.Yl 2004 - 498

Spanner's perfect plan encounters a major snag as the shocking nature of his true identity is revealed. [parts 1-2]

The dedicated dog lovers at North Shore Animal League, the largest no-kill animal shelter in America, work hard to save abandoned and injured dogs.

Todd 'Digger' Fiander delivers another installment of hard edged, off the meter EXTREME Mountain Biking Action! Considered his best yet, Digger does it again with pulse pounding, heart exploding action backed with an exciting original soundtrack.

Master chef Jacques Pepin celebrates the Festival of Lights with a French-inspired dinner. The menu includes consommé printanier followed by cold mousse of chicken and pistachios, with a mouth-watering veal roast with braised lettuce as the main course. And in a nod to the traditional Hanukkah potato latke, Pepin also prepares golden vegetable pancakes tempura. But be sure to save room for dessert: a stunning frozen citrus soufflé.

Rock impresario and KISS front man Gene Simmons takes the stage -- not to sing, but to sermonize about his business successes, his wandering eye and his lust for fame. Simmons has proved to be an innovative entrepreneur and has often surprised business analysts with the success of his ingenious get-rich-quick schemes. Flexing his oratory skills, Gene shares some sage advice (with his trademark deadpan delivery) and presents some pithy insights.

The mysterious "muti" murders are an extreme form of occult belief: the body parts or blood of a killed person are ingested as a "muti medicine", in order to grant another person health, power, wealth or strength. We follow Scotland Yard's investigation and investigate the links between the historical, religious and criminological backgrounds to ritual murder.

The comedy stylings of some of the freshest faces and most offbeat characters in stand-up are showcased in this second volume from National Lampoon -- the outfit responsible for madcap, gut-busting films such as Animal House and Vacation. Hosted by Frank Caliendo (from "MADtv"), the show features live performances by up-and-coming comedians including John DiResta, Sam Tripoli, Bert Kreischer, Tess and Steve Byrne

One of the most recognized names in comedy, National Lampoon has been making people laugh for years with films such as Animal House, Loaded Weapon and the Vacation series. Now, the National Lampoon folks are searching far and wide across the globe to find the best and brightest up-and-coming comedians for this hilarious stand-up collection hosted by funnyman Dat Phan, winner of the "Last Comic Standing."

All Mixed Up is a gripping tale of two female climbers from Scotland as they push their limits to see if they have what it takes in the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Tackling some of the steepest and toughest routes in the country, their roller coaster ride of self-questioning and sheer bloody-mindedness dressed up as determination is an inspirational story of success in the hard world of winter mixed climbing.

This program features both vintage and contemporary performance footage of Dutch progressive rockers Focus -- including founders Thijs van Leer and Jan Akkerman -- who gained fame in the 1970s with their unique sound. Songs include two versions of the group's hit "Hocus Pocus," along with "Hamburger Concerto," "Eruption," "Anonymous II," "House of the King," "Focus Medley," "Focus III" and "Sylvia."

Recorded in Kansas City, Missouri's Sheffield Family Life Center, this dynamic performance features Grammy-winning Christian singer Israel Houghton and his band, New Breed, playing songs from their chart-topping album "Live from Another Level." The inspirational selections include "You've Made Me Glad," "New Season," "Lord of the Breakthrough," "Your Latter Will Be Greater" and "Trading My Sorrows (Yes, Lord)."

World-famous poker player Howard Lederer tells all in this video designed to teach the basics of No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em. As he teaches players the basics of the game -- along with tips on when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em -- he focuses on reading your opponent's body language in order to figure out his next move and what his hand could be. This video will prepare you for a night of poker with a group of friends or at a table in a Vegas casino.

Get to know Spanish Surrealist master Salvador Dali in this volume, part of a series exploring some of the most important artists of the 20th century. Learn about Dali's meteoric rise through the art world as a result of his visionary approach to art, and his subsequent difficulties as he was criticized for making art for the sake of money. A figure as colorful and unique as his paintings, Dali created art that's survived the march of time.

Enchanting story about five hip and hilarious children, who just happen to be Little Angels, who live to help children in need. In this very special Christmas story, a little boy named Daniel is left in charge of his younger brother and sister whilst their father goes out and looks for work.

Mohawks, stage diving, fists flying. Homemade band t-shirts, circle pits, singalongs. These scenes are not unfamiliar; They have flooded pop culture imagery for over 25 years. The punk rock ethos gains new relevance in Israel, however, when band members' choices are often between picking up a guitar or picking up a gun. Like the country itself, the punk rock music scene in Israel is young, small, and passionate. The bands have differing political views, but they share a struggle for freedom in a country where they feel restricted by religious laws, mandatory military service and an explosive political situation. Looking at the present situation in Israel through the eyes of punk rockers is not a common vantage point, but the voices of these young people will illuminate the thoughts of a generation of disillusioned Israelis who yearn for an end to the bleak politics of war, so that they might live out their dreams.

Captured over three years, this black-and-white pictorial study portrays life under the threat of demolition at the Kopaszi dam.

A taxicab is implicated in a story with a plot twist.

In the closing days of World War II, a concentration camp escapee is recaptured by a quartet of Nazi Officers waiting out a storm in a remote woodland cabin.