DISNEY/MIRAMAX RELEASE FILMS ON DVD & BLU-RAY
By Al McGhee
February 10, 2009 BLINDNESS (Rated: R) MIRAMAX
A mysterious epidemic sends a city reeling toward the edge of madness, while one woman tries to preserve a small pocket of humanity in the taut thriller Blindness, coming to DVD on February 10, 2009. Presented by Miramax Films and based on Nobel Laureate José Saramago’s masterful novel, this intense and gritty drama, called a “powerful and provocative” movie by Stephen Schaefer of the Boston Herald, was nominated for the 2008 Palme d’Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
February 10, 2008 PHINEAS AND FERB: The Daze Of Summer
(Rated: TV-G) DISNEY
Summer fun lasts forever when you hang with Phineas and Ferb, so pull up a beach chair and get ready to laugh with 5 hilarious episodes from the smash-hit Disney Channel Original Series. Viewers can get in on the fun with the exclusive Googolplex Mall Science Fair Games and can create their own experiments! Super-smart and seriously funny stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb come up with unusually exciting ways to spend the lazy, crazy “daze” of summer — like searching for pirate’s treasure, traveling to Mars, building Greek chariots and hosting a Medieval jousting tournament! While the guys are cramming each long day with cool friends, awesome
adventures and totally rocking music, their pet platypus, Perry (aka Agent P), continues to protect the world from the evil Dr. Doofenschmirtz. And, of course, their big sis, Candace, keeps busy texting her friends and trying to bust the bros.
February 10, 2009 PRETTY WOMAN (Blu-ray) (Rated: R)
Get ready to fall head over heels one more time when Pretty Woman comes to Blu-ray™ Hi-Def on February 10, 2009 from Buena Vista Home Entertainment. One of the world’s most popular romantic comedies returns with crystal clear picture and pristine sound, as well as special features guaranteed to melt hearts all over again. Academy Award® Winner Julia Roberts (Best Actress, Erin Brockovich, 2000) and Golden Globe® winner
Richard Gere (Best Actor In A Motion Picture – Musical Or Comedy, Chicago, 2002) light up the screen in director Garry Marshall’s ( The Princess Diaries, Beaches) classic Cinderella story.
February 10, 2009 WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE: Supernaturally Stylin’
(Rated: TV-G) DISNEY
Enjoy hilarious episodes from the smash-hit Disney Channel Original Series and join stars Selena Gomez and the cast for an exclusive look at their personal styles — plus viewers can visit the show’s fabulous costume closets! Wizards-in-training Alex Russo (Gomez) and her brothers Justin and Max are having an awesome time experimenting with their supernatural powers — but they still have a lot to learn! Viewers will be spellbound as they stir up outrageously funny situations such as using the freeze-frame spell so Alex can make her mark in the fashion industry, figuring out the quirky side effects of Wizard Wear and saving Justin when he falls into “puppy love” and turns into a werewolf! As these cool kids juggle their ordinary lives with their extraordinary powers,
it’s a sure thing there will be more magic and mayhem brewing with the WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE!
February 17, 2009 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: Senior Year
(DVD & Blu-ray) (Rated: G)
The worldwide blockbuster that thrilled kids of all ages is now the entertainment event of 2009 when Disney’s High School Musical 3: Senior Year –Extended Edition, arrives on Blu-ray and DVD from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on February 17th.
America’s favorite Wildcats (Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Lucas Grabeel, and Monique Coleman) are back for their exciting final year at East High. Director Kenny Ortega pulls out all the stops with incredible new music and exhilarating dance numbers that will blow away devoted franchise fans and newcomers alike. And, now viewers can see the movie like never before, with the all-new 3-disc Deluxe Extended Edition which features the never before seen extended movie on both DVD and Blu-ray disc – in one set! Plus, this Deluxe set also includes DisneyFile digital copy, and exclusive bonus features such as deleted scenes, bloopers and much more.