Director and writer Kevin Smith has done it again. Combining the talents of Seth Rogen (Pineapple Express, Superbad, Knocked Up) and Elizabeth Banks (Scrubs, The 40 Year Old Virgin, the Spider-Man trilogy) with a hilarious script helped him create his latest hit flick, last year’s distinctively titled sex comedy Zack and Miri Make a Porno.

The movie follows the adventures of Zack Brown (Rogen) and Miriam Linky (Banks) as they attempt to do exactly what the title says. Nobody can claim they don’t know what they’re getting themselves into when they sit down to watch this one.

But, Zack and Miri have a method to their madness besides playing nasty — they need the money to pay their bills. In the process of getting down to business, however, the two oddballs discover their mutual feelings for each other, giving viewers a romance and a porno all rolled up in one!

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The comedy drama Soul Men was a bittersweet film release for two major reasons: the cast includes comedian Bernie Mac and musician Isaac Hayes, both of whom passed away unexpectedly within a day of each other, on August 9th and August 10th of last year, respectively. Fans of the entertainers will have the chance to own a memento next month when the music-themed movie is released on DVD on Tuesday, February 10.

Soul Men is about two estranged soul music legends (Mac and Samuel L. Jackson) who discover their friend and former bandleader has died. Afterwards, they decide to reunite to honor his memory by delivering a final memorial performance together at the historic Apollo Theatre in New York. The only problem is they must first work through their twenty-year grudge during a five-day cross-country car trip to the venue.

Additional co-stars include Sharon Leal (Boston Public), Sean Hayes (Will & Grace), Jennifer Coolidge (American Pie), and music artist John Legend. Better still, the DVD release features a tribute to both Mac and Hayes among the special features.

Follow the jump for more details about the DVD versions of Soul Men, as well as stills from the film.

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Tomorrow is a good day for fans of comedy series on basic cable: DVD sets for ABC Family’s Greek, FX’s Nip/Tuck, and TBS’ 10 Items or Less all hit retail outlets on December 30.

Well, 10 Items or Less was actually released last Saturday, December 27, but people can still get in on the special reduced prices most stores are offering to lure buyers.

Details about the boxed sets follow.

10 Items or Less — Seasons One and Two

Discs: 2
Episodes: 13
Languages: English, Closed Captioned
List Price: $29.95
Extras: A Look Behind-the-Scenes, Coffee Break Blooper Reel, Internet Viral Videos: Choking and Apology, Notes from the Casting Couch

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall

• Discs: 3
• Episodes: N/A
• Format: Color, Dolby Digital 5.1, Widescreen
• Languages: English, French, Spanish
• List Price: $34.98
• Run Time: 112 minutes
• Season: N/A
• Special Features: Yes
• Studio: Universal Studios
• Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish

My Name is Earl - Season Three

• Discs: 4
• Episodes: 22
• Format: Color, Dolby Digital 5.1, Widescreen
• Languages: English
• List Price: $49.98
• Run Time: 462 minutes
• Season: Three
• Special Features: Unknown
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Chuck - Season One

• Discs: 4
• Episodes: 13
• Format: Color, Dolby Digital 5.1, Widescreen
• Languages: English
• List Price: $39.98
• Run Time: 585 minutes
• Season: One
• Special Features: Yes
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• Subtitles: English, Spanish

Cybill - Collector’s Edition, Volume 1

• Discs: 2
• Episodes: 10
• Format: Color, Dolby, Full Screen
• Languages: English
• List Price: $24.98
• Run Time: 240 minutes
• Season: N/A
• Special Features: Yes
• Studio: First Look
• Subtitles: Closed Captioned

Dirty Sexy Money - Season One

• Discs: 3
• Episodes: 10
• Format: Color, Dolby Digital 5.1, Widescreen
• Languages: English
• List Price: $39.99
• Run Time: 426 minutes
• Season: One
• Special Features: Yes
• Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
• Subtitles: Closed Captioned

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Although it’s easy enough to find NBC’s 30 Rock online, purists will want to own a shiny copy of the DVD set for lasting viewing pleasure. You can do that on October 7, when Season Two of the show streets.

