December 13, 2011 · 7:49 am

John Lithgow, left, embraces Caesar the chimp in “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” Caesar is computer animated, but Andy Serkis – working with motion capture technology – provided the basis for the performance.
There’s not much originality on the home video front this week, as the most noteworthy releases are a sequel, a remake and a reboot.
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May 18, 2010 · 6:55 am

Channing Tatum, left, and Amanda Seyfried share a tender moment in the romantic drama “Dear John.”
This week’s home video releases include a new Jackie Chan comedy plus two smart dramas that were nominated for top honors at the most recent Academy Awards ceremony.
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