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Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
DISFIGURED (CINEMA LIBRE) 7-1 7-29 DVD $24.95

WARNER GANGSTER COLLECTION VOL. 4 (WARNER) 8-19 10-20 DVD $59.92


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Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
THE FILMS OF JAMES BROUGHTON (FACETS) now now DVD $59.95
Avant-garde: This three-disc collection features work by the pioneer gay filmmaker from 1948-88.

HEAVY PETTING (STARZ) now 7-15 DVD $26.97
Romantic comedy: A man must compete against his girlfriend’s dog for her affection, but he unexpectedly falls in love with the dog himself in this DVD premiere. Bonuses: commentary, interview.

RED WHITE BLACK AND BLUE (PBS) now 9-16 DVD $24.99
Documentary: This program looks at the World War II battle on the island of Attu, where American troops suffered massive casualties.

REVEREND I’M AVAILABLE (MAVERICK) 7-18 8-19 DVD $16.98
Comedy: When a reverend becomes a widow, ladies line up for a chance to win his heart.

UNDERGROUND PRESIDENT (MAVERICK) 7-25 8-26 DVD $16.98
Action: A man searches for his identity amidst a vicious gang war in Florida that will determine who will become the next Underground President.

POSTAL (VIVENDI) 7-29 8-26 DVD $26.99, BD $34.99
Comedy: In this DVD premiere, a cult leader (Dave Foley) and a gang of sexy commandos fight against the Taliban to determine the fate of the world. Bonuses: featurettes, commentary, Postal 2: Share the Pain videogame.

THE FALL (SONY) 8-7 9-9 DVD $27.96, BD $38.96
Fantasy: An injured Hollywood stuntman recovering in a hospital transforms life in the infirmary in this limited-release movie. Bonuses: commentary, deleted scenes, featurette; BD also has photo gallery, PlayStation 3 skin.

THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN: ATTACK OF THE LIZARD! (SONY) 8-7 9-9 DVD $19.94
Animated: Based on the Kids WB series, this full-length feature follows 16-year-old Peter Parker as he tries to keep his Spider-Man identity a secret while fighting villains. This title is the first of four DVD premiere adventures. Bonuses: music video.

TAKING 5 (SONY) 8-7 9-9 DVD $24.96
Comedy: When Gabby (Daniella Monet) and Devon (Alona Tal) botch their high school’s chance to win a free concert from 5 Leo Rise (played by Click Five), the pair plan to redeem themselves. Bonuses: music video, featurettes.

BREAKING THE MAYA CODE (FIRST RUN) 8-12 9-16 DVD $24.95
Documentary: This limited-release film looks at the secret to the ancient Maya hieroglyphs, which have been recently deciphered.

CONSTANTINE’S SWORD (FIRST RUN) 8-12 9-16 DVD $24.95
Documentary: A former priest explores the dark side of Christianity and how some evangelicals are fueling war games in this limited-release film.

PROTEUS (FIRST RUN) 8-12 9-16 DVD $19.97
Documentary: Biologist and artist Ernst Haeckel brought art and science together in his undersea discoveries, which have influenced thinkers and other art movements of the time in this limited-release film.

RISKY BUSINESS 25TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION (WARNER) 8-12 9-16 DVD $19.97, BD $28.99
Comedy: The 1983 film stars Tom Cruise as a teenager whose parents are away. Bonuses: documentary, commentary, screen tests, director’s cut of final scene; BD also has video commentary, digital copy.

THE SEARCH FOR MENGELE (FIRST RUN) 8-12 9-16 DVD $24.95
Documentary: David Frost narrates this 1985 TV movie that follows the escape route that one of the most notorious SS doctors, known as the Angel of Death, took to elude justice after the fall of Germany.

DAY WATCH (FOX) 8-13 9-9 BD $39.98
Fantasy: In Timur Bekmambetov’s Russian film, a man possesses a device that can restore life to Moscow; with English subtitles. Bonuses: commentary, featurette, TV spots, D-Box capabilities.

NIGHT WATCH (FOX) 8-13 9-9 BD $39.98
Fantasy: In this 2004 Russian film, the forces that control day and night battle against each other; with English subtitles. Bonuses: commentaries, featurettes, deleted scenes, extended ending, stills galleries.

THE OMEN COLLECTION (FOX) 8-13 9-9 BD $129.98
Horror: This four-disc set contains The Omen (1976), Damien: Omen II, Omen III: Final Conflict and The Omen (2006). Bonuses: director’s interview, isolated music score, trivia tracks, commentaries, director’s intro, deleted scene, featurettes, stills gallery, extended scenes.

THE OMEN COLLECTOR’S EDITION (FOX) 8-13 9-9 BD $39.98
Horror: The 1976 film starring Gregory Peck is about an American ambassador who learns his son is the Antichrist. Bonuses: director’s interview, isolated music score, trivia track, commentaries, director’s intro, deleted scene, featurettes, stills gallery.

THE CHARLIE CHAN COLLECTION VOL. FIVE (FOX) 8-20 9-16 DVD $49.98
Mystery: This four-disc set contains seven films, including Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum and Murder Over New York. Bonuses: original trailers, stills and advertising galleries, documentary.




Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
HUDSON BROTHERS RAZZLE DAZZLE SHOW: COMPLETE SERIES (MVD) 7-1 8-5 DVD $29.95
Comedy: The Hudson Brothers perform their sketch comedy in this set containing 16 half-hour shows. Bonuses: highlights.

PRISON BREAK: SEASON THREE (FOX) 7-2 8-12 DVD $49.98, BD $79.98
Action: In this third season of the Fox series, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) must escape from a prison where there are no rules and no wardens. Bonuses: featurettes, director’s takes, behind-the-scenes footage, bonus episode.

TOM AND JERRY TALES: VOL. 5 (WARNER) 7-8 8-12 DVD $14.97
Animated: Four episodes from the Kids WB series about the cat and mouse duo.

MARRIED WITH CHILDREN: THE COMPLETE NINTH SEASON (SONY) 7-10 8-19 DVD $39.95
Comedy: This season of the ’80s Fox series features the episode when Al needs to renew his driver’s license and Kelly’s bad skin ruins her beer commercial. Bonuses: minisodes.

MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: MICKEY’S STORYBOOK SURPRISES (DISNEY) 7-22 9-2 DVD $19.99
Animated: Mickey and his pals take on classic stories, including “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Sleeping Beauty.” Bonuses: interactive game.

MY FRIENDS TIGGER & POOH: HUNDRED ACRE WOOD HAUNT (DISNEY) 7-22 9-2 DVD $19.99
Animated: Four Halloween-inspired stories featuring Winnie the Pooh and his friends. Bonuses: Handy Manny episode.

THE CARE BEARS: CARE-A-LOT COLLECTION (FOX) 7-30 8-26 DVD $22.98
Children: This two-disc set includes 22 episodes from the popular TV series. Bonuses: activity booklet.

MAMA MARABELLE’S HOME MOVIES: IT’S MOVIE TIME (WARNER) 8-19 9-23 DVD $14.98
Animated: Timed with the season two premiere, this release contains eight episodes of the PBS series about an elephant mom and her friends.

GOOSEBUMPS: MONSTER BLOOD (FOX) 8-20 9-16 DVD $14.98
Horror: Timed near Halloween, this release contains two episodes of the Fox Kids series based on R.L. Stine’s books. Promotion: $3 off with purchase of two Goosebumps titles or buy three for $6 off other Goosebumps titles.

GOOSEBUMPS: A NIGHT IN TERROR TOWER (FOX) 8-20 9-16 DVD $14.98
Horror: Timed near Halloween, this release contains two episodes of the Fox Kids series based on R.L. Stine’s books. Promotion: $3 off with purchase of two Goosebumps titles or buy three for $6 off other Goosebumps titles.

GOOSEBUMPS: ONE DAY AT HORRORLAND (FOX) 8-20 9-16 DVD $14.98
Horror: Timed near Halloween, this release contains two episodes of the Fox Kids series based on R.L. Stine’s books. Promotion: $3 off with purchase of two Goosebumps titles or buy three for $6 off other Goosebumps titles.

THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.: THE COMPLETE SERIES (WARNER) 9-16 10-21 DVD $199.92
Action: This 41-disc box set contains the complete ’60s series about spies Napoleon and Illya, packaged in an attaché case. Bonuses: featurettes, interviews, TV spots, photo and image galleries, original pilot, bonus film.




Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
CULTURAL STUDIES & THE SCHOLARSHIP OF JOURNALISM WITH JAMES W. CAREY (FIRST LIGHT) now now DVD $79.95
Educational: The Columbia University professor discusses cultural studies and the scholarship of journalism.

POLITICAL COMMUNICATION & MASS COMMUNICATION WITH STEVEN H. CHAFFEE (FIRST LIGHT) now now DVD $79.95
Educational: The writer, scholar, theorist and historian discusses his work in political communication.

HIGH TIMES PRESENTS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY CANNABIS CUP (MVD) 7-1 8-5 DVD $19.95
Documentary: Featuring performances and interviews, this film looks at the week-long celebration of marijuana in Amsterdam.

MARC ALMOND: LIVE AT LOKERSE FEESTEN 2000 (MVD) 7-1 8-5 DVD $19.95
Music: The Soft Cell singer’s 2000 performance at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium. Bonuses: interview, bio, discography.

VITO ACCONCI IN CONVERSATION AT ACCONCI STUDIO, NEW YORK (MICROCINEMA) 7-29 8-26 DVD $30
Documentary: This title features a conversation between artist and architect Vito Acconci with students at the University of Pennsylvania.

RAISE THE SONG: THE HISTORY OF PENN STATE (INECOM) 8-19 9-9 DVD $24.95
Documentary: Produced by Penn State Public Broadcasting, this film looks at the history behind the university.

WHEN WE LEFT EARTH: THE NASA MISSIONS (IMAGE) 9-2 9-30 DVD $49.98, BD $69.98
Documentary: Timed with NASA’s 50th anniversary, this four-disc set features original mission footage and interviews by astronauts. Bonuses: NASA films, highlights, interviews, mission clips.



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VideoBusiness.com

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