Becket (Blu-Ray) in November

Released to rave reviews last year in standard definition, **MPI** has announced a November 25th release date for Becket (Blu-Ray). This Peter O'Toole epic will retail for $34.98, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $27.99. No concrete details yet, but we've listed the synopsis and bonus features from the SD version below which will most likely carry over to this BD release.


Peter O'Toole delivers an electrifying performance as the mischievous Henry II, who surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted valet Thomas Becket (Richard Burton in a career defining role) as Chancellor.

But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop Of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroy a beloved friend to save his splintering kingdom? John Gielgud co-stars in this stunning epic based on the Broadway sensation and brought to the screen by Hal Wallis, the legendary producer of Anne of a Thousand Days, True Grit and Casablanca.

BONUS FEATURES:

• Commentary with Peter O'Toole
• Interviews with Editor Anne V. Coates and Composer Laurence Rosenthal
• Archival Interviews with Richard Burton
• Still Gallery
• TV Spot
• Trailer

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Father Knows Best - Season 2 in November

**Shout Factory!** has announced a November 11th release date for Father Knows Best - Season 2. The five disc DVD set will retail for $39.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $27.99. More details to follow.

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McHale's Navy - Season Four in November

**The Shout Factory** has announced a November 18th release date for McHale's Navy - Season Four. This final season five DVD set will retail for $39.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $29.99. However, for 3 days only (until August 3rd), we'll have it for the SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE of $24.98.

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Gomer Pyle, Final Season and Complete Series in November

**Paramount Home Video** has announced a November 25th release date for Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Fifth and Final Season and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Complete Series. The respective prices are:

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Fifth and Final Season Retail: $39.99, Our: $29.99

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Complete Series Retail: $156.99, Our: $114.99

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Arch of Triumph, One Touch of Venus in October

While **Lions Gate ** isn't doing all they can do with their classic film holdings, they have turned it up a notch in the last couple of months. Their scheduled October releases are two titles that are sure to please: One Touch of Venus (1948) and Arch of Triumph (1948). Stars include Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Charles Laughton, Ava Gardner, Robert Walker and Eve Arden.

Set for an October 14th release date, each single-disc DVD will retail for $14.98, but are available here at Classicflix.com for only $10.99. No additional details at this time, but they are likely to contain no bonus features.

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The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (50th Anniversary Edition) in October

