Weekly RoundUp 11-15-2005 (1 Viewer)

[Craig S]

Remember - all of this week's new releases should become eligible for DDD's 20% off sale on Tuesday. This will be your best price for most of this stuff.

You may want to cancel that order. They're $19.75 at DDD, on Tuesday you should be able to order them with one of the 20% off codes, which will bring them to $15.80 apiece (free shipping, no sales tax).

 

[Craig S]

That's exactly what this is.

 

[Craig S]

Mike, just a nitpick here - you have "Frasier" - Complete Series listed. I believe that's really a bundle of all 8 seasons released to date (1 through 7, and the 11th & final season). Seasons 8, 9 & 10 aren't included, so it's not really the complete series.

Thanks as always to you (and Pat) for all your hard work in doing this every week!

 

[arsh]

Madagascar at compusa for $14.99 too!!

SOUND OF MUSIC for me at $14.99 Target or price match or DDD if cheaper?

 

[Mike Frezon]

George: I was wondering about you this week. What's your decision going to be on TSoM? Give it a whirl?! Discussions over in software are interesting. And you're not interested in Oklahoma or State Fair?

 

[Jeremy Stockwell]

Or "Fighting Sullivans?!?" I didn't even know this was coming out. Is it a new transfer?

JKS

 

[Mike Frezon]

Jeremy: Another case of "I dunno" from me. Amazon was the only one who listed this for this week. I went and checked my lists for upcoming weeks and found nothing. The one thing that Amazon said (although they never use the word "exclusive") was that this was to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the sinking of the Juneau.

If anyone can elaborate on this release, that would be great!



From amazon.com:

The Guts and Glory of the Navy! This is the movie that inspired "Saving Private Ryan." It's the true story of five brothers who fought and died together when their ship, the American cruiser Juneau, was sunk in the South Pacific during World War II. The Fighting Sullivans is something more than a worthy tribute to a pair of small town parents and the five sons they lost when the Juneau blew up in a battle off Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942. It is a heartwarming slice of Americana that will fill in the background of any number of Americans on the fighting front. The audience's awareness of the news in store for the Sullivan family adds considerably to the film's effect. The Fighting Sullivans generates emotion strictly on it's own terms and without bidding for tears. This Commemorative Edition marks the 63rd anniversary of the sinking of the Juneau. DVD features: 2005 Interview with Frank Holmgren (last living survivor of the sinking)| Video Inside the 5 Sullivan Brothers Veterans Museum| A message from Bob Neymeyer of the Grout Museum| Family Photos| Last Muster List| Memorials from family members| Survivor List| Juneau Action account letter by Lieutenant Roger W O'Neil – Mc-V (G) U S Naval Reserve| Personal Letters| Letter from President Franklin D Roosevelt| New Digital Transfer| Original Theatrical Trailer.

AND, coverart:

 

[Marty M]

I was tempted to cancel my Amazon order for the Bruce Springsteen set, but then I realized I would only save $0.10, after I paid sales tax at Target. So, I've decided to keep the order with Amazon.

 

[george kaplan]

If I'm reading Robert Harris right, Sound of Music is an improvement, just still flawed. So, I'm probably going to get it. While I like some of the music in Oklahoma, I was none too enamored of the story, especially the parts with Rod Steiger's character. And I don't think I've seen State Fair (except for maybe the Pat Boone version and/or way too long ago to remember).

 

[Mike Frezon]

Well, let me put in a plug for the 1945 version of State Fair. While maybe not a great film, you've got the Oscar-winning "It Might as Well Be Spring" (Jeanne Crain sitting dreamily in her bedroom window!) and the ever-catchy "Our State Fair" to start things off. And, and all-star cast which includes Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine, Fay Bainter, Frank McHugh and Harry Morgan. Not much for plot, but great fun! A great film for 5-year old son to watch for some "middle America historical perspective".

And, I've never seen the '62 version. :b

As for your disinterest in Oklahoma, I am surprised.

What did you think of Chicken Little? I plan on staying away.

 

[Chris S]

Nothing for me this week although the I'll probably pick up a couple of those $10 titles at Target. I also have a ton of stuff order from DDD w/ 20% coupon. The wife is going to kill me.

For those interested in Frys Electonics here is their ad for 11/11-15. Credit goes to fidodido at CAG as always.


