Some more news/rumors that made me happy!

MGM is preparing to release new Ultimate Editions of all 20 of 007's big screen adventures, timed to coincide with the theatrical and DVD release of the latest film, Casino Royale. The new DVDs will be released as 2-disc sets, and each of the films will include both Dolby Digital and DTS audio. Lowry Digital has apparently given the films a frame by frame digital polishing, and it's likely that they'll be released both in standard DVD and high-definition Blu-ray Disc format as well. The DVD versions have already been released in the U.K. and they're announced for release in Australia on 8/16. U.S. announcements are expected very soon.

The extended edition DVD release of Peter Jackson's King Kong is expected to be released later this year, in time for the holidays.

Yes, slab a 4-disc DVD set for the very mediocre KING KONG! Waste $30 on a 3-hour piece of shit! Hooray!

3-hour piece of sh*t? You sure you talking about the same movie and didn't lose an hour and get confused with Lawrence of Arabia? :p And yes I WILL spend my $30 on this "piece of sh*t" (been waiting since March to pick up the movie)

Cute, but are you sure you don't want to end up looking like the fool of this exchange?

I won't look like a fool buying it. I'm not the only person who thought it was a great movie

Come on, your mother doesn't count!

I wasn't talking about my mother

Scarface Coverart

King Kong Deluxe Extended Edition Coverart

WHV Releases Superman DVDs Details

Warner Home Video has made the following announcement about the upcoming "Superman" DVDs:

On November 28, in celebration of the year of Superman, Warner Home Video will release a host of DVDs, all starring the late Christopher Reeve in his landmark portrayal of the Man of Steel. Leading the way will be the long-awaited Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut ($24.98 SRP), directed by Donner and representing Superman II as it was originally conceived and intended to be filmed. An overwhelmingly requested title, the movie features Donner's original footage, shot but never used before, including a never-before-seen beginning, a never-before-seen resolution, with 15 minutes of restored footage of Marlon Brando as Jor-El and much more.

Other titles to be released include Superman: The Movie Four Disc Special Edition ($39.92 SRP) which features both the DVD debut of the 1978 theatrical version as well as the 2001 extended edition with commentary from director Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz, archival footage of additional scenes and screen tests.

Richard Lester's ever-popular Superman II will be available in a new Two Disc Special Edition ($26.99 SRP) including a new featurette, vintage television specials and additional vault elements; and Superman III and IV Deluxe Editions ($19.97 SRP). Finally, The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection ($79.92 SRP) will be offered in an 8-disc boxed set including all the above (except Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut).

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

Superman II will delight fans who, for years, have been imploring Warner Home Video via voluminous numbers of petitions, letters, phone calls and e-mails to release the Donner cut.

In fact, Donner had already shot most of the Superman II footage during Superman: The Movie. But as production on the sequel continued, creative differences between the director and the film's producers became irreconcilable and Donner left the project. Although Richard Lester was hired to finish production, he chose to make major changes to the film, leaving only vestiges of Donner's original vision and concepts in the version of Superman II that was ultimately released to theaters.

Now, nearly thirty years later, Warner Home Video is honored to grant the wishes of countless Superman fans. With this DVD release, Richard Donner has become the first director in history to be able to complete a film he left during production with nearly all his footage "in the can." Adding back a substantial amount of that unused footage, the director has seen his original vision restored and brought to fruition.

Most notably, the "Donner cut" restores the Marlon Brando role, filmed for, but not included in the final theatrical release version of Superman II. The legendary Brando's performance as Jor-El has finally been restored in key scenes that amplify Superman lore and deepen the profound relationship between father and son.

With so many other changes, large and small, including a variety of Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) schemes to unmask Clark Kent as Superman, this Superman II will prove to be an eye-opening experience and an important addition to film history.

Superman: The Movie (1978/2001) Four-Disc Special Edition

A box-office smash, an Academy Award® winner and a fan favorite since it first flew into theatres in December 1978, Superman: The Movie assembles an "A List" cast and creative contingent. At its heart is Christopher Reeve's intelligent, affectionate portrayal of a most human Man of Steel.

The movie's legacy was amplified when director Richard Donner revisited this beloved adventure 22 years later and integrated eight minutes into the film. Enjoy more footage of the Krypton Council, a glimpse of stars of prior Superman incarnations, more of Jor-El underscoring his son's purpose on Earth and an extended sequence inside Lex Luthor's gauntlet of doom.

