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Video Business's Just Announced enewsletter for the week of Feb. 10, 2009, features the latest movies and TV shows announced for release on DVD and Blu-ray.

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Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
YELLA (NEW YORKER) 2-18 3-17 DVD $29.95

SEVEN POUNDS (SONY) 2-26 3-31 DVD $28.96, BD $39.95, PSP $24.94

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Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER (OSCILLOSCOPE) now 2-24 DVD $29.99
Documentary: Filmmaker Kurt Kuenne explores the death of his best friend, who was murdered when he was 28.

JAM (VIRGIL) now 2-24 DVD $19.95
Documentary: Timed near the release of Drew Barrymore theatrical Whip It!, this film looks at the American Roller Derby League. Bonuses: featurettes, Q&A, deleted scenes, trading cards.

STRICTLY SEXUAL: A LOVE STORY (VIRGIL) now 2-24 DVD $24.95
Romantic comedy: Two career-driven women hire two men to sexually please them, but both couples begin to fall in love. Bonuses: deleted scenes, photo gallery, commentaries.

EXIT SPEED (PEACE ARCH) now 3-3 DVD $29.99
Action: Travelers on a bus encounter a violent bike gang. Bonuses: featurette, digital copy, photo gallery.

MR. AVERAGE (INDICAN) now 3-3 DVD $24.99
Foreign-language comedy: A marketing company uses a typical guy as its guinea pig in this French film with English subtitles.

L’INNOCENTE (KOCH) now 3-10 DVD $29.98
Foreign-language drama: In Luchino Visconti’s final film, an unfaithful man discovers his wife also is having an affair; in Italian with English subtitles. Bonuses: interview.

SATURDAY MORNING (LIGHTYEAR) now 3-10 DVD $19.99
Romantic comedy: Joey Piscopo and George Wendt star in this film about a businessman who discovers a Utopia on Saturday mornings.

THE LIFE OF LUCKY CUCUMBER (XENON) now 3-17 DVD $24.98
Comedy: Two aspiring filmmakers stumble upon a cave-dwelling man named Lucky “Cucumber” Cavanaugh, who is rumored to possess extraordinary luck.

GREENSBURG: A STORY OF COMMUNITY REBUILDING (PLANET GREEN/GAIAM) now 3-24 DVD $39.98
Documentary: Leonardo DiCaprio hosts this look at a small town that rebuild itself into a model green community.

KEEPIN’ THE FAITH: MY BABY’S GETTING’ MARRIED (LIGHTYEAR) 2-10 3-10 DVD $19.99
Urban comedy: In the third installment of the franchise, a father tries to sabotage his daughter’s wedding.

BECOMING FAMILY (CINEVOLVE) 2-17 3-17 DVD $14.95
Documentary: A team of doctors travels to Sri Lanka following the deadly tsunami in 2004.

REVENGE OF THE BOARDING SCHOOL DROPOUTS (PEACE ARCH) 2-17 3-17 DVD $29.99
Comedy: Two snowboarders must overcome their slacker tendencies to save their team in this film starring Tom Green and Dave England. Bonuses: digital copies of Revenge of the Boarding School Dropouts and Shred.

COLUMBUS DAY (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ) 2-19 3-24 DVD $26.97
Action: Val Kilmer stars as a thief who tries to reunite with his family. Promotion: rental three-pack priced at $69.97.

THE KITE (FIRST RUN) 2-19 3-24 DVD $24.95
Foreign-language drama: In this Arabic film, a woman arranged to be married falls for an Israeli soldier; with English subtitles. Bonuses: discussion guides, director’s notes.

OPERA JAWA (FIRST RUN) 2-19 3-24 DVD $24.95
Foreign-language drama: When an man goes away on business, his wife is seduced by the local butcher; in Indonesian with English subtitles.

A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY (CINEVOLVE) 2-24 3-24 DVD $19.95
Documentary: A look at the phenomenon surrounding the Star Wars franchise. Bonuses: deleted scenes, commentaries, interviews.

COME HELL OR HIGH WATER (NORTH AMERICAN) 2-24 3-31 DVD $26.99
Western: A former confederate soldier sets out to avenge the death of his younger brother. Bonuses: featurette, commentary, stills gallery. Promotion: three-pack with Blu-ray version priced at $69.99.

