DVD Talk: March 2002 Archives

We're back from our trip to LA and the Lord of The Rings Event. It was great to see New Line so excited about DVD and their plans for the '3' upcoming DVD releases for Lord of The Rings. Although the event was fun, we most enjoyed the opportunity to talk with almost all the top online stores, all of which were there for the event!. We've got complete coverage of the Lord of The Rings DVDs and our experience at the event in Our Week in DVD and Movies.

Columnist G. Noel Gross barely avoids squealing like a giddy school girl over the uncensored release of Cheaters: Best of Season One. Join host Tommy Grand as he guides viewers through four salacious tales of infidelity replete with a Slurpee-lovin' stripper, failed rockers and a screaming catfight between two buxom babes. Elite tops itself with its Night of the Living Dead: Millennium Edition. More evangelical exploitation in Megiddo: Omega Code 2. Penthouse Pet Amy Lynn Baxter in Golfballs! Plus, responses to reader emails and It's Alive! joins CineSchlock-O-Rama's Most Wanted.

HKFlix.com has 5 new Ground Zero DVDs up on their site for $9.95 each. While we're really not fans of the Wu-Tang Clan (who introduce each movie), Ground Zero has packed these DVDs with a lot of bonus material including extra fight scenes. At $9.95 the Ground Zero DVDs are a good way to get a cheap Kung-Fu fix. Also, read DVD Talk Reviewer John Wallis' take on the other Ground Zero DVDs in this series

If you haven't checked in with The DVD Savant lately, you'll want to catch up with a number of his new musings and reviews including: a look at Criterion's release of Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon , Columbia Tri-Star's release of the HG Wells' First Men IN the Moon as well as an inadept look at The Hollywood Children of Ray Harryhausen who directed First Men IN the Moon - it's 'Savant Gold'! Finally, be sure not to miss The DVD Savant's review of The Atomic Cafe - the famous 1982 'duck and cover' classic, a subversively funny amalgam of propaganda films from the 50's.

This week we have a very special giveaway to celebrate the DVD Release of Strictly Ballroom. One lucky DVD Talk member will win a Strictly Ballroom Poster signed by Director Baz Lhurmann. and three other lucky winners will each win a copy of the Strictly Ballroom DVD which features: commentary by director and co-writer Baz Luhrmann, production designer and co-costumer Catherine Martin, and choreographer John "Cha Cha" O'Connell, "Samba to Slow Fox" dance documentary, and more. Enter the Strictly Ballroom Giveaway Now.

Enter this week's Spy Game Giveaway where you can enter to win one of five Spy Game DVDs featuring : 'Clandestine Ops': feature length enhanced viewing takes you behind the scenes in the filmmaking process with never-before-released information, deleted and alternate scenes, commentary with Director Tony Scott, commentary with producers Marc Abraham and Douglas Wick and more. Enter Now for your chance to win a Spy Game DVD

There are so many DVD announcements each week it's easy for non-blockbuster movies to slip thought the cracks. That's why we wanted to feature the announcement for the Japanese Horror flick Audition. Set for release 5/7 Audition will be presented in Anamorphic Widescreen, Dolby Digital 2.0 Japanese with English Subtitles and include an interview with Miike Takashi who is often compared to David Lynch and Dario Argento. Pre-Order Audition Now

The popular Stephen King mini-series Rose Red is going to be making its way on to DVD May 14. Rose Red (weighing in at 254 mins!) will feature a Full Frame Transfer (it's original aspect ratio), Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, a special 1 hour behind the scenes documentary, storyboard gallery and 'production commentary'. Pre-Orer Rose Red Now

We've got confirmation that indeed the release date for The Simpsons: Season Two Collectors Edition is moving from June 11th to July 23 The Simpsons: Season Two Collectors Edition will feature: Commentary for each episode, Interview with Matt Groening, A documentary on the creation of an episode, A report on the Emmy Awards, and more! Pre-Order The Simpsons: Season Two Collectors Edition at DeepDiscountDVD for only $36.60 with free shipping

Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone may not come out untill May 28, but April 1st the last date you can take advantage of DeepDiscountDVDs extremely low price on Harry Potter of $16.89 with FREE Shipping. This is a real steal of a deal considering the MSRP for Harry Potter is a whopping $26.99. Harry Potter Widescreen Edition features a 16x9 enhanced Widescreen transfer (2.35:1), Dolby Digital 5.1 EX audio, Deleted Scenes, and a number of tours and multimedia goodies which involve virtual tours, quidditch tutorials, potion and spell games. Don't Miss Out on this Great Deal!

