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April 30, 2002
Warner Bros Announces Requested DVDs
 Warner Bros has announced a number of VERY REQUESTED DVDs all set for release on August 6, including both Time After Time and Them from (CineSchlock-O-Rama's Most Wanted List DVD's announced include: Clash Of The Titans ,
Exorcist II: The Heretic (Alternate Ending),
Gremlins: Special Edition , Gremlins II (both Gremlins with Joe Dante Commentary), The Swarm,Them, Time After Time (with Commentary by Malcolm McDowell, David Warner and Nicholas Meyer), V: The Final Battle (a 2 DVD Set) and Wolfen (with Commentary by Albert Finney, Diane Venora and Edward James Olmos)
April 29, 2002
Speed Gets the 5 Star Treatment
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April 28, 2002
2002 Olympic Games Highlights DVD Giveaway
 The 2002 Winter Olympics have come and gone, but now you can have a chance to catch some of the highlights on NBC's 2002 Olympic Games Highlights DVD featuring highlights of: The Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Snowboarding, Men's Hockey, and the controversial Pairs Figure Skating Championships and more! This week we're giving away 10 copies of 2002 Olympic Games Highlights DVD so be sure to enter for your chance to win!!! MGM has announced the DVD Release for the latest Bruce Willis flick Hart's War. Set for release on July 9th, Hart's War will feature: audio commentary with Bruce Willis, Director Gregory Hoblit and Writer Billy Ray, a second commentary track with producer David Forster, and deleted scenes with Directors Commentary. The DVD will feature a high-def transfer enhanced for 16x9 TVs with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Pre-Order Hart's War now at 30% off!
Given Ernest Goes to Camp is among CineSchlock-O-Rama's Most Wanted, word of its planned September release was fantastic news for all CineSchlockers. However, Disney has since revealed it'll be BOTH bare-bones AND Pan & Scan! So, CineSchlock-O-Rama contacted director John Cherry who pledged his support of our campaign for a widescreen SPECIAL EDITION release of the original, the flick that launched EIGHT sequels, yes, the slapstick epic Ernest Goes to Camp! Be heard! Join the campaign today! We've had a number of great DVD Giveaways on DVD Talk. And now we've pulled the winners for the most recent onese. See if your name is among the lucky DVD Talkers who won these DVD Talk Giveaways: Shackelton,
Strictly Ballroom, Usual Suspects, Bull Durham,
Original Sin Unrated, Boltz Steel Furniture, Spy Game, and Ultimate Fights. If you didn't win, don't fear we've got more great DVD Talk Giveaways coming your way including this week's 2002 Olympic Games Highlights DVD
April 27, 2002
The Affair of the Necklace
 Warner Bros has announced the DVD release for The Affair of the Necklace with Hilary Swank. The Affair of the Necklace is set for release on June 25, and will feature: Commentary by Director Charles Shyer, 2 Documentaries: The Affair Of The Necklace: "The Making Of A Scandal" and "Designing Affair", Additional Scenes a Gag Reel and more. Pre-Order The Affair of the Necklace Now
April 26, 2002
Ultra-Mega-Troma-Thon
 This week we've got an Ultra-Mega-Troma-Thon with coverage of 2 Troma premieres. First up CineSchlock-O-Rama gives us the complete run down on the Dallas premiere of Citizen Toxie. Next up, we take the wraps off of Cinema Gotham, a new column by DVDTalk reviewer Gil Jawetz that covers the wide world of New York movie making and watching and his run down on Troma's latest NYC Event.
