Weekly RoundUp 7/6/04 (1 Viewer)

[Mike Frezon]

I'm not a failure. I'm a dentist, a REAL dentist! And I'll tell you what I'm gonna do! I'm gonna spread dental health across the West like a plague!
–Don Knotts as Jesse Heywood (The Shakiest Gun in the West - 1968)



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_______________TITLE__________________ _ _Amazon _ BestBuy _ CrcCity _ Target_ _ Costco_
Asphalt Jungle________________________ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Balloon Farm__________________________ _ $16.99 __ $16.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Batman Animated Series: Vol. 1________ _ $34.99 __ $34.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $32.99 __
Big Clock_____________________________ _ $12.73 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Big Top Pee Wee_______________________ _ $12.74 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Black Angel___________________________ _ $12.73 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Butterfly Effect______________________ _ $19.56 __ $15.99 __ $17.99 __ $15.99 __ $17.89 __
Cat From Outer Space__________________ _ $16.99 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Challenge of the Super Friends: S1____ _ $20.99 __ $23.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $22.99 __
Charlie Chan Chanthology______________ _ $48.97 __ $69.99 __ $69.96 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
(Individual Chan Titles)______________ _ $12.71 __ $12.99 __ $10.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Charlie the Lonesome Cougar___________ _ $16.99 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Crazy People__________________________ _ $12.74 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Criss Cross___________________________ _ $12.74 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Critical Condition____________________ _ $12.74 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Don Knotts Reluctant Hero Pack________ _ $16.98 __ $15.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Film Noir Collection__________________ _ $34.94 __ $49.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
First Monday in October_______________ _ $12.74 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Fly By Night__________________________ _ $13.96 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Greatest Story Ever Told______________ _ $10.47 __ $_9.99 __ $10.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Greyfriars Bobby______________________ _ $16.99 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Gun Crazy_____________________________ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Heartburn_____________________________ _ $12.29 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
History of Rock & Roll________________ _ $84.98 __ $69.99 __ $99.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $69.99 __
Hot Lead and Cold Feet________________ _ $16.99 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Kotch_________________________________ _ $12.71 __ $12.99 __ $10.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
La Belle Noiseuse_____________________ _ $34.76 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Lovers and Other Strangers____________ _ $12.71 __ $12.99 __ $10.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Monsieur Ibrahim______________________ _ $20.97 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Murder, My Sweet______________________ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
My Voyage to Italy____________________ _ $20.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Name of the Rose______________________ _ $13.99 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Napoleon and Samantha_________________ _ $16.99 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Never a Dull Moment___________________ _ $16.99 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
No Deposit, No Return_________________ _ $16.99 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
North Avenue Irregulars_______________ _ $16.99 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
One & Only Original Genuine Family Band_ $16.99 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Out of the Past_______________________ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Prime of Miss Jean Brodie_____________ _ $12.73 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Red Sonja_____________________________ _ $10.48 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Set-Up____________________________ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Show______________________________ _ $17.47 __ $29.99 __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Side Out______________________________ _ $13.96 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Six Feet Under: Season 2______________ _ $69.99 __ $69.99 __ $69.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $64.99 __
Star Trek-Voyager: Season 3___________ _ $90.99 __ $99.99 __$129.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Suppose They Gave a War & Nobody Came? _ $12.71 __ $12.99 __ $10.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Take the Money and Run________________ _ $12.71 __ $12.99 __ $10.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Three Lives of Thomasina__________ _ $13.99 __ $16.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Ugly Daschund_____________________ _ $16.99 __ $16.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
This Gun For Hire_____________________ _ $12.73 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Wholly Moses!_________________________ _ $17.47 __ $22.99 __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Woody Allen 4 Movie Comedy Collection_ _ $22.94 __ $19.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $18.79 __
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Individual titles in the movie collections listed this week:

Charlie Chan Chanthology: The Chinese Cat, Charlie Chan in the Secret Service, The Jade Mask, Meeting at Midnight, The Shanghai Cobra, The Scarlet Clue.

Don Knotts Four Movie Reluctant Hero Pack: The Ghost & Mr. Chicken, The Reluctant Astronaut, The Love God?, The Shakiest Gun in the West.

