Sesame Street Selects Sony for Licensing in Japan!

Sesame Street has selected Sony to handle their licensing in Japan. 

Below is the official press release:

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, named Sony Creative Products Inc. (SCP) as the licensing agent for the property in Japan.

The show has reached over 150 countries, generating $1.4 billion in international retail sales of licensed products.

Following its U.S. debut in 1969, Sesame Street first aired in Japan in 1971. 2021 marks the 50th anniversary since of its Japanese premiere.

For the milestone year, SCP is planning brand activations and retail events aimed at a wide demographic of fans, from preschoolers to their caregivers to GenZ and adults.

We look forward to seeing what Sesame Street and Sony's partnership creates. 

New Farscape 20th Anniversary Blu-ray!

To celebrate Farscape's 20th Anniversary Blu-ray The Jim Henson Company and Sony are releasing a new Blu-ray set featuring complete series as well as the 2-part miniseries finale, The Peacekeeper Wars.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this acclaimed, influential and beloved sci-fi series from the Jim Henson Company – returning to Blu-ray in the definitive version for fans

CELEBRATING ITS 20th ANNIVERSARY THE COMPLETE SERIES ON BLU-RAY™ NOVEMBER 19TH INCLUDES ALL 88 EPISODES, OVER 15 HOURS OF ARCHIVAL SPECIAL FEATURES, PLUS THE FINALE MINISERIES, FARSCAPE: THE PEACEKEEPER WARS!


ABOUT THE SERIES:

Astronaut John Crichton assumes he’ll be home in time for dinner. But a freak accident during an experimental space mission catapults him across a thousand galaxies to an alien battlefield. Suddenly, he’s trapped among alien creatures wielding deadly technology - a battle that 20th century sci-fi pop culture never prepared him for. Hunted by a merciless military race, Crichton begins his unforgettable quest for home. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking, epic sci-fi adventure that has become a fan favorite around the world.


BONUS MATERIALS:

• Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars 2-part Finale Miniseries
• Audio Commentaries
• Archival Documentaries, Featurettes and Inside Looks
• Behind-the-Scenes Interviews
• Deleted & Director’s Cut Scenes
• Alternate Version of the Season 2 Premiere
• TV Promos
• AND MORE!

SPECS:

1080p 1.33:1 / 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio

5.1 DTS-HD MA English Audio


While it looks everything is the same from the 15th anniversary release, this is the first time The Peacekeeper Wars is available on Blu-ray in the US. 
Farscape's 20th Anniversary Blu-ray is available now at Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon.

Coming Soon: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas 40th Anniversary DVD!

It seems that every few years the classic special Emmett Otter's Jug-Band Christmas gets released on home video.

This is year, Sony will handle the "40th Anniversary" edition release. Not only has the special been completely remastered, but all of Kermit's scenes are intact as well!

The listing states the aspect ratio at 1.78:1, which is in between it's original ratio of 4:3 and the typical 1:85 widescreen. 

Bonus features include:

• “Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow” Featurette
• Deleted/Alternate Scenes
• Outtakes
• Lost Song: “Born in a Trunk”

Most of the bonus features have been carried over from the 2005 "Collector's Edition" release, but with Kermit confirmed, if you've been holding out for a official release with his scene, this is the version to get!

Emmett Otter's Jug-Band Christmas 40th Anniversary DVD (with Kermit) will be released September 9th, and you can pre-order it now through Amazon.

Thanks to John Papovitch for the heads up!