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*Disney to Release More Classics On Blu-ray. The list includes _Pinocchio_ and _Snow White_.* By Swanni *Washington, D.C. (August 28, 2008) -- Disney yesterday announced five new classic animated features that will be released on Blu-ray high-def disc over the next two years.* *The studio, which is heavily promoting the release of Sleeping Beauty on Blu-ray on October 7, 2008 said it also release Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Fantasia 2000 and Beauty and the Beast on high-def disc.* Disney said each movie will be available for a limited time only and will include rarely seen footage and new bonus features. "We are excited to announce a magical slate of Platinum titles for the first time on Blu-ray High-Definition, this celebrated collection of animated features demonstrates Disney's commitment to deliver great content," said Bob Chapek, worldwide president of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. The classic films will also include BD-Live features, will enable home viewers to download related material over the Internet. Disney believes the interactive experience will revitalize the home video industry. "The landscape for the Blu-ray format is very healthy, and we believe that the enhanced movie experiences that the format provides, such as Disney's BD-Live network, offer consumers the chance to reinvent the experience of watching movies in their homes, and the interactivity and connectivity that is being provided will truly make the family room relevant again," said Chapek. Disney said Pinocchio will be available on Blu-ray in the spring of 2009 while Snow White will be released in the fall of 2009.

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strategic .. _Fail-Safe_ (1964) *NEW WORD: Sovereign!*

*A videoart about coffee in movies..*

*Joan Crawford drinks coffee in _Mildred Pierce_ !* *Also, the bottom of a coffee cup takes on paramount important in the film _The Usual Suspects_!*

Ken Ogata was in the film _The Demon_ W./Shima Iwashita! *New Star: Shima Iwashita!*

Eddie Murphy (Oh Um!) Was in the film _48 Hrs._ W./Nick Nolte! *NEW STAR: Nick Nolte!*

Sandy Dennis (I love Sandy Dennis!) was in the film _Sweet November_ (Great Film too!) W./Anthony Newley! *NEW STAR: Anthony Newley!!*

transmutation ...._The 30-Foot Bride of Candy Rock_ ! *NEW WORD: Bijou !*

*Bob Hope and Judy Garland.*

Burgess Meredith was in _The Day of the Locust_ (1 of my fav films!) W./Karen Black! *NEW STAR: Karen Black!*

_Valley of the Dolls_ The fight scene in the bathroom between Neely O'Hara & Helen Lawson! I love it! LOL! Helen Lawson: Look. They drummed you right outta Hollywood! So ya come crawlin' back to Broadway. Well, Broadway doesn't go for booze and dope. Now you get outta my way, I got a guy waitin' for me. Neely O'Hara: That's a switch from the fags you're usually stuck with! Helen Lawson: At least I never had to MARRY one! Neely O'Hara: YOU TAKE THAT BACK... [pulls off Helen's wig while scuffling] Neely O'Hara: ... oh my God, it's a wig! HER HAIR'S AS PHONY AS SHE IS!

Howard Keel was in the film _The Day of the Triffids_ W./Kieron Moore! *New Star: Kieron Moore!*

panacea ..._Sunrise at Campobello_ *New Word: Kleptomaniac!*

*Lucy Liu to Play Charlie Chan's Granddaughter* By Scott Weinberg July 28, 2005 *The Hollywood Reporter indicates that Ms. Lucy Liu will produce and star in a modernization of the classic old "_Charlie Chan_" series.* *Former TV exec turned busy screenwriter Dan McDermott is on the case, and he had this to say about the project: "It's a reinvention of the franchise that credibly passes on the baton to Lucy Liu as the lead character and lead of the franchise."* .......................... *LUCY LIU - LIU CONSIDERED FOR NEW CHARLIE CHAN MOVIE* *Asian-American actress LUCY LIU is being lined up to star in a Hollywood revival of the 1930s CHARLIE CHAN films.* *_The KILL BILL_ star has agreed to play the famous moustachioed detective's grand-daughter in a reprise of the classic murder mysteries.* *A movie insider says, "With Lucy on board, the feeling is this could be a real hit.* *"There's even talk of a new actor taking on the role of the original Charlie Chan for a cameo appearance."* *The original Chan character was played by Swedish actor WARNER ORLAND - a casting which was criticised because Orland was not of Chinese descent.*

Sandra Dee was in _Imitation of Life_ (I love this film!) W./Susan Kohner! *New Star: Susan Kohner!*

