Welcome to MovieWeb's daily DVD announcement column, The Daily Spin.
Everyday at 9:00AM PST we compile a list of titles which have been recently announced by the studios and have been given or rumored with a release date. Click a title below to see the full press release info attached to the release.
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November 1st{@IMG:Pany68CL1ndsQ52s8NtJGGHJSZJmJ2|Movie Picture@}
With "electrifying and very convincing" (Variety) stunts and "an authentically nihilistic spirit" (The Village Voice), this action-packed stunner about a cop who faces off with a savage gang of motorcycle menaces shot Mel Gibson to stardom...and set the standard for all post-apocalyptic adventures to come!
Technical Specs
Rating: R
Run Time: 93
CC: No
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen Presentation
Languages: English and French (2.0)
Subtitles: English, Spanish and French
In this gritty, international action caper, an undercover group of covert operatives, led by Robert De Niro, must recover a top-secret briefcase – that every underworld group will stop at nothing to get!
Technical Specs
Rating: R
Run Time: 121
CC: No
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen Presentation
Languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish and French (2.0)
Subtitles: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish
November 8thDungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God
This sequel to Dungeons & Dragons, based on the popular role-playing game, fills the screen with amazing visual effects of spectral ghouls, diabolical traps, thundering armies and huge winged dragons. The story follows five champions of Izmer who must perform prodigious feats of brain, brawn and sorcery.
DVD Features
- ROLLING THE DICE: Adopting the Game to the Screen Documentary
- Conversation with Gary Gygax, creator of Dungeons & Dragons
The UNAUTHORIZED and UNRATED biography of the hottest artist in hip-hop, 50 Cent. Adored by fans of all ages and races and the face of hip-hop for both the hardcore fan and the MTV audience, this gritty documentary tells the tale of 50 Cent's life and the obstacles he overcame to become hip-hop's biggest star. Includes interviews with 50 Cent's closest friends and family.
DVD Features
-"Massive Swerve," "Making Of" segments, KSPAWN freestyle, 20 Dollar House featurette
-G-Unit Photo Shoot
-Animation Gallery, 3-D Animation, Animation Sketches & Storyboard
November 15thStealth (UMD)
In the future, the Navy creates a fighter jet piloted by an artificial intelligence computer. The jet is placed on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific to learn combat manuevers from the human pilots aboard. Soon, the computer develops a mind of its own and it's the humans who must stop it before it incites a war!
Technical Specs
Rating: PG13
Run Time: 121
CC: No
November 22ndKong: King of Atlantis
Kong's demise was legend, his rebirth a well guarded secret. Using DNA from the original, a new Kong was born--gigantic and primal with increased strength and ability. The new Kong is no ordinary ape--through an amazing cyber-link, Kong and his human "brother" Jason can merge into one. When an ancient prophecy starts to come true, the sunken city of Atlantis begins to rise. The evil Queen Reptilla plans to take this opportunity to trick Kong into becoming her King, using him as her slave to unite the warring clans of Atlantis for her own evil gains. In a race against time, Jason must convince Kong that Queen Reptilla is evil, in the hope that together they can save the island and its inhabitants. Join Kong as he struggles between a sense of duty to his home and friends and the allure of an amazing world, where extraordinary beasts and beings wait to honor and serve him as King of Atlantis!
Technical Specs
No. of Discs: 1
Packaging Type: Amaray Case
Run Time: 68
CC: Yes
Sound Track Language: English
Subtitles: English, Francais, Espanol
Aspect Ratio: Original Aspect Ratio - 1.85, Standard [4:3 Transfer]
Sound Quality:
English: Stereo 2S
Francais: Stereo 2S
Espanol: Stereo 2S
December 6th{@IMG:jRK4S7ikYnnqwbUgRAXBtWkQFmbfzU|Movie Picture@}
The antics continue in the third season of Full House. Set in San Francisco, this is a show about a very loving family headed by Danny Tanner, who became a single father when his wife was killed in a car accident. Danny's brother-in-law, Jesse and and his best friend, Joey, move into the house to help Danny raise his three daughters D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle. This season, D.J. begins junior high, Stephanie becomes acclimated to elementary school without her big sister around and Michelle celebrates her third birthday!
Technical Specs
No. of Discs: 4
Run Time: 536
CC: Yes
Sound Track Language: English
Subtitles: English, Francais, Espanol
Aspect Ratio: Original Aspect Ratio - 1.33, Standard [4:3 Transfer]
Sound Quality: English: Mono 1.0
Follow the drama this December 6th, when the government is temporarily passed from a Democratic Administration to the Republican Speaker of the House, as President Bartlet copes with the kidnapping of his youngest daughter Zoey. All 22 episodes from the Emmy Award winning fifth season available in a 6-disc collector's set, including never-before-seen special features.
Technical Specs
No. of Discs: 6
Packaging Type: Wyncase
Run Time: 946
CC: Yes
Sound Track Language: English
Subtitles: English, Francais, Espanol
Aspect Ratio: Original Aspect Ratio - 1.78, Widescreen [16:9 Transfer]
Sound Quality: English: Dolby Surround Stereo 2.0
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