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Greatest Hits: My Prerogative

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No matter what you think of Britney from her private life to her shows or her music, this is the ultimate way to see her. This collection moves from the most recent "My Perogative" all the way back to her first hit "Baby One More Time". Each video looks incredible, and there are even alternate versions and hidden footage throughout to keep you entertained for hours. The sound mix is a very strong stereo (oddly not 5.1 surround). She's a pioneer in the visual medium, and this collection proves how very strong she is in the music video. It's a stunning collection that represents the best of her career in one convenient package.

01. MY PREROGATIVE*
02. OUTRAGEOUS*
03. EVERYTIME*
04. TOXIC*
05. ME AGAINST THE MUSIC
FEATURING MADONNA
06. BOYS (THE CO-ED REMIX)
FEATURING PHARRELL WILLIAMS
07. I LOVE ROCK 'N' ROLL
08. I'M NOT A GIRL, NOT YET A WOMAN
09. OVERPROTECTED-THE DARKCHILD REMIX
10. OVERPROTECTED (INTERNATIONAL VIDEO)
11. I'M A SLAVE 4 U*
12. DON'T LET ME BE THE LAST TO KNOW*
13. STRONGER*
14. LUCKY
15. OOPS!...I DID IT AGAIN*
16. FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY BROKEN HEART
17. BORN TO MAKE YOU HAPPY
18. (YOU DRIVE ME) CRAZY (THE STOP REMIX!)*
19. SOMETIMES
20. ...BABY ONE MORE TIME*
*Expanded Functionality

This looks like it will be a great package from Britney! Unlike many video packages, this one seems to be complete and will make a great addition to any fan's collection!

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Official Info on "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative" DVD
Experience Britney like never before... with her "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative" DVD. You think you've seen ALL of Britney's videos, but you haven't really seen them until now. This groundbreaking DVD features all of Britney's smash videos, rarely-seen import clips, and alternate versions! Not only are there 20 video hits presented in pristine digital video and audio, half of them are EXPANDED with never-before-seen footage. Check out multi-angle versions, multi-audio versions, hidden bonus features, and interactive surprises! Travel through time with Britney's video timeline with next-level DVD functionally and spend hours exploring Britney's entire body of video masterpieces! Britney Spears is the ultimate video performer and now you can experience her videos like never before with "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative" the ultimate video DVD!

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UK Greatest Hits DVD Press Release
Britney mania swept the world in 1999 when she single-handedly reinvented the pop video with "...Baby One More Time".

For the past five years she has consistently helped revolutionise music television with some of the most innovative pop videos (most recently with Toxic and Everytime). Now it's time to re-live those memorable video moments of Britney Spears' dazzling career so far with the BMG/Jive release of the highly anticipated music 20-track music DVD collection: Britney Spears Greatest Hits: My Prerogative on November 8.

The groundbreaking DVD promises to be a DVD like no others. The special collection will be an entirely new type of experience for Britney's fans. The DVD will feature a "spatial timeline" through which viewers will be able to explore Britney's videos by moving forwards and backwards through time. Here, Britney's video clips will be positioned chronologically in 3D space. Each video represents a benchmark or era in the evolution of Britney's expansive video career. Following this concept, the clips will occasionally link to highlight moments of bonus video drawn from that same point in time.

Greatest Hits: My Prerogative features all of Britney's smash videos and rarely seen import clips. In total, there are 20 videos PLUS half of them are EXPANDED with never-before-seen footage including alternate versions, multi-angle versions, multi-audio versions, hidden bonus features and interactive surprises.

Britney Spears has sold over 55 million records since her debut album in 1999. This unique music DVD collection of all her greatest hits will include some of the biggest hits from the albums ...Baby One More Time (1999), Oops!...I Did It Again (2000), Britney (2001) and ...In The Zone (2003).

This timely music DVD collection will feature the pop video for the hotly tipped new single, a remake of Bobby Brown's classic My Prerogative to be released in the UK on November 1. The track has been produced by Bloodshy & Avant the production team responsible for Toxic.

On November 8, BMG/Jive will simultaneously release 'Britney Spears Greatest Hits: My Prerogative' on CD.

