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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Great 3 Stooges Running Gag: "Moe's Hair-Raising Frights!" (video)




When Moe gets scared by something...

...his hair flies up...

...and stands up on end.

(threestooges.net)

SPOOK LOUDER (1943)
IF A BODY MEETS A BODY (1945)
THE GHOST TALKS (1949)
SCOTCHED IN SCOTLAND (1954)
SPACE SHIP SAPPY (1957)
OUTER SPACE JITTERS (1957)
QUIZ WHIZZ (1958)
HAVE ROCKET -- WILL TRAVEL (1959)


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Monday, August 5, 2019

John Wayne's Coolest Scenes #46: Bar Brawl, "Angel and the Badman" (1947) (video)




Things aren't going so well lately for Quirt Evans (John Wayne)...

...which has got the semi-reformed outlaw itching for trouble.

So he picks a fight with the biggest, meanest bunch in the saloon...

...and gets exactly what he asked for.


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Sunday, August 4, 2019

What If Frankenstein's Monster Got The Little Girl's Brain? ("Ghost of Frankenstein", 1942) (video)




In "Ghost of Frankenstein", the Monster befriends a little girl.

Later, he wants his brain to be replaced by hers.

Ygor conspires to have his own brain secretly transplanted into him instead.

But what if the Monster had gotten his wish?


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Saturday, August 3, 2019

All The Giant Grasshopper Scenes From "Beginning Of The End" (1957) (video)




(spoilers)

Radiation experiments create giant monster grasshoppers...


...in this low-budget monster thriller from producer-director Bert I. Gordon.

Peter Graves and Peggie Castle must defeat them and save humanity.

Producer-director Bert I. Gordon ("B.I.G.") specialized in giant monsters.
His low-budget special effects are primitive but fun.

At times the action resembles a poor man's "Starship Troopers."
Gordon is said to have done the SPFX himself in his own home garage.

He purchased 200 grasshoppers but was down to twelve when shooting began.
"The grasshoppers turned cannibalistic," he would later say.

Some shots feature the insects walking on still photographs of buildings.
Composer Albert Glasser contributed his usual bombastic score.

An electronic mating call is finally used to lure the monsters into Lake Michigan.


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Friday, August 2, 2019

Kharis' Black Eyes in "The Mummy's Hand" (Universal, 1940) (video)




When Universal finally made a sequel to "The Mummy" (1932), a new character, Kharis, was created.  

He was played by Tom Tyler, better known as "Captain Marvel" in the popular Republic serial.

Closeups of Tyler replaced those of Boris Karloff in the flashback scenes.
As Kharis, Tyler retains his mummy wrappings throughout the film.

And, unique to this one film in the series, his eyes are blacked out. 
In some shots Tyler appears to be wearing lenses.
In others, the "black out" effect seems to have been added later.

Some wide shots reveal Tyler's unaltered eyes...
...as does a closeup from the film's trailer.

Some viewers prefer the black eyes.  Others find Tyler's own expressive eyes to be more effective.


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Thursday, August 1, 2019

"The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music" Out on Digital and DVD This Tuesday -- 8/6





CELEBRATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF A BELOVED ANIMATED FRANCHISE AND WELCOME ITS NEWEST ENCHANTING CHAPTER 

"THE SWAN PRINCESS"


AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL 4K HDR OCTOBER 29


"THE SWAN PRINCESS: KINGDOM OF MUSIC"


COMES TO DVD AND DIGITAL AUGUST 6


CULVER CITY, CALIF. (JUNE 10, 2019)–In celebration of the25thanniversary of the Golden Globe®-nominated1animated classic THE SWAN PRINCESS, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is making the fan-favorite available in brilliant high definition for the first time ever with a collectible anniversary edition Blu-ray and in 4K HDR on digital, both available on October 29th.As fans reminisce over25 years of the beloved series,they will also be able to enjoy the newest magical installment when THE SWAN PRINCESS: KINGDOM OF MUSIC debuts on DVD and Digital August 6.

 (1994, Best Original Song –Motion Picture, “Far Longer Than Forever”| Golden Globe® is a registered trademark and service mark of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association)


WATCH THE TRAILER:
 




THE SWAN PRINCESS, a magical, musical animated adventure based on the classic fairy tale "Swan Lake" has captured the hearts of audiences around the world.The winner of the Film Advisory Board Award of Excellence and the Parents' Choice Award, it's the heartwarming story of the beautiful princess Odette, who is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured creatures can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love. THE SWAN PRINCESS is bursting with color, dazzling animation, beautiful music and the vocal talents of Jack Palance, John Cleese, Steven Wright, Sandy Duncan, and Michelle Nicastro.

The 25 anniversary Blu-ray release includes an all-new featurette entitled “A Look Back, Tease Ahead,” plus a variety of additional archival features.

In the newest film in the series, THE SWAN PRINCESS: KINGDOM OF MUSIC, our favorite princesses are back in an all new feature-length musical adventure. Princess Odette is hosting a music competition to celebrate Princess Alise’s birthday -the winner will sing at her grand birthday ball! Prince Li of Cathay has entered, but his sister Princess Mei Li has stowed away on his ship to seek help from Odette and Derek for Chen, who has been cursed to live as a dragon.Lucas and Alise are reunited but Prince Li’s arrival makes Alise doubt her feelings. While Li and Lucas fight for Alise’s heart, Derek and Odette try to help Mei Li and Chen break the curse.

Who will win the music festival and will Chen ever be free from his curse?Included with the Kingdom of Music DVD are interactive sing-alongs featuring two all-new toe-tapping tunes from the film and a behind-the-scenes featurette that explores how the world and characters of the film were brought to life.

THE SWAN PRINCESS has a runtime of approximately 90minutes. THE SWAN PRINCESS: KINGDOM OF MUSIC has a runtime of approximately 83 minutes. Both films are rated G.

THE SWAN PRINCESS CAST AND CREW
Director: Richard Rich
Executive Producers: Jared Brown and Seldon Young
Co-Executive Producer:Matt Mazer
Co-Producers: Terry Noss and Tom Tobin
Producers: Richard Rich and Jared Brown
Story By:Richard Rich and Brian Nissen
Screenplay By: Brian Nissen
Cast: Jack Palance, John Cleese, Steven Wright and Sandy Duncan

THE SWAN PRINCESS: KINGDOM OF MUSIC CAST AND CREW
Director: Richard Rich
Executive Producers: Seldon O. Young, Laura M. Young
Producers: Richard Rich, Seldon O. Young, Jared. F. Brown
Story By: Richard Rich and Brian Nissen
Screenplay By: Brian Nissen
Cast: Nina Herzog, Yuri Lowenthal, Joseph Medrano, Jennifer Miller

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonypictureshomeentertainment/

ABOUT SONY HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. SPE is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., which is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE’sMotion Picture Group includes film labels Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, and Sony Pictures Classics.

For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com


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Great 3 Stooges Running Gag: "Smoking Kisses!" (video)




A lucky Stooge (or some related character)...

...gets a kiss that's so sizzling...

...it causes him to blow actual smoke from his mouth!

(threestooges.net)


RHYTHM AND WEEP (1946)
LOVE AT FIRST BITE (1950)
CUCKOO ON A CHOO CHOO (1952)
BEDLAM IN PARADISE (1955)
SPACE SHIP SAPPY (1957)
FIFI BLOWS HER TOP (1958)
FLYING SAUCER DAFFY (1958)


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Rakuten and The H Collective Team for Japanese Studio JV, Announce New Title



Rakuten and The H Collective to Form Joint Venture to Produce Movies

TOKYO, August 1, 2019 – Rakuten, Inc., a global leader in internet services headquartered in Tokyo, and The H Collective, Inc., a Los Angeles-based film production and distribution company today announced that the two companies have signed an agreement to establish Rakuten H Collective Studio, Inc., a joint venture movie production company, in Japan.

Rakuten H Collective Studio will comprehensively engage in the in-house production of films, financing, intellectual property management, and the production and sale of video content on a variety of platforms.

In addition to film production, the company also plans to engage in a wide variety of activities, including creating music, comics, games and other goods based on the content of the films and selling advertising opportunities through product placement.

Additional projects to fall under Rakuten H Collective Studio include: Aaron W. Sala’s horror thriller The Beast which will be directed by Christine Crokos and The Remainders, an action-packed, two-handed revenge thriller written by Derek Kolstad (John Wick franchise). 

Rakuten and The H Collective also established Rakuten Distribution Inc., a feature film distribution company that will primarily distribute films produced by The H Collective in Japan. Brightburn, starring Elizabeth Banks and produced by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) will be the first film to be released by Rakuten Distribution supported by TOHO-TOWA in Fall 2019.

