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First 6 Star Wars Films Come to Digital HD with Extras

starwarslogo-1385605BURBANK, Calif. – April 6, 2015 – As anticipation builds for the December release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first new film in the Star Wars Saga in a decade, The Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., and 20th Century Fox today announced the upcoming release of The Star Wars Digital Movie Collection. For the first time ever, all six epic films in the Saga, from The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi, will be available on Digital HD throughout the galaxy – or at least here on Earth – globally beginning Friday, April 10.

“Since the debut of the first film nearly 40 years ago, Star Wars has become a worldwide phenomenon with legions of fans from every generation,” said Alan Bergman, President, The Walt Disney Studios. “It’s only fitting that audiences enjoy this legendary Saga and its many fascinating behind-the-scenes stories on a wide variety of platforms, and we’re very excited to finally bring all six films to Digital HD for the first time.”

“We’re thrilled that fans will be able to enjoy the Star Wars Saga on their digital devices wherever they go,” commented Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “These films broke new ground in technology, design, sound, and visual effects, and we’ve created some very special bonus material which delves into the Saga’s rich history, including new and never-before-released conversations between legendary Star Wars artists – the masters who helped George bring his iconic universe to life.”

With Star Wars: Episodes I-VI available for purchase as a complete digital movie collection and individually, viewers will have the Rebel forces at their beck and call across their favorite devices anywhere – sunbathing at the beach, relaxing in their living room with friends, or waiting to board a flight to Endor (or elsewhere).

Enhancing the movie collection are a host of never-before-seen special features including Star Wars: Discoveries from Inside and insightful Conversations between key contributors from across this celebrated film franchise, plus a curated collection of classic Star Wars extras from each film. These are the droids you’re looking for:

BONUS

*Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer

STAR WARS EPISODE I: The Phantom Menace

Conversations: Doug Chiang Looks Back

Discoveries From Inside: Models & Miniatures

Legacy content includes “The Beginning”; The Podrace: Theatrical Edit; plus eight deleted scenes.

STAR WARS EPISODE II:  Attack of the Clones

Conversations: Sounds In Space

Discoveries From Inside: Costumes Revealed

Legacy content includes “From Puppets To Pixels: Digital Characters In Episode II”; State Of The Art: The Previsualization Of Episode II; and “Films Are Not Released, They Escape”; plus Episode II Visual Effects Breakdown Montage and six deleted scenes.

STAR WARS EPISODE III: Revenge of the Sith

Conversations: The Star Wars That Almost Was

Discoveries From Inside: Hologram & Bloopers

Legacy content includes documentaries “Within A Minute: The Making Of Episode III”; The Journey Part 1; and The Journey Part 2; plus six deleted scenes.

STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A New Hope (20th Century Fox)

Conversations: Creating A Universe

Discoveries From Inside: Weapons & The First Lightsaber

Legacy content includes “Anatomy Of A Dewback”; Star Wars Launch Trailer; plus eight deleted scenes.

STAR WARS EPISODE V: The Empire Strikes Back

Conversations: The Lost Interviews

Discoveries From Inside: Matte Paintings Unveiled

Legacy content includes “A Conversation With The Masters” (2010); “Dennis Muren: How Walkers Walk”; “George Lucas On Editing The Empire Strikes Back 1979”; and “George Lucas On The Force: 2010”; plus six deleted scenes.

STAR WARS EPISODE VI: Return of the Jedi

Conversations: The Effects

Discoveries From Inside: The Sounds Of Ben Burtt

Legacy content includes “Classic Creatures: Return Of The Jedi”; “Revenge Of The Jedi Teaser Trailer”; Return Of The Jedi Launch Trailer; “It Began TV Spot”; “Climactic Chapter TV Spot”; plus five deleted scenes.

Jen Ernst: Orphan Black at WonderCon Interview Pt.1

Orphan Black, BBC America’s addictive science and morals showdown series is back on April 18 at 9:00 ET.   Season Three throws Tatiana Maslany, in her gazillion (give or take) clone roles, into unexpected territory as they deal with the revelation of  a new line of militaristic male clones played by Ari Millen.  It also hopefully brings more sass and wit from more sassy Felix (the British-accented artist/rent boy foster brother we all wish we had.) And fingers crossed it will answer the questions plaguing me since last season ended. Now that Project Leda know they are not alone, what’s next?

