New Releases for June 17th, 2008 (Full List)
Cut Off After her billionaire father (Malcolm McDowell) cuts her off, spoiled Patricia (Amanda Brooks) is driven to a desperate act of rebellion: With the help of her stoner boyfriend (Thomas Ian Nicholas), she turns to crime to restore her lavish lifestyle. But their attempt to knock over a check-cashing business spawns some nightmarish mishaps that turn the potential riches-to-rags-to-riches tale into a fugitive spree with the cops in hot pursuit.
Popeye & Friends: Vol. 1 Come along with Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto and all their wacky pals on eight amazing adventures, compiled from the world's strongest sailor's "All-New Popeye Hour" and "Popeye and Son" series produced in the 1970s and '80s. An ideal way to introduce children to the amazing strength-giving capabilities of canned spinach, this collection of family-friendly episodes is aimed at fans and newcomers to the world of Popeye alike.
Popeye the Sailor: 1938-1940: Vol. 2 Set sail for fun and excitement with Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto and the rest of the gang in this amazing collection of 31 early cartoons from the legendary Fleischer Studios, starring the world's strongest sailor man. In addition to the many entertaining demonstrations of the incredible powers of canned spinach, the set includes bonus "Popumentary" featurettes, the retrospective documentary "Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story" and much more.
Sonic Underground: Vol. 2 Sonic the Hedgehog and his brother and sister, Sonia and Manic (all voiced by "Family Matters'" Jaleel White), return for more adventures as they juggle their fight against arch nemesis Dr. Robotnik with the demands of playing in a rock band, Sonic Underground. Along with the first 20 episodes of the series, the set also includes music videos of the band performing all their latest and greatest hits.
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears The band travels to New Orleans, where Alex and Nat (Alex and Nat Wolff) happily reunite with old friends. Their bandmates, however, are less than thrilled. Rosalina (Allie DiMeco) sees Nat's female friend as competition for her attention, and Qaasim (Qaasim Middleton) is frustrated when that same friend spurns his affection.
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Lip Synchin' in the Rain Join Zack and Cody (Dylan and Cole Sprouse) and the rest of the Suite Life gang for another round of hilarious high jinks and madcap misadventures in this four-episode collection of the popular Disney Channel series. The school's production of "High School Musical" is shaping up to be a disaster when, despite her apparent lack of talent, London's (Brenda Song) awarded the starring role over Maddie (Ashley Tisdale).
Transformers Animated: Transform and Roll Out The Autobots and Decepticons return in this animated continuation of the story begun in Michael Bay's 2007 live-action hit. Optimus Prime leads the Autobots in pursuit of the Allspark, a powerful artifact also sought by the ruthless Decepticons. Their journey takes them to Earth, a new battleground where their very presence advances mankind's technology with the help of a young scientist named Isaac Sumdac.
Fanny Although Marius (Horst Buchholz) loves his beautiful girlfriend, Fanny (Leslie Caron), he nonetheless chooses to leave her for a life of adventure on the high seas. Pregnant with Marius's child, Fanny finds comfort in the arms of elderly suitor Panisse (Maurice Chevalier). Renowned stage and screen director Joshua Logan helms this romantic drama, which was nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Charles Boyer.
Greenwich Village Carmen Miranda and Don Ameche star in this upbeat musical centered on a rowdy New York speakeasy filled with memorable characters, such as blowhard manager Danny O'Mara, songwriter Kenneth Harvey and fortune teller Princess Querida. Each one of these show folks pursue their individual dreams of success and fame amid an entertaining backdrop of ballroom dancers, tap dancers and nightclub comedians.
If I'm Lucky Singing greats Carmen Miranda and Perry Como star in this 1946 musical in which an entertainer (Como) gets corralled into running for governor and turns his stump speeches into all-out musical revues with the help of a few talented performer friends. In her ironic yet somehow believable casting as Irish lass Michelle O'Toole, Miranda's crooning and showmanship is at its most memorable. Vivian Blaine and Harry James co-star.
Old Time Comedy Classics: Vol. 3 These five classic silent comedies from as early as 1920 vividly return to life in digitally remastered versions with new musical soundtracks. In "Roars and Uproars," an inventor's will wreaks havoc on his descendants' lives; a man is mistaken for a famous hairstylist in "This Is the Life"; a gang of cute kids are firemen in "13th Alarm"; the Mirthquake Players star in "Raisin' Trouble"; and "A Home Spun Hero" stars popular comedian Bobby Vernon.
