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.
Contest is now closed Winners are Carol Ames
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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.
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.
Contest is now closed Winners are Dave Bensette
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. The film is based on the WWII memoir by Eric Lomax, who was captured and tortured by the Japanese and forced to work on the infamous Burma Railway. Lomax will be portrayed by both Irvine and Firth at different ages.
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.
It is the year 1976, we have a very young Tom Popper Jr. who is simply known as Tippy Toe on the radio. His father on the other side of the broadcast is known as Bald Eagle and he travels around the world in search of various adventures. They communicate for a long time over the radio but sometimes have lapses (such as the one from 1976-1981) where Bald Eagle does not make contact for the longest time. The last transmission was that he was on the verge of something big. That was unfortunately thirty years ago.
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.
Contest is now closed Winners areThe Entire Universe Set: Carrie Douglas, 7 Wonders Of The Solar System: Anita Fercho
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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? The Simpsons have not only dominated the pop culture; they have placed everything else into context with their show. Like Doonesbury, it could be said that the only thing worse than being made fun of on The Simpsons is not being made fun of on The Simpsons. With that said, you’ll understand my warm feelings and appreciation for this show.
This thing has been on forever. Still, it never gets old. The show has a charm yet edginess to it that can’t be beat. Let’s not forget that while kids might love the show, this stuff is intended for adults. We’re not talking South Park trash talk here; every episode is a veritable treasure hunt of subtle and not-so-subtle cultural references. Even after seeing an episode several times, it’s not uncommon for me to find something that I missed before.
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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.
BOBBY LOVGREN (Horse Trainer) was born in South Africa into an equestrian family. He grew up surrounded by horses and developed the confidence and skills necessary to become both an accomplished rider and trainer.
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.
Contest is now closed Winner is Freddie Hall
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.
Contest is now closed Winners are Jeremy C.
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