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Fresh Fodder: New DVD Releases - 12/12/2006

Keep your eyeballs glued to the front page this week, as DVDF is set to bring you in-depth coverage of all 4 discs of the new "Chronicles of Narnia" collector's edition!

In the meantime, check the deets below for your usual round-up of this week's new releases.

And sorry kiddies, but YouTube was suffering from some glitch that kept us from posting the trailers, so you'll have to do the dirty work yourselves this week.

As always, post your own reviews in the comments - we know you've got 'em!

The Stuff We Care About

The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
(4-disc Extended Edition)

Look for full coverage of all 4 discs all this week!

Synopsis: "Based on the classic novel by CS Lewis. Four London children are sent to a professors country home in order for protection during World War II. There they find a magic wardrobe which leads to a mystical land called Narnia, which is being ruled by an evil witch. To defeat the Witch, they must join forces with Aslan, the lion God of Narnia, and the great battle between good and evil."

Features

Rating: Rated PG for battle sequences and frightening moments.
Runtime: 150 Minutes
Label: Disney
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Disney
DVD Format: Box Set, Widescreen Anamorphic, 2.35:1, Closed Captioned, Color
DVD Features: Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Audio Track 1: English, Dolby Digital 5.1, Audio Track 2: English, DTS 5.1, Audio Track 3: French, Unknown, Audio Track 4: Spanish, Unknown,
Region: 1 (USA, Canada and US territories)

Special Features

Extended version with enhanced special effects and an extended battle scene
Commentary by director Andrew Adamson, production designer Roger Ford and producer Mark Johnson
Commentary by child stars Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley and Anna Popplewell with director Andrew Adamson
Two Worlds of Narnia featurettes "Creating Narnia" and "Creatures, Lands and Legends"
C.S. Lewis: Dreamer of Narnia 75 minute documentary
"Visualizing The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe: The Complete Production Experience" 140 minute documentary
Anatomy of a Scene: Behind the Battle
Art of Narnia Gallery
Bloopers of Narnia
Narnia Fun Facts
Collectible 10-page companion guide
Certificate of authenticity

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
(Unrated Widescreen Edition)

Amazon Synopsis: "#1 NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby (Ferrell) stays atop the heap thanks to a pact with his best friend and teammate, Cal Naughton, Jr. (Reilly). But when a French Formula One driver (Cohen), makes his way up the ladder, Ricky Bobby's talent and devotion are put to the test."

Features

Rating: Unrated
Studio: Sony Pictures
DVD Format: Color
DVD Features: Subtitles: English, French, Audio Track 1: English, Dolby Digital 5.1, Audio Track 2: French, Dolby Digital 5.1

Special Features

13 More Minutes Not Seen in Theaters!
Deleted and Extended Scenes
Gag Reel
Line-O-Rama
Alternate lines not used in film
Interviews with Ricky, Cal and Carley
Bonus Race Footage
Will Ferrell Returns To Talladega
Audio Commetary with Director and Friends
Daytona 500 Spot
NASCAR Chase for the Nextel Cup Spot
DVD-ROM link to NASCAR.com
Interviews with Jean Girard and Gregory
Walker & Texas Ranger: Montage and Outtakes
More Deleted Scenes: What’d You Do Today? and Cal Calls Ricky
Ricky and Cal’s Commercials
Ricky and Cal’s Public Service Announcement

The Devil Wears Prada

Amazon Synopsis: "A naive young woman comes to New York and scores a job as the assistant to one of the city's biggest magazine editors, the ruthless and cynical Miranda Priestly."

Features

Rating: Rated PG-13 for some sensuality.
Runtime: 110 Minutes
Label: 20th Century Fox
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Format: Widescreen , 2.35:1, Closed Captioned, Color
DVD Features: Subtitles: English, Spanish, Audio Track 1: English, Dolby Digital 5.1, Audio Track 2: French, Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, Audio Track 3: Spanish, Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Region: 1 (USA, Canada and US territories)

Special Features

Featurettes: "Trip to the Big Screen," "NYC and Fashion," "Fashion Visonary Patricia Field," "Getting Valentino"
15 Deleted Scenes
Theatrical Trailer
Gag Reel

World Trade Center
(2-disc Special Collector's Edition)

Amazon Synopsis: "Two Port Authority police officers become trapped under the rubble of the World Trade Center."

Features

Rating: Rated PG-13 for intense and emotional content, some disturbing images and language.
Runtime: 128 Minutes
Label: Paramount
Studio: Paramount Home Video
DVD Format: 2-Disc Keep Case, Widescreen Anamorphic, Closed Captioned, Color
DVD Features: Subtitles: English, Spanish, Audio Track 1: English, Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, Audio Track 2: English, Dolby Digital 5.1, Audio Track 3: French, Dolby Digital 5.1, Audio Track 4: Commentary by Oliver Stone, 911 survivor Will Jimeno, and actual on-scene rescue workers, Dolby Digital 2.0
Region: 1 (USA, Canada and US territories)