MOVIES
The Thrilling Cosmic Series "Stargate:Atlantis" Lands On A 26-Disc Collectible Set on March 23
Explore the celestial wonders of an unknown world and experience the ultimate Sci-Fi adventure with “Stargate: Atlantis” The Complete Series giftset splashing on to DVD March 23 from MGM Home Entertainment. From award-winning Executive Producers Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, “Stargate: Atlantis” is anchored with a compelling ensemble cast including Joe Flanigan ("The Other Sister"), Rachel Luttrell ("Imposter"), David Hewlett (TV's “The Triangle”), Jason Momoa (TV's “Baywatch: Hawaii”) and Torri Higginson ("The English Patient").
"Cop Out" in Theatres on Feb. 26
Directed by Kevin Smith, "Cop Out" features two longtime NYPD partners on the trail of a stolen, rare, mint-condition baseball card who find themselves up against a merciless, memorabilia-obsessed gangster. But before they can recover the prized `52 Pafko, they must first rescue a Mexican beauty who holds the key to millions of dollars in off-shore bank accounts--and who has already witnessed one high-profile murder because of them.
DVD: The Secret to Immortality, The Path to Endless Fortune
Dive into a mysterious pool of endless energy or break into a vault of priceless treasures when two contemporary classic films, "Cocoon 25th Anniversary" and "The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)" (pictured), debut on Blu-ray Disc April 6 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and MGM Home Entertainment. An ensemble including Academy Award-winning legend Jessica Tandy ("Driving Miss Daisy"), Jack Gilford ("Save The Fight"), Maureen Stapleton ("Reds"), Wilford Brimley ("The Firm"), Hume Cronyn ("The World According To Garp"), Brian Dennehy ("Righteous Kill"), and Steve Guttenberg ("3 Men And A Baby"), star in the critically-acclaimed sci-fi drama "Cocoon."
"Crazy on the Outside" Comes to Blu-ray & DVD on April 13
Tim Allen’s feature film directorial debut shows us that life can be simple in prison and "Crazy On The Outside" as this outrageously funny new comedy starring Golden Globe Award® winners Tim Allen ("Wild Hogs") and Kelsey Grammer (TV's “Frasier”), Academy Award® nominee Sigourney Weaver ("Avatar"), and Golden Globe Award® nominee Ray Liotta ("Observe and Report") arrives on Blu-ray Disc and DVD April 13 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
"Valentine's Day" Hits Theatres on February 12
An all-star ensemble cast comes together in "Valentine's Day," which follows the intertwining story lines of a diverse group of Los Angelenos as they navigate their way through romance and heartbreak over the course of one Valentine's Day. Couples and singles experience the pinnacles and pitfalls of finding, keeping or ending relationships in a day in the life of love.
The Biggest Squeakin’ Family Event of the Year Comes to Blu-Ray & DVD
The box office smash hit "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" sings and shakes its way to Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack, “Squeak-Along” double DVD, and DVD Single Disc March 30th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. A follow-up to 2007’s "Alvin and the Chipmunks," Chipmunk singing sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back for an encore in this hilarious “squeakquel” packed with over an hour more of music.
"Possession" Awakens on DVD March 9
A woman’s true devotion to the one she loves is tested in the year’s most mesmerizing thriller, "Possession", arriving on DVD March 9 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Starring Golden Globe® nominee Sarah Michelle Gellar (TV's “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Lee Pace (TV's “Pushing Daisies”) and Michael Landes ("Lakeview Terrace"), this suspenseful mystery explores the darkest secrets of love and grief for one happy couple. Newlyweds Jess (Gellar) and Ryan (Landes) seem to have it all until a car accident renders both Ryan and his brother Roman (Pace) comatose.
Get The Facts with the "Wall Street: Insider Trading Edition" DVD
Filled with more assets than Bud Fox’s portfolio, "Wall Street" exposes more than ever before with a Special Insider Trading Edition DVD arriving on April 13 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Yielding a high return on investment, the two-disc DVD features Wall Street trivia and facts that run along a Fox News-style ticker at the bottom of the feature, a Fox Movie Channel Special, a sneak peek of "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" and movie money good towards a ticket to the sequel debuting in theaters April 23, and more.
