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OLIVE: Road to Hong Kong Leads a Quartet of Titles Making Their Blu Debut

After previously announcing two new releases earlier this month, Olive has announced February 17th as the street date for four additional titles arriving on DVD and Blu-Ray. The big title coming out is the final 'Road' picture starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, The Road to Hong Kong (1962) making its debut on Blu-Ray. Olive is also preparing the Jack Lemmon comedy How to Murder Your Wife (1965), as well as Beach Bla...

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FOX ARCHIVES: Landis, Sanders Star in Two New to DVD

Fox has announced two new entries into their Cinema Archives line. It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog (1946) -  Carole Landis, Allyn Joslyn, Harry Morgan, Jean Wallace International Settlement (1938) -  Dolores del Rio, George Sanders, John Carradine, Keye Luke Both will be available here at ClassicFlix on January 6th. These DVDs adds to the total of over 300 Cinema Archive titles exclu...

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FOX ARCHIVES: King of Burlesque with Alice Faye Debuts on DVD

Fox's lone Cinema Archive announcement this week is 1936's King of Burlesque.  New to DVD and available at ClassicFlix on December 30th, the showbiz drama stars Warner Baxter, Alice Faye, and Jack Oakie. This release adds to the total of over 300 Cinema Archive titles exclusively available for rent at ClassicFlix.com.

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VCI: Waterfront and Comedy Double Feature for January

Sneaking under the radar from VCI are the first volume of Waterfront (1954) and a double feature of G.I. Jane (1951) and Grand Canyon (1949). The street dates are January 20th for G.I. Jane / Grand Canyon and January 27th for Waterfront, Vol. 1. Bonus features are not included, however, Waterfront will contain ten episodes of the series.

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CRITERION: A Day in the Country Premieres in February

Criterion has announced a February 10th street date for the 1936 French drama, A Day in the Country, on DVD and Blu-Ray. This is the first time the Jean Renoir classic will be released on DVD and Blu after years of being available only on French import. A few bonus features are planned to accompany each disc (below). NOTE: Since last September, Criterion had only released DVD / Blu-Ray combo packs; however, since September's release of

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COLUMBIA CLASSICS: Thunderhoof New to DVD

Sony's Columbia Classics line returns after a three-month absence debuting the Western Thunderhoof (1948) on DVD for the first time. Thunderhoof will be available here at ClassicFlix on December 30th. This new DVD adds to the total of over 200 Columbia Classics titles exclusively available for rent at ClassicFlix.com.

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OLIVE: Two Dramas Set for Blu Debut in January

After previously announcing four new releases last month, Olive has announced January 27th as the street date for two additional titles arriving on DVD and Blu-Ray, Frank Capra's A Hole in the Head (1959) and Gregory Peck in Pork Chop Hill (1959). Both were originally released on DVD via MGM but are marking their debut on Blu-Ray. There is no bonus content planned for either release.

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FOX ARCHIVES: Tyrone Power in Lloyd's of London

Fox's lone Cinema Archive announcement this week is 1936's Lloyd's of London.  New to DVD and available at ClassicFlix on December 23rd, the historical drama stars Tyrone Power, Freddie Bartholomew, Madeleine Carroll and features Guy Standing, C. Aubrey Smith, Virginia Field, Douglas Scott and George Sanders. This release adds to the total of over 300 Cinema Archive titles exclusively availa...

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TIMELESS: Shane - The Complete Series in March

Timeless Media has announced a March 10th street date for Shane - The Complete Series. The 1966 TV series starring David Carradine ran for only a half season (17 episodes), but co-starred Jill Ireland and was filmed in color. Bonus content is not expected. ...

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UNIVERSAL VAULT: Another Batch of Diverse Titles New to DVD Released

Universal's MOD program kicks back into high gear with the announcement of eight titles newly available on DVD as part of their Vault Series. They are: All My Sons (1948) - Edward G. Robinson, Burt Lancaster, Mady Christians Her Jungle Love (1938) - Dorothy Lamour, Ray Milland, Lynne Overman, J. Carrol Naish High, Wide, and Handsome (1937) - Irene Dunne, Randolph Scott, Dorothy Lamour, Elizabeth Patter...