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Here's the entertainment software listings from the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (HOU), Chicago (IL), Los Angeles/Orange County (LA), San Jose/Silicon Valley (SJ), and Washington state (WA) Fry's Ad(s). These prices are valid only for the dates listed in the subject line.

The items listed below are as they appear in the Fry's Ads. If an item is listed as "SJ only", for example, it could still be on sale at other locations (i.e. - Austin, Sacramento, San Diego, AZ, GA, IN, NV, OR), but it only appeared in the SJ ad. However, since these ads are not available online, I cannot confirm them.

If anyone knows of a website to view any further ads, please let me know.

Unless otherwise indicated, items below are listed in all six (DFW, HOU, IL, LA, SJ, and WA) ads.


$5.99 (SJ only) (11/13)

Any Given Sunday: Special Edition

Blade II

Charlotte's Web: Widescreen

Days of Thunder

Eraser

Kickboxer

Ocean's Eleven (2001): Widescreen Special Edition

Once Upon a Time in Mexico (Non-Superbit) ($6.99 in 11/11 ad)

Out for Justice

Sword Fish

Twister: Special Edition

U.S. Marshals



$6.99

Air Force One (Non-Superbit)

Basic Instinct: Special Edition (SJ only)

Barbershop 2: Back in Business (SJ only) (11/12)

Battle of Britain

Big Daddy

Blade (SJ only) (11/13)

Clear and Present Danger: Widescreen Special Edition (SJ only)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Collector's Edition (SJ only)

Deep Blue Sea (SJ only) (11/13)

Demolition Man (SJ only) (11/13)

Desperado: Special Edition

Die Another Day: Widescreen Special Edition

Driven (SJ only) (11/13)

Exit Wounds (SJ only) (11/13)

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (1-Disc Edition)

Fools Rush In (SJ only) (11/12)

The Ice Pirates (SJ only)

The Iron Giant: Special Edition (SJ only)

Leaving Las Vegas (SJ only) (11/12)

The Lover

Mobile Fighter Gundam: Round 5 (DFW, HOU, IL, SJ and WA)

The NeverEnding Story (SJ only)

Once Upon a Time in Mexico (Non-Superbit)

Out of Time (2003): Special Edition (SJ only) (11/12)

The Princess Bride: Special Edition

The Quick and the Dead (1995) (SJ only) (11/12)

Quigley Down Under

Rocky

Secret Window (SJ only)

Short Circuit 2 (SJ only) (11/12)

Spawn: the Movie (SJ only)

Spider-Man: Widescreen Special Edition (SJ only) (11/12)

The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) (Non-Special)

Under Siege (SJ only) (11/12)



$7.99

Lady Sings the Blues



$8.99 (SJ) / $9.77 (DFW, HOU, IL and WA)

The Aviator: 2-Disc Widescreen Edition

The Green Mile

The Last Samurai: 2-Disc Widescreen Edition

The Matrix ($9.99 in 11/13 SJ ad)

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous: Widescreen Edition

Ocean's Twelve



$9.99 (SJ and WA)

13 Going on 30 (SJ only) (11/12)

2001: A Space Odyssey (SJ only) (11/13)

The Goonies (SJ only) (11/12)

Hero (2003) (SJ only) (11/12)

Hitch: Widescreen (SJ only) (11/12)

Kill Bill Volume 2 (SJ only) (11/13)

Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Special Edition (SJ only) (11/12)

The Passion of the Christ: Widescreen

Troy: Widescreen (SJ only) (11/13)



$11.99

Big Fish: Special Edition (DFW, HOU, IL, SJ and WA)

Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) (Not Director's Cut) (SJ only) (11/13)

Jumanji: Deluxe Edition

Mayhem: Redemption (SJ only) (11/13)

Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2-Disc) (SJ only) (11/13)



$12.99 (SJ only)

Star Wars: Clone Wars: Volume 1



$13.88 (LA only)

Gilmore Girls: The Complete 1st Season



$13.99 (DFW, HOU, IL, LA and SJ) / $14.99 (WA)

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (11/12)

Crash (2004): Widescreen (DFW, HOU, IL, SJ and WA) (11/12)

Napoleon Dynamite (11/12)

Saw: Uncut Edition (DFW, HOU, IL, SJ and WA) (11/12)

Zatch Bell Volume 1 (DFW, HOU, IL, LA and SJ)



$13.99 (DFW, HOU, IL) / $14.99 (SJ and WA) (11/13)

