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New Releases for August 15th, 2006.

RV Climbing aboard their mammoth RV for a cross-country road trip to the Colorado Rockies, the McNeive family -- led by dysfunctional patriarch Bob (Robin Williams) -- prepares for the adventure of a lifetime. But spending two weeks together in one seriously small space has a way of cramping their style. Jeff Daniels and Tony Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth co-star in director Barry Sonnenfeld's raucous vacation comedy.

Scary Movie 4 Poking fun at contemporary films such as The Grudge, War of the Worlds, Million Dollar Baby, The Village and Saw II, legendary comedy director David Zucker takes the successful Scary Movie franchise and stretches it even further as "the fourth and final chapter of the trilogy." (Well, at least until Scary Movie 5 comes out.) Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Simon Rex and Leslie Nielsen co-star, with appearances by Carmen Electra and rapper Chingy.

Hoot Soon after moving from Montana to Florida, middle schooler Roy Eberhardt (Logan Lerman) befriends Beatrice (Brie Larson), Mullet Fingers (Cody Linley) and a colony of endangered owls, which they work valiantly to protect from greedy developers. Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett is one of the co-producers behind this family-friendly adventure, based on the Newberry Honor-winning book by Carl Hiaasen. Luke Wilson co-stars.

Rome: Season 1 Follow the saga of two ordinary Roman soldiers -- Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo (Kevin McKidd and Ray Stevenson) -- and their families amid the rise and fall of the Roman republic and the creation of an empire. The fates of Pullo and Vorenus become entwined with those of Caesar, Mark Antony, Cleopatra and the young Octavian, a strange and awkward child who, by political guile and force, is destined to become the first emperor of Rome.

Don't Tell As her due date approaches, the pregnant Sabina (Giovanna Mezzogiorno) is suddenly plagued by disturbing memories of childhood abuse. Ashamed, she keeps her past secret from her boyfriend, traveling to America to seek answers from her brother Daniele (Luigi Lo Cascio). But instead of reassurance, she finds her sibling also scarred by the trauma inflicted by their father. Cristina Comencini directs this thoughtful Oscar-nominated Italian drama.

The Hard Corps An ex-special forces soldier (Jean-Claude Van Damme) takes a job as a bodyguard and finds himself battling it out with a powerful gangster rapper in this explosive action film. After fighting in Desert Storm, Phillip Sauvage is hired to protect a professional boxer and his family from a music industry kingpin who has a bone to pick with the pugilist. Not taking any chances, Sauvage hires a crack team of ex-commandos who will fight to the death.

The Child Winner of the Cannes Palme d'Or Award, this tale centers on 20-year-old Bruno (Jeremie Renier) and his 18-year-old girlfriend, Sonia (Deborah Francois). Bruno spends his days stealing and drug dealing, and when Sonia gives birth to their son, Bruno shows no interest in cleaning up his act and becoming a good father. The only thing dysfunctional Bruno sees in his baby is a new way to make money, and he makes a decision that he soon regrets.

I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer The adolescent angst continues in this teen horrorsequel based on Lois Duncan's Last Summer series of books, centering on a Fourth of July prank gone horribly wrong. When a harmless joke balloons into a deadly tragedy, wary friends vow to take their secret to the grave. But for some of them, the grave comes much sooner than they expected. K.C. Clyde, Torrey DeVitto, Ben Easter, Star LaPoint and Brooke Nevin co-star.

The Simpsons: Season 8 Springfield's favorite family roars into its eighth season in this collection. Highlights include Rodney Dangerfield as Mr. Burns's son in "Burns, Baby Burns," Johnny Cash as a coyote spirit in "El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer" and "The X Files" stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny as Scully and Mulder in "The Springfield Files." Series creator Matt Groening, as well as other writers and cast, sound off on the commentary tracks.

Land of the Blind Ralph Fiennes stars as an idealistic soldier whose illicit friendship with political prisoner Thorne (Donald Sutherland) leads him to rise against his country's totalitarian government in this allegorical satire. But after Thorne, an outspoken critic of corruption, persuades Joe (Fiennes) to lead a coup d'etat, Joe learns the true price of power. Set in an unnamed place and time, Land of the Blind makes a potent statement about modern politics.

Dora the Explorer: We're a Team Dora and her pals find fun and adventure in two sports-themed episodes of the beloved Nickelodeon show. In "We're a Team," Dora, Boots and the gang team up to win the Super Adventure Race. And in "Baseball Boots," Dora takes her monkey buddy Boots to a ballgame, where he scores his first-ever hit. The program, which follows the animated adventures of 7-year-old Latina Dora, was Nickelodeon's first bilingual series.

Cape of Good Hope Mark Bamford's thought-provoking comedy explores the ever-present friction between class, race and faith in modern-day South Africa, tracing the intersection of multiple lives. Although her tiny animal shelter is open to all creatures great and small, Kate (Debbie Brown) still can't seem to open her heart to romance. Meanwhile, her employees and clientele (including Eriq Ebouaney, Nthati Moshesh and Morne Visser) are in need of rescue themselves.

