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06/28/02

THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE COME TOGETHER FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME ON DVD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! THE BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY

The Definitive Must-Have DVD Box Set Of The Year With Never-Before-Seen Bonus Features From All Three Films Arrives December 17, 2002

It's a blast from the past, present and future this holiday season as Universal Studios Home Video releases the BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY on DVD for the very first time on December 17, 2002 for $39.95 MAP. An absolute must-have for any collection, the three-disc boxed set contains BACK TO THE FUTURE, BACK TO THE FUTURE II and BACK TO THE FUTURE III with newly re-mastered audio soundtracks and is fully loaded with an array of never-before-seen bonus features befitting the prestige of its DVD debut, the BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY features exclusive new interviews conducted this year with actor Michael J. Fox, director Robert Zemeckis, screenwriter Bob Gale and producer Neil Canton, as well as newly discovered deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, a featurette on the making of the films with interviews of the cast and crew, a live audio commentary session conducted at the USC Film School, a Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Disease Foundation PSA, and other bonus materials associated with each of the three films.

One of the most successful cinematic franchises created, with over $418 million in combined domestic boxoffice grosses, the BACK TO THE FUTURE films -- all executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy, produced by Neil Canton, directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Bob Gale -- broke the mold of traditional adventure-comedy films and left an indelible mark on popular culture that still resonates among a huge fan base. The spectacular success of the original 1985 BACK TO THE FUTURE, which won the Academy Award for Best Sound Effects Editing and was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound and Best Song ("Power of Love"), catapulted the film careers of Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson.

The impact of the first film inevitably led to the futuristic 1989 BACK TO THE FUTURE II, featuring early roles in the then-budding careers of actors Elizabeth Shue, Billy Zane, Jason Scott Lee, and Elijah Wood; and the 1990 BACK TO THE FUTURE III, featuring Oscar-winning actress Mary Steenburgen and set in the Old West with an innovative mixture of sci-fi, western and romantic elements added to the familiar comedic adventure theme.

BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY DVD EXTRAS

The magic and wonder of the entire BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY films is explored in the three disc set that includes over 10 hours of all-new, never-before-seen bonus materials. Presented in a holographic foil embossed pack that communicates the fun, exciting, fast-paced breakthrough adventure-comedy of the films, the collection is sure to please the most demanding fan. Trilogy bonus features include the Universal Animated Anecdotes, in which consumers can watch the feature film and simultaneously learn over 150 fun facts, including trivia and hilarious bloopers; Storyboards to Final Feature Comparison will allow viewers to experience the filmmaking process through storyboards and compare storyboards to the final feature sequence. In addition, the unique DVD-ROM destination, Universal Studios Total Axess, will provide viewers the opportunity to see behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, original scripts, and participate in fan mail and sweepstakes. 

SYNOPSIS

Presented by filmmaking legend Steven Spielberg, directed by Oscar© winner Robert Zemeckis, and starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, the phenomenally popular BACK TO THE FUTURE literally changed the future of the adventure movie genre. Now, this unprecedented BACK TO THE FUTURE DVD trilogy immerses you in all the breathtaking action, groundbreaking comedy and sheer movie-making magic of one of the most brilliantly inventive, wildly entertaining motion picture triumphs of Hollywood history.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The year is 1985 – but not for long. Because teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is about to be blasted back to 1955 aboard the plutonium-powered DeLorean created by eccentric genius Doc Emmet Brown (Christopher Lloyd). But when Marty accidentally keeps his parents-to-be (Crispin Glover and Lea Thompson) from falling in love, it triggers a time-shattering chain reaction that could vaporize his future – and leave him trapped in the past! Now Marty’s last hope is to change history before the clock runs out on his only chance to get himself "Back to the Future."

BACK TO THE FUTURE II: Marty and Doc have barely recovered from their first time-traveling adventure when they launch themselves once more into the space-time continuum. But this time around, their attempt to fine tune the future in the year 2015 creates an outlandish, alternate Hill Valley where bully Biff Tannen is rich, powerful and …Marty’s dad! Now, their only chance to fix the present is by going back to 1955 all over again. But can Doc and Marty patch up the past without igniting a universe-shredding time paradox?

BACK TO THE FUTURE III: Fulfilling a long-time fantasy, Doc Brown has decided to live in the Old West of the 1880s. But when he’s in danger of meeting an untimely end, Marty travels back into the past to rescue him. There’s just one problem: Doc is so smitten by schoolteacher Clara Clayton (Mary Steenbergen) that he’s become a little…distracted. Now it’s up to Marty to keep Doc out of trouble, get the DeLorean running, and put the past, present and future on track so they can all get back to where and when they belong.

