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the home video studios. Some release dates may change and titles may come out
after a specified date (with no announcement from the studio). Additionally,
some titles may be released with little or no advance announcement. And since
all DVDs are priced at sell-through and are available for substantial discounts
at both online and brick-and-mortar stores, we only list suggested retail prices
for some special editions, box sets and collections.
The Adventures of Pete and Pete -- Season Two
Two-disc set with all the episodes from the second season, $49.99. Extras: Five "Pete & Pete" shorts; Pete & Pete Special: "Space Geeks & Johnny Unitas." (Paramount).
Aliens of the Deep
(2005) Dir.: James Cameron, Steven Quale. Documentary on the denizens of deep-ocean hydrothermal vents. (Buena Vista).
All the King's Men
(1999 -- TV) Masterpiece Theatre drama chronicles the true story of England's
vanished army regiment, one of the most compelling and curious legends of World
War I. Stars Maggie Smith, David Jason, David Troughton. (WGBH Boston Video).
Alvin and the Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Christmas
(1981, 1988, 1989) Christmas compilation; $14.99. (Paramount).
American Chopper: The Series -- Third Season
Three-disc set with 13 episodes, $29.96. Extras: "Jr. vs. Sr.": Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. host a series of clips from their show and talk about their different styles, destroying things, what Mikey does around the shop, and Paulie's tendency to disappear.
(Sony).
Backstairs at the White House
(1979 -- TV) Four-disc set with complete nine-hour NBC mini-series. Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks, Leslie Nielsen, Cloris Leachman, Paul Winfield, Julie Harris, Victor Buono, Robert Vaughn, Kim Hunter, Claire Bloom, Celeste Holm,
George Kennedy, Ed Flanders, Lee Grant, Larry Gates, Jan Sterling, Eileen Heckart, John Anderson, Harry Morgan, Estelle Parsons, Barbara Barrie, Andrew Duggan. $59.99. (Acorn Media).
Big Fish Special Edition
(2003) Dir.: Tim Burton; Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Robert Guillaume, Marion Cotillard, Matthew McGrory, David Denman, Loudon Wainwright III, Ada Tai, Arlene Tai, Steve Buscemi.
Extras: Commentary, seven featurettes, quiz. (Sony).
The Brady Bunch -- The Complete Fourth Season
Four-disc set, $38.99. (Paramount).
The Brat Pack Movies & Music
Collection
Three-disc set in a collectible 3-ring binder package: "The Breakfast Club,"
"Sixteen Candles" and "Weird Science," plus a CD of eight memorable songs from
the films; $39.98. (Universal).
Convicted (Return to Sender)
(2004) Dir.: Bille August; Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, Kelly Preston.
(First Look Home Entertainment).
The Dick Cavett Show -- John & Yoko Collection
Two-disc set. Three complete episodes of the legendary late-night talk show featuring off-the-cuff, unreserved interviews as well as rare live performances, plus a bonus featurette: "Cavett and the Lennons." $24.98. (Shout! Factory).
Disney Channel Holiday DVD
(2005) Holiday-themed episodes from "Lizzie McGuire," "That's So Raven," "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," "Even Stevens" and "Kim Possible," $19.99. Extras: Never-before-seen "Phil of the Future" episode, "I Love Christmas" music video
by Fan 3. (Disney).
Duel Masters -- The Day the Duel Stood Still
Four episodes from the TV series based on the hot-selling Duel Masters boy's trading card game showcasing battle creatures; $16.99. Extras: Bloopers, outtakes. (Paramount).
Duel Masters -- Frankly Shobu, I Don't Give a Duel!
Four episodes from the TV series based on the hot-selling Duel Masters boy's trading card game showcasing battle creatures; $16.99. Extras: Bloopers, outtakes. (Paramount).
Fame: The First Season
Four-disc set with 16 episodes from the 1982 season, $49.95. (Sony).
Forbidden Warrior
(2004) Marie Matiko, Sung Yang,Karl Yune, James Hong. Extras: Commentary, behind-the-scenes featurette. (MTI Home Video).
A Foreign Field
(1993 -- TV) Alec Guinness, Leo McKern, Edward Herrmann, John Randolph,
Geraldine Chaplin, Lauren Bacall, Dorothy Grumbar, Jeanne Moreau. BBC
drama. (Acorn Media).
The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimers
(2004 -- TV) PBS Emmy-winning special. Extras: Interview with "The Forgetting" author David Shenk, interview with filmmaker Elizabeth Arledge, Q&A program hosted by David Hyde Pierce. (Paramount).
Foyle's War, Set 3
Four-disc set with four episodes of the WWII British mystery series; $59.99.
Extras: Behind the scenes documentary, historical background,
cast reflections. (Acorn media).
Hammett
(1982) Dir.: Wim Wenders; Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear, Elisha Cook Jr. (Paramount).
Heights
(2005) Chandler Williams, Bess Wohl, Glenn Close, Elizabeth Banks, James
Marsden, Jesse Bradford, Isabella Rossellini, John Light. (Sony).
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries-1, 2 and 3
Thirteen-disc set with 13 murder mysteries based on the characters created by mystery novelist Elizabeth George. Extras: Virtual tour of the Mystery! studio; Q&A with stars Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small; selected cast filmographies;
biography for Diana Rigg, host of Mystery!, bibliography for Elizabeth George. (WGBH Boston Video).
Millions
(2005) Dir.: Danny Boyle; Alexander Nathan Etel, Lewis Owen McGibbon, James Nesbitt, Daisy Donovan, Christopher Fulford, Pearce Quigley, Jane Hogarth. Extras: Commentary by director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce,
outtakes, deleted scenes, audition footage, behind-the-scenes featurette, "Damian's List of Tragic Saints" featurette. (Fox).
Monster Garage: Season 3
Three-disc set with 13 episodes, $29.96. Extras: "Monster Nation": Jesse James and the gang take time out to recognize some old American muscle, know-how and ingenuity as they look at vehicles built by men and women all across the country.
(Sony).
The Moonstone
(1996 -- TV) Masterpiece Theatre's production of Wilkie Collins' classic mystery
thriller. Greg Wise, Keeley Hawes, Terrance Hardiman, Antony Sher. $19.95. (WGBH
Boston Video).
Motown Gold on the Ed Sullivan Show
Historic musical performances videotaped between 1964 and 1971 from some of Motown's greatest artists including Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Four Tops and Marvin Gaye;
$24.95. (Ventura Entertainment).
The New Outer Limits: Season 1
Twenty-two episodes, $54.96. Extras: Documentaries: "Caught in the Act," "Valerie 23," "Origins of The Outer Limits," "The Outer Limits Story"; making-of featurette. (Sony).
Office Space Special Edition With Flair
(1999) Dir.: Mike Judge; Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, David Herman, Ajay Naidu. Extras: Deleted scenes, retrospective featurette. (Fox).
Orchestra Wives
(1942) Dir.: Archie Mayo; George Montgomery, Ann Rutherford, Glenn Miller, Carole Landis, Cesar Romero. Extras: Commentary by Fayard Nicholas and Ann Rutherford, gallery of still images. (Fox Studio Classics).
The Perfect Man
(2005) Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear, Chris Noth. (Universal).
The Rains Came
(1939) Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George Brent, Brenda Joyce, Nigel Bruce, Maria Ouspenskaya. Extras: Commentary by film historians Anthony Slide and Robert Birchard, gallery of stills. (Fox Studio Classics).
Sex and the City: The Complete Series
Nineteen-disc set with all 94 episodes from all six seasons in deluxe collectible packaging with a plexiglass case; $299.95. Extras: "SEX Essentials" video jukebox for advice, quips and quotes on dating, sex, fashion and more; "Location, Location,
Location" guide to the restaurants, clubs and boutiques in the show; "Naughty or Nice?" test to find out which character in the series you are most like"; "You Can Quote Me on It" "finish the phrase" game; "En-Sex-lopedia" guide that looks back at the defining
moments in dating, fashion, friendship and relationships. (HBO Video).
Star Trek: Enterprise -- The Complete Fourth Season
Six-disc set with all the episodes from the fourth and final season, $129.99. Extras: Commentary on select episodes; featurettes: "Star Trek: Enterprise Moments: Season 4," "Inside the Mirror Episodes," "Enterprise Secrets," "Visual Effects
Magic," "That's a Wrap!" "Links to the Legacy"; deleted scenes; outtakes; photo gallery; Easter egg. (Paramount).
