Ellen Degeneres The Puppy Episode Historic & UNDERRATED

Can you believe this happened 17 years ago? This was one the best moments in television history. . Say what you want but this Historic Moment changed television forever. I just got done re-watching this episode and in reality it's underrated!

It is one of the best moments ever for scripted television. Television critics seem to have forgotten how great of an episode this was (and still is)!

It never gets a mention as one of the top 10 moments ever on television. I think this might have to do with all the controversy that surrounded the shows last 2 seasons.. Today If you watch the last 2 seasons of "ellen" you will see how funny the show still is. In fact Season 5 of "ellen" is better then most current comedies on the air today!

The next time you critics put together a list of the best moments of scripted television DO NOT LEAVE ELLEN OFF THAT  LIST.    In fact put it at or near the top of that list.  

WITHOUT WARNING SCREAM FACTORY RELEASE WILL HAVE EXTRAS

The cult favorite "Without Warning" is finally getting a home video release thanks to the "Scream Factory".

The 1980 film had a very limited theatrical release but it later  developed a  loyal  following. after audiences discovered the film on its Late Night HBO showings.

This film however has never had a HOME VIDEO RELEASE in the USA despite the demand for the title.  For various reasons it never made it to the store shelves UNTIL NOW.  The film will be released on 8/5 by the "Scream Factory".  This company has been giving horror fan "A NIGHTMARE COME TRUE".


One of their first releases was "Halloween II".  That film was never given a special edition despite the fact it had numerous DVD Releases.  Scream Factory finally released it on DVD AND BLU RAY in a collectors edition with all the extras that fans could possibly want including the television cut.  Now there bringing "Without Warning"  to the video shelves I can't wait.

I just got word from "The Scream Factory" that the film (WITHOUT WARNING)  was going to include extras but what they are will not be disclosed until June.

I'll Keep you posted....


   

Synapse Films Will Release PROM NIGHT in October or Before Exclusive News a link to deleted scenes

For almost a year now we have been waiting for the Synapse Films release  of "Prom Night".   I am glad this company is restoring this film and have been waiting for this release for a long time.   I had a brief exchange with the company "Synapse" and I found out a few things.  

They are still working on this title along with the extras.  The owner of this company is a huge fan of this film (His previous company Elite released the film on Laserdisc after it was out of print for years).  It was also the first time the film was released in the "WIDESCREEN FORMAT".

When speaking to the company I asked if the title was  being "Pushed to 2015" since that will be the films 35th Anniversary?  I was told "No our agreement is that we would release this film in 2014".  "The title will be (hopefully) released in October or before.   

In other news I have talked to a few cast members from the film and they told me they are participating in the extras that will be on the release.   Now what they are doing is questionable.  They might be doing a cast audio commentary but it sounded more like a retrospective mini documentary is being done.   I was also told by a third party that there will be a segment on the filming locations and what they look like today!  As much as I tried I could not verify that. 

I know your waiting for this release.  However to wet your appetite I am giving you a link that has the deleted scenes that most people have never seen or even knew they existed.   Enjoy....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCPZaVchNzQ

HALLOWEEN MEGA SET WHAT IS AND WHAT IS NOT ON IT??? EXCLUSIVE NEWS

So "Halloween" fans are you excited about this release.?  It should excite you because at last there will be a release of the "Producers Cut" of "Halloween 6".  It should be known that both "Halloween 6"  and "Halloween H20" have never had Special editions Releases Until Now.

Now I was told there is really isn't too much money being spent on "The Extras" and 90% of the extras are things that have been released before.  Do not look for a "Crystal Lake Memories" type of documentary here.

I know fans are very frustrated that the alternate footage (From the Original 1978 film)  will  most likely will not be included on this release.  The parties involved  have never reached a financial agreement,.  How far apart are they? Unknown!   I will not post things that I am not certain of.  The people that have in possession the alternate footage  own it  but they can not legally release it.   Its also reported that this footage might include television footage that was shot but never made into the 1981 television cut!   It should be known that none of this footage has sound.  Now who has this footage?  You will have to google that but the man who does have it really is a horror fan and would love to work out something with owners of the "Halloween" films.  I want to also disclose that these outtakes are wanted by fans and money can be made if they make a documentary about "The film making process".  There has been 2 well done documentary's done on "Halloween". A different approach needs to be done for this footage.  The best way would be using it as a mini film school.  I think using the footage and talking about why this take didn't work or why was the actors blocked  in certain way etc etc.


