Archived
On The Mark - January, 2004
January 31, 2004 - I have moved my TV reviews of "Ed,
Edd, & Eddy," "Teen
Titans: Terra," Dragon Storm,"
"Barbarians," "Traffic,"
"The Goodbye Girl," and "Monk"
to the Archived TV Reviews Page. There
will be more archiving tomorrow, but I will be following this up with new DVD
reviews for Monday so please stay tuned and enjoy the weekend. Thank you.
January 30, 2004 - Here is a combined DVD review of Acorn Media's "LEXX:
Series 4: Video Set 5: Original Uncut Version" and "LEXX: Series 4: Video Set
6: Original Uncut Version."
January 29, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of Lions Gate Home Entertainment's
"Cabin Fever."
January 28, 2004 - Here is a review of Artisan Family Home Entertainment's
"Dinotopia: The Series 3-Disc DVD
Set."
January 27, 2004 - Here is a review of the upcoming World Premiere TNT
Original Movie "Bad Apple," which stars Chris
Noth, Colm Meaney, Mercedes Ruehl, Robert Patrick, and Elliott Gould and will
premiere on Monday, February 16, 2004, at 9PM (ET/PT).
January 26, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of BBC Video's "Red Dwarf IV:
The Original Series Four 2-Disc Set." Buena Vista Home Entertainment has
announced street dates on their press site for "The Haunted Mansion,"
which will debut on DVD on April 20, 2004 and "Scary Movie 3," which
has a street date of May 11, 2004. Please note that street dates are subject to
change. Stay tuned!
January 25, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of BBC Video's "Red Dwarf
III: The Original Series Three 2-Disc Set."
January 24, 2004 - Here is a DVD-ROM review of LucasArts Entertainment
Company's "Armed And Dangerous" for the Microsoft
XBOX. The winners of the Fangoria Blood Drive have
been announced. Read about it below.
FANGORIA BLOOD DRIVE
Koch Vision to Release Winning Horror Shorts on DVD
Aspiring Filmmakers Across America Provided Overwhelming
Response to the FIRST EVER Search for Horror’s Next Star Directors
New York, NY (January 21, 2004) — The deadline for
submissions to the Fangoria Blood Drive has passed and all of the
spine-tingling, hair-raising and blood-curdling entries have been collected for
the first-ever nationwide search for the Best Short Horror Film. Koch Vision and
the Starlog Group, publisher of Fangoria Magazine, joined forces
last Fall to invite aspiring American horror filmmakers to submit original
short-form genre films. The judges, who were carefully selected and meticulously
trained to withstand hours of slashings, stalkings and other terrors, have
finished reviewing all submissions.
The winning entries, which were judged on
creativity, commerciality and technical merit, were announced on December 31,
2003. BC Furtney, of Los Angeles, CA, won the award for Best Film for Mr.
Eryams. Patrick Rea and Ryan Jones, of Lawrence, KS, earned the award for
Best Comedy for A Man and His Finger. Rea also earned the award
for Most Frightening for his solo submission, Disturbances. The Hitch,
created by Drew Rist of Dallas, TX, received the Palm d’Gore. Christopher P.
Garetano, of Northport, NY, won Best Avant Garde Horror for his submission,
Inside. Awards also went to Song of the Dead, created by Chip Gubera, for Best
Musical and to Shadows of the Dead, created by Joel Robertson of
Lakeland, FL, for Best Editing. Specimen earned an Honorable Mention for
Achievement in Special Effects.
"It has been an amazing thrill shepherding this
short film search with our friends at Koch," Fangoria editor and
Blood Drive producer Tony Timpone says. "From the likes of what I've seen, Fangoria's
readers are an awesome group of creative, talented and impressive film artists.
Look out, Hollywood!"