Star Trek: Enterprise -- The Complete Series
$479.98. (Paramount).
Star Wars: Episode III -- The Revenge of the Sith"
(2005) Dir.: George Lucas; Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Smits, Frank Oz, Anthony Daniels, Christopher Lee, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Silas Carson, Amanda Lucas, Kenny Baker. Two-disc set.
$29.98. Extras: New full-length documentary produced by Lucasfilm; two new featurettes,
one exploring the prophecy of Anakin Skywalker as the Chosen One and the other on the movie's stunts; 15-part collection of Lucasfilm "Web documentaries"; more. (Fox).
The 3 Wise Men
(2003) Animated Christmas tale; $19.99. Voices of Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Lupillo Rivera, Marcos Witt. (Disney).
21 Jump Street: Season Four
Four-disc set, $44.98. (Anchor Bay).
Two for the Road
(1967) Dir.: Stanley Donen; Audrey Hepburn, Albert Finney, Eleanor Bron, William Daniels. Extras: Commentary by Donen, restoration comparison, gallery of still images. (Fox Studio Classics).
War of the Worlds
(1953) Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne. Extras: Commentary by actors Ann Robinson and Gene Barry; commentary by director Joe Dante, film historian Bob Burns, and Bill Warren, author of "Keep Watching the Skies!" "The Sky Is
Falling: Making The War of the Worlds" featurette; "H.G. Wells: The Father of Science Fiction" featurette; "The Mercury Theatre on the Air Presents The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast"; original theatrical trailer
(Paramount).
War of the Worlds -- The Complete First Season
(1988) Six-disc set with 23 episodes; $39.99. (Paramount).
Warning Shot
(1967) David Janssen, Ed Begley, Eleanor Parker, Steve Allen, Lillian Gish, Carroll O'Connor, Joan Collins, Walter Pidgeon, Stephanie Powers. (Paramount).
Whoopi: Back to Broadway -- The 20th Anniversary
(2005) 1985 and 2005 Whoopi Goldberg solo Broadway comedy specials, directed by Mike Nichols. (HBO Video).
World Poker Tour -- The Best of Season Three
(2005) Four-disc set, $39.98. Extras: Deleted hands, Shana Hiatt bloopers, "Poker Corners": A handy collection of 16 poker tips from the season. (Shout! Factory).
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Apres Vous
(2005 -- France) Dir.: Pierre Salvadori; Daniel Auteuil, Jose Garcia, Sandrine
Kiberlain, Marilyne Canto, Michele Moretti, Garance Clavel, Fabio Zenoni.
(Paramount).
Assassin
(2005) Margaret Cho stand-up act, recorded at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., May 2005. $19.98. Extras: "The Making of Assassin: Inside the Mind of Margaret Cho," "Margaret Cho's Belly Dancing" segment, short film "Ode to
Margaret Cho," short film "Invisible Son," animated rap video by MCMC, more. (Koch Vision).
Beavis & Butthead: The Mike Judge Collection -- Volume One
Three-disc set, $39.99. Extras: Director's cut on select episodes, music videos,"Taint of Greatness: The Journey of Beavis &
Butt-Head Part 1" featurette, MTV Video Music Award appearances, promos, Thanksgiving Special with Kurt Loder. (Paramount).
Big Black Comedy Show Volume 4
Live comedy show hosted by Ralphie May, $19.98. (Key Video/Fox).
Big Fish: Special Edition
(2005) Dir.: Tim Burton; Extras: Commentary by Burton, character's journey featurettes: "Edward Bloom at Large," "Amos at the Circus," "Fathers and Sons"; filmmakers' path featurettes: "Tim Burton, Storyteller," "Fairytale World,"
"Creature Features," "The Author's Journey"; "The Finer Points" Tim Burton trivia quiz. (Sony).
Blackout
(1978) James Mitchum, Robert Carradine, Belinda Montgomery, June Allyson, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Ray Milland. Extras: Photo gallery, biographies. (Ventura Select).
Blue Collar TV: The Complete First Season
Five-disc set with 31 episodes, $39.98. (Warner).
Boys Town
(1938) Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Henry Hull, Leslie Fenton, Gene Reynolds. Extras: Bonus movie sequel: Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney in 1941's "Men of Boys Town," vintage short "The City of Little Men," archival newsreel
"Excerpts From Good News of 1939," trailers, Boys Town organization promotional featurette. (Warner).
Burn!
(1969) Marlon Brando, Evaristo Marquez, Norman Hill, Renato Salvatori, Dana Ghia. (MGM/Sony).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(2005) Dir.: Tim Burton; Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Noah Taylor, Missi Pyle, James Fox, Deep Roy, Christopher Lee, Adam Godley, Franziska Troegner, Annasophia Robb, Julia Winter, Jordan Fry, Philip Wiegratz. Two-
disc and single disc editions. Extras: Two-disc Deluxe Edition: Five making-of featurettes: "Chocolate Dreams" about Tim Burton's vision for the film and how he adapted the story, "Different Faces, Different Flavors" about the actors and their,
"Designer Chocolate" about production design, "Under the Wrapper" special effects, "Sweet Sounds" about the creation of the four Oompa-Loompa songs by composer Danny Elfman; "Attack of the Squirrels" featurette on how the real squirrels were trained to perform
in the film; "Fantastic Mr. Dahl" featurette on author Roald Dahl; "Becoming Oompa-Loompa" on actor Deep Roy, was turned into a multi-talented army of Oompas; "DVD Menu Challenges": "Oompa-Loompa Dance," "The Inventing Machine," "The Bad Nut."
"Search for the Golden Ticket": DVD-ROM extras. The single disc contains the "Becoming Oompa-Loompa" and the menu challenge :Oompa-Loompa Dance." (Warner).
A Christmas Carol
(1938) Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, Leo G. Carroll. Extras: Two vintage shorts: "Jackie Cooper's Christmas Party" and "Judy Garland Sings Silent Night," classic Oscar-nominated cartoon "Peace on Earth," trailer.
(Warner).
Christmas in Connecticut
(1945) Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, Reginald Gardiner. Extras: Vintage Oscar-winning short "Star in the Night," trailer. (Warner).
Christmas With the Kranks
(2004) Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, M. Emmet Walsh, Elizabeth Franz, Erik
Per Sullivan, Cheech Marin, Jake Busey, Tom Poston, Julie Gonzalo, Rene Lavan,
Caroline Rhea, Felicity Huffman. (Sony).
Conduct Unbecoming
(1975) Dir.: Michael Anderson; Michael York, Richard Attenborough, Trevor Howard, Stacy Keach, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York. Extras: Commentaries with director Michael Anderson and cast members Michael York and Stacy Keach,
photo gallery, biographies. (Ventura Select).
Cronicas
(2005 -- Mexico/Ecuador) John Leguizamo, Leonor Watling, Damian Alcazar, Jose Maria Yazpik, Camilo Luzuriaga. Extras: Commentary by director Sebastian Cordero, deleted scenes, alternate ending, "making of" featurette, still photo gallery.
(Palm Pictures).
The Devil's Rejects
(2005) Dir.: Rob Zombie; Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon, William Forsythe, Ken Foree, Matthew McGrory, Leslie Easterbrook, Geoffrey Lewis, Priscilla Barnes. Rated single-disc and unrated two-disc editions. DTS ES digital and Dolby surround.
Extras: Both editions: Commentary by Zombie; commentary by Haig, Moseley and Sheri Moon Zombie; blooper reel; "The Morris Green Show"; Capt. Spaulding Fried Chicken commercial; Capt. Spaulding Christmas commercial; Otis' home
movie; Otis Rush video; deleted scenes; still gallery; make-up test. Disc 2 (unrated only): "30 days in Hell: The Making of The Devil's Rejects" 2 1/2 hour documentary. (Lions Gate).
A Different World: Season One
Four-disc set, $39.99. Extras: Lost episode "Homie, Don't Ya Know Me?" starring Tupac Shakur and Jada Pinkett-Smith, 30-minute retrospective; bloopers. (UrbanWorks Entertainment).
A Dry White Season
(1989) Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae, Jurgen Prochnow, Susan Sarandon, Marlon Brando. (MGM/Sony).
Ducktales Volume 1
Three-disc set with episodes 1-27, $34.99. (Disney).
