By shattering preconceptions about the kinds of stories the medium should tell, The Sopranoslaunched our current age of prestige television, paving the way for such giants as Mad Men, The Wire, Breaking Bad, and Game of Thrones. As TV critics for Tony Soprano’s hometown paper, New Jersey’s The Star-Ledger, Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz were among the first to write about the series before it became a cultural phenomenon.  To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the show’s debut, Sepinwall and Seitz have reunited to produce The Sopranos Sessions, a collection of recaps, conversations, and critical essays covering every episode. Featuring a series of new long-form interviews with series creator David Chase, as well as selections from the authors’ archival writing on the series, The Sopranos Sessions explores the show’s artistry, themes, and legacy, examining its portrayal of Italian Americans, its graphic depictions of violence, and its deep connections to other cinematic and television classics.

     Every follower of Jesus in the Gospels had a not-so-great “before”: A brash fisherman. A pious religious leader. A demon-possessed woman. A thieving tax collector. Christ’s love saw beyond their brokenness and forgave. Jesus revolutionized the lives of those who followed Him. And He’s still doing it today. Each of the forty devotions in The Chosen contains a Scripture, a unique look into a Gospel story, suggestions for prayer, and questions that lead you further in your relationship with Christ. See Jesus through the eyes of those who knew him best, and explore the backstories of people like Mary Magdalene, Peter, Matthew, Nicodemus, and more. It’s hard to relate to the sinless Son of God, but we can all identify with the sinners. You too can be transformed: Jesus sees past your "before" to the person He is creating you to be.

    From the Scottish Highlands to the courts of Versailles to the shores of America, Jamie and Claire's epic adventure is captured in gorgeous detail.Now travel even deeper into the world of Outlander with this must-have insider guide from New York Times bestselling author and television critic Tara Bennett. Picking up where The Making of Outlander: Seasons One & Two left off, this lavishly illustrated collectors' item covers seasons three and four, bringing readers behind the scenes and straight onto the set of the show. You'll find exclusive interviews with cast members, including detailed conversations with Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan (on-screen couple and real-life friends), as well as the writers, producers, costume designers, set decorators, technicians, and more whose hard work and cinematic magic bring the world of Outlander to life on the screen.Every page features gorgeous full-color photographs of the cast, costumes, and set design, including both official cast photography and never-before-seen candids from on set. The Making of Outlander: Seasons Three & Four is the perfect gift for the Sassenach in your life--and the only way to survive a Droughtlander!

    Before he became the revered master of science fiction, Rod Serling was a just a writer who had to fight to make his voice heard. He vehemently challenged the networks and viewership alike to expand their minds and standards―rejecting notions of censorship, racism and war. But it wasn’t until he began to write about real world enemies in the guise of aliens and monsters that people lent their ears. In doing so, he pushed the television industry to the edge of glory, and himself to the edge of sanity. Rod operated in a dimension beyond that of contemporary society, making him both a revolutionary and an outsider.

    But no sitcom has ever come close to the series that started it all, spawning iconic looks like "the Rachel" and timeless catchphrases like "How you doin'?" while creating a cultural sensation that catapulted the cast members to instant mega-stardom.Throughout the show's ten- season run, viewers watched Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler, and Joey navigate their twenties and thirties with unwavering friendship, determination, and, of course, plenty of sarcasm. Friends Forever takes fans back to the set where it all began with exclusive photos of the sitcom that won four Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, eleven People's Choice Awards, and a Golden Globe for Jennifer Aniston for Best Lead Actress in a Television Series. This fully illustrated episode guide will treat readers to nostalgic flashbacks of the top one hundred episodes and sneak peeks of how popularly referenced lines from the show came to be. Friends Forever also boasts new interviews with show creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman on how the show got its start and set designer John Shaffner who reveals his inspirations behind the iconic looks behind Monica’s and Rachel’s apartment and Central Perk.It's no wonder why the Friends cast was chosen by TV Guide readers as the Best Comedy cast of all time, while countless other publications such as Vanity Fair　named the show one of the best sitcoms of all time.Fun, hilarious interactives include:Joey’s fake resume vs real oneCountdown to the funniest Thanksgiving foodsTrivia game Q&A from "The One with the Embryos" (Seriously, what is Chandler Bing’s job?)Follow Ross’s infidelity trail from "The One with the Morning After"Who’s that celebrity? A comprehensive guide to some of the most famous celebrity guest stars from all ten seasons

    In this collection, including two never-before-published essays, Nussbaum writes about her passion for television that began with stumbling upon "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"—a show that was so much more than it appeared—while she was a graduate student studying Victorian literature. What followed was a love affair with television, an education, and a fierce debate about whose work gets to be called “great” that led Nussbaum to a trailblazing career as a critic whose reviews said so much more about our culture than just what’s good on television. Through these pieces, she traces the evolution of female protagonists over the last decade, the complex role of sexual violence on TV, and what to do about art when the artist is revealed to be a monster. And she explores the links between the television antihero and the rise of Donald Trump.The book is more than a collection of essays. With each piece, Nussbaum recounts her fervent search, over fifteen years, for a new kind of criticism that resists the false hierarchy that elevates one form of culture over another. It traces her own struggle to punch through stifling notions of “prestige television,” searching for a wilder and freer and more varied idea of artistic ambition—one that acknowledges many types of beauty and complexity, and that opens to more varied voices. It’s a book that celebrates television as television, even as each year warps the definition of just what that might mean.

