April 2004 Headlines

04/28/04

Steve Martin (Father of the Bride, Roxanne) and Bernadette Peters (Broadway's Annie Get Your Gun) star in the musical PENNIES FROM HEAVEN, which Warner Home Video (WHV) will debut on DVD July 27. In widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1, the DVD will sell for $19.97 SRP.

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN was nominated for three Academy Awards® (Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Sound and Best Costume Design) and two Golden Globes® (Best Actor and Actress). Set during The Great Depression of the 1930s, the film stars Martin as a sheet-music salesman who passionately believes in the sunny lyrics of the songs he sells despite the dreary reality of his existence. When he falls in love with another woman (Peters), he uses the cheery tunes to imagine a better life for himself. Herbert Ross (Steel Magnolias, The Turning Point) directed from a script adapted by Potter. Christopher Walken (Deer Hunter, Catch Me If You Can), Jessica Harper (Stardust Memories, My Favorite Year) and John McMartin (All the President's Men, TV's Falcon Crest) co-star.

Keep up with the continuing heartbreaks, good times and teenage transitions as Dawson, Joey, Pacey, Jennifer and Jack, the close-knit group of high school students in the little coastal town of Capeside, build new relationships in the popular drama series that set the standard for the teen/young adult television genre. Featuring all 23 episodes and new music selected by executive producer Paul Stupin, DAWSON’S CREEK: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON will debut June 29 on a must-have four-disc DVD set, available at the collectible price of $49.95 SLP from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment.

Applauded for the wry humor, intelligent storylines and compelling characters, DAWSON’S CREEK became a cultural phenomenon during its six celebrated seasons on The WB Network.

From writer/creator Kevin Williamson (Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer), DAWSON’S CREEK: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON explores an abundance of romantic dilemmas from the breakup of Dawson (James Van Der Beek – The Rules of Attraction) and Joey (Katie Holmes – Abandon) to an unsuccessful passion between Pacey (Joshua Jackson – Ocean’s Eleven) and Jennifer (Michelle Williams – Prozac Nation), and finally a powerfully romantic alliance between Joey and Pacey that causes them to agonize about the effect of their relationship on Dawson. Jack McPhee (Kerr Smith – Final Destination), praised for his role as a young man struggling to come to terms with his homosexuality in the second season, ventures forth just enough to discover he's not quite ready to face the uncharted waters that lie ahead.

Currently airing in syndication on TBS Superstation, DAWSON’S CREEK was consistently one of the top-rated programs on The WB Network and became a critical favorite over the years. The series was also honored with the GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding Dramatic TV Series," nominated for a TV Guide Award for "Favorite Teen Show" and garnered three wins at the 2001 Teen Choice Awards.

DAWSON’S CREEK: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON DVD:

Fueled by Lucy Lawless' irresistible charm as television's most powerful heroine and set within the adventure-filled mythic backdrop of a land before time, Anchor Bay Entertainment and Davis-Anderson Merchandising Corp will debut the newest collection of legendary XENA adventures with the must-have XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS - SEASON FOUR DVD collection, priced to own at $79.98 SRP. Scheduled for release on June 15, 2004, this ten-disc DVD set features the complete fourth season of 22 original episodes digitally re-mastered with 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound now with closed captioning, plus over nine hours of new interactive bonus materials exclusive to the DVD.

The remarkable ten-disc boxed set of XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS - SEASON FOUR, the largest collection yet from Anchor Bay, contains the exciting "complete and uncut" fourth season from the Emmy Award*-winning series, highlighted by the fan-favorite episodes "Adventures in Sin Trade," "Paradise Found" and "Déjà vu All Over Again." The smash-hit fourth season riveted fans with gripping episodes that unveiled secrets of Xena's tumultuous past, revealed heroic triumphs and tragic failures destined in her future, and in the end, left them stunned beyond words by the events of the electrifying season finale, "The Ides of March."

In a time of ancient gods, ruthless warlords and capricious kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess forged in the heat of battle. Together with her sidekick Gabrielle in tow, Xena battles barbarians, overcomes oppressors and defeats demigods to protect the innocent and fight for peace in ancient Greece. Combining the series' trademark humor and dark mythological drama with Lucy Lawless's fiery and sexy persona, XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS completely redefined the role of the female action hero on television.

XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS began as a spin-off of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys*, premiering as a series in 1995. In its first season, the adventures of this formidable female fighter became the most popular new syndicated series on television, with ratings that exceeded even those of Baywatch. Nominated for six Emmy Awards, the series was honored for Outstanding Music Composition in 2000. During its original run of six seasons, Xena aired over 130 episodes, and with its stablemate Hercules, built a fiercely loyal cult following with legions of devoted fans that spawned nearly 1,500 websites, hundreds of individually licensed properties and conventions around the world.

04/21/04

On July 6, Warner Home Video will revive Medieval times with DVD debuts of RED SONJA, the sword and sorcery action-adventure starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen and THE NAME OF THE ROSE, the critically acclaimed mystery thriller starring Sean Connery and Christian Slater. RED SONJA will be available for $14.97 SRP and THE NAME OF THE ROSE will be sold for $19.98 SRP. Orders are due June 8.

Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen (Rocky IV, Cobra, Beverly Hills Cop II) RED SONJA is centered on a young woman (Nielsen) who, after her family is murdered, becomes a master of the sword to seek revenge on the evil queen responsible for the tragedy that has befallen her. Directed by Richard Fleischer (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Soylent Green, and Conan the Destroyer), the film also features Ernie Reyes, Jr., Pat Roach, Paul L. Smith and Sandahl Bergman.

Adapted from Umberto Eco's best-selling novel of the same name (over 30 million copies sold worldwide), THE NAME OF THE ROSE is a gothic medieval mystery thriller set in a 14th-century Italian monastery. Starring Sean Connery as Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and Christian Slater as his young novice, they arrive for a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks using only his wit and intelligence. Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, the film also stars F. Murray Abraham, Peter Berling, Michael Lonsdale, Leopoldo Trieste, Elya Baskin, Ron Perlman, Valentina Vargas and William Hickey.

In addition to Dolby 5.1 Surround audio, extra content for the THE NAME OF THE ROSE DVD includes:

• Making-Of Documentary: The Abbey Of Crime: Umberto Eco's THE NAME OF THE ROSE

• Commentary by Director Jean-Jacques Annaud

• All-New Photo Video: Journey with Jean-Jacques Annaud

• Theatrical Trailer

Before Band of Brothers, audiences were transported to the frontlines of battle with the gritty and compelling military action series TOUR OF DUTY, the first dramatic TV series about the Vietnam War, starring Terence Knox (TV's "St. Elsewhere"), Stephan Caffrey (Longtime Companion) and Miguel Nunez Jr. (Juwanna Mann). Now debuting on DVD in a five-disc set featuring all 21 original episodes from the first season, TOUR OF DUTY: THE FIRST SEASON will be available June 8 from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment.

