Guess people still think he's funny after all. After a string of dramatic roles that failed to light up the box office, Jim Carrey returned to comedy in a big way this summer with the $200-plus million blockbuster Bruce Almighty. The first big title of the fourth quarter to be announced for a DVD release, Universal Studios Home Video will issue the flick in separate anamorphic widescreen and full screen versions on November 25th, each with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround tracks, an audio commentary by director Tom Shadyac, deleted scenes, 3 featurettes, a blooper reel and theatrical trailers. Retail is $26.95.

British Friends - 12:01am

Just in from Warner Home Video is the arrival of Coupling: The Complete Second Season on October 18th. This two-disc set features 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfers and English Dolby 2.0 surround tracks, plus audio commentary by the series creators on two episodes, cast interviews and filmographies. Retail is $34.95.

British comedy fans can also look forward to The Vicar Of Dibley: Complete Series One, The Complete Series Two and The Complete Series Three, separate sets that will all be released on October 7th. All get newly remastered transfers in their original 4:3 full screen aspect ratio and 2.0 stereo, and The Complete Series Two will also feature two bonus TV specials. Retail is $24.95 a pop.

Other new street dates from Warner include a number of animated TV favorites. October 7th sees the release of The PowerPuff Girls: 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas and Tom And Jerry: Paws For A Holiday, followed by Batman: Mystery Of The Batwoman on October 21st, then Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Volume 1 and Space Ghost Coast To Coast: Volume 1 on November 18th. Watch for full specs and retail pricing soon...

Gong Show memories - 12:01am

Rounding out today's news is the return of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. After a theatrical re-release to push the little-seen George Clooney-directed biopic, this look at the larger-than-life Chuck Barris will now street on September 9th. Presented in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, extras include an audio commentary with Clooney and director of photography Newton Thomas Sigel, 11 deleted scenes, 2 featurettes, screen tests, five of The Gong Show's greatest acts, a still gallery and trailers. Retail will set you back $29.95.