05/31/01
SO YOU WANT TO SEE BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES ON DVD
There is now a new on-line petition encouraging Warner Home Video to release episodes of BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES on DVD. If you would like to see this great series get a much deserved DVD release, please take the time to sign the petition HERE.
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ARTISAN HOME ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE DIRECT-TO-VIDEO PREMIERE.... SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET
Starring Treat Williams, Linda Hamilton and Jonathan Jackson
Available on Sell Through DVD Day & Date on July 24, 2001
Artisan Home Entertainment presents the direct-to-video premiere of SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET, starring Treat Williams (The Deep End of the Ocean, The Devil's Own), Linda Hamilton (The Terminator 1 & 2,TV's Beauty and the Beast) and Jonathan Jackson (The Deep End of the Ocean, TV's General Hospital). With a pre-order date of June 26, 2001, SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET will be available for VHS rental and DVD sell through on July 24 (SRP $24.98, Rated R, 86 minutes).
"With the popularity of suspense thrillers and the star power of this cast, we expect SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET will be a very successful rental title and DVD seller," said Steve Beeks, President of Artisan Home Entertainment. "Our direct-to-video premiere titles generate substantial revenues and have become a great source of alternative programming for our retail partners."
A small town. A string of murders. Will Reid (Treat Williams) is forced to confront the unthinkable...that his 18 year old son, Jonathon, may be a serial murderer. The gathering evidence forces Will to confront the unimaginable - his son's apparent guilt. But Will has secrets of his own, and when a new love interest (Linda Hamilton) comes into his life, secrets are brought out into the light of day. Become chilled to the bone as you wonder who's telling the truth, and who may be the real serial killer.
The SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET DVD will be released day and date with special features that include commentary by the film's writer/director, Wayne Powers, 16:9 widescreen version, trailer, English 5.1 Dolby surround, , optional Spanish subtitles, cast and crew information, production notes, digitally mastered, interactive menus and scene access (features subject to change).
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FAMILY HOME ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS DISCOVERY CHANNEL'S AFRICA'S ELEPHANT KINGDOM FOR THE FIRST TIME AND EXCLUSIVELY ON DVD
Straight from its $20 million IMAX ™ theatrical debut and into your home!
Film Synopsis
Released for the first time to IMAX theaters in 1998, AFRICA’S ELEPHANT KINGDOM has grossed over $20 million at the box office and is now available exclusively on VHS and DVD. Featuring spectacular cinematography and the amazing picture and sound quality that comes from the giant IMAX screen, AFRICA’S ELEPHANT KINGDOM is one of the most intimate glimpses into elephant behavior ever recorded. This real life adventure chronicles the story of one elephant clan's struggle for survival as they journey across vast stretches of land in search of dwindling sources of food and water. This visually stunning look into nature will leave you in awe of the African elephant as they thunder from the giant screen into your home
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FAMILY HOME ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS SIX POPULAR DISCOVERY CHANNEL AND TLC TITLES FOR THE FIRST TIME ON DVD
A Collection of Real Life Adventures Unearthed at Great Low Prices!
Family Home Entertainment presents a collection of Discovery and TLC classic titles, available for the first time on DVD and offered at collectible low prices! Two DVDs are special double feature releases that include two programs on one DVD - SHARKS: GREAT WHITE and ULTIMATE GUIDE: SHARKS, and GREAT PLANES: 747 AND 777. The other titles offered in this must-own collection include UNDERSTANDING THE UNIVERSE, narrated by Candice Bergen, and AMAZING EARTH, narrated by Patrick Stewart, as well as DOLPHINS: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE and WOLVES AT OUR DOOR.
New to DVD:
AMAZING EARTH
100 min.$14.98 Catalog No. 11795SHARKS: GREAT WHITE
and ULTIMATE GUIDE: SHARKS 60 min. $19.98 Catalog No. 11800DOLPHINS: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
52 min. $14.98 Catalog No. 11801WOLVES AT OUR DOOR
50 min. $14.98 Catalog No. 11803UNDERSTANDING THE UNIVERSE
50 min. $14.98 Catalog No. 11802GREAT PLANES: 747 AND 777
100 min. $19.98 Catalog No. 11909
05/25/01
FOX BLAZES UP THE SUMMER WITH JUNE’S #1 COMEDY DUDE, WHERE’S MY CAR?
