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New DVDs: ‘The Invasion,’ ‘Damages’

Also new: Season six of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ ‘Daddy Day Camp’
/ Source: The Associated Press

“The Invasion”Even with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig headlining, this sci-fi update was unable to replicate the commercial success of earlier incarnations of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” Kidman stars as a psychiatrist who teams with colleague Craig to uncover the truth about an alien menace in which humans are taken over and turned into robot-like pod people. The DVD and Blu-ray high-definition releases come with four featurettes examining how the filmmakers updated a story that has captivated Hollywood since the 1950s original. A combination disc with both standard DVD and HD DVD versions is due out Feb. 19. DVD, $28.98; Blu-ray and HD DVD combo discs, $35.99 each. (Warner Bros.) Read the review

“El Cid”The 1961 historical epic stars Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren in the adventure of a Spanish warrior who drives the Moors from his homeland. The film comes in a regular two-disc set or a collector’s edition, both featuring commentary with the son of producer Sam Bronston, radio interviews with the stars, an introduction by Heston and featurettes that include a glimpse of director Anthony Mann. The collector’s edition boxed set also has a written introduction by Martin Scorsese, six production stills and reproductions of an “El Cid” comic book and a souvenir program for the film’s release. DVD set, $24.95; “Collector’s Edition” DVD set, $39.92. (Genius)

“Monty Python’s Life of Brian: The Immaculate Edition”The British comedy troupe’s Biblical comedy is resurrected in a new two-disc edition and Blu-ray release. The 1979 film features Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam in the tale of a nice Jewish boy whose outrageous exploits parallel those of Jesus Christ, who was born the same night in a stable just up the street. Extras include a new hour-long examination of the story, commentary with Gilliam, Idle, Jones, Cleese and Palin, five deleted scenes and a recording by the troupe of an early version of the screenplay. DVD set, $24.96; Blu-ray, $28.95. (Sony)

TV on DVD:

“Damages: The Complete First Season” — Glenn Close, Ted Danson and Rose Byrne star in the legal drama about a ruthless attorney leading a class-action lawsuit against a corporate executive. The three-disc set has the first 13 episodes, along with commentary, deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes featurettes. DVD set, $49.95; Blu-ray set, $79.95. (Sony)

“Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Sixth Season” — Larry David puts his foot in his mouth again (and again) as year six of his improvised comedy series arrives in a two-disc set with all 10 episodes. Extras include a background featurette and a conversation with David and co-star Susie Essman. DVD set, $39.98. (HBO)

“JAG: The Fifth Season” — David James Elliott and Catherine Bell return in the court drama about prosecutors handling cases for the Navy and Marines. The seven-disc set has season five’s 25 episodes. DVD set, $64.99. (Paramount)

“Hannah Montana: One in a Million” — Miley Cyrus stars as an average local schoolgirl with an alter-ego as a pop-music superstar. The DVD has four episodes of the TV show, with extras that include two music videos and an episode of “That’s So Raven.” DVD, $19.99. (Disney)

“Chancer: Series 2” — Clive Owen scored his first big success with this 1990s British TV role, starring as an unscrupulous con artist who schemes his way through romance and business. The two-disc set packs seven episodes. DVD, $39.99. (Acorn)

Other new releases:

“Daddy Day Camp” — In the decade since winning an Academy Award for “Jerry Maguire,” Cuba Gooding Jr. has had more than his share of career lows, the latest this sequel to Eddie Murphy’s family hit “Daddy Day Care.” Gooding plays a dad surrounded by really annoying kids as he tries to save his old summer camp. DVD, $28.95; Blu-ray, $38.96. (Sony)

“King of California” — Michael Douglas and Evan Rachel Wood team up for this weird little comedy about a former mental patient who enlists his older-than-her-years teenage daughter to help find a fortune in lost treasure he believes is buried in the California suburbs. DVD, $28.98; Blu-ray, $34.98. (First Look)

“Feel the Noise” — Omarion Grandberry leads the cast in this tale of a New York rapper uprooted to Puerto Rico, where he becomes hooked by the rhythms of Reggaeton music. The DVD includes a couple of featurettes. DVD, $26.96. (Sony)

“The Comebacks” — This spoof of inspirational sports flicks stars David Koechner in the story of a losing coach who takes on a misfit football team. The DVD is available in the PG-13 theatrical release or an unrated edition. DVD, $29.99. (20th Century Fox)

“Trade” — Kevin Kline stars as a Texas lawman who becomes an unlikely ally for a Mexican youth trying to track down his 13-year-old sister, who has been abducted by sex traffickers. The DVD has deleted scenes and commentary with the filmmakers. DVD, $27.98. (Lionsgate)

“Groundhog Day” — Bill Murray’s an arrogant weatherman condemned to live the same insufferable day over and over in this romance co-starring Andie MacDowell. A 15th- anniversary DVD has deleted scenes, a segment on groundhogs, and commentary and an interview with director Harold Ramis. DVD, $19.94. (Sony)