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“Old Dogs is a movie featuring John Travolta and Robin Williams, who are two sports marketing guys who have been friends for  most of their lives.  They are no longer youngsters, and are looking to sign a huge marketing deal with a major Japanese company that will set up the two guys nicely for the rest of their lives….”

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“The Box has a simple concept, a couple is presented with a button to press in order to get a million dollars and the consequence is that someone they do not know will die. Ok, it’s a “what if” kind of moral tale. I get it. That on its own is pretty [...]]]>

“The Box has a simple concept, a couple is presented with a button to press in order to get a million dollars and the consequence is that someone they do not know will die. Ok, it’s a “what if” kind of moral tale. I get it. That on its own is pretty boring and hum drum to me. The interesting part begins when I realize, about half way through the movie, the rest of the movie is smoke and mirrors, or at least in my interpretation….”

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“The Informant is an awesome movie lover experience, at least my brand of movie loving. There are sometimes too many intangible things to really describe why I love a movie so much, but this time around I have a few details that really left a lasting impression….”

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“There is no middle ground with Black Dynamite.  You either get it, and enjoy the hysterical ride, or it makes no sense, and you hate it….”

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“The movie is a feel good, fun to be had, optimistic story about a 17 year old girl finding herself on the verge of finding herself. You know what I mean, just admit it. It’s not a new story. We’ve seen, read, heard coming of age stories since the beginning of time, [...]]]>

“The movie is a feel good, fun to be had, optimistic story about a 17 year old girl finding herself on the verge of finding herself. You know what I mean, just admit it. It’s not a new story. We’ve seen, read, heard coming of age stories since the beginning of time, I suppose. This time there are a few subtle points of interest that help with the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of Whip It….”

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“Overall Everybody’s fine is a great title, because nobody in this family really is.  It is a tough movie at times, and there are some real heartfelt, tearjerker moments….”

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“Overall Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is a fun, very clever animated movie.  the voice acting is very well done, and the video and audio are superb.  I was impressed with all of the one-liners and quips that keep this fun for adults and kids, and the story, while not 100% [...]]]>

“Overall Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is a fun, very clever animated movie.  the voice acting is very well done, and the video and audio are superb.  I was impressed with all of the one-liners and quips that keep this fun for adults and kids, and the story, while not 100% true to the book, is very well fleshed out.”

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“I love this movie. It’s funny, entertaining, it’s poignant, and lovely. I can’t say more good stuff than that to be honest. Where do I start? The story is about a middle aged Jewish Physics professor in a suburb in the Midwest. He’s finding out that life wasn’t what he thought…..”

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“The Boys are Back is one of those movies that seems to take a really long time to get where is wants to go, and at the end you are not 100% sure that you know where it went.  It is one of the types of movies that I think people will [...]]]>

“The Boys are Back is one of those movies that seems to take a really long time to get where is wants to go, and at the end you are not 100% sure that you know where it went.  It is one of the types of movies that I think people will complain that it was “too slow” and while they are correct, the journey here is well worth the wait.”

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“The good thing about New York, I Love You is that it’s got a flow that brings me into the “Ugh this is so obnoxiously pretentious” mode for a bit and then drags me kicking and screaming into stories and characters I can’t get enough of. I love that….”

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“What I found out almost instantly was that the Jonas Brothers show is a little bit different from the rest of the Disney Channel shows I am used to.  Granted, it is close to the rest of them, but it feels like it is smarter in a way, and more polished than [...]]]>

“What I found out almost instantly was that the Jonas Brothers show is a little bit different from the rest of the Disney Channel shows I am used to.  Granted, it is close to the rest of them, but it feels like it is smarter in a way, and more polished than some that I am used to.”

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“I’m giving Whiteout an average score, and it’s a tad generous. I’ll be very honest It isn’t one of my most memorable flicks of recent history. First, the good news, it’s a great idea. I LOVE anything to do with cold Antarctic stuff. A murder mystery in a frozen tundra is awesome…or [...]]]>

“I’m giving Whiteout an average score, and it’s a tad generous. I’ll be very honest It isn’t one of my most memorable flicks of recent history. First, the good news, it’s a great idea. I LOVE anything to do with cold Antarctic stuff. A murder mystery in a frozen tundra is awesome…or it could be…..”

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“I am sure that there are a few people like me who have not seen this release in ages, and for a popcorn, check your mind at the door kind of movie experience, Last Action Hero might be worth a rental….”

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A [...]]]> Burbank, Calif., January 26, 2010 – Tiana, the ninth and newest enchanting addition to the legendary lineage of Disney Princesses, makes her home entertainment debut in a rollicking Big Easy-style fairy tale when The Princess and the Frog arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on March 16, 2010 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

A timeless heroine in the tradition of Snow White, Ariel, Jasmine and the rest of the beloved royal sisterhood, Tiana comes to life with classic hand-drawn Disney animation from the revered team of John Musker and Ron Clements (Aladdin, The Little Mermaid) and a jazz-infused musical score from Academy Award® winning composer Randy Newman (Best Original Song, Monsters, Inc., 2001).  A royal procession of exclusive bonus features, including games and specially- created featurettes, take viewers on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the storied French Quarter of New Orleans and into the magic-steeped bayou for hours of can’t-miss family entertainment.

The Princess and the Frog transports audiences to glorious, glamorous New Orleans as Tiana, the first African American Disney princess meets her frog prince and gives him the fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical, magical bayous of Louisiana. The Princess and the Frog’s colorful cast of one-of-a-kind new characters joyfully raises the roof, with voice performances from stars including Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose (Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, 2004,“Caroline, or Change”), Keith David (Crash), Jenifer Lewis (“Strong Medicine”), Jim Cummings (“Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”), Michael- Leon Wooley (Ghost Town), Bruno Campos (“Nip/Tuck”), Peter Bartlett (The Producers), Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), Jennifer Cody (Broadway’s “Shrek: The Musical”), Oprah Winfrey and John Goodman (Monsters, Inc.).

Bonus Features
The single disc DVD comes with these exciting bonus features:

• Deleted Scenes
• Audio Commentary by John Musker and Ron Clements (co-writers and directors) and Peter Del Vecho (producer)
• “Never Knew I Needed”- Music video by Ne-Yo

Games and Activities

• What Do You See: Princess Portraits — A bayou-style quiz tests viewers’ knowledge of all of Disney’s beautiful princesses. Ray’s firefly family creates twinkling portraits of each princess and if  the player correctly identifies her, they can enjoy tongue-cheek mini re-telling of that character’s story.

The Blu-ray Combo Pack edition comes with additional bonus features, including:
Backstage Disney

• Magic In The Bayou: The Making of A Princess — Co-writers and directors John Musker and Ron Clements take a freewheeling, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Disney’s newest animated  film as it grows from an initial concept to a lavish animated film set in the enchanting world of New Orleans and the surrounding bayous.
• The Return To Hand Drawn Animation
• The Disney Legacy
• Disney’s Newest Princess
• The Princess and the Animator
• Conjuring The Villain
• A Return To The Animated Musical
• Bringing Life to Animation with an introduction by John Musker and Ron Clements.
• Deleted Scenes introduced by the filmmakers
• Art Galleries — A collection of storyboard art traces the visual development of The Princess and the Frog’s rich gallery of characters and settings.

With extravagant musical numbers, stunningly realized settings and gorgeously rendered costumes, The Princess and the Frog serves up an experience Richard Corliss of Time calls “A start-to-finish delight.”

Magic, music and romance are waiting around every corner of the legendary Big Easy as Disney’s newest princess sets out on an exciting adventure through a magical  new world. Tiana (voiced by Anika Noni Rose) is a beautiful and hardworking young woman determined to fulfil her father’s dream of owning an elegant New Orleans supper club. When Naveen (Bruno Campos), a handsome prince arrives in town looking for romance, the evil Dr. Facilier (Keith David) hatches a nefarious plot and turns Naveen into a frog. A kiss from Tiana should return him to his true form, but in a hilarious twist on the classic story, she is instead transformed into a frog herself! The pair must travel into the heart of the mysterious Louisiana bayou with only a trumpet-playing alligator and a love-struck firefly as guides to find the priestess who can reverse the curse in order to find their “happily ever after.”

The Princess and the Frog on Blu-ray is priced at $39.99SRP (US), and $44.99 (Canada) and on Blu-ray Combo Pack is priced at $44.99 SRP (US) and $51.99SRP (Canada), and the Single Disc DVD is priced at $29.99 SRP (US) and $35.99 SRP (Canada).

About Disney’s Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + DisneyFile in a single package):
To provide consumers with unprecedented quality, value and portability of their favorite Disney movies, in 2008 Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) pioneered the Combo Pack – a Blu-ray Disc™ plus a DVD and a DisneyFile digital copy of the film in a single package.  Current WDSHE branded titles available as Combo Packs include, Bolt, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Up.

STREET DATE:   March 16, 2010
Pricing:     Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack: $44.99 (US), $51.99 (Canada)
Single Disc DVD: $29.99 SRP (US); $35.99 SRP (Canada)
Feature run time:  97 minutes
Rated:  G
FastPlay™:     FastPlay enabled
Technical specifications may only apply to feature.

Blu-ray Disc
Aspect ratio:    1.78:1
Sound:    English 5.1 DTS-HD
Languages:    English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles

Single Disc DVD:
Aspect ratio:    Widescreen (2.35)
Sound:    5.1 Dolby
Languages:    English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles

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“10 Things I Hate About You is one of those films that just seems to hit a nerve with those who have seen it.  When I told people that I was reviewing this movie, many of them proclaimed their love for this 10 year old movie……”

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“A jaunt down a fun little road in a world much like our own, except that humans have never learned to lie. Interesting concept, yes. In a comedy kind of way Gervais pulls it off…..”

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LOS ANGELES, CA. – Academy Award®-winning* Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney (Up In The Air) and Meryl Streep (It’s Complicated) lend their voices to the hilarious, heartwarming and dazzling stop-motion animated adventure from visionary director Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenebaums) Fantastic Mr. Fox, arriving as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack and on DVD March 23 from [...]]]>

LOS ANGELES, CA. – Academy Award®-winning* Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney (Up In The Air) and Meryl Streep (It’s Complicated) lend their voices to the hilarious, heartwarming and dazzling stop-motion animated adventure from visionary director Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenebaums) Fantastic Mr. Fox, arriving as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack and on DVD March 23 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.  In there-imagined classic family tale, Mr. and Mrs. Fox (Clooney and Streep) live a happy home life with their eccentric son Ash (Jason Schwartzman: The Darjeeling Limited) and visiting nephew Kristopherson.  That is until Mr. Fox slips into his sneaky, old ways and plots the greatest heist the animal world has ever seen.  When mean old farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean join forces to surround Mr. Fox and his family, they don’t realize they are not dealing with any old fox – it’s Fantastic Mr. Fox and he has a fantastic master plan to save the day!

Based on the beloved best-selling book by Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Fantastic Mr. Fox is family fun at its finest. Anderson employs a colorful supporting cast to bring his eccentric characters to life including Bill Murray (Lost In Translation), Owen Wilson (Marley & Me) and Willem Dafoe (Spiderman triology).  Packed with behind-the-scenes bonus features, including a special inside look at how stop-motion animation really works and much more, Fantastic Mr. Fox will be available as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack (Blu-ray, DVD and a Digital Copy**) for the suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S. / $49.99 Canada and available on standard DVD for $29.98 U.S. / $43.48 Canada.  Prebook is February 24.

Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Special Features: (Catalog # 2265755)
Disc One Blu-ray

• Making Mr. Fox Fantastic
• The Look Of Fantastic Mr. Fox
• From Script To Screen
• The Puppet Makers
• Still Life (Puppet Animation)
• The Cast
• Bill And His Badger
• A Beginner’s Guide To Whack-Bat
• Fantastic Mr. Fox: The World Of Roald Dahl

Disc Two

• Fantastic Mr. Fox widescreen feature film (16×9 1.85:1)
• From Script to Screen
• Still Life (Puppet Animation)
• A Beginner’s Guide to Whack-Bat

Disc Three

• Digital Copy of Fantastic Mr. Fox (Blu-ray Disc exclusive)

Single Disc DVD Special Features: (Catalog # 2265568)

• Fantastic Mr. Fox widescreen feature film (16×9 1.85:1)
• From Script to Screen
• Still Life (Puppet Animation)
• A Beginner’s Guide to Whack-Bat

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FANTASTIC MR. FOX
Street Date:          March 23, 2010
Screen Format:    Widescreen – Ratio TBD (All)
Audio:             English 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio/5.1 Dolby Digital in Spanish/French (BD)
English 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish/French Dolby Surround (Standard)
Subtitles        English, French and Spanish (All)
U.S. Rating:        PG
Run Time:                   97 minutes
Closed Captioned:    Yes

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“The Soloist is a great movie, with truly magnificent performances delivered by Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.  The movie itself is based on a true story, which makes it even more compelling, and the production is excellent.  This is not the type of movie that I will watch over and over again, but it [...]]]>

“The Soloist is a great movie, with truly magnificent performances delivered by Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.  The movie itself is based on a true story, which makes it even more compelling, and the production is excellent.  This is not the type of movie that I will watch over and over again, but it is a tremendously fulfilling movie, and well worth a watch.”

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“The mix of horror, classic 80’s type fright tricks, excellent performances by EVERYONE involved, yes everyone, makes Jennifer’s Body one of my favorite fun movies in a long time….”

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“Science Fiction is becoming my genre of choice as I hit middle age. I can’t explain why, but movies like District 9 are paving the way for sure. From the first minute of the movie I was there, sucked in by the opening documentary style and intangible vibe.  You know that vibe, the thing that [...]]]>

“Science Fiction is becoming my genre of choice as I hit middle age. I can’t explain why, but movies like District 9 are paving the way for sure. From the first minute of the movie I was there, sucked in by the opening documentary style and intangible vibe.  You know that vibe, the thing that makes you get all tingly inside when a movie starts that you just lock eyes and mind with and never let go.”

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“The movie starts off with the Russo family preparing for a Caribbean vacation, and mom Theresa, who is sick of the magic and the bickering, deems the trip to be magic free, which of course enrages the kids.  As the family embarks on their trip, the kids want little to do with the sight seeing [...]]]>

“The movie starts off with the Russo family preparing for a Caribbean vacation, and mom Theresa, who is sick of the magic and the bickering, deems the trip to be magic free, which of course enrages the kids.  As the family embarks on their trip, the kids want little to do with the sight seeing and family activities, and at one point, the enraged Alex makes the statement that she wishes her parents never met.  Unfortunately for her, she is holding a magic wand tat the time, and a spell is cast which does exactly that.”

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Based On The Popular Planet Hulk Comic Line And One Of The Best Hulk Stories Ever Written Comes The Most Incredible Marvel Animated Feature Yet!   On behalf of Marvel Animated Features and Lionsgate Home Entertainment, we’re excited to present the release of the highly anticipated Planet Hulk on Blu-Ray and 2-Disc Special Edition DVD February [...]]]>

Based On The Popular Planet Hulk Comic Line And One Of The Best Hulk Stories Ever Written Comes The Most Incredible Marvel Animated Feature Yet!   On behalf of Marvel Animated Features and Lionsgate Home Entertainment, we’re excited to present the release of the highly anticipated Planet Hulk on Blu-Ray and 2-Disc Special Edition DVD February 2nd!  The first Marvel Animated Feature to include digital copy, Planet Hulk also features box art created by pre-eminent comic artist Alex Ross and loads of smashing bonus materials!  The next big chapter for The Incredible Hulk has arrived!

Make way for Marvel’s mightiest hero, as Bruce Banner’s alter-ego takes on an entire planet after being banished from Earth.  This legendary chapter in Marvel’s comic book history has continued to thrill comic fans ever since it was written in 2006.  Now Marvel and Lionsgate have taken the epic comic book and created a heart-pounding tale of intergalactic proportions that stays true to its comic book roots.

The 2-Disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc of Planet Hulk contain a standard definition digital copy of the film as well as “incredible” extras that include audio commentaries, in-depth featurettes, music videos, a full episode of Wolverine and the X-Men featuring the Hulk, 2 complete Marvel motion comics plus a glimpse of the next animated feature film, Thor: Tales of Asgard and more!  Planet Hulk will be available on 2-disc Special Edition DVD for $24.98 and on 2-disc Blu-ray for $29.99 on February 2, 2010.

SPECIAL EDITION DVD AND BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES: DISC ONE

• Opening Sequence: Thor: Tales of Asgard
• Audio commentary by Supervising Producer Joshua Fine and Screenwriter Writer Greg Johnson
• Audio commentary by Director Sam Liu, Character Designer Philip Bourassa and Key  Background Painter Steve Nicodemus
• “A Whole World of Hurt: The Making of Planet Hulk” featurette
• “Let the Smashing Commence!: The Saga of Planet Hulk” featurette
• “Rise Up” Astonishing X-Men music video
• “Watch Your Step” Spider-Woman music video
• Wolverine and the X-Men: “Wolverine vs. Hulk” episode
• Spider-Woman: Agent of S.W.O.R.D motion comic
• Astonishing X-Men: Gifted motion comic

DISC TWO:

• Standard Definition Digital Copy of the feature film Special features may not all be in hi-def.

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production:  2009
Title Copyright: Marvel, The Incredible Hulk, all related trademarks, service marks, character names and the distinctive likenesses thereof are proprietary to Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries and its subsidiaries and are used with permission. © 2010 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. www.marvel.com. All rights reserved.
Type:  Home Entertainment DVD/Blu-Ray Premiere
Rating:  Not Rated
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation
Closed Captioned: DVD – English Closed Captioned
Blu-ray – English SDH
Subtitles: English
DVD Format:  Widescreen
Blu-ray Format: 1080P High Definition Widescreen (1.78:1)
Feature Run Time: 81 Minutes
DVD Audio Status:  English and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-Ray Audio Status:  7.1 DTS HD Master Audio and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
Website: www.planethulkdvd.com

“I get a nice feeling every time I watch Love Actually, that has to be a good thing, right? I mean, the world is harsh and has a mean edge, this kind of movie can take me away from that for a while….”

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“The Hangover is one of those films that you either really like, or you don’t get it and think is is just kind of “meh.”  For me, this is up their as one of the better modern comedies, along with Old School and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.  The Hangover for me is just a clever, bizarre [...]]]>

“The Hangover is one of those films that you either really like, or you don’t get it and think is is just kind of “meh.”  For me, this is up their as one of the better modern comedies, along with Old School and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.  The Hangover for me is just a clever, bizarre movie that is full of little things that make the experience just great….”

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“I put this up their as one of the best movies so far, and it is a darker, more focused movie, with some of the best acting in the series.  Add to that the excellent Blu-Ray experience, and this is a winner for sure.”

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“G-Force is a movie about secret agent, talking guinea pigs.  Digest that, and if you are still reading, chances are you are going to be able to swallow this movie.  This movie is farcical, and it is funny, and it looks and sounds great…..”

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“There’s a lot going on with any story told by Quentin Tarantino. Inglourious Basterds might seem like a ‘war film’ on the surface, but let’s face it, this ain’t like any war film we’ve ever seen………”

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“Ah, another Buddy flick.  The Buddies have come into their own with Disney releasing several of the dog movies on DVD and Blu-ray.  Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws is the latest, and as you probably can tell, it is a holiday themed release…..”

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“A tender love story about a man and woman who fall in love despite the trials and tribulations that life has to throw at them is always precious and sweet. Fight Club is just that kind of movie. That is if you cut out all the punching, kicking, the psychosis, mental instability, testosterone, social commentary, [...]]]>

“A tender love story about a man and woman who fall in love despite the trials and tribulations that life has to throw at them is always precious and sweet. Fight Club is just that kind of movie. That is if you cut out all the punching, kicking, the psychosis, mental instability, testosterone, social commentary, and filth (as in dirt, sweat, and grunge)….”

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“Overall Four Christmases is just so-so.  I can’t say that I would watch it again, and while there are some funny spots, it just was not what it could have been.  Call me a Scrooge or what have you, but I just thought this was decent, and not great.”

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Los Angeles, November 9, 2009 – Breaking exciting new ground, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution are offering films originally produced by the iconic Hollywood studio MGM to consumers across multiple digital platforms including gaming (Xbox Live, PlayStation Marketplace), Internet (Amazon Video on Demand, iTunes) and cable (Video on Demand).

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Los Angeles, November 9, 2009 – Breaking exciting new ground, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution are offering films originally produced by the iconic Hollywood studio MGM to consumers across multiple digital platforms including gaming (Xbox Live, PlayStation Marketplace), Internet (Amazon Video on Demand, iTunes) and cable (Video on Demand).

Starting November 17, movie lovers will gain unprecedented access to a legendary collection of Warner Bros. and MGM owned films that span 85 years of MGM filmmaking. Titles range from Hollywood classics to modern blockbusters including “The Wizard of Oz,” “Ben Hur,” “An American in Paris,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” “North by Northwest,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Hannibal,” “Legally Blonde,” “Get Shorty,” “Moonstruck,” “A Fish Called Wanda” and the beloved “Gone with the Wind,” which celebrates its 70th anniversary that same day.

This special VOD and Digital offering temporarily reunites the legendary library, bringing together the best of the Warner-owned MGM titles and the best of the MGM-owned MGM titles.
“Today we catapult our historic film library into a new era,” said Joe Patrick, EVP, North American Television Distribution, MGM. “For the first-time ever, movie lovers everywhere will have the opportunity to watch their favorite films when, where and how they want them. This collection represents some of the best movies ever made and we couldn’t be more excited to bring it to the public.”

The MGM 85th Anniversary films collection will launch across multiple digital platforms, including broadband, cable and satellite. The promotion also celebrates MGM’s 85th year of filmmaking. The studio first hit the big screen with its legendary roaring lion in April 1924 under the guidance of iconic movie mogul, Louis B. Mayer. With Mayer and the legendary Irving Thalberg leading the charge, MGM became the pinnacle of movie-making success over the years, earning 205 Academy Awards®, including 15 Best Pictures and more to come.

For more information, visit: www.mgm.com/85 Or The MGM85 Store On Itunes

“The story is very intriguing. Dillinger was a two-bit bank thief but somehow got tangled up in the middle of an evolving organized crime system, and the development of American’s first war on crime with the then infant FBI. Dynamic times call for drastic characters, and Dillinger sure seems to have fit that bill…..”

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Universal City, California, December 1, 2009 – In a move that is poised to elevate the Blu-ray™ Hi-Def format and provide consumers with the ultimate in convenience and viewing flexibility, Universal Studios Home Entertainment (USHE) announced the introduction of groundbreaking dual-format discs containing both Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD versions of some of Hollywood’s most iconic [...]]]>

Universal City, California, December 1, 2009 – In a move that is poised to elevate the Blu-ray™ Hi-Def format and provide consumers with the ultimate in convenience and viewing flexibility, Universal Studios Home Entertainment (USHE) announced the introduction of groundbreaking dual-format discs containing both Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD versions of some of Hollywood’s most iconic films.  An industry first, the new “flipper” discs will launch on January 19, 2010 with the blockbuster superspy thrillers The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, starring Matt Damon, premiering as individually packaged Blu-ray™ discs.

For the first time ever, consumers will have the ability to choose between Blu-ray™ and DVD formats, simply by flipping a single disc.  With complete utility in one convenient package, the revolutionary medium can be used on any DVD or Blu-ray™ compatible player, game platform or computer, making it ideal for anyone planning to upgrade to Blu-ray™ at a future date as well as current owners of both Blu-ray™ and DVD systems.  Each side of Universal’s flipper discs includes the entire movie as well as all available bonus features, with the Blu-ray™ side featuring exciting BD exclusives such as U-Control and BD-Live™.

