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Synopsis:  GO EAT WORMS!

Todd Bastrow is obsessed with worms. He loves to carry them around and torture his sister with them, dropping them into her long hair. That is, until Todd’s worms start playing tricks on their own. Suddenly, worms are making appearances in the most unlikely places - in his bed, in his homework, and - worst of all - in his spaghetti! It’s enough to make you squirm!

Bad Hare Day
“Pick a card, any card,” says Tim Swanson, an amateur magician who loves to perform magic tricks, especially before an enthusiastic audience. Someday, Tim hopes to be a real magician, as good as his idol, Amaz-O. But when Tim goes to Amaz-O’s magic show and participates in a disappearing act, he decides his hero is a total jerk! Tim steals Amaz-O’s secret bag of tricks. But he gets more than he bargained for - Amaz-O’s bag of tricks if full of live fluttering doves, hissing snakes...and one very angry rabbit!

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes
Joe Burton’s dad loves tacky lawn ornaments - pink flamingos, plaster skunks, cement angels - nothing is too ridiculous for his yard. But, when Mr. Burton brings home two hideous lawn gnomes with tall, pointy hats and evil grins, it’s not just embarrassing, it’s spooky. Late at night, there’s creeping in the garden and eerie sounds - could those ugly lawn gnomes be alive?

THE BLOB THAT ATE EVERYONE

The Blob That Ate Everyone
12-year-old Zack Beauchamp’s dream is to be a famous horror writer – even though he hasn’t quite gotten over his fear of the dark. He’s just written his scariest story ever about a giant pink, oozing, wet blob that terrorizes the neighborhood, swallowing up everything in sight. But when Zack starts typing his spooky story on the old typewriter he found, every hair-raising word begins to come true!

My Hairiest Adventure
Larry Boyd is having a bad day. He’s been chased by dogs, his band sounds pathetic, and his allergies seem to be getting worse. It’s not just a bad day, it’s a bad hair day...suddenly he is growing thick, long hair on his arms and legs. Even more troubling, his friends seem to be disappearing. Larry knows they never should have used that old bottle of Instant-Tan…could that have something to do with these strange occurrences? Can Hairy Larry get to the bottom of this before he ends up like the rest of his friends... hair one day, gone tomorrow?

Piano Lessons Can Be Murder
When Jerry finds a dusty old piano in the basement of his new house, his parents offer to pay for lessons. Taking piano seems like a cool idea if it means he’ll be able to jam with his cute next-door neighbor, Kim. But there’s something strange about Jerry’s piano teacher, Dr. Shreek. He is really creepy. Something Jerry can’t quite put his finger on. What’s more, Jerry begins receiving nightly visits from a terrifying ghost who warns him about the music school. When Jerry stumbles upon a secret room at Shreek’s school it is time for him to face the music.

Review: The Goosebumps is a famous book series that found a huge presence back in the 1990s.   The characteristically spookly stories feature all types of spooks, monsters and karmic consequences.  From this book series spawned a very popular television series.  These DVD releases each feature 3 of the episodes from this series, for a total of 6 episodes.  The episodes are not in order, but rather are random selections from the 3 season, 74 episode series.

I watched these with my 8 and 6 year old kids, and we searched for our favorite episodes, trying to figure out of one of these releases was better than the other.   Honestly, we couldn't make a choice! They're both fantastic releases with entertaining episodes.  They're spooky, but not TOO scary, so these DVDs are both perfect for your thrill seeking little ones!

Halloween is coming up soon, don't miss out on these fun DVDs!

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Synopsis: In the second chapter of the Matrix trilogy, Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) continue to lead the revolt against the Machine Army. In their quest to save the human race from extinction, they gain greater insight into the construct of The Matrix and Neo's pivotal role in the fate of mankind.

Review: The Matrix Reloaded had a lot of expectations to live up to!   The hit sci-fi franchise from the Wachowski brothers managed to not only live up to fan expectations, but far exceed them!  If there was ever a film that was destined to be put into high-definition, it was this one!

The Matrix trilogy was released a few years back in an ultimate blu-ray collection, but now they are finally being released as individual blu-rays!  The Matrix Reloaded was the sequel to the first film and the action was far superior.  The storyline progressed well and the film ends with one helluva cliffhanger, leading into the third and final installment.

The high definition transfer is flawless.  When I say that, I mean FLAWLESS.  This film was absolutely made for high-definition.  I cannot find one complaint and thats saying something, because I'm a huge high-def snob!  I highly recommend this, any fan of the films won't be disappointed!

