Tuesday, June 5, 2018

The Complete Third Season of 'Blindspot' Comes to DVD and Blu-Ray

Jaimie Alexander stars in NBC's "Blindspot," as the mysterious Jane Doe (Photo by NBC).

LOS ANGELES – A new set of tattoos emerges, a bounty is put on Jane and the rest of Weller’s FBI team is kidnapped. Season three of “Blindspot,” the compelling NBC crime drama, starts off with a bang as more intriguing secrets are revealed. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings all the mystery and excitement to consumers with the release of “Blindspot: The Complete Third Season,” available on DVD August 21, 2018.

 From creator Martin Gero (“Bored to Death,” “The L.A. Complex”) and Berlanti Productions (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” “Supergirl”), “Blindspot: The Complete Third Season” features 22 intriguing episodes plus extras, including a new featurette, deleted scenes, and a gag reel. “Blindspot: The Complete Third Season” will retail for $39.99 SRP. Order due date is July 17, 2018. The third season of “Blindspot” is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers.

In addition, “Blindspot: The Complete Third Season” is available on Blu-ray courtesy of Warner Archive Collection. The Blu-ray release includes all bonus features on the DVD, and is also arriving August 21, 2018. Warner Archive Blu-ray releases are found at wb.com/warnerarchive and your favorite online retailer.

The non-stop adrenaline rush continues in the third electrifying season of “Blindspot.” Following the shocking second season finale, which revealed a new set of bioluminescent tattoos that mysteriously appeared on Jane Doe’s body, season three jumps forward two years as FBI Agent Kurt Weller (Sullivan Stapleton, “300: Rise of an Empire,” “Strike Back”) finally tracks down Jane (Jaimie Alexander, “Thor” films, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), who has been on the run. After the two discover her new hidden tattoos, Jane is forced to return to the FBI, where Weller, Jane and the rest of the team set out to solve these new puzzles and stop the dangerous conspiracies they reveal. The tattoos however, reveal the team’s darkest secrets.

Originally premiering on NBC in 2015, “Blindspot” tells the story of a mysterious woman (Alexander) who is found in Times Square with her body completely covered in intricate, coded tattoos. With no memories of her past, she is clueless about her own identity. Dubbed Jane Doe, she is investigated by the FBI when they learn one of her mysterious tattoos bears the name of agent Kurt Weller. As the FBI investigates the complex treasure map of her body, an ever-widening web of conspiracy and corruption is revealed.

“‘Blindspot’ is an edge-of-your seat, roller coaster ride of a series that gets more entertaining with each new season. Season three grabs audiences from the very beginning and keeps viewers totally hooked until the last episode,” said Rosemary Markson, WBHE Senior Vice President, TV Marketing. She added, “We are pleased to release another entertaining season of this captivating series for viewers to enjoy again and again.”

Recently renewed for its fourth season on NBC, “Blindspot” is produced by Berlanti Productions and Quinn’s House in association with Warner Bros. Television. “Blindspot” was created by Martin Gero (“Bored to Death,” “The L.A. Complex”) who executive produces along with Greg Berlanti (“The Flash,” “Arrow,” “Supergirl”) and Sarah Schechter (“Riverdale,” “The Flash,” “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow”).

The series also stars Rob Brown (“Treme”), Audrey Esparza (“Public Morals”), Ashley Johnson (“The Killing”) and Luke Mitchell (“The Tomorrow People”).

“Blindspot” premiered on NBC September 21, 2015 and quickly built a devoted viewer following.  During season three, “Blindspot” ranked as the #3 series on broadcast with Women 18-49 (out of 15 series).*

*Source: Nielsen National TV View, 2017-18 broadcast season to date = 09/18/2017-02/25/2018, Live+7 Day ratings, excluding movies, sports, repeats, specials, less than 3 telecasts.

Monday, June 4, 2018

Magnus Gunnarsson Set to Drop Debut Album


LOS ANGELES, Calif. –  Acclaimed music artist Magnus Gunnarsson taps his musical roots in his new album “No Place Like Home,” set for release in June.

“I’ve written many songs for the past few years and I’m very excited to be releasing them now,” he said. “I’ve already published three songs from the album and so far, and I’ve only gotten positive feedback so I think music fans will appreciate this new collection of songs.”

With such artists as Bjork, Sigurros, Of Monsters and Men and Kaleo, among others, Gunnarsson is the newest artist from Iceland who is making an impact on the music scene.  His “No Place Like Home,” is a collection of songs from the Iceland-born performer whose music has touched a chord with music fans since his arrival in 2015. The album is an eclectic blend of music that has been at the heart of his music such as alternative rock, country, pop, rhythm and blues and classic rock.

“I think the influences of the album come from all the music I’ve been around since a child. It all comes together in my album and shapes the music I’m making today. I didn’t write any song trying to write like another artist or a band,” he said. “My dad introduced me to the Beatles, Eagles, Pink Floyd, and all those great bands so that’s what I grew up listening to and I believe my music style comes from those eras but transformed into a more modern sound.”

The album includes the new single “If Today Makes Tomorrow All Right,” which was written by Gunnarsson’s father originally with the bridge written by the artist himself. The song was released on his father’s birthday on May 4.

“I love the idea that the melody is 40 years old and I stumbled on it by an accident when I asked my dad to play on my guitar last summer,” he recalled. “He played the melody and I thought it was beautiful, so I decided to make a song out of it.”

The new album is the culmination of lifelong journey for Gunnarsson whose passion for music began early on. Born in Reykjavik, Iceland, Gunnarson grew up listening to the Beatles, Pink Floyd and others before taking up the guitar and exploring his own musical leanings. Even as he explored his music, the young musician became a standout tennis player, ultimately joining Iceland’s National Tennis Team and traveling the world for a number of competitions.

With a grandfather who served as an Olympic sprinter, Gunnarson’s interest in sports led him to earn a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sport Science at the University of Reykjavik. But music was his true passion as he decided to embark on a music career that would take him to the U.S. and the establishment of his band Dirty Drive and the launch of his own solo career with a string of hit singles in his native country.

“I wanted to work with the best musicians so I moved to Los Angeles so the decision wasn’t difficult, but the process wasn’t easy. There’s a lot to think about before moving to another country and studying abroad,” he said. “My family gave me great support, they knew that I wanted to pursue music and that I had talent for it.”