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December 31st :Does M:I-2 have PS2-specific content…?
In advance of tomorrow’s PS2 review, I thought I’d check this DVD out too.
The front of this DVD says “Playstation 2 compatible”.I took this to mean it contained material which could only be read by a PS2,but it turns out it doesn’t. It just confirms the disc can be played in thatconsole without a hitch and I certainly had no problems doing so.
Mission: Impossible 2is online and out on DVD now.
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December 29th :Is Madonna your type of Music on CD…?
I quite enjoyed Madonna‘s last album, Ray of Light, but yetagain she’s changed direction with her latest offering. RegularDVDfever reviewer Jason Maloney checks out Musicto tell us whether or not it makes him feel good as Madge suggestsit should.
Madonna: Musicis online and out on CD now.
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The DVD List – 301 DVDs added…
The DVD list is still in the process of overhaul, but the first part of theupdate is a big 301 increase in the number of titles on the list, with manymore to come soon.
Just click on the DVD List option on the left to see which titles havebeen added this time and more shall be added shortly.
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December 28th :George Clooney encounters The Perfect Storm on DVD…
It was one of the biggest summer smashes with a large cast and even biggerspecial effects, but does it still shape up on the small screen?
The Perfect Stormis online and out on DVD now.
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December 27th :He’s small but perfectly formed – Interactive E.T….
Following on from their success withInteractive Yoda,Tiger Toys have cashed in on another big film phenomenon with theglowing-fingered one with a voice like Stephen Hawking.
Interactive E.T.is online and out now.
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December 25th :The Cheeky Chibibotto – the perfect desktop pet…
A few years ago the Tamagotchi craze took off. Long gone were the days of theold “Game and Watch” hand-helds, but then came something else to slip betweenyour fingers and press a few buttons. Now the Chibibotto has arrived to takeyour mind off your daily chores.
Chibibottois online and out now.
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Jason Maloney’s Review of the Year 2000…
Regular DVDfever reviewer Jason Maloney casts his eyeover the year in film, plus the Top 30 box-office successes.
Review of the Year 2000is online now.
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COMPETITION TIME: Win a copy of Supernova and Buffy Season 1 Boxset on DVD…
Check out the competition page (by clicking on the picture) for a chance towin one of three copies of Supernova on DVD or a single Buffy Season 1 DVD boxset.
You have until December 29th to enter these competitions.
Sadly we can’t bring you a review of Supernova as MGM’s PRdept haven’t sent us one for review. We’re expecting a copy of the BuffyBoxset for review too, but nothing’s turned up as yet.
COMPETITION WINNERS: Poo-Chi…
Thanks to those who entered the competition. The answer was that Yoda camefrom the Star Wars film series.
The winners have been notified and I’ve passed their details onto the PRcompany who shall send the prizes out after the Xmas break.
Can Bob the Builder stop Westlife getting to the No.1 spot in the charts…?
To find out – and to see last week’s chart – visit mymusic chart analysis page
Also included is my Top 50 of 2000, the Top 10 itself featuring:Air, Eels, Ian Brown, Idlewild, JJ72, Korn, Morgan, Muse, Saint Etienneand Soulwax.
What do you think of the state of the charts? Why not discuss it onthe newTalk Talk Forum.
December 24th :Bill Murray is Scrooged on DVD…
Tomorrow is the big day, but not everyone’s in the festive spirit and theyoungest TV exec in the US, Frank Cross (Bill Murray), falls intothat category, but will he change his mind after being visited by theghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future?
Scroogedis online and out on DVD now.
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The PS2 has arrived at DVDfever…
The good news is that DVDfever have, courtesy of Sony ComputerEntertainment, a Playstation 2 to play with over the festive period,but the bad news is that it’ll have to go back afterwards.
The four games for which you can expect reviews will be Fantavision,Rider Racer 5, Tekken Tag Tournament and Dead or Alive 2.
The Bits girls – is it because they is fit…?
Some time ago I started the vote for which is the best Bits babe. After146 votes during the series which has now ended, the winner is: Emily D (left in picture)with 49%
Bouff (aka Emily B – right), who I voted for, came second with 38%, withAleks (centre) trailing in third with a mere 12%.
The coming week at DVDfever…
Over the coming week, as I get some reviews together for the PS2 games andthe console itself, plus some more additions to the DVD list which I reallyneed to get cracking on, plus the usual Xmas stuff, there may be lessupdates, but keep checking back.
Of course, you’ll need to know who the Xmas No.1 will be too! All beingwell that should be with you on Xmas morning, but I can’t guarantee thewinner will be human…
December 22nd :Val Kilmer follows in Roger Moore’s footsteps on DVD…
First there was Roger Moore as The Saint, then Ian Ogilvy inThe Return of The Saint and now Val Kilmer tries his luck in thebig screen version, but is he a master of disguise in every scene, or is italways just Kilmer in a dodgy syrup?
The Saintis online and out on DVD now.
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December 21st :Cruise embarks on a Mission: Impossible 2 on DVD…
For the second time round, Tom Cruise is IMF agent Ethan Hunt, in anaction blockbuster also starring Thandie Newton, Dougray Scott andAnthony Hopkins.
Mission: Impossible 2is online and out on DVD now.
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Updated cinema listings…
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Live in the Manchester area? The listof the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page.
This week’s new films include: Pokemon 2, The Family Manand a review of Coyote Uglyis online now.
