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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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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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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July 31, 2012 · 12:09 pm

Lindsay Pulsipher, left, plays Roseanna McCoy and Matt Barr plays Johnse Hatfield in “Hatfields & McCoys.” The TV miniseries originally aired on the History Channel.
We’re entering a slow period for home video, as no major theatrical releases made their way to the small screen this week. Fortunately a well-made TV movie stepped up to fill the void.
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July 24, 2012 · 6:47 am

From left to right, LeVar Burton, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn and Denise Crosby star in “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” The first season of the much-loved science-fiction series makes its Blu-ray debut this week.
This week’s home video releases are anchored by the Blu-ray debut of a much-loved TV show and an English-language remake of a Uruguayan horror film.
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July 17, 2012 · 6:12 am

From left to right, LeVar Burton, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn and Denise Crosby star in “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” The first season of the much-loved science-fiction series makes its Blu-ray debut this week.
A film recalling one of the best-known comedy teams in history anchors this week’s home video releases.
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July 9, 2012 · 11:00 pm

From left to right, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Chris Klein and Eddie Kaye Thomas star in “American Reunion.”
Movie studios seem to be enjoying down time in the wake of the Independence Day holiday, as only one major theatrical release is coming to video this week.
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