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  • Tinman - The Mini-Series Event - BD [Blu-ray]



    Hordes of winged monkey-bats, a shape-shifting dog, and a cyber-punk sorceress can all be found in the vast hidden underworld known as The O.Z.! Zooey Deschanel (New Girl, TV Series) stars in this unforgettable science fiction update of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. When small-town waitress D.G. (Deschanel) unexpectedly lands in the dangerous wasteland known as The O.Z., she'll need the help of three unlikely friends and the great Mystic Man (Academy Award Winner Richard Dreyfuss) to escape cruel sorceress Azkadellia (Kathleen Robertson). Spiked with the kind of off-the-wall creatures, voluptuous villains, acid twists, and hair-raising turns that Dorothy's dreams never allowed before, this knockout update of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz doesn't just go over the rainbow. It goes way beyond! Actors: Zooey Deschanel, Alan Cumming, Neal McDonough, Raoul Trujillo, Category:
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  • Flash Gordon - The Complete Series



    A World With No Boundaries!

    A Sci-Fi Adventure That Rethinks And Exceeds Everything That Has Come Before, Flash Gordon Beams Into The Future Of Television!

    Placing a 21st century spin on a science fiction classic, this contemporized version of Flash Gordon follows the all-new adventures of Flash (Eric Johnson, Smallville) and his companions, Dale Arden (Gina Holden, Fantastic Four) and Dr. Hans Zarkov (Jody Racicot, The Newsroom). When ordinary people from a peaceful Pacific town are thrust into extraordinary circumstances, they find themselves as Earth's last line of defense against the forces of the merciless dictator Ming (John Ralston, Life with Derek). Together this unusual team of heroes sets out on a venture that is literally...Out Of This World!

    Includes All 22 Episodes!
    Originally aired on the Sci-Fi Channel! Directed by: Various Actors: Eric Johnson, Gina Holden, Karen Cliche, Jody Racicot, Category:
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  • The Indestructible Man



    The scream that shocks the screen with 300,000 volts of horror! He is inhuman...invincible...inescapable...indestructible! Presenting The Indestructible Man, a horror classic now available for the first time on DVD in a 1.85:1 anamorphic film transfer from High-Definition elements! Terror rises from the Los Angeles sewer system as monster icon Lon Chaney (The Wolf Man) returns to life after being executed in the Big House. His first stop? One of LA's sleaziest strip joints! His next stop? Find the partners who double-crossed him following an armored-car holdup and put him in the electric chair. What happens next is a chilling tale of an unstoppable force driven by revenge. For the first time fans will be able to enjoy this science fiction favorite from 1956 in a brand new wide screen anamorphic film transfer mastered from HD, plus bonus features: the original trailer and a ''Remembering Lon'' video featurette. Directed by: Jack Pollexfen Actors: Lon Chaney, Category:
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  • SPACE 1999 Season 1



    In the year 1999, a spectacular explosion at a lunar nuclear waste dump sends the moon out of Earth's orbit. In this seminal sci-fi series from producer Gerry Anderson (Thunderbirds, UFO), the men and women of Moonbase Alpha are left with no way home and the Earthling citizens are forced to embark upon the greatest adventure of their lives, encountering bizarre life forms and strange phenomena as they struggle to survive among the awe-inspiring wonders of outer space.When it was first broadcast in 1975, there had never been a more lavishly produced science fiction TV series than Thunderbirds creators Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's Space: 1999, a British production whose budget for the first of its two seasons ran an astounding 3.25 million pounds. What keeps us fans enthralled after all these years has only partly to due with the first-rate production values, the plausibly constructed spaceship models, and expert special effects. The tone of the show is one of scientific dispassion, setting it apart from its TV sci-fi predecessors such as Star Trek, whose mood was more convivial. Our heroes here are in dire circumstances that require cool heads as a survival trait. Those circumstances: the 311 crew members of Moonbase Alpha--including Commander John Koenig (Martin Landau), Chief Medical Officer Dr. Helena Russell (Landau's Mission: Impossible costar and then-wife Barbara Bain), and Professor Victor Bergman (Barry Morse, who relentlessly pursued David Janssen on The Fugitive)--experience a cataclysm that causes the moon to break away from Earth's orbit and travel endlessly through space, turning our heroes into unintentional explorers. No TV series has created a more palpable feel of hard science fiction than this.

