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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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December 6

American Kickboxer 1 (1991) John Barrett, Keith Vitali. (Warner).
American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990) Michael Dudikoff. (Warner).
American Ninja V (1999) Lee Reyes. (Warner).
American Samurai (1992) David Bradley, Mark Dacascos. (Warner).
Ann Rule Presents: The Stranger Beside Me (2003 -- TV) Barbara Hershey, Billy Campbell. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Volume 4 Two-disc set with 13 episodes, $29.98.Extras: Commentary on all 13 episodes, promos, footage from the 2004 Adult Swim Panel at Comic Con 2004, "Spacecataz" never-before seen episode, "Raydon Detector," fan art gallery: puppet-talking promos, play all gag, "Making of the Recording of Episode 55: Spacegate World," "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" movie trailer. (Warner).
Arizona (1940) Jean Arthur, William Holden, Warren William, Porter Hall. (Sony).
Batman: The Animated Series -- Volume Four (DC Comics Classic Collection) Four-disc set with 24 episodes, $44.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "Interactive Arkham Asylum" featurette. (Warner).
Belle of the Yukon (1944) Randolph Scott, Gypsy Rose Lee, Dinah Shore, Bob Burns. (Sony).
Berlinguer I Love You (1977 -- Italy) Roberto Benigni, Alida Valli, Carlo Monni. (Koch Lorber).
Captain Jack (1999) Bob Hoskins, Gemma Jones. (Koch Vision).
Cause Celebre (1987 -- TV) Helen Mirren, David Suchet. (Koch Vision).
Chain of Command (1994) Michael Dudikoff. (Warner).
Cinderella Man (2005) Dir.: Ron Howard; Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko. Single disc, $29.98; widescreen two-disc Collector's Edition boxed set containing additional bonus features and exclusive collectibles priced at $44.98. Extras: Commentary by Ron Howard; commentary by writer Akiva Goldsman; commentary by writer Cliff Hollingsworth; deleted scenes; "The Fight Card: Casting Cinderella Man" featurette; "The Man, the Movie, the Legend: A Filmmaking Journey" featurette on transforming Russell Crowe into Jim Braddock; "For the Record: A History in Boxing" with legendary trainer Angelo Dundee; "Ringside Seats" featurette on the original Braddock/Baer match; "Jim Braddock: The Friends & Family Behind the Legend" featurette. The "Cinderella Man" Collector's Edition contains additional deleted scenes; "Russell Crowe's Personal Journey: Becoming Jim Braddock" featurette; "Pre-Fight Preparations" featurette focuses on script development; "Lights, Camera, Action: The Fight From Every Angle" featurette focuses on cinematography/choreography; "Braddock vs. Baer Fight Footage" authentic James J. Braddock vs. Max Baer fight from 1935; photo montage; "The Sound of the Bell" focus on music/score; "Cinderella Man music" featurette. (Universal).
The Count of Monte Christo (1998 -- France) Gerard Depardieu, Ornella Muti, Jean Rochefort. Two-disc set of the French TV miniseries. (Koch Lorber).
The Dark Corner (1946) Dir.: Henry Hathaway; Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix, Mark Stevens, Kurt Kreuger, Cathy Downs. Extras: Commentary by film historians Alain Silver and James Ursini. (Fox Film Noir).
Delta Force 3: The Killing Game (1991) Nick Cassavetes. (Warner).
Dirty Love (2005) Jenny McCarthy, Carmen Electra, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Kam Heskin, Victor Webster. Rated and unrated editions. Extras: Commentary by McCarthy and director John Asher. (First Look Home Entertainment).
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) Dir.: Jay Chandrasekhar; Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, Jessica Simpson, Wiilie Nelson, Burt Reynolds. PG-13 rated theatrical version and unrated version. Extras: Two sets of additional scenes, one PG-13 and the other set unrated; PG-13 and unrated gag reels; "The Hazards of Dukes: Go Behind the Scenes': "How to Launch a Muscle Car 175 Feet in 4 Seconds"; "The General Lee Lives"; "Daisy Dukes: The Short Short Shorts"; Jessica Simpson "These Boots Are Made for Walkin' music video. (Warner).
Everybody Loves Raymond: The Complete Fifth Season (2000-01) Five-disc set with 25 episodes, $44.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, blooper reel, deleted scenes. (HBO Video).
Fantastic Four (2005) Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Hamish Linklater, Kerry Washington. Extras: First look at "X-Men 3" hosted by producer and Marvel guru Avi Arad; behind-the-scenes footage hosted by the entire cast, showing the super-hero promotional world tour they embarked on to publicize the film; three deleted scenes; "Making of Fantastic Four" featurette; Fox Movie Channel featurettes; music videos: "Everything Burns" and "Come On Come In"; more. (Fox).
Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005) Full-length live-action movie, based on American Girl's best-selling six-book series featuring Felicity, a 10-year old girl growing up in Colonial America. Extras: "On Set With Felicity" behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with star Shailene Woodley; "Felicity's Williamsburg": Tour of Felicity's hometown of Williamsburg, Virginia, now a living history museum. (Warner).
Fifty/Fifty (1992) Peter Weller, Robert Hays. (Warner).
A Fine Mess (1986) Dir.: Blake Edwards; Ted Danson, Howie Mandel, Richard Mulligan, Stuart Margolin
First Circle (1991 -- TV) Robert Powell, Victor Garber, Dominic Raacke, Gunther Maria Halmer, F. Murray Abraham. (Koch Vision).
Forbidden Games (1952 -- France) Dir.: Rene Clement; Georges Poujouly, Brigitte Fossey, Amedee, Laurence Badie. (The Criterion Collection).
Four Minutes (2005 -- TV) ESPN drama on Roger Bannister starring Jamie MacLachlan and Christopher Plummer. Extras: Original film of Bannister breaking the four-minute mile, interviews, deleted scenes, outtakes, on-the-set featurette, commentary by the filmmakers, trivia track. (Buena Vista).
