DVD Releases: September 22

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Battle for Terra (2009) Voices of Evan Rachel Wood, Brian Cox, Luke Wilson, David Cross, Justin Long, Amanda Peet, Dennis Quaid, Chris Evans, James Garner, Rosanna Arquette, Chad Allen, Danny Glover. Extras: Also available on Blu-ray Disc.

Brotherhood: The Final Season (2008) Two-disc set with 8 episodes, $42.99. (Paramount).

Castle: The Complete First Season (2009) Three-disc set with 10 episodes, $39.99. (Disney).

Ghost Whisperer: The Fourth Season (2008-09) Five-disc set with 23 episodes, $63.98. (Paramount).

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert, Anne Archer, Amanda Walsh, Emma Stone, Michael Douglas, Robert Forster, Noureen DeWulf, Christa B. Allen. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. Blu-ray Extras: "Recreating the Past, Imagining the Future" featurette, "It's All About Connor" featurette, "The Legends, the Lessons and the Ladies" featurette, additional scenes. (Warner).

Gigantor: The Collection - Volume 2 (1967) Four-disc set with the final 26 episodes of the animated series, $39.98. Extras: Commentaries on select episodes with director-producer-writer Fred Ladd; featurette about creator Mitsuteru Yokoyama; digital issues 7-12 of the Gigantor comic book series from Ben Dunn and Antarctic Press, published in 2000; 16-page collectible booklet with a brief history of the series, episode summaries as well as rare archival press materials and photos. (E1 Entertainment).

The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2008) Voices of Tom Papa, Sheri Moon Zombie, Rosario Dawson, Paul Giamatti, Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, Daniel Roebuck, Harland Williams, Cassandra Peterson, Clint Howard, Dee Wallace, Rob Paulsen, Tura Satana, Danny Trejo. First full-length animated feature from director/writer Rob Zombie; features undead Nazis, moohy robots and strippers; for adults only. Twisted tale of El Superbeasto, a former world class masked wrestler with super human strength, who now finds himself as the very ordinary producer/director/star of BeastoWorld Enterprises. But when he can, Beasto spends time fighting evil along with his with his super-sexy sister, Suzi X, in the spooky Monsterland. Beasto faces his biggest battle when he struggles to stop the unholy marriage of foul-mouthed stripper Velvet Von Black and the diabolical Dr. Satan. $19.97. Extras: Animatics, deleted scenes and shots, alternate scenes. (Anchor Bay Entertainment).

Jonas: Rockin' the House (2009) Five episodes from the latest hit Disney Channel Original Series. Extras: Two bonus episodes, "You've Been Jo Bro'd - Surprising Chelsea Staub" featurette. (Disney).

Kings: The Complete Series (2009) Three-disc set, $59.98. (Universal).

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Tenth Year (2008-09) Five-disc set with 22 episodes, $59.98. (Universal).

Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup? (2009) Documentary looks at some of the conspiracy theories surrounding the tragic events of the destruction of the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001. Narrated by Daniel Sunjata of FX's "Rescue Me," the film first examines mysterious and infamous events that reshaped world history, from the Reichstag Fire in 1933 that catapulted Hitler to dictatorship to the Gulf of Tonkin Incident in 1964 that led to the Vietnam War, then taking viewers into the most significant catastrophe in recent memory, 9/11. $17.99. Extras: Extra interviews, 12-page booklet. (Microcinema DVD)

Mail Order Bride (2009) Daphne Zuniga, Greg Eviga, Cameron Bancroft. The West gets a little wilder when beautiful con-woman Daphne Zuniga flees her big-city trouble by making a run out west, impersonating a mail order bride in this Hallmark Channel original movie. (E1 Entertainment).

The Mentalist: The Complete First Season (2008-09) Six-disc set with 23 episodes, $59.98. Extras: "Evidence of a Hit Series" interviews with the creators, directors and cast; "Cracking the Crystal Ball: Mentalist vs. Psychic"; "Persons of Interest: The Cast of The Mentalist"; "Surveillance Video: Gag Reel." (Warner).

