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New Releases for July 17th, 2007.

Premonition A housewife (Sandra Bullock) is devastated when her husband (Julian McMahon) dies suddenly in a car crash. But when he reappears the next day as if nothing had ever happened, she realizes it may have just been a premonition. Can she prevent the horrible tragedy from happening all over again, or is she powerless to redirect fate? Amber Valletta and Nia Long also star.

The Hills Have Eyes 2 During their final day of desert training, six National Guard recruits (Michael McMillian, Jessica Stroup, Daniella Alonso, Lee Thompson Young, Ben Crowley and Reshad Strik) find themselves up against an army of murderous mutants. They're faced with the ultimate opportunity to put their military skills to the test … but will they pass? Wes Craven and his son Jonathan co-wrote the script to this sequel to The Hills Have Eyes.

Avenue Montaigne Jessica's just a waitress at the local café, but her regulars need her for a lot more than coffee. Art collector Jacques anguishes over the sale of his prized collection. TV star Catherine longs to be in movies. And famous pianist Jean just wants to be left alone. Can one waitress fill such a big order? Cécile De France, Valérie Lemercier, Albert Dupontel, Laura Morante, Claude Brasseur and Sydney Pollack star.

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars This stunning documentary captures the triumphant story of six musicians who escaped the horrific violence of Sierra Leone's civil war, landed in a West African refugee camp and formed a band that would go on to travel the world. An unbelievable testament to the human spirit, the refugees' journey exemplifies the power of music. Directed by Zach Niles and Banker White, this film was honored by the American Film Institute in 2005.

Dynamite Warrior After witnessing the brutal murder of his parents, young Jone (Dan Chupong) vows to avenge their deaths and make the killers pay, a mission that lands him in the dangerous world of cattle rustling. Spurred on by his grief and a desperate need for revenge, Jone sets out to catch the culprits and return the stolen cattle to their rightful owners in this supernatural thriller set in 1920s Thailand.

Factory Girl Director George Hickenlooper's biographical drama charts the meteoric rise and subsequent fall from grace of Edie Sedgwick (Sienna Miller), an ambitious starlet who becomes the muse of Andy Warhol (Guy Pearce). Heading for New York City's bright lights after dropping out of college in 1965, Edie meets pop-culture icon Andy, who turns her into the toast of the town. But she soon discovers that glamour and fame have a price.

Perfect Creature A rebellious vampire named Edgar (Leo Gregory) begins feasting on flu victims in this sci-fi horror film set in an alternate world where vampires live peacefully among people. Sent by the Church to capture Edgar, Silus (Dougray Scott) uncovers the creature's chilling secrets. Saffron Burrows stars as the police chief who helps Silus hunt down the bloodsucker in Nuovo Zelandia, an alternate dimension of 1960s New Zealand.

Yo-Yo Girl Cop Aya Matsuura stars as K, a teenage delinquent from New York who's recruited by Japan's National Police Agency to thwart a terrorist plot by a group of anarchist private school students. When a credible threat traced back to the school appears on an underground Web site, K has 72 hours to save the day. Directed by Kenta Fukasaku, this action thriller also stars Rika Ishikawa, Shunsuke Kubozuka and Erika Miyoshi.

Cherry Crush Kicked out of prep school for taking provocative pictures of female classmates, teen photographer Jordan (Jonathan Tucker) heads to public school and falls for the alluring Shay (Nikki Reed), an irresistible femme fatale who leads him into a dark world of deceit and murder. Unable to seek help from his disapproving father, young Jordan must find a way to extricate himself from his increasingly dangerous circumstances.

Masters of Horror: Stuart Gordon: The Black Cat In this stylish thriller, famous American author and master of the macabre Edgar Allan Poe (Jeffrey Combs) is suffering from a severe case of writer's block. To make matters worse, he's tormented by an evil black cat that's slowly driving him insane. Stuart Gordon's chilling film, part of Showtime's "Masters of Horror" series, looks at what may have inspired Poe to dream up such fantastic stories and poems full of suspense.

Earthstorm When an asteroid slams into the moon, cataclysmic aftereffects threaten to destroy Earth in this sci-fi thriller. As storms ravage the planet and space debris wipes out cities, scientists call on demolitions expert John Redding (Stephen Baldwin) to save the day. Time is of the essence, and the end seems near as Redding scrambles to find a solution. Dirk Benedict and Anna Silk co-star.

Ace in the Hole Fired from a number of big-city papers, reporter Charles Tatum (Kirk Douglas) tries to reestablish himself in New Mexico. When a local miner is trapped in a cave-in, Tatum turns the victim's misfortune into a media frenzy to further his own career. A local sheriff agrees to help prolong the rescue efforts, thereby helping build up the story. This classic film has been touted as director Billy Wilder's sharpest, most uncompromising piece of work.

