Comedy and Music VB Purchasing Guide November 2008-January 2009

Tracey Ullman’s State of the Union: One Nation Impersonated EAGLE ROCK/VIVENDI prebook now; DVD $26.99 Comedy: In this Showtime series, Tracey Ullman pokes fun at American celebrities such as Cameron Diaz and Reneé Zellwegger.

Katt Williams: It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’ SALIENT MEDIA/VIVENDI prebook now; DVD $19.99, BD $29.99 Stand-up comedy: Katt Williams brings to the stage his raw and uncut comedy from his It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’ tour.

The Complete Monty Python’s Flying Circus Collector’s Edition A&E/NEW VIDEO prebook 10-28; DVD $159.95 Comedy: This 21-disc set contains four seasons of the TV series, two live performances and six “Personal Best” compilations.

Jason Stuart: Making It to the Middle ARIZTICAL prebook now; DVD $19.95 Documentary: A look at the career of the openly gay stand-up comedian.

Step Brothers SONY prebook 10-30; DVD $28.96, two-disc $34.95, BD $39.95, PSP $24.94 Comedy: In this $100 million-grossing film, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star as two spoiled men who must live together when their single parents marry.

Another Gay Sequel: Guys Gone Wild TLA prebook 11-11; DVD $24.99 Comedy: In this sequel, four friends enter the Gays Gone Wild contest.

Little Britain USA HBO/WARNER prebook 12-9; DVD $29.98 Comedy: These six episodes of the sketch comedy series feature guest appearances by Sting, Rosie O’Donnell and Vivica A. Fox.

Saxondale: Seasons 1 & 2 WARNER prebook 12-9; DVD $39.98 Comedy: Steve Coogan stars in this series about a former roadie who now works in the pest control industry.

This Is Spinal Tap FOX prebook 12-10; BD $34.99 Comedy: The 1982 mockumentary about a British heavy metal band attempting an American comeback tour debuts on high-def.

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger HBO/WARNER prebook 12-16; DVD $19.97, three-disc $29.98 Stand-up comedy: The comedian performs his fifth HBO stand-up special.

Come Together: A Night for John Lennon’s Words & Music EAGLE ROCK/VIVENDI prebook now; DVD $11.98 Concert: This 16-track performance was filmed at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall in 2001 and includes such artists as Dave Matthews, Stone Temple Pilots, Cyndi Lauper and Alanis Morissette.

Rio EAGLE ROCK/VIVENDI prebook now; DVD $14.98 Documentary: In this release from the Classic Albums series, Duran Duran gets its due for the 1982 album.

Bringing Balanchine Back CITY LIGHTS prebook now; DVD $19.95 Documentary: Kevin Kline narrates this film about the New York City Ballet’s journey to St. Petersburg, Russia, the birthplace of the company’s founder, George Balanchine.

Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong COMING HOME MEDIA prebook now; DVD $21.98 Documentary: This two-disc set contains the documentary If All Goes Wrong and concert footage of the band’s performance at the Fillmore in San Francisco.

Lucinda Williams: Live From Austin, TX ’89 NEW WEST/RED prebook now; DVD $16.98 Concert: Lucinda Williams’ first performance at Austin City Limits is recorded.

Gene Simmons Family Jewels: The Complete Season Three A&E/NEW VIDEO prebook 10-28; DVD $24.95 Reality: The third season follows the Simmons family from Hawaii to Mexico, in four discs.

Snakes & Arrows Live ZOE VISION/ANTHEM prebook 10-31; DVD $24.98, BD $29.98 Concert: This concert title features Rush performing two nights at the Netherlands’ Ahoy Rotterdam.