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DVD This Week: August 13
by John Thonen (Tue 08-13-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThe creative talents within the film business have always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the machinations of the industry itself. Many films have been made about just how sordid, perverse and stupid the film business really is, and o... DVD Shopping Bag: Fishtar and Maleficent
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-04-2008)
With this being the first week of the Holiday season I am going to change the DVD Shopping Bag Column up a bit. For the next four weeks I am going to feature films that would make great gifts for the film aficionado and to give to a member of the ... DVD Shopping Bag: Great Pumpkin Issues
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-23-2008)
Each and every year it is on TV. It has become a must see event. A perpetual ritual for every child each Halloween is watching Charles Schultz’s It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. The story has never changed. Charlie Brown has a crappy Hall... 
Diamond November Solicitations (Wed 08-18-2004)
AI YORI AOSHI ENISHI VOL 3 DESTINY DVD SRP: $29.98 AI YORI AOSHI ENISHI VOL 3 W ARTBOX DVD SRP: $39.98 AQUARIAN AGE THE MOVIE DVD SRP: $29.95 AQUARIAN AGE THE MOVIE LIMITED EDITION DVD SRP: $59.95 ARGENTOSOMA COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD SRP: $99.98 AURA BA...La Blue Girl Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-04-1999)
What They SayLa Blue Girl 1: It began centuries ago, when the Miroku ninja clan made a deal with forces of the underworld - leading to centuries of struggle between rival clans. And now, after more than 600 years of peace, the denizens of the underworld a... TV Not on DVD: The Your-Two-Cents Edition
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 10-31-2005)
Well, there are weeks where y'all are talkative and weeks where I'm left wondering if anybody even reads this damn thing. Last week was clearly the former, as the subject of TV on DVD seems to have brought you all out of the lurking woodwork. There's a ... DVD & VHS This Week: April 16
by John Thonen (Tue 04-16-2002)
VIDEO NEWSScrappy independent [IMG4R]video distributor Synapse recently announced two upcoming titles which, while lacking in cinematic "name" value, give evidence why the label needs to be paid attention to. INVASION USA is a 1953 no-budgeter wherein the... DVD Shopping Bag: 300 Collector's Edition
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-18-2008)
Collector’s Editions, box sets and complete series are all the rage during the holiday season. This week there is a Maniac worthy Collector’s Edition to hit the DVD shelf and unfortunately it falls completely flat. 300 (Limited Collect... USPS-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 10-10-2006)
While visiting my local Post Office to send out packages from our Prize Closetr recently, I was surprised to find a new item available at the counter. DVDs! The U.S. Postal Inspection Service produced a series of public service films in the style of TV cr... Another 'Hellboy' DVD signing in L.A. (Fri 07-30-2004)
'Hellboy' star Ron Perlman and director Guillermo del Toro will be among eleven creators, actors and technical people responsible for the 'Hellboy' movie and DVD release appearing at Golden Apple in L.A. Details: Sat. July 31 2PM - 4PM 7711 Melrose A...DVD Shopping Bag: DVD Maniac Worthy? Almost
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 07-29-2008)
When Neil Marshall’s unrated Doomsday was half finished I thought this just might be the perfect film for Mania. A Maniac’s delight of science fiction, action and post apocalyptic nightmares. With genre favorite Malcolm McDowell’s openin... Daily DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-28-2005)
One would think that everybody would be scrambling to churn out tie-in merchandise to WAR OF THE WORLDS (see below for some of that). Paramount has a deluxe edition DVD of the 1953 George Pal version ready to go, but reports say Steven Speilberg requested... Noir-a-rama
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-05-2005)
While running down the press releases and announcements of upcoming DVDs this week, several new collections of public domain horror titles popped up, and I got to thinking. What is the most popular title on DVD? By that I don't mean which title is the fav... Diamond July Previews (Wed 04-14-2004)
This listing comes from the Diamond Previews catalog. These are early tentative bits of information though some of it has been announced already. Until formal announcements come from the studios, treat these as TENTATIVE and nothing more. No dates are pro...DVD See Saw
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-14-2006)
From the feedback received so far, it seems like most readers agree with my stand on the HD disc wars. Most of us are unwilling to open our wallets as wide as necessary to take in the choices we're being given. If we all already had HD monitors, we might ... Anime on DVD (-)
Anime On DVD LA / SoCal Gathering Report Date: September 17, 2000 Time: 12:00pm Location: Little Tokyo (near downtown LA) Synopsis: On hot and sunny Sunday afterno...DVD Heist ala Italy!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 10-07-2003)
Last night my lovely wife suggested we convert an entire wall in our living room into shelves for DVD storage.SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEKThis week, our spotlight falls like a deep dish pizza on one of the most satisfying theatrical releases of the year, paired ... Diamond Previews November Solicitations (Wed 11-16-2005)
AFTER CLASS LESSON VOL 1 DVD SRP: $25.00 AFTER CLASS LESSON VOL 2 DVD SRP: $25.00 BURST ANGEL VOL 6 DVD UNCUT SRP: $29.98 CASE CLOSED SEASON 1 VOL 1 DVD UNCUT SRP: $29.98 CASE CLOSED SEASON 1 DVD STARTER SET SRP: $44.98 COWBOY BEBOP REMIX VOL 5 DVD S...Diamond December Update (Thu 09-16-2004)
12 KINGDOMS VOL 9 DVD SRP $29.95 2 X 1 2 VOLUME DVD BOXSET $SRP: $39.95 ANGEL TALES VOL 4 SWEET NEW LIFE DVD SRP: $29.98 BLACK WIDOW DVD SRP: $29.99 AQUARIAN AGE VOL 3 DESTINY DVD SRP: $29.98 BODY TRANSFER DVD SRP: $29.95 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS 2004 VOL 1 ...DVD This Week: November 6th
by John Thonen (Tue 11-06-2001)
VIDEO NEWSSince it's anybody's guess when THE MATRIX sequels will actually be completed, video fans may react favorably to the upcoming MATRIX REVISITED: GOLD COLLECTOR'S EDITION. The DVD will feature even more behind-thescenes footage than the previous d... DVD Shopping Bag: Seventy Minutes
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 06-17-2008)
The new version of the Incredible Hulk is, in my opinion, well done. It is not awesome nor is it awful. It is a tribute to the TV show if nothing else. Finally the heart, soul and loneliness of Bruce Banner are back and that part of the movie is better th... La Blue Girl Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-04-1999)
What They SayLa Blue Girl 3: Now that Miko\'s father has ordered the demonic Shikima subjects to cease their attacks on poor Miko, she sets out to honor her parents\' wishes by continuing her ninja training. But where does one go to become a traveling war... Early DVD Review: Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite (Fri 11-26-2004)
