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  • Win LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE: VINTAGE 1985 on DVD!

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    In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE: VINTAGE 1985 on DVD.

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  • Win DOCTOR WHO: PLANET OF FIRE on DVD!

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    In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of DOCTOR WHO: PLANET OF FIRE on DVD.

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  • Win DOCTOR WHO: THE KING’S DEMONS on DVD!

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    In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of DOCTOR WHO: THE KING’S DEMONS on DVD.

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  • Win DOCTOR WHO: THE CREATURE FROM THE PIT on DVD!

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    In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of DOCTOR WHO: THE CREATURE FROM THE PIT on DVD.

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  • Win CLATTERFORD: SEASON 3 on DVD!

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    In conjunction with BBC Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of CLATTERFORD: SEASON 3 on DVD.

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  • Win WALL STREET on DVD!

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    In conjunction with Fox Home Video, we’re giving away two (2) copies of WALL STREET on DVD.

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  • Win BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: VOLUME 8 on DVD!

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    In conjunction with Cartoon Network Home Video, we’re giving away three (3) copies of BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: VOLUME 8 on DVD.

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  • Win PETTY BLUE on DVD!

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    In conjunction with Paramount Home Video, we’re giving away three (3) copies of PETTY BLUE on DVD.

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  • Win PARENTHOOD: SEASON 1 on DVD!

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    In conjunction with Universal Home Video, we’re giving away five (5) copies of PARENTHOOD: SEASON 1 on DVD.

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  • Win THE OFFICE: SEASON 6 on DVD!

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    In conjunction with Universal Home Video, we’re giving away five (5) copies of THE OFFICE: SEASON 6 on DVD.

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  • Win MacGRUBER on Blu-Ray!

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    In conjunction with Universal Home Video, we’re giving away five (5) copies of MacGRUBER on Blu-Ray.

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  • SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE 13th SEASON on DVD!

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    In conjunction with Fox Home Entertainment, we’re giving away three (3) copies of SIMPSONS: THE COMPLETE 13th SEASON on DVD.

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  • FREDagator: 2010-09-22

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    The trailer for the Elton John produced CGI GNOMEO & JULIET, to be released by Disney…

    I never knew just how bizarrely MORK & MINDY ended when it was canceled. This is the never-to-be resolved cliffhanger finale, which finds the titular duo in the distant past and on the run from an alien…

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  • FREDagator: 2010-09-21

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    Did you know there was a CGI test done for a Roger Rabbit sequel? Well, here’s a look…

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  • FREDagator: 2010-09-20

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    OK Go has gone to the dogs…

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  • FREDagator: 2010-09-19

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    Digging through some old tapes, I found newly-minted Republican Senatorial candidate (for the state of Delaware) Christine O’Donnell’s first two appearances on Bill Maher’s POLITICALLY INCORRECT. Here’s the 05-16-1997 episode, featuring O’Donnell, Al Franken, Rick Schroder, & Star Parker, Part 1…

    Part 2…

    And here’s her second appearance, from 07-09-1997, featuring O’Donnell, Clive Barker, Sophie B. Hawkins, & Wil Shriner, Part 1…

    Part 2…

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  • A Bit Of A Chat with Ken Plume & Phill Jupitus

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    I’m Ken Plume, and soon you’ll be listening to “A Bit Of A Chat” with me, Ken Plume.

    In this episode, I have a chat with comedian, poet, cartoonist, TV quiz show captain, and author of GOOD MORNING NANTWICH, the great Phill Jupitus, about his book, the future of radio, and Sarah Vowell impressions…

    Hope you enjoy…

    Download “A Bit of a Chat with Ken Plume & Phill Jupitus“:

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    You can also find more of my interviews by clicking HERE.

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  • Weekend Shopping Guide 9/17/10: Travel To Another Dimension

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    The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the FRED Weekend Shopping Guide – your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…

    (Please support FRED by using the links below to make any impulse purchases – it helps to keep us going…)

    Remember those deluxe, ultra-desirable, completely definitive Twilight Zone DVD releases from a few years back? Well, turns out they weren’t nearly as definitive as we thought, because Rod Serling’s classic series arrives in high definition with a ridiculously heightened amount of bonus features. In addition to all 36 episodes plus all of the original bonus content of the old sets, Twilight Zone: Season 1 (Image, Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$99.98 SRP) packs on the unofficial pilot episode, 19 new audio commentaries, actor interviews, 18 radio dramas, isolated music scores on 34 episodes, syndication promos, and more. And that doesn’t even touch on just how good the episodes look and sound. Surely THIS is the definitive set. Bring on season two!

