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All listings are based on information from 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.


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October 5

The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers (1986) Two volumes from the anime TV series -- restored and remastered with 5.1 surround: "Tortuna" and "Supertroopers." (Koch Vision).
Aladdin Platinum Edition (1992) Two-disc set, $29.99. Restored and remastered (In some instances characters were redrawn adding more facial detail to accommodate the sharper DVD image quality. Background colors in many scenes were enhanced both for color and for detail -- all under the supervision of Disney Feature Animation and members of the original creative team). All-new 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix (to create a more dynamic and spatially enhanced audio-sensory experience designed specifically for home theater systems). Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. THX certified. Enhanced for 16x9 televisions. Extras: Two commentaries featuring the filmmakers; "Proud Of Your Boy" deleted song originally composed for "Aladdin," recovered from the Disney vault (This song is one of the last collaborations by renowned composers Howard Ashman and Alan Menken); rare deleted scenes; "The Making of Aladdin"; "Aladdin" art review" new and original music videos; "Disney's Virtual DVD Ride: Aladdin's Magic Carpet," a gravity-defying magic carpet ride that allows players to be transported to Agrabah with Aladdin on a quest to save Jasmine, featuring all-new animation and 5.1 Surround Sound; "Inside the Genie's Lamp" 3-D tour and inside look at the Genie's "pad"; "Genie's Magical Journey," based on the film's original end credit concept -- a trip around the world with the Genie to see what happened after he was released from the lamp; "The Bizarre Bazaar Game"; fun facts pop up track; sing-along with "Friend Like Me," "A Whole New World," "Price Ali"; music videos including a new recording of "A Whole New World" by the Disney Channel Circle of Stars; more. An "Aladdin Special Edition Collector's Gift Set" will also be available for $49.99. In addition to the two-Disc DVD and its bonus materials, this set includes all-new sketches by the original animators, a collectible film frame from the movie, and a companion book. (Disney)
All I Want for Christmas (1991) Ethan Randall, Thora Birch, Harley Jane Kozak, Jamey Sheridan, Kevin Nealon, Leslie Nielsen, Lauren Bacall. (Paramount).
The Amanda Show: Amanda, Please! -- Volume 1 Four episodes. Extras: Outtakes.
The Amanda Show: Girls' Room -- Volume 2 Four episodes. Extras: Outtakes.
Bebe's Kids (1992) Animated. Voices of Tone Loc, Nell Carter. Extras: Bonus cartoon: "Itsy Bitsy Spider." (Paramount).
The Best of Unsolved Mysteries: Ghosts Four-disc set. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, tribute to Robert Stack, special effects compilation, more. (First Look Home Entertainment).
Black Beauty (1971) Mark Lester, Walter Slezak. (Paramount).
Cameron's Closet (1989) Tab Hunter, Cotter Smith, Mel Harris, Scott Curtis, Chuck McCann. (Columbia TriStar).
Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies (2004) Compilation of nine episodes from Cartoon Net series. (Warner).
Chicago in Concert: A Soundstage Special Event. PBS concert. (Koch Vision).
Christmas in Connecticut (1992) TV movie starring Dyan Cannon, Tony Curtis, Kris Kristofferson and directed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Warner).
Dawson's Creek: The Complete Fourth Season Four-disc set with 23 episodes, $49.95. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, set-top trivia game. (Columbia TriStar).
Deadline (2004) Dir.: Kirsten Johnson, Katy Chevigny. Documentary that takes an inside look at Illinois Governor George Ryan's attempt to decide the fate of 167 condemned men.Extras: Interview with directors Katy Chevigny and Kirsten Johnson, filmmaker biographies, glossary of terms, Internet links, additional scenes. (Home Vision Entertainment).
The Decline of the American Empire (1986) Dir.: Denys Arcands; Dominique Michel, Dorothee Berryman, Louise Portal, Pierre Curzi, Remy Girard. (Koch Lorber).
Deep Impact Special Collector's Edition (1988) Robert Duvall, Tea Leoni, Elijah Wood, Vanessa Redgrave, Maximilian Schell, Morgan Freeman. Commentary by director Mimi Elder and visual effects supervisor Scott Farrar, four featurettes: "Preparing for the End," "Making an Impact," "Creating the Perfect Traffic Jam" and "Parting Thoughts." (Paramount).
Detonator II: Night Qatch (1995) Pierce Brosnan, Alexandra Paul. (New Line).
Dora the Explorer: Dora's Fairytale Adventure (2004) Animated. Extras: Sing-alongs, "Find the Fairytale Friends" game, more. (Paramount).
Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) Dir.: Michael Moore; documentary. Extras: Featurette on the movie's theatrical release, deleted scenes, Condoleezza Rice's 9/11 Commission testimony. (Columbia TriStar).
The Fairly Oddparents: Channel Chasers (2004) Animated. Extras: "How to Draw Timmy," deleted scenes. (Paramount).
