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Start: September 12th, 2005
End: September 18th, 2005

• Las Vegas: Season Two - Uncut & Uncensored, courtesy Universal
Television's hottest drama is back and the stakes are higher than ever! Rejoin the red-hot surveillance team of the Montecito Resort and Casino as they take on more card-counting crooks, uncover secrets from the past, solve murders, and teach topless employees how to move -- all while maintaining security 24-7. It's Sin City action like you've never seen it before, with guest stars Sylvester Stallone, Alec Baldwin, Jill Hennessy, Jon Lovitz, and musical performances by Snoop Dogg, Clint Black, Duran Duran, and Black Eyed Peas, all in glorious Dolby 5.1 Surround. Two lucky winners will hit the strip with LAS VEGAS: SEASON TWO - UNCUT & UNCENSORED, courtesy of the house manager at Universal Home Entertainment.

• The Pretender: The Complete Second Season, courtesy Fox
Jarod is a Pretender -- a genius whose exceptionally high IQ allows him to master virtually any profession. Since escaping from the Centre, the secret research facility where he was raised, Jarod has managed to stay one step ahead of his ex-captors, Miss Parker and Sydney. Although still reeling from the death of his brother, Jarod also continues to ensure justice is preserved, by helping innocent victims wronged by society. Two lucky winners will go on the run with THE PRETENDER: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON, courtesy of the bloodhounds at Fox Home Entertainment.

• Ben-Hur: Four Disc Collector's Edition, courtesy Warner Bros.
The numbers speak volumes: 100,000 costumes, 8,000 extras, 300 sets, and a staggering budget. The end result -- the greatest Biblical-era epic ever. Charlton Heston brings a physical and moral presence to the role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, a bold escape from an embattled slave galley, vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race, and fateful encounters with Jesus Christ. Two lucky winners will experience the drama of BEN-HUR: FOUR DISC COLLECTOR'S EDITION, courtesy of the biblical chroniclers at Warner Home Video.

• Fright Pack: Man's Worst Friends, courtesy Anchor Bay
This value pack of nightmares focuses on the world of nature and its growing disdain for the human race. Be careful opening the tabs on these classics -- RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR (1984), ZOLTAN: HOUND OF DRACULA (1978), THE CAT O'NINE TAILS (1971), SLUGS (1988), THE BLACK CAT (1984), and PARASITE (1982). Two lucky winners will enjoy one creepy Halloween with their FRIGHT PACK: MAN'S WORST FRIENDS, courtesy of the animal lovers at Anchor Bay Entertainment.

• Fright Pack: Walking Dead, courtesy Anchor Bay
Break open another six pack of thrills and chills. This time around, we sample some of the undead's finest moments, with HELL OF THE LIVING DEAD (1980), DEAD HEAT (1988), NIGHTMARE CITY (1980), CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD (1980), LET SLEEPING CORPSES LIE (1974), and HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY (1981). Two lucky winners will be set for Halloween fun with their FRIGHT PACK: WALKING DEAD, courtesy of the horror connoisseurs at Anchor Bay Entertainment.

• Sigmund And The Sea Monsters: The Complete First Season, courtesy Rhino
Sigmund Ooze (Billy Barty) is a green, scaly sea monster who can't seem to scare anyone. His family -- Big Daddy, Sweet Mama, and brothers Slurp and Blurp -- show their compassion by kicking him out of their cave at Dead Man's Point. But his luck changes when he is befriended by much nicer brothers Johnny and Scott Stuart (Johnny Whitaker and Scott Kolden), who keep him in their backyard clubhouse, away from the public eye. This is a tale of two families, as only the incomparable Sid & Marty Krofft could imagine it. Two lucky winners will travel back to Saturday morning in the '70s with SIGMUND AND THE SEA MONSTERS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON, courtesy of the television historians at Rhino Home Video.

• Smallville: The Complete Fourth Season, courtesy Warner Bros.
The thrilling reinterpretation of the Superman mythos literally takes flight in Season Four. There is a quest to locate and prevent three Kryptonian crystals from destroying Earth. Clark becomes a highly recruited football star. Lana gets a boyfriend. Lois Lane comes to Smallville -- smart, opinionated, and entirely annoying. Chloe learns the scoop of the century. Lionel becomes a nice guy. Lex steps further into darkness. New characters and a new power emerge. The calling awaits Clark, awakening him to a destiny that only he can accept and fulfill. One lucky winner will vacation in SMALLVILLE: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON, courtesy of the Daily Planet interns at Warner Home Video.

