DVD Releases: May 27

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Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Everything Nine-disc set with the complete series, plus four hours of extras, housed in a silver-quilted photo journal, $129.98. (BBC Video/Warner).

Cassandra's Dream (2007) Dir.: Woody Allen; Ewan McGregor, Colin Farrell, Tom Wilkinson, Hayley Atwell, Sally Hawkins. (The Weinstein Co./Genius Products).

Cleaner (2007) Dir.: Renny Harlin; Samuel L. Jackson, Ed Harris, Eva Mendes, Luis Guzman, Keke Palmer, Robert Forster. Tom Carver (Samuel L. Jackson) is an ex-cop who now makes his living decontaminating and cleaning up crime scenes. But when he’s called in to sterilize a wealthy suburban residence after a brutal shooting, Carver is shocked to learn he may have unknowingly erased crucial evidence, entangling himself in a dirty criminal cover up. Extras: Commentary by director Renny Harlin, deleted scenes, bonus digital copy of the film. (Sony).

Cory in the House: New and Improved Edition Four episodes. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette. (Disney).

Cranford (2005) Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, Michael Gambon, Eileen Atkins. PBS Masterpiece Theatre series adapted from Mary Gaskells classic novels of small town gossip, secrets and romance. (BBC Video/Warner).

Darfur Now (2007) Inspiring documentary follows six people who are striving to end the suffering in Sudan's war-ravaged Darfur. (Warner).

The Dario Argento Box Set Five-disc set with "Tenebre," "Phenomena," "Trauma," "The Card Player" and "Do You Like Hitchcock?" remastered from original vault elements and presented uncut and uncensored; $19.97. (Anchor Bay).

Diary of a Spider ... And More Cute Critter Stories (2005) Scholastic's latest volume of animated adaptations of award-winning children's books. The title story, from the best-selling picture book by Doreen Cronin, is a sequel to "Diary of a Worm", but this time, the spider is the star. Includes four more critter stories: "Roberto the Insect Architect," "Norman the Doorman," "The Mysterious Tadpole" and "The Story of the Dancing Frog." $14.95. Extras: Read-Along option. (Scholastic Storybook Treasures).

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (2008 - TV) Dougray Scott, Krista Bridges, Tom Skerritt. Updated remake of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic has Jekyll transformed into Hyde by toxic chemicals. (Genius Products).

The Four-Winged Dinosaur: Mircoraptors and the Bird Origin Debate NOVA documentary investigates fossils of bizarre feathered dinosaurs, which has rekindled a fierce, decades-long debate over the origin of bird flight; $19.95. (WGBH Boston Video).

Full Throttle Adrenaline: Volumes 1 & 2 A turbo-charged spin with NASCAR's greatest drivers as they offer first-hand what it's like to go face-to-face with the bump-and-run boys, what the G-force pressures of racing feels like, and the skills and focus needed to stay off the wall and in the victory lane. Includes interviews with Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Bobbi Labonte, Mark Martin, Casey Mears and Michael Waltrip. $24.95. (A&E Home Video).

Grace Is Gone (2007) John Cusack, Shelan O'Keefe, Gracie Bednarczyk. Extras: "A Conversation On Grace Is Gone" with director James Strouse and Cusack; "Inspiration of Grace Is Gone" the real story; profile of TAPS, the organization that provides support for people whot have lost loved ones to war. (Weinstein Co./Genius products).

Grizzly Park (2008) Glenn Morshower, Randy Wayne, Zulay Henao, Emily Foxler, Brody the Bear. Eight rebellious young adults are sent to do community service at Grizzly Park where they're hunted by an escaped serial killer as well as by the animals of the forest. (Allumination FilmWorks).

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Volume Two Three-disc set with episodes 14-26 from the popular 2002 revival, $26.98. Extras: The original "Morals" segment for each episode; commentary on three episodes with director Gary Hartle, story editor Dean Sefan and writer Steve Melching, moderated by Ian Richter; "He-Man Villains" sketch gallery; "He-Man Villains" still gallery; background gallery; complete animatics of four episodes; scripts; eight-page booklet; two "Masters of the Universe" collectible art cards. (BCI Entertainment).

If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely (Lexie) (2004) Ice-T, Cindy Herron, Glenn Plummer, Richard Brooks, Gary Busey. A former music producer turned stockbroker tries to make his musical comeback with a beautiful singer-dancer from a nightclub. The pair fall in love despite the treachery of the players and gangsters that surround the music business. (Warner).

The Invaders: The First Season Five-disc set with 17 episodes of the classic alien invader series starring Roy Thinnes, $39.99. Extras: New episodic intro with Roy Thinnes on every episode, interview with Thinnes, commentary by series creator Larry Cohen. (Paramount).

Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel Working in conjunction with BMX legend Mat Hoffman, Johnny Knoxville hosts a super stunt spectacular in homage to the late, great Evel Knievel as some of the biggest names in extreme sports step up and risk life and limb in the spirit of the world-famous daredevil. Extras: "Thoughts on Evel Knievel," behind-the-scenes featurette, "Travis Pastrana Pit Session," "Knoxville's Hospital Visit," "Tattoo Montage," "Mat Hoffman's Career Retrospective," photo gallery, music videos, more. (Paramount).

