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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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November 2

Ali G Indahouse (2002) Sacha Baron Cohen, Dan Mazor, Charles Dance, Michael Gambon, Kellie Bright, Martin Freeman. Extras: "Me Video Diary" in which Ali G takes viewers on a tour of the set; "Talkin' Da Talk Wiv Ali G" guide to Ali G-speak; "Scenes No In It, Init?" (deleted scenes); more. (Universal).
America's Favorite Cars: Fabulous Fords of the 50s In-depth look at the history of Ford's automobile development until the end of the 1950s. Uses graphics, restored classic cars, vintage commercials, photographs and music montages; $6.97. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
America's Favorite Cars: The Complete Mustang Profile of the ponycar. Features vintage commercials, rare footage and a showcase of beautifully restored classics; $6.97. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
America's Favorite Cars: The Complete Corvette History of the American sports car; $6.97. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
Animal Farm (1954) Dir.: John Halas, Joy Batchelor. Animated political satire Extras: Scenes as told through original storyboards; commentary by film historian Brian Sibley; "Down on Animal Farm," a 30-minute BBC produced making-of featurette presented by Tony Robinson; liner notes by author and art historian Karl Cohen ("Forbidden Animation: Censored Cartoons and Blacklisted Animators in America"). (Home Vision Entertainment).
Around the World in 80 Days (2004) Dir.: Frank Coraci; Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Robert Fyfe, Jim Broadbent, Cecile De France. (Disney).
Babes in Toyland (1997) Animated with voices of Christopher Plummer, Jim Belushi, Lacey Chabert and Charles Nelson Reilly. (MGM).
California Split (1974) Dir.: Robert Altman; Elliot Gould, George Segal. Extras: Commentary by Altman, Gould, Segal, and screenwriter Joseph Walsh. (Columbia TriStar).
Cirque Du Soleil: Fire Within Three-disc set with 13-episodes from the behind-the-scenes TV program, $39.95. (Columbia TriStar).
Cirque Du Soleil: La Nouba Two-disc set of a live performance filmed at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, $28.96. (Columbia TriStar).
Comfort and Joy (2003) Nancy McKeon, Steven Eckholdt. Lifetime Original Movie. (Warner).
Dazed and Confused Flashback Edition (1993) Dir.: Richard Linklater; Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, Milla Jovovich, Cole Hauser, Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Sasha Jenson, Adam Goldberg. Extras: Deleted scenes, "The Blunt Truth: An Institutional Film" that looks at the dangers of drugs, two vintage PSAs: "Venereal Disease/VD Is for Everybody" and "Crying Indian." (Universal).
Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Special Edition (1964) Dir.: Stanley Kubrick; Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn
Reissued with documentaries, interviews, unreleased footage, more. (Columbia TriStar).
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993) Dir.: Gus Van Sant; Uma Thurman, John Hurt, Lorraine Braccco, Keanu Reeves, Crispin Glover, Angie Dickinson, Sean Young, Heather Graham. (New Line).
Facing Windows (2004 -- Italy) Massimo Girotti, Giovanna Mezzogiorno. (Columbia TriStar).
Fast Times at Ridgemont High Special Edition (1982) Dir.: Amy Heckerling; Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates, Forest Whitaker, Eric Stoltz, Nicolas Cage, Anthony Edwards, Ray Walston, Brian Backer, Robert Romanus. Extras: Commentary by Heckerling and screenwriter Cameron Crowe, "Reliving our Fast Times at Ridgemont High" featurette, music highlights. (Universal).
Festival Express (2004) Two-disc set. Documentary on a five-day Canadian tour by train in 1970 by the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, the Band, Buddy Guy, and others. Two-disc set, in DTS and Dolby. Extras: Fifty minutes of additional performances, 25 minutes of additional interviews, "The Making of the Festival Express Film" featurette. (New Line).
The Grissom Gang (1971) Dir.: Robert Aldrich; Kim Darby, Scott Wilson, Tony Musante, Robert Lansing. (MGM).
The High Commissioner (Nobody Runs Forever) (1968) Rod Taylor, Christopher Plummer. (MGM).
A Home at the End of the World (2004) Colin Farrell, Dallas Roberts, Robin Wright Penn, Sissy Spacek, Matt Frewer. Extras: "The Journey Home" making-of documentary. (Warner).
Ike & Tina Turner -- Live in '71 Live performances. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
Last Rites (1988) Tom Berenger, Daphne Zuniga. (MGM).
The Looney Toons Golden Collection Volume 2 Four-disc set with over 60 digitally re-mastered and uncut animated shorts , $64.92. Each disc in the collection features 15 animated classics and is dedicated to a different Looney Tunes star and their celebrated pals. Disc 1: Bugs Bunny Masterpieces; Disc 2: Road Runner and Friends; Disc 3: Tweety & Sylvester and Friends; Disc 4: All Stars: On Stage & Screen: Assortment of popular cartoon favorites such as Back Alley Uproar, Book Revue, Corny Concerto and many others. Extras: Commentaries, behind-the-scenes featurettes, 1985 documentary "Bugs Bunny's All Star 50th Anniversary" (Part 1 and 2), 1962 pilot "The Adventures of The Road Runner," 2004 short "Daffy Duck for President," 1949 short "So Much for Little," 1952 short "Orange Blossoms for Violet," music only tracks. (Warner).
