October 2000
PICK OF THE WEEK
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (20th
Century Fox)
Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Meat Loaf, Richard O'Brien,
Patricia Quinn
The legendary midnight horror film is released in what must be the definitive
DVD edition. This incredible two-disc DVD package, priced at $29.98, includes:
Disc 1: New, exclusive commentary by creator/star Richard O'Brien and actress
Patricia Quinn; THX certified, anamorphic transfer of the U.S. theatrical
version of the film; The special U.K. version that includes the deleted musical
sequence "Superheroes" edited back into the film; a never-before-seen
branching function that gives the user an in-theater viewing option to allow DVD
owners to see the crowd's reaction or the performers on stage at certain points
as they watch the film; a full-length audience participation track that is a
combined audio and subtitle track; a prompt directs viewers to use props and
what to scream at the screen; a DVD-ROM jukebox; DVD-ROM interactive games; a
hidden "Easter Egg" that allows the viewer to see the film as
originally imagined by Richard O'Brien, beginning in black-and-white and turning
to color during "The Time Warp."
Disc 2: The deleted musical sequence "Once in a While" and
"Superheroes"; outtakes, including 11 alternative takes on key scenes;
two alternative ending credits; a half-hour documentary entitled "Rocky
Horror Double Feature Video Show"; a "pop-up" video with Meat
Loaf singing "Hot Patootie"; two trailers; excerpts from VH-1's Behind
the Music" Rocky Horror special; cast and crew bios.
The film is also available on VHS at $14.98
without all the goodies.
For more information, please visit http://www.rockyhorrorat25.com.
THE
NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: SPECIAL EDITION (Disney)
Starring the voices of Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman, Catherine O'Hara, William
Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens
Jack, the Pumpkin King, ruler of the Halloween kingdom, tires of chills and
thrills and yearns for a warmer, fuzzy holiday. So he decides to kidnap Santa
Claus and try Christmas on his own. The classic Disney animated film, their best
of the past ten years in our humble opinion, is re-released to DVD in this
special edition featuring commentary by director Henry Selick; a Making of
Documentary; a Gallery of Concept Art; Character Design and Animation Tests;
Deleted Footage including animated sequences and storyboards not used In the
final film; Tim Burton's Short Films Vincent and Frankenweenie; Widescreen
letterbox format. Also available on VHS minus most of
the extra goodies.
Also new this week
AMERICAN VIRGIN (Studio
Home Entertainment)
Starring Mena Suvari; Bob Hoskins; Robert Loggia
A former adult film director (Loggia) is shocked by the actions of his biggest
competitor. The competitor has invented a machine that will allow users to have
sex with a young girl live over the internet. What's worse - it's Loggia's
daughter! Some laughs from the great cast in this otherwise overly chaotic
picture. Rated R; 87m. Also available on DVD featuring
digital mastering; 5.1 Dolby Digital; Dolby Surround 2.0; widescreen
presentation; audio commentary track with director Jean-Pierre Marois;
interactive motion menus; 20 chapters with motion images; theatrical trailer;
biographies and filmographies; optional Spanish subtitles.
BIG BLUE'S MUSICAL MOVIE
(Paramount/Nickelodeon)
The phenomenally popular dog from the Nickelodeon television series stars in her
first movie in this direct-to-video feature which also stars Blue's newest
friend, Periwinkle, and the voice of Ray Charles. $19.95. Also
available on DVD at $24.99 featuring a behind-the-scenes featurette; two music
videos; a guessing game; savings booklet; English Dolby Surround.
BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER
(Universal)
Starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea Duvall, RuPaul Charles, Cathy Moriarty
A beautiful young high school student starts to go a little bit nuts when her
hormones hit high drive. Rated R; 86m; Closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD at $24.98 featuring widescreen presentation; Dolby surround;
trailer.
DOLPHINS (Image
Entertainment)
Narrated by Pierce Brosnan; featuring songs and music by Sting
Originally created for IMAX Theaters, this film by MacGillivray Freeman Films -
who also produced "Beavers" and "The Living Sea," explores
the lives and the hearts of the delightful and intelligent dolphins. Features
footage from the Bahamas, Argentina and more. 77m. $19.98. Also
available on DVD at $24.99. For more information, please visit http://www.dolphinfilms.com.
IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT TITLES
The following are released to DVD:
BIG PICTURE BOX: A
special box set containing five IMAX titles: DOLPHINS; MAGIC OF FLIGHT; LIVING
SEA; STORMCHASERS; DISCOVERERS. VHS: $79.98; DVD: 99.99.
BLOOD TRILOGY: A special box set containing three classic
Herschell Gordon Lewis films: BLOOD FEAST; TWO THOUSAND MANIACS; COLOR ME RED.
DVD: $69.99.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN BOX: A special box set containing four
classic Chaplin films: MODERN TIMES; THE GREAT DICTATOR; GOLD RUSH; CITY LIGHTS
($99.99).
CLASSIC ALBUMS 1: A special box set containing three
"Classic Albums" titles: BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS - CATCH A FIRE;
MEATLOAF - BAT OUT OF HELL; THE WHO - WHO'S NEXT. DVD: $49.99.
CLASSIC ALBUMS 2: A special box set containing three
"Classic Albums" titles; U2 - JOSHUA TREE; STEELY DAN - AJA; PHIL
COLLINS - FACE VALUE: $49.99.
FLASH GORDON BOX: A special box set containing three
classic Flash Gordon titles: TRIP TO MARS; CONQUERS THE UNIVERSE; SPACE
SOLDIERS. DVD: $79.99.
JUBILAEUM COLLECTION - CHRISTMAS BOX SET - containing
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ROME; CHRISTMAS AT THE DUOMO; CONCERTO DI NATALE; VHS:
$49.98; DVD: $59.99.
MASTERPIECES OF OPERA: A special box set containing DER
ROSENKAVALIER; NABUCCO; TANNHAUSER. DVD: $79.99.
TREASURES FROM AMERICAN FILM ARCHIVES; 50 preserved films;
DVD: $99.99
THE WORST OF ED WOOD: A special box set containing four of
the man who's been called the "worst director of all time": PLAN 9
FROM OUTER SPACE; JAIL BAIT; BRIDE OF THE MONSTER; GLEN OR GLENDA. $79.99.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH:
SPECIAL EDITION (Disney)
The stop-motion animated film from "Nightmare Before Christmas"
director Henry Selick is released in this special DVD edition featuring a
behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film; "Good News" music
video performed by Randy Newman; Original theatrical trailer; Still-frame
gallery of concept art and puppet designs; DTS 5.1; Dolby Digital 5.1; Surround;
Spanish & French language tracks. Also available on VHS without most of the
goodies.
