Upcoming Releases

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FrankGrimes, Family Video has the Hayworth box set for $41.99 pre order. This is the cheapest pre-order so far. Barnes & Noble is very erratic with their prices. Sometimes you can get bargains from them and sometimes their prices are way out of line. I want this one and NIGHT OF THE HUNTER blu ray.

[FrankGrimes]

Hi, Edgecliff -- FrankGrimes, Family Video has the Hayworth box set for $41.99 pre order. This is the cheapest pre-order so far. Barnes & Noble is very erratic with their prices. Sometimes you can get bargains from them and sometimes their prices are way out of line. I want this one and NIGHT OF THE HUNTER blu ray.

 

Thank you for letting me know about that. I'm pretty much locked into getting the Rita Hayworth box set at Borders. The only thing I'm unsure about is if they will carry it. They did carry the Kim Novak, Samuel Fuller, and the two film noir box sets from Sony, so I'm guessing Rita will hit their shelves.

 

Borders sells most of their DVDs at list price, so you must be a rewards member and use member coupons to get a good price. They have been offering "40% off" coupons on a fairly regular basis and they also offer "50% off Blu-ray" coupons once in a while. I will also have Borders Bucks (five dollars) to use in January, so I'll be able to get the Rita box set for $32.85.

 

I don't know if you live near a Borders and are a member or not. The Blu-ray deal of "50% off" is very good if you are looking to get newer releases for a cheaper price. And, like I said, they offer "40% off" coupons on a fairly regular basis, so you can usually get a good deal on newer DVD releases, too.

 

Where Borders can't compete is on the titles that have been out for a little while or a long while. Eventually, those titles will be 50% off or more during sales. I'm sure the Rita Hayworth box set will have its days of being 50% off (or more) at Amazon, in the future.

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*All the President's Men* and *Network* will be getting a Blu-ray release on Feb. 15th.

 

 

 

ATPM will be a digibook . Features include:

 

? Telling the Truth About Lies: The Making of All the President?s Men

 

? Woodward and Bernstein: Lighting the Fire

 

? Out of the Shadows: The Man Who Was Deep Throat

 

? Commentary by Robert Redford

 

? Vintage Featurette Pressure and the Press: The Making of All the President?s Men

 

? Vintage Jason Robards Interview Excerpt from Dinah!

 

? Alan J. Pakula Thrillers Trailer Gallery

 

http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-movies-north-america/155712-all-presidents-men-digibook-coming-feb-15th-2011-official-thread.html

 

 

Network special features:

 

Special Features:

 

? The Making of Network 6-Part Documentary: Tune in to How a Movie Landmark Caught Media Lightning, with Sidebars on Paddy Chayefsky, Getting Mad As Hell and Walter Cronkite?s Reflections

 

? Vintage Paddy Chayefsky Interview Excerpt from Dinah!, Hosted by Dinah Shore

 

? Commentary by Director Sidney Lumet

 

? Private Screenings with Sidney Lumet: Turner Classic Movies Host Robert Osborne Interviews the Director

 

http://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-movies-north-america/155711-network-coming-feb-15th-2011-official-thread.html

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I guess I have been in a state of shock from the news of it for a few days and it is only now wearing off, but Sony/Columbia is releasing that Warren Beatty/Dustin Hoffman bomb, Ishtar, on Blu-ray. It has not been released on DVD, and rightly so. The Blu is coming in Jan.

 

Also, just announced Optimum, a UK company, is going to be releasing Michael Powel's controversial Peeping Tom on Blu-ray Nov. 19th. This will be region B locked.

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BFI Video in the UK will be releasing two Tati films on Blu: *Playtime* (already released here by Criterion) and *Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot* on November 29.

