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New DVD release dates and changes (December 1 is the key date.)

Aug 18
THE MARIONETTE (ANTHEM)
Family: The story of an outcast kid and his new friend as they travel in search of happiness. Click for full details

Sep 1
THE NINONG (ANTHEM)
Martial arts: The lives of two best friends are shattered when the women they love dies in a tragic accident in the Philippines. Click for full details

Sep 15
DONNA ON DEMAND (ANTHEM)
Drama: A teenager uses her God-given talents to manipulate those around her and re-order the world into a package more of her liking. Click for full details

Sep 29
BENNY BLISS (ANTHEM)
Comedy: Musician Benny Bliss has an epiphany during shock therapy to rid the planet of all electronic gadgets, which he believes is thwarting the growth and evolutionary process of humanity as we know it. Click for full details

Oct 13
ZOMBIE DEAREST (ANTHEM)
Comedy: Unemployed comedy writer Gus Lawton (David Kemker) pushes his wife Deborah (Shauna Black) too far and finds himself chasing her across the country to the rundown house of her childhood. Click for full details

Oct 20
FREAKY FARON (ANTHEM)
Sci-fi: When she was 11, young Faron Hallowell was sent away to a mental institution for shooting and nearly killing a local weatherman�a secret mission she claimed was assigned to her by alien beings. Click for full details

MOON IN THE GUTTER (CINEMA LIBRE)
Foreign-language drama: Obsessed with finding the one who attacked his sister and drove her to suicide, a man lurks around the streets of Marseilles and gets involved with an amateur photographer; French with English subtitles. Click for full details

Oct 27
DEAD AIR (ANTHEM)
Horror: Los Angeles is an out-of-control madhouse of infected maniacs, and it's up to Logan to get out a message to the millions in danger. Click for full details

DEADLANDS 2: TRAPPED (ANTHEM)
Horror: The residents of a small Maryland city bring down a world of horror for six strangers that take refuge in a large theater cineplex. Click for full details

Nov 3
THE DEAD SLEEP (ANTHEM)
Drama: In this supernatural thriller, Paul Wells' body has been in a grave for five years while his spirit witnesses the consequences of his transgressions. Click for full details

Nov 10
THE GAMBLER, THE GIRL AND THE GUNSLINGER (E1)
Western: A smooth-talkin� card player and a quick-on-the-draw rancher find themselves in an unlikely and unwanted business arrangement. Click for full details

THE GOODS: LIVE HARD, SELL HARD (PARAMOUNT)
Comedy: Jeremy Piven stars as a hustler who tries to save a local struggling car dealership from bankruptcy in this $15 million-grossing film also starring Ed Helms, James Brolin and Ving Rhames. Click for full details

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS (SKD/ENTERTAINMENT ONE)
Documentary: World-renowned wildlife photographers Christine Denis-Huot and Michel Denis-Huot travel Kenya. Click for full details

WOULD BE KINGS (E1)
Thriller: When their family ties unravel, two law-enforcing cousins become embroiled in questionable police work that leads to an exchange of dirty money and murder. Click for full details

Nov 17
AMERICAN VENUS (IFC)
Thriller: Rebecca De Mornay stars as a figure-skating coach who will do anything for her daughter to win an Olympic gold medal. Click for full details

HOW TO BE (IFC/MPI)
Drama: Robert Pattinson stars as a depressed musician who hires a self-help author to be his life coach. Click for full details

HUMPDAY (MAGNOLIA)
Comedy: Two friends (Mark Duplass, Joshua Leonard) decide to make a gay porn film together in this limited-release film. Click for full details

LA CUCINA (ANTHEM)
Drama: There is no resolution, but there is hope and there is love, and there is life, unveiled and unapologetic in La Cucina. Click for full details

MY EFFORTLESS BRILLIANCE (IFC)
Drama: A novelist (Sean Nelson) tries to mend his relationship with his former best friend (Basil Harris). Click for full details

PENANCE (IMD/MVD)
Horror: A stripper (Marieh Delfino) falls into the hands of a sadistic surgeon (Graham McTavish) who has genital mutilation in mind. Click for full details

PRISONER (IFC)
Thriller: Julian McMahon stars as an egotistical director who shoots his next film in a prison, which he learns isn't abandoned. Click for full details

Nov 24
SHORTS (WARNER)
Family: A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in his suburban town when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it. Click for full details