Edward Scissorhands Collector's Edition
(1990) Dir.: Tim Burton; Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Robert Oliveri, Conchata Ferrell, Caroline Aaron, Dick Anthony Williams, O-Lan Jones, Vincent Price, Alan Arkin; $14.98; also available in a collectible tin
with six souvenir photos from the film, $19.98. Extras: Commentary by Burton; commentary by composer Danny Elfman; "Edward Scissorhands" featurette; interview clips with Depp, Ryder, Price, Burton, Elfman, Arkin, and writer Caroline
Thompson; concept artwork (nine stills). (Fox).
Faith
(1994 -- TV) Michael Gambon, John Hannah, Susannah Harker. Two-disc set of the British ITV four-episode political thriller mini-series; $29.98. (Koch Vision).
50 Cent: Refuse to Die
(2005) Documentary on the hip-hop artist. Extras: Photo shoot,
animation featurette, making-of segments; $19.97. (New Line).
Five Mile Creek: Season One
Four-disc set with 13 episodes, $39.99. (Buena Vista).
The Fugitive Kind
(1959) Dir.: Sidney Lumet; Marlon Brando, Joanne Woodward, Anna Magnani, Maureen Stapleton, Victor Jory, R.G. Armstrong. (MGM/Sony).
Happy Endings
(2005) Dir.: Don Roos; Lisa Kudrow, Steve Coogan, Jesse Bradford, Bobby Cannavale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Ritter, Tom Arnold, David Sutcliffe, Sarah Clarke, Laura Dern. (Lions Gate).
Honor & Courage: Tough Guys of the NHL
(2005) Behind-the-scenes look at the game's toughest men featuring Darren McCarty, Ian Laperriere, Jim Mckenzie and Eric Cairns, $19.98. (Warner).
Jeopardy!
Single-disc with five of the most-watched episodes, including Alex Trebek's premiere episode, the last episode of Ken Jennings' famous winning streak, and all three episodes from the 2005 Ultimate Tournament of Champions. Extras: Featurettes:
"21 Years of Questions and Answers," "Behind the Answers," "What Does It Take to Get a Clue?" Watch "Jeopardy" through five exclusive camera angles. (Sony).
Jumanji Deluxe Edition
(1995) Dir.: Joe Johnston; Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, Bebe
Neuwirth, David Alan Grier, Patricia Clarkson, Bradley Pierce, Jonathan Hyde,
Adam-Hann-Byrd. Two-disc set packaged in an outer sleeve that opens to reveal a
playable board game. Extras: "Secrets and Riddles: The Jumanji Survival Game"; "The Extreme Book of Nature" that comes alive to reveal some of nature's strangest, wildest and scariest creatures; "Ancient Diversions" with long-dormant secrets
and cool tricks of the ancients at last revealed; special effects crew commentary; "making of" documentary; production design documentary; storyboards; special effects featurette; photo galleries; production stills. (Sony).
The Kingdom: Series One
(1994) Three episodes from the Danish supernatural TV series -- directed by Lars von Trier -- that inspired Stephen King's "Kingdom Hospital." Two-disc set, $34.98. Extras: Commentary by von Trier, behind-the-scenes footage, TV spots
directed by von Trier, more. (Koch Lorber).
La Dolce Vita Deluxe Collector's Edition
(1960) Dir.: Federico Fellini; Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimee. Digitally remastered and restored. Three-disc set, $79.98. Includes a 40-page collector's book, five 5x7 photo cards, an 11x17-inch limited edition poster. Extras:
Introduction by writer-director Alexander Payne, commentary by film historian Richard Schickel, collection of never-before-seen Fellini shorts, interviews with Mastroianni and Ekberg, "Cinecitta: The House of Fellini" musical montage of Fellini's beloved studio,
interview with Fellini, documentary on composer Nino Rota, photo gallery, restoration demo, more. (Koch Lorber).
Lady Sings the Blues
(1972) Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor. Extras: Commentary by executive producer Barry Gordy, director Sidney Furie and artist manager Shelly Berger; "Behind the Blues: Lady Sings the Blues"; deleted scenes. (Paramount).
Las Vegas: An Unconventional History
(2005) PBS American Experience special. Extras: "Making of Las Vegas: An Unconventional History," "Let's Face It," a 1950's Federal Civil Defense Administration film on nuclear testing; $24.99. (Paramount).
The Lenny Bruce Performance Film
(1967) Only complete stand-up performance by Lenny Bruce captured on film, recorded live at San Francisco's Basin Street West in 1965. Includes Lenny Bruce's short "Thank You Masked Man." $19.98. (Koch Vision).
Live 8
(2005) Four-disc set contains three discs of live footage taken from the Live 8 shows staged in London and Philadelphia, with the fourth disc sporting key highlights from the seven other events staged across the world. Every artist who performed at London's Hyde Park
and Philadelphia's Museum of Art appear on the DVD, many of them with their full sets. $53.98. Includes a 12-page booklet. (EMI).
Miracle's Boys
(2005 -- TV) Dir.: Spike Lee; LeVar Burton, Ernest Dickerson, Neema Barnette, Bill Duke, Sean Nelson, Pooch Hall, Julito McCullum, Jorge Posada. Nickelodeon urban teen TV movie. Extras: "The Making of Miracle's Boy," interview with
Spike Lee. (Paramount).
The Missouri Breaks
(1976) Dir.: Arthur Penn; Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton. (MGM/Sony).
Mom at Sixteen/Too Young to Be a Dad
"Mom at Sixteen"(2005), starring Mercedes Ruehl, Jane Krakowski, Danielle Panabaker; "Too Young to Be a Dad" (2002), starring Kathy Baker, Paul Dano, Katie Stuart, Bruce Davison. Lifetime Channel double feature in a two-disc set, $19.98.(Warner).
NBA Dynasty Series: The Complete History of the New York Knicks
(2005) Five-disc set, $49.98. (Warner).
The Nun's Story
(1959) Dir.: Fred Zinnemann; Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft, Dean Jagger. Extras: Trailer. (Warner).
The Partridge Family: The Complete Second Season
Three-disc set with 24 episodes, $29.95. Extras: "Jump to" feature allows viewers to jump directly to musical performances. (Sony).
Pickpocket
(1959 -- French) Dir.: Robert Bresson; Martin LaSalle, Marika Green, Jean
Pelegri, Dolly Scal. Extras: Commentary by film scholar James
Quandt, video introduction by writer-director Paul Schrader, 2003 documentary
featuring actors from Bresson's films, 1960 French TV interview with the
director, more. (The Criterion Collection).
Pioneers of Primetime
(2005) Documentary tribute to the icons of early television: Milton Berle, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Sid Caesar, Morey Amsterdam, Rose Marie, Donald O'Connor, Sammy Davis Jr., Steve Allen; $16.99. (Paramount).
Pop Star
(2005) Aaron Carter, Alana Austin, Erin Tanner, Mary Elise. (New Line).
Popular Mechanics for Kids Box Set
Six-disc set with 24 episodes from the Discovery Kids TV series inspired by the magazine, $54.98. Each disc available separately at $14.98: "Slither and Slime and Other Yucky Things," "Super Sea Creatures and Awesome Ocean Adventures," "Rip-Roaring
Rollercoasters and All Access to Fun," "Radical Rockets and Other Cool Cruising Machines," "Gators & Dragons and Other Wild Beasts" and "X-treme Sports & Other Action Adventures." (Koch Vision).
Reefer Madness -- The Movie Musical
(2005) Neve Campbell, Christian Campbell, Kristen Bell, Alan Cumming, Ana Gasteyer, Amy Spanger, Robert Torti, Steven Weber. Extras: Complete original black & white version of 1936 film; cast and crew commentary; "Grass Roots"
featurette on making of the original and musical films; chocolate brownie smelling Amaray case. (Showtime).
Remington Steele Season Two
(1983-84) Four-disc set with 21 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "Steele Action" and "Steele Together" behind-the-scenes featurettes, "Steele Mildred" character profile. (Fox).
Rescue Rangers Volume 1
Three-disc set with episodes 1-27, $34.99. Chip and Dale. (Disney).
The Shoes of the Fisherman
(1968) Anthony Quinn, Laurence Olivier, Oskar Werner, David Janssen, Vittorio De Sica, Leo McKern, John Gielgud. Extras: Vintage featurette "The Shoes of the Fisherman," trailer. (Warner).
Soundstage: Lindsey Buckingham with Stevie Nicks
(2005) Spans the various eras of Lindsey Buckingham's career. Songs
include "Big Love," "Go Your Own Way" as well as a special appearance by Stevie Nicks on two songs including the "Rumours" hit "Never Going Back Again." $19.98. (Koch Vision).
