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Archive for the ‘DVD Talk’ Category

October 29th, 2008

New on DVD: Oct. 28, 2008

Tinker Bell. The little pixie gets her own movie, and yes, she has a backstory filled with magic and wonder. Voices include Mae Whitman, Kristen Chenoweth, America Ferrera, and Raven. Rated G.[Gecko Preview] [Official Site] [Buy It]
Kitt Kittredge: An American Girl. Abigail Breslin plays the American Girl, helping her family through the Great Depression. […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

October 27th, 2008

Blu-ray Giveaway - Die Another Day / Dr. No

Fox/MGM is releasing James Bond movies on Blu-ray in various collections, and I’ve got several to give away! Today’s Giveaway:
THE BlU-RAYS: “Die Another Day” and “Dr. No” on Blu-ray, both including tons of special features.
THE GIVEAWAY: I have TWO sets to give away, meaning two winners will each receive one “Die Another Day” and one […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 379 comments

October 23rd, 2008

CG-Animated "The Nutty Professor" on DVD Nov. 25

“The Nutty Professor” is coming to DVD on Nov. 25, 2008. I’ve lost track of how many versions there are, but hey, if the formula works…
This one is a CG-animated version from The Weinstein Company, Rainmaker Entertainment, and Genius Products, and pairs up Drake Bell (“Drake and Josh”) as young Harold and comedic […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

October 23rd, 2008

Looney Tunes: Golden Collection, Vol. 6 and Spolight Collection, Vol. 6 Now on DVD - VIDEO

Sometimes, it’s just nice to go back to the originals and watch the real deal, you know what I mean? I love the old cartoons for that very reason. They’re just pure, unadulterated entertainment with smart writing. They didn’t just phone it in, like a lot of the modern cartoons.
Warner Bros. has slowly […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

October 21st, 2008

New on DVD - Oct. 21, 2008

The Incredible Hulk. The big green guy (Edward Norton) comes to DVD and Blu-ray, with plenty of cool bonus features. It’s popcorn-tastic! [Gecko Review] [Bonus Feature Videos] [Bonus Feature Details] [Official Site]
The Strangers. Just in time for Halloween, Liv Tyler gets freaked out at a cabin in the woods. Where else?! [Official Site]
James Bond […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

October 20th, 2008

"The Incredible Hulk" Bonus Features - VIDEO

“The Incredible Hulk” hits store and cyber-shelves tomorrow, and I’ve got a few clips of the bonus features. We really did like the movie in this household, and just watched it again on DVD. Though the storyline lacks a little something, the special effects are awesome. And the 3-Disc Special Edition DVD features over two […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

October 20th, 2008

"Tinker Bell" - Premiere Pics!

On Oct. 28, 2008, the beloved “Tinker Bell” comes to life in her very own CG-animated movie on DVD and Blu-ray. And she gets to talk this time! I can’t wait for this movie, being a Tinker Bell fan from way back.
It tells the behind-the-scenes story of the little pixie. Long before Peter […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 2 comments

October 15th, 2008

"War/Dance" Review - Blog Action Day 2008

In honor of Blog Action Day, which is focusing on poverty this year, I’m reviewing “War/Dance,” a thoughtful, heartbreaking, and inspiring film. It made the film festival circuit last year, had a limited theatrical release on Nov. 9, 2007, and hit DVD shelves on April 15, 2008.
The documentary follows several children who’ve been […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 7 comments

October 15th, 2008

New on DVD: Oct. 14, 2008

“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” I loved this movie more than a lot of the other reviewers who gave it so-so reviews. It’s just fun! I don’t need to pick a movie like this apart piece by piece. [Gecko Review] [Bonus Features] [Buy It]
“War, Inc.” John Cusack plays a hitman hired […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

October 15th, 2008

Karen Allen Talks "Indiana Jones"

“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” is out on DVD and Blu-ray this week. ComingSoon.net sat down with Karen Allen, who talked about the movie and her future. Highlights:
On re-visiting the character of Marion: “It felt fantastic. I’ve had so many people who came up to me and said, “When […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments