By David Weiner
9:00 AM PDT, October 11, 2011
Brad Pitt branches out in Terrence Malick's Tree of Life; Ryan Reynolds soars as Green Lantern; Jennifer Aniston is one of the Horrible Bosses; Chuck; JEM and the Holograms and more in this week's new releases.
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'Gunsmoke: The Fifth Season, Vol. 1'
Paramount
The Story: James Arness, Amanda Blake, and Ken Curtis return to DVD for this classic Western's fifth season. Come to Dodge City, a rough-and-tough, gun-filled place, where Marshal Matt Dillon must keep the peace and follow the laws -- or no one else will. Also starring Milburn Stone and Dennis Weaver.
'Bonanza: Second Season, Vol. 2'
Paramount
The Story: Lorne Green, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, and Pernell Roberts star in this classic Western show. Follow the Cartwright family as they try to face hardships and go on new adventures. Ben Cartwright and his sons experience new relationships and emotions, all while battling outlaws day in and day out. Also starring Bill Clark and Victor Sen Yung.
Notable Bonus Features: Archival footage; audio commentaries; photo galleries; isolated music tracks.
Notable Bonus Features: Archival footage; audio commentaries; photo galleries; isolated music tracks.
'JEM and the Holograms: The Truly Outrageous Complete Series'
Shout Factory
The Story: The totally '80s Saturday morning musical cartoon hit is back in a truly outrageous box set! Tune in as Jerrica Benton (Samantha Newark) transforms from co-owner of Starlight Music to rock star JEM with the help of the powerful computer companion Synergy. Her sister and best friends create their own band – the Holograms – and JEM tries to make all of their rock star dreams come true as they battle the ruthless Eric Raymond. Also starring Cathianne Blore, Cindy McGee, Britta Phillips, Ellen Bernfield, and Patricia Alice Albrecht, the 11-DVD set contains all 65 episodes plus a full disc of bonus features.
Also available: The single season DVD debut of JEM and the Holograms: Season One.
Notable Bonus Features: "JEM and the Holograms – 23 Years Later" retrospective featurette; interviews with the cast, crew, and fans; video juke box; original toy commercials and more.
Also available: The single season DVD debut of JEM and the Holograms: Season One.
Notable Bonus Features: "JEM and the Holograms – 23 Years Later" retrospective featurette; interviews with the cast, crew, and fans; video juke box; original toy commercials and more.
'Bones: The Complete Sixth Season'
20th Century Fox
The Story: Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz are back as Bones and Booth for another season of murder and dark humor. Solving some complex gruesome crimes is just one part of the forensic anthropologist and FBI Agent's days, as they deal with pregnancies, new relationships and trips to the Jersey Shore. Also starring Michaela Conlin and T.J. Thyne.
Notable Bonus Features: Audio commentaries; extended episodes; gag reel; "The Visual Effects of Bones" featurette.
Notable Bonus Features: Audio commentaries; extended episodes; gag reel; "The Visual Effects of Bones" featurette.
'Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season'
Warner Bros. Home Video
The Story: Find out what's going on with super spies Chuck (Zachary Levi) and Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski) -- will they finally get married? In season four, Chuck finds it hard to separate his personal life from his work life when his mother (Linda Hamilton) joins the spy team. Can he defeat assassins and still walk down the aisle? Also starring Sarah Lancaster, Adam Baldwin, Vik Sahay, Scott Krinsky and Joshua Gomez.
Notable Bonus Features: "Operation Gomez: Spying on the Cast" Joshua Gomez displays his new spy skills; "Chuck Versus the Webisodes": Jeff and Lester search for a new video game; gag reel.
Notable Bonus Features: "Operation Gomez: Spying on the Cast" Joshua Gomez displays his new spy skills; "Chuck Versus the Webisodes": Jeff and Lester search for a new video game; gag reel.
'Terri'
20th Century Fox
The Story: This loveable coming-of-age comedy was the official selection at the Sundance and SXSW film festivals. Jacob Wysocki is Terri, an outcast and the only caretaker for his uncle (Creed Bratton). Struggling to find friends, he is able to find comfort in his shy-but-pretty classmate Heather (Olivia Crocicchia), while his principal (John C. Reilly) tries to bring him out of his shell – a distraction from his own painful divorce. Also starring Diane Salinger and Bridger Zadina.
