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ONVIDEO'S WEEKLY GUIDE TO HOME VIDEO RELEASES
For Tuesday, July 7 -- Monday, July 13
Knowing
Nicolas Cage stars in this sci-fi outing about a professor who stumbles on terrifying predictions about the future -- and sets out to prevent them from coming true. In 1958, as part of the dedication ceremony for a new elementary school, a group of students is asked to draw pictures to be stored in a time capsule. But one mysterious girl fills her sheet of paper with rows of apparently random numbers instead. Fifty years later, a new generation of students examines the capsule's contents and the girl's cryptic message ends up in the hands of young Caleb Koestler. But it is Caleb's father, professor John Koestler (Cage), who makes the startling discovery that the encoded message predicts with pinpoint accuracy the dates, death tolls and coordinates of every major disaster of the past 50 years. As John further unravels the document's chilling secrets, he realizes the document foretells three additional events -- the last of which hints at destruction on a global scale and seems to somehow involve John and his son. When John's attempts to alert the authorities fall on deaf ears, he takes it upon himself to try to prevent more destruction from taking place. With the reluctant help of Diana Wayland (Rose Byrne) and Abby Wayland, the daughter and granddaughter of the now-deceased author of the prophecies, John's increasingly desperate efforts take him on a heart-pounding race against time until he finds himself facing the ultimate disaster -- and the ultimate sacrifice. Vitals: Director: Alex Proyas. Stars: Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury. 2009, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 115 min., Science Fiction, Box office gross: $79.395 million, Summit Entertainment.
Push
Sci-fi action-thriller about the world of psychic espionage where artificially enhanced paranormal operatives have the ability to move objects with their minds, see the future, create new realities and kill without ever touching their victims. Against this setting, a young man and a teenage girl take on a clandestine agency in a race against time that will determine the future of civilization. The Division, a shadowy government agency, is genetically transforming citizens into an army of psychic warriors -- and brutally disposing of those unwilling to participate. Nick Gant (Chris Evans), a second-generation telekinetic or "mover," has been in hiding since the Division murdered his father more than a decade earlier. But he's forced out of hiding when Cassie Holmes (Dakota Fanning), a 13-year-old clairvoyant or "watcher," seeks his help in finding Kira, (Camilla Belle), an escaped "pusher" who may hold the key to ending the Division's program. Pushers possess the most dangerous of all psychic powers: the ability to influence others' actions by implanting thoughts in their minds. But Cassie's presence soon attracts the attention of the Division's human bloodhounds, forcing Nick and Cassie to flee for their lives. Vitals: Director: Paul McGuigan. Stars: Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, Djimon Hounsou, Maggie Siff, Scott Michael Campbell. 2009, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 111 min., Science Fiction, Box office gross: $31.730 million, Summit Entertainment.
Unborn, The
Sometimes the soul of a dead person has been so tainted with evil that it is denied entrance to heaven. It must endlessly wander the borderlands between worlds, desperately searching for a new body to inhabit. And sometimes it actually succeeds. Casey Beldon hated her mother for leaving her as a child. But when inexplicable things start to happen, Casey begins to understand why she left. Plagued by merciless dreams and a tortured ghost that haunts her waking hours, she must turn to the only spiritual advisor, Sendak, who can make it stop. With Sendak's help, Casey uncovers the source of a family curse dating back to Nazi Germany -- a creature with the ability to inhabit anyone or anything that is getting stronger with each possession. With the curse unleashed, her only chance at survival is to shut a doorway from beyond our world that has been pried open by someone who was never born. Vitals: Director: David Goyer. Stars: Odette Yustman, Gary Oldman, Meagan Good, Cam Gigandet, James Remar, Atticus Shaffer, Jane Alexander, Idris Elba. 2009, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 83 min., Horror, Box office gross: 42.638 million, Universal.
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NEWS
It's been famous for more than 60 years as the preferred destination
for extraterrestrials, but on July 3 the town of Roswell was invaded by
monsters. B.O.B., the breakout star of DreamWorks Animations' hit
"Monsters vs. Aliens," patrolled the Roswell UFO Festival to protect
the planet and keep an eye out for invading aliens. The "Monsters vs.
Aliens" DVD and Blu-ray will arrive on Earth September 29, and will
include the world premiere of the brand new 3-D adventure "B.O.B.'s Big
Break." More to follow.From TV to Video:
Due this week: "Kath & Kim: Season 1" (2008-09), a two-disc set with 17 episodes, $29.98 from Universal ... "Murder, She Wrote: The Complete Tenth Season" (1984-85), a five-disc set with 21 episodes, $49.98 from Universal ... "Reno 911! The Complete Sixth Season -- Uncensored" (2008), a two-disc set with 11 episodes, $26.99 from Paramount ... "Third Watch: The Complete Second Season" (2000-01), a six-disc set with 22 episodes, $59.98 from Warner.
