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New Releases for November 1st, 2005.

Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith In the third and final installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) and Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman) are married, and General Grievous leads the Confederacy in a battle against the Republic. Darth Sidious (Ian McDiarmid) lures war-weary Anakin to the dark side, forcing Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor) to fight against his former pupil. Samuel L. Jackson and Jimmy Smits also star.

Millions Acclaimed director Danny Boyle posits a tantalizing question in this engaging film: What happens when two boys stumble upon a cache of cash? Damian (Alex Etel) and his brother, Anthony (Lewis McGibbon), find a satchel filled with British pounds, but with the country just days away from switching to the Euro, they must quickly find a way to spend and share the wealth. Trouble is, Damian wants to give to the poor, while Anthony aims to live it up.

The Perfect Man Teenager Holly (Hilary Duff) decides to take matters into her own hands after her mom, Jean (Heather Locklear), suffers yet another painful breakup with another loser guy. To boost her mom's self-esteem, Holly invents a secret admirer -- the perfect man. She eventually borrows her friend's hunky Uncle Ben (Chris Noth) to play the suitor in order to keep her mom's spirits up, but her scheme nearly backfires when the real perfect man materializes.

Heights This Ismail Merchant-produced debut by writer-director Chris Terrio tracks a day in the life of a New York mother, Diana (Glenn Close), and her daughter, Isabel (Elizabeth Banks), both of whom are about to experience momentous change. An established New York actress, Diana rushes from one event to the next while slowly realizing her husband's cheating on her, as Isabel, a photographer, soon discovers she's standing at a crossroads in life.

Aliens of the Deep Blending his directing skills and a personal passion, James Cameron trains his lens underwater to volcanic vents in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Part of a submerged mountain chain called the Mid-Ocean Ridge, the vents spew superheated water that serves as a haven for creatures unlike anything ever seen, including stomachless, 6-foot worms and sightless white crabs. Joining Cameron is a squad of NASA scientists and marine biologists.

Star Trek: Enterprise: Season 4 Relive the escapade of a lifetime in this collection of episodes from the fourth season of the popular sci-fi series. Led by Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula), the crew of the USS Enterprise rides high once more, hurtling through time and space in search of its ultimate destiny. The journey begins as the crew finds itself in the middle of World War II, faces off against genetically transformed humans and, later, glimpses the future.

Whoopi: Back on Broadway: The 20th Anniversary Twenty years before this DVD was produced, comedian Whoopi Goldberg took Broadway by storm in a one-woman show that established her as one of the wittiest, finest performers of her generation. The groundbreaking comic returns to the Great White Way in this HBO special that has her revisiting some of her earlier characters, such as the belly-aching druggie Fontaine, as well as new avatars such as Lurleen, a Southern belle facing menopause.

A Killer Upstairs When the thirty-something wife of a wealthy businessman turns up dead, the authorities suspect her teenage lover (Christopher Jacot), the son of overprotective mother Sandra Nowlin (Tracy Nelson). But despite Sandra's attempts to convince the detective on the case (Bruce Boxleitner) of her son's innocence, she can't argue with the evidence that links him to the murder. Working against the odds, will she be able to clear his name?

Ghetto Dawg 2 Ghetto life can be a lot like a dog pit fight -- brutal, short and pointless. For Donte (Daniel "Cash" Outlaw), a conflicted teen still reeling from his brother's recent murder, revenge seems like the only way out. Setting his sights on the thugs who run the local pit bull rings, he prepares for the fight of his life. Paris Campbell, Lou Torres and J-Hood co-star in this tense inner-city sequel, with a soundtrack featuring hip-hop artist Capone.

War of the Worlds: Season 1 Catch up on the first season of this sci-fi series inspired by the 1953 film of the same name and released in the late 1980s. Jared Martin stars as Harrison Blackwood, adoctor who must deal with the revival of aliens that were first thought to have been defeated by the common cold. But it seems they just flew under the radar, biding their time until the perfect opportunity arose for them to conquer Earth and its inhabitants once again.

Tropical Malady From experimental Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul comes this unconventional romance that incorporates mystical and folkloric elements. While on duty as a forest ranger, soldier Keng (Banlop Lomnoi) meets and falls for a country boy named Tong (Sakda Kaewbuadee). When the young man suddenly disappears, Keng ventures deep into the jungle to find him … amid rumors that the missing Tong may in fact be a menacing, shape-shifting beast.

The 12 Dogs of Christmas In this heartwarming holiday tale set during the Great Depression, 12-year-old Emma (Jordan Claire-Green) brings the meaning of Christmas to a small rural town during a bleak season. Sent to live with her Aunt Delores (Bonita Friedericy) in down-and-out Doverville, the irrepressible Emma sets out to treat the community to an inspiring pageant starring some spirited canines -- much to the dismay of the local dog catcher (John Billingsly).

