Upcoming Shout Factory releases

[Cujo108]

Up From the Depths will be released as a double feature with it's remake, Demon of Paradise:

http://www.amazon.com/Depths-Demon-Paradise-Corman-Classics/dp/B00317LMA6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1261177896&sr=1-4

They'll also be re-releasing Piranha (also on Blu-Ray) and Humanoids From the Deep, and Carpenter's Elvis on March 2nd.

[Katatonia]

That's awesome news! Hopefully they'll release more old Corman studio films.

[MorallySound]

Awesome news! I've always wanted to check these flicks out so these will be must owns for me.

[FilmFiend]

I'd like to get Up From The Depths. I don't think I've seen it since the early 1980s on HBO.

[fattyjoe37]

Glad the Corman catalog is coming back in print, but I already own those. Very much looking forward to Carpenter's Elvis!

[fceurich39]

might upgrade piranha to blu-ray but will wait and see what the special features are

[Nailwraps]

Awesome! I knew the original Pirahna would get a SE DVD release! Keep up the good work Shout! Factory! :D

[X-human]

Man there are dozens of Corman movies, now out of print, I'd love to get my hands on.

Why Disney bought the catalog, only to license it out is beyond me. But then I never expected them to distribute any of it themselves.

[Darga]

This was the first relevant thread I saw for the topic so I don't know if it was already posted, but here's news from DVDdrive-in.com. Humanoids in anamorphic?! :banana:


Shout! Factory Preps "Roger Corman's Cult Classics"!

In April, Shout! Factory will commence a new series of DVD releases under the banner, “Roger Corman’s Cult Classics”, presenting classic titles from the New World Pictures film library. The first of these releases will be Barbara Peters' HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP (April 13), a two-disc special edition of Joe Dante’s PIRANHA (April 6) and a double feature of UP FROM THE DEPTHS/DEMON OF PARADISE (April 13). All titles will be presented with new anamorphic transfers, and PIRANHA will also be available on Blu-ray disc. We’ll post more details as they come in, but 2010 looks to be a great year for Shout! Factory.

[satans-sadists]

Great news on Up From the Depths. Also interested in the Piranha Blu-Ray release as long as the quality is good.

[Darga]

Oops, I read Cujo's original post so quickly I didn't see the Humanoids mention.

[Hellbilly]

Great news! Up From The Depths & Demon of Paradise! Best double feature release since Mausoleum / Blood Song :)

[Katatonia]

Great news! Up From The Depths & Demon of Paradise! Best double feature release since Mausoleum / Blood Song :)

Let's just hope it's not screwed up like that release was. ;)

[Erick H.]

Great news,looking forward to these.

[Hellbilly]

Let's just hope it's not screwed up like that release was. ;)
Yeah, but even though Mausoleum is missing a few seconds I still love that double feature. I always watch the whole thing. Lots of fun :)

[Stige]

Hope Humanoids will be uncut

just a question heard the slumber party massacre series were getting Se versions...could this be from Shout Factory? I can't find where i read it

[eric_angelus]

Great news. I wish the Up from the Depths beast was even a fraction as cool looking in the movie as he is on the poster...but I will still be picking this up.

[DVDBone]

Maybe we'll finally see a DVD release of Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985), which was announced by New Concorde right before they went under.

[Body Boy]

Perfect! I've wanted Up From The Depths for the past year, so I will get it & Demon of Paradise when it comes. :D Birthday present? Yay!

[Katatonia]

Maybe we'll finally see a DVD release of Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985), which was announced by New Concorde right before they went under.

Hell yeah, I'd love to see that! And the R2 DVD release doesn't even count, since it's cut and censored beyond belief.

[fattyjoe37]

With these following The Stepfather and Kingdom of the Spiders releases I can easily see Shout Factory becoming the next Anchor Bay.

[promnight13]

AND they're also coming out with the creepiest, scariest show of all: SMALL WONDER!! :D

[Harry Warden]

Best news I've heard all day. - I will be buying ALL of these.

[HAEMORRHAGE]

AND they're also coming out with the creepiest, scariest show of all: SMALL WONDER!! :D




SWEET! Even though it wasn't a good show by any means, I, for some reason, enjoyed it.

[Darga]

I'd like to get Up From The Depths. I don't think I've seen it since the early 1980s on HBO.


Yeah, I remember all my friends who had HBO talking about, but I didn't get to see it. I guess I finally will.

[streetlight]

I already have Up From The Depths, Demon Of Paradise, and Humanoids From The Deep on VHS, otherwise I'd pick these up. Also found a widescreen Humanoids online that is supposedly uncut. It's classic.

I like Shout Factory though, I got 3 of the double feature Elvira DVDs from them

[HellRazor]

I already have Up From The Depths, Demon Of Paradise, and Humanoids From The Deep on VHS, otherwise I'd pick these up. Also found a widescreen Humanoids online that is supposedly uncut. It's classic.

I like Shout Factory though, I got 3 of the double feature Elvira DVDs from them

You speak oddly, Outlander. What is this "VHS" of which you speak? :p

[X-human]

Press Release:Shout! Factory and New Horizons Picture Corporation have entered into an extensive multiyear alliance to release a vast library of classic and new films from legendary producer-director Roger Corman, recipient of a 2009 Honorary Academy Award®, to the home entertainment marketplace. Under the terms of the agreement, Shout! Factory has secured the exclusive North American home entertainment rights to over 50 highly sought-after Roger Corman film properties.

Shout! Factory and New Horizons Pictures are working closely to remaster a number of great Corman titles that have been long out of print, some never-before-available on DVD and Blu-ray™. Moreover, Shout! Factory is currently producing a wide range of bonus content for special editions and double features for the launch of Shout! Factory’s Roger Corman’s Cult Classics home entertainment series.

The first titles to be made available from Roger Corman’s Cult Classics presented by Shout! Factory are the much anticipated cult thrillers Piranha Special Edition DVD, Humanoids From The Deep, Up From The Depths and Demon Of Paradise in April 2010; Piranha Special Edition Blu-ray, the memorable 1979 classic Rock ’N’ Roll High School Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray and the punk rock drama Suburbia in May 2010. Other Corman classics slated for 2010 release include Death Race 2000, Warlords Of The 21st Century, Deathsport, Forbidden World and Galaxy Of Terror, among others.

The saga of independent filmmaker-producer Roger Corman ranks as one of the most amazing motion picture success stories. Having produced more than 350 films and directed 50 others, his influence on American film goes far beyond his own energetic, creative low-budget movies. He is arguably one of Hollywood’s most gifted and masterful filmmakers.http://www.shoutfactory.com/news/302/shout_to_release_roger_corman_library.aspx

[HellRazor]

I'm so there. Finally a US release of Forbidden World and Galaxy of Terror, and on Blu Ray no less!

[Katatonia]

That's awesome news. I'm interested in getting ALL OF THEM! :evil:

[Matt89]

Rock 'n' Roll High School....that's fuckin' sweet. Saw that in blu-ray.com today and almost crapped my pants. This blu-ray release will mark the film's first anamorphic release on home video. All the previous DVDs (even the one re-released by Buena Vista that claimed to be 16x9 enhanced) were non-anamorphic.

This is one movie that SERIOUSLY needs and deserves a remaster. I cannot fucking wait. Day one purchase for me. To be honest, this is one of my most anticipated blu-ray releases. So excited.

~Matt

[scott71670]

WOW!!! First Up from the Depths, then Suburbia, and Rock n Roll High School. Will definitely attempt to double dip on those. Finally, the Corman library is getting released. I have to stop typing now, I have to put my head between my knees so I don't pass out (lol)!!!!!!

[Mutilated Prey]

Looks like I have a few more VHS's to sell :D

[eric_angelus]

Rock 'n' Roll High School....that's fuckin' sweet. Saw that in blu-ray.com today and almost crapped my pants. This blu-ray release will mark the film's first anamorphic release on home video. All the previous DVDs (even the one re-released by Buena Vista that claimed to be 16x9 enhanced) were non-anamorphic.

This is one movie that SERIOUSLY needs and deserves a remaster. I cannot fucking wait. Day one purchase for me. To be honest, this is one of my most anticipated blu-ray releases. So excited.

~Matt

I am quite happy about this one also. I still have the old Jewel Case version from Lumivision...never bothered to upgrade. But this BD will be mine. Very cool indeed.

[HAEMORRHAGE]

I'll need some reviews on Piranha first before I decide to double dip or not.

[wago70]

The 16:9 UK release of PIRANHA is nice - there's no reason they can do worse. Hopefully, that is...

[Darga]

I was already excited about the earlier list, but they just keep adding more titles. I've never seen either Forbidden World or Galaxy of Terror but I'm looking forward to checking them out.

[MisterTwister]

Interested in a few of these. What about Battle Beyond the Stars? Would love a SE of that one.

[ArrowBeach]

Interested in a few of these. What about Battle Beyond the Stars? Would love a SE of that one.

The original out of print DVD had tons of extras.

[Katatonia]

The original out of print DVD had tons of extras.

A pretty good one too, except for the transfer being just plain old letterbox. It's just about impossible to read some of the end credit roles on that one. I'd definitely welcome a new DVD/Blu-ray, hopefully with the previous extras carried over!

[RJ Fielder]

Excellent news all around. Looks like I can put my R2 Forbidden World/Mutant DVD into retirement.

[X-human]

Home Media Magazine got some release dates:The first title in the “Roger Corman’s Cult Classics” line will be a special-edition DVD of Piranha, due April 6. A Blu-ray version hits May 4.

Coming April 13 are a Humanoids From the Deep DVD and an Up From the Depths/ Demon of Paradise DVD double feature. May 4 sees the release of Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (DVD and Blu-ray) and Suburbia (DVD) Due June 22 are Death Race 2000 (DVD and Blu-ray) and a Warlords of the 21st Century/Deathsport double-feature DVD. July 20 sees the DVD releases of Forbidden World, Galaxy of Terror and a double-feature DVD of Attack of the Crab Monster and Not of This Earth. Arriving Aug. 10 is Starcrash.http://www.homemediamagazine.com/product-news/shout-factory-release-roger-corman-library-18079

Yet another release date for Starcrash. Will this truly be the one?

[Katatonia]

Whoa, Death Race 2000 on Blu-ray! Awesome!

I sure hope Starcrash is coming, it's well overdue for a quality DVD release.

[satans-sadists]

Can't wait for these, especially the Blu-Ray titles! I wish Humanoids From the Deep was getting a Blu-Ray release, but Death Race 2000 certainly makes up for it. Would be nice if the women in prison flicks The Big Bird Cage and The Big Doll House will be heading our way too.