TOUR OF DUTY focuses on a single platoon of young U.S. soldiers through their one-year tour of combat duty in Vietnam in the late 1960s, when the war was escalating to terrifying heights. While their own country is rocked by a massive anti-war movement, these young men find themselves thrown into combat in Southeast Asia, where they face enemy troops, moral issues and their own fears, as they struggle in a hostile environment just to keep themselves and their fellow soldiers alive.

Featuring a talented young ensemble cast, TOUR OF DUTY portrayed a diverse group of infantrymen who represent unique racial, cultural and philosophical backgrounds but must ultimately depend on one another to get through the war alive. Company B's driving force is Sgt. Zeke Anderson (Knox), an amiable and popular sergeant, already on his third tour of duty in Vietnam and determined to keep himself and his men alive. He shares a mutual respect with Capt. Rusty Wallace (Kevin Conroy), the company commander and a patient leader, tolerant of the young soldiers for whom he is responsible. Lt. Myron Goldman (Caffrey) is a newly arrived officer, anxious to assert leadership despite his inexperience. Other soldiers include Pvt. Roger Horn (Maurer), "Doc" Randy Matsuda (Steve Akahoshi), Cpl. Danny Percell (Tony Becker), Pri. Alberto Ruiz (Ramon Franco) and Pvt. Marcus Taylor (Nunez).

Critically acclaimed and powerfully realistic, TOUR OF DUTY ran for three seasons on CBS. The Emmy Award-nominated series also featured numerous guest appearances, including Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction), Tia Carrere (TV's "Relic Hunter") and David Alan Grier (TV's "In Living Color").

TOUR OF DUTY: THE FIRST SEASON DVD:

Sultry Gina Gershon (Bound, Face/Off) joins critically acclaimed actor Dwight Yoakam (Slingblade, Panic Room) in 3 WAY, a sinfully tasty, hard-boiled brew of lust, extortion and murder. Based on fabled pulp novelist Gil Brewer's 1963 story, "Wild To Possess," this dark thriller co-stars Dominic Purcell (Mission: Impossible II), Ali Larter (Final Destination, Legally Blonde), Joy Bryant (Antwone Fisher) and Desmond Harrington (Ghost Ship). It will be available June 29, 2004 on DVD and VHS (rental) from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment.

Lew (Purcell) is a small time loser with a very big secret. He's overheard a sordid little kidnapping plot worth a cool million and is cutting himself in for a piece of the action. But when Lew shares his guilty knowledge with three extremely untrustworthy women - sexy gal pal Rita (Bryant), luscious abductress Isobel (Larter) and sultry, well-heeled Florence (Gershon) - his blackmail scheme spins murderously out of control and the blackmailer suddenly finds himself being blackmailed by an even more devious grifter named Herbert (Yoakam). The problem with secrets? No one can keep 'em. "Many pulp writers worked under pseudonyms, and a few, like Jim Thompson, eventually became famous but most labored in obscurity," said screenwriter Russell Marleau who adapted the 3 WAY script and co-produced the film with Christian Mills. "Brewer is one who deserves rediscovery because he was a superb novelist writing in a genre that too often emphasized quantity over quality."

3 WAY DVD:

Ever wish you could have all the stylish dance moves like all your favorite pop music superstars? Well now you can learn the hippest grooves from one of the top choreographers in the industry with the hour-long dance instructional program YOU GOT SERVED: TAKE IT TO THE STREETS. Available on DVD and VHS June 29 from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, TAKE IT TO THE STREETS is based on the remarkable and innovative street-dance sequences that propelled the film YOU GOT SERVEDto #1 at the box-office.

A must-have for fans of the hit dance movie, YOU GOT SERVED: TAKE IT TO THE STREETS is an original and exciting behind-the-scenes instructional program that provides the basic steps to learning many of the mind-blowing dance moves from the movie. Hosted by the master choreographer Dave Scott, who served as the supervising choreographer for YOU GOT SERVED: TAKE IT TO THE STREETS also features special guest appearances by teen hip-hop superstars Omari Grandberry and Marques Houston. Led by an energetic urban music soundtrack, Scott breaks down several fresh combinations from the film and lays them out step- by-step - all with a sampling of his amazing style, technique and original choreography.

One of the industry's best-kept secrets and the visionary creative genius behind YOU GOT SERVED, Dave Scott has handled choreography for some of the best and the hottest talents in music and film including Tyrese, Brian McKnight, Ginuwine, IMX, Bow Wow and Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski. In addition to his incredible dance talents, Scott has also been skilled at artist development, working with pop superstar Janet Jackson and teen idols B2K.

As lead choreographer on YOU GOT SERVED, Scott choreographed and arranged all of the dance sequences, including development of 15 individual crews, 11 battle scenes and a multitude of dancers. Previously Scott handled choreography for the hit films House Party 4 and Good Burger, along with recently being featured as a celebrity judge on the ultra-hip MTV dance series "The Wade Robson Project." Scott continues to tour the country, teaching his in-person instructional "Master Classes" to students of all ages. In addition, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will also release a special DVD two- pack offer featuring YOU GOT SERVEDand the dance instructional release of YOU GOT SERVED: TAKE IT TO THE STREETS, priced at only $39.95 SRP.

YOU GOT SERVED: TAKE IT TO THE STREETS DVD:

04/19/04

FIVE OF THE HARDBOILED GENRE'S GREATEST HITS IN THE FILM NOIR CLASSIC COLLECTION: THE ASPHALT JUNGLE, MURDER MY SWEET, THE SET UP, OUT OF THE PAST, GUN CRAZY ALL NEW DVDS DIGITALLY REMASTERED FOR THEIR WARNER HOME VIDEO DVD DEBUTS

Featuring Tough Guys and Femme Fatales including Robert Mitchum, Kirk Douglas, Dick Powell, Robert Ryan and Marilyn Monroe DVDs Include Commentaries by Directors Robert Wise and Martin Scorsese and Actor James Whitmore

Murder is for keeps and happy endings are for saps when Warner Home Video (WHV) introduces THE FILM NOIR CLASSIC COLLECTION on July 27th -- all-new DVD titles including John Huston's THE ASPHALT JUNGLE, MURDER MY SWEET, THE SET UP, OUT OF THE PAST and GUN CRAZY. Titles will be available in both a five-disc set, for $49.92 SRP, or individually for $19.97 SRP. The DVDs feature commentaries from directors Robert Wise and Martin Scorsese and actor James Whitmore as well as other film noir experts Alain Silver, Jim Ursini and Glenn Erickson.

Film Noir: Shadows. Lies. Private Eyes.

The term "Film Noir" was first used by French critic Nino Frank in a 1946 essay in which he singled out MURDER MY SWEET as a quintessential noir film. Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard later popularized the genre with their "Nouvelle Vague" films of the 1960s.

Eddie Muller, author of three acclaimed books on Film Noir, says, "For many movie-lovers, Noir is all about style: kanted camera angles, dense shadows, a romantic, doom-laden atmosphere, always in shimmering, high-contrast black and white. In truth, that's what most people think of as Noir - rain-slick streets, guys in fedoras, dames in slinky gowns slipping into glistening Packards... Film Noir is the flip side of the all-American success story. It's about people who realize that following the program will never get them what they crave. So they cross the line, commit a crime and reap the consequences."

About The WHV FILM NOIR CLASSIC COLLECTION THE ASPHALT JUNGLE (1950) Nominated for four Academy Awards® and long considered a noir classic, John Huston's heist film about a million-dollar jewelry store burglary stars Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, James Whitmore and features an early appearance by Marilyn Monroe in just her seventh film. The DVD bonus material includes an introduction by John Huston, commentary by USC Cinema History professor Drew Casper with James Whitmore and the theatrical trailer.

MURDER, MY SWEET (1944)

Starring Dick Powell and Claire Trevor, the film captures perfectly the sharp wit and style of Raymond Chandler's novel Farewell, My Lovely, about a gumshoe Philip Marlowe searching for a missing moll named Velma. Renamed so American filmgoers wouldn't mistake it as a Powell musical; it turned the actor's career around, helping him to shun his choir-boy image. Edward Dmytryk directed.

The DVD extra content includes commentary by film noir expert and Prime Suspects producer Alain Silver and the theatrical trailer.

THE SET-UP (1944)

Robert Wise directs noir icons Robert Ryan and Audrey Totter in the movie, set in boxing's palooka world, about a down-on-his luck fighter who thinks he's one bout away from the big payoff. The DVD bonus material includes commentary by Robert Wise and Martin Scorsese.

OUT OF THE PAST (1947)

Another definitive noir classic (remade in 1984 as "Against All Odds" with Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward) about a trio to reckon with - a troubled PI (Robert Mitchum), a drop-dead beauty (Jane Greer) and a moneyed mobster (Kirk Douglas). Mitchum plays Jeff Bailey, the private eye hired to find mobster Whit Sterling's (Douglas) mistress Kathie (Greer) who had shot Whit and absconded with $40,000. The film winds up in Acapulco...where the luscious Kathie makes Jeff forget all about Sterling. The DVD extra content includes commentary by film noir expert Jim Ursini.

GUN CRAZY (1949)

Peggy Cummins and John Dall star in this cult favorite, shockingly dark and brutal for its time, directed by Joseph H. Lewis. A searing forerunner to Bonnie and Clyde, the film tells the story of a gun-obsessed twosome who meet at a carnival, run off to get married and then commit a string of daring robberies across the country. The screenplay was adapted by MacKinlay Kantor from his magazine article and was co-written by the blacklisted Dalton Trumbo, credited under the name Millard Kaufman.

The DVD bonus material includes commentary by film noir expert Glenn Erickson.

THE FILM NOIR CLASSIC COLLECTION

• $19.97 SRP (Per Title)
• $49.92 SRP (Collection)
• Street date: July 27, 2004

50 FIRST DATES MORE THAN $118 MILLION BOX OFFICE HIT ROMANTIC COMEDY DEBUTS ON SPECIAL EDITION DVD JUNE 15

Perfect Couple Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore Make a Date.... Again!

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, one of today's most popular onscreen couples after their successful wooing in The Wedding Singer, will be dating again when the romantic comedy 50 FIRST DATES makes its debut on a Special Edition DVD and VHS June 15.  This sweet and funny film from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, produced by Happy Madison Productions and Flower Films, proposes that love means never having to say "who are you again?"  Also starring Rob Schneider (Animal), Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters) and Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy), the more than $118 million box office hit comes to DVD just in time to celebrate summer fun.  50 FIRST DATES Special Edition DVD will be available in both widescreen and full screen versions priced at $28.95 SLP; order due date is May 13.

About the Movie -

50 FIRST DATES is the story of marine biologist and confirmed bachelor Henry Roth (Adam Sandler) who finally finds the perfect woman, Lucy Whitmore (Drew Barrymore) and falls head over heels for her. But when he sees her the following day, she hasn't a clue as to who he is.  Lucy suffers from Anterograde Memory Dysfunction (a rare brain disorder that wipes her memory clean every night).  Now, with help of his friend Ula (Rob Schneider), Henry has to face the ultimate challenge; he must concoct new and increasingly clever ways to meet Lucy every day and get her to fall in love with him all over again.

Says Barrymore, "I thought this was the best thing I'd ever heard of.  I just loved the idea of someone trying to make somebody fall in love with you every day.  I think that should always be a goal.  It's a beautiful practice and a beautiful message." Under the direction of Peter Segal (Anger Management, Nutty Professor II), and written by George Wing, 50 FIRST DATES shot for six  weeks in more than a dozen locations on Oahu, Hawaii as well as six weeks in and around scenic locations in Los Angeles.

50 FIRST DATES SWEEPSTAKES

Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment in conjunction with Hilton Hawaii, Oahu Visitors Bureau and Hawaiian Air are offering one lucky winner plus guest a 5-day/4-night vacation at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu.  Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa is the home of the "Super Pool" the largest swimming pool in Waikiki.  The lucky winner and guest will also get a massage at the famous Mandara Spa as well as passes to one of the locations where 50 FIRST DATES was shot, Sea Life Park, with the option to participate in their "Splash U program," one of their dolphin interactive programs.

About the DVD -

Special Edition DVD Features Include:

• Five deleted scenes with optional director's commentary
• Gag reel
• Audio commentary with director Peter Segal and Drew Barrymore
• Talkin' Pidgin featurette; Native Hawaiians define various Hawaiian slang (Pidgin')
• words and phrases
• The Dating Scene Making-of Documentary; a viewer's guide through production
• Comedy Central's Reel Comedy Featurette; "First Look" special airing
• Three music videos
• Love Song by 311
• Hold Me Now by Wayne Wonder
• An exclusive live performance of Amber by 311

Basics

• Rated PG-13 for crude sexual humor and drug references
• Color
• Close Captioned
• Running Time: 99 minutes
• Special Edition DVD Widescreen Cat #01426 / UPC Code: #0-43396-01426-8
• Special Edition DVD Full Screen Cat #06050 / UPC Code: #0-43396-06050-0
• DVD SLP: $28.95 DVD; VHS rental

JINKIES! SCOOBY-DOO AND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER TO SURFACE ON DVD JUNE 22

Next Installment of World Famous Cartoon Features Sheena Easton, Casey Kasem and Mindy Cohn in Original Full-Length Movie

Viewers will have a monster of a good time when Warner Home Video's (WHV) SCOOBY-DOO AND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER, surfaces in stores on June 22, 2004. A new and original full-length feature film, SCOOBY-DOO AND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER marks the first release in the newly branded "Kids Movie Collection" series of full-length original films from Warner Home Video. The 74-minute animated movie will be available on both DVD for $24.98 and VHS for $14.94.