Film Noir Collection: Volume 1: The Asphalt Jungle, Gun Crazy, Murder My Sweet, Out of the Past, The Set-Up.

Woody Allen Four Movie Comedy Collection: Anything Else, Curse of the Jade Scorpion, Hollywood Ending, Small Time Crooks.


Standard disclaimer: All prices are taken from the websites of each chain, or from their printed advertisements, the Sunday of the week of release (so as to catch any week-of-release sale prices). All prices are subject to change by each chain. Prices and inventory in-store may or may not match the website price. If a price is marked "$_N/A_" in the grid, it means that this title is not shown as available on that chain's website or perhaps in their ads...but it COULD still be in-stores!

$_"LP" means the advertisement says "Low Price", and $_"HP" means the advertisement says "Hot Price". Use of either of these in the Roundup grid indicates that I could not locate a definite price for the item, and the ad is all I have to go on. Retailers use these phrases in advertisements so that they do not violate MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) agreements with the studios. Doing so can cost them thousands or even millions of dollars in co-op advertising funds.

I only include the titles I feel like including (or the ones Dave tells me he's looking for ;o)). In fact, the titles are pretty much the ones I'm personally interested in, with few exceptions. I don't get paid for this, and I don't have time to devote to doing every DVD. So, please don't complain. If there is a title not included in the Roundup that you want to see, just look it up yourself, and be nice enough to post and share the results with everyone...like Dave & I do!

Note that Circuit City does not guarantee their sale prices in Hawaii. Also note that I cannot include Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club prices in the standard Roundup: they set prices at individual stores based on nearby competition, so there is not a way I can say here what price you'll find at YOUR local Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club location. When it comes to Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club prices mentioned at all, just remember that "Your Mileage May Vary".


**Amazing! It seems as if all of this week’s releases have been released in their OAR!!! Although why do I think I’ll be hearing from some of you learned people about the Disney/Buena Vista titles?!

--Amazon is still featuring free shipping on orders over $25. Restrictions apply.

--Best Buy is offering a deal on season sets of Six Feet Under. Save $30 instantly, when you buy both Seasons 1 & 2 ($69.99 each). $70 + $70 = $140. $140 – 30 = $110. $110/2 = $55.

--Best Buy is also offering a bonus disc in its Star Trek Voyager: Season Three sets.

--and, Best Buy is also offering up a deal if you buy Elvis Presley – ’68 Comeback Special DVD ($27.99) plus the Elvis at Sun CD ($11.99). Get both for $35.

--Circuit City also has a deal on season sets of Six Feet Under—but not as good as Best Buy’s. Buy both Season 1 & Season 2 ($69.99 each) and save $20.

--Target is offering $5 off instantly with the purchase of The Butterfly Effect and either The Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Freddy vs. Jason. See The Butterfly Effect for coupon. Quantities limited. No rain checks.

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The latest markdowns according to DavisDVD:

EFFECTIVE: July 6, 2004 (Studio/Titles/New SRP)

Anchor Bay

18 Again, The Best of Benny Hill, Black Moon Rising, Jake Speed, Jane and the Lost City, The Philadelphia Experiment, Walking the Edge, Wanted Dead or Alive ... Anchor Bay $9.98

Buena Vista

54, Another Stakeout, Don't Drink the Water ... $9.99

The Crew, Diamond, Dragstrip Girl, First Kid, The Glass Shield, Savage Sam, The Wrong Guy ... $14.99

The Apple Dumpling Gang, China Strike Force, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, DysFunktional Family, Escape To Witch Mountain, A Hard Day's Night, Pinocchio (live action), Return From Witch Mountain, Sounder, Tadpole, View From the Top ... $19.99

Columbia/Tri-Star

Earth vs. the Spider, National Security, She Creature ... $14.95

Double Vision, Fist of the Red Dragon, Gang of Roses, Hustle and Heat, Red Water, Stark Raving Mad ... $19.95

Lion’s Gate

Hot Wheels: World Race, Rescue Heroes: The Movie ... $9.98

 

[MattGentry]

Mike, will wonders never cease?

Here it is, a mere hour twenty four into the day, and already a Weekly RoundUp is into play. Simply amazing.