    Of course the show is not without its detractors; it has been soundly lambasted for its many scientific errors. No less august a figure than Isaac Asimov criticized the show for its premise in the opening episode, "Breakaway," which had nuclear explosions on the "dark side of the moon" somehow propelling it out of Earth's orbit and flying through space without regard to any physical laws. In "Earthbound," aliens traveling to Earth state it will take them 75 years to reach their destination, making one wonder why it didn't take the moon that long to encounter the aliens. While these are serious complaints, fans tend to remember the scientific seriousness of the series and the sense of awe created by the many strange creatures and phenomena that the crew members encounter on their journey through the galaxy. --Jim Gay Category:

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  • Things to Come (Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]



    A landmark collaboration between writer H. G. Wells (Island of Lost Souls), producer Alexander Korda (The Thief of Bagdad), and designer and director William Cameron Menzies (Gone with the Wind), Things to Come is a science fiction film like no other, a prescient political work that predicts a century of turmoil and progress. Skipping through time, Things to Come bears witness to world war, dictatorship, disease, the rise of television, and finally, utopia. Conceived, written, and overseen by Wells himself as an adaptation of his own work, this megabudgeted production, the most ambitious ever from Korda’s London Films, is a triumph of imagination and technical audacity. Directed by: William Cameron Menzies Actors: Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson, Margaretta Scott, Category:
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  • Things to Come (Criterion Collection)



    A landmark collaboration between writer H. G. Wells (Island of Lost Souls), producer Alexander Korda (The Thief of Bagdad), and designer and director William Cameron Menzies (Gone with the Wind), Things to Come is a science fiction film like no other, a prescient political work that predicts a century of turmoil and progress. Skipping through time, Things to Come bears witness to world war, dictatorship, disease, the rise of television, and finally, utopia. Conceived, written, and overseen by Wells himself as an adaptation of his own work, this megabudgeted production, the most ambitious ever from Korda’s London Films, is a triumph of imagination and technical audacity. Directed by: William Cameron Menzies Actors: Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson, Margaretta Scott, Category:
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  • Repo Man (Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]



    A quintessential cult film of the 1980s, Alex Cox's singular sci-fi comedy stars the always captivating Harry Dean Stanton (Paris, Texas) as a weathered repo man in desolate downtown Los Angeles, and Emilio Estevez (The Breakfast Club) as the nihilistic middle-class punk he takes under his wing. The job becomes more than either of them bargained for when they get involved in reclaiming a mysterious—and otherworldly—Chevy Malibu with a hefty reward attached to it. Featuring the ultimate early-eighties L.A. punk soundtrack, this grungily hilarious odyssey is a politically trenchant take on President Reagan's domestic and foreign policy.A volatile, toxic potion of satire and nihilism, road movie and science fiction, violence and comedy, the unclassifiable sensibility of Alex Cox's Repo Man is the model and inspiration for a potent strain of post-punk American comedy that includes not only Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction), but also early Coen brothers (Raising Arizona, in particular), Men in Black, and even (in a weird way) The X-Files. Otto, a baby-face punk played by Emilio Estevez, becomes an apprentice to Bud (Harry Dean Stanton), a coke-snorting, veteran repo-man-of-honor prowling the streets of a Los Angeles wasteland populated by hoods, wackos, burnouts, conspiracy theorists, and aliens of every stripe. It may seem chaotic at first glance, but there's a "latticework of coincidence" (as Tracey Walter puts it) underlying everything. Repo Man is a key American movie of the 1980s--just as Taxi Driver, Nashville, and Chinatown are key American movies of the '70s. With a scorching soundtrack that features Iggy Pop, Fear, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and Suicidal Tendencies. --Jim Emerson Directed by: Alex Cox Actors: Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, Category:
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  • Popular Mechanics For Kids - The Complete Third Season - 5 DVD Set (Amazon.com Exclusive)



    Popular Mechanics For Kids - Complete Season 3 - 5 DVD Collection (Amazon.com Exclusive)

    This 5 disc collector's edition features all 22 episodes of Season 3 of the hit series originally seen on Discovery Kids. Hosted by Elisha Cuthbert and Tyler Kyte.