The 2nd thing fans want the most in this upcoming release is the only seen on television footage from "Halloween H20".  There is about 5 minutes that was edited from the theatrical release that did show up when the film played on TV.

Now what exactly will be included that has not been disclosed????

Well look for Jamie Lee Curtis to do an interview regarding "Halloween H20" and at this point in time its not clear if she is recording an audio commentary alone or with the director but she has agreed to do one.

TWIN PEAKS BLU-RAY NEWS EXCLUSIVE

"Twin Peaks" fans were delighted when they herd that the long awaited  Deleted Scenes from "Fire Walk With Me" were finally being released from the Vault.  Well  here is something else that will blow your mind

There will be deleted footage. from the Television Series as well. Footage that was thought to be destroyed has surfaced.  This footage includes  showing someone else killing Laura Palmer/Maddie.  Footage there is also a deleted scene that has never been shown anywhere that is from the original pilot.  The scene is an extension of the high school scene class room where they here about the death of Laura.   I am not sure if this scene extension was originally in the script but I herd it runs quit a bit longer.


Things are getting interesting

THE NORMAL HEART DVD A GREAT HBO MOVIE YOU CAN HAVE CHEAP

Okay I have this on DVD.  If you want mine let me know.  $6.00  includes shipping.   I only have 1
GREAT FILM.


bigsdvd67@gmail.com 

Are you ready for a return to "Walton's Mountain"? Revival is rumored to be on the drawing boards

Everything old is new again.  With the success of "Dallas" Warner Brothers Television is looking  through their vast television library to see what else could have potential built audience awareness one title that gets mentioned many times is "The Walton's".    

With a built in name recognition the first episode would generate major interest but many things still need to be worked on.  Still early in the development is "How do we approach a new show"?   

1)  Include former cast members

2)  Make it a period piece or set it in contemporary times?

3)  Would this be something for the CW TNT TBS OR EVEN CBS?

More questions are still being asked but one this is certain  "The Original Show" is beloved by millions of people.  Reviving it is going to be tricky to please them and to generate new fans.   

I think however I will pass on this show.  I wasn't a fan of the original.  Frankly I hated the Grandma.  

Mimi Kennedy News. She is now a regular on MOM The Greatest Show Your not watching

If you guys are not watching "Mom" then you should. Its a very funny look at everyday people who struggle with life's ups and downs who also happen to be in Alcoholics Anonymous.

The series stars Anna Faris. She is cute and funny but the real stars of the show has proven to be "Allison Janney" and veteran actress "Mimi Kennedy". I love the Mimi Kennedy role of Marjorie because her character feels very real and Mimi plays it just right!. Mimi Kennedy and the writers of the show have created the most believable portrait of an AA member with long term sobriety.  To play the part of Marjorie convincingly it looks like Mimi has done her homework here and it shows.

IF you are a fan of the show you will be happy to know that MIMI KENNEDY is now going to be a regular in the show, She has gone from guest star (popping up every now and again) to full time regular.

Good for her. Now let's hope the television academy doesn't ignore the work MIMI has done on this show. It is award worthy! Also not to be ignored is the scene stealing that Octavia Spenser did with her guest appearances.

If Octavia's new show doesn't pan out then make her a regular on this show as well.

Okay I am back with a vengeance TWIN PEAKS HALLOWEEN AND PROM NIGHT 1980 NEWS Coming

Taking care of someone with cancer isn't easy.  You have lots of sleepless nights. Anyway there better now.  Right now I am working on a story about some major BLU-RAY releases

In the coming months there is some long awaited films coming to blu-ray including "Twin Peaks:Fire Walk With Me" which will include the infamous/legendary felted footage.


Also "Prom Night" the 1980 Horror-Slasher is getting a major restoration.  As I pointed out years ago the film needed it.


Also the "Halloween"mega set.  Will it have the alternate footage from the original that fans have been waiting for?    With my friends and sources in high places I will post what I can when I can