For a collezione DVD edicola Fabbri Editori search, the newsstand film sets documented in publisher catalogues are Mondadori releases bundled with magazines. Choose by film type, disc format and bundle price, and confirm the publisher printed on the cover.
The wider story of how Fabbri sold collections at Italian newsstands is told in the guide to collezioni Fabbri Editori edicola. This page looks only at film and DVD sets, and at how to check a disc edition before you buy or sell it.
How to choose a newsstand film DVD set
Newsstand film sets differ in content type, format and price more than in any measurable quality, so the sets below are grouped by type and not ranked. Four criteria do most of the work.
- Disc format. Mondadori’s film and TV catalogue lists a Blu-ray category beside its DVD films. Confirm which format a listing or case actually shows before paying.
- Content type. A multi-film trilogy, a single animated feature, a television series and an actor tribute suit different buyers. Decide which you want first.
- Bundle price. Catalogue prices are tied to a magazine issue, not to the disc alone. The multi-film sets carry the higher prices and single films the lower ones.
- Completeness. A set is only worth its price if every film it promises is in the case. Compare the title list on the cover with the listing.
Newsstand film sets by type
Fantasy trilogies: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
Mondadori’s catalogue offers the Il Signore degli Anelli film trilogy at 16,90 € with Sorrisi del 17/12/24, according to its film and TV page. The Lo Hobbit trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, is listed at the same price and issue date.
These suit buyers who want a complete story arc in one purchase. The limitation is information: the entries state the films and the bundle price, so disc count and extras are best checked on the case or in the seller’s photos.
A collector’s edition of six films
The same catalogue describes a DVD series in an edizione da collezione that gathers six films, priced at 16,90 € with Sorrisi del 17/12/24. It suits viewers who prefer one long run of films to separate purchases. Because several films share a case design, check the printed title list against the listing before buying.
Robert Redford: two Oscar-acclaimed films
The Robert Redford collection pairs two films described as Oscar-acclaimed and costs 14,90 € with Sorrisi del 25/11/25, per the publisher’s film listing. It is the closest entry here to a tribute set, though it is built around an actor rather than a director. It suits viewers who want serious drama in a short set, not a long box.
Television and long-running favourites
The newsstand bundle page lists an Angela Lansbury series, in which she returns as Jessica Fletcher, at 10,99 € with Sorrisi del 09/04/24. It also lists a Peppone and Don Camillo DVD at 10,90 € with Sorrisi del 20/02/24. Both suit buyers who follow a character rather than a director. Check episode or film contents on the case, since the short listing text does not itemise them.
Seasonal classics and animation
Bianco Natale, described as a chest full of Irving Berlin classics, is listed at 10,90 € with Sorrisi del 02/12/25. The animated Toy Story entry, which follows Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the other toys, is listed at 9,99 € with Sorrisi del 21/05/24, the lowest price among the sets covered here (film and TV catalogue). The first suits a seasonal purchase. The second suits anyone who wants a single feature on disc at the lowest bundle price.
Comparison of the listed film sets
| Set | Type | Contents stated | Price | Planning use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Signore degli Anelli | Film trilogy | Trilogy films | 16,90 € with Sorrisi del 17/12/24 | Choose for a full story arc |
| Lo Hobbit | Film trilogy | Trilogy films directed by Peter Jackson | 16,90 € with Sorrisi del 17/12/24 | Pair with the set above only if both are wanted |
| Collector’s edition | DVD series | Six films | 16,90 € with Sorrisi del 17/12/24 | Best for a long run in one set |
| Robert Redford | Actor collection | Two Oscar-acclaimed films | 14,90 € with Sorrisi del 25/11/25 | Short drama set built on one actor |
| Angela Lansbury | TV series | Jessica Fletcher series | 10,99 € with Sorrisi del 09/04/24 | For character-led viewing |
| Don Camillo e Peppone | Film DVD | Peppone and Don Camillo | 10,90 € with Sorrisi del 20/02/24 | For viewers of the classic pairing |
| Bianco Natale | Classics collection | Irving Berlin classics | 10,90 € with Sorrisi del 02/12/25 | Seasonal purchase |
| Toy Story | Animation | Single animated film | 9,99 € with Sorrisi del 21/05/24 | Lowest-cost single feature |
Titles, contents and prices come from Mondadori’s film and TV listing and its newsstand bundle page.
Directors and genres covered
The sets documented in the catalogue lean towards franchise, actor-led, television and animated titles. Peter Jackson is the only director the listings name, for the Hobbit trilogy. The other entries are identified by actor, composer, character or franchise.
Genre labels on the film page include animation, action and adventure, and Blu-ray film editions. Together with the fantasy trilogies, the Irving Berlin classics and the Redford drama, they show a mainstream mix.
Buyers looking specifically for film d’autore should treat these sets as a starting point, not a promise. Check the director credit on the back of the case before assuming a set belongs to an auteur strand.
Checking a disc edition before you buy
Used listings rarely describe a newsstand set fully, so a few checks protect you from an incomplete or mismatched copy.
- Read the publisher line. Confirm the brand on the cover. The catalogue sets above are Mondadori releases, so a listing sold as a Fabbri set needs matching publisher marks on the case.
- Match the format. The catalogue separates DVD films from Blu-ray ones, so check the format marking on the case and disc. Look for any region information printed there and compare it with your player.
- Count the films. Compare the title list on the case with the listing, especially for the collector’s edition and the trilogies.
- Look for the bundle context. Since newsstand prices were tied to a magazine issue, a seller’s note about the issue helps identify the exact release.
- Request back-cover photos. Film credits, running details and edition notes appear there, and a clear photo settles most doubts.
Where newsstand film DVDs were sold
Mondadori’s catalogue describes its DVDs, films and TV series as newsstand items attached to its magazines, and lists them under In edicola con Panorama, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni and Donna Moderna. The film page uses the same wording for DVDs, films and series sold with Mondadori magazines.
A separate collector’s category covers boxed DVD, CD and book sets attached to magazines, according to the collezioni listing. This matters for tracking sets: a film DVD often belongs to a magazine bundle, not to a standalone shop range.
Music-led bundles sit in the guide to Fabbri Editori collezione musica. Printed series are covered in the page on enciclopedie Fabbri Editori a dispense.
Frequently asked questions
Were film DVDs sold on their own at newsstands?
The catalogue entries describe film and series DVDs as attached to magazines, with prices stated alongside a specific issue of TV Sorrisi e Canzoni.
How much did the listed film sets cost?
The sets covered here range from 9,99 € for the animated Toy Story entry to 16,90 € for the trilogies and the six-film collector’s edition, each with an issue of Sorrisi.
Do the catalogues also list Blu-ray versions?
The film page shows a Blu-ray category next to the DVD film categories. Individual titles should be checked on the listing, as the category label does not say which sets exist on Blu-ray.
Are these sets Fabbri Editori releases?
The documented examples here are Mondadori newsstand releases. For a set sold as a Fabbri title, rely on the publisher marks on the case and the hub guide to Fabbri’s newsstand collections.
