Synopsis: With sirens wailing, an ambulance pulls into the bay. Doctors coping with too little
sleep and too many patients rush to help, making split-second judgments that can mean the difference
between life and death. Gurneys roll. Tensions rise. Medical miracles — or heartbreaks — unfold. And
the final season of ER goes out as it came in 15 seasons before — with an electrifying mix of complex
characters, rich storylines, brisk pacing and kinetic style. Favorite characters from the past (some
you expect, some may surprise you) return in this 22-episode valedictory season of the series that
shattered the mold for medical dramas. You’ve come to the right place. Check in one last, momentous
time at County General.
THE RITE
The Rite is available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand and for Download 5/17!
http://bit.ly/TheRiteFB
Inspired by true events, this supernatural thriller follows a seminary student (Colin O’Donoghue) sent to study exorcism at the Vatican in spite of his own doubts about the controversial practice and even his own faith. Only when sent to apprentice with legendary Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who has performed thousand of exorcisms, does his armor of skepticism begin to fall. Drawn into a troubling case that seems to transcend even Father Lucas’s skill, the young seminarian glimpses a phenomenon science can’t explain or control – and an evil so violent and terrifying that it forces him to question everything he believes.
http://whatdoyoubelieve.warnerbros.com/dvd/
Review:
I love Sir Anthony Hopkins as an actor. There have been few projects he has been a part of that I haven't totally enjoyed. In THE RITE, he portrays Father Lucas, an exorcist in Rome. A young seminar student is seeking his destiny and is questioning his faith. He helps Father Lucas battle the devil and in so doing, finds his path in life.
I am not usually one to watch this type of movie, but I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. The passion Father Lucas, the skepticism of Michael Knovack hit home. It is fascinating that this story is inspired by true events.
Extras included with the DVD include an alternate ending and interviews with Father Gary Thomas who inspired the film.
SMALLVILLE: THE COMPLETE SERIES
BURBANK, CA (April 27, 2011) - After 10 incredible seasons, Smallville: The Complete Series will arrive on DVD
this fall. This ultimate collector's set for the ultimate fan features over 192 hours of content - including
all 218 episodes, over five hours of newly added special features such as an unaired, never-before-seen Superboy
pilot from 1961, a 90-minute series retrospective with all new interviews, the 2010 final Comic-Con panel and
more!
In addition, exclusive printed materials include a Daily Planet newspaper, written by DC Comics, that highlights
the important storylines developed during the 10-year run of the show and an episode guide with never-before-seen
production art (storyboards/sketches) and behind-the-scenes photos. Smallville: The Complete Series is presented
in highly collectable new packaging consisting of two lay-flat picture books that hold 62 discs.
"It's been an unbelievable 10 season run for Smallville, still one of the most popular series on television and
one of our best-selling titles on DVD," said Rosemary Markson, WHV Vice President, TV and Special Interest
Marketing. "The fan base for the franchise is not only huge, but loyal and they're going to love this ultimate
collector's edition."
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS
Warner Home Video will distribute GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS on June 7, 2011.
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS weaves six legendary stories of the Green Lantern Corps’ rich mythology
around preparations for an attack by an ancient enemy. As the battle approaches, Hal Jordan mentors new
recruit Arisia in the history of the Green Lantern Corps, telling tales of Avra (the first Green Lantern)
and several of Hal’s comrades – including Abin Sur, Kilowog, Laira and Mogo. In the end, Arisia must rise
to the occasion to help Hal, Sinestro and the entire Green Lantern Corps save the universe from the
destructive forces of Krona.
Primetime television stars Nathan Fillion (Castle) and Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men) lead a diverse array of
performers as the voices behind the Green Lantern Corps.
“GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS is filled with wonderful backstory and exposition on the Green Lantern Corps
going far beyond Hal Jordan, making this film a perfect complement to the live-action major motion picture,
Green Lantern,” said Hersin Magante, WHV Marketing Director, Family & Animation.
Here is an interview with fan favorite NATHAN FILLION who is the voice of Hal Jordan in GREEN LANTERN:
EMERALD KNIGHTS. Go to Nathan Fillion
to read about this love of the comic and his current hit series, CASTLE.
Singer/actor/spoken-word artist Henry Rollins, the voice of Kilowog in "Green Lantern: Emerald Knights" talked about
his experience in creating the character Kilowog. The interview can be found at Henry Rollins. The DC Universe Animated Original
Movie will be released by Warner Home Video on June 7, 2011.
HUMAN PLANET
HUMAN PLANET will debut on Blu-ray and DVD April 26th, just two days after the broadcast conclusion. You can catch
the series on the Discovery Channel Sundays at 8pm. To support the series, BBC has launched an official Facebook page,
featuring the new game Human Planet Trivia Challenge. Challenge friends, race against the clock, and see if you have
what it takes to top the leader board. Each week we will be giving away incredible prizes including Blu-ray/DVD copies,
framed photos, and award winning books.
One lucky grand prize winner will receive an amazing HUMAN PLANET prize pack!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT www.Facebook.com/HumanPlanetTVSeries
About Human Planet
HUMAN PLANET is the first BBC/Discovery Channel co-production to focus solely on human behavior. Since premiering
in the UK, the series has received overwhelming critical acclaim including The Telegraph proclaiming, “it’s like
nothing you’ve ever seen before” and The Sun stating that it’s “visually stunning and utterly fascinating, this
is seriously impressive stuff.” From the makers of Planet Earth, Life and Blue Planet, Human Planet focuses on
humanities amazing, complex and profound relationship with nature. It weaves together 80 stories, many never told
before, to illuminate humanity’s uncanny ability to adapt and live in every corner of our diverse world. Each
episode centers on a particular habitat, and by using innovative and cutting edge filming techniques, reveals how
its people have created astonishing solutions in the face of extreme adversity.
The Discovery Channel version will be presented by Charles Parnell and consists of six episodes that will take viewers
to the farthest reaches of the globe culminating with, Life at the Extremes, a “best of” episode. The Human Planet
DVD and Blu-ray will include all eight episodes from the original UK broadcast version, presented by John Hurt,
extending the home viewing experience with three hours of footage not seen in the North American broadcast. It
will include the episode, Cities, which will be exclusive to the DVD and Blu-ray. Additionally, the DVD and Blu-ray
will take viewers deeper into the heart of Human Planet with its set of ten Behind the Lens “making of” bonus features,
and, exclusive to Blu-ray, a further “making of” feature called, Zanskar, accessible via BD-Live. Zanskar showcases
the astonishing life struggles of a resilient group of people living at the edge of the Himalayas.
OLIVER STONE FILMS
NOW AVAILABE ON DEMAND (including Xfinity)
and FOR DOWNLOAD (including iTunes: http://bit.ly/WB_STONE
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution honors the legendary film director Oliver Stone with the release of ALEXANDER:
REVISITED for the first time On Demand and For Download in addition to other favorites he directed including
Natural Born Killers, Any Given Sunday, Heaven & Earth, and JFK.
The release also features films that Oliver Stone personally selected as his favorites including A Clockwork Orange,
The Departed, Casablanca, Gran Torino and more. On iTunes: http://bit.ly/WB_STONE
SUPERMAN: THE MOTION PICTURE ANTHOLOGY (1978-2006)
DEBUTS ON BLU-RAY™ JUNE 7 FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO
Collection Includes All Five Films in the Theatrical Franchise, Two Alternate Versions and 20 Hours of Bonus Features
Burbank, Calif. March 31, 2011 –Superman, the cultural icon and quintessential superhero, is back in a big way. In a powerhouse
year marked by the theatrical releases of several major superhero films including Warner Bros.’ Green Lantern, his arrival
couldn’t be more perfectly timed. Warner Home Video (WHV) is celebrating the year of the superhero with the June 7 release
of Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology (1978-2006) on Blu-ray. For the first time, fans will be able to own one super-
entertaining Blu-ray collection with all four original theatrical Superman films starring Christopher Reeve (available for
the first time in high def), Superman Returns, and the two alternate versions of Superman I and Superman II.
Available now in superb hi-def, with new digital/hi-def film masters, the must-own comprehensive Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology (1978-2006) on Blu-ray includes all six versions of the films in the original Superman theatrical franchise -- Superman: The Movie – Original Theatrical, Superman: The Movie – Expanded Edition, Superman II – Original Theatrical, Superman II – The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III – Original Theatrical, Superman IV – Original Theatrical, plus Superman Returns. The Collection also boasts 20 hours of bonus features including the never-before-seen original opening to Superman Returns. Also included are two documentaries in hi-def, Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman and The Science of Superman, as well as You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman, deleted scenes, and much more. Fan-boys and technophiles will especially appreciate that all of the Superman films are being released with English DTS-HD-MA soundtrack for superior sound quality. Also included is Movie Cash good up to $8 off one admission ticket to see the newest Warner Bros. superhero film, Green Lantern, at participating theaters between June 17, 2011 and July 3, 2011[i]. The eight-disc collection will be available for $129.95 SRP. Orders are due May 3, 2011.
Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology is also available On Demand and for download through online retailers including iTunes and Amazon on Demand.
Vancouver based NeoClassics Home Entertainment will release the critically acclaimed film FAREWELL, (L’AFFAIRE FAREWELL) from
Academy Award nominated Director Christian Carion and starring Emir Kusturica and Guillaume Canet, on DVD in the US April
19, 2011. The film will be available on release from Amazon, Blockbuster, iTunes, Sonic, Sony, Verizon, and is scheduled to
be on Vudu and YouTube. DISH, In Demand and TVN have all picked up the film for video-on-demand (VOD) for April 12. br>
This French film has garnered significant acclaim and box office success since its US theatrical debut last July. It played
in dozens of cities over a period of five months, staying in release through November 2010. The film world-premiered at the
Telluride Film Festival and went on to the Toronto International Film Festival.
FAREWELL is the riveting true story of a KGB colonel who, disenchanted with what the Communist ideal has become under Leonid
Brezhnev, gives top-secret documents to a French businessman working in Russia, helping to hasten the end of the Cold War.
He didn’t do this for money, but rather that a new world might dawn for his fellow Russians, but especially for his son.
Based on the book Bonjour Farewell by Serguei Kostine, the film, directed by Christian Carion (Academy Award® nominated JOYEUX
NOEL), boasts a strong international cast starring two noted film directors who are also respected actors, Guillaume Canet (THE
BEACH; MERRY CHRISTMAS, TELL NO ONE) and Emir Kusturica (THE GOOD THIEF, UNDERGROUND, ARIZONA DREAM). The ensemble also includes
Alexandra Maria Lara, Ingeborda Dapkunaite, Diane Kruger, Willem Dafoe, Fred Ward and David Soul.
Thomas Reed, a former US Secretary of the Air Force and historian, wrote: “Please extend my heartiest congratulations to Fred Ward
for his portrayal of Reagan. I knew ‘RR’ as well as anyone, from sharing motel rooms in Modesto to coffee in the Governor's non-
mansion in Sacramento. Mr. Ward captured the mannerisms; the makeup people captured the face, the wardrobe people captured the
costumes exactly. Wow!”
Review:
It has been a while since I watched a movie with subtitles, but this one was worth the effort. A story right out of the history
books, you follow two men (one French; one Russian) as they fight for freedom in Russia. Both have families, both know what they
are doing will make a difference in the world. The lives of both families are forever changed by their actions, but they did it
for love of country, not money! That is perhaps why they succeeded.
The acting is marvelous -- you see the terror in the eyes of the family as they are taken in for interrogation. You hope that
there is enough time for the French businessman and his family to get across the border before word comes about his involvement
in the plot. In the end, the Russian gives his life for his cause -- and his French friend.
This is a powerful movie and you really have to wait until the closing minutes to see the intricacy of the entire affair. This is
a perfect movie for the thriller fan. It will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end.
Synopsis:
Batman wings into an exciting new era, teaming with a mighty honor roll of DC Comics Super Heroes in this action-packed
series. Through the show’s final 13 Animated Adventures in this 2-Disc Collection, the Dark Knight allies with Aquaman,
Plastic Man, Blue Beetle, Red Tornado, Green Arrow, Wildcat, Deadman, Bronze Tiger and Atom to take on an array of
evildoers ranging from mad scientists to intergalactic crooks, from power-mad dictators to out-of-control teenagers.
He even travels to a parallel world, becoming the villainous Owlman! In this cool, cutting-edge and often funny
series bringing back old-school comic-book styling and dry wit to crimefighting, Batman faces any peril – including
other heroes stealing the show – in his relentless pursuit of justice.
Renowned writer Grant Morrison discusses page-to-screen transition of his landmark ALL-STAR SUPERMAN. Use
this link to read through the whole interview.
Grant Morrison .
Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks fits childhood dreams into a busy mainstream schedule as the voice of
Lois Lane in ALL-STAR SUPERMAN.
Here are links to some special material:
Review:
Batman fans will love this DVD. The stories are cleverly written and with a very distinct sense of humor.
I thought Kevin Conroy was the only voice of Batman -- but this DVD introduces us to Diedrich Bader who does
an outstanding job.
This DVD pays homage to the Batman of the early to late 60s. You also are introduced to other superheroes
with each episode -- like the Blue Beetle, Red Tornado, Wildcat, Deadman. You also get adventures with some of
your favorites like Aquaman, Green Arrow, Atom.
I know my nephew and his children are going to love these new adventures. Brings back memories for some of us
older folks as well.
The Royal Wedding – William & Catherine
Available on DVD: May 24th
Official Site URL: www.bbcamericashop.com
Synopsis:
The royal wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton was the event of a lifetime. BBC Video is making available
this beautiful, commemorative DVD of the event on sale on May 24th! This wonderful keepsake will capture all of
the pomp and pageantry of the historic occasion like no other memento. The DVD will include the complete ceremony
plus highlights from the official BBC pre- and post-wedding coverage. Also included is the special bonus program,
“William and Kate: A Royal Engagement,” presenting the story of William and Kate’s relationship via interviews with
colleagues, friends and family. Lovers of the crown will want to own this special, commemorative DVD of this most
delightful of events, the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.
Review:
Everyone loves a wedding -- and a royal wedding is indeed something special. I was up early in the morning to watch
the wedding live from London, but the BBC has recorded the event so that those who enjoyed the gala event (or even
those who missed it), can revisit all of the events leading up to William & Kate's special day.
SHERLOCK: SEASON ONE
Release date: November 9, 2010
Synopsis:
A contemporary take on the classic Arthur Conan Doyle stories, Sherlock is a thrilling, funny, fast-paced adventure
series set in present-day London. Co-created by Steven Moffat (Doctor Who, Coupling) and Mark Gatiss, Sherlock stars BAFTA-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Hawking, Amazing Grace) as the new Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman (The Office,
Love Actually), as his loyal friend, Doctor John Watson. Rupert Graves plays Inspector Lestrade. The iconic details
from Conan Doyle's original books remain ? they live at the same address, have the same names and, somewhere out
there, Moriarty is waiting for them. And so across three thrilling, scary, action-packed and highly modern-day
adventures, Sherlock and John navigate a maze of cryptic clues and lethal killers to get at the truth.
Review:
Like so many BBC series, SHERLOCK is very well done. SHERLOCK HOLMES is a wonderful combination of crisp writing,
subtle humor and engaging. With the recent big screen version of SHERLOCK HOLMES, more viewers should seek out this
BBC series. It is smart and fast paced, with original stories that make you want to see more. The fact that the
series is set in modern time does not detract from the original concept at all -- in fact it adds to the enjoyment
and makes it easier to relate to the current time period.
GOING THE DISTANCE Synopsis:
When a six week romp through NYC inadvertently becomes meaningful, Erin (Drew Barrymore) and Garret (Justin Long)
decide to see if they can go the distance in a coast-to-coast relationship.
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Justin Long
Supporting actors: Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Christina Applegate
Review:
I'm not much on romantic comedies. While this one had a decent story, I was turned off by the somewhat vulgar
and sophomoric dialog/situations.
HEREAFTER
Available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand and for Download 3/15! http://bit.ly/HereafterFB
George (Matt Damon) is a blue-collar American with a special connection to the afterlife dating from his childhood.
French journalist Marie (Cécile de France) has a near-death experience that shakes her reality. And when London
schoolboy Marcus (Frankie and George McLaren) loses the person closest to him, he desperately needs answers. Each
seeking the truth, their lives will intersect, forever changed by what they believe might – or must – exist in the
hereafter. Academy Award winner* Clint Eastwood directs this haunting original tale from a screenplay by two-time
Oscar nominee* Peter Morgan. Jay Mohr, Bryce Dallas Howard, Marthe Keller and Derek Jacobi also star.
http://hereafter.warnerbros.com/dvd/
Review:
Clint Eastwood is a master story teller. This movie starts with an awesome visual -- a tsaumi that nearly kills Marie.
You see twin brothers battling for their existence with a mother who is into drugs and alcohol. Matt Damon, one of the
best actors in the business today, portrays a man who can see the future. This "gift" has prevented him from having a
life, a real relationship, any emotional link to another individual. His brother can't understand why George (Damon)
won't return to using his gift to make a good living rather than working in a factory. All three are searching for
answers and eventually find each other. Their journeys are intertwined and their stories will keep you watching.
Synopsis:
The imaginary world of the most popular fantasy role-playing game ever comes to life in this special-effects-filled
adventure. In the Empire of Izmer, magic is the key to power in both the supernatural and political realms. The Mages
are a sect who know the secrets of magic and use it to hold sway over the masses. The youthful Empress Savina wants
to use her powers to bring justice and prosperity to all, but Profion is an evil Mage who wants to use his knowledge
of magic to overthrow Savina and establish his own despotic rule. Through deceitful means, Profion wins away the
special scepter that allows him to control the nation’s Golden Dragons; Savina’s only hope to recover the scepter
and the rule of Izmer is to obtain the Rod of Savrille, a talisman that will give her powers over the Red Dragons,
even more powerful than their golden counterparts. As Savina sets out to gain control of the Red Dragons, she gains
a number of unlikely allies.
MERLIN - THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
Availabe on DVD: January 18, 2011
Official Site URL: http://www.bbcamericashop.com
Synopsis:
Merlin is back with even more magic, adventure and romance as the young wizard struggles to protect Prince Arthur in
the perilous world of Camelot. While battling deadly assassins, mystical monsters and the most powerful sorcerers
Camelot has ever seen, Merlin must work harder than ever to conceal his unique abilities, as King Uther redoubles
his war against magic. And Merlin isn’t the only one whose destiny calls—Lady Morgana , Uther’s ward, discovers
dangerous secrets she dare not reveal; Lancelot returns, changing everything for both Gwen and Arthur; and King
Uther fall in love, little knowing that the charming Lady Catrina is secretly a hideous troll. And as Arthur
continues on his path from arrogant prince to the noble and just King Arthur of legend, we see the return of the
one prophesised to kill him—the mysterious druid boy, Mordred. Featuring exciting new villains, white-knuckle
stunt sequences, and spectacular CGI monsters, Merlin season two is more thrilling than ever.
Review:
I love BBC series! They have great stories, marvelous acting -- and in this case -- awesome special effects.
MERLIN is one of those shows you could sit and watch for a while and not get the least bit bored. You are always
looking for the next turn, the next magical moment. I absolutely love the dragon (voiced by John Hurt). Merlin
seeks help from the dragon reluctantly -- and must promise to free the dragon from his chains one day. Anthony
Head is very good as King Uther along with all the other cast members. This would be a good one to watch with
children. While there is some violence, there is also lessons to be learned about leading people (from Prince
Arthur) and service others (Merlin).
ER: THE COMPLETE FOURTEENTH SEASON
Available on DVD: January 11, 2011
Synopsis:
At an ER party, Nurse Chuny Marquez recalls, “I still remember when Mark Green and Doug Ross were running the place.”
“Who?” asks a newcomer. So much has happened in 14 seasons, so many people have come and gone, but the chaos of saving
lives and the dedication of the people who make County General run remain. In this penultimate season of the powerful, award-winning series, personal tragedies threaten – and sometimes strengthen – relationships among the staff. And the
patients bring their own compelling stories. A boy genius diagnoses his mysterious illness, a cancer-ridden prison
doctor is haunted by the men he put to death, a woman arrives in the ER expecting her 13th baby. Triumph, loss,
tears, joy…next!
V: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Release date: November 7, 2010
Synopsis: The Visitors are among us, promoting a message of peace ... but could they be a threat to our existence?
While the world quickly becomes fascinated with the V's, and their promise to share technology, FBI Counter Terrorist
Agent Erica Evans (Elizabeth Mitchell - Lost) discovers a secret that may threaten the lives of everyone close to her.
Review:
Remakes -- you never know what you'll see. When this series was announced, I thought, oh no. How can they remake the
original V series. It was wonderful.
Enter the new "V" series, it is even better than the original. If there have been issues, it could be with the schedule.
They have aired episodes and then there is a huge break in time before the next one is shown. However, that lapse may
heighten anticipation in what will take place and make you sure not to miss the next episode. They really picked the
right person to play Anna - she is soooooooo wicked!!! I look forward to the new season coming out to see how the 5th
Column and the V's battle it out. Excellent job on the "remake"!!
If you don't want to purchase the DVD, you can also go to iTunes and download just an episode or two.
FARSCAPE: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
FARSCAPE: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION hits the shelves in the UK on Monday 15 November courtesy of Go Entertain
and A&E.
It’s the first Region 2 release of all 88 episodes of the classic sci-fi show in one box set, not to mention over
15 hours of bonus features including two disc mini-series The Peacekeeper Wars and rarely-seen special Farscape
Undressed.
32 DVD box set – Cert. 18 – 15 November 2010, 99.99 pounds
FARSCAPE™: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION from A&E™ is a fan’s dream; all 88 episodes of all four seasons of the classic
sci-fi show in one stunning box set, not to mention over 15 hours of bonus features including two disc mini-series
THE PEACEKEEPER WARS and rarely-seen special FARSCAPE UNDRESSED.
FARSCAPE follows the adventures of astronaut John Crichton, flung through a wormhole to a far off galaxy while testing
a prototype spaceship. Plunged into the midst of a battle, he is rescued by Moya, a living craft crewed by a motley
group of escaping alien prisoners being hunted by the fiercely militaristic Peacekeepers.
Featuring mind-blowing sci-fi action, superb storytelling, great special effects and character designs by The Jim
Henson Company, FARSCAPE has stood the test of time as a landmark science fiction series. Prepare for the adventure
of a lifetime with Moya’s crew – likeable hero John Crichton; renegade Peacekeeper Aeryn Sun; short-tempered warrior
Ka D'Argo; psychic priestess Zhaan; mercurial thief Chiana and deposed monarch Dominar Rygel XVI.
FARSCAPE: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION features all four series of the classic sci-fi show – 88 episodes – in one special
collector’s edition.
More than 15 hours of bonus material including the rarely-seen special FARSCAPE UNDRESSED as well as episode commentaries,
behind-the-scenes interviews, deleted scenes and much, much more.
Bonus 2-disc miniseries FARSCAPE: THE PEACEKEEPER WARS in which our heroes find themselves in the middle of a war-to-
end-all-wars.
Synopsis:
Superstar genetic engineers Clive (Adrien Brody) and Elsa (Sarah Polley) specialize in splicing DNA from different
animals to create incredible new hybrids. Now they want to use human DNA in a hybrid that could revolutionize
science and medicine. But when the pharmaceutical company that funds their research forbids it, they secretly
take their experiment underground – risking their careers to push the boundaries of science and serve their
own curiosity and ambition. The result is Dren, an amazing, strangely beautiful creature of uncommon intelligence
and unexpected physical developments. At first, Dren exceeds their wildest dreams. But as she grows and learns
at an accelerated rate, her existence threatens to become their worst nightmare.
Available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand and for Download 10/5!
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SCOOBY-DOO WHERE ARE YOU VOLUME 4
Release date: October 19, 2010
Official website: http://www.kidswb.com/
Synopsis:
This fourth frighteningly funny roundup of classic Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? Series Episodes kicks off when
Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo get lost in a swamp and ask a zombie for directions. Can they add
up the clues to figure out Which Witch Is Which? Shaggy and Scooby-Doo are then captured by Redbeard the Pirate
in Go Away Ghost Ship. Zoinks! If the case isn't solved soon, somebody's going to walk the plank! When the
Mystery Machine runs out of fuel on a creepy abandoned airfield, the teen sleuths run right into a Spooky
Space Kook. In the final mystery, Scooby-Doo inherits big bucks from a dead millionaire. There's a catch:
our heroes must spend a night in a haunted mansion before Scooby-Doo can collect in A Night of Fright Is
No Delight.
Review:
This is the perfect time of year for this video collection -- Halloween and spooky things that go bump in the
night! This DVD contains four episodes of Scooby and the gang solving mysteries in haunted mansions! Doesn't
get much better than that! This is Scooby and the gang at their best. Truly fun for the entire family to watch.
1.13. "Which Witch is Which?" (22:02) (Originally aired December 6, 1969)
On their way back from a fishing trip, the gang winds up in a deserted town that houses a witch and a zombie.
1.14. "Go Away Ghost Ship" (22:03) (Originally aired December 13, 1969)
To help out a shipping magnate Scooby and company board the ghost ship of long-dead pirate captain Redbeard.
1.15. "Spooky Space Kook" (22:04) (Originally aired December 20, 1969)
When the van breaks down on a farm, the gang follows the glowing tracks of what they think might be a space ghost.
1.16. "A Night of Fright is No Delight" (21:59) (Originally aired January 10, 1970)
To claim his share of inheritance from an eccentric millionaire he once rescued, Scooby must spend a night in
a haunted house.
Synopsis
Out of the pages of the legendary comics and graphic novels steps Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin), a scarred drifter and
bounty hunter of last resort. Jonah’s past catches up with him when the U.S. military offers to wipe out the
warrants on his head if he hunts and stop dangerous terrorist Quentin Turnbull (John Malkovich).
Review:
JONAH HEX is a western version of Death Wish or other vengence-based dramas. This movie is a mix of environments --
switching from comic book sketches to live drama; further seating it into the legend of JONAH HEX as read for
years by comic book fans. Josh Brolin is good as the solemn bounty hunter who has special powers over the dead.
The best part of the movie, I hate to say, are the toys! Lance Reddick (Fringe) supplies Hex with some unbelievable
firepower.
This is not your old fashioned western with indepth characterizations or plot. The story is a simple one - revenge.
The one-liners are awesome though.
THE EXORCIST: EXTENDED DIRECTOR'S CUT
This Halloween relive the fright of one of the most powerful films ever made with all-new bonus content available
for the first time ever anywhere. The all-new bonus features include revealing set footage produced and photographed
by cinematographer Owen Roizman, as well as camera and makeup tests, interviews with director William Friedkin,
actress Linda Blair, author/screenwriter/producer William Peter Blatty and Roizman himself and more.
Arrives FOR DOWNLOAD only on iTunes with all-new Bonus EXTRAS:
http://bit.ly/WBDD_EXORCIST
TOP GEAR SEASON 13
Release date: September 28, 2010
Official webiste: www.BBCAmericaShop.com
Synopsis:
Season 13 of this BAFTA-winning show skids, roars and explodes its way back onto DVD, with man versus machine
experiments, exhaustive road tests of the latest models, a look back at the history of motoring, weekly power
tests featuring the world’s most exotic super-cars… and a surprise revelation.
Hot on the heels of their epic challenge in Vietnam, Jeremy, Richard and James are no less ambitious for Season 13.
James goes for a ride with stunt-driving legend Ken Block; Richard travels to Abu Dhabi to test the new Lambo
Murcielago LP640-4 SV; the boys buy three £1,500 rear-drive sports cars and somehow find themselves entered in
a terrifying French ice race. Elsewhere, Jeremy and James attempt to understand what makes a great Volkswagen
advertisement – and then try to film one of their own. Rather predictably, it doesn’t go well. And in a television-
first, the mysterious Stig takes off his helmet to reveal just who he really is…
The Stig continues to put the rich and famous through their paces out on the test track in ‘The Star in the
Reasonably Priced Car’. Celebrities include Michael Schumacher, Olympic Gold sprinter Usain Bolt, actress
Sienna Miller (who has just passed her driving test), AC/DC’s singer Brian Johnson and ‘the biggest petrolhead
in the world’ Jay Leno.
Review:
I have loved this series from the first time I saw it. I would love to work with Jeremy, Richard and James as they
wonder the globe testing out cars and doing their hair-raising stunts! If you love cars and have a sense of humor,
this series is for you. Once you get into this show, you'll want all of the DVDs so you can catch up on what you
have missed! Oh, yes, the scenery is marvelous as well. Enjoy!
Synopsis:
California Bureau of Investigation consultant Patrick Jane (Simon Baker in his Emmy®-nominated role) has a
blatant lack of protocol but is self-assured and driven. The former “psychic” uses his talent for seeing the
clues everyone else misses to solve the most baffling crimes. But there’s more than crime that makes this
season a must-see: Lisbon and Cho reveal hints about their troubled pasts. Violence fells one CBI boss,
and the new boss seems more interested in authority than teamwork. And as the Van Pelt-Rigsby relationship
heats up, it threatens to cool down their careers. Match wits with the 23-Episode, 5-Disc Season Two of the
hit series that balances nimble humor with dark thrills.
HUMAN TARGET: COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Release date: September 21, 2010
Official website: www.humantargetdvd.com
Synopsis:
Are you in extreme danger? Need special security? Is there a bullet out there with your name on it? Leave it
to Chance. Mark Valley is protector-for-hire Christopher Chance in the thrill-packed 12-Episode Season 1 based
on the DC Comics series and graphic novel. From piloting a distressed, upside-down jumbo jet to bodyguarding a
D.A. targeted by a gang, Chance puts his life on the line – and each new adventure reveals a little about the
mysterious past that drew him to this line of work. Chi McBride as ops manager Winston and Jackie Earle Haley
as techno genius/fixer Guerrero are Chance’s ace support crew in a series bursting with “brilliantly off-kilter
characters and high production values” (Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times).
Review:
This is one of my favorite shows. I was biting my nails waiting for word of renewal for the coming year and was
very pleased when it came. Can't wait to see what Chance and the gang get into this year.
The nice thing about this series is that each character is being developed. You learn a little more about Chance
and Winston and Guerrero -- but only a little at a time. There is no great exposition that gives you the backstory
for each of them. That is what is so enticing about the show. Who is Christopher Chance?
In addition, the guest stars included in episodes are awesome -- Lee Majors, Lennie James, Armand Asante and Amy
Acker just to name a few.
This show is just "cool."
Product Description:
Twenty-six years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Subsequently,
their father raised them to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the
back roads of America ... and he taught them how to kill it. This haunting series follows the Winchester brothers as they
crisscross the lonely and mysterious back roads of the country in their '67 Chevy Impala, hunting down every evil supernatural
force they encounter along the way. At the end of the fourth season, Sam unwittingly broke the final seal – that held Lucifer
captive in Hell. Now, Lucifer is free, the Apocalypse is here and angels prepare for a spectacular final battle. Against a
landscape of celestial violence, natural disasters and a rising human death toll, Sam and Dean, with the help of fallen angel
Castiel, must find a way to achieve the impossible: Kill the Devil.
Review:
SUPERNATURAL is one of those series that you just can't get enough of. Each episode is well written -- and well acted.
The series doesn't get the recognition that others do, but it is definitely a quality product. There seems to be something
for everyone. The plots are sculpted so that there is nothing wasted. You must pay attention though -- seemingly small
things will come back up later in the series! When you look back over the last season, you begin to pick out your
favorite episodes -- only to have them replaced by the new season! Dean and Sam Winchester are a winning pair!
SMALLVILLE: THE COMPLETE NINTH SEASON
Release date: September 7, 2010
Official website: http://www.smallvilledvd.com
Product Description
After a meteor shower bursts from the heavens, raining destruction on the unsuspecting citizens of Smallville, years pass,
and the healing process leaves the town's inhabitants with scars and secrets. From the ashes of tragedy, a popular yet
awkward teen attempts to decipher the meaning of his life and his clouded past. As he struggles with the transition from
boyhood to adulthood, Clark finds that his strength and strange abilities set him uncomfortably apart from his peers.
Soaring into its ninth season, this modern retelling of the Superman legend and its classic characters continues to blend
realism, action and emotional depth to reveal a new interpretation of the enduring mythology. This season, as Metropolis's
clock tower tolls our characters' darkest hour, we find Clark Kent (series star TOM WELLING) finally making his first
attempts to embrace his calling as a superhero.
Review:
It is amazing to think that this series has been on for 10 years now. It just seems to get better and better and I will be
said to see it end this year. However, season nine may be one of the best for SMALLVILLE. Clark continues to struggle with
his destiny, but he keeps inching closer and closer as he spends more time learning from his father, Jor-el. While Lex Luthor
had been the primary villain in years past, this season finds Major Zod as Clark's adversary. Callum Blue is marvelous as Zod.
The relationship between Clark and Lois really take off and it is fun to watch. The underlying drama of Oliver sinking into
a very dark place. You keep hoping he'll find himself -- and return to the Green Arrow.
Product Description
From J.J. Abrams (Lost), Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci – the team behind Star Trek and Alias – and executive producers
Jeff Pinkner, J.H. Wyman and Bryan Burk, Fringe returns for a second thrilling season and continues to explore the
unexplained phenomena and terrifying occurrences linked throughout the world – known simply as "The Pattern“ – in
pursuit of a larger, more shocking truth. Set in Boston, the FBI's Fringe Division formed when Special Agent Olivia
Dunham (Anna Torv) enlisted the help of institutionalized "fringe" scientist Walter Bishop (John Noble) and his son,
Peter (Joshua Jackson), to save her partner and lover from a mind-bending death. Through unconventional and unorthodox
methods, the Fringe team imagines and tests the impossibilities while investigating unbelievable events, macabre crimes
and mystifying cases involving teleportation, reanimation, genetic mutation, precognition, artificial intelligence and
other fantastical theories. When the unimaginable happens, it's their job to stop it.
Review:
This is one show that I have loved from the start. The chemistry among the cast is awesome -- and it has continued through
the second season. Watching the relationships grow (and fall) has been what keeps me coming back each week. What new
creature or disease will they feature this week? Will Olivia and Peter get together? Will Peter learn who he really is?
These are all questions that continue throughout the entire season -- and more are added. If you like a show that makes
you think a little, then FRINGE is for you. You need to pay attention so that you don't miss anything. THis is a smart
drama that has many, many facets. Just when you think you've figured it out -- they throw you a curve ball. Now on DVD,
you can watch some of the more intense episodes -- just to make sure you haven't missed anything. Caution: Don't start
watching the DVD late at night. You won't want to stop watching until you've gone through the whole thing!