Something for the Boys Carmen Miranda and Perry Como star in this musical about three cousins who don't know what to do when they inherit a decrepit Southern plantation, but with the help of an army sergeant, they make plans to renovate it into a home for military wives. The only trouble the cousins run into is finding the money to renovate, a problem they creatively -- and entertainingly -- solve with their remarkable and eclectic song and dance talent.
Be Kind Rewind When Jerry (Jack Black) accidentally magnetizes his brain, he inadvertently erases all the videos in the rental store his buddy Mike (Mos Def) runs. To please the store's loyal customers, Jerry and Mike set out to produce their own low-rent remakes of the erased films. Danny Glover, Mia Farrow and Paul Dinello also star in this imaginative comedy written and directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind).
Comedy Express Presents: Al Ducharme: Spineless and Lovin' It Al Ducharme dishes on married life in this fast-paced stand-up set, which features the comedian's unique blend of over-the-top impersonations, hilarious parodies and twisted takes on domestic life and pop culture. Ducharme may have lost his spine to the routine of married-with-kids, but what he lacks in backbone, he makes up for in gut-busting comedy, as evident in this special produced by Comedy Express.
Fool's Gold Charming but luckless treasure hunter Ben Finnegan (Matthew McConaughey) has sacrificed his relationship with wife Tess (Kate Hudson) in search of the Queen's Dowry, a legendary treasure lost at sea. When he discovers a fresh clue, hope for riches -- and his marriage -- is rekindled. Will they locate the loot before their rivals and rediscover love? Directed by Andy Tennant, this romantic adventure also features Donald Sutherland.
Hood Hostages / Get Yours A pair of outrageous urban comedies delivers big laughs in this riotous double feature . In Hood Hostages, when notorious thug Dr. Money throws the house party of the year, two brothers from the hood plot to sneak into the bash in search of a stash of cash that they've been led to believe is hidden in Money's crib. Next, in the college romp Get Yours, four oversexed freshmen make a wager on who can bed the most ladies on campus.
It's a Boy Girl Thing A visit to a natural history museum proves catastrophic for high school rivals Nell (Samaire Armstrong), the overachiever, and Woody (Kevin Zegers), the jock, when an ancient Aztec statue casts a spell that causes them to switch bodies. Now, the pair is forced to experience life from a different perspective and see exactly what it's like to walk in the other's shoes. Sharon Osbourne co-stars in this charming comedy from director Nick Hurran.
Just Add Water Ray Tuckby (Dylan Walsh) is hardly happy with the life he's built for himself in Trona, Calif., a sad existence that seems to mirror the bleakness of his surroundings. But everything changes when he meets a stranger (Danny DeVito) who inspires him to think bigger. Armed with the courage to dream again, Ray finds himself taking on a local meth dealer turned real estate baron (Justin Long) and tracking down his childhood crush. Jonah Hill co-stars.
Love and Other Disasters Writer-director Alek Keshishian unspools a charming tale about friendship and love set in the offices of a London fashion magazine. While interning at British Vogue, a young American (Brittany Murphy) attempts to play matchmaker for her friends and co-workers, with mixed results. The supporting cast of characters includes Matthew Rhys, Catherine Tate, Santiago Cabrera, Stephanie Beacham, Gwyneth Paltrow and Orlando Bloom.
My Mom's New Boyfriend Calling it a conflict of interest would be a serious understatement when up-and-coming federal agent Henry Durand (Colin Hanks) is ordered to spy on his mom (Meg Ryan) and her new boyfriend (Antonio Banderas). Director George Gallo also penned the screenplay to this romance-drama with a comedic twist inspired by the Alfred Hitchcock classic To Catch a Thief. Selma Blair co-stars.
National Lampoon's Bagboy To gain the respect of his hometown and win the heart of his dream girl, grocery store clerk Phil (Paul Campbell) starts training for the international competitive bagging championships, one of the most prestigious events in the supermarket world. A thoroughly entertaining sports comedy of a different stripe, the film also stars Brooke Shields, Dennis Farina, Larry Miller, Robert Hoffman and Marika Dominczyk.
QuarterLife Crisis A few years out of college and struggling with a rocky relationship and a meaningless job, young New Yorker Neil Desai (Maulik Pancholy) tries to make sense of his life. So when his party-happy pals convince him to go wild for a week, he goes along with the plan. Guided by quirky limo driver Dilip (Russell Peters), the buddies paint the town -- but when Neil's girlfriend (Lisa Ray) discovers what they're up to, there's going to be trouble.
