Previews #262 (vol. XX #7, jul10) previews publications

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DOCTOR WHO: THE CREATURE FROM THE PIT DVD

Making a forced materialization on Chloris, the Doctor, Romana, and K-9 become embroiled in the political machinations of its ruler, the Lady Adrasta. The lush vegetation of the planet's surface hides a ragtag group of bandits, a giant eggshell, man-eating Wolfweeds and, within the depths of an old mining pit, something very large has a terrible secret which threatens the destruction of Chloris itself. Starring Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor. (C: 0-1-3)

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DOCTOR WHO: THE KING'S DEMONS DVD

The TARDIS materialises in 13th-century England during a joust held in the presence of King John. The King welcomes the Doctor, Tegan and Turlough as his "demons," but his actions toward the family of his host Ranulf fitz William are decidedly hostile, while the King's champion, Sir Giles Estram harbors a strange animus toward the time travelers. Starring Peter Davison as the fifth Doctor. (C: 0-1-3)

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DOCTOR WHO: PLANET OF FIRE DVD

On holiday in Lanzarote, a young American girl named Peri narrowly escapes drowning when she is rescued from the sea by Turlough and taken into the TARDIS to recover. The Doctor is on the island because the TARDIS has detected a mysterious signal being transmitted from an unknown artifact retrieved from the sea bed by Peri's stepfather, Howard Foster. Starring Peter Davison as the fifth Doctor. (C: 0-1-3)

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MARS ATTACKS! BLU-RAY

Based on the classic Topps trading cards of the 1960s, Mars Attacks! chronicles humanity's gravest hour, as saucer from Mars descend upon Earth and the planet is besieged by invaders from beyond! With an all-star cast including Jack Nicholson, Michael J. Fox, Pierce Brosnan, Annette Benning, and many others, Mars Attacks! presentss the humorous flipside to alien invasion stories. Directed by Tim Burton. (C: 0-1-3)

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THE MATRIX RELOADED BLU-RAY

In this second chapter of the Matrix trilogy, Neo assumes greater command of his extraordinary powers as Zion falls under siege to the Machine Army. Only a matter of hours separates the last human enclave on Earth from 250,000 Sentinels programmed to destroy mankind. But the citizens of Zion, emboldened by Morpheus' conviction that the One will fulfill the Oracle's Prophecy and end the war with the Machines, rest all manner of hope and expectation on Neo, who finds himself stalled by disturbing visions as he searches for a course of action. (C: 0-1-3)

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THX 1138: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT BLU-RAY

A chilling exploration of the future is also a compelling examination of the present in George Lucas’s THX 1138, starring Robert Duvall as a man whose mind and body are controlled by the government. THX makes a harrowing attempt to escape from a world where thoughts are controlled, freedom is an impossibility and love is the ultimate crime. (C: 0-1-3)

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A SCANNER DARKLY BLU-RAY

Fred, an undercover cop, is one of many people hooked on the popular drug, Substance D, which causes its users to develop split personalities. Fred is obsessed with taking down Bob, a notorious drug dealer, but due to his Substance D addiction, he does not know that he is also Bob. Based on the classic novel by Philip K. Dick and directed by Academy Award-nominee Richard Linklater. (C: 0-1-3)

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ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST 2-DISC BLU-RAY

A nice rest in a state mental hospital beats a stretch in the pen, right? Randle P. McMurphy, a free-spirited con with lightning in his veins and glib on his tongue, fakes insanity and moves in with what he calls the "nuts." Immediately, his contagious sense of disorder runs up against numbing routine. No way should guys pickled on sedatives shuffle around in bathrobes when the World Series is on. This means war! On one side is McMurphy. On the other is soft-spoken Nurse Ratched, among the most coldly monstrous villains in film history. At stake is the fate of every patient on the ward. (C: 0-1-3)

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THE NEVERENDING STORY BLU-RAY

A sensitive little boy, still grieving for his mother, finds respite in a book which chronicles the plight of Fantasia, a magical land created by the dreams and imagination of humankind, now threatened with destruction by The Nothing, a shapeless, ominous force created by human despair. (C: 0-1-3)

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SHERLOCK HOLMES 1964-65 DVD

The classic BBC run of Sherlock Holmes starring Douglas Wilmer is finally available on DVD!

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective has enthralled generations since his first appearance in 1887. In 1964 BBC commissioned a series with Douglas Wilmer as Holmes and Nigel Stock as his faithful friend Dr. Watson. This DVD, never before released, includes some of the best stories from the canon. Whether it's the horrifying case of "The Speckled Band" or the fascinating story behind "The Red Headed League," this is a DVD must have for all Sherlock and mystery fans. (C: 0-1-3)

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In The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between Edward and Jacob, knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life. (C: 0-1-4)

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Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb’s rare ability has made him a coveted player in the treacherous world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible — inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. Directed by The Dark Knight's Christopher Nolan. (C: 0-1-4)

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Adrien Brody stars as Royce, a mercenary who reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors who come to realize they’ve been brought together on an alien planet as prey. With the notable exception of a disgraced physician, they are all cold-blooded killers — mercenaries, Yakuza, convicts, death squad members, human "predators" that are now being systemically hunted and eliminated by a new breed of alien Predators. (C: 0-1-4)

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Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara, a Waterbender, and her brother, Sokka, to restore balance to their wartorn world. Based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon animated TV series, directed by M. Night Shyamalan. (C: 0-1-4)

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Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in present-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It’ll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. (C: 0-1-4)

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