April 24, 2002
Gosford Park
 USA Films (which is now Universal) has announced the DVD release for Gosford Park. Set for release on June 25th, Gosford Park with be presented in Anamorphic widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio and feature: A Commentary track with Director Robert Altman production designer Stephen Altman and producer David Levy, A second Commentary with screenwriter Julian Fellows, The making of Gosford Park, a feature on the authenticity of Gosford Park, Deleted scenes, and a Filmmakers Q&A session. Pre-Order Gosford Park Now Warner Bros. has announced the DVD Release for A Walk to Remember with teeny pop-star Mandy Moore. Set for release on July 9th A Walk to Remember will feature two separate commentaries: one by actors Shane West, Mandy Moore and director Adam Shankman; the other by novelist Nicholas Sparks and screenwriter Karen Janszen, as well as Mandy Moore's "Cry" music video. Pre-Order A Walk to Remember
April 21, 2002
Todd McFarlane Giveaway
 This week we've got a very special Todd McFarlane Giveaway! Enter for your chance to win one of 5 special Todd McFarlane Prize Packs including a McFarlane-autographed copy Todd McFarlane - The Devil You Know DVD from Docurama and a Spawn Figure from McFarlane Toys . Enter Now for your chance to win! Warner Bros has announced the DVD release for The Majestic directed by Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption/Green Mile). Set for release on July 9th, The Majestic will feature Sand Pirates of the Sahara, the movie within the
movie, eight minutes of additional scenes and the theatrical trailer.
Pre-Order The Majestic.
 This week The DVD Savant has gone review crazy with his takes on some of this months notable releases. Check out what The DVD Savant had to say about the much talked about Mulholland Dr., the highly anticipated anime DVD release for Metropolis and the upcoming Ocean's Eleven . Also check out Savant's reviews for:
Bob le flambeur, The Atomic Cafe Grass, The Blind Beast and
Giants and Toys. Read all this and more at The DVD Savant Universal has announced the DVD release for A Beautiful Mind . Set for release on June 25th A Beautiful Mind will be a 2 DVD 'Awards Edition' available in both Widescreen and Full Frame Editions and feature commentary with Director Ron Howard and Sreenwriter Akiva Goldsman, deleted scenes, film-to-storyboard comparisons, and three features: 'A Beautiful Partnership', 'Meeting John Nash', and 'makeup and production design'. Pre-Order A Beautiful Mind Now For some strange reason I Am Sam isn't up for pre-order at most of the major online DVD sites. Maybe it's because New Line is so focused on Lord of The Rings, that this 'little' movie got overlooked. Set for release on June 18th, I Am Sam is the latest addition to New Line's Platinum Series and features: Filmmaker Commentary with Director/Co-Screenwriter Jessie Nelson,
Original Documentary Becoming Sam, Deleted/Alternate Scenes with Optional Director Commentary, and more. If you're a fan of Sean Penn you'll want to check out his great work in I Am Sam which IS up for pre-order at DVDEmpire and Deep Discount DVD! To coincide with the live action theatrical release of Scooby Doo, Warner Bros is releasing more classic Scooby Doo on DVD. On June 6 Warners will release: Scooby Doo And The Ghoul School, Scooby Doo Goes Hollywood, and Scooby Doo's Creepiest Capers. Each DVD will be presented in full frame with Dolby Digital 2.0 audio and each include a music video, a game and picture gallery
April 18, 2002
Defective Spy Game DVDs
 If you've got the Spy Game DVD and aren't able to turn off the 'English Titles For The Hearing Impared', you're not alone. We've tested the disc on 2 of our Toshiba players and the player which we got from Total Movie and it had problems on all 3 systems! We also have reports that the Spy Game DVD has this problem on some Pioneer and Sony players. If you've got one of these defective discs Here's What to DoApril 16, 2002
Return to Neverland
 Walt Disney has announced the release of their latest theatrical animated movie: Return to Neverland (aka Peter Pan 2). Set for release on 8/20 Return to Neverland will feature: 1.66:1 widescreen transfer optimized for 16x19 TVs, both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 audio, Deleted Scenes with commentary by producer Chris Chase and executive in charge of production Sharon Morrill, Jonatha Brooke video for “I’ll Try” and more! Pre-Order Return to Neverland today.
April 14, 2002
Boltz Steel Furniture Giveaway!
 This week we're excited to bring you a special giveaway from Boltz Steel Furniture . Enter for your chance to win the highly regarded MM-160 high capacity multimedia storage system.
