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When Motown 25: Yesterday · Today · Forever aired on NBC on May 16, 1983, it was an immediate sensation and became one of the most talked about concerts and TV specials ever.  In an era before social media, MOTOWN 25 was a true water-cooler event, marking the first time that music fans saw Michael Jackson do the moonwalk (aka: the six seconds that changed the world), in addition to many other buzzworthy moments -- reunions by the Miracles and the Supremes; the first battle of the bands between The Temptations and Four Tops; and the hottest comedian in the world at the time, Richard Pryor, as host.

Celebrate the series that stole America’s heart when Little House on the Prairie: Legacy Movie Collection arrives on DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD September 13 from Lionsgate. Say farewell to this legendary western drama with three movie adventures: Look Back to Yesterday, Bless All the Dear Children, and The Last Farewell. These restored and remastered movies will be available individually on Digital HD and the Little House on the Prairie: Legacy Movie Collection DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.

For six seasons, The Wonder Years captured the angst of growing up in suburban middle-class America in the late '60s, as seen through the life and times of Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage). Audiences eagerly followed his evolution as a typical awkward teenager who remembered every moment of his transition from childhood with excruciating detail and remarkable hindsight. From his first kiss with Winnie Cooper (Danica McKellar) to his friendship with Paul Pfeiffer (Josh Saviano) and the ups and downs of the Arnold family, fans shared in laughter, love, and loss, but above all, wonder.

Based on the popular video game franchise, RATCHET & CLANK follows two unlikely heroes as they struggle to stop a vile alien from destroying every planet in the Solana Galaxy. ratchet is the last of his kind, a foolhardy "Lombax" who has grown up alone on a backwater planet with no family of his own. Clank is a pint-sized robot with more brains than brawn. When the two stumble upon a dangerous weapon capable of destroying entire planets, they must join forces with a team of colorful heroes called the Galactic Rangers in order to save the galaxy. Along the way, they will learn about heroism, friendship, and the importance of discovering one's own identity in this thrilling and funny adventure featuring the voices of Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Rosario Dawson and Sylvester Stallone.

Olympic Fever is setting in -- the perfect time for an Olympic-sized comedy like THE BRONZE. And in case you haven't heard about THE BRONZE and thus don't know what it's about, let's give you a quick rundown on the show:

A decade ago, Hope Ann Greggory (BIG BANG THEORY's Melissa Rauch) was America’s sweetheart. Her inspired performance on a ruptured Achilles at the world’s most prestigious gymnastics tournament clinched an unlikely bronze medal for the U.S. team and brought glory to her hometown of Amherst, Ohio. But in the years since that epic third place victory, Hope hasn’t done a whole lot with her life. Still living in her dad Stan’s (Gary Cole) basement, still sporting her daily uniform of a Team USA gym suit with teeny-bopper bangs, ponytail and scrunchie, she spends her days at the mall milking her minor celebrity for free food and favors.

This week's Critical Blast Giveaway is Tommy Brandt's NUFF SAID on CD. If you're wondering what's on the album, then you'll want to check out our review of the album. And if you want to know who this Tommy Brandt fellow is, then you'll want to read the interview we did with him.

And, as always, if you haven't entered one of our contests before, then you need to be sure to inspect our rules and regulations for all the legal mumbo jumbo. But after that, just pick your option(s) below. (Hint: You can choose all of the options for more entries, and SOME of them you can choose EVERY DAY to increase your odds of winning, but you didn't hear that here!)

In 1880s Kansas, sharpshooter-turned-rancher Clay Travis (Pare) goes from happily married father of two to a man on a mission after the disappearance of his 17-year-old daughter, Lily. Determined to bring her home and to protect what little family he has left, Clay leaves his quiet ranch and heads to Wichita and on to Dodge City, where he's forced to confront Ty Stover (Adkins), an old nemesis, and put his reputation as the fastest draw in the West on the line. With the help of an unlikely companion, hardened old barkeep Billy (Kristofferson), he leaves a trail of gunsmoke and dead bodies in his wake.

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In the third and final season of Bitten -- In order to end a decades-old vendetta, Elena Michaels leads her family into a vicious war against the Russian Alpha and his Pack, who will stop at nothing to wipe out her bloodline.

Bonus features in this release include deleted scenes, extended scenes, and A Look at the Final Season featurette.

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This contest is over. The winner is AIDA R. of MIAMI, FL.

Hilarious, warm, and fangirl-certified, THE FANGIRL LIFE is an essential guide on channeling amazing fangirl traits into moving forward in real life, too. As a contributor to Slate, Lifehacker, HelloGiggles, and Bustle, Kathleen Smith is also a licensed therapist reporting for outlets such as Counseling Today, The Huffington Post, and PsychCentral.