JAMES BROWN LIVE
(Image Entertainment)
The legendary Godfather of Soul performs his biggest hits live from the House of
Blues in Las Vegas. Shot in high-definition, available on this program are
"Get Up Offa That Thing," "Living IN America," Soul
Man" and many, many more. $19.98. Also available on
DVD at $24.95.
PARAMOUNT SELL-THROUGH
TITLES (Paramount)
The following titles are released at sell-through prices:
SLEEPY HOLLOW, $14.95, including 28-minute behind-the-scenes featurette;
11-minute cast and crew interview.
BRINGING OUT THE DEAD, $14.95, including cast and crew interviews, widescreen
presentation.
ROSEMARY'S BABY
(Paramount)
Starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon
The acclaimed horror film from director Roman Polanski is released in this
Commemorative Edition. Available on VHS with new interviews with Polanski,
producer Robert Evans and production designer Richard Sylbert. Also
available on DVD featuring the above interviews, widescreen presentation; a
23-minute "making of" featurette; interactive menus; scene selection;
subtitles; Dolby Digital English Mono. Rated R; 137m.
SNOW DAY (Paramount)
Starring Chevy Chase, Chris Elliott, Mark Webber
When a surprise snowfall closes schools, everyone makes the best of it,
including boyfriends, girlfriends, bullies, and more. Rated PG; 89m;
Closed-captioned. Also available on DVD featuring
widescreen presentation; cast interviews, audio commentary by the director and
writers, Dolby Digital 5.1 and Surround; interactive menus.
STARRY NIGHT (Universal)
Starring Sally Kirkland, Abbott Alexander
Vincent Van Gogh returns to life in modern day Los Angeles but, of course,
nobody believes that he's the real McCoy. Rated PG-13; 98m.
U-571 (Universal)
Starring Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi
The big-budget World War II adventure - in which a group of American submariners
find themselves stranded aboard a German sub with which they must return home -
is released to VHS and DVD. A generally exciting and entertaining film though
not as pulse-pounding as one might have hoped based on the film's terrific
trailer. Great special effects and a terrific cast help. DVD
features include "Spotlight on Location: The Making of U-571,"
interviews with the cast & crew; footage of the production sets and designs;
interviews with British veterans on the inner works of the German Enigma code
machines; a real life account of the capturing of a U-110; an interview with a
U.S. Navy admiral on his experiences aboard a submarine during World War II;
authentic U.S. Naval archival footage on the capturing of the U-505; trailers;
production notes; cast and filmmaker bios; DVD-ROM features.
WAKING THE DEAD (USA Home Entertainment)
Starring Billy Crudup, Jennifer Connelly, Hal Holbrook
Based on the novel by Scott Spencer, this is the story of two lovers who are
just about to discover how deep their love is when one is apparently killed in a
car bombing. Available on DVD featuring 45 minutes of
deleted scenes; a behind-the-scenes featurette; director's commentary; cast and
crew biographies; trailers; interactive menus. Rated R; $24.95.
PICK OF THE WEEK
JURASSIC PARK DVD TITLES (Universal)
Universal finally releases two of its biggest-ever hits to DVD: "Jurassic
Park" and its sequel "The Lost World," both directed by legendary
director Steven Spielberg. The films are available in a number of ways so let's
begin, shall we?
JURASSIC PARK DVD features a "Making Of" documentary; rare
behind-the-scenes footage of pre-production meetings, animatics by Oscar-winning
special effects creator Phil Tippett, production photographs; a dinosaur
encyclopedia; storyboards; production notes; cast & filmmakers bios and
theatrical trailers. $26.98.
THE LOST WORLD DVD features a "Making Of" featurette; delete scenes;
illustrations and early conceptual drawings; storyboards; models; theatrical
trailers; a dinosaur encyclopedia; cast & filmmaker bios. $26.98.
Both of the above also contain DVD-ROM weblinks that will allow users to
participate in a "live-on-location" webcast and chat with the cast and
crew members of the upcoming "Jurassic Park III." No date has been
set, but users will be notified after registering at http://www.jurassicpark.com
through the DVD. Also included are a "live" webcast and chat with the
special effects team at Industrial Light and Magic; special sneak previews and
trailers from "Jurassic Park III"; and a "live" webcast of
the theatrical world premiere of "Jurassic Park III."
Also available are two JURASSIC PARK /LOST WORLD COLLECTION sets. The first
contains the two DVDs in the same package and is priced at $53.98. The second is
a Limited Edition which contains all of the above plus CD soundtracks of both
films; a collectible senitype; a certificate of authenticity confirming the
limited run - all packaged in a special collector's box for $119.98.
These films are also available in VHS Collector's Editions with some, but
not all, of the features listed above.
SHANGHAI NOON (Touchstone)
Starring Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu
One of the summer's most enjoyable films comes to homevideo. Chan stars as a
Chinese Imperial Guard who must rescue Princess Pei Pei from the hands of evil
Westerners. Owen is a somewhat flaky cowboy who comes to Chan's aid. A hilarious
romp through the old West with terrific performances by Chan, Wilson and Liu.
Highly recommended to those who still like movies that are just fun! Rated
PG-13; 110m; Closed-captioned. Also available on DVD
featuring audio commentary by Chan, Wilson and director Tom Dey; featurette on
the making of the film; featurette on the film's stunts; seven deleted scenes;
and a "Shanghai Surprise" interactive experience that unlocks hidden
features.
Also new this week
8½ WOMEN (Universal)
Starring Toni Collette, Amanda Plummer, Vivian Wu, Polly Walker
Peter Greenaway directs this homage to Federico Fellini's 8 ½, which follows
the amorous misadventures of two men - a father and his son - whose erotic
fantasies come to life in provocative and surprising ways. Rated R; 112m. Also
available on DVD featuring the theatrical trailer.