    Embark on the coolest, fastest, wildest and weirdest adventures in this award–winning series! Join your fearless hosts Elisha and Tyler on a quest to discover the science of how things work. From the depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of space, this 22 episode collection takes you on exciting journeys that will inspire the curiosity of kids and adults alike.

    Episode 1 - Cool Schools
    Episode 2 - Ticket To Ride: Awesome Amusements
    Episode 3 - Sea Creatures
    Episode 4 - Dirty Work
    Episode 5 - Slimy and Slithery
    Episode 6 - Body Mechanics
    Episode 7 - Spook Out
    Episode 8 - Super Bikes
    Episode 9 - Freaky Flying
    Episode 10 - Our Greatest Hits
    Episode 11 - Pirates and Gold
    Episode 12 - Ice
    Episode 13 - Fun In The Desert
    Episode 14 - Life Savers
    Episode 15 - Down Below
    Episode 16 - Navy Seals
    Episode 17 - Killer Creatures
    Episode 18 - Real Life Science Fiction
    Episode 19 - Our Greatest Hits II
    Episode 20 - Space Station
    Episode 21 - Water
    Episode 22 - Behind the Scenes at Big Events

    The science behind all the fun!

    "A treat" - Parenting

    Parents' Choice Recommended – Dove Foundation Recommended – Silver Apple Award – Oppenheim Toy Portfoloio GOLD Award

    This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

    Directed by: Sid Goldberg Actors: Elisha Cuthbert, Tyler Kyte, Category:
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  • Summer Wars [Blu-ray]



    From the visionary directory of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2007 Japanese Academy Award winner, Best Animated Feature) comes the story of an ordinary family going to extraordinary lengths to avert the impending cyber apocalypse! Kenji is your typical teenage misfit. He's good at math, bad with girls, and spends most of his time hanging out in the all-powerful, online community known as OZ. His second life is the only life he has - until the girl of his dreams, Natsuki, hijacks him for a starring role as a fake fianc‚ at her family reunion. Things only get stranger from there. A late-night email containing a cryptic mathematic riddle leads to the unleashing of a rogue AI intent on using the virtual word of OZ to destroy the real world, literarily. As Armageddon looms on the horizon, Kenji and his new "family" set aside their differences and band together to save the worlds they inhabit in this "near-perfect blend of social satire and science fiction". (AnimeNewsNetwork.com)Kenji, the teenage hero of Summer Wars, is an alternate for the Japanese Math Olympics team, but math is the only thing he's good at. He works part-time doing maintenance for the global computer network Oz, so he jumps at the opportunity when his pretty classmate Natsuki offers him a job--until he discovers she wants him to pose as her fiancé at her grandmother's 90th birthday celebration. Kenji has his hands full coping with Natsuki's large, eccentric family, who constantly refer to their samurai ancestors as they squabble with each other. But when a malicious AI program known as The Love Machine attacks Oz, Kenji has to solve a series of complex mathematical puzzles to prevent the cyberterrorist from causing a disaster. Mamoru Hosoda captures the oppressive heat of the Japanese summer in the sequences involving Kenji and Natsuki; Oz is rendered in a brightly colored, hallucinatory style. Hosoda worked with Takashi Murakami on the "Superflat" project, and the avatars that populate Oz reflect its depraved cuteness. Summer Wars was a critical and box-office hit in Japan, and deserves a wide audience in America. Hosoda, who also made The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), is clearly one of the most interesting directors working in Japan. (Suitable for ages 12 and older: brief nudity, cartoon violence) --Charles Solomon Directed by: Mike McFarlandMamoru Hosoda Actors: Yosuke Eguchi, Takao Ohsawa, Michael Sinterniklaas, Brina Palencia, Pam Doughtery, Category:
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  • Repo Man (Criterion Collection)



