Fox Home Entertainment is hoping to cash in on the popularity of THE SIMPSONS on DVD with the release of SIMPSONS CHRISTMAS 2 and THE SIMPSON FIFTH SEASON in time for the holiday buying rush. The second Christmas-themed collection will arrive in stores on Nov. 2 for $14.98 followed by the complete fifth season on Dec. 21 for $49.98. SIMPSONS episodes on DVD have sold more than 6 million units.
The four-disc season five set will feature the 22 episodes, including the 100th episode; an introduction by creator Matt Groening; commentary on every episode and illustrated commentaries; a featurette with James L. Brooks; multi-angle animation showcases on selected episodes; deleted scenes; commercials; and sketches.
The 89-minute SIMPSONS CHRISTMAS 2 includes four episodes: "Homer vs. Dignity," "Skinner's Sense of Snow," "Tis the 15th Season" and "Dude, Where's My Ranch?"
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