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Archangel (2005 -- TV) Daniel Craig, Yekaterina Rednikova, Gabriel Macht. An Oxford historian embarks on a dangerous adventure when he uncovers the dark mystery behind the alleged secret diaries of Josef Stalin. (MTI Home Video).

Battle of the Brave (2004) Tim Roth, Gerard Depardieu, Irene Jacob, Vincent Perez, Jason Isaacs, Colm Meaney. Adventure set against the backdrop of France's abandonment of Canada. (Sony).

Beverly Hills 90210: The Complete First Season (1990-91) Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $61.99. Extras: Commentary by Darren Star on select episodes, "Beginnings With Darren Star" featurette, "Meet the Class of West Beverly High" featurette, "Six Degrees of 90210 -- Who Did What to Whom," "Season One -- The Recap." (Paramount).

Blood of My Brother (2005) Compelling documentary that looks at one family's grief and desperation resulting from the death of their oldest son at the hands of American soldiers in Iraq; takes audiences deep into the day to day life of the American-occupied Iraqi people; $29.98. (Lifesize Entertainment).

Cars (2006) Voices of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry The Cable Guy, Cheech Marin, Tony Shalhoub, Jenifer Lewis, Paul Dooley, George Carlin, Katherine Helmond, John Ratzenberger, Michael Keaton, Richard Petty, Jeremy Piven, Bob Costas, Darrell Waltrip, Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Michael Schumacher, Jay Leno. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette "Inspiration for Cars"; four deleted scenes; new Pixar animated short "Mater and the Ghostlight"; "One Man Band" short that played with the film in theaters. (Disney).

The Chairman (1969) Gregory Peck, Anne Heywood, Arthur Hill. (Fox).

Cinema Paradiso (1989) Dir.: Giuseppe Tornatore; Antonella Attili, Philipe Noiret, Enzo Cannavale, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio, Isa Danieli, Leo Gulllotta, Jacques Perrin, Pupella Maggio, Agnese Nano, Leopoldo Trieste, Tano Cimarosa, Nicola Di Pinto, Roberta Lena, Nino Terzo, Brigitte Fossey. Extras: Two Disc Deluxe Edition ($24.95): Director's version of film, domestic version of film, "Little Italy Love Story: Cinema Paradiso Style" featurette, "The Paradise of Cinema: Celebrating a Classic" documentary, "Cucina Paradiso" Food Network tribute "Easy Entertaining With Michael Chiarello," commentary by Italian film expert Millicent Marcus featuring director Guiseppe Tornatore. Limited Collector's Edition Box Set ($39.99): Director's version of film, domestic version of film, "Cinema Paradiso" soundtrack from Ennio Marricone, "Little Italy Love Story: Cinema Paradiso Style" featurette, "The Paradise of Cinema: Celebrating a Classic" documentary, "Cucina Paradiso" Food Network tribute "Easy Entertaining With Michael Chiarello," special recipe cCards from Food Network stars inspired by "Cinema Paradiso," collectible lobby cards, commentary by Italian film expert Millicent Marcus featuring director Guiseppe Tornatore. (The Weinstein Co./Genius Products).

Complete Harveytoons Collection Four-disc set with all 312 short Harveytoon cartoons. The cartoons, available on DVD for the first time ever, were originally created in the 1940s and '50s, and have been digitally restored. Harveytoon characters include Casper the Friendly Ghost, Wendy the good little witch, Hot Stuff the little devil, Richie Rich, Herman and Katnip, and others; $39.98. (Classic Media).

The Debt (2003 -- TV) Warren Clarke, Barbara Marten, Martin Freeman, Hugo Speer, Lee Williams. BBC thriller about an ex-robber who reluctantly agrees to do one last job in order to protect his family. (BFS Entertainment & Multimedia Ltd.).

An Evening With Kevin Smith: Evening Harder (2006) Director Kevin Smith and his trusty sidekick Jason Mewes take viewers to London and Toronto for a no-holds barred Q&A with college students about filmmaking, pop culture and general questions. Follow-up to 2002's "An Evening With Kevin Smith." Unrated and uncensored two-disc set; $28.96. Extras: "Toronto: Limo Ride" featurette, "London: Man on the Street" featurette. (Sony).

The Fallen Idol (1948) Dir.: Carol Reed; Ralph Richardson, Michele Morgan, Sonia Dresdel, Bobby Henrey, Denis O'Dea, Jack Hawkins. New, restored high-definition digital transfer. Extras: "A Sense of Carol Reed," a 2006 documentary, featuring interviews with director Reed's friends and collaborators; illustrated Reed filmography; original press book; book including new essays by Geoffrey O'Brien, David Lodge, and Nicholas Wapshott, as well as "The Basement Room," the Graham Greene short story on which the film is based. (The Criterion Collection).

Flower Drum Song Special Edition (1961) Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Benson Fong, Jack Soo, Juanita Hall, Reiko Sato. New digitally remastered picture and 5.1 surround sound. Extras: Commentary by Nancy Kwan and film historian Nick Redman, "A Classic Evolves: From Print to Stage to Screen" featurette, "Faces of the East: Casting Flower Drum Song" featurette, "The Songs of Flower Drum Song" featurette, "All-Access Pass to the Sets and Costumes of Flower Drum Song," "The Legacy of Rodgers and Hammerstein." (Universal).

Freak Out (2004) James Heathcote, Dan Palmer, Nicola Connell, Yazz Fetto, Chilli Gold. Two-disc set. Two horror film addicts turn a mental patient in to a slasher. Extras: Commentaries by director-writer-producer Christian James, actor-writer Dan Palmer and actor-producer Yazz Fetto; commentary by James, Palmer and actors James Heathcote, Nicola Connell and Chilli Gold, moderated by BBC Radio 1 movie critic James King; "Making Out" behind-the-scenes featurette; "Geek Out" Internet movie critics featurette; "Bum-Feeling 101" sketch featuring the characters of "Freak Out"; "5 Minute Film School" film school-type tips; "Honey, I Blew Up the Looney" featurette; "The Video Store" spoof films; deleted scenes; Zaniac music video. (Anchor Bay).

Gary Cooper: The Signature Collection Six-disc set with new-to-DVD "Sergeant York" (two-disc Special Edition), "The Fountainhead," "Springfield Rifle," "The Wreck of Mary Deare" and "Dallas"; $49.92. "Sergeant York" is available separately for $26.99; "The Fountainhead" for $19.97. (Warner).

Sergeant York (1941) Dir,: Howard Hawks; Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie, George Tobias. Extras: Commentary by Jeannine Basinger, classic cartoon "Porky's Preview," vintage short "Lions for Sale," Cooper trailer gallery, new making-of featurette "Sergeant York: Of God and Country," vintage biographical profile "Gary Cooper: American Life, American Legend."
The Fountainhead (1949) Dir.: King Vidor; Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Raymond Massey, Kent Smith, Henry Hull, Ray Collins. Extras: New featurette "The Making of The Fountainhead."
Springfield Rifle (1952) Dir.: Andre De Toth; Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter.
The Wreck of Mary Deare (1959) Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Michael Redgrave, Richard Harris.
Dallas (1950) Gary Cooper, Ruth Roman, Steve Cochran, Raymond Massey, Barbara Payton, Leif Erickson.

Homicide: Life on the Street: The Complete Series Megaset 35-disc set with all 122 episodes of the critically acclaimed series, plus a new bonus DVD with the three "Law & Order" crossover episodes and "Homicide: the Movie"; $299.95. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, interviews with Barry Levinson, Tom Fontana, Henry Bromell, David Simon, and James Yoshimura; "To Catch a Killer: Homicide Detectives" episode of A&E's signature series "American Justice"; Superbowl XXVII commercials for Season One premiere; "Homicide: Life on the Street" song listings; "Inside Homicide" with David Somin and James Yoshimura; feature-length documentary "Anatomy of a Homicide"; VSDA panel and live DVD commentary with Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, James Yoshimura, and David Simon; Barry Levinson's acceptance speech for the 2004 VSDA Career Achievement Award; cast biographies; more. (A&E Home Video).

