The Bradford International Film Festival is typically an underground-friendly fest. This year appears to be no exception with two very special experimental film retrospectives, as well as a few modern underground-type flicks.
The 19th annual Biff will roll on April 11-21 at several locations around Bradford and Leeds in England, including the National Media Museum, Hebden Bridge Picture House, Hyde Park Picture House and other venues.
Biff is hosting a tribute to Stan Brakhage this year by screening the prolific filmmaker’s magnum opus, Dog Star Man, as well as a selection of his short films, from 1963′s legendary Mothlight to 1994′s Black Ice. There’s also going to be an epic-sized tribute/retrospective of experimental films from Austria, a country with a proud avant-garde filmmaking tradition that’s typically overlooked.
From Austria, Biff is, of course, screening two works from one of the experimental film world’s biggest masters,...
The 19th annual Biff will roll on April 11-21 at several locations around Bradford and Leeds in England, including the National Media Museum, Hebden Bridge Picture House, Hyde Park Picture House and other venues.
Biff is hosting a tribute to Stan Brakhage this year by screening the prolific filmmaker’s magnum opus, Dog Star Man, as well as a selection of his short films, from 1963′s legendary Mothlight to 1994′s Black Ice. There’s also going to be an epic-sized tribute/retrospective of experimental films from Austria, a country with a proud avant-garde filmmaking tradition that’s typically overlooked.
From Austria, Biff is, of course, screening two works from one of the experimental film world’s biggest masters,...
- 3/11/2013
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Blu-ray Release Date: Aug. 28, 2012
Price: Blu-ray $34.99 each
Studio: Warner Home Video
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Warner finally split up Peter Jackson’s (The Frighteners) acclaimed The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions on Blu-ray, for fans who only want one or two of the movies and haven’t yet bought the trilogy set.
The extended versions of the Oscar-winning fantasy films, starring Elijah Wood (Treasure Island), Viggo Mortensen (A Dangerous Method) and Sean Astin (The Goonies) and based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, have been available in the high-definition format since June 2011 but only in the three-movie set. That collection also contains a heap of featurettes, commentaries and documentaries, including the detailed behind-the-scenes movies by filmmaker Costa Botes. All of those also are in the single sets, which each have five discs and roughly nine hours of special features (standard-definition) as well as the extended films.
Price: Blu-ray $34.99 each
Studio: Warner Home Video
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Warner finally split up Peter Jackson’s (The Frighteners) acclaimed The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions on Blu-ray, for fans who only want one or two of the movies and haven’t yet bought the trilogy set.
The extended versions of the Oscar-winning fantasy films, starring Elijah Wood (Treasure Island), Viggo Mortensen (A Dangerous Method) and Sean Astin (The Goonies) and based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, have been available in the high-definition format since June 2011 but only in the three-movie set. That collection also contains a heap of featurettes, commentaries and documentaries, including the detailed behind-the-scenes movies by filmmaker Costa Botes. All of those also are in the single sets, which each have five discs and roughly nine hours of special features (standard-definition) as well as the extended films.
- 6/26/2012
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
First off, I have to tell you that this page may load slow. We're making an awful lot of calls to the Amazon Api here, and that's bound to monkey with things. If you have no idea what that means... it's shiny. Please note also that, for the same reason, you may find, depending on traffic, that not all of the Amazon details will load properly. I apologize for that, it's just the nature of the beast, and the fact that the Api wasn't really meant for such things. If you refresh, it will probably fix.
You may have heard me mention this giveaway quite a while ago, and it's taken me a long time to figure out what sort of format to put things in, and I kept added things. Eventually it became too much to really give any kind of run down on the items, so I decided...
You may have heard me mention this giveaway quite a while ago, and it's taken me a long time to figure out what sort of format to put things in, and I kept added things. Eventually it became too much to really give any kind of run down on the items, so I decided...
- 9/15/2011
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
There are a couple of reasons for revisiting the Toronto International Film Festival's lineup for its documentary program, Real to Reel. One of them is Aj Schnack's interview with Thom Powers, Tiff's Documentary and Mavericks Programmer, posted just hours after the Mavericks lineup was announced on Tuesday. Discussing the highlights of both programs, they touch on another reason: Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory is making all sorts of headlines. Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky's third film chronicling the odyssey of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley Jr, aka the West Memphis Three, through the labyrinth of the Us legal system, follows Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996) and Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (2000). All three films deal with what Powers calls in his Programmer's Note "an 18-year-old murder case that has become an iconic example of a legal witch hunt." In 1993, when all three men were still teens,...
- 8/25/2011
- MUBI
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: Brad Pitt, Keira Knightley, George Clooney, Carey Mulligan, Rachel Weisz, Gerard Butler and Ryan Gosling are heading to Toronto for the 36tht international film festival, which kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 8.
The fest today confirmed the hundreds of celebrities that will be attending the can’t-miss event, promoting films and making the rounds as the annual awards season starts to take shape.
Davis Guggenheim, Francis Ford Coppola, Alexander Payne, Luc Besson, Oren Moverman, Malgoska Szumowska, Bennett Miller, Sarah Polley, Jessica Yu, Michael Winterbottom and Werner Herzog are just a few of the filmmakers who have confirmed their attendance.
Celebrities making the trek include Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Rampling, Clive Owen, Jon Hamm, Shahid Kapoor, Michael Fassbender, Michelle Yeoh, Freida Pinto, Glenn Close, Matthew Goode, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Salma Hayek, Viggo Mortensen and Woody Harrelson. Musicians U2, Pearl Jam and Neil Young also are expected to...