Another early look into 2005, we\'ve got a review of the 01/04/2005 release of Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite Vol. #1 (of 3) from Geneon Entertainment.DVD This Week: September 17
by John Thonen (Tue 09-17-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThe FX cable network's groundbreaking Emmy-nominated cop show, THE SHIELD, will soon join 24 as a TV series released to DVD after the airing of only its first season. The series is packed with profanity, nudity, sex and police corruption, plus a... DVD SHOPPING BAG- Blu-Ray Bonanza
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-02-2008)
Now that December is finally upon us and another Black Friday has passed we are going to see the really big push for people to make the leap to Blu-ray. Some of us already made the change. Some of us (me included) waited to see who would win the b... La Blue Girl Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-04-1999)
What They SayLa Blue Girl 5: Summer\'s over and it\'s back to college for 18-year-old ninja-in-training Miko Mido. Maybe now she can forget about being the Miroku clan\'s chosen warrior and get back to trying to have a normal life - for a change. Sorry Mi... La Blue Girl Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-14-2002)
What They SayNewly remastered and repackaged with new features! From erotic masterminds Toshio Maeda (Demon Warrior Koji, Demon Beast Invasion) and Rusher Ikeda (Venus 5, Twin Angels)! Enter the Demons! Miko’s previous exploits against both the Shik... DVD and VHS This Week: January 29th
by John Thonen (Tue 01-29-2002)
VIDEO NEWSTHIRTEEN GHOSTS was the second of Dark Castle's remakes of old William Castle films and, while not as big a hit as its predecessor THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, it would appear that its DVD release will be first rate. In addition to the expected be... Blu-Ray & HD-DVD: Choices Ahead
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-12-2005)
Way back in 1996, the home video market was coming off something of a high in the "high end" area of laserdisc releases. A bit of a revival of sorts had occurred as prices had dropped down for regular releases somewhat, players were a bit more affordable ... La Blue Girl Returns Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-24-2002)
What They SayFrom Toshio Maeda (Urotsukidoji) and Rusher Ikeda (Venus 5, Twin Angels) comes a new saga in La Blue Girl!
A deadly sex ninja, Miko deals out heavy martial arts mistreatment to any demon who threatens her! Who is the stronger sexual slayer,... DVD on ICE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 02-28-2006)
Troma has joined the ranks of video labels offering iPod video downloads on Troma.com. So far, their slate of programming includes lessons from Lloyd Kaufman's film school in a box MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN MOVIE and edited, serialized version of Trey Parker &am... La Blue Girl Returns Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-14-2002)
What They SayFrom erotic masterminds Toshio Maeda (Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend, Demon Warrior Koji, Demon Beast Invasion) and Rusher Ikeda (Venus 5, Twin Angels)!
Sex ninja Miko Mido thrashes the forces of evil with her sensual martial arts, but... DVD Shopping Bag: Bond, Blu-Ray Bond
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-21-2008)
In March of 2007 Casino Royale wasreleased on Blu-ray. It was the only James Bond film, out of the 20 that preceded it, to be released on the new format. This was not surprising to me. Having been raised on Bond and working at various video stores... 'Hellboy' DVD Release Celebration (Thu 07-15-2004)
Hey all you LA area Hellboy fans! We've got a neat update for ya! On July 31st, Golden Apple Comics will be holding a 'Hellboy' DVD release celebration! On hand to celebrate will be director Guillermo del Toro, DVD Producer Javier Soto, the crew from Spec...Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 02 (Wed 02-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 25-38 of the SPT Layzner TV series and the 3 OVAs on five discs, which covers the second arc of the anime and concludes the story. DVD Unlike DVD Perfect BOX 01 which is out of print at the t...LOST IN LA MANCHA
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 01-31-2003)
Pretty much everybody knows that the ratio of movies that don't get made stalled somewhere between development and final cut to movies that are actually completed (let alone released) is huge and depressing. However, the majority of unmade films general... Drive-In DVD Shopping List
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 06-21-2005)
Welcome to Summer! Our friends at Sinister Cinema have notified us of the return of their Drive-In Double Features sale this Summer. These tapes and now discs have been a favorite of mine for many years, and though I've had trouble getting some of their... DVD Review of Mother of Tears
by Tim Janson (Sat 10-11-2008)
Mother of Tears (known as La Terza Madre in Italy) is a film by Italian horror master Dario Argento. The film serves as the concluding part to his horror trilogy began back in 1977 with Suspira and continuing with Inferno in 1980. 27 y... THE GODFATHER DVD COLLECTION
by SCOTT COLLURA (Sat 10-13-2001)
Francis Ford Coppola not only led his generation of young, new filmmakers who revived the form in the early '70s, he has also made, in the course of his uneven career, some of the greatest American films ever. Now, Paramount Home Video has released two su... Early DVD Review: Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite (Wed 05-11-2005)
Closing out another series this week, we\'ve got an early look at the 05/24/2005 release from Geneon Entertainment of Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite Vol. #3 (of 3).DVD Review: Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite (Fri 03-25-2005)
Released earlier this week on 03/22/2005 from Geneon Entertainment, we\'ve got a look at their title Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite Vol. #2 (of 3).DVD Shopping Bag: Munster Memories
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-30-2008)
Next week the complete series of the hit TV show The Munsters will be released on DVD. It is complete with all seventy episodes and the two feature length films Munster, Go Home and The Munsters Revenge. With more than enough time to get all the episodes,... Viva La Bambi
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-01-2005)
For years, a hobby of mine is collecting found photographs. Not the thrift store kind, but pics I find on the sidewalk or on the floor in stores. Maybe someday I'll make a gallery show or a website with them. I've also found cassettes (usually mix tapes o... Welles masterpiece hits DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 04-26-2005)
Last week I reported on how several DVD labels were releasing Mexican genre cluster content on DVD in the USA without taking into consideration the massive English speaking audience that enjoys such classics as LA LLARONA and CASTLE OF THE MUMMIES OF GUAN... The final FINAL DVD?