VAMPIRE DIARIES - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Release date: August 31, 2010
The best selling young adult book series is now a hit CW show. Two vampire brothers -- one good, one evil --
are at war for 17-year-old Elena Gilbert's soul and for the sourls of her friends & family. Contains all
22 episodes and over 8 hours of bonus material including featurettes, unaired scenes, gag reel, webisodes,
and a downloadable audio book.
Pre-order your copy now by going to
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Review:
With the success of the TWILIGHT series, this series was a natural follow-on. Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder and
Paul Wesley are absolutely incredible actors. In addition, the writing, direction, production, pacing and acting
is superb. Casting has been spot-on, even with the guest stars.
The show draws you in with the relationships between the major characters -- you want to see what happens next.
The performances are terrific and show the range of all the actors involved.
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE - SEASON THREE
Release date: July 27, 2010
I-tunes download site: http://bit.ly/WBS_Christine3
Audiences will love Emmy® Award winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld) as Christine Campbell in the third season
of this hilarious ensemble comedy.
Life gets even more complicated for Christine in season three when she recognizes that her ex-husband, Richard
(Clark Gregg - Ironman), has moved on with his life and his impossible-to-hate new girlfriend, aptly named New
Christine (Emily Rutherford - Van Wilder). While successfully juggling the daily stresses of motherhood and
owning a woman's gym with her best friend, Barb (Wanda Sykes - The Wanda Sykes Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm),
"Old" Christine realizes it may be time to move on with her love life as well. Things get steamy for Christine
as she embraces a romantic relationship with Mr. Harris (recurring guest star Blair Underwood - Dirty Sexy Money,
Something New, L.A. Law), a teacher at her son Ritchie's school. Will Old Christine finally find new love?
Review:
This is one of those series you are either going to love or not! I think Julia Louis-Dreyfus is wonderful as Christine.
She brings a lot of the issues women face as they get older to the surface -- divorce, dating, single parenthood, etc.
You watch Louis-Dreyfus's character go from self-obsessed to concerned parent to passionate lover -- all in the space of
an episode! She's attractive and vivacious but with low self-esteem and self-destructive in her relationships with men.
She's easily discouraged, gets upset over trivial matters, and drinks too much. She's a doting mother but insecure and
frequently feels guilty about her shortcomings as a parent. It is unusual to see a series that takes on issues like
sexuality head-on. Body hair, body odor, sexual positions, condoms, birth control pills and the like become topics of
frequently hilarious discussion among the principals. It is both refreshing and somewhat disconcerting. I guess that is
what makes this series unique as a sitcom.
Synopsis
In Clash of the Titans, the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the war between
the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to
save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing to lose, Perseus volunteers to
lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth.
Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, Perseus and his warriors will only survive if Perseus accepts his power as
a god, defies fate and creates his own destiny.
REVIEW
I really didn't know what to expect from this movie. The reviews were mixed and like most remakes, CLASH OF
THE TITANS will always be compared to the one before -- in this case the 1981 version starring Harry Hamlin as
Perseus. This version is a more realistic Bronze age world, but the story hasn`t changed all that much. The
citizens of Argos have become disenchanted with the rule of the Gods. The Gods have caused too much chaos and
ruin to their lives so they've decided to take their destinies into their own hands, and destroy the temples
and statues of the Gods. In doing so, Perseus'(Sam Worthington) family is killed by a falling statue of Zeus.
When Zeus (Liam Neeson) learns of the desecration urged on by Hades (Ralph Fiennes), he decides to destroy the
city in four days or they can offer the sacrifice of the King of Argos' daughter Andromeda (Alexa Davalos). In
a visit to the throne room of Argos, Hades tells Perseus he is a son of Zeus, a demi-god. Being told of his near
divinity, Perseus and a group of soldiers go off on their quest to save the city.
The advances in special effects are very evident in this movie. They are great! The monsters look real and the
characters realistically interact with them. The giant scorpions look deadly, Medusa is creepy, and the Kraken
is HUGE. I sort of had a flashback to STAR WARS as I watched the heroes riding the scorpions with the help of
a tribe of warriors made of stone. The photography is awesome.
The special features are wonderful as well. You follow the crew as they build the ships and sets. This project
became a labor of love for everyone. This is a good adventure movie everyone should enjoy.
ER: THE COMPLETE 13th SEASON
Release date: July 6, 2010
Synopsis:
Shaking things up: Former paramedic, now intern Dr. Tony Gates arrives with a straightforward attitude and a
complicated personal life. Except for his devotion to healing, he’s Gallant’s opposite: brash, cocksure, with
a bad-boy past – and maybe he’s the right prescription for Neela’s broken heart. Really shaking things up:
Contentious Weaver leaves County General for a career move you wouldn’t expect. And the profound dramas of
the outside world continue to make their way to the ER, including a hostile patient whose real condition is a
secret even to himself, homeless children who escape to a magic world of their own making, and a Christmas miracle.
Then again, miracles happen every day at County General.
REVIEW
This series just keeps going and going. This season opens with trama in the ER -- both patients and doctors are
affected. The drama builds as Abby has her baby and Sam is kidnapped by her ex-husband. Each episode of the series
is filled not only with your usual hospital drama, but deep charcterizations that have made this series a favorite
for years. Even if you haven't been following the series for years, you can enjoy the well-written episodes that
involve some very good segments showing surgery and trama medicine, but you'll quickly get caught up in the personal
lives of the staff at County General. This season includes guest appearances from Forrest Whitaker, who received
an emmy nomination for his role as Curtis Ames, a former patient of Dr. Kovac who sues him for malpractice.
DARK BLUE – THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Release date: July 6, 2010 exclusively online at WBSHOP.com and TNT.tv
DARK BLUE (from iconic producer Jerry Bruckheimer and starring Golden Globe® winner Dylan McDermott) is the
story of Lt. Carter Shaw (McDermott) and his special undercover task force that tread the line between right
and wrong to bring down a criminal underworld.
Experience each heart-stopping moment again or for the first time with the release of SEASON 1 on DVD before
the start of the all-new DARK BLUE Season 2, August 4 only on TNT.
REVIEW
If you are looking for a good, tight, gritty police drama, look no further than DARK BLUE. From the pilot onward, you get a little information on each of the main characters -- just enough to keep you watching! Dylan McDermott is an awesome actor and he fits the persona outlined for Lt. Carter Shaw. In the pilot, one of the main characters says, he will do anthing to protect you and anything to get the bad guy. It's just hard figuring out which one comes first."
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, you get that feel of realism and you are on the edge of your seat with each episode. There is a good bit of violence, so it may be a bit much for some. But the violence fits the feel of this cable TV show -- dark and hard. I can't wait to see what season two brings.
NIP/TUCK: THE SIXTH AND FINAL SEASON
Release date: June 8, 2010
19 episodes on five discs
Featurette: Tell Me What You Don't Like About Yourself--The Psychology
Sex. Seduction. Liposuction. Find them all in the fearless Nip/Tuck, the award-winning series that's the scalpel's
edge of entertainment...and the spark for debate about what cosmetic surgery can or cannot bring to a patient's
life. Dylan Walsh and Julian McMahon play plastic surgeons/best friends whose glamorous South Beach practice is
a revolving door for Season 4's hot-button issues (including a terrifying story arc about an organ-harvest ring)
and human foibles (a ventriloquist wants to look like his dummy). Guest stars include Jacqueline Bissett, Larry
Hagman, Alanis Morissette, Mo'Nique, Rosie O'Donnell, Brooke Shields and more. Thrills, surprises, shocks, stars
abound in this 5-disc set. And all it takes is a little Nip/Tuck.
Synopsis:
The bullet that killed his daughter was meant for Boston cop Thomas Craven. That's what police brass and
Craven himself think, but that's not what the investigation finds. Clue after clue and witness after
witness, the search leads him into a shadowy realm where money and political intrigue intersect. If
Craven wasn't a target before, he and anyone linked to his inquiry now is. Mel Gibson stars in his first
screen lead in eight years, making Craven's grief palpable and his quest for payback stone-cold and
relentless. Martin Campbell (Casino Royale) directs from a screenplay co-written by The Departed's
William Monahan. Gibson is back, taking us to the edge and into the sinister darkness.
REVIEW
If you are looking for a tight, suspenseful thriller, EDGE OF DARKNESS may be for you. While there is a good
bit of violence, there is also a good story supporting all actions taken. Gibson is right on as the vengeful
father seeing justice for his slain daughter. You see him struggle with his desire for vengence while trying
to honor the sense of justice he has lived by all his life. You feel his anger, rage, sorrow and you hope
that in the end the bad guys get their due.
Director Martin Campbell keeps things moving through the Boston locale, with a nice mix of action and
introspective moments between Craven and his daughter. The flashbacks add depth to the drama, and more
meaning to the relationship between father and daughter.
Synopsis:
David Tennant and Patrick Stewart star in this critically acclaimed production of Shakespeare’s masterpiece
from Britain’s renowned Royal Shakespeare Company. No recent stage production in Britain has attracted the
excitement and nearly unanimous critical praise as this Hamlet. Tennant's interpretation was recognized as
defining the role for a generation, and Stewart’s complex Claudius won the Olivier award, Britain’s highest
stage honor. In this specially-shot screen version, filmed on location rather than in the theater, Tennant
and Stewart reprise their roles. Dynamic, exciting and contemporary, it breathes new life into Shakespeare's
greatest play.
Featured Actors: David Tennant (Doctor Who), Patrick Stewart (X-Men, Star Trek: The Next Generation), Oliver
Ford Davis (Waking the Dead), Penny Downie, Mariah Gale
REVIEW
This is a modern production of the play by Shakespeare. I can't remember if I have ever really sat through
the play before, but I did yesterday. THe Royal Shakespeare Company is marvelous, and I kept thinking of what
we have done to the English language over the years. Patric Stewart is marvelous as Claudius and the ghost;
David Tennant shows tremendous range as he runs the emotional gamut of love, pain, comedy, sorry and shock.
While we have seen this plot played out in many different ways over the years, this production has it all.
Prince Hamlet of Denmark learns that his father's death was not an accident, but murder so that his uncle could
marry his mother and become King. The ghost of his father tells Hamlet of this as he wanders the dark halls
of the castle at midnight. Poor Hamlet is torn in his indecision about how to handle the situation.
This is indeed a memorable production. With this cast and modern dress, it could be just the one you will sit
through.
THE SURVIVORS - The Original Series
Release date: April 27, 2010
The original SURVIVOR series, broadcast by the BBC between 1975 and 1977 was one of the most popular series of all time.
Terry Nation does a wonderful job of developing his characters so that you learn a little about them each episode.
In the original series, you follow a few individuals that survived a deadly disease that struck the world with swiftly
and without warning. This is the chilling story of some of those who survive -- Jenny, Greg, Abby and others -- determined
to construct a new community from the surrounding wasteland where the technology and skills of the old life have become
obsolete.
REVIEW
The focus of the series lands on three main characters. Abby Grant, a very middle class mother, who is played by
Carolyn Seymour. Ian McCulloch plays Greg Preston, a Civil Engineer and someone who seems to find some sense of
purpose in an otherwise unfulfilled life after the coming of the "death". Lucy Fleming's Jenny Richards is written
very variably from occasionally being utterly wet to eventually becoming something of an action heroine towards the
end of the show.
Synopsis:
This April, the BBC releases a chilling reinvention of the unforgettable post-apocalyptic 1970’s series -
Survivors - in the 5-disc DVD set, Survivors: Complete Seasons One and Two. Written by BAFTA Award-winner
Adrian Hodges (Primeval) and premiering on BBC AMERICA February 13, Survivors is based on Terry Nation’s
thrilling novel about a deadly virus that has swept across the world, destroying all but a random selection
of desperate souls. Still alive when so many have died, these “lucky ones” must step into a new world where
everything that was once safe and familiar is now strange and dangerous. In the ghost cities and empty fields,
power, water and food supplies are scarce. Just to stay alive they will have to band together, utilize their
talents and learn new skills as they rebuild civilization. But can they all be trusted?
Survivors: Complete Seasons One and Two features all 12 episodes, filmed in high definition, of the engrossing
BBC AMERICA series along with extensive bonus materials including a making-of featurette, character profiles
and an Easter Egg. Additionally, on the same date, the BBC will release the original 1970’s version, Survivors:
The Complete Original Series. The 6-disc set will include all 38 original episodes along with the featurette
“The Cult of Survivors,” photo galleries and a personal collection of Lucy Fleming’s photographs.
REVIEW
In the revived version of the SURVIVORS, you fairly quickly see a group forming from some of the most disparate and
desperate people. This series quickly becomes addictive -- you want to see what happens to the group next, what
challenges they will be faced with as they struggle to survive.
What would you do if there was no electricity, no cell phones, no government? You see this small group of people
struggle to survive, gathering food and water from warehouses, stores, homes. They fight for their survival against
other looters and finally the government that is established in these primitive times.
THE PRISONER
Key Actors: Jim Caviezel, Ian McKellen, Ruth Wilson, Jamie Campbell-Bower, Hayley Atwell, Lennie James
Release date: April 6, 2010
Synopsis:
The Prisoner miniseries is a reinterpretation of the British 1960s cult hit series that starred and was co-created by
Patrick McGoohan. The Premise : A man, known as Six, finds himself inexplicably trapped in The Village with no memory
of how he arrived. As he explores his environment, he discovers that his fellow inhabitants are identified by number
instead of name, have no memory of any prior existence, and are under constant surveillance. Not knowing whom to trust,
Six is driven by the need to discover the truth behind The Village, the reason for his being there, and most importantly --
how he can escape. Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ, The Thin Red Line) plays the role of Six; and two-time Oscar
nominee Ian McKellen (Lord of the Rings, The Da Vinci Code) co-stars as Two.
REVIEW
The problem with remakes is that it has to be better than the original -- or different enough to give you something else
to think about as you watch it. While this version of the Prisoner is good, it will never surpass the original -- only
because the original was "the" original. No one else had perceived of a story quite like the original Prisoner scenario
and Patrick McGoohan was such a fine actor, it would be hard to overcome any role associated to him.
That said, Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen are outstanding. Since this is a miniseries rather than a regular TV series, there
is more interaction between 2 and 6 and as a result, you get to know more about each of the principal characters. The story
is more tightly written than the original because of the restricted timeframe they were working with. All in all, the new
Prisoner is worth watching. The visuals are stunning!
POSEIDON
Release date: April 6, 2010
Synopsis:
It's New Year?s Eve on the Poseidon. Partying voyagers toast the future. The future comes in a rush: a 150-
foot rogue wave flips the cruise ship over?and a struggle to survive begins. Director Wolfgang Petersen
(The Perfect Storm) returns to the sea with a thrill-packed, cutting-edge screen adaptation of Paul Gallico's
novel The Poseidon Adventure. Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell, Richard Dreyfuss, Emmy Rossum and more play passengers
who must rely on each other as they seek safety through the water, flames and wreckage of an upside-down world.
REVIEW
The special effects are the real stars of this movie. Wolfgang Peterson has pulled together a wonderful remake of
the 1972 disaster movie THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE. However, this version is far more spectacular, with shocking digital
effects, massive sets, amazing stunt-work and enough fire and water to fill five movies with challenging worst-case
scenarios. A small group of survivors (including Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell, Emmy Rossum, and Richard Dreyfuss) begin
their long climb climb upwards, to the ship's hull, in their treacherous quest for a safe exit. Unfortunately, not a
lot of time was spent on character development for any of the principal characters. You are fed bits and pieces here
and there, but you don't get close to any of them. However Petersen's handling of non-stop action is so slick and
professional that you can't wait to see what obstacle will be put in front of the survivors next! The capsizing
scenes are nothing less than awesome, with some effects so real (and so horrifying) that younger and more sensitive
viewers may need to look away. Even without getting involved with a character, POSEIDON is certainly never boring.
Here is something unusual for you to consider. The all-new Warner Archive release of Ripley’s
Believe It Or Not; the 2-Disc DVD set contains all 24 theatrical shorts circa 1930-1932 starring
Mr. Ripley as your host through the world of “Believe It or Not”.
The collection is being made available for the first time ever on DVD by the Warner Archive starting
March
.
REVIEW
Everyone knows of Ripley's Believe it or Not, but I wonder how many have actually seen any of the
episodes from the show. This recent release not only has Robert Ripley stalking about unbelievable
things -- but showing you them through his drawings. As a cartoonist, Ripley also would draw to
illustrate the item he was talking about. These new videos were part of the regular cinema
entertainment prior to a major feature. Made in the 1930s, they were both entertaining and
informative.
Synopsis:
The filmmakers behind The Matrix and V for Vendetta bring new blood to martial arts movies in this smashing
adventure. Korean pop star Rain plays heroic, deadly Raizo. Trained from childhood in the way of the Ozunu
Clan ninja, he is stalked by fellow warriors and their dojo patriarch (martial arts legend Sho Kosugi)…and
is on the run with a Europol agent (Naomie Harris) who has proof the clan sells assassination services to
governments.
REVIEW
From the first opening sequence, with body parts and blood flying around the screen, you know that
this is going to be an energetic movie about children taught to be assassins -- assassins like
no other - Ninjas! Ninjas, an order of ancient warriors, move like ghosts, coming into a room
like whisps of smoke!
I can see where men (age group 18-28) would love this movie. Rain does a wonderful job as
Raizo -- a ninja that breaks with his clan and defends a researcher who is looking into ninja and
the nine clans represented. The final battle between Raizo and martial arts legend Sho Kosugi
is outstanding.
THE BROTHERS WARNER
Release date: March 9, 2010
REVIEW
The producer of this film, Cass Warner, is actually the granddaughter of Harry Warner, one of the four
original Warner Brothers. This documentary focuses on the studio and the story of the four Warner Brothers
themselves, starting back in the 19th century and their ventures into the entertainment industry that
predate the forming of Warner Brothers the company by twenty years. It goes forward past the time that
they exited the running of Warner Brothers the company and talks about the lives of the brothers themselves.
Although there were real problems between the brothers in their own private lives, they were devoted to
making movies. This is a very fascinating documentary for those interested in film history. Given
Warner Bros. place in the movie industry today, it gives a different perspective on the movie industry
from the early days through today.
THE BLIND SIDE
Release date: March 23, 2010
Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Download, at http://bit.ly/blfduZ
THE BLIND SIDE is a 2009 American drama–sports film written and directed by John Lee Hancock, and based on the 2006 book
THE BLIND SIDE: EVOLUTION OF A GAME by Michael Lewis.[2][3] The storyline features Michael Oher, an offensive lineman who
plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. The film follows Oher from his impoverished upbringing, through his years at
Wingate Christian School (a fictional representation of Briarcrest Christian School in suburban Memphis, Tennessee[4]),
his adoption by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, and on to his position as one of the most highly coveted prospects in college
football. For her performance, Sandra Bullock won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and a Screen Actors Guild Award
for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role as well as an Academy Award for Best Actress. The film
itself also received an Academy Award for Best Picture nomination.
The film stars Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher, Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy, Oher's adoptive
parents, and Kathy Bates as Miss Sue, Oher's tutor. The movie also features appearances by several current and former NCAA
coaches, including SEC coaches Houston Nutt and Ed Orgeron (Oher's coaches in college, though Nutt represented Arkansas at
the time and therefore does so in the film) and Nick Saban (who was at LSU at the time and represents them in the film),
former coaches Lou Holtz, Tommy Tuberville, Phillip Fulmer, as well as recruiting analyst Tom Lemming.
REVIEW
If you are looking for a feel-good movie to watch with the whole family, check out THE BLIND SIDE. This heart-warming
story teaches a number of lessons -- sharing, kindness, family! Sandra Bullock is awesome as Leigh Anne Tuohy, a Memphis
Mom who takes in "Big Mike", a lumbering black youth who had no family but a big heart and a desire to belong somewhere.
Along with his big size, he could play sports. The Tuohys took him in, opened up their hearts and home to him.
This is a wonderful, true story -- meant to be shared.
TOM AND JERRY'S GREATEST CHASES, VOLUME 4
Warner Home Video - 98 min - Region: 1 (USA & territories, Canada)
REVIEW
Parents rejoice! Another Tom & Jerry DVD is available for you and your children to enjoy!
Since the 1940s, Tom and Jerry have provided cat and mouse antics for all ages. What kid hasn't
enjoyed these characters created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera? I enjoyed them when I was
a kid; now my nieces & nephews and their children are enjoying these videos. The other advantage
is that they are short, so they will hold the attention of the smallest children. The giggles that
come from the room when I put on this DVD is pure pleasure talking!
Among some of my favorite shorts in this collection are:
"Little Quacker" (1950) and "Just Ducky" (1953), featuring Jerry's little friend duck
"Tom and Chérie" (1955) features Tom, Jerry, and Jerry's assistant Tuffy in the third "Mouseketeer" short
(after "The Two Mouseketeers" (1952) and "Touche', Pussy Cat!" (1954))
"Jerry & Jumbo" (1953) featuring Jerry and his baby elephant friend Jumbo, who fell off a circus train
"Little School Mouse" (1954) entertains the notion of Jerry teaching Tuffy how to outwit cats and ends up
with him needing to learn a thing or two himself
Watching these videos not only harkens back to a different time, but it presents a certain innocence to
cartoons that I still love after after all these years. The only blood you'll see is the ketchup used to
fool Tom into thinking he's bleeding every now and then. Try to find that in today's cartoons!
Be sure to look for Tom and Jerry's Greatest Chases, Volume 4. Share them with those you love -- laugh
together! It's good for your health!
SCARECROW AND MRS. KING - SEASON ONE
Release date: March 22, 2010
It has been a LONG time coming, but this 1983 series has finally come to DVD. The series ran from
October 3, 1983, to May 28, 1987 on CBS. The show starred Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner as divorced
housewife Amanda King and top-level "Agency" operative Lee Stetson who begin a strange association, and
eventual romance, after encountering one another in a subway station.
REVIEW
Has it really been that long ago? I guess time has flown by, but it was still good to see this series
finally hit DVD release. I know a lot of people have been waiting to see it!
This was one of those charming duos that had great chemistry. Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson were
marvelous together. Mrs. King was always getting embroiled in one adventure after another. It was comical
watching her try to balance between her family and the "spy" business.
I think this DVD -- and the entire series -- will be a great addition to my library. There are a number of
episodes I'll want to watch over and over again. The relationship between Lee Stetson and Mrs. King will
remind you somewhat of other old classics -- Beauty and the Beast, for one!
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Available on DVD: March 2, 2010
Official Site URL: www.bbcamericashop.com
Synopsis:
Fans of the upcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND film starring Johnny Depp will revel in this surreal, gothic
version of the Lewis Carroll fantasy directed by Jonathan Miller. Miller’s masterpiece was filmed for
the BBC in 1966 and stars acting legends Peter Sellers, John Gielgud, Michael Redgrave, Peter Cook and
Leo McKern, with dreamlike music written and performed by Ravi Shankar. In this Alice, an enigmatic
young girl wanders through a Victorian landscape populated by the most bizarre and astonishing characters.
Alice gently questions each one in turn, subtly mocking their middle-class English values. Packed with
extras from the BBC vault, this Alice in Wonderland is a feast for the imagination!
SCOOBY-DOO! ABRACADABRA-DOO
Release date: February 18, 2010
Official website: www.abracadabradoo.com
Synopsis:
In this brand-new adventure, Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang set out on a trip to visit Daphne’s sister Madelyn,
who has been studying magic at the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy. However, when the gang arrives, they learn that the
school has been troubled with strange disturbances. Many of its students have fled after reporting sightings of a
giant Gryphon that’s frightened them. The gang smells trouble and sets out to investigate.
CLINT EASTWOOD: 35 FILMS 35 YEARS
There are few actors or movie makers with the staying power of Clint Eastwood. He is a master storyteller
and one of the few actors who have made the transition to director successfully -- while continuing to
act. Here is a wonderful documentary that chronicles Clint Eastwood's 35 years at Warner Bros. They have
made so many classics together -- from Dirty Harry to The Changeling. You will go behind the scenes as
films are made and be given a peek at the complex personality of Clint Eastwood.
REVIEW
Clint Eastwood is a tremendous story teller. He has proven time and time again that he knows what stories to bring to
life on the big screen. In this collection, you will share some special moments with Clint Eastwood -- watch him play
piano, talk about some of his movies and watch him work as he directs some of his greatest movies. Even if you don't
like Clint Eastwood, this collection of work is impressive in its breadth of subject matter. You go from Dirty Harry
to Million Dollar Baby. The emotion that comes across the screen is unlike any other. "Do you feel lucky?" "Make My
Day." These are just a few of the superb lines he delivers -- as only Clint Eastwood could. Go back in time a bit to
relive the emergence of Eastwood as Harry Callaghan. See if one of your favorites is included in the mix!
EDGE OF DARKNESS: THE COMPLETE BBC SERIES
Release date: January 30, 2010
Official website: www.bbcamerica.com
Synopsis:
Police detective Ronnie Craven investigates the killing of his own daughter and becomes embroiled in a vast conspiracy.
DVD Features:
- Alternate ending to the final episode
- Music-only audio option to isolate the Eric Clapton/Michael Kamen BAFTA-winning score
- Magnox: The Secrets of Edge of Darkness featuring interviews with the cast and crew
- "Did You See" featuring reviews of the original BBC broadcast
- Interview with Bob Peck from the BBC's Breakfast Time morning program
- Highlights from the BAFTA awards and Broadcasting Press Guild Awards including interviews with Bob Peck,
Joe Don Baker, and producer Michael Wearing
- Photo gallery
REVIEW
While this series was released in 1986, it holds up quite well. This thriller showcases the talent of
Bob Peck as Detective Inspector Ronald Craven. It won both the Best Drama Serial and Best Original
Music at the 1986 BAFTAs.
Not only is this an intense story that gives you a flavor of the British justice system, it has a hint of
politcal activism and is a portrait of a father's search for the truth behind the shooting death of his
daughter.
Each episode builds as Craven learns more about his daughter's activities and what could have led to her
death. This is a top-rate story and production.
If the title sounds familiar, it's because the current movie out with Mel Gibson under the same name
was based on this story.
SOUTHLAND: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON UNCENSORED
Release date: January 26, 2010
Official web site: www.southlanddvd.com
Synopsis:
L.A. is sandy beaches and Bel-Air mansions and flawless bodies. And it’s gang bangers and drug deals gone
wrong and apartments crammed with almost as many people as cockroaches. It’s Southland, the place where a
rookie cop and his savvier, veteran colleagues struggle to make a difference. Here in a 2-Disc Set are all
seven Season One Episodes of the gripping, lightning-paced series about the men and women who live their
lives – professional and personal – on a jagged edge, taking on criminals, victims and a sprawling city
tainted by vice and seething with danger. It’s hellish work. But, as one wised-up cop says, “Every once
in a while, you get to take a bad guy off the street for good. And that, my friend, is God’s work.”
TOP GEAR SEASON 11 AND SEASON 12
Release date: January 12, 2010
Top Gear Starring: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May
Season 11 Synopsis:
This season's highlights include a car chase in presenter-chosen old bangers for traffic cops, a race
in the French Alps against extreme skiers, a race across Japan (a Nissan car versus public transport),
a cross-country fox hunt (with Jeremy as the prey), and a Brits versus German Top Gear challenge.
Season 12 Synopsis:
The world's biggest car show returns, and this series kicks off with a crash, a bang and an overwhelming
smell of burning when Jeremy, Richard and James buy second-hand trucks and turn their hands to being truck
drivers - which turns out to be a lot harder than they thought. The boys travel to the USA to take three
new generation big-engine 'muscle' cars on an epic road trip from San Francisco to the heart of Utah; are
challenged to drive from the heart of Switzerland to the North West coast of England on just one tank of
fuel and James travels to the frozen North to discover why the Finns are such good racing drivers.
Some Top Gear stat:
• Top Gear is the most popular car entertainment show worldwide
• As seen on BBC AMERICA– Now in over 64 million homes
• More than 500 million people worldwide have seen Top Gear
• Top Gear YouTube channel have over 184,000 subscribers and over 5.6 million views
• Top Gear is the most visited site on BBCAmerica.com
• 79% of all video viewed on BBCAmerica.com is from Top Gear
REVIEW
I just love this show!!!! Sometimes I don't get all the British humor or recognize all the names of people
being thrown about, but these guys do have the best job on Earth! I normally don't like comedy shows of any
kind. People acting stupid just don't do it for me, but these gentlemen are just hysterical! They will take
cars and do some amazing things with them! In addition, their reviews of some of the new "muscle" cars is
wonderful. They pull no punches in their review of Ferrari, Astin Martin, Alfa Romeo.
On TOP GEAR 11, they race in the French Alps against extreme skiers, race across Japan (a Nissan car versus
public transport), a cross-country fox hunt (with Jeremy as the prey), and a Brits versus German Top Gear challenge.
Their race across Japan reminded me of times when I've been in foreign countries and couldn't read the road signs!
In TOP GEAR 12, the guys travel to the USA to take three new generation big-engine 'muscle' cars
on an epic road trip from San Francisco to the heart of Utah; are challenged to drive from the heart of Switzerland
to the North West coast of England on just one tank of fuel and James travels to the frozen North to discover why
the Finns are such good racing drivers.
If you love cars, even if you don't, but enjoy good humor, you should pick up these DVDs. Top Gear 11's 2-disc
set gives you about 6 hours of enjoyment. Top Gear 12's 4-discs provides you with 7 3/4 hours of fun.
Aside from all the car stuff, they also visit some of the most beautiful countries -- the photography is just outstanding!
ROBIN HOOD: SEASON THREE
Release date: January 12, 2010
Official website: www.bbcamerica.com
Synopsis:
The legend continues... With new allies and old enemies, Robin Hood returns for a third series full of thrilling adventures as Robin and his gang continue to outwit the dastardly Sheriff and his forces. As the series begins,
the outlaws are in disarray. Marian is dead and Robin has split up the gang and launched a solo mission to avenge
her and kill Gisborne. It is only the intervention of the mysterious Tuck that stops Robin joining Marian in an
early grave. Which is bad news for Gisbourne and the Sheriff. Under pressure from Prince John, they must take
down Robin Hood once and for all. When the prince, tired of their ineffectualness and bad leadership, arrives
in Nottingham to reprimand the Sheriff and Gisbourne, it becomes clear that there is only room forone sidekick
at his table,but which one?
REVIEW
I have loved this series from the very beginning. Jonas Armstrong is wonderful as Robin Hood -- and he has such
good company in the role from Errol Flynn to Russell Crowe! There were a number of new twists in the story this
season. Picturing Guy of Gisbourne as a good guy was a bit hard, but had the story continued, I think it might
have worked out. Guy was indeed seeking power, but you see ocasions of hope for the true honest self to emerge.
He is as haunted by Marion as Robin; so our two main characters have much in common. Richard Armitage, by the way,
made a marvelous Guy of Gisbourne. Additions to the cast in this season were very worthwhile. Brother Tuck,
David Harewood and Kate, Joanne Froggatt, added considerably to the enjoyment of this season. However, my favorite
character was, and is, Much portrayed by Sam Troughton. The ever faithful right-hand man of Robin added a sense of humor and levity to the series.
ER: THE COMPLETE TWELTH SEASON
Release date: January 12, 2010
Official site: www.ertv.com
Synopsis:
Look who's checked in at County General: Dr. Victor Clemente arrives with a motor mouth, a load of talent,
and a questionable past. Imposing, no-nonsense Eve Spellman takes charge (and almost takes over) as the
new nurse manager. And hunky paramedic Tony Gates proves he's more than a guy on the make. Season 12 also
brings spiraling drama and suspense to the lives of ER veterans. Abby and Kovacs share unexpected news.
Gallant comes home from Iraq to be with Neela. Pratt goes to Darfur to work with Carter. And burn victims,
stabbing victims, gunshot victims, assault victims--young and old, male and female, grateful and combative
--keep the ER on edge. And sometimes over the edge.
REVIEW
This is one of those series that has had a number of ups and downs over its long run. When George Clooney
left the series, there were predictions of cancellation -- but here it is, 12 years later -- still going.
I can't say that this year has been as strong as some of the others. Many people have mentioned they didn't
care for the Africa episodes featuring Dr. Carter (Noah Wyle). However, there were a number of wonderful
episodes, which critics noted with emmy nominations to folks like James Woods.
Overall, a good season with varied stories and more of the internal turmoil between staff and management.
There were some wonderful guest stars as well this season -- including Armand Assante, Ernie Hudson and
John Stamos. Fans of the series will not want to miss an episode.
New DVDs are coming out all the time. Please visit the DVD page for more information
and reviews. DVD NEWS AND REVIEWS .
JEREMIAH: SEASON 2:
Release date: March 2, 2010
Synopsis:
Jeremiah Season 2 (Amazon.com Exclusive): Season 2 of Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski’s adaptation of
French post-apocalyptic comic book finally makes it to DVD. Luke Perry, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Sean Astin
headline the second season which expands on the story of the children who survived a plague that wiped out
adults across the planet and who have now reached maturity and are trying to rebuild the world. The first
season of this series that aired on Showtime from 2002 to 2004 has been available on DVD for several years
and now this Amazon.com exclusive finally brings us the show’s conclusion. This series made to John J. Joex’s
list of the Top 10 Science Fiction and Fantasy shows from the Past Decade. (Note that this product is manufactured
on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.) (Due out Mar 2nd)
SCOOBY-DOO! ABRACADABRA-DOO
Release date: February 18, 2010
Official website: www.abracadabradoo.com
Synopsis:
In this brand-new adventure, Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang set out on a trip to visit Daphne’s sister Madelyn,
who has been studying magic at the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy. However, when the gang arrives, they learn that the
school has been troubled with strange disturbances. Many of its students have fled after reporting sightings of a
giant Gryphon that’s frightened them. The gang smells trouble and sets out to investigate.
CLINT EASTWOOD: 35 FILMS 35 YEARS
There are few actors or movie makers with the staying power of Clint Eastwood. He is a master storyteller
and one of the few actors who have made the transition to director successfully -- while continuing to
act. Here is a wonderful documentary that chronicles Clint Eastwood's 35 years at Warner Bros. They have
made so many classics together -- from Dirty Harry to The Changeling. You will go behind the scenes as
films are made and be given a peek at the complex personality of Clint Eastwood.
REVIEW
Clint Eastwood is a tremendous story teller. He has proven time and time again that he knows what stories to bring to
life on the big screen. In this collection, you will share some special moments with Clint Eastwood -- watch him play
piano, talk about some of his movies and watch him work as he directs some of his greatest movies. Even if you don't
like Clint Eastwood, this collection of work is impressive in its breadth of subject matter. You go from Dirty Harry
to Million Dollar Baby. The emotion that comes across the screen is unlike any other. "Do you feel lucky?" "Make My
Day." These are just a few of the superb lines he delivers -- as only Clint Eastwood could. Go back in time a bit to
relive the emergence of Eastwood as Harry Callaghan. See if one of your favorites is included in the mix!
