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ONVIDEO'S WEEKLY GUIDE TO HOME VIDEO RELEASES
For Tuesday, September 4 -- Monday, September 10

Delta Farce
Down on his luck after losing his job and his girlfriend on the same day, Larry the Cable Guy decides to join his neighbor, Bill (Bill Engvall), and his combat-happy buddy, Everett (DJ Qualls), for a relaxing weekend of drinking and target practice. But when the three hapless guys are mistaken for Army Reservists by the hard-nosed Sergeant Kilgrove (Keith David), they're loaded onto an army plane headed for Fallujah, Iraq -- and mistakenly ejected in a Humvee somewhere over Mexico. Convinced they're actually in the Middle East, the clueless wannabe soldiers save a rural village from a siege of bandits and become local heroes. But when Carlos Santana (Danny Trejo), a ruthless, karaoke-loving warlord, strikes back, Larry, Bill and Everett have to lay down their beers and take up their arms -- and prove they just might be real soldiers after all. Vitals: Director: C.B. Harding. Stars: Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, D.J. Qualls, Keith David, Danny Trejo, Danielle Hartnett. 2007, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 90 min., Comedy, Box office gross: $8.074 million, Lionsgate.

Georgia Rule
Three generations of women deal with the power of redemption, freedom in forgiveness and the unbreakable bonds of motherhood. Rebellious teenager Rachel (Lindsay Lohan) screams, swears, drinks, says whatever is on her mind and is just generally uncontrollable. With her latest car crash, Rachel has broken the final rule in mom Lilly's (Felicity Huffman) San Francisco home. With nowhere else to take the impulsive and rambunctious girl, Lilly hauls her daughter to the one place she swore she'd never return ... her own mother's Idaho home. Matriarch Georgia (Jane Fonda) is not your typical sweet and doting grandmother. She lives her life by a number of unbreakable rules, demanding that anyone she invites into her home do the same -- God comes first and hard work a very close second. Now saddled with raising the young woman, it will require each patient breath she takes to understand the reasons behind Rachel's fury. But as Rachel succumbs to her summer of misery and starts to shake up the tiny town, Georgia notices something is changing within her granddaughter. Given structure and responsibilities, she is letting her guard down and learning compassion ... especially for her own mother. Her journey will lead all three women to revelations of buried secrets and an understanding that, no matter what happens, the family ties that bind them will never be broken. Vitals: Director: Garry Marshall. Stars: Jane Fonda, Lindsay Lohan, Felicity Huffman, Dermot Mulroney, Cary Elwes, Hector Elizondo, Dylan McLaughlin, Zachary Gordon, Laurie Metcalf. 2007, CC, MPAA rating: R, 113 min., Comedy, Box office gross: $18.882 million, Universal.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Set in Ireland in 1920, "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" chronicles the Irish fight for independence from Britain, when workers from Ireland's fields united to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face ruthless "Black and Tan" squads. Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien (Cillian Murphy) abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight against the British. As the Irish freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to a breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test. Vitals: Director: Ken Loach. Stars: Cillian Murphy, Padraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald, Mary O'Riordan, Mary Murphy. 2006, CC, MPAA rating: NR,

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NEWS

Coming Soon:
Due October 2 is "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," from Fox ... On November 6, "Ratatouille" will be the main course, courtesy of Disney on DVD and Blu-ray ... "Live Free or Die Hard" will fight its way to home video on DVD and Blu-ray on November 20, from Fox ... and the most-watched cable telecast of all-time, "High School Musical 2" -- in an extended edition ... will sing and dance its way to DVD and Blu-ray Disc on December 11.

DVD Collectibles:
More great stuff from The Criterion Collection this week: Two films by Jim Jarmusch. "Stranger Than Paradise" (1984) was Jarmusch's second film; a black and white road tale about rootless Hungarian emigre Willie (John Lurie), his pal Eddie (Richard Edson), and visiting 16-year-old cousin Eva (Eszter Balint), who always manage to make the least of any situation, whether aimlessly traversing the drab interiors and environs of New York City, Cleveland, or an anonymous Florida suburb. With its delicate humor and dramatic nonchalance, Jim Jarmusch's one-of-a-kind minimalist masterpiece forever transformed the landscape of American independent cinema. In a new, restored high-definition digital transfer supervised and approved by Jarmusch. Also included in this special-edition release is Jarmusch's legendary debut feature, "Permanent Vacation," a time capsule of late-seventies Manhattan, on DVD for the first time in the United States. "Night on Earth" (1991) is an anthology featuring five cities, five taxicabs and a multitude of strangers in the night. Jarmusch assembled an extraordinary international cast of actors (including Gena Rowlands, Winona Ryder, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Beatrice Dalle and Roberto Benigni) for this hilarious quintet of tales of urban displacement and existential angst, spanning time zones, continents, and languages. Jarmusch's lovingly askew view of humanity from the passenger seats of cabs makes for one his most charming films. In a new, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by Jarmusch.