The Fearless Vampire Killers or: Pardon Me, But Your Teeth Are in My Neck (1967) Dir.: Roman Polanski; Jack MacGowran, Roman Polanski, Alfie Bass, Jessie Robins, Sharon Tate, Ferdy Mayne. Extras: "The Fearless Vampire Killers: Vampires 101" vintage making-of featurette. (Warner).
The Five Obstructions (2003 -- Danish) Dir.: Lars von Trier, Jorgen Leth. Documentary. (Koch Lorber).
Friday the 13th -- From Crystal Lake to Manhattan, Ultimate Edition Five-disc set features the entire collection of Paramount's eight "Friday the 13th" films, two-per-disc, plus a fifth disc dedicated to extras, priced around $60. "Friday the 13th" (1980), "Friday the 13th -- Part 2" (1981), "Friday the 13th -- Part 3" (1982), "Friday the 13th -- The Final Chapter" (1984), "Friday the 13th -- Part V: A New Beginning" (1985), "Friday the 13th -- Part VI: Jason Lives" (1986), "Friday the 13th -- Part VII: The New Blood" (1988) and "Friday the 13th -- Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan" (1989). Extras: Cast commentaries, "Tales From the Cutting Room" deleted scenes, Eight-part featurette "The Friday The 13th Chronicles," three-part featurette "Secrets Galore Behind The Gore" on master make-up effects designer Tom Savini, "Crystal Lake Victims Tell All!" featurette, "Friday Artifacts and Collectibles" featurette, theatrical trailers. (Paramount).
The Godfather Part II (1974) Dir.: Francis Ford Coppola; Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, John Cazale, Lee Strasberg, Talia Shire. (Paramount).
The Godfather Part III (1990) Dir.: Francis Ford Coppola; Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy Garcia, Sofia Coppola. (Paramount).
He Knows You're Alone (1980) Don Scardino, Caitlin O'Heaney, Elizabeth Kemp, Tom Rolfing. Extras: Commentary by director Armand Mastroianni and screenwriter Tony Parker. (Warner).
Horns and Halos (2002) Documentary on the travails of "Fortunate Son" bio of George W. Bush and the unlikely connection between Bush, a discredited author and an underground publisher. (Go Kart Films).
The Hunger (1983) Dir.: Tony Scott; Susan Sarandon, David Bowie, Catherine Deneuve. Extras: Commentary by Sarandon and Scott, still gallery. (Warner).
In the Shadows (aka Under Heaven) (1998) Joely Richardson, Molly Parker, Aden Young. (Ardustry Home Entertainment).
Iron Eagle III: Aces (1992) Louis Gossett Jr., Rachel McLish, Rob Estes, Paul Freeman. (New Line).
It's Alive! (1974) Dir.: Larry Cohen; John P. Ryan, Sharon Farrell, James Dixon, William Wellman Jr. Extras: Commentary by Cohen. (Warner).
It's Alive II (It Lives Again) & It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1978/1987) Dir.: Larry Cohen. Extras: Commentary by Cohen. (Warner).
The Legend of Cryin' Ryan (1998) Andi Eystad, Ernie Lively. (Ardustry Home Entertainment).
Live Wire: Human Timebomb (1995) Shelley Andrews, Paul Brandt. (New Line).
Michael Moore DVD Collector's Set Three-disc set with "Bowling for Columbine Special Edition," :The Big One" and a bonus DVD with the all-new "39 Cities in 23 Days" featurette that goes behind the scenes of Moore's "Dude, Where's My Country?" book tour, $29.98. (MGM).
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003) TV movie starring Randy Quaid, Miriam Flynn, Jake Thomas, Fred Willard, Ed Asner. Extras: Outtakes. (Warner).
Nine Dog Christmas (2004) Animated Christmas family feature. (Warner).
North and South: The Complete Collection (1985) Patrick Swayze, James Read, Kirstie Alley. Five-disc set of the miniseries, $69.98. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurettes. (Warner).
Return of the Living Dead Part II (Revenge of the Living Dead) (1988) Michael Kenworthy, Thor Van Lingen, Jason Hogan, James Karen, Thom Mathews. Extras: Commentary by director Ken Wiederhorn and co-star Thor Van Lingen. (Warner).
Roswell Season Two Six-disc set with 21 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes,"Storyboard to Scene" featurette, "The Shiri & Majandra Show" featurette, "Here With Me Now: The Making of Roswell Season Two" featurette, "Art of Composing Roswell" featurette, "A Little Something Extra for the Fans" video montage. (Fox).
Saved! (2004) Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit, Heather Matarazzo, Eva Amurri, Martin Donovan, Mary-Louise Parker. Extras: Commentary by director-writer Brian Dannelly, producer Sandy Stern and co-writer Michael Urban; commentary by Moore and Malone; 11 deleted and extended scenes; bloopers; "Saved! Revelations" deleted scenes that "expose" the film's characters; "Heaven Help Us" making-of featurette; Easter egg. (MGM).
