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Video Business's Just Announced enewsletter for the week of Nov. 25, 2008, 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
THE HOUSE BUNNY (SONY) now 12-19 DVD $28.96, BD $39.95, PSP $24.94

DONAN FLOR AND HER TWO HUSBANDS (NEW YORKER) now 12-30 DVD $29.95

MOSES AND AARON (NEW YORKER) now 1-27 DVD $29.95





Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
KREATING KARLOFF (VISIONARY) now now DVD $9.98
Documentary: Actor Conor Timmis documents his attempt to win the role of movie legend Boris Karloff in a proposed film biography.

MY MEXICAN SHIVAH (EMERGING PICTURES) now 12-2 DVD $29.95
Drama: A Mexican Jewish family copes with the untimely death of a beloved member.

DEAR TALULA (FIRST RUN) now 12-9 DVD $19.95
Documentary: A woman diagnosed with breast cancer documents her battle with the disease. Bonuses: guide book, director’s notes.

THE FALLING (SMORE) now 12-9 DVD $24.98
Thriller: Officer Grayson Reed is thrown into a feud between the armies of heaven and hell. Bonuses: alternate ending, blooper reel, commentary, photo gallery.

THE DUCHESS (PARAMOUNT) now 12-28 DVD $19.99, BD $29.99
Drama: Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes star in this $13 million-grossing movie about the Duchess of Devonshire, who marries into one of Britain’s most powerful families. Bonuses: featurettes, costume diary.

EAGLE EYE (PARAMOUNT) now 12-28 DVD $19.99, two-DVD $39.99, BD $29.99
Thriller: In this $98.7 million-grossing film, a clerk (Shia LaBeouf) and a single mom (Michelle Monaghan) are told what to do by an anonymous woman using cell phones, LED signs and TVs. Bonuses: deleted scenes; two-DVD and BD add alternate ending, featurettes, gag reel, photo gallery.

GHOST TOWN (PARAMOUNT) now 12-28 DVD $19.99, BD $29.99
Romantic comedy: In this $13.2 million-grossing movie, a dentist (Ricky Gervais) is haunted by a ghost (Greg Kinnear) who wants to stop his widow’s (Téa Leoni) remarriage. Bonuses: commentary, featurettes.

AN AMERICAN CAROL (VIVENDI) 12-2 12-30 DVD $26.99, BD $34.99
Comedy: Leslie Nielsen, Kevin Farley and Kelsey Grammer star in this $7 million-grossing movie about an anti-American filmmaker who wants to abolish the Fourth of July holiday. Bonuses: interviews, deleted scenes, commentary.

INTERNET DATING (CODEBLACK/VIVENDI) 12-2 12-30 DVD $24.99
Comedy: Katt Williams stars as a man who lies on his Internet dating profile, pretending to be a Lakers basketball player.

NEO NED (CODEBLACK/VIVENDI) 12-2 12-30 DVD $19.99
Romantic comedy: Jeremy Renner and Gabrielle Union star as two mental hospital patients who find love and redemption.

THE GREAT POLAR BEAR ADVENTURE (GENIUS) 12-9 1-20 DVD $14.95
Animated: A polar bear and her two cubs are helped by an arctic fox.

GOD ON TRIAL (WGBH BOSTON) 12-16 1-13 DVD $24.95
Drama: In this Masterpiece film, a group of prisoners at Auschwitz weighs the case against God.

POISON IVY: THE SECRET SOCIETY (WARNER) 12-16 1-20 DVD $27.95, BD $35.99
Thriller: A country girl attends a prestigious New England college, leaving behind a two-year relationship and the ghosts of her parents.

CHOOSING CONNOR (STRAND) 12-18 1-13 DVD $27.99
Thriller: A teenager involved with a senator’s campaign discovers the dark side of politics.

HENRY POOLE IS HERE (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ) 12-18 1-20 DVD $29.98, BD $39.98
Drama: Luke Wilson stars in this limited-release movie about a disillusioned man whose house becomes a holy site. Bonuses: featurette, music videos, commentary; BD adds BD Live, deleted scenes.

