The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (Warner Home Video)
Starring: America Ferrera, Blake Lively
Best friends since toddlerhood, the Traveling Pants girls gain independence in this cute sequel, sure to be a beloved rental for tweens. Tibby (Amber Tamblyn), Bridget (Lively), Lena (Alexis Bledel) and Carmen (Ferrera) are exploring different interests — but still sharing the same pants! — after their first year at college.

Kung Fu Panda (DreamWorks)
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Jack Black
A chubby, noodle-making panda (Black) dreams of becoming a kung fu master, but his clumsy nature is holding him back… until he is chosen as China’s dragon warrior and his training begins. A great, colorful movie for kids that promotes believing in one’s self.

Wall-E (Walt Disney Video)
Starring: Ben Burtt, Jeff Garlin
Pixar works its magic again with this charming love story that sweetly delivers an environmental message. WALL-E (Burtt) is a lonely trash compactor living on a polluted, abandoned planet Earth. Then robot probe EVE (Elissa Knight) arrives, changing everything. Available in a three-disc special edition.

Tropic Thunder (Dreamworks Video)
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Ben Stiller
The clever premise (a movie about the making of a fictional movie) and funny fake tie-ins are the highlights of this action comedy. A group of actors (including Stiller, Downey Jr. and Jack Black) is thrown into a dangerous area of Southeast Asia while filming a war movie. Watch for Tom Cruise as a studio head. Also available as a two-disc director’s cut.

The Sopranos: The Complete Series (HBO Home Video)
Starring: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco
It’s been called the greatest show ever, and if you’ve never seen this mafia drama, now is your chance to watch the entire series. All 86 episodes (which have garnered 112 Emmy nominations) are included in this 32-disc set, as well as featurettes, interviews, two CD soundtracks, an episode guide and a collector’s album.

Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Universal Studios)
Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair
Hellboy’s frenetic sequel is a comic-book fan’s dream, with fantastic fight scenes and wild, supernatural visuals (such as a troll market and a forest monster). Demon federal agent “Red” (Perlman) fights a royal elf (Luke Goss) while dealing with relationship issues with girlfriend Liz (Blair). A three-disc special edition is available.

Charmed: The Complete Series (CBS/Paramount Home Entertainment)
Starring: Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs
Halliwell sisters Piper, Phoebe and Prue (Combs, Milano and Shannen Doherty) use witchcraft to fight the evil forces of San Francisco. Fans will love this limited-edition set, which includes all eight seasons and extras packaged as a book of spells.

The Cosby Show: 25th Anniversary Commemorative Edition (First Look Home Entertainment)
Starring: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad
All eight years of this influential, award-winning TV series about the lovable Huxtable family are here in a 26-disc 25th anniversary box set. Extensive extras include a commemorative book, a blooper show and much more.

Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series Collection (Lyons/Hit Entertainment)
Children of the ’80s will clamor for this box set, which includes every Muppet-filled episode, including season four, which is not available individually. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show with the 100 original Fraggle songs and 96 episodes.

Shrek the Halls (Paramount)
Starring: Mike Myers
This extension of the Shrek franchise aired with high ratings last holiday season, and now it’s available for your home movie collection. Shrek (Myers) celebrates his first Christmas with his new family and learns seasonal lessons. Also available in a special two-pack and in limited-edition holiday packages.