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October 2006
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Humphrey Bogart - The Signature Collection, Vol. 1 (Casablanca Two-Disc Special Edition / The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Two-Disc Special Edition / They Drive by Night / High Sierra) (1948)

Cast: Humphrey Bogart
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Language: English
Number of discs: 4
Rating
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: October 3, 2006
Synopsis In World War II Casablanca, Rick Blaine, exiled American and former freedom fighter, runs the most popular nightspot in town. The cynical lone wolf Blaine comes into the possession of two valuable letters of transit. When Nazi Major Strasser arrives in Casablanca, the sycophantic police Captain Renault does what he can to please him, including detaining Czech underground leader Victor Laszlo. Much to Rick's surprise, Lazslo arrives with Ilsa, Rick's one time love. Rick is very bitter towards Ilsa, who ran out on him in Paris, but when he learns she had good reason to, they plan to run off together again using the letters of transit. Well, that was their original plan....



Humphrey Bogart - The Signature Collection, Vol. 2 (The Maltese Falcon Three-Disc Special Edition / Across the Pacific / Action in the North Atlantic / All Through the Night / Passage to Marseille) (1941)

Actors: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre, Barton MacLane
Directors: John Huston, Vincent Sherman
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 7
Rating
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: October 3, 2006
Synopsis Sam Spade is a partner in a private-eye firm who finds himself hounded by police when his partner is killed whilst tailing a man. The girl who asked him to follow the man turns out not to be who she says she is, and is really involved in something to do with the 'Maltese Falcon', a gold-encrusted life-sized statue of a falcon, the only one of its kind.



The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Actors: Rene Auberjonois, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Jodi Benson, Pat Carroll, Paddi Edwards, See more
Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker
Format: Animated, Color, Special Edition, NTSC
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number of discs: 2
Rating
Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: October 3, 2006
Run Time: 83 minutes
Synopsis: Loosely based upon the story by Hans Christian Andersen. Ariel, youngest daughter of King Triton, is dissatisfied with life in the sea. She longs to be with the humans above the surface, and is often caught in arguments with her father over those "barbaric fish-eaters". She goes to meet Ursula, the Sea Witch, to strike a deal, but Ursula has bigger plans for this mermaid and her father.
DVD Features:
Available Subtitles: English
Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0)
Commentary by co-writers/directors John Musker and Ron Clements and composer Alan Menken
Song selection
Little Mermaid III musical sneak peek
Deleted scenes and alternate ending with filmmaker introduction
New "Kiss The Girl" music video performed by Ashley Tisdale
Treasures Untold: The Making of The Little Mermaid
Storm Warning: The Little Mermaid Special Effects Unit
The Story Behind the Story: featurette on author Hans Christian Anderson
Exclusive short: The Little Match Girl
Art galleries
Early presentation reel
"Silent is Golden" song demo
Under The Sea Adventure: A Virtual Ride (based on an actual Disney Imagineering concept)
Ride With Disney Imagineers
Behind the Ride that Almost Was
DisneyPedia: Life Under the Sea


Point Break

Actors: Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty, John C. McGinley, See more
Directors: Kathryn Bigelow
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date: October 3, 2006
Run Time: 120 minutes
Synopsis: In the coastal town of Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers call themselves the ex-presidents. commit their crimes while wearing masks of ex-presidents Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Johnson. The F.B.I. believes that the members of the gang could be surfers and send young agent Johnny Utah undercover at the beach to mix with the surfers and gather information. Utah meets surfer Bodhi and gets drawn into the lifestyle of his new friend.
DVD Features:
Available Subtitles: English, Spanish
Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 4.0), English (Dolby Digital 2.1 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 1.0)
8 deleted scenes
"It's Make Or Break" featurette
"Ride The Wave" featurette
"Adrenaline Junkies" featurette
"On Location: Malibu" featurette
Still Gallery
Trailers

Scarface (Platinum Edition)

Actors: Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia, See more
Directors: Brian De Palma
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 2
Rating
Studio: Universal Studios
DVD Release Date: October 3, 2006
Run Time: 170 minutes
Average Customer Review: based on 9 reviews. (Write a review.)
DVD Features:
Available Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Available Audio Tracks: English (DTS 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
SCARFACE SCOREBOARD: Watch Scarface like never before...keep track of the number of times the "F" word is used and the number of bullets fired.
DELETED SCENES: Over 20 minutes of deleted scenes
MAKING OF SCARFACE: THE VIDEO GAME: Immerse yourself in the world of Scarface in this behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the video game.
THE WORLD OF TONY MONTANA: Experience the decadent world of the ultimate gangster in this all-new feature. Revel in Tony's luxurious and extravagant life in the underworld.
SCARFACE: THE REBIRTH: Actor Al Pacino, director Brian De Palma, producer Martin Bregman, and screenwriter Oliver Stone examine the history of Scarface, from the original 1932 classic to shooting the script.
SCARFACE: CREATING: A fascinating look at the controversial making of Scarface and the triumphs and struggles experienced by its filmmakers, including the filming of the unforgettable chainsaw scene, location changes, the producer's battles to gain an "R" rating and more.
SCARFACE: ACTING: Al Pacino and other cast members offer insider stories and revealing insights into how these legendary characters were created.
SCARFACE: TV VERSION MONTAGE: A revealing and hilarious montage of film clips that compare and contrast the theatrical release to the network version of Scarface.



Thank You for Smoking (Widescreen Edition)

Actors: Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Adam Brody, Sam Elliott
Directors: Jason Reitman
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date: October 3, 2006
WARNING: Thank You For Smoking "just might make you laugh your head off!" (MAXIM). Aaron Eckhart stars as Nick Naylor, a sexy, charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator (William H. Macy) bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test. As Nick says, "If you want an easy job, go work for the Red Cross."

Run Time: 91 minutes



X-Men - The Last Stand (Widescreen Edition)

Actors: Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, See more
Directors: Brett Ratner
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date: October 3, 2006
Run Time: 104 minutes
Synopsis: The X-Men, mutant heroes sworn to defend a world that hates and fears them, are back! This time, with the help of new recruits The Beast and Angel, they must face evolution itself in the form of their former teammate, Jean Grey. Possessed with the cosmic power of the Dark Phoenix, the resurrected Jean Grey has become a danger to herself, her mutant comrades, and the entire planet. To stave off this imminent threat to humanity, a potential cure is discovered and processed to treat -- and ultimately eliminate -- genetic mutations, once and for all. Now, as the battle lines are drawn, the X-Men, led by Professor Charles Xavier, must contend with both Jean Grey's world-consuming powers, as well as the malevolent Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organized under Xavier's former ally, Magneto.
DVD Features:
Available Subtitles: English, Spanish
Available Audio Tracks: English (DTS 6.1 ES), English (Dolby Digital 5.1 EX), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
Commentary by: directo Bret Ratner and screenwritersSimon Kinberg and Zak PennUnknown Format,producers Avi Arad, Lauren Shuler Donner, and Ralph WinterUnknown Format
Deleted scenes
Three alternate endings with optional commentary



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