The Shawshank Redemption 10th Anniversary Edition (1994) Dir.: Frank Darabont; Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman. Two-disc set, $26.99. Also available as a Limited Deluxe Edition Box Set, with historian Mark Kermode's book about the movie, and the soundtrack CD of Thomas Newman's score, $44.99. Extras: Commentary by Darabont, "Hope Springs Eternal: A Look at the Shawshank Redemption" documentary, "Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature" documentary, "The Charlie Rose Show" segment on the film, stills gallery, storyboards, "The Sharktank Redemption" 25-minute comic spoof starring Morgan Freeman's son, Alfonso. (Warner).
Stateside (2004) Jonathan Tucker, Rachael Leigh Cook, Joe Mantegna, Val Kilmer, Ed Begley Jr., Penny Marshall, Carrie Fisher, Diane Venora, Agnes Bruckner, Daniel Franzese. Extras: Commentary by director Reverge Anselmo, Tucker, Cook, Bruckner, Franzese; interviews with cast and director. (First Look Home Entertainment).
Soundstage: Michael McDonald, Ashford and Simpson, featuring the Doobie Brothers, Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons. PBS concert. (Koch Vision).
Tanner '88 (1988) Dir.: Robert Altman; Michael Murphy, E.G. Marshall, Harry Anderson, Sandra Bowie. Two-disc set. Extras: New video discussion between Altman and cartoonist Garry Trudeau. (The Criterion Collection).
The Three Faces of Eve (1957) Joanne Woodward, David Wayne, Lee J. Cobb. Extras: Commentary by film historian Aubrey Solomon, MovieTone News footage. (Fox Studio Classics).
Unspeakable (2004) Dennis Hopper, Lance Henriksen, Jeff Fahey, Dina Meyer. Extras: Deleted scenes, extended gory scenes, outtakes. (MGM).
The Untouchables Special Collector's Edition (1987) Dir.: Brian De Palma; Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Charles Martin Smith, Andy Garcia, Robert De Niro. Extras: Four new featurettes plus an original featurette from the film's initial release. (Paramount).
The War Room (1993) Dir.: D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus; documentary on the 1992 Clinton-for-President campaign, featuring George Stephanopoulos and James Carville. (Universal).
What's Happening!! The Second Season Three-disc set with 22 episodes, $29.95. (Columbia TriStar).
What's New Scooby-Doo? Volume 4: Merry Scary Holiday (2004) Scooby-Doo Christmas Special plus three episodes. (Warner).

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October 12

The Battle of Algiers (1965) Dir.: Gillo Pontecorvo; Brahim Haggiag, Jean Martin, Yacef Saadi. Three-disc set features a new high-definition digital transfer of the feature film. In French with English subtitles. Extras: Seven documentary features: "Return to Algiers," an hour-long look at Pontecorvo's return to Algeria three decades after its independence; "The Making of the Battle of Algiers," a new documentary featuring interviews with Pontecorvo, the cinematographer, editor, actors, and composer Ennio Morricone; "The Dictatorship of Truth," a documentary about the relationship between Pontecorvo's politics and filmmaking style; "Directors on The Battle of Algiers," a discussion about the film's influence and style featuring filmmakers Spike Lee, Mira Nair, Julian Schnabel, Steven Soderbergh, and Oliver Stone; "The Battle of Algiers and History," a new documentary featuring interviews with historians and former FLN members about the true events behind the film; "L'ennemi intime," a half-hour excerpt from "Etats d'armes," a documentary featuring interviews with members of the French military during the war; "How to Win the Battle But Lose the War of Ideas," a conversation about the contemporary relevance of the film between former National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism Richard Clarke, former State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism Michael Sheehan and Chief of Investigative Projects for ABC News, Christopher Isham. (The Criterion Collection).
The Bellboy (1960) Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle. Extras: Commentary by Jerry Lewis and Steve Lawrence, three rehearsals, blooper, three deleted scenes, more. (Paramount).
Betty Blue Director's Cut (1986 -- French) Jean-Hughes Anglade, Beatrice Dalle. (Columbia TriStar).
Beyond Christmas (1940) Harry Carey, Maria Ouspenskaya. Colorized and original b&w versions. Extras: Vintage holiday extras, deleted scenes. (Fox).
Breakin' All the Rules (2004) Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Esposito. Extras: Commentary by cast and crew, blooper reel, Quincy Watson television interview (unedited version of fake interview with Jamie Foxx's character), making-of featurette, newly colorized and completely restored Three Stooges "Hoi Polloi" short film. (Columbia TriStar).
Broadway: The American Musical Three-disc set of the six-part PBS series on the history of American musical theater, $59.99. Extras: Five hours of bonus materials including additional performances, interviews, "Wicked: The Road to Broadway" featurette. (Paramount).
Bush's Brain (2004) Documentary. Extras: Bonus interview footage, deleted scenes, Easter egg, more. (Tartan Video).
