Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 23rd, 2010
"In the beginning there was darkness. And then bang, giving birth to an endless expanding existence of time, space, and matter. Now, see further than we've ever imagined. Beyond the limits of our existence. In a place we call The Universe."
Up until now these History releases have been season sets of the documentary series. This release is the first which appears to be a planned series of specific subject titles. It does create a bit of confusion when you see a series called The Universe and all of the episodes on the set deal with our own back yard
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 23rd, 2010
"They rob, kill, and terrorize, and they've left their mark on our nation's history."
It's hard for me to believe that Gangland has been on History for five years now and I've only recently heard about it. Certainly, there are a ton of shows on every year, what with so many new networks trying to come up with original material. History has found a way to consistently bring out relatively solid programming without having to spend a lot of cash on the production budget. Everybody wants their 15 minutes, and it's exactly shows like Gangland that manage to take full advantage of that fact.
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on August 19th, 2010
The good folks over at A&E Home Entertainment have given us 2 copies of Pawn Stars: Season Two on DVD to give away. You get all 32 episodes of the second season on 4 discs. The set streets on August 24th. To enter to win your copy, just follow these instructions:
Contest is now closed Winners are: Carol Ames & Mark Kenyon
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 19th, 2010
"Tyger Tyger burning bright..."
The 1794 poem by English wordsmith William Blake provides the title and much of the inspiration in this modern thriller/man vs. nature film by director Carlos Brooks. It's only the director's second feature film. There is very little experience among the many writers of the story and screenplay. Excuse my jaded reviewer skepticism, but this was not a film I was particularly looking forward to seeing. I expected this to be on par with the beast-of-the week scenario that those made for television SyFy films have been putting out for years.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 19th, 2010
There have been a ton of specials to come out over the last few years dealing with some of the planet's extraordinary places and life. From The BBC to National Geographic, these specials have populated the science networks, and have even begun to shine in beautiful high definition. In just this last year I feel like I have been transported to some of the most spectacular sites on Earth and witnessed many of the most extraordinary creatures that inhabit this planet. Few of these places compare to the Great Barrier Reef that lies off the coast of Australia.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 18th, 2010
"I remember once going on a school trip to the top of the Empire State Building. When I looked down at the crowds of people on the street, they looked like ants. I pulled out a penny and some of us started talking about what would happen if I dropped it from up there and it landed on somebody's head. Of course, I never crossed that line and actually dropped the penny. I don't think Early Grayce even knew there was a line to cross."
Kalifornia was never made for a mass audience, at least that's how it appears to have played out.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 18th, 2010
In many ways Cougar Town appears to be Friends 20 or more years later. It's not just the fact that the former Friends star Courtney Cox heads the call sheet on the new situation comedy. There are a ton of other elements that appear to tie the shows together. Like the old NBC show, the core of this show is a tight group of friends. They have a lot of the same kinds of adventures and conversations as the old gang used to have. The big difference here is that the adventures and the talk come from an older, if not more mature, perspective.
Posted in: Podcasts by Gino Sassani on August 17th, 2010
Last week I had the pleasure of talking to two new filmmakers. They're the folks behind The Hanged Man, which we recently reviewed here on Upcomingdiscs. Join me for a chat with director Neil Weiss and writer/producer Glenn Hopper.
To hear the interview just bang it here: The Hanged Man Podcast
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on August 16th, 2010
We have a copy of Numb3ers The Final Season on DVD to give away.
To enter to win a copy of this ending drama, just follow these two steps...
Contest is now closed Winner is Steven Lurker
Winners are notified by E-mail. If you did not get a confirmation E-mail from us, check your Spam filter and contact us. Any prize not claimed in 2 weeks will be forfeit and be placed in the end of year contests next Holiday Season.
Posted in: Random Fun by Gino Sassani on August 12th, 2010
Lionsgate is holding eBay charitable auctions for FIVE posters from THE EXPENDABLES signed at the 2010 San Diego Comic Con by actors Terry Crews, Steve Austin and Randy Couture, benefiting The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. The winning bidders will receive studio certified posters signed by the cast along with a signed letter verifying their authenticity.Continue reading for the auction links.
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