Lord of the Beans Junior Asparagus plays wide-eyed flobbit Toto Baggypants in this charming take on The Lord of the Rings. The adventure begins when Toto inherits a magic bean from his Uncle Billboy. Determined to learn the purpose of the enchanted legume, Toto and his friends embark on a mission that leads them across the mountains of Much-Snowia and into the realm of sinister Lord Scaryman. Country artist Wynonna provides the theme song, and extras are abundant.

The Adventures of Pete & Pete: Season 2 In the second season of this oddball but charming series, Pete Wrigley (Mike Maronna) and his younger sibling, Pete (Danny Tamberelli), continue to find adventure in the least likely places in 13 episodes. Gallivanting around town, they run into all sorts of characters (played by such stars as Janeane Garofalo, Selma Blair and Steve Buscemi), including a lonely bus driver, an intensely zealous Girl Scout and more.

Fame: Season 1 Dance instructor Lydia Grant (Debbie Allen) molds young hopefuls into skilled performers at New York City's High School for the Performing Arts in this hit TV series. Bruno (Lee Curreri), Coco (Erica Gimpel) and the other students dream of making it big but must pay their dues before heading for the bright lights of showbiz. The premiere season finds the kids facing competition, rejection and grueling rehearsals, along with some serious issues.

Foyle's War: Set 3 This popular BBC mystery series continues with four stories set on the southern English coast as World War II rages across Europe. Michael Kitchen stars as detective Christopher Foyle, whose loyalties are put to the test as his investigations uncover unpleasant truths that powerful people would rather keep hidden. Anthony Howell, Honeysuckle Weeks and Julian Ovenden co-star in this gripping series grounded in historical fact.

The Outer Limits: The New Series: Season 1 Wayward extraterrestrials, children with supernatural powers and terrifying scientific experiments bring out the best and worst of human nature in this 1990s update to the classic 1960s sci-fi anthology series. The premiere season -- with an impressive roster of guest stars such as John Heard, Beau Bridges and Leonard Nimoy -- introduces provocative tales that push the boundaries of imagination and explore the shadowy edges of human experience.

Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam The gamut of emotion experienced by Vietnam veterans is strikingly captured in filmmaker Bill Couturie's poignant documentary, which features a host of celebrated actors -- including Robert De Niro and Sean Penn -- reciting selected correspondence from American participants in the conflict. Set to a 1960s soundtrack and accompanied by news footage, still photos and home movies, these readings create an honest snapshot of a tumultuous time.

Convicted A smitten man tries to save his ladylove from death-row execution in this absorbing thriller. All hope has abandoned convicted murderer Charlotte Cory (Connie Nielsen) until she starts receiving letters from stranger Frank Nitzche (Aidan Quinn); the two begin corresponding, and Frank falls in love with her. As Charlotte's lawyer (Kelly Preston) frantically works on an appeal, Frank races to prove Charlotte's innocence before time runs out.

Forbidden Warrior The Gaia Za is a sacred tome that holds many ancient and powerful spells to be unlocked by a so-called Chosen One expected to be born to one of two leading families: the Khans or the Marajis. Unwilling to leave the clan's fate to the gods, Che Khan (Woon Yung-Park) decides to take matters into his own hands by plottingthe murder of a new Maraji baby, lest it be the child for whom everyone's been waiting. In doing so, he sets off a furious clash.

The Brady Bunch: Season 4 America's favorite retro clan returns for a fourth season of memorable escapist fare about a lovely lady (Florence Henderson) and a man named Brady (Robert Reed). Of course, the couple's six cherubic offspring are on hand for more comic capers and minor domestic disputes, along with ever-faithful housekeeper Alice (Ann B. Davis) and family pooch Tiger. This collection includes 23 installments from the classic TV sitcom.

15 Five teenagers who exist on the outer perimeter of Singaporean society are abandoned by the system. So, they do what any soul-searching teens facing similar circumstances would do: They look for answers to their aimlessness among the misfits of Singapore's underclass. Not the oracle we'd have chosen! It's Where the Day Takes You with an Eastern tinge. Stars Melvin Chen, Vynn Soh, Shaun Tan, Vynh Soh and Melvin Lee. Royston Tan directs.

American Chopper: Season 3 The Discovery Channel's hit reality show follows the volatile Teutul clan -- composed of patriarch Paul Senior and his sons, Paul Junior and Mikey -- as they run the family business in Rock Tavern, N.Y., designing custom rides for celebrities such as Will Smith and Lance Armstrong. With plenty of tight deadlines, explosive arguments and father-son camaraderie, the third season at the Orange County Chopper Shop is anything but routine.