The Looney Tunes Spotlight Collection Volume 2 Two-disc set with 30 remastered and restored cartoons culled from the Golden Collection Volume 2, $26.99. (Warner).
The More the Merrier (1943) Dir.: George Stevens; Jean Arthur, Charles Coburn, Joel McCrea. (Columbia TriStar).
Mulholland Falls (1996) Nick Nolte, Melanie Griffith, Jennifer Connelly, Treat Williams, Andrew McCarthy, Michael Madsen, John Malkovich, Chris Penn, Chazz Palminteri. (MGM).
Philadelphia Anniversary Edition (1993) Dir.: Jonathan Demme; Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen. Two-disc set. Extras: Commentary, deleted scenes, documentaries, more. (Columbia TriStar).
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 3-Disc Gift Set (2003) Dir.: Gore Verbinski; Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Pryce. Re-issue of the Special Edition two-disc set with a new, third "Lost Disc" of extras; $29.99. Extras: The Lost Disc features: "Becoming Captain Jack" with Johnny Depp, "Becoming Barbossa" with Geoffrey Rush, "Thar She Blows" with the film's ship Interceptor, "The Monkey's Name is Jack" with the primate pirate, "Pirates Around the World" with dubbings from around the world, "Spirit of the Ride" reflections on the Disney theme park ride that inspired the movie, "Sneak Attack Animatic" and more "Fly on the Set" featurettes. (Buena Vista).
Proof (1991) Russell Crowe, Hugo Weaving. Extras: Commentaries by Weaving and writer-director Jocelyn Moorhouse, slideshow photo gallery, DTS 5.1 surround. (New Line).
Rainbow Brite & the Star Stealer: The Movie (1985) Animated. (Warner).
The Rapture (1991) Mimi Rogers, David Duchovny, Patrick Bauchau. Extras: Commentary by writer-director Michael Tolkin, Rogers Duchovny, and Bauchau; DTS 5.1 surround. (New Line).
The Simple Life 2: Road Trip Ten episodes from the second season. Extras: Lost episode from Season One, outtakes, deleted scenes. (Fox).
The Simpsons Christmas 2 Animated. Four Simpsons Christmas episodes on one disc. (Fox).
SpongeBob SquarePants: Sponge for Hire Eight animated episodes. (Paramount).
Star Trek: The Complete Second Season DVD Set Eight-disc set with 29 episodes packed in a cool plastic pod, priced around $100. Extras: Five featurettes: "The Birth of a Timeless Legacy," "Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner," "To Boldly Go ...," "Reflections on Spock," "Sci-Fi Visionaries"; original preview trailers, photo log. (Paramount).
Three Coins in the Fountain (1954) Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Louis Jordan, Jean Peters, Rossano Brazzi. Extras: Commentary by film historian Jeanine Basinger, MovieTone News footage, restoration comparison. (Fox Studio Classics).
Three's Company Season Three Four-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Commentary on "The Bake-Off" episode; never-before-seen second pilot shot prior to Suzanne Somers joining the cast; interviews with stars Richard Kline, Don Knotts and director Dave Powers; bloopers; "Remembering John Ritter" featurette; "Best of Jack, Janet, Chrissy and the Ropers -- Season Three." (Anchor Bay).
Toto 25th Anniversary: Live in Amsterdam Special Edition Recorded February 2003. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
Ultimate Party Collection: Dazed and Confused Flashback Edition/Fast Times at Ridgemont High Special Edition $27.98 (Universal).
The West Wing: The Complete Third Season Four-disc set with 22 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Commentary on three episodes by Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme, Allison Janney and others; deleted scenes; documentary with interviews with former presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and members of their staffs; "A Property Master's Story" featurette. (Warner).
Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969) Geraldine Page, Ruth Gordon. (MGM).

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November 5 (Friday)

Shrek 2 (2004) Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Rupert Everett, Jennifer Saunders; $19.95. Extras "Far, Far Away Idol": The lovely ogress Princess Fiona hosts this section which takes viewers to the all-new animated spoof "Far, Far Away Idol," created by the Shrek 2 filmmakers and animators, and features a talent competition with singing performances by favorite Shrek characters. This interactive segment enables viewers to cast their vote for the next "Far, Far Away Idol," giving each presentation of the program a fresh new twist every time they choose a different character. Staying true to the "spoof" nature of the Shrek franchise, this all-new animated piece is a parody of one of today's most popular shows and features Shrek characters battling it out in a singers' showdown. With a judging panel that includes Shrek, Fiona and everyone's favorite sharp-tongued critic Simon Cowell, each performance is met with some con-structive, some de-structive, but always hilarious quips! This send-up picks up where the movie left off and gives the home viewing audience even more of the movie they love. "Far, Far Away Idol Printables": While watching the "Far, Far Away Idol," challenge, viewers can print up their own score cards, posters, signed glossy photos of the contestants, and a press guide that provides each competing character's biography and details about the song they perform. "Cast Your Vote": After viewers have selected their favorite "Far, Far Away Idol" in their own home, they are offered the chance to have their voice heard around the world by a link to a DreamWorks website to cast a vote to determine the ultimate winner in the send-up. Other extras: "Technical Goofs": A look at technical mishaps that occurred during the production of "Shrek 2"; two filmmakers' commentaries; "Meet Puss in Boots": Introduction to the story and the new breakout character Puss in Boots, featuring never-before-seen footage of Antonio Banderas; "Meet the Cast of Shrek 2"; "The Tech of Shrek 2" behind-the-scenes featurette; "The Music of Shrek 2"; cast and filmmaker bios; production notes; "New From DreamWorks Animation," a sneak peek at the studio's upcoming animated film "Madagascar"; "DWK: This Way to Play" with the Gingerbread Man taking little viewers to a section filled with fun music, games and creative activities, favorite scenes, and set top games; DVD-ROM activities. (DreamWorks).
