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Aaahh!! Real Monsters: Season One
(2011) Two-disc set with 14 episodes, $19.93. (Shout! Factory).
African Cats
(2011) Disneynature documentary takes viewers deep into the breathtaking African savanna to witness the heart-stopping rivalry between two lion prides and the epic journey of one brave cheetah family. Extras: "Disney & Nature," "Save the Savanna"; Blu-ray adds filmmaker annotations, music video. Available as a two-disc Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack. (Disney).
Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection
Five-disc set with "Vertigo," "Psycho," "The Birds," "North by Northwest" and "Rear Window," $49.98. (Universal).
American Experience: Houdini
(2011) Documentary on Harry Houdini, the greatest illusionist of all timer. $24.99. (PBS Distribution).
Anaheim Angels 2002 World Series Collector's Edition and Angels Memories: The Greatest Moments in Angeles Baseball History
(2011) Two releases to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The World Series collection is a seven-disc set that contains every hit, pitch and clutch home run in the Angels first ever World Series championship, $69.95. "Angels Memories" is a single disc that highlights the Angels growth from lowly expansion team to World Champion, $19.95. (A&E).
The Best of Antiques Roadshow
(2011) Three episodes, $19.99. (PBS Distribution).
Beauty and the Beast: Diamond Edition 3D
(1991) Voices of Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Angela Lansbury, Bradley Pierce. Available as a five-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray 3D Disc + 1 standard Blu-ray Disc + 1 Blu-ray Disc of Bonus Features + 1 DVD Disc of the film + Digital Copy Disc of the film) for the suggested retail price of $49.99. Includes three versions of the film: original theatrical release , special extended edition and original storyboard version. Bonus features: Deleted scenes, alternate opening and ending, "Backstage Disney" behind-the-scenes featurettes, "Music & More" featurettes, "Family Games & Activities." Read more about the release. (Disney).
Beavis and Butt-Head: Mike Judge's Most Wanted
(2011) Essential collection of 20 cartoons plus a behind-the-scenes look at the original series and the uncut, animated short that started it all. $14.99. (Paramount).
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On
(2011) This Emmy-nominated 70-minute special was taped before thousands in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Joining Bette Midler on the gargantuan stage are the staggering Harlettes, 20 dazzling dancers she calls The Caesar Salad Girls and a 13-piece band. Included in the act -- part of the $10 million extravaganza that played over 300 performances in a nearly three-year run at Caesar's Palace -- are renditions of "The Rose," "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "From a Distance," "Hello in There" and "Wind Beneath My Wings." $19.98. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Image Entertainment).
The Bionic Woman: Season 3
(1977-78) Five-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.98. (Universal).
Bored to Death: The Complete Second Season
(2010) Two-disc set with eight episodes, $39.98.Extras: Outtakes and deleted scenes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (HBO).
Buck
(2011) Documentary on Buck Brannaman (the man who inspired "The Horse Whisperer"), a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country for nine grueling months a year helping horses with people problems. (IFC Entertainment/MPI Media Group).
The Caller
(2011) Stephen Moyer, Rachelle Lefevre, Luis Guzman. A troubled divorcee is tormented by a series of sinister phone calls from a mysterious woman who claims she's calling from the past. Extras: Deleted scenes, alternate ending, interview with director Matthew Parkhill. (Fox).
The Cider House Rules BLU-RAY DEBUT
(1999) Dir.: Lasse Hallstrom; Tobey Maguire, Michael Caine, Paul Rudd, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Jane Alexander, Kathy Baker, Erykah Badu.Extras: Commentary, featurette, deleted scenes. (Lionsgate).
Cinema Paradiso BLU-RAY DEBUT
(1988 -- Italy) Dir.: Giuseppe Tornatore; Jacques Perrin, Philippe Noiret. (Lionsgate).
Dead Alive BLU-RAY DEBUT
(1992) Dir.: Peter Jackson; Timothy Balme, Diana Penalver, Elizabeth Moody, Ian Watkin. (Lionsgate).
Drinking Made Easy: The First Season
(2011) Four-disc set with 24 episodes, $29.98. Three friends travel around the U.S. to various watering holes, pubs, bars, restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries in an attempt to find the most unique and interesting beers, wines and spirits, and cocktails. Extras: "Drinking Made Easy" comedy tour performance, deleted scenes, commentary. (Magnolia Home Entertainment).