Critical Blast is proud to present our readers the option of winning a copy of this life manual for the geek girl, adorkable girl, or just the every day fangirl, discussing topics such as:

Your favorite robots in disguise -- Bumblebee, Strongarm, Sideswipe and Grimlock -- along with their human allies, Denny and Russell, return with five new adventures, continuing their quest to recapture the band of evil Decepticon prisoners that have escaped and hidden on Earth!

This DVD includes five episodes from the Cartoon Network series:

1. True Colors
2. Adventures in Bumblebee-Sitting
3. Even Robots Have Nightmares
4. Some Body, Any Body
5. The Trouble with Fixit

Enter to win this set by taking one or more of the options below. (Note that some of the options can be taken daily for yet another chance to enter!) Be sure to read our contest rules and regulations before continuing. This contest will end its run at midnight, June 26, 2016.

Hieroglyphs of Emotion is the second CD in Mae Edwards' multi-media project "Starlette & Saint: A Memoir on Dualism" containing commentaries reflecting her years-long studies into numerous spiritual traditions (Christianity, Buddhism) as well as thought provoking references to folklore, world history, psychology, U.S. travel destinations and popular film.

Soaring vocals, electric violins and sweeping lyrical imagery power the second CD and you have a chance to win it by entering the form below.

This contest has ended.

The winner is LESLIE D. of Hardy, AR.

Something different for those of you who check our contests page regularly! We have a contest up, but we're hosting this one on Facebook. So if you want to enter for your chances (yes, chances!) to win, head on over to our Facebook Giveaway page!

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With roots in Ireland, Australia, and now based out of New York, traditional singer-songwriter Vincent Cross exemplifies the folk song tradition by drawing inspiration from old and modern sources. 

Old Songs for Modern Folk, is a record in the truest sense, in that there is no editing, overdubbing or enhancement with each song recorded completely straight to tape in one take: no effects, no autotune. “I created the album I wanted to hear, raw and honest,” says Cross.

This contest has ended.

The winner is PAM G. of Southaven, MS.

Jersey boy Mike Ian does it all on Puzzle Pieces. He performed everything on it and recorded and produced it at Eyeball Studios, the recording studio he opened in Cinnaminson in 1988. Want to hear a little rock, a little pop, a little country, a little blues? A little rhythm guitar, banjo, slide guitar, classical guitar? Ian delivers all that with precise musicianship and clean production. It's music that makes you feel good about yourself. So, take that razor blade away from your wrist and enter the form below for your chance to win Puzzle Pieces on CD!

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The winner is MELIA K. of New Carlisle, OH.

Nashville-based soul-pop singer/songwriter JT Spangler celebrates the release of his album What’s A Little Heartbreak, which seamlessly blends in the influences of Motown, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and ’90s pop/soul stars Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men and Babyface.

The album was produced by Stephen Gause, a former top touring tech for Contemporary Christian greats like Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman who has produced, mixed, and engineered for hundreds of country artists and singer songwriters. Gause’s studio credits include Kathy Mattea, Nathan Angelo and Derek Stroker.

Spangler recorded What’s a Little Heartbreak with some of Nashville’s top session cats, including guitarist Gary Burnette (Etta James, Taylor Swift, Chris Tomlin) and keyboardist Tim Lauer (Brad Paisley, The Band Perry, Brooks & Dunn).

Brothers Teague and Ian Alexy have been performing as Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank for a decade and just released their fifth album, American Shuffle, on Duluth’s Chaperone Records. For the first time, they worked with a producer, Ryan Young. He’s Trampled by Turtles’ fiddle player and a longtime friend of the pair who played on the Hobo Nephews’ last three records. The brothers tackle some unexpected material on the new album, including former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (“Old Number Four”) and the legendary Yankees manager Billy Martin (“The Day Billy Martin Quits”).

Like an old friend you've just met, Joel Meeks is simultaneously captivating and disarming. When you see him live, whether he's performing by himself or rockin' out with a full band, his stage presence immediately fills the entire room with intense, contagious energy. The combination of his youthful spirit and timeless lyrics convey a distinct flavor of country, blues, and soul that leaves audiences feeling rejuvenated; just like a home-cooked meal.

From a gentle whisper ("When I Used To Think About You") to a bloodcurdling scream ("Rain"), Joel's ability to capture the exact emotion his songs require is unparalleled. He's also a multi-instrumentalist, highly proficient on saxophone, harmonica, guitar, mandolin and washboard. His songwriting is understated and tongue-in-cheek, yet profound and honest. It sends you on a roller coaster ride that allows you to laugh at the absurd one moment and feel the sorrow of lost love the next.

Hieroglyphs of Emotion is the second CD in Mae Edwards' multi-media project "Starlette & Saint: A Memoir on Dualism" containing commentaries reflecting her years-long studies into numerous spiritual traditions (Christianity, Buddhism) as well as thought provoking references to folklore, world history, psychology, U.S. travel destinations and popular film.

This contest has ended.

The winner is MICHAEL M. of Clarks Summit, PA.