The Library of Congress has added Back to the Future, Oklahoma!, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and 23 other titles to its registry of films proven to be "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant. "The National Film Registry seeks not only to honor these films but ensure that they are preserved for future generations to enjoy," the group says in a statement.Also making the cut this time around: Dances with Wolves (perhaps honored as one of the last Kevin Costner films that didn't stink out loud), 12 Angry Men, The Naked City, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and Wuthering Heights.
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For the first time, Steven Spielberg (On the Lot) is packaging all three versions of Close Encounters of the Third Kind — the 1977 theatrical cut, the '80 special edition and the '98 director's cut — for home video, delivering the triple play on both DVD and hi-def Blu-ray disc Nov. 13, just days before the film's 30th anniversary.... Sandra Bullock's Premonition topped last week's DVD sales and rental charts.... House: Season 3 arrives on DVD Aug. 21, while 30 Rock's freshman foray streets Sept. 4.
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