“Universal’s flipper discs are the perfect way for consumers to future-proof their collections while still enjoying their favorite movies on all their existing DVD players,” said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  “The flipper disc offers an easy way for viewers to convert to Blu-ray now or at any time in the future, confident in the fact they will be able to experience their home entertainment purchases in the highest quality picture and sound when they do.”

The release will mark the first time the Bourne trilogy, one of the highest grossing action movie franchises in history, is available individually in Blu-ray’s™ renowned perfect picture and purest digital sound.  Each film is accompanied by an array of exciting bonus features that plunge viewers deeper in to the shadowy world of international espionage, including top-secret files, challenging strategy games,  fascinating filmmakers and actor profiles, commentary, deleted scenes and Universal’s renowned BD-Live™ functionality.

Riddled with deception, intrigue and high-octane thrills, each chapter of the globe-hopping search for Jason Bourne’s true identity raises the stakes another lethal notch as the undercover killer settles old scores and uncovers new secrets.  A commanding roster of acclaimed actors accompanies Damon on his quest, including Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, Franka Potente, Joan Allen, David Strathairn and Albert Finney.

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“My Sister’s Keeper is a very well done movie and a great look at the hardships that families must examine and go through when dealing with a sick child.  This movie is a stark reminder of just how important family can be, and how delicate life can be.”

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“Some say size doesn’t matter. I disagree. Size, length particularly, is one of the most important factors when it comes down to pure satisfaction, total enjoyment of the act. The act of watching a movie can be less entertaining if someone along the road decides to cut out enough to keep the idiots happy…..”

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“Why are we tortured by emotional garbage as we go through our lives? I know, it’s a big question, but I feel like I’ve been on a bit of a journey looking for that answer with the whole of Kevin Smith’s collection of movies…”

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“How do you rate a movie like Gone With the Wind?  This 70 year old movie is truly an American classic, and one of the most recognizable movie titles ever.  The story, taken from Margaret Mitchell’s novel, is rich and big, and the movie takes the story and makes it into a 4 hour event.”

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“How do you rate a movie like Gone With the Wind?  This 70 year old movie is truly an American classic, and one of the most recognizable movie titles ever.  The story, taken from Margaret Mitchell’s novel, is rich and big, and the movie takes the story and makes it into a 4 hour event.”

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“I Love You Beth Cooper could have been a better movie, and it probably should have been.  There were some very funny parts, and the cast was decent, but the movie just felt like it was a rudderless ship, meandering from place to place, with no real direction….”

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This one pretty much barked overindulgent and shallow to me, and that’s a lot to get out of a silly little commercial, but it just goes to show you how, um, how…ugh, wrong I can be.”

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“Tinker Bell has been portrayed in a few different ways in the past – jealous, vindictive, funny, and as Julia Roberts, which was weird.  In Tinker Bell & the Lost Treasure, we get to see Tinker Bell in her own element, and she again is shown as smart if not somewhat clumsy…”

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“My heart, that’s it, the part of me that this movie woke up and gave it a nudge. Yea, emotional blackmail and all that, whatever. Tell me a story about love, lost opportunities, choices, and regret, and then mix that with an old man whose heart needed a little nudge too and boy oh boy…..I’m [...]]]>

“My heart, that’s it, the part of me that this movie woke up and gave it a nudge. Yea, emotional blackmail and all that, whatever. Tell me a story about love, lost opportunities, choices, and regret, and then mix that with an old man whose heart needed a little nudge too and boy oh boy…..I’m there…”

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Universal City, California, October 26, 2009 – The latest hilarious new escapade from the ever-popular, long-running American Pie comedy franchise, American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, comes to Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD on December 22, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  The newest release from the studio’s highly-successful DVD Originals™ film line is packed [...]]]>

Universal City, California, October 26, 2009 – The latest hilarious new escapade from the ever-popular, long-running American Pie comedy franchise, American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, comes to Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD on December 22, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  The newest release from the studio’s highly-successful DVD Originals™ film line is packed with the high-spirited humor, raucous antics, and outrageously-inspired sex-capades that have become a hallmark of the American Pie films.
In this newest adventure, a legendary guide to achieving guaranteed sexual success leads to unexpectedly hilarious predicaments in the funniest chapter yet.   

American Pie veteran Eugene Levy (For Your Consideration ) returns as the befuddled but ever-wise Noah Levenstein.  In addition, an array of  pop culture celebrity cameos including glam rock band vocalist Bret Michaels of Poison (star of VH1 reality show “Rock of Love with Bret Michaels”), dancer/rapper/actor Kevin Federline (“Britney & Kevin: Chaotic”),  and actors Rosanna Arquette (Desperately Seeking Susan), Tim Matheson (Animal House), C. Thomas Howell (The Outsiders, The Hitcher), Christopher Knight (“The Brady Bunch”), Steve Railsback (“Helter Skelter,” The Stunt Man), Robert Romanus (Fast Times at Ridgemont High), Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds), Dustin Diamond (“Saved by the Bell”) and other startling appearances keep the surprises and the laughs coming.

The American Pie franchise remains one of the most successful in the home entertainment industry, racking up sales of 35 million units in North America alone, and representing nearly $765 million in consumer spending in the past decade.  The American Pie series represents one of Universal’s top DVD Originals™ properties created especially for the burgeoning made-for-DVD market, placing three of the Top 10 best-selling live-action, non-family DVD premieres of all time, including American Pie Band Camp, American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile and American Pie Presents: Beta House.

American Pie: The Book of Love stars Bug Hall (Camouflage), Kevin M. Horton (Big Game), YouTube personality Brandon Hardesty (Bart Got a Room), Beth Behrs (“Size Zero Heroes”), Melanie Papalia (Frankie and Alice), Jennifer Holland (Zombie Strippers), John Patrick Jordan (Porky’s: The College Years), Cindy Busby (Picture This), Naomi Hewer (Left for Dead), Louisa Lytton (“EastEnders”) and Nico McEown (Night at the Museum).

Blu-ray™ Hi-Def allows viewers to experience every hilarious moment of American Pie Presents: The Book of Love  in perfect picture and purest digital sound. American Pie Presents: The Book of Love on Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def also comes with the BD-Live Center, which allows fans access to exclusive content, the latest trailers and more!

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love is priced at $39.98 SRP for Blu-ray Hi-Def and $29.98 SRP for DVD. Preorder close is December 1, 2009.

“American Pie Presents: The Book of Love” Instant Win Prize
To celebrate the new American Pie Presents: The Book of Love release, beginning December 8, fans have a chance to live it up with a $100,000 instant win prize! Go on the ultimate Vegas road trip with buddies, pick-up a new luxury ride, take a year off – with this much cash, fans can create their own once-in-a-lifetime experience!*  In addition, over 200 additional prizes will be awarded, including HDTVs, Netbooks, Blu-ray™ players and more. Each winner of these additional prizes get two – one for themselves and one to give away this holiday.   Official rules are posted at  www.universalstudios.com/americanpieinstantwin

*$100,000 prize will be awarded in the form of a check to the winner.

BONUS FEATURES
Both Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD version of American Pie Presents: The Book of Love include:

• Deleted Scenes
• Gag Reel
• From the Set – The film’s funniest sequences are spotlighted.
• On the Set of American Pie Presents: The Book of Love – An uncensored, hilarious and energetic peek behind-the-scenes that showcases the cast, the crew and the craziness involved in bringing the newest American Pie to the screen.
• Just the Tips: The Love Manual – The cast and crew of The Book of Love offer up enlightening tips on love, relationships, and sex.
• American Pie Trivia—Viewers can play along as actor Kevin M. Norton (Nathan) tests the American Pie knowledge of the Book of Love cast and crew.
• American Pie-Cons—Profiles of Book of Love  “experts” including Bret Michaels, Kevin Federline, Dustin Diamond, Christopher Knight, Robert Romanus, Tim Matheson, Curtis Armstrong and others.

Bonus Features Exclusive-to-Blu-ray™ Hi-Def include:

• BD-LIVE – Allows viewers to connect to the Internet and access new and exciting exclusive online and interactive features, including My Scenes Sharing and My Chat.

SYNOPSIS
Rob, Nathan and Lube are three friends at Great Falls High determined to succeed in their mission of manhood and score with the ladies of their dreams.  After some uproarious attempts with less than successful results, they accidentally discover a legendary guide to seduction hidden in the school library.   It turns out to be a rarely-seen, often-sought manual about the secrets to sexual success, penned by some of the school’s previous generations. But a few missing pages leads to hilarious surprises for everyone….including the alumni.
CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Directed By: John Putch
Screenplay By: David H. Steinberg
Produced By: Mike Elliott
Director of Photography: Ross Berryman
Edited By: John Gilbert
Production Designer: Tony Devenyi
Costumes By: Cynthia Summers
Music Supervisor: Paul DiFranco
Cast: Eugene Levy, Rosanna Arquette, Bug Hall, Kevin M. Horton, Brandon Hardesty, Beth Behrs, Melanie Papalia, Jennifer Holland, John Patrick Jordan, Louisa Lytton, Sherman Hemsley, Curtis Armstrong and Jim Wynorski.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Blu-rayTM Hi-Def
Street Date:  December 22, 2009
Copyright:  2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 63110180
Price:  $36.98
Running Time: 1 Hour and 32 Minutes/1 Hour and 34 Minutes
Layers:  BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Rating: R (for strong pervasive crude sexual content, language and drinking all involving teens) /Unrated

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“Cheri is a different type of movie.  Based in France in the 1920’s, this movie is a period piece based on a book written by Collette.”

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“I have to give credit to the simple story telling, basic effects, bumbling but effective hero, pouty chick, often questionable costumes and props, because it all adds up to a fantastic movie watching experience. I loved it. The classics stand up to the test of time, and I have no problem giving Army of Darkness [...]]]>

“I have to give credit to the simple story telling, basic effects, bumbling but effective hero, pouty chick, often questionable costumes and props, because it all adds up to a fantastic movie watching experience. I loved it. The classics stand up to the test of time, and I have no problem giving Army of Darkness some extra scoring love just for being what it is….kick ass movie lover indulgence”

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“The story, for those who have lived under a rock for 70 or so years, revolves around Snow White, a princess whose mother the Queen is so vain that she speaks to a magic mirror every day to make sure she is the fairest in the land….”

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“The thing is I would watch it again. Weird isn’t it? I didn’t really like it, and yet it was a good time. That must prove or disprove some movie watching theories.”

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Burbank, CA, October 19, 2009 – Experience the first-ever worldwide Live Community Screening (LCS) exclusive to owners of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray Disc and hear star Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates answer your questions during this live LCS on December 12th, 2009. Also be the first to see footage [...]]]>

Burbank, CA, October 19, 2009 – Experience the first-ever worldwide Live Community Screening (LCS) exclusive to owners of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray Disc and hear star Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates answer your questions during this live LCS on December 12th, 2009. Also be the first to see footage from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, featured on the Blu-ray and 2-Disc Special Editions of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, available on December 8th, 2009.

The worldwide LCS, which showcases the expansive capabilities and interactivity offered with Blu-ray and Warner Bros. BD-Live, will take place on December 12th at 12:00PM PST (3:00PM EST) live from London. The LCS will allow BD-Live capable Blu-ray users to simultaneously watch the movie together with Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates and hear an interactive Q&A where fans can ask questions about the blockbuster film directly to Daniel and David, directly from their home.

“I’m really looking forward to the Live Community Screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and excited to talk directly to fans of the movie about my experiences and answer their questions,” said Daniel Radcliffe. “It’s a wonderful way for fans and for those directly involved with making a film to share opinions and ideas.”
According to director David Yates, “It’s a tremendous honor to be invited to host the first worldwide Live Community Screening and to have the opportunity to talk directly to fans across the globe. I’m looking forward to engaging with the thoughts and opinions of the fans who have supported us so loyally and passionately over the years – without them the films wouldn’t be the success they are.”