Hollywoodnews.com: Brad Pitt, Keira Knightley, George Clooney, Carey Mulligan, Rachel Weisz, Gerard Butler and Ryan Gosling are heading to Toronto for the 36tht international film festival, which kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 8.
The fest today confirmed the hundreds of celebrities that will be attending the can’t-miss event, promoting films and making the rounds as the annual awards season starts to take shape.
Davis Guggenheim, Francis Ford Coppola, Alexander Payne, Luc Besson, Oren Moverman, Malgoska Szumowska, Bennett Miller, Sarah Polley, Jessica Yu, Michael Winterbottom and Werner Herzog are just a few of the filmmakers who have confirmed their attendance.
Celebrities making the trek include Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Rampling, Clive Owen, Jon Hamm, Shahid Kapoor, Michael Fassbender, Michelle Yeoh, Freida Pinto, Glenn Close, Matthew Goode, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Salma Hayek, Viggo Mortensen and Woody Harrelson. Musicians U2, Pearl Jam and Neil Young also are expected to...
- 8/23/2011
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
Toronto - The 36th Toronto International Film Festival® welcomes hundreds of guests this year. Filmmakers expected to present their world premieres in Toronto include: Davis Guggenheim, Francis Ford Coppola, Alexander Payne, Agnieszka Holland, Guy Maddin, Luc Besson, Bill Duke, Oren Moverman, Malgoska Szumowska, Bennett Miller, Darrell Roodt, Sarah Polley, Jessica Yu, Michael Winterbottom and Werner Herzog.
Actors expected to attend include Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Rampling, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Clive Owen, Gerard Butler, Jeon Do-Yeon, Jon Hamm, Shahid Kapoor, Michael Fassbender, Michelle Yeoh, Freida Pinto, Glenn Close, Matthew Goode, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel Weisz, Ryan Gosling, Salma Hayek, Viggo Mortensen and Woody Harrelson. Musicians include: U2, Pearl Jam and Neil Young.
The Festival also welcomes thousands of producers and other industry professionals bringing films to us.
The following filmmakers are expected to attend the Toronto International Film Festival:
Adam Shaheen, Adam Wingard, Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr., Agnieszka Holland, Akin Omotoso,...
Actors expected to attend include Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Rampling, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Clive Owen, Gerard Butler, Jeon Do-Yeon, Jon Hamm, Shahid Kapoor, Michael Fassbender, Michelle Yeoh, Freida Pinto, Glenn Close, Matthew Goode, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel Weisz, Ryan Gosling, Salma Hayek, Viggo Mortensen and Woody Harrelson. Musicians include: U2, Pearl Jam and Neil Young.
The Festival also welcomes thousands of producers and other industry professionals bringing films to us.
The following filmmakers are expected to attend the Toronto International Film Festival:
Adam Shaheen, Adam Wingard, Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr., Agnieszka Holland, Akin Omotoso,...
- 8/23/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
News is rolling out of Toronto for this year's festival, with the Galas and the Special Presentations sections announced. As always with Tiff, the sheer number of films can seem overwhelming, but with new films by David Cronenberg (A Dangerous Method, pictured above), Terence Davies (!), Francis Ford Coppola, Wang Xiaoshuai, Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud, and William Friedkin added to big names that premiered already this year (including Almodóvar, Von Trier, Nanni Moretti, and Nicolas Winding Refn) it looks like the 2011 iteration will be as packed with must-see cinema as ever before. We'll be updating this listing as new lineups are announced. See Tiff's official website for details.
Galas
Albert Nobbs (Rodrigo Garcia, Ireland) Butter (Jim Field Smith, USA) A Dangerous Method (David Cronenberg, France/Ireland/UK/Germany/Canada) From the Sky Down (Davis Guggenheim, USA) A Happy Event (Rémi Bezançon, France) The Ides of March (George Clooney, USA) The Lady (Luc Besson,...
Galas
Albert Nobbs (Rodrigo Garcia, Ireland) Butter (Jim Field Smith, USA) A Dangerous Method (David Cronenberg, France/Ireland/UK/Germany/Canada) From the Sky Down (Davis Guggenheim, USA) A Happy Event (Rémi Bezançon, France) The Ides of March (George Clooney, USA) The Lady (Luc Besson,...
- 8/9/2011
- MUBI
The Toronto International Film Festival has released the complete line-up of their impressive documentary slate which include new works from directors such as Morgan Spurlock, Werner Herzog and Alex Gibney. Herzog explores a triple homicide case in Texas in Into the Abyss; Morgan Spurlock follows fans to San Diego’s Comic-Con in Comic-Con: Episode IV – A Fan’s Hope; Jessica Yu delivers a wake-up call about the world’s water supply in Last Call at the Oasis; and Nick Broomfield visits Wasilla, Alaska in his search for the ‘real’ Sarah Palin in Sarah Palin – You Betcha! Here is the complete line-up. Enjoy
Masters
Pina Wim Wenders, Germany/France
Canadian Premiere
German master filmmaker Wim Wenders shoots in 3D to capture the brilliantly inventive dance world of Pina Bausch and her company, Tanztheater Wuppertal. Excerpts from many of her most famous pieces are shot outside in the streets and parks of...
Masters
Pina Wim Wenders, Germany/France
Canadian Premiere
German master filmmaker Wim Wenders shoots in 3D to capture the brilliantly inventive dance world of Pina Bausch and her company, Tanztheater Wuppertal. Excerpts from many of her most famous pieces are shot outside in the streets and parks of...
