#ViaVision

[spryfilm]

Blu-ray review: “Night Has a Thousand Eyes” (1948)

[amandas-anger-issues]

to celebrate 20 years of saw, Australian distributor ViaVision is releasing a Saw Limited Edition 3D lenticular hardcase version on 4K+Blu-ray 🙌

it includes an exclusive photo booklet and is strictly limited to 2000 copies!

preorders are open now!

[girl4music]

It has taken me years to track down the 1st edition ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ Anchor Bay DVD Deluxe Collector’s Edition full box set because I wasn’t going to purchase anything that wasn’t in New condition.

As in - unwrapped and unused.

TA DAAA! I finally have the 1st ever release DVDs of my most favourite TV show in the whole wide world.

Will I open them you ask?

They’re a collector’s item for a reason. They’ve been out of print since 2005. It’s extremely difficult to get them for a halfway decent price in New condition.

So no. I will never open them. But they will proudly sit in my bedroom where they can be admired by me.

But how do I know they work if I don’t open them?

I don’t. That’s true. But that doesn’t matter to me. If I want to watch the show, I can watch it from any of my other Xena box sets that are already ripped and synched to my Mac laptop, iPhone and Samsung TV. The whole point to getting this full box set is literally for the box sets. It wouldn’t make a difference to me if there was even anything inside them. I won’t need the actual DVDs. They’re just there to be a reminder of my love for Xena and the accomplishment of finally tracking down the 1st ever DVDs made of the show. All the bonus content from them I already have from my Madman/Viavision DVD box set that just copied everything from the Anchor Bay DVDs and called it something else under their own company instead.

Happy New Year to me indeed. 😁

[redrusty66]

Music CD and DVD/Blu-ray collection pickups  for May  2024

These are the Music CDs, DVD and Blu-rays that I bought and received in the month of May 2024 for my collection. 

New CD releases : Judas Priest : Invincible Shield and

Stone Broken :  Revelation

Viavision's remaster of All The Boys Love Mandy Lane, The Abyss 4K, Roger Corman's Galaxy Of Terror, Sinister,  Lights Out, Unhinged, Blacklight,  The Visit, The Tall Man,  Dead Snow 1 and 2, The French Collection, MEN, Raid Redemption Steel Book, MEN, Willy's Wonderland, Old Man and much more.  

[hongkongblurays]

STARGATE (1994): THE ULTIMATE BLU-RAY EDITION VIAVISION ENTERTAINMENT

[docrotten]

THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD (1973) – Episode 173 – Decades Of Horror 1970s

“Trust in Allah! … but tie up your camel!” Always! Trust, but verify, right? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they revel in the wonder of Ray Harryhausen’s creations in The Golden Voyage of Sinbad(1973).

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 173 – The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973)

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Sinbad and the vizier of Marabia, followed by evil magician Koura, seek the three golden tablets that can gain them access to the ancient temple of the Oracle of All Knowledge.

  Director: Gordon Hessler

Writers: Brian Clemens (screenplay); Ray Harryhausen (story) 

Producers: Ray Harryhausen, Charles H. Schneer

Music: Miklós Rózsa (as Miklos Rozsa)

Cinematography: Ted Moore (director of photography)

Visual effects:

Ray Harryhausen (creator of special visual effects)

Roy Field (special photographic effects) (uncredited)

Vic Margutti (special photographic effects) (uncredited)

Special effects:

Antonio Baquero (special effects) (uncredited)

Manuel Baquero (special effects) (uncredited)

Selected cast:

John Phillip Law as Sinbad

Tom Baker as Prince Koura

Caroline Munro as Margiana

Kurt Christian as Haroun

Martin Shaw as Rachid

Douglas Wilmer as the Grand Vizier of Marabia

Takis Emmanuel as Achmed (dubbed by Robert Rietti)

Grégoire Aslan as Hakim (billed as Gregoire Aslan)

David Garfield as Abdul (billed as John D. Garfield)

Aldo Sambrell as Omar

Robert Shaw as the Oracle of All Knowledge (uncredited)

The Golden Voyage of Sinbad features the stop-motion animation of Ray Harryhausen and Caroline Munro so no one should be surprised that it is Bill’s pick. In fact, Ray Harryhausen is his hero and this is the movie that made him fall in love with moviemaking. He’s poured over the Kali scene frame-by-frame, over and over. He still can’t believe how cool everything is and how great it looks, loving it then and loving it now.

