Synopsis: We once thought ourselves to be at the center of the world, now we know that we are just a small spec in a giant universe.

Immerse yourself in an astonishing exploration of space with all five seasons of this epic series from HISTORY. Shot in HD with stunning footage from NASA and packed with state-of-the-art CGI graphics THE UNIVERSE takes viewers on a visually arresting journey across the galaxy to bring the beauty and mysteries of the cosmos a little closer to home. Delve into the cataclysmic events that set the stage for life, and visit sites where Earth s birthing process is still in evidence. Relive astronomical triumphs, from the first crude lenses that were able to magnify celestial bodies to probes that blaze to the most distant planets. See the hottest events in the sky, from colliding celestial bodies to collapsing suns. And venture into the uncharted territory of outer space through the visions, studies, and predictions of scientists and explorers on this journey of cosmic discovery, amazement, and adventure.

Now in glorious Blu-Ray, THE UNIVERSE MEGA COLLECTION includes all 63 original episodes of all five seasons of this epic series, plus the feature-length documentary Beyond the Big Bang on 16 discs.

Review: The Universe is one of the best documentary series that we've seen in a long while.  We've been covering it as the individual seasons are released and now this educational space-epic is being released in a huge ultimate megaset on blu-ray.  This Megaset includes seasons 1-5 on blu-ray, plus the 7 Wonders of the Solar System special.

Not only does dad enjoy this one, my wife and kids all love it, as well.  They're just learning about space in the classroom and they can come home to really SEE space in all its glory.  This elusive aspect of nature wasn't available for viewing like this when I was growing up...its a real treat.   This is without a doubt one of the best series on space ever created.  This set is a MUST HAVE!

The special features include: 7 Wonders of the Solar System episode in 3D; Feature-length documentary: Beyond the Big Bang; Featurettes Meteors: Fire in the Sky , Comets: Prophets of Doom , Ask the Universe , Backyard Astronomers 

Interest Range: Documentary, The History Channel

Synopsis: All fourteen episodes from South Park's notorious 14th Season are packed into this exclusive three-disc set. Join Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny as they dive into social networking, defend against annoying Jersey “muff cabbage” and finally reveal the secret identity of Mysterion in an epic three-part saga. Top that with some never-before-seen deleted scenes and a little crème fraiche, and you’ve got a collection that will leave you drooling. Shablagoo!!

Review: South Park is the absolute best when it comes to controvertial humor.  The Simpsons laid the groundwork and South Park took it that much further.  Family Guy doesn't even come close to the charm and wit of Trey Parker and Matt Stone's creations!

The fourteenth season of the show was full of great episodes, such as the Jersey Shore spoof "It's a Jersey Thing", "Sexual Healing" and "Crippled Summer".  Its a solid season and this is a perfect release for any fan of the show.  The only issue with this DVD set is that the infamous episodes 200 and 201 are still censored, as they were when they aired.

The special features on this DVD set include: Mini-Audio Commentary by Trey Parker and Matt Stone on all episodes, Bonus Episode: #1302 The Coon (airdate: 03/18/2009) and Deleted Scenes.

Synopsis: A dramatization of the newspaper heiress' abduction and subsequent brainwashing by the Symbionese Liberation Army.  This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media.  This disc is expected to play back in DVD Video \"play only\" devices, and may not play in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives.

Review: Patty Hearst is a fantastic biopic about the real-life heiress that is infamous for developing a serious case of stockholm syndrome after she was kidnapped by the SLA decades ago.  This film is half biopic and half art house film.  Its a great film, because it really shows a great feel for the era with the sometimes trippy filmmaking.  This is a manufacture DVD on demand from MGM, so don't look for this one in stores. 

Interest Range: Biopic, Drama

Synopsis: Collect the entire library of Scholastic Storybook Treasures and read along on screen with your favorite classic children’s stories, brought vividly to life on DVD.

TIKKI TIKKI TEMBO (Writeen by Arlene Mosel, illustrated by Blair Lent) This Chinese folktale explains why great long names are no longer chosen for their childdren.