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    There are some things that are instant triggers for geeks to rip out their wallets and plunk down the cash necessary to own. It’s safe to say that the newly released Stay Puft Caffeinated Gourmet Marshmallows ($19.99). Yes, Ghostbusters fans – You can now eat Stay Puft marshmallows, and they even come packaged in a box meat to be saved and displayed long after its content have been devoured.

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    Another landmark cinema classic makes its way into high definition with the arrival of Milos Forman’s iconic One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (Warner Bros., Rated R, Blu-Ray-$49.99 SRP), which looks and sounds better than, well, it probably ever has. The special edition also features an audio commentary, additional scenes, the feature-length documentary Completely Cuckoo, a commemorative book, a reproduction of the original press book, mini poster reproductions, photo cards, and a deck of cards.

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    After running under the radar for its first two years, it was during the 3rd season of The Big Bang Theory (Warner Bros., Not Rated, DVD-$44.98 SRP) that the little geek-com that could finally broke through into mainstream success, becoming so much of a burgeoning institution that CBS plans to take on the NBC Thursday night behemoth with it this Fall. The 3rd season set contains all 23 episodes plus featurettes and a gag reel. A Blu-Ray edition ($54.97 SRP) is also available, with identical bonus materials.

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    It’s not quite the old Criterion Blu-Ray release, but Lionsgate has done a fine job assembling their own high definition special edition of Carol Reed’s classic The Third Man (Lionsgate, Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$39.99 SRP), which sports an audio commentary, interviews, trailers, radio materials, and more.

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    It’s a hoary metaphor to compare the analysis of comedy to the dissection of a frog, but I’d like you to ignore that metaphor (which I won’t even bother to complete) and recommend you read Stewart Lee’s brilliant How I Escaped My Certain Fate: The Life and Deaths of a Stand-Up Comedian (Faber & Faber, £12.99 SRP), in which he takes the transcripts from three of his stand-up shows from the past ten years – after his return to comedy following a few fallow years – and provides a running commentary on the processes, background, truths, and lies behind the material. Get this.

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    It’s certainly not the Blu-Ray restoration I would have hoped for, but seeing as how it still retains its red-headed step child status within the Disney catalogue, I suppose I should be happy that the 25th anniversary re-release of The Black Cauldron (Walt Disney, Rated PG, DVD-$19.99 SRP) does look better than the last, and at least presents its Cinemascope print anamorphically. They’ve also added a deleted scene, while retaining the classic Donald Duck short “Trick Or Treat”.

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    Did you know that a feature film version of Prince of Persia (Walt Disney, Rated PG-13, Blu-Ray-$44.98 SRP) was released? In theaters, even! Yup, it actually was there for a bit, starring Jake Gyllenhaal as the titular gymnastic prince, as he teams up with a rival princess (Gemma Arterton) to save the kingdom with a magic dagger that can turn back time. Yeah, that’s it. The 3-disc set contains behind-the-scenes featurettes and a deleted scene, as well as the standard DVD of the film.

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    It’s decidedly diminishing returns as you go along until the most recent flick pulls things out of the cess pit they’d gotten into, but at least the high definition presentation of all 6 films in Rocky: The Undisputed Collection (MGM/UA, Rated PG, Blu-Ray-$69.99 SRP). Bonus features include a Stallone video commentary, featurettes, a 3-part making-of documentary, tributes, and more.

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    If you’re looking for a sprawling, one-stop primer on the history of the United States, look no further than The History Channel’s America: The Story Of Us (History Channel, Not Rated, DVD-$39.95 SRP), a 12-part series that does exactly that. It’s truly an impressive piece of work, which almost moves me to forgive The History Channel for all of the supernatural and spiritual claptrap they try and pass off as history on their channel nowadays. Almost. Bonus features include additional footage on the various subjects. A Blu-Ray edition ($49.95 SRP) is also available, with identical bonus features.

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    I always thought it was a beautifully designed and executed show, so to be able to peruse those designs via the handsome Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Art Of The Animated Series (Dark Horse, $34.99 SRP) is a delight, which you should certainly partake in yourself. The creators of the show guide you through the conceptualization and history of the show as well, so it’s a must-have for fans.

