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| The Terminator "rot" update (Region 2) at 14.12 on 10/07/02 |
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| Following on from our earlier stories, MGM have announced the freephone number for owners of faulty copies of The Terminator. If you believe your copy to be faulty you should call this number, where you will be advised as to how to receive a replacement copy at no cost. The number is - 0800 3898 384. |
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| Thief of Hearts (Region 2) at 12.44 on 10/07/02 |
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Paramount Home Entertainment have just announced the region two release of Thief of Hearts. Here is a little information from the press release:
Directed by DOUGLAS DAY STEWART (An Officer and a Gentleman), THIEF OF HEARTS sees STEVEN BAUER (Traffic), as petty criminal Scott Muller, use his cunning and seductive ways to trick bored wife Mickey Davis, played by BARBARA WILLIAMS (Perfect Pie) into a loving affair. The affair sees Mickey�s husband, JOHN GETZ (Born on the 4th of July) pushed aside in the pair�s pursuit to be together, whilst Scott�s partner in crime, Buddy Calamara, played by DAVID CARUSO, refuses to accept that his budding career with Scott is over because of a woman.
Mickey Davis feels trapped in her marriage, when handsome businessman Scott Muller arrives on the scene, it doesn�t take much to woo her and gain her affections. Scott always seems to be one step ahead, knowing how and what she is thinking and Mickey soon becomes convinced she has met her perfect man. Little does Mickey know that the businessman act is actually a cover-up for a much more sinister reality.
Further information about the release is not available at the moment, but the DVD will be in shops from 26th August and will retail for �19.99. We will keep you updated with any additional information as we get it. |
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| Columbia TriStar : New Releases (Region 2) at 09.58 on 09/07/02 |
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Columbia TriStar have just announced two high profile releases for later on this year. First up is the Sandra Bullock computer thriller The Net. Sandra Bullock plays a freelance computer systems analyst, who is plunged into a web of corruption and murder when she stumbles onto a program she was never meant to see. This release will get the collector's edition treatment. Rumoured extras include two commentaries and several featurettes. Exact details are still to be confirmed. The Net is scheduled to be released on 9th September, and should retail for �19.99.
Also just announced for release on region two is Panic Room. All we have at the moment for the DVD is a release date. The movie stars Jodie Foster, Jared Leto and Forest Whitaker. For anyone not familiar with the movie here is a brief description:
"Trapped in their New York apartment's "panic room", a hidden chamber built as a sanctuary in the event of break-ins, a newly-divorced woman, Meg Altman, and her young daughter, Sarah, play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with 3 intruders during a brutal home invasion. What do you do when your hiding place is their destination?
Hopefully full specs for this release should be available soon. Panic Room will be released on 28th October. |
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| The Lord of the Rings - Region 2 details (Region 2) at 15.04 on 08/07/02 |
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Now I know many of you will already be aware of the forthcoming release of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, but we�ve just had the official press release through from Entertainment in Video, so here it is:
In a time before history, in a place called Middle-earth, a dark and powerful lord has brought together the forces of evil to enslave all life caught in his path. Sauron�s time has come and he needs only one small object � a Ring that has been lost for centuries � to snuff out the light of civilisation and cover the world in darkness.
Although he has put all his power into the search for the Ring, fate has put it in the hands of one � a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins. With the help of a loyal fellowship comprised of hobbits Sam, Merry and Pippin, Gimli the dwarf and humans Aragorn and Boromir and with the guidance of the wizard Ganadalf and elves Arwen, Galadriel and Elrond, Frodo must journey to the Mount of Doom to destroy the Ring. If he cannot find a way, no one will.
This two-disc DVD version of The Lord of the Rings will contain the 178-minute theatrical cut, along with an impressive array of extras including:
Houghton Mifflin Welcomes You To Middle-Earth
Quest for the Ring: Fox Network TV Special
The Path to Middle-Earth: Sci-Fi channel TV special
Eight internet documentary shorts
Three theatrical trailers
Six TV spots
Enya�s �Let It Be� music video
EA video game preview
Preview of �The Two Towers�
Preview of The Lord of the Rings Extended DVD version presented by Peter Jackson
The Lord of the Rings will be available to own on DVD from 6th August, with the extended cut of the film to follow in November. |
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| Alanis Morissette Live in the Navajo Nation (Region 2) at 07.52 on 07/07/02 |
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One of the most original and inspiring recording artists to emerge from the last decade, Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette takes an unforgettable journey to perform songs from her multi-platinum selling albums, Jagged Little Pill and Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie . After a stylistic rebirth Alanis became the doyenne of the music industry on signing to Madonna�s Maverick record label and releasing the angst-ridden single You Oughta Know, which provided her with her first taste of global success at the ripe young age of 20.
