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ONVIDEO'S WEEKLY GUIDE TO HOME VIDEO RELEASES
For Tuesday, June 9 -- Monday, June 15
Crossing Over
Immigrants from around the world enter Los Angeles every day, with hopeful visions of a better life, but little notion of what that life may cost. Their desperate scenarios test the humanity of immigration enforcement officers. Harrison Ford stars as a Los Angeles Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer charged with enforcing the United States border laws. Multiple storylines, including document fraud, naturalization, and counter-terrorism, all intersect through a shattering missing person investigation he undertakes. Film explores the allure of the American dream, and the reality that immigrants find -- and create -- in 21st century L.A. Vitals: Director: Wayne Kramer. Stars: Harrison Ford, Cliff Curtis, Ashley Judd, Sean Penn, Ray Liotta, Alicia Braga, Alice Eve, Jim Sturgess. 2009, CC, MPAA rating: R, 113 min., Drama, Box office gross: $.454 million, The Weinstein Company.
Fired Up
Ford High's star football players Shawn Colfax and Nick Brady scheme to ditch football camp so they can spend the summer surrounded by beautiful girls…at cheer camp. The guys are having the time of their lives as they use their new reputation as "sensitive guys" to talk the hotties into skinny dipping, cheering naked, and hooking up. But when Shawn falls for the gorgeous head cheerleader, the players must change their game to prove Shawn's intentions before the thrilling cheer competition finals. Vitals: Director: Will Gluck. Stars: Nicholas D'Agosto, Eric Christian Olsen, Sarah Roemer, AnnaLynne McCord. 2008, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 90 min., Comedy, Box office gross: $17.231 million, Sony.
Gran Torino Another superb outing by director-actor Clint Eastwood. Walt Kowalski (Eastwood) is a widower, a grumpy, tough-minded, borderline-hateful, unhappy old man who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors, a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1973 Gran Torino he keeps in cherry condition. When his neighbor Tao, a young Hmong teenager, tries to steal the Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Tao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that foul their neighborhood. A straight-ahead, no-frills actioner with a big heart. Vitals: Director: Clint Eastwood. Stars: Clint Eastwood, Cory Hardrict, Brian Haley, Brian Howe, Dreama Walker, Christopher Carley. 2008, CC, MPAA rating: R, 116 min., Drama, Box office gross: $145.095 million, Warner.
International, The
Interpol agent Louis Salinger (Clive Owen) is determined to expose an arms dealing ring responsible for facilitating acts of terrorism around the globe. Salinger and his partner, Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman (Naomi Watts), follow the money from Berlin to Milan to New York to Istanbul. As they probe deeper into the secret world of greed, corruption and murder they uncover the organization behind it all -- one of the world's most powerful banks. Their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk as their targets will stop at nothing to continue financing terror and war, and they soon find the only people left to trust ... are each other.Vitals: Director: Tom Tykwer. Stars: Armin Mueller-Stahl, Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Ulrich Thomsen, Brían F. O'Byrne. 2008, CC, MPAA rating: R, 118 min., Thriller, Box office gross: $61.810 million, Sony.
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NEWS
Coming Soon:
On July 21 Universal will release "Coraline"
(2009), director Henry Selick's quirky 3-D animated gem based on the
book by Neil Gaiman. The film will be available in a Blu-ray combo
pack, two-disc collector's edition DVD and single-disc DVD. All
editions contain the 2-D and 3-D versions of the film and four pairs of
3-D glasses as well as various and sundry bonus features ... On August
4 Sony will release "Obsessed"
(2009), starring Idris Elba, Beyonce Knowles, Ali Larter, Bruce McGill,
Jerry O'Connell and Christine Lahti, with such bonus features as "Girl
Fight," a look at the fight sequence between Beyonce Knowles and Ali
Larter, and other behind-the-scenes featurettes, on DVD and Blu-ray
Disc.
DVD Collectibles:
The highlight of the week is Warner Home Video's "Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music: The Director's Cut,"
a four-hour director's cut of the 1970 Oscar-winning documentary about
the landmark music event that featured some of the greatest rock 'n'
roll performers in history in a new limited, numbered Blu-ray and DVD
Ultimate Collector's Edition. Includes two extra hours of rare
performance footage -- 
some of it newly-discovered, some only seen in part and some never seen
at all. The two extra hours of rare footage features 18 new
performances from 13 groups, including Joan Baez, Country Joe McDonald,
Santana, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Canned Heat, Joe Cocker and five
(Paul Butterfield, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Grateful Dead,
Johnny Winter and Mountain) who played at Woodstock but never appeared
in any film version. A third hour of bonus material includes a
featurette gallery showcasing interviews with Martin Scorsese, producer
Michael Lang, director Michael Wadleigh, Hugh Hefner, Eddie Kramer (the
concert's original chief on-site engineer and producer-engineer for
Jimi Hendrix) and others who chronicle the making of the festival and
the film. Packaged in a unique giftbox, numbered as part of a limited
run with an array of collectibles that include a 60+ page reprint of a
Life magazine commemorative issue, a lucite lenticular display of
vintage festival photos, festival memorabilia and an iron-on patch with
the classic dove and guitar Woodstock emblem. Remastered from original
elements and scanned at 2K with an audio 5.1 mix. The Ultimate
Collector's Edition will be available in Blu-ray ($69.99) as well as
DVD ($59.98). A Two-Disc Special Edition will be available for $24.98.