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    Explore the majestic Wonders Of The Solar System (BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$34.98 SRP) via this wonderful documentary, hosted by Professor Brian Cox and featuring incredible CGI to illuminate the awesome nature of the universe that surrounds us. Bonus features include a pair of Horizon programs hosted by Cox, plus a pair of featurettes. A Blu-Ray edition ($34.99 SRP) is also available, featuring identical bonus materials but looking that much more incredible.

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    School is back in session, so hunker down with the release of a trio of classic film adaptations of literary masterpieces – John Steinbeck’s The Grapes Of Wrath, Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, & Shakespeare’s Richard III (Fox, Rated NR/NR/R, DVD-$14.98 SRP each).

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    Long derided as one of the most z-grade laughable of the many Star Wars rip-offs that littered cinemas in the late 70’s, Roger Corman’s Italian-produced mess Starcrash (Shout Factory, Rated PG, DVD-$19.93 SRP) gets a deluxe 2-disc special edition, loaded with featurettes, commentaries, interviews, and more. What other film boasts both David Hasselhoff and Christopher Plummer? A Blu-Ray edition ($26.97 SRP) is also available, with identical bonus materials.

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    I still, to this day – despite friends who have fallen fully under its sway – remain unmoved by Glee (Fox, Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$69.99 SRP). I simply can’t get into it, though I respect the ridiculous love others feel for it. I don’t understand it, but I respect it. The 1st season set contains a visual commentary on the pilot, featurettes, cast auditions, karaoke, and more.

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    Everyone’s favorite sponge drops a greatest hits disc featuring… Well, the title pretty much sums it up – Spongebob Squarepants: 10 Happiest Moments (Nickelodeon, Not Rated, DVD-$14.98 SRP). Clocking in at 2 hours of child occupying mirth, the disc also contains the original pilot, “Help Wanted”.

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    I love Patrick Warburton and I generally like sitcom-based David Spade, and I really have tried to like Rules of Engagement (Sony, Not Rated, DVD-$29.95 SRP), but it’s just such a toothless sitcom that I can’t help but feel sorry for all involved, and wish they had much more to work with. The 3rd season set contains all 13 episodes, but no bonus features.

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    It’s not the recent lackluster live action fare, so fans of the Mystery Inc. gang will probably like the new feature-length animated movie Scooby-Doo: Camp Scare (Warner Bros., Not Rated, DVD-$19.98 SRP), which finds them deep in the backwoods tackling not only a creepy fish man, but also a ghostly banshee.

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    It’s not the Kevin McCarthy original, but the remake of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (MGM/UA, Rated PG, Blu-Ray-$24.99 SRP) does star Donald Sutherland & Leonard Nimoy, and is now available in high definition alongside another pair of creepy seasonal catalogue titles – (MGM/UA, Rated R, Blu-Ray-$24.99 SRP) and the horrid remake of The Return Of The Living DeadThe Amityville Horror (MGM/UA, Rated R, Blu-Ray-$24.99 SRP). Each release also includes the standard definition DVD as well.

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    I think Grey’s Anatomy (ABC Studios, Not Rated, DVD-$59.99 SRP) has gotten to the point where the actual quality of the show has nothing to do with whether the fans slavishly tune in every week. Check out the wildly uneven 6th season and see if you don’t agree with my assessment. The 6-disc set contains all 24 episodes, plus webisodes, featurettes, deleted scenes, outtakes, and an extended version of the season finale.

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    The original cast is gone, but the 3rd season of Skins (BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$39.98 SRP) finds a whole new clutch of party-hardy teens drinking, drugging, humping, and partying their way through life. If you liked the first two seasons, you’ll like this one, too. Bonus features include additional stories, behind-the-scenes featurettes, auditions, and more.

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    They’ve come out in about a half-dozen different iterations over the years, but the latest batch of Saturday Night Live best-of releases adds over 20 minutes of additional sketches and outtakes, with the latest to get the treatment being The Best Of Eddie Murphy & The Best Of Adam Sandler (Lionsgate, Not Rated, DVD-$9.98 SRP each).

