Some pretty cool discs are being released this week. Check out these new titles: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - this big-budget film featuring "the ultimate elite fighting force" looks like it'll do better in home video market than it did at the box office; North By Northwest: 50th Anniversary Edition [review] - Strong performances, beautiful landscapes, great music and plenty of twists and turns make this thriller a joy to watch, whether you've seen it a dozen times or haven't had the pleasure yet; and Wings of Desire [review]- This is the best of the best - a film that is endlessly affecting and that always seems bold and new no matter how many times you see it. Go out and buy a copy. Other releases of note include:  The Shield: Complete Series [review], The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 [review], and Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express [review]. Be sure to check out our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.