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Lincoln
Argo (Rental Edition)
7 Golden Globe Award Nominations; 4 SAG Award Nominations
4 Golden Globe Award Nominations; 2 SAG Award Nominations Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, John Goodman On November 4, 1979, Iranian militants stormed the American embassy in Tehran and captured dozens of American hostages, sparking a 444day ordeal. There’s a little-known footnote to the crisis: six Americans escaped, and a midlevel agent named Antonio Mendez devised an ingenious yet incredibly risky plan to rescue them. R 120 min. (2012) Drama “...one of the best movies of the year.”
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th president’s tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country, and abolish slavery. PG13 150 min. (2012) Drama
- Richard Roeper
“An entertaining, real-life, race-the-clock thriller…”
Coming Soon
DVD 10022997...................... $22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10022995...................... $29.99
$90 Million box office
- New York Daily News
Available February 19
DVD (WS) 10022476.......................... $17.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10022471.......................... $18.99
$26 Million box office
Flight
Cloud Atlas (Rental Edition)
Golden Globe Award and SAG Award Nomination Best Drama Actor Denzel Washington Starring: Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman A seasoned airline pilot miraculously crash-lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on the plane. R 138 min. (2012) Drama “Denzel Washington gives one of his most nuanced and impressive performances.”
Golden Globe Nomination Best Original Score Starring: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present, and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution. The story is a time-shifting weave of six interlinking narratives, with diverse settings, from the savagery of a Pacific Island in the 1850s to a dystopian Korea of the near future. R 172 min. (2012) Sci-Fi
- Richard Roeper
“...it’s a thoroughly engrossing experience.” - San Francisco Chronicle
Available February 5
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$25 Million box office
Alex Cross Starring: Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox, Edward Burns Follows the young homicide detective/ psychologist as he meets his match in a serial killer. The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting action thriller. PG13 101 min. (2012) Action
“The Wachowskis’ best movie since ‘The Matrix.’” - Entertainment Weekly “...polarizing, ambitious…” - Richard Roeper
Available February 5
DVD (WS) 10022475.......................... $17.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10022470.......................... $18.99
$15 Million box office
The Man with the Iron Fists
“...Tyler Perry is a powerful screen presence.”
Starring: Rza, Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu On the hunt for a fabled treasure of gold, a band of warriors, assassins, and a rogue British soldier descend upon a village in feudal China, where a humble blacksmith looks to defend himself and his fellow villagers. The blacksmith has been forced by radical tribal factions to create elaborate tools of destruction. When the clans’ brewing war boils over, the stranger channels an ancient energy to transform himself into a human weapon. UR 95 min. (2012) Action
Available March 5
- Los Angeles Times
DVD (WS) 10020667.......................... $22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10020651.......................... $29.99
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“Matthew Fox...he is that freakin’ scary.”
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“...one of the best movies ever…” “As endearing as it is exhausting...” - Variety DVD (WS) 10022905.......................... $22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10022892.......................... $26.99
children’s The Adventures of Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and Becky Thatcher stow away with Mark Twain on his magical airship and take an incredible journey through time in search of Halley’s Comet. Along the way they encounter a variety of Twain’s storybook characters. G 86 min. (1985) DVD (WS) 10012244...............$14.99 ISBN N/A
Blu-ray (WS) 10012235...............$16.99 (Collector’s Edition) ISBN N/A
Bob the Builder Teamwork Time
Dizzy wants to prove she’s a whiz at being helpful but learns that being thoughtful is what really gets the job done! Spud goes missing before a big performance; can Dizzy save the day so the show can go on? Roley is determined to do a weather rap and soon learns that safety comes first! When Scrambler fails to build a tree house on his own, he finds it takes a team to get a project off the ground. NR 55 min. DVD
ISBN N/A
10010536................. $8.99
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days
Starring: Zachary Gordon, Steve Zahn, Robert Capron When Greg Heffley’s dad threatens to send him to military school if he doesn’t stay out of trouble, Greg finds all-new ways to land himself in the doghouse! PG 94 min. (2012) $48M
“Real family harmony emerges.” - San Francisco Chronicle
“...the movie entertains…” - Entertainment Weekly “...not so wimpy...” - Associated Press DVD
ISBN N/A
(WS) 10013187...............$22.99
Blu-ray (WS) 10013184...............$29.99 ISBN N/A
Ice Age
Continental Drift Starring: Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo Scrat’s constant quest for an acorn causes a shift in the ice. Manny, Sid, and Diego end up stranded on an iceberg in the middle of the sea. A group of misfit pirates are determined to stop the trio from ever returning home. PG 88 min. (2012) $160M “...quite loveable.” - Los Angeles Times “...visually inventive high points.” - Hollywood Reporter DVD (WS) 10012390...............$22.99 ISBN N/A
Blu-ray (WS) 10012416...............$29.99 ISBN N/A
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey & Donald Have a Farm
With an oink-oink here, and a moomoo there, it’s time to sing along, plant the crops, and feed the animals on the new clubhouse farm. But when Farmer Pete’s giant windmill blows all the cows, chickens, and piggies out of their pens, Mickey and Donald will need to find the right Mouseketools to find all the animals and bring them home. TVY 126 min. DVD (WS) 10013300...............$16.99 ISBN N/A
My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic Adventures in the Crystal Empire
A magical empire has suddenly appeared in the arctic north of Equestria and Princess Celestia needs Twilight and her friends to find a way to protect it. While her friends try to keep the Crystal Ponies occupied at the Crystal Faire, Twilight searches for the hidden Crystal Heart that is the key to keeping their empire safe from harm. TVY 120 min. DVD (WS) 10012243...............$14.99
Starring: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Willem Dafoe In the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, Marlin, an overly protective clownfish, embarks on a daring rescue mission when his beloved son, Nemo, gets scooped up by a diver. With his unforgettable friend Dory by his side, Marlin encounters an ocean full of memorable comedic characters on his momentous journey— to find Nemo. G 100 min. (2003) $340M DVD (WS) 10738008...............$33.99 (Collector’s Edition) ISBN N/A
Blu-ray (WS) 10730105...............$33.99 (Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs) ISBN N/A
“...terrific entertainment.” — Ebert & Roeper
“...just a great movie.”
ISBN N/A
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Thomas & Friends Sticky Situations
The engines on the Island of Sodor find themselves in some sticky and slippery situations. Thomas and Butch are stuck in a bind when they don’t fully listen to directions. Spencer gets lost in the fog. Gordon must swallow his pride after dropping the Lion of Sodor in the mucky, muddy river, and Edward shows Charlie there’s a time to be really fun and a time to be really useful. NR 50 min. DVD 10011188...............$12.99 ISBN N/A
Transformers Rescue Bots Roll to the Rescue
Stationed by Optimus Prime on a technologically advanced island, the Rescue Bots—Heatwave, Boulder, Blades, and Chase—team with a human family of first responders including a police chief, firefighter, rescue pilot, and engineer to keep peace and safety in their newfound home. TVY7 130 min. DVD (WS) 10015904...............$14.99 ISBN N/A
New DVD Releases Monday, December 24
The Well Digger’s Daughter (French) NR 107 min. (2011) Drama DVD
ISBN N/A
(WS) 10015906................ $29.99
The Words
PG13 103 min. (2012) $11M Romance DVD
ISBN N/A
(WS) 10011575................ $23.99
Blu-ray (WS) 10011583................ $26.99
Lego - Ninjago Masters of Spinjitzu
Rise of the Green Ninja The great Devourer has been defeated, but Lord Garmadon is still at large and what’s worse: he now holds the four Golden Weapons of Spinjitzu, and soon he commands both the Serpentine and the Ninjas’ flying ship, the Bounty. NR 160 min. DVD (WS) 10011571...............$12.99 ISBN 9781624041587
What’s Up, Nasa?