DVD: You Can Run But You Can't Hide in "Deadly Impact"
When a police officer’s life collides with a powerful assassin the result is lethal in "Deadly Impact," debuting on unrated DVD April 20 from MGM Home Entertainment. Directed by special effects guru Robert Kurtzman, best known for his work in "City Slickers" and "Cabin Fever," the film stars Sean Patrick Flanery ("The Boondock Saints" franchise) and Joe Pantoliano (HBO's "The Sopranos," "The Matrix" franchise). In an explosive game of cat and mouse, "Deadly Impact" follows hard-nosed cop Thomas Armstrong (Flanery) whose life was shattered when he became the helpless target of a mastermind murderer.
DVD: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin Stars in the Action-Packed "Damage"
How far will one man go for redemption? Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment pulls no punches when the hard-hitting action-thriller "Damage" arrives on DVD March 23. Six-time World Wrestling Entertainment Champion “Stone Cold” Steve Austin ("The Condemned") unleashes bare-knuckle action in this adrenaline-fueled knockout of a film set in the illegal world of underground fighting. Recently released from prison, John Brickner (Austin) is ready to leave violence behind him, but when he learns that the young daughter of the man he killed can’t afford the heart transplant she needs to save her life, he knows he must fight again.
DVD: Director of "Napoleon Dynamite," "Nacho Libre" Presents Another Unique View of the World in "Gentlemen Broncos"
Get ready to laugh yourself silly as Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents "Gentlemen Broncos" on Blu-ray Disc and DVD March 2. The director of "Napoleon Dynamite" (Jared Hess) and co-star of HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords” (Jemaine Clement) team up to bring you the story of Benjamin Purvis (Michael Angarano), a lovable loner whose life is turned upside down when a pretentious fantasy author steals his story at a writers camp.
DVD: Physical Conflict Is Elevated To An Art Form When "Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior" Come to Blu-ray on Feb. 2
When the head of his village’s sacred Buddha statue is stolen, simple country boy Ting (Tony Jaa) is sent to Bangkok to retrieve it in the martial arts symphony of flying limbs, "Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior," debuting on Blu-ray Disc on February 2 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. It’s non-stop action as Ting infiltrates Bangkok’s seedy underworld and takes on a series of lowlifes and criminals in his quest to obtain the sacred head. Featuring elaborate and eye-popping martial arts enhanced in high-definition all performed without the aid of stunt doubles, wires or computer graphic enhancements, "Ong-Bak" packs a punch that sets the new gold standard for hand-to-hand combat in action cinema.
"Fantastic Mr. Fox" Available As DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack on March 23
Academy Award®-winning Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney ("Up In The Air") and Meryl Streep ("It’s Complicated") lend their voices to the hilarious, heartwarming and dazzling stop-motion animated adventure from visionary director Wes Anderson ("The Royal Tenebaums"), "Fantastic Mr. Fox," arriving as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack and on DVD March 23 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
DVD: "Ally McBeal" Season Two Approaches The Bench On April 6
The trials and tribulations of a quirky, perpetually single twenty-something lawyer are captured in “Ally McBeal” Season Two, arriving on DVD April 6 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The hilarious and heartwarming series follows the everyday, inner-life moments of the neurotic Ally, played by Golden Globe® winner and household favorite Calista Flockhart (TV's “Brothers and Sisters”).
"Cold Souls" Arrives on DVD on March 2
Balancing a tightrope between deadpan humor and pathos, reality and fantasy collide in the surreal comedy "Cold Souls," arriving on DVD March 2 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Golden Globe Award® winner and Academy Award® nominee Paul Giamatti ("Sideways") stars as an actor named… Paul Giamatti.
DVD: Teen Idol Corbin Bleu Stars in "Free Style"
Hearts will race for the thrilling romance "Free Style," riding onto DVD February 9 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. "High School Musical" heartthrob Corbin Bleu finds both love and adventure in this heartwarming story of friendship, family and the inspiration that it takes to get to first place.
