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Australia gives up the ghost on Pixie, announces 3-3 DVD release date.

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL (DOCURAMA) now 1-27 DVD $19.95
Documentary: A look at the controversial civil rights leader.

HOUNDDOG (HANNOVER HOUSE) now 2-3 DVD $19.95, BD $24.95
Drama: Dakota Fanning stars in this limited-release movie about a troubled girl who finds a save haven in music and Elvis Presley.

OUT AT THE WEDDING (LOGO/PARAMOUNT) now 2-17 DVD $24.99
Romantic comedy: Released on DVD two days after its Logo TV premiere, this film follows a straight woman who pretends she�s a lesbian when her family is surprisingly supportive. Bonuses: commentary, interviews.

BADLAND (VANGUARD) now 2-24 DVD $19.95
Drama: An American soldier struggles to return to daily life after fighting in Iraq.

BROKEN WINDOWS (VANGUARD) now 2-24 DVD $19.95
Drama: Four women try to achieve their dreams but must face some realistic barriers to them.

MISTAKEN IDENTITY (VANGUARD) now 2-24 DVD $19.95
Drama: Melissa Gilbert and Rosanna Arquette star in this TV movie about two babies who are delivered to the wrong parents.

WINDCROFT (VANGUARD) now 2-24 DVD $19.95
Thriller: On a remote farm, three lives are torn apart by love, abandonment, deception and murder.

CYCLOPS (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ) 1-22 2-24 DVD $19.97
Horror: In this Sci Fi Channel TV movie, Emperor Tiberius (Eric Roberts) plans to kill the one-eyed monster known as Cyclops.

TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A HOLLYWOOD STARLET (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ) 1-29 3-3 DVD $19.97
Drama: This Lifetime TV movie stars Joanna �JoJo� Levesque as a teen starlet who goes from notoriety to sobriety.

ON THE OTHER HAND, DEATH: A DONALD STRACHEY MYSTERY (LIBERATION) 1-30 2-24 DVD $24.95
Thriller: Chad Allen stars as the gay private investigator in this TV movie, which premiered on Here! in July and co-stars Margot Kidder. Bonuses: photo gallery, backlot featurette.

LAKE CITY (UNIVERSAL) 2-3 3-3 DVD $24.98
Drama: In this limited-release movie starring Sissy Spacek, a mother and son reunite after a family tragedy drove them apart.

CADILLAC REDORDS (SONY) 2-5 3-10 DVD $27.96, BD $39.95
Drama: Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright and Beyonce Knowles star in the $8 million-grossing movie about the true story of Chess Records, home to music legends Chuck Berry, Etta James and Muddy Waters. Bonuses: deleted scenes, commentary, featurettes; BD adds playlist feature.

SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK (SONY) 2-5 3-10 DVD $28.96, BD $39.95
Comedy: Philip Seymour Hoffman stars as a troubled theater director in Charlie Kaufman�s limited-release directorial debut, which also stars Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams, Catherine Keener and Hope Davis. Bonuses: featurettes, screen animations.

THE ODD COUPLE (PARAMOUNT) 2-10 3-24 DVD $24.99
Comedy: The movie starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau is released in a two-disc set as part of Paramount's Centennial Collection. Bonuses: eight-page collectible booklet, commentary, featurette, photo galleries.

TO CATCH A THIEF (PARAMOUNT) 2-10 3-24 DVD $24.99
Thriller: Alfred Hitchcock's movie starring Grace Kelly and Cary Grant is released in a two-disc set as part of Paramount's Centennial Collection. Bonuses: eight-page collectible booklet, commentary, featurette, photo galleries.

AUSTRALIA (FOX) 2-11 3-3 DVD $29.98, BD $39.99
Adventure: Baz Luhrmann�s $46.7 million-grossing movie stars Nicole Kidman as an English aristocrat who enlists the help of an Australian (Hugh Jackman) to save her cattle ranch. Bonuses: deleted scenes; BD adds featurettes.

