The new DVD releases include Blades of Glory, Kickin' It Old Skool and Year of the Dog. In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.
August 28, 2007 - New Video and DVD Releases:
Tagline: "Kick some ice."
Length: 93 minutesMPAA Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, language, a comic violent image and some drug references
Will Ferrell and Jon Heder star in this comedy about competitive ice skating. Chazz Michael Michaels (Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Heder) are rivals who tie for the championship, get into a brawl and are banned from the sport. But it turns out the rules only bar them from singles competition: they are not prohibited from teaming up to become the first male pair in ice skating history. Chazz and Jimmy try to put aside their differences and develop a routine to go up against the current champs, a brother-and-sister pair. Selected DVD Special Features:
- Available in Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions
- Also Available on Blu-ray Disc
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
Kickin' It Old Skool DVD
Length: 107 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual content and language
Jamie Kennedy stars in this comedy. The film has a prologue set in 1986 that introduces youngsters who are good at break dancing, but a kid named Justin attempts a fancy move, lands on his head and goes into a coma. The main story gets underway 20 years later when Justin (now played by Jamie Kennedy) regains consciousness to find his medical care has left his parents deep in debt. He sets out to reunite his old break dance crew and enter a competition with a $100,000 prize. Also, he hopes to win the heart of an attractive dance instructor (Maria Menounos).
- Widescreen
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
Tagline: "Has the world left you a stray?"
Length: 97 minutesMPAA Rating: PG-13 for some suggestive references
Molly Shannon stars in this unconventional comedy that was written and directed by Mike White. Although this marks White's directorial debut, his previous screenwriting credits include Nacho Libre, The School of Rock and The Good Girl. The protagonist in Year of the Dog is Peggy (Shannon), an office assistant who is awkward with people and obsesses over her pet beagle, Pencil. When Pencil dies, Peggy is thrown into emotional chaos. She tries to relate to a couple of unsuitable men (John C. Reilly, Peter Sarsgaard) and goes bonkers as an animal-rights activist. Selected DVD Special Features:
- Widescreen
- Commentary
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
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