Articles by Guido Henkel

Miami Vice

December 7, 2006 // 0 Comments

Some twenty-plus years after the TV series a "Miami Vice" movie was definitely the last thing on my mind. Yet series creator Michael Mann never seems to have given up the dream and in 2006 it finally materialized. With a new cast but the [...]

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

December 6, 2006 // 0 Comments

"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" is a regular staple running throughout the weeks leading up to the Christmas Holidays on TV, much like "A Christmas Story" does. As such practically everyone is familiar with the movie to [...]

Warner launches more high definition in January

December 5, 2006 // 0 Comments

We just got word that Warner Home Video has slated two more Blu-Ray titles and a HD-DVD release for release in January as well – namely GoodFellas and Scooby-Doo: The Movie. Available on HD-DVD already, the Blu-Ray version will offer up Martin [...]

Warner postpones Poseidon HD-DVD version

December 5, 2006 // 0 Comments

It should have been in stores this week, but Warner Home Video has postponed the HD-DVD version of Wolfgang Petersen’s Poseidon. When a rogue wave capsizes a luxury cruise ship in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, a small group of survivors find [...]

The West Wing: Season 6

December 4, 2006 // 0 Comments

And once again, Warner Home Video has included a hidden feature on a DVD set of “The West Wing.” This time it is the Season 6 set that holds the secret. Insert the second disc of the DVD set and from the Main Menu go to the “Special Features” [...]

Half Baked comes to HD-DVD

December 4, 2006 // 0 Comments

Universal Home Entertainment has just announced a HD-DVD/DVD combo of Half Baked for release in January. Dave Chappelle stars in this hilarious adventure of three lovable party buds trying to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have [...]

Universal releases Hollywoodland in February

December 4, 2006 // 0 Comments

Universal Home Entertainment has scheduled the release of Hollywoodland for February, offering this film starring Diane Lane, Ben Affleck and Adrien Brody up on DVD as well as a HD-DVD/DVD combo. Hollywoodland is a uniquely compelling exploration of fame [...]

Gene Simmons: Family Jewels: Season 1

December 1, 2006 // 0 Comments

I had no idea this show actually existed until I got the press release from A&E Home Entertainment announcing its DVD release. Not much of a TV viewer I am, I guess. When I read about it, I wanted to give it a quick look, though. It was a guilty [...]

It is Open Season in February

December 1, 2006 // 0 Comments

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has just unveiled details about the release of the animated feature film Open Season, scheduled for February. The film will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and UMD for the PSP. In this animated action adventure comedy the [...]

The Punisher: Extended Cut

November 30, 2006 // 0 Comments

An interesting easter egg can also be found on Lions Gate’s release of the extended cut of “The Punisher.” From the disc’s Main Menu go to the “Special Features” section and there press the “Right” arrow key on your remote control to [...]
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