Win An Explosion Of Dvds To Celebrate Independence Day
Start: July 4th, 2005
End: July 10th, 2005
• Spenser: The Movie Collection, courtesy Ryko Disc
Following the surprise cancellation of the hit series "Spenser: For
Hire," ABC commissioned four feature-length movies starring the late Robert
Urich as the wisecracking-but-deadly Boston detective. Avery Brooks co-stars as
Hawk in these television events based on the best-selling books by Robert B.
Parker. Three lucky winners will return to '80s for SPENSER: THE MOVIE
COLLECTION, courtesy of the TV Detective fraternity at Rykodisc.
• Fox Umd Titles (Dodgeball, I Robot, Napoleon Dynamite, Predator, Super Troopers), courtesy Fox
For all you PSP lovers, here's a chance to set aside those video games and
establish your portable UMD Mini film collection. Just in time for the summer
travel season, Fox offers up five of its latest UMD releases: DODGEBALL, I
ROBOT, PREDATOR, SUPER TROOPERS, and NAPOLEON DYNAMITE. Five lucky winners will
each receive this great UMD package, courtesy of the fine folks at Fox Home
Entertainment.
• National Lampoon's Going The Distance, courtesy MGM
The folks at National Lampoon take the show on the road with the ultimate
coming-of-age story. The laughs come a mile a minute in this raucous funfest
that breaks all the rules of the roadÉ and all the rules of good taste.
With special guest appearances by Avril Lavigne and Jason Priestley. Five lucky
winners will be GOING THE DISTANCE, courtesy of the comedians at MGM.
• Hostage, courtesy Miramax
Bruce Willis powers this nail-biting thriller based on the best-selling novel by
Robert Crais. When Jeff Talley (Willis) became chief of police in a sleepy town,
he thought he'd left behind the traumas of his career as a big city hostage
negotiator. When a random crime escalates into a deadly standoff, Talley finds
himself thrust into a situation far more volatile and terrifying than anything
he could imagine. Four lucky winners will each be ransomed a copy of HOSTAGE,
courtesy of the crisis intervention team at Miramax.
• Monk: Season 3, courtesy Universal
TV's most brilliant detective is back, and he's ready to battle any crimeÉ
as long as it doesn't involve germs, heights. or other people. Rejoin Adrian
Monk (Tony Shalhoub), the defective detective, who must overcome his
obsessive-compulsive disorder to be reinstated as an active member of the San
Francisco Police Department. At his side this season is newcomer Natalie Teeger
(Traylor Howard). Together they take on some daunting opponents, including the
Mafia, the FBI, and a possibly murderous chimpanzee. One lucky winner will be
armed with handy wipes to prepare the scene for MONK: SEASON THREE, courtesy of
the OCD support group at Universal Home Video.
• The Eagles: Farewell I Tour - Live From Melbourne, courtesy Rhino
Without doubt, the Eagles are one of the biggest acts in popular music since the
dawn of rock 'n roll. Their place in history began as defining artists in the
Southern California rock scene of the '70s, a decade in which they delivered
four consecutive #1 albums and culminated with a momentous 2004 farewell tour.
This 2-DVD set captures one of the most stellar events from that now-historic
global sweep. Two lucky winners will have backstage passes to the THE EAGLES:
FAREWELL I TOUR - LIVE FROM MELBOURNE, courtesy of the rock appreciation society
at Rhino.
• Bad Guy, courtesy Pro-Active Entertainment
Remarkable acting, striking visuals, and dead-on direction from Kim Ki-Duk makes
this film an edgy tour de force. Kim submerges the audience in the underground
world of Seoul's red-light district and takes them on a surrealistic, darkly
romantic ride. It depicts the relationship between a young college girl forced
into prostitution and the pimp who orchestrated her demise and silently watches
from behind a false mirror. Two lucky winners will be experience the darker side
of life in BAD GUY, courtesy of the chroniclers at Pro-Active Entertainment.