Fast Five
(2011) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Sung Kang, Tego Calderon, Don Omar, Elsa Pataky, Gal Gadot, Matt Schulze. Available as Blu-ray and DVD Combo Packs and DVD. Extras: Deleted scenes, gag reel, "Dom's Journey: Track Vin Diesel's Legendary Character From the Beginning," "Brian O’Conner: From Fed to Con: Follow Paul Walker's Character as He Goes From Lawman to Outlaw," "Enter Federal Agent Hobbs: Meet Dom & Brian's Toughest Nemesis Yet," commentary by director Justin Lin. Blu-ray adds "Dom vs. Hobbs:" Watch how the action-packed showdown was shot; "On Set With Director Justin Lin"; "Inside the Vault Chase"; Tyrese TV: Go behind the scenes of "Fast Five" with Tyrese Gibson; pocket BLU versions for tablets and computers, featuring Universal's second screen; "Take Control 2.0": Step inside the movie with director Justin Lin as he takes control of your Blu-ray player and gives you an all-access, in-depth look at how the movie was made; "Virtual Car Garage": Get an up-close inspection of the hot cars, moving models of the cars in a 360 degree view, check out tech specs and more; "Scene Explorer": Select various progressions of the same scene from storyboards to daily cuts; "Picture in Picture": The cast and crew share stories about the movie in synchronization to the scene being played; "The Music of Fast Five": Find out what song is playing, create your own playlist, and even purchase the songs right from your device. (Universal).
Friday Night Lights: The Complete Series
Nineteen-disc set, $129.99. (Universal).
Friday the 13th: The Ultimate
Eight-disc set with "Friday the 13th-Uncut" "Friday the 13th, Part 2," "Friday the 13th, Part 3-3D," "Friday the 13th, The Final Chapter," "Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning," "Friday the 13th, Part VI: Jason Lives," "Friday the 13th, Part VII: The New Blood" and "Friday the 13th, Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan." Includes hours of bonus material, a replica of Jason's hockey mask, an eight-page collector's booklet. $39.99. (Paramount)
Grandview, U.S.A.
(1984) Jamie Lee Curtis, C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Troy Donahue, Jennifer Jason Leigh, William Windom. Middle America coming-of-age story about a love triangle between an idealistic young man (Howell), the owner of a demolition derby (Curtis) and the derby's hotshot driver (Swayze). First time on DVD. (Paramount).
The Heart Specialist
(2011) Brian J. White, Mya, Wood Harris, Zoe Saldana, Marla Gibbs, Leon Robinson, Thomas Miles, Jasmine Guy, Scott Paulin, Kenneth Choi, Ed Asner, Method Man. Read more about "The Heart Specialist" in the October Calendar. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Fox).
The High Cost of Living
(2010) Zach Braff, Isabelle Blais. The story of a young, pregnant woman whose world falls apart when she loses her child in a hit and run accident. Henry is not a particularly nice guy. He's a drug dealer because he is good at it. Nathalie is married and about to have her first child. One night, Henry makes a wrong turn and their lives tragically collide. As Natalie s life unravels, Henry becomes her unlikely guardian angel. (New Video/Tribeca Film).
The Honeymooners Lost Episodes: The Complete Restored Series
Fifteen-disc collectible set of rare sketches and full-length shows -- many not seen since their original broadcast. The original "The Honeymooners" ran as a series from 1953-1956; between 1952 and 1957, "The Honeymooners" was also a regular feature of "The Jackie Gleason Show" on CBS. These classic episodes were broadcast live and never seen again until Jackie Gleason opened his private film vault in 1985 and announced that he had kinescopes -- films made from a television monitor -- of these thought-to-be-lost live shows. Among the highlights and firsts of this more-than-50-hour collection: 30 episodes and sketches never before on DVD, including the eight highly sought-after 1957 "Honeymooners" musical hours, which have not been seen anywhere since their original broadcasts; two previously unknown "Honeymooners" radio shows; rare color home movie footage of a 1957 "Honeymooners" rehearsal; the first home video release of the nine known surviving "Honeymooners" sketches from the DuMont Cavalcade of Stars variety show, featuring the original Alice Kramden, Pert Kelton; and new bonus features including an interview with Joyce Randolph. Included among the 107 "Honeymooners" live broadcasts in the collection are 14 full-length shows and four sketches not seen since their original airings in the 1950s. The collection has been digitally restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and includes a deluxe 42-page booklet containing the full "Honeymooners" history and rare photos, compiled by "Honeymooners" expert Robert S. Bader. $129.98. (MPI Home Video).
In Treatment: The Complete Third Season
(2010-11) Four-disc set with 28 episodes, $59.99. (HBO).
Jackie Brown BLU-RAY DEBUT
(1997) Dir.: Quentin Tarantino; Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert DeNiro, Michael Keaton, Bridget Fonda. "Breaking Down Jackie Brown" critic's retrospective new featurette, "Jackie Brown: How It Went Down" featurette, "A Look Back at Jackie Brown" interview with Quentin Tarantino, deleted and alternate scenes, "Chicks With Guns" video, "Siskel & Ebert 'At the Movies' -- Jackie Brown Review," Jackie Brown on MTV, theatrical trailer, TV spots & poster gallery, enhanced trivia track, stills galleries, Robert Forster trailers, Pam Grier trailers, Pam Grier radio spots, soundtrack chapters. (Lionsgate).