Race You to the Bottom In this romance about the fluidity of love and sexuality, a writer and his female friend from college act on their growing attraction -- despite the fact that they both have boyfriends. When bisexual travel writer Nathan (Cole Williams) invites Maggie (Amber Benson) to join him on assignment through romantic Napa Valley, the two carry on their affair free of their unsuspecting partners. But tangled feelings and commitment issues soon lead to discord.

Haunted Boat After inheriting his uncle's boat, Kevin (Evan Andrew Adams) embarks on a sailing excursion with friends, but good times turn terrifying when ghostly killers from the ship's haunted past crash the party and cause the teens' worst fears to come true. As strange forces surround the drifting vessel, paranoia sets in and the pals begin to turn on each other. Courtney Scheuerman, Jon Ericksen, Hannah Whalley and Brian Harr star.

Surf School The senior class at Laguna High is off to Costa Rica for a surfing competition, and five senior misfits who don't know how to surf want in on the action. A crash course in surfing is just the first step if they want to rip the curl with the pros. That's if they can survive the burnout instructor (Harland Williams), two aging hippies (Taylor Negron and Diane Delano), the voluptuous Three Swedes and an amorous chimp named Veronique.

The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington / The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood Xaviera Hollander, the country's most famous madam, returns in two sequels to the original hit film. First, when a sex scandal rocks Washington, Xaviera (Joey Heatherton), now a successful sex advice columnist, becomes a scapegoat when she takes the stand in Senate hearings. Then it's off to Tinseltown, where Xaviera (Martine Beswick) discovers the seamy side of movies when her autobiography is adapted for the screen.

The Happy Hooker Dutch ingenue Xaviera Hollander (Lynn Redgrave) moves to New York, where she takes an office job. Soon, she's jumping from bed to bed with her male co-workers and decides to put her sexual success to work for her in her own call-girl business. Tom Poston, Conrad Janis, Lovelady Powell, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Nicholas Pryor and Elizabeth Wilson co-star in this lively adaptation of Hollander's piquant autobiographical novel.

Baxter A bull terrier named Baxter rids himself of one owner after another in a search for the perfect master in this dark comedy told from the dog's perspective. When the canine meets a young neo-Nazi, Baxter gains a license to vent his growing rage. Empowered by his alienated new owner, Baxter turns into a vicious killer. French director Jérôme Boivin's chilling satire stars Lise Delamare, Jean Mercure and Jacques Spiesser.

Blessed by Fire When his friend and former infantry mate attempts to commit suicide, a veteran of the Falklands-Malvinas War (Gastón Pauls) recalls his harrowing experiences some 20 years earlier as a virtually untrained Argentinean soldier, fighting against British troops supported by NATO and the United States. Tristán Bauer directs this Tribeca Film Festival selection told largely through flashback and based on a soldier's memoirs.

Taxicab Confessions: New York, New York There's no place like New York for rhapsodizing over life's joys -- and falling into melancholy about its tragedies. In this special episode of HBO's groundbreaking series, the documentary show returns to the Big Apple after an eight-year hiatus, setting up shop once again to see what stories of love, lust and life cabbies can coax out of their passengers; the results are colorful confessions and surprisingly candid conversations.

Virginia When his drug-addicted girlfriend, Kelly (Yeniffer Behrens), leaves him, Griffin (Godfrey) suddenly finds himself the reluctant guardian of Kelly's young daughter, Ginny (Paige Hurd). Unprepared for the responsibility, Griffin packs up the girl and heads for California to find her father. Their search takes them through the dangerous underworld of Los Angeles and creates a bond that neither expected to find. Dwight Hicks and Susan Oliver co-star.

Beaten In this made-for-TV drama, the tables are turned and the wife (Saira Todd) is the abuser in the fractured relationship at the heart of this film. Unable to stomach the discord and violence in his home, hubby Michael (Robson Green) finally flees, taking his frightened son (Corey Smith) with him. Left behind, wife Stephanie tries to keep the conflict private while beginning a desperate search for her husband and son in a tale filled with twists.

The Crow Road In this award-winning British miniseries, Joseph McFadden plays Prentice McHoan, a young man determined to solve the mystery behind the disappearance of his uncle, who vanished without a trace seven years earlier. With the help of his friend Ashley (Valerie Edmond), Prentice begins a journey of discovery that will reveal his family's darkest secrets in this mystery shot on the west coast of Scotland. Dougray Scott co-stars.

The Killing Ground Armand Assante stars in this Bulgarian-made thriller about Turkish and neo-Nazi gang wars in Berlin. As the two factions battle it out over turf and drug trafficking, a serial killer roams the streets. With violence on the rise and crime rampant, Berliners cross cultural lines to band together and bring an end to the chaos and mayhem in this film co-starring Michael Baral, Shirly Brener and Udo Kier.

