DVD Roundup: 3.27.07

The Shield: Season 5

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Michael Chiklis as Detective Vic Mackey

Walton Goggins as Detective Shane Vendrell

Michael Jace as Officer Julien Lowe

Catherine Dent as Officer Danielle “Danny” Sofer

CCH Pounder as Detective Claudette Wyms

Cathy Cahlin Ryan as Corrine Mackey

Special Features:

Disc 1:

Extraction

Commentary by DJ Caruso, Michael Chiklis, Walton Goggins, Kenneth Johnson, David Rees Snell & Kurt Sutter

Enemy of Good

Commentary by Catherine Dent, Guy Ferland, Paula Garces & Michael Jaces

Jailbait

Commentary by Michael Chiklis, Walton Goggins, Kenneth Johnson, Scott Rosenbaum & David Rees Snell

Tapa Boca

Commentary by Liz Craft, Sarah Fain, Paula Garces, Laura Harring & Jay Karnes

*All Episodes Have The Option To Play With Or Without Recaps

9 Deleted Scenes w/ Optional Commentary by Shawn Ryan

Disc 2:

Trophy

Commentary by Catherine Dent, Laura Harring, Benito Martinez & CCH Pounder

Rap Payback

Man Inside

Commentary by Adam Fierro, Jay Karnes, Emily Lewis, CCH Pounder & Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Kavanaugh

Commentary by Jay Karnes and Shawn Ryan

7 Deleted Scenes w/ Optional Commentary by Shawn Ryan

Disc 3:

Smoked

Commentary by David Marciano, Glen Mazzara, Cathy Cahlin Ryan & David Rees Snell

Of Mice & Lem

Commentary by Anthony Anderson, Gwenyth Horder-Payton, Michael Jace, Kenneth Johnson, Benito Martinez & CCH Pounder

Post Partum

Commentary by Walton Goggins, Kenneth Johnson & Shawn Ryan

9 Deleted Scenes w/ Optional Commentary by Shawn Ryan

Disc 4:

Bonus Features

Season 6 Prequel

“Delivering the Baby: The Making of Episode 511”

“The Shield Television Academy Panel”

“I.A.D.”

Fox Movie Channel Presents: Making A Scene

Scott Brazil Tribute

Music Video

25 Deleted Scenes w/ Optional Commentary by Shawn Ryan

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Spanish Subtitles

Running Time: 546 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“As the Strike Team battles racial tensions in the city, friction inside the Barn escalates with the arrival of Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh (Forest Whitaker), a dogged Internal Affairs cop obsessed with taking down Vic Mackey, squeezing Vic’s ex-wife, Corrine, to do it. In the midst of this chaos, Dutch and Claudette’s work relationship grows strained, Danny refuses to reveal the of her baby and Julien struggles with a new attractive, rookie partner.”

“The Shield: Season 5” is not rated.

CS Comment:

Forest Whitaker shakes things up on “The Shield” in this 5th season DVD. Just in time to see Chiklis in “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer”!

Available Tuesday, March 27


7th Heaven: The Complete Fourth Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Stephen Collins as Rev. Eric Camden

Beverley Mitchell as Lucy Camden

Catherine Hicks as Annie Camden

Happy as Happy

Mackenzie Rosman as Ruthie Camden

David Gallagher as Simon Camden

Barry Watson as Matt Camden

Jessica Biel as Mary Camden

Lorenzo Brino as Sam Camden

Nikolas Brino as David Camden

George Stults as Kevin Kinkirk

Special Features:

None

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Running Time: 16 Hours 14 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the official DVD synopsis:

“From leading television producer Aaron Spelling comes 7th Heaven, a critically acclaimed family drama about a minister, his wife and their seven children. The WB’s highest-rated series, ‘7th Heaven’ has captured the hearts of television audiences with its witty, charming and heartwarming storytelling and has been praised for providing high-quality entertainment for all ages.”

“7th Heaven: The Complete Fourth Season” is not rated.

CS Comment:

You can continue your “7th Heaven” collection with this fourth season DVD.