DVD: Hilary Swank and Richard Gere Take Flight in "Amelia"
Experience the romance, struggle and triumph of legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart as she chases love and lives her dreams in "Amelia," landing on Blu-ray Disc with Digital Copy and DVD February 2, 2010 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
"Fame" Blu-ray Disc With Digital Copy And DVD Take Center Stage
January 12
Bursting with explosive music and dance moves, a group of gifted performing artists travel down a path of self-discovery and stardom in "Fame," arriving on Blu-ray Disc with Digital Copy and DVD January 12, 2010 from MGM Home Entertainment. In the contemporary remake of the 1980 fan-favorite, the film follows a crew of dancers, singers, actors and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts.
"Whip It" Comes to Blu-Ray & DVD on January 26
The memorable heroine of "Juno" is back and scores huge laughs as Bliss Cavendar, a blue-haired misfit stuck in a tiny Texas town in "Whip It," a coming-of-age comedy skating onto Blu-ray Disc with Digital Copy and DVD January 26, 2010 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary, "The Simpsons" Deliver A Franchise First: Blu-Ray!
In January 1990, television history was made as households across the country were introduced to a one-of-a-kind family whose outrageous antics and wild behavior made them an institution of prime-time television and a pop culture staple over the next two-plus decades. Now, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment celebrates this historic milestone when “The Simpsons” Season 20 Blu-ray and DVD collection arrives January 12, marking the show’s first time ever in high-definition. Series creator Matt Groening has added his own special touch by drawing all-new menus for both the Blu-ray and DVD, creating another keepsake memento for “The Simpsons” fans. Highly collectible packaging will also include a character layout of Springfield’s most favorite characters sure to challenge the ultimate Simpsons fan to name them all.
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" Season 6 on DVD
The groundbreaking and award-winning comedy series that distinguished itself as a creative pioneer during its run and became one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed shows in television history, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” Season Six debuts on DVD February 2 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
Steve Martin Brings Family Fun to Blu-Ray in "Cheaper By The Dozen 2"
Steve Martin is funnier than ever as head of the Baker family in the hilarious comedy sequel "Cheaper By The Dozen 2," arriving on Blu-ray Disc (BD) January 5 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Tom Baker (Steve Martin, "Father of the Bride") and wife Kate (Bonnie Hunt, "Jerry Maguire") bring their clan together for a memorable summer getaway. But their dream vacation turns into an outrageous competition with the overachieving, overzealous family of Tom’s long-time rivals, Jimmy Murtaugh (Eugene Levy, "American Pie") and wife Sarina (Carmen Electra, "Scary Movie").
DVD: Steven Seagal Is Back in "The Keeper"
Iconic film action hero Steven Seagal ("Hard to Kill," "Under Siege") delivers his own form of justice in "The Keeper," igniting on DVD January 19, 2010 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Seagal unleashes his wrath – and his fists – in this fast-paced thriller about an ex-cop caught in a web of deceit, racism and murder. Chock full of high-octane stunts and eye-popping action, "The Keeper" is a nonstop adrenaline rush.
"Post Grad" Available on Blu-Ray and DVD on January 12, 2010
When her carefully constructed life begins to unravel, an aspiring book editor wonders if she’ll ever live up to her own high expectations in "Post Grad," debuting on Blu-ray Disc and DVD January 12 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Ryden Malby (Alexis Bledel, TV's “Gilmore Girls”) has a master plan. Graduate college, get a great job, hang out with her best friend (Zach Gilford, TV's “Friday Night Lights”) and find the perfect guy.
DVD: Megan Fox Stars as a Killer Cheerleader in "Jennifer's Body"
In every school there’s one girl, every girl wants to be friends with…and every guy would die for. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents a “student body” with a ferocious bite when "Jennifer’s Body" arrives on unrated Blu-ray Disc (BD) and DVD December 29. Sexy temptress Megan Fox ("Transformers") is Jennifer, a gorgeous, seductive cheerleader who takes evil to a whole new level after she’s possessed by a sinister demon. Steamy action and gore galore ensue as the male student body succumbs to Jennifer’s insatiable appetite for human flesh. Now it’s up to her best friend (Amanda Seyfried, "Mamma Mia!") to stop the demonic diva’s reign of terror before it’s too late!
