New on Blu-ray and DVD: October 4

The Story: Gene Wilder stars in the original big-screen adaptation of the fantastical Roald Dahl children's tale, full of flavorful tunes and visual wonders. On a whirlwind tour of Willy's incredible, edible realm of chocolate waterfalls, elfish Oompa-Loompas and industrial-sized confections, a boy named Charlie (Peter Ostrum) discovers the sweetest secret of all: A generous, loving heart.

Notable Bonus Features: Mel Stuart's Wonkavision, a brand-new interview with the director; a new featurette on Roald Dahl; a 144-page production book reprint filled with production photos and notes, and archival letters; a retro Wonka Bar-shaped tin box with scented pencils and eraser -- and a limited time Golden Ticket Instant Win Game piece for a chance to enter and win a trip for two to Los Angeles. Just like in the movie, five Grand Prize winners will receive a very special trip for themselves plus a guest.

The Story: One of the goriest, most outrageous zombie films of all time is now on Blu-ray, just in time for its 20th anniversary. The Lord of the Rings master Peter Jackson directed this hilarious cult classic about a young man, Lionel (Timothy Balme), who must watch over his horrible mother. After a Sumatran rat-monkey bites her and turns her into a zombie, she soon infects the rest of the town and all hell breaks loose. Can Lionel survive and still be with the love of his life? Also starring Diana Penalver, Elizabeth Moody, Ian Watkin, Brenda Kendall, Stuart Devenie and Jed Brophy.

Notable Bonus Features: Original theatrical trailer, behind-the-scenes footage of the film and commentary.

The Story: The Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language film is available for the first time on Blu-ray. See if you can hold back the tears of nostalgia as an Italian filmmaker (Jacques Perrin) comes home to his small community after 30 years and tries to reconnect with his past, rekindling his friendship with the projectionist at the village theater.

Notable Bonus Features: "A Bear and Mouse in Paradise" interviews the cast about working with a child actor; "The Kissing Scene" discusses the final, emotional scene of the film; the isolated music score option which allows the viewer to listen to 55 minutes of music over a slideshow of the film.

The Story: Roald Dahl's children's novel comes alive on Blu-ray, courtesy of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp! Have you ever dreamed of being in a world filled with candy and chocolate? Now you can tour Willy Wonka's factory in hi-def along with Charlie (Freddie Highmore) and his fellow Golden Ticket winners.

Notable Bonus Features: The "In-Movie Experience!" lets Tim Burton take you behind the scenes of the creative process while you watch the movie; "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Chocolate Dreams"; "Becoming Oompa-Loompa" shows the audience how one man became hundreds of Oompa Loompas; and much more.

The Story: Paging Mr. Herman! Paul Reubens' 1985 cult classic -- and the film that put Tim Burton on the map -- is now on Blu-ray. After his beloved bike is stolen, Pee-Wee must cross the country to find it. His hilarious encounters with bikers, cowboys and a phantom trucker are sure to keep you laughing until the end. Featuring appearances by Phil Hartman, Elizabeth Daily, Dee Snider, Milton Berle, Morgan Fairchild and James Brolin.

Notable Bonus Features: Commentary with Paul Reubens and Tim Burton; additional scenes; storyboards and sketches; and a music track with commentary by Burton mainstay composer Danny Elfman.

The Story: The controversial cult classic about Brooklyn's working class in the '50s is now on Blu-ray. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Stephen Baldwin, Stephen Lang, Sam Rockwell, Jerry Orbach, and Ricki Lake star in this gritty tale in which drugs, crimes and violence are just an everyday occurrence to the people of Brooklyn. With unions corrupting and illegitimate pregnancies, Last Exit will keep you hooked.

Notable Bonus Features: "The Making of Last Exit to Brooklyn" gives audiences an inside look at the film, along with audio commentary with director Uli Edel.

The Story: The hilarious tale of the cast and crew of America's (fictional) hottest soap opera, The Sun Also Sets, returns on DVD for its 20th anniversary. Watch as an ambitious actress tries to derail the career of the show's most beloved star with the help of a conniving producer -- but fails miserably. What will happen to the cast when all of their secrets start coming out? Starring Robert Downey Jr., Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Whoopie Goldberg, Elisabeth Shue, Teri Hatcher, Garry Marshall, Cathy Moriarty and Kathy Najimy.

Notable Bonus Features: A behind-the-scenes featurette and the original theatrical trailer.

The Story: Just in time for Halloween, Jason Voorhees is back in a special, ultimate collection featuring the first eight Friday the 13th movies – and a demented replica of Jason's hockey mask! Catch every moment of Jason's wrath on the campus of Camp Crystal Lake in this limited edition DVD set. Stars include Betsey Palmer, Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan and Kevin Bacon.

Notable Bonus Features: In addition to the cool replica of Jason's signature mask, there's a collector's booklet; 3D glasses for Part 3; plus killer commentaries with many of the cast members; featurettes like a "Friday the 13th Reunion" and great, bloody gag reels.