Jeff also digs The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, calling it his favorite of the Harryhausen adventure movies. It’s a better movie overall in his view and he appreciates Tom Baker’s turn as the film’s villain. Watching The Golden Voyage of Sinbad had reawakened Doc’s love of these movies. The special effects are seamlessly melded into the story, the villain is cool, the creatures are fun, and it is such a good time. 

The Golden Voyage of Sinbad is currently available to stream from Tubi and various PPV sources. It’s also available on Blu-ray as a stand-alone or as part of Ray Harryhausen – The Ultimate 7 Film Collection, both from ViaVision Entertainment/Madman/Columbia Pictures.

Also, check out our other Decades of Horror episodes on Ray Harryhausen films:

THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS (1953) – Episode 69 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era

THE VALLEY OF GWANGI (1969) – Episode 116 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era

CLASH OF THE TITANS (1981) – Episode 210 – Decades Of Horror 1980s

Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode in their very flexible schedule, chosen by Chad, will be The Visitor (1979), starring Glenn Ford, John Huston, Lance Henriksen, Shelley Winters, Mel Ferrer, and Sam Peckinpah.

We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com. 

Check out this episode!

[awritersmusings9]

New [Imprint] Films released announced

New [Imprint] Films released announced

Worldwide blu-ray website bluray.com yesterday published the exciting news of the next wave of blu-ray releases from [Imprint].

Imprint, the new sub-label from local Australian distributor Via Vision Entertainment burst onto the scene earlier this year with their first wave of five titles, most with their worldwide blu-ray debuts. See the first 5 here

The second wave from this boutique label was…

[vintage1981]

Space: 1999 - The Complete Series ULTIMATE EDITION (Trailer)

Imprint Television: Space 1999 Ultimate Edition

SEPTEMBER: 1999. The most devastating explosion in the history of mankind blasts the moon out of orbit. On it are 311 men and women determined to survive. From the legendary team of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson (Thunderbirds, UFO), SPACE: 1999 was launched with the highest budget for any science fiction series in television history. Bringing together Martin Landau and Barbara Bain, with Barry Morse, the series became a cult hit with its futuristic premise and ongoing story of struggle against the unknown, heightened by the high production values and special effects employed at the time.

Now, SPACE: 1999 can be seen as never before with every episode digitally restored from the original 35mm elements, with an unrivaled collection of Special Features all, brought together in this ULTIMATE EDITION featuring deluxe hard-box packaging.

Limited to only 2000 copies at

Via Vision

ImportCDs

Deep Discount

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation from the original 35mm elements

Newly remixed 5.1 and Original ‘as broadcast’ mono audio tracks

48-page booklet featuring articles on the series from Fanderson – the Official Gerry and Sylvia Anderson Appreciation Society

Audio Commentary on “Breakaway” and “Dragon’s Domain” by series co-creator Gerry Anderson

Audio Commentary on “Ring Around The Moon” and “Death’s Other Dominion” by series expert Scott Bosco

Audio Commentary on “Dragon’s Domain” by writer Johnny Byrne and story consultant Christopher Penfold

Audio Commentary on “The Testament of Arkadia” by series co-creator Sylvia Anderson

Audio Commentary on “Dragon’s Domain” and “The Metamorph” by film writer Anthony Taylor

Text Commentaries on “The Last Sunset” and “Space Brain”

“These Episodes” Featurette

Extensive Episode and Behind-the-scenes Image Galleries

Isolated score tracks on 46 episodes

“Guardians of Piri Remembered”

“Memories of Space” Featurette

Sylvia Anderson on “Live Action”

“Clapperboard” – Vintage Featurette

Lyons Maid Ice Lolly Advert

Textless titles and episode material

Unfinished Opening titles for “Breakaway” and “Missing Link”

Alternate opening and closing titles

Ad-break bumpers

Martin Landau and Barbara Bain U.S. Premiere Intro and Outro

Vintage Series One Promos

Barry Gray’s Theme Demo

Behind-the-scenes: “Model Shop” with Brian Johnson commentary

“Seed of Destruction” Series One Version

“Mission to Moonbase Alpha” Interview with Barbara Bain

“Into the Uncertain Future” Interview with Nick Tate

“Brain Behind the Destruction” Interview and director Kevin Connor

“Moonbase Merch” A Tour of SPACE: 1999 ephemera with author John Muir

Outtake from Series Two

Cosmos: 1999 Featurette

Blackpool “Space City” Exhibition Advert

“Unexposed: Behind-the-Scenes of Series Two” 1976 vintage documentary

Series Two Archive Interviews

Series Two Promos and Trailers

Series 2 Textless Footage

Original Production Audio

“Destination Moonbase-Alpha” Feature Film version in High-definition

“Alien Attack”, “Cosmic Princess” and “Journey Through The Black Sun” Feature Film versions in Standard-definition