EDGE OF DARKNESS: THE COMPLETE BBC SERIES
Release date: January 30, 2010
Official website: www.bbcamerica.com
Synopsis:
Police detective Ronnie Craven investigates the killing of his own daughter and becomes embroiled in a vast conspiracy.
DVD Features:
- Alternate ending to the final episode
- Music-only audio option to isolate the Eric Clapton/Michael Kamen BAFTA-winning score
- Magnox: The Secrets of Edge of Darkness featuring interviews with the cast and crew
- "Did You See" featuring reviews of the original BBC broadcast
- Interview with Bob Peck from the BBC's Breakfast Time morning program
- Highlights from the BAFTA awards and Broadcasting Press Guild Awards including interviews with Bob Peck,
Joe Don Baker, and producer Michael Wearing
- Photo gallery
REVIEW
While this series was released in 1986, it holds up quite well. This thriller showcases the talent of
Bob Peck as Detective Inspector Ronald Craven. It won both the Best Drama Serial and Best Original
Music at the 1986 BAFTAs.
Not only is this an intense story that gives you a flavor of the British justice system, it has a hint of
politcal activism and is a portrait of a father's search for the truth behind the shooting death of his
daughter.
Each episode builds as Craven learns more about his daughter's activities and what could have led to her
death. This is a top-rate story and production.
If the title sounds familiar, it's because the current movie out with Mel Gibson under the same name
was based on this story.
SOUTHLAND: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON UNCENSORED
Release date: January 26, 2010
Official web site: www.southlanddvd.com
Synopsis:
L.A. is sandy beaches and Bel-Air mansions and flawless bodies. And it’s gang bangers and drug deals gone
wrong and apartments crammed with almost as many people as cockroaches. It’s Southland, the place where a
rookie cop and his savvier, veteran colleagues struggle to make a difference. Here in a 2-Disc Set are all
seven Season One Episodes of the gripping, lightning-paced series about the men and women who live their
lives – professional and personal – on a jagged edge, taking on criminals, victims and a sprawling city
tainted by vice and seething with danger. It’s hellish work. But, as one wised-up cop says, “Every once
in a while, you get to take a bad guy off the street for good. And that, my friend, is God’s work.”
TOP GEAR SEASON 11 AND SEASON 12
Release date: January 12, 2010
Top Gear Starring: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May
Season 11 Synopsis:
This season's highlights include a car chase in presenter-chosen old bangers for traffic cops, a race
in the French Alps against extreme skiers, a race across Japan (a Nissan car versus public transport),
a cross-country fox hunt (with Jeremy as the prey), and a Brits versus German Top Gear challenge.
Season 12 Synopsis:
The world's biggest car show returns, and this series kicks off with a crash, a bang and an overwhelming
smell of burning when Jeremy, Richard and James buy second-hand trucks and turn their hands to being truck
drivers - which turns out to be a lot harder than they thought. The boys travel to the USA to take three
new generation big-engine 'muscle' cars on an epic road trip from San Francisco to the heart of Utah; are
challenged to drive from the heart of Switzerland to the North West coast of England on just one tank of
fuel and James travels to the frozen North to discover why the Finns are such good racing drivers.
Some Top Gear stat:
• Top Gear is the most popular car entertainment show worldwide
• As seen on BBC AMERICA– Now in over 64 million homes
• More than 500 million people worldwide have seen Top Gear
• Top Gear YouTube channel have over 184,000 subscribers and over 5.6 million views
• Top Gear is the most visited site on BBCAmerica.com
• 79% of all video viewed on BBCAmerica.com is from Top Gear
REVIEW
I just love this show!!!! Sometimes I don't get all the British humor or recognize all the names of people
being thrown about, but these guys do have the best job on Earth! I normally don't like comedy shows of any
kind. People acting stupid just don't do it for me, but these gentlemen are just hysterical! They will take
cars and do some amazing things with them! In addition, their reviews of some of the new "muscle" cars is
wonderful. They pull no punches in their review of Ferrari, Astin Martin, Alfa Romeo.
On TOP GEAR 11, they race in the French Alps against extreme skiers, race across Japan (a Nissan car versus
public transport), a cross-country fox hunt (with Jeremy as the prey), and a Brits versus German Top Gear challenge.
Their race across Japan reminded me of times when I've been in foreign countries and couldn't read the road signs!
In TOP GEAR 12, the guys travel to the USA to take three new generation big-engine 'muscle' cars
on an epic road trip from San Francisco to the heart of Utah; are challenged to drive from the heart of Switzerland
to the North West coast of England on just one tank of fuel and James travels to the frozen North to discover why
the Finns are such good racing drivers.
If you love cars, even if you don't, but enjoy good humor, you should pick up these DVDs. Top Gear 11's 2-disc
set gives you about 6 hours of enjoyment. Top Gear 12's 4-discs provides you with 7 3/4 hours of fun.
Aside from all the car stuff, they also visit some of the most beautiful countries -- the photography is just outstanding!
ROBIN HOOD: SEASON THREE
Release date: January 12, 2010
Official website: www.bbcamerica.com
Synopsis:
The legend continues... With new allies and old enemies, Robin Hood returns for a third series full of thrilling adventures as Robin and his gang continue to outwit the dastardly Sheriff and his forces. As the series begins,
the outlaws are in disarray. Marian is dead and Robin has split up the gang and launched a solo mission to avenge
her and kill Gisborne. It is only the intervention of the mysterious Tuck that stops Robin joining Marian in an
early grave. Which is bad news for Gisbourne and the Sheriff. Under pressure from Prince John, they must take
down Robin Hood once and for all. When the prince, tired of their ineffectualness and bad leadership, arrives
in Nottingham to reprimand the Sheriff and Gisbourne, it becomes clear that there is only room forone sidekick
at his table,but which one?
REVIEW
I have loved this series from the very beginning. Jonas Armstrong is wonderful as Robin Hood -- and he has such
good company in the role from Errol Flynn to Russell Crowe! There were a number of new twists in the story this
season. Picturing Guy of Gisbourne as a good guy was a bit hard, but had the story continued, I think it might
have worked out. Guy was indeed seeking power, but you see ocasions of hope for the true honest self to emerge.
He is as haunted by Marion as Robin; so our two main characters have much in common. Richard Armitage, by the way,
made a marvelous Guy of Gisbourne. Additions to the cast in this season were very worthwhile. Brother Tuck,
David Harewood and Kate, Joanne Froggatt, added considerably to the enjoyment of this season. However, my favorite
character was, and is, Much portrayed by Sam Troughton. The ever faithful right-hand man of Robin added a sense of humor and levity to the series.
ER: THE COMPLETE TWELTH SEASON
Release date: January 12, 2010
Official site: www.ertv.com
Synopsis:
Look who's checked in at County General: Dr. Victor Clemente arrives with a motor mouth, a load of talent,
and a questionable past. Imposing, no-nonsense Eve Spellman takes charge (and almost takes over) as the
new nurse manager. And hunky paramedic Tony Gates proves he's more than a guy on the make. Season 12 also
brings spiraling drama and suspense to the lives of ER veterans. Abby and Kovacs share unexpected news.
Gallant comes home from Iraq to be with Neela. Pratt goes to Darfur to work with Carter. And burn victims,
stabbing victims, gunshot victims, assault victims--young and old, male and female, grateful and combative
--keep the ER on edge. And sometimes over the edge.
REVIEW
This is one of those series that has had a number of ups and downs over its long run. When George Clooney
left the series, there were predictions of cancellation -- but here it is, 12 years later -- still going.
I can't say that this year has been as strong as some of the others. Many people have mentioned they didn't
care for the Africa episodes featuring Dr. Carter (Noah Wyle). However, there were a number of wonderful
episodes, which critics noted with emmy nominations to folks like James Woods.
Overall, a good season with varied stories and more of the internal turmoil between staff and management.
There were some wonderful guest stars as well this season -- including Armand Assante, Ernie Hudson and
John Stamos. Fans of the series will not want to miss an episode.
GUEST REVIEW:
I try go get different points of view -- especially since these are "family" videos and there are
certain issues parents need to be aware of "before" watching these videos with their children.
Here is a guest review of several of the latest DVDs from the WB that fall into the "family video" category."
Review for PUBLIC ENEMIES, FIRST FLIGHT and WONDER WOMAN
First of all I would like to say that I enjoyed all three of the movies a lot. The quality of the DC movies
really does surpass that of Marvel's Animation department. They were all well done and the stories were very
faithful to the comics. I understand that they are PG-13 movies but was very disappointed at how kid unfriendly
they were. The violence in WONDER WOMAN was the biggest set back that I found. Most of the inuendo would be
lost on younger viewers but within the opening battle sequence there is a beheading.
In FIRST FLIGHT, the language was more apparent and the violence was not as bad except for the impalement of the Battika (spelling) and that of the rogue pirate.
PUBLIC ENEMIES I was just disappointed in the language. The violence was not over the top but in several
situations another word could have been chosen to make it more acceptable. I enjoyed the movie and found
it close to the comic storyline. The artwork was also rendered to closely resemble the original artists
work. Nice job on the movies overall but it will be a while before the kids will be watching any of them.
JOHNNY QUEST has been fun to watch. A little different then the original Johnny I remember but the kids enjoy it regardless.
Legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer is back again in the nick of time with Eleventh Hour. This
Complete 6-Disc, 18-Episode Series stars Rufus Sewell as a brilliant biophysicist and special
science advisor to the government investigating scientific crises and oddities – everything
from cloning to cryogenics. With absolute jurisdiction and a resolve to apprehend those abusing
and misusing scientific discoveries and breakthroughs for their own gain, he’s called in as the
last line of defense. Marley Shelton co-stars as the decorated FBI protection officer assigned
to watch his back. Based on the British miniseries by acclaimed writer Stephen Gallagher, the
suspenseful series follows the unlikely pair as they crusade to protect the substance of science
from those with nefarious motives.
GENESIS II, synopsis:
“My name is Dylan Hunt. My story begins the day on which I died.” Gene Roddenberry, the
creator of Star Trek, brings fans another enthralling tale of the future. Set in a time
between now and the era of the starship Enterprise, Genesis II follows Hunt (Alex Cord),
who awakes after 154 years of suspended animation into a post-apocalyptic world that’s
torn between the peace-loving citizens of Pax and the militaristic, mutant Tyranians.
Both want Hunt to join their cause. But the Tyranians have two cruel weapons to persuade
Hunt: a device of torture called a stim. And an alluring mutant (Mariette Hartley) with
two navels…and one ice-cold heart.
REVIEW:
This was an interesting flash-from-the-past -- a series developed by Gene Roddenberry that
gave us a glimpse of what the future might be. There are a number of very familiar faces in
this pilot episode/movie. Mariette Harley plays a mutant with two navels; Percy Rodriguez is
the leader -- many faces from STAR TREK are sprinkled throughout.
This seemed like a very familiar story -- a scientist wakes up 154 years after he is placed
in suspended animation. He finds a world very different from what he left -- because of bomb
has destroyed many of the major cities. Our hero, Dylan Hunt, is introduced to the new
environment, first by the powerful Pax and then he sees the Tyranians. Two classes still
in conflict.He must discover who are the good-guys.
Alex Cord and Mariette Hartley are wonderful in their roles. Given that this was made in
1973, many of the things we can do today had to be done with actual sets and models. Still,
the story is a good one. The idea of a subterranian transit system is interesting; the
idea of a device "stim" to stimulate pleasure and pain, etc.
This could have been an interesting TV series, but producers decided to go with the
"Planet of the Apes" series instead. Roddenberrry came back with a second pilot, PLANET
EARTH, that also fell by the wayside. Roddenberry used the name "Dylan Hunt" and a number
of the ideas from this pilot on ANDROMEDA which starred Kevin Sorbo.
To celebrate the release of the Natural Born Killers 15th Anniversary Director's
Cut, available on Blu-ray/DVD on October 13th, Warner Bros. has created an exciting
online trivia game. How well do you know your Natural Born Killers movie? Test
your knowledge by playing the game.
NIP/TUCK SEASON 5 PART 2
Release date: October 6, 2009
Official website: www.niptuckthedvd.com
Synopsis:
L.A. continues to be the land of plenty for the relocated plastic surgeons of McNamara/Troy.
An aspiring rapper wants more booty to shake, so would the docs please put some junk
in her trunk? Can would-be vampires have those nasty neck wounds concealed? Can a
yoga expert with a giant, uh, appendage have it shortened? Yes to all the above.
And maybe everyone, even the docs, should also have a check-up from the neck up.
Season 5 wraps with 8 episodes of envelope-pushing surgery, surprise, silliness and
seriousness. Yes, seriousness. Because Christian now battles the Big C. Sean copes
with the aftermath of the knife attack. And Liz says “I do” to the last person you’d
imagine. Time to stretch your imaginations, fans.
SCARE TACTICS SEASON 3 PART 1
Release date: October 6, 2009
Official website: www.wbshop.com
Synopsis
Comedy superstar Tracy Morgan (30 Rock, Saturday Night Live) hosts Season Three of
the smash prankster show Scare Tactics! A psycho invades the home of a babysitter
and her charge. A mutant creature bursts from a lab’s oversized cocoon. A horror
film director silences his critics…permanently. From outlandish to ghoulish to
downright terrifying, these are just some of the elaborate scenarios into which
the victims (or prey!) are lured. Hidden cameras capture their always primal,
often hilarious reactions, with the results then edited and scored to create
“mini-movies” where the victim is the star and their acting is for real!
THE MENTALIST - SEASON ONE
Release date: September 22, 2009
Official website: www.thementalistdvd.com
Synopsis
“A mentalist is a master manipulator of thought and behavior.” The mentalist is
Patrick Jane (Simon Baker in an acclaimed performance), a celebrity psychic whose
wife and child are viciously murdered by an elusive serial killer called Red John.
Devastated, Patrick admits his paranormal act is fake, renounces his earlier life
and uses his astonishing skills of observation and analysis – talents that made
him appear psychically gifted – to bring killers to justice. At crime scenes across
California, Patrick now helps an elite team of detectives break their toughest cases.
But no matter how many criminals he catches, Patrick never forgets his central goal:
Find Red John. And bring him down.
REVIEW OF DVD
I have to admit, I didn't watch this show much this year, but have always been interested
in it. Simon Baker is really easy on the eyes, and I loved him in THE GUARDIAN. He is
wonderful in the role of Patrick Jane, a consultant who helps the California Bureau of
Investigation with murder cases.
I love character based action/adventure shows and this one fills both bills. There is
enough action each week and the characters are rich and keep me coming back for more.
Thank heavens for the DVD! I started watching yesterday and 4 hours later wondered
why I hadn't stayed up to watch this program throughout the year. CBS has been great
at putting the show on at different times as well, but if you are like me, the DVD is
what you need. From the first story, the characters, work on a number of levels. As
you progress through the DVD, you see them grow and get better and closer. While Patrick
is the focus of nearly everything that goes on, the B stories are very good as well. I
love the growing love story between Rigsby and Van Pelt. Rigsby is a big football kind
of guy who is quite shy and madly in love with the new agent, Van Pelt -- but too shy
to tell her of his feelings. When a baddie comes after Jane, Rigsby is attacked and you
see there are feelings between the two, but now you have a situation -- on-the-job
love stories never work out.
Robin Tunney is very good as Agent Teresa Lisbon. As the series begins, she is the
foil for Jane, but as the series has progressed, you learn more about her troubled
childhood and you can appreciate her character a bit more.
If you love the show, you'll truly enjoy the DVD.
The new season premieres September 24 at 10:00pm ET.
SUPERNATURAL: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON
Release date: September 1, 2009
Official website: www.supernaturaldvd.com
Synopsis:
Resurrection. After enduring unspeakable torture, Dean escapes from Hell, rescued
by an all-powerful creature he's never seen before 'an Angel', a warrior of God
who recruits Sam and Dean into Heaven?s battle against Hell. And there are whispers
that a certain fallen angel will soon be freed from his prison deep in Hell: Lucifer.
If Sam and Dean can't stop it -- if Lucifer walks free -- he'll bring on the Apocalypse.
Meanwhile, the Winchester Brothers reunite and hit the road, battling the supernatural
wherever they go. They encounter demons, spirits, Dracula himself and even a drunk,
heavily armed 7-foot-tall teddy bear. All the while, the ultimate war draws them into
its horror throughout this enthralling 6-Disc, 22-Episode Season Four. Caught between
Heaven and Hell, between God and the Devil, the Winchester brothers must battle for
the future of humankind.
SMALLVILLE: THE COMPLETE EIGHTH SEASON
Release date: August 25, 2009
Official website: www.smallvilledvd.com
Synopsis:
There is a new reporter at the Daily Planet: Clark Kent, who shares a workspace
with Lois Lane. There is a new hero in Metropolis, too. No one knows who he is.
But Jimmy Olsen was on the scene of one of the do-gooder's exploits, and he snapped
a blurred photo of the hero in superspeed action -- a hero everyone now calls the
Red-Blue Blur. Red-jacketed, blue-shirted Clark Kent draws closer to his Superman
destiny in the exciting 22-episode, 6-disc Season 8 of Smallville. Another Kryptonian
destiny also takes shape. Davis Bloome begins to realize he is Doomsday. His mission
on Earth: kill Clark Kent. So many new events (will Jimmy and Chloe's marriage last?),
so many new faces (Tess Mercer, Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy among them!), so many
state-of-the-art effects -- so don't miss a single thrill-packed moment!
REVIEW:
I have been a fan of SMALLVILLE since it began -- wow eight years ago! Where has the
time gone? It has been wonderful seeing the actors grow into their roles. While I miss
John Schneider and Michael Rosenbaum, Kristen Kreuk did come back for a brief period as
Lana Lang. However, Tess Mercer's addition (portrayed by Cassidy Freeman) has brought
new life to the Luther lab and this DVD series may be the best yet. There is plenty
of action and with Clark getting help from Oliver Queen (Justin Harley) as Green Arrow.
Allison Mack has always been wonderful as Chloe and she continues to light up the screen
whenver she is part of it. Can't say I'm a huge fan of Erica Durance. Her Lois Lane
leaves me wanting something more. In some episodes she is added more as an after
thought than as a plot staple.
All in all though, SMALLVILLE fans will have a lot to talk about and with the coming
new season, there are hopes for even greater adventures for Clark Kent.
FRINGE
Release date: September 8, 2009
"FRINGE: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON features 20 episodes of the most exciting new show
on television, including over six hours of never-before-seen bonus features and
collectible lenticular packaging,” said Rosemary Markson, WHV Vice President, TV
and Special Interest Marketing. “Warner Home Video is ecstatic to release this much-
anticipated science-fiction hit on DVD and Blu-Ray.”
DVD Special Features Include:
Evolution: The Genesis of Fringe featurette - The creators of the show discuss how
the series unfolded and the qualities that make it so unique
Behind the Real Science of Fringe featurette - From teleportation to re-animation,
Fringe incorporates recent discoveries in science. Consulting experts and scientists
who are the authorities in their field address the areas of science which are the
inspiration for the show.
A Massive Undertaking: The Making of Fringe (on select episodes) - An in-depth
exploration of how select episodes came to be made: from the frozen far reaches of
shooting the pilot in Toronto, to the weekly challenges of bringing episodes to air
The Casting of Fringe- The story, as told by producers and cast, of how Anna Torv,
Joshua Jackson, John Noble and others came to be cast in the series.
Fringe Visual Effects featurette - Goes deep into the creation of the shared dream
state with some of the biggest VFX shots of the show.
Dissected Files: Unaired Scenes
Unusual Side Effects: Gag Reel
Deciphering the Scene
Roberto Orci Production Diary
Gene the Cow montage
Three Full-Length Commentaries from writers/producers, including J.J. Abrams, Roberto
Orci, Alex Kurtman, J.R. Orci, David Goodman, Bryan Burk, Akiva Goldsman and Jeff Pinkner
I love this show and have enjoyed all the episodes in this first season. I am
anxiously awaiting season two and SO happy that the DVD will be out with all those
wonderful extras listed above -- and more.
I have loved this show from the very beginning. FRINGE is a very thought-provoking show that
has a definite grounding in real science. Perhaps that is why I like it so much. While I can
watch some "fantasy" programs, programs that have some basis in reality seem to work better for
me. While some of the stories are pretty much out there, the interaction with the characters
is just perfect. You have Olivia, an FBI agent now assigned to investigate strange occurances,
ala X-Files. You have Walter, somewhat of a mad scientist, but perhaps he is more of a visionary.
His son, Peter, acts as a guardian for Walter, who gets released from a mental institution to
help Olivia, is somewhat of a con-man, collaborator, partner to both Olivia and Walter. The
acting is just top-rate -- as is the writing. Created by J.J. Abrams, you see a tinge of
ALIAS, but only that. The chemistry for all of the characters is wonderful and I am anxious
to see what happens for the upcoming second season. This is like a melodrama that teases you
with clues each week. You don't have to watch each week to enjoy the show though -- but watching
each week increases the enjoyment -- at least it does for me.
The DVD is marvelous. There are extra features on each of the 7 discs included in the package.
You will hear from J.J. Abrams about how he created the series, you will hear from the writers
and special effects genuises who have brought this show to the small screen. This DVD is
definitely one you will enjoy watching on many levels.
PRIMEVAL: VOLUME 2
Release date: September 15, 2009
Synopsis:
Monster hit Primeval roars back onto the screens for an extended third series. Still
reeling from Stephen's death and with the depth of Helen's betrayal now revealed, Nick
Cutter must fight to re-focus his embattled team. Cutter's crew are joined by some new
recruits in the form of maverick policeman Danny Quinn, sparky Egyptologist Sarah Page,
and the new leader of the ARC's security forces Captain Becker. But as the anomalies
continue to present an unrelenting series of threats, the task in hand seems almost
insurmountable. It's not just deadly creatures the team has to contend with, they
also face a threat to the future of not just the ARC but of mankind itself. Prepare
for more explosive action as Primeval bares its newly sharpened teeth.
Warner Bros. has done it again. From the extensive archive comes an OUR GANG collection.
Alfalfa, Spanky, Buck Wheat and the rest of the gang arrive on today on the Warner
Archive in The Our Gang Collection that headlines a stellar line-up of new releases.
This new five-disc DVD set contains all 52 of the “Our Gang” shorts produced by MGM
between 1938 and 1944 in their original, uncut form as first seen in theaters at a
limited time special price of $34.99 only at
http://www.warnerarchive.com.
Among the episodes in the Collection are “Party Fever,” “The Little Ranger,” “Alfalfa’s
Aunt,” “Don’t Lie” and dozens more. Also seen in the cast are Froggy, Porky, and even
little Mickey Guibitosi, who soon changed his screen name to Bobby (Robert) Blake.
This collection marks the first ever home video release of the entire group of the
52 MGM shorts, news sure to be welcomed by the hordes of “Our Gang” fans out there.
The “Our Gang” comedies are the first in a series of monthly Warner Archive Collection
releases to be drawn from a library of classic theatrical short subjects originally
produced by both Warner Bros. and MGM.
Also coming to the Warner Archive in September are the “Dogville” shorts, Wrestling
Ernest Hemingway, Airbourne and many more. Please visit www.warnerarchive to view
the vast selection of wonderful classic titles including treasures from the silent
film era; rarely seen films starring Hollywood legends like Cary Grant, Clark Gable,
Bette Davis; and Sci-fi cult classics like Doc Savage, Countdown and others.
TORCHWOOD: CHILDREN OF EARTH
Release date: July 28, 2009
Synopsis:
In this new series, re-join Captain Jack, Gwen Cooper and Ianto Jones, who are still coming
to terms with the death of two of their closest friends, Tosh and Owen. This time the Torchwood
team are faced with their fiercest threat to date - one which throws the future of Torchwood
and the entire human race spiraling into danger. They battle against the odds but do they
stand a chance of saving mankind?
PUSHING DAISIES - COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
Official Release Date: July 21, 2009
Official website: http://www.pushingdaisiesdvd.com
Synopsis:
This forensic fairytale follows Ned, a young man with a very special gift. As a
boy, Ned discovered that he could return the dead briefly back to life with just
one touch. Now a pie maker, Ned puts his ability to good use, not only touching
dead fruit and making it ripe with everlasting flavor, but working with a private
investigator to crack murder cases by raising the dead and getting them to name
their killers. But the tale gets complicated when Ned brings his childhood sweetheart,
Chuck, back from the dead -- and keeps her alive. Chuck becomes the third partner in
Ned and Emerson's private-investigation enterprise, encouraging them to use Ned's
skills for good, not just for profit. Life would be perfect for Ned and Chuck, except
for one cruel twist: If he ever touches her again, she'll go back to being dead,
this time for good.
Product Description
An aquarium worker with a live shark latched onto him…a blind woman and her guide
companion (a miniature horse!)…a college boy with an arrow in his gut (his fraternity
brothers were aiming for the apple on his head). Gunshot victims. Homeless children.
Cardiac cases. So many patients, so little time. Year 11 of the fast-paced series
brings challenges and changes to the ER. Corday and Chen weigh work and family.
Abby finds that being a good doctor is as tough as being a good nurse. Ray Barnett
– doctor by day, rock star by night – arrives. Carter decides to leave. He’s been
there from the start, a student turned leader who picked up where Greene left off.
He set the tone, provided the example. His impact will endure.
REVIEW:
This is one of those shows that has grown better over time. We've seen George Clooney
launch his career on this show. Season 11 includes Ray Liotta's emmy winning episode
"Time of Death", a real time episode following the final 43 minutes of his character's
life. Also during this season, Alex Kingston, Ming Na and Noah Wyle exit County General.
The show continues to have wonderful guest stars including Red Buttons, Danny Glover,
Cynthia Nixon, Francis Fisher and Sharif Atkins.
While the staff holds many of the plots together, ER includes some of the most
memorable patient storylines. New doc Ray Barnett (Shane West) juggles medicine
and music, Sam and Luka continue their turbulent relationship, and Corday is
punished for performing an illegal operation.
It is good to see that the series are now coming out more quickly. You have less
time to wait to see this favorite series -- on your schedule.
FRIENDS CELEBRATES 15 YEARS
Experience the best moments from this hugely popular Emmy-award winning series with
the all-new BEST OF Collections, now available only on iTunes.
Including the best hand-picked Friends episodes, these collections feature the most
memorable moments of the series, including the dramatic break-ups, the emotional
make-ups, and of course, some of most hilarious scenes that ever aired on TV,
capturing the unforgettable storylines that made Friends a smash hit.
The Complete Series is also now available for the first time on iTunes. Get the
full seasons for the full experience.
Stargate Atlantis: Season Five will be released on DVD on June 30. This five disc
set will contain all 20 episodes of this final season and the set will be priced
at $49.98 SRP. The series stars Robert Picardo, Joe Flanigan and Jason Momoa along
with appearances from Amanda Tapping, Michael Shanks and Paul McGillion.
In this action-packed fifth season, sparks fly when Woolsey becomes the new leader
of the Atlantis team. Meanwhile, McKay faces difficult personal challenges; Teyla
must balance her roles as mother and warrior; Ronan's past returns with a vengeance,
and Keller finds peril, then help, from an unlikely source. A provisional relationship
with the Wraith takes a shocking turn and new adversaries test the team's courage
and resolve like never before.
THIRD WATCH: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
Release Date: July 7, 2009
The real heroes that keep New York City and its residents safe are back for their
sophomore season. Working the 3-11 p.m. shift (known as the "third watch"), these
ordinary people perform extraordinary feats of bravery on a daily basis. Featuring
an all-star cast including Bobby Cannavale, Eddie Cibrian, Michael Beach, and Kim
Raver, Third Watch portrays the best - and sometimes the worst - of "the city's
finest." Nine years after the second season's TV debut, Warner Home Video is releasing
the highly anticipated Third Watch: The Complete Second Season DVD on July 7, 2009.
Created by John Wells (ER, The West Wing) and Edward Allen Bernero (Criminal Minds),
THIRD WATCH: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON is an Emmy® and Peabody® Award winning series
that follows professional rescuers and first responders as they take on crime, medical
emergencies, and blazing buildings in the largest city in America. Police, firefighters
and paramedics all work together as the show explores the intricacies of their relationships
on the streets, in the station, and back at home. Episodes include situations ranging
from dangerous (tracking a sniper who targets cops) to playful (a football match between
fire departments), to the mundane (a frequent 911 dialer). These heroes risk their
lives every day so we can sleep soundly, knowing that we're protected by the "third
watch."
"THIRD WATCH: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON contains 22 action-packed episodes that
focus on the unsung heroes of New York City," said Rosemary Markson, WHV Vice President,
TV & Special Interest Marketing. "After the recent event on the Hudson, the world is
increasingly fascinated by these first responders, and Warner Home Video is proud to
present the second season on DVD."
FRIDAY THE 13TH - KILLER CUT
Get ready to re-live the horror when Friday the 13th the extended Killer Cut with
even more suspense, wild times, and more of the infamous killer Jason Voorhees
arrives on iTunes, Playstation Store and Amazon Video On Demand.
$43 Million Opening Weekend Shatters Box Office Records. From the producers of
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, comes a chilling reimagining of the classic horror film.
Searching for his missing sister, Clay Miller heads to the eerie woods of legendary
Crystal Lake, where he stumbles on the creaky remains of rotting old cabins behind
moss-covered trees. And that's not all. Against the advice from locals, Clay pursues
what few leads he has with the help of Jenna and a group of college kids who are up
for a getaway weekend. But little do they know, they've entered the domain of one
of the most terrifying specters in American film history--the infamous killer who
haunts Crystal Lake, armed with a razor-sharp machete...Jason Voorhees.
Product Description
Kenneth Branagh plays Swedish detective Kurt Wallander in three new crime dramas based
on the best-selling books by Henning Mankell, an international publishing phenomenon
with over 25 million copies sold worldwide. Sidetracked, Firewall, and One Step Behind
follow Inspector Kurt Wallander - a disillusioned everyman - as he struggles against
a rising tide of violence in the seemingly sleepy backwaters in and around Ystad in
beautiful southern Sweden. Baffling crimes and apparently motiveless murders lead to
surprising and shocking discoveries in these Swedish noir thrillers.
REVIEW
This is a wonderful BBC series starrring Kenneth Branagh as Kurt Wallender. These
three 90-minute episodes are wonderfully written and acted. They present both a
good police drama and provide you with a very human police detective not only trying
to solve a very baffling case, but dealing with a number of emotional issues at home.
Kenneth Branagh is awesome in this role and David Warner is absolutely memorable as
his father -- suffering from alzheimer's. Here's a clip to give you a flavor of the
show by Kenneth Branagh.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m2LC8C71LPA2A6.
I would recommend this DVD to everyone who enjoys CSI and NCIS. It has that flavor
to it, but is more personal than either of the two US shows, giving Branagh more meat
to sink his acting teeth into.
THE MENTALIST - SEASON ONE
Release Date: September 22, 2009
THE MENTALIST: The Complete First Season will be released on DVD on September 22.
This six-disc set will contain all 23 episodes of this first season and the set
will be priced at $59.98 SRP. The series stars Simon Baker as celebrity psychic Patrick Jane.
The series is described below:
"A mentalist is a master manipulator of thought and behavior." The mentalist is
Patrick Jane (Simon Baker in an acclaimed performance), a celebrity psychic whose
wife and child are viciously murdered by an elusive serial killer called Red John.
Devastated, Patrick admits his paranormal act is fake, renounces his earlier life
and uses his astonishing skills of observation and analysis - talents that made him
appear psychically gifted - to bring killers to justice. At crime scenes across
California, Patrick now helps an elite team of detectives break their toughest
cases. But no matter how many criminals he catches, Patrick never forgets his central
goal: Find Red John. And bring him down.
Synopsis:
This April, BBC Video brings the world’s most popular car entertainment show to DVD
for the first time in North America with the 3-disc release Top Gear 10. One of
the top rated shows on BBC America and BBC Canada and broadcast in more than 100
countries, Top Gear follows hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May
as they attempt some of the most ambitious, and often outrageous, adventures on
four wheels including a race through the Kalahari Desert in three 20-year-old
clunkers and an attempt to break Sir Richard Branson’s record by crossing the
treacherous English Channel in a fleet of amphibious cars. Rounding out the team
is the silent and mysterious racing driver The Stig, who pushes cars and celebrities
to their limits on the Top Gear test track.
REVIEW
If you enjoy cars and British humor, I've got a show for you. TOP GEAR, is one of
those shows where you can easily get caught up in the humor and hijinks of the hosts.
Highlights of this DVD are:
- A roadtrip through Europe to find the greatest driving road ever in a Lambogini,
Porche 911 and an Aston Martin (so much funnier than it sounds)
- Three attempts at making an amphibious car
- A race between a fighter jet and the fastest production car in the world
- Watch the three hosts cross the uncrossable desert in three african cars that
cost $1000.
- See the birth of Motorhome racing
The show is VERY diverse -- crossing generational boundaries as the three hosts wander
the world to bring you absolutely stunning adventures.
And yes, this is season 10 of the series. So if you like what you see on this series,
you'll want to look for the previous seasons -- just to see what you've missed.
ER - 10th Season
Release date: March 3, 2009
Synopsis:
Healing is teamwork and science. Instant decisions and best guesses. Joy one moment,
tragedy the next, 24/7 readiness. It is learning, always learning. County General is
a teaching hospital. And each day it presents its weary students and dedicated doctors
with an unexpected instructor called experience.The ambulances are ready to unload
more compulsively watchable tales of drama and triumph. Carter and Kovac return from
Africa: one with a new love and both lucky to be alive. Romano, at the ER, is not so
lucky. Med student Neela Rasgotra arrives from India by way of London. Med student
Abby Lockhart arrives by way of the ER nurses station. Do they have what it takes?
Old Man Experience awaits them.
GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT
Release Date: July 21, 2009
Synopsis: The fabric of intergalactic justice is threatened - until Hal Jordan
arrives for his initial mission - in the animated GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT,
the fifth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13
Movies. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation,
the illuminated hero's first-ever full-length animated film is set for release by
Warner Home Video on July 21, 2009. GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT will be available
as a special edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def .
Acclaimed actor Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) fills the
lead voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. Meloni is joined by fellow Emmy Award
nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic) as the villainous Sinestro, Tricia Helfer
(Battlestar Galactica) as the voice of Boodikka, and Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs)
as Kilowog.
Produced by animation legend Bruce Timm, Green Lantern: First Flight is helmed by
heralded director Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman, Superman Doomsday) and scripted
by four-time Emmy Award-winning writer Alan Burnett (The Batman).
GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern
Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The
earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret
conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire
Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the
treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe.
