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November 4, 2008
Title -Link- Year Studio Details
Get Smart 2008 Warner 2.35:1, DD 5.1; digital copy; $28.98 SRP
also available in Two-Disc Special Edition ($34.99 SRP)
with Comedy Optimization Mode (alternative jokes) and on
3-Disc Blu-ray ($35.99 SRP) with Get Smart Kaos Control
DVD movie game and more
Futurama: Bender's Game 2008 Fox 3rd direct-to-DVD movie; 1.78:1, DD 5.1; $29.99 SRP;
cast & crew audio commentary, deleted scene, outtakes,
Futurama Genetics Lab, "Dungeons & Dragons & Futurama"
featurette, 3D Models featurette, "How to Draw 'Futurama'
in 83 Easy Steps" featurette, storyboard animatic,
Bender's anti-piracy warning, sneak peek of next movie;
Also available on Blu-ray Disc with picture-in-picture
Shrek the Halls 2007 DreamWorks 1.78:1, DD 5.1; $19.99 SRP; 2 Madagascar Christmas sing-
alongs, Gingy's Dunking Game, Shrek Carnival Craze game
demo & cheat code, DreamWorks Animation jukebox; Also
available in 2-pack with Shrek the Third or in limited edition
sets with Ty character plushes: Shrek, Donkey, Puss, Gingy
Barbie in A Christmas Carol 2008 Universal 1.78:1, DD 5.1; $19.98 SRP
A Christmas Story:
Ultimate Collector's Edition
1983 Warner 1.85:1, DD 5.1; $39.99 SRP; 2-Disc Special Edition DVD
in retro cookie tin packaging with 5 cookie cutters, 48-
page cookbook with film photos & quotes, and chef's apron
Also available: 2-Disc DVD only, Blu-ray Disc, Blu-ray Gift Set
Popeye the Sailor, Volume 3 1941-43 Warner 2-disc set: 32 theatrical shorts; 1.33:1, DD 1.0; $34.98 SRP
Volume 1 DVD Review
Batman: The Complete Animated Series 1992-99 Warner 17-disc set: 109 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 2.0; 40-page
collector's book with never-before-seen production artwork,
8 featurettes, 12 creator audio commentaries; $107.92 SRP
Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series 1983-87 HIT/Lionsgate 20-disc set: 96 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 2.0; $139.98 SRP
new Red Fraggle short, original illustrated poster, performer
& puppetmaker interviews, alternative UK opening, "Let the
Music Play", series wrap party excerpts, premium packaging
Get Smart: The Complete Series 1965-70 HBO 25-disc set: 138 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 1.0;
interviews, Museum of Radio & TV seminar; $199.95 SRP
Little House on the Prairie:
The Complete Series
1974-84 Lionsgate 60-disc set: pilot, 203 episodes, 3 TV movies;
1.33:1, DD 1.0; $279.98 SRP; 3 exclusive bonus discs
with 7 actor interviews, 3 Alison Arngrim audio
commentaries, 5 featurettes, wagon-shaped album
Spin City: Season 1 1996-97 Shout! 4-disc set: 24 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 2.0; 7 audio
commentaries, Paley Center seminar highlights, all-new
interviews with Michael J. Fox, cast & crew; $39.99 SRP
JAG: The Seventh Season 2001-02 Paramount 6-disc set: 24 episodes; 1.78:1, DD 2.0; $55.98 SRP
Alvin and the Chipmunks:
Special Edition
  2007 Fox 2-disc set: 1.85:1, DD 5.1; $29.98 SRP; deleted scenes,
"Behind the Nuts" munkumentary; "Chipmunks Live on
Tour!", "The Dudes Behind the Munks", "Get Munked" dance
instruction, "Chipmunk Funk Mixer" interactive feature,
"The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" and "Witch
Doctor" music videos; also available in Limited Edition Gift
Set
with Alvin Beanie Baby plush toy ($34.99 SRP)
Goal II: Living the Dream 2008 Genius 2.35:1, DD 5.1; $19.95 SRP; sequel to Goal! Dream Begins
Transsiberian 2008 First Look 2.35:1, DD 5.1; $28.98 SRP
When Did You Last See Your Father? 2008 Sony 2.35:1, DD 5.1; $28.96 SRP
Blu-ray Disc Debuts     Misc. New to Blu-ray: Futurama: Bender's Game, A Christmas Story,
A Christmas Story: Gift Set