ISBN N/A
Get ready for exciting, up-to-theminute video of what’s happening at NASA. Whether it be the latest launch, mission, or new discovery, this video brings it to you with incredible picture and sound! Each month, this video magazine will bring the thrill of space exploration to all! UNK 40 min. (2012) DVD (WS) 10014828...............$24.99
Tuesday, December 25
12.2012 Edition
ISBN N/A
Tosh.0 Deep V’s
NR 352 min. (2012) Comedy DVD
(WS) 10014651................ $16.99
ISBN 1415769079
Blu-ray (WS) 10014654................ $18.99 ISBN N/A
Lincoln leads the pack! Steven Spielberg’s biography gets seven nominations. Best Picture: Drama Best Drama Director Steven Spielberg Best Drama Actor Daniel Day Lewis Best Supporting Actor Tommy Lee Jones Best Supporting Actress Sally Field Best Screenplay Best Original Score
Lincoln
PG13 150 min. (2012) $101M Drama
Coming Soon DVD 10022997... $22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10022995... $29.99
Best Musical/Comedy Actor Jack Black
Bernie
PG13 99 min. (2011) $9M Comedy DVD (WS) 10728948...............$21.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10728918...............$22.99
Best Picture Musical/Comedy Best Musical/Comedy Actress Judi Dench
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Frankenweenie Best Animated Film PG 87 min. (2012) $34M Animated
Available January 8 DVD (WS) 10018132...............$22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10018128...............$29.99
Hope Springs Best Musical/Comedy Actress Meryl Streep PG13 100 min. (2012) $64M Comedy DVD (WS) 10008374...............$23.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10008376...............$26.99
PG13 124 min. (2011) $46M Comedy DVD (WS) 10739500...............$22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10739420...............$26.99
Hotel Transylvania Best Original Song
Act of Valor R 111 min. (2012) $70M Action DVD (WS) 10718381...............$22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10718451...............$29.99
Brave Best Animated Film PG 93 min. (2012) $236M Animated DVD (WS) 10005312...............$22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10005321...............$29.99 (Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs)
Best Animated Film PG 91 min. (2012) $144M Children’s
Available January 29 DVD (WS) 10017820...............$23.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10017802...............$30.99
The Hunger Games Cloud Atlas Best Drama Actor Richard Gere
Arbitrage R 107 min. (2012) $7M Drama DVD (WS) 10013186...............$14.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10013183...............$18.99
(Rental Edition) Best Original Score R 172 min. (2012) $26M Sci-Fi
Argo (Rental Edition) R 120 min. (2012) $105M Drama
Available February 19 DVD (WS) 10022476...............$17.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10022471...............$18.99
PG13 142 min. (2012) $408M Action DVD (WS) 10715553...............$23.99 (2 Discs) Blu-ray (WS) 10715554...............$29.99 (2 Discs)
Available February 5 DVD (WS) 10022475...............$17.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10022470...............$18.99
The Deep Blue Sea Best Picture: Drama Best Director Ben Affleck Best Supporting Actor Alan Arkin Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Drama Actress Rachel Weisz R 98 min. (2011) Drama DVD (WS) 10720259...............$29.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10720771...............$33.99
Flight Best Drama Actor Denzel Washington R 138 min. (2012) $90M Drama
Available February 5 DVD (WS) 10022575...............$23.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10022576...............$29.99
The Intouchables (French)
Best Foreign Language Film R 112 min. (2011) $10M Comedy
Available March 5 DVD (WS) 10016252...............$23.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10016247...............$26.99
Moonrise Kingdom Best Picture Musical/Comedy
PG13 94 min. (2012) $45M Comedy DVD (WS) 10738004...............$22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10738035...............$26.99
2013
Nominations
Best Drama Actor Joaquin Phoenix Best Supporting Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman Best Supporting Actress Amy Adams
The Master
R 144 min. (2012) $16M Drama
Available February 26 DVD 10019793...............$22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10019790...............$29.99
TELEVISION nominees Downton Abbey
House of Lies
• Best TV Drama Series • Best Drama Series Actress Michelle Dockery • Best Supporting Actress Maggie Smith