• Danger! 50,000 Volts, courtesy Ryko Disc
This is one British comedy series where survival is not assured and Danger is
always just around the next corner. Definitely not for the faintihearted! Nick
Frost, star of SHAUN OF THE DEAD, fearlessly hosts this survival series, as he
attempts to solve the following dangerous dilemmas:alligator attack, thugs with
baseball bats, high speed chases, minefields, fires, being impaled, lightning
strikes, tidal waves, hostage situations, and more! These high-tension,
high-risk situations could strike out of nowhere, so be prepared. Two lucky
winners will be trained to survive DANGER! 50,000 VOLTS! courtesy of the safety
patrol at RykoDisc.
• Story Of A Love Affair, courtesy Noshame Films
Pietro Germi stars as Andrea, a crack railroad engineer in his 50s who has lived
the good life. When he comes down with a mysterious disease, however, he begins
a downward spiral, accruing ills until it's too much for him to bear. Already
predisposed toward drink, he begins abusing alcohol and worsening his physical
condition, until he is forced to decide whether to reconcile himself with those
around him, or die a lonely death. Two lucky winners will each go into rehab
with THE RAILROAD MAN, courtesy of the crisis counselors at NoShame Films.
• The Railroad Man, courtesy Noshame Films
Paola (Lucia Bose) is the beautiful and jealously-guarded young wife of a shady
factory owner, Enrico Fontana (Massimo Girotti). To investigate her romantic
history, Enrico hires a private detective, which brings Paola back into contact
with Guido, a former lover with whom she resurrects a lost passion. Dogged by
their suspicions mates, they are drawn closer and begin to plot Enrico's demise.
But when the challenge of being together falls away, will the passion start to
wane? Two lucky winners will stake out and observe THE STORY OF A LOVE AFFAIR,
courtesy of the cheaters squad at NoShame Films.
• Admissions, courtesy Sundance Channel
Lauren Ambrose stars as Evie, an exceptionally bright high school senior with
the grades to get into any of the nation's top universities. However, college
holds little appeal for someone who is happiest in the cheerful, childlike
company of her mentally disabled older sister, Emily (Taylor Roberts), a savant
who can recite Shakespeare from memory. But when Evie makes a well-meaning
decision to tell a little white lie, she sets in motion a chain of events that
will reveal not only her familyÕs secrets, but her own. Two lucky winners
will experience the painful truth of ADMISSIONS, courtesy of the guidance
counselors at Sundance Channel.
• Monsieur N, courtesy Empire Pictures
After Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at Waterloo, he was exiled to the south
Atlantic island of St. Helena, where he purportedly died a few years later. Or
did he? Director Antoine De Caunes takes audiences on a quest for the truth in
his utterly captivating and atmospheric mystery. Two lucky winners will play
detective to discover the truth about MONSIUER N, courtesy of the historical
investigators at Empire Pictures.
• Acacia, courtesy Tartan Video
After ten years of marriage, Do-il (Kim Jin-geun) and Mi-sook (Shim Hye-jin)
live a seemingly happy and secure life together. Unable to conceive, they decide
to adopt Jin-sung (Moon woo-bin), a young boy that Mi-sook is drawn to after
seeing his Munch-like paintings. Quiet and introverted, Jin-sung spends most of
his time playing underneath the Acacia tree in their backyard, away from the
family. When Mi-sook becomes miraculously pregnant, he becomes even more
detached. As the once-dead Acacia tree in the backyard begins to bloom, terrible
accidents begin to tear the household apart. Is it Jin-sung, or something far
more sinister? Two lucky winners will experience a whole new terror in ACACIA,
courtesy of the thrill masters at Tartan Video.
• Tetsuo: The Iron Man, courtesy Tartan Video
Somewhere between nightmare and a techno-fetishist's ultimate fantasy, this
extraordinary film from Shinya Tsukamoto caused a sensation when it was first
released, and spawned a companion piece, Tetsuo II: The Body Hammer. Concerning
itself with a young man's gradual mutation into a metal-being, the film takes a
surreal journey into a dark and disturbing world where D.I.Y. body
transformations and post-human women with deadly robot arms form the fabric of a
strange new reality. Likened to the work of Lynch and Cronenberg, Tetsuo molds
explosive violence, bizarre sexual imagery and jet-black humor into a cinematic
experience like you've never seen before. Two lucky winners will experience life
on the edge in TETSUO: THE IRON MAN, courtesy of the thought provoking artists
at Tartan Video.