Warner Bros. BD-Live is an interactive feature exclusive to the Blu-ray format that allows
users to experience a variety of exclusive interactive features. In addition to access to the multi-territory LCS, other exciting BD-Live content available to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray owners include:

An exclusive introduction to the upcoming Harry Potter Ultimate Editions by Daniel Radcliffe

• My Commentary – fans are able to post user-generated Picture-in-Picture commentary over the film and share it with their friends and other BD-Live community members
• Live Community Screenings – Allows users to send invitations and have a virtual screening with friends and family while chatting together through the BD-Live platform
• Facebook Connect – allows users to interact with their Facebook friends, update their Facebook status while in BD-Live and invite their Facebook friends to Live Community screenings.

Warner Bros. BD-Live community members who have registered and signed up for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince LCS will receive an emailed invitation to participate in the event. The first 100,000 members who RSVP will secure a spot for the screening. WB BD-Live registered users from the participating territories who own the Blu-ray Disc and have signed up for the BD-Live LCS event will be able to insert the disc, connect to WB BD-Live and logon to the LCS at this designated time to participate in this ground breaking exclusive event.

BD-Live is only accessible through a BD-Live enabled Blu-ray Disc™ played on an Internet-connected Blu-ray player (including PlayStation®3) with BD-Live capabilities and sufficient data storage. Please consult your Player Manual or Player Support Website for more information.

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“Overall the Proposal is a decent romantic comedy, but it is one that will be more enjoyable if you leave all expectations at the door, and just enjoy the semi-shallow story as it is….”

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Something to tide you over until our full review of Land Of The Lost next week.

“Have you seen this movie and thought…”Ugh, that kinda sucked” but then you read around the fabled internet and find that nearly 100% of folks seem to be transfixed by how good it is? Fear not fellow sensible person, you are not alone.”

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“Ah, where to start?  Observe and Report is the latest movie to feature Seth Rogen, the funny guy of the moment.  He normally produces a humorous stint as a funny, but quick witted character, who is usually knows where he stands as a person, and makes the best of his lot in life………”

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“Drag Me To Hell is more fun, more entertaining, and better as an experience than it is as a movie. That confusing sentence will be followed by this one: As a movie it’s scratching at an above average score, as a way to spend an evening watching a crazy fun movie, it’s awesome.”

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The ultimate elite fighting force hit the big screen to defend the world and ended up conquering it in the worldwide smash hit  G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra, which earned over $280 million at the global box office.  The action-packed, visually arresting adventure based on Hasbro’s immensely popular action figures including DUKE, SNAKE EYES, [...]]]>

The ultimate elite fighting force hit the big screen to defend the world and ended up conquering it in the worldwide smash hit  G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra, which earned over $280 million at the global box office.  The action-packed, visually arresting adventure based on Hasbro’s immensely popular action figures including DUKE, SNAKE EYES, STORM SHADOW and the BARONESS makes its eagerly-awaited Blu-ray and DVD debut in two-disc sets and a single-disc DVD on November 3, 2009 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

Directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy), G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra stars a hot young cast including Channing Tatum (Public Enemies), Marlon Wayans (Dance Flick), Sienna Miller (Factory Girl), Joseph Gordon-Levitt ((500) Days of Summer), Rachel Nichols (“Alias”) and Ray Park (X-Men), as well as veteran actors Dennis Quaid (Vantage Point) and Christopher Eccleston (Gone in Sixty Seconds).
The G.I. JOE team travels the world from the Egyptian desert to the polar ice caps and the streets of Paris in a high stakes pursuit of COBRA, an evil international organization threatening to use a technology that could bring the world to its knees.  Armed with the coolest hi-tech gadgets and weapons, including jaw-dropping accelerator and camouflage suits, G.I. JOE is the last line of defense against those intent on world domination.

The G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra two-disc Blu-ray and DVD include a digital copy of the film, commentary by director Stephen Sommers and producer Bob Ducsay, “The Big Bang Theory: The Making of G.I. JOE”, which takes viewers behind-the-scenes for a look at how the filmmakers turned the perennially popular action figures into a summer blockbuster and “Next-Gen Action: The Amazing Visual FX and Design of G.I. JOE”, which showcases the incredible work that went into creating over 1,650 visual effect shots and the challenges the filmmakers faced in bringing the world of G.I. JOE and COBRA to life.  The film also will be available on a single disc DVD, which includes the commentary.
The two-disc DVD and Blu-ray packages will also feature augmented reality technology that will allow owners to participate in an exclusive 3D holographic G.I. JOE combat experience, utilizing their webcams and a special website.  Fans will be able to choose between SNAKE EYES and STORM SHADOW, two of the most popular G.I. JOE and COBRA characters, and battle against their enemies one-on-one in an immersive 3D video game.

Two-Disc DVD & Blu-ray:
The G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra two-disc and single-disc DVDs are presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles.  The two-disc Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles.  The following special features are in standard definition:

Disc 1:

• Feature commentary by director Stephen Sommers and producer Bob Ducsay

Disc 2:

• Digital Copy
• The Big Bang Theory: The Making of G.I. JOE— Join the G.I. JOE team as they set out to “Sommer-size” the summer action epic and bring G.I. JOE to the big screen.
• Next-Gen Action: The Amazing Visual FX and Design of G.I. JOE— With over 1,650 visual effect shots, G.I. JOE was a truly massive endeavor.  Showcasing the hard work and creativity of the film’s effects and design team, this piece looks at the unique challenges of bringing the world of G.I. JOE and COBRA to life, while immersing viewers in the incredible thrills and various FX challenges of the film’s major action sequences.

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“I enjoyed this box set a lot.  I am , however, a fan of these types of movies, which you will have to be to enjoy this collection.”

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“With all of my heart I adore The Wizard of Oz. It’s part of my childhood, part of who I am, a jumping off point for when I was learning to form my own perceptions of the world around me.”

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Charging home on December 15th comes Walt Disney Pictures’ action-packed comedy-adventure G-Force.  Packaged as an exciting Disney “Combo Pack” (a Blu-ray™ + DVD + DisneyFile Digital Copy of the movie in a single package), families can finally look forward to enjoying this thrilling story about a covert group of feisty furball Guinea Pigs anytime, anywhere [...]]]>

Charging home on December 15th comes Walt Disney Pictures’ action-packed comedy-adventure G-Force.  Packaged as an exciting Disney “Combo Pack” (a Blu-ray™ + DVD + DisneyFile Digital Copy of the movie in a single package), families can finally look forward to enjoying this thrilling story about a covert group of feisty furball Guinea Pigs anytime, anywhere and on a compatible format of their choice –Blu-ray player, car, PC and/or portable device.

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (National Treasure, Pirates of the Caribbean), G-Force takes audiences on a deliriously entertaining thrill ride with a whole new breed of hero, featuring a stellar cast including Nicolas Cage (National Treasure), Sam Rockwell (Moon), Jon Favreau (I Love You, Man), Penelope Cruz (Vicky Christina Barcelona), Tracy Morgan (“30 Rock”), and Steve Buscemi (Charlotte’s Web), with live performances by Bill Nighy (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End), Will Arnett (Ratatouille) and Zak Galifianakis (The Hangover).  Academy Award®-winning visual effects master Hoyt H. Yeatman, Jr. (1989 winner for Best Effects; Visual Effects, The Abyss) makes his directing debut.

Destined to be the family comedy hit of the season, and released just in time for the holidays, G-Force includes a fascinating line-up of behind-the-scenes features, hilarious deleted movie scenes and a collection of music videos featuring songs from the film.  And exclusively for Blu-ray owners, there are three CGI effect bonus features that will satisfy their quest to join the rodent spy world.

Deluxe DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def Bonus Features:

• Audio Commentary—with director Hoyt H. Yeatman, Jr.
• Blasters Boot Camp—Blaster (Tracy Morgan) gives viewers a high-energy, high-tech orientation into the elite world of the G-Force.
• G-Force Mastermind—Hollywood legend Jerry Bruckheimer and CG effects whiz Hoyt H. Yeatman, Jr. reveal the inspiration for this exciting adventure.
• G-Farce: Bloopers—A collection of light-hearted flubs from the set that prove to err is not only human!
• Deleted Scenes
• Three Music Videos:

Exclusive Blu-ray Hi-Def Bonus Features:

• Cine-Explore with Darwin, Blaster and their Creator—Darwin, Blaster and director Hoyt H. Yeatman reveal the secrets behind G-Force covert operations and the groundbreaking computer graphic work that brought this elite team of Guinea pigs to life.
• Bruckheimer Animated—A retrospective of groundbreaking computer graphic effects in the work of Jerry Bruckheimer, plus an inside peek into the top-secret creation of G-Force’s state-of-the-art visual magic.
• Access Granted: Inside the Animation Lab—Director and computer graphic master Yeatman Jr., takes viewers on an exclusive tour of the high-security facility and shows how the G-Force was animated from initial sketches to completed performances.

A top-secret, highly trained trio of guinea pig super spies is assigned to stop a dastardly plot to take over the world in G-Force, a gorgeously rendered CGI adventure from famed producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Squad leader Darwin (voiced by Sam Rockwell) will do what it takes to guarantee the success of his team, which also includes Blaster (Tracy Morgan), an outrageous weapons expert with tons of attitude, and Juarez (Penelope Cruz), gorgeous martial arts pro. With the help of Speckles (Nicolas Cage), a star-nosed mole, and myriad other members of the animal kingdom, the G-Force tries to derail evil appliance mogul Leonard Saber’s power grab. It helps when your fly-on-the wall reconnaissance expert is, well, a fly on the wall!

G-Force has a suggested retail price of $44.99 (US) and $51.99 (Canada) for the Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, $39.99 (US) and $44.99 (Canada) for the 2-Disc DVD with a DisneyFile Digital Copy of the movie, and $29.99 (US) and $35.99 (Canada) for the 1-Disc DVD.

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“In Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, McConaughey plays Connor Mead, a world class photographer who mainly photographs beautiful models and then sleeps with them.  He is a true ladies man……”

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“I laughed a lot with this movie. That’s the first thing that comes to my mind when I am remembering it. The laughs are honest and clever and often a little painful when it comes to showing human weaknesses. But enough of the mushy stuff, this movie is about a couple finding a way to live their lives that makes sense for them and their new baby on the way…”

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“Fighting looked and sounded great when I learned that I would be reviewing it for Ascully.  I was ready to review an action film, and when I heard that this was coming up, and that Terrence Howard was in it, I was excited.  The reality was not quite what I wanted it to be, and [...]]]>

“Fighting looked and sounded great when I learned that I would be reviewing it for Ascully.  I was ready to review an action film, and when I heard that this was coming up, and that Terrence Howard was in it, I was excited.  The reality was not quite what I wanted it to be, and in the end, Fighting was just an average movie that left me underwhelmed.”

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Burbank, California, August 14, 2009 —Corporate ambition makes for strange bedfellows when a hard-nosed executive talks her overworked assistant into a marriage of convenience in The Proposal, arriving on Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD on October 13, 2009 from Buena Vista Home Entertainment. A contemporary romantic comedy from director Anne Fletcher (27 Dresses), The Proposal is [...]]]>

Burbank, California, August 14, 2009 —Corporate ambition makes for strange bedfellows when a hard-nosed executive talks her overworked assistant into a marriage of convenience in The Proposal, arriving on Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD on October 13, 2009 from Buena Vista Home Entertainment. A contemporary romantic comedy from director Anne Fletcher (27 Dresses), The Proposal is available in Two-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD editions, as well as Single-Disc DVD and Blu-ray editions. Bonus features include filmmaker commentary, bloopers and a hilarious alternate ending. Both Two-Disc DVD and Blu-ray versions also include a Digital Copy of the movie that can be viewed on an array of electronic devices. Sandra Bullock (The Lake House) and Ryan Reynolds (Adventureland) match comedic wits as the ultimate odd couple in the year’s most hilarious and offbeat love story. With Mary
Steenburgen (Step Brothers), Craig T. Nelson (Blades of Glory), Malin Ackerman (The Heartbreak Kid) and a scene-stealing Betty White (Bringing Down the House) rounding out one of the funniest casts in recent memory, The Proposal keeps the sparks flying and the laughs coming with sharply witty dialogue and dazzling chemistry.