[eric_angelus]

Give me Deathstalker II and I would be very happy.

[DrHerbertWest]

Really excited for GALAXY OF TERROR. Can't wait.

[X-human]

Extras for Rock ’N’ Roll High School Special Edition and Suburbia Collector’s Edition in press release:SHOUT! FACTORY PRESENTS ROGER CORMAN'S CULT CLASSICS: 5/4/2010

Gabba gabba hey! Two hugely popular Roger Corman rock films that have long been out of print will hit the home-entertainment shelves on May 4, 2010: the Rock ’N’ Roll High School 30th Anniversary Special Edition DVD and Suburbia Collector’s Edition DVD, the first two titles launching the highly anticipated Roger Corman’s Cult Classics home entertainment series from Shout! Factory. Newly remastered and available for the first time in Anamorphic widescreen (16:9), Rock ’N’ Roll High School Special Edition and Suburbia Collector’s Edition provide the outrageous candor of teenage angst and nostalgic reverie of a counterculture rock movement that captured the hearts of many generations. With explosive musical performances from the Ramones, T.S.O.L., The Vandals and D.I., and extensive bonus content including all-new interviews and commentary with cast and crew, rare behind-the-scenes footage and much more, these two definitive home entertainment releases from Shout’s Roger Corman’s Cult Classics line are a must-have for Roger Corman fans and film aficionados as well as anyone who remains young at heart. Each DVD title is sold separately and has a suggested retail price of $19.93.

Executive produced by Corman and directed by Allan Arkush (Heroes), Rock ’N’ Roll High School boasts performances by the Ramones and stars P.J. Soles (Halloween) in the lead role of Riff Randell, Vince Van Patten (Hell Night), Clint Howard (Grand Theft Auto), Dey Young (Spaceballs), Mary Woronov (Death Race 2000), Dick Miller (Piranha) and Paul Bartel (Hollywood Boulevard).

Based on Arkush’s own high school fantasy, the 1979 cult film takes place at Vince Lombardi High School — the wildest, most rockin’ high school around! That is, until a thug of a principal, Miss Togar, comes along and tries to make the school a totalitarian state. With the help of the Ramones, the students of Vince Lombardi battle Miss Togar's iron-fisted rule and take their battle to a truly rockin’ conclusion!

Rock ’N’ Roll High School quickly developed a devoted following after its release in 1979 and became a mainstay of the midnight movie cult circuit. As with films like The Rocky Horror Picture Show, audience members began to dress up like the cast and the Ramones for screenings.

Arkush, a self-described “unabashed rock ’n’ roll fanatic,” chose the Ramones to star as the film’s musical heroes, as he felt they epitomized pure rock ’n’ roll. As Arkush remembers, “We staged a live, marathon show at the Roxy Theatre that consisted of 22 hours of nonstop Ramones,” and the tireless quartet also wrote two songs for the film: “I Want You Around” and “Rock ’N’ Roll School.” The Ramones were fans of Corman as well. Johnny Ramone said in an interview at the time, “When we found out Roger Corman was behind the picture, we said, sure, we’ll do it because we knew he had a reputation and we knew he made good movies.”

ROCK ’N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL 30th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION EXTENSIVE SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
• New Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer (1.85:1)
• Special Introduction And “Thank You” From Director Allan Arkush
• Audio Commentary With Director Allan Arkush, Producer Mike Finnell And Screenwriter Richard Whitley
• Audio Commentary With Roger Corman And Dey Young
• New Audio Commentary With Director Allan Arkush, P.J. Soles And Clint Howard
• Back To School: A Retrospective Including All-New Interviews With Allan Arkush, Roger Corman, Joe Dante, Dey Young, Marky Ramone And More . . .
• Staying After Class: A Roundtable Interview With P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten And Dey Young
• Interview With Roger Corman Conducted By Leonard Maltin
• New Interview With Director Allan Arkush Including A Look At Rare, Behind-The-Scenes Stills From His Personal Collection
• Audio Outtakes From The Roxy – Audio Recording Of The Ramones Shooting
• The Final Scene
• Original Radio Ads And TV Spots
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Original Theatrical Trailer With Commentary By writer/director/actor Eli Roth Courtesy Of Trailers from Hell.
• Additional Roger Corman Trailers
• And more TBA!

Written and directed by Penelope Spheeris (Wayne’s World), featuring live performances by T.S.O.L., The Vandals and D.I., and starring Bill Coyne, Chris Pederson, Jennifer Clay and Christina Beck, 1984’s Suburbia deftly explores the punk rock generation and follows the unforgettable journey of two teenage boys who escape their unhappy home and join a group of runaways, punks who have banded together to form their own family. Dubbing themselves “The Rejected,” (aka T.R.), the teens have taken squatters’ rights in a filthy, abandoned house, and are bound together by tragedy and punk rock until they’re confronted by the “Citizens Against Crime,” a group of irascible adults from the suburbs who blame the punks for the ruin of their town. During the course of filming, the production used real kids for many parts in addition to professional actors (and includes the acting debut of Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea).

SUBURBIA COLLECTOR’S EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
• New Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer (1.85:1)
• Audio Commentary With Director Penelope Spheeris
• New Audio Commentary
• Theatrical Trailers
• And more….

Following the release of the Rock ’N’ Roll High School 30th Anniversary DVD and Suburbia Collector’s Edition DVD, Shout! Factory will continue to present Roger Corman’s Cult Classics home entertainment releases on a monthly basis. Upcoming highlights include Death Race 2000, Battletruck (aka Warlords Of The 21st Century), Deathsport, Forbidden World, Galaxy Of Terror, Attack Of The Crab Monster, Not Of This Earth (1957), Piranha and Humanoids From The Deep, among others.http://www.shoutfactory.com/press/357/shout_factory_presents_roger_cormans_cult_classi.a spx

More extras to be announce eh? Hrm...

[Nailwraps]

Shout! Factory really pulled all the stops for Rock 'N' Roll High School! Congrats! :D

[Nailwraps]

The Slumber Party Massacre series DVDs have been announced!!!!!!!!:

http://www.horrorbid.com/blog/blog1.php/2010/02/05/slumber-party-massacre-dvd-series-gettin

"According to Hockstatter, Shout! Factory will re-release the Slumber Party Massacre trilogy as special edition DVDs, tentatively scheduled for an October release. The fun slasher series has developed a cult following, but the DVDs have been out of print for years. Jason Paul Collum is directing an extensive, three-part supplementary documentary. There is also an “ultimate fan” contest being held...

Follow up:



The DVD releases are said to include the following special features:

* All-new interviews with cast, crew and FX personnel from the series
* Vintage never-before-seen interviews
* Behind-the-scenes footage and photographs
* a featurette featuring visits to the original shooting locations
* Audio commentary on the plethora of knockoffs that followed the release of these films such as: THE LAST SLUMBER PARTY, SORORITY HOUSE MASSACRE and our personal favorite, THE SORORITY HOUSE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE
* "Sleepless Nights: Revisiting the Slumber Party Massacres" three-part documentary
* Audio commentaries for each film moderated by fansite webmaster and documentary producer, Tony Brown

The contest ends February 14th so act fast! Click HERE for contest rules, requirements, and to download a release form to accompany you submission.

Please stay tuned for official cover art and the final special feature tally once they're been revealed!"

[Erick H.]

I'm really looking forward to this bounty of 70's and 80's exploitation !

[Katatonia]

The Slumber Party Massacre series DVDs have been announced!!!!!!!!:

http://www.horrorbid.com/blog/blog1.php/2010/02/05/slumber-party-massacre-dvd-series-gettin

"According to Hockstatter, Shout! Factory will re-release the Slumber Party Massacre trilogy as special edition DVDs, tentatively scheduled for an October release. The fun slasher series has developed a cult following, but the DVDs have been out of print for years. Jason Paul Collum is directing an extensive, three-part supplementary documentary. There is also an “ultimate fan” contest being held...

Follow up:



The DVD releases are said to include the following special features:

* All-new interviews with cast, crew and FX personnel from the series
* Vintage never-before-seen interviews
* Behind-the-scenes footage and photographs
* a featurette featuring visits to the original shooting locations
* Audio commentary on the plethora of knockoffs that followed the release of these films such as: THE LAST SLUMBER PARTY, SORORITY HOUSE MASSACRE and our personal favorite, THE SORORITY HOUSE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE
* "Sleepless Nights: Revisiting the Slumber Party Massacres" three-part documentary
* Audio commentaries for each film moderated by fansite webmaster and documentary producer, Tony Brown

The contest ends February 14th so act fast! Click HERE for contest rules, requirements, and to download a release form to accompany you submission.

Please stay tuned for official cover art and the final special feature tally once they're been revealed!"

Whoa, THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

[springjack]

I hope they will release Sorority House Massacre 1 and 2 and Hard To Die
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[Dobby]

I hope they will release Sorority House Massacre 1 and 2 and Hard To Die

Yeah I need them to re-release those too. I hope they announce them soon very soon.

[HAEMORRHAGE]

Crap, more movies that I have to double dip on? Oh well, at least I bought them when they were cheap. Now those movies are selling for way too much on EBay and Amazon.

[wago70]

Looking forward to ALL the releases. Buying most of them sight unseen (BattleTruck). Can't wait for SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE.

Trish Lives!!!!

[crikan]

When Shout! Factory announced this deal for the Roger Corman library, the Slumber Party Massacre series was the one I was the most excited to hear about. I sure hope they also release Sorority House Massacre 1 and 2 and Hard To Die. Did anyone see mention of a widescreen transfer? :banana:

[spawningblue]

That is great news about the Slumber Party series! First Madmen and now this. The OOP horror releases that I have wanted are getting slimmer every day. Now if Anchor Bay or Blue Underground would just re-release their Hammer horror catalogs!

PS Looks like the Slumber films are still selling for a pretty penny on eBay, if you have them I'd throw them up there now before they are worth nothing.

[Katatonia]

PS Looks like the Slumber films are still selling for a pretty penny on eBay, if you have them I'd throw them up there now before they are worth nothing.

Nope, not me. I'll gladly keep the old DVD's for now; as you never know what will happen. Releases get cancelled, get botched, get put on hold indefinitely, etc.

Sure the specs for the reissues sound sweet, but I'll wait to have them in my hands first.

[Vlachio]

Please stay tuned for official cover art and the final special feature tally once they're been revealed!"

