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December 1
Gimme Shelter
(1970) New high-definition digital transfer of the uncensored 30th-anniversary version of the classic documentary of the infamous 1969 Altamont Music Festival, remastered and restored from the camera original, with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack; exclusive Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround-sound mixes; commentary featuring directors Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin and collaborator Stanley Goldstein; performances by the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden in 1969, including "Little Queenie," "Oh Carol," and "Prodigal Son," plus backstage outtakes; excerpts from KSAN Radio's Altamont wrap-up, recorded December 7, 1969, with introductions by then DJ Stefan Ponek; Altamont stills gallery, featuring the work of renowned photographers Bill Owens and Beth Sunflower; original and rerelease theatrical trailers; booklet with essays by Mick Jagger's former assistant Georgia Bergman, music writers Michael Lydon and Stanley Booth, and film critics Amy Taubin and Godfrey Cheshire. (The Criterion Collection).
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
(1998) Dir.: Guy Ritchie; Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham, Steven Mackintosh, Nicholas Rowe, Nick Marcq, Charles Forbes, Vinnie Jones. Extra footage. Featurettes: "One Smoking Camera," "Lock, Stock and Two F**cking Barrels," D-Box motion enabled. (Universal)
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Terminator Salvation
(2009) Dir.: McG; Stars: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood, Common, Jadagrace, Helena Bonham Carter. Bonus features: Theatrical cut (Rated PG-13) and director's cut (Rated R); Maximum Movie Mode featuring director McG deconstructing the film's key moments, 11 mini featurette focus points, over 40 minutes of PiP commentary with cast and crew interviews, storyboard comparisons, still galleries, Terminator mythology timeline and more; "The Moto-Terminator" visual effects featurette; "Re-Forging the Future" behind-the-scenes set tour; BD LIVE content: Compilation of 10 viral videos from the "Resist or Be Terminated" alternate reality game revealing SKYNET's secret plans, first episode of "Terminator Salvation Machinima Series" and digital version of Issue #1 of the "Terminator Salvation" official movie prequel comic; digital copy. (Warner).
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"Ben 10: Alien Swarm" (2009) (Warner), "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" (2009) (Fox), "The Mask of Zorro" (1998) and "The Mask of Zorro & The Legend of Zorro (2005) 2-Disc Set" (Sony), "Paper Heart" (2009) (Overture Films), "All About Steve" (Fox) (2009), "A Christmas Tale" (2008) (The Criterion Collection), "Snatch" (2000) (Sony)
December 8
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
(2009) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, David Bradley, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Cave, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Frank Dillane, Tom Felton, Michael Gambon, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, Helen McCrory, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Natalia Tena, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Julie Walters, David Thewlis, Bonnie Wright. Available as a three-disc Blu-ray combo pack that includes the film, bonus features, a standard DVD version of the film and a digital copy; a two-disc DVD special edition with more than two hours of extras as well as a digital copy; and a standard DVD. Extras: Two behind-the-scenes featurettes, including one focusing on the last year of writing the "Harry Potter" books with author J.K. Rowling; two smaller, cast-centered featurettes; deleted scenes; Maximum Movie Mode feature, which offers picture-in-picture information features and commentary from director David Yates, producers David Barron and David Heyman and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton; more. (Warner).
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Ultimate Edition
Five-disc set with theatrical and extended versions. First part of "Creating The World of Harry Potter" eight-part documentary: Part 1: The Magic Begins, in which viewers get an inside, in-depth look at the planning, creativity, personalities and other elements that went into the initial creation of Harry's screen world; 48-page photo book, five hours of special features. Features: Diagon Alley; Tour the Gryffindor Common Room, Harry's Room and the Great Hall -- Welcome to the self-guided tour of Hogwarts; Classrooms: Defense Against The Dark Arts; Spells And Charms; Potions; Transfiguration; Third Floor Corridor; deleted scenes; Sorting Hat; Library; Gallery of Art & Architecture; Hogwarts Yearbook; "Guide to Ghosts; Hogwarts Grounds; Quaffle and Bludger: Get a lesson from Oliver Wood on how to play Quidditch; tour Hagrid's hut; Extra Credit; Interview: Capturing the stone: A conversation with the director Chris Columbus, producer David Heyman, screenwriter Steve Kloves and production designer Stuart Craig; "A Glimpse Into the World of Harry Potter" 2001 international TV special; deleted scenes; trailers and TV spots; digital copy of theatrical film; In-Movie Experience with director Chris Columbus: An interactive viewer experience where the entire film is examined with PiP, storyboard comparisons, still galleries; WB Maximum Movie Mode picture-in-picture programming, cast walk-ons, focus points, graphics and more; BD Live with access to worldwide events, special guest participants, community features and more. $49.99. (Warner).