The Nude Bomb The 1960s spy spoof "Get Smart" hits the big screen in this hilarious feature film. Bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart (Don Adams), now retired, returns to duty when enemy spies threaten to detonate a bomb that will remove everyone's clothing. Aided by fellow agents 34 (Sylvia Kristel), 22 (Andrea Howard) and 35 (Pamela Hensley), Smart sets out to keep the world clothed. Dana Elcar replaces the late Edward Platt as the Chief.
The Yard Sale Hector (Demetrius Navarro) plans to pop the question to Iris (Andrea Jimenez), but his clumsy friend Peanut (Aris Alvarado) accidentally ruins the engagement ring. With his gold-digging girlfriend demanding a diamond ring on her finger by the end of the day, Hector needs raise lots of cash fast. He hopes a huge yard sale will solve his problems, but his plan backfires and winds up throwing him into a passel of painfully hilarious situations.
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins With money, fame and a reality star for a fiancée, R.J. Stevens (Martin Lawrence) travels back home to Georgia for his parents' 50th anniversary. But after pompously showing off his Hollywood lifestyle, he's forced to take a deeper look at what he's become. Although R.J. -- better known to his folks as Roscoe Jenkins -- is a successful talk show host and self-help superstar, it doesn't stop his friends and family from pointing out his flaws.
Chaos Theory Thanks to a strict regimen of timetables, to-do lists and index cards, efficiency expert Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds) lives his life exactly how he wants it. That is, until his well-meaning wife (Emily Mortimer) decides to set their clock back a mere 10 minutes. Suddenly, Frank's once-safe and predictable life is spinning dangerously out of control … which is the one thing he never bothered to plan for. Stuart Townsend and Sarah Chalke co-star.
Rails & Ties When a mother commits suicide by parking her car on the train tracks, an unlikely bond forms between her son Davey (Miles Heizer) -- who's wracked with guilt -- and the tormented engineer (Kevin Bacon) who was driving the train that fateful day. Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden co-stars as the engineer's wife in the directorial debut of Alison Eastwood (Clint's daughter).
Alive or Dead Maria (Ann Henson) comes across an abandoned school bus in the middle of nowhere, with "Help Me" scrawled on one of the windows. Amid the bloody scene inside, Maria discovers a young woman who's survived (Gretchen Busenitz). The madman behind the slaughter returns and drives his two captives to a castle in the desert, the site of nightmarish torture. The women's terror turns to confusion when they discover that their captor isn't the only threat.
The Dead Pit This zombie horror flick centers on the mad Dr. Ramzi (Danny Gochnauer), who's been locked in an asylum for the past 20 years after having performed gruesome experiments on his patients and then tossing their corpses into a pit. Now, a new asylum patient with psychic abilities unwittingly gives Ramzi the power to awaken from his long slumber, resurrect his former victims from the dead and form an unstoppable army to avenge his captors.
Boxes Shot on digital video for less than $300, this edgy drama follows Wren Hannah (Jim Vollman), a bitter office worker for a cardboard box manufacturer. Wren's inner dialogue and interactions with friends Eden (Gretta Hill) and Mattie (Robert Berson) reveal his personal and career frustrations. His life mirrors his job, its every aspect stuck in some kind of box, from the one he drives to his office cubicle to the one he'll someday be buried in.
Wasted A friend's death prompts three 20-somethings to reconsider the paths they've chosen in this coming-of-age drama from Matt Oates and Jeremiah Lowder, who based the screenplay in part on their own experiences. Mitchell (Kip Pardue) has experienced success, but not when it comes to relationships. Meanwhile, Stan (Eddie Kaye Thomas) has been stalled by unrealistic expectations, and Dixon (Josh Cooke) seeks solace in self-destruction.
Dangerous Dance Romance blossoms between Joseph (Zohar Liba) and Annabelle (Eliana Bakier), dancers from different sides of the tracks who team up for Israel's national dance competition. Over the objections of friends and family, the couple struggles to stay together and achieve success. The biggest obstacle standing in the way of their love is Annabelle's former dance partner Maor (Omer Barnea), a ruthless individual determined to ruin Joseph.
Jack and Jill vs. the World Freddie Prinze Jr. stars as Jack, an advertising executive who's leading the carefree, glamorous life of a successful young bachelor in Manhattan -- until he meets Jill (Taryn Manning), a newcomer to the city with a distinct devil-may-care streak. The two fall hard for each other and create a mission statement for their relationship, including the cardinal rule, "Be honest" -- a rule that brings unexpected consequences when Jill breaks it.