• Best Comedy/Musical Series Actor Don Cheadle
Season 3
DVD (WS) 10013172...............$49.99 (3 Discs) Blu-ray (WS) 10013116...............$46.99 (3 Discs)
Best Supporting Actress Nicole Kidman R 107 min. (2012)
Available January 22 DVD (WS) 10015958...............$28.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10015817...............$25.99
Game Change • Best Miniseries/TV Movie • Best Miniseries/TV Movie Actor Woody Harrelson • Best Miniseries/TV Movie Actress Julianne Moore • Best Supporting Actor Ed Harris NR 118 min. (2012)
Best Picture Musical/Comedy Best Musical/Comedy Actor Ewan McGregor Best Musical/Comedy Actress Emily Blunt
Available January 8
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Girls
PG13 107 min. (2011) $9M DVD (WS) 10721704...............$14.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10721706...............$20.99
Best Drama Actor John Hawkes Best Supporting Actress Helen Hunt
The Sessions R 95 min. (2012) $5M
Available February 12 DVD (WS) 10022574...............$22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10022566...............$29.99
Wreck-It Ralph Best Animated Film PG 100 min. (2012) $169M
Coming Soon DVD (WS) 10022998...............$22.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10022996...............$29.99
NR 347 min. (2012) DVD (WS) 10010802...............$37.99 (2 Discs)
NR (2012)
Available January 29
The Paperboy
The First Season
DVD 10013550...............$16.99 Blu-ray (WS) 10013497...............$21.99
The Complete First Season • Best TV Musical/Comedy Series • Best Muscial/Comedy Series Actress Lena Dunham TVMA 300 min. (2012) DVD (WS) 10008407...............$33.99 (2 Discs) Blu-ray (WS) 10008426...............$42.99 (2 Discs)
Hatfields & McCoys • Best Miniseries/TV Movie • Best Miniseries/TV Movie Actor Kevin Costner NR 290 min. (2012) DVD (WS) 10724204...............$39.99 (2 Discs) Blu-ray (WS) 10724084...............$47.99 (2 Discs)
The Hour Season 2
Mad Men Season 5
• Best Drama Series Actor Jon Hamm NR 585 min. (2012) DVD (WS) 10000713...............$42.99 (4 Discs) Blu-ray (WS) 10001480...............$42.99 (3 Discs)
Magic City
The Complete First Season • Best Supporting Actor Danny Huston UNK 419 min. (2012) DVD (WS) 10000690...............$38.99 (3 Discs) Blu-ray (WS) 10001471...............$46.99 (3 Discs)
Sherlock Season 2
• Best Miniseries/TV Movie Actor Benedict Cumberbatch UNK 266 min. (2012) DVD (WS) 10717937...............$25.99 (2 Discs) Blu-ray (WS) 10719810...............$33.99 (2 Discs)
Smash Season 1 • Best TV Series Comedy/Musical UNK 650 min. (2012)
Available January 8 DVD (WS) 10725428...............$38.99 (4 Discs)
Veep
The Complete First Season
• Best Miniseries/TV Movie
• Best Comedy/Musical Series Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus
UNK 360 min. (2012)
UNK 268 min. (2012)
Available January 8
Available March 26
DVD (WS) 10016292...............$29.99 (2 Discs) Blu-ray (WS) 10016258...............$33.99 (2 Discs)
DVD (WS) 10021354...............$33.99 (2 Discs) Blu-ray (WS) 10021346...............$42.99
Dustin Hoffman
All The President’s Men
DVD 10106884...... $22.99
Meet The Fockers
DVD 10110144....... $12.99 Blu-ray 10451613....... $16.99
The Graduate
DVD 10184620....... $21.99 Blu-ray 10293939....... $16.99
Midnight Cowboy
DVD 10028198....... $12.99 Blu-ray 10625509....... $16.99
Hook
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Papillon
DVD 10098134.......... $5.99
Kramer Vs Kramer
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Led Zeppelin MOVIES
MUSIC Atlantic • Pop/Rock 2 Discs CD 10011301............ $19.99
Atlantic • Pop/Rock
Living Proof
“5 out of 5... Indispensable.” - Q CD 10132167............ $16.99
Rounder Records • Pop/Rock “Grade of A-...” - Entertainment Weekly CD 10446194............ $18.99
Robert Plant The Principle of Moments Atlantic Catalog Group • Pop/Rock CD 10166616............... $7.99
Jimmy Page Playin’ Up a Storm Blues Boulevard • Pop/Rock
No Quarter Unledded
Jimmy Page & Robert Plant DVD 10089106....... $16.99
It Might Get Loud DVD 10349306....... $12.99 Blu-ray 10349308....... $16.99
Jive Records • Blues Guest Artists: Bonnie Raitt, Jonny Lang This compilation is a must for Guy fans. Songs like Five Long Years; Mustang Sally; and Feels Like Rain are Buddy at his best. CD 10128286............... $8.99
Band of Joy
Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains The Same DVD 10207447....... $17.99
Tootsie
DVD 10200636....... $12.99
Buddy’s Baddest The Best of Buddy Guy
Led Zeppelin IV Zoso
Robert Plant
Led Zeppelin Celebration Day DVD 10011240....... $29.99
Straw Dogs