Exposing the Da Vinci Code Author Dan Brown's best-seller The Da Vinci Code spawned heated debate among historians, religious scholars and almost everyone who read the provocative tome. This hourlong documentary explores the theories presented in the book and examines how it attacks Christianity. Dr. Stephen Munsey, Pastor Benny Hinn and other notable theologians dissect the novel and explain how it attempts to shatter centuries ofspiritual convictions.

P3K: Pinocchio 3000 Malcolm McDowell and Howie Mandel lend their voices to this retelling of Pinocchio set in the futuristic city of Scamboville, where high-tech tinkerer Gepetto dreams of being a father. With help from cyberpenguin Spencer and holographic fairy Ciberina, Gepetto builds a robot son dubbed Pinocchio. True to the classic tale, the adventure takes off as the naive young automaton finds himself alone in the big city on the path to becoming a real boy.

The Ultimate Fighter: Season 1 Sixteen mixed martial-arts masters vie for a three-year, six-figure contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in this hit reality show. Renowned fighters Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell whip the athletes into shape, and the competitors are forced to live together during the grueling training and elimination process. The debut season captures all the action -- sparring, stitches and even "tough guy" tears -- in the battle to win the crown.

The Dick Cavett Show: John & Yoko Collection In this three-episode collection of "The Dick Cavett Show," John Lennon, with wife Yoko Ono, gives his first interview after the Beatles' breakup. The only guests on the Sept. 11, 1971 taping, the couple previews two of their experimental films and promos for the songs "Imagine" and "Mrs. Lennon." Two weeks later, Cavett airs more of Lennon's post-Beatles interview, and in May 1972, John and Yoko perform live with the band Elephant's Memory.

21 Jump Street: Season 4 The baby-faced cops at 21 Jump Street back are on the case, infiltrating high schools and hanging out at the hot spots as they continue to investigate crimes involving minors. As the fourth season opens, Dennis Booker (Richard Grieco) quits the police force after ensuring the release of Officer Tom Hanson (Johnny Depp) from prison. The impressive slate of guest stars includes Thomas Haden Church, Rosie Perez, Vince Vaughn and Shannen Doherty.

The Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead Recorded during a weeklong series of shows at Radio City Music Hall in October 1980, this live performance film features some of the Dead's best-known songs, including "Uncle John's Band," "Ripple," "Fire on the Mountain" and "Not Fade Away." Almost three hours of footage captures Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Brent Mydland at their jamming best, in both electric and acoustic sets.

Two for the Road In director Stanley Donen's 1967 classic, married couple Mark and Joanna Wallace (Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn) take a journey through their past and present, literally and figuratively, by once again embarking on a road trip where they first met -- Europe. The odyssey is a roller coaster of joy and heartache as they revisit their relationship, hoping that, once and for all, they'll be able to figure out their future ... together or apart.

Sarkar Inspired by The Godfather, Ram Gopal Varma's crime drama centers on powerful patriarch and gangster Subhash Nagare, aka Sarkar (Amitabh Bachchan). When his film producer son Vishnu (Kay Kay) murders a movie star, Sarkar turns his back on the young man, a decision that leads Vishnu into a gang conspiracy to kill his father. As the intrigue and duplicity multiply, it's up to Sarkar's other son (Abhishek Bachchan) to save his father's life.

Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya After lying to his girlfriend, orthopedic surgeon Samir (Salman Khan) must conjure up a pretend wife in this musical comedy. The doctor keeps women at bay by telling them he's married, but he doesn't count on falling for model Sonia (Katrina Kaif), who refuses to accept her suitor's marriage proposal until she meets his phantom spouse. Chaos ensues when Samir coerces his loyal nurse (Sushmita Sen) to pose as his wife. Sohail Khan co-stars.

Orchestra Wives With the lush sounds of Glenn Miller's orchestra as the backdrop, this drama chronicles the complicated love affair between Connie (Anne Rutherford), a big-hearted woman from a small town, and Bill (George Montgomery), a jaded, big-city trumpet player. At first, the situation seems idyllic as Connie accompanies Bill as he tours with the band, but life on the road begins to take its toll, leaving their relationship in tatters.

World Poker Tour: The Best of Season 3 Poker superstars risk it all in this best-of collection from Season 3 of the popular series. As rookies go up against gambling godfathers, poker aces Doyle Brunson, Gus Hansen, Phil Ivey, Erick Lindgren and Daniel Negreanu demonstrate why they're the best under pressure in this thrilling showcase of episodes where every turn of the card equates into millions of dollars. Extras include deleted scenes and commentaries by the pros.

