A few more details of the remastered "Help!" have been provided by Apple Corps:
There will be 2 editions of the DVD - a standard digipack and a deluxe boxed set that will contain a reproduction of Richard Lester's original annotated script, 8 lobby cards and a poster, plus a 60-page book with rarely seen photographs and production notes from the movie.
Both the deluxe book and the standard booklet feature an introduction by Richard Lester and an appreciation by Martin Scorsese.
The DVD will be a 2-disc set. Disc 1 will feature the original film digitally restored with a newly created 5.1 soundtrack, while Disc 2 contains an hour of extra features, including:
* The Beatles in Help! - 30 minute documentary about the making of the film with Richard Lester, the cast and crew. Includes exclusive behind the scenes footage of The Beatles on set.
* A Missing Scene - interview and photographs, featuring Wendy Richard
* The Restoration of Help! - an in depth look at the restoration process.
* Memories of Help! - the cast and crew reminisce
* Theatrical Trailers - 2 US trailers and 1 Spanish trailer.
* 1965 US Radio Spots - hidden in disc menus.
* There will be 2 editions of the DVD - a standard digipack and a deluxe boxed set that will contain a reproduction of Richard Lester's original annotated script, 8 lobby cards and a poster, plus a 60-page book with rarely seen photographs and production notes from the movie.
You can pre-order either edition now at Amazon:
Standard
Deluxe
Best Beatles Sites.
DVD: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
This flick will be out in three different DVD configurations Oct. 2.
Along with a bare-bones single disk version of the film, there'll be a version on Blu Ray and a standard DVD double disk, Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer (The Power Cosmic Edition) with a bonus disk including:
* Extended / Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary by director Tim Story)
* Family Bonds: The Making of Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer documentary
* Sentinel of the Spaceways: Comic Book Origins of The Silver Surfer featurette
* The FantastiCar: State of the Art featurette
* The Power Cosmic special effects featurette
* Character Design With Spectral Motion featurette
* Scoring the Fantastic featurette
* Interactive FantastiCar concept images gallery
* Theatrical Trailers
* Still Galleries (Behind the Scenes / Characters / Concept Art)
Click to pre-order any of the versions from Amazon:
Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer [Blu-Ray]
Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer -single disk
Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer Rise of the Silver Surfer (The Power Cosmic Edition)
Best Fantastic Four Sites.
Along with a bare-bones single disk version of the film, there'll be a version on Blu Ray and a standard DVD double disk, Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer (The Power Cosmic Edition) with a bonus disk including:
* Extended / Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary by director Tim Story)
* Family Bonds: The Making of Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer documentary
* Sentinel of the Spaceways: Comic Book Origins of The Silver Surfer featurette
* The FantastiCar: State of the Art featurette
* The Power Cosmic special effects featurette
* Character Design With Spectral Motion featurette
* Scoring the Fantastic featurette
* Interactive FantastiCar concept images gallery
* Theatrical Trailers
* Still Galleries (Behind the Scenes / Characters / Concept Art)
Click to pre-order any of the versions from Amazon:
Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer [Blu-Ray]
Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer -single disk
Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer Rise of the Silver Surfer (The Power Cosmic Edition)
Best Fantastic Four Sites.
Pop Culture Roundup Sept. 11, 2007
A new album by Kinks' leader Ray Davies is set for release Oct. 29.
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I thought I'd dump DC Comics' "The Spirit" title once artist/writer Darwyn Cooke's jumps ship with issue 12. But now with the news that Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier will be co-writing, I'll stick around. Much as I enjoyed Cooke's art, I think this new duo will provide better writing. They'll certainly nail the humorous aspects of Will Eisner's character. No word on who'll handle the art.
Aragones also is penning a "Bat Lash" mini-series to be drawn by John Severin.
Details on both announcements here.
UPDATE: Evanier has more info:
It was revealed on a panel at the Baltimore Comic Convention so I guess I should post it here. DC Comics, as you may know, publishes a fine comic that continues the adventures of Will Eisner's The Spirit. Darwyn Cooke has been writing and drawing it but he's departing the book. That's all old news. The new news is that while its next artist has not yet been announced, the writing will be handled by Sergio Aragones (the plots) and me (the words). I'll tell you more about it when there's more to tell.
Best DC Comics Sites.
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Tomorrow's comics today: See the big list of stuff that's in shops tomorrow.
