DVD Roundup: 4.1.08

That ’70s Show: Season Eight

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Rating:Not Rated

Special Features:

Audio Commentary on ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘Keep Yourself Alive, ‘We Will Rock You’ and ‘That 70s Finale’ with Director David Trainer

Season 8 in 8 Minutes Featurette

A ’70s Show Flashback: Josh Meyers Featurette

That ’70s Set Tour with Director David Trainer

That ’70s Show Through the Years : A Retrospective

Episode Promos

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Surround Sound

Running Time: 477 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“The totally awesome final season! Get ready to get down with that far out and final season of That ’70s Show! It’s filled with outrageous laughs and some outta sight surprises!

As the decade draws to a close, the gang bids farewell to the ’70s and faces an uncertain future. While Donna gets over Eric with a little help from a new friend, Hyde gets hitched…to a stripper! Jackie moves in with Fez, revealing some hidden assets, and the Formans confront an empty nest that’s not nearly empty enough for Red.

Put on your platforms and gather ’round the groove tube, people. It’s time to party like it’s 1979!”

CS Comment:

I thought it was amusing that the back cover announced “special guest star Ashton Kutcher”. Didn’t this show launch his career? Anyway, here’s the final season to complete your DVD collection!

Available Tuesday, April 1


The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream

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Rating: PG-13

Starring:

Matt Lanter as Zack Conroy

Francia Raisa as Alexandra Delgado

Ben Hollingsworth as Jason Bright

Alycia Purrott as Misha Pressel

Christy Carlson Romano as Jackie Dorsey

Special Features:

Making of The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream Featurette

Deleted Scenes

Other Info:

Widescreen (1.78:1)

Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Spanish and French Subtitles

Running Time: 92 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“Championship figure skater Zack Conroy (Matt Lanter) is a brilliant but dangerous competitor, ignoring all risks in pursuit of perfection. But, when his partner and former lover is injured in a devastating fall, Zack finds himself on thin ice and in need of someone new. Enter the beautiful Alex Delgado (Francia Raisa), a tough-talking hockey player whose raw, unrefined talent is surpassed only by her passion and desire. Tempers flare and sparks fly—both on and off the ice—as the unlikely duo chases an impossible dream on the road to the world championships—where the only thing more dangerous than skating is falling in love.”

“The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream” is rated PG-13 for some sexual references.

CS Comment:

I was channel surfing last night and saw this movie on TV. That’s a fast turnaround from TV to DVD!

Available Tuesday, April 1


Eye of the Beast

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

James Van Der Beek as Dan Leland

Alexandra Castillo as Katrina Tomas

Arne MacPherson as Gunnar Thorson

Ryan Rajendra Black as Will Neepanak

Tom Anniko as Dr. Gorman

Sharon Bajer as Mrs. Connor

Gabriel Daniels as Ryan

Erik Fjeldsted as Jordy

Kyra Harper as Mother Tomas

Alicia Johnston as Candace

Daina Leitold as Lucy

Stephen Eric McIntyre as Spider

Akulu Meekis as Jack

Adriana O’Neil as Dr. Perch

Brooke Palsson as Larissa Connor

Brian Edward Roach as Robbie MacGregor

Rick Skene as Mr. Connor

Blake Taylor as Old Salt

Ryland Thiessen as James Connor

Larissa Tobacco as Krissy Neepenak

Kelly Wolfman as Jen Thorson

Special Features:

None

Other Info:

Widescreen

Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound

Running Time: 90 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“‘Eye of the Beast’ is a rousing thriller rising out of the depths to put the squeeze on you. For centuries, tales of its existence have inspired fear and fascination. It is one of the largest creatures on the ocean floor. A massive, tentacled invertebrate that tends to feed on smaller creatures. Government scientist Dan Leland is sent to investigate a reported story of a giant squid that appears to be devouring everything within sight-and scent. What he uncovers is something that no one could have imagined a one-ton, tentacled terror with its eye on a new feast…man.”

“Eye of the Beast” is not rated.

CS Comment:

Normally the gory cover with a killer octopus would have me watching it quickly, but James Van Der Beek has me thinking twice.

Available Tuesday, April 1


Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Chipmunk Adventure

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Rating: G

Starring:

Ross Bagdasarian Jr. as David Seville / Alvin Seville / Simon Seville (voice)

Janice Karman as Theodore Seville / Brittany Miller / Jeanette Miller / Eleanor Miller (voice)

Dody Goodman as Miss Rebecca Miller (voice)

Anthony De Longis as Klaus Furschtien (voice)

Susan Tyrrell as Claudia Furschtien (voice)

Frank Welker as Sophie / Additional Voices (voice)

Nancy Cartwright as Arabian Prince (voice)

Special Features:

Original Artwork from The Chipmunk Adventure

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Sound

Running Time: 76 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD description:

“Lights…camera…Alvin! Alvin? ‘Allll-vin!’ Yes, it’s everyone’s favorite singing chipmunks – Alvin, Simon, and Theodore – in their very first full-length motion picture. And what a film it is! Filled with thrilling adventure, toe-tapping songs and exotic global locations, The Chipmunk Adventure is an awesome animated odyssey. When Dave Seville embarks on a solo business trip to Europe, a disappointed Simon, Theodore and Alvin are left at home in the care of the accident-prone Miss Miller. But soon Alvin has agreed to an offer that will allow the boys to become jet-setters of their own – by participating in an around-the-world hot-air balloon race! Their main competitors in the airborne adventure are the Chipettes – Brittany, Jeanette and Eleanor – but their real opponents turn out to be Klaus and Claudia, two conniving international crooks who have cooked up the “race” as a front for their worldwide diamond smuggling operation! Join the laughs, music and mayhem as the Chipmunks and the Chipettes take off on their hilarious high-flying adventure.”

“The Chipmunk Adventure” is rated G.

CS Comment:

Riding the popularity of the live action film, this vintage ‘Munks film from way back gets the DVD treatment again. If the original film got your kids’ attention, they may want to check this out.

Available Tuesday, April 1

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