The Nines
Three stories intertwine and creatively converge in John August's film that stars Ryan Reynolds, Melissa McCarthy and Hope Davis in multiple roles. This offbeat trilogy begins with "The Prisoner," about a popular TV actor under house arrest; "Reality Television" follows a TV producer's struggle to launch a new series starring his close friend; and "Knowing" features a video game designer seeking help for his family stranded by car trouble.
National Lampoon's Van Wilder
Van Wilder (Ryan Reynolds), a student shuffling through his seventh year in college, learns that his father won't pay for another semester. Trouble is, Van loves the cushy college life so much that he'll do anything to stay -- even ensuring he doesn't make the grade(s). But with deep-pocket dad out of the picture, he has to figure out how to pay for it all himself.
Chaos Theory
Thanks to a strict regimen of timetables, to-do lists and index cards, efficiency expert Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds) lives his life exactly how he wants it. That is, until his well-meaning wife (Emily Mortimer) decides to set their clock back a mere 10 minutes. Suddenly, Frank's once-safe and predictable life is spinning dangerously out of control … which is the one thing he never bothered to plan for. Stuart Townsend and Sarah Chalke co-star.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The third installment in the Mummy franchise takes archaeologist Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) all the way to China, pitting him against an emperor (Jet Li) from the 2,000-year-old Han dynasty, who's returned from the dead to pursue an evil quest for world domination. This time, O'Connell enlists the help of his family -- including his wife, son and brother-in-law -- to quash the so-called Dragon Emperor and his abuse of supernatural power.
Stella: Season 1: Disc 1
This disc contains the episodes: pilot, "Campaign," "Office Party," "Coffee Shop," "Paper Route."
Stella: Season 1: Disc 2
This disc contains the episodes: "Meeting Girls," "Camping," "Novel," "Vegetables," and "Amusement Park."
Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
George Lucas delivers the finale to his original epic space trilogy with the rebel forces' last stand against the Empire and Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) confrontation with his nemesis. Skywalker rescues Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, and the final battle pits the rebel army and the small, furry Ewoks against the enormity of the rebuilt Death Star and Darth Vader's evil powers.
Undeclared: The Complete Series: Disc 1
This disc includes the following episodes: "Prototype," "Oh, So You Have a Boyfriend?," "Full Bluntal Nugety," "Eric Visits," "Jobs, Jobs, Jobs" and "Sick in the Head." Extras include audio commentaries and unaired footage.
Terrorstorm: A History of Government Sponsored Terrorism
Documentary filmmaker Alex Jones dissects the concept of false-flag terrorism, a state-sponsored terrorist act carried out on home soil and meant to strike fear in the population -- and to create a "public enemy." Attempting to show the public they've been duped, Jones offers several examples and argues that the attack on Sept. 11, 2001, the London bombings on July 7, 2005, and other terrorist incidents were self-inflicted.
American Drug War: The Last White Hope
With commentary from soldiers on both sides of the conflict, filmmaker Kevin Booth's incisive documentary wades into the murky waters of the American war on drugs, the longest and costliest war in U.S. history. Taking viewers from prisons and inner-city streets to the halls of Congress and his own kitchen, Booth attempts to sort out the intricacies of the national drug policy -- and the reasons for its unmitigated failure.
10 Items or Less
While researching a role for an independent film, an aging actor (Morgan Freeman) strikes up an unlikely -- and life-changing -- friendship with a feisty young Latina grocery clerk (Paz Vega) in this inspiring comedy. Stranded at a tiny market on the edge of Los Angeles, the famous actor accepts a ride from sassy store employee Scarlet. The odd couple hits the road, and so begins a trip filled with offbeat encounters and surprising revelations.
National Lampoon Presents: Electric Apricot: The Quest for Festeroo
Searching for a group that embodies contemporary American music, a young filmmaker discovers the jam band Electric Apricot in this hilarious mockumentary directed by alt rocker Les Claypool. Following the clueless band as they hit nightclubs and the recording studio, the filmmaker hopes to capture their rise to success at the Festeroo music festival. Director Claypool (of Primus fame) hits the nail on the head with this spot-on subculture satire.
Brick
This unconventional film noir -- set in the halls of a modern-day high school -- marks a promising debut for writer-director Rian Johnson. Teenage loner Brendan Fry is forced to navigate his school's social network when a secret crush turns up dead and the murderer is anyone's guess. Through intense interactions with thespians, band geeks and druggies (including a grown-up Lucas Haas), Brendan works to crack the cliques -- and the case.
Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams
Your little princess will want to follow her dreams as she tags along on an adventure with two of Disney's most popular princesses in this new animated fairy tale. Aurora, star of the beloved classic Sleeping Beauty, and Jasmine, from the Academy Award-winning film Aladdin, journey to faraway lands and make new discoveries about themselves. Come along and celebrate an enchanting world full of magic and memorable songs with Aurora and Jasmine.
Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do
A fascinating documentary that presents Bruce Lee's revolutionary martial arts discipline, Jeet Kune Do, in its purest form. The disc features footage of Bruce himself demonstrating his techniques and draws extensively on his research notes, drawings, home movies (featuring his son Brandon), private recordings and audio recordings.