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Luck
The Complete First Season DVD 10004808....... $50.99 Blu-ray 10004817....... $67.99
Buddy Guy
Celebration Day
Robert Plant & The Band Of Joy: Live From The Artists Den DVD 10739496....... $19.99 Blu-ray 10739401....... $21.99
Rain Man
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Little Big Man
Blu-ray 10503702....... $21.99
Import CD 10490848........... $16.99
Silvertone • Blues Guest Artists: B.B. King, Carlos Santana The first single, Stay Around a Little Longer, finds Buddy working for the first time with the legendary B.B. King. “3 1/2 out of 4...a dynamic album...” - USA Today CD 10451955............ $14.99
“With their extraordinary talent, creativity and tenacity, the 2012 Kennedy Center Honorees have contributed significantly to the cultural life of our nation and the world.” — Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein
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The Lord Of The Rings Various Artists
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THe Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers Score Howard Shore
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Game Changers Play Makers
Mike Lupica
Scholastic Ages 8 & Up When a new kid in
school, Chase Braggs, joins the team and outshines Ben, a rivalry begins between the two. Now, Ben must hit the court hard to practice for his team while trying not to let his rivalry with Chase take the fun out of the game.
Available February 1 Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available Unabridged • 6 Discs audiobook 10013104........... $24.99 ISBN 9780545537896
Hattie Ever After
Kirby Larson
Read by Kirsten Potter, Author Random House, Inc., Listening Library Ages 12 & Up After leaving Uncle
Chester’s homestead claim, orphan Hattie Brooks throws a lasso around a new dream, even bigger than the Montana sky. She wants to be a reporter, knowing full well that a few pieces published in the Arlington News will not suffice.
Available February 12 Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available Unabridged • 5 Discs audiobook 10727249........... $29.99 ISBN 9780449015247
Navigating Early
Clare Vanderpool Read by Robbie Daymond, Mark Bramhall, Cassandra Campbell Random House, Inc., Listening Library Ages 12 & Up At the end of
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Ghost Buddy
How to Scare the Pants Off Your Pets
Henry Winkler,
David Oliver Relin
Scholastic Audiobooks Ages 8 & Up If he can help Hoover
Porterhouse—his very own personal ghost—learn to be responsible, Hoover may finally be able to move on, and Billy may finally get his room to himself! And Billy has come up with the perfect plan. He’s going to get the Hoove a pet, a cute, cuddly one Hoover won’t be able to resist caring for.
Available January 1 Unabridged • 4 Discs • Simultaneous Release audiobook 10729620........... $24.99 ISBN 9780545497701
Hokey Pokey
Jerry Spinelli
Read by Maxwell Glick, Tara Sands Random House, Inc., Listening Library Ages 10 & Up
Welcome to Hokey Pokey, a place and a time when childhood is at its best: games to play, bikes to ride, experiences to be had. There are no adults in Hokey Pokey, just kids, and the laws governing Hokey Pokey are simple and finite.
Available January 8 Unabridged • 4 Discs • Simultaneous Release audiobook 10003671........... $29.99 ISBN 9780385368476
Scarlet
Marissa Meyer
Read by Rebecca Soler Macmillan Audio Ages 12 & Up This is not the
World War II, Jack Baker, a landlocked Kansas boy, is suddenly uprooted after his mother’s death and placed in a boys’ boarding school in Maine. There, Jack encounters Early Auden, the strangest of boys, who reads the number pi as a story and collects clippings about the sightings of a great black bear in the nearby mountains.
fairytale you remember. But it’s one you won’t forget. Scarlet Benoit’s grandmother is missing. The police have closed her case. The only person Scarlet can turn to is Wolf, a street fighter she does not trust.
Available January 8
Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available Unabridged • 8 Discs audiobook 10000412........... $39.99
Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available Unabridged • 6 Discs audiobook 10727252........... $33.99 ISBN 9780385361040
Available February 5
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Best Books
2012 young adult selections Ask the Passengers
A.S. King
Books on Tape, Listening Library
“Starred Review.” - Kirkus Reviews Unabridged • 7 Discs Replacements Available audiobook 10725789........... $49.99
Code Name Verity
Elizabeth Wein Brilliance Audio, Inc.