WILD DOGS (SISU) 3-3 3-31 DVD $29.95
Foreign-language drama: A lawyer must testify against his best friends in this Israeli film with English subtitles. Bonuses: behind-the-scenes footage.

THE FOX AND THE CHILD (WARNER) 3-3 4-7 DVD $27.95
Family: Kate Winslet narrates this film about a girl and a fox that share adventures.

POKEMON THE FIRST THREE MOVIES (WARNER) 3-3 4-7 DVD $19.97
Cartoon: The movies of the popular anime characters are delivered together, timed with the theatrical release of Dragon Ball Revolution on April 8.

MARLEY & ME (FOX) 3-4 3-31 DVD $29.98, two-DVD $34.98, BD $39.99
Comedy: Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson star in this $139.8 million-grossing film about a young couple who adopt a mischievous dog. Bonuses: deleted scenes, gag reel; two-DVD adds featurettes, digital copy; BD adds trivia track, BonusView, standard DVD. Promotion: partnerships with Purina, American Kennel Club.

DA’ BOOTY SHOP (LIGHTYEAR/VIVENDI) 3-10 4-7 DVD $19.99
Comedy: An exotic dancer inherits a hair salon and keeps it open with the help of friends.

BIG STORY IN A SMALL CITY (PASSION RIVER) 3-10 4-14 DVD $24.95
Foreign-language comedy: In this Armenian film, a family mourning the death of a relative has the wrong body delivered to the funeral; with English subtitles.

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (FOX) 3-11 4-7 DVD $29.98, DVD SE $34.98, BD $39.99
Sci-fi: Keanu Reeves stars in this $78.8 million-grossing remake of the movie about an alien who comes to Earth to destroy humans before the planet succumbs to an impending disaster. For a limited time, the Blu-ray and DVD special editions will include the original 1951 movie. Bonuses: deleted scenes, featurettes, commentary, stills galleries; BD includes picture-in-picture, game; special editions include digital copy.

IT’S A LOVE THANG (MGM/FOX) 3-11 4-7 DVD $24.98
Drama: This box set contains Brown Sugar, How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Waiting to Exhale.

LAUGHS & LOCKS COLLECTION (MGM/FOX) 3-11 4-7 DVD $19.98
Comedy: This collection contains Beauty Shop, Nora’s Hair Salon and The Salon, as well as spa cash.

LAUGHS, LOVE AND LYRICS COLLECTION (MGM/FOX) 3-11 4-7 DVD $19.98
Comedy: This collection contains Hello Dolly, Nine to Five and The Rose, as well as spa cash.

LOVE COMES SOFTLY SERIES VOL. 1 and 2 (MGM/FOX) 3-11 4-7 DVD $24.98 each
Drama: These box sets each contain three of the Love Comes Softly films.

ONCE UPON A ROMANCE COLLECTION (MGM/FOX) 3-11 4-7 DVD $39.98
Romance: This box set contains Tristan and Isolde, Ever After and The Princess Bride.

WOMEN IN CHARGE COLLECTION (MGM/FOX) 3-11 4-7 DVD $19.98
Drama: This collection contains Baby Boom, Thelma & Louise and Working Girl, as well as spa cash.

WOMEN IN LOVE COLLECTION (MGM/FOX) 3-11 4-7 DVD $19.98
Romance: This collection contains One Fine Day, Return to Me and A Walk in the Clouds, as well as spa cash.

AMERICAN SWING (MAGNOLIA) 3-17 4-14 DVD $26.98
Documentary: A look at the rise and fall of ’70s New York nightclub Plato’s Retreat.

DARK MATTER (SCREEN MEDIA/UNIVERSAL) 3-17 4-14 DVD $24.98
Drama: In this limited-release film starring Meryl Streep and Aidan Quinn, a Chinese university student reacts violently when he loses his chances for a Nobel Prize.

NEW ORLEANS ANIMAL RESCUE (PASSION RIVER) 3-17 4-21 DVD $24.95
Documentary: Kevin Bacon narrates this film about the animal rescue that took place after Hurricane Katrina.

NICKELODEON/THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (SONY) 3-19 4-21 DVD $24.96
Drama: Two of Peter Bogdanovich’s films are bundled here. Bonuses: director’s cuts, commentary, interview, featurette, documentary.

