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Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
CAPRICIOUS SUMMER (FACETS) now now DVD $29.95
Foreign-language comedy: Three friends in a sleepy town are awakened by a tightrope walker and his beautiful assistant, in Czech with English subtitles.

MAPLE PALM COLLECTOR’S EDITION (FAT FILMS) now 7-3 DVD $26.99
Drama: Two lesbians must hide the secret that one is an illegal immigrant and living in the U.S. against the law.

GHOST GATE (LAGUNA) now 7-17 DVD $24.95
Foreign-language horror: A group of students spend a weekend in a castle where there is an evil presence in this Japanese film with English subtitles.

PERFECT CREATURE (FOX) now 7-17 DVD $29.98
Thriller: Dougray Scott stars in this DVD premiere about a human cop and vampire cop who work together to stop a war between the two races. Bonuses: featurettes.

MGM MOVIE LEGENDS ELVIS COLLECTION (MGM/FOX) 6-27 7-24 DVD $39.98
Boxed set: Four of Elvis’ films: Clambake, Kid Galahad, Follow That Dream and Frankie and Johnny.

BUBBA HO-TEP LIMITED EDITION (MGM/FOX) 7-11 8-7 DVD $19.98
Comedy: The 2002 movie about aging Elvis and a black JFK, both in a nursing home, fighting an ancient Egyptian mummy. Bonuses: commentary, animated photo gallery, featurettes.

STRAY CATS (ARIZTICAL) 7-17 8-21 DVD $29.95
Foreign-language drama: Two friends struggle in their romantic relationships, in Tagalog with English subtitles.

BAD BLOOD (TARTAN) 7-17 8-28 DVD $19.95
Foreign-language horror: A family moves to a country house that is haunted by a curse, in Portuguese with English subtitles.

WRANGLER (GT MEDIA) 7-17 8-28 DVD $9.98
Drama: A businessman and a cattleman contend for the affection of a rancher’s daughter.

THE LIVES OF OTHERS (SONY) 7-19 8-21 DVD $26.96, BD $38.96
Foreign-language drama: This winner of the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar is about the socialist state of East Germany in the ’80s. Bonuses: commentary, interview, making-of featurette.

BROKEN ENGLISH (MAGNOLIA) 7-24 8-21 DVD $26.98
Romantic comedy: Parker Posey stars as a woman in her 30s looking for love in this limited-release movie. Bonuses: making-of featurette, deleted scenes.

THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY (GENIUS) 7-24 9-4 DVD $19.95
Drama: Cilian Murphy stars in this limited-release film about the Irish revolution. Bonuses: featurette, commentary.

AN EAST SIDE STORY (UNION STATION/STARZ) 7-26 8-28 DVD $14.98
Musical: Marc Anthony’s film debut is about three friends who work toward pop superstardom.

SKIN FOR SALE (TLA) 7-31 8-28 DVD $19.99
Documentary: A look at the adult film industry in Barcelona. Bonuses: interviews.

STRANGER THAN PARADISE (CRITERION/IMAGE) 7-31 9-4 DVD $39.95
Drama: Jim Jarmusch’s 1984 film is about a slacker who meets his 16-year-old cousin and travels with her to visit his aunt. Bonuses: interviews, behind-the-scenes featurettes, on-set photos, Permanent Vacation feature film.

KICKIN’ IT OLD SKOOL (FOX) 8-1 8-28 DVD $27.98
Comedy: Jamie Kennedy’s $4.4 million-grossing movie is about a breakdancer from the ’80s who must adjust to the 21st century. Bonuses: deleted scenes.

BELL WITCH: THE MOVIE (BIG RIVER/CINEMARR) 8-1 9-4 DVD $27.95, HD or BD $39.95
Thriller: This movie is a retelling of the legend of the Bell Witch of Adams, Tenn.

BOBBY Z (SONY) 8-2 9-4 DVD $24.96
Thriller: Paul Walker stars as an ex-con on the run from a ruthless agent, played by Laurence Fishburne, Bonuses: featurette.

RESIDENT EVIL/RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE DELUXE EDITION (SONY) 8-2 9-4 DVD $19.94
Action: The first two films starring Milla Jovovich will be re-released just before the Sept. 21 theatrical release of Resident Evil: Extinction. Bonuses: featurettes, photo gallery.

WIND CHILL (SONY) 8-2 9-4 DVD $24.96
Thriller: The Devil Wears Prada’s Emily Blunt stars in this limited-release movie about two college students stranded on a deserted, snowy road.

CREATURES FROM THE PINK LAGOON (ARIZTICAL) 8-14 9-25 DVD $29.95
Comedy: Man-eating, man-loving zombies threaten a small town in this B-movie spoof.

GRIFFIN & PHOENIX (MGM/FOX) 8-15 9-11 DVD $22.98
Romantic comedy: Amanda Peet and Dermot Mulroney star as a couple who unexpectedly fall in love in this TV movie.

THE TV SET (FOX) 8-29 9-25 DVD $27.98
Comedy: David Duchovny stars as a TV writer who tries to sells his pilot to a network president, played by Sigourney Weaver, in this limited-release film.

ELF BOWLING (SCREEN MEDIA/UNIVERSAL) 9-4 10-2 DVD $14.98
Animated: When Santa’s brother kidnaps the elves, Santa and his super-elf Lex must save the day.

