Weekly RoundUp 10/26/04

[Freezer]

My, my, what beautiful blossoms we have this year. But look, this one's late. But, I'll bet that when it blooms, it will be the most beautiful of all.
–Soon Tek-Oh as Fa Zhou (Mulan – 1998)


My baby’s all grown up and saving China!
-Eddie Murphy as Mushu (Mulan – 1998)



The Weekly RoundUp

_____________TITLE___________ _ _Amazon _ BestBuy _ CrcCity _ Target_ _ Costco_
21 Jump Street: Season 1__ _ $27.99 __ $27.99 __ $29.99 __ $24.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Bad Boys II (SB)__________ _ $23.46 __ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Brain Donors______________ _ $13.04 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
China Syndrome SE_________ _ $16.35 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Cliffhanger (SB)__________ _ $23.46 __ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Control Room______________ _ $18.89 __ $25.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
**Dawn of the Dead (R)____ _ $20.99 __ $24.99 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __
**Dawn of the Dead (NR)___ _ $20.99 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Deadly Spawn______________ _ $13.97 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dora’s Christmas__________ _ $11.89 __ $14.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Dora’s Ultimate Adventure_ _ $27.29 __ $34.99 __ $34.99 __ $34.99 __ $25.99 __
Dr. Quinn: Season 4_______ _ $83.96 __ $77.99 __$119.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Father and Son____________ _ $26.08 __ $24.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $18.49 __
Father Murphy: Season 1___ _ $34.99 __ $44.99 __ $39.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Forgotten Silver__________ _ $16.98 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Frankenfish_______________ _ $21.72 __ $23.99 __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Grand Theft Parsons_______ _ $21.30 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Guns of Navarone (SB)_____ _ $22.11 __ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Happy Birthday to Me______ _ $20.47 __ $15.99 __ $24.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The Harvest_______________ _ $17.35 __ $16.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
In Enemy Hands____________ _ $17.38 __ $14.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
I Want Dog for Xmas,C.Brown_ $10.49 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Jimmy Hollywood___________ _ $13.04 __ $12.99 __ $12.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Little House: Season 6____ _ $34.99 __ $43.99 __ $39.99 __ $34.99 __ $_N/A_ __
The Missing (SB)__________ _ $23.46 __ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Mulan SE__________________ _ $20.99 __ $17.99 __ $17.99 __ $19.99 __ $17.99 __
MST3k: Collection #6______ _ $41.97 __ $_N/A_ __ $49.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
The OC: Season 1__________ _ $48.99 __ $47.99 __ $59.99 __ $45.99 __ $_N/A_ __
Once Upon Time/Mexico(SB)_ _ $18.87 __ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Profiler: Season 4________ _ $55.96 __ $51.99 __ $69.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Spartacus:Miniseries(2004) _ $19.59 __ $22.99 __ $22.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
ST:DS9: Complete Series___ _$685.95 __$620.48 __$729.98 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
ST:TNG: Complete Series___ _$685.95 __$620.48 __$729.98 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
S.W.A.T. (SB)_____________ _ $18.87 __ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
That ‘70s Show: Season 1__ _ $34.99 __ $34.99 __ $39.99 __ $35.99 __ $33.99 __
The Thing CE______________ _ $13.99 __ $14.99 __ $14.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Underworld (SB)___________ _ $23.46 __ $20.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
Viva La Bam: Season 1_____ _ $23.48 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $_N/A_ __ $_N/A_ __
**White Chicks(PG-13/NR)__ _ $20.26 __ $15.99 __ $17.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __
WildBoyz: Season 1________ _ $18.89 __ $19.99 __ $19.99 __ $15.99 __ $_N/A_ __


(SB) listed after a title in the above grid = new SuperBit release.

Standard disclaimer: All prices are taken from the websites of each chain, or from their printed advertisements, the Sunday of the week of release (so as to catch any week-of-release sale prices). All prices are subject to change by each chain. Prices and inventory in-store may or may not match the website price. If a price is marked "$_N/A_" in the grid, it means that this title is not shown as available on that chain's website or perhaps in their ads...but it COULD still be in-stores!

$_"LP" means the advertisement says "Low Price", and $_"HP" means the advertisement says "Hot Price". Use of either of these in the Roundup grid indicates that I could not locate a definite price for the item, and the ad is all I have to go on. Retailers use these phrases in advertisements so that they do not violate MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) agreements with the studios. Doing so can cost them thousands or even millions of dollars in co-op advertising funds.

I only include the titles I feel like including (or the ones Unicorn tells me he's looking for ;o)). In fact, the titles are pretty much the ones I'm personally interested in, with few exceptions. I don't get paid for this, and I don't have time to devote to doing every DVD. So, please don't complain. If there is a title not included in the Roundup that you want to see, just look it up yourself, and be nice enough to post and share the results with everyone...like we do!

