Literary Illusions is proud to be giving away five copies of Dynasty: Season Three, Volume One on DVD. To enter all you need to do is leave us a comment. Please be sure to only leave one. Comments are moderated to avoid spam, so it will not show up right away. People who leave multiple comments will be deleted from the contest altogether. If you do not see your comment within a day then by all means leave another one. Otherwise, do not worry as we accept comments several times a day.

To enter you need to be 18 years of age and a resident of the US. If you have won a contest within the last 30 days you are not eligible. Winners will be announced here. If we do not hear from you within 3 weeks from the date the winners are announced you forfeit your prize and we will select another winner. Prizes will be shipped within 45 days from the day you win.

We will begin choosing winners for this the week of June 24, 2008, which means you have until June 23, 2008 at 11:59 to enter.

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Literary Illusions is proud to be giving away a copy of Numb on DVD. To enter all you need to do is leave us a comment. Please be sure to only leave one. Comments are moderated to avoid spam, so it will not show up right away. People who leave multiple comments will be deleted from the contest altogether. If you do not see your comment within a day then by all means leave another one. Otherwise, do not worry as we accept comments several times a day.

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We will begin choosing winners for this the week of June 21, 2008, which means you have until June 20, 2008 at 11:59 to enter.

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Cast: Johnny Knoxville, Travis Pastrana, Mat Hoffman, Trigger Gumm, Jeff Schneider
Rating: Not Rated
Studio: MTV/Paramount
Release Date: May 27, 2008

I remember back in the day when MTV presented music. It was in the golden ages, back when the closest thing to a music interruption on the channel was the pop culture oriented, totally awesome game show, Remote Control. Today is a different day though. We are bombarded with bad reality television (Tila Tequila, anyone) and things that are far from music oriented…like this. Presented by the crew that brought you Jackass, this DVD pays homage, according to them, to the great stunt man, Evel Knievel.

Personally, I find Jackass to be pointless. I get that the first one was amusing. I mean, I didn’t see it that way myself, but I get that others liked it. However, there was no need for a Jackass 2.5, or anything presented by them in any capacity. It just seems like with every Jackass movie in the lineup, people like them less and less. Well hopefully this 45 minute flick will do them in and save me the trouble of having to review more drivel.

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Mat Hoffman is a BMX star who obviously likes Evel Knievel. Most stunt guys like Evel because he was always the best back in the day. He’s a name that everyone knows whether they are into that sort of thing or not. Hoffman, on the other hand, is mostly known through Jackass and the assorted junk that the team has done. Why MTV put this out, I may never know. Perhaps they were looking to get rid of some money or they felt it important to give to charity and they chose the wrong one.

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Literary Illusions is proud to be giving away five copies of The List on DVD. To enter all you need to do is leave us a comment. Please be sure to only leave one. Comments are moderated to avoid spam, so it will not show up right away. People who leave multiple comments will be deleted from the contest altogether. If you do not see your comment within a day then by all means leave another one. Otherwise, do not worry as we accept comments several times a day.

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FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, HEARWARMING AND INSPIRING TALE UNDER THE SAME MOON (LA MISMA LUNA)

2007 Sundance Film Festival Crowd Pleaser, Arrives On DVD June 17 from Fox Home Entertainment

“Powerful and evocative” – USA Today

CENTURY CITY, Calif. – A beautifully told story about the power of family and courage, Under The Same Moon (La Misma Luna) arrives on DVD June 17 from Fox Home Entertainment. Starring world-class Latino talent including Adrian Alonso (The Legend of Zorro), Telenova superstars Kate del Castillo (“El Derecho de nacer”) and Eugenio Derbez, (“Los Perplejos”), Jesse Garcia (The Comebacks), Carmen Salinas (Man on Fire) and Golden Globe-winner America Ferrara (“Ugly Betty”) in a “beautifully rendered…warm hearted” (Richard Roeper) feature from first-time director Patricia Wiggins, Under The Same Moon (La Misma Luna) portrays the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos (Alonso) and his mother, Rosario (Del Castillo).

