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RT on DVD & Blu-Ray: Harry Potter and Public Enemies (13 comments)
This week on home video, it's all about Harry Potter. The franchise's sixth installment comes out on DVD and Blu-Ray this week, but that's not all. Warner Home Video is also releasing "Ultimate Editions" of the first two films, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, which are jampacked with new special features. But if HP and the gang aren't your thang, then there are several other new releases, from Public Enemies to The Cove, a couple of oldies but goodies, a limited edition box set for a popular TV show, and a workout video (yeah, you read that right). Peruse this week's column and see if you'll be picking up any of these choice selections.
RT on DVD & Blu-Ray: Terminator Salvation and a Smithsonian Battle (22 comments)
Pickings are indeed slim this week for new releases on home video. While we have the requisite new releases, which include a couple of major pictures that opened earlier this year (Terminator Salvation and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian) and a couple of lesser-known flicks (Paper Heart and A Christmas Tale), the offerings were decidedly lacking in terms of special editions and newly packaged items. As such, we've decided to profile a handful of Blu-Ray reissues of films we already know and love (well, most of us, anyway), like Gremlins, The Mask of Zorro, and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Check out our complete list and see what tickles your fancy this week!
RT on DVD & Blu-Ray: Angels & Demons, Funny People, and Superman (19 comments)
This week in home video, we've got a lot of brand new releases paired up with a handful of old classics making their comebacks. Among the choices from the current year's latest releases are the conspiracy theory-themed blockbuster based on Dan Brown's novel of the same name, Angels & Demons, as well as the Judd Apatow film about standup comedy, Funny People, which stars Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen. Then we've got Four Christmases and Shorts to round out the new ones, while titles such as The Monster Squad, Ichi the Killer, and Hogan's Heroes make up some of the other choices. Have a look and see what could be added to your collection this week!
RT on DVD & Blu-Ray: Star Trek, Bruno, and Cheaper Sopranos (33 comments)
If you're a fan of outer space-themed entertainment, then you'll find plenty to love in this week's rundown of new releases in home video. First and foremost, we've got the J.J. Abrams reboot of the beloved Star Trek franchise, which came out in May of this year. Then, we've also got the complete series of the Sci-Fi (now SyFy) Channel's original show, Farscape, and hitting Blu-Ray for the first time is the somewhat "spoofy" comedy Galaxy Quest. If aliens and laser guns aren't your thing, however, there's also an ultimate edition of one of cinema's greats (Gone with the Wind), several other first-time releases, and a cheaper version of one of television's most influential shows in recent memory (The Sopranos). Check the full list to see what's worth picking up this week.
RT on DVD: Up, the Ultimate Watchmen Cut, and More (38 comments)
Last week, we announced the release of the big screen version of one of the Hasbro toy company's most beloved franchises, G.I. Joe; it's only fitting that this week we announce the release of the animated series' complete collection. And it's impressive. On top of that, we've got a couple of hot new releases as well, including Pixar's Up and the indie hit Ballast. Sci-fi fans will enjoy the high definition re-release of Logan's Run, while baseball fans will find literally hours upon hours of entertainment in the Official World Series Film Collection. To round out the rest of the list, we've got another animated series collection, a highly rated Michael Mann thriller, the "ultimate" cut of Watchmen, and a new edition of another Pixar classic, Monsters, Inc. Check the article for details on these new releases!
RT on DVD: G.I. Joe, Rocky, and Christmas Classics (75 comments)
This week, another Hasbro toy franchise's debut hits DVD, as well as a modern remake of a suspenseful thriller, a couple of classics, a doc on the food industry, a couple of perennial Christmas favorites, and a box set of arguably the greatest sports film franchise. Check out our list of recommendations and see if a few of them don't make it onto your shelves!
RT on DVD: Ice Age, Battlestar, and Creeps (20 comments)
This week on home video, we've rounded up the usual new releases, but we've also got a lot of independent films that were critically acclaimed but sadly underseen. Then, we've got a reissue of a French classic, a collection of films from a legendary American director, and a couple of sci-fi crowd pleasers. If you're looking for good drama, you don't need huge budgets and larger-than-life stars, and if you need further proof, simply have a look at the highly rated indies on today's list, including Il Divo and Medicine for Melancholy. If that's not your bag, then you might be interested in either Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, or the 15th Anniversary Blu-Ray edition of Stargate. For the kids, we've got Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, and for the horror fans, there's Fear(s) of the Dark and Night of the Creeps, both fun in their own ways. Check out the full list!