December 20th :Kult Kidz collect all their favourites on DVD…
Two hours of perfect entertainment with all the TV kids classics fromyesteryear: Bod, Willo the Wisp, Hector’s House, The Flumps, Fingerbobs,Roobard and Custard, Mary Mungo and Midge & Crystal Tipps and Alistair.There’s two episodes of each on this disc.
Kult Kidz All-Time Favouritesis online and out on DVD now.
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Singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl dies in Mexico…
I was first shocked to learn of this news when I saw it on the 6pm news lastnight. Singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl has been killed in an accidentin Mexico at the age of 41.
The daughter of the late folk singer Ewan MacColl was swimming in the seaoff the island of Cozumel when she was reportedly hit by a speedboat onMonday. She had been holidaying with her children Jamie and Louis, theirfather being record producer Steve Lillywhite.
Kirsty will be best known for her singles, There’s a Guy Works Down theChip Shop Swears He’s Elvis, A New England, My Affair and the 1987Xmas collaboration with The Pogues, Fairytale in New York.
Kirsty MacColl 1959-2000. R.I.P.
Thanks to Freeworld.demon.co.uk for the picture above. Visit their websiteby clicking on it.
Keith and Shane dumped by their record label…
The duo from Boyzone, Keith and Shane, have been dumped by theirrecord label Polydor after their first single, a cover of Milli Vanilli’s”Girl You Know It’s True”, only made No.36 in its first week out.
Polydor have pretended that they were only ever signed up for a one-offsingle. I somehow doubt it.
December 19th :The boys are back in town for Another 48 Hours on DVD…
Resurrecting the pairing of Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte aftereight years, someone’s got a score to settle and the mob have put a priceon both of their heads.
Another 48 Hoursis online and out on DVD now.
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COMPETITION TIME: Win a copy of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 1 on DVD…
Another new competition to add this week and another that closes on December29th, enter to win a copy of the complete season 1 for Buffy on DVD.
Also, please check out the competitions for a chance to win one of threecopies of Supernova on DVD or one of two Poo-Chis.
You have until December 29th to win a copy of Supernova or Buffy, while the Poo-chicompetition closes on Friday December 22nd.
A reviews forPoo-Chi is nowonline. Sadly we can’t bring you a review of Supernova as MGM’s PRdept haven’t sent us one for review.
We are expecting a review copy of Buffy Season 1 DVD and when we doit will be online sometime over the Xmas period.
Charlotte and the Three Tenors: in the widescreen dock and they’re guilty…!
I’ve recently placed online reviews of bothCharlotte Church in the Holy LandandThe Three Tenors Christmas,presuming that the 4:3 ratio they were presented in was the way they werefilmed.
Having seen the 3 Tenors on TV on Saturday and a trailer for Charlottebeing broadcast on Xmas Day, it’s now clear they were shot in 16:9 and havebeen centre-cropped to 4:3 and I have marked their score down respectively.
The BBFC in uncut film shock…?
Yes it’s true. The BBFC are allowing some films to be resubmitted and releaseduncut, while others are having their ratings lowered for a widescreen DVDrelease.
Two films: Scorsese’s The Last Temptation of Christ and JamesCameron’s The Terminator are being allowed a lower 15-cert rating,while the James Bond thriller, Licence to Kill is being allowed anuncut 15-cert rating for the first time with all previous cuts being waivedand Mel Brooks’ comedy Spaceballs is being upped from a “PG” to a”12″ with its one-second cut being reinstated.
December 18th :It’s a cracking DVD! Wallace and Gromit on DVD…
All three short films from Wallace and Gromit‘s adventures,A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave, arefinally available on one disc, complete with a ‘making of’ featurette.
Wallace and Gromitis online and out on DVD now.
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COMPETITION TIME: Win 2 Poo-Chis and a copy of Supernova on DVD…
Check out the competition page (by clicking on the picture) for a chance towin one of three copies of Supernova on DVD, in this week’s new competition,or a Poo-Chi.
You have until December 29th to win a copy of Supernova, while the Poo-chicompetition closes on Friday December 22nd.
A reviews forPoo-Chi is nowonline. Sadly we can’t bring you a review of Supernova as MGM’s PRdept haven’t sent us one for review.
COMPETITION WINNERS: Charlotte Church on DVD…
Thanks to those who entered the competition.
The winners are : Alan Pehl, David Dupplaw and Barry Stevens.
I’ve passed your details onto the PR company who shall send the prizes outshortly.
Can Bob the Builder fix the No.1 spot in the charts…?
To find out – and to see last week’s chart – visit mymusic chart analysis page
What do you think of the state of the charts? Why not discuss it onthe newTalk Talk Forum.
December 17th :Become a Millionaire on Sega Dreamcast…
It’s the biggest TV show around at the moment, thanks to the annoyance ofChris Tarrant, but does the game live up to the hype?
Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?is online and out on Sega Dreamcast now.
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British Comedy Awards 2000 Round-up…
Once again presented by Jonathan Ross, we present a full round-upof all the awards given away in the 2000 Awards Show which was shorterthan last year’s, but still harkened back to a certain Julian Clary gag atone point.
British Comedy Awards 2000 Round-upis online now.
EA gives Xbox thumbs up…
Thanks toCTW.co.ukfor the following info.
ClickHEREfor the full EA gives Xbox thumbs up press release.
Sega Europe CEO Cecillon to quit…
Thanks toCTW.co.ukfor the following info.
ClickHEREfor the full Sega Europe CEO Cecillon to quit press release.
ATI’s All-in-Wonder Radeon now in Europe…
I took a look atATI’s website forthis new card after hearing about it on [.tv]’s Buyer’s Guideon Friday.
