Showing posts with label Bing Crosby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bing Crosby. Show all posts
OLIVE: Road to Hong Kong Leads a Quartet of Titles Making Their Blu Debut
After previously announcing two new releases earlier this month, Olive has announced February 17th as the street date for four additional titles arriving on DVD and Blu-Ray. Click here for details.
Christmas Comes Early With Holiday Inn on Blu
Universal has announced an October 7th street date for the 1942 Christmas classic, Holiday Inn on Blu-Ray. Click here for details.
OLIVE: The Bells of St. Mary's - DVD & Blu in November
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The Bells of St. Mary's November 19th Olive Films Retail: $19.95, Our: $14.99 |
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The Bells of St. Mary's (Blu-Ray) November 19th Olive Films Retail: $29.95, Our: $21.99 |
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Previously released by Republic on DVD, Olive Films has announced the DVD and Blu-Ray release of The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) with a scheduled street date of November 19th.
Unlike many of Olive's offerings, Bells includes a bonus feature: The Look of Love: An Essay by Film Critic R. Emmet Sweeney.
Witty, heartwarming and one of the most beloved classics of all time, The Bells of St. Mary's delivers all the entertainment of its predecessor, the award winning Going My Way. Bing Crosby recreates his Oscar-winning (Best Actor) role as parish priest Father O’Malley.
The easy-going O’Malley is sent to revive a financially ailing parochial school and immediately finds himself at odds with no-nonsense Sister Benedict (Ingrid Bergman) on how to educate the children. Beyond their delightful battle of wits lies a bigger problem--the skinflint businessman next door (Henry Travers) wants St. Mary’s condemned, so he can build a parking lot for his employees.
Only a miracle can save St. Mary’s now … how a devilish situation finds a heavenly solution remains to be seen in this captivating family classic that was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress. Directed by Leo McCarey (Going My Way).
BONUS FEATURE:
- The Look of Love: An Essay by Film Critic R. Emmet Sweeney
ARTWORK ADDED: Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 2
-- ARTWORK ADDED TO PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT --
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 2 November 9th Infinity Retail: $29.98, Our: $21.99 | |
More Bing is on the way as Infinity Entertainment has announced a November 9th release date for Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 2.
The set features four complete Christmas-themed episodes on two discs. Bonus features are not yet known, but will hopefully be as plentiful and rare as those featured in Volume 1. Guest stars include Bob Hope, Mary Martin, Robert Goulet, Terry-Thomas and Mary Costa.
This marks the fourth upcoming release for Bing along with The Bing Crosby Universal Backlot Collection and White Christmas (Blu-Ray) on November 2nd, as well as The Legendary Bing Crosby later this month.
Retail will be $29.98, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only $21.99.
SYNOPSIS:
Bing Crosby and Christmas, they're synonymous. It was only natural for the voice that sold more than 100 million copies of "White Christmas" - and the star of such film classics as Holiday Inn and White Christmas - to celebrate the season on television.
Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 2 showcases those beloved Christmas shows. Included in this premiere, two-disc collection are Bing's first holiday special, produced in England in 1961, his first color special from 1962 with Mary Martin, Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas with Robert Goulet and Mary Costa from 1971. Also included is Bing's final special, Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas, which includes the iconic duet of "The Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth" with David Bowie.
These treasured programs have been meticulously restored from the original film and videotape sources and are presented with all original performances intact.
Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 2 in November
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 2 November 9th Infinity Retail: $29.98, Our: $21.99 | |
More Bing is on the way as Infinity Entertainment has announced a November 9th release date for Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 2.
The set features four complete Christmas-themed episodes on two discs. Bonus features are not yet known, but will hopefully be as plentiful and rare as those featured in Volume 1. Guest stars include Bob Hope, Mary Martin, Robert Goulet, Terry-Thomas and Mary Costa.
This marks the fourth upcoming release for Bing along with The Bing Crosby Universal Backlot Collection and White Christmas (Blu-Ray) on November 2nd, as well as The Legendary Bing Crosby later this month.
Retail will be $29.98, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only $21.99.
SYNOPSIS:
Bing Crosby and Christmas, they're synonymous. It was only natural for the voice that sold more than 100 million copies of "White Christmas" - and the star of such film classics as Holiday Inn and White Christmas - to celebrate the season on television.
Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 2 showcases those beloved Christmas shows. Included in this premiere, two-disc collection are Bing's first holiday special, produced in England in 1961, his first color special from 1962 with Mary Martin, Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas with Robert Goulet and Mary Costa from 1971. Also included is Bing's final special, Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas, which includes the iconic duet of "The Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth" with David Bowie.
These treasured programs have been meticulously restored from the original film and videotape sources and are presented with all original performances intact.
White Christmas (Blu-Ray) in November
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | White Christmas (Blu-Ray) November 2nd Paramount Retail: $29.99, Our: $23.99 |  |
Paramount has announced a November 2nd street date for White Christmas (Blu-Ray).
It's carries over all the bonus features from the standard edition, however, most are in HiDef. Details below.
Retail will be $29.99, but it is available at ClassicFlix.com for only $23.99.
White Christmas is a treasury of Irving Berlin classics, among them "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Sisters," "Mandy," and the beloved holiday song, "White Christmas."
Two talented song-and-dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. One winter, they join forces with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) and trek to Vermont for a white Christmas. Of course, there's the requisite fun with the ladies, but the real adventure starts when Crosby & Kaye discover that the inn is run by their old army general who's now in financial trouble. And the result is the stuff dreams are made of.
BONUS FEATURES (** Indicates in HD):
- Retrospective Interview with Actress/Singer Rosemary Clooney
- Commentary by Rosemary Clooney
- Backstage Stories from White Christmas**
- Rosemary's Old Kentucky Home**
- Bing Crosby: Christmas Crooner**
- Danny Kaye: Joy to the World**
- Irving Berlin's White Christmas**
- White Christmas: From Page to Stage**
- 2 Theatrical Trailers**
ARTWORK ADDED: Bing Crosby Backlot Collection
Artwork added to previous announcement. Click here to see.
UNIVERSAL BACKLOT: The Bing Crosby Collection in November
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: TITLES: | The Bing Crosby Collection (Universal Backlot) November 2nd Universal Retail $49.98, Our: $37.99 College Humor (1933), We’re Not Dressing (1934), Here Is My Heart (1934), Mississippi (1935), Sing You Sinners (1938), Welcome Stranger (1947) | |
Continuing their Backlot series, Universal has announced a November 2nd release date for The Bing Crosby Collection (Universal Backlot) .
The 3-disc set has five new to DVD titles with We're Not Dressing being the lone re-release. Some of the co-stars include: W.C. Fields, Joan Bennett, Fred MacMurray, Donald O'Connor, Carole Lombard, Ray Milland, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Jack Oakie, Roland Young, Reginald Owen, Joan Caulfield and Barry Fitzgerald.
Bonus features will be trailers for a few of the titles and English subtitles will be available for all.
Retail will be $49.98, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only $37.99.
SYNOPSIS:
One of the most popular entertainers of all-time, Bing Crosby was a superstar of movies, music, radio and television during a spectacular career that lasted over 50 years. He remains beloved around the world for his easygoing charm, mesmerizing voice and on-screen charisma.
The Bing Crosby Collection showcases 6 rare films featuring Bing in top-form singing some of his most memorable songs such as “June in January,” “Swanee River”“ and “I've Got a Pocketful of Dreams.” This timeless collection will entertain longtime fans and introduce a whole new generation to the legendary style of the most popular singing star of the 20th century!
College Humor (1933, 81 min.)
A college professor (Bing Crosby) and the school’s football star (Richard Arlen) fall for the same beautiful co-ed in this comedy featuring George Burns and Gracie Allen.
We’re Not Dressing (1934, 75 min.)
A lowly deckhand (Bing Crosby) is shipwrecked on an island with several passengers including the heiress (Carole Lombard) he's smitten with plus two wacky locals (George Burns and Gracie Allen).
Here Is My Heart (1934, 77 min.)
When a wealthy radio crooner (Bing Crosby) falls for an icy Russian princess, he goes undercover as a hotel waiter in order to gain access to her suite - and her heart.
Mississippi (1935, 74 min.)
Set in the Old South, a disgraced gentleman (Bing Crosby) takes a singing job on a riverboat where the captain (W.C. Fields) tries to teach him the meaning of honor.
Sing You Sinners (1938, 91min.)
Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray and Donald O’Connor star as a trio of talented brothers who travel to Los Angeles seeking fortune only to get mixed up at the racetrack.
Welcome Stranger (1947, 108 min.)
