Kino-Lorber Insider Announcement Thread (Read Guidelines Post #3) (7 Viewers)

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Just wondering if there might be a "Christmas or Chanukah surprise" this year, some sort of biblical classic, Story of Ruth or Barabbas or whatever. Guess folks just don't do that anymore but just asking. Nice that folks still celebrate Halloween, however.

Sorry, but no biblical classics anytime soon from KL.

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming December 3rd!

THE MAGIC SWORD (1961) with optional English subtitles
• Brand New 2K Master
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas
• Theatrical Trailer

Color 80 Minutes 1.85:1 Not Rated
Mythical monsters and noble knights come to colorful life in this enchanting fantasy-adventure from Bert I. Gordon, legendary director of cult classics The Cyclops, The Amazing Colossal Man, Earth vs. the Spider, Picture Mommy Dead and Empire of the Ants! When the evil sorcerer Lodac (Basil Rathbone, Tales of Terror) kidnaps the beautiful Princess Helene (Anne Helm, Follow That Dream) and threatens to turn her into dragon food, the brave Sir George (Gary Lockwood, 2001: A Space Odyssey) makes it his mission to rescue her—and earn her royal hand in marriage. But George must first survive the seven curses that plague the way to Lodac’s castle. Though he has a speedy horse, invincible armor and a magic sword, will George’s weapons and resolve be enough to defeat Lodac’s ghastly ghouls and deadly demons? Filled with special effects sure to amuse and horrify, The Magic Sword is a rousing good time! Co-starring the wonderful Estelle Winwood (The Producers).

 

[ahollis]

Glad to see a date on The Magic Sword. One of my favorites from my kiddie matinee days as a child.

 

[Paul Rossen]

Just wondering if there might be a "Christmas or Chanukah surprise" this year, some sort of biblical classic, Story of Ruth or Barabbas or whatever. Guess folks just don't do that anymore but just asking. Nice that folks still celebrate Halloween, however.

I'm sure that if Kino could release one of the 'missing on bluray'' epics they would. As far as I know the ones I'm looking for are from either Sony, WB or Fox.

 

[Ed Lachmann]

Sorry, but no biblical classics anytime soon from KL.

Well, in lieu of, that I'll CERTAINLY take The Magic Sword, also a beloved favorite!

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming December 10th!

ACES: IRON EAGLE III (1992) with optional English subtitles
• Image Gallery
• Theatrical Trailer

Color 98 Minutes 1.85:1 Rated R
Unofficial Mission! Unconventional Tactics! Unbelievable Courage! Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer and a Gentleman, Enemy Mine) returns as Charles “Chappy” Sinclair, the leader of a unique brand of international war aces, in this spectacular conclusion to the high-flying Iron Eagle trilogy. Gossett and his team of aces, Leichman (Horst Buchholz, The Magnificent Seven), Horikoshi (Sonny Chiba, The Street Fighter) and Palmer (Christopher Cazenove, Until September) join the beautiful and courageous Anna (two-time Ms. Olympia Rachel McLish) to save her Peruvian village held hostage by a Latin American drug cartel led by a German madman (Paul Freeman, Raiders of the Lost Ark) and his henchman Escoves (Juan Fernández, Crocodile Dundee II). Veteran director and editor John Glen (For Your Eyes Only, The Living Daylights) directed this action-packed finale to the hit series that co-stars Fred Dalton Thompson (Die Hard 2: Die Harder), Mitchell Ryan (Lethal Weapon), Rob Estes (TV’s Silk Stalkings), J.E. Freeman (Miller’s Crossing), Tom Bower (River’s Edge) and boxing legend Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini (Body and Soul).

 

[Mike Frezon]

ACES: IRON EAGLE III (1992) with optional English subtitles
• Image Gallery
• Theatrical Trailer

Color 98 Minutes 1.85:1 Rated R
Unofficial Mission! Unconventional Tactics! Unbelievable Courage! Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer and a Gentleman, Enemy Mine) returns as Charles “Chappy” Sinclair, the leader of a unique brand of international war aces, in this spectacular conclusion to the high-flying Iron Eagle trilogy. Gossett and his team of aces, Leichman (Horst Buchholz, The Magnificent Seven), Horikoshi (Sonny Chiba, The Street Fighter) and Palmer (Christopher Cazenove, Until September) join the beautiful and courageous Anna (two-time Ms. Olympia Rachel McLish) to save her Peruvian village held hostage by a Latin American drug cartel

Rachel McLish! This film is 27 years old.

And Rachel McLish is now 64 years old...and still bringing it!

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming December 10th!

