Web posted October 4, 2007

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'F4: Silver Surfer' hangs ten on DVD

By DAVID GERMAIN
Selected home-video releases

The comic book world's little dysfunctional family of mutated superheroes returns, along with their archenemy and a new menace from space. With Tim Story again directing, the sequel reteams Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis and Chris Evans as the foursome who gained superpowers from cosmic radiation, this time joining forces with their evil mutant foe (Julian McMahon) to stop an emissary (voiced by Laurence Fishburne) of Earth's destruction. The movie comes in single- or two-disc DVD releases or a Blu-ray high-definition disc, all featuring commentary with Story, producer Avi Arad and some of their collaborators. The two-disc and Blu-ray releases also have deleted and extended scenes with commentary from Story, along with featurettes on the Fantastic Four's slick new flying car and the comic book history of Fishburne's Silver Surfer character. Single DVD, $29.98; two-disc DVD set, $34.98; Blu-ray, $39.98.

"1408"

John Cusack stars in the horror hit about a skeptic whose career as a debunker of paranormal phenomena takes a turn into terror when he checks into a New York City hotel room where 57 deaths have occurred over the years. Samuel L. Jackson co-stars in a small but memorable role as the hotel manager who discourages Cusack from staying there. The movie comes in a single-disc edition with the theatrical cut or in a two-disc set with both the theatrical version and filmmaker Mikael Hafstrom's extended director's cut, which includes an alternate ending. Single DVD, $29.95; two-disc DVD set, $32.95.

"The Jungle Book"

For its 40th anniversary, Disney's animated adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale returns in a two-disc set loaded with more than just the bare necessities. The film follows the adventures of Mowgli, a boy raised in the wild, among such creatures as Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear, Kaa the python and King Louie the ape while journeying to the "man-village." DVD set, $29.99.

"Caligula"

The 1979 shocker featured a top-name cast led by Malcolm McDowell in the title role, Peter O'Toole, Helen Mirren and John Gielgud in a bloody, sexually explicit portrait of Rome under the debased rule of the notorious emperor, Caligula. The three-disc set has the unrated theatrical release and an alternate version with added footage. McDowell and Mirren offer commentary, while the set also has deleted and alternate scenes, a behind-the-scenes look and interviews with director Tinto Brass and Penthouse founder Bob Guccione, a producer on the film. The movie also is being released in single-disc editions with either the unrated cut or an R-rated version. DVD set, $39.99; single DVD versions, $19.99 each.

TV on DVD:

"The War" - DVD set, $129.99

"Jericho: The First Season" -DVD set, $54.99.

"Shark: Season One" - DVD set, $59.98.

"Entourage: Season Three, Part 2" - DVD set, $39.98.

"Criminal Minds: The Second Season" - DVD set, $64.99.

"How I Met Your Mother: Season Two" - DVD set, $39.98.

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