Full House: The Complete Second Season Four-disc set with 22 episodes, $29.98. Extras: "Full House" trivia challenge, "Top Ten Rules of Parenting" featurette. (Warner).
Fun With Dick and Jane (1977) Dir.: Ted Kotcheff; George Segal, Jane Fonda, Ed McMahon, Richard Gautier. (Sony).
The Future of Food (2005) Documentary examines the complex web of market and political forces that are changing the food we eat as huge multinational corporations seek to control the world's food system. Two-disc set, $24.95. Extras: "GE-Free Recipes" from eight of the country's most admired chefs and cookbook authors; interview with New York Times journalist and U.C. Berkeley professor Michael Pollan on the real cost of food; Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)'s resource guide on farmers' markets; section on seed saving; food and farming for kids; farmers' portraits; downloadable "Taking Action" toolkit. (Cinema Libre Studio).
Garfield and Friends, Volume Five (1993-94) Three-disc set with 24 episodes, $39.98. (Fox).
Gargoyles Season 2, Volume 1: We Live Again Three-disc set with 26 episodes, $39.99. Extras: Episode introductions by series creator Greg Weisman, "The Gathering of Cast and Crew" featurette, commentary. (Buena Vista).
Gleason: The Jackie Gleason Story (2002 -- TV) Brad Garrett, Saul Rubinek. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).
Green Acres -- The Complete Third Season Four-disc set with 30 episodes, $29.95. (Sony).
Hellbound (1994) Chuck Norris, Calvin Levels. (Warner).
The Hitman (1991) Chuck Norris, Michael Parks. (Warner).
Imagine: John Lennon Deluxe Edition (1988) Dir.: Andrew Solt. Documentary. Backed by a monumental 36-tune sound track, the film draws from a treasure trove of material, including the musician's own collection of more than 240 hours of film and videotape, much of it never publicly seen. Extras: "Tribute to John Lennon: The Man, the Music, the Memories" with filmmakers David L. Wolper, Andrew Solt, Sam Egan, editors Bert Lovitt and Bud Friedgen; "John Lennon: Truth Be Told": BBC Radio interview with John and Yoko; "Acoustic Imagine" never-before released performance at the Apollo Theatre, New York City, Dec 17 1971; "Island House" never-before seen footage at the Lake House home of John and Yoko, Tittenhurst Estate in Ascot, England; interview with William Ernest Pobjoy, head master of Quarry Bank High School -- John Lennon's grammar school; "John Lennon Music Guide" DVD ROM feature. (Warner).
Jackass Volume One Fifty never-before-released uncensored segments; $24.99. Extras: Commentary on select episodes by Johhny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dimitry Elyashkevich and Jeff Tremaine. (Paramount).
Jackass the Box Set (2000-02) Four-disc set with all three volumes of "Jackass" (including the previously missing Volume 1) completely upgraded with never-before-released footage, an entire disc loaded with bonus features, plus a 48 page collectable book; $69.99. (Paramount).
Kenny Rogers Christmas Special: Keep Christmas With You (1992 -- TV) Recorded at the Grand Palace Theater in Branson, Missouri. Features guests Garth Brooks, BoyzIIMen and Trisha Yearwood. $6,99. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).
Kid Galahad (1962) Elvis Presley, Gig Young, Lola Albright, Joan Blackman, Charles Bronson. (MGM/Sony).
Kidnapped (2005 -- TV) Masterpiece Theatre presentation of Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure. Stars Anthony Pearson, Iain Glen, Adrian Dunbar, Paul McGann, Gregor Fisher and Kirstin Coulter Smith; $19.95. (WGBH Boston Video)
Kiss of Death (1947) Dir.: Henry Hathaway; Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy, Coleen Gray, Richard Widmark, Taylor Holmes, Howard Smith, Karl Malden. Extras: Commentary by film historians Alain Silver and James Ursini. (Fox Film Noir).
Konga (1961) Michael Gough, Margo Johns, Jess Conrad, Claire Gordon. (Sony).
Ladies in Lavender (2005) Dir.: Charles Dance; Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Daniel Bruhl, Natasha McElhone, Freddie Jones, Miriam Margoyles, David Warner, Geoffrey Bayldon. (Sony).
Land Raiders (1969) Telly Savalas, George Maharis, Arlene Dahl, Janet Landgard. (Sony).
Law & Order: The Fourth Year 22 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Extended and deleted scenes. (Universal).
M*A*S*H Season Nine (1980-81) Three-disc set with 20 episodes, $39.98. (Fox).
MacGyver -- The Complete Fourth Season (1988-89) Five-disc set with 19 episodes; $36.99. (Paramount).
The Magnificent Seven -- Complete First Season Two-disc set with nine episodes, $29.95. (Sony).
The Matt Helm Lounge Four-disc set with four Matt Helm super-spy films, $34.95. "The Silencers" (1966), starring Dean Martin, Stella Stevens, Daliah Lavi; "Murderer's Row" (1966), starring Dean Martin, Ann Margret, Karl Malden; "The Ambushers" (1967), starring Dean martin, Senta Berger, Janice Rule; "The Wrecking Crew" (1969), starring Dean Martin, Elke Sommer, Sharon Tate. (Sony).
The Mummy Lives (1993) Tony Curtis, Leslie Hardy. (Warner).
Murder She Wrote: Season Two Twenty-two episodes, $49.98. (Universal).
Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica -- The Final Season (2004) Two-disc set of the fourth and final season, $26.99. Extras: "Behind the Scenes: Nick & Jessica," "The Good, the Bad, and the Mess-Ups," "Newlyweds Moments." (Paramount).
Out of the Woods (2005 -- TV) Edward Asner, Jason London, Mel Harris, Missy Crider. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).
Penguins Under Seige (2005) Family program about South Africa's Blackfoot Penguins; $14.98. (Koch Vision).