BLOBBERMOUTH (Image)
Starring Steve McQueen ... sort of
The classic horror film, "The Blob," is treated to a new soundtrack
courtesy of the L.A. Connection improvisational comedy group who have added an
animated mouth and voice to the gelatinous creature as well as a couple of
outlandish musical numbers. You gotta see it to believe it! 80m. $19.98. Also
available on DVD at $24.99.
COMMITTED
(Miramax)
Starring Heather Graham, Luke Wilson, Goran Visnjic
A young wife in New York City traces down her husband - who has suddenly left
her - in a determined way to get him back. When she finds him, she resorts to
anything - including voodoo - to try and put their marriage back together. Rated
R; also available on DVD featuring Dolby 5.1 surround.
DVD TITLES
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following films are released to DVD:
DAMN THE DEFIANT! starring Alec Guinness and Dirk
Bogarde featuring full-screen and widescreen presentation; trailers; vintage
advertising - $24.95.
LOOK WHO'S TALKING, TOO starring John Travolta,
Kirstie Alley and the voices of Bruce Willis and Roseanne Barr featuring
full-screen and widescreen presentation; trailers; $24.95.
HULLABALOO
(MPI)
The classic music program which originally aired from 1965 - 1966, is released
for the first time ever on DVD in this digitally remastered version. Featured
herein are seven television episodes and 18 bonus performances in both
black-and-white and color. Artists appearing on this DVD include: Vikki Carr,
Herman's Hermits, chuck Berry, The Four Seasons, Sammy Davis Jr., Sonny &
Cher, Jerry Lewis, Barry McGuire, The Searchers, The Moody Blues, The Byrds,
Frankie Avalon, Nancy Sinatra, Bobby Rydell, Paul Anka, Dusty Springfield, The
Turtles and many, many more. 4 ½ hours priced at $24.95.
IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK 2
(HBO)
Starring Sharon Stone, Ellen DeGeneres, Vanessa Redgrave, Michelle Williams,
Chlo Sevigny
The story of three lesbian couples over three decades is told in these stories
set in 1961, 1972 and 2000. Outstanding performances throughout coupled with
sensitive direction and screenwriting combine to make this film fascinating,
enlightening and entertaining. Rated R; 96m. Also
available on DVD.
IMAX TITLES
(Slingshot Entertainment)
A variety of DVD and VHS gift packs containing
films originally presented on the mammoth IMAX screens are released. Sets
include:
ULTIMATE AMERICAN DESTINATIONS including "Hidden Hawaii" and
"Alaska: Spirit of the Wild." DVD: $44.99;
VHS: $35.99
AMERICA'S STAR ATTRACTIONS including "Grand Canyon" and
"Yellowstone" DVD: $44.99; VHS: $35.99
WILDS OF THE OCEAN featuring "Sharks" and "Whales" - DVD:
44.99; VHS: $35.99
AT SEA featuring "Sharks," "Whales" and "Great Barrier
Reef" - DVD: $67.99; VHS: $53.99
EXPLOSIVE featuring "Eruption of Mount St. Helens," "Ring of
Fire" and "Hidden Hawaii" - DVD: $67.99;
VHS: $53.99
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL featuring "Grand Canyon," "Niagara"
and "Yellowstone" - DVD: $67.99; VHS:
$53.99
NATURES EXTRAVAGANT BEAUTY featuring "Niagara,"
"Yellowstone," "Grand Canyon" and "Zion Canyon -
Treasure of the Gods" - DVD: $89.99; VHS:
$71.99
EXPLORE THE WORLD featuring "Alaska Spirit of the Wild," "Great
Barrier Reef," "The Greatest Places," "Africa The
Serengeti" and "Antarctica." - DVD: $99.99;
VHS: $79.99.
JOE GOULD'S SECRET (USA
Home Entertainment)
Starring Stanley Tucci, Ian Holm
A journalist befriends a homeless poet and becomes fascinated by his "Oral
History of the World." But when he writes an article about the man, the
resulting attention could destroy their friendship. Directed by Tucci. Rated R.
$24.95.
KEEPING THE FAITH
(Touchstone)
Starring Ben Stiller, Jenna Elfman, Edward Norton
A Catholic Priest and a Rabbi, friends since they were children, find themselves
dueling over the love of a longtime female friend who had suddenly come back
into their lives. Of course, considering this female friend is Jenna Elfman, who
can blame them? A very funny and entertaining film with enjoyable performances
by all. Rated PG-13. Also available on DVD featuring
delete scenes; cast and crew bios; audio commentary with Norton, and
writer/producer Stuart Bloomberg, a production gag reel. Closed-captioned.
LET SLEEPING CORPSES LIE
(Anchor Bay)
Starring Ray Lovelock, Christine Galbo
Yet another cult classic is released from the folks at Anchor Bay. This 1974
zombie film tells of a pair of traveling companions who come across a town
filled with flesh-hungry living dead. From director Jorge Grau. VHS version
features widescreen presentation; Dolby Surround Sound; an exclusive interview
with Grau; TV and radio spots, liner notes - $14.98. The
standard DVD edition features widescreen presentation; Dolby Surround 5.1;
interview with Grau; TV and radio spots; poster and still gallery; liner notes.
$29.98. The Limited Edition DVD includes all of the above plus a 24-page
full-color booklet with photos and a 5 ½" by 8 ½" original
theatrical poster replica and a specialized "toe tag." Only 5,000 of
these will available and they are priced at $39.98.
MIRACLES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Jackie Chan
A Hong Kong version of Frank Capra's "A Pocketful of Miracles" set in
the 1930s in which Chan plays a poor country boy with a mighty kick whose
martial arts prowess brings him to the top of the food chain. But there are
those who don't like him there. Chan also directed. Rated PG-13; 106m;
Closed-captioned. Also available on DVD featuring Mandarin and Cantonese
languages, subtitles in English, Spanish and French; trailers. $24.95.
MUSIC SCENE
(MPI)
The pioneering musical variety show from 1969 - 1970 is released on DVD
including four live episodes from 1969, 21 bonus performances and four promos by
the Rolling Stones. Appearing herein are James Brown, Crosby Stills & Nash,
Tom Jones, The Rascals, Roger Miller, Bobby Sherman, Merle Haggard, Tommy
Smothers, Richie Havens, Lulu, B.B.. King, Lou Rawls and many, many more. 225m.
$24.95.