ClickHEREfor the full ATI’s All-in-Wonder Radeon now in Europe press release.
Gladiator DVD vs. Tesco’s Wharfdale 750…
On Friday, BBC1’sWatchdoghighlighted the problem with Gladiator, Jaws and a number of otherDVDs with the Wharfdale 750 DVD player, exclusively sold by Tesco.
She gave their representative quite a hard time, but the problem won’t goaway and is affecting other discs too.
Personally, I use a Creative Dxr2 DVD-ROM player, with the picture portedthrough to a 32″ Widescreen TV, so have not tested any of the followingstandalone players that are mentioned.
Thanks to theR2 Projectfor the following comment.
“Over the past few weeks we have seen multiple reports of machines not being ableto play certain disks with a large number of extras on them. Our “Fault Club” has 26 faultsfor “Gladiator Disk 2” on the Wharfdale DVD 750 the Grundig 210D and the ProlineDVD-1000. Today we heard that “Toy Story Disk 3” won’t play on Playstation 2 while Colin over at DVD times has alist as long as yourarm of players (Wharfedale DVD750, Wharfedale DVD750S, Proline DVD1000, Grundig GDV210, Grundig GDV210A, Lecson DVD900,Samsung 709, Alba 103, LG 2330P) that won’t play this disk.
I saw a message on uk.media.dvd that suggested that it must be the disks at fault and even that it was R2 manufacturers that arecausing the problem. Well for a start off neither “Gladiator” or “Toy Story” were (I believe) authored or manufactured in the UK butare shipped over from the states. We must also remember that all DVD Disks must stick to certain standards although DVD players donot have an equivalently tough set of standards. Many budget models simply do not have the memory available to be able to follow the verycomplicated (especially given the number of language and subtitle tracks that European editions may have) layout of these disks.
Many months ago I suggested that it was time for someone (perhaps the BVA DVD Committee ) to set up a validation standard forplayers. This should be funded by the player manufacturers themselves and would result in the manufacturers player being awarded a”Badge of conformity”. Manufacturers who join the scheme would commit to upgrade firmware if their player subsequently fails to dealwith a disk that conforms to the DVD Standard. Only this way can consumers be sure that the player they buy will play all DVD disks.Will it ever happen, I don’t know but I do hope so.”
DVD PR round-up…
Thanks to theR2 Projectfor much the following info, while I have obtained some of it also throughpress releases.
Braveheart 2-disc set in January
Fox have announce “Braveheart” for release 29th January 2001 priced at£22.99. The picture is 2.35:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen 16 x 9) while the sound is aDD 5.1 mix. In addition to the award-winning feature, BRAVEHEART theDVD contains two theatrical trailers, a detailed commentary by Mel Gibson, plus a27-minute featurette ‘A Filmmaker’s Passion: The Making of Braveheart’, adocumentary that explains the inspiration behind the film and the William Wallacelegend.
The release is on two disks with disk one containing the Featurette. Subtitles are: Czech, Danish, English forthe hearing impaired, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish,Portuguese and Swedish.
Momentum’s “Director’s Chair” series
Momentum have announced a number of titles for the “Director’s Chair”series. Most are in the early stages of planning but look out for thefollowing in 2001:
The last of these will feature an exclusive interview with Alex Cox, thedirector of the film and a full length commentary from Alex as well. As withall DVD’s in the series the DVD will be accompanied by a limited editionfull-colour book providing more details about the film and it’s director.The book also includes a collation of articles and reviews from the originaltheatrical release and a foreword by Alex Cox.
The Cranberries – Beneath the Skin – Live in Paris
AvIvA have announced “The Cranberries – Beneath the Skin – Live in Paris”for the 15th of January priced at £19.99. This is a feature packed DVD withboth a DD5.1 and Dolby Stereo soundtrack. The picture is presented widescreen.Apart from the 84 minutes of live and un-dubbed performance the disk features:
- New Band documentary
- Exclusive technicians documentary
- “Yesterday’s Gone” performance courtesy of MTV Unplugged 1995
- 1996 performance of “Not Hollywood” and a performance of “Saving Grace”
- Promotional videos of Promises, Animal Instinct and Just my Imagination
- Rare live performance of “How”Photographic Stills Gallery
- “Bury the Hachet” morphing album cover
- Custom menus designed by Storm Thogeson
- Song Lyrics
Tartan DVDs for Jan/Feb 2001
Tartan Video have announced a number of disks for January and February of next year.
- “La Nouvelle Eve” 22nd January
- “The Battle of Algiers” 19th February priced at £19.99.
Original Aspect ratio (widescreen) in French with English sub-titles. Specialfeatures are 1966 London film festival notes and cast and crew filmographies - “Funny Games” 19th February priced at £19.99.
Original Aspect ratio (widescreen) in German with English sub-titles. Special featuresare Theatrical trailer, director interview, film review and cast and crew notes. - “La Haine” 19th February priced at £19.99.
Original Aspect ratio (widescreen) in French with English sub-titles. Special features areStar & Director filmographies , film review, trailer, transcriptions of Star and Director interviews. - “Ring” (Directed by Hideo Nakata) Early March priced at £19.99.
The picture will be anamorphic. Apparently makes “Blair Witch” lookangelic.
Dogma in January
Filmfour / VCI have announced “Dogma” for release 15th January priced at£19.99. The disk will be 2.35:1 anamporphic with a DD 5.1 soundtrack.
Extras on the disk will be 2 trailers, (Theatrical and teaser), cast andcrew interviews and UK TV spots.
Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space
The BBC have announced “Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space” for January 29thpriced at the usual £19.99. Extras include:
- Original UNIT Recruitment film
- Previously unused Jon Pertwee title sequence
- Audio commentary by Nicholas Courtney (the Brigadier) and Caroline Lyn (liz)
- Location Guide
- Subtitles with scene by scene information.
MGM’s January DVD line-up
MGM have announced their full January line-up. It looks like the disks aresplit into three categories, full price £19.99 disks,. Mid price £15.99 andcheap £12.99 disks. Anyway here are all the details we have, many details aretaken from the sample sleeves so may be inaccurate :
- “Return to Me” With Minnie Driver and David Duchovny. The disk will be priced at £19.99 and will be released Jan 29th. Thepicture is stated as 2.35:1 anamorphic with a DD 5.1 soundtrack. Extras include deleted scenes, trailer, music vide “what if Iloved You” and a Audio Commentary by Bonnie Hunt & don Lake.
“Stargate SG-1 Volume 8”. 29th January £19.99. The disk is stated as 16:9 anamorphic with a DD5.1 soundtrack. It also includes aFeaturette “gateway to the edge of the Universe” and the original Season 3 trailer. Episodes are “Into the Fire”, “Seth”, “FairGame” and “Legacy”.
“Octopussy” 29th January, £19.99. The picture is stated as 2.45:1 (no typo on my part) with a DD 2/1 Surround soundtrack.
Extras are:
- Audio Commentary by director John Glen
- “Inside Octopussy” an original documentary
- “Designing Bond” a documentary by Petere Lamont
- Animated Storyboard Sequences
- Original trailer
- “All time High” music video by Rita Coolidge
- Booklet
“A View to a Kill” 29th January £19.99. Picture is 2.35:1 anamorphic but there is no sound information on the sleeve.
Extras are:
- Audio Commentary by director John Glen and member so of the cast and crew
- “Inside A View to a Kill” an original documentary
- “The Bond Sound” The Music of James Bond documentary
- Never before seen Deleted Scene
- Music Video featuring Duran Duran
- 3 * Original Theatrical trailers.
- 4 * TV Ads
- Booklet
- “Four Weddings and a Funeral”. 29th January priced at £15.99. The picture is stated as 1.85:1 anamorphic with a DD 2.0 stereosound track.. The disk includes 2 trailers and a production Featurette.
- “French Kiss” with Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline. 29th January priced at £15.99. Picture ratio is stated as 2.35:1 anamorphic with asDD 2/1 Surround soundtrack. The disk will include 2 trailers.
- “Molly” staring Elisabeth Shue. 29th January, £15.99. The disk will include the original theatrical trailer.
- “The Three Amigos” January 8th £12.99. The picture is stated as 1.85:1 anamorphic with a DD Stereo soundtrack. The disk features the original trailer.
- “Overboard” with Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. January 8th, £12.99. Picture is 1.85:1 non-anamorphic. With a DD 2/1 surround soundtrack. The disk include the theatrical trailer.
- “Eye of the Needle”. Jan 29th £12.99. 1.85:1 non anamorphic with a mono soundtrack. The disk includes the theatrical trailer. Not also the sleeve states that the mono sound track is the original and that ever effort has been made to restore the audio track to the highest fidelity possible.
- “The Falcon and the Snowman” Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn. 29th of January £12.99. The picture is stated as 1.77:1 anamorphic. The sound though is a little problematic since the sleeve says that it is DD stereo. The sleeve also says that the disk is presented with the original mono soundtrack !
- “Fled” with Laurence Fishburne and Stephen Baldwin. 29th January £12.99 The sleeve states that the picture is 1.77:1 anmorphic and the sound is DD 5.1. The disk contains the Original trailer.
- “No way out” £12.99 29th January. 1.85:1 non-anamorphic and DD Stereo soundtrack. The disk includes the original trailer.
December 16th :Minder boards the Orient Express on DVD…
What starts as a nice holiday for Terry and his bird, turns into a hunt forbullion after everything turns into a right two-n-eight. George Coleand Dennis Waterman return as Arthur Daley and Terry McCann in thisfeature-length special.
Minder on the Orient Expressis online and out on DVD now.
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Pokémon Trading Card Game announced for Nintendo Gameboy…
Thanks to Dirk Metzger from Babel Media for the following info.
ClickHEREfor the full Pokémon Trading Card Game press release.
DVD Plus goes into liquidation…
The dotcom business is a volatile one and so many companies are going to thewall not long after beginning. They’ve just taken another high-profile companyto the grave which sold DVDs.
Firstly I’ll say that I take my hat off to anyone who sets up an onlinebusiness, but DVD Plus courted controversy not long ago by starting a new”e-tip” system, in which you paid the amount they deemed to be the “cost price”for the DVD and then had the voluntary contribution of tipping.
They maintain this was a successful system, but my cynical mind believes thatmost of the world’s population won’t pay any more than they have to and sharethe opinion withReservoir Dogs‘Mr. Pink in that, “I don’t tip.”
Guy Rowland from the company had this to announce and it makes essentialreading for any DVD Plus customers.
“I wish I had good news to report, but sadly today that isn’t the case.”
