The Filmmason - Films I Love - The Night Flier

In this series of videos I will be talking about the films that I love, across all genres and ages. You might see some films on here that you hate or love as well, feel free to let me know either way!

Nightbreed - The Cabal Cut

Now this one snuck up on me. I had heard rumblings in the past, but thought it would never come about, but it looks like a lot of Nightbreed fans are going to be very happy.

Sadly everything isn't perfect, the missing footage that was thought to be tucked away safely, is either tucked away VERY safely, or is now lost forever. But video tapes exist of a cut that is around an hour longer then what we have seen so far.

Barker is promising a fully restored Blu-ray and DVD release, no doubt packed full of goodies, BUT how good are these VHS elements? Even if they were pristine, its still VHS.

Anyway, while we ponder that little problem (hopefully we will get the original cut as well restored and released with it), when Barker means fully restored, he really means it, as you can see by the video above, he has gotten his old friend Doug to come in and re-dub his lines, I didn't even know his lines were re-dubbed at the last minute by another actor, listening to the new vocals, it almost sounds wrong, even though its right, if that makes sense.

Anyway, more info as we get it...

Jaws On Blu-Ray

Mark your calenders fish fans, Jaws is coming to Blu-ray on August the 14th. And boy does it look like we are in for a treat, fully restored from the original negative (as you can see by the video above, it was a painstaking process) 7.1 sound and an boat load of extras, including the incredible Jaws documentary 'The Shark Is Still Working'.

As excited as I am for this release, and the forth coming Indiana Jones release later in the year, in the back of my mind it always annoys me that Spielberg won't be doing a commentary track, not now, not ever. I respect his reasons, but as a rabid fan, I want my commentary Steven!

With a little bit over four months to wait, you can just sit quietly in your favourite Blu-ray retail store and quietly hum the Jaws theme while you wait, I'm sure they won't mind.

DVD News - The Lovely Bones Blu-ray Glitch

We had a reader report of a glitch in The Lovely Bones Blu-ray release. It would seem the first disc failed to load past the Paramount Logo on a Sony BDP-S350. The reader was interested to know if anyone else was having a problem with this disc.
Looking into it, it seems The Lonely Bones problem can be fixed via the latest firmware upgrade for the Sony machine, so if you are having problems upgrade your firmware!

DVD News - National Lampoon's Vacation

Warner Home Video is tickling your funny bone this summer with the high definition debut of National Lampoon’s Vacation and National Lampoon’s European Vacation, when both films arrive on Blu-Ray in August.

National Lampoon’s Vacation will feature a 1080p high definition transfer with high definition audio will also include a Griswold Family Commentary Track with Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, Anthony Michael Hall,Dana Barron, Director Harold Ramis and Producer Matty Simmons.

National Lampoon’s European Vacation has no extras announced yet, but we would expect to see Chevy Chase’s Commentary Track from the DVD version to make a return here. “National Lampoon’s Vacation” and “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” will arrive in the heat of summer - August 10 to be exact. Each disc will be available for $24.98.

DVD News - Unthinkable

Title: Unthinkable (IMDb)
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson
Released: 15th June 2010
SRP: $24.96 (DVD)

Further Details:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced DVD ($24.96) and Blu-ray ($30.95) releases of Unthinkable for the 15th June. Extras will include an extended version of the film with an alternate ending, and a commentary with Director Gregor Jordan. The Blu-ray release will also include BD-Live features that connect you to real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie. We've attached our first look at the official package artwork to the right.

DVD News - Percy Jackson

Title: Percy Jackson (IMDb)
Starring: Logan Lerman
Released: 22nd June 2010
SRP: $29.98 (DVD)

Further Details:
Fox Home Entertainment has announced DVD ($29.98) and Blu-ray/DVD Combo ($39.99) releases of Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief for the 22nd June. The DVD will include 5 deleted and extended scenes, a Discover Your Powers Quiz, and The Book Comes To Life featurette. The Blu-ray release will also include all that, along with 5 additional deleted and extended scenes, 4 featurettes ("Secrets of the Gods", "Inside Camp Half-Blood", "On Set With Brandon T. Jackson", "Meet The Demigods"), and a digital copy of the film. We've attached our first look at the official package artwork.

DVD News - Shutter Island

Title: Shutter Island (IMDb)
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio
Released: 8th June 2010
SRP: Prices TBC

Further Details:
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced DVD and Blu-ray releases of Shutter Island for the 8th June. No extra material will be included on the DVD release. The Blu-ray release will include a Behind the Shutters featurette that follows the film from its inception as an acclaimed novel through the production process and to the big screen, and an Into the Lighthouse feature that discusses the historical landscape of psychiatric therapies during the 1950s through interviews with cast and crew.