THE POKER CLUB (SONY) 3-19 4-21 DVD $24.96
Thriller: During four friends’ weekly poker night, they accidentally kill a burglar, but someone knows what they’ve done and is out for revenge. Bonuses: commentary.

WHAT WE DO (POLYCHROME/VIVENDI) 3-24 4-21 DVD $19.99
Drama: When his best friend is murdered, a former hustler must decide whether to seek revenge.

LOONEY, LOONEY, LOONEY BUGS BUNNY MOVIE (WARNER) 3-24 4-28 DVD $14.98
Cartoon: Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, Daffy and Tweety get more looney in this feature-length movie, partnered with classic cartoons.

WENDY AND LUCY (OSCILLOSCOPE) 3-24 5-5 DVD $29.99
Drama: Michelle Williams stars in this limited-release film about a woman who loses her dog.

JCVD (PEACE ARCH) 3-31 4-28 DVD $19.99, BD $34.99
Action comedy: Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in this limited-release film about the action star, who finds himself in the middle of a bank heist. Bonuses: never-before-released footage, digital copy.

NEVER SURRENDER (LIONSGATE) 4-1 4-28 DVD $26.8
Action: A championship fighter is lured into the illegal world of underground cage fighting.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER (WARNER) 4-7 5-12 DVD $24.92
Comedy: Based on a Japanese comic strip, this movie is about a dysfunctional couple whose unconditional love keeps them together.

FRANKENHOOD (LIONSGATE) 4-8 5-5 DVD $26.98
Comedy: Two friends try to get a mutant to play basketball in order to win a tournament. Bonuses: featurette, deleted scenes.

KNOW THY ENEMY (LIONSGATE) 4-8 5-5 DVD $26.98
Drama: A record label changes an aspiring cartoonist into a rap star.

EDWARD II (WARNER) 4-21 5-26 DVD $14.98
Drama: The BBC broadcast of Ian McKellen’s breakthrough performance from the 1969 Edinburgh Festival bows on DVD.





Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
THE PRINCESS BRIDE (MGM/FOX) 2-18 3-17 BD $34.99
Fantasy: Rob Reiner’s 1987 film about a man’s (Cary Elwes) journey to save a kidnapped princess (Robin Wright Penn). Bonuses: commentaries, featurettes, DVD copy, video diary, Easter eggs.

THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR (SONY) 3-5 4-14 BD $28.95
Thriller: On the thirteenth floor of an office building, a virtual world blurs the lines of what is real. Bonuses: commentaries, music video, talent files, BD Live.

UNIVERSAL SOLDIER: THE RETURN (SONY) 3-5 4-14 BD $28.95
Action: Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in this $10.4 million-grossing film about a super-computer that plans to destroy its creators. Bonuses: featurettes, BD Live.

HELLRAISER LIMITED EDITION BOX SET (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ) 3-19 4-21 DVD/BD $59.97
Horror: Resembling the Lament Configuration, this box set contains the 20th anniversary editions of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II and Hellraiser Blu-ray ($29.97 individually). Bonuses: interviews, commentaries, featurettes.

DEXTER: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON (PARAMOUNT) 3-24 5-5 BD $57.99
Crime drama: Michael C. Hall stars as the title character, a forensics expert who’s also a serial killer. Bonuses: BD Live, featurette, podcasts, additional episodes.

X-MEN TRILOGY BLU-RAY COLLECTION (FOX) 3-25 4-21 BD $79.99 ($34.99 each)
Adventure: This box set contains X-Men, X2: X-Men United and X3: The Last Stand. Bonuses: BD Live, movie cash and preview of upcoming theatrical X-Men Origins: Wolverine, deleted and extended scenes, commentaries, digital copies, featurettes, behind-the-scenes footage, Easter eggs, animatics, TV spots, galleries, D-Box, production diary.





Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD: THE COMPLETE SEASON TWO (A&E) now 3-1 DVD $39.95
History: This four-disc set contains the History Channel series about the forgotten cities underground.

THE HILLS: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON (PARAMOUNT) now 3-3 DVD $39.98
Reality: Lauren tries to balance the tension between roommates Audrina and Lo in this MTV series. Bonuses: deleted scenes, interviews, commentary, featurettes.

