Newly redesigned PlayStation set for fifth anniversary release
Since its debut in December of 1994, PlayStation has achieved cumulative shipments of
73 million units by May 31, 2000 - making it the most popular game console in
the world. By inheriting the same functions and continuing the success of the current
console, "PS one" will lead the PlayStation format into the new mobile network
era.
In the future, a special adapter cable will be made available that enables the entire PlayStation
platform family (PlayStation, "PS one" and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system) to be
connected to mobile phones - creating a massive new audience for network digital services, offering new
forms of entertainment beyond traditional packaged content. This cable is being launched first
in Japan this Winter. This will bring about a new era of networked entertainment. With
this mobile phone network connection, the user can download information, entertainment content and software
programs in addition to exchanging data with other users, in a variety of ways.
The design of "PS one" is the result of radical size-reduction of the original PlayStation to position it
for the mobile network era. While containing the same functions as the PlayStation game console, "PS one"
has been condensed to approximately 1/3rd its size, making it easy to carry it
anywhere. When connected to the specially designed "PS one" LCD monitor that is planned
to be available in the new year, it is possible to take the world of
PlayStation entertainment with; from room to room, house to house and out and about in a car (this requires appropriate AC Adapter).
Outline:
Product Name: PlayStation SCPH- 100
Logo Type:
Suggested Retail Price: £79.99
Dimensions: 193 mm (W) X 38 mm (H) X 144 mm (D)
Weight: 550 g
Formats Supported: "PlayStation" CD-ROM, Audio CD
Available September 29, 2000
Interfaces: Controller port (2)
Memory Card slot (2)
AV Multicable output (1)
Power Supply AC 100V, 50/60 Hz
DC IN 7.5V
Accessories included: "DualShock" analog controller (1)
AV Multi cable (1)
AC Adapter (1)
Basic Specifications and Features
CPU 32 bit RISC (R3000 custom)
Clock speed 33.8688 MHz
Main Memory 2MB
Graphics PlayStation GPU
Graphics Memory 8Mbit
Sound SPU 24 ch
Sound Memory 4Mbit
Disc Drive CD-ROM 2 times speed
Available Accessories:
"DualShock" analog controller SCPH-110 SRP 3,000 JPY
Ray Maguire, Managing Director of Sony Computer Entertainment UK, confirmed that
PS one will be launched on September 29, 2000 before the introduction of
PlayStation 2 and that it will support the existing PlayStation PAL software catalogue of nearly
900 existing titles and more than 200 additional titles due for release before the end
of this year.
"PlayStation continues to enjoy market dominance in the UK and has been described
as an icon of the Nineties. Now on this very significant date, we have decided to launch a new
version of PlayStation given a 21st Century makeover. This is an incredibly exciting time for
PlayStation - the new PS one model with extended portability and future mobile phone
connectivity will allow us to explore new opportunities for PlayStation in this network
era. PS one is a bold new addition to the PlayStation family. Meanwhile, PlayStation 2 will offer
a completely new computer entertainment system when it is released on November 24, 2000.
It is our intention to exploit the networking and portability opportunities presented through the adapter
cable and LCD screen in the UK. Although we are unable to comment on specific launch
dates at this time, we would like to confirm that these features will be incorporated over time in the PAL market."
T2, Reservoir Dogs and Angel Heart DVD Special Editions announced...
Thanks to the
R2 Project
for the following info (I presume my copy is on its way in the post):
Momentum have officially announced Terminator 2 for January 29th next year.
Contained on two DVD 9 discs, the Ultimate Edition boasts a vast array
of additional features and added extras. There are three versions of
the feature itself - the Theatrical Version, the Special Edition Version
which contains 15 minutes of additional footage), and the Extended
Special Edition Version which contains five minutes of
never-seen-before footage and is accessible only via a secret code;
plus three documentaries covering the making of the film, the special
effects and the creation of the Terminator 2 3D ride at Universal
Studios, CA.
If that isn't enough to keep fans happy, there are also commentaries
from James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger and the special effects
team; DTS and THX audio streams; extensive behind-the-scenes
footage, a library of international trailers including six from Japan;
4,500 stills and images; a production diary and the entire script.
Mix that with the moving menus and transition sequences created by
the original effects team and you can really see why the Ultimate
Edition has garnered such amazing reviews.
The special features on the R2 DVD are :
6 hrs of content over 40 special features including never-before-seen footage
32 page collectors booklet.
Documentaries -
'Making of T2' featurette
'T2: More Than Meets the Eye' featurette
NEW -
'The Making of T2: 3D: Breaking the Screen Barrier' - in-depth look
into making of MCA/Universal theme park attraction 'Terminator 2: 3-D:Battle
Across Time' with state of the art technology and a seamless blend of film and
live performances.
Special Features -
additional features which cover every aspect of T2: Judgement Day
film-making process, from make-up to visual effects.
Cast and crew Info,
Teasers,
NEW TRAILERS,
Entire Screenplay
Over 700 Story boards,
DVD ROM -
DVD-ROM program allows viewing of film while simultaneously reading the
script and looking at storyboards. Also links to online websites.
TECHNICAL FEATURES -
Newly Remastered,
THX Test Signal Package
THX Certified
16.9 Widescreen - Theatrical Version
16.9 Widescreen - Special Edition Version
NEW! Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX
NEW! DTS 5.1 ES
Dolby Surround 2.0
audio Commentary Featuring 26 Members of Cast and Crew
Digitally Mastered
English Subtitles.
The disk is priced ay £24.99 and has an 18 certificate.
Will it be uncut though?
Momentum have also announced 2 versions of RESERVOIR DOGS for the 20th of
November.
Released by Momentum Pictures Home Entertainment, the DVD incudes
a special introduction to the film by Tarantino himself. For the
collector the title will also be available in a limited edition gift set
including a paperback biography of the director called 'Tarantino -
The Man and His Movies' and an exclusive set of ten collector's
postcards specially produced for the DVD).
The standard DVD will retail for £19.99 (RRP) and the limited edition
box set for just £29.99 (RRP).
Reservoir Dogs was genuinely revolutionary for its time, and its violent
content still causes controversy both sides of the Atlantic. Certainly it
paved the way for future writers and directors and inspired a look and
feel which can still be seen influencing such films as 'Lock Stock and
Two Smoking Barrels', 'Snatch' and 'Love, Honour and Obey'.
Starring Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Steve Buscemi, and Tim Roth
as Messrs White, Blonde, Pink et al, Reservoir Dogs is the tale of a
motley crew of thieves, brought together by a small-time mob boss to
carry out a diamond heist. The plan starts to fall apart when the cops
up within moments - so quickly in fact that it is clear the robbers
have a rat in their midst. One thing's for sure ... its going to be an
unpleasant fate for the perpetrator.
The DVD's introduction to the film, entitled A Directors Profile , offer
a personal insight into Tarantino's work, his thinking and his
idiosyncracies. It also picks up on his inspirations, the way he has
collected ideas and influences from an eclectic mix of his own
favourite movies; the way some of the characters and details weave
the plot of Pulp Fiction; and how by harking back to earlier movies,
and blending them with his own unique style, he created a cinematic
zeitgeist for the '90's.
Also announced is a special edition of Angel Heart for the 27th of
December as part of a collection called "The Directors Chair". Each disk in
the collectors chair collection will be accompanied by a full-colour book giving even more background on
the films and directors, including a collation of articles and reviews from the original
theatrical release and a foreward by the director. Here is what the PR has to say anout
the Angel Heart disk:
For Angel Heart, MPHE has teamed up with Alan Parker to record a
feature length director's commentary and film an exclusive interview,
as well as including on the DVD three 'Making Of' featurettes and
behind-the-scenes footage.
Alan Parker's commentary gives the feature a new dimension and
incredible insights as he talks through his influences, intentions and
thoughts behind this disturbing cinematic masterpiece which continues
to stand the test of time.
Sony finally lifted the lid on its European PlayStation 2 software launch
line up today, revealing that no fewer than 33 titles will be available for
the format across 17 countries across the continent on the November 24th
launch date.
The PS2 will be also be available in Australia and New Zealand on 30th
November 2000 and Poland, the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iceland and
South Africa and some Mediterranean countries before Christmas.
63 titles will be available by the end of March 2001, which Sony claims is
the largest ever library at launch by any platform.
According to Sony SCEE president Chris Deering, the 500,000 units available
at launch will be more than three times more than the launch of the original
PlayStation in 1995.
Sony plan to have one million PS2 units available across Europe by the end
of December 2000 and three million by the end of March 2001.
Deering added: "Our software line up demonstrates just how far studios from
Europe, North America and Japan have been able to push the system in what
has been a relatively short development time. During the next few months
consumers will see even more show-case, ground-breaking PlayStation(r)2
titles, as developers build on their expertise, whilst striving to add
innovative new features, immersive gameplay elements and compelling
storylines to all future releases.
We are very pleased that the development and publishing community has given
such overwhelming support to the PAL markets. To have 90 titles in the space
of 4 months demonstrates the smooth transition that developers have made in
creating software titles and the enormous popularity that PlayStation(r)2
has engendered amongst the Industry as a whole.''
Titles scheduled for PlayStation 2 during the launch period :
AquaAqua-Wetrix 2., developed by Zed 2, published by SCI
Disney's Dinosaur developed and published by Ubisoft
Dynasty Warriors, developed by Koei, published by Midas
Eternal Ring, developed by From Software, published by Crave
Evergrace, developed by From Software, published by Crave
F1 World Grand Prix developed and published by Konami
F1 World Racing Championship developed and published by Ubisoft
Fantavision, developed by SCEI, published by SCEE
FIFA 2001, developed and published by Electronic Arts
Gradius 3 and 4 developed and published by Konami
ISS, developed and published by Konami
Kessen, developed by Koei, published by Electronic Arts
Madden NFL 2001 developed and published by Electronic Arts
Midnight Club, developed by Angel Studios, published by Take 2
NHL 2001, developed and published by Electronic Arts
Pro RC Revenge, developed and published by Acclaim
Rayman Revolution developed and published by Ubisoft
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing[S1](tm): Round 2, developed and published by Midway
Ridge Racer V developed by NAMCO, developed and published by SCEE
Silent Scope 2 developed and published by Konami
SSX Snowboard Supercross, developed and published by Electronic Arts
Super Bust A Move, developed by Taito, published by Acclaim
Swing Away Golf, developed by T&E Software, published by Electronic Arts
Smugglers Run, developed by Angel Studios, published by Take 2
Summoner, developed by Volition, published by THQ
Tekken Tag Tournament, developed by NAMCO, published by SCEE
Timesplitters, developed by Free Radical Design, published by Eidos
Type S developed and published by Electronic Arts
Theme Park World developed and published by Electronic Arts
Top Gear Daredevil developed and published by Kemco
Track and Field developed and published by Konami
Wild Wild Racing developed and published by Rage Games
X Squad developed by EA, published by Electronic Arts
13 further titles will come in December including the key titles:
Cool Pool, developed by Ornith, published by Take 2
Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore, developed by Tecmo, published by SCEE
F1 Championship Season 2000, developed and published by Electronic Arts
H30 Surfing, developed by Team 17, published by Take2
NBA 2001, developed and published by Electronic Arts
Orphen, developed by Kadokawa Shoten, published by Activision
Streetfighter(r) EX3, developed by Arika, published by Capcom
Stunt GP, developed by Team 17, published by Titus Interactive
A further 50 titles will be available between January 2001 and March 2001
including:
Donald Duck Quack Quack Attack developed and published by Ubisoft
Dark Cloud, developed by SCEI, published by SCEE
Starwars:Starfighter developed, published by LucasArts
Knockout Kings 2001 developed, published by Electronic Arts
Herdy Gerdy developed by Core Design, published by Eidos
Eden developed by Core Design, published by Eidos
The Bouncer developed and published by Squaresoft
The World is Not Enough developed and published by Electronic Arts
Unreal Tournament developed by Epic, published by Infogrames
Wipeout Fusion developed and published by SCEE
Gran Turismo[S2](tm) 3 developed by Polyphony Digital, published by SCEE
Formula 1 2001, developed, published by SCEE
Moto GP, developed by NAMCO, published by SCEE
Confirmed territories pre Christmas 2000:
November 24th :
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Italy
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Holland
Luxembourg
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
November 30th
Australia
New Zealand
Before Christmas 2000
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Iceland
Israel
Malta
Poland
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
UAE
Warner Brothers and Icon have announced Kevin & Perry Go large" for the 13th
of November. Priced at £19.99 the disk will feature a 1.85:1 widescreen
picture, although there is no word on the sound format. Extras features for
the disk will be:
Audio Commentary by Harry Enfield, Ed Bye and David Cummings
"Kevin's guide to being a teenager" documentary
Teaser trailer /Theatrical trailer/TV Spots/ Radio Spots/ Big Girl Music video
Ibiza Dance masterlass
Kevin's interactive large quiz
Special effects reel - secret of the floater /zit gun and more cast and crew interviews
Web links to the official Kevin and Perry website.
