Weekly RoundUp 6-26-2007 (1 Viewer)

[Mike Frezon]

The Weekly RoundUp

The Features


– The Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman – 1958


– Michael Pena & Mark Wahlberg (Shooter – 2007)


– La Jetée – 1962


– Queen of Outer Space – 1958


– Tom Jones (This is…Tom Jones – 1969)

The Prices

SD-DVD TITLEAmazonBestBuyCrcCityTargetCostcoAdv. Super Mario Bros. 3: Comp. Series$20.99$24.99$19.99 - - Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1958)$11.19$12.99$12.99 - - Behind the Mask: Rise of Leslie Vernon$20.19$17.99$19.99 - - The Big Cube$13.49$12.99$12.99 - - Black Snake Moan$19.99$17.99$17.99$16.99 - Caged$13.49$12.99$12.99 - - Colossus of Rhodes$13.49$12.99$12.99 - - Cult Camp Classics: Volume 1$20.99$29.99$19.99 - - Cult Camp Classics: Volume 2$20.99$29.99$19.99 - - Cult Camp Classics: Volume 3$20.99$29.99$19.99 - - Cult Camp Classics: Volume 4$20.99$29.99$19.99 - - **Dead Silence (R & NR)$19.99$19.99$17.99$16.99 - Giant Behemoth, the Sea Monster$13.49$12.99$12.99 - - Glass Mountain (1949)$11.19$12.99$12.99 - - Going Under$20.99 - $19.99 - - Gomer Pyle, USMC: Season 2$27.99$34.99$34.99 - - Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile$13.99$14.99$13.99$14.99 - High School Musical: The Concert SE$13.99$14.99$13.99$14.99 - Hot Rods to Hell (1967)$13.49$12.99$12.99 - - La jetee/Sans Soleil (CC)$27.99$34.99$34.99 - - Land of the Pharoahs (1955)$12.99$12.99$12.99 - - Lockout$17.99$17.99$15.99 - - Miami Vice: Season 5$39.49$39.99$31.99 - - Monk: Season 5$36.99$43.99$49.99$34.99$36.99Mystery Science Theater 3k: Vol. 11$41.99$49.99$49.99 - - Nat’l Geo’s Wild Chronicles: Season 1$40.49$44.99$34.99 - - New Advs. of Batman (2-disc)$19.99$19.99$19.99 - - New Advs. of Superman (2-disc)$18.99$19.99$19.99 - - Peaceful Warrior$14.99$19.99$17.99 - - **Pride$26.09$17.99$19.99$17.99 - The Prodigal (1955)$13.49$12.99$12.99 - - Psych: Season 1$39.49$43.99$49.99$34.99$36.99Queen of Outer Space (1958)$13.49$12.99$12.99 - - Reno 911!: Season 4$18.89$19.99$17.99$17.99 - **Shooter$17.99$15.99$15.99$16.99 - Skyjacked (1972)$13.49$12.99$12.99 - - Something to Cheer About$22.49$12.99$19.99 - - The Spaghetti West$20.19$19.99$19.99 - - Standing Still (2006)$13.99$14.99$15.99 - - This is…Tom Jones$27.99 - $34.99 - - Trog (1970)$13.49$12.99$12.99 - - Uncle P$13.99$14.99$15.99 - - Wedding Wars$16.99$22.99$19.99 - - Zero Hour (1957)$13.49$12.99$12.99 - -

HD-DVD TITLEAmazonBestBuyCrcCityTargetCostcoAmerican Me$19.95$24.99$29.98 - - Army of Darkness$19.95$24.99$29.98 - - Being John Malkovich$19.95$24.99$29.98 - - The Big Lebowski$19.95$24.99$29.98 - - Black Snake Moan$27.95$29.99$39.99 - - Bulletproof$19.95$24.99$29.98 - - Dead Silence$27.95$29.99$39.98 - - Hustle and Flow$19.95$24.99$29.99 - - Mallrats$19.95$24.99$29.98 - - Meet Joe Black$19.95$24.99$29.98 - - Mystery Men$19.95$24.99$29.98 - - Unleashed$19.95$24.99$29.98 - - The Watcher$19.95$24.99$29.98 - -

BLU-RAY TITLEAmazonBestBuyCrcCityTargetCostcoBlack Snake Moan$27.95$29.99$39.99 - - Hustle and Flow$19.95$24.99$29.99 - -

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

Individual titles included in box sets listed above:

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume 11: Ring of Terror, Indestructible Man, Tormented, Horrors of Spider Island.