Through Rakuten H Collective Studio and Rakuten Distribution, Rakuten and The H Collective aim to contribute to the revitalization of the entertainment industry around the world.

ABOUT THE H COLLECTIVE
Launched in 2017, and with offices in Los Angeles, The H Collective is a global film finance, production, marketing and distribution company that is producing and financing a diversified slate of high-quality films with strong Franchise IP potential.  The slate includes Brightburn starring Elizabeth Banks which Sony released on May 24th and Christopher Cantwell’s thriller The Parts You Lose starring Aaron Paul. The H Collective acquired the rights to Aaron W. Sala’s horror thriller spec The Beast which will be directed by Christine Crokos and will produce the fourth installment of the xXx franchise starring Vin Diesel. For further information, visit: www.thehcollectivefilms.com.

ABOUT RAKUTEN, INC
Rakuten, Inc. is a global leader in internet services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Founded in Tokyo, 1997 as an online marketplace, Rakuten has expanded to offer services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications to more than 1.2 billion members around the world. The Rakuten Group has more than 17,000 employees and operations in 30 countries and regions. For further information, visit: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/


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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

"KHAAAAAAN!!!: A Star Trek Foolie" (From "Wrath Of Khan", 1982) (video)




We all remember the scene where Kirk screams "KHAAAAAAN!!!"

But there's a special extended version that nobody knows about.

Mainly because we just made it up.

And now, here it is for Star Trek fans everywhere to cherish.


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The Wait Is Over - Just Announced: "Veronica Mars (2019): The Complete First Season"




Starring Original Cast Kristen Bell, Enrico Colantoni and Jason Dohring from the Iconic Series

VERONICA MARS (2019):
THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

Uncover the Mystery on DVD October 22, 2019

Coming to Blu-rayTM via Warner Archive Collection


BURBANK, CA (July 31, 2019) –Hey Marshmallows…The wait is over! Television’s favorite super-sleuth is back, and on a mission to save Neptune! Discover more secrets, snooping, and seduction like you have never seen before as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Veronica Mars (2019): The Complete First Season on DVD October 22, 2019. Veronica Mars (2019): The Complete First Season contains all 8 edge-of-your-seat episodes from the first season along with exhilarating extra content including the Veronica Mars at Comic Con 2019 bonus feature! The DVD is priced to own at $24.98 SRP ($30.99 in Canada). Veronica Mars (2019): The Complete First Season will also be available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers (available on August 19th in the U.S.).

Veronica Mars (2019): The Complete First Season will be available on Blu-rayTM courtesy of Warner Archive Collection. The Blu-rayTM release includes all bonus features on the DVD and is also arriving October 22, 2019. Warner Archive Blu-ray releases are found at wb.com/warnerarchive and your favorite online retailer.

Spring breakers are getting murdered in Neptune, thereby decimating the seaside town's lifeblood tourist industry. After Mars Investigations is hired by the parents of one of the victims to find their son's killer, Veronica (Kristen Bell) is drawn into an epic eight-episode mystery that pits the enclave's wealthy elites, who would rather put an end to the month-long bacchanalia, against a working class that relies on the cash influx that comes with being the West Coast's answer to Daytona Beach.

“You don’t need to be a superfan to get hooked on this new series,” said Rosemary Markson, WBHE Senior Vice President, Television Marketing. “Both fans and newcomers of the critically-acclaimed series alike will be in for a treat as they relive their favorite episodes from the first season, along with the Veronica Mars at Comic Con 2019 extra feature for a deeper investigation behind the scenes.”

Veronica Mars (2019) is executive produced by Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars, 2004; Veronica Mars, 2014 feature film; iZOMBIE), Diane Ruggiero-Wright (iZOMBIE, Veronica Mars, The Ex List), Dan Etheridge (Veronica Mars, Party Down), and Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars, The Good Place, Bad Moms) and stars Kristen Bell, Enrico Colantoni (Veronica Mars, Person of Interest), and Jason Dohring (Veronica Mars, Ringer).


SPECIAL FEATURES

    Veronica Mars at Comic Con 2019


8 ONE-HOUR EPISODES

    Spring Break Forever
    Chino and the Man
    Keep Calm and Party On
    Heads You Lose
    Losing Streak
    Entering a World of Pain
    Gods of War
    Years, Continents, Bloodshed

DIGITAL
The first season of Veronica Mars will be available to own on Digital on August 19 (in the U.S.). Digital allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital is available from various retailers including Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play, Vudu, PlayStation, Xbox and others.