ROAD MOVIE (Image)
Starring Barry Bostwick, Robert Drivas, Regina Baff
Joseph Strick directed this film about two brutish truck drivers who pick up a
prostitute on a trip across America. Their mistreatment of her leads to her
seeking revenge. 88m; $19.98. Also available on DVD at
$29.99.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
(Paramount)
Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Guy Pearce
William Friedkin directs this story of a Marine who must ask his old war buddy
for help when he is wrongly accused of murder in Yemen. Rated R; 127m;
Closed-captioned. Also available on DVD featuring
widescreen presentation; commentary by director Friedkin; cast and crew
interviews; behind-the-scenes featurette; interactive menus; Dolby Digital 5.1
surround; English Dolby Surround; French Dolby Surround. English sub-titling.
THE SAVAGE EYE
(Image)
A recently divorced woman fumbles through 1950s Los Angeles where she intends on
getting a fresh start. But the characters she runs into are anything but fresh.
Also included is "Interviews with My Lai Veterans," an Academy-Award
winning documentary regarding the 1968 massacre of the Vietnamese Village of My
Lai. $19.98. Also available on DVD at $29.99.
TIME CODE
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Stellan Skarsgard, Saffron Burrows, Salma Hayek, Jeanne Tripplehorn
Four different stories, told in real time - and shot with simultaneous camera
with no editing - collide in the end with surprising results. From director Mike
Figgis ("Leaving Las Vegas"). VHS only. The DVD for this title has
been postponed until further notice.
WERNER HERZOG TITLES
(Anchor Bay)
The following films from acclaimed director Werner Herzog are released in
special DVD and VHS editions:
AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD starring Klaus Kinski featuring
full-frame presentation; German soundtrack in Dolby Surround 5.1; optional
English subtitles; English soundtrack in mono sound; audio commentary with
Herzog; theatrical trailer; talent bios; liner notes - $29.98. VHS also
available in German with English subtitles; theatrical trailer; linter notes -
$14.98.
COBRA VERDE featuring widescreen presentation; German
soundtrack in Dolby Surround 5.1 with optional English subtitles; English
soundtrack in Dolby Surround 2.0; audio commentary from Herzog; trailer; talent
bios; liner notes - $29.98. VHS edition includes widescreen; in German
with English subtitles; trailer; liner notes - $14.98.
PICK OF THE WEEK
JAMES BOND TITLES (MGM)
The final set of James Bond films is released in this collection of VHS
($9.94 each) tapes and DVDs ($26.98 each). Included are:
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER; DVD features include audio
commentary by director Guy Hamilton and cast and crew members; "Making
Of" documentary; Cubby Broccoli documentary; deleted scenes; original
theatrical trailers; television and radio spots.
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE; DVD features include audio
commentary by director Terence Young and cast and crew members; "Making
Of" documentary; Harry Saltzman documentary; animated storyboard sequences;
original theatrical trailers; original promotional trailers; radio spots.
OCTOPUSSY; DVD features include audio commentary;
"Making Of" documentary; designer Peter Lamont documentary; storyboard
sequences; music video; original theatrical trailers.
A VIEW TO A KILL; DVD features include audio
commentary from director John Glen and members of the cast and crew;
"Making of" documentary; "Music of James Bond" documentary;
delete scene; music video; original theatrical trailers; television spots.
THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS; DVD features include audio
commentary by director John Glen and members of the cast and crew; Making Of
documentary; Ian Fleming documentary; never-before-seen deleted scene; music
video; original theatrical trailers.
YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE; DVD features include audio
commentary by director Lewis Gilbert and cast and crew; "Making Of"
documentary; James Bond titles documentary; animated storyboard sequence;
original theatrical trailers; radio spots.
Also available are:
JAMES BOND GIFT SET VOL. 3 featuring
all of the above on DVD, $134.96.
JAMES BOND GIFT SET VOL. 3 featuring all of the above
on VHS, $49.96
JAMES BOND GIFT SET VOL. 1 featuring
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, GOLDENEYE, GOLDFINGER, LICENCE TO KILL, LIVE AND LET DIE,
THUNDERBALL, TOMORROW NEVER DIES on DVD, $157.96.
JAMES BOND GIFT SET VOL. 2
featuring DR. NO, MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, MOONRAKER, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, ON
HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, $112.96.
NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN starring Sean Connery; featuring trailer; $19.95.
TOY STORY TITLES
(Disney)
Starring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John
Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, R. Lee Ermey, Laurie Metcalf, Jim Varney, Joan
Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Wayne Knight, Estelle Harris, Jodi Benson
Buzz Lightyear and Woody return to entertain the entire family and then some
with these two already-classic computer-animated tales that transcend the art
form. Both "Toy Story" films achieve much more than one would expect,
giving computer-generated characters heart and life. Both classic
computer-animated "Toy Story" titles are released to VHS and
DVD ("Toy Story 2" for the first time on either format) in a
variety of collections:
TOY STORY 2 on VHS and DVD featuring full screen and
widescreen presentation; outtakes; the animated short, "Luxo Jr."; a
sneak peek at Disney's upcoming "Monsters, Inc."; THX-Certified
presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.
TOY STORY on VHS and DVD featuring widescreen
presentation; Pixar's "Tin Toy" short; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround;
French and Spanish language tracks.
TOY STORY/TOY STORY 2 double-pack featuring both DVDs.
$39.99
COLLECTOR'S EDITION 3 DVD BOX SET featuring both "Toy Story" and
"Toy Story 2" as well as a third DVD featuring extensive audio
commentaries from the film's creators; movie-making secrets; on-set interviews;
never-before-seen animation; character design; abandoned concepts; storyboard
pitch; TV commercials; guide to hidden jokes; original song demos; 360 degree
rotational tours of 11 different film sets and 15 characters and other neat
stuff. $69.99.
Also new this week
BLACK NARCISSUS: THE CRITERION COLLECTION
(Image)
Starring Deborah Kerr
Five Protestant missionary nuns struggle to establish a school in the desolate
Himalayas. Leonard Maltin calls it "One of the most breathtaking color
films ever made." DVD features include new digital transfer created with
the participation of cinematographer Jack Cardiff; audio commentary by late
director Martin Powell and Martin Scorsese; a new video documentary on Jack
Cardiff; a collection of rare behind-the-scenes production stills; English
subtitles; 1.33:1 aspect ratio; 1947; 101m; $39.95.