On top of that lot the menus will feature exclusive menu transitions staring
Harry Enfield as Kevin.
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Who will be in Red Dwarf: The Movie...?
It appears that shooting has begun on the £40m movie, but in addition
to the regular cast, big-name cameos will include Madonna and
Jackie Chan.
Whether it can improve on the last few series will remain to be seen.
Factory Records: The Movie...
Yes, the Manchester record label, co-owned by Anthony H. Wilson and
New Order, also home to their music and that of Joy Division
and Happy Mondays, is to be made into a film.
Covering the period from 1976-92, Steve Coogan is tipped to play
Anthony H. Wilson, but no other names have been touted as of yet.
Wilson's club The Hacienda may now be closed after idiots with guns
getting in the way, but it was always overpriced anyway. Better to stick
with the Paradise Factory on Princess Street in Manchester, not
far from the gay village. Weekend nights may be designated gay nights, but
you'll find there's just as many straight people in there anyway.
I think the Friday nights are better anyway. Apart from being a lot cheaper
to get in, there's much better music to hear, whereas Saturdays are more for
hardcore dance tracks.
Jet Set Radio in trouble in Milwaukee...
Council passes resolution asking Sega to cancel graffiti game release
A video game in which digital kids on skates cruise through a fictional
city spraying graffiti on public buildings has city officials seeing red.
The Milwaukee Common Council wants Sega of America to cancel the U.S.
release of Jet Set Radio, saying the game promotes graffiti vandalism, a
problem the city has been combating since the early 1990s. The council
recently passed a resolution asking Sega to stop making the game.
"It lionizes taggers as these creative artists," said Alderwoman Suzanne
Breier.
"Milwaukee is the only city so far to complain about the game, scheduled for
release in the United States Oct. 31", Sega spokeswoman Gwendolyn Marker
said. "Basically, we have no plans to stop publishing Jet Set Radio,".
The game, already available in Japan, features characters armed with spray
paint who try to elude police and spray paint or "tag" as many public
buildings as possible without getting caught.
In the Japanese version, pop-up phrases offer a running commentary on the
game, including phrases such as "Get paint, do damage," "Nothing like
defacing a little public props" and "Look out! It's the MAN."
Marker said the game does not condone acts of vandalism. "It's a fantasy. It
celebrates graffiti as art," she said.
She said U.S. content standards are different and the phrases likely would
not appear in the latest version. She declined to elaborate, saying the game
was still in development.
"The game also contains a warning saying graffiti vandalism is a crime",
Marker said.
But that's not enough for Milwaukee officials.
The resolution the Milwaukee Common Council passed unanimously also
denounced the game, saying it makes defacing public property seem fun and
cool to young people.
Breier said she planned to ask other Wisconsin municipalities to draft
similar resolutions.
The city spends $1 million a year on graffiti prevention and cleanup and
anticipates an even bigger problem after Jet Set Radio is released,
according to the resolution the council passed.
"Milwaukee saw an explosion of graffiti in the early 1990s and began to
aggressively fight such vandalism, including passing an ordinance making it
illegal to sell spray paint or wide-tipped markers to minors. Milwaukee has
seen a steep decrease in the last four years in graffiti vandalism,"Police
Capt. William Fadrowski said.
October 16th sees the release of Cold Feet Series 2 and given the
criticism levelled at the first series' 2-disc set, because it was cropped
to 4:3 instead of being in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen, Granada's PR dept.
told me they'd pass my review onto their "senior people".
I so hope this means that both series will be released properly. After all,
if Granada can't get hold of their own widescreen masters then who else will?
Check out my
Cold Feet Series 1 review
to see why it's a problem.
October 23rd brings us The Very Best of Rising Damp (120 mins),
An Audience with Tom Jones (in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen!) and
Jeeves & Wooster Complete Series 1
Paramount have announced "Saving Private Ryan" for the 6th of November
priced at £19.99. The disk will be 1.85:1 anamorphic, with a DD 5.1 soundtrack.
Extras are :
Return To Normandy Documentary
Into The Breach Documentary
Two Theatrical Trailers
This is going to be an interesting title when it comes out. The picture on the R1
disk gave US punters a lot of problems trying to understand the distinct
quality that the Spielberg had given it. Lets hope the UK disk matches that
quality !
U-571 from EiV in DTS? No
The R1 release of Sub Movie "U-571" will contain a DTS soundtrack, but as
this is an EiV title in the UK I thought I'd check just in case EiV would be
adding a DTS track to their release due in December. No such luck I'm afraid,
so it looks like DD 5.1 only for that release.
T2 UK delayed until 2001
The R2 release of "Terminator 2: Ultimate edition" has been put back until the
29th of January. I'm not surprised really, Momentum had a lot of work in
store to get that disk out on time !
The sixth Bond film and the one and only time George Lazenby appeared
as the suave hero, but with any of the suaveness (if there's such a word).
Blofeld pops up in the form of Telly Savalas.
Apparently Warner Brothers are reducing the price of around 150 catalogue
titles by around £2, at least to the trade. Among the titles at the new price
point are "The Iron Giant", "Contact", "Mars Attacks!" and the
"Batman" franchise.
Toy Story Boxset announced
Disney have announced "Toy Story 2" for the 6th of November priced at
22.99. The 25 minutes of extras will be :
Hilarious set of out takes
Making of 'Toy Story 2'
Woody's Round-Up music video
Exclusive behind the scenes with Tim Allen and Tom Hanks
'Luxo Junior' animated short story
Also released on the 6th of November will be "Toy Story" (priced at £22.99)
with the following extras:
Tin Toy' animated short story
The making of 'Toy Story' feature
Real collectors may want to wait for the 27th of November though for " Toy
Story' Collector's Edition" featuring 2 ½ hours of extras as well as "Toy
Story" and "Toy Story 2". The collectors edition will be priced at £49.99.
Disney rental DVDs
We also have confirmation of 3 Rental DVD titles from Disney:
Scream 3, October 30th
Mission to Mars November 13
The Cider House Rules October 30th
The fifth Bond film and Sean Connery's last... well, he said it would
be at the time but we all know what happened later on. In this film, Blofeld
shows his face for the first time as Donald Pleasance.
Look out tomorrow for a review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
It's one of my favourite TV shows in recent years with many a gripping and
heart-rendering moment. When I heard it was coming out on DVD I jumped for joy,
but read this review to find out why you shouldn't buy it, thus sending the
message home to Granada Media...
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the new
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New DVDs out this week
Callan: The Film (15.99, Pinnacle)
Cold Feet: Series 1 (24.99, VCI)
The Darling Buds of May: Best Of (24.99, VCI)
Dick (19.99, Columbia TriStar)
Fear City (19.99, MIA)
Girl, Interrupted (19.99, Columbia TriStar)
Madonna: The Ultimate Collection (24.99, Warner)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (19.99, MGM)
Sex: The Annabel Chong Story (15.99, Metrodome)
She Killed in Ecstacy (19.99, Second Sight)
Sleepless in Seattle (19.99, Columbia TriStar)
Thicker than Water (19.99, MIA)
Thunderheart (19.99, Columbia TriStar)
Tremors 2 (17.99, Universal)
The World at War Vol.1 (19.99, PT Video)
The World at War Vol.2 (19.99, PT Video)
The World at War Vol.3 (19.99, PT Video)
The World at War Vol.4 (19.99, PT Video)
The World at War Vol.5 (19.99, PT Video)
You Only Live Twice (19.99, MGM)
DVD release list updated
I've got a long way to go to completely update the list, but for now I've
added release info for another 341 titless which covers up until January
next year.
I've still got to plug all the technical info that goes in the second half
of the list, but won't get chance to complete that for a little while yet
as it'll take a long long time to do so please bear with me :)
Nintendo's long running stranglehold on the pricing of Game Boy titles looks
set to loosen, with strong rumours that a UK company has begun manufacturing
its own cartridges and will later this year release a batch of low priced
games.
The X-citement builds...
The swell of support for the Xbox keeps on growing - with Microsoft this
week revealing that some 150 companies worldwide have committed to
developing and publishing games for the console.
Capcom set to go solo?
Japanese gaming giant Capcom looks set to become one of Europe's top five
publishers in the near future, after sources in Japan claimed that by April
it will sever its third party relationships and become a standalone
publisher across the continent.
Black & White slips to spring 2001
Black & White, one of this Christmas' sure fire blockbusters has
disappointingly slipped yet again - this time to Spring next year,
it emerged this week.
Peter Molyneux's God sim epic will be submitted to EA for final testing on
October 9th, but Lionhead's future classic is now unlikely to reach
consumers before March next year at the earliest. The game is due for
release on PC, PlayStation and Dreamcast, with an Xbox version almost
certain to join the list of formats later next year.
Lucas ties new EA deals
LucasArts had tied new distribution and publishing agreements with
Electronic Arts for a number of territories - although it has stressed it is
remaining with Activision in the UK.
Gameplay scoops Spanish giant
Having snapped up Dixons' @jakarta stores, Gameplay has now acquired the
CentroMail Group, the largest specialist computer games retailer in Spain,
for an initial consideration of £7 million.
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Universal DVD releases for September/October...
Thanks to Media Group for the DVD Press Pack I've received detailing their
revised releases for September/October.
September 18th :
I.D.: A superb and hard-hitting drama about football violence
and what happens when policeman Reece Dinsdale gets way too involved.
Also starring Warren Clarke, Sean Pertwee and Saskia Reeves,
the only info given is that it's in 4:3 fullscreen. We have been promised
"extra features" when it's out though.
October 2nd :
To Die For: A black comedy with Nicole Kidman as a TV
weather forecaster. Extras include a picture gallery, filmography, trailer
and cast interviews, but no other details are given.
El Cid: Epic drama with Charlton Heston and Sophia
Loren with a picture gallery, biogs and a 'making of', but no news on
the pictures/sound format.
Walkabout: Nicolas Roeg drama with Jenny Agutter,
a moving main menu, picture gallery, Roeg biog, trailer and an aboriginal
history including interactive maps.
October 16th :
Gridlock'd: An exceptional comedy/drama about two junkies
(Tim Roth and the late Tupac Shakur) trying to kick the habit
while the third member of their jazz band (the silky-smooth Thandie Newton)
goes too far. Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, 16:9 widescreen, a photo gallery,
trailer and a Tupac biog and filmog.
The Fall of the Roman Empire: Another Roman epic like the recent
Gladiator, this release (in Dolby Digital 5.1 sound and 16:9 widescreen)
comes with its own trailer and Gladiator extras: trailer and 'making
of'.
October 23rd :
Darkman 3: Die Darkman Die: Second sequel, again with Arnold
Vosloo and now joined by Jeff Fahey, with extras in the form of
trailers. The film is in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen.