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Ultimate Edition
Five-disc set with theatrical and extended versions. Second part of "Creating The World of Harry Potter" eight-part documentary: Part 2: Characters, offering a first-hand look at the unique strengths of each of the films' directors and what they brought to the principal characters in the Harry Potter film series; 48-page photo book; five hours of special features. Features: Deleted scenes; Lockhart's classroom; photo gallery; Certificates -- have a look at Gilderoy Lockhart's many achievements; Required Reading -- find out what text books you'll need for Lockhart's Defense Against the Dark Arts class; Extra Credit; Behind Hogwarts; A conversation with J.K. Rowling and Steve Kloves: The author and screenwriter detail how the books are brought to life and the changes that happen in the process; Dumbledore's Office; Build a Scene; Tour Dumbledore's Office -- Welcome to the self-guided tour of Professor Dumbledore's office, one of the most fascinating rooms at Hogwarts; Interviews with students, professors and more; Professors and More: Personal moments with the professors and others as they discuss their characters: Prof. Gilderoy Lockhart, Lucius Malfoy, Prof. Pomona Sprout, Molly Weasley, Arthur Weasley, Prof. Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid, Prof. Severus Snape, Uncle Vernon Dursley, Aunt Petunia Dursley, Argus Filch, Prof. Minerva McGonagall; Gallery of Production Sketches; Activities; The Chamber Challenge [Game]; Tour the Chamber of Secrets; The Forbidden Forest Challenge [Game]; Colin's Darkroom; Tour Diagon Alley: Self-guided tour of Diagon Alley, where you can find all your supplies for the school year; Spellcaster Knowledge Challenge [Game]; EA Game Preview; Screen Tests of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson; "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Revealed" 2002 HBO First Look special; trailers and TV spots; digital copy of theatrical film; In-Movie Experience with director Chris Columbus: An interactive viewer experience where the entire film is examined with PiP, storyboard comparisons, still galleries; WB Maximum Movie Mode picture-in-picture programming, cast walk-ons, focus points, graphics and more; BD Live with access to worldwide events, special guest participants, community features and more. $49.99. (Warner).
Harry Potter Years 1-6 Giftset
Seven-disc set with all six Harry Potter films ("Half-Blood Prince" is a two-disc release), $134.99. Eight hours of bonus features. (Warner).
Julie & Julia
(2009) Dir.: Nora Ephron; Stars: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, Chris Messina, Jane Lynch, Dave Annable, Mary Lynn Rajskub. Bonus features: Commentary by writer-director Nora Ephron; "Secret Ingredients: Creating Julie & Julia" behind-the-scenes featurette; "Family & Friends Remember Julia Child"; "Julia's Kitchen" featurette about how the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History acquired Julia's kitchen and take a tour inside; "Cooking Lessons: Poaching Eggs With Julia Child & Jacques Pepin, Making Hollandaise Sauce With Julia Child & Jacques Pepin, Mark Peel Prepares Scrambled Eggs, Suzanne Goin Prepares Braised Beef Shortribs, Steven Lewandowski & Drew Nieporent Prepare Butter Poached Maine Lobster; movieIQ -- "Julia's Recipe Collector" allows viewers to collect and email favorite Julia Child recipes while watching the film. (Sony).