BASICS
Digital Release: August 19, 2019 (in U.S.)
DVD Release: October 22, 2019
DVD Order Due Date: September 17, 2019
DVD Presented in 16x9 widescreen format
Running Time: Feature: Approx. 456 min
Enhanced Content: Approx.30 min

UNITED STATES

DVD
Price: $24.98 SRP
2 DVD-9s
Audio – English (5.1)
Subtitles – English

CANADA

DVD
Price: $30.99 SRP
2 DVD-9s
Audio – English (5.1)
Subtitles – English

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.


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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

A New Reason to be Terrified Lurks Online: TERROR TV




A New Reason to be Terrified Lurks Online: 

TERROR TV

The “Netflix of Horror” Is Coming for YOU This Summer



Tempe, AZ – (July 30, 2019) A new, Global platform has launched; aimed at supplying Horror lovers a continuous supply of programming from one of the largest, modern collections of horror movies. Legendary Horror film producer/distributor Darrin Ramage announced today that Terror TV is now streaming on demand to subscribers on its Roku TV premium site. The company will soon make the service available directly to a worldwide audience over mobile devices, smart tablets and computers through its web portal and apps. The network’s terrifying programming will constantly be updated weekly with new titles.


COME GET TERRIFIED:

www.terrortv.com
 

Darrin Ramage remarked, “We have had the idea of building this vehicle since 2003 but the time wasn’t right until now, when I feel we can finally give to the public an easy, cost effective way to stream an almost endless supply of content in all horror genres”.

Mr. Ramage is the owner of the Seventy3º Multimedia group of companies which includes the popular Brain Damage Films. He has brought together highly respected television and media executive Robert A. Harris, entertainment veteran John Velasco and Chris Pati, founder of the #1 Independent Global Social Broadcast Media Network; to create and manage Terror TV.

Robert Harris said “With the ubiquity of high speed internet access, the time is right now to launch this unique platform and move into a new, exciting chapter of horror and thriller entertainment. I am pleased to be part of this team and look forward to bringing Darrin’s incredible library directly to a worldwide audience on-demand for the first time.

Terror TV will supply viewers both young and old, a unique collection of programming on demand, whatever their horror taste, and is priced to be affordable for all; with enough content to satisfy the most insatiable fans.

Charter subscribers will receive original, collectable gifts and on-going special offers.

John Velasco commented that “I have worked with all these people for years and I’m excited that we have finally all joined together on this one project and can bring our individual ideas and talents to the party”.

The Brain Damage on-line store will allow fans to collect posters, apparel and almost all the Horror-related merchandise they long for. Then, look out for “Terror Tuesdays” coming to movie theaters and venues across the nation. Brain Damage himself, the host of Terror TV, will be touring exhibitions and special events throughout the year.

Chris Pati added; “When I formed my company, it was with the idea to build further platforms after my initial IndimusicTV launch. This is the first idea that I have fully embraced and am looking forward to the reaction that fans will get when they discover just what this is”.

For More Information on Terror TV, Visit: www.TerrorTV.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrortv/




About Darrin Ramage:
Darrin Ramage has, for many years, been the leader in cutting edge horror production and content since 1982. He formed the Seventy 3º Multimedia group of Companies, which is based at it’s multi studio facility in Tempe Arizona, to consolidate his various companies into one vertically integrated group. The divisions of Seventy3° Multimedia, encompass all facets of film, music production and post production, It’s distribution arm covers the world.

About Robert Harris:
Robert Harris is a respected media executive and producer with a long and distinguished career as an innovator in both traditional and new media.  Over his more than four decades in network television production, broadcasting, cable, internet and motion pictures as both a producer and senior studio and network executive Mr. Harris has made a lasting impact on popular culture and on media business models. He is currently producing scripted and non-scripted content for both traditional and emerging digital platforms. Robert served as President of Universal Television and President of MCA/Universal’s worldwide TV operations where he managed the development, sale and production of some fifty TV series and projects, including such iconic hits as Miami Vice; Murder, She Wrote, Magnum P.I.; The Incredible Hulk and The Equalizer. Later, as President and Director of Imagine Films Entertainment, Inc he was involved in the production of that company’s successful initial slate of films. As the first VP of Broadband Strategy for America On Line, he was a pioneer in delivering targeted video and audio content via the internet.  Mr. Harris was also a Director of Savage Beast Technologies, now known as Pandora Media, the very popular online streaming music service.

