DVD Releases: July 24

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Benson: The Complete First Season Three-disc set with 24 episodes, $29.95. Extras: Video introduction by Robert Guillaume, "Benson" series retrospective, photo gallery. (Sony).

The Big Bad Swim (2006) Paget Brewster, Jeff Branson, Jess Weixler, Ricky Ullman. An adult swim class during late spring at a Connecticut rec center sets the stage for this comedy-drama about love, loss and second chances. Extras: Filmmaker's commentary, cinematographer's video journal, Ricky Ullman gag reel, more. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).

The Bourne Files: 3 Disc Collection Three-disc set with "The Bourne Identity" and "The Bourne Supremacy." Includes all the bonus features available on the original releases as well as more than 45 minutes of all-new bonus features that illuminate Bourne's shadowy past and allow fans to delve deep into the mysteries surrounding Jason Bourne: Sneak peek of "The Bourne Ultimatum," "The Ludlum Identity" featurette, "The Ludlum Supremacy" featurette, "The Ludlum Ultimatum" featurette. Timed for the August 3 theatrical release of "The Bourne Ultimatum." (Universal).

Cashback (2006) Sean Biggerstaff, Emilia Fox, Shaun Evans, Michelle Ryan, Stuart Goodwin. An art student with insomnia gets a job at the late shift at the local supermarket, where he meets other artists who have their own ways of dealing with the boredom of an eight-hour shift. Extras: Commentary, deleted scene. (Magnolia Home Entertainment).

The Chambermaid (2005) Fiona Horsey, Paul Conway, William Rowsey, Jessica Barnes. Horror-thriller of passion, betrayal and deceit: O'Ryan loves Julia. Julia loves Istvan. Istvan loves Julia. Julia falls in love with O'Ryan. Julia falls out of love and ends up hating O'Ryan. O'Ryan hates Istvan. Istvan hates O'Ryan. O'Ryan hates his mother. His mother hates everyone! (MTI Home Video).

Classic Musicals from the Dream Factory Volume 2 Seven-disc set with single discs of "The Pirate," "That's Dancing" and "Words and Music," double-discs with "That Midnight Kiss" and "Toast of New York," and "Royal Wedding" and "Belle of New York"; individually for $19.97, the two-disc sets for $24.98 each; the collection will sell for $59.92. (Warner).

• The Pirate (1948) Dir. : Vincente Minnelli; Judy Garland, Gene Kelly. Extras: Commentary by historian John *****e; new featurette "The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest"; Pete Smith Specialty 1948 MGM comedy short "You Can't Win"; 1947 MGM classic cartoon "Cat Fishin'"; "Mack the Black" stereo remix version; audio-outtakes: "Love of My Life" and "Mack the Black"; Roger Edens' guide tracks of "Be a Clown," "Manuela," "Nina," "Voodoo" and "You Can Do No Wrong"; promotional radio interviews with Gene Kelly for "On the Town" and Judy Garland for "The Pirate."
• That's Dancing! (1985) Extravagant celebration of dance that features some of the greatest dancing screen work, as well as performances that range from Baryshnikov to break dancing, Fred and Ginger to Shirley Temple and Bojangles, and Busby Berkeley spectaculars to Michael Jackson music videos. Extras: Introduction by Gene Kelly and Jack Haley Jr., four featurettes.
• Words and Music (1948) June Allyson, Perry Como, Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Gene Kelly, Mickey Rooney, Ann Sothern, Tom Drake, Cyd Charisse, Betty Garrett, Janet Leigh, Marshall Thompson, Mel Torme, Vera-Ellen, Jeanette Nolan. Extras: Commentary by historian Richard Barrios; new featurette "A Life in Words and Music"; Theatre of Life 1948 MGM short "Going to Blazes!"; 1948 MGM classic cartoon "The Cat That Hated People"; "Lover" and "You're Nearer" outtakes featuring Perry Como; audio-only bonuses: Outtakes of "Falling in Love With Love," "I Feel at Home with You," "Manhattan" (alternate version), "My Funny Valentine," "My Heart Stood Still," "On Your Toes" (alternate version) and "Way Out West on West End Avenue."
• That Midnight Kiss (1949) Mario Lanza, Kathryn Grayson. Extras: Pete Smith Specialty 1949 MGM comedy short "Sports Oddities," 1949 MGM classic cartoon "Senor Droopy," "One Love of Mine" outtake sequence with Lanza and Grayson.
• The Toast of New Orleans (1950) Mario Lanza, Kathryn Grayson, David Niven. Extras: 2006 BBC documentary "Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods," Vintage Fitzpatrick Traveltalk 1940 MGM shorts "Modern New Orleans" and "Old New Orleans."
• Royal Wedding (1951) Dir.: Stanley Donen; Fred Astaire, Jane Powell. Extras: "Private Screenings With Stanley Donen" 2006 TCM special; new featurette "Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane-A"; 1951 MGM cartoon "Car of Tomorrow"; 1951 MGM cartoon "Droopy's Double Trouble"; "Ev'ry Night at Seven" outtake with Peter Lawford and Jane Powell; Fred Astaire and Jane Powell MGM promotional radio interview for "Royal Wedding" (audio only).
• The Belle of New York (1952) Fred Astaire, Vera-Ellen. Extras: 1952 MGM Pete Smith short "Musiquiz," 1952 MGM Tex Avery cartoon "Magical Maestro," "I Wanna Be a Dancin' Man" alternate take.