Cult Camp Classics: Volume 1 (Sci-Fi Thrillers): Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1958), Giant Behemoth, the Sea Monster; Queen of Outer Space.

Cult Camp Classics: Volume 2 (Women in Peril): The Big Cube, Caged, Trog.

Cult Camp Classics: Volume 3 (Terrorized Travelers): Hot Rods to Hell, Skyjacked, Zero Hour.

Cult Camp Classics: Volume 4 (Historical Epics): Colossus of Rhodes, The Prodigal, land of the Pharoahs.

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.

"LP" in the RoundUp table means a store’s Sunday flyer says "Low Price". That means 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, 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, 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, as always, Circuit City does not guarantee their sale prices in Hawaii.

The Specials

**BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL! Pride and Shooter are available in both OAR and MAR versions...get the correct one! Also, Dead Silence is available in both RATED and UNRATED versions...get the one that’s right for you!

--We have another one of those unusual price discrepancies this week. Best Buy’s flyer shows Peaceful Warrior at a $19.99 price point, while bb.com lists the title @ $14.99.

--Also, there are differing opinions on the release date of the HD-DVD release of Unleashed. While many have it for this week (which is why I have included it in the pricing tables), some list it for August 15.

--Retailers are advertising FREE MOVIE CASH to go see The Simpsons Movie with the purchase of specially-marked season sets of The Simpsons TV Show. Value = $8.50. Movie Cash on pack. The Simpsons Movie in theaters 7-27-07. Minimum 8 per store.

--Save $10, instantly, at Best Buy when you purchase ANY TWO of the following three Blu-ray DVDs: Apocalypto, PotC: Curse of the Black Pearl, PotC: Dead Man’s Chest ($29.99 apiece). Must be purchased on same receipt.

--Best Buy is promoting its EXCLUSIVE FOUR-DISC DVD SET: The Biggest Bang: The Rolling Stones ($29.99)

--Best Buy has a 2/$25 deal this week. Purchase the CD soundtrack of Hannah Montana 2 ($13.99) and EITHER ONE of the following two DVDs and get both titles for $25: Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile, High School Musical: The Concert SE – Extreme Access Edition. Must be purchased on same receipt.

--Best Buy has a 2/$50 deal this week! Buy ANY TWO seasons of Miami Vice and get them both for $50. Must be purchased on same receipt.

--Best Buy has an EXCLUSIVE BOOK “WAY OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR” with its copies of the DVD Peaceful Warrior. Free Book Value = $12.95. On pack. Minimum 8 per store. No rain checks.

--Best Buy Odds and Ends:Best Buy has a number of nice DVDs listed for $7.50.

--Circuit City is offering a $6 savings if you buy BOTH Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile AND High School Musical: The Concert – Extreme Access Pass. Must be purchased on same receipt. In-store only.

--Save $5 @ CC with the purchase of ANY two season sets of The Simpsons on DVD.

--Circuit City also has an across-the-board sale of 20% OFF ALL TV BOX SETS PRICED $34.99 AND UP!

--Like pez?!?! Get a FREE RATATOUILLE PEZ DISPENSER with the purchase of ANY of the following Pixar DVDs @ CC: A Bug’s Life, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Monsters Inc., Toy Story ($12.99 apiece).

--Circuit City is also advertising an EXCLUSIVE DVD BONUS DISC with its copies of Shooter on DVD. Free 40 minute disc includes features on sniper weapons and training along with a Q&A with Mark Wahlberg.

--Circuit City also has a 2/$20 deal. Buy Shooter AND The Italian Job and get both titles for $20. Must be purchased on same receipt. In store only.

--Circuit City has an EXCLUSIVE BONUS DVD with its copies of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon. Exclusive first look at “Hatchet”. In theaters 9-7-07.

--Circuit City Odds and Ends: Circuit City has a long list of DVDs for sale for $6.99.