- 8/3/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
A week after the announcement of the first, and largest, wave of films added to this year’s Toronto International Film Festival slate, the festival is now finally rounding out its list, with some of the most interesting additions yet.
Criterion Collection fans will again see a few of their more beloved filmmakers involved here, as Wim Wenders will be bowing his latest film, Pina, during the festival, as will Werner Herzog (not truly a Criterion Collection approved filmmaker, but we’ll count it). Herzog will be bringing his new documentary, Into The Abyss, which looks at those behind at triple homicide, including one man who is on death row and will be put to death just days after speaking with the filmmaker.
Other additions include Ron Fricke’s Baraka follow up, Samsara, Nick Broomfield’s surely controversial documentary Sarah Palin – You Betcha!, and documentaries from Alex Gibney and Morgan Spurlock.
Criterion Collection fans will again see a few of their more beloved filmmakers involved here, as Wim Wenders will be bowing his latest film, Pina, during the festival, as will Werner Herzog (not truly a Criterion Collection approved filmmaker, but we’ll count it). Herzog will be bringing his new documentary, Into The Abyss, which looks at those behind at triple homicide, including one man who is on death row and will be put to death just days after speaking with the filmmaker.
Other additions include Ron Fricke’s Baraka follow up, Samsara, Nick Broomfield’s surely controversial documentary Sarah Palin – You Betcha!, and documentaries from Alex Gibney and Morgan Spurlock.
- 8/3/2011
- by Joshua Brunsting
- CriterionCast
Shawn Ashmore, Ashley Bell, Shannyn Sossamon, Dominic Monaghan and Cory Hardrict in The Day
Photo: Content Media The 2011 Toronto International Film Festival announced 56 more movies added to its festival line-up this year with selections in the Vanguard, Midnight Madness, Documentaries, City to City and Tiff Kids programs. And to be honest, the line-up is filled with titles, most of which are absolutely new to me.
I have seen one of the films under the Vanguard banner, a selection of young and cutting edge features and I've heard of Joachim Trier's Oslo, August 31, Ben Wheatley's Kill List (watch the trailer to the right) was a hit at South by Southwest earlier this year and the documentary selections include familiar names such as Werner Herzog, Morgan Spurlock, Jonathan Demme, Alex Gibney and Wim Wenders, the latter of which is delivering a 3D documentary centered on the dance world of Pina Bausch and her company.
Photo: Content Media The 2011 Toronto International Film Festival announced 56 more movies added to its festival line-up this year with selections in the Vanguard, Midnight Madness, Documentaries, City to City and Tiff Kids programs. And to be honest, the line-up is filled with titles, most of which are absolutely new to me.
I have seen one of the films under the Vanguard banner, a selection of young and cutting edge features and I've heard of Joachim Trier's Oslo, August 31, Ben Wheatley's Kill List (watch the trailer to the right) was a hit at South by Southwest earlier this year and the documentary selections include familiar names such as Werner Herzog, Morgan Spurlock, Jonathan Demme, Alex Gibney and Wim Wenders, the latter of which is delivering a 3D documentary centered on the dance world of Pina Bausch and her company.
- 8/3/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Chicago – A few times every year, a box set comes into our office that simply feels beyond review. What is there to say about something as notable as the “Alien Quadrilogy” with its five days worth of special features or the gorgeous set for the “Back to the Future” movies? They’re must-owns that are beyond any minor criticism. Such is also the case with Warner Bros.’ recently-released set for the extended editions of Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” films. If you own a Blu-ray player, it’s incomplete without this box set. It’s that simple.
Blu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0
Is there any room for criticism with Fifteen Discs of material? Well, the only thing that might raise an eyebrow is that 60% of those discs aren’t actually Blu-ray discs. The supplemental material for each film is included in standard DVD form. Of course, it’s the films...
Blu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0
Is there any room for criticism with Fifteen Discs of material? Well, the only thing that might raise an eyebrow is that 60% of those discs aren’t actually Blu-ray discs. The supplemental material for each film is included in standard DVD form. Of course, it’s the films...
- 7/7/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition has finally come to Blu-Ray, and in true "My Precious" fashion, this is the collection to own. For those who have already seen the extended editions of the films, you know that they add a new level to the already incredible series. For those who haven't, put together you're adding two additional hours of runtime. That's a pretty significant bonus right there, and that time includes some key moments from the trilogy that many fans were looking for.
The 15-Disc set includes more than 26 hours of bonuses, including four commentary tracks for each film (Director & Writers, Design Team, Production & Post-Production, and Cast), and the truly incredible Costa Botes behind-the-scenes documentaries. These are no ordinary behind-the-scenes features, and cover every aspect of the process with amazing footage.
Each film comes with five discs, two Blu-Rays of the film, and three standard discs filled with bonus features.
The 15-Disc set includes more than 26 hours of bonuses, including four commentary tracks for each film (Director & Writers, Design Team, Production & Post-Production, and Cast), and the truly incredible Costa Botes behind-the-scenes documentaries. These are no ordinary behind-the-scenes features, and cover every aspect of the process with amazing footage.
Each film comes with five discs, two Blu-Rays of the film, and three standard discs filled with bonus features.
- 7/6/2011
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Editions Blu-ray set could also be called the Ultimate Editions as I’ve really never seen or owned a set more complete than this! Warner Brothers has put together the complete package for director Peter Jackson’s Academy Award winning trilogy based on J. R.R. Tolkien’s beloved stories.