A SECRET (STRAND) 2-12 3-10 DVD $27.99
Foreign-language drama: In this French film starring Mathieu Amalric (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly), a teenager discovers a dark family secret that ties his history to the Holocaust; with English subtitles.

CLANDESTINOS (TLA) 2-24 3-24 DVD $19.99
Foreign-language drama: In this Spanish film, a teenager tries to prove himself to a Basque terrorist cell, but his plans fall apart when he encounters a cop; with English subtitles.

ALEXANDRA (NEW YORKER) 3-11 4-7 DVD $29.95
Drama: An elderly woman visits her grandson, an officer stationed at a remote military outpost, in this Russian movie with English subtitles.

THE INVESTIGATION MUST GO ON (SISU) 3-17 4-14 DVD $29.95
Mystery: A police officer contacts a former singer for questioning about a robbery, but he doesn�t know what he�s getting into; in Hebrew with English subtitles.

LIFE ACCORDING TO AGFA (SISU) 3-17 4-14 DVD $29.95
Drama: In director Assi Dayan�s film, quirky customers visit a Tel Aviv coffee house; in Hebrew with English subtitles. Bonuses: featurette.

AMERICA BETRAYED (FIRST RUN) 3-17 4-21 DVD $24.95
Documentary: Richard Dreyfuss narrates this look at America�s crumbling infrastructure. Bonuses: interview, extra scenes, resource guide.

HOUSE OF THE SLEEPING BEAUTIES (FIRST RUN) 3-17 4-21 DVD $29.95
Drama: In this German film, a man visits a mysterious house filled with beautiful women who never wake up from their sleep; with English subtitles. Bonuses: photo gallery, bio, film notes.

INSIDE THE THIRD REICH (FIRST RUN) 3-17 4-21 DVD $59.95
Documentary: This box set contains four films about Nazi Germany: Firestorm, The Reich Underground, Television Under the Swastika and The Goebbels Experiment.

A JIHAD FOR LOVE (FIRST RUN) 3-17 4-21 DVD $24.95
Documentary: Muslim gay filmmaker Parvez Sharma talks with lesbian and gay Muslims. Bonuses: behind-the-scenes footage, interview.

THE CENTERFOLD GIRLS (MPI) 3-23 4-28 DVD $14.98
Horror: Models are being murdered in this movie, coming to DVD for the first time uncut and uncensored. Bonuses: featurette.

MUHAMMAD: THE LAST PROPHET (MPI) 3-23 4-28 DVD $19.98
Family/Animation: This film relates the events the led to the rise of a renewed religion in the Arabian Desert.

THE SHE-BEAST (MPI) 3-23 4-28 DVD $14.98
Horror: A witch sentenced to death and killed in the 18th century in a small Transylvanian town comes back to life 200 years later after tourists crash into the lake where she was left. Bonuses: commentary.





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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (MGM/FOX) 2-4 3-3 BD $34.99
Thriller: The 1991 Oscar-winning film stars Jodie Foster as an FBI agent who seeks help from a diabolical cannibal (Anthony Hopkins). Bonuses: featurettes, documentaries, deleted scenes, outtakes, TV spots, phone message from Hopkins.

GHOSTS OF MARS (SONY) 2-5 3-31 BD $28.95
Thriller: Humans must fight against invading Martians who want to take over their bodies and minds. Bonuses: commentary, featurettes.

THE ONE (SONY) 2-5 3-31 BD $28.95
Thriller: Jet Li embarks on an adventure through space to piece together remnants of his soul. Bonuses: commentary, featurettes, Easter eggs.

GOLDFINGER (MGM/FOX) 2-25 3-24 BD $34.99
Action: Sean Connery stars as James Bond in the 1965 installment. Bonuses: commentaries, screen tests, interactive guide, featurettes, photo galleries. Promotion: Also in a three-movie set priced at $89.98.

MOONRAKER (MGM/FOX) 2-25 3-24 BD $34.99
Action: Roger Moore stars as James Bond in the 1979 installment. Bonuses: commentaries, test footage, interactive guide, featurettes, photo galleries. Promotion: Also in a three-movie set priced at $89.98.

NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN COLLECTOR'S EDITION (MGM/FOX) 2-25 3-24 DVD $19.98, BD $34.99
Action: Sean Connery and Kim Basinger star in this 1983 Bond movie. Bonuses: commentary, featurettes, photo gallery.

THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (MGM/FOX) 2-25 3-24 BD $34.99
Action: Pierce Brosnan stars as James Bond in the 1999 installment. Bonuses: commentaries, interactive guide, featurettes, photo galleries. Promotion: Also in a three-movie set priced at $89.98.





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THE STARTER WIFE: SEASON 1 (UNIVERSAL) 1-20 3-10 DVD $34.98
Comedy: Debra Messing stars as a recently divorced woman in this USA Network series. Bonuses: commentaries, fantasy sequences.

THE BRAIN (A&E) 1-27 2-24 DVD $24.95
Science: A look at how the brain works, including the memory and decision making.

CONSPIRACY? (A&E) 1-27 2-24 DVD $29.95
History: This three-disc set looks at such historical instances as Area 51, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the death of Princess Diana and the Oklahoma City bombing.

DOCTOR FINLAY COMPLETE COLLECTION (BFS) 1-27 2-24 DVD $189.98
Drama: All 27 episodes of the Masterpiece Theatre presentation are packaged in a wooden chest. Bonuses: cast profiles, trivia, Scottish Clans disc.

EINSTEIN (A&E) 1-27 2-24 DVD $24.95
History: The History Channel explores the life of the scientist.

THE FOUNDING OF AMERICA MEGASET (A&E) 1-27 2-24 DVD $99.95
History: This 14-disc set examines the men who founded America in six parts: Founding Fathers, Founding Brothers, The Revolution, Ben Franklin, Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor, Washington the Warrior and The Crossing.

HISTORY PRESENTS: THE 60S (A&E) 1-27 2-24 DVD $99.95
History: This 14-disc set looks at the touchstone experiences of the decade, from the Cuban Missile Crisis and the moon landing, in this History Channel series.

THE SPY COLLECTION (A&E) 1-27 2-24 DVD $99.95
Thriller: This 14-disc set includes debut episodes of The Persuaders, The Prisoner, The Champions and The Protectors.

THE UNIVERSE (A&E) 1-27 2-24 DVD $99.95
Science: This 14-disc set looks at planets, stars and galaxies in a new light in this History Channel series.

JOHN STEINBECK�S EAST EDEN (ACORN) 2-3 3-3 DVD $59.99
Drama: This three-disc set contains the 1981 miniseries starring Jane Seymour about three generations of the Trask family. Bonuses: interview with Seymour, bio, filmographies.

RAMSAY�S KITCHEN NIGHTMARES: SERIES ONE (ACORN) 2-3 3-3 DVD $24.99
Reality: Chef Gordon Ramsay (TV�s Hell�s Kitchen) saves failing restaurants in this BBC series. Bonuses: production notes, bio.

TRIAL & RETRIBUTION (ACORN) 2-3 3-3 DVD $59.99
Crime drama: Four thrillers that begin at the crime scene and end in the courtroom. Bonuses: interviews, text description, bio.

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: A GALAXY DIVIDED (WARNER) 2-17 3-24 DVD $19.98
Animated: Four episodes from the Cartoon Network series about Yoda and the Jedi Knights fighting against the New Droid Army of the Separatists.

MY OWN WORST ENEMY: THE COMPLETE SERIES (UNIVERSAL) 3-3 4-21 DVD $29.98
Thriller: Christian Slater stars as a spy with a secret identity in this canceled NBC series.

MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD (ARTS ALLIANCE AMERICA) 3-10 4-7 DVD $49.95
Animated: This children�s series follows a group of Spaniards that sets out to find the Seven Cities of Gold. The deluxe edition ($79.95) has a collector�s booklet, historical facts booklet, postcards and a poster.

TOP GEAR: THE COMPLETE SEASON 10 (BBC/WARNER) 3-17 4-21 DVD $39.98
Automotive: The third-highest-rated show on BBC America comes to DVD with The Botswana Special.

PULLING: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (MPI) 3-23 4-28 DVD $24.98
Comedy: Includes all episodes of the six-part season of the BBC/Sundance Channel show about three single women, which aired on BBC.

THE CHARLES DICKENS MASTERWORKS COLLECTION (WARNER) 3-31 5-5 DVD $119.98
Drama: This 10-disc set contains miniseries based on Charles Dickens� novels, including Bleak House, Great Expectations and Oliver Twist.

GAVIN & STACEY: SEASON ONE (WARNER) 3-31 5-5 DVD $24.98
Comedy: In this BBC America series, a couple continues their romance despite their friends and family. Bonuses: commentary, outtakes, behind-the-scenes footage.





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MODERN MOLIERE: THE MISANTHROPE (TMW MEDIA) now now DVD $69.95
Comedy: A 30-minute modern adaptation of the classical comedy. www.tmwmedia.com/Moliere_Retold_Stories.html

MODERN MOLIERE: TARTUFFE (TMW MEDIA) now now DVD $69.95
Comedy: A 30-minute modern adaptation of the classical comedy. www.tmwmedia.com/Moliere_Retold_Stories.html

IGGY POP: LUST FOR LIFE (MVD) now 2-10 DVD $18.95
Music: This film captures Iggy Pop on tour in 1986. Bonuses: archival footage, interviews.

IRON BUTTERFLY CONCERT AND DOCUMENTARY (MVD) now 2-10 DVD $18.95
Music: The band is captured performing during its 1997 European tour. Bonuses: interview.

JON ANDERSON: TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE (MVD) now 2-10 DVD $19.95
Music: The musician's debut solo album was recorded live in 2004 at XM Radio Studios. Bonuses: interviews, lyrics.

SACRED LOVE-MAKING (ALIVE MIND) now 2-10 DVD $24.98
Documentary: Sex expert Karinna Kittles-Karsten introduces ancient Taoist love secrets and rituals for achieving deep sexual satisfaction. Bonuses: Intimate Wisdom narration, virtual fireplace.

VANILLA FUDGE: WHEN TWO WORLDS COLLIDE (MVD) now 2-10 DVD $18.95
Music: The late-�60s American band perform songs �Take Me for a Little While� and �Season of the Witch� in 2004. Bonuses: commentary, photo gallery, interviews, extra song.
THE WORKSHOP (ALIVE MIND/KOCH) now 2-10 DVD $26.98
Documentary: This film follows a 10-day workshop in which its participants are naked.

DAVID SANBORN: LIVE AT MONTREUX 1984 (EAGLE ROCK) 1-28 2-17 DVD $14.98
Music: The saxophone player performs at the jazz festival in 1984. Bonuses: 1981 performance.

EL CHICANO: IN THE EYE OF THE STORM (MVD) 2-3 3-10 DVD $19.95
Music: This two-disc set includes a documentary and reunion concert taped in May at The Avalon in California. Bonuses: interviews, performances, rehearsals.

FROM THE BASEMENT (EAGLE ROCK) 2-11 3-3 DVD $14.98
Music: A compilation of the best performances from the IFC show's first season.

RORY GALLAGHER: LIVE IN CORK (EAGLE ROCK) 2-25 3-17 DVD $14.98
Music: The guitarist is captured in a homecoming concert at the Opera House in Cork, Ireland.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: BERRY BIG JOURNEYS (FOX) 3-4 3-31 DVD $14.98
Children's: Two new stories with Strawberry and her friends. Bonuses: character gallery memory book, printable coloring pages.

EARTH REPORT: STATE OF THE PLANET 2009 (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC/WARNER) 3-24 4-28 DVD $19.98
Documentary: A look at the effects development has had on the planet and what is being done.


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