Netflix New DVD Releases
Fearless Dragons / 7 Steps of Kung Fu
This double feature of kung fu flicks from 1981 and 1979 delivers plenty of brave heroes, dastardly villains and fist-flying action. Chiu Lee's comedic Fearless Dragons stars Jang Lee Hwang and Phillip Ko as two con artists accused of a robbery they didn't commit. In 7 Steps of Kung Fu, directed by Hua Chung Ting, a young boy pleads with his uncle to teach him the art of the seven steps when a merciless gang threatens to take over their village.
Fighting With Anger
Country music legend Willie Nelson stars in this action-packed thriller as Will, an aging hit man whose interest in a young, beautiful assassin named Ray (Kelli Fleming) leads him to take her under his wing and assign her to a series of high-profile jobs. When one of Ray's jobs goes terribly awry, Will finds himself having to choose between his new apprentice and the ruthless crime boss who wants her head on a platter.
Street Kings
Still reeling from the death of his wife, Los Angeles detective Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) is devastated when he's named as a suspect in the murder of his partner (Terry Crews). With the help of a young homicide detective (Chris Evans), Ludlow struggles to clear his name. His boss (Forest Whitaker), meanwhile, tries to protect him from a tough Internal Affairs investigator (Hugh Laurie) who's determined to put Ludlow behind bars.
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior
This prequel to 2002's The Scorpion King tells the heroic tale of young Mathayus (Michael Copon) and his relentless quest for justice against an evil and powerful villain, King Sargon (Ultimate Fighting champ Randy Couture). Mathayus faces many heart-stopping tribulations during his adventurous, odds-defying trajectory toward his ultimate destiny as the formidable warrior king of an ancient desert empire.
Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers: Vol. 2
Brimming with sci-fi action, this cartoon collection chronicles the adventures of intergalactic law enforcers the Galaxy Rangers as they maintain justice on the frontier, battling villains such as Lazarus Slade, Scarecrow and the Queen of the Crown. In this volume, the rangers find themselves attending an interstellar battle of the bands contest, competing in a gunslinging challenge and racing to thwart the evil plans of rogue Supertroopers.
Camp Rock
Despite Mitchie's (Demi Lovato) beautiful voice and musical aspirations, the only way she can attend the pricey rock camp she wants to go to is to help in the kitchen -- a fact she goes to great lengths to hide. But when celebrity camp counselor Shane Gray (Joe Jonas of the teen pop band the Jonas Brothers) overhears her singing without ever seeing her face, he makes it his mission to find the girl whose voice has captured his heart.
George of the Jungle: Season 1
Watch out for that tree! Swing into action with this vibrant update of the popular 1960s-era series that follows the miscues and misadventures of a lovable, vine-swinging klutz known to his animal kingdom friends as George. Joined by his confidants Ursula, Shep, Magnolia and Ape, George spends his days patrolling the treetops of his jungle home, protecting the inhabitants of the wild from the devious plots of his ever-scheming cousin Larry.
Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour
Singer, songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus, best known for her eponymous title role in the Disney Channel series, "Hannah Montana," performs her hit tunes in this concert film excerpted from her 54-city tour. Songs included are "Just Like You," "Life's What You Make It" and "I Got Nerve." The spirited show, presented here in 2D, also features the Jonas Brothers, along with special guest Billy Ray Cyrus (Miley's dad).
Her Best Move
While pursuing a spot on the U.S. national team, teen soccer star Sara Davis (Leah Pipes) must juggle high school's myriad demands, including endless schoolwork, dance lessons, a part-time job and a romance with a dreamy yearbook photographer (Drew Tyler Bell). Daryl Sabara co-stars as Sara's dorky friend, Doogie, in this kickin' family comedy, which won first prize at the Kidseye International Film Festival in 2007.
Jane and the Dragon: A Dragon's Tale
Rather than becoming a lady-in-waiting like other medieval girls, young Jane wants to be a knight. Follow her daring adventures rescuing princes, training tirelessly and capturing villains in this worthy collection of animated episodes. Based on Martin Baynton's children's books, this spellbinding series finds comic relief in Jane's fire-breathing friend Dragon, who can always be counted on for funny jokes and stories.
