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'Game Of Thrones' Season Two Blu-Ray: House Lannister Ups The Ante

03/11/2013

Many fans went into the second season of Game of Thrones, HBO’s adaptation of the epic George R. R. Martin series, The Song of Ice and Fire, wondering if creators David Benioff (Troy, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) and D. B. Weiss (debut writer/producer for Game of Thrones) could sustain the televised story past the death of Ned Stark (Sean Bean) and the initial splash of season one. But the remaining ensemble cast of Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Jack Gleeson (Joffrey Baratheon), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jamie Lannister), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister), Richard Madden (Robb Stark), Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon) and Gethin Anthony (Renly Baratheon), among numerous others, stepped up to the plate, creating an equally solid season two that surpassed the expectations of fans and critics alike.

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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn—Parts 1 and 2' DVD features Two-Hour Making-Of Documentary

03/08/2013

After five movies and billions of dollars earned at the box office, Stephenie Meyer’s The Twilight Saga has officially come to a close with simultaneous DVD releases of Breaking Dawn: Part 1 (Extended Edition) and Breaking Dawn: Part 2. The final films detail Bella Swan’s (Kristen Stewart) transition from clumsy love-struck teen bride into badass vampire mother. Part 1 of Breaking Dawn sees Bella and her vampire lover Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) through their long-awaited wedding at home and subsequent honeymoon on a romantic, deserted island in Brazil.

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Times They Are A-Changin' In 'Mad Men' Season Five DVD

02/15/2013

Matthew Weiner’s wildly successful Mad Men, the AMC series that pays homage to America’s dystopian past, provides a welcome departure from the seeming onslaught of programs that wallow in its dystopian future—be it zombie-infested, alien-invaded or just plain temporally displaced. With Mad Men, fans can enjoy all the same lost idealism while referencing their history books or, more likely, poring over Wikipedia in a “second-screen experience” dedicated to the backdrop of the show.

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Rebel Wilson Steals Show In 'Pitch Perfect' DVD

01/30/2013

Pitch Perfect stars Anna Kendrick as Beca, an antisocial wannabe DJ and college freshman who is forced into joining the Barden Bellas, a disgraced all-girl a cappella group. Aubrey (Anna Camp), the Bellas’ leader, projectile vomited during their performance at Nationals the year before, costing them their chance at first place. In order to salvage their reputation, Aubrey and cofounder, Chloe (Brittany Snow) assemble a ragtag team of girls, including Beca and Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson). The film follows the girls’ hilarious struggles as they prepare for upcoming competitions, with a distinct focus on Beca’s effort to become more sociable and her budding romance with rival a cappella singer Jesse (Skylar Astin).

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'Arbitrage' Blu-Ray Shows Richard Gear In Top Form

01/15/2013

Arbitrage follows successful financier Robert Miller (Richard Gere) as he tries to cover up his fraudulent dealings and involvement in his mistress’ death before selling his company. Robert has it all – a loving family, loyal employees, exorbitant wealth, and power. He exudes a cool confidence and stoicism during troubling times, even when his life, work and reputation are at risk. Despite these strengths, he is not the man everyone thinks he is. He secretly spent half of his company’s funds for a private investment, and has a mistress his wife Ellen (Susan Sarandon) seems to know nothing about.

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'The Odd Life of Timothy Green' Blu-Ray/DVD Offers Vintage Disney Magic

12/23/2012

A sweet and endearing story about a boy who comes to a young married couple longing for a child to call their own, The Odd Life of Timothy Green is a tale only Disney can tell. While the couple struggles to find happiness in the midst their struggle to conceive, a young boy, Timothy (CJ Adams), miraculously appears one night calling them mom and dad. Filled with crisp frames and vivid colors, this film is not only a heartwarming story but also a visual masterpiece. Jennifer Garner plays Cindy Green, a tour guide for the town’s local museum who faces difficult times as she tries to cope with her in inability to have a child with her husband Joe (Joel Edgerton).

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Danielle Panabaker's Top Pop Picks
- Favorite Band: The Avett Brothers
  
  "I'm really into the Avett Brothers as of late."
- Favorite Book: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
  
  "My girlfriends are I - we are very nerdy. We started a book club and the first book we read was Gone Girl."
- Favorite New Movie: Silver Linings Playbook
  
  "I thought it was a great film and I thought Jennifer Lawrence was incredible, you know those angry tears, I've certainly experienced that."
Paul Van Dyk: Current Favorites
- School of the Seven Bells
  
  The New York-based band unites Benjamin Curtis of "Secret Machines" and Alejandra Deheza. Formed in 2007, the duo is named after a mythical South American pickpocket training academy of the same name.
- Linkin Park
  
  The Californian rock veterans have come a long way since 'Hybrid Theory.' Back now with their fifth studio album in over a decade, 'Living Things' is one of Paul Van Dyck's favorite albums this year.
- Jupiter Jones
  
  The German punk rock band formed in 2002, but has already released several LPs, including an eponymously-named album in 2011.
- Depeche Mode
  
  The legendary Essex electronic band from the 80s remains a classic for Van Dyk. It was also recently among 'Q' magazine's "50 Bands That Changed The World!".
Cody Simpson
- Favorite Movie
  I'm still really into the Ocean's series. I got into them recently. I was always too young to watch them.
- Favorite Book
  This book called Contest by Matthew Reilly, he's an Australian author.
- Favorite Album
  Drake's Take Care — big fan of that
- Favorite TV Show
  The Mentalist
Styx's Lawrence Gowan
- Bossypants by Tina Fey
  
  "That’s got me laughing hysterically on airplanes."
- Making Mirrors by Goyte
  
  "I thought that was a tremendous record."
- The Artist
  
  "It really impressed me."
- Keane
  
  "They’re really strong."
90210's Michael Steger: My Favorite Stuff
- Favorite TV Show: Rome
  
  HBO's series starring Cirian Hinds
- Favorite Album: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
  
  "Either that or The Gypsy Kings."
- Favorite Book: The Fountainhead
  
  "Probably my favorite book of all time."
- Favorite New Movie: Attack The Block
  
  “It reminded me of The Goonies.”