Bonus Features for The Proposal:

• Set Antics: Outtakes and Other Absurdities From The Proposal — Bloopers and light moments on set with the cast and crew of The Proposal
• Deleted Scenes
• Audio Commentary by director Anne Fletcher and writer Peter Chiarelli
• Alternate Ending

Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) terrorizes her publishing house co-workers with her abrasive, take-no-prisoners management style, especially her overworked assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds). But when Margaret is threatened with deportation to her native Canada because of an immigration technicality, the quick-thinking exec announces that she and Andrew are engaged to be married. Ambitious Andrew agrees to go along with her scheme—if there’s a long-awaited promotion in it for him. Everything is going according to Margaret’s plan,
until an overzealous immigration official makes it his business to prove that the couple’s engagement is bogus. To demonstrate her commitment to her new fiancé, Margaret agrees to celebrate the 90th birthday of his colorful grandmother (Betty White) — in Alaska. The editrix’s type-A ways put her at odds with her eccentric future in-laws with hilarious consequences, until the Paxtons teach Margaret a thing or two about family. The Proposal has a suggested retail price of $44.99 (US) and $51.99 (Canada) for 2-Disc Bluray Hi-Def with Digital File, $39.99 (US) and $44.99 (Canada) for 2-Disc DVD with Digital File, $29.99 (US) and $35.99 (Canada) for 1-Disc DVD and $44.99 (Canada) for 1-Disc Blu-ray Hi- Def.

STREET DATE: October 13, 2009
Direct prebook: August 11, 2009
Distributor prebook: August 25, 2009
Pricing: 2-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def: $44.99 (US); $51.99 (Canada)
2-Disc DVD: $39.99 (US) and $44.99 (Canada)
1-Disc DVD $29.99 (US) and $35.99 (Canada)
1-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def $44.99 (Canada)
Feature run time: 108 Minutes
Rated: PG-13 U.S., PG Canada
Bonus Materials Not Rated in US
Technical specifications may only apply to feature
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Sound: BD: English 5.1 DTS-HD 48KH3/24-bit; DVD: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages: English, Spanish, French

“I can’t complain about this flick, not really. It’s part of my youth, part of my growing up, part of my life. Yes, movies do mean that much to me to be come woven into my perception of life and whatnot. If you think back on movies you saw as a kid, you might find [...]]]>

“I can’t complain about this flick, not really. It’s part of my youth, part of my growing up, part of my life. Yes, movies do mean that much to me to be come woven into my perception of life and whatnot. If you think back on movies you saw as a kid, you might find the same connection. I know this movie will always fill a spot in my youthful memories. I thrilled that it stands the test of time…….”

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“Earth looks at species as they attempt to survive, and flourish in their natural habitat.  While the narration is not on the same “adult” level as was included in the Planet Earth series, it is still smart enough to be enjoyed by adults and kids, without  being a problem for either.”

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““There’s the television. It’s all right there – all right there. Look, listen, kneel, pray. Commercials! We’re not productive anymore. We don’t make things anymore. It’s all automated. What are we *for* then? We’re consumers, Jim. Yeah. Okay, okay. Buy a lot of stuff, you’re a good citizen. But if you don’t buy a lot [...]]]>

““There’s the television. It’s all right there – all right there. Look, listen, kneel, pray. Commercials! We’re not productive anymore. We don’t make things anymore. It’s all automated. What are we *for* then? We’re consumers, Jim. Yeah. Okay, okay. Buy a lot of stuff, you’re a good citizen. But if you don’t buy a lot of stuff, if you don’t, what are you then, I ask you? What?”…..”

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Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reteam with Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster for the ultimate chapter of the franchise built on speed, FAST & FURIOUS, is on VIDEO ON DEMAND (VOD) TODAY, taking you back into the high-octane world which lives for speed, drives for the rush and breaks all the rules!

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Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reteam with Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster for the ultimate chapter of the franchise built on speed, FAST & FURIOUS, is on VIDEO ON DEMAND (VOD) TODAY, taking you back into the high-octane world which lives for speed, drives for the rush and breaks all the rules!

Check the Fast & Furious on-screen TV guide to order the film and all of the Fast and Furious films, as well as watch free bonus content!

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“American Son is a stark view of a Marine who has 96 hours to tie ends up before heading off to fight in Iraq.  Mike (Nick Cannon, who does a surprisingly good job in this role) meets Cristina (Melonie Diaz) on the bus as he heads back to his home town.”

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“State of Play is based on a TV show from England. I think it takes on the Hollywood skin quite well. I would would watch it again actually….pass the popcorn. The quality of the film, the top notch cast, and the fact that I enjoyed it so much really does put the movie (maybe not [...]]]>

“State of Play is based on a TV show from England. I think it takes on the Hollywood skin quite well. I would would watch it again actually….pass the popcorn. The quality of the film, the top notch cast, and the fact that I enjoyed it so much really does put the movie (maybe not the BluRay overall) up there for the year of movies, so far.”

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“This is one of those chick flicks that seems to be a bit paint by numbers, follow the formula scenarios, which normally is a bad thing.  The fact that this features Kate Hudson (you just can’t help but like her) and Matthew McConaughey (a highly underrated actor in my opinion) saves this from being a run [...]]]>

“This is one of those chick flicks that seems to be a bit paint by numbers, follow the formula scenarios, which normally is a bad thing.  The fact that this features Kate Hudson (you just can’t help but like her) and Matthew McConaughey (a highly underrated actor in my opinion) saves this from being a run of the mill comedy.”

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“This is a sweet funny movie, so get over it. I really enjoyed it, I laughed, I even had a tear at one point and had a good time all the way through.”

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CENTURY CITY, CA. – Experience the very first chapter of the exciting X-Men saga through the eyes of a true Marvel legend when X-Men Origins: Wolverine arrives Blu-ray Disc (BD) and Special Edition DVD September 15 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.  Hugh Jackman (Australia, Deception) returns as the iconic character in an epic adventure [...]]]>

CENTURY CITY, CA. – Experience the very first chapter of the exciting X-Men saga through the eyes of a true Marvel legend when X-Men Origins: Wolverine arrives Blu-ray Disc (BD) and Special Edition DVD September 15 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.  Hugh Jackman (Australia, Deception) returns as the iconic character in an epic adventure that pits Wolverine and all mutants against powerful forces determined to eliminate them.  Spanning over 150 years, X-Men Origins: Wolverine chronicles young James Logan and his tortured past… from boy, to man, to mutant.  From conflicts with his half brother Victor Creed – aka Sabretooth (Liev Schreiber; Defiance, The Ten), his membership in Team X, his infamous adamantium rebirth and the total memory loss that ultimately fuels his angry quest, X-Men Origins: Wolverine paints the vivid and difficult journey of the legendary superhero.

Directed by Gavin Hood (Rendition) from a script by David Benioff (The Kite Runner, Stay) and Skip Woods (Hitman, Swordfish), X-Men Origins: Wolverine delves deep into the X-Men universe by introducing comic-book mainstays into the film including Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal, Van Wilder) as Deadpool, Taylor Kitsch (“Friday Night Lights,” Snakes on a Plane) as Gambit, Danny Huston (30 Days of Night, The Kingdom) as Colonel William Stryker, Dominic Monaghan (“Lost,” The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) as Bolt and Black Eyed Peas front man Will.i.Am as Wraith.  The two-disc BD offers fans the studio’s first ever release featuring “Live Lookup, an interactive BD-Live technology gives fans access to up-to-date filmographies and information related to the film via IMDb.

The X-Men Origins: Wolverine BD and Special Edition DVD are both loaded with bonus material including commentary by director Hood and producers Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter, a conversation with Wolverine creators Stan Lee and Len Wein, deleted and alternate scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes and much more.  The Ultimate 2-Disc Blu-ray will be available for a suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S. / $49.99 Canada while the 2-Disc Special Edition DVD will be available for $34.98 U.S. / $45.98 Canada, both featuring Digital Copy.  Additionally, a single-disc DVD will be available for $29.98 U.S. / $43.48 Canada.  Prebook is August 19.

Synopsis:
Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed and the ominous Weapon X program.  Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film have long been anticipated.

Blu-ray Disc Specs:
The X-Men Origins: Wolverine BD is presented in widescreen on a 50GB dual-layer disc authored in BD-J with AVC (MPEG 4) compression with English 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio and French / Spanish 5.1 DTS along with English / French / Spanish subtitles.  Special features include:

Disc One

• Commentary by Director Gavin Hood
• Commentary by Producers Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter
• The Roots of Wolverine: A Conversation with X-Men creators Stan Lee and Len Wein
• Wolverine Unleashed: The Complete Origins
• “Wolverine Weapon X Mutant Files Featurette: 10 Character Chronicles
• “The Thrill of the Chase: The Helicopter Chase Sequence” featurette
• “X Connect and On Set With Gavin Hood” featurette
• X-Facts: Trivia Track
• Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Director Gavin Hood
• Alternate Memory Erase Sequence
• Alternate Tag Scene: Japan
• Fox Movie Channel Presents: World Premiere
• IMDB BD-Live technology

Disc Two

• Digital Copy

Two-Disc Special Edition Specs:
The X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2-Disc Special Edition DVD is presented in widescreen with English 5.1 Dolby Surround and French / Spanish Dolby Surround along with English / French / Spanish subtitles.  Special features include:

Disc One

• Commentary by Director Gavin Hood
• Commentary by Producers Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter
• The Roots of Wolverine: A Conversation with X-Men creators Stan Lee and Len Wein
• “Wolverine Unleashed: The Complete Origins” featurette
• Deleted and Alternate Scenes
• Alternate Tag Scene: Japan
• Anti-Smoking PSA: Bubbles

Disc Two

• Digital Copy

Single-Disc Specs:
The X-Men Origins: Wolverine Single-Disc DVD is presented in widescreen with English 5.1 Dolby Surround and French / Spanish Dolby Surround along with English / French / Spanish subtitles.  Special features include:

• “Wolverine Unleashed: The Complete Origins” featurette
• Anti-Smoking PSA: Bubbles

X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE
Street Date:                September 15, 2009
Pre-book Date:            August 19, 2009
Pricing:                $39.99 U.S. / $49.99 Canada (Blu-ray Disc)
$34.98 U.S. / $45.98 Canada (Special Edition)
$29.98 U.S. / $43.48 Canada (Single Disc)
Catalog Numbers:            2260280 (Blu-ray Disc)
2260295 (Special Edition)
2260285 (Single Disc)
Feature Run Time:            107 minutes
MPAA Rating:            PG-13
Closed Captioned:            Yes

“Overall this is a pretty good movie, and I enjoyed it a lot more that I thought I would.  I found 17 Again to slightly break the mold of what could have been a stale repeat of a genre…..”

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – With more action and more thrills, TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen captivated audiences to earn over $820 million at the box office and become the #1 movie of the year in North America and throughout the world.  The latest spectacular adventure in the wildly popular TRANSFORMERS franchise will make its highly-anticipated DVD [...]]]>

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – With more action and more thrills, TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen captivated audiences to earn over $820 million at the box office and become the #1 movie of the year in North America and throughout the world.  The latest spectacular adventure in the wildly popular TRANSFORMERS franchise will make its highly-anticipated DVD and Blu-ray debut on October 20, 2009 in immersive, two-disc Special Editions, as well as on a single disc DVD, from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures in association with Hasbro; distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment.  The eagerly-awaited home entertainment premiere will be accompanied by one of the division’s biggest marketing campaigns ever, generating awareness and excitement of galactic proportions.