DVD PR round-up...
Thanks to the
R2 Project
for some of the following info. I've received some of it myself, but Andy's
got the OCR, not me :)
Columbia's DVD line-up for November and December
Columbia have announced their line-up for November and the proposed disks for
December.
”Stuart Little”27th November Certificate: U RRP: £19.99
Special Features: Visual Effects Interactive Featurette, ‘Making It Big’: HBO
Special Featurette, Two Feature Length Commentaries, Six Deleted Scenes with
Director’s Commentary, Outtakes, Boat Race: Early Concept Reel with Director’s
Commentary, Artist’s Screen Tests, Book Reading with optional Reading By
Michael J. Fox, Stuart’s Central Park Adventure Game, Weblinks, ‘Race with
Stuart’ Hasbro Interactive Game, Roadster Interactive Game, Music Videos
”GLADIATOR”21st November Certificate: 15 Format: 2discsRRP:£24.99
Special Features: Disc One features: Full widescreen feature film (1:1.85) including audio commentary with Ridley Scott (Director), John Mathieson (Director of Photography), and Pietro Scalia (Editor). Disc Two features: Gladiator Games – a
50 minute documentary’ providing an historical background on the Gladiators of Ancient Rome, Making the Music for Gladiator, Story Board Comparison,
Production Journal with over 100 pages, Production Notes, Theatrical Trailers, Cast and Crew Biographies,
20 minutes of Deleted Scenes, Photo Gallery
”BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI”6th November Certificate: U Format: 2 discs RRP:£22.99
Special Features: Making Of Bridge On The River Kwai Featurette - 60 min including contributions by Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas and Brian de Palma, Featurette: 'The Rise & Fall Of A Jungle Giant' 6 mins,
Featurette, An Appreciation by John Millius 10 mins, 'Building The Bridge' - desktop game, Map & History Of The Events, Gallery - Cast & Production art, Screensavers, plus much more
”MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN” 6th November Certificate: U RRP: £19.99
Special Features: Interactive Menus, Two Trailers including ‘Muppets From Space’
”ELMO IN GROUCHLAND” 13th November Certificate: U RRP: £19.99
Special Features: 5 min Making Of Documentary, Trailers, 30 second intro from ‘Elmo And Bug’
”JOAN OF ARC” 13th November Certificate: 15 RRP: £19.99
Special Features: 24min Featurette, 2 Theatrical Trailers, Isolated Score, Filmographies
”SIMON SEIZ” 13th November Certificate: 12 RRP: £19.99
Special Features: Filmographies, Original Theatrical Trailer, Original Theatrical Trailer for 'Double Team'
”SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS” 13th November Certificate: 15 RRP: £19.99
Special Features: Spotlight on Location 22min documentary, Director’s Production Notes, Cast & Filmaker’s Biographies, Menu Music
”SPARTACUS” 20th November Certificate: 12 tbc RRP: £19.99
Special Features: Trailer, Production Notes, Filmographies
”AMERICAN GRAFFITI” 20th November Certificate: tbc RRP: £19.99
Special Features: 78min Making Of Documentary, Weblinks, Filmographies, Production Notes, Trailer
”THE JERK” 20th November Certificate: 15 RRP: £19.99
Special Features: Production Notes, Theatrical Trailer
”IRON EAGLE” 20th November Certificate: 15 RRP: £19.99
Special Features: Filmographies of Lou Gossett Jr, Jason Gedrick, David Suchet, and Director Sidney J. Furie
”NO WAY BACK” 20th November Certificate: 18 RRP: £19.99
Special Features: Original Theatrical Trailer, Filmography of Russell Crowe
”HANGING UP” 27th November Certificate: 15 RRP: £19.99
Special Features: Original Theatrical Trailer, Featurette, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes, Filmographies
”THE NUTTIEST NUTCRACKER & BUSTER & CHAUNCEY’S SILENT NIGHT” 27th November Certificate: U RRP: £19.99
BUSTER & CHAUNCEY’S SILENT NIGHT Special Features:: Trailer, 3 Sing-Alongs - “Christmas In Oberndorf,” “Things That I Have Collected,” and “Silent Night”
THE NUTTIEST NUTCRACKER Special Features: Trailer, Sing-Along – “Keep The Faith,” Set top multi-level game played via DVD Remote
This double DVD contains two great family titles on only one disc. The Nuttiest Nutcracker is a fun-filled adaptation of the Christmas favourite The Nutcracker Prince. Buster & Chauncey’s
Silent Night is an animated “tail” of how two mice created the beloved hymn “Silent Night.”
And in December
OLIVER 4th DECEMBER
UNCLE BUCK 4th DECEMBER
SWEET & LOWDOWN 4th DECEMBER
BAD BOYS CE 4th DECEMBER
THE CRAFT CE 4th DECEMBER
PAPILLON 4th DECEMBER
GUNS OF NAVARONE 4th DECEMBER
28 DAYS 4th DECEMBER
STAND BY ME 4th DECEMBER
ANNIE 11th DECEMBER
CIRCUS 11th DECEMBER
BATS 11th DECEMBER
LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST 11th DECEMBER
FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME 18th DECEMBER
EiV's September/October line-up
EiV have announced their September and October lineup. Note some of these are stated as the 18th of September but We believe they will now come out on Monday, the 25th of September.
Magnolia 18th of September. As we know there will be two releases, a 2 disk set at £19.99 and a single disk version (no price stated). In the two disk set , disk 1 contains the feature whilst disk 2 has a Music video Save Me,
Tom Cruise's Frank Mackey Seminar, Frank Mackey infomercial, TV Spots and a documentary diary. The single disk set contains only the feature. The feature is presented widescreen 16:9
it says (I hope they meant 2.35:1)
Tumble weeds 18th of September Includes the trailer.
Next Friday. 25th of September. 16:9 letterbox ratio.
American Psycho 9th of October. The DVD includes 7 minutes of deleted scenes, a 2 minute trailer and 35 minutes of on set interviews. Sound is DD 5.1 and the picture is widescreen 16:9. The certificate is 18 while the running time is
TBC.
Desperate measures 23rd of October. The price is £19.99 and the disk features DD 5.1 sound and a picture ratio of 16:9.
Boiler Room 23rd October.
Buffy on DVD
The Series 1 Buffy The Vampire Slayer DVD collection.
The date has been set for 27th November with a price tag of £44.99.
The picture ratio will of course be the 4:3 while the sound is 2.0 Surround. Total running time (not including extras) will be 528 minutes.
Here's what we get in the way of extras:
Episode commentaries: Joss Whedon
Interviews with Joss Whedon & David Boreanez
Music Video: I Quit
Pilot Script (10 pages)
Cast Biographies (approx 50 pages)
Trailers, Photo Gallery
What about the packaging you ask ? Well, from the PR:
Enclosed in a stunning gloss print package that unfolds to reveal a spectacular crucifix shape, Buffy DVD boxset discloses three discs full of superb special features and extras.
The Episodes are:
Welcome to the Hellmouth
The Harvest
Witch
Teacher's Pet
Never Kill A Boy on the first Date
The Pack
Angel
I, Robot….You Jane
The Puppet Show
Nightmares
Out of Mind, Out of Sight
Prophecy Girl
Fox's Fight Club
The official announcement for Fight Club complete with a list of extras.
The 2 disk set will be released 6th of November priced at £24.99 at the same
time as the VHS release. The details are as follows:
Disk 1 contains the film with an Audio Commentary by David Fincher plus
Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. The PR doesn't state the
picture or sound ratio but given that the rental release was 2.35:1
anamorphic with a DD5.1 sound mix I'd expect this to be the same.
Disk 2
Tyler Durden Music Video
6 Deleted Scenes
Cast & crew biographies
'Behind the scenes' with multiple angles featurettes
Ed Norton Interview
Trailers & TV spots
Internet spots
Art gallery
Original artwork & storyboards
Oh and the disk is certified as an 18 by the BBFC with a running
time of 133 minutes (minus four seconds of cuts!)
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Updated cinema listings...
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Live in the Manchester area? The list
of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page.
This week's new films are : Space Cowboys, Me Myself & Irene, Play It To
the Bone, Elephant Juice, Going Off Big Time
and reviews of
Cherry Falls,
X-Men,
M:I-2
and
Gone in 60 Seconds
are online now.
The Third World Cops run tings in Jamaica on DVD...
Beverly Hills Cop Jamaica-style as Paul Campbell returns to his
home town of Dungle to stamp out a gun-running racket. He can act, but the
rest make the cast of Eldorado look talented.
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Al Murray, Pub Landlord on Sky One...
New DVDfever reviewer Dan Owen is back with the last of three reviews.
Today he looks at new 'comedy' Time Gentlemen Please, with Al Murray,
Pub Landlord.
Will it be a 'happy hour', or should they 'call time' on it now?
Time Gentlemen Please
is online and on Sky One Mondays at 10.30pm, repeated Sundays at 11pm.
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Amanda Redman in The Sight on Sky One...
New DVDfever reviewer Dan Owen returns with the second of three reviews.
Today he looks at The Sight, a thriller with Amanda Redman and
Andrew McCarthy, first shown a week last Sunday and repeated tonight.
The Sight
is online and on Sky One tonight at 9pm.
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Wallace and Tinky-Winky change their DVD dates...
Thanks to Neelam Tanday at the BBC for confirming that Wallace and
Gromit is now released on December 4th, while Here Come the
Teletubbies is due for release on October 30th.
"Cracking DVDs, Gromit!"
Don't push Rambo when he's out on DVD...
Thanks to the
R2 Project
for the following info on the release details for the Rambo trilogy, priced
at £19,99 apiece, with a proposed boxset for a penny under fifty quid.
First Blood
Rambo First Blood 2
Rambo 3
Certificate:15
Certificate:15
Certificate:18
90 min
92 min
97 min
Picture Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Picture Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Picture Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Sound Format English Dolby Surround German Dolby Surround (remixed) Italian Dolby Surround (remixed) Spanish Dolby Surround (remixed)
Sound Format English Dolby Surround German Dolby Surround Italian Dolby Surround
Sound Format English Dolby Surround German Dolby Surround Italian Dolby Surround Spanish Dolby Surround
Sub Titles English German Italian Spanish Portuguese Turkish
Sub Titles English German Italian Portuguese Turkish
Sub Titles English German Italian Spanish Portuguese Turkish
Trailer I Trailer II
Trailer Documentary: 'The Last American P.O.W.' Documentary: 'Sean Baker-Fulfilling a Dream' Making of: 'Creating the reality of war' Making of: 'Action in the jungle'
Personality profile Sylvester Stallone Interviews Behind the scenes Photo Gallery
Trailer I Theatrical Trailer Making of Behind the scenes - Scope Behind the scenes - Friendship Photo Gallery
Paula Yates cause of death 'inconclusive'...
The coroner who carried out a post-mortem on Paula Yates' body could
not determine the cause of death. An inquest into the case will open on
Wednesday.
Bob Geldof has been given temporary custody of the orphaned daughter,
Tiger Lily, aged 4, who has been confirmed as a ward of court by Mrs Justice
Hogg.
Tiger Lily won't be the only child in the world to grow up with parents who
have both committed suicide (allegedly), but on the plus side, Tiger won't go
short of dosh and can sell the story to Dominic Moron and all the other
tabloids. Picture the setting :
"The Sun's Bizarre Page: Sat, Sept 13th, 2014.
Dominic Moron interviews Tiger Lily at 18 and asks her how her life has gone
as we approach the 14th anniversary of her mother's death.
Dominic Moron: "Yeah, well, she's a lovely girl and it was me who thought up
the name 'Tasty Tiger', but I did get into a bit of strife when I referred to
her parents as 'Masochistic Michael' and 'Pill-popper Paula'"
After that tragic incidient - of Dominic Moron almost losing his job - he
maintained his apology that 14 years on he could still not lose his trademark
Chris de Burgh haircut."