There are a bunch of questions that need to be answered! Who survived? Where did they take Helena? Is she preggers?  Will Rachel will be rocking an eye patch? I can’t wait to see those play out.  But, what’s been plaguing me in the hiatus has been Mrs. S.  What’s her deal?  Who’s side is she on?  How pissed is Sarah going to be?  There’s something about Maria Doyle Kennedy’s portrayal of Mrs. S with her brand of harsh compassion that is so compelling.  Maybe I just have huge girl crush on MDK ever since The Commitments, IDK.

So, of course I was totally beside myself at Wondercon last Saturday when members of Orphan Black’s cast were on hand before their panel to give some insight on what’s to come.  And yes…Maria Kennedy Doyle was there.  And no, I didn’t fangirl out.

In this first video, Jordan Gavaris (Felix) and the lovely Maria Kennedy Doyle talk about their characters’ relationship, if we should trust them, and skillfully answer questions without getting spoiler-y.   Oh and yes, there is a Mr. S!

Metal Hurlant Chronicles hits Blu-ray Tuesday

metal-hurlant-chronicles-e1428439959383-4851677This spring, let your imagination run free. Sci-fi fantasy and comic book fans will have the chance to embark on a unique journey beyond space, time and known worlds that await us when the highly celebrated live-action, sci-fi anthology METAL HURLANT CHRONICLES: THE COMPLETE SERIES debuts for the first time on Blu-ray™ and DVD on April 14, 2015 from Shout! Factory.  This highly anticipated home entertainment collection will be available at Walmart stores nationwide and at Amazon.com

Visionary writer-director Guillaume Lubrano brings his faithful, well-crafted adaption of the world renowned comics anthology Métal Hurlant (also known internationally as Heavy Metal Magazine) to live-action with a star-studded cast including Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner), Scott Adkins (Expendables 2) Michael Biehn (Aliens), Kelly Brook (Piranha 3D), David Belle (Prince of Persia), John Rhys-Davies (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Joe Flanigan (Stargate: Atlantis), James Marsters (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), Dominique Pinon (Alien: Resurrection), Michelle Ryan (Doctor Who) and Michael Jai White (Spawn).

The last fragment of a living planet, reduced to dust by the destructive madness of its habitants, is condemned to roam the universe for eternity, bringing suffering and deception to those who cross her path. That damned messenger is called: The Metal Hurlant.  From 1960s cold war drama to distant future, fantasy to medieval, the live action sci-fi series METAL HURLANT CHRONICLES spans a wide range of self-contained stories linked together by an asteroid, called the METAL HURLANT, which passes close to the planet where each story is taking place, thereby changing the outcome.

METAL HURLANT CHRONICLES: THE COMPLETE SERIES Three-Disc Blu-ray Set Bonus Features:

  • Featurettes
  • Cast Interviews
  • San Diego Comic-Con Panel
  • Alternate French-Language Episodes
  • Motion Comics

METAL HURLANT CHRONICLES: THE COMPLETE SERIES 2-DVD Set Bonus Features:

  • Featurettes
  • Cast Interviews

Lost in Space Celebrates 50th With Blu-ray Release

lost-in-space-season-one-e1428439668282-8072999With all the attention on Star Trek‘s 50th anniversary in 2016, we overlooked its predecessor is hitting its Golden Anniversary this fall. 20th Century Home Entertainment reminded us today with the following exciting announcement.

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 7, 2015) – Danger, Will Robinson! Danger! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment pays tribute to one of the most iconic television series of all-time as “Lost in Space” – The Complete Series arrives on Blu-ray for the first time ever on September 15. Running from 1965-1968, this collection allows fans to bring home Irwin Allen’s intergalactic family saga that earned an enormous following of devoted fans over the years. Set in the space age future of 1997, follow the heart-racing, cliff-hanging adventures of John Robinson™ and his family aboard the Jupiter 2™, along with Robot B-9™ and the delightfully devious Dr. Zachary Smith™.

Produced with Space Productions, Inc. and Synthesis Entertainment, this massive 18-disc set contains all 83 episodes remastered in high definition, and over seven hours of exciting extras with recently discovered content you won’t find anywhere else in the galaxy. It’s out-of-this-world fun for everyone! Highlights include new commentaries on classic episodes with the original cast, 50th anniversary interviews with the original series cast and hours of archive footage offering incredible and unprecedented access into Irwin Allen’s personal archives. In addition, the Blu-ray includes an exclusive cast performance of Bill Mumy’s unproduced 1980 epilogue script, featuring Mumy, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen, Mark Goddard and more!