Pet Alien: Lighter Side of Doom Four 11-minute computer animated episodes from the kids series, $14.98. (Fox).
Postcards From Buster: Buster's Buddies (2005) Four episodes from the series that uses a blend of animation and live action, starring Buster (from PBS' "Arthur" series), a curious world explorer who's always ready for fun and adventure; $14.99. Extras: Drawing with Marc Brown, creator of the "Arthur" book series; overview of the series for parents and educators. (Paramount).
Power Rangers S.P.D.: Boom (Vol. 4) Three episodes. Extras: "The Power Rangers Want You" featurette,"Delta Squad Runner Virtual Simulator. (Buena Vista).
Power Rangers S.P.D.: Zapped (Vol. 5) Three episodes. Extras: "The Power Rangers Want You" featurette,"Delta Squad Runner Virtual Simulator. (Buena Vista).
The Proud Family Movie (2005) TV feature based on the animated TV series. Extras: Alternate ending, music video "Enjoy Yourself," "Penny's Drivers Ed" game, four "Proud Family Shorties" from the show; $14.99 (Disney).
Ride Beyond Vengeance (1966) Chuck Connors, Joan Blondell, Gloria Grahame, Gary Merrill, Bill Bixby, Michael Rennie. (Sony).
Ring of Fire 3: Lion Strike (1995) Don "The Dragon" Wilson, Jonathon Wilson, Bobbie Phillips. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).
The Rockford Files: Season One Three-disc set with 23 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Introduction by James Garner. (Universal).
Roll Bounce (2005) Dir.: Malcolm D. Lee; Bow Wow, Brandon T. Jackson, Marcus T. Paulk, Rick Gonzalez. Extras: Commentary by director Malcolm Lee, Bow Wow, Chi McBride, Mike Epps, screenwriter Norman Vance Jr., and producers Robert Teitel and George Tillman Jr.; behind-the-scenes featurette; deleted scenes; "The Look of Roll Bounce" '70s Stylin' featurette; gag reel; Cinemax special; music video. (Fox).
Roseanne: The Complete Second Season Four-disc set with 24 episodes, $39.98. Extras: John Goodman audition, behind-the-scenes featurette, cast interviews, more. (Anchor Bay).
Scarred (2005) Julian Berlin, Maxine Bahns, Hannah Leigh, Johnny Mack, Charity Shea, George Williams. Extras: Commentary by the director, deleted scenes. (MTI Home Video).
The Shadow Riders (1982 -- TV) Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, Ben Johnson, Geoffrey Lewis, Jeff Osterhage. (Sony).
Shoot the Piano Player (1960) Dir.: Francois Truffaut; Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michale Mercie. (The Criterion Collection). Extras:
Star Wars: Clone Wars -- Vol. 2 Five animated episodes, $19.98. Extras: Commentary by the artists, "Connecting the Dots" featurette that shows the links between the animated series and "Revenge of the Sith," concept art galleries, more. (Fox).
Superman: The Animated Series -- Volume Two (DC Comics Classic Collection) Two-disc set with 18 episodes, $26.99. Extras: "Menaces of Metropolis: Behind the Villains of Superman" featurette. (Warner).
That's So Raven: Raven's House Party Four music- and dance-themed episodes from the Disney Channel series, $19.99. Extras: Trivia game, bloopers and outtakes. (Disney).
Thundercats: Season One, Volume One Six-disc set, $64.92. (Warner).
24: Season Four Seven-disc set with 24 episodes, $69.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, branched deleted scenes, "The Longest Day" music video, "24: Conspiracy" mobisodes 1-24, "Breaking Ground: Building the New CTU" featurette, "Blood on the Tracks" featurette, "Lock and Load" featurette. extended scenes, Season 4/5 bridge prequel, Season 5 teaser and trailer, more. (Fox).
Two Hands (1999) Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown, David Field, Susie Porter, Rose Byrne. (Miramax).
Walt Disney Treasures: The Chronological Donald, Volume 2, 1942-1946 Two-disc set in a metal case, $32.99. (Disney).
Walt Disney Treasures: Disney Rarities, Celebrated Shorts 1920s-1960s Two-disc set in a metal case, $32.99. (Disney).
Walt Disney Treasures: Legendary Heroes: Elfego Baca and The Swamp Fox Two-disc set in a metal case, $32.99. (Disney).
Walt Disney Treasures: The Mickey Mouse Club: The Adventures of Spin and Marty: 1955-1956 Two-disc set in a metal case, $32.99. (Disney).
The West Wing: Season Five Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $59.98. Extras: "In POTUS We Trust" featurette that takes an in-depth look at President Bartlet and the man who helped define his character, "Gaza: Anatomy of an Episode" featurette, "Political Missteps" deleted scenes, three episode commentaries. (Warner).
Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) Dir.: Otto Preminger; Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Gary Merrill, Bert Freed, Tom Tully, Karl Malden, Ruth Donnelly, Craig Stevens. Extras: Commentary by film noir historian Eddie Muller, photo gallery. (Fox Film Noir).
Yu-Gi-Oh! Volume 4.1: A New Evil (2005) Seven episodes from the Kids' WB! Show's fourth season, $14.98. (4Kids Entertainment).

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December 13

Airplane: Don't Call Me Shirley! Edition (1980) Dir.: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker; Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Lloyd Bridges, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Stack, Peter Graves, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. (Paramount). Extras: Commentary by producer Jon Davidson and writers/directors Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker and David Zucker; Longhaul Version: includes deleted scenes, interviews; trivia track. (Paramount).
Bad News Bears (2005) Dir.: Richard Linklater; Billy Bob Thornton, Greg Kinnear, Marcia Gay Harden, Sammi Kane Kraft, Ridge Canipe, Brandon Craggs, Jeffrey Davies. Extras: Commentary by director Richard Linklater and writers Glenn Ficarra and John Requa; deleted scenes; outtakes; featurettes: "At Bat With the Bears," "Writing the Bad News Bears," "Scouting for the Big Leagues," "Spring Training"; video baseball cards. (Paramount).
