Television series released on DVD this week include:

Television series released on DVD this week include:

v “Star Trek: The Original Series” (Blu-ray): Sept. 8 will mark 50 years since the premiere of NBC’s groundbreaking franchise prototype with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. All three seasons are here in remastered high definition with upgraded special effects. One thick flip-page Epik Pak holds 20 Blu-ray discs. List price $100 Blu-ray for 79 episodes, new from CBS.

v “The X Files: Event Series”: Last winter’s Mulder-Scully revival of six episodes; $30 Blu-ray/$20 DVD, Fox.

v “The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses”: Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugh Bonneville in second half of BBC Shakespeare cycle; $50 Blu-ray/$45 DVD, Universal.

v “Workaholics” (season six): Adam, Ders and Blake are back in 10 episodes.

v “How to Get Away With Murder: (season two): Viola Davis stars in the ABC drama.

“Big Brother” (8 p.m., CBS): Can you believe the human demolition derby known as “Big Brother” is starting its 18th season?

“American Gothic” (10 p.m., CBS): “American Gothic” is a creepy murder mystery pegged to a prominent Boston family reeling in the wake of the chilling discovery that someone among them is linked to an infamous string of murders. So now what? Virginia Madsen heads the cast.

TV listings, C5

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Family fun day at golf center

HUBBARD

Parto’s Golf Center, 2231 Coitsville Hubbard Road (state Route 616), will have Family Fun Fridays the last Friday of each month, beginning this week. The special, which runs all day, offers one small basket of range balls, one round of mini golf, one round of par-3 golf and a movie at dusk, for $5 per person (additional rounds of golf for $2). There must be at least one adult in a group. Clubs not provided but can be rented. Call 330-743-6718

Christian TV show is seeking actors

YOUNGSTOWN

Extras are needed for a filming session of “2REAL4U,” a Christian mini-series being created by Earlina Gilflord-Weaver, an evangelist from Youngstown. Shooting will take place Saturday at two locations. Interested people should contact Weaver at 1-800-352-6449, ext.: 777, or Alene Wilson Harris at 330-941-9328. Experience is not necessary. The series also is seeking actors for lead roles, including an attractive black male, age 30-45, and supporting actors. Send a biography and head shot to 2real4udrama@gmail.com. The television project is geared toward Christian TV networks.

Dog-rescue group benefit dinner

AUSTINTOWN

Legacy Dog Rescue will have a pasta dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Paladin Brewery, 6520 Mahoning Ave. Tickets are $10 at the door. The Mark Soini Trio will play from 7 to 9 p.m., and there will also be a silent auction.

Well-behaved puppies on a leash are welcome. Call Paula at 330-720-0470 for information. Proceeds benefit the homeless dogs of Trumbull and Mahoning counties.