The Contract (2006) Dir.: Bruce Beresford; Morgan Freeman, John Cusack. Thriller about a man (John Cusack) on a camping trip with his son who gets involved with a hired assassin (Morgan Freeman). Extras: Making-of featurette, photo gallery, (First Look Home Entertainment).

The Decoy (2006) Justin Kreinbrink, Santiago Craig. When a deputy's in-laws are murdered and his best friend stands accused, he must escort him to the gallows. But along the way, the deputy discovers a startling truth about the deaths that puts both men in danger. Extras: Filmmaker's commentary, director's featurette, from script to screen featurette, blooper reel, extended uncut scenes. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).

Frank Sinatra Gift Set Five-disc set with "Guys and Dolls," "Hole in the Head," "Kings Go Forth," "The Manchurian Candidate" and "The Pride and the Passion," $39.98. (MGM).

Frankie & Annette Collection Four-disc set with "Beach Blanket Bingo," "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini," "Beach Party," "Bikini Beach," "Fireball 500," "Thunder Alley," "Muscle Beach Party" and "Ski Party," $39.98. (MGM).

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Season Three Two-disc set with 13 episodes of the Adult Swim series, $29.98. Extras: "Final Record" of all of the most memorable voice-over action moments from Birdman's final episode; a "Joke Timeline" that includes 14 jokes from the series; on-screen color comic book about "The Origin of the X Eliminator"; quick intro of the show's main characters; eight deleted scenes; storyboards. (Warner).

The Host (Gwoemul) (2006 -- South Korea) Dir.: Joon-ho Bong; Kang-ho Song, Hie-bong Byeon, Hae-il Park, Du-na Bae, Ah-sung Ko. Also available on Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD. (Magnolia Home Entertainment).

Ivan's Childhood (1962) Dir.: Andrei Tarkovsky; Nikolai Burlyayev, Valentin Zubkov, Yevgeni Zharikov. New, restored high-definition digital transfer. Extras: Video appreciation of filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky and "Ivan's Childhood," featuring Vida T. Johnson, co-author of "The Films of Andrei Tarkovsky: A Visual Fugue"; new video interviews with cinematographer Vadim Yusov and actor Nikolai Burlyaev; booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Dina Iordanova and new translations, by Robert Bird, of "Between Two Films," Andrei Tarkovsky's essay about "Ivan's Childhood"; and "Ivan's Willow," a poem by the director's father, Arseny Tarkovsky. (The Criterion Collection).

James Elroy: American Dog (2005) Stylish documentary, narrated by Ellroy himself; $29.95. (Facets).

Land of the Giants: The Complete Series. Nine-disc boxed set with all 51 episodes, $199.98. Extras: Booklet, keychain, crew patch, comic book, trading cards. (Fox).

Les enfants terribles (1950) Dir.: Jean-Pierre Melville; Nicole Stephane, Edouard Dermithe, Renee Cosima, Jacques Bernard. New, restored high-definition digital transfer. Extras: Commentary by writer, film critic, and journalist Gilbert Adair; interviews with producer Carole Weisweiller, actors Nicole Stephane and Jacques Bernard, and assistant director Claude Pinoteau; "Around Jean Cocteau" (2003), a short video discussing Cocteau and Melville's working relationship; gallery of behind-the-scenes stills; booklet featuring a new essay by critic Gary Indiana and an excerpt from Rui Nogueira's "Melville on Melville." (The Criterion Collection).

