Blu-ray Release Date: May 13, 2014
Price: Blu-ray $29.95
Studio: Screen Media
Thunderbirds Are Go (1966) and Thunderbird 6 (1968), the cinematic evolution of Gerry Anderson’s hugely popular British Sixties TV series, Thunderbirds, arrive on Blu-ray for the very first time courtesy of Twilight Time.
The Thunderbirds were a mix of puppetry (via the patented Supermarionation process, which allowed synchronization of dialogue with marionette movement), sci-fi futurism, action-adventure, and undeniably fabulous Sixties-era design. The feature films Thunderbirds Are Go and Thunderbird 6 weave tales of the adventures of the Tracy Family, a father and five sons who, with the assistance of the glamorous British agent Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward, run International Rescue, an elite team who roam the globe—and beyond—in a humanitarian effort to help their fellow men.
The Blu-ray edition of the Thunderbird films includes the following features:
-Isolated score track
-Audio commentary with film historians Jeff Bond and Nick Redman
-Audio...
Price: Blu-ray $29.95
Studio: Screen Media
Thunderbirds Are Go (1966) and Thunderbird 6 (1968), the cinematic evolution of Gerry Anderson’s hugely popular British Sixties TV series, Thunderbirds, arrive on Blu-ray for the very first time courtesy of Twilight Time.
The Thunderbirds were a mix of puppetry (via the patented Supermarionation process, which allowed synchronization of dialogue with marionette movement), sci-fi futurism, action-adventure, and undeniably fabulous Sixties-era design. The feature films Thunderbirds Are Go and Thunderbird 6 weave tales of the adventures of the Tracy Family, a father and five sons who, with the assistance of the glamorous British agent Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward, run International Rescue, an elite team who roam the globe—and beyond—in a humanitarian effort to help their fellow men.
The Blu-ray edition of the Thunderbird films includes the following features:
-Isolated score track
-Audio commentary with film historians Jeff Bond and Nick Redman
-Audio...
- 5/19/2014
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
After a decade of low-budget cheesy special effects science fiction films, the early 1960s was particularly quiet, ceding to television series such as Star Trek and The Time Tunnel. But, also released in 1966 was an eye-opening spectacular that had a plausible premise, strong cast, and the next generation in film special effects. Fantastic Voyage may be remembered today for Raquel Welch in a tight outfit, it is also a step forward in cinematic Sf. Thankfully, it preceded 2001: A Space Odyssey by two years.
At a time when miniaturization was making home technology smaller and more sophisticated, the idea of inserting a tiny sub full of humans into the body of an ill scientist seemed the next logical step. The body in question was the victim of an assassination attempt and his knowledge and life had to be saved so a daring experiment was to be undertaken. Forget that the...
At a time when miniaturization was making home technology smaller and more sophisticated, the idea of inserting a tiny sub full of humans into the body of an ill scientist seemed the next logical step. The body in question was the victim of an assassination attempt and his knowledge and life had to be saved so a daring experiment was to be undertaken. Forget that the...
- 10/9/2013
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Earlier this summer, when we revealed Waxwork Records' plan to release a vinyl edition of John Harrison's score to George Romero's classic Day of the Dead, we also hinted that there would be a special screening of the film to mark the occasion in the near future. Well, it's time to mark your calendars, because that day is now upon us! In a joint venture between Waxwork Records, La-La Land Records and Creature Features, the Day of the Dead soundtrack launch party will take place at the historic Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles, on September 30th at 7pm. The event will include a theatrical screening of Romero's 1985 zombie epic, with the director and composer in attendance... along with actor Sherman Howard, who played the film's zombie hero, “Bub.” All three will be present for a live discussion and Q&A moderated by film music writer Jeff Bond (who penned...
- 9/4/2013
- by Gregory Burkart
- FEARnet
We recently told you about the upcoming vinyl release of the Day of the Dead soundtrack and Waxwork Records is celebrating by holding a “Day of the Dead Soundtrack Festival” in Hollywood. Admission is free and the event includes a screening of Day of the Dead, along with a live discussion that features George A. Romero, Sherman Hoard, and John Harrison:
“Join La-La Land Records, Waxwork Records and Creature Features for the Day Of The Dead Soundtrack Festival at the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, CA on Sept 30, 2013, at 7:00pm.
