new DVD releases in Region 1 and Region 2, week of April 20, 2009

Lots of famous people suddenly appear on DVD this week: Richard Nixon, Doctor Who, Keanu Reeve, Notorious B.I.G. Lucky us.

Out April 20 in Region 2:

green light (definitely check it out):

• The Tale of Despereaux: read my review/buy at Amazon U.K./already available in Region 1 at Amazon U.S.

• Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl: not reviewed/buy at Amazon U.K.

• Moonlighting: Series 3: not reviewed/buy at Amazon U.K./already available in Region 1 at Amazon U.S.
red light (not worth your time):

• The Day the Earth Stood Still: read my review/buy at Amazon U.K./now available in Region 1 at Amazon U.S.

Out April 21 in Region 1:

green light (definitely check it out):

• Frost/Nixon: read my review/buy at Amazon U.S./preorder in Region 2 at Amazon U.K.

• The Wrestler: not reviewed/buy at Amazon U.S./preorder in Region 2 at Amazon U.K.

red light (not worth your time):