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| DVD Releases: July 29 Adventures of Johnny Tao (2007) Matthew Twining, Matt Mullins, Chris Yen, Kelly Perine, Lindsay Parker, Marianne Muellerleile, Michael Gregory, James Hong, Jason London. Family-friendly action adventure about a young man whose prize possession, his father's guitar, is made of half of an ancient spear; the other half holds a curse and an evil spirit that unleashes an army of kung-fu, sugar-craving warriors that only Johnny and a beautiful Chinese warrior can stop. Extras: Commentary, "An Adventure in the Making: The Making of Adventures of Johnny Tao," deleted scenes, music video. (MTI Home Video). Alice Upside Down (2007) Alyson Stoner, Luke Perry, Lucas Grabeel, Penny Marshall. Tween film based on the popular best-selling Alice McKinley books by Newbery medalist Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, "Alice Upside Down" tells the story of 11-year-old Alice McKinley, who has moved to a new town with her widowed dad Ben and teenage brother Lester, leaving her the only girl in an all male household. Alice imagines herself cool, confident and popular, but in reality her life is full of anxiety, awkward moments and overwhelming challenges. Extras: Interviews, featurette. (Anchor Bay). The Band's Visit (2008 -- Israel) Ronit Elkabetz, Sasson Gabai, Uri Gavriel, Imad Jabarin, Ahuva Keren, Rubi Moskovitz, Khalifa Natour, Hilla Sarjon, Eyad Sheety. Extras: Commentary by director Eran Kolirin, making-of featurette. (Sony). Birds of Prey: The Complete Series Four-disc set with 13 episodes about three female crimefighters in New Gotham City, $39.98. (Warner). Classic British Thrillers The British Cinematograph Films Act of 1927 was passed to give motion pictures made in the U.K. an edge over Hollywood imports. These films, called "quota quickies," provided on-the-job training for some of the biggest stars of the Golden Age of British Cinema. This single disc includes three fine pieces of vintage British cinema: "The Phantom Light," a creepy "quickie" directed by Michael Powel; "Red Ensign," an expose of corruption and sabotage in the British shipping industry, directed by Powel; and "The Upturned Glass," a revenge thriller starring James Mason as a surgeon turned sleuth. $24.98. (MPI Home Video). Dark City Director's Cut (1998) Dir.: Alex Proyas; Rufus Sewell, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland. The critically-acclaimed triumph from visionary director Alex Proyas is back with this new directors cut featuring enhanced picture and sound, never-before-seen footage and three commentary tracks that take you deeper than ever before into the world of one of sci-fi's most exciting and revered tales. When John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) wakes with no memory at the scene of a grisly murder he soon finds himself hunted by the police, a woman claiming to be his wife and a mysterious group of pale men who seem to control everything and everyone in the city. Bonus features. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (New Line). Dark Shadows: The Beginning #5 Episodes 144-178 that originally aired from January 12, 1967 to March 1, 1967; $59.98. (MPI Home Video). Freakazoid: Season One Two-disc set with 14 episodes, $26.99. Extras: "The Original Freak" featurette, commentaries. (Warner). Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo (2008) John Cho, Kal Penn, Rob Corddry, Roger Bart, Neil Patrick Harris. Single disc with rated and unrated features; two-disc set with rated and unrated feature plus extras. Extras: Commentary, "The World of Harold and Kumar" featurette, additional scenes, interactive function that uses new and alternate scenes to change the course of the film's action. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (New Line). Joe Louis: America's Hero ... Betrayed (2005) In-depth HBO Sports documentary on the boxing legend, $19.98. (HBO Video). The Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008) Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Autumn Reeser, Tad Hilgenbrink. Direct-to-DVD sequel. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Warner). Love Story (2005) Feature-length documentary about the legendary Los Angeles band Love, and their singer, Arthur Lee. Features the last-ever interviews with band leader Lee, plus interviews with all the surviving original band members and music execs. Also includes rare band footage. (Start Productions). Marigold (2007) Ali Larter, Salman Khan. Stranded and broke in India after the financing flops on her low-budget film, feisty B-list actress Marigold Lexton lands a role in a musical, where she has a whirlwind romance with the production's choreographer. Musical comedy. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment). Masters of Horror Season Two Box Set All 13 episodes of the second season of the blood-chilling Showtime anthology series, housed in a specially designed, limited edition "skull" package. $86.97. Extras: Commentaries from the filmmakers, behind-the-scenes featurettes, still and storyboard galleries, trailers, screenplays (DVD-ROM), more. (Anchor Bay). Robin Hood: Season Two (2006 - U.K. TV) Five-disc set with 13 episodes of the BBC America series, $99.98. (Warner). Robin of Sherwood: The Complete Collection (1984-86) Ten volume set with all 26 episodes of the British series that is a definitive retelling -- with gritty period realism -- of the Robin Hood legend; $99.99. Extras: Two bonus discs with four documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, more. (Acorn Media). Special Needs (2006) Mockumentary about a flamboyant TV producer and his bully sidekicks who want to produce a reality TV show featuring physically and mentally disabled contestants. (Troma). Stargate: Continuum (2008) Second direct-to-video (DVD and Blu-ray) "Stargate SG-1" feature. Extras: Commentary by executive producer/writer Brad Wright and director Martin Wood, "The Making of Stargate: Continuum" featurette, "Stargate Goes to the Arctic" featurette, "The Layman's Guide to Time Travel" featurette. (MGM). Shine a Light (2008) Dir.: Martin Scorsese; documentary about The Rolling Stones. Extras: Four bonus Rolling Stones performances not seen in theaters, featurette with a behind-the-scenes look at The Stones rehearsing on stage at New York's Beacon Theater, candid moments with the band and celebrity guests, archival footage not included in the feature film. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Paramount). Tai Chi Master (1993 -- Hong Kong) Dir.: Yuen Woo-Ping; Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Chin Siu Ho, Fennie Yuen, Yuen Cheung Yan, Lau Shun. After two martial arts students and best friends are expelled from the legendary temple of Shaolin, they meet again as mortal enemies on the battlefield -- one a power-hungry general, the other a freedom-fighting rebel. Two-disc set. Extras: Commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan, "Nemesis" exclusive interview with star Chin Siu-ho," "The Birthplace of Tai-Chi" on location in Chen Village," "The Man, The Myth" celebrity tribute to martial arts superstar Jet Li, "Anatomy of a Classic" with celebrated film critic Elvis Mitchell, "The Master" retrospective of the career of action-legend Jet Li. (The Weinstein Co./Genius Products/Dragon Dynasty). Tiny Toon Adventures: Season 1, Volume 1 Four-disc set with 35 episodes from the animated programs first season, $44.98. Extras: "From Wacky Tunes to Tiny Toons: A Looney Evolution" featurette. (Warner). Two Fat Ladies (1997) Four-disc set with all 24 episodes of the most popular cooking show in BBC history that was also a Food Network hit in the U.S. Two oversized women jump aboard a classic motorcycle and sidecar and travel all over Britain, preparing meals for nuns, cricketers, diplomats, lumberjacks and an odd assortment of others; $59.99. (Acorn Media). Tyrone Power Matinee Idol Collection Five-disc set with "Cafe Metropole," "Day-Time Wife," "Girl's Dormitory," "I'll Never Forget You," "Johnny Apollo," "Love Is News," "Luck of the Irish," "Second Honeymoon," "That Wonderful Urge" and "This Above All"; $49.98. (Fox).
WarGames: The Dead Code (2008) Matt Lanter, Colm Feore. Sequel to the 1983 smash. The government is keeping a watchful eye on Will Farmer, a computer hacker who engages a super-computer named Ripley in an online terrorist-attack simulation game that is designed specifically to profile potential threats to the United States. When Homeland Security becomes convinced that Farmer is a potential threat, he must do all in his power to clear his name and end the game. Extras: Commentary by director Stuart Gillard and actor Matt Lanter, "The Making of Wargames: The Dead Code" featurette, photo gallery. (MGM). The Wiggles: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing (20058) Latest outing from the pre-schoolers ' favorite band offers 20 new songs to get the little ones up and moving. Features special guest Leo Sayers. (Warner). Witchblade Seven-disc set with 24 episodes, $69.98. Extras: Featurettes, casting sessions, more. (Warner). | ||||
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