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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.



Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
2 MINUTES LATER (TLA) now 7-8 DVD $19.99

HOW THE WEST WAS WON (WARNER) 8-5 9-9 DVD $20.97, BD $34.99, collector’s edition DVD $59.99

THE HERITAGE (SISU) 8-19 9-16 DVD $19.95

THERE WAS NO WAR IN ’72 (SISU) 8-19 9-16 DVD $19.95


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Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
CAPRICIOUS SUMMER (FACETS) now now DVD $29.95
Foreign-language comedy: Three middle-aged friends feel sexual longing and frustration with the arrival of a tightrope walker and his beautiful assistant; in Czech with English subtitles.

ARIA (LIGHTYEAR/WARNER) now 7-1 DVD $14.97
Collection: Ten directors, including Robert Altman and Jean-Luc Godard, create a film segment based on a well-known aria in this reissue of the 1987 film. Bonuses: photo gallery.

HEAVEN (LIGHTYEAR/WARNER) now 7-1 DVD $14.97
Documentary: Diane Keaton’s 1987 directorial debut about the possibility of an afterlife is re-issued.

CLANDESTINOS (FIRST RUN) now 7-22 DVD $24.95
Foreign-language thriller: Two revolutionaries in ’50s Havana fight for their lives against Batista’s secret service; in Spanish with English subtitles. Bonuses: interview, photo gallery, director’s bio and filmography.

ROOM 314 (VANGUARD) now 7-22 DVD $19.95
Drama: Five couples in various stages of their relationships try to make a connection and understand each other.

THE SUPERHERO (VANGUARD) now 7-22 DVD $19.95
Fantasy: When a city is overrun by drug addicts, a masked vigilante fights back in this DVD premiere.

THE DALI DIMENSION: DECODING THE MIND OF A GENIUS (MVD) 7-1 8-5 DVD $24.95
Documentary: Through a series of rare film clips and interviews with Surrealist artist Salvador Dali, this DVD premiere reveals the inspirations that resulted in his masterpieces.

BLACKWATER (PASSION RIVER) 7-8 8-5 DVD $19.95
Action: While on an adventure weekend in the Florida Everglades, a group of women falls prey to ruthless woodsmen.

DEAD FURY (TLA) 7-8 8-5 DVD $19.99
Animated horror: This follow-up to the animated zombie film City of Rott is a parody of such horror classics as Evil Dead and The Hills Have Eyes.

FELON (SONY) 7-10 8-12 DVD $24.96, BD $38.96
Drama: A family man (Stephen Dorff) is convicted for killing an intruder and must cope with spending three years in a maximum security prison. Bonuses: featurette.

PURPLE VIOLETS (WEINSTEIN/GENIUS) 7-15 8-26 DVD $19.97
Romance: Edward Burns, Debra Messing, Patrick Wilson and Selma Blair star as thirty-somethings trying to find meaning and love in the next phase of their lives in this DVD premiere.

DEAL (MGM/FOX) 7-23 8-19 DVD $27.98
Drama: In this limited-release movie, an ex-gambler (Burt Reynolds) mentors a college kid (Bret Harrison) to become a professional poker player. Bonuses: featurette.

STREET KINGS (FOX) 7-23 8-19 DVD $29.98, two-disc $34.98, BD $39.98
Drama: A police officer (Keanu Reeves) tries to solve the murder of his former partner with the help of his boss (Forest Whitaker) in this $26.4 million-grossing movie. Bonuses: commentary, deleted and alternate scenes, vignettes, featurettes, digital copy on two-disc and BD; BD also has picture-in-picture.

MARRIED LIFE (SONY) 7-31 9-2 DVD $28.96, BD $38.96
Drama: When a married man (Chris Cooper) falls for a young lady (Rachel McAdams), he plots to kill his wife (Patricia Clarkson) in this limited-release movie. Bonuses: alternate endings, commentary.

BAIT SHOP (LIONSGATE) 8-6 9-2 DVD $19.98
Comedy: Bill Engvall and Billy Ray Cyrus star in this DVD premiere about two enemies competing in a fishing tournament. Bonuses: deleted scenes, bloopers, featurette.

BRATZ GIRLZ REALLY ROCK (MGA/LIONSGATE) 8-6 9-2 DVD $19.98
Children’s: In this DVD premiere, the Bratz star in their first movie musical, featuring eight new dance and sing-along songs.

NEXT AVENGERS: HEROES OF TOMORROW (LIONSGATE) 8-6 9-2 DVD $19.98, BD $29.99
Animated: The children of the original Avengers team together to fight the enemy responsible for their parents’ demise. Bonuses: featurettes, sneak peek of Hulk vs. Wolverine and Hulk vs. Thor.