Hot Young Stars Ashton Kutcher And Seann William Scott Star In The "Sweet" $47 Million Box Office Hit
Dude, where did you park the car? And so the adventure begins for two party-hearty Dudes that can’t remember anything they did the night before in
DUDE, WHERE’S MY CAR?, the outrageously radical comedy that takes the baffled buddies on the ride of their lives. Arriving on VHS (for rent) and DVD (for sale or rent) on June 26, 2001, Fox Home Entertainment’s "sweet" release stars rising screen sensations Ashton Kutcher (TV’s "That 70’s Show", Texas Rangers) and Seann William Scott (American Pie, Road Trip), who embark on a mission to retrace their steps to find out exactly what happened the night before, and why they have so much pudding in their fridge.DUDE, WHERE’S MY CAR?
SynopsisMeet Jesse (Ashton Kutcher, TV's "That 70's Show") and Chester (Sean William Scott, American Pie) two dimwitted yet lovable party animals who wake up one morning with a burning question: Dude, Where's My Car? Their only clues are a matchbook cover from Kitty Kat strip club and a year's supply of pudding in the fridge. As they retrace their steps, these dudes are in for the ride of their lives, encountering hot alien chicks, dodging killer ostriches, and trying to score "special treats" from their ticked-off twin girlfriends. It's an outrageously sweeeeeeet comedy adventure that's "totally entertaining all the way through totally!" (iFilm)
Meet Jesse (Ashton Kutcher, TV's "That 70's Show") and Chester (Sean William Scott, American Pie) two dimwitted yet lovable party animals who wake up one morning with a burning question: Dude, Where's My Car? Their only clues are a matchbook cover from Kitty Kat strip club and a year's supply of pudding in the fridge. As they retrace their steps, these dudes are in for the ride of their lives, encountering hot alien chicks, dodging killer ostriches, and trying to score "special treats" from their ticked-off twin girlfriends. It's an outrageously sweeeeeeet comedy adventure that's "totally entertaining all the way through totally!" (iFilm)
DUDE, WHERE’S MY CAR?
DVDThe
DUDE, WHERE’S MY CAR? DVD is presented in 5.1 English Dolby Digital, English Dolby Surround sound and 1.85:1 aspect ratio and features running commentary by director Danny Leiner, Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott. The "sweet" DVD also contains a "Making Of" featurette, hysterical extended scenes, the theatrical trailer, three television spots and the "Stoopid Ass" music video by Grand Theft Auto. DVD is presented in 5.1 English Dolby Digital, English Dolby Surround sound and 1.85:1 aspect ratio and features running commentary by director Danny Leiner, Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott. The "sweet" DVD also contains a "Making Of" featurette, hysterical extended scenes, the theatrical trailer, three television spots and the "Stoopid Ass" music video by Grand Theft Auto.DUDE, WHERE’S MY CAR?
BRENDAN FRASER AND CHRIS KATTAN STAR IN THE YEAR'S MOST IRREVERENT AND OUTRAGEOUS COMEDY MONKEYBONE
Combining Live Action, Stop Motion And Computer Graphic Animation, This Star-Studded Comedy Arrives On Special Edition DVD Day-And-Date July 10, 2001
Get ready for the ride of your life as Twentieth Century Fox delivers the hysterical live action/animated feature
MONKEYBONE, staring Brendan Fraser (Upcoming Mummy Returns, Bedazzled), Whoopi Goldberg (Upcoming Kingdom Come, Sister Act, Ghost), Bridget Fonda (Lake Placid, A Simple Plan, Single White Female) and Chris Kattan (Lucky Numbers, A Night At The Roxbury, SNL), arriving to VHS rental and for rent or sale on Special Edition DVD July 10, 2001. A must see adventure for the true comedy lover, MONKEYBONE is set in the warped imagination of cartoonist Stu Miley (Fraser) who is stuck somewhere between life and death after a freak accident leaves his soul in limbo. But when he returns to reality as his comic strip alter-ego, he's rude, crude and ready to wreak havoc on the world. Critics call MONKEYBONE "One of the wildest and funniest comedies in years" (Charles Taylor, Salon.com). Priced to sell at $26.98 U.S./$41.98 Canada, the Special Edition DVD is loaded with never-before-seen extras that reveal the magic behind the incredibly complex live action/animation process.MONKEYBONE
DVDThe
MONKEYBONE Special Edition DVD is presented in 5.1 English Dolby Digital and 5.1 English Dolby Surround Sound and features running commentary by director Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas). The DVD also contains 18 minutes of hysterical extended and deleted scenes, a "Making Of " featurette revealing the magic behind the complex live action/animation process, an interactive still gallery, the theatrical trailer, television spots and more.SYNOPSIS
Brendan Fraser goes bananas in this outrageous comedy that breaks all the rules! After a car crash sends repressed cartoonist Stu Miley (Fraser) into a coma, he and Monkeybone, his hilariously horny alter-ego, wake up in a twisted way station for lost souls. Now the race is on to escape "Downtown" before Stu's sister pulls the plug on reality forever!