The Baxter (2005) Michael Showalter, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Williams, Justin Theroux, Zak Orth, Michael Ian Black, Catherine Lloyd Burns, Peter Dinklage, Paul Rudd. (Sony).
The Beautiful Country (2005) Nick Nolte, Tim Roth, Bai Ling. Extras: Commentary by director Hans Petter Moland, interview with screenwriter Sabina Murray, behind-the-scenes photo gallery. (Sony).
Big Bad Mama Special Edition (1974) Angie Dickinson, William Shatner, Tom Skerritt. Extras: "Mama Knows Best: A Retrospective," commentary by Roger Corman and Angie Dickinson. (Buena Vista/Roger Corman Collection).
CIA II: Target Alexa (1994) Lorenzo Lamas, Kathleen Kinmont, John Savage. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).
Crooked Hearts (1991) Vincent D'Onofrio, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Peter Berg, Cindy Pickett, Juliette Lewis, Noah Wyle, Peter Coyote. (Sony/MGM).
Deadly Breed (1989) William Smith, Addison Randall, Blake Bahner. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).
Death Race 2000 Special Edition (1975) Dir.: Paul Bartel; David Carradine, Simone Griffeth, Sylvester Stallone, Mary Woronov. Extras: "Playing the Game: Looking back at Death Race 2000" featurette, commentary by Roger Corman and Mary Woronov. (Buena Vista/Roger Corman Collection).
DinoCroc (2004) Costas Mandylor, Charles Napier, Jane Longenecker, Jake Thomas. (Buena Vista/Roger Corman Collection).
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Complete Fifth Season Eight-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.98. Extras: "Hazzard County Stunt Team: Reunited and In Your Face!" featurette pays homage to Paul Baxley, the show's original stunt coordinator; "Cooter's Place: Keeping the Dream Alive" featurette on Cooter's Place, the Mecca for any "Dukes" fan. (Warner).
The Erasure Show -- Live in Cologne (2005) Recorded during the group's 2005 European tour; $19.98. (Caroline Distribution).
Everybody Wins (1990) Dir.: Karel Reisz; Nick Nolte, Debra Winger, Will Patton, Judith Ivey, Jack Warden. (Sony).
F.I.S.T. (1978) Dir.: Norman Jewison; Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon, David Huffman, Kevin Conway, Tony Lo Bianco. (MGM/Sony).
Family Bonds Single disc with 10 episodes, $29.95. Extras: Commentary by director, producer and writer; family business conversation with the staff of All-State Bail and Bonds; "Family Unfiltered": a BBQ with the Evangelistas; family photo album. (HBO Video).
The Five Pennies (1959) Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tuesday Weld, Louis Armstrong. (Paramount).
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) Dir.: Judd Apatow; Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Leslie Mann, Jane Lynch. Extras: R-rated and unrated versions. Gag reel; "You Know How I Know You're Gay?" routine with commentary by director/co-writer Judd Apatow and actor/co-producer Seth Rogen; 1970s sex education film (Rated version only); "Line-o-rama": A look at the cast on the set doing different variations of the same line; waxing "documentary": A four camera behind-the-scenes look at Steve Carell's chest being waxed; deleted scenes; "Date-a-palooza": Additional deleted footage of the crazy speed dating scene; commentary with director/co-writer Judd Apatow, actor/co-writer Steve Carell and cast. The unrated DVD features an extended film with over 17 minutes of never-before-seen footage, plus additional deleted scenes with commentary by director/co-writer Judd Apatow and actor/co-producer Seth Rogen; "My Dinner With Stormy: Actor/co-producer Seth Rogen has dinner with adult film star Stormy Daniels; "Andy's Fantasies." (Universal).
Gallipoli (1981) Dir.: Peter Weir; Mark Lee, Bill Kerr, Harold Hopkins, Charles Lathalu Yunipingli, Heath Harris, Ron Graham, Gerda Nicolson, Mel Gibson. Extras: "Entrenched: The Making of Gallipoli" (six documentaries). (Paramount).
Gilmore Girls: The Complete Fifth Season. Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $59.98 SRP. Extras: Commentary by creator-writer-producer Amy Sherman-Palladino and writer-producer Dan Palladino on "You Jump, I Jump, Jack"; "The Gilmore Girls Turn 100" featurette on the 100th episode; behind-the-scenes of the 100th Episode; "Who Wants to Talk Gilmore." (Warner).
Godzilla: Final Wars (2004 -- Japan) Masahiro Matsuoka, Rei Kikukawa, Don Frye, Akira Takarada. (Sony).
Harryhausen Gift Set Three-disc set with three classics, each with digitally mastered audio: "20 Million Miles to Earth" ( 1957), "Earth vs. the Flying Saucers" (1956) and "It Came from Beneath the Sea" (1955), $49.95. Extras: Each disc includes "The Harryhausen Chronicles" documentary and "This Is Dynamation" featurette; "Earth vs. the Flying Saucers" includes a making-of featurette. (Sony).
In the Line of Duty: The FBI Murders (1988 - TV) David Soul, Michael Gross. Ronny Cox, Bruce Greenwoord. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).
The Island (2005) Dir.: Michael Bay; Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Sean Bean, Steve Buscemi, Michael Clarke Duncan. Extras: Commentary by Bay, behind-the-scenes effects and stunts featurette. (DreamWorks).
