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Mickey Mouse Club The Best of Britney Justin Christina

2009-11-23T23:15:31-05:00

Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera are three of the biggest names in pop music, but that's not the only thing they have in common. In the early '90s, all three were members of the cast of The Disney Channel's revived version of The Mickey Mouse Club, and this home video collection features memorable performances from Spears, Timberlake, and Aguilera before they grew up and found fame on their own. The Mickey Mouse Club: The Best of Britney, Justin and Christina includes musical numbers, hometown profiles and much more featuring the talented pre-teens. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

The Our Gang Story

2009-11-22T12:57:36-05:00

The Our Gang Story documents the history of some of the most beloved film characters in history. The film charts the development of the Little Rascals and chronicles what happens to many of the individual members once they left the group. Included is a section on how producer Hal Roach turned down both Mickey Rooney and Shirley Temple for spots in the group, footage from an anniversary of some of the surviving members, and clips from the one and only Little Rascals feature film. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Look Up in the Sky The Amazing Story of Superman

2009-11-22T11:47:54-05:00

From the comic book to the silver screen and beyond, few superheroes have left such a lasting impression on the fantasy-loving masses as mild-mannered "Daily Planet"-reporter-turned-high-flying-bulletproof-do-gooder Superman. In this documentary set to celebrate the release of X-Men director Bryan Singer's 2006 film Superman Returns, the exciting history of the Man of Steel is told through interviews and archival footage of past Superman films, television shows, and comics. A special sneak preview of newly released footage from Superman Returns ensured that fans received a comprehensive history of their favorite caped crusader that led right up to the release of the highly anticipated film. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Changed Lives Miracles of the Passion

2009-11-21T10:42:11-05:00

Changed Lives: Miracles of the Passion puts before the camera many people who claim that seeing Mel Gibson's The Passion of The Christ was a life-changing experience. People tell stories about sicknesses being healed, finding God, and even confessing to heinous crimes after seeing the movie. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Mickey Mouse Club The Best of Britney Justin Christina

2009-11-20T23:18:22-05:00

The Kid Stays in the Picture

2009-11-20T00:49:44-05:00

Robert Evans' rise from second-string actor (who really was discovered while lounging by the pool at the Beverly Hills Hotel) to head of one of Hollywood's biggest movie studios is told from the viewpoint of Evans himself in this documentary, adapted from his autobiography (and featuring Evans' own narration). In 1957, Evans had already achieved success in the garment business when actress Norma Shearer spotting him at poolside and suggested he should play her late husband, legendary producer Irving Thalberg, in the movie Man of a Thousand Faces. While Evans knew he wasn't cut out to be an actor, he discovered he liked the movie business, and after becoming a film industry executive, Evans was named head of production at Paramount in the late '60s. Under Evans' leadership, Paramount produced such classics as Rosemary's Baby, Love Story, and The Godfather. He also married actress Ali McGraw; however, McGraw left Evans for Steve McQueen after they starred together in The Getaway. After leaving Paramount to become a producer (and racking up hits like Chinatown and Marathon Man), Evans' golden touch began to elude him; an arrest for drugs seemed to put an end to his career, until he made a comeback as a freelance producer in the 1990s on such films as Sliver and The Saint. Part of the narration for The Kid Stays in the Picture was drawn from the book-on-tape version of Robert Evans' autobiography of the same name, which featured Evans reading his own work; the audio book has developed a cult following of its own, and legend has it Dustin Hoffman based his performance in Wag the Dog on Evans' reading style on the tape. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

National Geographic Beyond the Movie The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King

2009-11-19T14:40:14-05:00

While J.R.R. Tolkien's -Lord of the Rings trilogy has stood the test of time to become one of the best-loved works in the canon of fantasy literature, like much fantasy writing, its story also has a basis in fact. National Geographic: Beyond the Movie -- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a documentary which examines the production of Peter Jackson's epic film version of the final book in Tolkien's trilogy, but also explores the historical and geographical parallels between the fictional world of Middle Earth and real-world places and events. The documentary features interviews with Jackson and his crew as well as noted historians, and includes exciting clips from the picture. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

The Matrix Revisited

2009-11-18T22:27:21-05:00

Josh Oreck directed this look at the making of The Matrix. In addition to an explanation of the technical achievements, the documentary contains behind-the-scenes footage of stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Laurence Fishburne. One of the most informative sections of the film details the work that went into creating the thrilling fight sequences that appear in the film. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

The Kid Stays in the Picture

2009-11-18T20:12:32-05:00

Star Wait

2009-11-18T02:43:21-05:00

National Geographic Beyond the Movie The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King

2009-11-17T17:55:37-05:00

The Three Stooges Festival

2009-11-17T14:02:07-05:00

This collection of Three Stooges material offers many highlights for fans, including Curly's debut in the group, footage of onscreen foil Ted Healy, coming attractions, television appearances, and the pilot for a network television series that failed to attract the attention of executives. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Jeopardy An Inside Look at Americas Favorite Quiz Show

2009-11-16T23:57:11-05:00

Take a behind-the-scenes look at one of America's most popular and enduring quiz shows in this release that offers Jeopardy! fans a revealing tour of Alex Trebek's television kingdom as well as footage from some of the most memorable episodes. In addition to the opportunity to have popular questions answered by Jeopardy! researchers, writers, producers, and the Clue Crew, this release also offers a look at such fan favorites as the Tournament of Champions episodes and the episode in which Ken Jennings' extended winning streak came to an end. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

An Evening with Kevin Smith 2 Even Harder

2009-11-16T06:09:13-05:00

Writer/director Kevin Smith is well known for his sincere devotion to his loyal fan base, and in this release, the man behind Clerks, Mallrats, and Dogma sets his sights on college campuses in London and Toronto in order to answer questions and offer a series of amusing anecdotes. Joining Smith on-stage is frequent collaborator Jason Mewes, who samples Canadian cuisine with the director and tries out a number of humorous pick-up lines on unsuspecting urbanites. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

An Evening with Kevin Smith 2 Even Harder

2009-11-15T18:14:26-05:00