April 8, 2014 · 5:56 am

From left to right, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep and Julianne Nicholson star in “August: Osage County.”
This week’s home video releases are anchored by another Middle Earth adventure from director Peter Jackson.
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June 25, 2012 · 11:00 pm

Jean Dujardin, left, and Berenice Bejo star in “The Artist.”
It’s a busy week on home video, with five major theatrical releases making their way to DVD and Blu-ray. Still, one movie – this year’s best picture Oscar winner – is the unquestioned leader of the pack.
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November 15, 2011 · 7:57 am

Julia Roberts, left, and Tom Hanks star in the dramedy “Larry Crowne.”
It’s a slow week for home video, with only one major theatrical release making its way to stores: a recession-era drama starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.
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November 23, 2010 · 7:05 pm

Julia Roberts tries to find herself in “Eat Pray Love,” a movie adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling memoir.
This week’s home video releases range from a star-studded action film to a drama about a woman in search of enlightenment.
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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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