ROCKNROLLA (WARNER) 12-23 1-27 DVD $27.95, two-DVD $34.99, BD $35.99
Action: Guy Ritchie’s limited-release movie about millions of pounds up for grabs stars Tom Wilkinson and Thandie Newton. Bonuses: digital copy; two-DVD adds commentary, featurette; BD adds additional featurette.

AMERICAN EAST (FOX) 12-24 1-20 DVD $26.98
Drama: Three Arab-Americans face societal pressures and discrimination following the 9/11 attacks in this DVD premiere starring Tony Shalhoub.

CITY OF EMBER (FOX) 12-24 1-20 DVD $29.98
Action: The underground City of Ember is falling into darkness, and it’s up to two teenagers to save it in this $7.4 million-grossing movie starring Tim Robbins and Bill Murray.

IGOR (MGM/FOX) 12-24 1-20 DVD $17.99, BD $39.99
Animated: A scientist (voiced by John Cleese) and his assistant Igor (John Cusack) create a female monster (Molly Shannon) in this $19 million-grossing movie. Bonuses: deleted scenes, bloopers, featurette; BD adds alternate opening scene, commentary.

FIREPROOF (SONY) 12-25 1-27 DVD $28.95
Drama: In this $28.3 million-grossing movie, a firefighter (Kirk Cameron) must save his troubled marriage. Bonuses: bloopers, deleted scenes, commentary, featurettes.

FROZEN RIVER (SONY) 12-25 2-10 DVD $28.96
Drama: Two single mothers embark on an illegal venture transporting immigrants into the U.S. Bonuses: commentary.

GUTTERBALLS: BALLS-OUT UNCUT EDITION (TLA) 12-30 1-27 DVD $19.99
Horror: Two rival bowling teams are being attacked by a masked killer in seek of vengeance. Bonuses: commentary, featurette, stills gallery.

SCHOOLBOY CRUSH (TLA) 12-30 1-27 DVD $19.99
Foreign-language drama: A young teacher discovers one of his students is a male prostitute he once hired; in Japanese with English subtitles. Bonuses: photo gallery.

COLLEGE (MGM/FOX) 12-31 1-27 DVD $29.98
Comedy: Three geeky high school friends visit a local college and find themselves partying with the rowdiest fraternity on campus in this $4.7 million-grossing film. Bonuses: gag reel.

PRIVATE VALENTINE: BLONDE & DANGEROUS (SONY) 1-1 2-3 DVD $24.96
Comedy: Jessica Simpson stars in this DVD premiere about a Hollywood actress who enrolls in the Army. Bonuses: deleted scenes, featurette.

THE TENTH CIRCLE (SONY) 1-1 2-3 DVD $24.96
Drama: In this TV movie, a couple’s (Kelly Preston, Ron Eldard) life is turned upside down when their daughter (Brittany Robertson) accuses her ex-boyfriend of rape.

T.A.C.T.I.C.A.L. (MAVERICK) 1-2 2-3 DVD $19.98
Action: The deadly war between the Special Forces and the drug lords continues.

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (MGM/FOX) 1-7 2-3 BD $39.99
Comedy: The 2006 Oscar-winning film about a dysfunctional family trip is released on Blu-ray. Bonuses: deleted scenes, gag scene, featurettes, Webisodes.

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE (FOX) 1-7 2-3 BD $34.99
Comedy: The 2004 film about a listless teenager is released on Blu-ray. Bonuses: commentaries, documentaries, deleted and extended scenes, outtakes, featurettes, audition videos, short film, TV spots, stills gallery, BD Live.

OFFICE SPACE (FOX) 1-7 2-3 BD $34.99
Comedy: Mike Judge’s 1999 film about a man unhappy at work is released on Blu-ray. Bonuses: deleted scenes, featurette, interactivity.

SIDEWAYS (MGM/FOX) 1-7 2-3 BD $39.99
Comedy: The 2004 Oscar-winning film about two friends (Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church) is released on Blu-ray.