DVD TRACK LISTING

01. MY PREROGATIVE*
Director: Jake Nava
Production Company: FM Rocks

02. OUTRAGEOUS*
Director: Dave Meyers
Production Company: Radical Media

03. EVERYTIME*
Director: David LaChappelle
Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

04. TOXIC*
Director: Joseph Kahn
Production Company: H.S.I Productions

05. ME AGAINST THE MUSIC
FEATURING MADONNA
Director: Paul Hunter
Production Company: Mars Media

06. BOYS (THE CO-ED REMIX)
FEATURING PHARRELL WILLIAMS
Director: Dave Meyers
Production Company: FM Rocks

07. I LOVE ROCK 'N' ROLL
Director: Chris Applebaum
Production Company: A Band Apart

08. I'M NOT A GIRL, NOT YET A WOMAN
Director: Wayne Isham
Production Company: Mr. Pink

09. OVERPROTECTED-THE DARKCHILD REMIX
Director: Chris Applebaum
Production Company: A Band Apart/Mr. Pink

10. OVERPROTECTED (INTERNATIONAL VIDEO)
Director: Bille Woodruff
Production Company: Geneva Films

11. I'M A SLAVE 4 U*
Director: Francis Lawrence
Production Company: DNA

12. DON'T LET ME BE THE LAST TO KNOW*
Director: Herb Ritts
Production Company: Ritts/Hayden

13. STRONGER*
Director: Joseph Kahn
Production Company: Super Mega/Palamor

14. LUCKY
Director: Dave Meyers
Production Company: FM Rocks

15. OOPS!...I DID IT AGAIN*
Director: Nigel Dick
Production Company: Mr. Pink

16. FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY BROKEN HEART
Director: Gregory Dark
Production Company: FM Rocks

17. BORN TO MAKE YOU HAPPY
Director: Bille Woodruff
Production Company: Geneva Films

18. (YOU DRIVE ME) CRAZY (THE STOP REMIX!)*
Director: Nigel Dick
Production Company: A Band Apart

19. SOMETIMES
Director: Nigel Dick
Production Company: A Band Apart

20. ...BABY ONE MORE TIME*
Director: Nigel Dick
Production Company: A Band Apart

*Expanded Functionality

Many people have questioned the release of a "Greatest Hits" with only five years in the business. Britney herself has decided, at this point, to take two years off before she plans on returning to the music scene and reiventing herself. What "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative" does is show off Britney's greatest accomplishments. While the CD leaves you wanting more, this DVD satisfies you and captivates the audience.

Many video collections leave something out and causes an uproar because fans wonder why their favorite video wasn't collected. This is not the case here. Every video Spears has done in her career, from "Baby One More Time..." through "My Prerogative" are included. Even a very short clip of the video "Outrageous" that was going to be released along with the movie Catwoman. Someone was very generous in including much more for the fan. There are a great number of videos that are included in the "alternate" menu. With this option, you have the chance to watch unedited versions of videos including "Oops!... I Did it Again" and "Everytime." There are many hidden surprises throughout the DVD, including an acapella "Im A Slave 4 U" with Britney singing too you, an alternate version of "Toxic" that includes the words and has Britney wearing nothing but her diamonds, and a very humrous "Don't Let me be the Last to Know" that takes you on a trip through her vidoes, looking at some of the leading men.

Another thing to gush over is the fact that the international videos have been included. There's the album version of "Overprotected" that was shown overseas in Europe. There's also the remixed version as shown in the United States. "Born to Make You Happy" also has been included and "I Love Rock and Roll" is here. There are many more clips and intimate moments hidden throughout the DVD and it is simply breathtaking and impressive. Even if you are not a fan of Britney's music, I think it would be hard to not marvel at her video work and performances.

In some other review someone complained about the sound quality. It may not be 5.1 surround sound but it doesn't kill the DVD. It's nothing to complain over. The sound quality is great and the visual quality of the DVD is enhanced and looks better than ever. The DVD menu for me was a little hard to navigate at first but I really liked the presentation. The idea was to make the entire DVD like a time capsule- the videos progress from present to the first, "Baby One More Time." They are elso seperated into Britney eras. Different songs from each of the album periods play as you decide which one to go to or where you want to go.