Shrek: The Story So Far Four-disc set gift set, under $40. "Shrek," with extras; "Shrek 3-D," in both 3-D animation and a 2-D version on the same disc, includes four pair of 3-D glasses; "Shrek 2," with all its extras; "Shrek Bonus Disc": Exclusive to the gift, with "Puss in Boots Music Video," "Learn How to Burp with Shrek and Fiona" featurette, "Making of Far, Far Away Idol" featurette; "Shrek 2 Around the World" featurette, and "Learn to Draw Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots." (DreamWorks).

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November 9

Ace High (1968) Eli Wallach, Terence Hill, Brock Peters, Kevin McCarthy. (Paramount).
Arrowhead (1953) Charlton Heston, Jack Palance, Brian Keith, Katy Jurado. (Paramount).
Before Sunset (2004) Dir.: Richard Linklater; Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette. (Warner).
Bridget Jones's Diary Collector's Edition (2001) Rebee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones. Extras: Commentary by director Sharon Maguire; "Portrait of the Makeup Artist" featurette; "A Guide to Bridget Britishisms"; "The Young and the Mateless -- Expert's Guide to Being Single"; "The Bridget Jones Phenomenon" featurette with behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming sequel "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason"; "Bridget Jones's Diary" reviews; domestic and international TV spots; "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" trailer; more than 100 original Bridget Jones's Diary columns; "Resolutions of a Tragic Spinster: A Behind the Scenes Featurette"; deleted scenes. (Miramax).
The Clearing (2004) Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe. Extras: Commentary by director Peiter Jan Brugge, screenwriter Justin Haythe and film editor Kevin Trent; six deleted scenes; more. (Fox).
A Day Without a Mexican (2004) Maureen Flanigan, John Getz, Muse Watson, Caroline Aaron, Tony Abatemarco, Melinda Allen, Frankie J. Allison, Fernando Arau, Yareli Arizmendi. Extras: The infamous original short that spawned the feature film, filmmaker's commentary, two "making-of" featurettes, outtakes, music videos, photo gallery. (Xenon Pictures).
Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival (2004) Three-day concert this June at the Dallas Cotton Bowl featuring Clapton, Jeff Beck, Santana, ZZ Top, James Taylor, Buddy Guy, more. (Warner).
Falling From Grace (1992) Dir.: John Mellencamp; John Mellencamp, Mariel Hemingway, Claude Atkins, Dub Taylor, Kay Lenz. (Columbia TriStar).
Friends: The Complete Eighth Season Four-disc set with 23 episodes, $44.98. Extras: Gag reel with outtakes, "Friends of Friends Part III," "Joey's Game Show Challenge," "Gunther Spills the Beans" Season Nine teaser, commentaries on select episodes. (Warner).
Gone With the Wind Collector's Edition (1939) Dir.: Victor Fleming, George Cukor (uncredited), Sam Wood (uncredited); Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland, Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O'Neil, Evelyn Keyes, Ann Rutherford, George Reeves, Hattie McDaniel, Butterfly McQueen, Victor Jory, Alicia Rhett. Four-disc set, digitally restored in "Ultra Resolution" (which allows viewers to see parts of the images which were never visible before and contains much sharper detail than in conventional Technicolor release prints), remastered soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1, and with more than five hours of extra features as well as a full-color reproduction of the original 22-page souvenir program. $39.92. Extras: Discs 1 and 2: The film with commentary by film historian Rudy Behlmer, with 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack or original mono soundtrack. Disc 3: "The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind," acclaimed 1989 documentary (including rare screen and costume tests) made by producer David O. Selznick's sons and narrated by Christopher Plummer (125 Minutes, never-before-available on DVD); "Restoring a Legend," an in-depth look at the restoration and Ultra-Resolution process used by Warner Bros. for the DVD; footage from the 1939 Atlanta premieres and 1961 Civil War Centennial Atlanta re-premiere; "The Old South," Fred Zinnemann-directed 1940 theatrical short, which was shown by MGM in theaters prior to the release of "Gone With the Wind"; international prologue; foreign-language version sample scenes; trailer gallery. Disc 4: "Melanie Remembers: Olivia de Havilland Recalls Gone With the Wind," all-new documentary produced especially for this set, featuring de Havilland's personal recollections on the film; "Clark Gable: A King Remembered," a portrait of the legendary actor's long and distinguished career as MGM's most famous leading man; "Vivien Leigh: Scarlet and Beyond," a look at Leigh's short and troubled life, hosted by Jessica Lange; mini documentaries covering lives and careers of the most prominent cast members. (Warner).