The Rains Came Playboy Tom Ransome (George Brent) finds his life in India turned upside down by the arrival of his former paramour, Lady Edwina Esketh (Myrna Loy), now married to a nobleman. Nevertheless, Edwina appears willing to revoke her vows as she makes a play for Tom's best friend, Major Rama Safti (Tyrone Power), who's only interested in work. Meanwhile, Tom is developing feelings for the daughter of a missionary, who just may get him to commit.

All the King's Men In 1915, the Royal British Army's Sandringham Company -- a volunteer corps of servants, grooms and gardeners from King George V's Norfolk Estate -- forged into battle and vanished into a mist, never to be seen again. Through this moving drama, the details of the unit's fateful, ill-conceived campaign come to life, reconstructing the true story of amateur soldiers who valiantly marched to their doom. Maggie Smith and David Jason head the cast.

Aashiq Banaya Aapne Introverted student Karan (Sonu Sood) is in love with Sneha (Tanushree Dutta) but isn't able to express his feelings. When his best buddy, Vicky (Emraan Hashmi), enters the same college, the shy young man loses Sneha to his flirty friend. One rocky night, Sneha leaves Vicky, and Karan takes his chance and proposes. But just as they're about to get married, Vicky returns, and everything changes once again in this complicated romantic triangle.

Indian Fish in American Waters Promised a lucrative job, computer engineer Naveen (Raj Vasudeva) moves to New York and lands something far better than a swanky office in this romantic comedy. The new job is miserable, but Naveen perks up when he meets cutie Megha (Shweta Malhotra). The two hit it off, but Megha's Gujarati parents disapprove, friends interfere and the two struggle to keep their love alive despite bad advice, comic mishaps and misunderstandings.

Mazaa Mazaa A gawky teen's wish comes when she turns into a sultry 25-year-old overnight in this racy fairy tale. Tired of lonely nights, Jassi (Payal Rohatgi) is shocked to discover her sexy new body -- and she's not alone: Best friend Rocky and rival Monica (Shivani) have also been miraculously transformed into young adults. There's no stopping Jassi and her friends as they hit the clubs, step out in seductive outfits and try their best to act their age.

Mashooka Love turns into a dangerous obsession in Afzal Khan's tense drama about a romantic triangle. After drifting apart from his lady-love, Monica (Vidya Malavade), Vicki (Aditya Bal) starts up a relationship with Sanjana (Meghna Naidu), who's convinced her new suitor is her soul mate. But when Monica returns to Vicki, jilted Sanjana loses her grip on reality. Desperate to get Vicki back, she goes to extremes to destroy his relationship with Monica.

Hum Tum Aur Mom A widow struggles to give her boys the best life has to offer in this Bollywood drama. With her youngest son (Krishna Abhishek) determined to take over his father's business, Kaushalya (Reema Lagoo) sends eldest son Madhav (Mohnish Behl) to college in the United States and arranges his wedding to lovely Lakshmi. Kaushalya moves to America with Lakshmi, but the well-meaning mother-in-law soon gets caught in the middle of Madhav's marriage.

Fareb An affair leads to murder and blackmail in this dark romantic triangle. When sensuous beauty Ria (Shamita Shetty) meets ad agency exec Aditya (Manoj Bajpai) at a corporate presentation, she finds herself uncontrollably attracted to the married man. Ria won't take no for an answer, and eventually, Aditya succumbs to temptation, threatening his once-solid marriage. When Ria is murdered, Aditya becomes suspect No.1 ... and the victim of blackmail.

Nishaan When a big-shot businessman is murdered, young Ravi Kapoor becomes suspect No. 1 in this intricate mystery. The tale begins as rich hunk Ravi falls for the beautiful Maya. The love-struck suitor proposes, but Maya rejects him, confessing that she's actually married to high-powered executive Mahesh. When Mahesh is killed and Maya goes missing, Ravi finds himself a wanted man. Kapil Jhaveri, Pratiksha Patel and Mumait Khan star.

Kaante To pull off the perfect heist, six strangers come together and have to learn to trust one another. But when a simple robbery goes wrong, they realize that someone in their midst must be an undercover cop. Will they destroy themselves figuring out the identity of the double-crosser? Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Shetty, Mahesh Manjrekar, Lucky Ali and Kumar Gaurav co-star in this ensemble drama written and directed by Sanjay Gupta.

Dus When anti-terrorism agents (Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Zayed Khan and Shilpa Shetty) learn that an Indian national is planning an attack to coincide with the Indian prime minister's visit to Canada, they quickly organize to save thousands of innocent lives. Once in Canada, they meet up with the beautiful agent who's been dispatched to assist them (Esha Deol) … but the ensuing romantic entanglements could compromise their mission.