THE TALE OF THE MANDARIN DUCKS (Written by Katherine Paterson, illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon, narrated by B. D. Wong) A compassionate couple risks their lives to reunite a pair of Mandarin ducks.

GRANDFATHER’S JOURNEY (Written and illustrated by Allen Say, narrated by B. D. Wong) A touching story about Grandfather’s travels from Japan to the United States and back again.
THE STONECUTTER (Written and illustrated by Gerald McDermott) Tasaku is a lowly stonecutter who longs for more power in this Japanese folk tale.

LON PO PO: A RED-RIDING HOOD STORY FROM CHINA (Written and illustrated by Ed Young, narrated by B. D. Wong) This Asian version of the classic fairytale brings lessons about strangers, trust, and courage.

SAM AND THE LUCKY MONEY (Written by Karen Chinn, illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu, narrated by Ming-Na Wen) On Chinese New Year Sam meets a stranger who helps him make the perfect decision on how to spend his lucky money.

Review: Scholastic is famous for fantastic stories and books.  The new release, Tikki Tikki Tembo, features six beautifully illustrated tales about asian heritage, read to your child in a spirited and engaging manner.  This is a fantastic way to allow your child to watch a DVD and at the same time get them interested in reading.  We love this one and highly recommend it to any parent or teacher.

Interest Range: Scholastic, Children's Stories

Synopsis: The star has injured an ankle, but the show – and inexperienced stage assistant Polly Browne – must go on. Break a leg, kid. And don’t let the presence of Hollywood director and talent scout Mr. De Thrill add any pressure. And so begins this colorful tale of theater hopefuls with stars in their eyes and greasepaint in their veins, a work that, under the guidance of director Ken Russell, is not just an affectionate filmization of Sandy Wilson’s London/Broadway stage hit but also an homage to the movie stagings of Busby Berkeley – complete with imaginative use of kaleidoscopic top shots and rows of leggy chorines. Fashion icon Twiggy makes her screen debut as sweet-natured Polly, a role played earlier by Julie Andrews in her Broadway debut. Curtain up. Maybe someone will be discovered tonight.

Review: The Boy Friend is the 1971 film adaptation of the 1954 hit London-based musical stage play.  The film is also a musical and starred then hot item, and former model, Twiggy.  Twiggy was granted two golden globes for her role in the film.   The film is a charming musical about an up and coming actress.

There are two versions of this film.  The original theatrical was 109 minutes long, while the extended version (first made available in the late 1980s on VHS) was 137 minutes in length.  The Warner Archive, famous for releasing long lost film, is releasing the extended 137 minute version via their online made-to-order DVDs!  The picture looks great and the film is a ton of fun!

The special features include a vintage "behind the scenes" making-of featurette about the film. 

Synopsis:The career of the British Invasion pop group Herman’s Hermits was in full, fan-shrieking, disc-selling orbit when their first top-billed movie came to theaters, so maybe it’s only natural to think NASA would want to name a rocket after them. Well, at least that’s what’s at stake in this 1966 romp that has the five lads on a U.S. tour, where they’re mobbed by various birds – and secretly monitored by a nerdy scientist to determine if they are rocket worthy. Yes, Hold On! is not so much about making sense as it is about having fun. A double fistful of Hermits' songs (including the Top-10 hits A Must to Avoid and Leaning on the Lamp Post) adds to the good times. Shelley Fabares, no stranger to the charts with 1962’s Johnny Angel, costars.

Review: Hold On was a 1966 promotional vehicle for the boy band  Herman's Hermits.   There was also an album by the same name that served as the soundtrack for the film.  This formula was also used by the Monkeys and the Beatles in various ways back in the 1960s.  The Warner Archive is releasing this classic on DVD through their online store, wbshop.com.

This space race-era comedy is also a little PR boost for NASA, pre-moon landing.  The film is in color and features a very decent transfer resolution.  Its a very funny film and definately one to watch for fans of the band.  Even if you're not a fan of the band, they have great personalities and really shine on screen.  This reminds me of the modern day incarnations of this formula, like Nickelodeon's "Big Time Rush".   A great movie that has been lost for some time!  We definately recommend.