King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries Gift Set (2005) A step-by-step, first-hand account of Peter Jackson's "King Kong" eight-month production process. Limited edition work of art that comes with a collector's letter of authenticity. Introduced by Jackson, the package's 54 intriguing production diaries provide an opportunity to see stars Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody in action as they bring the tale of "King Kong" to the screen. As a special bonus, the set includes a fascinating, detailed look at the creation of one of the film's most exciting action sequences: the spectacular Kong/T-Rex battle scene. Released a day before "King Kong" opens in theaters. Gift Set Contents: A full-color book with more than 50 pages containing dozens of on-set and behind-the-scenes photographs, drawings and images from the production; four exclusive production lithographs created by the conceptual artists at Big Primate Pictures and WETA workshop, commissioned exclusively for the production diaries DVD collection and suitable for framing; numbered letter of authenticity; two DVDs featuring 54 production diaries, an introduction from director Peter Jackson. $39.98. (Universal).
Kronk's New Groove (2005) Direct-to-video animated sequel to "The Emperor's New Groove"' $29.99. Extras: "Kronk's Brain Game," "Pyramid Scheme," "How to Cook a Movie" featurette. (Disney).
Miami Vice Season Two Three-disc set with 22 episodes, $59.98; soundtrack remixed in 5.1 Surround. (Universal).
Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976) Dir.: Paul Mazursky; Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith, Christopher Walken, Jeff Goldblum. (Fox).
Out of the Cold (1999) Keith Carradine, Mia Kirshner, Mercedes Ruehl, Brian Dennehy, Judd Hirsch. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).
Pretty Persuasion (2005) Evan Rachel Wood, Ron Livingston, James Woods, Jane Krakowski, Elizabeth Harnois, Danny Comden, Michael Hitchcock, Adi Schnall. (Sony).
Prime Target (1990) Tom Rocklyn, Sharon Sheehan. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).
The Producers Deluxe Edition (1968) Dir.: Mel Brooks; Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Kenneth Mars, Estelle Winwood, Renee Taylor, Christopher Hewett, Lee Meredith, William Hickey. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette, collectible booklet, more. (Sony).
Puddle Cruiser (1966) Broken Lizard (Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske). Extras: Commentary by director Jay Chandrasekhar and Erik Stolhanske, commentary by the rest of Broken Lizard, "Rodeo Clowns" featurette that documents Broken Lizard's promotional tours. (Fox).
Reba: Season Two Three-disc set with 24 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "Reba 2.0: The Second Season" featurette. (Fox).
Roadracers (1994 -- TV) Dir.: Robert Rodriguez; David Arquette, John Hawkes, Salma Hayek, Jason Wiles, William Sadler. (Buena Vista).
Rock 'n' Roll High School Special Edition (1979) Dir.: Allan Arkush; P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten, Clint Howard, Dey Young, Mary Woronov, Paul Bartel, The Ramones. Extras: "Back to School: A Retrospective" new featurette; commentary by Roger Corman and Dey Young; commentary by director Allan Arkush, producer Michael Finnell and screenwriter Richard Whitley; audio outtakes at the Roxy (original recordings of The Ramones during the shooting of the final scene). (Buena Vista/Roger Corman Collection).
Saint Ralph (2005) Campbell Scott, Jennifer Tilly, Adam Butcher. Extras: Commentary by writer-director Michael McGowan, behind-the-scenes featurette. (Sony).
Scooby-Doo in Where's My Mummy? (2005) Direct-to-video Scooby-Doo animated feature. Extras: "Scooby-Doo: The Curse of the Lost Lunch" National Geographic Entertainment featurette produced especially for kids in which Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and Kid "Y" discover King Tut's tomb in Egypt while in search of an ancient banquet; "Escape From the Ankh" interactive chamber challenge; "Mystery Voices" behind-the-scenes featurette that includes the voiceover talent of Casey Kasem and other stars who contributed to the feature; Scooby-Doo rap music video. (Warner).
Silence Becomes You (2005) Alicia Silverstone, Sienna Guillory, Joe Anderson. (First Look Home Entertainment).
The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season Four-disc set with 23 episodes, $49.98. Packed in a limited edition Marge head box. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, animation showcases, deleted scenes, sketch gallery, three featurettes: "Invitation From Matt Groening," "Homer and the Third Dimension" and "Paul and Linda's Lentil Soup." (Fox).
Sin City (Recut & Extended) (2005) Dir.: Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez, with special guest director Quentin Tarantino; Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Clive Owen, Nick Stahl, Powers Boothe, Rutger Hauer, Elijah Wood, Rosario Dawson, Benicio Del Toro, Jaime King, Devon Aoki, Brittany Murphy, Michael Clarke Duncan, Carla Gugino. Two-disc set with theatrical version and unrated, extended edition plus the complete graphic novel, $39.99. Extras: Commentary by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller; commentary by Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino; commentary by Austin premiere audience reaction; "15-minute Film School With Robert Rodriguez"; "The Movie in High Speed Green Screen"; "The Long Take": 17 uninterrupted minutes of Tarantino's segment; "Sin City Night at Antones": filmmaker, cast and crew party; "10-minute Cooking School With Robert Rodriguez"; bloopers; "A Hard Top With a Decent Engine": The cars of "Sin City"; "Making the Monsters" special effects make-up; "Trench Coats & Fishnets": The costumes of "Sin City"; "Booze, Broads & Guns": The props of "Sin City"; "How It Went Down: Convincing Frank Miller to Make the Film"; "Sin-Chroni-City" interactive game. (Dimension).
Suze Orman: For the Young, Fabulous and Broke (2005) Based on the #1 N.Y. Times best selling book "The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous and Broke," $19.99. (Paramount).
Thunder and Lightning (1977) David Carradine, Kate Jackson. (Fox).
Tour of Duty: The Entire Series 14-disc set with all three seasons, 58 episodes, $121.95. (Sony).
Valiant (2005) Voices of Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie, John Cleese, John Hurt. Extras: Bloopers, "Valiant Training Challenge" game. (Disney).
The Yards: Director's Cut (2000) Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan, Ellen Burstyn, Faye Dunaway, Steve Lawrence, Tony Musante. Extras: Commentary by director James Gray; commentary by Gray and Steven Soderbergh; roundtable discussion with Wahlberg, Theron, Caan, Gray; deleted scenes; "Visualizing The Yards" featurette; behind-the-scenes featurette; original concept art. (Buena Vista).

