DVD Roundup – 11.7.06

JAG (Judge Advocate General) – The Complete Second Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

David James Elliott as Capt. Harmon ‘Harm’ Rabb Jr.

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

Patrick Labyorteaux as Lt. Lt. Cmdr. Bud Roberts

Chuck Carrington as P.O. Jason Tiner

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

Zoe McLellan as P.O. Jennifer Coates

Special Features:

Commentary by Cast and Crew on Select Episodes

Setting Sail on Season 2

Inside the Real JAG Corps

Other Info:

Fullscreen

Dolby Digital English Stereo

Running Time: 11 Hours 35 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“In this explosive hour-long dramatic adventure series, David James Elliot stars as Lieutenant Commander “Harm” Rabb, Jr., a brave, outstanding Navy Lawyer and officer in the Judge Advocate General (J.A.G.) Corps. His missions are to investigate and prosecute all crimes, accidents, acts of terrorism and espionage related to the Navy and Marine Corps.

Playing the diverse roles of investigator, prosecutor and defense attorney, Harm and his partner Major Sarah “Mac” MacKenzie (Catherine Bell), use their intelligence and determination to uncover the mysteries behind cases involving murder, treason, espionage and other high crimes to bring world-class criminals to justice. JAG combines all the intensity of the battlefield and all the suspense of a criminal investigation into an action-packed hour! ”

” JAG (Judge Advocate General) – The Complete Second Season” is not rated.

CS Comment:

Catherine Bell fans should rejoice now that they can buy her TV debut on DVD. It’s a little light on the bonus features, but “JAG” fans should be happy.

Available Tuesday, November 7


C.S.I. Crime Scene Investigation – The Complete Sixth Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

William L. Petersen as Gil Grissom

Gary Dourdan as Warrick Brown

George Eads as Nick Stokes

Paul Guilfoyle as Captain Jim Brass

Marg Helgenberger as Catherine Willows

Eric Szmanda as Greg Sanders

Jorja Fox as Sara Sidle

Robert David Hall as Dr. Al Robbins

David Berman as David Phillips

Wallace Langham as David Hodges

Special Features:

Commentary on Select Episodes

The Science of Sound

Gadgets & Gizmos

Coroner reports

Apparent Cause of Death

Season six trajectory

The new title sequence

Other Info:

Widescreen

Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Spanish Language

Running Time: 17 Hours 21 Minutes

CS Comment:

This season of “CSI” has a great collection of bonus features including a featurette showing how they turn an actor into a corpse, something on the gadgets they use, and much more. They even have a special on the title sequence! Also look for a ton of commentaries. “CSI” fans rejoice!

Available Tuesday, November 14


NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo

Pauley Perrette as Abby Sciuto

David McCallum as Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard

Sean Murray as Timothy McGee

Sasha Alexander as Caitlin “Kate” Todd

Brian Dietzen as Jimmy Palmer

Special Features:

Investigating Season 2

What’s New in Season 2

The Real NCIS

Lab Tour with Pauley Perrette

Other Info:

Widescreen (1.33:1)

Wnglish 2.0 Surround Sound

Spanish Language

Running Time: 16 Hours 47 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the official product description:

“A team of special agents, operating outside the military chain of command, must investigate any crime with pieces of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position. Character-driven stories, with surprising twists, play a large role in the second season of NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service). The NCIS team of investigators is led by Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), an experienced investigator with sometimes unorthodox, but always effective methods. Working under Gibbs are Special Agent Anthony Dinozzo (Michael Weatherly); Special Agent Caitlin Todd (Sasha Alexander); Forensic Specialist Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette); and NCIS’s medical examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard (David McCallum). Additionally, joining the staff this season will be Special Agent Timothy McGee (Sean Murray) whose communication and computer skills outweigh his naiveté. Whether investigating murder or espionage, the NCIS goes global in their quest to solve all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.”

“NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service ” is not rated.

CS Comment:

“JAG” meets “CSI”! If you like either it’s probably worth checking out.