Monster Garage: Season 3 Outlaw mechanic Jesse James spawned a hit with his Discovery Channel game show that challenges contestants to transform an ordinary vehicle into something altogether different -- and if they fail, their creation gets fed to Jesse's metal-hungry shredder. In this third season, a Rolls Royce morphs into portable toilets, an all-girl team creates a dirt-track racer and a group of high school students builds a chopper kit.

Zindadil An arranged marriage shakes up a family in this romantic drama helmed by Mohan Baggad. Affluent Jagmohan Kumar promises his daughter Madhu's hand in marriage to his politician pal's son, but Madhu isn't interested -- especially after she meets strapping Navy man Vijay and falls in love. When Jagmohan blows his stack, Madhu's mother tries to help the couple, putting Vijay in grave danger. Sharad Kapoor, Ashma Bhalla and Om Puri head the cast.

Yakeen India's security is threatened by an enemy country, and it's up to one man to save the day in this action-packed thriller. Assigned to a top secret government research project, Rajesh Sharma (Dharmendra) faces danger around every corner as foreign agents attempt sabotage. Putting his country first, the skilled operative comes up against such perils as explosives, sinister look-alikes, mysterious murders and devious plans.

Yahaan A Hindu army captain and a Muslim Kashmiri girl face great odds to keep their love alive in this romantic drama set in Srinagar. When soldier Aman's (Jimmy Shergill) superiors learn of his involvement with Adaa (Minissha Lamba), whose brother Shakeel (Yashpal Sharma) is a terrorist, the officer faces a court martial. Set on saving her beloved, Adaa protests the proceedings, while Shakeel must choose between his family's safety and the jihad.

Unlimited Nasha A high-profile romantic entanglement leads to murder in this crime drama. When ambitious poetess Madhumati (Amrita Dhanoa) begins an affair with government minister Amar (Adarsh Kumar), the politician's money-hungry wife (Nidhi Tiwari) won't stand for it. But news of the affair leaks to the press, and soon, everyone in the country is engrossed in the scandal. And wagging tongues find more to talk about when Madhumati is found murdered. ...

Shabnam Mousi Ashamed by the infant's "deformity," a couple hands over their newborn child, a eunuch, to a group of castrates, who raise the baby -- named Shabnam -- as a girl, educating her and imparting their culture and traditions. As an adult, Shabnam (Ashutosh Rana, in a powerful performance) takes hold of her destiny, using her smarts, decency and grace to ultimately win over the society that once cast her out.

Sehar Agent Ajay Singh (Arshad Warsi) goes after the Mafia of Uttar Pradesh in this crime thriller. Assigned to investigate the murder of a gangster, Ajay discovers the killer is Gajraj Singh (Sushant Singh), a rival crime lord with strong political ties and a plan to gain ultimate power. Ajay gets the go-ahead to form a task force, but in order to bring down the mob, his team must find a way to tap the gangster's cell phones.

Pandit... Ek Yodha A lie almost destroys the love between two brothers in this gripping drama that centers on respected village leader Surya Pandit and his younger brother, Satya, who can't wed until his older sibling marries. To that end, Satya arranges for his big brother to marry Vasundhara, unaware that the bride-to-be has a secret that will tear the brothers apart. When Satya is kidnapped by Surya's enemy, it's Vasundhara who holds the key to his safe return.

Time Pass Obsessed with a beautiful girl, a college student goes to extremes to bed her. Vishal (Arjun Punj) can't think of anything else but making love to his family friend Jenny (Mona Chopra). Hoping to help their pal score, his buddies devise a plot in which Vishal and Jenny venture out and encountera very tense community situation. If the plan succeeds, Vishal will have his heart's desire. But the couple runs into trouble, and everything goes awry. …

7 1/2 Phere When novice TV producer Asmi Ganatra (Juhi Chawla) is put in charge of a new reality show, she settles on the Joshi family as her subject. One problem: The clan declines to be filmed. Learning that Manoj Joshi (Irfan Khan) has a crush on her, Asmi tricks him into setting up hidden cameras. Unaware that their every move is being recorded, the Joshis expose their problems to the entire country, revealing a host of skeletons in the family closet.

School A group of boarding school boys battles valiantly to save their beloved institution in director Pratima V. Kulkarni's inspiring drama. After an unscrupulous minister attempts to turn their bucolic school into government lodging for visiting VIPs, the students and principal (Kiran Kumar) band together to stand up for what they know is right. When tragedy strikes, it only makes the youngsters more committed to their cause.