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    I’m as surprised as anyone that Fringe (Warner Bros., Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$59.98 SRP) seems to be a going concern, so I’m going to lay the credit entirely at the feet of guest star Leonard Nimoy, because that’s clearly the only reason why. Kudos, Leonard. The 2nd season set contains a quartet of audio commentaries, featurettes, deleted scenes, and a gag reel.

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    Speaking of stillborn, that’s the best way to describe the still pointless Private Practice (ABC Studios, Not Rated, DVD-$45.99 SRP) which, in its 3rd season, still hasn’t mustered enough reason to justify its existence beyond a desperate attempt to establish a franchise. Bonus features include a featurette, deleted scenes, and bloopers.

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    So there you have it… my humble suggestions for what to watch, listen to, play with, or waste money on this coming weekend. See ya next week…

    -Ken Plume

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  • Ken P. D. Snydecast #152: So, Where Were We

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    Adult Swim’s Dana Snyder and FRED’s Ken Plume set out to have a literate conversation between two pals, but inevitably devolve into a verbal, and funny, free-for-all full of bickering, infighting, and the special kind of male bonding that comes from conflict expressed through the podcast medium.

    Actor/comedian/raconteur Dana Snyder, you’re certainly aware, is Aqua Teen Hunger Force’s Master Shake, Squidbillies‘ Granny, Minoriteam’s Dr. Wang, and The Venture Bros.‘ Alchemist. Available for weddings and bar mitzvahs (bat availability pending), you can keep tabs on him via his website, www.eyeofthesnyder.com.

    Ken Plume is the editor-in-chief here at FRED. He is a friend of Dana’s, as well as his arch-nemesis.

    VISIT THE SNYDECAST EXPERIENCE

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    KEN P.D. SNYDECAST #152: So, Where Were We – Ken & Dana return from a bit of a hiatus with tales to tell about things both groundbreaking and earthshattering. You believe that, right?

    [CONTENT WARNING]: This podcast may contain some foul language and horribly off-color jokes. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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  • FREDagator: 2010-09-15

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    It seems OmegaWill has added another installment to his animated adaptation of a daffy Nuts On The Road podcast (in which myself & Widgett Walls spoke of a possible zombie attack)…

    Here’s the first episode of OmegaWill’s NOTR adaptation…

    And here’s the trailer, featuring Jeff Goldblum…

    Plus a bonus music battle…

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  • Cabin Fever 100: And Now…

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    cabin.jpgOh no! Just when you thought it was safe to hang out at the FRED…

    Cabin Fever (hosted by the twisted souls Brian Fitzpatrick and Aaron Poole) is the result of having too much time on your hands and access to your local community radio station.

    Over the course of an hour, they manage to trawl the depths of good taste, plus throw some music in. How much more could you want from a podcast?… Quality? Oh… we didn’t think of that.

    Enjoy! And we hope our cross Atlantic friends can understand the Irish accent 😉

    Hugs and Kisses,
    Aaron P. + Rev. Fitzy

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    CABIN FEVER #100: And Now… – DragonCon came and went and took our will to live with it. For Aaron’s last episode he rallies his friends to send him off. Brian relives some awkward memories but that shouldn’t stop him from recording the next episode with his new co-hosts. Music this week is provided by… us!

    [CONTENT WARNING]: Explicit contents! We say every naughty word you can think of. You have been warned!

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  • Bagged & Boarded 69: Live! 5 – Lucid Dreams

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    What happens when two young men let their love of movies, comic books, and all things “geek” take over their lives? They run away from their families, bringing only the most essential DVDs and comics to their secret, highly fortified underground bunker in sunny Southern California, where they start recording podcasts that will change the world.

    Are they heroes?

    No.

    Are they geniuses?

    Far from it.

    Are they the future of this planet?

    I sure hope not.

    Simply put… Matt Cohen and Jesse Rivers are “Bagged and Boarded”.

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    BAGGED & BOARDED #69: Live! 5 – Lucid Dreams –In which Matt and Brendo are joined by TRUE BLOOD’s Michael McMillian to discuss all things vamp (or anti-vamp), and then the boys (with letterer Sean DePasquale) discuss Mcmillian’s brand new comic book, LUCID. Get them fangs ready kids – Bagged and Boarded takes a trip to Bon Tempes. And they want to do bad things with you…

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  • Win a LORD OF THE RINGS Prize Pack!