THE INDIAN (E1)
Drama: An old Indian motorcycle is the key to healing a severely splintered relationship between a father and son. Click for full details

TOI & MOI (KOCH LORBER)
Foreign-language romantic comedy: The lives of two lovestruck sisters are thrown into turmoil by the charms of a handsome Spanish construction worker and a fiery violin soloist; French with English subtitles. Click for full details

Dec 1
PAPER HEART (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ)
Comedy: Michael Cera and Charlyne Yi star in this limited-release film about a woman who doesn't believe in love. Click for full details

Dec 8
LION'S DEN (STRAND)
Foreign-language drama: After being sent to a penitentiary for the murder of her lover, Julia gives birth to a son, whom she raises in prison; Spanish with English subtitles. Click for full details

MOONLIGHT SERENADE (MAGNOLIA)
Drama: Amy Adams stars as a coat check girl with an amazing voice who is hired to perform at a local jazz club. Click for full details

PUBLIC ENEMIES (UNIVERSAL)
Drama: In this $97 million-grossing film, the Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger (Johnny Depp), Baby Face Nelson (Stephen Graham) and Pretty Boy Floyd (Channing Tatum) during a booming crime wave in the '30s. Click for full details

REDWOODS (TLA)
Drama: A writer with a family finds himself attracted to a mysterious drifter. Click for full details

SHANK (TLA)
Drama: A teenage thug tries to hide his homosexuality from his gang, until he falls for a French exchange student. Click for full details

Dec 15
BEST OF THE B*S COLLECTION 1: HOT BIKES, COOL CARS & BAD BABES (INFINITY)
Adventure: Roger Corman presents this four-DVD collection of films, including Naked Angels, Bury Me an Angel and five others. Click for full details

EUGENE (ANTHEM)
Horror: Eugene Prescott is a lonely man who desperately wants to make a connection with the world and people around him. Click for full details

KNOW YOUR MUSHROOMS (DOCURAMA)
Documentary: Director Ron Mann follows Gary Lincoff and Larry Evans as they hunt for the wild mushroom. Click for full details

PSYCHO WARD (LIONSGATE)
Horror: Several researchers are determined to uncover the dark secrets that linger in the abandoned Black Creek Detention Center. Click for full details

TAKING WOODSTOCK (UNIVERSAL)
Drama: In Ang Lee's $7.4 million-grossing film, a man (Demetri Martin) working at his parents' (Henry Goodman, Imelda Staunton) motel in the Catskills inadvertently sets in motion the generation-defining concert in the summer of 1969. Click for full details

THE HEADLESS WOMAN (STRAND )
Foreign-language drama: A bourgeois woman drives over something on the road that she can't identify and slowly becomes obsessed with the possibility that she may have killed someone; Spanish with English subtitles. Click for full details

Dec 22
BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT (ANCHOR BAY/STARZ)
Drama: Michael Douglas, Jesse Metcalfe and Amber Tamblyn star in this film about a writer's plan to expose a corrupt district attorney. Click for full details

Dec 29
FACING ALI (LIONSGATE)
Documentary: This program features Muhammad Ali's biggest rivals, including George Chuvalo, Sir Henry Cooper and George Foreman, who all tell untold stories about "The Champ." Click for full details




Nov 24
BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE (MANGA)
Anime: In this Japanese film, Saya is part of a secret team destroying demons; with English subtitles. Click for full details

GHOST IN THE SHELL 2.0 (MANGA)
Anime: A female cyborg cop and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master; in Japanese with English subtitles. Click for full details




Nov 10
HEARTLAND: SEASON 1, PART 2 (E1)
Drama: In the horse country of the Alberta Rocky Mountains, Amy Fleming works with herbal medicines to cure horses of fears. Click for full details

SHOW ME YOURS (E1)
Comedy: In this Canadian TV series, a psychologist turned author is forced to navigate the world of unbridled sex and negotiate a sexually and emotionally charged new partnership with a co-writer. Click for full details

SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH�: SEASON ONE (MVD)
Music: Elvis Costello performs with such legendary musicians as Elton John, The Police, Tony Bennett and more in New York. Click for full details

Dec 1
BETTER OFF TED: SEASON ONE (FOX)
Comedy: In this ABC series, Jay Harrington stars as a scientist leading a team on making the impossible possible while working for a beautiful boss (Portia de Rossi). Click for full details