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Jazz keyboardist Joe Zawinul has passed away, Billboard reports. Zawinul co-led the band Weather Report with saxophonist Wayne Shorter and, before that, was a key member in groups led by Miles Davis and Cannonball Adderley.
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Today in sharity:
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The Guardian reviews Brian Wilson's performance at London's Royal Festival Hall last night, which saw him debut a new collection of songs.
But when Wilson and his band reappear and perform That Lucky Old Sun, something remarkable happens. Essentially a series of pastiches of the various styles he minted in the 60s - the opening Morning Beat bears a hint of both Dance Dance Dance and Do It Again - it's infinitely more enjoyable than most observers might have expected: the harmonies soar, the tunes lodge in your memory. Midnight's Another Day isn't the most beautiful melody Wilson has written, but it's the most beautiful he's managed for decades, and even he realises it. For a moment, the disconcerting expression on his face vanishes, replaced by a smile of unalloyed delight.
Best Brian Wilson/Beach Boys Sites.
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Via Mark Evanier: A 1968 interview with cartoonist Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man.
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I thought I'd dump DC Comics' "The Spirit" title once artist/writer Darwyn Cooke's jumps ship with issue 12. But now with the news that Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier will be co-writing, I'll stick around. Much as I enjoyed Cooke's art, I think this new duo will provide better writing. They'll certainly nail the humorous aspects of Will Eisner's character. No word on who'll handle the art.
Aragones also is penning a "Bat Lash" mini-series to be drawn by John Severin.
Details on both announcements here.
UPDATE: Evanier has more info:
It was revealed on a panel at the Baltimore Comic Convention so I guess I should post it here. DC Comics, as you may know, publishes a fine comic that continues the adventures of Will Eisner's The Spirit. Darwyn Cooke has been writing and drawing it but he's departing the book. That's all old news. The new news is that while its next artist has not yet been announced, the writing will be handled by Sergio Aragones (the plots) and me (the words). I'll tell you more about it when there's more to tell.
Best DC Comics Sites.
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Tomorrow's comics today: See the big list of stuff that's in shops tomorrow.
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Jazz keyboardist Joe Zawinul has passed away, Billboard reports. Zawinul co-led the band Weather Report with saxophonist Wayne Shorter and, before that, was a key member in groups led by Miles Davis and Cannonball Adderley.
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Today in sharity:
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The Guardian reviews Brian Wilson's performance at London's Royal Festival Hall last night, which saw him debut a new collection of songs.
But when Wilson and his band reappear and perform That Lucky Old Sun, something remarkable happens. Essentially a series of pastiches of the various styles he minted in the 60s - the opening Morning Beat bears a hint of both Dance Dance Dance and Do It Again - it's infinitely more enjoyable than most observers might have expected: the harmonies soar, the tunes lodge in your memory. Midnight's Another Day isn't the most beautiful melody Wilson has written, but it's the most beautiful he's managed for decades, and even he realises it. For a moment, the disconcerting expression on his face vanishes, replaced by a smile of unalloyed delight.
Best Brian Wilson/Beach Boys Sites.
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Via Mark Evanier: A 1968 interview with cartoonist Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man.
DVD: Star Trek: The Original Series - The Complete First Season HD
This set, due out, is available for pre-order now from Amazon.
Details:
CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment invite you to experience STAR TREK: The Original Series as never before when the legendary first season arrives for the first time ever in a 10-disc HD DVD/DVD combo disc set on November 20, 2007. Meticulously remastered from the original camera negative specifically for this high-definition release, each classic episode is presented in pristine condition with state-of-the-art digital visual effects. 1960s special effects have been replaced with 21st century computer-generated imagery to give new depth and atmosphere to various elements including the main title sequence, the galaxy shots frequently seen from the Enterprise's bridge, the battle scenes, planets and alien ships, some of the matte paintings used as backdrops for new worlds, as well as the Enterprise and other Starships, which have been replaced with state-of-the-art CGI-created ships. The new computer-generated Enterprise is based on the exact measurements of the original model, which now rests in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
The refurbished episodes also feature higher quality sound for the famous opening theme. The original score by Emmy® Award-winning composer Alexander Courage has been re-recorded in state-of-the-art digital stereo audio with an orchestra and a female singer belting out the famous vocals. A digitally remastered version of William Shatner's classic original recording of the 38-word "Space, the final frontier…” monologue continues to open each episode.