Blu-ray Special Features

All-New Extras – Produced with Will Robinson Himself, Bill Mumy!
● New On-Camera Original Cast Interviews Featuring Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen, Guy Williams Jr. & Toni Williams
● Original Cast Audio Commentaries
○ “No Place to Hide” (Un-Aired Pilot/Long Version) w/ Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen and Mike Clark
○ “My Friend, Mr. Nobody” w/ Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen and Mike Clark
○ “Attack of the Monster Plants” w/ Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen and Mike Clark
○ “Return From Outer Space” w/ Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen, Kevin Burns and Mike Clark
○ “The Phantom Family” w/ Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen and Mike Clark
○ “The Anti-Matter Man” w/ Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen and Mike Clark
○ “The Promised Planet” w/ Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen and Mike Clark
○ “The Great Vegetable Rebellion” w/ Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen and Mike Clark
● “Lost in Space: The Epilogue” – Special Cast Reunion Performance of Bill Mumy’s 1980 Un-Produced Script w/ Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, Angela Cartwright, Veronica Cartwright, Guy Williams Jr., Toni Williams, Kevin Burns and Robot B9)
Archive Material
● “No Place to Hide” – Original Un-Aired Pilot (Version #1/Long Version)
● “No Place to Hide” – Original Un-Aired Pilot (Version #2/Short Version)
● Guy Williams Screen Test for “Lost in Space” (1964)
● Bob May’s Home Movies (1965)
● “Lost in Space” 1965 CBS Advertisers and Affiliates Presentation
● “Seven Wonderful Nights” Lost In Space Excerpt (1965/66 CBS Promo w/ Dick Van Dyke)
● CBS Network Season One Television Spots (1965)
● CBS Network Season Two Television Spots (1966)
● CBS Network Preemption Bumpers w/ Jonathan Harris and the Robot (Season Two)
● “Lost in Space” Season Two / Main Title (with alternate/unused theme music by Warren Barker)
● “Lost in Space” Special FX Outtakes (1965-68) (w/ “Lost in Space” Rare Music Outtakes)
● Original Dick Strout Fox Promotional Interview with June Lockhart and Guy Williams (1966)
● Original Dick Strout Fox Promotional Interview with Jonathan Harris (1966)
● “Lost in Space” Animated Special (1973)
● Syndication TV Spots (1970s)
● Syndication TV Spots (1983)
● “Studs in Space” Promo #1 (Radio Promo for STUDS) (“Classic TV”)(1992)
● “Studs in Space” Promo #2 (Radio Promo for STUDS) (“I’m Thinking”)(1992)
● Never-before-released 20th Anniversary Interview with Irwin Allen (1985)
● “The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen” (1996)
● “Lost in Space Memories” (Program Interstitials for “The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen”) (1996)
● “Lost in Space Forever” (Segment with Dr. Smith, Robot and Will Robinson Only) (1998)
● “Never Fear, Smith is Here” (Jonathan Harris A&E Biography) (2002)
● “Lost in Space” Animated Series Pitch (2005) (by Scott O’Brien)
● “The Ballad of William Robinson” (Music Video by Bill Mumy)
● Jonathan Harris and Al Lewis on MANCOW (Chicago Radio Show)
Original CBS Network Versions of Original Episodes:
● “The Reluctant Stowaway”
● “The Derelict”
● “The Magic Mirror”
● “Follow the Leader”
● “Blast off into Space”
● “Target Earth”
Photo Galleries
● Publicity Stills
● Episode Stills
● Behind-the-Scenes Stills
● Vintage Merchandise
● Props
● Artwork
“Lost in Space” – The Complete Series Blu-ray
Street Date: September 15, 2015
Prebook Date: August 19, 2015
Screen Format: Full Screen (1.33:1)
Audio: English 1.0 Mono DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
U.S. Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes

The Point Radio: SALEM’S Wickedly Talented Janet Montgomery

Janet Montgomery is back as the devious witch Mary Sibley in a new season of SALEM from WGN AMERICA, Janet talks about the upcoming Witch War and how it shakes up the show. Plus, more goosebumps from the guys on GHOST ASYLUM from Destination America. Their second season may be terrifying, but they tell stories of the things that happened off camera that will really haunt your dreams.

We are back in just a few days with a look at the new season of SYFY’s werewolf drama, BITTEN. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ThePointRadio.

REVIEW: Thunderbirds are Go

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  • April 6, 2015

tbirds1-150x174-2507537I’m giddy as a schoolgirl, and I don’t know what to do with my hands.

I should explain.

