This Week on DVD08/07/2012 – ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax,’ ‘Marley,’ ‘High Fidelity’ and ‘Bachelorette’
Pick of the Week
The colorful and captivating world of Dr. Seuss' 1971 children's classic comes to life in a hit animated family feature from the team behind 'Despicable Me.' Starring the voices of Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Rob Riggle and Betty White, the imaginative journey begins in the town of Thneedville, where Ted, an idealistic 12-year-old, searches for the one thing he knows will win the heart of Audrey. the girl of his dreams. But in order to find it, he must discover the story of the Lorax, the often grumpy but loveable protector of Truffula Valley.
Watch an exclusive behind-the-scene bonus feature clip from 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax,' available Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand:
Blu-ray Special Features:
Three Mini Movies
Making of the Mini Movies
Deleted Scene
Seuss to Screen
Seuss It Up! and More
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To celebrate the home entertainment release of 'The Lorax' we're giving away Blu-rays! Five grand prize winners will receive a Blu-ray Prize Pack consisting of 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax,' 'Hop' and 'Despicable Me.' Here's how to enter:
Step 1: Follow @yahoomovies on Twitter
Step 2: Tweet this message:
I speak for the trees! And I want to win 'The Lorax' Blu-ray Prize Pack from @yahoomovies http://yhoo.it/lorax-blu #YahooDVD
Note: One entry per person/email address/Twitter handle.
Step 3: The giveaway ends 11:59 p.m. PT on August 13th, 2012. Winners will be announced on Twitter and will receive a Direct Message with further information. Keep in mind, this giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. If you have any other questions, check out the official rules or feel free to tweet us.
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Documentary Portrait
Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history, and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald crafts an authoritative documentary porrtait of the musician, revolutionary, legend, and the man, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family -- and of course, rights to Marley's music -- the film features rare footage, never before seen performances, previously unreleased music, and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.
Watch the theatrical trailer for 'Marley' available on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand and Digital Download:
Blu-ray Special Features:
Commentary with Director Kevin MacDonald and David "Ziggy" Marley
Around the World
Extended Interview with Bunny Wailer
Children's Memories
Listening to "I'm Loose" and More
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Hit List
Director Stephen Frears' hit 2000 comedy about love, music and top-five lists arrives on Blu-ray for the first time, complete with a new digital restoration. John Cusack stars as Rob Gordon, self-professed music junkie and owner of a semi-failing Chicago record store, where he sells music the old fashioned way -- on vinyl. But his needle skips the love groove when his long-time girlfriend Laura walks out on him. As Rob examines his failed attempts at romance and happiness the process finds him being dragged kicking and screaming into adulthood.
See John Cusack in clips from 'High Fidelity,' available on Blu-ray for the first time:
Blu-ray Special Features:
Conversations with Writer/Co-Producer John Cusack and Director Stephen Frears
Deleted Scenes
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On Demand
With lovely Becky set to marry her handsome sweetheart, Dale, the remaining members of her high school clique reunite for one last bachelorette bacchanal in the Big Apple. Regan is an overachieving, ueber-Maid of Honor who's secretly smarting over the fact that she's not the first to marry, while Gena is a whip-smart sarcastic who's actually a closet romantic, and Katie is a ditzy beauty who loves the good life. But when Becky insists on keeping the bachelorette party tame, the women proceed with an after-hours celebration of their own -- and get much more than they bargained for.
See Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan and James Marsden in the theatrical trailer for 'Bachelorette,' available on iTunes and On Demand on August 10:
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