Author: David Greenstreet

  • Island of Desire A.K.A. Saturday Island in January

    The technicolor romantic adventure Island of Desire (1952) starring Linda Darnell and Tab Hunter has been announced with a January 26th release date. Originally titled Saturday Island, it is being released by VCI with its original script title. Bonus features are not expected. Retail will be 4.99, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only 0.99. ...

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  • Ballad in Blue (1964) in January

    Another entry in Lion Gate's 'Music Makers' line, Ballad in Blue (1964), is hitting the streets on January 12th.  No word on bonus features, but according to the cover, it'll have a bonus CD. Retail will be 4.98, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only 0.99. ...

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  • Orson Welles: King Lear (1953) - 3 Day Special Price

    On the heels of just-released The Barbara Stanwyck Show, Vol. 1, E1 Entertainment has announced the January 26th release of King Lear (1953). The live 73 minute show broadcast on CBS as part of the Omnibus series stars Orson Welles in the title roll. Bonus features are: Interviews & Rehearsal Footage with Peter Brook and Virgil Thomson

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  • A Man Called Adam (1966) in January

    The jazzy melodrama A Man Called Adam (1966) starring Sammy Davis Jr. comes to DVD on January 12th from Lions Gate. No word on bonus features, but according to the cover, it'll have a bonus CD. Retail will be 4.98, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only 0.99.

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  • FLICKER ALLEY: Soviet Serial Adventure Miss Mend (1926) in December

    Flicker Alley has announced a December 15th release date for the Soviet Serial Adventure Miss Mend (1926). The 4 1/2 hour, three part film will be a 2-disc set and feature brand new English intertitles. Complete details and bonus features below. It will retail will be 9.99, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only 9.99. ...

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  • CRITERION: Roberto Rossellini's War Trilogy in January

    Criterion has announced a January 26th release date for Roberto Rossellini's War Trilogy. The 3-disc set will include Rome, Open City (1945), Germany Year Zero (1948) (both previously released by Image Entertainment) and Paisan (1946) which is making its DVD debut. Lots of bonus features will accompany what are sure to be superior prints. Full details below. It will retail for 9.95, but is available at Cla...

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  • Merry Sitcom! - Christmas Classics in November

    Yes, it is slim pickens out there for new releases. But we did find something that was somewhat under the radar. Shout! Factory has a November 3rd release date for Merry Sitcom! - Christmas Classics From TV's Golden Age.  It contains a variety of seven Christmas episodes, on one disc. One of which, 'Christmas Memory' from Window on Mainstreet, has y...

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  • The Music Man (Blu-Ray) in February

    Warner Bros. adds another Blu release with the announcement of The Music Man (Blu-Ray) with a February 2nd release date. Warner's 'Blu Wave' now boasts more classic Blu-Ray releases on the schedule than standard. Bonus features are not yet known, but we expect features to carry over from the previous SD release. It will retail will be 8.99, but it's avai...

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  • The Best of Spike Jones in November

    Following up on their highly acclaimed 2007 release, Spike Jones - The Legend, Infinity Entertainment has announced a November 24th release date for The Best of Spike Jones. Guest stars include Eddy Arnold and Zasu Pitts. The 3-disc set will retail will be 9.98, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only

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  • ARTWORK ADDED: Gone With the Wind 2-Disc S.E.

    --Artwork added to previous announcement for the 2-Disc Special Edition-- ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT Known about for some time, Warner has officially announced a November 17th release date for three different releases of Gone With the Wind - 70th Anniversary Edition. Prices are above with all the bonus features and premiums b...

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