Surface: The Complete Series Working in the tradition of E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, "Dragnet" creators Josh and Jonas Pate take the action below the surface in this compelling science-fiction drama. When an unsuspecting boy (Carter Jenkins) brings a mysterious creature ashore, he's shocked to learn he's discovered a new species. But as the episodes unravel, his actions end up changing the world. Lake Bell, Rade Sherbedgia and Jay R. Ferguson co-star.

A Life Without Pain Documentarian Melody Gilbert follows the daily lives of three girls -- a 3-year-old Minnesotan, a 7-year-old Norwegian and a 10-year-old German -- who share an extremely rare disease: congenital insensitivity to pain. Despite the efforts of their vigilant parents, these girls live in constant threat of bodily injury. This moving film was anofficial selection of the 2005 South by Southwest festival and was featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

The Spirit of St. Louis Air travel became limitless when Charles A. Lindbergh (played by James Stewart) flew the pioneer route from New York to Paris on May 21, 1927. From his dubious airborne mail runs to the conception and creation of a transatlantic aircraft, the ambitions of Lucky Lindy paved the sky for aviation advancement. Academy Award-winning director Billy Wilder pilots this soaring adventure through the trials and tribulations of an iconic American hero.

Machined Writer-director Craig McMahon helms this gruesome horror flick examining the dangers of overzealous collecting. The thing that obsessive collector Motorman Dan (David C. Hayes) wants most in the whole world is his very own serial killer, a half-man, half-machine pawn that he could use to act out his most disturbing fantasies. That's why he's delighted when Ryan (Jose Rosete), the victim of a recent head trauma, comes along ...

Benito Antonio Banderas stars as Italian dictator Benito Mussolini in this provocative biopic originally produced for Italian television. Following the rise and fall of one of the most infamous political figures in modern history, the film traces Mussolini's journey from his days as a young star of the Socialist Party to his years as a proponent of government fascism and ally of Adolf Hitler, a relationship that would ultimately cost him his life. This disc includes the first part of the movie.

Safe Men When lounge singers Sam (Sam Rockwell) and Eddie (Steve Zahn) are mistaken for ace safecrackers, they reluctantly enter the criminal underworld in this madcap farce. Jewish gangster Big Fat Bernie (Michael Lerner) sends Veal Chop (Paul Giamatti) to con safecrackers Frank (Mark Ruffalo) and Mitchell (Josh Pais) into service, but the henchman mistakes the singers for the crooks. Soon, Sam and Eddie find themselves on the other side of the law.

Masters of Horror: Dario Argento: Jenifer Detective Frank Spivey (Steven Weber) rescues a young woman from a depraved murderer and finds himself strangely attracted to her, despite her terribly disfigured face. Jenifer (Carrie Anne Fleming) clearly has serious mental issues, but when the curvaceous orphan seduces Spivey, he seems more than willing to overlook her problems -- until her fleshly appetites take a disturbing turn. Legendary master of horror Dario Argento (Suspiria) directs.

Love Comes to the Executioner In this pitch-black comedy, recent college grad Heck Prigusivac (Jonathan Tucker) takes a job as executioner at the same prison where his estranged brother Chick (Jeremy Renner) resides on death row. Family bonds put a strain on the young executioner, and life gets even more complicated when Heck falls in love with another death row inmate -- his brother's ex-girlfriend (Ginnifer Goodwin). Christine Ebersole and Michael Fairman co-star.

Lemming Since they don't know a soul in Toulouse, Bénédicte and Alain Getty (Charlotte Gainsbourg and Laurent Lucas) try forging a friendship with Alain's new boss (Andre Dussollier) and his wife (Charlotte Rampling) -- but soon enough, they end up regretting it. For one thing, on the day the Gettys invite the couple over for dinner, Alain finds a half-dead lemming stuck in his sink, an ominous incident that doesn't bode well for the events to come.

Survival Island A shipwreck leads to a dangerous love triangle for millionaire Jack (Billy Zane) and his wife, Jennifer (Kelly Brook), in this torrid thriller. When their yacht sinks, the two set up camp on a deserted island along with surviving deckhand Manuel (Juan Pablo Di Pace). The couple depends on Manuel's help to survive, and Jennifer falls prey to his brawny charms. But when Jack discovers the affair, he vows murderous vengeance.

McKids Adventures: Treasure Hunt with Ronald Join Ronald McDonald and his zany cast of friends, the McKids, as they entertain and educate with fun facts, engaging games and silly songs in this interactive DVD for preschoolers. Open the door to whole new worlds just by visiting the library; go on an exciting treasure hunt; ride around the world in a hot-air balloon; and don't miss the backyard safari, where you'll learn about incredible animals and insects that live right under your nose.

Kings Row Beneath the sleepy facade of a picturesque American small town lie painful secrets and bitter grudges that threaten the dreams and aspirations of several childhood friends. Boasting an all-star cast, including Ann Sheridan, Robert Cummings, Betty Field, Claude Rains and Charles Coburn, this powerful drama was nominated for three Academy Awards and is often considered Ronald Reagan's career best with his breakthrough performance as Drake McHugh.