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OLIVE: Two More New to DVD and Blu Titles in January

After previously announcing two new releases on Monday, Olive has announced January 20th as the street date for two additional titles arriving on DVD and Blu-Ray, World for Ransom (1954) and Woman They Almost Lynched (1953). Neither one has been previously released on DVD marking this as their debut in both formats. There is no bonus content planned for either release.

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VCI: The Prowler on Blu -- 3 DAY SPECIAL PRICE

VCI has announced The Prowler for Blu-Ray release on February 3rd. By the time the film debuts on Blu it'll mark the four-year anniversary since it premiered on DVD back in 2011. No confirmation, but bonus features are expected to carry over. The title will retail for 4.97 and is available here at ClassicFlix for only 7.99. However, for three days only (until Friday November 21st), we'll have it for the special pre-order price o...

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FOX ARCHIVES: Two Dramas Debut on DVD

Fox announced two new entries into their Cinema Archives line. Orchids to You (1935) -  John Boles, Jean Muir, Charles Butterworth Rx Murder (1958) -  Rick Jason, Lisa Gastoni, Marius Goring Both will be available here at ClassicFlix on December 2nd. These DVDs adds to the total of over 300 Cinema Archive titles exclusively available for rent at ClassicFlix.com.

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WARNER ARCHIVE: Dorian Gray on Blu and Forbidden Hollywood, Vol. 8 Dominate Latest Wave

Three releases have been announced this week by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. Leading the pack is The Picture of Dorian Gray on Blu. This marks the debut of the 1945 horror/drama on HD after premiering on DVD in 2008; the DVD's bonus features will carryover to this new disc. Warner is also continuing their now eight volume Forbidden Hollywood Collection after volume seven was put out last May. Volume 8 will be a four-disc set conta...

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OLIVE: Two Titles New to DVD and Blu

Olive has announced January 20th as the street date for two obscure titles arriving on DVD and Blu-Ray, The Weapon (1956) and Track the Man Down (1955). Neither one has been released on DVD marking this as their debut in both formats. There is no bonus content planned for either release.

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WARNER ARCHIVE: Dr. Gillespie Collection Plus Martin & Lewis Back in Print

Five releases have been announced this week by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. Leading the pack is the Dr. Gillespie Film Collection, a three-disc compendium of features starring Dr. Kildare regular, Lionel Barrymore, as Dr. Gillespie. Additionally, the studio is releasing Robert Mitchum's war drama, Till the End of Time (1946). Warner is also rereleasing three titles. The big ones are the return of Martin and Lewis ...

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DISNEY BLU: 101 Dalmatians Gets Diamond Edition Blu-Ray

Walt Disney has set a February 10th street date for 101 Dalmatians (1961) on Diamond Edition Blu-Ray / DVD Combo. Previously released in a 2-DVD Platinum Edition set, Dalmatians is making its Blu debut with this release. And like past Diamond Editions, bonus content will likely carry over from the 2008 release.

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FOX ARCHIVES: Smiley Series Comes to DVD

Fox announced two new entries into their Cinema Archives line. Smiley is a 1957 British adaptation of the Moore Raymond series of novels; Smiley Gets a Gun was the sequel, produced a year later. Smiley and Smiley Gets a Gun will be available here at ClassicFlix on November 25th. These DVDs adds to the total of over 300 Cinema Archive titles exclusively available for rent at ClassicFlix.com.

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The Razor's Edge Premiering on Blu in January

20th Century Fox has set a January 13th street date for the Tyrone Power drama The Razor's Edge (1946) on Blu-Ray and DVD. Originally released on DVD in 2005, this marks the first time the movie will be available on Blu. Bonus content from the last DVD release - audio commentary and a Fox Movietone reel - are being transferred to the Blu with no additional features planned.

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VCI: The Tall Lie Debuts on DVD in January

VCI has announced a January 13th street date for Paul Henreid's directorial debut, The Tall Lie (1952). Originally titled For Men Only, The Tall Lie established Casablanca star Henreid as a serious director. He would go on to direct an additional five motion pictures as well as countless episodes of popular television shows. Bonus content, if any, has not been revealed.

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