Tales From Avonlea: The Complete First Season
Three-disc set with 13 episodes, $34.99. Live-action television series set in the village of Avonlea on picturesque Prince Edward Island circa 1910. (Disney).
Ugetsu
(1953 -- Japan) Dir.: Kenji Mizoguchi; Masayuki Mori, Machiko Kyo, Kinuyo Tanaka, Eitaro
Ozawa. Two-disc set. Extras: Commentary by critic Tony Rayns,
two-and-a-half hour documentary on Mizoguchi by Kaneto Shindo, new interview
with director Masahiro Shinoda about the film, interviews with first assistant
director Tokuzo Tanaka and Miyagawa on their work on the film, trailers, a
booklet featuring the original stories on which the film was based, more. (The
Criterion Collection).
Warner Bros. Holiday Collection
"Boys Town," "A Christmas Carol," "Christmas in Connecticut." $29.98. (Warner).
What's New Scooby-Doo? Vol. 7: Ghosts on The Go!
Four episodes from "What's New Scooby-Doo?" hit animated television series airing on Cartoon Network; $14.95. Extras: "European Adventure Challenge" "Scooby-Doo Vacation" featurette. (Warner).
The White Shadow Season One
(1979-80) Four-disc set with 15 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "More Than Basketball" featurette. (Fox).
The Who: Tommy and Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
Three-disc set. Disc one features "Tommy" performed in 1989 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. Disc two features "Quadrophenia" performed live, from their 1996-97 tour, which marked the first time the work was performed as Pete Townshend and Roger
Daltrey had envisioned it. A third disc includes nearly two hours of live hits. (Rhino).
Yes
(2005) Dir.: Sally Potter; Joan Allen, Simon Abkarian, Sam Neill, Shirley
Henderson, Sheila Hancock, Samantha Bond. Extras: Anatomy of a scene: Parking garage sequence, behind-the-scenes photo gallery. (Sony).
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Airplane (Don't Call Me Shirley
Edition)
(1980) Dir.: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker; Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Lloyd
Bridges, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Stack, Peter Graves, Lorna Patterson, Stephen
Stucker, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Extras: Commentary, deleted
scenes, trivia track, more. (Paramount).
The Beat That My Heart Skipped
(2005 -- French) Dir.: Jacques Audiard; Romain Duris, Niels Arestrup, Jonathan Zaccai, Gilles Cohen, Linh Dan Pham, Aure Atika, Emmanuelle Devos. Extras: Deleted scenes, interviews, rehearsals, filmographies. (Wellspring).
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Chosen Collection
Limited edition 40-disc collector's case; all seven seasons with 144 episodes, $199.98. Extras: Bonus disc with introduction by creator Joss Whedon, "Back to the Hellmouth: A Conversation With Creators and Cast," five featurettes: "A Course in
Fighting: The Buffy Way," "Love Bites," "Demons Rule," "The Ultimate Role Model" and "Sunnydale Favorites." (Fox).
Cet Amour-La
(2001 -- France) Jeanne Moreau, Aymeric Demarigny. (New Yorker).
Charmed -- The Complete Third Season
Five-disc set with 22 episodes, $49.99. (Paramount).
Cheers -- The Complete Seventh Season
(1988-89) Four-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.99. (Paramount).
Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics
Three-disc set includes rare and extraordinary performances by rock legends including Ike & Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, The Mamas & the Papas, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Janis Joplin, The Bee Gees, The Byrds and many, many more (64 performances in all).
$39.99. (Ventura Entertainment).
The Edukators
(2005 -- Germany) Dir.: Hans Weingartner; Daniel Bruhl, Julia Jentsch, Stipe Erceg, Burghart Klausner, Peer Martiny, Petra Zieser, Laura Schmidt. (Sony).
Fantasy Island: The Complete First
Season
Four-disc set with 16 episodes, $49.95. Extras: Featurette:
"Creating the Fantasy": a brief history of how "Fantasy Island" came to be;
featurette: "Be Our Guest" interviews with Leonard Goldberg, Ron Friedman
(writer-producer of several episodes), Cliff Bole (director of several episodes)
and guest stars Adrienne Barbeau, Mary Ann Mobley, Joe Campanella and Ken Berry
plus vignettes with stars Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize; episode
promos for 11 of the 16 Episodes. (Sony).
The Flintstones: The Complete Fourth
Season
Four-disc set with 26 episodes, re-mastered and restored original episodes, $44.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, featurettes.
(Warner).
Frasier -- The Complete Seventh
Season
(1999-2000) Four-disc set with 23 episodes, $39.99. (Paramount).
Friends: The Complete Tenth Season
Four-disc set with 17 episodes from the final season, $44.98. Extras: Forty-three minute gag reel from Seasons 1 through 5 and Season 10, "Friends Final Thoughts" in which the cast and crew reminisce about their 10 years together on the series,
"Friends of Friends Part IV," "Joey Joey" music video featuring Matt LeBlanc and directed by Kevin S. Bright, commentary on three episodes, episode previews. (Warner).
Friends: The One With All Ten Seasons
Limited-edition collector's set showcases all 10 seasons in an exclusive collectible case, $299.98. (Warner).
Golden Girls: The Intimate Portrait Series
(2005) Four individual biographies of actresses Beatrice Arthur (Dorothy), Betty White (Rose), Rue McClanahan (Blanche) and Estelle Getty (Sophia) from "The Golden Girls." $14.98. (Warner).
Hard Promises
(1991) Sissy Spacek, William L. Petersen, Brian Kerwin, Mare Winningham. (MGM/Sony).
The Harold Lloyd Comedy Collection
Three-volume, seven-disc set with 15 features and 10 shorts. The collection is available at $89.95; each volume can also be purchased
separately at $29.95. (New Line).
Volume 1Disc 1: Feature films and shorts: "Girl Shy," (1924), "Safety Last! (1923), "An Eastern Westerner" (1920), "Ask Father"
(1919), "From Hand to Mouth" (1919). Commentary by Leonard Maltin and director
Rich Correll on "Safety Last!" production and publicity galleries. Disc
2: Feature films and shorts: "The Milky Way" (1936), "The Cat's Paw" (1934), "Why Worry?" (1923). Featurette "Harold's Hollywood: Then and Now," production and publicity galleries.
Volume 2Disc 1: Feature films and shorts: "Kid Brother" (1927), "The Freshman" (1925), "Bumping Into Broadway" (1919), "Billy Blazes, Esq." (1919). Commentary by Leonard Maltin, Rich Correll and film historian
Richard Bann on "The Freshman," commentary by Harold Lloyd's granddaughter, Suzanne Lloyd, author Annette Lloyd, and Rich Correll on "Kid Brother," production and publicity galleries. Disc 2: Feature films and shorts: "Feet First" (1930),
"Grandma's Boy" (1922), "Dr. Jack" (1922), "Now or Never" (1921), "High and Dizzy" (1920). "Scoring for Comedy" featurette, production and publicity galleries.
Volume 3Disc 1: Feature films and shorts: "Speedy" (1928), "Hot Water" (1924), "Never Weaken" (1921), "Haunted Spooks" (1920). Commentary by Suzanne Lloyd, Annette Lloyd and Rich Correll on "Speedy" and
"Haunted Spooks," production and publicity galleries. Disc 2: Feature films and shorts: "Movie Crazy" (1932), "For Heaven's Sake" (1926), "I Do" (1921), "Among Those Present" (1921), "A Sailor-Made Man" (1921), "Get Out and Get Under"
(1920), "Number Please?" (1920). "Greenacres" featurette, productions and publicity galleries.
Bonus Disc (Collector's Set Only):
Rare home movies; photo galleries; lobby cards and production stills; comparisons between domestic and international prints; "then-and-now" location comparisons; tributes and interviews with family, friends and legendary celebrities including Debbie Reynolds, Robert
Wagner, Tab Hunter and director John Landis; rogues' gallery of autographed photos of celebrities, presidents and sports heroes; scrapbook collection: reviews, programs, etc; 3-D photos (3-D glasses included), over 30 featurettes, more.
The Heavenly Kid
(1985) Lewis Smith, Jason Gedrick, Jane Kaczmarek, Richard Mulligan. (MGM/Sony).