Get snap-happy with the Creative Webcam Go Plus...
I've never used a webcam or a digital camera, so how does Creative's new
product fare in the happy-snaps stakes? It may not turn you into David
Bailey, but it's a great start for the beginner.
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Harry Enfield's new series - what's the verdict...?
New DVDfever reviewer Dan Owen begins with the first of three reviews.
Today is a critique of Harry Enfield's new series on Sky One and
check back tomorrow and Wednesday for his verdict on The Sight and
Time Gentlemen Please (this one also on tonight).
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COMPETITION WINNERS: Miami Vice on VHS...
The 1980s belonged to cool music, cool cars, cool cops and scumbags in need
of taking down. The 1980s belonged to Miami Vice.
But before Tubbs disappeared from public view and Crockett, aka Don Johnson,
brought us Nash Bridges and a couple of albums (Hey! I have the
Heartbeat album and it rules!), there was the Miami Vice TV
series.
The double-tape sets of Miami Vice go to Paul Robinson and
Emily Hutchinson.
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New DVDs out this week
All American Lay SE (9.99, S Gold & Sons)
Back Seat Bunk Up SE (9.99, S Gold & Sons)
Being John Malkovich (19.99, Columbia TriStar)
The Filth and The Fury (19.99, VCI)
The Gigolo SE (9.99, S Gold & Sons)
Holy Smoke (17.99, VCI)
Les Enfants Du Paradis (19.99 sub, Second Sight)
Missing in Action (19.99, MGM)
Navy Seals (19.99, MGM)
Nympho SE (9.99, S Gold & Sons)
Platoon (19.99, MGM)
Red Dawn (19.99, MGM)
REM: This Film is On (19.99, Warner Music Vision)
REM: Tour Film Live (19.99, Warner Music Vision)
Scarface (19.99, Columbia TriStar)
Shania Twain Live (19.99, Universal)
South Park Vol.8 (19.99, Warner)
South Park Vol.9 (19.99, Warner)
South Park Vol.10 (19.99, Warner)
South Park Vol.11 (19.99, Warner)
Stockings and Suspenders SE (9.99, S Gold & Sons)
Paula Yates dies at 40...
Troubled TV presenter and mother of four badly-named children Paula Yates
was found dead in her West London home yesterday. She was 40.
Police said she was found in bed by a female friend who visited the Notting
Hill property at around 10.15am and she was pronounced dead around an hour
later.
They added that they were treating the death as suspicious pending the
outcome of a post mortem but that there were no signs of violence.
A body was removed from the house at about 1.30pm along with several items.
Paula had tried to commit suicide a few times during her life so this hasn't
been ruled out yet. The coroner's verdict will be heard later today.
Ex-husband Bob Geldof said: "We are all so sad. The loss for all
the children is insupportable."
Her The Tube co-presenter Jools Holland did not say:
"Get down, you groovy fuckers!"
A remake of the Buster Keaton silent movie "Seven Chances"
and is the position Jimmie (Chris O'Donnell) finds himself in as his late
grandfather (Peter Ustinov) bequeaths him $100 million if - and only
if - he gets married in time for his 30th birthday.
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Poo-chi and Yoda news...
POO-CHI SOARS TO NO.2 IN THE TOY CHARTS
Poo-Chi, the loveable interactive puppy from Tiger has climbed its way to the no.2* position in
the toy charts after its launch in mid-June 2000. It has gone head to head with Pokémon and
outdoor play toys that are always popular in summer and snatched the number two slot.
Tim Garner, Tiger Electronics’ UK Managing Director comments: “There’s more than 4.5 million
households that own a dog that’s why we thought that Poo-Chi would be popular. I think his
success is due to his cute looks and personality and that he can communicate with his owners to
let them know how he is feeling.”
The more you care for Poo-Chi™ the happier he will be. Owners can determine the personality
of their Poo-Chi™ by the way it is treated. There is one of five pre-set characters to choose from.
He’ll let you know if he is happy, sad, hungry, angry or ready to have fun. Make him happy by
giving him attention and hear him sing one of six pre-programmed songs including the
Wedding March, Beethoven's 9th and Eine Kleine.
Poo-Chi™ responds to light, touch and sound and has a moving head, ears, legs, mouth and
can stand, sit or dance on his tiptoes! Watch him beg for his bone! Poo-Chi™ will interact with
other Poo-Chi™. They love to dance and sing together.
Poo-Chi™ will come with a bone and his own home that looks like a pet carrier. The hi-tech
'pup' comes in three different colours; purple, blue and pink. SRP: £24.99.
Tiger Electronics has teamed up with Yahoo! Auctions to launch an exclusive Interactive Yoda
that has been signed by Frank Oz, the original voice of Yoda. There is only one signed Yoda on
offer in the UK, it’s a real collector’s piece. Bids for the toy can be made at
http://auctions.yahoo.co.uk from 1 October 2000.
All monies raised by Yahoo! Will be donated to the NSPCC Full Stop Campaign, so parents and
Star Wars fans should think big when bidding for this one of a kind collectible.
Interactive Yoda is a replica of the infamous Jedi Master. Using the voice of Frank Oz, Yoda’s
vocabulary consists of more than 800 words and phrases that help teach budding Jedi Knights
the ways of the force in order to defeat the Darkside. Yoda comes complete with a special
'intelligent' lightsaber that aspiring Jedi use during training sessions with Yoda. There are four
levels of Jedi development to conquer - apprentice, Jedi, Jedi Knight and Jedi Master.
Yoda interacts through a series of sensors: one on each hand, a light sensor, an infrared
transmitter and receiver and a four way position sensor. Following the commands of Yoda,
students will receive physical as well as intellectual and lightsaber training. He can interact with
other Yoda's using infrared technology and requires nourishment and rest in order to rejuvenate
his energies to give training.
What on Earth? It's Vib Ribbon on Sony Playstation...
One of the weirdest games ever made since the last weirdest one, the graphics
and sound are nothing you'd expect and to top it all, you are a rabbit!
Vib Ribbon
is online and out on Sony Playstation now.
Big Brother - Craig wins...
As shown on Channel 4 last night, Craig won the £70,000 prize,
the money 'handed over' to him by evicted public schoolboy toff Nicholas.
All the other ex-contestants appeared alongside him in the final and no doubt
it'll be another ratings hit for them.
However, I have to question the voting. When the third place announcement
was made, Darren, no percentage scores were given and then the phone
lines were open AGAIN?!
Seriously these new votes can't be added into the same poll which would
completely screw up the previous votes cast for Darren could they?
Either way, towards the end Dippy Davina said there was just 2% in
the votes and then a few mins later, the scores were still 51% for Craig
and 49% for Anna.
Craig plans to give all the money to a female friend with Downs Syndrome for
a heart and lung transplant operation in the USA, although they're still
short of their £250,000 target.
British Internet Gaming League Tournament...
ICM and Battletop's British Internet Gaming League Tournament Honours Winners at the Millennium Dome
London, England, 11th September 2000 - ICM, Inc. (International Cyber Marketing) and
Battletop's British Internet Gaming League Tournament went off with a bang at the prestigious
Millennium Dome on Saturday 9th September.
The top four players from six out of the seven competitions automatically
received free plane tickets and hotel accommodation to fly to Korea to compete
in the World Cyber Game Challenge next month (courtesy of Samsung Digital).
The event is organised by ICM and Battletop; Asia's leading Internet rankings
service and will take place in Korea's largest theme park, Everland in Yongin
from October 7 to October 15, 2000.
The UK qualifying event, the British Internet Gaming League tournament (BIGL)
was the biggest online gaming event ever held in the UK and was sponsored by
England's top online gaming service, Barrysworld.com and Samsung Digital.
Trophies were handed out to the lucky BIGL competitors by glamour models
Jordan and Jo Guest. The tournament was hosted by
Aleks Krotoski, presenter of Channel 4's Bits computer games TV show.
The following is a blow-by-blow rundown of the top prizewinners from each of the seven categories/competitions held during the day at
the Millennium Dome. Reviews are by John Bye, courtesy of www.eurogamer.net:
FIFA 2000 - "The final of Battletop's FIFA 2000 soccer tournament at the Millennium Dome ended with Karma
Killer beating DomiGod 3:1 to walk away with the £1700 first prize. It had looked like a walkover until
half time, when DomiGod started to recover, and a spate of second half fouls left Karma Killer two
men down. In the end DomiGod managed to claw back one goal in injury time to keep at least some
of his dignity, but it wasn't enough."
Starcraft - "The grand final of the StarCraft competition ended with strategy veteran
Daishi coming through against Duellist. It was a close start. The two players
began the game within a stone's throw of each other. Daishi soon gained the
upper hand though, surrounding Duellist's base with marines and turrets and
ambushing his troops as they emerged. It was all over rather quickly, with
Daishi's troops moving in for the kill and Duellist having nothing left to respond
with. Both players will be flown to Korea to compete in the World Cyber
Games Challenge."
Age of Empires 2 - "The game was close throughout, with DevilZ.HigH getting the early initiative with a first strike before claiming the center of the map,
which became a battlefield strewn with corpses and burnt out buildings for the rest of the match. In the end it was HigH who came
through and took the victory from his clanmate DevilZ.Loko, taking home the £1400 first prize. Nice."
Unreal Tournament - "Played out on Deck16, Liberator picked up the first frag but his sniper rifle fetish didn't really work out, and Dougal had soon rocketed
his way back into the lead. By half time Dougal seemed to be in control, and pulled out a 5:1 lead at one point. Liberator came back
hard; picking up a couple of sniper shots followed by a shrapnel strike to make it 5:4. In the end it was Dougal who came through
though, picking up two late frags to take the lead out of Liberator's reach. A good game."
Quake 3 - One on One - "The Quake 3 duel competition came down to a hard fought three map match between Timber and Blokey, who had previously faced
off against each other at the UK's CPL-Europe qualifier earlier in the summer. In the end it was Timber who again emerged victorious,
winning on Q3Tourney2, losing out to Blokey's rail on Q3Tourney, and finally taking the win on Q3DM13."
Quake 3 - Clan to Clan - "Meanwhile Timber's friends in Clan 9 (comprised of team members Sujoy,
Xorgal, Doomer, Xenon and Blue) were taking on the new Swedish
"super-clan" the QuadArena AllStars. The All Stars were demolished in short
order on Clan 9's favourite map, Q3DM6, but the second match was much
closer, ending in contentious circumstances with Clan 9 just two frags ahead
on Q3DM7. www.xsreality.com have posted a more detailed report on the
matches for those of you who want to find out more..."
Quake 3 - Free For All - "Prozac came in first place in the Quake 3 - Free for All. Prozac is a member
of Sweden's QuadArena AllStars (the latter came in second in the Quake 3 -
Clan to Clan competition - see above). Prozac received a trophy but is not
eligible for inclusion in the World Cyber Game Challenge."
With the primary backing of Samsung Electronics, a world leader in the
marketing of a full range of state-of-the-art electronics products, the World
Cyber Game Challenge officially kicks off the establishment of an annual
"World Cyber Games". To live up to its name as a truly worldwide event and
the world's largest game competition, the number of participating countries,
scope of events, and amount of prize money will be expanded with each
passing year.
For players who make it into the finals of the World Cyber Game Challenge,
they will go on to compete in the World Cyber Games in 2001. A city to host
the games is yet to be determined, however, Japan, Korea and America are
the current contenders.
Battletop's tournament organisation and ranking service is dedicated to providing the online community with the latest information and
current rankings of global Internet gamers and game players. In addition, Battletop enables its members to play the most popular
multi-player Internet games in real time either with or against other members and provides objective rankings according to game scores
and level of competition.
