‘Our Cartoon President’ DVD lampoons with the best

Let the lampooning begin. “Our Cartoon President: Season One with World Class Amenities” follows the not-far-from-the-truth misadventures of the 45th president of the United States.

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The CBS DVD , shows the president facing natural disasters, the Russian collusion investigation and the temptation to nuke anyone who suggests he should eat a salad. This is a parallel cartoon universe, and this is an “all-access” look at his day-to-day life.

Exclusive bonus features include an introduction from executive producer Stephen Colbert, commentaries and video introductions to multiple episodes, and more.

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“We, the Marines” (Shout! Factory), narrated by the great Gene Hackman, arrives in a pristine 4K UltraHD plus Blu-ray plus digital copy set. The amazing film enables viewers to understand how it’s like to serve as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. First-hand experiences of the faithful men and women who honor our country is shown vividly.

Article written by Steve Slosarek

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