Horn Book - Boston Globe Award
“Starred Review.” - Kirkus Reviews Unabridged • 9 Discs Replacements Available audiobook 10654806........... $24.99
The Diviners
Libba Bray
Random House, Inc., Listening Library AudioFile Earphones; NY Times Bestseller
“Starred Review.” - Kirkus Reviews Unabridged • 15 Discs Replacements Available audiobook 10729593........... $59.99
Dodger
Terry Pratchett
Dreamscape Media, LLC NY Times Bestseller
“Starred Review.” - Kirkus Reviews “Starred Review.” - Publishers Weekly Unabridged • 9 Discs Replacements Available audiobook 10737016........... $59.99
The Drowned Cities
Paolo Bacigalupi Brilliance Audio, Inc.
“Starred Review.” - Kirkus Reviews Unabridged • 8 Discs audiobook 10695770........... $19.99
Every Day
David Levithan Random House, Inc., Listening Library NY Times Bestseller
Shadowhunters and Downworlders
Cassandra Clare, Various Authors
Read by Emily Beresford, Luke Daniels Brilliance Audio Ages 12 & Up Cassandra Clare’s
Mortal Instruments series, epic urban fantasy set in a richly imagined world of shadowhunters, vampires, werewolves, fairies, and more, has captured the imaginations and loyalty of hundreds of thousands of young adult readers.
Available January 29 Simultaneous Release Unabridged • 5 Discs audiobook 10014081........... $14.99 ISBN 9781469273914
Witch & Wizard The Kiss
James Patterson, Jill Dembowski Hachette Audio Ages 10 & Up Whit and Wisty
Allgood have finally triumphed over the evil that has long overshadowed their world. Now they move on to their next mission: becoming members of a governing Council that will return the Overworld to a place of creativity, magic, and freedom from persecution.
Available February 4 Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available Unabridged • 6 Discs audiobook 10004209........... $22.99 ISBN 9781619693746
“Starred Review.” - Kirkus Reviews “Starred Review.” - Booklist Unabridged • 7 Discs Replacements Available audiobook 10725822........... $36.99
Seraphina
Rachel Hartman Random House, Inc., Listening Library
AudioFile Editor’s Choice; NY Times Bestseller
“Starred Review.” - Kirkus Reviews Unabridged • 11 Discs Replacements Available audiobook 10546065........... $49.99
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Andrea Bocelli
Josh Groban
Verve • Classical Andrea Bocelli has been called ‘the fourth tenor’ the blind, Tuscan-born vocalist has emerged as one of the most popular voices in the arena of light classical and crossover vocals, and has made inroads into the world of opera as well.
Reprise • Pop/Rock Renowned vocalist Josh Groban’s sixth studio album features production from Rob Cavallo, producer of groups such as Green Day and Paramore. Groban’s goal for the album is to create songs that speak to ‘all that echoes’ in the soul.
Available January 29 CD 10021429............ $13.99
Available February 5 CD 10019842............ $14.99
Teena Marie
Gary Allan
UMe • R&B Teena Marie’s final album features twelve brand new lovethemed tracks, including two duets with her daughter, 20-year-old Alia Rose. After Teena Marie’s sudden and untimely death in 2010, Alia Rose saw the album through to completion.
MCA Nashville • Country After nearly three years, Gary Allan returns with the follow-up to his acclaimed album Get Off on the Pain. Set You Free includes the single Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).
Passione
Here’s to the Good Times
Universal Republic • Country
Beautiful
Since releasing their Top 15 single Cruise, hot country rock duo Florida Georgia Line has been quickly garnering buzz among fans, media, and superstars alike. With infectious lyrics and a buoyant melody, the single has been certified Gold in the U.S. and Canada. ‘Our influences are from different genres and from that we make our own sound,’ says Tyler Hubbard, ‘It’s a little pop, a little hip-hop.’ - USA Today CD 10014857.............................. $13.99
New Music Releases Tuesday, December 25
Les Miserables Soundtrack Various Artists
Universal Republic Soundtracks CD 10017850............................ $13.99
Available January 15 CD 10020615............ $13.99
The Tenors
Ravi Shankar
The Living Room Sessions - Part 1 East Meets West • World The first of two releases featuring Ravi Shankar’s informal recording sessions from his living room with his long-time tabla accompanyist Tanmoy Bose. Features four of seven recorded ragas spanning a wide range of classical Indian styles. 2 Discs CD 10727200............ $19.99
2Cellos In2ition
Available January 15 CD 10020618............ $13.99
Available January 15 CD 10020916............ $14.99
In Memoriam
1920 – 2012
The legendary sitar maestro introduced Indian music to the West and influenced several musicians, including the Beatles and John Coltrane. Shankar was also the father of the Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Nora Jones. He died December 11 at the age of 92.
