Chief Counsel Michael Stailey gives a rundown of new DVD releases for the week of December 18 and accompanying DVD Verdict reviews. He also takes a look to notable releases arriving in January and February 2007, followed by our regular look at new films coming to theatres this weekend and spotlights interesting television for the week.

The big feature this episode is DVD Verdict's Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide, compiled by our distinguished Judges...

Saturday Night Live: Complete First Season ($69.98, Universal)

Star Trek: The Animated Series ($54.99, Paramount)

Read Judge Eric Profancik's review

 

Superman: Ultimate Collector's Edition ($99.92, Warner Home Video)

Chronicles of Narnia: Four Disc Extended Edition ($42.99, Buena Vista)

King Kong Deluxe Extended Edition Gift Set ($79.98, Universal)

Read Judge Dennis Prince's review

 

Forbidden Planet: Ultimate Collector's Edition ($59.98, Warner Home Video)

Read Judge Brett Cullum's review

 

Alfred Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection ($119.98, Universal)

King Kong Collection ($49.98, Warner Home Video)

Read Retired Judge Patrick Naugle's review

 

The Spike Lee Joint Collection ($26.98, Universal)

The Prisoner: Complete Series Megaset ($135.95, A&E Home Video)

Read Appellate Judge Mike Pinsky's review

 

Gojira: Original Japanese Masterpiece ($21.98, Classic Media)

Read Appellate Judge Jim Stewart's review

 

Pranks in the Pink: The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection - Volume 1 ($14.98, MGM)

Read Appellate Judge Jim Stewart's review

 

Creature Comforts: Complete First and Second Seasons ($40.95, Sony)

A Shot in the Dark ($14.98, MGM)

Read Appellate Judge Jim Stewart's review

 

Get Smart: Complete Collection ($199.96, TimeLife Video)

James Bond Ultimate Collection: Volume 1 ($89.98, MGM)

James Bond Ultimate Collection: Volume 2 ($89.98, MGM)

James Bond Ultimate Collection: Volume 3 ($89.98, MGM)

James Bond Ultimate Collection: Volume 4 ($89.98, MGM)

Six Feet Under: Complete Series ($279.98, HBO Home Video)

Kids in the Hall: Complete Series Megaset ($235.95, A&E Home Video)

Sesame Street: Old School - Volume 1 ($39.98, Sony Wonder)

The Best of the Electric Company: Volume 1 (1969-74) ($49.98, Shout! Factory)

Read Retired Judge Chris Claro's review

 

The Best of the Electric Company: Volume 2 ($39.98, Shout! Factory)

Read Appellate Judge Rob Lineberger's review

 

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