Weekly RoundUp 9-22-2009

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9/19/09 at 8:56pm

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The Features

– Jean Paul Belmondo & Anna Karina (Pierrot Le Fou –1965)

– Gojira – 1954

– Anna Faris & Seth Rogen (Observe and Report– 2009)

– Matthew McConaughey & Jennifer Garner (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past – 2009)

The Prices

SD-DVD TITLE	Amazon	BestBuy	Target	Costco
30 Rock: Season 3	$32.49	$31.99	$29.99	$31.99
Adam Resurrected	$24.99	$24.99
Battle for Terra	$12.49	$12.99
Brotherhood: Final Season	$27.99	$34.99
Castle: Season 1	$25.99	$29.99
Clive Barker's Book of Blood	$19.99	$24.99
Darwin's Dilemma	$17.99
Friday the 13th - The Series: Final Season	$34.99	$39.99
Ghost Whisperer: Season 4	$16.99	$16.99	$15.99	$18.99
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past	$12.99	$12.99
Haunted World of El Superbeasto	$12.99	$12.99
Idaho: An Aerial Tapestry	$15.99	$12.99
Jonas Brothers: Rocking the House	$14.49	$14.99	$14.99
The Judy Garland Show: Volume 2	$14.99	$14.99
Law & Order - SVU: 10th Year	$38.99	$32.99
Lymelife	$24.99	$24.99
The Mentalist: Season 1	$38.99	$36.99	$37.99	$38.99
Mr. Men Show: Season 1 Volume 2	$12.49	$14.99
Mr. Men Show: Season 1 Volume 4	$12.49	$14.99
Observe and Report	$16.99	$16.99	$19.99
O'Horten	$20.49	$19.99
The Paul Newman Tribute Collection	$62.99	$89.99
Scooby Doo! The Mystery Begins	$19.99	$19.99	$15.99
Six: The Mark Unleashed	$13.49	$12.99
Star Trek: Orig. Motion Picture Collection	$59.99	$59.99
Star Trek Next Generation: Motion Pict. Coll.	$39.99	$39.99	$34.99
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan	$14.49	$14.99
Star Trek IV: Voyage Home	$15.49	$14.99
Star Trek: VI: Undiscovered Country	$14.99	$14.99
Star Trek VIII: First Contact		$14.99
Taxi: Season 4	$29.99	$34.99
Terminator - Sarah Connor Chronicles: Season 2	$36.99	$36.99
Ugly Betty: Season 3	$38.99	$44.99
Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf & Death	$9.99	$12.99
Wallace & Gromit: Complete Collection	$21.99	$24.99
Wizards on Deck/Hannah Montana	$14.49	$14.99	$14.99

BLU-RAY TITLE	Amazon	BestBuy	Target	Costco
Adam Resurrected	$24.49	$34.99
Battle for Terra	$19.99	$24.99
Clive Barker's Book of Blood	$26.99	$34.99
The Complete Monterey Pop Festival (CC)	$46.99	$59.99
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past	$24.99	$25.99	$25.99
Gojira	$19.99	$12.99
Haunted World of El Superbeasto	$19.99	$19.99
Hot Fuzz (Ultimate Edition)	$18.99	$19.99
Jimi Plays Monterey & Shake! Otis @ Monterey (CC)	$19.99
Lymelife	$20.99	$24.99
Monterey Pop (CC)	$36.99	$44.99
Observe and Report	$24.99	$24.99	$25.99
Pierrot Le Fou (CC)	$18.99	$19.99
Scooby-doo! The Mystery Begins	$24.99	$26.99	$25.99
Shaun of the Dead	$18.99	$19.99
Star Trek - The Original Series: Season 2	$72.99	$59.99
Star Trek Next Generation: Motion Picture. Coll.	$45.99	$49.99	$54.99
Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan	$20.49	$24.99
Star Trek IV: Voyage Home	$20.49	$24.99
Star Trek VI: Undiscovered Country	$19.99	$24.99
Star Trek VIII: First Contact	$19.99	$19.99
Streets of Blood	$19.99	$19.99
Terminator - Sarah Connor Chronicles: Season 2	$44.99	$44.99
Wallace & Gromit: Complete Collection	$19.99	$24.99

(CC) after a title = New release in the Criterion Collection.

Individual Titles in the Collections Listed Above:

The Paul Newman Tribute Collection (DVD): The Long Hot Summer, Rally Round the Flag Boys!, From the Terrace, Exodus, The Hustler, Adventures of a Young Man, What a Way to Go!, Hombre, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Towering Inferno, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, Quintet, The Verdict.

Star Trek Original Motion Picture Collection (DVD): Star Trek: The Motion Picture, The Wrath of Khan, The Search for Spock, The Voyage Home, The Final Frontier, The Undiscovered Country..

Star Trek Next Generation Motion Picture Collection (DVD and Blu-Ray): Generations, First Contact, Insurrection, Nemesis.