Batman Begins: Widescreen (IL and WA)

Bewitched (2005)

Hostage

The Interpreter: Widescreen

Kicking and Screaming: Widescreen (DFW, HOU and SJ)

Sahara (2005): Widescreen

Titanic (1997): 3-Disc Special Edition



$14.99

Inu Yasha: Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler (DFW and HOU)

Madagascar (Fullscreen or Widescreen) (Avail. Tues.) (11/13)

Stealth: Widescreen (Avail. Tues.) (11/13)



$15.99 (LA, SJ and WA) / $16.99 (DFW, HOU and IL)

Christmas with the Kranks

Mad Hot Ballroom (DFW, HOU, IL, LA and WA)



$15.99 (LA) / $16.99 (DFW, HOU and SJ)

Family Guy Presents: Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story



$15.99 (SJ) / $21.99 (DFW, HOU, IL and LA)

The Who: Tommy & Quadrophenia: Live



$16.99 (DFW, HOU and WA)

Cartoon Classics



$16.99 (DFW and WA) / $17.99 (HOU and SJ)

American Movie Musicals Collection: Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, West Side Story



$17.99

Cowboy Bebop Remix: Volume 1 (SJ only)

Rize (DFW and HOU)



$19.99

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: 2-Disc Deluxe Edition



$23.99

Beavis and Butthead: Volume 1

Chappelle's Show: Season 2 Uncensored (SJ only)



$24.99 (DFW, HOU and SJ)

Friends: The Complete 10th Season (Avail. Tues.)

Laguna Beach: The Complete 1st Season(SJ only)

Steve McQueen Collection (DFW and HOU)

Wonder Woman: The Complete 2nd Season (SJ only)



$34.99 (LA only)

Alias: The Complete 4th Season

CSI: NY: The Complete 1st Season

Desperate Housewives: The Complete 1st Season



$36.99 (SJ only) (11/12)

Firefly: The Complete Series ($39.99 in 11/11 ad)

The Simpsons: The Complete 6th Season



$39.99 (SJ only)

Cinderella: Collector's Edition Gift Set

 

[Mike Frezon]

I wonder how many of us can relate to that.

 

[george kaplan]

Well, not the greatest thing ever made by Disney, but suprisingly enjoyable. I was laughing quite a lot. On the other hand, it dragged in spots, which for a film this short, means that the story could have been better. The music was nothing special, though better than Tarzan for instance. Like, I said, it's not going to replace Snow White or Toy Story, but I thought it was good.

 

[John Gido]

Just the Springsteen set and That 70s Show, Season III for me.

 

[Dane Marvin]

The only title I'll be getting from a B&M this week is Scrubs S2. I can't wait for DDD to ship it, plus I want the Best Buy Exclusive disc.

The rest of what I'll be purchasing this week (new release-wise and otherwise) is from DDD (Home Movies S3, The Sound of Music, and lots of other junk).

 

[Ernesto.Morin]

Thanks for the prices.

Madagascar
Stealth
Charmed Season 3
Buffy Complete Set

 

[Greg S]

Thanks for the roundup.

Flintstones
Yogi
Buffy Set (sold off the other seasons I had to pay for it)
Madagascar
Bret Hart
U2 Deluxe set

There are many others but hey I can't buy everything I always want.

(of course I won't mention all the stuff I ordered from DDD )

Greg

 

[Phil Tomaskovic]

Any info on getting the Friends special box that holds all the sets? I thought I read somewhere that it would be available separately. Nothing on their web site, so maybe in the Season 10 box?

 

[TravisR]

It's a mail away offer in the Friends: Season Ten set. It's $10 for the box and $10 for shipping but the box is made of wood and has a lucite lid so it's heavy and apparently pretty nice.

 

[RyanAn]

Must Own:

Home Movies: Season 3
Madagascar
Sound of Music (40th Anniv. Edition)
That ‘70s Show: Season 3
Bret Hart - 3 Disc Set

Will Own Eventually:

Cheers: Season 7
Flintstones: Season 4
Frasier: Season 7
Happy Endings SE
Man Show: Season 4
Scrubs: Season 2
The Skeleton Key
Star Trek: Ultimate Collection 212-discs
Stealth
Three’s Company: Season 5
U2: Vertigo – Deluxe Edition
Yogi Bear Show: Complete Series



Ryan