Welcome to our final weekly entertainment guide of the 2008-09 school year. If you've checked in with us over the past nine months, we hope you've found us at least mildly entertaining and informative in our discussion of the new releases in movies, CDs, DVDs, and video games, along with our occasional nod to performances in Champaign-Urbana. As we wrap up, we'd like to say thank you and goodbye to senior Gordon Ruan. For the last two years he has been the OG's resident video game expert. We wish him the best of luck at his next stop, Washington University in St Louis. Now let's go out and have a great summer!

MOVIES OPENING IN C-U THIS WEEK

"Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"
Rated PG, dir. Shawn Levy
In this sequel to 2006's "Night at the Museum," security guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) is sent to the Smithsonian Museum to rescue a couple of exhibits (portrayed by Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan) that have been shipped there from the Museum of Natural History by mistake. In doing so, the curse from the first movie, which caused all of the exhibits to come to life, is spread to one of the largest museums in the nation. This brings a number of historical figures into contact with each other, including Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Sacajawea, Al Capone, Ivan the Terrible, Ahkmenrah, and Napoleon Bonaparte. Now Daley must team up with Amelia Earhart (Amy Adams) to bring the Smithsonian back under control.

"Terminator Salvation"
Rated PG-13, dir. McG
After a group of machines has carried out a nuclear holocaust, John Connor (played by Christian Bale) is the leader of a small group of survivors. But when Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a man with a hazy recollection of his own past, arrives, "the future" as it was predicted begins to change. Now Connor must figure out if Wright is from the future or past, so the two can stop the machines from continuing their path of destruction.

"Dance Flick"
Rated PG-13, dir. Damien Wayans
In this Wayans Brothers comedy production, Megan (Shoshana Bush) is an upper-middle class ballerina, and Thomas (Damon Wayans Jr.) is a street dancer from the wrong side of the tracks. The two work together to prove their superiority on the dance floor, whether it's in the streets or at art school.

Laura's Pick:This week's pick goes to "Night at the Museum" for its sense of historical comedy, but mostly because Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson are quite a combination (see "Zoolander" and "The Royal Tenenbaums"). "Terminator" looks very well done, and it's sure to be a hit among action fans. "Dance Flick" has a guest appearance by Amy Sedaris, but it makes fun of Jennifer Beals in "Flashdance," and quite frankly that is just unacceptable. Also it doesn't look funny at all.

NEW CD RELEASES IN STORES THIS WEEK

"Relapse"
Eminem
The Detroit rapper is back with his first album in five years. "Relapse" is incredibly deep and one of Eminem's best works ever. Along with its string a great singles, the album also works perfectly as one piece and is definitely worth every penny.

"Preliminaires"
Iggy Pop
The godfather of punk rock is out with his first album in more than six years, and it is something different from his previous work. He has stepped away from more hard-hitting rock 'n' roll to create a ballad-filled album with jazz undertones. Its lead single, "King of The Dogs," features Iggy's new sound as an artist and is very good as a jazzy ballad, akin to the work of Tom Waits and Joe Cocker.

"Just Go"
Lionel Richie
One of the most popular R&B voices since when your parents where still partying, Lionel Richie is still going strong with his 13th studio album. Richie does what he does best when he swoons and croons all over this album, which includes guest performances from Akon, Ne-Yo, and The-Dream. Sounds like Lionel Richie will be here for a very, very long time.

"Around The Well"
Iron and Wine
Indie-folk music star Samuel Beam, more well known by his one-man band name of Iron and Wine, is releasing a album full of rarities and B-sides galore from his past albums. Included on this: Beam's amazing cover of the Postal Service's hit "Such Great Heights." If you are a fan of Iron & Wine this album had better be in your collection.

Will's Pick: This is a fantastic week for music. So many good choices you really can't go wrong. Have fun listening.

NEW DVD RELEASES IN STORES THIS WEEK

"Valkyrie"
Rated PG-13, dir. Bryan Singer
During World War II, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) sets out to save Germany from Hitler. Based on actual events, the story follows Operation Valkyrie, an attempt to seize control of Berlin after the planned assassination of the Führer. Stauffenberg and the other members of the July 20 resistance are now considered heroes in Germany, but the case was very different on that fateful day in 1944 when the conspirators' bomb failed to kill Hitler.

"Paul Blart: Mall Cop"
Rated PG, dir. Steve Carr
Paul Blart (Kevin James) is a single father and New Jersey mall cop. Officer Blart is about the only person who takes his job seriously. But, this comes in handy when a heist shuts down his mall. Who you gonna call? Paul Blart! Somehow this movie was one of the most popular releases of early 2009. Here's your chance to find out why.

Eleni’s Pick: Hands down "Valkyrie."

NEW VIDEO GAME RELEASES IN STORES THIS WEEK

"inFamous"
Sony Computer Entertainment
Given an assignment to deliver a secret bomb, Cole finds himself with electrical powers after surviving the massive explosion. Using his powers, Cole decides to clean his city of all villains and gangs. "inFamous" costs $59.99 for the PS3.

"Fuel"
Asobo Studio
This game is set in a post-apocalyptic world that has been destroyed by global warming — and in which racing has been taken to the next level. The player will have to overcome tornadoes, sandstorms, and other natural disasters in order to cross the finish line. "Fuel" costs $59.99 for the Xbox 360 and PS3, and $39.99 for the PC.

“Damnation”
Codemasters
In this alternative history game, the American Civil War has spanned several decades, with neither the Confederate nor Union armies making progress. Playing as an anonymous protagonist, your goal is to fight off the rich industrialists who plan on destroying both the Confederates and the Union. "Damnation" costs $59.99 for the PS3 and Xbox 360, and $39.99 for the PC.

Gordon’s Pick: "inFamous." The game creatively puts a new twist on the traditional "GTA" and "Saints Row" sandbox games by making the player have electrical powers instead of the usual guns and grenades. The game play is unique, as players will need to use the environment to charge up their electricity and to complete missions.