Wallace & Gromit Complete Collection (DVD and Blu-ray): A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave, Shaun the Sheep - Off the Baa!, A Matter of Loaf & Death.

The Disclaimer

Standard disclaimer: All prices are taken from the websites of each chain, or from their printed Sunday advertisements. All prices are subject to change by each chain. Prices and inventory in-store may or may not match the website price.

I, obviously, cannot include EVERY title released in a given week in the RoundUp. The titles included are those that I am interested in...as well as those which I consider will be of interest to a majority of consumers (and sometimes I’ll miss one!). I don't get paid for this, and I don't have the time to list every DVD. So, please don't complain! If there is a title not included in the RoundUp that you want to see, PLEASE just look it up yourself, and be nice enough to post and share the results with everyone!

Note that I cannot include Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club prices in the RoundUp. They set prices at individual stores based on nearby competition, so there is no way I can say here what price you'll find at YOUR local Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club location. And, Circuit City is still out of business...even in Hawaii (where they NEVER guaranteed their prices anyway).

The Specials

--There are the usual price discrepancies, this week, between the Best Buy flyer and bestbuy.com on a number of new release titles. So, if you are thinking of picking up a title at your local store, you MAY want to consider doing a purchase on BB.com and an in-store pickup.

--At Best Buy this week, SAVE $6 when you buy BOTH Jonas Brothers: Rocking the House and Wizards on Deck/Hannah Montana. Products must be purchased on same receipt to receive savings.

--Also @ BB, get a FREE $5 Best Buy GiftCard when you buy BOTH Mr. Men: S1 V2 AND Mr. Men S1 V4. GiftCard good toward future purchase. Online offer may vary.

--Best Buy has the following Blu-ray discs on-sale for $12.99 apiece:

Gojira (this week's new release!), Rocky, 2010, Mission: Impossible, Final Destination, The Usual Suspects.

--BB also has a deal to get a FREE $15 Best Buy Gift Card when you buy ANY TWO of the latest seasons of the following TV series on DVD:

Grey's Anatomy. Desperate Housewives, Heroes, Monk, Psych, House, Battlestar Galactica, The Office, Mad Men, Crash, Scrubs, Weeds.

--Best Buy Odds and Ends: None to report.

--Target has an EXCLUSIVE BONUS DISC with its copies of Scooby-doo! The Mystery Begins. Quantities limited. No rainchecks. (There is NO WORD as to what is included on the exclusive disc.)

--Target Odds and Ends: A list of $7.50 titles.
Edited by Mike Frezon - 9/20/09 at 10:32am

There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!

Top Ten Ways to Find Good Deals on DVDs and Blu-ray...

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9/19/09 at 9:11pm

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Best Buy on sale DVD items:

TV On DVD - Get $15 BB gift card if you buy 2 of the following:

$44.99 each:
Grey's Anatomy season 5
Desperate Housewives season 5
Heroes season 3
Monk season 7
Psyche season 3
House season 5

$39.99 each:
Battlestar Galactica season 4.5
The Office season 5
Mad Men season 2

$34.99 each:
Crash season 1
Scrubs season 8

Weeds season 4 $29.99

Blu-ray:

$12.99 each
Rocky
2010
Mission Impossible
Final Destination
The Usual Suspects
Gojira

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Target on sale DVD items:

$7.50 each:
Cinderella Story
Chocolat
The Holiday
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9/19/09 at 9:19pm

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Star Trek on Blu-ray for me, and Best Buy comes thru with a good price. Good for a TV show on Blu-ray, anyway....YES!

Thanks as always guys. Much appreciated.

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9/20/09 at 5:51am

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I had TOS S2 BD on pre-order from Amazon...but i'm canceling. BB's price is much better. But the TNG movie set is still coming from Amazon.

Mike, I haven't looked into it, but I'm fairly certain the Star Trek Original Motion Picture Collection (DVD) also includes The Undiscovered Country. There wouldn't be a reason for it not to.

On another note: FYE's changed their used BD promotion. Now, it's Buy 2 Get 50% off the 3rd for both BD and DVD. They also have select BD's on sale for $12.99 (a couple Die Hard's, Devil Wears Prada,Spaceballs, Pathfinder...).

Additionally, BB's been putting a bunch of BD's on sale very quickly after they get released. They're all catalogue titles, but $13 for Freddy vs. Jason, for example, works for me.

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9/20/09 at 6:22am

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Thanks Mike and Patrick! For the first time in months I am buying a Blu-ray from Best Buy - - Star Trek - The Original Series: Season 2.

Note to BB: If you price it, they will buy...

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9/20/09 at 6:35am

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I'm picking up Friday The 13th: The Series: Season Three this week. I'll grab 30 Rock: Season Three when Target puts it on sale for $20 in the next two or three months.

Also, if anyone out there is an angry, semi-delusional loner that wants to see more people like themselves represented onscreen, Observe And Report is the movie is for you.

