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Dreams Of Today, Tomorrow, And Yesterday

Start: May 30th, 2005
End: June 5th, 2005

• Highlander: The Raven, courtesy Anchor Bay
She is a creature of legend... like the Raven, a thief who stole the sun and the moon. They sent a warrior to bring her back. He found her, and together they brought light back to the world. Sexy Amanda Derieux, teaming up with freelance security expert, Nick Wolfe, puts her high octane arsenal of charisma and sassy, good looks into full force to charm, confound and, when necessary, destroy Immortals bent on evil. Two lucky winners go into battle with HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN, courtesy of the masters of the universe at Davis-Anderson and Anchor Bay.

• The Edward R. Murrow Collection, courtesy Docurama
Legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow is undoubtedly the first hero in the history of American broadcasting, a distinguished reporter who forever set the industry gold standard through his unparalleled courage, integrity and newsgathering excellence. Murrow truly understood the spellbinding beauty and power of the spoken word. This collection chronicles and explores the groundbreaking career of this beloved commentator, hosted by some of Murrow's celebrated disciples, including Walter Cronkite, Mike Wallace, and Dan Rather. Three lucky winners will experience history with THE EDWARD R. MURROW COLLECTION, courtesy of the documentarians at Docurama.

• The Tomorrow People: Set One, courtesy A&E
Welcome to the next stage of human evolution. Not your everyday Homo sapiens, the Tomorrow People are Homo superiors, children with amazing powers, living in our world today. Imagine young Stephen's surprise when he learns he is actually one of them, teenagers with powers of telekinesis, teleportation, and telepathy. Headquartered in a secret underground Lab and protected by the supercomputer Tim, the Tomorrow People look for the emergence of more of their kind and battle evil forces from the farthest reaches of space and time. Two lucky winners will join forces with THE TOMORROW PEOPLE: SET ONE, courtesy of the prophets at A&E Home Video.

• Danger Mouse: The Complete Seasons 1 & 2, courtesy A&E
A spoof of Sherlock Holmes and James Bond, this animated series follows the adventures of a London-based, eye patch-wearing, secret-agent mouse who regularly saves the world from monsters, master thieves, and other evildoers. One of the few British children's series to succeed in America, DANGERMOUSE is perfect for children of all ages. Includes all 17 episodes that aired in the series' first two seasons plus the rare, never-aired pilot episode. Five lucky winners will venture forth with DANGER MOUSE: THE COMPLETE SEASONS 1 & 2, courtesy of secret intelligence at A&E Home Video.

• Swimming Upstream, courtesy MGM
As the target of his father Harold's (Geoffrey Rush) drunken abuse, young Tony Fingleton (Jesse Spencer) escapes to the underwater solitude of the local pool, where he aspires to win his father's love by becoming a national swimming champion. But when his cruel father pits Tony against his own brother in a competition to make the Olympic team, Tony must find the courage to swim his way to victory... and out of his father's emotionally crippling net. Five lucky winners will suit up for SWIMMING UPSTREAM, courtesy of the MGM's Olympic training program.

• Tying The Knot, courtesy Docurama
Extremely relevant, highly entertaining, and utterly humanist, this critically acclaimed film festival favorite poignantly explores one of today's hottest issues: the ferocious political battle between Americans who want to marry and those determined to stop them. Five lucky winners can decide for themselves when they explore TYING THE KNOT, courtesy of the humanitarians at Docurama.

• Fascination, courtesy MGM
Against a deceptively tranquil background of tropical breezes and secluded beaches, a sultry tale of obsession and seduction unfolds in this riveting erotic thriller. Scott is baffled and distraught after his father mysteriously drowns. His confusion turns to fury, however, when his mother Maureen returns from a cruise just a few weeks later with her new lover. Suspecting foul play, Scott confides in Oliver's beautiful daughter, and as the two begin their own investigation, they succumb to unbridled passion. But Kelly has dark secrets of her own, and while she seems to be the love of Scott's life, she could also be the end of it. Five lucky winners will unravel the mysteries of FASCINATION, courtesy of the thrill seekers at MGM.

