Apollo 18 (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 10th, 2012
“December 7, 1972: Apollo 17, the final official lunar mission, lands on the moon. In 2011 eighty-four hours of classified footage is uploaded to www.lunartruth.com. This film was edited from that footage.”
Yes, you get the picture. Apollo 18 is another “found footage” film that has populated the movie landscape since the time of The Blair Witch Project. Unlike that famed film, this movie did not go on to make any kind of box office history.
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First Squad: The Moment of Truth (Blu-Ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on January 9th, 2012
My mother was born in Poland thus making me 50% full Polish. Growing up, I was often told stories about the Second World War and how my grandfather primarily was affected by it. So much so, that he never really spoke of it (I got my stories second hand through my grandmother and mother) most likely due to the horrors endured to the Polish invasion and other unspeakable depictions of violence. Today’s review takes us to an interesting Anime that is set in Russia during the same war with a supernatural feel.
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: Four Holiday Movies From Lifetime
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 5th, 2012
On the Twelfth Day Of Christmas Lifetime gives to you another “You Pick ‘Em”. We have four holiday movies to give away. Under The Mistletoe with Stargate’s Michael Shanks, A Christmas Wedding with Sarah Paulson, A Very Merry Daughter Of The Bride with Joanna Garcia and Holiday Wishes with Amber Benson. Relive the holidays and enter to win one of these prizes today. To enter just follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us your top two choices if you should win. All winners will get one of the films they selected.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winners are
Under The Mistletoe: Vespers, A Christmas Wedding: Connie D., A Very Merry Daughter Of The Bride: Daniel M, Holiday Wishes: Lori
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: Catch 44 From Anchor Bay
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 4th, 2012
On the Eleventh Day Of Christmas Anchor Bay gives to you Catch 44 on Blu-ray. This wild drama features Bruce Willis and Forest Whitaker.
To win this collection just follow these instructions.
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Contest is now closed Winner is Thomas W.
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City Of God (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by M. W. Phillips on January 4th, 2012
“If you run, they catch you; if you don’t run, they catch you.”
Just miles from one of the most glamorous cities in the world, Rio de Janeiro, resides a favela (slum) known as Cidade de Deus or City of God. The poor were routinely pulled off the streets of Rio and forced to live in squalor in this favela. For decades this hell hole was run by murderously corrupt police and street gangs. Like a roach motel, once you checked into the City of God
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Big Love: The Complete Fifth Season
Posted in Disc Reviews by M. W. Phillips on January 4th, 2012
“I’ve gone and torn my family apart and I’m truly sorry.”
I have a confession to make; I first started watching Big Love for what I thought would be the salacious subject matter. Polygamy seemed tawdry and unnatural. I wanted to see how HBO handled it. Soon after watching I was touched by the depth of love and commitment this family had for each other.
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: A Trilogy Of Movie Books From Barron’s
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 3rd, 2012
On the tenth Day Of Christmas Barron’s gives to you a dealer’s choice. We have three books to give away to the movie lovers out there. These are great little reference books from the wonderful Barron’s series of Movies You Must See Before You Die. We have 101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die, 101 Gangster Movies You Must See Before You Die and 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die. To win a copy of one of these prizes, follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us what book you’d like to have if you should win.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winners are
101 Sci-Fi: Patricia Boyle, 101 Horror: Veronica Murillo, 101 Gangster: Ben S.
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Contagion (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on January 2nd, 2012
By John Delia
Slick, compelling, and gripping, Contagion uses the fright brought on by past outbreaks of deadly virus attacks around the world to punch home a ‘what if’ plot that succeeds in scaring the pants off accepting moviegoers. The recognizable actors save the plot from being hard to follow as it jumps from country to country in this thriller that ‘could actually happen’.
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: Deepak Chopra & Tara Stiles Yoga Transformation Collection From Lionsgate
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 2nd, 2012
On the Ninth Day Of Christmas Lionsgate gives to you a chance to help out with those New Year’s Resolutions. Yes, we have more workout videos for you. One winner will get two DVD’s: This Deepak Chopra & Tara Stiles collection features two Yoga Transformation titles. Weight Loss and Balance/Strength and Energy. To win this collection just follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us what you are most looking forward to in the New Year.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner is Bruce Lamesse
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.