Packaging was also impressive. The booklet that came along with it was nice- a pullout poster of Britney with the video listing included printed on the back. There's also a montage of many pictures and items from Britney's music career, performances, and shows.

If I had to make one complaint about the DVD it would be that with all the extra features that were included, a performance or two from perhaps one of the Video Music Awards- such as the big shocker with Madonna, or even the "Satisfaction/Oops," or "Slave" could have been included. Also, there was a "Megamix" video that Spears released on her website and put alongside her "My Prerogative" video. I'd think they would have found a place for it on the DVD but it is also absent. For me though, these are the only things to complain about.

I was expecting a good DVD but Spears delivered. If this is just the end of a part of her career, I look forward to see where she's willing to go in the future. Looking at this DVD, it was fun to see the "Sometimes" Britney after seeing her more haunting side as featured in "Everytime." It was fun seeing the "Lucky" Britney and then being able to see her take a personal stance and attack towards being famous in "My Prerogative." Of course, it was nice to see that racey side of her in "Baby One More Time" and then see her rather mature and scandelous side in modern day in the "Outrageous" clip.

In all, this was one great DVD that exceeds expectations. There is no need to list the content really because every video she's done is here. The quality all around is impressive and definately worth your money, attention and would make a great gift to anyone looking for some good entertainment from the artist Britney Spears.

Greatest Hits: My Prerogative (DVD)

Britney's new DVD, Greatest Hits: My Prerogative, hits stores on November 9!*

This groundbreaking DVD features all of Britney's smash videos, rarely-seen import clips and alternate versions! Not only are there 20 video hits presented in pristine digital video and audio, half of them are EXPANDED with never-before-seen footage. Check out multi-angle versions, multi-audio versions, hidden bonus features and interactive surprises! Travel through time with Britney's video timeline with next-level DVD functionality and spend hours exploring Britney's entire body of video masterpieces!

DVD Chapter List:

1. My Prerogative
2. Outrageous
3. Everytime
4. Toxic
5. Me Against The Music featuring Madonna
6. Boys (The Co-Ed Remix) featuring Pharrell Williams
7. I Love Rock 'n' Roll
8. I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman
9. Overprotected - The Darkchild Remix
10. Overprotected (International Version)
11. Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know
12. I'm A Slave 4 U
13. Stronger
14. Lucky
15. Oops!...I Did It Again
16. Born To Make You Happy
17. From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart
18. (You Drive Me) Crazy (The Stop Remix!)
19. Sometimes
20. ...Baby One More Time

Source: www.britneyspears.com

I would give this CD/DVD combo more than 5 stars, I'll give it a million stars. Britney Spears has been the most sexiest music artist on the planet for 5 years. Now she's taking a break from her career, so all you britney fans out there like myself should buy the CD and DVD on the same day. Let's make Britney have 5 CDs hit #1 on the billboard charts. I mean you have 20 videos some with extended footage, lots of bonus material, hours of new and old interviews and behind the scenes videos, concert footage (maybe). On the CD you have all of her hits in the US and even if your not from the US, buy the CD and DVD anyway, it has more songs on the import versions.

Britney is by far the most explosive, famous, successful, and don't forget, controversial video star of the past five years. Probably the past decade considering the boring fodder around in the 90s. Almost every single video exploded with popularity as they took it to the next level, pushing the envelope, and becoming more and more erotically artistic. From the teen-sexuality flaunted in "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops! I Did It Again!" to the graduated level of sensuality in "I'm A Slave 4 U" to the jewels(ONLY jewels)-clad stunning photography and direction of "Toxic" to the blatant, flat-out, straight-up, in your face raw sexuality that we have just seen in "My Prerogative." I'm not saying such exposure is healthy or good, but Britney is an entertainment genius, and whether you hate or love her, she always grabs your attention (and in most cases, entertains). And those are just the sexy controversial videos. Not mentioned is the Madonna-kiss-almost in "Me Against The Music", the love-making on the beach in "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know", and the controversial "death and life" scenes from "Everytime". Aside from these controversy-hugging videos, there are the solid, entertaining (and often underrated) other videos of Britney's career, including "You Drive Me Crazy", "Lucky", the beautiful "I'm Not A Girl...", and the hip, mature style of "Boys". In conclusion, Britney is the greatest video star of recent years because she has never dissapointed and has presented something new that no one can help watching and talking about. This long-awaited collection of hits, a testament to how successful she is, with over 15 hit videos in only 5 years, is a must-have for any level of Britney fans.

