Here’s a quick view of one of the special features on the DVD “Up in the Air” to be released on the March 9th.  Gareth Smith explain the film’s opening title sequence.

You can reserve your copy here. Up in the Air

There’s some technical difficulties on E! side so if it’s not available retry it and it should play then.

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George Clooney: Before He Was Famous
Exclusive: Father Nick Clooney on Mega-Famous Son’s Childhood, Awkward Stage
By KATIE THOMSON and LAUREN SHER

March 2, 2010— From a Special Forces soldier in 1999’s “Three Kings,” an adventurous sea captain in “The Perfect Storm,” a suave con artist Danny Ocean in “Oceans 11,” to CIA agent in the political thriller “Syriana,” he’s transformed himself into countless leading roles.

“I was just as stunned as anybody watching it, to see how he did that,” father Nick Clooney said. “He undertakes another character and I said, where’d he get that?”

George Clooney is nominated for best actor for his role as corporate hatchet-man Ryan Bingham in “Up in the Air.” It’s the star’s fifth Academy Award nomination. He won best supporting actor in 2005 for “Syriana.”

But before he became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, the Oscar-winning actor was another nerdy-looking kid in glasses. People magazine’s two-time choice for “Sexiest Man Alive” went through an awkward stage in middle school like everyone else.

“George and his glasses, an experiment that did not work out,” his dad joked.

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Here’s a peak at some of the special features that will be on the “Up in the Air” DVD. George and cast have a little fun during takes.   The DVD will be released on March 9th but you can reserve your copy here. Up in the Air

Here’s a sneak peak at one of the documentaries that will be available on “The Fantastic Mr Fox” DVD. “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” is available on DVD March 23!

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See larger image Fantastic Mr. Fox (DVD) Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Meryl Streep, George Clooney Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) List Price: $29.98 USD New From: $17.99 In Stock This title will be released on March 23, 2010.

New York Times looks back on the Best Performances of the Decade. You can catch George at the end praising Marion Cotillard in her performance of La vie en rose.  (Start Time 6:20)

And here they feature George and Vera Farmiga in their 7th Annual Great Performers Choices.

Here’s more from George’s arrival in Sweden on Monday

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Thanks to Laetval for posting these in the CNCU Forum!