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Welcome to the Video Business Just Announced enewsletter, featuring notable title listings coming soon to stores. For more new releases, go to www.videobusiness.com/newreleases.

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Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
HACK! (ALLUMINATION) now 12-11 DVD $29.98
Horror: A couple decides to make their own reality-based slasher film, leading a group of college students to a remote island.

ROSES IN DECEMBER (FIRST RUN) now 12-11 DVD $24.95
Documentary: A chronicle of the 1980 murder of a missionary and three American nuns by an El Salvador security force. Bonuses: featurette, gallery.

TRUE WHISPERS: THE STORY OF THE NAVAJO CODE TALKERS (PBS) now 12-11 DVD $24.99
History: A look at the 400 Navajos who were recruited by the U.S. government to devise an unbreakable code during World War II.

TIME AND TIDE (PASSION RIVER) 11-27 1-15 DVD $24.95
Drama: An architect looks back at his past relationships to discover the person he needs to become in order to find lasting love.

GALAXINA (BCI/NAVARRE) 12-4 1-8 HD $19.98
Sci-fi: The crew of police cruiser Infinity must find the Blue Star, a gem that holds unlimited power. Bonuses: commentary, interview, stills galleries and storyboards, scripts, additional footage.

SHILOH FALLS (NEW LIGHT/VIVENDI VISUAL) 12-4 1-8 DVD $24.99
Western: A lawman tracks down a murderous outlaw and his gang to the outpost town of Shiloh Falls, where they join forces against a mysterious stranger.

THE BOX (CODEBLACK/VIVENDI VISUAL) 12-11 1-8 DVD $24.99
Thriller: Gabrielle Union stars as a homicide detective investigating a home invasion gone wrong.

KISS AND TELL (BFS) 12-18 1-29 DVD $24.98
Thriller: In this TV movie, Daniel Craig stars as an officer who helps a policewoman try to entice a suspected murderer. Bonuses: cast profiles.

STUDS (BFS) 12-18 1-29 DVD $24.98
Drama: A soccer team in low spirits is buoyed by a coach who teaches them discipline and self-respect. Bonuses: cast profiles.

THE ARISTOCATS SPECIAL EDITION (DISNEY) 12-18 2-5 DVD $29.99
Animated: A Parisian housecat and an adventurous alley cat try to stop a pet-napping plot. Bonuses: deleted song, games, DVD-ROM, short, featurette.

WEDDING DAZE (MGM/FOX) 12-19 1-15 DVD $26.98
Comedy: A man impulsively proposes to a coffee shop waitress in this movie starring Jason Biggs and Isla Fischer. Bonuses: deleted and alternate scenes.

INTO THE WILD (PARAMOUNT) 12-21 2-12 DVD $29.99, two-disc or HD $39.99
Drama: Based on a true story, this $10.9 million-grossing movie starring Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt and Vince Vaughn is about a recent college graduate who becomes a wanderer, seeking adventure in the wild. Bonuses: featurettes.

THE JOHN FRANKENHEIMER COLLECTION (MGM/FOX) 12-26 1-22 DVD $39.98
Boxed set: Part of United Artists’ 90th anniversary, this collection of the famed director’s films contains Young Savages, The Train, The Manchurian Candidate and Ronin.

DADDY DAY CAMP (SONY) 12-27 1-29 DVD $28.95, PSP $24.94, BD $38.96
Comedy: Cuba Gooding Jr. stars in this $13 million-grossing sequel, directed by Fred Savage, about two fathers who open a summer camp. Bonuses: featurette, quiz.

DIRTY LAUNDRY (FOX) 1-1 2-12 DVD $26.98
Comedy: When a successful New Yorker returns to the Southern home he left behind, the family must learn to accept their differences. Bonuses: photo gallery, deleted scenes.

GONE BABY GONE (DISNEY) 1-1 2-12 DVD $29.99, BD $34.99
Drama: Ben Affleck’s $14.8 million-grossing movie is about Boston detectives trying to find a missing girl. Bonuses: featurettes, deleted scenes with optional commentary, commentary.

FAT GIRLS (GENIUS) 1-2 2-12 DVD $24.95
Comedy: A gay, theater enthusiast and his overweight best friend take a journey of self-discovery in this limited-release movie. Bonuses: audition tape, featurette, Tribeca footage, photo gallery, commentary.

FURNACE (GENIUS) 1-2 2-12 DVD $19.95
Horror: While investigating suicides at a maximum-security prison, a detective discovers a supernatural force more threatening than the criminals, in this DVD premiere starring Tom Sizemore and Ja Rule. Bonuses: alternate scenes, interviews.

THE BRAVE ONE (WARNER) 1-8 2-5 DVD $28.98, BD or HD $35.99
Action: In this $36.6 million-grossing movie, Jodie Foster stars as a woman who is brutally attacked and sets out on a mission for revenge. Bonuses: featurette, additional scenes.

LA MUERTE DEL GALLO DE ORO (PLUS ENTERTAINMENT) 1-11 2-12 DVD $9.98
Foreign-language action: A drug lord kills a man’s loved one; in Spanish with English subtitles. Bonuses: behind-the-scenes footage, bloopers.

FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO (FIRST RUN) 1-15 2-19 DVD $24.95
Documentary: This film attempts to reconcile homosexuality and Biblical scripture. Bonuses: interview, film notes, bios, photos.