A STRANGER AMONG US (1992) with optional English subtitles
• Audio Commentary by Screenwriter Robert J. Avrech
• Theatrical Trailer

Color 109 Minutes 1.85:1 Rated PG-13
In a dangerous world of mystery and intrigue, she’s going undercover searching for truth! From Sidney Lumet, the legendary director of 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and The Verdict comes this crime drama about tough New York City cop Emily Eden (Melanie Griffith, Working Girl), who goes undercover to investigate the murder of a member of a closely-knit Hasidic community. Her search for the truth takes her into a secret world of unwritten laws and unspoken power—a world where the only way out is deeper in. Delivering edge-of-your-seat excitement that won’t let you go, this action-packed thriller is sure to entertain you with its sizzling star power, electrifying story and non-stop surprises! The stellar cast includes Eric Thal (The Puppet Masters), John Pankow (To Live and Die in L.A.), Mia Sara (Legend), Tracy Pollan (TV’s Family Ties), Lee Richardson (Prizzi’s Honor), Jake Weber (Dawn of the Dead) and James Gandolfini (TV’s The Sopranos). Written and co-produced by Robert J. Avrech (Body Double).

 

[commander richardson]

Coming December 10th!

A STRANGER AMONG US (1992) with optional English subtitles
• Audio Commentary by Screenwriter Robert J. Avrech
• Theatrical Trailer

It might be hard to believe starring M G but this film is very good indeed and well worth a blind buy for anyone who has not seen it.

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming to DVD and Blu-ray December 3rd from Kino Classics!

Glorifying the American Girl (1929)
Produced under the personal supervision of Florenz Ziegfeld!
Directed by Milton Webb
Featuring: Eddie Cantor, Helen Morgan, Rudy Vallee

At the dawn of the talkies, Paramount Pictures poured its resources into a lavish movie intended to plant their flag in the American Musical. Mary Eaton stars as an aspiring showgirl who must choose between her on-stage career and the love of a young musician (Edward Crandall).

Special Features:
*2K Master derived from the UCLA Film & Television Archive's photochemical restoration
*Audio commentary by Richard Barrios, author of A Song in the Dark: The Birth of the Musical Film
*Hollywood: City of Celluloid (7 min. travelogue)
*Hearst Metrotone News (2 min. excerpt): backstage footage of Florenz Ziegfeld
*La Cucaracha (1934 Technicolor musical short)

 

[Richard M S]

What a fascinating release! The audio commentary with Richard Barrios is more than enough to buy this from Kino Lorber.

 

[ajabrams]

Would love to see a release of UCLA's Technicolor restoration of the 1930 Vagabond King.

 

[Rob_Ray]

Would love to see a release of UCLA's Technicolor restoration of the 1930 Vagabond King.

Yes, and FOLLOW THRU.

 

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It's a shame Paramount didn't put this much of a lavish production in the first two Marx Brothers films, "The Cocoanuts," and " Animal Crackers, " although, they did do a color test for AC.

 

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Coming to DVD and Blu-ray December 3rd from Kino Classics!

Camille Claudel (1988)
Directed by Bruno Nuytten
Starring Gerard Depardieu and Isabelle Adjani

Nominated for the 1989 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Camille Claudel is a lush depiction of the legendary romance between sculptor Auguste Rodin (Depardieu) and his young pupil Camille (Adjani). The incandescent Adjani was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Bonus features:
Audio commentary by film historian Samm Deighan
Booklet essay by film critic Abbey Bender (Blu-ray only)
Theatrical trailer

 

[Matt Hough]

So excited by these announcements! Such a surprise and so worthwhile!

 

[bujaki]

Coming to DVD and Blu-ray December 3rd from Kino Classics!

Camille Claudel (1988)
Directed by Bruno Nuytten
Starring Gerard Depardieu and Isabelle Adjani

Nominated for the 1989 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Camille Claudel is a lush depiction of the legendary romance between sculptor Auguste Rodin (Depardieu) and his young pupil Camille (Adjani). The incandescent Adjani was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Bonus features:
Audio commentary by film historian Samm Deighan
Booklet essay by film critic Abbey Bender (Blu-ray only)
Theatrical trailer

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The 158 minute cut version or the full 175 minute version?

 

[battlebeast]

Would love to see a release of UCLA's Technicolor restoration of the 1930 Vagabond King.

Would love to see releases of UCLA’s EAST LYNNE and THE WHITE PARADE.

 

[Eastmancolor]

Will buy GLORIFYING THE AMERICAN GIRL day one and not wait for a future sale. We must show support for titles like this and buy them right out of the gate.

Many thanks Kino for releasing this!

 

[Robin9]

Will buy GLORIFYING THE AMERICAN GIRL day one and not wait for a future sale. We must show support for titles like this and buy them right out of the gate.

Many thanks Kino for releasing this!

I agree. Helen Morgan on Blu-ray disc. Pop those champagne corks everyone!