DVD Releases: June 3

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American Crude (2007) Rob Schneider, Ron Livingston, Jennifer Esposito, Michael Clarke Duncan, John C. McGinley. A deranged group of strangers -- including a transsexual prostitute, a runaway virgin, a gorgeous gun-wielding ex-con and a **** king - cross paths at a bachelor party. (Sony).

American Gangster: The Complete Second Season Two-disc set of the documentary BET series that looks at some of the 20th century's most notorious African-American crime figures, $36.99. (Paramount).

The Andromeda Strain Two-disc set of the A&E miniseries starring Benjamin Bratt, $29.98. Extras: Commentary, "Terra Incognita: Making the Andromeda Strain," visual effects breakdowns, photo and design gallery. (Universal).

The Animation Show: Volume 3 (2007) Sixteen short films compiled by Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt of the best work from The Animation Show's 2007 theatircal program; with an introduction by Beavis and ****-head; $19.99 (Paramount).

Boarding Gate (2008) Dir.: Olivier Assayas; Asia Argento, Michael Madsen, Kelly Lin, Carl Loong Ng. The new film from acclaimed and adventurous French filmmaker Olivier Assayas is an erotic noir-thriller. Asia Argento plays sexy ex-prostitute Sandra, who is forced to flee London after a steamy S&M encounter with a debt ridden ex-financial big gun (Michael Madsen) ends in violence. Fleeing to Hong Kong in search of a fresh start, she becomes involved with an attractive young couple, Lester (Carl Ng) and Sue (Kelly Lin), who promise to help her obtain papers and money. But it turns out that Lester is actually a hit man hired to kill the financial big gun. Extras: "Boarding Gate: In Touch With Asia Argento" and "Interviews With Asia Argento." (Magnolia Home Entertainment).

Boston Red Sox: Essential Games of Fenway Collector's Edition Six-game, six-disc collection commemorating Boston's Fenway Park, spanning five decades of promise, heart-ache and jubilation etched in Red Sox history; $59.95. (A&E Home Video).

City Slickers Collector's Edition (1991) Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby, Jack Palance. Extras: Commentary by director Ron Underwood and Billy Crystal and Daniel Stern; "Back in the Saddle: City Slickers Revisited" featurette, "Bringing in the Script: Writing City Slickers" featurette, "A Star Is Born: An Ode to Norman" featurette, "The Real City Slickers" featurette, deleted scenes. (MGM).

Control (2007) Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Alexandra Maria Lara, Joe Anderson, James Anthony Pearson, Harry Treadaway, Craig Parkinson, Toby Kebbell. Extras: Commentary by director Anton Corbijn, "The Making of Control," "Out of Control: A Conversation With Anton Corbijn," extended live concert performances, "Transmission" and "Atmosphere" Joy Division music videos, "Shadowplay" music video by The Killers, still gallery. (Weinstein Co./Genius Products).

Dirty Harry Special Edition (1971) Dir.: Don Siegel; Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino, John Mitchum, Reni Santoni, John Vernon, Andrew Robinson, Josef Sommer. Two-disc set. Extras: Commentary by film historian Richard Schickel; new featurette "The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry," an examination of the influence and legacy of Dirty Harry; featurette "Dirty Harry: The Original"; featurette: Dirty Harry's Way" promotional short on the movie; interview gallery; 1993 TV special "Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso"; trailer gallery. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Warner).

Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector's Edition All five "Dirty Harry" films, new commentaries and featurettes, 40-page hard cover "Dirty Harry" retrospective book, replica Harry Callahan wallet with Inspector's badge and ID card, "Scorpio: Portrait of a Killer" poster, six "Dirty Harry" cards, production letters, more. $74.92 DVD, $129.95 Blu-ray Disc. (Warner).

Diva (1981) Frederic Andrei, Richard Bohringer, Thuy An Luu, Jacques Fabbri. Stylish French thriller. A young Parisian mail courier is content with his bohemian lifestyle, his circle of friends and listening to opera, particularly one exceptional American diva who refuses to be recorded. So enamored is he with her that he makes an illegal tape of her at a concert. But when the tape is confused with one implicating a police chief with the mob, he must use all his ingenuity to survive mob killers and the police. First of two release from Lionsgate's new Meridian Collection, a compilation of acclaimed, groundbreaking and influential films from around the world; digitally remastered. Extras: Commentary by director Jean-Jacques Beineix, cast and crew interviews. (Lionsgate).

Doctor Who: Beneath the Surface Four-disc set features "Doctor Who and the Silurians" (seven episodes), "The Sea Devils" (six episodes) and "Warriors of the Deep" (four episodes); $59.98. (Warner).

The Eye (2008) Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey, Francois Chau, Tamlyn Tomita. Available in single-disc and two-disc special edition with extras. Extras: Four featurettes, deleted scenes, digital computer copy. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Lionsgate).

Flawless (2008) Demi Moore, Michael Caine. A crime/drama set in 1960s London, where a soon-to-retire janitor (Michael Caine) convinces a glass-ceiling constrained American executive (Demi Moore) to help him steal a handful of diamonds from their employer, the London Diamond Corporation, who he feels has done them wrong. Extras: "Exploring the Facets: A Behind the Scenes Look." (Magnolia Home Entertainment).

