http://www.onvideo.org/calendar/cal_dvd.htm#Feb19February 19
American Gangster (2007) Dir.: Ridley Scott; Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, Armand Assante, John Ortiz, John Hawkes, RZA, Lymari Nadal, Yul Vasquez, Ruby Dee, Idris Elba, Carla Gugino, Joe Morton, Common, Tip "T.I." Harris. Two-disc set with unrated extended version with 18 additional minutes of footage, and the original theatrical version. Extras: Commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zaillian, alternate ending, "Fallen Empire: Making American Gangster" featurette (includes "Tru Blu: The Real Story," "Killer Threads," "Crime War," "Rhythm of the Streets," and "Into the Arena: Ali vs. Frazier"), "Case Files" (including "Setting Up the Takedown," "Script Meeting," and "Drug Test"). A three-disc collector's addition adds "Hip Hop Infusion," music videos, "BET Special: The Making of American Gangster," "Dateline NBC: American Gangster First Look," digital copy of the unrated extended movie for PCs and a 32-page collectible book. (Universal).
Black Water (2007) Maeve Dermody, Diana Glenn, Ben Oxenbould. A leisurely boat tour by a group of friends down the rivers of Northern Australia turns horrific when the boat suddenly capsizes and the group is attacked by one of the most dangerous reptiles in the world: the Salt Water crocodile. Extras: Deleted scenes, making-of featurette, commentary by writer-directors Andrew Traucki and David Nerlich. (Sony).
Coach: The Third Season Three-disc set with 22 episodes, $26.98. (Universal).
Cops: 20th Season Anniversary (2007) Two-disc set celebrates 20 seasons of the reality show. Includes "20th Season Special," "Pilot" episode, "Las Vegas Heat" episode, "Lost Episode," " Cops in the Movies and on TV: Spoofs and Tributes" featurette, "Fan Favorites" featurette, "First 10 Years" (10 "Cops" segments, one from each year), "Second 10 Years" (10 "Cops" segments, one from each year), "behind-the-scenes" featurette, "Cops on Cops" featurette. (Fox).
The Easter Bunny Is Coming to Town (1977) Restored and remastered stop-motion TV feature, $14.98. (Warner).
The Final Inquiry(2006) F. Murray Abraham, Dolph Lundgren, Max von Sydow, Daniele Liotti, Monica Cru. After a harrowing but victorious campaign against the barbarian hordes, Rome's greatest general Titos Valerius Tauros receives a special assignment from the emperor: travel in secret to the city of Jerusalem to investigate the recent death and possible resurrection of a crucified man. Unwilling to believe the alleged miracle, Tauros sets out to discredit the rumors and put an end to the spreading cult of Jesus. Extras: "The Making of The Final Inquiry." (Fox).
Gabriel (2007) Andy Whitfield, Samantha Noble. Typical struggle between Arc and Fallen angels for control of Purgatory and its population of re-born souls. Extras: Deleted scenes, making-of featurettes. (Sony).
The Good Humor Man (2005) Nathan Stevens, Cameron Richardson, Jorge Garcia, Kelsey Grammer, Jason Segel. A mischievous high school sophomore faces a conflict of conscience vs. character when his best friend becomes linked to the death of a youth from another clique in suburban Middle America circa 1976. (Monarch Home Video).
Gorillas on the Brink(2007) Observes firsthand the urgent crisis of endangered gorillas in Rwanda with world-renowned animal expert Jack Hanna and actress Natalie Portman. The 2007 mysterious killings of four critically endangered gorillas in the Virunga National Park sent shockwaves through the international conservationist community. Animal Planet was there to film the television special documenting gorillas from this region and their desperate struggle to survive. (Animal Planet/Genius Products).
Helen Mirren at the BBC Five-disc set with BBC performances by the award-winning actress Extras: Made-for-DVD interview, 20-page collectible booklet.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002) Three-disc set with the first 13 episodes of the revival of the animated "He-Man" saga; $26,98. (BCI Entertainment).
In the Valley of Elah(2007) Dir.: Paul Haggis; Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, Susan Sarandon, James Franco, Frances Fisher, Tim McGraw, Jason Patric, Mehcad Brooks, Wes Chatham. Extras: "In the Valley of Elah: After Iraq" and "In the Valley of Elah: Coming Home" featurettes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD. (Warner).
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974) Remastered. Bonus episode, "It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown," "In Full Bloom: The Peanuts at Easter" documentary. (Warner).
Justice League: The New Frontier Special Edition (2007) New animated feature in single-disc ($19.98) and two-disc ($24.98) versions. Based on the graphic novel by Darwyn Cooke, tells the epic tale of the founding of the Justice League, comprised of DC Comics legends Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and The Flash. Features the voices of David Boreanaz, Brooke Shields, Lucy Lawless, Neil Patrick Harris, Miguel Ferrer, Kyra Sedgwick, Jeremy Sisto and Kyle MacLachlan. Extras: "Super Heroes United!: The Complete Justice League History" documentary, "Sneak Peak: Batman: Gotham Knight, " commentary. The special edition adds "The Legion of Doom: The Pathology of the Super Villain" documentary, "Comic Book Commentary: Homage to the New Frontier" documentary, and three bonus "Justice League" episodes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Warner).