MONKEYBONE
DANCING IN SEPTEMBER AVAILABLE ON HBO HOME VIDEO, AUGUST 14
New York, NY May 24, 2001 –
DANCING IN SEPTEMBER, HBO Films’ look at the volatile world of contemporary network television, is coming to HBO Home Video on August 14. Available on VHS and DVD, DANCING IN SEPTEMBER features Nicole Ari Parker ("Remember The Titans"), Isaiah Washington ("Romeo Must Die"), Vicellous Reon Shannon ("The Hurricane"), and Malinda Williams ("Soul Food") in a chronicle of the romantic and professional relationship between an African-American sitcom writer and an African-American network executive. The VHS is priced for rental and the DVD is $19.98 SRP. (Rated R, Runtime: 106 minutes, Order due date: 7/24/01)In his directorial debut, Reggie Rock Bythewood ("New York Undercover") explores the relationship between Tomasina "Tommy" Crawford (Nicole Ari Parker), a sitcom writer, and George Washington (Isaiah Washington), an executive at a fledgling network. Tommy meets George at a pitch meeting where she presents her concept for a possible series and wins him over with her bold ideas, uncompromising attitude and exotic beauty. When the series is picked up for the fall schedule and becomes an instant hit, Tommy and George’s professional success turns into romance. Despite professing a commitment to the positive representation of African-Americans on television, when the ratings for the series fall, Tommy finds herself compromising her artistic vision with stereotypical portrayals in an effort to avoid cancellation. However, the network pulls the plug and Tommy and George are forced to return to the beginning and re-examine themselves and their relationship, both morally and ethically. The two must face difficult choices about the limits of personal and professional compromise. The values and sense of integrity that once united Crawford and Washington will ultimately decide their future.
Written, directed and co-produced by Reggie Rock Bythewood,
DANCING IN SEPTEMBER is "a provocative trip…well worth the ride" (New York Newsday). "Nicole Ari Parker is one of the sexiest young actresses on the scene today" (Daily Variety) and "Mr. Bythewood has a smooth directing style and plenty of showbiz smarts" (New York Times). In developing the story for the film Bythewood was able to draw on his many years as a writer for shows such as "A Different World" and "New York Undercover" giving DANCING IN SEPTEMBER "the sharp, savvy tone of an insider’s account" (Wall Street Journal).05/24/01
COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT SALUTES ONE OF THE GREATEST HORROR FILMMAKERS OF OUR TIME WITH THE BEAUTIFULLY PACKAGED JOHN CARPENTER DVD THREE-PACK WHICH INCLUDES "STARMAN," "CHRISTINE" AND "JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES"
Available On August 7 For Only $41.95
On August 7, 2001 Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will release a DVD three-pack containing the following three classic films from director John Carpenter:
STARMAN
SYNOPSIS
When his spacecraft is shot down over Wisconsin, Starman (Bridges) arrives at the remote cabin of a distraught young widow, Jenny Hayden (Karen), and clones the form of her dead husband. The alien convinces Jenny to drive him to Arizona, explaining that if he isn't picked up by his mothership in three days, he'll die. Hot on their trail are government agents, intent on capturing the alien, dead or alive. En route, Starman demonstrates the power of universal love, while Jenny rediscovers her human feelings for passion.
CHRISTINE
SYNOPSIS
She was born in Detroit on an automobile assembly line. But she is no ordinary automobile. Deep within her chassis lives an unholy presence. She is CHRISTINE - a red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury whose unique standard equipment includes an evil, indestructible vengeance that will destroy anyone in her way. She seduces 17-year-old Arnie Cunningham (Gordon) who becomes consumed with passion for her sleek, rounded chrome-laden body. She demands his complete and unquestioned devotion and when outsiders seek to interfere, they become the victims of Christine's horrifying wrath.
JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES
SYNOPSIS
"Forget everything you've ever heard about vampires," warns Jack Crow (Woods), the leader of Team Crow, a relentless group of mercenary vampire slayers. When Master Vampire Valek (Griffith) decimates Jack's entire team, Crow and the sole team survivor, Montoya (Baldwin), set out in pursuit. Breaking all the rules, Crow and Montoya take one of Valek's victims hostage. The beautiful but unlucky prostitute (Lee) is their only psychic link to Valek, and through her senses they will track down the leader of the undead. As Valek nears the climax of his 600-year search for the Berziers Cross, Jack and the new Team Crow do everything humanly possible to prevent him from possessing the only thing that can grant him and all vampires the omnipotent power to walk in the daylight.
