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.
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.
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
![The Universe: 7 Wonders of the Solar System [Blu-ray 3D] dvd cover art](https://upcomingdiscs.com/ecs_covers/the-universe-7-wonders-of-the-sola-large.jpg)
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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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.
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.
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.
Contest is now closed Winner is Denise M.
![Farscape: The Complete Series [Blu-ray] dvd cover art](https://upcomingdiscs.com/ecs_covers/farscape-the-complete-series-blu--large.jpg)
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.......
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.
![Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Two-Disc Edition Blu Ray + DVD/Digital Copy Combo) [Blu-ray] dvd cover art](https://upcomingdiscs.com/ecs_covers/rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-two-large.jpg)
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