Chimp Appeal - 2:42pm

Get yer stinkin' paws off me, you damn dirty ape! Yes, those crazy chimps are back. On February 3rd, Fox Home Entertainment will release a new 35th Anniversary Edition of the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes. What can fans expect this go-round? How about separate 4:3 full screen and (at last) a new 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen versions, each with a Dolby Digital 5.1 remix and so many extras it takes two discs to hold it all: two audio commentaries with Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy, Kim Hunter and effects artist John Chambers, plus a second commentary/isolated score with composer Jerry Goldsmith, a text commentary by Eric Greene, the "Behind The Planet Of The Apes" documentary, exclusive Roddy McDowall home movies, rare dailies and outtakes, the featurettes "A Look Behind The Planet Of The Apes," "Don Taylor Directs Escape from the Planet of the Apes," "J. Lee Thompson Directs Conquest of the Planet of the Apes" and the original EPK, multiple still galleries including photos, production art and film reviews, and trailers for all of the Apes flicks. Retail is $26.95.

Also just announced from Fox is the studio's January 13th lineup of foreign film, direct-to-video and limited release flicks: Lucia Lucia, La Ley de Herodes, Por La Libre and Sin Dejar Huella, plus Heart of Dragon, Eastern Condor, My Lucky Stars, Duel to the Death and In the Line of Duty 4. All are presented in their original aspect ratios and, for the theatrical releases, include trailers. Retail is $19.95 for the foreign releases and $9.95 for the rest.

Fans of bad B-movies will get the chance to check out Brian Helgeland's recent box office bust The Order, which debuts on December 30th. THis special edition includes an anamorphic widescreen transfer, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround track, audio commentary with Helgeland, 8 deleted scenes with optional commentary and the trailer. Retail is $27.95.

Rounding out Fox's latest announcements are numerous TV on DVD releases. Angel: Season Three streets on February 10th and includes 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfers and Dolby 2.0 surround tracks, plus audio commentary on the episodes "Billy," "Lullaby" and "Waiting in the Wings," deleted scenes with optional commentary, the featurettes "Darla: Deliver Us from Evil," "Page to Screen" and "Season 3 Overview," outtakes, screen tests and a still gallery with approximately 50 images. Retail is $69.95. In Living Color: Season 1 streets on February 3rd and spans four discs and includes 4:3 full screen transfers, Dolby 2.0 surround tracks and audio commentaries on select episodes and the "Back in Step with the Fly Girls" featurette. Retail is $39.95. And at last making its DVD debut on February 17th is Roswell: Season One, a six-disc set which includes all 23 first season episodes presented in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby 2.0 surround. Extras include audio commentaries on the episodes "Pilot," "285 South," "Blood Brother," "Heat Wave," "Independence Day," " Max to the Max" and "Destiny," deleted scenes with optional commentary, a gag reel, audition footage and the "Save Yourself" music video. Retail is $59.95.

Woody's Latest - 2:42pm

Rounding out today's news is the latest from Woody Allen. On December 23rd, DreamWorks Home Entertainment will release the New York auteur's romantic comedy Anything Else, starring American Pie's Jason Biggs and Christina Ricci. In typical Woody fashion, there are no extras aside from the trailer, and the flick is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby 2.0 stereo. Retail is $26.95.