Sony has two interesting collections due this week: "The Jack Lemmon Film Collection," a six-disc set with "Phffft!" (1954), "Operation Mad Ball" (1957), "The Notorius Landlady" (1962), "Under The Yum Yum Tree" (1963) and "Good Neighbor Sam" (1964); $59.95; and "The Norman Lear Collection," a 19-disc set with the complete first seasons of "All in the Family," "Sanford and Son," "Maude," "The Jeffersons," "Good Times," "One Day at a Time" and "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman"; $159.95.
From TV to Video:
"The Best of Whose Line Is It Anyway?" is a two-disc set with the 10 best episodes from Seasons 2-6; $24.98 from Warner ... "The Cleaner: The First Season" (2008) is a four-disc set with 13 episodes, $49.99 from Paramount ... "Get Smart Season 3" (1967-68) is a four-disc set with 26 episodes, $24.98.from HBO Home Entertainment ... "My Family Season 3" (2002) and "My Family Season 4" (2003) are two-disc sets with 14 episodes, $29.98 each from Warner ... "The Shield: Season Seven: The Final Season" (2008) is a four-disc set with 13 episodes, $59.95 from Sony ... "Z Rock: Season One" (2008) contains 10 episodes of the IFC series about a heavy metal band that makes money during the day playing at kiddie birthday parties; $19.97 from Anchor Bay.
Buzzin' the 'B's:
In "Nobel Son" (2008), starring Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, Mary Steenburgen, Shawn Hatosy, Bill Pullman, Ted Danson, Danny DeVito and Eliza Dushku, a young man is kidnapped on the eve of his father receiving the Nobel Prize; when the father refuses to pay the ransom, a venomous tale of familial dysfunction, lust, betrayal and ultimately revenge ensues; from Fox ... Five college students set out to document ghosts in the infamously haunted town of Goldfield, Nevada, and get more than they bargained for in "Ghosts of Goldfield" (2007), starring Kellan Lutz, Marnette Patterson, Richie Chance, Scott Whyte and Mandy Amano; from North American Motion Pictures.
On the Indie Front:
Life for a successful power couple gets thrown for a loop when the wife finds out she's pregnant in "Baby on Board"
(2009), starring Heather Graham, Jerry O'Connell, John Corbett, Lara
Flynn Boyle and Katie Finneran; from National Entertainment Media ... "Sisterhood"
(2008). starring Isabelle Defaut and Emily Corcoran, is a comedy about
two diametrically dissimilar long-lost half-sisters: one a
cosmopolitan, cultivated socialite with an impeccable wardrobe living
in London's Chelsea, the other a sheep-shearing farm girl plucked from
Down Under and dropped into the big city; $22.95 from Cinevolve Studios.
For the Family:
"Shaun the Sheep: Sheep on the Loose" (2007) is a
compilation of six complete episodes of the international hit for kids
from 2 to 60; from the creators of "Wallace and Gromit"; $14.98 from
HIT/Lionsgate ... "Bob the Builder: Truck Teamwork"
(2009) features five episodes of Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew;
$14.98 (includes a collectible toy truck); from HIT/Lionsgate.
Special Interest:
"Ladies or Gentlemen" (2008) is a "Starz Inside"
documentary that's a sly peek at the art of playing dress up on film,
and how it's always anything but a drag: Features wild moments from
such ground breaking movies as"Some Like it Hot," "Hairspray," "Mrs.