Available Tuesday, November 14


Tales from the Crypt – The Complete Fifth Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

John Kassir as Crypt Keeper

Special Features:

13 episodes on three discs

“Death of Some Salemen” virtual comic book

Other Info:

Fullscreen

Spanish and French Subtitles

Running Time: 380 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Tomb it may concern. Yes, you. No one else is reading this, right? Besides, you’re the ideal person for this happily haunted collection of scares and silliness – someone warm and bleeding. Sorry, breathing. The Cryptkeeper delivers more keepers (and terrorific Spookcial Feartures) with this atmosfearic Season 5. Ready to delight your feverishly warped mind are Forever Ambergris, with Steve Buscemi and Roger Daltrey portraying war photographers; Two for the Show, with Traci Lords, David Paymer and Vincent Spano embroiled in a tale of wife and death; Well Cooked Hams, with Martin Sheen and Billy Zane putting hocus pocus in focus as rival magicians; plus 10 more eerie encounters of fate, fiends and flat-out funniness. Lullaby and good fright, kiddies! ”

“Tales from the Crypt – The Complete Fifth Season ” is not rated.

CS Comment:

Richard Donner, Joel Silver, and Robert Zemeckis produce this spooky and hilarious series. It’s Amazing Stories or Alfred Hitchcock meets horror.

Available Tuesday, October 31


It’s a Wonderful Life (60th Anniversary Edition)

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

James Stewart as George Bailey

Donna Reed as Mary Hatch Bailey

Lionel Barrymore as Mr. Potter

Thomas Mitchell as Uncle Billy

Henry Travers as Clarence

Beulah Bondi as Ma Bailey

Frank Faylen as Ernie Bishop

Ward Bond as Officer Bert

Gloria Grahame as Violet Bick

H.B. Warner as Mr. Emil Gower

Frank Albertson as Sam Wainwright

Todd Karns as Harry Bailey

Samuel S. Hinds as Peter Bailey (Pa)

Mary Treen as Cousin Tilly

Virginia Patton as Ruth Dakin Bailey

Special Features:

The Making of “It’s a Wonderful Life”

A Personal Remembrance

Original Theatrical Trailer

Other Info:

Fullscreen

Dolby Digital English Mono

French Language

Running Time: 130 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Voted the #1 Most Inspiring Film of All Time by AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Cheers, It’s a Wonderful Life has had just that. With the endearing message that ‘no one is a failure who has friends,’ Frank Capra’s heartwarming masterpiece continues to endure, and after 60 years this beloved classic still remains as powerful and moving as the day it was made. Now, beautifully restored, this 60th Anniversary Edition includes the documentary ‘The Making of It’s a Wonderful Life,’ the very special tribute to filmmaker Frank Capra, ‘A Personal Remembrance’ from his son Frank Capra Jr., and much more. This timeless movie, with its timeless message, is the greatest year-round gift of all!”

“It’s a Wonderful Life” is not rated.

CS Comment:

When watching it every year on TV isn’t enough, you can add this DVD to your collection. This 60th Anniversary edition is restored and includes a couple making-of bonus features.

Available Tuesday, October 31


Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, Vol. 2

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Chris Edgerly as Potamus

Gary Cole as Harvey Birdman

Grey DeLisle as Debbie

Stephen Colbert as Phil Ken Sebben

Thomas Allen as Peanut

Special Features:

Commentary on 9 episodes featuring Gary Cole, Stephen Colbert, John Michael Higgins, Peter MacNicol, Paget Brewster, Chris Edgerly and others

Unaired scenes

Clothes-less Animation Pass: a “Harvey Birdman” scene reanimated to be all naked all the time!

Birdman Stripper – footage of live action stripper dressed as our favorite winged attorney.

“Hey Mr. Passerby” music video

A behind the scenes look at the making of the series and the evolution of a scene

Harvey Promos

Fun with Audio segments

Other Info:

Fullscreen

Spanish and French Subtitles

Running Time: 151 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Hey! Here’s a DVD of that show that guy mentioned to you at the thing that one time but you couldn’t remember the name! Yeah, like it was that show about the guy who was a superhero and then he got some different job or something?! On “Adult Swim” on the Cartoon Channel!! And like, I heard that Astro gets attacked by wild dogs! OMG! LOL! EMOTICON!

