Gossip Girl - The Complete First Season
Tomatometer: OMG!
It's about time Gossip Girl made it to DVD. Teenage primetime soaps haven't been this good since Brandon and Brenda Walsh tramped their way around swanky Beverly Hills. If you haven't yet tuned in to the critically loved Gossip Girl (and Nielsen ratings say many of you haven't), seize your chance to catch up with the zeitgeist phenomenon before Season 2 begins this September!
Bonus Features:
18 episodes on five discs will be joined by previously unaired episodes, three featurettes, a gag reel, and a free download of the original book, as read for some reason by Christina Ricci.
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - The Complete First Season
Tomatometer: N/A
When it was first announced that a spinoff of the Terminator film franchise was coming to TV, some fans were skeptical. Luckily, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles turned out to be a pretty fun ride, further exploring the Terminator universe while creating its own new story paths. Pick up the release and watch all nine episodes of season one, in which a teenage John Connor (Thomas Dekker) finds himself on the run in 1999 with his overprotective mom Sarah (Lena Headey, less frighteningly ripped than Linda Hamilton) and a benevolent Terminator from the future (Summer Glau).
Bonus Features:
The release includes a handful of deleted scenes from select episodes, plus select cast and crew episode commentaries. Creating the Chronicles tells the show's history from conception to filming, while a smattering of episode-specific features appear throughout the DVD's three discs. Also find audition tapes, a gag reel, and a random feature of Glau at a dance rehearsal.
House - Season Four
Tomatometer: N/A
Season four of the Emmy-winning show about misanthropic doctor Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) comes to DVD. Following the shocking loss of team members Foreman, Chase, and Cameron, House has a brand new team to break in, which he does in signature rascally style, whittling a class of 40 doctors down to a new inner circle of three.
Bonus Features:
A handful of featurettes, favorite episodes of cast members, and a commentary track on the penultimate episode, "House's Head," comprise the bonus menu.
Recount
Tomatometer: N/A
HBO's acclaimed retelling of the 2000 Presidential election --- chads, retractions, controversies and all --- is a must-watch for politically-minded viewers, granted you can bear the humor of the situation and its very real repercussions. Strong performances by Kevin Spacey, Tom Wilkinson, Laura Dern and more bolster the film, written by actor-writer Danny Strong (AKA Doyle from Gilmore Girls and Jonathan Levinson from Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
Bonus Features:
Strong and director Jay Roach (Austin Powers 1, 2, and 3) contribute a commentary, a featurette documents the real-life events of the 200 recount, and actors Spacey and Bob Balaban sit down for one-on-one chats with their real life counterparts.
Dexter - The Complete Second Season
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When I first heard of the show Dexter, I thought it was a live-action adaptation about a kid in a laboratory. Boy, was I off. Season One of the serial killer drama captivated audiences; we even wondered how CBS could edit out the inappropriate content to air episodes on primetime. Now Season Two makes its way to DVD, which should fulfill fans' desires until the next season begins in September, after nearly a year without new episodes.
Bonus Features:
Rejoice at all 12 episodes of Season Two! Weep at the lack of additional bonus features.
Camp Rock
Tomatometer: N/A
You thought High School Musical was a cash cow? Prepare for this week's Camp Rock, a Disney Original Movie you may already be sick of if you have any teen or tween in your life. Tiger Beat sensations the Jonas Brothers star in the musical flick as teenage musicians at a sleep away summer camp, who naturally sing and dance their way through life lessons and first kisses.
Bonus Features:
An extended ending will delight existing fans, as will a "Too Cool!" featurette that teaches you how to be a rock star (the term "rock star" being very loosely defined). Somewhere, Keith Richards is rolling over in his grave. Or would be if he weren't still alive.
Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds
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Kids will dip even deeper into their piggy banks as another Disney phenom comes to DVD. Miley Cyrus, doing her best to put artsy nude photo shoots and boyfriend beefs with fellow Disney stars behind her (go Team Selena Gomez!), should rake in another bazillion dollars with this week's Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds. The concert documentary, which earned shockingly stellar reviews and opened at #1 during its brief theatrical run, follows Cyrus (and her fictional alter ago, Hannah Montana) on tour and also features a guest appearance by those pesky Jonas Brothers.
Bonus Features:
The Best of Both Worlds offers a fair bonus menu of behind-the-scenes looks at Cyrus's concert circus, plus two bonus songs. But the best part about this DVD release is also the one add-on that can make nearly any movie better: 3-D glasses! Four pairs come in each DVD for watching concert scenes filmed in Disney Digital 3-D.
