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NEWS HEADLINES
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- Released This
Week: The
Sound Of Music: Five Star Collection (2-Disc Set)

Time: 05:00 EST/10:00
GMT | News Source: ActiveDVD | Posted By: Matthew
Sabean
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the magical, heartwarming true-life story that has become the most
popular family film of all time – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The
Sound Of Music.
Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, the
spirited young woman who leaves the convent to become governess to
the seven children of Captain von Trapp, an autocratic widower whose
strict household rules leave no room for music or merriment. Winner
of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this timeless classic
features some of the world’s best-loved songs.
Disc Two: Supplemental Material
This disc contains: Original 1965 documentary Salzburg Sight And
Sound (36 minutes)
Documentary: The Sound Of Music: From Fact To Phenomenon with cast
interviews, rare music outtakes, photos and more (87 minutes)
Audio Supplement by Ernest Lehman (36 minutes)
Interviews with Julie Andrews and Robert Wise
Special Features: Theatrical Trailer, Interviews,
Story Boards, Web Access, TV Spots, Audio Commentary, Documentaries,
Interactive Menus, Scene Access, Karaoke Sing-A-Long, Photo Gallery,
DVD-ROM Features, Interactive Games
"The Sound Of Music: Five Star Collection
(2-Disc Set)" is rated "G" and has a running time of
175 minutes.
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NEWS
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Time: 05:05
EST/10:05 GMT | News Source: Press Release | Posted
By: Matthew
Sabean
A company called NadaPC
is marketing a compact device that combines television, the Internet
and a DVD player in a box that is meant more for the kitchen than
the home office.
The iCEBOX was developed by Seattle-based CMi
Worldwide and is manufactured by Samsung Electronics. Samsung will
sell a similar unit later this year for about $650.
NadaPC is giving the units away in exchange for a
three-year commitment to its Internet service at a cost of $21.95
per month and the opening of a no-fee checking account at the
Internet-based CompuBank. The units were scheduled to be available
Tuesday.
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- Released This
Week: Terminator
2: Judgment Day: The Ultimate Edition (T2)

Time: 05:00
EST/10:00 GMT | News Source: ActiveDVD | Posted
By: Matthew
Sabean
 Arnold
Schwarzenegger returns as the Terminator in this explosive
adventure spectacle. His mission: to protect John Connor, the boy
destined to lead the freedom fighters of the future. His opponent:
the T-1000, the most lethal machine ever created, sent back through
time to kill young John.
His ally: Sarah Connor, John's mother, a woman
warrior whose warnings go unheeded by a world careening toward a
nuclear holocaust she knows is inevitable. T2 is a tour de force of
stunts and astounding special effects, built around a touching and
emotional human story.
Special Features: Audio Commentary, Story Boards,
Theatrical Trailer, DVD-ROM Features, Documentaries, Cast/Crew
Bios, Included Trivia Booklet, Additional Footage, Scene Access,
Interactive Menus
"Terminator 2: Judgment Day: The Ultimate
Edition (T2)" is rated "R" and has a running time of
156 minutes.
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NEWS
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Time: 18:17
EST/23:17 GMT | News Source: ZDNet
| Posted By: Matthew
Sabean
Another day, another demonstration of how law
and technology are diverging in dramatic ways. This time,
technologists argue that source code equals speech and that hacks
should be protected by the First Amendment. The latest case pits
the film industry against the publication 2600, which wants to
post on its site source code for hacking DVDs.
The publication argues that source code equals
speech and that government intervention prohibiting the
publication of this "speech" would be in violation of
the First Amendment.
Good try, Electronic Freedom Foundation! Your
lawyers, who represent 2600, have convinced a growing segment of
the public that source code is indeed speech and that viruses,
vulnerability exploits and copyright hacks are protected by the
Bill of Rights.
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- Released
This Week: Braveheart

Time: 05:00
EST/10:00 GMT | News Source: ActiveDVD | Posted
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 Mel
Gibson stars on both sides of the camera, playing the lead role
plus directing and producing this brawling, richly detailed saga
of fierce combat, tender love and the will to risk all that's
precious: freedom.
