The Twilight Saga: New Moon [Blu-ray]
Disney/Buena Vista / 2009 / 97 Minutes / Rated G
Street Date: March 16, 2010
Overall Grade 
Compulsory!Genres: Romance, suspense-thriller, fantasy
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson
Director: Chris Weitz
Plot Synopsis: In the second chapter of Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling Twilight series, the romance between mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) grows more intense as ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. When Edward leaves in an effort to keep Bella safe, she tests fate in increasingly reckless ways in order to glimpse her love once more. But when she’s saved from the brink by her friend, Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), Bella will uncover mysteries of the supernatural world that will put her in more peril than ever before.
Disc Features:
- Audio Commentary by director Chris Weitz and editor Peter Lambert
- Six-Part Documentary takes you behind the scenes of the film
- Rehearsal Footage with Muse, who is featured on the hit soundtrack
- Three Music Videos from Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina and Mute Math
The Princess and The Frog (Three Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo with Digital Copy)
Disney/Buena Vista / 2009 / 97 Minutes / Rated G
Street Date: March 16, 2010
Overall Grade Must own!Genres: Animation, family
Starring: Bruno Campos, Jennifer Cody, Keith David, and Jenifer Lewis
Director: Ron Clements, Jon Kusker
Plot Synopsis: Disney celebrates a modern-day classic from the directors of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. Discover what really happened after the princess kissed the frog in an inspired twist on the world's most famous kiss. This hilarious adventure leaps off the screen with stunning animation, irresistible music and an unforgettable cast of characters. Enter Princess Tiana's world of talking frogs, singing alligators and lovesick fireflies as she embarks on an incredible journey through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. Spurred on by a little bit of courage and a great big dream, these new friends come to realize what's truly important in life...love, family and friendship. Overflowing with humor and heart, The Princess and the Frog is an incredible motion picture experience your whole family will want to enjoy again and again!
Disc Features:
- Audio Commentary by Directors/Co-writers John Musker and Ron Clements with Producer Peter Del Vecho
- Deleted Scenes (HD, 11:43)
- "Never Knew I Needed" by Ne-Yo Music Video (HD, 4:04)
- What Do You See? The Princess Portraits Game
- Work-in-Progress Version
- Bringing Animation to Life (HD, 8:08)
- Magic in the Bayou: Making of a Princess (HD, 22:11)
- The Return to Hand Drawn Animation (HD, 2:43)
- The Disney Legacy (HD, 2:31)
- Disney's Newest Princess (HD, 2:51)
- Princess and the Animator (HD, 2:26)
- Conjuring the Villain (HD, 1:50)
- Return to the Animated Musical (HD, 3:13)
- Art Galleries (HD)
Ninja Assasin (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)
Warner Brothers / 2009 / 99 Minutes / Rated R
Street Date: March 16, 2010
Genres: Action packed
Starring: Rain
Director: James McTeique
Plot Synopsis: The entertaining, adrenaline-packed Ninja Assassin wastes no time cutting quite literally to the guts and gore of the mysterious world of ninja warriors--the blood flows as freely as champagne on New Year's Eve. Only 3-D might have made it even better. Taken from the streets as a child, the orphan Raizo (Korean pop artist Rain, in his first leading role) is molded into a deadly assassin through methods that might make even the strong of stomach wince. The story flows from present-day Berlin to Raizo's brutal training by the Ozunu, one of the mythical Nine Clans that perform political assassinations around the world. Refusal to follow an order by the clan leader forces Raizo into a life on the run. When Mika (Naomie Harris), a Europol researcher, gets too close to the truth, Raizo risks detection by his former clan-mates to protect her, and to exact his revenge. Fans of ninja films will rejoice in the classic story, while action aficionados will find plenty of heart-pounding thrills in every fight scene. Admittedly, the plot, especially Europol's interest in the mythical clans, exists merely to move the story from one fight scene to the next. But who cares when the action shots--especially the literal firefight at the end--are so exciting.
Disc Features:
- The Story of the Ninja: Myth, Lore, Training and Combat
- The Extreme Sport of a Ninja: an elite group of noted freerunners, martial artists and gymnasts brings to life the breathtaking and bloody action
- Training Rain: transforming a singer/dancer/actor into a powerful ninja
- 'Clash of the Titans' sneak peek
Did You Hear About the Morgans? [Blu-ray]
Sony Pictures / 2009 / 103 Minutes / Rated PG-13
Street Date: March 16, 2010
Genres: Romantic comedy
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Hugh Grant
Director: Marc Lawrence
Plot Synopsis: Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker play an estranged husband and wife, both die-hard New Yorkers; while trying to patch things up, they witness a murder and have to go into witness protection in backwater Wyoming. Encounters with bears, bingo, and rodeo clowns ensue. The fish-out-of-water formula is not particularly inspired, but Grant and Parker are well matched; they're both pros who establish an immediate rapport and comfort with each other, making them persuasive as a married couple who haven't fallen out of love. On top of that, the supporting cast is top-notch: Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men) as Parker's snippy assistant, Sam Elliott (Thank You for Smoking) as the Wyoming marshal assigned to protect the neurotic couple, and Mary Steenburgen (Melvin and Howard) as the marshal's tough-as-nails wife are only the most recognizable of the solid ensemble playing the quirky characters surrounding the feuding romantic leads. Writer-director Marc Lawrence previously directed Grant to stronger effect in Music & Lyrics and, in particular, Two Weeks Notice, in which Grant and Sandra Bullock proved surprisingly sparky.
Disc Features:
- Audio Commentary - Director Marc Lawrence is joined by Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker for a deeper discussion about the 'Morgans' production.
- Location, Location, Location! (HD, 18 min)
- Cowboys and Cosmopolitans (HD, 8 min) - This is a closer look at the cast and the chemistry between its two leads.
- Park Avenue Meets the Prairie (HD, 5 min) - Costume designer Christopher Peterson talks about the different fashions of big city versus Midwestern.
- A Bear of a Scene (HD, 5 min)
- Deleted Scenes (HD, 4 min)
- Outtakes (HD, 7 min)
- International Special (HD, 13 min)
- Trailers (HD)
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