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-25-2006)
Woohoo! We're back to a big long list, so we've just got room to get into the Prize Closet. We have 2 copies of BLACKBALLED: THE BOBBY DUKES STORY to give away, courtesy of Shout Factory. To enter, send an email containing your name and address to psycho... Shop @ AnimeOnDVD (Fri 12-03-2004)
The Shop has been updated with today\'s daily deals from Right Stuf as well as their weekly sale that seems to be a box set bonanza:I still need to make some room - so I\'m discounting the His & Her Circumstances DVD Set to only $39.99 - or, you can buy t..."Arthur and the Invisibles" to DVD April 10th
by Karl Schneider (Wed 03-07-2007)
The DVD of Arthur and the Invisibles will hit DVD shelves everywhere on April 10th, 2007.Featuring the voice talent of Madonna, Robert DeNiro and Snoop Dogg, among others, and starring Freddie Highmore and Mia Farrow, ARTHUR AND THE INVISIBLES debuts on D... ADV Films UK January 2004 Announcements (Tue 12-16-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR GAMERA: ATTACK OF LEGION HE?S TOUGH. HE?S TALL. HE?S A 200-FOOT FLYING TURTLE! SECOND FEATURE-LENGTH VOLUME OF LEGENDARY GAMERA TRILOGY TO BE AVAILABLE 19th JANUARY 2004 LONDON, UK, 15th Decemb...Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-25-2005)
What They SayThings are never the same for Taro when Ryuka joins the maid team at the Hanaukyo mansion after the incident at \"Comic Manga Market\" - the world\'s biggest exhibition and sales convention of fanzines. Ryuka takes control of the personal at... The Promise of DVD
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
In 1998, you noticed a slew of Digital Video Disc (DVD) products, ads and offers. Appropriately timed to the new millenium, DVD has been hailed as the perfect format to watch anime. What is it, and should your stor... Diamond Comics January Update (Wed 10-22-2003)
12 KINGDOMS VOL 4 DVD SRP: $29.95 ALL PURPOSE CULTURAL CAT GIRL NUKU NUKU DASH VOL 3 MODE THREE DVD (MR) SRP: $29.98 ANGELIC LAYER VOL 3 IDOL WORSHIP DVD SRP: $29.98 BE FOREVER YAMATO DVD SRP: $29.95 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOL 3 LOVE BEYOND THE...Music To Be Abducted By
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-29-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSTAKEN, a Steven Spielberg-produced Emmy Award-winning TV miniseries, traces four generations of a single American family that has been beset with alien abductions. The show was broadcast in ten segments on the Sci-Fi channel in ... Warhol horrors come to DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-20-2005)
In the Prize Closet this week we have one copy of MALLRATS to give away. Okay, some of you may think that's extremely lame. Many folks consider MALLRATS slightly below JERSEY GIRL on the Kevin Smith filmography, and you might not think it worth opening th... TRANSFORMERS Rolls Out To DVD & HD-DVD Oct 16
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-05-2007)
The official details for the DVD/HD-DVD releases of Paramount's TRANSFORMERS have been released online. The release date is set for October 16, 2007 for both formats. Here's the press release and the list of items set to appear on the 2-Disc Special ... DVD Review: Hanaukyo Maid Team (Mon 03-12-2007)
While Bryan typically handles a good chunk of our UK reviews, he craved more and we had a few US box sets sent over to him to check out. The first of this has arrived in review form with his look at the 07/18/2006 release of Hanaukyo Main Team La Verite B...THE MUMMY Hits DVD and Blu-Ray December 16
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 10-16-2008)
The awe-inspiring adventure of the year with breathtaking visual effects is available to own on December 16, 2008 when The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor hits store shelves in a Deluxe two-disc Edition on DVD and Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def from Universal Studi... BLUES BROTHERS DVD Release Party
by News Editor (Thu 09-01-2005)
Universal Pictures recently held a DVD release party to celebrate the release of the new 25th Anniversary BLUES BROTHER DVD. Co-writer and star Dan Aykroyd participated via satellite from Toronto.Here are some video clips from the evening that Universal m... DVD Review of Shiver
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-28-2008)
Shiver or better known internationally as Eskalofrío is the tale of a teenage boy, Santi (Junio Valverde), who suffers from a skin condition called Solar Urticaria. Santi’s mother, Julia (Mar Sodupe) decides that she and her son shoul... Guillermo del Toro DVD Signing on Tuesday in LA (Fri 10-10-2003)
'Hellboy' director Guillermo del Toro will be signing copies of his award-winning horror film 'Cronos' this Tuesday, October 14th, at Lazer Blazer in Los Angeles. Del Toro will be there from 6:30-8:30pm to sign autographs. Click for details.WildC.A.T.S. DVD & Krypto updates (Fri 04-01-2005)
Jim Lee was interviewed recently at WildStorm's offices in La Jolla, Calif., for a segment to be included in the WildC.A.T.S. The Complete Series DVD set. Cartoon Network has added four weekend showings of Krypto the Superdog to its schedule beginning ...RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces Feb. 18 Deadline to Receive Name in DVD Credits for the EMMA: A VICTORIAN ROMANCE – Season 1 DVD Collection (Thu 02-14-2008)
Box set to include “Victorian Gazette” & available June 24, 2008 GRIMES, IA, February 13, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to make two announcements about the EMMA: A Victorian...'Punisher' Extended Director's Cut DVD on the way?
