In case you’ve been paying attention, this is the first DVD cover art article in awhile. And if you’ve been wondering where they’ve been, it’s called movie clip and interview articles.

It’s not that I haven’t wanted to stay on top of the new DVD announcements, it’s just there is only so much time in the day and these cover art articles take hours to put together. Honestly, when I started building this article, I remembered why I took a break. However, while they’re a pain to do, I’m really going to try and stay on top of these things. I make no promise, but I’ll try.

Of course with the writers strike looking like it’s about to be resolved, movie and TV news might be too abundant this week to meet my goal of catching up. However, tomorrow I’ll definitely have another cover art article up and hopefully a few more this week.

And on that note, here’s the new Paramount DVDs that will be arriving over the next few months. As you’ll quickly see, it’s a ton of TV and animation, with a few movies thrown in. Most of the covers can be clicked on for a high resolution version. Again, look for another DVD cover art article tomorrow.

Beowulf Director's Cut DVD

Street Date: February 26, 2008  

Actors: Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, Ray Winstone, John Malkovich, Robin Wright-Penn, Brendan Gleeson  

Synopsis:

In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast’s ruthlessly seductive mother who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle throughout the ages, immortalizing the name Beowulf. Academy Award winner director Robert Zemeckis tells the oldest epic tale in the English language with the most modern technology, advancing the cinematic forum through the magic of digitally enhanced live action. A stellar cast is led by Ray Winstone (“The Departed,” “Sexy Beast”) in the title role. Joining him are Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins as the cursed King Hrothgar, John Malkovich, Robin Wright Penn, Brendan Gleeson, Crispin Glover, Alison Lohman and Oscar Winner Angelina Jolie as Grendel’s mother.  

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Bee Movie Jerry’s 2 Disc Special Edition DVD

Street Date: March 11, 2008  

Actors: Kathy Bates, Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Barry Levinson, Ray Liotta, Larry Miller, Chris Rock, Rip Torn, Renée Zellweger, Megan Mullally, Sting, Patrick Warburton, Jerry Seinfeld  

Synopsis:

“Bee Movie” is a comedy that will change everything you think you know about bees. Having just graduated from college, a bee by the name of Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) finds himself disillusioned with the prospect of having only one career choice—honey. As he ventures outside of the hive for the first time, he breaks one of the cardinal rules of the bee world and talks to a human, a New York City florist named Vanessa (Renee Zellweger). He is shocked to discover that the humans have been stealing and eating the bee’s honey for centuries. He ultimately realizes that his true calling in life is to set the world right by suing the human race. That is until the ensuing chaos upsets the very balance of nature. It is up to Barry to prove that even a little bee can spell big changes in the world.  

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Things We Lost in the Fire DVD

Street Date: March 4, 2008  

Actors: Halle Berry, Benicio Del Toro, David Duchovny, Alexis Llewellyn, Alison Lohman, Susanne Bier  

Synopsis: Academy Award winners Halle Berry and Benicio Del Toro star in director Susanne Bier’s (the Oscar-nominated “After the Wedding”) powerful new drama “Things We Lost in the Fire” Audrey Burke (Berry) is reeling from the shock of the news that has just been delivered to her door by the local police: her warm and loving husband Brian (David Duchovny), the father of their two young children, has been killed in a random act of violence. Once anchored by the love and comforts of their 11-year marriage, Audrey is now adrift. Impulsively, she turns to Jerry Sunborne (Del Toro), a down-and-out addict who has been her husband’s close friend since childhood. Desperate to fill the painful void caused by her husband’s death, Audrey invites Jerry to move into the room adjacent to their garage in the hope that he can help her and her children cope with their sudden loss. Jerry is facing a daily battle to stay off drugs, but in his unexpected role as surrogate parent and friend to Audrey’s son and daughter he finds a core of inner resilience. As Jerry and Audrey navigate grief and denial, their fragile bonds are constantly tested. Working together, however, they discover the strength to move forward.  

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Into the Wild DVD

Street Date: March 4, 2008

Actors: Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Catherine Keener, Jena Malone, Vince Vaughn, Hal Holbrook  

Synopsis:

This is the true story of Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch). Freshly graduated from college with a promising future ahead, McCandless instead walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for countless people -- a fearless risk-taker who wrestled with the precarious balance between man and nature.  

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South Park: Imaginationland DVD

Street Date: March 11, 2008  

Synopsis:

In this never-before-seen Director’s Cut, the doors of the world’s imagination are thrown wide open and the boys of South Park are transported to a magical realm in their greatest odyssey ever. Stan, Kyle, and Butters find themselves in Imaginationland just as terrorists launch an attack that unleashes all of mankind’s most evil characters imaginable. With the world’s imaginations spinning out of control, the government prepares to nuke Imaginationland to put an end to the chaos. Racing against time to prevent nuclear annihilation, the citizens of Imaginationland realize their only hope of salvation lies in the mind of the unlikeliest hero: Butters. Ignoring the impending apocalypse, Cartman goes all the way to the Supreme Court to get justice for his case of dry balls.  

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The Love Boat: Season One Volume One DVD

Street Date: March 4, 2008  

Actors: Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, Lauren Tewes, Fred Grandy  

Synopsis:

Each week, passengers looking for romance board the beautiful Pacific Princess cruise ship as it sails to tropical and exotic lands. Captain Stubing, Julie, Gopher, Dr.Adam, and Isaac help them to get the most out of their trips and do their best to help them fall in love.  

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