Buzzin' the 'B's:
Three strangers find themselves on a collision course with destiny when they discover a dead body onboard a "Night Train" (2009), starring Danny Glover, Leelee Sobieski, Steve Zahn, Matthias Schweighoefer, Geoff Bell and Richard O'Brien. Among the dead man's possessions: a mysterious box with a treasure so valuable that the three conspire to hide the body and split the fortune themselves; from National Entertainment Media ... "Coco Chanel" (2008), starring Shirley MacLaine, is the critically acclaimed film that charts the rise of one of the most influential designers of the 20th century, pioneering fashion icon Coco Chanel; from Universal.
On the Indie Front:
In "Flying By" (2009), starring Billy Ray Cyrus, Heather Locklear, Olesya Rulin, David Zayas and Patricia Neal, a real estate developer goes to his 25th high school reunion without his wife and teams up with his old band for a reunion tour; from MTI Home Video.
For the Family:
"Bedtime With Elmo" (2009) is a Sesame Workshop feature that combines clever and familiar bedtime situations with engaging stories, lullabies and humor to illustrate to children how important it is to get a good night's sleep; $14.93 from Warner ... "Power Rangers RPM: Start Your Engines Vol. 1" (2009) is the latest episode from the new Power Rangers series; $19.99 from Disney.
Special Interest:
Just in time for the 40th anniversary of man's first walk on the moon comes "Moon Machines" (2008), a critically-acclaimed six-part documentary focusing on the efforts of the 400,000 people who created the equipment used to achieve the lunar landings; $24.98 from Image Entertainment ... "Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes" (2008) is a PBS American Masters' documentary that follows humorist and commentator Garrison Keillor as he takes his skits and monologues across the country in America's most popular radio show, "A Prairie Home Companion." Filmed during the course of more than a year, this intimate portrait captures Keillor, his actors and musicians as they mingle fact and fiction to create America's collective hometown, Lake Wobegon, on the radio program. $26.95 from Docurama ... "The Released" (2008) is a PBS Frontline documentary that looks at the lives of mentally ill public offenders and the obstacles they face once released from prison.; $24.99 from PBS Distribution ... "Nursery University" (2009) is a documentary that takes a wry look at the intense competition for admission into the best preschools schools around the country, revealing with humor and humanity the surprisingly elaborate process of applications, anxious parent-toddler interviews, placement lotteries and pricey consultants. $26.95 from Docurama ... "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XV" is a four-disc set with four "misunderstood masterpieces" that get the MST commentary treatment: "The Robot Vs. The Aztec Mummy," "The Girl in Lovers Lane," "Zombie Nightmare" and "Racket Girls"; $59.99 from Shout! Factory ... "Young & Handsome: A Night With Jeff Garlin" (2009) is a Comedy Central standup act filmed at the historic Second City Theatre in Chicago; from Shout! Factory.
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THIS WEEK'S DVD RELEASES:
Bedtime With Elmo (2009) Sesame Workshop feature combines clever and familiar bedtime situations with engaging stories, lullabies and humor to illustrate to children how important it is to get a good night's sleep; $14.93. (Warner).
Coco Chanel (2008) Shirley MacLaine Critically acclaimed film that charts the rise of one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. From her humble childhood and early days as a young dressmaker's assistant, to her passionate love affair with a dashing Englishman and ultimate success as a pioneering fashion icon, Coco Chanel is the story of a glamorous woman who was hard to love and harder to ignore. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette. (Universal).
Flying By (2009) Billy Ray Cyrus, Heather Locklear, Olesya Rulin, David Zayas, Patricia Neal. A real estate developer goes to his 25th high school reunion without his wife and teams up with his old band for a reunion tour. Faced with a world where dreams collide with life, he has to consider the effects on his marriage, his daughter and his business. Extras: Alternate ending performance and montage, "A Film Conversation" with the director, DP and editor. (MTI Home Video).
Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes (2008) PBS American Masters' documentary follows humorist and commentator Garrison Keillor as he takes his skits and monologues across the country in America's most popular radio show, "A Prairie Home Companion." Filmed during the course of more than a year, this intimate portrait captures Keillor, his actors and musicians as they mingle fact and fiction to create America's collective hometown, Lake Wobegon, on the radio program. The weekly show, celebrating its 35th anniversary this July, has more than 4 million listeners and is broadcast on 590 stations. $26.95. Extras: Outtakes, "Garrison Keillor Talks to Students," interview with Robert Altman (who directed the big-screen feature "A Prairie Home Companion") and Keillor, filmmaker biography. (Docurama).
