New to DVD & Blu-Ray - Week of 11/18/2012

Misfits ever since they were childhood buddies, Sam (Richard Speight, Jr.), Jamal (Elijah Rock), and Frankie (Stelio Savante) find themselves in a more serious jam when they get mixed up with the law while on a road trip together. To guarantee their release from prison, the guys declare themselves to be born-again members of a local church. Once out, they get the chance to truly redeem themselves when they uncover a plot to empty the church coffers. With Anita Cordell, Irma P. Hall. 89 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; audio commentary; featurette; photo gallery; theatrical trailer.

The gritty crime thriller "Scenes Of The Crime" stars Jon Abrahams as a young man about to get married who picks up spare cash driving for gangster pal Peter Greene. Abrahams' latest job involves him in the kidnapping of mob-tied businessman Jeff Bridges and draws them both into a series of potentially fatal mishaps. With Madchen Amick, Morris Chestnut, Noah Wylie. Two-disc set also includes "No Mercy," "Relentless," and "Where Sleeping Dogs Lie." 7 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo.

This inspirational drama centers on the emotional journey of an aspiring singer (Tiana Hailey) who fears she might be losing all hope after being ejected from her band. With her regular job offering no spiritual rewards and her boyfriend providing her no attention or comforts, she turns to a new friend who is able to guide her along a more enlightened path. Frances Bowman, Kay Dukes co-star. AKA: "Flying Solo." 87 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; behind-the-scenes footage; bloopers; deleted scenes.

Satirizing the superhero movie subgenre, this comic adventure finds costumed do-gooder Brendan (Kris Lemche) under pressure as his girlfriend (Christine Evangelista) unknowingly cheats on him by making time with his alter ego, the Fridge. Meanwhile, the government threatens to withdraw all funding to his team, including C-Thru (Joey Kern), who enlists Fridge to help her escort a dastardly villain to justice. With Brooke Nevin, John Ventimiglia. 81 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; audio commentary; bonus short "Super Egos"; deleted scenes; featurette; outtakes; theatrical trailer.

In the snow-covered Catskills, young hikers first mysteriously lose their map and hiking poles, later falling prey to terrible fears during the night with the emergence of ominous feelings of dread and strange noises coming from the dark. Are they being watched? Followed? Hunted? Their terrors take an even more unexpected turn when they realize they have traveled far from their expected route. Eerie thriller stars Jamie Law, Nate Miller. 76 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo.

Internet entrepreneur Becca is racking up social network success as part of her lingerie/adult toy business, but a psychotic cyber-stalker is out to "defriend" her by murdering her online friends...and, ultimately, Becca herself. Seductive and suspenseful British shocker stars Eleanor James, Emily Eaves, Jason Impey. 74 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; deleted scene; alternate ending.

Down to their last few bucks, a pair of chronically unemployable slacker buddies decide that it's time to finally break out of their depressed New England town. Unfortunately, their grand scheme consists of trying to knock over a high-stakes poker game, and it just may be their last mistake. Edgy dark farce stars David Garver, R.J. Reed, Allene Quincy, Melissa Hickey. 88 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.

Well, what more do you need to know? OK, OK...the plot of this Asian horror comedy involves a well-endowed stripper (Sola Aoi) who, along with three of her comely colleagues, stumbles upon an ancient book in the basement of their club. Reading from it spawns a legion of flesh eaters--good thing this dancer knows how to kick some zombie butt! Risa Kasumi, Mari Sakurai co-star. AKA: "The Big T*ts Dragon." Includes 2D and 3D versions and two pairs of glasses. 73 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English. In Japanese with English subtitles.

Four-disc set includes episodes 92-109. 7 1/2 hrs total.

The final 38 episodes of the series--including "The Terrible Triplets versus the Wiggin' Trio," "Libraries and Driving Tests," "The Battle of Brains Begins," "The Bigger the Gasser--The Smellier the Gas," and "Finally! The Final Fight of Finality! This Time We Mean It!"--are featured in a four-disc set. 16 2/3 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtracks: Japanese Dolby Digital stereo, English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English. **38 episodes on 4 discs. 16 2/3 hrs. In Japanese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English.**

Includes nine episodes. 99 min. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

First, in "Cinderella II: Dreams Come True," our heroine finds herself married to Prince Charming. As the young princess tries to fit into palace life with the help of her Fairy Godmother and mouse pals Gus and Jaq, she learns that the best way to live happily ever after is to be herself. With the voices of Jennifer Hale, Christopher Daniel Barnes. Then, in "Cinderella III: A Twist In Time," the beauty's wicked stepmother casts a spell that reverses everything her Fairy Godmother created for her. With the ball gown and horse-drawn carriage gone, is it still possible for Cinderella and Prince Charming to stay together? Hale, Tara Platt, Susanne Blakeslee provide voices. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; featurettes. Also includes a Blu-ray version of the film. Three-disc set.