After the announcement was made in September,
entrants of all ages and levels of expertise began recruiting vampires, zombies
and serial killers to create the bloodiest, scariest and the most bone-chilling
short films in time for the November 30th deadline. The contest website,
www.fangoriablooddrive.com, has been updated and current contest news is
featured. A selection of highlights from the winning shorts were featured at the
Fangoria Weekend of Horrors convention on January 9, 2004.
Tim Hinsley, project creator and executive producer,
said "The creativity shown in these films was overwhelming and the choices
were very difficult. I want to thank all of the directors, actors,
musicians and crew for all of their hard work in making these films."
Koch Vision will showcase the winning films in a
worldwide DVD release, scheduled for Spring 2004, which will be hosted by famed
musician and horror-film auteur Rob Zombie. The DVD will also feature a
collection of extras that will prove an invaluable inspiration to any aspiring
horror filmmaker, including featurettes on the studios of special effects wizard
Stan Winston and the gallery of legendary author/artist/director Clive Barker.
The DVD will be compiled and the features produced by the noted independent
video company, Longview Entertainment.
January 23, 2004 - Here are TV reviews for upcoming brand new episodes of
the Cartoon Network's original series "Ed, Edd N Eddy" and "Teen
Titans" as well as the premiere of the new anime series "Witch Hunter
Robin." In Addition I have published a review for the Sci-Fi Channel's
original movie "Dragon Storm," which will premiere on Saturday,
January 24, 2004, at 9PM (ET/PT). In other TV news, the USA Network will team up
with Dean Koontz, Martin Scorsese and Marcus Nispel to reinvent
"Frankenstein." Read all about it in the press release below!
A contemporary vision of Mary Shelley’s classic tale
Los Angeles, CA – January 21,
2004 – USA Network has ordered production for Dean Koontz’s Frankenstein.
It was announced today by Jeff Wachtel, USA’s executive vice president,
series and longform. Pre-production has commenced on the two-hour pilot for an
event series.
Frankenstein
is written and executive produced by international best-selling author Dean
Koontz (Odd Thomas, The Face, Sole Survivor)
who has sold nearly three hundred million books over the course of his career.
Six time
Academy® Award nominee Martin Scorsese (Gangs
of New York, Goodfellas,
Raging Bull, Taxi Driver) will
executive produce along with Tony Krantz’s Flame Television (24,
Sports Night, Wonderland,
Felicity).
Marcus
Nispel, one of today’s most inventive and creative contemporary directors,
will direct the project. Nispel’s re-make of the cult classic, The
Texas Chainsaw Massacre was a number-one box office hit. He will soon direct
the upcoming feature film Need
starring Diane Lane.
“It's
amazing to have this creative team in the same room, let alone working for us on
a project of this scope,” said Jeff Wachtel.
“I have always loved the idea of re-thinking classic stories as
contemporary ‘urban myths’ -- and we are thrilled that Frankenstein will
come to life in the hands of these gifted artists.”
"This
is a dream project. Dean has written a new vision – a brilliant script which
has caught the attention of filmmakers like Marty and Marcus," said Tony
Krantz. "It’s hard to imagine a more compelling group of filmmakers
joining forces to bring this to life. The opportunity to work with my good
friend Jeff Wachtel and everyone at USA is an added bonus."
Principal photography is scheduled
to begin in April in Los Angeles. The
project was packaged by Endeavor, who represent Dean Koontz, Martin Scorsese and
Marcus Nispel.
January 21, 2004 - Here are DVD reviews of Universal Studios Home Video's
"Johnny English: Widescreen" and Twentieth Century Fox Home
Entertainment's "Thirteen."
January 20, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of Anchor Bay Entertainment's
"Time Bandits: Special Edition: Divimax
Series."
January 19, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of Paramount Home Entertainment's
"Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country: Special Collector's
Edition." Do you want to see "The Animated Adventures Of Gene
Roddenberry's Star Trek" on DVD? Do you want to see a live action
"Star Wars" TV series or have some other idea for the future of that
franchise? Paramount and Lucasfilm are listening so be sure to e-mail each
respectively at mailto:editor@startrek.com
and studio@swendirect.com.