A Christmas Carol (1997) Animated. Voices of Whoopi Goldberg, Ed Asner, Michael York, Tim Curry. (Fox).
Cinderfella (1960) Jerry Lewis, Judith Anderson, Henry Silva, Robert Hutton. Extras: Commentary by Jerry Lewis and Steve Lawrence, five bloopers, more. (Paramount).
CSI: The Complete Fourth Season Six-disc set with 23 episodes, priced under $70. Extras: Commentary on seven episodes, four featurettes on the evolution of an episode from concept to completion. (Paramount).
Damn Yankees! (1958) Dir.: George Abbott and Stanley Donen; Gwen Verdon, Tab Hunter, Ray Walston. (Warner).
The Day After Tomorrow (2004) Dir.: Roland Emmerich; Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Dash Mihok, Jay O. Sanders, Sela Ward, Ian Holm. Extras: Commentary by director-writer Roland Emmerich and producer Mark Gordon; commentary by co-writer Jeffrey Nachmanoff, cinematographer Ueli Steiger, editor David Brenner and production designer Barry Chusis; deleted scenes; interactive audio demo. (Fox).
The Delicate Delinquent (1957) Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Darren McGavinn. (Paramount).
The Disorderly Orderly (1964) Jerry Lewis. Extras: Four outtakes. (Paramount).
Dream On: The First & Second Seasons Five-disc set with 29 unedited episodes, $59.98. (Universal).
The Errand Boy (1961) Jerry Lewis, Brian Donlevy. Extras: Select scene commentary by Jerry Lewis and Steve Lawrence, four bloopers, more. (Paramount).
The Family Jewels (1965) Jerry Lewis, Sebastian Cabot. Extras: Commentary by Jerry Lewis and Steve Lawrence, two screen tests, two bloopers, more. (Paramount).
5 Days to Midnight (2004) Two-disc set of the Sci Fi Channel miniseries, $24.98. Extras: Commentary on the first and last episode by director Michael Watkins, producer David Kirschner, others; special effects, design and stunt featurette; deleted scenes. (Lions Gate).
Gothika Special Edition (2003) Penelope Cruz, Charles S. Dutton, Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr. Two-disc set. Extras: Commentary by director Mathieu Kassovitz and director of photography Matthew Libatique, "On the Set With Gothika" and "Painting With Fire" featurettes, interactive tour through the film's Woodward Penitentiary, Halle Berry Punk'd at the film's Hollywood premiere, "Behind Blue Eyes" Limp Bizkit music video. (Warner).
Harold and the Purple Crayon: The Complete Series Two-disc set of all 13 episodes of the HBO Family series, $24.95. Extras: Sixteen-page activity book. (Columbia TriStar).
The Jamie Kennedy Experiment: The Complete Second Season Four-disc set with 23 episodes, priced under $30. Extras: Commentary on select episodes by Kennedy. (Paramount).
Japon (2002 -- Argentina) Alejandro Ferretis, Magdalena Flores, Yolanda Villa. In R and director's cut unrated editions. Extras: Interview with director Carlos Reygadas, "making-of" featurette. (Tartan Video).
Kingdom Hospital Four-disc set with 13 episodes, $49.95. Filmmakers' commentary, four featurettes, new interviews with creator Stephen King. (Columbia TriStar).
The Ladies' Man (1961) Jerry Lewis. Extras: Commentary by Jerry Lewis and Steve Lawrence, two deleted scenes, two outtakes, more. (Paramount).
The Mother (2004) Anne Reid, Daniel Craig, Steven Mackintosh, Cathryn Bradshaw. (Columbia TriStar).
The Nutty Professor Special Collector's Edition (1963) Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens. Extras: Commentary by Jerry Lewis and Steve Lawrence, "Perfecting the Formula" featurette, "Jerry Lewis at Work" featurette, five deleted scenes, 14 bloopers, more. (Paramount).
The Patsy (1964) Jerry Lewis, Phil Harris, Keenan Wynn, Ed Wynn, Peter Lorre, John Carradine, Rhonda Fleming, George Raft, Mel Torme. Extras: Select scene commentary by Jerry Lewis and Steve Lawrence, deleted scene, nine bloopers, more. (Paramount).
Punk'd: The Complete Second Season Two-disc set, priced under $20. Extras: Commentary, deleted scenes, two never-before-seen segments, "Making of Punk'd: Outkast," "Punk Your Friend" option. (Paramount).
Radio Flyer (1992) Dir.: Richard Donner; Lorraine Bracco, John Heard, Ben Johnson, Elijah Wood, Joseph Mazzello. (Columbia TriStar).
Raising Helen (2004) Dir.: Garry Marshall; Kate Hudson, John Corbett, Joan Cusack, Hayden Panettiere, Spencer Breslin, Abigail Breslin, Helen Mirren. Extras: Commentary by Marshall and writers, bloopers, deleted scenes, Liz Phair "Extraordinary" music video. (Buena Vista).