In an emotionally charged performance, Gibson
is William Wallace, a bold Scotsman who used the steel of his
blade and the fire of his intellect to rally his countrymen to
liberation. Filled with sword-clanging spectacle, Braveheart is a
tumultuous tapestry of history come alive, "the most
sumptuous and involving historical epic since Lawrence Of
Arabia." --Rod Lurie, Los Angeles Magazine
Special Features: Interactive Menus, Audio
Commentary, Theatrical Trailer, Featurette, Scene Access
"Braveheart" is rated "R"
and has a running time of 179 minutes.
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NEWS
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Time: 06:48
EST/11:48 GMT | News Source: ZDNet
| Posted By: Matthew
Sabean
Movies are all the rage when it comes to DVDs,
but this is not what PC makers had in mind when they started
building them into their systems. DVDs, with 8.5GB of capacity,
were supposed to overtake CDs as the mass-storage medium of
choice in all PCs. But high costs and a lack of content have
nearly stopped the DVD-ROM revolution..
Manufacturers admit that the transition to DVD
has been slow, but say it's unavoidable. Many have bet on DVD,
including the likes of Apple Computer Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), which
recently made DVD-ROM drives a standard component in its new
Power Mac G4 Cube. Playing movies is currently the only thing
that users can really do with their DVD-ROM drives, which is
fine for consumers and travelers with laptops -- but that
addresses only part of the potential overall market.
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- This
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Time: 05:10
EST/10:10 GMT | News Source: ActiveDVD | Posted
By: Matthew
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Our thank-you of the week goes out to Sarah
for This Week's Picks.
Do you have a favorite DVD Movie you would
like to see posted here? Drop me an e-mail
and we will get it posted.
Conspiracy
Theory
 New
York cab driver and conspiracy buff Jerry Fletcher (Mel Gibson)
knows about the secret movers, shakers and assassins who really
control things. Trying to put Justice Department attorney Alice
Sutton (Julia Roberts) in the know, he's run out of her office.
Soon both will run for their lives.
The two stars conspire for suspense, romance
and twists that click like a rush-hour taxi meter. A crackpot
theory in the newsletter Jerry publishes may be true. Cryptic
Dr. Jonas (Patrick Stewart) and his men aim to quash it - and
them too. "I don't know what I know but I know that it's
big," Jerry says. What we know is that Conspiracy Theory
is big entertainment.
Special Features: Interactive Menus,
Theatrical Trailer, Production Notes
"Conspiracy Theory" is rated
"R" and has a running time of 135 minutes.
Pretty
Woman: 10th Anniversary Special Edition
 This
special Pretty Woman 10th Anniversary Edition is a director's
cut that adds some special touches to an enduring comedy hit.
In addition to the original theatrical trailer and a rocking
music video of Wild Women Do performed by Natalie Cole, the
Anniversary Edition offers plenty of behind-the-scenes fun!
On-set interviews with Richard Gere, Julia Roberts and director
Garry Marshall serve up entertaining "inside" info -
and some funny anecdotes! Behind-the-scenes clips provide an
exclusive look into the making of Pretty Woman - a fascinating
process that fans are sure to appreciate. You'll find something
new to enjoy every time you watch the Pretty Woman: 10th
Anniversary Edition!
Academy Award nominee Julia Roberts (Notting
Hill, Runaway Bride) and Richard Gere (Runaway Bride) light up
the screen in this irresistible comedy! When successful
corporate mogul Edward Lewis (Gere) meets carefree Vivian Ward
(Roberts), their two lives are worlds apart. But Vivian's
energetic spirit challenges Edward's no-nonsense approach to
life, and soon they are teaching each other - and falling in
love! This timeless rags-to-riches romance captures hearts with
its humor, passion and unforgettable fun!
Special Features: Music Videos, Interactive
Menus, Featurette, Scene Access, Theatrical Trailer, Additional
Footage, Audio Commentary
"Pretty Woman: 10th Anniversary Special
Edition" is rated "R" and has a running time of
134 minutes.
Erin
Brockovich
 A
real woman. A real story. A real triumph. Julia Roberts stars
as Erin Brockovich, a feisty young mother who fought for
justice any way she knew how. Desperate for a job to support
herself and her three children, she convinces attorney Ed Masry
(Albert Finney) to hire her, and promptly stumbles upon a
monumental law case against a giant corporation.
Now Erin’s determined to take on this
powerful adversary even though no law firm has dared to do it
before. And while Ed doesn’t want anything to do with the
case, Erin won’t take “no” for an answer. So the two
begin an incredible and sometimes hilarious fight that will
bring a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees.