Disney Princess Stories: Vol. 2: Tales of Friendship
Designed for any child who dreams of being a princess, this second volume of Disney Princess Stories compiles new tales featuring familiar, beloved characters such as Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Snow White (of Seven Dwarfs fame) and Jasmine from Aladdin. Each story underscores the most important part of being a princess: realizing the importance of friendship. It's a timeless message that can benefit both young and old.
Primer
An engineer builds a machine (quite by accident) that can transport the user back in time. But his discovery comes with an ominous caveat, because at the heart of this puzzling device, nothing is as it seems on the surface. The narrative inventively blends a patchwork story line with overlapping streams of dialogue that help build tension and suspense in this Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize winner. David Sullivan and Shane Carruth star.
Friday
Ice Cube wrote and stars in this humorous version of "Boyz N' The Hood." Cube plays the recently unemployed Craig who spends his time with his pot toking buddy, Smokey. The two manage to get into all kinds of crazy situations ...
Barbie: Fairytopia
Mattel's leading lady, Barbie, stars in this magical story about Elina, a flower fairy who lives in the aptly named Fairytopia and who has the unfortunate disadvantage of not having any wings. All she wants to do is fly, and when she awakens one morning to find her floral abode, and others like her, in low spirits, she seeks out Azura, a benevolent force who may be able to grant her one wish and make the plants in Fairytopia feel much better.
Modern Warriors: The Martial Way
Academy Award-nominated documentary director Peter Spirer spends time with more than 80 of the world's greatest martial artists as they demonstrate techniques and discuss the philosophy behind their craft. Through rare footage and discussions with stars such as Jet Li, David Carradine, Sammo Hung and more, Modern Warriors provides an in-depth look at the martial arts phenomenon and its increasing global popularity.
In the Land of Women
Leaving the pain of a high-profile breakup behind in New York, Carter Webb (Adam Brody) heads to the Detroit home of his ailing, quirky grandmother (Olympia Dukakis) with plans to nurse her back to health. But he doesn't count on the help of a family of women living across the street, who help him heal by drawing him into their lovely world. Meg Ryan, Makenzie Vega and Kristen Stewart co-star in Jon Kasdan's feature-film debut.
Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow
In this animated delight, Barbie returns to the magical land of Fairytopia as the brave fairy Elina, chosen by Azura to learn and perform the important Flight of Spring that keeps the land blossoming. But the evil Laverna is back, too, and she's determined to stop Elina and freeze Fairytopia. Elina and her fellow apprentices -- including the fiery-tempered fairy Sunburst and a wood nymph named Glee -- must work together to defeat Laverna.
Pink Flamingos
Incest, drug trafficking, bestiality and an egg fetish are merely the tip of the proverbial iceberg in this ultra-black comedy from renegade filmmaker John Waters. With the title of "Filthiest Person Alive" at stake, Babs Johnson (Divine), her degenerate son and dim-bulb mother face stiff competition from the vile Marble clan (David Lochary and Mink Stole) in an unbridled assault on every taboo in the book. Edith Massey and Danny Mills co-star.
King of California
This quirky Sundance comedy chronicles the journey of a delusional father (Michael Douglas) who's convinced that a fabled treasure is buried somewhere beneath his Southern California suburb. His delinquent teenage daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) -- a high school dropout who saw her father sent to a mental institution, only to be abandoned by her dysfunctional mother -- resists his ravings at first. But, eventually, she starts to believe.
Pete's Dragon
One of Disney's last musical combinations of live-action and traditional animation spins the tale of Pete, a runaway orphan (Sean Marshall), and his pet dragon, Elliott (voiced by comedian Charlie Callas). A lighthouse owner (Mickey Rooney) and his daughter (Helen Reddy, who sings the Oscar-nominated "Candle on the Water") take in the boy and the dragon. Don Bluth (An American Tale) was the director of animation.
Candleshoe
A savvy street urchin named Casey Brown (Jodie Foster) and an ex-con (Leo McKern) take advantage of an elderly woman, Lady St. Edmund (Helen Hayes), by having Casey pose as her estranged granddaughter. Their aim? To steal a cache of treasure they think she's hiding. But when she moves in, Casey begins to wonder whether their plan has any basis in truth -- and whether she even wants in on the heist anymore.
Year of the Dog
Molly Shannon stars in this quirky, canine-themed comedy written and directed by actor Mike White (School of Rock), with supporting performances from Peter Sarsgaard, Regina King, John C. Reilly and Laura Dern. The film centers on an upbeat secretary (Shannon) whose life takes a temporary nosedive when her beloved dog, Pencil, suddenly dies. But in an unexpected trick, her pet's tragedy opens her up to transformation.
Dan in Real Life
Advice columnist and widowed father of three Dan Burns (Steve Carell) has met someone new. Marie (Juliette Binoche) is beautiful, she's smart -- and she just so happens to be the girlfriend of Dan's brother Mitch (Dane Cook). With a publicly recognized moral compass, Dan finds himself torn between reaching for happiness and keeping the peace in his family. Dianne Wiest and John Mahoney co-star in this romantic comedy from director Peter Hedges.