In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico. Unexpected circumstances drive both Rosario and Carlitos to embark on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. Along the way, mother and son face challenges and obstacles but never lose hope that they will one day be together again.

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The beginning of the summer just got really hot. Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton and Kimberly Wyatt are back. The Grammy-nominated quintet kicks off the beginning of the summer in a big way with performances of and The 2008 MTV Movie Awards (June 1). The Dolls will also been seen hosting and performing on VH1’s “Maxim Hot 100” (premiering May 27) and their E! “True Hollywood Story” will premiere on May 23.

“When I Grow Up” is the first single from the follow-up to PCD, the 2005 debut album that put the Dolls on the global pop map. The Rodney Jerkins-produced track will be released commercially on May 27.

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In anticipation for the release of Batman Gotham Knight we are presenting the following widget courtesy of Warner Bros. This new widget will allow you to sign up and experience plenty of fan extras. The widget gives you a chance to check out new images, trailers, movie clips, character information and information and specifics on the DVD. You can also sign up to receive updates.

Own it on DVD, Blu-Ray and On Demand: July 8th and in the meantime visit the Official Batman Gotham Knight Website.

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From Ghost House Underground, the Makers of 30 Days of Night and The Grudge, Comes THE TATTOOIST - The Supernatural Thriller, Starring Jason Behr, Debuts on DVD June 26, 2008

Bonus Features Include Bonus Digital Copy of the Film, Deleted Scenes, Five Featurettes and Audio Commentary with Director Peter Burger and Jason Behr

From Ghost House Underground comes their newest evolution in terror – The Tattooist – on DVD June 26 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The supernatural thriller, by first time feature film director Peter Burger, follows the horror that results when an American tattoo artist steals a sacred Samoan artifact. The film stars Jason Behr (The Grudge, Dragon Wars, TV’s “Roswell”), Mia Blake (No.2, Fracture), David Fane (Sione’s Wedding), Robbie Magasiva (Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers), and Michael Hurst (TV’s “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys”). The DVD includes a Bonus Digital Copy where consumers can unlock a digital copy of the film to play on their PC and/or PSP® (Playstation Portable) System. Additional bonus materials include deleted scenes, audio commentary with Director Peter Burger and Jason Behr, and five behind-the-scenes featurettes. The DVD will be available for $24.94 SRP.

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Want a nice, frank conversation? Corner Greg Rucka and pick a subject. He is anything but restrained, speaking freely and constantly exuding the kind of creative flashpoint from which arises his fascinating array of benchmark characters.

Raised on California’s Central Coast, and schooled at Vassar College and USC, Rucka brings a street sensibility to his work – which has ranged from nearly a dozen novels and several short stories to a daunting list of comics, non-fiction essays and, now, a segment of the highly-anticipated animated film, “Batman Gotham Knight.”

“Batman Gotham Knight,” the third film in the ongoing series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies, will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray disc, and will also be available that day On Demand via digital cable and for download through broadband sites. The film is produced as a collaboration between DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation.

If you want to read a great Greg Rucka biography, or two, go to his website. It’s worth the trip. What you won’t read there is the following Q&A … and if you like that, there’s even more interesting information, images, shout-outs and a brand new widget at the film’s official website.

Question:
As this is your first time writing for animation, how did you feel about the translation of your words to the screen?

Greg Rucka answers:
It was dynamite, especially the final sequences of my segment. It was almost exactly what I was going for. What was really cool was to hear Kevin Conroy say stuff that I typed. I’ve written some screen stuff before, but I haven’t written Batman for the screen before. That’s cool on one level. But I love those Alan Burnett-Bruce Timm-Paul Dini animated series – I thought it was revolutionary – and Kevin was central to that.

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LOGO GREENLIGHTS SEASON TWO OF EXES AND OHS WITH SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM STARS MICHELLE PARADISE AND MARNIE ALTON

Greenlight news comes on heels of release of Exes and Ohs: The Complete First Season DVD
New York, NY – May 21, 2008 – Through a special video message posted by Exes and Ohs stars Michelle Paradise and Marnie Alton at Logo’s AfterEllen.com, Logo today announced the greenlight of season two of Exes and Ohs, the first-ever scripted comedy about lesbian friends and relationships for a basic cable channel. The eight-episode, half-hour scripted series – based on the short film The Ten Rules: A Lesbian Survival Guide –will premiere in early 2009.