First, in "Cinderella II: Dreams Come True," our heroine finds herself married to Prince Charming. As the young princess tries to fit into palace life with the help of her Fairy Godmother and mouse pals Gus and Jaq, she learns that the best way to live happily ever after is to be herself. With the voices of Jennifer Hale, Christopher Daniel Barnes. Then, in "Cinderella III: A Twist In Time," the beauty's wicked stepmother casts a spell that reverses everything her Fairy Godmother created for her. With the ball gown and horse-drawn carriage gone, is it still possible for Cinderella and Prince Charming to stay together? Hale, Tara Platt, Susanne Blakeslee provide voices. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; featurettes. Two-disc set.

If you're looking for performance footage or personal interviews from the pioneering '80s alternative band out of Minneapolis, forget it! This documentary surveys their influence and impact solely through the testimonials of their contemporaries and their admirers, from the fan in the street to celebrated musicians, actors, and critics. 123 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo. Two-disc set.

A rich dentist (Chuck Shamata) thought he'd have another conquest when he brought a model (Brenda Vaccaro) out for a weekend jaunt to his remote house in the country. The excitement turns to terror, however, when a road rage-fueled local (Don Stroud) and his boozed-up buddies decide to crash the party, in this Canadian shocker. AKA: "The House By The Lake." 87 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.

Three-disc set includes "Mind Of The Demon: The Larry Linkogle Story," "American Jihadist," and "Dirty Pictures" (2010).

Fifteen-disc set includes episodes 1-38. 16 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English. In Japanese with English subtitles.

Episodes 1-12 are presented in a two-disc set. 5 1/3 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: Japanese Dolby Digital stereo, English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English. In Japanese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. **12 episodes on 2 discs. 5 1/3 hrs.**

Episodes 1-12 are presented in a two-disc set. 5 1/3 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: Japanese Dolby Digital stereo, English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English. In Japanese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. **12 episodes on 2 discs. 5 1/3 hrs.**

Berlin couple Dylan (Lil Harlow) and Claudia (Papi Coxx), feeling stifled by their monogamous romance, decide to inject some saucy unpredictability into their lives by having Claudia assume the identity of "Claude." If that weren't complicated enough, Dylan's mother soon arrives on the scene to create some hilarious chaos in their gender-bending adventure. Director/co-writer Cheryl Dunye's provocative comedy co-stars Wieland Speck, Maggie Tapert. 67 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

In the harsh and forbidding Arctic regions of Asia, Europe, and North America, the snowy owl is uniquely adapted to life in an environment where winter means near-constant darkness and summer offers an 82-day window of sunlight to raise a family. Take a rare look at the owl in its remote native habitat in this "Nature" documentary. 60 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH).

Starting classes at a new high school in the middle of his senior year, Mike (Samuel Davis) has big problems adjusting when Lucas (Ben Davies), a basketball teammate whose brother recently died in tragic circumstances, accuses Mike of trying to erase the memory of his sibling, also a former player. Their clashes, plus Mike's new relationship with the late boy's girlfriend (Perry Frost), cause a spiritual crisis for everyone. Faith-based drama co-stars Dodie Brown, Reginald Robinson. 124 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English DTS HD stereo Master Audio; Subtitles: English (SDH).

BMX daredevil Travis Pastrana and his adrenaline-addicted cronies launch the breakneck antics of their MTV series into a jaw-dropping, feature-length opus. Catch the thrills as they pilot everything from monster trucks to tricycles through maneuvers you should not try at home (unless your affairs are in order). Jolene Van Vugt, Jim DeChamp, Erik Roner, and the rest of the crew co-star. 88 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Two-disc set. Also includes a DVD version of film. Blu-ray 3D requires a 3D television, a 3D Blu-ray player, and special glasses to reproduce the original theatrical experience.

How are we defined by our relationships with everyday objects from toothbrushes to laptops? This thought-provoking documentary from Gary Hustwit ("Helvetica") delves into the designs of the stuff we rely on, conducting insightful interviews with top industrial designers who bring their conceptual dreams into practical reality. 75 min. Soundtrack: English, Dutch, French, German, Japanese Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English; interviews. In English with Dutch, French, German, Japanese with English subtitles.

It's "Signs" with a sense of humor, as two couples try to collect a $100,000 reward, journeying into the woods to locate a fallen UFO. What they find are a group of bizarre people, a sex tree, and the Orgasm Trail. With Cindy Klayman, Marc Berlin, and Spring Hill. 98 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.