• Davey & Goliath: Volume One, courtesy Starlight Home Entertainment
Davey and Goliath, the beloved '60s stop-motion animation television series
about a little boy and his talking dog, has had a profound impact on millions of
people around the world for more than 40 years. Now, we can welcome these
quirky, wholesome characters back into our lives by reliving our childhood
memories on DVD. Two lucky winners will travel back in time to enjoy DAVEY &
GOLIATH: VOLUME ONE, courtesy of the animated producers at Starlight Home
Entertainment.
• Game Over: The Complete Collection, courtesy Anchor Bay
Ever wonder what happens to your favorite video game characters after the game
ends? The far-from-ordinary suburban Smashenburn family lives in an alternate
video-game universe comprised of off-beat characters. Within this world of
action heroes, monsters, and cartoon characters inspired by popular video games,
the Smashenburns find unconventional ways to survive everyday issues. Two lucky
winners will go inside the gaming world with GAME OVER: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION,
courtesy of the Ms. Pac Man world champions at Anchor Bay.
• Mlb Superstars Show You Their Game, courtesy Shout! Factory
Get down on the field for valuable tips and memorable exchanges from Major
League Baseball's biggest stars. Through the eyes of Olympic pitching great
Jennie Finch, you'll get exclusive one-on-one fitness advice, fielding
guidelines, hitting instructions, pitching tips, and behind-the-scenes secrets
from stars such as Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Roger Clemens, Albert Pujols,
Steve Finley, Larry Walker, Mike Piazza, Tony Gwynn, Cal Ripken Jr, and more!
Two lucky winners will be overwhelmed as MLB SUPERSTARS SHOW YOU THEIR GAME,
courtesy of the season ticket holders at Shout! Factory.
• The Divine Bette Midler, courtesy Shout! Factory
Full of revealing interviews with Bette Midler and her closest friends and
associates, this documentary offers an extraordinarily intimate look at Bette's
amazing creative and personal journey, from being the only Jewish kid in her
neighborhood in Hawaii to reaching superstar status in almost all areas of show
business. This revealing account, which premiered as an A&E Biography in 2004,
is a must for Divine Miss M fans everywhere. Two lucky winners will have front
row seats for THE DIVINE BETTE MIDDLER, courtesy of the Bette fan club at Shout!
Factory.
• Femi Kuti: Live At The Shrine, courtesy Palm Pictures
An unprecedented collection by Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti, this musical adventure
includes both a concert film/DVD documentary and a live concert CD, singularly
conveying the beauty and joy of Afrobeat music Ð a combustible cocktail
fusing jazz, funk, and traditional African music Ð while also communicating
it's fascinating roots and politics which began with FemiÕs father Fela
Kuti, the creator and godfather of Afrobeat. One lucky winner will take the
journey of a lifetime with FEMI KUTI: LIVE AT THE SHRINE, courtesy of the world
music promoters at Palm Pictures.
• Gunner Palace, courtesy Palm Pictures
Welcome to a place called Gunner Palace and an experience that the soldiers who
live there jokingly call "minor combat" - which involves everything
from executing raids on suspected terrorists, enduring roadside bombs and mortar
attacks from an enemy they never see to post-raid parties around the palace
pool. This is the experience of war in the soldiers' own uncensored, surprising
and often humorous words. Rarely pretty, always honest, their words provide a
backbeat and bulls-eye view of a war that defies sound bites, on-air updates and
hidden cameras. One lucky winner will visit GUNNER PALACE, courtesy of the
Department of Defense at Palm Pictures.
• I Can Do Bad All By Myself, courtesy Lions Gate
When Madea (Tyler Perry) gets sick, her family comes to her aid. What they don't
realize is they're the ones who need her help. As always, Madea's cockeyed
outlook on life saves the day and guarantees side-splitting laughs along the
way. One lucky winner will go through therapy with Madea in I CAN DO BAD ALL BY
MYSELF, courtesy of the family counselors at Lions Gate Films.