Mercy Streets (2000) Eric Roberts, Lawrence Taylor, Cynthia Watros, David A. R. White. In the midst of deception, crime and immorality, two brothers must learn the power of faith and the freedom of forgiveness: John chose a path of crime, Jeremiah chose the way of faith, but now a deadly double-cross forces the two brothers to live each other's lives. Extras: Commentary with director Jon Gunn and producer-actor David A.R. White, "The Making of Mercy Streets" featurette, deleted scenes. (Sony).

Mr. Men: Mr. Tickle Presents: Tickle Time Around! and Mr. Men: Little Miss Sunshine Presents: Fun in the Sun! Two DVDs each with six humorous shows, grouped by similar themes plus toe-tapping songs and bonus features designed to give kids interactive experiences with their favorite characters from the Cartoon Network series "The Mr. Men Show," $16.97 each. (Sony).

Observe and Report (2009) Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Michael Pena, Ray Liotta, Jesse Plemons. Extras: "Basically Training" with Seth Rogan, "Seth Rogan Wants You" goofy mall cop recruitment video, commentary, outtakes, additional scenes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Warner).

O'Horten (2008) Bard Owe. Quirky indie outing about a train engineer forced to retire after 40 years on the job. Odd Horton's orderly, solitary existence is about to give way to a future of unlikely adventures and puzzling dilemmas: will Horten ever travel by plane? Will he finally sell his prized boat? How does Horten end up in a pair of women's red high-heeled shoes? Extras: Interview with director Bent Hamer and composer John Erik Kaada. (Sony).

The Paul Newman Tribute Collection Seventeen-disc set with 13 of Newman's films including two-disc Special Collector's Editions of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (celebrating its 40th anniversary), The "Hustler," "The Verdict" and "The Towering Inferno," as well as nine other films ranging throughout Newman's historic career ("The Long, Hot Summer," "Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!" "From the Terrace," "Exodus," "Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man," "What a Way to Go!" "Hombre," "Buffalo Bill and the Indians Or Sitting Bull's History Lesson" and "Quintet"). Extras: Exclusive 136 page soft-bound book filled with a stunning array of photos, some of which have never been seen before, of the Hollywood icon on the set with his fellow cast and crew, excerpts from each film, and personal quotes from Newman himself. $89.98. (Fox).

Road to Victory (2008) Mike Reilly, Julia Anderson. An unconventional love story that looks behind the sensationalized media headlines over steroid abuse sports, examining the human elements that drive athletes to succeed, and the price they may pay for their choices. A college football player dealing with injuries falls for a stripper, and when he's unable to perform sexually, the relationship is derailed, oscillating between the tender and the cruel. When his on-field performance also begins to decline, his draft status is at stake. (Vanguard Cinema).

Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (2009) The untold story of how Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma joined forces for the first time in an all-new live-action/CGI movie. Directed by Brian Levant, the film follows the Mystery Inc. gang, a mismatched quartet of unlikely teenage pals, uniting for the first time to solve the haunting of their high school. The live-action cast features Robbie Amell, Kate Melton, Hayley Kiyoko, Nick Palatas, and Frank Welker as the voice of Scooby-Doo. Extras: "Coolsville Yearbook," "Velma, Daphne, Fred or Shaggy? Personality Quiz," "Character Pop-Up Factoid Track," behind-the-scenes, shout-outs and out-takes. Available on DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def Combo Pack (with the DVD and a digital copy). (Warner).

Silk Hope (2000) Farrah Fawcett, Brad Johnson. A headstrong, wild, irresponsible middle-aged woman (Farrah Fawcett) returns to her home town of Silk Hope, only to find that her mother has recently died and that her sister has decided to sell the family house and divide the profits. This cold dose of reality sets her on a new course: Her goal is to save the remnants of her family life, but surprisingly, her quest leads to love and the unlocking of a family secret. A CBS TV movie. (Vanguard Cinema).

