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Mortal Kombat Deception
Game: Mortal Kombat Deception Platform: Xbox Studio: Midway Rating: 6.5/10 GAME STUDIO DESCRIPTION: Shocking and evil, Mortal Kombat: Deception pushes martial arts-style fighting and the Mortal Kombat franchise to new heights with an innovative fighting system, unparalleled depth and brutally intense action that will appeal to long-time Mortal Kombat fans as well as next-generation gamers.…
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Michael McDonald – Motown Two
Artist: Michael McDonald Title: Motown Two Label: Universal Rating: 6/10 CORPORATE LINE: Everyone thinks they can sing Motown, and let’s be honest, nearly everyone has. Few are as qualified, in every sense, as the man who does it to inspiring effect on the new album Michael McDonald Motown. Thousands of hopeful young singers have paid…
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Ray
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Richard Schiff, Aunjanue Ellis Studio: Universal Rating: 9/10 CORPORATE LINE: Ray is the never-before-told, musical biographical drama of American legend Ray Charles. Featuring a remarkable performance from Jamie Foxx in the central role, Ray follows the inspiring story of a one-of-a-kind genius. Born in a poor town in…
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Jacki-O – Poe Little Rich Girl
Artist: Jacki-O Title: Poe Little Rich Girl Label: TVT Rating: 6/10 CORPORATE LINE: The twenty-something rapper and songwriter is a triple threat offering real and raw lyrics, a nimble delivery and a face and style that seduces. She has an inner might and charming personality that keeps her above the urban stereotypes. That powerful combination…
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Fabolous – Interview [2004]
Maybe it’s his sly, laid back style or maybe it’s his “Hollywood-ready good looks” (Rolling Stone), but who knew that when John Jackson chose to call himself “Fabolous,” the name would define his career? Despite being released on September 11, 2001 (the same day as veteran Jay Z, by the way), Fab’s dynamic debut album,…
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Saw
Cast: ary Elwes, Monica Potter, Danny Glover Studio: Lions Gate Rating: 5/10 CORPORATE LINE: How far would you go to save your own life? Prepare yourself for a gut-wrenching trip into the heart of terror with SAW, Lions Gate Films’ gripping horror film starring Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter and Leigh Whannell. Obsessed with…
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Arrested Development: Season One
Cast: Justin bateman, Jeffrey tambor Studio: Fox Rating: 9/10 CORPORATE LINE: In this critically acclaimed hit sitcom, you’ll meet the suddenly penniless, and equally clueless, Bluth family. Accustomed to their wildly affluent lifestyle, they can’t seem to grasp the fact that now the head of the family (Jeffrey Tambor, in an Emmy-nominated performance*) is in…
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Van Helsing HD-DVD
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, Elena Anaya, David Wenham Studio: Universal Rating: 6.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: Into this world, brought to life and played out on massive sets and sweeping locations, Sommers brings Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman), the legendary monster hunter born in the pages of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. In his ongoing battle to…
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Van Helsing DVD
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, Elena Anaya, David Wenham Studio: Universal Rating: 6.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: Into this world, brought to life and played out on massive sets and sweeping locations, Sommers brings Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman), the legendary monster hunter born in the pages of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. In his ongoing battle to…
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Ed Wood: Special Edition DVD
Cast: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette, Jeffrey Jones, Bill Murray Studio: Touchstone Rating: 8.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: Touchstone Home Entertainment proudly presents the ED WOOD SPECIAL EDITION, on DVD on October 19, 2004. An offbeat, comical, moving film from acclaimed director Tim Burton (“Big Fish,” “Batman,” “Edward Scissorhands”), ED WOOD SPECIAL EDITION…
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