• Steve-O: Gross Misconduct, courtesy Studioworks
Totally hilarious and completely inappropriate, Steve-O -- best known as one of the pranksters on MTVÕs Jackass -- turns bad taste into an art form. The DVD contains three volumes of unstaged and cringe-worthy hilarity, including Rise And Falls, which features Steve-O and friends hanging out and acting up, with foul pranks and self-abusive stunts; Male Pattern Badness, in which the crew is unleashed on an unsuspecting public, proving that no one can escape their special brand of humor; More Classics, which includes more crazy pranks, and never-before-seen footage. Five lucky winners will each receive a copy of STEVE-O: GROSS MISCONDUCT, courtesy of the pranksters at StudioWorks.

• The Dreams Of Sparrows, courtesy Go Kart Films
The Dreams Of Sparrows follows Iraqi director Hayder Mousa Daffar and his team of contributing filmmakers as they share their vision of life in Baghdad under the US occupation. The film is dedicated to Sa'ad Fakher, associate producer, killed during the production. This is the historic first feature documentary from the IRAQeye Group, a collaboration between American and Iraqi filmmakers. Five lucky winners will hear THE DREAMS OF SPARROWS from the people who lived it, thanks to the heroes at Go Kart Films.

• Saints And Soldiers, courtesy Excel Entertainment
A handful of fighting men must defy the odds to save their own lives and thousands of others in this drama set during World War II. In late 1944, a band of nearly a hundred American soldiers are making their way through a wooded region of Belgium when they are ambushed by German forces in a battle that became known as "the Malmady Massacre." With few weapons, no food, and a strained camaraderie, this tiny band must take on the unforgiving winter to fight their way back to Allied occupied territory. Two lucky winners will make the harrowing journey with SAINTS AND SOLDIERS, courtesy of the historians at Excel Entertainment.

• My Brilliant Career, courtesy Blue Underground
The film that became a worldwide sensation and remains perhaps the most beloved and acclaimed romantic epic of all time! JudyÊDavis makes her film debut as SybyllaÊMelvyn, aÊfree-spirited young writer who refuses to conform to society's expectations of how a properÊwoman should live her life. SamÊNeill co-stars as the wealthy suitor who tries to win her restless heart. Long unavailable in America, the film has been fully restored and remastered from the original negative. Two lucky winners will thrill to MY BRILLIANT CAREER, courtesy of the film preservationists at Blue Underground.

• Boogeyman, courtesy Sony
Every culture has one -- the horrible monster fueling young children's nightmares. But for Tim, the Boogeyman still lives in his memories as a creature that devoured his father 16 years earlier. Is the Boogeyman real? Or did Tim make him up to explain why his father abandoned his family? The answer lies hidden behind every dark corner and half-opened closet of his childhood home -- a place he must return to and face the chilling unanswered question: Does the Boogeyman really exist? Two lucky winners will uncover the truth of BOOGEYMAN, courtesy of the monster squad at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

• I Am The Cheese, courtesy Empire Pictures
Imagine discovering that your entire life has been a fiction, your identity has been altered and a new family history has been created. Suddenly, nothing is as it once seemed and you can trust no one -- possibly not even yourself. Based on Robert Cormier's acclaimed young adult thriller, this subtly crafted film adaptation tells the story of 14-year-old Adam Farmer, who must unfold the mystery of his parent's disappearance in order to move forward with his life. As he seeks to uncover deep secrets lost in his subconscious, he quickly discovers that by figuring out the past, he might harm his future... forever. Two lucky winners will uncover the mystery of I AM THE CHEESE, courtesy of the investigators at Empire Pictures.