The Ren & Stimpy Show: The Complete First & Second Seasons -- Uncut Three-disc set, priced under $30. Extras: "Ren & Stimpy: In the Beginning" featurette, commentary on six episodes, more. (Paramount).
Salem's Lot: The Miniseries (2004) TNT miniseries, $19.98. (Warner).
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) Dir.: Stanley Donen; Howard Keel, Jane Powell, Russ Tamblyn. 50th anniversary two-disc set, $26.99. Includes theatrical CinemaScope (2.55:1) and alternate widescreen (1.75:1) versions. Extras: Commentary by Donen, "MGM Jubilee Overture" 1954 short of medley of 11 well-known songs from the studio's musicals, updated and revised "Sobbin' Women: The Making of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers documentary, Radio City Music Hall July 22, 1954 premiere. (Warner).
The Stooge (1951) Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis. (Paramount).
Taxi: The Complete First Season Three-disc set with 22 episodes, priced under $30. (Paramount).
That's Entertainment: The Complete Collection Four-disc giftset, with each film remastered and presented in 5.1 surround, plus a fourth disc of extras. "That's Entertainment" (1974), "That's Entertainment, Part 2" (1976) and "That's Entertainment! III" (1994), $49.92). Extras: "That's Entertainment: Treasures From the Vault" disc with rare footage from MGM's 25th anniversary in 1949, "The Lion Roars Again" 1975 short, a 1974 TV special, making-of documentary on "That's Entertainment! III," MGM Outtake Jukebox, more. (Warner).
Valentin <(2004 - Argentina) Dir.: Alejandro Agresti; Julieta Cardinali, Carmen Maura, Jean Pierre Noher, Mex Urtizberea, Rodrigo Noya. Extras: Interview with Agresti. (Miramax).
Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960) Jack Lemmon, Ricky Nelson. (Columbia TriStar).
The Wire: The Complete First Season Five-disc set with 13 episodes, $79.99 Extras: Commentaries, episodic previews and recaps. (HBO Video).

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October 19

Alexander the Great (1956) Dir.: Robert Rossen; Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom, Barry Jones. (MGM).
Arrested Development Season One Three-disc set with 21 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Original cut of the pilot episode, deleted scenes, making-of featurette, cast audition tapes, more. (Fox).
Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui (2004) New direct-to-video feature based on tremendously popular Lego toy-inspired universe. Extras: "Making of Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui," The Metru Nui Explorer," "The Legend Revealed." (Buena Vista).
Born on the Fourth of July Special Edition (1989) Dir.: Oliver Stone; Tom Cruise, Bryan Larkin, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava. (Universal).
The Butterfly (2004 -- French) Michel Serrault, Claire Bouanich, Nade Dieu. (First Run Features).
The Cat and the Canary (1979) Dir.: Radley Metzger; Honor Blackman, Edward Fox, Wendy Hiller, Olivia Hussey, Carol Lynley, Wilfrid Hyde White. Remastered director's cut. Extras: "From Stage to Silent Movie to Modern Thriller" pictorial history. (First Run Features).
Charly (1968) Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom. (MGM).
A Cinderella Story (2004) Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Regina King, Dan Byrd. Extras: Commentary by the cast, additional scenes, Hilary & Haylie Duff's "Our Lips Are Sealed" music video, screen tests, "Cinderella Couture: The Making of a Fashionably Modern Fairytale" costumes and makeup featurette, "Find Your Prince/Princess Challenge" game, fashion tips. (Warner).
Conquest of Space (1955) Walter Brooke, Eric Fleming, Mickey Shaughnessy, Phil Foster, William Redfield, William Hopper. (Paramount).
D.A.R.Y.L. (1985) Barret Oliver, Mary Beth Hurt, Michael McKean. (Paramount).
Ed Wood Special Edition (1994) Dir.: Tim Burton; Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Murray, Jeffrey Jones, Patricia Arquette, Vincent D'Onofrio. Extras: Commentary by Burton, Landau, co-writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, costume designer Colleen Atwood, and cinematographer Stefan Czapsky; five deleted scenes including "Que Sera Sera" with Bill Murray singing the classic song with a mariachi band in a meat locker; "Let's Shoot This F#%@r!" behind-the-scenes featurette; original music video co-directed by Burton and choreographer Toni basil, with music by composer Howard Shore; "Making Bela" featurette; "Pie Plates Over Hollywood" production design featurette; "The Theremin" featurette with composer Howard Shore; "When Carol Met Larry" cross-dressers featurette. (Miramax).
Explorers (1985) Dir.: Joe Dante; Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson. (Paramount).
Eyes Without a Face (1960 -- France) Dir.: Georges Franju; Pierre Brasseur, Edith Scob, Alida Valli, Francois Guerin, Alexandre Rignault. Extras: "Blood of the Beasts," Franju's graphic but beautiful 1949 short documentary about Paris slaughterhouses; trailers; galleries of rare production photos and promotional material; more. (The Criterion Collection).