RT on DVD: Transformers, Peanuts, and an Easy Rider (44 comments)
This week on home video, you'll be seeing a lot of shapeshifting robots engaged in epic battles with each other, as not only does Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen hit store shelves, but also the all-encompassing Transformers 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Edition. While the former was a poorly reviewed box-office smash hit, the latter is the source material (as in, every single episode of the Generation One series), often equally incomprehensible in plot, but somehow much more endearing. In addition, we've got a handful of indie dramas in Cheri, Beauty in Trouble, and the Criterion re-release of director Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding, which comes packed with special features. Then we've got something for the kids, something for fans of mindless action films, and an American classic getting the hi-def treatment. Check out our picks and decide what you'll be snatching up this week.
RT on DVD: Drag Me to Hell and All of Futurama (19 comments)
This week on home video, we've got a couple of big winners (at least, in our book), a couple of overlooked films, some so-so new releases, and a couple of classic favorites getting the high definition treatment. For those of you who were hotly anticipating Sam Raimi's return to the horror genre, you'll be pleased to know that Drag Me to Hell is finally available on DVD and Blu-Ray, and fans of the sleeper hit animated series Futurama will positively geek out at the latest collection to hit shelves. Marvel loyalists will get a second chance to check out a few of their new animated films, and we'll put you onto a couple of good indie flicks that failed to get much exposure.
RT on DVD: Snow White, Some New Comedies, and a Miracle (15 comments)
This week in home video, we had to wade through some slim pickings to give you a handful of rentals and video purchases worth your time. Having said that, we still managed to select a few gems here and there that many of you will be able to appreciate. There are several new releases coming out tomorrow, though most of them did not fare too well with critics (Year One, My Life in Ruins, Imagine That), and then we've got a couple of reissued classics (Snow White from the Disney vault and Miracle on 34th Street). There are a couple of docs, and a straight-to-DVD horror flick that might actually be worth a gander. In any case, take a look and see for yourself.
RT on DVD: Monsters vs. Aliens, a Wizard, and Ghostbusters (14 comments)
This week on home video, we've got a bunch of '09 films hitting DVD shelves (Monsters vs. Aliens, Away We Go, The Brothers Bloom, and more), as well as a couple of fantasy classics for those who grew up in the 80s (Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal) that are getting the high definition treatment for the first time. Then we've got one iconic film receiving a brand new anniversary edition (The Wizard of Oz) and a first-time complete collection of a movie-based cartoon series (The Real Ghostbusters). As usual, we've tried to bring a good variety to the list while still highlighting the brand new releases, so have a look and see if anything tickles your fancy.
RT on DVD: Observe and Report, Classic Star Trek, and more. (21 comments)
Coming out on home video this week are a few new releases from earlier this year (such as Ghosts of Girlfriends Past and Observe and Report), as well as a couple of collections of older, more classic films (a collection dedicated to Paul Newman and two compilations of the Star Trek movies). We've got some animation for the kids (Battle for Terra, a Wallace and Gromit collection), and we've got some animation for the adults (Rob Zombie's animated film The Haunted World of El Superbeasto). Plus, there's a few other little goodies thrown in for good measure, so click on through and read up on what we think are the most interesting DVDs hitting store shelves this week!
RT on DVD: Wolverine, Next Day Air, And Lots Of Horror (31 comments)
The new releases in home video this week are definitely a sign that we're approaching the Fall season rather quickly. Most of the notable selections sit squarely within the horror or thriller genre, and the picks we highlight this week reflect that. Aside from the two brand new DVDs dropping this week (X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Next Day Air), we've also got a couple of compilations featuring selections from two horror masters (John Carpenter: Master of Fear Collection and Wes Craven Collection), a couple of quirky genre-benders (Army of Darkness: Screwhead Edition and King Kong vs. Godzilla), and an anthology dedicated to one legendary movie villain (The Hannibal Lecter Collection). But we've also thrown in a couple of alternate choices for everyone else, so have a look!
RT on DVD: Crank 2, The Office, Creepshow, And More (14 comments)
This week in home video, we've gone out of our way to provide you with a nice variety of selections, as we always try to do. Of course, there are the newest of the new releases (Crank 2 and Dance Flick, both of which opened earlier this year), as well as a couple of classics getting the hi-def treatment (Friday and Creepshow). We've got one of the hottest comedies on television (The Office), and we've got a strange little half animated, half live-action gem from the Disney archives (Bedknobs and Broomsticks). If arthouse is your thing, we've got an entry on the week's Criterion Collection releases and a visually sumptuous Terrence Malick film (The New World). And to top it off, there's a documentary on a fashion legend (Valentino: The Last Emperor) and a film starring some familiar names before they made it big (Set It Off). So grab your popcorn and fire up them video machines, because it's time for some DVD action.
