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Dr. Strangelove Blu-ray Review

9 July 2009 11:11 PM, PDT | From TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news

A half century has passed since the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union commenced, keeping the world under the constant threat of a nuclear holocaust. While Russia may no longer be the "Nuclear Boogeyman" it once was, the specter of someone using nuclear missiles, bombs and other weapons of mass destruction still looms large. This constant global threat is just one of the reasons why that after 45 years, Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb is still a film that dazzles, entertains and maintains its surprising degree of tension. Based on the novel Red Alert, Strangelove tells the tale of a nuclear war started by a rather delusional Brigadier General named Jack D. Ripper (Sterling Hayden). Ripper believes that Communist Russia is planning an attack on America in order to drain its citizens of their precious bodily fluids (through fluoridated water,

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Disneynature's Earth to Orbit Blu-ray

13 June 2009 7:11 AM, PDT | From TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news

Earth, the first film released under Disney's new environmentally conscious "Disneynature" label, will be released on Blu-ray Disc and DVD September 1. Earth explores our planet's environmental challenges through the experiences of animal families and under the narration of Darth Vader himself, James Earl Jones. It rocked the box office beginning on its Earth Day release with a worldwide gross of over $100 million. Disneynature's Earth on Blu-ray will be presented in 1.78:1 1080p video and 5.1 DTS-hd Master Audio 48kHz/24-bit. The Blu-ray version will contain a scant two bonus features, one of which is exclusive to the format. Earth Diaries: The Making of Earth the Movie Filmmaker Annotations (Bd exclusive) Look for Disneynature: Earth on Blu-ray and DVD September 1. I've included a couple shots of the cover art below, which verifies the inclusion of an O-Sleeve, and will add Amazon pre-order information when available.

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Father’s Day Blu-Ray Round Up, May 26, 2009: ‘Fletch,’ ‘Field of Dreams,’ ‘Seabiscuit’

26 May 2009 1:54 PM, PDT | From HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news

Chicago – Universal Home Video is releasing a wave of titles timed for Father’s Day gifts. Some of their choices - “Field of Dreams,” “Fletch” - seem like logical picks for a better HD daddy day than another striped tie while others seem chosen purely because they have the word “Men” or “Man” in the title - “Children of Men,” “Cinderella Man,” “Inside Man”.

Most are pretty good and some are great. Pick your favorite and give it to your Blu-Ray pop.

“Inside Man” will be released on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009.

The other five titles were released on Tuesday, May 26th, 2009.

“Children of Men”

Photo credit: Universal Synopsis: “No children. No future. No hope. In the year 2027, eighteen years since the last baby was born, Clive Owen portrays an unlikely champion of the human race when he is asked by his former love, played by Julianne Moore to escort a

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DreamWorks to Produce New Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic

19 May 2009 7:57 AM, PDT | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news

It's been more than 30 years since Abby Mann's Emmy-winning miniseries King, so it's about time someone made a feature biopic about Martin Luther King Jr., right? That someone just so happens to be Steven Spielberg, who will produce such a film for DreamWorks, along with Oscar-winning screenwriter Suzanne de Passe (Lady Sings the Blues) and her Humpty Dumpty co-producer Madison Jones. Though Mlk has appeared as a character in many films since his assassination in 1968, this is apparently the first to be approved by King's estate, meaning it will have access to all of the civil rights leader's intellectual property. Obviously this is going to be one heck of an Oscar-baited biopic, and Spielberg will have to find just the right person to play Mlk. In the past he's been portrayed by actors including James Earl Jones, Paul Winfield, LeVar Burton, Robert Guillaume, Courtney B. Vance, Jeffrey Wright,

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Obamas Throw a Poetry Party at the White House

13 May 2009 3:16 PM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

Barack and Michelle Obama are keeping the party going with the literary types. Just last weekend, they brought out the A-listers for the White House Correspondents' Dinner. And Tuesday night, they had a house party of sorts...but a classy one, of course. The first family welcomed actors, poets and writers to the East Room of the White House for An Evening of Poetry, Music and the Spoken Word. So who was on the guest list? First daughters Sasha and Malia were in attendance to hear James Earl Jones perform a spoken reading and catch pianist Eric Lewis. But Sasha and Malia weren't the only kids there...local high schoolers also joined the Obamas for the...

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White House Jams to Spoken Word

13 May 2009 7:33 AM, PDT | From newser.com | See recent newser news

Spoken word, jazz, and theater took the White House by storm last night in what has been called the first presidential poetry jam, the Washington Post reports. “We're here to celebrate the power of words,” President Obama said, adding that his wife is his poet. The jam, Michelle Obama said, was something she had wanted to do “from day one.” Performers ranged from up-and-comers to celebrities: A young Hawaiian poet probed the plight of the “forgotten,” and a man performed an ode to his deaf sister. James Earl Jones declaimed Shakespeare, and Pulitzer winner Michael Chabon gave a testament to ...

