Susan Granger’s DVD Update for week of Fri., April 15:
“A Royal Romance: William & Kate – An Unauthorized Tribute” peeks behind palace walls before the April 29th nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Commemorating the King James Bible’s 400th anniversary, “Charlton Heston Presents the Bible,” filmed in the Holy Land, combines Heston’s dramatic readings from the Old and New Testaments with historical commentaries on where these stories originated.
Disney Pixar’s Oscar-winning “The Incredibles” makes its Blu-ray debut with bonuses including a roundtable discussion with writer/director Brad Bird and his crew, plus showcasing story artists, giving viewers insight into their work.
Recent Oscar-winner Colin Firth stars in Michael Winterbottom’s “A Summer in Genoa” as a college professor who takes his daughters to Italy after the accidental death of their mother. And “Beverly Hills 90210” alums Jason Priestly and Luke Perry reunite in Western, “Goodnight for Justice,” that premiered on the Hallmark Channel.
Gwyneth Paltrow plays an emotionally unstable Nashville singer in “Country Strong,” working with Tim McGraw, Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester, while “Your Love Never Fails” follows a single mom, an investment banker who has climbed the corporate ladder, struggling to spend more time with her nine year-old daughter,
For collectors: “Tracy and Hepburn: The Definitive Collection” is the first and only compilation of their films, including “Woman of the Year,” “Keeper of the Flame,” “Sea of Grass,” “Without Love,” “State of the Union,” “Adam’s Rib,” “Pat and Mike,” “Desk Set,” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.”
For preschoolers, “Chuggers to the Rescue” has six new episodes that deliver action and laughter while capturing all the fun and positive messages of “Chuggington.”
PICK OF THE WEEK: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” begins the epic finale, setting the stage for this summer’s highly anticipated sequel. As this adventure begins, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) have fled from Hogwarts because Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and his followers have taken control of the Ministry of Magic. On a grim mission, their loyalties are tested and it’s far more perilous, intense and realistic than previous installments.