The Sitter In this made-for-cable thriller, affluent California couple Carter (William R. Moses) and Meghan (Gail O'Grady) hire sweet teen Abby Reed (Mariana Klaveno) as a live-in nanny for their two children -- only to discover that she's harboring a dark secret. Shortly after her arrival, the neighbors begin to meet gruesome demises, arousing Meghan's suspicions about Abby -- but it may be too late. Jon Lindstrom also stars.
Gundam Seed Destiny TV Movie 1 With the end of the Bloody Valentine War, and soldiers from the PLANTS space colonies and Atlantic Federation returning home, Shin Asuka is recruited to test a powerful new weapon, the Impulse Gundam, in this film drawn from the popular anime series. When a covert Federation team manages to steal a prototype, Shin realizes that the Gundam has triggered a dangerous arms race that could reignite the still-simmering conflict.
Lone Wolf and Cub: TV Series: Vol. 2 Seeking revenge against the dastardly Yagyu clan, who dishonored his name and murdered his wife, formidable warrior Ogami Itto (Kinnosuke Nakamura) continues to wander the countryside with his young son, Daigoro, as the assassin duo Lone Wolf and Cub. Produced by famed Japanese performer Shintaro Katsu, the classic early-1970s martial-arts series is based on the manga by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima.
Boob Tube: Sex, TV & Ugly George Since the 1970s, Ugly George has hit the streets of New York City in search of women willing to bare all for the camera. This documentary uses George's controversial cable show as the starting point for a look at obscenity on television then and now. First Amendment advocates, moral crusaders and public figures such as former New York mayor Ed Koch weigh in on the debate, as does George himself, accompanied by vintage clips.
Boxers and Ballerinas This revealing documentary follows four young people -- a boxer and ballerina in Miami and a boxer and ballerina in Havana -- who share similar hopes and dreams, but face disparate challenges relating to their individual circumstances and geographical trajectory. Yordenis and Annia must deal with poverty and restricted travel in Communist Cuba, while Cuban Americans Sergio and Paula have no shortage of their own struggles to deal with.
Bullrider In the most extreme of extreme sports, members of Professional Bull Riders Inc. ride one-handed on the back of a bucking 2,000-pound bull. Stay on for eight seconds, and they go down in history. Fail, and they risk serious injury or death. Josh Aronson's documentary takes viewers inside the ring for all the action, with insights by pro riders Justin McBride, Mike Lee, Tony Mendes, Ty Murray and others on what the sport means to them.
Gay Siblings This documentary explores families with gay siblings and the social conflict they encounter and varying degrees of acceptance they face. Profiles include a mother of five gay children, and a straight man who adopts his lesbian sister's child. Directed by Stephen David and Darryl Silver, the eye-opening program is part of the Logo network's "Real Momentum" series.
Illicit: The Dark Trade Venture deep inside the dangerous world of international smugglers in this fascinating look at one of the world's largest unmonitored industries, based on a best-selling book by narrator Moises Naim, the editor of Foreign Policy magazine. As Naim explains in this National Geographic documentary, globalization has transformed the ways that everything from counterfeit designer handbags and fake drugs to weapons and even people are bought and sold.
In the Year of the Pig Filmed at the height of the Vietnam War, director Emile de Antonio's unabashedly subjective documentary blasts American involvement in the divisive conflict. Through news footage and interviews with military figures, journalists and politicians, the provocative filmmaker traces modern Southeast Asian history and makes an argument for Vietnamese self-determination. Startling and disturbing images add emotional impact to this scathing critique.
Latino Beginnings To be Latino in America is one thing, but to be a gay Latino is another. Norman Green's documentary delves into this minority within a minority. Gay Latinos have to break through the added layer of religion and masculinity embedded in the Hispanic culture. Jesse, an openly gay college student; Marisol, a woman who's nervous about coming out to her mother; and Gustavo, a drag performer, all share their thoughts and experiences.
Millhouse: A White Comedy Radical leftist filmmaker Emile de Antonio unleashes a scabrous attack on then-president Richard Nixon with this satirically edited compilation of newsreel footage, which provides a presidential portrait that is by turns hilarious and chilling. Focusing specifically on Nixon's political career, the film devotes special time to the famed "Checkers" speech and the president's keen camera-consciousness.
