Weekly RoundUp 11-15-2005

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The Weekly RoundUp

The Features


– Peggy Wood and Julie Andrews (The Sound of Music - 1965)


– The Cast (Oklahoma! – 1955)


– Yogi Bear & Huckleberry Hound (Hanna-Barbera Animation – 1960s)


– Bruce Springsteen & the East Street Band (Born to Run - 1975)


– “Space, the final frontier…” (Star Trek: 1966-2002)

The Prices

TITLE	Amazon	BestBuy	CrcCity	Target	Costco
Bruce Springsteen: Born To Run	$25.98	$29.99	$24.99	$23.98	-
Charmed: Season 3	$32.49	$34.99	$32.99	$29.99	-
Cheers: Season 7	$27.29	$34.99	$34.99	-	-
Fantasy Island: Season 1	$34.96	$34.99	$39.99	$39.99	-
Fighting Sullivans: Commemorative Ed.	$22.49	-	-	-	-
Flintstones: Season 4	$31.49	$35.99	$34.99	-	-
Frasier: Season 7	$27.29	$34.99	$34.99	-	-
Frasier: Complete Series (32-disc)	$209.99	$275.38	$323.98	-	$199.99
Friends: Season 10	$29.24	$29.99	$27.94	$27.99	$28.99
Friends: Complete Series (40-disc)	$195.98	$199.99	$299.98	-	-
Golden Girls: Lifetime Portrait Series	$13.48	-	$12.99	-	-
Happy Endings SE	$19.59	$21.99	$19.99	-	-
Hard Promises	$11.20	$12.99	$14.94	-	-
Harold Lloyd Comedy Coll. Set	$62.89	$62.99	$99.99	-	-
The Heavenly Kid	$11.20	$12.99	$14.94	-	-
Home Movies: Season 3	$24.49	$25.99	$29.99	-	-
Huckleberry Hound: Volume 1	$31.49	$35.99	$34.99	-	-
Jane Goodall: Return to Gombe	$11.20	$12.99	$14.94	-	-
King Kong (Anim. ’66): Vol. 1	$9.09	$11.99	$9.99	-	-
King Kong (Anim. ’66): Vol. 2	$9.09	$11.99	$9.99	-	-
Love at Stake	$13.45	$12.99	$14.94	-	-
**Madagascar	$15.98	$16.99	$14.99	$14.99	$19.49
Man Show: Season 4	$13.99	$14.99	$15.99	-	-
O.C. and Stiggs	$11.20	$12.99	$14.94	-	-
Oklahoma! (50th Anniversary Edition)	$20.23	$24.99	$19.99	$19.99	-
Old Yeller: 2-movie Collection	$20.99	$19.99	$19.99	$19.99	-
Oprah Winfrey Show (20th Anniv. Edition)	$35.74	$39.99	$39.99	$39.99	$37.99
Peacemaker: Complete Coll. (5-disc)	$67.48	$68.99	$99.99	-	-
Pray TV	$11.20	$12.99	$14.94	-	-
Rikky and Pete	$11.20	$12.99	$14.94	-	-
Scrubs: Season 2	$27.99	$29.99	$27.99	$29.99	$27.99
**The Skeleton Key	$18.98	$16.99	$17.99	$19.99	-
The Sound of Music (40th Anniv. Edition)	$18.89	$16.99	$16.99	$14.99	-
Spongebob Squarepants: Where’s Gary?	$11.89	$14.99	$12.99	-	-
Star Trek: Ultimate Collection (212-discs)	$2,499.99	-	-	-	-
Stargate Atlantis: Season 1	$41.96	$39.99	$49.99	-	-
State Fair: (60th Anniversary Edition)	$20.23	$24.99	$19.99	-	-
**Stealth	$16.98	$16.99	$16.99	$19.99	-
That ‘70s Show: Season 3	$34.99	$32.99	$39.99	$32.99	-
Three’s Company: Season 5	$27.99	$24.99	$34.99	-	-
Tru-Calling: Season 2	$18.89	$22.99	$19.99	-	-
U2: Vertigo	$13.99	$12.99	$13.99	$11.98	-
U2: Vertigo – Deluxe Edition	$23.09	$22.79	$31.99	-	-
Yogi Bear Show: Complete Series	$31.49	$35.99	$34.99	-	-

Individual Titles included in Collections listed above:

Monty Python Box Set: Monty Python and the Holy Grail. And Now For Something Completely Different, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.
Old Yeller 2-Movie Collection: Old Yeller, Savage Sam.