Calling all you Britney fans... you must buy this dvd! Britney has entertained many, fans and foes alike, with her creative and interesting videos. Whether you like her or not, the public can't help but wonder what Miss Spears is up to in her new video. This DVD is a complete collection of all her music videos, including some interactive and alternative features. From the song that started it all, "...Baby One More Time" to the more recent smash hit "My Prerogative", it is not hard to see why Britney has mastered the art of music video performance. Creative and funky videos, such as "Oops!...I Did it Again" and the ever so popular "Toxic", contrast so well with sweet and innocent classics like "Sometimes" and "Don't Let Me be the Last to Know". The international version of "Overprotected", "Born to Make you Happy" and a few clips of "Outrageous" are an excellent addition to the DVD as they are fairly rare and the majority of fans have not seen them.

The alternative and unreleased features are fun, interesting, and yes, somewhat bizarre. Exactly what is the astronaut from Oops doing in My Prerogative? But still, playing around with the camera angles and audio is a great way to see the videos in a new light. From hearing "I'm a Slave 4 U" acapella to viewing "Everytime" in a whole new way, the alternative mode allows a lot of depth into Britney's videos and Britney herself. The bloopers are super fun as you get to see Britney make some pretty wacky faces. And I am sure men everywhere just can't get enough of the karaoke version of "Toxic" in which Brit appears in nothing but those strategically placed diamonds.

I have been a huge Britney fan since she started and I am so glad she released this complete compilation of all her videos. It is a great addition to any fan's collection. Don't forget to check out Britney's wicked greatest hits cd, My Prerogative.

This groundbreaking DVD features all of Britney's smash videos, rarely-seen import clips, and alternate versions! Not only are there 20 video hits presented in pristine digital video and audio, half of them are EXPANDED with never-before-seen footage. Check out multi-angle versions, multi-audio versions, hidden bonus features, and interactive surprises! Travel through time with Britney's video timeline with next-level DVD functionality and spend hours exploring Britney's entire body of video masterpieces! The package includes a fold-out poster of Britney inside!

DVD Chapter List:

1. My Prerogative**
2. Outrageous**
3. Everytime**
4. Toxic**
5. Me Against The Music featuring Madonna
6. Boys [The Co-Ed Remix] featuring Pharrell Williams
7. I Love Rock 'n' Roll
8. I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman
9. Overprotected [The Darkchild Remix]
10. Overprotected [International Version]
11. Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know**
12. I'm A Slave 4 U**
13. Stronger**
14. Lucky
15. Oops!...I Did It Again**
16. Born To Make You Happy
17. From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart
18. (You Drive Me) Crazy [The Stop Remix!]**
19. Sometimes
20. ...Baby One More Time**

**Expanded Functionality!

This is 100% Official from her Official Fan Club and Site!

This will be the best music DVD coming out this year! It is features EVERY SINGLE VIDEO FROM BRITNEY!!!!! Including a few clips of the unseen and unfinished video OUTRAGEOUS!!! PLUS, half of the 20 videos (including Outrageous) have alternate versions or alternate endings! It is great! Some of the alternate versions are "Outrageous", "Toxic" (A version of Toxic with only the beads), "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know", "(You Drive Me) Crazy (The Stop! Remix)", and 6 more, but I do not know what they are. Anyway, it will be great and if you think you like Britney now, once you see this DVD, you will love her! It also includes surprise hidden features for you to try to find all day!!!

The impact that Britney Spears has had on popular culture over the past six years is nothing short of phenomenal. Her music always goes to No.1 somewhere in the world, and with album sales of 65 million worldwide you can definitely see why. She's one of the biggest female stars in the history of the world and her status only seems to increase, seemingly day by day. Everyone has an opinion on her - you either love her or hate her. Luckily for her record label, millions love her, and that's nothing that the haters can take away.