Dead Man's Hand When he inherits the Mysteria Casino from his uncle, Matthew (Scott Whyte) can't believe his luck. But upon discovering that the casino is haunted by the ghosts of Vegas mobsters, he realizes what he's really inherited: a curse. Directed by Charles Band, this campy horror flick features characteristically creepy performances by B-movie icons Sid Haig (The Devil's Rejects) and Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes).

Love Vanya (Sergej Trifunovic) is a former Yugoslavian special forces soldier turned hit man who rediscovers his love for his ex-wife, Anna (Geno Lechner), while on an assignment in New York. Reconciliation, however, seems unlikely: Anna is now involved with Dirk (Peter Gevisser), a Manhattan cop. As Vanya faces his past, he struggles to focus on the job at hand. Overlapping points of view distinguish director Vladan Nikolic's fast-paced thriller.

Gunsmoke: Season 1 In the frontier town of Dodge City, justice goes by the name of Matt Dillon (James Arness). This debut season of the pioneering TV Western finds Dillon in his earliest adventures alongside the kindly Doc Adams (Milburn Stone) and shapely saloon owner Kitty Russell (Amanda Blake). Guest stars include Claude Akins, Keye Luke, Sebastian Cabot and -- in a brief introduction of the series' first episode -- Western icon John Wayne.

The Stonecutter A poor stonecutter (Teiki Pambrum) with material desires meets a mysterious young girl who helps him realize that love and family are more important than anything he could ever own in this moving fairy tale set in Tahiti. When the mystical girl, dressed all in white, presents him with several magical sounds, the stonecutter must choose how to use the powerful gift, forcing him to decide what is truly valuable.

Mr. Halloween When a handful of children disappear in a small town, suspicion falls on a local character who's been dubbed Mr. Halloween (Bill Loomis) because of the elaborate haunted houses he stages every year, rumored to feature real body parts as props. Strangely, the sheriff seems to have little interest in checking out the spooky mansion, so several teens decide to investigate the creepy legend -- and uncover a disturbing secret.

Poison Friends In this Cannes Film Festival award winner, a group of first-year literature grad students at the Sorbonne quickly succumbs to the charms of André (Thibault Vinçon), a brilliant bad boy one year their senior who seduces everyone in his path. Demanding absolute loyalty, André has both faculty and coeds eating out of his hands -- until he abruptly leaves town one day. Now, the group must find a way to continue without the light at their center.

El Inmigrante Young Mexican migrant Eusebio de Haro was killed in the town of Brackettville, Texas, during his northward journey in May 2000. In this intimate documentary, three filmmakers tell de Haro's tragic story through the eyes of those closest to the case. This exhaustive account, which won top honors at the Indianapolis International Film Festival, gathers interviews from de Haro's family, Brackettville citizens, the border militia and more.

Wanted: Dead or Alive: Season 2 Steve McQueen returns as morally centered bounty hunter Josh Randall in the second season of this gunslinging drama. As the soft-spoken Randall travels the Old West bringing outlaws to justice, he also helps the poor and elderly with gentlemanly kindness. This season introduces Wright King as Deputy Jason Nichols, with guest stars such as Lee Van Cleef, Royal Dano, Dyan Cannon, Richard Farnsworth and Martin Landau.

The Promise Keeper Three ambitious lawyers fall under the spell of a mysterious African statue that has the power to grant wishes -- but only to those who make a solemn promise to the evil supernatural force within the icon. When one of the attorneys is killed, the head of their firm (Ric Walker) realizes he must try to gain control over the powerful entity that has acquired a dangerous hold over his teenage daughter.

American Experience: The Mormons Documentarian Helen Whitney directs this fascinating PBS presentation exploring the history and influence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one of the fastest-growing religions in the United States whose reach extends worldwide. Touching on all aspects of this complex and sometimes controversial religion, Whitney gains access to Mormon archives and captures candid interviews with church supporters, opponents and historians.

Space Ghost & Dino Boy: The Complete Series This classic Saturday morning series features a pair of animated heroes: one from the future and one from the past. Armed with power bands on his wrists, cosmic cop Space Ghost does his best to smack down intergalactic villains such as Brak and Zorak. Sandwiched between Space Ghost segments, Dino Boy -- who's stuck in a primeval world after bailing out of a plane -- hooks up with a brontosaurus and a caveman named Ugh to battle ancient menaces.

Easy to Wed Wealthy heiress Connie Allenbury (Esther Williams) is suing the Morning Star for libel. Hoping to save his job, newsman Warren Haggerty (Keenan Wynn) recruits his fiancée (Lucille Ball) and a handsome playboy (Van Johnson) to trap Connie into a compromising situation. Complications and romantic entanglements follow in director Edward Buzzell's hilarious musical comedy remake of Libeled Lady.