In SCOOBY-DOO AND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER, Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred and Velma travel to Scotland to co-host the famous Highland games, where they get more than fun when they discover the Loch Ness Monster. Before the games begin, the gang must unravel the secret behind the fabled monster, who is angry that they're holding the games on her sacred nesting ground. The title will feature the voice talents of, to name a few, Casey Kasem (Shaggy), Mindy Cohn (Velma), Frank Welker (Scooby-Doo and Fred), Grey Delisle (Daphne and Shannon) and Sheena Easton (Professor Fiona Pembrooke). Executive produced by Joseph Barbera and Sander Schwartz, SCOOBY-DOO AND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER is directed by Joe Sichta and Scott Jeralds. Annie Award-winning composer Thomas Chase composed the film's soundtrack.

Special features on the DVD include:

• Specially produced 8-minute National Geographic documentary "Scooby-Doo's Inside Scoop"
• "The Case of the Missing Scooby Snacks," an awesome 3D challenge set in Blake Castle at Loch Ness
• "Learn the Lingo: Speak Scottish with Scooby-Doo!"
• Outtakes and bloopers

"Scooby-Doo is a very important brand for Warner Home Video. All of our titles built around the franchise - ranging from the live action feature films to the many Scooby-Doo television series and original productions - have been warmly welcomed by consumers," said Christine Martinez, WHV Vice President, Non-theatrical Franchise Marketing. "We anticipate that SCOOBY-DOO AND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER will receive a strong reception by the public on June 22 given the recent success of Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed."

On March 16, WHV released the collectible box set of the first television season of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?, the original series that would quickly establish itself as one of the most powerful franchises in entertainment. Earlier in the month, WHV released What's New Scooby-Doo? Volume 2: Safari, So Goodi!, the second installation of episodes from the KIDS WB! hit program What's New Scooby-Doo?

HILARIOUS PARODY OF 1950S SCI-FI/HORROR MOVIES-- THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA DEBUTING JUNE 22 ON DVD

In the grand tradition of such immortal masterpieces as Plan 9 From Outer Space and Robot Monster comes a brand-new, schlocky, low-budget monster movie - only this one is intentionally funny. One of the best-reviewed comedies of 2004, THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA is writer/director/star Larry Blamire's inventive satire which recreates those beloved clunkers with meticulous detail and enormous affection.

An immediate cult-classic, THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA, also starring Fay Masterson (Eyes Wide Shut, The Quick and The Dead), Brian Howe (Catch Me If You Can, The Majestic) and Andrew Parks (Donnie Brasco, The Mirror Has Two Faces), will premiere June 22 on DVD and VHS from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment.         As an added treat, the DVD will include the classic 1937 color cartoon Skeleton Frolic, directed by the legendary Ub Iwerks, which was a highlight of the film's theatrical release. Other bonuses include a behind-the-scenes featurette, the highly-acclaimed retro-style trailer, a riotous blooper reel, two commentary tracks with the cast and filmmakers, a cast-and-crew Q&A taped at the American Cinemathéque, a gallery of authentic-looking "Virtual Skelectables," and a collection of vintage horror-movie trailers.

Performed completely straight-faced, shot on location in fabled Bronson Canyon in glorious black-and-white (and in the new screen miracle "Skeletorama!"), and scored entirely with ancient library music, THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA is a not-to-be-missed, rollicking good time that would make B-movie kings Ed Wood and Sam Katzman proud!

Synopsis

The hilariously convoluted plot begins with heroic but dim-witted scientist Dr. Paul Armstrong, aided by his clueless wife Betty, searching for a recently fallen meteor containing the rare radioactive element atmosphereum.  Also seeking the meteor is evil scientist Dr. Roger Fleming, who's looking for Cadavra Cave, mysterious home to the dreaded Lost Skeleton, whom he hopes to restore to life with atmosphereum.  Then a spaceship crashes in the woods, letting loose a mutant who ravages the countryside.  The stranded alien couple not only must retrieve their mutant, but can only repower their ship with - you guessed it - atmosphereum. After the aliens disguise themselves as earth people with the aid of their "transmutatron," Dr. Fleming steals the gizmo and turns four different forest animals into his beautiful sidekick, "Animala" (aka "Pammy").  With everyone after the atmosphereum, the Armstrongs find they have their hands full as they try to capture the radioactive monster, stop the evil scientist, and vanquish the power-mad Skeleton who wants to rule the world!

THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA DVD:

• Cast and Crew Commentary Tracks
• Blooper Reel
• American Cinematheque Q&A
• "Obey the Lost Skeleton!" Making-of featurette
• "Virtual Skelectable" Gallery
• Skeleton Frolic Cartoon
• Acclaimed Retro-Style Trailer
• Digitally Mastered Audio & Anamorphic Video
• Remastered in High Definition
• Widescreen Presentation
• Audio:  English
• Subtitles:  English, French
• Bonus Trailers of actual vintage horror films
• Scene Selections
• Rated PG
• B&W
• Closed Captioned
• Running Time: 89 Minutes
• DVD Catalog # 04307 / UPC Code: 0-43396-04307-7
• SLP: $24.96 DVD; VHS rental

SECRET WINDOW-- PREMIERING ON DVD JUNE 22

Academy Award®-Nominee for Best Actor, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, 2004, Johnny Depp Headlines the Pulse-Pounding Suspense Thriller Based on the Acclaimed Novel by Stephen King

Some windows should never be opened!  Debuting #1 at the box-office during it's first week of release, the psychological thriller SECRET WINDOW is a terrifying journey into one man's personal nightmares, starring the most in-demand male star of the year in another off-beat performance, Academy Award®-nominee Johnny Depp (The Pirates of the Caribbean, Once Upon a Time in Mexico).  Reminiscent of a classic Hitchcock thriller, the box-office hit SECRET WINDOW will debut June 22 on DVD and VHS from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment.

Based on the best-selling suspense-filled novel "SECRET WINDOW, Secret Garden" by Stephen King and directed by master of suspense David Koepp (Stir of Echoes, writer of Panic Room), SECRET WINDOW also stars John Turturro (Mr. Deeds, Barton Fink), Maria Bello (The Cooler, Auto Focus), Charles Dutton (Gothika, Against the Ropes) and Academy Award®- winner for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Ordinary People, 1981, Timothy Hutton.

Synopsis

Mort Rainey (Johnny Depp), an eccentric writer just coming off of a troublesome divorce with his ex-wife, Amy (Marla Bello), finds himself stalked at his remote lake house by a psychotic stranger named John Shooter (John Turturro) who claims Mort stole his best story idea, changing just the ending for his version.  As his wife pushes Mort to finalize their divorce and Shooter systematically destroys his life, he struggles to restore order to an increasingly insane situation.  Mort discovers that this story holds a deadly secret that comes to life, a secret that even he can't imagine, that will force his life to spiral out of control, ultimately leading to a shocking twist ending that will leave audiences gasping.

