DVD Talk writer Francis Rizzo III is live at the 2007 NY Comic-Con and is filing live reports from the show floor. So far in his first day Francis has reports on DC direct to DVD, Friday the 13th, The Thing and Nightmare on Elm Street toys, Guy Ritchie's Game Keeper, Sierra Online's Free Style Street Basketball and Top Cow. Find out how Comic-Con NY is measuring up to the San Diego Comic-Con International and what surprises Francis Rizzo III uncovers. Francis will be at Comic-Con NY all weekend long, so be sure to keep checking in with his live coverage.

Joel Schumacher follows up The Phantom of the Opera with a twisted little thriller called The Number 23 with Jim Carrey in the latest of his non-comedic roles. The mystery unravels as Carrey becomes obsessed with a book that's, apparently, based on his life. Virginia Madsen costars. Funny, I thought The Number 23 was the amount of dollar bills you'll shell out if you see this flick in New York City as it opens this weekend. Wink, wink... Also in theaters this week is Reno 911!: Miami - Comedy Central's hilarious series comes to the big screen in all its uncensored glory; The Astronaut Farmer - Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, and Bruce Dern star in this film about an astronaut who decides to retire in order to save his family farm; and Amazing Grace - Michael Apted directs this interesting and admirable period drama. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Ghost Rider, Bridge to Terabithia, Breach, Music and Lyrics, An Unreasonable Man, Daddy's Little Girls, Factory Girl, Hannibal Rising. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.

A number of notable TV on DVD releases reviewed recently including: Family Ties - The Complete First Season - the extremely humble start to a show that would become a fixture of Prime Time TV; What's New, Scooby-Doo? - The Complete First Season - the classic TV show gets an update that will please kids and is strong enough that even Scooby-Doo classisits will enjoy. The Last of the Mohicans - the 1971 BBC production gets closer to the novel than any other version but suffers from some technical issues; Dick Van Dyke - In Rare Form - an absolute must for any fan of Dick Van Dyke. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.

DVD Stalk is back at it and packed with tons of great reviews (including a look at Dario Argento's Masters of Horror: Pelts, another horror sequel, Open Water 2: Adrift, and several Region 2 Horror Highlights), information on all of this week's horror releases, and previews of some upcoming scares. We also have our usual bag of evil goodies, including the DVD Stalk Blog and an opportunity to load up on DVD Stalk apparel. We hope you'll check out DVD Stalk and drop us a line to let us know what you think. Check out our daily DVD Stalk Blog, join us in the DVD Stalk Forum to chat about all things horror, friend us on DVD Stalk's MySpace, drop by the DVD Stalk Apparel Store, and be sure to check out DVD Talk's reviews of over 1,700 Horror DVDs.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: A Man for All Seasons - Fred Zinnemann's film of Robert Bolt's play holds up as a superior drama; Blume in Love - Paul Mazursky's look at an upscale divorce in swinging California is funny, sentimental and decidedly un-P.C.; Hercules and the Captive Women - Reg Park flexes his muscles and grins his way through a darn good sword 'n' sandal tale of the lost land of Atlantis; Here Comes Mr. Jordan - Robert Montgomery plays musical souls in perhaps the most winsome of the films blanc; The Clock - Vincente Minnelli scores a hit by experimenting in a minor key: Judy Garland and Robert Walker's 'ordinary' romance is a good stab at naturalism through the MGM fog of glamour. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

A good week for notable DVDs including: Babel [DVD Review | HD Review | Blu-Ray Review] - our reviewers are solidly split over this Academy Award Nominated film as we bring you reviews of the release in all its forms; The Prestige [DVD Review | Blu-Ray Review] - Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and Michael Caine all deliver exceptional performances in another fine Christopher Nolan film; Flushed Away - smart, funny and complete thrill, the kind of movie adults will enjoy watching with thier kids; Dixie Chicks: Shut Up & Sing [Review] - an astonishing documentary -- passionate, energetic, provocative, frustrating and funny. Other notable DVDs out this week include: American Hardcore [Review], For Your Consideration, Gandhi, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints [Review], Gunbuster [Review], Johnny Carson Show [Review], Man of the Year and Open Water 2 [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.

This week we have a very special HD DVD Giveaway. If you are looking to get started in HD and want to quickly build your HD library with quality titles, this giveaway is for you. 5 luck winners will each get a HD DVD prize pack featuring 7 of the top recent HD DVD releases including: Babel, Black Rain, The Departed, Fearless, Hollywoodland, Lady in The Water and Lucky # Slevin. Enter now for your chance to win. Also be sure to check out our newly updated HD DVD Shopping Guide, Reviews of all the latest HD DVDs and our HD column High Def Revolution.

This week we have a number of clips from the DVD release of The Prestige - from acclaimed director Christopher Nolan and starring a powerhouse cast including Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Caine. The Prestige is the mysterious story of two magicians in Victorian-era London whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy filled with obsession, deceit and jealousy with astonishing twists and deadly consequences. The Prestige DVD special features including: the insightful The Director’s Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan, a multi-part behind-the scenes look at all aspects of the creation of the film, and The Art of the Prestige interactive gallery. Watch these clips from The Prestige: Real Magic, How did He do it?, Bullet Catch, Water Trick, Electrical Fence. Also watch clips from the Behind The Scenes on the DVD: Interview with The Screenwriter, Hugh Jackman and Magicians and Scientists.

With over 18,500 DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: Confetti - a sweet romantic comedy with an excellent cast full of real laughs and endearingly quirky and outrageous characters; The U.S. vs. John Lennon - pairs a solid collection of footage with plenty of interesting interviews resulting in a well-rounded release that fans of the late legend will enjoy; Soup of the Day - an innovative web based series translates well into DVD; Bicycle Thieves - a stellar presentation of an important film, De Sica's portrait of a working father who is running out of options is emotionally powerful and morally relevant; Land Of Look Behind - a fascinating study of a unique spiritual culture and the people who have shaped it as much as it is an exploration of a musical genre; When a Woman Ascends the Stairs - a kind of intimate expose, one that's as unflinchingly honest as it is a beautifully structured and acted by its players, and it's a must-have. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week including a the ability to Browse reviews by studio.

In the latest installment of High-Def Revolution we take a look at the flood of music releases in HD. DVD Talk's review staff has sifted through many of these shows, which have typically focused on established artists with decades' worth of material. We've compiled a roundup of the fifteen or so concerts on HD DVD and Blu-ray including: U2: Rattle & Hum, The Black Crowes: Freak N' Roll, Elvis Costello and the Imposters: Live in Memphis, Eagles: Farewell Tour I - Live from Melbourne, Heart: Alive in Seattle and more. Read High-Def Revolution: Music on HD and check out our over 300 HD DVD and Blu-Ray Disc Reviews. Also if you need help getting started with HD, check out our HD Buying Guide.

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