What this Extended Edition Blu-ray set gives us is more than 26 hours of special features. Yeah that’s a lot aint it! You’ll spend a lot of time enjoying what has been included here with this set. We get the trilogy on Blu-ray with many scenes that will be new to you and it’s enough that’ you’ll notice them too. It takes two Blu-ray discs for each movie and then you get to the special features which are all actually on DVD.
There’s 15 discs that complete the...
What this Extended Edition Blu-ray set gives us is more than 26 hours of special features. Yeah that’s a lot aint it! You’ll spend a lot of time enjoying what has been included here with this set. We get the trilogy on Blu-ray with many scenes that will be new to you and it’s enough that’ you’ll notice them too. It takes two Blu-ray discs for each movie and then you get to the special features which are all actually on DVD.
There’s 15 discs that complete the...
- 7/4/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the Fred Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…
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The theatrical edition Blu-Ray release last year did little but make the wait for The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: Extended Edition (New Line, Rated PG-13, Blu-Ray-$119.98 Srp) that much more interminable, but now the wait is over and the absolutely massive 15-disc set has finally arrived, and its everything fans were hoping for. The extended cuts have never looked or sounded better, and all of...
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The theatrical edition Blu-Ray release last year did little but make the wait for The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: Extended Edition (New Line, Rated PG-13, Blu-Ray-$119.98 Srp) that much more interminable, but now the wait is over and the absolutely massive 15-disc set has finally arrived, and its everything fans were hoping for. The extended cuts have never looked or sounded better, and all of...
- 7/1/2011
- by UncaScroogeMcD
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it!
The new The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Edition Blu-ray Edition box set was released today and the price has dropped to only $69.99 (that's 42% off the list price of $119.98).
The 15-disc Blu-ray set box contains the extended versions of all three of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films -- The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King -- along with over 26 hours of behind-the-scenes and making-of bonus material, including the Costa Botes documentaries. It also comes with the digital versions of the films [...]...
The new The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Edition Blu-ray Edition box set was released today and the price has dropped to only $69.99 (that's 42% off the list price of $119.98).
The 15-disc Blu-ray set box contains the extended versions of all three of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films -- The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King -- along with over 26 hours of behind-the-scenes and making-of bonus material, including the Costa Botes documentaries. It also comes with the digital versions of the films [...]...
- 6/28/2011
- by Empress Eve
- Geeks of Doom
Walmart is selling The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition + Digital Copy) on Blu-ray for only $69.96 (with free shipping), 42% off the list price of $119.98. This price is 3 cents below the Amazon price tag for this Blu-ray and $20 below Buy.com’s price tag.
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Blu-ray Cover
What you get with The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition + Digital Copy) on Blu-ray:
The Quest Is Over: All 3 Extended Versions in Dazzling 1080p and DTS HD-ma 6.1 Audio. This Deluxe 15-Disc Set Includes 9 Special Features DVDs with over 26 Hours of Spellbinding Behind-the-Moviemaking Material Including the Rare “Costa Botes” Documentaries. “Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring” – With the help of a courageous fellowship of friends and allies, Frodo embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the legendary One Ring. “Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers...
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Blu-ray Cover
What you get with The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition + Digital Copy) on Blu-ray:
The Quest Is Over: All 3 Extended Versions in Dazzling 1080p and DTS HD-ma 6.1 Audio. This Deluxe 15-Disc Set Includes 9 Special Features DVDs with over 26 Hours of Spellbinding Behind-the-Moviemaking Material Including the Rare “Costa Botes” Documentaries. “Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring” – With the help of a courageous fellowship of friends and allies, Frodo embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the legendary One Ring. “Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers...
- 6/28/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
Let’s stipulate upfront that Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings may be as perfect an adaptation of the source material as we are apt to get in our lifetimes. From the casting to the visuals to Howard Shore’s amazing score, this movie was a monumental achievement well deserving of its accolades and box office success.
We thought the theatrical releases were stunning until we saw the extended editions released on home video, complete with new bridging score music from Howard Shore so it all feels seamless and not at all tacky. Apparently, Jackson doesn’t consider these to be his director’s cuts or even his final word on the subject, but unlike George Lucas doesn’t appear to be making a career out of tinkering with the trilogy.
Last year, Warner Home Video gave us the theatrical trilogy on Blu-ray and we appreciated them,...
We thought the theatrical releases were stunning until we saw the extended editions released on home video, complete with new bridging score music from Howard Shore so it all feels seamless and not at all tacky. Apparently, Jackson doesn’t consider these to be his director’s cuts or even his final word on the subject, but unlike George Lucas doesn’t appear to be making a career out of tinkering with the trilogy.
Last year, Warner Home Video gave us the theatrical trilogy on Blu-ray and we appreciated them,...
- 6/26/2011
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
One Ring. One Release. One Unforgettable Night.
Here’s the skinny: Warner Home Video is finally unleashing the extended versions of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy on Blu-ray this coming June 28. As part of the celebration, Warner Bros is hosting midnight screenings to remind you of just how cool these movies are. What follows is the formal press release. Our review of the handsome box set with its hours and hours of bonus material will be on hand next weekend.
Burbank, Calif., June 17, 2011 — On June 28, Warner Home Video will release all three of Peter Jackson’s visual masterpieces on Blu-ray in a 15-disc stunning collection entitled The Lord of the Rings™ The Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition. To celebrate the occasion, Warner Home Video has announced a count-down to “Middle-earth Midnight Madness” celebratory event at Best Buy’s West Los Angeles location, 11301 W. Pico Blvd., where fans can join...
