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The Road


Shipped on 01/26/12.

From the ash-covered, post-apocalyptic remains of Appalachia, the Father (Viggo Mortensen) and Son (Kodi Smit-McPhee) take to the road in search of a better life. But the Father's health is failing, lending urgency to a journey impeded by nomadic bands of cannibals. Charlize Theron co-stars in this adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, set in a fictional near future in which the world has been virtually destroyed.
Atlas Shrugged: Part 1


Shipped on 01/04/12.

Ayn Rand's controversial bestseller is the basis for this potent drama about Dagny Taggart, a fiercely independent railroad tycoon determined to use innovative technology and enterprising partners to revive her business, no matter the personal cost.
Virtuality


Shipped on 12/29/11.

Astronauts aboard Earth's first starship, Phaeton, enjoy the diversion of a virtual reality program that entertains them during the decade-long voyage. That is, until a computer virus attacks the program at a critical juncture in the mission. With their lives hanging in the balance, the crew must combat the bug and determine whether someone on board is the saboteur. Peter Berg directs this sci-fi thriller that stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Sienna Guillory.
The Man Who Fell to Earth


Shipped on 12/21/11.

David Bowie stars as Thomas Jerome Newton, an alien from a dry, dying world who journeys to Earth to save his planet. Newton starts high-tech companies, using the cash to build ships that can transport water to his home planet. But instead of rushing to get home, Newton becomes enamored with the ways of human life on Earth -- especially sex, booze and television. Rip Torn and Candy Clark co-star in director Nicolas Roeg's famed cult classic.
Atlas Shrugged: Part 1


Shipped on 01/04/12.

Ayn Rand's controversial bestseller is the basis for this potent drama about Dagny Taggart, a fiercely independent railroad tycoon determined to use innovative technology and enterprising partners to revive her business, no matter the personal cost.
Virtuality


Shipped on 12/29/11.

Astronauts aboard Earth's first starship, Phaeton, enjoy the diversion of a virtual reality program that entertains them during the decade-long voyage. That is, until a computer virus attacks the program at a critical juncture in the mission. With their lives hanging in the balance, the crew must combat the bug and determine whether someone on board is the saboteur. Peter Berg directs this sci-fi thriller that stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Sienna Guillory.
The Man Who Fell to Earth


Shipped on 12/21/11.

David Bowie stars as Thomas Jerome Newton, an alien from a dry, dying world who journeys to Earth to save his planet. Newton starts high-tech companies, using the cash to build ships that can transport water to his home planet. But instead of rushing to get home, Newton becomes enamored with the ways of human life on Earth -- especially sex, booze and television. Rip Torn and Candy Clark co-star in director Nicolas Roeg's famed cult classic.
The Wrestler


Shipped on 12/02/11.

Mickey Rourke (in a Golden Globe-winning, Oscar-nominated role) stars as retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson, who returns to the ring to work his way up the circuit for a final shot at defeating his longtime rival. Along the way, he tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) while exploring a relationship with an aging stripper named Cassidy (Marisa Tomei, who also earned Golden Globe and Oscar nods).
The Rite


Shipped on 11/09/11.

Despite his conviction that demonic possession is just so much supersitious mumbo jumbo, Catholic priest-in-training Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue) journeys to Rome to attend a special exorcism school being taught at the Vatican. Before long, true-believer Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins) introduces the young cleric to the devil's power firsthand. Director Mikael Hafstrom helms this graphic supernatural thriller inspired by a true story.
Raw Meat


Shipped on 10/25/11.

Trapped under the streets of London after a tunnel cave-in in the 19th century, a group of workers survived for years by consuming the flesh of their dead. Now, their sole descendent has surfaced to feed his appetite on the living. Donald Pleasence stars in this low-budget horror gem from director Gary Sherman, a cult classic notable for its allegorical depth, atmospheric intensity -- and stomach-turning gore.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand: Disc 2


Shipped on 10/04/11.

This disc includes the following episodes: "Shadow Games," "Delicate Things," "Great and Unfortunate Things" and "Mark of the Brotherhood."
Spartacus: Blood and Sand: Disc 1


Shipped on 09/03/11.

This disc includes the following episodes:"The Red Serpent," "Sacramentum Gladiatorum," "Legends" and "Thing in the Pit."
Splice


Shipped on 08/03/11.

Ignoring instructions from the pharmaceutical company that funds their research, groundbreaking genetic scientists Elsa (Sarah Polley) and Clive (Adrien Brody) continue with an unorthodox experiment to create a human-animal hybrid, a new life form they dub "Dren" (Delphine Chanéac). When they see their fantastical creation, Clive warns that it should be destroyed, but Elsa refuses -- a decision she'll regret when Dren makes deadly plans of her own.
Rome: Season 2: Disc 5


Shipped on 07/22/11.

This disc includes the following episodes (21 & 22): "Deus Impeditio Esuritori Nullus (No God Can Stop a Hungry Man)" and "De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)."
Rome: Season 2: Disc 4


Shipped on 07/05/11.

