Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (DVD)
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Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (DVD)
A true film industry pioneer, Ray Harryhausen took stop-motion animation to an entirely new level and revolutionized the special effects industry. His innovative work, which inspired directors like George Lucas, Peter Jackson, and Sam Raimi, is still influential; he did more with the technology of the time than anyone before and most people since. His effects were integrated with live action in classics such as CLASH OF THE TITANS and JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (famous for its sword fighting skeletons), but RAY HARRYHAUSEN: THE EARLY YEARS COLLECTION brings together a selection of Harryhausen`s previous and lesser-known attempts at filmmaking. Included in the collection are his versions of Mother Goose stories and various fairy tales, several short films and demos, technological experiments, and a broad selection of making-of shorts, interviews, and featurettes.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (FS/DVD)
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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (FS/DVD)
IN THEATRES: MAY 19, 2005The Force is with us in EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH, the final chapter of the six-part STAR WARS series, which began a long time ago (1977) in a galaxy far, far away... and is now complete in its cyclical perfection. This visually awe-striking kaleidoscope of interplanetary imagination features the unmatched digital animation and special effects of George Lucas`s Industrial Light and Magic. With pink and orange skies casting a golden sheen over magnificent landscapes through which space ships dart and light sabers flash, the spectacle of the film, while hypnotizing, is but a complement to the intense, crucial plot.Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) remains the Jedi apprentice of master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). Battling dark forces that threaten the Republic, the duo quickly eliminates enemy Count Dooku (Christopher Lee), and Anakin proves--as he states more than once--that his powers have doubled. An intimidating warrior with superior knowledge of the Force, Anakin becomes the pet of Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), who is connected to the dark side. Meanwhile, Padme (Natalie Portman), the senator and former queen who is secretly married to Anakin, is pregnant, and Anakin is tortured by dreams of her dying in childbirth. With Obi-Wan on Utapau battling cyborg General Grievous (Matthew Wood), and Yoda (Frank Oz) joining the Wookiees of Kashyyyk, the sage warnings of the Jedi council (Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Smits) go unheard by Anakin. His moodiness and glowering are a clear precursor to his inevitable, terrifying metamorphosis into Darth Vader, the dark leader of the evil Empire who haunts the remainder of the series. John Williams`s famous orchestral score with its thunderous marching themes adds more continuity, with refrains reminding viewers of STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE, in which Padme`s children Luke and Leia take charge.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (WS/DVD)
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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (WS/DVD)
The Force is with us in EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH, the final chapter of the six-part STAR WARS series, which began a long time ago (1977) in a galaxy far, far away... and is now complete in its cyclical perfection. This visually awe-striking kaleidoscope of interplanetary imagination features the unmatched digital animation and special effects of George Lucas`s Industrial Light and Magic. With pink and orange skies casting a golden sheen over magnificent landscapes through which space ships dart and light sabers flash, the spectacle of the film, while hypnotizing, is but a complement to the intense, crucial plot.Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) remains the Jedi apprentice of master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). Battling dark forces that threaten the Republic, the duo quickly eliminates enemy Count Dooku (Christopher Lee), and Anakin proves--as he states more than once--that his powers have doubled. An intimidating warrior with superior knowledge of the Force, Anakin becomes the pet of Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), who is connected to the dark side. Meanwhile, Padme (Natalie Portman), the senator and former queen who is secretly married to Anakin, is pregnant, and Anakin is tortured by dreams of her dying in childbirth. With Obi-Wan on Utapau battling cyborg General Grievous (Matthew Wood), and Yoda (Frank Oz) joining the Wookiees of Kashyyyk, the sage warnings of the Jedi council (Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Smits) go unheard by Anakin. His moodiness and glowering are a clear precursor to his inevitable, terrifying metamorphosis into Darth Vader, the dark leader of the evil Empire who haunts the remainder of the series. John Williams`s famous orchestral score with its thunderous marching themes adds more continuity, with refrains reminding viewers of STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE, in which Padme`s children Luke and Leia take charge.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
War of the Worlds (WS/DVD)
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War of the Worlds (WS/DVD)
One cannot help but think of terrorist attacks while watching Stephen Spielberg`s update of the classic sci-fi fantasy THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. While the H.G. Wells story dates back to 1898, and has inspired previous adaptations, this particular version feeds off its 21st century audience`s fear of a terrorist-induced apocalypse. Even if the sight of tall buildings crumbling to the ground and crowds running fearfully away from their demise doesn`t trigger post-9/11 paranoia, dialogue such as
Is it the terrorists?