Magilla Gorilla: The Complete Series Magilla Gorilla, a friendly but oafish ape, spends his days in the window of Mr. Peebles's pet shop in this classic cartoon. Magilla causes chaos in every episode, and Mr. Peebles, desperate to getrid of the profit-drainer, tries to sell him to anyone who'll take him. But the endearing beast always winds up back at the shop. This collection includes the complete series, plus bonus cartoons starring other favorite Hanna-Barbera characters.

Napoleon's Final Battle This historical documentary from National Geographic recounts the final defeat of one of history's most compelling leaders. Napoleon Bonaparte's phenomenal rise to power came to an end by 1814, when an alliance of enemies triumphed over his forces and banished him to the island of Elba. But the French ruler refused to give up on his dream of world conquest, and he proceeded to organize an epic, history-defining battle from his island prison.

The Pickwick Papers In this faithful BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic comic novel, Nigel Stock stars as Mr. Samuel Pickwick, a retired businessman who's ready for a little adventure. Setting off across England with his three best friends in tow -- sportsman Nathaniel Winkle (Jeremy Nicholas), poet Augustus Snodgrass (Alan Parnaby) and ladies' man Tracy Tupman (Clive Swift) -- Pickwick is desperate to find excitement but ultimately rounds up trouble.

The FBI Story Directed by Hollywood legend Mervyn LeRoy, this riveting drama tells the story of the FBI by tracing the career of agent Chip Hardesty (James Stewart) from 1924 through 1959. Hardesty battles the Ku Klux Klan; famous gangsters such as Baby Face Nelson, Ma Barker and John Dillinger; and an assortment of Nazis, communists and terrorists. Doubtful about his career at first, the veteran agent's wife, Lucy (Vera Miles), ultimately embraces the bureau.

Days and Nights Singing sensation Abdel Halim Hafez stars as a love-struck suitor who falls hard for the beautiful Iman but finds his pursuit sidelined in this classic Egyptian musical romance. The courtship hits a snag when the swain steps in to take the blame for an accident caused by his brother and alienates Iman in the process. Highlights of the film include a romantic serenade from Hafez, who's been dubbed "the Brown Nightingale."

Everything Is Fine An everyday shop clerk (Naguib Al Rihani) trades places with a prince from a foreign land who wants to know if his seemingly loyal aides respect him -- or simply fear him. This entertaining Egyptian version of The Prince and the Pauper plays up the comedy, with a wild set of improbable coincidences that brings the simple clerk into contact with the intoxicating world of power and royalty.

McKids Adventures: Get Up and Go with Ronald Join Ronald McDonald and his zany cast of friends, the McKids, as they entertain and educate with fun facts, engaging games and silly songs in this interactive DVD for preschoolers. First, the stars of the show introduce themselves using a colorful map of the United States. Then, kids can join in a game of "Name That Instrument" using the remote control. The energetic program also includes a behind-the-scenes peek at the making of a music video.

Knute Rockne All American Legendary coach Knute Rockne (Pat O'Brien) revolutionizes college football with strategies that establish Notre Dame's team as a powerhouse in this classic sports biopic. But beyond leading the team to victory, Rockne considers it his responsibility to mold the players into honorable adults. Ronald Reagan co-stars as George Gipp, and utters one of his most famous quotes when he makes a deathbed request to "win just one for the Gipper."

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers Boasting a lengthy history of exceptional coaches, hard-hitting defenses and celebrated offenses, the San Francisco 49ers have forged a legacy of remarkable sportsmanship and talented game play. Experience it all, including their resurrection in the 1970s that led to five Super Bowl wins and the nail-biting battle of the 1981 NFC Championship. Legendary 49ers, including Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott and Bob St. Clair, share their eyewitness accounts.

Full House: Season 4 In Season 4 of the hit sitcom, Jesse (John Stamos) and his girlfriend, Becky (Lori Loughlin), finally prepare to say "I do." In other story lines, Joey (Dave Coulier) lands a plum role on a TV show with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, and Danny (Bob Saget) continues his efforts to be a great single parent to his daughters (Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin and the Olsen twins). Guest stars include Wayne Newton and Jaleel White.

The Hasty Heart At the end of the war, Scottish Cpl. Lachlan MacLachlan (Richard Todd) is detained in a military hospital on account of a lower-back wound. Unaware that his injury is fatal, the prickly patient is befriended by an American GI (Ronald Reagan) and a compassionate nurse who are adamant about hiding the news of his impending death. But when the secret comes out, MacLachlan must either embrace friendship or succumb to bitterness in his final days.

The Winning Team Telephone company worker Grover Cleveland Alexander (Ronald Reagan) makes his hobby a profession when he's recruited to pitch for the Philadelphia Nationals, the beginning of a storied 20-year career with only a 200-game loss. And through it all, Alexander's dedicated wife (Doris Day) sticks by his side when he's called to duty in World War I; struck by a mysterious affliction; tempted by the bottle; and traded to various ball clubs.

