DVD Releases for August 26, 2008

In this week's new releases:

Heroes on their second crusade, an entourage on parade, a martial arts master who makes the grade, the formative years of a Disney mermaid... and we learn that what happens in Vegas, stays in the shade.

Also this week:

College friendships don't fade, a Korean romantic comedy gets remade, protestors are betrayed by a Chicago Police brigade... and another video game becomes a feature film, I'm afraid.

              

Redbelt "Redbelt" is the story of Mike Terry (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a Jiu-Jitsu teacher who has avoided the prize fighting circuit, choosing instead to pursue an honorable life by operating a self-defense studio with a samurai's code. An accident on a dark, rainy night between an off-duty officer (Max Martini) and a distraught lawyer (Emily Mortimer) puts in motion a series of events that will change Terry's life dramatically, introducing him to a world of promoters (Ricky Jay, Joe Mantegna) and movie star Chet Frank (Tim Allen). In order to pay off his debts and regain his honor, Terry must step into the ring for the first time in his life. List Price: $27.96    Our Price: $24.99   Buy Now

      

What Happens in Vegas Two strangers looking for a night to remember get a morning after they'll never forget in "What Happens In Vegas." Cameron Diaz stars as a highly-strung stockbroker who is dumped by her boyfriend; Ashton Kutcher plays a slacker carpenter fired by his father from his job. In desperate need of a sabbatical, both immediately go to Sin City, where they meet and, after a night of drunken debauchery, get married. With plans to divorce after returning home, things come to a screeching halt when he hits a huge jackpot with her money. List Price: $34.98    Our Price: $23.99    Buy Now

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning Dive deep into the secrets of the early years of one of Disney's most beloved princesses with "The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning," a new full-length "prequel" out this week. Imagine a time long before Ariel met Prince Eric and walked on land, a time when music was banned from the underwater kingdom of Atlantica. Torn between family duty and her love of music, Ariel must make the most difficult choice of her life. With the help of her friends, Sebastian and Flounder and her six amusing sisters, will the young mermaid be able to restore music, friendship and love to the kingdom?   List Price: $29.99    Our Price: $15.99    Buy Now

Purple Violets In "Purple Violets," four college friends meet up again years later and reconnect in ways that will change their lives forever. The film stars Selma Blair, Debra Messing, Patrick Wilson and writer/director Edward Burns. "Purple Violets," which received its world premiere at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, holds the distinction of being the first film to be made available as a download exclusively on iTunes, prior to distribution through other outlets. List Price: $19.98    Our Price: $12.99    Buy Now

Postal "Postal," another feature-length film based on a popular video game, arrives on DVD this week. After a clueless slacker named the Postal Dude (Zack Ward) loses his job, he joins his shady Uncle Dave (Dave Foley) and a bevy of big-breasted, scantily clad female cult followers in a scheme to steal a shipment of hot new toys. But first they must foil a band of ruthless terrorists led by none other than Osama Bin Laden and save the world from destruction. "Postal" is a "comedy" that threatens the very limits of common decency. List Price: $26.99    Our Price: $22.99    Buy Now

My Sassy Girl An off-beat romantic comedy, "My Sassy Girl," is yet another direct-to-home-video release this week. The film is based on the graphic novel series, turned best-selling novel, by Kim Ho-sik that detailed his relationship with his off-the-wall college girlfriend. The book was then adapted for the screen and became the highest grossing Korean comedy ever. This American remake stars Jesse Bradford and Elisha Cuthbert. List Price: $27.98    Our Price: $19.99    Buy Now

Chicago 10 At the 1968 Democratic Convention, protestors, denied permits for demonstrations, repeatedly clashed with the Chicago Police Department, who waged a week-long terror campaign that resulted in riots witnessed live by a television audience of over 50 million. The events had a polarizing effect on the country. Written and directed by Brett Morgen, "Chicago 10" is a new documentary that - through a mix of archival footage and new animation -  explores the build-up to and unraveling of the Chicago Conspiracy Trial. Hank Azaria, Dylan Baker, Nick Nolte, Mark Ruffalo, Roy Scheider, Liev Schreiber and Jeffrey Wright provide the voices. List Price: $29.98    Our Price: $20.99    Buy Now