The MM-160 Features: 100% Solid Steel construction with a bake on clear coat finish, Nickel Plated Hardware, Room For 160 DVDs, 220 CDs or 84 VHS and more. Enter now!
 Buena Vista has announced the DVD release for Tim Burton's Ed Wood. Set for release on August 13th, the complete features for Ed Wood are not available yet, but rumors are it's bare bones. If you're interested in checking out the real Ed Wood and his films, on May 14, Image Entertainment is releasing The Haunted World of Ed D.Wood, JR an 83min documentary as well as Night of The Ghouls. Out now are Plan 9 from Outer Space , Bride of the Monster, Glen or Glenda and Jail Bait.
April 12, 2002
Lord of The Ring Pre-Orders Are Up!
 Today is the day when retailers can start taking pre-orders for The Lord of The Rings: Theatrical Edition which is set for release on August 6th and feature 3 documentaries, fifteen featurettes, and early look at two towers and more. Here's the run down of who has it up and for how much: Buy.com $17.99 with Free Shipping, DVD Empire - $20.97 BestBuy.com $22.99 + $10 off Coupon (for next purchase),
Amazon.com $22.46
 The makers of Boogeymen return with Ultimate Fights -- enter to win one of five copies in this exclusive dvd giveaway! Spend time in The Hole with yummy Thora Birch. Join a double-feature exploration of Forbidden Sins and Human Desires with CineSchlocker fave Shannon Tweed. Go Behind Enemy Lines with alleged action-hero Owen Wilson. Plus, responses to reader emails and The Final Eye joins CineSchlock-O-Rama's Most Wanted.
April 11, 2002
Kung Fu DVDs $4.99-$9.99
 HKFlix is running an 'April Madness Sale' on Old School Kung Fu DVDs from Crash Cinema. Pick up Crash Cinema DVDs at 40%-50% off. Prices for Crash Cinema DVDs in the sale range from $4.95 to only $9.95. Here are some reviews of Crash Cinema titles: Invincible Pole Fighter , Avenging Warriors of Shaolin . Also don't forget the special HKFlix Coupon For DVD Talkers: Get Free Shipping when you purchase 2 or more DVDs!
April 09, 2002
Kate & Leopold DVD
 Buena Vista has announced the DVD release for the Hugh Jackman/ Meg Ryan romantic comedy Kate & Leopold. Set for release on June 11th Kate & Leopold will feature Director's Commentary with James Mangold, Deleted Scenes with Director Commentary, Starz/Encore "On the Set" featurette, Sting "Until" Music Video and more. DVDEmpire has Kate & Leopold at 30% off for $20.99.
 Don't miss out on Exclusive Deals and Offers! We've just launched a new Special Offer Newsletter where we'll be mailing out special offers and discounts on DVDs and more. Sign up now as very soon there will be an new release DVD sold at 50% in Very Limited Quantity which the people on the Special Offer Newsletter will get first crack at!!! Don't miss out! Sign up today!
April 08, 2002
New DVD Talk Section and Newsletter!!!
 There are so many great Independent, Foreign, and 'Art House' films released on DVD each week we've decided to create a new section of DVD Talk devoted to them! The new section (and weekly newsletter) is called Independently Minded DVD and will feature news, trailers, and links to films you might otherwise miss on DVD. This week we take a look at announcements for L.I.E., Tell Me Something, The Century Hotel and more. This week we're excited to bring you a special giveaway for A&E's Shackelton starring Kenneth Branagh. This fantastic 3 DVD set features the 3 hour feature Shackelton in addition to a 50 minute featurette: "The Making Of Shackleton", Ernest Shackleton episode of A&E's award winning series Biography and a 2 hour bonus program from the History Channel: Antarctica: A Frozen History. Enter to win on of 5 copies of Shackelton DVD Now!