The Ugly Dachshund
Danke is an award-winning dachshund show dog who's about to have puppies, much to the delight of her owner, Fran (Suzanne Pleshette). As Fran daydreams of a slew of new show-dogs-in-training, her husband, Jim (Dean Jones), is convinced by the vet that it would be a good idea for Danke to nurse an abandoned Great Dane puppy. As the orphaned puppy acclimates to its new home, it's no surprise that it starts to think it's a dachshund too!
Layer Cake
Matthew Vaughn directs this intricate drama, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, about a British drug dealer (Daniel Craig) who longs to ditch his illegal trade. But he can't do that without wrapping up just one more job involving a gargantuan stash of purloined ecstasy. The cache's original owners are after him as well, leaving him with no other choice but to run for his life while trying to make this one final deal a big success.
Snowball Express
John Baxter (Dean Jones), a New Yorker fed up with big-city life, inherits a hotel in the Rocky Mountains and convinces his family to move to Colorado to run it. Unfortunately, the Baxter clan is greeted by a run-down building that hasn't been inhabited for years. Undaunted, the family sets about fixing up the place, not knowing that a local businessman is scheming to get his hands on the property by any means necessary.
The Invasion
In the process of researching a mysterious alien epidemic that's changing the nature of human behavior, a Washington, D.C., psychiatrist (Nicole Kidman) learns that her son (Jackson Bond) may be the planet's only hope for survival. Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam and Veronica Cartwright are among the supporting cast in director Oliver Hirschbiegel's supernatural thriller tinged with political undercurrents.
Sin City
Murder, corruption and cover-ups are all part of Sin City's daily routine in this dark film that weaves three tales from Frank Miller's graphic novels. Marv (Mickey Rourke) is a psychotic outcast who seeks vengeance for Goldie's (Jaime King) murder; Dwight (Clive Owen) kills a cop and must cover it up; and nearly retired cop Hartigan (Bruce Willis) is accused of a crime he didn't commit. Benicio Del Toro, Jessica Alba and Rosario Dawson co-star.
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
When an electrical snafu occurs in Medfield College's new computer system, dim-but-cuddly undergraduate Dexter Riley (Kurt Russell) receives a shock that turns him into a genius. Not only that, the computer's original owner, notorious criminal A.J. Arno, had vital racketeering numbers stored in the machine -- all of which have found their way into Dexter's brain. Now, Dexter knows too much, and it won't be long before Arno's after him!
Stay
This racy thriller bends reality about five different ways when a psychologist's (Ewan McGregor) suicidal client starts making bizarre predictions that, to everyone's mounting consternation, begin to come true. Now, the shrink must race against the clock to save everything he loves before it disappears forever. Naomi Watts, Ryan Gosling, Bob Hoskins and Janeane Garofalo co-star in this suspenseful yarn directed by Marc Forster.
Death of a President
This provocative mockumentary imagines the assassination of President George W. Bush and the fallout that follows, including the media's reaction, the rush to convict an assassin and the machinations of President Cheney. Directed by Gabriel Range (The Day Britain Stopped) and starring Hend Ayoub, Brian Boland, Becky Ann Baker and Robert Mangiardi, the film was awarded the Critic's Prize at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival.
Helter Skelter
Steve Railsback gives a haunting performance as charismatic cult leader Charles Manson in this graphic three-hour made-for-TV movie about the grisly Sharon Tate/La Bianca murders orchestrated by Manson. Based on Vince Bugliosi's novel, the movie demonstrates the almost hypnotic pull Manson exerted over his impressionable followers -- a devotion that led to the brutal killings in the Hollywood hills.
Get Real
Steven (Ben Silverstone) is an average student at his middle-class high school, but he's harboring a big secret: He's gay. His only confidant is best friend Linda (Charlotte Brittain) … that is, until he meets John (Brad Gorton), the school's star jock who's seemingly straight and dating a model. The boys stumble through an awkward affair that sends Steven spinning and has John more confused than ever. Based on a play by Patrick Wilde.
The Good Humor Man
In 1970s suburban America, high school is all about getting high -- or at least it is for buddies Jay (Nathan Stevens) and Mt. Rushmore (Jorge Garcia). But when a jock ends up dead and Mt. Rushmore becomes the chief suspect, the pals find their lifestyle seriously compromised. Torn between standing up for his friend and escaping into the arms of a beautiful rich girl, Jay faces the dilemma of his life in this film co-starring Kelsey Grammer.
Wristcutters: A Love Story
Trapped in an alternate world populated by suicide victims, a band of souls tries to find an escape route in Goran Dukic's quirky fantasy. Although he took his own life, Zia (Patrick Fugit) isn't ready for such a grim hereafter, particularly when he learns that his ex-girlfriend also killed herself. On a quest to find her, he befriends a jaded hitchhiker and a Russian rocker, and together, they set out in search of a more appealing afterlife.
Wing Chun: Self Defense
Wing Chun is a special type of martial arts that's at once lyrical and powerful, combining grace and force to create a regimen that's incredibly potent when used against an enemy. Learn how to use Wing Chun for self-defense through this educational video that teaches by example, using situations viewers could encounter in real life. Extras include a library of pictures, trailers, menus for special training and more.