Here’s the skinny: Warner Home Video is finally unleashing the extended versions of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy on Blu-ray this coming June 28. As part of the celebration, Warner Bros is hosting midnight screenings to remind you of just how cool these movies are. What follows is the formal press release. Our review of the handsome box set with its hours and hours of bonus material will be on hand next weekend.
Burbank, Calif., June 17, 2011 — On June 28, Warner Home Video will release all three of Peter Jackson’s visual masterpieces on Blu-ray in a 15-disc stunning collection entitled The Lord of the Rings™ The Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition. To celebrate the occasion, Warner Home Video has announced a count-down to “Middle-earth Midnight Madness” celebratory event at Best Buy’s West Los Angeles location, 11301 W. Pico Blvd., where fans can join...
- 6/19/2011
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Perhaps the greatest film trilogy of all time, Peter Jackson’s complete Lord of the Rings saga, his adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth odyssey, finally gets the Extended Edition Blu-ray upgrade from next month.
Released on June 27th, this is the only Lotr Blu set you need as it contains the best versions of all three films and expands on back-stories, adds more meat on the bones and of course gives Christopher Lee’s Saruman a much needed finale. I haven’t watched the theatrical discs in years, the extended is the only way I would ever consider going.
We have teamed up with Entertainment Film Distributors to give away Two of these gorgeous Blu-ray sets that will retail at £54.99 next month and which I pre-ordered myself the first day it was announced. I expect to watch the whole 15 discs, containing the 10 hour+ film trilogy and the 25 hours of...
Released on June 27th, this is the only Lotr Blu set you need as it contains the best versions of all three films and expands on back-stories, adds more meat on the bones and of course gives Christopher Lee’s Saruman a much needed finale. I haven’t watched the theatrical discs in years, the extended is the only way I would ever consider going.
We have teamed up with Entertainment Film Distributors to give away Two of these gorgeous Blu-ray sets that will retail at £54.99 next month and which I pre-ordered myself the first day it was announced. I expect to watch the whole 15 discs, containing the 10 hour+ film trilogy and the 25 hours of...
- 5/6/2011
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
As a way to build awareness for the upcoming Blu-ray release for the Lord of the Rings: Extended Editions, Warner Bros. will be theatrically releasing the extended editions into AMC Theaters this June. TheOneRing reports that The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition will open June 14th, The Two Towers: Extended Edition will open June 21st, and The Return of the King: Extended Edition will hit on June 28th, the same day that Blu-ray trilogy of the extended editions hits stores. Now the real question is whether or not these films will feature intermissions or if the hardcore Lotr fans will happily sit through a four-hour feature. I’m betting on the latter.
Hit the jump for a list of special features included on the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: Limited Extended Edition Blu-ray. The 15-disc set has an Srp of $119.98.
Here’s the breakdown...
Hit the jump for a list of special features included on the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: Limited Extended Edition Blu-ray. The 15-disc set has an Srp of $119.98.
Here’s the breakdown...
- 4/28/2011
- by Dave
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
A few weeks ago, I posted info on the Blu-ray for Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy, The Lord of the Rings box set which appear on Amazon Us. There was no information however on when it was going to hit shop shelves in the UK… until now!
Entertainment Film have just let us know that the special edition of the movie which won 11 Academy Awards is coming to Blu-ray on June 28th and will consist of 15 discs with more than 26 hours of special features including the Costa Botes Documentaries.
If you’re a fan of all things Lord of the Rings, then you won’t want to miss this!
You can keep track of all the latest on the official Lotr Facebook page.
Read on for more info:
The Lord Of The Rings™ Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition
On Blu-ray™ June 28
Extended Versions of all Three Films on 15 Discs
With...
Entertainment Film have just let us know that the special edition of the movie which won 11 Academy Awards is coming to Blu-ray on June 28th and will consist of 15 discs with more than 26 hours of special features including the Costa Botes Documentaries.
If you’re a fan of all things Lord of the Rings, then you won’t want to miss this!
You can keep track of all the latest on the official Lotr Facebook page.
Read on for more info:
The Lord Of The Rings™ Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition
On Blu-ray™ June 28
Extended Versions of all Three Films on 15 Discs
With...
- 3/22/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
For those of you who have been anxiously waiting for The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition (Blu-ray), your wait comes to an end this summer, when a 15-disc collection hits the streets on June 28th! Yes... 15 frreakin' discs!
Here are the full details:
Warner Home Video will release all three of Peter Jackson’s visual masterpieces in their extended editions on June 28 as a stunning 15-disc Blu-ray collection, The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition (Blu-ray).
One of the most magical, intensely spectacular epic adventures in motion picture history comes alive when these extended editions explode onto Blu-ray with unsurpassed high definition picture and sound. Sound + Vision Magazine ranked the 2010 release of the Trilogy as #5 in their Top 10 Blu-rays of the Year, noting that it was one of only two releases to earn five stars for sound and calling it “breathtaking.” Now fans...
Here are the full details:
Warner Home Video will release all three of Peter Jackson’s visual masterpieces in their extended editions on June 28 as a stunning 15-disc Blu-ray collection, The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition (Blu-ray).
One of the most magical, intensely spectacular epic adventures in motion picture history comes alive when these extended editions explode onto Blu-ray with unsurpassed high definition picture and sound. Sound + Vision Magazine ranked the 2010 release of the Trilogy as #5 in their Top 10 Blu-rays of the Year, noting that it was one of only two releases to earn five stars for sound and calling it “breathtaking.” Now fans...