They better not get HIP and Sawish on those fucking covers! :mad:

[Stige]

werewolf tv series ( ok it got cancelled but that's not shout factory's fault) , slumber party massacre series with hopefully better transfers the super edition of kingdom of the spiders , stepfather ( it was SF wasn't it?)

shout factory may just superceed anchor bay for my favorite genre title releasing company

[spawningblue]

werewolf tv series ( ok it got cancelled but that's not shout factory's fault) , slumber party massacre series with hopefully better transfers the super edition of kingdom of the spiders , stepfather ( it was SF wasn't it?)

shout factory may just superceed anchor bay for my favorite genre title releasing company

Agreed! Now if only they'd purchase all the Hammer horror titles and re-release them with anamorphic transfers!

[Harry Warden]

Just read on the temporary Fangoria site that Shout Factory is releasing the original Gamera this coming May. Sounds good to me. This will be a must buy.

[HellRazor]

I want a multi-DVD set with the original (Japanese and English dubs), the American Albert Dekker version, and the Sandy Franks version.

Gamera is really neat, he is filled with turtle meat.

[Erick H.]

Gamera is really neat, he is filled with turtle meat.

Ah,Mystery Science Theater,I miss that !

[scott71670]

They Just scored the rights to MAX HEADROOM!!!

[X-human]

Now that Shout! Factory has Gamera and MST3k under the same roof there's been speculation of a release of the Gamera episodes but Cliff says the Gamera rights owners have no interest in that.

Sad to say perhaps, but I would think a MST3k Gamera bookset could very well outset the Gamera straight boxset.

[HellRazor]

From what I've read, Sandy Franks was really pissed off by what MST3K did with the films and refuses to renew the rights so that those episodes can be released on DVD.

[Nailwraps]

Death Race 2000 Blu has been detailed!:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4373

"Shout! Factory has released the edition details for Death Race 2000 , which will come out on Blu-ray on June 22. This movie, the biggest box office hit for a Roger Corman production, is set in a world where the biggest entertainment is the three-day Transcontinental Death Race, whose winner is the driver who racks up the most points by killing innocent bystanders. The Blu-ray has been transferred from the interpositive film element.

Special features include:
Audio commentaries:
Roger Corman and Mary Woronov
Assistant director Lewis Teague and editor Tina Hirsch
David on Death Race: A brief look back from star David Carradine recorded in 2008
Playing the Game: Looking Back at "Death Race 2000"
Ready to Wear: In-depth interview costume designer Jane Ruhm on her inventive work for this film and other Roger Corman classics
Designing Dystopia!: A detailed look at the film's futuristic landscapes and now-classic race cars with co-art director B.B. Neel, car designer James Powers and car constructor Dean Jeffries.
Start Your Engine!: How the world of Death Race 2000 came to life, interview with original story creator Ib Melchior
Killer Score: An all-new interview with composer Paul Chihara on the creation of the film's eclectic score, which was also his first feature film composition.
Leonard Maltin interviews Roger Corman about Death Race 2000
Original theatrical trailer
Original theatrical trailer with commentary by filmmaker John Landis, courtesy of trailersfromhell.com
Collectible 12-page booklet
New World trailers

Following the release of Death Race 2000, upcoming titles on Blu-ray are Piranha, Starcrash and Battle Beyond the Stars."

[Katatonia]

Wow, now I'm really getting excited! That sounds like it's going to be an awesome Blu-ray.

[Chomp]

Just got an email from Amazon saying the release date of the Death Sport disc has been pushed back to Aug. 3rd? That was one of the releases I was really looking forward to as I am a big Claudia Jennings fan.

Damn...just have to wait a little longer.

[Katatonia]

Just got an email from Amazon saying the release date of the Death Sport disc has been pushed back to Aug. 3rd? That was one of the releases I was really looking forward to as I am a big Claudia Jennings fan.

Damn...just have to wait a little longer.

I got that email today from Amazon also, it looks like the release date has indeed changed.

[Nailwraps]

Death Sport? You mean the new Death Race 2000 DVD from Shout! Factory, right? Also, Shocktillyoudrop has reported that the new release will have (and I quote), a "New Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer (1.85:1) in high definition from the inter-positive film element ".

EDIT: Never mind, I look at the Amazon page for the Death Sport/ Battle Truck Double Feature (which Chomp was right about it being delayed). Death Race 2000 will still be released in June.

[satans-sadists]

Glad I sold my standard dvd of Death Race 2000 when I did. This Blu-Ray will indeed be the definitive release of this cult classic.

[springjack]

Death Sport? You mean the new Death Race 2000 DVD from Shout! Factory, right? Also, Shocktillyoudrop has reported that the new release will have (and I quote), a "New Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer (1.85:1) in high definition from the inter-positive film element ".

No. Death Sport is sort of a sequel to Death Race 2000.
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[MorallySound]

Death Race 2000 Blu-ray art:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m97/starmummy80/cover_art_for_death_race_2000_bl-1.jpg

And Amazon pre-order: http://www.amazon.com/Death-Roger-Cormans-Classics-Blu-ray/dp/B0039BEEWW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1270010712&sr=1-3

[satans-sadists]

Death Race 2000 Blu-ray art:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m97/starmummy80/cover_art_for_death_race_2000_bl-1.jpg

And Amazon pre-order: http://www.amazon.com/Death-Roger-Cormans-Classics-Blu-ray/dp/B0039BEEWW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1270010712&sr=1-3

Nice cover! Glad to see the illustrated poster used as cover art.

[dickieduvet]

Amazing Cover Art, I know a representative from Shout Factory posts on here, I'm begging them to make these BD's region free.....Please ;)

[Erick H.]

Are any of these extras ported over from the last special edition of DEATH RACE 2000 ? I used to own that but sold it when the price for it on e-bay was super high.

[Nailwraps]

The extras from the last SE will be ported over.

[Erick H.]

The extras from the last SE will be ported over.
Thanks for the info !

[Dobby]

Death Race 2000 Blu Ray will be off the chain!

[Nailwraps]

Reviews for Rock N Roll High School and Suburbia are up!:

http://www.avmaniacs.com/review.php?id=1327

http://www.avmaniacs.com/review.php?id=1332

[wago70]

Glad to know these are a reality!

[Nailwraps]

http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=534:disc-news-1-new-dates-for-corman-dvds-dorian-gray-outback&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167

"Fango got an update from Shout! Factory on its schedule for the horror films in its Roger Corman’s Cult Classics disc line this year. The fright features follow ROCK ’N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL, arriving May 4 on DVD and May 11 on Blu-ray, and DEATH RACE 2000, coming June 22 in both formats.

The biggest news is that THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE COLLECTION, packing all three of the driller-killer flicks and copious special features onto a two-disc set, has been given a street date of October 5. Supplement director Jason Paul Collum gave us a preview of what he’s working on for the package on our old newsblog here.

The same day will see the release of a double feature of THE EVIL and TWICE DEAD; however, ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS/NOT OF THIS EARTH (1957) and UP FROM THE DEPTHS/DEMON OF PARADISE, previously set for July 20 and August 3 respectively, are now undated. The 1987 NOT OF THIS EARTH, with Traci Lords, and TIME WALKER/DEAD SPACE have been shifted from September 28 to November 2. Still set for July 20 are GALAXY OF TERROR and FORBIDDEN WORLD, the latter of which will be a two-DVD set with both the theatrical and director’s cuts; look for more details on these soon."

[Chomp]

I also heard Shout factory will be releasing GALAXY OF TERROR and FORBIDDEN WORLD on Blu Ray on the same day as the DVD. Which is pretty cool...although if Shout's gonna release Galaxy of Terror on Blu, then I think Humanoids from the Deep deserves it too. Hopefully there will be a high demand for that as well.

[gunner]

What a lineup!! Totally psyched for all of them (wish there were more blu-rays, but oh well). Twice Dead, lol, now there's a cheesy, late 80's nugget of gold! I just watched the old Laserdisc last week "dancing in the dark...in the dark...in the dark" :lol:

[lakini71]

http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=534:disc-news-1-new-dates-for-corman-dvds-dorian-gray-outback&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167

"Fango got an update from Shout! Factory on its schedule for the horror films in its Roger Corman’s Cult Classics disc line this year. The fright features follow ROCK ’N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL, arriving May 4 on DVD and May 11 on Blu-ray, and DEATH RACE 2000, coming June 22 in both formats.

The biggest news is that THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE COLLECTION, packing all three of the driller-killer flicks and copious special features onto a two-disc set, has been given a street date of October 5. Supplement director Jason Paul Collum gave us a preview of what he’s working on for the package on our old newsblog here.

The same day will see the release of a double feature of THE EVIL and TWICE DEAD; however, ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS/NOT OF THIS EARTH (1957) and UP FROM THE DEPTHS/DEMON OF PARADISE, previously set for July 20 and August 3 respectively, are now undated. The 1987 NOT OF THIS EARTH, with Traci Lords, and TIME WALKER/DEAD SPACE have been shifted from September 28 to November 2. Still set for July 20 are GALAXY OF TERROR and FORBIDDEN WORLD, the latter of which will be a two-DVD set with both the theatrical and director’s cuts; look for more details on these soon."


THE EVIL? The 1978 Richard Crenna flick?

[CPT HOOK]

Didn't even notice Twice Dead in there the first time I read it. I am definitely looking forward to that and the Slumber Party Massacre collection.

I'd love to see both of these releases on blu-ray. I doubt Twice Dead would make the cut, but Slumber Party Massacre has quite a following.

I got screwed over with The Stepfather when Shout Factory decided to release the blu-ray a few months after the DVD. I will probably be hesitant to pick up the SPM Collection right away if they release it on DVD only.

[dickieduvet]

The wait for the piranha Blu-Ray is killing me, August now isn't it :(

[Katatonia]

I'm salivating over all these releases!

[Erick H.]

THE EVIL? The 1978 Richard Crenna flick?

Yes,I was wondering about that myself,anybody know if it's the same film ?

[crikan]

I think we already knew SPM was coming, but it sure is nice to get confirmation. I don’t care if they stagger the release so I end up double-dipping on the Blu. I’m so thrilled Shout Factory is releasing an anamorphic transfer with new special features that I’m happy to give them my money.

[Darga]

Man, what happened to the Humanoids from the Deep release? :(

[wago70]

I know - the lack of aquatic horror releases has me worried.

[Chomp]

Man, what happened to the Humanoids from the Deep release? :(

Aug 3rd Boys-O.