In this charming musical comedy, a crotchety old physician (Barry Fitzgerald) finds himself sharing his medical practice with an impetuous younger doctor (Bing Crosby).
The Legendary Bing Crosby in September
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | The Legendary Bing Crosby September 28th Infinity Ent Retail: $19.98, Our: $14.99 | |
Following up on one of the best sleeper releases of the year, Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 1, Infinity Entertainment has announced a September 28th release date for The Legendary Bing Crosby.
And while this is not Volume 2 with complete shows, it will have songs, performed in their entirety, by Bing as a solo and in duets.
It will retail for $19.98, but is available at ClassicFlix.com for only $14.99.
SYNOPSIS:
In this extraordinary musical celebration, first seen on public television, Bing performs solo and in duets with superstar colleagues. These memorable performances from TV specials Bing headlined between 1954 and 1977 haven’t been seen since their original broadcasts.
Full song performances by Bing blend seamlessly with unique insight from Kathryn Crosby, Mary Crosby, Michael Feinstein, Leonard Maltin, Regis Philbin and Andy Williams. Classic songs performed in their entirety include: Ol’ Man River, Swanee, I Love Paris, Pennies From Heaven, June In January, I’m An Old Cow Hand, Now You Has Jazz, Mama Don’t Allow It, Married, It Had To Be You, I Believe In You, The Oldest Established, Sing, Swingin’ On a Star, Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day, Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth, White Christmas.
Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 1 in May
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 1 May 25th Infinity Retail: $29.98, Our: $21.99 | |
Infinity Entertainment has announced a May 25th release date for Bing Crosby - The Television Specials, Vol. 1.
Authorized by the Crosby estate, this 2-disc set has four of Bing's 30 specials and is loaded with bonus features (below).
Guest stars include Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Edie Adams, Gary Crosby, Dean Martin, Bernadette Peters and Flip Wilson.
Retail will be $29.98, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only $21.99.
SYNOPSIS:
From 1954 to 1977, beloved crooner Bing Crosby starred in 30 eagerly anticipated, highly rated television specials. Often the highlight of the entire season, the programs showcased him in the company of the top stars of the day.
Included in this premiere, two-disc collection are Bing’s debut special from Jan. 1954, featuring Jack Benny; the landmark Sept. 1959 show for Oldsmobile, with legends Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong; the May 1962 special, with long-time Road comedies co-star Bob Hope, Edie Adams, son Gary Crosby and the Smothers Brothers; and the April 1970 show, Cooling It, with Dean Martin, Bernadette Peters and Flip Wilson.
BONUS FEATURES:
- The 1952 inspirational film Faith, Hope and Hogan, featuring Bing, Bob Hope and Phil Harris, from The Christophers television series
- Bing’s first color TV appearance from 1954 with golfer Jimmy Demaret
- A rare 1962 local TV interview from Hawaii
- A 1964 commercial for the Thermo-Fax copier
- A recently discovered 1967 Australian TV interview
White Christmas (Anniv. Ed.) in November - SPECIAL 3 DAY PRICE!
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | White Christmas - Anniversary Edition November 3rd Paramount Retail $24.99 Our: | |
Paramount has announced a November 3rd release date for the heart-warming Christmas classic White Christmas - Anniversary Edition. This 2-disc special edition will have all new bonus features (below) not on the previous single disc release.
Retail price is $24.99, and we'll have it for $17.99. However, for 3 days only (until September 6th), we'll have it for the SPECIAL LOW PRE-ORDER PRICE of $15.98.
SYNOPSIS:
White Christmas is a treasury of Irving Berlin classics, among them "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Sisters," "Mandy," and the beloved holiday song, "White Christmas." Two talented song-and-dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. One winter, they join forces with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) and trek to Vermont for a white Christmas. Of course, there's the requisite fun with the ladies, but the real adventure starts when Crosby & Kaye discover that the inn is run by their old army general who's now in financial trouble. And the result is the stuff dreams are made of.
BONUS FEATURES (* Are New to this Special Edition):
- Commentary by Rosemary Clooney
- Retrospective Interview with Actress/Singer Rosemary Clooney
- Backstage Stories from White Christmas*
- Rosemary's Old Kentucky Home*
- Bing Crosby: Christmas Crooner*
- Danny Kaye: Joy to the World*
- Irving Berlin's White Christmas*
- White Christmas: From Page to Stage*
- Original & Re-Release Theatrical Trailers
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