BRITISH ROCK SYMPHONY
(Image)
A full-orchestra plays hits by the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Who, Led
Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and more. Also features vocalists Roger Daltry, Paul Young,
Alice Cooper and Darlene Love. 88m. $19.98. Also available
on DVD at $24.99.
CENTER STAGE
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Peter Gallagher, Susan May Pratt, Ethan Stiefel, Donna Murphy, Ilia
Kulick
The story of several young ballet dancers who devote their entire beings to the
fiercely competitive art of dance. Rated PG-13; 116m; Closed-captioned.
Also available on DVD featuring digitally mastered audio; anamorphic video;
director's commentary; Mandy Moore music video; isolated music score; theatrical
trailers; Making Of featurette; extended dance sequences; delete scenes; talent
files; HBO Making Of featurette. $116m. $24.95.
COLUMBIA/TRI-STAR SELL-THROUGH
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following films are released at sell-through prices
THE HOLLYWOOD KNIGHTS starring Robert Wuhl, Tony Danza, Michelle Pfeiffer;
$14.95
VIRTUAL SEXUALITY starring Natasha Bell and Laura Fraser; $14.95
THE END OF THE AFFAIR starring Julianne Moore and Ralph Fiennes; $19.95.
GIRL INTERRUPTED starring Angelina Jolie and Winona Ryder, $19.95.
Also available is:
THE DARK CRYSTAL/LABYRINTH DVD 2-Pack featuring both films
in special DVD editions, $44.95.
HEAVY METAL 2000/HEAVY METAL DVD 2-Pack featuring both films in special DVD
editions. $47.95
DO THE RIGHT THING: THE CRITERION COLLECTION
(Image)
Starring Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Giancarlo Esposito, Robin Harris,
Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Nunn, Rosie Perez, John Turturro
Director Spike Lee's critically acclaimed and controversial film comes to this
special double-disc DVD edition featuring new widescreen digital transfer; audio
commentary by Le, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, production designer Wynn
Thomas and actor Joie Lee; English subtitles; optimal image quality RSDL
dual-layer edition; new video introductions by Lee; new video interview with
editor Barry Brown; Spike Lee and line producer Jon Kilik revisit the film's
Bedford-Stuyvesant locations; St. Clair Bourne's 60-minute documentary,
"The Making of the Do the Right Thing"; Lee's behind-the-scenes
footage from rehearsal to wrap; original storyboards for the riot sequence; a
film-to-storyboard comparison; trailer. $39.95.
EISENSTEIN: THE SOUND YEARS: THE CRITERION
COLLECTION (Image)
A special edition three-disc box set featuring the famed film pioneer's films,
"Alexander Nevsky" and "Ivan the Terrible, Parts 1 and 2."
"Alexander Nevsky" includes new transfer, with extensive digital image
and sound restoration; audio essay by film scholar David Bordwell, author of
"The Cinema of Eisenstein"; multimedia essay on the
Eisenstein-Prokofiev collaborations by Russell Merritt; Scholar Naum Kleiman's
reconstruction of the unfinished film "Bezhin Meadow," plus Jay
Leyda's photos and documents from the set; sketches and storyboards; new English
subtitle translation. "Ivan the Terrible Parts 1 and 2" feature new
transfer with extensive digital image and sound restoration; multimedia essay by
scholar Yuri Tsivian on Eisenstein's visual vocabulary; multimedia essay by
scholar Joan Neuberger on the history of the films; sketches and storyboards;
new English subtitle translation. $79.95.
FIRST RUN PICTURES SELL-THROUGH
(First Run)
The following films are re-released at $19.95 each:
NO FEAR, NO DIE starring Isaach de Bankole and Alex Descas
UTZ starring Armin Mueller-Stahl, Brenda Fricker, Paul Scofield
HEAVY METAL 2000
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring the voices of Julie Strain, Billy Idol, Michael Ironside
The long-awaited follow-up to the legendary "Heavy Metal" animated
film arrives in a somewhat different format that still offers plenty of sci-fi
sex, violence and rock'n'roll. Instead of a collection of stores, like the first
film, "HM2K" is a single story about a tightly-clad female warrior who
must stop an evil villain from taking over the galaxy. Fans of the first movie
will be pleased by its stylish animation and pounding rock soundtrack featuring
the likes of PANTERA, MONSTER MAGNET, MDFMK, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, BILLY IDOL, COAL
CHAMBER, MACHINE HEAD, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and more. DVD
features include "digitally mastered audio and video; widescreen
presentation; Julie Strain featurette; voice talents featurette; animation
tests; theatrical trailers; five animatic comparisons; photo gallery;
interactive menus.
HELLRAISER V: INFERNO
(Dimension)
Starring Craig Sheffer
An L.A. detective suddenly finds himself trapped in Hell and realizes that the
only way to escape is to find the mysterious puzzle box. Unfortunately,
Pinhead's got it and he probably doesn't want to give it up.
JAZZ CHANNEL TITLES
(Image)
The following titles are released in the new "The Jazz Channel
Presents" line from Image entertainment:
JEFFREY OSBORNE, live at Black Entertainment Television Studio II in Washington,
D.C.; 75m. $19.98.
CHAKA KHAN recorded live at Black Entertainment Television Studio II in
Washington, D.C.; 75m. $19.98.
Both are also available on DVD at $24.98 each.
I KNOW WHERE I'M GOING!: THE CRITERION
COLLECTION (Image)
Starring Wendy Hiller, Roger Livesey
Michael Powell's and Emeric Pressburger's 1945 romance about a headstrong young
woman who journeys to Scotland to marry a rich lord. However, bad weather forces
her to meet a handsome naval officer and, suddenly, all bets are off. DVD
features include 1.33:1 aspect ratio; audio essay by film historian Ian
Christie; behind-the-scenes stills, narrated by Thelma Schoonmaker Powell; the
1994 documentary, "I Know Where I'm Going Revisited" by Mark Cousins;
Excerpts from Michael Powell's 1937 feature "The Edge of the World"
and the 1978 documentary "Return to the Edge of the World," photo
essay by Nancy Franklin; English subtitles; optimal image quality, RSDL
dual-layer edition. $39.95.
JOHN GRAY SPECIALS
(WBGH Boston)
Hosted by John Gray
Two specials based on the work of best-selling author John Gray are released.
