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December movies
James Cameron’s spectacle “Avatar” hits theaters, along with George Clooney, who is “Up in the Air,” and Robert Downey Jr. as “Sherlock Holmes.”

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TV on DVD:

“Family Ties: The Complete First Season” — The 1980s sit-com that gave Michael J. Fox his big break debuts on DVD. Fox plays an ultraconservative teen with liberal parents (Meredith Baxter Birney and Michael Gross), a ditzy sister (Justine Bateman) and a tomboy youngest sister. A four-disc set has the first 22 episodes. DVD set, $42.99. (Paramount)

“Alias Smith and Jones: Season One” — The Western series from the 1970s stars Ben Murphy and Pete Duel as outlaws trying to go straight, who adopt new identities to avoid bounty hunters on their trail. The first 15 episodes come in a four-disc set. DVD set, $39.98. (Universal)

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“What’s New, Scooby-Doo? Complete 1st Season” — A two-disc set holds season one of the new cartoon adventures of the goofy Great Dane and his ghost-busting human pals. The set has the first 13 episodes, plus a special Valentine’s Day episode. DVD set, $19.98. (Warner Bros.)

“Penn & Teller: Bull---t — The Complete Fourth Season” — The magicians and showmen continue their efforts to expose some of the bull of modern life, taking on such issues as capital punishment, abstinence and even the Boy Scouts. Year four’s 10 episodes come in a three-disc set. DVD set, $29.99. (Showtime)

“Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: Season Two, Volume Two” — The super submarine Seaview sails again with a three-disc set packing the second half of season two. The set has 13 episodes of the 1960s sci-fi adventure series. DVD set, $29.98. (20th Century Fox)

Other new releases:

“For Your Consideration” — Director Christopher Guest and co-writer Eugene Levy (“Best in Show,” “A Mighty Wind”) co-star with their usual ensemble for a comedy about a devastating Hollywood contagion: Academy Awards buzz. The film features Catherine O’Hara, Parker Posey and Harry Shearer as actors consumed by Oscar fever after their mediocre flick catches unmerited awards attention. Extras include commentary by Guest and Levy. DVD, $27.95. (Warner Bros.) Read the review

“Crossover” — Anthony Mackie and Wesley Jonathan play best buddies and gifted basketball players who challenge the reigning champs in a secret underground streetball competition. Jonathan joins director Presley A. Whitmore II for audio commentary. DVD, $26.96. (Sony) Read the review

“Gandhi” — A two-disc set marks the 25th anniversary of the best-picture winner starring Ben Kingsley in the life story of the slain pacifist. The huge range of behind-the-scenes materials includes interviews with Kingsley and director Richard Attenborough. DVD set, $24.96. (Sony)

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