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Foreign-language romantic comedy: A tall girl and a short guy find themselves falling for each other despite their differences in height; in Japanese with English subtitles. Bonuses: director/cast profile, interviews, short film, music video.
Foreign-language thriller: When a music professor takes a young student to the countryside with sexual intentions, she escapes and finds herself trapped by a sadistic gang; in Korean with English subtitles. Bonuses: deleted scenes, featurette.
13: GAME OF DEATH (WEINSTEIN/GENIUS)
2-5
3-18
DVD $19.97
Foreign-language thriller: A desperate man decides to participate in a dangerous underground game to solve all of his money problems; in Thai with English subtitles. Bonuses: making-of featurette.
I AM LEGEND (WARNER)
2-5
3-18
DVD $28.98, two-disc $34.99, BD $35.99
Sci-fi: In this $248.5 million-grossing movie, Will Smith stars as the sole survivor of a deadly plague in New York. The HD version ($35.99) will street April 8. Bonuses: alternate ending.
AND JUSTICE FOR ALL (SONY)
2-7
3-11
DVD $19.94
Thriller: Al Pacino stars as a lawyer who must defend a judge charged with a dreadful crime in this 1979 movie. Also being released on that day will be Pacino-starrer Bobby Deerfield (DVD $19.94). Both are being released around Pacino’s upcoming theatrical 88 Minutes. Bonuses: interviews, deleted scenes, Damages pilot episode, sneak peek and movie ticket for 88 Minutes.
Crime: When a man about to propose to his girlfriend is mugged and the engagement ring is stolen, he goes on a violent rampage to recover his stolen property. Bonuses: featurette.
Drama: In this 1919 silent film, a hermit believes his fiancée has been captured by a dragon, leading to artistic inspiration. Bonuses: The Wrath of the Gods film.
SANDS OF OBLIVION (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ)
2-14
3-11
DVD $19.97
Drama: In this Sci Fi Channel movie, an archaeologist couple tries to uncover the secret of a vengeful Egyptian god. Bonuses: making-of featurette.
DEAD COOL (MTI)
2-19
3-18
DVD $24.95
Comedy: In this DVD premiere, a 15-year-old boy copes with his mother’s (Rosanna Arquette) new man and the changed family dynamic.
STEEP (SONY)
2-21
3-18
DVD $26.96, BD $38.95
Documentary: The world’s best skiers attempt to conquer the world’s steepest runs. BD will street March 25. Bonuses: commentary, interviews, photo montages.
Comedy: A young preacher falls for a woman who has lost her faith in God in this limited-release film.
THE GOOD NIGHT (SONY)
2-28
4-1
DVD $24.96
Romantic fantasy: Directed by Jake Paltrow, this film stars Martin Freeman as a depressed and dejected man who finds his true love (Penelope Cruz) in his dreams. The limited-release film also stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Danny DeVito. Bonuses: commentary.
THE 11TH HOUR (WARNER)
3-4
4-8
DVD $4.99
Documentary: Leonardo DiCaprio narrates this look at our environment, timed for release around Earth Day. Bonuses: featurette. Promotion: A percentage of the profits will be donated to Global Green.
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (FOX)
3-5
4-1
DVD $29.98, two-disc $34.98, BD $39.98
Family: In this $198.8 million-grossing movie, a songwriter (Jason Lee) discovers singing chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore. Bonuses: featurettes; two-disc also has music video, music downloads, Horton Hears a Who sneak peek, digital copy; BD has featurettes and digital copy.
WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS PART II (VCI)
3-7
3-25
DVD $14.99
Family: In this sequel to the 1974 movie, Billy returns home from World War II and is given a pair of hound puppies. Bonuses: photo gallery.
A PASSAGE TO INDIA COLLECTOR’S EDITION (SONY)
3-13
4-15
DVD $24.96, BD $28.95
Drama: David Lean’s Oscar-winning 1984 movie about a young English woman who travels to India to visit her husband is based on E.M. Forster’s novel. Bonuses: commentary, featurettes; BD also has enhanced graphics, trivia track.
KAZABLAN (SISU)
3-25
4-22
DVD $29.95
Foreign-language musical: In this Israeli film, a gang leader is falsely accused of stealing; in Hebrew with English subtitles. Bonuses: featurette, music videos.
THE WEEKEND (WARNER)
3-25
4-29
DVD $19.97
Comedy: At a wild weekend party, two best friends have different encounters with their dream girls. Bonuses: commentary, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage.
