Experience the earth like never before
"Amazing Planet Earth" (Questar, six discs, $59.99)
This series explores legends, mysteries and surprises surrounding the world's most fascinating places.
"The Island Continent" reveals Australia's diverse landscape, while "In the Middle Kingdom" visits China's awe-inspiring landmarks.
"From Egypt to Israel" begins on the Nile and continues on to an array of great destinations. In "Kingdom of the West," you can discover Yosemite, Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, while "Land of the Red Rocks" tours the Southwest's desert masterpieces.
"Mediterranean Magic" takes you to Greece's and Italy's most fascinating places, and "Surprises of the Great White North" introduces Alaska and Canada's national treasures and their natural wonders.
"Wondrous Kingdom" shows the British Isles and all its mysteries. Viewers will go back in time and discover history along with various legends.
Collections
"Director's Showcase: Take Three" (Warner, $19.97 each)
The five films in this collection are all new to DVD and feature directors Robert Towne, Lee Grant, Robert Ellis Miller, Daryl Duke and Richard Lester. Each of the films features all-new transfers; they are: "Tell Me a Riddle," "The Ritz," "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter," "Payday" and "Personal Best."
Ray Harryhausen is known as a visionary and the father of stop-motion animation. His films have gained cult status, and many of today's great filmmakers credit him as a major influence. In the 1950s, science fiction and monster films were the rage, and Harryhausen found himself delivering what the public craved for. Two of his classic films are now available in color and have been remastered for the best video and audio. The films from Sony, which retail for $24.96 each, are "Earth vs. the Flying Saucers" and "It Came From Beneath the Sea."
Television
"Alex Haley's Queen" $24.98
"All Creatures Great and Small: Complete Collection" $399.92
"Allo 'Allo: Complete Series 7" $34.98
"Cisco Kid: Best of" $14.98
"Crime Traveler: Complete Series" $39.98
"Extras: Complete Series" $44.99
"MedaBots: Season One" $34.99
"New Adventures of Old Christine: Season One" $29.98
"Rockford Files: Season Five" $39.98
"Royale Family: Season Two" $24.98
"Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Season Three" $42.99
New this week
"An Affair to Remember: 50th Anniversary Edition"
"Already Dead"
"Attic"
"Breaker Morant"
"California Dreaming"
"Cold Heart Canyon"
"Deeply"
"Dragonlance: Dragons of the Autumn Twilight"
"Family Guy: Blue Harvest"
"Ghost Son"
"Good Luck Chuck"
"He Was a Quiet Man"
"In the Heat of the Night: 40th Anniversary Edition"
"Johnny Suede"
"Love Lies Bleeding"
"Marva Collins Story"
"Mr. Woodcock"
"Naked Prey: Criterion Collection"
"Olivia Newton John: Live in Sydney"
"Oswald's Ghost"
"Persuasion"
"Saving Sarah Cain"
"Scenes of a Sexual Nature"
"She's Got to Have It"
"Strays"
"Suburban Girl"
"Ten"
"War Bride"
"Wedding Daze"
"When Harry Met Sally: Collector's Edition"
"When Hearts Collide"
"WWE: Armageddon 2007"
Next week
Available Tuesday:
"Adrift in Manhattan"
"Barney Miller: Season Two"
"Game Plan"
"Hunting Party"
"John Frankenheimer Collection"
"Saw IV"
"Sydney White"
"Torchwood: Season One"