TECHINCAL INFORMATION

TRILOGY BOXSET - DVD

 

 Bonus Material: All new audio commentary with actor Michael J. Fox, director Robert Zemeckis, producer Neil Canton and producer & screenwriter Bob Gale, hilarious outtakes from all three films, deleted scenes, The Hover Board test, The Making of Back to the Future Featurette, The Secrets of the BTTF Trilogy – Special Segment, Universal Animated Anecdotes – Fun and interesting facts about the film, Huey Lewis Music Video, production archive, teaser, original theatrical trailers and much more. 

SON OF THE BRIDE-- AWARD-WINNING ARGENTINE FEATURE, NOMINATED FOR BEST FOREIGN FILM, DEBUTS ON DVD SEPT. 10

SON OF THE BRIDE, a heartwarming story of love and the appreciation of life, starring Ricardo Darin (Nine Queens, The Stranger), Hector Alterio (Burnt Money, The Official Story) and Norma Aleandro (Cousins, Vital Signs), debuts on DVD

Rafael Belvedere (Darin) is a 42-year-old divorced father and restaurant owner who is overwhelmed with life. He feels guilt over not visiting his mother, who is stricken with Alzheimer’s disease. He lives in his father's shadow doesn't spend enough time with his daughter and can't commit to his girlfriend.

Rafael's life is put into perspective when a series of unexpected events happen that make him re-evaluate his whole life. With the help of a childhood friend, he is able to restructure his past and appreciate life's little details. Jami Bernard of The New York Daily News calls SON OF THE BRIDE "exquisitely moving" and gives the film four stars.

SON OF THE BRIDE: Produced by Fernando Blanco, Pablo Bossi, Jorge Estrada Mora, Gerardo Herrero and Mariela Besuievsky. Written by Fernando Castets and Juan Jose Campanella. Directed by Juan Jose Campanella.

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FINAL FANTASY SINGLE DISC DVD REISSUE AUDIO CORRECTION

Please note that in a press release from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment dated June 13, 2002, the audio format for the upcoming single-disc version of "FINAL FANTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN" was incorrectly listed. The DVD audio presentation for the film will be in DSS format.

 

KIEFER SUTHERLAND, DARYL HANNAH AND MOLLY RINGWALD STAR IN COWBOY UP-- DEBUTING SEPT. 3 ON DVD

The white-knuckle world of professional bull riding is the backdrop for a compelling drama of brotherly bonds in COWBOY UP, which premieres on DVD and videocassette on Sept. 3 from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment. Kiefer Sutherland (TV's "24") and Marcus Thomas ("Drowning Mona") star as two brothers whose love for the rodeo's sweetheart -- played by Daryl Hannah ("Splash") -- threatens to pull them apart both at home and in the ring. As a searing domestic drama and as an action-packed look at the increasingly popular world of professional bull riding, COWBOY UP offers some of the most intense rodeo action ever captured on film.

It also features a powerhouse cast led by Sutherland and Hannah. They’re joined by Molly Ringwald ("The Breakfast Club," Broadway's "Cabaret") as well as Oscar-nominated actors Melinda Dillon ("Absence of Malice," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind") and Pete Postlethwaite ("In the Name of the Father").

Directed by Xavier Koller ("Squanto: A Warrior's Tale"), COWBOY UP offers a rousing ride through the rarely seen backstage areas of the high-energy professional rodeo circuit. COWBOY UP: Also starring Bo Hopkins, Anthony Lucero, and Russell Means. Produced by Al Corley, Bart Rosenblatt & Eugene Musso. Written by James Redford. Directed by Xavier Koller.

 

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06/27/02

WHO CAN TURN THE WORLD ON WITH HER SMILE… THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW SEASON ONE ON DVD

One Of The Most Beloved Primetime TV Shows Ever Debuts On DVD September 24, 2002 With Collectible Four-Disc Set Produced By Actor Ed Asner And Son, Matthew And Danny Gold

Breaking news from WJM-TV…Mary Tyler Moore makes it after all onto DVD. On September 24, 2002, one of the most celebrated casts of all time including Mary Tyler Moore (Mary Richards), Edward Asner (Lou Grant), Gavin MacLeod (Murray Slaughter), Ted Knight (Ted Baxter), Cloris Leachman (Phyllis Lindstrom) and Valerie Harper (Rhoda Morgenstern) reunite as Fox Home Entertainment salutes THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW SEASON ONE on DVD. Produced by Asner, his son Matthew, and Danny Gold, the collectible four-disc set features all 24 episodes from the debut season of the television phenomenon along with a feature length documentary on the making of the show, trivia challenge, commentary and much more. Winner of 29 Emmy® Awards, three Golden Globe® Awards and more, the groundbreaking series premiered on September 19, 1970 on CBS and was one of the most literate, realistic and enduring situation comedies of the 1970s. As Mary Richards, Moore symbolized the independent woman of the time and was surrounded by a top-notch ensemble cast at both the newsroom where she worked and at home. During its seven-season run, the series consistently ranked among television’s top-rated programs. THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW nostalgia is sweeping the nation with the "Mary Tyler Moore Reunion" airing on CBS on May 13. In addition, the series was recently ranked #11 in TV Guide’s "Greatest Shows of All Time" and was deemed number one on Entertainment Weekly’s "101 most important prime-time TV shows of the past" in 1993.

