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    Who is a fan of James Bond soundtracks?

    I would love an expanded edition of Golden Gun. BTW, there's a talented guy who has been putting his electronic orchestrations of unreleased Golden Gun cues on YOuTube. In many instances, he is spot on with his versions!I like much of Thomas Newman's work, but I'm disappointed with his "Skyfall"...
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    Criterion Press Release: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Dual Format)

    Sorry, i didn't mean to put this thread into a 3D rathole(!)I suppose its just that I would love to see some older films re-released (or Fathom Event-ed).Paul
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    Criterion Press Release: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Dual Format)

    That's a great sale for some great titles...but guess which one is out of stock...!
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    Criterion Press Release: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Dual Format)

    I'm not sure that The Shirelles actually play on the motion picture score album. Are they listed on the album anywhere? The versions are great, but I've always been curious if UA Records had the rights to use them.
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    Criterion Press Release: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Dual Format)

    John says -"And, yes, that is indeed Walter Matthau in the police calls as the officer watching the Crumps in the basement."He truly has a unique voice but it's not heard in "Mad World"!. I brought the complete list of voice over actors to the commentary session confirmed by Jim Kroeper and we...
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    Criterion Press Release: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Dual Format)

    HarleyDog, Thanks for linking the video. My wife and I worked on it as a possible extra for the Criterion Blu-Ray, but we were editing in HD and their standard is 2K (a bit higher), but they were gracious enought to include it as a "Mad World" web extra. I hope you like it!Paul
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    Criterion Press Release: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Dual Format)

    I'm no expert, but I don't think there was ever footage of that. All the trims we had even for the LD seem to go from one shot to the other without anything missing. I think it plays asThey chase Culpeper.Police radio calling CulpeperPoilce Department scene (deciding to arrest Culpeper)You hear...
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    Criterion Press Release: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Dual Format)

    It MIGHT be this one, Michael, but not positive http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=229547 Paul
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    Criterion Press Release: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Dual Format)

    There are many important touches that Dunn and his team added that one does not think are done as special effects, like the glowing fireworks box! .
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    Criterion Press Release: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Dual Format)

    On the Premiere of Criterion's Mad World release, "The Digital Bits" presents a retrospective and interview with some of the participants. http://www.thedigitalbits.com/columns/history-legacy--showmanship/its-a-mad-mad-mad-mad-retrospective#.Ut8BE3LPrM0.facebook
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    Criterion Press Release: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (Dual Format)

    Whether it was 3 strip or Ultra-Panavsion, was not CINERAMA the coolest film related logo in the world?
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    CINERAMA HOLIDAY Deluxe Combo Blu-ray/DVD Review

    Just ordered both these new releases!Congrats to Dave S. and everyone else involved with these Cinerama Blu-Rays. I love the showmanship involved with these sets, including the SUPER cool curtain opening sequences. Paul
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    Criterion ready to release IT’S A MAD MAD MAD MAD WORLD

    Carl, what was your source for this info? For years, I've yet to see any evidence of this story. The Kovacs story SOUNDS good, but it's only came to light due to the internet. We need sources! :)Paul
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