Mr. Hoover and I Turning the camera on himself and his 10,000-page FBI file, radical documentary filmmaker Emile de Antonio skewers the legacy of FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover while offering up a fascinating self-portrait in his final film. A lengthy conversation with the composer John Cage, a discussion with a college crowd about McCarthyism and numerous witty observations by de Antonio himself also contribute to this discursive yet sharply observed documentary.
Super High Me Determined to find out the true effects of marijuana on the human body, stand-up comedian and former Stoner of the Year Doug Benson documents his experience avoiding pot for 30 days and then consuming massive amounts of the drug for 30 days. More than just an amusing story of one man's quest to get superhigh, this documentary also examines the hotly contested debate over medical marijuana use.
The Ultimate Railroads Collection Locomotive lovers will relish the chance to learn the in-depth story behind the development and expansion of both passenger and freight railroads throughout North America and Europe, as well as the key role the railway has played in modern history. This six-volume collection encompasses everything from the heyday of train travel in the United States in the 1950s, to a retrospective of railroad technologies throughout time.
Underground Seized by the FBI as evidence at the time it was made in 1974, Emile de Antonio's tense documentary features clandestinely filmed interviews of the then-fugitive members of the notorious Weather Underground. Radicals Billy Ayers, Kathy Boudin, Jeff Jones, Cathy Wilkerson and Bernadine Dohrn sound off on their reasons for going underground and reflect on the trials of the fugitive lifestyle.
You Think You Really Know Me: The Gary Wilson Story Michael Wolk's documentary answers the question, "Who is Gary Wilson?" As a teen in the 1970s, the musician and his band the Blind Dates staged avant-garde performances in his suburban town of Endicott, N.Y., and released a single groundbreaking record. Honored by indie record labels and musicians such as Beck, Wilson now works at a San Diego pornography store. Wolk and Wilson return to Endicott to find his old band and try to revive the magic.
Go Dragons! A Rugby Story This documentary follows the struggles and triumphs of the Chicago Dragons, a gay rugby team participating in a predominantly straight league. Meet the players, who come from diverse backgrounds but have a common goal when it comes to the field. Watch the team face injury, travel on the road, and celebrate at the end-of-season awards banquet.
Philippine Fighting Arts: Vol. 1: Single-Stick Tactics and Applications Protect yourself from attacks by learning the Philippine fighting arts of arnis, kali and escrima. This first volume focuses on single-stick tactics and applications. Topics include proper holds, stick construction, striking patterns and more. Julius Melegrito, who leads the program, founded the Philippine Martial Arts Alliance and has taught self-defense to individuals as well as military and law-enforcement groups around the world.
Philippine Fighting Arts: Vol. 2: Double-Stick Tactics and Applications Learn self-defense with the Philippine fighting arts of arnis, kali and escrima. This second volume covers double-stick tactics and applications and includes topics such as applied footwork, blocking, counterstrikes, disarms and more. Founder of the Philippine Martial Arts Alliance, instructor Julius Melegrito has taught self-defense to a multitude of people around the globe, from military and law-enforcement groups to average individuals.
Philippine Fighting Arts: Vol. 3: Knife Tactics and Applications This third volume of the instructional series on the Philippine fighting arts of arnis, kali and escrima concentrates on knife tactics and applications. The program explains how the techniques can be used for protection during real-life attacks. International instructor Julius Melegrito founded the Philippine Martial Arts Alliance and has taught self-defense to military and law-enforcement groups as well as average individuals.
Premier League: Skill Factor Pro soccer players from around the world demonstrate their winning skills in this how-to guide, which features cutting-edge 3-D animation and covers the moves every player needs to master to become a star on the field. Lessons include dribbling, bicycle kicks, chest control, the Maestro, diving headers, volleys, stopovers, running headers and the Wizard. Also included are Premier League match highlights of top players executing key skills.
TNA: Lockdown 2008 The Total Nonstop Action wrestling promotion brings you Lockdown, its biggest live event of the year, where each match takes place inside the inescapable ring known as the "Six Sides of Steel." The headline bout features Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle duking it out for the World Heavyweight Championship, while other battles boast stars such as Christian Cage, A.J. Styles, Booker T and many more.
WWE: Judgment Day 2008 Showcasing the superstars of Smackdown, Raw and ECW, WWE's 10th annual Judgment Day wrestling extravaganza at Omaha's Qwest Center pits Randy Orton against Triple H in the Steel Cage match for the WWE championship title. Also battling it out at the event are JBL vs. John Cena; Kane and CM Punk vs. John Morrison and the Miz; Edge vs. Undertaker in the World Heavyweight Championship match; and Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels.