Battletop aims to raise the profile of Internet games competition, bringing with it big-game tournaments, substantial prize money,
corporate sponsors, higher levels of competition and online, real-time rankings and standings.
Battletop's next qualifying event for the World Cyber Game Challenge is the is the American Internet Gaming League Tournament in
New York City's Times Square from 15-16th September 2000.
Playstation racing games are about to take a U-turn on September 28th, 2000, with the release of SCi's unique and highly original Mille Miglia game. Once described as "The most beautiful race in the world",
this classic 1000 mile race through the Italian countryside and city streets is being brought to Playstation in all it's
picturesque and revved-up glory and who better to advise the developers on the fine details of the race and the
cars than racing legend, Sir Stirling Moss.
In the over populated racing genre, Mille Miglia delivers a new angle,
with stunning scenery, addictive gameplay and an original concept, gamers have the opportunity to participate in
all the classic parts of this race, driving through forests, mountain
tracks and, of course, the major cities. SCi and Sir Stirling Moss have paid close
attention to all the details so that the game is as realistic as possible.
Players will also be able to drive over 18 classic racing cars from three different time frames: 1927 - 1930, 1931 - 1945 and 1946 - 1957 and will be able to drive some of the greatest cars ever made such as the Mercedes 300 SLR in which Moss set the
Mille Miglia race record in 1955, averaging 97.9 mph. He completed the race in 10 hours, 7 minutes, 48 seconds, a record which has never been broken.
Mille Miglia can be played as a fully featured points based championship with the user trying to win all the leagues and unlock all the hidden cars and tracks or, alternatively, it can be played as an arcade game with the sole intention of racing a car
on a track and beating the opposition in one off events. Also featured is a two-player mode, where drivers battle it out to win the race in a head to head situation. Each driver has his own particular strengths, habits and weaknesses, adding to the
overall realism of Mille Miglia. With 12 dynamic camera angles and uncannily accurate playbacks, the game perfectly captures the beauty and skill of its namesake.
Combining Sir Stirling Moss's intimate knowledge of motor sport and the Mille Miglia race in particular, the game is guaranteed to be a huge hit this summer. With a soundtrack by Primal Scream Mille Miglia will be released on the
Sony PlayStation on 28th September 2000. It will be, without a doubt, one of the most visually stunning and original racing games released this year.
The Creatures due to arrive on the Nintendo GameCube...
Cambridge, England - Following on from their recent announcements, Creature Labs announced an exclusive agreement with
SWING! Entertainment to license the popular Creatures brand for Nintendo GameBoy Advance and Nintendo GameCube platforms.
Creatures, the million selling series of PC titles based around mischievous Artificial Life organisms that inhabit a rich and life-like
virtual world, has attracted a cult following since the release of its first title in 1996. Now in its third incarnation, the Creatures series has
seen a remarkable resurgence in popularity in recent months.
SWING! Entertainment Media AG develops, produces and markets software for digital entertainment platforms such as PCs running
under Windows, for video-game consoles, and for network systems (e.g. the Internet) and has secured such licenses as The Flintstones,
The Land Before Time and Tiny Toon Adventures for GameBoy Color.
In this context, SWING! Entertainment Media AG holds the exclusive marketing rights to the products of both companies and intends to
make further acquisitions as regards software development studios and production companies with a view to enhancing its product
portfolio.
Howard Newmark, Publishing Director of Creature Labs, said "We are very excited to be giving our Creatures their first console
outing and are supremely confident that Swing will deliver a compelling product full of the endearing characters which have made
Creatures such an evergreen property."
"The deal with Creature Labs makes us very happy," commented Marco Hüsges,
President Sales and Marketing, SWING! Entertainment Media AG. "Creatures is synonymous with the PC gaming genre, and
has found millions of fans all over the world. Now it's time to give the owners of next generation handhelds the
chance to find out how fantastic this game is, and what a lot of fun it brings to the players."
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine® - The Fallen on PC...
Koch Distribution obtain the distribution rights for
Simon & Schuster Interactive's 3D Action Game
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine® - The Fallen
Koch Distribution announced the British
November 3rd 2000 PC CD release of Simon & Schuster Interactive's critically
acclaimed 3D Third Person Action-Adventure game, "The Fallen" (£29.99), based on
the internationally successful Star Trek: Deep Space Nine® television series. Published
by Pan Interactive in Europe, Koch will distribute the game in Austria, Germany,
Switzerland and the UK.
Energized by an enhanced version of the revolutionary Unreal™ Tournament engine,
The Fallen places the player at the deep inside the heart of an exhilarating 3D
adventure. An ultra-sophisticated camera system takes 3rd person 3D perspective
action-adventure gaming to the next level of PC gaming, whether in close quarters or
wide-open expanses.
Developed by The Collective of Laguna Beach, California, The Fallen is implemented by people whose passion
for quality gaming is fueled with a relentless demand for detail and authenticity. The Fallen propels the DS9
legend into a new galaxy of 3D interactivity. In doing so, The Collective, comprised of brothers Richard and
Douglas Hare, and Gary Priest, have assembled a world class team of leading programmers, artists and designers.
If you're a big fan of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine®, now, for the first time, you can actually control the actions and destiny of your
favorite DS9 characters. Officially sanctioned by Paramount, The Fallen's digital cast is brought to life with the actual voices of Deep
Space Nine's cast. The game utilises a revolutionary multiple-character system, and gives the player three unique and compelling
single-player experiences as Sisko, Kira or Worf.
A custom-designed inverse kinematics and bones animation system provides fluid character movements and ambulatory dexterity, while
a revolutionary facial animation system enables real-time lip-syncing and heightened dramatic interaction between characters. The
Fallen gives the player the impression they are re-enacting an episode of the DS9 TV series.
The Fallen boasts more than 10 new weapons, Federation issue and beyond, all with multiple firing modes. Highly detailed architecture
and intricate lighting techniques provide cinematic ambiance and mood. Each of the three character-paths features over 10 levels of
gameplay across 40 unique, detailed maps, transporting the player through rich, photo-realistic environments never before seen in any
Star Trek® episode or motion picture.
Opposition will come from more than 25 alien species, including an all-new race of bio-analogous creatures called the Grigari.
Brief Synopsis:
The race is on to find three lost red orbs of the Pah-wraiths in this extraordinary Deep Space Nine action/adventure game. The
Cardassians, the Dominion and the Bajorans - plus a mysterious race of terrifying aliens, known only as Grigari - are all vying for control
of the elusive orbs, and each have their own motives. The Federation believes that whoever ends up controlling the three orbs will have
the power to destroy the universe. It's up to Captain Sisko and the Deep Space Nine crew to find before inevitable disaster strikes.
Title: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine®: The Fallen
Format: PC CD (£29.99)
Genre: 3D Person Action-Adventure
Release Date: November 3rd 2000
Developer: The Collective
US Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
European Publisher: Pan Interactive
Distributor: Koch Distribution
Get out on the Highway.'The European Crazy Taxi Tour'...
After a successful residency in Ibiza this summer, Sega's Crazy Taxi will
be going trans-continental this Autumn. Embarking on a whistle stop tour
of Europe's finest football clubs, Crazy Taxi will be participating in
unique promotional activities at Sampdoria FC, St Etienne FC and La
Coruna Deportivo FC.
Kicking off in Genoa on Saturday 16th Sept, Crazy Taxi can be found at
Sampdoria FC's training ground, club shop and then at the match in the
evening against Lazio, where it will be participating in photo shoots
with the players, team staff and the public alike.
Crazy Taxi departs from Genoa on the 18th September, heading for St
Etienne for four days. Crazy Taxi will be performing similar, distinctive
promotional duties with St Etienne FC, including retail events with the
clubs secondary sponsor -Geant.
Finally, Crazy Taxi will arrive in La Coruna on Thursday 28th September
for the last leg of the tour. Five days will be spent here, including a
day at the stadium as Barcelona FC come to town on the 1st October, again
Crazy Taxi will be the hub of all Dreamcast promotions at La Coruna
Deportivo FC including local retail and media acivity plus an online
gaming showcase.
September Granada DVDs delayed...
Their first two discs and both are delayed.
Cold Feet series 1 (still reportedly horrendously cropped to 4:3
instead of 16:9 anamorphic widescreen) and The Darling Buds of May
are now set for release on September 25th.
DVD PR round-up...
Thanks to the
R2 Project
for some of the following info. I've received some of it myself, but Andy's
got the OCR, not me :)
Tartan DVDs
Tartan are planning more DVD releases, but I've yet to receive a single one
of them and I'd quite like a copy of Hard Boiled and Dobermann !
"Of Freaks and Men" 30th October in Russian. Described in the PR thusly:
It's St. Petersburg at the turn of the century. Johann and his assistants specialize in taking erotic photographs depicting the floggings of bare-bottomed women. Handsome but secretive, he connives his way into the peaceful households of
two upper class Russian families, aided by his sinister accomplice, Ivan. Through his cunning, he aims to use the beautiful Lisa and a pair of Siamese twins to his own voyeuristic ends.
Of Freaks and Men is a haunting melodrama of hidden passions and sadomasochistic urges. A bizarre
erotic tale where manipulation, revenge and perversion rule amidst the bourgeois façade of charm and innocence.
Director Alexei Balabanov's latest visual essay in dark absurdism is closer to the wilder shores of Russian literature than to anything seen in recent memory on the Russian screen.
"Night of the Living Dead" The original 1969 version. Released November 20th.
"Donald Cammell's Wild Side" with Christopher Walken, Anne Heche and Joan Chen. Released 6th of November. This is the recut and reconstructed version which restores Donald Cammell's original artistic vision. The DVD will feature an on-set i
nterview with Donald Cammell and his previously unreleased short film "The Argument". The disk will also feature an interview with Anne Heche who talks frankly about the difficulties of playing a lesbian before she came out herself.
Also, Tartan have said that Herschell Gordon Lewis release "Blood feast" and "Color
me Blood Red" have been delayed until 2001. Also released in 2001 will be:
"Two Thousand Maniacs"
"The Gruesome Twosome"
"She-Devils On Wheels"
"The Wizard of Gore"
"Gore Gore Girls"
Chicken Run
Apparently the official PR for the R2 "Chicken Run" will be
arriving soon. The list of features for the R2 disk follows. The first
thing to note is that some of these are quite different from the US release but this
should make the UK disk better than the US release. Of course the disk will be
1.85:1 enhanced for widescreen TV's and will feature a DD 5.1 soundtrack. Here's the
feature:
Commentary track by Nick Park and Peter Lord. This is the same as the R1 release
and was in fact recorded here in London. By all accounts this is an excellent
commentary, very funny with Nick and Pete working very well together.
"Foul Play" making of documentary. This is different
from the US documentary and is tailored more for the UK market.
A 20 minute video interview with Nick Park and Peter Lord who talk about animation
techniques. Again I believe this is an R2 exclusive
Aardman Archive. This is a special section with a retrospective of Aardman's work
and includes clips of Nick's first film, "Morph" and of course
"Wallace and Grommet"
There will be an extensive DVD-ROM section which will include storyboards and a
"how to animate". This is said to be very interactive.
Teaser and Theatrical trailer and the "Chicken Impossible" trailer.
Cast and crew information and production notes.
Audio description track
Future Film Four DVDs
These are very rumored but according to a poster that turned up on the R2 Project's door with a Trade paper next year from Film Four we can expect the following titles:
"Sexy Beast" with Ray Winstone and Ben Kingsley
"Very Annie Mary"M
"The Yards"
"House of Mirth"
"Hamlet" with Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan, Sam Shepard, Diane Venora, and Bill Murray
"Purely Belter"
Of course no dates are known and indeed many of these haven't even made it to the cinema yet.
Are the BBFC prepared to back down?
The new guidelines for the BBFC are now available at:
The Board now feel that the public want to be allowed more freedom in what they watch if a film is an 18.