This disc includes the following episodes (19 & 20): "Death Mask" and "A Necessary Fiction."
Black Swan


Shipped on 06/21/11.

In director Darren Aronofsky's psychological thriller, ambitious New York City ballet dancer Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman) lands the lead in "Swan Lake" but soon thinks her dreams of stardom are threatened by a rival ballerina (Mila Kunis). As opening night nears and the pressure to be perfect builds, Nina's obsession descends into paranoia and delusion. Portman won an Academy Award for the film, which also nabbed an Oscar nod for Best Picture.
Rome: Season 2: Disc 3


Shipped on 06/03/11.

This disc includes the following episodes (17 & 18): "Heroes of the Republic" and "Philippi."
Tron: Legacy


Shipped on 05/17/11.

While investigating the mysterious disappearance of his father, Kevin (Jeff Bridges), techie Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) lands in a beguiling computerized world of enslaved gladiators, where his dad has been living for more than 20 years. Joined by Kevin's trusted friend (Olivia Wilde), the father and son must journey across a breathtaking -- and perilous -- cyberscape in this 21st-century update to the beloved 1982 sci-fi classic.
A Fistful of Dollars


Shipped on 05/03/11.

The first film in director Sergio Leone and star Clint Eastwood's "Man with No Name" trilogy finds a world-weary gunman in a town torn apart by warring gangs. He agrees to work for both sides, ultimately pitting the two factions against each other. Marianne Koch and Gian Maria Volontè co-star in this groundbreaking Western, inspired by filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's classic Yojimbo and featuring a famous score by Ennio Morricone.
Rome: Season 2: Disc 2


Shipped on 04/12/11.

This disc includes the following episodes (15 & 16): "These Being the Words of Marcus Tullius Cicero" and "Testudo Et Lepus (The Tortoise and the Hare)."
Tron: Legacy


Shipped on 05/17/11.

While investigating the mysterious disappearance of his father, Kevin (Jeff Bridges), techie Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) lands in a beguiling computerized world of enslaved gladiators, where his dad has been living for more than 20 years. Joined by Kevin's trusted friend (Olivia Wilde), the father and son must journey across a breathtaking -- and perilous -- cyberscape in this 21st-century update to the beloved 1982 sci-fi classic.
A Fistful of Dollars


Shipped on 05/03/11.

The first film in director Sergio Leone and star Clint Eastwood's "Man with No Name" trilogy finds a world-weary gunman in a town torn apart by warring gangs. He agrees to work for both sides, ultimately pitting the two factions against each other. Marianne Koch and Gian Maria Volontè co-star in this groundbreaking Western, inspired by filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's classic Yojimbo and featuring a famous score by Ennio Morricone.
Rome: Season 2: Disc 2


Shipped on 04/12/11.

This disc includes the following episodes (15 & 16): "These Being the Words of Marcus Tullius Cicero" and "Testudo Et Lepus (The Tortoise and the Hare)."
Rome: Season 2: Disc 1


Shipped on 04/04/11.

This disc includes the following episodes (13 & 14): "Passover" and "Son of Hades."
Rome: Season 1: Disc 5


Shipped on 03/19/11.

This disc includes the following episodes (11 & 12): "The Spoils" and "The Kalends of February."
Rome: Season 1: Disc 4


Shipped on 03/11/11.

This disc includes the following episodes (9 & 10): "Utica" and "Triumph."
Rome: Season 1: Disc 3


Shipped on 02/23/11.

This disc includes the following episodes (6-8): "Egeria," "Pharsalus" and "Caesarion."
Aliens vs. Predator 2


Shipped on 02/05/11.

Prepare for more mayhem as warring aliens and predators return for Round 2 of their no-holds-barred slugfest. This time, the intergalactic creatures do battle in a small American town, throwing local residents into harm's way. To save the planet, the humans must oust both types of unwelcome guests. This sci-fi sequel features tons of spectacular action sequences full of nifty new gadgets and gooey monster gore.
Predators


Shipped on 01/12/11.

Rugged mercenary Royce (Adrien Brody) inherits command of an elite team of human fighters -- including dorky-but-dangerous Edwin (Topher Grace) and tough-but-beautiful Isabelle (Alice Braga) -- as they are hunted by a race of ruthless alien trackers known as Predators. Director Nimrod Antal's sci-fi action explosion, which also stars Laurence Fishburne and an uzi-toting Danny Trejo, is a direct sequel to the 1987 blockbuster Predator.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine


Shipped on 12/29/10.

This action-packed prequel to the popular X-Men films explores Marvel Comics character Wolverine's (Hugh Jackman) past and the events that influenced the mutant before the Weapon X program bonded his skeleton with the powerfully strong metal alloy adamantium. After the death of his girlfriend, Wolverine seeks vengeance against supervillain Victor Creed (Liev Schreiber). Ryan Reynolds, Danny Huston and Lynn Collins co-star.