Six: The Mark Unleashed (2004) Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Eric Roberts, Stephen Baldwin. Sci-fi thriller about the last days on Earth before Armageddon. Extras: Commentary with director Kevin Downes, "The Making of Six: The Mark Unleashed" featurette, deleted scenes, blooper reel. (Sony).

Soundstage Presents: Ringo Starr and the Roundheads (2005) Fourteen-song set recorded in High-Definition with pristine 5.1 Surround Sound for the acclaimed PBS music series "Soundstage"; $19.98. (E1 Entertainment).

The Southern Belles of Comedy (2008) Comedian Brett Butler is back and she's bringing The Southern Belles of Comedy with her. Since her show "Grace Under Fire" ended, Butler has been all over the country performing and now has a different and ever more hilarious perspective to share with her fans. Butler is also setting the stage for up-and-coming comedians, bringing on the road four southern, sexy, strong-minded and simply irresistible performers: Trish Suhr, Lisa Landry, Pat Brown and Sarah Tiana. (Vanguard Cinema).

Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection DVD Seven-disc collection with "Star Trek," "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock," "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home," "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier," "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country." Also includes a bonus disc entitled "Star Trek: The Captains' Summit" that features a 70-minute round table discussion hosted by Whoopi Goldberg in which William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes share candid moments and intimate details about life on the set. $59.99. (Paramount).

Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection Blu-ray & DVD Five-disc set with "Star Trek: Generations," "Star Trek: First Contact," "Star Trek: Insurrection," "Star Trek: Nemesis" and "Star Trek Evolutions" bonus disc with "The Evolution of the Enterprise," "Villains of Star Trek," "I Love the Star Trek Movies," "Farewell to Star Trek: The Experience," "Klingon Encounter," "Borg Invasion 4D" and "Charting the Final Frontier." $39.99 DVD and $69.99 Blu-ray. (Paramount).

Star Trek: The Original Series Season Two Blu-ray Seven-disc set with 27 episodes, $79.99. Extras: New seamless branching that allows fans to toggle between newly remastered versions with enhanced special effects or the episodes as they were originally broadcast. The Blu-ray collection also includes hours of featurettes, interactive bonus features and new clips via BD-Live. (Paramount).

Tall Tales & Legends (1985-87) Three-disc set with all the episodes of the children’s television anthology conceived by actress-producer Shelley Duvall; $24.98. (E1 Entertainment).

Taxi: The Fourth Season (1981-82) Three-disc set with 24 episodes, $39.98. (Paramount).

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles – The Complete Second Season (2008-09) Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $59.98. Extras: "The Continuing Chronicles featurette, "Write the Future" featurette, visual effects featurette, "Blood and Metal" makeup effects featurette, "Designing Destruction" production design featurette, "Choreographing Chaos" stunt featurette, "War Stories" behind-the-scenes featurette, "Setting the Tempo" music featurette, "Motivations" featurette, "Terminated Scenes," "Cameron vs. Rosie: Fight Rehearsal," "The Storyboard Process: Cameron Goes Bad," commentary by Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau and Shirley Manson and executive producers Josh Friedman, James Middleton and John Wirth, gag reel. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Warner).

30 Rock: Season 3 (2008-09) Three-disc set with 22 episodes, $49.98. (Universal).

Ugly Betty: The Complete Third Season (2008-09) Six-disc set with 24 episodes, $59.99. (Disney).

Wizards on Deck With Hannah Montana (2009) The casts of Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place," "The Suite Life on Deck" and "Hannah Montana" come together for one zany teen cruise on the S.S. Tipton. Extras: "Justin's Award-Winning Essay," "It's A Suite Life Having Fun With Hannah & The Wizards" bloopers and backstage interviews. (Disney).