Available to own for the first time and debuting on DVD, the collectible four-disc set of THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW SEASON ONE on DVD is available for the suggested retail price of $49.98 U.S./$69.98 Canada ($39.95 MAP). Original and new fans can relive the laughter of one of the most revered primetime TV shows ever with episodes including the first show Love is All Around and classics such as Support Your Local Mother, 1040 Or Fight and Anchorman Overboard. Marketing Fox will support the THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW SEASON ONE on DVD release with a comprehensive nationwide radio, print and promotional campaign as well as significant online support including a Mary Tyler Moore website featuring the original WJM-TV station.

THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW SEASON ONE on DVD Content Specifics: The original ensemble cast led by Mary Richards as Mary Tyler Moore is featured on season one and also includes Edward Asner as Lou Grant, Mary’s boss and the producer of the news show; Gavin MacLeod as Murray Slaughter, the quick-witted writer; Ted Knight as Ted Baxter, the dense and self-centered anchorman; Valerie Harper as Mary’s upstairs neighbor and window dresser, Rhoda Morgenstern; and Cloris Leachman as Mary’s high-strung landlady.

The groovy, new DVD set includes "She Turned The World On With Her Smile: The Making Of The Mary Tyler Moore Show" documentary, original CBS promos, Emmy Award clips, a trivia challenge and commentary. All of THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW episodes from season one are compiled on three dual-layered disk and one single disk (full frame, aspect ratio 1.33:1). Each episode on the DVD is presented in English, French, and Spanish. The following episodes are available on the four-disc set:

Disc One:

Disc Two:

Disc Three:

Disc Four:

THE MARY TYLER MOORE SEASON ONE DVD

 

"YEAH, BABY!" FOUR SHAGEDELIC SPY SPOOFS SWING ONTO DVD FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER

Hold on to your mojo as Fox Home Entertainment presents The Original International Man Of Mystery, Derek Flint (James Coburn), in OUR MAN FLINT and IN LIKE FLINT along with two other randy classics from the swinging sixties, MODESTY BLAISE and FATHOM staring Hollywood's bombshell legend Raquel Welch as Fathom Harvill, arriving on DVD and VHS on July 16.

Filled with perilous intrigue and gorgeous women, this Fox promotion is perfectly timed for the July 26 theatrical release of Austin Powers in Goldmember and will make a great addition to any quintessential spy spoofs collection.

Making a grand entrance for the first time ever on DVD, OUR MAN FLINT, IN LIKE FLINT, MODESTY BLAISE and FATHOM will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98 US/$16.98 Canada. Also, adding to the consumer appeal, a "Buy 2 DVD's, Get 1 Free" mail-in offer will be included in each of the four DVD's.

These psychedelic films feature all-star groovy casts including James Coburn, Rachel Welch, Andrew Duggan, Monica Vitti, Lee J. Cobb and Gila Golan.

OUR MAN FLINT DVD Catalog #2004267

On his first cinematic secret mission, Secret Agent Flint (James Coburn) faces off against the most dangerous weapon of all, the weather! An evil organization called Galaxy has learned how to send icebergs crashing into the Mediterranean, to flood whole valleys and even to cause volcanoes to erupt on cue. To save the world, Flint must first overcome the beautiful but deadly Gila (Gila Golan), Galaxy's top agent. It's a task that demands all of Flint's awesome powers of deduction, destruction and – most of all – seduction. Co-starring Lee J. Cobb as Cramden, the President's slightly befuddled right hand man, OUR MAN FLINT is both a hilarious spoof and an exciting action adventure, packed with special effects, spectacular settings and of course gorgeous women. (1965)

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN LIKE FLINT DVD Catalog #2004263

A group of wealthy and powerful female tycoons has developed a way of brainwashing women through beauty salon hair dryers! With all the women of the world enslaved, this power-hungry group is able to commandeer the United States' first "space platform" and then replace the President (Andrew Duggan) with their own surgically reproduced clone. From their secret headquarters in the Virgin Islands, a lavish spa called "Fabulous Face," they plan to use nuclear energy to force the entire world into submission. (1967)

