9 December will bring the HBO release of Deadwood: The Complete Series. This comprehensive DVD box set of the foul-talkin’ western series will arrive with 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfers, Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks, and five featurettes. SRP is $179.97.

















4 November will bring the Blu-ray Disc release of Warren Miller’s Playground from Shout Factory. This compilation of amazing, extreme skiing footage will arrive with a 1080p transfer, but audio specs and the release’s bonus slate are still TBD. SRP is $29.98.

 



















The Final Countdown’s Blu-ray Disc release has been postponed one week, from 28 October to 4 November. Blue Underground Entertainment has cited a manufacturing delay for the push, but specs for the release remain intact. The film will arrive with a 1080p transfer, both DTS-HD Master 7.1 and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 tracks, a commentary by cinematographer Victor J. Kemper, two featurettes, and the film’s trailer. SRP is $34.95.















More details have been released for Paramount’s 30 December Blu-ray Disc edition of Days of Thunder. This Tom Cruise actioner will arrive with a 1080p transfer, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, and the film’s theatrical trailer. SRP is $29.99.


















2 December will bring the release of Lower Learning from Anchor Bay. This comedy starring Eva Longoria Parker and Rob Corddry will arrive with an anamorphic widescreen transfer, a Dolby Digital 5.1 track, a making-of featurette, some deleted scenes, a blooper reel, and the film’s trailer. SRP is $26.97.




27 January will bring the Blu-ray Disc release of Vicky Cristina Barcelona from The Weinstein Company and Genius Products. This acclaimed new film from Woody Allen starring Penelope Cruz will arrive with a 1080p transfer, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, and the film’s theatrical trailer. SRP is $34.98.

 















Final specs have been announced for Fox’s 2 December Blu-ray Disc release of Jingle All the Way. This holiday-themed Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy will arrive with a 1.85:1 1080p transfer, a DTS-HD Master 5.1 track, three featurettes, and a set of deleted scenes. SRP is $34.99.

















Sony will release 10 Items or Less: The Complete First and Second Seasons on 30 December. This popular TBS comedy series starring John Lehr and Bob Clendenin will arrive with 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfers, Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks, two featurettes, a blooper reel, and two viral videos. SRP is $29.95.
















Final specs have been announced for the 18 November release of Doughboys from MTI. This mobster-themed film starring Mike Starr and Andrew Keegan will arrive with a 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, a Dolby Digital 5.1 track, some cast interviews, trailers, and a set of text biographies. SRP is $24.95.
















11 November will bring the Buena Vista release of Scrubs: The Complete Seventh Season. This latest release of the acclaimed Zach Braff series will arrive with 1.33:1 transfers, Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks, two featurettes, some deleted scenes, a blooper reel, and a collection of audio commentaries (participants TBD). SRP is $29.99.
















Full specs have been made for Warner’s 18 November release of 300: Limited Collector’s Edition. This new DVD edition of the hit Gerard Butler film will arrive with an anamorphic widescreen transfer, a Dolby Digital 5.1 track, a commentary by director Zack Snyder, screenwriter Kurt Johnstad and cinematographer Larry Fong, a documentary (To the Hot Gates), five featurettes, some deleted scenes, and a collection of webisodes. SRP is $49.92.






25 November will bring the Sony Music Blu-ray Disc release of Ricky Martin Live: Black & White Tour. This concert film showcasing the energetic work of the internationally popular singer will arrive with a 1080p transfer, but audio specs and bonus features are still TBD. SRP is $24.98.




Final specs have been made available for Warner’s 9 December Blu-ray Disc release of The Mask. This blockbuster starring Jim Carrey will arrive with a 1.85:1 1080p transfer, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, two commentaries (one is by director Charles Russell, ex-New Line chair Bob Shaye, screenwriter Mike Werb, executive producer Mike Richardson, producer Bob Engelman, special effects supervisor Scott Squires, animation supervisor Tom Bertino, and cinematographer John Leonetti; the other is Russell solo), four featurettes, two deleted scenes (with optional director commentary), and the film’s trailer. SRP is $28.99.













Fox will release Reba: Season Five on 13 January. This Golden Globe-nominated series starring the amazing Ms. McEntire will see its fifth season arrive with 1.33:1 transfers and stereo tracks. No bonuses will be included. SRP is $29.98.


















The concert Stax is coming to DVD from Infinity Entertainment Group on 18 November. This double-feature documentary featuring a boatload of rare performances from singers like Isaac Hayes, Mavis Staples, and Booker T. Jones will arrive with a 1.33:1 transfer and a stereo track. No bonuses will be included. SRP is $24.98.




Full specs have also been released for Warner’s 9 December Blu-ray Disc release of Dumb & Dumber. This bonehead classic will arrive with a 1.85:1 1080p transfer, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, a boatload of deleted scenes, some trailers and TV spots, and a making-of featurette. SRP is $28.99.

















We have early word that Universal is preparing a 16 December Blu-ray Disc release of The Mummy Trilogy. These three flicks – The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, and The Mummy: The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor – will all have 1080p transfers and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 tracks, but specs for the edition’s full bonus slate are TBD. SRP is $94.98.
