“The basic facts are that DVDplus e-retailers officially ceased trading on Monday 10th December 2000, and are now talking to the liquidators. This came as a shock to pretty much everyone, not least of all staff. “
“Around a month ago, DVDplus stopped taking all advance orders when it became apparent that the company was in trouble. Several attempts were made to sell the company as a going concern, which seemed very attractive since business had gone through the roof following the e-tip scheme, and the company’s profit was becoming healthier by the week (people will be sceptical about this, but it is the truth!). However, capital investment had run out at a disastrous time for the blue chip stock market – many shares from major companies are worth 1/3rd of the value 9 months ago – and it was simply a terrible time to find new partners or investors. “
“The directors of DVDplus have worked extremely hard, and invested huge amounts of time, money and effort to make the business a going concern. It is, I guess, a sad reflection on the market place that the small independent company is unable to compete with the larger conglomerates, but I guess this is equally true for the corner shop as the e-retailer of DVDs. With deals widely available that undercut the lowest rates that dealers are able to purchase, ultimately the economics can’t possibly add up (on a personal note – I think the high rates that studios charge for RRPs have exacerbated this – £19.99 is fine for a major special edition, but not a bare bones disc, and people just won’t pay it. Retailers know this, so the onus is all on them, and not studios or customers, to foot the bill). “
“Liquidation is a horrible, painful business. I’m not sure how it will all pan out, but the guys at DVDplus have advised me that any ex-customers with outstanding preorders should contact their credit card companies, and they will be covered by their card’s own insurance. No doubt there will be plenty of criticism, and maybe some of it will be justified. But I can personally vouch that no-one has worked harder than the directors to treat people fairly.”
Visit their site atDVDPlus.co.ukto see what there is(n’t much of) to see.
December 15th :Sade struts her stuff live on DVD…
Like the local bus service, there’s nothing for ages and then two turn upat once. We’ve heard little from Sade in a long time and now she’sreturned with a new album and two DVDs, the second of which is reviewed todayafter yesterday’s look at the hits compilation.
Sade: Liveis online and out on DVD now.
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December 14th :Sade puts all her hits in one basket on DVD…
It’s a long time no hear from this lady and she doesn’t look like she’schanged at all. This disc contains all her hits including a bonus track ofher latest single, By Your Side, from her Lovers Rock albumwhich has taken the US by storm.
Come back tomorrow for a look at her new live DVD.
Sade: Life Promise Pride Loveis online and out on DVD now.
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December 13th :Robbie the Reindeer delivers the goods on DVD…
In a similar style toChicken Run,and other short films from Aardman Animations, this was actually created byBBC’s Bristol Unit and features Father Ted‘s Ardal O’Hanlonas Robbie, and narration from pop star Robbie Williams.
Robbie the Reindeer in Hooves of Fireis online and out on DVD now.
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What’s Up Tiger Lily? announced for DVD from Second Sight…
Thanks to Chris Holden from Second Sight for the following info.
ClickHEREfor the full What’s Up Tiger Lily? press release.
December 12th :One of the biggest boy-duos of the 80s: Wham! on DVD…
It’s a compilation, but with just nine tracks over 45 minutes, is it reallythe best?
The Best of Wham!is online and out on DVD now.
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Toy-time with the Muppet Monster Adventure on Sony Playstation…
It’s not easy being green. Even less so when you’re Kermit’s nephew, Robin, and you’re required torescue your uncle along with Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Gonzo round at the creepy Castle vonHoneydew during the horrific Hallowe’en season.
Muppet Monster Adventureis online and out on PSX now.
Got something to say about this game ? Have your say on theTalk Talk Forum.
Updated cinema listings…
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Live in the Manchester area? The listof the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page.
This week’s new films include: Meet the Parents, The Sixth Dayand a review of Coyote Uglyis online now.
December 11th :Eh-Oh! The Teletubbies arrive on DVD…
What’s 5″ in diameter, 2 hours long and will keep kids quiet apart from theoccasional shout of “Again, again!”…
Teletubbies: Here Come the Teletubbies / Dance with the Teletubbiesis online and out on DVD now.
Got something to say about this film/DVD ? Have your say on theTalk Talk Forum.
U2 find all you can leave behind on CD…
Regular DVDfever reviewer Jason Maloney follows up theMillion Dollar HotelDVD review, the film of which was co-written by Bono, to something else he hada hand in, but with more of a musical bent.
U2: All You Can Leave Behindis online and out on CD now.
Got something to say about this CD ? Have your say on theTalk Talk Forum
COMPETITION TIME: Win 2 Poo-Chis and a Charlotte Church…
Check out the competition page (by clicking on the picture) for a chance towin a Poo-chi, in this week’s new competition, or have one last week to enterthe Charlotte Church competition.
You have until December 22nd to win a Poo-chi, while the Charlotte Churchcompetition closes on Friday December 15th.
Reviews forPoo-Chi andCharlotte Church: Dream a Dream DVDare now online.
Why’s Eminem singing about Oliver Hardy’s sidekick…?
To find out – and to see last week’s chart – visit mymusic chart analysis page
What do you think of the state of the charts? Why not discuss it onthe newTalk Talk Forum.
December 10th :Fly the B-17 Flying Fortress on PC CD-ROM…
Even if you’re not a study of history, fans of the David Puttnam-produced filmMemphis Belle must apply here as you take on not one, but ten roles onthe legendary B-17 bomber. Strap yourself in, wear your headphones and blastout Wagner‘s Ride of the Valkyries as you relive World War II.
B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty Eighthis online and out on PC now.
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December 9th :Ulala! It’s Space Channel 5 on Sega Dreamcast…
No, nothing to do with the grainy TV channel, but more a Parappa the Rapper-stylegame with a futuristic bent.
Space Channel 5is online and out on Sega Dreamcast now.
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December 8th :An early Merry Tweenie Xmas on DVD…
Nearly two hours of stories, songs and dances with a Christmas theme,from the colourful foursome.