The second season of 30 Rock was nominated for 17 — yes, seventeen — Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Tina Fey, and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Alec Baldwin.

Equally impressive, Season Two showcased numerous memorable guest stars, such as Carrie Fisher, Rip Torn, Will Arnett, Edie Falco (who has her own new Showtime sitcom Nurse Jackie coming soon), Steve Buscemi, Elaine Stritch, and Tim Conway.

Additional details about the extras and technical specifications for the release follow.

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season Three

• Discs: 3
• Episodes: 15
• Format: Color, Dolby Surround, Full Screen
• Languages: English
• List Price: $39.98
• Run Time: 332 minutes
• Season: Three
• Special Features: Yes
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• Subtitles: Closed Captioned, English, French, Spanish

Ugly Betty - Season Two

• Discs: 5
• Episodes: 18
• Format: Color, Dolby Digital 5.1, Widescreen
• Languages: English
• List Price: $59.99
• Run Time: Unknown
• Season: Two
• Special Features: Yes
• Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
• Subtitles: No

Wings - Season Seven

• Discs: 4
• Episodes: 26
• Format: Color, Dolby Digital Stereo, Full Screen
• Languages: English
• List Price: $39.98
• Run Time: 582 minutes
• Season: Seven
• Special Features: None
• Studio: Paramount
• Subtitles: No

Today, the strike-shortened fourth season of NBC’s hit workplace sitcom The Office finally hit stores at a list price of $49.98 per set. That matches the price of the second and third seasons, although the fourth had only 14 episodes as compared to 22 for the second season and 24 for the third (the first season was a “tryout,” with six installments all together). If you’re thrifty, such pricing might present a problem, at least until the inevitable sales occur down the road, likely near the year-ending holiday season.

As for the set itself, the copy I received for review contained the expected fourteen episodes and bonus features (deleted scenes; gag reel; outtakes; and commentaries with cast and crew for the four episodes “Money,” Local Ad,” “The Deposition,” and “Did I Stutter?”), plus a table-draft copy of the script for arguably the most entertaining episode last season, “Dinner Party.” Depending on where you purchase your copy, the boxed set might also include other bonus extras, such as a series-branded T-shirt at Best Buy (as long as supplies last, of course).

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Cheers - Season Ten

• Discs: 4
• Episodes: 25
• Format: Color, Dolby Digital, Full Screen
• Languages: English
• List Price: $39.98
• Run Time: 602 minutes
• Season: Ten
• Special Features: None
• Studio: Paramount
• Subtitles: No

Desperate Housewives - Season Four

• Discs: 5
• Episodes: 17
• Format: Color, Dolby Digital 5.1, Widescreen
• Languages: English
• List Price: $59.99
• Run Time: 721 minutes
• Season: Four
• Special Features: Yes
• Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
• Subtitles: No

Eli Stone - Season One

• Discs: 4
• Episodes: 13
• Format: Color, Dolby Digital 5.1, Widescreen
• Languages: English
• List Price: $39.99
• Run Time: 559 minutes
• Season: One
• Special Features: Yes
• Studio: American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
• Subtitles: French, Spanish

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Oscar-nominated writer-director Morgan Spurlock of Super Size Me and 30 Days fame accomplishes a remarkable feat with his smart yet funny documentary Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden?. He manages to evoke laughter while dissecting one of the least funny situations in the history of modern civilization: the War on Terror, its causes, and its many repercussions for various societies.

Concerned about the state of mankind after his wife Alexandra Jamieson learns she’s pregnant with their first child — she gives birth to son Laken James at the end of the film during Operation Delivery — Spurlock decides to get proactive about what is arguably the most pressing issue threatening the safety of the world’s inhabitants today and in the future.

His approach to his newfound mission is to undergo a hasty round of language tutoring, vaccinations, and survival training before heading to the Middle East to track down Planet Earth’s most wanted man, fugitive Osama bin Laden. Although there’s no clear indication what Spurlock would do if he were to succeed where scores have failed, I’m guessing he’d start with a little one-on-one chat along the lines of, “What the hell are you doing, dude?!”

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