 

Extras include:

 

_Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot_

Alternative 'international' soundtrack (revised to include more English dialogue)

Original theatrical release version (1953, 95 mins)

Original theatrical trailer (on the DVD)

Richard Lester interview (2004, 36 mins): the acclaimed filmmaker discusses Les Vacances de M. Hulot with film historian Philip Kemp (on the DVD)

Illustrated booklet with a newly-commissioned essay by film historian Philip Kemp

 

_Playtime_

Alternative 'international' soundtrack (revised by Tati to include more English dialogue)

Feature commentary by Philip Kemp

Rare audio interview with Jacques Tati recorded at the NFT in 1968, accompanied by stills and images from the BFI's collections

Original theatrical trailer (on the DVD)

Au-del? de Playtime (2002, 6 mins): documentary about the making and unmaking of Playtime (on the DVD)

Script-girl (2003, 12 mins): Continuity Supervisor Sylvette Baudrot on working with Tati (on the DVD)

Tati Story (21 mins, c. 2003): short biographical film (on the DVD)

Illustrated booklet with a newly commissioned essay by David Furnham and Kevin Brownlow's memories of interviewing Tati

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Actually I either goofed or they changed prices on me. Now Amazon has the Hayworth set up for pre-order at $41.99. Actually, FrankGrimes I will wait too and see if this set can be bought cheaper as we get closer to December. I see B&N now has the Hayworth set for $51.99.

[FrankGrimes]

Amazon just changed the Rita Hayworth box set price today, Edgecliff. A price of $41.99 is about right for a pre-order on a $60 box set. It will eventually see "50% off" at some point next year. So it all depends on when you wish to get it. The film noir box sets are pretty much at those prices, right this minute. The second volume was released just three months ago. So I'd guess by Spring you may see a bigger price drop. It's basically an eight to twelve dollar difference.

[JonasEB]

An update about the French Carlotta Borzage silents on Blu-ray: According to DVDBeaver, they are in fact region free.

 

7th Heaven - http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews52/7th_heaven_blu-ray.htm

Street Angel - http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews52/street_angel_blu-ray.htm

Lucky Star - http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews52/lucky_star_blu-ray.htm

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Just so expensive to get (at least for now with Black Friday looming). I'm hoping some American or UK company releases them.

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Disney now has a date (Feb.1) for the Blu release of the animated Alice in Wonderland.

 

Extras include:

 

Operation Wonderland (now in HD)

"I'm Odd": newly discovered Cheshire Cat song and intro

Thru the Mirror Mickey Mouse animated short (now in HD)

One Hour in Wonderland

An Alice Comedy: Alice's Wonderland

Original theatrical trailers (1951 & 1974)

Through the Keyhole: A Companion's Guide to Wonderland:

Disney View: Watch the movie in this expanded viewing experience with new Disney art in the wings of the screen

Painting the Roses Red game: Help paint the roses red in the Queen's garden. Careful, or someone could lose their head!

Walt Disney color TV introduction (1959): A never-before-seen color TV intro by Walt

Reference Footage: Alice and the Doorknob: Kathryn Beaumont provides an introduction to this newly discovered reference footage of Alice talking to the doorknob

Pencil Test: Alice Shrinks: Kathryn Beaumont introduces a newly discovered pencil test of Alice shrinking

Reflections on Alice

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And the third season of *Twilight Zone* will be released on Blu-ray on Feb. 15th.

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*Bambi* now has a release date for their combo Blu/DVD release, March 1st:

 

 

Special features include:

Disney's Second Screen - Content comes alive on your laptop, iPad, or smartphone as you watch the movie.

Disney View - 16x9 Full frame viewing experience

Intro by Diane Disney Miller

Inside Walt's Story Meetings - Enhanced interactive edition

Two never-before-seen deleted scenes

Deleted song

Blu-ray interactive galleries

Game: Disney Big Book of Knowledge

Classic DVD bonus features

 

 

Plus, here's a real ADVANCE notice...

 

the covers (for now) of the Ultimate Collector Editions of *Ben-Hur* and *Citizen Kane* coming in 2011 (hopefully):

 

 

 

These were exhibited by WB at the Blu-Con event. No details yet on date of release or contents.

 

One thing, though, it is no longer the 50th anniversary of Ben-Hur. 2011 will mark the 52nd anniversary,

[CinemaAngel]

*Original Ocean's 11 to Celebrate 50th Anniversary on Blu-ray*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commentary by Frank Sinatra Jr. and Angie Dickinson

Interactive Las Vegas Then and Now Map Casino Vignettes

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Excerpt

Featuring Guest Host Frank Sinatra and Guest Angie Dickinson

Theatrical Trailer

[CinemaAngel]

*Classic Hollywood: Restoring Chaplin gems*

 

 

October 20, 2010

By Susan King, Los Angeles Times

 

 

 

 

Gone are the grainy, broken silents from the star's Keystone years. A new DVD set showcases the birth of the Tramp.