    A quintessential cult film of the 1980s, Alex Cox's singular sci-fi comedy stars the always captivating Harry Dean Stanton (Paris, Texas) as a weathered repo man in desolate downtown Los Angeles, and Emilio Estevez (The Breakfast Club) as the nihilistic middle-class punk he takes under his wing. The job becomes more than either of them bargained for when they get involved in reclaiming a mysterious—and otherworldly—Chevy Malibu with a hefty reward attached to it. Featuring the ultimate early-eighties L.A. punk soundtrack, this grungily hilarious odyssey is a politically trenchant take on President Reagan's domestic and foreign policy.A volatile, toxic potion of satire and nihilism, road movie and science fiction, violence and comedy, the unclassifiable sensibility of Alex Cox's Repo Man is the model and inspiration for a potent strain of post-punk American comedy that includes not only Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction), but also early Coen brothers (Raising Arizona, in particular), Men in Black, and even (in a weird way) The X-Files. Otto, a baby-face punk played by Emilio Estevez, becomes an apprentice to Bud (Harry Dean Stanton), a coke-snorting, veteran repo-man-of-honor prowling the streets of a Los Angeles wasteland populated by hoods, wackos, burnouts, conspiracy theorists, and aliens of every stripe. It may seem chaotic at first glance, but there's a "latticework of coincidence" (as Tracey Walter puts it) underlying everything. Repo Man is a key American movie of the 1980s--just as Taxi Driver, Nashville, and Chinatown are key American movies of the '70s. With a scorching soundtrack that features Iggy Pop, Fear, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and Suicidal Tendencies. --Jim Emerson Directed by: Alex Cox Actors: Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, Category:
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  • Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season Three [Blu-ray]



    Season Three of Star Trek: The Next Generationr took televised science fiction storytelling to new heights. Now, on high definition Blu-rayT, the seminal season of this beloved series is more spectacular and compelling to watch than ever. Experience such thought provoking episodes as "The Survivors," "Sins of the Father," "The Offspring" and one of the great cliffhangers in television history; Part One of "The Best of Both Worlds". like never before in glorious 1080p with 7.1 sound.Star Trek: The Next Generation's third year was an important development in syndicated television. After two shaky years, Paramount nonetheless decided the franchise still had plenty to do. Their confidence was bolstered by two significant factors. First, cast uncertainties were finally settled: Gates McFadden (Dr. Crusher) was back for good; Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar) regretted her first-year departure, and so contrived a return in the Emmy Award-winning "Yesterday's Enterprise"; and Whoopi Goldberg happily continued her actor's-scale contributions.

    Second, after the show had survived the previous year's writers' strike, new writing blood revitalized both characters and ideas: Data experienced fatherhood ("The Offspring"), Worf's Klingon heritage kick-started a huge story arc ("Sins of the Father"), and Picard got a saucy vacation ("Captain's Holiday"). There were memorable star cameos: John de Lancie played more mischief alongside Corbin Bernsen ("Déjà Q"); Dwight Schultz played truant in a gentle warning about addiction ("Hollow Pursuits"); and pleasing fans even more was Mark Lenard as Spock's dad ("Sarek"). The strongest evidence that TNG would continue for some time was the trend-setting cliffhanger finale. Fans and critics still agree that "The Best of Both Worlds" (properly introducing the Borg) was one of the greatest tricks ever pulled on TV to make audiences come back for more. --Paul Tonks Category:

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  • Tinman - The Mini-Series Event



    Hordes of winged monkey-bats, a shape-shifting dog, and a cyber-punk sorceress can all be found in the vast hidden underworld known as The O.Z.! Zooey Deschanel (New Girl, TV Series) stars in this unforgettable science fiction update of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. When small-town waitress D.G. (Deschanel) unexpectedly lands in the dangerous wasteland known as The O.Z., she'll need the help of three unlikely friends and the great Mystic Man (Academy Award Winner Richard Dreyfuss) to escape cruel sorceress Azkadellia (Kathleen Robertson). Spiked with the kind of off-the-wall creatures, voluptuous villains, acid twists, and hair-raising turns that Dorothy's dreams never allowed before, this knockout update of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz doesn't just go over the rainbow. It goes way beyond! Actors: Zooey Deschanel, Alan Cumming, Neal McDonough, Raoul Trujillo, Category:
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  • Popular Mechanics For Kids - The Complete Series - 72 Episodes -16 DVD Set (Amazon.com Exclusive)



    Popular Mechanics For Kids – The Complete Series – 72 Episodes - 16 DVD Collection (Amazon.com Exclusive)

    This 16 disc collector's edition features all 72 episodes of the hit series originally seen on Discovery Kids. Hosted by Elisha Cuthbert, Jay Baruchel and Tyler Kyte.