Check out a very funny clip from the film here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep6h0scm68g&feature=channel_video_title

Interest Range: Vintage Film

The Ultimate Collector’s Set for the Ultimate Fan  

SMALLVILLE: THE COMPLETE SERIES  

BURBANK, CA (April 27, 2011) – After 10 incredible seasons, Smallville: The Complete Series will arrive on DVD this fall. This ultimate collector’s set for the ultimate fan features over 192 hours of content – including all 218 episodes, over five hours of newly added special features such as an unaired, never-before-seen Superboy pilot from 1961, a 90-minute series retrospective with all new interviews, the 2010 final Comic-Con panel and more! 

In addition, exclusive printed materials include a Daily Planet newspaper, written by DC Comics, that highlights the important storylines developed during the 10-year run of the show and an episode guide with never-before-seen production art (storyboards/sketches) and behind-the-scenes photos. Smallville: The Complete Series is presented in highly collectable new packaging consisting of two lay-flat picture books that hold 62 discs.  

“It’s been an unbelievable 10 season run for Smallville, still one of the most popular series on television and one of our best-selling titles on DVD,” said Rosemary Markson, WHV Vice President, TV and Special Interest Marketing. “The fan base for the franchise is not only huge, but loyal and they’re going to love this ultimate collector’s edition.”   

Starring Tom Welling as “Clark Kent,” Allison Mack as “Chloe Sullivan,” Kristin Kreuk as “Lana Lang,” Michael Rosenbaum as “Lex Luthor,” John Glover as “Lionel Luthor,” Erica Durance as “Lois Lane,” Annette O’Toole as “Martha Kent,” John Schneider as “Jonathan Kent,” Justin Hartley as “Oliver Queen,” Sam Jones III as “Pete Ross,” Cassidy Freeman as “Tess Mercer,” Aaron Ashmore as “Jimmy Olsen,” Eric Johnson as “Whitney Fordman,” Laura Vandervoort as “Kara,” Callum Blue as “Zod,” Jensen Ackles as “Jason Teague” and Sam Witwer as “Davis Bloome,” Smallville has also featured many notable guest stars including Terence Stamp, James Marsters, Michael McKean, Ian Somerhalder, Jane Seymour, Brian Austin Green, Pam Grier, Helen Slater, Michael Ironside, Julian Sands, Tori Spelling, Rutger Hauer and Christopher Reeve.   

Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Based on DC Comics characters, Smallville was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar. Its executive producers have included Gough & Millar, Brian Peterson, Kelly Souders, James Marshall, Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins, Joe Davola, Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer, Greg Beeman, Ken Horton and Tom Welling. The series is from Tollin/Robbins Productions, Millar/Gough Ink and Warner Bros. Television.  

SRP: $339.88  

DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC Super Heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations.  DC Comics’ Web site is located at www.dccomics.com. 

SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.  

With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, a division of the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.  

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through and VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both internal and third party videogame titles

Synopsis: An out-of work merchant seaman single-handedly tames a powerful street gang ("The Souls") that has been terrorizing his neighborhood on New York City's Lower East Side.

This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media.  This disc is expected to play back in DVD Video \"play only\" devices, and may not play in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives.

Review: Definance is a 1980 classic film starring a young Jan-Michael Vincent.  The movie centers around a young seaman who battles gangs in his neighborhood.  The film is full of suspense and violence as this drama unfolds.  This film is a great watch and has been hard to find in recent years.  MGM is finally releasing this on DVD as a manufacture on demand release.

Interest Range: Drama

Synopsis: Based on the 1903 Jack London (WHITE FANG) adventure classic, CALL OF THE WILD is an exciting tale of gold fever and adventure in the Yukon.  This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. This disc is expected to play back in DVD Video \"play only\" devices, and may not play in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives

Review: This 1972 remake of the classic story stars Charlton Heston as the lead in this epic tale of a man who grows attached to his sled dog.  They have extensive snow adventures, including hunting for gold.  This remake doesn't quite have the magic of the original 1935 Clark Gable version, but its definately a nice update.  This is a manufacture on demand DVD from MGM, so don't expect to see this in stores...online only!