by Jim Harvey (Thu 03-24-2005)
According to rumor, Lions Gate is planning a double-dip re-release of "The Punisher." Appearing at the Wizard World comic convention in L.A., artist Tim Bradstreet mentioned that "The Punisher: Director's Cut" DVD is in the works and will add backstory an... CPM February 2001 Releases (Fri 12-01-2000)
COSMIC CATFIGHTS ON DVD! The Complete Shamanic Princess DVD & Sprite DVD Available February 13th NEW YORK, NY - Central Park Media, leading distributor of Japanimation on DVD, is pleased to announce the DVD release of the magical action/adventure "The ...Bandai Announces Remaining DVD Re-Releases for 04/2004 (Wed 02-25-2004)
IMMEDIATE RELEASE BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES REMAINING DVD CATALOG RE-RELEASE FOR APRIL 2004 February 25, 2004 (Cypress, CA) ? Bandai Entertainment announced the remaining DVD catalog titles set for re-release during the month of April 2004. The r...THE 10TH VICTIM (LA DECIMA VITTIMA)
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 11-07-2001)
A rather infamous cult favorite, LA DECIMA VITTIMA (a.k.a. THE 10TH VICTIM) runs a bit on the dry side but has enough interesting pop visuals and a good performance by Marcello Mastroianni to warrant a look. In the future the world has developed a new hun... Anime on DVD (-)
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Theatrical Listing Urban Vision's release of Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is moving along into the market with it hitting many locations around the country. These screenings are prime opp...Chat with Charles McCarter of Bandai
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-10-2000)
All right, lets get this little shindig on the way.
Good evening everyone. :)
This being our first official studio chat, we're finding our way in how we're doing things, so please bear with us tonight.
Charles McCarter of Bandai has been gracious enou... Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-11-2005)
What They SayAs Usual, Taro procastinates instead of taking Mariel out. Learning of his plan from other maids, Mariel asks him out for a date. They enjoy their time together, but soon after, Mariel collapses and goes into a coma. Then Taro receives a surp... Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-26-2004)
What They SayWith the death of his mother, a nerdy third-year middle school student, Taro Hanaukyo, traveled to Tokyo to meet his grandfather. What Taro saw there was a huge estate that was so immense he couldn\'t see from one end to the other, as well a... BOO at Screamfest LA Tonight
by News Editor (Mon 10-17-2005)
David E. Allen of Kismet Entertainment Group will give away 10 free DVD's to BOO at the ScreamFest Film Festival screening tonight at 7:30pm. at the Lowes Universal Cinemas at the Universal City Walk in California. A Q and A with the cast and filmmakers ... BANDAI VISUAL USA TO SCREEN FIRST HIGH-DEFINITION ANIME TITLE TO BE RELEASED ON HD DVD / DVD TWIN FORMAT IN NORTH AMERICA AT ANIME EXPO® 2007 (Fri 06-22-2007)
"FREEDOM" to be screened throughout Expo in special high-definition theatre using latest, state-of-the-art equipment TORRANCE, Calif., June 22, 2007 - Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced it will be continuo...Anime Expo - Overview
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-03-2000)
By Jim LazarHere are some excerpts from my full Anime Expo 2000 con report, which can be
found in the No Editing zone on
animeprime.com.The Good
Editing News:
The Vision of Escaflowne dub was done by Bandai and not Saban. There will
be an edi... Animé and the Move to DVD: Simple Economics
by Chris Meadows (-)
Author's Note: This article was originally published on August 8, 2000 on the now-defunct Themestream website, and subsequently saw discussion on the geek-news-aggregator website Slashdot.org. It received almost 5,000 unique views, and also got me an emai... 23.5 Degrees: La Belle Dame Sans Merci
by Soph (Sat 06-07-2008)
Stella's asked me to tell you that there will be no column this week because she's spending the day performing the very important ritual of having her hair highlighted and trimmed.
In the meantime, the Bloodline movie PR team have supposedly finally sen... 2 E.T.s On DVD
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 11-01-2001)
You need not worry that the coming re-release of E.T.: THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL with all its digital alterations will also result in the original film completely disappearing, a la the STAR WARS film series.While talking to USA Today, producer Kathleen Kenned... King Kong coming to HD DVD, The Fifth Element on Blu-Ray
by John Sinnott (Sun 09-10-2006)
King Kong: Fans of Peter Jackson's 25-foot ape have something to beat their chests over as KING KONG will be coming to HD DVD on November 14th. The disc, released by Universal, will have a suggested retail price of $29.98 and boast 1080p resolution and... Vintage Horner, Goblin on DVD, and even a touch of Eastwood
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-22-2001)
During two weeks of tragedy and outrage, we are given a few eager diversions, filmusically, with which to rest, recuperate, and invigorate senses otherwise numbed by current events. A pair of early and long-awaited Horner scores see their first-ever CD re... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... Blu-Ray or HD-DVD?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 12-11-2007)
This week ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ arrives in three different formats of DVD: Standard DVD, High Definition DVD (HD-DVD) and Blu-Ray DVD. All of these formats are releasing the Harry Potter films in a box set. With... PINK FLOYD PULSE ON DVD, DAVID GILMOUR DVD LATER
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-17-2006)
Pink Floyd is finally releasing the DVD of their highly successful album, Pulse Freedom Vol. #3 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-26-2007)
What They SayWhat do you do when you discover everything you believe is a lie...and your freedom an illusion? Entering forbidden territory, Takeru has uncovered Eden's
most closely guarded secret—and finds himself being hunted by the Guidance Council. Sha... Freedom Vol. #5 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-05-2008)
What They SayAfter a 200,000-mile quest to Earth, Takeru somehow finds Ao - the girl in the photograph - living in a desolate Florida village among the ruins of the NASA space program. But he soon discovers his search for love has just begun... As he trie... Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...Freedom Vol. #2 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-31-2007)
What They SayDuring routine maintenance on the lunar surface, Takeru finds a strange capsule containing a single photograph. Captivated by the enigmatic girl in the photo, he scours the city in vain for clues to her identity. In desperation, Takeru and fr... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #03
by Kim Wolstenholme (Wed 10-05-2005)
What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat... Questions With Central Park Media
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-04-1998)
John,
I would like to once again extend my thanks for your time in answering these burning questions of the faithful anime fan.
