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Men In Black Version 3.0

There back to save the world on DVD. Again.

Columbia has announced the full specs for that new Men In Black Deluxe Edition, the third version of the film on this format.

It’s not going to be a true Superbit Deluxe release, and it also drops the DTS track, but other than that, you should find just about all the extras included on the previous releases.

Disc one includes anamorphic widescreen and full screen versions of the film and English 5.1 and English and French 2.0 Dolby surround tracks, along with the video and audio commentaries with director Barry Sonnenfeld and actor Tommy Lee Jones and the technical crew.

Disc two features the “Men In Black Documentary,” extended and alternate scenes, storyboard comparisons, conceptual art gallery, scene editing workshop, the Will Smith music video, trailers, and new to this DVD, an MIB II teaser trailer and Secret Files: Sneak Peek at MIB II.

DVD-ROM extras include “The Weapons Of MIB” overview, “MIB Headquarters dossier, interactive games and weblinks.

After months of downplaying itself, Hollywood Shifts Back to Glamour on Oscar Night.

The Man Who Must Be Stopped Get A Scoop

As a “reviewer” he is so bad and awful that he has become the plague of the motion picture business, and the internet, but since I believe in giving credit where credit is due, I’m happy to let you know about this. Harry Knowles has published the first review of “Star Wars: Episode II- Attack Of The Clones.”

Read it at your own risk! I’m waiting for the movie.

MAKING PLANS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT

Ever wonder what movies are being released soon?

Well, here’s a look at all of the Coming Soon movies.

PET project draws raves

Trudeaumania swept through the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa Thursday night as close to 200 people gathered for a special screening of the CBC four-hour mini-series Trudeau.

“I think it’s fantastic that the CBC has brought this story to life,” remarked Heritage Minister Shiela Copps while chatting with Sen. Ross Fitzpatrick and actor Colm Feore, who plays Trudeau in the series.

Feore says he spent a lot of time doing research for the role, going over hours and hours of radio transcripts, legal notes and newspaper articles to get more of a perspective on the man Trudeau was and the legacy he left behind.

“It was really a remarkable role to play,” he commented, while adjusting the red rose on his lapel.

“Trudeau was such an interesting character.”

One man who has a particular insight into the Trudeau years, former External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp, also attended the event, and was able to swap stories with R.H. Thomson, the actor playing him in the series.
“I was thrilled to get this part. The man that I portray has had a long career built on honesty and integrity, and that’s something that doesn’t appear too often anymore,” said Thomson, further stating that doing the series allowed him to see something many Canadians never get the chance to witness — the dynamic both inside the cabinet, and that which existed between Sharp and Trudeau.

Also attending the pre-screening reception were Herb Gray and actors Patrick McKenna and Don McKeller, who play a fictonalized executive assistant and communications consultant.

Noticeably absent from the screening was Trudeau’s ex-wife Margaret and their sons Justin and Sasha.
Trudeau airs on the CBC March 31 and April 1 at 8 p.m.

Spencer Tracy did it. Tom Hanks did it. They both won Oscars for Best Actor in back to back years. Will Russell Crowe go two for two?

A sequel to “Spider- Man”, which doesn’t open until May 3, is already being weaved.

So then it must be good!

The Jon Lovitz/Norm MacDonald sitcom is dead due to semanitics.

Bastards!

Intrigue runs high as the Oscar ballots are due back today.

Hey! No one sent me a copy of Zoolander! And that was released last week! Will you please send me a copy of Zoolander!!! How can I recommed a hilarious movie if I haven’t seen it?!?!? Sure, I saw it during it’s theatrical release, and loved it, but watching a movie at home is where it’s at! So, for the love of all things video, would someone send me a Zoolander DVD!!!! Until then, here are some movies that I was sent that I can tell you about!

These are the new DVD and Video releases for Tuesday, March 19th, 2002.

DONNIE DARKO (VHS & DVD)
OZ: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (VHS & DVD)
RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS (VHS & DVD)
TRAINING DAY (VHSr & DVD)
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (VHS & DVD)
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME II (VHS & DVD)
LOUIS L’AMOUR’S THE DIAMOND OF JERU (VHSr & DVD)
STAYING ON TOP (VHS & DVD)
THE BRAVEST (VHS & DVD)
FOCUS (VHS & DVD)

Plus… DVD releases of SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES, STRICTLY BALLROOM, ANGELS & INSECTS, BAR GIRLS, BOXCAR BERTHA, DE SADE, IMPROMPTU, THE LOCUSTS, ROMEO IS BLEEDING and WILD ORCHID.