A Handful of Dust (1988) Anjelica Huston, Judi Dench, Alec Guiness. (HBO Video).
Henry VIII (2003) Helena Bonham Carter, Ray Winstone. PBS Masterpiece Theatre. Extras: Cast interviews. (HBO Video).
I Drink Your Blood (1971) Bhaskar, John Damon, Lynn Lowry, Tyde Kierney. Digital sound and image restoration. Extras: Commentary by director David Durston, four deleted scenes including the blood-drenched ending deemed too disturbing for 1970s audiences, interviews with the stars, original trailer and radio spot, gallery of stills and poster art, more. (MTI Home Video).
Jesus of Montreal (1989 -- French Canadian) Dir.: Denys Arcand; Lothaire Bluteau, Catherine Wilkening, Johanne-Marie Tremblay. (Koch Lorber Films).
Ju-On: The Grudge (2004 -- Japanese) Dir.: Takashi Shimizu; Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara, Yui Ichikawa, Kanji Tsuda, Kayoko Shibata. Extras: Commentary by Sam Raimi, "Ju-On: The True Story" featurette, making-of featurette, cast interviews, interview with Shimizu, behind-the-scenes featurette, outtakes, alternate ending. (Lions Gate).
Last Train From Gun Hill (1959) Dir.: John Sturges; Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn. (Paramount).
The L Word: The Complete First Season five-disc set, $69.99. Extras: Blooper reel, never-before-seen footage, original puppet show performed by the cast, more. (Showtime).
Lost Junction (2003) Neve Campbell, Billy Burke, Jake Busey. (MGM).
The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection Beautifully boxed six-disc set includes the Marx Brothers' first five films -- "The Cocoanuts," "Animal Crackers," "Monkey Business," "Horse Feathers," "Duck Soup" -- plus a bonus disc of extras and a 40-page collectible booklet; $59.98. Extras: Rare archival telecasts from the "Today" show with Groucho and Harpo Marx, more. (Universal).
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004) Five new CGI-animated tales starring Mickey Mouse and friends. Extras: "Guess What Donald Is Singing?" sing-along game, the "Santa's Workshop Challenge" game and "Santa's Sort" game, the comic "All Things Deleted" behind-the-scenes secrets, the "Inspiration on Ice" featurette with Michelle Kwan, DVD-ROM holiday cards maker. (Disney).
More Tales of the City (1998) Two-disc set of the miniseries based on the stories of Armistead Maupin; $29.98. Extras: Commentary, deleted scenes. (Ardustry Home Entertainment).
The Naked Jungle (1954) Charlton Heston, Eleanor Parker. (Paramount).
The Official Story (1985 -- Argentina) Dir.: Luis Puenzo; Norma Aleandro, Hector Alterio, Chunchuna Villafane, Hugo Arana. (Koch Lorber Films).
Soundstage Presents: Trace Adkins and Travis Tritt PBS concert. (Koch Vision).
Soundstage Presents: Lyle Lovett PBS concert. (Koch Vision).
Spanish Fly (1998) Daphna Kastner, Martin Donovan, Danny Huston, Toni Canto, Antonio Castro. (Miramax).
Star Trek Voyager: The Complete Fifth Season Seven-disc set with 25 episodes, under $100. Extras: Featurettes: "Braving the Unknown," "Time Capsule: B'Elanna Torres," "Time Capsule: Tom Paris," "The Borg Queen Speaks," "Delta Quadrant Make-up Magic"; photo gallery, Easter egg. (Paramount).
The Stepford Wives (2004) Dir.: Frank Oz; Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Bette Midler, Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Jon Lovitz. Extras: Commentary by Oz, six deleted/extended scenes, five featurettes ("A Perfect World: The Making of the Stepford Wives," "Stepford: A Definition," "Stepford: The Architects," "The Stepford Wives," "The Stepford Husbands"); gag reel. (Paramount).
The W.C. Fields Comedy Collection Five-disc set, $59.98: "The Bank Dick," "My Little Chickadee," "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man," "It's a Gift" and "International House." Extras: "W.C. Fields: Behind the Laughter" feature with historians, co-workers and family. (Universal).

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November 16

Alicia Keys: The Diary of Alicia Keys Behind the scenes at the creation of Keys' album. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
All Grown Up: O' Brother Four animated episodes from the Nick series. (Paramount).
The Andy Griffith Show: The Complete First Season Four-disc set with 32 episodes, under $30. (Paramount).
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Volume 3 Two-disc set with 13 episodes from the Cartoon Network Adult Swim series, $29.98. (Warner).
Blondie: Live Recorded at New York's Town Hall on February 10, 1999. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
Blondie: VH1 Behind The Music Episode of the rock series. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) Dir.: Paul Mazursky; Natalie Wood, Robert Culp, Elliot Gould, Dyan Cannon. Extras: Commentary by cast and crew, "Tales of Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" featurette. (Columbia TriStar).
