Toy Story 3 Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment of "Toy Story," Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Andy decides to store his friends in the attic, but they're mistakenly sent off to a day care center, where the untamed tots with sticky little fingers don't play very nice. When Woody, Buzz and the gang want to get a chance to be played with by the older kids, they bump up against the Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear, who rules the day care toys with an iron fist. There's only one thing for the gang to do: they plan a great escape.Vitals: Director: Lee Unkrich. Stars: Voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, John Ratzenberger, Michael Keaton, Estelle Harris, Jodi Benson, Ned Beatty, Wallace Shawn. 2009, CC, MPAA rating: G, 102 min., Comedy, Box office gross: $400.8 million, Disney. | | | |
Beverly Hills, 90210: The Final Season (1999-2000) Six-disc set with 27 episodes, $61.99. Extras: "The Final Goodbye." (Paramount).
The Bing Crosby Collection (Universal Backlot Series) One of the most popular entertainers of all-time, Bing Crosby was a superstar of movies, music, radio and television during a spectacular career that lasted over 50 years. He remains beloved around the world for his easygoing charm, mesmerizing voice and on-screen charisma. This set showcase six rare films including "College Humor" (1933). "We're Not Dressing" (1934), "Here is My Heart" (1934), "Mississippi" (1935), "Sing You Sinners" (1938) and "Welcome Stranger" (1947). Featuring Bing in top-form singing some of his most memorable songs such as "June in January," "Swanee River" and "I've Got a Pocketful of Dreams." $49.98. (Universal).
The Bridge on the River Kwai Blu-ray Collector's Edition (1957) William Holden, Alec Guinness, Sessue Hayakawa, Jack Hawkins. The Columbia Pictures classic has received an extensive 4K restoration from the original negative, with newly remastered 5.1 audio. Available in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. Extras: William Holden and Alec Guinness on "The Steve Allen Show"; "The Bridge on the River Kwai Premiere," narrated by William Holden; "Crossing the Bridge Picture-in-Graphics Track" includes information on the progression of the bridge's construction, the challenges of creating a bridge in the jungle during wartime, the real POW experience, and a book-to-screen comparison; four featurettes; "Making of The Bridge on the River Kwai"; USC short film introduced by William Holden; "An Appreciation" by filmmaker John Milius; "Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant"; photo gallery; replicas of the original theatrical lobby cards and a 32-page book of on-set and behind the scenes photography. (Sony).
Building the Great Cathedrals (2010) NOVA documentary on Gothic cathedrals. $24.99. (PBS).
Cher: The Film Collection. Six-film collection time to the release of "Burlesque":"Chastity," "Silkwood," "Moonstruck," "Mermaids" and "Tea With Mussolini"; $49.98. (MGM).
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Frobe. Remastered with upgraded 7.1 DTS-HD master audio and new interactive games. Available as a Blu-ray/DVD combo. Extras: "Toot Sweet Symphony" melody maker, "Chitty's Bang Bang Driving Game," "Remembering Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" with Dick Van Dyke, "A Fantasmagorical Motorcar" featurette, Sherman Brothers' rare demos of the film's most popular songs, vintage featurettes, photo gallery, vintage advertising gallery including English and French versions of the theatrical trailer and several television spots, sing-a-long version of the film, "Music Machine." (MGM).
Centurion (2010) Michael Fassbender, Dominic West. Sword and sandal actioner about a splinter group of Roman soldiers who fight for their lives behind enemy lines after their legion is decimated in a devastating guerrilla attack. (Magnolia Home Entertainment).
Classic Doctor Who. Two digitally remastered Doctor Who classics: "Revenge of the Cybermen" (Story 79 from the Tom Baker years, 1974-81) and "Silver Nemesis" (Story 154 from the Sylvester McCoy years, 1987-89), $24.98 each. (BBC/Warner).
Cold Feet (The Wedding Tale) (2006 -- Israel) Comedy about a reluctant bride-to be who keeps her groom and guests waiting while she ponders her future and commitment in a small cafe. (SISU Home Entertainment).
Crash of Flight 447 (2010) On June 1, 2009, Flight AF447, an Air France Airbus A330 flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of all 228 lives. NOVA documentary examines what lead to Flight 447's crew to fly straight into a towering thunderstorm ... and crash. $24.99. (PBS).
