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Entertainment Gift Guide 2012: Give Your Friends & Family What They Actually Want This Year

GIFT GUIDE: Holiday Treats For The Entertainment Fan
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For those readers who like saving their holiday shopping until the last minute, but are always surprised when nothing they want is still available, here's some good news: HuffPost Entertainment's gift guide for the entertainment fan.

Below, find an easily navigable 10-item list to take with you to the store (or, better yet, Amazon) and make this holiday season as painless as possible. Items range from the obvious ("Avatar" on Blu-ray) to unique (a gorgeous, $1,095 turntable).

Help us out, too -- if there's a movie or music item you're excited about that isn't in the guide, let us know in the comments. You're not the only one with plenty of gift-giving left to do as well.

This week, keep an eye on our Twitter account for a give-away of Beatles' vinyls.

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Gifts For The Entertainment Fan
The Beatles Stereo Vinyl Box Set(01 of10)
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Beatlemania turned 50 this year, and it's just as strong as ever. This collection is a must-have for any true fan of the Fab Four. At amazon.com, $399.99 (credit:John Kuczala)
Harry Potter Wizard's Collection (Blu-ray/DVD Combo)(02 of10)
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This treasure chest is bragging rights in a box. No one will question their obsession with Potter with this in their collection. There's even a Horcrux Locket! At amazon.com, $499 (credit:John Kuczala)
Michael Jackson’s 'Bad', 25th Anniversary Edition(03 of10)
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Now that we're finally done with all that Conrad Murray business, let's get back to the music. This new issue features three CDs and a concert DVD from the Bad tour. At amazon.com, $49.98. (credit:John Kuczala)
Rega RP3 Turntable(04 of10)
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We're told this record player strikes the perfect balance between ease of use and top-line performance. Those Beatles vinyls never sounded so good. At hifiheaven.net, $1,095. (credit:John Kuczala)
Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection(05 of10)
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The winter months are great for catching up on the classics. Help them prepare for Anthony Hopkins' turn as the famed director in "Hitchcock" by revisiting the master's catalogue. At amazon.com $299.98. (credit:John Kuczala)
Prince From Another Planet Elvis Box Set(06 of10)
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Elvis just lost a Billboard record to Lil Wayne. Show some respect and honor the legacy of the man who brought us “Blue Suede Shoes.” At amazon.com, $34.98. (credit:John Kuczala)
Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection (Blu-ray)(07 of10)
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Bond movies range from ultra campy to dark and seductive, and this set enables you to bless the 007 fanatic in your life with all of them at once. Commence arguing over whether or not Daniel Craig is too rugged for the role in 3... 2... 1.At amazon.com, $299.99. (credit:John Kuczala)
Beats By Dre Headphones(08 of10)
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Sure, they're trendy, but with great sound quality and a new line of colors to choose from, your music snob will love these Beats Solo HDs. At beatsbydre.com , $199.95 (credit:John Kuczala)
The Disintegration Loops Box Set(09 of10)
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William Basinski finished these unique tracks on Sept. 10, 2001, and debuted them the next day. Instantly, they became a eulogy for 9/11. At temporaryresidence.com, $249.99 (credit:John Kuczala)
Avatar 3D (Blu-ray)(10 of10)
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You might as well add the most popular movie of all time to their collection. And when a picture is as pretty as this, don't skimp on the format. At amazon.com, $39.99. (credit:John Kuczala)

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