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The IPCRESS File DVD & BD!
• 2K Restoration by ITV Color 109 Minutes 2.35:1 Not Rated |
Love Among The Ruins
April 21, 2020, Kino Lorber
DVD & Blu-ray
From George Cukor, the legendary director of A Bill of Divorcement, Dinner at Eight, Holiday, The Women, The Philadelphia Story, Adam’s Rib and My Fair Lady! |
Seance on a Wet Afternoon Network,dvd, 1.66:1, Mono / English, Subtitles English, Region 2 (PAL), 111 mins Kim Stanley and Richard Attenborough give outstanding performances in this classy British thriller, with Attenborough winning a BAFTA for Best British Actor and Stanley scoring an Oscar nomination. Written and directed by Bryan Forbes - who also won a Writers Guild award, an Edgar and a BAFTA nomination - Seance on a Wet Afternoon is presented here as a brand-new High Definition transfer from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio. Myra Savage, a highly-strung spiritual medium, convinces her weak-willed husband to fake a child kidnapping so she can offer her services to the parents when all seems lost. Though horrified at the prospect, he reluctantly goes along with the plan - but becomes more convinced than ever that Myra is losing her grip on reality... SPECIAL FEATURES |
Follow Me! (The Public Eye) DVD (Region B) and blu-ray 19th August, 2019 Extra: John Barry's complete score, taken from the master tapes. From the Network website: If there’s one thing we love to do at Network it's to take series and films that were roundly ignored (or pilloried) on their original release and make them available to appreciative new viewers – and you'll probably never find a better example of an overlooked gem than Follow Me. Even director Carol Reed's biography makes scant mention of this, his directorial swansong. Hollywood ingénue Mia Farrow and stalwart character actor Michael Jayston star as a married couple in crisis – suspecting his wife of infidelity, the husband hires a private detective (Topol, then at the height of his Fiddler on the Roof fame) to follow her, only to set into motion an elaborate game of cat and mouse. Adapted from the popular play The Public Eye, by award-winning writer Peter Shaffer, Follow Me showcases its dazzling London locations to memorable effect, set to a haunting score by legendary composer John Barry. With all these elements in play, Follow Me seemed assured of success, and yet it inexplicably underperformed on release. Disappearing into oblivion, it’s now fondly remembered as a much sought-after film, barely glimpsed on television and virtually unobtainable on home media. Now, with everyone here at Network falling for its gentle-but-infectious humour, we’re setting the record straight and are proud to reintroduce Follow Me to viewers with this release – presented in its original Panavision widescreen aspect ratio from High Definition materials supplied by Universal. It includes a limited edition booklet by John Barry expert Geoff Leonard and Professor Laura Mayne and – in a world first – John Barry's original score as an isolated music track. Previously only available commercially as a re-recording – and edited down in the film itself – this will be the first time that Barry's original, full-length cues have been heard anywhere outside Universal's editing room in 1971. Part whimsical romantic comedy, part dreamy London time capsule, this beguiling film deserves the wider audience that eluded it originally in theatres – it’s long past time for it to finally have its day in the sun. Available to pre-order now Blu-ray or DVD |
It's All Happening Shortly before he left EMI for Ember, John Barry appeared as himself in It's All Happening. This film musical was basically a vehicle for Tommy Steele and quite likely part of the lure to acquire him from his lengthy stay with the rival record label, Decca. In the film, Barry is seen conducting an orchestra which accompanied fellow EMI artistes Johnny De Little (a Barry protege) and American visitor Dick Kallman in (mock) studio recording sessions. Apart from this on-screen appearance, Barry also arranged and accompanied songs by Tommy Steele and Marion Ryan. Also appearing in the film were EMI artistes Shane Fentone (later better known as Alvin Stardust), The Clyde Valley Stompers, Carol Deene, Russ Conway, Danny Williams and Geoff Love. Barry did work with Conway and Williams on record, but not on this occasion. N.B. Both DVD and Blu-ray are available for pre-order, but are only available while stocks last!! |