12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: World Series Film Collection From A&E
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 1st, 2012
On the Eight Day Of Christmas A&E gives to you the best prize we’ve ever offered here at Upcomingdiscs. It’s the World Series Film Collection. The massive collection includes 21 discs with World Series footage going as far back as there were cameras to capture the action. You get hours upon hours of vintage footage that highlights the great plays and players in the history of baseball’s classic championship series.
But that’s not all. The entire set comes inside a wonderful coffee table book that contains incredible pictures and a history of the series. You’ll get a time-line and a complete guide to every game going back to 1903 when Boston beat Pittsburgh.
To win this collection just follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us what, if any, New Year’s Resolutions you’ve made.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner is Brad Simpson
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.
12 Days Of Giveaways: The Kids In The Hall Complete Series From A&E
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 31st, 2011
On the Seventh Day Of Christmas A&E gives to Kids In The Hall: The Complete Series. It’s another mega-set from A&E. You get every episode of the comedy troupe’s five seasons on 22 DVD’s. To win this collection just follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us Who your favorite Kid In The Hall is.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner is Chris Carter
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.
12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die From Barrons
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 30th, 2011
On the Sixth Day Of Christmas Barrons gives to you a wonderful book. It’s 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. This book is huge and contains tons of photos and facts. We reviewed the book earlier and I’m not parting with my copy for anything. Lucky for you, our friends over at Barrons have decided to give a copy to one lucky reader. To win this collection just follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – List your top 5 movies of all time.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winners are Carol Ames
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.
Final Destination 5 (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on December 29th, 2011
By John Delia
Shattering, piercing, gut wrenching, queasy, bloody, gouging, bone breaking, mind blowing, and yet mesmerizing, that’s what Final Destination 5 is all about, especially in 3D. This is one of those select few films that use 3D well, and it will blow your mind. If you have never seen a Final Destination movie or are a big fan of the guts and gore they deliver, then rush to see Final Destination 5, but do not go over a bridge on your way.
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: Robotech The Complete Series From A&E
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 29th, 2011
On the Fifth Day Of Christmas A&E gives to you Robotech: The Complete Series. All 85 episodes can be found on 17 discs. It’s the ultimate collection for any Robotech fan. Now it can be yours from A&E and us here at Upcomingdiscs. To win this collection just follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us what you’d like to see us change/add/or delete here at Upcomingdiscs in the New Year
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winners are Dave Bensette
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.
War Horse: Non-Exclusive Interview With Actor Jeremy Irvine
Posted in News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on December 29th, 2011
JEREMY IRVINE (Albert Narracott) makes his feature-film debut in “War Horse.”
Currently in production on BBC Films’ “Great Expectations,” in which he stars as Pip, the classic Dickens story is directed by Mike Newell and includes Academy Award® winner Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter. He recently completed production on the independent feature “Now Is Good,” opposite Dakota Fanning, based on Jenny Downham’s novel “Before I Die.” Irvine will next begin shooting “The Railway Man” opposite Colin Firth.
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Mr. Popper’s Penguins (Blu-Ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on December 28th, 2011
When I was a kid, I read a lot of books. The most fond tales of my youth include Sword of Shannara (Terry Brooks), Dear Mr. Henshaw (Beverly Clearly), Charlotte’s Web (EB White) and Mr. Popper’s Penguins (Richard & Florence Atwater). Each one of those books holds special memories and I’ve read each of them at least a few times. Today, we get to explore another one of those treasured books in film form. Enter, Mr. Popper’s Penguins.