The first is "Men Are From Mars, Women are from Venus"; the second
"How to Get What You Want and Want What You Have." Both feature Gray
discussing his inspirational advice and commentary. $19.95 each.
KEN BURNS' BASEBALL
(PBS/Warner)
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns' 18 1/2 hour documentary about America's favorite
pastime comes to DVD in this special box set. Also included are a Making of
featurette; exclusive interviews hosted by Charlie Rose; and additional bonus
material. $179.98.
LEGENDS OF THE FALL SPECIAL
EDITION DVD (Columbia/Tri-Star)
The acclaimed film starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, Julia
Ormond and Henry Thomas, comes to DVD in this special edition featuring audio
commentary by director Zwick and Pitt; audio commentary by cinematographer John
Toll and production designer Lilly Kelvert; three deleted scenes with optional
director's commentary; original EPK featurette; production design featurette;
isolates music score; talent files. $29.95.
MORRISSEY: OYE ESTEBAN!
(Warner/Reprise)
A DVD compilation of greatest video hits and performance footage from Morrissey.
Included are 70 minutes and 18 tracks including "Seasick, Yet Still
Docked," "The Boy Racer" and more. 70m; $24.99.
PENTHOUSE TITLES (Image)
The following DVD titles are available from Penthouse:
CENTERFOLD AUDITIONS $24.99
SHOWGIRLS OF PENTHOUSE; $24.99
SWIMSUIT VIDEO 2; $24.99.
HARLOTS OF HELL; $24.99. Also available on VHS.
PICKING UP THE PIECES
(Artisan)
Starring Woody Allen, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Cheech Marin, David Schwimmer,
Kiefer Sutherland, Sharon Stone, Fran Drescher, Andy Dick, Elliott Gould, Eddie
Griffin, Kathy Kinney, Lou Diamond Phillips, Lily Tomlin, Hector Elizondo.
A mysterious severed hand begins granting miracles in a small Mexican town and
everything starts going nuts - as you might imagine. Incredible cast (most of
whom only do cameos) and fascinating storyline make this one a must-see. Rated
R; 95m. Also available on DVD
featuring a trivia game; audio commentary by director Alfonso Arau; a
behind-the-scenes featurette; interviews with the cast and crew; the theatrical
trailer; a photo gallery; interactive motion menus; Dolby Digital 5.1 and a 16 x
9 anamorphic viewing option. $24.98.
THIS IS NOT AN EXIT: THE
FICTIONAL WORLD OF BRET EASTON ELLIS (First Run)
Starring Rachel Weisz, Dechen Thurman, Jason Bushman
The twisted world of "American Psycho" author Bret Easton Ellis is
explored in this docu-drama that explores the pop culture of his novels and
actually re-enacts several scenes from his novels. $24.95.
Also available are the following films about writers:
PAUL BOWLES: The Complete Outsider, $19.95
JAMES ELLROY: Demon Dog of American Crime Fiction; $29.95
PAUL MONETTE: The Brink of Summer's End; $24.95.
THE WOUNDS (First Run)
A pair of teenage criminals go on a spree in war-torn Bosnia. 103m; In
Serbo-Croatian with English subtitles; $79.95. Also
available on DVD at $29.95.
PICK OF THE WEEK
AMERICAN BEAUTY: AWARD EDITION
(Dreamworks)
Starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley, Mena Suvari,
Peter Gallagher, Chris Cooper
The stunning, Academy Award winning Best Picture is re-released to VHS in this
special edition and to DVD for the first time ever.
The VHS edition includes exclusive storyboard feature with Director's commentary
and "The Making of American Beauty" featurette. The
incredible DVD version includes those features and an insightful and compelling
director (Sam Mendes) and writer's (Alan Ball) commentary; access the screenplay
via DVD-ROM that allows viewers to watch the movie and read the screenplay
simultaneously side-by-side production notes; two theatrical trailers; cast and
crew biographies. The DVD is priced at $26.99; the VHS at $24.99. This
sounds like a must-have.
Also new this week
THE BRADY BUNCH MOVIES (Rhino)
Starring the Brady Bunch
Rhino Homevideo releases two rare glimpses at America's favorite family:
THE BRADY HOME MOVIES (which has only aired once on May 24, 1995) which features
home movie clips from the cast members' own libraries, recent interviews,
original 8mm footage shot by Robert Reed of the cast's trips to England and New
York. Also available on DVD featuring an additional
exclusive interview with Susan Olsen and Mike Lookinland. $19.95.
THE BRADY BUNCH HOUR: Volumes I and II of the variety show that followed the
sitcom is released in this special 2-VHS set and features the appearance of Geri
Reischl as the "fake Jan." Guest stars include Donny & Marie
Osmond, Tony Randall, Ann B. Davis, Vincent Price, H.R. Pufnstuf, Rip Taylor. Also
available on DVD at $24.95.
THE CARS LIVE
(Rhino)
The legendary rock band recorded live in Germany in 1979. $14.98. Also
available on DVD featuring a new interview with all the band members, together
for the first time in over 13 years.
COLUMBIA/TRI-STAR RE-PRICE
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following films are released at $14.95 each:
THE HOLLYWOOD KNIGHTS starring Robert Wuhl, Tony Danza and Michelle Pfeiffer
VIRTUAL SEXUALITY starring Natasha Bell, Luke Le Lacey
FIRST DAUGHTER
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Mariel Hemingway, Doug Savant, Monica Keena, Gregory Harrison
After breaking protocol in order to save the President from an assassination
attempt, a secret service agent is assigned to the president's daughter instead.
When the daughter is kidnapped, the agent must go after her through the woods to
rescue her. 94m.
FLINT: THE TIME DETECTIVE
(The Right Stuf)
The popular anime, Fox TV show - about a super-human detective designed to fight
the war against time crime - comes to home video in two volumes running 90m
each. Also available on DVD. Both are priced at
$14.98.
JUBILAEUM COLLECTION
(Image)
A three volume set featuring three and a half-hours of classical and
contemporary Christmas favorites. Included are the following concerts: Concerto
di Natale, Merry Christmas From Rome and Christmas at the Duomo. 210m; $49.98.
Also available on DVD at $59.99.
KATHY SMITH: FAT BURNING BREAKTHROUGH
(SMV)
Popular and acclaimed fitness expert Kathy Smith returns with yet another video,
this one specifically designed to help weight loss. 50m; $14.98.