Also due this week are "Resident Evil Double Feature Resurrected Edition," a two-disc set with "Resident Evil" and "Resident Evil: Apocalypse," just in time for the September 21 release of "Resident Evil: Extinction"; $19.94 from Sony ... "Up in Smoke High-Larious Edition" (1978), the film that introduced Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong to the world, with such extras as interviews with Cheech and Chong, commentary by Marin and director Lou Adler, "Roach Clips" (deleted scenes), "Lighting Up -- A Look Back at Up in Smoke," "Earache My Eye," more, from Paramount ... and "Gumby Essentials," a compilation of popular episodes from the 1950s, 60s and 80s of the classic TV show, remastered, in honor of Gumby's 50th anniversary; $16.93. Extras include creator Art Clokey's original 1953 theatrical short "Gumbasia," remastered pilot episode "Gumby on the Moon," remastered 1960s Gumby theme song and introduction, rare Gumby bumpers, characters bios, from Classic Media/Genius Products.

From TV to Video:
Due this week: "The Black Donnellys: The Complete Series," $49.98 from Universal ... "Bosom Buddies: The Second Season" (1971-72), a three-disc set with 23 episodes, $31.99 from Paramount ... "Desperate Housewives: The Complete Third Season, The Dirty Laundry Edition," a six-disc set with 23 episodes, $59.99, from Disney ... "Hetty Wainthropp Investigates: The Complete Collection," a 13-disc set with all 27 epiosdes of the hit BBC series starring Patricia Routledge as the sixtysomething housewife-turned detective; $149.99 Acorn Media ... "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season One & Two," a three-disc set with 17 episodes, $39.98 from Fox ... "I Dream of Jeannie: The Complete Fourth Season," a four-disc set with 26 episodes, $39.95 from Sony ... "Nip/Tuck: The Complete Fourth Season," a five-disc set with 15 episodes, $59.98 from Warner ... "The Office Season Three," a four-disc set with 24 episodes, $49.98 from Universal ... "Robot Chicken Season 2," a two-disc set with 20 uncensored episodes of the popular Adult Swim show that uses stop-motion animation to bring pop culture parodies to life; $29.98 from Warner ... "Rules of Engagement: The Complete First Season," a single-disc with seven episodes, $29.95 from Sony ... "Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars" (2007), starring Jonathan Pryce as Sherlock Holmes in this BBC family drama, $24.99 from Acorn Media) ... "SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 5 -- Volume 1," a two-disc set, $36.99 from Paramount ... "30 Rock Season One," with 21 episodes, $49.98 from Universal.

Buzzin' the 'B's:
In "Bobby Z" (2007), an ex-con (Paul Walker) agrees to impersonate a recently deceased drug dealer in order to gain his freedom; when things go terribly wrong, he finds himself on the run from a ruthless DEA agent (Laurence Fishburne) as well as several angry drug lords, from Sony ... "Unholy" (2007) stars Adrienne Barbeau, Nicholas Brendon and Joseph McKenna in a thriller about a distraught mother who gets involved in a U.S. government cover-up of a Nazi conspiracy of bizarre crimes, occult carnage and a necromancer who may control a new arsenal of demonic warfare including paranormal powers, time travel and satanic rituals, from Anchor Bay Entertainment ... In "Wind Chill" (2007), two college students sharing a ride home for the holidays face unspeakable fear as their car breaks down on a deserted road and they're haunted by the ghosts of people who have died there; stars Emily Blunt, Ashton Holmes, Martin Donovan and Ned Bellamy, from Sony ... "Animal 2" (2007) is an unrated direct-to-video sequel to 2005's direct-to-video "Animal"; Animal, still behind bars, uncovers a conspiracy to spark an all out race war between the gangs in the penitentiary; stars Ving Rhames, Vicellous Reon Shannon and Conrad Dunn, from Genius Products ... In the strong actioner "The City of Violence Ultimate Edition" (2006 -- South Korea), a pair of high school friends reunite to investigate the murder of one of their own, hurtling toward an epic two-against-the world showdown where they will try to take vengeance at any cost, from Dragon Dynasty/The Weinstein Co./Genius Products ... "Closing Escrow" (2007) is a comedy about three quirky families each seeking to buy their next home with the assistance of three over-the top agents, from Magnolia Home Entertainment ... In "Secret of the Cave" (2006), starring Kevin Novotny, Patrick Bergin, Joseph Kelly and Niall O'Brien, a young American on summer vacation in a small Irish village turns detective to uncover the truth behind a series of ghostly events, from First Look Home Entertainment ... In "Stephanie Daley" (2006), a forensic psychologist is called upon to unravel the truth when a 16-year-old girl faces murder charges in connection with the death of her newborn baby, stars Amber Tamblyn and Tilda Swinton, from Liberation Entertainment/Regent Releasing/Genius Products.

