The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 1: 1934-1936 - The first 19 shorts made by Moe, Larry and Curly for Columbia Pictures, including "Woman Haters," "Punch Drunks," "Men in Black," "Hoi Polloi," "Ants in the Pantry," and "Slippery Silks," featured in a two-disc set. 5 2/3 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono. (Released Oct. 30.)
Help! (DVD Deluxe Edition) (1965) - John, Paul, George, and Ringo reteam with "A Hard Day's Night" director Richard Lester for this wild romp, as a religious cult sets out to retrieve a priceless ceremonial ring that's wound up on guess which moptop's finger? With Leo McKern, Victor Spinetti; songs include "Ticket to Ride," "You're Gonna Lose That Girl" and the title tune. Restored edition includes an introduction by Lester and Martin Scorsese. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; deleted scene; documentary; interviews; radio spots; theatrical trailers. Two-disc set. Deluxe edition comes in special "coffee table book" packaging, and includes a collectible movie poster, lobby cards, commemorative book, and the complete annotated screenplay.
The Jack Nicholson Collection - Two-disc set includes "Chinatown" (Special Collector's Edition) and "The Two Jakes" (Special Collector's Edition).
James Bond Ultimate Collector's Set - Forty-two-disc set includes all 20 films from the "James Bond: Ultimate Edition" collections and "Casino Royale" (2006).
Barbara Stanwyck: The Signature Collection - Five-disc set includes Annie Oakley (1935), My Reputation (1946), East Side, West Side (1949), To Please a Lady (1950), Jeopardy (1953), and Executive Suite (1954). Of these, only Executive Suite is considered one of her top 20 films, although Annie Oakley is a lot of fun and features Stanwyck in her 20s.
The Unseen Beatles (2006) - Are you a true Beatlemaniac? If so, then you'll dig this program that compiles rare and previously unseen footage of John, Paul, George, and Ringo that was filmed between 1956 and 1966. From fun interview clips to a fascinating look at the boys as they tour America, this release offers a fresh perspective on the music of The Beatles and their immeasurable cultural impact. 65 min. Soundtrack: English; bonus footage; interviews; photo gallery.
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