Special Features: Theatrical Trailer, Web
Access, Deleted Scenes, Scene Access, Cast/Crew Bios,
Featurette, Interactive Menus, Production Notes
"Erin Brockovich" is rated
"R" and has a running time of 132 minutes.
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Time: 05:00 EST/10:00 GMT
| News Source: Press Release | Posted By: Matthew
Sabean
Rapidly growing DVD sales are reviving
interest in homevideo in general, with year-to-date sales of
VCRs up 7% in 2000, according to the Intl. Recording Media
Assn.
Later this year, 10% of all U.S. households
will have a DVD videoplayer and/or a computer DVD-ROM drive
capable of playing a DVD movie, according to the trade group's
president, Charles Van Horn. He estimated that more than 500
million DVD discs will be manufactured this year.
In a speech to be delivered Thursday morning
at the DVD Entertainment 2000 conference at the Hilton
Universal City & Towers, Van Horn will also note that DVD
has generated 10 times the sales numbers of CDs in the same
introductory period and four times that of the VCR.
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NEWS
HEADLINES FOR: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23, 2000
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Time: 18:07
EST/23:07 GMT | News Source: Press Release | Posted
By: Matthew
Sabean
Walt Disney Home Video is proud to present
the breathtaking masterpiece, Disney's ``Fantasia 2000,'' an
incredible symphony of sound, color and magical excitement,
on VHS and DVD Nov. 14, 2000.
A brilliant pairing of music and animation,
``Fantasia 2000'' features seven all-new, spectacular
sequences and one returning favorite, brought to life with
music from such immortal composers as Beethoven, Gershwin and
Stravinsky, and the talents of Roy E. Disney and the
innovative Disney artists behind such great films as
``Aladdin'' and ``The Lion King.''
This amazing film is a new, contemporary
vision of the ``Fantasia'' concept that Walt Disney
pioneered, taking audiences on a journey into an
entertaining, brilliant realm of cinematic imagination. In
recognition of this momentous achievement, ``Fantasia 2000''
on VHS and DVD contains a collectible commemorative booklet
that highlights the art, music and technology of the film.
The original ``Fantasia,'' beloved to
millions, celebrates its 60th anniversary (of its original
theatrical release) almost to the day, with a first-time-ever
release on DVD in a special 60th anniversary edition on Nov.
14. This beloved masterpiece has been restored and
remastered, and now includes the original intermission and
narration, not seen since 1940. The animated segment ``Clair
de Lune,'' created 60 years ago as part of the film, is
finally being released on ``Fantasia'' (DVD), as originally
conceived.
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- Released
This Week: The
Tigger Movie

Time: 17:41
EST/22:41 GMT | News Source: ActiveDVD | Posted
By: Matthew
Sabean
 In
the classic tradition of Disney’s animated feature films,
the first Winnie The Pooh theatrical feature in 23 years
weaves magical storytelling, charming characters and
memorable songs into an enchanting tale of adventure and
heart.
As it happens, everybody – Pooh, Piglet,
Eeyore, Roo, Rabbit, Owl – is preparing a suitable winter
home for Eeyore. When everything they do seems to get undone
by Tigger’s exuberant bouncing, Rabbit suggests Tigger go
outside and find other Tiggers to bounce with – a notion
Tigger finds ridiculous because, after all, he’s “the
onliest one!” Or is he? And so begins Tigger’s amazing
journey to find his family. The Tigger Movie is filled with
the joy and wonder of what it means to be a family – and
that families come in all shapes and sizes. Enriched with
seven delightful Pooh songs, this whimsical and touching
film will bounce right into your heart – and feet.
Special Features: Scene Access,
Interactive Games, Interactive Menus, Interviews, Music
Videos
"The Tigger Movie" is rated
"G" and has a running time of 77 minutes.
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NEWS
HEADLINES FOR: MONDAY AUGUST 21, 2000
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Time: 18:09
EST/23:09 GMT | News Source: Press Release | Posted
By: Matthew
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Starring Sharon Stone (``Basic
Instinct''), Ellen DeGeneres (``The Love Letter''), Vanessa
Redgrave (``Girl, Interrupted''), Michelle Williams
(``Halloween H20'') and Academy Award nominee Chlo Sevigny
(``Boys Don't Cry''), ``IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK 2'' will
be available in stores nationwide on video and DVD October
10. Recently nominated for four Emmy Awards®, ``IF THESE
WALLS COULD TALK 2'' has a running time of 96 minutes and
is rated R. The HBO Films production is available for order
on VHS by September 26 for $50.00 SRP and on DVD by
September 12.
