August
2002
August
6, 2002
August
13, 2002
August
20, 2002
August
27, 2002
August
6, 2002
BACK TO SCHOOL
PROMOTION (MGM)
The following films are
released at $19.98 DVD and $9.94 VHS:
GHOST WORLD starring Thora Birch, Steve Buscemi
THE CARE BEARS MOVIE / WATERBABIES
TRUE HEART / COURAGE MOUNTAIN
BOB THE BUILDER
(HIT Entertainment)
The popular children's show
featuring Bob the Builder releases its seventh title at $16.99 DVD; $14.99 VHS.
LORD
OF THE RINGS (New Line)
Starring Ian McKellen, Elijah
Wood, Kate Blanchett
The Oscar-nominated (and, in my opinion, should-have-been Best Picture winner)
epic fantasy, based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, comes to homevideo in this
2-disc set. A true masterpiece of epic filmmaking with rousing performances,
jaw-dropping photography and battle sequences that will leave you gasping for
breath. Those who thought that Tolkien's legendary series could never be
translated to film must see this towering achievement by director Peter Jackson.
Everyone in the film is terrific but pay special attention to Ian McKellen as
Gandalf who doesn't so much play the role as become it. DVD
features include:
Theatrical trailer(s)
Exclusive 10-minute behind-the-scenes preview of The Two Towers
Three in-depth documentaries that reveal the secrets behind the production of
this epic adventure, including:
-"Welcome to Middle-earth" (in-store special as shown by Houghton
Mifflin)
-"The Quest for the Ring" (as debuted on the FBC Network)
-"A Passage to Middle-earth" (as premiered on the SCI-FI Channel)
15 featurettes originally created for lordoftherings.net, which explore the
locales and cultures of Middle-earth and include interviews with cast members
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler, and others
Enya "May It Be" music video
An inside look at the Special Extended DVD Edition of The Lord of the Rings:
The Fellowship of the Ring
Preview of Electronic Arts' video game, The Two Towers
DVD-ROM features: Exclusive online content
Widescreen anamorphic format
Two incredible
4-disc special editions, containing 30 minutes of added footage and much more,
will be released on November 12th.
August
13, 2002
CLOCKSTOPPERS
(Paramount/Nickelodeon)
DEEP PURPLE:
PERIHELION (Image)
The legendary rock band
performs hit such as "Smoke on the Water" and "My Woman From
Tokyo" live at the Sunrise Musical Theater in Florida. Over 100 minutes of
live footage.
IN THE BEDROOM
(Buena Vista)
Starring Sissy Spacek, Tom
Wilkinson, Nick Stahl, Marisa Tomei
The Golden Globe-winning film about a family in tragedy is released to DVD and
VHS.
LAST ORDERS
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Michael Caine, Bob
Hoskins, Helen Mirren
A group of friends make a final roadtrip at the request of one of their own, who
recently passed away, and wants them to deliver his ashes. Rated R; 109m.
WILD IRIS
(Paramount)
August
20, 2002
IRIS (Buena Vista)
Starring Judi Dench, Kate Winslet, Jim
Broadbent
The true story Iris Murdoch, novelist and philosopher, and her life with
novelist John Bayley.
JACKIE BROWN
Starring Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Samuel L.
Jackson
The terrific Quentin Tarantino film finally comes to DVD in this special
edition.
PULP FICTION
Special two-disc edition of the classic
Quentin Tarantino film. Loads of extras not included on the original release.
WE WERE SOLDIERS (Paramount)
Starring Mel Gibson, Sam Elliott
Brutally violent film about the first U.S. battle in Viet Nam. Although the film
does have its share of war film cliches, the cast of characters is so unique and
so accessible that the entire film works as a whole.
August
27, 2002
BLUES CLUES
(Paramount/Nickelodeon)
CLUB LAND (Paramount)
Starring Alan Alda
DAVE MASON: LIVE AT THE SUNRISE
(Image)
The legendary rocker caught live in concert
performing some of his biggest hits such as "Feelin' Alright" and
"Dear Mr. Fantasy." Also included is an interview with the rocker.
HALLOWEEN TITLES (Paramount)
The following Halloween titles for kids are
released:
RUGRATS: HALLOWEEN
SPONGE BOB SQUAREPANTS: HALLOWEEN
LITTLE BEAR: SNACKTIME TALES
(Paramount/Nickelodeon)
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKS: 30TH
ANNIVERSARY EDITION (Disney)
A collection of every song from the popular
show.
SINGLE DISC RELEASES
(Columbia/Tri-star)
Call this a release for the
financially-challenged DVD collector - single disc releases of formerly
double-disc sets, including:
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KING
FINAL FANTASY
Each is now priced at $19.95.