Interest Range: Vintage Film

Synopsis: Just how fabulous do you have to be to make it big in the Big Apple? One aspiring diva is about to find out...the hard way! Ashley Tisdale shines in this totally captivating comedy. 

After a talent scout spots her performing with her dog Boi at a charity gala, Sharpay Evans (Tisdale) sets off for the bright lights of NYC, convinced instant fame and fortune are in the bag (designer bag, that is). But theatre's a dog-eat-dog world, as she and Boi discover when they encounter the devious owner of a pampered pooch named "Countess" and a scheming Broadway starlet who will do anything to crush the competition. Fortunately, Sharpay also meets Peyton (Austin Butler), a handsome student filmmaker who finds Sharpay nearly as fascinating as she finds herself.

Review: Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure is a spinoff of the popular High School Musical series, based on the character of Sharpay Evans, played by Ashley Tisdale.  This classic tale of a mix-up by a dopey celebutant blonde takes her life on a charming tale that includes everything from friendship, love, stardom and of course...puppy love. 

Tisdale does a nice job in the role, along with her supporting cast.  The dog, of course, steals the show.  This is a nice one to watch with your tweens!

The special features include: Bloopers, Austin cam - Austin Butler student film (BD only) and Evolution Of Sharpay (BD only). 

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Interest Range: Comedy, Disney

Synopsis: Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort’s immortality and destruction – the Horcruxes. On their own and on the run, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever…but Dark Forces in their midst threaten to tear them apart. Meanwhile the wizarding world has become a dangerous place. The long-feared war has begun and the Dark Lord has seized control of the Ministry of Magic and even Hogwarts, terrorizing and arresting all who might oppose him. The Chosen One has become the hunted one as the Death Eaters search for Harry with orders to bring him to Voldemort…alive.

Review: What do you say about Harry Potter?  This is hands-down the most epic fantasy series ever put to book and movie form in our history.  The Lord of the Rings was phenominal, but Harry Potter is more much more accessible to the public.  That being said, the Deathly Hollows is certainly a darker turn for the gang at Hogwarts. 

You can feel that the end is coming in this first half of the final film.  The special effects look more amazing than ever, especially on blu-ray high-definition.  The tone and the mood has gotten darker as things begin to come to a head.  The one who must not be spoken is alive and well and has send deatheaters after Harry!  This film is full of action and magic and isn't to be missed!

The special features on this blu-ray set include:   

Exclusive Sneak Peek of a scene from the highly anticipated upcoming film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2·        

Maximum Movie Mode - Join host Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), and other members of the cast and crew, on an interactive journey through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.  Plus, revisit important moments from the previous films to prepare for the final battle that takes place in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2.

·         Dan, Rupert and Emma's Running Competition - While filming the escape scene from the Snatchers in Swinley Forest, Dan, Rupert and Emma engage in a little competition of their own.  With colorful commentary by Director David Yates, see the competitive spirit on set and this hilarious rivalry between the three leads.

·         The Seven Harrys - See how Daniel Radcliffe recreated the personalities of the different characters that transform into Harrys in the hilarious Privet Drive scene.

·         On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James – Accompany Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) and  James Phelps (Fred Weasley) for a round of golf and get a glimpse into their 10-year friendship that developed while making the Harry Potter films.

·         The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Promotional Trailer - Join Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and other cast members from the Harry Potter films on their first visit to the Grand Opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

·         Additional Scenes

·         Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: Behind the Soundtrack

·         Standard Definition DVD of the feature film

·         Digital Copy of the feature film

Interest Range: Fantasy, Harry Potter

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Synopsis: In 1979, the U.S. Customs Service reported that 87% of all marijuana seizures in the U.S. were made in the South Florida area. Due to the region's 5,000 miles of coast and coastal waterways and close proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America, South Florida was a pot smuggler's paradise. In sharp contrast to the brazenly violent cocaine cowboys of the 1980s, Miami's marijuana smugglers were cooler, calmer, and typically nonviolent. Square Grouper paints a vivid portrait of Miami's pot smuggling culture in the '70s and '80s and its major players: the smuggling Black Tuna Gang, the pot dealing Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church and the tiny fishing village Everglades City.