BELIEVERS (WARNER) 9-18 10-16 DVD $24.98
Thriller: In this DVD premiere, two paramedics are kidnapped and trapped in a building, where they discover a secret cult. Bonuses: commentary, interview, featurettes.




Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
MASTERS OF HORROR: WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM (ANCHOR BAY) now 7-17 DVD $14.98
Horror: Tom Holland’s episode stars William Forsythe as a clown who enacts revenge on the children who played a prank on him. Bonuses: commentary, storyboard gallery, DVD-ROM, featurettes.

THE CROW: STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN: THE COMPLETE SERIES (ARTS ALLIANCE AMERICA) 6-26 7-24 DVD $39.95
Fantasy: This five-disc set contains the series about a murdered man who returns to Earth. Bonuses: commentary, pilot script, gag reel, episode dailies and deescriptions, soundtrack, photo gallery.

MAN ABOUT THE HOUSE: SEASON ONE AND TWO (BCI) 7-13 8-21 DVD $29.98
Comedy: This British series inspired the American TV show Three’s Company.

FINNEY:THE COMPLETE SERIES (BFS) 7-31 8-28 DVD $39.98
Action: David Morrissey stars as a jazz musician who is trying to turn his back on the family crime business, even after his father is murdered. Bonuses: cast profiles.

MASTERS OF HORROR: SEASON ONE (ANCHOR BAY) 7-31 8-28 DVD $79.97
Horror: This 14-disc set contains all 13 episodes and a bonus disc of unreleased footage. Bonuses: unreleased footage, featurettes, commentaries, career retrospectives, interviews, storyboards, DVD-ROM.

UTAWARERUMONO: THE BEAST WITHIN (ADV FILMS) 7-31 8-28 DVD $29.98
Anime: The fifth volume of the fantasy series about a man who tries to figure out if he is a bloodthirsty killer or a protector of life; in Japanese with English subtitles. Bonuses: video shorts, glossary, art gallery, open and close animation.

I DREAM OF JEANNIE: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON (SONY) 8-2 9-4 DVD $39.95
Comedy: Jeannie guest stars in Laugh-In, her evil sister returns and more adventures take place in this fourth season of the ’60s sitcom.

MCHALE’S NAVY: SEASON TWO (SHOUT FACTORY) 8-14 9-11 DVD $44.99
Comedy: Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway and Joe Flynn star in the ’60s series about a crew on duty on the Pacific island Taratupa. Bonuses: interviews, featurette.

JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS: THE COMPLETE SERIES (WARNER) 8-14 9-18 DVD $26.99
Animated: All 16 episodes of the ’70s Hanna-Barbera series will be available in a two-disc set. Bonuses: documentary.




Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
WAR & TRUTH (CINEMA LIBRE) now 7-3 DVD $24.95
Documentary: A look at the role of journalists during wartime, from World War II to today. Bonuses: interviews.

HOWLING WITH THE ANGELS (FIRST RUN) now 7-24 DVD $24.95
Documentary: A man looks back at his father’s work in the Nazi resistance movement during World War II. Bonuses: short film, filmmaker bio, photo gallery, film notes.

BEST OF LIVE: SAMMY DAVIS JR. (EAGLE VISION) 6-29 7-24 DVD $11.98
Music: The musician’s 1985 concert in Germany.

CARAVAN/PRAGUE (CINEMA LIBRE) 7-3 8-14 DVD $24.95
Documentary: A bicycle caravan travels across Europe to join protests in Prague against the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Bonuses: film short.

WHAT’S REALLY HOOD VOL. 8 (PHOENIX) 7-10 8-14 DVD $14.99
Documentary: An A&R guide to the urban music industry.

POCAHONTAS REVEALED (WGBH BOSTON) 7-17 8-21 DVD $19.95
Documentary: A look at the story of Pocahontas and the English colonists.

TERRORSTORM: UPDATED AND EXPANDED (DISINFORMATION) 7-20 7-31 DVD $19.98
Documentary: Alex Jones’ film includes new interviews with Gore Vidal, Jesse Ventura and others. Bonuses: commentary, interviews.

BOB SAGET: THAT AIN’T RIGHT (HBO/WARNER) 7-24 8-28 DVD $19.97
Stand-up comedy: The comedian’s performance at New York University. Bonuses: featurette, music video.

THE OTHER SIDE OF RICK WAKEMAN (MVD VISUAL) 7-24 8-28 DVD $19.95
Stand-up comedy: A stand-up performance by the Yes keyboardist and entertainer. Bonuses: featurette.

JOURNEY INTO BUDDHISM (WGBH) 8-7 9-4 DVD $39.95
Documentary: Three titles about the religion: Dharma River, Prajna Earth and Vajra Sky Over Tibet. Each also will be available individually at $19.95 each. Bonuses: Vajra Realm video, director’s notes.

HUNTING OF MAN (MAVERICK) 8-10 9-4 DVD $16.98
Action: A man tries to keep his younger brother out of trouble.

COMMUNE (FIRST RUN) 9-18 10-23 DVD $29.95
Documentary: A group of counterculture leaders attempt to create a utopian society.



Online Editor: Samantha Clark
VideoBusiness.com

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