Bopha! (1993) Dir.: Morgan Freeman; Danny Glover, Malcolm McDowell, Alfre Woodard. (Paramount).
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: The Complete Series Five-disc set with 32 episodes of the 1979 series starring Gil Gerard and Erin Gray, $89.98. (Universal).
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Seven Six-disc set, $59.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes; featurettes: "Buffy: It's Always Been About the Fans," "Buffy 101: Studying the Slayer," "Generation S," "The Last Sundown," "Buffy Wraps"; more. (Fox).
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) Dir.: David Twohy; Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Thandie Newton, Judi Dench, Karl Urban, Alexa Davalos. Theatrical and unrated director's cut editions. Extras: Commentary by Twohy, Urban and Davalos; "Riddick's Worlds" interactive tour of the sets; "Virtual Guide to The Chronicles of Riddick" from the perspective of the characters; "Riddick Insider Facts on Demand" trivia and background facts that can pop-up during the film; "Toomb's Chase Log" that leads up to the start of the film; visual effects featurette; deleted scenes; first level of the Xbox "The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay" game. (Universal).
The Commish -- Season One Twenty-two episodes, $59.98. Extras: Interviews with creator Stephen J. Cannell, actors Michael Chiklis and Theresa Saldana, more. (Anchor Bay).
The Crabb Family: #1 Hits Live Christian music. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
The Director's Label Collector's Edition Box Set Four-disc set bringing together the first three Director's Label DVDs showcasing the unique projects of Spike Jonze, Chris Cunningham and Michel Gondry (music videos, shorts, commercials, documentaries) as well as a fourth bonus disc of extra material by the directors; $59.98. (Palm Pictures).
Elf (2003) Dir.: Jon Favreau; Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Edward Asner, Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel, Peter Dinklage. Two-disc set. Extras: Commentary by Favreau, commentary by Ferrell, four holiday featurettes, trivia subtitle track, "Buddy's Adventure" series of four games, "Buddy" read-along, Elf karaoke, deleted and alternate scenes, five behind-the-scenes featurettes. (New Line).
Fanny and Alexander (1983) Dir.: Ingmar Bergman; Permillia Allwin, Bertil Guve, Gunn Wallgren. In two editions: A landmark, comprehensive five-disc set that includes the U.S. theatrical version and, for the first time on home video in the U.S., the original five-hour television version; $59.95. Extras: Bergman's own feature-length documentary "The Making of Fanny and Alexander," offering a unique glimpse into his creative process and a candid behind-the-scenes look at a monumental film in the making; new interviews with Bergman collaborators and actors from the film; an audio commentary on the theatrical version by Peter Cowie; "Ingmar Bergman Bids Farewell to Film," an hour-long conversation with Bergman made for Swedish TV in 1984; introductions by Bergman to 11 of his films; a selection of Bergman theatrical trailers; costume sketches and video footage of the models for the film's sets; and more. A second two-disc edition will include the Academy Award-winning U.S. theatrical version with commentary by Peter Cowie, along with a bonus disc of the Bergman introductions and trailers; $29.95. (The Criterion Collection).
First Snow of Winter (1998) Animated. Voices of Miriam Margoyles, Tim Curry, Ashley Johnson. (Columbia TriStar).
Foul Play (1978) Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Dudley Moore, Burgess Meredith. (Paramount).
1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) Dir.: Ridley Scott, Gerard Depardieu, Sigourney Weaver. (Paramount).
Frasier: The Complete Final Season Four-disc set with 23 episodes, under $40. Extras: "Observations, Analyses and Goodbyes" featurette, "Frasier Says Farewell" featurette. (Paramount).
The Hebrew Hammer (2003) Adam Goldberg, Andy Dick, Judy Greer, Mario Van Peebles. Extras: Commentary, eight deleted scenes, gag reel, original student short film. (Paramount).
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2004) Clive Owen, Malcolm McDowell, Jonathan Rhys-Myers. (Paramount).
The Iron Giant Special Edition (1999) Voices of Jennifer Aniston, Vin Diesel, Harry Connick Jr., James Gammon, Cloris Leachman, Christopher McDonald, John Mahoney, Eli Marienthal, M. Emmet Walsh. Extras: Eight never-before-seen additional scenes with introductions by director Brad Bird, including an alternate opening sequence; thirteen mini-documentaries revealing the origin and the in-depth development process of film; interviews with creative consultant Teddy Newton on the storyboard sequence development process; "The Voice of the Giant" featurette; scene-specific commentaries; motion gallery of original animation; a letter from Ted Hughes, author of the original book upon which the film was based; Easter eggs revealing the behind-the-scenes filmmaking process. (Warner).
Jimmy Neutron: Attack of the Twonkies One double-length episode and three bonus episodes. (Paramount).
Kangaroo Jack: G'Day U.S.A.! (2004) Direct-to-video animated sequel to 2003's "Kangaroo Jack." Extras: National Geographic mini-documentary on kangaroos and the Australian Outback, interactive challenge, kangaroo rap sequence, "How to draw a Kangaroo." (Warner).