Orson Welles Great Mysteries The legendary Orson Welles hosts thirteen mysterious tales from this much sought-after anthology series. Showcasing a haunting theme by John Barry, these macabre – often supernatural – dramas feature an astonishing array of talent, including Rupert Davies, Eli Wallach, Michael Kitchen, Patrick Magee, Donald Pleasence, Peter Cushing, Susannah York, Michael Gambon, Julie Dawn Cole, Kenneth Haigh, Harry Andrews, Dinsdale Landen, Christopher Lee, Jane Seymour and Ian Holm. The episodes featured on this set – including classic tales from Wilkie Collins, W.W. Jacobs, Honoré de Balzac, Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle – are: A Terribly Strange Bed |
The Betsy John Barry and movie afficionado Alan has discovered that Warner Archive recut the pan-and-scan 4:3 version used for the 1999 dvd release of The Betsy, to make a pseudo Widesceen 2017 release with a terrible quality result. For images, see our snippets page. 125 minutes Aspect Ratio: 16 X 9 LETTERBOX|ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO - 1.78:1 Format: Made To Order DVD Audio Format: MONO
125 minutes Aspect Ratio: 16 X 9 LETTERBOX|ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO - 1.78:1 Format: Made To Order DVD Audio Format: MONO
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The Tamarind Seed |
Hammett 28 March 2011, Region: 2, Optimum Home Entertainment |
Recent releases
Deadfall |
What a Whopper |
Follow Me |
Monte Walsh |
Amy Foster - Swept From The Sea |
Jagged Edge |
The Whisperers |
The White Buffalo |
The Party's Over |
Mary, Queen of Scots Marie Reine d'Ecosse), |
The Gathering |
Mike's Murder |
BOOM! |
The Cool Mikado |
Petulia |
Inside Moves |
The Wrong Box, August 13, 2007. Region 2. Colour, Subtitled, PAL, Widescreen, Sony Home Entertainment release. |
Le Bison Blanc "The White Buffalo" |
Be My Guest , Region 2, November 3, 2008 |
A Jolly Bad Fellow, Region 1, October 21, 2008 |
Walkabout, Region 2, September 2008, French, but for bonus material: |
Four In The Morning - Region 2. Due for release on 23/06/2008 |
The Wrong Box (La Caja de las Sorpresas) |
"Metrodome Distribution has announced the release of Howard the Duck for the 18th of February 2008. This release will mark the first time that the full, uncut version of the film has been available in the UK. The only confirmed bonus material is the original theatrical trailer." |
Mary, Queen of Scots Marie Reine d'Ecosse), Universal StudioCanal Vidéo, No bonus, Region 2, 16/9 Anamorphique (compatible 4/3), 26/02/2008 |
It's All Happening 28 Jan 2008, Region 2, as part of Tommy Steele Collection : The Duke Wore Jeans / It's All Happening / The Tommy Steele Story / Tommy The Toreador |
Howard The Duck October 5, English/German, region 2, 16:9. |
Anne Of The Thousand Days / Mary, Queen Of Scots (2 Movie Collection). September 18, 2007. Audio: ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono Subtitles: English, French. 274 mins. Anamorphic Widescreen. Universal Studios. Presumably Region 1. Mary, Queen of Scots runs 2 Hours 9 Minutes. Jon Burlingame told me the isolated score is mono. |
Mix Me A Person. September 17, 2007, as part of "Donald Sinden Icon Box Set: A Day To Remember", region 2. (11 Discs) |
The L-Shaped Room. Region 2, June 4, 2007. English. |
The Corn is Green |
The Legend Of The Lone Ranger |
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Warner has announced the R1 DVD release of Eleanor & Franklin: The White House Years for May 1st. |
Eleanor and Franklin Double Feature (The Early Years / The White House Years) for May 1st. Region 1. Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1. Number of discs: 2. HBO Home Video |
Man in the Middle |
MGM has announced the US release of Dances With Wolves BD for March 13th. Widescreen 2.35:1 Color, ENGLISH: DTS HD 5.1, SPANISH: Dolby Digital Mono, FRENCH: Dolby Digital Stereo, Subtitles:, Spanish, French, Length: 181 mins |
The Quiller Memorandum |
Body Heat |
Deadfall Fox have informed us that their October (region 1) release of Deadfall will not only include interviews with John Barry & Bryan Forbes, but also an isolated score track!! This is obviously terrific news for Barry fans (whether or not you bought the CD) and makes this DVD an essential purchase. John Cork (of James Bond DVD fame) interviewed John Barry at his home. Very nice featurette. Street date is said to be October 17th and you can already pre-order it from the usual sites, such as amazon.com and competitors. Rejoice, rejoice!! |
The Persuaders! Special Edition (Network) - the complete series : |
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Seance On A Wet Afternoon: Special Edition |
The Quiller Memorandum: Special Edition |
Petulia |
Le Knack... et comment l'avoir |
Macadam Cowboy |
Midnight Cowboy |
The Ipcress File Region 2, January16, 2006. Review says "The Ipcress File now finally arrives in the UK in its original 2.35:1 Techniscope ratio, digitally remastered and part of an extras-packed two-disc release." 16th January 2006, United Kingdom, 103 minutes; 2.35:1 Anamorphic PAL, English DD2.0, Subtitles: None Special Features: DVD Distributor: Network DVD |
