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“The Color of Money” is Coming to Blu-Ray!
One of my favorite films from the 1980s is making its way to Blu-ray for its 25th anniversary, The Color of Money! A young and up-and-comer named Tom Cruise gets to share the silver screen with a legend, Paul Newman. Newman won the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of the life-long hustler Fast Eddie, which is arguably the best role of his career. Color of Money has wonderful bouts of drama, comedy, romance and action. Make sure you mark your calendars and pick up a copy on its release date of June 5, 2012!
From the press release:
Experience legendary actor Paul Newman in the role that earned him an Academy Award® for Best Actor in 1986. Newman joins Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol) in Academy Award®-winning Martin Scorsese’s (Best Director, 2006, The Departed) brilliant and powerful drama, The Color of Money – now available for the first time on Blu-ray™ with an astonishing digital transfer.
Revisiting one of his most memorable roles, Newman stars as Fast Eddie Felson from The Hustler. Eddie forms a profitable alliance with the flashy and talented young pool shark Vince (Cruise), but all bets are off when Vince’s arrogance costs them more than just a few matches. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this dazzling classic – now better than ever on Blu-ray!
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Oscar Nominated WAR HORSE Gets a Blu-Ray Release Date
Legendary Academy Award®-winning motion picture director/producer Steven Spielberg presents the critically acclaimed and multi Academy Award®-nominated epic adventure “War Horse” on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, April 3. This newest home entertainment release not only enthralls viewers once again with its visually stunning and emotionally heartwarming story on the Blu-ray, but also offers an unprecedented look into the making of the film by Spielberg himself.
The extraordinary journey of courage and friendship as seen through the eyes of one unforgettable horse named Joey and his miraculous journey to find his way back home, “War Horse” is a must own contemporary classic for everyone’s home entertainment collection. Spielberg’s renowned creative passion and artistry not only shine throughout the film but are also evident in all the fascinating bonus features included exclusively on the Blu-ray disc.
The premium 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack in particular allows viewers to explore the filmmaking process and storytelling adventure though a special 60 minute documentary (named “A Filmmaking Journey”), created by Spielberg, that offers a never-before-seen inside look into the making of “War Horse.” Additional bonus features include a behind the scenes look at Spielberg’s Award-Winning “Dream Team” – the film’s scoring session with five-time Oscar-winning composer John Williams, the editing room with three-time Academy Award winning film editor Michael Kahn, the sound room with seven time Oscar-winning sound designer Gary Rydstrom, and a look through Producer Kathleen Kennedy’s lens as she shares photos she took during the filming and recounts her discovery of “War Horse.”
“War Horse,” which received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing, will be available to own and for in-home viewing as follows:
- · 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack = $45.99U.S./$52.99 Canada
· 2-Disc DVD Combo Pack = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada
· 1 Disc DVD = $29.99U.S./$35.99Canada
· High Definition Digital = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada
· Standard Definition Digital = $ 29.99U.S./$ 35.99Canada
· On-Demand = Please check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer for pricing
The Top 10 Disney Movies – #1
Episodes & Reels is delivering our monthly Top 10 List a little differently this time around. We have posted one entry in the countdown each night from Jan 23 – Feb 3 on Chip and Co and now it’s time to finally reveal #1! Here is our choice for the #1 animated Disney film of all-time:
Toy Story, 1995
#1 - TOY STORY (1995)
Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen
Director: John Lasseter
Rating: G
To put it simply – this one changed the animation game forever. Disney/Pixar now has 12 feature films on their resume, with 2 more on the horizon (Brave and Monsters University). With each of their releases, Pixar seems to elevate the digital animation bar even higher constantly topping themselves (and everyone else in the industry). Much like our #3 entry (Snow White) changed the traditional hand-drawn, brush-stroked animation forever thrusting us into over 75 years of wonderful cartoons and animated films, Toy Story has done the same with digital or computer-generated animation. As I already mentioned on this list, I had to limit myself from including more than 3 Pixar films, because if not they would have dominated this countdown. I would say that at least 5 or 6 of their productions could’ve easily made my top 10 animated films of all-time – they are just that innovative and simply put, good. Not only is Toy Story a trendsetter and mentor to anything that exists in digital animation today, but it is also a family friendly story of friendship that can easily be enjoyed by any generation. As a kid, who didn’t talk to their dolls or toys, even if just to have a simple tea-party? Well, what if those toys came to life at night or when we were gone? I’m sure every child’s imagination has run in that direction, and with Toy Story we saw it come to life like never before. With celebrity voices like Tim Allen (Buzz) and the legendary Tom Hanks (Woody) on board, as well as two sequels that are just as good (some may say even better) as the original, this animated giant is destined to remain one of the greatest animated franchises ever created.