Brenner Centering on father and son cops (Ed Binns and James Broderick, respectively) who share a rough-and-tumble beat in New York City, this small-screen police drama hit the airwaves in 1959. Although their ideologies may clash -- dad is a flinty veteran, and his son is an idealist who believes in the system -- they have a common mission: to rid the streets of crime and bring the culprits to justice.
Burn Notice: Season 1 While on a mission in Nigeria, secret agent Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan) inexplicably gets his walking papers. After making his way home to Miami, the former operative turns his talents to private detective work of sorts, all the while trying to get to the bottom of his mysterious fall from grace. Sharon Gless plays Westen's carping mother in this breezy espionage series also starring Gabrielle Anwar and Bruce Campbell.
Californication: Season 1 Bachelor Hank Moody's (David Duchovny) got it made: he's a sexy best-selling author who's irresistible to the ladies. But as a part-time dad juggling his wild L.A. lifestyle with grown-up responsibilities, this say-anything writer's at a loss for words. This smart Showtime comedy also stars Natascha McElhone (as Hank's ex-girlfriend), Madeleine Martin (as Becca, his 13-year-old daughter), Madeline Zima and Evan Handler.
Dan Rather Reports Respected journalist Dan Rather tackles today's most interesting issues in politics, global affairs, the environment and more with this stimulating news program, which features in-depth investigations and hard-hitting interviews. Included in this collection are eye-opening stories about Americans getting kidnapped in Mexico, the influence of money on Washington politics, and soldiers returning home from the war in Iraq.
Dynasty: Season 3: Vol. 1 The war between the Colby and Carrington clans heats up in the glossy nighttime sudser's third season. Denver will never be the same as Michael Torrance (Gordon Thomson) learns that he's a Carrington, the hunt continues for abducted infant Blake Carrington and Claudia Blaisdel (Pamela Bellwood) reenters a mental institution. Geoffrey Scott joins the cast as Mark Jennings, Krystle's handsome ex-hubby, while guest stars include Simon MacCorkindale.
ER: Season 9 Having survived the smallpox scare that caused the hospital lockdown in the previous season's finale, Dr. Carter (Noah Wyle) and Nurse Lockhart (Maura Tierney) are now lovers in the ninth season of this popular drama. As usual, the psychodrama threatens to overshadow the medical drama as Dr. Chen (Ming-Na) reveals she once gave up a child for adoption; two African-American staffers (Sharif Atkins, Mekhi Phifer) become murder suspects; and more.
Jericho: Season 2 Back from cancellation as a result of vociferous viewer protests, the sci-fi series kicks off its sophomore year with Esai Morales joining the cast as Maj. Edward Beck, a Cheyenne official sent to restore order to the embattled town of New Bern. The season opens in the wake of the costly battle of New Bern, which left neighboring Jericho scrambling to rebuild -- and the two communities still at loggerheads.
Meerkat Manor: Season 3 Part nature program, part soap opera, this captivating Animal Planet series follows the Whiskers, a family of South African meerkats. Cutting-edge photography -- with cameras above and below ground -- captures the critters as their lives play out in dramas that equal the most riveting reality show, including romantic rivalries and the birth of two dozen pups. In the third season, new neighbors create problems for the Whiskers.
Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Season 4 With her friend Valerie living in Alaska and her nemesis Libby at private school, Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) tries to adjust to her new situation and finds herself contemplating a move to Paris in Season 4 of this enchanting comedy. In other developments, Sabrina tutors an apprentice witch; Hilda and Zelda run for cover when their nagging mother comes to visit; and Sabrina loses all self-control when she gets a magic credit card.
The Real McCoys: Season 3 West Virginia's McCoy clan continues to export their rural ways to their California neighbors and friends in the third season of this classic hit sitcom. Grandpa (Walter Brennan) and Luke (Richard Crenna) get excited when they think they've discovered oil on their property, Hassie (Lydia Reed) takes a screen test in hopes of becoming a star, and Kate (Kathy Nolan) tries to get in the garden club. Edward Everett Horton and Denver Pyle guest star.
Angels & Airwaves: Start the Machine Featuring an interview with front man Tom DeLonge discussing the high-profile breakup of his ex-band, Blink-182, this documentary takes viewers into the studio as supergroup Angels & Airwaves records their debut album, "We Don't Need to Whisper." The video also includes Angels & Airwaves onstage at their blistering best during stops on their 2006 tour, along with insights into the lives of the band members.