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODESTY BLAISE DVD Catalog #2004275

Modesty Blaise (Monica Vitti), a secret agent whose hair color, hairstyle and mod clothing change at a snap of her fingers, is being used by the British government as a decoy in an effort to thwart a diamond heist. She is being set up by the feds but is wise to the plot and calls in sidekick Willie Garvin (Terence Stamp) and a few other friends to outsmart them. Meanwhile, at his island hideaway, Gabriel (Dirk Bogarde), the diamond thief has his own plans for Blaise and Garvin. (1966)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FATHOM DVD Catalog #2004271

In Europe with a U.S. team, skydiver Fathom Harvill (Rachel Welch) is approached by a Scottish colonel working for a top-secret Western agency. He is after a vital lost atomic device and wants her to parachute into a house occupied by some Red Chinese to help get the device back. Apart from all this craziness, there is a predatory continental doctor on his yacht to take account of. Fathom soon realizes nothing is as it seems, but can she fathom the truth out? (1967)

 

 

INCOMING! RELIVE THE LAUGHTER WITH HAWKEYE, HOT LIPS, TRAPPER, RADAR AND THE CREW OF THE 4077TH WHEN FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS HOME ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST BELOVED TV SHOWS M*A*S*H TELEVISION SEASON TWO ON DVD

July 23, 2002 Marks The Landing of Season Two With Collectible Three-Disc Set And Three-Volume VHS Gift Set Featuring All 24 Episodes

Happy days are here again…television's most famous Mobile Army Surgical Hospital - M*A*S*H – returns to camp 30 years after its landmark premiere to leave audiences in stitches. On July 23, one of the most cherished shows in television history comes home on DVD as Fox Home Entertainment unveils M*A*S*H TELEVISION SEASON TWO DVD, featuring all 24 episodes from the monumental season. Additionally, M*A*S*H TELEVISION SEASON TWO will be available as a VHS gift set and as individual volumes featuring 8 episodes each.

Winner of 12 Emmy® Awards, seven Golden Globes® and six People's Choice Awards, the historic series aired from 1972 to 1983 – a span nearly four times as long as the actual Korean War. The remarkable ensemble cast led by Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Wayne Rogers, Gary Burghoff and Larry Linville captivated America - millions were glued to their sets every week to laugh and cry with the brave doctors, nurses and staff of the 4077th. A true cultural phenomenon, M*A*S*H continues to attract a huge audience in syndication and remains one of the most-watched television series of all time.

Now with the collectible three-disc set of M*A*S*H TELEVISION SEASON TWO DVD, the series' tremendous fan base can add to their collection and continue to relive all the magic from the memorable second season, including favorites The Incubator, Five O'Clock Charlie, and Carry On Hawkeye. Available for the suggested retail price of $39.98 US/$54.98 Canada ($29.95 MAP), M*A*S*H TELEVISION SEASON TWO DVD is the essential component of any classic TV aficionado's DVD collection. Additionally, M*A*S*H TELEVISION SEASON TWO will be available as a VHS gift set containing three extended play singles, Volumes I, II, and III, each including eight episodes for the suggested retail price of $26.98 U.S./$32.98 Canada. Also, all three VHS volumes will be sold separately for the suggested retail price of $9.98 U.S./$11.98 Canada.

M*A*S*H TELEVISION SEASON TWO DVD Content Specifics:

All of the M*A*S*H episodes from season two are compiled on three dual-layered disks (full frame, aspect ratio 1.33:1). Each episode on the DVD is presented in English, French, Spanish and with the option of turning off the laugh track in English. The following episodes are available on the three-disc set:

Disk One:

Disk Two:

Disk Three:

M*A*S*H TELEVISION SEASON TWO DVD GIFT SET

 

06/25/02

MGM HOME ENTERTAINMENT DELIVERS LEGENDARY FILMS, EXCITING EXTRAS AND HOT HOLLYWOOD STARS

THE ONION FIELD, THE LONG GOODBYE And THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES Highlight The Collection Of Exceptional Films Debuting On DVD On September 17

Starring Nicole Kidman, Tommy Lee Jones, Annette Bening, Colin Firth And Juliette Binoche, Other Titles Include FLIRTING, VALMONT, THE MODERNS, HIGH SEASON, THE KNACK, STORMY MONDAY, TEXASVILLE And THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING

A stellar collection of eleven outstanding films arrives on DVD on September 17 from MGM Home Entertainment. Boasting intriguing extras, highlights include Robert Altman's THE LONG GOODBYE, acclaimed crime drama THE ONION FIELD as well as Lou Gehrig's heroic tale THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES. Priced at $19.98 each, the films feature some of today's most celebrated stars including Nicole Kidman, Tommy Lee Jones, Annette Bening, James Woods, Colin Firth, Juliette Binoche and Kenneth Branagh. Other titles in the collection include VALMONT, FLIRTING, HIGH SEASON, THE KNACK, THE MODERNS, STORMY MONDAY, TEXASVILLE and THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING.