THREE PACK SPECS
DVD DATE CHANGE ALERT!!!
COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING DVD DATE CHANGE:
THE NEXT KARATE KID
OLD STREET DATE: August 7, 2001
NEW STREET DATE: August 28, 2001
05/23/01
COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE THREE MARTIAL ARTS FILMS TO DVD ON AUGUST 7, 2001
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THREE NINJAS: KICK BACK,' "THREE NINJAS: KNUCKLE UP" AND "THE NEXT KARATE KID" ALL NEW TO DVD AND AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $19.95 EACHOn August 7, 2001 Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will debut the following three martial arts family titles on DVD:
THREE NINJAS: KICK BACK
DVD ADDED VALUE ELEMENTS
SYNOPSIS
Following their grandfather to Japan, the three underage ninjas find themselves in the middle of martial arts mayhem. Pursued by a bumbling trio of brain-dead thieves and an army of well-trained ninjas, Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum are up to their ears in high-kicking action and rapid-fire comedy.
THREE NINJAS: KNUCKLE UP
DVD ADDED VALUE ELEMENTS
SYNOPSIS
It's a triple treat of fun, action and comedy when the three ninjas take on a toxic waste king in this exciting follow-up to the hits 3 NINJAS and 3 NINJAS: KICK BACK.
THE NEXT KARATE KID
DVD ADDED VALUE ELEMENTS
SYNOPSIS
When ancient wisdom takes on teenage spunk, 1,000 years of karate tradition gets a swift kick in the pants.
FLY AWAY HOME SPECIAL EDITION DVD ARRIVES AUGUST 7, 2001 FROM COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT
DVD ADDED VALUE ELEMENTS
SYNOPSIS
The soaring adventure of a 13-year old girl (Paquin) and her estranged father (Daniels) who learn what family is all about when they adopt an orphaned flock of geese and teach them to fly!
SHORT CIRCUIT 2 ARRIVES ON DVD AUGUST 7, 2001 FROM COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT
DVD ADDED VALUE ELEMENTS
SYNOPSIS
Lovable robot Number 5 returns to foil jewel thieves while helping his inventor (Fisher Stevens) make it big in the toy business.
IN HONOR OF HALLOWEEN COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT TO REPRICE TEN BEST-SELLING HORROR DVDS TO $14.95 ON AUGUST 7, 2001
On August 7, 2001 Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will reprice the following ten hit DVD titles to $14.95:
BATS
(Special Edition)05/17/01
COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOARS HIGH WITH "THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN"
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment brings a classic family tale to life on July 31, 2001 with the videocassette and DVD release of the endearing animated feature
THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN, based on the best-selling novel by renowned children's author E.B. White (Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web). Highlighted by the voices of an all-star cast including Jason Alexander (TV's Seinfeld, Rocky & Bullwinkle), Reese Witherspoon (Election, Cruel Intentions), Seth Green (TV's Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Austin Powers), Carol Burnett (The Carol Burnett Show), Mary Steenburgen (Noah's Ark, What's Eating Gilbert Grape?) and Joe Montegna (The Last Don, Up Close And Personal), The Trumpet of the Swan also features a performance by legendary rock `n' roll artist Little Richard and music by Grammy Award-winning jazz producer Marcus Miller.The DVD release of THE TRUMPET OF THE SWANwill feature the following added value elements:
SYNOPSIS
THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN tells the charmingly whimsical and inspiring story of Louie, a mute young swan who takes extraordinary steps to find his own voice. Leaving the comfort of his home to search for a way to communicate, Louie enlists the aid of a young boy named Sam to help him learn to read and write. Returning home with pride, Louie is further disappointed that his friends and family still cannot understand him. Taking matters into his own wings, Louie's father risks all to steal a trumpet in order to give his son the gift of a voice. In order to repay his father's debt and restore the family name, Louie embarks on an incredible journey leading him to become a world-class jazz trumpet player, gaining fame and fortune along the way. In the process, Louie also wins the heart of the lovely Serena and in the end, proves that everyone, no matter how "defective" they may be, has their own special gift to share.
THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN
DVD SPECSHANOVER STREET ARRIVES ON DVD JULY 31, 2001 FROM COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT
DVD ADDED VALUE ELEMENTS
Synopsis
During the Second World War, an American pilot (Ford) stationed in England meets a young British nurse (Down) during an air raid on London. The two instantly fall in love, despite the fact that the young nurse is already married, a secret she keeps hidden from her American lover. After being shot down behind enemy lines, while being assigned to ferry a British agent (Plummer) into France, the American pilot realizes that his secret agent cargo is in fact his lover's husband, and that the two must now work together in order to survive.
COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE THREE CHILDREN'S CLASSICS, "STUART LITTLE," "MATILDA" AND "MADELINE" IN A STORYBOOK THREE-PACK ON JULY 31, 2001 AVAILABLE ON DVD FOR $50.95
On July 31, 2001 Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will release the Storybook three pack containing "
STUART LITTLE," "MATILDA" and "MADELINE." The Storybook will be available in both VHS and DVD formats.STUART LITTLE
DVD ADDED VALUE ELEMENTS
SYNOPSIS
Join the fun when the Little family adopts an adorably spunky boy named Stuart (Michael J. Fox), who looks a lot like a mouse. Mr. and Mrs. Little (Hugh Laurie and Geena Davis) fall in love with Stuart right away, but their older son George (Jonathan Lipnicki) isn't so sure. As Stuart tries to win over his new brother with hilarious feats of courage and daring, the family's cat, Snowbell (Nathan Lane), gets involved with a gang of shady felines who devise a dastardly plan to get Stuart out of the house permanently! State-of-the-art special effects, laugh-out- loud comedy and rip-roaring hijinks make this the biggest adventure a Little can have.
MATILDA
SYNOPSIS
A magical tale of a gifted little girl (Wilson) who creates her own place in the world using her strength of character, courage and exceptional powers.
MADELINE
DVD ADDED VALUE ELEMENTS
SYNOPSIS
In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines, twelve little girls lived in two straight lines. The smallest one in rain or shine was the fearless Madeline (Hatty Jones), and she is the heroine of this family comedy based on Ludwig Bemelman's classic book series about a Parisian schoolgirl and her classmates.
05/14/01
YIPEE – KI – YAY DIE HARD FANS!! JOHN MCCLANE IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER AS FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS DVD TECHNOLOGY TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH DIE HARD "FIVE STAR COLLECTION"
Available July 10, 2001, Jam-Packed 2-Disc DVD Release Includes Re-Editing Features Director Commentary, Extended Scenes, DTS Surround Sound And More
Also Available As Part Of
DIE HARD - The Ultimate Collection DVD Box SetFeaturing 2-Disc Special Editions of
DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER And DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCEThis July, get ready for heart-pounding excitement, edge-of-your-seat thrills and groundbreaking special features as Fox Home Entertainment debuts the exhilarating action-packed blockbuster,
DIE HARD, in an all-new "Five Star Collection" 2-disc DVD. As with all of Fox’s exclusive Five Star Collections, this incredible DVD release is packed with hours of revealing, never-before-seen special features, including extended scenes, concept art, and engaging commentary by director John McTiernan, as well as other cast and crewmembers. This spectacular DVD release also includes an exciting set top feature that allows viewers to re-edit key sequences with alternate effects and music. Available beginning July 10, 2001, the incredible DIE HARD "Five Star Collection" 2-disk DVD will blast its way onto shelves for a suggested retail price of $29.98 U.S./$37.98 Canada.The outstanding
DIE HARD "Five Star Collection" will also be featured in Fox’s mind-blowing DIE HARD - The Ultimate Collection DVD Box Set, which also includes bonus-packed 2-disc special editions of DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER and DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE. Presented in explosive DTS, these incredible special editions feature director’s commentary, never-before-seen footage, featurettes and more. A must own for any DIE HARD fan, The Ultimate Collection DVD Box Set will be available for a suggested retail price of $79.98 SRP ($59.95 MAP). These two brand-new Special Editions are available only as part of the box set.Special Features:
DIE HARD
"Five Star Collection" DVDThe exciting two-disc
DIE HARD "Five Star Collection" DVD is packed with revealing, never-before-seen special features including:2 extended scenes: Airplane Sequence and Power Shutdown Scene
DVD-ROM feature with running script to screen comparison
Deleted lines and outtakes reel, gag reel, newscasts and featurette
Cutting room and mixing studio: puts the viewer in the editor’s chair by cutting and mixing DIE HARD sequences, allowing viewers to edit footage the way they want to see it
Commentary by director John McTiernan, production designer Jackson DeGovia, and scene specific commentary by special effects supervisor Richard Edlund
Full length screenplay and interactive articles from American Cinematographer and Cinefex Magazine
English DTS, English 5.1 Dolby Surround and French 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound
DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER
"Special Edition" DVDThe
DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER "Special Edition" DVD includes the following exclusive features:HBO Special, EPK Feaurette
Four Deleted Scenes
"The Bad Guys" Villains Profile, two behind-the-scenes looks at stunt sequences and four visual effect breakdowns
Commentary and interview with director Renny Harlin