November 11, 2008
Title -Link- Year Studio Details
Kung Fu Panda 2008 DreamWorks (11/9) 2.35:1, DD 5.1; $29.99 SRP; audio commentary,
3 making-of featurettes, extras on Chinese food & pandas,
music video, printables & weblinks, DreamWorks video
jukebox; Also in 2-Disc set with new 22-minute short Secrets
of the Furious Five
, Po's Power Play activities, 5 "Land of
the Panda" features, 2 DVD-ROM game demos and on
Blu-ray Disc with 2 exclusive BD-Live extras
Scrubs: The Complete Seventh Season 2007-08 ABC/Disney 2-disc set: 11 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 5.1; $29.99 SRP
"My Making of 'My Princess'", deleted scenes, alternate lines,
bloopers, "1 on 1 with Ken Jenkins", commentaries, Easter Egg
The Cosby Show: The Complete Series 1984-92 First Look 26-disc set: 201 uncut episodes; 1.33:1, DD 2.0;
all-new Bill Cosby interview, photo gallery, pilot episode
script, select series discography; "25th Anniversary
Commemorative Edition"; $124.98 SRP
I Dream of Jeannie: The Complete Series 1965-70 Sony 20-disc set: 139 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 1.0; $174.95 SRP
collectible bottle packaging with episode trivia cards
7th Heaven: The Seventh Season 2002-03 Paramount 5-disc set: 22 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 2.0; $49.98 SRP
Walt Disney Treasures:
The Chronological Donald, Volume 4
1951-61 Disney 2-disc set: 31 Donald Duck cartoon shorts, 2 commentaries,
"Donald Goes to the Press", "The Unseen Donald Duck:
Trouble Shooters", Donald's "Mickey Mouse Works" cartoons;
1.33:1, DD 1.0; $32.99 SRP; Walt Disney Treasures
Walt Disney Treasures: Dr. Syn,
The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
1964 Disney 2-disc set: 3 hour-long "Disneyland" episodes & theatrical
cut; Walt Disney's TV introductions, "Dr. Syn: The History
of the Legend", "Walt Disney: From Burbank to London";
1.33:1, DD 1.0; $32.99 SRP; Walt Disney Treasures
Walt Disney Treasures: Annette 1958 Disney 2-disc set: 19 serial episodes, 2 full "Mickey Mouse Club"
episodes, "To Annette, with Love", "Musically Yours,
Annette"; 1.33:1, DD 1.0; $32.99 SRP; Disney Treasures
Hellboy II: The Golden Army 2008 Universal 1.85:1, DD 5.1; $29.98 SRP; director & cast commentaries,
7 set visits, Troll Market Tour, deleted scenes with optional
commentary, animated epilogue comic; Also available in
3-Disc Special Edition DVD with director's intro, director's
notebook, concept art gallery, "Hellboy: In the Service of
The Demon" 2-hour documentary, Puppet Theatre production
workshop, poster gallery, DVD-ROM script; on 2-Disc Blu-
ray
with exclusive BD-Live features, and in DVD Collector's
Set
and Blu-ray Collector's Set with Golden Army statuette,
limited edition poster, director's production journal, COA
Star Wars: The Clone Wars 2008 Warner 2.35:1, DD 5.1; $28.98 SRP; also available in Two-Disc
Special Edition
DVD with "Clone Wars" TV series preview
and on Blu-ray with exclusive video commentary and
Hologram Memory Challenge game
Swing Vote   2008 Touchstone DVD and Blu-ray expected
This Christmas 2007 Sony 2.35:1 & 1.33:1; $28.96 SRP; cast commentary, deleted
& extended scenes, making-of featurette, Chris Brown
music video; Also available on Blu-ray ($38.96 SRP)
The Perfect Holiday 2008 Sony 1.85:1, DD 5.1; $27.96 SRP
JFK: Ultimate Collector's Edition 1991 Warner 2-disc Special Edition DVD: 2.35:1, DD 5.1; extended
director's cut, documentary "Beyond JFK: A Question of
Conspiracy", new feature-length documentary "The Kennedys:
America's Emerald Kings", hardcover book with rare production
photos, 5 photo cards with character mini-bios; collection of
Kennedy family letters, speeches and photos; $39.98 SRP
Also available: Blu-ray, DVD without physical bonuses
Sunset Boulevard: Centennial Collection 1950 Paramount 2-disc set: 1.33:1, DD 1.0; $24.99 SRP; commentary &
other extras from the 2002 DVD plus 9 new featurettes:
"The Beginning", "The Noir Side", "Sunset Boulevard Becomes
a Classic", "The Two Sides of Ms. Swanson", "Stories of
Sunset Boulevard", "A Portrait of William Holden",
"Recording", "The City", "Behind the Gates: The Lot"
Roman Holiday: Centennial Collection 1953 Paramount 2-disc set: 1.33:1, DD 1.0; $24.99 SRP; 5 new featurettes:
"Audrey Hepburn: The Paramount Years", "Remembering
Audrey", "Dalton Trumbo: From A-List to Blacklist", "Behind
the Gates: Costumes", "Rome with a Princess"; "Restoring
Roman Holiday", "Paramount in the '50s", trailers, galleries
Sabrina: Centennial Collection 1954 Paramount 2-disc set: 1.33:1, DD 1.0; $24.99 SRP; 5 new featurettes:
"Audrey Hepburn: Fashion Icon", "Sabrina's World",
"William Holden: The Paramount Years", "Supporting
Sabrina", "Behind the Gates: Camera"; "Audrey Hepburn:
In Her Own Words", "Paramount in the '50s", galleries
The Sopranos: The Complete Series 1999
-
2007
Warner 33-disc set: 86 episodes; 1.78:1, DD 5.1; $399.98 SRP
2 new bonus feature discs include 2 "Supper with The
Sopranos" discussions, Paley Center panel discussion,
16 new deleted scenes, Sopranos parody clips, and
3 soundtrack CDs
Harry Potter: Years 1-5 Set 2001-07 Warner 5-disc DVD ($49.92 SRP) and Blu-ray ($129.95) sets
in new super slim cases; Also in 12-disc Limited Edition Gift
Set
with trading cards, bookmarks, bonus disc, DVD game
Blu-ray Disc Debuts     Misc. New to Blu-ray: Kung Fu Panda, Hellboy II: The Golden Army,
Band of Brothers, JFK: Ultimate Collector's Edition, Harry
Potter
: Years 1-5 Set
, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, This Christmas,
Hellboy II: Collector's Set