Jig
(2011) Feature-length documentary about the 40th Irish Dancing World Championships, held in Glasgow, Scotland. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Screen Media Films).
The League Complete Second Season
(2011) Two-disc set with 13 episodes, $19.99. Extras: Unrated extended episodes, deleted scenes, gag reel, featurettes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Fox).
Legend of the Millennium Dragon (Onigamiden)
(2011 -- Japan) Animated, with the voices of Kensho Ono, Satomi Ishihara, Shido Nakamura, Takashi Kondo. A teenage boy travels 1,200 years back in time into an epic and ancient battle: Jun, a shy middle school boy, is transformed into a hero destined to battle evil and ensure harmony and tranquility in the world. Available as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. (Sony).
Lie to Me: The Complete Third and Final Season
(2010-11) Four-disc set with 13 episodes, $49.98. (Fox).
The Lion King Diamond Edition Blu-ray
(1994) First-time Blu-ray release for the award-winning movie. Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are back and better than ever when "The Lion King" roars into theaters and homes in 3D. A special two-week theatrical extravaganza kicks off Sept. 16 showcasing the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning film on the big screen in Disney Digital 3D, and its highly anticipated home entertainment debut kicks off Oct. 4 in high-definition Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D. The Blu-ray debut marks the first time "The Lion King" has been available in any form since 2004. The Blu-ray features a host of picture and sound enhancements, interactive features and bonus content, including a new set of animated bloopers. Available as a four-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray 2D + DVD + Digital Copy for $49.99), two-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 2D + DVD for $39.99) and in an eight-disc Trilogy (for the suggested retail price of $100.00: "The Lion King" Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray 2D + DVD + Digital Copy, "The Lion King 1 1/2" Blu-ray 2D + DVD and "The Lion King II: Simba's Pride" Blu-ray 2D + DVD). The one-disc DVD Edition will be available on November 15. (Disney).
Moby Dick
(2011) Charlie Cox, William Hurt, Donald Sutherland, Ethan Hawke, Gillian Anderson, Eddie Marsan, Billy Boyd. Miniseries of Herman Melville's classic. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (RHI Entertainment/Vivendi Entertainment).
The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway
(2011) HBO special based on Paul Reubens' original Broadway stage show "The Pee-wee Herman Show" and the multiple Emmy-winning Saturday morning television show "Pee-wee's Playhouse." Extras: Commentary with Paul Reubens and the cast. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Image Entertainment).
Perry Mason: The Sixth Season, Volume One
(1962) Four-disc set with 14 episodes, $54.99. (CBS Home Entertainment/Paramount Home Entertainment).
Planet Earth Six-Disc Special Edition
Six Planet Earth DVDs ($59.98) or Blu-ray Discs ($79.98). A Limited Collector's Edition, packed in a collectible, numbered globe package with four art cards, will also be available: $79.98 DVD, $99.98 Blu-ray. Extras: Four new specials, producer commentaries, music only viewing options, 11 production video diaries, "Planet earth: The Future." (BBC/Warner).
The Presence
(2010) Mira Sorvino, Shane West, Justin Kirk, Tony Curran. In this darkly romantic ghost story, a woman (Mira Sorvino) travels to an isolated cabin where she finds herself stalked by an apparition (Shane West) who has come to inhabit her space as his own. With the unexpected arrival of the woman's boyfriend (Justin Kirk), the dark spirit's haunting grows more obsessive. Extras: Commentary by writer-director Tom Provost, making-of featurette, storyboards. (Lionsgate).
Prohibition
(2011) A six-disc set of the recent Ken Burns' six-hour, three-part PBS series on Prohibition; includes two hours of bonus content. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (PBS).
Pulp Fiction BLU-RAY DEBUT
(1994) Dir.: Quentin Tarantino; John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Ving Rhames, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Eric Stoltz, Rosanna Arquette, Christopher Walken.Extras: "Not the Usual Mindless Boring Getting to Know You Chit Chat" cast interviews new featurette, "Here Are Some Facts on the Fiction" critic's retrospective new featurette, "Pulp Fiction: The Facts" documentary, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes montages, production design featurette, "Siskel and Ebert 'At the Movies': The Tarantino Generation," Independent Spirit Awards interviews, Cannes Film Festival Palm d'Or acceptance speech, "Charlie Rose Show" interview with Quentin Tarantino, theatrical trailers and TV spots, enhanced trivia track, stills gallery, soundtrack chapters. (Lionsgate).