DVD Talk is giving away 5 Copies of the steamy Original Sin Unrated DVD - which features two new scenes and an extended love scene not included in the theatrical release of the movie. In addition to the new scenes Original Sin Unrated DVD features a director’s audio commentary, a music video and more. Enter now for your chance to win & check out MGM.com for more info on Original Sin Unrated DVD! Because Original Sin is Unrated you must be at least 18 years or older to enter

And the winners are.... Nope we're not talking about the Academy Awards, we're talking about the winners for the latest DVD Talk Giveaways. See if your name is among the luck DVD Talkers who won these recent DVD Talk Giveaways: Evil Dead Book Of The Dead, Cop On A Mission, Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back, HTMarket Home Theater Giveaway and Ghost World. If you didn't win don't fret, we've got a TON of great giveaways coming your way!

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Buena Vista has announced the official release date for Amelie (7/16) however no details of the release will be announced until after the Academy Awards. With 2 Extremely feature rich releases in France and Quebec, Buena Vista has the ability to draw from a ton of additional content to make a Special Edition of Amelie. What it will probably boil down to is economics. So we want DVD Talkers to show their support for an Amelie:SE by posting their thoughts and feelings about the release & we will be forwarding them directly to our contact at Buena Visa Home Video.

Mr Show fans rejoice! The on-again-off-again release of Mr Show - The Complete First and Second Seasons has a new and firm release date of June 11th! The Mr Show. The 2 DVD set will include: Full 10 Episode Commentary, 'Fuzz" The Musical Featuring Ronnie Dobbs, A Half-Hour 'Best of Mr. Show' , Ten TV Spots and More. If you've seen Mr Show you know why this DVD release is so exciting, if not, you owe it yourself to check out Mr Show!

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Swedish sensation Marie Liljedahl stars as Inga a shy young woman on the verge of a sexual awakening in the artful, 1967 erotic classic by Joseph Sarno. Spin the Wheel O' Endings with Joy Ride. PG-13 redemption means more flesh 'n' blood for Soul Survivors: The Killer Cut. CineSchlocker fave Robert Forster turns Vigilante. Plus, responses to reader emails and The Perils of Gwendoline joins CineSchlock-O-Rama's Most Wanted.

If you're looking for a great deal on Used DVDs, check out this great deal from MovieGallery.com: Take 40% off any purchase of $50 or more with the coupon code CLEANSPRING. With many used DVDs priced under $10 this is a great deal to pick up quite a few DVDs at really exceptional prices!

This week The DVD Savant takes a look at MGM's Boxcar Bertha - Martin Scorsese's first commercial picture, directed for Roger Corman at AIP with Barbara Hershey and David Carradine. Savant also takes a look at Fox's Sexy Beast - a very slick new gangster movie that's gotten a lot of attention for its ferocious Ben Kingsley performance, and Anchor Bay's a pretty remarkable disc of Disney's The Watcher in the Woods, a thriller that's much more entertaining for its last-minute reshoots, than for itself. Read all this and more in this week DVD Savant.

Only the best DVDs get DVD Talk's Highest rating. And we'd like to report that In The Mood For Love: Criterion Edition has joined the 'elite' ranks of the DVD Talk Collectors Series. Other recent DVDs given this rating include: The Usual Suspects: SE , Spider Baby: SE , Atlantis: The Lost Empire Collectors Edition , A Sunday in Hell . We invite you to check out our DVD Talk Collectors Series reviews and see some of the absolute best DVD has to offer!

If you're looking for a comprehensive list of the movies coming to DVD this year look no further than DVD Talk's Coming Soon Page, which we've just done a massive update to (adding more than 400 titles!!!) including pre-order links and release dates for: Blue Velvet: SE, Gosford Park, Legend Ultimate Edition, Royal Tenenbaums, Shallow Hal, Waking Life and many more!

Overstock.com has a huge DVD Blowout Sale with many titles 50% or more off. Because quantities are limited some of these deals may get snagged quick but here's a sampling of their crazy sale: The Talented Mr. Ripley $14.99, Superman $12.99, Spy Kids $14.99, Shaft $6.99, Jaws $12.99 and more. $10 off $100 (first time customer) or 5% off.

This week we've got another special giveaway from HTMarket.com. Enter for your chance to win the Home Theater Master 10 Device Remote - an amazing device to control all your Home Theater Components. Also enter to win one of 5 copies of the highly rated Sound & Vision Home Theater Tune Up DVD a great DVD to make sure your system is set-up correctly and finely tuned. Enter Now for your chance to win!

Paramount has announced the DVD release for the Cameron Crowe remake of Abre los ojos (Open Your Eyes). Set for release on May 21st, Vanilla Sky will feature: Audio commentary with Cameron Crowe & composer Nancy Wilson featuring a conversation with Tom Cruise, 2 featurettes "Prelude To A Dream" & "Hitting It Hard", interview with Paul McCartney, a never-before-seen teaser and more. Pre-Order Vanilla Sky at DVDEmpire.com at 35% off!