• Madea's Class Reunion, courtesy Lions Gate
When Madea shows up for her 50th class reunion, you know it's going to be a
whopper! Between the belly laughs and the soulful songs are plenty of life
lessons. Thanks to Madea's wisdom, the message is clear: Learn to forgive and
begin with yourself. Yet another filmed musical from the mind of playwright,
director, and star Tyler Perry. One lucky winner will endure the madness of
MADEA'S CLASS REUNION, courtesy of the alumni relations director at Lions Gate
Films.
• Madea's Family Reunion, courtesy Lions Gate
The fireworks begin when Madea's (Tyler Perry) family gathers for her
granddaughter's wedding. As usual, Madea rules the roost, as she and her
neighbor, the wacky Mr Brown (David Mann), deliver nonstop laughs. Live, love,
rejoice! One lucky winner will join the clan for MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION,
courtesy of the summer fun planners at Lions Gate Films.
• Meet The Browns, courtesy Lions Gate
In yet another adaptation of one of playwright Tyler Perry's hit shows, a
funeral can be a time for laughter and lessons when the kooky Brown family
gathers to bury their 107 year old patriarch. It's a foot-stomping, soul
stirring send-off, and a great reminder "ain't nothin' like family, ain't
nothin' like love!"If you thought Madea Simmon's family was crazy, you
ain't seen nothin' yet. One lucky winner will get to MEET THE BROWNS, courtesy
of the life planners at Lions Gate Films.
Winners
Spenser: The Movie Collection
• Nina Cunningham of Georgia
• Marilyn Sole of New York
• Michael Spohn of Michigan
Fox Umd Titles (Dodgeball, I Robot, Napoleon Dynamite, Predator, Super Troopers)
• Michele Akey of New York
• Robert Carr of Tennessee
• Donna Coughlin of Pennsylvania
• Nicolas Helal of Ontario
• Sam Lai of New York
National Lampoon's Going The Distance
• Susan Deas of California
• Janelk Kern of Arizona
• David Martin of Connecticut
• Janet Rowe of Indiana
• Kevin Wendy of New Jersey
Hostage
• Jordan Dorey of New Brunswick
• Susan German of Washington
• Eileen Lammers of Missouri
• Marge Popowski of Pennsylvania
Monk: Season 3
• Taro R Hill of North Carolina
The Eagles: Farewell I Tour - Live From Melbourne
• Olivia Castro of California
• Jens Paxton of Michigan
Bad Guy
• Kristine Ezovski of California
• Ramona Glass of Nevada
Danger! 50,000 Volts
• Heather Murphy of Minnesota
• Janet Ross of North Carolina
Story Of A Love Affair
• Kristen Fitzgerald of Connecticut
• Melinda Ramey of Ohio
The Railroad Man
• Chris Fuller of North Carolina
• Christie Merkle of New York
Admissions
• Elaine Beiebach of Alberta
• Brad Short of Michigan
Monsieur N
• Kristan Anderson of Minnesota
• Kristi Cochran of Tennessee
Acacia
• Paul Dawson of Washington
• Philip Halter of Missouri
Tetsuo: The Iron Man
• Sarah Drake of New Jersey
• Marie Fink of Pennsylvania
Davey & Goliath: Volume One
• Jerry Erickson of North Dakota
• Raul Teran of Texas
Game Over: The Complete Collection
• Sheryl D. Davenport of Texas
• Julie Rodriguez of Tennessee
Mlb Superstars Show You Their Game
• Monica Cross of Alabama
• Floyd Hill of Texas
The Divine Bette Midler
• John Kivlen Jr of Georgia
• John Skandera of New York
Femi Kuti: Live At The Shrine
• Dianne Hurley of Texas
Gunner Palace
• Elizabeth Foust of Iowa
I Can Do Bad All By Myself
• Rachelle Gleason of Indiana
Madea's Class Reunion
• Loleeta Turner of British Columbia
Madea's Family Reunion
• Pat Shearin of Florida
Meet The Browns
• Terry Scanlon of New York