Synopsis:
Watched any great books lately? Now you can. The most celebrated graphic novel of
all time that broke the conventional mold continues to break new ground WATCHMEN
illustrator Dave Gibbons oversees this digital version of the graphic novel that
adds limited motion, voice and sound to the books strikingly drawn panels. All 12
chapters of the story are here nearly 5 hours spanning everything from the mysterious
demise of the Comedian to the crisscrossed destinies of loosely allied superheroes
to their fateful impact on the world. Be in the know. Be watching. With Watchmen:
The Complete Motion Comic.
How do you fight an extraterrestrial invasion … when you can’t tell who is friend
or foe?
From Raw Feed, creators of the Rest Stop and Otis shockers, comes the sci-fi/horror
tale ALIEN RAIDERS, a nerve-shredding battle for human survival against aliens that
invade our world by invading our bodies. Be alert. Beware. Be afraid. The creatures’
next host could be your neighbor. Your kid brother. No – it’s you!
Produced by Dan Myrick (co-director of The Blair Witch Project, co-writer of BOOK OF
SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2, director of Solstice, The Believers, and The Objective) and
directed by Ben Rock (Shadow of the Blair Witch, Conversations), Alien Raiders is
WHV’s sixth acquired title from the successful “Raw Feed” film franchise. “Alien
Raiders explores the mystery, suspense, fear and tension behind mankind's fight
for survival against alien invasion,” said producer Dan Myrick. “It takes the
ingredients of horror and suspense from previous Raw Feed installments and adds
a science fiction element to increase the anxiety factor.”
SIMON SCHAMA THE AMERICAN FUTURE - A HISTORY
Release Date: January 20, 2009
Official website: http://www.bbcamericashop.com
Description:
Ever wonder how modern-day America appears to the rest of the world? Renowned historian
Simon Schama delves into American history to explain our present-day motivations,
expectations and crises. Taking the long perspective, Schama looks at four of the
critical issues facing our country: war, religion, immigration and the economic and
environmental crises we face. Turning to fascinating moments in American history to
understand the present, he connects such legendary presences as Thomas Jefferson,
Henry Ford and Mark Twain with today's soldiers, businessmen, truckers, school
teachers and politicians-especially Barack Obama. In the wake of the historic 2008
Presidential election, this series offers a timely and gripping vision of the United
States-past and present-as we face our moment of truth.
TOM AND JERRY TALES: VOLUME 6
Release date: February 3, 2009
Everyone's favorite cat and mouse duo Tom and Jerry return to DVD in an all-new set
of adventures on Tom and Jerry Tales Volume 6, which will be released by Warner Home
Video (WHV) February 3, 2009. The sixth volume of the hit Kids' WB TV series will
feature 15 action-packed cartoons showcasing Tom and Jerry's latest adventures.
In this volume of Tom and Jerry Tales, Tom and Jerry's unending pursuit takes them
around the world from Africa to Australia and on. The duo also learns some valuable
lessons about history, including an episode where Tom inadvertently turns the
Declaration of Independence into a paper airplane and an episode where Jerry has a
role in the Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk. Tom and Jerry are also
involved in a number of musical adventures that are anything but harmonious --
Jerry sabotages Tom's efforts to win a Flamenco dance contest and Tom tries to
avert his girlfriend's attention from Jerry by singing the blues. Three very cool
episodes on this DVD are entirely devoted to the theme of snow and ice. The duo
confronts each other on a frozen pond where Jerry wants to skate but Tom plans
to play hockey. Tom and Jerry also engage in an all-out snowball battle and later
on, find themselves face-to-face with the giant abominable snowmouse.
"Tom and Jerry is one of the greatest cartoons of all time," commented Amit Desai,
WHV Vice President of Family, Animation & Sports Marketing. He added, "The essence
of the show has remained unchanged and that's why it's as successful today as it
was decades ago. Tom and Jerry Tales maintains the same classic formula that has
made this cartoon a success but places the characters in a contemporary setting,
which is why the show continues to be a big hit with kids today."
MOONLIGHT
Release Date: January 20, 2009
Website: www.moonlightondvd.com
Synopsis:
Any private eye knows a lot about other people?s secrets. L.A. private eye Mick St.
John (Alex O'Loughlin) has a secret of his own. He's a vampire, dwelling in a covert
netherworld complicated by friendship with an undead finance honcho (Jason Dohring),
memories of the alluring ex- wife (Shannyn Sossamon) who turned him into a vampire,
and a relationship with a human (Sophia Myles) he feels drawn to protect -- and
maybe to love. But no matter how tempting, Mick knows a vampire-human romance is
eternally dangerous. This 16-episode, 4-disc set of the series voted the 2008
People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama is a sure entertainment bet for all
who like their vampire stories sleek, intense and passionate.
Dark Knight
Release date: November 25, 2008
Official website: thedarkknight.com
Synopsis:
The follow-up to BATMAN BEGINS, THE DARK KNIGHT reunites director Christopher Nolan
and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in his continuing
war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman
sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves effective,
but soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker, who
thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces Batman closer to crossing the fine line between
hero and vigilante. Heath Ledger stars as archvillain The Joker, and Aaron Eckhart
plays Dent. Maggie Gyllenhaal joins the cast as Rachel Dawes. Returning from BATMAN BEGINS
are Gary Oldman as Gordon, Michael Caine as Alfred and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox.
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REVIEW
If ever there was a movie made for the BIG screen, it is THE DARK KNIGHT. If you thought
you had seen some fantastic visual effects in BATMAN BEGINS, just wait until you see
what they do in this movie!!!! It is awesome.
I have loved Batman since I was a kid. The thought of a regular guy fighting crime is
very appealing. Unlike Superman, he has no special powers, only his intelligence and wit.
That usually is enough to outsmart or outwit his adversaries. The Joker (masterfully played
by the late Heath Ledger) is a different kind of criminal. He wants to control everything
and everyone.
There are many characters to absolutely love in this series. Gary Oldman is perfect
as Lt. Gordon, but I absolutely adore Michael Caine as Alfred and Morgan Freeman as
Lucas Fox. They steal every scene they are in.
There is no doubt this saga will continue. As long as there are criminals that need
to be brought to justice, there needs to be a Batman somewhere out there to help the
police force.
CLONE WARS
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Official website: www.starwars.com
Synopsis:
The Clone Wars takes place between Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and
Obi-Wan Kenobi continue their journey across the galaxy amongst the Clone Wars,
meeting up with familiar villains, such as Count Dooku, General Grievous and Asajj
Ventress. The Grand Army of the Republic, led by Yoda, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi,
and other Jedi Knights, must fight the New Droid Army of the Separatists.
PRIMEVAL - THE COMPLETE SERIES 1 AND 2
Release Date: November 4, 2008
Synopsis:
When evolutionary zoologist Nick Cutter (Douglas Henshall) discovers prehistoric
creatures alive and well in the present-day, the natural world is turned on its
head, and humanity faces a threat to its very existence. Unexplained anomalies are
ripping holes in the fabric of time, allowing creatures from the very earliest stages
of Earth's development to roam the modern world.
Whether it's a prehistoric predator Gorgonopsid rampaging through a quiet suburban
neighborhood or a swarm of super-sized spiders in the subway, Cutter and his team
find themselves up against some seriously beastly opponents. These puzzling creatures
all have the same simple fact in common - they don't belong here.
While Cutter and his team struggle to keep the looming disaster under wraps, Cutter
also has to deal the fact that his wife, Helen, a fellow scientist who disappeared
eight years ago, is not dead as he believed. In fact, she's been traveling through
time. However, now she's back, and she holds the key to the riddle of the anomalies.
But is it something she's willing to share? If not, what does she really want? Why
did she come back?
Cutter, his research assistant Stephen Hart, zoologist Abby Maitland, and student
paleontologist Connor Temple race to understand what's happening, while government
bureaucrats James Lester and Claudia Brown insist they have to keep the danger secret
from the public. As the past threatens to invade the present and destroy the future,
Cutter's crew faces a life-and-death race against time.
Primeval was created by Adrian Hodges (screenwriter of the film Tom & Viv) and Tim
Haines (writer/director of Walking with Dinosaurs).
REVIEW
I have caught this show off and on as it airs on BBC America. I like it very much.
The characters are interesting - the plot is unusual. I was SO happy to get the DVD
because it gave me a chance to see the show from the beginning - which helps provide
a little more of the back story - but it isn't necessary to understand why Dr. Cutter
and his team are exploring anomalies in space and time. The creatures they encounter
are awesome - and you at times wonder, how they did that! The only problem I've had
so far is having to listen pretty hard to the English accent! This DVD set is
definitely worth watching.
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Release date: October 28, 2008
Official website: www.warnervideo.com
Synopsis:
Take a peek into the illustrious career of one of today?s most prolific photographers --
Annie Leibovitz. Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens, traces the arc of her photographic
life, her aspirations to artistry and the trajectory of her career which has produced
some of today's most recognizable and iconic photos. The film directed by her sister,
Barbara Leibovitz, depicts the various phases that shaped her life including childhood,
the tumultuous sixties, her transition from Rolling Stone to Vanity Fair magazine and
later her most significant personal relationships including motherhood. The film's
highlights center on interviews with her most famous subjects, mentors and colleagues --
along with personal insight from Leibovitz herself -- to reveal the evolution of
inarguably one of today's most influential visual artists. The film was broadcasted
as part of PBS's award-winning series, American Masters, as the finale for its 20th
Anniversary season (2006) and is now available for the first time on DVD.
REVIEW
For those of you who love photography -- or just looking at good pictures -- you are going
to LOVE this DVD. Annie Leibovitz is just amazing. This portrait of her work shows just
how terrific she is and what a life she has led looking through the lens of a camera. Seeing
photographs of John Lennon and Yoko Ono just before he was killed is just amazing. Being
able to follow her career and her growth as a photographer and person is just as amazing.
Journey to..Center..Earth 3D - NL (SD/BD)
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Official website: www.journeymovie.com
Synopsis:
Brendan Fraser stars in this action-packed adventure based on the Jules Vern Classic
that is sure to deliver fun for the whole family! On a hunch to find the center of
the earth, Trevor Anderson (Fraser), his nephew and their tour guide make a breakthrough
discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey into the unknown. On a scramble to
find their way back, the group travels through a never-before-seen world encountering
creatures and objects never imagined.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Two-Disc Special Edition) (2008)
Release Date: October 14, 2008
Plot:
Famed archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones is called back into action
when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious
artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.
Synopsis:
Torchwood follows the adventures of a team of investigators, led by the enigmatic
Captain Jack. Set in the UK in the present day, the team use scavenged alien technology
in a very real world to solve crime; both alien and human. Separate from the government.
Outside the police. Beyond the United Nations. Everyone who works for Torchwood is young,
under 35. Some say that's because it's a new science. Others say it's because they die
young...
Starring: John Barrowman , Eve Myles , Burn Gorman , Naoko Mori , Gareth David-Lloyd
Produced by: Russell T Davies , Julie Gardner
Written by: Chris Chibnall
With fearsome new aliens, compelling new storylines, and amazing guest stars the second
season of Torchwood takes the close-knit team through dare-devil action, temptation,
heartache, and a life changing event for one of them.
REVIEW
I liked Season Two much better than Season One. The episodes were more tightly written
and easier to follow. In Season One, we were introduced to the characters and the villans
and places. In Season Two, now that we know the characters, each episode could explore the
characters more and their interactions with each other. If you are a fan of DOCTOR WHO,
this spin-off series is sure to delight you. In addition, Freema Agyeman reprises her role
of Martha Jones in a 3-story arc. She was terrific in DOCTOR WHO -- she's wonderful in
TORCHWOOD.
Synopsis:
Every not-so-often, along comes a show that's different. Wonderfully different.
Pushing Daisies, TV Guide's Matt Roush writes, "restores my faith in TV's ability to
amuse, enchant and entertain." It's the story of Ned, a lonely pie maker whose touch
can reanimate the dead. Cool, but there's a hitch. If Ned touches the person again,
the miracle is reversed. If he doesn't, a bystander goes toes up. What to do? Easy:
Team with a private eye, bring murder victims back just long enough to discover whodunit,
and collect the rewards. Things go well until Ned's boyhood sweetie is the next dear
departed, and he can't resist bringing her back for keeps! Dig the wit, style and
quirky romance: If you're not laughing, you may need a visit from Ned.
REVIEW
PUSHING DAISIES is an unusual romantic comedy that was shortened to only nine episodes
in the first season because of the writer's strike. Everyone who enjoys the show hopes
season two will bring the regular 22 episodes for everyone to enjoy.
The show has perfect casting, directing, production and writing. PUSHING DAISIES is
fresh, original, heart breaking and funny.
Synopsis:
When Clark's cousin Kara (Supergirl) arrives on the scene, Clark advises her to keep
a low profile and master her powers, but Kara has other ideas and becomes the focus
of Lex Luthor's powerlust. Does Lana Lang prefer Bizarro to the real deal? Lois Lane
makes a career leap and Chloe Sullivan finds that balancing a meteor power with a
personal life isn't easy. New characters and complications abound, along with new
secrets and lore, new thrills and special effects. Power up to Season 7!
REVIEW
With two less episodes due to the writer's strike, this season seemed less focused than
the others. Not to say it was not good, but the writers seemed to be coming up with
new story lines and ways to have some of the principal actors exist at the end of the
season. Michael Rosenbaum has consistently been fantastic as Lex Luthor. He will be
sorely missed in season eight, but the void will be filled by new characters. Tom Welling
as Clark Kent has grown considerably as an actor. Having come to the role as a model, he
has shown glimpses of real acting talent and I hope he continues to stretch himself during
the coming season.
This season brought back James Marsters as Brainiac and he's as good as ever. He has made
the character his own and the episodes featuring him are favorites.
If you had to pick some favorite episodes from season 7, there are many. "Descent" may
be the best as Lex and his father, Lionel, face off with tragic results. The final scene
with Lex and Clark standing by Lionel's coffin is a powerful moment not to be missed by
any SMALLVILLE fan.
Synopsis:
The yellow-eyed demon is vanquished, but at a terrible price. The battle that brought
him down released hundreds of demons from Hell into an unsuspecting world. And it cost
Sam his life. But a grief-stricken Dean made a deal with the Crossroad Demon --his soul
for Sam's resurrection. Now Dean has just one year to live. One year to fight the unholy,
the twisted, the ghoulish. One year to say farewell to Sam. And one year for Sam to search
desperately for some way to save his brother. Mind-bending adventure awaits as the
Winchester brothers continue their astonishing odyssey into the supernatural...and
their personal odyssey into destiny.
The New World - Extended Cut
Release Date: October 14, 2008
Synopsis:
Powhatan tribal people stare in wonder as three ships approach shore. It's a
story every schoolchild knows; the story of Capt. John Smith (Colin Farrell),
Pocahontas (Q'orianka Kilcher). Now, as told by filmmaker Terrence Malick (Badlands,
Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line) in this Extended Version with more than 30 minutes
of footage unseen in theaters -- it's a story you never imagined. Working in part
from first-hand histories and adding his extraordinary sense of image and human
drama, Malick crafts a visceral, spellbinding tale of the Jamestown settlement,
of cultures connecting and of deadly consequences when connections fray. Christian
Bale and Christopher Plummer also star.
Synopsis:
An exotic fusion of natural history and Oriental adventure, "Wild China" is a series
of journeys through four startlingly different landscapes, each based around the travels
of a real historical character. With splendour, scale and romance, Wild China lifts the
veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country, delving into its vibrant
habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China
from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe, the sub-Arctic to
the tropical islands, through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and
see, in pioneering images, a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare
creatures.
As we sit in awe of the tremendous atheltic competitions being met during the Olympics, this
video puts China into yet another category -- one of old traditions, vast wilderness, many
near extinct species and absolutely awesome landscapes. Segments that show how rice crops
can be grown and harvested -- along with the fish that inhabit the paddies is a wonderful
example of man co-habitating with the world around him. The conservation efforts of the
Chinese people are little known but should be applauded. This is a story of a remarkable
people and land.
As with other BBC series, this is wonderfully done with a magnificant narration by Bernard
Hill (King Theoden of THE LORD OF THE RINGS).
GOSSIP GIRL: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Release date: August 19, 2008
Gossip Girl: The Complete First Season Comes Out August 19 But You Can Generate Your
Own Gossip Now!! Create your own juicy gossip to text to all of your friends at
www.gossipgirltvondvd.com
Plus enter to win a $1,000 gift card and a 2 night trip to NYC + more.
The second season of GOSSIP GIRL begins September 1.
STEVEN SPIELBERG PRESENTS: TINY TOONY ADVENTURES S1 V1
Synopsis:
Rejoice, potatoes du couch, ’cause they’re finally on DVD – in 35 furry, funny,
Montana Max-has-money episodes from the debut season. Here you’ll find Buster Bunny,
Babs Bunny (no relation!), Plucky Duck, Hamton Pig and more denizens of Acme Acres.
And here you’ll find Acme Looniversity, where the Toonsters are schooled under the
wise(guy) guidance of Warner Bros. ’toon legends from Bugs Bunny to Yosemite Sam.
Enroll today!
Synopsis:
On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons have
raised a daughter of untold beauty, grace and strength – Princess Diana. When an Army
fighter pilot, Steve Trevor, crash-lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong
Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization. Meanwhile, Ares
(the god of War) has escaped his imprisonment at the hands of the Amazonians and has
decided to exact his revenge - intending to start a world war that will not only last
for centuries – but will wipe out every living being on the planet, starting with the
Amazons! It is up to Princess Diana to save her people and the world – by using her
gifts and becoming the ultimate Wonder Woman!
Voice Talent: Keri Russell (Felicity, Waitress)-voice of Wonder Woman, Nathan Fillion
(Waitress, Desperate Housewives)- voice of Steve Trevor, Virginia Madsen (Sideways)-voice
of Hypolyta, Oliver Platt (West Wing, Huff) -voice of Hades , David McCallum (The Man From
U.N.C.L.E., NCIS) – voice of Zeus, Alfred Molina –(Spider Man 2)-voice of Ares, Rosario
Dawson (Sin City)-voice of Artemis)
Synopsis:
927 A.D. The Killer-Blade Army has toppled the ruling dynasty, plunging the kingdom
into chaos. The only remaining heir, Prince Jung-Hyun (Lee Seo Jin) is living in exile,
unaware of his family's dark fate. Still loyal to the dynasty, the beautiful and deadly
warrior Soha (Yoon Soy) sets out to find Jung-Hyun and guide him to become the great
leader he was born to be. But with the Army's greatest assassins and the criminal
underworld hunting them, Soha and Jung-Hyun are swept into an explosive, nonstop
battle of swords, wits and bloodshed as they fight to reclaim the fallen throne.
JUSTICE LEAGUE
Release Date: August 19, 2008
Synopsis:
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and
Hawkgirl they have all used their unique powers to fight evil across the galaxy.
These 7 super heroes unite to become the Justice League. These 26 adventures feature
battles with favorite villains like Lex Luthor, Vandal Savage and sorceress Morgan
Le Fey. Acts of justice include saving Aquaman from a coup and clearing Green Lantern's
name in a charge of genocide. From the smash hit TV series, these triumphant tales of
teamwork will enthrall and inspire!
REVIEW:
High above the Earth in the great Watchtower of the Justice League, there are assembled
the world's seven greatest heroes created from the cosmic legends of the universe -
Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, the Flash, Green Lantern, the Martian Manhunter,
Hawkgirl. Their mission: To fight injustice, to right that which is wrong, and to
serve all mankind.
In this DVD set, you will learn more about these superheroes and provide some of the
backstory that has been missing over the years. In "Blackest Night", Green Lantern
takes center stage. SMALLVILLE's Michael Rosenbaum is perfect as The Flash. The other
voice actors are marvelous -- including Phil LaMaar as Green Lantern, Maria Canas as
Hawkgirl and Susan Eisenberg as Wonder Woman.
Tom and Jerry Tales: Vol. 5 presents viewers with 12 totally terrific cartoons loaded
with fur-flying, fun-filled chases, mischief and general high-jinks, including encounters
with space aliens in Invasion of the Body Slammers, and Big Foot in Sasquashed. In
Monster Con, legendary monster hunter, Van Helsing, chases after Tom when he’s transformed
into a werewolf. Jerry transforms into a skateboarder while Tom chases him down on a dirt
bike in Xtreme Trouble. Endless Bummer features Tom, Jerry and the lovable Droopy entering
a surfing competition. Tom and Jerry Tales originally premiered on Kids’ WB in September
2006 and features characters from the classic Tom and Jerry cartoons in newly created shorts,
which audiences have not seen done in 30 years. Tom and Jerry Tales can be seen online at
kidswb.com.
Steven Spielberg Presents Freakazoid!: The Complete First Season
Official website: www.kidswb.com/whv
Release Date: July 29, 2008 Synopsis:
Cyber nerd Dexter Douglas surfs the web one fateful night, gets swept into a digital
techno-electro smash-up that bites him in the gigabytes and ? ZAP! ? goes from geek
to freak. To Freakazoid!, that is, a smart- mouthing, butt-kicking, mega-voltage
superhero with things to do (unless there?s something really good on TV). It's
Freaka-Me, Freaka-You fun. Episodes. 14 episodes; each 22 minutes, Disc 1. 1)
Five Day Forecast / Dance of Doom / Hand Man, 2) Candle Jack / Toby Danger in
Doomsday Bet / The Lobe, 3) Mo-Ron / The Sewer Rescue / The Big Question / The
Legends Who Lunch, 4) And Fan Boy Is His Name / Lawn Gnomes: Ch. IV - Fun in the
Sun / Freak's French Lesson, 5) Foamy the Freakadog / Office Visit / Ode to Leonard
Nimoy / Emergency Broadcast System, 6) The Cloud / Candle Jack (repeat). Disc 2 .
Side 1 7) The Chip (Acts I - III), 8) The Chip (Act IV) / Freakazoid is History,
9) Hot Rods From Heck / A Time for Evil, 10) Relax-O-Vision / Fatman and Boy Blubber
/ Limbo Lock-up / Terror Palace, 11) In Arms Way / The Cloud (repeat), 12) Next Time,
Phone Ahead / Nerdator. Side 2, 13) House of Freakazoid / Sewer or Later, 14) The Wrath
of Guitierrez, Plus EC.
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES
Release Date: August 19
Official website: www.terminatorondvd.com
But You Can Recruit and Destroy Now!!
Choose to fight for the MACHINES or the HUMANS, then recruit friends, fight the enemy
and rise through the ranks with the official TSCC Facebook widget at
www.terminatorondvd.com
The series stars Lena Headey (300), Summer Glau ("The 4400", "The Unit", "Firefly"),
Thomas Dekker ("Heroes"), and Richard T. Jones (Vantage Point, "Judging Amy").
The mother of all destiny. Her son, the future leader of mankind. Their protector,
a terminator from the future. Together they must take back the future as Sarah Connor
(300's Lena Headey) prepares her son to fight the war against machines determined to
annihilate the human race. The clock is ticking. Can they stop Judgment Day? The
man-vs-machines tale that has thrilled millions gets a reboot with this popular series,
set after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Will John Connor (Dekker) seize his
destiny? Will a cell phone salesman's chess program evolve into Skynet? Can the sweet
but deadly cyborg (Glau) be trusted? Answers - and the fight for the future - are here
and now!
Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Complete First Season DVD Special Features
Include:
" "Creating the Chronicles" featurette - an all-encompassing look at the production
process involved with every aspect of bringing Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
to television.
" Commentaries - includes executive producers Josh Freidman & John Wirth, cast members
Summer Glau & Thomas Dekker, and more.
" Terminated Scenes (i.e. deleted scenes)
" Gag Reel
" Cast Audition Tapes - includes Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, and Richard T. Jones
" Storyboard Animatic - featuring the storyboard sequence of the school session where
Cromartie attacks and John narrowly escapes
" Summer Glau Dance Rehearsal
" Extended Director's Cut of Episode The Demon Hand
REVIEW
I hadn't watched this series when it first came on the tube. I was never a fan of the
original movies, but when I began watching TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, I got
hooked. It is an interesting and exciting drama that reminds me a lot of some very old
TV series -- like THE IMMORTAL. In this case however, the baddies are almost invincible
robots.
Lena Headey is wonderful as Sarah Connor and Summer Glau is terrific as their
protector. If you have an afternoon when it's raining and not much on TV (and that happen
more and more lately), pick up this series and give it a try. Season Two begins shortly
and you'll be able to catch up very quickly.
Synopsis:
Episodes. Disc 1. The Atom Cartoons, Invasion Of The Beetle-Men (1967), The Plant
Master (1967), The House Of Doom (1967), The Flash Cartoons, The Chemo-Creature
(1967), Take a Giant Step (1967), To Catch a Blue Bolt (1967), Green Lantern
Cartoons, Evil is as Evil Does (1967), The Vanishing World (1967), Sirena, Empress
of Evil (1967), Disc 2. Hawkman Cartoons, Peril from Pluto (1967), A Visit To Venus
(1967), The Twenty Third Dimension (1967), Justice League Of America Cartoons, Between
Two Armies (1967), Target Earth (1967), Bad Day on Black Mountain (1967), Teen Titans
Cartoons, The Monster Machine (1967), The Space Beast Round-Up (1967), Operation:
Rescue (1967).
Witchblade: The Complete Series Synopsis:
In this adaptation of the Top Cow comic book, Witchblade is the story of a New York
detective, Sara "Pez" Pezzini, whose search for justice brings her into contact with
the Witchblade, an ancient, intelligent, living weapon so powerful it can battle
Earth's darkest evil forces. Week in and week out, "Pez" employs her skills as a
police detective to fight crime. She finds she must employ the Witchblade to combat
a much greater and frighteningly organized conspiracy of evil that threatens the
very soul of humanity. As Sara tries to keep the secret of the Witchblade, do her
job and have a personal life, she finds that her most formidable adversary may be
the Witchblade itself.
REVIEW:
I remember this series when it was on TNT and thought it was absolutely awesome. The
special effects for a TV drama were just astounding. Yancy Butler was unbelievable as
Sarah Pezzini - in the title role. She was perfect to play this very conflicted person
who saw so much injustice around her and was trying to make a difference not only be
being a policeman -- but by being a good policeman.
This was one of the most under-rated TV series of its day. The cast was wonderful and
you couldn't wait for the next week to see what would happen next as Sarah learned more
about the Witchblade and why she was chosen to wear it.
Batman Begins: Limited Edition Gift Set
Synopsis:
Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's
emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents' murder,
disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale)travels the world
seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on
the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked
crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions
to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.
Director: Christopher Nolan
Actors: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman,
Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe, Morgan Freeman, Mark
Boone, Jr., Gus Lewis, Linus Roache, Rade Serbedzija
Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Limited Edition Gift Set extras include The Dark Knight Prologue,
a 32-Page Booklet featuring an exclusive comic adaptation of The Dark Knight Prologue,
a BATMAN BEGINS Motion Art Lenticular, 5 Collectible Batman Begins Postcards and
$7.50 "Movie Cash" to see The Dark Knight in theaters.
REVIEW
To me, this is the BEST BATMAN movie to date. While I loved Michael Keaton as BATMAN, Christian
Bale gives a more somber look to the caped crusader. Michael Caine is just wonderful as Alfred
as are Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman.
While the story of BATMAN has been shown in many ways, Christopher Nolan does a wonderful
job of adding tone and emotion through lighting and shadows. Liam Neeson as Bruce Wayne's
early mentor is awesome and the final climax -- just the right touch of myth and wonder.
You leave the theater (or in this case your living room) with anticipation about the next
adventure in this saga. While you have seen BATMAN before, it hasn't been THIS BATMAN.
Let's not miss the toys! How about the Batmobile!!!! Can't you see that tooling down the
highway??? I wonder how many miles to a gallon it gets???
Timing for this DVD release was brilliant. For those who did not catch this film when it
first came out, there was time to catch up before going to THE DARK KNIGHT (released on July 18).
For those who went to see THE DARK KNIGHT, this DVD was on the shelve waiting to give the back
story and bring you up to date. I can't wait to see what is in the future for this one.
BIRDS OF PREY: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Release Date: July 15, 2008
Birds of Prey: The Complete Series
Synopsis:
Who will stand up to villains now that a heartbroken Dark Knight has mysteriously
vanished? Never fear, New Gothamites, a trio of champions is ready to take wing -
and Helena, the daughter of Batman and Catwoman, is among them. She calls herself
Huntress and crime is her prey. Teenaged Dinah is the youngest of the group, learning
as she goes and gifted in clairvoyance. And overseeing the awesome threesome's high-
tech nerve center is Batgirl. Left wheelchair-bound by The Joker, she has reinvented
herself as Oracle, the team's cyber expert. Huntress, Dinah, Oracle: They are the
Birds of Prey. Fighting together. Living together. And soaring into adventure together
in 13 breathtaking live-action episodes.
THE CLOSER: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
Release Date: July 1, 2008
Official website: www.thecloserdvd.com
The Closer: The Complete Third Season
Synopsis:
Golden Globe Award-winner and Emmy Award nominee, Kyra Sedgwick portrays the role
of Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, a CIA-trained detective who has been
brought from Atlanta to Los Angeles to head up the Priority Murder Squad, a special
unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Despite her
offbeat personality and tendency to step on people's toes, Brenda's tough-as-nails
approach and track record prove her to be one of the country's leading investigators.
Brenda is tapped to lead the team because she is a world-class interrogator, and
when it comes to obtaining confessions, she is a closer. But her quirky attitude
and hard-nosed approach to her job sometimes rub her colleagues the wrong way, as
does the fact that she is a tough-minded Southern woman in a department dominated
by men.
During season three, Brenda faces several challenges both personal and professional,
as she is assigned to some very complex cases. She investigates a retirement facility
where a man confesses to seven murders but refuses to give his name. She is put on
a case that involves the slaughter of an entire family in an upscale Los Angeles
neighborhood and has to deal with becoming the most downloaded video on YouTube
after she's assaulted by a bride whose wedding she stopped. Half-way through the
season, Brenda begins to feel ill until test results from the doctor reveal what's
going on. The series also stars J.K. Simmons (Juno), Corey Reynolds (The Guardian),
Robert Gossett (Passions), G.W. Bailey (The Jeff Foxworthy Show), Tony Denison
(Prison Break) and Jon Tenney (The Division).
Arresting Bonus Features on the DVD set include:
- The Art of Interrogation - A featurette that depicts law enforcement professionals
and criminal psychologists explaining the real-world art of interrogation and the
skills necessary to be a "closer." The show's producers, writers and creators discuss
the techniques used on the show and the advantages of using a female Deputy Police
Chief as the show's main character.
- Gag Reel
- Unaired Scened
REVIEW:
This show is addictive! You start watching it and begin to get into the personalities
of all the characters. Kyra Sedgwick is wonderful in the role of Deputy Police Chief
Brenda Leigh Johnson. She downplays her role marvelously -- often leaving you with the
same feeling as the other folks in the room -- how did she do that?.
This is a brilliantly produced series, with rich characters and marvelous acting.
The stories are diverse and cover a lot of very deep subjects. The plot lines are
clever and fresh. If you enjoy police dramas, THE CLOSER is for you.
This is one of those programs that should be more visible at Emmy time!
BATMAN-GOTHAM KNIGHT
I have posted a new interview with writer Greg Rucka. Drop over to
Gotham Knight
page for the latest on this new video.
Be sure to visit the official website at
www.batmangothamknight.com to see the new teaser for this video. It arrives in
stores July 8. Go to
Batman-Gotham for an interview with writer Alan Barnett. More information about
the video can be found below in the DVD section.
BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT is a fresh and exciting new entry into the Batman mythos,
spinning out of a 40-year history in animation including the Emmy®-winning "Batman:
The Animated Series," widely considered a pivotal moment in American animation. A
cross section of distinguished creators, award winning producers, and acclaimed
writers weave six interlocking stories that reveal Bruce Wayne's journey to The Dark
Knight, each with stylish art from some of the world's most revered animation visionaries.
BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc, and
will also be available On Demand via digital cable and for download through broadband sites.
DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation will present
the world premiere of the DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movie, BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT,
at Wizard World Chicago on June 28, 2008. Scheduled for an evening presentation, the
BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT premiere will be followed immediately by a panel featuring members
of the film crew and cast, including legendary animation producer Bruce Timm (Superman
Doomsday, Justice League: The New Frontier); acclaimed comics writer Brian Azzarello
and Emmy Award-winning television writer Alan Burnett. Other filmmakers and voice talent
are expected to participate. BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT is a fresh and exciting new entry
into the Batman mythos, spinning out of a 40-year history in animation including the
Emmy®-winning "Batman: The Animated Series," widely considered a pivotal moment in
American animation. A cross section of distinguished creators, award winning producers,
and acclaimed writers weave six interlocking stories that reveal Bruce Wayne's journey
to The Dark Knight, each with stylish art from some of the world's most revered animation
visionaries. BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc, and
will also be available On Demand via digital cable and for download through broadband sites.
For a look at the trailer, go to
http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splash.aspx?formatid=2&bitrateid=214&custid=235&playerid=65&clipid=e39043&affliateid=-1.
Yesterday Warner Premiere and DC Comics officially announced the voice cast for
BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT:
Kevin Conroy, the bench mark by which fans compare all Batman voices, returns to
the title role in BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT, the third release in the DC Universe Animated
Original Movie series from DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner
Bros. Animation. The all-new, original movie will be released on July 8, 2008 on DVD
and Blu-ray Disc, as well as OnDemand and Pay-per-View. The film will be available
for download on the same date.
BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT is a fresh and exciting new entry into the Batman mythos,
spinning out of a 40-year history in animation including the Emmy®-winning Batman:
The Animated Series, widely considered a pivotal moment in American animation. A
cross section of distinguished creators, award-winning producers, and acclaimed
writers weave six interlocking stories that reveal Bruce Wayne's journey to The
Dark Knight, each with stylish art from some of the world's most revered animation
visionaries.
For more information on this new project, go to
Gotham Knight.
Warner Bros. is pushing the limits on this one. The graphics and music are wonderful.
The Batman story is one I have enjoyed for years -- along with others in my family. I can't
wait to see this video. Go to
Gotham-Knight for more information.
REVIEW
This was an amazing DVD. If you are a fan of BATMAN, you will enjoy this DVD. For me, I nearly
forgot that it was an animated adventure. The story lines were rich in plot and the voice actors
were wonderful. Kevin Conroy has always been a terrific BATMAN -- with a deep, resonant voice
that seems to fit the images you see very well.
