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The Dana Carvey Show

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:28:29 +0000

Saturday Night Live veteran Dana Carvey takes a decidedly hilarious spin on politics and pop culture in this amazing, but short-lived sketch comedy series. The Dana Carvey Show debuted on ABC in 1996 and included the comedic talents of Steve Carell(The Office) and Stephen Colbert (The Colbert Report) before either were household names. Also includes Bill Chott, Elon Gold, Heather Morgan, Peggy Shay, and Robert Smigel. The Dana Carvey Show might have hit the airwaves a moment too soon. Only eight episodes were made and only seven of those were broadcast before it was cancelled, even though it enjoyed a loyal following. Available for the first time on DVD, all 8 episodes including one that was never aired!Bonus Features: * One unaired episode.* Deleted scenes.

Starring: Dana Carvey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Robert Smigel
Directed by: John Fortenberry
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Region: Region 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of Discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio : Shout Factory
DVD Release Date : 2009-05-12
Run Time : 180 minutes
ASIN/ISBN : B001LRL4XI
Retail $24.99

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Seth MacFarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:55:58 +0000

From the creator of Family Guy and the co-creator of American Dad! Comes a brand-new animated series of pop culture parodies, skewered stories, and fabulously filthy fun nuggets. Uncensored, uninhibited and unbelievably hilarious, Seth MacFarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy is brimming with the kind of raunchy, twisted humor you can’t see on television no matter how hard you try. So sit back, veg out and enjoy the show. The possibilities are endless…and so are the laughs!

Episodes-Bonus Features:
* 50 Episodes
* Red Carpet Piece

Still Galleries:
* Rough Character Models
* Cleaned Up Character Models
* Colored Character Models

Starring: Seth Macfarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Format: AC-3, Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Region: Region 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of Discs: 1
Rating: Unrated
Studio : 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date : 2009-05-12
Run Time : 54 minutes
ASIN/ISBN : B001RP976A
Retail $22.97

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Star Trek: Motion Picture Trilogy

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:25:18 +0000

STAR TREK MOTION PICTURE TRILOGY SD Prepare to embark on an epic three-part adventure starring the legendary crew of the USS Enterprise as they sacrifice their lives, ship, and freedom to save the universe from imminent destruction. Spanning across three motion pictures, the Star Trek: Motion Picture Trilogy is the ultimate story of heroism, duty and friendship that will thrill old and new fans alike. The films have been digitally remastered and The Wrath of Khan has been fully restored in high definition with brilliant picture quality and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround EX. INCLUDES: STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME OVER 90 MINUTES OF ALL-NEW SPECIAL FEATURES

Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig
Directed by: Leonard Nimoy
Written by: Leonard Nimoy, Nicholas Meyer, Gene Roddenberry, Harve Bennett, Jack B. Sowards, Peter Krikes
Produced by:
Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Original recording remastered, Restored, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Region: Region 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of Discs: 3
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio : Paramount
DVD Release Date : 2009-05-12
Run Time : 335 minutes
ASIN/ISBN : B001TH16CY
Retail $39.98

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The Best of Star Trek: The Original Series

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:20:55 +0000

This series is loved and lauded for a reason: it broke serious dramatic ground for television, postulated a hopeful future for humanity… and it rocks! Like a fine wine it has aged very well, and this disc amply illustrates some (but certainly not all) of the best moments the original Star Trek series has to offer. Even with the addition of CGI visual effects (which are very tastefully and respectfully integrated into the source footage), these old episodes show that good storytelling and solid acting never go out of style.
This is a worthwhile acquisition for both newbies and longtime Trekkers (like myself) who could never justify the sizable investment in the boxed sets. I highly recommend it.

Studio: Paramount Home Video
Release Date: 05/12/2009
Run time: 201 minutes Rating: Nr
Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Ron Soble, Bonnie Beecher
Directed by: Anton Leader
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Region: Region 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of Discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio : Paramount
DVD Release Date : 2009-05-12
Run Time : 201 minutes
ASIN/ISBN : B001TH16CO
Retail $14.98

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Pokemon: Giratina & The Sky Warrior

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:10:00 +0000

The latest Pokemon movie continues a trend of steady improvement that the Pokemon movies have been showing for the past four or five. This movie, the eleventh, chronicles Ash, Dawn, and Brock’s adventures with the legendary Pokemon Shaymin.

The story covers the existence of a Reverse World where the legendary Pokemon Giratina lives, and its connections to the real world. The villain seeks to exploit Giratina and those connections, theoretically for noble purposes; realistically out of sheer madness. The heroes and Shaymin get caught up in the mayhem. The story is not on its surface incredibly complicated, which is a plus considering the intended audience, but there are also some wider themes present if one is looking for them.

