November 20, 2012 · 7:30 am

From left to right, Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Terry Crews star in “The Expendables 2.”
The only major theatrical release moving to video this week is the second installment of “The Expendables” action franchise.
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November 13, 2012 · 7:05 am

The main character in “Brave” is Merida, a feisty Scottish princess who favors archery over the traditional duties of a royal lady.
This week’s new home video releases include a gritty crime drama from director Oliver Stone, an uneven comedy featuring Ben Stiller and a terrific animated movie from the geniuses at Pixar.
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November 6, 2012 · 7:17 am

Andrew Garfield plays the title character in “The Amazing Spider-Man.”
A holiday movie and a new take on the comic book hero Spider-Man lead this week’s home video releases.
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October 30, 2012 · 6:06 am

Will Ferrell (front) and Zach Galifianakis play dueling politicians in the comedy “The Campaign.”
A political comedy starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis anchors this week’s crop of home video releases.
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October 23, 2012 · 6:15 am

Channing Tatum, left, and Matthew McConaughey play male strippers in the drama “Magic Mike.”
A bizarre vampire drama and a new Steven Soderbergh project anchor this week’s home video releases.
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October 16, 2012 · 6:27 am

Adam Sandler, left, and Andy Samberg play father and son in the comedy “That’s My Boy.”
An Adam Sandler comedy and a sweet film by writer-director Wes Anderson anchor this week’s home video releases.
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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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