Les Miserables (1995) Colm Wilkinson, Michael Ball. A performance of "Les Miserables" by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall, for a 10th anniversary concert celebration. Two-disc set. Extras: "Stage by Stage: The making of Les Miserables" featuring interviews with producer Cameron Mackintosh, writer Alain Boublil, and musician Claude-Michel Schonberg; special commemorative booklet. (BBC Video/Warner).
LillieClassic from the golden age of the British miniseries. Follows the true-life, late-19th century story of Lillie Langtry from churchman's daughter to an independent - and infamous - actress and woman of the world, at once smart, stunning and scandalous. Debuted on PBS Masterpiece Theatre in 1979. Four-disc set with all 13 episodes, $59.99. (Acorn Media).
Lust, Caution (2007) Dir.: Ang Lee; Joan Chen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tang Wei, Leehom Wang. (Universal).
Margot at the Wedding (2007) Dir.: Noah Baumbach; Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jack Black, Zane Pais, Ciar‡n Hinds, Flora Cross. Extras: A Conversation with Noah Baumbach and Jennifer Jason Leigh. (Paramount).
Michael Clayton (2007) George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack, Pamela Gray. Available on Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD. (Warner).
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project(2007) Two-disc set of the HBO documentary directed by John Landis. Features appearances by Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood, Whoopi Goldberg, Jay Leno, Bob Newhart, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman and Robin Williams, among others, as well as rare footage of Rickles' performances and outtakes; $26.99. Extras: Extended footage and interviews. (Salient Media).
Nightmare Detective (2006 -- Japan) Ryuhei Matsuda, Shinya Tsukamoto, Hitomi. Unrated. Seeking to uncover the truth behind a series of apparent suicides, a young detective investigates a mysterious man who invades his victims' dreams, convincing them to kill themselves in real life. (Dimension Extreme/Weinstein Co./Genius Products).
Pierrot Le Fou(1965) Dir.: Jean-Luc Godard; Jean-Paul Belmondo, Anna Karina. Two-disc set with a new, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by cinematographer Raoul Coutard. Extras: New video interview with Anna Karina; "Pierrot Primer," a new video program with audio commentary by filmmaker Jean-Pierre Gorin; "Godard, l'amour, la poesie," a 50-minute French documentary about Godard and his collaborative life and films with Anna Karina; archival interview excerpts with Godard, Belmondo and Karina; plus a booklet featuring a new essay by critic Richard Brody, an review by Andrew Sarris, and an interview with Godard. (The Criterion Collection).
Pinochet's Last Stand(2006) Derek Jacobi, Phyllida Law, Peter Capaldi. In 1973, General Augusto Pinochet overtook Chile in a violent military coup. During his 17-year rule, he ruthlessly repressed all opposition to his regime, leading to the deaths of 3,000 civilians and the torture of another 30,000. This biodrama tells the fascinating true story of the former dictator's surprise 1998 arrest for crimes against humanity while undergoing back surgery during a vacation in London. (HBO).
Redacted(2007) Dir.: Brian De Palma; Kel O'Neill, Ty Jones, Daniel Stewart Sherman, Izzy Diaz, Rob Devaney, Patrick Carroll. (Magnolia Home Entertainment).
Rendition (2007) Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Meryl Streep, Alan Arkin, Peter Sarsgaard, Christian Martin. Extras: Commentary by director Gavin Hood, "Intersections: The Making of Rendition," "Outlawed" featurette, deleted scenes, alternate scenes. (New Line).
Revamped(2007) Jeff Rector, Christa Campbell, Martin Kove, Billy Drago, Fred Williamson, Tane McClure. A successful businessman is bitten by a beautiful vampire and is plunged into the dark world of the supernatural; he quickly realizes that being undead isn't all that it's cracked up to be and must fight for survival when a militaristic team of Vampire Hunters discover his existence. (MTI Home Video).
Riverdance (1996) Jean Butler, Colin Dunne. Recorded live at Radio City Music Hall. Two-disc set. Extras: "Riverdance in China," a behind the scenes look at the historic performance in the Great Hall of the People in China; "Riverdance on BBC's Pebble Mill," featuring interviews and performances. (BBC Video/Warner).
Silk (2007) Michael Pitt, Keira Knightley, Sei Ashina, Toni Bertorelli, Kenneth Welsh, Martha Burns, Alfred Molina. (New Line).
Sputnik Revealed NOVA documentary that delves into the true story behind the start of the Space Race in 1957; $24.95. (WGBH Boston Video).
Terror's Advocate(2007) Documentary. Acclaimed director Barbet Schroeder takes audiences down history's darkest paths in his attempt to illuminate the mystery behind the enigmatic Jacques Verges, a successful lawyer who defended unpopular figures from all political fronts, including monsters like Nazi criminal Klaus Barbie and Holocaust denier Roger Garaudy. (Magnolia Home Entertainment).
Walker(1987) Dir.: Alex Cox; Ed Harris, Richard Masur, Rene Assa , Rene Auberjonois. New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by Cox. Extras: Commentary by Cox and screenwriter Rudy Wurlitzer, "Dispatches From Nicaragua," an original documentary about the filming of "Walker"; "On Moviemaking and the Revolution," an audio reminiscence by actor and writer Linda Sandoval about the shoot; rare behind-the-scenes photos; plus a booklet featuring writings by film critic Graham Fuller, Wurlitzer and Sandoval. (The Criterion Collection).
Walker, Texas Ranger: The Fourth Season (1996-97) Seven-disc set with 26 episodes, $54.99. (Paramount).