THE SCRATCH (MAVERICK) 1-9 2-10 DVD $16.98
Action: A private eye and his team plan to rescue a kidnapped computer hacker. Bonuses: commentary, production stills, articles.

ALIEN RAIDERS (WARNER) 1-13 2-17 DVD $24.98
Horror: Renegade fighters battle against an extraterrestrial invasion in which aliens lurk inside humans. Bonuses: featurettes, blog.

ARE YOU SCARED? 2 (LIONSGATE) 1-14 2-10 DVD $26.98
Horror: Friends join the sport of GeoHunting, a hide-and-seek-game played around the world, but they fall into a trap set by a killer.

FIST OF THE WARRIOR (LIONSGATE) 1-14 2-10 DVD $26.98
Action: A first-class assassin seeks revenge against the one who framed him for murder. Bonuses: commentary.

RONIN (MGM/FOX) 1-14 2-24 BD $34.99
Action: Covert mercenaries must steal a top-secret briefcase in this 1998 movie starring Robert De Niro.

GYM TEACHER: THE MOVIE (SONY) 1-15 2-3 DVD $19.95
Comedy: In this Nickelodeon movie starring Amy Sedaris and David Alan Grier, a geek and a troubled gym coach must work together to win a fitness competition.

TOO SAVED (MAVERICK) 1-16 2-17 DVD $16.98
Comedy: A woman’s boyfriend finally sees God, but it is much more than she bargained for.

DIVINE CONFUSION (LIONSGATE) 1-21 2-17 DVD $19.98
Foreign-language romantic comedy: Gods and Goddesses leave Mount Olympus and settle in Mexico City, where Cupid runs amok, in this Spanish film with English subtitles.

HARD COUNTRY (LIONSGATE) 1-21 2-17 DVD $14.98
Drama: The 1981 film starring Kim Basinger and Daryl Hannah about a woman who dreams of becoming a country singer.

RELIGULOUS (LIONSGATE) 1-21 2-17 DVD $29.95
Documentary: TV host and comedian Bill Maher travels the world to interview people about God and religion. Bonuses: commentary, deleted scenes.

STILL WAITING… (LIONSGATE) 1-21 2-17 DVD $19.98
Comedy: In this DVD premiere sequel to Waiting…, Shenaniganz restaurant faces competition from another eatery. Bonuses: featurette, commentary, deleted and extended scenes, gag reel.

WONDER WOMAN (WARNER) 1-27 3-3 DVD $19.98, two-DVD $29.98, BD $34.99
Animated: Featuring a voice cast of Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion and Alfred Molina, this DVD premiere tells how Princess Diana evolved into Wonder Woman. Bonuses: featurettes, documentary, commentary, TV episodes, digital copy, sneak peek of next DC Universe animated movie.

SCOURGE (LIONSGATE) 1-28 2-24 DVD $26.98
Horror: An ancient evil has been reawakened and comes to infect a small town.

QUO VADIS (WARNER) 2-10 3-17 BD $28.99
Drama: This 1951 Oscar-nominated film follows a general who falls for a devout follower of a new religion. Bonuses: commentary, featurette.

SIDE EFFECTS (WARNER) 2-17 3-24 DVD $19.97
Romantic comedy: Timed with the theatrical release of Ugly Truth, Katherine Heigl stars in this DVD premiere about a career woman trying to juggle romance and work. Bonuses: commentary, deleted scenes, outtakes, bloopers, featurette.





Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
NARUTO VOL. 30 (VIZ MEDIA) now 11-25 DVD $19.98
Anime: Five episodes about Kiba and Akamaru trying to outwit dual ninjas Sakon and Ukon.

HUNTER X HUNTER DVD BOX SET VOL. 1 (VIZ MEDIA) now 12-9 DVD $49.98
Anime: A young boy tries to become a Hunter, a special breed of adventurers who track down treasure, magical beasts and humans.

NARUTO UNCUT DVD BOX SET VOL. 11 (VIZ MEDIA) now 12-16 DVD $69.98
Anime: When Sasauke goes to Orochimaru, Sakura and Naruto are determined to get him back in this three-disc set that includes a collectible figurine.

MAKE EM LAUGH: THE FUNNY BUSINESS OF AMERICA (RHINO) 12-2 1-13 DVD $34.95
Documentary: Hosted by Billy Crystal and narrated by Amy Sedaris, this six-hour series explores the history of comedy in America. Bonuses: additional footage. Promotion: airs on PBS Jan. 14.

TRIPPING THE RIFT: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ) 12-4 1-6 DVD $29.97
Sci-fi: The crew of Jupiter 42 return in 13 episodes.

CHILDREN OF THE STONES (ACORN) 12-16 1-20 DVD $24.99
Fantasy: The ’70s British series about paranoia and the paranormal in a small English village. Bonuses: interviews, production notes, trivia, photo gallery.

THE LAST DETECTIVE: COMPLETE COLLECTION (ACORN) 12-16 1-20 DVD $99.99
Mystery: Peter Davison stars as a comically competent detective in 17 episodes of this British TV series. Bonuses: additional program, interview, bio, photo galleries, filmographies.

ESCAPE TO CHIMP EDEN: SEASON ONE (GENIUS) 12-23 2-3 DVD $24.95
Nature: A conservationist travels throughout Africa to rescue neglected and abused chimps in this Animal Planet series.

JON & KATE PLUS EIGHT: SEASON 3 (GENIUS) 12-23 2-3 DVD $34.95
Reality: The TLC series that follows two parents and their eight children. Bonuses: featurette, music video.

THE SCREAM’IN SAM KINISON COLLECTION (MILL CREEK) 12-29 1-27 DVD $14.98
Comedy: Five specials, including two HBO specials, featuring the legendary comedian. Each two-DVD set also is available individually for $9.98 each. Bonuses: additional footage.

WHALE WARS (GENIUS) 12-30 2-10 DVD $19.95
Nature: This program documents the battle between the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and the whaling trade in the Antarctic.

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: SPRINGTIME SURPRISES (SONY) 1-1 2-3 DVD $12.99
Animated: Four episodes featuring the Berenstain Bears, including “Easter Surprise,” in which Boss Bunny threatens to postpone Easter.

HOLLY HOBBIE: MARVELOUS MAKEOVER (SONY) 1-1 2-3 DVD $12.99
Animated: Two episodes featuring Holly and her friends deal with self-esteem issues. Bonuses: game.

CLIFFORD’S PUPPY DAYS: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT (LIONSGATE) 1-7 2-3 DVD $9.98
Animated: Five stories about Clifford, who learns that hard work comes with big rewards.

UNTAMED AND UNCUT (GENIUS) 1-13 2-24 DVD $12.95
Nature: This series features some of the most incredible animal encounters caught on tape.

FIGHT SCIENCE (WARNER) 1-27 3-3 DVD $19.98
Documentary: This National Geographic program looks at the science behind mixed martial arts, special operations and self-defense.

HOTEL BABYLON: SEASON 3 (WARNER) 1-27 3-3 DVD $39.98
Drama: In this BBC America series, Charlie and his team must welcome a new public relations expert, Emily.

SHAKESPEARE’S AN AGE OF KINGS (WARNER) 2-24 3-31 DVD $49.98
Drama: This 15-part miniseries chronicles the turmoil, power and mystery of Britain’s monarchies, from Richard II to Richard III.





Title Prebook Date Street Date MSRP
THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ANIMATION: SCULPTING CHARACTERS WITH CLAY (FIRST LIGHT) now now DVD $79.95
Instructional: Hollywood clay animator Mark Sawicki shares his secrets and techniques for clay sculpting.

BUBBA RAW: VOL. 2 (IVD EXCLUSIVES) now now DVD $19.99
Comedy: More behind-the-scenes video of radio host Bubba the Love Sponge.