About John Velasco:
John Velasco is currently the CEO of MD25 Entertainment. This company encompasses a wide range of entertainment services from music publishing and management to film and television production. John has been in the entertainment industry for decades. Beginning in the theatre in London, England. He moved into the music publishing industry where he worked with Canopy Music, Hemdale, Cherry Lane and ran United Artist Music in the UK. John was UK head of the first Bertelsmann (now BMG) publishing company, Interworld Music. He moved to the USA as VP of CBS Songs. John has represented in management or publishing or both: Jimmy Webb, Black Sabbath, Yes, Davy Jones, John Denver, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Tommy Boyce and Randy Edelman. Worked with Sesame St, Parker Brothers, Marvel, Disney, American Idol, American Greetings. In 2017 he produced the Leadbelly Fest at Carnegie Hall. John is Chairman of RADD, member of The National Academy of Popular Music, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Science and Songwriters Hall of Fame

About Chris Pati:
Chris Pati is Founder/Chairman of IndiMusic TV, the number one Global Music Video Channel. Chris has also created SMBN, Inc., a company specializing in building and maintaining Social Media Broadcast Network platforms (a Patent Pending synergistic merge of linear broadcast and social media) for various brands. Their first official “white Label” project is Terror TV. Well known as a multi-instrumentalist/producer, Chris is also acclaimed for his blazing ability on guitar as well as his production talent. He has had over two dozen Top 20 Billboard hits and his Modern Voices Label was named a TOP 10 Indie Label by Billboard. In 1981 he was already refining the home project studio and fifteen years later he foresaw the demise of the brick and mortar music business. Thus, he decided to focus strictly on Digital Distribution and was a pioneer in creating and promoting Digital Content, launching  a digital store and website in 1995. Chris was honored by Berry Gordy (Founder of Motown Records), when he called on Chris to arrange and perform an impromptu medley of "America the Beautiful" and "Lift up Your Hearts and Voices" for opera star and actress N'kenge at President Obama's 2009 Commander-In-Chief Inaugural Ball. Chris has shared the stage with Bon Jovi, Peter Frampton, Josh Groban, Smokey Robinson, Ann Wilson and many other outstanding artists.. He sits on the Board of Directors of the charity "Rock and Roll For Children".


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Great 3 Stooges Running Gag: "Reminds Me Of The Reform School" (video)




The Stooges enter a fancy place.

Moe says: "What a joint!"

And Larry says: "Yeah! Reminds me of the reform school."

(threestooges.net)

IF A BODY MEETS A BODY (1945)
MICRO-PHONIES (1945)
HALF-WITS HOLIDAY (1947)
FUELIN' AROUND (1949)
PIES AND GUYS (1958)


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Monday, July 29, 2019

"Warriors, Come Out To Play-Yay" On Speed!!! ("The Warriors", 1979) (video)




We all know that scene at the end of "The Warriors" (1979)...

...where David Patrick Kelly is clanking the beer bottles together...

...and shrieking "Warriors...come out to play-yay!"

Well, here it is speeded up. Faster...then faster...then faster still!

Why? We're not really sure, but it does sound funny.


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Two Incredible Yakima Canutt Stunts From John Ford's "Stagecoach" (John Wayne, 1939) (video)




"Stagecoach" (1939) would be John Wayne's starmaking picture.

His friend, actor/stuntman Yakima Canutt, was the film's stunt coordinator.

Yakima personally performed one thrilling stunt in particular...

...which would famously inspire a similar one in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

And then there's the next one...

Yakima Canutt would win an honorary Oscar award in 1967.


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Saturday, July 27, 2019

Great 3 Stooges Running Gag: "Who's That Knocking On My Face?" (video)




When a Stooge is supposed to knock on a door...

...and isn't looking while doing it...

...so he accidentally knocks on somebody's head instead of the door.