Fire Creek When a gang of vicious outlaws torments the residents of Firecreek, only Johnny Cobb (James Stewart) is willing to don the sheriff's star and save the beleaguered townspeople from harm. Now, the rookie lawman must face the callous and cruel Bob Larkin (Henry Fonda) and unite his people to rise up against the band of barbarous bandits, as they fight to take back the once peaceful Western town.

The Cheyenne Social Club After the death of his estranged brother, John O'Hanlan (James Stewart) inherits a thriving business in Wyoming known as the Cheyenne Social Club. The virtuous cowboy and his confidant Harley Sullivan (Henry Fonda) trek across the open plains to Cheyenne, only to discover that John's bestowal is actually a well-known brothel. Now, he must resolve to ratify his existing enterprise or discontinue the dissolute dealings. Hoofer Gene Kelly directs.

Dombey and Son After his wife dies bearing the coveted son needed to carry on the family name and business, prosperous merchant Mr. Dombey (Julian Glover) summarily disregards his daughter. Enduring her father's neglect, Florence cherishes her feeble baby brother, who's been ill since birth. When the sickly child passes away, Dombey's fortune is lost, his second wife leaves him, and now, he must learn to depend on the one he abandoned.

The Madness of Henry the VIII Experience the intriguing story of one of the world's most scandalous monarchs in this historical documentary from National Geographic. Best known for his six marriages and "divorce" by execution, as well as for establishing the Church of England and separation of church and state, Henry VIII remains a fascinating figure with a reign mired in sexual and political intrigue. Expert commentary and historical records bring the Tudor king to life.

The Naked Spur Howard Kemp (James Stewart) is eager to hunt down murderous villain Ben Vandergroat (Robert Ryan) and cash in the $5,000 reward to reclaim the ranch he once owned. While tracking the ominous outlaw, Kemp encounters a hapless miner, Jesse Tate, and a dubious soldier, Roy Anderson. With combined effort, the trio ensnares the vicious killer, but Vandergroat slyly initiates internal friction by stirring up suspicions between his captors.

Storm Warning While visiting her newly married sister, Lucy Rice (Doris Day), dress model Marsha Mitchell (Ginger Rogers) witnesses an investigative reporter beaten to death at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan. When she detects her brother-in-law is one of the murderous Klan members, she places both her and Lucy's lives in danger. Now, Marsha must aid District Attorney Burt Rainey (Ronald Reagan) to put an end to the Klansmen's malevolent white supremacy.

The Stratton Story After three winning seasons, the career of Chicago White Sox pitcher Monty Stratton (Jimmy Stewart) came to an abrupt and premature end when a hunting accident in 1938 forced doctors to amputate his right leg. With a peg leg and the encouragement of his wife (June Allyson), Stratton made a successful comeback in 1946, pitching in the minor leagues well into the 1950s. This inspirational sports drama won an Oscar for Best Screenplay.

Hong Kong Phooey: The Complete Series Disguised as mild-mannered police station janitor Penrod "Penry" Pooch, Hong Kong Phooey (voiced by Scatman Crothers) keeps his ears open for criminal news. When his crime-fighting talents are needed, Penry dives into a filing cabinet and emerges as his alter ego: a bumbling martial arts superhero. Traveling in his Phooeymobile, the karate-chopping mutt always manages to save the day -- with a little help from his trusty sidekick cat, Spot.

Hogan's Heroes: Season 4 Hilarity ensues in a German prisoner-of-war camp when a ragtag bunch of POWs -- led by charismatic American Col. Robert Hogan (Bob Crane) -- try their best to thwart the Nazi war effort. In the show's third season, Hogan convinces his captors that the war is over; a monkey from a nearby zoo comes to play; and the gang contributes to the pending invasion of Normandy with a scam that involves Col. Klink (Werner Klemperer).

Twisted Sisters Jennifer (Fiona Horsey) has it all: a good job, a wonderful home and a fantastic fiancé. But her life is turned upside down when police accuse her of a series of bizarre sexual murders. It turns out that Jennifer has a psychotic twin sister (also played by Horsey). Now, she's being stalked by her vengeful sibling, who wants her lifestyle -- and her life. This gore fest features plenty of blood, including a death-by-fireworks scene.

Heart Like a Wheel Battling rampant sexism and coping with heartache along the way, drag racer Shirley "Cha Cha" Muldowney breaks speed records and the gender barrier in this affecting biopic directed by Jonathan Kaplan. Hooked on auto racing at a young age, spunky Shirley (played by Bonnie Bedelia) is determined to beat the odds and make it in the male-dominated sport -- even as her personal life falls apart. Beau Bridges, Hoyt Axton and Leo Rossi also star.

Ghosts of the Baltic Sea Documenting one of the greatest though least-known maritime catastrophes in history, this chilling program dives deep to get the story behind the Baltic Sea disaster of World War II. Undersea explorer Robert Ballard joins four survivors in a journey to the bottom of the Baltic to tell the tale of the German evacuation ships torpedoed by Soviet submarines, an assault that resulted in the deaths of more than 20,000 men, women and children.