DVD: Don't Miss Sandra Bullock & Bradley Cooper in the Quirky, Romantic Feel-Good Comedy "All About Steve"
Treat yourself this holiday season and fall in love with the witty romantic comedy "All About Steve" when it debuts on Blu-ray Disc (BD) and DVD December 22 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Golden Globe®-nominee Sandra Bullock ("The Proposal") and Bradley Cooper ("The Hangover") star in this off-the-wall comedy about a blind date gone hilariously wrong.
DVD: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Debuts TV’s #1 Smash Hit Musical Comedy Series
Give a cheer for TV’s hottest, funniest and most talked-about new series when “Glee” Season 1: Road To Sectionals debuts on DVD December 29 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Filled with beloved characters and sensational musical numbers, “Glee” Season 1: Road To Sectionals is an electrifying, pitch-perfect winner. William McKinley High School once had a champion glee club, but now they are floundering. That is when an idealistic Spanish teacher (Matthew Morrison, "Music & Lyrics") takes up their cause, vowing to transform the rag-tag group of singers and dancers into champions.
DVD: '(500) Days of Summer' To Be Released on Dec. 22
Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love. Girl doesn’t. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the critically acclaimed, offbeat romance that proves, when it comes to love, some people know nothing at all, as "(500) Days of Summer" arrives on Blu-ray Disc (BD) and DVD December 22.
DVD: 'Spaceballs: The Totally Warped Animated Adventures!'
May the farce be with you! Modern filmdom and popular culture get lampooned at ludicrous speed as “Spaceballs: The Totally Warped Animated Adventures!” comes to DVD December 29 from MGM Home Entertainment. Re-introducing the art of ridiculous satire to the small screen, the animated half-hour episodes pick up where the cult-classic feature film left off, showcasing rollicking parody of pop culture for a new generation of fans, including hilarious imitations of James Bond, Harry Potter and the video game “Grand Theft Auto.”
‘Race to Witch Mountain’ Remake Stumbles
Let me just say that I don't like all these remakes that have been popping up every other week for the last few years. Not to say that they weren't good movies, but by sheer definition alone, they’re not as good as the original, in most cases. I mean, would you go to a restaurant and order old, re-heated food? Then why would you want anything less from a movie? Being very fond of the original movies, “Escape to Witch Mountain” and its sequel “Return to Witch Mountain.” I found “Race to Witch Mountain” to be just that: reheated food. I can only say that the new film just doesn't measure up. Even with all its special effects and action scenes, it just isn't as good as a magical little movie about two alien kids named Tony and Tia with special powers trying to find out who they are and where they come from. The movie makers think that bigger is better; I think bigger is just bigger, and, of course, louder and — after a while — just plain annoying.
Be Sure to Watch ‘Watchmen’
They said it couldn't be filmed, but it was. I should know because I spent two hours and 41 minutes watching it. They said that it couldn't be made into a good film, but they were wrong again because I enjoyed it. “Watchmen,” based on the 1986 graphic novel, is an epic of a movie that shows the ugly side of life. It takes us into a world in 1985, where Richard Nixon is still president and superheroes really do exist, but these aren’t your grandfather’s superheroes. These guys are so mean and dark that they make "The Dark Knight" look like “The Princess Diaries.”
Movies: "Stiletto" Available In Stores on DVD on March 3
First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of "Stiletto" on March 3. In this gripping action-thriller, Stana Katic ("Quantum of Solace") plays Raina, a sexy femme fatale seeking revenge on the Vadalos family, a group of vicious criminals responsible for her sister’s disappearance.
Get “Taken” On A Real Thrill Ride
For anyone who has seen the coming attractions for the movie “Taken” — you know the one where Liam Neeson (“Love, Actually”) tells the man who just kidnapped his daughter Kim (played by Maggie Grace of TV’s “Lost”) that he has certain skills, he will find them and he will kill them — then you already know the plot and can probably guess the ending.
Movies: 'Way of War,' Starring Cuba Gooding, Jr. Available on DVD
First Look Studios proudly announced on February 10 the DVD release of "Way of War," starring Cuba Gooding Jr. In this gripping thriller, Gooding Jr. ("Jerry Maguire") plays paramilitary operative David Wolfe, who stumbles upon an international conspiracy connecting presidential cabinet members to a Middle Eastern terrorist plot. Wanting to expose the truth, Wolfe defies orders and returns to the US as an army of one fighting for American security and integrity.