Fat Girl (2001 -- France) Anais Reboux, Roxane Mesquida, Libero De Rienzo, Arsinee Khanjian. Extras: Behind-the-scenes footage about the making of the film, trailers, more. (The Criterion Collection).
Fire in the Sky (1993) D.B. Sweeney, James Garner, Peter Berg, Henry Thomas, Craig Sheffer. (Paramount).
The Garden of Allah (1936) Marlene Dietrich, Charles Boyer, Basil Rathbone. (MGM).
Garfield the Movie (2004) Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill Murray (Voice of Garfield). Extras: Commentary by director Peter Hewitt and producer Jon Davis, Baha Men "Holla" music video. (Fox).
Greg the Bunny: The Complete Series Two-disc set with all 13 episodes, $26.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, deleted scenes, featurettes, Easter eggs, Puppet Porn, wrap reel, publicity gallery, more. (Fox).
The Healer (Julie Walking Home) (2002) Dir.: Agnieszka Holland; Miranda Otto, William Fichtner, Lothaire Bluteau. (First Look Home Entertainment).
Hellboy Director's Cut (2004) Dir.: Guillermo del Toro; Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Jeffrey Tambor, Karel Roden, Rupert Evans, John Hurt. Three-disc set, $34.95; a limited edition gift set with a Hellboy figurine will be available for $59.95. Features 13 minutes of recut and extended footage and an exclusive collectible: excerpt from the "Diary of Grigori Rasputin," created by Mike Mignola. Extras:Disc One: All-new commentary by del Toro, video introduction by del Toro; commentary by del Toro and co-executive producer Mike Mignola; commentary by Perlman, Blair, Tambor and Evans; branching DVD comics drawn by Mike Mignola; "Right Hand of Doom" set visits; storyboard track; "From the Den" Hellboy recommends ... Gerald McBoing Boing animated shorts; DVD-ROM: Printable original screenplay script, supervisor's book, director's notebook. Disc Two: Introduction by Blair; "Hellboy: The Seeds of Creation" 2 1/2 hour documentary on the making of the film; deleted scenes with optional commentary by del Toro; character bios written by del Toro; motion board-a-matics; animatics; multi-angle storyboard comparisons; Maquette 3-D character sculptures video gallery; poster explorations; trailers and TV spots; Weblink to Hellboy merchandise; filmographies. Disc Three: Introduction by Perlman; commentary by Perlman, Blair, Tambor and Evans; production workshops with commentary by del Toro; Q&A archive: Comic Com 2002; "Scott McCloud: A Quick Guide to Understanding Comics"; interactive director's notebook; photo gallery; Mike Mignola artwork photo montage. (Columbia TriStar).
I'll Be Seeing You (1944) Ginger Rogers, Joseph Cotton, Shirley Temple, Spring Byington. (MGM).
I'm Not Scared (2004 -- Italy) Dir.: Gabriele Salvatores; Guiseppe Cristiano, Aitana Sanchez-Gijon, Dino Abbrescia, Giorgio Careccia. (Miramax).
Intermezzo (1939) Leslie Howard, Ingrid Bergman, Cecil Kellaway. (MGM).
Intermission (2004) Shirley Henderson, Kelly Macdonald, Colm Meaney, Cillian Murphy, Colin Farrell. Extras: Deleted scenes. (MGM).
Love Me If You Dare (2004 -- French) Marion Cotillard, Guillaume Canet. (Paramount).
Made for Each Other (1939) James Stewart, Carole Lombard, Charles Coburn. (MGM).
Portrait of Jennie (1948) Joseph Cotton, Jennifer Jones, Ethel Barrymore, Lillian Gish. (MGM).
Pursuit (1972) Ben Gazzara, E.G. Marshall. (MGM).
Ruby Gentry (1952) Dir.: King Vidor; Jennifer Jones, Charlton Heston, Karl Malden. (MGM).
Secret Honor (1984) Dir.: Robert Altman; Philip Baker Hall. Extras: Two audio commentaries by Altman and screenwriter Donald Freed, a new video interview with Philip Baker Hall, excerpts from archival films documenting key events in Nixon's political career. (The Criterion Collection).
Since You Went Away (1944) Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Shirley Temple, Joseph Cotton, Hattie McDaniel, Monty Wooley, Agnes Moorhead. (MGM).
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete Second Season Three-disc set with 40 episodes, priced under $40. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "Around the World With SpongeBob SquarePants" featurette, storyboards, more. (Paramount).
Stargate SG-1 Season Seven Five-disc set with 22 episodes, $69.96. Extras: Featurettes, commentaries. (MGM).
Straw Dogs (1971) Dir.: Sam Peckinpah; Dustin Hoffman, Susan George, David Warner. Extended unrated version. (MGM).