Hooray for Hollywood (1975) Documentary on Hollywood of the 1930s-40s, narrated by Mickey Rooney; $24.99. (First Look Home Entertainment).

JAG: The Complete Second Season (1996-97) Four-disc set, $64.99. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "Setting Sail With Season 2," "Inside the Real JAG Corps." (Paramount).

James Bond Ultimate Editions Four volumes of James Bond films; Volumes 1 and 2 released November 7; Volumes 3 and 4 released December 12. Features state-of-the-art Lowey Process digital frame-by-frame restoration and new 5.1 DTS Surround Sound. Each film gets a two-disc treatment with such extras as never-before-seen footage from the Bond archives, rare interviews, deleted scenes, documentaries, interactive film guides, more. Volume 1: "Goldfinger," "The World Is not Enough," "Diamonds Are Forever," "The Man With the Golden Gun" and "The Living Daylights." Volume 2: "Thunderball," "Die Another Day," "The Spy Who Loved Me," "A View to a Kill" and "Licence to Kill." $89.98 each volume.(MGM).

Little Man (2006) Dir.: Keenen Ivory Wayans; Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Tracy Morgan, Kerry Washington, Linden Porco. Extras: Commentary by the Wayans brothers; deleted and extended scenes; "From the Ground Up" visual effects featurette; "Linden's World" featurette on the life of Linden Porco, who portrays the body of Calvin; "Method or Madness" featurette on "method" acting. (Sony).

The Marlon Brando Collection Six-disc set with "Mutiny on the Bounty" (two-disc set) and four Brando films new-to-DVD: "Julius Caesar," "The Formula," "Reflections in a Golden Eye" and "Teahouse of the August Moon"; $59.92. "Bounty" is available separately for $26.99; "Julius Caesar" is available for $19.97. (Warner).

Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) Dir.: Lewis Milestone; Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard, Richard Harris, Hugh Griffith, Richard Haydn, Tarita. New digital transfer from restored Ultra-Panavision 65mm elements with the soundtrack remastered in Dolby Digital 5.1. Extras: Alternate prologue and epilogue sequences not seen theatrically; two vintage featurettes: "1964 New York World's Fair Promo" and "Story of the HMS Bounty"; Marlon Brando movies trailer gallery; new featurette "After the Cameras Stopped Rolling: The Journey of the Bounty"; two vintage featurettes: "Voyage of the Bounty to St. Petersburg" and "Tour of the Bounty."
Julius Caesar (1953) Dir.: Joseph L. Mankiewicz; Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud, Louis Calhern, Edmond O'Brien, Greer Garson, Deborah Kerr, George Macready, Michael Pate, Richard Hale, Alan Napier. Extras: Introduction by TCM host Robert Osborne, new featurette "The Rise of Two Legends."
The Formulas (1980) Dir.: John G. Avildsen; George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud. Extras: Commentary by director John G. Avildsen and screenwriter Steve Shagan.
Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967) Dir.: John Huston; Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Brian Keith, Julie Harris. Extras: Vintage behind-the-scenes featurette.
The Teahouse of the August Moon (1956) Dir.: Daniel Mann; Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, Machiko Kyo, Eddie Albert, Paul Ford. Extras: Vintage featurette "Operation Teahouse."

Martha's Favorite Cookies (2006) Single disc provides easy-to-follow information on baking 33 of Martha's favorite cookie recipes, $14.97. (Warner).

M*A*S*H Season 11 Three-disc set with 21 episodes, including the feature-length series finale, $39.98. (Fox).

M*A*S*H Martinis and Medicine Collection 36-disc boxed set with all 11 seasons; $199.98. Extras: Robert Altman's 1970 "MASH," two bonus discs of never-before-seen extras, including a "Just the FAQs" interactive trivia game, "M*A*S*H: Television's Serious Sitcom" A&E Biography episode, "M*A*S*H 30th Reunion" documentary, "Memories of M*A*S*H" documentary, blooper reel, "My Favorite M*A*S*H" promo spots, cast interviews and clips from the last day of filming, public service announcements from the cast, unproduced episode script: "Hawkeye on the Double," "Jocularity" compilation featurette, "Fan Base" featurette. (Fox).

Melrose Place: The Complete First Season (1992-93) Eight-disc set with 32 episodes, $61.99. Extras: "Beginnings" mini-featurette, "Friends and Neighbors" mini-featurette, "Neighbors & Friends" mini-featurette, "Season One Episode Guide," "Melrose Place: Behind the Scenes" featurette, "Amanda" mini-featurette, "Melrose Place: New Style Profile" featurette. (Paramount).

Oh! What a Lovely War Special Collector's Edition (1969) Dir.: Richard Attenborough; Wendy Alnutt, Colin Farrell, Malcolm McFee, John Rae, Corin Redgrave, Maurice Roeves, Paul Shelley, Kim Smith, Angela Thorne, Mary Wimbush, Ian Holm. Juliet Mills, Edward Fox, Dirk Bogarde, Jean-Pierre Cassel, John Gielgud, Jack Hawkins, Laurence Olivier, Michael Redgrave, Vanessa Redgrave, Ralph Richardson, Maggie Smith, Susannah York, John Mills. Extras: Commentary by Attenborough, three-part documentary: "Welcome to the Great war," "The Smith Family Album" and "Goodbye-ee." (Paramount).

Police Squad: The Complete series (1982) Single-disc with all six episodes, $19.99. Extras: Commentary on select episodes; gag reel; Leslie Nielsen interview; "Behind the Freeze Frames" featurette; casting test: Alan North and Ed Williams; producers' photo gallery of scenery, sets & props; list of celebrity death shots. (Paramount).

Poster Boy (2006) Matt Newton, Jack Noseworthy, Michael Lerne, Karen Allen A gay activist plans to out the son of a conservative senator. (Genius Products).

Pusher Trilogy Nicolas Winding Refn's violent, edgy and viscerally moving Danish crime film trilogy. "Pusher," (1996), "Pusher II: With Blood on My Hands" (2004) and "Pusher III: I'm the Angel of Death" (2005); $39.98 the set or $19.98 each. (Magnolia Home Entertainment).

The Quiller Memorandum (1966) George Segal,Alec Guinness, Max von Sydow, Senta Berger, George Sanders. (Fox).

The Rodgers and Hammerstein Collection 12-disc set of two-disc special editions of "The King and I," "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The Sound of Music," "Oklahoma" and "State Fair"; $99.98. (Fox).

Roseanne Barr: Blonde & Bitchin (2006) HBO comedy special filmed live at the Comedy Store in L.A.; $19.97. Extras: Interview with Barr from the road, two extra skits, post-show behind-the-scenes, photo gallery. (HBO Video).

The Secret (2002 -- TV) Haydn Gwynne, Stella Gonet, Robert Bathurst. BBC drama about a successful woman whose past comes to haunt her. (BFS Entertainment & Multimedia Ltd.).

Seduction (1982) Morgan Fairchild, Michael Sarrazin, Vince Edwards, Andrew Stevens, Colleen Camp. Extras: Commentary by producers Irwin Yablans and Bruce Cohn Curtis and writer-director David Schmoeller; featurettes: "Remembering the Seduction," "Remembering the Locations and Production" and "The Seduction and the Law." (Anchor Bay).

ShadowBoxer (2006) Helen Mirren, Cuba Gooding Jr., Stephen Dorff, Vanessa Ferlito, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Macy Gray. Pair of assassins (Helen Mirren, Cuba Gooding Jr.) take a pregnant intended victim under their wing -- and on the run). (Vivendi Visual Entertainment).

Sinatra: Vegas (2006) Five-disc (four-CDs, one-DVD) deluxe set of previously unreleased material from Reprise Records, includes five unforgettable performances in legendary Vegas venues by Sinatra in his prime. Recorded at the Sands in November 1961, January-February 1966, Caesars Palace March 1982, the Golden Nugget April 1987 and Caesars Palace May 1978. Housed in a metallic foil clamshell box, which also includes a 64-page book with celebrity commentary, essays by noted Sinatraphiles, rare photos, and reproductions of Vegas memorabilia.; $79.98. (Rhino Entertainment).