Wing Chun: Fighting Art
The art of fighting takes an artistic bent in this final volume of a collection featuring the teachings of guru Master Wong. Quick and feisty, the art of Wing Chun is wickedly effective. Learn 45 different moves that will ensure that any practitioner winds up not only surviving a face-off, but completely vanquishing an opponent when necessary, if met with extreme aggression. The goal: ultimate domination in any precarious situation.
The City of Lost Children
Nominated for a Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival, this sci-fi fairy tale features stunning visuals from directors Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro. With mad scientist Krank kidnapping children to steal their dreams, only brave young Miette (Judith Vittet) and a kindhearted circus strongman (Ron Perlman) can save them. Part fantastic vision, part nightmare, this production used more special effects than any other French film to date.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Sean Connery heads a cast that includes Peta Wilson and Stuart Townsend in this action-adventure based loosely on Alan Moore's graphic novel. In Victorian England, a madman is hell-bent on destroying the world, and only an auspicious league of literary heroes -- among them Allan Quatermain, Tom Sawyer and Captain Nemo -- can stop him. Will they succeed?
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
After a botched sex-change operation, East German glam rocker Hansel (John Cameron Mitchell) becomes Hedwig and travels across the United States with a stage show, following her ex-boyfriend (and former band mate) and telling her life story. Hedwig's offbeat show slays audiences -- but in diners not clubs. Mitchell also wrote and directed the comedy, which won at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for several Independent Spirit Awards.
Cloverfield
A going-away party in Manhattan is interrupted when a mysterious, giant-sized monster launches an attack on New York City. With camcorder in hand, a small group of friends make their way out into the chaotic streets, scrambling to stay alive. Mike Vogel, Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, Michael Stahl-David, Odet Jasmin and T.J. Miller co-star in this action-thriller produced by J.J. Abrams, creator of the hit television series "Alias" and "Lost."
Mad Money
Well-off Bridget Cardigan (Diane Keaton) faces a big cutback in her standard of living when her husband (Ted Danson) gets sacked. After taking a graveyard shift janitorial job at the Federal Reserve Bank, she conspires with two fellow employees to pilfer old money that's scheduled to be destroyed. Based on a true story and directed by Callie Khouri, this comic caper also stars Queen Latifah and Katie Holmes as Bridget's partners in crime.
The Savages
Carrying the emotional scars of an abusive childhood, siblings Wendy Savage (Laura Linney, in an Oscar-nominated role), a long-aspiring playwright, and Jon Savage (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a professor of drama, now face the challenge of caring for their ailing elderly father, Lenny (Philip Bosco), despite their emotional disconnect from him and each other. Tamara Jenkins (Slums of Beverly Hills) wrote and directed this indie drama.
Rocket Science
When 15-year-old Hal Hefner (Reece Thompson) -- a New Jersey boy with a terrible stutter -- falls in love with the star of his high school debate squad (Anna Kendrick), he joins the team at his dream girl's urging. Next thing you know, young Hal finds himself caught up in the intense competition of debating. Jeffrey Blitz, who wrote and directed this charming tale, was awarded the Dramatic Directing Award at Sundance 2007.
The King of Kong
When Steve Wiebe got laid off, he turned to the classic arcade game Donkey Kong for solace; soon, he decided to challenge Billy Mitchell's long-standing record score. So began the bitter rivalry that lies at the heart of this curiously compelling documentary. Providing a history of competitive video gaming and a look at some of the key players, The King of Kong is at its best when revealing just how far Mitchell will go to retain his crown.
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Grand master William Cheung -- a longtime friend of the legendary Bruce Lee -- imparts the finer points of his traditional wing chun fighting style in this martial arts program that's part demonstration and part one-on-one tutorial. Over the course of the program, students will learn about reflex training, chi meditation, the butterfly sword, empty-hand and dragon-pole forms, and the B.O.E.C. fighting strategy.
National Treasure
Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage), search for a treasure chest rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin as funds for the Revolutionary War. The whereabouts of the chest may lie in a secret code embedded in the U.S. Constitution and in a map drawn on the back of the Declaration of Independence. Co-stars Diane Kruger, Sean Bean and Harvey Keitel.
Untraceable
A group of cybercops finds themselves grappling with a megalomaniacal, murderous psychopath who uses the Internet to show off his grisly handiwork, rigging his site so that his remaining captives' fate depends on how many viewers it attracts. Led by FBI Agent Jennifer Marsh (Diane Lane) and working against the clock, can the team apprehend the technologically brilliant killer? Colin Hanks and Mary Beth Hurt also star in this tense thriller.
Strange Wilderness
When Peter Gaulke (Steve Zahn) and Fred Wolf's (Allen Covert) TV wildlife show is threatened with cancellation, they attempt to boost their flagging ratings by going in search of the most elusive beast of all, Bigfoot. But will their big plan turn out to be just another hoax? Directed by Fred Wolf, this raucous comedy also features Justin Long, Kevin Heffernan, Jonah Hill, Jeff Garlin, Ernest Borgnine and Harry Hamlin.
Kurt Cobain: About a Son
In a series of evocative interviews with rock icon Kurt Cobain, journalist Michael Azerrad captures the late artist's inner thoughts and personal memories about life, music, success and failure. Director A.J. Schnack assembled intimate conversations into a poignant portrait of a creative genius and young man in pain. This emotional blend of imagery, music and voice about the infamous and elusive artist is a 2007 Independent Spirit Award nominee.