>From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, in association with Hasbro, TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen delivers non-stop action and fun in an all-new adventure that the whole family can enjoy.  Featuring out-of-this-world heroes in the form of the mighty AUTOBOTS and a malevolent and powerful villain known as THE FALLEN, the film boasts some of the most sensational—and complex—visual effects in film history set against the backdrop of spectacular locations around the world.  In addition to audience favorites OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE, the film’s human stars have returned to help save the world including Shia LaBeouf (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), Megan Fox (How to Lose Friends & Alienate People), Josh Duhamel (“Las Vegas”), Tyrese Gibson (Four Brothers) and John Turturro (The Good Shepherd).

The TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen two-disc Blu-ray and DVD feature over three hours of in-depth, immersive special features that let viewers further explore the world of the legendary ROBOTS IN DISGUISE.  Among the engrossing content is a multi-chapter documentary, including interviews with the cast and crew, that chronicles the entire making of the film from development and design to filming in locations around the globe, working with the U.S. military, creating the groundbreaking visual effects and putting it all together to produce the biggest film of the year.  The discs also include an all-access featurette following renowned director Michael Bay through an entire day, a comprehensive exploration of the “confidential files” on a dozen of the TRANSFORMERS characters featured in the film, multi-angle breakdowns of some of the most sensational action sequences and much, much more.

The Blu-ray and two-disc DVD packages also will feature augmented reality technology that will allow owners to interact with a holographic image of OPTIMUS PRIME utilizing their webcams and a special website.  Fans will be asked to piece together the Matrix of Leadership to bring OPTIMUS PRIME back to life, help repair his armor and calibrate his weapons by actually controlling his aim during target practice.

As an added bonus, the Blu-ray will include an exclusive interactive feature that gives viewers the ability to customize their own robot characters and get a glimpse at a rogue robot.  Out of all the available permutations, one will unlock an exclusive interview with Michael Bay about his plans for the next adventure.

Two-Disc Special Edition DVD & Blu-ray:
The TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen two-disc Special Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles.  The Blu-ray will be presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles.  The disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc 1:

• Commentary by Michael Bay, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman

Disc 2:

• The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen—This multi-chapter documentary chronicles the entire creation of the film and includes interviews with the cast and crew:
• Seeds of Vengeance – Development and Design – After the overwhelming success of 2007’s Transformers, how do the filmmakers top themselves for the sequel?
• Domestic Destruction – Production: United States – Michael Bay believes in going big:  Big action and big explosions.  Cast and crew are pushed to the limit as they traverse the U.S. from New Mexico to Pennsylvania.
• Joint Operations – Production: Military – No other filmmaker in the world enjoys the kind of military access and cooperation Michael Bay has. Here we see just how efficient our armed forces are and the awe and respect shown by the cast.
• Wonders of the World – Production: Middle East – You can’t really reproduce Egypt anywhere but Egypt so off we go to Giza and Luxor.
• Start Making Sense – Editing – In order to turn over the massive amount of film as quickly as possible to VFX, four editors work tirelessly in a unique tag-team approach to shape the film.
• Under the Gun – Visual Effects – Revenge of the Fallen features the most complicated VFX in film history.  So complicated in fact that the filmmakers were unsure they would make the deadline. The DEVASTATOR VFX alone required 83% of ILM’s total render farm capacity.
• Running the Gauntlet – Post-Production and Release – Working seven days a week, Michael Bay and company usher the film through sound design, Digital Intermediate color-timing and a globe-trotting whirlwind of premieres.
• A Day with Bay: Tokyo—An intimate and fun all-access journey with Michael Bay as he travels to Tokyo, Japan tor the world premiere of the biggest film of the year.
• 25 Years of TRANSFORMERS—Access an all-new featurette celebrating a monumental milestone for one of Hasbro’s most successful and popular franchises.
• NEST: Transformer Data-Hub—Explore conceptual artwork created by the production for 12 of the most popular AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS from the film.
• Deconstructing Visual Bayhem with Commentary by Pre-Vis Supervisor Steve Yamamoto— A series of multi-angle pre-visualization sequences allowing viewers to learn how some of the film’s most spectacular scenes were created with an introduction by Michael Bay.
• Extended Scenes
• Music Video: Linkin Park’s “New Divide”

BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVE:

• The ALLSPARK Experiment—Viewers get their chance to unleash the power of the recently recovered ALLSPARK shard on Earth vehicles.  Begin by selecting and customizing a vehicle with a selection of parts and accessories.  Then apply the ALLSPARK to this creation and watch what happens.  Applying the ALLSPARK to certain custom combinations enables four new robot characters with special powers.  If viewers discover all four, they unlock a fifth vehicle, which reveals a top secret message about the future of the TRANSFORMERS movie franchise.
• NEST: Transformer Data-Hub—A database of some of the TRANSFORMERS characters that appear in the new film, offering users access to each robot’s confidential file including:
• Innovative 3D spin galleries of each robot
• A timeline for each TRANSFORMERS character charting its origins, back story and design evolution from toys to animated series to comics and finally feature films
• Giant Effing Movie – A very personal look at the making of the movie.
• The Matrix of Marketing—An archive of the film’s promotional media including trailers, posters and television spots.

Synopsis:
The battle for Earth continues in this action-packed blockbuster from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg.  When college-bound Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) learns the truth about the ancient origins of the TRANSFORMERS robots, he must accept his destiny and join OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE in their epic battle against the DECEPTICONS, who have returned stronger than ever with a plan to destroy our world.

TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen
Street date:         October 20, 2009
Runtime:        142 minutes
Pricing:        $19.99 (Single-disc DVD)
$24.99 (Two-disc DVD)
$29.99 (Two-disc Blu-ray)
U.S. Rating:    PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, language, some crude and sexual material and brief drug material
Canadian Rating:     PG for violence

“What Duplicity might be lacking in extra’s it certainly makes up for with it’s amazing picture quality. Every frame of this disc looks sublime. Duplicity is a well lit movie with hardly any dark scenes and the picture is so sharp you will be hard pressed to find fault….”

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“This release sees Miley Cyrus reprise her semi-autobiographical role as Miley Stewart, the young teenager who is also the hugely popular superstar Hannah Montana.  Miley transforms into the star for her concerts and the world somehow is fooled by the simple addition of a blond wig.  While it sounds to unbelievable to follow, the same [...]]]>

“This release sees Miley Cyrus reprise her semi-autobiographical role as Miley Stewart, the young teenager who is also the hugely popular superstar Hannah Montana.  Miley transforms into the star for her concerts and the world somehow is fooled by the simple addition of a blond wig.  While it sounds to unbelievable to follow, the same thing can be said about Superman, so I guess we will let it slide….”

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“In the podcast this week Ascully and I talked about how Race to Witch Mountain is one of those movies that we grown ups just have to turn off our critical brain waves for and enjoy. It’s a family friendly adventure, which might sound really wishy washy, but it’s really not. Some family friendly flicks [...]]]>

“In the podcast this week Ascully and I talked about how Race to Witch Mountain is one of those movies that we grown ups just have to turn off our critical brain waves for and enjoy. It’s a family friendly adventure, which might sound really wishy washy, but it’s really not. Some family friendly flicks are boring and insultingly patronizing, this one doesn’t go that direction. It’s more like plain old fashioned fun and I liked it.”

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Burbank, California, August 10, 2009 — An exhilarating, hilarious and heartfelt animated adventure comes home when Disney•Pixar’s Up arrives on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD on November 10, 2009 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.  Blending inspired whimsy with powerful emotion, the hugely successful feature film is an artistic and entertaining tour de force for the [...]]]>

Burbank, California, August 10, 2009 — An exhilarating, hilarious and heartfelt animated adventure comes home when Disney•Pixar’s Up arrives on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD on November 10, 2009 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.  Blending inspired whimsy with powerful emotion, the hugely successful feature film is an artistic and entertaining tour de force for the entire family. Up is available in a four-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack, and a two-disc DVD, which both include DisneyFile, a digital copy of the movie that can be viewed on an array of electronic devices, as well as enough bonus features that keep the fun coming.  

Academy Award®-nominee Pete Docter (2008, Best Original Screenplay, WALL•E; 2001, Best Animated Feature Film, Monsters, Inc.) directs one of the funniest fantasy- adventures of all time featuring a gifted voice cast that includes Ed Asner (Elf), Christopher Plummer (Inside Man), Up co-director and writer Bob Peterson (Monsters, Inc.), Delroy Lindo (This Christmas) and John Ratzenberger (who has lent his voice to every Disney•Pixar feature film).

Up is the tenth in an unprecedented streak of critical and box office triumphs for
Disney•Pixar that includes four Academy Award® winners for Best Animated Feature— WALL•E (2008), Ratatouille (2007), The Incredibles (2004) and Finding Nemo (2003)— as well as Cars, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story 2, A Bug’s Life and Toy Story. Up joined each of its predecessors in ranking #1 at the box office on its opening weekend.

DVD Features:

• •Commentary by director Pete Docter and co-director Bob Peterson.
• Dug’s Special Mission – An all new original short film that follows the misadventures of Dug as he attempts to complete his “special mission.” The short is directed by Up Story Supervisor, Ronnie Del Carmen.
• The Many Endings of Muntz – Many ideas were hatched about how to dispose of the film’s arch villain, Muntz, and now viewers can see the many alternate endings proposed during story development.
• Partly Cloudy –The hilarious short film that preceded screenings of Up. Everyone knows that the stork delivers babies, but where do the storks get the babies? The answer lies up in the stratosphere where the cloud Gus is a master at creating “dangerous” babies, which prove to be more than a handful for his loval delivery stork Peck. Directed by Pixar story artist, animator and voice actor Peter Sohn.
• Adventure is Out There – This action-packed documentary tells the story of the filmmakers’ own trek to the tepuis mountains of South America to research the design and story of the film.

Blu-Ray Features:

• Cine-Explore – A visual montage of concept art, clips and documentarycoverage that illustrates the directors’ commentary.
• Geriatric Hero – A character study of Carl, from research to realization including art and design, rigging, animation and story. It focuses on the issues of aging, “simplexity”, shape-language and compelling character arcs.
• Canine Companions – For anyone who ever wondered where CG puppies come from, an introduction to the design, behavior and language of dogs.
• Russell: Wilderness Explorer – A character study of Russell from inspiration and design to finding the character arc and authentic voice for this wilderness ranger.
• Our Giant Flightless Friend, Kevin – Find out how avian research and development at Pixar helped bring a mythical, 13-foot tall iridescent bird to life.
• Homemakers of Pixar – Carl and Ellie’s house is an important “character” in the film. Fans follow the development of the house from story to art to its ultimate realization in the computer.
• Balloons and Flight – Carl’s house and Muntz’s dirigible presented the filmmakers with two different problems—how could they make a physical impossibility possible? And, in the case of the dirigible, how would they unearth a fallen giant and let it soar?
• Composing for Characters – Composer Michael Giacchino returns to score his third Disney•Pixar feature film. See how the Up filmmakers collaborated with Giacchino to create the memorable score and compelling musical themes.
• Married Life – The original story concept that became the powerful “Married Life” scene, showing Carl and Ellie’s love story.
• Global Guardian Badge Game – Players try to locate countries, states and capitals around the globe in a multi-layered BD-Exclusive geography game enhanced by BD-Live.

Synopsis:
Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios take moviegoers up, up and away on one of the funniest adventures of all time with their latest comedy-fantasy. Up follows the uplifting tale of 78-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen, who finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America. But he discovers all too late that his biggest nightmare has stowed away on the trip: an overly optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. Their journey to a lost world, where they encounter some strange, exotic and surprising characters, is filled with hilarity, emotion and wildly imaginative adventure.