May 4 – Rock’n’Roll High School (Standard & Blu-Ray)
May 4 – Suburbia DVD
June 22 – Death Race 2000 (Standard & Blu-Ray)
July 20 – Forbidden World (Standard & Blu-Ray)
July 20 – Galaxy of Terror (Standard & Blu-Ray)
Aug 3 - Death Sport/Battle Truck (aka Warlords of the 21st Century)
double feature DVD
Aug 3 – Piranha (2-Disc Special Edition) (Standard & Blu-Ray)
Aug 3 – Humanoids from Deep DVD
Sept 7 – Starcrash (Standard & Blu-Ray)
Sept 7 – Battle Beyond the Stars (Standard & Blu-Ray)
Oct 5 - The Evil/Twice Dead
Oct 5 - Slumber Party Massacre Triple feature
Nov. 2 – Not of This Earth (1988) DVD
Nov 2 – Time Walker/Dead Space double feature DVD

(2011) – Up from the Depths/Demon of Paradise
Double Feature DVD
(Undated) – Attack of the Crab Monsters/Not of This Earth
Double Feature

[Katatonia]

It's been confirmed by Shout Factory that Galaxy of Terror and Forbidden World are coming to Blu-ray also?

It seems a bit strange that the DVD's are up for pre-order, but the Blu-rays aren't yet...if they come out on the same day that is.

[Beastus]

Cliff Mac (from Shout Factory) just announced that due to popular request, both Galaxy of Terror and Forbidden World will be released on Blu-ray after all. Same date as the DVDs.

[Stige]

I'm confused , is the slumber party massacre trilogy going to be on two discs, or is each film being given the double disc treatment?

[CrazyFatEthel]

Is there any cover art for these yet?

[Horrorphilly]

I think all the movies will span two dvds.It worries me,how will the special features fit?



seanI'm confused , is the slumber party massacre trilogy going to be on two discs, or is each film being given the double disc treatment?

[dickieduvet]

Popular demand also wants Humanoids From The Deep on Blu-Ray I would have thought.

[SpaceAce]

Sounds like SPM trilogy will be on a 2-disc set all together, not each movie on a 2-disc set.

I would think with these movies being somewhat short, they could easily get plenty of special features on the double disc set. 2 movies are 77 minutes and 1 movie is 87 minutes. Seems like 2 movies on 1 disc and the second disc would have the third movie with plenty of room for a fair amount of features.

[Body Boy]

Oct 5 - The Evil/Twice Dead


Oh my god!? I totally missed this news. Count me in on getting this when it comes out, not to mention the SPM trilogy. :D Yay Shout!

[bigdaddyhorse]

Cliff Mac (from Shout Factory) just announced that due to popular request, both Galaxy of Terror and Forbidden World will be released on Blu-ray after all. Same date as the DVDs.


Awesome, can't wait for Galaxy even though I have a nice dub of the WS Italian dvd. Maggot rape in HD, I'm so in!

[CrazyFatEthel]

I'm so excited to finally see Galaxy of Terror!!!:D

[CPT HOOK]

Sounds like SPM trilogy will be on a 2-disc set all together, not each movie on a 2-disc set.

I would think with these movies being somewhat short, they could easily get plenty of special features on the double disc set. 2 movies are 77 minutes and 1 movie is 87 minutes. Seems like 2 movies on 1 disc and the second disc would have the third movie with plenty of room for a fair amount of features.

Yeah, there should be plenty of room for the extras.

I just hope they aren't flipper discs!

[hots4]

i second the humanoid from the deep on blu ray please

[X-human]

Due to popular request - GALAXY OF TERROR and FORBIDDEN WORLD will street on Blu-Ray day-and-date with the DVD!!!
Fans rejoice! - Cliff Mac

And there was much rejoicing!

[Darga]

Popular demand also wants Humanoids From The Deep on Blu-Ray I would have thought.

Yeah, what's up with that? I'll be hesitant to purchase the DVD while there's still a chance they'll release it on Blu ray. Hopefully we'll hear the about a Blu release sometime in the coming months- August 3rd is still a ways off.....

[dickieduvet]

I've got the uncut Japanese DVD of Humanoids From The Deep so I'll only be buying if the Blu-Ray appears.

[Darga]

I've got the uncut Japanese DVD of Humanoids From The Deep so I'll only be buying if the Blu-Ray appears.


What's the "uncut" stuff in the Japanese DVD? All I've got is the crappy region 1 version.

[dickieduvet]

There are a few heads being twisted and pulled off at the finale when the creatures attack, Major blood spray everywhere, Prob only amounts to 15-20 seconds but worth it :)

[Darga]

There are a few heads being twisted and pulled off at the finale when the creatures attack, Major blood spray everywhere, Prob only amounts to 15-20 seconds but worth it :)

Hmmm, that sounds like a good 15-20 seconds. I'm surprised I never came across that version before. How long has the DVD been out of print? I've must find a copy now!

[x666x]

Hmmm, that sounds like a good 15-20 seconds. I'm surprised I never came across that version before. How long has the DVD been out of print? I've must find a copy now!

I own it, also. It was released by King Records and is the definitive version as of now. I also found the quality to be great. The disc did cost $50, so it better be a slick presentation.

[Darga]

I guess I'll keep my eye out for the Japanese disc, but I may as well wait to see if the Shout! Factory disc is uncut first. Especially since the import is not anamorphic. I do like the artwork for the Japanese disc too though.

[Katatonia]

The Blu-rays for Galaxy of Terror (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003I87O4Q/) and Forbidden World (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003I87O4G/) are now up for pre-order on Amazon.

I had the DVD's on pre-order at $13.99 each, and cancelled those. These are only $5 more each..right now.

[CPT HOOK]

I hope that Shout Factory will consider giving the blu-ray treatment to the Slumber Party Massacre series. I would imagine that they have a bigger fanbase than Galaxy Of Terror and Forbidden World.

I would also love to see Twice Dead on blu-ray, but considering that it is a lesser known film I wouldn't expect it to happen.


I am looking forward to Rock 'n' Roll High School next month!

[hots4]

i did read somewhere that the 'humanoid from the deep' release, would be fully uncut and anamorphic widescreen, but i can't remember where i read it, hope it was not a dream!!!!

[Katatonia]

I hope that Shout Factory will consider giving the blu-ray treatment to the Slumber Party Massacre series. I would imagine that they have a bigger fanbase than Galaxy Of Terror and Forbidden World.

We can hope. I'd certainly buy the SPM trilogy on Blu-ray in a heartbeat.

[RJ Fielder]

Still set for July 20 are GALAXY OF TERROR and FORBIDDEN WORLD, the latter of which will be a two-DVD set with both the theatrical and director’s cuts; look for more details on these soon."

Great news about a FORBIDDEN WORLD directors cut (with original MUTANT title perhaps?) This has always been one of my favorite ALIEN clones/ripoffs. Wonder if they'll include the soundtrack album extra from the German DVD as well?

[Korngold]

We can hope. I'd certainly buy the SPM trilogy on Blu-ray in a heartbeat.



Me too. Of course, there's something "oxymoronic" about SPM on blu-ray, but it would still be awesome.:D

[wago70]

Great news: PIRANHA will have a reversable cover (USA one sheet art and International art)! Anamorphic and all the extras from the previous DVD (hopefully the insert, too but they didn't say.). I read this on DVD Maniacs forum. The official announcement will be soon.

[fattyjoe37]

Great news: PIRANHA will have a reversable cover (USA one sheet art and International art)! Anamorphic and all the extras from the previous DVD (hopefully the insert, too but they didn't say.). I read this on DVD Maniacs forum. The official announcement will be soon.

More good news! I can't wait for this one.

[springjack]

DEATH RACE 2000 SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY & DVD

EXTENSIVE SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

- New Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer (1.85:1) in high definition from the inter-positive film element
- David on Death Race: A brief look back from star David Carradine recorded in 2008
- Audio commentary with Roger Corman and Mary Woronov
- Audio commentary with assistant director Lewis Teague and editor Tina Hirsch
- Playing the Game: Looking Back at ?Death Race 2000?
- Ready to Wear: In-depth interview costume designer Jane Ruhm on her inventive work for this film and other Roger Corman classics
- Designing Dystopia!: A detailed look at the film?s futuristic landscapes and now-classic race cars with co-art director B.B. Neel, car designer James Powers and car constructor Dean Jeffries
- Start Your Engine!: How the world of Death Race 2000 came to life, interview with original story creator Ib Melchior
- Killer Score: An all-new interview with composer Paul Chihara on the creation of the film?s eclectic score, which was also his first feature film composition.
- Leonard Maltin interviews Roger Corman about Death Race 2000
- Original theatrical trailer
- Original theatrical trailer with commentary by filmmaker John Landis
- Collectible 12-page booklet
- New World trailers
________
Black asian (http://www.fucktube.com/categories/287/asian/videos/1)

[crikan]

There is an update over at The Old Hockstatter Place (http://www.hockstatter.com/). Jason Paul Collum reports that post-production has wrapped on the documentary "Sleepless Nights: Revisiting the Slumber Party Massacres" and that it will be included on the upcoming DVD set being released by Shout Factory. He also confirms the Oct 5 release date.

[CPT HOOK]

DVDTalk (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/41826/rock-n-roll-high-school/) has posted a blu-ray review for the Rock 'n' Roll High School disc.

[Stige]

any news about the region coding for the blu releases really want stepfather and pirahna

[Beastus]

Most likely region coded. Cliff Mac mentioned that the 2 upcoming Corman features, Forbidden World and Galaxy Terror, will be region coded. I would assume the same will apply to Piranha and most likely Stepfather as well.

[Katatonia]

DVDTalk (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/41826/rock-n-roll-high-school/) has posted a blu-ray review for the Rock 'n' Roll High School disc.

Damn... looks like Shout Factory is copying Severin and not even utilizing Lossless or Uncompressed audio tracks. :(

[dickieduvet]

It's such a shame many companies decide to region lock their BD's. It's understandable if it's a distribution deal like Blue Undeground's upcoming Django but it really does kill the potential of extra revenue from international sales, I import loads of region A discs and had to buy a region A player with power converter but I know most refuse to and insist on waiting for domestic releases which sometimes will never materialise.

[Beastus]

I do think Shout! Factory would've liked to make it region free, but because of other distribution deals with various European companies, region coding was a demand in their licensing contract.