Neptune's Daughter Bathing-suit manufacturer Eve (Esther Williams) tries to help when her dim sister (Betty Garrett) falls for a masseur (Red Skelton), believing he's Latin polo star Jose O'Rourke. Afraid the truth will crush her sister, Eve locates the dashing O'Rourke (Ricardo Montalban) -- but soon falls in love with him. This musical comedy of errors, which features Williams's trademark water ballets, won a Best Song Oscar for "Baby, It's Cold Outside."

On an Island with You Navy Lt. Kingslee (Peter Lawford) is the technical adviser on actress Rosalind Reynolds's (Esther Williams) new movie. He holds fond memories of a show she did for the troops and hopes she'll fall in love with him. But Ros's current co-star (Ricardo Montalban) is her beau on and off the set. Jimmy Durante, Cyd Charisse and Xavier Cugat provide able backup in this bubbly musical comedy from director Richard Thorpe.

Traci Townsend Traci Townsend (Jazsmin Lewis) is a successful journalist who has just about everything … except for a relationship. To find out what's keeping her from finding true love, she interviews three of her former boyfriends. They give her the answers, but also a healthy dose of the truth. Aaron D. Spears, Richard T. Jones, Victor Williams and Mari Morrow co-star in director Craig Ross Jr.'s award-winning comedy.

Bathing Beauty When Caroline's (Esther Williams) wedding to Steve (Red Skelton) is interrupted by a woman claiming to be Steve's wife, the furious bride returns to single life as a college swim instructor. Attempting to win her back, Steve enrolls as the school's only male student. Williams gets a chance to show off her aquatic skills in her first major film role in director George Sidney's song-filled romantic comedy. Basil Rathbone co-stars.

Dangerous When Wet The daughter of fitness-conscious parents (William Demarest and Charlotte Greenwood), Katie Higgins (Esther Williams) sets out to become the first woman to swim across the English Channel. While training, she falls for her hunky instructor (Fernando Lamas) and clashes with the event's loudmouthed promoter (Jack Carson). This musical comedy classic from director Charles Walters features Williams swimming with an animated Tom and Jerry.

The Business: Season 1 For years, Vic Morgenstein (Rob deLeeuw) has made a fortune selling bottom-of-the-barrel smut and horror videos. When he acquires a classy independent movie at a film festival, he dreams of success but discovers that his reputation precedes him at every turn. Kathleen Robertson, James A. Woods, Trevor Hayes and Nicolas Wright co-star in the first season of this satirical comedy about the pitfalls of the wrong kind of success.

Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg Allen Ginsberg, the founding father of beat poetry, attacked authoritarianism through his poems and political activism. This documentary chronicles Ginsberg's life from his childhood days in New Jersey to his years spent at Columbia University collaborating with William Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, to his current position as sage poet and professor. The film features the legendary beat poet reading his groundbreaking works "Howl" and "Kaddish."

My-Zhime: My-Otome Arika Yumemiya dreams of becoming an Otome -- a protector of the many kingdoms of the planet Earl -- but to do so, she must gain admittance to the Garderobe Academy, and that proves no easy task in this popular anime series. Even if Arika is able to rescue the soon-to-be queen of Windbloom Kingdom and fend off the giant mechanized warrior that threatens her, it's no sure thing that she'll be able to come up with the funds to pay her tuition.

Les Miserables After serving a prison sentence for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean (Harry Baur) attempts to start a new life. But relentless lawman Javert (Charles Vanel), driven by Valjean's minor parole infraction, hunts him down in an unending pursuit. Helmed by revered French director Raymond Bernard, this five-hour epic is considered by many to be the finest film adaptation of Victor Hugo's literary classic. On the DVD format, this film spans two discs; both discs will be shipped to you simultaneously.

Wooden Crosses During World War I, a French regiment leaves for battle in a burst of patriotic zeal -- but their idealism is short-lived in the face of horrific violence and crushing despair in this classic antiwar drama. Revered French filmmaker Raymond Bernard blends numerous cinematic styles, mixing nightmarish impressionism with gritty realism to create a powerful experience for viewers. Pierre Blanchar and Gabriel Gabrio star.

The Incredible Hulk: Season 2 In the second season of the classic action series, Dr. David Banner (Bill Bixby) continues his long, lonely quest to rid himself of the angry creature that lurks within him: the Incredible Hulk (Lou Ferrigno). And always on his trail is that pesky tabloid reporter Jack McGee (Jack Colvin). The season starts with an explosive two-parter in which David weds a hypnotherapist (Mariette Hartley) after a brief courtship, only to learn her dark secret.

College Hill: Virgin Islands Television's first black reality show relocates to the University of Virgin Islands in St. Thomas for its culture-clashing fourth season, in which four islanders share an amazing house with four California transfer students. The adventures of Idesha, Vanessa, Devon, Andres, J.T., Krystal, Fallon and Willie provide a raw and rarely seen portrait of black college life. The BET series was the most watched in the network's history.

