Entertainment

Chill Out With Hot Videos

By CBSNews.com staff CBSNews.com staff

July 11, 2000 / 3:09 PM EDT / CBS

If you are still looking for ways to beat the heat this summer, there are some cool videos being released for rent and for sale in the next few weeks.

Among the titles being released in VHS or DVD format, reports CBS News Correspondent Drew Levinson, is an old favorite marking its 25th birthday.

Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock
Re-experience "The Star-Spangled Banner" and more.

In 1975, millions of people screamed when they saw the great white shark make its way across the big screen and into movie history.

Now, Universal Studios will release The Jaws Anniversary Collector's Edition. There will be a special double VHS version and two DVD versions.

Other video choices include:

Independence Day: Watch Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum help save Earth from aliens on the Fourth of July. The second-biggest-selling live-action video, Independence Day is in your video store now. A special-edition DVD includes never-before-seen footage.
The Talented Mr. Ripley: You can also see why Matt Damon is The Talented Mr. Ripley. The $80 million smash hit is about an outsider (Damon) looking for acceptance in a world of class and privilege. Gwyneth Paltrow and Oscar nominee Jude Law also star.
Scream 3: Are you ready to Scream a little? The final chapter in the trilogy is just becoming available on video and DVD. The Scream box-office franchise has taken in more than $300 million. This film stars David Arquette, Neve Campbell and Courtney Cox.
The Beach: The beach is where Leonardo DiCaprio wants to be. The heartthrob stars as an American backpacker who risks his life to discover the ultimate stretch of sand.