This format has brought about somewhat of a new breed of fan, if the emails I get are any evidence. Many are becoming quite k... Anime Expo - Friday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Oh dear GOD this line is long. We finally made it inside O_o..... we'd given up hope. So here we are tired (Rei faaar more than me - he was in the AMV line this morning) and hungry and seriously lacking caffeiene. Here's the Q&am... Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite Original Soundtrack
by Lauren Goodnight (Fri 11-19-2004)
What They SayBeautiful maids galore and beautiful, regal melodies go together hand-in-hand in the \"Hanaukyo Maid Team~La Verite Original Soundtrack,\" featuring 26 playful instrumental tracks laced with prominent strings, flute, sax and piano led by comp... MR. & MRS. SMITH Unrated on DVD in June
by Karl Schneider (Tue 05-16-2006)
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Unrated Collector's Edition is coming to stores on June 6, 2006. The DVD stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as an emotionally distant married couple who discover they're each leading secret lives as assassins.The DVD will be available in... BAD BOYS II due on DVD in December
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 10-01-2003)
After netting $137 million bucks at theaters this past summer, Columbia Home Video will release BAD BOYS II as a two-disc special edition DVD on Tuesday, December 9. The movie will be presented in widescreen format and feature director Michael Bay, cast m... DVD - The Time is Now
by Roman Martel (Thu 10-01-1998)
Well, if you?re reading this, you must either have a DVD player or at least are thinking of getting one. You also may know by now the many benefits of the format, in comparison to VHS and LD. Let?s recap some of those for a moment. You get digital sound a... Pioneer DVL-919 DVD/LD Player (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Pioneer DVL-919 DVD/LD Player Review By Dustin Blaine Javier \"LD is dead! Long live DVD!!\" As a Laserphile for the past 5+ years, I refused to believe that, but if you pick up a copy of The DVD-Laserdisc Newsletter (formerly Th...KONG lands!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 03-28-2006)
While over the past few weeks I've been writing about bargain box sets of (most often) public domain titles, there's one way you can see a lot of these features for even less money. To be specific, for free. Sites like Veoh [http://www.veoh.com/] speciali... Apocalyptica Films New Video in L.A. featuring Slipknot singer
by Randall Larson (Wed 05-09-2007)
Finnish cello-rockers Apocalyptica have just finished filming a video in Los Angeles with director Tony Petrossian (Avenged Sevenfold, Rise Against, Slipknot) for the song "I'm Not Jesus.” Making a guest appearance in the track and the clip is ... Anime Expo - Complete Report
by Andrew Tei (Mon 07-09-2001)
Opening Ceremonies
Pioneer
TRSI
Media Blasters
Kikuko Inoue Press Panel
ADV Films
Bandai Entertainment
Viz
Synch Point
AnimEigo
Central Park Media
Tokyopop
Hi everyone! Quick report until the show gets going in an hour. The opening ceremonies o... Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
by Steve Brandon (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!In anticipation of AnimEigo's impending (but delayed) release of the first five volumes of the Urusei Yatsura TV series, I thought that I'd look at Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer, the second feature film, released in Japanese theatres in 198... Freedom Vol. #4 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-20-2008)
What They SayIn 1969, man landed on the moon. Now three centuries later, he returns to earth... With nothing but a photograph to guide him, Takeru flees the lunar city of Eden in search of a girl he\'s never met on a planet he\'s never seen. Thus begins t... Toshiba SD-2200 (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Toshiba SD-2200 Review - George Velez (September 2000) Vital statistics (Full statistics below): DVD/VCD/CD Audio Playback (No CD-R/CD-RW support) S-Video/Composite/Parallel Video Out Digital Coaxial and Optical (Toslink)/Analog/...Diamond May 2005 Solicitations (Wed 01-19-2005)
ANIME AIR MASTER VOLUME 3 DVD ANGELIUM DVD 1ANIMEPLAY: ISHIKA & HONORI INTERACTIVE DVD ARC THE LAD VOLUME 2 DVD ASTRO BOY: THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUME 6: SAME OLD DIRTY TRICKS DVD UNCUT BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 2 DVD CASE CLOS....hack//SIGN Vol. #1: Login
by Tom Chung (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!The technical aspects of the show and the LE box are pretty much as Chris has described it. The music and video are very well done and outstrip what\'s on Cartoon Network. Even the sound levels have been corrected so the background music does... La-La Land Hangs ‘Em High
by Randall Larson (Wed 05-23-2007)
La-La Land presents the official, studio-endorsed CD release of Dominic Frontiere’s iconic score to the classic 1968 MGM western Hang ‘Em High, starring Clint Eastwood and directed by Ted Post. Sony Special Products had previously released the... Freedom Vol. #1 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-09-2007)
What They SayContains episode 1.
