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'Dark Knight' DVD, Phelps Book Top Today's Releases

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Published: December 9, 2008

Why so serious?

The biggest movie of the summer will likely become the biggest DVD of the year as well.

"The Dark Knight," with Heath Ledger's dark portrayal of the Joker, hits stores today.

Also in this week's crop of books, CDs and DVDs are Michael Phelps' written record of his Olympic performance and the moody score from the vampire thriller "Twilight."

DVDS

The Dark Knight: From Ledger's scary final performance as the unhinged Joker to the record-breaking box office, Christopher Nolan's follow-up to "Batman Begins" has already claimed its place in pop culture history.

Horton Hears a Who!: This animated rendition of the Dr. Seuss classic is less manic than live-action predecessors "The Grinch" and "The Cat in the Hat."

Swingtown – The First Season: A short-lived TV series rooted in the '70s, from Farah's hair to key parties.

It Happened One Night: A reissue of the classic starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, about an heiress on the run and the reporter who finds and falls for her.

BOOKS

Treasure, by Iris Johansen: A sweeping and sensuous tale of love, war and immortality set in the 12th century.

No Limits: The Will to Succeed, by Michael Phelps: A memoir from the gold medal hero of the Beijing Olympic Games that includes insights on his record-breaking performance, his passion for sports and lessons learned through the years.

CDS

Twilight – The Score, by Carter Burwell: The soundtrack hit No. 1; let's see if tweens appreciate the orchestral side of the vampire movie as well.

Human, by Brandy: The pop/R&B singer comes to grips with a tragic 2006 car accident and growing up fast on this all-too-human CD.

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