SECRET WINDOW DVD:

• Four Deleted Scenes
• The Making of SECRET WINDOW: the documentary is split into 3 parts.
• From Book to Film, focuses on director David Koepp's challenge to adapt the Stephen King Novella into a film.
• A Look Through It, is about the filmmaking process itself, and Secrets Revealed, gets into how Koepp reveals who the Johnny Depp character really is.
• Feature Audio Commentary From Director David Koepp
• Animatics: Animated storyboards the director created before shooting the film
• Digitally Mastered Audio & Anamorphic Video
• Remastered in High Definition
• Widescreen Presentation
• Audio:  English and French (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles:  English, French
• Bonus Trailers
• Scene Selections
• Rated PG-13
• Color
• Closed Captioned
• Running Time: 96 Minutes
• DVD Catalog #03663 / UPC Code: 0-43396-03663-5
• SLP: $28.95 DVD; VHS rental

JUST SHOOT ME!-- THE FIRST & SECOND SEASONS AVAILABLE JUNE 8 ON SPECIAL FOUR-DISC COLLECTOR'S DVD SET

Six-Time Emmy Award Nominated Comedy Series Starring David Spade, George Segal, Wendie Malick and Laura San Giacomo

Fashion, mayhem and non-stop laughs are in focus at the New York offices of Blush Magazine - the central location for one of television's wackiest cast of eccentric characters on JUST SHOOT ME!.  The acclaimed ensemble comedy series features an irreverent cast including Golden Globe nominee David Spade (Tommy Boy, Joe Dirt), Laura San Giacomo (sex, lies & videotape, Pretty Woman), two-time Emmy Award nominee Wendie Malick (The American President) and George Segal (Look Who's Talking).  Available June 8 for the first time ever on DVD from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, JUST SHOOT ME!: THE FIRST & SECOND SEASONS features the complete collection of 31 episodes on a collectible four-disc DVD set, priced to own at $39.94 SLP.

Hot-tempered journalist Maya Gallo (San Giacomo) got herself fired from yet another job when she made an anchorwoman cry on the air with some gag copy on the teleprompter. Unable to find a job anywhere else and facing eviction, she is forced to work for her rich father Jack's (Segal) fashion magazine Blush.  The problem is that Jack has not exactly been a devoted and nurturing parent, plus he is now married to one of her former classmates. Personality conflicts quickly ensue with the magazine's colorful staff  - libido-driven ex-model Nina van Horn (Malick), philandering photographer Elliot (Enrico Colantoni), and obnoxious, power-hungry secretary Dennis Finch (Spade).

Created by acclaimed writer/producer Steven Levitan ("The Larry Sanders Show," "Wings") and executive produced by TV veterans Bernie Brillstein and Brad Grey ("NewsRadio"), JUST SHOOT ME! ran for seven top-rated seasons on NBC.  The series was nominated for seven Golden Globe Awards including Best Comedy TV Series, six Emmy Award nominations and garnered an American Comedy Award for Spade's hilarious performance.

JUST SHOOT ME!: THE FIRST & SECOND SEASONS feature several special guest cameo appearances including Jay Leno, Dana Carvey, Carmen Electra, Megan Mullally ("Will and Grace") and Cheri Oteri ("Saturday Night Live").

#1  Back Issues
A writer in need of a job reluctantly agrees to work for her father's women's magazine.

#2  The Devil and Maya Gallo
Maya starts her new job with the best of intentions, only to be distracted by the magazine's lavish benefits.

#3  Lemon Wacky Hello
Maya and the staff are forced to assemble the magazine while under the influence of a powerful hallucinogenic drug.

#4  Nina's Birthday
Maya agrees to throw a party for Nina's birthday; Finch bets that Elliott cannot get a date without relying on his job.

#5  Secretary's Day
Finch refuses to be recognized on Secretary's Day; Nina ponders plastic surgery.

#6  In Your Dreams
A session to get a new photo ID inspires Maya's erotic dreams about Elliott.

#7  Sweet Charity
Maya's tireless efforts for charity are overshadowed by her father's large cash donation.

#8  The Experiment
Maya's experiment has unexpected consequences as Jack sets out to assemble a toy for his baby and Nina relishes her role in a practical joke on Finch.

#9  The Assistant
While Maya finds it hard to fire an incompetent new assistant, Elliott and Finch conspire to embarrass Nina during a radio debate.

#10  Old Boyfriends

Maya and Jack square off over the advanced age of her new boyfriend; Nina's flirtatious behavior has unintended consequences for a handsome window washer.
#11  La Cage
Finch ignores all warnings and gets involved with Elliott's old girlfriend.

#12  King Lear Jet
A request to get her father to stop his favoritism backfires and costs Maya a trip to London.

#13  My Dinner with Woody
Maya's article about Woody Allen catches the eye of an impostor.

#14  Twice Burned
Jack must prove himself worthy in order to get his young daughter admitted to a prestigious private school.

#15  Jesus, It's Christmas
Maya's efforts to do something nice for a janitor backfire.

#16  Elliot the Geek
Elliott vows to use a high school teacher's funeral to prove something to his old classmates.

#17  Sewer
Maya tries proving herself to a successful college roommate; Jack's birthday sets Finch and Nina to fighting over who can find the best present.

#18  Pass the Salt
Finch must convince his dad that he isn't gay.

#19  In the Company of Maya
Maya is sued for sexual harassment; Elliot's new girlfriend stars in an embarrassing television commercial.

#20  The Walk
Maya and her co-workers are puzzled by Jack's sudden bad mood.

#21  College or Collagen
A college student Maya is mentoring decides to become a model; Jack and Finch secretly team up as bridge partners.

#22  Nina in the Cantina
Maya interviews a rock star with whom Nina claims to have had an affair.

#23  Amblush
Maya is forced to defend the magazine during an interview with some feminist college co-eds.

#24  Nina's Bikini
Nina agrees to have an old bikini enshrined in a local restaurant.

#25  The Kiss
Maya pretends to be Elliott's wife in order to help him get a new apartment.

#26  Jack's Old Partner
A bad case of writer's block forces Jack to look up a partner he dumped thirty years ago; Nina seeks Elliott's help with a tax auditor.

#27  Bravefinch
Finch is threatened by Jack's new assistant.

#28  Eve of Destruction
Jack's ex-wife returns to claim a painting she won in their divorce twenty-five years ago.

#29  The Emperor
Maya gets the magazine in trouble with her honest appraisal of a famous fashion designer's new work.

#30  War and Sleaze
Maya is roped into a blind date by Nina, only to discover that it's with a philandering congressman.

#31  Rescue Me
Maya and her colleagues recall the circumstances which led to their being hired by Jack.