Visually, it’s mostly standard anime fare; however, there are plenty of scenes that are quite impressive, especially the attacks of the Pokemon, the portals to and from the Reverse World, and one of the villain’s weapons later on in the movie.

However, the movie started to feel like the Shaymin Channel after a while. If anyone wants to know what moves Shaymin can use and the details and limitations of Shaymin’s Sky Form, all you have to do is watch the movie. I found it to be somewhat irritating after a while, simply because I would have preferred that they spend the time on the story or its characters rather than put so much of a focus on Shaymin, although that’s merely a personal preference.

In summary, it’s a fine movie, and certainly worth watching. It’s not perfect, what with the over-focus on Shaymin. But it’s easily deserving of four stars, and I think it to be an interesting movie for anyone, fans of Pokemon or not.

Starring: Pokémon-Giratina & the Sky Warrior
Format: AC-3, Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of Discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio : Universal Studios
DVD Release Date : 2009-03-31
Run Time : 97 minutes
ASIN/ISBN : B001QWQJ9W
Retail $19.98

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Lisa Lampanelli - Long Live The Queen

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:06:21 +0000

Lisa Lampanelli - The lovable Queen Of Mean is at it again…and no one is immune as Lisa takes off the gloves and delivers an unrelenting barrage of political incorrectness and ’shoot from the lip’ observations. Never shy about engaging in controversy, she deftly navigates the social taboos, stereotypes, and cultural differences that even the boldest of today’s comedians would rarely broach. Lisa’s ability to both rile and charm her audience is what has helped her rise to the pinnacle of the comedy scene as witnessed in this performance originally taped for HBO. Cast aside any preconceptions that you may have had from seeing her appearances on the Comedy Central Roasts of Jeff Foxworthy, Pam Anderson, and Flavor Flav, or any of her Howard Stern or Jay Leno appearances. This is Lisa Lampanelli as she is meant to be seen and heard. Enter at your own risk! DVD features bonus content, including additional jokes and roast out-takes.

Starring: Lisa Lampanelli
Directed by: not specified
Written by:
Produced by:
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Region: Region 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of Discs: 1
Rating: Unrated
Studio : Warner Bros.
DVD Release Date : 2009-03-31
Run Time : 93 minutes
ASIN/ISBN : B001QY9BXQ
Retail $19.95

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Jerome Robbins: Something To Dance About - The Definitive Biography of an American Dance Master

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:57:42 +0000

‘Give me something to dance about and I’ll dance it’ Jerome Robbins to Irving Berlin No other creative figure of the latter twentieth century was as contradictory as Jerome Robbins, and few were as controversial. He was a master of the Broadway musical, transforming its possibilities with such works as West Side Story, Gypsy, and Peter Pan, and was one of the greatest ballet choreographers this country has ever produced.

This first and only documentary on Robbins features excerpts from his personal journals, archival performance footage, and never-before-seen rehearsal recordings, as well as interviews with Robbins himself and over forty witnesses among them Mikhail Baryshnikov; Jacques d’Amboise; Suzanne Farrell; Arthur Laurents; Peter Martins; Rita Moreno; Austin Pendleton; Frank Rich; Chita Rivera; Stephen Sondheim; and Robbins Fiddler collaborators Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, and Joseph Stein. ‘Robbins’ remarkable body of work forever redefined dance and musical theater for a contemporary audience’, says Susan Lacy, Creator and Executive Producer of WNET’s AMERICAN MASTERS, a six-time winner of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Primetime Non-Fiction Series.

‘The revival of West Side Story on Broadway this winter just validates his lasting importance, his lasting impression. We are thrilled to air this film in tribute to Robbins’ genius, celebrating the 90th anniversary of his birth.’ Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About was directed and produced by six-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Judy Kinberg and written by best-selling Robbins biographer Amanda Vaill. This film is narrated by Ron Rifkin (Brothers & Sisters), who performed the roles of both Robbins and his father in a workshop production of the director/choreographer s theatrical autobiography, The Poppa Piece.

Starring: Ron Rifkin, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Stephen Sondheim
Directed by: Judy Kinberg
Written by: Amanda Vaill
Produced by:
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Region: Region 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of Discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio : Kultur Video
DVD Release Date : 2009-03-31
Run Time : 113 minutes
ASIN/ISBN : B001PSVHNK
Retail $29.99

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Stevie Nicks Live In Chicago DVD

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:51:31 +0000

Stevie Nicks, rock’s superstar chanteuse, performs her signature songs with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Fleetwood Mac and her acclaimed solo career -Recorded at her October 2007 ‘Soundstage’ performance.