Trailers, TV spots, story board to film compressions, still gallery and DVD-ROM
English DTS, English 5.1 Dolby Surround and French 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound
DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE
"Special Edition" DVDThe
DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE "Special Edition" DVD is loaded with the following added extras:CBS and HBO Specials plus an original Featurette
Alternate Ending
Three studies of key stunt sequences
Interview with Bruce Willis
Engaging commentary by director John McTiernan
Easter Egg "Gag Reel"
Trailers, storyboard sequence, six greenscreen to final shot comparisons and TV spots
English DTS, English 5.1 Dolby Surround and French 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound
Synopses:
DIE HARD
New York City cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) faces overwhelming odds when his Christmas visit to California is interrupted by a terrorist invasion of his estranged wife's office building high above L.A. Terrorists have seized the building, taken hostages and declared war. But McClane has managed to escape detection. He's alone, tired and the only chance anyone has.
DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER
On a snowy Christmas Eve in the nation's capital, John McClane is forced to battle mercenaries who seize control of an airport's communications and threaten to cause plane crashes if their demands are not met. The terrorists have prepared for every contingency except one: McClane, an off-duty cop experiencing deadly déjà vu.
DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE
This much anticipated third installment of the hugely successful
DIE HARD series, re-teams Bruce Willis and director John McTiernan in a new action/adventure extravaganza of special effects, unexpected comedy and non-stop thrills. To the previous action blockbusters, detective John McClane teams up with a Harlem electrician (Samuel L. Jackson) to fight a mad bomber who is playing a deadly game of "Simon Says" in Manhattan.DIE HARD
"Five Star Collection" DVDSuggested Retail Price: $29.98 U.S./$37.98 Canada
Street Date: July 10, 2001
Running Time: 131 minutes
Catalog Number: 2001252
U.S. Rating: R
Canadian Rating: R
Closed Captioned: Yes
DIE HARD
– "The Ultimate Collection" DVD Box SetSuggested Retail Price: $79.98 U.S./$99.98 Canada
Street Date: July 10, 2001
Running Time: 386 minutes
Catalog Number: 2001261
U.S. Rating: R
Canadian Rating: R
Closed Captioned: Yes
05/09/01
CAST AWAY DEBUTS ON SPECIAL EDITION 2-DISC DVD -- JUNE 12, 2001
The $230 million box office sensation,
CAST AWAY, a breathtaking, critically acclaimed must-see spectacular starring two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks makes its highly anticipated debut on rental VHS and as a "Special Edition" two-disc DVD on June 12, 2001. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and also starring Academy Award®-winner Helen Hunt, it is an inspiring, one-of-a-kind story about the determination and power of the human spirit that took audiences by storm.Hailed as "unique, exhilarating and unforgettable" (Rex Reed, NY Observer),
CAST AWAY is poised to be the biggest video rental of the summer, and the spectacular two-disc DVD will sweep audiences away with special features, including commentary, interviews, featurettes and exciting behind-the-scenes material from the production of this modern masterpiece. The "Special Edition" DVD is priced at $29.98 U.S./ $41.98 Canada and the VHS is rental priced.CAST AWAY
opened domestically in theaters on December 22, 2000 and was the #1 film of the weekend grossing nearly $40 million in just four days. The film remained at #1 for three weeks taking in a staggering $142 million. After seven weeks in the top three, CAST AWAY had grossed more than $200 million. It is still among the 25 most popular films currently in release.DVD Special Features
The exciting
CAST AWAY two-disc "Special Edition" DVD is loaded with behind-the-scenes, revealing extra features, including:A stimulating "Charlie Rose Show" interview with Tom Hanks
"Wilson: The Life and Death of a Hollywood Extra" Featurette
"The Island" Featurette
Six Special Effects Vignettes with descriptive commentary by Visual Effects Supervisor Ken Ralston
An enlightening documentary titled "S.T.O.P.: Surviving As A Castaway" that talks about how to survive alone in the wild
Complete running commentary by Director Robert Zemeckis, Visual Effects Supervisor, Ken Ralston, Director of Photography, Don Burgess and Other Key Crew Members
A revealing HBO "First Look" Documentary, giving audiences a close look at how a film of this magnitude was pulled off
A fascinating "Storyboard-to-Film" comparison that gives a picture-in-picture comparison of storyboard concepts with the final picture
A colorful Still Photos Gallery featuring memorable behind-the-scenes photos accompanied by score from the film
Compelling Theatrical Trailers and TV Advertising Spots
The two-disc release includes state-of-the-art English 6.1 DTS ES, English 6.1, Dolby Digital EX, English Dolby Surround and French Dolby Surround Sound
Synopsis
Multiple Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks "gives one of the towering screen performances of all time" (New York Post) in this inspiring tale about survival of the human spirit. Hanks stars as Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems engineer whose ruled-by-the-clock existence abruptly ends when a harrowing plane crash leaves him isolated on a remote island. As Chuck struggles to meet the basic needs of survival, he discovers that his true personal journey has only just begun. Hailed by critics and audiences alike as the must-see movie of the year, CAST AWAY is "a unique, exhilarating stunner that will take your breath away" (Rex Reed, New York Observer).