*Ashland, KY (HNN) -- Join Ashley Judd, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at 8 p.m. as she visits the Paramount Arts Center to christen the historic theatre's new movie screen and projector. This very special event will include a cocktail party hosted by Ashley, a film screening of the classic movie "_It Happened One Night_" and dancing to DJ sounds of "_Music From The Movies_" on stage afterward.* *Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite movie costume or come as their favorite film character! ?We just want our guests to have fun with this concept,? said Tyson Compton, marketing director of the center, and chair of the event. ?Like me, so many people in the tri-state first entered this great building to see a movie. And people are always asking when we will show movies again. Well that day has arrived! And we think it?s a pretty big deal, especially with Ashley Judd as our hostess for the evening. How incredible is that? It isn?t every day that you have the opportunity to attend a cocktail party on the Paramount stage with one of Hollywood?s leading ladies!? Compton went on to say that while costumes are by no means required, wearing them would just be in keeping with the festive atmosphere of the evening. ?After all, you could wear just about anything and it could be labeled a costume,? he said. ?Whatever it takes to connect to your favorite actor or movie character.?* *For the screening, Ashley has selected one of Hollywood?s most famous romantic comedies, It Happened One Night, starring Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable. Directed by Frank Capra, the film won five Academy Awards, including Best Actress, Best Actor (Gable?s only win), Best Director, Best Picture and Best Screenplay. The film is famous for several classic scenes and Premiere Magazine voted it as one of ?The 50 Greatest Comedies Of All Time.?* *?We are especially excited about showing this film,? Compton said, ?since it is from the era of when the Paramount first opened. Ashley felt it was important to select a great classic, something really amazing for the reintroduction of pictures at the Paramount.?* *Most of us have fond memories of "going to the movies" at the Paramount Theater. Opened in 1931, the beautiful venue was the largest movie theater in the Ohio Valley and the first built specifically for talking pictures. Closed in 1972, the theater was saved from the wrecking ball and transformed into the Paramount Arts Center. Unfortunately, that change meant the end of movies at the Paramount. In order to show films, a large, fixed installation screen is required. And that was basically impossible to have with performances taking place on the stage. Until now!* Thanks to Congressman Hal Rogers and funding from a National Scenic Byway grant through TOUR SEKY, we are proud to announce the return of the silver screen to the Paramount. With this funding, we have purchased the largest motorized, retractable screen available. Measuring twenty-one feet high and twenty-eight feet wide, it has been installed at the front of the stage and simply drops down when ready to use. *Much as it has from the Paramount's very beginning, Fate continues to play an integral role in the events here. ?When first contacted, Ashley not only expressed her interest in being involved, she graciously offered to serve as hostess for the event,? Compton explained. ?And who better to christen our screen than one of Hollywood's most talented and beautiful actresses? However, she could not confirm for our original date which was to be later in the month and informed us that she was only available on September 5. _This was absolutely amazing in light of the fact that the first movie ever shown at the Paramount was at Opening Night on September 5, 1931!?_* It is as if the date chose us. It is also interesting to note that the groundbreaking for the renovation of our stage house took place on September 5, 2000. ?We literally got chills as we discussed this,? Compton said. ?Fate had to be involved because we couldn?t have managed that if we had tried.? The staff, volunteers and film committee have worked to make the event a special occasion, and as unique as possible. ?We really want those who attend to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience,? Compton said. The evening will conclude with dancing to songs that have been featured in films and on soundtracks. ?We plan to have a few from every era starting from the 1930s up to now.? While the emphasis of the night will definitely be on having fun, it is serving as a fundraiser as well. ?We are very grateful to TOUR and Congressman Rogers for providing the initial funding for the screen and projector,? said Kathy Setterman, executive director of the Paramount. ?The money raised from this event will help to secure additional equipment that we need as well as provide for future film projects.? While the Paramount will not be showing first run films, the opportunities for what will be available are many and varied. ?We have already partnered with Southern Arts Exchange, based in Atlanta, to present the Southern Circuit Filmmakers Tour,? Setterman explained. ?This series will allow the viewer to see the latest in award winning documentaries then meet and talk with the filmmaker afterward. All of the filmmakers will be on hand when their movie is shown. We are also looking at working with students and perhaps having a You Tube video contest. Of course we see screening some of the great classics like Gone With The Wind and Casablanca.? Setterman remains very excited about the future possibilities. ?It just took my breath away the first time I saw an image on the screen,? she said. ?I know that the community will respond very favorably to this addition. And the way this event has evolved, with Ashley Judd taking a personal interest, and screening this great classic film just shows how magical the movies really can be.? ?Ashley has been most gracious in working with us on the entire concept,? Compton added. ?It is obvious that she has a great love for film and is very excited about being part of this event that will re-introduce movies to the Paramount. And she cares very much about our community as well. For her to take time out of her busy schedule to serve as hostess for the evening just speaks to the type of person she is ? talented and beautiful, yes, but just as importantly, she is kind, caring and giving. She inspires me with her humanitarian efforts.? *Friday, September 5, 2008 - 8 PM* *$100 -includes reception* *Reception 6 PM ? 7:30 PM* *Reception is limited to the first 200 responses* *Movie costume or cocktail attire for reception* *$20 -film and dancing afterward* *Available in advance or at the door* *Be the first to see our new screen while reliving old memories!* Thanks, By Huntingtonnews.net Staff Aug. 28, 2008