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) Dir.: Sydney Pollack; Jane Fonda, Michael Sarazin, Susannah York, Gig Young, Red Buttons. (MGM).
Uncovered: The War on Iraq (2004) Documentary. (Cinema Libre).
The Ultimate Oliver Stone Collection Fourteen disc set with 12 of Stone's films ("Salvador Special Edition," "Platoon Special Edition," "Wall Street," "Talk Radio," "Born on the Fourth of July," "The Doors," "JFK Special Edition Director's Cut," "Heaven and Earth," "Natural Born Killers," "Nixon," "U-Turn" and "Any Given Sunday Special Edition Director's Cut"), "Oliver Stone's America" and, on the 14th disc, two documentaries by Stone, new to DVD: "Persona Non Grata" (2003) and "Looking for Fidel" (2004); $129.92. (Warner).
The Up Series Boxed Set All six of Michael Apted's "Up" films ("Seven Up," "7 Plus Seven," "21 Up," "28 Up," "35 Up" and "42 Up") on six discs, $99.95. (First Run Features).
Van Helsing (2004) Dir.: Stephen Sommers; Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Will Kemp, Shuler Hensley. A three-disc Van Helsing Ultimate Collector's Edition DVD will also be available for a limited time. Extras: Commentaries by Sommers, producer Bob Ducsay, and actors Richard Roxburgh, Shuler Hensley and Will Kemp; "Explore Dracula's Castle" via an innovative 360 degree self-guided tour to discover the stunning environments of Van Helsing that you couldn't see in theaters; "You Are in the Movie!" feature allows viewers to experience moviemaking magic through miniature cameras on the set that give the actors' perspectives on the filming of a scene; outtakes; "Bringing the Monsters to Life" production featurette; "The Legend of Van Helsing" featurette on the evolution of the legendary character, Van Helsing, throughout film history; "The Van Helsing" Xbox game first level sample. The Van Helsing Ultimate Collector's Edition also includes such extras as "Explore Frankenstein's Lab" that allows viewers to explore Frankenstein's Lab through a 360 degree self-guided tour; "Van Helsing: The Story, The Life, The Legend" mini-documentaries focus on each character in the film with excerpts, original set design, ILM effects work, conceptual weapons sketches and more; "Track the Adventure: Van Helsing's Map" in which the secrets behind each fantastic set are revealed via an ancient monster map and five linked featurettes; "The Music of Van Helsing"; "Darkness Falls: Dracula's Lair is Transformed" uses time-lapse photography to capture the transformation of Dracula's Coffin Room to his Lab in a matter of minutes through this eye-opening sequence. In addition, this set includes the three original films that inspired Van Helsing -- "Dracula," "Frankenstein" and "The Wolf Man." (Universal).
When I Fall in Love: The One and Only Nat King Cole Docu on Nat King Cole, with performances from his short-lived TV series, assembled from original kinescopes of the live TV broadcasts. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
Xena: Warrior Princess -- Season Five Ten-disc set with 22 episodes, $79.98. Extras: Interviews with cast and crew; commentaries by Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, others; alternate director's cuts and deleted scenes; "Bringing Monsters to Life: Part 2" featurette; "100th Episode B- Roll Footage" featurette; production drawings and sketches; photo gallery. (Anchor Bay).
The Young in Heart (1938) Janet Gaynor, Paulette Goddard, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Roland Young, Billie Burke. (MGM).

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October 26

Bikini Bandits Save Christmas (2004) Flash-animated feature based on the popular wild Web series. (Gyromart).
Bikini Bandits: Briefs, Shorts & Panties (2004) Collection of original webisodes of the popular bad girls. Extras: Music videos, trailers, bonus movies. (Gyromart).
Blue's Clues: ABC's, 123's and More DVD Collection Three-disc set, priced under $30. (Paramount).
Brain Donors (1992) Nancy Marchand, John Turturro. (Paramount).
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2002) Compilation of Broadway performances seen only in their original telecasts, including Angela Lansbury and Bea Arthur in "Mame," Robert Morse in "How to Succeed in Business," Katharine Hepburn in "Coco," "Les Miserables," more; $24.99. (Acorn Media).
Cedric the Entertainer Presents: The Complete Series Three-disc set with 21 episodes (six which never aired), $39.98. Extras: Commentary. (Fox).
The China Syndrome Special Edition (1979) Dir.: James Bridges; Jack Lemmon, Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Wilford Brimley. Extras: Deleted scenes, two documentaries featuring new interviews with Fonda and Douglas. (Columbia TriStar).