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December 20

The Amazing Race Season 7 (2005) Four-disc set, $42.99.Extras: Mat chats; commentaries on select episodes with Greg Smith, Brian Smith, Alex Ali, Lynn Warren, Rob Mariano, Amber Brkich, Uchenna Agu and Joyce Agu; "Side Trips"; "Reliving the Race." (Paramount).
Battlestar Galactica: Season 2.0 Three-disc set with 10 episodes, $49.98.Extras: Deleted scenes, podcasts. (Universal).
The Brothers Grimm (2005) Dir.: Terry Gilliam; Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Peter Stormare, Jonathan Pryce, Monica Bellucci, Lena Headey, Laura Greenwood, Julian Bleach, Bruce MacEwen. Extras: Commentary by Gilliam, deleted scenes, "Bringing the Fairytale to Life" behind-the-scenes featurette, "The Visual Magic of The Brothers Grimm" featurette. (Buena Vista).
Chicago -- The Razzle-Dazzle Edition (2002) Dir.: Rob Marshall; Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, Taye Diggs, John C. Reilly, Christine Baranski, Lucy Liu. Two-disc set. Extras: New bonus materials: Extended musical performances, song rehearsals, Chita Rivera's encore, "From Stage to Screen: The History of Chicago," "An Intimate Look at Director Rob Marshall," VH1 Behind the Movie, "When Liza Minnelli Became Roxie Hart"; Original DVD bonus materials: Deleted musical number "Class" performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones and Queen Latifah, commentary with the director and screenwriter Bill Condon. (Buena Vista).
Cry_Wolf (2005) Julian Morris, Lindy Booth, Jared Padalecki, Jon Bon Jovi, Sandra McCoy, Kristy Wu, Jane Beard, Gary Cole. In rated and unrated editions. Extras: Unrated: "The Tower of Babble" award-winning short film that led the filmmakers to "Cry_Wolf," deleted and alternate scenes; "Enter the Sinister Set" tour with Morris. Both the unrated and rated DVD bonus features: Commentary by the filmmakers, "Manual Labor" short film that helped the filmmakers win the Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival, "Wolves, Sheep and Shepherds" casting featurette, more. (Universal).
ER: The Complete Fourth Season Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $49.98. Extras: Deleted scenes, gag reel, "Anatomy of Ambush" documentary on the technical challenges of producing the episode "Ambush" that aired live in Season 4, East and West "Live" post-show newscasts, Easter egg "Yo Mama" outtake with Maria Bello. (Warner).
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Campbell Scott, Jennifer Carpenter, Colm Feore, Joshua Close, Kenneth Welsh, Duncan Fraser, JR Bourne, Mary Beth Hurt, Henry Czerny, Shohreh Aghdashloo. In PG-13 and unrated editions. Extras: Commentary by director Scott Derrickson and the cast, "Genesis of the Story" featurette, featurettes on visual design and casting. (Sony).
Fortunes (2005) Mike McGlone, James Urbaniak, Tony Hale, Peter Dinklage. Extras: Commentary by Mike McGlone, James Urbaniak, director Parker Cross and writer-producer Matt Salzberg; deleted scenes (including an alternate ending); Tobin Sprout's "Slow Flanges" music video; cast and crew biographies. (MTI Home Video).
Four Brothers (2005) Dir.: John Singleton; Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, Andre Benjamin, Garrett Hedlund, Terrence Howard, Josh Charles, Sofia Vergara, Fionnula Flanagan. Extras: Commentary by Singleton, deleted scenes, four featurettes: "The Look of Four Brothers," "Crafting Four Brothers," "Behind the Brotherhood," "Mercer House Shootout." (Paramount).
The Great Raid (2005) Dir.: John Dahl; Benjamin Bratt, James Franco, Robert Mammone. Theatrical single-disc and two-disc unrated director's cut edition. Extras: Commentary by the director, producer, technical advisor, editor and book author; deleted scenes; "The Price of Freedom" making-of documentary; "Captain Dale Dye's Boot Camp" featurette; War in the Pacific interactive timeline; "Sound Mixing The Great Raid:" "The Veterans Remember." Two-disc set adds more deleted scenes, "The Ghosts of Bataan" documentary, history lessons with author Hampton Sides, boot camp outtakes, "Dedication to the Soldiers of Bataan." (Buena Vista).
Here Come The Tigers (1978) Richard Lincoln, James Zvanut, Samantha Grey, Manny Lieberman, William Caldwell, Fred Lincoln, Xavier Rodrigo. (Sony).
Hit Me (2005) Max Herholz, Camden Brady, Kofi Natei. (Monarch Home Video).
Ice Men (2004) David Hewlett, Martin Cummins. (Wolfe Video).
Land of College Prophets (2005) Thomas Edward Seymour, Philip Guerette, Tina Angelillo, Russ Russo. B-movie sci fi-fantasy-black comedy by the Hale Manor Collective. (York Entertainment).
Martha's Baking Favorites (2005) Martha Stewart. Extras: Bonus ROM material: Printable recipes and shopping lists for each segment on the DVD, Baking Pantry 101, pastry tip glossary, cake decorating tips and techniques, meringue & whipped cream, leftover dough treats, a crisper crust tip, bonus video: classic pie gift "Good Thing," bloopers. (Warner).
Must Love Dogs (2005) Dir.: Gary David Goldberg; Diane Lane, John Cusack, Elizabeth Perkins, Christopher Plummer, Stockard Channing, Ali Hillis, Dermott Mulroney. Extras: Additional scenes, gag reel. (Warner).
November (2005) Courteney Cox, James LeGros, Michael Ealy, Nora Dunn, Nick Offerman, Anne Archer. Extras: Commentary by director Greg Harrison and director of photography Nancy Schreiber, commentary by director Greg Harrison and screenwriter Benjamin Brand, alternate opening, "A Conversation With Lew Baldwin" (composer/visual effects), photo galleries. (Sony).
Once Upon a Mattress (2004 -- TV) Carol Burnett, Tracey Ullman, Denis O'Hare, Zooey Deschanel, Matthew Morrison, Michael Boatman, Tom Smothers. TV tweaking of the fairy tale. (Buena Vista).
Party of Five: The Complete Second Season Five-disc set with 22 episodes, $49.95. Extras: "A Look Back With Jennifer Love Hewitt" featurette, commentaries on select episodes. (Sony).
Rebound (2005) Dir.: Steve Carr; Martin Lawrence, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Breckin Meyer, Horatio Sanz, Oren Williams, Patrick Warburton, Megan Mullally. Extras: Commentary by the screenwriters, storyboards. (Fox).
Serenity (2005) Dir.: Joss Whedon; Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher, Summer Glau, Ron Glass, David Krumholtz and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Extras: Commentary by Whedon, deleted scenes, outtakes, special Introduction by Whedon, "Re-lighting the Firefly" and "What's in a Firefly?" featurettes. (Universal).
Seven Men From Now Special Collectors Edition (1956) Randolph Scott, Gail Russell, Lee Marvin. Extras: Commentary by James Kitses, film historian and author of "Horizons West: Anthony Mann, Budd Boetticher, Sam Peckinpah"; "Bud Boetticher -- An American Original" featurette; "The John Wayne Stock Company: Gail Russell" featurette; photo gallery. (Paramount).
21 Hours at Munich (1976 -- TV) William Holden, Shirley Knight, Franco Nero, Richard Basehart, Anthony Quayle. (Sony).
USS Poseidon: Phantom Below (2005) Adrian Paul, Catherine Deut, Matthew St. Patrick. (Sony).
Vodka Lemon (2003 -- Armenian) Romen Avinian, Lala Sarkissian, Ivan Franek, Ruzan Mesropyan. (New Yorker).
The White Dragon (2004 -- Hong Kong) Dir.: Wilson Yip; Cecilia Chung, Shiu Hung Hui. (Sony).

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December 26

Ab-Normal Beauty (2004) Dir.: Oxide Pang; Race Wong, Anson Leung, Elkin Cheng. Extras: DTS surround, deleted scenes, making-of featurette. (Tartan Video Asia Extreme).
American Pie Presents Band Camp (2005) Eugene Levy, Tad Hilgenbrinck, Arielle Kebbel, Jason Earles, Crystle Lea Lightning, Jun Hee Lee, Chris Owen, Ginger Lynn Allen, Lauren C. Mayhew, Matt Barr, Timothy Stack, Angela Little, Rachel Veltri, Matt Baker, Dossett March, Jennifer Walcott. DVD Original. Rated and unrated editions. Extras: Rated version: Deleted scenes; outtakes; "Band Camp Dirty Diary" behind-the-scenes featurette; "Band Camp's Dirty Secrets" set tour hosted by Rachel Veltri and Angela Little; "Rover Cam Uncut!" "Band Camp Girls: The Music Video." Unrated version adds "Poolside With Band Camp Girls" featurette; "Unrated Love Lessons With Ginger Lynn." (Universal).
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold (1995) J.J. North, Ted Monte, Raelyn Saalman. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Comedy Collection).
The Battle History of the United States Military Five-disc set with 17 documentary features with volumes on the Marines, Navy, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard, $59.95.(A&E Home Video).
Beach Balls (1988) Philip Paley, Heidi Helmer. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Comedy Collection).
Big Doll House (1971) Pam Grier, Judith M. Brown, Roberta Collins. Extras: Film critic Leonard Maltin interviews Roger Corman. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Early Films Collection).
Brain Dead (1990) Bill Pullman, Bill Paxton, Bud Cort, Nicholas Pryor, Patricia Charbonneau. Extras: Cast biographies. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Early Films Collection).
Caged Heat (1974) Dir.: Jonathan Demme; Juanita Brown, Roberta Collins, Donald Heitzer, Erica Gavin, Mike Shack. Extras: Film critic Leonard Maltin interviews Roger Corman. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Early Films Collection).
Cheyenne Warrior (1994 -- TV ) Kelly Preston, Bo Hopkins, Dan Haggerty, Clint Howard. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Early Films Collection).
Corporate Affairs (1990) Peter Scolari, Mary Crosby, Richard Herd. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Comedy Collection).
Criss Angel: Mindfreak: The Complete Season One Two-disc set with 15 episodes, $26.95. Extras: Commentary by Criss on select episodes, interactive illusions, interview, "Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Illusions," behind-the-scenes photo gallery, biography. (A&E Home Video).
The Crusades: Crescent & the Cross (2005 -- TV) History Channel documentary in a two-disc set, $29.95. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette, timeline, two extra full-length features. (A&E Home Video).
Dark Water (2005) Dir.: Walter Salles; Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Pete Postlethwaite, Camryn Manheim, Ariel Gade, Perla Haney-Jardine, Debra Monk. (Buena Vista).
Empire of the Wolves (2005 -- French) Jean Reno, Arly Jover. (Sony).
Fire on the Amazon (1993) Sandra Bullock, Craig Sheffer. Extras: Cast biographies. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Early Films Collection).
A Girl, 3 Guys and a Gun (2001) Natasha Henstridge, June Allyson, Robin Clark, Brent Florence, Kenny Luper. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Comedy Collection).
Happy Here and Now (2002) Karl Geary, Shalom Harlow, Ally Sheedy, Gloria Reuben, Clarence Williams III, David Arquette. (Sony).
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) Kathleen Quinlan, Bibi Andersson, Ben Piazza, Lorraine Gary. Extras: Commentary by Quinlan; video interview with Quinlan; cast biographies. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Early Films Collection).
