BLU NOIR: Laura in February

WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE:

Laura (Blu-Ray) February 5th 20th-Century Fox Retail $24.99, Our: $20.99

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A definitive noir classic, Laura (Blu-Ray) has been announced by Fox for release on February 5th.

Bonus features (below) will carry over from the standard release. Retail will be $24.99, but It is available at ClassicFlix.com for just $20.99.

A definitive film noir classic, Laura tells the shocking story of a Park Avenue society beauty murdered in her apartment, which brings Detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) to New York's most elegant neighborhood. As he tries to get inside the head of the victim, Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney), he also questions the men in her life - the acerbic critic Waldo Lydecker (Clifton Webb) and playboy fiancee Shelby Carpenter (Vincent Price).

Lulled by her stunning portrait, fine liquor and classical music, McPherson doesn't know he's in for a heart-stopping shock with the sudden appearance of a woman who seems to be Laura herself. Steeped in suspense, heightened reality and witty sophistication, Laura leads to a shocking climax.

BONUS FEATURES:

• Extended Movie Version - with Alternate Opening
• Commentary by Composer David Raksin and Wesleyan University Film Professor Jeanine Basinger
• Commentary b Film Historian/Author Rudy Behlmer
• Documentaries
  
  • "Gene Tierney: A Shattered Portrait"
  • Vincent Price: The Versatile Villain"
• Deleted Scene - with Optional Commentary by Rudy Behlmer
• Theatrical Trailer

FOX: Wild River, Titanic, How Green & Gentleman's Agreement on Blu

Less than two weeks ago, we announced two Fox sets exclusive for purchase at FoxConnect, but available for rent here at ClassicFlix. Now, two releases from those sets are coming out as singles on January 15th: Wild River (Blu-Ray) and Gentleman's Agreement (Blu-Ray).

On the same day, How Green Was My Valley (Blu-Ray) is going to be released, as well as Wild River on standard DVD (their first non-MOD or non-Blu release since Stars and Stripes Forever last December).

On January 1st, the previously announced then postponed, Titanic (Blu-Ray) will be streeting. Bonus features vary per release.

ARTWORK ADDED: Titanic (Blu-Ray)

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ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT

WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE:

Titanic (1953) - Blu-Ray April 3rd Fox Retail: $24.99, Our: $19.99

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If you don't know it yet, you'll soon be aware that the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is this April.

To coincide with it, Criterion has already announced the release of A Night to Remember (1958); and now, 20th Century-Fox has scheduled 1953's Titanic for release on Blu-Ray this April 3rd.

Starring Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb, and featuring Robert Wagner, Audrey Dalton, Thelma Ritter, Brian Aherne and Richard Basehart, the disc will retail for $24.99, but is available at ClassicFlix.com for only $19.99. All bonus features will carry over from the standard release.

SYNOPSIS:
Determined to remove her family from the superficial, high society world in which her husband Richard (Clifton Webb) is engrossed, Julia Sturges (Barbara Stanwyck) boards the R.M.S. Titanic in England on its maiden voyage to America, along with her two children. Learning of her plans, however, Richard purchases a steerage ticket aboard the ship in hopes of reconciling with his family.

But when fate, ice and an overzealous ship captain step in, the Sturges family faces an unimaginable challenge - the possibility of separation from one another forever. This classic, based on the true-life history of the famed ocean liner, remains one of the most poignant, well-crafted films of all time.

BONUS FEATURES:

• Commentary by Film Critic Richard Shickel
• Commentary by Robert Wagner, Audrey Dalton and Cinematographer Michael Lonza
• "Beyond Titanic" Documentary
• Movietone Newsreels (1953)
• Audio Essay by Titanic Historian Silvia Stoddard
• Still Gallery
• Theatrical Trailer

FOX: Stars and Stripes Forever (Blu-Ray / DVD) in December

WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE:

Stars and Stripes Forever (Blu-Ray / DVD Combo) December 13th Fox Retail: $34.99, Our: $27.99

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No, this is not a spoof announcement.

In their first wide-release of new material in two and-a-half years, 20th Century-Fox has announced Stars and Stripes Forever (Blu-Ray / DVD Combo) for release on December 13th.

Fox's classic output has been dormant since May 2009's Man Hunt, as they mainly focused on re-releasing catalog titles on Blu-Ray. No word yet, but hopefully this will be followed up by many releases from their deep catalog.

This 2-disc combo pack contains 1 Blu-Ray disc and 1 Standard DVD. Retail will be $34.99, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only $27.99.

Bonus features are below, however it is not clear if they are exclusive to the Blu-Ray or if they are included in both.


SYNOPSIS:
Stars and Stripes Forever is the rousing and patriotic march heard every Fourth of July, and, the inspirational film about the American music legend who wrote it, John Philip Sousa.

Beginning with Sousa’s days as a sergeant major in the United States Marine Corps and leader of the Corps’ famous marching band, Stars and Stripes Forever transports you back to the 1890s and Sousa’s ascent to world renown as a composer and conductor of The Sousa Band. Three-time Academy Award Nominee Clifton Webb shines as Souza, “The March King,” along with Robert Wagner, Debra Paget and Ruth Hussey.

BONUS FEATURES:

• From Our National March to the Silver Screen
• John Philip Sousa's Contribution to American Music
• Pressbook, Advertising and Still Galleries
• Original Theatrical Trailer