Merry Tweenie Christmasis online and out on DVD now.
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Mel Gibson checks into the Million Dollar Hotel on DVD…
Regular DVDfever reviewer Jason Maloney returns witha film co-written by Bono and starring Mel Gibson, Milla Jovovich,Amanda Plummer and a cameo from Tim Roth.
Come back on Monday where Jason has a listen to Bono’s other recent work,the new U2 album.
Million Dollar Hotelis online and out on DVD now.
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Do it all in Extreme Sports on Sega Dreamcast…
Fancy a spot of snowboarding, speed-gliding and quad-bike racing all in one?These and more sports can be enjoyed all in one game.
Sega Extreme Sportsis online and out on Sega Dreamcast now.
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Slash swears on Saturday morning TV…
If you saw last week’s CD:UK with Ant, Dec and Cat Deeley,you’d know that inviting Guns N Roses guitarist Slash on a live showfor an interview was about as wise a move as inviting Roy Chubby Brown orBernard Manning.
His naughty word wereblowjob andfuckand if you click on the word you’ll see the RealPlayer clip of his faux pas.
Updated cinema listings…
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Live in the Manchester area? The listof the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page.
This week’s new films include: 102 Dalmatiansand a review of Coyote Uglyis online now.
December 7th :The heat is on in the Boiler Room on DVD…
Who wants to be a millionaire? Everyone who comes to work in the BoilerRoom at J.T. Marlin, that’s who, the firm where stockbrokers can become amillionaire within three years and then the sky’s the limit as far as yourpotential earnings can go, but Seth Davis (Giovanni Ribisi) finds thatthere are some dodgy dealings going on.
Boiler Roomis online and out on DVD now.
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Sequelitis afflicts Powerstone 2 on Sega Dreamcast…
The original Powerstone was one of the Dreamcast’s launch titles in October1999. A year on and does it still have what it takes to compete now the PS2has been unleashed? Find out in this review.
Powerstone 2is online and out on Sega Dreamcast now.
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December 6th :Charlotte Church visits the Holy Land on DVD…
Released this week :
It’s Christmas time, with mistletoe and wine, and Charlotte Church goes insearch of the first Christmas, with a number of songs recorded at theDormition Abbey in Jerusalem.
Charlotte Church: Live From the Holy Land: Dream a Dreamis online and out on DVD now.
Also, enter the competition to win a copy of this DVD on theCompetition Page
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Get Ready 2 Rumble again on Sega Dreamcast…
Join Afro Thunder and the gang with some new characters as they knockseven shades of you-know-what out of each other.
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2is online and out on Sega Dreamcast now.
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Tiger Toys announce the Who Wants to be a Millionaire electronic game…
Thanks to Tiger Electronics for the following info.
ClickHEREfor the full Who Wants to be a Millionaire press release.
Tiger Toys announce the Cheeky Chibibotto…
Thanks to Tiger Electronics for the following info.
ClickHEREfor the full Cheeky Chibibotto press release.
December 5th :“Aw, I’m on DVD”, said Henry’s Cat…
Released next week :
Yes, eight episodes, plus one hidden one, from the early 80s have been releasedon DVD with a few extra features to boot for Henry’s Cat, Chris Rabbitand Pansy Pig.
Henry’s Catis online and out on DVD now.
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Texas show off their Greatest Hits on CD…
Regular DVDfever reviewer Jason Maloney returns withthe greatest hits package for this Scottish band who hit hard times in themid-90s after a strong beginning, but have returned to form chart-wise,albeit with a lot less integrity.
Texas: Greatest Hitsis online and out now.
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December 4th :Hold on for life in the Chicken Run on DVD…
The first full-length feature film from the creators of Wallace andGromit, Aardman Animations, we take a look at one of this week’spremier DVD releases.
Chicken Runis online and out on DVD now.
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Edward Scissorhands double-bill on DVD…
No, there’s only been one film made by Tim Burton, but whileDVDfever Dom reviews the Region 2 release, regular DVDfeverreviewer Mark Bubien has a look at the Region 1 DVD.
Choose fromEdward Scissorhands: Region 1andEdward Scissorhands: Region 2,both of which are online and out on DVD now.
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COMPETITION TIME: Win Charlotte Church: Dream a Dream on DVD…
Check out the competition page (by clicking on the picture) for a chance towin a copy of this musical DVD.
The competition closes on Friday December 15th.
A review of the DVD will be online shortly.
Has S Club 7’s dream come true…?
To find out – and to see last week’s chart – visit mymusic chart analysis page
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December 3rd :Happy Christmas from The Three Tenors on DVD…
Released this week :
A Christmas concert from The Three Tenors, Carreras, Domingo & Pavarotti,recorded in Vienna and full of festive hits.
The Three Tenors Christmasis online and out on DVD now.
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December 2nd :Savage Garden: A savagely short DVD…
Released this week :
Five music promos in 20 minutes. That’s it.
Savage Garden: The Video Collectionis online and out on DVD now.
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The Adult Channel comes to video and DVD…
Thanks to The Associates for the following press release.
ClickHEREfor the full Adult Channel comes to video and DVD press release.
Romper Stomper limps home on DVD…
The news is sad, because the proposed re-release of Romper Stomperturns out to be just a budget-priced re-release of the terrible looking versionthat came out some time ago.
The film is still excellent, but it’s just bloody difficult to watch properly.
An extras-laden version is, however, promised for late in 2001.
A review of the standard release,Romper Stomperis online and out on DVD now.