will.Disgruntled, divorced father Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) is struggling to connect with his estranged kids, who have been dropped off by their mother for the weekend, when a severe and unusual lightning storm leaves his New Jersey neighborhood powerless. Over the course of the next few hours, it becomes obvious that this was not a storm at all, but rather the first sign of a worldwide alien attack. Emerging from the ground in multi-legged tripod-like machines that have apparently been stored beneath the earth`s surface since before man`s time, these aliens begin the process of waging a long-planned war on our planet. While WAR OF THE WORLDS follows Ray`s growing closeness with his two children (Dakota Fanning and Justin Chatwin) in the face of imminent disaster, and his transformation from lousy father to hero, their story is used mostly as a vehicle for illustrating an unending series of horrific scenarios. The human element of the story is also briefly explored with Tim Robbins`s portrayal of a crazed, alien-fighting recluse. Sticking closely to Wells`s original descriptions of alien warfare, the film focuses mainly on visuals and succeeds through impressive special effects to create two hours of thrilling, frightening, realistic terror.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
The Armageddon/ Puppet Masters (DVD)
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The Armageddon/ Puppet Masters (DVD)
ARMAGEDDON - A low earth orbit space station is in the middle of a repair mission with the space shuttle when an unforeseen meteor shower obliterates them both. This sudden event sends fireballs hurtling to Earth and scientists scurrying to telescopes. An amateur astronomer is the first to spy a gigantic fireball headed towards the planet and notifies NASA. Turner (Thornton) informs the president of the asteroid and describes it as being the size of Texas, a planet-killer. With eighteen days to impact, NASA frantically tries to find a solution but ends up turning to an outside contractor. Harry Stamper (Willis) and his team of ragamuffin roughneck oilmen are called upon to save the planet as only they can.THE PUPPET MASTERS - In this chilling sci-fi tale, slightly updated from author Robert A. Heinlein's book, government officials are sent to Iowa to investigate an alien landing. They discover alien beings are taking over the brains of their human hosts. Their task: devise a way to stop the invaders before they spread too far, without killing the innocent humans.DVD Features:Region 1Keep Case2-Disc SetDisc 1: ARMAGEDDONWidescreen - 2.35:1Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Surround - FrenchAdditional Release Material: Music Video - Aerosmith -I Don't Want to Miss a Thing Trailers - 1. Teaser
2. Original Theatrical TrailerInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive MenusDisc Two: THE PUPPET MASTERSWidescreen Anamorphic - 2.35Audio: Dolby Digital Surround - EnglishInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Beast Box (DVD)
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Beast Box (DVD)
THE BEACH GIRLS AND THE MONSTER: Black-and-white with color surfing sequences, this campy classic also features a Frank Sinatra Jr. bongo drum score to accompany scenes of monsters stalking pretty beach bunnies. BRIDE OF THE GORILLA: Just after getting married, plantation owner Raymond Burr mysteriously changes into a gorilla much to the alarm of his beautiful young new bride and to the bafflement of the local authorities.
BELA LUGOSI MEETS A BROOKLYN GORILLA: Things get out of control in this wild comedy when a team of nightclub comedians gets stuck on an island, only to find out the humans there are being altered into enormous, dangerous apes.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
The Lost Continent (DVD)
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The Lost Continent (DVD)
Cesar Romero (the Joker from TV's BATMAN) and Hugh Beaumont (best known as Ward Cleaver on LEAVE IT TO BEAVER) star in this very dated fantasy/adventure film as Major Joe Nolan and Robert Phillips, respectively. Major Nolan is the leader of an expedition to find a rocket that crashed on a remote island. Once at the island, the crew discovers the rocket is on top of a mountain, which they climb and find a prehistoric land populated by dinosaurs. A jaunty, entertaining film that features some quaint dialogue and special effects, THE LOST CONTINENT is nonetheless still a genuinely enjoyable movie.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - English
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The Phantom Planet (DVD)
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The Phantom Planet (DVD)
It's Gulliver's Travels in space as an astronaut lands on an asteroid populated by 6-inch tall humanoids and must help them ward off their monster attackers. A 60's B-movie set in the future--1980!DVD Features:Region 0Snap CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - English
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Nude on the Moon (DVD)
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Nude on the Moon (DVD)
When the Apollo missions first landed officially on the moon, they found a dead, dusty, airless rock. If only they had gotten there back in swingin' 1960, when Doris Wishman did -- they would've found it looked a lot like Coral Castle in Florida, but filled with nudists! The amazing moon-ladies are just like earth-women, except for their extraordinary telepathic powers and cute antennae, and their penchant for life unhindered by bulky clothing.DVD Features:Region 0Snap CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer Bonus Feature/Short - 1. COSMIC STRIPTEASEText/Photo Galleries: Stills/Photos - 1. DORIS WISHMAN GALLERY OF EXPLOITATION ART
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Invaders From Mars (DVD)
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Invaders From Mars (DVD)
A science-fiction paranoiac classic in which a boy witnesses the arrival of beings from Mars and, later, their control of increasing numbers of the town's denizens.DVD Features:Region 1 EncodingSpecial Features: Interactive Menus with Scene AccessKeep Case
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Wham-Bam Thank You Spaceman (DVD)
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Wham-Bam Thank You Spaceman (DVD)
Sexy super-sleazer from the 1970s from the same director who brought us BLACKENSTEIN. Starring Dyanne Thorne (of ILSA TRILOGY fame) as a prostitute who gets picked up by an alien who has what Earth girls are after. After a close encounter with the unidentified, ahem, effing objects, ladies return to Earth reenergized sexually and pregnant with space babies!DVD Features:Region 0Snap CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. Bonus Trailer - BELOW THE BELT
3. Bonus Trailer - DIRTY MIND OF SALLY YOUNG
4. Bonus Trailer - THE GODSON
5. Bonus Trailer - SCREAM IN THE STREETS
6. Bonus Trailer - SEXCAPADES IN MEXICO
7. Bonus Trailer - THE TOY BOX
8. Radio Spots Short - 1. THE PEEPER Featurette - 1. DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESSText/Photo Galleries: Stills/Photos - 1. Harry Novak Gallery of Exploitation Art
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Star Slammer (DVD)
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Star Slammer (DVD)
Taura, an Amazon-like beauty, is sentenced to the prison ship Star Slammer when she refuses the advances of Bantor, a sadistic and corrupt government official. She then leads a daring jailbreak, and with her small army of convicts, enters into a space war that spells either escape or doom.DVD Features:Region 0Snap CaseAnamorphic Widescreen - 1.77Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - English
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