Sure, there's a new album coming out this week from the brilliant indie band Doves. And the much-praised film "Doubt," starring the legendary Meryl Streep, will be released on DVD. But how can any of that compete with the really big news in entertainment this week? Yes, "Hannah Montana: The Movie" opens in theaters Friday. Don't smirk. You know Laura Dripps will be there.

MOVIES OPENING IN C-U THIS WEEK

"Hannah Montana: The Movie"
Rated G, dir. Peter Chelsom
After engaging in a physical confrontation with super model/talk show host Tyra Banks over a pair of shoes, Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) is dragged to her rural Tennessee home by her father (Billy Ray Cyrus), who believes she needs a change in attitude and priorities. Now Miley has to decide whether she wants to give up her career as pop superstar Hannah Montana, or forgo her life as a normal teenager. As the film's tagline goes, "She's got the best of both worlds … now she has to pick one." The movie, based on the popular Disney Channel show "Hannah Montana," includes 12 new songs from Cyrus.

"Dragonball Evolution"
Rated PG, dir. James Wong
In this live-action movie based on the mega-popular "Dragon Ball" series, Goku (Justin Chatwin) has been given one of the illustrious Dragonballs. Now, he must find the other six and seek the great Master Roshi (Yun-Fat Chow) before the evil Lord Piccolo (James Marsters) can obtain them all and rule the world. Action-film fans will appreciate that "Dragonball Evolution" contains stunning martial arts effects, including gravity-defying fight sequences that take place on a suspended wire.

"Observe and Report"
Rated R, dir. Jody Hill
Ronnie Barnhardt (Seth Rogen), a bipolar mall security guard, is assigned to catch a flasher who has chosen his mall as a good place to operate. His attempts to bring in the "pervert" are unsuccessful, and an angry police detective (Ray Liotta) is called in to help. The two are immediately at odds. Although he can't actually catch the culprit, Barnhardt does manage to take advantage of the mental state of one of the flasher's victims, and the two begin to date, building a bizarre love story in the middle of this comedy.

Laura's Pick: This is obviously a no-brainer. "Hannah Montana." OK fine, the other two have their merits, especially if you like Seth Rogen or "Dragon Ball"/"Dragon Ball Z." The fight sequences in "Dragonball" really are kind of impressive, if you're into that kind of thing. But honestly, Miley Cyrus is sooo cool. You'd really be missing out if you don't go see "Hannah Montana."

NEW CD RELEASES IN STORES THIS WEEK

"Kingdom of Rust"
Doves
"Kingdom of Rust" is amazing. Though this is less dreamy than their previous releases, Doves have really outdone themselves here, mixing their usual dream-pop with a little harder indie edge that we can't help but love. Co-produced by John Leckie (Radiohead, Stone Roses) and Dan Austin, this is a fantastic follow-up to 2005's "Some Cities." We highly recommend it.

"Unstoppable"
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts are back, for better or worse. This is the country/pop trio's sixth studio album, and we can only say, "Wow." Though there are a few sticky moments, songs like the single "Here Comes Goodbye" really shine through, especially if you're a lover of classic country. Even though a lot of this album is dedicated to the somewhat overdone "My wife is driving away in my truck so let's all go get wasted" school of country music, coming from Rascal Flatts it never gets old.

"Jigsaw"
Lady Sovereign
What could be odder than a female white rapper from England? If you have anything crazier than that, please tell us. Lady Sovereign is back with her sophomore album, "Jigsaw," following the popularity of her 2006 single "Love Me or Hate Me." This rapper/songwriter feels that she has to tell us the trials and tribulations of becoming popular — which made her almost kill herself — through rap. We're not 100 percent sure that this album will be even comparable to her past work, but hopefully she was able to find the right wordplay and beats to describe her feelings.

"The Last Kiss"
Jadakiss
The newest member of Jay-Z's Rock-A-Fella Records, Jadakiss comes out with his third studio album. And being the new kid at Rock-A-Feller, he gets all the help he can from big-name rappers and producers, including Pharrell Williams, Ne-Yo, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Nas, Jazmine Sullivan, and Faith Evans. Even if Jadakiss is complete garbage as a performer, this album can be saved by the huge star power around it. And who knows, maybe a star could be born in Jadakiss.

Katy and Will's Pick: Definitely "Kingdom of Rust." Even though other artists this week bring their own unique voices to the world of music, we don't think they will ever be remembered for it. Not a great week overall.

NEW DVD RELEASES IN STORES THIS WEEK

"Doubt"
Rated PG-13, dir. John Patrick Shanley
Set in 1960s New York, "Doubt" tells the story of Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Streep), who runs a strict Catholic school and has a strong distrust of the school's priest, Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Sister Aloysius will stop at nothing to protect the students of St. Nicholas from the ways of Father Flynn, whom she accuses of having an improper relationship with a student.

"Bedtime Stories"
Rated PG, dir. Adam Shankman
Skeeter Bronson (Adam Sandler) is a hotel handyman who is deeply devoted to his family. Every night, Skeeter tells stories to his nieces. But these stories are no longer stories; they come true. As Skeeter tries to make the stories beneficial to his family, his naive nieces decide to spice up the stories!

"The Day the Earth Stood Still"
Rated PG-13, dir. Scott Derrickson
"The Day the Earth Stood Still" is a remake of the 1950s classic. When an alien, Klaatu (Keanu Reeves), arrives on Earth, the world is at odds. The government is working for information on the alien as Klaatu makes himself at home on our planet.

"The Tale of Despereaux"
Rated G, dir. Sam Fell & Rob Stevenhagen
Based on a children's fantasy book written in 2003 by Kate DiCamillo, this film is set in the kingdom of Dor. It's a wonderful place until an accident befalls the royal family and leaves the king and princess distraught. But then Despereaux (voiced by Matthew Broderick), a tiny mouse with huge ears, is born …

Eleni's Pick: "Doubt" is a really good movie; I'm a huge fan of Meryl Streep.

NEW VIDEO GAME RELEASES IN STORES THIS WEEK

"The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena"
Atari
Richard Riddick is a psychopathic murderer who is apprehended for his brutal crimes and sent to Butcher Bay Prison. However, Riddick has no intention to stay and will break out by all means possible. "The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena" costs $59.99 for the Xbox 360 and PS3, and $49.99 for the PC.

"The Godfather II"
Electronic Arts
After the death of Don Aldo Trapani, mob boss Michael Corleone needs someone to take charge of "the family." Playing as Dominic, you will need to work with various mob bosses and eliminate any major threats to the family business. The game costs $59.99 for the PS3 and Xbox 360, and $49.99 for the PC.

"Rhythm Heaven"
Nintendo
Test out your skills in "Rhythm Heaven," which provides more than 50 levels of rhythm games. After beating all the stages, you can also unlock additional minigames or try to get a perfect score on all the stages. “Rhythm Heaven” costs $29.99 for the DS.

Gordon's Pick: "The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena" is a great game to get if you're looking for an action-packed shooter that resembles the "Quake" and "Unreal Tournament" series. On the other hand, "Rhythm Heaven" will appeal to DS owners as it provides many unique levels that are challenging and fun to play.