 

 

 

For the first half of the 20th century, Charlie Chaplin was the most famous movie comedian in the world thanks to his endearing Tramp character and the masterpieces he wrote and directed, including "The Gold Rush," "City Lights," "Modern Times" and "The Great Dictator." But every genius has to start somewhere, and for Chaplin that was with the Keystone Film Co., where he honed his craft and created his iconic character ? the baggy-pants, bowler-hatted Tramp.

 

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/oct/20/entertainment/la-et-classic-hollywood-20101020

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CinemaAngel aka CelluloidKid, we really liked when you were away from the boards. It was so nice and peaceful. And now you are back again...and LIKE ALWAYS, coming in with "news" that has been reported months ago!

 

I discussed Ocean's 11 way back on JUNE 7TH. And JonesEB discussed Chaplin at Keystone AUG 7TH.

 

Give it up.

[CelluloidKid]

*I just found this at Best Buy on 11/09/2010!!*.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A list of bonus features:

 

Commentary by Frank Sinatra Jr. and Angie Dickinson

Interactive Las Vegas Then and Now Map Casino Vignettes

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Excerpt

Featuring Guest Host Frank Sinatra and Guest Angie Dickinson

Theatrical Trailer

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CelluloidKid, yesterday I told you that I already this mentioned here back on June 7th. The mods must have agreed yours was a duplicate because they erased your post...but now you are listing it again. I guess I just will never understand why you keep doing this, and when you get erased why you don't ever comprehend?

[edgeciff]

Obviously, nothing upstairs.

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Obviously. He's like a spam machine.

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Two DVD items coming from Warner Bros.:

 

*The Ronald Reagan Centennial Collection* on January 25th. Films include Dark Victory (1939), Knute Rockne All-American (1940), Kings Row (1942), Desperate Journey (1942), This is the Army (1943), The Hasty Heart (1949), Storm Warning (1951), and The Winning Team (1952). List price $59.99.

 

Bonus features appear to carry over from previous releases of the titles int he set.

 

 

 

Elia Kazan's *America, America* on Feb.8th. List price $19.97.

 

Extras include:

commentary from historian Foster Hirsch.

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My answer to this is WHY? All of these films have been released before and there has even been a Reagan box set. Also, the set is a mixed bag with very few good films. With so much in the Warner library yet to be released one wonders who came up with this one. A pass for me!

[GuntherToody]

"My answer to this is WHY?" -- Because it will sell.

 

As far as America, America, [ClassicFlix|http://www.classicflix.com/elia-kazans-america-america-february-a-854.html] has it on sale for $11.98 until Tuesday!

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Its hard to believe it will sell since all of these films have been previously available. Nothing new and the price is not exactly cheap! For diehard Reagan fans only.

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Sony has announced a Blu release date of Jan. 25th for Heavy Metal, the animated movie based on the magazine.

 

Fox-Pathe have announced Blu releases for France on Feb.16th for All About Eve, Rain Man, and Four Weddings and a Funeral. Who knows if we will ever see them here?

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Criterion releases for Feb:

 

 

 

 

*Sweet Smell of Success* on Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 22nd.

Extras include:

?New, restored high-definition digital transfer (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)

?New audio commentary by film scholar James Naremore

?Mackendrick: The Man Who Walked Away, a 1986 documentary featuring interviews with director Alexander Mackendrick, actor Burt Lancaster, producer James Hill, and more

?James Wong Howe: Cinematographer, a 1973 documentary about the Oscar-winning director of photography, featuring lighting tutorials with Howe

?New video interview with film critic and historian Neil Gabler (Winchell: Gossip, Power and the Culture of Celebrity) about legendary columnist Walter Winchell, inspiration for the character J. J. Hunsecker

?New video interview with filmmaker James Mangold about Mackendrick, his instructor and mentor

?Original theatrical trailer

?PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Gary Giddins, two short stories by Ernest Lehman featuring the characters from the film, notes about the film by Lehman, and an excerpt from Mackendrick?s book On Film-making

 

 

 

*Amarcord* on Blu-ray Feb.8th.