    Embark on the coolest, fastest, wildest and weirdest adventures in this award–winning series! Join your fearless hosts Elisha, Jay and Tyler on a quest to discover the science of how things work. From the depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of space, this 72 episode collection takes you on exciting journeys that will inspire the curiosity of kids and adults alike.

    SEASON 1
    Ep 1 - Underground
    Ep 2 - Submarines
    Ep 3 – Special Effects
    Ep 4 - Zoos
    Ep 5 – Cool Cars
    Ep 6 - Coasters
    Ep 7 - Sports
    Ep 8 - Garbage
    Ep 9 – Boats
    Ep 10 – Buildings
    Ep 11 - Aircraft Carriers
    Ep 12 - Electricity
    Ep 13 – Food Production
    Ep 14 – Emergency
    Ep 15 – Aquariums
    Ep 16 – Toys and Games
    Ep 17 – Spaceships
    Ep 18 – Robots
    Ep 19 – Best Of
    Ep 20 – Money
    Ep 21 – Air Transportation
    Ep 22 – Music Production

    SEASON 2

    Ep 1 - Fly At Your Own Risk
    Ep 2 - North Pole
    Ep 3 - Whodunnit?
    Ep 4 - Gross Out
    Ep 5 - Ocean Adventures
    Ep 6 - Police Force
    Ep 7 - Sports: Riding, Gliding and Sliding
    Ep 8 - FX!
    Ep 9 - Earth Power
    Ep 10 - Talk To The Animals
    Ep 11 - After Dark
    Ep 12 - Emergency Rescues
    Ep 13 - Under The Big Top
    Ep 14 - Zero Gravity
    Ep 15 - Swamps and Gators
    Ep 16 - Mega Trucks
    Ep 17 - Boom!
    Ep 18 - The Fastest…
    Ep 19 - Our Greatest Hits II
    Ep 20 - Creepy Crawlers
    Ep 21 - Monster Trucks
    Ep 22 - How Do They Do That?

    SEASON 3

    Ep 1 - Cool Schools
    Ep 2 - Ticket To Ride: Awesome Amusements
    Ep 3 - Sea Creatures
    Ep 4 - Dirty Work
    Ep 5 - Slimy and Slithery
    Ep 6 - Body Mechanics
    Ep 7 - Spook Out
    Ep 8 - Super Bikes
    Ep 9 - Freaky Flying
    Ep 10 - Our Greatest Hits
    Ep 11 - Pirates and Gold
    Ep 12 - Ice
    Ep 13 - Fun In The Desert
    Ep 14 - Life Savers
    Ep 15 - Down Below
    Ep16 - Navy Seals
    Ep 17 - Killer Creatures
    Ep 18 - Real Life Science Fiction
    Ep 19 - Our Greatest Hits II
    Ep 20 - Space Station
    Ep 21 - Water
    Ep 22 - Behind the Scenes at Big Events


    SEASON 4

    Ep 1 - X-Treme Rides
    Ep 2 - Fighting Disaster
    Ep 3 - Escape
    Ep 4 - Horse Play
    Ep 5 - In Deep Water
    Ep 6 - On the Front Lines

    The science behind all the fun!

    "A treat" - Parenting

    Parents' Choice Recommended – Dove Foundation Recommended – Silver Apple Award – Oppenheim Toy Portfolio GOLD Award

    This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

    Directed by: Sid Goldberg Actors: Elisha Cuthbert, Jay Baruchel, Tyler Kyte, Category:
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  • Nova Sciencenow: What Will the Future Be Like



    Mobile phones that read your mind? Video games that can cure cancer? Wearable robots that give you the strength of Ironman? David Pogue predicts which technologies will transform our daily lives. These advancements are already taking shape in laboratories around the world - and gadgets that once were purely science fiction are on the verge of becoming as common as the iPhones and Androids Pogue reviews every day. Category:
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