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    In conjunction with New Line Home Video & in celebration of the individual release of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy on Blu-Ray, we’re giving away a Lord Of The Rings Prize Pack that includes the following:

    *”The Fellowship Of The Ring” Blu-ray disc
    * “The Two Towers” Blu-ray disc
    * “The Return Of The King” Blu-ray disc
    * Two Bookmarks
    * One New Zealand Jade Necklace
    * One Navy Blue Ornament
    * One Deck of LOTR Playing Cards
    * One Travel Candle
    * One Poster

    All three films are available now. For more information, visit www.LordOfTheRings.net.

    Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, October 13th.

    Enter the contest!
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    The winner must allow 4-6 weeks after notification of win to receive the product.

  • Weekend Shopping Guide 9/10/10: MacGruber!

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    The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the FRED Weekend Shopping Guide – your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…

    (Please support FRED by using the links below to make any impulse purchases – it helps to keep us going…)

    It’s not the tightest of flicks, but when it comes to the sordid history of films adapted from sketches on Saturday Night Live, MacGruber (Universal, Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$39.98 SRP) scores in the upper percentile, alongside the likes of Wayne’s World and Stuart Saves His Family. Wil Forte’s MacGyver parody does the right thing by playing the elements around his bombastic action hero with seriousness. Bonus materials include an audio commentary, deleted scenes, and a gag reel.

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    If you’ve been looking for the perfect headwear to not only keep your noggin warm, but also show that you are a loyal officer serving the Empire, you’ll want to pick up your very own Imperial Death Star Officer’s Cap ($39.99). Just be sure you don’t insult Vader, or let any pesky rebels get away.

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    Got a Blu-Ray player? Like science fiction? Well, Warners has gotten a weekend filler for you, as they’ve unloaded quite an impressive stash of high-def catalogue releases appealing to those of the geek persuasion – titles like Forbidden Planet, THX-1138, Mars Attacks!, A Scanner Darkly, Lost In Space, & Matrix Reloaded (Warner Bros., Rated G/PG-13/R, Blu-Ray-$24.98 SRP each). Forbidden Planet sports a pair of follow-up projects featuring Robby The Robot, deleted scenes, featurettes, a TCM documentary, trailers, and more. Lost In Space gets a pair of commentaries, additional scenes, featurettes, a Q&A with the original cast, and the theatrical trailer. A Scanner Darkly gets an audio commentary, a featurette, and a trailer. THX-1138 has got an audio commentary, a pair of documentaries, featurettes, and Lucas’s original student film. Finally, Matrix Reloaded gets the same bonus material it had in the larger Matrix Blu-Ray set.

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    After a declining 4th season, The Office (Universal, Not Rated, DVD-$59.98 SRP) rebounded a bit in its 5th season, particularly with the introduction of Kathy Bates as the CEO whose printer company takes over Dunder-Mifflin. The 5-disc set contains a brand-new digital short, two hours of deleted scenes, bloopers, the “Welcome To Sabre Company” video, and more. A Blu-Ray edition ($69.98 SRP) is also available, with identical bonus materials.

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    While the US awaits the DVD release of Matt Smith’s first season of the Doctor, fans can fill the void with a trio of classic releases featuring a pair of Peter Davison adventures – Planet Of Fire (BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$34.98 SRP) & The King’s Demons (BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$14.98 SRP) – and the Tom Baker era The Creature From The Pit (BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$14.98 SRP). Bonus features are the usual copious complement of commentaries, interviews, featurettes, and more.

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    Just as scathing and satirical as it was upon its release, Robert Altman’s comeback film The Player (New Line, Rated R, Blu-Ray-$24.98 SRP) makes its way onto high definition, sporting an audio commentary, deleted scenes, an interview with Altman, and the theatrical trailer.

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    Superman in everything that name, the creators behind Smallville (Warner Bros., Not Rated, DVD-$59.98 SRP) have been tying themselves up in pretzels trying to keep Clark Kent from actually, finally, donning the suit and becoming the superhero that, by this point, we’d like him to just go ahead and be, if only to put the show out of its misery. Take a look at the ninth season and see what I mean. Bonus features include a pair of commentaries, deleted scenes, and featurettes.

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    If you’ve yet to pick up the 7 series comprising Helen Mirren’s tour de force as flawed Detective Jane Tennison, you can get the whole lot via Prime Suspect: The Complete Collection (Acorn, Not Rated, DVD-$124.99 SRP). The box set also contains a behind-the-scenes special, a behind-the-scenes featurette, and a photo gallery.

