Family Guy: It’s A Trap!(Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 3rd, 2011
“Luke Skywalker has returned to his home planet of Tatooine in order… But, you know this story…”
Know this story, you do. It’s the opening of the third, or actually the 6th in sequence, but it is the 3rd one made, unless you count… Never mind. This is the prologue to Return Of The Jedi. Not so long ago in this Galaxy, Family Guy took a shot across the bow of those Imperial Cruisers with its extremely funny and on the spot spoof of the first Star Wars film, or actually the 4th chapter…. Star Wars: A New Hope. It was only a matter of time
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Futurama: Volume Five
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 3rd, 2011
Futurama was the brainchild of Simpson veterans Matt Groening and David X Cohen. With the growing popularity of their iconic cartoon, it was no surprise that Fox would tap the team to bring another show to the network. When Futurama premiered in 1999, it was a combination of The Jetsons and The Simpsons. That would be ironic for those of us who think the Simpsons theme is a direct knock off of The Jetsons. It was 1000 years in the future, and the joke was that no matter how much things changed, they hadn’t really changed at all.
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Prayers for Bobby
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on January 3rd, 2011
From beginning to end, the emotional impact of Prayers for Bobby will leave you reaching for a tissue.
The screenplay for Prayers for Bobby is from the biographical novel by Leroy Aarons about the Griffith family. Sigourney Weaver plays her role as the matriarch Mary Griffith perfectly. Mary Griffith (Sigourney Weaver) is a devout Christian who believes that by the power of God and of prayer, all problems have a solution.
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December Winner’s Circle
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 3rd, 2011
Congratulations to all of our December Contest winners.
Don’t forget we have a ton of Holiday Giveaways running through Jan.
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Dinner for Schmucks
Posted in Disc Reviews by David Annandale on January 3rd, 2011
Paul Rudd is desperate for a promotion. Moving from the drudgery of the sixth floor to the executive seventh will, he feels, cement his financial status and convince his girlfriend (Stephanie Szostak) to marry him. Opportunity knocks, but also has a price: he must find an idiot to bring to boss Bruce Greenwood’s dinner party, where these unfortunates will be ridiculed. Rudd doesn’t like the idea, but then he (literally) runs into Steve Carrell, a man of such transcendent idiocy that Rudd can’t resist the siren call he represents. But before they can make it to the dinner, Carrell’s well-meaning stupidity threatens to completely derail Rudd’s life.
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: Monte Walsh On DVD
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 3rd, 2011
On the 10th Day Of Christmas we looked under the tree again here at Upcomingdiscs and what did we find? The Santa’s Helpers over at CBS were at it again. This time they left a copy of the Monte Walsh on DVD under the Upcomingdiscs Christmas tree. To win a copy of this Lee Marvin Western just follow these two steps…
- 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 the worst movie you saw in 2010
- Only comments that answer our question will be considered for the contest
Contest is now closed Winner is Patty B
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.
Exam
Posted in Disc Reviews by William O'Donnell on January 2nd, 2011
8 corporate hopefuls gather at a mysterious location and are instructed to take one final exam as a final test to see which one will walk away with a prestigious job at a major company. The trouble is their exam papers are blank, and it would seem that there is not even a question to answer. For 80 minutes each must solve the puzzle without being disqualified by breaking one of the few rules, all of which double as a riddle/clue to solving the exam question and answer.
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: Van Gogh – Brush With Genius On DVD
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 2nd, 2011
On the 9th Day Of Christmas our friends at Image Entertainment were at it again. This time they left two copies of Van Gogh: Brush With Genius for two lucky Upcomingdiscs readers. So lend me your ears and enter to win this IMAX documentary. Just follow these two steps…
- 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 what movie in 2011 you are most eager to see.
- Only comments that answer our question will be considered for the contest
Contest is now closed Winners are Carol Ames & Mike
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: Trading Places On DVD
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 1st, 2011
On the 8th Day of Christmas we have a copy of Trading Places on DVD. This is the special “Looking Good, Feeling Good Edition“. Help yourself to feel good by bringing in the New Year with this Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphie Classic. To win, 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’re making for 2011
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner is Rose
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: I’m No Dummy On DVD
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 31st, 2010
On the 7th Day Of Christmas we offer up 2 copies of the Jeff Dunham comedy I’m No Dummy on DVD. To win a copy of this Bryan W. Simon documentary just follow these instructions…
Simply go to our Facebook page and become a fan (like). When the contest expires we will pick the two winners from our Facebook followers. Stay with us even after the contest and don’t hide the feeds. Throughout 2011 we will announce some contests only on our Facebook feed.
Contest is open to residents of the U.S. & Canada only, and will conclude on Sunday, Jan 30th. You’ll find a link to our Facebook page on the right side of the screen. Winner will be contacted via Facebook message.
12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: The Final Season Of Beverly Hills 90120 on DVD
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 30th, 2010
On the 6th Day Of Christmas we looked under the tree here at Upcomingdiscs and what did we find? The Santa’s Helpers over at CBS were at it again. This time they left a copy of the Final Season of Beverly Hills 90210 under the Upcomingdiscs Christmas tree. To win a copy of this series swansong just follow these two steps…
- 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 something you’d like to see us change here at Upcomingdiscs to make the site even better. Please be honest. Your answer will not change your chances of winning. This kind of information helps us to know how we’re doing.
- Only comments that answer our question will be considered for the contest
Contest is now closed Winner is Susan D.
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.
Caged Animal
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on December 30th, 2010
Written by Dave Younger
This is a prison drama, where the most feared criminal in Combs State Prison is born-to- be-bad Miles “Cain” Skinner (Ving Rhames). His nemesis Redfoot (Robert LaSardo) has just been caught doing his last drug deal and is transferred there. Which tough guy will prevail? Cain is so dangerous he’s in solitary confinement, so that makes it harder to take him out. But he is allowed out one hour a day. He’s handcuffed – sometimes – and security is increased, so it seems like Redfoot has an advantage. But those handcuffs could be nasty weapons…
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: The Lightkeepers On DVD
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 29th, 2010
On the 5th Day Of Christmas I heard such a clamor that I ran to my window to see what was the matter. I guess I told you this story already. This time they left copies of The Lightkeepers for 2 lucky readers at Upcomingdiscs. To enter to win 1 of the 2 copies of this Richard Dreyfuss and Bruce Dern heartwarming tale on DVD, just follow these two steps…
- 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 least favorite post here at Upcomingdiscs in 2010. Please be honest. Your answer will not change your chances of winning. This kind of information helps us to know how we’re doing.
- Only comments that answer our question will be considered for the contest
contest is now closed Winners are Dennis Plush & Alexa Marie
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: 16 Wishes On Blu-ray
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 28th, 2010
On the 4th Day Of Christmas I heard such a clamor that I ran to my window to see what was the matter. It seems our friends over at Image Entertainment thought it would be as good idea to send Santa by with a few gifts for the readers here at Upcomingdiscs. The good news? We have 2 copies of 16 Wishes on Blu-ray to give away. The bad news? Who’s going to clean up all of those reindeer droppings on my roof? To enter to win this Magical film in high definition, just follow these two steps…
- 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 favorite post here at Upcomingdiscs in 2010 (excluding contests, of course) Please be honest. Your answer will not change your chances of winning. This kind of information helps us to know how we’re doing.
- Only comments that answer our question will be considered for the contest
contest is now closed Winners are Katherine Williams & Denise Glazier
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.
Slave
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on December 27th, 2010
Written by Dave Younger
David (Sam Page) and Georgie (Natassia Malthe) are engaged. They go overseas, to Spain, to get the blessing of David’s father, Robert (Michael Maxwell). Georgie is abducted from a nightclub and becomes a sex slave for a twisted psycho known as the White Arab (David Gant, but because this is an ultra-cheap straight-to-DVD Hostel knockoff, his name is misspelled as Grant on the cover). Georgie’s fiancée discovers a guy whose sister was also kidnapped, and they make plans for a rescue. But there are lots of crazies, drug dealers, and corrupt officials they have to deal with first.
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Billy the Exterminator: Seasons 1 & 2
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 27th, 2010
“As an exterminator I’m called upon to curb the destruction by beasts both great and small, be it eliminating a deadly menace or safeguarding a lake from ruin. But sometimes one wrong turn on the job can become a question of life or death.”
Billy Bretherton is the owner of Vex Con Pest Control in Shreveport, Louisiana. It’s a family run business. Mom is the office manager and takes all of the service calls and then dispatches the technicians to their various jobs. Dad is the office mascot. He’s had a heart attack along with a few other medical scares, so he’s not really very hands-on. You might say his main job is to worry and complain.