The Sopranos: Season 6, Part 1 Four-disc set with 12 episodes, $99.98. Extras: Cast and crew commentaries. (HBO Video).

The Souler Opposite (1998) Christopher Meloni, Timothy Busfield, Janel Moloney. A comedian whose love life is a bit of a joke and a political activist with a spiritual bent fall for each other. Extras: Commentary by writer-director Bill Kalmenson, "Comedy on the Road" making-of featurette. (Warner).

Take My Eyes (2003 -- Spain) Laia Marull, Luis Tosar, Candela Pena. Acclaimed drama about domestic violence. (New Yorker Video).

Thou Shalt Laugh (2005) Stand-up comedy concert featuring Christian comedians Thor Ramsey, Michael Jr., Jeff Allen, Teresa Roberts Logan, Joby Saad, Gilbert Esquivel and Taylor Mason, hosted by Patricia Heaton; $19.97. (Warner).

Totally Awesome (2006 -- TV) Chris Kattan, Dominique Swain, Ben Stein, Tracy Morgan. Send up of 80s movies as two small-town teens must fit into a new high school when their family moves to the big city. Extras: Commentary, deleted scenes, more. (Paramount).

The Ultimate Flint Collection Three-disc set with "In Like Flint" and "Our Man Flint" plus a bonus disc with behind-the-scenes featurettes; cast interviews; screen tests; trailers; and "Our Man Flint: Dead on Target," a rare TV movie from 1976 starring Ray Danton; $19.98. (Fox).

The West Wing: The Complete Seventh Season Six-disc set with 22 episodes of the final season, $59.98. Extras: "Live from the Director's Chair": A multi-angle view from the truck as the director calls the live show, "Countdown to West Wing Live" behind-the-scenes featurette. (Warner).

The West Wing: The Complete Series 45-disc set with all 154 episodes, $299.98. Extras: Includes bonus features from all previous season sets: More than 20 commentaries, more than 20 documentaries and behind-the-scenes featurettes, gag reels, unaired scenes, more. The box set will also include the original pilot script along with an introduction by series creator Aaron Sorkin. (Warner).

The Who: The Vegas Job (2006) On the evening of October 29, 1999, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend and John Entwistle, performed live for the first time in 20 years as a 5-piece band, joined by Zak Starkey and John "Rabbit" Bundrick. Filmed live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas; $24.99. Extras: Backstage interviews with Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle. (Passport Video).

Who Made the Potatoe Salad? (2005) Daphne Bloomer, DeRay Davis, Jennia Fredrique, Eddie Griffin, Ella Joyce, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, Mark Chalant Phifer, Clifton Powell, Jaleel White. Urban version of "Meet the Parents." (Fox).

Wordplay (2006) Documentary provides an in-depth behind-the-scenes view of the New York Times crossword puzzle and the current and historical creative forces that drive its production; $24.95. Extras: Deleted scenes; "The 5 Unforgettable Puzzles Ever" featurette; "Every Word" music video by Gary Louris; "Waiting for The New York Times" short film by Patricia Erens; "Wordplay Goes to Sundance"; commentary with director Patrick Creadon, New York Times puzzle editor Will Shortz and crossword constructor Merle Reagle; interview gallery; Wordplay photo gallery. (Genius Products).

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Accepted (2006) Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Blake Lively, Maria Thayer, Anthony Heald, Adam Herschman, Columbus Short, Lewis Black. Extras: Commentary by actors Lewis Black, Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Adam Herschman and director Steve Pink; deleted scenes and outtakes; "Adam's Accepted Chronicles" behind-the-scenes featurette; "Reject Rejection: The Making of Accepted"; "Self-Guided Campus Tour" interactive graphic map of the South Harmon Institute of Technology campus; "Hangin' On the Half Pipe" frat party music video; "Keepin' Your Head Up!" Ringers music video; DVD-ROM content. (Universal).

Adventures of Superman: The Complete Fifth & Sixth Seasons (1957-58) Five-disc set with 26 episodes, $39.98. Extras: "Superman's Pal: Jimmy Olsen" with Jack Larson celebrating his series character along with co-star Noel Neill and Superman historians. (Warner).

Annie Oakley (2006) PBS documentary, $19.99. Extras: Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show poster gallery. (Paramount).

Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006) Made-for-video animated feature take on the holiday classic "A Christmas Carol"; $19.98. (Warner).

The Best of the Electric Company: Volume Two Four-disc set with 20 of the best episodes of the 1970s series for kids, $39.98. Extras: "Remembering the Electric Company" featurette, more. (Shout! Factory).

Bing Crosby: Screen Legend Collection Three-disc set with five films: "Waikiki Wedding" (1937), starring Crosby, Martha Raye and Shirley Ross; "Double or Nothing" (1937) starring Corsby, Martha Raye and Andy Devine; "East Side of Heaven" (1939) starring Crosby and Joan Blondell; "If I Had My Way" (1940) starring Crosby and Gloria Jean; and "Here Come the Waves" (1944) starring Crosby and Betty Hutton. $29.98. (Universal).

Blue's Clues" Blue's Room: Meet Blue's Baby Brother (2006) Celebrates 10 years of "Blue's Clues," $16.99. (Paramount).

Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006) Documentary chronicles the stories behind Hollywood's biggest boxoffice hits and bombs.(HBO Video).

Brothers of the Head (2005) Documents the rise of The Bang Bang, a brit-punk duo featuring conjoined twins, Tom and Barry Howe. The film is presented in documentary style, and almost leaves the viewer wondering if the subject of the film is based in fact or fiction. Augmented by a searing punk-rock soundtrack. (IFC Films/Genius Products).

CSI: The Complete Sixth Season (2005-06) Seven-disc set with 24 episodes, $54.99. (Paramount).

Cary Grant: Screen Legend Collection Three-disc set with five films: "Thirty Day Princess" (1934) starring Grant and Sylvia Sidney; "Kiss and Make-Up" (1934) starring Grant, Helen Mack and Edward Everett Horton; "Wings in the Dark" (1935) starring Grant and Myrna Loy; "Big Brown Eyes" (1936) directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Grant, Joan Bennett and Walter Pidgeon; and "Wedding Present" (1936) starring Grant and Joan Bennett. $29.98. (Universal).

Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers Volume 2 Three-disc set, $34.99. Extras: Five-part pilot episode, "Rescue Rangers to the Rescue." (Disney).

Churchill's Bodyguard (2005 -- TV) Four-disc set of the 13-part British documentary series that puts Winston Churchill's life in a new light, based on the newly discovered memoirs of Walter Thompson, the Scotland Yard detective who saved Churchill's life on many occasions; $59.99. (Acorn Media).

Columbo: The Complete Sixth & Seventh Season Three-disc set, $39.98. (Universal).

Da Vinci Code, The (2006) Dir.: Ron Howard; Tom Hanks, Jean Reno, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Paul Bettany, Jurgen Prochnow. Available as a two-disc special edition and a gift set. Packaging will feature hidden phrases from the film that can be viewed only with a black light or a magnifying glass. One hidden message leads to exclusive online content. Extras: Featurettes: "First Day on the Set With Ron Howard," "A Discussion With Dan Brown," "A Portrait of Langdon," "Who is Sophie Neveu?" "Unusual Suspects," "Magical Places" locations, "Close-up on Mona Lisa," "The Filmmaking Experience," "The Codes of The Da Vinci Code," "The Music of The Da Vinci Code," DVD ROM "Da Vinci Code Puzzle Game" PC demo. Gift set includes full-sized movie prop reproduction of Robert Langdon's (Tom Hanks) journal containing notes, symbols and codes used to decipher the truth behind the Da Vinci Code; and a working replica of the cryptex featured in the film. (Sony).

Disney's Ducktales Volume 2 Three-disc set, $34.99. Extras: Five-part pilot episode, "Treasure of the Golden Suns." (Disney).

