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Heroes: The Complete First Season (HD DVD) (2006)
Starring: Hayden Panettiere, Jack Coleman Director: Greg Beeman Rating: Not Rated
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Arguably the most talked-about television show of the 2006-2007 season, the Emmy-nominated fantasy Heroes gives viewers blends comic book-style adventure with plotting and characters as rich and layered as any graphic novel or drama series. Creator Tim Kring's premise is deceptively simple – ordinary individuals in locations around the globe discover that they have, for lack of a better term, super powers, and wrestle with this reality while facing challenges both global (the destruction of New York City, for one) and personal (indestructible cheerleader Hayden Panetierre has family issues – serious ones, as the true identity of her adoptive father reveals; Milo Ventimiglia's Peter Petrelli, who absorbs other powers, must overcome his own insecurities). Add to this mix a terrific villain – Zachary Quinto's Sylar, who hunts and kills people with extraordinary powers like our heroes – and viewers have a riveting series that exhibits an almost-perfect balance of cliffhanger thrills (the action and special effects are truly impressive for a network program) and genuine drama that sets the show apart from most speculative fiction (save, perhaps, the revived Battlestar Galactica, which it compares too favorably). The seven-disc set of Heroes: Season One offers a wealth of extras for fans, who may be familiar with some of them through the NBC.com website, especially the cast commentaries, which are featured on half of the episodes. Kring is featured on the 73-minute uncut pilot episode, which for some viewers, may be even better than the network version; the main difference is the degree of character development, including an entire storyline for D.L. Hawkins that isn't featured in the broadcast version. Also on deck are some 50 deleted scenes from the episodes, several by-the-books making-of featurettes, including coverage of the special effects and stunt work, and a profile of artist Tim Sale, whose illustrations are used for Isaac Mendez's prophetic artwork. Prospective buyers should note that while all of these supplemental features are included on the HD-DVD version of this set, the special Web-connectivity elements are not available here.
Episodes:
01.01 "Genesis"
Various people around the world discover evidence of real superpowers. Claire Bennet can instantly heal physical injuries to her own body. Isaac Mendez can precognitively paint future events. Hiro Nakamura is able to manipulate time, travel through it, and teleport. Mohinder Suresh tries to continue his recently deceased father's work by finding these people.
01.02 "Don't Look Back"
Hiro travels from October 2 in Japan to November 8 in New York City. Nathan Petrelli tries to dismiss his recent self-propelled flight, and lies to his brother, Peter about it. Matt Parkman can hear the thoughts of everyone around him.
01.03 "One Giant Leap"
Hiro wants the help of his friend, Ando. Claire suffers from an injury she can't immediately heal. Mohinder discovers his father's connections to Sylar. Matt collapses in a bar after seeing the Haitian.
01.04 "Collision"
Matt is kidnapped by Mr. Bennet and the Haitian. Hiro and Ando gamble in Vegas and later get trapped by four men they gambled with. Niki Sanders meets Nathan in the same casino. Peter Petrelli meets Hiro from the future.
01.05 "Hiros"
Mohinder gives up searching for superhumans. Matt uses his abilities to impress his wife. D.L. Hawkins appears and is wanted by police.
01.06 "Better Halves"
Hiro questions his own heroism. D.L. arrives at the home of his wife, Niki.
01.07 "Nothing to Hide"
Matt and Audrey Hanson investigate a murder. Peter asks for Nathan's help in finding a painting. Micah Sanders is revealed to have powers.
01.08 "Seven Minutes to Midnight"
Hiro meets Charlie Andrews at a diner. A mysterious boy visits Mohinder in his dreams, which makes him reconsider giving up his father's search.
01.09 "Homecoming"
Claire's high school homecoming turns deadly as Peter tries to save the cheerleader. Hiro attempts to right a wrong. Jackie Wilcox is mistaken for Claire by Sylar who realizes, too late, that Claire is the one he wants. Sylar and Peter fight and fall off of the roof. Peter heals and realizes that Sylar is gone. Sylar then gets captured by Eden McCain. Claire reveals her secret to her father.
01.10 "Six Months Ago"
Hiro seeks to change Charlie's death by going back in time. Six months before the series began, tragedy strikes the Petrelli family, Claire makes a surprising discovery, and Chandra Suresh arrives in New York City with the list.
01.11 "Fallout"
Isaac seeks to paint the future without using drugs. Matt and Audrey investigate the Homecoming disaster. Niki makes a move to protect her family. Peter fears he is responsible for the coming disaster.
01.12 "Godsend"
While in a coma, Peter has another vision which is too disturbing for him to face alone. Hiro begins his quest for Kensei's sword. Claire begins to rebuild her life.
01.13 "The Fix"
Peter continues to follow the invisible man while his brother, Nathan, seeks help from Mohinder. Matt's wife comes to terms with Matt's thought-hearing power. Hiro and Ando are kidnapped by men working for Hiro's father. Claire searches for her biological parents. Micah uses his powers to take large amounts of money from an ATM.