Rebus: Set 2 Ken Stott returns as Inspector Rebus, the hard-boiled sleuth from Ian Rankin's celebrated novels, brought to life in this popular BBC series. Despite battling personal demons, Rebus remains dogged in his pursuit of justice in Edinburgh. Among the episodes included in this collection are "The Black Book," in which Rebus looks to solve a 20-year-old murder, and " A Question of Blood," in which he struggles to make sense of a tragic school shooting.

Most Haunted: The Collection Journey into the unknown as host and paranormal investigator Yvette Fielding takes you to some of the United Kingdom's most haunted places. Fielding and her team explore a pub inhabited by 60 souls who died at the hands of their host; hear spectral bagpipes in a 12th-century castle; encounter the spirits of the famed Drury Lane Theatre; and hold a séance to contact the ghosts of a coastal house that witnessed human sacrifice.

Vincent: Series 1 Private investigator Vincent Gallagher (Ray Winstone) takes his work to the extreme, clashing with police and pushing the limits in his quest to do the right thing. In the first season of this International Emmy Award-winning series, Vincent and his partner, Beth (Suranne Jones), track down philandering husbands, troubled kids and serial killers. Philip Glenister, Eva Pope, Ian Puleston-Davies and Joe Absolom co-star.

America's Funniest Home Videos: Guide to Parenting Any mom and dad can tell you that no matter how much you prepare, you're never truly ready for parenthood. America's favorite home video show honors parents everywhere with an hourlong collection of outrageously hilarious child-rearing mishaps. Hosted by Bob Saget, this special features cameos by Saget's real-life parents. Who would've thought that bringing up baby could be so harrowing -- and so funny!

Ghost Gate A weekend outing in an old castle turns into a harrowing ordeal for six adventurous students when they unwittingly release a wicked quiescent presence in this hair-raising chiller starring Miho Yabe and Noko Ninomiya. After a succession of bizarre events, the horrifying truth about the spirit's past emerges -- and the petrified youngsters soon come face to face with their biggest fears and nastiest nightmares.

Demon Hunting Miho Yabe heads the cast in this spine-chilling Japanese horror flick that follows a private school student whose disturbing visions of satanic activities on campus are blithely dismissed as figments of her imagination. But after one of her dreams gives rise to a gruesome death, she finds herself in a race against the clock -- can she stop the murderous demons before they claim another innocent victim?

The Very Best of GLOW: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling: Vol. 4 The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling light up the screen on and off the mat in this collection of the best-loved episodes of all time. Volume 4 includes three sexy matches and a thrilling GLOW-on-GLOW Street Fight, plus dozens of hilarious comedy skits. Sketches include "MTV's GLOW Connection" and "GLOW House Arrest"; matches include Justice vs. Big Bad Mama, Vicky Victory vs. Daisy, and Cheyenne Cher & Vicky Victory vs. Beastie & Habana.

Basic Tsukamoto Filmmaker and actor Shinya Tsukamoto is one of the most celebrated cult figures in Japanese cinema. Creator of landmark films such as Tetsuo: The Iron Man and Gemini, Tsukamoto is revered not only in his home country, but around the globe as well. Join the renowned director as he recounts the evolution of his impressive career with archival footage of unreleased films, TV commercials and rarely seen recordings of his live shows.

Ghost Train Erika Sawajiri, Chinatsu Wakatsuki and Shun Oguri co-star in this spooky sci-fi thriller based on the urban legend of the haunted train. High schooler Nana has plenty on her plate already -- including a sick mother and a looming graduation -- when her younger sister disappears. Desperate to find her, Nana and her friend Kanae encounter a series of bizarre phenomena during their search -- including a female spirit who inhabits the train platform.

Beer Drinkers in Space Spreading joy throughout the galaxy, hapless Capt. Slosh and his quirky crew transport beer across the universe in their spaceship. But it's hardly smooth sailing as they deal with evil aliens, stowaways and more. Created in 1983 by a group of Disney co-workers and shot in their homes, this campy sci-fi comedy stars Mark Delle, Frank Delle and Ron Cookson. Extras include a newly remastered "sober" version and a fascinating making-of documentary.

Chalkdust Memories Then, they were a welcome diversion from classroom tedium; now, these educational films are an often hilarious time capsule of an ostensibly simpler time. Learn what to do in case of a nuclear attack with the classic "Duck and Cover," hear actor Sal Mineo describe the terrors of LSD, discover the keys to safe driving with James Stewart and heed the warnings about venereal disease from the Oscar-winning director of All Quiet on the Western Front.

Why Smart People Do Stupid Things with Money Make managing your money easy and successful by recognizing the common mistakes and bad habits that can keep you from reaching your financial goals. Bert Whitehead, one of the country's top financial advisers, gives you more than 40 tips to help you get back into the black … and stay there. This release serves as a companion to Whitehead's popular book series.