The Story: Disney's modern classic is a hit at the box office again, and now you can take it home with you on Blu-ray for a limited time! Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are back in the story of a guilt-ridden lion cub that goes into exile after he's tricked into thinking he killed his father. He ignores his responsibilities until he realizes his destiny and returns to claim his place in the "Circle of Life." Dance and sing along to the classic songs and join the lions of Pride Rock in a fight against Simba's evil uncle Scar. Featuring the vocal talents of Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Jim Cummings, James Earl Jones and Cheech Marin.

Notable Bonus Features: Hilarious new animated bloopers, picture and sound enhancements, deleted scenes and audio commentary.

The Story: Quentin Tarantino's Oscar-nominated follow-up to Pulp Fiction is now on Blu-ray! The intricate tale stars former Blaxploitation queen Pam Grier as a sexy flight attendant stuck between the police and an arms dealer. With a half a million dollars at stake, everyone is trying to get the payout. The question is: Who should they trust? Also starring Robert Forster, Samuel L. Jackson, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, Robert De Niro, Michael Bowen and Chris Tucker.

Notable Bonus Features: Brand-new critic's retrospective "Breaking Down Jackie Brown"; "Jackie Brown: How It Went Down" featurettes; "Chicks with Guns" video; enhanced trivia track and much more.

The Story: Quentin Tarantino's epic, Academy-Award winning film is finally on Blu-ray. John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Ving Rhames, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Harvey Keitel, Christopher Walken and Bruce Willis are among the ensemble of stars oozing cool in Tarantino's signature crime saga that intertwines four tales of violence and redemption, featuring two hit men, a gangster's wife, a boxer and a pair of robbers in a diner.

Notable Bonus Features: Brand-new retrospective cast interviews ("Not the Usual Mindless Boring Getting to Know You Chit Chat"); new "Here Are Some Facts on the Fiction" critic's retrospective; "Pulp Fiction: The Facts" documentary; deleted scenes, Charlie Rose Show interview with Tarantino; enhanced trivia track and much more.

The Story: The newest thought-provoking documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns chronicles the rise and fall of the 18th amendment. The rise of gangsters, rum runners, flappers and speakeasies poses interesting questions about the role of government versus the individual. Was our society really founded on individual freedom, or are we really a nation of hypocrites? Narrated by Peter Coyote, the film also features the vocal talents of Tom Hanks, Paul Giamatti, Patricia Clarkson, John Lithgow, Blythe Danner and Oliver Platt.

Notable Bonus Features: 90 minutes of additional footage, plus a behind-the-scenes look in the studio with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick and interview outtakes.

The Story: Jonathan Ames (Jason Schwartzman) -- a struggling noir writer who moonlights as a private eye -- is back with a season of inspired comedy. After finishing his second novel, Ames now decides to become a creative writing teacher while still taking on more clients. With new friends who are anything but helpful, can Ames solve any mysteries at all? Also starring Ted Danson, Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Kevin Bacon, Oliver Platt, John Hodgman and Olympia Dukakis.

Notable Bonus Features: Audio commentaries, deleted scenes and outtakes.

The Story: Dr. Paul Weston (Gabriel Byrne) must deal with other people's problems for his job as a therapist, but now he has his own issues. Weston has a new struggle with Parkinson's, and he finds out that his wife is remarrying and his son does not like his new stepfather. Soon, Weston realizes his patients will be able to help him in as many ways as he helps them. Also starring Debra Winger, Irrfan Khan, Dane DeHaan and Amy Ryan.

The Story: Travel the Savannah with Mara the lion cub, Sita the cheetah and Fang the lion, who all must fight in the African desert to survive. Mara must live up to her mother's expectations, Sita must protect her newborn cubs, and Fang must fight his rival lions for his pride. Shot for two and a half years, this Disneynature documentary will show you what it's really like to be an African cat.

Notable Bonus Features: The "Disney & Nature" featurette describes conservation efforts around the world; "Save the Savanna" featurette shows this program's efforts to save the desert; "Filmmaker Annotations" shows behind-the-scenes footage of the production process; plus the Jordin Sparks The World I Knew music video.

The Story: Wes Craven directs the fourth, thrilling installment of the slasher series with much of the "living" original cast back in action: Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) is now the author of a self-help book. When she goes home to Woodsboro for her book tour, she meets up with Sheriff Dewey and Gale Weathers (David Arquette, Courtney Cox) -- and faces the return of the dreaded Ghost Face. Can Sidney survive this time around? Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettierre and Rory Culkin also star.

Notable Bonus Features: "The Making of Scream 4" takes the audience behind the scenes; an alternate opening and extended ending; and a gag reel.

The Story: The blockbuster fifth installment of the Fast & Furious franchise speeds onto DVD and Blu-ray: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Jordana Brewster are back in action, on the run from the law in Rio. Dwayne Johnson joins the series as a tough FBI agent who will do anything to take them down. But what no one expects is to be forced to team up for an impossible heist! Former franchise stars return for the incredible job, including Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Sung Kang, Tego Calderon and Don Omar.

Notable Bonus Features: The "Dom vs. Hobbs" featurette gives an inside look on how the action-filled showdown was shot; "On Set with Director Just Lin" takes viewers behind the scenes with the director himself; and "Inside the Vault Chase" shows how the most dangerous scenes of the movie's climax were shot.