Heroes: Season 2 Just in time to refresh your memory before the new season begins, the Emmy-nominated NBC hit "Heroes" is back on DVD with a 4-Disc boxed set of Season 2 that includes every episode from the show's Second Season. Plus, see what could have been with exclusive bonus features that reveal the untold stories that never aired and an alternate ending to the season finale where the fate of humanity takes an ominous turn.   List Price: $39.98    Our Price: $24.99    Buy Now

Entourage: The Complete Fourth Season Also timed to coincide with the debut of its new season on HBO, the Fourth Season of "Entourage" hits the street this week. Sure it would be great to have it all, but at what price? For Vince, Eric, Drama and Turtle, life in Hollywood's fast lane can be an intoxicating ride. In Season Four, Eric and Vince have taken on new roles as producers. Will their film be hailed as a critical masterpiece, or will it end up on the trash heap of broken Tinseltown dreams? List Price: $39.98    Our Price: $25.99    Buy Now

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A complete list of top DVD releases for the week follows after the jump.

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Entourage - The Complete Fourth Season
One Tree Hill - The Complete Fifth Season
NCIS - The Fifth Season
The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Beginning
The Secret [Blu-ray]
The Shield - The Complete Sixth Season
Three Stooges Collection 3: 1940-1942
Heroes: Season 2
Heroes: Season 2  [Blu-ray]
The Nightmare Before Christmas (2-Disc Collector's Edition) + Digital Copy
The Nightmare Before Christmas [Blu-ray] + Digital Copy
Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom
Heroes: Season 1 [Blu-ray]
The Untouchables: Season Two, Vol. 2
CNN Presents: Black in America
Warner Home Video Western Classics Collection
Errol Flynn Westerns Collection
Max and Ruby: Max & Ruby's Perfect Pumpkin
The Stalking Moon
U-571 [Blu-ray]
NCIS - Seasons 1-5
The Adventures of Robin Hood [Blu-ray]
Afro Samurai: Season One - Director's Cut [Blu-ray]
Ultimate Fighting Championship, Vol. 84: III Will
Miami Vice (2006) (Unrated)  [Blu-ray]
Redbelt
Redbelt [Blu-ray]
Go Diego Go! Diego's Halloween
The Rape of Europa
Pale Rider [Blu-ray]
Blu-ray Action Starter Pack
Escape From Fort Bravo
Blue Man Group: How to Be a Megastar Live! [Blu-ray]
Battle 360: Season 1
NFL Greatest Games Series: Green Bay Packers Greatest Games
Many Rivers to Cross
Curious George: Sails with Pirates and Other Curious Capers
What Happens in Vegas (Extended Jackpot Edition w/ Digital Copy)
What Happens in Vegas [Blu-ray]
What Happens in Vegas
Terry Pratchett's Discworld Collection (Wyrd Sisters / Soul Music)
Dirty Jobs Collection 3
In the Arms of My Enemy
Elvis Presley - A Documentary
Purple Violets
Cimarron
Bangkok Love Story
Postal [Blu-ray]
Postal: Unrated Edition
Postal
Brotherhood of the Wolf - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Shipwrecked
Saddle the Wind
Dog The Bounty Hunter: The Best Of Season Four
The Law and Jake Wade
Lynch (One)
Chicago 10
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Gypsy Caravan: When the Road Bends
Everybody Hates Chris: The Third Season
The Best of Penis Massage
Virgin Territory
Alfresco
Tall Tale: The Unbelieveable Adventure
The Duchess of Duke Street - The Complete Collection
Death Note Standard w/Limited Collector's Figurine Vol 6
End of Days  [Blu-ray]
The Perfect Pregnancy Workout vol. 2
Puccini: La Boheme [Blu-ray]
The Land Before Time - Magical Discoveries
Delicatessen (Special Edition)
Dude Where's My Car [Blu-Ray]
My Sassy Girl
American Experience: George H.W. Bush
a/k/a Tommy Chong
The Best of Comedy Central Presents II
UFO Hunters - Season 1 (History) (Steelbook)
NFL Greatest Games Series: Denver Broncos Greatest Games
American Experience: Nixon
Verdi: Il Trovatore [Blu-ray]
Where the Wild Things Are...and 5 More Stories by Maurice Sendak
Fat Albert's Halloween Special
Leonard Bernstein

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