--Target also has the $6 savings deal on the joint purchase of Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile AND High School Musical: The Concert – Extreme Access Pass. Coupon located on DVDs. Must be purchased on same receipt. Quantities limited. No rainchecks.

--Target Odds and Ends: Target has its usual assortment of $10.00 DVDs…EXCEPT THEY ARE NOW LISTED AT $11.88! Target is also advertising a number of TV sets for $17.99.

The Markdowns

The latest markdowns according to DavisDVD:

EFFECTIVE: June 26, 2007 (Studio/Titles/New SRP)

None to report.

 

[Patrick Sun]

Circuit City on sale DVD items:

The Departed $15.99
Jump In: Freestyle Edition $13.99

$6.99 each:
Ocean’s Twelve
Out Of Sight: Collector’s Edition
The Rundown
Swordfish
Friday Night Lights
Payback (1st Pressing)
We Were Soldiers
Maverick
Young Guns: Special Edition
Last Man Standing
Spawn: Platinum Series
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
The Mummy: Collector’s Edition
Set It Off
Menace II Society
Any Given Sunday
A Beautiful Mind: Academy Award Winner Edition
American History X
Apollo 13: 2-disc Anniversary Edition
Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle: Extreme Unrated Edition
Friday After Next
The Great Outdoors (1st Pressing)
Raising Arizona (1st Pressing)
Liar Liar: Collector’s Edition
Kingpin
Zoolander
Road Trip: Unrated
The Mask: Platinum Series (1st Pressing)
A Night At The Roxbury
The Big Lebowski: Collector’s Edition
The Players Club
Shaun Of The Dead
Blazing Saddles: 10th Anniversary Special Edition

DVD Sets
The Simpsons: Seasons 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 $29.99 each
Includes movie money to see The Simpsons Movie. Movie Cash value = $8.50. Simpsons movie in theaters 7/27/07.
Buy 2 Simpsons season sets and save $5

20% Off All TV Box Sets Regularly prices at $34.99 & UP
Pricing listed reflects 20 % discounted price. See in store for more titles.

Arrested Development: Season 2 $27.99
King Of Queens: Season 8 shown. Seasons 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 Available $27.99 each
Rescue Me: Season 3 shown. Seasons 1 / 2 Available $31.99 each
The Boondocks: Season 1 Uncut & Uncensored $30.99
Nip/Tuck: Season 3 shown. Season 1 / 2 Available $39.99 each
24: Season 5 $31.99
House: Season 2 shown. Season 1 Available $36.00
Lost: Season 2 Extended shown. Season 1 Available $39.99
The Wire: Season 3 shown. Season 1 / 2 Available $62.99 each
Big Love: Season 1 $63.99
Seinfeld: Season 8 shown. Season 1+2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 Available $31.99 each


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Best Buy on sale DVD items:

Stomp The Yard $15.99
Louis C.K.: Shameless $12.99
Ghost Rider $19.99
Ghost Rider Blu-Ray $29.99
Bridge To Terabithia $19.99
Bridge To Terabithia Blu-Ray $29.99
Finding Nemo: 2-disc Collector's Edition $14.99
The Incredibles $14.99
Charlotte's Web (2007) $14.99
The Pursuit Of Happyness $14.99

The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang $29.99 Best Buy Exclusive 4 DVD Set

$7.50 each: More titles in store and at BestBuy.com
A League Of Their Own
Major League (1st Pressing)
Bad News Bears (2005)
Field Of Dreams: 2-disc Anniversary Edition
Stand By Me: Special Edition
Caddyshack
The Great Outdoors (1st Pressing)
Eurotrip: Unrated / Road Trip: Unrated Double Feature
Old School
Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle: Extreme Unrated Edition
Super Troopers
Armageddon
Robin Hood: Men In Tights
Lords Of Dogtown: Unrated
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Blu-Ray Discs:
Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl $29.99
Apocalypto $29.99
Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest $29.99
Save $10 Instantly when you buy 2 of these Blu-Ray discs

DVD Sets:
Miami Vice: Season 5 $39.99
Miami Vice: Season 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 $43.99 each
2 for $50 when you buy any 2 seasons of Miami Vice together on the same receipt.