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: The Universe From A&E
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 28th, 2011
On the Fourth Day Of Christmas A&E gives to you The Entire Universe. It’s a dealer’s choice. We have two great titles to give and you can tell us which you’d like to have. We have the complete Universe Series on DVD. That’s all 5 seasons on 19 DVD’s. They don’t call this The Mega Collection for nothing. Or, if you have 3D capability, we have The Universe: 7 Wonders Of The Solar System on Blu-ray 3D. You pick your prize. To win your choice just follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us which you’d like to have, if you win.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winners areThe Entire Universe Set: Carrie Douglas, 7 Wonders Of The Solar System: Anita Fercho
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.
The Simpsons: The Fourteenth Season (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 28th, 2011
The longest running show in prime time doesn’t feature cops, doctors, or lawyers. It’s hard to believe that The Simpsons have existed as long as the Fox network. While the series didn’t really begin until Fox’s second year, the characters were part of The Tracey Ullman Show, which did start the first year of Fox. Who could have guessed that an animated short from an otherwise horrible and doomed variety show would explode into such a phenomenon?
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War Horse Interview With Horse Trainer Bobby Lovgren
Posted in Random Fun by Gino Sassani on December 27th, 2011
When you think of Steven Spielberg you often think of Aliens and Dinosaurs. War Horse has been a labor of love for the director. The film follows the story of an incredible horse through World War I and a young man’s will to be reunited. It’s one of those perfect family movies for the holidays. I strongly recommend you check it out. We’re going to run a series of non-exclusive interviews this week. Keep checking for more coverage of War Horse. This interview is with Bobby Lovgren, who trained the horses for the film.
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: Mike Hammer The Complete Series From A&E
Posted in Contests, Uncategorized by Gino Sassani on December 27th, 2011
On the Third Day Of Christmas A&E gives to you Mike Hammer: The Complete Series on DVD. It’s time to put the Hammer down with the original Mike Hammer. Kolchak himself, Darren McGavin stars in all 78 episodes on 12 discs. Yeah, he’s also “The Old Man” on A Christmas Story. It’s another super release from A&E.To win this grand release just follow these instructions.
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- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us what you’d like to see us change or add to Upcomingdiscs in the new year.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner is Freddie Hall
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.
12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: The Biggest Loser 2-Pack From Lionsgate
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 26th, 2011
On the Second Day Of Christmas Lionsgate gives to you The Biggest Loser: At-Home Challenge and The Biggest Loser: Calorie Knockout. With the Holidays upon us we are certainly packing on a few extra pounds. Lionsgate wants to help us get rid of the flab with these two exorcise videos.To win both of these DVD’s just follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us if you had a Holiday Feast at home or went out and let someone else do the cooking.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winners are Jeremy C.
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.
12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: Farscape The Complete Series On Blu-ray
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 25th, 2011
On the First Day Of Christmas A&E gives to you Farscape: The Complete Series on Blu-ray. This 20 disc set includes all 88 episodes and along with hours of extras. It’s one of the best giveaways we’ve ever had here at Upcomingdiscs. Merry Christmas from Upcomingdiscs and A&E Entertainment. To win this grand release just follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us how long you’ve been visiting us here at Upcomingdiscs.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner is Denise M.
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.
Gigolos: The First Season
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on December 24th, 2011
With smaller cable networks stepping up in the last few years and producing high-quality, original programming, we are living in a veritable Golden Age of television.
And yet…….
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 23rd, 2011
It all started with a very short novel by French author Pierre Boulle. It wasn’t even that much of a hit at first. But a small group of Hollywood moguls led by Arthur P. Jacobs believed in the property and worked hard to get a film made. It wasn’t easy. They had to interest a big star and make a test reel in order to get anyone to bite. Fortunately for us all, Fox did bite. After five films, a television series, and a cartoon run, the franchise ran out of steam by the middle of the 1970’s.
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Kill Katie Malone
Posted in No Huddle by M. W. Phillips on December 23rd, 2011
“Check it out, someone is selling a ghost online at Ubid!”
You know those ghost story movies where the victims not only do incredibly stupid things which further endanger them, but they are so thick they refuse to believe in ghosts even after they have been physically thrown across the room by something invisible and people around them are dying in mysterious unexplained ways? Kill Katie Malone is one of those movies.
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