Drop Dead Gorgeous (2006) One-woman comedy show from Alex Borstein, the star of "Family Guy" and "MAD TV"; $19.98. (Fox).

Family Guy Volume 4 Three-disc set with 14 episodes from the second half of the fourth season, $39.98. Extras: Commentary, 43 deleted scenes, five extended cut episodes with optional censored audio track, multi-angle scenes, three featurettes: "A Director's Life: Debunking the Myth," "Peter Shin Draws Stewie" and "A Tour of the Family Guy Offices." (Fox).

Forbidden Planet (1956) Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens, Jack Kelly, Richard Anderson, Earl Holliman, Robby the Robot. Restored and remastered film and sound with Dolby Digital 5.1 mix. Available as a 50th Anniversary two-disc Special Edition ($26.99) and an Ultimate Collectors Edition ($59.92). Extras: Additional scenes; lost footage; excerpts from the "MGM Parade" TV series; two follow-up vehicles starring Robby the Robot: 1958 MGM feature film "The Invisible Boy" and "The Thin Man" MGM TV series episode "Robot Client"; three documentaries: TCM Original "Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us," "Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet" (featuring new appearances by Leslie Neilsen, Anne Francis, Earl Holliman, Warren Stevens and more) and "Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon"; science fiction movie trailer gallery. The Ultimate Collectors Edition comes packed in a metal alloy case and includes a collectible Robby the Robot replica with moveable limbs, "Forbidden Planet" and "The Invisible Boy" reproduction lobby cards portfolio, as well as a "Forbidden Planet" original theatrical poster mail-in offer. (Warner).

49 UP (2006) Dir.: Michael Apted. In 1964, a group of British 7-year-olds were interviewed for the documentary "Seven Up." They've been filmed every seven years since; now they're 49. (First Run Features).

Friends: The Complete Series Collection Collector's box with all 236 episodes, $299.98. Extras: More than 25 commentaries, more than 25 documentaries and behind-the-scenes featurettes, gag reels, trivia quizzes, more. Includes a 60-page commemorative book with behind-the-scenes photos and the original pilot pitch. (Warner).

Get Smart: The Complete Collection 25-disc set of the complete five season series, $199.96. Available only via the Time-Life Web site, until Fall 2007. Extras: Commentaries by executive producer Leonard Stern, series co-creators Mel Brooks and Buck Henry, actors Barbara Feldon, Bernie Kopell and Bill Dana, and guest stars Don Rickles and James Caan; rare bloopers; network promotional spots; commercials; hour-long 75th birthday roast of star Don Adams at the Playboy Mansion in 1998; clips from the 2003 Museum of Television & Radio's "Get Smart Reunion" seminar, the last time the series' key alum were together on the same stage. (HBO/Time-Life).

The Golden Girls: Season Six Three-disc set with 26 episodes, $39.99. Extras: Candid conversations with Betty White, Rue McClanahan, others. (Buena Vista).

The Green Mile: Special Edition (1999) Dir.: Frank Darabont; Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Gary Sinise, Bonnie Hunt, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter, Graham Greene, Doug Hutchison, Sam Rockwell, Barry Pepper. Two-disc set. Extras: Commentary by writer-director Darabont, deleted scenes, Tom Hanks makeup tests, Michael Clarke Duncan screen test, "The Teaser Trailer: A Case Study," "Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile" documentary, "Miracles and Mystery: Creating The Green Mile" six-part gallery of featurettes: "Stephen King: Storyteller," "The Art of Adaptation," "Acting on the Mile," "Designing the Mile," "The Magic of the Mile," "The Tail of Mr. Jingles." (Warner).

Gunsmoke: The Directors Collection Three-disc set with 15 episodes spanning 20 years of the series' run, directed by such luminaries as Robert Stevenson, Arthur Hiller, Mark Rydell and Andrew V. McLaglen. The collection also features episodes shot by such familiar on-camera talents as Dennis Weaver, Peter Graves, William Conrad and Victor French. $39.99. Extras: Episode commentaries, CBS Radio broadcasts from the '50s, a vintage talk show appearance by Amanda Blake, a soundtrack scoring session, more. (Paramount).

The Hamburg Cell (2005 -- TV) BBC telefilm explores the middle-class terrorists behind the 9/11 attacks. Based on trial transcripts, the official 9/11 Commission Report and interviews. Aired on HBO. $19.99. (Acorn Media).

Hate Crime (2006) Seth Peterson, Bruce Davison, Giancarlo Esposito, Cindy Pickett, Chad Donella, Susan Blakely, Lin Shaye. Provocative suspense thriller about a hate crime that overwhelms a community. Extras: "Making of" featurette, Project Hate Crime, San Francisco Hate Violence survivors' testimonials, "Jesus By 45" music video, director's commentary, deleted scenes. (Image Entertainment).

Home Improvement: The Complete Fifth Season Three-disc set with 26 episodes, $39.99. Extras: Bloopers. (Buena Vista).

Jesse James (2006) PBS documentary, $19.99. (Paramount)

John Tucker Must Die (2006) Jesse Metcalfe, Brittany Snow, Ashanti, Sophia Bush, Arielle Kebbel. Extended version. Extras: Commentary by director Betty Thomas, editor Matt Friedman and writer Jeff Lowell; deleted scenes; "making-of" featurette; more. (Fox).

Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas) (2006 - French, German) Diane Kruger Daniel Bruhl, Benno Furmann. French, English and German soldiers call a temporary Christmas truce during World War I. Extras: Commentary by writer-director Christian Carion, interview with Carion. (Sony).

King Kong: Deluxe Extended Limited Edition (2005) Three-disc set of Peter Jackson's take on King Kong, with new bonus content including nearly 40 minutes of deleted scenes, 13 additional minutes of never-before-seen footage, 230 new visual effects shots, special introductions by the director, mini-featurettes, concept art galleries, outtakes and gag reels, trailers, commentary by Jackson for the first time, and much much more; $34.98. A limited edition $79.98 gift set is also available, housed in a specially designed collectable packaging with a King Kong figurine created exclusively for the package by the Oscar-winning artists at Weta Workshop and Weta Digital, the company responsible for the film's creature design, special makeups, miniatures and visual effects. (Universal).

Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume Four Four-disc set with 60 unedited classic, digitally remastered, animated shorts; $64.92. Fifteen shorts per disc: Disc 1: Bugs Bunny Classics, Disc 2: Frank Tashlin Showcase, Disc 3: Speedy Gonzales, Disc 4: Cats Cartoons. Extras: Commentaries, alternate audio programs, "Behind-the-Tunes" featurettes, rare shorts, more. (Warner).

Looney Tunes Spotlight Collection Volume Four Two-disc set features 28 of the best animated shorts pulled from "Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume Four." Disc 1 features 14 Bugs Bunny shorts; Disc 2 is devoted to Cats; $26.99. Extras: "Wrong Turn at Albuquerque" featurette. (Warner).

Lois & Clark -- The New Adventures of Superman: The Complete Fourth Season Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $59.98 Extras: "Kryptonian Kronology": Interactive history of the Superman timeline hosted by Dean Cain. (Warner).

Masters Of Horror: Haeckel's Tale (2006 -- TV) Derek Cecil, Jon Polito, Leela Savasta. John McNaughton's contribution to the horror series: A sexually-charged cautionary tale about the capriciousness of memory and the consequences of dabbling in black magic. Extras: Commentary by McNaughton, "Breaking Taboos" featurette, "Working With a Master: John McNaughton" featurette, "On Set: An Interview With Leela Savasta," "On Set: An Interview With Jon Polito," "On Set: An Interview With Derek Cecil," "Script to Screen: "Haeckel's Tale," "Behind the Scenes: The Making of Haeckel's Tale." (Anchor Bay).

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey Saves Santa and Other Mouseketales (2005) Three episodes from the Disney Channel animated series: "Mickey Saves Santa," "Mickey Go Seek" and "Goofy's Bird"; $19.99.

NCIS: The Complete Second Season (2004-05) Six-disc set with 23 episodes, $64.99. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "Investigating Season 2," "What's New in Season 2," "The Real N.C.I.S.," "Lab Tour With Pauley Perrette. (Paramount).