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Synopsis: After a meteor shower bursts from the heavens, raining destruction on the unsuspecting citizens of Smallville, years pass, and the healing process leaves the town's inhabitants with scars and secrets. From the ashes of tragedy, a popular yet awkward teen attempts to decipher the meaning of his life and his clouded past. As he struggles with the transition from boyhood to adulthood, Clark finds that his strength and strange abilities set him uncomfortably apart from his peers. Soaring into its ninth season, this modern retelling of the Superman legend and its classic characters continues to blend realism, action and emotional depth to reveal a new interpretation of the enduring mythology. This season, as Metropolis's clock tower tolls our characters' darkest hour, we find Clark Kent (series star TOM WELLING) finally making his first attempts to embrace his calling as a superhero.

Review: I'll come clean right away and tell you that Smallville is one of my favorite shows on television.  Smallville, House and Fringe are my weekly addictions!  Smallville has hit a fantastic stride now with the ninth season.  The show has finally completely come into it's own and become comfortable with the fact that its about superheroes.  This season brings us the Justice Society and the Kandorians!  We have Zod on earth searching for his powers and complete control of humanity.  Not to mention the drama between Clark and Lois, as she is right on the border of discovering his ultimate secret!

The chemistry between Lois and Clark is finally solid and as they date, their trouble only seems to increase.  Meanwhile, Chloe and Oliver have found a casual romance and Checkmate waits in the shadows to strike!  All this while trying to keep Zod at bay and the Kandorians from creating a future apocalypse of death and destruction!

Smallville will be airing it's tenth and final season this year, starting in a few weeks.  You NEED to get caught up, so you know whats going on.  Season nine ends with a huge cliffhanger, so just picking up on ten won't help you!  This is a phenominal show, I cannot recommend it enough.

The special features on the DVD include: "Kneel Before Zod" featurette: An in-depth look at this dynamic criminal from Krypton, his origins in DC's silver age, and his various appearances in more recent film, animation, and live-action television, "Justice for All" featurette: Meet with Smallville's creative team as they bring the Justice Society of America, one of the comic world's most iconic teams of superheroes, to television for the first time, Cast/creator commentaries on episodes Idol and Kandor and Unaired scenes.

Synopsis: Twenty-six years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Subsequently, their father raised them to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America ... and he taught them how to kill it. This haunting series follows the Winchester brothers as they crisscross the lonely and mysterious back roads of the country in their '67 Chevy Impala, hunting down every evil supernatural force they encounter along the way. At the end of the fourth season, Sam unwittingly broke the final seal – that held Lucifer captive in Hell. Now, Lucifer is free, the Apocalypse is here and angels prepare for a spectacular final battle. Against a landscape of celestial violence, natural disasters and a rising human death toll, Sam and Dean, with the help of fallen angel Castiel, must find a way to achieve the impossible: Kill the Devil.

Review: In the beginning Supernatural was about just that...the supernatural.  We're talking ghosts and poltergeists.  What has happened as the seasons go on is that it has evolved into a religious thriller.  Whether that was always the intent or not is unclear.  One thing is certain, if you're a religious person, then you'll probably enjoy this show.  If you're not, it will come off as rather hoaky.

The essentials are that the Winchester brothers travel around killing ghosts.  Their mother was killed by evil spirits when they were young and now they've accidentally let the devil out of hell.  Of course, they employ the assistance of a fallen angel to battle the leagues of satan.  The show is very well produced and is rolling into it's sixth season soon, so obviously  they're doing something right!  The tone is good, script is great and the acting is spot on.  Its a great quallity religious show.

The special features on the DVD include: Supernatural: Apocalypse Survival Guides: Bobby's Exclusive Video Collection, Ghostfacers: The Web series, Producer/writer commentary on episode 4, The End, Unaired scene from episode 9, The Real Ghostbusters, Gag reel.

Links: www.supernaturaldvd.com

Synopsis: Get ready to ROCK with the biggest musical event of the year—now in an extended edition with exclusive scenes & songs! Join Mitchie (Demi Lovato), Shane, Nate, and Jason (Jonas Brothers), and some brand new campers across the lake for 2 times the music, 2 times the dance moves and 2 times the fun in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam! Plus only this extended edition combo pack includes a behind-the-scenes introduction to the newest stars, music videos by camp rockers from around the world, “Rock-Along” where you take center stage and more!