Kath & Kim: Season 1 (2008-09) Two-disc set with 17 episodes, $29.98. Extras: Gag reel, deleted scenes, commentaries. (Universal).
Knowing (2009) Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury. Extras: Commentary, "Visions of the Apocalypse" and "The Making of a Futuristic Thriller" featurettes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Summit Entertainment).
Moon Machines (2008) Just in time for the 40th anniversary of man's first walk on the moon comes this critically-acclaimed six-part documentary focusing on the efforts of the 400,000 people who created the equipment used to achieve the lunar landings. Originally debuted on "The Science Channel" during Space Week. The episodes: "Saturn V," "Command Module," "Navigation," "Lunar Module," "Suits" and "Lunar Rover/" $24.98. (Image Entertainment).
Murder, She Wrote: The Complete Tenth Season (1984-85) Five-disc set with 21 episodes, $49.98. (Universal).
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XV. Four-disc set with four "misunderstood masterpieces" that get the MST commentary treatment: "The Robot Vs. The Aztec Mummy," "The Girl in Lovers Lane," "Zombie Nightmare" and "Racket Girls"; $59.99. Extras: Four limited-edition mini-posters, new interviews with the stars from "Zombie Nightmare"; Frank Dietz and Jon Mikl Thor in "Zombie Nightmare = MST3K Dream" featurette; "Glimpses of KTMA: MST3K Scrapbook Scraps I" (original wrap-around segments from the KTMA season in Minneapolis); "Behind-the-Scenes: MST3K Scrapbook Scraps II"; Kevin Murphy and Trace Beaulieu in a sneak peak from the upcoming "Hamlet A.D.D."; promos. (Shout! Factory).
Night Train (2009) Danny Glover, Leelee Sobieski, Steve Zahn, Matthias Schweighoefer, Geoff Bell, Richard O'Brien. Three strangers find themselves on a collision course with destiny when they discover a dead body onboard a night train. Among his possessions: a mysterious box with a treasure so valuable that the three conspire to hide the body and split the fortune themselves. Extras: "Making-of" featurette, interviews with the cast and crew, photo gallery. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (National Entertainment Media).
Nursery University
(2009) In communities across the country, competition for admission
into the best schools is starting very early ... as in preschool. This
documentary takes a wry look at this cultural phenomenon, revealing
with humor and humanity the surprisingly elaborate process of
applications, anxious parent-toddler interviews, placement lotteries
and pricey consultants. Cue the tears, hysterics and breakdowns and
that's just the parents. $26.95. Extras:
"Tips from the Experts: Advice for Getting Into Nursery School";
commentary by the filmmakers; Q&As with the parents, admissions
officers, and filmmakers; deleted scenes. (Docurama)
Peanuts 1960s Collection (Two-disc set with six Peanuts TV specials: "A Charlie Brown Christmas" (1965), "Charlie Brown's All-Stars" (1966), "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" (1966), "You're in Love, Charlie Brown" (1967), "He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown" (1968) and "It was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown" (1969); $29.98. (Warner).
Power Rangers RPM: Start Your Engines Vol. 1 (2009) The latest episode from the new Power Rangers series; $19.99. (Disney).
Push (2009) Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, Djimon Hounsou, Maggie Siff, Scott Michael Campbell. Extras: Commentaries, deleted scenes, "The Science Behind the Fiction" featurette. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Summit Entertainment).
The Released (2008) PBS Frontline documentary looks at the lives of mentally ill public offenders and the obstacles they face once released from prison. This year, hundreds of thousands of prisoners with serious mental illnesses will be released into communities across America, the largest exodus in the nation's history. Typically, mentally ill offenders leave prison with a bus ticket, $75 and two weeks worth of medication. Within 18 months, nearly two-thirds are re-arrested. Frontline examines what happens to the mentally ill when they leave prison and why they return at such alarming rates. $24.99. (PBS Distribution).
Reno 911! The Complete Sixth Season -- Uncensored (2008) Two-disc set with 11 episodes, $26.99. Extras: Reno Department Presents: Office Policies and Workplace Etiquette" eight-part featurette, "Reno Officers at Mardi Gras." (Paramount).
Third Watch: The Complete Second Season (2000-01) Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $59.98. (Warner).
The Unborn (2009) Odette Yustman, Gary Oldman, Meagan Good, Cam Gigandet, James Remar, Atticus Shaffer, Jane Alexander, Idris Elba. Extras: Deleted scenes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Universal).
Young & Handsome: A Night With Jeff Garlin (2009) Comedy Central standup act filmed at the historic Second City Theatre in Chicago. (Shout! Factory).
For more DVD info, check out our DVD calendar pages at
<http://www.onvideo.org/calendar/cal_dvd.htm>
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