Star Trek Ultimate Collection (212-discs): Star Trek – The Original Series: Complete Series, Star Trek – The Next Generation: Complete Series, Star Trek – Deep Space Nine: Complete Series, Star Trek: Voyager: Complete Series, Star Trek – Enterprise: Complete Series, Star Trek – The Motion Picture, Star Trek – The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III – The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV – The Voyage Home, Star Trek V – The Final Frontier, Star Trek VI – The Undiscovered Country, Star Trek - Generations, Star Trek – First Contact, Star Trek – Insurrection, Star Trek - Nemesis.

The Disclaimer

Standard disclaimer: All prices are taken from the websites of each chain, or from their printed Sunday advertisements. All prices are subject to change by each chain. Prices and inventory in-store may or may not match the website price. "LP" in the RoundUp table means a store’s Sunday flyer says "Low Price". That means 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, obviously, cannot include EVERY title released in a given week in the RoundUp. The titles included are those that I am interested in...as well as those which I consider will be of interest to a majority of consumers (and sometimes I’ll miss one!). I don't get paid for this, and I don't have the time to list 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! Note that I cannot include Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club prices in the RoundUp. They set prices at individual stores based on nearby competition, so there is no way I can say here what price you'll find at YOUR local Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club location. And, as always, Circuit City does not guarantee their sale prices in Hawaii.

The Specials

**BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL! Madagascar AND The Skeleton Key AND Stealth are available in both OAR and MAR versions...get the correct one(s) !

--A HUGE week for fans of TV on DVD! At least 18 titles of episodic television released this week! Take your pick!

--One of those oddities this week. Amazon.com has the pan-and-scan version of The Skeleton Key priced at $20.99. The correct version is $18.98.

--If you are a RewardZone member at BB, you can get a FREE EXCLUSIVE LITHOGRAPH with the purchase of Madagascar on DVD! RewardZone program members only. Minimum 100 per store. No rainchecks. Offer begins 11/15/05. Limit 1 lithograph per household. No dealers.

--BB also has an EXCLUSIVE PC GAME DEMO ON-PACK with Madagascar. Minimum 45 per store. No rainchecks.

--Best Buy is also offering an EXCLUSIVE ON-PACK BONUS DISC with its copies of Stealth. The Man vs. The Machine. Get interviews and commentaries from the cast, director and producers.

--Best Buy is also offering an EXCLUSIVE ON-PACK BONUS DISC with its copies of Scrubs: Season 2. Exclusive bonus footage disc on-pack. 20-minutes of content, including Marital Bliss, Scrubbed Out and more.

--Best Buy also has a deal on the first two season sets of Scrubs. Save $10, INSTANTLY, when you buy Scrubs: Season 1 ($29.99) and Scrubs: Season 2 ($29.99) Must be purchased on same receipt.

--Best Buy also has an EXCLUSIVE PICTURE SLEEVE SINGLE with its copies of the Boss’ Born To Run – 30th Anniversary Boxed Set.

--Circuit City says “lithograph, schmithograph” this week. With its copies of Madagascar, CC is offering an EXCLUSIVE FREE ALARM CLOCK. In-store only. While supplies last. Minimum 50 per store.

--And. Much like BB, Circuit City is offering with its copies of Stealth a FREE EXCLUSIVE ON-PACK BONUS DISC! ”Stealth Secrets” Discovery Channel 51-minute bonus DVD. While supplies last. Minimum 15 per store.

--Circuit City is offering a FREE “Entourage” bonus DVD with the purchae of select HBO titles. Disc includes one episode from the debut season of Entourage, plus an intro to the series and a $5 coupon good towards the purchase of Entourage: the Complete First Season. While supplies last. Minimum 48 per store.

--Circuit City is also offering a $10 savings on the purchase of both Seasons 1 & 2 of Scrubs. In-store only. Both purchases must be on same receipt.

--Maybe you don’t like lithographs or demo PC Games. If not, Target has EXCLUSIVE WRIST BANDS (four pack) with the purchae of Madagascar on DVD. Items are packaged together. Quantity limited. No rainchecks.

--Target also has a FREE $5 GiftCard with the purchase of Charmed: Season 3. GiftCard automatically given at register; no rainchecks.

The Markdowns

The latest markdowns according to DavisDVD:

EFFECTIVE: November 15, 2005 (Studio/Titles/New SRP)

None to report.

[dugpa]

Well, I would have bought the Star Trek Ultimate Collection set if it was $2,499.95, but $2,499.99 is just too much! Nothing too exciting this week for me. Wow, Love at Stake! That's a film I haven't seen in ages. I might pick it up for the hell of it. I probably will pick up Friends S10 as well just to complete the collection, but it's not a high priority. I already have the original Sound of Music set so I'll pass on the double dip. Looks like a slow week this week before all hell breaks loose in December.