COMPUTER ANIMATION MAGIC (FIRST LIGHT) now now DVD $149
Instructional: A step-by-step look at how computer animation sequences are built, from the wire frame models to adding color, light and texture.

COMPUTER DREAMS (FIRST LIGHT) now now DVD $149
Instructional: A look at some of the most ingenious special effects ever created.

THE HISTORY OF ANIMATION (FIRST LIGHT) now now DVD $149
Instructional: A look at the universe of images and stories created through computer animation.

HOW TO CREATE AND ANIMATE A CLAY PUPPET WITH STOP MOTION PRO (FIRST LIGHT) now now DVD $79.95
Instructional: Hollywood clay animator Mark Sawicki demonstrates the fundamental design concepts of animation armature.

RAY HARRYHAUSEN: THE MASTER OF ANIMATION (FIRST LIGHT) now now DVD $99
Instructional: A look at the animator and filmmaker’s distinguished career, including his work in visual effects.

STOP MOTION ANIMATION WITH STOP MOTION PRO (FIRST LIGHT) now now DVD $79.95
Instructional: Hollywood clay animator Mark Sawicki examines the fundamental principles of animation.

RESULTS FITNESS: 10 DAYS TO A BETTER BODY (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ) now 12-2 DVD $14.98
Fitness: Two 30-minute workouts and a 10-day meal plan help viewers lose up to eight pounds in 10 days.

RESULTS FITNESS: BOOST YOUR METABOLISM (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ) now 12-2 DVD $14.98
Fitness: This DVD and a 7-day meal plan will help viewers burn more calories.

RESULTS FITNESS: DANCE IT OFF BALLROOM (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ) now 12-2 DVD $14.98
Fitness: Kristina Milova shows 10 basic steps, from the samba to the cha cha.

60’S #1 HITS REUNION CONCERT (WELL GO) 11-25 12-16 DVD $12.98
Music: The Platters, The Crystals and Sam Moore and The Coasters perform 20 hits.

LIQUID ASANA: INTERMEDIATE FLOW (WELL GO) 12-9 12-30 DVD $14.98
Fitness: This 65-minute workout introduces flowing yoga sequences, designed to bring more energy and fluidity to yoga practice.

SWAT WORKOUT: RAPID TONE (WELL GO) 12-9 12-30 DVD $19.98
Fitness: This workout is designed to sculpt and tone the entire body. Bonuses: additional workout.

HYPNOSIS: STOP SMOKING WITHIN ONE HOUR (BFS) 12-16 1-27 DVD $14.98
How to: Professional hypnotherapist Susan Hepburn shows how viewers can become permanent non-smokers within one hour.

HYPNOSIS: WEIGHT LOSS WITHOUT DIETING (BFS) 12-16 1-27 DVD $14.98
How to: Professional hypnotherapist Susan Hepburn shows viewers how to achieve their target size and weight through hypnosis.

DANCE OFF THE INCHES: COUNTRY LINE DANCE (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ) 12-30 2-3 DVD $14.98
Fitness: Amy Blackstone leads 10 basic line-dance-style steps for workouts that burn calories.

ELEMENT: TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ) 12-30 2-3 DVD $14.98
Fitness: Samuel Barnes leads an energizing Qi Gong practice and a stress-relieving Tai Chi practice.

RENT: FILMED LIVE ON BROADWAY (SONY) 1-1 2-3 DVD $24.95, BD $38.96
Musical: Released near the National Theater Tour of RENT, this release captures the Broadway play live. Bonuses: documentary, featurettes; BD adds additional featurettes, BD Live.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: THE MAN AND HIS JOURNEY (CODEBLACK/VIVENDI) 1-6 1-20 DVD $19.99
Documentary: Released on Inauguration Day, this film looks at the President-elect and his journey to the White House.

CHAKRA BALANCING YOGA WITH SHARON GANNON (ACORN) 1-6 2-3 DVD $19.99
Fitness: This workout focuses on opening energy centers, or chakras, to achieve physical and emotional balance. Bonuses: additional workouts.





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VideoBusiness.com

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