Note that Circuit City does not guarantee their sale prices in Hawaii. Also note that I cannot include Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club prices in the standard Roundup: they set prices at individual stores based on nearby competition, so there is not a way I can say here what price you'll find at YOUR local Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club location. When it comes to Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club prices mentioned at all, just remember that "Your Mileage May Vary".


**BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL! Dawn of the Dead is available in both OAR and MAR versions AND differently-rated versions...get the correct one. That means 4 different versions in one release: Widescreen & R-rated, Widescreen and Not Rated, Pan & Scan and R-rated, and Pan-and-Scan and Not Rated. Also, White Chicks is available in two differently-rated versions PG-13 and NR…get the one that’s right for you.

--Amazon is still featuring free shipping on orders over $25. Restrictions apply.

--Best Buy is offering double points in its Reward Zone program on all movies, music, video games and PC entertainment software purchases.

--Best Buy is offering a bonus disc in-pack on its unrated copies of Dawn of the Dead. Disc “features mockumentary “Undead and Loving It!”, a perspective on working with on-set zombies from the director, cast and crew. Includes “Drawing The Dead: Storyboard Comparisons”. Minimum 75 per store. No rainchecks.

--On the subject of Best Buy and Dawn of the Dead: bb.com is showing a price of $15.99 for the NR version and $24.99 for the R version. The Sunday BB flyer shows only the NR version with a price of $15.99. I cannot predict an in-store price on the R version of DotD.

--This Weekly RoundUp does NOT yet feature Sunday flyer prices from Circuit City. Those will be posted, and the grid updated, later this morning.

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The latest markdowns according to DavisDVD:

EFFECTIVE: October 26, 2004 (Studio/Titles/New SRP)

None to report this week.

[KSC2-303]

Strange that Target shows Wildboyz but not Viva La Bam. Hopefully they have both, otherwise I have to keep the Brandsmart ad to get a price match of 16.88 for Viva La Bam from Best Buy.

...Does Best Buy even price match DVDs? What about Circuit City?

[Dilmo]

Originally Posted by KSC2-303

Does Best Buy even price match DVDs? What about Circuit City?

I know Best Buy does, and I am pretty sure CC does also.

Thanks Freezer for the info.

[Mac]

Just Because it's the most anticipated game of the year... what's the cheapest price on GTA: San Andreas? (between Target and Best Buy for me)

[MooglePorn]

I'm 99% positive GTA: SA will be $50 like most new popular games...

Anyway, just The Thing for me...

[Notoriousaurus]

Dawn of the Dead (2004) (UR, WS)
Forgotten Silver
Happy Birthday To Me
Mulan - SE
The Thing - (re-release)

[Freezer]

Circuit City flyer prices have now been included in the above grid. No changes were actually made to the grid prices, but CC is advertising a Dawn of the Dead comic book FREE with the purchase of the DotD DVD.

Just Because it's the most anticipated game of the year... what's the cheapest price on GTA: San Andreas? (between Target and Best Buy for me)

Yeah, I considered listing the price of GTA: San Andreas, but as MooglePorn notes, its gonna be $49.99 everywhere. Anyone who finds a deal on it should be sure to post it!

[Jeff003]

I will be picking up Unsolved Mysteries Miracles which comes out Tuesday Oct 26th.I will get Little House S6 on a later date.

[JakeLipson]

Thanks as usual for the effort, Freezer. It's very much appriciated!

After having taken most of October off to enjoy the Aladdin Platinum Edition set (which is really superb -- bravo Disney!), it's time for me to jump back into the new releases swing, since there's actulally something I want this week. Obviously, I'll be picking up Mulan SE this week. I'm somewhat disappointed in the lack of offers for it, but at least it will come home on disc for a relatively nice price.

[Jellodyne]

Funny, I already have the version of White Chicks which is right for me...

May have to pick up OAaTiM.

[DVDAddict20]

CC does price match. I've done it before. Just make sure you have the AD showing the lower price from another store. They'll give you back the difference.

[mtcarmel00]

I'll use a Reward Zone coupon at Best Buy to get "That 70's Show" - Season 1. I may finally renew my membership as well.

[Monster]

Dawn Of The Dead UR OAR is all for me this week.... not sure if i want circuit city to get the extra comic book for free... or just go to target at 8am and get it there.... is that comic book worth it....????

thanks monster

[roachie17]

At my local WalMart, Mulan is $15.99, better than the prices at BB, CC and Target. You should try there first, if there is one near you.

[GaLvAtRoN187]

is the Once Upon a Time in Mexico Super Bit in 2.35:1 (True Theatrical Aspect) or the reformatted 1.78:1 transfer we got in the inital release?

[Sword of Whedon]

Almost certainly 1.78:1

Rodriguez apparently frames for both and likes the extra headroom at home, but loves the wide theatrically