Mitchie can’t wait to go back to Camp Rock and spend the summer making new music with her friends and superstar Shane Gray. But the slick new camp across the lake, Camp Star, has drummed up some serious competition—featuring newcomers Luke (Matthew “Mdot” Finley) and Dana (Chloe Bridges). In a sensational battle of the bands, with Camp Rock's future at stake, will Camp Star's flashy production and over-the-top antics win out, or will camp rockers prove that talent, teamwork, and spirit are what truly matter?

Review: The Camp Rock series is insanely popular amongst older kids and tweens.  This latest installment, The Final Jam, is now out in an extended edition blu-ray + DVD + digital copy combo pack!  Disney has definately hit a great stride with this sequel.

Camp Rock 2 features even more singing and higher quality production work.  The lessons are all still there about friendship, hard work and teamwork!  Its a great story about two rival camps and their struggle to be on top of the competition.  The songs are wonderful and catchy and the kids absolutely loved it! 

The special features include: 

DVD
• Rock-along

3-Disc BD Combo Pack
• Rock-along
• Getting to know Camp Star's newest stars
• Music videos from camp rockers around the world

Interest Range: Camp Rock, Tweens

Synopsis: This classic rock opera is brought energetically to life by an outstanding cast including many stars of the rock music industry. Told through the remarkable music of The Who, this is the story of Tommy, who, when just a boy of six, witnessed the murder of his father by his mother (Ann-Margret) and her lover (Oliver Reed). They command him, “You didn’t hear it, you didn’t see it, and you won’t say anything to anyone…” As a result, the traumatized boy retreats into the shadows of his mind and becomes deaf, dumb, and blind. Growing into manhood, Tommy (Roger Daltrey) is subjected to several bizarre cure attempts by The Acid Queen (Tina Turner), the Preacher (Eric Clapton), and the Specialist (Jack Nicholson). In spite of his handicap, Tommy defeats the Pinball Wizard (Elton John) and becomes the champ, attaining a devoted following. When he is finally cured, he is hailed by his fans as a “Messiah.”

Review: Tommy is a trippy cult-classic hit!  It has seen a few releases, including superbit, but this is the first time is will be seen on blu-ray.  This is one of those films where you love it or you hate it, there isn't much in between.   The film is based on the music of the WHO and features a great peformance by Elton John.

The only downside to this release is a complete lack of extras.   The blu-ray transfer looks really fantastic, especially considering the age of this film.  At a low price-point, its definately worth the purchase!

Interest Range: Cult Classic, Elton John

Synopsis: Ben (Michael Douglas) once ruled a car-dealership empire vast enough to fuel a glossy Manhattan lifestyle and endow a library at an East Coast university. But by the time he arrives at the college with his girlfriend’s daughter, Allyson (Imogen Poots), who is a prospective student, his world has collapsed around his ears. A business scandal has cost him his income and his marriage to Nancy (Susan Sarandon). His ever-present lust for every passing attractive woman threatens to take what little Ben has left. Even his new relationship with Jordan (Mary-Louise Parker) oscillates with tension. When Ben takes Allyson to tour the school, his motives are more than mixed.

Review: We're used to seeing Michael Douglas as a powerful, yet morally bankrupt man.  He often portrays tyrants and bastards, hopping from one gorgeous woman to the next.  I think he's so good at these roles that many of us question the eithics of the real-life man!   I think his role in 'A Perfect Murder' is my favorite example of these roles.  Solitary Man has elements of these past villains, but with a twist...

What is the twist?  He's downright and absolutely pathetic.  Douglas plays Ben, a man that had it all and lost it.  He's pathetic and sad.  He's a slave to lust and can't help but desire every attractive woman around him, to the point that its about to ruin whats left of his sad little life.  Its refreshing to see Douglas stray a bit from his norm and really deliver for us.  He's a suberb actor and this is a great little film.  Its like a car accident, we all drive by slowly to see what happened and what happens next...you won't be able to turn this one off!

Interest Range: Drama

We're partnering with Fox to giveaway 3 different classic DVDs! 

Moby Dick (1956) (Catalog # M121796)Consumed by an insane rage, Captain Ahab (Gregory Peck) has but one purpose in life—revenge on Moby Dick, the great white whale who maimed and disfigured him. Ahab uses his command as an excuse to sail the seven seas in an unrelenting search of his prey. Battling a mutinous crew, tropical heat and violent storms, Ahab finally catches up to his quarry and begins a confrontation that culminates in an epic struggle of non-stop fury...and inevitable doom.