    For the first time in comic book history, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers will join forces with some of the most popular Power Rangers teams in the franchise from across time and space to face the ultimate threat...one that will mean the death of a Ranger!   Join New York Times best-selling writer Kyle Higgins (Nightwing) and artists Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink) and Diego Galindo (Red Sonja) for the Power Rangers epic that redefined the comic book series. Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #25-30, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Free Comic Book Day Special, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Shattered Grid #1.

     In celebration of the runaway hit Netflix series Stranger Things, Printed In Blood is proud to present the latest release in their ongoing series of artbooks. More than two hundred artists, drawn from the earthly dimensions of comics, illustration, fine art, videogames, and animation, have come together to bring us a unique vision of the world of Hawkins, Indiana. Come dig into this collection of more than two hundred brand-new images and see what new worlds you might discover lurking just beneath the surface.

    Dungeons & Dragons, this boxed set is co-authored by Jim Zub (co-writer of comic book series) with new art by Troy Little (illustrator of comic book series).- This complete campaign experience includes the following components: (1) 64-page rulebook annotated by Rick (2) 32-page original adventure for levels 1-3 (3) 4-panel folding Dungeon Master screen featuring new art (4) 5 ready-to-play character sheets (6) 11 dice- A great companion to the comic book series, and a perfect gift for the Rick and Morty/D&D fan in your life.

    Enjoy exclusive access and images directly from the set as George RR Martin’s world of Westeros was translated to the TV screen. One of 4 comprehensive and officially licensed Game of Thrones retrospective books from Insight Editions. • UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS - 416 pages of images, details, and anecdotes covering Game of Thrones seasons 1-8. • EXCLUSIVE IMAGES - Curated from an archive of 1.5 million photos. Enjoy over 850 hand-selected images direct from the set. • UNSEEN MOMENTS - View legendary characters such as Tyrion, Daenerys, Cersei, Jaime, Brienne, and Jon Snow uniquely captured through Helen Sloan’s lens. • HEAR FROM THE SHOW’S CREATORS - Features an exclusive foreword from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. • A PRESTIGE COFFEE TABLE BOOK - Deluxe 9.75 × 13 inch format. • A HIGHLY DESIRABLE GIFT FOR FANS - Released in time for the holiday season, this is the perfect gift for Game of Thrones fans.

    Meanwhile, back on the Orville, Kelly tries to mediate when Bortus insists on enrolling Topa into school even though he is only a few months old. Picks up where season one left off! Written by The Orville Executive Producer David A. Goodman!

    Filled with class pictures, AV Club candids, lists, and some of Mike Wheeler's secrets notes, this is sure to fascinate fans of all ages.

     Renegade Women in Film and TV blends stunning illustrations, fascinating biographical profiles, and exclusive interviews with icons like Barbra Streisand, Rita Moreno, and Sigourney Weaver to celebrate the accomplishments of 50 extraordinary women throughout the history of entertainment. Each profile highlights the groundbreaking accomplishments and essential work of pioneers from the big and small screens, offering little-known facts about household names (Lucille Ball, Oprah Winfrey, Nora Ephron) and crucial introductions to overlooked pioneers (Alla Nazimova, Anna May Wong, Frances Marion). From 19th century iconoclast Alice Guy Blach� to 21st century trailblazer Ava DuVernay, Renegade Women honors the women who succeeded against all odds, changing their industry in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