Superman II Two-Disc Special Edition (1980)

Unwittingly released from Phantom Zone imprisonment, three super-powered Kryptonian criminals (Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas and Jack O'Halloran) plan to enslave Earth - just when Superman (Christopher Reeve) decides to show a more romantic side to Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). Gene Hackman (as Lex Luthor) also returns from the first film with a top supporting cast, witty Richard Lester direction and visuals that astound and delight.

Superman III Deluxe Edition (1983)

Meet Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor), a half-witted computer programming wiz. Reeve reprises his role, deepening his character's human side as Clark Kent reunites with old flame Lana Lang (Annette O'Toole) at a Smallville High class reunion. When Superman becomes his own worst enemy after Kryptonite exposure, Reeve plays both roles with dazzling skill.

Superman IV The Quest For Peace (1987)

Christopher Reeve not only stars as the title hero again but also helped develop the movie's provocative theme: nuclear disarmament. To make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow).

Supergirl

Creative forces behind Superman: The Movie bring another DC Comics hero to life with this fun- and effects-packed adventure about the Girl of Steel. Helen Slater plays the title role, battling a sorceress (Faye Dunaway) for control of an alien power orb. Peter O'Toole and Mia Farrow add more starpower.

SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.

Source: SuperHeroHype.com

Tuesday

That Tales From the Crypt cover looks like the new headteacher at my school.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 4-disc Extended Edition is due out December 12

I got this today as well at BestBuy for $5.99

Ouch.

I really shouldn't judge before watching it, but Christ...

Yeah I know, it was only $6 and I've seen worse movies

Tuesday (FINALLY!)


This is the Best Buy exclusive (2-disc special edition, 4 posters plus a free mask!)

MGM confirmed that they're finally planning Region 1 versions of those three Sergio Leone DVD special editions that were released last year in the U.K. (A Fistful of Dollars, A Fistful of Dynamite and For a Few Dollars More) sometime in 2007, also to be distributed by Fox.

Source: The Digital Bits

2007? Ugh.

Are...are you insane?

If I paid more than $5.99, I'd say yeah, but not with it being that cheap

At $5.99, it's overpriced by about $16 million.

Free mask or... included in Best Buy retail prices?

Oh, corporate American, dang-namit.

Yeah I know I'm paying for it all. What pissed me off yesterday is from that picture and the one in the circular, the mask looked like it could fit a person's face. I get the box yesterday and the f*cker's minature

I can't wait for this to come out

Specs announced

-Scarface Scoreboard: Watch Scarface like never before; keep track of the number of times the f-word is used, and the number of bullets fired

-Deleted Scenes: Over 20 minutes of intense deleted scenes

-The Making of Scarface: The Video Game: immerse yourself in the world of Scarface in this behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the video game

-The World of Tony Montana: experience the decadent world of the ultimate gangster in this all-new feature; revel in Tony's luxurious and extravagant life in the underworld

-Scarface: The Rebirth: actor Al Pacino, director Brian De Palma, producer Martin Bregman, and screenwriter Oliver Stone examine the history of Scarface, from the original 1932 classic to shooting the script

-Scarface: Creating: a fascinating look at the controversial making of Scarface and the triumphs and struggles experienced by its filmmakers, including the filming of the unforgettable chainsaw scene, location changes, the producer's battles to gain an "R" rating and more

-Scarface: Acting: Al Pacino and other cast members offer insider stories and revealing insights into how these legendary characters were created

-Scarface: TV Version Montage: a revealing and hilarious montage of film clips that compare and contrast the theatrical release to the network version of Scarface

The first 4 features are new but I'm pretty sure the last 4 are old and on the previously released anniversary edition. The rebirth of Scarface is 15 minutes, acting Scarface is 15 minutes, creating Scarface 30 minutes, Scarface: the TV version is 3 minutes.

IGN for new specs and coverart. Compare those with the anniversary edition that was released 3 years ago.

So wait, this version is made basically to whore out the video game and count how many times fuck is said?

It looks that way, yeah. F*cking Universal. I won't be buying it probably

Got this today at ShopRite for $5

I looked everywhere for American History X and Fear & Loathing, but couldn't find them. But some day... yeeesss... someday, they will be mine.

You disappoint me.