Home Movies Season Three
Three-disc set with 13 episodes, $34.98. Extras: "Decide Your Doom Game: Revenge of the Dorks," animatics: "Shore Leave," commentaries, "A Featurette for People Who Don't Necessarily Like Home Movies" by Jon Benjamin, animatics:
"Guitarmageddon," "Some Home Movies Fans -- A Music Video," animatics: "Coffins and Cradles." (Shout! Factory).
The Huckleberry Hound Show: Volume 1
Four-disc set with 26 episodes, $44.98. Re-mastered and restored original episodes. Extras: "Reassembled Episodes," "Huckleberry Hound: A Linguistical Masterpiece" of Houndspeak as humorously interpreted by a linguistics professor,
"Huckleberry Quotes," "Legendary Sound of Daws Butler" tribute to legendary voice talent Daws Butler, additional bumpers and bridges, Huckleberry Hound restoration of the premiere episode. (Warner).
Inside/Out
(1997) Dir.: Rob Tregenza; Berangee Allaux,
David Roland Frank, Mikkel Gaup, Tom Gilroy, Frederic Pierrot, Stefania Rocca, Steven Watkins. (Cinema Parallel).
Jane Goodall: Return to Gombe
(2005) Animal Planet special follows the world-renowned
primatologist on her annual return to Gombe National Park, site of the
groundbreaking research she began more than 40 years ago; $14.94.
Extras: Featurette and interviews. (Sony).
Loggins & Messina Live -- Sittin' In Again at the Santa Barbara Bowl
(2005) Live concert from their 2005 reunion tour. Includes six bonus performances from a 1973 TV appearance on "Midnight Special." (Rhino).
Love at Stake
(1988) Patrick Cassidy, Kelly Preston, Georgia Brown, Barbara Carrera, Bud Cort. (MGM/Sony).
Madagascar
(2005) Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Andy Richter. Extras: Penguin commentary; filmmakers' commentaries; "Mad Mishaps" goofs; "Meet the Wild Cast"; "Enchanted
Island" location-by-location tour of the beautiful and exotic island of Madagascar; "Behind the Crates" making-of featurette; "The Tech of Madagascar" behind-the-scenes featurette; "DreamWorks Kids" interactive games and activities: "I Like To Move It, Move It"
video by Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien and the entire "Madagascar" crew in a wild dance celebration, set-top games, learn to draw "Madagascar" characters, more; DVD-ROM activities and printables; cast and crew bios and production notes; photo galleries; "The
Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper" theatrical short. (DreamWorks).
Monty Python Gift Set
"Monty Python and the Holy Grail," "And Now for Something Completely Different"
and "The Adventures of baron Munchausen"; $29.96. (Sony).
Murder One: Season Two
Five-disc set with 18 episodes, $59.98. Extras: "Final Verdict: Season Two" featurette. (Fox).
O.C. and Stiggs
(1987) Dir.: Robert Altman; Daniel Jenkins, Neill Barry, Paul Dooley, Jane Curtin, Martin Mull, Dennis Hopper, Ray Walston, Louis Nye, Melvin Van Peebles, Tina Louise, Cynthia Nixon, Jon Cryer. (MGM/Sony).
Oklahoma! 50th Anniversary Edition
(1955) Dir.: Fred Zinnemann; Gordon MacRae, Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson, Charlotte Greenwood, Shirley Jones, Eddie Albert, James Whitmore, Rod Steiger, Barbara Lawrence, Jay C. Flippen. Two-disc set. Extras: Disc 1: Cinemascope
version (2.55 aspect ratio); commentary by Ted Chapin, president of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, and film historian Hugh Fordin; 1955 theatrical teaser; sing-along subtitles; separate chapter list for songs only with "Play All" feature. Disc 2: Todd-AO
version (2.20 aspect ratio); commentary by Shirley Jones and film historian Nick Redman; Cinemascope vs. Todd-AO featurette; vintage stage excerpts "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" performed by Gordon MacRae and "People Will Say We're in Love" performed by
Gordon MacRae and Florence Henderson from 1954 TV special; "The Miracle of Todd-AO" and "The March of Todd-AO" featurettes that were screened after the film in theaters; theatrical teasers and theatrical trailers; behind-the-scenes still galleries; lobby cards and
one-sheets. (Fox).
Old Yeller Two Movie Collection
Two-disc set with "Old Yeller" (1957) starring Fess Parker, Dorothy Maguire, Tommy Kirk and Kevin Corcoran; and "Savage Sam" (1963), starring Brian Keith, Tommy Kirk and Kevin Corcoran. Extras: Commentary: "Old Yeller" reunion with
Kirk, Parker, Corcoran and Bob Weatherwax; "Old Yeller: Remembering a Classic" featurette; "Conversations With Tommy Kirk"; Lost Treasures: "Ranch of the Golden Oak"; "Dogs!" featurette; 1957 Disney Studio album audio excerpt; "Inside the Disney Archives
Tour" with stills galleries, lobby cards and posters, merchandise, fan letters, pressbook, script excerpt, "Old Yeller Memorial" new segment, "Best Doggone Dog in the World" archival feature; "Bone Trouble" classic Disney animated short. (Disney).
Open House
(2005) Hedy Burress, James Duval, Jerry Doyle, Jenna Leigh Green, Daniel Hagen, Sally Kellerman, Ann Magnuson. Extras: "Musical
commentary," Slamdance-a-Rama audio, sing-a-long Lyrics, alternate
scenes, deleted scene, and how-to-featurettes. (Wellspring).
The Oprah Winfrey Show: 20th Anniversary
Collection
Six-disc set celebrating 20 years of Oprah Winfrey, $40.00. Extras: "Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of the Oprah Winfrey Show," "Interviews": Highlights from Oprah's most fascinating one-on-ones, "Firsts: There's Nothing Oprah Hasn't
Tried in 20 Years!" "The Stars:" Moments with some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities, "Books": An inside look at Oprah's Book Club, "Angels": The launch of the Angel Network and more, "Wildest Dreams: The 19th Season": The car giveaway and more, "The
Headlines": A look at some of the biggest news events of the last 20 years, Oprah's 50th birthday bash, "Makeover Hall of Fame." 100% of Harpo profits to go to Oprah's Angel
Network. (Paramount).
P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy -- Season
One
(2005) The next generation of risk-taking stand-up comedians.
Extras: "Behind the Scenes With Bad Boys of Comedy: Part 1 and
Part 2." (Paramount).
PRAY TV
(1980) Dabney Coleman, Paul Cooper. (MGM/Sony).
Rikky and Pete
(1988) Stephen Kearney, Nina Landis. (MGM/Sony).
Scrubs: Season 2
Three-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.99. Extras: Commentaries
with creator and cast, featurettes: "Johnny C. Keeps Talking" one-on-one with
John C. Mcginley, "Secrets and Lies": The truth about gossip, jokes and stories
revealed, "Musical Stylings," "Practice, Practice, Malpractice": outtakes,
"Imagination Gone Wild" dream sequences, "Scrubbed Out": deleted scenes,
"Alternate Lines: A Second Opinion," "A Rare Condition" behind the scenes on
production design, wardrobe and stunts, "Stunt Casting," "J.D.'S Mojo." (Buena
Vista).
The Skeleton Key
(2005) Dir.: Iain Softley; Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard. Extras: Commentary by director Iain Softley; deleted scenes; "Behind the Locked Door: Making the Skeleton Key" behind-the-scenes featurette;
"Exploring Voodoo/Hoodoo" featurette on the symbols, chants, and history of hoodoo, and the religion of voodoo; "Kate Hudson's Ghost Story";
"Recipe & Ritual" to make the perfect gumbo; "Blues in the Bayou" featurette on the roots and history of bluegrass music and how its spirituality adds suspense to the film; "Plantation Life" featurette; "Casting the Skeleton Key" featurette; "John Hurt's Story" disturbing
excerpt from the book "Voices From Slavery"; "A House Called Felicity" location featurette; "Gena's Love Spell" in which Gena Rowlands shows viewers a voodoo spell that will create love and friendship. (Universal).
The Sound of Music 40th Anniversary Edition
(1965) Dir.: Robert Wise; Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Ben Wright, Daniel Truhitte. Two-disc set. Extras: Commentary by Andrews and Plummer, cast reunion, a tour of the film's
shooting locations in Austria, commentary by Wise lifted from the laserdisc release, a 20-minute "chat" between Andrews and Plummer, a new hour-long documentary on the film's origins, a clip of a sing-along contest at the Hollywood Bowl, the 1998 A&E Biography
"The von Trapp Family: Harmony & Discord," and a sing-along function. (Fox).