Dawn of the Dead (2004) Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, Mekhi Phifer. Available in the R-rated theatrical version and an unrated director's cut containing additional footage. Extras: Both the rated and unrated versions contain two original segments created especially for the DVD: "The Lost Tape," a video diary containing over 15 minutes of the last days of Andy, one of the survivors; and "Special Bulletin," increasingly grim news reports about the zombie invasions that expand the film's nightmarish story line; "Surviving the Dawn: Dare to Face Your Fears!" behind the screams feature with cast interviews, on-location footage and more; deleted scenes; interviews; commentaries from the cast and filmmakers, including director Zack Snyder and producer Eric Newman; featurettes about the creation of the unforgettably gruesome zombies. "The Dawn of the Dead Unrated Director's Cut" includes: "Splitting Headaches: Anatomy of Exploding Heads," showing the gory details of how the filmmakers made the head-kills in the film look so believable; "Attack of the Living Dead," which dissects the film's most memorable zombie kills; "Raising the Dead," an in-depth look at turning actors into undead killers. (Universal).
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Complete Season Four Eight-disc set with 27 episodes, $119.95. (A&E Home Video).
Dora the Explorer: Dora's Christmas (2004) Extras: "Santa's Super Scavenger Hunt." (Paramount).
Dora the Explorer: Dora's Ultimate Adventures DVD Collection Three-disc set, priced under $30. (Paramount).
Garfield Holiday Celebrations Three primetime "Garfield" specials: "Garfield's Halloween Adventure," "Garfield's Thanksgiving Show" and "A Garfield Christmas Special." (Fox).
The Harvest (1993) Miguel Ferrer, Leilani Sarelle, Harvey Fierstein. (Columbia TriStar).
Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am Documentary. Digitally remastered. (White Star).
Jimmy Hollywood (1994) Joe Pesci, Christian Slater. (Paramount).
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Three-disc set with six episodes from the acclaimed series, $39.98. Extras: Commentary by screenwriter Jeremy Paul and Holmes expert David Stuart Davies, interview with Adrian Conan Doyle. (MPI Home Video).
Mulan Special Edition (1998) Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, B.D. Wong, George Takei, Pat Morita, Miguel Ferrer. Two-disc set. Dolby 5.1 surround, THX certified; Family Friendly Widescreen (1.66:1) Enhanced for 16x9 televisions, new digital transfer. Extras: Disc 1.: Commentary by the filmmakers; deleted scenes including alternate endings; "Keep 'em Guessing" never-before-heard deleted song; "disney Pedia: Mulan's World," explores the fascinating world of ancient China with Mushu; music videos; Mulan fun facts; Disc 2: "Discovering Mulan" behind-the scenes featurette; "The Ballad Of Hua Mulan"; early presentation reels; early progression reels; storyboard to film comparisons; art, character and color designs; still art galleries; character design galleries; production demonstrations; story sketches, rough animation, clean up animation & effects on two separate scenes; digital production; "Digital Dim Sum"; Songs of Mulan; "Reflection" music video in Spanish; "Mulan's International Journey"; multi-language reel; publicity art gallery; more. (Disney).
The O.C.: The Complete First Season Seven-disc set with 27 episodes, $69.98. Extras: Deleted scenes, "Casting the O.C." featurette, "The Music of the O.C." featurette, "Inside the Real O.C." featurette, commentary on the pilot by creator Josh Schwartz and producer Stephanie Savage, "The O.C. Music Guide" for six episodes, Season 2 sneak peek, more. (Warner).
Peanuts: I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2004) Animated. (Paramount).
Profiler: Season Four Five-disc set with all 20 episodes from the final season, $79.95. (A&E Home Video).
The Real Buddy Holly Story Documentary. Digitally remastered. (White Star).
The Real Patsy Cline Documentary. Digitally remastered. (White Star).
That '70s Show: The Complete First Season Four-disc set, $49.98. Extras: "Hello Wisconsin" Season One featurette, "That '70s" trivia feature, "Promo-palooza!" montage. (Fox).
The Thing Called Love (1993) River Phoenix, Samantha Mathis, Dermot Mulroney, Sandra Bullock. (Paramount).
21 Jump Street Season One Four-disc set with 13 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Commentary by star Peter DeLuise; new interviews with stars Holly Robinson Peete, Dustin Nguyen, Steven Williams and co-creator Stephen J. Cannell; two-part premiere episode; eight-page booklet. (Anchor Bay).
Viva La Bam: The Complete First Season Two-disc set with eight episodes from the MTV Sunday Stew series, $20. (Paramount).
White Chicks (2004) Dir.: Keenen Ivory Wayans; Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Jaime King, Frankie Faison, Lochlyn Munro, John Heard. Extras: Commentary by the Wayans brothers; "How'd They Do That?" makeup special effects featurette; "A Wayans Comedy" featurette on the idea, process and humor of creating a comedy; STARZ! Encore behind-the-scenes featurette. (Columbia TriStar).
Wildboyz: The Complete First Season Two-disc set with eight episodes from the MTV Sunday Stew series, $20.
Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws and Angels Recorded May 2004 at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
The Wind in the Willows (1983) Feature-length animated film. Voices of Richard Pearson, Ian Carmichael, David Jason, Michael Hordern. Extras: Interview with director Brian Cosgrove, "Toad's Road" trivia game, photo gallery. (A&E Home Video).


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