CAST AWAY
Suggested Retail Price: "Special Edition" DVD: $29.98 U.S./$41.98 Canada
Street Date: June 12, 2001
Running Time: 143 minutes
DVD Catalog Number: 2001790
U.S. Rating: PG
Canadian Rating: PG
Closed Captioned: Yes
JET LI'S ACTION TRILOGY "ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA" AVAILABLE IN A DVD THREE-PACK JULY 17, 2001 FROM COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT
On July 17, 2001 Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will release a DVD three-pack containing Jet Li's
ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA series Parts One, Two and Three.ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA
#1SYNOPSIS
China's been infected with a plague known as the Western world, and Wong Fei- hung (Jet Li) refuses to stand by and watch as his country is decimated by the foreign forces. A martial arts expert, Wong collides with the foreigners, their influence and, especially, their firearms. Leading his misfit militia, Wong is determined to stop the immoral slave trade that serves the California gold fields. When his favorite aunt is kidnapped to be sold as a prostitute, Wong must battle his countrymen and the superior firepower of the slave traders, all for the soul of traditional China.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA
#2Synopsis
Dr. Wong Fei-hung (Jet Li), his assistant Foon, and his beloved aunt arrive in Canton for a medical conference in which Wong is to demonstrate the art of Chinese acupuncture. Unbeknownst to them, however, the city is on the brink of revolution, as pro-democracy rebels and anarchists alike threaten the stability of a crumbling dynasty. Justice his only allegiance, Wong joins forces with brave revolutionary Sun Yat Sen when a religious terrorist group - The White Lotus Clan - initiates a campaign of violence against all foreigners in an attempt to preserve Chinese culture!
ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA
#3Synopsis
When Wong Fei-hung and sidekick Chung arrive in Peking, they're just in time for the Empress-sponsored Lion King martial arts contest. But first, Wong-Fei-hung must win back his secret love Yee, his young Westernized aunt-by-adoption from the nefarious Russian diplomat-turned spy Tumanovsky, who has a secret plan to assassinate the President. Now, fist and feet will fly as Wong Fei-hung tries to foil the assassination attempt, defeat his awesome rival, Thunder Foot, triumph over the untrustworthy Leung Fun and win the Lion King contest in this gravity- defying, non-stop action adventure!
