DVD Roundup: 10.23.07

Veronica Mars: The Complete Third Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Kristen Bell as Veronica Mars

Percy Daggs III as Wallace Fennel

Jason Dohring as Logan Echolls

Francis Capra as Eli “Weevil” Navarro

Enrico Colantoni as Keith Mars

Ryan Hansen as Dick Casablancas

Michael Muhney as Sheriff Don Lamb

Tina Majorino as Cindy ‘Mac’ Mackenzie

Brandon Hillock as Deputy Sacks

Special Features:

Pitching Season 4: An in-depth interview with creator Rob Thomas discussing a new direction for the series presented to network executives that picks up years later, with Veronica as a rookie FBI agent

Going Undercover with Rob Thomas: Thomas walks us through some of the most memorable moments from Season 3

Webisode gallery with cast interviews and various set tours

Unaired scenes with introductions by Rob Thomas

Gag reel

Other Info:

Widescreen

Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Spanish and French Subtitles

Running Time: 842 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“Hearst College, jewel of the Pacific. A citadel of higher education set amid rolling lawns and swaying palms. But since Hearst is in Neptune, California – and since Veronica Mars is among its incoming freshmen – you know it’s also a noir netherworld of lies, betrayal, secrets and (of course) murder.

Veronica, Logan and more of your VM favorites join cool new characters for a Season 3 of seething mystery and sardonic wit. College is indeed a learning experience as Veronica aces a crime class led by a hunky prof, solves the case of on-campus rapes that began in Season Two, and gives a grad seminar in sleuthing when two faculty members take sudden, eternal early retirements. Frosh year is gonna be freaky!”

“Veronica Mars: The Complete Third Season” is not rated.

CS Comment:

“Heroes” fans will want to see more of Kristen Bell since she’s starting a new role on that show. These DVD’s will let you catch up with her previous role in “Veronica Mars.”

Available Tuesday, October 23


The Tripper

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

David Arquette as Muff

Richmond Arquette as Deputy Cooper

Courteney Cox as Cynthia

Paz de la Huerta as Jade

Ben Gardiner as Wilson

Balthazar Getty as Jimmy

Lukas Haas as Ivan

Josh Hammond as Tyler

Stephen Heath as Jack

Brad Hunt as Hank

Thomas Jane as Buzz Hall

Jaime King as Samantha

Bert Kinyon as Bert – Lumberjack Foreman

Noah Maschan as Young Gus

Jason Mewes as Joey

Christopher Allen Nelson as Gus

Rick Overton as Mayor Hal Burton

Waylon Payne as Dean

Paul Reubens as Frank Baker

Michael X. Sommers as Trooper Neatnick

Marsha Thomason as Linda

Special Features:

Commentary by David Arquette, Richmond Arquette, Paul Reubens and Thomas Jane

Behind the Spleens Featurette

The Making of Ronald Reagan

The Missing Finger Incident

A S****y Situation

The Tripper Presidential Campaign Tour

Presidential Campaign Tour Photo Gallery

Deleted Scenes

Good Times Blooper Reel

Theatrical Trailers

Other Info:

Widescreen (1.78:1)

Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Spanish and French Subtitles

Running Time: 97 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“Directed by, co-written by and starring David Arquette, this classic horror movie revolves around a group of friends who escape to a modern-day Woodstock concert for a weekend of debauchery, only to be stalked by a homicidal maniac determined to finish what he started years earlier.”

“The Tripper” is rated R for strong horror violence and gore, drug content, language and some sexuality/nudity.

CS Comment:

It looks like David Arquette called in a lot of favors to get this cast. Horror fans should enjoy it!

Available Tuesday, October 23


NCIS: The Fourth Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Pauley Perrette as Abby Sciuto

David McCallum as Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard

Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Michael Weatherly as Anthony DiNozzo

Sean Murray as Timothy McGee

Brian Dietzen as Jimmy Palmer

Cote de Pablo as Ziva David

Lauren Holly as Jenny Shepard

Special Features:

Cast and Crew Commentaries on Select Episodes

Cast Roundtable (Parts 1&2)

Ducky’s World

Behind the Set: The Production Design of N.C.I.S.

Dressed to Kill: Dressing the Sets of N.C.I.S.

Prop Master

Picture Perfect: The Looks of N.C.I.S.

Season of Secrets

Other Info:

Widescreen

Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Running Time: 17 Hours 33 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it’s a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), a former Marine gunnery sergeant, whose skills as an investigator are unmatched, formerly led this troupe of colorful personalities. Gibbs, a man of few words, only needs a look to explain it all. The team includes NCIS Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly), an ex-homicide detective who may come off as the world’s oldest frat boy, but whose instincts in the field are unparalleled; forensic specialist Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette), a talented scientist whose dark wit matches her Goth style and eclectic tastes, NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), an MIT graduate whose brilliance with computers far overshadows his insecurities in the field and Ziva David (Cote de Pablo), a former Moussad agent who shares a bond with Gibbs over the death of his arch nemesis, Ari, the terrorist who killed former NCIS Special Agent Kate Todd. Assisting the team is medical examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard (David McCallum), who knows it all because he’s seen it all, and he’s not afraid to let you know. Rounding out the team is NCIS director Jennifer Shepard (Lauren Holly) who has a romantic history with Gibbs. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.”

“NCIS: The Fourth Season” is not rated.

CS Comment:

This fourth season DVD has a strong offering of bonus features that should make “NCIS” fans happy.

Available Tuesday, October 23


American Gangster: The Complete First Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Ving Rhames as Narrator

Alex Alonso as Himself

Chico Brown as Himself

Antoine Clark as Himself

Bernard Parks as Himself

Charles Pitchford as Himself

Fred Shaw Jr. as Himself

Maxine Waters as Herself

Special Features:

Exclusive Interview with son of Stanley “Tookie” Williams

Season 2 Sneak Peek

Extended Interviews

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Running Time: 246 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“‘American Gangster’ is BET’s critically acclaimed, highly rated crime docu-series that explores the historical, socio-economic and political context surrounding the rise and fall of 9 notorious African-American criminal minds. These are not just your two-bit hustlers…One modeled his organization after the management structure of General Motors. Another studied gemology to be well versed and blend in among an elite audience of jewelers and high end collectors. Another was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and the Nobel Prize in Literature for children’s books before he was eventually executed. What was the catalyst for their life of crime? How does their story begin and end? This groundbreaking series digs deeper to answer these and other poignant questions.”

“American Gangster” is not rated.

CS Comment:

If you like gangster films, this should be right up your alley.

Available Tuesday, October 23


Mind of Mencia: Uncensored Season 3

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Brad Williams as Brad Williams

Karen McClain as Black Women

Max Amini as Ahmad

Thomas Colby as Naked yoga guy

Randall Bosley as Creepy Guy

Pej Vahdat as Henchman

Special Features:

Over 30 Minutes of Deleted Scenes

Audio Commentary

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Running Time: 308 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“No shirt, no shoes, no Dee Dee Dees! Welcome to the third season of the Mind of Mencia, where comedian Carlos Mencia says exactly what’s on his mind – and secretly what’s on everyone else’s. From Carlosaurus Rex to Pimp Delicious Luscious to rap love songs with Three Six Mafia, sit back and take whatever Carlos dishes out!”

“Mind of Mencia: Uncensored Season 3” is not rated.

CS Comment:

Here’s more Mencia goodness for fans of the series.

Available Tuesday, October 23


The L Word: The Complete Fourth Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Special Features:

Sundance Diaries with Kate & Leisha

Free Episode of The Tudors

Free Episode of Californication

The Fanlib Sweepstakes Winners

And Much More with The N Technology

Other Info:

Widescreen

Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Spanish Language

Running Time: 10 Hours 26 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“‘The L Word’ Season 4 picks up with the women wrestling with issues close to their hearts. As with previous seasons, old demons rear their ugly heads and a host of new characters are brought into their fold, offering them access to a broader community with diverse issues. ‘The L Word’ stars Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, Katherine Moennig, Dallas Roberts, Daniela Sea, Rachel Shelley, and Pam Grier. Newest additions to the cast include Cybill Shepherd, Marlee Matlin, Janina Gavankar and Rose Rollins. Special guest stars are Rosanna Arquette, Eric Roberts, Bruce Davison, Kristanna Loken and Jane Lynch.

This season, the war in Iraq becomes an integral part of Alice’s (Hailey) life as she struggles to move on after the death of Dana; Helena (Shelley) tries to find financial independence and come to terms with leaving behind a world of privilege; Phyllis Kroll (Shepherd) – who takes the courageous plunge late in life to come out of the closet – risking everything that has defined her life up to now; and, Bette (Beals) has to deal with Jodi Lerner (Matlin), a woman who confronts her head-on about her Type-A personality.”

“The L Word: The Complete Fourth Season” is not rated.

CS Comment:

The ‘L’ word? What’s that, like llamas?

Available Tuesday, October 23


Squidbillies: Volume One

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Rating: Not Rated

Special Features:

6 Never Before Seen Pilot Episodes

Anime Talk Show

Comi-Con 2004

Deleted Scenes

Gallery of Art/Music

Star Bar/Behind the Scenes

Unknown Hinson, Animation Master, Cartoon Craftsman

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Spanish and French Subtitles

Running Time: 228 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“Squidbillies is an American cartoon made for Americans, by Americans, in America.

God bless America, U.S.A.”

“Squidbillies: Volume One” is not rated.

CS Comment:

This looks like another bizarre offering from Adult Swim. I’ve never seen it, but I’m sure there are plenty of fans.

Available Tuesday, October 23


The Christmas Card

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Edward Asner as Luke

Brian Robinson as Edo

Alice Evans as Faith

John Newton as Cody

Lois Nettleton as Rosie

Charlie Holliday as Rev. Ives

Peter Jason as Richard

Special Features:

Edward Asner: A Veteran’s View

Heart of a Soldier: Actor John Newton

Karene and Jeff: A Real-Life “Christmas Card” Story

How to Reach a Soldier

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Sound

Running Time: 84 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“Once in a while, a movie comes along that reminds us how powerful love can be. In the midst of war in Afghanistan, Captain Cody Cullen (John Newton, ‘Desperate Housewives’) is touched by a lovely card sent by faith Spelman (‘The Chris Isaak Show’) from the small picturesque town of Nevada City, California. As months pass, the card never leaves his side, giving him the strength to survive and setting him on a mission to find her. When Cody returns to the States, he finds himself coincidentally welcomed by her family and friends, but he remains hesitant to reveal the fateful connection that brought him to her. As a new Christmas approaches, Cody has one last opportunity to prove his courage – by taking a chance on love and finding the woman, the home, and the life he’s always wanted.”

“The Christmas Card” is not rated.

CS Comment:

The Christmas DVD blitz continues with another sappy movie.

Available Tuesday, October 23


A Christmas Memory

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Patty Duke as Sook

Piper Laurie as Jennie

Jeffrey DeMunn as Seabone

Anita Gillette as Callie

Julia McIlvaine as Rachel

Esther Scott as Anna Stabler

Eric Lloyd as Buddy

Jimmie F. Skaggs as Haha Jones

Robert C. Treveiler as Adult Buddy

Dan Albright as Grocer

Reynolds Allen as Customer

Suzi Bass as Rachel’s mother

Dan Biggers as Reverend Dickson

Special Features:

None

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Running Time: 91 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“Christmas mans something different to everyone. For seven-year-old Buddy (Eric Lloyd) it means a new home and a new family. When his parents drop him off with distant relatives in a town with no other children his age, Buddy becomes close with an older, simple woman named Sook (Patty Duke). Before long, the two find themselves on one amazing adventure after another, proving that friendship is the greatest gift of all. Based on the best-selling book by Truman Capote, ‘A Christmas Memory’ is sure to warm the heart of your entire family this holiday season!”

“A Christmas Memory” is not rated.

CS Comment:

More sappy Christmas movies. Enjoy!

Available Tuesday, October 23

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