Reese's pieces - 12:00am

Just in from Buena Vista Home Entertainment are the full specs for the February 4th debut of the blockbuster comedy Sweet Home Alabama. The Reese Witherspoon megahit will be presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen with English and French 5.1 Dolby surround tracks, and extras include an audio commentary by director Andy Tennant, eight deleted scenes and an alternate ending, plus the SHeDAISY music video. Retail is $29.95.

Heavenly creatures - 12:00am

Yep, 2003 is certainly shaping up to be the year that the studios are raiding their TV libraries with a vengeance, releasing any show that has even the slightest bit of mass appeal. Just announced from Fox Home Entertainment are NYPD Blue: The Complete First Season on March 4th. This six-disc set features all 22 first season episodes presented in 4:3 full screen and Dolby 2.0 surround, with extras including audio commentaries on select episodes (participants TBA) and two making-of featurettes. Retail is $59.95.

At long last for fans of Buffy crossovers, Fox will also release Angel: The Complete First Season on February 11th. This set comes even more fully loaded, with audio commentaries on select episodes by series creator Joss Whedon and writers David Greenwalt and Jane Espensonwith, plus four making-of featurettes, stills, and more. Retail is also $59.95.

Body count - 12:00am

Yikes, even more TV on DVD is on the way from HBO Home Video, with the long-awaited debut of Six Feet Under: the Complete First Season. This four-disc set is presented in 4:3 full screen and 2.0 surround, with extras including audio commentary on episodes 1 and 13, a deleted scene, a featurette on the making of the opening sequence, cast and crew interviews, and episode synopses. Retail is $99.95 and street date February 4th.