[Stige]

ah well, will buy both anyway just worrisome that my blu ray player that plays region A might break , have slysoftHD on my bluray laptop but can never get the picture to look as good on my TV as with the blu ray player. Not shouts fault just seems all my true favorites get region A'd

[crikan]

I feel like a jackass for asking this question but do you all think these Shout Factory releases will go up or down in price in the first six months after release? I’m tempted to start pre-ordering most of them but they aren’t cheap and I’ll be annoyed if they are all $5 cheaper within the first six months. Likewise I’ll also be annoyed if I wait a few weeks after their release to read reviews and find that the price went up $5 and stays there.

[Nailwraps]

Shout! Factory has made a trailer for Roger Croman's Cult Classics line.:

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=15034

[Erick H.]

Is that a quick shot from SAVAGE ! near the end of the trailer (guy blazing away with a Thompson sub machine gun),or one of the prison flicks ?

[Nailwraps]

The new Forbidden World and Galaxy of Terror releases have been detailed!:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4577

"Shout! Factory has officially announced two "science-fiction shockers" on July 20 as part of its Roger Corman's Cult Classics collection: Forbidden World (in a 2-disc BD/DVD edition) and Galaxy of Terror. Forbidden World will include the R-rated theatrical cut in a high-definition transfer from the interpositive film elements, and the never-before-seen, unrated director's cut (in standard definition, full-frame video).

Special features are as follows:

Forbidden World
Interview with producer Roger Corman
Interviews with cast and crew including director Allan Holzman, composer Susan Justin and actor Jesse Vint
A look at the special effects of Forbidden World with John Carl Buechler, Robert Skotak, Tony Randal and R. Christopher Biggs
Poster and still Gallery
Original theatrical trailer
Additional New World trailers
Audio commentary with director Allan Holzman on the director's cut

Galaxy of Terror
Commentary with Cast and Crew
New Worlds: producer Roger Corman, screenwriter Marc Siegler and director Bruce D. Clark discuss the origins of the film
The Crew Of The Quest: Actors Robert Englund, Sid Haig, Taaffe O'Connell and Grace Zabriskie discuss their experiences as crew members of the U.S.S. Quest
Planet of Horrors: A detailed look into the creation of the film's memorable sets and alien landscapes
Future King: Memories of co-production designer (and future visionary filmmaker) James Cameron from members of the cast and crew
Old School: A journey into the complicated mechanical and makeup effects with artists Allan A. Apone, Douglas J. White, Alec Gillis and others
Launch Sequence: Co-editor R.J. Kizer walks us through postproduction and a profile on composer Barry Schrader
Theatrical trailers
Extensive photo galleries including posters, production sketches and designs
Theatrical trailer with commentary from writer/director Joel Olsen, courtesy of Trailersfromhell.com
Original screenplay"

[FilmFiend]

The new Forbidden World and Galaxy of Terror releases have been detailed!:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4577

"Shout! Factory has officially announced two "science-fiction shockers" on July 20 as part of its Roger Corman's Cult Classics collection: Forbidden World (in a 2-disc BD/DVD edition) and Galaxy of Terror. Forbidden World will include the R-rated theatrical cut in a high-definition transfer from the interpositive film elements, and the never-before-seen, unrated director's cut (in standard definition, full-frame video).

Special features are as follows:

Forbidden World
Interview with producer Roger Corman
Interviews with cast and crew including director Allan Holzman, composer Susan Justin and actor Jesse Vint
A look at the special effects of Forbidden World with John Carl Buechler, Robert Skotak, Tony Randal and R. Christopher Biggs
Poster and still Gallery
Original theatrical trailer
Additional New World trailers
Audio commentary with director Allan Holzman on the director's cut

Galaxy of Terror
Commentary with Cast and Crew
New Worlds: producer Roger Corman, screenwriter Marc Siegler and director Bruce D. Clark discuss the origins of the film
The Crew Of The Quest: Actors Robert Englund, Sid Haig, Taaffe O'Connell and Grace Zabriskie discuss their experiences as crew members of the U.S.S. Quest
Planet of Horrors: A detailed look into the creation of the film's memorable sets and alien landscapes
Future King: Memories of co-production designer (and future visionary filmmaker) James Cameron from members of the cast and crew
Old School: A journey into the complicated mechanical and makeup effects with artists Allan A. Apone, Douglas J. White, Alec Gillis and others
Launch Sequence: Co-editor R.J. Kizer walks us through postproduction and a profile on composer Barry Schrader
Theatrical trailers
Extensive photo galleries including posters, production sketches and designs
Theatrical trailer with commentary from writer/director Joel Olsen, courtesy of Trailersfromhell.com
Original screenplay"

No uncut worm rape :fuck:? No Erin Moran interview? I remember seeing Galaxy of Terror with Humanoids From the Deep as the second feature at the drive-in. Great memories for a 10 year old!!!!!

[X-human]

Humanoids has been confirmed for a Blu-ray release.

[Chomp]

Hallelujah!!!

Great news!

[flafilmmaker]

Almost all their Corman re-issues are already pre-ordered for me through Amazon.

Yea! Finally. Galaxy of Terror! Woohoo. Sid Haig ROCKS.

[dickieduvet]

[QUOTE=X-human;639380]Humanoids has been confirmed for a Blu-ray release.[/QUOTE


fantastic news, About time we had Doug McClure in 1080p.

[Erick H.]

Sounds cool.I'm looking forward to BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS.

[Nailwraps]

The Stepfather Blu-Ray has been reviewed!:

http://www.dvdmaniacs.net/review.php?id=1386

It's amazing that the Blu-Ray includes trailers for II and III since II is owned by Synapse and III is owned by Lionsgate and is not even on R1 DVD yet. But I wonder if this is a sign that a R1 release of Stepfather III is not far away.

[Katatonia]

Awesome! Thankfully it appears to have an uncompressed PCM audio track. That's also cool that it includes all three trailers, and the first in HD.

I can't wait to get this Blu-ray in my bloody hands!

[X-human]

It's amazing that the Blu-Ray includes trailers for II and III since II is owned by Synapse and III is owned by Lionsgate and is not even on R1 DVD yet. But I wonder if this is a sign that a R1 release of Stepfather III is not far away.

Trailers for the most part fall under the category of "fair use" and usually are not even copyrighted (pre-1978). Often when documentaries show clips from other films they'll use segments from trailers for this reason. That's also why collections like 42nd Street Forever have few legal problems.

[Katatonia]

The Starcrash Blu-ray (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NHMYHY/) is now up for pre-order on Amazon.

[Nailwraps]

Totally forgot! The new Death Race 2000 DVD has been reviewed!:

http://www.avmaniacs.com/review.php?id=1385
http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/a-d/deathrace200075.htm

[Korngold]

No Erin Moran interview?



Yeah, it isn't like she's living high on the hog from that sweet, sweet Joanie loves Chachi money.:D

[RJ Fielder]

Cliff Mac and Micheal Fleisher clarified why certain individuals are missing from the supplements on the AV Maniacs Forum.

For Galaxy of Terror:
Zalman King turned us down flat, and Erin Moran did express interest intially but ultimately did not participate. James Cameron was actually all on-board for participating but the months of pre and post awards seaon press for AVATAR and the recent activitiy to promote the film's Blu-Ray/DVD release made it impossible to get the scheduling done in time. Perhaps for BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS down the road, things might be different...but I was just impressed that he was willing to talk about the old days at the Corman factory in the first place.

For Forbidden World:
June does not want to talk about the film and we could not find Dawn.
So, they are missing for a reason.

[fceurich39]

piranha and humanoids from the deep specs

Piranha
Piranha SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY AND DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:

• New anamorphic widescreen presentation (1.78:1)
• Audio commentary with director Joe Dante and producer Jon Davison
• Behind-the-scenes footage
• “The Making of Piranha” featurette with new interviews from Roger Corman, Joe Dante, Dick Miller, Belinda Balaski and many More
• Bloopers and outtakes
• Piranha trailer with commentary by producer Jon Davison – Courtesy of Trailers From Hell (www.trailersfromhell.com)
• Stills gallery with photos and posters from around the world
• Behind-the-scenes stills gallery featuring photos from Phil Tippett’s personal collection
• Additional scenes from the network television version
• Radio and TV spots
• New World trailers

Humanoids from the Deep
• New high-definition transfer of the Uncut international version presented in anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1)
• Never-before-seen deleted scenes
• Trailer, TV and radio spots
• Leonard Maltin’s interviews with Roger Corman on the making of the film
• “The Making of Humanoids from the Deep,” featuring new interviews with composer James Horner, second unit/assistant director James Sbardellati, editor Mark Goldblatt and more!
• New World trailers

[Nailwraps]

Cool!

[dickieduvet]

piranha and humanoids from the deep specs

Piranha
Piranha SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY AND DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:

• New anamorphic widescreen presentation (1.78:1)
• Audio commentary with director Joe Dante and producer Jon Davison
• Behind-the-scenes footage
• “The Making of Piranha” featurette with new interviews from Roger Corman, Joe Dante, Dick Miller, Belinda Balaski and many More
• Bloopers and outtakes
• Piranha trailer with commentary by producer Jon Davison – Courtesy of Trailers From Hell (www.trailersfromhell.com)
• Stills gallery with photos and posters from around the world
• Behind-the-scenes stills gallery featuring photos from Phil Tippett’s personal collection
• Additional scenes from the network television version
• Radio and TV spots
• New World trailers

Humanoids from the Deep
• New high-definition transfer of the Uncut international version presented in anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1)
• Never-before-seen deleted scenes
• Trailer, TV and radio spots
• Leonard Maltin’s interviews with Roger Corman on the making of the film
• “The Making of Humanoids from the Deep,” featuring new interviews with composer James Horner, second unit/assistant director James Sbardellati, editor Mark Goldblatt and more!
• New World trailers

I'm so happy I could cry :banana:

[HAEMORRHAGE]

Too many movies I've got to double dip on lately and Piranha looks to be another addition to the list.

[Darga]

Uncut international version of Humanoids? Awesome!

[MisterTwister]

Uncut version? :banana:

No commentary track? :fuck:

Great specs though. I can't wait to pick that one up.

I would love to know more about this triple feature set of Slumber Party Massacre.

[CPT HOOK]

I would love to know more about this triple feature set of Slumber Party Massacre.

Me too!

[Nailwraps]

Blu-Ray.com has the Blu cover for Humanoids From The Deep as well as some cover details for Piranha.:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4671

"The Piranha Blu-ray features the iconic vintage cover art from the film's original 1978 movie poster, and the art from the original international poster for the reverse cover. "

[Chomp]

That Humanoids BLU will most like be my BLU/DVD of the year.