SpongeBob SquarePants: Where's Gary?
(2005) Double-length episode. Extras: Two bonus episodes;
Gary's Song Karaoke. (Paramount).
Stargate Atlantis: Season 1
Five-disc set with 20 episodes, $59.95. Extras: Commentaries on select episodes, making-of featurettes, cast interviews, photo galleries. (Sony)
State Fair 60th Anniversary Edition
(1945) Dir.: Walter Lang; Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine. Two-disc set. Extras: Disc 1: Commentary by film historian Richard Barrios and Tom Briggs, co-author of the Broadway musical version; "From Page to
Screen to Stage" featurette; theatrical trailer; still galleries of set design and wardrobe, behind the scenes, lobby cards and one sheets; sing-along subtitles. Disc 2: 1962 version of "State Fair" with commentary by Pat Boone; 1976 "State Fair" television pilot; 1954
vintage stage excerpt: "It Might as Well be Spring" performed by Mary Martin. (Fox).
Stealth
(2005) Dir.: Rob Cohen; Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, Sam Shepard, Richard Roxburgh, Joe Morton, Ian Bliss. Two-disc set. Extras: "Framing the Show" documentary, scene deconstructions, "The Music of Stealth" featurette, multi-angle
scene breakdowns, Incubus "Make a Move" music video. (Sony).
That '70s Show: The Complete Third Season
Four-disc set with 25 episodes, $49.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, episode introductions by cast members, three overview featurettes. (Fox).
A Thief of Time
(2004 -- TV) Gary Farmer, Adam Beach, Ernest Tsosie III, Wes Studi. PBS Navajo
tribal mystery. Extras: "A Thief of Time" documentary,
commentary by director Chris Eyre. (Paramount).
Three's Company: Season Five
Four-disc set, $39.98. (Anchor Bay).
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price
(2005) Documentary. $12.95. Extras: Commentary by director Robert Greenwald, behind-the-scenes, eight parody commercials, "The Spoofmakers," more. (The Disinformation Company).
Winx Club Volume 2: The Power of Dragon Fire
Six episodes, $14.98. (4Kids Entertainment).
The Yogi Bear Show: The Complete Series
Four-disc set with all 35 re-mastered and restored original episodes, $44.98. Extras: "Time Capsule Yogi: The Original Pilot Episode" featurette, "Cartoon Tracks: The Art of Hanna-Barbera Sound" featurette, stills gallery tour with Yogi of never
before seen animation sketches come to life, "Yogi Gets Global": One Yogi Bear episode turned into a variety of languages. (Warner).
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Aeon Flux: The Complete Animated
Collection
(1991-95) Three-disc set, $39.99. Extras: Commentary by
original creators, including Peter Chung; "Aeon Flux" pilot episode; original
Liquid Television shorts; two featurettes: "Investigation: The History of Aeon
Flux," "Desiderata: Deviant Devices of Aeon Flux"; production art including
animatics; sketches and pencil tests; more. (Paramount).
Alien vs. Predator Unrated Collector's Edition
(2004) Dir.: Paul W.S. Anderson; Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen, Ewen Bremner, Colin Salmon, Tommy Flanagan. Double-disc set. Extras: Commentary by Anderson, Lathan and Henriksen; "AVP the Beginning" featurette (with an
inside look at the special effects and the evolution and mythologies of the Alien and Predator cultures); deleted scenes; more. (Fox).
Andy Griffith -- The Complete Fourth
Season
(1963-64) Five-disc set with all 32 episodes, $39.99. (Paramount).
Astro Boy Collectors Box Set
Seven-disc set with 51 half-hour episodes, $39.98. (Manga Entertainment/Anchor
Bay).
Barbra Streisand: The Television Specials
Five-disc set includes Streisand's five CBS television performances:
"My Name Is Barbra" (1965), "Color Me Barbra" (1966), "The Belle of 14th Street" (1967), "Barbra Streisand: A Happening in Central Park" (1968) and "Barbra Streisand ... And Other Musical Instruments" (1973); $59.99. (Warner).
The Best of American Idol, Seasons 1-4
(Capital Entertainment)
The Best and Worst of American Idol Limited Edition
Includes both the Best and Worst of American Idol plus an exclusive bonus disc; $34.98. (Capital Entertainment).
CSI: Miami -- The Complete Third
Season
(2004-5) Seven-disc set, $59.99. Extras: Commentary on select
episodes, five featurettes: "CSI: Miami -- Delivering the Goods," "CSI: Miami --
Visualizing Season 3," "CSI: Miami -- Locations: Coast to Coast," "CSI: Miami --
Deep Blue Sea," "Medical Examiner School" (in eight-parts). (Paramount).
Cheaper by the Dozen: Baker's Dozen
(2003) Dir.: Shawn Levy; Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Piper Perabo, Tom Welling,
Hilary Duff. Extras: Commentary by Levy, commentary by the "Baker" kids, deleted scenes, extended scenes, featurettes ("Frogs & Eggs," "Dylan's Birthday," "Critters" and "Director's Viewfinder: Creating a Fictional Family"). (Fox).
Dark Shadows DVD Collection 21
Four-disc set with 40 episodes, $59.98. (MPI Home Video).
A Dog's Life: A Dogamentary
(2004) Documentary on Chelsea, the Shih Tzu Diva, as she hits the streets of New York with her two-legged stage mother, filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum, on their never-ending comic search for love. Featuring cameos by Albert Maysles, Joe Piscopo, Katie Couric and
Al Roker. (Facets Video).
8mm2
(2005) Jonathan Schaech, Julie Benz. Direct-to-DVD sequel. In rated and unrated
versions. (Sony).
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Two-disc set, $29.99. Extras: "Construction of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" behind-the-scenes featurette, "Rest and Relaxation" cast antics featurette, "Preston and Paul" banter montage featurette, bloopers, outtakes. (Buena Vista).
The French Chef With Julia Child 2
Eight hours of recipes and cooking, $39.95. Extras: Printable master recipes from "The French Chef Cookbook," Julia Child bibliography. (WGBH Boston Video).
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig Vol. 2
(2005) Second season of the smash hit Japanese animated television series. Regular Edition: Japanese and English Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio, $24.98; Two-disc Special Edition: Disc 1: Japanese and English Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio; Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio; Disc 2:
Japanese English DTS Digital Surround Audio; comes with Playing Card and Mouse Pad; Extras: Interview with Takayuki Goto and Tetsuya Nishio (character designers). (Manga Entertainment).
The Golden Girls Season Three
Three-disc set with 25 episodes, $39.99. Extras: "Golden
Moments" gag reel, "The Golden Girls Scrapbook" collection of clips from each
"Golden Girl." (Buena Vista).
Goodnight Mr. Tom
(1998 -- TV) Masterpiece Theatre WWII drama starring John Thaw and Nick Robinson; $19.95. (WGBH Boston Video).
The Grand Role
(2005) Stephane Freiss, Berenice Bejo, Peter Coyote. (First Run Features).
Harry Chapin: Remember When, The Anthology
Features 11 live performances. Extras: Chapin photos and memorabilia. (MPI Home Video).
Hell on Wheels
(2004) Documentary behind-the-scenes of Le Tour de France. (First Run Features).
Home Improvement: Season Three
Three-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.99. (Buena Vista).
The Honeymooners
(2005) Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Eric Stoltz, Jon Polito, John Leguizamo. Extras: Commentary by director Schultz, Cedric the Entertainer and Mike Epps; "Hanging With the Honeymooners" featurette;
six deleted/extended/alternate scenes; two interstitials: "The Intervention," "Relaxing With Ralph and Ed." (Paramount).
King Kong
(1933) Dir.: Ernest B. Schoedsack, Merian C. Cooper; Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot, Frank Reicher, Sam Hardy. Two versions: a two-disc special edition ($19.95) and a two-disc collector's edition ($39.98) packaged in a collectable tin and including a
20-page reproduction of the original souvenir program, postcard reproductions of the original one sheets, and a mail-in offer for a reproduction of a vintage 27-inch-by-41-inch movie poster. Extras: Disc 1: Original 1933 film classic in glorious
black and white, restored and digitally mastered; commentary by Ray Harryhausen and Ken Ralston, with Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack, Ruth Rose, Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong; 2005 documentary directed by renowned filmmaker Kevin Brownlow: "I'm
Kong: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper"; Merian C. Cooper movies trailer gallery. Disc 2: "RKO Production 601: The Making of Kong, Eighth Wonder of the World" a two-hour, seven-part feature with 2005 "King Kong" director Peter Jackson; creation test footage
with commentary by Ray Harryhausen. (Warner).