[Dilmo]

I had wanted to get Oprah, but I've already seen The Black Hole. The hills will be alive this week. Maybe.

[papibear]

Originally Posted by Dilmo

I had wanted to get Oprah, but I've already seen The Black Hole.

[Dilmo]

Originally Posted by papibear

Hey, what's that for? It was a joke.

[MooglePorn]

"Dilmo doesn't care about Black people."

[RaceTripper]

Originally Posted by Dilmo

Hey, what's that for? It was a joke.

And a tasteless one at that.

[Dilmo]

Originally Posted by dwette

And a tasteless one at that.

Oh, get a grip.

[Dilmo]

Originally Posted by MooglePorn

"Dilmo doesn't care about Black people."

Just Oprah.

[dugpa]

I think the important question is: is the joke cheaper at Amazon, Best Buy or Circuit City? And does Target even stock it at all?

[Reaver]

Nothing. Absolutely nothing. My god. Well, this will help saving for the wife's Christmas. So, there's a silver lining for you.

[plissken99]

Which bonus disc should I go for on Stealth? Best Buys or Circuit Cities? Plus, will Stealth even be a good blind buy?

[MooglePorn]

Originally Posted by plissken99

Which bonus disc should I go for on Stealth? Best Buys or Circuit Cities? Plus, will Stealth even be a good blind buy?

Certainly doesn't look like a movie I would buy without seeing... but then, so few are.

[plissken99]

Originally Posted by MooglePorn

Certainly doesn't look like a movie I would buy without seeing... but then, so few are.

Yeah I hate buying blind, but it looks like an ok movie, plus it's supposed to have insane air battles in DTS, so I think it's worth a shot.

[dugpa]

I saw Stealth in the theater. If you're into mindless action scenes with no plot, this film is for you. But I certainly wouldn't sit through it again.

[AlexJS]

Originally Posted by plissken99

Yeah I hate buying blind, but it looks like an ok movie, plus it's supposed to have insane air battles in DTS, so I think it's worth a shot.

Hrm... I did not know that. Could be one of those "Sucky plot, but maaaaannn the sound rocks!"

[plissken99]

Originally Posted by AlexJS

Hrm... I did not know that. Could be one of those "Sucky plot, but maaaaannn the sound rocks!"

Yeah I know. See I have a place i can rent it, where they open a new copy and rent it to me, and if I like it, I can buy it with the rental price deducted. Trouble is, it will be $19.99 there, plus no bonus disc. Decisions, decisions...

Compared to say... Con Air, how mindless are we talking? I liked Con Air, but thats about as mindless as I go.

[Reaver]

Originally Posted by plissken99

Yeah I know. See I have a place i can rent it, where they open a new copy and rent it to me, and if I like it, I can buy it with the rental price deducted. Trouble is, it will be $19.99 there, plus no bonus disc. Decisions, decisions...

Compared to say... Con Air, how mindless are we talking? I liked Con Air, but thats about as mindless as I go.

I liked it okay. Heck, I might even pick it up, as the sound does kick major ass. The story is pretty bare, and the acting is barely passable, but the F/X are amazing. If you want to kick back and just let the cool effects and sounds wash over you, this will do the job.

[Monterey Jack]

Does anyone else find $35 for Cheers season 7 to be rather high? I remember the last 6 sets selling for about $31. Plus, you can buy any Friends set, with multiple commentaries and other goodies, for $30 bucks, yet there haven't been any extra features on a Cheers set since season2 (and those ones sucked anyways). I love Cheers, but I'm seriously considering waiting until the final season is released, just in case a deal like this week's Friends promotion (all pre-10th season sets for $20 bucks each) is offered.

[johna599a]

If you want to know all about the plot and the movie and don't mind spoilers, goto www.themoviespoiler.com to read about Stealth. The reviews I have seen and the box office take seems to say that it was not that great and may not even make its money back.

Although it does have Jessica Biel and some great bikini shots

[NotEd]

Woohoo! An off week for me! And just in time to sort out tuition for next semester.

Although I guess Stealth would make a good Xmas gift for my brother-in-law....

[Reaver]

Originally Posted by johna599a

Although it does have Jessica Biel and some great bikini shots

Oh yes... yes it does...

[papibear]

Originally Posted by Dilmo

Hey, what's that for? It was a joke.

Besides not being very funny, it was crass, rude, and a cheap shot at a woman who's accomplished quite a bit of good in this world. Plus she could own your ass thousands of times over.