Weekly RoundUp 8/31/04 (1 Viewer)

Spock, the women on your planet are logical. No other planet in the galaxy can make that claim.
–William Shatner as Capt. James T. Kirk (Star Trek – 1966)



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_____________TITLE_____________ _ _Amazon _ BestBuy _ CrcCity _ Target_ _ Costco_
24th Day_______________________ _ $19.59 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Annie: A Royal Adventure_______ _ $17.36 __ $16.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Black Orchid___________________ _ $13.04 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Broadway Bill__________________ _ $13.04 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Chris Rock: Never Scared_______ _ $13.97 __ $14.99 __ $12.99 __ $14.99 __ $12.99 __
Come Back Little Sheba_________ _ $13.04 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Desire Under the Elms__________ _ $13.04 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dora’s Halloween_______________ _ $11.89 __ $14.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Fractured Flickers_____________ _ $34.79 __ $34.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Hee Haw: Volume 2______________ _ $10.47 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Ike: Countdown to D-Day________ _ $20.47 __ $19.99 __ $24.97 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __
I Love Lucy: Season 2__________ _ $48.99 __ $53.99 __ $69.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $42.99 __
Invader Zim: Volume 2__________ _ $17.46 __ $15.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Jesus Christ Superstar_________ _ $13.99 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_9.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride_____ _ $20.43 __ $17.99 __ $17.99 __ $19.99 __ $18.29 __
Orloff Collection______________ _ $27.99 __ $31.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
**Passion of the Christ________ _ $17.99 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $18.99 __
Relentless_____________________ _ $17.35 __ $16.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Relentless 2___________________ _ $17.35 __ $16.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Riding High____________________ _ $13.04 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Rocky & Bullwinkle: Season 2___ _ $27.99 __ $29.99 __ $34.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __
So. Park: Passion of the Jew___ _ $13.99 __ $15.99 __ $14.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Star Trek/TOS: Season 1________ _ $84.49 __$106.99 __ $99.99 __ $99.99 __ $84.99 __
Touched By An Angel: Season 1__ _ $34.99 __ $39.99 __ $39.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $32.99 __
Trekkies 2_____________________ _ $17.39 __ $15.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
**Twisted______________________ _ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Videodrome (Criterion Coll.)___ _ $27.96 __ $34.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
White Dawn_____________________ _ $13.04 __ $_9.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
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Titles in the Collections listed in the above RoundUp:

Orloff Collection: The Awful Dr. Orloff, Dr. Orloff’s Monster, Revenge in the House of Usher, Orloff and the Invisible Man.



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! Passion of the Christ AND Twisted are available in both OAR and MAR versions...get the correct one.

--Amazon continues to offer free shipping on orders over $25. Restrictions apply.

--Best Buy says…if you buy Season 2 of Rocky and Bullwinkle from them, they’ll give you 3 FREE 20 oz. bottles of Coke (or any Coca-Cola product.). So, if you’re thirsty, you know where to go.

--Best Buy is also doing a combo deal on Lion King 2 ($17.99) and another Disney release Brother Bear ($17.99). Buy them both and save $5. $18 + $18 = $36. $36 - $5 = $31. $31/2 = $15.50

--Target is also doing a combo deal on Lion King 2 ($19.99), but with the original Lion King ($19.99). Save $5 when you buy them both. $20 + $20 = $40. $40 - $5 = $35. $35/2 = $17.50. (As always, all calculations courtesy of Frezon Lousy Math, Inc) Coupon located on Lion King 2. Quantity limited. No rain checks.

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The latest markdowns according to DavisDVD:

EFFECTIVE: August 31, 2004 (Studio/Titles/New SRP)

20th Century Fox

Cheaper By the Dozen, In America, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Master & Commander (single disc), Runaway Jury, Stuck On You ... $19.98

I got dibs on:
- Rocky and Bullwinkle Season Two
- The Passion of the Christ
- The Passion of the Jew
- Chris Rock's Never Scared
- Twisted
- Star Trek TOS Season One

Just I Love Lucy and Rocky & Bullwinkle for me.

Thanks as usual, Mike.

Nothing for me

Thanks for the roundup.

Finally, my long awaited Videodrome Criterion will be in my possession!

I already picked up Invader Zim early for $15.99 but I still have to get Lion King 2.I was hoping for a price of $15.99 :frowning: .

Star Trek: TOS is mine. I've waited many a long years for this...

(Next week is going to be bad...)

Passion of the Christ and Trekkies 2.

Talk about "from the sublime to the rediculous"...

I just realized I'm gonna' be totally broke by the end of Fall! * Groan *

This week: Star Trek: TOS Season 1 and I Love Lucy Season 2. (Both originally produced by Desilu Studios, BTW!)

Next week: Magnum PI Season 1, Columbo Volume 1, Star Trek: Generations CE.

Of course, we've got this little Space Opera Trilogy coming up in just a few weeks ... and then all of this Summer's blockbusters start to roll out!

Oh, well: Nobody said that hobbies are supposed to be cheap!

Twisted for me! I just love that Ashley Judd. She makes the best movies.

No, seriously...my passion is just for Lucy S2 and Videodrome.

ST TOS...already ordered. There is no way anyone should pay and B/M ridiculous price for the set.

I'm now glad that I put off buying the Star Trek TOS disks...this new set is so much cheaper. The original DVDs were 2 episodes for $15 street - the first season that way would have cost $210. Costco's price is as good as the online vendors.

Since our politicians are currently stuck in the 1960's, why shouldn't our science fiction DVDs?

Anyone know if BJs will have Star Trek TOS and what price it will be? I have a membership there but not one at Costcos...

Jimmy!

Ultimate Electronics is advertising a $15.95 price for The Passion of the Christ this week. . .

Also gang, don't forget that Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Essentials streets 8/31. Although many have "Manos: Hands of Fate" already (I put off buying it), another one of the series most popular episodes "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" makes its home video debut. DDD has it for only $14.94.

Rocky and Bullwinkle season 2 for me this week.

I wish for:
Invader Zim 2
both Passions (Christ and Jew)
Star Trek TOS
Videodrome Criterion

Thanks!

CompUSA will have TPOTC for $14.99. I'm hoping that my local Wal*Mart will undercut this price by at least a buck.

Circuit City on sale DVD items:

$12.99:
The Ten Commandments
EuroTrip
Bruce Almighty
Braveheart
Rundown
Gladiator
Peter Pan
The Cat in the Hat
Saving Private Ryan
Sea Biscuit
Honey
Fargo
The Usual Suspects

$9.99:
Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker

$8.99:
PCS: Cedric the Entertainer: Starting Line-Up
Bill Cosby: Himself

$6.99:
Kiss the Girls
Double Jeopardy
The Greatest Story Ever Told

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Best Buy on sale DVD items:

$15.99:
Jesus of Nazareth

$14.99:
The Last Days of Jesus
The Ten Commandments

3 for $20:
The Road Warrior
Mad Max
Maverick
Patriot
Lethal Weapon
We Were Soldiers
The Miracle Maker
Jesus
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Shaft
Kiss of Death
Rules of Engagement
SNL: Chris Rock
Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker
Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park 2
Jurassic Park 3
Changing Lanes
Jerry MaGuire
Varsity Blues
North Dallas Forty
The Longest Yard
Any Given Sunday
Rudy
Thin Red Line
Ride with the Devil
Brian's Song
Frequency
High Crimes
Deep Impact

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Target on sale DVD items:

2 for $15:
Never Been Kissed
Ever After
Life of Brian
Men of Honor
Die Another Day
The Good Girl
The Quiet Man
The Abyss
True Lies