The Kids in the Hall: The Complete Season Two Four-disc set. $59.95. Extras: Two best-of compilations featuring fan favorites, 30 minutes of never-before-seen-on-TV performances from the Rivoli Theater, "An Oral History: Season Two," commentary, performance poster gallery. (A&E Home Video).
Late Night Shopping (2001) Luke de Woolfson, James Lance, Kate Ashfield, Enzo Cilenti. Extras: Director and writer commentary, behind-the-scenes featurette, additional clips, original theatrical trailer, liner notes by British film critic and broadcaster Jason Solomons. (Home Vision Entertainment).
Meatloaf: VH1 Storytellers Meatloaf shares the stories and inspirations behind his songs. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
Miles Electric: A Different Kind of Blue Interviews with some of Miles Davis' sidemen (Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Dave Holland, Gary Bartz) as well as concert footage. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
National Lampoon's Holiday Reunion (aka National Lampoon's Thanksgiving Reunion (2003) Judge Reinhold, Bryan Cranston, Penelope Ann Miller. Telefilm. (Fox).
The Pickle (1993) Dir.: Paul Mazursky; Danny Aiello, Dyan Cannon, Shelly Winters, Jerry Stiller, Ally Sheedy. Extras: Commentary by Mazursky, "Tales of the Pickle" featurette. (Columbia TriStar).
Ragtime (1981) Dir.: Milos Forman; James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern, Kenneth McMillan, Pat O'Brien, Donald O'Connor, James Olson, Mandy Patinkin, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Mary Steenburgen, Debbie Allen. Extras: Commentary by Forman and executive producer Michael Hausman, deleted scene, "Remembering Ragtime" featurette. (Paramount).
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! Uncensored. (2004) Hour-long tribute to the entertainer featuring Dave Chappelle, Margaret Cho, Jamie Foxx, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Harvey, Chris Rock, Denis Leary, Robin Williams and more. Extras: Extended interview footage. (Paramount)
The Saddest Music in the World (2004) Dir.: Guy Maddin; Isabella Rossellini, Mark McKinney. Extras: Three Guy Maddin short films, "The Saddest Characters in the World" cast featurette, "Teardrops in the Snow: The Making of The Saddest Music in the World" featurette. (MGM).
Short Cuts (1993) Dir.: Robert Altman; Tim Robbins, Julianne Moore, Robert Downey, Jr., Jack Lemmon, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Two-disc set. Extras: Isolated music and effects track; new video conversation between Altman and Tim Robbins; "Luck, Trust and Ketchup" 90-minute documentary on the making of the film; a 50-minute audio interview with Raymond Carver; deleted scenes; a look inside the marketing of the film; plus a copy of the Vintage Press companion book of Carver short stories, newly reprinted for this DVD release. (The Criterion Collection).
Smallville: The Complete Third Season Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Commentary on three episodes, "Producing Smallville: The Heroes Behind the Camera" behind-the-scenes featurette, "The Chloe Chronicles: Volume II" webisodes from Season 3, unaired scenes with commentary, gag reel, Easter egg, DVD-ROM extras. (Warner).
Snoop Dogg: The Puff Puff Pass Tour Documentary on Snoop Dogg's 29 city tour. (Eagle Rock Entertainment).
Space Ghost Coast to Coast Volume 2 Two-disc set with 13 episodes from the Cartoon Network Adult Swim series, $29.98. (Warner).
Testament (1983) Jane Alexander, William Devane. (Paramount).
Top Gun Special Collector's Edition (1986) Dir.: Tony Scott; Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, Meg Ryan. (Paramount).
Wetherby (1985) Dir.: David Hare; Vanessa Redgrave, Judi Dench, Ian Holm, Joely Richardson, Tom Wilkinson. Extras: "Director's Introduction," a behind-the-scenes look at writing Wetherby from writer-director David Hare; selected filmographies and biographies; essay by author and critic Brian McFarlane. (Home Vision Entertainment).
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie (2004) Voices of Dan Green, Wayne Grayson. Extras: Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Memory Challenge, two music videos from the "Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie" soundtrack. (Warner).

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November 23

As Told by Ginger: The Wedding Frame Three animated episodes from the Nick series. (Paramount).
Bandit Queen (1994 -- India) Dir.: Shekhar Kapur; Seema Biswas, Aditya Srivastava. (Koch Lorber Films).
Boy Meets World Season Two Three-disc set with 23 episodes, $49.99. Extras: Cast and crew commentaries. (Buena Vista).
Dark Shadows DVD Collection 15 Four-disc set with 40 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Interviews. (MPI Home Video).
Ghost in the Shell -- Stand Alone Complex Volume Three Four episodes of the anime series (airing on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block) in two versions: Standard Edition in Dolby Digital for $24.98 and a Limited Edition with two discs, one in Dolby Digital and one in DTS Digital. (Manga Entertainment/Bandai Entertainment).
Golden Girls Season One Three-disc set with 25 episodes, $49.99. Extras: "Let's Talk Fashion With Joan and Melissa Rivers" featurette. (Buena Vista).