A Hot Dog Program
From Anchorage to Atlanta, Americans are obsessed with hot dogs -- a passion Rick Sebak explores in this documentary on the wonderful wieners at the top of the snack chain. Providing a look at how hot dogs are made and the folks who devour them, as well as a tour of some of the country's best wiener joints -- where you can get everything from a deep-fried dog in New Jersey to a "snappy slay dog" in the South -- this show is a dog lover's delight.
Bill
Beleaguered bank employee Bill (Aaron Eckhart) has his hands full with his wife's (Elizabeth Banks) infidelity with a local television reporter (Timothy Olyphant), his oblivious father-in-law (Holmes Osborne) who runs the bank, and his own frustrated attempts to change careers in this screwball comedy. But when he's persuaded to mentor a teenager known as the Kid (Logan Lerman), things just might turn around for Bill. Jessica Alba co-stars.
The Ultimate Gift
When his wealthy grandfather (James Garner) finally dies, Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller) fully expects to benefit when it comes to the reading of the will. But instead of a sizable inheritance, Jason receives a test, a series of tasks he must complete before he can get any money. Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin and former beauty queen Lee Meriwether also star in this coming-of-age drama based on the novel by Jim Stovall.
I'm Not There
Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages in the musician's life. Chronicling Dylan's rise from unknown folksinger to international icon, the film reveals how he reinvented himself many times. Todd Haynes directs this stylized portrait, the first biography approved by the singer-songwriter. Marcus Carl Franklin, Ben Whishaw, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Richard Gere and Cate Blanchett (in an Oscar-nominated role) star.
Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi: Original Theatrical Version
George Lucas delivers the finale (in this unenhanced theatrical version) to his epic space trilogy with the rebel forces' last stand against the Empire and Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) confrontation with his nemesis. Luke rescues Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, and the final battle pits the rebel army and the furry Ewoks against the rebuilt Death Star and Darth Vader's evil powers.
The Brave One
Oscar winner Jodie Foster stars in this dramatic thriller as Erica Bain, a New York City radio host who decides to take the law into her own hands after losing her fiancé in a brutal attack. With a determined cop (Terrence Howard) hot on her trail, Erica hunts down the assailants one by one, seeking her own brand of justice. Directed by Neil Jordan (The Crying Game), this gritty tale also stars Naveen Andrews, Mary Steenburgen and Nicky Katt.
Things We Lost in the Fire
Attempting to piece her life back together after losing her husband (David Duchovny) in a tragic incident, grieving widow Audrey (Halle Berry) turns to an unlikely ally: her husband's childhood friend Jerry (Benicio Del Toro), an emotionally wrecked heroin addict. As the troubled two struggle to bear their heavy respective burdens, by leaning on each other, they discover they possess unexpected resources in this moving drama.
Undeclared: The Complete Series: Disc 2
This disc includes the following episodes: "The Assistant," "Addicts," "God Visits," "Parents' Weekend," "Eric Visits Again" and "Rush and Pledge." Extras include audio commentaries and unaired footage.
Undeclared: The Complete Series: Disc 3
This disc includes the following episodes: "Hell Week," "Truth or Dare," "The Day After," "The Perfect Date," "Hal and Hillary" and "Eric's POV." Extras include audio commentaries and unaired footage.
Undeclared: The Complete Series: Disc 4: Bonus Material
This disc includes auditions, rehearsals, "Loudon Wainwright Live," Museum of Television & Radio Q&A and "Lloyd's Rampage" script.
Bubba Ho-Tep
Elvis Presley (Bruce Campbell) is an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home; seems he switched identities with an impersonator years before his "death" and then missed his chance to switch back. The King teams up with Jack (Ossie Davis), a fellow nursing home resident who thinks he's John F. Kennedy, and the two old codgers prepare to battle an evil Egyptian entity that's chosen their long-term care facility as its happy hunting grounds.
The Acid House
The Acid House is a surreal triptych adapted by Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh from his acclaimed collection of short stories. Combining a vicious sense of humor with hard-talking drama, the film reaches into the hearts and minds of the chemical generation, casting a dark and unholy light into the hidden corners of the human psyche.
Canadian Bacon
A U.S. president (Alan Alda) tries to bolster his sagging approval rating by picking a fight with the unlikeliest of foes: Canada. After slick propaganda campaigns convince the American populace that the Great White North is the enemy, zealous patriot Bud B. Boomer (John Candy) takes matters into his own hands. Director Michael Moore's first foray into feature films -- a satire of the short-lived Persian Gulf War -- was also one of Candy's last.
Kung Fu Panda
When China's Valley of Peace is threatened, lazy Po the panda (voiced by Jack Black) discovers his destiny as the "chosen one" and trains to become a kung fu hero. Master Monkey (Jackie Chan) and Master Viper (Lucy Liu) impart their knowledge to Po, but transforming this slacker into a brave warrior isn't going to be easy. Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane and Michael Clarke Duncan also provide voices.