In the 23rd century, mankind has fled earth and emigrated to the moon. The last outpost of civilization is the Lunar Republic of Eden, where the omnipresent Citizens Administration Council grants residents everything the... The final season of ANGEL comes to DVD
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-02-2004)
Fox Home Entertainment has slated February 25, 2005 for the release of the fifth and final season of ANGEL on DVD. The six-disc set will present all 21 episodes in anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1 aspect ratio) and in Dolby 2.0 stereo (in English, French and... ADV Films UK Announcements (Fri 10-24-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR THIRD VOLUME OF HELLSING GOTHIC ACTION-HORROR SERIES DRAWS MORE BLOOD ON 17TH NOVEMBER 2003 LONDON, UK, 20th October 2003—ADV Films today announced a 17th November 2003 release date for the third volume of the action...Shop @ AnimeOnDVD (Fri 11-19-2004)
The Sho has been updated with today\'s daily deals from Right Stuf. We\'ve also got their weekly sale information with the latest big deals on box sets, singles and more that are great ideas for stocking stuffers for your favorite anime fan:New Right Stuf...Bandai Visual Announces June 26 Release of First HD DVD Title "Freedom" (Mon 03-19-2007)
Product to be released simultaneously in North America and Japan under Bandai Visual flagship international label Honneamise TORRANCE, Calif., March 20, 2007 " Bandai Visual today announced the simultaneous U.S. and Japan release of the bestselling OVA ...DVD SHOPPING BAG- The Real Ghostbusters DVD Collection
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-25-2008)
At the San Diego Comic Con this year I noticed that there were a large amount of people running around dressed as Ghostbusters. They were there, power packs and all. There was a huge Ghostbusters video game booth (see my coverage on this now delay... HIGHLANDER WORLDWIDE (HIGHLANDER DOWN UNDER) L.A. WORKSHOP
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 02-17-2005)
When is a convention not a convention? The HIGHLANDER Worldwide (formerly known as Highlander Down Under) L.A. Workshop, held at the LAX Hilton in 2004, addressed that issue. It resembled a convention in many ways it had a lot of guests from the TV serie... Right Stuf Thanksgiving Week Sale (Thu 11-25-2004)
There\'s even bargains in here I can no longer pass up. It looks like I\'ll be reviewing a lot of Dragon Ball in the future...Happy Thanksgiving! Funimation has a delicious selection of titles available right now as well as some tasty pre-orders... so whi...Freedom Vol. #6 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-01-2008)
What They SayFirst Japanese animation in HD DVD/DVD twin format to be released simultaneously in Japan and North America, HD DVD includes HDi network function that allows to watch extra features, High-quality animation combining 2D and 3D graphics. Requir... 20 Questions with Manga Entertainment
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-24-1998)
Many thanks go out to the folks over at Manga who followed through with myself and the fans to try and answer some of the questions on the minds of DVD owners these days. The Q&A session took place with Mike Egan, the GM and Marketing Director in charge o... Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:1
by Ivan Oro (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!Neon Genesis Evangelion es una serie épica que narra conflictos. Conflictos entre dioses y humanos. Conflictos entre un joven y lo que el mundo espera de él. Shinji Ikari es ese joven que está creciendo, que está aprendiendo a madurar y convivi... BOURNE ULTIMATUM Hits DVD/HD-DVD Dec 11
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 11-13-2007)
Matt Damon is back as Jason Bourne for the latest installment of this smart, action-packed espionage series. Delivering signature Bourne fight and chase sequences, bring Bourne home on DVD and HD DVD Combo Disc December 11, 2007. All he wanted was to disa... Burn Up W
by Ivan Oro (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Locomotion hizo equipo nuevamente con ADVfilms para traernos BurnUp W. Este anime es para la gente que les gusta las pistolas y las chicas de enorme busto como Maya, Nanvel or Ryo. No sé si el director de esta serie tiene un complejo freudiano ... Urusei Yatsura DVD Shipping & Troubleshooting (Sat 01-01-2000)
The UY DVDs are shipping again. Here's a copy of the letter that we included with them, to update people. We will start shipping replacement discs to those of you who got bad discs (and told us about them!) on Tuesday. Dear Valued (and Patient!) UY DVD C...Fathers' Day DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-23-2006)
Warner Bros. has decided to clean out their stock of DVDs of the supernatural law firm thriller DEVIL'S ADVOCATE, the Steve McQueen cop action flick BULLIT, the Man vs. Nature adventure THE PERFECT STORM, the director's cut of ALEXANDER, the historic epic... Bulletproof Mizzy
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-18-2003)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSEric Serra's score for BULLETPROOF MONK, the Chow-Yun Fat martial arts fantasy by first-time feature director Paul Hunter released last week on DVD, is a pleasing mix of synth-ocated rhythms and sampled Asian textures. The sound... WALT DISNEY TREASURES: SILLY SYMPHONIES
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 02-13-2002)
Now you might think that the world of freelance writing is big bucks and buxom babes, and to be honest, it is – oh god, how it is. So when I tell you that recently I’ve been babysitting, well it’s not because I’m lacking cash from writing these little scr... A New Take on GALACTICA
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-18-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSStu Phillips' bombastic, rousing music to Glen A. Larson's (no relation) original 1978 TV series BATTLESTAR GALACTICA was one of the best things about that derivative space opera, a fully realized, authoritative, and wonderfully... Review: 'The Punisher' DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 08-29-2004)
When "The Punisher"
hit the big screen back in April, it marked the first time Marvel had stumbled
in their post-Blade series of films. The film garnered a mostly negative
reaction from critics. The schizophrenic tone of the movie left audiences
fee... Elite Entertainment: Re-Animating the Genre Classics on DVD Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 05-17-2002)
As head of Elite Entertainment, Vini Bancalari has long been providing fans with great home video versions of classic genre movies. He started with Laserdisc when that format was the collector's medium of choice, and has since moved on to DVD, but one thi... CPM March 2001 Releases (Mon 01-01-2001)
JET PLANES. GIANT ROBOTS. VERY SHORT SKIRTS. Agent Aika: Naked Missions DVD & Knights of Ramune DVD Available March 13th NEW YORK, NY - Central Park Media, leading distributor of Japanimation on DVD, is pleased to announce the DVD release of the fan se...The Case for Individual Disks
by Steve Brandon (-)
Now that the DVD format has essentially buried the endless subtitle vs. dub flame-war among die-hard Internet anime fans, I predict that the next great Otaku debate will be about the pros-and-cons of big box sets. (My own threshold for "big box sets" is a... DVD Shopping Bag: Looking Ahead to The DVD Horizon
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-19-2008)
The summer is over and with the fall in front of us it means only one thing. It is time to add those summer movies to the collection. Summer movies are not the only releases that we Maniacs look forward to though. Horror movies will start to populate the ... DVD Review of The Ray Harryhausen Collectible DVD Gift Set
by Tim Janson (Mon 11-10-2008)
Earlier this year, Sony release three of Stop-Motion animation genius Ray Harryhausen’s films on special edition DVDs. Now these three classics, It Came from Beneath the Sea, Earth Vs. the Flying Saucers, and 20 Million Miles to Earth, ... Bonus Features Unite for an eXcellent 'X2' DVD!