We hope you enjoyed our Top 10 Countdown of Disney’s best movies. Need a re-cap? Just click HERE to view the entire Top 10 List at Episodes & Reels, and if you’re up for it “Like” us on facebook.
The Top 10 Disney Movies – #2
Episodes & Reels is delivering our monthly Top 10 List a little differently this time around. We will post one entry in the countdown each night from Jan 23 – Feb 3 on Chip and Co until we finally reveal #1! Now back to the countdown with our runner-up, the #2 animated Disney film of all-time:
Beauty and the Beast, 1991
#2 - BEAUTY & THE BEAST (1991)
Stars: Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson
Directors: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
Rating: G
As far as the “Princess” storyline goes, Beauty and the Beast may be the all-time best. Belle is a beautiful, yet simple girl who never really dreamt of becoming a Princess, but rather of falling in love. Of course, it helps when the person that you fall in love with has a brutal curse that can only be lifted by love, thus turning him back to a Prince. Disney’s reimagining of this classic French fairy tale from the 1700s is timeless. It features some of their most memorable characters, which not only include Belle and the Beast, but also the Beast’s servants around the castle that have been turned into furniture and trinkets – Lumiere (the candlestick), Cogsworth (the clock), Mrs. Potts (the teapot) and Chip (the teacup) just to name a few. We also get one of the most conceited and often hilarious bad-guys in Disney’s sinister depot of villainous characters, Gaston. The music in this one is just as much of a star as any of these characters. Who can forget the title track “Beauty and the Beast” sung by “Murder She Wrote” star, Angela Lansbury (voice of Mrs. Potts), or “Be Our Guest,” which has become one of Disney’s most recognizable ensemble numbers, often used in advertisements for visiting their theme-parks. Beauty and the Beast has just been released in theatres again, this time in 3D, so the timing has never been better to re-live this classic or to be introduced to it for the first time.
Watch the 3-D Verison’s Trailer
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The Top 10 Disney Movies – #3
Episodes & Reels is delivering our monthly Top 10 List a little differently this time around. We will post one entry in the countdown each night from Jan 23 – Feb 3 on Chip and Co until we finally reveal #1! Now back to the countdown with our #3 animated Disney film of all-time:
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, 1937
#3 – SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS (1937)
Stars: Adriana Caselotti, Harry Stockwell
Directors: William Cottrell, David Hand
Rating: G
Well, what do you know, another film from the pages of the Brothers Grimm’s storybooks. In 1937, this became Walt Disney’s first ever full-length, theatrical animated feature film, so in a way, it’s the one that started it all. This year (2012) will give us two live adaptations of the classic Snow White tale – Mirror Mirror (starring Julia Roberts) and Snow White & the Huntsman (starring Charlize Theron). I am extremely excited to see both (you can click here to see our breakdown and preview of both those releases). Snow White’s story is also the pivotal plot-point on the new ABC fantasy series, “Once Upon a Time.” I think it’s safe to say that her classic story may be the most well-known, and definitely the most often duplicated, in all of Disney’s arsenal. This is a movie that basically created the “Evil Queen” stigma that would show up in countless others that followed. Also, thanks to Snow White, none of us can ever look at a mirror or a red apple the same way ever again. If you are lucky enough to own this one on DVD or blu-ray, please pop it in at least once a year. While you are watching it, remind yourself that without Snow White, none of the other movies on this list would have been possible – and, not only that, but where would animation be today without it?
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