This collection of tales takes place between "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" which starts
with "Have I Got a Story for You" in which some urban gothamn kids tell their own version of
how they saw Batman, "Crossfire" deals with the caped crusader saving the lives of a couple of
detectives dropping off a patient to Arkaham Island where he fights off a Russian mob. "Field
Test" has Lucius Fox and Bruce Wayne working on the latest invention for Batman as he fights
against a gang of criminals on a boat near Gotham Harbor, "In Darkness Dwells" has our hero
pitting himself against Killer Croc and The Scarecrows in the sewers. "Working Through Pain"
has Batman wounded as he remembers his past in Asia where he is trained on how to live with
pain from a East Indian woman and finally "Deadshot" has a top assassin who is willing to
kill for a prophet until the Dark Knight stops him.
I would encourage parents to watch this DVD first -- before showing it to your smaller children.
There is a degree of violence as BATMAN fights against the bad guys and you may not want to introduce
this to your children. For older children, they will recognize the characters and understand more
of what is going on -- and you as parents can talk to them about how right can triumph over evil
but it isn't always easy. here's pretty strong language at first and the violence is a huge step
up from Batman - The Animated Series. GOTHAM KNIGHT is quite different from this animated series,
so don't expect the playful like humor seen in BTAS seasons 1-3. This version of Batman is something
to take serious.
Teen Titans: Season 5 & The Batman: Season 5
Release date: July 8, 2008
Official website: www.kidswb.com
Synopsis:
The Emmy-winning animated series The Batman is an action-packed animation adventure
that currently airs on Saturdays on the Kids WB. In the fifth season, the Caped
Crusader works side by side with the likes of Superman, The Flash, Robin, Batgirl
and Green Arrow to protect the streets of Gotham City as they are infiltrated by
cunning criminal masterminds. The Joker, Lex Luthor, and Firefly are just a few
of the evil foes who give the heroes a run for their money with each one bringing
their own brand of chaos to the city. The Batman: The Complete Fifth Season 2-disc
collection contains 13 action-packed episodes and amazing bonus features including:
JOINING FORCES:
The Batman's Legendary Team-Ups - The producers and writers from the show have
taken a page from classic DC Comics titles to present a series of team-up tales.
Throughout the season, the Dark Knight joins forces with individual heroes from
the DC Universe to fend off a whole new batch of super villains.
The Batman: Justice League Profiles - This featurette covers the design and level
of authentic detail, stemming from the comics to the screen in an installment of
The Batman.
WHV will also release Teen Titans: The Complete Fifth Season which currently airs
on the Cartoon Network. Robin, Starfire and Raven square off with Brain, and his
ultimate team of villains in The Brotherhood of Evil. Some Titans will be lost
along the way as the vendetta escalates into a global war, and the teen phenoms
must rely on Beast Boy to bring them to victory as he performs his most amazing
transformation yet. This action packed 2-disc collection contains thirteen episodes
and special features highlighting a motley crew of scoundrels and crooks including:
Teen Titans: Friend and Foes - The fifth season of Teen Titans finds our heroes
in a worldwide membership drive recruiting new allies to combat the growing Brotherhood
of Evil. In order to prepare for the final battle, all new character files for the
Titans database have been created. The vignettes include:
1.) Control Freak
2.) Bob & The Source
3.) Billy Numerous
4.) Mother Mae-Eye
5.) Trigon
Synopsis:
An exotic fusion of natural history and Oriental adventure, "Wild China" is a series
of journeys through four startlingly different landscapes, each based around the travels
of a real historical character. With splendour, scale and romance, Wild China lifts the
veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country, delving into its vibrant
habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China
from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe, the sub-Arctic to
the tropical islands, through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and
see, in pioneering images, a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare
creatures.
Synopsis:
What a predicament! The Amazing Krudsky, whose carnival tricks are anything but,
steals the light magic from Princess Fairy Willow and it’s up to Scooby-Doo and
Shaggy to stop him or everyone will be turned into horrible Halloween monsters!
Our heroes board the Grim Reaper Railroad bound for the fantastic world of Halloween
Land to retrieve the powerful Goblin Scepter from the Goblin King before Krudsky
can. Along the way, the Mystery Inc. crew encounters the infamous Headless Horseman,
the helpful Jack O’Lantern and a frisky broomstick that takes them on the ride of
their afterlife. Your house will shake with enchanted creatures and weird worlds in
this merry animated adventure where hobnobblin’ with a goblin is frightful fun!
An amazing cast including: Hayden Panettiere, Jay Leno, Lauren Bacall, Tim Curry,
Jim Belushi + more
RAILS & TIES
Synopsis:
Kevin Bacon and Marcia Gay Harden give soaring performances in Rails & Ties,
director Alison Eastwood's moving tale of people in crisis and emotions at the
brink. Bacon plays Tom Stark, a train engineer unable to face his wife's (Harden)
illness. Then a terrifying railway collision leaves a little boy orphaned. Tom
takes the boy into his home and - step by step, strength by strength - learns
how to bond with the wife he adores by opening his heart to a boy who needs the
security of a devoted family.
Director: Alison Eastwood
Actors: Kevin Bacon, Miles Heizer, Marcia Gay Harden, Eugene Byrd
WB PHOTO COLLECTION
Official site: http://www.wbphotocollection.com/
Synopsis:
The magic of Warner Bros. can now be yours. Introducing the Warner Bros. Photo Collection.
Fine art prints from Warner Bros. Entertainment?s, extensive archive available for sale
online direct from, the Warner Bros. Studios Photo Lab at www.WBPhotoCollection.com
Synopsis:
SPACED revolves around two idle twentysomething flatmates - immature skateboarding
would-be comic artist Tim (Simon Pegg), and moody, responsibility-shy Daisy (Jessica
Stevenson), and their self-induced lack of success in employment, relationships and
life in general. Together with their oddball assortment of friends and neighbors -
Marsha, Brian, Mike and Twist, they exist in a world perched precariously on the edge
of normality.
Fastlane: The Complete Series
Release Date: July 8, 2008
Official website: www.fastlaneondvd.com>
Synopsis:
Van Ray and Deaq Hayes are cops, but they don't carry badges. They're more likely to carry
a case full of Benjamins. Everything they need to fight high-end criminals, they get from
the Candy Store - the armory of toys and bling confiscated from busted crimelords and
used to help the cops pass as legit criminals. From creators McG (the Charlie's Angels
movies) and John McNamara (TV's The Fugitive) comes the undercover overdrive of Fastlane.
Tiffani Thiessen plays the hip Candy Store overseer. Peter Facinelli and Bill Bellamy
are Van and Deaq, who may have different 'tudes about movies, tunes and hotties but who
agree that what's good is taking down the bad. Buckle up for their fast, 6-disc, 22-episode
ride.
THE BUCKET LIST
Synopsis:
You only live once, so why not go out in style? That's what two cancer- ward roommates,
an irascible billionaire (Jack Nicholson) and a scholarly mechanic (Morgan Freeman),
decide when they get the bad news. They compose a bucket list - things to do before
you kick the bucket - and head off for the around-the-world adventure of their lives.
Sky dive? Check. Power a Shelby Mustang around a racetrack? Check. Gaze at the Great
Pyramid of Khufu? Check. Discover the joy in their lives before it's too late? Check!
Under the nimble direction of Rob Reiner, the two great stars provide the heart and soul,
wit and wiles of this inspired salute to life that proves that the best time of all is
right now.
Director: Rob Reiner
Actors: Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Sean P. Hayes, Rob Morrow
BRIEF REVIEW: I LOVED THIS MOVIE!
There aren't many movies about impending death that you can say are funny, full of
wit and uplifting. I am a big fan of Morgan Freeman. This actor has limitless range
and he proves again that he can take any role and make you care about the character.
He and Jack Nickolson are marvelous together -- playing off each other, making you
laugh and cry. You hear the phrase often, "Life's too short." What would you do if
you had only a short time to live.
CHiPS: The Complete Second Season
Release date: June 3, 2008
Official website: www.CHIPSthedvd.com
Synopsis:
Can't drive 55? There's a ticket with your name on it - sign here, please. Just
jumped three freeway lanes and endangered everyone in your path? Pull it over, pal,
and dig out that license and registration. California Highway Patrol motorcycle
officers Jon Baker and Francis "Ponch" Poncherello are on patrol. Erik Estrada and
Larry Wilcox return as Ponch and Jon, and the action and fun are ready to roll in
22 road-ripping episodes. Also returning: Robert Pine as amiable Sgt. Getraer.
Strap on helmets and goggles for a deadly chain-reaction crash, the appearance of
a nettlesome TV-news crew, Ponch's disco dancing, Halloween patrol and a caped biker
daredevil. Remember: safety first. And always signal before turning.
Actors: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, Lou Wagner, Paul Linke, Brodie
Greer, Lew Saunders
THE WATERHORSE
Release date: April 8, 2008
Actors: Bruce Allpress, Eddie Campbell, Ben Chaplin, Peter Corrigan (II), Brian Cox
Director: Jay Russell
I love movies like this -- something you can watch with your kids -- or just enjoy on
your own. WATERHORSE is beautifully filmed, capturing the beauty of Scotland.
The movie tells the legend of the water horse that lives for one generation and when he
is ready to die, lays an egg from which a new water horse is hatched to grow up on its
own. Angus McMurrow is a troubled young lad, his father has gone off to war and he
and his mother and sister are left to manage their farm. Their world is invaded by
British soldiers coming to protect England from the Germans, presenting new challenges
for young Angus. He finds the water horse egg and when it hatches, he helps the creature
grow by feeding it scraps and keeping it in the bath tub. This story may bring back
memories of ET for some.
STARGATE ATLANTIS - SEASON FOUR
Season four of SCI FI Channel's original series Stargate Atlantis drops on DVD
July 8 from MGM Home Entertainment. The DVD set of the fourth season--in which
former Stargate SG-1 star Amanda Tapping joins Atlantis as a regular cast member--
is timed to the release of the new feature-length DVD and Blu-ray premiere of STARGATE
CONTINUUM on July 29. The Atlantis DVD set includes 20 episodes on five discs, as well
as cast and crew commentaries, deleted scenes, photo galleries, the first Atlantis
blooper reel and more. The DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $49.98.
ONE MISSED CALL
Release Date: April 22, 2008
Official website: http://www.onemissedcallmovie.com
Synopsis:
It happens to one. Then another. And another. College students discover eerie voicemail
messages on their cell phones. Each call comes from the near future. Each call has the
chilling voice of the student during his or her last moments alive. And each call comes
true. Terror is One Missed Call away in this got-your-number shocker based on the hit
Japanese thriller Chakushin ari. Does the viral spree of calls have a single source?
Is there something that links the victims? Psych student Beth Raymond (Shannyn Sossamon)
and detective Jack Andrews (Ed Burns) scramble for answers. And they?re working fast.
Because Beth just discovered an ominous message. Director: Eric Valette Actors: Edward
Burns, Shannyn Sossamon, Azura Skye
Synopsis
In the spirit of great horror comedies like Army of Darkness, Shaun of The Dead,
and An American Werewolf in London comes BOTCHED a film that takes funny and gore
to the next level. Having recently won best feature at the New York City Horror Film
Festival, the film's star Stephen Dorff (Blade, World Trade Center, and who is currently
filming Public Enemies with Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, and Director Michael Mann)
also took home Best Actor honors as well. Jamie Murray (Dexter, and the BBC series
Hustle) is also along for the ride along with a ensemble cast of memorable characters.
From producer Steve Richards, who also brought you The Matrix: Reloaded, House on
Haunted Hill, and the upcoming Guy Ritchie film RocknRolla comes the story of Ritchie
Donovan (Stephen Dorff), a professional thief whose luck turns from bad to worse. The
only survivor from a heist that goes terribly wrong, Ritchie is forced to take the
rap and is sent to Russia to steal a priceless antique cross locked in a safe on
the penthouse floor of a Moscow skyscraper. Unfortunately, his luck runs out, yet
again, and things rapidly go downhill. During the robbery, Ritchie and his Russian
accomplices are trapped by police and are forced to take hostages, seeking refuge
on the building's unused 13th Floor... and we all know how unlucky the number 13
is. Director: Kit Ryan Actors: Stephen Dorff, Sean Pertwee, Jaime Murray, Hugh O'Conor
Critic's Quotes: "A bloody great movie!" - Slasherpool.com "if you liked movies like
Severance and Shaun Of The Dead, you will definitely get a kick out of this brilliant
horror comedy." - Slasherpool.com "Hilarious entertainment." - Horrorthon
NIP/TUCK, SEASON FIVE
Release date: April 22, 2008
Synopsis:
The fifth season of "Nip/Tuck" continues where the fourth season left off. Following
his divorce from Julia (Richardson), Sean (Walsh) sold his half of McNamara/Troy and
departed Miami for Los Angeles. Having ended his engagement, Christian (McMahon) soon
followed, thus relocating McNamara/Troy to the West Coast. Dr. Liz Cruz (Maffia) also
joins the new McNamara/Troy for a fresh start, as she recovers physically and emotionally
from past loves. Now living in New York with daughter Annie (recurring guest star Kelsey
Lynn Batelaan) and baby Conor, Julia visits Sean and Christian in Los Angeles, bringing
a new female love with her. And Matt McNamara (Hensley) and Kimber Henry (Carlson), who
wed last season, now have a baby daughter. They, too, descend upon Los Angeles, shrouded
in the anguish of addiction. This new season of "Nip/Tuck" explores Sean and Christian's
struggles for success in a city where they are professionally unknown, and where residents
yearn for fame.
Season V features many guest stars, including Oliver Platt, Lauren Hutton, Bradley Cooper,
Paula Marshall, Portia de Rossi, Jennifer Coolidge, Craig Bierko, Daphne Zuniga, Tia Carrere
and John Schneider. Rosie O'Donnell also guest stars, reprising her season IV role as
lottery winner Dawn Budge, and Leslie Grossman reprises her season I role as former patient
Bliss Berger.
For more information on the series and other DVDs available, go to
Nip-Tuck
BBC EARTH DAY PROMOTION
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Official website: www.loveearth.com
Synopsis:
Includes the titles below. BBC Natural History Collection David Attenborough wildlife
specials Echo and other Elephants
This year, celebrate Earth Day with some of the most spectacular and informative programs
about our planet from the world's most renowned producer of natural history documentaries
- the BBC Natural History Unit. Taking viewers on amazing explorations of every aspect of
our world and its most fascinating plants and wildlife, The BBC Natural History Collection:
Featuring Planet Earth, Echo and Other Elephants, and David Attenborough: Wildlife Specials
utilize cutting-edge technologies, innovative filming techniques and the trademark narration
of Sir David Attenborough. Each remarkable release will be available at retail on April 1
in plenty of time for Earth Day, April 22. Additionally, for the first time, Planet Earth
will be available on individual DVDs with the first two volumes available on April 8, two
weeks prior to Earth Day.
The BBC Natural History Collection: Featuring Planet Earth US/CA SRP: $199.92/$210.00
This must-own piece of natural history features Planet Earth: The Complete Series, The Blue
Planet: Seas of Life - 5-Disc Special Edition, The Life of Mammals and The Life of Birds,
totaling over 33-hours of spellbinding programming presented by Sir David Attenborough.
David Attenborough: Wildlife Specials US/CA SRP: $29.98/$37.48
Journey with natural history icon, Sir David Attenborough, on six breathtaking expeditions
to explore the habitats of some of the world's most amazing animals in the BBC Video 2-disc
DVD set David Attenborough: Wildlife Specials. Additionally, the release includes two
breathtaking Attenborough specials - Great Natural Wonders of the World and The Greatest
Wildlife Show on Earth.
Echo and Other Elephants US/CA SRP: $29.98/$37.48
Echo and her famous elephant family stampede onto DVD in this spectacular 2-disc set.
Researcher Cynthia Moss has followed the charismatic Echo and her herd for over 30
years at their home in Kenya's Amboseli National Park. The resulting documentaries
have become world-renowned for their touching portrait of this famous elephant and
her elephant brood. The DVD set includes the original three Echo of the Elephants
specials plus an additional five programs.
Planet Earth: Volume One - From Pole to Pole/Mountains/Fresh Water
Planet Earth: Volume Two - Caves/Deserts/Ice Worlds US/CA SRP: $19.98/$24.98 Each
The most powerful and breathtaking series about our planet is now available in single
disc volumes, sold separately. Each DVD contains three episodes including exclusive
10-minute "making of" featurettes for each episode. The first volume contains "From
Pole to Pole," "Mountains," and "Fresh Water." The second volume features "Caves,"
"Deserts," and "Ice Worlds."
Synopsis:
For filmmaker Rob Stewart, exploring sharks began as an underwater adventure. What
it turned into was a beautiful and dangerous life journey into the balance of life
on earth.
Driven by passion fed from a lifelong fascination with sharks, Stewart debunks
historical stereotypes and media depictions of sharks as bloodthirsty, man-eating
monsters and reveals the reality of sharks as pillars in the evolution of the seas.
Filmed in visually stunning, high definition video, Sharkwater takes you into the
most shark rich waters of the world, exposing the exploitation and corruption
surrounding the world's shark populations in the marine reserves of Cocos Island,
Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Stewart's remarkable journey of
courage and determination changes from a mission to save the world's sharks,
into a fight for his life, and that of humankind.
WARNER GANGSTERS COLLECTION - VOLUME 3
Warner Gangsters Collection Volume 3
Release Date: March 25, 2008
Official site: www.gangstersdvd.com
Synopsis:
PICTURE SNATCHER (1933): An admirably tough B-picture enlivened by an energetic
James Cagney performance, Picture Snatcher stars Cagney as Danny Kean, a former
gangster who has decided to go straight after a stretch in the big house. Danny
has fallen for Patricia (Patricia Ellis), the daughter of the cop who put him away
(Robert Emmett O'Connor). Dad isn't convinced that Danny has left his life of crime
behind him, and he isn't too impressed with his new career taking pictures for a
sleazy tabloid newspaper. Between getting a lurid photo of a fireman in front of
a burning building (where his wife and her lover met their fate) and a daring shot
of a woman being executed (based an actual incident when a New York Daily News
photographer got a photo of Ruth Snyder in the electric chair), Danny's work is
selling papers but hardly making Officer O'Connor think his daughter is in good
hands (especially since he was in charge of press security for the execution).
Short, sweet and sassy, Picture Snatcher is the sort of gutsy fare Warner Bros.
did best in the 1930's; Ralph Bellamy turns in a great supporting performance as
Danny's boozy editor LADY KILLER (1933): Based on the novel by Carson McCullers,
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter stars Alan Arkin as John Singer, who is deaf. Singer
moves from a small town in order to be close to his institutionalized deaf and
mentally impaired friend Antonapoulos (Chuck McCann). Singer rents a room with a
family whose father, Mr. Kelly (Biff McGuire), is unable to earn a living due to
a serious injury. His teen-aged daughter Mick (Sondra Locke, in her film debut)
is at first resentful of Singer's presence, but he ingratiates himself by introducing
her to classical music (which he can "feel," if not hear). Singer likewise tries to
brighten the lives of such unfortunates as alcoholic Blount (Stacy Keach Jr., also
making his first film appearance), dying black doctor Copeland (Percy Rodriguez),
and Copeland's poverty-stricken daughter (Cicely Tyson).
SMART MONEY (1931):Edward G. Robinson and James Cagney were teamed for the only time
in their careers in Smart Money. Robinson has the larger part as a small-town barber
who fancies himself a big-time gambler. He travels to the Big City in the company of
his younger brother Cagney, who wants to make sure that Robinson isn't fleeced by
the high-rollers. Unfortunately Robinson has a weakness for beautiful blondes, most
of whom take him for all his money or betray him in some other manner. The cops aren't
keen on Robinson's gambling activities, but they can pin nothing on him until he
accidentally kills Cagney in a fight. The incident results in a jail term for manslaughter,
and a more sober-sided outlook on life for the formerly flamboyant Robinson. Watch
closely in the first reel of Smart Money for an unbilled appearance by Boris Karloffas
a dope pusher.
BLACK LEGION (1937): Factory worker Frank Taylor believes that he has missed out on
a deserved promotion when it is instead given to a Polish immigrant. Angry and looking
for a scapegoat, he is an ideal mark for the Black Legion, an underground group who
want to get rid of immigrants and racial minorities through violent means. Frank joins
the Legion, and with his new friends, he dons black robes and drives the Polish family
from their home. His aim achieved, Frank gets his job, but soon the Legion begins to
take up more of his time and money, and turns his character darker and darker. He
leaves his wife, begins to drink heavily, and soon is on a downward spiral.
MAYOR OF HELL (1933): Five members of a teen-age gang, including leader Jimmy Smith,
are sent to the State Reformatory, presided over by the melodramatically callous Thompson.
Soon, Patsy Gargan, a former gangster appointed Deputy Commissioner as a political
favor, arrives complete with hip flask and blonde. Gargan falls for activist nurse
Dorothy and, inspired by her, takes over the administration to run the place on
radical principles.
I AM LEGEND
Release Date: March 18, 2008
Available in Blu-ray, Hi-Def, HD DVD and On Demand
Official website: www.iamlegend.com
Synopsis:
Robert Neville is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible
virus that was unstoppable, incurable, and man-made. Somehow immune, Neville is now
the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and maybe the world. For
three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find
any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone. Mutant victims of
the plague -- The Infected -- lurk in the shadows... watching Neville's every move...
waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind's last, best hope, Neville
is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the
virus using his own immune blood. But he knows he is outnumbered... and quickly running
out of time. Director: Francis Lawrence Actors: Will Smith, David Richardson, Salli
Richardson, Alice Braga, Paradox Pollack, Charlie Tahan
Get the 2-disc version and get the original theatrical release plus an alternate
theatrical version with a controversial ending!
Go to I Am Legend for
more information on the movie as well as my review.
Synopsis
The next installment in the Appleseed franchise, Appleseed: Ex Machina, available
on DVD! Produced by John Woo and Directed by Shinji Aramaki, and featuring next
generation CG technology, Appleseed: Ex Machina is back bigger and badder! Based
on the manga from reknown creator Shirow Masamune, in this movie, Deunan and Briareos
are both partners and lovers. As members of ESWAT, the elite forces serving Olympus,
they are deployed everywhere trouble strikes. The two fighters find their partnership
tested in a new way by the arrival of Tereus who uncannily resembles Briareos before
the wartime injuries that led to his becoming a cyborg. At the same time, Olympus
finds itself under a stealth attack . Cyborg terrorism, deadly nanotech zealots,
and rioting citizens are just some of the threats that Deunan must contend with
as she fights to save Olympus.
APPLESEED EX MACHINA
This clip features Deunan, one of the main characters and provides you with a little
background on the movie.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER
Release Date: February 26, 2008
Official website: www.JLnewfrontier.com
Synopsis:
Based on the graphic novel by Darwyn Cooke and produced by Michael Goguen and animation
legend, Bruce Timm, Justice League: The New Frontier is the epic tale of the founding of
the Justice League. The animated film, written by Stan Berkowitz, features an incredible
celebrity-laden voice cast include David Boreanaz, Brooke Sheilds, Lucy Lawless, Neil
Patric Harris, Miguel Ferrer, Kyra Sedgwick, Jeremy Sisto and Kyle MacLachlan.
There is also a 2 disc Special Edition DVD available which contains additional bonus
features including a documentary about the pathology of the super villain and three
bonus episodes from the Justice League animated series selected by Bruce Timm. And
for HI-Def fans, all the content from the 2-disc Special Edition DVD will be available
on HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc.
The New Frontier takes viewers on an action-packed adventure, exploring the origins
of the Justice League. DC Comics Legends Superman, batman and Wonder Woman are all
featured in the film as well as Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and The Flash - as they
band together to form the legendary super team. Strangers at first, these very different
heroes must overcome fear and suspicion to forge an alliance against a monster so
formidable, even the mighty Superman cannot stop it alone. If they fail, the entire
planet will be "cleansed" of humanity.
For more information, including video clips from this DVD, go to
Justice League page here at The Zocalo Today.
AUGUST RUSH
Release date: March 11, 2008
Synopsis:
There's music in the wind and sky. Can you hear it? And there's hope. Can you feel
it? The boy called August Rush can. The music mysteriously draws him, penniless and
alone, to New York City in a quest to find - somehow, someway - the parents separated
from him years earlier. And along the way he may also find the musical genius hidden
within him. Experience the magic of this rhapsodic epic of the heart starring Freddie
Highmore (as August), Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard and Robin
Williams. "I believe in music the way some people believe in fairy tales," August
says. Open your heart and listen. You'll believe, too.
I saw this movie on the plane down to Chile on Saturday. I LOVED THIS MOVIE!
If you like music and movies that have a happy ending, this movie is for you. It has
drama, wonderful performances by Freddie Highmore, Kerri Russell and Robin Williams.
Music is the universal language and it also binds people together. This movie lets
the music weave a story of hope and love that transcends adversity.
Nancy Drew
Official site: http://nancydrewmovie.warnerbros.com/
Release date: March 11, 2008
Synopsis:
With her magnifying glass and fingerprint powder in hand, Nancy Drew leaves River
Heights for La-La-Land...but not to meet that guy on Smallville, as her boyfriend
Ned fears. No, she's out to solve one of the greatest mysteries ever: the death
of movie star Dehlia Draycott. But the bigger mystery is how our perky, plaid-clad
sleuth will fit in with the text-messaging teen queens of mean she meets at Hollywood
High.
Be sure to watch Nancy Drew and the special edition version, Nancy Drew: Drew's Clues
premiering On Demand and Pay-Per-View March 11. Join Nancy Drew in her adventures as
you learn behind-the-scenes facts, try to answer trivia questions, and explore "making
of" moments. Check your digital cable or satellite listings to order.
Love to shop? Log on to
www.nancydrew-drewsclues.com and enter the Clothes the Case sweepstakes for a
chance to win a $5,000 shopping spree!
Smurfs, The: Season 1, Volume 1
Release date: February 26, 2008
Official site: www.smurfsondvd.com
Synopsis:
The long wait is over...the Smurfs on DVD for the first time ever! They're finally
here! Handy, Hefty, Grouchy, Brainy, Lazy, Smurfette, Papa Smurf and more favorites
bring you the greatest show on Smurf - on DVD for the first time ever. It's Season
One, Vol. 1 of Smurfs' Adventures, the Emmy-winning animated series [Outstanding
Children's Entertainment Series 1982-83] that delighted Saturday morning cartoon
fans for nearly a decade. Of course, where Smurfs are, you'll also find evil wizard
Gargamel and his cat Azrael - plus monsters, dragons and trolls - keeping our three-
apple-high heroes on their tiny blue toes throughout 19 cartoon escapades. Ready for
adventure, laughs and enchantment? Abso-Smurfly! Related Titles: Animaniacs: Vol. 1;
Pinky and The Brain: Vol. 1 Trailered On: Adventures of Aquaman, The: Collection;
Looney Tunes: Golden Collection Vol. 5; Looney Tunes: Spotlight Collection Vol. 5;
Pebbles And Bamm-Bamm Show, The; Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get a Clue Volume 1; Super
Powers Team, The: Galactic Guardians Episodes: Disc 1: Disc 1 1 The Smurf's Apprentice 2
The Smurfette 3 Vanity Fare 4 King Smurf 5 The Astrosmurf 6 Jokey's Medicine 7 St.
Smurf and the Dragon 8 Sorcerer Smurf 9 The Smurfs and the Howlibird Disc 2: Disc 2
Side A 10 The Magical Meanie 11 Bewitched, Bothered, and Be-Smurfed 12 Smurf-Colored
Glasses 13 Dreamy's Nightmare 14 Fuzzle Trouble.
Easter Bunny Is Coming To Town: Deluxe Edition
Release date: February 19, 2008
Official website: www.easterbunnytowndvd.com
Synopsis:
The Easter Bunny is Comin? to Town is a Rankin and Bass holiday classic (originally
produced in 1977) featuring stop motion animation and narrated by the legendary Fred
Astaire. The feature is a fun, playful, retro 50-minute Easter story with an uplifting
message that teaches kids about the origins of Easter traditions such as Easter Egg
Hunts, Egg Rolling Contests and Easter Bonnets. The Deluxe Edition is fully re-mastered
with all-new EC and special Actors: Fred Astaire
Peanuts: It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown Deluxe Edition
Release date: February 19, 2008
Synopsis:
Everyone's favorite Easter classic re-mastered in an all-new Deluxe Edition! Includes
newly created EC and a bonus episode. New updated look that still maintains the
integrity and feel of Classic Peanuts. Synopsis: The characters prepare for Easter
morning, when, according to Linus, the "Easter Beagle" will arrive and hand out Easter
eggs to everybody. Nobody believes him, and they all go on their way. Lucy schemes to
find all the eggs in the annual Easter Egg Hunt by planting all the eggs and recording
their positions; Peppermint Patty and Marcie try to make Easter eggs, but Marcie instead
fries, roasts, toasts, waffles, and finally makes soup from them. Fortunately for
everybody (except Charlie Brown and Lucy), the Easter Beagle (played by Snoopy)
arrives and hands out eggs (the ones Lucy planted for the egg hunt) to everyone.
He runs out of eggs, so he gives Charlie Brown the basket. Includes 1 bonus episode:
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown.
MY REVIEW
It's Easter and here is a wonderful movie to watch with your kids. All of us have had
Charlie Brown in our past -- whether through the movies or the comics in the newspaper.
Charlies Brown's Christmas tree is still one of my favorites and adding this movie to
my collection will give the kids (and grown ups) in my family a new classic to watch
each year.
The extras on the disk include IT'S ARBOR DAY, CHARLIE BROWN. It gives you some background
on the holiday and you may just learn a little something you didn't know about it. Baseball
fans may enjoy this one more than the Easter Beagle!
THE BEATRIX POTTER COLLECTION
Starring: Niamh Cusack , Anna Massey
Directed by: Dianne Jackson
Produced by: John Coates
Written by: Beatrix Potter
Official website: www.bbcamericashop.com
Release Date: February 12, 2008
Synopsis:
"Once upon a time there were four little rabbits, and their names were Flopsy,
Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter." So begins the first of Beatrix Potter's Original
Peter Rabbit TalesTM, which have been translated into 35 languages and have achieved
international success in more than 117 countries worldwide. The beautiful illustrations
are magically brought to life in this captivating series, including a live action
introduction featuring Niamh Cusack as Beatrix Potter, specially tailored for each
story. Each episode invites us to join the exciting adventures of a beloved group
of characters, including Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle- Duck and of course, Peter
Rabbit!
Les Miserables (1995) (BBC)
Release date: February 19, 2008
Official website: www.bbcamericashop.com
Synopsis:
A performance of Les Miserables by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal
Albert Hall, for a 10th Anniversary Concert celebration. Actors: Colm Wilkinson,
Michael Ball, Lea Salonga, Judy Kuhn, Michael Maguire
Helen Mirren at the BBC
Release date: February 19, 2008
Official website: www.bbcamericashop.com
Starring: Helen Mirren
2007 Oscar winner Helen Mirren (Best Actress, The Queen) stars in nine historic
productions from the BBC archives! Special Features: Helen Mirren Remembers:
an exclusive made-for-DVD interview (30 minutes); Michael Parkinson interview
with Helen Mirren (16 minutes)
THE EQUALIZER
Release date: February 12, 2008
I see that one of my favorite TV series from the 80's is now on DVD. THE EQUALIZER-
First Season is available on DVD. If you remember, Babylon 5's pilot music was composed
by Stewart Copeland, founder and drummer of The Police. Copeland started with the very
distinctive theme song for The Equalizer.
Edward Woodward is perfect as retired Cold War operative Robert McCall. The regular
cast included Robert Lansing as "Control," Keith Szarabajka as Mickey Kostmayer, Mark
Margolis as Jimmy, William Zabka as son Scott McCall, and Richard Jordan as Harley Gage.
If you like old TV series, you'll be happy to see HAWAII FIVE-O, THE FUGITIVE, THE
ROCKFORD FILES, THE WILD WILD WEST, MAGNUM P.I. and THE UNTOUCHABLES are now on DVD.
MICHAEL CLAYTON
Release Date: February 19, 2008
Official website: www.michaelclaytonmovie.com
Synopsis:
Attorney Michael Clayton is a "fixer", the go-to guy when his powerful New York
law firm wants a mess swept under the rug. But now he?s handed a crisis even he
may not be able to fix. The firm's top litigator in a $3-billion case has gone
from advocate to whistleblower. And the more Michael tries to undo the damage,
the more he's up against forces that put corporate survival over human life 'including
Michael's. George Clooney portrays Michael, backed into a career corner that offers
little room to fight free in this suspense- and star-packed thriller written and
directed by Tony Gilroy (writer/co-writer of the Bourne movie trilogy). Keep your
eyes on Michael Clayton. He has some life-or- death decisions to make. Fast.
Director: Tony Gilroy Actors: George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton,
Sydney Pollack Critic's Quotes: "Clooney is at the top of his form." Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone "Gripping." David Ansen, Newsweek "It sets your heart punmping and
your mind racing." Leah Rozen, People Magazine "Terrifically engrossing. Michael
Clayton earns every pulse pound." Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
For video clips and more about this marvelous movie,
go to Michael Clayton
here at The Zocalo Today.
THE INVADERS
Release date: May 6, 2008
As I was wondering about looking for news this morning, I spotted a link for the upcoming
release of the first season of THE INVADERS. It can be pre-ordered from Amazon.com so that
it will arrive near the release date. It was the perfect mix of "Invasion of the Body
Snatchers" and "The Fugitive". Created by the brilliant Quinn Martin, who produced other
outstanding series like The Untouchables and the Streets of San Francisco, there are few
that rival THE INVADERS for their imagination and production values. Though this series
premiered in 1967, it still ranks as #6 on thee TV Guide List of Twenty-Five Greatest
Sci-Fi Legends. Roy Thinnes is marvelous as architect David Vincent. As the opening
narrative states: "Now, David Vincent knows that the Invaders are here; that they have
taken human form. Somehow, he must convince a disbelieving world, that the nightmare
has already begun..."
With the weak attempts being made at science fiction these days, it might be good for
folks to look at some of the old favorites, like THE INVADERS, to see that good TV
series are possible.
RIVERDANCE: LIVE FROM RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
Release date: February 19, 2008
Official website: www.bbcamericashop.com
Actors: Jean Butler, Colin Dunne, María Pagés, Katie McMahon, Morgan Crowley
Directors: John McColgan
This is the two-disk collector's Edition. It includes the performance at Radio City Music
Hall as well as Riverdance in China- A beind the scenes look at the historic performance
in the Great Hall of the People in China Riverdance on BBC's Pebble Mill featuring
interviews and performances.
REVIEW:
If you enjoy dance and true artistry, you will love this DVD. The music is awesome, but
the dance is amazing. The precision dance performed by the Riverdance company is just
astoundingly beautiful. One can only think of how many hours of practice it has taken
to bring this marvel of dance to theaters -- and now to DVD for everyone to enjoy.