UH?!? Look who’s in Scooby Doo: The Movie…
Thanks to theR2 Projectfor the following info :
It looks like the cast for Warner Bros.’ live-action “Scooby-Doo” feature isshaping up and here’s who’s playing Daphne and Shaggy:
- Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne
- Matthew Lillard as Shaggy
- Freddie Prinze Jr as Fred
- Linda Cardellini is in negotiations to play Velma
The film is due to start shooting in February so we don’t expect a release untillate 2001 or even 2002.
December 1st :Tom Baker tries to put a stop to the Robots of Death on DVD…
It’s been at least a year since the BBC released their first Doctor Who DVD,The Five Doctorsand here comes the second, starring Tom Baker and Eastenders‘Rosa di Marco, aka Louise Jameson.
The Robots of Deathis online and out on DVD now.
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Playboy present: Voluptuous Vixens 2 on DVD…
Big tits, plastic or otherwise, they’re now available for home viewing andpausing as often as you like.
Voluptuous Vixens 2is online and out on DVD now.
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Feel SHEEPish on the PC…
Thanks to Tereza Cleverley from Babel Media for the following press releaseabout this new game.
ClickHEREfor the full Sheep press release.
Supernova set for DVD release on Boxing Day…
Thanks to Kate Tilley from CDP for the following press release.
ClickHEREfor the full Supernova press release.
Look out on DVDfever nearer the release date as we shall havea competition to win one of three copies of the film on DVD.
Creative announce the end of Compact Discs…
Thanks to Rosie at Prodigy PR for the following info.
ClickHEREfor the full RIP? Compact Discs press release.
Nintendo announces profit rise of 156%…
Thanks toCTW.co.ukfor the following info.
ClickHEREfor the full Nintendo announces profit rise of 156% press release.
Sega: Retail gets ready to bundle this Xmas…
Thanks to Stuart Bell Pottiger PR for the following info.
ClickHEREfor the full Retail gets ready to rumble this Xmas press release.
DVD PR round-up…
Apologies for the lack of news updates over the last couple of weeks butthings at DVDfever Towers have been as hectic as usual and while I’m offwork next week I shall be continuing with reviews, as well as aiming toprovide a full update of the DVD list.
Much of this info comes from either press releases or theR2 Project,with thanks to them.
Paramount – Jan/Feb DVD releases
- 22nd January “The Presidio” with Sean Connery, Mark Harmon
- 22nd January “Superstar” with Molly Shannon
- February ” Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country”
- February “Airplane”
- February “Airplane 2”
- February “Ghost and the Darkness”
The last title may be delayed due to quality control problems.
Braveheart DVD extras and other Fox 2001 highlights
Apparently the R2 edition of “Braveheart” will include the commentary byMel Gibson, certainly the European edition includes this commentary. Rumoursfrom sources tell us that the UK edition will also include the commentaryalong with 2 trailers and an extra disk that features the 27 minutedocumentary “A Filmmaker’s Passion – The Making of Braveheart”.
At the moment the disk is expected on the 29th of January.
Other rumours also suggest that we will see the specialedition of “The Rocky Horror Picture show” in February along with the delayedAsterix and Obelix Take On Caesar”. March will feature “X-Men” and the longawaited Sci-Fi collection.
Cliffhanger for January
Momentum have announced “Cliffhanger” for the 22nd of January 2001 priced at19.99.
It will be in 2.35:1 anamorphic and will feature an English DD 5.1 soundtrack.The German soundtrack will be Dolby Surround only. The disk will feature”Making Of” featurette, behind the scenes footage, cast and crew interviews, aphoto gallery and 2 trailers.
Frequency due December 11th
EiV have announced “Frequency” for release December 11th priced at £19.99.. Extras on the disk will include a technology documentary, deleted scenes and atrailer. We don’t have picture or sound details.
Alan Clarke’s The Firm, set for release in January
Second Sight will be releasing Alan ClarkeÂ’s “The Firm” on DVD on January22nd, 2001, priced at £15.99. The picture will be 4:3 which we believe is theoriginal ratio while the sound is Mono. The film features a powerfulperformance by Gary Oldman as Bex Bissek, a respectable estate agent wholoves his wife, loves his son and loves his violence.
Toy Story 2 and Fantasia delayed
Both Toy Story 2 ‘The Ultimate Toy Box’ collectors’ edition DVD andalso the ‘Fantasia DVD Collection’ will now be launched on 11 December2000.
The Terminator SE in February
As predicted on the R2 Project way back in October, MGM will be releasing aspecial edition of “The Terminator” next year. Initial rumours suggestedthat it would be an April release but MGM’s PR have just confirmed that it isnow due some time in February although they couldn’t confirm an exact date.The exact special features on the disk couldn’t be confirmed either exceptthat it would have 10 additional features including deleted scenes, featurettesand a commentary. Back in October the following where certified by the BBFC:
- “Other Voices Back Through Time – Creating The Terminator – Cast & Crew Recollections” 59 m 32 secs
- “The Terminator Deleted scenes” 9 m 57 s “The making of Terminator A retrospective” 18 m 10s
Hitcher over at CineDVD.net mentioned that the European version (likely to be the same as the UK version ) the disk will have a newmaster, deleted scenes, Interviews of Cameron and Schwarzenegger and a gallery of 300 pics!. By the way you may have read elsewherethat Momentums “Terminator 2” has been delayed slightly and while we can neither confirm or deny that, we can say that the release ofthese two titles is in no way related.
