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New On Video & DVD Season 12 Originally created by cartoonist , "Our Favorite Family," has graced the small screen in one form or another for over 20 years. The first appeared on television as the subjects of interstitial "shorts" on The Show in April of 1987. The Simpsons remained a staple on The Tracey Ullman Show for three seasons until they premiered in their own half-hour series, on December 17, 1989. With the help of Jim Brooks and , Matt Groening's cartoon family turned into an instant success. Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general. The Simpsons returned to Fox for its 12th season, packing some serious celebrity heat (Edward Norton, Justin Timberlake, Stephen King, and Roger Daltry each make an appearance) and offering up a brand new boatload of quotable lines. Beginning with the annual "Treehouse of Horror" episode, the year went on to include some of the series’ best- ever entries, including "HOMR" (doctors find a crayon in Homer’s brain), "Worst Episode Ever" (Bart and Milhouse take over the Android’s Dungeon), and "New Kids on the Blecch" (Bart, Nelson, Millhouse, and Ralph join a boy band). This collection includes all 21 episodes from Season 12, as well as extensive, insightful commentaries from the writers, producers, and cast members. Currently in its 21st season, The Simpsons has piled up over 440 episodes, over 20 , a handful of music albums, countless endorsements and merchandise, and even made the jump to the silver screen in the summer of 2007. Fox Two and a Half Men Season 6 Charlie Sheen takes a starring role in Two And A Half Men, a genial CBS comedy about a dysfunctional family. Sheen plays Charlie Harper, who enjoys the bachelor life in his Malibu beach house. His existence consists of an endless stream of partying and dating until his brother, Alan (Jon Cryer), moves in with him. Alan's life has fallen apart after a separation from his wife, but he still has custody of his young son, Jake (Angus T. Jones), who also moves into Charlie's home. Support- ing characters include Alan's crazy ex-wife, Charlie and Alan's overbearing mother, and their sharp-tongued housekeeper, Berta. The makeshift family formed by Charlie, Alan, and Jake provides plenty of laughs and a few poignant moments. This sixth seasons finds Charlie turning over a new leaf when a new woman enters his life, while Jake discovers romance with the girl next door. Warner Supernatural Season 4 Resurrection. After enduring unspeakable torture, Dean escapes from Hell, rescued by an all-powerful creature he’s never seen before an Angel a warrior of God who recruits Sam and Dean into Heaven’s battle against Hell. And there are whispers that a certain fallen angel will soon be freed from his prison deep in Hell: Lucifer. If Sam and Dean can’t stop it – if Lucifer walks free – he’ll bring on the Apocalypse. Meanwhile, the Winchester Brothers reunite and hit the road, battling the supernatural wherever they go. They encounter demons, spirits, Dracula himself and even a drunk, heavily armed 7-foot-tall teddy bear. All the while, the ultimate war draws them into its horror throughout this enthralling 6-Disc, 22-Episode Season Four. Caught between Heaven and Hell, between God and the Devil, the Winchester brothers must battle for the future of humankind. Warner La Cosa Nostra The Mafia An Expose Contains Coming to America/Al Capone; Valachi-Luciano-Genovese/Hollywood; Vegas/Hoffa; Kennedy Collection/Gallo- Colombo-Bonanno; Gotti/Resume. The Mafia: An Expose - Coming to America/Al Capone Part of a series documenting the history of the Mafia in America, Coming to America/Al Capone covers how the Italian mafia immigrated to America and got the family business up and running. Mafia kingpin Al Capone's life story is told in the second portion of this disc, from his early days as a young gangster and his reign as Chicago's most infamous Prohibition-era bootlegger and mob boss to his inevitable incarceration in Alcatraz prison. The Mafia: An Expose - Valachi/Luciano/Genovese and Hollywood Part of a series documenting the history of the Mafia in America, this segment of The Mafia: An Expose profiles the lives of historic mobsters Joe Valachi, Lucky Luciano and members of the Genovese family. Photos, film footage and interviews depict how they built up their empires of crime, sent hit men after competi- tors and ratted each other out to the feds. The shady life of Luciano's partner in crime, Meyer Lansky, is also documented. The Mafia: An Expose - Vegas and Hoffa This behind-the-scenes documentary peers into the world of real-life gangsters, gambling and backroom negotiations. The video's first half looks at Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, whose "crazy" idea of building casinos in the desert led to the sprawling, gaudy metropolis of Las Vegas. The second half of the video tells the story of Jimmy Hoffa, who became the powerful leader of the Teamsters Union before disappearing mysteri- ously years later. The Mafia: An Expose - The Kennedy Connection and Gallo/Colombo/Bonanno Part of a series documenting the history of the Mafia in America, this segment of The Mafia: An Expose explores through photos, film and interviews the possible connection of John F. Kennedy's assassination to organized crime. The second part of this documentary covers the war between competing mob families in the 1960s as they tried to gain rule over their territories, a war in which kidnappings and mob hits became commonplace. The Mafia: An Expose - Gotti and a Mafia Resume Part of a series documenting the history of the Mafia in America, this segment of The Mafia: An Expose profiles John Gotti, who rose to infamy as mob boss of the Gambino crime family. Gotti's story is told through photos, film and interviews and includes his conviction based on Sammy Gravano's testimony. The second part of this video covers mob ties to politics, economics and celebrities in New York, Chicago, Las Vegas and Hollywood. Madacy The Valachi Papers Based on Peter Maas's best- selling account of Joseph Valachi's prison confessions and Senate testimony, this fascinating Mafia exposé was forced to film abroad in Italy, bowing to pressure from unexplained "accidents." As an incarcerated Valachi (Charles Bronson) recounts his employment with the infamous Vito Genovese (Lino Ventura) the most feared of all Mafia dons he makes history by pointing fingers and naming names. Columbia Tristar Madacy NFL New York Giants 10 Greatest Games Culled from the archives of NFL films, this action-packed collection features 10 of the New York Giants' most exhilarating games, from the rout of Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXI to their stunning underdog win in Super Bowl XLII. Featuring the likes of Lawrence Taylor, Phil Simms, Jeff Hostetler and Eli Manning, this thrilling compilation boasts the greatest moments in Giants' history, all presented in their original broadcast. Warner NFL San Francisco 49ers Five Greatest Games Relive the San Francisco 49ers' greatest football moments with this thrilling compilation, which features all five Super Bowl championship victories presented in their original broadcasts. Led by Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young and Bill Walsh, the 49ers have cemented their status as one of the greatest dynasties in all of professional sports. Highlights include Rice setting the mark for most points in Bowl history.