We’re celebrating the release of our brand new, expanded and remastered 2-cd limited edition release of John Harrison’s immortal Day Of The Dead score, along with Waxwork Record’s limited edition double-vinyl version of the same title, with a Screening of the 1985 George A. Romero classic film Day Of The Dead, to be followed by a special...
“Join La-La Land Records, Waxwork Records and Creature Features for the Day Of The Dead Soundtrack Festival at the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, CA on Sept 30, 2013, at 7:00pm.
We’re celebrating the release of our brand new, expanded and remastered 2-cd limited edition release of John Harrison’s immortal Day Of The Dead score, along with Waxwork Record’s limited edition double-vinyl version of the same title, with a Screening of the 1985 George A. Romero classic film Day Of The Dead, to be followed by a special...
- 9/3/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Mark your calendars, Los Angeles. On September 30th, the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood will welcome George A. Romero, John Harrison and Sherman "Bub" Howard for a Free Day of the Dead screening, courtesy of La-La Land Records, Waxwork Records and Creature Features.
The event is being put on to celebrate the release of La-La Land's brand new, expanded and remastered 2-cd limited edition release of John Harrison’s immortal Day of the Dead score, along with Waxwork Record’s limited edition double-vinyl version of the same title.
A special live discussion with composer John Harrison, director/writer George A. Romero and actor Sherman Howard “Bub,” hosted by film music writer and Day liner notes author Jeff Bond. Admission is Free, but a ticket must be obtained at lalalandrecords.com.
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The event is being put on to celebrate the release of La-La Land's brand new, expanded and remastered 2-cd limited edition release of John Harrison’s immortal Day of the Dead score, along with Waxwork Record’s limited edition double-vinyl version of the same title.
A special live discussion with composer John Harrison, director/writer George A. Romero and actor Sherman Howard “Bub,” hosted by film music writer and Day liner notes author Jeff Bond. Admission is Free, but a ticket must be obtained at lalalandrecords.com.
Read more...
- 9/3/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
I’m always looking for some new sci-fi goodness to check out, and usually that means checking out something just released. But I’m always more than thrilled to stumble upon something beautifully classic like the 1966 Fantastic Voyage, which I’ve never seen before but am really looking forward to checking out on Blu-ray when it’s released in October. Check out the details below.
Synopsis:
Prepare to journey into the deepest reaches of space…inner space! Stephen Boyd, Donald Pleasence, and Raquel Welch in her feature-film debut, star in “one of the most ingenious, inventive, imaginative, science fiction films Hollywood has ever produced” (Citizen-News).
Special Features:
● Commentary by Film & Music Historian Jeff Bond
● Isolated Score Track with Commentary by Film & Music Historians Jeff Bond, Jon Burlingame and Nick Redman
● Lava Lamps & Celluloid: A Tribute to the Visual Effects of Fantastic Voyage
● Storyboard-to-Scene Comparison: Whirlpool Scene
● Original Theatrical Trailer...
Synopsis:
Prepare to journey into the deepest reaches of space…inner space! Stephen Boyd, Donald Pleasence, and Raquel Welch in her feature-film debut, star in “one of the most ingenious, inventive, imaginative, science fiction films Hollywood has ever produced” (Citizen-News).
Special Features:
● Commentary by Film & Music Historian Jeff Bond
● Isolated Score Track with Commentary by Film & Music Historians Jeff Bond, Jon Burlingame and Nick Redman
● Lava Lamps & Celluloid: A Tribute to the Visual Effects of Fantastic Voyage
● Storyboard-to-Scene Comparison: Whirlpool Scene
● Original Theatrical Trailer...
- 8/14/2013
- by Jess Orso
- ScifiMafia
Visit the 20th Century Fox Studio Classics Facebook page for more information about upcoming releases from the studio archive. Fantastic Voyage Prepare to journey into the deepest reaches of space...inner space! Stephen Boyd, Donald Pleasence, and Raquel Welch in her feature-film debut, star in “one of the most ingenious, inventive, imaginative, science fiction films Hollywood has ever produced” (Citizen-News). Special Features: ● Commentary by Film & Music Historian Jeff Bond ● Isolated Score Track with Commentary by Film & Music Historians Jeff Bond, Jon Burlingame and Nick Redman ● Lava Lamps & Celluloid: A Tribute to the Visual Effects of Fantastic Voyage ● Storyboard-to-Scene Comparison: Whirlpool Scene ● Original Theatrical Trailer Fantastic Voyage Blu-ray...
