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OnVideo's Weekly Guide to Home Video Releases Get the latest DVD release information (free) every Tuesday morning. Subscribe here. Follow OnVideo on Printer Friendly Tweet Last Week's Releases: Tuesday, September 6 -- Monday, September 12 Tuesday, September 13 -- Monday, September 19 All DVD Releases Thor The comic-book adventure "Thor" spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the mystical realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. As a result, Thor is banished to Earth where he is forced to live among humans. When the most dangerous villain of his world sends its darkest forces to invade Earth, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero. Vitals: Director: Kenneth Branagh. Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Jaimie Alexander, Samuel L. Jackson, Kat Dennings, Idris Elba, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgard, Ray Stevenson, Colm Feore. 2011, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 115 min., Fantasy Action, Box office gross: $178.739 million, Paramount. Advertisement Meek's Cutoff The year is 1845, the earliest days of the Oregon Trail, and a wagon train of three families has hired mountain man Stephen Meek to guide them over the Cascade Mountains. Claiming to know a short cut, Meek leads the group on an unmarked path across the high plain desert, only to become lost in the dry rock and sage. Over the coming days, the emigrants face the scourges of hunger, thirst and their own lack of faith in one another's instincts for survival. When a Native American wanderer crosses their path, the emigrants are torn between their trust in a guide who has proven himself unreliable and a man who has always been seen as a natural born enemy. This is a Western like none you've ever seen: instead of using the panoramic desert as an exhilarating metaphor for the boundless wide open spaces and endless possibilities for the settlers of the American West, director Kelly Reichardt turns the open spaces into a prison encapsulating all the pain and suffering of an arduous pioneer journey, making the viewer feel and understand the anger and confusion of the lost settlers. It's tough-going but worth the trip. Vitals: Director: Kelly Reichardt. Stars: Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Will Patton, Zoe Kazan, Paul Dano, Shirley Henderson, Neal Huff, Tommy Nelson, Rod Rondeaux. 2011, CC, MPAA rating: PG, 104 min., Western, Box office gross: $.977 million, Oscilloscope Laboratories. Hesher Loud music. Pornography. Burning shit to the ground. These are a few of Hesher's favorite things. And they are what Hesher (Joseph Gordon Levitt) brings into the lives of TJ (Devin Brochu) and his father, Paul (Rainn Wilson) when he takes up residence in their garage uninvited. Grief-stricken by the loss of TJ's mother in a car accident, Paul can't muster the strength to evict the strange squatter, and soon the long-haired, tattooed Hesher becomes a fixture in the household. Like a force of nature, Hesher's anarchy shakes the family out of their grief and helps them embrace life once more. Vitals: Director: Spencer Susser. Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rainn Wilson, Natalie Portman, John Carroll Lynch, Piper Laurie, Devin Brochu. 2011, CC, MPAA rating: R, 106 min., Drama, Box office gross: $.382 million, Lionsgate. Incendies When notary Lebel sits down with Jeanne and Simon Marwan to read them their mother's will, the twins receive a pair of envelopes -- one for the father they thought was dead and another for a brother they didn't know existed. Jeanne sees the letters as the key to their mother's retreat into unexplained silence during the final weeks of her life and journeys to the Middle East to dig into a mysterious family history and to locate the father and brother. Simon joins his sister soon after, and with Lebel's help, the twins piece together the story of their mother Nawal, discovering a tragic fate as well as the courage of an exceptional woman. Vitals: Director: Denis Villeneuve. Stars: Remy Girard, Melissa Desormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Lubna Azabal. 2011, CC, MPAA rating: R, 130 min., Drama, Box office gross: $6.650 million, Sony. Blu-ray Debuts Citizen Kane 70th Anniversary Edition (1941) The Count of Monte Christo (2002) My Life as a Dog (1985) (Criterion) O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) The Tempest (2010) 3 Women (1977) Read more. All DVD Releases Arthur's Music Jamboree Eight fun-filled episodes of pure aardvark entertainment, $12.99. (PBS Distribution). Barney: Big World Adventure -- The Movie (2011) Barney and his playground friends take a balloon ride around the world, encountering princesses and kings, musicians and magicians, puppeteers and artists across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. $14.98. Extras: "Big Balloon Adventure Game," "BJ's Elephant Adventure Game." (HIT Entertainment/Lionsgate). Beverly Lewis' The Shunning (2011 -- TV) Danielle Panabaker, Sherry Stringfield. A young Amish woman-- who has always struggled with the rules that define her sheltered Amish community -- begins to wonder about her origins when a wealthy outsider begins asking questions about her family. Extras: Deleted scenes. (Sony). The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fourth Season (2010-11) Three-disc set with 24 episodes, $44.98. Extras: "Actor on Actor: The Big Bang Theory of Relativity" featurette, gag reel, more. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Warner). Blue Bloods: The First Season (2010) Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $64.99. Extras: Featurettes, gag reel, deleted scenes. (CBS Home Entertainment/Paramount).  Born of Earth (2008) Daniel Baldwin, James Russo, Brad Dourif. An ancient race of evil creatures lurks just below the surface of Prophet Hills, accounting for mysterious abductions and murder. (Entertainment One). Brand New Day (Bran Nue Dae) (2009 -- Australia) Rocky McKenzie, Jessica Mauboy, Ernie Dingo, "Missy" Higgins, Geoffrey Rush. Music-driven romantic comedy centering on the romantic adventures of a young couple set against the spectacularly beautiful Australian landscape, Follows Aboriginal teenager Willie as he runs away from boarding school back to his home town of Broome to reunite with his girlfriend Rosie. meeting a wild assortment of characters on the road as he stays one step ahead of the boarding school's headmaster, Father Benedictus (Rush), who's hot on his trail. (Fox). Camelot -- The Complete First Season (2011) Three-disc set with 10 episodes, $49.98. Extras: Bloopers, behind-the-scenes featurettes (including a unique on set visit with actor Paul Mooney), character profiles, easy access episode recaps. Also available on Blu-ray Disc, which adds pop-up history modules. (Anchor Bay). Citizen Kane 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray (1941) Dir.: Orson Welles; Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Agnes Moorehead, Ruth Warrick, Ray Collins, Erskine Sanford, Everett Sloane, William Alland, Paul Stewart, George Coulouris. Three-disc set with a 48-page collector’s book filled with photos and behind-the-scene details, 20-page reproduction of the original 1941 souvenir program, lobby cards, reproductions of rare production memos and correspondence. Bonus features: Disc 1: Commentary by Peter Bogdanovich; commentary by Roger Ebert; "Opening: World Premier of Citizen Kane" vintage featurettes; interview with Ruth Warrick; interview with Robert Wise; storyboards; call sheets; still photography with commentary by Roger Ebert; deleted scenes; ad campaign; press book; opening night; theatrical trailer. Disc 2: "The Battle Over Citizen Kane Documentary." Disc 3: "RKO 281" (HBO Feature). Read more about "Citizen Kane." Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2010) After a much–publicized departure from hosting NBC's "Tonight Show," O'Brien hit the road with a 32-city music-and-comedy show. The "Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour" was O'Brien's answer to a contractual stipulation that banned his appearance on television, radio and the Internet for six months following his last show.Extras: Deleted scenes and extra footage, commentary by O'Brien and crew, music video, Q&A. (Magnolia Home Entertainment). The Count of Monte Christo BLU-RAY DEBUT (2002) James Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Richard Harris. Bonus features: Alternate final duel, deleted scenes, "The Napoleonic World" production design featurette, "En Garde" multi-angle sword fighting feature, "The Pen" Alexandre Dumas featurette, "Adapting a Classic" screenwriting segment, "The Clash of Steel" stunt choreography piece, "Layer-By-Layer" interactive sound design feature, commentary by director Kevin Reynolds. (Disney). Danny Phantom: Season One (2004-05) Four-disc set with 20 episodes, $29.93. (Shout! Factory). Dora the Explorer: Dora's Enchanted Forest Adventures (2010) Three animated adventures, $19.99. (Nickelodeon/Paramount). Dora the Explorer: Dora's Storybook Adventures (2011) Boxed set with "Fairytale Adventure," "Dora Saves the Snow Princess" and "Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom," with a toltal of nine episodes, $24.99. (Nickelodeon/Paramount). Ghost Hunters: Season 6: Part 1 (2010) Three-disc set with 12 episodes, $29.98. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Image Entertainment). Glee The Complete Second Season (2010-11) Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.98. Extras: "Glee Music Jukebox"; behind-the-scenes look at the Season 2 finale shot in New York City; featurette showcasing "Glee" guest stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Carol Burnett and others; additional featurettes highlighting cast performances and much more. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Fox). Goosebumps: Attack of the Mutant and Goosebumps: Ghost Beach (2011) Two new R.L. Stine Goosebumps tales, $14.98 each. (Fox). Grey's Anatomy: The Complete Seventh Season (2010-11) Five-disc set with 22 episodes, $45.99. (Disney). Grounded for Life: Season One (2001) All 15 episodes at a bargain price, $9.98. (Mill Creek Entertainment). Grounded for Life: Season Two (2001-02) All 22 episodes at a bargain price, $9.98. (Mill Creek Entertainment). Haunting at the Beacon (2009)Teri Polo, David Rees Snell While trying to get their lives back on track after the loss of their four-year-old son, Bryn and Paul Shaw move to the charming old Beacon Apartments, but Bryn begins seeing a ghostly little boy skulking around the building. When she tries to free the child to carry a message to her son, she realizes a second malevolent entity stalks the halls of the Beacon: one that doesn't want the boy, or her, to escape. Filmed at the haunted Rogers Hotel in Waxahachie, Texas. Extras: Commentary. (Take 2 Releasing). Hesher (2011) Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rainn Wilson, Natalie Portman, John Carroll Lynch, Piper Laurie, Devin Brochu. Extras: Deleted scenes, outtakes, behind-the-scenes featurette, "Air Traffic" shot montage, sketch gallery of drawings featured in the film.Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Lionsgate). Incendies (2011 -- Canada) Remy Girard, Melissa Desormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Lubna Azabal. Twins journey to the Middle East to discover their family history, and fulfill their mother's last wishes. Extras: Commentary by director Denis Villeneuve, "Remembering the Ashes: Incendies Through Their Eyes" featurette. Available as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo. (Sony). It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Complete Sixth Season (2010) Two-disc set with 13 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Fox). Just Peck (2009) Keir Gilchrist, Marcia Cross, Adam Arkin, Camryn Manheim. When Michael Peck's overbearing parents force him to compete in the Science Fair, he thinks he can shock everyone. Instead, Peck finds teen angst might be cliche, but it still sucks. (Image Entertainment). Leading Ladies (2011) Melanie LaPatin, Laurel Vail, Benji Schwimmer, Shannon Lea Smith, Nicole Dionne. Comedy about two sisters, their gay best friend, and their overzealous stage mom. When one sister gets pregnant and the other plans to waltz out of the closet, the family must hustle to maintain their status quo in the harsh arena of competitive dance. Features dancers from "So You Think You Can Dance." (Wolfe Video). Lourdes (2009 -- French) Sylvie Testud, Lea Seydoux. An enigmatic exploration of miracles: In order to escape her isolation, wheelchair-bound Christine makes a life changing journey to Lourdes, the iconic site of pilgrimage in the Pyrenees Mountains. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Palisades Tartan/Spotlight). Love, Wedding, Marriage (2011) Mandy Moore, Kellan Lutz, Jane Seymour, Jamess Brolin, Christopher Lloyd. Comedy directed by Dermot Mulroney. A happy newlywed marriage counselor's views on wedded bliss get thrown for a loop when she finds out her parents are getting divorced and her new hubby neglected to tell her about his first wife. (IFC Films). Marvel Knights Animation -- Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers (2011) Animated version of the Marvel comic takes a look at Thor and Loki, two adversarial brothers in the mystical land of Asgard and seemingly forever enemies; $14.97. Extras: Behind-the-scenes extras. (Shout! Factory). Masterpiece Mystery!: Inspector Lewis 4 (2010) Four new episodes in which Inspector Lewis and DS Hathaway solve cases at an all-female college, investigate the poisoning of a bishop, look into a clinical trial, and examine a sinister blackmail plot. Two-disc set, $34.99. Extras: Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (PBS Distribution). Meek's Cutoff (2011) Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Will Patton, Zoe Kazan, Paul Dano, Shirley Henderson, Neal Huff, Tommy Nelson, Rod Rondeaux. Extras: "The Making of Meek's Cutoff."Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Oscilloscope Laboratories). Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manos: The Hands of Fate Special Edition MST takes on this 1966 film, regarded as one of the worst ever made, which depicts a family that gets lost en route to a vacation and stumbles into the lair of a cult. Disc 1 of the set includes "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manos: The Hands Of Fate" and bonus features "Group Therapy," wherein Joel, Trace, Frank & Mary Jo relive the horror; MST Hour wraps; and an exclusive mini-poster by artist Steve Vance. Disc 2 offers the original "Manos: The Hands of Fate" feature film; and bonus features "Hotel Torgo," a documentary on the making of "Manos"; Jam Handy to the Rescue!: a Ballyhoo production; "Hired!," (featuring parts 1 and 2 together at last); and more! (Shout! Factory). Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011) Michael Jai White, Dean Geyer, Alex Meraz, Evan Peters, Jillian Murray. Sequel returns to the adrenaline pumped underground world of MMA fighting, as a group of four college-aged fighters must learn the most intense fighting techniques and go head-to-head in a punishing Beatdown competition. Extras: Commentary by star and director Michael Jai White, deleted scenes. (Sony). Nostalgia for the Light (2010 -- Chile) An amazing study in contrasts by legendary Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzman ("The Battle of Chile"). In Chile's Atacama Desert, atop the mountains, astronomers peer deep into the cosmos in search of answers concerning the origins of life. Nearby, relatives sift through the sand searching for the remains of loved ones, the disappeared dumped unceremoniously by Pinochet's military regime during the 1970s. Extras: Five short films by Guzman on astronomy, the cosmos, and the history of Chile. (Icarus Films).Also available on Blu-ray Disc. O Brother, Where Art Thou? BLU-RAY DEBUT (2000) George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, John Goodman, Holly Hunter, Chris Thomas King, Charles Durning. Bonus features: Behind-the-scenes featurette, two Storyboard to scene comparisons, "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" music video. (Disney). Outsourced: The Complete Series (2010-11) Twenty-two episodes, $39.98. (Universal). Politics of Love (2011) Brian White, Mallika Sherawat, Loretta Devine, Ruby Dee, Gerry Bednob. A comedy romance inspired by the slew of publicly documented election love stories that sprung up during Obama's presidential push. The plot follows the fortunes of a campaign team caught up in a whirlwind of euphoric romances. (Codeblack Entertainment). Private Practice: The Complete Fourth Season (2010-11) Three-disc set with 22 episodes, $29.99. (Disney). Rescue Me: The Sixth Season and The Final Season (2010-11) Five-disc set with 19 episodes, $45.99. Extras: Four new featurettes, deleted scenes, gag reel. (Sony). Roseanne: Season One All 23 episodes at a bargain price, $14.98. (Mill Creek Entertainment). Roseanne: Season Two All 24 episodes at a bargain price, $14.98. (Mill Creek Entertainment). Sanctuary: The Complete Third Season (2010) Six-disc set with 20 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Making-of featurettes, commentary, bloopers/outtakes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Entertainment One). The Silent House (2010 -- Uruguay) Florencia Colucci, Abel Tripaldi. A teenage girl and her father are hired to clean out an abandoned house in the country, a house that was once the scene of unspeakable horror and which is seemingly hungry for fresh blood. Shot in a single, uninterrupted take. (IFC Films). Son of Morning (2011) Joseph Crosss, Heather Graham, Lorraine Bracco, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Danny Glover, Bob Odenkirk, Jesse Bradford, Edward Herrmann, Steven Weber. As an environmental catastrophe threatens the world, a stressed-out, lowly copywriter experiences an episode of stigmata in church and is positioned as the next Messiah by an ambitious reporter. Extras: Interviews, behind-the-scenes footage. (Entertainment One). Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011) Two-disc set of the prequel to "Spartacus: Blood and Sand." Stars John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Lucy Lawless. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurettes: "Weapons of Mass Disruption," "Battle Royale: Anatomy of a Scene," "On Set With Lucy Lawless," "10 Easy Steps To Dismemberment," "Post Production: The Final Execution," "Enter The Arena: Production Design," "Dressed to Kill," bloopers. Also available on Blu-ray Disc, which adds 3D "Ring of Fire" battle sequence, extended episodes, commentaries. (Anchor Bay). Star Wars Blu-rays The Blu-ray versions will be available in three configurations: "Star Wars: The Complete Saga," a nine-disc set with all six movies priced at $139.99 (though Amazon is already taking pre-orders at $89.99); "Star Wars: Original Trilogy" three-disc set with only the original Episodes IV to VI ("A New Hope," "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi") for $69.99 and "Star Wars: Prequel Trilogy," a three-disc set with Episodes I to III ("The Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith") for $69.99. There's a host of new and old goodies to be had in the sets, including deleted, extended and alternate scenes, featurettes and more. Each film will, of course, be in widescreen with 6.1 DTS sound. Read more about the releases. Due Friday, September 16. Supernatural: The Complete Sixth Season (2010-11) Five-disc set with 22 episodes. Extras: Featurettes, deleted scenes, gag reel, more. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Warner). The Tempest BLU-RAY ONLY (2010) Helen Mirren, Russell Brand, Alfred Molina. Directed by Julie Taymor. Modern retelling of William Shakespeare's final masterpiece. Exiled to a magical island, the sorceress Prospera (Mirren) conjures up a storm that shipwrecks her enemies, and then unleashes her powers for revenge. Extras: "The Tempest Documentary," commentary by director Julie Taymor, Russell Brand's rehearsal riff, "O Mistress Mine" Reeve Carney music video. (Disney). That '70s Show: Season One All 25 episodes at a bargain price, $14.98. (Mill Creek Entertainment). That '70s Show: Season Two All 26 episodes at a bargain price, $14.98. (Mill Creek Entertainment). 3rd Rock From the Sun: Season One All 20 episodes at a bargain price, $9.98. (Mill Creek Entertainment). 3rd Rock From the Sun: Season Two All 26 episodes at a bargain price, $9.98. (Mill Creek Entertainment). 35 and Ticking (2011) Tamala Jones, Nicole Ari Parker, Keith Robinson, Kevin Hart, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Darius McCrary, Meagan Goode, Dondre Whitfield. Romantic comedy about a group of thirtysomethings trying to figure out life, love and marriage. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes, photo gallery. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Image Entertainment). Thor (2011) Director: Kenneth Branagh. Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Jaimie Alexander, Samuel L. Jackson, Kat Dennings, Idris Elba, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgard, Ray Stevenson, Colm Feore. Available as a DVD/Blu-ray Combo, a 3D Blu-ray/DVD Combo, and DVD. Extras: Commentary by director Kenneth Branagh, four deleted scenes, "Road to the Avengers" featurette. Blu-ray adds "Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant" featurette,seven making-of featurettes, seven more deleted scenes, digital copy. (Paramount). True Legend (2010 -- China) Dir.: Woo-ping Yuen; Vincent Zhao, Andy On, Michelle Yeoh, Jay Chou and David Carradine in his final screen performance. Su Can's (Vincent Zhao) respectable life is obliterated when his vengeful brother, Yuan (Andy On), returns from war armed with the deadly Five Venom Fists. Weakened but not destroyed, Su Can learns a never-before-seen form of martial arts: the Drunken Fist. Armed with this new power, he returns home to honor his family through retribution by taking on his brother in a battle to become the ultimate warrior. Packed with the distinct fighting styles of director Woo-ping Yuen. Extras: Five original featurettes, two storyboard to scene sequences, music video international trailer. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Indomina Releasing/Vivendi Entertainment). Wishful Drinking (2011) Combining wry wit and raw facts, this is Carrie Fisher's hit stage production of the intoxicating autobiographical tale of her life reveals her hilarious slant on the not-so-glittering side of being a celebrity. (HBO). Wubbzy and the Fire Engine (2010) Wubbzy and his best buddies, Widget, Walden and Daizy, suit up for six stories that feature gentle lessons about helping out, working together and getting the job done. $16.98. (Anchor Bay). | Contents/Site Map | Home | Resources | Sell-Through | Reviews | Links | E-mail: mail@onvideo.org September 11, 2011