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    Originally released years ago, Boy Meets World: Season 1 Season 2 & Season 3 (Lionsgate, Not Rated, DVD-$19.98 SRP each) are being re-released with an eye towards finishing up the full 7-season run. In other words, if you’re a fan, best to pick these initial releases up.

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    For some reason it’s not a high definition release, but Oliver Stone’s original Wall Street (Fox, Rated R, DVD-$14.98 SRP) gets a 2-disc special edition just in time for the sequel’s arrival in theaters, featuring an audio commentary and a pair of in-depth featurettes.

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    The main reason that I occasionally dip into Criminal Minds (Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$55.98 SRP) is for Joe Montegna and the always wonderful Paget Brewster. Otherwise, it’s a pretty predictable procedural. The 5th season set contains all 23 episodes plus featurettes, promos, and a gag reel.

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    The 3rd season of Chuck (Warner Bros., Not Rated, DVD-$59.98 SRP) was specially crafted to bring in a wider audience, upping the action quotient and also bringing in Brandon Routh to shake things up a bit. Did it work? Well, the 4th season premieres soon, so I guess so. Bonus materials include featurettes, deleted scenes, and a gag reel.

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    The adventures of the slightly older Ben continue in Ben 10 Alien Force: Volume 8 (Cartoon Network, Not Rated, DVD-$14.98 SRP), in which out hero goes toe-to-toe with Vilgax for the fate of the Earth, loses his powers, and accidentally turns Kevin into a monster.

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    Put Deadwood & Big Love into a blender, throw the contents onto some Harleys, and you’ve pretty much got Sons of Anarchy (Fox, Not Rated, DVD-$59.98 SRP), the 2nd season of which finds the Sons reeling from an ATF crackdown, murder, leadership challenges, and loyalty issues. The 4-disc set contains all 13 episodes, plus audio commentaries and featurettes.

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    Dip into the heady days of 60’s counter-culture and the burgeoning 70’s easy-rock scene with Legends of the Canyon (Image, Not Rated, DVD-$19.98 SRP), which looks at the extensive list of singers and songwriters who came to call LA’s Laurel Canyon home – including the likes of The Doors, The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, and more.

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    Hey! Remember the Jonas Brothers? Those teen dreams that were banished to limbo upon the arrival of the one called Bieber? Well, they returned alongside costar Demi Lovato for the Disney Channel sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (Blu-Ray, Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$44.99 SRP), which finds them all back in an extended edition. Bonus materials include featurettes, music videos, and the standard edition DVD.

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    The great war against Satan becomes a lot more complicated in the 5th season of Supernatural (Warner Bros., Not Rated, DVD-$59.98 SRP), particularly with the arrival of the Four Horsemen, plus a few unexpected departures. The 6-disc set contains all 22 episodes, plus audio commentary, webisodes, featurettes, an unaired scene, and a gag reel.

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    If you’re needing a chick flick marathon in a box, look no further than the Celebrated Women Of Color Film Collection (Fox, Rated PG-13/R, DVD-$29.98 SRP), which contains How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Beauty Shop, Waiting To Exhale, & Holiday Heart.

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    So there you have it… my humble suggestions for what to watch, listen to, play with, or waste money on this coming weekend. See ya next week…

    -Ken Plume

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  • Bagged & Boarded 68: Live! 4 – The Madcap Tales of Lil Matt

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    What happens when two young men let their love of movies, comic books, and all things “geek” take over their lives? They run away from their families, bringing only the most essential DVDs and comics to their secret, highly fortified underground bunker in sunny Southern California, where they start recording podcasts that will change the world.

    Are they heroes?

    No.

    Are they geniuses?

    Far from it.

    Are they the future of this planet?

    I sure hope not.

    Simply put… Matt Cohen and Jesse Rivers are “Bagged and Boarded”.

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    BAGGED & BOARDED #68: Live! 4 – The Madcap Tales of Lil Matt –In which Matt and Brendo discuss their very different childhoods, Matt shocks the audience with his astonishing candor (take that Brendo!) and the boys are joined by very special guest Guillermo Diaz to discuss all things weed related. Sit down, plug in, light up… It’s Bagged and Boarded time.

    [CONTENT WARNING]: This podcast may contain some foul language and horribly off-color jokes. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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