January 17, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of Shout Factory's
"Crop Circles: Quest For Truth."
January 16, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of Columbia TriStar Home
Entertainment's "Once Upon A Time In
Mexico."
January 14, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of Artisan Home Entertainment's
"House Of The Dead."
January 13, 2004 - Here is a review of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home
Entertainment's "Jeremiah: The Complete First Season" on DVD box set.
January 12, 2004 - LATER UPDATE - Here are more definitive specs on Warner
Home Video's "The Matrix Revolutions" gathered from the press
conference. Warner Home Video did confirm that trailers for all three films will
be on "The Matrix Revolutions" DVD and the DVD is being produced by
Eric Matthies, who has produced the previous "Matrix" DVDs. Warner
Home Video declined to comment on any future "Special Edition"
releases for these films other than to say that WHV is working with the
Wachowski Brothers to bring their creative vision to the fans. There will be a
45 day pay per view window and while the DVD will be priced to sell, the VHS
will be priced for rental only. It was asked if a fourth film will be produced
and WHV replied that there are no plans at this time, but there will be a
massive multiplayer online game due for release in 2004. This game will continue
the story from where "The Matrix Revolutions" left off. The extra
features on the DVD are not going to be 16 by 9 enhanced (Unfortunately). The
discs will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, but no DTS Soundtrack
option. The version being released onto DVD will be the same one worldwide coded
for specific regions so no country will have a copy of "The
Matrix Revolutions" on DVD with any exclusive content not found
elsewhere. Here are the specifications below:
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Matrix
Revolutions, The
DVD | Widescreen | DVD tray (FLP snapper) | Multi
Disc
- Official Pre-Sell Date: January 19, 2004
- Mesmerizing conclusion to the
groundbreaking Matrix trilogy
- Tremendous DVD purchase
intent--consumers show higher purchase intent for Matrix Revolutions
than Matrix Reloaded
- Massive advertising campaign on the same
scale as The Matrix Reloaded
Studio: Warner Bros.
Theatrical Release: 11/5/03
Theatrical Box Office (M): $140.00
Genre(s): Drama, Suspense/Thriller,
Sci-Fi/Fantasy
# of Screens: 3,502
MPAA: R
Rating Comments: sci-fi violence and brief
sexual content
PPV Holdback: 45 Days
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Synopsis: Provocative Futuristic Action
Thriller. The Matrix Revolutions marks the final explosive chapter in the
Matrix trilogy.
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Critic's Quotes: "Two thumbs up."
EBERT & ROEPER
"Visual poetry." Richard Roeper, EBERT & ROEPER
"Sensational action." Roger Ebert, EBERT & ROEPER
"****! Remarkable. The Matrix Revolutions is a mesmerizing conclusion
to the best trilogy in cinematic history." Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV
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Product Type:
Sell Through
Latest Promotion: New Release
Announce Date: 1/12/04
Order Date: 3/2/04
Street Date: 4/6/04
UPC: 085393320928
Cat#: 33209
ISBN: 0-7907-9030-0
Closed Captioning: Yes
MSRP: $29.95
Packaging Type: DVD tray (FLP
snapper)
Subformat: Multi Disc
Media Quantity: 2
Sound Track Language: English
Run Time: 129
Units per Carton: 30
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3 Francais, 2
Espanol |
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Ratio: |
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Original Aspect
Ratio - 2.40, Widescreen [16:9 Transfer] |
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Quality: |
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5.1=Dolby
Surround - English
2.0=Dolby Surround Stereo - English
5.1=Dolby Surround - Francais
2S=Stereo - English
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Features: |
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DVD ROM
Features: Links to The Matrix Online test site and the
official Matix website
Documentaries: REVOLUTIONS RECALIBRATED: The making of the
final chapter of The Matrix trilogy, including a segment on Neo
Realism: The Evolution of Bullet Time
Documentary: CG Revolution: The incredible special effects
arsenal, including the segment Super Big Mini-Models
Featurette: SUPER BURLY BRAWL: Behind the final Neo/Smith
showdown, including the segments Double Agent Smith and Mind Over
Matter: The Physicality of The Matrix
Other: BEFORE THE REVOLUTION: A 3-D Matrix timeline
FUTURE GAMER: THE MATRIX ONLINE: an introduction to the massively
mulit-player game
Photo gallery: 3-D EVOLUTION: Multidimensional stills
gallery
Theatrical Trailer
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Titles: |
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Animatrix;
Animatrix (Compact Disc); Animatrix (DVD/Compact Disc) (2-Pack);
Animatrix (DVD/VHS); Animatrix: The Collector's Edition; Matrix
Reloaded; Matrix, The; Matrix, The: Revisited |
