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Celine Dion: Live in Las Vegas - A New Day [Blu-ray]

If you were one of the handful of folks who missed Céline Dion's mega-run in Las Vegas, fear not: Céline Dion: A New Day is a riveting, sumptuous front-row seat to the whole extravagant experience. As concert DVDs go, this is a show of a lifetime, nearly six hours featuring not only no-expenses-spared production values and every song from Dion's famed show, but priceless extras as well. Dion's substantial voice is in fine form, and sparkles on signature tunes like "A New Day Has Come," "The Power of Love," and of course the theme from Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On" (and Dion-watchers will note that she's thankfully dialed back the breast-beating that used to accompany this song).

But as impressive as the performances are--and they include the talented gymnasts, dancers, and backup singers who work as a Cirque du Soleil-style ensemble--the set's most memorable moments are found in the personal footage and extras. Dion comes across as truly humble and approachable, with a wicked sense of humor and real compassion for her hard-working staff and her fans. There are sweet, intimate moments of Dion with her husband and son, as well as telling scenes that show her true resourcefulness (girlfriend does her own makeup!). The many docs include one on the building of her special theater and the building of the show from the ground up. "If you're going to gamble," says Dion's manager and husband, René Angélil, "Vegas is the place to do it." Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. --A.T. Hurley

An unprecedented 5 year run! More than 700 sold out shows! 3 million spectators! Everything about the record -breaking show that changed the history of entertainment scene in Las Vegas!
This 2 set Blu-ray Disc includes Celine Dion's show in the colosseum at Caesars Palace and three exclusive documentaries: Travel to Las Vegas with the fans- join Celine at home, in her car, in her dressing room and even backstage - find out all the secrets of "A New Day"
More Than 5 hours of Never Before Seen Footage

Blu-ray Disc Trackslisting:
1.A New Day Has Come
2.The Power Of Love
3.It's All Coming Back To Me Now
4.Because You Loved Me
5.To Love You More
6.I'm Alive
7.I Drove All Night
8.Seduces Me
9.If I Could
10.Pour Que Tu M'aimes Encore
11.I Surrender
12.Ammore Annascunnuto
13.All The Way
14.I've Got The World On A String
15.I Wish
16.Love Can Move Mountains
17.River Deep, Mountain High
18.My Heart Will Go On

Disc 1
The Concert (93 minutes)
Because You Loved Me - A Tribute to The Fans (41 minutes)

Disc 2
A New Day: All Access (120 minutes)
A New Day: The Secrets (53 minutes)

Video/Audio:
Mastered in High Definition
PCM (uncompressed) Stereo (48kHz/24bit)
Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround Sound (96 kHz/24bit)
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (448kbps)

Live In Las Vegas- A New Day..

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Genre: Music Video - Pop/Rock
Rating: NR
Release Date: 11-DEC-2007
Media Type: DVD

If you were one of the handful of folks who missed Céline Dion's mega-run in Las Vegas, fear not: Céline Dion: A New Day is a riveting, sumptuous front-row seat to the whole extravagant experience. As concert DVDs go, this is a show of a lifetime, nearly six hours featuring not only no-expenses-spared production values and every song from Dion's famed show, but priceless extras as well. Dion's substantial voice is in fine form, and sparkles on signature tunes like "A New Day Has Come," "The Power of Love," and of course the theme from Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On" (and Dion-watchers will note that she's thankfully dialed back the breast-beating that used to accompany this song).

But as impressive as the performances are--and they include the talented gymnasts, dancers, and backup singers who work as a Cirque du Soleil-style ensemble--the set's most memorable moments are found in the personal footage and extras. Dion comes across as truly humble and approachable, with a wicked sense of humor and real compassion for her hard-working staff and her fans. There are sweet, intimate moments of Dion with her husband and son, as well as telling scenes that show her true resourcefulness (girlfriend does her own makeup!). The many docs include one on the building of her special theater and the building of the show from the ground up. "If you're going to gamble," says Dion's manager and husband, René Angélil, "Vegas is the place to do it." Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. --A.T. Hurley

Cats - The Musical (Commemorative Edition)

This pop-cultural phenomenon has been performed on stage for more than 50 million patrons in 26 countries for almost 18 years, churning more than $2 billion in ticket sales. Now that Cats has finally made it to the small screen, attention must be paid not just by fans of this critic-proof show, but also by those entertainment mavens who have somehow avoided Cats until now. The video version has been restaged but, alas, not really reconceived for its new medium.