Review: This is another great documentary from the creator of "Cocaine Cowboys", Billy Corben.  The pacing in this documentary about marijuana smuggling in Florida is at a much more mellow pace...and appropriately so!  There are three different stories involved and they're presented with a lot of imagination and creativity.  The focus is on the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church, the Black Tuna Gang and the small town of Everglade City.  The only downside to this film is the country music score.  Its a little strange considering the subject matter.

There are a few cool special features, including a Touring Ten Thousand Islands featurette, deleted scenes, and a bit about the songs of the film.

Interest Range: Documentary

Synopsis: Four-time Oscar nominee, Ed Harris (Apollo 13), Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe) and Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan (Atonement) and Colin Farrell (In Bruges) star in this epic saga of survival from six-time Oscar-nominee Peter Weir (Witness, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World). Inspired by an incredible true story, The Way Back begins in 1940 when seven prisoners attempt the impossible: escape from a brutal Siberian gulag. Thus begins a treacherous 4,500-mile trek to freedom across the world's most merciless landscapes. They have little food and few supplies. They don't know or trust each other. But together, they must withstand nature at its most extreme. Their humanity is further tested when they meet a teenage runaway who begs to join them on their quest. A compelling testament to the human spirit, this gripping wilderness adventure is "Peter Weir at his hypnotic best" (Telluride Film Festival).

Review: The Way Back is an epic WWII tale told from a perspective that you don't often see...those held in Russia, rather than Germany.    This film documents their almost 5,000 mile trek across Siberia from a prison on their way to India..and to freedom.  Its an unlikely grouping of people that don't exactly get along, and they find a way to work together to survive rather teacherous natural conditions from a tundra to the desert.  This film is rather epic in scale and has some great performances, especially from Ed Harris and Colin Farrell.   Its definately worth checking out.

Interest Range: Action, Drama

 

Synopsis: From the demented comic minds of Mike Barker, Matt Weitzman and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane comes another hilarious volume of star-spangled insanity — including Stan battling the Antichrist in the outrageous “Rapture’s Delight” episode! Bumbling CIA operative Stan Smith will stop at nothing to defend everything that makes this country great — from strip bars to that most sacred of American institutions, The Goonies! Whether he’s trading brains with a racehorse or rescuing Roger from bloodthirsty revolutionaries, Stan will do whatever it takes to secure the blessings of liberty in this over-the-top salute to the greatest nation on Earth.


Review: American Dad is a late-comer to the world of adult animation.  The show has gained a decent cult following and has started to really come into it's own.  This sixth volume of the show gives us a TON of episodes and a ton of extras to go along with them (see below).   This DVD volume is special, because its the first full-season American Dad release we've seen, featuring all 18 episodes from season 5 of the show!  If you're a fan of this show then this DVD is a no-brainer.  The only downside we could find was that some of the episodes are still censored, as in bleeping out cursing.  We're unsure for the reasoning on this one, but beware!  Otherwise its a great release.

The special features include:

Disc One Extras
Commentary on In Country... Club featuring Matt Weitzman, Albert Calleros, Murray Miller, Judah Miller and Lauren Caltagirone
Uncensored audio/scenes on select episodes
Deleted Scenes

Disc Two Extras
Commentary on My Morning Straightjacket featuring Mike Barker, Chris Bennett, Brent Woods and Matt Fusfeld
Commentary on Rapture's Delight featuring Mike Barker, Matt McKenna, Joe Daniello, Jeff Rebner and Kevin Thresher
Alternate Commentary on Rapture's Delight featuring The Interdisciplinary Collective for American Dad Studies
Commentary on A Jones for a Smith featuring Mike Barker, John Aoshima, Jansen Yee, Laura McCreary and Matt Fusfeld
Alternate Commentary on A Jones for a Smith featuring The Interdisciplinary Collective for American Dad Studies
The Making of Rapture's Delight
Uncensored audio/scenes for select episodes
Deleted Scenes

Disc Three Extras
Deleted Scenes
Uncensored audio/scenes for select episodes
Commentary on Merlot Down Dirty Shame featuring Matt Weitzman, Josue Cervantes, Brian Boyle, Wendy Schaal and Dee Bradley Baker
Commentary on Great Space Roaster featuring Matt Weitzman, Jonathan Fener, Joe Daniello, Micky Rose and Jordan Blum


