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Don Bluth and Gary Goldman chat live on Yahoo

December 17, 1998 // 0 Comments

Digital Leisure just informed us that the creative minds behind their “Dragon’s Lair” release, Don Bluth and Gary Goldman will be chatting live with fans online on Friday, December 18, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time (GMT-5). The conference can be [...]

You gotta try this – Dialectizer is a riot!

December 17, 1998 // 0 Comments

We just came across a page on the Internet that is the coolest thing we have seen in ages. It is called Dialectizer and it translates text or websites into a number of selectable dialects, from Redneck over Elmer Fudd to Swedish Cook and more. Just type [...]

The Golden Globe Award Nominations are in

December 17, 1998 // 0 Comments

This morning the Golden Globe Award Nominations have been publicly announced and as expected they give nods to some of the best filmed entertainment from the year of 1998. The Golden Globe Awards are usually a good indication about how juries feel and [...]

DVD is going stronger every day, leaving the rest in the dust

December 16, 1998 // 0 Comments

If you are interested in an analysis of the state of DVD affairs, you might want to take a look at this article from MSNBC. The article nicely shows the fantastic growth DVD has undergone in the short time since its introduction and how it has easily [...]

News or no news from the Star Wars front

December 16, 1998 // 0 Comments

Our friend Peter Bracke over at the DVD File has just received a letter from Lucasfilm. Peter tried to get in touch with Lucasfilm to find out if there were any plans to release the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD anytime soon. Well, after a long time of waiting [...]

Buena Vista is finally back with a stronger release line-up

December 16, 1998 // 0 Comments

After months of rather meager release schedules, Buena Vista Home Video today announced a number of titles for release in early March. The list, including titles like Halloween: H20, Il Postino, Mighty Aphrodite, The Parent Trap, The Waterboy and more, is [...]

Take a look at the Avengers from Warner

December 16, 1998 // 0 Comments

On December 29, Warner Home Video is releasing this summer’s feature film version of The Avengers on DVD for a low price of $19.95. Once again we have had the chance to get the cover of the release for your viewing pleasure ahead of time. Please click [...]

Waiting for Rambo – the 3-Pack has been delayed

December 16, 1998 // 0 Comments

We just got word from Artisan Entertainment that the “Rambo” 3-Pack many of you are eagerly awaiting, has unfortunately been delayed until January 1. The box set was released for schedule as of yesterday but technical problems caused the release to be [...]

Macrovision to Copy Protect Fox DVDs

December 15, 1998 // 0 Comments

As was to be expected, we just received the following announcement from Macrovision, stating that Fox will use Macrovision’s copy protection technology for their DVD releases. SUNNYVALE, CA (December 15, 1998)-Macrovision Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) [...]

DVD Express announce $5.3 Million deal with Infoseek

December 15, 1998 // 0 Comments

DVD EXPRESS Announces 5.3 Million Dollar Real Estate and Content Deal With Infoseek, Signs Deal With MSN, Expanding Its Leadership Position Ten Fold Sales Increase Reported LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ — DVD EXPRESS, the largest online video [...]
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