The King Kong Collection
"King Kong Two-Disc Special Edition" and new-to-DVD "The Son of Kong" and "Mighty Joe Young," $39.92. (Warner).
King of the Hill Season Five
Three-disc set with 20 episodes, $39.98. (Fox).
Kong: King of Atlantis
(2005) Direct-to-video animated feature. (Warner).
The Last Days of Pompeii
(1935) Dir.: Ernest B. Schoedsack, Merian C. Cooper; Preston Foster, Alan Hale, Basil Rathbone, John Wood, Louis Calhern. (Warner).
Leave It to Beaver The Complete First Season
Four-disc set with 39 episodes, plus the "It's a Small World" pilot, $49.98. Remastered. Also available as a limited edition gift set in a specially designed, vintage-style lunch box that includes "The Cleaver Photo Album," $69.98. (Universal).
Mighty Joe Young
(1949) Dir.: Ernest B. Schoedsack; Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, Robert Armstrong, Frank McHugh. Extras: Commentary by Ray Harryhausen, Ken Ralston and Terry Moore; "Ray Harryhausen and the Chioda Brothers" and "Ray Harryhausen
and Mighty Joe Young" featurettes. (Warner).
9 Songs
(2005) Dir.: Michael Winterbottom; Kieran O'Brien, Margot Stilley.
Extras: Concert performance only option; interviews with
Winterbottom, O'Brien and Stilley. (Tartan Video).
Operation Last Patrol
(1972) Documentary follows Ron Kovic ("Born on the Fourth of July") and his fellow Vietnam veterans on their epic road trip to the Republican National Convention in Florida. $24.95. Extras: Interviews with the director and Kovic. (Cinema
Libre Studio).
Ozzfest 10th Anniversary
(2005) Performances, interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences plus live CD from the iconic tour's 10th year, recorded at the Donington, U.K. show, attended by more than 100,000 fans; $19.98. (Clear Channel Entertainment Home Video/ Ventura
Entertainment Enterprises).
The Polar Express
(2004) Dir.: Robert Zemeckis; Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Peter Scolari, Eddie Deezen, Michael Jeter, Steven Tyler, Leslie Harter Zemeckis, Nona Gaye. Two-disc set.Extras: Movie-only DVD, $28.98 SRP on a single disc in widescreen and full
frame formats. The Special Edition will be available at $29.95 in collectable rainbow foil packaging on a two-disc DVD in widescreen format. .Extras: Additional song: The never-before-heard "Smokey and Steamer" song; "You Look Familiar" featurette about Tom
Hanks' five unique roles; "A Genuine Ticket to Ride": Behind-the-scenes secrets; "True Inspiration An Author's Adventure": Chris Van Allsburg discusses his artistic background and how he conceived the idea for "The Polar Express book"; "Believe": Josh Groban
music video from the Greek Theater; "Behind the Scenes of Believe"; "Polar Express Challenges" (two menu challenges that kids can play); "Meet the Snow Angels": The moviemakers' Christmas memories; "Flurry of Effects:" (Easter Eggs) showcases the "performance
capture" process used to create the animation (This feature allows viewers to watch short scenes from the film with the ability to toggle between several video sequences: All aboard, Hot chocolate, Hobo on top of train, I believe, Good bye); THQ "Polar Express" game
demo. (Warner).
Punishment Park
(1971) Dir.: Peter Watkins. Psuedo-documentary on the repression of dissent against the Vietnam War. Extras: New 28-minute introduction by Watkins; commentary by Dr. Joseph A. Gomez, founding director of Film Studies at North Carolina
State University; "The Forgotten Faces" (1961), an 18-minute amateur film by Watkins recreating the 1956 Hungarian revolution; 24-page booklet with "Punishment Park" chapter from Gomez's book, "Peter Watkins"; text essay by media critic Scott MacDonald on
audience response to the film; Watkins filmography; original 1971 press kit. (New Yorker).
Ran
(1985) Dir.: Akira Kurosawa; Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu,
Daisuke Ryu, Mieko Harada, Yoshiko Miyazaki. Two-disc set. Newly-restored
transfer. Extras:, "A.K.," Chris Marker's 74-minute documentary
on Kurosawa's craft in making the film; an introduction by filmmaker Sidney
Lumet; a half-hour Toho documentary on the making of the film; a half-hour video
piece reconstructing the film through Kurosawa's paintings and sketches; new
interview with star Tatsuya Nakadai; more. (The Criterion Collection).
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
(2005) Direct-to-video documentary that traces the influence that J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy has had on pop-culture during the past five decades, cumulating with Peter Jackson's film version; $24.94. Extras: Filmmaker
commentary, deleted and extended scenes, "Rock and Ringers: Lord of the Rings's" influence on rock music, "The Ring Comes Full Circle" behind-the-scenes featurette, interviews with cast and crew from "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. (Sony).
The Ross McElwee DVD Collection
(2005) Five-disc set with six films by the acclaimed nonfiction filmmaker, plus an hour of bonus material: "Charleen" (1978), "Backyard" (1984), "Sherman's March" (1986), "Time Indefinite" (1993), "Six O'Clock News" (1997) and "Bright Leaves" (2004); $99.95.
(First Run Features).
Scary True Stories: Ten Haunting Tales From the Japanese Underground
Compilation of 10 allegedly true tales depicting the experiences of everyday people with ghosts and spirits, set in contemporary Japan. The series is considered to be the godfather of the Japanese Horror film movement. $19.98. (Dark Sky/MPI Home Video).
Seinfeld Season 5
Four-disc set with 22 episodes, $49.95. Extras: "Yada Yada Yada" commentaries; "In the Vault" deleted scenes; "Not That There's Anything Wrong With That" bloopers; "Notes About Nothing" trivia tracks; "Master of His Domain" stand-up
footage, more. (Sony).
Seinfeld Season 6
Four-disc set with 24 episodes, $49.95. Extras: "Yada Yada Yada" commentaries; "In the Vault" deleted scenes; "Not That There's Anything Wrong With That" bloopers; "Notes About Nothing" trivia tracks; "Master of His Domain" stand-up
footage, more. (Sony).
Seinfeld Seasons 5 & 6 Giftset
Includes Seasons 5 and 6, a Puffy Shirt Collectible, and a reproduction of a handwritten script by Jerry Seinfeld; $119.95. (Sony).
The Shirley Temple Collection Volume 2
Three Shirley Temple classics restored and remastered, in both black and white and colorized versions: "Baby Take a Bow," "Bright Eyes" and "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm"; gift set (with charm bracelet and three charms) priced at $29.98; singles (packaged with a
single charm) priced at $14.98 each. (Fox).
Skeleton Man
(2004) Michael Rooker, Casper Van Dien. (MTI Home Video).
The Son of Kong
(1933) Dir.: Ernest B. Schoedsack; Robert Armstrong, Helen Mack. (Warner).
Still Growing Up: Peter Gabriel Live & Unwrapped
Two-disc set features Gabriel live on his 2002 "Growing Up Live" tour, with performances at small, intimate venues around Europe, as well as the Anna Gabriel/Hamish Hamilton-directed documentary "Still Growing Up Unwrapped," which explores the world behind
the songs; $29.99. (Rhino).
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
(2002 -- S. Korea) Dir.: Park Chan-wook; Bae Doona, Shin Ha-kyun,Song Kang-ho.
Extras: Commentary by Chan-wook, behind-the-scenes featurette,
photo gallery. (Tartan Asia Extreme).
The Tales of Hoffmann
(1952) Dir.: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger; Moira Shearer, Ludmilla
Tcherina, Anne Ayars, Pamela Brown, Leonide Massine, Robert Helpmann.
Extras: Commentary by Martin Scorsese and film historian Bruce
Eder, new introduction to the film by director and fan George A. Romero, Michael
Powell's short musical film "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," rare collection of
production design sketches and paintings, more. (The Criterion Collection).
Tracey Takes On ... Season One
Three-disc set with 10 episodes of the Tracey Ullman show; $34.98. Extras: Emmy award-winning special "Tracey Takes on New York," commentary by Ullman, character specials, slide show of characters. (HBO Video).