Remington Steele: Seasons 4 and 5 Private eyes Laura Holt (Stephanie Zimbalist) and Remington Steele (a dashing pre-Bond Pierce Brosnan) are still on the case in the final two seasons of the popular 1980s detective series. Intrigue, romance and international adventure are all part of the package in Season 4, while Season 5 introduces the Romancing the Stone-inspired character Tony Roselli, who competes for Laura's affections.

The Weird Al Show: The Complete Series After making a name with his hysterical parodies of popular songs, Weird Al Yankovic took to the small screen in 1997 with this short-lived children's TV series. Yankovic and his best friend, Harvey the Wonder Hamster, as well as a rotating cast of guest stars and musicians, appear in wacky skits and sing silly songs to deliver positive lessons to kids. This collection includes all 13 oddball episodes, in which the music is always top-notch.

Do You Like Hitchcock? Giulio (Elio Germano) is a film student sucked into a murder plot that mirrors several stories from his favorite filmmaker, Alfred Hitchcock. When a woman in the next building is murdered, Giulio suspects that her daughter has conspired with a stranger to orchestrate the killing, and he begins spying on the neighbors to prove his theory. Italian filmmaker Dario Argento directs this sly homage to the noted master of suspense.

Some Prefer Cake This brisk comedy follows two friends -- lesbian Kira (Kathleen Fontaine) and straight Sydney (Tara Howley) -- who cope differently with their unrealized personal and professional dreams. Suffering from stage fright that prevents her career from thriving, aspiring comic Kira engages in empty sexual encounters to drown her sorrows. Meanwhile, Sydney, a would-be restaurant critic with a decided lack of interest in sex, turns to food for comfort.

Princess Natasha: Season 1 Exchange student Natasha's life isn't quite what it seemsin this exciting animated series. Hailing from the tiny country of Zoravia, the princess is on a secret mission to stop her evil Uncle Lubek from overthrowing her dad, King Carl. As if that weren't enough, the undercover royal also has her hands full with her studies, sports -- and trying to get hunky Greg to notice her. This DVD contains the complete first season, plus a bonus episode.

Floored by Love This slice-of-life comedy follows the dilemmas of two families living in the same apartment complex in Vancouver, B.C. After Canada sanctions same-sex marriage, lesbian couple Cara (Shirley Ng) and Janet (Natalie Sky) consider tying the knot, which won't sit well with Cara's old-school parents. Meanwhile, downstairs neighbor Jesse (Trenton Millar) -- a homosexual teen -- is elated when long-absent gay father returns ... but Jesse's stepdad isn't.

Clark Gable Collection: The Call of the Wild Clark Gable braves the Alaskan wilderness in hopes of striking it rich in this Western loosely based on Jack London's novel. Needing cash for a stake in Alaska's gold fields, prospector Jack Thornton (Gable) adopts a sled dog, Buck, who helps him win a bet. With Buck in the lead, Jack and his pal Shorty (Jack Oakie) set out in search of gold but are sidetracked when they meet Claire (Loretta Young), whose miner husband abandoned her in the hills.

The Wiggles: Wiggledancing! The dynamic, kid-friendly singing troupe from Australia gets their young audience wiggling and dancing to some of the group's most popular tunes in this concert extravaganza, part of a sold-out U.S. tour. Filmed at the Chevrolet Theater in Wallingford, Conn., the show features the lively quartet -- Anthony, Jeff, Greg and Murray -- singing, dancing and working the magic that's captured the hearts of youngsters around the world.

3rd Rock from the Sun: Season 5 The wonders and foibles of the human race continue to amaze alien team leader Dick (John Lithgow) and his zany crew of otherworldly visitors in this hilarious fifth season of the far-out hit comedy. This go-around, Dick has a car accident; Sally (Kristen Johnston) discovers birth control; Tommy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) takes a job at a pretzel stand; and Harry (French Stewart) falls into an abandoned mine shaft, sparking an all-out media circus.

Clark Gable Collection: The Tall Men Clark Gable finds adventure and romance during a rugged cattle drive in this picturesque Western. In need of some quick cash after the Civil War, brothers Ben and Clint Allison (Gable and Cameron Mitchell) try to rob a cattle baron and end up signing on for a cattle drive with him. On their way to Texas, the men save a group of settlers, including Nella Turner (Jane Russell), from a Sioux attack; soon enough, sparks fly between Nella and Ben.

Clark Gable Collection: Soldier of Fortune Clark Gable risks his life to save a beautiful woman's husband in this adventure drama filmed largely on location in Hong Kong. When her photographer husband goes missing, Jane Hoyt (Susan Hayward) implores Hank Lee (Gable), an American mercenary who runs a smuggling operation from Hong Kong, to help find him. Swayed by his attraction to Jane, Hank agrees -- but he may regret his decision when the quest lands him in dangerous communist territory.

Deadly Skies As a dangerous asteroid barrels toward Earth, astronomer Dr. Madison Kelsey (Rae Dawn Chong) desperately tries to warn the authorities, but no one will believe her far-fetched story. Now, her only hope lies with handsome military scientist and former Air Force Col. Richard Donovan (Antonio Sabato Jr.), who just might be able to zap it with a giant laser. Michael Moriarty co-stars in this made-for-television sci-fi thriller.

Force of Impact As a dangerous asteroid barrels toward Earth, astronomer Dr. Madison Kelsey (Rae Dawn Chong) desperately tries to warn the authorities, but no one will believe her far-fetched story. Now, her only hope lies with handsome military scientist and former Air Force Col. Richard Donovan (Antonio Sabato Jr.), who just might be able to zap it with a giant laser. Michael Moriarty co-stars in this made-for-television sci-fi thriller.

The Paradise Virus A Caribbean vacation is ruined for scientist Linda Fleming (Melody Thomas Scott of daytime TV's "The Young and the Restless") when a mysterious and deadly virus pops up among the locals and infects her son (Gregory Wooddell). Lorenzo Lamas co-stars in this decidedly unromantic made-for-television disaster flick, which originally aired on Valentine's Day.

Killer Bees When a truck crashes in a small town, releasing a torrent of angry killer bees, it's up to the sheriff (C. Thomas Howell) to convince everyone they're deadly -- but no one except a local beekeeper believes him. And wouldn't you know it? The bees have arrived just when the town's abuzz about the annual Honey Festival. Tracy Nelson (daughter of 1950s icon Ricky Nelson and sister of the hair-band duo Nelson) co-stars in this made-for-TV thriller.

Terror Peak It's no honeymoon for volcano expert Janet Fraser ("Wonder Woman" Lynda Carter) and her newly minted second husband (Parker Stevenson), who arrive in New Zealand to celebrate under the shadow of a once dormant volcano. To complicate matters further, Janet's disapproving daughter, Melanie (Emily Barclay), is along for the ride, which makes for a dysfunctional family vacation of disastrous proportions.

Wildfire 7 Tracey Gold ("Growing Pains") stars in this made-for-television movie about a woman falsely accused of murder who will go to any lengths to make parole. Agreeing to join an elite group of firefighters, inmate Nell Swanson (Gold) trains with a cranky, hard-nosed "smoke eater" (Alexander Walters) before jumping into her ultimate assignment -- parachuting into a raging forest fire where her estranged daughter lies in peril.

Eternity and a Day When Alexandre (Bruno Ganz), a famed Greek author, learns he hasn't long to live, he sets aside his current project and soon meets an Albanian immigrant street urchin (Achileas Skevis), whom he rescues from slave traders. On a journey to reunite the boy with his family, the two share a bus ride with several musicians and a poet (Fabrizio Bentivoglio). This dreamlike drama won the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival.

Claire's Knee Part of Eric Rohmer's "Six Moral Tales" series, this French film tells the story of Jerome (Jean-Claude Brialy), a cultural attaché enjoying his last holiday before getting married, and his peculiar fetish with a teenage girl. Jerome grows obsessed with Claire but fights his urges by permitting himself the singular pleasure of touching her knee. Director Eric Rohmer likes his erotica spiced with talky foreplay, and Claire's Knee is no exception.

Love in the Afternoon The final film of French new wave director Eric Rohmer's Six Moral Tales cycle tells the story of a happily married man who can't resist engaging in numerous flirtations and sexual fantasies. Frédéric's (Bernard Verley) desires remain harmless until he runs into the enchanting Chloé (Zouzou), an old flame. He begins meeting her for innocent afternoon conversations -- but as their friendships grows, so does Frédéric's attraction to Chloé.

The Bakery Girl of Monceau This first film in French new wave director Eric Rohmer's Six Moral Tales cycle explores the fickle nature of youthful desire. Stuffing himself full of pastries and flirting with the salesgirl, a law student (Barbet Schroeder) surrenders to his appetites as he hangs out at a bakery. But for all his self-indulgence, he's in fact sublimating his true desire for an unattainable young woman he's seen only from a distance. Claudine Soubrier co-stars.

Suzanne's Career French new wave director Eric Rohmer's Six Moral Tales cycle examines the limitations of sexual and emotional fidelity. This second film in the series explores the complex bonds of youthful friendship and romance. Timid Bertrand (Philippe Beuzen) envies his college pal Guillaume's (Christian Charriere) easy way with women. But when both men fall for free-spirited Suzanne (Catherine See), which will win out: loyalty or desire?

My Night at Maud's A devout Catholic (Jean-Louis Trintignant) meets up with a Marxist friend he hasn't seen in 14 years, and both men wind up spending the evening in deep philosophical conversations about love and religion with a young divorcee named Maud (Francoise Fabian). Part of writer-director Eric Rohmer's "Six Moral Tales" film series, My Night at Maud's was Oscar-nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best Foreign Film.

La Collectionneuse The third of director Eric Rohmer's "Six Moral Tales" finds foxy and licentious Haydee (Haydee Politoff) bedding a different male each night on the French Riviera. When Haydee's moral well-being becomes the concern of self-absorbed Adrien (Patrick Bauchau) and his friend Daniel (Daniel Pommereulle) -- neither of whom will sleep with Haydee "for her own good" -- the struggle of mind over instinct is tougher on the gents as desires inevitably stir.

Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas Join Thomas the Tank Engine for six railroad adventures on the magical island of Sodor, as the residents of the train yard team up with their construction vehicle friends to build a new school. In this collection, Oliver makes an exciting discovery, and Patrick decides that he's the most important engine in the rail yard ... though not everyone agrees. The trains also make a new pal, Jack the bulldozer.

Vermilion Pleasure Night: Vol. 2: Vox Stimuli Offering a Felliniesque blend of live action, clay animation, pop music, moving mannequins and mind-blowing special effects, director Yoshimasa Ishibashi's Japanese variety show has gained a devoted cult following. The edgy, unorthodox sketches spoof contemporary culture, featuring a creepily cheerful mannequin family; a playhouse full of desperate, destructive housewives; a karaoke cooking show; a surreal kids' TV show and many more absurdities.

Thomas & Friends: Percy & the Dragon Join narrator George Carlin as Thomas the Tank Engine learns how to handle fear with a little help from his locomotive friends on the magical island of Sodor. When Percy boasts that he isn't afraid of anything, Thomas and the Chinese Dragon train from the carnival play a scary trick on him. Two new engines join the crew, the Scottish twins Donald and Douglas, and the aging Edward shows that he's still got some steam in his boiler.

The Giddeh: Voodoo Curse A group of teens are plunged into a nightmare when they awaken an evil spirit in this campy horror flick. On a weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin, a college student shows off an ancient voodoo book he stole from his professor. But when he inadvertently conjures up an evil African spirit that begins dismembering the hapless teens, his professor (Glenn Plummer, who also wrote and directed the film) must race to reverse the curse.

Living Water A young woman's recent conversion to Christianity acts as a balm to heal the wounds of those around her in this inspirational coming-of-age drama. Choosing Jesus Christ over partying causes 20-year-old Gwen a lot of grief, especially since her best friend can't seem to relate. Complicating matters is her mother's secret addiction to painkillers and her father's decision to participate in a lawsuit against the owners of Gwen's new church.

Dawn Born to a mortal father (Ray Boucher) and a vampire mother who died in childbirth, Dawn (Kacie Young) is a little girl with an uncommon taste for blood -- and she's hungry all the time. To satisfy Dawn's cravings, her father dutifully shuttles them from town to town, where they assume new identities and seduce an all-new string of victims ... that is, until a certain detective with psychic powers (writer-director Jay Reel) begins to catch on.

Steppenwolf Done in by life and contemplating suicide, writer Harry Haller (Max von Sydow) embarks on a spiritual journey for peace in this avant-garde adaptation of Hermann Hesse's novel. Abstract visual effects add to the surreal story as Harry undergoes an internal struggle to gain a clearer understanding of his true nature. His quest takes a positive turn when he encounters a beautiful muse (Dominique Sanda) who helps him find his way.

"High" Roller: The Bob Perry Story In a life closely resembling the bowling pins in the game he rules, master of the lanes Bob Perry knows what it's like to be continually knocked down and picked back up again. Along a rough road of unrelenting trauma and heartbreak, Perry survived drug and alcohol addiction, life on the streets, ties to the Mafia and a stint in federal prison before rising above his own destructive wake to claim the throne as the king of bowling forever.

Tatoon Master As if suffering through the trials and tribulations of high school weren't enough to contend with, young Hibio has to fend off one too many amorous females in this entertaining anime series. It seems that his anthropologist mother -- in exchange for permission to study a tribe of mystics -- has betrothed her son to a magical princess named Nima. Problem is, Hibio views the opposite sex as nothing but trouble.

All or Nothing: A Moscow Detour Traveling to Moscow from New York, fledgling documentarian Gabby (director Gabrielle Bloch) arrives with camera in tow to record her short trip to visit her father, Alexander, before his much anticipated return to the States. But once she discovers her father's so-called temporary position has evolved into a full-fledged permanent gig, Gabby's film takes her on a hilarious journey through the historic Russian capital.

Henri Langlois: Phantom of the Cinematheque Acclaimed filmmakers Jean-Luc Godard, Francois Truffaut, Claude Chabrol and others pay homage to the founder of the progressive Cinémathèque Française in this documentary that chronicles Henri Langlois's remarkable life. From the theater's early days in the 1930s and Langois's resistance of the Nazis to the Paris riots in the 1960s, this film captures the story of the passionate cinephile through interviews, archival footage and movie screenings.

The Flying Nun: Season 2 Sister Bertrille (Sally Field) continues her airborne adventures in this second season of the beloved classic comedy. Though the Reverend Mother (Madeleine Sherwood) and the rest of the sisters try to dissuade her antics, the friendly nun's determination to help those in need constantly lands her in trouble -- with local playboy Carlos Ramirez (Alejandro Rey) often coming to the rescue. Guest stars include Jamie Farr, Paul Lynde and more.