RICK & STEVE: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON (PARAMOUNT) now 3-3 DVD $19.99
Comedy: Eight episodes of the LOGO series about a happy gay couple. Bonuses: shorts, interviews.

I”S (VIZ MEDIA) now 3-24 DVD $29.98
Anime: This box set contains the original series and follow-up series I”s Pure, both of which follow the conflicts of a teenager caught between two girls.

THE ZETA PROJECT: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (WARNER) 2-10 3-17 DVD $26.99
Animated: In this spin-off of Batman Beyond, a robot that develops free will befriends a street orphan. Bonuses: additional episodes, featurette.

MIDSOMER MURDERS, SET 12 (ACORN) 2-24 3-24 DVD $49.99
Mystery: Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) solves four mysteries in this series inspired by the novels of Caroline Graham. Bonuses: production notes, interviews, bio, filmographies.

TAGGART, SET 1 (ACORN) 2-24 3-24 DVD $49.99
Drama: This three-disc set contains seven episodes of the long-running British series about a team of Glasgow detectives. Bonuses: featurette.

URBAN LEGENDS: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE (A&E) 2-24 3-31 DVD $29.95
Educational: In this BIO Channel series, the truths behind urban legends are explored. Bonuses: mini-myths.

CAPRICA (UNIVERSAL) 3-3 4-21 DVD $26.98
Sci-fi: In this spin-off of Battlestar Galactica, this Sci Fi series follows two families whose peaceful planet is disrupted by a breakthrough in artificial intelligence. Bonuses: deleted scenes, commentary, video blogs, featurette.

STUART LITTLE: GOING FOR THE GOLD and A LITTLE FAMILY FUN! (SONY) 3-19 4-21 DVD $12.99 each
Animated: Hugh Laurie voices the 3-inch mouse, based on E.B. White’s book, in these episodes.

BLEACH, VOL. 16 (WARNER) 4-7 5-12 DVD $24.92
Anime: The sword-wielding teenager who can see ghosts helps to protect the innocent in this series that airs on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.

WILL & GRACE: BEST OF LOVE & MARRIAGE and BEST OF FRIENDS & FOES (LIONSGATE) 4-8 5-5 DVD $19.98 each
Comedy: Each DVD contains 16 episodes from the NBC series about two best friends. Bonuses: featurettes, commentary.

TRUE BLOOD: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (HBO/WARNER) 4-14 5-19 DVD $59.99, BD $79.98
Drama: Anna Paquin stars as a mind-reading woman who falls for a vampire in this HBO series, for which Paquin won a Golden Globe for Best Actress. Bonuses: documentary, ad spots, commentaries.

NARUTO UNCUT BOX SET 14 (WARNER) 4-21 5-26 DVD $49.95
Anime: This three-disc set has 375 minutes of ninja action, including some not available on TV.

THE JETSONS: SEASON 2, VOL. 1 (WARNER) 4-28 6-2 DVD $34.98
Animated: This three-disc set contains 21 episodes about the futuristic family.





Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
THE GREATEST STORIES OF MICHIGAN STATE BASKETBALL (GENIUS) now 2-17 DVD $24.95
Sports: A look at the college basketball team, including its 1979 and 2000 National Championship games. Bonuses: interviews, commentary.

ALL ABOARD FOR THE MAGIC MUSICAL VOYAGE (INDICAN) now 3-10 DVD $14.99
Educational: Two episodes that give children an introduction to such concepts as melody and rhythm. Bonuses: interviews, deleted scenes, sing-alongs.

DEE DEE RAMONE: HISTORY ON MY ARMS (MVD) now 3-10 DVD $19.95
Documentary: A look at the life and career of The Ramones bassist. Bonuses: short films, CD.

ALTER ECO (PLANET GREEN/GAIAM) now 3-24 DVD $39.98
How to: Entourage’s Adrian Grenier presents this 13-part series about environmentally responsible home renovations.

GROWING GREEN BABIES (PLANET GREEN/GAIAM) now 3-24 DVD $19.98
How to: Sustainable living expert Sarah Snow and holistic pediatrician Dr. Natalie Geary show eco-friendly options for prenatal care and child rearing.

