The official Indiana Jones trailer is out and if there’s a movie your inner kid is excited about then this is it. Harrison Ford is back, buffed, unaged and sarcastic as ever. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas (talk about kick-ass combo) are again at the helm directing and producing, respectively. Alongside are actors Shia LeBouf, Cate Blanchet, John Hurt, Ray Winstone and Karen Allen… oh yes. Marion Ravenwood is in for the fourth installment.

Take a look at the trailer after the jump, it’ll turn you into a 10 year old in 30 seconds flat.

What this means to you: Indiana. Freaking. Jones.

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Everyone knows about the Planet Earth mini series. It takes what otherwise would be a documentary adds a healthy dose of “incredible” and “epic filmmaking” resulting in a mesmerizing television viewing. It is also the best material to show off your new high definition television.

Available in DVD, HD-DVD or Blu-Ray disc, the set is an incredible deal at it’s full price of $100 but for half price you’ve got the new centerpiece to any good home theater library. The DVD sets also include behind-the-scenes featurettes for each episode and a bonus disc featuring “The Future” documentary. [via Bargainist]

What this means to you: High definition enlightenment.

Cost: $50-60 @ Discovery Store

Tip: Enter COM10 coupon code for an additional $10 off.

One hundred and eighty episodes of the greatest television show ever to grace the television screen, Seinfeld.

Little else needs to be explained why you would want this in your collection but perhaps we’ll run down what you get to even further whet your appetite.

• More than 104 hours of amazing extras
• The Official Coffee Table Book: a 226-page bound anthology filled with photos, quotes, and trivia from every episode
• Bonus disc featuring the reunion of the cast plus Larry David on the ninth anniversary of the series finale
• Packaged in a handy collector’s case that will look great on your shelf
• Documentaries for all nine seasons
• Inside looks
• Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That (bloopers)
• In the vault (deleted scenes)
• Yada Yada Yada (commentaries)
• “Sein-Imation”
• Notes about nothing

What this means to you: The show about nothing is certainly anything but…

Cost: $205 @ Amazon

The high-adrenaline movie of the summer is out on DVD for your home viewing pleasure. Action movie director Michael Bay and producer Steven Spielberg put togeter what might arguably be the movie of the summer (at least in dollars) and we’d be lying if we didn’t say that it made us giddy like a child watching the rock em’ sock em’ blow everything to bits, CGI infused, low-brow plot line movie. Those looking for a more in-depth multi story movie need not read further.

Any fan of the TV series will be thrilled at this movie. Shia LeBeouf manages to make us rethink his status as an actor and your ladyfriends are sure to enjoy Josh Duhamel’s appearance.

Literally heart-pounding from start to finish this movie belongs in your DVD collection if not for an occasional adrenaline rush but also the fact that it’s one hell of a fun movie to watch.

What this means to you: Optimus Prime versus Megatron. Um, need we say more?

Cost: $23 @ Amazon

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie… let us grace your eyes with a freeze frame from the movie to whet your appetite.

Undoubtedly you’ve heard of 300, the ab-laden man candy movie that men still want to watch twice. It’s a special effects masterpiece with just a touch of heart and endless reasons to inspire more training at the gym.

If not, here’s a synopsis: An army of 300 Spartans faces insurmountable odds against the massive Persian troops in this blockbuster account of an ancient Greek battle. Add this stunning visual tale of combat, bloodshed and sacrifice to your action movie collection.

This film is being offered in basically every digital format available, make sure you get the one to show off your new home theater gear. It will stun, but not as much as the abdominal muscles.

What this means to you: “Eat a hearty meal, because tonight we dine in hell!”

Cost: HD-DVD $34.99 | Blu-Ray $29.99 | Special Edition DVD $22.99 @ Best Buy

We’ll keep this one short. Go watch Transformers.

Oh, and keep a close eye on the trailer for the new J.J. Abrams movie codenamed Cloverfield which is sure to garner a lot of buzz over the next few months. It definitely has our interest.

What this means to you: Two and a half hours of non-stop action. When we say non-stop we really mean it. Prepare to relive childhood fantasies.

Cost: $7-$12 @ Your Local Theatre on Fandango

This comprehensive 45 disc collection of arguably the greatest television drama of it’s time, the 26 time Emmy Award winning West Wing might also be the greatest gift you could give your dad this Father’s Day. With 154 episodes, a pilot script, 20 commentary tracks, 20 behind-the-scenes featurettes, gag reels, and plenty of unaired footage the lucky recipient (even if it’s yourself) of this DVD set will have no shortage of good programming to watch on your plasma during the summer doldrums.

What this means to you: Give the gift of good TV. They’ll (read: you’ll) love you for it.

Cost: $179.99 @ Best Buy

Danny Ocean’s stylish crew of criminals certainly makes for great cinema. The original, a remake of the classic Rat Pack flick, set the standard, and Ocean’s Twelve took the series even further. Now, they’re back with Al Pacino for a third take and smooth as ever. If you haven’t seen it, go see the Ocean’s Thirteen trailer.

Best Buy’s packaged Ocean’s Eleven and Twelve for your movie collection at a great price and cleverly appropriate.

Cost: $13 @ Best Buy

WIN THIS 2-PACK! Oh yes it’s another GP giveaway… two weeks in a row! We’ve got a copy of the 2-Pack to giveaway with a free ticket to Ocean’s Thirteen. Satisfy your man-crush on (we know you have one) and get in on one. Click-thru for the details for our soon-to-be-patented crazy-easy giveaways.

UPDATE: We’ve got a winner! - Josh L. from Pleasanton, CA. congratulations on winning the Ocean’s 11, 12, 13 giveaway. The pack should be on it’s way. Thanks to all of you who entered and muchas gracias to Best Buy. Plenty more giveaways in store - so keep checking back with Gear Patrol… hell bookmark it!
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A contemporary, cutting-edge design, the Lead Leather Seating Group is a unique approach to home theater furnishings. Sleek and sculptural, the recliners also offer plush comfort.

• Seat cushion unfurls as you recline, providing you with one continuous surface — no uncomfortable metal bars between footrest and seat
• Patented footrest system unfolds to support the entire lower body
• When fully reclined, your knees are slightly elevated, simulating the body’s position when floating in water
• Other comfort features include a sturdy webbing suspension system and premium high -density, high-resiliency foam
• Upholstered in top-grain leather with Single-needle top stitching
• Full-length corner blocks and hardwood frame ensure endurance
• Includes convenient tainless steel cup holders

What this means to you: Your home theatre is about $7 grand away from being complete.

Cost: $6,999 @ Frontgate