**Sony** has announced an October 7th release date for The 7th Voyage of Sinbad - 50th Anniversary Edition (Standard) and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad - 50th Anniversary Edition (Blu-Ray). Each single disc release will come with additional bonus features not found in the 2004 release. The Standard version will also be remastered. Releasing the same day is The Ray Harryhausen Giftset that contains three previously released special editions. Details on all below. The 7th Voyage of Sinbad - 50th Anniversary Edition (Standard) Retail: $19.94, Our: $14.99 The 7th Voyage of Sinbad - 50th Anniversary Edition (Blu-Ray) Retail: $28.95, Our: $21.99 The Ray Harryhausen Giftset Retail: $80.95, Our: $64.99 The 7th Voyage of Sinbad - 50th Anniversary Edition It's an incredible cinematic adventure as the legendary Sinbad sets off on a dangerous journey to the mysterious Island of Colossus. His quest is to break the spell cast over his beloved princess by a diabolical magician. But before he can save her, Sinbad must battle an awesome collection of mythical monsters, the man-eating Cyclops, a saber-wielding skeleton, a ferocious two-headed bird called the Roc and a fire-breathing dragon. Starring Kerwin Mathews, Kathryn Grant, Torin Thatcher and highlighted by the stunning visual effects mastery of Ray Harryhausen. Now in a pristine, hi-definition transfer that captures the magic of Harryhausen's "eye-popping" special effects in dazzling Technicolor. BONUS FEATURES: Announced: All New Audio Commentary with Ray Harryhausen, visual effects experts Phil Tippett and Randall William Cook, author Steven Smith, and Arnold Kunert Remembering 7th Voyage of Sinbad On Previous 2004 release. Some or all will probably be rolled into this one. Production Notes Interactive Menus Interviews: "A New Look" & "Jason and the Argonauts" SFX Featurette Ray Harryhausen Chronicles Theatrical Trailers Talent Files Original Theatrical Poster Ray Harryhausen Giftset Contains 3 previously released 2-disc special editions in one set and includes YMIR! figurine. It Came From Beneath the Sea (Special Edition) (1955) In Ray Harryhausen's vintage sci-fi thriller, a giant, radioactive octopus makes the deadly mistake of attacking Navy Captain Pete Mathews' (Kenneth Tobey) submarine, prompting the bold commander to pursue the monstrous beast across the Pacific Ocean before it attacks anyone else. But as the military races to develop a special torpedo that will penetrate the mutated octopus’s brain and destroy it, the eight armed monstrosity suddenly discovers how to survive on land, wreaking havoc first on the Golden Gate Bridge and then in the Embarcadero, sending the terrified citizens of San Francisco running for their lives. Black and White and Colorized on the same disc (Disc 1). BONUS FEATURES: Disc 1 Audio Commentary with Ray Harryhausen, Visual Effects Artist Randell William Cook and John Bruno, and Arnold Kunert Disc 2 Remembering It Came From Beneath The Sea Tim Burton sits down with Ray Harryhausen David Schecter on Film Music's Unsung Hero A present day look at stop motion Digital sneak peek of It Came From Beneath The Sea...Again! comic book Video Photo Gallery Original Ad Artwork Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (Special Edition) (1956) Aliens are everywhere, and they're attacking planet Earth in one of Ray Harryhausen's most amazing stop motion sci fi classics. Dr. Russell Marvin (Hugh Marlowe) works for Operation Skyhook, a government task force sending rockets into space to probe for future space flights. But when the rockets begin mysteriously disappearing, Dr. Marvin investigates along with his wife Carol (Joan Taylor), only to find the rockets are being intercepted by an army of space aliens who give humanity an ultimatum: Loyalty or death! As the aliens begin attacking cities and landmarks across the Earth - including an unforgettable assault on Washington, D.C - its up to Dr.Marvin and his wife to figure out how to stop these diabolical creatures before its too late. Black and White and Colorized on the same disc (Disc 1). BONUS FEATURES: DISC 1: Audio Commentary with Ray Harryhausen, Visual Effects artist Jeffrey Okun and Ken Ralston, and Arnold Junert DISC 2: Remembering Earth vs. The Flying Saucers The Hollywood Blacklist and Bernard Gordon Tim Burton sits down with Ray Harryhausen Interview with Joan Taylor A present day look at stop motion David Schecter on Film Music's Unsung Hero Digital Sneak Peak of Flying Saucers vs. The Earth Comic Book Original Screenplay Credits Video Photo Galleries Original Ad Artwork The Colorization Process 20 Million Miles to Earth (50th Anniversary Edition) (1957) Special effects genius Ray Harryhausen (Jason and the Argonauts, Clash of the Titans) brings you one of his earliest groundbreaking films, now available for the first time in vibrant color! When an American spaceship crash-lands off the coast of Sicily, a rescue team discovers that the crew has brought back a gelatinous mass that soon hatches and evolves into a strange bi-ped creature which increases in size rapidly. Soon 20-feet tall, the creature rampages through Rome before being destroyed as it seeks refuge in the Colosseum. Feature available in original black and white and color (Chromachoice allows you to toggle between the two) BONUS FEATURES: Audio commentary with Ray Harryhausen, visual effects artists Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, and Arnold Kunert. Remembering 20 Million Miles To Earth The Colorization Process Tim Burton Sits Down with Ray Harryhausen Interview with Joan Taylor David Schechter on Film Music's Unsung Hero 20 Million Miles More Comic Book Video Photo Galleries Original Ad Artwork

The Little Rascals - Complete Collection in October

Many have waited years, and thought this day would never come. So KUDOS to **Genius Products** for putting together the upcoming The Little Rascals - The Complete Collection.

On October 28th, 80 REMASTERED, RESTORED and UNCUT shorts from 1929 to the end of the Hal Roach era (mid -1938) will make their debut in chronological order. Most have never been on DVD and some haven't been seen anywhere for decades, but now Spanky, Alfalfa and all the Gang will be there for all to see at the touch of a remote.

This superb 8-disc DVD set will retail for $89.95, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $59.99. Extras include three silent "Our Gang" shorts, introductions on every disc, 5 commentaries and featurettes with surviving "Rascals" (Unfortunately sans Jackie Cooper and Edith Fellows). COMPLETE DETAILS HERE.

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The Three Stooges, Vol. 4 in October - 3 DAY SPECIAL PRICE

**Sony** has announced an October 7th release date for The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 4 (1943 - 1945). Volume 4 will continue the chronological format and will retail for $24.96, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $19.99. However, for 3 days only (until July 31st), we'll have it for the SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE of $17.48.

More details here.

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Alfred Hitchcock Premiere Collection in October

Announced three weeks ago by **MGM**, we now have guidance regarding the pricing for the Alfred Hitchcock Premiere Collection set to street on October 14th.

More details here.

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Warner Bros. and the Homefront Collection in November

**Warner** has announced a November 11th release date for their much anticipated Warner Bros. and the Homefront Collection. The titles are: This is the Army (1942), Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) and Hollywood Canteen (1944).

More details here.

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