Thanks for the prices, guys!

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9/20/09 at 7:17am

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The Wal Mart near me had Freddy Vs. Jason for $10.00 - really tempting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason_V

Additionally, BB's been putting a bunch of BD's on sale very quickly after they get released. They're all catalogue titles, but $13 for Freddy vs. Jason, for example, works for me.

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9/20/09 at 8:41am

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Thank you Mike.The bluray edition of Pierrot le Fou is mine!

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9/20/09 at 10:33am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason_V

Mike, I haven't looked into it, but I'm fairly certain the Star Trek Original Motion Picture Collection (DVD) also includes The Undiscovered Country. There wouldn't be a reason for it not to.

Jason: You are, of course, correct. I have added the title above.

Isn't it a weird assortment of single Star Trek titles that are released this week?

There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!

Top Ten Ways to Find Good Deals on DVDs and Blu-ray...

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9/20/09 at 2:28pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil Middlemiss

The Wal Mart near me had Freddy Vs. Jason for $10.00 - really tempting.

WalMart isn't as convenient as BB for me. But yeah, $10 is even better. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Frezon

Jason: You are, of course, correct. I have added the title above.

Isn't it a weird assortment of single Star Trek titles that are released this week?

Not in my, geek-centered mind. II, IV, VI, VIII are considered the most popular and "best" of the series so it makes sense to start with them on standalone BD.

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9/20/09 at 8:19pm

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Just Star Trek S2 Blu Ray for Me, good price.

I saw Observe and Report , worst movie I've seen this Year, Just Terrible. And I like Seth Rogen, what was he thinking..never mind Ray Liotta.

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9/20/09 at 8:33pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Scarpa

I saw Observe and Report , worst movie I've seen this Year, Just Terrible. And I like Seth Rogen, what was he thinking..never mind Ray Liotta.

I liked parts of it but it's a tough movie to love. That being said, I think that this movie will gain a small but devoted cult following in the coming years.

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9/21/09 at 1:08pm

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Well, nothing for me this week, but I do have a bit of news for those of you nowhere near a Target Store. They recently dropped their deal with Amazon to offer their own Music/Movie/Book shipping service. Now the sale prices in the circular are available to order from Target.com; however, I am not sure if the Target exclusive content is always available. There is a flat $2.99 per order fee. And titles that are not in the ad are also available (i.e., the individual Star Trek movies are $13.79 each.)

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9/21/09 at 3:21pm

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Star Trek Season 2 in BD is now down to $59.95 on Amazon!!

guys that use amazon...keep on keeping the faith! (have to love their pre release price guarantee!! )

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9/21/09 at 4:00pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregg Loewen

Star Trek Season 2 in BD is now down to $59.95 on Amazon!!

guys that use amazon...keep on keeping the faith! (have to love their pre release price guarantee!! )

Thanks for the tip, Gregg. I just placed my order.

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9/22/09 at 12:26pm

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Anyone know if the Exodus in the Paul Newman Tribute Collection is remastered, or is it the same old nonanamorphic disc?

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9/22/09 at 3:17pm

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I want Trek First Contact and Terminator Season 2 (both on BluRay) but I think I'll wait for DeepDiscount to do it's Thanksgiving thing.

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9/24/09 at 7:46am

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It is being reported that amazon.com has a code SNOWHITE (with just one "w") that will take $10 off the upcoming Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Blu-ray release (probably to "match" the $10 coupon that's floating around. That drops the amazon price to $14.99.

Apparently there are also bundle deals if you buy Snow White and either (or both) of the recent Tinkerbell releases. SW + TB: Lost Treasure = $8 off.

Info via SlickDeals.

There's Jessie the yodeling cowgirl. Bullseye, he's Woody's horse. Pete the old prospector. And, Woody, the man himself. Of course, it's time for Woody's RoundUp. He's the very best! He's the rootinest, tootinest cowboy in the wild, wild west!

Top Ten Ways to Find Good Deals on DVDs and Blu-ray...

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9/24/09 at 8:59am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Frezon

It is being reported that amazon.com has a code SNOWHITE (with just one "w") that will take $10 off the upcoming Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Blu-ray release (probably to "match" the $10 coupon that's floating around. That drops the amazon price to $14.99.

Apparently there are also bundle deals if you buy Snow White and either (or both) of the recent Tinkerbell releases. SW + TB: Lost Treasure = $8 off.

Info via SlickDeals.

It definitely works - I just pre-ordered my copy of Snow Wihte on BD for $14.99.

In addtion, you will receive a $5 credit for Select TV Shows at Amazon Video On Demand.

Link to terms: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_84979431_4?ie=UTF8&docId=1000407711&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=0GD0Q65AD2H91AWKJX3A&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=485718151&pf_rd_i=B001V9LPWQ

Link to "Select TV Shows": http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000407851

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