The highest rated HBO Original Movie in
the last three years, ``IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK 2'' has
been hailed ``A romantic comedy ... very funny'' by the
``Washington Post'' and ``Steamy'' by ``Daily Variety.''
The ``Chicago Sun-Times'' called WALLS ``Passionate'' and
``USA Today'' agreed saying, If walls could talk, they'd be
raving about Redgrave.
An elderly woman (Vanessa Redgrave)
widowed when her companion of 50 years dies in 1961, finds
herself alone and unprotected as the in-laws move in to
cast her out. In 1972, a feminist coed (Michelle Williams)
finds that sexual politics take a back seat when a boyish
girl (Chlo Sevigny) attempts to seduce her. And in 2000, a
couple (Ellen DeGeneres and Sharon Stone) with almost
everything that two women can have, want the one thing they
cant have unless something more than fate intervenes. Three
couples over three decades, bonded by an unconventional
love, and a house that might offer up their stories ``IF
THESE WALLS COULD TALK.''
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18:07 EST/23:07 GMT | News Source: Press
Release | Posted By: Matthew
Sabean
The DVD code-cracking case decided last
week has plenty of fantasy on both sides. The movie
studios, which won the case, say they fear pirates will
download movies on the Internet. Defenders of the
decryption program say the program should be legal, so
surfers can take pieces of DVD files to write video book
reports.
Neither scenario is common or likely
today. Downloading a movie on the Internet is still
difficult and time-consuming. There is also scant evidence
that the users of DeCSS, the decryption software in
question, are using it for anything other than watching
movies for their own amusement. But like good science
fiction, either scenario could become reality in the near
future.
Last week a federal judge in Manhattan
ruled that it is illegal to distribute or provide links to
a computer program used to crack codes on DVD files. While
the stakes may be low at the moment, the arguments on both
sides are intense.
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- Released
This Week: Supernova

Time:
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Sabean
 In
the deep reaches of space, the Nightingale 229 answers an
emergency distress signal from across the galaxy. After
the death of the Captain and with the ship heading into
the gravitational pull of a nearby star preparing to go
supernova, co-pilot Nick Vanzant takes the helm.
Complications abound as the crew picks up the sole
survivor from a rogue moon. They soon realize they've
picked up far more than they bargained for as they learn
more about the passenger and his mysterious cargo.
“Spader and Bassett strike sparks”
(Los Angeles Times) in this dazzling sci-fi suspense
thriller about a deep space medical rescue team who must
fight an alien force intent on destroying the universe.
Special Features: Theatrical Trailer,
Interactive Menus, Scene Access, Deleted Scenes, Included
Trivia Booklet
"Supernova" is rated
"R" and has a running time of 91 minutes.
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Time: 11:05 EST/16:05 GMT
| News Source: Press Release | Posted By: Matthew
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Once
again, let the bells of Notre Dame ring as Disney's
all-new movie ``The Hunchback of Notre Dame II''
premieres on Walt Disney Home Video and Disney DVD in
2001.
Quasimodo, the lovable but lonely
bellringer who became a hero, returns in this all-new,
animated tale which transports viewers to the magical
streets of medieval Paris. In a sweeping tale of love
and adventure, Quasimodo faces a new villain, the circus
master Sarousch, and a new challenge -- romance!
``The Hunchback of Notre Dame II''
features an all-star vocal cast of returning actors from
Disney's original ``Hunchback'' and a fresh new group of
voice talent. Tom Hulce (``Amadeus'') once more plays
Quasimodo, Demi Moore (``G.I. Jane'') returns as
Esmeralda the Gypsy and Kevin Kline (``Wild Wild West'')
reprises his role as Phoebus, the Captain of the Guard.
Jennifer Love Hewitt (TV's ``Party of Five'') stars as
Quasimodo's love interest, the circus performer
Madellaine, and Hewitt also co-wrote and sings the
film's end-title song. Haley Joel Osment, the
sensational Oscar-nominated star of ``The Sixth Sense,''
voices the role of Zephyr, the son of Esmeralda and
Phoebus. The wicked circus master Sarousch, Quasimodo's
nemesis, is played by Michael McKean (``Mystery,
Alaska'').