First, Rozz Williams, late poet and leader of goth rock combo Christian Death, stars in the haunting short film "Pig," playing a murderer whose relationship with victim James Hollan crosses the lines of reality and fantasy. Dutch filmmaker Nico B. makes her disturbing debut with this graphic look into the mind of a killer. Next, Nico B.'s sequel "1334"--the title signifying the deadliest year of the Plague in Europe--evokes memories of Williams by having a different actor assume his character and play scenes at the location of Williams' real-life demise. 40 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo. Also includes a DVD version of the shorts. Two-disc set.

Episodes 1-12 are featured in a two-disc set. 4 1/3 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo. **12 episodes on 2 discs. 4 1/3 hrs.**

They've been entertaining family audiences on the Las Vegas strip for decades, and now Moscow Circus veteran Gregory Popovich and his performing cats and dogs (all rescued from shelters) come to home video in a delightful comedy show. Watch as the critters foil some train robbers in "Working on the Railroad"; Gregory holds a tryout for new talent in "Dream Dogs"; and witness amazing animal acrobatics and go behind the scenes in "The Best of Popovich and Company." 50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

When Mrs. Claus travels to the town of Pineville, she's unaware that cute and cuddly--but mischievous--talking pups Hope, Jingle, Charity, and Noble have stowed away on her sled. And when it looks like the holiday spirit is starting to disappear, it's up to Mrs. C and her trouble-making pals to save Christmas. Cheryl Ladd, Richard Kind, Josh Feldman, Danny Woodburn, Kaitlyn Maher star in this charming entry in the "Santa Buddies" franchise. 88 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Also includes a DVD version of the film. Two-disc set.

A film crew making an expose on the adult movie business follows a naive young woman who arrives in Texas to audition for a softcore porn flick. But the documentarians soon discover that the filmmakers have something more sinister--and deadly--in store for the would-be actress. Judge for yourself if the terrifying events in this "fact-based" shocker are real or not. Marissa Joy Davis, Justin Henry, Ray Rosales star. 93 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English; behind-the-scenes footage; more.

Sixteen episodes--including "Texas Sold 'Em," "Mo' Money, Moe Prigoff," "Remember the Alamo?," "Who Bought JFK?," and "A Fistful of Auctions"--are featured in a two-disc set. 5 2/3 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish. **16 episodes on 2 discs. 5 2/3 hrs.**

No sooner does a writer lose her creative powers than she becomes seemingly possessed by a demonic power. Her photographer boyfriend attempts to cope with her strangely altered personality while his own work suffers, until he feels forced to confine her until the destructive force inside her can be exorcised. Unusual indie musical mixing elements of horror, psychology, and comedy stars Sarah Lassez, Dustin Fasching. 98 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1.

Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns chronicles the daily struggles of those affected by the "Dirty Thirties," when horrific dust storms born of a decade-long drought and short-sighted farming methods plagued America's breadbasket during the 1930s. Both episodes of the two-part program--"The Great Plow Up" and "Reaping the Whirlwind"--focus on the stories of Depression-era families threatened by the historic ecological disaster. 4 hrs. total on two discs. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DVS; Subtitles: Spanish.

Four-disc set includes "Die Screaming, Marianne," "House Of Whipcord," "Schizo," and "The Comeback" (1978).

Henry James' classic novel is stirringly brought to the screen by director Jane Campion ("The Piano"), with Nicole Kidman as an American woman of independent means living in Europe in the late 1800s. Refusing to wed until she finds a suitable mate, Kidman becomes a pawn in scheming friend Barbara Hershey's games and marries duplicitous artist John Malkovich. With Mary-Louise Parker, Shelley Winters. 144 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English DTS HD stereo Master Audio; documentary; theatrical trailer.

Four young friends on a camping trip are forced to fight for their lives after they accidentally come into possession of a mysterious object sought by a team of violent criminals. After one of the quartet is kidnapped, the remaining three hatch a plan to rescue their abducted friend and turn the tables on their attackers. Low-budget wilderness thriller stars Konrad Case, Mischa McCortney, and Lacey Hannan. 97 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.

Indie filmmaking partners Splick and Jason (Eric Schaeffer, Donal Lardner Ward) struggle for years to follow their debut hit with solo careers of merit. After Splick's TV gig goes bust and Jason splits from his girlfriend, it seems the only way they'll ever eat lunch in that town again may be by teaming up once more--but can they get past the spat that soured their friendship so many years ago? Comic sequel to "My Life's in Turnaround" co-stars Olivia Cella, Bill Dawes. 89 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1.

Three-disc set includes "El Monstro Del Mar!," "The Gruesome Death Of Tommy Pistol," and "Wound."

Faced with competition from Atlanta's WCW in the mid-'90s, the then-WWF re-branded itself with new stars, intra-company intrigue, and edgier, more adult-themed content during what's been called "the Attitude Era." Follow the rise of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Rock, the outrageous antics of D-Generation X, the villainy of Mr. McMahon, and more in this attitude-packed retrospective. 9 hrs. on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English.