TO411 Daily » DVDs http://to411daily.com Movie and Television Industry News and Community Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:01:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 I Think I Love My Wife http://to411daily.com/2007/08/09/i-think-i-love-my-wife/ http://to411daily.com/2007/08/09/i-think-i-love-my-wife/#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://to411daily.com/?p=1333 Chris Rock takes on acting, directing and writing duties with this update of Eric Rohmer’s "Chloe in the Afternoon." Rock stars as a happily married but bored man constantly fantasizing about other women and suddenly facing real temptation when an old acquaintance (Kerry Washington) who happens to be a knockout comes back into his life.

Rock offers audio commentary, and the DVD features deleted scenes and outtakes. There are also behind-the-scenes segments on the making of the movie, the film’s premiere and casting, plus a music video. (20th Century Fox)

]]> http://to411daily.com/2007/08/09/i-think-i-love-my-wife/feed/ 0 "Elvis: MGM Movie Legends Collection," "Frank Sinatra: Legends Collection http://to411daily.com/2007/07/23/elvis-mgm-movie-legends-collection-frank-sinatra-legends-collection/ http://to411daily.com/2007/07/23/elvis-mgm-movie-legends-collection-frank-sinatra-legends-collection/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://to411daily.com/?p=1289 Two of Hollywood’s greatest crossover artists get boxed-set treatment. A four-disc set has four of Elvis Presley’s 1960s music romps: the boxing tale "Kid Galahad," the prince-and-the-pauper story "Clambake," the Florida comedy "Follow That Dream" and the riverboat romance "Frankie and Johnny." Five of Sinatra’s films are gathered from the 1950s and ’60s, anchored by John Frankenheimer’s disturbing assassination thriller "The Manchurian Candidate."

Also in the set: "Guys and Dolls," the musical pairing Sinatra and Marlon Brando as fast-living gamblers; "A Hole in the Head," with Sinatra and Edward G. Robinson in a family comedy directed by Frank Capra; "Kings Go Forth," starring Sinatra, Tony Curtis and Natalie Wood in a Second World War love-triangle drama; and "The Pride and the Passion," teaming Cary Grant and Sophia Loren with Sinatra in a Napoleonic-era epic. (MGM)

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Bullock’s forced to scramble to figure out what’s happening, stitch together missing pieces in her fractured life and try to prevent the accident from happening. The movie is accompanied by deleted scenes and an alternate ending with commentary from director Mennan Yapo, who also joins Bullock for commentary on the full film. Extras include a couple of behind-the-scenes featurettes and a segment on real people who claim they had premonitions of the future

]]> http://to411daily.com/2007/07/17/premonition/feed/ 0 Ghost Rider http://to411daily.com/2007/05/23/ghost-rider-2007/ http://to411daily.com/2007/05/23/ghost-rider-2007/#comments Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://to411daily.com/?p=1217 This box office hit, unfairly judged by critics is an excellent DVD. The film which has grossed over $200 million worldwide stars Nicolas Cage (National Treasure, Gone in 60 Seconds), Eva Mendes (2 Fast 2 Furious, Hitch), Wes Bentley (American Beauty), Sam Elliott (Hulk), Donal Logue (Zodiac, Blade) and Peter Fonda (The Limey, Easy Rider).

Cage plays Johnny Blaze, a famous motorcycle stunt man who, as a kid, gets tricked into selling his soul, and later learns that he is now the Devil’s bounty hunter. His job, assigned by Mephistopheles (Peter Fonda) himself, is to stop Meph’s rebellious son Blackheart (Wes Bentley) from replacing him as the Prince of Darkness. Forced to do the devil’s bidding, Johnny is determined to confront his fate and use his curse and powers to defend the innocent.

DVD special features give viewers a chance to go behind-the-action with bonus feature âSpirit of Vengeance: The Making of Ghost Rider,â which includes commentary with director/writer Mark Steven Johnson (Daredevil). The Extended Cut also includes âSin and Salvation,â which delves into the history of the Ghost Rider comics and how it became a hit. 

The Extended Cut of Ghost Rider also includes an additional 15 minutes of never-before-seen footage including more suspense, more story and more excitement! Additional scenes include more back story between Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) and his father, additional scenes between Johnny and evil incarnate Mephistopheles (Peter Fonda) and an intense confrontation between the Caretaker (Sam Elliot) and Blackheart (Wes Bentley).

Ghost Rider races onto DVD June 12, 2007.

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Filled with outrageous interviews, shocking observations and some of the most uproariously memorable images ever committed to celluloid, his blockbuster movie-film stars Sacha Baron Cohen as the hapless and horny Kazakhstani reporter, the cinema verite movie-film follows Borat as he struggles to breach the language barrier and understand the inner workings of the âgreatest country in the world.â

Leaving his native Kazakhstan, Borat travels to America to make a documentary. As he zigzags across the nation, Borat meets real Americans in real situations with hysterical consequences. 

The Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan DVD features five extended/deleted scenes, never before seen clips, publicity tour montage, including appearances at the Toronto Film Festival, Cannes, Comic-Con and others. 