Jean Butler and Colin Dunne ar the principal dancers with Maria Pages, Katie McMahon and
Morgan Crowley also starring in this feature. I am at a loss for words to adequately
describe the marvel of Riverdance.
THIRD WATCH: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Release Date: February 5, 2008
Third Watch: The Complete First Season
Synopsis:
Every second counts. Every detail matters. Every 3-11 p.m. third watch shift brings
a rush of risk, fear and lives in the balance. From John Wells (ER, The West Wing)
and Edward Allen Bernero (Criminal Minds) comes this action-packed drama about the
brave and dedicated people who serve as police, paramedics and firefighters. For
them, keeping the streets safe and answering cries for help is all in a day's work.
The 22-episode Emmy-Award-winning Third Watch rolls out in a deluxe 6- disc set
capturing all the highly kinetic, highly praised moments from its debut season.
Hit the streets with these professional rescuers and experience day-in/day-out
heroism at its most exciting and intense.
For more information about this new DVD, go to
Third Watch here at The Zocalo Today.
STARGATE: THE ARK OF TRUTH
U.S. RELEASE DATE - March 11, 2008 (DVD)
BUDGET - $7 million
WRITTEN BY - Robert C. Cooper
DIRECTED BY - Robert C. Cooper
STARRING - Ben Browder (Cameron Mitchell), Amanda Tapping (Samantha Carter), Michael
Shanks (Daniel Jackson), Christopher Judge (Teal'c), Claudia Black (Vala Mal Doran),
Beau Bridges (Hank Landry), Tim Guinee (Tomin), Currie Graham (James Merek), Morena
Baccarin (Adria), Julian Sands (Doci), Matthew Walker (Merlin), Sarah Strange (Morgan
Le Fay), Greg Anderson (Prior), Doug Abrahams (Prior)
With the Ori forces poised to launch a final assault on Earth, SG-1 must travel to
their home galaxy in search of a way to stop their onslaught.
You can pre-order this DVD now on Amazon.com.
PLANET EARTH: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Directed by: Alastair Fothergill
Produced by: Alastair Fothergill
Narrated by: David Attenborough
Still looking for that perfect holiday gift? Here's a suggestion. Not only is this
series entertaining -- but it is educational. Treat yourself and others to some of the
most magnificent photography of our time. Give this BBC series and sit back in amazement and
discover a planet you only thought you knew. Not only are the videos entertaining, they
are an investment in the future -- our future on Earth.
Description:
You’ll be filled with awe and amazement every time you watch this stunning BBC series
about our planet’s best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures, captured on breathtaking,
high-definition film in the Earth’s most extreme habitats. Shot entirely in high-definition
film, with revolutionary new aerial photography. From the team behind Blue Planet, including
the esteemed and beloved Sir David Attenborough.
THE BLUE PLANET: SEAS OF LIFE SPECIAL EDITION
Dive deeper than ever! Before creating the monumental Planet Earth, producer Alastair
Fothergill and his BBC team assembled one of the most breathtaking explorations of the
world’s oceans ever assembled.
THE BLUE PLANET: SEAS OF LIFE, PART 2
Produced by: Alastair Fotehrgill
Narrated by: Sir David
This amazing and breathtaking production will take you from the ocean shores to its
mysterious depth. Experience the battles between hunter and prey, and dive down to
the ocean floor to find the weirdest life forms on our planet.
THE CAPED CRUSADER STRIKES AGAIN AS THE BATMAN: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON AND
TEEN TITANS: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON FLY ON TO SHELVES ON NOVEMBER 20TH, 2007!
Currently airing on Saturdays on the Kids WB!, The Batman: The Complete Fourth Season
features a redesign of Bruce Wayne/Batman. Batgirl returns as an official member of
Batman's team and Dick Grayson's arrival as his trusty sidekick Robin comes just in
time as evil villains Killer Moth, Black Mask, and Everywhere Man try to invade Gotham
City. Watch as the Dynamic Duo becomes a trio in the 2-Disc edition of the Emmy-winning
animated series. The Batman: The Complete Fourth Season contains 13 episodes and amazing
bonus features including:
"The Batman: Season 4 Unmasked - This featurette highlights "Robin, the Boy Wonder."
Discover how the series creators decided on this incarnation of Robin as well as the
character's impact on the Dark Knight and his rocky relationship with Batgirl.
WHV will also release Teen Titans: The Complete Fourth Season which currently airs
on the Cartoon Network. Not only do Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy and Raven
cope with the woes of being a teenager, but as young superheroes they also struggle
with the weight of the world on their shoulders. The Teen Titans are forced to question
their friendships and the limitation of their powers when they undertake a battle with
the "Terror of Trigon"." This 2-Disc Edition from the smash TV series follows the
Teen Titans on 13 exciting adventures and features behind the scenes bonuses including:
"Teen Titans: Know Your Foes - This featurette contains five distinct vignettes that
give the viewers access to "top secret files" and examines up close the villains the
Teen Titans face in Season Four. The vignettes include:
1.) Control Freak
2.) Bob & the Source
3.) Billy Numerous
4.) Mother Mae-Eye
5.) Trigon
"The important values of strength, friendship and loyalty are similar themes among
The Batman: The Complete Fourth Season and Teen Titans: The Complete Fourth Season,"
said Dorinda Marticorena, WHV Vice President, Kids and Sports Marketing. "We're proud
to release two fantastic series that feature adventurous characters as well as non-stop
action for the next generation of DC Super Hero fans."
Synopsis:
The third installment of Doctor Who is full of new thrills, new laughs, new heartbreak
and some terrifying new monsters. From the moment the Doctor walks into the life of
medical student Martha Jones he changes it forever. In Elizabethan London, they meet
William Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre while back in present day London, 76-year-old
Professor Lazarus recaptures his youth with consequences that threaten Martha's entire
family. And, the Doctor's sworn enemies, the Daleks, who have been hiding in 1930's
New York, return with a terrifying plan for humanity. Disc 1: Christmas Special: The
Runaway Bride Disc 2: Smith and Jones The Shakespeare Code Gridlock Disc 3: Daleks
in Manhattan Evolution of the Daleks The Lazarus Experiment 42 Disc 4: Human Nature
The Family of Blood Blink Disc 5: Utopia The Sound of Drums Last of the Time Lords
Disc 6: Doctor Who Confidential.
Synopsis: Hearst College, jewel of the Pacific. A citadel of higher education set
amid rolling lawns and swaying palms. But since Hearst is in Neptune, California -
and since Veronica Mars is among its incoming freshmen - you know it's also a noir
netherworld of lies, betrayal, secrets and (of course) murder. Veronica, Logan and
more of your VM favorites join cool new characters for a Season 3 of seething mystery
and sardonic wit. College is indeed a learning experience as Veronica aces a crim
class led by a hunky prof, solves the case of on-campus rapes that began in Season
Two, and gives a grad seminar in sleuthing when two faculty members take sudden,
eternal early retirements. Frosh year is gonna be freaky! Actors: Kristen Bell,
Jason Dohring, Percy Daggs, Francis Capra, Enrico Colantoni, Tina Majorino
THE BELIEVERS
Release Date: October 16, 2007
Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Myrick returns to his indie roots with the latest addition
to the RAW-FEED series from Warner Home Video.
BELIEVERS, a modern day psychological thriller, is set to be released October 16, 2007.
While on duty, David Vaughn (Messner) and Victor Hernandez (Huertas), two emergency
paramedics, receive a call from a young girl whose mother has lost consciousness in a
deserted area, but they soon discover that the life they have to save may be their own.
Kidnapped and locked in an isolated building, David tries to discover the truth behind a
secret cult and its beliefs. As Victors beliefs are challenged and the fine line
between religion and science is crossed, David must find a way to escape and get out,
before they get him.
BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT
Considered one of the best science fiction movies made, BLADE RUNNER has now been
restored and remastered. In this release, there are a number of versions:
The Final Cut Special Edition (2-discs)
Collector's Edition (4-discs)
Ultimate Collector's Edition (5-discs)
Complete Collector's Edition (5 discs)
For more information, go to
http://bladerunnerthemovie.warnerbros.com/.
POLTERGEIST 25TH ANNIVERSARY: DELUXE
Just in time for Halloween, on October 9, Warner Bros. released a remastered version
of POLTERGEIST.
SYNOPSIS: They're baaaack for only one night on the big screen! Suburbanites Steve
(Craig T. Nelson) and Diane (JoBeth Williams) suddenly experience paranormal activity
in their home. What starts off as minor excitement quickly turns into nasty encounters.
The disappearance of their daughter Carol Anne (Heather O'Rourke) forces the Freelings
to bring in parapsychologists and a professional exorcist to exorcise their home.
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 11 FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO
Burbank, CA, September 17, 2007 – The rebellion begins in Harry Potter’s fifth year
at Hogwarts and no Muggle will want to miss the excitement when Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix arrives on DVD this December 11th from Warner Home Video. In
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Lord Voldemort has returned but the
Ministry of Magic is doing everything it can to keep the wizarding world from
knowing the truth – including appointing Ministry official Dolores Umbridge as
the new Defense Against the Darks Arts professor at Hogwarts. When Umbridge
refuses to teach practical defensive magic, Ron and Hermione convince Harry to
secretly train a select group of students for the wizarding war that lies ahead.
A terrifying showdown between good and evil awaits in this enthralling film version
of the fifth novel in J.K. Rowling’s series. Prepare for battle!.
From acclaimed director David Yates (BBC’s State of Play, Upcoming Harry Potter and
the Half-Blood Prince), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix brings back the
ensemble cast including Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter series, upcoming December
Boys), Emma Watson (Harry Potter series) and Rupert Grint (Harry Potter series,
Driving Lessons) as well as two-time Academy Award Winner Maggie Smith (Gosford
Park, A Room With A View, Harry Potter film series), Academy Award Winner Emma
Thompson (Sense and Sensibility, Howards End), Academy Award Nominee Ralph Fiennes
(Schindler’s List, The English Patient), Alan Rickman (Love Actually, Die Hard,
Harry Potter film series), and Gary Oldman (Batman Begins, Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire). Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix also introduces Academy
Award Nominees Helena Bonham Carter (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tim Burton’s
Corpse Bride) and Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake, Freedom Writers).
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be available for sell-through pricing
on Single Disc in widescreen and full frame formats for $28.98 SRP and on 2-Disc
Special Edition DVD in widescreen format for $34.99 SRP.
SYNOPSIS
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of
study at Hogwarts only to discover that much of the wizarding community has been
led to believe that the story of the teenager’s recent encounter with the evil Lord
Voldemort is a lie, putting Harry’s integrity in question. Worse, the Minister for
Magic, Cornelius Fudge, has appointed a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher,
the duplicitous Professor Dolores Umbridge. But Professor Umbridge’s “Ministry-
approved” course of defensive magic leaves the young wizards woefully unprepared
to defend themselves against the Dark Forces threatening them, so at the prompting
of his friends Hermione and Ron, Harry is convinced to take matters into his own
hands. Meeting secretly with a small group of students who name themselves
“Dumbledore’s Army,” Harry teaches them how to defend themselves against the Dark
Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that
lies ahead.
Street Date: December 11, 2007
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, ESDH, French, Spanish
Running Time: 138 minutes
Rating: Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.
STARGATE SG-1 COMPLETE SERIES
MGM announced that the upcoming STARGATE SG-1: THE COMPLETE SERIES box set will be available
on October 9, 2007. The set will contain all 10 seasons(214 episodes) on a total of 54 discs.
Each disc will be presented in anamorphic widescreen and the set will feature a commemorative
booklet along with the last 4 discs containing bonus material. The MSRP for the box set is
$329.98.
STARGATE SG-1:THE COMPLETE SERIES hits shelves everywhere on October 9, 2007.
BLADERUNNER: The Final Cut
Release Date: December 18, 2007
A new website is up and running for the new BLADE RUNNER DVD. Go to
Blade Runner
Be sure to watch all the trailers. The comments from cast and crew are wonderful
and give you some idea of the complexity -- and difficulty -- in making this movie.
SYNOPSIS:
Synopsis:
Visually spectacular, intensely action-packed and powerfully prophetic since its debut,
Blade Runner returns in Ridley Scott's definitive Final Cut, including extended scenes
and never-before-seen special effects. In a signature role as 21st-century detective
Rick Deckard, Harrison Ford brings his masculine-yet-vulnerable presence to this
stylish noir thriller. In a future of high-tech possibility soured by urban and
social decay, Deckard hunts for fugitive, muderous replicants - and is drawn to a
mystery woman whose secrets may undermine his soul.
SUPERMAN DOOMSDAY
In conjunction with the release of SUPERMAN DOOMSDAY, Warner Bros. Home Video and DC
Universe Animated Films are offering an exciting opportunity for a lucky winner to be
flown to Los Angeles to meet with one of the Animators and “appear” as a special
animated guest extra in an upcoming DC Universe Movie!
It’s easy to enter. Just follow the link,
www.supermandoomsdaydvd.com/sweepstakes, fill out the form and you have a chance to have
your likeness drawn and included as a film “extra” in an upcoming DC Universe Animated Film.
Please sign up for YOUR chance to win, and also share with your SITE’S VISITORS.
SUPERMAN DOOMSDAY is available on DVD, 9.18.07. Official site:
http://www.supermandoomsdaydvd.com
New Adventures of Superman
Synopsis:
These adventures were the first time that Superman (and his alter ego Clark Kent),
Lois Lane and Perry White had been seen in animated form since they were immortalized
in the iconic Superman short films of the 1940s. In addition, this series marked the
animation debut of Jimmy Olsen and classic Superman villains like Lex Luthor and
Brainiac. This animated Superman was forerunner show that lead to all the subsequent
animated superhero programming.
Special Features:
Other - "Superman in 66" - The year was 1966, a booming time for the comics industry,
a hallmark year for Superman and an amazing year for our country. It was also the year
The New Adventures of Superman debuted on CBS. This piece will explore how the 60's
era influenced the character of Superman and led to his Filmation debut on this
groundbreaking show.
Cult Camp Classics Volume 1: Sci-Fi Thrillers
Here is a series of movies that will take you back to the old drive-in days. CULT
CAMP CLASSICS include Sci-Fi Thrillers, Women in Peril, Terrorized Travelers and
Historical Epics. Volume 1: Sci-Fi Thrillers brings you quality transfers of fun
titles with some extras. It's fun to see just how far special effects have some in such
a short time.
300
The epic graphic novel by Frank Miller (Sin City) assaults the screen with the blood,
thunder and awe of its ferocious visual style faithfully recreated in an intense blend
of live-action and CGI animation. Retelling the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, it
depicts the titanic clash in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans
fought to the death against Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his massive Persian army.
Experience history at swordpoint. And moviemaking with a cutting edge.
Available July 31, 2007
Robin Hood: Season 1
Synopsis:
People's hero, war hero, romantic hero and leader of the world's most famous resistance
group...Robin Hood is known and loved by millions around the world. His fight against a
corrupt government and greedy officials is something we all can connect with. Fun, modern
and intelligent, the BBC's Robin Hood is guaranteed to appeal to today's sophisticated
viewers and is set to be as popular as the new Doctor Who. Sharp, witty scripts by
Dominic Minghella and a striking new look set the tone as the BBC updates this popular
legend for all the family. Episodes: 1 - Will you tolerate this? Sheriff got your tongue?
Who shot the Sheriff? 2 - Parent Hood The Arrow and the Optic 3 - The Taxman Cometh The
Brothers A-Date The Assassin A Thing or Two About Loyalty 4 - Peace? Off! Dead Man Walking
The Return of the King Clue: No
Closer, The: The Complete Second Season
Synopsis:
An offbeat personality, a tough-as-nails approach and a track record as one of the
country's leading investigators--these are just a few of the trails exhibited by
television's next great detective, Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, played by
three-time Golde Globe Award nominee Kyra Sedgewick in "The Closer". In her first
lead role in a dramatic series, Sedgwick plays a tough CIA-trained detective, with
Southern charm, who has been brought from Atlanta to Los Angeles to head up the
Priority Murder Squad, a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, hogh-
profile murder cases. "The Closer" is executive produced by the team behind "Nip/Tuck."
Episodes: 1 - 1. Blue Blood, 2. Mom Duty, 3. Slippin', 2 - 4. Aftertaste, 5. To Protect
and Serve, 6. Out of Focus, 7. Head Over Heels, 3 - 8. Critical Missing, 9. Heroic
Measures, 10. The Other Women, 11. Borderline, 4 - 12. No Good Deed, 13. Overkill,
14. Serving the King (Part 1 & 2).
Complete Matrix Trilogy, The (HD)
Original Product Release Date: 05/22/2007
Synopsis:
The #1 requested film on HD is now here! The Complete Matrix Trilogy presents the
complete adventures of machine battling truth-seekers Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity
(Cary-Anne Moss) and Morpheus (Lurence Fishburne) in all three of the Wachowski's
ground-breaking monumental sci-fi feature films. This collection features all three
films in Hi-def and includes exclusive In Movie Experience (IME). These are the
ultimate films for the ultimate hi-def format!
ER: The Complete Seventh Season
Synopsis:
A busload of fume-sickened school kids...a gunman whose shooting spree
claimed 19 victims...a guy in an opossum outfit who bit a man dressed as a kangaroo.
They and so many others all converge at ER. The gurneys keep rolling in a superlative
Season 7 that includes Abby's reunion with her mother, a turbulent woman who suffers
from bipolar disorder. Also making the rounds in the 22 episodes: Carter returns from
detox, Abby goes back to square one in med training, Benton struggles to emerge from
Romano's doghouse, Kovac confronts a mugger, Weaver reveals her sexual orientation
and Chen refuses to reveal the father of her child. Meanwhile, Greene and Corday
marry...and live under the shadow of Greene's health crisis. Excitement, drama,
suspense - the doctors are on call.
Episodes: 1 - 1. Homecoming, 2. Sand and Water, 3. Mars Attacks, 4. Benton Backwards,
2 - 5. Flight of Fancy, 6. The Visit, 7. Rescue Me, 8. The Dance We Do, 3 - 9. The
Greatest of Gifts, 10. Piece of Mind, 11. Rock, Paper, Scissors, 4 - 12. Surrender,
13. Thy Will Be Done, 14. A Walk in the Woods, 15. The Crossing, 5 - 16. Witch Hunt,
17. Survival of the Fittest, 18. April Showers, 19. Sailing Away, 6 - 20. Fear of
Commitment, 21. Where the Heart Is, 22. Rampage.
Batman Beyond: Season 3 (DVD)
Original Product Release Date: 03/20/2007
Studio: Warner Bros.
Episode(s):
King's Ransom Untouchable Inqueling Big Time Out Of The Past Speak No Evil - 1
The Call Part 1 The Call Part 2 Betrayal The Curse Of The Kobra, Pt 1 The Curse
Of The Kobra, Pt 2 Countdown Unmasked - 2
Synopsis:
As the new Batman, Terry has all the high-tech gear and gadgets he needs, plus
Bruce Wayne's research skills and instincts. Season Three became the final season
for the series, as Terry joined forces with the JLU (Justice League Unlimited)
The series ended with the episode "Unmasked" which told the story of one of Terry's
first missions under the cowl. Experience all the suspense and excitement of the
final 13 gripping adventures in a 2-disc collection featuring the fiendish villains
of the city's gritty future -- and the one hero who can stop them!
Special Features:
Interviews - "Close-Up On" -- Sit down with the creative minds behind BATMAN BEYOND
as they discuss their favorite moments from key episodes of the series final season:
"Out of the Past"; "The Call, Part 1"; "The Call, Part 2"; "The Curse of Kobra, Part 1"
Other - "Inside Batman Beyond: Volume 3'- Join the producers of BATMAN BEYOND (Bruce
Timm, Alan Burnett, Paul Dini & Glen Murakami) and moderator Jason Hillhouse for the
last installment of their in-depth panel discussion, focusing on the spectacular final
season of the superhero series.
Justice League Unlimited: The Complete Second Season (DVD)
Original Product Release Date: 03/20/2007
Studio: Warner Bros.
Episode(s):
I Am Legion Shadow Of The Hawk Chaos At The Earth?s Core (Aka Heart Of Stone, Warlord)
To Another Shore (aka Elegy) Flash And Substance Dead Reckoning - 1; Patriot Act The
Great Brain Robbery Grudge Match Far From Home Ancient History Alive Destroyer - 2
Synopsis:
Characters from the original series of Justice League Unlimited are joined by a number
of new superheroes making this final seasons showdown between Justice League Unlimited
vs Legion of Doom the most suspenseful yet. After years of foiled plots and repeated
beatings, the galaxy's worse villains finally have a plan: strength in numbers! Led
by Lex Luthor, the Legion of Doom prepares to dominate the universe. First order of
business: destroy the Justice League. Featuring the original seven Leaguers -- Batman,
Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, J'onn J'onzz, Green Lantern and Hawkgirl -- plus many
other favorites, each episode showcases these heroes in battles like you've never
seen. And just when you think they've faced the most unimaginable evils, a dark
figure from the past resurfaces to exact revenge on all of them.
Special Features:
Audio Commentary - Ever wanted to sneak into a private producers screening...well,
heres your chance. Were going to roll a trio of "fan favorite" episode acts from
the final season of JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED (chosen by the producers) Bruce Timm
and key creative minds from JLU will be watching the sequences, commenting on
specific moments and also discussing the overriding themes and episode highlights
of the season. And not only will you be able to hear them talk, but youll see
them as well!
Music Only Track - Music only track of the episode "Destroyer", complete with an
on-camera introduction by Bruce Timm. Other - CADMUS: EXPOSED (TRT: 10-15 min)
Heres a treat for JLU fans still recovering from last seasons "top secret" Cadmus
arc. "Bruce Timm and other key creative minds behind JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED
gather for an informal discussion of the entire Cadmus storyline...from its
revelation in "The Doomsday Sanction" to the shocker secret in "Epilogue."
Mark Hamill (Star Wars) (a.k.a. "The Joker" and "The Trickster") brings his
unique energy and charm as he moderates the conversation.
HAPPY FEET
Release Date: March 27, 2007
Synopsis: In the great nation of Emperor Penguins, deep in Antarctica, you're nobody
unless you can sing - which is unfortunate for Mumble (ELIJAH WOOD), who is the worst
singer in the world. He is born dancing to his own tune...tap dancing. As fate would
have it, his one friend, Gloria (BRITTANY MURPHY), happens to be the best singer around.
Mumble and Gloria have a connection from the moment they hatch, but she struggles with
his strange "hippity- hoppity" ways. Away from home for the first time, Mumble meets
a posse of decidedly un-Emperor-like penguins - the Adelie Amigos. Led by Ramon (ROBIN
WILLIAMS), the Adelies instantly embrace Mumble's cool dance moves and invite him to
party with them. In Adelie Land, Mumble seeks the counsel of Lovelace the Guru (also
voiced by ROBIN WILLIAMS), a crazy-feathered Rockhopper penguin who will answer any
of life's questions for the price of a pebble. Together with Lovelace and the Amigos,
Mumble sets out across vast landscapes and, after some epic encounters, proves that
by being true to yourself, you can make all the difference in the world. Director:
George Miller Actors: Hugh Jackman, Brittany Murphy, Elijah Wood, Hugo Weaving, Magda
Szubanski, Nicole Kidman, Robin Williams, Anthony Lapaglia, Steve Irwin Critic's
Quotes: There is no mistaking "Happy Feet" as anything but the work of a real filmmaker;
in terms of composition, camera movement and editing, the pic is conceived as a "real"
movie, and emerges as one of the very best directed animated films on record. - VARIETY
CASINO ROYALE, starring Daniel Craig as James Bond is available today on DVD. The
bonus features generally celebrate Bond as an iconic figure with only one extra,
"James Bond: For Real," geared towards behind-the-scenes action on the film itself.
It examines the use of parkour (with co-founder Sebastien Foucan), the down and
dirty fight scenes, various explosions and the record-setting seven times that
Bond's car rolls before it's totaled. In contrast, "Becoming Bond" is almost a
solemn affair that demonstrates just how serious casting a new Bond could be. The
featurette follows the entire process: from the numerous actors being considered
and the big announcement to the subsequent media frenzy and criticism. Apparently,
having a blond Bond that was a relative nobody rubbed people the wrong way. The
remainder of the featurette also analyzed how this new (old) Bond revitalized what
had become formulaic, such as his romantic approach and his relationship with M.
QUANTAM LEAP - 5th Season
Starring: Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell
Season five of Quantum Leap opens with Sam Beckett's disastrous flurry of leaps into
Lee Harvey Oswald in a nail-biting episode that explores series creator Donald
Bellisario's personal theory of the Kennedy assassination. Things calm down after
this intense beginning, fortunately, and in their final year together Sam and his
holographic companion Adm. Al Calavicci sort out the problems of young socialites,
shell-shocked Vietnam War veterans and even Elvis Presley.
FORBIDDEN PLANET
(Two-Disc 50th Anniversary Special Edition
This 50th anniversary edition is packed with special material -- including deleted scenes and
appearances by the Robot.
THE DEPARTED
Nominated for 5 Academy Awards, THE DEPARTED will be available on DVD February 13.
The DVD contains more than 2 hours of bonus features:
- 9 additional scenes with introductions by Director Martin Scorsese
- feature-length TCM career profile on Scorsese
- "The Story of the Boston Mob" - The Real-Life Gangaster behind Jack Nicholson's
character
- "Crossing Criminal Cultures" - How little Italy's crime and violence influences
Scorsese's Work
- Theatrical Trailer
For more information about this award-winning picture, go to
http://thedeparted.warnerbros.com/
Meet teenagers Bo and Luke Duke, high-spirited troublemakers, new to Hazzard County.
Announcing Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning. Available on DVD March 13th!
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST (Buena Vista) Bigger, crazier, more fantastic second installment
of the blockbuster action adventure franchise in which various parties vie to possess the secret of maritime
boogeyman Davey Jones’ supernatural power. Monsters, cannibalism, decapitation, black magic, disgusting
monsters – in other words, a roller coaster of fun for the whole family. Includes commentrak and bloopers.
2-disc special edition adds on a big pile of Making-Of featurettes.
SUPERMAN ULTIMATE COLLECTION
One of the most anticipated collections hit shelves November 28th 2006. This one-of-a-kind set includes:
Superman, Superman II, Superman III, Superman IV, Superman Returns, three different Superman documentaries
and tons of never-before-seen material! A 14-Disc box set worth $99.98!
Completing the collection of "The Adventures of Superman", the series' final two seasons offers something
for everyone -- the laughably bad episodes (offering up green-haired, midget Martians, a mind-reading mule,
and Professor Pepperwinkle's latest goofy inventions), to the surprisingly good ones (tales of the search
for a Civil War-era coat, a missing circus elephant, and a barber who reforms his childhood friend, now a
gangster, are all very sweet, and quite enjoyable), and one of the last episodes filmed, "The Perils of
Superman", directed by George Reeves, himself, is a bonafide 'classic', with unsettling images of helmeted
criminals walking the streets of Metropolis, and Clark, Lois, Jimmy, and Perry, each subjected to silent
movie cliffhanger demises. Best of all, these last episodes prove that Reeves, though far heavier and
grayer by the series' end, never lost the sincerity or humor he had displayed in earlier seasons. Also
included in the collection is a made-for-dvd celebration of Jack Larson, offering recent interviews with
everyone's favorite 'Jimmy Olsen', Noel Neill, and a variety of the series' historians. The final two
seasons of the Adventures of Superman are timeless fun for all who admired the talents of George Reeves
and the rest of the cast. Thanks to these DVDs, everyone will be able to look back at his portrayal of
Superman that captured the imagination of millions.
TALES FROM THE CRYPT - FIFTH SEASON
HBO's TALES FROM THE CRYPT has established itself as one of the greatest horror/thriller anthology of
it's era. The 13 tales featured in this season don't have the big name horror directors of seasons past,
but there are a lot of very recognizable names featured in the episodes. Ed Begley Jr. plays a con man
who gets way, way more than he bargained for in "Death of Some Salesman"; which also features the great
Tim Curry in multiple roles and was directed by Gilbert Adler who would go on to do the much maligned
Bordello of Blood. "Forever Ambergris" features The Who's Roger Daltrey and Steve Buscemi as rival war
photographers, who naturally get a taste of war and hell unlike either could ever imagine. "House of
Horror" features Kevin Dillon as a frat leader breaking in new pledges (including Will Wheaton), Ernie
Hudson stars as a gluttonous, evil man in "Food For Thought", "Creep Course" features Jeffrey Jones as
a history teacher with a diabolical scam who gets the tables turned on him, and "Half-Way Horrible" is
a season favorite featuring Clancy Brown as an unscrupolous businessman that finds his way into voodoo.
This fifth season edition has plenty of blood, guts, laughs, and thrills. Don't forget to visit
http://www.warnervideo.com/talesfromthecryptdvd/
for more information and excerpts from the DVD.
Warner Home Video has released images and details for its Superman Ultimate Collectors Edition, due in stores on Tuesday,
Nov.28. The set will feature SUPERMAN RETURNS: SPECIAL EDITION, SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT, SUPERMAN: THE
MOVIE FOUR DISC SPECIAL EDITIONI, SUPERMAN II TWO DISC SPECIAL EDITION and SUPERMAN III and SUPERMAN IV DELUXE EDITIONS.
Also included are the documentaries You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman and Look Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of
Superman and Bryan Singer's Journals Extended Edition. The set has a suggested price of $99.92.
STARGATE SG-1 - SEASON 9
The ninth season of Stargate SG-1 arrives on DVD in North America (Region 1) on Tuesday, October 3.
The 5-disc slimline set includes all 20 episodes of the series, from "Avalon" to "Camelot," plus
audio commentaries from every episode and a ton of bonus features. The set also comes with an
all-time low suggested retail price ($49.95), and is available now for pre-order at Amazon.com.
LOST SEASON 2
Release: September 5, 2006
Synopsis
The Extended Experience
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42. Push the button and prepare to be blown away by the groundbreaking
television event USA Today calls "TV's best series."
The multiple Emmy® Award-winning drama reaches new heights in its spectacular second season
as the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 discover they are not alone in their battle against
"The Others," and a contested decision to open the hatch reveals a new realm of mystery and
intrigue. Prepare yourself for the DVD experience of Season Two, complete with over 8 hours
of original bonus material you can't see anywhere else - including unaired original flashbacks -
and you'll discover for yourself why "everything happens for a reason."
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (2004): Season 2.5
Release Date: September 19, 2006
ROAR: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Release Date: September 19, 2006
Some of you may remember this series when it aired on the SciFi Channel. Heath Ledger is
the star -- but Babylon 5 fans will remember Jason Carter was a recurring character.
SMALLVILLE: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON (DVD)
Original Product Release Date: 09/12/2006
Synopsis:
An astonishing season of destiny! Clark Kent now carries a full load of classes at Central Kansas U., but that's not all he carries. He carries
the full weight of his - perhaps the world's - destiny. "We call this season Superman in Training," series co-creator Alfred Gough says.
"Clark is going to accept his destiny." During this exciting pivotal season: The Fortress of Solitude rises. A spaceship mystery unfolds.
A dark tragedy - one even Clark's powers can't prevent - strikes. These and more key elements of Superman lore fall into place.
Special Features:
Documentaries
For more information and some video clips from the DVD, go to
Smallville page.
VERONICA MARS - SEASON TWO
Original Product Release Date: 08/22/2006
Synopsis:
In the wealthy, seaside community of Neptune, California, the rich and powerful make the rules. Unfortunately for them, there's
Veronica Mars, a smart, fearless 17-year-old apprentice private investigator. In season two, the Mars family finds themselves
embroiled in another season-long mystery hitting closer to home, following a new local tragedy. Meanwhile, after a summer of
surprises and sordid murder trials, Logan and best friend Duncan Kane find themselves at odds, while Veronica must deal with
her increasingly complicated romantic life and a whole new school year with familiar and surprising
Warner Home Video has announced a Nov. 14 release for the final volumes in its LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN
and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN DVD sets.
LOIS & CLARK: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON will be a six-disc collection with a suggested retail price $59.98.
Special features include "Kryptonian Kronology," with series star Dean Cain, which is an interactive history of Superman.
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN: THE COMPLETE 5th and 6th SEASONS will be a five-disc collecting color episodes from the George
Reeves series. It will have a suggested retail price of $39.98.
Special features include "Superman's pal Jimmy Olsen," as Jack Larson celebrates his character, along with co-star Noel Neill and
authors/historians Jim Beaver, Gary Grossman, Michael J. Hayde and Jan Henderson.
TALES FROM THE CRYPT-COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON
Studio: Warner Bros.
Episode(s):
None but the Lonely Heart This'll Kill Ya On a Deadman's Chest Seance Beauty Rest What's Cookin' - 1
The New Arrival Showdown King of the Road Maniac At Large Split Personality Strung Along - 2
Werewolf Concerto Curiosity Killed - 3
Synopsis:
Monsters. Madness. Mayhem. BAD PUNS! What kind of bonehead would do this? Oh, that kind of bonehead: the
Crypt Keeper. Yes, four the beast in humor and horror, this is it: all 14 complete, uncut Season 4 episodes hosted
by that netherworld naughty boy, the Crypt Keeper. Offered four your warped amusement are Split Personality, with
a lounge lizard getting more than he bargains four when he marries identical twins; Werewolf Concerto, with Timothy
Dalton on the hunt four a lupine fiend; Beauty Rest, with Mimi Rogers as an actress who'd kill four a part. Plus Brad Pitt,
Treat Williams, and Cathy Moriarty are here four more fright-'n'-fun tales. Did we mention these are all in Season 4?
Go four it!
Special Features:
Audio Commentary
Featurette
ADVENTURES OF BRISCO COUNTY, JR.: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Release Date: July 18, 2006
Synopsis: The world's favorite western/sci-fi/comedy/action cult hit rides again! Here on 8 discs is the complete series about
Brisco (Bruce Campbell), a tough-as-rawhide cowpoke, debonair ladies' man and Harvard-educated smarty-britches who roams
from Frisco to Jalisco in pursuit of outlaws who killed his father...and in search of a mysterious orb possessing out-of-this world
powers. Hot lead and cool anachronisms await Brisco as he and his sidekicks - including Comet, the intellectual equine who
doesn't know he's a horse - fight for justice in the way, way, way-out West. Put your boots in your stirrups, your tongue in your
cheek and join the fun. Let's play cowboys and aliens. Actors: Bruce Campbell. Original Broadcast Date: 9/27/93 to 5/20/94.
Episodes: 1 - Pilot; Socrates' Sister; The Orb Scholar 2 - No Man's Land; Brisco in Jalisco; Riverboat; Pirates! 3 - Senior Spirit;
Brisco for the Defense; Showdown; Deep in the Heart of Dixie 4 - Crystal Hawks; Steel Horses; Mail Order Brides; A.K.A.