In addition, the extraordinary set features true HD audio and exclusive HD DVD interactive features produced by New Wave Entertainment. Interactive menus and a "Starfleet Access” interface will allow viewers to activate icons which provide such features as Picture in Picture video commentaries and an interactive tour of the starship Enterprise. Both the standard definition and high definition presentations also include rare on-set home movie footage, an inside perspective on what it took to transport Trek into the 21st century and much more. Housed in a futuristic clear case, the STAR TREK: The Original Series HD DVD/DVD set will be available for the suggested retail price of $217.99.
STAR TREK: The Original Series is a 10-disc collection presented in the original aspect ratio (1.33:1) screen. The standard definition presentation includes Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, LAS Mono and French Mono as well as English, LAS and French subtitles. The HD DVD presentation features English Dolby True HD and LAS Mono with English and LAS subtitles. The DVD is not rated in the U.S. and rated G in Canada.
Bonus features on the HD DVD side are as follows:
Starfleet Access – On-screen graphical interface allows viewers to access Picture in Picture video commentaries, comparisons of re-mastered vs. original effects, encyclopedic information (science, life forms, technology), episode trivia and more on the following episodes:
Where No Man Has Gone Before
The Menagerie, Part 1
The Menagerie, Part 2
Balance of Terror
The Galileo Seven
Space Seed
Errand of Mercy
Spacelift: Transporting Trek into the 21st Century
From new visual effects to sound, this documentary provides an in-depth exploration of the remastering of classic Star Trek episodes.
Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories
Join crew member and "extra-extraordinaire” Billy Blackburn as he shares his own behind-the-scenes home movie footage of life on the set of Star Trek.
Interactive Enterprise Tour
Viewers will explore the Enterprise interior and exterior in detail as they pilot their own shuttlecraft in this spectacular 3D simulated feature.
Perpetual Entertainment's "Star Trek Online” MMO Game Preview
Bonus features on the standard DVD side are as follows:
Spacelift: Transporting Trek into the 21st Century
The Birth of a Timeless Legacy
Reflections on Spock
Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner
To Boldly Go…Season One
Sci-Fi Visionaries
Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories
Kiss & Tell: Romance in the 24th Century
Trek Connections
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
Episode Preview Trailers
Perpetual Entertainment's "Star Trek Online” MMO Game Preview
Details:
CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment invite you to experience STAR TREK: The Original Series as never before when the legendary first season arrives for the first time ever in a 10-disc HD DVD/DVD combo disc set on November 20, 2007. Meticulously remastered from the original camera negative specifically for this high-definition release, each classic episode is presented in pristine condition with state-of-the-art digital visual effects. 1960s special effects have been replaced with 21st century computer-generated imagery to give new depth and atmosphere to various elements including the main title sequence, the galaxy shots frequently seen from the Enterprise's bridge, the battle scenes, planets and alien ships, some of the matte paintings used as backdrops for new worlds, as well as the Enterprise and other Starships, which have been replaced with state-of-the-art CGI-created ships. The new computer-generated Enterprise is based on the exact measurements of the original model, which now rests in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
The refurbished episodes also feature higher quality sound for the famous opening theme. The original score by Emmy® Award-winning composer Alexander Courage has been re-recorded in state-of-the-art digital stereo audio with an orchestra and a female singer belting out the famous vocals. A digitally remastered version of William Shatner's classic original recording of the 38-word "Space, the final frontier…” monologue continues to open each episode.
In addition, the extraordinary set features true HD audio and exclusive HD DVD interactive features produced by New Wave Entertainment. Interactive menus and a "Starfleet Access” interface will allow viewers to activate icons which provide such features as Picture in Picture video commentaries and an interactive tour of the starship Enterprise. Both the standard definition and high definition presentations also include rare on-set home movie footage, an inside perspective on what it took to transport Trek into the 21st century and much more. Housed in a futuristic clear case, the STAR TREK: The Original Series HD DVD/DVD set will be available for the suggested retail price of $217.99.
STAR TREK: The Original Series is a 10-disc collection presented in the original aspect ratio (1.33:1) screen. The standard definition presentation includes Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, LAS Mono and French Mono as well as English, LAS and French subtitles. The HD DVD presentation features English Dolby True HD and LAS Mono with English and LAS subtitles. The DVD is not rated in the U.S. and rated G in Canada.