For the Family:
Due this week: "Chill Out, Scooby-Doo" (2007) is a new animated movie in which Scooby-Doo and his pals embark on a bone chilling journey to the top of Mount Everest in search of the legendary Abominable Snowmonster, from Warner ... "Garfield: Dreams and Schemes" features 15 episodes from the TV series, $14.98 from Fox ... "Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams" (2007) is a feature-length adventure starring Jasmine (from "Aladdin") and Aurora (from "Sleeping Beauty"); $26.99 from Disney.

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THIS WEEK'S DVD RELEASES:

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Animal 2 (2007) Ving Rhames, Vicellous Reon Shannon, Conrad Dunn. Unrated direct-to-video sequel to 2005's direct-to-video "Animal." Animal, still behind bars, uncovers a conspiracy to spark an all out race war between the gangs in the penitentiary. (Genius Products).

The Black Donnellys: The Complete Series. $49.98. (Universal).

Bobby Z (2007) Paul Walker, Laurence Fishburne, Jason Lewis, Jarrod Bunch. An ex-con (Paul Walker) agrees to impersonate a recently deceased drug dealer in order to gain his freedom; when things go terribly wrong, he finds himself on the run from a ruthless DEA agent (Laurence Fishburne) as well as several angry drug lords. Extras: "Behind-the-scenes of Bobby Z " featurette. (Sony).

Bosom Buddies: The Second Season (1971-72) Three-disc set with 23 episodes, $31.99 (Paramount).

The City of Violence Ultimate Edition (2006 -- South Korea) Jung Doo-hong, Ahn Kil-Kang, Jeung Seok-yong, Lee Beom-su. Two-disc set. Pair of high school friends reunite to investigate the murder of one of their own, hurtling toward an epic two-against-the world showdown where they will try to take vengeance at any cost. Extras: Deleted/alternate scenes; "Performance Management: Interviews With the Cast of The City of Violence "; "Blow by Blow: A Behind-the-Scenes Exploration of the Action Scenes From The City of Violence"; "The Evolution of Action" featurette; "Creating Emotive Action With Action Director and Star Jung Doo-Hung"; "The City of Violence: Development and Pre-Production"; "The Art of War: Conceptual Designs"; "Designer Action: The Development of the Artwork for The City of Violence"; "Battle Plans: Technical Tests and Pre-Training"; "Two Against the Rest: The Making of The City of Violence"; "A Walk on the Wild Side"; "Council of War: A Commentary on the Movie's Action Sequences With Action Director Jung Doo-Hung"; Behind-the-Scenes at the Venice Film Festival': commentary by director Ryoo Seung-Wan. (Dragon Dynasty/The Weinstein Co./Genius Products).

Chill Out, Scooby-Doo (2007) New animated movie has Scooby-Doo and his pals embark on a bone chilling journey to the top of Mount Everest in search of the legendary Abominable Snowmonster. Extras: "Menu Challenge: Scooby-Doo's Shangri-La Showdown," deleted scenes. (Warner).

Closing Escrow (2007) Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cedric Yarbrough. Comedy about three quirky families each seeking to buy their next home with the assistance of three over-the top agents. Extras: Making-of featurette, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurette. (Magnolia Home Entertainment).

