New DVD releases

These DVD'S were released this week.

"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" Johnny Depp was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Sweeny Todd, the Ripper of barbers. His customers do not emerge from his shop, and instead end up as meat pies for Mrs. Lovett (Helena Bonham Carter). Tim Burton has made a terrific film of Stephen Sonheim's musical that shows the dark side of London. Burton employs enough macabre and cutting wit to match the stage play.

"Alvin and the Chipmunks" This $215 million box-office hit shows how Alvin, Simon and Theodore became rock stars. Dave Seville (Jason Lee) is a songwriter who discovers the chipmunks, and after they have a hit, he has to keep them away from record executive and promoter Ian (David Cross). Kids will love the music and the special effects.

"Blue Man Group: How To Be A Megastar Live" The fantastic Blue Man Group has appeared at the Briar Street Theater in the city for years. They also tour the country, and this show was filmed before 40,000 fans over a two-day run in Dallas. You can experience the magic with this DVD/CD combo, which includes 22 performances and 19 cuts on the CD.

"The Tomorrow Show with John, Paul, Tom and Ringo" Tom Snyder's show followed Johnny Carson, and this compilation includes John Lennon's last televised interview. Five years later, in a tribute to Lennon, Tom interviewed Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. They give their perspective on Beatlemania and the times they lived through.

Available next week

• "Day of the Dead"

• "Lions for Lambs"

• "Reservation Road"

• "Resurrecting the Champ"

• "Rock of Love: Season One"

• "The Water Horse"

• "There Will Be Blood"

• "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story"