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November 18, 2008

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Title -Link- Year Studio Details
WALL•E 2008 Disney 2.40:1, DD 5.1, director's audio commentary, deleted
scenes, short film Presto, new short BURN•E, "Animation Sound
Design", "WALL•E's Tour of the Universe"; $29.99 SRP; Also in
3-Disc Special Edition DVD ($39.99 SRP) with more deleted
scenes, making-of featurettes, BnL shorts, documentary film
The Pixar Story, "WALL•E's Treasures and Trinkets", "Lots
of Bots" storybook, and DisneyFile digital copy; 2-Disc Blu-ray
($35.99 SRP) with exclusive BURN•E picture-in-picture, Cine-
Explore, Axiom Arcade, Geek Track, and BD-Live; and 3-Disc
Blu-ray
($40.99 SRP) with digital copy; Film Info and Tie-Ins
Tropic Thunder   2008 DreamWorks 2.35:1, DD 5.1; Available in single-disc DVD,
2-Disc Unrated Director's Cut and Unrated Blu-ray
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 2008 Warner 1.85:1, DD 5.1; $29.98 SRP; deleted scenes, gag reel,
"Go Jump Off a Cliff"; also available in 2-Movie Limited
Edition Giftset and on Blu-ray
Jeff Dunham's
Very Special Christmas Special
2008 Image Comedy Central holiday TV special; $14.98 SRP
outtakes, holiday tips, ask Santa-Walter, behind-the-scenes
The Real Ghostbusters:
The Complete Collection
1986-91 TimeLife (11/15) 25-disc set available exclusively from TimeLife.com
all 147 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 2.0; $179.99; unique collector's
box, 21 audio commentaries, 5 documentaries, 86 episode
intros, unaired original pilot, booklet (with synopses, trivia
& art for each episode), crew and voice cast interviews, music
& effects-only soundtracks, galleries, storyboards, scripts
Bones: Season Three 2007-08 Fox 5-disc set: 15 episodes; 1.78:1, DD 5.1; $59.98 SRP
Charmed: The Complete Series 1998
-
2006
Paramount 49-disc set: 178 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 2.0;
cast & crew audio commentaries, "The Making of 'Charmed'",
"Story of 'Charmed'" 2-part documentary, "Forever Charmed"
fan profiles, new exclusive extras including unaired original
pilot; $249.98 SRP; Also available in Limited Deluxe Edition
($338.98 SRP) - packaged in life-sized Book of Secrets replica
Dr. Who: The Complete Fourth Series 2008 BBC Warner 13 episodes; 1.78:1, DD 5.1; $99.98 SRP
"Doctor Who Confidential" pieces
Hannah Montana: Season 1 2006-07 Disney 4-disc set: 26 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 5.1; $39.99 SRP
"Back Home Again with Miley", 2008 Disney Channel Games
kick-off episode with Miley Cyrus performance, "Hannah
Highlights" interviews and trivia on select episodes
Hawaii Five-O: The 5th Season 1972-73 Paramount 6-disc set: 24 episodes; 1.33:1, DD mono; $49.99 SRP
The Odd Couple: The Final Season 1974-75 Paramount 4-disc set: 22 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 1.0; $39.98 SRP
Season 5; Season 3 DVD Review
300: Limited Collector's Edition 2007 Warner 3-disc set: 2.35:1, DD 5.1; commentary, deleted scenes,
Spartan History and making-of featurettes, Frank
Miller documentary, new featurette "To the Hot Gates: A
Legend Retold", digital copy, 52-page photo book, 6 poster
cards, lucite display with motion film image; $49.92 SRP
Hannah Montana DVD Game 2008 Disney $29.99 SRP
High School Musical DVD Game 2008 Disney $29.99 SRP
Blu-ray Disc Debuts     Misc. New to Blu-ray: WALL•E (2-Disc Set), WALL•E (3-Disc with
Digital Copy)
, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2


