Weekly RoundUp 6/8/04 (1 Viewer)

[Mike Frezon]

I love it when a plan comes together!
–George Peppard as Col. John “Hannibal” Smith (The A-Team - 1983)



[c]The Weekly RoundUp[/c]
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_____________TITLE________________ _ _Amazon _ BestBuy _ CrcCity _ Target_ _ Costco_
**Along Came Polly__________________ _ $18.89 __ $16.99 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $18.79 __
A-Team: Season 1____________________ _ $41.97 __ $39.99 __ $34.99 __ $39.99 __ $_N/A_ __
City of God_________________________ _ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $22.99 __ $19.99 __ $17.99 __
Common Threads______________________ _ $20.97 __ $24.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Creeping Flesh______________________ _ $21.22 __ $22.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dame Edna Experience: Season 1______ _ $28.68 __ $29.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Day of the Locust___________________ _ $10.49 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dead Zone: Season 2_________________ _ $34.99 __ $39.99 __ $39.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Fangoria Blood Drive________________ _ $16.98 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
**Field of Dreams: Anniv. Edition___ _ $22.12 __ $16.99 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Ghost Rock__________________________ _ $16.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Goodbye, Columbus___________________ _ $12.74 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Greystroke: Leg. Of Tarzan LOTA_____ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Just Shoot Me: Seasons 1 & 2________ _ $27.97 __ $32.99 __ $29.99 __ $29.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Love Letters (1999)_________________ _ $21.22 __ $22.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Man From Colorado___________________ _ $16.96 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
MASH: Season 6______________________ _ $27.99 __ $29.99 __ $29.99 __ $29.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Merlin SE___________________________ _ $16.98 __ $14.99 __ $14.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
**Mystic River: 1-disc______________ _ $19.56 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Mystic River: Deluxe 3-disc_________ _ $27.99 __ $29.99 __ $29.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $26.99 __
Perfect Husband: Laci Peterson Story _ $21.22 __ $22.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Playmakers: Season 1________________ _ $34.89 __ $32.99 __ $29.99 __ $29.99 __ $_N/A_ __
President’s Analyst_________________ _ $12.29 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Quantum Leap: Season 1______________ _ $41.99 __ $43.99 __ $34.99 __ $39.99 __ $34.99 __
Reality Bites: 10th Anniv. Edition__ _ $16.98 __ $14.99 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __
RoboCop 2___________________________ _ $12.71 __ $12.99 __ $10.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
RoboCop 3___________________________ _ $12.71 __ $12.99 __ $10.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Robocop Trilogy_____________________ _ $32.77 __ $29.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Roger Donaldson Collection__________ _ $20.99 __ $24.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
SCTV Network 90: Volume 1___________ _ $62.09 __ $59.99 __ $54.99 __ $59.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Survival of the Illest______________ _ $16.98 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Taboo: Season 1_____________________ _ $38.23 __ $39.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Tarzan Collection___________________ _ $41.94 __ $62.99 __ $49.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Tarzan, the Ape Man_________________ _ $16.38 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Times of Harvey Milk________________ _ $20.97 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Tour of Duty: Season 1______________ _ $34.96 __ $39.99 __ $39.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Who’s the Boss: Season 1____________ _ $32.76 __ $32.99 __ $29.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $26.99 __
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Tarzan Collection with Johnny Weismuller includes: Tarzan the Ape Man, Tarzan Escapes, Tarzan & his Mate, Tarzan Finds A Son, Tarzan’s Secret Treasure, Tarzan’s New York Adventure.

Roger Donaldson Collection includes Sleeping Dogs and Smash Palace.


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".


**BE CAREFUL! Along Came Polly AND Field of Dreams AND Mystic River (1-disc only) are all available in both OAR and MAR versions...get the correct one!!!

--BIG WEEK for fans of TV on DVD!!! Ten…count ‘em…ten new TV on DVD releases this week!

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

--Best Buy has a FREE bonus disc it is including with Along Came Polly. It features “an inside look at this summer’s hottest releases. Learn more about The Chronicles of Riddick, go on the set of The Bourne Supremacy and more.”

--Target’s got a great deal for Dr. Pepper fans! Buy the DVD (or VHS) of Along Came Polly and get a FREE 12-pack of Dr. Pepper. (Quantity limited. No rain checks. See movie for coupon.)

--There always seem to be people looking for a good deal on band of Brothers. It’s worth noting that Target has a price of $69.99 for BoB in this week’s flyer.

--K-Mart has the following prices in its flyer: Mystic River (1-disc) $15.99, Mystic River (3-disc deluxe) $29.99, and Along Came Polly $19.99



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The latest markdowns according to DavisDVD:

EFFECTIVE: June 8, 2004 (Studio/Titles/New SRP)

Anchor Bay
Bad Boys SE, Can't Stop The Music, The Cook The Thief His Wife and Her Lover, Dakota, The Day The Earth Caught Fire, Death On The Nile, Endless Night, Evil Under The Sun, Hiding Out, The Mirror Crack'd, Scandal, Strapless, Swinging Cheerleaders, Tuff Turf, The Unbelievable Truth ... $9.98


MGM
Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, Agent Cody Banks, Die Another Day, The Graduate, Shallow Grave, The Sure Thing, To Live and Die in LA, Valley Girl ... $14.95

Fargo: SE ... $19.98

 

[Robert Crawford]

Looks like Best Buy is charging more than the MSRP for the Tarzan boxset. Another reason why buying from online retailers is a cheaper option with many catelogue titles.





Crawdaddy

 

[Kenneth Cummings]

Since this week is focused on the new television set for my room, I would say pass on any new releases. Besides, only A-Team and Robocop were the only thing I would had bought, but I might just wait on the prices to drop or something. I found a great television too for 140, which is pretty good for something that isn't HDTV. Now to save the money for a new dvd player. Which by the way, any of the 40-90 dollar players any good? Hate to buy a clunker.

Thanks for the roundup Mike...and that one guy who looks like Al Bunny.

 

[Citizen87645]

Nothing for me. I need the break besides, though that Hollywood Video sale is also taking its toll.

 

[Justin_S]

Talk about an expensive as hell week. Luckily I got City of God today when I saw it early at a store I went to. Still, on Tuesday I still have to get The Creeping Flesh, Robocop box set, Mystic River 3 disc, and Just Shoot Me. All are over $20 to boot.

 

[george kaplan]

Finally a week that's easy on the wallet.

Just Mash season 6 for me.

 

[Patrick Sun]

Circuit City on sale DVD items:

$5.99 each:

School Daze
Beverly Hills Cop
Midnight Garden of Good and Evil
61*
Peacemaker
Taps
Postcards From the Edge
The Day of the Jackal
The Quick & the Dead (non-Sharon Stone)
Hamburger Hill
Gia
Mars Attacks!
Vision Quest
Body Double
And Justice For All
The Brothers McMullen

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Best Buy on sale DVD items:

Just holdovers from last week:

$19.99 each:
Monster
Pitch Black
Scary Movie 3

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Target on sale DVD items:

2 for $15 (probably can buy them for $7.50 each)
Out of Time
Ever After
Cruel Intentions
Knights Tale
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
Reservoir Dogs
Quiet Man
Young Guns
Uptown Girls
Dances with Wolves (nice deal, SE depicted in ad)
Van Wilder

2 for $20 (probably can buy them for $10.00 each):
Braveheart
Sweet Home Alabama
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Black Hawk Down
Spider-man
Daddy Day Care
Count of Monte Cristo
The Rookie
Oh Brother Where Art Thou?
Dirty Dancing
Office Space

Sets:

$24.99
In Living Color Season 1
Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 1

Family Guy Season 1 & 2 (together) $34.99
Simpsons Season 1 $19.99
Band of Brothers $69.99

$49.99 each:
The Godfather Collection
Indiana Jones Collection

Lord of the Rings Trilogy $59.99
Pink Panther $44.99
Sopranos Season 1 $69.99

 

[Greg S]

Thanks Mike!

Plenty of things I want there but broke as usual so it will just be Quantum Leap for the wife and hopefuly she will get the hint about Tour of Duty for me Father's Day!

Greg

 

[Patrick Sun]

Can't believe there are no "deals" for "City of God" - a brilliant film, BTW.

 

[Scott Weinberg]

You get what you pay for!

No purchases for me this week. I'm saving my DVD moneys for Simp4 next week!

 

[Dave Scarpa]

QL Season 1
Dead Zone S2
Mash S2

But all Internet orders for me the B&M cannot compete well sort of Circuit City.com for QL, Amazon.com w/STL for Mash, and DDD For Dead Zone at the Amazing Retail of $23.99. Good savings and add in GAS and you do the math.

 

[Michael Sliger]

Double checking the ad and online prices for "Field of Dreams: Anniversary Edition" at Circuit City shows me a $19.99 listing. I guess Mike accidentally typed in the Best Buy price there instead (honest error with all of those numbers to type). Oh well, looks like I will be ordering this movie online from BB since their closest store is 45 minutes away from me. Thanks again for all of your hard work.

http://weeklyad.circuitcity.com/circ...52&StartRow=19
http://entertainment.circuitcity.com...d&store=Movies
(Hee, gotta love that page. D'ya know that that Kevin Costner was in Monty Python's The Life of Brian?)

 

[Bill Thomann]

My closest Best Buy is about 35 miles away but Circuit City peicematches them so I'll get Field of Dreams at CC. Thanks for the roundup.

 

[MattGentry]

Already ordered The Dead Zone: Season Two from DDD.
Plan on getting Quantum Leap.

Will probably pick up Dances with Wolves and A Knight's Tale (For some reason, I just love that movie.) Might also pick up Office Space...

 

[Casey Trowbridg]

Just M*A*S*H: season 6 for sure this week, with Field of Dreams a possibility.

Other stuff I want, but not a high priority like Who's the Boss and Just Shoot Me.

 

[Kevin_Lodge]

Was at Target this morning and noticed that Cop Land (New Special Edition) and King of New York (2 Disc Set) were also vaialable as 2 for $20 . I believe you get also just purchase one for $10.00

 

[Shane Martin]

I thought Mystic River was a single disc only release and then the 3 disc?

 

[Phil Tomaskovic]

I know Mystic River is $12.99 after rebate at fye, not sure of others. Is the difference betwen the 2 disc and 3 disc just a soundtrack cd?

 

[TonyD]

single is bare bones.

 

[Joseph Bolus]

Whew!

Big week for me:

A-TEAM Season One
M*A*S*H Season Six
Quantum Leap Season One

It figures that now that I have a very nice 16:9 capable FPTV system, I'm suddenly purchasing a bunch of 4:3 stuff! *sigh*

(Oh well: I can probably console myself by viewing the LOTR:ROTK movie again!!)