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the blur writes: on Aug 18 2008 06:23 PM RT on DVD continues to be my favorite feature here each week. I get informed about what's coming out, hear about movies I may have missed, and get the witty commentary of the lovely Jen Yamato. Thanks for this feature. (Reply to this) |
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jokerboy1991 writes: on Aug 18 2008 06:53 PM I actually kind of liked Street Kings, sure it was preditable and your run of the mill cop movie but it did entertain me, its a good rental. The Sarah Connor Chronicles are ok, I watched it during the writers striker when nothing else was on. I think its funny that they have the kid playing John Connor who is like 20 something starts out as 15 year old on the show, why couldnt they have said 17 or 18. Laura Lenney is ok on the show, SUMMER GALAU IS HOT AS HELL!!!! I will probably get DEXTER season 2 this week, great show. I think maybe I will rent Miss Pettigrew. Also still no DVD news?!?!?!?!?!?!??!? Well a cool DVD news peice I found on DVDACTIVE is that there releasing a giant box set of CASABLANCA on Blu Ray December 2nd, a must have for Christmas this year! (Reply to this) |
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Some guy you dont know writes: on Aug 18 2008 07:29 PM THE WIZARD OF GORE? IT'S OUT AND NO ONE TOLD ME? ZOMG!!!! (Reply to this) |
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Jen Yamato writes: on Aug 18 2008 07:37 PM Aw gee thanks, Mr. Blur! I'm so glad you read and enjoy this column. Jokerboy, it was just such a huge week for releases alone! I'm sorry again. Point duly noted. (Reply to this) |
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Some guy you dont know writes: on Aug 18 2008 07:43 PM Yeah I agree. Jen's a babe. (Reply to this) |
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The_Duckling writes: on Aug 18 2008 07:46 PM **** yeah! TSK2:ROAW is out! I'm camped out in front of Wal-Mart right now to get it when it opens tomorrow! It's gunna be ****ing inTENSE! (Reply to this) |
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Floor Man writes: on Aug 18 2008 07:57 PM What the hell? Hahahahaha! Who knew The Scorpion King 2 even existed? :) :) :) (Reply to this) |
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Floor Man writes: on Aug 18 2008 08:11 PM In reply to this comment (#1990209) Jen, I agree with the boys (and girls?): RT on DVD is truly awesome. Keep up the good work! :) (Reply to this) |
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ironmanstarks writes: on Aug 18 2008 08:28 PM No good movies out. I may rent Street Kings. (Reply to this) |
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jokerboy1991 writes: on Aug 18 2008 08:31 PM In reply to this comment (#1990209) ah its cool i understand. I cant wait til next week, ENTOURAGE! (Reply to this) |
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-apocolyptic- writes: on Aug 18 2008 08:41 PM In reply to this comment (#1990222) Man Walmart where I live is open 24 hours. I don't even have to wait. (Reply to this) |
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Some guy you dont know writes: on Aug 18 2008 08:48 PM In reply to this comment (#1990237) Jen appreciation day anyone? (Reply to this) |
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davechung writes: on Aug 18 2008 09:15 PM Jen is pretty fly, along with RT on DVD! Thanks for the heads up about GG and I'm actually happy about the Terminator release too because I missed the boat when it came to putting it on the good ole DVR. I don't know why I'm asking, but is the Best of Both Worlds DVD out on Blu-Ray too? Seems like any 3D movie would be much improved in a next-gen format for some reason (but I don't even have a Blu-Ray player, so it makes no difference). !Viva RT on DVD! XOXO, Gossip Girl (Reply to this) |
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nathanpoitras writes: on Aug 18 2008 10:06 PM It's such a lame week, I'm actually a little excited to get Nixon on Blu-Ray. (Reply to this) |
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Jen Yamato writes: on Aug 18 2008 10:33 PM Oh, I'll take what I can get, Bruce. Welcome back, DC! How about having a Gossip Girl DVD party? I'm watching the Terminator: TSCC DVD right now as we speak. (Reply to this) |
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blattman writes: on Aug 18 2008 10:49 PM I loved The Sarah Connor Chronicals. It was a fun ride and I am looking forward to the new season. They really have fun with the genre. (Reply to this) |
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Some guy you dont know writes: on Aug 18 2008 11:29 PM Sarah Connor Chronicals kicks ***. (Reply to this) |
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Bigbrother writes: on Aug 19 2008 01:17 AM Not to be overly critical on Jen Appreciation day and that marriage proposal still stands J-Yam, but House Season 4 actually came out this week as you correctly state in your prose, but there's a picture of House Season 3 actually in the article and the picture is labeled House Season 3. Please fix it before Hugh Laurie see's it and beats us again with his cane. Australian and handi-capped, soooooo violent. (Reply to this) |
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Floor Man writes: on Aug 19 2008 01:32 AM In reply to this comment (#1990293) Haha, sounds good, Bruce. August 18th = Jen Appreciation Day...(not that she shouldn't be on all the others, of course). (Reply to this) |
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HyperionChild writes: on Aug 19 2008 05:04 AM Wow!!! Jen had her "Sarcasm Ray" set on maximum for this RT on DVD!! I loved it!! (Reply to this) |
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