• Madison, courtesy Sony
The Miss Madison may have seen better days, but she's about to go out in a blaze of glory. The pride of Madison, Indiana, the dilapidated hydroplane's been entered in the 1971 Gold Cup Championship race, whose $50,000 prize money has been raised by the town itself. Chosen to pilot the craft is Jim McCormick (Jim Caviezel), a local man who's sacrificed his family's future to enter the race. Supported by an idolizing son (Jake Lloyd), an understanding wife (Mary McCormack), and a legendary mechanic (Bruce Dern), Jim takes the Miss Madison on her final voyage, in a race to the finish that will leave you cheering! Two lucky winners will set sail with MADISON, courtesy of the aquafans at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

• Expo: Magic Of The White City, courtesy Inecom
Narrator Gene Wilder brings the Chicago WorldÕs Fair to life. Experience the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicago's Columbian Exposition. Many of the world's greatest achievements in science, technology and culture are unveiled there. Nearly 28 million visit the Fair. Dubbed the "White City," it inspires future innovators like Henry Ford and Frank Lloyd Wright, debuts the Ferris Wheel and Cracker Jack, and, in many ways, marks the beginning of the 20th century. Against the backdrop of troubles with workers' rights, prejudice, discrimination, and corruption, the WorldÕs Columbian Exposition casts a brief ray of hope for the future of humanity. Filmed in High-Definition, this unique film immerses viewers in one of the most unforgettable events in American history. Two lucky winners will each travel back through time to experience EXPO: MAGIC OF THE WHITE CITY, courtesy of the wizards at Inecom.

• Genesis: The Video Show, courtesy Rhino
This collection of music videos traces the band's history during the height of their popularity with Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks as the main force behind their success. Peter Gabriel appears in a 1999 version of "The Carpet Crawlers." Featuring classic MTV staples like "Land of Confusion," "Invisible Touch," and "I Can't Dance." Now visually digitally remastered, this is the first time all of the Genesis promotional videos have become available on DVD. What's more, each track has been remixed into robust Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround. Two lucky winners will experience the power of GENESIS: THE VIDEO SHOW, courtesy of the '80s rock gods at Rhino Home Video.

• The Naughty Show, courtesy Eagle Vision
A night of raunchy chick comedy, with a trash talkin', crazy sexy star powered line up. Recorded at the historic Ivar Theater in Hollywood, this special stars some of the country's edgiest and raunchiest comics: Kim Cea, Kate Rigg, Lisa Ann Walter, Robin Montague, Stella Stolper. and Shayme Tash. It's 90 minutes of sexy women telling it like it is, non-stop laughter, and The Naughty Boys GoGo Team! Two lucky winners are in for a night of unforgettable comedy with THE NAUGHT SHOW, courtesy of the girls night out team at Eagle Vision.

• Lisa Lampanelli: Take It Like A Man, courtesy Warner Bros.
Undeniable likeability, a bawdy personality, and a story to tell. Comedian Lisa Lampanelli has all three -- and then some! Think of her as a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen. Able to get away with saying anything, Lampanelli conquered the club scenes in both New York City and Los Angeles in a few short years. Join comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean, for a one-hour special that skewers everything from the mundane to the taboo. Two lucky winners will laugh harder than they thought possible while watching LISA LAMPANELLI: TAKE IT LIKE A MAN, courtesy of the comedy geniuses at Warner Brothers Nashville Records.

• The Amityville Horror, courtesy Mgm
Based on a true story (as claimed by writer Jay Anson), The Lutz family moves into their dream home completely unaware of its nightmarish past. When things begin to go bump in the night, the Lutz' turn to the church and later the police to purge their home of its real or imagined demons. Unfortunately for everyone, the house itself has other plans. Two lucky winners will return to Long Island to relive THE AMITYVILLE HORROR, courtesy of the MGM ghostbusting squad at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

• Howling II, courtesy Mgm
Legendary horror icon Christopher Lee faces off against lusty cult favorite Sybil Danning in this terrifying descent into a world of nightmares that turns out to be all too real! After newscaster Karen White's shocking on-screen transformation and violent death, her brother Ben (Reb Brown) is approached by Stefan Crosscoe (Christopher Lee), a mysterious man who claims that Karen has, in fact, become a werewolf. But this is the least of their worries. To save mankind, Stefan and Ben must travel to Transylvania to battle and destroy Stirba (Sybil Danning), the immortal queen of all werewolves, before she is restored to her full powers. Two lucky winners will fear the full moon and HOWLING II , courtesy of the MGM lycanthrope research team at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

• Swamp Thing, courtesy Mgm
Deep in Florida's darkest everglades, a brilliant scientist, Dr. Alec Holland (Ray Wise), and a sexy government agent, Alice Cable (Adrienne Barneau), have developed a secret formula that could change civilization forever. Little do they know that their arch nemesis, Arcane (Louis Jourdan), has his own selfish plans. While looting the lab and kidnaping Alice, Arcane douses Holland with the chemicals and leaves him for dead. Mutated by his own formula, Holland becomes Swamp Thing -- a half plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue Alice and stop Arcane once and for all! Two lucky winners will thrill to the legend of the SWAMP THING, courtesy of the MGM campy classics team at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

• The Sting, courtesy Universal
Winner of 7 Academy Awards, this classic film stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford as two con men in 1930s Chicago. After a friend is killed by the mob, they try to get even by attempting to pull off the ultimate sting. No one is to be trusted as the twists unfold, leading up to one of the greatest double-crosses in movie history. One lucky winner will take home a copy of THE STING, courtesy of the film lovers at Universal Home Entertainment.