The Lather Effect (2006) Connie Britton, Tate Donovan, Ione Skye, Eric Stoltz. When Valinda (Connie Britton) decides to reunite her high school friends from the '80s for a wild party, she suddenly realizes you truly can't go home again: It's a reunion fueled by the best music of the decade (hits by Billy Idol, Ramones, Simply Red, A-Ha, Night Ranger, Elvis Costello, and many more) that soon has emotions and arguments running wild. The group of now older, if not wiser, new wavers fondly reminisce about the glory days and come to grips with the fact that the best of times might be behind them. Extras: Commentary by writer-director Sarah Kelly, editor Darren Ayres and associate producer-actor Eric Stoltz; "The Making of The Lather Effect"; "The Cameron Effect"; "The Importance of Being an Ernest PA." (Anchor Bay).

Love My Way: Series One Three-disc set with 10 episodes of the Australian family relationship series, $39.98. (BFS Entertainment).

Minutemen (2008) Jason Dolley, Luke Benward, Nicholas Braun, Chelsea Staub. Disney Channel comedy about three high school seniors who discover a way to go back in time to rectify their mistakes. Extras: Extended ending, behind-the-scenes featurette, Corbin Bleu music video. (Disney).

Modern Marvels: Engineering Disasters Five-disc set with 40 of the greatest man-made disasters in history; $39.95. (A&E Home Video).

Monsterquest: The Complete Season One Four-disc set with 13 episodes of the History Channel series that entertains, informs and hopefully uncovers the truth behind legendary monsters. $39.95. (A&E Home Video).

Rambo (2009) Dir.: Sylvester Stallone; Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Paul Schulze, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish, Rey Gallegos, Tim Kang, Jake LaBotz, Maung Maung Khin, Ken Howard. In single-disc and two-disc special edition with extras. Extras: Commentary by Stallone, six featurettes, digital copy of the feature. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Lionsgate).

Shelter (2007) Trevor Wright, Brad Rowe, Tina Holmes. Gay surfing melodrama about an art student who gives up his dreams when he has to work at a diner to support his family, along the way falling for his best friend's older brother. First project to be produced under here! Networks' Independent Film Initiative.Extras: Photo gallery, music video, production commentary. (Genius Products).

Suspension (2008) Scott Cordes , Annie Tedesco, Caroline Vinciguerra, Dan Nichols, David Fritts. A man loses his family in an automobile accident but gains the power to stop time and prevent accidents from befalling others. (Warner).

The Take (2007) John Leguizamo, Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Perez, Bobby Cannavale, Roger Guenveur Smith. Felix De La Pena is an armored car driver struggling to make ends meet for his wife and two kids in East L.A.’s Boyle Heights neighborhood. But their lives are thrown into chaos after Felix miraculously survives a violent on-the-job hijacking and becomes obsessed with tracking down his attackers before they frame him for the crimes they committed.(Sony). Extras: Commentary by director Brad Furman and cinematographer Lukas Ettlin, behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes.

The Thief of Bagdad (1940) Co-directed by Michael Powell and Ludwig Berger; Conrad Veidt, Sabu, John Justin, June Duprez, Rex Ingram. Restored digital transfer. Extras: Two audio commentaries: one featuring renowned directors Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, and one with film and music historian Bruce Eder; new interviews with special-effects experts Ray Harryhausen, Dennis Muren, and Craig Barron about the technical achievements of "The Thief of Bagdad"; "The Lion Has Wings" (1940), Alexander Korda's propaganda film for the English war effort, made during "The Thief of Bagdad's" production hiatus; excerpts from co-director Michael Powell's audio dictations for his autobiography; selections of music by composer Miklos Rozsa not used in the final film; stills gallery featuring rare Dufaycolor images of the film's production; booklet featuring new essays by critics Andrew Moor and Ian Christie. (The Criterion Collection).

The Three Stooges Collection Volume Two: 1937-1939 Two-disc set with 24 digitally remastered shorts, chronologically organized by the original release dates; $24.96. (Sony).

Valentina's Tango (2007) Guillermina Quiriga, Jordi Caballero. A beautiful tango dancer slowly slips into insanity while her loved ones do everything in their power to salvage the damaged woman's mental health as they too become caught up by the madness that consumes her. (MTI Home Video).

The Walker (2007) Dir.: Paul Schrader; Woody Harrelson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lauren Bacall, Ned Beatty, Moritz Bleibtreu, Mary Beth Hurt, Lily Tomlin, Willem Dafoe. Set in Washington, D.C., Paul Schrader's chamber drama of sorts follows Carter Page (Woody Harrelson), a popular socialite who serves as confidant, companion and card player to the wives of the most powerful men in America. When his dearest friend finds herself on the brink of scandal, he covers for her, only to find himself the chief suspect in a criminal investigation -- and ostracized by the ladies' club. Extras: "The Making of The Walker." (ThinkFilm).