It's About Time: 'Spaced' Coming to Region 1 DVD
You're heard me rave about the wonders of the British series Spaced; now hear other equally-unrelated but more notable people say the same! Previously available only in Region 2 format, the Simon Pegg/Jessica Stevenson/Edgar Wright sitcom is at last coming to U.S. shores July 22, now with extraneous commentary by Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, Bill Hader, Patton Oswalt, and Diablo Cody. I don't earnestly promote that many things, so take it to heart when I say if you haven't already procured the series by other means, take this opportunity.
Thanks to Caitlin for the tip, and for sharing her thoughts: "f***ing finally!!!!!!!!!!!!" Yeah, no kidding.
Spaced - The Complete Series Press Release and Box Art [TV Shows on DVD]
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