Bonus features on the HD DVD side are as follows:
Starfleet Access – On-screen graphical interface allows viewers to access Picture in Picture video commentaries, comparisons of re-mastered vs. original effects, encyclopedic information (science, life forms, technology), episode trivia and more on the following episodes:
Where No Man Has Gone Before
The Menagerie, Part 1
The Menagerie, Part 2
Balance of Terror
The Galileo Seven
Space Seed
Errand of Mercy
Spacelift: Transporting Trek into the 21st Century
From new visual effects to sound, this documentary provides an in-depth exploration of the remastering of classic Star Trek episodes.
Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories
Join crew member and "extra-extraordinaire” Billy Blackburn as he shares his own behind-the-scenes home movie footage of life on the set of Star Trek.
Interactive Enterprise Tour
Viewers will explore the Enterprise interior and exterior in detail as they pilot their own shuttlecraft in this spectacular 3D simulated feature.
Perpetual Entertainment's "Star Trek Online” MMO Game Preview
Bonus features on the standard DVD side are as follows:
Spacelift: Transporting Trek into the 21st Century
The Birth of a Timeless Legacy
Reflections on Spock
Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner
To Boldly Go…Season One
Sci-Fi Visionaries
Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories
Kiss & Tell: Romance in the 24th Century
Trek Connections
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
Episode Preview Trailers
Perpetual Entertainment's "Star Trek Online” MMO Game Preview
DVD: Love American Style - Season 1 Volume 1
This three disk set collects episodes from the 1960-70s anthology comedy series. Really silly stuff. One later ep ended up sparking the "Happy Days" series.
Not too many details yet, but here's the cover. It's out and available for pre-order now from Amazon.
Not too many details yet, but here's the cover. It's out and available for pre-order now from Amazon.
DVD: Route 66 - Season 1, Vol. 1
Not Too much info on this one yet. It's due out and available for pre-order now from Amazon.
Details:
Episodes 1-15 from the first season--including "Black November," "The Man on the Monkey Board," "Legacy for Lucia," "The Quick and the Dead," and "The Clover Throne"--are presented in a five-disc set. 13 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; filmographies; photo gallery; TV spots.
Details:
Episodes 1-15 from the first season--including "Black November," "The Man on the Monkey Board," "Legacy for Lucia," "The Quick and the Dead," and "The Clover Throne"--are presented in a five-disc set. 13 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; filmographies; photo gallery; TV spots.
DVD: The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (Ultimate Edition)
Due out Oct. 9, this is a restored version of the 1923 classic. It's available for pre-order now from Amazon.
Details:
Lon Chaney stars as the gentle outcast Quasimodo in the first film version of Victor Hugo's classic novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Paris of 1482 was meticulously recreated on the back lot of Universal Studios for this powerful drama that turned Chaney into a screen legend -- now presented in the ultimate special edition of this timeless classic.
Mastered in high definition from an original multi-tinted print.
New symphonic score compiled by Donald Hunsberger, adapted and conducted by Robert Israel. Recorded in Europe in digital stereo. Insert essay and optional audio essay through the film, both by Michael F. Blake, author of two books on Lon Chaney. Facsimile reproduction of original souvenir program.
Gallery of Original 3-D stills (3-D viewing glasses are included with this DVD). Extensive gallery of 2-D stills including production shots, scenes and advertising materials. Behind-the-scenes footage of Lon Chaney out of makeup on the set.
Details:
Lon Chaney stars as the gentle outcast Quasimodo in the first film version of Victor Hugo's classic novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Paris of 1482 was meticulously recreated on the back lot of Universal Studios for this powerful drama that turned Chaney into a screen legend -- now presented in the ultimate special edition of this timeless classic.
Mastered in high definition from an original multi-tinted print.
New symphonic score compiled by Donald Hunsberger, adapted and conducted by Robert Israel. Recorded in Europe in digital stereo. Insert essay and optional audio essay through the film, both by Michael F. Blake, author of two books on Lon Chaney. Facsimile reproduction of original souvenir program.
Gallery of Original 3-D stills (3-D viewing glasses are included with this DVD). Extensive gallery of 2-D stills including production shots, scenes and advertising materials. Behind-the-scenes footage of Lon Chaney out of makeup on the set.
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