YOUNG @ HEART (FOX) 8-6 9-16 DVD $27.98
Documentary: A look at the Young @ Heart Chorus, which is comprised of two dozen senior citizens who sing modern-day classics, from The Ramones to Bob Dylan. Bonuses: featurette, deleted scenes. Promotion: Young @ Heart soundtrack available July 1 as a digital-only release.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS SPECIAL EDITION (WARNER) 8-12 9-16 DVD $20.97
Musical: The 1951 film starring Gene Kelly as an American painter in Paris is remastered in a two-disc special edition with new extras. The title also will be released on Blu-ray in early 2009. Bonuses: documentaries, outtakes, vintage shorts, interviews, alternate main title.

THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE… (CRITERION/IMAGE) 8-12 9-16 DVD $39.95
Foreign-language drama: In this French 1953 film, a woman (Danielle Darrieux) sells her earrings to pay personal debts, which sets off a chain reaction of events; with English subtitles. Bonuses: commentary, interviews, featurette, film essay.

GIGI 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION (WARNER) 8-12 9-16 DVD $20.97
Musical: The Oscar-winning 1958 film about a school girl who becomes a Frenchman’s mistress. The title also will be released on Blu-ray in early 2009. Bonuses: shorts, featurette.

THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM (LIONSGATE) 8-13 9-9 DVD $29.95, two-disc $34.98, BD $39.99
Action: Jackie Chan and Jet Li star in this $25 million-grossing movie about two archrivals who unite to challenge a warlord. Bonuses: commentary, featurettes, blooper reel, deleted scenes, digital copy on two-disc and BD; BD also has MOLOG.

HOUSE OF THE DEAD DIRECTOR’S CUT: FUNNY VERSION (LIONSGATE) 8-13 9-9 DVD $19.98
Comedy: A comedic rendition of the zombie cult classic. Bonuses: commentary, featurettes, alternate takes.

THE PLANS OF MAN (CINEQUEST) 8-13 9-9 DVD $24.99
Romantic comedy: Adam has his whole life planned out, Evie doesn’t, and when they end up sharing a house, the old adage about opposites attract proves out in this DVD premiere.

TORTURED (SONY) 8-14 9-16 DVD $24.96
Thriller: An ambitious FBI agent tries to infiltrate a seedy underworld, but the mission causes his life to unravel. Bonuses: featurette.

A 5 MINUTE WALK (SISU) 8-19 9-16 DVD $29.95
Foreign-language drama: A police detective on the eve of his biggest bust suddenly becomes a suspect; in Hebrew with English subtitles.

THE LEGEND OF BLOODY MARY (LIONSGATE) 8-20 9-16 DVD $26.98
Thriller: A teenager tries to solve the mystery of his sister’s disappearance.

AN AUTUMN AFTERNOON (CRITERION/IMAGE) 8-26 9-30 DVD $29.95
Foreign-language drama: Yasujiro Ozu’s last film is about a man who must accept his daughter’s marriage and eventual departure; in Japanese with English subtitles. Bonuses: commentary, TV program excerpts, film essay.

THE PRICE OF SUGAR (NEW YORKER) 8-27 9-23 DVD $29.95
Documentary: Paul Newman narrates the story of Father Christopher Hartley, who works to organize a group of Haitians to fight for their basic human rights as they toil on sugar cane plantations under armed guard, in this limited-release movie.

REST STOP: DON’T LOOK BACK UNCUT (WARNER) 9-2 10-7 DVD $24.98, BD $28.99
Horror: The saga continues as a serial killer terrorizes a rest stop in a remote section of road in this DVD premiere.

WATERSHIP DOWN DELUXE EDITION (WARNER) 9-2 10-7 DVD $19.97
Animated: The 1978 film about a community of rabbits in search of a safe home is re-released for its 30th anniversary. Bonuses: featurettes, storyboard comparison.

THE NEW WORLD EXTENDED CUT (WARNER) 9-9 10-14 DVD $19.97
Drama: Terrence Malick’s 2005 film about the first days of America is released with 30 minutes of additional footage. Bonuses: documentary.




Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
B.L. STRYKER: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON (ARTS ALLIANCE AMERICA) now 7-15 DVD $34.95
Drama: Burt Reynolds stars as a Florida cop who is called in to help on difficult cases in this 1989 season. Bonuses: original shooting script.

THE HILLS: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON (PARAMOUNT) now 7-29 DVD $39.99
Reality: Heidi and Lauren maintain their distance, while Whitney contemplates leaving Teen Vogue in this season of the MTV series. Bonuses: deleted scenes, interviews, commentary, featurettes. Promotion: Pre-orders on Hillsdvd.mtv.com also will have additional TV specials and be entered to win a trip to The Hills season four premiere party.

THE SHIELD: THE COMPLETE SIXTH SEASON (SONY) 7-31 8-26 DVD $59.95
Drama: Lt. Jon Kavanaugh (Forest Whitaker) considers framing Detective Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis) for Detective Curtis Lemansky’s murder in this season of the FX series. Bonuses: featurettes, commentary, deleted scenes.