(threestooges.net)

CALLING ALL CURS (1939)
BOOBS IN ARMS (1940)
THREE SMART SAPS (1942)
IDLE ROOMERS (1944)
THREE PESTS IN A MESS (1945)
G. I. WANNA HOME (1946)
CRIME ON THEIR HANDS (1948)
DOPEY DICKS (1950)
LOVE AT FIRST BITE (1950)
BABY SITTERS JITTERS (1951)
MUSTY MUSKETEERS (1954)
MUSCLE UP A LITTLE CLOSER (1957)


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Friday, July 26, 2019

Writer, producer, director, DAX PHELAN, “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND” and “JASMINE” Helms Hitchcokian Thriller "KIRKWOOD"




DAX PHELAN TO RETURN HOME 

TO DIRECT “KIRKWOOD” FEATURE FILM

Writer, producer, and director whose credits include “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND”and “JASMINE” to helm Hitchcockian thriller to be filmed in St. Louis during the fall and winter of 2019



ST LOUIS (July 25, 2019) -- Los Angeles-based writer/producer/director Dax Phelan (“The Other Side of the Wind”) will return home to St. Louis to direct his sophomore feature film, “Kirkwood,” this fall and winter.

The film is a Hitchcockian suspense thriller about former police detective Joe Dolan and his estranged teenage son, Max, who grow closer as they work together to cover up an accidental murder.  But, when the family of the deceased hires a ruthless private investigator to re-examine the evidence in the case and the investigator begins to suspect the Dolans, Max’s sanity is pushed to the breaking point and Joe must take extreme measures to keep their secret safe.

Phelan wrote the story with his father, Joe Phelan, a former City of St. Louis policeman. 

Phelan wrote the screenplay and will produce with Stratton Leopold (“Mission: Impossible III”) and Eric M. Klein (“Jasmine”). 

“Although I’ve made films all over the world, I’ve always dreamed of one day coming home to Missouri to make something personal with my family and friends,” Phelan said.  “I’m grateful to the Missouri Film Office, which has been working with me to turn that dream into a reality, and I look forward to teaming up with other local partners.” 
 
In 2015, Phelan wrote, produced, and directed his feature directorial debut, “Jasmine.”  Shot in Hong Kong, the thriller played in 75 film festivals worldwide and won nearly 100 awards, including 17 for Best Picture, 10 for Best Director, and 5 for Best Screenplay.  The film was acquired by Lionsgate and released theatrically on June 16, 2017. 

In 2018, Phelan was included in the LA Film Awards’ list of “Thirty Filmmakers to Watch,” a celebration of the “inspiring, creative, and incredibly talented directors who are making indie filmmaking great right now.”

Phelan recently co-produced Orson Welles’s final film, “The Other Side of the Wind,” with Frank Marshall. The film had its world premiere at the 75th Venice Film Festival where it opened to strong reviews and was released theatrically by Netflix on November 2, 2018.  The National Board of Review honored the film with the prestigious and rarely given William K. Everson Film History Award.  It also received the Film Heritage Award from the National Society of Film Critics and appeared on over thirty year-end “Top 10” lists.

Phelan grew up in Kirkwood and is a graduate of Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School.


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Dark Star Pictures Acquires all North American Rights To Action-Thriller "THE PREY"




DARK STAR PICTURES ACQUIRES “JAILBREAK” HELMER JIMMY HENDERSON’S ACTION THRILLER “THE PREY” FOR NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE

AFTER A SUCCESSFUL FESTIVAL RUN AND RECENT PREMIERE AT FANTASIA FILM FESTIVAL, THE FILM WILL THRILL AUDIENCES THEATRICALLY THIS OCTOBER WITH A VOD RELEASE TO FOLLOW



July 23, 2019 (Los Angeles, CA) - Dark Star Pictures has announced today that it has acquired North American rights to action thriller THE PREY. The company is planning an October theatrical release followed by VOD and DVD release.

The film has excited audiences and critics at festivals including: Busan International Film Festival 2018, BFI London Film Festival 2018, Hawaii Film Festival 2018, Night Visions, and most recently Fantasia Film Festival 2019.

Loosely based on Richard Connell's story of survival and adventure The Most Dangerous Game,  THE PREY comes from writer/director Jimmy Henderson and the team behind genre festival hit JAILBREAK.


Undercover Chinese cop Xin (newcomer Gu Shangwei), is on a secret international mission when a surprise raid puts him in a remote Cambodian jungle prison that plays by its own rules. Ruthless warden (Vithaya Pansringarm of ONLY GOD FORGIVES ) sells prisoners as human prey for rich hunters looking for thrills in the jungle.

After years of hunting down ruthless criminals, Xin suddenly finds himself running for his life. If Xin manages to survive this sadistic game, he’ll walk out of the jungle the same way he came in: as a free man. If Xin fails, he’s just another hunting trophy.