- 3/21/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
We won’t have to wait too long for The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions to hit Blu-ray afterall. Although Amazon earlier said they would be available in 2011 or 2012,” Warner Home Video has set their release for June 28.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
As we reported earlier this month, the extended versions of Peter Jackson’s three Oscar-winning films based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien will come to high-definition Blu-ray only in a The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition set. It will contain 15 discs with the fantasy movies plus more than 26 hours of special features. The movies will be on Blu-ray, but many of the special features will be in standard-definition DVD, so they’re probably the same discs out of the Extended Edition DVD sets.
The supplements package will include all the original featurettes created by Michael Pellerin,...
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
As we reported earlier this month, the extended versions of Peter Jackson’s three Oscar-winning films based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien will come to high-definition Blu-ray only in a The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition set. It will contain 15 discs with the fantasy movies plus more than 26 hours of special features. The movies will be on Blu-ray, but many of the special features will be in standard-definition DVD, so they’re probably the same discs out of the Extended Edition DVD sets.
The supplements package will include all the original featurettes created by Michael Pellerin,...
- 3/21/2011
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
We reported last week the extended versions of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy was available for pre-order (here). Now, Blu-ray is hearing the set could be released on June 28 this year. Not only that, but they also have the complete list of special features we can expect to see.
The Fellowship of the Ring
Commentaries: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens Design team Production/post-production team Ten actors, including Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen Easter egg: MTV Movie Award Spoof (The Council of Elrod) Costa Botes Documentary: The Fellowship of the Ring: Behind the Scenes (on DVD) The Appendices (on DVD) Part 1: From Book to Vision Peter Jackson introduction J.R.R. Tolkien: Creator of Middle Earth From Book to Script Visualizing the Story Designing and Building Middle Earth Middle Earth atlas interactive Part 2: From Vision to Reality Elijah Wood introduction Filming The Fellowship of the Ring...
The Fellowship of the Ring
Commentaries: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens Design team Production/post-production team Ten actors, including Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen Easter egg: MTV Movie Award Spoof (The Council of Elrod) Costa Botes Documentary: The Fellowship of the Ring: Behind the Scenes (on DVD) The Appendices (on DVD) Part 1: From Book to Vision Peter Jackson introduction J.R.R. Tolkien: Creator of Middle Earth From Book to Script Visualizing the Story Designing and Building Middle Earth Middle Earth atlas interactive Part 2: From Vision to Reality Elijah Wood introduction Filming The Fellowship of the Ring...
- 3/16/2011
- by Matt Keith
- Killer Films
One extended edition Blu-ray trilogy to rule them all! Well, for a limited time, anyway.
Fans of "The Lord of the Rings" were no doubt beside themselves today when Amazon posted official details for "The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Limited Extended Edition + Digital Copy)" for the precious price of $83.99.
Of course, for avid "Lotr" fans, this latest release already comes at a price considering there have been a bevy of releases, from the regular DVDs to extended DVDs to regular Blu-ray, and now, this.
The Blu-ray extended edition is listed as limited, though it's unclear exactly how long those limits will last. This edition features several of the same extras as the DVD Platinum Series Special Extended Edition, including commentary by director Peter Jackson and the film's cast, bonus footage and design galleries. But fans who purchase the extended edition Blu-ray will now get Costa Botes...
Fans of "The Lord of the Rings" were no doubt beside themselves today when Amazon posted official details for "The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Limited Extended Edition + Digital Copy)" for the precious price of $83.99.
Of course, for avid "Lotr" fans, this latest release already comes at a price considering there have been a bevy of releases, from the regular DVDs to extended DVDs to regular Blu-ray, and now, this.
The Blu-ray extended edition is listed as limited, though it's unclear exactly how long those limits will last. This edition features several of the same extras as the DVD Platinum Series Special Extended Edition, including commentary by director Peter Jackson and the film's cast, bonus footage and design galleries. But fans who purchase the extended edition Blu-ray will now get Costa Botes...
- 3/7/2011
- by Aly Semigran
- MTV Movies Blog
Fans rejoiced when it was announced [1] that The Lord of the Rings Trilogy would be coming to Blu-ray. When we realized it was only the theatrical editions, the wind went out of those sails [2] pretty quickly. Well it took a while but it seems that Warner Brothers and New Line are finally preparing to release [3] Peter Jackson's Extended Editions of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy on Blu-ray. Amazon has begun to take pre-orders for the set and have revealed a photo of the box art along with the full details, which seem to be almost identical to the original DVD releases. Unfortunately, Amazon only list the release date as "2011 or 2012." and Warner Home Video "hasn't announced their release details yet." Still, these are on the way. Check out all the information after the break. Thanks to Bleeding Cool [4] for the heads up from the information over at Amazon...
- 3/7/2011
- by Germain Lussier
- Slash Film
Hey gang! For those of you who hve been anxiously waiting for The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition Blu-ray. There's still no release date set yet, but this is only going to be a temporary re-release. You can pre-oreder the Blu-ray on Amazon for $83.99, with a retail price of $119.00 when it hits store shelves. But here are all the details and specs!
Even though I went out and bought the theatrical version of these films on Blu-ray, of course I have to own the extended edition because it's so much better.
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
-Over 30 minutes of footage incorporated into the theatrical release of the film
-Commentary by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens
-Commentary by the design team
-Commentary by the production/post-production team
-Commentary by 10 actors, including Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen
-Easter egg: MTV Movie Award Spoof (The Council...
Even though I went out and bought the theatrical version of these films on Blu-ray, of course I have to own the extended edition because it's so much better.
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
-Over 30 minutes of footage incorporated into the theatrical release of the film
-Commentary by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens
-Commentary by the design team
-Commentary by the production/post-production team
-Commentary by 10 actors, including Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen
-Easter egg: MTV Movie Award Spoof (The Council...