Shout! Factory is bar none my current favorite DVD/BLU releasing company around. Their releases are top notch with great attention to detail; the films they usually release are not readily available on DVD/BLU; their releases are busting at the seems with supplements, and they use original artwork (without being defaced by some hack Photoshop job) as covers.

I for one will be purchasing all of Shout!'s Corman titles and just about any other niche title they decide to release. They seriously touched a soft spot with me when they gave the go ahead on the Humanoids BLU.

I usually despise the month of August, but now I eagerly await that hell-spawned month.

[Grim]

I haven't seen the bulk of these blu's, so these will all be a real treat for me.

And it's also great to see that even if he's reached obscene amounts of fame and fortune, James Cameron still remembers where he got his start. Too bad time didn't allow him to be interviewed.

[Nailwraps]

Specs for the new Deathsport and Battletruck Double Feature DVD have been announced.:

http://www.avmaniacs.com/blog/2010/dvd-news/ian/deathsportbattletruck-double-feature-from-shout-factory-8310-full-specs-cover-art/

"DEATHSPORT/ BATTLETRUCK DOUBLE-FEATURE COLLECTOR’S EDITION DVD
FEATURING THE LONG-OUT-OF-PRINT CULT FAVORITE DEATHSPORT IN WIDESCREEN
AND THE LONG-AWAITED DEBUT OF BATTLETRUCK ON DVD
Slammin’ into Stores Nationwide August 3, 2010 From Shout! Factory

Brace yourself for twice the fun, twice the adrenaline rush, and twice the traction, as Shout! Factory, in association with New Horizons Picture Corporation, set to release a dynamic duo of Roger Corman classics on one double-feature collector’s edition DVD. August 3, 2010 will see the release of Deathsport/BattleTruck Collector’s Edition, which marks the first time Deathsport being presented in a widescreen format, as well as the first-ever DVD release of BattleTruck (released theatrically as Warlords of the 21st Century). This double-barreled dose of high-octane excitement decisively marks the latest summer installment from fan favorite Roger Corman’s Cult Classics home entertainment series.

Deathsport/ BattleTruck Collector’s Edition boasts a stellar selection of new bonus content including all-new cast and crew interviews, commentaries, vintage trailers and more. A must-have for Roger Corman fans and collectors, own two of Roger Corman’s popular cult hits at an attractive price of $19.93 SRP.

The worldwide success of Death Race 2000 fueled Corman’s desire to make Deathsport, which also stars Emmy Award® and four-time Golden Globe® nominee David Carradine (Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and 2, TV’s Kung Fu). It was not a direct sequel but certainly a thematic follow-up.

Set 1,000 years in the future, following the Great Neutron Wars, the world is divided into desert wastes and isolated city-states. Lord Zirpola (David McLean, Kingdom of the Spiders) captures the notorious “Desert Ranger” Kaz Oshay (Carradine) and forces him to fight to the death in his game, Deathsport. Now Kaz must face his past and fight to save himself, his city and the future from the war that Lord Zirpola is about to wage.

Executive produced by Roger Corman, Deathsport is directed by Henry Suso and Allan Arkush. Co-starring in the film are beautiful B-movie starlet and 1970 Playboy Playmate of the Year Claudia Jennings, Jesse Vint (Forbidden World) and perennially popular big-screen bad guy Richard Lynch (Invasion USA, Bad Dreams, The Sword and the Sorcerer).

Inspired by the success of The Road Warrior, Corman acquired the award-winning New Zealand-made action blowout BattleTruck for distribution, rechristened it Warlords of the 21st Century and released it to screens in 1982. The film earned an enthusiastic cult audience and has not been available on home video for more than 20 years until now.

After the Oil Wars have ravaged the Earth’s landscape, gasoline has become a precious commodity. On his marauding search to commandeer all of the oil in existence to fuel his massive, heavily-armored battle truck, Col. Straker (James Wainwright, The Survivors) ravages a peaceful commune. Riding to their rescue is a mysterious man on a motorcycle (Michael Beck, The Warriors, Megaforce), who becomes their only hope when he decides to bring the fight to Straker, aided and abetted by Straker’s runaway daughter, Corlie (Annie McEnroe, Beetlejuice, Wall Street). It’s a mechanized, motorized version of the story of David and Goliath, and only one can survive.

The action-packed Battletruck also stars Bruno Lawrence (Smash Palace, The Quiet Earth) and two-time Emmy® nominee John Ratzenberger (Up, Toy Story 1, 2 and 3, TV’s Cheers). Cinematographer Chris Menges would go on to win Academy Awards® for The Killing Fields and The Mission and become an acclaimed director in his own right.

For her performance as Corlie, McEnroe won the Clavell de Plata Award as Best Actress from the Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival.

DEATHSPORT/ BATTLETRUCK DOUBLE-FEATURE
COLLECTOR’S EDITION BONUS CONTENT:

DEATHSPORT SPECIAL FEATURES
• New anamorphic widescreen presentation (1.78:1)
• Audio commentary with co-director Allan Arkush and editor Larry Bock
• Interviews with actor Jesse Vint
• Original theatrical trailers
• Still gallery
• Trailer and TV spots

BATTLETRUCK SPECIAL FEATURES
• Audio commentary with director Harley Cokliss
• Trailers"

[CPT HOOK]

Cool, I assumed their double feature DVDs would be bare bones so this is a nice surprise.

I hope they assembled some fun stuff for the Twice Dead/The Evil double feature, one of my most anticipated discs!

[MisterTwister]

I've never seen those two titles so I look forward to watching them.

I'm going to save up cash to get these, especially Humanoids and Piranha.

[streetlight]

I first heard of Shout Factory after finding some Elvira double features cheap. They are proving to be a quality company. Not really sure I'd double dip on these because I have most, if not all, on VHS, I even have the Warlords From 21st Century. If I saw them really cheap I'd buy them mainly for the special features

[RJ Fielder]

Shout Factory is quickly becoming the new Anchor Bay/ Blue Underground with all these great releases. Never seen Deathsport or Battle Trucks but the write ups make them sound like something I should check out.

[Bluenoser]

Just thought I'd make my fellow Canadians aware that amazon.ca has pushed the release date back to August 17. For any Americans who can wait an extra few weeks, Piranha is $4 cheaper on amazon.ca. Combined with the exchange rate and that's a pretty good savings.

[Katatonia]

For any Americans who can wait an extra few weeks, Piranha is $4 cheaper oh amazon.ca. Combined with the exchange rate and that's a pretty good savings.

The extra shipping charges for amazon.ca to ship to the US will eat up any savings though.

[Bluenoser]

The extra shipping charges for amazon.ca to ship to the US will eat up any savings though.

Good point... didn't think of that. Suggestion rescinded, haha.

[fceurich39]

shout factory is also releasing the psycho legacy 2 disc dvd on oct 19th link here

http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1130:dvd-news-psycho-legacy-more-gamera-stripperland-etc&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167

[Shock Waves]

Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere, but here is an updated list that Cliff Mac has confirmed so far.

The Slumber Party trilogy is apparently going to be a two disc affair.


10/5/2010
Slumber Party Massacre/Slumber Party Massacre II/ Slumber Party Massacre III

10/5/2010
The Evil/Twice Dead (Roger Corman's Cult Classics)

11/2/2010
Not Of This Earth (1988) (Roger Corman's Cult Classics)

11/2/2010
Time Walker/Dead Space (Roger Corman's Cult Classics)

12/7/2010
Lady In Red/Crazy Mama (Roger Corman's Cult Classics)

12/7/2010
Big Bad Mama/Big Bad Mama II Mama (Roger Corman's Cult Classics)

[fceurich39]

dvd review for galaxy of terror
http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/e-h/galaxyofterror81.htm

[satans-sadists]

dvd review for galaxy of terror
http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/e-h/galaxyofterror81.htm

Sounds good and the Blu-ray should be even better.

[fceurich39]

now is forbidden world a sequel to galaxy of terror i see some sites says it is a loose sequel is that just because some of the same producer's and crew members worked on it or what? i ain't really interested in that movie but curious to know

[Nailwraps]

Forbidden World DVD has been reviewed!:

http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/e-h/forbiddenwrld82.htm

[fceurich39]

cool looks like i'll be getting forbidden world also though i never seen it

[fceurich39]

i wonder if Confessions of a Serial Killer and Munchies are gonna get releases through shout factory

[MisterTwister]

I want to rent and watch both Forbidden Planet and Galaxy of Terror. I've never seen them but they look like sleazy fun. It might be awhile though since Rock n Roll High School still has a VERY LONG WAIT on Netflix.

And it's good to see the SPM triple feature is still set for October 5th. I want that so badly.

[Katatonia]

i wonder if Confessions of a Serial Killer and Munchies are gonna get releases through shout factory

I hope so. My old VHS of Confessions of a Serial Killer is getting worn out. It's had a shitty R2 DVD release before, but that was absolutely worthless. Never before have I seen a film be so censored and edited.

[Katatonia]

The Death Race 2000 Blu-ray looks quite nice. The film isn't exactly mind-blowing in HD, but this is probably the best it has ever looked...and far better than all of the old DVD editions.

Again we don't get an uncompressed or lossless audio track, but the Dolby 2.0 track is offered at a respectable 448kbps at least.

It's pretty cool that the coverart is reversible, with the alternate Asia artwork on the flipside. The 12-Page booklet is also a nice touch.

[dickieduvet]

Just watched the Death race 2000 Blu, Thought it looked stunning myself, With just a few shots looking slightly off with minor print damge etc..Very impressed. The reversible cover was a nice touch too. Wasn't expecting any booklet or liner notes so that was also a welcome bonus :) The extras are all excellent too, Like the Carradine interview where he lets loose on how he got $50,000 of the $350,000 budget, Legend.

[Nailwraps]

Gamera VS. Barugon DVD has been reviewed:

http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/e-h/gameravsbarugon66.htm

[Ptflea2]

I want a new MST3000 set.

[Nailwraps]

In Shout! Factory releated news, Shout! has aquired DVD rights to All In The Family!:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Family-DVDs-Planned/13965

[Nailwraps]

I found cover art for the October Corman Cult Classics releases including Cannibal Girls and The Psycho Legacy!:

http://www.dvdaf.com/search.html?reldt=2010-10&pub=shout!&rel=a&rgn=us&init_form=str0_reldt_2010-10*str1_pub_shout!*str2_rel_a*rgn_us

[Matt89]

Haha will Slumber Party Massacre hit blu-ray? Because that would be awesome.