Notable Bonus Features: "A Look Inside Terri" behind-the-scenes featurette; deleted scenes.
Notable Bonus Features: "A Look Inside Terri" behind-the-scenes featurette; deleted scenes.
'Judy Moody and The Not Bummer Summer'
20th Century Fox
The Story: Based on the best-selling book series by Megan McDonald, newcomer Jordana Beatty stars as Judy Moody, who must find an exciting adventure for the summer once her parents and friends all go out of town. But when Judy's awesome Aunt Opal (Heather Graham) comes to babysit, imaginations run wild and Judy and her brother create a totally not bummer summer. Also starring Preston Bailey and Parris Mosteller.
Notable Bonus Features: Collectible Judy Moody activity book; "10 Things You Didn't Know About Judy Moody" behind-the-scenes featurette; and Camryn Summer music video.
Notable Bonus Features: Collectible Judy Moody activity book; "10 Things You Didn't Know About Judy Moody" behind-the-scenes featurette; and Camryn Summer music video.
'Zookeeper'
Columbia Pictures
The Story: Kevin James talks to the animals as Griffin, the quirky zookeeper at the Franklin Park Zoo. The family-friendly comedy finds the animals helping Griffin to win over the girl of his dreams (Rosario Dawson). Also starring Leslie Bibb and the vocal talents of Cher, Nick Nolte, Adam Sandler and Sylvester Stallone.
Notable Bonus Features: Blooper reel; "Creating the Visual Effects" featurette shows how the animals were made; "The Cast of Zookeeper" featurette talks with some of the famous voices of the film.
Notable Bonus Features: Blooper reel; "Creating the Visual Effects" featurette shows how the animals were made; "The Cast of Zookeeper" featurette talks with some of the famous voices of the film.
'Horrible Bosses'
Warner Bros.
The Story: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis are three friends suffering at their respective jobs who come up with a not-so-great plan to murder their bosses. But will they have the stomachs to pull it off? Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell and Jennifer Aniston play the offending bosses, with Jamie Foxx as the man with the plan to kill them off in this outrageous comedy.
Notable Bonus Features: The Totally Inappropriate Edition has even more hilarious footage; "My Least Favorite Career" interviews with the cast about their jobs before they were famous; "Surviving a Horrible Boss" interviews with the cast about what a horrible boss really is; and an Ultraviolet digital copy of the film.
Notable Bonus Features: The Totally Inappropriate Edition has even more hilarious footage; "My Least Favorite Career" interviews with the cast about their jobs before they were famous; "Surviving a Horrible Boss" interviews with the cast about what a horrible boss really is; and an Ultraviolet digital copy of the film.
'Green Lantern' (available Oct. 14)
Warner Bros.
The Story: Ryan Reynolds is Hal Jordan, the first human member of the intergalactic Green Lantern Corps. When the seemingly undefeatable enemy Parallax tries to interfere with the balance of the universe, the fate of the galaxy lies with Green Lantern Corps., and Hal himself. Will he able to save the Earth and all of mankind with his unique gift, all while wooing his childhood sweetheart (Blake Lively)? Also starring Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Angela Bassett and Tim Robbins.
Notable Bonus Features: Available in 3D and with an extended cut of the film with all-new scenes; "The Universe According to Green Lantern"; a digital Justice League comic; a preview of Batman: Arkham City video game; and an Ultraviolet digital copy of the film.
Notable Bonus Features: Available in 3D and with an extended cut of the film with all-new scenes; "The Universe According to Green Lantern"; a digital Justice League comic; a preview of Batman: Arkham City video game; and an Ultraviolet digital copy of the film.
'The Tree of Life'
Fox Searchlight Pictures
The Story: Director Terrence Malick's controversial film answers some of the most personal human questions through breathtaking visuals and the raw emotions of a broken family in a small Texas town. Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain play husband and wife in this tale of a boy having to grow up and become a man, coming face-to-face with wonder and amazement. Sean Penn plays the boy as an adult.
Notable Bonus Features: The exclusive 30-minute documentary on the making of the film, "Exploring The Tree of Life."
Notable Bonus Features: The exclusive 30-minute documentary on the making of the film, "Exploring The Tree of Life."