MVD has announced plans to release The Story of the Yardbirds on 11 November. This look at the influential band whose members included Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page (among others) will arrive with a 1.33:1 transfer, a stereo track, and some bonus concert footage. SRP is $18.95.

















13 January will bring the Buena Vista Blu-ray Disc release of Swing Vote. This election-themed Kevin Costner comedy will arrive with a 2.40:1 1080p transfer, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, a commentary by director Joshua Michael Stern and screenwriter Jason Richman, some deleted scenes (with optional director commentary), and a making-of featurette. SRP is $39.98.
















23 December will bring the Blu-ray Disc release of The Women from Warner. This star-studded ensemble featuring performances from Meg Ryan, Annette Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, Jada Pinkett Smith, Bette Midler, Candice Bergen, and Carrie Fisher will arrive with a 1080p transfer, but audio specs, supplements, and SRP are still TBD.
















Warner and BBC Video have announced plans to release Oliver Twist on 24 February. This five-part BBC miniseries of the beloved Charles Dickens classic will arrive with a 1.78:1 anamorphic transfer, a stereo track, and a 30-minute making-of featurette. SRP is $19.98.

















Disney will release Space Buddies on Blu-ray Disc on 3 February. This family adventure about a band of dogs that travels to outer space will arrive with a 1080p transfer and a DTS-HD Master 5.1 track, a blooper reel, an Alyson Stoner music video, and a featurette. SRP is $34.99.

















13 January will bring the Blu-ray Disc release of the Lionsgate comedy My Best Friend’s Girl. Starring Dane Cook and Kate Hudson, the film will arrive with a 1080p transfer, but audio specs and supplements have yet TBD. SRP is $39.99.

















Warner will release Any Given Sunday on Blu-ray Disc on 27 January. This acclaimed Oliver Stone football movie starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz will arrive with a 1.85:1 1080p transfer, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, two commentaries (one with Stone, one with Foxx), a collection of Foxx’s screen tests, a making-of documentary, a set of deleted scenes with optional director commentary, a blooper reel, some montages, a set of music-only audio excerpts from the film, three music videos, some stills galleries, and the movie’s trailer. SRP is $28.99.














Warner has announced more specs for their 30 December Blu-ray Disc release of Wedding Crashers. This Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson comedy will arrive with a 2.35:1 1080p transfer, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, two commentaries (one with Vaughn and Wilson, the other with director David Dobkin), deleted scenes (with optional director commentary), two featurettes, a music video, and two trailers. SRP is $28.99.















10 February will bring the Blu-ray Disc release of A History of Violence from Warner. This Oscar-nominated thriller from David Cronenberg will arrive with a 1080p transfer, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, a Cronenberg commentary, a set of featurettes, some deleted scenes, and the film’s trailer. SRP is $28.95.

















10 February will bring the Warner release of Amadeus on Blu-ray Disc. This Oscar-winning epic from director Milos Forman will arrive with a 1080p transfer, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track, a commentary track by Forman, a making-of documentary, a bonus CD with ten tracks, and a digital copy DVD. SRP is $34.95.

















We also have final specs for Fox’s 2 December release of Home Alone on Blu-ray Disc. This career-launching hit for Macaulay Culkin will arrive with a 1.85:1 1080p transfer, a DTS-HD Master 5.1 track, a commentary by director Chris Columbus and Culkin, seven featurettes, some deleted scenes, a blooper reel, and the film’s trailer. SRP is $34.99.
















30 December will bring the Blu-ray Disc release of Surfer, Dude from Anchor Bay. This wave-catching comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson will arrive with a 1080p transfer, a commentary (participants TBD), a featurette, some deleted scenes, and a set of making-of webisodes, but the audio specs are still TBD. SRP is $34.98.
















4 November will bring the Blu-ray Disc release of Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot from MVD. This documentary from Beastie Boy Adam Yauch about a group of kids vying for a slot in the Elite 24 high school basketball tournament will arrive with a 1080p transfer; audio specs and bonus features (if any) are still undetermined. SRP is $39.98.
















HBO will release Generation Kill on Blu-ray Disc on 16 December. This Irag war miniseries will arrive with 1080p transfers and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 tracks, but bonus features have yet to be confirmed. SRP is $79.98.




Warner will release a limited edition DVD of Sex and the City: The Movie on 9 December. This version of the blockbuster film will arrive with an anamorphic widescreen transfer, a Dolby Digital 5.1 track, more than four hours of bonus features, a CD compilation of songs inspired by the film, and an accompanying hardcover photo book. SRP is $69.98.














MGM will release Elephant Tales on 9 December. This family-oriented animal adventure will arrive with a 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer and a stereo track. No bonuses will be included. SRP is $26.98.


















23 December will bring the release of Hamlet 2 from Universal. This Sundance hit starring Steve Coogan and Catherine Keener will arrive with a 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, a Dolby Digital 5.1 track, a commentary by director Andrew Fleming and writer Pam Brady, a set of deleted scenes, two featurettes, and the film’s trailer. SRP is $29.98.
















MVD will release The Beatles: Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon and McCartney 1966-1970 on 25 November. This look at the songwriting of some of the world’s most beloved pop stars will arrive with a 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, a stereo track, some bonus interviews, and a set of text biographies. SRP is $19.95.