THE PATRIOT
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Chris Cooper, Jason Issacs
An intense, manipulating revenge film wrapped in an American flag. It's not
supposed to be history, folks, it's supposed to be entertaining. And it is.
Rated R; Closed-captioned. 165m. Also available on DVD
featuring audio commentary by director Roland Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin;
visual effects interactive featurette; "The Art of War" featurette;
"The True Patriots," featurette; delete scenes with director
commentary; conceptual art to film comparisons; photo gallery; weblinks;
isolated music score by John Williams; talent files; widescreen; Dolby Digital
5.1 and Dolby 2 Channel; English and French language tracks; English and French
subtitles; trailer; $27.96.
PITCH BLACK
(Universal)
Starring Vin Diesel
Creepy sci-fi movie in which a group of spaceship travelers are marooned on a
seemingly lifeless planet - until the sun goes down. Then, a horde of hungry,
winged-lizard like creatures spews from the planet's core and it's a human
buffet! Very entertaining thriller makes up for its lack of originality with
taut direction and an edgy performance by Diesel. Rated R; 109m. Also
available on DVD featuring unrated director's cut; 2 audio commentaries; Making
Of featurette; trailer; DVD-ROM features. $26.98.
THE SKULLS
(Universal)
Starring Joshua Jackson, Leslie Bibb, Paul Walker
A young man is invited to join the Secret Society known as The Skulls. However,
when a friend who warned him against the organization and its questionable ties
suddenly winds up dead, the invitee finds himself in a world of danger. Rated
PG-13; 107m. Also available on DVD featuring a
"Making Of" featurette; commentary with director Rob Cohen, delete
scenes, DVD newsletter and recommendations; production notes; cast & crew
biographies; trailer; DVD-ROM features.
SUBMERGED
(Paramount)
Starring Coolio, Nicole Eggert, Fred Williamson, Dennis Weaver
When a group of terrorists force a commercial jet to crash in the water so they
can retrieve a computer micro-board that controls a series of nuclear missiles,
a crack team of Navy Seals stage an underwater rescue in an attempt to stop
them. 95m; Rated R. Also available on DVD featuring audio
commentary with Coolio and director Ed Raymond; biographies and filmographies,
trailer; interactive menus; scene selection; Spanish and English subtitles;
digital mastering; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital sound.
THE WIGGLES: WIGGLY WIGGLY CHRISTMAS
A special Christmas collection featuring Australia's #1 kids' entertainment
group: The Wiggles. Featured here are 17 new and classic holiday tunes. $14.95.
WWF TITLES
(WWF)
The following titles are released to DVD:
KING OF THE RING; 210m; $24.95
SUMMERSLAM starring The Rock, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Chyna; 210m; $24.95.
Also available on VHS at $39.95.
PICK OF THE WEEK
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(Warner)
The legendary original comes to homevideo as it does every year. This year,
however, there's more excitement in the air thanks to the live action film
starring Jim Carrey due to hit theaters soon. Available on VHS and
DVD. Both also feature "Horton Hears a Who." Special
DVD features include "Songs in the Key of Grinch" featuring interviews
with award-winning composer Albert Hague and vocalist Thurl Ravenscroft; TNT's
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" special edition; "Making
Animation and Bringing It to Life" featuring commentary by animator Phil
Roman and June Foray; pencil sketches of The Grinch and Horton characters;
English, French and Spanish language tracks and subtitles.
Also available is THE BEST OF DR. SEUSS featuring such favorites as "Butter
Battle Book," "Daisy-Head Mayzie" and "Horton Hatches the
Egg." $14.95.
Also new this week
A TOUCH OF EVIL
(Universal)
Starring Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Orson Welles, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Marlene
Dietrich
Orson Wells' classic film noir - complete, uncut and restored - is set in a
Mexican border town where a bigoted small-town police chief finds himself pitted
against an upright Mexican narcotics investigator. $14.98. Also
available on DVD featuring a 58-page memo to Universal Studios regarding the
film. $29.98.
BATMAN BEYOND: THE RETURN OF THE JOKER (Warner Bros.)
In this brand-new, direct-to-video, animated feature, the Joker returns, almost
killing Bruce Wayne and putting the new Batman, Terry McGinnis, to the test.
CASPER'S HAUNTED CHRISTMAS (Universal)
Starring the voices of Kathleen Barr, Brendon Ryan Barrett, Ian James Corlett,
David Kaye, Terry Klassen
A computer-animated direct-to-video sequel in which the friendly ghost is
assigned to scare at least one person before Christmas Day and he doesn't think
he can do it! 80m; Also available on DVD featuring
featurette; DVD-ROM activities; games; outtakes. $26.98.
COLUMBIA/TRI-STAR SELL-THROUGH
The following titles are re-priced at $9.95:
7 YEARS IN TIBET starring Brad Pitt
CAN'T HARDLY WAIT starring Jennifer Love Hewitt
EXCESS BAGGAGE
MARY REILLY starring Julia Roberts and John Malkovich
PHILADELPHIA starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington
GLORIA starring Sharon Stone
DEAL OF A LIFETIME (MGM)
Starring Kevin Pollack, Shiri Appleby, Michael Goorjian, Jennifer Rubin
A high school boy is tempted by the Devil's agent to sell his soul in exchange
for everything he wants in life. He discovers that it's not everything he hoped
it'd be. Rated PG; 95m. Also available on DVD at $49.95.
FAIL-SAFE SPECIAL EDITION (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Walter Matthau, Henry Fonda, Larry Hagman
The original classic about an international nuclear incident is released in this
special edition DVD featuring commentary by director Sidney Lumet; featurette:
"Fail Safe Revisited"; talent files. 112m; $24.95. Also
available on VHS with special featurette.
