Cylons, And Miners, And Bears -- Oh My!!!
Start: September 19th, 2005
End: September 25th, 2005
• 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 brought up after being taken from his parents,
Jarod has managed to stay one step ahead of his former captors, Miss Parker and
Sydney. Although still reeling from the death of his brother, Jarod also
continues to make sure that justice is done by helping innocent victims wronged
by society. Five lucky winners will go on the run with THE PRETENDER: THE
COMPLETE SECOND SEASON, courtesy of the intelligencia at Fox Home Entertainment.
• Battlestar Galactica: Season One, courtesy Universal
The 12 colonies of man have been all but destroyed in the climax of a
hundred-year war with the Cylon Empire. President Roslin (Mary McDonnell) and
Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos) gather up the few humans left and embark on
a journey to find the mythical planet Earth, not realizing that the Cylon robot
is no longer a recognizable enemy. Battlestar Galactica is a complete
re-imagining of the 1970s series -- upping the ante on the action, adventure,
and drama that made the original so popular. Two lucky winners will head into
deep space with BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ONE, courtesy of the Richard Hatch
fan club at Universal Home Entertainment.
• Robots, courtesy Fox
Academy Award winning director Chris Wedge (Ice Age) creates another visually
spectacular world, with an all-star, award-winning cast. The result is a
timeless tale that pushes the boundaries of animation. Based upon a story idea
by children's author William Joyce, young inventor Rodney (Ewan McGregor) sets
off for Robot City to work for Bigweld (Mel Brooks), the supreme inventor of the
mechanical world. But upon his arrival, he discovers Bigweld has mysteriously
disappeared, and the slick, shiny Ratchet (Greg Kinnear) is phasing out the
spare parts that robots need to function and replacing them with upgrades --
expensive and glistening new exoskeletons. Two lucky winners will take a visual
journey with ROBOTS, courtesy of the tech heads at Fox Home Entertainment.
• Coast Guard, courtesy Tartan Video
A member of Coast Guard Platoon 23, Private Kang (Dong-Kun Jang) monitors a
lonely stretch of beach on the Korean shoreline. Driven by the belief that
killing a spy is the highest honor, he waits eagerly for a chance to prove his
worth as a soldier. One night, Kang shoots without hesitation, mistakenly
killing an innocent civilian. Despite receiving honors, he slowly begins to
unravel under the grief of what hes done. Losing his grip on reality, tensions
and paranoia escalate and further tragedy may become unavoidable. Two lucky
winners will put out a distress call to COAST GUARD, courtesy of the lifeguards
at Tartan Video.
• Face, courtesy Tartan Video
Hot on the trail of a serial killer who uses acid on his victims leaving behind
only the bones, the police turn to Hyun-min, a former forensic sculptor adept in
reconstructing faces by examining and interpreting skulls. With the victims'
bones in his house, Hyun-min's daughter experiences disturbing visions of a
long-haired woman in a white robe, a woman whom she may know. As he races
against time to find the answers before the visions overtake his daughter, the
deadly truth behind these victims reveals a sinister conspiracy that threatens
everyone involved. Two lucky winners will come face-to-face with FACE, courtesy
of the plastic surgeons at Tartan Video.
• Martin & Orloff, courtesy Anchor Bay
This is a story of a marketing man and his shrink. A suicide attempt and a
softball game; A PHD toting stripper and a deranged Desert Storm Vet; John Woo
style violence and Steel Magnolia-esque pathos. What more could you ask for? Two
lucky winners will experience hilarity of MARTIN & ORLOFF, courtesy of the
institutionalized filmmakers at Anchor Bay Entertainment.
• Razor Blade Smile, courtesy Anchor Bay
A 19th century woman (Eileen Daly) has become one of the undead, becoming a
hired killer in modern times. When she starts knocking off part of an elite
power group, The Illuminati, she becomes the target of a Scotland Yard detective
(Jonathan Coote). Two lucky winners will be mesmerized by her RAZOR BLADE SMILE,
courtesy of the British cult classic fans at Anchor Bay Entertainment.
• Ring Of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story, courtesy Anchor Bay
Rival boxing champions Emile Griffith and Benny "Kid" Paret entered
the ring for their feverishly anticipated world title bout. Earlier, Paret had
taunted his allegedly homosexual opponent with a shocking slur. That night, as
millions of fans watched the fight on live television, Griffith brutally beat
Paret to death. The sport of boxing, the life of Emile Griffith, and the
innocence of America would be changed forever. Through startling archival
footage and revealing new interviews, experience the Sundance sensation that
begins with one tragic night nearly 45 years ago and ends with the heartbreaking
modern day meeting between Emile Griffith and Benny Paret's now-grown son. Two
lucky winners will feel the power of RING OF FIRE: THE EMILE GRIFFITH STORY,
courtesy of the sport historians at Anchor Bay Entertainment.
• Thunderstruck, courtesy Anchor Bay
After a near death experience, five Boys, all devoted AC/DC fans, make a pact to
bury their best friend next to the grave of Bon Scott. Twelve years later,
having gone their different ways, they come together to fulfill the promise. Two
lucky winners will be THUNDERSTRUCK, courtesy of the metal heads at Anchor Bay
Entertainment.
• Project Grizzly, courtesy Studioworks
Meet Troy James Hurtubise, a self-styled "close-quarter bear
researcher," obsessed with going face-to-face with Canada's most deadly
land mammal -- the grizzly bear. Troy is the creator of what he hopes is a
grizzly-proof suit of armour -- an extraordinary fusion of high-tech materials
and homespun ingenuity -- and of his own hybrid mythology that is part
Hollywood, part Canadian Shield. His quest takes audiences into a world both
compelling and disturbing, full of contradiction, humor, and fantastical vision.
