Total Number of DVDs in the category Special Interest : 20

 

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DVD Spectacular

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Studio: Delos
MPAA Rating: NR
DVD Release: 30 Dec 1899

 

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Summary: Gaelforce Dance is the story of two lovers, Lorcan and Aisling who, as our tale begins, are blissfully unaware of the passion that will erupt between them, leading the lovers into a maelstrom of forbidden love and their community into a cauldron of hate. A story told through music and dance...truly an Irish Dance Spectacular!


 

Endless Summer

Director: Bruce Brown
Starring: Robert August, Mike Hynson
Studio: Image
MPAA Rating: NR
DVD Release: 23 May 2000

 

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Summary: They call it the Endless Summer, the ultimate surfing adventure, crossing the globe in search of the perfect wave. From the uncharted waters of West Africa, to the shark-filled seas of Australia, to the tropical paradise of Tahiti and beyond, these California surfers accomplish in a few months what most people never do in a lifetime...They live their dream.

Director Bruce Brown creates a film so powerful it has become a timeless masterpiece that continues to capture the imagination of every new generation. When it first played in theaters, audiences lined up to see it again and again, spellbound by its thrilling excitement and awesome photography. But in fact, what's most compelling about the film is the sport of surfing itself, and once you've seen it, you'll never forget why.


 

Extreme Impact

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Studio: Madacy Entertainment
MPAA Rating: NR
DVD Release: 30 Dec 1899

 

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Summary: What happens when Stock Car, Iny Car, Sprint Car and Oval Track Dirt Bike racers push themselves and their machines too fast, too far and too ferociously? Watch as the best American racers crash and burn in the most awesome racing action video ever! The excitement is well "rounded out" with lingering shots of gorgeous women, all in the briefest of costumes, in a speedway bikini contest.


 

Lord Stanley's Cup

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Starring: Denis Leary
Studio: USA Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: NR
DVD Release: 10 Oct 2000

 

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Summary: At 107 years old, it has been witness to hockey's most public, historic moments and its players' most private celebrations. It has been a quest of Presidents and Prime Ministers, Canadians, Americans, Russians, Finns, Swedes, Czechs, Slovakians, Koreans, among others. It has held center stage before throngs of adoring fans. It has been an honored guest at city parades. It is the only inanimate object to be a guest of late night talk show kings. Indeed, if the Stanley Cup could talk, it would have quite a few interesting stories to tell.

Now, through advanced DVD technology, the Stanley Cup talks louder than ever, and its stories come to life like never before! Packed with statistics, historical features, bonus footage, and newly hosted by Denis Leary in 5.1 Surround Sound, Lord Stanley's Cup on DVD is the definitive way to experience hockey's ultimate prize. Relive like never before the Stanley Cup's unique history, dating back to 1893, and witness its evolution through the eyes of the heroes who have hoisted the Cup overhead, fulfilling every NHL player's childhood dream.

This exciting new DVD showcases the National Hockey League's most thrilling Stanley Cup Playoff games and performers, including Peter Forsberg's hat trick against the Florida Panthers, Mario Lemieux's heroics against the Minnesota North Stars, Patrick Roy's consistent brilliance in four Stanley Cup finals, as well as bonus footage from the thrilling series ending 1999 game six and 2000 game six.

Discover for yourself in Lord Stanley's Cup on DVD what the Stanley Cup is and what it means; why this mystical object has its own bodyguards; why it has the power to make grown men weep and rejoice; and why the Stanley Cup, a priceless symbol, has become the most treasured trophy in all of sport.


 

On Any Sunday

Director: Bruce Brown
Starring: Steve McQueen
Studio: Monterey
MPAA Rating: NR
DVD Release: 12 Oct 1999

 

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Summary: The classic motorcycle documentary conveys the danger and thrill of the high-speed chase, the rugged freedom of off-roading and the true spirit of the sport of motorcycling. Also features a tribute to Steve McQueen, who was an avid cyclist. Nominated for an Academy Award.