The Jeffersons: Season 5 The fifth season of this hit series finds George (Sherman Hemsley) contracting a case of disco fever, "Weezy" (Isabel Sanford) dealing with the repercussions of drawing a nude model in art class, and Florence (Marla Gibbs) fielding a marriage proposal from a pious man. Then, things get a little too cozy when Harry, Tom and Helen (Paul Benedict, Franklin Cover and Roxie Roker) spend the night with the Jeffersons after a heater breaks.

Mutation When scientist Paul Friedel (Jim Patneaude) injects an experimental serum into the corpse of a long-dead serial killer named K (Eddie Croft), he comes back to life and unleashes a new strain of terror on Los Angeles. It's up to Det. Steve Gornick (Brian Schwartz) -- the man who brought K to justice years ago -- to track down the madman again. But in his new, mutated form, the evil K is more unstoppable than ever.

Newport Jazz Festival All-Stars Newport Jazz Festival founder George Wein delivers a memorable evening of upbeat jazz music with an infectious live energy that can't be topped. Wein's accompanying band of all-stars includes Lew Tabackin and Plas Johnson on flute and saxophone, Warren Vache on trumpet, Eddie Jones on bass, Oliver Jackson on drums and Howard Alden on guitar.

Tom Holland: Total Body Workout II Get twice as fit in half the time with certified strength and conditioning specialist Tom Holland's advanced program. A circuit-style routine with weights, this series of exercises combines intense upper body and lower body training, resulting in a shorter, more challenging and extremely efficient session. Great for multitaskers, the course provides all-over toning and a complete cardio workout in just over 20 minutes.

Duncan Wong: Yogic Arts: Source Power Combining vinyasa flow yoga, Buddhist gung fu and Thai massage, celebrity yogi Duncan Wong leads viewers through a series of energizing workouts geared toward intermediate and advanced yoga students. Duncan has studied yoga, martial arts and various Eastern healing methods extensively, and he's used his techniques to help Madonna shape up for her 2004 tour. This program includes several exercise options, a gung fu demonstration and more.

Canyonlands: A Southwest Desert Odyssey Embark on a magical journey through the deserts of the American Southwest in this vivid travel program that showcases the region's unique topography and unusual splendor. Breathtaking cinematography takes you on an enchanting flight over the awe-inspiring landscape of some of the most impressive national parks of North America. Scenic highlights include the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Mono Lake, Sedona, Ariz., the Grand Tetons and more.

Viktor & Rolf: Because We're Worth It! Get an inside look at the making of a fashion house with this documentary on Dutch designing duo Viktor & Rolf. Capturing a seminal year in their career, filmmaker Femke Wolting follows the avant-garde pair as they shake up the mainstream fashion world with a series of innovative designs. Starting with the style setters'2004 Louvre Museum exhibition, the film continues through the launch of their perfume and their 2005 collection.

Baby Mastermind: Objects, Shapes and Colors This installment of the Baby Mastermind series introduces young minds to basic objects, shapes and colors, helping little ones associate names and spatial concepts with everyday things that are part of their world. The secret to this colorful series' success is the strategic use of images and sounds that both entertain and educate, effectively stimulating your child's brain and fostering an early culture of interactive learning.

Oliver Mtukudzi: Wonai Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe's best-selling pop artist who's known for fusing Zimbabwean mbira "thumb piano" music with South African mbaqanga styles, rolls out a retrospective collection of his greatest video hits. Selections include "The Third World Cries Everyday," "Pss Pss Hallo," "Tozeza," "Isomiso," "Hariputirwe," "Chara Chimwe," "Nyanga Yenzou," "Street Kid," "Shungu Dzaamai," "Ndakakubereka" and "Hear Me Lord."

Baby Mastermind: Animals Another delightful installment of the Baby Mastermind series introduces little eyes and ears to animal faces and noises, subtly coaching your baby to identify dogs, elephants, alligators and other critters. The secret to this colorful series' success is the strategic use of images and sounds that both entertain and educate, effectively stimulating your child's brain and fostering an early culture of interactive learning.

Baby Mastermind: Nature Head outdoors to explore and learn with another installment of the Baby Mastermind series, a program that introduces little eyes and ears to concepts, objects and noises that are only found in nature. The secret to this colorful series' success is the strategic use of images and sounds that both entertain and educate, effectively stimulating your child's brain and fostering an early culture of interactive learning.

Baby Mastermind: Numbers and Letters Little ones will learn their 123s and ABCs with this essential installment of the Baby Mastermind series, a program that introduces counting and basic reading and spelling skills. The secret to this colorful series' success is the strategic use of images and sounds that both entertain and educate, effectively stimulating your child's brain and fostering an early culture of interactive learning.

Harry S. Truman: The 33rd President The presidency of Harry S. Truman -- the man who made phrases such as "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen" part of the American lexicon -- comes to life in this collection of his most important speeches. Selections include his first speech before Congress and his acceptance of Japan's surrender in 1945; his dismissal of Gen. Douglas MacArthur in 1951; and his farewell to the nation in 1953.