Released to own through Direct Video Distribution on 19 August 2002, Alanis Morissette Live in the Navajo Nation, sees the unique artist travelling to Arizona�s Canyon de Chelly national monument to perform, several of her original heartfelt songs including Ironic, Baba, That I Would Be Good, Heart of the House, I Was Hoping, Uninvited and more. The result is an intimate journey with Alanis as she discovers the culture, history and spirituality of the Navajo Nation and treats us the fantastic unplugged sound of our favourite Alanis tracks.
This release is the latest from the breathtaking live performance series, Music in High Places. Dubbed �MTV-goes-National Geographic� the series invites top international recording artists to perform live sets at some of the earth�s most intriguing natural locations, in the world�s most ancient and captivating sites.
Selected from the United Nations 630 designated �world heritage� sites and steeped in Native American culture, the breathtaking and mystical surroundings are a stunning complement to the passionate performer that is Alanis Morissette.
The DVD features include a 47-minute �Songs only� option, �Behind The Scenes� featurette, �Getting There� featurette and Dolby Digital 5.1 and stereo soundtracks. |
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| What's this? It's got a good beat! (Region 2) at 07.45 on 07/07/02 |
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The Universal Stories Of Dance Series is a retrospective history of clubbing and dance music around the globe and begins with an initial instalment covering the development of the UK club scene. Club Classics is now available to own on DVD from Direct Video Distribution for the bargain price of �19.99. This DVD and CD set mixed by Mike Cosford and Jon Dasilva respectively is the perfect offering for the discerning dance music fan.
The UK scene from the mid 80�s and, in particular, the Acid House explosion of 1987-89, is regarded by many as the catalyst for the worldwide club scene we have today. Once an underground cultural phenomenon, the new sound that was once seen as rebellious and anti-establishment, has since grown into today�s mainstream dance music.
Intended as a general retrospective of that time, the DVD has been mixed by one of the biggest names in the house DJ circuit, Mike Cosford, and spans the whole post 1988 period with credible rave tunes including 2 Bad Mice�s �Bomb Scare� blended with semi chill classics like Sabres Of Paradise�s �Smokebelch� and Transglobal Underground�s �Papua New Guinea�.
Accompanying the music is a specially commissioned film series by Nick Delves, the man behind the renowned visuals at the London club nights Bedrock at Heaven and DTPM at Fabric. Concentrating on different aspects of major club developments and concerns at the time, the provocative and symbolic visuals have been created to capture the era in a way that is both literal and emotional, compelling and sometimes darkly humourous.
The DVD is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and DVD extras include a comprehensive history of the era which can be laid over the images and Cosford mix in optional subtitled form.
The bonus audio only CD has been compiled by DJ Jon Dasilva who was renowned for the Acid era�s most legendary nights at the Hacienda. A real retro experience, Jon�s selection is rooted in Acid House and Techno between 1986 and 1990.
Tracklisings:
DVD mixed by Mike Cosford:
1.Made In Two Minutes - Bug Khan & The Plastic Jam
2.Goodtimes (original mix) - Lvdup
3.Testament One - Chubby Chunks
4.Smoke Belch - The Sabres Of Paradise
5.Papua New Guinea - The Future Sound Of London
6.Bomb Scare - 2 Bad Mice
7.Circus Bells (original mix) - Robert Armani
8.Echo Drop - Taiko
9.Seven Days (original mix) - BBE
10.Orange Theme - Cygnus X
11.Aira Force - Arrakis
12.Silence - Delerium
CD mixed by Jon Dasilva
1.Cool & Dry - Jack Frost & The Circle Jerks
2.Shout - Jack Frost & The Circle Jerks
3.Acid Trax - Phuture
4.Test Four - Sweet Exorcist
5.Future FJP - Liaisons D
6.Machines - Laurent X
7.Nude Photo - Derek May (Rythim Is Rythim)
8.Dextrous - Nightmares On Wax
9.It Is What It Is - Derek May (Rythim Is Rythim)
10.Dream 17 - Annette
11.No Way Back - Adonis
12.Slam - Phuture
13.Can U Feel It - Mr Fingers
I don't know about you, but I quite like the sound of this one. There are certainly some classic tracks on display, including "Made In Two Minutes", "Testament One" and "Bomb Scare" to name but a few. |
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| Films for the kiddies (Region 2) at 07.36 on 07/07/02 |
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment are set to bring you three comical and enchanting twin-pack children's favourites. Available from 5th August fot the first time together on DVD are Anastasia & Ferngully: The Last Rainforest, Casper: A Spirited Beginning & Casper Meets Wendy and Baby�s Day Out & Dunston Checks In, priced at �19.99 per DVD. Here are the disc details.
Anastasia
Widescreen 2.35:1 transfer
Dolby Digital 5.1 audio
The Magical Journey of Anastasia
The Making of Anastasia
Anastasia Music Box Favourites
Ferngully: The Last Rainforest
Widescreen 1.85 transfer
Dolby Digital 5.1 audio
Trailer
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
4:3 transfer
Dolby Digital 2.0 audio
Casper Meets Wendy
4:3 transfer
Dolby Digital 2.0 audio
Baby�s Day Out
Anamorphic widescreen 1.85 transfer
Dolby Digital 5.1 audio
Trailer
Dunston Checks In
Anamorphic widescreen 1.85 transfer
Dolby Digital 5.1 audio
Trailer
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| K-PAX Rental (Region 2) at 12.04 on 06/07/02 |
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Film Four has announced the DVD specs for the rental release of K-PAX starring Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey. The disc will be presented in 16:9 anamoprhic widescreen and will come with English subtitles. Extras will be held back for the retail release of the film. Here's what the film is about:
'An innocuous man is detained at New York's Grand Central Station before being turned over by the police to Dr Mark Powell (Jeff Bridges), a seasoned psychiatrist at an under-staffed public hospital. At their first meeting, Prot (Kevin Spacey) politely tells Powell that the light on Earth is too bright for him - much brighter than back home on the distant planet K-PAX. Powell has treated many delusionals during his career, and believes that it should not be too difficult to get Prot to tell him what is really going on...'
You can expect to see K-PAX in your local rental shop from the 16th September this year. We don't have any details on the retail release of this film yet....the film does sound interesting though, can't be too bad with Spacey in.....can it? :/ |
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| Calling all smegheads... (Region 2) at 11.47 on 06/07/02 |
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Also announced today by the BBC is Red Dwarf: Series 1. This cult TV show told the story of Red Dwarf, the legendary intergalactic mining ship careering through space three million years in the future. Here's what you can expect from the disc:
Cast and crew commentary
Original BBC Series One trailer
A to Z of Red Dwarf
Extended and deleted scenes
Model effects shots ( original 35mm)
Smeg-ups (Series One)
Japanese dubbed clip
Easter egg
Audio elements
Over two million Red Dwarf videos have been sold to date, will the DVD's prove as popular? With that line-up of extras its certainly possible. You can expect to see Red Dwarf: Season 1 in shops from the 4th November for around �19.99. |
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| The Office (Region 2) at 11.23 on 06/07/02 |
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Fans of the BBC comedy The Office will be pleased to know that the full specs for the two-disc set has now arrived! The Office was unquetionably THE comedy success of 2001 and is destined for even greater things this year. The ultimate spoof fly-on-the-wall documentary, it depicts real office life as we know it: underpaid, dead-end jobs; irritating colleagues; and a smug; sexist bos with a penchant for moon-walking! Here are the specs for the DVD:
Six half-hour episodes observing the dull reality of spending eight hours a day, five days a week with people you would normally go to great lengths to avoid
40-minute documentary 'How I Made the Office by Ricky Gervais'. Specially produced with Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and key cast members, it discusses how the series was conceived and includes personally memorable sequences, out-takes, footage and commentary of pre-pilot and pilot episodes
Full-length Peter Pervis Staff-Training Video as featured in Episode Four
You should expect The Office to be presented in 4:3, we don't know about the soundtrack at this stage. You should expect to see this classic piece of TV on DVD from the 14th October this year. Retail for the series will be �19.99. The second season of the show will be arriving on TV this coming autumn. |
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