Lost: The Complete Fifth Season
(2009) Five-disc set with 17 episodes, $79.99. Extras: Featurettes, interviews, more. Includes "Lost University," a captivating immersive bonus experience powered by BD-Live that will expand the world of "LOST," giving viewers around the world an unprecedented interactive experience. Viewers will be able to join "Lost" executive producers Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof, the
cast of "Lost" and a panel of esteemed experts for a vast array of courses at Lost University, delving into the themes and storylines regularly explored on the series. Through an engaging, multi-semester experience, students will gain a better understanding of the story, unique insight to the mysteries of "Lost" and perhaps even valuable clues as the show heads into its final season. Lost University will be accessible through several portals, starting now with www.lostuniversity.org, where fans can enroll beginning September 22. The main campus will
live on the Blu-ray disc and will be powered by BD-Live. (Disney).
(2009) Voices of Nicolas Cage, Steve Buscemi, Tracy Morgan, Bill Nighy, Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Kelli Garner, Gabriel Casseus, Jack Conley, Penelope Cruz, Tyler Patrick Jones.
Available as a Combo Pack with Blu-ray, DVD and DisneyFile Digital Copy. Bonus features: Commentary by director Hoyt H. Yeatman Jr.; "Blasters Boot Camp," "G-Force Mastermind" behind-the-scenes featurette, bloopers, deleted scenes, three music videos, "Cine-Explore with Darwin, Blaster and their Creator," "Bruckheimer Animated," "Access Granted: Inside the Animation Lab." (Disney).
The Hangover
(2009)Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha, Jeffrey Tambor. Bonus features: Photos from the missing camera, gag reel, outtakes, Ken Jeong's improv, Mike Tyson's rendition of "In the Air Tonight," "Cursing Mash-ups With All the @#$%! Cursing in the @#$%! Film," BD Live content, digital copy, more. (Warner).
The Mel Brooks Collection on Blu-ray Disc
Nine-disc set with "Blazing Saddles," "High Anxiety," "History Of The World Part I," "Robin Hood: Men In Tights," "Silent Movie," "Spaceballs," "To Be Or Not To Be," "The Twelve Chairs" and "Young Frankenstein." Includes an exclusive book created in conjunction with Mel Brooks highlighting his life and films. $139.99. (Fox).
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"Inglourious Basterds" (2009) (Universal), "The Other Man" (2009) (Image Entertainment), "Taking Woodstock" (2009) (Universal)
December 22
District 9
(2009 Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike, John Sumner, William Allen Young, Vanessa Haywood, Marian Hooman. Bonus features: Commentary by director/co-writer Neill Blomkamp; deleted scenes; "The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log" three-part documentary that explores the pre-production process and creation of the world of District 9, Peter Jackson's role in producing the film, the unorthodox approach to using South Africa as the setting for the film, the shooting style using small handheld cameras, and the sound effects editing; four featurettes: "Metamorphosis: The Transformation of Wikus" (the special effects used to transform the protagonist from a human to an alien), "Innovation: The Acting and Improvisation of District 9," "Conception and Design: Creating the World of District 9" and "Alien Generation: The Visual Effects of District 9; an interactive map "Joburg from Above: Satellite and Schematics of the World of District 9"; a digital copy of the film; and BD-Live features Cinechat and movieIQ. (Sony).
Family Guy: Something, Something, Something, Darkside
(2009) Family Guy animated "retelling" of "The Empire Strikes Back." Two-disc set with digital copy, commentary, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurette: "The Darkside of Poster Art," animatics, pop-up video. (Fox).
(500) Days of Summer
(2009) Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Clark Gregg, Minka Kelly, Rachel Boston, Matthew Gray Gubler, Chloe Moretz. Two-disc set with digital copy. Bonus features: Commentary by director Marc Webb, writer Michael Weber, co-writer Scott Neustadter and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt; "Lost Days of Summer": Deleted and extended scenes; "Not a Love Story -- Making (500) Days of Summer"; "Summer at Sundance"; two audition tapes; "Summer Storyboards"; "Bank Dance" directed by Marc Webb; "Mean's Cinemash: Sid and Nancy/(500) Days of Summer"; "Sweet Disposition' music video by Temper Trap; "Six Conversations With Zooey and Joseph"; filmmaking specials. (Fox).
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"Extract" (2009) (Miramax), "Staten Island" (2009) (National Entertainment Media)
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