    As it became clear to CBS that there was a great appetite for further adventures, they debuted a Saturday morning cartoon that continued that epic five-year mission, with a number of episodes penned by science fiction notables. The Star Trek Animated Show was produced by Gene Roddenburry and featured the voices of virtually every named star, including William Shatner Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, and the rest of the crew in 22 animated episodes that are considered canon by Trekkies the world around. This book is the first to document the animated series, each episode lovingly and authoritatively described by authors who had astonishing access to behind-the-scenes tales, original scripts, and the talent who made it all happen.CONTENTS BEYOND THE FARTHEST STAR Page 14; Episode Opener - Episode Title, Juan Ortiz Art, Cast Names, Captain’s Log, Memory Bank Pages 15-16; Episode Notes Page 17; Episode Trivia, Canon, Literary Trek Pages 18-19; Episode images/Encyclopedia Pages 20-25 Yesteryear Pages 26-31 One of Our Planets is Missing Pages 32-37 The Lorelei Signal Pages 38-43 More Tribbles, More Troubles Pages 44-49 The Survivor Pages 50-51 Returning Cast Behind the Scenes Pages 52-57 The Infinite Vulcan Pages 58-63 The Magicks of Megas-Tu Pages 64-69 Once Upon a Planet Pages 70-75 Mudd’s Passion Pages 76-81 The Terratin Incident Pages 82-83 Music Behind the Scenes Pages 84-89 The Time Trap Pages 90-95 The Ambergris Element Pages 96-101 The Slaver Weapon Pages 102-107 The Eye of the Beholder Pages 108-113 The Jihad Pages 114-119 Animation Behind the Scenes Pages 120-125 The Pirates of Orion Pages 126-131 BEM Pages 132-137 The Practical Joker Pages 138-143 Albatross Pages 144-149 How Sharper Than a Serpent’s Tooth Pages 150-155 The Counter Clock Incident Pages 156-157 Series LegacyKept Fandom Alive; Include How Episodes Mentioned in Canon - During Hiatus Between TNG S1-2, Fafsa license was not renewed; Rights to TV Shows Backstock in Flux; canon 1989 = onscreen desilu and Paramount; Officially returned …; soft return in Unification TNG episode.; Con Photos - woman who dresses up as Empress > still relevant, meant enough that fans still love these characters and treat it as part of tos legacy Include TAS character panel for Star Trek/Transformers IDW comic Hallmark Ornaments, CD-Roms, Trading Cards (with actor signatures) Series should be considered canon as writers have included moments from TAS episodes in episodes of DS9 and Discovery - what is officially out there saying NOT CANNON - Dorothy had left TNG before it had unofficially become an issue, and has never been a part of any conversation stating the show was not canon.

    Which will you choose?In this choose-your-own-caper story set in the world of Carmen Sandiego, you are a junior zookeeper caring for a rare newborn Amur tiger cub. VILE, in its latest plot, is stealing exotic animals to sell to a billionaire collector, and your charge is cub-napped! Carmen arrives and you decide the best way to get your cub back is to help her defeat VILE and rescue all the animals they’ve captured. Or do you? Twenty different endings to this story keep readers coming back for more adventures with Carmen Sandiego!

    Dean has cracked the stand-up comedy code. This book offers his revolutionary explanation of joke structure with the Three Mechanisms of Laughter. Also his original joke writing system … The Joke Prospector, which teaches basic joke writing in minutes. It also clarifies performing techniques for doing scene work, handling hecklers, overcoming stage fright, and much more. Dean’s Rehearsal Process reveals how to remember naturally without memorizing the words. This is the most comprehensive step-by-step manual on the planet for learning the principles, techniques, and skills of being funny.

    Readers learn about Mr. Rogers's early life, his beginnings in educational programming with The Children's Corner and his 31 years in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

    Rick is a character who rejects God, religion, and meaning, but who embraces science and technology.This leads to a popular show that often presents a world view favorable to science and dismissive of spirituality. It is existentialism mashed up with absurdism with a healthy (or unhealthy) dose of dick jokes thrown in. Rick and Morty and Philosophy focuses on the philosophical underpinnings of the show.The authors explain and develop ideas that are mentioned or illustrated in various episodes, so that fans can get really solid evidence for what they know already: this show is awesome and deep. Rick has access to technology that allows him to jump between dimensions or realities. He brings his grandson, Morty, along with him on these adventures, often putting Morty in mortal danger. However, Rick's attitude is that there are an infinite number of Mortys in the multiverse, so if his Morty dies, he can always replace his Morty with another Morty from a different dimension. One question that arises is, are these Mortys really identical to each other? And if one of them dies, can he really be replaced without loss?Another character in the show is Jerry, the husband of Rick's daughter. Jerry is a complete and total loser with no self-respect, desperate to get any kind of respect from others. Why is it so important that he has self-respect? How does his lack of self-respect affect those around him? In one adventure, Jerry finds himself in a position where he can save one of the greatest civil rights leaders in the universe whose heart is failing. Jerry can save his life by donating his penis, which is the perfect organ to match the alien's failing heart. Does Jerry have a moral obligation to do so? Recently, ethicists such as Peter Singer and Julian Savulescu have argued that people have a moral obligation to donate a kidney to people who need one. Why wouldn't the same apply to Jerry's penis? Is such a donation above and beyond a moral obligation, and consequently optional, or is it a basic moral obligation and therefore required, as noted ethicists like Singer and Savulescu suggest?This volume also includes chapters that examine the experience of watching Rick and Morty. One writer argues that many of the Rick and Morty episodes induce within viewers a state of "Socratic aporia," or confusion. Viewers are forced to reflect on their own moral beliefs about the world when characters do something that seems good but results in horrendous consequences.