Each title is closed captioned and the pre-order date is August 20.

THE ONION FIELD

This tale of thoughtless brutality, cold-blooded murder and hard-won justice is "a heart wrenching true story" raves Leonard Maltin. Starring Ted Danson, John Savage and James Woods portraying an unflinching emotional honesty, THE ONION FIELD is "intriguing, absorbing, powerful, well-acted" (The Film Journal), and riveting from beginning to end. THE ONION FIELD DVD features a documentary entitled "Ring of Truth," which includes interviews with cast members Danson, Savage and Woods, director Harold Becker and writer Joseph Wambaugh, and an audio commentary by Becker.

 

 

 

 

THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES

His talent made him a legend. His courage made him a hero. Gary Cooper is "nothing short of wonderful" (The Motion Picture Guide) in this moving true story of Lou Gehrig, the Hall-of-Fame ballplayer who reached the heights of stardom ...only to face tragedy with a dignity that inspired a nation. Nominated for eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES is a "glorious [and] inspiring" (The Hollywood Reporter) sports classic.

 

 

 

 

THE LONG GOODBYE

Elliott Gould "gives one of his best performances" (Esquire) as quirky, mischievous Philip Marlowe in Robert Altman's "fascinating and original" (Newsweek) send-up of Raymond Chandler's classic detective story. Marlowe faces the most bizarre case of his life when a friend's apparent suicide turns into a double murder involving a sexy blonde, a disturbed gangster and a suitcase full of drug money. But as Marlowe stumbles toward the truth, he soon finds himself lost in a maze of sex and deceit - only to discover that in L.A., if love is dangerous... friendship is murder. The DVD includes two "making-of featurettes as well as the original theatrical trailer.

 

 

 

 

FLIRTING

Two star-crossed misfits risk everything to be together in this sexy and amusing coming-of-age film. Starring Nicole Kidman (Moulin Rouge), Thandie Newton (Mission Impossible 2) and Noah Taylor (Vanilla Sky), FLIRTING is a "brilliant" (The Washington Post) story about first love that's "miles ahead of the average teenage film" (Vat).

 

 

 

 

VALMONT

Based on the classic novel Les Liaisons Dane reuses, this delectable thriller stars Oscar® nominee Annette Bening (American Beauty) and Colin Firth (Bridget Jones's Diary) as embittered aristocrats who weave a wicked web of cruel intentions and savage seductions. Directed by Oscar©-winner Milos Forman (One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest), VALMONT is a darkly amusing period drama that is "rapturously beautiful." (Rolling Stone)

 

HIGH SEASON

It's summer on a breathtakingly beautiful Greek island, which can only mean one thing. . . tourists. But as much as local photographer Katherine (Jacqueline Bisset) dreads the masses descending on her idyllic home, this year she has bigger problems. She's broke for starters; her best friend and mentor - a British art expert - may in fact be a Russian spy; her ex-husband is bedding leggy blonde tourists; and a shy Englishman (Kenneth Branagh) on his second honeymoon is actually wooing her!

 

THE KNACK

You either have it or you don't. That is, THE KNACK of seduction! The 1965 Cannes Film Festival Golden Palm Award-Winner from the director of the Beatles' movies A Hard Day's Night and Help! comes this "inventive and hilarious" (Time) romp through love and sex in 1960s London.

 

THE MODERNS

Paris, 1926. A time when anything could happen. . . and usually did. At the center of this world is Nick Hart (Keith Carradine), a struggling painter who makes a meager living drawing caricatures at his favorite cafe. Nick longs for success and even agrees to forge masterpieces for a wealthy divorcee. But what he really desires is Rachel (Linda Fiorentino), the seductive wife of an obsessively jealous - and lethally dangerous - businessman.

 

STORMY MONDAY

Corrupt businessman Frank Cosmo (Tommy Lee Jones) arrives in Newcastle, England determined to muscle his way into owning the entire town. On his payroll is Kate (Melanie Griffith) - a tantalizing beauty Cosmo "loans" out when he wants a favor from the local officials. But when Kate's new lover ends up working for Cosmo's latest target (Sting), Kate must choose between the man who "owns" her and the man who has stolen her heart.