The video cast, assembled from London, Amsterdam, and New York productions, is competent. Ken Page as Old Deuteronomy, Jacob Brent as Mr. Mistoffelees, and Elaine Paige--the original London Grizabella, the Glamour Cat well past her prime--are a great deal more than that. Paige has toned down her theatrical belting of her big number, "Memory," and allowed the faded ruin of her character's soul to prevail in close-up. For all the "covers" of her signature song, Paige's version remains definitive. The video is, by definition, more intimate, not always a good thing: costumes are even more Halloweeny in garish close-up, the cats less cuddly without that all-important interaction, the stage's appropriately midnight lighting transmuted to a Las Vegas neon. And the chorus of cats in production numbers is even clunkier and more amorphous in two- and three-shots.

The one complete newcomer to the cast is the 90-year-old icon among English actors John Mills, a delight as Gus the Theatrical Cat. Sir John and his character show the youngsters how it's done in close-up, largely behind the eyes, abetted by a heart-tugging delivery of his one song. Yet virtually all of the songs are lip-synched, further robbing the video Cats of its onstage seeming spontaneity. It's clearer than ever that Lloyd Webber's music is mostly twaddle, with the important exception of "Memory," which instantly and rightly became one of the genuine theater standards not dependent on context, in the vein of Stephen Sondheim's "Send in the Clowns." On the plus side, most of the Cats characters and lyrics, from T.S. Eliot's 14-poem Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, are far better defined and understood from the video version. --Robert Windeler

10 Minute Solution: Fat Blasting Dance Mix

Instructor Jennifer Galardi leads viewers through several 10-minute dance routines designed to work the whole body in a short amount of time. Combined together these hip dance moves are fun and effective working the butt abs thighs and more.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR UPC: 013131463996 Manufacturer No: DV14639

The Bollywood Dance Workout With Hemalayaa

For ALL fitness and experience levels.

Inspired by the Indian film tradition of infectiously expressive music and dance comes a sexy, saucy, calorie-burning, full-body workout. Fitness star Hemalayaa leads you in traditional moves that will tone you head to toe while unleashing waves of energy and joy.

The movements are simple—no exercise or dance experience required—but the results are big.

You'll be getting a cardio, sculpting, and stretching workout while having a blast—and learning moves you'll love to flaunt on the dance floor. Just let yourself go and boogie to the bhangra beat. It's impossible not to.

Features include audio options (instruction and music or music only) and bonus dance performances.

Richard Simmons - Disco Sweat

Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: Urban Street Heat

Award-winning choreographer, MaDonna Grimes, is renowned for her innovative dance moves. She has a master's degree in dance performance and choreography, and has appeared in many fitness and fashion magazines.

Who knew getting a full-body, cardio workout could be so much fun! Urban Street Heat is more like a dance party than an aerobics class. You'll have a great time performing this program, which combines attitude, street style, and easy-to-follow dance steps. The Hip Hop freestyle routines, designed for women and men, are bursting with style and energy. You'll learn some fresh new moves that will really spice up your workout. MaDonna breaks down all the steps, and combines them into one dynamic routine that you can take to the clubs.

Program Features:

- Sexy, fun moves work the entire body - Lose weight, burn fat - Aerobics workout boosts energy - Hip Hop freestyle routines for women and men

Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: African Beat - Latin Heat

Award-winning choreographer, MaDonna Grimes, is renowned for her innovative dance moves. She has a master's degree in dance performance and choreography, and has appeared in many fitness and fashion magazines.

Elevate your heart rate in this high-energy workout that moves and grooves. African Beat - Latin Heat is like having a dance party in your living room! MaDonna Grimes makes sure you never stop moving in this exciting Dance Fitness for Beginners program.

Challenge your muscles and your spirit when you turn up the heat with this full-body, cardio workout. MaDonna keeps you burning calories as you dance, move your arms, and swing your hips to a mix of Latin and African rhythms. Designed for women and men, this program combines Latin dance steps with hip, urban moves.

Program Features: - Dance moves you can take to the clubs - Fun routines challenge every muscle - Tones entire body - Shed unwanted pounds and burn fat

Street Fusion - Street Jazz & Hip Hop Dance with Karen Gayle

An eclectic blend of street jazz hip-hop and funk all mixed into one! Street fusion consists of a warm-up and 3 dance routines varying in style and technique.The warm up is broken down into 3 sections - Stretches Isolations and Basic Footwork - and is designed to prepare your body to dance get the blood flowing and get you ready to groove! From there you'll have 3 dance routines to choose from:1. In The Mix: A funky blend of jazz and hip-hop all in one fun routine;2. Smooth It Out: A smooth groove with challenging accents and dynamics;3. Hittin It: A choreography full of challenging sequences that require you to hit it.So grab your sneakers and let's hit the dance floor...for Karen Gayle's STREET FUSION!System Requirements:Running Time: 120 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS UPC: 188883000376 Manufacturer No: 30146

Bellydance - The Next Level: Transitions, Turns & Layers

BELLYDANCE - THE NEXT LEVEL (DVD MOVIE)