Northern Exposure: The Complete Fifth Season Five-disc set with 24 episodes, $59.98. (Universal).

Open Cam (2005) Andreu Thomas, Ben Green, Amir Darvish. Sadistic killer hunts down gay men cruising online. Extras: Unrated, deleted and extended scenes; music video; more. (Wolfe Video).

Paul McCartney: The Space Within Us (2005) Feature-length concert film of McCartney's 2005 U.S. tour using 25 hi-definition cameras and 5.1 digital surround sound; $24.95. Extras: Meet the band interviews; song selections; liner notes introduction by Cameron Crowe. (A&E Home Video).

The Paul Newman Collection Seven-disc set with new-to-DVD "Harper," "The Drowning Pool," "The Left Handed Gun," "Mackintosh Man," "Pocket Money," "Somebody Up There Likes Me" and "The Young Philadelphians"; $59.92. "Harper" will be available separately for $19.97. (Warner).

Harper (1966) Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris, Arthur Hill, Janet Leigh, Pamela Tiffin, Robert Wagner, Robert Webber, Shelley Winters, Harold Gould, Roy Jenson, Strother Martin. Extras: Commentary by screenwriter William Goldman, introduction by TCM host Robert Osborne.
Drowning Pool (1975) Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Murray Hamilton, Gail Strickland, Melanie Griffith, Linda Haynes, Richard Jaeckel. Extras: Vintage featurette "Harper Days Are Here Again."
The Left Handed Gun (1958) Dir.: Arthur Penn; Paul Newman, Lita Milan, John Dehner. Extras: Commentary by Penn.
The Mackintosh Man (1973) Dir.: John Huston; Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason, Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen. Extras: Vintage featurette "John Huston: The Man, the Myth, the Moviemaker."
Pocket Money (1972) Paul Newman, Lee Marvin, Strother Martin, Wayne Rogers, Hector Elizondo.
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) Dir.: Robert Wise; Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane, Eileen Heckart, Sal Mineo,Harold J. Stone. Extras: Commentary by Newman, Robert Loggia, Wise, Martin Scorsese and film historian Richard Schickel.
The Young Philadelphians (1959) Dir.: Vincent Sherman; Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith, Diane Brewster, Billie Burke, John Williams, Robert Vaughn, Otto Kruger. Extras: Commentary by Sherman and film historian Drew Casper.

Pollyworld (2006) Animated adventures based on the Polly Pockets line of toys for girls 5 to 10; $19.98. Extras: Four games, DVD-ROM extras, music video. (Universal).

Quantum Leap: The Complete Fifth Season Three-disc set with 21 episodes, $49.98. (Universal).

Reba: The Complete Fourth Season Three-disc set with 22 episodes, $29.98. (Fox).

Rock Hudson: Screen Legend Collection Three-disc set with five films: "Has Anybody Seen My Gal" (1952), directed by Douglas Sirk and starring Hudson and Piper Laurie; "A Very Special Favor" (1965) starring Hudson, Leslie Caron and Charles Boyer; "The Golden Blade" (1953) starring Hudson and Piper Laurie; "The Last Sunset" directed by Robert Aldrich and starring Hudson, Kirk Douglas, Dorothy Malone, Joseph Cotton and Carol Lynley; and "The Spiral Road" (1962) directed by Robert Mulligan and starring Hudson, Burl Ives and Gena Rowlands. $29.98. (Universal).

Six Feet Under: The Complete Series Twenty-Four-disc set housed in a mock burial plot, $279.99. Extras: Two "Six Feet Under" soundtracks; illustrated booklet with character obituaries, photos, family tree and memories from the show's creators. Each season's set also includes commentaries and featuettes. (HBO Video).

Strangers With Candy (2006) Amy Sedaris, Greg Hollimon, Paul Dinello, Deborah Rush, Stephen Colbert, Dan Hedaya, Allison Janney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kristen Johnston, Justin Theroux, Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ian Holm. Forty-seven year-old loser returns to high school. Extras: Commentary, deleted scenes. (ThinkFilm).

Strawberry Shortcake: Cooking Up Fun Two-part animated feature, packaged with a 12-page cookbook for kids, $14.98. (Fox).

Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006) Dir.: Chris Paine. A shocking "who-done-it" style documentary that takes the viewer on a murder mystery of sorts to discover the controversy and theories surrounding the demise of General Motors EV1 by interviewing and investigating automakers, legislators, engineers, consumers, car enthusiasts and EV1 drivers. Narrated by Martin Sheen. Extras: Bonus scenes, "Jump Starting the Future" featurette. (Sony).

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Alias: The Complete Collection -- Seasons 1-5 Twenty-nine disc set with 105 episodes. Limited edition, gold-foil embossed replica of a genuine show artifact: The Rambaldi Box. Includes a hardcover book revealing new insights into the series from the show's cast and creators. An exclusive bonus disc comes hidden in a special compartment and is loaded with special features. $199.99. Extras: "Head of Security" featurette with creator J.J. Abrams, including Jennifer Garner's very first interview after landing the role of Sydney Bristow; "Case Closed" cast reunion during the last week of production; "Identity Theft": favorite Alias's; "Secret Agents" tribute to the fans; "Dossier 47" truth about Alias' infamous number; "Alias in Overdrive" montage from the show. (Buena Vista).

Alias: The Complete Fifth Season Four-disc set with 17 episodes, $39.99. Extras: "The Legend of Rambaldi" featurette, "Celebrating 100 Episodes" behind-the-scenes featurette, "The New Recruit: On Set With Rachel Nichols," "Heightening the Drama: The Music of Alias," bloopers, deleted scenes, commentaries by creators and cast . (Buena Vista).

Andy Warhol (2006) PBS documentary, $24.99. (Paramount).

Azumi (2003 -- Japan) Dir.: Ryuhei Kitamura; Aya Ueto, Shun Oguri, Hiroki Narimiya, Kenji Kohashi. Samurai actioner about a young female assassin who questions her faith in her master and her country; set in In 19th century war-torn feudal Japan; two-disc set, $24.95. Extras: "Fighting on the Edge: The making of Azumi," "Azumi in America: The U.S. Production," actors featurette, stills gallery, production art gallery, cast and crew profiles, hidden music video. (AsiaVision).

Back to Back Jack Two early Jack Nicholson films during his Roger Corman era: 1958's "The Cry Baby Killer," in which he starred as a jilted teen who takes hostages during a lover's quarrel, and 1960's "The Little Shop of Horrors," in which he steals the screen with his bit part in a dentist's office; $19.99. (Buena Vista).

Backlash (2006) Danielle Burgio, Kevin Levrone, Lauren Kim, Bas Rutten. A CIA operative hiding out in Trinidad must stay one step ahead of two hired assassins and rogue agents while running through the island's hypnotic streets during Carnival. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette, music video. (MTI Home Video)

Bang (1995) Darling Narita, Peter Greene, Michael Newland, Erik Schrody, Michael Artura, James Sharpe. Indie film about a young L.A. woman whose "bad day" gets more complicated when she gets the best of a cop, takes his uniform and motorcycle, and experiences a cop's life for a day. Extras: Cast and director interviews, alternate ending. (BFS Entertainment & Multimedia Ltd.).

Blue Collar Comedy Tour 3-Pack Three-disc set with "Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie," "Blue Collar Comedy Tour: Rides Again" and "Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road"; $25.99. Extras: "Yankee Doody Dandy," "Molding the Minds of Young America," "Blue Collar Fans," "Behind the Scenes of One for the Road," photo gallery. (Paramount).

Boston Legal: Season Two Seven-disc set with 27 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Two featurettes: "Exhibit A: The Look of Boston Legal" and "Legal Pad: The Words of Boston Legal." (Fox).

A Christmas Carol (2006) All-animal animated CGI-3-D feature film with original songs and music, $19.95. (Genius Products).