Forbidden Zone
Welcome to the Sixth Dimension --ia topsy-turvy universe of frog butlers, topless princesses, machine gun-toting teachers, chicken boys, human chandeliers and the devil himself (Danny Elfman). They're all ruled by the sex-obsessed midget King Fausto (Herve Villechaize) and his insane Queen (Susan Tyrrell). And everything is jet-propelled by Elfman's catchy, inimitable tunes.
The Spirit of '76
David Cassidy stars in this silly romp through disco heaven. It's 2176, and time travelers make it their mission to slip through a time warp and find the Constitution. Their destination? 1776, of course! But when their time-travel mechanism breaks down and they end up in 1976 instead, they discover a world far groovier than they expected.
Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation: Unprotected!
Revel in some of the sickest gross-out humor and most bizarre animation on the planet with this installment of the popular series from cartoon bad boys Spike and Mike, featuring new shorts from filmmakers Craig McCracken, Nick Gibbons and others. The demented films include "No Neck Joe," "Coco the Junkie Pimp: Revenge of the Junkie Pimp," "Swing Sluts," "Stickgirl," "Hangnail," "Gack Gack," "Lupo the Butcher" and many more.
Never Back Down
When a quick-tempered teenager (Sean Faris) moves to a new town and faces the challenges of attending a new high school, he seeks solace in an underground fight club, where he's taken under the wing of a mixed martial arts expert. Employing nonstop tension, inspiring training sequences, gripping fight scenes and a pulsing soundtrack, this film will amp up martial arts practitioners and enthusiasts alike.
Happy Endings
Lisa Kudrow, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern and Jason Ritter star in this unusual comedy, written and directed by Don Roos, that gathers a series of connected vignettes about the randomness of love and life. A documentary filmmaker threatens to reveal a woman's long-held secret; a father and his son find out that they're both seeing the same woman; a gay man discovers his partner may (or may not) be the father of their friend's baby; and more.
Lions for Lambs
Robert Redford directs and stars in this complex look at America's war on terror, a three-pronged narrative of lives connected by politics and bloodshed. While a Washington bigwig (Tom Cruise) goes toe to toe with a reporter (Meryl Streep) on the issue of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, an idealistic professor (Redford) tries to keep his students engaged as two of his former pupils struggle to survive behind enemy lines in the Middle East.
Alien vs. Predator 2
Prepare for more mayhem as warring aliens and predators return for Round 2 of their no-holds-barred slugfest. This time, the intergalactic creatures do battle in a small American town, throwing local residents into harm's way. To save the planet, the humans must oust both types of unwelcome guests. This sci-fi sequel features tons of spectacular action sequences full of nifty new gadgets and gooey monster gore.
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Mystery
Featuring a star-studded cast that includes Julia Ormond and Stanley Tucci, this Depression-era drama follows aspiring young journalist Kit Kittredge (Abigail Breslin), whose ingenuity and courage help save her family's house. With Kit's father (Chris O'Donnell) away looking for a job, her mother (Ormond) takes in boarders to make ends meet -- and when the family savings are stolen during a series of robberies, Kit sets about finding the thief.
The Fox and the Hound
Everyone knows foxes and hounds don't get along. Problem is, no one told orphaned fox Tod (voiced by Mickey Rooney and Keith Coogan) and bloodhound puppy Copper (Kurt Russell and Corey Feldman). As the friends grow up, their instincts drive them apart, and when Copper's owners bring him hunting in the game preserve where Tod lives, the conflicted canine must decide whether to obey his owners or honor his friendship with his childhood buddy.
Lars and the Real Girl
Ryan Gosling plays the title character in this oddball comedy about a delusional young man who buys a life-size sex doll over the Internet -- and then falls in love with her. When the besotted young man starts telling people that the doll is his girlfriend, his brother and sister-in-law decide it's time to intervene in this film co-starring Patricia Clarkson, Emily Mortimer, Kelli Garner and Paul Schneider.
Get Smart
When the identities of secret agents from Control are compromised, the Chief (Alan Arkin) promotes hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell) and teams him with stylish, capable Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway), the only spy whose cover remains intact. Now, they must work together to thwart the evil plans of KAOS and its crafty operative Siegfried (Terence Stamp). Based on the classic television show, this comedy caper co-stars The Rock.
Leatherheads
Hard-nosed sports reporter Lexie Littleton (Oscar winner Renée Zellweger) finds herself at the center of an acute 1920s love triangle when an aging football hero (Oscar winner George Clooney) and a rising college star (John Krasinski of "The Office") go head to head to compete for her affections. Clooney also writes and directs this romantic comedy with vintage flair, set at the dawn of professional football history.
For the Bible Tells Me So
In this Sundance documentary, director Daniel Karslake goes to the Bible to examine the ways in which conservative Christian groups have used -- and sometimes exploited -- holy Scripture to deny basic human rights to gays and lesbians around the world. Highlights include interviews with V. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican Communion, and Chrissy Gephardt, the lesbian daughter of former U.S. Rep. Dick Gephardt.
Everything's Cool
In this documentary, filmmakers Daniel B. Gold and Judith Helfand (Blue Vinyl) follow a troupe of self-proclaimed global warming "warriors" on a mission to get the world to care about rising temperatures and melting polar ice caps. Taking a topic that's inherently serious and applying their signature blend of humor and emotional heft, Gold and Helfand advance the environmental dialogue in a surprisingly entertaining way.