~Matt

[Grim]

Haha will Slumber Party Massacre hit blu-ray? Because that would be awesome.

~Matt

Agreed. I haven't seen them in so long and HD would be a great way to revisit them.

[satans-sadists]

In Shout! Factory releated news, Shout! has aquired DVD rights to All In The Family!:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Family-DVDs-Planned/13965

One of my all-time favorite shows! I have the first 6 seasons and was about to give up hope. Kind of odd & unexpected that Shout Factory is releasing these, but awesome nonetheless! Can't wait! :D

[Chomp]

Anybody know if THE NEST is part of the Roger Corman library that Shout! now owns? I'd love to get that flick on DVD or BLU with the 5-Star Shout! Factory treatment.

[meljon]

I've got the old dvd of The Nest and it says "Roger Corman Classics" on the cover and New Concorde on the side. I think that means Shout Factory owns the distro rights now. I would buy it again on bluray the day it is released. I love this movie, brings back fond memories of my youth when the video rental place would get classics like this one every week.

[CPT HOOK]

I really hope they give Slumber Party Massacre the blu-ray treatment. I would imagine that these are more popular titles than Galaxy Of Terror and Forbidden World.

If they do release it only on DVD, I won't be buying it for a while. I already got screwed over when they released The Stepfather on blu-ray a few months after.

[Nailwraps]

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/comicconnews.php?id=15660

"Has a year passed since San Diego Comic-Con 2009? Unbelievable.

The coverage begins here then, with Shout! Factory the first out of the gate with some genre news for those attending.

The distributor (on the main show floor at booth #3749) has pulled together quite a line-up of genre names for a panel discussion and various special signings.

Roger Corman, Julie Corman, Joe Dante, Allan Holzman (Galaxy of Terror, Forbidden World), Sid Haig (Galaxy of Terror), Mary Woronov (Death Race 2000, Rock’n’Roll High School) among others are on the schedule.

The Shout! Factory will present Roger Corman: B-Movie King on Friday, July 23 at 5:30 PM (Room 25ABC). Attendees will have the opportunity to sneak peek at the upcoming lineup from Roger Corman's Cult Classics home entertainment series and to participate in the Q&A with panelists during this session. The panel is moderated by documentary filmmaker Alex Stapleton, director of the upcoming film King of the B's: The Independent Life of Roger Corman.

More details and Comic-Con exclusives to come, so keep tabs on ShoutFactory.com."

[crikan]

I really hope they give Slumber Party Massacre the blu-ray treatment. I would imagine that these are more popular titles than Galaxy Of Terror and Forbidden World.

If they do release it only on DVD, I won't be buying it for a while. I already got screwed over when they released The Stepfather on blu-ray a few months after.

Unfortunately SPM may not get the blu-ray treatment. I assumed it was very popular as well but apparently its not. I'm a little bummed, but at least they nailed the cover art and we'll most likely get an anamorphic transfer.


Cliff Mac had this to say over at AVManiacs:

No Blu-Ray.... Blu-Ray sales for even the big Corman titles aren't so swell, so there is little chance of SPM making it on Blu-Ray.... or HD transfers being done.
Creating Blu-Rays are expensive and if they don't sell, you just chucked a bunch of money out the window.

[Nailwraps]

I agree with Cliff Mac, it's best to use money wisely and I don;t think we should take advatage, we're already getting Humanoids From The Deep on DVD and Blu. When the time comes for SPM to go the Blu, the time comes.

[crikan]

I agree with Cliff Mac, it's best to use money wisely and I don;t think we should take advatage, we're already getting Humanoids From The Deep on DVD and Blu. When the time comes for SPM to go the Blu, the time comes.

I read that quote and it sounds like the time will be never. :cry:

I have too admit I feel a bit slighted. I've been getting so excited for these Corman releases because I've a big SPM fan. Every month fans of the other films would receive great news that their favorites were getting blu-ray releases, but then the door gets slammed shut on SPM. I understand why they need to proceeed with caution and I'll still buy all of these releases, but it is disappointing.

[Chomp]

A BLU of the SPM flicks would be nice, but I bet Shout!’s transfer will be spectacular even in standard def. So, I’m not really fretting over it. I just can’t wait to have these in my possession.

[Nailwraps]

We have a press release/schedule for Shout! at San Diego Comi-Con:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Site-News-Shout-Factory-2010-SDCC/13972

[Darga]

If the Blu-ray sales of the big Corman titles aren't selling well I just hope Shout Factory don't get cold feet and change their minds about the Humanoids Blu-ray. It seems like it's still earlier enough for them to do that. Now I'm scared.

[Nailwraps]

Non-Shout! related, but Gamera related, Retromedia recently released their SE of Destroy All Planets 2010 (Gamera Vs. Outer Space Monster Viras) with a new transfer and commentary.:

http://www.dvdaf.com/search.html?reldt=2010&pub=retromedia&has=gamera&rgn=us&init_form=str1_reldt_2010*str2_pub_retromedia*str3 _has_gamera*rgn_us

From what I know, it's only available on Amazon. Anyway, it gave me an idea on the dubbed versions of the Gamera films; if Shout! Factory can't provide the dubbed versions of the Gamera films with the Japanese versions, then maybe Retromedia can release the dubbed versions on DVD on thier own.

[dickieduvet]

As long as we get Piranha and Humanoids on Blu I'll be a happy bunny.

[CPT HOOK]

I sent them an e-mail expressing interest in a Slumber Party Massacre blu-ray.

Anyone else who is interested, you can contact them here (http://www.shoutfactory.com/contact.aspx) or via their twitter account (http://twitter.com/shoutfactory).

[eric_angelus]

The Evil is coming paired with Twice Dead!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Evil-Twice-Roger-Cormans-Classics/dp/B003THSXJG/ref=pd_bxgy_d_img_b

[Erick H.]

The Evil is coming paired with Twice Dead!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Evil-Twice-Roger-Cormans-Classics/dp/B003THSXJG/ref=pd_bxgy_d_img_b

Cool.I see they have the SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE and STARCRASH releases slated too.Fun stuff.

[fceurich39]

another review for forbidden world
http://www.avmaniacs.com/review.php?id=1460

[Nailwraps]

Piranha Blu-Ray has been reviewed!!:

http://www.avmaniacs.com/review.php?id=1472

[Matt89]

I'm definitely grabbing this. I've only grabbed the blu's of Rock 'n' Roll High School, Death Race 2000 and the DVD of Suburbia and I already love this new "Roger Corman's Cult Classics" line. Can't wait for Forbidden World and Galaxy of Terror.

~Matt

[dickieduvet]

The wait for Piranha and Humanoids is killing me, Can't bloody wait any longer, Let's hope my suppliers get them in early. Just ordered a 60" Plasma for my Blu collection too.

[Bluenoser]

Anyone else notice that amazon.ca pushed their date for Piranha back to August 17? For some reason, Humanoids is still August 3.

[CPT HOOK]

Rock 'n' Roll High School is their only blu-ray I've bought so far. I got The Stepfather on DVD last fall, wish I had waited on that one.

I will definitely be getting Humanoids on blu-ray. I'm most looking forward to Twice Dead and the Slumber Party Massacre series.

I've said this a few times now, I really wish they would reconsider giving Slumber Party Massacre the blu-ray treatment. I love these movies.

I'm considering blind-buying Galaxy Of Terror and Forbidden World on blu-ray depending on my budget. If it comes down to buying one or the other, which movie should take precedence?

[Matt89]

Anyone else notice that amazon.ca pushed their date for Piranha back to August 17? For some reason, Humanoids is still August 3.

Shit seriously? Whatever, I'll grab them at HMV, which is where I got Rock 'n' Roll High School and Death Race 2000 on blu-ray for $18.99 each (Rock 'n' Roll High School is now $21.99). But yeah, HMV is getting fucking GREAT for blu-rays. They're now consistently about $3-4 cheaper than Best Buy and Future Shop. A Single Man comes out on blu-ray on Tuesday, it's $24.99 at HMV, and $28.99 at Future Shop.

~Matt

[x666x]

Shit seriously? Whatever, I'll grab them at HMV, which is where I got Rock 'n' Roll High School and Death Race 2000 on blu-ray for $18.99 each (Rock 'n' Roll High School is now $21.99). But yeah, HMV is getting fucking GREAT for blu-rays. They're now consistently about $3-4 cheaper than Best Buy and Future Shop. A Single Man comes out on blu-ray on Tuesday, it's $24.99 at HMV, and $28.99 at Future Shop.

~Matt

HMV Superstore? Cool. I actually checked out the local, more independent video stores and a lot of them don't even carry the Blu versions yet. I like to try to support them, but I guess HMV will have to do. Glad to see their prices are good for this stuff. Apparently most of their business is in movies and games now. Not too much in music sales a la Tower Records (rip). Wonder how Virgin is doing in the US. They never invaded Toronto as originally planned.

So why no 5.1 with Shout Factory? Wasn't the deal with HD that 5.1 was the standard?

[Matt89]

HMV Superstore? Cool. I actually checked out the local, more independent video stores and a lot of them don't even carry the Blu versions yet. I like to try to support them, but I guess HMV will have to do. Glad to see their prices are good for this stuff. Apparently most of their business is in movies and games now. Not too much in music sales a la Tower Records (rip). Wonder how Virgin is doing in the US. They never invaded Toronto as originally planned.

So why no 5.1 with Shout Factory? Wasn't the deal with HD that 5.1 was the standard?

Yeah man, the Superstore has crazy deals on blu-rays right now. Easy Rider on blu for $19.99, The Green Mile for $19.99 as well. An American Werewolf in London and The Last Starfighter for $14.99, and a ton of Anchor Bay blu-rays for $12.99 (Day of the Dead, Hellraiser/Children of the Corn Double Feature, Dawn of the Dead...not sure if Halloween is $12.99 either). But lots of other stuff to check out as well, I just can't remember all the titles. Their blu-ray promotions over the past 3 or 4 months have been awesome. I'm just hoping the blu-ray book of North By Northwest drops soon. $34.99 is still way more than I'm willing to pay for it.

~Matt

[x666x]

Just got Death Race 2000 on Blu. Still 18.99. Awesome price. Thanks again for the heads up Matt89. Will watch tomorrow.

