The Wire: The Complete Series (HBO)
Starring: Dominic West, Lance Reddick
Now is a great time to discover this critically acclaimed drama — all five seasons of the series are included in this box set, with 60 episodes on 23 discs, plus extras like prequels. Baltimore provides the backdrop for the show, with each season focusing on a different aspect of the city: the drug trade, the port, the city bureaucracy, the school system and the print media.

Horton Hears a Who! (20th Century Fox)
Starring: Jim Carrey, Jesse McCartney
In this lively animated feature based on Dr. Seuss’ classic 1954 book, the tiny town of Whoville and the jungle of Nool come alive with computer animation and the voice talents of stars like Seth Rogen, Carol Burnett and Steve Carrell. Horton the elephant (Carrey) hears a small noise and discovers a whole new world. Also available in a two-disc special edition.

Wanted (Universal)
Starring: Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy
Cars, guns and Angelina… what more do you want in an action flick? A mild-mannered accountant (McAvoy) becomes an assassin with help from a group called The Fraternity. Available in a two-disc special edition.

The Dark Knight (Warner Home Video)
Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger
Christopher Nolan’s follow-up to Batman Begins finds a brooding Batman (Bale) taking on new bad guys: The late Heath Ledger gives a chilling, multi-layered performance as the Joker, and Aaron Eckhart becomes the villain Two-Face. Also available in a two-disc special edition.

Space Chimps (20th Century Fox)
Starring: Andy Samberg, Stanley Tucci
This animated feature is loosely based on the story of the first monkeys sent into outer space. Circus simian Ham III (Samberg) is chosen for a NASA mission with two other chimps (Cheryl Hines and Patrick Warburton). Bonus features include a space-themed
trivia track.

Hancock (Sony)
Starring: Will Smith, Jason Bateman
Disgruntled superhero Hancock (Smith) patrols L.A., saving lives but also wreaking havoc until he rescues a publicist (Bateman) and things begin to change. The first half of the movie is watchable, but this action flick soon goes downhill. Also available in an unrated special edition, which includes seven behind-the-scenes featurettes.

Meet Dave (20th Century Fox)
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks
Murphy continues to lose his comedy magic. His latest character is a tiny alien — Dave — who pilots a human-shaped spaceship that lands in New York City. Dave attempts to assimilate on Earth, while his crew (including Gabrielle Union) also tries to grasp human culture. Bonus features include a gag reel and “crew confessions.”

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (Warner Home Video)
Starring: America Ferrera, Blake Lively
Best friends since toddlerhood, the Traveling Pants girls gain independence in this cute sequel, sure to be a beloved rental for tweens. Tibby (Amber Tamblyn), Bridget (Lively), Lena (Alexis Bledel) and Carmen (Ferrera) are exploring different interests — but still sharing the same pants! — after their first year at college.

Kung Fu Panda (DreamWorks)
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Jack Black
A chubby, noodle-making panda (Black) dreams of becoming a kung fu master, but his clumsy nature is holding him back… until he is chosen as China’s dragon warrior and his training begins. A great, colorful movie for kids that promotes believing in one’s self.

Wall-E (Walt Disney Video)
Starring: Ben Burtt, Jeff Garlin
Pixar works its magic again with this charming love story that sweetly delivers an environmental message. WALL-E (Burtt) is a lonely trash compactor living on a polluted, abandoned planet Earth. Then robot probe EVE (Elissa Knight) arrives, changing everything. Available in a three-disc special edition.