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Bruce Lee: The Legacy Collection (Shout Factory)

This 11-disc set includes four movies starring the man still regarded as the movies’ greatest martial artist: The Big Boss, Fist Of Fury, The Way Of The Dragon, Game Of Death, three feature-length docs and hours of extras, all in a 68-page book-style package with rare photos, memorabilia, essay and more ($89.99, HMV, 333 Yonge, 416-596-0333, and others).

The Wizard Of Oz, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and digital copy (WB)

The beautiful and beloved fantasy classic has Judy Garland’s heartbreaking original rendition of Over The Rainbow, plus over two hours of extras, including a new feature-length making-of doc, a singalong feature, commentary, the story told by Angela Lansbury with illustrations from the novel, a radio adaptation and more ($44.99, HMV, 333 Yonge, 416-596-0333, and others).

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Extended Edition (WB)

Thirteen minutes are added to Bilbo Baggins’s epic adventures on the quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug. Nine hours of extras include a commentary with director Peter Jackson and co-writer Philippa Boyens and a thorough, multi-part set of making-of docs covering every aspect of production. Available in three-disc or five-disc 3D editions ($29.99, HMV, 333 Yonge, 416-596-0333, and others).

The Wolverine (Fox)

High-energy, imaginative action scenes and a story in which Hugh Jackman’s combative mutant faces the loss of his immorality and other powers and make this one of strongest X-Men movies. A solid extras package includes a commentary and four featurettes. Blu-ray set includes 3D, theatrical and extended versions (Blu-ray $45.99, DVD, $40, HMV, 333 Yonge, 416-596-0333, and others).

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The Vincent Price Collection (Shout Factory)

This six-pack of 60s horror classics with the genre’s biggest star collects The Haunted Palace, The Masque Of The Red Death, The Pit And The Pendulum, Witchfinder General, The Abominable Dr. Phibes and the Blu-ray debut of The Fall Of The House Of Usher. Generous extras package has interviews with producer/director Roger Corman, audio commentaries, original theatrical trailers, still galleries, archival materials and a 24-page collector’s book ($59.99, HMV, 333 Yonge, 416-596-0333, and others).

Vikings: Season One (Phase 4 Films)

Eight episodes of lively fiction rich in raids, pillaging, sex and scheming are based on real Viking warrior and explorer Ragnar Lothbrok. Extras package includes character profiles, promo reels and photo galleries (DVD, $34.99, Blu-ray, $39.99, HMV, 333 Yonge, 416-596-0333, and others).

The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season (Limited Edition) (Anchor Bay)

All 16 episodes come in a tank with zombie heads (water not included). Rick Grimes’s weary band of survivors try to set up a permanent camp in an abandoned prison but face trouble from the sadistic self-appointed overlord of a nearby town and his minions. Extras include commentaries, on-set footage, making-of docs and more (DVD $49.99, Blu-ray $59.99, HMV, 333 Yonge, 416-596-0333, and others).

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