 Springtime
for Hitler - 12:00am
You've seen the smash Broadway play, now see the movie that inspired
it! MGM has announced another gigantic wave of classic catalog
gems due this December, their final slate for 2002. Leading the
pack is the long-awaited 12/3 bow of The Producers, the
classic Mel Brooks comedy that many still proclaim as the funniest
movie ever made. Presented in a brand-new anamorphic widescreen
transfer and English 5.1 Dolby surround (the film's original mono
mix is also included), extras include a new hour-long documentary,
deleted scenes, a still gallery, and trailers. Retail is $24.95.
Also due on 12/3 is another wave of MGM cheapie $14.95 titles,
starring my vote for the funniest movie of all time, Madonna's
legendary Body of Evidence. This one features both R-rated
and Unrated versions of the film presented in anamorphic widescreen
and 2.0 Dolby surround. Other great catalog faves in this batch
of thrillers include Alphabet City, Blue Steel,
Miami Blues, Rush, State of Grace, Dead of
Winter, Bad Influence, Company Business and
The Whistle Blower. All include both anamorphic widescreen
and full screen transfers, 2.0 Dolby surround tracks, and trailers,
except Rush and State of Grace, which are widescreen only and
also include 5.1 surround tracks.
But wait, there's more. MGM has even more classics on tap for
12/3, all making their first-ever DVD bows: Marlene Dietrich:
Her Own Song, The Children's Hour, the 1956 version
of A Kiss Before Dying, Where's Poppa?, The Thief
of Bagdad, Legend of the Lost, and Bob Hope in The
Road to Hong Kong. All feature anamorphic widescreen transfers
and mono tracks, except Thief of Bagdad, which is full screen
only. Extras include trailers and production notes, and retail
is $19.95 each.
 Mouse
in the house - 12:00am
Joining a more and more packed fourth quarter feeding frenzy,
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment has announced a 12/10 street
date for Stuart Little 2, the big bucks sequel that only
performed so-so at the box office this past summer. Featuring
both widescreen and full screen transfers, an audio commentary,
and multiple making-of featurettes, check out the press
release for the full specs.
Columbia has also announced a new batch of catalog releases hitting
DVD this December. 12/3 sees the release of the Chinese import
Happy Times, presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen
and Mandarin 5.1 surround, with the only extras bonus trailers.
Also debuting on 12/3 is My Girl 2, presented in full frame
only, with English, French and Portuguese 2.0 Dolby surround tracks
and bonus trailers. Last but not least we have the Sharon Stone
and Dylan McDermott thriller Where Sleeping Dogs Lie, presented
in anamorphic widescreen, English and French 2.0 Dolby surround,
and bonus trailers as extras. Retail is $24.95 a pop.
Lord of the Thumbs - 12:00am
Just in from Image Entertainment is their November batch
of new releases, another fine mix of oddities, rare gems and top
music titles. Highlights include All Thumbs: The Complete Collection,
special editions of Blood of the Vampires, Brain of Blood and
Cruel Romance, and new music titles by The Cult, Ice-T and Matchbox
Twenty. Check out the Image website
for the full list and specs.
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