Trailers for “Destination Moonbase-Alpha”, “Alien Attack” and “Journey Through The Black Sun”

English subtitles

DTS HD 5.1 surround

LPCM 2.0 Mono

Isolated score track on 46 episodes

1.33:1 (original broadcast aspect ratio)

[savehappynow]

Greetings Happy! Fans! Sorry we've been out of the loop lately, but we're back and we're ready to continue to spread the word of saving this campaign all over Tumblr!

First up, the next phone/e-mail campaign is Friday July 17th-Sunday July 19th! On those days contact the following to let them know you want Happy! back:

E-Mails:

feedback@syfy.com

https://t.co/Wy24OT9j75

NBCUniversal's phone number(to save the show for Syfy or Peacock)::

(212) 664-4444

Also on those same days will be our weekly direct/private messaging campaign where we contact Syfy and Netflix privately on Facebook or twitter and let them know the same thing; to save Happy! for a 3rd season or a movie.

And on Wednesday (and EVERY Wednesday) will be our next Power Hour where at the respected times we go to twitter and tweet to our contenders to save Happy! for more (details below).

In other news, Happy! is now airing in Latin America on Canal DHE (who have been a big supporter in our cause, thanks guys!) every Thursday night. Tune in and make sure those ratings soar to the top.

Lastly, Happy! Season 2 will arrive on DVD in Australia on October 7th, 2020 from ViaVision/Universal. So all of Australia (and importers), make sure that DVD SELLS!

That's all you need to know, now let's get cracking! You'll find the details to the power hour below.

#SaveHappy

[spryfilm]

Blu-ray review: “The Hitler Gang ” (1944)

“The Hitler Gang ” (1944) Drama Running Time: 100 minutes Written by: Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Directed by: John Farrow Captain Ernst Röhm: “Gerlich has shot himself.” Streicher: “He’s the first man who shot himself in the head six times.” “The Hitler Gang,” directed by John Farrow in 1944, is a fascinating yet controversial film that delves into the rise of Adolf Hitler and the…

[slidersdimension]

While trying to develop an anti-gravity device, physics genius Quinn Mallory instead creates a device that opens portals to alternative realities. After an accident leaves them lost, Mallory and his companions: his physics professor, Professor Maximillian Arturo, his work colleague and potential love, Wade Wells, and a washed-up soul singer, Rembrandt Brown, "slide" from reality to reality in search of home. The 4th & 5th season will release on October 4 in Australia (Region Code 4) from @viavisionentertainment on 10 discs. #sliders #dvd #australia #aussie #downunder #rc4 #jerryoconnell #green #viavisionentertainment #viavision #disc #scifi #tv #bringbacksliders #quinnmallory #wormhole #madmen

[girl4music]

They’ve gone cheap with the packaging. I have this as an actual box with the Chakram design on it as the magnetic clasp.

The best box set however is the Madman/Viavision box set you can get in Australia. It includes all the special features and additional footage that comes with the now out of print Anchor Bay box sets for each season.

[exploringandcollecting]

Hey, it’s been some years since I’ve visited my past thoughts. I’m 23 now. It’s 2020. Shits weird. Coronavirus Pandemic. Donald Trump is president. I’m done with Adam. I’m happier these days.

It’s been cool adjusting to the lessons I’ve been learning and growing from them. Some really hurt but getting out on the other side always gives me a sense of appreciation and gained wisdom so it balances out.

I’m in like with a guy who I believe likes me back... it’s weird lol. I haven’t solely liked anyone with mutual reciprocation in a while. A long while. Adam and I had our moments, it was never consistent enough though. This is still fresh, however.. so I’m just riding the wave and it feels good. I don’t wanna jinx it so I’m here and my friends are probably tired of hearing it lol.