Yes. Yes, it is. That show, not that channel. And this is that show’s DVD. Correction: Its second DVD. But, you’ll be happy to know, the first’s still being heavily pirated in China. So why not do your duty as an American and snag this one good and fast – if only to see whether that rumored single frame of a named Birdgirl is actually true? Unless you’re planning a trip to China sometime soon, then, well, we’d recommend just holdin’ off. Enjoy!”

“Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, Vol. 2” is not rated.

CS Comment:

If you’re a fan of Stephen Colbert or Gary Cole, this is one DVD you’ll want to check out. It’s a funny take on “Hanna Barbera” cartoons and law TV shows.

Available Tuesday, October 10


Oh! What A Lovely War – Special Collector’s Edition

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Rating: G

Starring:

Wendy Alnutt as Flo Smith

Colin Farrell as Harry Smith

Malcolm McFee as Freddie Smith

John Rae as Grandpa Smith

Corin Redgrave as Bertie Smith

Maurice Roëves as George Smith

Paul Shelley as Jack Smith

Kim Smith as Dickie Smith

Angela Thorne as Betty Smith

Mary Wimbush as Mary Smith

Vincent Ball as Australian Soldier

Pia Colombo as Estaminet Singer

Paul Daneman as Czar Nicholas II

Isabel Dean as Sir John French’s Lady

Christian Doermer as Fritz

Special Features:

Commentary by: Lord Richard Attenborough

Three-part documentary – “Welcome to World War I,” “The Smith Family Album,” “Keep The Home Fires Burning”

Other Info:

Widescreen

Dolby Digital Mono

Running Time: 144 Minutes

Synopsis:

This film was originally released in 1969. The following is from the DVD cover:

“It was the War to end all wars – well not quite. For with the ricochet of one bullet, the entire course of human history was changed forever…Now, for the first time, Academy Award®-winner Richard Attenborough’s directorial debut is available on DVD. Based on the stage musical by the same name, Oh! What a Lovely War features a stellar cast that includes Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, John Mills, John Gielgud, Maggie Smith, Vanessa Redgrave, Ian Holm, Dirk Bogarde and Susannah York. By fusing the surreal with the factual and juxtaposing savagely funny satire with quiet sorrow, Attenborough has created the oddest and most outstanding film ever made about the “game” that became World War One.”

“Oh! What A Lovely War” is rated G.

CS Comment:

Classic film fans and war movie fans should enjoy checking out this directorial debut from Richard Attenborough.

Available Tuesday, November 7


Harvey Toons – The Complete Collection

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Rating: Not Rated

Special Features:

52 Original Cartoons

Other Info:

Fullscreen

Dolby Digital Mono

Running Time: 19 Hours

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Laugh along with some of the most well-known and cherished cartoon characters in history! The Complete Harveytoons Series includes original animated cartoons from the 1940’s and 1950’s. Make friends with Casper, listen to Little Audrey’s trademark laugh, stir up some mischief with Baby Huey, be a part of Herman and Katnip’s prop-filled comic battles!”

“Harvey Toons – The Complete Collection” is not rated.

CS Comment:

I loved these cartoons when I was a kid, now my kids are seeing them for the first time. In fact, they asked to see this DVD before they wanted to see recent Disney ones!

Available Tuesday, November 7


Also New and Coming Soon:

Blue Collar Comedy Tour 3 Pack

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Rating: Not Rated, PG-13

CS Comment:

Redneck humor in a stylish and convenient three pack!

Available Tuesday, November 21

Once Upon a Christmas / Twice Upon a Christmas

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Rating: Not Rated

CS Comment:

Hard to believe, but they actually made two of these movies. Kathy Ireland is fun to admire, but the rest is holiday cheese.

Available Tuesday, November 7

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