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Time: 11:03 EST/16:03 GMT
| News Source: Press Release | Posted By: Matthew
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It's
coming in Spring 2001 -- the Disney sequel that
audiences have demanded! ``Lady & The Tramp II:
Scamp's Adventure'' continues the animated magic from
one of Disney's most beloved films, premiering on video
and Disney DVD in the Spring of 2001. Many of ``Lady
& The Tramp'''s favorite characters return, with an
exciting cast of new friends, an irresistible slate of
new songs and a terrific vocal cast.
So strong a story was Disney's
original ``Lady & The Tramp'' that over 40 years
later it is still one of the most popular animated films
available. Now, the all-new ``Lady & The Tramp II:
Scamp's Adventure'' continues the rich legacy of a
Disney classic with a rollicking adventure that picks up
where the original ``Lady & The Tramp'' left off,
premiering only on Walt Disney Home Video and Disney DVD
in Spring 2001.
A first rate vocal cast adds to the
excitement of ``Lady & The Tramp II: Scamp's
Adventure.'' Included in the voice talent are Scott Wolf
(TV's ``Party of Five'') as Lady and Tramp's spirited
son, Scamp, and Alyssa Milano (TV's ``Melrose Place''
and ``Charmed'') as Scamp's friend, the female stray
named Angel. Jodi Benson (``The Little Mermaid'') is
Lady, Jeff Bennett (``An Extremely Goofy Movie'') voices
Tramp, Chazz Palminteri (``Stuart Little'') is Buster,
the leader of the strays, Cathy Moriarty (``Raging
Bull'') is the flirtatious Ruby, Bronson Pinchot
(``First Wives Club'') is Francois, a French bulldog,
Mickey Rooney (``The Black Stallion'') is Sparky, the
elder statesman of the junkyard, and Bill Fagerbaake
(TV's ``Coach'') is Mooch, a sweet-natured English
Sheepdog.
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Our thank-you of the week goes out to Patty
and Herb for This Week's Picks.
Do you have a favorite DVD Movie you
would like to see posted here? Drop me an e-mail
and we will get it posted.
The
Mummy (1999): Collector's Edition (Widescreen)
 Deep
in the Egyptian desert, a handful of people searching
for a long-lost treasure have just unearthed a
3,000-year-old legacy of terror. Combining the thrills
of a rousing adventure with the suspense of Universal’s
legendary 1932 horror classic, the Mummy, starring
Brendan Fraser, is a true nonstop action epic, filled
with dazzling visual effects, top-notch talent and
superb storytelling.
Special Features: Web Access,
Production Notes, Cast/Crew Bios, Audio Commentary,
Interactive Menus, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes,
Filmographies, Theatrical Trailer, Documentaries, Film
Highlights, DVD-ROM Features, Parental Lock
"The Mummy (1999): Collector's
Edition (Widescreen)" is rated "PG-13"
and has a running time of 125 minutes.
Sleepless
In Seattle
 Tom
Hanks and Meg Ryan star in Nora Ephron’s wonderfully
romantic comedy about two people drawn together by
destiny.
Hanks stars as Sam Baldwin, a widowed
father who, thanks to the wiles of his worried son,
becomes a reluctant guest on a radio call-in show. He's
an instant hit with thousands of female listeners, who
deluge his Seattle home with letters of comfort.
Meanwhile, inspired in equal parts by Sam's story and by
classic Hollywood romance, writer Annie Reed (Ryan)
becomes convinced that it's her destiny to meet Sam.
There are just two problems: Annie’s engaged to
someone else, and Sam doesn’t know – yet - that they’re
made for each other. Co-Starring Rosie O’Donnell, Rita
Wilson and Rob Reiner, Sleepless In Seattle is “absolutely
enchanting… one of the year’s most completely
enjoyable motion pictures” --Michael Medved, Sneak
Previews.
Special Features: Scene Access,
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Videos, Audio Commentary, Theatrical Trailer
"Sleepless In Seattle" is
rated "PG" and has a running time of 105
minutes.
Frankenstein
(1931)
 Boris
Karloff stars as the screen’s most memorable monster
in what many consider to be the greatest horror film
ever made. Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) dares to
tamper with life and death by creating a human monster
(Karloff) out of lifeless body parts. It’s director
James Whale’s adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel
blended with Karloff’s compassionate portrayal of a
creature groping for identity that makes Frankenstein a
masterpiece not only of the genre, but for all time.