- 3/7/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Praise be! At long last, fans of the Peter Jackson's Extended Edition cuts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy can rejoice, for details on the blu-ray set have been announced, and are available for pre-order from Amazon.
So the details and listing just dropped onto Amazon and it's all pretty exciting. For me, these are the definitive versions of the films, and about the only way I'll watch them. It's the main reason I haven't purchased the theatrical versions on blu-ray...I've been holding out for these versions.
The sad news, is that there still isn't a firm release date attached to them. Amazon seems pretty vague in stating that they'll drop sometime in 2011/2012. So I would consider this either a holiday release for this year, or sometime within the first couple months of 2012. I don't see it slipping much further back than that.
So you want to...
So the details and listing just dropped onto Amazon and it's all pretty exciting. For me, these are the definitive versions of the films, and about the only way I'll watch them. It's the main reason I haven't purchased the theatrical versions on blu-ray...I've been holding out for these versions.
The sad news, is that there still isn't a firm release date attached to them. Amazon seems pretty vague in stating that they'll drop sometime in 2011/2012. So I would consider this either a holiday release for this year, or sometime within the first couple months of 2012. I don't see it slipping much further back than that.
So you want to...
- 3/7/2011
- Cinelinx
Amazon is now taking pre-orders for The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Limited Extended Edition Blu-ray Edition.
While Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies are already out on Blu-ray, this new box set contains the extended versions of all the films, along with over 26 hours of behind-the-scenes and making-of bonus material, including the Costa Botes documentaries. It also comes with the digital versions of the films.
According to Amazon, this Blu-ray box set from New Line Home Video is scheduled to be released some time in 2011 or 2012. If you're wondering why you should pre-order now, aside from getting it on the day of release, you'll also lock in the current price of $83.99; if the price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price.
See full details of the box set here...
While Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies are already out on Blu-ray, this new box set contains the extended versions of all the films, along with over 26 hours of behind-the-scenes and making-of bonus material, including the Costa Botes documentaries. It also comes with the digital versions of the films.
According to Amazon, this Blu-ray box set from New Line Home Video is scheduled to be released some time in 2011 or 2012. If you're wondering why you should pre-order now, aside from getting it on the day of release, you'll also lock in the current price of $83.99; if the price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price.
See full details of the box set here...
- 3/7/2011
- by Empress Eve
- Geeks of Doom
We heard in Mid-January the Extended versions of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Ring’s Trilogy would finally be making their way to Blu-ray (here). While the set hasn’t been officially announced just yet, Amazon is allowing fans to pre-order them. No date has been given, but Amazon does mention the set could be released this year or possibly in 2012. Many were disappointed with the bare-bones release of the Theatrical versions, but this release is said to feature “over 26 hours of spellbinding behind-the-moviemaking material including the rare Costa Botes documentaries”, and nine discs.
You can also check out a teaser trailer for the release here.
You can also check out a teaser trailer for the release here.
- 3/7/2011
- by Matt Keith
- Killer Films
We’ve been expecting this announcement since word first leaked almost two months ago and although there’s still no firm release date (Christmas probably?) we can now officially pre-order The Lord of the Rings Blu-ray: The Extended Editions.
Amazon U.S. have set the pre-order price at $83.99, which is down from the Rrp of $119.98 – and what you get for your money is the Entire Extended Edition upgraded to 1080p, with the extras, appendices, etc included – plus the documentaries from the latterly released Special Edition. Perfect!
No word on U.K. price just yet but as soon as I hear it, I will let you know. Man, with those Star Wars Blu’s coming later this year and now Lotr: Extended, I’m officially out of my Blu-ray allowance by March and all I’ve done is pre-order!
There’s also a trailer at the Amazon site, but rather lazily,...
Amazon U.S. have set the pre-order price at $83.99, which is down from the Rrp of $119.98 – and what you get for your money is the Entire Extended Edition upgraded to 1080p, with the extras, appendices, etc included – plus the documentaries from the latterly released Special Edition. Perfect!
No word on U.K. price just yet but as soon as I hear it, I will let you know. Man, with those Star Wars Blu’s coming later this year and now Lotr: Extended, I’m officially out of my Blu-ray allowance by March and all I’ve done is pre-order!
There’s also a trailer at the Amazon site, but rather lazily,...
- 3/7/2011
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Eagle eyed Brendon at BleedingCool has spotted that Amazon Us now have Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings Extednded Edition trilogy on Blu-ray available to pre-order. The box set will set you back $83.99 (£51.44) and you can pre-order it here if you live in the good old Us of A. Alas no details are on the UK website so no pre-ordering yet I’m afraid UK readers. There’s also no release date on the Us Amazon as yet but we’ll keep our eyes peeled as to when we might be able to actually get hold of a copy but just seeing on the site is progress.
The website does however give us details of what we can expect on the extended edition Blu-ray set and it looks like if you’re a fan of all things, Lotr, then this is a boxset that you won’t want to be without.
The website does however give us details of what we can expect on the extended edition Blu-ray set and it looks like if you’re a fan of all things, Lotr, then this is a boxset that you won’t want to be without.