MGM January DVDs
Before we list the full list of titles for January from MGM there are two more interesting things to note. In January it looks like MGMwill start to release new versions of some of the very early Polygram disks. First up will be a release of “Four Weddings and a Funeral”.Other titles (and this is speculation) that could follow could include “The Usual Suspects” (which could include a Commentary by directorBryan Singer and screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie ), “Fargo” and “Dead man Walking”. Some of these early disks where equippedwith MPEG surround sound tracks only, expect the new releases to feature Dolby Digital tracks.
The Full January line up is as follows:
- Return to me with David Duchovny and Minnie Driver
- Four Weddings and a Funneral.
- French Kiss
- Jack and Sarah with Richard E. Grant and Samantha Mathis
- Molly with Elisabeth Shue
- Overboard
- Three Amigos
- Eye of the Needle
- Falcon and the Snowman
- Fled
- No way out
Of course there will be two Bond movies “Ocotopussy” and “View to a kill”. We also kick off the third season of “Stargate” in Januaryalthough there are no details yet as to features etc. Expect the second “Stargate” disk to appear in Febuary.
Columbia TriStar’s February line-up
- Fortress 2: 5th February.
Price will be £19.99, certificate 15, running time 89 minutes.
Extras include : Behind-The-Scenes Featurette, Filmographies, Theatrical Trailer - I Dreamed of Africa: 5th February, £19.99, Certificate: 12, RunningTime: 110mins.
Extras include: Feature -Length Director’s Commentary, Making – Of featurette,Isolated Score, Theatrical Trailer, Filmographies - The Flinstones In Viva Rock Vegas: 12th February RRP: £19.99.
Extras include: 14min Spotlight On Location – ‘The Making Of Viva Rock Vegas,’,2min Original Theatrical Trailer, Cast & Filmakers Biograpghies, DVD Rom,DVD Newsletter, Production Notes - High Plains Drifter: 12th February RRP: £19.99
Special Features: Production Notes, Trailer, Web Link, Filmographies - Small Soldiers: 12th February Certificate: 12 RRP: £19.99.
Special Features: Deleted scenes, Special Effects, Outtakes,Behind The Scenes Footage, Trailer, Production Notes, Cast & Crew Biographies - Snatch: 19th February. Price: £24.99.
Special Features: TBA - The Eiger Sanction: 19th February RRP: £19.99.
Special Features: Production notes, Filmographies, Theatrical Trailer,WeblinkOther titles for February are:
- And Justice For All: 5th February
- Normal Life: 5th February
- The Best Man: 12th February
- Night Falls On Manhattan: 19th February
- Killer: 19th February
- Whatever It Takes: 19th February
- Lost Horizon: 26th February
- The Match: 26th February
- It Happened One Night: 26th February
- Mr Smith Goes To Washington: 26th February
Highlights for March include:
- Blues Brothers: 5th March
- Blues Brothers 2000: 5th March
- Lawrence Of Arabia: 19th March
- Hollow Man: 26th March
Henry’s Cat on DVD
Planet have announced the release of “Henry’s Cat” also on December 11th andat a special bargain price of £12.99. The disk features 8 episodes including3 that run for 15 minutes making a total running time of around 75 minutes.
Extras include a hidden secret episode, the story of how Henry’s Cat got hisname, Henry’s Cat quiz and the “Miow” game that teaches you how to drawHenry’s Cat.
Cannibal Ferox in January
There’s a 22nd January release date for the infamous Cannibal Ferox.Be warned, we noticed that this was in the BBFC database with 6 seconds ofcuts (for animal cruelty) but that it was submitted in an edited form already.
The running time of this version was 83 minutes 6 seconds.
Maybe Baby and Three to Tango for January
Warner Brothers have announced their first title from the Redbus distributiondeal. On the 15th of January they will release Hugh Laurie and JoelyRichardson in “Maybe Baby”. The disk features a DD 5.1 sound track with atrailer being the only extra feature. We don’t have details on the pictureformat. The disk will be priced at £15.99
Warner Brothers have also announced “Three to Tango” with Matthew Perry,Neve Cambell and Dylan Mc Dermott also for January. Priced at £15.99 thedisk is set to be released on the 8th of January. Although the disk has noadditional features it will be DD 5.1 with a 16:9 picture.
Buena Vista announce High Fidelity for January
Buena Vista have announced their next rental title will be “High Fidelity”.Adapted from a novel by Nick Hornby and starring John Cusack the film alsofeatures a number of cameo roles from Catherine Zeta Jones, BruceSpringsteen, Tim Robbins, Lisa Bonet and Joan Cusack real life sister of John.Look for the title in Rental shops from January 22nd.
Warner’s early 2001 schedule
- Breakfast Of Champions , January
- Something To Talk About, 8-Jan-01
- My Dog Skip, February
- Gossip, February
- Highlander, February
- Cross of Iron, February
- Convoy, February
- Peeping Tom, February
- Kind Hearts and Coronets, February
- Space Cowboys, March
- Where The Money Is, March
- Play It To The Bone, 19-Mar-01
- Friends Series 7 Vol 1, 5-Mar-01
- Friends Series 7 Vol 2, 5-Mar-01
- Shaft, 5-Mar-01
- Shaft Big Score, 5-Mar-01
- Shaft In Africa, 5-Mar-01
- North By Northwest, 5-Mar-01
- Arsenic & Old Lace, 5-Mar-01
- Strangers On a Train, 5-Mar-01
- Batman – Return Of The Joker, 12-Mar-01
- Tom & Jerry Vol 1, 19-Mar-01
- Tom & Jerry Vol 2, 19-Mar-01
- 2001 : Space Odyssey, 19-Mar-01
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