The Rookies: Season 1 This early series from producer Aaron Spelling stars Sam Melville, Michael Ontkean and Georg Stanford Brown as three rookie cops struggling to adjust to life as public servants. A pre-"Charlie's Angels" Kate Jackson makes her series debut playing the fretful wife of one of them, and Martin Sheen, Tyne Daly, Cheryl Ladd and Louis Gossett Jr. put in guest appearances in these first-season episodes.

Last Seen at Angkor On a desperate hunt to find his kidnapped girlfriend, drug-addicted tourist Jeremy Oden (Michael R. Morris) teams with a detective (Wee Hong Thomas) in this thriller. Jeremy dares to enter Thailand's underworld of prostitution, where danger and deceit lurk around every corner. Driven to find his missing Katie, Jeremy searches the brothels of Phnom Penh and comes face to face with the darkest aspects of human nature.

Ancient Discoveries We think of solar energy, electricity, surgery and computers as modern inventions, but these and other technologies have their roots in the distant past, as evidenced in this fascinating program from The History Channel. Journey back in time to ancient civilizations to uncover the remarkable machines, weapons and vehicles created centuries ago, and learn how they affected the development of their modern counterparts.

Birdman & the Galaxy Trio: The Complete Series Return to yesteryear -- courtesy of this vintage animated series -- with cosmic heroes Birdman and the Galaxy Trio. Endowed with special powers by Egyptian sun god Ra, Birdman and his avian sidekick, Avenger, take on the agents of F.E.A.R., including Dr. Freezoid and Mentok the Mindtaker. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Trio -- extraterrestrial crime fighters Vapor Man, Meteor Man and Gravity Girl -- pilot the Condor I in their quest to stamp out evil.

Rising Damp: Series 4 Everyone's favorite landlord to hate, Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter), is back to torture the poor tenants of his run-down boarding house for a fourth season of this popular British series, voted one of the U.K.'s favorite sitcoms of all time. This season sees the possibility of Rigsby's unrequited love for the beautiful Miss Jones (Frances de la Tour) finally being returned, much to the chagrin of longtime tenants Philip and Alan.

Payback: Season 1 Behind every successful person is someone who helped them get their start. This unique series features some of today's biggest stars giving thanks to their mentors with the gift of a car customized just for them. The first season includes tributes by Jay Leno, Jim Caviezel, Brooke Burke, Tim Duncan and Dale Earnhardt Jr., plus profiles of each recipient and how they contributed to the celebrity's success.

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman: Season 1 Comedienne Laura Kightlinger takes on Hollywood as Jackie Woodman, an underemployed showbiz writer who roams La-La Land in search of life, love and a buyer for her roller derby screenplay in this witty, cynical comedy series from IFC. Nicholle Tom co-stars as Jackie's wacky best friend and partner in crime, Tara, a fellow wannabe industry player. Guest stars in the debut season include Sally Kellerman and Andy Dick.

47 Ronin When their leader commits ritual suicide for dishonoring nobleman Kira (Kô Nishimura), 47 samurai warriors band together, vowing to avenge him. After spending a year preparing themselves for battle, they launch a massive attack against Kira and his army. Ken Takakura and Hisaya Morishige star in director Kon Ichikawa's sweeping version of the classic Japanese tale, inspired by true events.

Grafters: Season 1 Brothers Joe (Robson Green) and Travis (Stephen Tompkinson) set out to renovate a crumbling London townhouse for a young couple, Paul and Laura (Neil Stuke and Emily Joyce). But before they can get the job done, they'll have to set aside the differences that have driven a wedge in their relationship. Darren Morfitt, David Westhead and Lesley Vickerage co-star in the first season of this engaging British comedy.

Carlos Oscar: Life Is Crazy Good With a Mexican wife, two daughters and a live-in mother-in-law, Carlos Oscar is surrounded by a never-ending amount of material for his hilarious stand-up routines, and this Comedy Central special captures the Puerto Rican funnyman in action. Brace yourself for lots of family-friendly laughs as Oscar serves up playful commentary on the ups and downs of his everyday life, the crazy antics that go on in his Mexi-Rican household and more.

Voyagers! The Complete Series Phineas Bogg (Jon-Erik Hexum) and his young sidekick Jeffrey (Meeno Peluce) race through time, fixing mistakes in history and hobnobbing with a host of legendary figures in this 1982-'83 adventure series, which paved the way for such similar shows as "Quantum Leap." These episodes find Phineas and Jeffrey in the company of Teddy Roosevelt, Spartacus, Thomas Edison, Cleopatra, the Wright brothers, Jack the Ripper and others.

Secret Yosemite Though Yosemite is America's most frequently visited national park, much of it remains untamed. Thanks to this National Geographic documentary, viewers can venture into Yosemite's spectacular wilderness to marvel at natural wonders tourists never see. The journey through nearly 700,000 acres features breathtaking waterfalls, giant sequoias, the towering El Capitan and the park's wild denizens, including black bears, bats and foxes.