Detroit Metal City (2008 -- Japanese) This live-action Japanese box office success, based on a popular manga series with over 3 million copies sold in Japan, centers on a shy young man who dreams of becoming a trendy singer songwriter but, for some reason, is forced into joining the devil worshipping death metal band "Detroit Metal City," who go on to become superstars. (Warner)
ExTerminators (2009) Heather Graham, Jennifer Coolidge, Amber Heard, Joey Lauren Adams. Three women who meet in an anger-management class decide to form an extermination business to wreak havoc on the men of Texas. Extras: Gag reel. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Image Entertainment).
The Facts of Life: The Complete Fifth Season (1983-84) Four-disc set with 24 episodes, $39.97. (Shout! Factory)
Families of Afghanistan and Families of Kenya (2010) Part of the Families of the World Series in which youngsters are offered the opportunity to travel -- by video -- to countries around the world. Each DVD always focuses on two children from differing backgrounds -- one urban, one rural -- and are narrated by children. Kids get to follow each family's daily routines and learn to understand other cultures. $29.95 each. (Master Communications).
Frank Sinatra: Concert Collection. Seven-disc box set that contains over 14 hours of television and concert performances from the '50s through the '80s, including four previously unreleased specials, a box-set exclusive compilation of vintage performances, and a 44-page book featuring rare photographs and notes by Sinatra scholar Bill Zehme. "A Man and His Music: The Collection" (Discs 1 and 2) includes "A Man and His Music" (1965), "A Man and His Music Part II" (1966), "A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim"(1967) and "Sinatra: The Man and His Music" (1981); "Around the World" (Discs 3 and 4) includes "Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back" (1973), "Sinatra: The Main Event" (1974)," Sinatra in Concert at Royal Festival Hall" (1970) and the very rare "Sinatra in Japan: Live at the Budokhan Hall," Tokyo (1985); "Primetime" (Disc 5) includes "Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing" (1968), "Sinatra" (1969) and "Sinatra and Friends" (1977); "Concert for the Americas" (1982) (Disc 6); Bonus Disc (Disc 7) includes "Happy Holidays With Bing and Frank" (1957), "Vintage Sinatra," a 2003 PBS special that features classic performances from his 1957-58 ABC television series, and 10 previously unreleased television performances. $79.98. (Shout! Factory).
The Fugitive: The Fourth and Final Season: Volume 1 (1966-67) Four-disc set, $42.99. (Paramount).
The Goonies 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition (1985) Dir.: Richard Donner; Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Martha Plimpton, Ke Huy-Quan, Joe Pantoliano. Extras: Cast commentary with director Richard Donner and the actors, "The Making of The Goonies" documentary, Cyndi Lauper music video "The Goonies 'R Good Enough," deleted scenes. Also comes with a new board game, collectible storyboard prints, a 1985 souvenir magazine with behind-the-scenes stories about the filming in Astoria, Oregon (including the production design that transformed Astoria into the "Goon Docks"), and a reprint of a 2009 article with updates on the cast and crew. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Warner).
Hannah Montana Forever: Who Is Hannah Montana? (2010) Eight episode collection of the series' best moments, including the pilot and the episode in which she reveals her true identity; $19.99. (Disney).
The Hungry Ghosts (2010) Michael Imperioli's directing debut. Stars Steve Schirripa, Aunjanue Ellis, Nick Sandow, Sharon Angela, Emory Cohen. Intertwining stories of five struggling New Yorkers overpowered by their thirst for mental, physical or spiritual fulfillment. Revolves around Schirripa, who plays the lead role of "Frank," a gambling, drug addicted father who is unable to connect with his son. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette. (Virgil Films & Entertainment).
I AM (2010) Kate Bishop, Tomas Boykin, Christinna Chauncey. A faith-based 'Crash,' follows a desperate heiress, a beautiful reporter, a vengeful detective and a charismatic district attorney in modern-day Los Angeles as their lives intersect, leading to profound choices that will test each character's morality and faith. (Fox).
In Therapy (2009 -- Brazil) Lilia Cabral, Jose Mayer, Reynaldo Gianecchini Caua, Reymond Alexandra, Richter Eduardo Lago. Comedy about a fortysomething married mother of two who suddenly, and without explanation, decides to visit a psychiatrist, causing her to reevaluate her life, divorce her husband and have affairs with younger men. (Maya Entertainment).
