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The Dish (DVD)

In July 1969, the eyes of the world were on the Apollo 11 moon landing--but the world would have watched blank television screens if not for the hard work of a group of Australians manning the Parkes Radio Telescope, one of the largest dishes in the world. In THE DISH, a dramatization of the events surrounding the telecast or the space mission, Cliff Buxton (Sam Neill) and Al Burnett (Patrick Warburton) try to hold their crew together through calamities and crises ranging from dangerously high winds to a sudden power failure that cuts off contact with the distant astronauts, forcing the team to impersonate Neil Armstrong for the benefit of the visiting American ambassador. While the crew frantically prepares for the big moment, relaying the footage to televisions across the world, the people of Parkes celebrate their part in this momentous historical event. One of the most critically and commercially successful films ever to come out of Australia, THE DISH is a rousing, feel-good movie that succeeds both because of its perfectly formed characters and because of a heartwarming tone that illustrates that working for a common goal is the highest calling in life.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Snap Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biographies - 1. Cast& Crew

Kangaroo Jack/Richie Rich (DVD)

Prepare to be entertained by this comedic double-feature, which includes:
KANGAROO JACK: A lifelong friendship takes an unexpected turn when Charlie (Jerry O'Connell) and Louis (Anthony Anderson) attempt to off-load a truck full of stolen televisions into a New York City warehouse. On arrival they realize the warehouse belongs to Charlie's stepfather, the notorious crime boss Sal Maggio (Christopher Walken). To make matters worse, they've inadvertently lead the police there, and have to make a quick escape. Sal decides to punish them with a complicated assignment--he sends them to the Australian outback, where they must deliver $50,000 to a shady associate of Sal's called Mr. Smith. In the Australian desert, the adventure is brought to an abrupt halt when Charlie and Louis run over a kangaroo in their car. Thinking the unfortunate marsupial is dead, they dress him up in Louis's lucky jacket, and name him Jack. Jack doesn't remain dead for long however, and hops off into the outback... Kangaroo Jack/Richie Rich (DVD)
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Fahrenheit 451

In this classic of dystopian science fiction, censorship is so prevalent that firemen are entrusted with the task of burning books to keep the citizenry away from anything that might cause dissent. Suicides are commonplace, and people drug themselves with pills, thrills, and the meaningless programming that pours from four-wall television. Guy Montag is a fireman; he loves the act of burning, but he`s never actually stopped to consider what it is he`s burning. Nor has he ever stopped to consider whether his life contains any meaning, or happiness. Then he meets a strange girl named Clarisse, who encourages him to question everything. Inspired by Clarisse, Montag does two radical, forbidden things: he begins to read, and he begins to think. One of Bradbury`s definitive works, FAHRENHEIT 451 is an amazingly prescient book, anticipating not only social but technological trends. Bradbury described a world where people would be surrounded--bombarded, in fact--by their televisions and personal... Fahrenheit 451
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Saturday Night Live - 25 Years of Laughs (DVD)

All the best that SNL had and has to offer is here in one feature length special.
All your favorite SNL cast members return for the 25th anniversary of televisions most hillarious, and irreverent weekly variety show.
Special guests include Linda Hamilton, Alec Baldwin, David Bowie, Jerry Sienfeld and many more.
Musical guests include Elvis Costello and the Beastie Boys.
This 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition features behind the scenes footage not shown on the televised special.
Saturday Night Live - 25 Years of Laughs (DVD)
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Ant Farm Video (DVD)

Formed by Doug Michels and Chip Lord in 1968, Ant Farm is a performance art collective that never ceases to amaze with their brash, audacious, and hilarious works. This release contains footage of Ant Farm's most memorable pieces, including Cadillac Ranch 1974/1994, Ant Farm's Dirty Dishes, Inflatables Illustrated, and the legendary Media Burn (1975), in which Michels and Curtis Schreier dressed up as astronauts and drove their Phantom Dream Car through a pyramid of televisions. ANT FARM VIDEO is a strikingly original blend of humor, art, education, and entertainment.
DVD Features:
Region 0
Keep Case
Audio:
Dolby Digital - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary
Additional Scenes
Interactive Features:
Easter Eggs
Ant Farm Video (DVD)
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Fahrenheit 451

Ant Farm Video (DVD)