You’ll Sink Your Teeth Into ‘Underworld: Rise of the Lycans’
Attention, all moviegoers: If you’re looking to see a good vampire movie, then forget “Twilight” and the wispy Cullen clan. Instead, go see the new movie “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.” This is the third movie in the “Underworld” series and — out of the three — the best. It has all the action, blood and storyline the other two films lacked.
Movies: 'Taken' Opens January 30
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation has announced that the film "Taken" will be released in theaters nationwide on January 30. In "Taken," Liam Neeson ("The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe") plays Bryan Mills, a former government operative who has less than four days to find his kidnapped daughter (played by Maggie Grace), who has been taken on her first day of vacation in Paris.
‘King’ James Rules in ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’
Ladies and gentlemen, the King is alive and well and funnier than ever. No, I don’t mean Elvis, I mean the “King of Queens” himself — Kevin James. James is starring in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” a very funny, action-packed movie that goes from being a funny movie about a mall security guard to a comical “Die Hard” with more laughs then an Adam Sandler movie, with enough action that would make Bruce Willis jealous. James is Paul Blart, a dedicated sad sack of a mall security guard who washed out of the police academy, but still has the dream of one day becoming a real police officer.
“Marley & Me” Is Dog-Gone Good
I just saw the movie “Marley and Me” and I must say that I was very surprised. Because, going in, I thought it was going to be a typical dog movie (like “Beethoven” or “Turner and Hooch”), but, unlike those movies, somewhere along the way, “Marley and Me” gets very real. It is a cute little movie about a newly married couple and their crazy, unmanageable dog Marley, who chews and eats everything in sight.
These “Bedtime Stories” Are Worth Staying Up For
Listen up, readers! Disney has done it again, because “Bedtime Stories” is a magical, highly imaginative movie, about a happy, lovable lug who does not have a care in the world. When he starts to spin tales to his niece and nephew, he finds to his disbelief that the stories come true — or do they? Adam Sandler (“Happy Gilmore”) stars as Skeeter Benson, who works as a maintenance man in a five-star hotel that was once owned by his carefree father (Jonathan Pryce, “Tomorrow Never Dies”). He was a great dad (always telling Skeeter bedtime stories), but a bad businessman
‘Four Christmases’: Just Fair Holiday Fare
Ever since Frank Capra’s “Its A Wonderful Life” became a Christmas classic, Hollywood has been trying to put out a new Christmas classic every year. “Four Christmases” is not that movie. I sat in the theater waiting for the laughs, but they never came. Vince Vaughn, who had me rolling in films like “Old School” and “Dodgeball,” seemed to be going through the motions, and Reese Witherspoon (“Legally Blonde”) looked like she phoned in her performance.
“Twilight” Has No Bite
I must be getting old, because I don't understand the whole Twilight phenomenon (the book series written by Stephanie Meyer, about a vampire and a human girl who fall in love.) Having not read the books, I went into the movie with an open mind and a clean slate — no preconceived notions or expectations. I should have read the books. Let me just say in the most clichéd way: Twilight bites. It is the most boring movie I have seen in years. In fact, it is so boring that it makes The English Patient look like a four-on-the-floor, slam-bam action thrill ride.
No Shortage of Action in Quantum of Solace
Ever since I was a little kid, I have always looked forward to a new James Bond movie. I have seen them all and, for the most part, loved them all. Quantum Of Solace — the 22nd Bond film — is no exception. In short, I loved it. It is an action-packed juggernaut that hardly lets you catch your breath.
However, being a fan, I have come to expect certain things from my Bond films...
Role Models: Don’t Think About It, Just Watch It & Enjoy
I hated like hell that I had to sit through Role Models, but the simple truth is that, despite all the stupid sex jokes – the kind of jokes that made the Porky’s movies so popular back in the 1980s – and a foul-mouthed 10-year-old kid that would make the Bad News Bears run for cover, the movie is funny, with enough laughs to make it a good time at the movies.