Up has a suggested retail price of $39.99 SRP (US) or $44.99 SRP (Canada) for the 2- Disc DVD, and $45.99 SRP (US) or $52.99 SRP (Canada) for the 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo pack.  A 1-Disc DVD is also available at SRP $29.99 (US), $35.99 (Canada)

STREET DATE: 11/10
Direct prebook: 9/1
Distributor prebook: 9/15
Pricing: 2-Disc DVD:  $39.99, 4-Disc Bluy-ray Combo: $45.99
Feature run time: 96 minutes
Rated: PG
Bonus Materials Not Rated in US
Technical specifications may only apply to feature.
Aspect ratio: DVD: Widescreen 16×9
Sound: SD: 5.1 Dolby Digital, BD: Dolby Digital EX 1080P
Languages: English, Canadian French, Spanish

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“Fracture is one of those rare movies that doesn’t leave you wondering who did the crime, but presents a different quandary of how he is going to get away with it.  It is a fascinating movie, and gosling does a decent job of standing up to Hopkins in terms of acting…….”

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“The premise is awesome, I must say.  A grown man trying to find a friend. It’s not something you see in movies. It’s a take on a love triangle that’s a bit unconventional and I appreciate that. How do we make friends as adults? How does a man find a new friend? It’s not something [...]]]>

“The premise is awesome, I must say.  A grown man trying to find a friend. It’s not something you see in movies. It’s a take on a love triangle that’s a bit unconventional and I appreciate that. How do we make friends as adults? How does a man find a new friend? It’s not something you think about, but it’s just like finding romance, not easy.”

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“If you are a fan of Torchwood, you will watch this regardless of the price. You can get it on DVD for about 15 bucks this week online. You can get it on Blu-Ray for about $30. If you like the show but you don’t need it to be on your shelf, it’s still an [...]]]>

“If you are a fan of Torchwood, you will watch this regardless of the price. You can get it on DVD for about 15 bucks this week online. You can get it on Blu-Ray for about $30. If you like the show but you don’t need it to be on your shelf, it’s still an awesome rental!! 5 hours of fun and fanciful British TV, you can’t go wrong:) ”

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“Miracle is a great movie about a great time in American sports history.  This is a guy film for the most part, but  there is enough here for all to enjoy.”

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“There’s this girl and her parents are too busy and they moved to an old creepy house and she’s bored and she feels neglected and she finds a secret door and there are dancing mice and weird neighbors and an evil witch and a talking cat and button eyes and and and…breath. Ok, I love [...]]]>

“There’s this girl and her parents are too busy and they moved to an old creepy house and she’s bored and she feels neglected and she finds a secret door and there are dancing mice and weird neighbors and an evil witch and a talking cat and button eyes and and and…breath. Ok, I love this movie, so anything you read from here on out is going to be a love fest. You have been warned.”

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“Inkheart had a lot of potential, and it was presented as a fantastical movie that of course will be compared to recent offers such as the Narnia movies and Harry Potter…..”

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“The action sequences are awesome. The fights are severe and powerful. The music is incredibly perfect. I don’t have anything bad to say about this movie..let me think….nope. The only thing is my thoughts on Dr. Manhattan as a viably controllable character, other than that, it’s one of my favorites for a long time…..”

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (July 17, 2009) – This year audiences thrilled at the triumphant voyage of the Starship Enterprise and her young and vibrant crew in movie theaters across the planet—and on November 17, 2009, the world will go where no one has gone before when STAR TREK debuts as a three-disc Blu-ray with digital copy, two-disc [...]]]>

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (July 17, 2009) – This year audiences thrilled at the triumphant voyage of the Starship Enterprise and her young and vibrant crew in movie theaters across the planet—and on
November 17, 2009, the world will go where no one has gone before when STAR TREK debuts as a three-disc Blu-ray with digital copy, two-disc DVD with digital copy and a single-disc DVD from
Paramount Home Entertainment.  Bursting with “spectacular action” (Hollywood Reporter) and “pure filmmaking exhilaration” (Rolling Stone) director J.J. Abrams’ sensational reinvention of the “Star Trek” franchise was hailed by critics and embraced by long-time and new fans alike, earning over $375 million at the worldwide box office.  Starring a hot young cast including Chris Pine (Carriers), Zachary Quinto (”Heroes”), Zoe Saldana (Avatar), Karl Urban (The Bourne Supremacy), John Cho (Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle), Anton Yelchin (Terminator Salvation) and Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead), the global smash hit also features seasoned actors such as Eric Bana (Munich), Bruce Greenwood (National Treasure: Book of Secrets), Winona Ryder (Girl, Interrupted) and the original Spock himself, Leonard Nimoy.  
“I cannot wait for fans of Star Trek to check out the home entertainment release of the film.  The behind-the-scenes features on the DVD — and especially the Blu-ray — give a wonderful look at the crazy hard work and incredible fun that went into making this movie,” said J.J. Abrams.  “The cast and crew were truly extraordinary to work with — watching these special features, you’ll see why.  And for people who didn’t catch Star Trek in the theater, I hope they do now, as Paramount has done an exceptional job with this release; the picture and sound quality are both excellent.”

The STAR TREK DVD and Blu-ray will boast out-of-this-world special features to take viewers even further into the new universe of the rousing space adventure.  The two-disc DVD and three-disc
Blu-ray include in-depth explorations of the reimagining of the franchise, the phenomenal cast, the spectacularly real action sequences, the powerful score and the captivating aliens, commentary by J.J. Abrams, the writers and producers, a gag reel and a digital copy of the film.  Additionally, the discs feature compelling deleted scenes that reveal a side story involving Nero with a first-ever look at Abrams’ version of the infamous warrior Klingons.
The STAR TREK Blu-ray boldly ventures beyond the final frontier with over three hours of sensational bonus footage including branching pods that allow for enhanced exploration, more fascinating features on the starships, planets, props, costumes and sound of STAR TREK, as well as a Starfleet Vessel Simulator and access to the latest NASA news about real-life space exploration via BD-Live.

The two-disc DVD and three-disc Blu-ray will also offer a home entertainment first: groundbreaking augmented reality technology.  Using a webcam, a Star Trek visual cue will morph into a 3D holographic tour of the U.S.S. Enterprise on the screen, providing a unique immersive and interactive experience.
DVD:
The STAR TREK two-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles.  Special features are as follows:
Disc 1:

• Commentary—By director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk.
• A New Vision— J.J. Abrams’ vision was not only to create a Star Trek that was a bigger, more action-packed spectacle, but also to make the spectacle feel real.  Every aspect of production—from unique locations to the use of classic Hollywood camera tricks—was guided by this overall objective.
• Gag Reel—Bloopers featuring the entire principal cast.

Disc 2:

• Digital Copy
• Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
• Spock Birth
• Klingons Take Over Narada
• Young Kirk, Johnny and Uncle Frank
• Amanda and Sarek Argue After Spock Fights
• Prison Interrogation and Breakout
• Sarek Gets Amanda
• Dorm Room and Kobayashi Maru (original version)
• Kirk Apologizes to the Green Girl
• Sarek Sees Spock
• To Boldly Go— Taking on the world’s most beloved science fiction franchise was no small mission. Director J.J. Abrams, writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof, and executive producer Bryan Burk talk about the many challenges they faced and their strategy for success.
• Casting— The producers knew their greatest task was finding the right cast to reprise these epic roles. The cast, for their part, talk about the experience of trying to capture the essence of these mythic characters. The piece concludes with a moving tribute to Leonard Nimoy.
• Aliens— Designers Neville Page and Joel Harlow talk about the hurdles they faced creating new alien species, recreating the Romulans and Vulcans, and designing the terrifying creatures on Delta Vega for the new Star Trek.
• Score— As a fan of the original series, composer Michael Giacchino embraced the challenge of creating new music for Star Trek while preserving the spirit of Alexander Courage’s celebrated theme.

DVDROM:

• STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for XBOX 360
• Weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for PC
• Weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for PlayStation Network

Blu-ray:
The STAR TREK three-disc Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  Special features are as follows:
Disc 1:

• Commentary—By director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk.
• NASA News— This BD-Live feature gives viewers access to the latest NASA news about real space exploration.  Learn about new mission developments and check out featured imagery from around the universe.

Disc 2:

• To Boldly Go—See description above.
• Branching Pods:
• The Shatner Conundrum
• Red Shirt Guy
• The Green Girl
• Trekker Alert!
• Casting—See description above.
• A New Vision—See description above.
• Savage Pressure
• Starships—Abrams and production designer Scott Chambliss were careful to pay tribute to the design of the original Enterprise, but they also wanted to make it futuristic and cool for a modern audience. This chapter focuses on the unique stories behind the creation of the film’s starships.
• Warp Explained
• Paint Job
• Bridge Construction Accelerated
• The Captain’s Chair
• Button Acting 101
• Shuttle Shuffle
• Narada Construction Accelerated
• Aliens—See description above.
• The Alien Paradox
• Big-Eyed Girl
• Big Bro Quinto
• Klingons
• Drakoulias Anatomy 101
• Planets— From the frozen landscape of Delta Vega to the desert plains of Vulcan, Scott Chambliss and the art department had a number of radically different planets to create. Abrams’ desire to shoot on real locations whenever possible led the production team to a number of strange and surprising locations.
• Extra Business
• Confidentiality
• Props and Costumes— Property master Russell Bobbitt had the unique challenge of designing props that were both true to the original series and pertinent to today’s technology.  Likewise, costume designer Michael Kaplan talks about how he designed costumes that paid homage to what came before yet were relevant and timeless.
• Klingon Wardrobe
• Ben Burtt and the Sounds of Star Trek— When famed sound designer Ben Burtt was hired to create sounds for the first Star Wars film, he took his inspiration from the original “Star Trek” series. Burtt jumped at the opportunity to pay tribute to the sounds that sparked his career with the sounds he created for the new Star Trek.
• Score—See description above.
• Gene Roddenberry’s Vision— J.J. Abrams, Leonard Nimoy, previous Star Trek writers and producers, and scientific consultant Carolyn Porco describe and commend the optimistic and enduring vision of Gene Roddenberry.
• Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary—See details above.
• Starfleet Vessel Simulator—Explore extensive data on the U.S.S. Enterprise and the Romulan ship, the Narada. Submerse yourself in breathtaking 360° views and close-ups and review detailed tech information.
• Gag Reel—See description above.

Disc 3:

• Digital Copy
• STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for XBOX 360
• Weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for PC
• Weblink to the STAR TREK D-A-C Free Trial Game for PlayStation Network

The STAR TREK single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles.  The single-disc DVD includes the commentary, “A New Vision” and the gag reel.

“Cinderella Man is the story of James J. Braddock, a boxer from New Jersey whose career in the sport began before the Great Depression.  Braddock hit a rough patch, losing several bouts during the bad years for our country, but then he miraculously hit his stride again to reclaim some of his boxing greatness.  The story is [...]]]>

“Cinderella Man is the story of James J. Braddock, a boxer from New Jersey whose career in the sport began before the Great Depression.  Braddock hit a rough patch, losing several bouts during the bad years for our country, but then he miraculously hit his stride again to reclaim some of his boxing greatness.  The story is a true story, and it is one that really demonstrates the power of not giving up, and one that shows that second chances can and do happen…..”

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“Beyond the bad story and acting we have the thrill of the cars. This is where I drop my guard a bit and enjoy the movie for what it is. Normally I’m just waiting for races and chases to be done and move on to the rest of a movie, but as I have pointed [...]]]>

“Beyond the bad story and acting we have the thrill of the cars. This is where I drop my guard a bit and enjoy the movie for what it is. Normally I’m just waiting for races and chases to be done and move on to the rest of a movie, but as I have pointed out so mercilessly, there’s not much more to this movie so the races and chases are the oasis in my own personal desert of boredom. The downtown race is really exciting. I dig that they went through traffic this time around, no closed streets. It’s very much like a video game race in its presentation, which could be irritating, but it rather fit the tone of the movie.”