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Vegas: Season Two, Volume One
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 27th, 2010
By 1978 the television detective model had been nearly complete and possibly already a cliché. Dan Tanna might have well been the complete model as far as the formula goes. It was almost as if you could go down a checklist and, like Dr. Frankenstein creating a monster, check off the necessary elements. The scripts could then almost write themselves, and you let the show fly on autopilot for three seasons or so until someone decides to look behind the curtain.
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Bonanza: The Official Second Season, Volume One
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 27th, 2010
Three-time widower Ben Cartwright (Greene) runs his famous Ponderosa Ranch with the aid of his three grown sons from three different mothers. There’s Little Joe (Landon), Adam (Roberts) and Hoss (Blocker). Set some time in the mid 1800’s, this long-running series followed the family’s many exploits. In the late 1950’s westerns accounted for six of the top ten programs on TV. Only Gunsmoke had a longer run than Bonanza. From 1959 to 1973, Ben Cartwright and his boys rode across the small screen.
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: Christmas Treats On DVD
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 27th, 2010
On the 3rd Day Of Christmas we looked under the tree here at Upcomingdiscs and what did we find? The Santa’s Helpers over at CBS slid a few DVD’s under the tree when no one was looking. The first of these titles is called Christmas Treats. It’s a collection of Holiday episodes from 9 classic television comedy shows. (The Beverly Hillbillies, The Lucy Show, Petticoat Junction, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, The Odd Couple, Cheers and Love, American Style) To win a copy of this hilarious collection, just follow these two steps…
- 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 at Upcomingdiscs. Please be honest. Your answer will not change your chances of winning. This kind of information helps us to know how we’re doing.
- Only comments that answer our question will be considered for the contest
contest is now closed Winner is Angie
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: ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas On DVD
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 26th, 2010
On the 2nd Day Of Christmas our friends, the elves at Warner Brothers have given us another wonderful holiday classic to giveaway as part of the 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways. Enter to win ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas on DVD. To win a copy of this exciting vintage Rankin & Bass classic show, just follow these two steps…
- 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-Tells us your favorite Christmas song.
- Only comments that include a Christmas Song will be considered for the contest
contest is now closed Winner is Judy Williams
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: A Charlie Brown Christmas On Blu-ray
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on December 25th, 2010
We begin our Holiday string of contests with one of the most classic Christmas specials ever made. A Charlie Brown Christmas has come to high definition. Enter to win a copy for your family.
To enter to win a copy of this Family Classic, just follow these two steps…
- 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 your favorite Christmas Movie is.
Only those comments that list a Christmas Movie will be considered for the contest.
Contest is now closed Winner is Steve
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
Posted in News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on December 24th, 2010
Merry Christmas to you all, from all of us here at Upcomingdiscs.
A few of our good friends at the various studios have become Santa’s Helpers again this year.
Starting tomorrow (Christmas Day), we will have a brand new contest for each and every one of the 12 Days Of Christmas.
Check back every day for a new chance to extend Christmas at your house with a late Christmas present.
The City of Your Final Destination
Posted in Disc Reviews by David Annandale on December 24th, 2010
Omar (Omar Metwally)desperately needs to write the biography of author Jules Gund if he wants to hang on to his academic post. In order to do this, he will have to secure the cooperation of the reclusive author’s surviving family: his wife (Laura Linney), his mistress (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and his brother (Anthony Hopkins). Pressured by his girlfriend to make something of himself, Omar heads off to Uruguay and essentially invites himself into the Gund residence, an isolated mansion in a state of genteel decay
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Salt (Deluxe Unrated Edition) (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 23rd, 2010
“I have come to tell you a story…”
Director Phillip Noyce is no stranger to the spy-and-espionage genre. His father was an intelligence officer with the Australian government, and he spent many years of his childhood listening to tales of derring-do. He often recounts in interviews how he would play spy as a young man. He would pick out some stranger he’d see while out and about.
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Vampire Circus (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 23rd, 2010
“And now I wish to present an entertainment which has given pleasure to many of the crowned heads of Europe. Ladies and gentlemen, tonight for your eyes alone…”
In the 1950’s and 1960’s Hammer picked up where Universal had left off. They became the studio for the very best in horror films. With names like Lugosi, Karloff and Chaney finally reaching the end of their reign, Hammer offered up the likes of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. They resurrected all of the famous Universal monsters in their own image. Now we had a new cycle of Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man and The Mummy.
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