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TERMINATOR 3:
RISE OF THE MACHINES |
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Vehicles: |
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Cable TV;
National Print; Network TV; On Line; Radio National; Syndicated TV |
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January 12, 2004 - Here is a review of Twentieth Century Fox Home
Entertainment's "Irwin Allen's Lost In Space: The Complete First Season" on DVD box
set. I will be back later today with additional information on "The Matrix
Revolutions" DVD release after the press conference so please stay tuned. I
have also received a lot of questions regarding the packaging of "Star
Trek: Voyager" on DVD so below are some photos courtesy of my friends at
Paramount Home Entertainment that will hopefully answer your queries. Just click
on the photo icons below to view a larger image of each.
January 11, 2004 - LATER UPDATE - Here is my review of the upcoming
History Channel Special Presentation of "Barbarians,"
which will make its World Premiere with "Barbarians
- Vikings/Goths" on Monday, January 19, 2004, at 9pm (ET/PT) and
conclude with the World Premiere of "Barbarians
- Mongols/Huns" on Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at 9pm (ET/PT). I also
have a little photo gallery of shots from the program that you can access by clicking
here.
January 11, 2004 - Warner Home Video will be having a press conference on
Monday, January 12, 2004, at 9AM (PT) to officially announce the DVD debut of
"The Matrix Revolutions." Details have already spilled out on some
websites. So below are at least some of the facts related to this DVD release,
which has a street date of Tuesday, April 6, 2004. You can also check out the
artwork below. I will post more information on this DVD release after the
conference on Monday. I should have a new review up later today for the History
Channel's upcoming presentation of "Barbarians" so please stay tuned.
Thank you.
| Announce
Date: 1/12/04 |
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| Order
Date: 3/2/04 |
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| Street
Date: 4/6/04 |
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| Cat#: 33209 |
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| UPC: 085393320928 |
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| ISBN: 0-7907-9030-0 |
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| MSRP: $29.95 |
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| MAP: None |
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| Format: DVD |
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| Subformat: Multi
Disc |
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| Media
Quantity: 2 |
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| Sound
Track Language: English |
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| Packaging
Type: DVD tray (FLP snapper) |
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| Run
Time: 129 |
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| Units
per Carton: 30 |
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| Closed
Captioning: Yes |
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| Aspect
Ratio: Original Aspect Ratio - 2.40, Widescreen [16:9
Transfer] |
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| Subtitles: 3
Francais, 2 Espanol |
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| Sound
Quality: |
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5.1=Dolby Surround - English |
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2.0=Dolby Surround Stereo - English |
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5.1=Dolby Surround - Francais |
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2S=Stereo - English |
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| DVD
Features: |
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DVD ROM Features
: Links to The Matrix Online test site and the official Matix
website |
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Documentaries : REVOLUTIONS
RECALIBRATED: The making of the final chapter of The Matrix
trilogy, including a segment on Neo Realism: The Evolution of
Bullet Time |
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Documentary : CG
Revolution: The incredible special effects arsenal, including the
segment Super Big Mini-Models |
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Featurette : SUPER
BURLY BRAWL: Behind the final Neo/Smith showdown, including the
segments Double Agent Smith and Mind Over Matter: The Physicality
of The Matrix |
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Other : BEFORE
THE REVOLUTION: A 3-D Matrix timeline
FUTURE GAMER: THE MATRIX ONLINE: an introduction to the massively
mulit-player game |
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Photo gallery : 3-D
EVOLUTION: Multidimensional stills gallery |
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Theatrical Trailer |
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January 10, 2004 - Here is a review of Paramount Home Entertainment's
"South Park: The Complete Third Season" on DVD box set.