]]> http://to411daily.com/2007/03/13/borat-2007/feed/ 0 The Silence of the Lambs http://to411daily.com/2007/03/01/the-silence-of-the-lambs/ http://to411daily.com/2007/03/01/the-silence-of-the-lambs/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://to411daily.com/?p=955 Dr. Hannibal Lecter, one of cinemaâs most twisted madmen is back in the two-disc The silence of the Lambs Collectorâs Edition, newly remastered and complete with never-before-seen extras including documentaries, featurettes, outtakes and over 20 deleted scenes.

The Silence of the lambs carved a niche in Hollywood history by sweeping the top five Oscar categories – only the third film ever to do so – with wins for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Screenplay (adapted).

The Silence of the Lambs two – disc Collectorâs edition goes deeper into the intrigues of the film, boasting a buffet of chilling extras from behind the scenes and behind-the-mask. Bonus materials include several documentaries featuring all-new material from the contemporary classic film, such as the two-part Silence of the Lambs: From Page to Screen, a three-part examination of the film with director Demme and Foster and a featurette about the filmâs chilling score. Also featured are Inside the Labyrinth: Making the Silence of the Lambs, an original âmaking-ofâ featurette from the filmâs 1991 theatrical release, 22 deleted scenes, an outtake reel, photo gallery, TV spots and a special phone message from Sir Anthony Hopkins.

]]> http://to411daily.com/2007/03/01/the-silence-of-the-lambs/feed/ 0 The Departed http://to411daily.com/2007/02/12/the-departed-2007/ http://to411daily.com/2007/02/12/the-departed-2007/#comments Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://to411daily.com/?p=903 Martin Scorsese revisits the world of contemporary crime gangs and delivers his biggest box-office hit ever, a best-picture nominee at the Academy Awards that may bring the directing Oscar that has eluded him throughout an illustrious career. Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg head the terrific cast in this saga of rival moles who have infiltrated the Boston police and mob.

The film comes in a single-disc DVD or a two-disc set that includes nine deleted scenes with introductions by Scorsese and a documentary that aired on Turner Classic Movies about the director. There also are featurettes about the real gangster that inspired Nicholson’s character and the influence of a notorious crime neighbourhood on Scorsese’s films. The movie also comes in a Blu-ray disc and an HD DVD release that includes the standard DVD version. (Warner Bros.)

]]> http://to411daily.com/2007/02/12/the-departed-2007/feed/ 0 Fiddler on the Roof http://to411daily.com/2007/02/11/fiddler-on-the-roof/ http://to411daily.com/2007/02/11/fiddler-on-the-roof/#comments Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://to411daily.com/?p=897 Shout it from the rooftops! Fiddler on the Roof returns to DVD in an all new two-disc collectorâs edition containing a host of bonus materialsââ¬Â¦enough to make even the most humble dairyman feel rich. 

Fiddler On The Roof is a triumph on DVD. The music and picture quality is outstanding, appropriate for any modern day surround sound home theatre. It features audio commentary by director Norman Jewison and Topol, a comprehensive array of featurettes, documentaries both new and vintage, a deleted scene featuring the song âAny Day Now,â photo galleries, original trailers, teasers, TV spots and a special Easter egg, âThe Tale Of The Beggar.

Winner of three Academy Awards, including Best Cinematography, Best Score (for John Williams), and Best Sound, Fiddler also earned nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor (Topol), Best Supporting Actor (Leonard Frey) Best Art Direction and Best Director for Jewisonâs tragic-comic recreation of pre-Revolution Russia. 

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Itâs the ultimate underdog story and an inspirational icon, Rocky who captured the heart of an entire nation, making a bonafide celebrity of its writer/star – newcomer Sylvester Stallone. Itâs brilliantly written, well directed classic receiving 10 Oscar nominations, including Best film editing and Best picture. Rocky comments on the Collectorâs series saying,

âItâs the most extraordinary journey throu8gh the life of a simple man who represents the compassion and fighting spirit in all of us.â

The Rocky: Collectorâs Edition features all-new commentary by Stallone, as well as commentaries from Academy Award winning producers Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff

Also, available get the ultimate ringside seat for all five legendary films, packaged for the fist time ever in a shelf-friendly think pack collection.

]]> http://to411daily.com/2007/02/03/rocky-collector-s-edition/feed/ 0 Boston Legal Season Two http://to411daily.com/2006/12/04/boston-legal-season-two/ http://to411daily.com/2006/12/04/boston-legal-season-two/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://to411daily.com/?p=688 Usually, the bonus features of a DVD are a good reason to add it to your collection, but in this instance, the real bonus is the 27 episodes of brilliant TV. 

Led by an acclaimed all-star-cast, the fast-paced and wildly comedic hit series âBoston Legalâ returns to court for a second session. From Emmy award-winning creator and executive producer David E. Kelley (âAlly McBeal,â âThe Practiceâ), Boston Legal Season Two stars William Shatner, James Spader and Candice Bergen as unlikely partners of a Boston Law firm leading an unconventional team of litigators who arenât afraid to stretch the boundaries of the law. David E. Kelley is gifted at writing and creating storylines for television.

Second Season also boasts an impressive roster of guest stars including Michael J. Fox, Heather Locklear, Tom Sellec, Larry King, Betty White, Parker Posey and more. The seven disc DVD collection includes all 27 second season episodes as well as two featurettes offering an inside look at the hit series. 

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