M-G-M Movie Legends Elvis Collection Four-disc set with "Clambake" (1967), "Kid Galahad" (1962), "Follow That Dream" (1962) and "Frankie and Johnny" (1966), $39.99. (MGM).

Nomad: The Warrior (2007) Jason Scott Lee, Jay Hernandez, Kuno Becker, Mark Dacascos. War epic set in 18th century Kazakhstan about a boy who is destined to one day unite the three warring tribes of a country who have survived and fought for centuries -- against invaders, against their formidable enemies and amongst themselves. (Weinstein Co./Genius Products).

The Number 23 (2006) Dir.: Joel Schumacher; Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen, Danny Huston, Logan Lerman, Rhona Mitra, Maile Flanagan, Patricia Belcher, Lynn Collins, Mark Pellegrino, Tara Karsian. Extras: Deleted scenes, "The Number 23 Enigma" featurette, "How to Do Your Numbers" featurette, behind-the-scenes featurette, more. (New Line).

Perfume -- The Story of a Murderer (2006) Director: Tom Tykwer. Stars: Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Dustin Hoffman. (DreamWorks/Paramount).

The Rainmaker Special Collector's Edition (1997) Dir.: Francis Ford Coppola; Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight, Claire Danes, Mickey Rourke, Mary Kay Place, Andrew Shue. (Paramount).

The Real McCoys: Complete Season #1 (1957-58) Five-disc set with 39 episodes, $39.98. (Infinity Entertainment/Falcon Pictures).

Reign Over Me (2007) Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett Smith, Liv Tyler, Saffron Burrows, Donald Sutherland, Robert Klein, Melinda Dillon. (Sony).

Renaissance (2006) Voices of Daniel Craig, Catherine McCormack. Black and white noir sci fi thriller set in the labyrinthine underworld of Paris in 2054. (Disney).

The Secrets of Isis -- The Complete Series Three-disc set with 22 episodes of the Saturday morning TV series, $29.98. Extras: Spotlight interviews with cast and crew; select commentary; rare footage: morals, commercial bumpers and alternate credits; isolated music and effects track for some episodes; three photo galleries; Bluewater Production's 22 page "Legend of Isis" comic book; DVD ROM with scripts; booklet with episode guide and trivia; more. (BCI).

Shadow Puppets (2007) James Marsters, Jolene Blalock. Group of strangers awaken in a locked asylum ward with no idea of who they are or how they got there. Extras: Commentary by writer-director Michael Winnick and cinematographer Jonathan Hale. (Starz Home Entertainment).

Stargate: SG-1 Season 10 Five-disc set with 22 episodes, $49.98. Extras: Commentary, featurettes. (MGM).

Suspense: The Lost Episodes, Collection #1 Four-disc set with 30 episodes from one of the most popular TV mystery shows of the early 50s, featuring the industry's biggest stars and writers, broadcast live. Remastered from the original Kinescope masters. $39.98. (Infinity Entertainment/Falcon Pictures).

TV Guide Presents The Crow: Stairway to Heaven -- The Complete Series Four-disc set with 22 episodes; includes a fifth disc with bonus material; $39.95. Extras: Commentary by series star Mark Dacascos and executive producer Bryce Zabel, gag reel, the original "dailies from three of the episodes, selections from the show's original soundtrack, the pilot script, all 22 episode scripts, the original Bible and episode descriptions written by Zabel, photo gallery, more. (Arts Alliance America).

Unconscious (2004 -- Spain) Leonor Watling, Luis Tosar, Alex Brendemuhl. Farce that questions sexual taboos. When Alma goes in search of her missing husband, she travels from one adventure to the next, finally landing in front of the famous Dr. Sigmund Freud. When the Good Doctor explains how the world is dictated by people's unconscious desires, Alma questions the very nature of her love, her life and her future. Extras: Behind the scenes photo gallery, "Sigmund Freud: The Godfather of Taboo" featurette, Sigmund Freud Web links, special commentary by world famous psychiatrist Edward Shafranski. (Regent Releasing/Liberation Entertainment/Genius Entertainment).

Wages of Sin (2005) Billy St. John, Ashlie Clark. When a beautiful college graduate inherits a mysterious house in the countryside, she and her friends discover the evil presence of a twisted preacher. (Echo Bridge Home Entertainment).

The Woody woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection Seventy-Five priceless animated short films, $39.98. (Universal).

Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher. Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Edwards, Brian Cox, Elias Koteas, Donal Logue, John Carroll Lynch, Dermot Mulroney. (Warner).