 

TEXASVILLE

This sequel to the Oscar©-winning The Last Picture Show reunites the original all-star cast including Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Cloris Leachman, Randy Quaid, Eileen Brennan and Timothy Bottoms, as well as director Peter Bogdanovich, for a "profoundly satisfying rendezvous!" (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

 

 

 

 

THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING

Tomas (Daniel Day-Lewis) is a carefree Prague surgeon, whose life is fulfilled by two women -his loyal wife Tereza (Juliette Binoche) and his wantonly sexy mistress Sabina (Lena Olin). But when Russian tanks roll into town to squash Czechoslovakia's 1968 uprising, his idyllic love triangle abruptly ends when all three flee to Geneva. . . and Tereza uncovers her husband's infidelities.

 

 

 

 

06/24/02

REVISED STREET DATE FOR BLADE II—ARRIVING EARLIER THAN EXPECTED ON DVD

New Line Home Entertainment has just announced a new release date for the Double-Disc Platinum Series DVD of BLADE II. The new street date will be Friday, August 30th, instead of Tuesday, September 3rd as earlier reported.

06/21/02

COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE "THE RAZOR'S EDGE" AND "ANGELS OVER BROADWAY" TO DVD ON AUGUST 20, 2002

On August 20, 2002, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will bring out two more classic titles from its historic film vaults for release on DVD.

THE RAZOR’S EDGE

Bill Murray (Groundhog Day) makes an unforgettable dramatic debut as Larry Darrell, the free-spirited seeker, in this gripping adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's classic novel.  When Larry returns from World War I disillusioned with Jazz Age values, he undertakes a quest which leads him to reject his rich fiancee (Catherine Hicks, TV's "7th Heaven") and his superficial lifestyle to go search for truth in the Himalayas.  But Larry learns that the path to enlightenment is as difficult as treading "the sharp edge of a razor" and returns to civilization, where he tastes life's dark side when he tries to save a hometown girl turned prostitute (Theresa Russell, Wild Things).

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ANGELS OVER BROADWAY

Screen legends Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Rita Hayworth deliver unrestrained and overpowering performances in this highly compelling drama about two down-and-out characters struggling to rise above their limitations.  Fairbanks is Bill O'Brien, a would- be gangster who teams up with Nina Barona (Hayworth), an out-of-luck dancer, in a swindle scheme that gets them more than they bargained for.

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COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT TO LAUNCH THE FIRST TWO VOLUMES OF THE ANIMATED SERIES "HEAVY GEAR" ON DVD ON AUGUST 13.

HEAVY GEAR, the action-adventure, animated series which chronicles the adventures of a young Ace Gear Pilot in the future world of Terra Nova, will debut on DVD August 13, 2002 with the release of the first two.

HEAVY GEAR was first introduced in 1984 as a video game and quickly rose to become one of the most highly acclaimed games of its time.  Since the inception, HEAVY GEAR has generated an intensive line of collectibles and trading cards.  In addition, there are over 100 web sites dedicated to the world of HEAVY GEAR.

HEAVY GEAR: THE DRAGON’S SHADOW

The HEAVY GEAR animated series brings the world of Terra Nova to life. The year is 6132 when a young boy, Marcus Rover, dreams of becoming an Ace Gear Pilot. Finally, he is given a chance.  Overcoming all odds, he passes the most grueling tests to be recruited by the Shadow Dragons. After learning to take control of a multi-ton war machine, he is able to fight the Vanguard of Justice and its commander Major Drake Alexander Wallis III.

Explosive nonstop action starts with the first tournament of the season when Marcus proves he is truly worthy of the title "Ace Gear Pilot".  He alone must battle with five Vanguards and then fight in the ultimate grudge match with the reigning champion Wallis to see who will win the Trash City Cup.  The electrifying duels intensify with life- like computer-generated special effects!

ADDED VALUE ELEMENTS

 

HEAVY GEAR: BATTLE FOR THE BADLANDS

When two dueling teams face off in the arena, a young boy finds that his wildest dreams have come true.  Recruited into the Shadow Dragons as a Gear Pilot, Marcus Rover can finally take control of a multi-ton war machine.  Fighting alongside his squad in the Heavy Gear Championship, he must prove himself against the Northern Vanguard of Justice and its commander Major Drake Alexander Wallis III.

After death-defying duels atop the Tower of Terror, the Shadow Dragons must overpower the Vanguard to stop a speeding runaway train.  To win the coveted Championship Trophy, Marcus must overcome swarms of evil robotic spiders, a terrifying mechanical monster and still do battle with his rival Wallis. The suspense is electrifying as each duel is sabotaged by the Vanguard and a surprise enemy!