Big Time Swing Rounding up concert clips from some of the swing era's greatest artists, this toe-tapping video features performances by Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Jimmy Dorsey, Peggy Lee, Xavier Cougat, Fats Waller, Satchmo and Frank Sinatra. Since its inception in the 1930s, swing has remained popular. Tracks include "The Frim Fram Song," "This Joint Is Jumpin'," "Minnie the Moocher" and "Birth of the Blues."
Deep Purple: Access All Areas Offering an intimate glimpse of hard-rock pioneers Deep Purple as they travel the globe on tour, this in-depth documentary chronicles the roller-coaster ride of their life on the road. Accentuating the era of guitarist Steve Morse, the film looks at the legendary band's interpersonal relationships, camaraderie and the transitional phase in which keyboardist Don Airey replaced Jon Lord after he retired.
Deep Purple: Bombay Calling: Live '95 This live 114 minute program was filmed in Bombay, India, in 1995 and features material from the critically acclaimed 1996 album "Purpendicular," making this event one of the best rock shows ever staged in India.
Deep Purple: Live at the NEC: England '02 You'll have a front-row seat as British hard rockers Deep Purple tear through some of their biggest hits in this 2002 performance recorded at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England. The powerhouse set features such tunes as "Fireball," "Woman from Tokyo," "Black Night," "Hush," "Smoke on the Water," "Highway Star" and more. Also included is an illuminating interview with band members Ian Gillan and Roger Glover.
Deep Purple: Total Abandon: Australia '99 This 200 minute DVD features 17 tracks recorded live in Australia, plus the 76-minute "A Band Downunder."
Funk Brothers: Live in Orlando Legendary Motown studio players the Funk Brothers show off the sounds that made so many musicians famous in this exciting New Year's Eve concert, featuring well-known songs from Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Supremes and more. As Motown Records' house band, the Funk Brothers provided backing tracks for many of the studio's most famous recordings. Concert highlights include "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," "You Can't Hurry Love" and "Heatwave."
Joy Division Director Grant Gee provides a cultural portrait of Manchester, England, during the 1970s as he examines the rise and fall of the punk band Joy Division. The film charts the history of the group, its members and musical inspiration. The anger and despair felt by much of England's youth found its way into the lyrics and violent instrumentation of Joy Division's songs, an artistic expression that was more than just rebellion.
MTV Unplugged: Julieta Venegas Grammy-winning Mexican musical sensation Julieta Venegas shows off her powerful voice in this acoustic performance, backed by an eclectic blend of instruments, including tuba, flute and xylophone. Venegas is joined onstage by Argentinean legend Gustavo Santaolalla and famed Brazilian vocalist Marisa Monte in this 2008 Mexico City concert. Highlights include Venegas's hits "Limon y Sal," "Lento" and "Me Voy," as well as several new songs.
Pastor Gregg Patrick & the Bridge Project: Cross Over Joined by a slate of diverse guests, Pastor Gregg Patrick and the Bridge Mass Choir sing their musical ministry in this gospel fest sure to move fans to their feet. Songs include "I Am a Witness," "Holy" and more from guest vocalists Rhonda McLemore and Shawn McLemore. Alvanetta Nelson, Nakita Clegg-Fox, Ted Winn, Nikki Ross and Brian Hurst are among the other gospel artists lifting their voices on the soul-stirring praises.
Pimp C: The Final Chapter This career-spanning documentary pays tribute to the short but turbulent life of Pimp C, a Texas-born rapper once dubbed "the Tupac of the South" who was also one-half of the Grammy-nominated, Dirty South-style rap duo UGK. In 2007, Pimp C was found dead in a hotel room in West Hollywood, the apparent victim of an accidental overdose. But even though his heart stopped beating, his legend lives on among his fans.
The Great Crooners Gathering an array of memorable vintage performances, this musical collection showcases some of the 20th century's greatest singers: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney. Highlights include a Presley and Sinatra medley of "Love Me Tender" and "Witchcraft"; Dean Martin delivering "Memories Are Made of This"; and a "Now You Has Jazz" duet by Crosby and Armstrong.
The Number Twelve Looks Like You: Here at the End of All Things The adrenaline-fueled grind-core music of the Number Twelve Looks Like You incites a sold-out crowd in this 2007 concert recorded live at the School of Rock in East Hackensack, N.J. Songs include "Jay Walking Backwards," "Texas Dolly" and more. An exclusive band interview plus backstage footage take you up close and personal, while music videos for "Like a Cat" and "Grandfather" offer more of the group's high-octane sound.
