NEW DVDS THIS WEEK

*IN-STORES TUESDAY OCT 4, 2011

FAST FIVE

DIRECTOR: JUSTIN LIN

Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster

Get ready for “five times the action, excitement and fun” (Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV) as Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed. Fugitive Dom Toretto (Diesel) partners with former cop Brian O’Conner (Walker) on the opposite side of the law in exotic Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There they are hunted by a high-powered U.S. strike force led by its toughest Fed (Dwayne Johnson) and an army of corrupt cops working for a ruthless drug kingpin. To gain their freedom and win this ultimate high-stakes race, they must pull off one last job – an insane heist worth $100 million.

GENRE: ACTION
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 131 MINS
RATED: PG

SCREAM 4

DIRECTOR: WES CRAVEN

Starring: Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere

Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) and Gale (Courteney Cox), who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill (played by Emma Roberts) and her Aunt Kate (Mary McDonnell). Unfortunately Sidney’s appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger.

GENRE: HORROR
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 111 MINS
RATED: R

KEN BURNS PROHIBITION

DIRECTORS: KEN BURNS, LYNN NOVICK

Starring: Adam Arkin, Paul Giamatti, Tom Hanks, Samuel L Jackson

PROHIBITION, directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the story of the rise, rule and fall of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The film starts with the early history of alcohol in America and examines the 19th-century temperance and progressive movements through the repeal of the 18th Amendment in 1933. This 6-hour, three part documentary also includes over 2 hours of bonus content.



GENRE: DOCUMENTARY
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 360 MINS
RATED: UR

THE WALKING DEAD: SEASON 1 SPECIAL EDITION

DIRECTOR: FRANK DARABONT

Starring: Lennie James, Jon Bernthal, Andrew Lincoln, Laurie Holden, Sarah Wayne Callies, Chandler Riggs, Emma Bell, Steven Yeun, Jeffrey DeMunn

After waking from a coma in an abandoned hospital, police officer Rick Grimes finds the world he knew gone – ravaged by a zombie epidemic of apocalyptic proportions. Nearby, on the outskirts of Atlanta, a small encampment struggles to survive as ‘the dead’ stalk them at every turn. Can Rick and the others hold onto their humanity as they fight to live in this terrifying new world? And, amidst dire conditions and personal rivalries, will they ultimately survive one another? New special edition includes all new special features, Pilot Episode in Black & White, Official Greg Nicotero wearable mask and more…

GENRE: TELEVISION
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 292 MINS
RATED: UR

THE LION KING DIAMOND EDITION

DIRECTOR: ROGER ALLERS AND ROB MINKOFF

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Whoopi Goldberg, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons

An unforgettable story, breathtaking animation, beloved characters and award-winning music sets the stage for “The Lion King”, a Disney classic that follows the adventures of Simba, the feisty lion cub who “just can’t wait to be king.” But his envious Uncle Scar has plans for his own ascent to the throne, and he forces Simba’s exile from the kingdom. Alone and adrift, Simba soon joins the escapades of a hilarious meerkat named Timon and his warmhearted warthog pal, Pumbaa. Adopting their carefree lifestyle of “Hakuna Matata,” Simba ignores his real responsibilities until he realizes his destiny and returns to the Pride Lands to claim his place in the “Circle of Life.”

GENRE: FAMILY
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 89 MINS
RATED: G

DISNEYNATURE: AFRICAN CATS

DIRECTOR: ALASTAIR FOTHERGILL AND KEITH SCHOLEY

Narrator: Samuel L Jackson

AFRICAN CATS takes viewers deep into the breathtaking African Savanna to witness the heart-stopping rivalry between two lion prides and the epic journey of one brave cheetah family. Shot over the course of two and a half years using state-of-the-art camera equipment, AFRICAN CATS captures the awe-inspiring beauty of one of the wildest places on Earth as it tells the dramatic and often intimate stories of Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother‘s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion clan.

GENRE: DOCUMENTARY
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 89 MINS
RATED: NR

PULP FICTION – First Time on Bluray!