However the board will still intervene when a a film promotes violent or dangerous activities. This will of course include the
instructive use of drugs.
At the lower end of the spectrum the board will intervene a lot more and will be more
restrictive on the U, 12 and PG certificates. However the 15 certificate may
well allow more sex, especially when portrayed in a loving or developing relationship.
Gone is the list of "banned" swear words
The Board is still trying to make up it's mind as to whether the 12 certificate is mandatory or advisory.
Kevin and Perry - the DVD Special Edition
Rumours are abound that the release of Kevin and Perry from Warner on
20th November will be another in their recent series of "Box Sets". No details
are known but if it's anything like the "Clockwork Orange" set then the DVD
could be packaged with a soundtrack CD or a script book.
The Doors gets an extension
Over in the States "Artisan" are planning on releasing a very special edition
of Oliver Stone's 1991 "The Doors". Some of the extras planned for the
release include:
43 minutes of Deleted Footage
Audio Commentary by Oliver Stone
Making Of
"The Road of Excess" documentary includes behind-the-scenes footage, original concert footage, interviews with Val Kilmer, Frank Whaley, Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, Kevin Dillon, Kathleen Quinlan, Oliver Stone, Robby Krieger, and
Patricia Kennealy-Morrison.
Well good news, this one is another title included in the "Kinowelt/Momentum" deal announced recently. Momentum
can't confirm details on any of their releases yet but would say that his is one of their titles and they have
a policy of matching, if not exceeding other versions features. When the disk does appear I'm sure we won't be disappointed !
Henry gets a reprieve
Mosaic have announced Henry portrait of a serial killer 2: Mask of Sanity for release 18th of September priced at £15.99.
The disk features a trailer, production notes, facts and a Photo Gallery.
There's no details on the sound or picture format but expect Stereo and 4:3 aspect ratio.
Bruce Lee - another DVD documentary
IMC Vision have announced "Bruce Lee, Path of the Dragon." for the 9th of October for £15.99.
The disk features a 4:3 Stereo transfer of the documentary looking at the history of Martial Arts
and the impact of Bruce Lee on the culture. The disk includes Lee's famous "fight" with Chuck Norris
as well as clips and videos from Lee's films including outtakes from the
unfinished "Game of Death".
Any Given Sunday
Warner have announced "Any Given Sunday" for the 27th of November. The 2 disk set will cost just £19.99 while the film will be presented as 1.85:1 with a DD 5.1. The details of the extas are as follows:
4 sensational music videos including Jamie Foxx and LL Cool J
Out takes
Trivia games
Screen tests & auditions including Jamie Foxx and screen test 'The Lunch'
Extra footage including deleted / extended scenes with optional commentary
The Whole Nine Yards
Warner Brothers have also announced Bruce Willis in "The Whole Nine Yards" for the 20th of November. Priced at £19.99 the disk features a 1.85:1 picture and DD 5.1 sound. Extras include:
Turn it on and switch them off with Lights Out 2000...
Something a bit different on DVDfever from now until the end
of the week, we have some gadgets and gizmos courtesy of Tiger Toys.
The fourth and final item is an update on the popular 'Lights Out' game
in which you have to press the buttons in the right order to win the game,
or else you'll end up with more on than you began with.
Something a bit different on DVDfever from now until the end
of the week, we have some gadgets and gizmos courtesy of Tiger Toys.
The third item is an Interactive Yoda who teaches you the ways of the Force,
Luke. Carry out your tasks properly or, "you must unlearn what you have
learned".
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Live in the Manchester area? The list
of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page.
This week's new films are : Shaft, The Cell, Keeping the Faith,
O Brother Where Art Thou?
and reviews of
Cherry Falls,
X-Men,
M:I-2
and
Gone in 60 Seconds
are online now.
2 Point 4 Children actor Gary Olsen has died...
Haven't seen this mentioned anywhere other than on teletext...
Gary Olsen, who starred as the father in that sitcom and also appeared
in Channel 4's excellent Prospects and the comedy Up N Under
has died aged 42. It's believed he was suffering from cancer.
He died in Australia and his career ranged across films, theatre and TV, with
more than 30 productions to his credit.
He most recently starring in the British gangster movie, 24 Hours in
London, released in July (never heard of it myself).
Can you solve the puzzle in Wheel of Fortune: Deluxe Edition...?
Something a bit different on DVDfever from now until the end
of the week, we have some gadgets and gizmos courtesy of Tiger Toys.
The second item is the follow-up from the game of the TV show, Wheel of
Fortune. Spin the wheel, score loads of money, then lose it all and go
bankrupt. :)
Charlton Heston finds the Planet of the Apes on DVD...
DVDfever reviewer Mark Bubien is back again this week with the first
in what became a five-strong series of films which I've not seen myself, but
I may remember the musical version starring Troy McClure from The Simpsons.
Twice as long as the VHS release, this DVD contains all the promos from
both Performance and Cocktails and Word Gets Around as well
as a picture gallery and behind-the-scenes footage on many of the songs on
display.
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Talk Talk Forum
forum.
The Dolby Digital amplifiers are alive with The Sound of Music on DVD...
DVDfever reviewer Mark Bubien returns with the classic Julie
Andrews musical, out now on Region 1 DVD with stacks of extras, which
is on TV ever single Christmas.
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COMPETITION TIME: Win Miami Vice on VHS...
The 1980s belonged to cool music, cool cars, cool cops and scumbags in need
of taking down. The 1980s belonged to Miami Vice.
But before Tubbs disappeared from public view and Crockett, aka Don Johnson,
brought us Nash Bridges and a couple of albums (Hey! I have the
Heartbeat album and it rules!), there was the Miami Vice TV
series.
Click on the picture on the right to enter the competition.
Three new entries in the Top 3, but who stole the top slot...?
Broadcast on Channel 4 last night and presented, unfortunately, by Zoe Ball,
you can now find online a complete list of the worst moments from TV ever.
Strong Language on DVD: Is it f**king crap or what...?
A 77-minute vox pop diatribe as 16 people from different walks of life aged
20 to 31 tell their life stories commenting on various parts of life from
Britpop to Beer, One Night Stands to Ecstacy and Clothes to Aids.
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Big Brother - Melanie's out...!
Last night, cold-hearted two-timing bitch Melanie was voted out of the house
with a massive 69%.
That leaves Darren, Anna and Craig in there for the final week.
I predict Darren will come third, and so interviewed in the studio when ejected
in the first of two hour-long shows next Friday at 8.30pm, whilst Craig
will win over Anna in the second show at 10.30pm.
DVD PR round-up...
Check out the following news for Buffy the Vampire Slayer,
Young Frankenstein,
Forthcoming VCI DVDs,
BBC's official autumn line-up,
Sex: the Annabel Chong Story,
Frampton comes alive with Santana and Manilow,
Pokémon
and Forthcoming Warner Music Vision DVDs
Thanks to the
R2 Project
for some of the following info. I've received some of it myself, but Andy's
got the OCR, not me :)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
A couple of confirmations from inside Fox on the Buffy disks:
The SRP is set at £44.99 which seems reasonable to me given the extras
that may make it onto the disks.
The set will consist of 3 disks and not 4 or 5 as we previously mentioned.
There will be an audio commentary on the first two episodes by Joss Whedon
Young Frankenstein
Some details on the extras for Young Frankenstein. The disk is due out on the 23rd of October and should
feature the following extras:
Outakes and bloopers
Deleted scenes
Trailers and TV spots
36 minute featurette featuring cast and crew interviews and behind the scenes footage. The featurette is entitled Making Frankincense out of Frankenstein
Mexican Interviews (no one seems quite sure what these are though !)
Forthcoming VCI DVDs
VCI will be releasing the FilmFour title Down to You on the 13th of
November. This romantic comedy stars Julia Styles and Freddie Prinze Jr.
Currently the confirmed specs are 16:9 anamorphic with DD5.1 audio. Extras are:
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
Cast & Crew Interviews
On The Set
Billie Myers Music Video - It All Comes Down To You
Filmfour/VCI have announced Ghost Dog:The Way of the Samurai for
release 23rd of October priced at £19.99.
The disk will be 16:9 anamorphic with a DD5.1 soundtrack.
The extras announced for the disk include out-takes and the theatrical traler.
VCI/Filmfour have announced the Red Violin for
2nd October. The disk will be priced at £19.99 and will feature a 16:9
anamorphic print and Dolby Surround soundtrack. Extras are still to be
confirmed but will include the Theatrical trailer.
Finally from the VCI camp, Holy Smoke has been put back to the 25th of
September. The VHS rental release is still set for 11th September and no reason
has been given.
BBC's official autumn line-up
I guess my copy's still stuck in the ever-wonderful postal service, but here's
the line-up.
Doctor Who: The Robots of Death. 9th of October £19.99. extras
include :
Writers commentary on the recording of the episode
10 minutes of shots and footage of test runs on the models used in the episode
Image Stills gallery
Production Notes
Production team's floor plan
Doctor Who: The Spearhead from Space 4th December £19.99.
Details are still sketchy in the PR material but it is said to include a
commentary track by Nicholas Courtney, a UNIT trailing film and a previously
unused Jon Pertwee sequence.
The League of Gentlemen. 13th of November £19.99. Extras include:
Behind the scenes look at how the series was conceived.
180 minute commentary by the League of Gentlemen
Original Production notes, drawings and a virtual tour of Royston Vasey
Bravo Two Zero 16th October £19.99. Extras include:
Never before seen footage of Sean Bean and the principal actors involved
in special training with the South African SAS
A 20 minute interview with Andy McNab on the Bravo Two Zero mission and
life as an SAS Soldier
Pride & Predudice 23rd October £29.99. This is said to be
anamorphic and includes a making of Documentary.
Life of Birds 16th October, £34.99. Includes 40 minutes of
unseen footage (segments at the end of each program I believe.) According to
the sleeve the massive running time of 530 minutes is spread across 3 DVD9
disks.
BlackAdder Series 2 6th November £19.99
Balck Adder Series 3 4th December £19.99
Only Fools and Horses - The Jolly Boys' Outing 6th November £19.99
Absolutely Fabulous Series 1 20th November £19.99. Includes 15
minutes of Outtakes
The Complete Only Fools and Horses Series One 20th November £19.99
Only Fools and Horses: The Frog's Legacy 20th November £19.99
The Last ever Fast Show Volume 1 4th December £19.99
Sex: the Annabel Chong Story.
Released 30th September is Sex: the Annabel Chong Story.
On January 19 1995, Annabel Chong, a 22 year old undergraduate in gender
studies, embarked on a marathon crusade to secure fame and notoriety. Her
Feat:- having sex with 251 men in 10 hours.. However the film is much more
than a sex movie and looks at Annabel's life and how she came to attempt this
feat. The picture is presented 4:3 full frame and is priced at £15.99
Frampton comes alive with Santana and Manilow
AvIvA have announced three more music titles all with both DD5.1 or DTS sound.
Carlos Santana: Supernatural Live will be released on the 18th of
September priced at £19.99. As well as the concert the disk features more
than 55 minutes of bonus features :
4 Music videos Smooth, Maria Maria, Put your lights on and Corazan
Espinado
Santana interview and photo gallery
Behind the scenes rehearsal footage featuring Wayne Shorter/ Apache.
Supernatural featuette
Song lyrics, Carlos Santana biography, program and album credits and fan
club information.
Peter Frampton: Live in Detroit will be released 25th of September
priced at £19.99. The disk is presented in 16:9 widescreen and features a
26 minute interview with Frampton and biographies/ discography.
Manilow Live will also be released on the 25th of September priced
at £19.99 and will feature a commentary track by Manillow along with cast and
crew biographies and a discography.
Pokémon: It's here. Just accept it
Warner have announced Pokemon: the first movie for the 23rd of October
priced at £19.99. The disk will be feature a 2.35:1 anamorphic picture and
a full Dolby 5.1 sound mix. Each DVD will be packaged with a unique
all new trading card which will only be available in the DVD and VHS release.
