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New On DVD This Week
14 July 2009 8:30 AM, PDT | From The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news
Here’s a list of some of the new DVD and Blu-ray releases this week. Plus, some old favorites (and not so favorites) coming out this week on Blu-Ray.
Movies:
For All Mankind: Criterion Collection ~ Jim Lovell, Kenneth Mattingly, Russell Schweickart, and Eugene Cernan (Blu-ray)
The Color of Magic ~ David Jason, Sean Astin, Tim Curry, and Jeremy Irons (DVD)
The Towering Inferno ~ Steve McQueen, Paul Newman and Richard Chamberlain (Blu-ray)
The Haunting in Connecticut (Unrated Special Edition) ~ Kyle Gallner, Elias Koteas and Virginia Madsen (DVD and Blu-ray)
The Edge of Love ~ Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Matthew Rhys, and Simon Armstrong (DVD and Blu-ray)
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon / Curse of the Golden Flower / House of Flying Daggers Trilogy ~ Ziyi Zhang, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau, and Chow Yun-Fat (Blu-ray)
Horsemen ~ Dennis Quaid, Ziyi Zhang, Lou Taylor Pucci, and Clifton Collins Jr. (DVD)
Van Wilder: Freshman Year – Unrated ~ Linden Ashby, Kurt Fuller,
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Joe Gillis
2009 Comic-Con Schedule for Wed July 22 - Thurs July 23
11 July 2009 6:53 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news
Comic-Con is coming at us and everyone is wondering who and what will be where and when.
The good folks at the Comic-Con 2009 website have started to release schedules for the big 4-day event. The weekend for some will actually start on the night of Wednesday, July 22nd, for the pre-registered 4-day attendees with a Special Preview Night Programming.
The schedule is a bit fluid, but at press time, this was as it stood for the Wednesday & Thursday schedules. Of course, the entire has been edited down to what Screen Rant covers. Check it out:
Wednesday, July 22
6:00-9:00 in Ballroom 20
Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings of exclusive pilot premiere screenings of the new TV series of the 2009–2010 season - Human Target, V, and The Vampire Diaries, plus some preview trailers for other upcoming new shows.
Human Target is based upon the DC Comics title starring Mark Valley (Fringe
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Bruce Simmons
DVD news: Twilight’s Pattinson gets Haunted, Bleeding vampires, etc.
8 July 2009 6:28 PM, PDT | From Fangoria.com | See recent Fangoria news
E1 Entertainment sent along info a bunch of genre titles for October release, and one will warm the hearts of those who can’t wait for the Twilight sequel New Moon to get their Robert Pattinson fix. The Haunted Airman (pictured), a British TV movie the actor made in 2006, will receive its U.S. DVDebut from the company.
Streeting Oct. 13, Haunted Airman was written and directed by Chris Durlacher, based on Dennis Wheatley’s novel The Haunting Of Toby Jugg. Pattinson stars as Jugg, an Raf pilot who’s wounded, winds up in a wheelchair and is sent to a remote hospital in Wales to recover. There, he begins suffering strange visions and dreams that lead him to question his sanity. Warlock’s Julian Sands co-stars; the movie will be presented in anamorphic widescreen with Dolby Digital audio, and no special features announced. Retail price is $24.98. Pre-Order yours here ($17.49 as of this writing).
More vampires,
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no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
Reviewing The Oldies: Donnie Brasco
7 July 2009 4:56 AM, PDT | From FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news
Some 12 years before Johnny Depp would portray the legendary bank robber John Dillinger on the big screen, he was given the opportunity to portray another legendary figure within the mafia – Donnie Brasco.
“Donnie” himself was a relatively low level enforcer, sent on errands by Capos of the Bonnano crime family, so why was he such a legend? Simple, “Donnie Brasco”, mafia soldier of 6 years was in fact Joseph D. Pistone, agent for the FBI and one of only a handful of people who have ever managed to infiltrate the secretive crime syndicate known as La Cosa Nostra – The Mafia.
Loosely based on Pistone’s true story, Donnie Brasco stars Johnny Depp, Al Pacino and Michael Madsen and was nominated for an Academy Award in the “Best Adapted Screenplay” category. The film has had mostly positive reviews since its release and currently holds an 87% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Put simply,
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Craig Sharp
WB Comic-Con Lineup, Featuring Green Lantern: First Flight
3 July 2009 12:50 PM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news
Warner Bros. recently released the lineup of panels they’ll be presenting at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International. So if you are headed to Comic-Con this year and are a fan of Sherlock Holmes, Where The Wild Things Are, Nightmare on Elm Street, The Book Of Eli, Jonah Hex or even The Final Destination, then you’ll need to know where and when to show up for the panels.