The Grapes of Wrath (1940) (Catalog # 2269584)After serving four years in prison, hotheaded Tom Joad (Henry Fonda) heads back to the family farm in Oklahoma. On his way he meets Casy (John Carradine), a former preacher who has lost his faith. The pair find the farm deserted; Tom's family was evicted. Tom is reunited with his family at his uncle's farm, only to discover the family must also leave that farm the next day. The family heads to California to look for work; however, their peregrination and experiences in California are not as promising as the Golden State originally seemed.

Richard III (1995) (Catalog # M121794)As the newly installed King Edward (John Wood) takes the reins of power, his ruthless brother Richard (Ian McKellen) sets in motion a monstrous scheme to claim the crown for himself. Richard embarks on a merciless, single-minded campaign of betrayal, seduction and cold-blooded murder to achieve the goal that has obsessed him all of his tortured life: to be king...at any price.

Synopsis: With a stellar cast including Joel David Moore (Avatar), Mercedes McNab (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Richard Riehle (Office Space), and horror cinema legends Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund, Tony “Candyman” Todd, with Kane “Jason Voorhees” Hodder as Victor Crowley, HATCHET is a gory throwback to the classic 1980s slasher/creature horror films. HATCHET on Blu-ray™ features an all new 1080p high-definition transfer of the unrated “Director’s Cut” with Dolby TrueHD 5.1 high-resolution audio, all the bonus features from the original DVD release, AND an all-new commentary track with writer/director Green and Victor Crowley himself – Kane Hodder.

HATCHET spins a terrifying tale of tragedy and comeuppance from beyond the grave. Victor Crowley is a hideously deformed boy, living in seclusion with his father (Hodder) in an isolated cabin deep in the Louisiana Bayou. When a Halloween prank initiated by local kids goes terribly awry, Victor is accidentally killed in a vicious twist of irony. Years later, a tourist group visiting New Orleans’ “haunted swamps” stumble upon the remnants of that shocking event, transforming an evening of seemingly innocent fun into a horrific nightmare, from which there may be no escape.

Review: Ok, this movie is hilarious.  I've seen my share of horror movies in my day, after all I grew up in the 1980s.  Hatchet is a great tribute and homage to the slasher genre that was made so popular in my youth.  We got all the Halloweens, Friday the 13ths and Nightmares on Elm Street..now we get Victor Crowley...Hatchet!  

The story is one you've heard before...Crowley was a deformed youth that was burned to death..yet somehow he lives!  Of course years later a bunch of tourists stumble onto the remains during a Haunted Swamp tour.  That always happens! This film is as much a spoof as an homage.  The director did a fantastic job of showing the absolutely campyness of these films, while still being sure to make this a secret love letter to a very underrated genre of film.

The blu-ray looks fantastic, the sound is amazing and the special features are bountiful!  This one is a must for any horror fan.

Synopsis: Academy Award-nominee and ten-time Emmy-winner Hal Holbrook (Into the Wild) stars with Oscar-winner Ray McKinnon (The Blind Side) and Alice in Wonderland's Mia Wasikowska in this critically acclaimed gem. Fleeing the retirement home where his son abandoned him, Abner Meecham sets out to reclaim his beloved Tennessee farmstead - only to find it's been leased to an old enemy, the volatile Lonzo Choat. After Abner intervenes to protect Choat's daughter from her drunken father's abuse, events spiral toward a startling, violent climax in "...an exceptionally fine, richly atmospheric film." (Joe Leydon, Variety) Dedicated to the memory of the late Dixie Carter

Review: What really stands out to me about That Evening Sun is that its a real-life drama.  That snot to say its a so-called "reality" film, but the emotions and dramatic turns aren't fed to you with a spoon.    When there is a dramatic moment the filmmakers rely on actual human interaction, not ominous music or camera play.  That provides and honest and stripped-down drama that is not only refreshing, but entertaining.

The film looks great in on blu-ray!  The high-definition only adds to the grit and realism of this story.  Hal Holbrook has brought us another acting gem!

The blu-ray special features include: Feature Anti-Commentary with Scott Teems, Rodney Taylor and Travis Sittard, "That Tennessee Sun...",  The Making of That Evening SunThe Art and Craft of That Evening Sun, Cast Interviews, Crew Interviews, Trailer

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Synopsis: Enjoy Highlander in Surround Sound! Digitally re-mastered Soundtracks, encoded with stat of the art DTS 5.1 and embedded Stereo 2.1 Master Audio.  Davis/Panzer delivers stunning HD quality shows with breakthrough proprietary video enhancement and cleaning algorithm using Apple and AJA hardware platform.  This set features all 22 episodes from Season Two of the classic Highlander television show.