Episodes:

Disc 1
In Country... Club

Moon Over Isla Island

Home Adrone

Brains, Brains, and Automobiles

Man in the Moonbounce

Shallow Vows


Disc 2


My Morning Straitjacket
G-String Circus
Rapture's Delight
Don't Look a Smith Horse in the Mouth
A Jones for a Smith
May the Best Stan Win


Disc 3


Return of the Bling
Cops & Roger
Merlot Down Dirty Shame
Bully For Steve
An Incident at Owl Creek
Great Space Roaster

Synopsis: Ray Liotta (Goodfellas) delivers an intense, electrifying performance in this explosive follow-up to the gritty urban crime thriller Street Kings. Liotta plays Detroit detective Marty Kingston, the leader of an undercover narcotics team, whose members are being systematically murdered one by one. To solve the brutal killings, Kingston joins forces with a cocky, young homicide detective. But neither of them is prepared for the shocking corruption their investigation will uncover--stunning secrets that will set both men on a violent collision course with betrayal and vengeance.

Review: Street Kings 2 is a direct to blu-ray sequel that really breaks the mold and bad reputation of previous direct to video films.  The original Street Kings was a star-studded hit, and while this one has a more b-list cast, it still includes crime drama great Ray Liotta!

The script isn't that fanastic on this one, but the acting quality is great and I was really blown away, considering this is one of those knock-off sequels.  The cops dig into some murders to find out that the corruption goes all the way to the top, a typical crime drama sequence of events ensue.  Its not terribly original, but is still very entertaining.

The special features on this blu-ray include: Deleted Scenes, Murder Scene Deconstructions, Creating a Convincing Cop Story, An Explosive Opening, Motor City Setting and Weapons Check - Personality Profile (Blu-ray Exclusive).

Interest Range: Drama, Action

Synopsis: Burlesque was one of America's most popular forms of live entertainment in the first half of the 20th century. Gaudy, bawdy and spectacular, the shows entertained thousands of paying customers every night of the week. And yet the legacy of burlesque is often vilified and misunderstood, and left out of the history books. By telling the intimate and surprising stories from its golden age through the women (and men!) who lived it, Behind the Burly Q reveals the true story of burlesque, even as it experiences a new renaissance.

Review: Burlesque is a fantastic art form that has survived the test of time.  This new documentary preserves and chronicles the birth burlesque and its evolution from the early vaudeville.  Through interviews and tons of video footage we get to see the legacy of this great form of entertainment preserved forever!

The DVD bonus features include: Three Featurettes: The Reunion - Memorabilia & Costumes- Behind the Scenes, Bonus Interviews, Burlesque Timeline, Photo Gallery, Original Theatrical Trailer and Closed Captions. Color & b/w.

Interest Range: Documentary

Synopsis: HIGHLIGHTS CALENDAR SYNOPSIS:
In HISTORY s two-part, four-hour Special Presentation: THIRD REICH, rare and never-before-seen amateur footage tells the epic story of the Third Reich as it's never been told before: through the eyes of the people who lived it.

THIRD REICH: THE RISE
A unique perspective on the rise of Nazi Germany and how millions of people were so vulnerable to fascism, told through rare and never-before-seen amateur films shot by the Germans who were there.

THIRD REICH: THE FALL
How did the Germans experience the Allied victory in WWII? Rarely-and never-before-seen amateur films recount the catastrophic downfall of the Third Reich through the eyes of the people who lived it: the Germans themselves.

Review: There are dozens and dozens of perfectly good documentaries on the Nazis and World War II.  The fact is that no one does it like the History Channel!  This two-part documentary series features two, two-hour features.  One on the Rise of the Third Reich and one on its epic fall!

The Rise of the Reich is fascinating.  It has some amazing home video footage from German families showing actual life during this era!  The documentary goes over how Hitler expolited the poor economy after WWI in order to obtain power.  Not a lot of new information, but some great never before seen footage!