Flavor of Love: Season 3 Four-disc set with all five uncensored episodes, $34.97. Extras: Casting special, "Flav's Filosophies," "Girls Gone Flav: Ultimate Moments," "Dirty Laundry," "Flav and Thing 2's Date," "The Dead Bring Bad Luck." (Anchor Bay).

Get Smart: The Complete Series Don Adams and Barbara Feldon reprise their roles as Maxwell Smart and Agent 99 in the short-lived 1995 update of the classic "Get Smart," now with the addition of Andy Dick and Elaine Hendrix. Single-disc with all seven episodes, $19.95. (Sony).

I Love New York: Season 2 Three-disc set with 11 episodes of the sleazy realty series, $34.97. (Anchor Bay).

The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Third Season Five-disc set with 23 episodes, $39.98. Extras: "Remembering The Incredible Hulk: An American Classic" featurette. (Universal).

The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Fourth Season Four-disc set with 18 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Commentary on two-part season premiere "Prometheus", "Creating an Iconic Character: The Hulk" featurette, "Inside an Episode: Prometheus" photo gallery. (Universal).

Mama's Boy (2007) Jeff Daniels, Anna Faris, Jon Heder, Diane Keaton, Chris Kerner, Rue McClanahan, Dorian Missick. A 29-year-old slacker who lives with his mom realizes his sweet set-up is threatened when she hears wedding bells with her self-help guru beau. Extras: Commentary by director Tim Hamilton, additional scenes. (Warner).

Mannix: The First Season (1967)) Six-disc set with 24 episodes, $49.99. Extras:Interview with Mike Connors and Joseph Campanella, "Mannix" TV Land promo and CBS sales presentation with audio introductions from Mike Connors. (Paramount).

Meet the Spartans (2008) Diedrich Bader, Kevin Sorbo, Method Man, Ken Davitian, Jim Piddock, Sean Maguire, Greg Ellis, Crista Flanagan, Nicole Parker, Emily Wilson. In rated and unrated versions. Extras: Unrated "Pit of Death" edition: Commentary by the cast and crew, "Know Your Spartans" pop culture set-top trivia game, gag reel, "Meet the Spartans: The Music" featurette, "Prepare for Thrusting" featurette, "Tour the Set With Ike Barinholtz." (Fox).

New York Mets: Essential Games of Shea Stadium Six-disc set with six complete, unedited games that best define the history of the New York Mets and showcase the splendor of Shea Stadium (2008 will commemorate the last year that Shea Stadium will see action on its field); $59.95. (A&E Home Video).

The Onion Movie (2008) "The Onion" invades DVD. Based on the wildly popular satirical newspaper, "The Onion Movie" offers uncensored, uninhibited, unrated news and views from around the world. From the sharp minds of Robert Siegel and Todd Hanson, long-time editors and writers for "The Onion" newspaper and website, the movie presents a hard look at world events, cultural fads and curious human behavior, reporting on topics that most news programs wouldn't dare touch. Extras: Deleted scenes, outtakes. (Fox).

Prairie Fever (2008) Kevin Sorbo, Lance Henrickson, Jamie Ann Allman, Dominque Swain. Western. When whiskey-soaked ex-lawmen Preston Biggs (Kevin Sorbo) is hired to escort a group of women suffering from "prairie fever" back to civilization, he's met by a murderous gang intent on stopping their passage. (Genius Entertainment).

The Red Violin (1998) Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli, Jean-Luc Bideau. Greta Scacchi, Jason Flemyng, Colm Feore, Don McKellar. An appraiser traces the vast, storied history of a priceless violin across numerous countries and generations. First of two release from Lionsgate's new Meridian Collection, a compilation of acclaimed, groundbreaking and influential films from around the world; digitally remastered. Extras: Commentary, two featurettes, musical feature with composer John Corigliano, documentary on violins and violin auctions. (Lionsgate).

Remember the Daze (2005) Leighton Meester, Amber Heard, Alexa Vega, Melonie Diaz, Lyndsy Fonseca. Coming-of-age tale that revolves around the chaos of the celebration of the last day of school in a small town. (First Look Studios).

Rescue Me: The Complete Fourth Season Four-disc set with 13 episodes, $49.95. Extras: Featurettes: "Walking Through Fire: The Stories of Rescue Me Season 4," "Real Stories From America's Bravest," "Welcome to the Set," "This Is Not a Drill: Breaking Down Episode 407," "Captains," "Tools of the Trade," "Burning Embers: Gavin's Girls"; deleted scenes; blooper reel. (Sony).

Semi-Pro (2008) Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, Andre Benjamin, Will Arnett, Jay Phillips, Josh Braaten, Rob Corddry, DeRay Davis, Maura Tierney, Jackie Earle Haley. In single-disc and two-disc "Let's Get Sweaty" editions. "Let's Get Sweaty" extras: "Love Me Sexy: The Story Behind the One-Hit Wonder" featuette, "Recreating the American Basketball Association (ABA)" featurette, "Four Days in Flint" featurette, behind-the-scenes footage, music video, more. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (New Line).

Time for Murder Two-disc set of the classic mid-1980s series featuring tales of mystery and suspense by six of Britain's finest writers, $39.99. (Acorn Media).

Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show (2008) Vince Vaughn and four stand-up comedians travel the country -- subtitled "30 days and 30 nights - Hollywood to the Heartland" -- in this documentary. Extras: Commentary, behind-the-scenes featurette, "The Tour" featurette, making-of featurette, more. (New Line).