01.04.10 | Jerry Frebowitz | New Releases This WeekPrint this Post
New DVD Releases for this week include the animated hit, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs, The Final Destination and the quirky romantic comedy, Falling Up featuring Cordazar Calvin Broadus, better known by his stage name as Snoop Dogg plus Disney is re-releasing the 10th Anniversary Edition of 10 Things I Hate About You...Heath Ledger fans will enjoy seeing him before he became a mega-star. And for die-hard fans of the Dragnet TV show, Universal is releasing the first season of Dragnet 1967.
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Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (2009)
Blessed with an inventor's ingenuity since he was a boy, scientist Flint Lockwood (voiced by Bill Hader) stumbles upon greatness after devising a method to have food "rain" from the sky. As a reporter (Anna Faris) covers Lockwood's achievements, the "foody" weather goes berserk, threatening the townsfolk with wild--albeit delicious!--storms. Animated delight based on the Judi and Ron Barrett book co-stars the voices of James Caan, Bruce Campbell, and Mr. T.
The Final Destination (2009)
Was it dark fate at work when the decision was made to mount this fourth (and "final"?) installment in the bone-chilling franchise that launched with the 2000 shocker "Final Destination"? In this chapter, one teen's spooky premonition saves him and his friends from death after a horrifying accident at the racetrack. But, will his psychic abilities be able to keep them ahead of the Grim Reaper for long? Bobby Campo, Krista Allen star. 3-D version; includes glasses.
Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008)
As the British government seeks any advantage against the IRA in the late 1980s, they convince a young criminal (Jim Sturgess) with a personal grudge against the group to act as a spy on England's behalf. On instructions from an officer (Ben Kingsley) with the Special Branch, the young man successfully infiltrates the ranks of the IRA--an achievement that could ultimately cost him his life. Nail-biting drama co-stars Kevin Zegers, Rose McGowan.
Falling Up (2009)
After the death of his father, a young nursing student (Joseph Cross) is forced to take a job as doorman at a swanky Manhattan apartment building. But he may find himself in hot water when he falls for the beautiful daughter (Sarah Roemer) of one of the building's wealthiest and most influential tenants. Mimi Rogers, Rachael Leigh Cook, Joe Pantoliano, Annette O'Toole, and Snoop Dogg also star in this heartwarming romantic comedy.
Trucker (2008)
Life for fiercely independent big-rig driver Michelle Monaghan is a series of long-distance hauls, bars, and one-night stands...until she is pressed into caring for the 11-year-old son she hasn't seen since he was an infant by the boy's ailing father. Moving character study also stars Jeremy Bennett, Benjamin Bratt, Nathan Fillion.
10 Things I Hate About You (10th Anniversary Edition) (1999)
Flavorful teen romance, loosely patterned after Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," concerns the would-be suitors of a girl forbidden to start dating before her sullen, standoffish big sister, and their scheme to fix the older sib up with the local rebel. Larisa Oleynik, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger star.
The Good Witch (2008)
Originally airing on the Hallmark Channel, this fun-filled family film concerns a mysterious woman named Cassie who moves into a supposedly haunted mansion in a small town. After opening a shop that sells candles and other items, she must deal with local residents--including a handsome police chief--who suspect that she is a witch. Will Cassie magically find a way to fit in to her new community? Catherine Bell, Chris Potter, Catherine Disher star.
The Philanthropist: The Complete Series (2009)
Still reeling from the death of his only child, billionaire playboy Teddy Rist (James Purefoy) gets a new lease on life when he saves a young boy's life during a hurricane. Realizing that one man can make a difference, Rist decides to travel the world using his wealth and resources to help those in need. Neve Campbell, Jesse L. Martin, Michael Kenneth Williams, Lindy Booth co-star in this short-lived NBC drama series. All eight episodes of the series are collected in a two-disc set.
Kendra: The Complete First Season (2009)
No longer one of "The Girls Next Door," Kendra Wilkinson steps out from the shadow of the Playboy Mansion and into the limelight in her own spin-off that chronicles her efforts to make a name for herself while planning a wedding to NFL player Hank Baskett. All 10 episodes from the first season are featured in a two-disc set.
Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures: The Complete Series (1987)
The super-powered rodent returned to save the day on Saturday morning TV in this satirical, influential 1987-88 animated series from Ralph Bakshi. When there is a wrong to right, unassuming factory worker Mike Mouse becomes the heroic Mighty Mouse and, together with sidekick Scrappy Mouse, prepares to take on the likes of such super villains as Petey Pate, the Cow, and '40s foe Oil Can Harry. All 19 episodes of the series are collected in a three-disc set.
Dragnet 1967: Season 1 (1967)
In 1967, series creator and star Jack Webb returned to the role of Sgt. Joe Friday in this topical cop show that ran for four seasons on NBC. This time, Friday and partner Officer Bill Gannon's (Harry Morgan) cases involved such hot-button issues as drug abuse, racism, campus riots, and more. All 17 episodes from the debut season are featured in a two-disc set.
SuperFriends: Season One, Vol. 1 (1973)
The first eight episodes from season one (featuring Wendy, Marvin, and Wonder Dog) are featured in this two-disc set.
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