Weekly RoundUp 10/5/04 (1 Viewer)

[Mike Frezon]

I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about. Truth is, I don't want to know. Some things are best left unsaid. I'd like to think they were singing about something so beautiful, it can't be expressed in words, and makes your heart ache because of it. I tell you, those voices soared higher and farther than anybody in a gray place dares to dream. It was like some beautiful bird flapped into our drab little cage and made those walls dissolve away, and for the briefest of moments, every last man in Shawshank felt free.
–Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding (Shawshank Redemption – 1994)




[c]The Weekly RoundUp[/c]
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_____________TITLE___________ _ _Amazon _ BestBuy _ CrcCity _ Target_ _ Costco_
Aladdin Plat. Ed._________ _ $19.49 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $17.99 __
Aladdin PE Gift Set_______ _ $32.49 __ $39.99 __ $39.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $34.99 __
All I Want for Christmas__ _ $13.04 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Bebe’s Kids_______________ _ $13.04 __ $10.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Black Beauty (1971)_______ _ $13.04 __ $10.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Cameron’s Closet__________ _ $17.35 __ $_N/A_ __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dame Edna Experience/Xmas_ _ $13.99 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dame Edna/Complete Coll.__ _ $55.99 __ $99.99 __ $55.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dame Edna/Comp. Series 2__ _ $24.49 __ $29.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dawson’s Creek: Season 4__ _ $32.47 __ $34.99 __ $34.99 __ $32.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Deep Impact SE____________ _ $13.04 __ $_9.99 __ $_8.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Detonator 2: Night Watch__ _ $17.37 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dora’s Fairytale Adventure _ $13.99 __ $14.99 __ $17.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Fahrenheit 9/11___________ _ $18.82 __ $15.99 __ $17.99 __ $17.99 __ $18.49 __
Farscape: Complete Season 4_$104.08 __ $95.99 __$149.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Fearless Vampire Killers__ _ $17.37 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Five Obstructionists______ _ $21.73 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Friday 13th Ultimate Coll. _ $55.99 __ $57.99 __ $54.99 __ $54.99 __ $_N/A_ __
He Knows You’re Alone_____ _ $17.37 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Hunger________________ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Iron Eagle 3: Aces________ _ $17.37 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
It’s Alive________________ _ $17.37 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
It’s Alive 2 & 3 (2-pack)_ _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Lady Death________________ _ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Live Wire: Human Time Bomb _ $13.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Lucille Ball Collection___ _ $_9.98 __ $_9.99 __ $_9.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Nat’l Lamp. Xmas Vacation 2_ $13.98 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
N.L. Xmas Vacation 1 & 2__ _ $26.01 __ $24.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
North & South Complete Coll_ $48.99 __ $49.99 __ $69.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Return of Living Dead 2___ _ $16.38 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Roswell: Season 2_________ _ $41.99 __ $42.99 __ $42.99 __ $39.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Saved!____________________ _ $18.89 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Shawshank Redemption SE___ _ $18.89 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Shawshank Redemption LE___ _ $31.49 __ $35.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Spongebob Squarepants: S2_ _ $34.99 __ $40.99 __ $39.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Tanner ’88 (Criter. Coll.) _ $20.97 __ $28.99 __ $22.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Three Faces of Eve________ _ $12.28 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Unspeakable_______________ _ $22.60 __ $24.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Untouchables SE___________ _ $13.99 __ $_9.99 __ $_8.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
War Room__________________ _ $12.28 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
What’s Happening! Season 2 _ $20.96 __ $24.99 __ $22.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
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Standard disclaimer: All prices are taken from the websites of each chain, or from their printed advertisements, the Sunday of the week of release (so as to catch any week-of-release sale prices). All prices are subject to change by each chain. Prices and inventory in-store may or may not match the website price. If a price is marked "$_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".


**WOW! This seems to be one of those rare weeks when all new releases posted in the RoundUp are available in their OAR!

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

--Amazon is offering the following deal on the purchase of Aladdin on DVD:

Exclusive Offer: Order Aladdin (Special Edition) now and receive immediate access to the following in your Digital Locker:
• A video stream of "Inside the Genie's Lamp," a never-before-seen tour. See details
• A unique coupon code for a $5 credit good toward prints, frames, cards, and gifts from Ofoto, a Kodak company (when you pre-order this special edition of Aladdin from Amazon.com). See details

--bestbuy.com is also offering a special deal on Aladdin:

Pre-order either Aladdin (Special Edition) or Aladdin (Collector's Gift Set) and receive a $5 Digital Coupon for use at BestBuy.com!

Note: Your Digital Coupon code will be sent by e-mail on or about 10/11/04.

--Best Buy is also offering a deal to its Reward Zone members. “Get triple RZ points this week on any movie in our Disney DVD Section.”