The second feature is the Fall of the Third Reich, which is a look at the atrocities that happened during the war by the nazis through home videos taken by soldiers and private citizens alike.  What was so great about this feature is that it showed the aftermath of what the Russians did to the German people once they took over!  No one likes to think about how they suffered from not only the Nazi regime, but also the Communists.

This is a fantastic documentary.  We highly recommend!

Interest Range: History Channel, WWII, Documentary

Synopsis: Big D gets even bigger with three movies and a cast reunion! From 1978 to 1991, the TV series Dallas grew legions of fans with compulsively watchable tales of greed, sexy and schemes – most masterminded by smilin’ J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman), the double-dealing oilman folks love to hate. Dallas was so popular is also spawned the four exciting pieces in this special collection, starting with a prequel (The Early Years) that sets the stage for the drama to come. The other three, starring Hagman and more beloved cast members, include reunion movies (J. R. Returns, War of the Ewings) that plunge a wheeling-dealing J.R. into plots to take over Ewing Oil and a fascinating retrospective (The Return to Southfork) brimming with clips, outtakes, and reminiscences from your favorite Dallas stars.

Review: This is a great DVD set to round out the Warner Bros. releases of the vintage Dallas TV show.  This collection includes the prequel film, which isn't entirely on-key with the continuity of the show, but is a lot of fun.  The two reunion movies come next.  The J.R. Returns TV reunion movie is the better of the two.  The last feature is a retrospective of the legendary show.  I never thought they'd put out a release like this, but its perfect for any Dallas completist.

The special features on this DVD set include: Dallas Reunion: Return to Southfork:13 years after the series concluded its orginal run, Larry Hagman hosts a behind-the-scenes look at the most exciting moments in Dallas history.

Links: http://www.thewb.com/shows/dallas-on-dvd

Interest Range: Vintage TV

Synopsis: Known to the world as superheroes, Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, Bob Parr and his wife Helen were among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs to live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction. Exploding with fun and all-new bonus features available only on Blu-ray, this spectacular 4-disc combo pack is edge-of-your-seat entertainment for everyone.

Review: The Incredibles is the feature superhero epic from Disney/Pixar studios and the mind of Brad Bird.  The Incredibles is the story of two superheroes that have been forced into retirement by the government, as have all superheroes.  They started a family, who also has super powers that they have to hide from the public.  The evil Syndrome emerges and its necessary for them to come out of hiding and fight evil as a family for the first time!

Disney has finally released this film on blu-ray!  This is probably my favorite Disney Pixar blu-ray release to date!  I wasn't nervous at all about the transfer into high-definition.  The Pixar films are meant to be seen this way in the first place!  They're so far ahead of their time technologically and even the vintage Disney films look amazing on blu-ray.  The Incredibles is no exception.  The film looks absolutely stunning and its FULL of extras!  This set comes with a digital copy AND a copy of the original DVD too!

The special features on this blu-ray set include: The Incredibles Revisited: Filmmakers Roundtable, Paths to Pixar: Story Artists, Studio Stories: Gary's Birthday, Ending With a Bang!: Making the End Credits, Interactive! "The New Nomanisan" Island: A Top Secret Redevelopment Plan and Plus classic DVD features.

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Interest Range: Disney, Pixar, The Incredibles

Synopsis: AFTER HIS WIFE DIES IN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT, JOE MOVES WITH HIS TWO DAUGHTERS TO GENOA. SEDUCED BY THE MYSTERIOUS CITY AND HAUNTED BY THEIR PAST, THE FAMILY SOON FINDS THEMSELVES IN PERIL. STARRING COLIN FIRTH, CATHERINE KEENER AND WILLA HOLLAND. DIRECTED BY MICHAEL WINTERBOTTOM.

Review: On the surface Summer In Genoa is a film about loss, tragedy and moving on.  Underneath that you have feelings of bitterness, anger, lust and confusion.  I found this film to be a bit more complex and interesting than I initially thought it would be, which was a nice surprise.  The acting by Colin Firth sends this film over the top in the credibility scale and really gives it the air of dignity that it needed.  I highly recommend you check this one out if you enjoy drama.

Interest Range: Drama