"Happy #@$%! Thanksgiving!" - 12:03am

Scarier than Harvey Weinstein biting the head off of a bat, Miramax gleefully announced yesterday that they have acquired the rights to the first two seasons of MTV's smash hit The Osbournes for DVD and VHS release. With season one due this November, just in time for the network kickoff of season two, apparently the growing backlash due to the (over)exposure of MTV's most popular show ever doesn't seem to be fazing anyone involved. "As soon as I discussed this project with Harvey (Weinstein), I knew that Miramax was the right home for 'The Osbournes,'" said matriarch Sharon Osbourne. As for what fans can expect, Weinstein hinted "The show's incredible following, never-before-seen footage and other DVD extras will make The Osbournes a key addition to Miramax's family of DVD and video hits." Stay tuned for the full details...

Not in the 'Mix' - 12:03am

Don't expect a press release for this one. Sources say that Universal Studios Home Video has quietly pulled the plug on distributing any further FlixMix titles, the direct-to-video compilation franchise that launched less than a year ago with its debut release, Boogeymen. While Universal reps would not comment, inside word is that despite heavy promotion and consumer awareness, sluggish sales for the follow-up release Ultimate Fights ombined with high clearance costs resulted in the end of the venture. The release of the recently completed third release, a compilation of Hollywood's best comedic scenes, will reportedly be Universal's last FlixMix title. Get 'em while you can...?

Street date alert - 12:03am

Just in from Universal is a 10/22 street date for the recent Hugh Grant sleeper About a Boy, which will be released in separate widescreen and pan & scan additions. Retail is $26.95 each, and watch for full details soon...

In bad street date news, Paramount has pulled the Roman Polanski thriller The Tenant from its 9/3 release slate due to "clearance issues," with no new date announced. Stay tuned.