--And, Best Buy is also offering a free plush Abu toy, instantly, when you buy either Aladdin set. Minimum 100 per store. No rainchecks.

--For horror fans, Best Buy is also offering a free bonus disc “Jason Forever” with its Friday the 13th box set.

--If you’re hungry and like Disney animation…Target is the place for you. Buy Aladdin this week and get a FREE 6.6 or 7.2-ounce package of Pepperidge Farm Goldfish. Coupon on movie. Quantity limited. No rain checks.

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The latest markdowns according to DavisDVD:

EFFECTIVE: October 5, 2004 (Studio/Titles/New SRP)

Columbia TriStar

The Animal (Uncut), Booty Call: The Bootiest Edition, Breakout, Buying the Cow, Family Business, Gardens of Stone, Gigli, The New Guy, Sasquatch ... $14.95

American Pop, The Company, Eight Crazy Nights, I Love You To Death, New Best Friend, Tube, You Got Served ... $19.95

Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2-disc set) ... $24.95

 

[Dillon*G]

Thanks a bunch Mike.And extra early
Aladdin,Dawson's Creek,and Fahrenheit 9/11 for me.I'm still undecided on the Friday the 13th Collection.

Oh crap,I just noticed Spongebob Season 2 was coming out.For some reason I thought it was coming out the 19th.I guess i'll pick it up.

 

[Patrick Sun]

Circuit City on sale DVD items:

$8.99:
Bowling For Columbine
The Manchurian Candidate
American President
Primary Colors
Dave

$12.99:
Care Bears Journey To Joke A Lot

$19.99:
Walking Tall
Man On Fire
The Alamo

Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection - $42.99
Star Wars Trilogy - $49.99

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Best Buy on sale DVD items:

2 for $20

X2
There's Something about Mary
Bend it Like Beckham
Ice Age
28 Days Later
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Wrong Turn
Last of the Mohicans
Thirteen
Runaway Jury
Master and Commander
Nora's Hair Salon

$15.99:
Hunting of the President
The Fox and the Hound

19.99:
The Alamo
Walking Tall

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[Justin_S]

Pretty expensive week. I'm getting:

Saved!
The Shawshank Redemption LE
It's Alive
It Lives Again/Island of the Alive double feauture
The Fearless Vampire Killers
Deep Impact CE

Don't know about that F13 set just yet. I may pass, but may cave.

 

[Erin C]

Aladdin,Shawshank for sure and maybe the F13 set, Untouchables and Deep Impact. I'm also finally buying a PS2(only 2+ years too late) and SW Battlefront!

 

[josh4040]

great deals this week at target! getting shawshank and aladdin!

 

[Jason_V]

Aladdin for sure...Deep Impact and Untouchables are going to be in-store decisions. Farscape and Shawshank are definately going to have to wait for the overtime paycheck.

Thanks Mike!

 

[george kaplan]

A pretty light week, with only Aladdin, and (if reviews indicate improved picture quality), Shawshank Redemption.

Thanks Mike.

 

[Jeff_A]

Aladdin and the long overdue and very much anticipated, Fearless Vampire Killers

 

[Dome Vongvises]

Awesome week. Thanks Mike.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Josh: I'm with you! Unless, of course, I decide to see if my local Wal-Mart will go even lower!

 

[Mike~Sileck]

Geez, huge week. Far. 9/11, Aladdin, Shawshank, Friday 13th are def's, and War Room + Deep Impact will be in store decisions. thanks again guys.




(btw digital bits had the cover art for day after tomorrow under this date .. they must've been wrong, does anyone have the correct date for this one? I'm kinda upset as I was looking forward to seeing that movie again this week. Then again, I could probably use one less title, as I'm already way over budget!)

Mike

 

[Vlad D]

Thanks Mike.

Only Aladdin and Fahrenheit 9/11 for me.

 

[TonyD]

day after tomorrow is next tuesday.

 

[george kaplan]

Thanks for the pointer. I went to that thread, and it appears that WB isn't sending out any screeners, so hopefully the director's intention to improve the PQ is fulfilled on the actual disc.

 

[ChrisBEA]

At least Aladdin.
There are so many I want..... :frowning:

 

[Dillon*G]

I just talked to Gord and he said Spongebob Squarepants S2 was moved to Oct. 19th.

 

[Bryan Ri]

Great DVD week;

definately Shawshank, Aladdin, and Farenheit for me; POSSIBLY Untouchables, don't know if it's worth the double dip just yet.

I thought I had heard the single-disc Godfather 2 was supposed to come out this week; any news on that?

 

[Craig Robertson]

Just Aladdin and Fahrenhype 9/11 for me (this is not the Michael Moore movie).

Fahrenhype 9/11 is only $9 w/free shipping from DDD.

 

[Kenneth Cummings]

Just getting Aladdin and Shawshank Redemption. Couldn't give away that F911 movie to me.



Thanks for the roundup Mike.