Extras on the disk include:
Pikachu's Vacation - a bonus mini movie where you can see what Pokémon do
on their days off.
Never Before Seen Footage - The Story of Mewtwo's Origin gives fans the
opportunity to learn about the new Pokémon characters.
Additional Movie Trailer - The trailer for the second movie.
Commentary with director Michael Haigney and producer Norman Grossfeld
Music videos Don't Say You Love Me by M2M and The Pokémon Rap
Theatrical trailer
Spectacular DVD ROM exclusive special features:
Poké-fun facts: The History of Anime and Video Games Retrospective
Splash page
Game guides: text only guides to Nintendo games
Forthcoming Warner Music Vision DVDs
Warner Music Vision have announced a whole bunch of music titles for the
coming months. Amongst the title is one August title that I'll include here
just for completeness.
R.E.M Parallel. Releases 21st August price £19.99. Parallel is
a collection of highly acclaimed video clips plus excerpts from a series of
short films, as well as material from the US TV show Saturday Night Live.
Track list is:
Drive, Man On The Moon,
The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight,
Everybody Hurts,
Nightswimming,
Find The River,
What's The Frequency, Kenneth?,
Bang And Blame,
Star 69,
Strange Currencies,
Crush With Eyeliner,
R.E.M This film is on 18th Septmember, £19.99:
Losing My Religion,
Shiny Happy People,
Near Wild Heaven,
Radio Song,
Love Is All Around,
Losing My Religion (acoustic),
Low,
Belong,
Half A World Away,
Country Feedback.
Madonna The Ultimate Collection double pack 18th Septmember, £34.99. Features both The Immaculate collection and Madonna the videos.
The Video Collection tracks:
The Power of Goodbye,
Bad Girl,
Fever,
Rain,
Secret,
Take A Bow,
Bedtime Story,
Human Nature,
Love Don't Live Here Anymore,
Frozen,
Ray Of Light,
Drowned World/Substitute For Love,
Nothing Really Matters,
Beautiful Stranger,
The Immaculate collection tracks:
Lucky Star,
Borderline,
Like a Virgin,
Material Girl,
Papa Don't Preach,
Open Your Heart,
La Isla Bonita,
Like a Prayer,
Express Yourself,
Cherish,
Oh Father,
Vogue,
Vogue - performed live at the MTV Awards,
R.E.M Tourfilm. October 2nd priced at £19.99. This is in Surround sound.
Intro,
Stand,
The One I Love,
These Days,
Turn You Inside-Out,
World Leader Pretend,
Feeling Gravity's Pull,
I Believe,
I Remember California,
Get Up,
It's The End Of The World As We Know It ,
Pop Song 89,
Fall On Me,
You Are The Everything,
Begin The Begin,
King Of Birds,
Finest Worksong,
Perfect Circle,
Credits,
The Pretenders Greatest Hits November 20th.
Brass In Pocket,
Message Of Love,
Don't Get Me Wrong,
Kid,
Human (Tin Tin Out Remix),
I Go To Sleep,
I Got You Babe,
Night In My Veins,
Spiritual High (State Of Independence),
Talk Of The Town,
Stop Your Sobbing,
Hymn To Her,
2000 Miles (Isle of View version),
Breakfast In Bed ,
Popstar,
Middle Of The Road,
Thin Line Between Love & Hate,
Back On The Chain Gang,
I'll Stand By You,
Sense Of Purpose,
The guy on the front cover looks a bit like 'Nasty Nick', but is Ion Storm's
follow-up to
Daikatana
a return to form for John Romero or another turkey?
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Bruce Dern is in deep space in Silent Running on widescreen video...
In the continuing short series of classic widescreen video reviews,
regular DVDfever reviewer Jason Maloney jets off into space
for the 1972 Bruce Dern sci-fi film, Silent Running.
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Updated cinema listings...
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Live in the Manchester area? The list
of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page.
Steps Lite, aka Scooch, have been dumped by their record company
after their first album, Four Sure, got as high as No.41 in the charts
and Natalie's up the duff and ready to drop a sprog in six months time.
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Big Brother - three up for the chop this week...
As stated yesterday, my nomination predictions for this week were :
Anna: Craig and Darren
Craig: Darren and Anna
Darren: Craig and Mel
Mel: Craig and Darren
The nominations went :
Anna: Craig and Darren
Craig: Darren and MEL
Darren: ANNA and Mel
Mel: Craig and Darren
So, a change for Craig's and Darren's voting there that I didn't expect,
meaning that Darren (3 votes), Mel and Craig (2 votes each) are up for
eviction this Friday, with Anna getting just one vote.
It'll be a close-run battle between Darren and Mel this week, with
Craig still set to win the final on Friday 15th September.
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Robbie the Reindeer on DVD...
I forgot to mention this yesterday after receiving the press release containing
these details, but last year's Xmas day hit, Robbie the Reindeer, voiced
by Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon and many others, is to come out on
October 23rd in 16:9 widescreen with animated menus and English Subtitles for
the hard of hearing, for just £12.99.
The remainder of the BBC's children's DVD output is as follows :
September 18th :
DANCE WITH THE TELETUBBIES + HERE COME THE TELETUBBIES :
Dance with the Teletubbies: When the wind blows, a magic windmill brings
pictures from far away, joining the Teletubbies to the world of real children
who love to dance just as the Teletubbies do. This DVD also contains a
straight lay of the episode: Here Come the Teletubbies. £16.99.
October 9th :
TWEENIES - ANIMAL FRIENDS AND PARTY GAMES GIGGLES AND LAUGHS :
Animal Friends: Bella, Milo, Fizz and Jake watch beautiful ballet dancers
dressed as animals, then decided to dress up themselves. Judy goes to the farm
to see the cows being milked. Bella learns about starfish and sings a song.
Max helps the Tweenies make finger puppets for a wriggly finger puppet show.
The Tweenies hear a wonderful story about lions and mice. Milo helps a dragon
who can't breathe fire.
Party Games, Giggles and Laughs: Traditional party fun and games are
given a Tweenies twist. Activities include the Hokey Cokey Song, an Aladdin
Sketch, the Dominoes Game, Tweenie TV, the Statue Game, the Ugly Bug Ball
Story and Blind Man's Buff Game. DVD features include animated menus and
scene selection. £16.99.
October 30th :
TELETUBBIES IN THE SNOW+HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM THE TELETUBBIES :
This DVD contains a straight lay of 2 episodes - Teletubbies in the Snow and
Happy Christmas from the Teletubbies.
Teletubbies in the Snow: Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po were very busy
when sparkly clouds appeared in the sky and it began to snow. It snowed and
snowed and snowed until everything in Teletubby land was covered in snow.
The Teletubbies also look at Christmas fun around the world: in Finland,
children sing a Christmas song about elves, in the United Kingdom, children
clap as they sing a Christmas song, in Spain, children get presents from their
Christmas log.
Happy Christmas from the Teletubbies: One day in Teletubbyland, something
appeared. It was a Christmas tree with four presents! Find out what happens
when the Teletubbies open their presents. Watch children in the real world
enjoying Christmas too - singing carols, making cards and decorating a tree.
£16.99.
TWEENIES - MERRY TWEENIE CHRISTMAS
Bella, Milo, Fizz and Jake have the best Tweenie Christmas ever! Help them
make beautiful Christmas Decorations in The Fallen Star. Join in all the
excitement of Christmas Eve as Bella pretends to be the Christmas Fairy as
everyone is decorating the tree, they all meet Santa's Little Helper, and
they perform the Nativity. £16.99.
November 20th :
WALLACE & GROMIT :
This DVD consists of a straight lay of the following films:
A Grand Day Out: Wallace likes a nice bit of cheese with his crackers,
so when this eccentric inventor finds his fridge empty and the local
cornershop shut for the Bank Holiday, he is forced to look further afield for
his cheddar. His faithful dog Gromit is used to his master's flights of fancy
but this time his ears prick up with excitement because our two plasticine
heroes are about to blast off in their home-made rocket on the ultimate day
trip - Wallace and Gromit are off to the moon!
The Wrong Trousers: This time it's action and laughter all the way as
our plasticine stars are plunged into a hilarious tale of skullduggery
involving an extraordinary pair of automated trousers and a villainous penguin.
Posing as an innocent lodger, the friendish fish-easter sets about recruiting
mild mannered Wallace as an unwitting accomplice to his dastardly plot - a
diamond heist with a technically advanced, trouser-inspired difference. It is
left to the faithful Gromit to turn detective and save the day as malice and
mayhem culminate in a breathless train-top chase - around the sitting room!
A Close Shave: Trade is booming for Wallace and Gromit's Wash'n'Go
window cleaning service and love is in the air as Wallace falls for the owner
of the local wool shop, the lovely Wendolene Ramsbotom. But Wallace has a new
incentive - a Kinit-O-Matic machine - and adventure looms: sheep are being
rustled, wool is in short supply and Wendolene's malevolent pooch is on the
prowl...
Price: £19.99.
Made in London and disbanded there too...
Made in London, another female trio created from a model, a backing singer
and a girl from Jamaica made No.15 with their first hit Dirty Water
in May this year. Yesterday their second single, Shut Your Mouth,
reached the dizzy heights of No.74.
Today they were dumped by their record company.
Made in London RIP.
Big Brother - who will go this week...?
For some reason I've never got round to discussing the TV show I've watched
the most of the past few weeks. Still, down to four people left it makes it
easy to predict this week's nominations.
As ever, although the housemates will have made their nominations yesterday,
their diary room chats are not broadcast on the internet and only when the
names are read out mid-afternoon today will we know, other than the usual
10pm TV show tonight.
My predictions for the final week of nominations are :
Anna: Craig and Darren
Craig: Darren and Anna
Darren: Craig and Mel (to compensate for last week's cockup)
Mel: Craig and Darren
Hence, Craig and Darren will be up for public eviction this Friday with
three votes each.
I had a vision. I predict that Darren will be booted out with a clear margin.
Cold Feet - the Cold Shoulder...
As I stated last week, Granada Media are going ahead with 4:3-cropped
international versions instead of nice crisp anamorphic 16:9 widescreen
masters that were used on TV when both series were shown.
Thanks to James Answer who emailed me yesterday stating :
"Very disappointed with this. I was going to buy them, but if they come out
in 4:3 I won't."
And he won't be the last one either. I hope Granada Media are listening to
this.
Email me at
ColdFeet@dvdfever.co.uk
with your thoughts on the matter and I'll pass them onto Granada Media in a
hopeful bid to make them change their minds as these series really do deserve
the widescreen treatment.
One of the biggest hits of 1997, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones
are the biggest secret that the government are keeping from us. The film
is now available in two special editions with a fiver's difference between them.
The review points out the differences between them both. So far I have only
received the first disc of the 2-disc set, but as soon as I have the second
I shall announce the update online.
Got something to say about this film ? Spit it out on the
Talk Talk Forum
forum.
COMPETITION TIME: Win Miami Vice on VHS...
The 1980s belonged to cool music, cool cars, cool cops and scumbags in need
of taking down. The 1980s belonged to Miami Vice.
But before Tubbs disappeared from public view and Crockett, aka Don Johnson,
brought us Nash Bridges and a couple of albums (Hey! I have the
Heartbeat album and it rules!), there was the Miami Vice TV
series.
Click on the picture on the right to enter the competition and check out
the official press release below.
THE HEAT IS STILL ON WITH MIAMI VICE NOW ON VIDEO
Under the hot pink neon lights where guns and tough street action meet with
glamour and fast cars, 'Miami Vice' captured a look and a lifestyle that was
emulated across the globe but that could only belong to the 80's.
Whether you were an eighties guy or girl, the chances are that you wanted a
piece of perma-tanned Don Johnson and his Ferrari Daytona Spider.