JUST SHOOT ME!: THE FIRST & SECOND SEASONS DVD:

• Creator and Producer Commentaries on Selected Episodes
• Exclusive Featurette with Cast and Creator: Always in Fashion
• Cast & Crew Featurette
• Photo Gallery
• Digitally Mastered Audio & Video
• Fullscreen Presentations
• Audio:  English (Stereo)
• Subtitles:  English
• Bonus Previews
• Episode Selections
• Not Rated
• Color
• Closed Captioned
• Running Time: 689 Minutes
• DVD Catalog # 03997
• UPC Code: 0-43396-03997-1
• SLP: $39.94 DVD

WHO’S THE BOSS? THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON-- AVAILABLE JUNE 8 FOR THE FIRST TIME ON SPECIAL THREE-DISC DVD SET

Top-Rated '80s Domestic Sitcom Starring Tony Danza, Judith Light, Katherine Helmond, Danny Pintauro and Alyssa Milano

For eight seasons, from 1984-1992, the classic family sitcom WHO’S THE BOSS? captivated TV audiences, who wondered whether Tony and Angela would finally declare their unspoken love for each other and whether the question "Who's The Boss?" would ultimately be answered.  Now see the original episodes that started it all, with the premiere release of the special three-disc DVD set WHO’S THE BOSS?: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON, featuring all 22 episodes from the debut season complete with a bonus featurette documenting some of the cast members' funniest moments, premiering June 8 from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment.

In WHO’S THE BOSS?, TV veteran Tony Danza ("Taxi," "Family Law") is Tony Micelli, a former blue-collar major-league baseball star who trades in his glove and bat for a vacuum and broom to become a live-in housekeeper.  The series co-starred Emmy Award-winner Judith Light ("One Life to Live"), Emmy Award-nominee Katherine Helmond ("Soap") and launched the career of young Alyssa Milano ("Charmed").

Retiring from the hectic routine of city life in Brooklyn to spend more time with his daughter Samantha (Milano), Tony agrees to work as a domestic in the suburbs of Connecticut for uptight divorcee Angela Bower (Light), a workaholic advertising executive who needs help around the house, especially with her shy son Jonathan (Danny Pintauro) and her man-hungry vixen mother Mona Robinson (Helmond).  Tony soon wins them all over with his laid-back style. Over time, romantic tensions begin to surface between Angela and Tony, but through it all, this unique "family" develops a loving bond for each other.

Through its eight-year run on ABC Television, WHO’S THE BOSS? was honored with three Emmy Award nominations and five Golden Globe nominations, with Katherine Helmond eventually garnering a Golden Globe Award (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV, 1989).  WHO’S THE BOSS?: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON also features guest appearances by Betty White, James Coco, Nicole Eggert, and Delta Burke.

Pilot
An ex-"big-leaguer" takes his daughter, pride and future on the road to start a new life, settling in the suburbs to keep house for a female executive with a son who loves snakes and a mother who loves men.

Briefless Encounter
Tony's scrupulously clean household habits extend to Angela's chambers, but he finds much more than a rubber duck swimming in her bathtub.

Dinner for Two
Tony gets trapped into an intimated dinner with Angela.  By a well-meaning Cupid, but the result is something neither of them expected.

Sorority Sister
Her college reunion brings Angela a surprise visit from her old rival sorority sister Trish, who still helps herself to whatever suits her whim, be it Angela's boyfriend or current housekeeper.

Angela's First Fight
Angela pokes her nose into Tony's urban child-raising philosophies when his daughter's fist fighting wars off on Angela's son, only to lose her son's respect and eventually her composure.

Truth in Dating
Both Angela and Tony take the easy way out by keeping their mistaken identities in order to improve their social lives.

Mona Gets Pinned
Tony and Angela are thrilled that books aren't the only thing that Mona, grandmother turned college student, is bringing home from school, until they discover what class Mona's new beau is in.

Rash Decision
When Tony gets a crack at fame by endorsing a product being pushed by Angela's client, the two learn which has the louder voice – money or conscience.

Samantha's Growing Up
A baffled and unprepared Tony protests the actions of Angela, Mona and Mother Nature as his tomboy daughter, Sam, slips subtly into womanhood.

Sports Buddies
When Angela falls for a sweet-talking attorney, she must contend with the fact that her main competition for attention is "good buddy" and sports enthusiast Tony.

Protecting the President
Tony bolsters Angela's confidence and encourages quick action when a scheming vice president butters up the new chairman of the board with a "smear" campaign.

Paint Your Wagon
Tony's familiarity with his job is breeding contempt among the neighborhood housekeepers and disharmony between him and Angela.

Requiem
Angela helps Tony deal with his father's memory – and an apartment filled with his father's memorabilia – providing Tony and Samantha with their best Christmas ever.

Guess Who's Coming Forever
When Mona is evicted from her apartment, Tony tries to promote family unity by getting her to move in with Angela … and nearly destroys family relations permanently.

Angela's Ex Part 1
When Angela's long lost adventurer husband returns from the jungle, that old romantic magic makes Angela's divorce plans disappear … - along with Tony's job.

Angela's Ex Part II
The romantic bliss between Angela and her estranged husband seems to be wearing thin and Tony's perfect new job is leaving something to be desired – an unexpected reconciliation could be in the offing.

Eye on Angela
Tony and Angela have a lot of explaining to do when television's "Eye on Hartford" discovers them in a rather compromising position.

Double Date
Twelve-year-old Samantha may never be able to show her face in school again after Tony volunteers to be a chaperon at her first school dance and then gets caught kissing her teacher.

Tony's Father-in-Law
Tony is suspicious of his father-in-law's motives and means when, out of nowhere, he arrives on Angela's doorstep and lavishes Samantha with expensive gifts.

Just Like Tony
Angela is worried that the stories Tony has been telling about his childhood pranks are the cause of Jonathan's strange behavior changes.

Keeping Up with Marci
Tony and Samantha must come to grips with the affluence of their community when Samantha desperately wants to go on a ski trip that Tony can't afford.

First Kiss
Temptation threatens to singe employer / employee relationships when Angela and Tony find themselves alone "celebrating" Angela's birthday.

WHO’S THE BOSS?: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON DVD:

• Digitally Mastered Audio & Video
• Fullscreen Presentations
• Audio:  English (Stereo)
• Seven Featurettes on Who's The Boss: How It Began
• Brooklyn meets Connecticut
• Tony Micelli: Man of the House
• Angela Bower: President of the Corporation
• Mona...Mona...Mona...And the Children...
• Samantha and Jonathan
• Opposites Attract
• How Will It End?
• Bonus Previews
• Episode Selections
• Not Rated
• Color
• Closed Captioned
• Running Time: 455 Minutes
• DVD Catalog # 02869
• UPC Code: 0-43396-02869-2
• Order Date: 05/06/04
• SLP: $39.95 DVD

04/14/04

Have no fear! Wonder Woman, the most beautiful weapon in the fight against tyranny, will make her heroic debut to DVD this summer with WONDER WOMAN: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON from Warner Home Video (WHV).

