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FreshArrival.com, a new blog that celebrates one cool thing every day, has started off wth the best: send in a tip or post a comment and you could win a copy of the Serenity CE DVD!

You've got till Saturday, folks, so get tipping and commenting!

More details here.

Universal DVD (Canada) is giving away a copy of the Serenity CE DVD in their DVD contest spotlight. Just answer the three questions correctly to enter.

Open to Canadian residents only. Contest ends midnight August 31. Good luck!

Still going…

And it's jumped from #8 to #7 since I've been watching this morning. Where will it stop? #1, maybe?

Be sure to get your copy at Amazon, or TFAW.com, or your favorite online seller, or the Universal page, or SerenityMovie.com, or your local retailer. And if you're near a Best Buy, don't forget that they'll have limited numbers of Serenity comics from Dark Horse available with every Serenity CE purchase.

Go!

Out of the many people who spread the word about the Serenity CE Dvd (and then let me know about it), a random drawing brought up Deborah Lipp for the mention in her blog here. She'll be getting a DVD from Amazon in the next few days, assuming you guys haven't bought them all.

Which is a possibility, since as of right now the Serenity CE DVD is #8 at Amazon. This is probably not solely due to your admirable efforts. I'm sure others did their part too, nearly as well you did. And we need to keep going.

Be sure to get your copy at Amazon, or TFAW.com, or your favorite online seller, or the Universal page, or SerenityMovie.com, or your local retailer. Thank includes you too, Deborah! Don't get caught slacking just 'cuz you get a freebie…

So what do people think about the new Serenity Collector's Edition DVD? Let's find out.

Blogcritics.com: DVD Pick of the Week. I remember when I first saw this on the big screen I was floored. This was a movie that will never compete for the greatest film of all time, but it delivered on all levels. It made me even more mad at how FOX mistreated it during its short run. We should still be enjoying the ongoing adventures of the Serenity crew."

CinemaBlend.com: Pick of the Week. "Typically we try not to promote double-dip DVD releases, but this is one I can kind of get behind."

Cinematical: Pick of the Week. "I was surprised to like a genre film quite so much, and I championed it as such … that is, until six months later, when I found a new genre fave in Slither, which also starred Nathan Fillion. Coincidence? I don't think so."

DigitallyObsessed.com: Highly recommended. "New material on Disc 1 includes a brand new commentary (which is also subtitled) from Whedon, this time teamed up with Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, and Ron Glass. Lots of jokes being cracked, with Whedon—who admits to being 'full of me'—mockingly comparing his own voluminous writing ability to that of Stephen King and Dostyevsky. The tone throughout this track is on the light side, and more fan-based than techie."

DVD in My Pants: "If you’re a fan of Firefly or Serenity, this is a DVD that you need to get, regardless of whether you already own the original release. It’s a great presentation, it’s packed with tons of features worthy of your time, and the film simply deserves to be in every genre fan’s collection."

DVD Talk: "If you don't own the first version of this DVD, then my recommendation is a no-brainer, as I enjoyed this every bit as much as the first time I saw it. If you're wondering whether to purchase another one, however, I'd suggest that the DTS track, the cast commentary, and the "Filmmaker's Journey" featurette are all worth owning, and the price point is reasonable enough to once again rate this title as Highly Recommended."

E-Gear: "Trust me when I tell you I wouldn’t blog about a DVD packaging for just any movie. Serenity is just that special and I know there are others out there who are eager to see it."

IGN: 9 out of 10. "This is a great, wildly entertaining film – accessible to old and new fans alike, to sci-fi fans and western fans and movie fans, in general – represented on a beautifully packaged Special Edition DVD, sporting a top-notch transfer, some strong audio work and a boatload of worthwhile extras. So, the real question is this: What are you waiting for?"

Monsters and Critics: "However, this reviewer notes that Firefly/Serenity seemed to have their major success on DVD and if other studios can bankroll Lake Placid 2, etc. then why not a series of direct-to-DVD movies for our space travelers gorramit!"

Pop Syndicate: "It doesn’t go without saying, so I won’t: this is not just science fiction at its best; this is entertainment in the best sense of the word."

UGO.com: "Sure, we all remember the original 2005 release of Serenity on DVD, but it was only a matter of time before a pumped up version came our way.  Now, my fellow Browncoats, the Serenity Two-disc Collector's Edition has finally arrived." Straight As.

WFDVDReport.com: Two reviews, both happy ones. "I’m making this DVD as a Must Own, but don’t let my being a fan of the series blind the rating I just gave—there’s a reason there’s so many Browncoats, after all." "Serenity: Collector’s Edition comes Highly Recommended. Not only is it a great tribute to both the ‘verse and the fans of Firefly/Serenity, but it is also a great sci-fi movie, too."

If you know of more, please post in the comments and I'll add 'em.

I expect this to be the lowest it gets till after next week. Do your part, go to Amazon and place your order.

Tomorrow's Best Buy ad will advertise a sale price of 17.99 and a free Serenity comic. No word yet on what's inside — I suspect the first third or so of "Those Left Behind," to help advertise the upcoming hardcover collection — but the cover is the Sean Phillips picture from the back cover of the trade paperback. (Image from The One True B!x at PDX Browncoats)

Amazon has it matched up with different Firefly/Serenity items, depending on your purchase history (#11 at Amazon! Yay!).

Any more deals or special promotions? We'll know more once the circulars come out tomorrow, but if you hear of any, post 'em here!

Thanks to Zach from World's Finest DVD Report, I've got pics of the new Serenity DVD. Please try not to drool over your keyboard any more than you absolutely have to.

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They gave it 9 out of 10, with a wonderfully detailed description of.. well, everything.

The Bottom Line
This is a great, wildly entertaining film – accessible to old and new fans alike, to sci-fi fans and western fans and movie fans, in general – represented on a beautifully packaged Special Edition DVD, sporting a top-notch transfer, some strong audio work and a boatload of worthwhile extras. So, the real question is this: What are you waiting for?