The True Stories Collection
Four telefilms about life-altering situations: "Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story" (1995) starring Dana Delaney, Henry Czerny, Rod Steiger; "Guilt by Association" (2002) starring Mercedes Ruehl; "Her Desperate Choice" (1996) starring Faith Ford, Kyle
Secor; "My Breast" (1994) starring Meredith Baxter, Jamey Sheridan; $9.98 each. (MPI Home Video).
War of the Worlds
(2005) Dir.: Steven Spielberg; Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, Tim Robbins, Rick Gonzalez, Yul Vazquez, Lenny Venito, Ann Robinson, Gene Barry. Single and two-disc set versions. Extras: Two-disc set:
"Revisiting the Invasion" featurette with Spielberg and Cruise; "The H. G. Wells Legacy" featurette; "Steven Spielberg and the Original War of the Worlds" featurette; "Characters: The Family Unit" featurette; "Production Diaries: East Coast"; "Production Diaries: West
Coast"; pre-visualization featurette with Spielberg; "Designing the Enemy: Tripods and Aliens"; "Scoring War of the Worlds"; "We Are Not Alone" cast and crew featurette; photo gallery. (DreamWorks).
The Worst of American Idol, Seasons 1-4
(Capital Entertainment)
The X-Files Mythology: Super Soldiers
Four-disc set with 14 episodes centering around the results of secret government genetic engineering experiments, $39.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, part four of Chris Carter's "Threads of the Mythology" documentary. (Fox).
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation -- The Complete Fifth
Season
(2004-5) Seven-disc set with 24 episodes, $99.99. Extras:
Commentaries, "CSI Season 5: A Post Mortem," "The Research of CSI: Maintaining
the Accuracy," "CSI: Tarantino Style," "CSI: Forensic Procedures on the Scene
vs. on the Screen (eight parts). (Paramount).
Confession
(2005) Chris Pine, Cameron Daddo, Peter Greene, Tom Bosley, Bruce Davison. (MTI Home Video).
Crank Yankers: Season Two, Volume
Two
(2005) Two-disc set, uncensored, $26.99. Extras: One unaired
call: "Deaf Frat Guy," four exclusive calls from Fred Armison, Eminem, Jim
Florentine and Jimmy Kimmel. (Paramount).
Death to the Supermodels
(2005) Jaime Pressly, Brooke Burns, Taylor Negron. (Sony).
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
(2005) Dir.: Mike Bigelow; Rob Schneider, Eddie Griffin, Jeroen Krabbe, Til Schweiger, Douglas Sills, Carlos Ponce, Charles Keating. (Sony).
Empire
(2005) Two-disc set with all five hours of the TV miniseries starring James
Frain, Jonathan Cake, Santiago Cabrera, Colm Feore, Vincent Regan, Dennis
Haysbert, Fiona Shaw, Michael Byrne, Trudie Styler, Emily Blunt. $29.99.
Extras: Behind-the-scenes. (Buena Vista).
Family Guy: Volume Three
Three-disc set with first 13 episodes from Season 3, $39.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, deleted scene animatics, storyboard-to-animatics comparisons, "World Domination: The Family Guy Phenomenon" featurette, "Score!" featurette,
more. (Fox).
The Frighteners Director's Cut
(1996) Dir.: Peter Jackson; Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, John Astin. (Universal).
The Great Muppet Caper
(1981) Restored and remastered. Extras: "Miss Piggy: The Diva Who Would Not Be Denied." (Buena Vista).
Havoc
(2005) Dir.: Barbara Kopple; Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bijou Phillips, Mike Vogel, Freddy Rodriguez, Michael Biehn, Laura San Giacomo, Shiri Appleby, Matt O'Leary, Channing Tatum. Rated and unrated editions. (New Line).
Jurassic Park Adventure Pack
"Jurassic Park," "The Lost World: Jurassic Park," "Jurassic Park III"; $26.98.
(Universal).
Legends of the Fall
(1994) Dir.: Edward Zwick; Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, Julia
Ormond, Henry Thomas. (Sony).
Lila Says
(2005 -- France) Vahina Giocante, Mohammed Khouas. (Sony).
Loving Couples
(1964 -- Sweden) Dir.: Mai Zetterling; Harriet Andersson, Gunnel Lindblom, Gio Petre, Anita Bjork, Gunnar Bjornstrand. Extras: Zetterling's 15-minue short "The War Game" (1962), Zetterling bio and filmography, 12-page booklet. (New
Yorker).
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
(2005) Dir.: Doug Liman; Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vince Vaughn, Adam Brody, Kerry Washington, Keith David, Chris Weitz, Rachael Huntley, Michelle Monaghan. Extras: Commentary by Liman and screenwriter Simon Kinberg; commentary
by producers Lucas Foster and Akiva Goldsman; commentary by the crew; deleted scenes, including extended action sequences; "Making a Scene" featurette. (Fox).
March of the Penguins
(2005) Documentary. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Extras: "Of Penguins and Men" documentary on the incredible filmmaking process, "Crittercam: Emperor Penguins" National Geographic feature that offers a first hand look at penguins' natural
behavior, "8 Ball Bunny" Bugs Bunny animated short. (Warner).
Mission Hill: The Complete Series
Two-disc set with 13 episodes, $29.98. Extras: Commentary on
select episodes, interactive map of Mission Hill. (Warner).
The Mummy Collector's Set
"The Mummy," "The Mummy Returns," "The Scorpion King"; $26.98. (Universal).
The Muppet Christmas Carol
(1992) Restored and remastered. Extras: "Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo." (Buena Vista).
The Muppet Movie
(1979) Restored and remastered. Extras: Profile of Kermit's life. (Buena Vista).
Muppet Treasure Island
(1996) Restored and remastered. Extras: "Fonzie Bear: A Long Day's Journey Into Night Clubs." (Buena Vista).
Murderball
(2005) Documentary on quadriplegic rugby players. Extras:
MTV "Jackass Special" featuring Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and Zupan; "Greatest Hits"; kids question period; "Keith Getting His Chair"; update on players; "Life According to Zupan"; CNN Larry King live exclusive interview; Sundance footage; Charlie Rose special;
"Murderball: Behind the Game" featurette; deleted scenes. (ThinkFilm).
New Guy
(2003) Kelly Miller, Scott Janes, Jonathan Uffelman, Tobi-Lyn Byers, Johnny Ray, Hank Prehodka. (Vanguard Cinema).
Project Runway: First Season
Three-disc set, $39.99. Extras: "Wear Are They Now?" featurette, deleted scenes. (Miramax).
A River Runs Through It Deluxe
Edition
(1992) Dir.: Robert Redford; Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, Brenda
Blethyn, Emily Lloyd. (Sony).
The Secret Life of Geisha
(1999) Intimate look at the culture, history, training and private lives of the most alluring women in Japan, narrated by Susan Sarandon; $19.95. (A&E Home Video).
Sky High
(2005) Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Michael Angarano, Danielle Panabaker, Steven Strait, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lynda Carter, Bruce Campbell, Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Cloris Leachman. Extras: Alternate opening, super-bloopers;,
stunts featurette, music video, "Welcome to Sky High" behind-the-scenes featurette. (Walt Disney).
Their Eyes Were Watching God
(2005 -- TV) Halle Berry, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Michael Ealy, Nicki Micheaux,
Lorraine Toussaint, Ruby Dee, Terrence Howard. (Buena Vista).
Timeslip: The Complete Collection
(1985) Four-disc set with 26 episodes of the 1970s U.K. time travel series; $79.95. (A&E Home Video).
The Tomorrow People: Set 2
(1975) Four-disc set with all 26 episodes from the third and fourth seasons of the campy, family-friendly U.K. sci-fi series; $59.95. (A&E Home Video).
Tremors Attack Pack
"Tremors," "Tremors 2: Aftershocks," "Tremors 3: Back to Perfection," "Tremors
4: The Legend Begins": $26.98. (Universal).
2005 World Series
(2005) Captures the highlights of the 2005 World Series -- from Playoff Game 1 right though to the World Series Championship, $19.99. (MLB/Shout! Factory).
Unknown Chaplin
(1986) Kevin Brownlow and David Gill documentary on Charlie Chaplin, in three parts: "My Happiest Years," "The Great Director," and "Hidden Treasures," narrated by James Mason; $24.95. (A&E Home Video).
All DVDs are screened on a reference system consisting of a
Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio, a
Rotel RSX-972 Surround Sound Receiver, and Phase Technology 1.1 (front), 33.1 (center),
and 50 (rear) speakers and Power 10 subwoofer.
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