I’m trying to move out of state.... again. I attempted NY last year... now I’m headed to Atlanta in a few months. I pray that this journey this pushes me past my comfort zone and into a new adventure full of growth and opportunity. I want ViaVisions to expand. I want to network. Find good people to be apart of a team. I want to get the creativity rush and I don’t want it to stop. School starts in a little less than 2 weeks. I’m ready and serious. 2 years for programming and developing and 2 more for digital art. I should be able to set up websites, advertise and promote not only my own business but others to enhance the audiences experience and promote growth. I’m excited. I want to be a designer. Of different things. Graphics and illustrations mainly. Alongside my talents of cooking and ... well... I’m thinking of dropping the hair & personal training side hustle. I don’t enjoy it as much as the others. I may dip and dab for extra bread here and there but I really wanna focus on my art, which has never left my side, and cooking.

I’m gonna miss my clients tho. Hair clients up here in MD. But I’ll visit often. I think I’m going to focus on working out for myself for some years before revisiting PT. Maybe I’ll study and take the test just to be certified but I don’t think I want to train people until later in life. But we will see. Ideas come and go. Finances is another thing tho I miss focus on. Making and securing multiple streams of income and putting the bag away to grow for later.

I need to dedicate days to certain things. I need to spend more time creating the visuals in my head. Dreams come true, so I should let them.

Well life is good right now. Time to try and keep up with it.

[zombiesdontrundotnet]

WEIRD SCIENCE COMPLETE COLLECTION (SEASONS 1 - 5) (DVD Review)

WEIRD SCIENCE COMPLETE COLLECTION (SEASONS 1 – 5) (DVD Review)

WEIRD SCIENCE COMPLETE COLLECTION (SEASONS 1 – 5) (DVD Review) Starring: Starring: John Mallory Asher, Michael Manasseri, Vanessa Angel Rated: M/Region: 4/1:33/Number of disc: 14 Available From ViaVision Entertainment

The series follows the adventures of Gary Wallace (John Mallory Asher) and Wyatt Donnelly (Michael Manasseri), two socially inept high school students in a Farber town in…

[awritersmusings9]

Chameleon Films - Exciting new blu-ray label coming soon!

Chameleon Films – Exciting new blu-ray label coming soon!

Almost two years after the launch of ViaVision’s sub-label Imprint Films, another new distributor is entering the blu-ray market in Australia. Set to release their first batch of titles in June/July this year, Chameleon Films will launch, bringing to the Australian and New Zealand physical media landscape Asian cinema titles, with limited edition special releases. From their…

[vintage1981]

[IMPRINT] To Unleash Hammer House Of Horror On Blu-ray!

ViaVision’s boutique label [IMPRINT] have just announced their first television series release, Hammer House Of Horror, under the new [IMPRINT] Television line. What’s more it will mark the local Blu-ray debut of the beloved anthology series, with all episodes restored from the original negatives and its headed home on October 28th in a hardbox edition limited to 1500 units!

This star-studded anthology from Hammer Films presents thirteen unforgettable tales of spine-chilling terror. Reimagining classic Hammer themes in a contemporary British setting and signaling a new direction for the legendary film studio under the aegis of producer Roy Skeggs, the series blends the supernatural with a very modern horror – from hauntings and demonic possessions to sinister incarcerations and cannibalism… A huge hit for ITV, Hammer House of Horror boasts a consistently high-calibre cast including Peter Cushing, Diana Dors, Denholm Elliott, Brian Cox and Sian Phillips.

Special Features: • Limited Edition 3 Disc hardbox with all 13 episodes in stunning new High Definition & in its original full screen aspect ratio • NEW 2020: Exclusive Audio Commentaries by Mark Gatiss & Kim Newman on “Witching Time”, “Rude Awakening”, “The House That Bled to Death” and “The Two Faces of Evil” • NEW 2020: Exclusive Audio Commentary by actress Rosalyn Landor & Kim Newman on “Guardian of the Abyss” • NEW 2020: Exclusive Audio Commentaries by Jonathan Rigby & Kevin Lyons on “The Thirteenth Reunion”, “Charlie Boy”, “The Silent Scream”, “Children of the Full Moon”, & “The Mark of Satan” • Grave Recollections: A Visit with actress Kathryn Leigh Scott featurette • Hammer Housekeeping: A Visit with actress Mia Nadasi featurette • Widescreen version of the episode “Guardian of the Abyss” • Opening Montage Raw Takes for episode “Rude Awakening”

Available on October 28th, you can pre-order it right now at ViaVision’s website