Journey to the Center of the Earth (2-D and Limited-Edition 3-D) [Blu-ray]
New Line Cinema / 2008 / 92 Minutes / Rated PG
Street Date: October 28, 2008
Genres: Fantasy, action, family
Starring: Brendan Fraser
Director: Eric Brevig
Plot Synopsis: A science professor whose radical theories have completely tarnished his reputation. While backpacking across Iceland with his nephew Sean, the two explorers find a cave that leads them deep down into the bowels of the planet. And so they go on a quest to find out what has happened to the scientist's missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discovers a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. There they discover a bizarre landscape filled with terrifying creatures.
Disc Features:
- Audio Commentary - This track features director Eric Brevig and actor Brendan Fraser.
- Featurettes (HD, 19 minutes)
Tinker Bell (Blu-ray) Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment / 2008 / 78 Minutes / Rated G
Street Date: October 28, 2008
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Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Starring: Mae Whitman, Anjelica Huston, Kristin Chenoweth
Director: Bradley Raymond
Plot Synopsis: Born into the fantastic world of Pixie Hollow, Tinker Bell thinks her fairy talent as a tinker isn't as special or important as the other fairies talents. But when Tink tries to change who she is, she creates nothing but disaster! With encouragement from her friends Rosetta, Silvermist, Fawn and Iridessa, Tink learns the key to solving her problems lies in her unique tinker abilities and discovers that when she s true to herself, magical things can happen.
Disc Features:
• Featurette
• Set-top game
• "NaturePedia" Interactive Guide
HD Exclusive Content:
• "The Guide to Pixie Hollow" Interactive Guide (BD-Live Enhanced)
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (+ Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]
New Line Home Entertainment / 2008 / Rated G
Street Date: October 28, 2008
Genres: Drama, family, mystery
Starring: Abigail Breslin
Director: Patricia Rozema
Plot Synopsis: A young girl named Kit Kittredge, based on the American Girl doll collection, is determined to do herself proud and become a newspaper reporter.
Hell Ride [Blu-ray]
Weinstein Co. / 2008 / Rated R
Street Date: October 28, 2008
Genres: Action, Exploitation
Starring: Michael Madsen
Director: Larry Bishop
Plot Synopsis: HELL RIDE: The testosterone fueled biker-action film HELL RIDE, loaded with Quentin Tarantino's trademark style, blazes to Blu-Ray under the Dimension Extreme label from The Weinstein Company and Genius Products. An Official Selection of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, the lean, mean two-wheeled HELL RIDE DVD includes extensive bonus materials.
Disc Features:
• Audio Commentary
• 4 Featurettes
• Video Diary
Dead Space: Downfall [Blu-ray] + Digital Copy
Anchor Bay Entertainment / 2008 / Unrated
Street Date: October 28, 2008
Genres: Animation, Game
Plot Synopsis: An animated prequel to the Electronic Arts videogame 'Dead Space.'
Disc Features:
• Deleted Scene
• Cheat Codes
Plot Synopsis: On a deep space mining mission to a remote planet, an ancient religious relic - thought to be proof of the existence of God - is unearthed and brought aboard. When the unholy artifact unleashes a long-dormant alien race, its glimpse of Heaven transforms the ship into a living Hell. Prepare yourself for the disturbing opening chapters of the EA game that takes adult animation to graphic new levels of bloodshed and terror.
HD Exclusive Content:
• MP3 Soundtrack (BD-Live)
• Animatics and further special features (BD-Live)
The Polar Express Presented in 3-D [Blu-ray]
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Warner Home Video / 2004 / 100 Minutes / Rated G
Street Date: October 28, 2008
Genres: Animated, Family, Holiday
Starring: Tom Hanks
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Plot Synopsis: Destined to become a holiday perennial, The Polar Express also heralded a brave new world of all-digital filmmaking. Critics and audiences were divided between those who hailed it as an instant classic that captures the visual splendor and evocative innocence of Chris Van Allsburg's popular children's book, and those who felt that the innovative use of "performance capture"--to accurately translate live performances into all-digital characters--was an eerie and not-quite-lifelike distraction from the story's epic-scale North Pole adventure. In any case it's a benign, kind-hearted celebration of the yuletide spirit, especially for kids who have almost grown out of their need to believe in Santa Claus. Tom Hanks is the nominal "star" who performs five different computer-generated characters, but it's the visuals that steal this show, as director Robert Zemeckis indulges his tireless pursuit of technological innovation. No matter how you respond to the many wonders on display, it's clear that The Polar Express represents a significant milestone in the digital revolution of cinema. If it also fills you with the joy of Christmas (in spite of its Nuremberg-like rally of frantic elves), so much the better.
Disc Features:
• Deleted Song: "Smokey and Steamer Song"
• Featurettes: "You Look Familiar: The many Polar faces of Tom Hanks," "True Inspirations: Profiling author Chris Van Allsburg
HD Exclusive Content:
• 2-D and 3-D Versions
Elf [Blu-ray]
New Line Home Entertainment / 2004 / Rated PG-13
Street Date: October 28, 2008
Genres: Comedy, Family, Holiday
Starring: Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, Peter Dinklage
Director: Jon Favreau
Plot Synopsis: Will Ferrell with training wheels. The rambunctious comedian gives a funny, half-throttle performance as Buddy, a human raised by the elves at the North Pole. This good-spirited holiday comedy was directed by Jon Favreau, with nary a wannabe mobster or a swinger in sight. Even when Buddy comes to New York City, the movie is happy and chipper, with plenty of homages to Christmas movies past. The best scenes are a montage with Ferrell elfing around on the city streets, and his showdown with Peter Dinklage, in at least his third role as a touchy dwarf.
Disc Features:
• Audio commentary with Will Ferrell and Director Jon Favreau
• Elf Focus Points
• Elf Karaoke
• Interactive Game: "Buddy's Adventure Game"
• Digital Copy
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