DVD’s IN THE NEWS
By Al McGhee
BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA March 3, 2009: Beverly Hills Chihuahua is now on DVD and at local stores. The canine comedy follows the adventure of Chloe (Drew Barrymore) a diamond-clad pooch from Beverly Hills gets lost when while on vacation in Mexico. Being a Chihuahua helps her along since it’s the national dog of Mexico. Papi (George Lopez) an amusing Chihuahua who’s crazy about her heads to Mexico to find her. While there Chloe gets help from Delgado (Andy Garcia). Its Disney at it’s best as show by the huge box-office it got when it opened in theatres.
The DVD’s bonus features include Deleted Scenes, Blooper Scooper, Legend of the Chihuahua†Animated Short and Feature Audio Commentary by Director Raja Gosnell.
AIR BUD Special Edition March 3, 2009: The original Air Bud is now on DVD. The movie that started it all gets a chance to show off again. When Josh Framm, a 112-year-old boy, finds himself in a new city with no friends, he’s too shy to try out for the basketball team, However, while practicing one day he meets Buddy, a runaway golden retriever who surprises him with his ability to score baskets. The two become friends and later teammates in this cunning release from Disney.
The DVD’s bonus features include Dog-U-Commentary with The Buddies and the Original Theatrical Trailer.
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY March 10, 2009: The Golden Globe Award Winner for Best Actress in a Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical, Sally Hawkins is featured in this funny upbeat comedy about a schoolteacher whose unstoppable optimism guides her life. Bubbling forth with giggles, laughter and jokes, life’s a bowl of cherries, even when she comes across a few pits. Whether it’s a cranky driving teacher or a fiery flamenco instructor, Poppy emphases life on the Sunnyside of the street.
The film has bonus features including Behind The Wheel of Happy-Go-Lucky, Happy-In-Character and Audio Commentary By Director Mike Leigh. The film is a Miramax release.
THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS March 10, 2009: The movie drama is based on a best selling novel by John Boyne. Eight year old Bruno has to move away from his Berlin home when his father a high ranking officer in the German Army during WWII gets relocated to a small rural area just outside a concentration camp for Jews. Lonely and bored Bruno takes walks exploring the woods nearby. On one trip he sees a boy behind a fence and starts to communicate with him. When his parents find out about his friendship with the boy, things take a turn for the worse.
The Bonus features include Deleted Scenes, Friendship Beyond The Fence Featurette and Feature Commentary by Writer Director Mark Herman and Author John Boyne. The film is a Miramax Release.