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) Dir.: Alfonso Cuaron; Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, David Thewlis, Gary Oldman. Two-disc set. Extras: A selection of mystifying exclusive never-before-seen footage; "Creating the Vision," an interview with J.K. Rowling and the filmmakers; three interactive memory challenge games: "Magic You May Have Missed," "Catch Scabbers,""Quest with Sir Cadogan"; self-guided iPIX tours into Honeydukes and Professor LupinÕs Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom; interviews with the cast lead by Johnny Vaughan and the Shrunken Head; "Care of Magical Creatures" animal trainers featurette; "Choir Practice" sing-along with the Hogwarts choir; "Hogwarts Portrait Gallery" featurette with a closer look at the various portraits lining the walls of Hogwarts castle; "Conjuring a Scene" featurette with an in-depth look at the making of key scenes from the film; theatrical trailers of all three Harry Potter films; Electronic Arts game preview; DVD-ROM PC capable features include Wizard Trading Cards and a Hogwarts Timeline. (Warner).
Home Improvement Season One Three-disc set with 24 episodes, $49.99. Extras: Commentaries, "Loose Screws" featurette. (Buena Vista).
In Search of Santa (2004) Animated direct-to-video. Voices of Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff. (Miramax).
Lizzie McGuire Boxed Set: Vol. 1 Four-disc set with 22 episodes, $49.99. Extras: Commentaries on select episodes, Lizzie McGuire "look" featurette. (Buena Vista).
Oasis (2002 -- Korean) Kyung-gu Sol, Nae-sang Ahn. (Facets Video).
The Radley Metzger Collection: Volume 1 "Therese and Isabelle," "The Alley Cats" and "Camille 2000"; $49.95. (First Run Features).
Ray Charles Celebrates a Gospel Christmas With the Voices of Jubilation! (2003) Concert of holiday favorites. (Urbanworks Entertainment).
Secret Things (2002 -- French) Sabrina Seyvecou, Coralie Revel, Roger Mirmont. (First Run Features).
Seinfeld Volume 1 Four-disc set with all 18 episodes from Seasons One and Two, $49.95. Newly enhanced in high definition. Extras: Loaded with approximately 12 hours of exclusive special features, including the following extra features, tailored to the episodes included in the particular set. "Inside Looks": Interviews with the cast and creators about what was happening behind the scenes as the episodes were created and filmed; "Yada Yada Yada": commentaries from the cast remembering the making of the episodes; "In the Vault": Saved from the cutting room floor... deleted scenes; "Not That There' Anything Wrong With That": outtakes and bloopers; "Master of His Domain": See Jerry in NBC promotional ads and trailers; "Notes About Nothing": behind-the-scenes scoop and production notes. Volume 1 additional extras: Two versions of the original pilot episode; "How It Began": An hour-long look at how Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David first came up with the idea for the show, how it almost didn't get made; Tonight Show footage. (Columbia TriStar).
Seinfeld Volume 2 Four-disc set with all 22 episodes from of Season Three, $49.95. Newly enhanced in high definition. Extras: Loaded with approximately 12 hours of exclusive special features, including the following extra features, tailored to the episodes included in the particular set. "Inside Looks": Interviews with the cast and creators about what was happening behind the scenes as the episodes were created and filmed; "Yada Yada Yada": commentaries from the cast remembering the making of the episodes; "In the Vault": Saved from the cutting room floor... deleted scenes; "Not That There' Anything Wrong With That": outtakes and bloopers; "Master of His Domain": See Jerry in NBC promotional ads and trailers; "Notes About Nothing": behind-the-scenes scoop and production notes. Volume 2 additional extras: "Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo": If you thought Cosmo Kramer was hilarious, wait until you meet the real Kramer: Kenny Kramer! (Columbia TriStar).
Seinfeld Deluxe Holiday Gift Set "Seinfeld Volume 1" and "Seinfeld Volume 2" in a boxed set that includes a limited edition script with handwritten notes from Larry David, exclusive "Monk's Diner" salt & pepper shakers and collectible playing cards; $119.95. (Columbia TriStar).
Sleepover (2004) Alexa Vega, Mika Boorem, Kallie Flynn Childress, Scout Taylor-Compton, Sam Huntington. Extras: Commentary by director Joe Nussbaum, Vega, Boorem, Taylor-Compton, Childress; "A Guide to the Perfect Sleepover" featurette; "Meet the Girls" cast featurette; "Ready, Set, Action!" behind-the-scenes featurette; the casts' "Sleepover Confessions" featurette; gag reel; photo gallery; Easter egg. (MGM).
Stealing Sinatra (2003) David Arquette, William H. Macy, Thomas Ian Nicholas. (Showtime).
Tanner on Tanner (2004) Dir.: Robert Altman; Michael Murphy, Cynthia Nixon, Pamela Reed. Follow-up to "Tanner '88," from Robert Altman satirist Garry Trudeau. Extras: Behind-the-scenes footage, new interviews with Altman, Trudeau, Nixon and Murphy; behind-the-scenes photo gallery including shots from the Democratic National Convention. (Showtime).