The announcement, made by series creator and star Michelle Paradise and co-star Marnie Alton, is now available for viewing at AfterEllen.com, the nation’s top-ranked lesbian-themed website, which helped propel Exes and Ohs’ first season success through video blogs about the show and a powerful community of fans who shared in the show’s experience. The news was announced on the heels of the availability of Exes and Ohs: The Complete First Season DVD at retail stores and at the shop at LOGOonline.com.

Exes and Ohs follows the adventures of Jennifer (Michelle Paradise), a documentary filmmaker and her search for Ms. Right, telling the story of lesbian survival in life and love in Seattle, WA. Jennifer tries to keep up with the high-drama dating world, fulfill her creative ambitions, avoid the danger of professional and romantic complacency and embrace the “rules” of lesbian life, love and community.
Jennifer is surrounded by a group of close and diverse friends: Sam (Marnie Alton), was Jennifer’s first love but is now her fun-loving, commitment-phobic ex-girlfriend; long-time partners in love and business Chris (Megan Cavanagh) and Kris (Angela Featherstone) are trying to run a home-based pet accessory enterprise while overrun by pets with whom they’re too in love to give up for adoption.

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Writer: Michelle Paradise
Director: Lee Friedlander, Mina Shum, Gary Harvey
Cast: Michelle Paradise, Marnie Alton, Angela Featherstone, Heather Matarazzo, Megan Cavanagh, Amy Dudgeon, Stacy Grant, Darby Stanchfield
Rating: Not Rated
Studio: MTV
Release Date: May 20, 2008

Move over The L Word because Logo’s new lesbian-driven series Exes & Ohs is set to give the popular Showtime drama a run for its money. Sure, Logo is a much newer network and Exes & Ohs only had six episodes during its first season run, but fans seem receptive to this new show because it seems more real to them.

This witty take on the lesbian life is garnering a fan base that has fans clamoring for a second season. While only six episodes were produced for the first season, the network hasn’t yet decided on whether a second season is in Logo’s best interest or not. I’m hoping it does return because I really was able to get into this show a lot more than I thought I would!

Release Information:
Exes & Ohs debuted on Logo (Showcase in Canada) on October 8, 2007. The show was based on the short, The Ten Rules: A Lesbian Survival Guide, which was made by the writer, producer, and star of Exes & Ohs, Michelle Paradise. The show had a six episode first season and as I previously mentioned, it is still in discussion as to whether a second season will be produced.

Exes & Ohs: The Complete First Season was just released on May 20, 2008, through MTV (Paramount), Logo’s parent company. The DVD is available both online and off at a selection of retailers. At Amazon, you can pick up a copy of Exes & Ohs: The Complete First Season for $16.99.

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Serenity Fall’s Favorite Super Sleuth is Back on the Case!

ROXY HUNTER AND THE SECRET OF THE SHAMAN

Roxy Returns to DVD with Extensive Bonus Materials, Including Two Never-Before-Seen Music Videos, a Blooper Reel, and Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes. The All-New Movie as Seen on Nickelodeon Debuts on DVD July 15

Serenity Fall’s favorite pre-teen sleuth is back on the case when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment debuts Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman on DVD July 15, 2008. Rising tween star Aria Wallace (The Perfect Man, Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost) returns in the role she made famous with Demetrius Joyette (The Pacifier) also returning as her boy genius best friend, as the dynamic duo team up again to save their hometown’s 150th birthday celebration.

The DVD is packed with special features, including a blooper reel and two all-new music videos featuring Aria Wallace. The disc also contains two featurettes, the ‘making of” documentary Creating the Secret of the Shaman and On the Set with Aria Wallace, in which a camera follows Aria Wallace around to see what it’s like for her to live as a working child actress. Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman, which originally aired on Nickelodeon, will be available for $19.95 SLP.

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