Bin Laden, “All My Best” to be released on DVD May 11th.

by Ed Zambrello
AFGANISTAN- Following the trend of popular television shows such as “Sex in the City” and “The Sopranos”, Osama bin Laden has announced he will be releasing his entire first season on DVD. In addition to the 26-30 minute episodes, the package will also include audio commentary by bin Laden and director Riva Ghassan Faheem, music videos, previously unseen footage, as well as a 45 minute “bloopers” segment. It is being distributed by Al-Arabiya Television Productions in association with Sony Home Video. The DVD is due in stores on May 11th.
Bin Laden has continued to baffle U.N. forces by staying one step ahead of their searches, releasing a series of tapes that offer both rewards for the killing of top U.N. Officials, as well as cryptic messages to his terrorists groups. His latest tape, offering 22 pounds of gold for the killing of Coalition Provisional Authority Head Paul Bremer as well as top U.S. Officials. That tape, however, will not be released as part of the first season DVD, but will be included in the “Season Two” DVD, to be released in spring of 2005.
The release of the DVD has not been welcomed by all. Walmart and several other retailers have decided not to sell the DVD because of the racy cover, showing bin Laden and a cardboard cut out of U.S. President George W. Bush, dressed in high heels and fish net stockings, in a compromising position. The title “All My Best” is placed directly over President Bush’ back. Amazon.com is taking advanced orders for the DVD for $19.99, the list price will be $29.99.