Since the dawn of MTV, artists have noticed the power and influence that music videos can have on sales, most notably Michael Jackson and Madonna. Britney only continued this trend when she stormed onto the scene in late 1998 and the video to her debut single had the world talking. She created a buzz from that one video, which proves it's an excellent use of communication and promotion to the consumer market. This DVD, therefore, is a perfect look at Britney's video career and how visuals have helped define her as a woman and artist.

This DVD, "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative," is the perfect companion to the record of the same name. Some people say it's too early for Britney to release a Greatest Hits album because she's not had enough truly great hits, but the same can surely not be said for this DVD. It proudly boasts 20 smashing, iconic music videos in sharp DVD-audio quality from the past six years that have received millions of spins from music channels all over the world. These videos accompany Britney's massive hit singles and have definitely helped define her as a world class superstar, as well as cementing her in music video history as a natural when it comes to performing in front of the camera.

The DVD works in reverse order as the first video on the DVD is that of "My Prerogative," Britney's latest single and 13th UK Top 5 hit. The moment where Britney drives the car into the swimming pool is absolutely amazing and so classy - definitely a classic Britney video moment. From here on the videos just charge along, from the never-before-seen "Outrageous" featuring Snoop Dogg, to the controversy of the "Everytime" video. The static video to one of Britney's most popular songs, "Toxic," is here with all the sharp colour that made it such a visual feast at the start of 2004. There's too many videos to mention separately here, but the highlights include the four aforementioned videos, along with the Madonna-duet "Me Against The Music." The "Boys (CO-ED Remix)" video is also very visually appealing with its dark colours in green, black and blue. Mike Myers and Pharrell Williams also star in the video.

"I'm A Slave 4 U" is also another one of my favourite Britney videos because it was the first time Britney stuck two fingers up at Middle America and just decided to be herself. She is amazing in this sweaty, funky and sensual video. "Stronger" is also another amazing video with lots of black, whilst "Oops!...I Did It Again" features that now-iconic red catsuit that had so many older men hot under the collar! Who else could make a video about a female sexpot living on Mars who seduces an innocent astronaut, and still pull off one of 2000's biggest selling singles?! The video to "(You Drive Me) Crazy" had Middle America up in arms as they claimed Britney was exploiting innocent young girls into prostituting themselves! Yeah, whatever - if they're stupid enough to walk around with no clothes on, it's their own fault. Britney is an entertainer, and to dress scantily-clad is to appeal to the world. It's part of the job. Anyway, this video was damn hot and held me transfixed at her beauty.

And of course, who could forget the video to "...Baby One More Time?" By far the most famous video on this DVD, it swept through the world and propelled Britney to almost instant iconic status. The Catholic schoolgirl look was her own genius idea, and the rest is history. That a young, innocent 16-year-old girl could conquer the music industry in a few months was astonishing, and is something she will never come close to achieving, no matter how many albums she sells!

The other videos that feature on this DVD are "I Love Rock 'N' Roll," "I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman," "Overprotected - The Darkchild Remix," "Overprotected (International Video)," "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know," "Lucky," "From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart," "Born To Make You Happy" and "Sometimes." They are all really cool videos in themselves, but not as good (in my opinion) as the ones I reviewed in a little bit more depth above.

The extra features on the DVD are also A+ in their content. You expect something extra when you buy a music DVD, but not this much! When you play the DVD and come to the main title menu, you can either watch the videos in their original format, or click the Alternative View button, which shifts angle and lets you watch 10 of the 20 videos in expanded functionality. The highlights include the different view of "Baby One More Time," the goofing around on the set of "Stronger," the karaoke version of "Toxic," the unseen clips of the "Outrageous" video where Britney injured her knee, and the acapella version of "I'm A Slave 4 U." All in all, I would say that this is not just an essential DVD for die-hard Britney fans, but an essential one for media students studying the art of the music video and for those who just want a perfect look at Britney's video career. It runs for a staggering 160 minutes! That's nearly three hours! Plus, the poster that comes free with it is really cool too. Buy this now!