GOLDWYN: Wuthering Heights, Bishop's Wife & More in January

Back in April, we announced that Warner had acquired the rights to distribute 74 films from the Samuel Goldwyn library. Today, the studio made public the first six to be released on standard DVD this January 15th.

Wuthering Heights (1939) and The Bishop's Wife (1947) will be the most welcome of the lot as they have proven to be the most scarce.

The other four are: The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), Guys and Dolls (1955), Hans Christian Andersen (1952) and The Pride of the Yankees (1942).

Almost all the bonus features will carry over from the previous HBO/MGM releases, and some will be added as in the case of Best Years which includes an introduction by Virgina Mayo and interviews with Virginia Mayo and Teresa Wright.

Retail will be $14.97 each, but they are all available at ClassicFlix.com for just $10.99.

GOLDWYN BLU: Guys and Dolls, Hans Christian Andersen

WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE:

Guys and Dolls (Blu-Ray) November 6th Warner Bros. Retail: 34.99, Our: $30.99

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WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE:

Hans Christian Andersen (Blu-Ray) December 18th Warner Bros. Retail: 34.99, Our: $30.99

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Wasting no time with their recent acquisition of the Goldwyn library, Warner Bros. has announced Blu-Ray Book releases for Guys and Dolls (1955) and Hans Christian Anderson (1952).

Bonus features should be numerous, but are not forthcoming.

The Big Country (Blu-Ray) in November

WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE:

The Big Country (Blu-Ray) November 1st MGM Retail: $19.99, Our: $15.99

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Previously exclusive to Wal-Mart, and currently available for rent here at ClassicFlix, The Big Country (Blu-Ray) has been announced for wide release by MGM on November 1st.

It will retail for 19.99 but is available at ClassicFlix.com for only $15.99. Bonus features below.


SYNOPSIS:
One of Hollywood's greatest directors teams with a cast of incredible screen legends for this bold, sweeping tale of a ship's captain who ventures west to find a hotbed of jealousy, hatred and dangerous rivalries. As the reluctant hero is thrust into the maelstrom, he must summon all of his resolve to save not only his own life, but also the life of the woman he loves.

William Wyler directs this action-packed adventure that triumphs as "a work of art" (Motion Picture Herald). Starring Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons, Chuck Connors and Burl Ives, this magnificently entertaining epic will take your breath away with unbridled suspense, exhilarating excitement and explosive drama on a grand scale.

BONUS FEATURES:

• Fun in the Country
• TV Spot
• Original Theatrical Trailer

The Big Country (Blu-Ray)

Currently exclusive for purchase only at Walmart, we have acquired The Big Country (Blu-Ray) for rental.

Available here, and nowhere else, the star-studded classic features Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons, Chuck Connors, Carroll Baker, Burl Ives and is helmed by William Wyler.

SYNOPSIS:
One of Hollywood's greatest directors teams with a cast of incredible screen legends for this bold, sweeping tale of a ship's captain who ventures west to find a hotbed of jealousy, hatred and dangerous rivalries. As the reluctant hero is thrust into the maelstrom, he must summon all of his resolve to save not only his own life, but also the life of the woman he loves.

William Wyler directs this action-packed adventure that triumphs as "a work of art" (Motion Picture Herald). Starring Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons, Chuck Connors and Burl Ives, this magnificently entertaining epic will take your breath away with unbridled suspense, exhilarating excitement and explosive drama on a grand scale.

BONUS FEATURES:

• Fun in the Country
• TV Spot
• Original Theatrical Trailer

Spartacus (Blu-Ray) - 50th Anniversary Edition in May

WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE:

Spartacus (Blu-Ray) - 50th Anniversary Edition May 25th Universal Retail: $26.98, Our: $20.99

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Universal has announced a May 25th release date for Spartacus (Blu-Ray) - 50th Anniversary Edition.

Unlike the 2006 HD-DVD release of Spartacus, this hi-def release comes with plenty of bonus features (below). Oddly, no standard definition edition has been announced to coincide with this blu release.

It will be a single disc and retail for $26.98, but is available at ClassicFlix.com for only $20.99.