EMI Classics • World Ravi Shankar is one of the most enduring and influential figures in music. He has brought Indian music to millions around the world, both through his solo efforts as well as his work with artists like George Harrison. 2 Discs CD 10728111............ $14.99
Available January 22 CD 10021424............ $12.99
Masterworks • Pop/Rock In2ition offers fresh and unique twists on classics such as Fleetwood Mac’s Oh, Well and the Prodigy’s Voodoo People. It also includes 2Cellos’ first original composition, Orient Express, which draws on melodies from their Balkan roots.
Ravi Shankar
The Very Best of Ravi Shankar (Import)
Set You Free
Universal Music • Classical The Tenors are the incredibly powerful voices of four gifted young men with very diverse vocal styles. Lead With Your Heart isn’t just the title of their latest CD, it’s their mantra as well.
Lead With Your Heart
In Memoriam
Ravi Shankar
All That Echoes
Norah Jones
Little Broken Hearts Blue Note Records: RVG Edition • Pop/Rock After three years, Norah Jones returns with her fifth studio album, which sees her working with cutting-edge producer Danger Mouse. The album also includes the track Happy Pills. “Jones fits all of this smart material to perfection…” - NPR Music CD 10714176............ $18.99
Norah Jones
Come Away with Me CM Blue Note • Pop/Rock Grammy Winner for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist With alluring talents both vocally and in playing the piano, Norah Jones does an immaculate performance on this album, winning several Grammys including 2003 Album of the Year. “...a quietly captivating triumph of torch songs...” - Rolling Stone CD 10125373............ $10.99
Jenni Rivera 1969 – 2012
The Latin superstar was known as “The Diva of Banda Music.” Rivera sold 15 million records during her career. She passed away December 9 at the age of 43.
Joyas Prestadas Fonovisa Records • Latin Joyas Prestadas (Borrowed Jewels) is a production in which fans can appreciate a more tenderhearted, humble, sensitive, but above all, much more artistic side of Jenni as she sings ballads and classic songs that were once great hits for top artists. CD 10590570............ $13.99 Spanish
Jenni Fonovisa Records • Latin Spotlights her abilities as a banda/ corrido singer, but it also shows that she’s versatile enough to handle mariachi, norteno, tejano, and ranchero. Includes the single Culpable O Inocente. “With Rivera’s hand in writing and producing her own material, this is one Jenni from the block who can rightly proclaim, I’m real.” - Billboard CD 10239008............... $7.99 Spanish
Donna Summer H Rush H Heart H Randy Newman H Albert King H Public Enemy The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was established to reflect the impact that rock has on the world. Artists are considered for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. The 28th annual awards ceremony will be held in Los Angeles on April 18, 2013.
DONNA SUMMER The Journey
The Very Best of Donna Summer UTV Records • Pop/Rock A 25-track compilation featuring 14 of her top 10 hits and their remixes. 2 Discs CD 10136174............ $10.99
RUSH Clockwork Angels Roadrunner Records • Pop/Rock Clockwork Angels is Rush’s 20th studio record and first in 5 years. This complex concept album is led by the first single Headlong Flight. The album was once again produced by Nick Raskulinecz. “3 out of 4...engaging effort, a steampunk concept album whose protagonist evolves...” - USA Today CD 10720458............ $18.99
Bad Girls
Mercury Nashville Records R&B This two-disc set was number one for six weeks, and went double platinum. It contains 25 tracks, 4 of which were Top 40 singles, including Hot Stuff. Deluxe Edition, 2 Discs CD 10136163............ $29.99
Moving Pictures
Mercury Nashville Records Pop/Rock Moving Pictures is the intersection between Rush’s ‘70s art-rock style and their sequencer-laced ‘80s efforts. An incredible stylistic leap for the band, the songs here incorporate reggae and a new wave-tinged early ‘80s pop sensibility.
