The Golden Age of Television
Criterion's Golden Age of Television collects 8 live American "teleplays" from an era that many consider the genesis of the Television Drama. The set features incredible and rarely seen work from legends such as a pre-Twilight Zone Rod Serling directing a then up and comer by the name of Jack Palance as well as early work from John Frankhenheimer, Andy Griffith, and Paul Newman. Link: $50
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AK 100: 25 Films by Akira Kurosawa
To celebrate what would be his one hundredth birthday, Criterion is releasing a comprehensive box set of Akira Kurosawa's films which span the director's legenary 50 year career. Twenty-five movies are included in this collection which include iconic titles such as Rashomon, Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, and four rare titles never released on DVD. Link: $300
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The Sopranos The Complete Series
One of the best television shows to ever hit your cable box and quite possibly the best fictional telling of the Italian Mafia since the Godfather is finally going to be available in its entirety on DVD. The Sopranos Complete Series spans across 33 discs which feature all 86 episodes, bonus features, the show's soundtrack, and a hardcover book and sixteen page episode guide. Link: $280
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Batman: Gotham Knight
Like many of you we've been on the edge of our seats anticipating the release of The Dark Knight and if you need a little something to whet your appetite you're going to need to grab a copy of Batman: Gotham Knight. The movie consists of six chapters with each chapter featuring different artistic styles that depict Batman in ways you've never seen before. Also of note is the use of fanboy favorite, Kevin Conroy, who voiced Bruce Wayne in the highly regarded, Batman: The Animated Series. Link: $15
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The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration
One of the greatest series of films ever to be produced has been fully restored in the new The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration which is set to be released on DVD and more importantly, High-Definition Blu-Ray. The set includes The Godfather and The Godfather II which have been fully restored and a newly remastered version of the Godfather III. The special features disc include extras that follow the restoration process of the films, additional scenes, short films, and much much more. Available September. Link: $73-$120
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Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector's Edition
Our favorite anti-hero, Harry Callahan, is getting the ultimate edition treatment this summer collecting all five of the Dirty Harry movies in one set. The Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector's Edition will feature a special edition of Dirty Harry and deluxe editions of Magnum Force, The Enforcer, Sudden Impact, and The Dead Pool. It will also come with a hardcover book, wallet w/ metal badge and id card, and 5x7 reproductions of the lobby posters for each film. Available on both Bluray and DVD this June. [$60-$102]
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Gangsters - The Ultimate Film Collection
While we wouldn't necessarily deem this "The Ultimate Film Collection" of Gangster flicks, its definitely a great start if you don't already have these in your library. The set includes the three disc Unrated Extended Collectors Edition of American Gangster and two disc special editions of Scarface, Casino, and Carlito's Way. [$49]
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United Artists 90th Anniversary: Prestige Collection Gift Set
Celebrating their 90th Anniversary, United Artists is releasing an enormous 90 film box set called the Prestige Collection. The 110 disc set spans across 90 years featuring classics such as The Apartment, The Magnificent Seven, Westside Story, The Great Escape all the way to more modern classics like War Games, Rain Man, Leaving Las Vegas, and Hotel Rwanada. The discs sit inside a linen wrapped book that should make for a great display piece on your coffee table. Its a definite must have for cinephiles or anyone who wants to kickstart their dvd library with an essential collection of movie classics. [$609]
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James Bond Ultimate Collector's Set
Even though Daniel Craig just signed on to do three more Bond flicks, the James Bond Ultimate Collector's Set is still a very impressive collection and is will still be the definitive and complete collection of the James Bond films. The movies themselves will span across 21 discs and include an additional 21 discs filled with bonus content and materials. Now the wait begins for the HD/BluRay versions of this set.... [$200]
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Stanley Kubrick Director Series
Warner Home Video is kicking off their new Director Series sets with one of the most important directors of our time, Stanley Kubrick. The series includes newly remastered versions of 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Eyes Wide Shut, Full Metal Jacket, and The Shining. The set also includes the full length documentary, Stanley Kubrick - A Life in Pictures. Each of the movies will also be available separately on HD-DVD/Blu-Ray and all should be available on October 23. [$80]
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