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GLADIATOR - Blu-ray - Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN) transports Hollywood to second-century Rome in this rousing historical epic that proudly harkens back to such films as BEN-HUR and SPARTACUS. Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) tells Maximus that he'd like him to rule Rome once he's gone, a classic confrontation ensues between the brave and charming soldier-who wants to return home to his wife, son, and farm-and the jealous and conniving Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's only son, who is thirsty for power. Bought as a slave by the profiteering Proximo (Oliver Reed, in his last role), Maximus must kill or be killed in the ring, battling to save not only himself but the future of the very empire that he loves and honors. The film features a terrific battle sequence (that recalls the beginning of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN), huge crowd scenes of thousands of people, and even a little romance, albeit mostly taboo. The impeccably choreographed gladiator scenes are violent yet thrilling, flashing by like lightning. GLADIATOR is a glorious spectacle filled with heart and soul. Color/154 min/R/widescreen.

Three-disc set includes Children Of The Corn II The Final Sacrifice (1993)After he discovers a cellar filled with dead bodies while on assignment in Nebraska, a tabloid reporter and his young son investigate the frightening finding. Soon more corpses are found, and the two learn that local children under the influence of a demonic spirit may be responsible for the murders. This sequel to Stephen King's story stars Terence Knox, Paul Scherrer. 92 min. C/Rtg R Children Of The Corn III Urban Harvest (1994)Sinister second sequel to the Stephen King shocker, about two orphaned brothers-one evil, the other good-who are adopted by a childless farm couple. Soon, the evil boy uses his supernatural power to manipulate his schoolmates and destroys all adults that stand in his way. Only the good brother can stop his murderous ways. Daniel Cerny, Mari Morrow star; look for an unbilled Charlize Theron in her film debut. 90 min. C/Rtg R Children Of The Corn IV The Gathering (1996)The third sequel to Stephen King's story details what happens when a pretty medical student returns to her hometown and finds an evil spirit spreading terror throughout the area. Naomi Watts, William Windom and Karen Black star. 85 min. C/Rtg R Children Of The Corn V Fields Of Terror (1998)The corn-and the terror-is as high as an elephant's eye, as six college students' road trip takes a deadly detour and strands them in a remote rural town where the children are under the influence of a mysterious, malevolent force. Alexis Arquette, David Carradine, Stacy Galina, Fred Williamson, Eva Mendes, and Ahmet Zappa star. 84 min. C/Rtg R Children Of The Corn 666 Isaac's Return (1999)Just when you thought it was safe to stroll through the cornfield, horror returns. A woman en route to Nebraska to find her birth mother has an encounter with a strange man, and frightening events soon follow. Little does she