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DVD: I Am Legend

I Am Legend

May 2nd 2008 | DVDs

This is the third adaptation of Richard Matheson’s classic science-fiction novel I Am Legend. In this version Will Smith plays the brilliant scientist Robert Neville, the last human survivor in what is left of New York City, and maybe the world, after the terrible virus attack. Now it is up to him to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus. But he is quickly running out of time ...

$15.99 at Amazon


DVD: No Country for Old Men

No Country for Old Men

March 25th 2008 | DVDs

The Coen brothers make their finest thriller since Fargo with a restrained adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's 2005 novel No Country for Old Men. The movie tells the story of a drug deal gone terribly wrong and the ensuing cat and mouse drama, as three men crosses each other's paths in the desert landscape of 1980 West Texas.

$15.99 at Amazon


Blade Runner

Blade Runner Returns

December 17th 2007 | DVDs

Visually spectacular, intensely action-packed and powerfully prophetic since its debut, Blade Runner returns in Ridley Scott's definitive Final Cut. This five-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition includes five versions of the legendary sci-fi film, an in-depth feature length documentary and one complete disc of bonus content including over 80-minutes of never-before-seen deleted scenes. The whole thing is packaged in a limited edition, numbered "Deckard" briefcase and features rare and collectable memorabilia. Also available in a four-disc Collectors Edition and a two-disc Special Edition.

$54.99 at Amazon


Harry Potter Gift Set

December 12th 2007 | DVDs

This limited edition package includes two-disc editions of Harry Potter 1-5 in a special trunk packaging. Included is also an interactive Harry Potter DVD Game, 5 collectible bookmarks, 16 collectible trading cards and over 3 hours of special content. Perfect during the Christmas Holiday!

$95.99 at Amazon


DVD: Transformers (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Transformers Two-Disc DVD

October 17th 2007 | DVDs

Pretty much almost every male kid who grew up during the 80's were glued to their TV sets watching Transformers. Now we can meet Bumblebee, Megatron and Optimus Prime again in this new live action film Transformers, directed by Michael Bay. This two-disc special edition is 143 minutes of high-adrenaline action and it is More Than Meets the Eye. Transformers!

$22.99 at Amazon


DVD: Heroes

Heroes Season 1 on DVD

August 31st 2007 | DVDs

Combining comic book style and geeky in-jokes, Heroes is a stellar series that draws comparisons to fan favorites such as Lost and The X-Files. And it is now available on DVD! In addition to all the episodes from the first season, this release also includes a never-before-seen, 73-minute version of the show's pilot.

$44.38 at Overstock


Planet Earth

Planet Earth on DVD

July 18th 2007 | DVDs

With an unprecedented production budget of $25 million, and from the makers of Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, over 2,000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, shot entirely in high definition, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet and a stunning television experience. This fully featured box set includes all 11 episodes spanned across five DVD discs. Planet Earth is also available on Blu-ray and HD-DVD.

$53.99 at Amazon


Superman Ultimate Collector Edition

Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition

May 21st 2007 | DVDs

This fully loaded 14-disc box set is a must have for all fans of the Man of Steel. All four Christopher Reeve films — Superman, Superman II, Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace — are included in this set as well as Bryan Singers latest film in the franchise, Superman Returns. Also included is an extensive collection of exclusive extras.

$66.49 at Amazon


DVD: Pans Labyrinth

Pan's Labyrinth

May 16th 2007 | DVDs

Pan's Labyrinth, now released on DVD, is the story of a young girl who enters a world of unimaginable cruelty when she moves in with her new stepfather. Armed with only her imagination, she discovers a mysterious labyrinth and meets a faun who sets her on a path to saving herself and her ailing mother. But soon, the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, and before she can turn back, she finds herself at the center of a ferocious battle between good and evil.

$16.99 at Amazon


DVD: The Queen

The Queen

April 20th 2007 | DVDs

The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Princess Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family. Now available on DVD!

$17.99 at Amazon


DVD: Casino Royale

Casino Royale

March 14th 2007 | DVDs

Meet the new Bond; based on the Ian Fleming novel that introduced Agent 007. In his first mission, Bond must stop a banker to the world's terrorists from winning a high-stakes poker tournament at Casino Royale in Montenegro. Casino Royale is, according to Amazon reviewer, the most brutal and viscerally exciting James Bond film since Sean Connery left Her Majesty's Secret Service.