Theatrical openings will include Los Angeles, New York, and more to be announced. The deal was negotiated by Dark Star President Michael Repsch and Pip Ngo of XYZ Films on behalf of the filmmakers.


“THE PREY is an exceptionally fun, high strung action film that is exhilarating from start to finish” said Repsch. “But what really drew us to the film was the societal context - specifically the look at how class systems can be taken to the extreme, which could not be more relevant in our society today.” 

DIRECTOR: Jimmy Henderson (JAILBREAK)
WRITTEN BY: Jimmy Henderson, Michael Hodgson, Kai Miller
CAST: Byron Bishop, Sahajak Boonthanakit, Nophand Boonyai, Vithaya Panringarm (ONLY GOD FORGIVES), Gu Shang Wei

Distributed by LA-based Dark Star Pictures.

RT: 93 minutes; Color; Language: Cambodian and Chinese with English subtitles; Rating: Not Rated


DARK STAR PICTURES
Dark Star Pictures is a new-age North American distribution company, focused on bringing unique and targeted content to audiences across the country. The company is committed to releasing auteur-driven, original cinema in the theatrical, digital and home video space. Dark Star’s goal is to create original marketing campaigns directly catered to audiences who will embrace our brand of thought-provoking cinema. The company also services distribution companies and producers in the theatrical, digital, and festival space.


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John Wayne's Coolest Scenes #44: Desperate Landing, "High and the Mighty" (1954) (video)




(SPOILERS!)

Duke is co-captain on a crippled prop plane from Hawaii...


...that has just barely made it to the California coast.

But now, with failing engines and about a minute's worth of gasoline...

...there's still the little matter of landing the plane.


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Thursday, July 25, 2019

All The Creature Scenes From "The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues" (1955) (video)




American Releasing Corporation would soon become American-International.

Unlike most of its kind, this film shows its monster right away.

Kent Taylor plays a biologist named "Ted Baxter."

The creature is the result of a scientific experiment gone wrong.

The film's budget was approximately $100,000.

This film was likely intended to capitalize on the popularity of an earlier film...

..."The Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954).

It was released on a double bill with "The Day The World Ended"...

...yielding a sizable profit from undemanding monster movie fans.


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Disney's "Aladdin" Arrives on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere Aug. 27 and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ Sept. 10




Experience the Magic in a Whole New Way

Disney’s “Aladdin”

Arrives on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere Aug. 27 and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ Sept. 10



Extras illuminate a whole new world behind the scenes of “Aladdin,” including on-set visits with Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud and Guy Ritchie, a deleted song, deleted scenes and side-splitting bloopers

Extras explore elements of “Aladdin” that audiences adore, from the film’s treasured, iconic award-winning music to its beloved characters and their hilarious antics on and off screen. Viewers get the first look at an all-new song “Desert Moon,” deleted from the final film, written by eight-time Academy Award® winning composer Alan Menken and Oscar®-and Tony Award®-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“The Greatest Showman,” “La La Land”). Features document Guy Ritchie’s joyful, easy-going approach to directing that led to movie magic; Will Smith’s fresh take on the infamous shape-shifting blue entity confined to an oil lamp; Naomi Scott’s powerful performance as the spirited princess who yearns to lead the people of Agrabah; and the indescribable feeling of playing Aladdin chronicled personally by Mena Massoud. Deleted scenes and a blooper reel round out the fun.






In 4K for the First Time, The Animated Classic “Aladdin” Joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection on Digital, 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere Aug. 27

And on 4K Ultra HD™ and Blu-ray™ Sept. 10



Relive the adventure with the film’s iconic characters, timeless humor and award-winning music, available for the first time in shining, shimmering, splendid 4K Ultra HD™ with fresh extras, including original cast recordings and a brand-new sing-along version

The Signature Collection Edition invites every member of the family to join Genie, Aladdin and Jasmine to belt out the unforgettable songs from “Aladdin” — such as “A Whole New World,” “Friend Like Me” and “Prince Ali” — through a new sing-along version. Other fresh features include a walk down memory lane with Scott Weinger (speaking voice of Aladdin) as he reflects on his personal journey portraying the diamond in the rough and meeting with the original cast and filmmakers, and one jump into the recording booth during the original recording sessions. Digital exclusive features legendary animator Eric Goldberg reminiscing about drawing Genie. Also included are hours of classic bonus gems, from hilarious outtakes with the legendary Robin Williams (voice of Genie) to an in-depth discussion with directors John Musker and Ron Clements.



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