Available Tuesday, March 27


Touched by an Angel: The Fourth Season, Volume 1

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Roma Downey as Monica

Della Reese as Tess

John Dye as Andrew

Special Features:

None

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Running Time: 10 Hours 2 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the official DVD synopsis:

“A trio of angels Monica (Roma Downey), Tess (Della Reese), and Andrew (John Dye) are dispatched from heaven with a special mission: to inspire people facing sometimes unseen crossroads in their lives. Monica, an angel who at times still needs some guidance with her earthly assignments, reports to Tess, her tough, wise and always loving supervisor. Also on hand is Andrew, who, in addition to his duties as the Angel of Death, now helps out as a caseworker on carious assignments. Gloria, an angel for the 21st century, continues to seek guidance from Monica performing her angelic duties. While the angels may not bring solutions to every problem, they always deliver a message of hope.”

“Touched by an Angel: The Fourth Season, Volume 1” is not rated.

CS Comment:

More for your “Touched by an Angel” collection. You do have a “Touched by an Angel” collection, don’t you?

Available Tuesday, March 27


The Addams Family: Volume 2

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Carolyn Jones as Morticia Frump Addams

Ted Cassidy as Lurch

John Astin as Gomez Addams

Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester Frump

Ken Weatherwax as Pugsley Addams

Lisa Loring as Wednesday Friday Addams

Marie Blake as Grandmama Addams

Special Features:

Commentary: On select scenes by Thing and Cousin Itt

Commentary: On “Morticia Meets Royalty” by Steven Cox, author of “The Addams Chronicles”

Featurette: “Mad About The Addams”

Tombstone Trivia: On “Morticia’s Romance” (Part I)

Bonus: Guest Star Seance with Parley Baer, Milton Frome, Vito Scotti, Elizabeth Frazer, Richard Deacon, Sig Ruman, Margaret Hamilton, Elvia Allman, Eddie Quillan and Peter Bonerz

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Mono Sound

Spanish and French Language

Running Time: 541 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the official DVD synopsis:

“They’re baaaack! The Addams Family, TV’s most frightfully funny family returns for more creepy capers and hair-raising hilarity, terrifying their neighbors and delighting viewers like never before! The ‘The Addams Family: Volume 2’ features the ghoulish gang in fine form: Gomez runs for mayor, Lurch becomes a pop star, Uncle Fester turns Pugsley into a chimp, and Cousin Itt loses his hair! And that’s just the beginning! So, turn down the lights and prepare yourself for the ghastly giddiness of The Addams Family…They really are a scream!”

“The Addams Family: Volume 2” is not rated.

CS Comment:

Creepy. Kooky. Spooky. Ooky. Let your kids check it out for the first time with this DVD collection of “The Addams Family”!

Available Tuesday, March 27


Run’s House: The Complete Seasons 1 & 2

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Angela Simmons as Herself

Daniel Simmons as Himself

Joseph Simmons as Himself

Russell Simmons Jr. as Himself

Justine Simmons as Herself

Vanessa Simmons as Herself

Special Features:

All 16 episodes from the first and second seasons on 3 discs

Interviews

Extended scenes

Music videos

Room Tours

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Running Time: 316 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Over an hour of bonus footage including interviews, extended scenes, music videos and room tours from Run’s House: Family Confidential on RunsHouse.MTV.com. There’s never a dull moment when hip-hop meets holy, but that’s just the way it is at ‘Run’s House.’ Run, of the legendary Run-DMC, has become a Reverend and a family man. With a chaotic household consisting of three sons – Jojo, Diggy, Russy – and two daughters, Vanessa and Angela, the funk never stops as the Reverend creates his own Heaven on Earth with his wife, former MC Justice.”

“Run’s House: The Complete Seasons 1 & 2” is not rated.

CS Comment:

This is yet another entry into the lineup of reality TV shows, but the whole ‘rapper turned preacher’ angle is certainly unique.

Available Tuesday, March 20


JAG: The Complete Third Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

David James Elliott as Cmdr. Harmon ‘Harm’ Rabb, Jr.

Catherine Bell as Lt. Col. Sarah ‘Mac’ MacKenzie

Patrick Labyorteaux as Lt. Cmdr. Bud Roberts, Jr.

John M. Jackson as Adm. Albert Jethro ‘A.J.’ Chegwidden

Chuck Carrington as P.O. Jason Tiner

Special Features:

None

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Running Time: 18 Hours 20 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“The men and women of the Navy’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps are back for 24 more action-packed episodes in the third season of the long-running hit series JAG. Commander “Harm” Rabb (David James Elliot) and Major “Mac” MacKenzie (Catherine Bell) both find romance this season, but also suffer heartache. And while they might take on Cuban terrorists, they still manage to make it to the wedding between Bud (Patrick Labyorteaux) and Harriet (Karri Turner)! Co-starring John M. Jackson as Admiral “A.J.” Chegwidden, JAG digs deep to portray the human side of the military experience and show the bravery of those who give all for their country!”

“JAG: The Complete Third Season” is not rated.

CS Comment:

“JAG” blazes on with this third season DVD.

Available Tuesday, March 20


Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner – Uncensored!

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

William Shatner as Himself

Jason Alexander as Himself – Roastmaster

Sandra Bullock as Herself/Filmed roaster

Andy Dick as Himself – Roaster

Farrah Fawcett as Herself – Roaster

Greg Giraldo as Himself – Roaster

Clint Howard as Balok

Jimmy Kimmel as Himself/Filmed roaster

Lisa Lampanelli as Herself – Roaster

Artie Lange as Himself – Roaster

Craig J. Nevius as Himself

Nichelle Nichols as Herself – Roaster

Leonard Nimoy as Himself

Patton Oswalt as Himself – Roaster

Kevin Pollak as Himself – Roaster

Brian Posehn as Himself – in audience

Jeffrey Ross as Himself – Roaster

Sarah Silverman as Herself/Filmed roaster

Ben Stiller as Himself/Filmed roaster

George Takei as Himself – Roaster

Betty White as Herself – Roaster

Fred Willard as Himself – Roaster

Special Features:

Behind-the-scenes footage

Red Carpet interviews

“Making of the Roast” featurette

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Running Time: 80 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Captain’s Log, stardate…oh, f$#@ it. It’s the Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner. Watch as he’s feted by comics and co-stars alike, ranging from Andy Dick, Greg Giraldo, Patton Oswalt, and Fred Willard to fellow “trekkers” George Takei and Nichelle Nichols. Whether it’s Jeffrey Ross lambasting Shatner’s overacting or Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel regretting their choice of a certain “Shatner-endorsed” travel company, you won’t want to miss one Shatner-skewering minute!”

“Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner – Uncensored!” is not rated.

CS Comment:

“Star Trek” fans will definitely want to add this Shatner roast to their collections.

Available Tuesday, March 20


Sleeper Cell American Terror: The Complete Second Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Michael Ealy as Darwyn

Henri Lubatti as Ilija Korjenic

Oded Fehr as Farik

Melissa Sagemiller as Gayle

Alex Nesic as Christian

Blake Shields as Tommy

Michael Desante as Masked Gunman

Jake Soldera as Marcus

Omid Abtahi as Salim

Kevin Alejandro as Benito ‘Benny’ Velasquez

Special Features:

All 8 episodes from Season 2 on 3 discs

“Infiltrating the Final Cell”

“The Enemy Within”

“Farik’s Story”

Biographies

Other Info:

Widescreen (1.78:1)

Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Spanish Language

Running Time: 445 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“It is not longer a matter of “if,” but “when.” And will the next attempt be successful?

The Emmy®-nominated ‘Sleeper Cell’ returns with more controversy, chaos, drama and realistic terror in a 3-disc collectible DVD set with 8 intense one-hour episodes. ‘Sleeper Cell: American Terror’ focuses on an inevitable and encroaching catastrophic terrorist attack.”

“Sleeper Cell American Terror: The Complete Second Season” is not rated.

CS Comment:

Do you like “24”? Then you might want to check out this series with an interesting take on the war on terror.

Available Tuesday, March 20


The Wild Wild West: The Complete Second Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Robert Conrad as James T. West

Ross Martin as Artemus Gordon

Dick Cangey as Heavy

Special Features:

None

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Mono Sound

Running Time: 24 Hours 13 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the official DVD synopsis:

“‘The Wild, Wild West’ takes you on death-defying, top-secret assignments alongside the country’s best Secret Agents, under direct orders to protect the security of President Grant and the U.S. from all manner of threats. Battle injustice with the ever-resourceful ladies’ man, Federal Agents James West (Robert Conrad) and his sidekick, the inventive master of disguise, Agent Artemus Gordon, (Ross Martin) as they ride the rails in a high-tech railroad car, armed with an array of high-tech weaponry. Follow in the footsteps of these dashing Agents as they go undercover to foil insane plots devised by revolutionary, evil geniuses and subversives. The heart-pounding Second Season includes a beautifully bound 7-disc DVD set with 28 action-packed episodes – all digitally re-mastered in full COLOR.”

“The Wild Wild West: The Complete Second Season” is not rated.

CS Comment:

No Will Smith. No giant mechanical spiders. Just the original TV series.

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