- 3/7/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
This year's Hot Docs [1] festival ended a couple of weeks ago, and and only now have we finally managed to purge our thoughts on the many documentaries that we've seen this year. Jay put up a much more comprehensive post over on The Documentary Blog [2], but I have taken a selection of these reviews and reposted them here for your convenience. If you like what you see, be sure to head over there and read the rest. Also, don't forget to check out previous reviews of the following films: Teenage Paparazzo [3] The People vs. George Lucas [4] Gasland [5] Arsy-Versy [6] Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage [7] American: The Bill Hicks Story [8] The Invention of Dr Nakamats [9] 12th & Delaware [10] The Oath [11] Secrets of the Tribe [12] Capsule reviews for more films including Steven Soderbergh's And Everything is Going Fine, Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker's Kings of Pastry, and the David Lynch transcendental meditation...
- 5/21/2010
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
The full line-up and schedule for this year's Hot Docs film festival went online earlier today, and if you're a documentary fan living in the Toronto area, I think you'll be pretty pleased with the selections. This year's festival runs from April 29th to May 9th, and even if you don't plan on attending, it's still worth perusing the listings just to make a note of some of the intriguing non-fiction films to keep an eye on in the coming months. Although there don't seem to be quite as many high-profile films this year, there are still a lot of cool hidden gems buried among the various programs. I've made a short list of some of the highlights after the jump, but you should head over to the Hot Docs official site [1] to browse the full line-up for yourself. You can also see reviews of some of these films over...
- 3/24/2010
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
Slamdance, which runs concurrently with Park City’s Sundance Film Festival, has announced its 2010 line-up, and there are several choices that look to make genre fans sit up and take notice.
Variety provided the names of the ten narrative and eight documentary feature films that are, in the spirit of the fest’s motto, “by filmmakers, for filmmakers.” Although not all of them are horror related, in the interest of keeping you guys fully informed on all the latest indie happenings (and because some of the docs just sound so damn interesting with topics like William Burroughs and Bolivian women wrestlers!), the full list follows:
Narrative Competition:
Cummings Farm (Andrew Drazek) - Comedy about three couples who try group sex at a lakeside strawberry farm, naively hoping it will lead to enlightenment; with Laura Silverman.
Drones (Amber Benson & Adam Busch) - A man discovers a universal threat to his life,...
Variety provided the names of the ten narrative and eight documentary feature films that are, in the spirit of the fest’s motto, “by filmmakers, for filmmakers.” Although not all of them are horror related, in the interest of keeping you guys fully informed on all the latest indie happenings (and because some of the docs just sound so damn interesting with topics like William Burroughs and Bolivian women wrestlers!), the full list follows:
Narrative Competition:
Cummings Farm (Andrew Drazek) - Comedy about three couples who try group sex at a lakeside strawberry farm, naively hoping it will lead to enlightenment; with Laura Silverman.
Drones (Amber Benson & Adam Busch) - A man discovers a universal threat to his life,...
- 12/10/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
What's that? You can't wait to hear about the Irish post apocalyptic film One Hundred Mornings? Well you don't have to because we already have a review of it right here! Our own Alan Maxwell called it an "uncomfortably realistic vision of the breakdown of society." Yeah, it's good.
So continuing, part of the Slamdance lineup has been announced and it's got quite a few films we've featured.
Want something horrible in the forest? How about YellowBrickRoad?
Or maybe some William Burroughs? How about William S Burroughs: A Man Within?
Yup, the lineup for one of my favorite festivals is looking mighty fine as usual, and we'll be bringing you more shortly.
Partial lineup after the break!
Narrative Competition
Cummings Farm (Andrew Drazek) Comedy about three couples who try group sex at a lakeside strawberry farm, naively hoping it will lead to enlightenment; with Laura Silverman.
Drones (Amber Benson...
So continuing, part of the Slamdance lineup has been announced and it's got quite a few films we've featured.
Want something horrible in the forest? How about YellowBrickRoad?
Or maybe some William Burroughs? How about William S Burroughs: A Man Within?
Yup, the lineup for one of my favorite festivals is looking mighty fine as usual, and we'll be bringing you more shortly.
Partial lineup after the break!
Narrative Competition
Cummings Farm (Andrew Drazek) Comedy about three couples who try group sex at a lakeside strawberry farm, naively hoping it will lead to enlightenment; with Laura Silverman.
Drones (Amber Benson...
- 12/10/2009
- QuietEarth.us
The competitive lineup for the 2010 Slamdance Film Festival (of which Fangoria is a media sponsor) has been revealed via an announcement on Variety. "As in years past, competing films are by first-time feature directors working with limited budgets and without domestic theatrical distribution in place. Among the 18 titles, 11 are world premieres." the trade reports.
Fright fans may recall that Oren Peli's recent hit Paranormal Activity played the fest in 2008. As always, Slamdance will run side-by-side with the Sundance Film Fest in Park City Utah, January 21-28, 2010. While there's plenty of genre fare to be seen, we've got the entire list of films for you to browse below.
Narrative Competition
“Cummings Farm” (Andrew Drazek) Comedy about three couples who try group sex at a lakeside strawberry farm, naively hoping it will lead to enlightenment; with Laura Silverman. “Drones” (Amber Benson & Adam Busch) A man discovers a universal threat to his life,...
Fright fans may recall that Oren Peli's recent hit Paranormal Activity played the fest in 2008. As always, Slamdance will run side-by-side with the Sundance Film Fest in Park City Utah, January 21-28, 2010. While there's plenty of genre fare to be seen, we've got the entire list of films for you to browse below.
Narrative Competition
“Cummings Farm” (Andrew Drazek) Comedy about three couples who try group sex at a lakeside strawberry farm, naively hoping it will lead to enlightenment; with Laura Silverman. “Drones” (Amber Benson & Adam Busch) A man discovers a universal threat to his life,...
- 12/10/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
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