Lucky for you Screent Rant loves our readers and has a nice list of the Warner Bros. panels at Comic-Con all ready for you, including the one that is my most anticipated: a preview screening of DC Universe’s animated feature Green Lantern: First Flight!
If you weren’t at the New York Comic Con screening of DC Universe’s last animated feature, Wonder Woman, you have no idea how enjoyable an event it can be. DC Universe tends to make
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Kofi Outlaw
‘Inglourious Basterds’ and the Tarantino Universe
1 July 2009 7:43 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news
Whether it’s his razor sharp dialogue, his impeccable use of popular music, or his ever-stylish cinematography, Quentin Tarantino is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s most exciting and talented directors. And judging by the buzz surrounding his latest film, the WWII epic Inglourious Basterds, that isn’t going to change anytime soon.
One of the things I like best about Quentin Tarantino is how he always works in sly references to his previous films. Not only does it give us fans something to look for, it also makes his films that much richer and more complex. Take, for example, the Vega Brothers.
In Pulp Fiction, John Travolta plays Vincent Vega. In Reservoir Dogs, Michael Madsen plays Mr. Blonde a.k.a Vic Vega. While there is no dialogue linking the two as brothers, as viewers, we make the connection. Suddenly, their brotherhood adds a new dimension to each of their characters.
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Rob Frappier
the Your Movie Sucks© files
27 June 2009 11:52 AM, PDT | From blogs.suntimes.com/ebert | See recent Roger Ebert's Blog news
Gathered here in one convenient place are my recent reviews that awarded films Zero Stars, One-half Star, One Star, and One-and-a-half Stars. These are, generally speaking to be avoided. Sometimes I hear from readers who confess they are in the mood to watch a really bad movie on some form of video. If you are sincere, be sure to know what you're getting: A really bad movie.
Be aware, movies that fall into the category of "so bad they're good" should generally get Two Stars. And when Pauline Kael wrote, "The movies are so rarely great art that if we cannot appreciate great trash, we shouldn't go at all"--well, great trash should ideally get 2.5 stars or even higher.
Many of these reviews were written in the carefree spirit of those in my books Your Movie Sucks and I Hated, Hated, Hated This Movie. Cheap shots and snark are permitted.
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Roger Ebert
Michael Jackson's Star Flames Out at 50
25 June 2009 9:30 PM, PDT | From CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news
Musical icon Michael Jackson died this past Thursday at the age of 50. The singer, whose albums sold millions of copies worldwide, had a profound influence on pop culture, and worked with some of Hollywood’s top directors in often-groundbreaking music videos.
Jackson, who rose to prominence during the 70’s as part of the popular Motown scene, first appeared on-screen in 1978’s The Wiz, an African-American version of The Wizard of Oz. The film’s director was Sidney Lumet, the director of Dog Day Afternoon and Network.
During the 80’s, his multi-platinum-selling albums "Thriller" and "Bad" were supported by music videos that pushed the genre into feature film territory. John Landis, who made the comedic hits Animal House and The Blues Brothers, and whose An American Werewolf in London is considered a seminal horror classic, directed the spine-tingling "Thriller". The 14-minute music video, which featured dancing zombies, was more like a
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Michael Madsen to Tarantino, Brosnan: Iou Big Bucks!
24 June 2009 8:05 AM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news
Every (reservoir) dog has his day—in court. Michael Madsen filed for bankruptcy last month, and E! News has obtained court documents showing the actor owes some serious to cash to a couple of his celebrity friends. The erstwhile Mr. Blonde is in debt to Quentin Tarantino (who directed Madsen in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill) for $1 million. Madsen owes another $25,000 to his Die Another Day cohort Pierce Brosnan. Other creditors include a host of posh hotels, car dealers, jewelers, clothing stores, banks and hospitals. There has been no comment from Madsen, Tarantino or Brosnan. Madsen, 50, says he's racked up $3.7 million in debt. While that may not sound too bad for a veteran character...