Avenged Sevenfold: All Excess In 2006, Avenged Sevenfold walked away from the MTV Video Music Awards with Best New Artist honors. This feature documents the rise of A7X from an underground metal outfit in Orange County, Calif., through their breakthrough album, "City of Evil." A must-see for fans, this release has it all: live concert performances, behind-the-scenes tour footage and videos for hits such as "Unholy Confessions," "Bat Country" and "Beast and the Harlot."

The Legend of Guan Gong As China's Dong Han dynasty begins to crumble, three friends defend the dying regime against all odds. One, Guan Gong, exhibits extraordinary courage in battle and a profound sense of honor, and becomes known as the "God of War." As a warrior and, later, as a provincial governor, he inspires worship in the Chinese people for centuries. Wang Yingquan and Tian Hairong star in this spectacular historical epic of Guan Gong's heroism and legacy.

Overhaulin': Season 3: Vol. 1 Half "Punk'd," half "Pimp My Ride," this series from The Learning Channel features hosts Christopher Jacobs and Adrienne "A.J." Janic tricking people out of their keys so they can trick out their cars. The unwitting targets are stunned to see their run-down cars hauled away, but even more amazed when they see the magic performed by auto rehab expert Chip Foose and his team.

Game Day Best buds Chris (Frank Brantley) and T-Rod (Tommy Lamarr Owens) crash a game day party in the Hollywood Hills. As other guests -- drug dealers, corrupt cops, a SWAT team and a bunch of hot women -- arrive, Chris and T-Rod realize that this isn't the ordinary Sunday in front of the tube. Nikki Norris, David Alan Graf and Angelina Zamora co-star.

Hedda Gabler Stuck in a loveless marriage to intellectual George Tesman (Denis Lill), the ambitious Hedda Gabler (Diana Rigg) hungers for a life her husband can't provide. When a former flame, the successful Eilert (Philip Bond), enters the picture, violence and blackmail aren't far behind. Alan Dobie and Elizabeth Bell co-star in John Osborne's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play.

Di Gi Charat Nyo: Vol. 2 In this charming anime, Dejiko, Puchiko and Gema travel to Earth from the planet Di Gi Charat as part of Dejiko's mission to learn how to become a proper princess. After crash-landing at the Lucky Cat Shopping District, the threesome becomes separated. Puchiko is soon picked up by an elderly couple who owns a bakery, while Dejiko and Gema stumble upon two brothers who own a toy store filled with stock that never seems to move off the shelves.

William & Mary William (Martin Clunes), a lonely undertaker looking for romance, meets Mary (Julie Graham), a midwife, through a dating service. Amid the uneasy balance of life and death involved in their jobs, their relationship experiences more than the usual ups and downs. Cheryl Campbell, Dominick Baron, Peta Cornish, Ricci McLeod and Michael Begley co-star in this acclaimed ITV series, a refreshingly unpredictable blend of comedy, drama and romance.

Dream Slashers What happens when lusty women invade your dreams and your deepest fantasies start coming true? It may seem like a vision of paradise, but these vixens are out for blood, and knowing what's real and what's not is the difference between life and death. Directed by Philippe Ney, this sexy fright fest stars Keren Gilbert, Jossara Jinaro, Michelle LaFrance, Monica Gambee, Jon Seminara, and Emerson Brooks.

P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy: Season 2 Sean "P. Diddy" Combs returns for more hilarity with another crop of rising stars in the world of stand-up comedy. Filmed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and originally aired on HBO, the show's second season features edgy, no-holds-barred performances by funnymen Mike Yard, Shawn Morgan, Drew Fraser, Cory "Zooman" Miller, Howie Bell, Ty Barnett and more. Rapper and comedian Doug E. Fresh serves as host.

Goof Juice: My Sky Clay animation characters Goof and Juice join host Sharen Pearson to guide you and your toddler through a tour of the heavens, showing you how to turn household objects into pieces of the solar system. From making a sticky harvest moon out of ingredients in your kitchen to tumbling over moon-rock pillows, you and baby will use all your senses to participate in these sky-themed activities designed to make learning fun.

Breakdance: Completely Street Instructional Break Dancing Get down with authentic break-dance moves such as windmills, backspins, shuffles, air baby freezes, hollow-backs and more when you follow along with choreographer Scotty Nguyen through the 21 lessons included here. Offering detailed instructions from top break-dancers (including Steve Terada and Clinton Huff) and slow-motion shots of each move, this how-to presentation is geared to all skill levels.

Wannabes The Rap Click Gang has a name but nothing else, not even talent or songs. When the group's leader, Money (Peter Ramirez), hears of a radio station contest with a recording contract as a prize, he swipes a rival group's song and submits it as his own. Now, that group's front man (Noel Gugliemi) is out for a little payback. Ismael Vidrio and Queenie co-star in this comedy about the quest for fame.