HEART Fanatic
Sony Music Entertainment Pop/Rock The first new album from Ann and Nancy Wilson since 2010, Fanatic was recorded in hotel rooms and studios up and down the West Coast. It is Heart’s fourteenth album. “3 out of 4...belt out fiery Zeppelinesque rockers, matching early hits with such fresh treats...” - USA Today CD 10004237............ $10.99
Dreamboat Annie Capitol Catalog • Pop/Rock Heart opened the door to loudness with their release containing aggressive yet melodic items such as Sing Child; White Lightning & Wine; and the rock radio staple Magic Man. CD 10205755............... $8.99
CD 10136076............... $9.99
Crayons
2112
Strange Euphoria
Burgundy • R&B
Mercury Nashville Records • Pop/Rock CD 10136070...................$5.99
Epic / Legacy • Pop/Rock
CD 10221579................. $14.99
RANDY NEWMAN 12 Songs Reprise Records • Pop/Rock A superb 12-track 1988 release that features great tunes performed and written by Randy Newman. He recorded these songs in 1970 and the album is still special even among more modern-day rock fans. Includes Suzanne and Old Kentucky Home.
ALBERT KING Born Under a Bad Sign Fantasy • Blues A great 11-track allbum that was recorded in 1966 by the blues legend Albert King. The notables include the title track; Crosscut Saw; and Laundromat Blues. CD 10193379............ $11.99
CD 10164131............ $15.99
Toy Story Favorites
Years Gone By
Walt Disney Records Soundtracks Disney presents a heartwarming and fun collection of original songs from all three popular movies, perfect for Toy Story fans of all ages. This six-song collection features tunes by Sarah McLachlan, Randy Newman, and Gipsy Kings.
Fantasy • Blues A terrific 1969 release from the blues legend Albert King. The highlights include Wrapped Up in Love Again; Killing Floor; and Heart Fixing Business. CD 10193372............ $11.99
CD 10436906............... $6.99
3 Discs CD 10721241................. $42.99
public enemy It Takes a Nation Def Jam • Rap/Hip-Hop Filled with one classic track after another, this hugely influential album offers a glimpse into what was to come from Public Enemy. The 16-track album features a fresh and modern sound. “...loud, obnoxious, funky, avant-garde, political, uncompromising, hilarious...” - Rolling Stone Parental Advisory CD 10123805............... $5.99
Fear of a Black Planet Def Jam • Rap/Hip-Hop Concentrated on the dying controversy over Professor Griff’s anti-Semitic statements of 1989, and how leader Chuck D bungled the public relations regarding his dismissal. “...most powerful rap group...” - Entertainment Weekly Parental Advisory CD 10123708............... $5.99
Sail Away
I’ll Play the Blues for You
The Evil Empire of Everything
Rhino / Warner Brothers • Pop/Rock CD 10137274............... $12.99
Stax Remasters • Blues CD 10719109.............. $11.99
Eastlink • Rap/Hip-Hop CD 10011889................ $14.99
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Hollywood Undead Notes from the Underground A&M / Octone • Pop/Rock Hollywood Undead’s third studio album and follow-up to 2011’s American Tragedy. Includes the songs Dead Bite and lead single We Are.
Available January 8 Parental Advisory CD 10020372............................ $13.99 Edited Version CD 10020374............................ $13.99
Golden Globe Award Nomination Best Animated Film Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer For decades, Ralph has played the bad guy in his popular video game. In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart. PG 100 min. (2012) $169M Animated
“It’s hard not to love this movie.” - Richard Roeper “...inventive and entertaining family movie...”
- Time Magazine
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Brad Meltzer Read by Scott Brick
Hachette Audio Fiction From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey
Oswald, there have been fourteen assassination attempts on the President of the United States. Four have been successful. But now, Beecher White discovers a killer in Washington, D.C., who’s meticulously recreating the crimes of the world’s most famous assassins: John Wilkes Booth, Charles Guiteau, Leon Czolgosz, and Lee Harvey Oswald. But what’s scariest of all is what all four assassins have in common.
Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available
Available January 15 Unabridged • 12 Discs AUDIOBOOK 10730055........... $34.99 ISBN 9781600247064