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Film Legend Paul Newman Dies
Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning superstar who personified cool as the anti-hero of such films as “Hud,” “Cool Hand Luke” and “The Color of Money” — and as an activist, race car driver and popcorn impresario — has died. He was 83.
Newman died Friday after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse near Westport, [...]
Hellboy II: The Golden Army An Early Look
Universal Studios Home Video have announced two Blu-ray releases for Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army.’ Universal has also unearthed some ‘hellish’ details on their forthcoming US Blu-ray Disc releases even though a date has not been forthcoming (various markets are predicting November 18th) buyers can expect a 2-Disc Special Edition ($39.98 SRP) [...]
From Small Screen To Big Screen: Death Of The Saturday Morning Cartoon?
Remember the days when the school week drew to an end, not only was there excitement of the oncoming weekend and the hours of free play, but it was the significance of the next morning, Saturday morning cartoons. Every kid would spend their next morning affixed firmly to their comfort spot and sat there starry-eyed [...]
Now, “This…is…Sparta!”
Warner Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of ‘300: Limited Collector’s Edition’ on 18th November 2008. This rousing, blood-soaked blockbuster, based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and directed by Zack Snyder, returns to DVD as a new Limited Edition set that is “available only while supplies last”.
What to Make of All These Remakes?
Has Hollywood run dry when it comes to the horror film genre? As of late, the recent trend by studios have been to quickly churn out subpar remakes of our beloved horror classics, but are they worth our time and movie dollars? I say, “no”, though there may be minor changes, expanded storylines, bigger budgets [...]
Paramount Payback
In an encouraging move, Paramount is hoping to entice hi-def shoppers to their new slate of Blu-ray titles by offering a sawbuck in return. After pledging support to HD-DVD in the format wars, I see this as a promising move by Paramount.
Beginning with the release of the ‘Transformers‘ Blu-ray on September 2nd, the company [...]
Reno suffers ‘heart attack’?
It was reported earlier today that French actor Jean Reno suffered a ‘heart attack’, but an updated report states Reno was actually suffering a bout of heartburn and gastroenteritis, according to his publicist.
Earlier reports suggested the “The Professional” star had been rushed to the Fort-de-France hospital on Martinique on Wednesday night after suffering a “serious” [...]
Casablanca (Ultimate Collector’s Edition)
Warner Home Video have announced the U.S. Blu-ray Disc release of Casablanca (Ultimate Collector’s Edition) on December 2nd. Considered one of the greatest Hollywood classics of all-time and the quintessential romance film. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are incomparable as the star-crossed lovers who’ll “always have Paris” – and Casablanca is the most eminently quotable [...]
‘Valkyrie’ set for the Holidays
Tom Cruise’s German war drama ‘Valkyrie‘, which tells the true story of a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II in an attempt to end the war, will be released this Christmas - after test audiences approved of the long-anticipated movie.
‘Valkyrie‘ had originally been pushed back to February next year because of it’s [...]
It’s official, Ellen and Portia tie the knot
Emmy award winning talk show host Ellen DeGeneres (50) has tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Portia de Rossi (35) in Beverly Hills, California. The two have been an item since December 2004.
The ceremony was held on Saturday evening with about 30 guests in attendance comprised of family and friends, including both of their mothers. [...]
Rogen Plans Superbad/Pineapple Express Crossover
Seth Rogen is planning to revisit the recent box office mega hit Superbad and the current release Pineapple Express with one cross-over sequel.
Rogen and Evan Goldberg creation Superbad was a box office hit in 2007, grossing $162 million off a relatively small $20 million budget.
Indy and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull DVD/Blu-Ray Details
Indy fans, your favorite archaeologist/adventurer will soon be swinging into your homes this fall. Paramount has just made one of the years most highly anticipated home video announcements, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will hit store and rental shelves on October 14th in a Single Disc Standard DVD Edition, [...]
Review: Midnight Meat Train
At the first glance of the enticing poster for Midnight Meat Train, I was intrigued. A blood splattered train car, Vinnie Jones’ name and writing credits to Clive Barker. “This could be good,” I thought. So with high hopes I made my way to the local cinema. The film centers on photographer Leon Kaufmann (Bradley [...]
Rumor: Resurrecting Ripley?
Well Alien fans, rumor has it that Sigourney Weaver is still very interested in reprising her role as Lt. Ellen Ripley. Weaver stated, “If a good director and script were right she wouldn’t be above another jaunt into space, even if only for a small part.” Weaver further added that casting another as Ripley wouldn’t [...]