Special Features: Cast/Crew Bios,
Audio Commentary, Web Access, Filmed in B&W, Film
Highlights, Production Notes, Theatrical Trailer,
Documentaries
"Frankenstein (1931)" has a
running time of 71 minutes.
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A federal judge ruled Thursday in
favor of the motion picture industry in its battle to
protect DVDs from being copied on computers, finding
that computer code is expressive but isn't subject to
regulation.
U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan
said it was ''a matter of First Amendment concern.''
''But computer code is not purely
expressive any more than the assassination of a
political figure is purely a political statement,'' he
said.
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This Week: The
Cider House Rules

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 Honored
with two Academy Awards – Best Supporting Actor for
Michael Caine and Best Adapted Screen play for John
Irving – The Cider House Rules tells a compelling and
heartwarming story about how far a young man must
travel to find the place where he truly belongs! Homer
Wells (Tobey Maguire – Pleasantville, The Ice Storm,
Wonder Boys) has lived nearly his entire life within
the walls of St. Cloud’s Orphanage in rural Maine.
Though groomed by its proprietor, Dr. Larch (Caine), to
be his successor, Homer nonetheless feels the need to
strike out on his own and experience the world outside.
Then, while working at an apple
orchard, Homer falls for the beautiful Candy (Charlize
Theron – Reindeer Games, The Devil’s Advocate) and
learns some powerfully indelible lessons about life,
love and home! Based on John Irving’s best-selling
American classic and featuring a sensational all-star
cast including Delroy Lindo and newcomer Erykah Badu,
this entertaining motion picture earned raves from
critics and moviegoers everywhere!
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Theatrical Trailer, TV Spots, Cast/Crew Bios, Scene
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"The Cider House Rules" is
rated "PG-13" and has a running time of 125
minutes.
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The New Batman Spreads His Wings and
Flies Onto Video and DVD in This Highly Anticipated
Movie
On Oct. 24, Gotham City will get a
double dose of Batman as Bruce Wayne and the new
Batman, Terry McGinnis, take on the world's most
infamous villain in Warner Home Video's (WHV) ``Batman
Beyond: Return of the Joker.''
Full of the nonstop action,
suspense, intrigue and mayhem that have captivated
Batman fans for decades, this state-of-the-art movie
finally reveals what really happened during Batman's
last encounter with the Joker. This first-ever,
feature-length ``Batman Beyond'' movie boasts a sleek
new animation style sure to excite children and adults
alike.
This exciting, theatrical-quality
addition to ``Batman Beyond'' finds the sleeker,
deadlier and seemingly immortal Clown Prince of Crime
back with his own unique brand of pandemonium.
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This Week: Platoon

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 Winner
of four Academy Awards including Best Picture and
based on the first-hand experience of Oscar-winning
director Oliver Stone, Platoon is powerful, intense
and starkly brutal. “Harrowingly realistic and
completely convincing” -Leonard Maltin, it is “a
dark unforgettable memorial” – The Washington
Post to every soldier whose innocence was lost in the
war-torn jungles of Vietnam.
Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) is
young, naďve American who, upon his arrival in
Vietnam, quickly discovers that he must do battle not
only with the Viet Cong, but also with the gnawing
gear, physical exhaustion and intense anger growing
within him. While his two commanding officers
(Oscar-nominated**Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe) draw
a fine line between the war they wage against the
enemy and the one they fight with each other, the
conflict, chaos and hatred permeate Taylor,
suffocating his realities and numbing his feelings to
man’s highest value…life.
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"Platoon" is rated
"R" and has a running time of 120 minutes.
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By: Matthew
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Due to the overwhelming
anticipation of Madonna's new album ``Music,''
Warner Reprise Video announces the September 5th
release of a retail DVD single, featuring two
versions of the title track video. The MUSIC DVD
single is closed captioned, presented in liner PCM
for best sound quality and will be priced at $9.95.
The MUSIC DVD not only marks the first DVD single
release from Warner Reprise Video, but it also
provides an early peek at the sound and genius of
Madonna's new album, due out September 19th.