BONUS FEATURES:

• Deleted Scenes
• Interview with Peter Ustinov
• Interview with Jean Simmons
• Behind-the-Scenes Footage
• Vintage Newsreels
• Theatrical Trailer
• Production Stills
• Concept Art
• Costume Designs
• Saul Bass Storyboards
• Posters & Print Ads
• My Scenes
• BD Live

DETAILS ADDED: BD Exclusives for The Robe

--Bonus Features added to previous announcement for The Robe (Blu-Ray)--
--Bold Text Represents Blu-Ray Exclusives--

BONUS FEATURES

• Introduction by Martin Scorsese
• Commentary with Film Composer David Newman and Film Historians Jon Burlingame, Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman
• The Making of the Robe
• Gallery
• Interactive Pressbook
• Vintage Celebrity Introductions by Richard Widmark, Susan Hayworth, Robert Wagner, Clifton Webb and Dan Dailey
• The CinemaScope Story featurette
• From Scripture to Script: The Bible and Hollywood featurette
  
• BONUSVIEW picture-in-picture mode:
  • The Robe Times Two: A Comparison of Widescreen and Standard Versions
  • A Seamless Faith: The Real-Life Search for The Robe featurettes
    • Inspiration
    • The Clothes of Christ
    • Clothes in Biblical Times
    • Clothes of a King
    • A Seamless Garment
    • The Robe on Page & Screen
    • The Robe and Politics
    • The Robe in Our World
    • The Robe in France & Russia
    • History vs. Drama
• Audio Interview with Screenwriter Philip Dunne (1969)
  
• Movietone News
  • CinemaScope Hailed by Public and Press
    
  • Broadway Hails The Robe in CinemaScope
    
  • The Robe (Christian Herald Award)
    
  • Millionth Patron Sees The Robe
    
  • CinemaScope and The Robe Win Oscars
• Trailers / TV Spots
• Poster Gallery / Lobby Cards
  

Original Announcement
No word on the other upcoming **Fox** titles previously mentioned (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Man Hunt & Stars and Stripes Forever), but we've just learned about a solid March 17th release date for the Historical Epic The Robe - Special Edition (1953) in Standard & Blu-Ray format.

No additional details are available except that the SD version should have both the CinemaScope and Flat version. And although we list the SD version as a 2-Disc set and the BD as a single disc, those details have not yet been verified.

Prices below with more details to follow.

The Robe - Special Edition Retail: $19.98, Our: $14.99


The Robe (Blu-Ray) Retail: $34.98, Our: $27.99


SYNOPSIS:
The first movie ever filmed in CinemaScope, The Robe was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Richard Burton. Burton stars as Marcellus Gallio, the Roman centurion charged with overseeing the crucifixion of Christ. But when he wins Christ's robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross, his life is forever changed.

Its inspired story set to a spectacular score, and featuring an all-star cast, including Victor Mature and Jean Simmons, The Robe remains one of the screen's greatest biblical epics.

ARTWORK & DETAILS ADDED: The Robe

--Artwork for Standard Version and Bonus Features added to previous announcement--
--Also, it appears both versions will be single disc--

BONUS FEATURES:

• Introduction by Martin Scorsesse
• Commentary with Film Composer David Newman and Film Historians Jon Burlingame, Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman
• The Making of the Robe
• Gallery
• Interactive Pressbook

Original Announcement
No word on the other upcoming **Fox** titles previously mentioned (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Man Hunt & Stars and Stripes Forever), but we've just learned about a solid March 17th release date for the Historical Epic The Robe - Special Edition (1953) in Standard & Blu-Ray format.

No additional details are available except that the SD version should have both the CinemaScope and Flat version. And although we list the SD version as a 2-Disc set and the BD as a single disc, those details have not yet been verified.

Prices below with more details to follow.

The Robe - Special Edition Retail: $19.98, Our: $14.99


The Robe (Blu-Ray) Retail: $34.98, Our: $27.99


SYNOPSIS:
The first movie ever filmed in CinemaScope, The Robe was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Richard Burton. Burton stars as Marcellus Gallio, the Roman centurion charged with overseeing the crucifixion of Christ. But when he wins Christ's robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross, his life is forever changed.

Its inspired story set to a spectacular score, and featuring an all-star cast, including Victor Mature and Jean Simmons, The Robe remains one of the screen's greatest biblical epics.

The Robe - Special Edition and Blu-Ray in March

No word on the other upcoming **Fox** titles previously mentioned (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Man Hunt & Stars and Stripes Forever), but we've just learned about a solid March 17th release date for the Historical Epic The Robe - Special Edition (1953) in Standard & Blu-Ray format.

No additional details are available except that the SD version should have both the CinemaScope and Flat version. And although we list the SD version as a 2-Disc set and the BD as a single disc, those details have not yet been verified.

Prices below with more details to follow.

The Robe - Special Edition Retail: $19.98, Our: $14.99


The Robe (Blu-Ray) Retail: $34.98, Our: $27.99


SYNOPSIS:
The first movie ever filmed in CinemaScope, The Robe was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Richard Burton. Burton stars as Marcellus Gallio, the Roman centurion charged with overseeing the crucifixion of Christ. But when he wins Christ's robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross, his life is forever changed.

Its inspired story set to a spectacular score, and featuring an all-star cast, including Victor Mature and Jean Simmons, The Robe remains one of the screen's greatest biblical epics.