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Adrian Lester Joins Phylicia Rashad and James Earl Jones in West End 'Cat' 12/1

6 May 2009 4:09 PM, PDT | From BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news

James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad are set to reprise their recent Broadway roles of Big Daddy and Big Mama in the West End production of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Debbie Allen will once again direct and acclaimed UK actor Adrian Lester will play the role of Brick. The production will begin December 1st at a theater yet to be announced.

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Earth Movie Review

30 April 2009 8:00 PM, PDT | From MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news

I can recall, me and my brother watching those old Disney nature shows many moons ago and it was thanks to Disney's new concept of designing a series of "DisneyNature" movies was I able to remember those days. "Earth" is nothing like the Disney nature movies from the sixties and seventies, but with the movie technology that's out there today, I pretty much believe that's a good thing. James Earl Jones narrates the story about numerous animals and their "struggle for survival" in their natural habitat. From polar bears to birds; from elephants to lions, each animal has their own predators and...

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Disneynature's Earth: Q&A with the Directors

24 April 2009 11:31 AM, PDT | From Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news

Critically acclaimed duo Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield's latest endeavor is a grand undertaking, to say the least. You likely know them as the filmmakers who brought you the BBC series Planet Earth -- the highest selling HD DVD set to date. Their next project was directing Disneynature's Earth, which was commissioned alongside the TV series. The movie, filmed over the course of five years, opened nationwide on Earth Day (April 22). It's a beautiful experience both visually and audibly -- the surround sound enables the audience to hear the noise of a flower blooming, and James Earl Jones' voice resonating throughout; the wide screen HD format engulfs viewers and brings them to locations so isolated they may never have the chance to see them first hand. The directors took a few minutes for a Q&A session via phone. Ad: What...

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Movie Review: "Earth"

24 April 2009 7:33 AM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Seen on: April 23, 2009

The players: Directors: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield, Writers: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield, Cast: James Earl Jones

Facts of interest: "Earth" is th feature-length version of the popular TV series.

The plot: This documentary follows three animal families and their adventures across the planet we call home.

Our thoughts: I’m not sure how to do this. How does one heap praise on a film that is essentially comprised of previously used footage and recycled in the interest of making it more accessible to American family audiences?

Joseph Bélanger

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Movie Recommendations: Week of April 24

23 April 2009 11:00 PM, PDT | From Moviefone | See recent Moviefone news

Filed under: Features

Wild animals and Robert Downey Jr. invade theaters.

In exactly one week, Hugh Jackman officially kicks off the summer blockbuster season with his turn as the titular rage-fueled, metal-clawed badass in 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine.'

But before the barrage of big-budget, action-oriented fare hits, there are a couple of more modestly-budgeted flicks not to be missed at the multiplex.

Read our takes on the visually stunning Disney doc 'Earth,' the Robert-Downey Jr.-Jamie Foxx drama 'The Soloist' and more of our editors' picks for the top movies in theaters this week.

New In THEATERSIn exactly one week, Hugh Jackman officially kicks off the summer blockbuster season with his turn as the titular rage-fueled, metal-clawed badass in 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine.'

But before the barrage of big-budget, action-oriented fare hits, there are a couple of more modestly-budgeted flicks not to be missed at the multiplex.

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Critics Consensus: Fighting Is Down For The Count

23 April 2009 8:35 AM, PDT | From Rotten Tomatoes | See recent Rotten Tomatoes news

This week at the movies, weve got bare-knuckle bouts (Fighting, starring Channing Tatum and Terrence Howard), the wonders of nature (Earth, narrated by James Earl Jones), a musical friendship (The Soloist, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx), and some office intrigue (Obsessed, starring Idris Elba and Beyonce Knowles). What do the critics have to say? Look, you pretty much know what youre getting into with a movie called Fighting: lots of tough-as-nails dudes beating the stuffing out of each other. And the pundits say that while director Dito Montiel does his best to infuse interesting characterization and a sense...

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Earth Day for Movie Fans

22 April 2009 7:32 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

Earth Day was founded in 1970 with the goal of shaking up "the political establishment and [forcing] this issue onto the national agenda." The site for the Earth Day Network has many practical suggestions; start with the "footprint calculator" to see your impact on the planet.

In Theaters. Disney opened the G-rated documentary Earth today; its the first in a planned series from their new Disneynature label. Narrated by James Earl Jones, it's a condensed version of the 12-hour BBC mini-series Planet Earth, directed by Mark Linfield and Alastair Fothergill. Critical reaction has been mostly positive: 76% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer. And, as Elisabeth Rappe alerted us, Disney will plant a tree in your name if you buy a ticket to the movie via their web site between now and next Tuesday, April 28.

Online Viewing. We've already pointed to one option earlier today, Off the Grid: Life on the Mesa, which can be viewed at our site,

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Disney’s Earth

22 April 2009 11:34 AM, PDT | From The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news

Quickcard Review

Disney’s Earth

Directed by: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield

Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Rating: G

Plot: The first documentary from Disney Nature, shows the life of animals on our planet for one year, with the focus on polar bears, elephants and whales.