Review: The first season of Highlander on blu-ray met with very mixed reviews and a lot of fan resistance.   We here at the Legion enjoyed the first season release, because we realized that such an old show that was filmed overseas can only go so far.  Davis-Panzer listened to the fans and for this new Season 2 release things have really shaped-up!  Even the most serious of Highlander fanboy shouldn't be able to complain!

This blu-ray set looks signifcantly better.  The high-definition transfer is fantastic and the amount of extras is outstanding!  The show pics up in season 2 with the new intro and a better quality running story arc.  This blu-ray set is absolutely essential for any serious Highlander fan.  I can't wait to see what new extras they come up with for the next four season releases!

Synopsis: 

Holiday Heart (2000)
Based on the wildly successful play by writer Cheryl L. West, Holiday Heart is a "poignant"
(The Hollywood Reporter), heartfelt drama about how love can overcome addiction and prejudice. Choirmaster by day and female impersonator by night, creatively talented Holiday (Ving Rhames, Mission Impossible: 2) is a lonely man living with a broken heart until he befriends a bright young girl and her drug-addicted mother (Alfre Woodard, The Family that Prey’s).  Helping them off the street, Holiday quickly forms a special bond with them.  But when the mom hooks up with a dangerous drug-dealing boyfriend, their worlds are again turned upside-down, forcing Holiday to confront his own prejudices if it means saving the two people he so desperately loves.
 

How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)
Get ready to groove with this heartwarming comedy full of love and friendship, starring
Angela Bassett (Waiting To Exhale) and Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg (Ghost). Through good times and bad, Stella (Bassett) and Delilah (Goldberg) have always had each other.  Now, Stella's so busy building a life that she's forgotten to really live.  But Delilah is about to change all that.  What starts as a quick trip to Jamaica ends as an exhilarating voyage of self discovery as Stella learns to open her heart and find love - even if it's with a man 20 years her junior.  A captivating comedy that's sure to entertain, How Stella Got Her Groove Back glows with warmth, humor and tenderness.  

Beauty Shop (2005)
Queen Latifah (Chicago) heads an "excellent ensemble" cast in this "warm, funny, empowering"
(New York Post) comedy co-starring Alicia Silverstone (Clueless), Andie MacDowell
(Groundhog Day), Alfre Woodard (Holiday Heart), Mena Suvari (American Beauty) and Kevin Bacon (Footloose).  When Jorge (Bacon), the egotistical boss at a posh salon, pushes his star stylist Gina (Latifah) a hair too far, Gina leaves and opens a beauty shop of her own.  Inheriting an opinionated group of stylists, a colorful clientele and a sexy upstairs neighbor, Gina proves that you can't keep a good woman down - and you can't keep a shop full of outrageous women from speaking their minds. 

Waiting To Exhale (1995)
Whitney Houston (The Bodyguard) and Angela Bassett (How Stella Got Her Groove Back) star in this funny and touching film about four women who find strength through their rare and special relationship.  Savannah, Bernadine, Robin and Gloria are all searching for the Real Thing: true love.  Bernadine thought she had it, until her husband left her for another woman.  Savannah and Robin are successful in business but their love lives are bankrupt.  And divorcée Gloria is getting back in the game by flirting with her new, very eligible neighbor Gregory Hines (The Gregory Hines Show). 

Review: The Celebrated Women of Color Film Collection Volume 2 includes Beauty Shop, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Waiting to Exhale and Holiday Heart.  This second volume has three movies that I already enjoy and one that I hadn't yet seen...Holiday Heart.  

We love these movie compilations here at the Legion.  Why, do you ask?  There are some that would argue that squeezing so many films into a compilation will degrade the quaility too much.  Well, we're talking drama, romance and comedy here, not action or graphics.  Honestly, you can't see any difference in the sound or picture quality vs. the original single disc DVD releases and this one, we compared.  

The quality of the films speak for themselves.  You've likely seen at least a few of the major films in this collection.  This isn't some collection of nothing films that couldn't sell on their own, this is a very special release that includes four big name features that are all fantastic in quality and entertainment.  We highly recommend it!

Watch for a giveaway related to this title soon on DVD Legion!