Little Soldiers Two youngsters go on the run from greedy kin and a contract killer in this absorbing tale starring Rohini Hattangadi, Master Aditya and Baby Kavya. After their parents die in an accident, a brother and sister are forced to live with their paternal grandfather; meanwhile, conniving relatives who want the children's inheritance hire a hit man to murder them. The siblings try to flee to grandpa's house … but run into the triggerman along the way.

Hammett In this film that garnered accolades at the 1983 Houston International Film Festival, award-winning director Wim Wenders imagines what would happen if legendary scribe Dashiell Hammett (Frederic Forrest) actually did some detective work himself instead of just writing about it. After finding himself in the midst of a true-life crime, Hammett channels his fictional gumshoes for wisdom, inspiration and a little bit of bravado.

Motown Gold on The Ed Sullivan Show Motown's greatest artists perform live on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in this vintage collection. Sullivan's variety program introduced Americans to some of the hottest entertainers of the 1950s and '60s, with the final show airing in 1971. The stellar video features appearances by the Jackson 5; Marvin Gaye; Diana Ross and the Supremes; Stevie Wonder; Gladys Knight and the Pips; the Temptations; the Four Tops; and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.

Backstairs at the White House This Emmy Award-winning, made-for-television miniseries based on Lillian Rogers Parks's best-selling memoirs explores behind-the-scenes life at the White House as seen through the eyes of staffers during the course of eight different presidential administrations. The all-star ensemble cast includes Louis Gossett Jr., Leslie Nielsen, Cloris Leachman, Julie Harris, Kim Hunter, Lee Grant and George Kennedy.

Warning Shot On a hazy night, police sergeant Tom Valens (David Janssen) witnesses a man fleeing a house. It seems he's the burglar the cops have been warned about, and Valens decides to give chase. When the perpetrator pulls a gun, Valens fires back, killing him. But when the police arrive on the scene, the weapon is gone, and the criminal appears to be a well-respected doctor. Alone and unable to prove what took place, Valens must fight to clear his name.

A Foreign Field Returning to the deserted beaches of Normandy 50 years after they fought there as soldiers, British World War II veterans Amos (Alec Guinness) and Cyril (Leo McKern) meet up with Waldo (John Randolph), a vacationing American vet. But their new friendship turns sour when a pretty face (Jeanne Moreau) emerges from the past, and Cyril and Waldo vie for her affection. Lauren Bacall and Geraldine Chaplin co-star in this gently humorous nostalgic tale.

Jon Anderson: Tour of the Universe One of progressive rock's most familiar voices, singer-songwriter Jon Anderson has basked in the musical limelight for more than three decades as front man for the legendary group Yes. This groundbreaking concept DVD features Anderson performing new tunes, solo versions of Yes classics and selections from his collaborations with Greek virtuoso Vangelis. Recorded at XM Radio Studios, the video incorporates inventive visuals and vivid animation.

Hearts Afire: Season 2 Chucking their high-powered careers in big-city politics, newlyweds John (John Ritter) and Georgie Anne (Markie Post) head for the smallest of small towns to help John's best friend (Billy Bob Thornton) resuscitate the ailing local newspaper. The high-jinks continue in the second season of this early 1990s comedy series (developed by the creator of "Designing Women"), co-starring Leslie Jordan and Conchata Ferrell.

Arthur: Arthur Loses His Marbles Arthur the aardvark trains for the marbles tournament in this three-episode collection of the popular animated children's show based on Marc Brown's books. In "Arthur Loses His Marbles," the 8-year-old competes against a champion marbles player -- his Grandma Thora! Arthur tries his best to hide Grandma Thora's icky cookies from the public in "Half-Baked Sale," and D.W. borrows grandma's porcelain doll in "Clarissa Is Cracked."

Arthur: DW Blows the Whistle Arthur's precocious little sister, D.W., steals the show in this three-episode collection of the popular children's series based on Marc Brown's books. D.W. takes her new role as the school's junior safety officer too far in "D.W. Blows the Whistle." In "D.W.'s Very Bad Mood," Arthur and Francine have had enough of troublemaker D.W. and try to cure her crankiness, and it's an all-out name-calling war between D.W. and Arthur in "D.W.'s Name Game."

Home Invasion Gangsta rappers seek revenge on the hip-hop label that turned them down in this action-packed thrillerfeaturing music from the Roez Boyz. A botched robbery leads the bad boys to kidnap the girlfriend (Akana) of the record company's head honcho (Terry Jackson) and imprison a group of innocent victims. The hostages devise a tricky escape plan, but freedom won't come easy. Among the cast are L-Boy and Boo Loc, Avise Parsons and the Roez Boyz.