The MUSIC DVD single, which
features Madonna and pals out for a night on the
town, is the title track of her new album, which has
been co-produced by Madonna, Mirwais and William
Orbit. Always a visionary in the medium of music
video, Madonna (with the help of Grammy and MTV
Music Award winning ``Ray Of Light'' director Jonas
Akerlund) has once again built a video to complement
her unique and groundbreaking sound.
The MUSIC DVD single is the first
release of new video material since Madonna's
``Video Collection 93:99'' last year, and it joins
two other previously-released video singles --
1998's ``Ray Of Light'' and ``Justify My Love,''
which came out in 1990 and shattered all video
single sales records. The unprecedented release of
``Justify My Love'' was certified platinum a record
8 times and endures as one of the most tangible
examples of Madonna's evolving video catalog. A
complete listing of Madonna's music home videos is
as follows: ``Madonna,'' ``Live - The Virgin Tour,''
``Ciao Italia - Live,'' ``Justify My Love,'' ``The
Immaculate Collection,'' ``The Girlie Show - Live
Down Under,'' ``Ray Of Light,'' ``The Video
Collection 93:99.''
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RAVISENT Technologies Inc. today
announced that it has signed a licensing agreement
with Iomega Corporation, a global leader in data
management solutions. Under the terms of the
agreement, Iomega is including RAVISENT's Software
CineMaster DVD playback solution with the new Iomega
internal 6x4x24x4x ZipCD ATAPI Optical CD-RW/DVD
Reader Combination Drive.
Adding to its extremely popular
storage solutions, Iomega's new internal
ZipCD(TM)ATAPI Optical CD-RW/DVD Reader will be
offered to customers who want to upgrade their
computers. The CD-RW/DVD drive is versatile and
consumer friendly. ``single drive can replace a
CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD drive, allowing customers to
write or rewrite most CD formats and easily read DVD
titles,'' said Michael Johnson, product general
manager, optical products, Iomega Corporation.
RAVISENT's CineMaster represents a
major leap forward in DVD playback on a PC. The
software combines the highest quality DVD playback
experience available in a software-only solution
with an extensible application framework. Software
CineMaster is noticeably superior to other software
DVD products, showing full frame rate video with no
frame drops in amazing clarity and detail.
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This Week: Erin
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 A
real woman. A real story. A real triumph. Julia
Roberts stars as Erin Brockovich, a feisty young
mother who fought for justice any way she knew how.
Desperate for a job to support herself and her three
children, she convinces attorney Ed Masry (Albert
Finney) to hire her, and promptly stumbles upon a
monumental law case against a giant corporation.
Now Erin’s determined to take on
this powerful adversary even though no law firm has
dared to do it before. And while Ed doesn’t want
anything to do with the case, Erin won’t take “no”
for an answer. So the two begin an incredible and
sometimes hilarious fight that will bring a small
town to its feet and a huge company to its knees.
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"Erin Brockovich" is
rated "R" and has a running time of 132
minutes.
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Our thank-you of the week goes
out to Patty for This Week's Picks.
Do you have a favorite DVD Movie
you would like to see posted here? Drop me an e-mail
and we will get it posted.
Here
On Earth
 Chris
Klein (American Pie) and Leelee Sobieski (Never
Been Kissed) star in a “heartfelt story of
romance, friendship and true love.” --Jump
Magazine.
Rich kid Kelley Morse (Klein)
thought he had it all – money, good looks and a
new Mercedes. But after a reckless car race
destroys a roadside diner, Kelley finds himself
sentenced to a summer of manual labor in a small
town. That’s where he meets and falls in love
with Samantha, a girl from the other side of the
tracks. But everything changes when Samantha’s
long-time boyfriend Jasper (Josh Hartnett - The
Faculty) uncovers their secret romance. This “sweet
and romantic” (YM Magazine) tale of first love
will capture your heart.
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"Here On Earth" is
rated "PG-13" and has a running time of
96 minutes.
Brian's
Song
 This
highly acclaimed winner of five Emmy Awards is one
of the best-loved movies ever made for television.
It's the true story of the special relationship
between two professional football players, Gale
Sayers (Billy Dee Williams) and Brian Piccolo
(James Caan). Both star players for the Chicago
Bears, Sayers and Piccolo soon become roommates and
best friends.
When Sayers suffers a knee injury
in mid-season, it's Piccolo who prods and inspires
him to work toward a complete recovery. Then fate
deals a cruel blow: Piccolo is stricken with
malignant cancer. The constant support and
friendship of Sayers plays an import |