ADDED VALUE ELEMENTS

 

 

06/19/02

COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE SIX NEW CLASSIC SHORT FILMS OF "THE THREE STOOGES" ON ONE DVD, THREE STOOGES: COPS AND ROBBERS, AUGUST 27, 2002

On August 27, 2002 Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment will release the following six hilarious short films on DVD:

Calling All Curs

The Stooges run a pet hospital and get an important patient, Garson, a rich lady's poodle. When dognappers posing as reporters steal the poodle, the boys are in a tough spot. First they try to fool their client by disguising a mutt as the poodle. When that doesn't work, they use the mutt as a bloodhound to track down the crooks. When they discover the bad guy's hideout, Curly defeats them in a fight and they find Garson, only to discover that "he" has had a litter of puppies.

Disorder in the Court

The Stooges are witnesses at a trial where their friend, a dancer at a nightclub where they are musicians, is accused of murder. The Stooges manage to disrupt the proceedings but save the day when they discover the real murderer's identity.

Dizzy Detectives

The Stooges are carpenters who become policemen. A mysterious burglar disguised as a gorilla has the cops baffled and Mr. Dill, the head of the Citizens League, threatening the police chief's job. The boys go on the case and pose as night watchmen at an antiques store. They confront the crook, who turns out to be a real gorilla owned by Dill. After defeating Dill and some other bad guys in a wild fight, the gorilla drinks some nitroglycerin and blows up.

Flat Foot Stooges

The Stooges are firemen at a station that still uses horses to pull the engines. A salesman who wants to sell the chief some modern equipment plants gun powder in one of the engines. The chief's daughter catches him and after a chase both are knocked unconscious. When a fire starts, the Stooges respond to the alarm, but don't realize it's their firehouse that's burning! Somehow they manage to arrive in time to save the girl, and the villain gets his just desserts.

Crime on Their Hands

The Stooges are janitors working in a newspaper office. When an anonymous caller phones in a tip about the theft of a famous diamond, the boys decide to become reporters and go after the crooks. They find the crooks, but Shemp accidentally swallows the diamond which was hidden in a bowl of candy. The crooks want to cut the diamond out, but the boys foil them with the help of a friendly gorilla.

Who Done It?

The Stooges are private detectives looking for a missing millionaire. They wander around the millionaire's spooky mansion confronting various crooks and a dangerous dame. The Stooges vanquish the crooks (Shemp uses his "trusty shovel") and find the missing man.

THREE STOOGES: COPS AND ROBBERS

 

06/17/02

WARNER HOME VIDEO UNLEASHES SEVEN POPULAR GENRE TITLES ON DVD AUGUST 6, 2002

On August 6, 2002, genre fans will have cause to cheer when Warner Home Video releases CLASH OF THE TITANS, EXORCIST II - THE HERETIC, THE SWARM: Expanded Edition, THEM!, TIME AFTER TIME, V: THE FINAL BATTLE & WOLFEN.

CLASH OF THE TITANS

 

EXORCIST II - THE HERETIC

 

THE SWARM: Expanded Edition

 

 

THEM!

 

 

TIME AFTER TIME

 

V: THE FINAL BATTLE (Double DVD Set)

 

 

WOLFEN

 

 

JOHN Q. -- STARRING ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER DENZEL WASHINGTON ON INFINIFILM ™ DVD FOR $26.98 FROM NEW LINE HOME ENTERTAINMENT JULY 16

New Line Home Entertainment today announced the release of JOHN Q, a drama about one father who takes extraordinary measures to save his son, becoming an unlikely hero to the public and a criminal in the eyes of the law, starring two-time Academy Award ® winner Denzel Washington. JOHN Q. will be available for rental on VHS and on Infinifilm ™ DVD, New Line Home Entertainment’s brand of premium DVD that guarantees that you will be able to "Go beyond the movie..." It will also be available for sale on VHS for $22.94 and on infinifilm ™ DVD for $26.98 on July 16.

JOHN Q Runs Out of Options

John Q. Archibald (Denzel Washington, Training Day, Remember the Titans) is an ordinary man whose life revolves around his family. His wife Denise (Kimberly Elise, Beloved, Set It Of) and young son Michael (Daniel E. Smith) are his world. But when Michael falls seriously ill and needs an emergency heart transplant operation that John Q. can’t afford and his health insurance won’t cover, he vows to do whatever it will take to keep his son alive. With time and options running out, a desperate gamble becomes his only hope - he takes the hospital emergency room hostage. In addition, JOHN Q. stars Robert Duvall (Gone In 60 Seconds, The Godfather), Eddie Griffin (Armageddon, Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo), Shawn Hatosy (Outside Providence, In & Out), Anne Heche (Six Days, Seven Nights, Psycho), Ray Liotta (Hannibal, Heartbreakers), James Woods (Any Given Sunday, Virgin Suicides) and is directed by Nick Cassavetes.