Shadow Dragon Sheldon Allen, Sabrina Foley and Samira Noorali star in this tense thriller about a tough young drug smuggler who must bump off a powerful drug lord. The only surviving member of a female motorcycle gang gets primed for her mission by training with top assassin Shadow Dragon, unaware of his true identity. Meanwhile, a serial killer targets members of the drug cartel, and it's up to two detectives to apprehend the would-be murderer.

Leonardo's Dream Machines Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci may be best known for his paintings, but engineers consider him just as much a genius for the machines he designed that were years ahead of their time. This film narrated by Richard Denton documents the attempts of modern experts to build some of da Vinci's designs, including a massive crossbow with arms 70 feet across and a glider that he imagined more than four centuries before humans first took flight.

The Old Testament This three-part film explores homosexuality in communist China. In "Psalter," the brother of a married man does the unthinkable and invites his lover to live in their household. In "Proverbs," a married man divorces his wife and makes the full commitment to his openly gay lover. But once living together, things don't turn out the way the couple expects. And "Song of Solomon" looks into a relationship complicated by AIDS.

Slight Fever of a 20-Year-Old Filmmaker Ryosuke Hashiguchi's heartbreaking drama delves into Tokyo's underbelly, following street urchin and hustler Tatsuru (Yoshihiko Hakamata), who comes of age under the dark cover of night in a city known for splash and lights. His only trusted ally is his pal Shinichirô (Masahi Endo), who joins him on his escapades picking up girls and making money off johns, but who also may be his one true love.

Night Scene YangYang's (Gao Yang) worldview shifts in an instant upon discovering that his father is a closeted homosexual. Shocked, he sets out trying to piece together a picture of his father's secret life, but the task isn't easy. His dad's lover isn't forthcoming, so the young man has to uncover the answers on his own. But along the way, he learns a few truths about himself -- and that he may have a lot in common with his father, after all.

Pastor Jones A gifted cleric helps mend a broken marriage in this poignant drama starring Jean Claude LaMarre, Doreen Gakwandi, Malik Barnhart and Tricia Daye. Empowered by Pastor Jones, Regina courageously leaves her abusive, unfaithful spouse and moves in with the newly widowed preacher -- causing rumors to fly. Though her angry husband wants revenge, a televised sermon by the clergyman inspires him to seek a reconciliation with Regina.

Hip-Hop Task Force James Jones, Michael Bell Sr. and Brian "Buddha" Pratt head the cast in this urban drama from director Corey Grant. To help ferret out a crime boss, the FBI's Hip-Hop Task Force dispatches gumshoe Kahill Jones to Baltimore to pose as a rap music producer at a popular record label. But the investigation becomes problematic when Kahill gets chummy with the company's CEO -- and falls in love with his daughter.

The Professional: GOLGO 13 Contract killer Duke Togo (aka Golgo 13) evades the mafia, corrupt government agents and hired assassins in this anime crime thriller. After rubbing out tycoon Leonard Dawson's son, Togo is hired to kill a mob boss. Danger lurks around every corner as Togo dodges mobsters, corrupt agents and Dawson, who will stop at nothing to ensure the hit man is killed, suspiciously ignoring the identity of the person who hired Togo to kill his son.

Duel Masters: Frankly Shobu, I Don't Give a Duel In this fantastical anime, teenager Shobu Kirifuda and his pals are astounded when a card game they play calls up the characters featured on the deck: swashbuckling creatures who do battle in real life. Shobu steps up to the plate as an able soldier, but as these episodes prove, taking on the villains of his favorite game is much more difficult when they appear in flesh and blood. But if anyone is truly capable of vanquishing them, it's Shobu.

El Principio de Arquimedes In director Gerardo Herrero's incisive drama, fashion bigwig Sonia (Marta Belaustegui) struggles with professional and personal problems as her job demands increase. Despite her faltering marriage, the overworked executive takes time to help her friend Rocío (Blanca Oteyza) land a job at Sonia's company. But she comes to regret her decision when Rocío puts personal gain first, destroying their friendship -- and Sonia's career.

Perder Es Cuestion de Metodo This crime thriller adapted from Santiago Gamboa's best-seller exposes Colombia's rampant corruption. When a decaying corpse is found near Bogotá, boozy newshound Victor Silanpa (Daniel Giménez Cacho) and office clerk Emir Estupiñán (César Mora) set out to nail the killer. With help from a hooker and a police officer, Victor and Emir uncover a conspiratorial web involving real estate, emerald hunters, the media and politicians, among others.