Classic Comedy Teams Three-disc set with two double features by The Three Stooges, Laurel and Hardy and Abbott and Costello: The Three Stooges in "Meet the Baron" (1933) and "Gold Raiders" (1951); Laurel and Hardy in "Air Raid Wardens" (1943) and "Nothing but Trouble" (1944); and Abbott and Costello in "Lost in a Harem" (1944) and "Abbott and Costello in Hollywood" (1945); $29.92 for the set or $14.97 each double feature. (Warner).

Da Ali G Show: Da Compleet Seereez The complete first two seasons of the hit comedy/reality show starring Sacha Baron Cohen ("Borat"). Four-disc set, $49.99. Extras: Commentary by Baron Cohen and producer Dan Mazer, bonus Borat clips, Spyz movie, Ali G glossary, Ali G's Harvard Commencement address, deleted clips. (HBO Video).

Dark Shadows Bloopers and Treasures Includes long-lost footage of "Dark Shadows" actors appearing on game shows, promotional spots with Jonathan Frid (Barnabas the vampire), more; $19.98. (MPI Home Video).

Death & Texas (2004) Charles Durning, Steve Harris, Corbin Bernsen, Jello Biafra, Susan Egan, Rance Howard, Mary Kay Place, Billy Ray Cyrus. Indie comedy about a pro football player on death row given one last chance at redemption when his former team needs a replacement on the way to the Mega Bowl. Extras: Commentary by director Kevin DiNovis. (BFS Entertainment & Multimedia Ltd.).

Def Comedy Jams Classics Volume 1 Episodes hosted by Martin Lawrence; $14.98. Extras: Commentary by Russell Simmons and Bob Sumner. (HBO Video).

Def Comedy Jams Classics Volume 2 Episodes hosted by Steve Harvey; $14.98. Extras: Commentary by Russell Simmons and Bob Sumner. (HBO Video).

Def Comedy Jams Classics Giftset Three-disc set, $24.98. Extras: Commentary by Russell Simmons and Bob Sumner. (HBO Video).

Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist Season2 (1995-96) Two-disc set with 13 episodes from the Comedy Central animated series, $26.99. (Paramount).

The Double Life of Veronique (1991 - French, Polish) Dir.: Krzysztof Kieslowski; Irene Jacob, Halina Gryglaszewska, Aleksander Bardini, Wladyslaw Kowalski, Jerzy Gudejko. Two-disc set with new, restored high-definition digital transfer. Extras: Commentary by film scholar Annette Insdorf; three short documentary films by Kieslowski; "Kieslowski - Dialogue" (1991), a documentary featuring a candid interview with Kieslowski and rare behind-the-scenes footage from the set of "The Double Life of Veronique"; "1966 -- 1988: Kieslowski, Polish Filmmaker," a 2005 documentary; video interviews with actress Jacob, cinematographer Slawomir Idziak, and composer Zbigniew Preisner. (The Criterion Collection).

Drive-In Double Feature: Blood of the Vampire (1958)/The Hell Fire Club(1961) $14.98. (Dark Sky Films/MPI Home Video).

Extreme Chickfights Five hardcore slugfests, $14.99. (Demolition Pictures/Image Entertainmeent).

Family Affair Season 2 Five-disc set with 30 episodes, $39.98. Extras: "An Affair to Remember" featurette with Kathy Garver. (MPI Home Video).

Grand Theft Auto (Tricked Out Special Edition) (1977) Dir.: Ron Howard; Nancy Morgan, Elizabeth Rogers, Barry Cahill, Rance Howard, Paul Linke, Marion Ross, Ron Howard. Extras: Introduction by Roger Corman, commentary by Howard and Corman. (Buena Vista).

Heaven: Where Is It? How do We Get There? ABC News Special; $14.98. (MPI Home Video).

Home Alone: Family Fun Edition (1990) Dir.: Chris Columbus; Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Roberts Blossom, Catherine O'Hara. Extras: Commentary by Culkin and Columbus; featurettes: "The Making of Home Alone," "How to Burglar Proof Your Home: The Stunts of Home Alone," "Home Alone Around the World," "Where's the Buzz Now?" "Angels With Filthy Souls"; deleted scenes/alternate takes; bloopers, set-top games. (Fox).

A Fish Called Wanda: Collector's Edition (1988) John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin. Two-disc set. Extras: Commentary by John Cleese, John Cleese's first farewell performance, "Farewell Featurette: John Cleese," "Kulture Vulture" documentary, "Something's Fishy" documentary, deleted and alternate scenes, trivia track, "Mug Shots" photo gallery, "A Message From John Cleese," Easter Eggs, collectible insert. (Sony).

How I Met Your Mother Season One Three-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "Happy Hour" bloopers reel, video yearbook featurette. (Fox).

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Deluxe Edition (1966 -- TV) Animated Dr. Seuss tale narrated by Boris Karloff; directed by Chuck Jones; remastered; $19.98. Extras: "Horton Hears a Who," more. (Warner).

Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) Voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, Queen Latifah, Will Arnett, Jay Leno, Chris Wedge, Peter Ackerman, Caitlin Rose Anderson, Connor Anderson, Joseph Bologna. Extras: Commentaries by director Carlos Saldanha, producer Lori Forte and the production team; three short films: "Crash & Eddie Stunts"; introductions to new characters Ellie, Crash and Eddie; a sound effects lab; bloopers; a featurette on John Leguizamo's voice characterization of Sid; four set-top games; computer-animated "No Time for Nuts" "Scrat" character short created exclusively for the DVD. (Fox).

An Inconvenient Truth (2006) Documentary on global warming and the destruction of the environment. Narrated by Vice President Al Gore. Packaging is environmentally friendly. Extras: New introduction by Gore, with updates on global temperatures, population, hurricanes, projections of soil moisture and more; commentaries by director Davis Guggenheim and producers Lawrence Bender, Scott Burns, Laurie David and Lesley Chilcott; "I Need to Wake Up" Melissa Etheridge music video. (Paramount).

Kong: Return to the Jungle (2006) 3-D CGI-animated feature sequel, $19.95. (Genius Products).

Little Athens (2005) Michael Pena, John Patrick Amedori, DJ Qualls, Rachel Miner. Day in the life of small-town young people trying to come to grips with desperation and fear. Extras: Commentary by co-writer/director Tom Zuner and producer Josh Lawler, Starz Cinema Special "Little Athens: A Look Inside." (ThinkFilm).

Mafia Empire Investigation into the history of greed, treachery and violence of organized crime in America; $19.98. (MPI Home Video).

Miracle on 34th Street Special Edition (1947) Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart, Natalie Wood, Porter Hall, William Frawley. Two-disc set with original B&W and colorized versions. Extras: Commentary by O'Hara, "Hollywood Backstory" featurette, "Movietone News: Hollywood Spotlight," "The 20th Century Fox Hour of Stars" 1955 TV one-hour remake, "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Floating in History" featurette, poster gallery, promotional short. (Fox).

Mother and Son Two-disc set of the first season of the Australian comedy that airs on PBS; $29.98. (BFS Entertainment & Multimedia Ltd.).

O. Henry's Full House (1952) Five O. Henry stories ("The Clarion Call", "The Ransom of Red Chief," "The Gift of the Magi," "The Cop and the Anthem" and "The Last Leaf") brought to life by five directors (Henry Hathaway, Howard Hawks, Henry King, Henry Koster and Jean Negulesco) and a host of stars: Fred Allen, Anne Baxter, Jeanne Crain, Farley Granger, Charles Laughton, Oscar Levant, Marilyn Monroe, Jean Peter, Gregory Ratoff, Dale Robertson, David Wayne and Richard Widmark. Extras: Commentary, "The Life and Writings of O. Henry" featurette, "The O. Henry Museum" featurette, original exhibitor's campaign book (121 stills), still gallery (230 stills), restoration comparision, 1927 O. Henry shorts "Girls" and "Man About Town." (Fox).

Perry Mason: Season One, Volume Two (1958) Five-disc set with 20 episodes, $54.99. (Paramount).

Preston Sturges: The Filmmaker Collection Seven-disc set with seven Sturges films, four new to DVD, $59.98. (Universal).