Lost Stallions: The Journey Home
While accompanying his mother to a special retreat named Harmony Ranch, which is designed for grieving families, troubled teen Jake Gattison (Alex Hugh) forms an uncommon bond with a difficult young stallion named Troubadour. When Troubadour suddenly runs off, Jake sets out on an exhilarating journey through the wilderness to find the horse and bring him home. Mickey Rooney co-stars as the ranch's wisdom-dispensing owner.
Transformers: Animated: Season 1
The war for supremacy rages on in the city of Detroit -- the Transformers' new battleground. Led by Optimus Prime, the Autobots protect the powerful Allspark, an artifact that provides the source of life for all Transformers. The enemy Decepticons will destroy everything that stands in their way of the device and control of the planet. The Autobots' secret weapon is Sari, an 8-year-old girl who holds the key to their survival.
Wayside School: Season 1
In this wacky animated series based on the children's books by Louis Sachar, new kid Todd arrives at Wayside School, a precarious building 30 stories high, where cows wander into classrooms and the cafeteria food has magical powers. Todd tries his best to fit into Mrs. Jewls's class, but he always seems to end up in trouble. He also attracts the affections -- and punches -- of Maurecia, a tomboy who never takes off her rollerblades.
WordWorld: Sheep's a Star
Young readers can join the WordFriends as they spell their way out of tricky situations in these four Sheep-centric adventures from the colorful animated series. In "Princess Sheep," Sheep becomes a royal pain and hurts Bear's feelings. In "The Birds," Sheep cares for a baby bird while searching for its mother. There's no water left in WordWorld in "W Drought." And Sheep takes over Pig's cooking show in "Chef Sheep."
Yoga by the Dozen
The benefits of yoga aren't just for adults. This instructional program by dancer and yoga master JoAnna Ross teaches yoga basics to kids ages 2 to 6. Twelve children join Ross for a warm-up and sun salutations followed by 12 simple yoga poses. Each easy-to-follow move is clearly demonstrated in a fun, supportive manner. As kids learn the routine, they also develop self-confidence and self-respect as well as flexibility and strength.
Never Love a Stranger
After authorities learn that Frank Kane's (John Drew Barrymore) parents were Jewish, they kick him out of the Catholic orphanage he calls home, prompting the embittered youth to turn to a life of crime in this exciting thriller. Becoming a successful mobster, Kane soon finds an old school friend turned special investigator, Martin Cabell (Steve McQueen), hot on his trail. Harold Robbins co-wrote the script based on his best-selling novel.
The Small Back Room
Sammy Rice (David Farrar), the greatest weapons destruction expert of World War II, has become a bitter man. Severely wounded in battle, he's now disabled and in considerable pain, with his only relief coming from popping pills and hitting the bottle. But a cutting-edge new bomb that only he can disarm could prove to be the ultimate test of his courage and skill. Is he up to the challenge?
Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies
In this hilarious HBO special, "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Dana Carvey tickles the collective funny bone of a live audience in Santa Rosa, Calif. delivering his patented, spot-on impersonations of popular political figures. The Emmy-winning comic also weighs in on organized (vs. disorganized) religion and his friends who've found "spirituality," his mother's health updates and how his father's upbringing influenced his own.
Freshman Orientation
College freshman Clay (Sam Huntington) impulsively decides to play along when the girl of his dreams mistakenly thinks he's gay. The comic ruse takes Clay to the lively center of the college's gay community, campus activism and harassment by fraternities. Ending up with much more than he bargained for, Clay winds up instigating a college-wide transformation of ideas toward sexual identity and social politics on campus.
I Wish I Had a House Like This
A blast from the past threatens to destroy the opportunity of a lifetime for a music producer on the rise in this urban comedy about rags, riches and the record business. Pure Water (Diezzle Don) can't believe his luck when a powerful record exec offers him the chance to lay down a demo track at his swanky mansion. But how can he possibly stay on track when a friend who was recently released from prison (Jermaine Hopkins) shows up to party down?