With a confusing ad campaign and an even more cryptic concept - Allan Quatermain teams up with classic literary figures to battle a techno-tyrant - there were few takers this summer for the sci-fi-action of The League of Extraordinary Gentleman. This Sean Connery starrer will hit DVD on December 16th courtesy of Fox Home Entertainment, and will be released in separate 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and 4:3 full screen transfers, each with Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 surround tracks, two audio commentaries with cast members Trevor Albert, Jason Fleming and Tony Curran and a second with the visual effects crew, a featurette, deleted scenes and trailers. Retail is $27.95.

Happy Happy, Joy Joy - 10:29pm

In what is becoming an increasing trend, more and more TV on DVD titles are being offered exclusively via direct mail only. The latest release available only through Time-Life Home Video (http://www.timelife.com) is The Best of Ren & Stimpy, a compilation of 42 installments of the cult classic. Each episode is presented in 4:3 full screen and Dolby 2.0 stereo and, for the first time ever, uncut and uncensored. Retail is $29.95.

'Meaning of Life' Exchange - 10:29pm

Released on August 26th, Universal Studios Home Video's new reissue of the classic Monty Python's The Meaning of Life quickly proved to be both less and more than what fans bargained for. Disc one of this two-disc set has plagued select consumers with various video problems, most notably "jagged video interlacing." Responding to extensive consumer complaints, Universal has just released an official statement that they will be accepting consumer exchanges on the first disc in the set:

"With the advent of cutting-edge technology in the DVD format, a small number of DVD players do not have the technical capability to take full advantage of the "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life" disc format. Universal Studios Home Video has become aware of a player specific issue which results in the appearance of jagged video interlacing, on disc 1 only.  Disc 2 is NOT affected. Consumers with an incompatible player may mail back Disc 1 to Universal and receive a replacement. To obtain a pre-paid USPS envelope in which to mail back the original Disc 1, please call 1-800-433-4673. Replacement discs are currently scheduled to be available mid-November 2003."

Again, the number to contact to arrange for you replacement is 1-800-433-4673. Good luck!