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Target on sale DVD items:

Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile $14.99
High School Musical: The Concert – Extreme Access Pass $14.99
Save $6 with purchase of both the Hannah Montana & High School Musical: Extreme Access Pass DVDs listed above // Coupon located on DVDs // Quantities limited // No rain checks

$11.88 each:
Showgirls
A Night At The Museum
Eragon
The Devil Wears Prada
Little Miss Sunshine
Borat
Ice Age: The Meltdown
Everyone’s Hero
Epic Movie
The Last King Of Scotland

DVD Sets:
24: Season 2 $17.99
Sex And The City: Season 1 $17.99
Bones: Season 1 $17.99
Die Hard Trilogy $17.99
The Girls Next Door: Season 2 $17.99
The Boondocks: Season 1 Uncut & Uncensored $17.99
Arrested Development: Season 3 $17.99
UFC Presents The Ultimate Fighter: Season 1 $17.99

 

[RickER]

Just the 70s Filmation Batman for me this week. Tempted with a few of the Camp Classics, but many of them i have never seen, and a few of the ones i have seen i wish i never had.

 

[Regulus]

Looks like I'll be Getting A League of their Own from Best Buy.

 

[george kaplan]

Thanks as usual. Just Monk this week.

 

[TravisR]

I'll be picking up:

Black Snake Moan (a blind buy but Hustle & Flow was so good that I'm willing to check it out)
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection: Volume Eleven

Thanks for the prices!

 

[Rhoq]

Patrick - just a quick FYI - the Louis C.K.: Shameless listed under the "Best Buy on sale DVD items" is actually a new release for this week. I've been anticipating the DVD since seeing the performance on HBO earlier this year.

 

[Jason_V]

New Adventures of Batman and Superman here. And thanks to those Reward Zone certificates, I'm spending $15 total.

 

[JackKay]

Mike, many thax again for your work. One or two Cult Classics for me. Actually land of the Pharoahs isn't too bad of a movie (Howard Hawks).

 

[TonyD]

hmm, zero hour eh?


i might have to check out the movie that inspired Airplane
.

 

[Inspector Hammer!]

Wow, $17.99 for the Die Hard trilogy at Target, that's a great price!

 

[Will_C]

Definitely grabbing up Psych. The funniest new show I've seen in a long time.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Does anyone know if the $7.50 League of Their Own at Best Buy is the SE or the original release? I've always had it in the back of my mind to upgrade to the newer release at some time...

 

[Scott_J]

Mike, the BB Web site lists the original League of Their Own at $7.50, with the SE release at $14.99. So it looks like it's the original that's on sale (can't say I'm disappointed with that because I just paid $11.xx for the SE at DD's 20% sale).

As for this week's releases, I have Cult Camp Classics Vol. 3 on its way to me (looking forward to seeing Zero Hour). I'll probably also pick up Super Mario Bros. 3 down the road.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Wish I'd have thought to upgrade during the DDD sale, Scott. Good thinking!

Guess I'll go add it to my wish list and wait till November!

 

[pitchman]

Thanks as always, Mike and Patrick!

And a special thanks to Mike for all of the Cult Camp Classics love! I just returned from Chicago for the weekend and the first thing I saw when I opened the RoundUp was that 50 Foot Woman picture! Way Cool!

Looks like all four volumes for me...

 

[Mike Frezon]

Just took a sneak peek at what the next couple of weeks holds...and it ain't much--by way of quantity (and in some cases: quality).

Next week promises to be one of the lightest weeks for new releases in a loooooooooong time.

 

[george kaplan]

Yep, I don't think there's anything on my radar until July 24.

 

[EricSchulz]

Definitely planning on renting some of the Cult titles! Checked out Target tonight, but the only really good deal (if you like both shows) was a set with both Monk and Psych for $59.99!

 

[Aaron Silverman]

I was in Best Buy yesterday to pick up the new Rush "MVI" DVD-Album and noticed a "Buy 2 for $9.99 each and get a $5 Best Buy Gift Card" display with a couple dozen titles. A few that I remember:

Butch & Sundance SE
The Siege SE
Revenge of the Nerds Panty Raid Edition
Fever Pitch Special Red Sox Edition (!)

Um. . .I forget the rest, but you get the general idea. Some nice stuff.