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Criterion’s GODZILLA Blu Ray is everything we hoped for. . . and more!

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Godzilla The Criterion Collection When it comes to giant monsters, none are more famous than Godzilla. And with Criterion’s new release of the monster’s premiere outing now on Blu Ray, it’s a good reminder as to why the character and the film still remain at the forefront of monster culture. Not only is this a… [Continue Reading]

“JAWS” Trio Gets Blu Release Date

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JAWS fans rajoice! We recently announced Universal’s remastering of a number of their classic titles for Blu-ray release, including Spielberg’s toothy standard-setter. As it turns out, the original JAWS will be accompanied by parts 2 and 3 this August 14, when all three films street. And yes, part 3 is listed as being in 3D!… [Continue Reading]

Fox Gives “WIZARDS” Royal Blu Treatment

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Twentieth Century Fox just announced they are releasing an anniversary Blu-ray edition of Ralph Bakshi’s influential 1977 fantasy brain twister WIZARDS. In a press release, Fox elaborates on the package, hitting stores on March 13, and shares several photos of the fantastic looking packaging. Twentieth Century Fox’s first-ever animated film, created by renowned director Ralph… [Continue Reading]

Blu Ray Review: GAMERA TRILOGY

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GAMERA TRILOGY (GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE-1995, GAMERA 2: ATTACK OF LEGION-1996, GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS-1999) Blu-Ray Mill Creek What can I say? When it comes to Kaiju (giant Japanese monsters) Gamera has always been the Rodney Dangerfield of the bunch: he just can’t get no respect. Sure, he may look like a giant… [Continue Reading]

Evil Dead II: 25th Anniversary

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We’re hitting quite the Quadranscentennial (25 year anniversary) here on FM with THE PRINCESS BRIDE cast reunion and now news of the release date of EVIL DEAD II on Blu-Ray! The cult classic is getting the deluxe treatment: loaded with special features, interviews with cast and crew members and an in-depth look at the production… [Continue Reading]

Netflix Destroys Qwikster

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Almost as fast as the news was heard that Netflix was splitting into two companies, separating the duties of Online Streaming and DVD Delivery, the idea was abolished in favor of conserving customer satisfaction. Pulled from a blog post by CEO Reed Hastings: “It is clear that for many of our members two websites would… [Continue Reading]

Guillermo Del Toro Talks Mimic Director’s Cut

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At the time of its release, Miramax Studio’s MIMIC was a modern-day take on the INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, horrifying creatures guising themselves as human beings in order to continue rampaging undetected. This time around it starred an army of hyper-evolved insects taking victims in the New York subway system. The film was budgeted… [Continue Reading]

SUPER 8 DVD & Blu-Ray Release Date

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Paramount has announced that SUPER 8 – the supernatural thriller from director J.J. Abrams and producer Steven Spielberg – will be smashing it’s way to Blu-Ray and DVD on November 22nd. Set in 1979, SUPER 8 follows a group of kids out making their own movie one night when they witness a horrible train crash… [Continue Reading]

Lon Chaney’s Phantom of the Opera on Blu-Ray!

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“If I am the Phantom, it is because man’s hatred has made me so… If I shall be saved, it will be because your love redeems me.” Image Entertainment has announced the arrival of Lon Chaney’s silent masterpiece to the High-Definition realm! On November 1st, the makeup artistry and true cinematic pioneer that is the… [Continue Reading]

Lord of the Rings  Extended Edition on Blu-Ray

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2010 was a tough year for LORD OF THE RINGS fans. THE HOBBIT prequels fell into limbo as possible studio financial troubles and the vacancy of the director position left in the wake of GUILLERMO DEL TORO’s departure put the future of the project, as Galadriel the Elf Queen lamented, “on the edge of a… [Continue Reading]

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