Into the Blue (2005) Dir.: John Stockwell; Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, Scott Caan, Ashley Scott, Josh Brolin. Extras: Commentary by director John Stockwell, deleted scenes, making of featurette. (Sony).
Jackson County Jail (1976) Tommy Lee Jones, Yvette Mimieux. Extras: Film critic Leonard Maltin interviews Roger Corman, cast biographies. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Early Films Collection).
Last Resort (1986) Charles Grodin, Megan Mullally, Jon Lovitz. Extras: Cast and crew biographies. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Comedy Collection).
Loose Screws (1985) Bryan Genesse, Lance Van Der Kolk, Alan Deveau. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Comedy Collection).
Love 101 (2000) Michael Muhney, Mary Kay Cook, Jon Collins. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Comedy Collection).
Love Thy Neighbor (2002) Scott Wolf, Jake Weber, Roy Scheider. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Comedy Collection).
My Brother's War (1997) Dir.: James Brolin; James Brolin, Josh Brolin, Jennie Garth. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Early Films Collection).
School Spirit (1985) Tom Nolan, Elizabeth Foxx, Larry Linville. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Comedy Collection).
Seaquest DSV: Season One All 23 episodes including the pilot, $59.98. (Universal).
The Shield: Season 4 Four-disc set with 13 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, deleted scenes, documentary. (Fox).
Stalled (2000) Dalya Taylor Adams, Carla Betz. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Comedy Collection).
Suburbia (1984) Dir.: Penelope Spheeris; Chris Pedersen, Bill Coyne, Jennifer Clay, Timothy O'Brien. Extras: Commentary by Spheeris, cast biographies, (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Early Films Collection).
Toy Story 2 Special Edition (1999) Dir.: John Lasseter, Ash Brannon; voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, Wayne Knight, John Morris, Laurie Metcalf, Estelle Harris. (Disney).
Undiscovered (2005) Pell James, Steven Strait, Kip Pardue, Carrie Fisher, Ashlee Simpson, Shannyn Sossamon. (Lions Gate).
Welcome to Planet Earth (1996 -- TV) George Wendt, Bryan Cranston, Shanna Reed. (Buena Vista/The Roger Corman Comedy Collection).

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December 27

America's Funniest Home Videos: Best of Kids & Animals Three-disc set, $29.99. (Shout! Factory).
Black Dawn (2005) Steven Seagal, Mike Baldridge, Eddie Velez, David St. James, Ric Sarabia. Extras: "The Making of Black Dawn" featurette, interview with Steven Seagal. (Sony).
Bram Stoker's Dracula/Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Double Feature Two-disc set with Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 "Bram Stoker's Dracula" starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Richard E. Grant and Cary Elwes; and Kenneth Branagh's 1994 "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" starring Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hulce, Helena Bonham Carter, Aidan Quinn, Ian Holm and John Cleese; $19.94. (Sony).
Cafe Lumiere (2003 -- Japan) Dir.: Hou Hsiao-Hsien; Yo Hitoto, Tadanobu Asano, Masato Hagiwara. (Wellspring).
The Football Factory (2004) Dir.: Nick Love; Danny Dyer, Dudley Sutton, Tony Denham. Extras: Deleted scenes, commentary by director Nick Love and star Danny Dyer, stills gallery, production design gallery, TV spots, B-Roll Clips, "The Making of The Football Factory" and "Nick Love Testing the Props" featurette. (Image Entertainment).
Grizzly Man (2005) Dir.: Werner Herzog; documentary. (Lions Gate).
Happy Here and Now (2002) David Arquette, Liane Balaban, Gloria Reuben, Ally Sheedy, Clarence Williams III. (MGM/Sony).
Hole in One (2004) Dir: Richard Ledes; Michelle Williams, Meat Loaf, Tim Guinee, Wendell Pierce. (Wellspring).
Path of Evil (2005) Justin Ament, Ryan Deal, Carrie Finklea. Extras: Storyboards, interview with special effects make-up artist E. Larry Day. (MTI Home Video).
Shooting Gallery (aka Pool Hall Prophets) (2005) Freddie Prinze Jr., Ving Rhames, Roselyn Sanchez. Extras: DTS sound, "making-of" featurette, pool hall lingo segment, "The Long Frame" featurette. (First Look Home Entertainment).
Pterodactyl: Evil Is in the Air (2005 -- TV) Coolio, Amy Sloan, Cameron Daddo. Sci Fi Channel movie. (Showtime).
Sonata for Viola (1981) Banned for years by the Soviet government, "Sonata for Viola" is regarded as the definitive document on one of the 20th century's most important composers, Dmitri Shostakovich. Miraculously preserved from the hands of the KGB who wanted it destroyed, the film has been fully restored after being hidden for years. $29.95. (Facets Video).
Tracey Takes On ... Season One Three-disc set with 10 episodes, $34.98. Extras: Commentary by Tracey Ullman, "Meet the Characters" slide show, "Tracey Takes on New York," "Tracey Takes on ... Fern: The Early Days ... Fern & Harry ... Linda ... Janie." (HBO Video).
2046 (2005 -- Hong Kong) Dir.: Wong Kar Wai; Tony Leung, Chiu Wai, Gong Li, Faye Wong, Takuya Kimura, Ziyi Zhang, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Chang Chen, Dong Jie, Maggie Cheung, Byrd, Thongchai McIntyre. Extras: "Behind the Scenes of 2046" featurette; alternate ending; deleted scenes; interviews with Wong Kar Wai, Tony Leung and Ziyi Zhang; music video; photo galleries. (Sony).
When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2003 -- Japan) Dir.: Yojiro Takita; Kiichi Nakai, Koichi Sato, Yui Natsukawa, Takehiro Murata. (Wellspring).
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (2005) Dir.: Judy Irving; documentary. Extras: Flock updates, short films, urban legends, flock origins, a special homage to Connor the parrot, Mark Bittner's home movies, a parrots music video, deleted scenes, biography of filmmaker Judy Irving. (Docurama).


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