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The Princess Bride Years before Shrek started turning fairy tales on their head, Rob Reiner's love story in the land of make-believe was messing with storybook conventions. A 20th anniversary edition gives a DVD makeover to the romantic fantasy that stars Cary Elwes as a peasant boy turned dashing hero, Robin Wright as the imperiled maiden he loves, and Mandy Patinkin as a swordplay master on a mission of vengeance against the man who killed his father. The DVD comes with newly produced extras that include segments on fencing and folklore. There's also a video role-playing game that allows viewers to take on the identity of the movie's characters. DVD, $19.98. (MGM)

Killer of Sheep: The Charles Burnett Collection Writer-director Charles Burnett's feature-film debut kicked around film festivals for years since 1977 and finally got a commercial release this year, welcomed with great acclaim from critics. The minimalist tale follows the dreamlike musings and ramblings of a slaughterhouse worker in Los Angeles' Watts area as he seeks respite from a harsh and unsatisfying life. Burnett offers commentary, and the film is accompanied by a cast reunion session. The two-disc set also has Burnett's 1983 feature film "My Brother's Wedding," plus three earlier short films from the director and a new one on Hurricane Katrina. DVD set, $39.95. (Milestone)

Yankeeography The documentary series offers a detailed chronicle of the most dynastic franchise in American sports. The 12-disc set packs all 34 episodes of the show on the New York Yankees and such fabled stars as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Reggie Jackson. The set includes 10 hours of extra footage and interviews. DVD set, $99.95. (A&E)

Melrose Place: The Third Season Heather Locklear schemes her way through another season in the prime-time soap opera about a group of neighbors in a trendy Los Angeles neighborhood. An eight-disc set has the third year's 30 episodes. DVD set, $61.99. (Paramount)

Perry Mason: Season 2, Volume 2 Raymond returns as the ace defense attorney in the 1950s and '60s courtroom drama. The four-disc set has the last 15 episodes from the second season. DVD set, $42.99. (Paramount)

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