In our first annual Christmas Special, Chief Counsel Michael Stailey is joined by 22 of Verdict's 40 writers and editors to reminisce about their favorite holiday films and television specials of yesterday and today.

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Chief Counsel Michael Stailey gives a rundown of new DVD releases for the week of December 18 and accompanying DVD Verdict reviews. He also takes a look to notable releases arriving in January and February 2007, followed by our regular look at new films coming to theatres this weekend and spotlights interesting television for the week.

The big feature this episode is DVD Verdict's Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide, compiled by our distinguished Judges...

Saturday Night Live: Complete First Season ($69.98, Universal)

Star Trek: The Animated Series ($54.99, Paramount)

Read Judge Eric Profancik's review

 

Superman: Ultimate Collector's Edition ($99.92, Warner Home Video)

Chronicles of Narnia: Four Disc Extended Edition ($42.99, Buena Vista)

King Kong Deluxe Extended Edition Gift Set ($79.98, Universal)

Read Judge Dennis Prince's review

 

Forbidden Planet: Ultimate Collector's Edition ($59.98, Warner Home Video)

Read Judge Brett Cullum's review

 

Alfred Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection ($119.98, Universal)

King Kong Collection ($49.98, Warner Home Video)

Read Retired Judge Patrick Naugle's review

 

The Spike Lee Joint Collection ($26.98, Universal)

The Prisoner: Complete Series Megaset ($135.95, A&E Home Video)

Read Appellate Judge Mike Pinsky's review

 

Gojira: Original Japanese Masterpiece ($21.98, Classic Media)

Read Appellate Judge Jim Stewart's review

 

Pranks in the Pink: The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection - Volume 1 ($14.98, MGM)

Read Appellate Judge Jim Stewart's review

 

Creature Comforts: Complete First and Second Seasons ($40.95, Sony)

A Shot in the Dark ($14.98, MGM)

Read Appellate Judge Jim Stewart's review

 

Get Smart: Complete Collection ($199.96, TimeLife Video)

James Bond Ultimate Collection: Volume 1 ($89.98, MGM)

James Bond Ultimate Collection: Volume 2 ($89.98, MGM)

James Bond Ultimate Collection: Volume 3 ($89.98, MGM)

James Bond Ultimate Collection: Volume 4 ($89.98, MGM)

Six Feet Under: Complete Series ($279.98, HBO Home Video)

Kids in the Hall: Complete Series Megaset ($235.95, A&E Home Video)

Sesame Street: Old School - Volume 1 ($39.98, Sony Wonder)

The Best of the Electric Company: Volume 1 (1969-74) ($49.98, Shout! Factory)

Read Retired Judge Chris Claro's review

 

The Best of the Electric Company: Volume 2 ($39.98, Shout! Factory)

Read Appellate Judge Rob Lineberger's review

 

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Welcome to DVD Verdict presents, our new weekly format. Each Monday, we'll run down the entertainment schedule for film, television, and DVD, to help you plan your week. We'll also give you a sneak peek at the DVD reviews we have lined up over the next five days.

This week, Chief Counsel Michael Stailey previews George Clooney's The Good German, NBC's A Year Without a Santa Claus, and a sleigh full of TV on DVD.

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Chief Counsel Michael Stailey kicks off our Holly Jolly Christmas celebration with writer/director Bob Clark whose films BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) [Read Judge Bryan Pope's review] and A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) [Read Judge Bill Gibron's review] make the perfect bookend of classic Christmas DVDs.

Bob gives us the inside story on both pictures, the new remake of BLACK CHRISTMAS (2006) [View the trailer] by Glen Morgan and James Wong (X-Files, Millennium), and several other remakes of his films in the works by Eli Roth, Howard Stern, and Bob himself. Then stick around after the interview for voice mail highlights, and a preview of our new show format kicking off next week!

If you live in Los Angeles, don't miss the special December 19 screening of BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) with director Bob Clark and actors John Saxon and Olivia Hussey, at the New Beverly Cinema, 7165 Beverly Blvd, one block west of La Brea. This is part of Grindhouse Cinema's double feature series, with the second film being SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT (1974). Admission is $7. For more information, call (323) 465-8764 or visit Grindhouse Cinema.

And for even more BLACK CHRISTMAS information, visit danyuld's uber-fan site itsmebilly.com

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Saturday, December 02 -- LIVE from the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA. This week we're covering the world premiere of newest entry in the AIR BUD franchise -- AIR BUDDIES.

Highlights of a Q&A session with director Robert Vince and actors Richard Karn (Home Improvement), Paul Rae (Coach Carter), Trevor Wright (George Lopez), Dominic Scott Kay (Charlotte's Web), Skyler Gisondo (Jam), Tyler Guerrero (Medium), and Christian Pike (Strong Medicine); and audio clips from the film.

AIR BUDDIES comes to DVD on December 12 from Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Order it now from Amazon.com.

This is the first in our EXHIBIT series, covering premieres, film festivals, award shows, and more. We encourage your comments and suggestions by emailing us or calling the hotline (open 24/7) at (310) 878-4968.

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