Doubtfire," "Rocky Horror Picture Show," "White Chicks," "Ed Wood,"
"Pink Flamingos" and more; $19.95 from Anchor Bay ... "Tomb Detectives"
is a six-part documentary that investigates some of history's most
gruesome deaths, unraveling ancient mysteries that have defied
explanation for centuries; $19.98 from Smithsonian Networks/Infinity
Entertainment Group ... And from WWE Entertainment comes tow big
wrestling titles: "WWE: Macho Madness -- The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection"
(2009). "Macho Man" Randy Savage was one of the most controversial
superstars in professional wrestling. His dramatic WWE championship
tournament run at WrestleMania IV, the formation and explosive breakup
of the MegaPowers with Hulk Hogan, his reign as the Macho King, and his
jump to WCW all made him a legend in the business. This three-disc set
spans two decades of exciting and intense matchups, $34.95 ... "Wrestlemania 25th Anniversary"
(2009) is a three-disc set with the complete 25th anniversary event on
April 6, 2009, with a host of WWE champions battling each other; and
the complete WWE Hall of Fame Induction ceremony; $39.95.
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THIS WEEK'S DVD RELEASES:
The Best of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Two-disc set with the 10 best episodes from Seasons 2-6; $24.98. Extras: Hour-long special clip show that contains highlights from the 1999-2000 season. (Warner).
Bob the Builder: Truck Teamwork (2009) Five episodes of Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew; $14.98 (includes a collectible toy truck). Extras: "We Can Do It" read-along, "If You Were on Bob's Team" game. (HIT/Lionsgate).
The Cleaner: The First Season (2008) Four-disc set with 13 episodes, $49.99. (Paramount).
Crossing Over (2009) Harrison Ford, Cliff Curtis, Ashley Judd, Sean Penn, Ray Liotta, Alicia Braga, Alice Eve, Jim Sturgess. The Weinstein Company/Genius Products).
Fired Up (2009) Nicholas D'Agosto, Eric Christian Olsen, Sarah Roemer, AnnaLynne McCord. In theatrical and unrated versions. Extras: Commentary by director Will Gluck and stars Nick D'Agosto and Eric Christian Olsen; two featurettes: "The is Not a Cheerleading Movie: The Making-of Fired Up!" and "Double Duty"; gag reel. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Sony).
Get Smart Season 3 (1967-68) Four-disc set with 26 episodes, $24.98. (HBO Home Entertainment).
Ghosts of Goldfield (2007) Kellan Lutz, Marnette Patterson, Richie Chance, Scott Whyte, Mandy Amano. Five college students set out to document ghosts in the infamously haunted town of Goldfield, Nevada, and get more than they bargained for. (North American Motion Pictures).
Gran Torino (2008) Dir.: Clint Eastwood; Clint Eastwood, Cory Hardrict, Brian Haley, Brian Howe, Dreama Walker, Christopher Carley. Extras: "Manning the Wheel: American Car Culture and Manhood," "Gran Torino: More Than a Car," digital copy. Also available on Blu-ray Disc.
The International (2008) Dir.: Tom Tykwer; Armin Mueller-Stahl, Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Ulrich Thomsen, Brían F. O'Byrne. Extras: Deleted scenes; director and screenwriter commentary; four behind-the-scenes featurettes: "The Making of The International," "Shooting at the Guggenheim" (detailing the making of the film's action sequence), "The Autostadt" (about filming at the famous German automotive museum) and "The Architecture of The International," which explores the film's use of interiors and exteriors from around the world. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Sony).
The Jack Lemmon Film Collection. Six-disc set with "Phffft!" (1954), "Operation Mad Ball" (1957), "The Notorius Landlady" (1962), "Under The Yum Yum Tree" (1963) and "Good Neighbor Sam" (1964); $59.95. Extras: Sixth disc includes a two-part documentary hosted by Chris Lemmon and featuring new interviews with Kevin Spacey, Andy Garcia and Shirley MacLaine; and the Ford Television Theatre's "Marriageable Male" episode starring Lemmon. (Sony).
Ladies or Gentlemen (2008)
"Starz Inside" documentary is sly peek at the art of playing dress up
on film, and how it's always anything but a drag. Features wild moments
from such ground breaking movies as"Some Like it Hot," "Hairspray,"
"Mrs. Doubtfire," "Rocky Horror Picture Show," "White Chicks," "Ed
Wood," "Pink Flamingos" and more. Discussing cinema, sex, and taboos
are some top pop culture icons such as Tony Curtis, Tim Curry, Henry
Gibson, John Landis, John Waters, and writers Camille Paglia and
Michael Musto. $19.95. (Anchor Bay).
My Family Season 3 (2002) Two-disc set with 14 episodes, $29.98. (Warner).
My Family Season 4 (2003) Two-disc set with 14 episodes, $29.98. (Warner).