01.14 "Distractions"
Claude serves as a mentor for Peter and forces him to reevaluate his relationships with his loved ones. Claire reunites with her birth mother, Meredith. Hiro tries to explain his mission to his father and sister, who have other plans for him. Sylar escapes and pays a visit to Mrs. Bennet. Niki gets out of prison, but she finds herself imprisoned by Jessica.
01.15 "Run!"
Claire seeks help from her biological parents as her home life falls apart, but things do not go as she wishes. A woman comes between Hiro and Ando, forcing the two friends apart. Mohinder is unaware that he is meeting his father's killer, Sylar. Matt and Jessica play a deadly game of cat and mouse.
01.16 "Unexpected"
Sylar travels with Mohinder and obtains a new power. After reuniting with Ando, Hiro makes a difficult choice. Mr. Bennet and The Haitian unsuccessfully try to capture Claude and Peter, and Claude decides he must abandon Peter. Ted Sprague, Matt, and a new hero seek answers about the marks on their necks. When Mrs. Bennet is taken to the hospital, Claire reveals to Mr. Bennet that she does not trust him. Peter unlocks his powers and faces off against Isaac, which results in tragedy.
01.17 "Company Man"
Matt and Ted take the Bennet family hostage in search of answers. More is revealed about Mr. Bennet, the agency for which he works, and how he adopted Claire. Ted loses control of his powers and burns the Bennets' house. The Haitian escapes with Claire. A new person with powers is revealed.
01.18 "Parasite"
With the election looming, Nathan has a disturbing meeting with Linderman and faces a difficult decision. Niki tries to stop Jessica. Hiro finds the sword with help from Nathan and Ando, but then discovers a dark future. Claire finds answers while her surrogate father gets into trouble with Primatech. Sylar faces off against Mohinder and Peter.
01.19 ".07%"
Linderman reveals his vision of the future to Nathan. Mr. Bennet is held captive by Candice and Thompson, while Sylar captures Isaac. Claire meets Peter again and sees her father for the first time. Hiro meets someone unexpected.
01.20 "Five Years Gone"
Hiro and Ando find themselves five years after the destruction of New York City. People with extraordinary abilities are labeled as terrorists and are being registered, hunted, and killed. Hiro and Ando meet up with darker versions of the other heroes in preparation for a showdown with the President. This includes a darker side of Matt, a Jessica/Niki with a clear winner in their battle, a brown-haired Claire, future version Hiro, and a changed Sylar.
01.21 "The Hard Part"
Hiro and Ando are more determined than ever to stop the explosion. Nathan takes surprising steps to win the election. Jessica and D.L. learn how their family fits into Linderman's plans. Sylar visits his mother. Thompson brings someone new into the Company. Side story about Sylar.
01.22 "Landslide"
Nathan is poised to become a member of Congress, but must consider those he loves and the advice of his mother and Linderman. Hiro learns of his lineage from his father, and prepares to face Sylar to the death. Peter and Ted attempt to leave New York before the explosion. Matt and Mr. Bennet learn the truth behind the Company's tracking system.
01.23 "How to Stop an Exploding Man"
Isaac's horrible predictions begin to unfold, and the ordinary people with extraordinary abilities face moments of pain and peril in Kirby Plaza with unflinching heroism as the first volume of Heroes comes to a close - and the next one begins. |
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Starring:
Hayden Panettiere | Jack Coleman | Sendhil Ramamurthy | Masi Oka | James Kyson Lee | Milo Ventimiglia | Greg Grunberg | Ali Larter | ...more
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Directed By:
Greg Beeman | Allan Arkush | Paul A. Edwards | Adam Kane | John Badham | Paul Shapiro | Jeannot Szwarc
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Genre:
Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Television/TV Series
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DVD Release Date:
August 28, 2007
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Format: Region 1
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Rating:
Not Rated
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Year:
2006
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Regional Coding:
This Title originates from North America
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Number of Discs:
7
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Subtitles:
English, French, Spanish
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Screen Ratio:
Anamorphic (16:9), Widescreen Edition - 1.78:1 (1080p)
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English (Dolby Digital Plus 5.1) | |
Running Time:
1009 minutes
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Studio:
Universal
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UPC/Barcode Number:
025195007863
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Closed-Captioned: Yes
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Color: Yes
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- HD DVD exclusive U-Control content includes:
- - Picture-in-Picture Video Commentary on 12 episodes show creator Tim Kring and executive producer Dennis Hammer
- - Interactive Character Profiles
- - Discover the hidden Helix symbol revealed throughout the series
- - Heroes Ability Test
- - The HD DVD is also web enabled allowing you to download new content, trailers and updates
- Deleted Scenes
- Minder Reader (Interactive Activity)
- Making Of
- Special Effects
- The Stunts
- Profile of Artist Tim Sale
- The Score
- Unaired Pilot: The Tim Kring Cut with Audio Commentary
- U-Control - Artwork Presentation, Character Connections, Helix Revealed, PIP Cast Video Commentaries
- Genetic Abilities Test
- Connectivity Features: Download Center including User Registration
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