DIRECTOR: QUENTIN TARANTINO

Starring: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz, Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames

“Nothing less than a cultural phenomenon” (Moviemaker Magazine), Quentin Tarantino’s PULP FICTION has been hailed by critics and audiences worldwide as a film that redefined cinema. Tarantino delivers an unforgettable cast of characters – including a pair of low-rent hit men (John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson), their boss’s sexy wife (Uma Thurman) and a desperate prizefighter (Bruce Willis) – in a wildly entertaining and exhilarating blend of crime-thriller-drama-comedy that is completely original and entirely unforgettable. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Director, PULP FICTION packs the punch like an adrenaline shot to the heart.

GENRE: THRILLER
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 154 MINS
RATED: R

JACKIE BROWN – First Time on Bluray!

DIRECTOR: QUENTIN TARANTINO

Starring: Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, Robert De Niro

What do a sexy stewardess (Pam Grier), a street-tough gun runner (Samuel L. Jackson), a lonely bail bondsman (Robert Forster), a shifty ex-con (Robert De Niro), an earnest federal agent (Michael Keaton), and a stoned-out beach bunny (Bridget Fonda) have in common? They’re six players on the trail of a half million dollars in cash! The only questions are…who’s getting played…and who’s gonna make the big score? Combining an explosive mix of intense action and edgy humor, Quentin Tarantino’s crime thriller introduced Pam Grier and Robert Forster to a new generation of filmgoers and earned Forster an Oscar® nomination.

GENRE: THRILLER
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 154 MINS
RATED: R

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC LIVE!- THE ALPOCALYPSE TOUR

DIRECTOR: WAYNE ISHAM

Starring: Weird Al Yankovic

Get ready for an experience like none other – Weird Al Yankovic…LIVE! He’s your favorite comedian who can carry a tune, “Weird Al” Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour, filmed during his 2011 tour is more than just a show, it is a cinematic event featuring new songs along with his classics! Weird Al: Live is a brand new way for fans to experience this comedy icon.

GENRE: MUSIC
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 90 MINS
RATED: NR

BEATS, RHYMES & LIFE: THE TRAVELS OF A TRIBE CALLED QUEST

DIRECTOR: MICHAEL RAPAPORT

Starring: Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Q-Tip, Michael Rapaport, Jarobi White, Mos Def, Ludacris, Common, Pharrell Williams

A Tribe Called Quest has been one of the most commercial successful and artistically significant musical groups in recent history. The band’s sudden break-up in 1998 shocked the industry and saddened the scores of fans, whose appetite for the group’s innovative musical stylings never seem to diminish. This insightful film, directed by Michael Rapaport, takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes journey – chronicling the group’s rise to fame and revealing the stories behind the tensions which erupted in the years to come.

GENRE: DOCUMENTARY
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 97 MINS
RATED: 14A

ALSO AVAILABLE THIS WEEK:

According to Jim: Season 5
Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On
Bored to Death: The Complete Second Season
Boy Meets World – Season 7
Desert Flower
Friday Night Lights: The Complete Series
Friday The 13th The Ultimate Collection Limited Edition Box Set with Mask
Harakiri – Criterion Collection
In Treatment: The Complete Third Season
Lie to Me: The Complete Third and Final Season
Marry Me
Planet Earth: Limited Edition
Salo or 120 Days of Sodom – Criterion Collection
Submarine
Terror Trap
The Bionic Woman: Season 3
The Caller
The Entitled
The Heart Specialist
The League – The Complete Second Season
The Pee-Wee Herman Show on Broadway
The Scream Complete Collection
Upstairs Downstairs – Series 5

BLU-RAY RELEASES
Almost Famous The Bootleg Cut
Beauty & the Beast Diamond Edition – 3D
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On
Bored to Death: The Complete Second Season
Cinema Paradiso
Dead Alive
Freddy Vs Jason/Jason X Double Feature
Harakiri – Criterion Collection
Planet Earth: Limited Edition
Salo or 120 Days of Sodom – Criterion Collection
The Pee-Wee Herman Show on Broadway
The Scream Complete Collection

Please forward this email to anyone who you think might want to subscribe to receive weekly Tuesday Guide emails for new Music releases.



Visit our new website for more of this weeks home entertainment new releases.