 

Stomp Out Loud

Director: Steve McNicholas
Starring: Dashiell Eaves, Keith Middleton, Anthony Sparks
Studio: HBO
MPAA Rating: PG-13
DVD Release: 05 Sep 2000

 

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Summary: The International Stage Sensation Takes To The Streets Of New York

Using ordinary objects to make extraordinary sounds, Stomp is a unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy. After breaking box office records around the world and four years of sell-out performances Off-Broadway, the show's creators have finally brought the energy and excitement of this rhythmic spectacular to home video, filmed live in New York City.

Featuring newly choreographed performances from the stage show along with all-new stage and street work, Stomp Out Loud makes spectacular rhythms out of the everyday. Whether dangling precariously from a massive billboard overlooking Manhattan, or putting the slam into slam-dunk on the streets of the Big Apple, it is an explosive mix of music and dance, created by drumming, shaking, rattling and rolling anything that makes a sound from the obvious, to the very unexpected. So get ready to Stomp Out Loud.


 

Tae Kickboxing: The Complete Aero-Kickboxing System

Director: Syd Rodocker
Starring: Fairlie Arrow
Studio: Madacy
MPAA Rating: NR
DVD Release: 15 Jun 1999

 

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Summary: The perfect program for aerobic kickboxing workouts at home. Black Belt and certified Tae-Kwon-Do instructor Fairlie Arrow has created "The Complete Aero-Kickboxing System" with total body-shaping workouts using the basic moves of martial arts. This workout system tones and strengthens your whole body as you gradually work up to the challenging, high-energy aerobics. Aerobic kickboxing burns up to eight hundred calories an hour, nearly twice as much as all other workouts, and Fairlie Arrow's system shapes every part of your body with constant movement, while you learn martial arts moves and a self-defense mindset.


 

Tae-Bo Live

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Starring: Billy Blanks
Studio: Ventura Distribution
MPAA Rating: G
DVD Release: 26 Sep 2000

 

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Summary: the new evolution of the ultimate body workout.

All 4 TaeBo videos on 1 DVD

instructional,

basic,

advanced,

8-minute


 

The Ultimate DVD Platinum

Director: Richard J. Casey
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Studio: Unapix Entertainment
MPAA Rating: NR
DVD Release: 18 Jan 2000

 

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Summary: Home Theater Set-Up and Diagnostic Tools.

Maximize system perrformance with laboratory-quality calibration tools. Provisions for stereo audio, multi-channel audio and video set-up.

DTS Audio Demonstration - Select from multiple audio demonstration tracks featuring DTS Surround Sound audio.

Dolby and DTS Surround Sound Comparison - Including video clips from Mickey Hart, Thomas Dolby and Jan Hammer.

High Resolution 96/24 Audio Track - Featuring audiophile quality recordings from Mapleshade Studios and Wildchild! Records.

Multiple Angle Viewing - Select from up to seven viewing angles "on-the-fly." Includes incredible multiple angle scenes of the world's greatest implosions and explosions from the video series, What A Blast.

Multiple Aspect Ratio Viewing - Pan & Scan and Widescreen Letterbox videos. Select viewing mode from full frame or widescreen letterbox.

Multiple Audio Tracks - Featuring Stereo, Dolby Pro-Logic and Dolby Digital Surround. Select from multiple audio tracks featuring the latest in surround sound technology.

And much more.....


 

Video Essentials

Director:
Starring: Digital Video Essentials, Joe Kane
Studio: Dvd International
MPAA Rating: NR
DVD Release: 01 Oct 1997

 

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Summary: Optimizing Your Audio/Video System

Full Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and separate Dolby Surround mixes in each of three languages: English, Spanish, and Japanese.

Choice of Subtitles in English and Spanish.

Test signals for setting up the 1.78:1 Anamorphic Video format found on some discs that have been enhanced for the 16x9 Widescreen format.

Easy-to-follow instructions to optimize your stereo, Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital and THX-certified audio playback systems, plus equally important instructions for obtaining the best possible picture quality.

An explanation of the role played by the room environment in obtaining maximum viewing pleasure from your Home Theatre.

Adjust color, tint, brightness, contrast, and sharpness.