Extras include:

?All-new, restored high-definition digital transfer

?Audio commentary by film scholars Peter Brunette and Frank Burke

?American release trailer

?Deleted scene

?Optional English-dubbed soundtrack

?New and improved English subtitle translation

?New 45-minute documentary, Fellini?s Homecoming, on the complicated relationship between the celebrated director, his hometown, and his past

?Video interview with star Magali No?l

?Fellini?s drawings of characters in the film

??Felliniana,? a presentation of ephemera devoted to Amarcord from the collection of Don Young

?Audio interviews with Fellini, his friends, and family by Gideon Bachmann

?New restoration demonstration

?PLUS: A book featuring a new essay by scholar Sam Rohdie, author of Fellini Lexicon, and the full text of Fellini?s 1967 essay, ?My Rimini"

 

*The Double Life of Veronique* on Blu-ray Feb. 1st.

Extras include:

?Restored high-definition digital transfer (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on Blu-ray edition)

?Audio commentary by Annette Insdorf, author of Double Lives, Second Chances: The Cinema of Krzysztof Kieślowski

?Three short documentary films by Kieślowski: Factory (1970), Hospital (1976), and Railway Station (1980)

?The Musicians (1958), a short film by Kieślowski?s teacher Kazimierz Karabasz

?Kieślowski?s Dialogue (1991), a documentary featuring a candid interview with Kieślowski and rare behind-the-scenes footage from the set of The Double Life of V?ronique

?1966-1988: Kieślowski, Polish Filmmaker, a 2005 documentary tracing the filmmaker?s work in Poland, from his days as a student through The Double Life of V?ronique

?A 2005 interview with actress Ir?ne Jacob

?New video interviews with cinematographer Slawomir Idziak and composer Zbigniew Preisner

?New and improved English subtitle translation

?PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by Jonathan Romney, Slavoj Zizek, and Peter Cowie, and a selection from Kieślowski on Kieślowski (Note: Blu-ray booklet includes only Romney essay and Kieślowski on Kieślowski reprint)

 

*Still Walking* on DVD and Blu-ray Feb. 8th.

Extras include:

?New high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Hirokazu Kore-eda and director of photography Yutaka Yamazaki (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)

?New video interviews with Kore-eda and Yamazaki

?Making ?Still Walking?

?Trailer

?New and improved English subtitle translation

?PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Dennis Lim and recipes for the food prepared in the film

 

*Fish Tank* on DVD and Blu-ray.

Extras include:

?New high-definition digital transfer, approved by director Andrea Arnold, director of photography Robbie Ryan, and editor Nicolas Chaudeurge (with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)

?All three of Arnold?s short films: Milk (1998), Dog (2001), and the Oscar-winning Wasp (2003)

?New video interview with actor Kierston Wareing

?Interview with actor Michael Fassbender from 2009

?Audition footage

?Stills gallery by on-set photographer Holly Horner

?Original theatrical trailer

?PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Ian Christie

 

Senso on Feb. 22nd on DVD and Blu-ray:

Extras include:

?New, restored high-definition digital transfer, created in collaboration with the Cineteca di Bologna and Martin Scorsese?s Film Foundation, supervised by director of photography Giuseppe Rotunno (with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition)

?The Making of ?Senso,? a new documentary featuring Rotunno, assistant director Francesco Rosi, costume designer Piero Tosi, and Caterina D?Amico, daughter of screenwriter Suso Cecchi D?Amico and author of Life and Work of Luchino Visconti

?Viva VERDI, a new documentary on Visconti, Senso, and opera featuring Italian film scholar Peter Brunette, Italian historian Stefano Albertini, and author Wayne Koestenbaum

?The Wanton Countess, the rarely seen English-language version of the film

?Visual essay by film scholar Peter Cowie

?Man of Three Worlds: Luchino Visconti, a 1966 BBC special exploring Visconti?s parallel masteries of cinema, theater, and opera direction

?New and improved English subtitle translation

?PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by filmmaker and author Mark Rappaport and an excerpt from actor Farley Granger?s autobiography, Include Me Out