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time (2010) Documentary on Stefani Germanotta, better known by her stage name, Lady Gaga, from her early years as an aspiring pianist and songwriter, to her time as a Catholic-school outcast, to her first record deal, to the growth of her career following the release of two major albums and critically acclaimed tours. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).
The Larry Sanders Show: The Complete Series (1992-98) Seventeen-disc box set featuring all 89 original episodes of the hit series, available for the first time, with extensive bonus features and a special commemorative 60-page color book ("The Larry Sanders Show: The Complete Guide"), $149.98. Extras: Video introduction by Garry Shandling; deleted scenes; outtakes; Garry Shandling lectures at University of Southern California; commentaries by Garry Shandling, Todd Holland, Judd Apatow and Peter Tolan; "The Making of The Larry Sanders Show" feature-length documentary; Garry Shandling and Judd Apatow on "The Writer's Process"; interviews with cast and crew: Garry Shandling, Jeremy Piven, Bob Odenkirk, Linda Doucett, Penny Johnson, Janeane Garofalo, Scott Thompson, Wallace Langham, Sarah Silverman, and Mary Lynn Rajskub; Garry Shandling's personal visits with guest stars: Alec Baldwin, Sharon Stone, David Duchovny, Tom Petty, Jon Stewart, Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Seinfeld, Carol Burnett and more; Rip and Jeffrey visit with Garry in his living room; Emmy print campaign gallery (Season 6); "The Journey Continues ..." $149.99. (Shout! Factory). Read the press release here.
The Larry Sanders Show: Season Two (1993) Three-disc set with 18 episodes, $34.93. (Shout! Factory).
Mad About You: Season Five (1996-97) Four-disc set with 24 episodes, $29.93. (Shout! Factory)
Men of a Certain Age: The Complete First Season (2009-10) Two-disc set with 10 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Commentary. (Warner).
Metalocalypse: Season III (2009-10) Two-disc set, $29.98. Extras: Extended scenes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Warner).
Nip/Tuck: The Complete Series Gift Set (2009) Thirty-five disc set with all 100 episodes plus 11 featurettes, $198.70. (Warner).
Not of This Earth Special Edition (1988) Traci Lords, Arthur Roberts. Remake of executive producer Corman's 1957 sci-fi horror classic, which he had himself produced and directed. New anamorphic widescreen transfer (1.78:1). A vampire alien arrives on Earth to test human blood for an invasion. Extras: "Nadine's Story," a new interview with Traci Lords; audio commentary by Traci Lords and director Jim Wynorski; original DVD audio commentary with director Jim Wynorski; original theatrical trailer; New World trailers. (Roger Corman's Cult Classics/Shout! Factory).
Ocean Adventures With Jean Michel Cousteau. Seven episodes, $49.98. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (PBS).
Ocean Odyssey. Takes viewers on an undersea journey to remote and magical places. Feodor Pitcairn, a pioneer in underwater HD cinematography, explores the marine ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands, Raja Ampat in Indonesia, the Maldives, the Azores, Hawaii, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Channel Islands, British Columbia, the Gulf of Mexico, French Polynesia and Belize. $24.99. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (PBS).
The Pacific (2010) The 10-part miniseries, $79.99. Extras: Interviews, profiles, more. Also available on Blu-ray Disc, which adds two companion interactive features across all 10 episodes. (HBO Video).
The Sound of Music 45th Anniversary Edition (1965) Dir.: Robert Wise; Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer. Available as a three-disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack ($34.99) and a Limited Edition Collector's Set ($89.99). Restored and remastered in 1080p Hi-Def with 7.1 DTS-HD Sound. Blu-ray Extras: "Your Favorite Things": An interactive celebration immersive viewing experience with behind-the-scenes images, on-screen lyrics, trivia track and location quiz; "Music Machine Sing-Along"; commentaries by Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and director Robert Wise; BD-LIVE: Live Lookup Powered by IMDb; "Musical Stages: Creating The Sound of Music" interactive "backlot tour" with in-depth featurettes on the songs, the stage show and movie, the film and sound restoration and the real-life Von Trapp family; "A City of Song": Virtual map of filming locations in Salzburg, Austria; vintage Rodgers & Hammerstein and "The Sound of Music Programs"; screen tests, rare treasures, interviews, photo galleries, more. The Limited Edition Collector's Set includes a 45th anniversary soundtrack, a 100-page "My Favorite Things" scrapbook, snapshots from Salzburg, reproduction of the original 1965 souvenir program, and an exclusive "My Favorite Things" music box with a letter of authenticity. (Fox).
