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At least a show like The Office had the decency to end its central mystery – that of whether or not Jim and Pam would end up together – before things got dangerously repetitious. The move worked wonders for NBC's comedy, and I feel a similar HIMYM revelation would do about the same.

With that being said, HIMYM: Season Four arrives in stores today! To its credit, the season clocked in as one of the series' most-watched to date (second only to the comedy's debut season, which in my opinion ranks as HIMYM's finest). My guess is the Barney/Robin storyline injected new life into the show – a notion that makes sense, given the writers' superb job in crafting a hesitant relationship between Ted and Robin so many seasons ago.

Disc includes: Audio commentary, gag reel, Barney Stinson: That Guy's Awesome music video, Eriksen's Fight Club featurette, A Night with Your Mother featurette

For people who were wondering who would be duking it out on the big screen after Freddy, Jason, Aliens and Predators settled their scores: Monsters vs. Aliens

Though I see my fair share of animated movies, I'm certainly no fiend like Kim Hollis. So, even though I've yet to see Monsters vs. Aliens, the DreamWorks pic is firmly planted on my radar and will eventually be seen by me before the end of the year. (Actually, I would have already downloaded and watched the thing – shhhhhhh – had my German skills exceeded beyond Guten Tag).

A big win for DreamWorks when its Stateside bow nearly eclipsed $60 million at the tail end of March, Monsters vs. Aliens stars the voice of Reese Witherspoon as Susan Murphy, a young woman who morphs into a giant monster after being struck by a meteorite from space. Following the incident, Susan is transported to a secret compound, where she confronts the government's collection of eclectic group of monsters it has collected over the years.

Typical of Dreamworks, the movie lays claim to an all-star voice cast including Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Rainn Wilson, Kiefer Sutherland and Stephen Colbert.

Disc includes: Modern Monster Movie-Making featurette, deleted scenes, animation video jukebox, audio commentary, The Tech of Monsters vs. Aliens featurette, three sneak peeks of upcoming DreamWorks projects

For people who are in need of a little munchkin pick-me-up this week: The Wizard Of Oz (Ultimate Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]

Not really sure how much of an intro The Wizard of Oz needs. (It's comparable to Andy Bernard asking whether or not you've ever heard of Cornell). I, thankfully, have heard of both. Out today is a 70-year anniversary disc (Blu-ray, too!) of the 1939 classic. The movie comes bundled with quality extras, like a documentary on director Victor Fleming, a TV special called The Dreamer of Oz and other featurettes.

No dice for those of you hoping for a gag reel.

Disc includes: The Life and Time of Original Author L. Frank Baum and the Early Screen Adaptations of the Oz Books featurette, Director Victor Fleming documentary, The Dreamer of Oz TV special, 2007
Hollywood Walk of Fame Salute to the Munchkins featurette, When the Lion Roars bonus movie, original 1939 campaign book reproduction, 52-page commemorative book, original movie budget replica, digital copy, 70th anniversary watch, The Patchwork Girl of Oz silent film, the complete The Magic Cloak of Oz

September 29, 2009
Blu-ray
Away We Go
Billy Jack (Remastered)
The Brothers Bloom
Burst Angel Box Set & Ova
The Dark Crystal
Facing the Giants
Fire And Ice
Fireproof
The Girlfriend Experience
Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer
Hi Def Moods: HD Moods Trains
How I Met Your Mother: The Legendary Season Four
Labyrinth
Lies & Illusions
Management
Monsters vs. Aliens
National Geo: Ultimate High-Definition Collection
Secrets of the Cross
Snakes on a Plane
Streets of Blood
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (Special Edition)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
UFC: Ultimate Knockouts 7
The Unit: The Final Season
The Universe: Complete Seasons 1-3
The Universe: The Complete Season Three
The Wizard Of Oz (Ultimate Collector's Edition)
Yellowstone: Battle for Life

DVD
Away We Go
Ax Men: The Complete Season Two
The Brothers Bloom
The Chris Rock Show: Seasons 1 & 2 (Set)
CSI NY: Seasons 1-5 (Set)
CSI: New York - The Fifth Season (Widescreen)
Day Break: The Complete Series
Fallen Angels (Director's Cut)
The Girlfriend Experience
How I Met Your Mother: The Legendary Season Four
Kings: The Complete Series
Life on Mars: The Complete Series (Widescreen)
Madonna: Celebration
Management
Manson: 40 Years Later
Monsters vs. Aliens
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (Extended Edition)
New York Ripper (Special Edition)
Rock of Ages: Unauthorized... Rolling Stones
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (Special Edition)
Traffik (20th Anniversary Edition)
UFC: Ultimate Knockouts 7
Ultraman: Complete Series
The Unit: The Complete Series (Set)
The Unit: The Final Season
The Universe: Complete Seasons 1-3
The Universe: The Complete Season Three
Wimbledon 2009 Mens Final: Federer vs. Roddick
Wimbledon 2009 Official Film
The Wizard Of Oz (Ultimate Collector's Edition)
WWE: D Generation X

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