Delta Farce (2007) Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, D.J. Qualls, Keith David, Danny Trejo, Danielle Hartnett. (Lionsgate).

Desperate Housewives: The Complete Third Season, The Dirty Laundry Edition. Six-disc set with 23 episodes, $59.99. Extras: "Here Comes the Bride" behind-the-scenes look at the Season 3 finale; "Amas de Casa Desesperadas", in which viewers can meet the lovely Latinas of Wisteria Lane; "Cherry Picked" collection of creator Marc Cherry's favorite scenes; unaired storylines; deleted scenes; bloopers/outtakes. (Disney).

Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams (2007) Feature-length adventure starring Jasmine (from "Aladdin") and Aurora (from "Sleeping Beauty"); $26.99. Extras: "Aurora Dress Up" and "Find Sahara" games. (Disney).

Garfield: Dreams and Schemes. Fifteen episodes from the TV series, $14.98. (Fox).

Georgia Rule (2007) Dir.: Garry Marshall; Jane Fonda, Lindsay Lohan, Felicity Huffman, Dermot Mulroney, Cary Elwes, Hector Elizondo, Dylan McLaughlin, Zachary Gordon, Laurie Metcalf. Extras: "The Making of Georgia Rule," "The Women of Georgia Rule," deleted scenes, gag reel. (Universal).

Gumby Essentials (2007) Compilation of popular episodes from the 1950s, 60s and 80s of the classic TV show, remastered, in honor of Gumby's 50th anniversary; $16.93. Extras: Creator Art Clokey's original 1953 theatrical short "Gumbasia," remastered pilot episode "Gumby on the Moon," remastered 1960s Gumby theme song and introduction, rare Gumby bumpers, characters bios. (Classic Media/Genius Products).

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates: The Complete Collection. Thirteen-disc set with all 27 epiosdes of the hit BBC series starring Patricia Routledge as the sixtysomething housewife-turned detective; $149.99. Extras: "Missing Persons" feature-length drama based on the novel by David Cook that became the pilot episode for "Hetty Wainthropp Investigates." (Acorn Media).

I Dream of Jeannie: The Complete Fourth Season. Four-disc set with 26 episodes, $39.95. (Sony).

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season One & Two, Three-disc set with 17 episodes, $39.98. Extras: Cast commentary, making-of featurette, more. (Fox).

Journey Into Buddhism (2005) Three-disc set with "Dharma River," "Prajna Earth" and "Vajra Sky Over Tibet"; mesmerizing and personal documentaries that encompass filmmaker John Bush's Yatra Trilogy: cinematic pilgrimages to legendary places in Southeast Asia and Tibet, including the spiritual wonders of Laos, Thailand, Burma, Bali, Cambodia and Java. $39.95 or $19.95 each. Extras: Two viewing options: surround sound mix with narration, and ambient sound mix with music; bonus video: "Vajra Realm," a dance pilgrimage in Tibet by Nadine Helstroffer; downloadable director's notes. (WGBH Boston Video).

Night on Earth (1991) Dir.: Jim Jarmusch; Gena Rowlands, Winona Ryder, Lisanne Falk, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Giancarlo Esposito, Rosie Perez, Richard Boes. New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by Jarmusch. Extras: Commentary by director of photography Frederick Elmes and location sound mixer Drew Kunin; Q&A with Jarmusch, in which he responds to questions sent by fans; 1992 Belgian television interview with Jarmusch; booklet featuring new essays by Paul Auster, Thom Andersen, Bernard Eisenschitz, Goffredo Fofi, and Peter von Bagh, as well as the lyrics to Tom Waits's original songs from the film. (The Criterion Collection).

Nip/Tuck: The Complete Fourth Season. Five-disc set with 15 episodes, $59.98. Also available as HD-DVD and Blu-ray sets with four discs at $79.98. Extras: "Clever Casting: The Season's Guest Stars," "Sizzle: The Sexuality of Nip/Tuck," "The Cutting Edge: How Real Life Dramas Are Incorporated Into the Show," "Severed Parts Gag Reel," unaired scenes. (Warner).

The Office Season Three. Four-disc set with 24 episodes, $49.98. Extras: Three hours of deleted scenes, 16 minutes of bloopers, eight cast commentaries, "Lazy Scranton" video, "The Dwight Schrute" music video, creative videos from NBC's "Make Your Own Promo" contest, more. (Universal).