Kansas 5 - Bounty Hunter's Convention; Fountain of Youth; Hard Rock; The Brooklyn Dodgers 6 - Bye Bly; Ned Zed; Stagecoach;
Wild Card 7 - And Baby Makes Three; Bad Luck Betty; High Treason (Part 1); High Treason (Part 2) 8 - All Enhanced Content.
Doctor Who: The Complete First Series
Release Date: July 4, 2006
Synopsis: Christopher Eccleston's Doctor is wise and funny, cheeky and brave. An alien and a loner, his detached logic gives
him a vital edge when the world's in danger. But when it comes to human relationships, he can be found wanting. That's
why he needs Rose. From the moment they meet, the Doctor and Rose understand and complement each other. As they
travel together through time, encountering new adversaries, the Doctor shows her things beyond imagination. Actors:
Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper. Critic's Quotes: "This incarnation is much hipper, brighter and funnier." --Sunday Herald Sun.
"This is the Harry Potter of Saturday nights and I loved it from the start right through to the end." -Sharon Marshall, Daily Star.
Doctor Who Series 1 Episodes: Rose The End of the World The Unquiet Dead Aliens of London World War III Dalek The Long
Game Father?s Day The Empty Child The Doctor Dances Boom Town Bad Wolf The Parting of the Ways.
SMALLVILLE - SEASON FIVE
Warner Home Video has announced a Sept. 16 release date for Smallville: The Complete Fifth Season on DVD.
Series stars Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are featured on the box art for the compilation, which will be
six discs. The set comes with a suggested price of $59.98.
LOST - SEASON TWO
The second season of LOST will be released on October 3, 2006 via Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
The release will be a seven disc DVD set and contain every episode from the second season as well as bonus
materials and extra features. It is expected to retail for $59.99 (though Amazon has it listed at $41.99) and
feature the following bonus material:
- Lost Connections
- Lost: On Location
- The Lost Flashbacks
- Secrets of the Hatch
- Lost Bloopers
- Deleted Scenes
- Fire and Water: Anatomy of an Episode
- Audio Commentaries and more
THE 4400 - SEASON TWO
Release date: May 23, 2006
12 episodes; 4 discs
Description:
Over the last century, thousands of people have gone missing. Suddenly and inexplicably,
4400 missing people are returned, all at once, exactly as they were on the day they vanished.
Unclear what this world-altering event means, the government investigates the 4400 to piece
together where they've been and why they've been returned. It quickly becomes apparent that
their presence will change the human race in ways no one could have forseen.
THE CLOSER
Release Date: May 23, 2006
13 episodes; 4 discs
Description:
An offbeat personality, a tough-as-nails approach and a track record as one of the country's
leading investigators--these are just a few of the traits exhibited by television's next
great detective, Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, played by three-time Golden Globe Award
nominee Kyra Sedgwick in "The Closer." In her first lead role in a dramatic series, Sedgwick
plays a tough CIA-trained detective, with Southern charm, who has been brought from Atlanta
to Los Angeles to head up the Priority Murder Squad, a special unit of the LAPD that handles
sensitive, high-profile murder cases. The Closer is executive produced by the team behind
Nip/Tuck.
THE NIGHT STALKER
Release Date: May 30, 2006
10 episodes; 2 discs
Description:
Carl Kolchak returns in a new series of spine-tingling adventures. Produced by the X-Files'
Frank Spotnitz and based on the original '70s suspense drama, Night Stalker updates the
chilling classic in a startling new way. "There's something stylishly scary at work here,"
says The New York Times.
Caught up in an obsessive hunt for his own wife's murderer, Kolchak (Stuart Townsend)
discovers that his imagination is no match for the evil that truly lurks in the dark.
Paired with skeptic Perri Reed (Gabrielle Union), television's favorite crime reporter
will stop at nothing to uncover the supernatural side of the night. Featuring three unaired,
unrated episodes to complete the series and a host of exclusive bonus material, this 2-disc
DVD set is so good it's scary.
NUMB3RS
Release date: May 30, 2006
13 episodes; 4 discs
Description:
FBI Special Agent Don Eppes (Rob Morrow) recruits his mathematical genius brother Charlie
(David Krumholtz) to help the Bureau solve a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles.
The two brothers take on the most confounding criminal cases from a very distinctive
perspective. Assisting Don at the FBI is his partner, Terry Lake (Sabrina Lloyd), and new
recruit David Sinclair (Alimi Ballard).
Dr. Larry Fleinhardt (Peter MacNicol) is Charlie’s friend and colleague who urges Charlie to
focus more on his university studies than on FBI business. Don and Charlie’s father, Alan
Eppes (Judd Hirsch), is pleased to see his two sons working together, but fears their
competitive nature will lead to trouble.
In checking the DVD release notes, here are a few you may be interested in:
Release date:
April 11
Farscape - Starburst Edition - Volume 9 (3.3)
April 18
The Sentinel - Complete First Season
April 25
The Avengers - '62 Set
Battlestar Galactica - Second season (CAN)
May 2
3rd Rock from the Sun - Season 4
Dinosaurs - The Complete 1st and 2nd Seasons
Red Dwarf - Season 8, Season 8 (with Scutter toy)
May 23
The 4400 - Season 2
Jim Henson's The Storyteller - Storyteller Collection
May 30
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 1 (new package)
Season 2 (new package)
Season 3 (new package)
Season 4 (new package)
Season 5 (new package)
Season 6 (new package)
Season 7 (new package)
Dark Shadows, DVD Collection 24
Night Stalker - The Complete Series
Numb3rs - Season 1
On April 25, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the entire Odyssey 5 series on DVD.
Fans of this Showtime series, will not want to miss this one!
Description:
The crew of the Odyessy, a space shuttle orbiting above the Earth's surface, looks on in horror
as the Earth explodes before their eyes. Commander Chuck Taggart (Peter Weller), a geneticist
(Sebastian Roche), Taggart's son (Christopher Gorham), a TV newswoman (Leslie Silva) and an
astronaut (Tamara Craig Thomas) escape on a shuttle into space, where they're met by a mysterious
being who offers to transport them back five years in time to try to save Earth. Armed only with
a bit of computer code referring to "Leviathan," Taggart is determined to save the planet. But
when the Odyessy crew discovers that even the smallest action on their part can quickly change
the course of history in unexpected and potentially devastating ways, they must band together
and proceed with caution for their rescue mission to succeed.
Features:
Commentary with Manny Coto and Peter Weller
Previews
Synopsis:
It's the year 2264. The peace of the universe is maintained by the Interstellar Alliance who employ
a military force to combat any hostile intent. The military force consists of human and alien members.
DVD Description
The Shadow War has ended, leaving hundreds of civilisations devastated by the conflict. It is up to
the ISA, with the help of the Rangers, to rebuild what the great war destroyed and to maintain peace
among the worlds of the ISA. The Legend of the Rangers pilot movie deals with the Ranger crew of the
Liandra, a semi-organic ship based on Minbari technology. The Rangers encounter a previously unknown
alien race, called the Hand, whose lethal power is far greater than any force previously known to
Earth or any other world in the Interstellar Alliance. The Legend Of The Rangers is a movie spin
off from the hugely popular Babylon 5 series.
While it is sad that there are no extras with this DVD of the last BABYLON 5 project, it is still
a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours -- watching a somewhat familiar BABYLON 5 -- seeing
Andreas as G'Kar again.
For information on the Babylon 5 DVDs, please go to
Babylon 5 DVD page.
NEW DVDS
JUSTICE LEAGUE AND BATMAN BEYOND
No crime is left unpunished as Warner Home Video (WHV) and DC Comics bring the most courageous superheroes to DVD. A
comic lovers' dream, Justice League: The Animated Series Season One and Batman Beyond: Season 1 will be available for
the first time as complete season sets on March 21, 2006.
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl will combine their
superpowers for the good of mankind in Justice League: The Animated Series Season One, available for the first time in
one boxed set. Alone they are powerful, but together the Justice League is unstoppable. From the smash hit TV series,
Season 1 features the seven superheroes as they save Aquaman from a terrible demise and clear Green Lantern's name
from a vicious claim of genocide. In 26 thrilling episodes, the Justice League battles favorite villains including Lex Luthor,
Vandal Savage and sorceress Morgan Le Fey. The triumphant tales in Justice League: The Animated Series Season One
are jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring adventures put together in an action-packed 4-disc collector's set containing all 26 episodes.
DVD extras include:
- Audio Commentaries: Audio commentaries with the creators and directors of the series.
- Inside Justice League: Warner Bros. Animation pitch promo that helped secure the green light for the Justice League show.
- The Look of the League: Bruce Timm explains character design of Justice League.
- Storyboard: The Blueprint for Justice: The creative team of Justice League discusses storyboarding process.
- Justice League: The First Mission: Watch this exciting "Never Seen Before" promo which helped Justice League leap into action.
In addition to this terrific look at the power of teamwork, WHV will release Batman Beyond: The Complete First Season. Considered
to be an edgier interpretation of the superhero than all other animated series, this fresh take on the Batman saga follows Terry
McGinnis, an ordinary teenager whose father is mysteriously murdered. Suspecting foul play at his father's company Wayne/Powers
Corporation, Terry meets Bruce Wayne and learns of his secret identity. Wayne is now too old to fight injustice, so Terry steals the
Batsuit in search of his father's assassin. Season 1 of this futuristic Batman series features the new partnerships between the
renowned ex-crime fighter and his new apprentice.
The 2 Disc Collector Set containing 13 episodes includes:
- Audio Commentaries: Audio Commentaries with the creators and the directors of the series.
- Music of The Knight: Bruce Timm intro's the music from five key scenes of Batman Beyond as you choose which one you would
like to hear with dramatic "music only".
- Inside Batman Beyond: Every Batman fan wishes they could sit at a table with it's creators of the series. Well, now here's a
chance for that to take place with a few surprises.
- Easter Egg: Smells Like Creamed Spinach: A music video of the "demo" version of the Batman Beyond main theme complete
with an introduction by Bruce Timm.
Warner Home Video has announced five Superman-related DVD collections for release on June 20, just prior
to the theatrical debut of SUPERMAN RETURNS. Following is a rundown:
* Lois & Clark: The Complete Third Season is a six-disc set that will cost $59.98.
* Superman: The Animated Series Vol. 3 is a two-disc set that will cost $26.90.
* The Adventures of Superboy: The Complete First Season is a four-disc set that will cost $39.98.
* The Adventures of Superman: The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons will be a five-disc set that will cost $39.98.
* Justice League: Season 2 will be a four-disc set that will cost $44.98.
I am a fan of this entire series. Dean Cain and Terry Hatcher are great as Clark and Lois in this
iteration of the old classic. The animated series is wonderful. I just finished watching Volume 2
and I enjoyed it very much. The stories are very good and great for children to watch -- with their
parents. There is some violence as Superman tries to thwart the baddies, but he does prevail. The
same holds true of the ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN. I loved this show as a kid and can't wait to see the
Third and Fourth Season. Season Two was wonderful and brought back some great memories. (I actually
met George Reeves at Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh a lot of years ago. It was a time when I had a lot
of heroes -- Roy Rogers, The Lone Ranger and Superman. Can't get much better than that!)
The Justice League series has been superb. The writing is good and the animation is very good. They
have taken the Saturday-moring cartoon a lot further and given us grown-ups something to watch as well.
THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
The Adventures of Superman, the Complete Second Season
(Warner Home Video, $39.99)
Before actors Dean Cain and Tom Welling assumed the television role of the Man of Steel, George Reeves
delighted 1950s viewers with his interpretation of DC Comics' unstoppable superhero. The 1953 second
season of the series arrives on DVD in a five-disc set and delivers all 26 black-and-white episodes,
which will make younger viewers scratch their heads at the lame effects and corny plots but allow
older fans to take a nostalgia trip into wholesome family entertainment.
The season marked the return of actress Noel Neill as Lois Lane (having previously played her in the
1948 serial and a 1950 film) and plots including Superman battling kryptonite and Earth-destroying
meteors and helping a little girl regain her sight. Slick menus mixing comic book page panels and
footage from the show lead not only to the individual episodes but extras such as a segment on Noel
Neill as Lois, a 12-minute Superman show from 1954 used to promote the U.S. Treasury Department's
Saving Stamp program and optional commentary tracks on two episodes by Noel Neill and Jack Larson
(Jimmy Olsen).
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THE PRETENDER - SEASON THREE
Fox Home Entertainment will release THE PRETENDER Season Three on February 14, 2006. This will be a four-disc DVD set
featuring all 24 episodes, including select episode commentary by writers Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell, and
a three-part “Making Of” featurette. In case you missed this show, Jarod is a Pretender - a genius whose exceptionally high I.Q.
allows him to master virtually any profession. Still on the run from his ex-captors, Jarod continues to help innocent victims even
as he digs deeper into his own background and the secret inner workings of the Centre. At the same time, he also uncovers
disturbing facts about Miss Parker’s family, which cause her to question her own life’s work. But in the end it is Jarod’s long-lost
father who suddenly reappears with news of the Centre’s latest project - a shocking cloning experiment that has father and son
teaming up in a desperate effort to shut down the research facility once and for all.
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
Warner Home Video has announced that HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE will debut on DVD March 7. Director Mike
Newell (Mona Lisa Smile) and screenwriter Steve Kloves take audiences on a journey from the Quidditch World Cup to Hogwarts
and into the thrilling competition of the Triwizard Tournament.
Based on J.K. Rowling's award-winning fourth novel, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE takes Harry and his friends on
an adventure filled with more danger and action than ever before. This $282 million box office smash features great performances
from the returning cast of Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger). Fresh
new faces in the magical Triwizard Tournament include Clemence Poesy (Fleur Delacour), Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) and
Stanislav Ianevski (Viktor Krum). Veteran actor Brendan Gleeson (Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody) joins the renowned cast of Hogwarts
professors including Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid), Alan Rickman (Severus Snape), Maggie Smith (Minerva McGonagall) and
Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore) in this suspenseful latest installment of the "Harry Potter" film series.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will be available on a Single-Disc DVD for $28.98 SRP in full frame and widescreen formats.
The 2-Disc Special Edition DVD will be available at $30.97 SRP and the "Harry Potter Special Edition 4-pack" at $73.92 SRP;
both in widescreen format only. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will also be available in UMD format for PSP.
THE FLASH
One of my favorite superheros is finally coming to DVD. THE FLASH will be released by Warner Bros. on January 10.
The Flash The Complete Series, featuring all 22 episodes making up the entire live-action television series, is now available
on DVD and video. Fans of The Flash, the lightning-fast DC Comics super hero portrayed by John Wesley Shipp, can preview
this DVD (including its exclusive DVD extras) with a synopsis and video clips, and can also check out The Flash downloadables,
including wallpapers, buddy icons and screensavers at
http://www.warnervideo.com/theflashdvd/.
The Cast of the Flash DVD
John Wesley Shipp – Police Crime Technologist Barry Allen, The Flash
Amanda Pays - Medical Researcher Tina McGee
Criminal Villains include The Trickster, Captain Cold, The Ghost and more.
SUMMARY
Who-o-o-o-osh! The origins and exploits of the crime fighting DC Comics super hero come your way at lightning speed in this
22-episode live-action series. John Wesley Shipp portrays Barry Allen, a police crime technologist endowed with sudden talents
after a fluke lab accident. He pledges to use his new powers for good, powers that include ultra-speed reflexes and the ability to
vibrate his molecules so rapidly he can pass through solid walls. Amanda Pays is medical researcher Tina McGee, who monitors
Allen’s accelerated metabolism and guards his secret identity. The Trickster, Captain Cold, the Ghost, mad inventors: Central City
is rife with criminals. Now there’s a hero to keep pace with them. He’s called The Flash. And in our era of instant communications,
he’s more in step with the times than ever. Series was positioned as a release to celebrate the DC Comics character's 50th Anniversary.
The Flash had an appropriately campy style, comic-book look and great special effects (running in super speed) for its time.
24 - SEASON FOUR
The clock is ticking and time is running out once again as Jack Bauer races to save the world in the 24 SEASON FOUR DVD
COLLECTION, debuting December 6 from Fox Home Entertainment. This ground-breaking Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning
series – nominated for eleven Emmys® this year including Best Drama Series and Best Actor (Kiefer Sutherland) – returns
to FOX in January 2006, but fans can get a sneak peek at Jack’s next mission with an exclusive, made-for-DVD prequel that
bridges seasons four and five together with footage that will never air on U.S. television. In addition, the seven-disc set includes
three behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes and episode commentaries, as well as 24 “mobisodes,” one-minute
episodes following a thrilling original storyline.
The set will be available for the suggested retail price of $69.98 U.S./$99.98 Canada.
For a look at other new DVDs, go to the NEW DVDs page.
FANTASTIC FOUR
Best Buy - Exclusive FANTASTIC 4 DVD
Best Buy will have an EXCLUSIVE Collector's Set for Fantastic 4 when it comes to DVD on 12/6!!! Packaged in a round metal tin
with a display stand, the set comes with collectible round trading cards, a CD-Rom that includes the first 23 issues, plus the annual
issue of Ultimate Fantastic 4, a reprint of Ultimate F4 #12 along with the widescreen DVD! Sounds pretty cool.
SERENITY
After 38 days in release, SERENITY has grossed just over $25 million domestically and it'll make its transition onto DVD on
December 20, a theater-to-home window of well under three months, an extra fast turnaround. Now you know what to get as
a stocking stuffer for that Browncoat in your life.
The film reunites the stars of "Firefly" -- including Nate Fillion, Gina Torres, Adam Baldwin, Sean Maher and Alan Tudyk -- in
another adventure that combines outer space fantasy with Western action. Although writer-director Whedon was able to
complete his first feature with a relatively modest budget (somewhere in the $40 million range), the box office for "Serenity"
fell short of what most observers thought would be required to greenlight a theatrical sequel.
The DVD contains deleted scenes, outtakes, a special introduction and commentary from Whedon and several other
documentaries and features.
MARCH OF THE PENGUINS
This fantastic family film will be released by Warner Bros. on November 29, 2005.
Synopsis:
In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family.
This courtship will begin with a long journey - a journey that will take them hundreds of miles across the continent by
foot, in freezing cold temperatures, in brittle, icy winds and through deep, treacherous waters. They will risk starvation
and attack by dangerous predators, under the harshest conditions on earth, all to find true love.
Special Features:
Documentaries - CRITTERCAM : EMPEROR PENGUINS: penguin diving and feeding
Documentary - OF MEN AND PENGUINS: The incredible filmmaking process of the movie
Other - 8 BALL BUNNY: A classic WB animated short with Bugs Bunny and a penguin
STARGATE ATLANTIS
Set for release on November 15, this 5 disc set covers season one of this spin-off STARGATE series. Actors: Joe Flanigan,
Torri Higginson, Rachel Luttrell, Rainbow Francks; Directors: Mario Azzopardi, Holly Dale. Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada
only. This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries.)
Dive into adventure with Season 1 of the hit TV series from the creators of 'Stargate SG-1!' A new team of explorers, headed by civilian
Dr. Elizabeth Weir, travels to the distant Pegasus galaxy, where they discover an advanced but deserted city on the ocean floor, a group
of nomadic humans...and a deadly enemy that feeds on human fear! The entire action-packed first season of 'Stargate Atlantis' is included
along with never-before-seen documentaries, all-new commentaries and behind-the-scenes photo galleries in a 5-disc set!
Available November 22nd!
Available for the first time by Varese Sarabande Records, the thrilling, epic and beautiful score for 'Stargate Atlantis' was composed
by Joel Goldsmith, son of the legendary film composer Jerry Goldsmith. Featured on this CD is the show's fantastic main title theme,
which was nominated this year for a Primetime Emmy®.
More SUPERMAN is on the way. Warner Home Video has announced two more collections of SUPERMAN television series on DVD:
Lois & Clark: The Complete Second Season and The Adventures of Superman: The Complete Second Season. Both DVD collections
will be available on Jan. 17. The LOIS & CLARK set will be six discs and will cost $59.98. It will be sold separately and in a package
with the first-season collection. The ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN set will be five discs and will cost $39.98. It also will be sold
separately and in a package with the first-season collection.
BATMAN BEGINS will have plenty of Bat-company when it reaches stores on Oct. 18. In addition to the animated THE BATMAN VS.
DRACULA, Warner Bros. Home Video has announced Special Editions of BATMAN, BATMAN RETURNS, BATMAN FOREVER and
BATMAN AND ROBIN to be released on that day. Warner is also releasing BATMAN THE MOTION PICTURE ANTHOLOGY 1989-1997,
a collection of the Special Editions of the four films.
BATMAN BEGINS
Warner Home Video has announced that BATMAN BEGINS will be released on DVD on October 18th. The film will be available
in two versions: a single-disc edition that contains the movie only and a two-disc edition that includes a 72-page comic book
and several hours of DVD extras. The two disc set will contain "documentaries on the genesis of the Dark Knight, the reinvention
of the Batmobile and the development of miniatures, CGI and effects for the Monorail Chase scene; a study of Christian Bale's
transformation into Batman; a spoof, "Tankman Begins"; and a featurette on the creation of Gotham City, the Batcave and Wayne
Manor."
Here is a full list of what the Deluxe Edition will offer:
· Genesis of the Bat: Batman Incarnations from the Mid-1980s to the Present
· The Journey Begins: Creative Concepts, Story Development and Casting
· Shaping Mind and Body: Fighting Style
· Gotham City Rises: Production Design
· Cape and Cowl: The New Batsuit
· The Tumbler: The New Batmobile
· Path to Discovery: Filming in Iceland
· Saving Gotham City: The Monorail Chase Sequence
· Confidential Files Character/Weaponry Gallery Featurette
· Interactive Menus: INNER DEMONS COMIC: Explore the special features through an exclusive interactive comic book
· Exclusive collectible 72-page comic book
· Detective Comics #37 - the very first Batman story
· Batman: The Man Who Falls - a classic story that inspired Batman Begins
· Batman: The Long Halloween - a chilling excerpt that also inspired the film
· Photo gallery
· Theatrical Trailer
· Easter Eggs DVD ROM Features:
· Batman Begins Mobile Game Demo & Weblinks
FANTASTIC FOUR
The Fantastic Four DVD, due in stores on Dec. 6, will include a preview of the third X-Men movie and a trailer for the Ultimate
Avengers animated movie. Other bonus features on the widescreen DVD include:
* Cast Commentary.
* 3 Deleted Scenes.
* Exclusive Look Behind-the-Scenes with the Fantastic Four cast.
* Making of Fantastic Four.
* Fox Movie Channel Presents Fantastic Four "Casting Session" and "Making a Scene."
* Music Videos: Everything Burns, Come On Come In, Music Soundtrack Spot.
* Theatrical Trailer.
STARGATE SG-1 SEASON EIGHT
Stargate SG-1
Release Date: October 4, 2005
Item can be pre-ordered through www.amazon.com
MAC GYVER
Starring: Richard Dean Anderson
Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries.)
DVD Release Date: September 6, 2005
DVD Features: 20 original episodes on 5 discs
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA
Starring: Edward James Olmos
Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries.)
DVD Release Date: September 20, 2005
Special Features:
Feature Commentary with Director Michael Rymer and Executive Producers David Eick and Ron Moore
Pilot Commentary with Director Michael Rymer and Executive Producers David Eick and Ronald D. Moore
"Bastille Day" Episode Commentary with Executive Producers David Eick and Ronald D. Moore
"Act of Contrition" Episode Commentary with Executive Producers David Eick and Ronald D. Moore
"You Can't Go Home Again" Episode Commentary with Executive Producers David Eick and Ronald D. Moore
"Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" Episode Commentary with Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore
"The Hand of God" Episode Commentary with Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore
"Colonial Day" Episode Commentary with Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore
"Kobol's Last Gleaming: Part 1" Episode Commentary with Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore
From Miniseries to Series
Change is Good
Now They're Babes
The Cyclon Centurion
The Doctor Is Out (Of His Mind)
Future/Past Technology
Production
Visual Effects
Epilogue
Deleted Scenes
Battlestar Galactica Series Lowdown
Sketches and Art
SPACE STATION: WARNER HOME VIDEO BLASTS OFF WITH THE
MOST SUCCESSFUL IMAX® SPACE FILM OF ALL TIME
NARRATED BY TOM CRUISE
SPACE STATION
Launching onto DVD for the First Time June 7
Space Station follows two separate space shuttles that leave from Florida's Kennedy Space Center and Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome to
rendezvous with their new home in orbit 220 miles above Earth. Now people of every age and language can work side by side with their
space-walking crewmates, building and inhabiting this unprecedented structure in space.
For video clips from the DVD, go to Space Station page.
Now that the shuttle is back in space, this is a very timely video. Learn what the astronauts are going through with weightlessness.
EARTH 2:
Ranger Graham reports that EARTH 2 is finally available on DVD. Released on July 19, this DVD set is available in Region 1
coding only. Starring: Debrah Farentino, Clancy Brown and Antonio Sabato Jr., this three disc set is available at amazon.com.
Here is a description:
Embark on the quest to find a new home planet for humanity in the year 2192 as the complete sci-fi epic Earth 2 lands on DVD
for the first time ever! From the producers of Miami Vice and ER comes the thrilling story of Devon Adair (Debrah Farentino),
who is struggling to find a healthy environment for her deathly ill son, Ulysses. Disregarding government orders, she puts together
an expedition to found a new civilization on an Earth-like planet 22 light years in the future. But after their ship crash-lands on the
wrong side of planet G889, the "colonists" quickly discover that their new home already has some very strange and hostile inhabitants.
Catch DVD-exclusive bonus features and join stellar guest stars including Tim Curry, Virginia Madsen, Terry O'Quinn and more on all
21 groundbreaking episodes of the Emmy-winning series that critics cheered "soars to new sci-fi heights."
Ranger Dave writes that the SciFi series SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND is due for release on October 4th. Bestbuy.com is
taking preorders for it. Amazon.com, however doesn't list it yet.
The television series "Space: Above and Beyond", created and produced by Glen Morgan and James Wong, chronicled the
interplanetary adventures of a Marine squadron battling hostile aliens in the years 2063-2064. Part (anti-)war drama, part
science fiction, it examined such themes as courage, loyalty and faith. Through the eyes of the Wild Cards, it explored what we,
as humans, live for... and what we would be willing to die for.
"Space" aired on Fox-TV in 1995 and 1996, but - despite critical praise, decent ratings, viewer support, and four Emmy Award
nominations - was cancelled.
EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH
November 1st has been set as the release date for EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH. The explosive and emotional finale to the
saga, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, arrives on DVD and "Star Wars Battlefront II," the sequel to the most successful
"Star Wars" game ever, arrives on Xbox, Playstation 2, Windows PC and Sony PSP formats.
Lucasfilm and Fox Home Entertainment present a two-disc set for the "Revenge of the Sith" DVD, with uncompromising picture and
sound mastered directly from the original digital source material. The DVD will include a brand-new full-length documentary produced
by Lucasfilm Ltd. as well as two new featurettes -- one that explores the prophecy of Anakin Skywalker as the Chosen One, and the
other that looks at the movie's amazing stunts. A 15-part collection of Lucasfilm's groundbreaking web documentary series, Making
Episode III, will also be included in the set. A two-level playable demo of Star Wars Battlefront II is also included on the DVD.
"'Revenge of the Sith' gave audiences an extraordinary experience, and we want this DVD to do the same," said Jim Ward, Vice
President of Marketing and Distribution for Lucasfilm Ltd. "From the beginning of production, George wanted to be sure we
chronicled everything that went into the making of 'Episode III' specifically to create an incredible DVD experience. This DVD
has literally been three years in the making, and it's going to be a fantastic way to complete the Star Wars saga at home."
In addition to its November 1st debut in the U.S. and Canada, "Revenge of the Sith" debuts on DVD in most major territories
around the world on or about the same day.
SMALLVILLE -- SEASON FOUR
On September 13th, Warner Home Video will release "Smallville: The Complete Fourth Season" on DVD. The six-disc set includes
additional scenes and unaired scenes, audio commentary on three episodes by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and the cast, DVD-ROM
features, and the documentaries "Being Lois Lane: Dana Delaney, Erica Durance, Margot Kidder, Noel Neill and other Portrayers
Share Their Thoughts" and "Behind Closed Doors: Inside the Writers Room: The Process of Writing an Episode."
Clark Kent will have plenty of reasons to remember his senior year! The thrilling reinterpretation of the Superman legend evolves
in Season 4, whose 22 episodes include the quest for 3 Kryptonian crystals and Clark's bold attempt to keep those mysterious
stones from destroying Earth. Clark also becomes a highly recruited football star. Lana gets a boyfriend. Lois Lane smart, opinionated
and entirely annoying to Clark comes to Smallville. Chloe learns the scoop of the century. Lionel becomes a straight-up nice guy. Lex
steps further from the light into darkness. New characters (Krypto, Mr. Mxyzptlk) and a new power emerge. The calling awaits Clark
an awakening to a destiny that only he can accept and fulfill.
Annette O'Toole, John Glover, John Schneider, Michael Rosenbaum, Tom Welling, Kristin Kruek and Allison Mack star in the hit TV
series.
The DVD also features English, French and Spanish subtitles and Dolby Surround Stereo 2.0.
DEAD LIKE ME: SEASON TWO
Synopsis:
Proving that "reapers are anything but grim company" (Cleveland Plain Dealer), this "deliciously dark comedy about the afterlife"
(Newsday) returns for "a second season as strong as its first" (Philadelphia Daily News). Thanks to breakout star Ellen Muth's prickly
charm, Dead Like Me has "an amusingly odd and touching energy all its own" (Detroit News and Free Press After more than a year as
a grim reaper, George (Muth) has realized that being a teenager in the afterlife is as complex as in real life. There are still unrequited
crushes, agonizing dilemmas and the occasional bad attitude. Along with her kooky "co-reapers" Mason, Daisy, Roxy and Rube, George
struggles to collect souls while managing her own awkward development... into an adult reaper!
Includes Special Features:
"Dead Like Me... Again" Featurette
Putting Life Into Death
Deleted Scenes
Photo Gallery
BATMAN DVDs COMING
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Warner Home Video will release a series of two-disc special editions of the four original
BATMAN movies from the late 1980s and '90s. BATMAN, BATMAN RETURNS, BATMAN FOREVER and BATMAN & ROBIN will
be released October 18. They will be available individually and as a gift set, "Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997."
Each special-edition DVD features a new digital transfer of the movie. Bonus features include director commentaries by Joel
Schumacher and Tim Burton, cast and crew interviews, several new documentaries, "making of" featurettes and nine music
videos from Prince, Seal and the Smashing Pumpkins.
ELEKTRA: DIRECTOR'S CUT
Fox Home Entertainment has released details for the Elektra: Director's Cut DVD. The unrated, two-disc set will be in stores on
Oct. 18. The first disc will contain:
* Widescreen feature.
* Commenary with Rob Bowman and Kevin Stitt.
* Theatrical teaser.
* Theatrical trailer.
The second disc will contain:
* Relentless: The Making of Elektra -- Part 1: Production.
* Relentless: The Making of Elektra -- Part 2: Post-Production.
* Showdown at the Well: Multi-angle Dailies: Take 3, Take 5, Take 7 and Take 9.
* Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary by Bowman and Stitt): Sai Approach, Come Back to Me, Rounding Up the
Troops.
* Alternate/Extended Scenes, Alternate Opening (with optional commentary by Bowman and Still): Young Elektra Throws
Coin into Wishing Well; Young Elektra Buries Sais; Sais Out of Ground; Alternate Elektra and Abby; Go Game.
* Galleries: Costumes, Production Desing, Weapons, Unit Photography.
* Storyboards: Elektra in Pool; Mark's House; Alley/Hawk; Abby in the Woods; In the Maze; Kirigi's Death; Natchios Eastate.
The DVD will carry a suggested price of $26.98.
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN DVD
Warner Home Video has announced an Oct. 18 release date for THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN: The Complete First Season,
a five-disc set featuring the television series from the 1950s that starred George Reeve as Superman. Here is how Warner
describes the collection:
"It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! The legendary Man of Steel, last survivor of the doomed planet Krypton lives on earth,
assuming the secret identity of Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Metropolis Daily Planet. But with powers and abilities
far beyond those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice as Superman. This is the first Superman TV series! Originally
aired in the 1950's, it featured George Reeves as Superman and enjoyed tremendous success during its broadcast. The TV
series premise was established a year before its broadcast via the theatrical release of Superman and The Mole Men in 1951."
We have a lot of information on new WB DVDs. Visit our NEW DVD Page
for press releases and video clips that may be of interest to you. Information includes
KUNG FU, MI-5,
Carnivale, Troy,
The Matrix, and more.
24: Season Four
Starring: Kiefer Sutherland
Released: 8th August 2005
Further Details
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the release of 24: Season Four for the 8th of August. No additional details are
available as yet. Stay tuned for updates.
ET: THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL
Starring: Henry Thomas
Released: 23rd August 2005
SRP: $19.98
Further Details
Universal has announced a single disc re-release of the classic Steven Spielberg film E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial for the 23rd of August,
priced at around $19.98. The disc will feature an anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) transfer, both DTS ES 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
audio, an exclusive audio track of John Williams' magical score, 'The Reunion: E.T.'s Family and Friends' featurette, a 'Behind-the-Scenes
with Composer John Williams' featurette, the original theatrical trailer, exclusive production photos and concept drawings, and an 'E.T.'s
Interactive Space Tour' feature. A separate pan and scan release will also be available at the same time.
SPIDER-MAN 2
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man returns in the sequel to the record-breaking blockbuster movie debut for Marvel Comics' flagship
character. Tobey Maguire returns as Peter Parker, the nerd-turned-hero, to face new threats to New York City and the people he loves.
Release Date: June 30th, 2004 (wide).
Wonder Woman: The Complete Third Season
Synopsis:
Megalomaniacs. Spies. Thieves. Phantoms. Mad scientists. The world is full of dangerous people. But don't fear -- Wonder Woman is here!
Lynda Carter returns as Wonder Woman for all 24 episodes of the third and final thrill-packed season of the series. Teamed with flint-
jawed government agent Steve Trevor (Lyle Waggoner) and using the alias of Diana Prince, Wonder Woman whips out her bracelets and
lariat to battle evil. And what a battle it is. Her foes include a time traveler from the year 2155, a brain with no body, a dating service
that's serving up death, bazillions of hungry ants and a sculptor whose statues come to life and become his partners in crime. Wonder
Woman saved the best adventures for last!