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“While not necessarily a romantic comedy or a chick click, the Last Kiss is one of those movies that is hard to describe.  In some of the extras someone described the movie as “a cautionary tale,” which is just about the best way to put this.  The Last Kiss is a movie about temptation, mistakes, [...]]]>

“While not necessarily a romantic comedy or a chick click, the Last Kiss is one of those movies that is hard to describe.  In some of the extras someone described the movie as “a cautionary tale,” which is just about the best way to put this.  The Last Kiss is a movie about temptation, mistakes, and the difficulty that we all have in forming relationships and living our lives.  It is sometimes hard to watch, but the movie is full of good acting and a great story…”

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“It’s hokey. The plot is hand fed to us as if we have never seen a movie before. It’s got some stiff wooden acting. The dialogue is flat, at best. The ideology is questionably preachy, pushy, eye rolling goodness. I like it….”

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CENTURY CITY, CA. – In a studio first, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is offering fans of Joss Whedon’s mysterious cult series “Dollhouse” a chance to purchase a special advanced limited edition Blu-ray or DVD of the groundbreaking first season, exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con International. Individually numbered and highly collectible, only 5000 (2500 Blu-ray/2500 [...]]]>

CENTURY CITY, CA. – In a studio first, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is offering fans of Joss Whedon’s mysterious cult series “Dollhouse” a chance to purchase a special advanced limited edition Blu-ray or DVD of the groundbreaking first season, exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con International. Individually numbered and highly collectible, only 5000 (2500 Blu-ray/2500 DVD) copies were created, each featuring a personal letter to fans from Whedon and exclusive Comic-Con packaging.

Available for pre-order at FoxStore.com beginning Monday, July 6 at 10:00 AM PST through July 20 (or until product is sold out), a limited quantity will also be available for on-site purchase at the Fox Booth (#1429).  In person pick-up for those that pre-ordered the collection will begin at the Fox Booth on Wednesday, July 22 (preview night).  Photo ID is required or purchasers must designate at checkout someone who will pick-up the DVD on their behalf.

The “Dollhouse” Season One Comic-Con Blu-ray Disc will be available for a suggested retail price of $69.99 and the DVD will be available for $49.98.  Regular versions of “Dollhouse” Season One BD and DVD will be available everywhere July 28.

Series Synopsis:
From Joss Whedon, the creative mastermind behind “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Angel,” comes the provocative “Dollhouse,” a sexy, suspenseful thriller starring the stunningly talented Eliza Dushku. As an “Active,” the mysterious Echo (Dushku) serves as an unwitting agent of Dollhouse, an illegal underground organization that provides its elite clientele with programmable human beings.  Actives receive personality imprints, allowing them to temporarily become anyone or anything—the perfect burglar, lover, spy, or assassin.  Now, with the FBI and her own shadowy past closing in, Echo must face a rogue Active who will stop at nothing to bring Dollhouse down—forever.

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“I thoroughly enjoyed this little gem of a movie.  I love it when I sit down to review a  movie and the movie ends up being so much more than what I had expected.  Morning Light is exactly one of those movies.  A great story about a new bunch of kids who take on a monumental [...]]]>

“I thoroughly enjoyed this little gem of a movie.  I love it when I sit down to review a  movie and the movie ends up being so much more than what I had expected.  Morning Light is exactly one of those movies.  A great story about a new bunch of kids who take on a monumental task, and end up competing with some of the best sailors in the world……”

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“They have added a bit of a story this time, not just reliving the legend of Crystal Lake. There is a missing sister, a searching brother…..”

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“Confessions of a Shopaholic is a quirky little movie, that many may say is too similar to other chick clicks, but for some reason I quite liked it.  I will admit that part of the reason that I enjoyed the movie is mainly due to Isla Fisher, whose screen presence is just fresh and exciting.  [...]]]>

“Confessions of a Shopaholic is a quirky little movie, that many may say is too similar to other chick clicks, but for some reason I quite liked it.  I will admit that part of the reason that I enjoyed the movie is mainly due to Isla Fisher, whose screen presence is just fresh and exciting.  She seems to be able to overpower other actors just by appearing in the scene, and she is just a pleasure to watch.”

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“The most prominent question the movie asks, which is certainly only applied by writers and producers, not inherent to the real events, is what is defiance? Is fighting back with guns and violence against oppression the just way to push ahead? Or is living your life day to day without letting the offenses of an oppressor take away [...]]]>

“The most prominent question the movie asks, which is certainly only applied by writers and producers, not inherent to the real events, is what is defiance? Is fighting back with guns and violence against oppression the just way to push ahead? Or is living your life day to day without letting the offenses of an oppressor take away your humanity?”

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) announced today that it will release some of the greatest films ever made for the first time in high definition as part of its exclusive new “Sapphire Series”. The Sapphire Series will capitalize on the pristine picture and sound of the Blu-ray format to present each cinematic [...]]]>

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) announced today that it will release some of the greatest films ever made for the first time in high definition as part of its exclusive new “Sapphire Series”. The Sapphire Series will capitalize on the pristine picture and sound of the Blu-ray format to present each cinematic gem in the highest quality for the first time in two-disc, high definition sets*. The series will kick off on September 1 with two of the most requested Blu-ray releases, Braveheart and Gladiator—both winners of five Academy Awards® including Best Picture—followed later in the year by six-time Academy Award® winner Forrest Gump. Each release will include extensive, never-before-seen special features for the ultimate presentation.

“It’s absolutely fitting that we’re presenting the best films in the Paramount library on the finest home entertainment format available,” said Rob Moore, Vice Chairman, Paramount Pictures. “Because of Blu-ray’s phenomenal capabilities, the Sapphire Series will deliver the best pictures in the best picture.”

“I’m delighted that Forrest Gump is going to be a part of Paramount’s Sapphire Series so that fans can enjoy it at home with pristine picture and sound along with a wealth of special features to give the film context,” said director Robert Zemeckis. “It’s wonderful that Paramount is taking the time to produce exceptional Blu-ray presentations of these classic films.”

The Sapphire Series release of Zemeckis’ worldwide phenomenon Forrest Gump will arrive on November 3. Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2009, Forrest Gump will feature new material including a brand new roundtable discussion. More details will follow later in the year.

Braveheart Blu-ray Details

Winner of five Academy Awards® including Best Picture, the exhilarating epic Braveheart is one of the most anticipated films on Blu-ray according to Amazon.com and continues to be beloved by fans and critics alike. The film will be presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles. Among the more than two hours of new special features to be included on Braveheart are:

• Interactive Timelines—Three distinct timelines featuring a combination of video, images, text and audio that can be accessed linearly or randomly.
• Production: A comprehensive chronology of the motion picture from conception through theatrical release, from a behind-the-scenes point of view.
• Historical: Chronological modules feature Scotland’s greatest patriot, along with historical places, figures and events surrounding his life and struggle.
• Fiction: A comprehensive timeline identifying the chronological events of the film.
• Braveheart: A Look Back— Features new interviews with members of the cast and crew reminiscing about their experiences making the film and its enduring impact on cinema.
• Smithfield: Medieval Killing Fields—Relates the remarkable history of Smithfield, which for centuries was regularly filled with the roars of crowds, regal fanfares and rowdy games. Smithfield is also known as the site of William Wallace’s execution, along with other terrifying spectacles when heretics, rebels and criminals were put to death.
• Battlefields of the Scottish Rebellion— Two major Scottish battlefields, Falkirk and Bannockburn, will be presented as 3D models that can be explored for further investigation into the military strategies and timetables employed in each. Topography, weapons, troop movements, and leadership data can also be accessed. An alternate playing mode will allow the story of each battle to unfold in an “automated” fashion, much like the interactive dioramas displayed at historical site museums around the world.

Gladiator Blu-ray Details

Director Ridley Scott’s triumphant Gladiator is an unparalleled combination of vivid action and extraordinary storytelling that earned five Oscars® including Best Picture and is also on Amazon.com’s top 10 list of most anticipated Blu-ray titles. The Blu-ray presentation will include both the original theatrical version of the film as well as the extended version in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, as well as English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Korean subtitles. The two-disc set also will feature over four hours of bonus material including, but not limited to, the following:

• Audio Commentary—Two separate commentaries accompany the original theatrical version and extended version of the film.
• The Scrolls of Knowledge—The original trivia track has been newly enhanced with focus points allowing viewers to access a series of new behind-the-scenes featurettes exploring key scenes and how they relate to the historical accuracy depicted in the film. The extended version of the film also includes a deleted scene marker.
• Visions From Elysium: Topic Marker—Viewers can tag moments of interest throughout either version of the film, allowing them to create “shopping lists” of topics to learn more about. Thanks to the Blu-ray player’s memory, the topics will automatically be loaded when Disc 2 is inserted, giving viewers immediate access to featurettes and galleries of interest.
• Strength And Honor: Creating The World of Gladiator—The definitive documentary on the origin, production and impact of the Oscar®-winning classic. The documentary includes an all-new Enhanced Viewing Mode allowing viewers access to additional interviews and behind-the-scenes material.
• The Making of Gladiator—HBO First Look special.
• Gladiator Games: The Roman Bloodsport—Learning Channel special.
• Hans Zimmer: Scoring Gladiator—An exploration of the rousing soundtrack.
• My Gladiator Journal—Personal diary of the young actor who played Lucius.
• Image & Design—Featurettes and galleries covering the production design, storyboards, costumes and more.
• Abandoned Sequences & Deleted Scenes
• VFX Explorations: Germania & Rome—Shot deconstruction with the visual effects artists.

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Just in time for the movie Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen in theatres soon, Paramount have announced this cool Best buy Exclusive. Check out the details and specs below.

“I completely and totally identify with what is at the heart of this story. The feeling that as life goes on the dreams you had for yourself when you were younger are just that, dreams, false, never going to happen. The idea that being stuck in a house in the suburbs, a life draining job, [...]]]>

“I completely and totally identify with what is at the heart of this story. The feeling that as life goes on the dreams you had for yourself when you were younger are just that, dreams, false, never going to happen. The idea that being stuck in a house in the suburbs, a life draining job, social expectations, the dos and don’t s that are heaped upon you…it all feels like a burden that can suffocate you out of existence….”

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“Check your reality at the door for Field of Dreams, which is one of the true American sports movies that has hit audiences with brute force.  Field of Dreams has become part of the American lexicon, with the “if you build it, he will come” mantra recognized probably as often as “I’ll be back” from [...]]]>

“Check your reality at the door for Field of Dreams, which is one of the true American sports movies that has hit audiences with brute force.  Field of Dreams has become part of the American lexicon, with the “if you build it, he will come” mantra recognized probably as often as “I’ll be back” from the terminator.  To me, not having seen Field of Dreams in over a decade, the movie has changed dramatically in that time.  Well, perhaps a better way of putting that is that I have changed, and the second time around, Field of Dreams is a completely different movie for me, and I liked it more this time around.”

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“The set up is fairly old school. Young American women being kidnapped to be sold on the open market to unscrupulous men around the world. The more pure, the more valuable. Neeson just happens to have a 17 year old daughter, pure as all get out, and she’s naively gone to Europe unsupervised……”

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[...]]]> “Liam Neeson kicks all kinds of arse in this weeks Blu-Ray review of Taken. We also discuss E3, you might want to bring a packed lunch it’s going to be a long one .”

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“The movie looks at several single and married individuals living in Baltimore, Maryland, as they traverse through their lives and try to find happiness.  It features a full range of well known actors, and the stories seem to interweave and intermingle through chance encounters and somewhat incredible coincidences….”

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“It’s not a new story, not a new character, but it’s done in a way that is very “of our times”. Then again, if you go back in history you will find this guy all along the way. D-FENS is a man who has cracked under some pressure we are not sure of in the [...]]]>

“It’s not a new story, not a new character, but it’s done in a way that is very “of our times”. Then again, if you go back in history you will find this guy all along the way. D-FENS is a man who has cracked under some pressure we are not sure of in the beginning. ……”

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“The negative stuff first, English speaking Germans, some American, some with British accents….. need I say more on that subject? No. The good stuff is quite abundant, so let’s get to it……”

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