Impulsos Director Miguel Alcantud's nail-biting thriller stars Ana Risueño as Sara, a young lounge musician coming to grips with the loss of her partner. When she suddenly becomes the only witness to a gruesome killing, the enterprising Sara opts to blackmail the murderer (Daniel Freire). But she gets more than she bargained for when she finds herself attracted to the killer -- and caught up in a potentially lethal game of cat and mouse.

Duel Masters: The Day the Duel Stood Still Based on a popular card game in Japan, Duel Masters features a teenage hero, Shobu Kirifuda, who leaves the shadow of his warrior father and comes into his own after characters stamped on a magical set of cards are brought to life and start wreaking havoc. This engrossing collection includes a handful of thrilling episodes that have Shobu making his way to Five Civilizations in search of peace and his father's approbation.

Drift Visual artist Leah Singer and musician-poet Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth teamed up to create this immersive audiovisual experience. Image and text blend with guitar, poetry and soundscapes as Singer manipulates her films on the fly to complement Ranaldo's sounds. Performed live in museums and galleries across the world, Drift surrounds audiences in various atmospheres, from the sublime to hard-edged realism.

Tales of Tomorrow: Season 1: Vol. 2 Before "The Twilight Zone" and "Star Trek," came this seminal science-fiction hit, built around captivating story lines and an impressive roster of guest stars, including Leslie Nielsen, James Doohan, Darren McGavin, Thomas Mitchell, Sidney Blackmer, Lex Barker and Una O'Connor. What's more, unlike many of the shows that would follow in its footsteps, this televised series was shot live -- warts and all.

Doll Graveyard When Sophia (Hannah Marks), an abused 12-year-old girl growing up in the Victorian era, dies at the hands of her raging father (Ken Lyle), he buries her in the back yard with four spooky-looking dolls for company. But when Sophia's tortured soul rises from the earth 100 years later, she gathers her creepy baby dolls and returns to her childhood home to protect a bullied lonely boy (Jared Kusnitz) with her vengeance.

Julie B Fit Presents: Moms with Muscle: A Great Basic At-Home Workout If being a mom has drained you of your energy and you don't want to join a gym, Julie B. -- a mother of three who shed 40 pounds and dropped eight dress sizes by following a resistance training regimen -- has the perfect solution. In this fun and easy-to-follow workout, she'll show you how to get stronger, feel healthier and look younger with effective resistance training you can practice in the privacy of your own home.

Fusion Pilates Triple Threat Fitness instructor Jennifer Gianni leads you through a dynamic combination of low-impact cardio, toning and balance work for a truly intense workout, the result of Gianni's study of a variety of exercise techniques. Inspired by Pilates, yoga, dance and weight training, this series of fun and functional movements will help you shape and sculpt large and small muscle groups, drop body fat and strengthen your body's core.

Fusion Pilates: Exercise with Baby Thanks to fitness instructor and mother of two Jennifer Gianni, getting back in shape after having a baby doesn't have to be a game of either-or. This quick and efficient workout for busy new moms ingeniously incorporates your baby into floor and resistance-training movements, making more time for mother-child bonding. After several weeks of following this fun and functional routine, both you and baby will be looking fit.

Fusion Pilates for Post-Pregnancy and C-Section Recovery Sure, she's in great shape now. But would you believe that fitness instructor Jennifer Gianni has had two children -- and one of them via C-section? Sharing her secrets, as well as actual footage of her after-baby body, Gianni presents a safe, 17-minute routine for the first six weeks after childbirth, designed to get you ready for her more challenging 48-minute post-pregnancy workout, a combination of Pilates, yoga, low-impact cardio and toning.

Julie B Fit Presents: Moms with Muscle: Brave the Gym As any mom knows, if you're feeling worn out, fat and unmotivated, a gym full of rock-hard bodies is the last place you want to be seen. That's why Julie B. -- a mother of three who shed 40 pounds and dropped eight dress sizes by following a resistance training regimen -- created this unique instructional DVD, designed to explain the mysteries of those intimidating machines and the muscles they're supposed to be targeting.

Julie B Fit Presents: Moms with Muscle: Step It Up Hey, moms: Want to step up your fitness routine? Julie B. -- a mother of three who shed 40 pounds and dropped eight dress sizes by following a resistance training regimen -- demonstrates an effective combination of full-body workouts using dumbbells, resistance bands and an exercise ball, guaranteed to bring incredible results. With a little hard work, you'll have more energy than you ever imagined … and serve as a great role model for your kids.

Last Letters Home Ten families read letters from their loved ones killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in this powerful and moving HBO documentary by Oscar and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bill Couturie (Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam). Photos of the soldiers in military and civilian life are shown as family members read the final correspondence received from Iraq and share their thoughts and memories about the fallen troops and the realities of war.