Poker Industries has issued another coupon for DVD Talk Members. Get 10% off your order with the coupon code DVDTK03. Also all orders of $50.00 or more are upgraded to FREE SHIPPING! Check out these featured films at Poker Industries: 2002 (All region ), Avenging Fist ( All region), Daughter Of Darkness 2 (All region ), Peony Pavilion (2-Disc Set), Address Unknown ( All region 2 disc set), Christmas In August (Special Ed. 2-Disc Set), Guns & Talks (2-Disc Set - Region 3), Ring 0 (PAL Format) and more!

Fox has announced the DVD release for the Second Season of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Set for release on 6/11 Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Complete Second Season will be presented in full frame with 2.0 Dolby Surround, and feature: select audio commentary by Writer/Director Joss Whedon, David Greenwalt and co-writer Marti Moxom, select episode screenplays, interviews with Joss Whedon, Making of featurettes and more. Pre-Order Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Complete Second Season or click the 'more' link for a complete disc by disc breakdown!

Check out the DVD Talk Review Database which now has over 3000 DVD Reviews! Here are some the latest:


	• The Bad News Bears • The Bingo Long Traveling All Stars & Motor Kings • Bully • In The Mood For Love: Criterion • The Larry Sanders Show • Loves of a Blonde: Criterion	• The One: SE • Replacement Killers: SE • Samurai Jack • Session 9 • Sexy Beast • Training Day • LOTS MORE!!!!

HBO has announced the DVD release of Sex in The City - The Complete Third Season. Set for release on May 21, Sex in The City - The Complete Third Season will be presented in full frame with Dolby 2.0 Surround and feature audio commentary with Executive Producer Michael Patrick King on 4 of the episodes. Pre-Order Sex in The City - The Complete Third Season Now.

Adrienne Barbeau shotguns twisted sisters in a gloriously gory ode to '80s slapstick horror called The Convent. Dirty ol' auteur Larry Clark ogles Bijou Phillips in the true-crime drama Bully. Debbie Rochon goes postal in American Nightmare. Schlockmeister John Bacchus proves he's the master of erotic parodies with Play-Mate of the Apes -- enter to win one of six copies in this exclusive dvd giveaway! Plus, responses to reader emails and Night of the Demons joins CineSchlock-O-Rama's Most Wanted.

Disney/Pixar have announced the DVD release for Monsters Inc.. Set for release on September 17 Monsters Inc. will be a 2 DVD Special Edition and feature: both Full Frame and Widescreen Editions of the film, Dolby Digital EX Aufio, Commentary with the filmakers, Outakes, a special DVD Only new short feature "Mike's New Car", an amazing number of making of and behind the scenes features and tons more. Pre-Order Monsters Inc. Now or click 'More' for the complete specs:

This week we're extremely excited to bring you a DVD Talk giveaway for the 'definitive' Evil Dead DVD release: The Evil Dead (Book Of The Dead Limited Edition). We're giving away 5 copies of this fantastic Limited Edition DVD which features: Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES audio tracks, Commentary by director Sam Raimi and producer Robert Tapert & star Bruce Campbell, an all-new featurette tracing the films history, an all-new 26 minute documentary by Bruce Campbell, Behind the scenes footage and much much more! Enter now for your chance to win The Evil Dead (Book Of The Dead Limited Edition)

Disney has announced the highly anticpated DVD release for Beauty and The Beast Platinum Edition. The 2 DVD Special Edition is set for release on October 8 and will feature three versions of the film: the Special Edition with the all-new musical sequence "Human Again," the Original Theatrical Edition, and the Work-In-Progress Edition, as shown at the 1991 New York Film Festival. Beauty and The Beast Platinum Edition is packed with a dizzying array of special features including: Audio Commentary From The Filmmakers, Karaoke/Sing-Along Track, Bringing The Story To The Screen, Early Presentation Reel, Alternate Version: "Be Our Guest", Alternate Score: The Transformation, Original Demo Recordings With Introduction By Alan Menken and much much more! Pre-Order Beauty and The Beast Platinum Edition Now and click 'more' for the complete disc by disc breakdown of all the features:

Wondering why the DVD Savant has such a huge and loyal following? Look no further than his recent coverage of the special edition DVD release of AI Artificial Intelligence, a massively detailed look at the landmark collaboration between Steven Spielberg and the late Stanley Kubrick. Read The DVD Savant's take on AI and it will change the way you look at the DVD!

Fox has announced the DVD release for the Huges Brother's From Hell. Set for release on May 14, From Hell will feature both Dolby Digital and DTS Audio, Audio Commentary From The Hughes Brothers (a surprise since they originally had not planned on doing one), 23 Deleted Scenes with original alternate ending, 4 featurettes including HBO special "A View from Hell", Interactive documentary "Jack the Ripper: 6 Degrees of Separation", A "making of" behind-the-scenes with Hughes Brothers, "Tour of the White Chaple" Documentary and more! Pre-Order From Hell Now