Synopsis: A SUBURBAN FAMILY MOVES TO A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD WITH THEIR LARGE YET LOVABLE GREAT DANE, WHO HAS A TENDENCY TO WREAK HAVOC IN HIS OWN OBLIVIOUS WAY

Review: I used to read Marmaduke in the sunday paper funnies as a kid.  We don't even get a newspaper anymore, so my kids have NO idea who he is.  When I saw this movie coming out I thought it'd be a good time for the entire family.  I had no idea what to expect in terms of story and acting quality, though.

What you get with Marmaduke is a great kids movie that comes packed with a moral lesson, too.  The father is basically too busy and focused on his work to see that his family needs him and their crazy big new dog Marmaduke helps to show him what is really important in life.

This one is really cute and a fun family watch!

Interest Range: Kids Movies, Comedy

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Synopsis: Hang on for this high-octane thrill ride that goes even deeper into the gritty world of an outlaw biker gang! Reeling from the combined pressure of an ATF crackdown and an unprovoked murder, the Sons face a far more deadly threat from a cold-blooded enemy who will stop at nothing to drive them out of Charming—for good. As Jax and Clay square off over questions of leadership and loyalty, lines are drawn and chaos reigns as the club threatens to destroy itself—from the inside out.

Review: Sons of Anarchy is one of the best shows on television.  FX has really hit it big time with this one.  The show lead, Ron Perlman, makes a great aging biker leader and the turmoil that the gang faces is rather believable, considering their positions in life.  This show can be compared to other great television dramas, like Weeds and Breaking Bad.

Season One of Sons of Anarchy was brutal and tough, but brutal though that was, Season Two way outdoes it!  We see the introduction of the Aryans, Irish and the ATF coming in to all infringe on the Sons!  If you enjoyed the first season, then this one will not disappoint!

The blu-ray of this new season is now available.  The show looks amazing in high-definition.  The extras include The Moral Code of Sons of Anarchy Featurette, Sons of Anarchy Roundtable Featurette and Commentary on select episodes.  I especially enjoyed the commentary, it revealed a lot about what goes into the show.

Synopsis: Building upon the popular trend of babies learning to communicate by sign language, Scholastic Storybook Treasures has launched a new American Sign Language DVD series helping to extend sign language learning for children ages 2 to 9.  The newest release, FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED…AND MORE GREAT CHILDREN’S STORIES brings beloved children’s books to rich life with voice narration, sign language and catchy musical scores.  Stories include the title tale about everyone’s favorite primates, along with “Little Quack” and Mercer Meyer’s “There’s Something in My Attic”.  The DVD also includes sign language vocabulary, comprehension quizzes, alphabet fingerspelling and read-along.

Studies show that when children learn sign language at an early age they have increased language acquisition and educators often recommend sign language to help children develop fine motor skills.  The new DVD series has been created to enhance sign language learning and increase comprehension skills through vocabulary lessons and an interactive quiz for each story. 

From one of the most trusted brands in entertainment and education, this new series was developed by parents Missy Keast and her husband/partner Dave Victorson who are also ASL and education experts.  Keast was born deaf and is known as the “Shakespeare of Sign Language” because of her eloquent storytelling and communications skills.

Review: If you have a little one then most likely you've read Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed!  Its a fantastic little story that is one of many featured on this new DVD set from Scholastic!  Its always a struggle to find quality and safe children's programming.  Scholastic is a trusted name and definately one that we turn to often in our household.

The best thing about this DVD set is the new sign language feature.  Our kids are learning sign language in public school now and this DVD re-enforces a lot of that learning, plus gives deaf children and parents a great opportunity to enjoy.

Interest Range: Scholastic, Children's Stories, Sign Language

Synopsis: The Ax is back for another season of heart-stopping excitement as rival logging companies race against time and nature to bring timber to market using skills passed down from their fathers and grandfathers.

As AX MEN enters its third season, it's the dead heat of summer and the stakes are higher than ever. From mountaintop to river's bottom, from the Pacific Northwest to Florida to Louisiana, six crews take on work as unforgiving as the terrain, as fickle as the weather, and as dangerous as any job in history. Time is money on the mountain. These are the proving grounds where four generations of men have battled for green gold and tried to get out alive.

Review: There is a lot of reality television on these days.  It mostly revolves around singing, dating or acting like a complete idiot.  Ax-Men stands out from the pack due to the fact that its a look into actual reality!  Nothing scripted, its all real and gritty. 

Ax-Men takes us through the lives of these rival logging companies that are going head to head competing in a generations old battle for market dominance.  The only way to do this?  Cut down the most trees, of course!  This show will make any good environmentalist cringe, but others may enjoy this band of working-class heroes.