The Ben Stiller Show: Disc 1
This disc includes episodes 1-8, plus selected audio commentaries.
The Ben Stiller Show: Disc 2
This disc includes episodes 9-13 and bonus features. Extras include audio commentaries, unaired sketches, outtakes, behind-the-scenes footage and more.
Melvin Goes to Dinner
When Melvin (Michael Blieden) and his friends gather for dinner in this film festival favorite, their casual conversation takes a sharp turn as they begin to disclose real, raw truths about themselves: their sexual encounters, their dirty secrets, and the mean, awful things they've done or had done to them. Maura Tierney is spectacular, and Jack Black and David Cross make hilarious cameos. Emmy-winning writer Bob Odenkirk directs.
Hard Candy
In this suspenseful drama from director David Slade, Hayley (Ellen Page) is an intelligent teen who's been spending time with Geoff (Patrick Wilson), a much older man she met online. Even though Geoff is a charming, good-looking photographer, Hayley should know better than to go home with a guy in his early thirties, especially since he may have ulterior motives. Of course, Hayley may have underlying motives of her own. …
Garden Party
Pretty April (Willa Holland) and a group of other teens try to attain their dreams without losing themselves or falling victim to the designs of pot-dealer Sally (Vinessa Shaw), an opportunist who's able to spot a lost soul from a mile away. Young, beautiful and on their own, the kids struggle with sexual confusion, breaking into the entertainment industry and avoiding the pitfalls and vipers of Los Angeles.
Deception
When a lawyer friend (Hugh Jackman) introduces him to a secretive sex club known as the List, unassuming accountant (Ewan McGregor) thinks he's hit the big time. But when he becomes entangled with the disappearance of a woman from the List, he falls into jeopardy himself. Directed by Marcel Langenegger, this provocative thriller also stars Michelle Williams, Maggie Q and Natasha Henstridge.
The Best of Donny & Marie: Vols. 1 & 2: Disc 1
This disc includes a special appearances by Andy Williams and Milton Berle, some of Donny and Marie's favorite skits, a "A Little Bit Country & A Little Bit Rock & Roll" musical number, ice skating and more moments from the show's 1976 and 1977 seasons.
The Best of Donny & Marie: Vols. 1 & 2: Disc 2
This disc includes Bob Hope's surprise visit, the unforgettable "Tennis Murder" skit with Ted Knight, the production number "Goin' Places," Marie's 18th birthday episode, Donny as the Lone Ranger and many more moments from the show's 1978 and 1979 seasons.
After School Specials: 1981-1982: Disc 1
This disc includes the following episodes: "A Matter of Time" and "First Step."
After School Specials: 1981-1982: Disc 2
This disc includes the following episodes: "Tough Girl" and "The Night Swimmers."
After School Specials: 1979-1980: Disc 1
This disc includes the following episodes: "A Special Gift" and "The Gold Test."
After School Specials: 1979-1980: Disc 2
This disc includes the following episodes: "What Are Friends For?" and "Schoolboy Father."
After School Specials: 1978-1979: Disc 1
This disc includes the following episodes: "It's a Mile From Here to Glory" and "Thank You, Jackie Robinson."
After School Specials: 1978-1979: Disc 2
This disc includes the following episodes: "Gaucho" and "My Other Mother."
After School Specials: 1982-1986: Disc 1
This disc includes the following episodes: "Two Loves for Jenny" and "Did You Hear What Happened to Andrea?"
After School Specials: 1982-1986: Disc 2
This disc includes the following episodes: "Ace Hits the Big Time" and "Face at the Edge of the World."
Detroit Rock City
In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the three teen fans in Detroit Rock City (Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello and Edward Furlong), getting tickets to the sold-out show becomes the focal point of their existence. They'll do anything for tickets -- compete in a strip club's amateur-night contest, take on religious protesters, even rob a convenience store!
Unaccompanied Minors
Five disparate kids snowed in at the airport on Christmas Eve learn some lessons about friendship in this quirky teen comedy. In a bid to get back to their families, awkward Spencer (Dyllan Christopher), wealthy Grace (Gina Mantegna), tomboy Donna (Quinn Shephard), geeky Charlie (Tyler James Williams) and shy Beef (Brett Kelly) try to outsmart a disgruntled airport official (Lewis Black). Wilmer Valderrama, Teri Garr and Jessica Walter co-star.
Palindromes
Thirteen-year-old Aviva Victor (Sharon Wilkins) desperately wants to become a mother -- and she comes very close to succeeding. But just in the nick of time, her sensible parents (Ellen Barkin and Richard Masur) intervene. Still determined to get pregnant, Aviva skips out and finds herself lost in a strange new world. It's a broadening experience for Aviva, one that can't help but change her profoundly. Todd Solondz directs.
The Chumscrubber
Director Arie Posin transforms his short story into a frightfully honest portrait of suburban dysfunction in this film about Dean (Jamie Bell), a young boy who finds his friend hanging from the rafters during a neighborhood party. Figuring that no one else would care, he doesn't report his discovery to the adults, and instead embarks on a journey of harrowing isolation and loneliness. Glenn Close, Rita Wilson and Carrie-Anne Moss costar.
