Author: David Greenstreet

  • KINO: Steamboat Bill, Jr. Ultimate, Blu-Ray -- PLUS Lost Keaton Set

    Something old, something new and something in hi-def Blu is coming from Kino on July 6th. The Old and Blu: Kino has announced a new 2-disc Ultimate Edition for the previously released Steamboat Bill, Jr. Bonus features are not yet known. They've also announced Steamboat Bill's Blu-Ray debut. The New:  Lost Keaton - 16 Comedy Shorts (1934 -37) is also coming from Kino with 16 of Buster's comedy shorts for ...

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  • Jason and the Argonauts (Blu-Ray) in July

    Sony has announced a July 6th release date for Jason and the Argonauts (Blu-Ray). The single disc release packs some new bonus features (below) not on the standard DVD release. Retail will be 4.95, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only 1.99. BONUS FEATURE: Commentary with Director Peter Jackson and Visual Effects Artist Randall William Cook Commenta...

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  • ARTWORK & DETAILS ADDED: Film Noir Classics, Vol. 2

    --Artwork and synopses added to previous announcement-- --New details also reveal the the bonus features will consist of introductions and trailers-- Human Desire (1954) Korean War veteran Jeff Warren (Glenn Ford) returns home to his old, familiar job as a railroad engineer, but he quickly succumbs to his boss's wife, Vi...

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  • SONY: Film Noir Classics, Vol. 2 in July

    Following up on last November's release of Volume 1, Sony has announced a July 6th release date for Film Noir Classics, Vol. 2. The 5-disc set includes five new-to-DVD titles (above) with stars such as Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Fred MacMurray, Kim Novak, Broderick Crawford, Aldo Ray and Brian Keith. Bonus features (below) are a bit sketchy, but appear to be an introduction and two featurettes. Retail will b...

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  • Dark City, Appointment with Danger Part of Olive's First Wave in July

    We mentioned back in February that Olive Films had licensed 27 films from Paramount. Now, Olive has officially announced four titles (above) for release on July 13th. All four have been mastered from 35mm archive prints and will retail for 4.95 each, but are available at ClassicFlix.com for only 7.99. Bonus features are not expected.

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  • Uncle Vanya (1957) in June

    VCI has announced a June 29th release date for the Uncle Vanya (1957). Franchot Tone stars in this play that was filmed for theatrical release. The single disc DVD will retail for 4.99, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only 2.99. Bonus features are not expected. ...

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  • The Lucy Show - Season 2 in July

    Paramount has announced a July 13th release date for The Lucy Show - Season 2. The 4-disc set, according to the cover art, will have cast commercials, newly recorded interviews and more. This second season was filmed in color, but broadcast in black and white. It wasn't until the '65-'66 season that Lucy was broadcast in color. Although not stated, this DVD set will likely be in color. Retail will be 9.99, but it's avai...

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  • RAFT, BENNETT: The House Across the Bay (1940) on April 30th

    It appears as TCM/Warner has struck a deal with Castle Hill Productions as TCM is now listing The House Across the Bay (1940), a Castle Hill property, with an April 30th release date. The title is exclusive to TCM's website, but will be available for rent here at ClassicFlix.com. It is not clear if it is a pressed DVD or DVD-R, but it will have bonus features (below) similar to TCM's Lost and Found RKO Collection which is DVD-R.

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  • PRICE CONFIRMED: Errol Flynn Adventures

    We now have a price on TCM Spotlight: Errol Flynn Adventures Collection. As expected, it's in line with previous 5-disc TCM Spotlight sets with a retail of 9.92. However, it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only 7.99. PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS: BONUS FEATURES, STREET DATE UPDATE: Errol Flynn Adventures TCM Spotlight: Errol Flynn Adventures Coming Soon

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  • Dragnet 1968 - Season 2 in July

    Shout Factory has announced a July 6th release date for Dragnet 1968 - Season 2. The 6-disc set is Shout's first from this series as they are picking up where Universal left off in 2005. Retail will be 4.99, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only 1.99. Bonus features are not yet known. Previous Releases: 06/17/2005 - Dragnet 1968 - Season 1 ...

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