Simply B:TAS for me. Been waiting for this one a long while...

 

[Chris S]

Loving the midnight posts Mike!

B:TAS here as well.

Thanks!
Chris S.

 

[Jason_V]

Batman. And then a nice, long break until August.

 

[Patrick Sun]

Circuit City on sale DVD items:

$19.99 each:
Barbershop 2
Secret Window
50 First Dates
You Got Served

$6.99 each:
National Lampoon's Vacation
Jaws
Point Break
Blue Crush
Airplane
Cocktail
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Grease

2 for $12:
Godzilla
How To Be A Player
Volcano
G.I. Jane
Paper Soldiers
The Last Castle
Martin Lawrence You So Crazy
Medicine Man
Story of Us
Forces of Nature
Black Mask
Big Easy
Cannonball Run
Frantic
Virus
Titan A.E.

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Best Buy on sale DVD items:

$19.99 each:
Cold Mountain
Barbershop 2

2 for $20:
American Wedding
Wild Things (Unrated Edition)
SWAT
Dick
Platinum Comedy Series: Dave Chappelle
Super Troopers
Blue Collar Comedy Tour
Once Upon A Time In Mexico
Old School
Braveheart
Intolerable Cruelty
Lost In Translation
Booty Call
Jay & Silent Bob

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Target on sale DVD items:

2 for $20:
Snatch
Tears of the Sun
Glory
Anger Management
Cop Land
King of New York
Running Man
Independence Day LE

 

[EricSchulz]

Nothing this week, unless I happen to be out and I get that "burning a hole in my pocket" feeling...then possibly Big Top Pee-wee or the Noir Collection. A good way to save up for a heavy Aug/Sept.

 

[Michael Cucka]

I see that the BestBuy and Amazon websites list the Chanthology for $69.99 and $48.97, respectively - the prices in the round-up must be just for the individual titles, I suppose.

Thanks!

 

[george kaplan]

A pretty heavy week on my wallet.

Out of the Past
Criss Cross
First Monday in October
This Gun For Hire
The Ugly Dachshund
No Deposit, No Return
The Cat From Outer Space

I would have added Wiseguy: Prey for the City, but once again, those cheap bastards have apparently replaced real rock tunes with muzak cause they're too cheap to pony up the money.

 

[Jason Hughes]

Great price at Circuit City on the Film Noir collection, but I'd bet anything that not one of the Circuit Cites by me (metro-Detroit) ever has it in stock.

 

[Steve...O]

Thanks Mike! I'm picking up the Charlie Chan Chanthology (however you may want to check up on the prices in the Roundup; they look too low).

I got mine through DDD for $45 and change.

Steve

 

[Shawn_KE]

Butterfly Effect and Challenge of the Super Friends: S1 for me

 

[ChrisBEA]

A bunch I want:
Batman: TAS
SuperFriends
Butterfly Effect
Name of the Rose
Maybe Red Sonja...

 

[Justin_S]

A nice week for me, some great films out. I'll be getting:

The Butterfly Effect
Uzumaki SE
The Ugly Dachshund

 

[Darren Haycock]

Batman, finally! This'll be awesome.

 

[Kenneth Cummings]

Probably get Batman, unless something else comes up. Good job on the roundup Mike.

 

[george kaplan]

I never thought Justin and I would be buying the same dvd, and I never thought in a million years that it would be The Ugly Dachshund.

 

[JohnDMoore]

Getting the NOIR collection.
I'd plan on picking up "Take the Money and Run" but I though it was MAR? What was decided on that?
Once I hear a report on the quality of the Don Knotts discs, I may have to pick those up too.

 

[Eric DiPiazza]

Yea, is the Charlie Chan Chanthology really that cheap?

 

[Carlo_M]

Dang, Belle Noiseuse is so darned expensive...and the reviews from DVDBeaver are less than flattering (though not horrible). I wonder whether to wait for an admittedly unlikely good release by a major studio, or take the plunge with this release...

 

[Bleddyn Williams]

Amen, brother. I have this pre-ordered with Amazon, but would rather just pick one up. However, I have no faith whatsoever in Circuit City to actually have this item to hand on Tuesday.

Maybe Costco might come through - we won't know until Tuesday.