MENTAL: SEASON ONE (FOX)
Drama: Chris Vance stars as the new Director of Psychiatric Services at Wharton Memorial Hospital, where his ex-lover (Annabella Sciorra) is his new boss. Click for full details

Jan 5
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (2004): SEASON 1 (UNIVERSAL)
Sci-fi: When the 12 colonies of man are virtually destroyed by the 100-year war with the Cylon Empire, President Roslin (Mary McDonnell) and Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos) embark on a journey to find Earth in this Syfy Channel series. Click for full details

SUPER FRIENDS! SEASON 1, VOLUME 1 (WARNER)
Animation : Superman, Batman & Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and the rest of the DC Super Heroes squad team up again to protect the world. Click for full details

Jan 12
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN VOL. 5 (WARNER)
Anime: Team Guy and Team Kakashi finally reach the Akatsuki hideout, only to encounter a tricky five-seal barrier that triggers an even stranger trap. Click for full details

TOP GEAR: THE COMPLETE SEASON 11 (WARNER)
Sports: This two-DVD set contains the BBC America series about cars. Click for full details

TOP GEAR: THE COMPLETE SEASON 12 (WARNER)
Sports: This four-DVD set contains the BBC America series about cars. Click for full details

Jan 19
BLEACH, VOL. 24 (WARNER)
Anime: Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya is assigned to lead the defense of the Soul Society and mobilize the Soul Reapers to find and kill the intruding Bounts. Click for full details

DALLAS: THE COMPLETE TWELFTH SEASON (WARNER)
Drama: The twelfth season of the venerable prime-time smash features a modern-day range war, ricocheting romances and a tell-all movie that threatens to unveil every low-down trick J.R. ever pulled. Click for full details

Jan 26
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN BOX SET 1 (WARNER)
Anime: After two and a half years of training on the road with Jiraiya of the Sannin, Naruto is back in the Village Hidden in the Leaves, and he's ready to show off his new skills. Click for full details

POKEMON ELEMENTS VOL. 7 (WARNER)
Anime: Following up with Pok�mon's All Star series set, this entry consists of the most important episodes commemorating the different types of Pok�mon characters. Click for full details




Oct 6
THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA (PBS/PARAMOUNT)
Documentary: Ken Burns' six-part series looks at U.S. national parks, from Yosemite and Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon. Click for full details

Oct 27
HITMAN HART: WRESTLING WITH SHADOWS (REAL NEWS NETWORK)
Documentary: This two-DVD set looks at the real-life battle between World Wrestling Federation superstar Bret Hart and WWF owner Vince McMahon. Click for full details

Nov 1
SCRAPHOUSE: SAN FRANCISCO (GREEN PLANET)
Documentary: This three-part program looks at ScrapHouse, a home built entirely of salvaged material. Click for full details

THE SALTON SEA: A DESERT SAGA (GREEN PLANET)
Documentary: The story of the Salton Sea, its rich history and the challenges it faces. Click for full details

Nov 10
DIRTY: THE OFFICIAL ODB BIOGRAPHY (SKD/ENTERTAINMENT ONE)
Documentary: This program looks at the life and career of the late rapper Old Dirty Bastard. Click for full details

Nov 17
ART HOUSE VOLUME 1: BASIC SHAPES AND ANIMALS (ART HOUSE)
Children's: Guide for children ages 3 and up on how to draw using basic shapes (squares, circles, triangles, etc.), which functions as a base to illustrate almost anything. Click for full details

DUKE BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE (KULTUR)
Opera: Bartok�s searing psychological opera, performed by Robert Lloyd and Elizabeth Laurence, tells the macabre legend of Duke Bluebeard, who brings his young wife to live in his remote castle. Click for full details

TATSUMAKI: VOIVOD IN JAPAN 2008 (MVD)
Music: The band performs its first show in Japan. Click for full details

WORKING MEN (ANTHEM)
Music: This release compiles the best live performances of the rock trio Rush. Click for full details

Nov 24
DAVID CARRADINE'S SHAOLIN STRENGTH TRAINING (BAYVIEW)
Fitness: Martial arts legend David Carradine hosts and narrates this dynamic program where you will build muscle, increase flexibility and develop �functional strength,� all while increasing internal chi flow throughout the body. Click for full details

RUSSIA�S WAR: BLOOD UPON THE SNOW (E1)
Documentary: The story behind Joseph Stalin and his implacable reign of terror throughout Russia. Click for full details