Scream 4
(2011) Dir.: Wes Craven. Stars: David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Anthony Anderson, Adam Brody, Rory Culkin, Marielle Jaffe, Mary McDonnell, Marley Shelton, Nico Tortorella, Lucy Hale, Shenae Grimes, Aimee Teegarden, Brittany Robertson. Available on DVD and as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Extras: "The Making of Scream 4" featurette, alternate opening, extended ending, deleted and extended scenes, gag reel. (Weinstein Co./Dimension Films/Anchor Bay).
Silent Night, Zombie Night
(2009) Jack Forcinito, Andy Hopper, Nadine Stenovitch. A viral outbreak the week before Christmas turns the citizens of Los Angeles into the walking dead. Extras: Commentary by director Sean Cain, producer Wes Laurie and director of photography Jim Wright; blooper reel, deleted scenes. (Pacific Entertainment Corporation).
The Smurfs Holiday Celebration
(2011) Two holiday features: "The Smurfs' Christmas Special" and "'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy," 14.97. (Warner).
Soapdish 20th Anniversary Edition
(1991) Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Robert Downey Jr., Cathy Moriarty, Elisabeth Shue, Whoopi Goldberg, Teri Hatcher, Garry Marshall, Kathy Najimy. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette. (Paramount).
Submarine
(2010) Craig Roberts, Yasmin Paige, Sally Hawkins, Noah Taylor, Paddy Considine. Young Oliver Tate’s coming-of-age is coming even sooner than expected. At 15, Oliver is prone to daydreaming, listening to French crooners and concocting various self-absorbed fantasies but he suddenly finds himself submerged in dual, real-life challenges: plotting to lose his virginity with a quirky new girlfriend and struggling to salvage his parents' marriage and keep his mom from taking up with the self-help guru next door. Extras: "The Making of Submarine" featurette. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (The Weinstein Co./Anchor Bay).
Transformers: Beast Wars Seasons 2 & 3
(1997-99) Four-disc set with 26 episodes, $29.93. Extras: "Remembering the Spark" featurette, original "Making of Beast Wars," art gallery, original character models. (Shout! factory).
The Walking Dead: Season 1 -- Special Edition
(2010) Available in three versions: Special Edition DVD ($49.98), Special Edition Blu-ray ($59.99) and Limited Edition Blu-ray Collector's Tin ($89.99). Each set contains all six episodes of the first season and is loaded with new behind-the-scenes featurettes, commentaries, extra footage and the fan-requested black and white version of the pilot episode, as well as all the bonus features in the first DVD and Blu-ray release. The Limited Edition Collector's Tin contains an exclusive wearable zombie mask from NECA designed by the series make-up artist Greg Nicotero. The first 100,000 units of the Blu-ray and Limited Edition Collector's Tin include an exclusive Cryptozoic "The Walking Dead" trading card. The new season begins October 16. (Anchor Bay).
Fast Five
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of returning all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed. In this installment, former cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) partners with ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) on the opposite side of the law. Since Brian and Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster) broke Dom out of custody, they've blown across many borders to elude authorities. Now backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro, they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom. As they assemble their elite team of top racers, the unlikely allies know their only shot of getting out for good means confronting the corrupt businessman who wants them dead. But he's not the only one on their tail. Hard-nosed federal agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) never misses his target. When he is assigned to track down Dom and Brian, he and his strike team launch an all-out assault to capture them. But as his men tear through Brazil, Hobbs learns he can't separate the good guys from the bad. Now, he must rely on his instincts to corner his prey ... before someone else runs them down first.
Vitals: Director: Justin Lin. Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Sung Kang, Tego Calderon, Don Omar, Elsa Pataky, Gal Gadot, Matt Schulze.
2011, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 132 min., Action Thriller, Box office gross: $208.310 million, Universal.
Scream 4
Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) and Gale (Courteney Cox), who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill (Emma Roberts) and her Aunt Kate (Mary McDonnell). Unfortunately, Sidney's appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro, in danger.
Vitals: Director: Wes Craven. Stars: David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Anthony Anderson, Adam Brody, Rory Culkin, Marielle Jaffe, Mary McDonnell, Marley Shelton, Nico Tortorella, Lucy Hale, Shenae Grimes, Aimee Teegarden, Brittany Robertson.
2011, CC, MPAA rating: R, 111 min., Horror, Box office gross: $37.509 million, Weinstein Co./Dimension Films/Anchor Bay.
Beauty and the Beast: Diamond Edition 3D
(1991)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(2005)
The Cider House Rules
(1999)
Cinema Paradiso
(1988)
Dead Alive
(1992)
Jackie Brown
(1997)
The Lion King Diamond Edition
(1994)
Planet Earth Six-Disc Special Edition
Pulp Fiction
(1994)
Salo, or the 120 Days Of Sodom
(1975) (Criterion)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
(1985)
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