When Television Attacks VIII: Noirish Kong Slams A Vengeful Geisha
Start: November 28th, 2005
End: December 4th, 2005
• 24: Season Four, courtesy Fox
Eighteen months after the events of Season Three, Jack's girlfriend and her
father -- the US Secretary of Defense -- are taken hostage by Muslim terrorists.
Their master plan includes attacking nuclear power plants, shooting down Air
Force One, and triggering World War III. What the terrorists fail to anticipate
is the heroic re-teaming of Jack Bauer and former President David Palmer. Four
lucky winners will spend a full day with 24: SEASON FOUR,
courtesy of the thrill-seekers at Fox Home Entertainment.
• The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season, courtesy Fox
In Season Seven, we discover the truth behind who shot Mr. Burns, a Radioactive
Man movie is filmed in Springfield, Sideshow Bob returns with a vendetta against
television, former President George Herbert Walker Bush moves in next door, Bart
meets the real creator of Itchy & Scratchy (Kirk Douglas), Homer is re-united
with his long lost mother (Glenn Close), and the Simpsons celebrate their 138th
Show Spectacular. Four lucky winners will laugh uncontrollably while digesting
THE SIMPSONS: THE
COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON, courtesy of Broadcast Standards and Practices at
Fox Home Entertainment.
• Family Guy: Volume 3, courtesy Fox
The Griffin household includes two teenagers, a cynical dog who is smarter than
everyone else, and a mutant baby who makes numerous attempts to eradicate his
parents and siblings. Heading up this eclectic household is Peter Griffin. Peter
does his best to do what's right for the family, but along the way, he makes
mistakes that are the stuff of legends. The lunacy continues in Season Four,
including the fan-favorite episode "Petarded." Four lucky winners will
spend quality time with the FAMILY GUY: VOLUME
3, courtesy of the animaniacs at Fox Home Entertainment.
• Timeslip: The Complete Series, courtesy A&E
Visit a World War II naval station, a '90s Antarctic research base, a
jungle-laden Great Britain, and a '60s top secret government science facility,
as teenagers Liz Skinner and Simon Randall tumble through time and alternate
universes, escaping the wrath of the nefarious Commander Traynor. This 1970s
children's series tackled serious issues, some of which were decades ahead of
their time -- cloning, global warming, and laser tracking defense systems. Two
lucky winners will experience the BBC cult phenomenon TIMESLIP: THE
COMPLETE SERIES, courtesy of the timekeepers at A&E Home Entertainment.
• Fantastic Four, courtesy Fox
When an experimental space voyage goes awry, four people's lives are forever
changed by cosmic rays. Reed Richards -- Mr. Fantastic; his girlfriend, Sue
Storm -- the Invisible Woman; her younger brother Johnny Storm -- the Human
Torch; and pilot Ben Grimm -- the Thing. Together, they use their unique powers
to protect the citizens of New York and the rest of the world's population from
unforseen assailants, such as the unscrupulous Doctor Doom. Four lucky winners
will share temporary residence at the Baxter Building, home of the FANTASTIC FOUR,
courtesy of the Avengers at Fox Home Entertainment.
• The Tomorrow People: Set 2, courtesy A&E
They're teenagers blessed with the powers of teleportation, telekenesis, and
telepathy. Together they protect Earth from alien threats, and work towards
bringing mankind into its future, where communication with other worlds is the
norm. But their gifts come with one limitation: They cannot kill, even to save
themselves. Two lucky winners will thrill to THE TOMORROW PEOPLE:
SET 2, courtesy of the cult television enthusiasts at A&E Home
Entertainment.
• Mr & Mrs Smith, courtesy Fox
A married couple (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) are getting bored with their
quiet domestic life. What they don't realize is that there is much more to the
other's life -- each secretly circumnavigating the globe as deadly assassins for
hire. However, those lives are about to collide, when their next target turns
out to be each other. Two lucky winners will each be entertained by MR & MRS SMITH,
courtesy of the marital counselors at Fox Home Entertainment.
• Kiss Of Death, courtesy Fox
Small-time crook Nick Bianco gets caught in a jewel heist. Despite urgings from
well-meaning district attorney, he refuses to rat out his partners and ends up
in jail. When Nick's wife commits suicide, he turns on his pals and is granted
parole. Nick remarries and settles down to a normal, legit life, until
former-partner Tommy Udo is released and seeks revenge against Nick and his new
family. Four lucky winners will receive the KISS OF DEATH,
courtesy of the dark dramatists at Fox Home Entertainment.
