October 9, 2012 · 2:00 am
Tom Cruise plays singer Stacee Jaxx in “Rock of Ages.”
A film celebrating the music of the 1980s and director Ridley Scott’s return to science-fiction lead this week’s home video releases.
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October 2, 2012 · 6:08 am
Johnny Depp plays the vampire Barnabus Collins in director Tim Burton’s cinematic take on the classic television show “Dark Shadows.”
The latest collaboration between actor Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton leads this week’s crop of home video releases.
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September 25, 2012 · 6:14 am
Chris Hemsworth, left, plays Thor and Chris Evans plays Captain America in “The Avengers.”
Only one major theatrical release is making its way to home video this week, but that’s just as well because it’s one of the biggest hits of 2012.
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September 18, 2012 · 6:56 am
From left to right, Fran Kranz, Chris Hemsworth and Anna Hutchison star in “The Cabin in the Woods.”
This week’s major video releases include an indie drama with an outstanding cast, a documentary film featuring Katy Perry and a horror movie from one of Hollywood’s most creative artists.
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September 11, 2012 · 7:48 am
Kristen Stewart plays the title character in the fantasy film “Snow White and the Huntsman.”
This week’s home video releases are anchored by an ensemble comedy about the joys of parenthood and an update of the beloved Snow White fairy tale.
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September 3, 2012 · 9:39 pm
Emily Blunt, left, and Jason Segel star in the romantic comedy “The Five-Year Engagement.”
This week’s home video releases feature a Jason Statham thriller and a romantic comedy from the writing-directing team behind “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.”
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August 28, 2012 · 6:24 am
Taylor Schilling, left, and Zac Efron star in “The Lucky One,” a romantic drama based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks.
It’s a busy week on home video, with new releases ranging from a full-bore science-fiction spectacle to an intimate relationship drama.
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August 21, 2012 · 6:32 am
Sacha Baron Cohen plays the title character in “The Dictator,” a broad comedy directed by Larry Charles.
After a brief slowdown, the home video scene is heating up again. This week’s major titles include a Sacha Baron Cohen comedy, a family friendly documentary and a much-honored Iranian drama.
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August 14, 2012 · 1:46 am
Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games.”
This week, the first cinematic adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ “Hunger Games” trilogy is hogging the home video spotlight.
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August 7, 2012 · 1:07 am
In “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax,” the title character speaks for the trees.
It’s another slow week for home video, with only one major theatrical release making its way to the big screen.
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