Tiesto: Elements of Life World Tour Repeatedly topping the list of DJ magazine's Top 100 DJs, acclaimed Dutch trance-spinner Tïesto enthralls 25,000 fans in this epic November 2007 performance at Copenhagen's Parken Stadium. The multimedia spectacle combines dazzling light effects and a hypnotic blend of sounds, featuring tracks from Tïesto's Grammy-nominated album, "Elements of Life," including "Ten Seconds Before Sunrise," "Everything," "Bright Morningstar" and "He's a Pirate."
Ataque Verbal Verbal sparring leads to laughter in director Miguel Albaladejo's award-winning comedy. In this collection of seven tales, ex-lovers, friends and co-workers from all walks of life prove that, regardless of age or lifestyle, we are all the same. Among the stories, two women custodians quibble when they discover an abandoned baby and a newly divorced man must do business with his ex-wife as he searches for his new bachelor pad.
Caramel A Lebanese beauty salon is the setting for this romantic comedy about five women and the various troubles they face. Director Nadine Labaki leads the cast as shop owner Layale, who's heartbroken from a foundering affair. Meanwhile, her employees Nisrine and Rima are coming to grips with issues in their own lives, as are an actress-client facing old age and the seamstress next door whose yearning for love is impeded by her loyalty to family.
Classe Tous Risques Although he's a wanted man in his homeland of France, onetime crime boss Abel Davos (Lino Ventura) decides to return to Paris with his family. After contacting former associates, Abel is sent young Eric Stark (Jean-Paul Belmondo) to help him make the trip across the border. With just their criminal ties in common, wily thug Abel and charming up-and-comer Eric develop a bond through the course of their tense journey.
La Pu.. & La Ballena Vera (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón), a writer suffering from breast cancer, discovers love letters and photos of an Argentinean man who died in the Spanish Civil War. Intrigued, she travels to Argentine Patagonia to research the story behind the photos taken in a local brothel. In her search, Vera rediscovers herself and reconnects with old and hidden emotions. Leonardo Sbaraglia and Mercè Llorens also star in this lyrical drama directed by Luis Puenzo.
Sanky Panky In this hit musical comedy from the Dominican Republic, the charming -- and broke -- Genaro (Fausto Mata) tries to land a visa to the United States or Europe by wooing a series of beautiful tourists visiting the Caribbean nation. But when some of the women compare notes, his romantic efforts begin to fizzle. Will the smooth-talking Genaro maintain his increasingly complicated charade and secure a coveted visa?
Stigma Recently released mental hospital patient Ehud (Arnon Zadok) returns home only to be crushed by the news that his family has abandoned him. Obligated to serve with the Israeli military, Ehud struggles to overcome his mental illness and regain his self-esteem. But a traumatic near-death experience sets the unstable soldier back further than ever and spurs him to find and take deadly action against his wife and child.
Tale of the Three Jewels His father incarcerated by Israeli forces, 12-year-old Yusef (Mohammed Nahnal) lives a hardscrabble life on the Gaza Strip with his mother and brother. When he meets gypsy girl Aida (Hana' Nc'mch) and falls for her, she asks him to find three jewels missing from a necklace. Yusef sets off on a mystical adventure that teaches him some important life lessons. This touching drama was an Official Selection of the 1995 Cannes Film Festival.
The Restless After his beloved fiancée is killed by demons, Yi Gwak (Woo-sung Jung) joins the royal demon-hunting squad and distinguishes himself as a great hero. And though Yi eventually falls in battle, his adventures are just beginning. His spirit is whisked away to Joong-cheon, a place between heaven and earth where souls await reincarnation -- and where the final, epic clash between the forces of good and evil will be played out.
Under the Same Moon In this tale illuminating the plight of illegal aliens, Kate del Castillo plays Rosario, a woman working illegally in the United States to provide a better life for her son Carlitos (Adrian Alonso), who remains at home in Mexico. Longing for his mother, Carlitos stows away on a van that's headed for the border. An already treacherous journey becomes even more so when Carlitos is separated from his smugglers (Jesse Garcia, America Ferrera).
Violeta When journalist Felix (David Ramy) comes to Violeta's (Blanca Guerra) tiny upstairs apartment to interview the aging Cuban prostitute about her life story, she captivates him with tales of tempestuous love, betrayal and revenge. She tells of the fate of her first lover and the tragic affair with a famous American actor that led to her return to Cuba. Alberto Cortés directs this moving drama adapted from the play by Nicolas Dorr.