TCM Greatest Classic Films Here's another wave of two releases in the TCM Greatest Classic Films Collection, a collaboration between Turner Classic Movies and Warner Home Video to present low-priced collections of some of the greatest films of all to serve both serious film buffs and a new generation of movie lovers. Each four-disc set sells for $27.92. (Warner).
* TCM Greatest Classic Films: Busby Berkeley Musicals: "42nd Street" (1933), "Gold Diggers of 1937" (1936), "Footlight Parade" (1933), "Dames" (1934).
* TCM Greatest Classic Films: Astaire and Rogers: "The Gay Divorcee" (1934), "Shall We Dance" (1937), "Swing Time" (1936), "Top Hat" (1935).
The Terror Within/Dead Space Double Bill. The Terror Within (1989): George Kennedy, Andrew Stevens, Terri Treas, Starr Andreeff. New anamorphic widescreen Transfer (1.78:1). In the aftermath of a chemically-induced plague that has decimated most of the world, the only survivors are a small group of scientists trapped in a hi-tech laboratory located 500 feet beneath the surface of the Mohave Desert. But they're not alone. Extras: commentary by co-producer Rodman Flender. Dead Spacee (1991): Marc Singer, Bryan Cranston. Loose remake of Roger Corman's "Forbidden World" about a space cop and his robot sidekick who fight to save a planet from a spreading virus and an odd, growing alien cocoon. Extras: Commentary by director Fred Gallo. (Roger Corman's Cult Classics/Shout! Factory).
Toy Story 3 photo (2010) Voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, John Ratzenberger, Michael Keaton, Estelle Harris, Jodi Benson, Ned Beatty, Wallace Shawn. Available as a single-disc DVD, two-disc Blu-ray (with digital copy), and a four-disc Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack (with digital copy). DVD Extras: "Day and Night" theatrical short, "The Gang's All Here, Toys!" epilogue, "Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure," "Paths to Pixar: Editorial," "Studio Stories: 'Where's Gordon,' 'Cereal Bar,' 'Clean Start'," "A Toy's Eye View: Creating a Whole New Land," Alex Syntek. Blu-ray Extras add: "Cine-explore" by director Lee Unkrich and producer Darla Anderson, "Beyond the Toybox" commentary track, "Beginnings With Michael Arndt," "Bonnie's Playtime" story roundtable, "Roundin' Up a Western Opening," "Goodbye Andy," "The Accidental Toymakers of Pixar," "Life of a Short," "Making of Day and Night," "Ken's Dating tips," "Lotso commercials," "Dancing With the Stars at Pixar," "Toy Story Trivia Dash" game, Alex Syntek music video. (Disney).
TV Sets: Christmas Treats. Holiday-themed episodes from eight TV comedies, including "Cheers," "Happy Days," "The Lucy Show" and "The Beverly Hillbillies." $14.99. (Paramount).
V: The Complete First Season (2009-10) Three-disc set with 12 episodes, $39.98. Extras: " The Actor's Journey from Human to V" featurette, "An Alien in Human Skin: The Makeup FX of V" featurette, " Breaking Story: The World of V: featurette, "The Visual FX of V" featurette, commentary with executive producers Scott Rosenbaum and Steve Pearlman, bloopers, deleted scenes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Warner).
White Christmas (1954) Dir.: Michael Curtiz; Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, Dean Jagger. Extras: Commentary by Rosemary Clooney, "Backstage Stories From White Christmas," "Rosemary's Old Kentucky Home," "Bing Crosby: Christmas Crooner," "Danny Kaye: Joy to the World," more. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Paramount).
Zur Hadasim (1999 -- Israel) Danny Steg, Orly Ben-Garti, Albert Lluz, Dafna Rechter. Three small-time crooks and one dreamy-eyed girl go on a wild ride in search of the fabled village of Zur Hadasim. (SISU Home Entertainment).
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