Classics & Collectibles Purchasing Guide August-October 2008
Compiled by Barbara Wexler -- Video Business, 7/14/2008
News and upcoming titles being released August through October 2008 in the classics and collectibles genre.
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UPCOMING TITLES
AcornEdward the King This 13-part British mini-series dramatizes King Edward VII, from frustrated prince and inveterate philanderer to loving father and respected statesman. Street Sept. 30, prebook Sept. 2; four-disc set $69.99
BBC/WarnerThe Michael Palin Collection Features six of Palin’s acclaimed series, Around the World in 80 Days, Pole to Pole, Full Circle, Himalaya, Sahara and New Europe, as well as two new series, Hemingway Adventure and Great Railway Journeys. Street Oct. 7, prebook Sept. 2; 19-disc set $249.92
Classic/GeniusFat Albert’s Halloween Special Bill Cosby’s animated series from the ’70s presents its Halloween special. Street Aug. 26, prebook July 15; DVD $12.95
DisneyThe Nightmare Before Christmas Collector’s Edition Restored as director Tim Burton originally envisioned, this collector’s edition includes a digital copy and other features. Street Aug. 26, prebook July 15; two-disc set $32.99, gift set $179.99, BD $39.99
First LookCybill: The Collector’s Edition Vol. 1 More than 200 minutes of some of the best episodes from the CBS comedy starring Cybill Shepard that ran from 1995 to 1998. Street Sept. 16, prebook Aug. 12; two-disc set $24.98
FoxFilm Noir Wave 9: Inferno, presented in its original 3D format, stars Robert Ryan and Rhonda Fleming in a twisted tale of deception and infidelity; in Moontide, evil is brewing; Road House is about a twisted love triangle. All street Sept. 2, prebook July 29; DVD $14.98 each
Charlie Chan Vol. 5 Includes the final seven Charlie Chan films: Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum, Murder Over New York, Dead Men Tell, Charlie Chan in Rio, Charlie Chan in Panama, Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise and Castle in the Desert, as well as the retrospective featurette The Era of Chan. Street Sept. 16, prebook Aug. 5; eight-disc set $49.98
Icarus FilmsThe Case of the Grinning Cat (DVD $29.98), The Last Bolshevik/Happiness (two-disc set $34.98), The Sixth Side of the Pentagon (DVD $24.98) and Remembrance of Things to Come (DVD $24.98) Coming from French filmmaker Chris Marker are the first titles for this new home video label. All street Sept. 2, prebook July 29
ImageAn American Rebel This program traces the life of Steve McQueen. Street Oct. 14, prebook Sept. 16; DVD $19.98
Koch VisionShelley Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theatre The award-winning series brings to life 26 classic fairy tales. Street Sept. 2, prebook Aug. 5; seven-disc set $99.98
Shout/VivendiInside The Actors Studio: Robin Williams The most requested episode of the series is finally coming to DVD. Street Sept. 16, prebook Aug. 19; DVD $14.99
SonyThe Three Stooges Collection: 1940-1942 Vol. Three Contains 23 short films organized chronologically by the original release dates. Street Aug. 26, prebook July 24; two-disc set $24.96
UniversalThe Big Lebowski: 10th Anniversary Edition Starring Jeff Bridges as the Dude, this fan favorite chronicles a few days in the life of a burned-out, unemployed slacker who is mistaken for a millionaire with the same name. Street Sept. 9, prebook Aug. 19; DVD $19.98, gift set $34.98
VCIBritish Cinema Collection, Vol. 1: Crime & Mystery This collection includes six films from the ’40s and ’50s as double-feature discs: Siege of Sidney Street & Frightened Man, Crimes at the Dark Horse & The Hooded Terror and Girl in the News & Lady in Distress. Street Aug. 5, prebook July 14; three-disc set $29.99
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