| New Video and DVD Releases | |
| Part 1: This Week's New Releases on Video/DVD |
by Ivana Redwine
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for November 18, 2003, including, "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life," ""The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers" Platinum Series Special Extended Edition," "The Santa Clause 2," "Sinbad - Legend of the Seven Seas," and "Winged Migration." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.
November 18, 2003 - Video and DVD Releases
"Lara
Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life"
Length:
117 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for action violence and some sensuality
In this action-adventure movie, which is the sequel to "Lara Croft Tomb Raider" (2001), Angelina Jolie again plays archaeologist Lara Croft. In "Cradle of Life," Lara is caught up in a struggle against biological terrorists for control of Pandora's Box, the deadly contents of which could kill millions. Her mission takes her to various locations around the globe, and she is assisted much of the time by her former lover (Gerard Butler).
Selected Special DVD Features:• Director's
Commentary by
Jan De Bont
• Full-Screen
and Widescreen Anamorphic Formats
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
"The Lord of
the Rings - The Two Towers" Platinum Series Special Extended Edition
Tagline: "A new power is rising."
Length:
222 minutes
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for epic battle sequences and scary images
This is the second installment in a single long story that spans three films based on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. Many find it worthwhile to review “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) before tackling “The Two Towers.” This time around, Frodo (Elijah Wood), accompanied by Sam, continues his quest to destroy a magic Ring. Meanwhile, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) leads the way in an epic battle against evil forces.
Selected Special DVD Features:• Four-Disc DVD Set
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
"The Santa
Clause 2"
Tagline: "What's Christmas fun without some reindeer games."
Length:
105 minutes
MPAA Rating:
G
Tim Allen starred in the family Christmas comedy "The Santa Clause" (1994), and he reprises his role in this sequel. Scott Calvin (Allen) became Santa Claus several years ago, but he learns he will lose the job if he doesn't marry. He leaves the North Pole to deal with his son's school problems and falls for his son's principal (Elizabeth Mitchell). But while Scott is away, an evil plastic duplicate Santa seizes control at the North Pole.
Selected Special DVD Features:• Available in Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions
Formats
Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check
for availability on VHS. Length:
86 minutes This animated film chronicles the adventures of Sinbad (voice of Brad Pitt)
as he sails the high seas. Sinbad, accompanied by first mate Kale (voice of
Dennis Haysbert) and Marina (voice of Catherine Zeta-Jones), sets out on a perilous
journey to retrieve the magical Book of Peace from the Goddess of Chaos (voice
of Michelle Pfeiffer). They must return with the book in 10 days to save the
life of Sinbad's friend Proteus (voice of Joseph Fiennes). • Available
in Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions
Formats
Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check
for availability on VHS.
"Sinbad
- Legend of the Seven Seas"
MPAA Rating:
PG for adventure action, some mild sensuality and brief language
"Winged
Migration"
Length:
98 minutes
MPAA Rating:
G
This Oscar-nominated documentary features unusual footage of migrating birds. Accompanied by minimal narration, the film shows shots of birds across all seven continents, often in picturesque locations. Airplanes, helicopters, balloons, and ultralight aircraft were employed, and special equipment was sometimes used for gatherings of birds on the ground. Many kinds of birds are shown, including terns, cranes, ducks, and geese.
Selected Special DVD Features:• Director's
Commentary by Jacques Perrin
• Widescreen Anamorphic Format
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
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