The Hot Women of the Showtime® Series Return When Four-Disc DVD Collector's Set Arrives October 28^th

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - October 10, 2008 - Deliciously provocative and dramatically sexy, THE L WORD: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON comes to DVD October 28 from Showtime Networks, CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment.

Featuring all the beauty, chaos and complexities of a tight knit group of women, the fifth season picks up to find dreams coming true and new life paths forged, with all the trademark racy storylines, sizzling sexuality and heart-rending emotion that has made THE L WORD the long-running success it is.   The series stars an incredible ensemble including Golden GlobeÒ nominee* Jennifer Beals (Flashdance), Leisha Hailey (Cucina, La), Laurel Holloman (Boogie Nights), Mia Kirshner (Not Another Teen Movie), Academy AwardÒ winner** Marlee Matlin (Children of a Lesser God, The West Wing), Katherine Moennig (Young Americans), Rose Rollins (Mission Impossible III), Daniela Sea (Shortbus), Rachel Shelley (The Bone Snatcher) and Golden GlobeÒ nominee*** Pam Grier (Jackie Brown).

Guest stars during the show's fifth season included Kelly McGillis (Top Gun), Wallace Shawn (Toy Story), Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines) and Jane Lynch (Best in Show.)  Cybill Shepherd (Cybill) also appeared in Season 5 as a special guest star.

THE L WORD: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON is packaged on four DVDs featuring all 12 episodes and bonus features including behind-the-scenes footage from the 2008 Wolfe Women's Party in Tampa, a music video for Uh Huh Her's "Not A Love Song" and the first two episodes of "The Tudors" Season Two.  Using EBridge Technology on their PC's, fans can also unlock episodes from "Californication" Season Two, episodes from the third season of "Dexter^TM" and more.  One of the highest rated series on Showtime, THE L WORD:THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON will be available for the suggested retail price of $62.99 U.S./$68.99 Canada. 

THE L WORD: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON set is presented in widescreen with English 5.1 Surround, English 2.0 Surround and Spanish Mono sound.  The DVD is not rated in the U.S. and is rated 18A in Canada.  The total run time is approximately 658 minutes.  The DVD disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc One:

• LGB Tease
• Look Out, Here They Come
• Lady Of The Lake

Disc Two:

• Let's Get This Party Started
• Lookin' At You, Kid
• Lights! Camera! Action!

Disc Three:

• Lesbians Gone Wild!
• Lay Down The Law
• Liquid Heat

Disc Four:

• Lifecycle
• Lunar Cycle
• Loyal And True
• Bonus Materials:
  • The 2008 Wolfe Women's Party in Tampa
  • Point Foundation PSA
  • Making of the Subaru Pink Ride
  • First two episodes of "The Tudors," Season 2
  • Music Video ("Not A Love Song")
  • PLUS Unlock Additional Special Features on Your PC:
    • "Californication" Season Two episodes, "Dexter" Season Three episodes and more

Coinciding with the sizzling debut of THE L WORD: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON, previous seasons of THE L WORD will be distributed for the first time via CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment in Canada.  THE L WORD: Season One ($34.99 SRP Canada), THE L WORD: Season Two ($34.99 SRP Canada), THE L WORD: The Complete Third Season ($68.99 SRP Canada) and THE L WORD: The Complete Fourth Season ($68.99 SRP Canada) will arrive on October 28,  offered individually as well as packaged together with the latest fifth season in THE L WORD: Five Season Pack for a completely provocative experience.  THE L WORD: Five Season Pack will be available for fans in both the U.S. and Canada for the suggested retail price of $225.99 U.S./$247.99 Canada.

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THE L WORD: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON

Street Date:               October 28, 2008

Pricing: $62.99 U.S. / $68.99 Canada

Catalog#: 892704

Runtime: Approximately 658 Minutes

U.S. Rating: Not Rated

Canadian Rating: 18A (Sexual Content, Coarse Language)

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