Nobel Son (2008) Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, Mary Steenburgen, Shawn Hatosy, Bill Pullman, Ted Danson, Danny DeVito, Eliza Dushku. A young man is kidnapped on the eve of his father receiving the Nobel Prize; the requested ransom is the $2,000,000 in Nobel Prize money. When the father refuses to pay the ransom, a venomous tale of familial dysfunction, lust, betrayal and ultimately revenge ensues. Extras: Commentary by director-producer Randall Miller, writer-producer Jody Savin, musician Paul Oakenfold, cinematographer Mike Ozier and actors Brian Greenberg and Eliza Dushku; deleted scenes, alternate ending. (Fox).
The Norman Lear Collection Nineteen-disc set with the complete first seasons of "All in the Family," "Sanford and Son," "Maude," "The Jeffersons," "Good Times," "One Day at a Time" and "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman"; $159.95. Extras: Includes two discs of all-new bonus features including new interviews with Lear, Rob Reiner, Bea Arthur, Adrienne Barbeau, Rue McClanahan, Jimmie Walker, Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Mary Kay Place and Louise Lasser. The set also includes both never-before-released pilot episodes from "All in the Family" entitled "Those Were The Days," and the 1971 "lost" pilot, "And Justice For All," which was originally turned down by ABC, only to be later picked up by CBS. And there's all-new series-specific featurettes for each series. (Sony).
Shaun the Sheep: Sheep on the Loose (2007) Six complete episodes of the international hit for kids from 2 to 60; from the creators of "Wallace and Gromit"; $14.98. Extras: "The Mini Making of Shaun" behind-the-scenes featurette. (HIT/Lionsgate).
The Shield: Season Seven: The Final Season (2008) Four-disc set with 13 episodes, $59.95. Extras: Cast and crew commentary on each episode, 51 deleted scenes with optional commentary by creator Shawn Ryan, "Nobody Expects to Lose, Nobody Expects to Die: The Shield's Final Season" featurette, "Last Call: The Final Episode" featurette. (Sony).
Sisterhood (2008) Isabelle Defaut, Emily Corcoran. Comedy about two diametrically dissimilar long-lost half-sisters: one a cosmopolitan, cultivated socialite with an impeccable wardrobe living in London's Chelsea, the other a sheep-shearing farm girl plucked from Down Under and dropped into the big city. $22.95. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Cinevolve Studios).
Tomb Detectives. Six-part documentary that investigates some of history's most gruesome deaths, unraveling ancient mysteries that have defied explanation for centuries. Included here: "Severed Skull" (mystery surrounding 20 decapitated skulls in a Roman cemetery in the U.K.), "Battlefield of Bones" (human bones but no skulls in France), "Bog Bodies," "Child Mummies" (in Chile), "Vampire Graves" (in Connecticut) and "Plague Mummies";$19.98. (Smithsonian Networks/Infinity Entertainment Group).
Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music The Director's Cut (1970) Four-hour director's cut of the 1970 Oscar-winning documentary about the landmark music event that featured some of the greatest rock 'n' roll performers in history in a spectacular new limited, numbered Blu-ray and DVD Ultimate Collector's Edition. Includes two extra hours of rare performance footage -- some of it newly-discovered, some only seen in part and some never seen at all. The two extra hours of rare footage features 18 new performances from 13 groups, including Joan Baez, Country Joe McDonald, Santana, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Canned Heat, Joe Cocker and five (Paul Butterfield, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Grateful Dead, Johnny Winter and Mountain) who played at Woodstock but never appeared in any film version. A third hour of bonus material includes a featurette gallery showcasing interviews with Martin Scorsese, producer Michael Lang, director Michael Wadleigh, Hugh Hefner, Eddie Kramer (the concert's original chief on-site engineer and producer-engineer for Jimi Hendrix) and others who chronicle the making of the festival and the film. Packaged in a unique giftbox, numbered as part of a limited run with an array of collectibles that include a 60+ page reprint of a Life magazine commemorative issue, a lucite lenticular display of vintage festival photos, festival memorabilia and an iron-on patch with the classic dove and guitar Woodstock emblem. Remastered from original elements and scanned at 2K with an audio 5.1 mix. The Ultimate Collector's Edition will be available in Blu-ray ($69.99) as well as DVD ($59.98). A Two-Disc Special Edition will be available for $24.98. (Warner).
WWE: Macho Madness -- The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection (2009) Three-disc set, $34.95. Extras: Macho interviews, "Match Made in Heaven" 1991 SummerSlam wedding ceremony with Miss Elizabeth. (WWE).
Wrestlemania 25th Anniversary (2009) Three-disc set with the complete 25th anniversary event on April 6, 2009, with a host of WWE champions battling each other; and the complete WWE Hall of Fame Induction ceremony; $39.95. (WWE).
Z Rock: Season One (2008) Ten episodes of the IFC series about a heavy metal band that makes money during the day playing at kiddie birthday parties; $19.97. (Anchor Bay)
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