NBA Champions 2007 Witness the heart-pounding action of the NBA's 2006-07 championships. This program captures all the drama of the season's big finale with every crucial moment. Be there as basketball's top teams face off for bragging rights in the first year of the controversial new seeding system that may change the rankings but not the thrill of the final seconds before the buzzer.

Comedy Zen: Season 1 Dat Phan, the winner of "Last Comic Standing," and other hilarious Asian-American comics rock the audiences of Los Angeles's David Henry Hwang Theater in these six original episodes from the ImaginAsian cable series. The multiethnic roster of sidesplitting talent includes Joey Guila, Dr. Ken, Steve Byrne and Bobby Lee ("Mad TV"). The laughs extend with two hours of additional stand-up footage not seen on TV.

Real World Yoga: Real People with Real Bodies Featuring a trio of moms as teachers, this exercise program from fitness expert Jackie Camborde aims to bring the benefits of yoga to people of all fitness levels. In the vinyasa-style workout (in which one posture flows into the next), the instructors teach a series of poses that can be adapted to a range of physical capabilities. Also included is an "Instructor's Corner," in which Jackie breaks down one of the flows for aspiring yoga teachers.

The Spring River Flows East Considered one of the greatest Chinese films ever made, this sweeping epic from directors Chusheng Cai and Junli Zheng follows the fortunes of a working-class family fighting to stay together during the War of Resistance against Japan. Though Sufen (Yang Bai) and Zhang Zhongliang (Tao Jin) are deeply in love, the challenges of living during wartime greatly strains their relationship as they're forced to endure myriad trials and tribulations.

Secret Yellowstone Magnificent Yellowstone is America's oldest national park and among the most frequently visited -- yet only 10 percent of it is known and traveled. As National Geographic cameras capture the ecosystem's untamed beauty, viewers journey into its wilds to visit sites tourists never see, including a 20-mile-long canyon and newly discovered waterfalls. The documentary also focuses on the effects of restoring Yellowstone's wolf population.

Legends of British Comedy Relive some of British comedy's greatest moments in this retrospective that covers the careers of its biggest stars. This compilation spotlights six legendary comic acts -- Spike Milligan, Sid James, Ronnie Barker, Kenneth Williams, Pete & Dud and Leonard Rossiter -- in their funniest clips from film and television, while interviews with their co-stars and colleagues offer insight into the secrets of their success.

Aerosmith in Performance Get to know Aerosmith like never before with this profile that covers the band's 30-year history. Interviews with front man Steven Tyler and others are interspersed with behind-the-scenes and concert footage of some of the group's biggest hits. Songs include "Love in an Elevator," "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Walk This Way," "Livin' on the Edge" and more.

Ciudad Juarez: Tan Infinito Como el Desierto Over the past decade, hundreds of women have been brutally murdered in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico -- deaths that for the most part remain unsolved. This miniseries dramatizes the tragedy, presenting it through the eyes of a young reporter. Searching the city for her nanny's missing daughter, the journalist and her boyfriend slowly begin to realize the magnitude of the crimes as they're drawn deeper and deeper into the mystery.

Russian Revolution in Color The Russian Revolution brought about the end of the reign of the czars and saw the rise of communism. This compilation of rarely seen color and colorized footage brings the reality of the civil war vividly to life. Noted historians offer their insights on these events that occurred nearly a century ago, events that paved the way for the formation of the Soviet Union and still resonate today.

JT3: Joshua's Troop Live Youth choir Joshua's Troop straddles the line between gospel, rap and R&B in this infectious release. Under the direction of Charles Jenkins, a Chicago pastor, the group has become synonymous with modern Christian music, especially with life-affirming compendiums such as this. Feel the joy as they perform their best-loved hits, including "You've Been So Good to Me," "When I Think of His Goodness," "Troop's Prayer" and "Everybody Clap Your Hands."

The Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Special guests from the worlds of hip-hop and R&B join rapper E-40 for this set of 15 music videos, all of which showcase the unique verbal stylings of the West Coast stalwart. Guests include Nate Dogg, 2 Pac, Too Short, K-Ci & JoJo and more on such songs as "Captain Save a Hoe," "Dusted 'N' Disgusted," "1-Luv," "One Night Stand," "Rapper's Ball," "Big Ballin' with My Homies," "Earl That's Yo' Life," "Sprinkle Me" and others.

Lo Mejor del Chapulin Colorado: Vol. 8 Mexican television audiences cheered the exploits of this comic superhero for more than three decades; part of the show's appeal to viewers was its subtle blend of comedy and moral lessons. This collection of episodes from the long-running hit stars series creator Roberto Gomez Bolaños as the honest and well-intentioned hero El Chapulin Colorado ("The Red Grasshopper"). Sketches include "Cleopatra y Julio Cesar" and "Los Piratas del Caribe."