January 9, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of Columbia TriStar Home
Entertainment's "Barney Miller: The First
Season."
January 8, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of DreamWorks Home Entertainment's
"Anything Else" and below is some news regarding a marathon of one of
my favorite Cartoon Network original series.
Ed's Day Off Marathon Fights Mid-Winter Blahs Jan.
19
Seven-Hours of Ed, Edd n Eddy Summertime Antics to air from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (ET,
PT) on Cartoon Network
Just for a day, icy sidewalks, runny noses and snow boots
will make way for jawbreakers, sunshine and pranks on Cartoon Network for the
Ed, Edd n Eddy Ed's Day Off Marathon on Monday, January 19, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(ET, PT). Powered by adolescent awkwardness and pubescent confusion, Ed, Edd n
Eddy follows three friends with the same first name but quite different
personalities through misadventures that can only occur in a suburban
cul-de-sac. In the time it takes to complete a full day of work or
school, these three, underage stooges will have experienced 24 summertime
exploits ranging from fighting nasty rumors in the neighborhood to avoiding
matrimony with the Kanker Sisters.
Created by veteran animator Danny Antonucci, Ed, Edd n Eddy is one of Cartoon
Network's most popular original series, regularly ranking among its Top 10
programs. Its most recent performance last month on weekday afternoons
(December 2003, Monday-Friday, 2-3 p.m.) averaged a significant 27% improvement
in kids 2-11 delivery and ratings. Among older kids 6-11, ratings
increased 43% while delivery grew by 35%.
Following is a list of the episodes to be included in Ed's Day Off:
"The Luck of the Ed"
"Wish You Were Ed"
"Ed, Pass it On"
"Momma's Little Ed"
"If It Smells Like and Ed, Part
One" "Ed in a Half Shell"
"X Marks the Ed"
"Fa, La, La, La Ed"
"From Here to Ed"
"Cry Ed"
"High Heeled Ed"
"Honor Thy Ed"
"Hot Buttered Eds"
"Scrambled Ed"
"Dueling Eds"
"Rambling Ed"
"Dim Lit Ed"
"Home Cooked Ed"
"Once Upon an Ed"
"Don't Rain on my Ed"
"For Your Ed Only"
"Once Bitten, Twice Ed"
January 7, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of Acorn Media's "A Very
British Coup."
January 6, 2004 - Here is a review of Acorn Media's "Doctor Zhivago
(2003) DVD Box Set."
January 5, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of Lions Gate Home Entertainment's
"Beyond Re-Animator."
January 4, 2004 - Here is a DVD review of Lions Gate Home Entertainment's
"Leprechaun: Back 2 Tha Hood."
January 3, 2004 - Here is a review of Warner Home Video's "Babylon 5:
No Surrender, No Retreat: The Complete Fourth Season On DVD Box Set."
January 2, 2004 - Happy New Year! I have moved my "On
The Mark Updates For December Of 2003" to the Archived
On The Mark Updates Page. Warner Home Video has announced the April 13, 2004
street date for "Babylon 5: The Wheel Of Fire: The Complete Fifth Season On
DVD" box set. Below is a tentative photo of the the packaging cover art.
Please note that this artwork may change before street date. I will have a new review posted tomorrow.
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