$15.99 at Amazon


DVD: Borat

Borat - Cultural Learnings

March 7th 2007 | DVDs

Kazakhstani TV personality Borat is dispatched to the United States to report on the "greatest country in the world". With a documentary crew in tow, Borat becomes more interested in locating and marrying Pamela Anderson than on his assignment. Borat is subversively, bracingly funny.

$15.99 at Amazon


DVD: Schoolhouse Rock!

Schoolhouse Rock

February 21st 2007 | DVDs

Conjunction Junction, what's your function? In the 70's and 80's, the catchy Schoolhouse Rock tunes introduced millions of kids to the fundamentals of math, grammar, science, history and economics. Relive the pop culture sensation with this 30th anniversary edition DVD, which includes every song from the series in a collectible 2-disc DVD.

$14.99 at Amazon


DVD: The Departed

The Departed - Special Edition

February 14th 2007 | DVDs

Cops or Criminals. When you're facing a loaded gun what's the difference? Martin Scorsese's new, Oscars nominated, crime drama The Departed is set in South Boston. The state police force is waging an all-out war to take down the city's top organized crime ring. A film from one of America's finest directors featuring stars as Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg.

$20.49 at Amazon


DVD: Flags of Our Fathers

Flags of Our Fathers

February 6th 2007 | DVDs

From Academy Award-winning director Clint Eastwood comes the World War II epic Flags of Our Fathers – the life stories of the six men who raised the flag at The Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II. Flags of Our Fathers is based on the bestselling book by James Bradley with Ron Powers, which chronicled the battle of Iwo Jima and the fates of the flag raisers.

$20.99 at Amazon


24 - Season 5

24 - Season Five on DVD

December 14th 2006 | DVDs

With the sixth season of 24 just about a month away from premiering, why not get up to speed with the fifth season on DVD? This fully loaded DVD box lets you follow federal agent Jack Bauer and his colleagues at CTU through 24 nerve-wracking episodes and comes complete with an additional disc full of extra features — including an exclusive look at the upcoming sixth season.

$41.49 at Amazon


The Da Vinci Code (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)

The Da Vinci Code on DVD

November 14th 2006 | DVDs

The widescreen edition of The Da Vinci Code is one of the biggest DVD releases of the year, and Amazon currently gives you a 50 % discount if you order it now. The DVD extras on a film as popular as The Da Vinci Code should be plentiful, and this version doesn't skimp. With over 90 minutes of special features, including ten behind-the-scenes features, there's a lot here to explore beyond the film itself.

$14.87 at Amazon


Friday the 13th - From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (8 Movies)

Friday the 13th

October 13th 2006 | DVDs

Today it's Friday the 13th, a day considered to be a day of bad luck in many cultures around the globe. So why not get your self a copy of the Friday the 13th box From Crystal Lake to Manhattan and you'll have eight classical slasher films to watch. You can stay home watching movies all day long, and hopefully be in a safe place...

$43.47 at Amazon


X-Men - The Last Stand Collector's Edition

October 2nd 2006 | DVDs

The X-Men, mutant heroes sworn to defend a world that hates and fears them, are back! This time, with the help of new recruits The Beast and Angel, they must face evolution itself in the form of their former teammate, Jean Grey. This collector's edition comes packed with extra features, including an exclusive comic written by X-Men creator Stan Lee... his first original Marvel comic in five years!

$23.99 at Amazon


Lost on DVD

Lost on DVD

September 5th 2006 | DVDs

The multiple award-winning drama Lost reaches new heights in its spectacular second season as the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 discover they are not alone in their battle against "the Others". Prepare yourself for the DVD experience of season two, complete with over 8 hours of original bonus material you can't see anywhere else, including unaired original flashbacks.

$37.99 at Amazon


DVD Box: Entourage – The Complete First Two Seasons

Entourage DVD Box

July 24th 2006 | DVDs

The first two seasons of Entourage – the story about Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier), a rising Hollywood star and his three childhood companions – is now available in DVD form. The series is a big success created by HBO and it has everything viewers can expect from an HBO series: smart, hilarious, and highly addictive. Kind of a Sex and the City for men.

$52.37 at Amazon


DVD: Munich – Limited Edition

Munich - Limited Edition

May 15th 2006 | DVDs

The world was watching in 1972 as 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics. This is the story of what happened next. Munich is an exciting, straightforward thriller, based on the book Vengeance: The True Story of an Israeli Counter-Terrorist Team, by George Jonas.

$27.99 at Amazon