The Bonus Features on this DVD set include: Featurettes - The Loggers, Dangers, About Logging, Additional Footage

DISC 1: Ax To Grind / Deeper Into the Swamp / Diving for Dollars / Boiling Point

DISC 2: Surviving the Swarm / Showdown / Chopping Block

DISC 3: Assault By Air / Crash and Burn / Curse of Kalina

DISC 4: End of the Line / Eleventh Hour / King of the Mountain / Bonus

Synopsis: They rob kill and terrorize and they've left their violent mark on our nation's history. Delve deep into the rich and often brutal bloodlines of gangs across America from New York City to Chicago Houston to Nashville as SEASON FIVE of GANGLAND paints a violently accurate and compelling portrait of gang life in America. Exclusive interviews rarely seen footage and unique access to the lives of gangsters provide solid insight into why gangs exist how they operate their increasingly destructive methods and the alarming rate at which they're spreading to suburban and rural areas.

Review: We love watching the History Channel.  Their programming is 99% fantastic!  Definately better than any other network.  Part of that line-up is the Gangland series.   This DVD set collects season five into a three disc set.  I have a great interest in true crime and documentaries, and this show fuses the two perfectly.

Gangland takes you through the honest and often brutal world of various gangs around the country.  This insiders look into this underground world is absolutely fantastic.   You learn a lot about what is going on outside of the suburbs and what daily life is for others.  The show is in-depth and rough and absolutely fantastic. 

Gangland: Season Five gains access to 11 of the country's most dangerous gangs on 3 DVDs.  DISC 1: Klan of Killers / Machete Slaughter / Blood River / Hustle or Die DISC 2: Gangsta Killers / The Death Head / Circle of Death / Dog Fights DISC 3: Evil Breed / Hunt and Kill / Deadly Blast

Synopsis: The hit HISTORY series returns to the only family-run pawn shop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men carefully assess the value of items brought in by an array of quirky customers in need of fast cash.

Long before banks, ATMs, and check-cashing services, pawnbrokers provided monetary loans in exchange for personal items of value, and are still helping people make ends meet today while bringing in a sizable profit for themselves. Watch in PAWN STARS as the Harrison family attempts to find the gems and bust the fakes, all in hopes of making the biggest profit possible. Grandfather, father and son use their sharp-eyed skills to assess the value of items ranging from the obscure to the historic. There isn't much the Harrison family hasn't seen or heard, making Richard, Rick and Corey experts in rare collectables and negotiating.

Each episode of PAWN STARS features an array of characters attempting to sell, purchase or pawn items that the Harrisons must carefully appraise, and determine if they re real or fake before revealing the often surprising answer to 'What['s it worth?'

PAWN STARS: SEASON TWO contains 32 episodes on 4 DVDs.

Review: We love the History Channel here at the Legion.  One of the reasons is this show....Pawn Stars!  Season Two is on DVD and we couldn't be happier!  There are a slew of "reality" television shows out there, but few like Pawn Stars.  Its like Antiques Roadshow without the bore.  You have a pawn shop full of smart alecs and funny characters that are in the business of buying great items low and selling high.   Its such a blast to see the kinds of things that come in there!  They have this great Vegas-based shop that gets a lot of people bringing things in to pawn or sell, so that they can gamble, so you get some nice variety.  Everything from airplanes to civil war memorabilia to old toys and more.  

The other great aspec of the show is the clashing personalities.  You have three generations of a family working there from the old man to the grandson, plus the dopey friend Chumli.  Its great to watch them all play off each other.  This show is overall highly enjoyable.

BONUS FEATURES: Additional Footage

DISC 1: Fired Up / Sharks and Cobras / Old Man s Booty / A Shot and a Shave / Hot Air Buffoon / Steaks at Stake / A Christmas Special / Secret Santa / Pawn Shop Pinot

DISC 2: Bikes and Blades / Rick s Bad Day / Chum Goes AWOL / Wheels / Shocking Chum / Pezzed Off / Guns and Rangers / Tattoos and Tantrums

DISC 3: Pinball Wizards / Chopper Gamble / Spooning Paul Revere / Off The Wagon / Fortune in Flames / Backroom Brawl / Big Guns / Flight of the Chum

DISC 4: Bumpy Ride / Helmet Head / Bow Legged / Hell Week / ZZZZZZ / The British Are Coming / License to Pawn / Bonus

Synopsis: Hold onto your seat as you experience a show like no other. “The ride you are about to take will be worth every minute,” raves Newsday.