FILM NOIR TITLES (Universal)
The following films are released at $14.98 each:
BLUE DAHLIA starring Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake
CRISS CROSS starring Burt Lancaster, Yvonne DeCarlo
DOUBLE INDEMNITY starring Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck
THE GLASS KEY starring Veronica Lake, Alan Ladd
THE BIG CLOCK starring Ray Milland, Charles Laughton
BLACK ANGEL starring Dan Duryea, Peter Lorre
CAPE FEAR starring Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck
THIS GUN FOR HIRE starring Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake
MINISTRY OF FEAR starring Ray Milland, Majorie Reynolds
PHANTOM LADY starring Claude Rains
THE KILLERS starring Lee Marvin, Ronald Reagan
THE KILLERS starring Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner
YOU AND ME starring Sylvia Sidney, George Raft
GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS (Universal)
Universal presents a list of titles they believe your loved ones would like to
see under the tree. Titles include:
AMERICAN PIE, $14.98
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, $14.98
THE JACKAL, $14.98
MERCURY RISING, $14.98
WATERWORLD, $9.98, widescreen - $14.98
HARVEY, $14.98
SCHINDLER'S LIST, $19.98
SCARFACE, $14.98
CASINO, $14.98
CAPE FEAR, $14.98
DEER HUNTER, $14.98
DAYLIGHT, $14.98
DANTE'S PEAK, $14.98
TIMECOP, $9.98
HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER, $14.98
ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS, $14.98
TO WONG FOO: THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR, $9.98
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, $14.98
HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN QUILT, $14.98
MASK, $9.98
DUNE, $14.98
MYSTERY MEN, $14.98
GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT SETS (Universal)
Universal presents a list of special giftsets they believe your loved ones would
like to see under the tree. Titles include:
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS COLLECTION containing DRACULA, THE MUMMY, THE WOLFMAN,
FRANKENSTEIN, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE INVISIBLE MAN, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK
LAGOON and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, $119.98.
THE ROAD TO COLLECTION containing ROAD TO MOROCCO; ROAD TO SINGAPORE; ROAD TO
UTOPIA; ROAD TO ZANZIBAR, $29.98.
ABBOTT & COSTELLO COLLECTOR'S SET containing THE WORLD OF ABBOTT &
COSTELLO; ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET JERRY SEINFELD; ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET
THE KILLER, BORIS KARLOFF. $24.98.
DON KNOTS SET containing THE GHOST & MR. CHICKEN; THE LOVE GOD?; THE
RELUCTANT ASTRONAUT
GREGORY PECK COLLECTION featuring CAPE FEAR, MACARTHUR, WORLD IN HIS ARMS,
$24.98
MARLENE DIETRICH COLLECTION, containing GOLDEN EARRINGS, PITTSBURGH, SEVEN
SINNERS. $24.98
JAMES STEWART COLLECTION, containing BEND OF THE RIVER; FAR COUNTRY; SHENADOAH,
$24.98
BING CROSBY COLLECTOR'S SET, containing THE EMPEROR WALTZ; HERE COME THE WAVES;
RHYTHM ON THE RIVER; WE'RE NOT DRESSING. $29.98.
CAPTAINS & KINGS mini-series from 1976, $44.98
CENTENNIAL mini-series, $99.98
MASADA mini-series, $29.98
LAW & ORDER set $24.98.
HOLIDAY FAVORITES (Universal)
The following films are released for the holiday season:
LADY ON A TRAIN, $9.98
LILY IN WINTER, $9.98
CHRISTMAS IN JULY, $9.98
GOING MY WAY, $9.98
HOLIDAY INN, $9.98
GOING MY WAY / HOLIDAY INN 2-PACK, $14.98
BALTO, $14.98
SHELLEY DUVALL'S BEDTIME STORIES: THE CHRISTMAS WITCH, $9.98
OPUS & BILL: A WISH FOR WINGS THAT WORK, $9.98
WEE SING: THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER, $9.98
HOLIDAY TITLES (Warner)
The following are released in celebration of the Holiday Season:
GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER, an animated title based on the popular
novelty song of the same name. Starring the voices of Michelle Lee and Elmo
Shropshire, who popularized the song. $14.95.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL starring Patrick Stewart. The TNT original film available on
video for the first time ever. $14.95.
THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS (Universal)
Starring the voices of Robby Benson, Hal Holbrook, Dixie Carter
An all-new, direct-to-video holiday program based on the 1902 book by L. Frank
Baum. 78m; Rated G.
OLIVE, THE OTHER REINDEER
(Fox)
Starring the voices of Drew Barrymore, Ed Asner, Michael Stipe, Jay Mohr, Dan
Castellaneta
Based on the popular children's book in which a small dog comes to believe that
she's been recruited by Santa Claus when one of the reindeer falls ill. Also
features a "Making Of" featurette. 69m; $14.98.
PRINCE: RAVE UN2 THE YEAR
2000 (Image)
The legendary and acclaimed rock star performs live in this collection of his
greatest hits and featuring guest stars like Lenny Kravitz, Morris Day & the
Time and more. Filmed at Paisley Park Studio in Minneapolis. Also included are
interviews and "bonus groovez." 122m; $19.98.
Also available on DVD at $24.99.
RETURN TO ME (MGM)
Starring Minnie Driver, David Duchovny, Carroll O' Connor, Bonnie Hunt, David
Alan Grier, James Belushi, Robert Loggia
Bonnie Hunt directs this likeable romance in which Driver plays a woman who was
recently given a heart transplant and is trying to get on with her life. She
falls in love with Duchovny, whose wife died several years earlier, and it seems
like it's written in the stars. However, when it is revealed that the heart
Driver received is in fact Duchovny's wife's, things get a bit complicated.
Loveable performances by all. Rated PG; 116m; Also
available on DVD featuring audio commentary by co-writer Don Lake and Hunt;
deleted scene including a performance of "Danny Boy" by O'CONNOR and
Loggia; music video by Joey Gian. $26.98.
SOMEWHERE IN TIME: 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION (Universal)
Starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour
The beloved romance film starring Reeve as a contemporary man who goes back in
time to meet the woman he loves is re-released in this special 20th Anniversary
Edition featuring The Making of Somewhere In Time, a documentary featuring
interviews with the director, the cast and the crew and a Fan Club segment
($19.98). Also available on DVD featuring the above plus
trailers and commentary from director Jeannot Szwarc. $29.98.
UNIVERSAL TREASURE (Universal)
The following films are released to video for the first time ever:
BOOM!, from 1968, based on Tennessee Williams' play, staring Elizabeth Taylor,
Richard Burton, and Noel Coward, $14.98
SECRET CEREMONY, from 1969, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Mitchum and Mia
Farrow
PUFNSTUF, from 1970, starring Jack Wild, Martha Raye, Mama Cass, $14.98
KITTEN WITH A WHIP starring Ann-Margret, John Forsythe, Audrey Dalton, $14.98.