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Madsen In Debt To Brosnan And Tarantino
24 June 2009 5:06 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Michael Madsen's financial woes continue to worsen - the movie tough guy owes thousands of dollars to Hollywood pals Pierce Brosnan and Quentin Tarantino.
The star filed for bankruptcy earlier this month and the legal papers reveal he is heavily in debt to both stars.
The papers, obtained by TMZ.com, state Madsen owes $25,000 (£16,667) in personal loans to the actor, and $1 million (£666,667) to his Reservoir Dogs director, Tarantino.
The website reports Madsen is nearly $4 million (£2.67 million) in debt overall, which is barely covered by his monthly income of $3,392 (£2,261).
Check Out Some New Pics From Green Lantern First Flight
20 June 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news
A few new pictures from the upcoming “Green Lantern: First Flight” animated film from DC and Warner Bros have hit the web, highlighting the various characters and alien species you’ll see in the upcoming animated tale of the classic DC title. You can check one out below, and the rest right here courtesy of MTV and Warner Bros. The film, featuring the voice talents of Christopher Meloni, Michael Madsen, Victor Garber, and Tricia Helfer, tells the story of daredevil test pilot Hal Jordan becoming a Green Lantern, a member of the intergalactic police force known as the Green Lantern Corps. Jordan must deal with a growing conspiracy within the [...]
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New Video: David Carradine's Funeral
15 June 2009 9:54 AM, PDT | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news
"The Insider" has video of Tom Selleck, Michael Madsen, Lucy Liu, Jane Seymour and other celebs as they joined hundreds of other mourners at David Carradine's funeral service in Los Angeles. The scene was somber on Saturday as the mourners gathered at Forest Lawn cemetery to pay their respects to the 72-year-old "Kung Fu" actor, who died earlier this month in Bangkok, Thailand. Also spotted at the service were Edward James Olmos, Ali Larter, Fances Fisher, James Cromwell and Rob Schneider, who arrived carrying a bouquet of flowers. Speaking of the service, David's brother Bruce told People.com: "It was touching, but light-hearted. There weren't a lot of tears, but there was a lot of laughter." The investigation into David Carradine's mysterious death in a Bangkok hotel room continues in Thailand.
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TheInsider
Stars attend David Carradine funeral
15 June 2009 2:38 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Celebrity friends and family were among the hundreds of mourners who attended the funeral of David Carradine over the weekend. The late actor's Kill Bill co-stars Lucy Liu, Michael Madsen and Daryl Hannah, along with Jane Seymour and Tom Selleck, led tributes to the 72-year-old, who died in Bangkok ten days ago. Around 400 people turned out to pay their respects to Carradine at a private burial in Los Angeles on Saturday. The event was invitation-only and closed to the media. According to reports, the order of service showed a picture of the Kung Fu star smiling on the front page, with the back page containing (more)
By Lara Martin
Hundreds of Mourners Say Goodbye in David Carradine's Funeral
14 June 2009 8:48 PM, PDT | From Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news
Hundreds of people attended David Carradine's funeral in Los Angeles on Saturday evening, June 13. The service was held indoors at the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, a cemetery adjacent to Griffith Park. Only those invited, included friends and family of the late actor, who could come to the ceremony.
Celebrities who were seen among the attendances at David's funeral included Tom Selleck, Jane Seymour, Frances Fisher, Ali Larter, Edward James Olmos, Rob Schneider and James Cromwell. Lucy Liu, Michael Madsen and Daryl Hannah, who were David's co-stars in "Kill Bill", also came to pay final respects to him.
David's casket, carried in a white hearse, arrived at the cemetery at around 3 P.M. accompanied by a Hell's Angels escort. In the memorial service which lasted more than two hours, two of his children performed on piano and harp.
The burial was kept private and David's family avoided
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Hundreds Attended David Carradine's Private Funeral
14 June 2009 7:10 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
There were more than 400 guests attending the private funeral of actor David Carradine which was held at the Hall of Liberty in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 13. The invitation-only services were held indoors and lasted for more than two hours.
Mourners included David's family, co-stars, and celeb friends. Michael Madsen, Jane Seymour, Tom Selleck, Frances Fisher, Daryl Hannah, Lucy Liu, Edward James Olmos, Ali Larter, and James Cromwell were seen on the spot. Rob Schneider was also in attendance. He was seen carrying a basket of flowers.
All guests were spotted being handed with programs featuring a smiling photo of David in a tuxedo on the cover, and a sketch of him on the back above lyrics to The Allman Brothers Band's "Midnight Rider," the Associated Press reported.