[Nailwraps]

Some more Shout! Factory DVD/Blu Reviews:

Gamera Vs Barugon:
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/products/gamera-vs-barugon/reviews#1701

Forbidden World Blu-Ray:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/43318/forbidden-world/

[Nailwraps]

Another review for The Stepfather (1987) Blu-Ray.:

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Stepfather-Blu-ray/10089/#Review

[dickieduvet]

Humanoids From the Deep review

http://www.horrorview.com/movie-reviews/humanoids-from-the-deep

[Horrorphilly]

I can not wait for the blu release of this!Looks to be a great release and I can retire my old bootleg.



seanHumanoids From the Deep review

http://www.horrorview.com/movie-reviews/humanoids-from-the-deep

[dickieduvet]

So glad it's the uncut version, Can finally sell on my Japanese import DVD :)

[Erick H.]

Very cool news !

[Nailwraps]

Galaxy Of Terror Blu-Ray review:

http://www.avmaniacs.com/review.php?id=1475

[wago70]

I cannot wait to get all of these! Wish I had the money right now.

[Nailwraps]

Another Humanoids From The Deep DVD Review:

http://www.avmaniacs.com/review.php?id=1479

And another Galaxy Of Terror Blu-Ray review:

http://www.avmaniacs.com/review.php?id=1479

[Nailwraps]

Galaxy Of Terror Blu-Ray pics for your enjoyment!:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews51/galaxy_of_terror_blu-ray.htm

[Nailwraps]

More Shout! Factory annoucements and cover art!:

http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1428:slumber-party-and-more-cormanshout-dvd-art&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167

"Shout! Factory made the official announcement of its SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE Collection DVD release today, and to go with it, we’ve got a look at the art as well as advance peeks at the covers of other Roger Corman’s Cult Classics titles on the way later this year.

Streeting October 5, the two-disc SLUMBER set contains all three films in the driller-killer franchise, with a new anamorphic widescreen transfer of Amy Jones’ 1982 original film, a three-part documentary, photo and poster galleries, trailers and a collectible booklet. When filmmaker Jason Paul Collum first revealed details of his documentary and the other SLUMBER extras back on our old newsblog, he told us that there would be commentaries for each movie as well, and it’s not clear at this point whether that’ll still be the case. Retail price for the set is $24.97—and if you order it from the Shout! on-line store, you get the nifty tie-in pillowcase pictured below as a special gift.

Also coming Oct. 5 is the haunted-house double feature of Gus Trikonis’ 1978 THE EVIL and Bert L. Dragin’s 1988 TWICE DEAD. Arriving November 2 (at last report) are the Traci Lords-starring 1988 remake of NOT OF THIS EARTH and another double-bill: Fred Gallo’s 1991 DEAD SPACE, originally set to be paired with TIME WALKER, but now sharing a disc with Thierry Notz’s 1989 creature feature THE TERROR WITHIN. Look for further details on these DVDs as we get ’em!"

[Katatonia]

Wait, they're not releasing TIME WALKER now?!??? Lame! :(

[Marshall Crist]

It's still in the pipeline.

[satans-sadists]

Wait, they're not releasing TIME WALKER now?!??? Lame! :(

That sucks! I guess the same thing also happened to Up From the Depths?

[Nailwraps]

But if it does/that happen then maybe Time Walker and Up From The Depths could be a new double feature DVD.

[Nailwraps]

The Deathsport/Battletruck Double Feature has been reviewed!:

http://www.avmaniacs.com/review.php?id=1483

[RJ Fielder]

Via Cliff Mac on the DVD Maniacs forum:

Before the questions start....TIMEWALKER will be released, but not until 2011.
These two films seem to fit better together.

So no need for anyone to freak out just yet.

[Katatonia]

Before the questions start....TIMEWALKER will be released, but not until 2011.
These two films seem to fit better together.

Whew! Just as long as they don't cancel it...

[Erick H.]

The Deathsport/Battletruck Double Feature has been reviewed!:

http://www.avmaniacs.com/review.php?id=1483

A shame BATTLETRUCK is full frame,otherwise sounds like a fun double header.

[Nailwraps]

Horrorbid.com has listed the special features for the Slumber Party Massacre collection.:

http://www.horrorbid.com/blog/blog1.php/2010/07/14/sex-sells-the-slumber-party-massacre-col

"Bonus Features: * New Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer of the Original SPM * 3-Part Documentary * Photo and Poster Still Gallery * Trailers * Collectible Booklet"

I'd also like to state that the company's website will sell exclusively with the collection an exclusive pillow case.

[satans-sadists]

Anybody find a decent price for Galaxy of Terror & Forbidden World on Blu-Ray? I wound up getting Death Race 2000 for $16.00 and free shipping. No such luck with either of these two titles coming out next week.

[CPT HOOK]

Anybody find a decent price for Galaxy of Terror & Forbidden World on Blu-Ray? I wound up getting Death Race 2000 for $16.00 and free shipping. No such luck with either of these two titles coming out next week.

I would like to know also.

I have never seen either film, but if it comes down to buying only one or the other, which movie should I get?

[Katatonia]

Anybody find a decent price for Galaxy of Terror & Forbidden World on Blu-Ray? I wound up getting Death Race 2000 for $16.00 and free shipping. No such luck with either of these two titles coming out next week.

I pre-ordered both of them on Amazon for $18.99 each. Of course that was when they first appeared on Amazon and had the 30% off prices though.

[satans-sadists]

I pre-ordered both of them on Amazon for $18.99 each. Of course that was when they first appeared on Amazon and had the 30% off prices though.

If I recall, you usually pre-order early. Do you get those better discounts when the titles are first available for pre-order?

That great price I got on Death Race 2000 was short lived on Deep Discount (still waiting for that, I might add even though I ordered it two days before the street date). I generally prefer ordering from Amazon anyway. Much faster and usually no BS.

[satans-sadists]

I would like to know also.

I have never seen either film, but if it comes down to buying only one or the other, which movie should I get?

I too have never seen either film, but have always been a fan of Corman productions. It's a pretty safe bet I won't be disappointed with either.

Galaxy of Terror is better known mostly for its cast: Erin Moran, Robert Englund, Sid Haig, Ray Walston. Plus (maybe I'm wrong), I get the impression that Galaxy of Terror has slightly more production value compared to Forbidden World even though both are cheap B-movies.

[bloodthrill]

I got Galaxy Of Terror for $10 on Amazon,just by upgrading to two-day shipping to guarantee a delivery on the 20th for another $2.I pre-ordered it with 2001 Maniacs:Field Of Screams Unrated.I'm hoping to see the little box pop up in my mailbox by Tuesday at the latest,else they will refund my shipping.
*Note: These are DVDs I speak of.*

And yes,I think the production on "Galaxy" when compared to "Forbidden" is substantially higher. I've not seen many reviewers poke fun at the former,but in a recent review composed on the latter, it was literally said, "Where those spray-painted egg cartons serving as the ship's walls?"Ah,well the mine shaft in Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom was largely comprised of crumpled tin foil spray-painted gray.Such were the 80s.

[Katatonia]

If I recall, you usually pre-order early. Do you get those better discounts when the titles are first available for pre-order?

That great price I got on Death Race 2000 was short lived on Deep Discount (still waiting for that, I might add even though I ordered it two days before the street date). I generally prefer ordering from Amazon anyway. Much faster and usually no BS.

Yeah, the prices are usually better if you pre-order early on Amazon. Pre-orders usually have a standard 30% off the SRP (sometimes more). The prices then often go up later.

[Nailwraps]

More reviews:

Piranha 2-Disc DVD Special Edition:
http://www.avmaniacs.com/review.php?id=1487

Forbidden World Blu-Ray:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Forbidden-World-Blu-ray/11036/#Review

Galaxy Of Terror Blu-Ray:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Galaxy-of-Terror-Blu-ray/11035/#Review

[springjack]

I don?t think Piranha will be a 2 disk edition.

I saw in the AV Maniacs forums some screens of the menus and it looks that it will be 1 disk.
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[dickieduvet]

Watched Galaxy Of Terror yesterday, Looks great on Blu-Ray, Amazing extras too. Forbidden Planet tonight :)

[fceurich39]

I don´t think Piranha will be a 2 disk edition.

I saw in the AV Maniacs forums some screens of the menus and it looks that it will be 1 disk.

ur correct i think shout factory was able to fit everything on 1 dvd

Disc #1 -- Piranha
Play
Chapters
Bonus
Commentary With Director Joe Dante and Producer Jon Davison
On
Off
Behind the Scenes Footage
"The Making of Piranha" Featurette With New Interviews With Roger Corman, Joe Dante, Dick Miller and Belinda Balaski
Bloopers and Outtakes
Additional Scenes From the Network Television Version
Radio Spots
TV Spot
Trailers
Piranha Trailer
Piranha Trailer With Commentary By Producer Jon Davison
Piranha Teaser
Humanoids From the Deep
Up From the Depths
Death Race 2000
Poster and Still Gallery
Phil Tippet's Behind the Scenes Photo Collection

[dickieduvet]

Piranha & Humanoids shipped from DVDWorldUSA ;)

[springjack]

Piranha & Humanoids shipped from DVDWorldUSA

Lucky bastard...

They should do a movie called that... "Piranhas & Humanoids" LOL
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[Nailwraps]

NEWSFLASH! Shout! Factory is going to release Ralph Bakshi's Street Fight for the first time on (authorized) DVD on November 11th!:

http://www.dvdaf.com/search.html?pub=shout&year=1975&has=street+fight%2F%2F&rgn=us&init_form=str1_pub_shout*str2_year_1975*str3_has_s treet+fight%2F%2F*rgn_us

[MorallySound]

NEWSFLASH! Shout! Factory is going to release Ralph Bakshi's Street Fight for the first time on (authorized) DVD on November 11th!:

http://www.dvdaf.com/search.html?pub=shout&year=1975&has=street+fight%2F%2F&rgn=us&init_form=str1_pub_shout*str2_year_1975*str3_has_s treet+fight%2F%2F*rgn_us

Awesome! Too bad they can't use the original title though...

[hellraiser40]

i'm anxious about Galaxy Of Terror and Forbidden World, i have ordered the DVD's i expect the quality to be great

[David Levine]

Awesome! Too bad they can't use the original title though...

From Cliff, via AVManiacs:

STREET FIGHT is the retail friendly title. The print still has the original title and there will be a reversible cover so you can have your cover with the original title.

[eric_angelus]

I was really happy with both Galaxy of Terror and Forbidden World. Shout! is quickly becoming the new Anchor Bay in terms of one 'must have' release after another.

[RidgeShark]

I feel the same way about them being the new Anchor Bay. Does buying direct from the Shout! Factory website give them more profit? I'd like to give them my full support.