Viewers can once again take a flight in Wonder Woman’s invisible airplane as she fights crime armed with her dazzling costume, bullet-repelling bracelets and golden lasso of truth when WHV officially releases the three-disc collector’s set featuring all 13 first season episodes of the series starring former Miss USA Lynda Carter on June 29, 2004. Suggested retail price of WONDER WOMAN: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON is $39.98.

WONDER WOMAN premiered on ABC in December 1976 and remained on the air for three seasons. Carter stars in the series as Wonder Woman, who came from a lost island where a band of Amazon women with special powers fled for sanctuary from male domination. During World War II, Major Steve Trevor (Lyle Waggoner) crash-landed on the island, where he fell in love with Wonder Woman and returned to the United States with her. In America, she was known as Yeoman Diana Prince, who by day served as a secretary at the U.S. War Department. When the perpetrators of crime would rear their ugly heads, she would transform herself into Wonder Woman and conquer them with her powers to bring them to justice.

Regarding the June 29 release date for WONDER WOMAN: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON, Christine Martinez, WHV Vice President Non-theatrical Franchise Marketing said, "WONDER WOMAN is a true cult-classic television series. Its high-camp, energetic story lines and larger than life rendition of the popular comic book to the small screen makes it one of the most memorable shows and a must have on DVD."

04/12/04

WARNER HOME VIDEO DEBUTS TWO NEW RELEASES FROM CARTOON NETWORK'S ADULT SWIM

Premiere Release of SEALAB 2021: SEASON ONE Plus Second Volume of AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE Available July 20, 2004 on DVD
Both Series Part of Cartoon Network's Highly-Rated Late Night Comedy Block

Catch the dysfunction above and below sea-level when Warner Home Video (WHV) dives in for more hilarious antics with Cartoon Network's top-rated late night animation block Adult Swim. Making its DVD debut on July 20, 2004 is SEALAB 2021: SEASON ONE. That day, the sophomore release of AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE: VOLUME TWO will also hit store shelves. Each title will be released as a two-disc set, priced at $29.98 SRP.

The year - 2021. Sealab sits on the ocean's floor, her crew charged with exploring the possibility of underwater colonization and uncovering the mysteries of the sea. Unfortunately, it's run by a bunch of idiots. Leading the mission is Captain Hank Murphy - mildly paranoid and slightly childish, he has no business running a trillion dollar operation. Together with his motley crew, SEALAB 2021 is truly the funniest group of misfits unfit for public service under the sea. Featuring the voice of TV icon Erik Estrada, the offbeat series is based on the long-forgotten Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning series Sealab 2020. The SEALAB 2021: SEASON ONE DVD release contains all 13 original episodes from the premiere season, plus exciting special features including:

• Pitch Pilot (never-before-seen on television)
• Alternative Endings from episode "I, Robot"
• Deleted Scenes from episode "Little Orphan Angry"
• Uncensored Scene from episode "Radio Free Sealab"

AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE chronicles the adventures of human-sized food products, Meatwad, Frylock and Master Shake, who live together in a rental house in New Jersey. When they are not hanging out in their next-door neighbor Carl's above ground swimming pool, these three are being visited by such creatures as a manic-depressive action figure, a rapping arachnid and annoying visitors from the moon. The AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE: VOLUME TWO DVD will contain 13 episodes, all presented in 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound, along with the following bonus features:

• Four Deleted Scenes
• Audio commentary from the show's creators on four episodes ("Super Trivia," "Meat Zone," "Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future" and "Baffler Meal")
• Music Video - "Baffler Meal"
• Series Documentary - Future Wolf II: Never Cry Wolf: Origin of the Series
• Stills Gallery - Future Wolf III

"With its off-beat, cutting-edge and witty humor, Cartoon Network's Adult Swim has become one of the premiere late night television destinations for young adults. The first wave of Adult Swim DVD titles were a proven sales success, so we are certain that loyal fans are anxious for the next DVD releases from these acclaimed shows," said Christine Martinez, WHV Vice President, Non-Theatrical Franchise Marketing.

Adult Swim features animated programming aimed at adults, including edgy original comedies like AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE, SEALAB 2021 and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law; popular favorites Futurama and Family Guy; and riveting action/adventure series such as Cowboy Bebop, InuYasha and Trigun. The block, which airs Sunday-Thursday from 11 p.m.-2 a.m. (ET, PT), with a replay from 2 a.m.-5 a.m. (ET, PT), has been a hit since its debut in September 2001. Adult Swim regularly ranks as the #1 show on cable among adults 18-24, adults 18-34, men 18-24 and men 18-34 and often beats its broadcast competitors among young adults. On April 18, AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE becomes the first Adult Swim original series to go to strip, joining the lineup Sunday-Wednesday at 12 a.m. (ET, PT).

BASICS

• $29.98 SRP
• Street Date: July 20, 2004
• Languages: English
• Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
• Color / Closed Captioned
• Run Time: 156 mins.
• Rating: NR

04/07/04

SPIDER-MAN™-- PREMIERING JUNE 1 ON SUPERBIT DVD

Original Blockbuster Movie Presented in Spectacular Superbit™ Technology
Featuring Exclusive Audio Commentary with Star Tobey Maguire And A Movie Free Ticket To See The 2004 SPIDER-MAN Sequel

As the theatrical release date draws near for one of the most eagerly anticipated sequels ever, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment brings "Spidey" fever to a climax with the debut of the smash-hit comic book action extravaganza SPIDER-MAN into the Superbit collection of enhanced DVDs.  Highlighted by an exclusive audio commentary with star Tobey Maguire not available on any other DVD edition plus a free movie ticket coupon in specially marked packages to see SPIDER-MAN 2, the SPIDER-MAN Superbit DVD will premiere on June 1 priced to collect at $26.96 SLP.

Hailed as "sensational" by the Wall Street Journal, the Superbit Collection of titles has become the new benchmark in DVD home entertainment for pure performance and high resolution.  By reallocating space on the disc normally used for value-added content and multiple audio streams, Superbit DVDs can be encoded at approximately double their normal bit rate while offering full compatibility with the DVD Video format.   The result is picture quality that provides outstanding detail, which complements the performance of the latest progressive DVD video players.

Based on the legendary Marvel comic book character created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, SPIDER-MAN is the story of Peter Parker, a shy, intelligent teenager who is accidentally bitten by a genetically engineered spider.  Suddenly, he is empowered with the speed, strength and agility of a spider, transforming him into an extraordinary hero.  Directed by Sam Raimi (Darkman, The Simple Plan), SPIDER-MAN stars Tobey Maguire (Seabiscuit, The Cider House Rules), Kirsten Dunst (Bring It On, Mona Lisa Smile), Academy Award®-nominee Willem Dafoe and Golden Globe-winner James Franco (TV's "James Dean").