- 8/14/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
Set your phasers to stun: Did you know that the complete soundtrack for the original Star Trek TV series has never been released, separate from the episodes? That iconic music from your childhood and beyond is now soon to be released in its entirety, including music that was recorded but never actually used onscreen.
Don’t worry, Trekkies and Trekkers, they understand that some of us are obsessed and they fear our wrath, so when they say complete, they mean complete. 15 discs worth of complete. What they need to know now is how many sets to press. First, here’s a featurette about the project:
Featurette: Star Trek: The Original Series Soundtrack Collection- Behind the Score
Click here to view the embedded video.
And here’s the press release with all the details, including their request for info on how many they should be pressing:
Coming Soon From La-la Land Records...
Don’t worry, Trekkies and Trekkers, they understand that some of us are obsessed and they fear our wrath, so when they say complete, they mean complete. 15 discs worth of complete. What they need to know now is how many sets to press. First, here’s a featurette about the project:
Featurette: Star Trek: The Original Series Soundtrack Collection- Behind the Score
Click here to view the embedded video.
And here’s the press release with all the details, including their request for info on how many they should be pressing:
Coming Soon From La-la Land Records...
- 8/13/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Pillow Talk
Stars: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Thelma Ritter | Written by Stanley Shapiro, Maurice Richlin | Directed by Michael Gordon
When interior decorator Jan Morrow (Day) is forced to share a telephone party line with carefree playboy Brad Allen (Hudson). There is no connection between them until the two accidentally meet in person. As sparks begin to fly, the smitten Brad pretends to be a wealthy Texan, wooing Jan with late-night calls.
Available for the first time on Blu-ray, Hollywood classic Pillow Talk is making it HD debut as part of the Universal Pictures 100th Anniversary celebration in a fully restored and digitally re-mastered iteration which has been, judging by the fantastic picture quality, lovingly restored from the original film elements – this is the best the film has Ever looked, no doubt even better than the original cinema release. To go with the fantastic new picture quality, Pillow Talk...
Stars: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Thelma Ritter | Written by Stanley Shapiro, Maurice Richlin | Directed by Michael Gordon
When interior decorator Jan Morrow (Day) is forced to share a telephone party line with carefree playboy Brad Allen (Hudson). There is no connection between them until the two accidentally meet in person. As sparks begin to fly, the smitten Brad pretends to be a wealthy Texan, wooing Jan with late-night calls.
Available for the first time on Blu-ray, Hollywood classic Pillow Talk is making it HD debut as part of the Universal Pictures 100th Anniversary celebration in a fully restored and digitally re-mastered iteration which has been, judging by the fantastic picture quality, lovingly restored from the original film elements – this is the best the film has Ever looked, no doubt even better than the original cinema release. To go with the fantastic new picture quality, Pillow Talk...
- 5/6/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
La-La Land Records have announced the premiere of their limited edition 3Cd set Star Trek: The Next Generation Collection, Volume 1. The recording will debut at the La-La Land Records Booth at the San Diego Comic-Con, July 20-24, (housed in the Toy Hungry booth #429).
Featuring more than 3 full hours of previously unreleased music, Star Trek: The Next Generation Collection, Volume 1 showcases some of the most dynamic pieces of score ever composed for this beloved and acclaimed series. Renowned composers Dennis McCarthy, Jay Chattaway, Don Davis, John Debney and Fred Steiner are all represented on this limited edition set of 3000 units, which also includes a 32-Page Booklet featuring liner notes from film/TV music writer Jeff Bond.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Collection, Volume 1 will be available for purchase exclusively at Comic-Con at the La-La Land Booth (#429). It will later be made available on the La-La Land website – www.lalalandrecords.com, as...
Featuring more than 3 full hours of previously unreleased music, Star Trek: The Next Generation Collection, Volume 1 showcases some of the most dynamic pieces of score ever composed for this beloved and acclaimed series. Renowned composers Dennis McCarthy, Jay Chattaway, Don Davis, John Debney and Fred Steiner are all represented on this limited edition set of 3000 units, which also includes a 32-Page Booklet featuring liner notes from film/TV music writer Jeff Bond.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Collection, Volume 1 will be available for purchase exclusively at Comic-Con at the La-La Land Booth (#429). It will later be made available on the La-La Land website – www.lalalandrecords.com, as...