RENOVATION NATION: RECYCLE, REUSE & RECLAIM (PLANET GREEN/GAIAM) now 3-24 DVD $19.98
How to: Eco-builder Steve Thomas shares informative, money-saving solutions for a greener home.

RENOVATION NATION: SAVE WATER SAVE MONEY (PLANET GREEN/GAIAM) now 3-24 DVD $19.98
How to: Eco-builder Steve Thomas shares informative, money-saving solutions for a greener home.

SIMPLE STEPS TO A GREENER HOME (PLANET EARTH/GAIAM) now 3-24 DVD $14.98
How to: Environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo shows how to make your home greener without sacrificing beauty and style.

PORTRAIT OF PETULA CLARK (INFINITY) 2-10 3-17 DVD $14.98
Music: The singer performs such hits as “My Funny Valentine” in concerts around the world. Bonuses: extra performances, interviews.

VAMPIRE SECRETS (A&E) 2-24 3-17 DVD $19.95
Documentary: This program looks at the history of vampires, from Bram Stoker’s to Twilight.

STEPHEN HAWKING AND THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (ACORN) 2-24 3-24 DVD $24.99
Documentary: The famous physicist and other scientists discuss black holes, the space-time continuum and new information on the origin of the universe.

THE BIELSKI BROTHERS (A&E) 2-24 3-31 DVD $9.95
History: Timed with the DVD release of Defiance, this program looks at how three Russian brothers built an elaborate village for rescued Jews during World War II.

EXPERIMENTS IN TERROR 3 (MICROCINEMA) 2-24 3-31 DVD $24.95
Horror: The third installment of the series features a montage of terrifying tropes and fiendish footage. Bonuses: short film.

THE GREAT DEPRESSION (A&E) 2-24 3-31 DVD $12.95
History: This four-part series examines the stock market crash of 1929 to the recovery period.

HUNTING HITLER (A&E) 2-24 3-31 DVD $19.95
History: This History Channel program looks at the plots to kill Hitler. Bonuses: documentary.

MONA LISA DESCENDING A STAIRCASE (MICROCINEMA) 2-24 3-31 DVD $19.95
Art: Filmmaker Joan Gratz looks at the development of modern art from Van Gogh to Andy Warhol.

MONA LISA REVEALED: SECRETS OF THE PAINTING (MICROCINEMA) 2-24 3-31 DVD $19.99
Art: Photographer Pascal Cotte photographs Leonardo da Vinci’s painting at 240 million pixels and reveals previously unknown elements. Bonuses: featurette.

PHILL NIBLOCK: THE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE WORKING (MICROCINEMA) 2-24 3-31 DVD $24.95
Documentary: A collection of films that focus on the dynamics of motion involved in manual labor.

WILLIAM EGGLESTON: PHOTOGRAPHER (MICROCINEMA) 2-24 3-31 DVD $19.99
Documentary: A look at the pioneer of modern color photography.

THE TRUE STORY OF PALESTINE (SISU) 3-3 3-31 DVD $19.95
Documentary: A look at the rebirth of Israel; in Hebrew with English subtitles.

DROOL SCHOOL: FAMILY DOG TRAINING (PASSION RIVER) 3-3 4-7 DVD $26.95
Instructional: Dog trainer Amy Robinson shows how to discipline dogs with games, tricks and commands.

HEMALAYAA: YOGA FOR EVERYONE (ACACIA/ACORN) 3-10 4-7 DVD $14.99
Fitness: The Bollywood fitness star leads two 20-minute workouts.

SEBASTIAN LIVE (SALIENT/VIVENDI) 3-17 4-14 DVD $14.99
Comedy: The comedian performs at the Paramount Theatre in St. Louis.

CARTOON GALAXY VOL. 1 (INDICAN) 3-25 4-28 DVD $14.99
Animated: A collection of cartoons, including Popeye, Felix the Cat and more. Bonuses: interviews, featurette.

COMICS WITHOUT BORDERS (SALIENT/VIVENDI) 3-31 4-28 DVD $19.99
Comedy: Hosted by Russell Peters, this stand-up comedy series showcases some of the world’s best comedians.

HIT FAVORITES: PLAYTIME PALS (HIT/LIONSGATE) 4-8 5-5 DVD $14.98
Children’s: Six adventures featuring Barney, Bob the Builder and others. Bonuses: additional episode.



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