Gerry Anderson’s Thunderbirds is as major a lynchpin of my childhood as M&Ms, my Big Jim collection, and faking sick to stay home from school…usually to watch Thunderbirds. The Tracy brothers, launching rescue missions from their secret island, was filled with edge of the seat action, staggering special effects and miniatures, and engaging character work.  This is made more impressive that the characters were played by marionettes.  Electronically keyed to the dialogue and incredibly detailed, but marionettes nevertheless.  The show is as well-loved and respected worldwide, but most so in England, where it’s as beloved as other Sci-Fi touchstone Doctor Who.  So it was rather a given that they’d go for a remake of the series eventually, and the 50th anniversary is just too tempting for anyone to pass up. (more…)

Mix March Madness 2015 Webcomics Tournament Round 2! Vote Now!

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  • April 6, 2015

Round 2 of the Mix March Madness 2014 Webcomics Tournament— okay, now it’s April Armageddon— starts here! Voting lasts until Midnight EDT on Wednesday, April 8!

Congratulations to everyone who made it through Round 1! We’re down to 64 webcomics, and we’ve raised another $59 for the Hero Initiative. Thank you for indulging our delays due to a family emergency here.

Let’s get on with the show!

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The Point Radio: Ladies Who Make Us Laugh – Eliza Coupe & Sarah Colonna

Two funny ladies share their stories here . First, Eliza Coupe talks about her adventures in series TV (HAPPY ENDINGS, BENCHED) and her delightful new indy film, THE LAST TIME YOU HAD FUN. Then, meet Sarah Colonna. She’s a stand up comic, TV writer (CHELSEA LATELY) and a NY TIMES best selling author about to hit the chart again with her new book, HAS ANYONE SEEN MY PANTS.

We’re here just once this week, but right after the holiday we are back with a sneak peek at the new season of GHOST ASYLUM, shared by the guys who still have the goosebumps to prove it.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ThePointRadio.

Box Office Democracy: Home

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  • April 1, 2015

The epigraph on the second episode of the HBO series The Wire reads “You cannot lose if you do not play” which is a quote that really epitomizes the world view of the more entrenched characters on that show, they don’t believe in making waves, even to make things better, because they prefer the stability of the status quo. I worry that the people responsible for Home saw that quote and took it to heart in all the wrong ways because they have produced one of the safest, least ambitious movies I’ve ever seen. Home is less a piece of art and more a survey of focus groups and Q ratings with a heavy influence from a room full of executives free-associating with the phrase “what do kids think is funny?” written on a white board.

When I reviewed The Imitation Game I criticized Benedict Cumberbatch for a performance that I thought was one-third Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory and if only I could go back in time and tell myself to savor that performance. Jim Parsons plays the lead, an alien named Oh, and plays it in a way that if it weren’t for his screwy alien grammar you could probably convince me was recompiled dialogue directly from his show. It’s not that that character can’t work or that I never find it funny, far from it honestly, but if I wanted to hear Jim Parsons take things too literally, not understand typical human behavior, and embarrass himself in front of people he thinks are far beneath him I could do it at home on my television for free. There’s very little new he’s bringing to the table as an actor except for an accelerated story arc and way of speaking that feels like the Boovs learned English from lolcats.

Rihanna stars opposite Parsons as the infuriatingly named Gratuity “Tip” Tucci, a name I sincerely hope no one in the real world has because it’s just terrible. It helps that they cast Jennifer Lopez as her mom because it sort of seems within the realm of possibility that she would name her kid something like that. Rihanna does a passable job as a voice artist but she doesn’t do anything that ever lets you forget it’s Rihanna talking. It becomes especially unsettling when she turns on a radio at one point to teach Oh about music and it plays a Rihanna song, sung in basically the same voice the character talks in and no one brings it up or cares. Hiring honest-to-goodness voice actors would go a long way. Steve Martin is delightful in a rather small part as the leader of the aliens and I have now mentioned all but one of the credited voice actors in the movie in this paragraph.

Home simply feels like a movie with no effort exerted at any point. The script is good enough, funny but not really funny, passably suspenseful and emotional but not memorable in any way, uplifting but with no clear moral. The animation is at about the baseline for a modern animated film, it helps a lot that they remove all the humans from earth early in the film as it explains away their painfully static backgrounds. One of their big deal set pieces animation-wise is a swimming scene through the ocean at night, so it’s never quite as delightful as a Pixar film or even the other, more ambitious Dreamworks Animation projects like How to Train Your Dragon but it’s not the dreck that was the Ice Age franchise or anything. Home is a movie that a child would sit through happily and probably wouldn’t love enough to demand all of the toys afterward. There’s a place for movies like this but it’s the same kind of place as October horror movies and low-tier summer action movies. It’s a movie that wants to find an audience not by being special but just by showing up.

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