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*IN-STORES TUESDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2011

SUPER 8

READTHEREVIEW/SUPER8

DIRECTOR: J.J. ABRAMS

Starring: Elle Fanning , Kyle Chandler


J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg join forces in this extraordinary tale of youth, mystery and adventure. Super 8 tells the story of six friends who witness a train wreck while making a super 8 movie, only to discover that something unimaginable escaped during the crash. They soon discover that the only thing more mysterious than what it is, is what it wants. Experience the film that critics rave is “filled with unstoppable imagination and visual effects to spare. It will put a spell on you.” – Peter Travers, Rolling Stone


GENRE: SCI-FI
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 112 MINS
RATED: PG-13


CONAN THE BARBARIAN

DIRECTOR: MARCUS NISPEL

Starring: Jason Momoa, Stephen Lang, Ron Perlman


A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.


GENRE: ACTION
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 113 MINS
RATED: R


THE DEVIL’S DOUBLE

DIRECTOR: LEE TAMAHORI

Starring: Dominic Cooper, Ludivine Sagnier, Raad Rawi


Based on a shocking true story, The Devil’s Double follows the riveting journey of Latif, a man forced to become the body double of Saddam Hussein’s ruthless son, Uday. Thrust into the debauched life of fast cars, easy women, and limitless power, Latif becomes virtually indistinguishable from the feared “Black Prince”. As war threatens Uday’s gangster regime, Latif realizes he must escape from the devil’s den – or die trying.


GENRE: DRAMA
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 109 MINS
RATED: R


SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD

DIRECTOR: ROBERT RODRIGUEZ

Starring: Jessica Alba, Joel McHale, Danny Trejo, Jeremy Piven


The action packed franchise is back… with the next generation of Spy Kids! Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) has it all: married to a famous spy hunting television reporter (Joel McHale), a new baby and intelligent twin step kids, Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook). When maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) disrupts her domestic bliss—threatening to take over the planet—Marissa comes out of retirement as a top secret agent. With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action! With a little help from some familiar Spy Kids friends, Carmen (Alexa Vega), Juni (Daryl Sabara) and some mind-blowing gadgets , they just may be able to save the world!


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


CARJACKED

DIRECTOR: JOHN BONITO

Starring: Maria Bello, Stephen Dorff


Two-time Golden Globe nominee Maria Bello of “Prime Suspect” stars as Lorraine, a stressed out single mom harassed by an abusive ex-husband and struggling to raise her 8-year-old son. Her world changes in an instant when she and her child are carjacked by a fugitive bank robber (Stephen Dorff of Immortals) and taken on a desperate drive to retrieve his loot. But Lorraine refuses to be a victim. She is about to take control and fight back. And tonight, what she will do to survive may lead to the most shocking crimes of all.


GENRE: THRILLER
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 89 MINS
RATED: 18A


THREE AMIGOS – First Time on Blu-ray!

DIRECTOR: JOHN LANDIS

Starring: Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short, Joe Mantegna, Jon Lovitz


The Three Amigos are a silent screen comedy act who have seen better days. So has a remote Mexican hamlet that is being terrorized by a fierce bandit gang. Finally, in desperation a naïve villager sends the actors a telegram asking for help. Thinking they’re being offered a fortune for a personal appearance, the hapless trio arrive in Mexico, only to discover this time they’re dodging real bullets! Starring Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short and directed by John Landis (Animal House, Trading Places), this uproarious comedy centers on three lovable bumblers who are in way over their heads but come what may, they’ll always remain the Three Amigos!


GENRE: COMEDY
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 103 MINS
RATED: PG


RESCUE ME: THE COMPLETE SIXTH AND FINAL SEASON

CREATORS: PETER TOLAN AND DENIS LEARY

Starring: Denis Leary, Adam Ferrara, Michael Lombardi, Steven Pasquale


The acclaimed, groundbreaking series from creators Denis Leary and Peter Tolan comes to an unforgettable end in this remarkable set combining both the tumultuous Sixth Season and emotional Final Season. As troubled NYPD firefighter Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary) confronts his need for rescue and redemption, the crew of 62 Truck wages their own climactic struggle to survive and persevere — both on the front lines and in their personal lives. Embraced by critics and viewers alike for searing, true-to-life performances and unflinching storytelling, “Rescue Me” closes out its astonishing run with the most compelling seasons of the series.


GENRE: TELEVISION
FORMAT: DVD
RUNTIME: 825 MINS
RATED: NR


12 Angry Men – Criterion Collection
A Madea Christmas: The Play
Beauty & the Beast: Belle’s Magical World
Beauty & the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Bellflower
Conan The Adventurer: Season Two, Part 1
Dear Santa
Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series
Instinct Assassin
Law & Order UK: Season 2
Love Begins
Meet the Browns: Season 3
Men With Brooms: Season 1
Money Matters
Perry Mason: The Sixth Season, Vol 2
Prep & Landing
Starbuck
The Adventures Of Tintin: Season One
The Family Tree
The L Word: The Complete Series
Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman: Season 2


BLU-RAY RELEASES
Beauty & the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Bellflower
Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series
Horror Express
Prophecy: Uprising/Prophecy: Forsaken Double Feature READTHEREVIEW/PROPHECY
The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl