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The most ambitious mini-series ever produced is an epic account of the making of America, as experienced by the Native Americans, trappers, settlers and residents of the region around Centennial, Colorado, from the late 1700s to the present. Based on James A. Michener's novel, the epic drama features a huge cast that includes Robert Conrad, Richard Chamberlain, Sally Kellerman, Timothy Dalton, and David Garrett. 21 hrs. on six discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH).

This four-disc set of Errol Flynn oaters begins with "Virginia City" (1940), the Civil War frontier drama in which Flynn plays a Union officer who escapes from a Southern prison to the title Nevada town, where he learns of a plan to ship gold to the Confederacy via wagon train. Co-stars Randolph Scott, Miriam Hopkins, and Humphrey Bogart (as a half-breed Mexican bandit!). Next, The sound of gunfire echoes through the Alamo once more, as cattleman Flynn sets out to break the hold rustler Paul Kelly has on the good folk of "San Antonio" (1945). Alexis Smith, S.Z. Sakall co-star. Then, sheep rancher Flynn leaves his native Australia to start a new life in America, but upon arriving in the sprawling "Montana" (1950) Territory, he finds himself in the middle of a violent range war. With Smith, Douglas Kennedy. Finally, Confederate soldier Flynn tries in vain to rally 'round the cause of Dixie, but finds a way to restore his honor in the "Rocky Mountain" (1950) range. Patrice Wymore, Slim Pickens co-star. Soundtrack: English.

Six-disc set includes "Escape from Fort Bravo," "Many Rivers to Cross," "The Law and Jake Wade," "Saddle the Wind," "Cimarron" (1960), and "The Stalking Moon."

A sweeping story of a dangerous cattle drive from Texas to Montana, this Emmy-winning program features incredible action sequences, beautiful photography and expert acting from a cast that includes Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Urich, Danny Glover, Ricky Schroder and Anjelica Huston. Based on Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Uncut version; 6 1/4 hrs. total on two discs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; interviews; "making of" featurette; photo gallery; more.

The sprawling story of three generations of 19th-century pioneers, and their odyssey from New England to the frontier, is a true western classic with an all-star cast. The saga begins as families are joined together when fur trapper Linus Rawlings (James Stewart) marries Eve Prescott (Carroll Baker) after saving her family from river pirates. John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Debbie Reynolds, and Gregory Peck co-star; Spencer Tracy narrates. Co-directed by John Ford, Henry Hathaway, and George Marshall. 162 min. Soundtrack: English.

Five-disc set includes "Hollywood Cavalcade," "Rose of Washington Square," "The Great American Broadcast," "Hello, Frisco, Hello," and "Four Jills in a Jeep."

Director Roland Emmerich's ("Independence Day") thrilling prehistoric epic focuses on D'Leh, a young hunter who's been branded an outcast by his tribe. But he becomes their only hope when he embarks on a long and perilous journey, battling vicious saber-toothed tigers and deadly flying beasts in an effort to rescue his people--and save the woman he loves--from a band of invading marauders. Steven Strait, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis star; narrated by Omar Sharif. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish.

Moving with their mother (Mary-Louise Parker) from New York City to the rundown Spiderwick Estate, twins Jared and Simon (both Freddie Highmore) and their sister Mallory (Sarah Bolger) find themselves in the adventure of a lifetime when they discover they're the only ones who can stop an evil ogre (Nick Nolte) and his army of goblins from taking over the world. Based on the best-selling children's books, this wondrous fantasy for the whole family also stars Joan Plowright, David Strathairn. 101 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; featurettes; more.

Miley Cyrus pulls double duty, appearing as herself and alter ego Hannah Montana in this documentary/concert film shot during the "pair's" insanely popular 2007 tour. Presented in 3-D, this fun-filled musical spectacle features separate sets from Miley and Hannah, revealing backstage footage, an appearance by Miley's dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, a performance by Jonas Brothers, and more. Extended version; 90 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English; behind-the-scenes footage; sing-along; more. Two-disc set.

This touching dramedy stars Jack Nicholson as a terminally ill corporate billionaire sharing a hospital room with cancer-stricken mechanic Morgan Freeman. When Nicholson learns that Freeman has compiled a record of things that he wants to accomplish before he dies, both men embark on a globe-trotting odyssey to do everything on their "bucket lists"--finding the meaning of life along the way. Sean Hayes, Rob Morrow co-star; directed by Rob Reiner. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish.

Thrilling sci-fi actioner about a young man (Hayden Christensen) with the ability to teleport himself anywhere in the world. Learning that his gift is not unique, Christensen becomes embroiled in a centuries-old war between "jumpers" and "paladins," a secret organization dedicated to hunting them down. Now, he must reluctantly join forces with another of his kind (Jamie Bell) to go up against a fanatical paladin agent (Samuel L. Jackson). With Rachel Bilson, Michael Rooker and Diane Lane. 88 min. Standard and Widescreen; Soundtracks: English DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentary; featurettes.

Matthew McConaughey (bronzed and buff) and Kate Hudson (sparkling and sexy) star in this romantic action comedy, playing a nearly divorced couple reunited by the search for sunken treasures located somewhere in the Caribbean. Needing the booty to escape his debts, McConaughey convinces Hudson's new benefactor (Donald Sutherland) to bankroll his hunt for the mythical riches. Alexis Dziena, Ray Winstone co-star. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1.

An attempted assassination of the U.S. president in Spain is the catalyst for this "Rashomon"-styled thriller that depicts the event from a number of different perspectives--including that of a veteran Secret Service agent (Dennis Quaid), a tourist (Forest Whitaker), a local policeman (Eduardo Noriega), and the president himself (William Hurt)--each providing a unique and vital piece of information. With Matthew Fox, Said Taghmaoui and Sigourney Weaver. 90 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo Surround, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai; Subtitles: English, French, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai.

Return to the Maryland School of the Arts for this rousing sequel that chronicles the complex lives of another group of talented and troubled teens. After a beautiful street dance gang member starts attending the prestigious institution, her old friends turn their back on her. But when she and a handsome classmate form a new crew, they prepare to prove themselves in a dance-off. Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Adam G. Sevani star; with a cameo by Channing Tatum. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish; deleted scenes; featurettes; "making of" documentary; music videos.

Angela Bassett stars in Tyler Perry's loose adaptation of his stage play as a single mother of three who's just lost her job. When she learns the father she's never known has died, Bassett takes her kids down to Georgia for the funeral, meeting her large and eccentric Southern family for the first time while cautiously embarking on a romance with a former pro basketball player (Rick Fox). David Mann, Tamela J. Mann, Lance Gross, and Perry also star. 100 min. Standard and Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish.