Rare is the occasion where the week biggest release isn't a new blockbuster but rather a septuagenarian, but that's the case this time as a young girl from Kanas eclipses anything New Hollywood has to throw at us. This is your DVD Report for Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
Since the advent of Blu-ray, studios have casually mined their catalogues for suitable re-releases, and while the results have often been notable, they're usually nothing to stop the presses over. But every once in a while, that little extra effort is made that blows something out of the water and we get something like MGM's timeless "The Wizard of Oz," which breezes into its 70th birthday with one of the best Blu-ray collections of all time.
Presented in a large hardbound rectangular case, the 70th Anniversary Edition of "Oz" comes as a three-disc Blu-ray set featuring a whopping 20+ hours of bonus content, and is highlighted by a completely remastered audio and video package that transports the 1939 fairy-tale into the high-def realm. The musical classic has never looked or sounded better; the film pioneered the use of color and that achievement is heralded in this release with unparalleled ease. Read more...
The Venice Film Festival may have lost all of its credibility now that the words “'My Bloody Valentine 3-D' is competing at Venice” can be uttered truthfully. When it was first announced a few weeks ago that the fest would feature a new 3-D award starting this year, I thought that perhaps world cinema was getting on board with the format. Apparently it’s not quite so -- at least not yet -- as today we learn that all nine films competing for the prize are from the U.S.
And yes, my joke about Venice trying to woo the Jonas Brothers to the fest may indeed be true. “Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Experience” is among the crop competing for the Persol 3-D Award, which also includes “Up,” “Monsters vs. Aliens,” “Battle for Terra,” “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,” “Coraline,” the seemingly too-old “Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D,” and yes, “My Bloody Valentine 3-D.” Rounding out the nine is Joe Dante’s “The Hole,” which also makes its world premiere at the film festival. Read more...
Is it possible to love Reese Witherspoon more than before? "Star Trek" fans just might, after seeing the mega star hit the red carpet at the premiere for her new film "Monsters vs. Aliens." Witherspoon wore a futuristic silver and green mini dress and flashed Vulcan gang signs (ok fine, it was just the Vulcan salute) at cameras. No reports as to any vocalization of "live long and prosper" from the actress, but I'm sure Spock would still be proud.
Now the only question is: Why? Anyone?
Anyway, back to the clothes. Witherspoon's attire could make for a really cool, modern look for the next round of star fleet uniforms, if future iterations of the Star Trek franchise moved forward in time after this year's origin story. (Check out a shot of Reese's dress after the jump, plus see all the "Monster vs. Aliens" stars in our premiere gallery.) Read more...
If monster movies and alien invasion films are cool, how do you bump it up a notch? How about having the two clans battling it out on a worldwide scale? That's the broad view of DreamWorks' "Monsters Vs. Aliens," an animated flick coming out March 27 and starring the voice talents of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Will Arnet, Keifer Sutherland, Stephen Colbert, Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski, Ed Helms, Rainn Wilson, Hugh Laurie and (believe it or not) more.
Check out an exclusive, never before seen clip below, and stay tuned for more coverage of "Monsters Vs. Aliens."
You've got to hand it to Dreamworks...just when you've thought we've seen every possible battle scenario, Hollywood throws another one in the mix. This time it's "Monsters Vs. Aliens," which has been gaining buzz amongst sci-fi fans for its fun, simple concept and witty humorous trailer (which you can watch after the jump).
Featuring the voices of Seth Rogen, Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd and a handful of other celebs, "Monsters vs. Aliens" will hit theaters on March 27. Below, check out the film's IMAX poster exclusively here on MTV.com.
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