The first Vincent Price collection from Scream Factory was a pure treasure. When October rolls around, almost nothing puts me in the Halloween mood like a constant stream of Vincent Price films on my TV. Never did I think that Scream could improve upon their original price collection, but when the films that would be included in this new set were announced, I was shocked. The first Vincent Price Collection has some really solid Price films, mostly of a Poe nature, and it was one of the most exciting releases of the year for fans of classic horror. The second set, drops the Poe theme(mostly), and includes some of Price’s most famous, well-regarded films, including a couple of my favorites. The list of films is impressive, and there are extras on most of the films. The packaging is consistent, and equally pleasing to the eyes. Scream Factory’s...
- 10/21/2014
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
The first Vincent Price collection that was released by Scream Factory is a thing of beauty. It was announced recently that they would bringing us a second collection of Vincent Price films on Blu-ray, and I couldn’t be any more excited about it than I already am. Well, maybe I can be, because Scream Factory just released the full details of the set, and it’s going to be a good one. Check out the press release below, and please click here to pre-order your own copy of this collection, which streets on October 21. Man, October is really upon us, isn’t it?
The Vincent Price Collection II
Featuring The First-ever Blu-ray™ Presentation Of
The House On Haunted Hill (1959), The Return Of The Fly (1959),
The Comedy Of Terrors (1963), The Raven (1963),
The Last Man On Earth (1964), The Tomb Of Ligeia (1964),
And Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972)
In Stores Everywhere On October...
The Vincent Price Collection II
Featuring The First-ever Blu-ray™ Presentation Of
The House On Haunted Hill (1959), The Return Of The Fly (1959),
The Comedy Of Terrors (1963), The Raven (1963),
The Last Man On Earth (1964), The Tomb Of Ligeia (1964),
And Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972)
In Stores Everywhere On October...
- 8/15/2014
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
Bernard Glasser, a substitute teacher at Beverly Hills High School who went on to produce such films as the sci-fi classics Return of the Fly and The Day of the Triffids, died Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 89. In 1950, Glasser borrowed money from his landlord, invested in the now-defunct Key West Studios lot in Hollywood and produced Gold Raiders (1951), a Western starring George O'Brien and the Three Stooges. The rarely seen film shot in five days and had a budget of $50,000. He also leased the facility to such producers as Burt Lancaster and Roger
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- 1/4/2014
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Adrienne Corri (Mrs. Alexander in A Clockwork Orange) in Jean Renoir’s The River The Art Directors Guild (Adg) Film Society and the American Cinematheque (AC) will honor Production Designer Eugène Lourié with a double feature: Andrew Marton’s Crack in the World (1965), starring Dana Andrews and Janette Scott, and Jean Renoir’s classic The River (1951), with Nora Swinburne and Esmond Knight. The screenings will be held on Sunday, June 27, at 5:30 pm. at the Egyptian Theatre. A panel discussion will be held between screenings with panelists Bernard Glasser, producer of Crack in the World as well as Terrence Malick’s The Thin Red [...]...
- 6/11/2010
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Movie industry veteran Richard Glasser has died after experiencing complications following a stroke.
Glasser passed away on 23 February in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke days earlier. He was 50.
The son of film producer Bernard Glasser, he began his career as an independent movie salesman working with film corporations including Penta Pictures, Hemdale and the Samuel Goldwyn Company.
He went on to establish the International Film Office (Ifo) in 1991, which represents independent film buyers from across the world.
Glasser is survived by his wife Giovanna and daughters Gabriella, Cati and Elissa.
Glasser passed away on 23 February in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke days earlier. He was 50.
The son of film producer Bernard Glasser, he began his career as an independent movie salesman working with film corporations including Penta Pictures, Hemdale and the Samuel Goldwyn Company.
He went on to establish the International Film Office (Ifo) in 1991, which represents independent film buyers from across the world.
Glasser is survived by his wife Giovanna and daughters Gabriella, Cati and Elissa.
- 3/1/2010
- WENN
Independent film pioneer, Richard Glasser, died Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke days earlier. He was 50.
The son of famed film producer Bernard Glasser, Richard began his nearly 30-year career in international sales with companies like Hemdale and Samuel Goldwyn. He founded the International Film Office in 1991, representing film buyers from all over the world, including Germany, Portugal, Argentina, Poland and the Middle East.
Survivors include his wife Giovanna and daughters Gabriella, Cati and Elissa.
A memorial service will be held in La. Glasser was an an avid equestrian, and his family asks that donations go to Dude’s Ranch Equine Rescue Center in Acton, Calif.
The son of famed film producer Bernard Glasser, Richard began his nearly 30-year career in international sales with companies like Hemdale and Samuel Goldwyn. He founded the International Film Office in 1991, representing film buyers from all over the world, including Germany, Portugal, Argentina, Poland and the Middle East.
Survivors include his wife Giovanna and daughters Gabriella, Cati and Elissa.
A memorial service will be held in La. Glasser was an an avid equestrian, and his family asks that donations go to Dude’s Ranch Equine Rescue Center in Acton, Calif.
- 2/27/2010
- by Eric M. Armstrong
- The Moving Arts Journal
Richard Glasser, an independent film veteran and founder of the International Film Office, died Feb. 23 in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke days earlier. He was 50.
Glasser was stricken on Feb. 18, hours after he returned from the European Film Market in Berlin.
Glasser's career in the indie biz covered more than 28 years. The son of film producer Bernard Glasser, he began in international sales, having worked for such companies as Hemdale and Samuel Goldwyn. He formed Ifo in 1991, representing film buyers from all over the world, including Germany, Portugal, Argentina, Poland and the Middle East.
Survivors include his wife Giovanna and daughters Gabriella, Cati and Elissa.
A memorial service will be held in Los Angeles. Glasser was an an avid equestrian, and his family asks that donations go to Dude's Ranch Equine Rescue Center in Acton, Calif.
Glasser was stricken on Feb. 18, hours after he returned from the European Film Market in Berlin.
Glasser's career in the indie biz covered more than 28 years. The son of film producer Bernard Glasser, he began in international sales, having worked for such companies as Hemdale and Samuel Goldwyn. He formed Ifo in 1991, representing film buyers from all over the world, including Germany, Portugal, Argentina, Poland and the Middle East.
Survivors include his wife Giovanna and daughters Gabriella, Cati and Elissa.
A memorial service will be held in Los Angeles. Glasser was an an avid equestrian, and his family asks that donations go to Dude's Ranch Equine Rescue Center in Acton, Calif.
- 2/26/2010
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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