• The Dark Corner, courtesy Fox
Lucille Ball stars as a secretary out to help clear her boss -- ex-con and
private dick Bradford Galt -- of a false murder charge. When Galt discovers
someone is tailing them, he believes it's his former partner out to destroy his
life once and for all. Four lucky winners will learn what's just around THE DARK CORNER,
courtesy of the hit squad at Fox Home Entertainment.
• Where The Sidewalk Ends, courtesy Fox
Officer Mark Dixon is already in trouble with his superiors for his brutal
tactics, when he accidentally kills a murder suspect. To protect himself, he
decides to cover it up and pin the killing on a racketeer he hates, knowing full
well he has committed many similar crimes. Four lucky winners will discover
exactly WHERE THE
SIDEWALK ENDS, courtesy of the noir lovers at Fox Home Entertainment.
• Slam Nation, courtesy Docurama
Before Russell Simmons' highly acclaimed HBO series Def Poetry Jam, Slam Nation
captured the cutthroat world of spoken-word poetry. Beginning in New York City
at the Nuyorican Poets Cafˇ's Grand Slam tournament, the film follows slam
champion Saul Williams and three other top poets, as they journey to the annual
National Poetry Slam, the Super Bowl of spoken-word poetry. The drama unfolds as
rivalries are revealed and controversies arise, underscoring larger questions of
art versus ego and self-expression versus self-advancement. Two lucky winners
will have a front row seat for SLAM NATION,
courtesy of the linguists at Docurama.
• The Execution Of Wanda, courtesy Docurama
In 2001, Wanda Jean Allen was given a lethal injection by the state of Oklahoma,
making her the first black woman to be executed in America in fifty years.
Award-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus explores the compelling story of a woman
sentenced to death in 1989 after shooting her lover, whom she met in prison
while serving time for another killing. It's a portrait of simple human dignity
in the face of inevitable death. Two lucky winners will be changed by the story
behind THE
EXECUTION OF WANDA JEAN, courtesy of the insiders at Docurama.
• Law And Order: The Fourth Year, courtesy Universal
Detectives Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) and Logan (Chris Noth) get a new Lieutenant in
Anita Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson), and District Attorney Ben Stone (Michael
Moriarty) is assigned a new assistant in Claire Kincaid (Jill Hennessy). The
crimes continue to be "ripped from the headlines" and you can bet
there will be an unexpected twist. One lucky winner will go to trial with LAW AND ORDER: THE
FOURTH YEAR, courtesy of the legal eagles at Universal Home Entertainment.
• Murder, She Wrote: The Complete Second Season, courtesy Universal
Murder seems to follow mystery writer Jessica Fletcher, a former English teacher
full of charm, personality, and a zest for life. While traveling the country to
promote her series of novels, Jessica becomes the not-so-reluctant investigator,
assisting local law enforcement in unraveling the complexities of treachery and
deceit. This three-disc set includes all Season Two episodes, originally aired
during 1985-86 season. Special guest stars include a parade of '60s and '70s
television stars -- Tom Bosley, Howard Hessman, John Astin, Esther Rolle, Lee
Meriwether, Yvonne DeCarlo, Eve Plumb, Parker Stevenson, Randolph Mantooth,
Robert Culp -- as well as classic film stars like Roddy McDowall, Olivia Hussey,
and Cyd Charisse. One lucky winner will follow the trail of MURDER, SHE WROTE:
THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON, courtesy of the Cabot Cove Welcome Wagon at
Universal Home Entertainment.
• Sympathy For Mr Vengeance, courtesy Tartan Video
Unable to afford proper care for his dying sister, Ryu tries to sell his own
organs on the black market only to end up cheated out of his life savings. In an
act of desperation, Ryu plans to kidnap the daughter of Dong-jin, a wealthy
industrialist who recently laid him off, but unforeseen tragedies turn an
innocent con into a merciless quest for revenge. Two lucky winners may find SYMPATHY FOR MR
VENGEANCE, courtesy of the fixers at Tartan Video.
• Unknown Chaplin, courtesy A&E
This documentary features never before seen out-takes and other rare footage
from Charlie Chaplin's films, as well as interviews with the people who knew him
best -- priceless insight into the mind of this legendary creative genius. Two
lucky winners will uncover the UNKNOWN CHAPLIN,
courtesy of the Hollywood historians at A&E Home Entertainment.
• Kong: King Of Atlantis, courtesy Warner Bros.