• Moonlighting: Seasons One And Two, courtesy Lions Gate
Maddie Hayes (Cybil Shepard), a wealthy former model, discovers one morning that her business manager has stolen all the money she has in the bank. However, it turns out that she still owns a detective agency run by David Addison (Bruce Willis). Maddie goes to shut them down, but David convinces her that the agency can make money when murder and mayhem ensue. While their personalities clash, a sexual tension arises. But the questions remain... do ducks duck, do bees bee? One lucky winner will be on the case with MOONLIGHTING: SEASONS ONE AND TWO, courtesy of the Agnes DiPesto fan club at Lions Gate.

• The Job: The Complete Series, courtesy Shout! Factory
Mike McNeil (Denis Leary) is a self-medicating, hard-drinking, decorated New York City detective with a wife, a mistress, and a crush on a coworker. Surrounded by a partner and fellow squad members who are just as colorful, McNeil pursues his uniquely unconventional, yet effective, approach to crime solving while attempting to manage the chaos of his personal life. One lucky winner will go for a ride-along on THE JOB: THE COMPLETE SERIES, courtesy of Shout! Factory's citizen patrol.

• World Poker Tour: Bad Boys Of Poker, courtesy Shout! Factory
Las Vegas is the setting for wicked bluffs and nasty gutshot draws as five of poker's most notorious personalities strut their stuff during championship play. Watch as three-time WPT winner Gus Hansen goes up against brash Antonio Esfandiari, smooth-as silk Paul "The Truth" Darden, hooded genius Phil Laak, and the devil himself, David "Devilfish" Ulliott. Thrown into the group, like a lamb to the wolves, is Illinois bank teller Mark Richards who won his seat at the table during a WPT satellite tournament. Two lucky winners will be dealt a copy of WORLD POKER TOUR: BAD BOYS OF POKER, courtesy of the floor manager at the Shout! Factory casino.

Winners

Highlander: The Raven
• Kathleen Friel of New Jersey
• Keith James of Kentucky

The Edward R. Murrow Collection
• Craig Barker of Louisiana
• Kristy Clayman of Wisconsin
• Veronica Tomlinson of Pennsylvania

The Tomorrow People: Set One
• Gabrielle Duval of QuÉBec
• Kevin Matthews of California

Danger Mouse: The Complete Seasons 1 & 2
• Kyle Anderson of New York
• Laurea Campbell of Ontario
• Julie Keilty of Connecticut
• Claranne Mosier of Texas
• Nick Obis of Illinois

Swimming Upstream
• Denis Howard II of Maine
• Paul Mccoy of Washington
• Romaine Ofiana of Washington
• Rosalie Regts of Ontario
• Sue Steyert of Pennsylvania

Tying The Knot
• Sherry Curry of Texas
• Al Mckane of Texas
• Heather Pundt of Washington
• Stephanie Willis of Kansas
• Michael Zingelewicz of Wyoming

Fascination
• Lisa Harvey of Ontario
• Kathy Kasten of Wisconsin
• Kristi Kiser of West Virginia
• Leona Maki of Ontario
• John Zeiger of Wyoming

Steve-O: Gross Misconduct
• Rosemary A. Loolen of Ohio
• Janet Crandall of Utah
• Pat Nelson of Arizona
• Alan Rodberg of Arizona
• Sharon Stauffer of California

The Dreams Of Sparrows
• Rory Hansen of British Columbia
• Michael Johnson of Washington
• Juanita Motika of Arizona
• Debbie Von Schilling of British Columbia
• Jayne White of Michigan

Saints And Soldiers
• Jacqueline Luna of New York
• Mary Nader of Oklahoma

My Brilliant Career
• Patricia Mansker of Kansas
• Donna Steeley of Washington

Boogeyman
• Stewart Abbott of Delaware
• Tiffany Howard of Maine

I Am The Cheese
• Jean Miller of Alabama
• Ramon Rojas of Florida

Moonlighting: Seasons One And Two
• William Branch of Arkansas

The Job: The Complete Series
• Tracey Austin of Ontario

World Poker Tour: Bad Boys Of Poker
• Hank Lawrence of Pennsylvania
• Scott Roen of Alberta



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