Western: When a gangster is jailed, everyone in town looks for his hidden treasure. Bonuses: stills gallery.
THE BUSINESS OF BEING BORN (NEW LINE/WARNER)
4-1
5-6
DVD $27.95
Documentary: Produced by Ricki Lake, this film explores the traditional hospital process of childbirth and the options available for expecting mothers. Bonuses: featurettes.
FRANK SINATRA: THE GOLDEN YEARS (WARNER)
4-8
5-13
DVD $39.92
Boxed set: Sinatra’s films Marriage on the Rocks, None But the Brave, Some Came Running, The Man With the Golden Arm and The Tender Trap are collected here. Also available on that day will be Frank Sinatra: The Early Years (DVD $39.92) and Frank Sinatra & Gene Kelly Collection (DVD $24.98).
RAT PACK ULTIMATE COLLECTOR’S EDITION (WARNER)
4-8
5-13
DVD $59.92
Boxed set: This collection contains Ocean’s 11, Robin and the 7 Hoods, 4 for Texas and Sergeants 3, all of which are also available for $12.97 each. Bonuses: playing cards, photo cards, lobby card reproductions, press book. Promotion: mail-in offer for free posters.
THE CRY (MONTEREY)
4-29
6-3
DVD $24.95
Thriller: The anguished spirit of La Llorona terrorizes New York and puts a mother under her spell.
Drama: The ABC Family series follows the antics of university undergrads in fraternities and sororities. Bonuses: deleted scenes, featurette, Chapter Two sneak peek, extended music sequence, commentaries.
BIONIC WOMAN, VOL. 1 (UNIVERSAL)
2-12
3-18
DVD $29.98
Action: The first eight episodes of the NBC series about a woman with bionic strength. Bonuses: featurettes, commentary, profiles.
PAINKILLER JANE: COMPLETE SERIES (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ)
2-21
3-25
DVD $49.97
Action: This six-disc set contains the Sci Fi Channel series about a woman who is the most resilient member of an elite government crime-fighting unit. Bonuses: commentaries, featurette.
COUNTRY MATTERS (KOCH)
3-4
4-1
DVD $34.98
Drama: The ’70s miniseries starring Ian McKellen and Peter Firth is about post-World War I England.
THE BEST OF BACKYARD HABITAT: VOL. 1 (GENIUS)
3-11
4-22
DVD $14.95
How-to: Molly Pesce and National Wildlife Federation’s David Mizejewski show how to turn a backyard into a wildlife haven.
KEYSHIA COLE: THE WAY IT IS (BET/PARAMOUNT)
3-18
4-29
DVD $19.99
Reality: The BET series about the R&B singer and her family relationships. Bonuses: featurettes, deleted scenes/outtakes, interview.
CROSSING JORDAN: SEASON 1 (UNIVERSAL)
4-1
5-6
DVD $59.98
Crime: Jill Hennessy stars as a medical examiner who solves homicide cases in this NBC series. Bonuses: deleted scenes, interviews, commentaries.
TWO AND A HALF MEN: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON (WARNER)
4-8
5-13
DVD $44.98
Comedy: Charlie (Charlie Sheen) finds love with a ballet dancer, while Alan (Jon Cryer) dates a 22-year-old woman in the third season of this CBS series. Bonuses: featurettes, deleted scenes, gag reel.
SPEED RACER THE NEXT GENERATION: THE BEGINNING (LIONSGATE)
4-9
5-6
DVD $19.98
Animated: Timed with Warner’s May 9 theatrical film starring Emile Hirsch, this movie follows Speed Racer’s orphaned son as he tries to uncover the secrets behind his father’s disappearance. Bonuses: game, featurette.
THE RICHIE RICH SCOOBY-DOO SHOW: VOL. ONE (WARNER)
4-15
5-20
DVD $26.99
Animated: The ’80s series featuring Richie Rich and the Mystery Machine gang solving mysteries. Bonuses: featurette.
Documentary: An exploration of the city that Jews, Christians and Muslims regard as the Holy Land. Also being released on that day will be The Temple Mount is Mine (DVD $19.99), a look at the Temple Mount.
Sports: This film chronicles the 1964-75 success of UCLA’s Bruins basketball team, featuring interviews with coach John Wooden and former players.
STRONGWOMEN OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION (GAIAM)
2-19
4-1
DVD $14.98
Fitness: A look at how women can achieve a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle and avoid osteoporosis. Also available on that day will be StrongWomen Weight Loss (DVD $14.98).
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