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 11-02-2003)
"X2: X-Men United" is
arguably one of the best (if not the best) comic book superhero movies of
all time. It gave the summer box office an early start and spent two weeks at
#1. In all likelihood, it'll rank as one of the top ten highest grossing mov... CPM January 2001 Releases (Wed 11-01-2000)
BATTLES AT SEA ON DVD! Virgin Fleet DVD & Silent Service DVD Available January 9th NEW YORK, NY - Central Park Media, leading distributor of Japanimation on DVD, is pleased to announce the DVD release of the action/adventure "Virgin Fleet," from the cr...ADV Films Announces October 10th Titles (Mon 09-11-2006)
HOUSTON, September 6, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the release of three exciting titles, including the Get Backers Season One Thin-Pack, Farscape Starburst Edition 4.3, and the fina...Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)
Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by: Adam Ferraro
The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate... Dominion Tank Police
by Renaud Dayen (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!An 2010 : le monde est couvert par un nuage bactérien empoisonné et des gangs dangereux contrôlent les villes. Un crime est commis toutes les 36 secondes. Que peut faire un citoyen sans défense ? Juste attendre la Tank Police !
La piste audio ... Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of œFreedom (a New Anime Title), œRoyal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise , œPatlabor The Movie and œPatlab (Tue 01-09-2007)
Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of "Freedom" (a New Anime Title), "Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise", "Patlabor The Movie" and "Patlabor 2 The Movie"...DVD & VHS This Week: July 23
by John Thonen (Tue 07-23-2002)
VIDEO NEWSMovie audiences
Kane Hodder reprises the role he's made famous in 2002's JASON X
© New Line Cinema
weren't waiting for the return of Jason Voorhees, but New Line is betting that the video rental audience is as they announce the Octo... del Toro to sign Hellboy DVDs in L.A.
by Rob M. Worley (Sun 07-25-2004)
Guillermo del Toro will be at Laser Blazer, in Los Angeles, to sign copies
of the 'Hellboy' DVD when it is released on Tuesday, July 27th from 5pm-9pm.
Laser Blazer is located at:
10587 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064 La-La Land Records presents BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: Season Two
by RANDALL LARSON (Mon 06-19-2006)
La-La Land Records presents BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: Season Two, the original soundtrack from the second season of the Sci-Fi Channel's critically acclaimed, top-rated television series starring Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, James Callis, Tricia Helfer... Anime Central - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-24-2002)
By Madeline ColeI know I\'m a day or so late, but I was recovering from that god awful
Funimation Lupin dub\' but more on that later! Well, I\'m sure what everyone
wants to hear is the industry news \' so here it is, in order of appearance:
Oh,... Not on DVD Shopping List
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-06-2007)
We’ve all seen how studios decide to release some underperforming theatrical features to DVD earlier than planned in order to maximize their marketing efforts. Well, that practice has finally begun to have negative repercussions. Theater chains i... Toshiba Officially Drops HD DVD Format
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 02-19-2008)
The High Definition race between Blu-Ray and HD DVD is officially over, Maniacs. We expected this to come soon after the trade announced hints last week but now Toshiba is sending out an official press release as confirmation.
Toshiba Corporation today a... DVD Shopping Bag: What If the WGA Strike Never Happened?
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-26-2008)
I am not Uatu, though I am still a Watcher. I observe all which occurs throughout this sprawling realm known as Mania. I see, I observe and I weigh. On the brink of revealing himself and others of his kind to the world, Nathan Petrelli was shot. Let us lo... Slayers Next
by Kenneth Lee (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!"The Slayers" anime series has proven to be one of the more successful and popular anime in both Japan and the US in recent years. The Slayers phenomenon spawned at least 3 complete TV seasons, 2 OAV series, and 4 movies to date! A few months a... New from La-La Land
by Randall Larson (Sat 07-08-2006)
La-La Land Records has announced three upcoming releases: SPACEBALLS will present the first score release of John Morris' music for Mel Brooks's Star Wars spoof the previous CD release was largely songs with only seven minutes of Morris' score. TANGO & C... Anime Expo - Full Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 06-01-2001)
Staff Reporter: Andrew Tei
Opening Ceremonies
Pioneer
TRSI
Media Blasters
Kikuko Inoue Press Panel
ADV Films
Bandai Entertainment
Viz
Synch Point
AnimEigo
Central Park Media
Tokyopop
Hi... Full ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Dvd Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-18-2007)
There's been a few changes to the DVD release of HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX by Warner Bros Home Video. One of those changes is the additional/deleted scenes which was originally listed as 10 minutes of footage not seen in the theatrical ver... DVD & VHS This Week: June 25
by John Thonen (Tue 06-25-2002)
VIDEO NEWSWhile we're all waiting for Quentin Tarantino to finally start production on his too long awaited new film, KILL BILL, we will at least be able to console ourselves with the re-releases of his ground-breaking, trend setting previous efforts. Up ... Goldsmith and Tyler releases from La La Land
by Randall Larson (Tue 04-18-2006)
On May 4th La La Land Records will release the first official pressing of BREAKHEART PASS, Jerry Goldsmith's 1975 score for the Charles Bronson western. The recording has been digitally transferred from the original mono tapes and is a limited edition of ... Pioneer 525 Codefree DVD Player (Modified Malaysian Model) (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayThe Review!Pioneer 525 Codefree DVD Player (Modified Malaysian Model) I picked up this unit on a recent trip to Japan, as my trusty Toshiba 2006 codefree DVD player (hand modified) was starting to get a bit too long in the tooth. Poor imag...Phantoms and Free DVD Players
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-09-2003)
In last week’s column, I put out an offer to sell my credibility in exchange for new electronics equipment. Well, no DVD player manufacturers or retailers have responded to my offer (which still stands), but I’m gonna tell you how you can get a DVD player... Upcoming Home Video and DVD Releases