- 7/9/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
It's hard to imagine film music today without names like Danny Elfman or Hans Zimmer (for better or worse) who both started out in bands -- Oingo Boingo and The Buggles respectively -- before becoming film composers. More recently, rockers like Jonny Greenwood and Nick Cave have dazzled with their turns at film scoring.
Jeff Bond writing for The Hollywood Reporter, took a look at variety of established rockers-turned-film composers as well as new kid on the block, Trent Reznor, and dug up some details about how his highly acclaimed score for "The Social Network" came to be.
Director David Fincher had planned earlier collaborations with Reznor before approaching him with the idea of scoring the Facebook movie -- an ironic gig for Reznor, who famously bailed from Twitter and has railed against online music downloads. Fincher temped his film with instrumental tracks from the Nine Inch Nails album "Ghosts" before showing footage to Reznor,...
Jeff Bond writing for The Hollywood Reporter, took a look at variety of established rockers-turned-film composers as well as new kid on the block, Trent Reznor, and dug up some details about how his highly acclaimed score for "The Social Network" came to be.
Director David Fincher had planned earlier collaborations with Reznor before approaching him with the idea of scoring the Facebook movie -- an ironic gig for Reznor, who famously bailed from Twitter and has railed against online music downloads. Fincher temped his film with instrumental tracks from the Nine Inch Nails album "Ghosts" before showing footage to Reznor,...
- 10/27/2010
- by Brandon Kim
- ifc.com
I thought you Danny Elfman/Tim Burton fans might like this. For $500 you can pre-order a limited edition collector's set of all 13 scores that Elfman compased for Burton's movies. But this is a pretty kick ass package that you're getting for $500.It's a 16 cd set packaged with artwork by Tim Burton, with over 19 hours of music, which include 7 hours of previously un-released masters, demos, work tapes and rarities.It comes with a ton of stuff, so I'll list it here for you from the official site.A Collectible Zoetrope Box A collection of music as unique as Danny Elfman’s for the film of Tim Burton needed to be housed in something equally special, wondrous, and whimsical. Designed to evoke a treasure chest found in a mysterious attic, The Danny Elfman & Tim Burton 25th Anniversary Music Box is a work of art in itself. Grammy-winning designer Matt Taylor has transformed...
- 10/26/2010
- LRMonline.com
There's no denying one of the most prolific -- and successful -- collaborations between director and composer is the 25-year relationship of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman, and to celebrate their longevity, Warner Bros. Records will release The Danny Elfman & Tim Burton 25th Anniversary Music Box.
From the Press Release:
The Danny Elfman & Tim Burton 25th Anniversary Music Box, a very special limited-edition, numbered box set of 1000 that collects expansions of the 13 original scores that Elfman has composed for Burton’s iconic films: a newly produced library of 16 CDs, each packaged with artwork by Burton, adding up to more than 19 hours of music. Additionally, the package will contain a bonus DVD of a recent exclusive conversation between Elfman and Burton discussing every film and score in their remarkable quarter century collaboration. The box is available for preorder starting today, October 1st at elfmanburton.com.
This elaborate and lovingly designed collectible...
From the Press Release:
The Danny Elfman & Tim Burton 25th Anniversary Music Box, a very special limited-edition, numbered box set of 1000 that collects expansions of the 13 original scores that Elfman has composed for Burton’s iconic films: a newly produced library of 16 CDs, each packaged with artwork by Burton, adding up to more than 19 hours of music. Additionally, the package will contain a bonus DVD of a recent exclusive conversation between Elfman and Burton discussing every film and score in their remarkable quarter century collaboration. The box is available for preorder starting today, October 1st at elfmanburton.com.
This elaborate and lovingly designed collectible...
- 10/2/2010
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Hey Gang! The full schedule for Comic-Con 2010 has been unleashed on the world today and boy, oh boy does it have a lot of great stuff! We have the full list for you below to check out. I've highlighted all of the events that we are excited about seeing. Check out the list below and start planning out your Comic-Con adventure now!
We will be doing a meet-up at the Con this year, we will fill you in on all the details once we have it all planned out. See ya there!
Special Preview Night Programming
Wednesday, July 21
Attendees at Comic-Con's Preview Night can also experience special programming, games, and Anime and Film screenings in addition to the giant Exhibit Hall! Here's a rundown of the Wednesday night fun, including the chance to get a first look at the new homes for Anime and Films in the Marriott Hotel and Marina.