THREE-PACK SPECS
05/05/01
PARAMOUNT MAY & JUNE DVD TITLES
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Title |
Street Date |
Sound |
Screen Format |
Aspect Ratio |
SRP |
Rating |
Year |
|
SUNSHINE |
05-08-2001 |
5.1 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.78:1 |
$29.99 |
R |
2000 |
|
WHAT WOMEN WANT |
05-08-2001 |
5.1 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$29.99 |
PG-13 |
2000 |
|
BRIDGES OF TOKO-RI |
05-22-2001 |
1.0 |
4:3 Full Screen |
1.33:1 |
$29.99 |
NR |
1954 |
|
CATCH 22 |
05-22-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
2.35:1 |
$29.99 |
R |
1970 |
|
HELL IS FOR HEROES |
05-22-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.78:1 |
$29.99 |
NR |
1962 |
|
IN HARM'S WAY |
05-22-2001 |
5.1 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
2.35:1 |
$29.99 |
NR |
1965 |
|
UNCOMMON VALOR |
05-22-2001 |
5.1 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.78:1 |
$29.99 |
R |
1983 |
|
DONOVAN'S REEF |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.78:1 |
$29.99 |
NR |
1963 |
|
MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE |
06-05-2001 |
5.1 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.78:1 |
$29.99 |
NR |
1962 |
|
SONS OF KATIE ELDER |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
2.35:1 |
$29.99 |
NR |
1965 |
|
STAR TREK TV #23: A PRIVATE LITTLE WAR/ THE GAMESTERS OF TRISKELION |
06-05-2001 |
5.1 |
4:3 Full Screen |
1.33:1 |
$19.99 |
NR |
1968 |
|
STAR TREK TV #24: OBSESSION/ THE IMMUNITY SYNDROME |
06-05-2001 |
5.1 |
4:3 Full Screen |
1.33:1 |
$19.99 |
NR |
1968 |
|
CHARLOTTE'S WEB |
06-19-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$24.99 |
G |
1973 |
|
SAVE THE LAST DANCE |
06-19-2001 |
5.1 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$29.99 |
PG-13 |
2001 |
|
STAR TREK TV #25: A PIECE OF THE ACTION/ BY ANY OTHER NAME |
06-19-2001 |
1.0 |
4:3 Full Screen |
1.33:1 |
$19.99 |
NR |
1968 |
|
STAR TREK TV #26: RETURN TO TOMORROW/ PATTERNS OF FORCE |
06-19-2001 |
1.0 |
4:3 Full Screen |
1.33:1 |
$19.99 |
NR |
1968 |
|
DEEP CORE |
06-26-2001 |
5.1 |
4:3 Full Screen |
1.33:1 |
$29.99 |
PG-13 |
2001 |
|
YOU CAN COUNT ON ME |
06-26-2001 |
5.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$29.99 |
R |
2000 |
MGM JUNE & JULY DVD TITLES
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Title |
Street Date |
Sound |
Screen Format |
Aspect Ratio |
SRP |
Rating |
Year |
|
HOLIDAY HEART |
05-29-2001 |
2.0 |
4:3 Full Screen |
1.33:1 |
$24.98 |
R |
2000 |
|
ALICE (1990) |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$19.98 |
PG-13 |
1990 |
|
ANOTHER WOMAN |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$19.98 |
PG |
1988 |
|
BEACH BLANKET BINGO |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
2.35:1 |
$14.98 |
NR |
1965 |
|
CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$19.98 |
PG-13 |
1989 |
|
DONOVAN'S BRAIN |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
4:3 Full Screen |
1.33:1 |
$14.98 |
NR |
1953 |
|
DR. GOLDFOOT AND THE BIKINI MACHINE |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
2.35:1 |
$14.98 |
NR |
1965 |
|
FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (SPECIAL EDITION/ 1960) |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
2.35:1 |
$14.98 |
NR |
1960 |
|
HOPE AND GLORY |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox |
1.66:1 |
$19.98 |
PG-13 |
1987 |
|
MADNESS OF KING GEORGE |
06-05-2001 |
2.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$19.98 |
PG-13 |
1994 |
|
PIT AND THE PENDULUM (SPECIAL EDITION/ 1961) |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox |
2.35:1 |
$14.98 |
NR |
1961 |
|
PLATOON (Special Edition) |
06-05-2001 |
5.1 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$19.98 |
R |
1986 |
|
SALVADOR (Special Edition) |
06-05-2001 |
5.1 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$24.98 |
R |
1985 |
|
SEPTEMBER |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$19.98 |
PG |
1987 |
|
SHADOWS AND FOG |
06-05-2001 |
2.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$19.98 |
PG-13 |
1992 |
|
SOMETHING WILD |
06-05-2001 |
2.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$19.98 |
R |
1986 |
|
THING WITH TWO HEADS |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox |
1.85:1 |
$14.98 |
NR |
1972 |
|
VILLAGE OF THE GIANTS |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
4:3 Full Screen |
1.33:1 |
$14.98 |
NR |
1965 |
|
WOODY ALLEN COLLECTION 1987-1992 |
06-05-2001 |
VAR |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$83.96 |
VAR |
VAR |
|
X: THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES (Special Edition) |
06-05-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
1.85:1 |
$14.98 |
NR |
1963 |
|
ALL REVVED UP |
06-12-2001 |
2.0 |
4:3 Full Screen |
1.33:1 |
$24.98 |
R |
1997 |
|
APARTMENT |
06-19-2001 |
1.0 |
Letterbox, 16:9 |
2.35:1 |
$19.98 |
NR |
1960 |
|
BAREFOOT CONTESSA |
06-19-2001 |
1.0 |
4:3 Full Screen |