With three classic adaptations, THE BEST OF AGATHA CHRISTIE, Volume 1 makes its DVD debut on November 14, 2017 from Acorn, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand. This compilation includes some of Agatha Christie’s most famous works with some unexpected famous faces, including Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), Emily Blunt (The Girl on the Train), Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones), Rachael Stirling (Detectorists), and Aidan Turner (Poldark). The DVD 2-Disc set features three programs ($39.99, Amazon.com). Also, on Nov. 14, Acorn releases Volume 2 with three more acclaimed Agatha Christie adaptations. The collections’ release coincide with the Nov. 10 release of the new, star-studded adaptation of The Murder on the Orient Express directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh. In 2012, RLJ Entertainment, Inc. became the first U.S. company to own a majority share in Agatha Christie Limited, which manages her timeless and impressive literary estate and iconic characters.
World-renowned as the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie is the bestselling novelist of all time, perennially winning new fans since the 1920s. In these television adaptations of her finest mysteries, star-studded casts and lavish period detail bring Christie’s work to life.
Programs:
- And Then There Were None: On the brink of WWII, 10 strangers are invited to an isolated island – and by the end of the night, the first of them is dead. “Astoundingly and almost absurdly entertaining” -Variety and “A note-perfect adaption of the Christie classic” –A.V. Club. Starring Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Aidan Turner (Poldark), Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), and Miranda Richardson (Parade’s End). (2015)
- Five Little Pigs: Fourteen years after Caroline Crale was executed for murdering her husband, Lucy Cracle asks Poirot (David Suchet) to prove her mother’s innocence. Starring Rachael Stirling (Detectorists), Toby Stephens (Black Sails), and Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones). (2003)
- Death on the Nile: Poirot (David Suchet) intervenes when a jilted woman harasses a newlywed couple, but their honeymoon river cruise turns deadly nonetheless. Starring Emily Blunt (The Girl on the Train), JJ Field (TURN: Washington’s Spies), andJudy Parfitt (Call the Midwife). (2004)
Street Date: November 14, 2017 SRP: $39.99
DVD 2-Disc Set: 3 feature-length mysteries – Approx. 382 min. – SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961262793
My Thoughts
Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors. I enjoy how the mysteries unravel without the help of today's modern forensics. When it comes to small screen adaptions of these classic novels, Acorn Media always does a stellar job. This holiday season, they have released a few DVD sets perfect for any hardcore fan. THE BEST OF AGATHA CHRISTIE, Volume 1 includes three exciting fan favorites.
And Then There Was None - Set right before WWII, this film takes place on a deserted island. Ten strangers are invited. Before the night is over, one is dead and the rest are suspects.
Five Little Pigs - Caroline was executed for killing her husband, but her daughter Lucy doesn't believe she did it. Years later, Lucy turns to Poirot to solve the cold case and clear her mother's name.
Death on The Nile - Poirot is trying to enjoy a cruise, but he intervenes when an angry ex tries to make trouble for a pair of newlyweds. Even with his help, someone still turns up dead.
If you know someone who loves Agatha Christie this DVD set would make a great gift. You can find it online at Acorn media for only $39.99. It's also available on Amazon.
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