By David Weiner
10:42 AM PDT, September 11, 2012
Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron star in the dark Snow White and the Huntsman; Titanic sails onto 3D Blu-ray; The Vampire Diaries; Terra Nova; The Big Bang Theory and much more in new releases.
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New on Blu-ray & DVD: September 11
Universal
Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron star in the dark Snow White and the Huntsman; Titanic sails onto 3D Blu-ray; The Vampire Diaries; Terra Nova; The Big Bang Theory and much more in new releases.
Titanic 2D & 3D on Blu-ray
Paramount
Fifteen years after Titanic broke box office records, and 100 years after the real-life ocean liner disaster occurred, the James Cameron-directed spectacle returned to the big screen in 3D. Now, fans of the timeless modern classic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet can watch the movie again with a pristine hi-def print in their own living rooms, available in a four-disc 2D Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with digital copy or, for the ultimate experience in fully immersive 3D, in a four-disc Blu-ray 3D and 2D combo pack with digital copy; both sets featuring more than 2 ½ hours of new bonus footage never-before-released on disc, including two brand-new documentaries: Reflections on Titanic and Titanic: The Final Word.
Ghosts of the Abyss 3D on Blu-ray
Disney
James Cameron's deep-sea dive documentary chronicling his expedition to the real-life Titanic is now on Disney Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray 2D for the first time, the perfect companion voyage to watch with the new Titanic 3D/2D Blu-ray. With the help of friend Bill Paxton and the world's foremost historic and marine experts, Cameron journeys back to the site of his greatest inspiration and discovers amazing aspects that have never been seen before.
Snow White and the Huntsman
Universal
The classic fairytale gets a dark makeover in this epic fantasy starring Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth in the title roles alongside Charlize Theron as the evil Queen Ravenna, whose desire for everlasting beauty consumes everyone in her path. After taking over the kingdom ruled by Snow White's father, the Queen targets Snow White herself to steal her heart – literally – and retain eternal youth. With Snow White on the run with the help of the stoic and unwitting Huntsman, can she rally her forces together for the ultimate battle? The film also stars Ian McShane, Bob Hoskins and Toby Jones as three of the seven dwarves. The Snow White and the Huntsman: Extended Edition features a version of the film not seen in theaters.
What to Expect When You're Expecting
Lionsgate
The bestselling pregnancy manual What to Expect When You're Expecting is now a star-studded comedy! The heartwarming human comedy chronicles the hilarious escapades of five couples who face the many challenges adjusting to pregnancy and parenthood. Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Rodrigo Santoro, Ben Falcone and Joe Manganiello star.
Girl in Progress
Lionsgate
Eva Mendes plays a single mom to Cierra Ramirez in this coming-of-age drama which finds Eva as Grace, a single mom who is too busy juggling work, bills -- and a relationship with the very married Dr. Harford (Matthew Modine) -- to give her daughter, Ansiedad (Cierra) the attention she desperately needs. When Ansiedad's English teacher, Ms. Armstrong (Patricia Arquette), introduces her students to classic coming-of-age stories, Ansiedad is inspired to skip adolescence and jump-start her life without mom. As mother and daughter clash over their difficult living situation, Ansiedad and Grace must learn that sometimes growing-up means acting your age.
Karate-Robo Zaborgar
Go, Zaborgar!!! Lovingly described as "sublimely cheesy…terrific," this retro Japanese robot superhero saga is based on a campy '70s TV show and hits all the marks as an action-comedy with some cleverly subversive commentary thrown in for good measure. Itsuji Itato stars as a secret police officer who fights the evil Sigma organization with his flying robot/motorcycle brother Zaborgar in order to thwart their plans to unleash a giant cyborg upon Japan.
The Tim Burton Blu-ray Collection
Warner Bros. Home Video
Tim Burton's newest stop-motion animated feature Frankenweenie hits theaters in October, and what better way to get into the Burton frame of mind than to watch Corpse Bride on Blu-ray along with seven other Burton cinema classics, including Beetlejuice and the Batman movies?! In addition to the stop-motion animated Bride, featuring the vocal talents of Burton mainstay Johnny Depp, The Tim Burton Blu-ray Collection contains Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Batman, Batman Returns, Mars Attacks! and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, complete with all the nifty special features you'd expect, plus a cool, collectible hardcover book containing 64 pages of photos, sketches and illustrations amid essays that expertly dissect Burton's brain.
Blue Bloods: The Second Season
Paramount Home Video
Blue Bloods is back for a third season this month, and what better way to catch up than to watch the complete second season on DVD! Tom Selleck plays New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan, who balances running the city police force with maintaining a close bond with his family. In the second season, family dynamics continue to fuel the drama as brother and sister (Donnie Wahlberg and Bridget Moynahan) face off in court and family patriarch Henry (Len Cariou) battles health issues following a heart attack. Jennifer Esposito and Will Estes also star.
The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Third Season
Warner Bros. Home Video
The CW supernatural drama of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl is back to take another bite for a fourth season this October, and what better way to catch up? Learn more about Klaus and The Original Family as his motives for wanting Stefan on his side are finally revealed. As Stefan sinks deeper into the dark side, Damon and Elena struggle with the guilt of their growing bond as they work to bring Stefan back from the edge; ghosts from Jeremy's past have a powerful message they're trying to deliver; and as Caroline and Tyler grow closer, a war erupts between their families. Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev and Steven R. McQueen star.
Castle: The Complete Fourth Season
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic are back as Richard Castle and Kate Beckett for a fourth season, solving some of the strangest homicides of New York. This season, Castle's relationship with Beckett radically changes, with the writer working to protect the NYPD detective following her near-death experience. Mixing murder with comedy, this crime fighting duo has never been so much fun!
Terra Nova
20th Century Fox
The entire Steven Spielberg-produced TV dino saga is now on DVD! In Terra Nova, our world is threatened with extinction in the year 2149. After discovering a rift in time, a family and other settlers travel back 85 million years to the Cretaceous period to start a brand-new life. Of course, there are plenty of dinosaurs to make life interesting… The big-budget show was filmed on location in Australia, and Avatar baddie Stephen Lang plays Commander Nathaniel Taylor, an intrepid paramilitary man who is the first to colonize the dangerous wilds of prehistoric Earth. The cast also includes Shelley Conn, Jason O'Mara, Allison Miller, Christine Adams, Landon Liboiron, Naomi Scott and Alana Mansour.
The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season
Warner Bros. Home Video
The geek-tastic cast of TV's funniest sitcom ponder black holes, chemical deviations, the feminine mystique and other mysteries of the universe in all 24 episodes of season five. Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Mayim Bialik all star.