By David Weiner
9:00 AM PDT, June 26, 2012
The timeless Dr. Seuss children's book Green Eggs and Ham and two other tales, The Sneetches and The Zax, get the animated treatment, re-mastered for this deluxe Blu-ray edition. Serving up laughs and lessons, join Sam-I-Am and his persistent attempts at introducing a reluctant fellow to a most delectable dish; learn that being yourself is the best way to fit in with The Sneetches; and The Zax reminds us that there is nothing to gain from being stubborn.
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Green Eggs & Ham and Other Stories on Blu-ray
Warner Bros.
The timeless Dr. Seuss children's book Green Eggs and Ham and two other tales, The Sneetches and The Zax, get the animated treatment, re-mastered for this deluxe Blu-ray edition. Serving up laughs and lessons, join Sam-I-Am and his persistent attempts at introducing a reluctant fellow to a most delectable dish; learn that being yourself is the best way to fit in with The Sneetches; and The Zax reminds us that there is nothing to gain from being stubborn.
Deliverance 40th Anniversary Blu-ray
Warner Bros.
One of the most memorable and disturbingly real films in cinematic history is finally on Blu-ray, featuring Blu-ray book packaging with 42-pages of behind-the-scenes photos and rare insights, plus a brand-new behind-the-scenes featurette. The Oscar-nominated John Boorman production stars Burt Reynolds, Jon Voight, Ronny Cox and Ned Beatty as four friends who head to the backwoods for a canoe trip, only to encounter life-threatening situations with the less-than-welcoming local folk. You'll never hear the squeal of a pig the same way again…
The Christopher Nolan Director's Collection on Blu-ray
Warner Bros.
The Dark Knight Rises flies into theaters July 20, and in the meantime you can catch up with five of visionary director Christopher Nolan's most memorable films in this new Blu-ray set, containing not only Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, but also Inception, Insomnia and Memento. The box set also features a premium book containing production stills, notes and insights on the making of each film as well as Movie Cash good for up to $8 off one admission ticket to see The Dark Knight Rises at participating theaters between July 20 and August 5, 2012.
Damages: The Complete Fourth Season
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Glenn Close is back as high-stakes litigator Patty Hewes (a role that's earned her two Best Actress Emmys) in the fourth season of this compelling drama. When Patty joins estranged protégé Ellen parsons (Rose Byrne) to expose a corrupt security firm in Afghanistan, they unravel a cover up at the highest levels – exposing explosive secrets and a fatal double-cross. John Goodman, Dylan Baker and Chris Messina also star.
Bullhead
A gripping tale of revenge, redemption and fate, this Best Foreign Language Film Oscar nominee stars Matthias Schoenaerts as Jacky, a domineering cattle farmer whose life has became reliant on steroids and hormones following a childhood trauma. After he initiates a shady deal with a notorious Mafioso meat trader, circumstances -- including an assassinated federal agent and the resurfacing of a woman from his horrid past -- lead him down a twisted road of vengeance and torment.
A Thousand Words
Paramount
Eddie Murphy dials up the laughs as Jack McCall, a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja (Cliff Curtis), who turns the tables on Jack with a magical, mysterious Bodhi tree: With every word Jack speaks, a leaf falls from the tree. With only a thousand words left before he's in big trouble, Jack must learn to stop talking and start to communicate effectively. Kerry Washington, Clark Duke and Allison Janney also star.
Wrath of the Titans
Warner Bros.
Sam Worthington picks up the sword and sandals as Perseus for a second round of Titan-bashing in the epic follow-up to Clash of the Titans. Picking up a decade after the events of Clash, Perseus must step up to his true calling when the god Hades (Ralph Fiennes) makes a deal with his father and the leader of the Titans -- Kronos -- to capture his brother Zeus (Liam Neeson). The result: Hell is unleashed on earth. Enlisting the help of the warrior Queen Andromeda (Rosamund Pike), Poseidon's demigod son Agenor (Toby Kebbell), and fallen god Hephaestus (Bill Nighy), Perseus bravely embarks on a treacherous quest into the Underworld to rescue Zeus, overthrow the Titans and save mankind.
21 Jump Street
Sony Pictures
Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum display quite the bromance in this big-screen version of the classic '80s cop show. Jonah and Channing play Schmidt and Jenko, two former high school nemeses who become unlikely friends at the police academy. While neither is particularly gifted at law enforcement, they find their niche in the police force by using their youthful appearance to go undercover at a local high school, impersonating teenage students. Watch for a fun cameo by original Jump Street member Johnny Depp, plus a few others!
The Artist
Sony Pictures
The Best Picture of the Year is now on DVD and Blu-ray! Set during the roaring '20s in Hollywood, The Artist stars Best Actor Oscar winner Jean Dujardin as George Valentin, a silent movie superstar whose career is threatened by the advent of the talkies. When he meets a beautiful, up-and-coming young talent ready for her big break (Best Supporting Actress nominee Berenice Bejo), their destinies become magically intertwined.
Mirror Mirror
20th Century Fox
The classic Snow White legend gets a fresh and fun facelift with Julia Roberts as the evil Queen, Lily Collins as the title character and Armie Hammer as the Prince. Hiding in exile while the Queen ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom, can Snow White reclaim her birthright and win her Prince with the help of seven courageous rebel dwarfs? Sean Bean also stars as the King and Mare Winningham plays Baker Margaret in the magical comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal.
New on Blu-ray & DVD: June 26
Sony Pictures
Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill bring the laughs in 21 Jump Street; The Artist dances onto DVD; Sam Worthington fights the Wrath of the Titans; Julia Roberts gets evil in Mirror Mirror; Eddie Murphy can only say A Thousand Words; Damages, Deliverance and more in this week's new releases.