Dramatic Infinifilm ™ DVD Features The JOHN Q. Infinifilm ™ DVD contains filmmaker commentary with Director Nick Cassavetes, Screenwriter James Kearns, Producer Mark Burg, Director of Photography Rogier Stoffers, and Actress Kimberly Elise, as well as deleted and alternate scenes, the theatrical trailer and the theatrical press kit. The DVD also contains two documentaries, "Behind the Scenes of John Q." and "Fighting for Care," which addresses some of the real-life issues brought up in the film, including problems with insurance coverage and a lack of available organs. "Fighting for Care" includes compelling interviews and footage with actual organ transplant patients and medical staff at UCLA Medical Center, which runs one of the nation’s largest organ transplant programs. The film is presented in widescreen, with animated menus, Dolby Digital Surround Sound, DTS Surround Sound and stereo surround sound. The DVD-ROM content includes the "Script-To-Screen" screenplay feature, the film’s original website and a link to the www.infinifilm.com website featuring content exclusive to DVD-ROM users.

In addition to the special added-value supplemental material on the DVD, the infinifilm ™ brand promises beyond the movie content that can be accessed through pop-up navigation menus while watching the film. This feature offers viewers more control of their movie watching experience as well as user friendly instructions and navigation.

 

ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS ON PLATINUM SERIES ™ DVD FOR $26.98 FROM NEW LINE HOME ENTERTAINMENT ON AUGUST 20

New Line Home Entertainment today announced the release of the non-stop action-comedy ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS reuniting actor-rapper Ice Cube (Three Kings, Next Friday) with comedian Mike Epps (Next Friday). ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS will be available to rent or to own on VHS for $22.98 and Platinum Series ™ DVD for $26.98 on August 20.

Cube and Epps Embark On A Hilarious Partnership Bucum Jackson (Ice Cube) is a maverick bounty hunter who refuses to take on a partner. His current assignment is finding Reggie Wright (Epps), a slippery con artist. This is not the first time the pair has been on opposite sides of the law, but this time, Bucum’s wild pursuit lands them both in the middle of a multi-million dollar diamond heist. Reggie unexpectedly finds himself in the back of a getaway van driven by cold-hearted jewel thieves. After escaping the van, it seems things are starting to look up for Reggie when his recently purchased lottery ticket turns out to be the winner of a $60 million jackpot. Unfortunately, the winning ticket is in Reggie’s lost wallet in the back of the getaway van. With the diamonds and the lottery ticket at stake, and their futures on the line, Bucum and Reggie embark on a wild ride of a partnership that is "ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS."

Ice Cube Leads a Talented Cast In addition to multi-platinum hip hop artist Ice Cube and Mike Epps, ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS stars Eva Mendes (Training Day), Tommy Flanagan (Gladiator), Carmen Chaplin, Valerie Rae Miller, Roger Guenveur Smith (Final Destination), Anthony Michael Hall (TV’s "61*") and Lil’ Bow Wow (Carmen: A Hip Hopera). The film marks the feature directorial debut of noted commercial and music video director Kevin Bray and is written by Ronald Lang and Ice Cube.

Platinum Series ™ DVD With Ambitious Features

The Platinum Series ™ DVD features a widescreen version of the film, 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, DTS Surround Sound, stereo surround sound, English subtitles, closed captions and animated menus. The DVD also includes filmmaker commentary with Director Kevin Bray, a deleted scene and a gag reel. There is an original documentary Shot Caller.- From Video to Features, a documentary about Ice Cube’s history of break out work with first time feature film directors, as well as three other documentaries, Strictly Business, a production documentary; Miami Nice, a production design documentary; and All About the Stunts, a stunt documentary. Additionally, there is a music video "Told Y’all" by Trine, the theatrical trailer and the theatrical press kit. The DVD-ROM content includes the "Script-to-Screen" screenplay feature as well as the original website.

06/14/02

GREMLINS SPECIAL EDITION AND GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH TO HIT DVD.

Don't feed them after midnight!  On August 20, Warner Home Video will release a new special edition DVD of the Capra-meets-Godzilla classic GREMLINS, and for the first time its irreverent sequel GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH will be hatching on DVD.

With almost $200 million in box office revenue and $100 million in rentals, the Gremlins films spawned a merchandising bonanza and a generation of fans.  Created through puppetry and animatronics before the days of computer-generated movie monsters, the vicious but strangely charming creatures ripped their way to a place in America's heart with their love of deadly mayhem and pop culture-referencing shenanigans. 

GREMLINS: SPECIAL EDITION - $19.98 SRP (DVD)

The classic tale of mischievous creatures run amok in a small town, now in a special edition DVD with great extra features including the following:

GREMLINS: SPECIAL EDITION DVD