Out of nowhere, a mysterious flash causes nearly everyone in the world to lose consciousness and gain a glimpse of his or her life six months into the future. As one elite FBI unit attempts to solve the mystery, the rest of the world’s population soon discovers that, when it comes to destiny, nothing is set in stone.

Uncover the answers and delve even deeper into the mind-bending story with riveting bonus features, including a behind-the-scenes look at the phenomenal freeway disaster scene and inside stories about the series from the cast and crew. Relive every brilliant twist of the groundbreaking show’s complete series – uninterrupted – in this 5-disc collection. It’s a must-have for any FlashForward fan!

Review: I have mixed feelings about the way that Flash Forward went down.  I compare it to a show like LOST that started out SO strong for a few seasons, but really fell off track in the middle and scrambled to regain itself in the end.  On one hand, I'm sad that Flash Forward only lasted a season.  A great sci-fi drama should go on for many seasons and give me some stability.  On the other hand, its almost better like this.  In a way it ended up being like a mini-series that wrapped itself all up in a nice little package and retained its quality. 

Flash Forward was based on a great novel by Robert J. Sawyer.  The plot was thick and the mystery level was high.  Sure, maybe it fizzed out a little too quickly, but to put in this complete series set is a lot of fun.  Its full of extras and great stuff that is sure to entertain.  This is one of those great shows you'll want to own in your DVD library.

Bonus Materials Include: 
 
ARCHITECTS  OF  DESTINY  –  This  cool  behind-the-scenes  bonus  feature  takes  audiences  from  the  filming of  the  pilot  episode  through  the  excitement  of  the  season  premiere  and  production  of  the  entire  first  season, taking an in-depth look at each of the characters 
 
BLOOPER REEL - A hilarious reel, highlighting some scenes that didn’t quite go as planned 
 
DELETED SCENES 
 
MEET YÛKO - Meet one of Japan’s biggest stars Yûko Takeuchi as she travels from Tokyo to LA, to play Keiko, the love interest Zach sees in his FlashForward.  Yûko gets a taste of Hollywood with a tour of the Walt Disney Studios where FlashForward is filmed and her first meeting with the series’ cast and crew.   
 
FLASHFORWARD ON SET - An inside look on set of FlashForward with the cast and crew that make each  thrilling episode. 

• Tempting Fate - An Inside Look At The Blue Hand Club 
• A Day In The Park - On location at MacArthur Park 
• When Nature Calls- Courtney Vance’s Bathroom Scene 
• Crash Forward - Car Chase from Course Correction 
• Emergency Operations - Make-up and Special Effects at the hospital. 
 
KANGAROO? - What’s up with the Kangaroo? Find out in this humorous piece. 
 
INTERVIEWS FROM THE MOSAIC COLLECTIVE 
• Tokyo, Japan 
• London, England 
• Cocoa Beach, Florida 
• Los Angeles, California 
 
CREATING  A  CATASTROPHE:  THE  EFFECTS  OF  A  GLOBAL  BLACKOUT  –  takes  viewers  behind-the-scenes of the pilot, to discover what went in to creating FlashForward’s most iconic scene, the freeway disaster.   Viewers  will  explore  through  interviews  with  David  S.  Goyer  and  his  on-set  production  team  how destruction is developed and explosions are executed. 
 
“COULD” - A dramatic look at the second half of FlashForward, narrated by Dominic Monaghan  

Interest Range: Drama, Sci-Fi, Action

Synopsis: Christopher Walken is hilarious as Nat, an eccentric con-artist and deadbeat dad dying to reconnect with his troubled son, Flynn (Alessandro Nivola, The Eye, Laurel Canyon). Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Nat shanghais his reluctant son into driving him cross-country for experimental medical treatment. Low on cash, they pull off increasingly ridiculous and embarrassing schemes along the way to reach their destination spending only $5 a day. Boasting a star-packed cast that includes Sharon Stone, Amanda Peet and Dean Cain, $5 A DAY is an irresistibly fresh and charming comedy about letting go of the past and choosing your own road.

Review: You know, just when I thought Sharon Stone couldn't be relevant anymore, this movie comes along.  I didn't have a lot of faith in $5 a Day going into it, but I was pleasantly surprised by its quality.    The performances by Stone and Christopher Walken were both very respectable and actually broke a few of their own stereotypes.    This is a great drama with a lot of heart.  I know its listed as a comedy, but its more of a light-hearted drama.  There is definately a 'slice of life' message here that you can take away from it.  I greatly enjoyed this one.

Interest Range: Drama, Comedy