(DVDfever Ed: I thought it was a Ferrari Testarossa?)
And now you can have it as the world of 'Miami Vice' becomes available to
buy on two sizzling videos from 4th September.
In what was undoubtedly the definitive 80's cop show, Don Johnson starred as
tough but cool Detective Sonny Crockett with his vice squad sidekick, the
bold and bad Detective Ricardo Tubbs and, of course, his pet crocodile
Elvis.
Riding high on a Miami wave of 80's nostalgia, Volume 1 introduces viewers
to the world of the vice squad in the original feature-length two-hour pilot
show where the two cops first meet in difficult circumstances on the trail
of a Colombian drug baron.
Volume 2 contains two classic first series episodes, 'No Exit' and 'Give A
Little, Take A Little'. Produced by Starsky & Hutch's David Soul, 'No Exit'
sees Fed agents join Crockett and Tubbs to stop an arms dealer (played by
Bruce Willis complete with hair and baggy white 80's trousers) from selling
stingers.
In 'Give A Little, Take A Little' Crockett goes downhill as he gets jailed
for refusing to name an informant tied to a crime boss.
So what are you waiting for... book a course of 10 at your local Costa Del
Solarium, dust-off the lilac suit, rev-up the motor and head off to Petworld
for something less tame than a terrapin. Miami Vice is back and the heat is
most definitely still on...
Both videos released today by Playback,
RRP £9.99 each, Certificate 15.
Would you nominate the Big Brother theme to be the new No.1...?
As predicted in CTW (August 25th) French publisher Ubi Soft is one step
nearer to its goal of becoming one of the world's top five publishers,
having now acquired Red Storm Entertainment.
Following completion of the deal, Red Storm will become a wholly owned
subsidiary of Ubi Soft Entertainment and a Ubi Soft brand, and it is thought
that Red Storm will continue to be operated as an independent company.
Most of the Red Storm staff will remain intact in North Carolina, however,
the publisher/developer's UK office will join Ubi Soft in its Wimbledon
offices. All sales and distribution will be accomplished through a combined
team which will be known as the Ubi Soft sales force.
"The games published by Red Storm will complement Ubi Soft's product range
and this acquisition will allow the group to reinforce its existing
expertise in multiplayer action and strategy games," stated Yves Guillemot,
president and CEO of Ubi Soft.
Doug Littlejohns, president and CEO of Red Storm, added: "This merger is
good for Red Storm as consolidation is a natural and necessary phenomenon in
any fast growing field. While Red Storm has been remarkably successful
throughout its short life, the acquisition by Ubi Soft, a major player in
the industry, will ensure that together we are capable of leaping to the
next level of growth and profitability."
Wimbledon-based publisher Eidos reported its first quarter results,
with both sales and pre tax losses unchanged compared to the same time last
year.
For the three months to June 30 2000, turnover reached 16.8 million,
identical to the same point last year, while losses before tax and goodwill
for the same period were also the same as last year at 18.4 million.
Just four titles were released in the quarter; Walt Disney's Magical Racing
Tour, Daikatana, Resident Evil: Code Veronica, and Deus Ex. The
latter two performed particularly well, and Eidos is confident that forthcoming
quarters will be very strong, with potential blockbusters such as Who wants
to be a Millionaire?, Powerstone 2, Championship Manager 00/01 and
Tomb Raider: Chronicles on the schedule.
CEO Charles Cornwall said that the results reflected a relatively quiet
period for Eidos, and the continuing low level of activity in the retail
market: "The industry continues to experience an overall slowdown in
anticipation of the release of PlayStation 2."
He added: "With our balanced portfolio of established franchises, licensed
products and exciting and original new titles, we remain confident that
Eidos can trade through the current market difficulties and take advantage
of the next generation platforms as they gain market acceptance."
Meanwhile, industry sources suggested this week that Eidos could be acquired
by Infogrames in time for ECTS.
The X-Box machine is continuing to gather steam, with Microsoft today
announcing a massive 16 first party partners for the new format, including a
major coup in the shape of its first major partner, Lionhead Studios.
Lionhead's involvement is a statement of intent from Microsoft, signalling
just how serious the company is about X-Box. Peter Molyneux's Lionhead
Studios will be releasing two as yet unnamed groundbreaking products for
the new format.
Other high profile signings include UK-based Climax Development, which has
been responsible for such titles as Diablo and Populous:
The Beginning for the PlayStation. Another coup for Microsoft is Universal
Interactive Studios, which is probably best known for producing the massive
selling Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon for the PlayStation.
It seems like the X-Box will be well served with quality sports titles, with
the signing of Stormfront Studios (Andretti Racing/NASCAR series) and Kodiak
Interactive Software Studios (WCW Mayhem). Meanwhile, Totally Games, which
has previously developed four award winning Star Wars space combat
simulations, Pseudo Interactive Inc, which is led by former designer at
Original Systems, David Wu, and Boss Game Studios (Top Gear Rally/Boss
Rally) have all been signed up.
The remaining company's to join the team are Rainbow Studios (Motocross
Madness), Artificial Mind and Movement (Jersey Devil), Digital Illusions
(Rallymasters), High Voltage Software (Lego Racers), Know Wonder Digital
Media Works (Hot Wheels), Pipeworks Software (Tribes), Tremor Entertainment
(Railroad Tycoon 2) and VR-1 Entertainment (Fighter Ace).
"By providing the industry's best game developers with X-Box's future
generation technology and familiar tools today, Microsoft is ensuring
intense, action-packed X-Box experiences for gamers at launch," commented Ed
Fries, vice president of games publishing at Microsoft.
Eidos ask Who Wants to Be A Millionaire...?
Ignoring the obvious joke between the name of this game and Eidos' financial
troubles, the game of the TV show is released on Playstation, Dreamcast and
PC on September 29th, for 1-4 players.
PC and Console games players can now experience for themselves
the excitement and tension of the TV show as they try and win one million
virtual pounds. The game features audio and video clips of the TV show's host
Chris Tarrant, who will be asking the questions, giving the answers
and of course, uttering the famous line, "Is that your final answer?"
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? is a TV phenomenon that has captured the nation's
imagination. The game replicates the appeal and success of the quiz show with the ultimate challenge
in interactive gaming. Over 1000 questions are included.
As well as video and audio clips of Chris Tarrant, all
the music from the TV show is included.
All the familiar features of the TV show are included: 50/50, Ask the Audience
and Phone a Friend..
Plus other specific game features include multi-player options, team player
mode and hot seat mode.
Link added to DVD Link
I couldn't think of a decent title for this section so I'll continue with
the content.
Thanks to Wilhelm Petterssson for notifying me about his site
DVDLink.co.uk,
which is the largest DVD Portal online - with approx. 300 DVD related sites -
in one directory, dvd news, technology news and site reviews, but much more.
Sega announce new price for Dreamcast
Thanks to Stuart from
Bell Pottinger for
the following info :
Dreamcast R.R.P. £149.99 as of Friday 8th Sept.
Sega Europe announced on Friday September 1st that Dreamcast,
its record breaking, next generation, online gaming console will go on
sale at the new price of £149.99, as of Friday September 8th 2000.
The new price comes at an exciting time for Dreamcast. Almost a year
since launching at £199.99 on October 14th 1999 the pioneering internet
ready console is ready to enter the next phase of its evolution.
JF Cecillon CEO of Sega Europe comments;
"Along with the outstanding software line-up, the new price point sets
Dreamcast up for great year 2 and a fantastic Christmas sales season.
Gamers will have the opportunity to walk into any high street retailer
and pick up the most powerful console on sale in Europe for less than
£150."
Gamers can look forward to an exhilarating future with Dreamcast online
gaming set to become the benchmark of interactive excellence. 10 online
titles are due for release on Dreamcast by Spring 2001. These include the
release of the ultimate in multi-player gaming, Quake III Arena; and
Lionhead's ground-breaking god sim. - Black and White and Phantasy Star
Online.
Dreamcast games are set to push back the boundaries of software design
with their line up for the coming season of traditional offline titles.
The universally acclaimed Virtua Tennis will be served up to the public
on the 8th September, Ulala, the sassy dancing star of Space Channel 5,
will be throwing down shapes from the 6th October, Metropolis Street
Racer will be roaring home on October 20th and the ground breaking
aesthetics of Jet Set Radio will be available from the 24th November.
They've created a mobster: Mickey Blue Eyes on DVD...
Hugh Grant stars in a comedy which I thought would suck big time when
I first heard about it, but it turns out to be a real treat, co-starring
Jeanne Tripplehorn and James Caan sending up his role in
Coppola's The Godfather.
It's very good, but not quite American Perfekt on DVD...
It's hard enough to find an interesting road movie at the best of times,
but this one has decent plot twists too and is one of the few featureless,
fullscreen DVDs worth recommending and it stars Robert Forster, Fairuza
Balk, Amanda Plummer and David Thewlis.
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Cold Feet - the news is bad...
No, the releases are still going ahead as far as I know, but rather than
releasing the anamorphic 16:9 widescreen masters that were used on TV when
both series were shown...
...Granada Media are apparently having to go with 4:3-cropped international
versions.
Email me at
ColdFeet@dvdfever.co.uk
with your thoughts on the matter and I'll pass them onto Granada Media in a
hopeful bid to make them change their minds as these series really do deserve
the widescreen treatment.
Updated cinema listings...
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Live in the Manchester area? The list
of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page.
DVDs reviewed by the editor are watched on a Panasonic TXW32R4 32" widescreen TV
connected to either a Creative Dxr2 DVD-ROM player or Microsoft Xbox and
played through a Sony STR-DB930 amplifier.
PC games reviewed by the editor are on:
Since Nov 2005: Intel Pentium D 830 3.0Ghz, 1Gb RAM, 128Mb nVidia GeForce 6700XL, Windows XP
Since Aug 2003: Intel Pentium 4 2.66Ghz, 512Mb RAM, 128Mb GeForce4 MX440 graphics, Windows XP
Since May 2003: Intel Pentium 4 2.6Ghz, 512Mb RAM, 128Mb ATI Radeon 9600TX graphics, Windows XP
Since Jun 2002: Intel Pentium III 600Mhz, 384Mb RAM, Windows 98 SE, 64Mb ATI Radeon 8500LE
Since May 2000: Intel Pentium III 600Mhz, 384Mb RAM, Windows 98 SE, Voodoo 3 3000 AGP
Suggested Retail Price: £79.99
Dimensions: 193 mm (W) X 38 mm (H) X 144 mm (D)
Weight: 550 g
Formats Supported: "PlayStation" CD-ROM, Audio CD
Available September 29, 2000
Interfaces: Controller port (2)
Memory Card slot (2)
AV Multicable output (1)
Power Supply AC 100V, 50/60 Hz
DC IN 7.5V
Accessories included: "DualShock" analog controller (1)
AV Multi cable (1)
AC Adapter (1)
Basic Specifications and Features
CPU 32 bit RISC (R3000 custom)
Clock speed 33.8688 MHz
Main Memory 2MB
Graphics PlayStation GPU
Graphics Memory 8Mbit
Sound SPU 24 ch
Sound Memory 4Mbit
Disc Drive CD-ROM 2 times speed
Available Accessories:
"DualShock" analog controller SCPH-110 SRP 3,000 JPY
Forthcoming Granada DVDs...
Universal DVD releases for September/October...
Wallace and Tinky-Winky change their DVD dates...
Don't push Rambo when he's out on DVD...
COMPETITION WINNERS: Miami Vice on VHS...
Poo-chi and Yoda news...
Big Brother - Craig wins...
British Internet Gaming League Tournament...
Sir Stirling Moss presents Mille Miglia...
The Creatures due to arrive on the Nintendo GameCube...
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine® - The Fallen on PC...
Get out on the Highway.'The European Crazy Taxi Tour'...
Robbie the Reindeer on DVD...