We will be doing a meet-up at the Con this year, we will fill you in on all the details once we have it all planned out. See ya there!
Special Preview Night Programming
Wednesday, July 21
Attendees at Comic-Con's Preview Night can also experience special programming, games, and Anime and Film screenings in addition to the giant Exhibit Hall! Here's a rundown of the Wednesday night fun, including the chance to get a first look at the new homes for Anime and Films in the Marriott Hotel and Marina.
- 7/8/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
And we're off! The first bit of programming for San Diego Comic-Con 2010 is up on the official site, and we've got a look at the horror-themed panels and events for both Preview Night (July 21st) and Thursday, July 22nd.
Wednesday – July 21
Not much real horror here, but if you're into anime (and sushi), this is the night for you!
Marriott Hotel and Marina:
Anime introduces its new big room with four screenings, plus a sushi and pizza meet and greet! Located in the Marriott Hall, the Anime rooms are 4, 5, and 6, with Wednesday night's screenings taking place in Room 4; the party is in the Marriott Hall foyer starting at 7:00 Pm.
The Films Department will screen three big movies starting at 6:00 pm in Marriott Hall 2, which will be the home for the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival on Thursday through Sunday.
Convention Center:
6:00-9:00 Special Sneak Peek Pilot...
Wednesday – July 21
Not much real horror here, but if you're into anime (and sushi), this is the night for you!
Marriott Hotel and Marina:
Anime introduces its new big room with four screenings, plus a sushi and pizza meet and greet! Located in the Marriott Hall, the Anime rooms are 4, 5, and 6, with Wednesday night's screenings taking place in Room 4; the party is in the Marriott Hall foyer starting at 7:00 Pm.
The Films Department will screen three big movies starting at 6:00 pm in Marriott Hall 2, which will be the home for the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival on Thursday through Sunday.
Convention Center:
6:00-9:00 Special Sneak Peek Pilot...
- 7/8/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
( Filmmaker Nicholas Meyer, above.)
by Terry Keefe
The American Cinematheque at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica presented a triple header of Star Trek films last night - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: In Search of Spock, and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Nicholas Meyer, the director of II, was there in person for a Q&A filled with some great stories. Some highlights included Meyer explaining that the script for Star Trek II was composited, in part, from the different elements of five previous drafts, and that it was written in some 12 days.
(Meyer being interviewed onstage by Geek Monthly editor Jeff Bond, above, and meeting with fans in the lobby afterwards, below.)
The upcoming schedule at the Aero Theater can be found on their website. With their near-nightly screenings of both new films and classics, which often include terrific guests who were...
by Terry Keefe
The American Cinematheque at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica presented a triple header of Star Trek films last night - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: In Search of Spock, and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Nicholas Meyer, the director of II, was there in person for a Q&A filled with some great stories. Some highlights included Meyer explaining that the script for Star Trek II was composited, in part, from the different elements of five previous drafts, and that it was written in some 12 days.
(Meyer being interviewed onstage by Geek Monthly editor Jeff Bond, above, and meeting with fans in the lobby afterwards, below.)
The upcoming schedule at the Aero Theater can be found on their website. With their near-nightly screenings of both new films and classics, which often include terrific guests who were...
- 12/12/2009
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
Today's Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day is The Omen Collection Blu-Ray for only $44.99, 65% off the $130 list price. The 4-disc set includes The Omen (1976), The Omen 2: Damian, The Omen 3: The Final Conflict, and The Omen 666 (2006). The deal includes free shipping, but is only available until midnight. Disc 1: Omen 666 Blu Ray Disc 2: Omen Blu Ray Wide Screen **Commentary by Director Richard Donner & Editor Stuart Baird **Commentary by Director Richard Donner & Brian Helgeland (Screenwriter of Man on Fire) **Commentary by Film Historians Lem Dobbs, Nick Redman and Jeff Bond **The Omen Revelations Bonus View with Trivia Track **Introduction by Director Richard Donner from 2006 **Deleted Scene:Dog Attack with Comentary by Director Richard Donner and Brian Helgeland **666: The Omen Revealed **Screenwriters Notebook **An Appreciation:Wes Craven on The Omen **The Omen Legacy **Curse or Coincidence **Theatrical Trailer **Still Gallery Disc 3: Omen ...
- 10/24/2009
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
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