This week there are 250+titles coming out new on DVD & Blu-ray disk for November 2nd, 2010.  I like the mix of titles and genres that have come out this week and if this keeps up, then we know that we are very well on our way to prepping our Christmas stockings with all kinds of goodies and the holiday shopping mode is starting to build up momentum!

This week, ABC’s V, the complete first season is hitting shelves.  Starring Morena Baccarin and Elizabeth Mitchell.  It’s a box set with 3 discs with all 12 episodes and special features that include

• The Actor’s Journey from Human to V featurette: Featuring the principal cast of V discussing the techniques, challenges and rewards they faced in terms of bringing V alive for a new generation.
• An Alien in Human Skin: The Makeup FX of V featurette: Contemporary techniques of special effects makeup application and execution are revealed
• Breaking Story: The World of V featurette: An in-depth look into how the producers were able to create a fresh perspective on the V mythology
• The Visual FX of V featurette: A primer on the visual effects used to help enhance V, featuring a guided tour through ZOIC studios, the visual FX powerhouse responsible for the amazing CGI
• Commentary by executive producers Scott Rosenbaum and Steve Pearlman
• Bloopers & Deleted scenes

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This week in Family titles, Hannah Montana: Who is Hannah Montana is the single episode where Hannah takes the wig off and shows the world who she really is.  For some, this is the big episode but the consumer advocate in me might suggest being patient and waiting for a whole season package release, if that will ever happen!  This one is up to you!

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Toy Story 3

I think the huge hit of new releases this week is going to be Toy Story 3! Toy Story 3 is the box office animated record breaker from Disney.  This movie helped boost sales for Mattel by a whopping 23%.  (Toy Story 3 and World Wrestling Entertainment toys pulled this off together)  TS3 starred the usual voice cast of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty, Don Rickles, Michael Keaton and many more.

Worldwide, the movie has brought in just over $1 billion at the box office and now it is leading the pre-order charts on Amazon.  No surprise there.  Check out the extras you’ll have when you snatch up the movie:

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TOY STORY 3 – Bonus Features:

DVD :

• Day & Night – The innovative and entertaining short from the imagination of Pixar artist and Director Teddy Newton.
• Toys! – A closer look at all of Toy Story 3’s beloved toys from updating the classic characters to the creation of the Sunnyside Daycare and Bonnie’s Room toys.
• Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure – Produced in conjunction with NASA, this hybrid animation documentary of Buzz’s visit to the International Space Station focuses on research in zero gravity and Buzz’s triumphant return to Earth.
• Paths to Pixar: Editorial – Pixar editors, past and future share anecdotes about their careers.
• The Gang’s All Here – A touching look at the returning voice talent for Toy Story 3 and an introduction to the voices of the new characters.
• A Toy’s Eye View: Creating A Whole New Land – A sneak peek at the new Toy Story-themed playland at Hong Kong Disneyland.
• Studio Stories – A series of amusing animated anecdotes about life at Pixar.
• “Where’s Gordon?” – An animator finds a hidden room at Pixar.
• “Cereal Bar” – The majestic and expansive Pixar cereal bar is explored.
• “Clean Start” – The Toy Story 3 animators shave their heads to mark the start of the film.

Blu-ray Combo Pack: Everything on the DVD plus…

• Toy Story Trivia Dash – This cool game challenges you to sprint to the finish with Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Rex as you quickly answer questions about all three Toy Story movies.
• Cine-Explore – Commentary by Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla K. Anderson.
• Beyond the Toybox: An Alternative Commentary Track Featuring Leads from Story, Tech, Art and Animation – Commentary by Story Supervisor Jason Katz, Supervising Technical Director Guido Quaroni, Production Designer Bob Pauley and Supervising Animators Bobby Podesta and Michael Venturini.
• Beginnings: Setting A Story In Motion – Screenwriter Michael Arndt analyzes successful opening scenes from Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.
• Bonnie’s Playtime: A Story Roundtable – A roundtable discussion with Director Lee Unkrich and the story artists who brought the “Bonnie’s Playtime” scene to life.
• Roundin’ Up A Western Opening – The development of the movie’s exciting opening scene.
• Life Of A Shot – Toy Story 3 artists and technicians describe their contributions to a few of the shots in the film’s “Western Opening.”
• Goodbye Andy – An exploration of character design, acting and animation in the scene “Andy’s Goodbye.”
• Accidental Toymakers – By creating the Toy Story characters, the Pixar filmmakers found themselves in the unlikely role of toy designers. Meet the toy company that took a chance on manufacturing the now iconic toys and learn of their incredible success that began with a modest number of Woody and Buzz Lightyear toys 15 years ago.
• Making of Day & Night – The story behind the unique 2D/3D blended short.

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