 The
Sum of Us - 1:30pm
Yikes! What happened to Rob Reiner? After a string of hits and
misses, his latest romantic drama Alex & Emma
was slated for great things, but opened to rather dreadful reviews
and empty movie screens. Overlooked gem or another example of
a director who should just call it quits? Decide for yourself
on December 23rd when Warner Home Video will release the misbegotten
comedy in separate anamorphic widescreen and full screen editions,
both with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround tracks, audio commentary
by Reiner and star Luke Wilson and the trailer. Retail is $27.95.
Also just announced from Warner is the kiddie favorite The
Little Polar Bear. This heartwarming tale will hit stores
on December 2nd and features a 4:3 full screen transfer and Dolby
Digital 5.1 and 2.0 surround tracks. There are no extras, but
retail is a mere $19.95.
 Sluts
in the City - 1:30pm
Cover your children's eyes and ears... it is the return of everyone's
favorite horny urbanites, the girls of Sex and the City:
The Complete Fifth Season. HBO Home Video will debut
this four-disc set on December 30th, complete with 4:3 full screen
transfers, Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 surround tracks, audio commentary
with Michael Patrick King (on select episodes), a making-of featurette
the "Sex and the City" interactive trivia game with
over 30 questions, filmographies and episodic previews. Retail
is $49.95. Don't you just want it now?
Boob Tube - 1:30pm
Rounding out today's news is yet more TV on DVD. Just announced
from A&E Home Video. is an October 28th release date for Homicide:
Life On The Street - The Complete Season 3. Each episode
is presented in 4:3 full screen transfers and English Dolby 2.0
stereo, along with extras including audio commentary on two episodes,
promo spots and episodes synopses. Retail is $99.95.
Also due for release on the 28th is Brooklyn South: The
Complete Series. Steven Bochco's acclaimed and controversial
series ran for only 22 episodes, all of which are presented here
in 4:3 full screen and 2.0 stereo. Extras include audio commentary
with co-creator David Milch on the pilot episode, filmographies,
"Ten Codes" police production notes and episode synopses.
Retail will also set you back $99.95.
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