PROM QUEEN (SHOUT! FACTORY) 8-5 9-2 DVD $19.99
Drama: This two-disc set contains Prom Queen: Season One and Summer Heat, which follow the students of Edward Adams High School. Prom Queen was nominated for a Best Broadband Series Emmy and is the first original serialized drama to be distributed on new media. Bonuses: interviews, commentary, gag reel, video blogs.

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG: A BIG HELP (LIONSGATE) 8-13 9-9 DVD $14.98
Animated: Clifford teaches others that they don’t have to be big in size to be helpful, in one of five episodes. Bonuses: book.

DOODLEBOPS: WE LOVE OUR FRIENDS (LIONSGATE) 8-13 9-9 DVD $14.98
Children’s: Deedee, Rooney and Moe Doodle have four musical adventures. Bonuses: sing-alongs, dance-alongs, magnetic picture frame.

WILL AND GRACE: THE COMPLETE SERIES COLLECTION (LIONSGATE) 8-20 9-16 DVD $249.98
Comedy: This 33-disc set contains the NBC series about two best friends, one gay and one straight. Season 8 (DVD $44.98) also will be available on that day. Bonuses: commentaries, photo gallery, fan-favorite clips, quiz.

BROTHERHOOD: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON (CBS/PARAMOUNT) 8-26 10-7 DVD $42.99
Drama: This three-disc set contains the Showtime series about two brothers on opposite sides of the law.

ROBOT CHICKEN: SEASON 3 (WARNER) 9-2 10-7 DVD $29.98
Animated: The Adult Swim series that spoofs pop culture using stop-motion animation.

NASH BRIDGES: THE FIRST SEASON (CBS/PARAMOUNT) 9-2 10-14 DVD $42.99
Drama: Don Johnson stars as a San Francisco police investigator in this ’90s series. Bonuses: interviews, writers’ roundtable.

CHARMED: THE ULTIMATE BOX SET (CBS/PARAMOUNT) 9-9 10-21 DVD $271.99
Fantasy: This 49-disc set contains all the episodes of the series about three sisters with magical powers. A limited deluxe edition ($317.99) also will be available on that day. Bonuses: featurettes, Easter eggs.

THE SOPRANOS: THE COMPLETE SERIES (HBO/WARNER) 10-7 11-11 DVD $399.99
Drama: All 86 episodes of the HBO series about a Mob family is collected in this 28-disc set. Bonuses: three CD soundtracks, featurettes, lost scenes, interviews, TV spoofs.




Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
THE 2007 NEWPORT MUSIC FESTIVAL CONNOISSEUR’S COLLECTION (ACORN) now 7-1 DVD $124.99
Music: This 10-disc set features composers Mozart, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Schubert.

WHERE THE LIGHT IS: JOHN MAYER LIVE IN LOS ANGELES (SONY) now 7-1 DVD $19.98, BD $29.98
Music: Recorded in 2007 at the Nokia Theater, this release features three sets: an acoustic performance, a set with the John Mayer Trio and a set with Mayer’s full band. Bonuses: picture-in-picture, Web-enabled features on BD.
ABEL’S ISLAND (FIRST RUN) now 7-22 DVD $14.95
Animated: Featuring the voice of Tim Curry, this film follows a mouse who is swept away in a flood to spend a year stranded on a desert island. Bonuses: The Story of the Dancing Frog bonus film.

THE MARZIPAN PIG (FIRST RUN) now 7-22 DVD $14.95
Animated: Narrated by Tim Curry, this film is about a marzipan pig that falls behind a sofa and is lost. Bonuses: Jazztime Tale bonus film.

10 MINUTE SOLUTION: DANCE OFF FAT FAST (ANCHOR BAY) 7-3 8-5 DVD $14.98
Fitness: Dance fitness expert Leah Sarago uses elements of dance to create five workout segments.

10 MINUTE SOLUTION: HOT BODY BOOT CAMP (ANCHOR BAY) 7-3 8-5 DVD $14.98
Fitness: Fitness expert Amy Bento hosts five 10-minute workouts to help burn fat.

BLUE MAN GROUP: HOW TO BE A MEGASTAR LIVE! (RHINO) 7-16 8-26 BD $19.99
Music: Filmed in Dallas, this live rock show teaches the audience how to create the perfect rock concert experience. Bonuses: music video, TV ad, documentary.

THE BEST OF BARNEY (HIT/LIONSGATE) 8-13 9-9 DVD $19.98
Children’s: Celebrating 20 years, Barney looks back at some of his best and brightest moments. Bonuses: featurette, sing-alongs, games. Promotion: PBS will air the Top 20 Barney & Friends episodes of all time.

SING A SONG OF WIGGLES (WARNER) 9-2 10-7 DVD $16.98
Children’s: A new collection of nursery rhymes from the popular franchise that airs on Playhouse Disney.

NFL HISTORY OF THE CLEVELAND BROWNS (WARNER) 9-9 10-14 DVD $26.95
Sports: This look at the history of the football team features 60 seasons’ worth of highlights and is timed for release near theatrical The Express, starring Dennis Quaid.



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