Cyd Charisse was in the film _Warlords of Atlantis_ W./Doug McClure! *NEW STAR: Doug McClure!*

*The Worse Charlie Chan had to be Peter Ustinov in _Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen_ (1981)!!* *I finally saw this dribble. Great casting, everyone from Lee Grant, Angie Dickinson, Roddy McDowall & a young Michelle Pfeiffer! But a bad plot. Got old real fast!*

Ginger Rogers was in the film "_I'll Be Seeing You_" ( I love to watch this film around the Christmas holiday!!) W./Joseph Cotten! *NEW STAR: Joseph Cotten!!!*

The film _Coffee and Cigarettes_ (2003) directed by Jim Jarmusch!

Loretta Young was in the film _Come to the Stable_ W./Elsa Lanchester! *New Star: Elsa Lanchester!*

Nancy Kwan was in the film _The Wrecking Crew_ Sharon Tate!! *New Star: Sharon Tate!*

_*I love Joan Crawford....and welcome to the boards!! Nice to make new friends!*_

*_Let's put a guide together of all the " BEST WORKING CLASS FILMS_".* *I want to compile a list of films that show every man & woman just to trying to get the brass ring trying to make-iy. Either with a home and family, or up the Corporate ladder, another career, changes in career. Anything! Trying to move from small town America & make it in the Big City.......Etc.. Etc!* *Examples May Incld: Factory Workers, Playboys, Waitresses, dancers, Wall Street Brokers, Auto mechanic's, Housewifes, Administrative Assistant's Etc...etc.!!* *PER WIKIPEDIA:* *_Working class_* *_Working-class people_: Are generally paid wages, usually on a weekly or monthly basis. In popular American political discourse, medium-income skilled workers and tradespeople are termed "middle class", despite having minimal investment income, as are college-educated white-collar workers.* *(Also Blue Collar!)* *My "5" "BEST WORKING CLASS FILMS:* *_Sadie McKee_* ...Joan Crawford is Sadie, a young working girl suffering through three troubled relationships on her road to prosperity. We all have been there girl! Joan Crawaford makes it look so flawless. I just love the the room encased in glass as the snow falls, so does Crawford's tear, mine as well! *_Clockwatchers (1997)_* .....The of a temp! *Best ensemble Cast:* With Toni Collette, Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow! *__Sweet Smell of Success_ (1957)_* ..... "_ ....*Wall Street_" (1987) for the 1950's!* *"Oh My Stars!"!.....It's Larry from _Bewitched_"!!"!* *Martin Milner to from "_Valley Of The Dolls_"!.* *What a cool Supporting Cast!* *They need to invent an Oscar catagory for: Best Ensemble Cast!! This film would have won in 1957!* *_The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit_ (1956)* *....."_American Beauty_" (1999) AKA: _The Later Years!_ Compelling!* *__The Best of Everything_ (1959) _* ..."_The Devil Wears Prada_" (2006) for the 1950's. Joan Crawford knocks it out of the game. *_Would love to see her deleted scenes._* *& THE FOUR OF MY VERY FAVORITES:* *_Valley of the Dolls_ (1967)* .....The View Looked sooo much Better from below! *__Pretty Woman_ (1990)_* ...Ahhhhww! Good girl found good. A Joan Crawford 1930's style script...He He He LOL ...Pre-Code! !! *_Working Girl_ (1988)* .... "LET THE RIVER RUN"!!! *_Mildred Pierce_ (1945)* .... Joan Crawford fights her ex-husband, a shifty Playboy, Men in general. dreams & even her daughter to make it the top! !* *Joan Crawford _WON_ the Oscar For Best Actress in 1945 for her "Tour-De-Force* stunner! *She consumes the role!*