Two Uplifting Collections Debut On DVD November 10 From
CBS Home Entertainment And Paramount Home Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (October 6, 2009) - Millions of fans will have a new source of inspiration when select episodes of the critically acclaimed and landmark series TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL make their DVD debut in two specially themed collections.  TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: INSPIRATION COLLECTION - HOPE and HOLIDAY each feature four thematic episodes specially selected by series executive producer Martha Willamson. Both debut on DVD November 10 from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. 

Starring Roma Downey and Della Reese in their Emmyâ-nominated* roles and John Dye, TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL chronicled the missions of a group of angels sent by God.  An audience favorite, the series ran for nine years on CBS and was nominated for numerous awards including 11 Emmyâ awards and two Golden Globes.  Now Martha Williamson hosts two special DVD releases filled with the messages of faith and optimism. Each episode includes all-new personal introductions by Williamson, who provides her unique perspective and insight.  Other extras include segments from the broadcast special More True Stories From Touched By An Angel and free music downloads, both of which can be accessed via eBridge Technology.  This technology allows consumers to unlock segments by placing their DVD into their PCs.

TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: INSPIRATION COLLECTION - HOPE includes the DVD debut of three episodes - including the series milestone 100^th episode, "Psalm 151," in which the angels celebrate Monica's 100^th assignment with a cake in the park -- and features stellar guest stars such as Wynonna Judd, Rosa Parks and Mandy Patinkin. 

TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: THE INSPIRATION COLLECTION - HOLIDAY includes the DVD debut of the beloved "An Angel On The Roof" episode, following the angels as they try to perform a Christmas miracle by bringing the residents of a small Texas town together. The collection also includes two episodes featuring the most requested and frequent guest star, country music legend Randy Travis in his recurring role as Wayne.

Each one-disc collection is presented in full screen and English Stereo sound.  The DVDs are not rated in the U.S and rated PG in Canada with a total running time of approximately 186 minutes for HOLIDAY and 185 minutes for HOPE.  Each is available for the suggested retail price of $14.99 US and $16.99 CAN. The disc breakdown is as follows:

TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: INSPIRATION COLLECTION - HOLIDAY

Disc One:

• Fear Not

• The Feather

• An Angel On The Roof

• It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Special Features:

• Episode introductions by executive producer Martha Williamson

• Segments from the broadcast special More True Stories From Touched By An Angel and more accessible on your PC via eBridge Technology

TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: INSPIRATION COLLECTION - HOPE

Disc One:                    

• Psalm 151

• Netherlands

• Black Like Monica

• My Dinner With Andrew

Special Features:

• Episode introductions by executive producer Martha Williamson

• Segments from the broadcast special More True Stories From Touched By An Angel and more accessible on your PC via eBridge Technology

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.  

Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.  PHE is responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Studios, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS, PBS and Hasbro and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.

Paramount Home Entertainment has a new art website called ARC: https://arc.paramount.com/

TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: INSPIRATION COLLECTION - HOLIDAY

Street Date:  November 10, 2009

Pricing: $14.99 US/ $16.99 CAN

Catalog #: 895194 

Runtime: 186

U.S. Rating: Not Rated

Canadian Rating: PG

TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: INSPIRATION COLLECTION - HOPE

Street Date: November 10, 2009

Pricing: $14.99 US/ $16.99 CAN

Catalog #: 895204

Runtime: 185

U.S. Rating: Not Rated

Canadian Rating: PG

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