The Great McGinty (1940) Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus, Akim Tamiroff, Allyn Joslyn, William Demarest. New to DVD.
Christmas in July (1940) Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, Raymond Walburn, Alexander Carr, William Demarest. New to DVD.
The Lady Eve (1941) Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, Charles Coburn, Eugene Pallette, William Demarest.
Sullivan's Travels (1941) Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick, William Demarest, Franklin Pangborn, Porter Hall.
The Palm Beach Story (1942) Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, Rudy Vallee.
The Great Moment (1944) Joel McCrea, Betty Field, Harry Carey, William Demarest. New to DVD.
Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines, Raymond Walburn, William Demarest, Franklin Pangborn. New to DVD

The Punisher Extended Cut (2004) Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton, Roy Scheider, Laura Harring, Ben Foster, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos. Seventeen minutes of new material. Extras: Animated Kuwait deleted scene, which was originally slated to open the film but was never shot due to budgetary constraints; "Tour of Duty -- Making the Extended Cut" featurette; The Punisher comic book gallery; new Tim Bradstreet illustrations. (Lionsgate).

Scoop (2006) Dir.: Woody Allen; Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman, Woody Allen, Ian McShane. (Universal).

Seinfeld: Season 7 Four-disc set with 24 episodes, $49.95. Extras: commentaries on select episodes with creators and cast members; blooper reel; 11 deleted scenes; featurettes: Inside Look on "The Engagement," "The Maestro," "The Soup Nazi," "The Secret Code," "The Pool Guy," "The Gum," "The Rye," "The Caddy," "The Cadillac," "The Friars Club," "The Wig Master," "The Calzone," "The Bottle Deposit" and "The Invitations" episodes featuring new interviews with cast and creators; featurette: "Larry David's Farewell"; featurette: "Queen of the Castle: The Elaine Benes Story"; two new animated Sein-Imation features, with Seinfeld scenes re-imagined with original cast voices: "Dr. Cosmo on Marriage & Family" and "George & the Whale"; featurette: "Where's Larry?: Seinfeld's Secret Guest Star"; factoid tracks on all 24 episodes. (Sony).

Slayer (2006) Casper Van Dien, Jennifer O'Dell, Lynda Carter, Danny Trejo, Joyce Giraud. Sci Fi channel telefilm about a company of soldiers sent on a mission into the South American jungle who discover a new breed of vampire, deadly by day as well as by night. Extras: Commentary by writer-director Kevin VanHook and actor Van Dien, photo and concept art gallery, DVD-ROM script. (Anchor Bay).

So NoTORIous: The Complete Series (2006) Single-disc of the Tori Spelling celebrity show, $26.99. Extras: Outtakes, deleted scenes, cast interviews, behind-the-scenes featurette. (Paramount).

Star Trek: Animated Adventures: The Complete Series (1973-74) Four-disc set with 22 episodes, $62.99. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "Drawn to the Final Frontier (The Making of Star Trek: The Animated Series)," "What's the Star Trek Connection," show history, photo gallery, wallpaper, AIM icons. (Paramount).

The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) Animated adventure about a shy shoemaker who falls in love with an adventure-loving princess. Voices of Vincent Price, Jennifer Beals, Eric Bogosian, Jonathan Winters, Toni Collette, Matthew Broderick. Boxed in collectible pop-up packaging featuring the colorful characters and castle; $19.95. (The Weinstein Co./Genius Products).

Thin (2006) HBO documentary that takes viewers inside the walls of the Renfrew Center, a residential treatment facility for women (ages 15-30) with eating disorders; $24.98. (HBO Video).

Wah-Wah (2006) Dir.: Richard E. Grant; Gabriel Byrne, Miranda Richardson, Nicholas Hoult, Emily Watson, Julie Walters. Story of the implosion of a young boy's parents' loveless marriage during the end of British colonial rule. (Sony).

Walt Disney's Funny Factory With Goofy, Volume 3 Seven Goofy cartoons, $14.99. (Disney).

Walt Disney's Funny Factory With Huey, Dewey & Louis, Volume 4 Eight cartoons with Donald's wacky nephews, $14.99. (Disney).

Wassup Rockers (2005) Dir.: Larry Clark; Jonathan Velasquez, Francisco Pedrasa, Milton Velasquez, Yunior Usualdo Panameno, Eddie Velasquez. Look at teens and race in L.A. as a group of Latino skateboarder punk kids forsake South Central to hang out in Los Angeles' west side. Extras: Commentary by Clark, deleted scenes, photo gallery. (First Look Home Entertainment).

What We Want, What We Believe: Black Panther Party Library Four-disc set to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party. Includes three acclaimed Newsreel Films: "Off the Pig," "Mayday" and "Repression," available for the first time on DVD. Disc One: Three Newsreel Films, interviews with Field Marshall Donald Cox, footage from 35th anniversary reunion; Disc Two: Interviews with former FBI agents, footage from the Wheelock Academic Conference on the BPP; Disc Three: Interviews with various movement lawyers discussing Panther cases; Disc Four: Interviews with Newsreel members, DVD-ROM extras from the Roz Payne Archives; $37.95. (Eclectic DVD).

You, Me and Dupree (2006) Owen Wilson, Kate Hudson, Matt Dillon, Seth Rogen, Amanda Detmer, Michael Douglas. Extras: Deleted scenes, alternate ending, outtakes, more. (Universal).

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Angel Rodriquez (2005 -- TV) Jonan Everett, Rachel Griffiths. HBO drama about a counselor and the troubled inner-city teenager she is trying to help. Extras: Commentary by director Jim McKay, behind-the-scenes featurette. (HBO Video).

The Ant Bully (2006) Voices of Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Paul Giamatti, Zach Tyler, Regina King, Bruce Campbell, Lily Tomlin, Cheri Oteri, Larry Miller. Extras: Additional scenes, seven animated shorts, more. (Warner).

Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was (2005) December 4 marks the 30th Anniversary of Benjamin Britten's death and this release -- Tony Palmer's absorbing documentary -- pays homage to and profiles the British composer, with archival footage of the maestro working his magic behind the scenes in rehearsal. One of his best-known works is "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" (1946); $29.99. (Kultur)

Bones: Season One Four-disc set with 22 episodes, $49.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes; three featurettes: "Squints," "The Real Definition" and "Bones: Inspired by the Life of Forensic Anthropologist & Author Kathy Reichs"; character profiles. (Fox).

The Cheetah Girls 2 (2006 -- TV) Disney Channel Original has the Cheetah Girls heading out to Spain for an international music festival. Extras: Two versions of the telefilm: one with an extended ending and extra song, one as a sing-along; "Cheetah Tips" featurette; "Dance With Me" music video. (Disney).

The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection Eight-disc set, $68.92. (Warner).

Superman: The Movie Four Disc Special Edition(1978) Dir.: Richard Donner; Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Maria Schell, Terence Stamp, Phyllis Thaxter, Susannah York, Jeff East. Extras: Disc One: Original 1978 theatrical version with soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1, commentary by producer Pierre Spengler and executive producer Ilya Salkind. Disc Two: 2000 expanded edition movie with commentary by director Richard Donner and creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz, music-only audio track. Disc Three: Three documentaries: "Taking Flight: The Development of Superman," "Making Superman: Filming the Legend" and "The Magic Behind the Cape'; restored scenes; screen tests; audio-only bonus: additional music cues. Disc Four: Vintage TV special "The Making of Superman: The Movie"; 1951 Movie "Superman and the Mole-Men" starring George Reeves; nine Fleischer Studios "Superman" cartoons mastered from superior vault elements. ($39.92).
Superman II Two-Disc Special Edition (1980) Dir.: Richard Lester; Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Susannah York, E.G. Marshall, Marc McClure, Terence Stamp. Extras: Disc One" Commentary by executive producer Ilya Salkind and producer Pierre Spengler. Disc Two: Vintage TV specials "The Making of Superman II" and "Superman 50th Anniversary"; new featurette "First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series"; eight Famous Studios Superman cartoons mastered from superior vault elements. ($26.99).
Superman III Deluxe Edition (1983) Dir.: Richard Lester; Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Annette O'Toole, Annie Ross, Pamela Stephenson, Robert Vaughn, Margot Kidder. Extras: Commentary by executive producer Ilya Salkind and producer Pierre Spengler; vintage TV special "The Making of Superman III"; additional scenes. ($19.97).
Superman IV The Quest for Peace (1987) Dir.: Sidney J. Furie; Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Jon Cryer, Sam Wanamaker, Mariel Hemingway, Margot Kidder. Extras: Commentary by screenwriter Mark Rosenthal; additional scenes. ($19.97).