RT on DVD: Exclusive Informers clip, Dungeons & Dragons, and more! (16 comments)
This week in home releases, we have a Bret Easton Ellis adaptation (The Informers, which we present with an exclusive clip), a classy Criterion release (The Last Days of Disco), a complete set of a classic 1980s cartoon (Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series), some Stephen King horror that's hitting high-def (Children of the Corn), and shirtless guys beating the stuffing out of each other (Fighting). In other words, there's something for everyone this week. keep reading for a guide your best DVD and Blu-Ray options this week. Movies based on Bret Easton Ellis books are always tough sells in theaters. The author of American Psycho, Less Than Zero, and The Rules of Attraction is adept at creating slick stories of debutantes and libertines behaving very, very badly. The Informers, a seamy, cynical peek into sex and glamor during the 1980s, is no exception.
RT on DVD: From Hannah Montana's Hoedown to Last House on the Left (21 comments)
This week, get your Miley Cyrus fix with Hannah Montana's feature-length trip to the big screen (Hannah Montana The Movie), or do a complete 180-degree turn with the latest Hollywood horror remake (Last House on the Left). Director James Toback goes the documentary route with boxing's Iron Mike (Tyson), while David Lynch's daughter Jennifer continues the family legacy for eccentric thrills (Surveillance, starring Julia Ormond and Bill Pullman). Actress Lori Petty makes her directorial debut with a personal indie drama (The Poker House) while Tilda Swinton turns in a powerhouse performance as an alcoholic kidnapper (Julia). An '80s sci-fi gaming classic makes its way to Blu-ray (The Last Starfighter) and we take a look at a trio of Toho reissues and new TV on DVD inside!
RT on DVD: A Sweet I Love You, Man Deleted Scene, Zooey Deschanel's Latest, and More (11 comments)
You're in for some sweet, sweet movie watching this week, starting with the latest in bromantic comedies (I Love You, Man, starring Paul Rudd and Jason Segel). Those with a High School Musical fetish should check out Zac Efron's more grown-up vehicle (17 Again), while you twee cineastes have a new reason to worship Zooey Deschanel (Gigantic, also starring Paul Dano). Go European with a few highly rated imports (Oscar nominee The Class; Paris 36; London to Brighton) or go lowbrow with a direct-to-DVD college comedy sequel (Road Trip: Beer Pong). Lastly, check out everyone's favorite heroes on a half-shell (the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 25th Anniversary set) and a few sci-fi throwbacks (the retro spoof Alien Trespass; Starman on Blu-ray).
RT on DVD: Race to Witch Mountain, The Soloist, Delgo (12 comments)
We know it's shaping up to be quite a disappointing week for DVD, but we promise at least a little light at the end of the tunnel. If fantasy is your thing, you've got the latest family flick from the artist formerly known as The Rock (Race to Witch Mountain), an otherworldly animated flop (Delgo), and Thomas Jane's strange sci-fi actioner based on a role-playing game (Mutant Chronicles). Joe Wright delivers an Oscar would-be (The Soloist, starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.) while the likes of Sienna Miller, Peter Sarsgaard, Forest Whitaker, Dakota Fanning and others languish in poorly-reviewed indie pics (The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, Fragments). Only Blu-ray owners truly have something to celebrate (Big Trouble in Little China on Blu-ray)! Read on for more.
RT on DVD: Fast & Furious, Dragonball: Evolution, Battlestar Galactica (33 comments)
If you missed last weekend's Comic-Con (see RT's full coverage here), you're in luck; it's a particularly geeky week for DVD. Kicking things off are Fox's live-action adaptation of one of Japan's best loved mangas (the disappointing adventure Dragonball: Evolution), the fourth in a franchise for car lovers (Fast & Furious, starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker), and DC's latest animated feature (Green Lantern: First Flight). But what could be nerdier than this week's new TV series on DVD? Pick from Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5, Battlestar Galactica The Complete Series, Dr. Who, Torchwood, and Joss Whedon's Dollhouse Season One! Read on.
RT on DVD: Watchmen Director's Cut, Coraline, Animated GI Joe (55 comments)
As the entire combined forces of North American geek culture descend on San Diego's Comic-Con this week, fear not; geekiness galore is to be found in this week's new releases! First up, pick up the eagerly anticipated extended version of a superhero fan favorite (Watchmen: Director's Cut), and watch as Henry Selick brings a Neil Gaiman fairytale to life -- in three dimensions (Coraline)! Sci-fi nerds should like the recut, feature-length pilot of a long-running series (Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods), while French New Wave enthusiasts have a Jean-Luc Godard double feature, courtesy of Criterion (Made in USA, Two or Three Things I Know About Her). Finally, hearken back to the '80s with a hearty, "Yo, Joe!" (GI Joe: Season 1.1).
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