by John Thonen (Tue 04-04-2000)
Late March, just after St. Patrick`s Day, came the regrettable release of the 5th entry in one of the worst film series of all time, Trimark Home Video`s, Leprechaun 5: In The Hood. So much for the luck of the Irish. Unlike most series, not a single one... Updates: Batman Begins DVD Menus, Flash DVD, Blade: Trinity (Thu 10-06-2005)
Check out these new images of the DVD menus from Batman Begins. Warner Home Video has announced a Jan. 10 release for The Flash: The Complete Series on DVD. Blade: Trinity, the third and final movie in the Marvel/New Line franchise, will debut thi...DVD & VHS This Week: April 2
by John Thonen (Tue 04-02-2002)
VIDIOCY NEWS LORD OF THE RINGS information is starting to come out regarding the DVD release of the film on August 6th. First up will be a two-disc "Theatrical Edition" with disc one offering the film as seen during its highly successful theatrical run. D... He Wasn't Faster Than That Speeding Bullet
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 02-07-2005)
The biggest news this week is that after this May, for the first time in nearly twenty years, the airways will be totally free of new STAR TREK episodes. ENTERPRISE is no more. For all the praiseworthy efforts of Manny Coto and company in trying to salvag... King of the Hill
by Edwin Peregrina (-)
Up until now, most anime companies have considered DVD as something not very important in their quest to be number one in the industry. But some companies are seeing the anime DVD market as ground yet to be claimed... ground that hasn't been sought after ... DVD This Week: August 27
by John Thonen (Tue 08-27-2002)
VIDEO NEWSProof, as if any was needed, that direct-to-video horror producers have no shame is the recent report (from CREATURE CORNER) of a sequel to the dreadful BLOODY MURDER. That film was an unexpected video hit, probably due to its cover art of a cha... Inu Yasha (2nd Travel) (Thu 07-04-2002)
What They SayCatalogue Number: DID 90171The Review!THE STORY (SPOILER ALERT!): Thankfully, Dynamic have added one more episode onto the DVD this time, so it contains episodes 3-5 Episode 3 (\"La Via del Ritorno Attraverso il Pozzo\", \"The Way Home Throu...DVD & VHS This Week: June 18
by John Thonen (Tue 06-18-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThe death bell has begun to ring for the VHS video system, a point made clear by a recent report in VIDEO BUSINESS magazine which tells that Circuit City has begun to phase out the format from their over six hundred stores. The article explains ... DVD This Week: April 30
by John Thonen (Tue 04-30-2002)
VIDEO NEWSSTAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - SEASON 3 had previously been announced by Paramount, but now the company is sharing info on the supplemental features that the twenty-six episode set will include. “Mission Overview” will be a featurette, with in... DVD & VHS This Week: April 9
by John Thonen (Tue 04-09-2002)
VIDEO NEWSEverybody has to start somewhere and Steven Spielberg first grabbed the attention of critics and audiences with the 1971 TV movie DUEL. On May 21st, Universal will bring the film to DVD in a special edition package featuring a Spielberg intervie... DVD News & Notes for July 10, 2001
by John Thonen (Tue 07-10-2001)
Universal's Golden Age Of Horror will soon be coming our way when Universal Studios unleashes a host of DVD double-features sure to whet the cinematic appetite of any classic-era horror movie fan. Not wanting to miss out on the interest generated by their... SMASH PUNY DVD!!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-06-2003)
This week’s DVD peeve: What should a DVD do when you put it in your playing device? Personally, I enjoy a good introduction as much as anybody, but I’d prefer that they’d get to the main menu as soon as possible and let me do the driving. However, as many... The Latest DVD News & Release Dates: July 24
by John Thonen (Tue 07-24-2001)
VIDEO NEWS· You can’t keep a good corpse down as Trimark Home Video has recently announced their August 3rd Special Edition release of RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3. Dan O’Bannon’s 1985 semi-sequel/spin-off of Georg... Hell on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-27-2004)
I've been rambling on nostalgically a lot about drive-ins this summer, but this weekend I'll be attending a convention that is actually doing something about it. Flash back Weekend's Horro'rama Drive-In will attempt to recreate the drive-in experience wit... GOTHAM KNIGHT DVD Details Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 02-25-2008)
DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation have collaborated to create a unique Batman experience in Batman: Gotham Knight. The all-new, original movie will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Order due date is June ... ADV Films UK Press Releases for February 2005 (Fri 01-07-2005)
ADV FILMS TO RELEASE NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: PLATINUM EDITION VOLUME 1 FIRST VOLUME OF THE SEMINAL, ACCLAIMED ANIME TELEVISION SERIES FILLED WITH EXTRAS GALORE, AVAILABLE 21st FEBRUARY 2005 LONDON, UK, 7th January 2005—ADV Films today announced a...Our Musical Pal
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 04-01-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSFrom La-La Land Records comes The Fantasy Film Music of George Pal (LLLCD 1016), a new limited edition collection of more than an hour's worth of music from the famed sci-fi producer's last seven films, much of which has never b... Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box (Wed 04-25-2001)
What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u...Tenchi Muyo Ultimate Edition
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!This review will be different from my "Tenchi in Tokyo" reviews. When I write my "Tenchi in Tokyo" reviews, it's within a few hours of seeing the episodes for the first time, so I'm recording my initial impressions. I first saw the "Tenchi Muyo... PHANTOM MENACE DVD Details
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-11-2001)
Lucasfilm may have set a DVD industry record in creating their coming STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE DVD. According to Video Premiere's sources, the project involved 1½ years and nearly $4 million to create. To give you an idea how big those fi... Anime on DVD: Otakon 1999 Travelogue (-)
Friday, July 2nd Convention day at last! Being the prompt people that Melanie and I are, we head off from outside of Philadelphia around 7 AM and drive down to Baltimore. While driving down I-95S, I shake my fist in the direction of Washington D.C. and ...