Clerks II (2006) Director: Kevin Smith; Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Trevor Fehrman.Extras: Commentary with the filmmakers and actors, deleted scenes, outtakes, "Back to the Well: Making Clerks II" documentary, "Train Wrecks" production video diaries, "The Donkey Show" extended, dance sequence featurette. (The Weinstein Co./Genius Products).

Criminal Minds: The First Season (2005-06) Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $64.99. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, deleted scenes, "The Making of Criminal Minds," "Inside Quantico & The Criminal Mind," stage tour, more. (Paramount).

Dane Cook Vicious Circle (2006 -- TV) Comic Dane Cook in first solo HBO concert, recorded at the TD Banknorth Garden in his home town of Boston; two-disc set, $24.98. Extras: "DANEgerous Extended Concert" with extra footage, "Boston Cook Party" behind-the-scenes footage. (HBO Video).

Decisive Battles of the Ancient World Three-disc set that examines the 13 defining points of ancient warfare -- moments that altered the course of history and shaped the modern world -- from the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the struggle over the Persian Empire; $34.95. Extras: Two bonus documentaries from The History Channel: "Ancient Mysteries: The Secret Life of King Ramses II" and "Foot Soldier: The Greeks." (A&E Home Video).

Ellen: The Complete Season Five Three-disc set with 22 episodes, $49.95. Extras: Two special tribute episodes, outtakes. (A&E Home Video).

The Ellen DeGeneres Show: DVD-licious (2006) Two-disc set with an assortment of DeGeneres' favorite moments from the past three years of the show; $24.98. (Warner).

Firestorm: Last Stand at Yellowstone (2006 -- TV) Scott Foley, Richard Burgi. A&E Network Original Movie tracks a crack team of firefighters as they battle massive flames threatening to eviscerate Yellowstone National Park. Based on real events. (A&E Home Video).

Flavor Of Love, Unrated: The Complete Second Season Three-disc set with 11 episodes, $42.99. Extras: Bonus footage. (Paramount).

The History Channel Ultimate Collections: World War II Ten-disc set with 30 WWII documentaries, $59.95. (A&E Home Video).

Hot Wheels AcceleRacers: The Ultimate Race Final installment of the original animated films; $19.98. Extras: AcceleRacers Ultimate Race Challenge, "GO" music video, four bonus Micro Adventures. (Warner).

Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up (2006) Two-disc set of the MTV reality series, $26.99. Extras: Deleted and extended scenes, celebrity interviews, featurettes, more. (Paramount).

Joan of Arcadia: The Second Season (2004-05) Six-disc set with 23 episodes, $64.99. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "A Look at Season 2," "The Making of 'Queen of the Zombies'," "A Tour of Joan's High School," "Common Thread: A Table Read." (Paramount).

Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front (2006) Molly Ringwald, Maya Ritter. Full-length, live-action movie based on the American Girl doll and the bestselling "Molly" books, $19.97. (Warner).

Pandora's Box (1929) Dir.: Georg Wilhelm Pabst; Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, Francis Lederer, Carl Goetz. Two-disc set with new, restored high-definition digital transfer. Extras: Four different musical score soundtracks; commentary by film scholars Thomas Elsaesser and Mary Ann Doane; "Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu," a 1998 documentary; "Lulu in Berlin," a rare 1971 one-hour interview with Brooks; plus a book including Kenneth Tynan's famous essay "The Girl in the Black Helmet," a chapter from Louise Brooks's evocative memoir discussing her relationship with Pabst, and a new essay by film critic J. Hoberman. (The Criterion Collection).

Robin Hood: Most Wanted Edition (1973) Animated with the voices ofBrian Bedford, Phil Harris, Peter Ustinov, Terry-Thomas, Monica Evans, Carole Shelley, Andy Devine, Roger Miller, Pat Buttram. Extras: Deleted scene, alternate ending, games, Disney sing-alongs, "Robin Hood" production art, animated short "Ye Olden Days" (starring Mickey Mouse) from the "golden age" of Disney animation. (Disney).

St. Elsewhere: Season One Four-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "St. Elsewhere: The Place to Be" featurette, featurettes on Tim Robbins and David Morse. (Fox).

Searching for Bobby D (2005) William DeMeo, Tyson Beckford, Daniel Margotta, James Madio, Sandra Bernhard, Carmen Electra. Four young filmmakers raise money for their indie project by telling their investor that Robert De Niro is on board; now all they have to do is deliver the goods. (Monarch Home Video).

7th Heaven: The Complete Third Season (1998-99) Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $54.99. (Paramount).

A Star Is Born (1976) Dir.: Frank Pierson; Barbra Streisand,Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey. Extras: Commentary by Streisand, wardrobe tests, additional scenes cut from the theatrical version. (Warner).

Striking Range (2006) Lou Diamond Phillips, Yancy Butler, Glen Morshower. Action-thriller about a for-hire mercenary who helps out a wealthy businessman whose life is in danger over a weapons deal gone wrong. (sony).

Supergirl (1984) Faye Dunaway, Helen Slater, Peter O'Toole, Mia Farrow, Brenda Vaccaro, Peter Cook, Simon Ward, Marc McClure, Hart Bochner. Extras: Commentary by director Jeannot Szwarc and Scott Bosco. (Warner).

Superman Returns (2006) Dir.: Bryan Singer; Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Parker Posey, Frank Langella, Sam Huntington, Eva Marie Saint, Marlon Brando, Kal Penn. Available as a single-disc movie only and a two-disc Special Edition. Extras: 10 extra scenes, "Making Superman Returns: From Script to Screen" featurette, "Designing Superman: From Art and Costume Design to Set Construction" featurette, "The Joy of Lex: Behind the Scenes With Kevin Spacey," "Resurrecting Jor-El" Superman's Father (Played by Marlon Brando). (Warner).

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (1980) Dir.: Richard Donner; Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Susannah York, E.G. Marshall, Marc McClure, Terence Stamp. Donner's original footage, shot but never used (Donner was replaced by Richard Lester, who molded the film to his own vision), including a never-before-seen beginning, a never-before-seen resolution, with 15 minutes of restored footage of Marlon Brando as Jor-El and much more. ($24.98). Extras: All new introduction by Donner; commentary by Donner and creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz; new featurette "Superman II: Restoring the Vision"; additional scenes. (Warner).

Superman: The Theatrical Serials Collection Four-disc set with 30 chapters of cliffhanger adventures from "Superman" (1948) and "Atom Man vs. Superman" (1950) serials, $39.98. Extras: Interviews with cast, writers and Superman historians. (Warner).

Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition 14-disc collectors set with "Superman Returns Special Edition" (two-disc set), "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut," "Superman: The Movie Four Disc Special Edition," "Superman II Two-Disc Special Edition," "Superman III Deluxe Edition" "Superman IV Deluxe Edition" plus three bonus discs that include "Look Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman," "You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman" feature-length documentary, Bryan Singer's video journals chronicling the making of "Superman Returns." Packaged in a collectible keepsake tin which is shelf ready and holds the set inside lenticular packaging, along with a reproduction of the comic book Superman Issue #7, a Superman overview booklet and a mail-in offer for five Superman theatrical movie posters; $99.92. (Warner).

Thundercats: Season 2, Volume 2 Six-disc set with 31 episodes, $64.92. (Warner).

Touched by an Angel: The Third Season, Volume 2 (1997) Four-disc set with 14 episodes, $42.99. (Paramount).

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