November 25, 2008

Title -Link- Year Studio Details
Hancock 2008 Sony Rated and Unrated single-disc DVDs: 2.35:1, DD 5.1; 5
featurettes; $28.96 SRP; Also available in 2-Disc Special
Edition
DVD ($34.95 SRP) with both unrated & rated cuts, 2
additional featurettes and digital copy; and on 2-Disc
Blu-ray
($39.95 SRP) with all DVD extras plus On-Set Visual
Diary picture-in-picture on Unrated version
Fred Claus 2007 Warner 2.35:1 & 1.33:1, DD 5.1; $28.98 SRP; director's
audio commentary, 25 minutes of deleted scenes; Also
on Blu-ray with "Vince and Paul's Fireside Chats", "Sibling
Rivalry", "Elves Tell All", Ludacrismas music video, game
Space Chimps 2008 Fox 2.35:1 & 1.33:1, DD 5.1; "Fox Movie Channel Presents
Casting Session", TV ads, still gallery; $29.98 SRP
Also on Blu-ray with exclusive space trivia track
Meet Dave 2008 Fox 1.85:1 & 1.33:1, DD 5.1; gag reel, "Crew Confessions"
Also on Blu-ray with 4 deleted scenes, alternate ending,
3 Fox Movie Channel specials, crew profiles, making-of
Bottle Rocket: Criterion Collection 1996 Criterion 1.85:1, DD 5.1; $39.95 SRP; audio commentary by Wes
Anderson & Owen Wilson, original short film, making-of
documentary, 11 deleted scenes, screen test, storyboards,
location & behind-the-scenes photos, 1978 short Murita Cycles,
lecture, booklet with essay; Also on Blu-ray Disc
24: Redemption 2008 Fox TV movie's extended cut; 1.78:1, DD 5.1; $26.98 SRP
audio commentary, "24: Season 6 in 4 Minutes", making-of
featurette, "Children of War", season 7 premiere excerpt
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All 2008 Paramount 1.33:1, DD 2.0; $19.99 SRP; hour-long special
Beverly Hills 90210: The Sixth Season 1995-96 Paramount 8-disc set: 33 episodes; 1.33:1, DD 2.0; $59.98 SRP
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: The Final Season 1968-69 Paramount 4-disc set: 30 episodes; 1.33:1, DD mono; $39.98 SRP
The Mod Squad: Season 2, Volume 1 1969 Paramount 4-disc set: 13 episodes; 1.33:1, DD mono; $39.98 SRP
Blu-ray Disc Debuts     Misc. New to Blu-ray: Hancock (Unrated), Fred Claus, Bottle Rocket:
Criterion
, Space Chimps, Meet Dave

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DD 5.1 - Dolby Digital 5.1; DTS 5.1 - Digital Theater Surround Sound; DD 2.0 - Dolby 2-Channel Surround or Stereo
SRP - Suggested Retail Price; TBA - To Be Announced; OAR - Original Aspect Ratio (DVD preserves the ratio the film was created for)

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