Set for release on September 13, all 22 episodes from season 4 will be included in this 6 disc set (990 mins). In addition to the
episodes, Warner Bros has included some exciting bonus material. You can expect to find 25 minutes of deleted scenes (21
scenes total), episodes commentaries by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and others, "Inside the Writers Room" documentary, and
"Being Lois Lane" featuring interviews with Noel Neill, Margot Kidder, Dana Delaney and Erica Durance. The set is part of Warner
Television's 50th Anniversary, and a bonus DVD featuring an episode of The Flash has been included.
Commentary tracks include:
"Crusade" - Al Gough(Executive Producer), Miles Millar (Executive Producer), Ken Horton (Executive Producer), Erica Durance
("Lois Lane") and Annette O'Toole ("Martha Clark Kent") "Transference" - Al Gough, Miles Millar and John Glover ("Lionel Luther")
"Spell" - Jeannot Szwarc (Director), Kristin Kreuk ("Lana Lang"), Allison Mack ("Chloe Sullivan") and Erica Durance ("Lois Lane")
The standard Smallville specs apply to this set; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) video and English Dolby Surround Stereo audio
(with English, Spanish and French subtitles).
LA FEMME NIKITA: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
Six-Disc Collector's DVD Set Featuring all 22 Episodes of the Third Season with All-New Suspenseful Bonus Materials
Available June 28
BURBANK, CA. (May 23, 2005) - Just when you thought you had to wait another year, Warner Home Video will release La Femme Nikita: The
Complete Third Season, the popular cult action TV series featuring the sexiest female lead ever to grace the small screen. The six-disc
collector's set contains all 22 episodes from the third season, plus an array of bonus features including a behind-the-scenes featurette,
"Designing Nikita", deleted scenes, audio commentary and special gag reel footage. La Femme Nikita: The Complete Third Season will
be available on DVD June 28, 2005 and is priced at $99.98 SRP.
HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN
Sexy and shrewd Amanda Derieux has roamed the world for 1,200 years, romancing kings, cavorting with thieves, and using her
preternatural street smarts to evade the blades of countless evil Immortals. Now, she has teamed up with freelance security
expert Nick Wolfe, putting her high-octane arsenal of charisma and sassy, good looks into full force to charm, confound and,
when necessary, destroy Immortals bent on evil in HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN™. Classic HIGHLANDER® flourishes like flashbacks,
beautifully choreographed sword duels and electrifying Quickenings abound in the dazzling new HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN DVD
Collection from Anchor Bay Entertainment and Davis-Anderson Merchandising Corp. Celebrating all 22 daring and provocative
episodes in the high-action HIGHLANDER spin-off series, the HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN DVD Collection beautifully preserves
Elizabeth Gracen’s smart and captivating portrayal as the morally conflicted Amanda and her incredible adventures with hunk
detective Wolfe (Paul Johansson). The nine-disc set of HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN comes jam-packed with newly created Bonus
Materials. Each disc boasts behind-the-scenes audio and video commentary from cast and crew, including Gracen and Johansson,
plus detailed Cast Bios, Production Notes, Scripts, a Photo Gallery and a hilarious Blooper Reel. Presented in state-of-the-art digitally
re-mastered 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN arrives June 14, 2005 with a priced-to-own SRP of $89.98.
Ranger Dave reports that the Highlander: The Raven is also available from the Amazon Marketplace for $52 plus shipping. Amazon.com's
price is a bit under $70 with free shipping.
GLADIATOR
According to the Hollywood Reporter, DreamWorks is readying an extras-packed "expanded" edition DVD of GLADIATOR which
will include 17 minutes of additional footage as well as commentary from Russell Crowe. The new DVD will include "such special
features as Scott's storyboard sketches, a feature-length documentary on how the filmmakers had to digitally salvage Oliver Reed's
final performance as Proximo after the actor died during filming, and interviews with filmmakers detailing the story's historical
origins and its transition from script to screen." This three-disc set will be released on August 23 with a retail price of $25.
MACGYVER Fans - Season Two will be released on June 7. You can pre-order the DVD over at www.amazon.com. Here are
the description of what is on the set:
MacGyver is no ordinary secret agent. He never carries a gun. His drinks aren't shaken or stirred. And he fights for justice using
the most dangerous weapon of all: his intelligence. Richard Dean Anderson stars as television's favorite boy scout-turned-action
hero: Angus MacGyver. When an American pilot is shot down over Central America or a top-secret missile is stolen, the authorities
call on MacGyver, a former Special Forces agent, to save the day. When all other means of solving problems are exhausted, a
call goes out for MacGyver.
"LOST" DVD FOR SEASON ONE
Here is an offer you may want to consider if you are a LOST Fan. You can own the
complete fantastic first season plus some nifty extras in this unbelievable exclusive
for Creation Entertainment customers:
EVERY ORDER will receive a complimentary hand-signed autographed full color glossy photo
of a MAJOR LOST CAST MEMBER!!! That's right: EVERYONE IS A WINNER: EVERY ORDER gets this
extraordinary bonus offer! Order today and we'll deliver your DVD set upon release date
of September 6, 2005.
Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in
other countries) Format:Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby DVD
DVD Features:
Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
- The Original Pilot Tales From The Island - new behind-the-scenes featurette
- Lost Revealed - expert panel dissects the Series
- Backstage With Drive Shaft - behind the music featurette
- The Art Of Matthew Fox - on-set photography Before They Were Lost - original
casting tapes
- Blooper Reel
- Rare Deleted Scenes
- Audio Commentaries
Number of discs: 7
CONSTANTINE:
Warner Home Video has announced a July 19 release for Constantine on DVD. The film, starring Keanu Reeves in an
adaptation of DC Comics' Hellblazer, has made $74.1 million domestically at the box office.
The Deluxe Edition includes audio commentaries (director Francis Lawrence, producer Akiva Goldsman and screenwriters Kevin
Brodbin and Frank Capello), 18 minutes of deleted scenes (including an alternate ending) with optional commentary by director
Francis Lawrence, "The Production From Hell," "Imagining the Underworld" (includes a 'Demon Face' Easter Egg), "Foresight: The
Power of Pre-Visualization" and "Conjuring Constantine" featurettes, A Perfect Circle's "Passive" music video, theatrical trailers,
DVD-ROM content and a collectible Hellblazer comic.
Warner describes the film in this way: :
"Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello, Constantine tells
the story of John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a man who has literally been to hell and back. When he teams up with skeptical
policewoman Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz) to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them
through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a
catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever
cost."
The DVD will feature 18 minutes of additional scenes.
RACING STRIPES
Here is some terrific family fun! Root for the underzebra when Racing Stripes comes to DVD and VHS on May 10 from Warner Home Video.
The barnyard ballyhoo features the voices of Frankie Muniz (Agent Cody Banks movies, TV's "Malcolm in the Middle"), Jeff Foxworthy (Blue
Collar Comedy Tour), Snoop Dogg (Starsky & Hutch, Soul Plane), Steve Harvey (You Got Served, The Fighting Temptations), David Spade
(Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Just Shoot Me), Dustin Hoffman (Meet the Fockers, Finding Neverland), Mandy Moore (A Walk to
Remember, Saved!) and Whoopi Goldberg (Sister Act, Ghost). The Racing Stripes DVD special features include three making-of featurettes,
additional scenes, an interactive comic book and more!
Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release a "Jaws 30th Anniversary Edition," two-DVD set loaded
with extras, including a two-hour documentary about the movie, on June 14th. Additional bonus material
will include deleted scenes and outtakes as well as production photos, and story boards. They are also
including "a rarely seen interview with Spielberg on the set of the film." The DVD will retail for about $23.
STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE:
Star Trek: Enterprise - The Complete First Season will be released on May 3. You will find a sticker on the
packaging promoting the show's 2-hour finale on 5/13 on UPN.
Paramount has confirmed the DVD release of Star Trek: Enterprise - The Complete Second Season on 7/26 (two
weeks later than the previously announced 7/14 date). The 7-disc set will include all 26 second season episodes
in anamorphic widescreen video with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. There's no word yet on extras other than that the set
will include 5 behind-the-scenes featurettes.
THE WEST WING: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON COMES TO DVD ON APRIL 5, 2005
The Emmy-Award Winning Fourth Season will be Available on a
Six-disc Collector's Set Loaded with Never-Before-Seen Special Features Including Deleted Scenes, Special
Featurettes, Episode Commentary and More
Follow President Josiah Bartlet from re-election into his second term when Warner Home Video (WHV) releases The
West Wing: The Complete Fourth Season on DVD on April 5, 2005. The six-disc collector's set includes all 22 episodes
of the series' fourth season, which garnered 15 Emmy nominations and two wins for Outstanding Drama Series and
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. The DVD set will be available for $59.98 SRP.
Visit The West Wing page for more information on
this new release.
THE HITCHHIKER: VOLUME II
The Hitchhiker: Volume II
Classic HBO Series Returns to DVD with a Second Volume, April 12
Brace yourself for the DVD release of the innovative HBO series that has been favorably compared to The
Twilight Zone and Tales From the Crypt. Ten terrifying tales that turned every late night into fright night…
The Hitchhiker: Volume II.
For more information on this new DVD release, go to
The Hitchhiker page here at The Zocalo Today.
WONDER WOMAN: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
June 7 has been set for the release by Warner Home Video of WONDER WOMAN: THE COMPLETE THIRD
SEASON and LOIS & CLARK: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON.
Lynda Carter returns as Wonder Woman for all 24 episodes of the third and final season of the series.
Teamed with government agent Steve Trevor (Lyle Waggoner) and using the alias of Diana Prince, Wonder
Woman whips out her bracelets and lariat to battle evil. Her foes include a time traveler from the year 2155,
a brain with no body, a dating service that's serving up death, hungry ants and a sculptor whose statues
come to life and become his partners in crime. Wonder Woman saved the best adventures for last!"
The Lois & Clark collection brings you Dean Cain and Terry Hatcher in this action-packed Superman update.
Originally aired in the 90's on ABC, this humorously romantic action/adventure hour-long series puts a
modern twist on the time-honored, legendary superhero, bringing to life the comic book characters Clark
Kent; his superhuman alter-ego, Superman; and Lois Lane, fiction's first lady of the press, in the most
unrequited romance of all time."
HARVEY BIRDMAN - ATTORNEY AT LAW
From TV Tome:
Once, he was known as the aviary superhero called simply Birdman (during the 1967 Hanna-Barbera series,
Birdman & The Galaxy Trio. Along with his specially trained pet eagle, Avenger, he fought crime as many others
before him, and many others following him, did. Eventually, Birdman fell on hard times, and the hero route went
by the wayside. He soon shot a pilot for a talk show (which eventually became Space Ghost Coast To Coast) but
it too failed to go anywhere for him as he was (obviously) replaced by Space Ghost.
Finally, at some point, Harvey Birdman was inspired to become a lawyer. Now, as an attorney, he represents
his fellow former Hanna-Barbera cartoon stars, in a variety of strange cases. With opposing council made up
of his former villains, the Judge a prehistoric superhero named Mightor (of the 1967 series Mighty Mightor)
and his pet/partner Avenger working as his personal secretary, Harvey tackles the cases only a guy in a business
suit with a mask & large wings can!
SPACE GHOST COAST TO COAST - SEASON THREE
Welcome to the Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost started out as a scientist, but later was recruited into a member of the intergalactic police. His
abilities come from his suit that allows him to fly, and the power bands on his wrists can get him out of
almost any situation.
Now, he's a talk show host for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block. Much like what they have done for the
recent Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law, Space Ghost was an old Hanna-Barbera superhero show, called
Space Ghost and Dino Boy.
WONDER WOMAN
What's Wonder Woman up to now you ask? Flash forward 35 years from her stirring Season-One adventures
defending America in World War II. Without missing a beat, Wonder Woman leaps from the big-band era to
the disco decade, still miraculously young and still using wits, wiles and astonishing powers to fight evil.
Season Two (21 episodes following a feature-length season premiere) introduces Wonder Woman to a new
America of nuclear power and computers. Teamed with Steve Trevor, son of the dashing major she worked
with during World War II, she takes the name Diana Prince - and takes on all kinds of danger from terrorists,
mad geniuses, crooks and even a diabolical rock star while working for America's Inter-Agency Defense
Command. Wonder Woman, we're proud you're on our side!
Be sure to enjoy the clips provided by Warner Bros. on the
Wonder Woman page.
EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING
DEBUTS ON DVD & VHS MARCH 1, 2005
FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO
SYNOPSIS:
The place: Africa. The year: 1949. Father Merrin (Stellan Skarsgård), his faith shattered by World War II, journeys
to Kenya to join an archaeological dig that has uncovered a Byzantine church mysteriously untouched by the ravages
of time. But an even greater mystery awaits: an ancient and horrific evil is now awakened…and a soul-shattering
death spree begins. Can Merrin summon the faith and courage to defeat humanity's oldest and most powerful foe?
DVD ELEMENTS
The DVD release of Exorcist: The Beginning will include these bonus features:
· Director Commentary with Renny Harlin
· Behind-the-scenes featurette.
· Theatrical trailer.
Anxiously Awaited Second Season Available for the First Time Ever
on March 15, 2005 in an Exclusive Six-Disc Collector's DVD Set
La Femme Nikita: The Complete Second Season includes all 22 episodes from the second season and DVD
special features including:
· Audio commentaries on two episodes by executive consultant Joel Surnow, director Jon Cassar and story editor Michael Loceff
· Deleted scenes from eight episodes (nearly 15 min.) with director's introduction
· Gag reel
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: SAVING THE WORLD
The Battles are Unleashed on DVD February 15th from Warner Home Video
For more information on the upcoming DVD, go to
Justice League page here at The Zocalo Today.
SEA LAB 2021
The crew of the classic 1972 series Sealab 2020 has been replaced with a gang of misfits unfit for public service.
Their mission: to investigate underwater colonization. They are doing a very bad job. For more information
on this cartoon series, go to http://www.adultswim.com/shows/.
For video clips from Warner Bros., go to SeaLab 2021.
MI:5 - THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
Warner Bros. Home Video released the complete second season of MI:5 on January 11. For the press
release and a complete rundown of materials included on the DVD set -- along with episode synopses and
exciting video clips from two episodes -- HACKED and NEST OF ANGELS. Go to
MI:5 SECOND SEASON for more information.
TROY
This blockbuster has just been released on DVD by Warner Home Video. Pick up your own copy of
this film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, Eric Bana, Brian Cox,
Sean Bean, Brendan Gleeson and Peter O'Toole. Two-Disc DVD set is loaded with Groundbreaking
Bonus Features Including Two Featurettes, a Documentary About the Discovery of Ancient Trojan
Ruins and an Eye-Popping 3-D Photo Gallery
CARNIVALE
Winner of Five Emmy Awards
Carnivàle: The Complete First Season
Arrives Exclusively on DVD from HBO Video, December 7, 2004
Additional DVD Content Includes “Making of Carnivàle” Featurette and Audio Commentary Featuring Creator
Dan Knauf, Executive Producer Howard Klein and Directors Rodrigo Garcia and Jeremy Podeswa
Below are a series of links to trailers for CARNIVALE: They are in a number of formats to fit whatever connection
speed you have. Enjoy.
THE MATRIX COLLECTION
MATRIX lovers! Your perfect Christmas gift will arrive on December 7.
With Over 35 Hours of Extras Highlighted by Five All-New DVDs Featuring Never-Before-Seen Bonus Materials
Including Over 100 New Featurettes, New Commentaries, Enter The Matrix Videogame Footage and More!
For video clips from Warner Bros, go to The Matrix
THX 1138
Warner Bros released to DVD - THX-1138 on September 14. Made in 1971, THX 1138 marked the
stunning debut of one of the screen's most innovative filmmakers and was produced by Francis Ford
Coppola and his revolutionary American Zoetrope studios. Produced at the height of the American
independent movement, THX 1138 stars Robert Duvall in a thought-provoking and visually rich
exploration of a theme that would repeat itself throughout Lucas's career: One man's quest to realize
his own potential amid an oppressive society.
For more information about the film, click on
THX-1138 Press Release. Warner Bros has provided a number of video clips for your enjoyment -- in a
variety of formats to suit whatever connection you have to the internet.
STARGATE SG-1 - SEASON 7
Some of the DVD Features:
22 episodes on five discs: Fallen, Homecoming, Fragile Balance, Orpheus, Revisions, Lifeboat, Enemy Mine, Space
Race, Avenger 2.0, Birthright, Evolution Part 1, Evolution Part 2, Grace, Heroes Part 1, Heroes Part 2, Fallout, Death
Knell, Resurrection, Chimera, Inauguration, Lost City Part 1, Lost City Part 2
Commentaries for each episode by the directors, cast, and crew
SG-1 Director's Series featurettes: Fragile Balance, Space Race, Avenger 2.0, Death Knell, Lost City
SG-1 Beyond the Gate featurettes: Michael Shanks, Christopher Judge, Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping
Photo galleries
Fan club spot
Limited-time offer: bonus disc with two featurettes related to the new series Stargate Atlantis
Warner Bros. Home Video released CATWOMAN on DVD January 18. For a look at what the set includes,
go to CATWOMAN .
KUNG FU: SEASON TWO - This new DVD has just been released by Warner Bros. Please visit the
Kung Fu Page for information about
the DVD -- and video files directly from the DVD.
Here are a couple of fun DVD sets you may want to add to your collection. For anyone who enjoyed these cartoons
as a kid -- you'll want to share them with your kids -- or even grandkids. The stories are good -- the animation still
holds up after all these years!
FOR REVIEWS of some new DVDs, go to the new
Reviews Page.
SMALLVILLE: THE COMPLETE SERIES
FAREWELL
Renowned writer Grant Morrison discusses page-to-screen transition of his landmark ALL-STAR SUPERMAN. Use
this link to read through the whole interview.
SHERLOCK: SEASON ONE
GOING THE DISTANCE
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
V: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
FARSCAPE: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
THE EXORCIST: EXTENDED DIRECTOR'S CUT
TOP GEAR SEASON 13
THE MENTALIST: COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
HUMAN TARGET: COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
FRINGE: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
VAMPIRE DIARIES - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE - SEASON THREE
CLASH OF THE TITANS
ER: THE COMPLETE 13th SEASON
DARK BLUE – THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON 
EDGE OF DARKNESS
THE SURVIVORS - The Original Series
POSEIDON
RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT
NINJA ASSASSIN
TOM AND JERRY'S GREATEST CHASES, VOLUME 4
EDGE OF DARKNESS: THE COMPLETE BBC SERIES
JEREMIAH: SEASON 2:
ELEVENTH HOUR
NATURAL BORN KILLERS 15TH ANNIVERSARY DIRECTOR'S CUT
NIP/TUCK SEASON 5 PART 2
THE MENTALIST - SEASON ONE
SMALLVILLE: THE COMPLETE EIGHTH SEASON
A Massive Undertaking: The Making of Fringe (on select episodes) - An in-depth
exploration of how select episodes came to be made: from the frozen far reaches of
shooting the pilot in Toronto, to the weekly challenges of bringing episodes to air
PRIMEVAL: VOLUME 2
TORCHWOOD: CHILDREN OF EARTH
Release date: July 28, 2009
PUSHING DAISIES - COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
FRIENDS CELEBRATES 15 YEARS
THIRD WATCH: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
TOP GEAR 10
ER - 10th Season
GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT
WATCHMEN: MOTION COMICS
ALIEN RAIDERS
SIMON SCHAMA THE AMERICAN FUTURE - A HISTORY
TOM AND JERRY TALES: VOLUME 6
MOONLIGHT
Dark Knight
CLONE WARS
PRIMEVAL - THE COMPLETE SERIES 1 AND 2
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Journey to..Center..Earth 3D - NL (SD/BD)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Two-Disc Special Edition) (2008)
TORCHWOOD - SEASON 2
PUSHING DAISIES
Smallville Season 7
Supernatural S3
The New World - Extended Cut
GOSSIP GIRL: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
JUSTICE LEAGUE
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES
WITCHBLADE: THE COMPLETE SERIES
BIRDS OF PREY: THE COMPLETE SERIES
THE CLOSER: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON
BATMAN-GOTHAM KNIGHT
Yesterday Warner Premiere and DC Comics officially announced the voice cast for
BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT:
Some clips from Warner Bros:
RAILS & TIES
WB PHOTO COLLECTION
SPACED
Fastlane: The Complete Series
THE BUCKET LIST
CHiPS: The Complete Second Season
THE WATERHORSE
STARGATE ATLANTIS - SEASON FOUR
ONE MISSED CALL
BOTCHED
NIP/TUCK, SEASON FIVE
BBC EARTH DAY PROMOTION
SHARKWATER
Warner Gangsters Collection Volume 3
JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER
AUGUST RUSH
Nancy Drew
Smurfs, The: Season 1, Volume 1
Easter Bunny Is Coming To Town: Deluxe Edition
Peanuts: It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown Deluxe Edition
THE BEATRIX POTTER COLLECTION
Les Miserables (1995) (BBC)
Helen Mirren at the BBC
THE EQUALIZER
MICHAEL CLAYTON
THE INVADERS
RIVERDANCE: LIVE FROM RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
THIRD WATCH: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
STARGATE: THE ARK OF TRUTH
PLANET EARTH: THE COMPLETE SERIES
THE BLUE PLANET: SEAS OF LIFE SPECIAL EDITION
THE BLUE PLANET: SEAS OF LIFE, PART 2
TEEN TITANS - COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON
Release Date: November 6, 2007
Veronica Mars: The Complete Third Season
THE BELIEVERS
BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT
POLTERGEIST 25TH ANNIVERSARY: DELUXE
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
STARGATE SG-1 COMPLETE SERIES
In conjunction with the release of SUPERMAN DOOMSDAY, Warner Bros. Home Video and DC
Universe Animated Films are offering an exciting opportunity for a lucky winner to be
flown to Los Angeles to meet with one of the Animators and “appear” as a special
animated guest extra in an upcoming DC Universe Movie!
New Adventures of Superman
Cult Camp Classics Volume 1: Sci-Fi Thrillers
300
Synopsis: 
Synopsis: 
Complete Matrix Trilogy, The (HD)
Synopsis: 
Batman Beyond: Season 3 (DVD)
Justice League Unlimited: The Complete Second Season (DVD)
CASINO ROYALE, starring Daniel Craig as James Bond is available today on DVD. The
bonus features generally celebrate Bond as an iconic figure with only one extra,
"James Bond: For Real," geared towards behind-the-scenes action on the film itself.
It examines the use of parkour (with co-founder Sebastien Foucan), the down and
dirty fight scenes, various explosions and the record-setting seven times that
Bond's car rolls before it's totaled. In contrast, "Becoming Bond" is almost a
solemn affair that demonstrates just how serious casting a new Bond could be. The
featurette follows the entire process: from the numerous actors being considered
and the big announcement to the subsequent media frenzy and criticism. Apparently,
having a blond Bond that was a relative nobody rubbed people the wrong way. The
remainder of the featurette also analyzed how this new (old) Bond revitalized what
had become formulaic, such as his romantic approach and his relationship with M.
QUANTAM LEAP - 5th Season
FORBIDDEN PLANET
THE DEPARTED
Meet teenagers Bo and Luke Duke, high-spirited troublemakers, new to Hazzard County.
Announcing Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning. Available on DVD March 13th!
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST (Buena Vista) Bigger, crazier, more fantastic second installment
of the blockbuster action adventure franchise in which various parties vie to possess the secret of maritime
boogeyman Davey Jones’ supernatural power. Monsters, cannibalism, decapitation, black magic, disgusting
monsters – in other words, a roller coaster of fun for the whole family. Includes commentrak and bloopers.
2-disc special edition adds on a big pile of Making-Of featurettes. 
One of the most anticipated collections hit shelves November 28th 2006. This one-of-a-kind set includes:
Completing the collection of "The Adventures of Superman", the series' final two seasons offers something
for everyone -- the laughably bad episodes (offering up green-haired, midget Martians, a mind-reading mule,
and Professor Pepperwinkle's latest goofy inventions), to the surprisingly good ones (tales of the search
for a Civil War-era coat, a missing circus elephant, and a barber who reforms his childhood friend, now a
gangster, are all very sweet, and quite enjoyable), and one of the last episodes filmed, "The Perils of
Superman", directed by George Reeves, himself, is a bonafide 'classic', with unsettling images of helmeted
criminals walking the streets of Metropolis, and Clark, Lois, Jimmy, and Perry, each subjected to silent
movie cliffhanger demises. Best of all, these last episodes prove that Reeves, though far heavier and
grayer by the series' end, never lost the sincerity or humor he had displayed in earlier seasons. Also
included in the collection is a made-for-dvd celebration of Jack Larson, offering recent interviews with
everyone's favorite 'Jimmy Olsen', Noel Neill, and a variety of the series' historians. The final two
seasons of the Adventures of Superman are timeless fun for all who admired the talents of George Reeves
and the rest of the cast. Thanks to these DVDs, everyone will be able to look back at his portrayal of
Superman that captured the imagination of millions.
HBO's TALES FROM THE CRYPT has established itself as one of the greatest horror/thriller anthology of
it's era. The 13 tales featured in this season don't have the big name horror directors of seasons past,
but there are a lot of very recognizable names featured in the episodes. Ed Begley Jr. plays a con man
who gets way, way more than he bargained for in "Death of Some Salesman"; which also features the great
Tim Curry in multiple roles and was directed by Gilbert Adler who would go on to do the much maligned
Bordello of Blood. "Forever Ambergris" features The Who's Roger Daltrey and Steve Buscemi as rival war
photographers, who naturally get a taste of war and hell unlike either could ever imagine. "House of
Horror" features Kevin Dillon as a frat leader breaking in new pledges (including Will Wheaton), Ernie
Hudson stars as a gluttonous, evil man in "Food For Thought", "Creep Course" features Jeffrey Jones as
a history teacher with a diabolical scam who gets the tables turned on him, and "Half-Way Horrible" is
a season favorite featuring Clancy Brown as an unscrupolous businessman that finds his way into voodoo.
This fifth season edition has plenty of blood, guts, laughs, and thrills. Don't forget to visit
Warner Home Video has released images and details for its Superman Ultimate Collectors Edition, due in stores on Tuesday,
Nov.28. The set will feature SUPERMAN RETURNS: SPECIAL EDITION, SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT, SUPERMAN: THE
MOVIE FOUR DISC SPECIAL EDITIONI, SUPERMAN II TWO DISC SPECIAL EDITION and SUPERMAN III and SUPERMAN IV DELUXE EDITIONS.
Also included are the documentaries You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman and Look Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of
Superman and Bryan Singer's Journals Extended Edition. The set has a suggested price of $99.92. 
STARGATE SG-1 - SEASON 9
LOST SEASON 2
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (2004): Season 2.5
ROAR: THE COMPLETE SERIES
SMALLVILLE: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON (DVD)
Original Product Release Date: 08/22/2006
TALES FROM THE CRYPT-COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON
ADVENTURES OF BRISCO COUNTY, JR.: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Doctor Who: The Complete First Series
SMALLVILLE - SEASON FIVE
LOST - SEASON TWO
Release date: May 23, 2006
Release Date: May 23, 2006
Release Date: May 30, 2006
Release date: May 30, 2006
On April 25, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the entire Odyssey 5 series on DVD.
Fans of this Showtime series, will not want to miss this one!
BABYLON 5: LEGEND OF THE RANGERS
For information on the Babylon 5 DVDs, please go to 
JUSTICE LEAGUE AND BATMAN BEYOND
THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
THE PRETENDER - SEASON THREE
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
The clock is ticking and time is running out once again as Jack Bauer races to save the world in the 24 SEASON FOUR DVD
COLLECTION, debuting December 6 from Fox Home Entertainment. This ground-breaking Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning
series – nominated for eleven Emmys® this year including Best Drama Series and Best Actor (Kiefer Sutherland) – returns
to FOX in January 2006, but fans can get a sneak peek at Jack’s next mission with an exclusive, made-for-DVD prequel that
bridges seasons four and five together with footage that will never air on U.S. television. In addition, the seven-disc set includes
three behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes and episode commentaries, as well as 24 “mobisodes,” one-minute
episodes following a thrilling original storyline. 
This fantastic family film will be released by Warner Bros. on November 29, 2005. 
STARGATE ATLANTIS
Available November 22nd!
More SUPERMAN is on the way. Warner Home Video has announced two more collections of SUPERMAN television series on DVD:
Lois & Clark: The Complete Second Season and The Adventures of Superman: The Complete Second Season. Both DVD collections
will be available on Jan. 17. The LOIS & CLARK set will be six discs and will cost $59.98. It will be sold separately and in a package
with the first-season collection. The ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN set will be five discs and will cost $39.98. It also will be sold
separately and in a package with the first-season collection. 
BATMAN BEGINS will have plenty of Bat-company when it reaches stores on Oct. 18. In addition to the animated THE BATMAN VS.
DRACULA, Warner Bros. Home Video has announced Special Editions of BATMAN, BATMAN RETURNS, BATMAN FOREVER and
BATMAN AND ROBIN to be released on that day. Warner is also releasing BATMAN THE MOTION PICTURE ANTHOLOGY 1989-1997,
a collection of the Special Editions of the four films. 
BATMAN BEGINS
The Fantastic Four DVD, due in stores on Dec. 6, will include a preview of the third X-Men movie and a trailer for the Ultimate
Avengers animated movie. Other bonus features on the widescreen DVD include:
Stargate SG-1 
MAC GYVER
Starring: Edward James Olmos
WARNER HOME VIDEO BLASTS OFF WITH THE 
Ranger Graham reports that EARTH 2 is finally available on DVD. Released on July 19, this DVD set is available in Region 1
coding only. Starring: Debrah Farentino, Clancy Brown and Antonio Sabato Jr., this three disc set is available at amazon.com.
Here is a description:
Ranger Dave writes that the SciFi series SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND is due for release on October 4th. Bestbuy.com is
taking preorders for it. Amazon.com, however doesn't list it yet.
November 1st has been set as the release date for EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH. The explosive and emotional finale to the
saga, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, arrives on DVD and "Star Wars Battlefront II," the sequel to the most successful
"Star Wars" game ever, arrives on Xbox, Playstation 2, Windows PC and Sony PSP formats.
SMALLVILLE -- SEASON FOUR
DEAD LIKE ME: SEASON TWO
ELEKTRA: DIRECTOR'S CUT
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN DVD 
24: Season Four
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man returns in the sequel to the record-breaking blockbuster movie debut for Marvel Comics' flagship
character. Tobey Maguire returns as Peter Parker, the nerd-turned-hero, to face new threats to New York City and the people he loves.
Release Date: June 30th, 2004 (wide).
Wonder Woman: The Complete Third Season
SMALLVILLE - SEASON FOUR
BURBANK, CA. (May 23, 2005) - Just when you thought you had to wait another year, Warner Home Video will release La Femme Nikita: The
Complete Third Season, the popular cult action TV series featuring the sexiest female lead ever to grace the small screen. The six-disc
collector's set contains all 22 episodes from the third season, plus an array of bonus features including a behind-the-scenes featurette,
"Designing Nikita", deleted scenes, audio commentary and special gag reel footage. La Femme Nikita: The Complete Third Season will
be available on DVD June 28, 2005 and is priced at $99.98 SRP. 
HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN
GLADIATOR
MACGYVER Fans - Season Two will be released on June 7. You can pre-order the DVD over at www.amazon.com. Here are
the description of what is on the set:
"LOST" DVD FOR SEASON ONE
CONSTANTINE:
Here is some terrific family fun! Root for the underzebra when Racing Stripes comes to DVD and VHS on May 10 from Warner Home Video.
The barnyard ballyhoo features the voices of Frankie Muniz (Agent Cody Banks movies, TV's "Malcolm in the Middle"), Jeff Foxworthy (Blue
Collar Comedy Tour), Snoop Dogg (Starsky & Hutch, Soul Plane), Steve Harvey (You Got Served, The Fighting Temptations), David Spade
(Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Just Shoot Me), Dustin Hoffman (Meet the Fockers, Finding Neverland), Mandy Moore (A Walk to
Remember, Saved!) and Whoopi Goldberg (Sister Act, Ghost). The Racing Stripes DVD special features include three making-of featurettes,
additional scenes, an interactive comic book and more!
Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release a "Jaws 30th Anniversary Edition," two-DVD set loaded
with extras, including a two-hour documentary about the movie, on June 14th. Additional bonus material
will include deleted scenes and outtakes as well as production photos, and story boards. They are also
including "a rarely seen interview with Spielberg on the set of the film." The DVD will retail for about $23. 
Star Trek: Enterprise - The Complete First Season will be released on May 3. You will find a sticker on the
packaging promoting the show's 2-hour finale on 5/13 on UPN. 
THE WEST WING: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON COMES TO DVD ON APRIL 5, 2005
The Hitchhiker: Volume II
June 7 has been set for the release by Warner Home Video of WONDER WOMAN: THE COMPLETE THIRD
SEASON and LOIS & CLARK: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON.
The Lois & Clark collection brings you Dean Cain and Terry Hatcher in this action-packed Superman update.
Originally aired in the 90's on ABC, this humorously romantic action/adventure hour-long series puts a
modern twist on the time-honored, legendary superhero, bringing to life the comic book characters Clark
Kent; his superhuman alter-ego, Superman; and Lois Lane, fiction's first lady of the press, in the most
unrequited romance of all time." 
From TV Tome:
Welcome to the Space Ghost Coast to Coast 
What's Wonder Woman up to now you ask? Flash forward 35 years from her stirring Season-One adventures
defending America in World War II. Without missing a beat, Wonder Woman leaps from the big-band era to
the disco decade, still miraculously young and still using wits, wiles and astonishing powers to fight evil. 
EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING
Anxiously Awaited Second Season Available for the First Time Ever
SEA LAB 2021
Warner Bros. Home Video released the complete second season of MI:5 on January 11. For the press
release and a complete rundown of materials included on the DVD set -- along with episode synopses and
exciting video clips from two episodes -- HACKED and NEST OF ANGELS. Go to 
This blockbuster has just been released on DVD by Warner Home Video. Pick up your own copy of
this film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, Eric Bana, Brian Cox,
Sean Bean, Brendan Gleeson and Peter O'Toole. Two-Disc DVD set is loaded with Groundbreaking
Bonus Features Including Two Featurettes, a Documentary About the Discovery of Ancient Trojan
Ruins and an Eye-Popping 3-D Photo Gallery
CARNIVALE
Some of the DVD Features: 
KUNG FU: SEASON TWO - This new DVD has just been released by Warner Bros. Please visit the
Here are a couple of fun DVD sets you may want to add to your collection. For anyone who enjoyed these cartoons
as a kid -- you'll want to share them with your kids -- or even grandkids. The stories are good -- the animation still
holds up after all these years!