 Maybe the third time will be a charm as MGM announces a special 'R' rated 'extended cut' of the super-criticized Rollerball on DVD 6/18. In addition to an extended version of the film Rollerball: Special Edition will also feature a 'Future Sport' featurette focusing on the action scenes, audio commentary by Chris Klein, Rebecca Ramijin-Stamos and LL Cool J, an interactive Rollerball yearbook, and a Rob Zombie Video. Pre-Order Rollerball: Special Edition
 If you were as captivated with Audrey Tautou in Amelie as we were, you'll be happy to hear that New Yorker Films is releasing another film starring Audrey Tautou called Happenstance on April 23 a film about a random series of unlikely events results in two people meeting. DeepDiscountDVD has Happenstance well below everyone else at 40% off with free shipping! You're not going to find a better deal on Happenstance!
April 07, 2002
DVD Savant Goes Native over Joe Versus The Volcano
 This week The DVD Savant has gone native and is beating his drum over Warner Bros. DVD release for Joe Versus The Volcano. Find out why Joe is a Savant Favorite despite the films notorious bad rep. Will Joe Versus The Volcano be revered as a classic or flop? Read The DVD Savant and find out. Also, while you're there be sure to check out his reviews for Strait-Jacket, Iron Monkey and Mr. Sardonicus!
April 05, 2002
Updated Details on Memento:LE
 We've got some interesting news about the upcoming 2 Disc Memento: Limited Edition (set for release on 5/21). Memento: LE will be a VERY unique DVD centered entirely around the 'mental health' file of Leonard Shelby, where you will need to do some work to even access the special features. Update: we are now told Memento: LE DVD will allow you to watch the DVD in chronological order - but it will be hidden as an Easter Egg on the disc. Get the complete details and more on this unique feature.April 03, 2002
Don't Be Down - A Bare Bones Black Hawk Down Announced
 Columbia Tri-Star has announced the DVD release for Black Hawk Down on June 11th. Although there was lots of talk from Ridley Scott about special features for Black Hawk Down the June 11th release is pretty light on features. Black Hawk Down will be presented in 16x9 enhanced widescreen from a Digitally High Def master, Dolby Digital 5.1 audio and will feature: "On The Set" Featurette and Theatrical trailers. If we were betting men, we'd say there'll be a 'SE' of this in 6-8 months ala Memento... but who knows. Pre-Order Black Hawk Down at 35% off.
April 02, 2002
Reader Mailbag - What Remains - Remains of The Day
 DVD Talk Reader Robert Rasmussen noted that the 'Pan and Scan' VHS release of Remains of The Day seemed to have picture information at the top and bottom of the screen that wasn't in the 2.35:1 DVD Release: "Probably the most important scene in the film is "The Book". Miss Kenton corners Mr. Stephens in his office and pries a book from his hands. In the VHS version the struggle with the book in picture can clearly be watched. In the DVD version bottom of the frame impedes this subject matter; the book and her hands struggling with his". We posed the question to Columbia Tri-Star and got a great response discussing 'Super 35mm' and the difference between what you see with Pan & Scan and Widescreen - Read their response. MORE...
 Fantastic news for fans of Amelie: Buena Vista HAS decided to give this AMAZING film special edition treatment. We now have the complete confirmed details for Amelie! Set for release on July 16 Amelie will be presented in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio enhanced for 16 x 9 televisions in Dolby Digital 5.1 French with English subtitles and feature: Audition footage from the cast, interviews with Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet & the cast, Making of Amelie, Storyboard comparisons and more! Read our complete rundown of the Amelie FeaturesApril 01, 2002
Monster's Ball DVD
 Lions Gate Entertainment has announced the DVD release for the Academy Award winning Monster's Ball. Set for release on 6/11, Monster's Ball will be presented in Anamorphic widescreen (2.35) and Dolby Digital 5.1 and feature: Audio Commentary with director Marc Forster, Audio Commentary with Marc Forster and actors Halle Berry & Billy Bob Thornton, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes, and the Featurette: "Making of the Music". Pre-Order Monster's Ball Now.
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