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DVD gifts for TV, movie lovers

DVD gifts for TV, movie lovers

DVD box sets available this year -- most with special features and behind-the scene bonuses -- offer something for vampire fans, war-story enthusiasts, those who enjoy classic films and others. "Prohibition." The Ken Burns PBS documentary is a five-and-a-half hour film that features expert interviews, vintage footage and photographs. The film is set in three installments: A Nation of Drunkards, A Nation of Scofflaws and A Nation of Hypocrites. (Retails for $39.99)

"Tracy & Hepburn: The Definitive Collection." Includes "Keeper of the Flame," "Without Love," "The Sea of Grass," "State of the Union," "Adam s Rib," "Pat and Mike," "Desk Set" and "Guess Who s Coming to Dinner." This 10-disc set also includes a tribute from Hepburn to Tracy. (Retails for $59.98)

"Mr. Magoo: The Television Collection, 1960-1977." The collection includes 26 episodes of "The Mr. Magoo Show," 26 episodes of "The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo," 16 episodes of "What s New Mr. Magoo?" and the prime-time TV special "Uncle Sam Magoo." (Retails for $79.97. Available on Amazon for $52.99)

"Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume One." This limited collector's edition box set featuring 50 theatrical shorts -- starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Sylvester, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote and more -- for the first time on Blu-ray. The set comes with a 52-page book with photos and cartoon guide by animation historian Jerry Beck, a collector's character glass and a framed certificate of authenticity. (Retails for $79.98; edition without the collectibles retails for $59.99)

"Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection." Fans young and old watched as Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, grew from a 10-year-old orphan to a confident teenage wizard. This new DVD box set includes all eight movies. Unfortunately, there are no extras or special features. (Blu-ray set retails for $139.99, DVD $98.92)

"Captain America: The First Avenger." The three-disc set includes the film on Blu-ray in high-definition 3D and 2D, as well as standard DVD with a digital copy. The set includes behind-the-scenes bonus material, an original Marvel short film, a sneak peek into the ultimate super hero team, "Marvel's The Avengers," six mini features and more. (Retails for $49.99; two-disc set available for $39.99)

"Breakfast at Tiffany s: 50th Anniversary." This film helped make Audrey Hepburn a fashion and style icon for years to come. The film has been restored and remastered for the anniversary edition, which includes 90 minutes of special features and photo galleries. (Retails for $29.99)

"The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Season Four." The addition of more females in Season Four of Chuck Lorre s nerd-fest only heightened the hilarity watching the boys heads and hearts spin. (DVD retails for $44.98, Blu-ray $54.97)

"True Blood: The Complete Third Season." The campy vampire series, created by Marietta native Alan Ball, drew a series high of 5.4 viewers this past summer. The show has been called HBO's biggest hit since "The Sopranos."

"Band of Brothers / The Pacific Special Edition Gift Set." Two Emmy-winning HBO miniseries based on real life experiences of Army and Marine units during WW II. Both series were produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. (The set retails for $199.99 for Blu-ray, $159.98 for DVD)

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DVD box sets available this year -- most with special features and behind-the scene bonuses -- offer something for vampire fans, war-story enthusiasts, those who enjoy classic films and others. "Prohibition." The Ken Burns PBS documentary is a five-and-a-half hour film that features expert interviews, vintage footage and photographs. The film is set in three installments: A Nation of Drunkards, A Nation of Scofflaws and A Nation of Hypocrites. (Retails for $39.99)

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