Resident Evil Double Feature Resurrected Edition. Two-disc set with "Resident Evil" and "Resident Evil: Apocalypse," just in time for the September 21 release of "Resident Evil: Extinction"; $19.94. Extras: Bridge scene narrated by Milla Jovovich in character, featuring film clips that tie the first two films to the third; sneak peek of "Resident Evil: Extinction," "Diary of an Apocalypse" behind-the-scenes featurette, "Zombie Dog P.O.V Test," "Stuntman Set Tour," "Undead Boot Camp," "Memory Retention Division," "Evil Archives" photo gallery. (Sony).

Robot Chicken Season 2. Two-disc set with 20 uncensored episodes of the popular Adult Swim show that uses stop-motion animation to bring pop culture parodies to life; $29.98. Extras: Deleted scenes, deleted animatics, commentaries on every episode, behind-the-scenes footage, video blogs, gag reel, slide show. (Warner).

Rules of Engagement: The Complete First Season. Single-disc with seven episodes, $29.95. Extras: "Table Read" featurette, blooper reel. (Sony).

Secret of the Cave (2006) Kevin Novotny, Patrick Bergin, Joseph Kelly, Niall O'Brien. A young American on summer vacation in a small Irish village turns detective to uncover the truth behind a series of ghostly events. (First Look Home Entertainment).

Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars (2007 -- TV) Jonathan Pryce stars as Sherlock Holmes in this BBC family drama; co-stars Bill Paterson, Anna Chancellor, Michael Maloney; $24.99. (Acorn Media).

SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 5 -- Volume 1. Two-disc set, $36.99. (Paramount).

Stephanie Daley (2006) Amber Tamblyn, Tilda Swinton. A forensic psychologist is called upon to unravel the truth when a 16-year-old girl faces murder charges in connection with the death of her newborn baby. Extras: Commentaries, making-of featurette, deleted scenes. (Liberation Entertainment/Regent Releasing/Genius Products).

Stranger Than Paradise (1984) Dir.: Jim Jarmusch; John Lurie, Richard Edson, Eszter Balint. New, restored high-definition digital transfer supervised and approved by Jarmusch. Extras: "Permanent Vacation" (1980, 75 minutes), Jarmusch's first full-length feature, presented in a new, restored high-definition digital transfer supervised by the director; "Kino '84: Jim Jarmusch," a 1984 German television program featuring interviews with cast and crew from "Stranger Than Paradise" and "Permanent Vacation," "Some Days in January, 1984," a behind-the-scenes Super-8 film by Tom Jarmusch; location and on-set photos; U.S. and Japanese trailers; booklet featuring Jarmusch's 1984 "Some Notes on Stranger Than Paradise," Geoff Andrew and J. Hoberman on "Stranger Than Paradise," and Luc Sante on "Permanent Vacation." (The Criterion Collection).

30 Rock Season One .Three-disc set with 21 episodes, $49.98. (Universal).

Unholy (2007) Adrienne Barbeau, Nicholas Brendon, Joseph McKenna. A distraught mother gets involved in a U.S. government cover-up of a Nazi conspiracy of bizarre crimes, occult carnage and a necromancer who may control a new arsenal of demonic warfare including paranormal powers, time travel and satanic rituals. Whew! Extras: Commentary by writer-director-producer Daryl Goldberg and writer-executive producer Sam Freeman, poster and still galleries. (Anchor Bay Entertainment).

Up in Smoke High-Larious Edition (1978) Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong. Extras: Interviews with Cheech and Chong, commentary by Marin and director Lou Adler, "Roach Clips" (deleted scenes), "Lighting Up -- A Look Back at Up in Smoke," "Earache My Eye," animated music video featuring Alice Bowie, Cheech & Chong's "The Man Song," two vintage radio spots. (Paramount).

Wind Chill (2007) Emily Blunt, Ashton Holmes, Martin Donovan, Ned Bellamy. Two college students sharing a ride home for the holidays face unspeakable fear as their car breaks down on a deserted road and they're haunted by the ghosts of people who have died there. Extras: Filmmaker's commentary, "The Making of Wind Chill" featurette. (Sony).

The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2007) Dir.: Ken Loach; Cillian Murphy, Padraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald, Mary O'Riordan, Mary Murphy. Extras: "Carry on Ken: A Look at the Work of Director Ken Loach," commentary by Loach. (Genius Products).

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