Two lucky winners will get up close and personal with PROJECT GRIZZLY, courtesy
of the reckless abandon at StudioWorks.
• Born Into Brothels, courtesy Lions Gate
A tribute to the resiliency of childhood and the restorative power of art, this
documentary is a portrait of several unforgettable children who live in the red
light district of Calcutta where their mothers work as prostitutes. Zana Briski,
a New York-based photographer, gives each of these youngsters a camera and
teaches them how to take pictures, simultaneously causing them to look at their
world with new eyes. Together with Ross Kauffman, Briski captures the magical
way in which beauty can be found in the most unlikely of places and how a bright
and promising future becomes a possibility for children who previously had no
future at all. Touching and heartfelt, yet devoid of sentimentality, the film
defies the tear-stained tourist snapshot of the global underbelly. One lucky
winner will expand their global awareness with BORN INTO BROTHELS, courtesy of
the documentarians at Lions Gate.
• Plaza Sesamo: Me Gusta Ser Yo, courtesy Ventura Distribution
Children of all ages can join their favorite muppet characters for fun through
learning, in the first all Spanish-language programming. Not just a dub of
SESAME STREET, this is an all latin cast with a mix of classic muppets and their
own neighborhood monsters. When our Plaza friends meet the great painter Pablo
Bigotasso, he's ready to paint their pictures, while you learn the parts of your
face and body. This is longest running childrenÕs series in Mexico, which
also has a 10-year history with Hispanic families throughout the United States.
Two lucky winners will each pay a visit to PLAZA SESAMO: ME GUSTA SER YO,
courtesy of the tour guides at Ventura Distribution.
• The Man Show Presents: Man Show Boy And Household Hints From Adult Film Stars, courtesy Eagle Rock Entertainment
Two of the show's most popular segments have been compiled onto one DVD. MAN
SHOW BOY emerged as the crowd favorite "Man on the Street," despite
Aaron being only 13 years old. Armed with a quick wit, smart-ass remarks, and
appearing to be younger than he his, Aaron made people look and think twice
before responding to him. HOUSEHOLD HINTS FROM ADULT FILM STARS depicts the
silver screen's most renowned dirty girls in a more domestic setting. Whether
learning how to polish silver candlestick holders, keeping the sheets on the
bed, or fixing the toilet, these sexy starlets could keep the attention of even
the most distracted do-it-yourselfer. Two lucky winners will experience the
misogyny of MAN SHOW BOY AND HOUSEHOLD HINTS FROM ADULT FILM STARS, courtesy of
the frat boys at Eagle Rock.
• Carlito's Way: Ultimate Edition, courtesy Universal
From director Brian DePalma comes this critically acclaimed crime thriller. Al
Pacino gives an electrifying performance as former drug kingpin Carlito
Brigante, who is sprung from prison by his high-powered attorney (Sean Penn). He
stuns the New York underworld, by vowing to go straight from a history of
violence, but his plans are undermined by misguided loyalties and an outmoded
code of honor. In a life-or-death battle, Carlito takes on the relentless forces
that refuse to let him go. One lucky winner will be blown away by CARLITO'S WAY:
ULTIMATE EDITION, courtesy of the muscle at Universal.
• Coal Miner's Daughter: 25th Anniversary Edition, courtesy Universal
The amazing true story based on the book by Loretta Lynn, the first country
musician autobiography to sell more than a million copies in six weeks. When
bringing LorettaÕs story to the screen, director Michael Apted assembled an
incredible cast: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Beverly D'Angelo, and Levon
Helm. What resulted is a remarkable tale of a rousing love affair and a
womanÕs triumph in making her name in the world. One lucky winner will sing
along with COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER: 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, courtesy of the
country music fans at Universal.
Winners
The Pretender: The Complete Second Season
• D A Peters of Georgia
• Jeff Gilliland of Wyoming
• Ken Hartz of Ohio
• Heather Tarlecky of Pennsylvania
• Kim Veysey of New Brunswick
Battlestar Galactica: Season One
• William Longworth of Tennessee
• Mathieu Mallet of Ontario
Robots
• Dorry Marra of New Jersey
• Roberta Press of New York
Coast Guard
• Kristine Derepkowski of Wisconsin
• Irene Diaz of Texas
Face
• Jon Morris of Michigan
• Leslie Slusar of Virginia
Martin & Orloff
• SéBastien Gagnon of Quebec
• Lori Griffith of Alaska
Razor Blade Smile
• Heather Jacobson of Michigan
• Myra Storm of Pennsylvania
Ring Of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story
• Kai Peters of Alberta
• Karen Steele of Florida
Thunderstruck
• Anthony Casalinuovo of Ohio
• Charlene Hons of Texas
Project Grizzly
• Melanie Farmer of Florida
• Lindsey Lawrenson of Arizona
Born Into Brothels
• Shelley Sommer of Alberta
Plaza Sesamo: Me Gusta Ser Yo
• David Bennett of Alaska
• Manon Morin of Quebec
The Man Show Presents: Man Show Boy And Household Hints From Adult Film Stars
• Tabatha Garner of Alabama
• Lori Jones of Illinois
Carlito's Way: Ultimate Edition
• Brenda Fitzsimmons of Pennsylvania
Coal Miner's Daughter: 25th Anniversary Edition
• Cathy Tingle of North Carolina