SPIDER-MAN Superbit DVD:

• Exclusive Audio Commentary By Star Tobey Maguire and J.K. Simmons
• Digitally Mastered Audio and Anamorphic Video
• Anamorphic Widescreen
• Audio:  English 5.1 Dolby Digital, DTS
• Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai
• Rated PG-13
• Running time: 121 minutes
• Color
• Closed Captioned
• DVD Catalog # 09752
• UPC Code: 0-43396-09752-0
• SLP $ 24.96

SAMURAI JACK: SEASON ONE-- TWO-DISC COLLECTOR SERIES DVD FEATURES THE FIRST 13 ORIGINAL ANIMATED EPISODES DEBUTING MAY 4 FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO

Emmy Award-Winning Cartoon Network Series Chops Its Way onto DVD For the First Time Ever

If you think Tom Cruise is really The Last Samurai, then you don't know Jack! On May 4, Warner Home Video (WHV) wields a powerful sword with the debut of the two-disc collector's set SAMURAI JACK: SEASON ONE, from the critically acclaimed Cartoon Network animated series. Featuring all 13 original episodes from the debut season available for the first time ever on DVD, SAMURAI JACK: SEASON ONE will be priced to own at $29.98 SRP.

Long Ago in a Distant Land...

From Genndy Tartakovsky, the acclaimed creator of Cartoon Network's animated "mocro-series" Star Wars: Clone Wars, comes the tale of a young samurai cast far into a high-tech future by the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku. Jack's only goal is to find a time portal so that he may return home to liberate his people from the terrible sorcerer and his demon forces that rule the world. Join Samurai Jack on the solitary warrior's quest to return to the past and undo the destruction that Aku has wrought upon the land.  A man of few words, Jack relies on his training as a warrior, combining intellect, restraint and physical strength, to help him along the way. Known for the series' innovative artwork, riveting musical score and intricate, action-packed plots, the many journeys of Samurai Jack are a must for any fan's collection.

Currently airing in its fourth season on Cartoon Network, SAMURAI JACK has been honored with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Animation and has won five Annie Awards including Outstanding Character Design in an Animated Television Program. SAMURAI JACK features the voices of Phil La Marr (Mad TV) and Mako (Pearl Harbor), and Season One includes special guest appearances by Mark Hamill (Star Wars) and Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show).

"SAMURAI JACK is truly a Cartoon Network original," said Christine Martinez, WHV Vice President, Non-theatrical Franchise Marketing. "With its visionary images, distinctive storytelling that pays homage to various cultures, hyper-kinetic action and an instant cult following stemming from the huge popularity of Dexter's Laboratory, SAMURAI JACK is a remarkable sword-swinging adventure cartoon that appeals to audiences of all ages." 

"Choosing to release SAMURAI JACK: SEASON ONE as Cartoon Network's first Collector Series DVD was a natural decision for us, as this series set a new standard for television animation when it was introduced.  With this release, the legend will continue to grow," said John Friend, senior vice president, Cartoon Network enterprises.  "Working closely with SAMURAI JACK creator Genndy Tartakovsky, we have created a collection that matches the artistry of the series and will satisfy the most sophisticated audience."

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

• The Making of Samurai Jack featurette with creator Genndy Tartakovsky and talent interviews
• Creator Commentary
• Original Artwork
• Original Animation Test
• Never-Before-Seen Footage
• Bonus trailers

BASICS

• $29.98 SRP
• Street Date: May 4, 2004
• Languages: English, Spanish, French
• Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
• Audio: Dolby Digital
• Running time: 286 mins.
• Rating: NR
• Color / Closed Captioned

ROUGHNECKS: STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES TRACKERS-- FUTURISTIC SCI-FI ACTION EXPLODES ON DVD JUNE 1

Final Action-Packed Installment from the Emmy Award®-Winning CG-Animated Series Based on the Popular Feature Film

Prepare yourself for the ultimate arachnid invasion!  In anticipation of the release of Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation, the action-packed sequel to the original cult-classic sci-fi epic from director Paul Verhoeven, fans of the intergalactic battle between humans and bugs will be excited to dive back into the trenches with another thrilling installment of the critically-acclaimed Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles animated adventures.  Premiering on DVD June 1 from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, ROUGHNECKS: STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES TRACKERS will feature an episode from the Emmy Award-winning series plus four bonus episodes, together at the incredible low price of $14.95 SLP.

Based on the book that inspired the hit movie, Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles combines non-stop combat action with mind-blowing, innovative computer-generated visuals for an unforgettable, cutting-edge sci-fi experience.  Battling seemingly invincible forces primed to take over the universe, Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles is a state-of-the-art CG- animated series that features ultra-cool elements of action, fantasy, high-tech gadgetry, teamwork, humor and of course lots of killer bugs!

After escaping a showdown on Klendathu, the Bug Queen is heading to Earth and it's up to the Roughnecks to sneak aboard her transport ship and destroy it from the inside out.  The mission appears successful until the Roughnecks land on Earth and Carl realizes the Bug Queen has survived to hatch her diabolical plot.

ROUGHNECKS: STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES - TRACKERS bonus episodes include:

Pluto and Beyond
Newsman Higgins gives a special combat report three weeks into the war. His account exposes the brutal reality of the trenches - in stark contrast to the bright optimism of the official reports.

Propaganda Machine
Higgins is ordered to prepare an uplifting news report to air back home, painting a rosy picture of what is, in fact, an increasingly deteriorating situation.

Marooned
Rico is left stranded in the depths of space after an air invasion jump goes awry.  As his suit's air supply dwindles, he drifts in and out of consciousness, recalling his relationships with Dizzy and Carmen.  Meanwhile, going against orders, Carmen is in a desperate race against the clock to get a rescue ship out to find him.

Court-Martial of Lt. Razak
During the battle for the Bug's home world, Lt. Razak stubbornly orders an airstrike that brings down friendly-fire on his old flame, General Redwing, and her troops. With the loss of these critical reinforcements, the base is vulnerable, and the Bugs gather for a final devastating massacre.  At Razak's trial it becomes clear that there is a traitor among the humans and as the Bugs move in, Razak, cannot, or will not, defend himself against the charges.

ROUGHNECKS: STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES - TRACKERS DVD:

• Four Bonus Episodes
• Digitally Mastered Audio Video
• Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: English, Japanese
• Bonus Trailers
• Scene Selections
• Not Rated
• Color / Close Captioned
• Running Time:  Approx. 21 mins.
• Catalog # 03419 / UPC Code: 0-43396-03419-8
• SLP: $14.95 DVD

THE MAN FROM COLORADO-- NEW TO DVD ON JUNE 8

Academy Award®-Winner William Holden and Golden Globe-Winner Glenn Ford Star in the Gritty Western Drama from Prolific Director Henry Levin

One of the first films to develop the "psychological Western" genre due to its dark and brooding central characters and themes, THE MAN FROM COLORADO (1948) from acclaimed filmmaker Henry Levin (The Desperado's, Murderer's Row) starred Academy Award®