YOGA JOURNAL'S COMPLETE BEGINNERS GUIDE WITH POSE ENCYCLOPEDIA (BAYVIEW)
Fitness: This comprehensive two-DVD set will give you the surest foundation for starting your yoga practice. Click for full details

YOGA JOURNAL: YOGA FOR STRENGTH AND TONING (BAYVIEW)
Fitness: The 60-minute Toning and Strengthening Sequence, along with the 30-minute Core Practice, will work your body in new and different ways and leave you feeling stronger, leaner, and more flexible. Click for full details

Dec 1
BOB GREENE TOTAL BODY MAKEOVER (GAIAM)
Fitness: Personal trainer Bob Greene offers an eight-week program of simple, effective exercises to improve range of motion. Click for full details

Dec 8
AMY BENTO: KETTLEBELL DYNAMICS (BAYVIEW)
Fitness: Amy Bento utilizes kettlebells to this advanced dynamic blend of cardio, strength, power endurance and flexibility training for all the muscles of your body. Click for full details

GEORGE MICHAEL: LIVE IN LONDON (EPIC/SONY)
Music: George Michael performs a 23-song set in London's Earl Court. Click for full details

JUMP ROPE TRAINING WITH BUDDY LEE (BAYVIEW)
Fitness: Olympic medalist Buddy Lee teaches four easy steps to mastering the art of rope jumping for fitness, improved sports performance, weight loss and toning of muscles in only five to 10 minutes. Click for full details

KATINA HUNTER�S FIT PARTY (BAYVIEW)
Fitness: Fit Party is a training regimen divided across six different 15-minute workouts. The workouts can be done separately if you are short on time or done as a whole routine for a 90-minute total body workout. Click for full details

Dec 16
2009 LE MANS OFFICIAL REVIEW (SRO/KULTUR)
Sports: A look at Le Mans, which has grown into one of the world's premier motor sport events. Click for full details

MOTOGP 2009: EVOLUTION OF A SPECIES (SRO/KULTUR)
Sports: This program provides a close look at the evolution of MotoGP bikes since the inception of the four-stroke class in 2002. Click for full details

MOTOGP 2009: OFFICIAL REVIEW (SRO/KULTUR)
Sports: This program gives an account of a campaign where the world's greatest motorcycle riders fought it out on race tracks from Qatar to Valencia in the premier class of Grand Prix racing. Click for full details

Jan 5
GILAD � KIDS IN MOTION SERIES (BAYVIEW)
Fitness: Fitness legend Gilad hosts these three titles aimed at getting to the heart of one of the biggest problems in America today, childhood obesity. Gilad�s friendly and fun exercise program introduces kids of all ages to a lifetime of good health. Click for full details

Jan 12
BUGS BUNNY'S CUPID CAPERS (WARNER)
Family animation: The rascally rabbit and his friends celebrate the season of love. Click for full details

KATHY GRIFFIN: SHE'LL CUT A BITCH (SHOUT! FACTORY)
Comedy: Stand-up comedian Kathy Griffin performs her sixth Bravo TV special in Portland, Ore. Click for full details

Jan 19
KELLY COFFEY-MEYER: 30-MINUTES TO FITNESS: BOOTCAMP (BAYVIEW)
Fitness: Kelly Coffey-Meyer�s 30-Minutes to Fitness Bootcamp gives you two workouts on one DVD. These two 30-minute workouts are designed to speed up your metabolism and blast away fat while sculpting underlying muscles. Click for full details

KELLY COFFEY-MEYER: 30-MINUTES TO FITNESS: KICKBOXING (BAYVIEW)
Fitness: Kelly Coffey-Meyer�s 30-Minutes to Fitness Kickboxing gives you two workouts on one DVD. These workouts are brought to you in drill-based formats to promote proper form and ensure effectiveness. Click for full details

Jan 26
FUNDAMENTALS OF NUNCHAKU AND NUNCHAKU: KARATE WEAPON OF SELF-DEFENSE (BAYVIEW)
Fitness: In these DVDs, world famous instructor Fumio Demura teaches the proper way to apply the nunchaku in self-defense. Instruction for proper grips, stances, swings, strikes, blocks and a basic beginner's kata are also covered. A foremost authority in kobudo, Fumio Demura is a member of the prestigious Black Belt Hall of Fame (1969 Instructor of the Year; 1975 Man of the Year), and travels the world to teach these two arts. Click for full details


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