Showtime's Delightfully Twisted Hit Series Slashes Its Way Onto DVD and Blu-ray August 18 From
Showtime Networks, CBS Home Entertainment And Paramount Home Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (June 15, 2009) - Enjoy Showtime's most-watched original series in its horrifyingly intoxicating junior season, when DEXTER: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON slays the competition on DVD and Blu-ray August 18 from Showtime Networks, CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment.  Both sets include all 12 captivating third season episodes plus access to a host of cunningly clever bonus features.

Led by the riveting performance of Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Michael C. Hall (Six Feet Under) as Dexter Morgan, a vicious serial killer on the right side of the law, this provocative crime drama deftly combines high thrills and razor-sharp wit.  DEXTER: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON features an impressive ensemble cast that includes Julie Benz (Angel), Jennifer Carpenter (The Exorcism of Emily Rose), Lauren Vélez (Numb3rs), David Zayas (Law & Order) and James Remar (Sex and the City). 

 The third season of DEXTER is highlighted by a special guest appearance by Jimmy Smits (The West Wing) as Assistant District Attorney Miguel Prado, whose own keen instincts may endanger Dexter's vigilante work. With access to special features including cast interviews plus two episodes each of Showtime's acclaimed hit series United States of Tara and The Tudors, DEXTER: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $47.99 US and $52.99 CAN and on Blu-ray for the suggested retail price of $57.99 US and $65.99 CAN.

DEXTER: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON DVD is a four-disc set presented in Widescreen with English 5.1 Dolby Surround, English 2.0 Surround and Spanish Mono sound.  The DVD is not rated in the U.S. and rated 14A (Gory Scenes/ Brutal Violence/ Disturbing Content) in Canada.  The total running time is approximately 10 hours.  The DVD disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc One:                  

• Our Father
• Finding Freebo
• The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Disc Two:                

• All In The Family
• Turning Biminese
• Si Se Puede
• Easy As Pie

Disc Three:                             

• The Damage A Man Can Do
• About Last Night
• Go Your Own Way
• I Had A Dream

Disc Four:

• Do You Take Dexter Morgan?
• Special Features
  • First two Season One episodes of Showtime series United States Of Tara    
  • Interviews with Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Lauren Velez, David Zayas (Via E-Bridge Technology)
  • Dexter By Design Book Excerpts (Via E-Bridge Technology)
  • Two Season Three episodes of Showtime series The Tudors (Via E-Bridge Technology)

DEXTER: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON Blu-ray is a three-disc set presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD and Spanish 5.1 Dolby TrueHD sound.  The Blu-ray is not rated in the U.S. and rated 14A (Gory Scenes/ Brutal Violence/ Disturbing Content) in Canada.  The total running time is TBD.  The Blu-ray disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc One:                                                      

• Our Father
• Finding Freebo
• The Lion Sleeps Tonight
• All In The Family

Disc Two:                

• Turning Biminese
• Si Se Puede
• Easy As Pie
• The Damage A Man Can Do

Disc Three:                             

• About Last Night
• Go Your Own Way
• I Had A Dream
• Do You Take Dexter Morgan?            
• BD Live Special Features
  • Interviews with Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Lauren Velez, David Zayas
  • Dexter By Design Book Excerpts
  • First two Season One episodes of Showtime series United States Of Tara
  • Two Season Three episodes of Showtime series The Tudors

CBS Home Entertainment manages the worldwide DVD and Blu-ray businesses for the CBS Corporation across all lines of content including current hits and classic series from the vast CBS library, as well as new releases from Showtime Video.  

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DEXTER: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON DVD

Street Date: August 18, 2009

Pricing: $47.99 US/ $52.99 CAN

Catalog #: 893804

Runtime: Approx. 10 hours

U.S. Rating: Not Rated

Canadian Rating: 14A (Gory Scenes/ Brutal Violence/ Disturbing Content)

DEXTER: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON BLU-RAY

Street Date: August 18, 2009

Pricing: $57.99 US/ $65.99 CAN

Catalog #: 071704

Runtime: Approx. 10 hours

U.S. Rating: Not Rated

Canadian Rating: 14A (Gory Scenes/ Brutal Violence/ Disturbing Content)

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