Who’s It For? You would think this is a film to held get your kids excited about the environment, but that’s a stretch. It’s really for people too lazy to go out and rent the 11-part series from Discovery’s “Planet Earth” 11-part series.

Expectations: Following three animal families over the course of the year, with Disney’s magic tough, narrated by James Earl Jones … what’s not to like there?

Overall

It just feels like cheating. This is the exact footage used in the “Planet Earth” series. They leave that information out during the previews. And it’s a great idea following

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Jeff Bayer

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"Wanna hear a story... city boy?": The Ten Best Horror Westerns

22 April 2009 8:34 AM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

Westerns. Horror films. Two great genres that go great together? You would think so. Westerns and horror films are, more than any American film genres I can think of, viscerally grounded in mortality, the vulnerability of human flesh and the primal drive of survival instinct. Whether facing wild animals or bloodthirsty monsters, cold-blooded gunfighters or psychotic madmen, roving bands of raiders or packs of zombies, the heroes of these films fight to live. "It feels like a natural connection. They're two of the most cinematic experiences that you have watching a movie," notes director J.T. Petty. He should know -- his film "The Burrowers," which was released on DVD yesterday, is the most recent and one of the most creative approaches to the horror western hybrid, a unsettling monster movie by way of "The Searchers."

Despite seeming ripe territory, there are relatively few horror westerns to speak of, but a

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Sean Axmaker

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Watch a Movie, Help the Earth

21 April 2009 2:51 AM, PDT | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news

Earth Day is this coming Wednesday, April 22 and Disney Nature is bringing us an inspiring look at our wonderful planet. The Movie Earth hits theaters on April 22nd and it showcases the lives of three wildlife families in and around their home environment. James Earl Jones narrates the film, but the true star of the movie is our planet. With all the rage of everybody "Going Green," Hollyscoop hit the red carpet to get the scoop on why this movie is so important for our planet. The filmmakers explained, "I think we can all do a little bit to...

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Disney To Plant 500,000 Trees As Earth Makes Waves

20 April 2009 3:05 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Disney bosses will plant 500,000 trees on Earth Day after film fans flocked to buy tickets for the company's new documentary Earth.

The executives agreed to plant a tree for every ticket bought during the film's first week. The movie opens in America on Wednesday.

Earth is Disneynature's first film.

Disney boss Mark Zoradi says, "With half a million new trees committed so far, Disneynature's first film is already making an impact on the world - and Earth hasn't even opened yet.

"We're so pleased that moviegoers have embraced this film and our tree-planting initiative to this degree and we expect the numbers to keep climbing."

The film is narrated by actor James Earl Jones and follows the stories of three animal families as they travel the world.

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Disney Will Plant 500,000 Trees To Honor "Earth" Film

20 April 2009 9:22 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Disneynature's first film "Earth" hits theaters on Earth Day, April 22 and the movie is already making a big impact on the environment. The studio has offered to plant one tree for every ticket sold during the film's opening week.

So far, over 500,000 people have purchased advanced tickets which means over half a million trees are set to be planted to honor the movie.

The president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group spoke with Access Hollywood saying, "With half a million new trees committed so far, Disneynature's first film is already making an impact on the world--and 'Earth' hasn't even opened yet. We're so pleased that moviegoers have embraced this film and our tree-planting initiative to this degree and we expect the numbers to keep climbing."

The movie follows the stories of three animal families, a whale, polar bear and elephant, as they migrate and travel around the

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I'm a Polar Bear, Get Me Outta Here

20 April 2009 9:01 AM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

On the nonfiction side of cinema this week, you've got portraits of a famous banjo player, an infamous boxer and, er, nature, while the fiction side delves into a dystopic, mutant-infested future, a bedraggled small town in Korea and Bret Easton Ellis' decadent '80s Los Angeles.

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"Earth"

The Mouse House launches its brand new nature documentary arm Disneynature with an Earth Day premiere of this year-in-the-life-of-our-planet feature. The bad news is that "Earth" recycles a lot of the footage from the BBC series "Planet Earth," which anyone who feels the least bit smug about their TV already owns. The good news is that "Planet Earth" is pretty sick, and seeing it on the big screen is bound to be an improvement over even the glossiest home HD experience.. Patrick Stewart narrated the U.

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DisneyNatures Earth Interview

18 April 2009 8:00 PM, PDT | From MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news

The first film in the Disneynature series, “Earth,” narrated by James Earl Jones, tells the remarkable story of three animal families and their amazing journeys across the planet we all call home.  “Earth” combines rare action, unimaginable scale and impossible locations by capturing the most intimate moments of our planet’s wildest and most elusive creatures. Directors Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield, the acclaimed creative team behind the Emmy Award-winning “Planet Earth,” combine forces again to bring this epic adventure to the big screen...

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