THE LAST EMPEROR (CRITERION/IMAGE) 1-22 2-26 DVD $59.95
Foreign-language drama: Bernardo Bertolucci’s Oscar-winning film about a Chinese emperor; in Chinese and Japanese with English subtitles. Bonuses: commentary, documentaries, video postcards, interviews, film essay.




Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
NARUTO SHADOW BOX LIMITED COLLECTOR SET (VIZ MEDIA) now now DVD $185.95
Anime: A box set containing all 27 volumes of the ninja series. Bonuses: mini-manga, sneak peek of Vol. 28, poster, stickers, trading cards.

BIG LOVE: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON (HBO/WARNER) now 12-11 DVD $59.99
Drama: The series about a family of polygamists stars Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Chloe Sevigny. Bonuses: prequel episodes.

MAKE ROOM FOR DAD: SEASON 6 (SMORE ENTERTAINMENT) 12-11 1-22 DVD $39.99
Comedy: A nightclub entertainer tries to balance his job with his family. Bonuses: interview, blooper reel, photo gallery, featurettes.

GET BACKERS SEASONS 1 & 2 COLLECTION (ADV) 12-18 1-15 DVD $89.98
Anime: Two supernaturally empowered youths run a recovery service for those who have been robbed; in Japanese with English subtitles.

THE WHEELS ON THE BUS: MANGO’S BIG DOG PARADE (PORCHLIGHT) 12-19 1-22 DVD $14.98
Children’s: The Who’s Roger Daltrey voices Aragon, the dragon bus driver, in this episode about sharing, taking turns and getting along. A three-disc box set ($29.98) with a bonus CD also will be available on that day. Bonuses: parents’ guide, behind-the-scenes video, lyric sheet, short.

THE BEATRIX POTTER COLLECTION (BBC/WARNER) 1-8 2-12 DVD $29.98
Animated: This set contains nine tales, including The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends, The Tale of Tiggly-Winkle and more.

TELL ME YOU LOVE ME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (WARNER) 1-8 2-12 DVD $69.98
Drama: Three couples examine their relationships and explore issues of intimacy.

READY SET LEARN, VOL. 1 AND 2 (DISCOVERY/GENIUS) 1-8 2-19 DVD $14.95 each
Children’s: Episodes from Paz, Wilbur and The Save-Ums! that teach emotional intelligence and life skills. Bonuses: extra episodes, music videos, finger puppets, activity book.

COPS 20TH SEASON ANNIVERSARY (FOX) 1-23 2-19 DVD $29.98
Reality: The series about real-life police situations will be packaged with best-of compilation episodes, spoofs and a 20th anniversary episode. Bonuses: TV special, episodes with commentary, lost episode, featurettes.

BEN 10: THE COMPLETE SEASON 3 (WARNER) 1-29 3-4 DVD $19.98
Animated: The third season about a kid who can transform into 10 different alien species. Bonuses: character gallery, deleted scenes.

THE PEBBLES AND BAMM-BAMM SHOW: THE COMPLETE SERIES (WARNER) 2-12 3-18 DVD $26.99
Animated: Sally Struthers and Jay North voice Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm in these 16 episodes. Bonuses: four extra episodes.

A PUP NAMED SCHOOBY-DOO: COMPLETE 1ST SEASON (WARNER) 2-12 3-18 DVD $19.98
Animated: Thirteen episodes featuring the canine sleuth and his gang of friends.




Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
HELVETICA (PLEXIFILM) now 11-20 DVD $24.98
Documentary: Director Gary Hustwit explores the typeface Helvetica and how typography affects our culture.

THE ADVENTURES OF MIMI (LIVE NATION) now 12-4 DVD $19.99
Music: This all-access video of Mariah Carey’s recent tour will be released exclusively at Best Buy. Bonuses: behind-the-scenes footage, mini-movie, videos, karaoke feature.

GIDDIMANI: LIVE REGGAE (MVD VISUAL) now 12-11 DVD $19.95
Music: Candice Buchanan hosts this concert, featuring some of reggae’s most popular stars.

SILENCE IS DEADLY (CINEMA LIBRE) now 12-11 DVD $19.95
Documentary: This film follows four individuals who struggle with Hepatitis C, the potentially fatal liver disesase.

REMEMBER KNEBWORTH 1978: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (MVD VISUAL) 12-18 1-22 DVD $14.95
Music: Genesis’ performance at Kenbworth in 1978, including interviews and backstage footage. Bonuses: photo gallery, reproduction of the official program.

ELMO’S WORLD: OPPOSITES (GENIUS) 12-26 2-5 DVD $12.93
Educational: Elmo teaches the difference between up and down, open and close and fast and slow in three episodes.

BATTLE OF THE BULGE (WARNER) 1-8 2-12 DVD $14.97
Fitness: Rapper Bone Crusher leads a workout for those who have a limited range of movement. Bonuses: commentary.

PAUL REVERE: MIDNIGHT RIDE (AMERICAN ANIMATION STUDIOS) 1-15 2-12 DVD $19.95
Animated: The story of Paul Revere is told by an eagle. An educational edition (DVD $39.95) also will be available on that day with a discussion guide, quizzes and projects. Bonuses: featurette, profiles.



Online Editor: Samantha Clark
VideoBusiness.com

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