David Carradine, 72, was found dead in his luxury suite at Bangkok's Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel on Thursday morning,
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AceShowbiz.com
Friends And Family Mourn At David Carradine's Funeral
14 June 2009 5:53 PM, PDT | From www.actressarchives.com | See recent Actress Archives news
After a week's worth of headlines dissecting the lurid details of his death, iconic actor David Carradine was sent off in style Saturday evening, with a large funeral attended by hundreds of his closest friends, family members and admirers. Held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills' Hall of Liberty chapel, Carradine's send-off began with a white hearse containing the actor driving onto the cemetary grounds accompanied by an escort of Hell's Angels.Beginning around 5:00pm, the service included remembrances from several of Carradine's fellow actors including "Kill Bill's" Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah and Lucy Liu, as well as Jane Seymour, Tom Sell ...
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Celeb Pals Pay Final Respects to David Carradine
14 June 2009 7:15 AM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news
In the midst of the tumultuous investigation surrounding his death, David Carradine has been laid to rest in Los Angeles. Private funeral services took place Saturday afternoon for the Kill Bill star, with more than 400 mourners turning out at the Forest Lawn cemetery to pay their respects. Several celebrity friends attended the memorial service, including Kill Bill costars Lucy Liu, Daryl Hannah and Michael Madsen, as well as Tom Selleck, Jane Seymour, Edward James Olmos, Ali Larter, Frances Fisher, James Cromwell and Rob Schneider, who arrived clutching an ornate flower arrangement. Some mourners wore Western garb in honor of Carradine's Kung Fu legacy—brother Keith Carradine, sporting a bolo...
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Mourners Gather To Bid Farewell To Carradine
14 June 2009 7:10 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Hundreds of mourners flocked to the funeral of David Carradine at the weekend - including former co-stars Lucy Liu, Tom Selleck and Jane Seymour.
The actor was buried in the grounds of Los Angeles' Forest Law Cemetery, and the poignant event attracted a wide range of mourners who gathered to pay their respects - including several Hell's Angels who escorted the coffin to the graveyard.
Carradine's funeral comes almost two weeks after the actor's naked body was found hanging in a wardrobe of a Bangkok hotel on 04 June.
And the late star was obviously popular in Hollywood - more than 400 people came to say their final farewell to the Kill Bill actor.
Mourners including Michael Madsen sat around the star's resting place to share their memories of his life.
Carradine's brother Bruce explained to People.com that the day was a happy one: "There weren't a lot of tears, but there was a lot of laughter."
An investigation into the star's death is still ongoing. An initial autopsy report carried out by Thai coroners reveals Carradine died from a sudden lack of oxygen, while an independent autopsy has ruled out suicide.
David Carradine Funeral Details
14 June 2009 1:40 AM, PDT | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news
David Carradine was laid to rest Saturday in Los Angeles following a funeral service attended by his 'Kill Bill' acting colleagues Lucy Liu, Daryl Hannah and Michael Madsen, along with Tom Selleck, Edward James Olmos, Jane Seymour and hundreds of mourners who turned out to Forest Lawn cemetery, according to a source who attended. The hearse carrying Carradine's casket was said to have been escorted to the ceremony by a group of motorcycle riders. According to the source, "The service had both sad and humorous moments. The tone was in keeping with how David lived his life. It was very down-to-earth." David Carradine's brother Bruce told People.com, "There weren't a lot of tears, but there was a lot of laughter." Among the speakers at the service were Carradine's co-star from 'The Long Riders,' Stacy Keach, as well as Michael Madsen, according to the magazine.
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TheInsider
Hundreds Gather to Mourn David Carradine
13 June 2009 10:25 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news
Tom Selleck, Jane Seymour, Lucy Liu and hundreds of other friends and family members turned out to say goodbye to David Carradine in Los Angeles Saturday evening. Held in a chapel on the grounds of Forest Lawn Cemetery, the star's funeral drew mourners in all manner of dress, including kilts, Native American headdresses, leather fringe jackets, sandals and multi-colored cowboy boots. Even a group of Hell's Angels was there to bid farewell to Carradine, who was found dead in his hotel room in Bangkok on June 4. "It was touching, but light-hearted," Carradine's older brother Bruce tells People. "There weren't a lot of tears,
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Johnny Dodd
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