Kong's demise was legendary, and 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. Two lucky winners will join Kong as he struggles
between a sense of duty to his home and friends and the allure of an amazing
world in KONG:
KING OF ATLANTIS, courtesy of the re-imaginers at Warner Home Video.
• The Happy Elf, courtesy Anchor Bay
Based on an original song by Harry Connick, Jr, this delightful animated
adventure is the story of Eubie, one of Santa's helpers whose overly optimistic
outlook is put to the test when he decides to bring Christmas joy to a sad
little town called Bluesville. Will EubieÕs unbridled enthusiasm be too
much for the town's austere authority? Featuring the voice talents of Carol
Kane, Lewis Black, Rob Paulsen, and Mickey Rooney. With tons of comedy and
adventure along the way, this is destined to be a Christmas classic the whole
family will enjoy. Two lucky winners will celebrate the holidays with THE HAPPY ELF,
courtesy of North Pole Elfen League at Anchor Bay Entertainment.
• The Secret Life Of Geisha, courtesy A&E
Dismissed by Western society as little more than high-priced call girls, the
Japanese women known as Geisha are part of a centuries-old tradition that made
them a vital part of that country's society. See how they were trained from
childhood in music, the arts, conversation, and massaging the male ego. You will
also get an insider's view of the modern-day Geisha, in this revealing program.
Two lucky winners will learn THE SECRET LIFE OF
GEISHA, courtesy of the Maiko at A&E Home Entertainment.
• Papa Roach: Live & Murderous In Chicago, courtesy Geffen Records
Formed Northern California in 1993, Papa Roach is comprised of Jacoby Shaddix,
Jerry Horton, Dave Buckner, and Tobin Esperance. Best experienced live, everyone
can come to the party as the band makes its DVD concert debut with a 75-minute
performance recorded live in the Windy City with nine cameras in Dolby 5.1
Surround. Two lucky winners will be granted all-access passes to PAPA ROACH: LIVE &
MURDEROUS IN CHICAGO, courtesy of the rockers at Geffen Records.
Winners
24: Season Four
• Billie Boyes of Florida
• Meg Brock of Illinois
• Rick Heneisen of Indiana
• Kris Kaminski of New York
The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season
• Allan Culmer of Arkansas
• Laurea J. Campbell of Ontario
• Paula Mcclement of Missouri
• Linette Short of Michigan
Family Guy: Volume 3
• Steve Dadolf of California
• Pam Hardy of California
• Walter Ross of New Jersey
• Brenda Webb of New Brunswick
Timeslip: The Complete Series
• Norman J Secrest of Oregon
• Beth Rossi of New Jersey
Fantastic Four
• Dale Demotto of Illinois
• Carol Ezovski of California
• Debra Frischkorn of Wisconsin
• Ilene Mcvea of Florida
The Tomorrow People: Set 2
• Isaac Abadi of Ohio
• Suzanne Birgfeld of Colorado
Mr & Mrs Smith
• Betty Adams of Ohio
• Marie Beauregard of Colorado
Kiss Of Death
• Marybeth Clark of Maryland
• Kenneth Fulkerson of New Hampshire
• Kathryn Levine Osborne of Florida
• Alexander Manganiello of Pennsylvania
The Dark Corner
• Kristen Fitzgerald of Connecticut
• Tina Mulready of New York
• M Poradyla of Illinois
• Cheryl Winefka of Illinois
Where The Sidewalk Ends
• Aliesa Boley of Oregon
• Jim Buttum of Missouri
• Raymond Kimmell of Pennsylvania
• Michael Rizzo of New Jersey
Slam Nation
• Mical Holcomb of Washington
• Bonnie Pijuan of Georgia
The Execution Of Wanda
• Christine Birkenstock of New Jersey
• Kevin Coleman of New Jersey
Law And Order: The Fourth Year
• Wayne Dougherty of California
Murder, She Wrote: The Complete Second Season
• Edward Davis of Tennessee
Sympathy For Mr Vengeance
• Andrew Gordon of Ohio
• Jessica Helvenston of Florida
Unknown Chaplin
• Franklin Blatt of Texas
• Joyce Reames of Missouri
Kong: King Of Atlantis
• Marjo Grimm of Iowa
• Diana Mitchell of Alabama
The Happy Elf
• Joseph Capasso of New York
• Jeff Lindsey of Georgia
The Secret Life Of Geisha
• Brenda Francis of Massachusetts
• Sam Simon of Texas
Papa Roach: Live & Murderous In Chicago
• Sheryl Dykes of Georgia
• Kimberly Spellious of Arizona
