Television series released on DVD this week include:
Television series released on DVD this week include:
v “The Leftovers”: HBO just resumed this Sunday saga, from “Lost” showrunner Damon Lindelof and author Tom Perrotta, of those left behind when 2 percent of the planet’s population vanishes. Extras include making-of, producers chat, commentary, more; $40 DVD/$45 Blu-ray+digital, from Warner.
v “Jane the Virgin”: Catch up to this fun fable of Golden Globe-winner Gina Rodriguez’s title character, her baby-to-be, family and friends (but no lover), with lively bonus featurettes, episode guide; $50, Warner.
v “iZombie”: “Veronica Mars” mastermind Rob Thomas is behind this clever tale of Rose McIver’s zombie morgue tech who gets crime-solving visions from corpse brains (back on CW Tuesday nights at 9), with bonus Comic-Con panel; $40, Warner.
v “Fresh Off the Boat”: Asian immigrant parents and kids face culture clash in ’90s Florida suburbia (ABC sitcom is back Tuesday nights at 8:30); $30, Fox.
v “Tut”: Spike’s epic miniseries with Ben Kingsley, plus making-of, costumes, history backgrounder; $30 DVD/$40 Blu+digital, Paramount.
“Arrow” (8 p.m., The CW): As Season 4 of “Arrow” begins, Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) is away on a romantic escape. Luckily, John Diggle (David Ramsey) is around to battle assassins led by Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough).
“Expedition Unknown” (9 p.m., Travel): The legend of King Arthur is explored in the Season 2 premiere.
“American Horror Story: HOTEL” (10 P.M., FX): Seems you can check into the Los Angeles hot spot at the center of “American Horror Story: Hotel,” but you can never leave. Maybe that’s because it’s owned by a demented countess played by Lady Gaga.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Rat Pack Is Back coming to Packard
WARREN
The Rat Pack Is Back, a show that recreates one of the famous “Summit at the Sands” performances with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop, will come to Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, on Jan. 8, with a 12-piece orchestra.
Tickets range from $28 to $67 (plus applicable fees) and go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 and at the Packard box office.
Lecture on library at the Bond House
CANFIELD
Tim Seman, genealogy and local history librarian at the Main Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, will give a free lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday on “History of the Youngstown Library System” at the Canfield Historical Society Bond House, 44 W. Main St. Call 330-533-3458 for information.
Free jazz concert
Youngstown
The Dana School of Music will present a free concert by the Jazz Ensembles, directed by Kent Engelhardt and David Morgan, at 7 p.m. Monday in Kilcawley Center’s Chestnut Room at Youngstown State University.
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