Blow Dry
It's The Full Monty with hair curlers! Alan Rickman stars as Phil, a once-great hairstylist reduced to running a barbershop in the desolate English burg of Keighley. But when the national hairdressing championships come to town, Phil decides to give the big time another shot -- especially because it affords him a chance to get even with ex-wife and competing stylist Shelley (Natasha Richardson)!
House Bunny
When Playboy bunny Shelley Darlington (Anna Faris) gets evicted from the mansion, she is a woman without a country -- that is, until she meets the sisters of Zeta Alpha Zeta, a sorority on the brink of losing its campus chapter. The Zetas need Shelley's makeover expertise so they can attract a new pledge class -- otherwise, their house goes to rivals Phi Iota Mu. But the Zetas have something Shelly needs, too: the confidence to be herself.
Pride and Glory
A corruption scandal fractures a family of New York City cops in this generational drama about homicide detective Ray Tierney (Edward Norton), who's tasked with investigating a precinct run by his brother (Noah Emmerich). As if that weren't enough, Ray's fellow officer and best friend (Colin Farrell) may turn out to be dirty. Directed by Gavin O'Connor, the film features a high-octane supporting cast that includes Jon Voight and Jennifer Ehle.
Sooner or Later
To attract the attention of 17-year-old rock 'n' roller Michael Skye (Rex Smith), 13-year-old Jessie Walters (Denise Miller) enlists the aid of a professional makeup artist who transforms her into a 16-year-old. How will Michael react when Jessie's web of lies is exposed? Judd Hirsch and Barbara Feldon also star in this likable made-for-TV drama about false appearances, teen fantasies and, ultimately, telling the truth.
The Edge of Quarrel
Director David Larson's engaging tale follows Brian Johansen (Rocky Votolato), who returns home to Seattle after a four-year stint in college only to find his two best friends, Jason Talbott (John Pettibone) and Chance Linstrom (Dann Gallucci), at war with each other. As Jason and Chance -- who've become the leaders of rival "gangs" -- attempt to draw Brian over to their respective sides, he sets about uniting the feuding factions.
Fist of Legend
Before the outbreak of World War II, Japanese troops occupying Shanghai threaten the city's most revered martial arts teacher. When the master is killed, star pupil Chen Zhen (Jet Li) returns to avenge his teacher's death and set things right. With blistering action and old-fashioned fight scenes (with minimal use of wires), this remake of Bruce Lee's classic Fist of Fury from director Gordon Chan highlights Li's timing and acrobatic ability.
Wing Chun: The Science of In-Fighting
Popularized by international superstar Bruce Lee, Wing Chun is considered one of the world's most efficient and sophisticated combat styles. This video tutorial -- featuring Lee's mentor, Wong Shun Leung, and an easy-to-follow approach accompanied by demonstrations -- provides a great introduction to the concepts, tenets and practice of Wing Chun, which uses the whole body as a weapon to neutralize an opponent.
Tom Green Show: Unscensored
Take a dive into the most unforgettable moments from Canada's outrageous comic, who takes no prisoners and drags his nearest and dearest into a series of raunchy, side-splitting pranks and stunts.
The Tom Green Show: Early Exposure: Raw Meat and Rare Treats
In 1993, young Canadian skatepunk Tom Green booked time on a local Ottawa cable station and put on an uninhibited show with his friends. Armed with a camera and flanked by his pal Glenn Humplik, Green brought pure comedic insanity to the airwaves for 3 years before going national in 1997 and then global on MTV in 1999. "Early Exposure" collects some of the best moments of Tom's early years, including the infamous "house painting" incident.
Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother
A profile of a preoperative transsexual, director Matthew Barbato's fascinating documentary follows Alexis Arquette as she prepares for her upcoming gender-reassignment surgery. Part of a famous Hollywood family that includes siblings Rosanna, Patricia and David, Alexis (nee Robert) is a well-known drag performer, underground cartoonist and actor who's appeared in dozens of films, including the 1994 blockbuster Pulp Fiction.
I.O.U.S.A.
With the country's debt growing out of control, Americans by and large are unaware of the looming financial crisis. This documentary examines several of the ways America can get its economy back on the right track. In addition to looking at the federal deficit and trade deficit, the film also closely explores the challenges of funding national entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Summer Heights High: Season 1
Writer Chris Lilley also stars in this Australian mockumentary series that pokes fun at high school life. In fact, Lilley stars three times -- as popular girl Ja'mie King, drama teacher Mr. G and ne'er-do-well Jonah Takalua. The first season kicks off with Ja'mie arriving at Summer Heights after transferring from a private school, Mr. G taking a bow as a supporting player in "Anything Goes" and Jonah getting in trouble for bullying.
Extreme Movie
Amiable geek Mike (Ryan Pinkston) chases down the girl of his dreams, while Fred (Michael Cera) looks for love in a chat room and Chuck (Frankie Muniz) and his experienced girlfriend take their sex life to the next (very weird) level. Co-written by comic heavyweights Andy Samberg and Will Forte, this outrageous raunch-fest chronicles the highs and lows of teen lovemaking in all its embarrassing glory. Jamie Kennedy and Andy Milonakis co-star.