The POWER of the MUSIC in this epic live concert is absolutely OUTSTANDING. It’s the best of Stevie times 1000.

You also get a really cool “preview” from Warner Bros when you pre-order the DVD.
Stevie is as phenomenal now as she always was. Everything that makes her music, songs, gorgeous inside and out - STEVIE NICKS rocks the house. Her solo career is amazing because SHE is amazing.
Yes, get this DVD and I also recommend “Crystal Visions… The Very Best of Stevie Nicks” to go along with it

Great music that never gets old, no matter how old we get.
Amazing icon she is as she deserves to be!

Starring: Stevie Nicks
Directed by: Joe Thomas
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Region: Region 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of Discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio : Reprise Records
DVD Release Date : 2009-03-31
Run Time : 120 minutes
ASIN/ISBN : B0017WI5JI
Retail $19.98

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The Matrix 10th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Book

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:47:05 +0000

By following up their debut thriller Bound with the 1999 box-office smash The Matrix, the codirecting Wachowski brothers–Andy and Larry–annihilated any suggestion of a sophomore jinx, crafting one of the most exhilarating sci-fi/action movies of the 1990s. Set in the not too distant future in an insipid, characterless city, we find a young man named Neo (Keanu Reeves). A software techie by day and a computer hacker by night, he sits alone at home by his monitor, waiting for a sign, a signal–from what or whom he doesn’t know–until one night, a mysterious woman named Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) seeks him out and introduces him to that faceless character he has been waiting for: Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne). A messiah of sorts, Morpheus presents Neo with the truth about his world by shedding light on the dark secrets that have troubled him for so long: “You’ve felt it your entire life, that there’s something wrong with the world. You don’t know what it is, but it’s there, like a splinter in your mind, driving you mad.” Ultimately, Morpheus illustrates to Neo what the Matrix is–a reality beyond reality that controls all of their lives, in a way that Neo can barely comprehend.

Starring: Keanu Reeves
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Region: Region 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number of Discs: 1
Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio : WARNER HOME VIDEO
DVD Release Date : 2009-03-31
Run Time : 136 minutes
ASIN/ISBN : B001NXBRJG
Retail $34.99

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Leonard Cohen Live In London

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:39:55 +0000

For over four decades, Leonard Cohen has been one of the most important and influential songwriters of our time, a figure whose body of work achieves greater depths of mystery and meaning as time goes on. His songs have set a virtually unmatched standard in their seriousness and range. Sex, spirituality, religion, power - he has relentlessly examined the largest issues in human lives, always with a full appreciation of how elusive answers can be to the vexing questions he raises. But those questions, and the journey he has traveled in seeking to address them, are the ever-shifting substance of his work, as well as the reasons why his songs never lose their overwhelming emotional force. Documentaries, awards, tribute albums and the ongoing march of artists eager to record his songs all acknowledge the peerless contribution Cohen has made to what one of his titles aptly calls “The Tower of Song.” In 2008 Leonard Cohen embarked on his first tour in 15 years. Quickly recognized as musical folklore in the making, 29 of the original dates sold out almost immediately, leaving fans and critics alike hailing the show as a once in a lifetime experience. By popular demand, the Canadian/UK tour was extended and by the end of that year it had reached 84 markets worldwide, selling more than 700,000 tickets. The Live In London release fully captures and recreates the extraordinary show from that tour that earned Cohen more than 80 five-star reviews for his performances.

Track Listing: 1. Dance Me To The End Of Love 2. The Future 3. Ain’t No Cure For Love 4. Bird On The Wire 5. Everybody Knows 6. In My Secret Life 7. Who By Fire 8. Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye 9. Anthem 10. Introduction 11. Tower Of Song 12. Suzanne 13. The Gypsy’s Wife 14. Boogie Street 15. Hallelujah 16. Democracy 17. I’m Your Man 18. Recitation w/ N.L. 19. Take This Waltz 20. So Long, Marianne 21. First We Take Manhattan 22. Sisters Of Mercy 23. If It Be Your Will 24. Closing Time 25. I Tried To Leave You 26. Wither Thou Goest

Starring: Leonard Cohen
Directed by: Edward Sanders
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Region: Region 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of Discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio : Sony
DVD Release Date : 2009-03-31
Run Time : 159 minutes
ASIN/ISBN : B001RTP3Z0
Retail $21.98

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