The Terminal (2004) Dir.: Steven Spielberg; Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stanley Tucci, Chi McBride, Diego Luna, Barry "Shabaka" Henley, Kumar Pallana, Zoe Saldana, Eddie Jones, Jude Ciccolella, Kevin Weisman. Available as a single disc and as a three-disc Limited Edition Gift Set featuring the film with DTS sound on disc one, a second disc of exclusive behind-the-scenes material developed by Spielberg's special features producer, Laurent Bouzereau, a third disc CD with the original motion picture soundtrack. Extras: "Booking the Flight" dialogue with Spielberg, producers and screenwriters on the origin of the script idea and story line; "Waiting for the Flight" behind-the-scenes featurette on the daunting task of building a fully functioning airport terminal from scratch; "Boarding: The People of the Terminal" interviews with the film's stars and ensemble cast; "The Take Off: Making the Terminal" making-of featurette; "In Flight Service: The Music of the Terminal"; "Landing: Airport Stories"; more. (DreamWorks).
A Touch of Frost Season 4 Three-disc set of the popular British detective series; $49.98. (MPI Home Video).
Zhou Yu's Train (2004 -- Chinese) Gong Li, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Sun Honglei. (Columbia TriStar).

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November 30

Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) James Caviezel, Claire Forlani, Jeremy Northam, Malcolm McDowell. Extras: Commentary by director Rowdy Herrington, deleted scenes, bloopers, photo gallery, "Celebrating the Legend" featurette. (Columbia TriStar).
Daredevil Director's Cut (2003) Dir.: Mark Steven Johnson. Stars: Ben Affleck, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jennifer Garner, Colin Farrell, Jon Favreau, Scott Terra, Ellen Pompeo, Joe Pantoliano, Coolio. Twenty minutes of additional footage. DTS and Dolby. Extras: Commentary by director Johnson and producer Gary Foster, "Giving the Devil His Due: The Making of Daredevil Director's Cut" featurette. (Fox).
Eating (1990) Dir.: Harry Jaglom; Nelly Alard, Frances Bergen, Mary Crosby, Lisa Richards. (New Video).
Fantastic Films of Ray Harryhausen: Legendary Science Fiction Five-disc set, $57.95. "First Men in the Moon" (1964), "20 Million Miles to Earth" (1957), "Earth vs the Flying Saucers" (1956), "Mysterious Island" (1961), "It Came From Beneath the Sea" (1955). (Columbia TriStar).
The Happy Gilmore/Billy Madison Collection Two-disc set with Adam Sandler's "Billy Madison Special Edition" and "Happy Gilmore Special Edition," $27.98. Extras: Deleted and alternate scenes, outtakes, more. (Universal).
Hero (2004 -- Chinese) Dir.: Zhang Yimou; Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Dao Ming, Donnie Yen. Extras: "Hero Defined" behind-the-scenes featurette, storyboards, "Inside the Action: A Conversation With Quentin Tarantino." (Miramax).
It's All True (1993) Documentary based on the unfinished film by Orson Welles. (Paramount).
Kathy Griffin: Allegedly Uncensored concert featuring the "D-List" comedienne. (Anchor Bay).
The Keep (1983) Dir.: Michael Mann; Scott Glenn, Alberta Watson, Jurgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky, Gabriel Byrne, Ian McKellen. (Paramount).
The Lords of Discipline (1983) David Keith. (Paramount).
Lost in Space Season Two: Volume Two Four-disc set with 16 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Original 1966 cast interviews, stills. (Fox).
Luther (2003) Joseph Fiennes, Alfred Molina, Claire Cox, Peter Ustinov. Extras: Cast featurettes. (MGM).
Northern Exposure -- The Complete Second Season Two disc set, $59.98. (Universal).
The Protectors Four-disc set with 26 episodes of the 70s cult classic featuring a trio of British crimefighters, $79.95. (A&E Home Video).
Racing With the Moon (1984) Dir.: Richard Benjamin; Sean Penn, Elizabeth McGovern, Nicolas Cage, Suzanne Adkinson. Extras: Commentary by Benjamin, three featurettes: "The Story -- The People," "The Making of Racing for the Moon," "The Race Goes On." (Paramount).
Samantha: An American Girl Holiday (2004) AnnaSophia Robb, Mia Farrow, Jordan Bridges. Live-action film based on the best-selling character from American Girl's book and doll collection. (Warner).
Spider-Man 2 (2004) Dir.: Sam Raimi; Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons, Donna Murphy, Daniel Gillies, Dylan Baker, Willem Dafoe, Cliff Robertson. Two-disc set for $29.96; a gift set will also be available for $49.95 that will include such goodies as a portfolio of artwork "inspired by" the film and a reprint of a classic "Spider-Man" comic. Extras: Ten hours of extras including an "Enter the Web" feature that allows viewers to experience in a virtual sense what it's like to be on the set of the film, commentaries, featurettes, a 12-part "making of" documentary, bloopers, and much, much more. (Columbia TriStar).
Tru Calling Season One Six-disc set with 20 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes; deleted scenes; featurettes: "Finding the Calling: The Pilot," "The Tru Path: Season One," "Evil Comes Calling: A Late Season Twist"; Full Blown Rose "Somebody Help Me" music video; Easter egg. (Fox).


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