• Work Of Director Anton Corbijn, courtesy Palm Pictures
Palm's directors series soars to new heights with Volume 6. Legendary photographer and director Anton Corbijn is responsible for many of the most indelible and important images of the past two and a half decades. His recently released book U2 & I is a photographic retrospective of his 25 year collaboration with U2. Later this year, Anton will direct his first feature film, CONTROL, based on the life of the late Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis. One lucky winner will page through the WORK OF DIRECTOR ANTON CORBIJN, courtesy of the shutterbugs at Palm Pictures.

• Work Of Director Jonathan Glazer, courtesy Palm Pictures
Palm's directors series churns on with Volume 5. Jonathan Glazer is a music video and commercial icon whose extraordinary work reveals his gift for intense visual ambition. After winning multiple awards for both mediums, he directed the 2001 feature film, SEXY BEAST starring Sir Ben Kingsley, followed in 2004 by BIRTH starring Nicole Kidman. One lucky winner will journey along with the WORK OF DIRECTOR JONATHAN GLAZER, courtesy of the film lovers at Palm Pictures.

• Work Of Director Mark Romanek, courtesy Palm Pictures
Palm's fantastic directors series picks up it's second wave with Volume 4. Mark Romanek has directed many of the most distinctive and iconic music videos of the past decade, as well as the 2001 Robin Williams' film ONE HOUR PHOTO. In 1999, he won the MTV Video Vanguard award for his overall contribution to the medium. One lucky winner will explore the WORK OF DIRECTOR MARK ROMANEK, courtesy of the film fanatics at Palm Pictures.

• Work Of Director Stephane Sednaoui, courtesy Palm Pictures
Palm's fantastic directors series second wave concludes with Volume 7. Stephane Sednaouis' career took off in the early 1990s with the phenomenal success of his videos for Red Hot Chili Peppers "Give It Away" and U2's "Mysterious Ways." Ever since he has been redefining music videos and photography with his stylish and unique work. One lucky winner will go inside the WORK OF DIRECTOR STEPHANE SEDNAOUI, courtesy of the artisans at Palm Pictures.

• Rumble Fish, courtesy Universal
Francis Ford Coppola directs this unforgettable story of a young man's struggle to live up to his adored brother's reputation in an impoverished industrial town. Matt Dillon and Mickey Rourke are Rusty James and The Motorcycle Boy, leading an all-star cast including Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, and Diane Lane. This extraordinary adaptation of SE Hinton's best-seller reminds us that if you're going to lead people, you have to have somewhere to go. One lucky winner will experience the power of RUMBLE FISH, courtesy of the coming of age crew at Universal Home Entertainment.

Winners

Las Vegas: Season Two - Uncut & Uncensored
• Lynne Bayzand of British Columbia
• Sheryl Dykes of Georgia

The Pretender: The Complete Second Season
• Loren Palmer of Florida
• Bryon Shaffer of Pennsylvania

Ben-Hur: Four Disc Collector's Edition
• Anne Samachson of New York
• Shannon Wiseman of California

Fright Pack: Man's Worst Friends
• Janet Estep of Ohio
• Robin Robbins of Texas

Fright Pack: Walking Dead
• Jade Linda Yurkoski of British Columbia
• Jackie Villano of New Jersey

Sigmund And The Sea Monsters: The Complete First Season
• Drita Crawford of Pennsylvania
• Geri Finio of New Jersey

Smallville: The Complete Fourth Season
• Lynn Morris of Florida

Madison
• Cassandra Farrar of Texas
• Don Mathis of Kentucky

Expo: Magic Of The White City
• Connie George of Arkansas
• Larry Scalf of Tennessee

Genesis: The Video Show
• Jennifer Bender of Florida
• John Pevsner of New York

The Naughty Show
• Laurie Conover of Colorado
• Sandra Kropinske of British Columbia

Lisa Lampanelli: Take It Like A Man
• James Conniff of New York
• Pat Roberts of California

The Amityville Horror
• Gary Costanzo of California
• Max Lakshtanov of California

Howling II
• Sharon Davis of Colorado
• Carol Kerr of Kentucky

Swamp Thing
• Charlene Dixon of Ohio
• Nancy Lanigan of New York

The Sting
• Charlotte Foster of Connecticut

Work Of Director Anton Corbijn
• Virginia Longstreet of Michigan

Work Of Director Jonathan Glazer
• Sarah Lehan of Colorado

Work Of Director Mark Romanek
• Sharon Wyatt - Sharen of Ontario

Work Of Director Stephane Sednaoui
• Rebecca Buffington of Georgia

Rumble Fish
• Juanita Adam of Saskatchewan

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