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The Ipcress File: Special Edition (With Bonus CD) Special Features Includes CD soundtrack |
Raise The Titanic Region 1, Artisan, January 24th, 2006. A double feature: Raise the Titanic/Man Friday |
The Tamarind Seed Region 2, January 12 2006 |
King Kong Paramount has announced a re-packaged R1 DVD of King Kong for Nov 22, along with the original 1933 King Kong 2 disc-set DVD. |
Hammett Region: 1, Color, Dolby, Paramount Home Video, November 1, 2005 |
Raise The Titanic Region 4, MRA Entertainment, October 4th. Widescreen Aspect Ratio 2.20:1, English Dolby Digital 2.0. Smoking: Yes (that's for Gareth!) |
UN CAÏD (King Rat), |
Frances, |
Eleanor & Franklin: The Early Years region 1, August 30th, 2005, MGM, Color, Closed-captioned |
Walkabout region 2, June 9th, 2005, Deutsch, Englisch, Extras: Fotogalerie Biografien Programmhinweise. |
Never Let Go region 1, June 7th, 2005, MGM, Widescreen 1.66:1, B&W |
Svengali The Platinum Disc Corp people who ruined that first Alice's Adventures release appear to have given the same treatment to Svengali. It is cheap but extreme caution is advised. Early reports indicate that the quality of the picture is not perfect, and the music quality is slightly below par. We cannot guarantee that this is a legitimate dvd. Region 1. |
Masquerade Region 2, 23/05/2005, Widescreen 1.85:1 Anamorphic |
The Golden Seal region 1, Full Screen, April 12, 2005 |
Love Among The Ruins Region 4, 04/04/2005, COLOR . 112 mins . G . PAL |
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland |
Hammett region 2, Feb 21, 2005, French. |
Until September Region 1, January 25, 2005, MGM, letterbox. |
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The Chase Region 2, december 12, 2004,Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic |
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Day Of The Locust (Le Jour du Fléau) Region 2, France. November 25th 2004 |
Frances Region 2, 09/08/2004 |
The Black Hole Region 1, 4 August. See also: |
The Knack And How To Get It Region 2, 02/08/2004 |
Day Of The Locust R2, Due for release on 05/07/2004 |
Code Mercury "Mercury Rising" R2, Due for release on June 29 2004. Réédition of "Mercury Rising" french edition in R2 with Bonus. |
Deception |
21/06/2004 |
The Glass Menagerie Region 2 on June 21 |
The Day Of The Locust "R1, to be available from Paramount on June 08" |
Masquerade "R1, to be available from MGM on June 01" |
The Last Valley R1, 125 min. Widescreen; English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, May 25 |
The Tamarind See Region 2, but widescreen this time: 2.35:1, English - Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono, 29/03/2004 |
The Chase R1, to be available on Feb 24 |
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My Sister's Keeper R2. February 16. Fullscreen 4:3 English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo, Subtitles None listed Duration 1 hour and 36 minutes (approx) |
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A Killing Affair (US title of My sister's Keeper) Region 0, 6 October, 2003 |
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A US release of A Killing Affair (US title of My sister's Keeper) has existed for some time, without us knowing. Three versions of A Killing Affair exist for Region 1 although some are supposed to be Region 0. Not a single review of video or sound quality is available, but the publishing studios are known for low-cost low quality products. See the artwork of these dvds: Thanks to Alan More for providing us with artwork and text. |
Starcrash R2, to be available on Feb 15, in France. |
King Kong (Fr) Janvier 2004, R2, |
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Ipcress danger immediat (Ipcress file) Region 2, janvier 2004 Included soundtrack on CD with Film on DVD collector limited edition. |
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Seance On A Wet Afternoon R2, Due for release on 26/01/2004, 16:9 |
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Hammett Region: 4 Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Enhanced Transfer, Format: Widescreen, Languages: English Subtitles: None |
Quelque part dans le temps (Somewhere In Time) R2, January 12 2004. French language version |
Born Free / Living Free R2, 12/01/2004 |
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Beat Girl For completists only, Beat Girl is available on DVD! You can order it from amazon.com, as did Peter Walker: However, a warning. The quality is not brilliant. Well, to be honest, it's appalling. Looks like it was made from a video recorded from a TV screening or similar. How do these companies get away with stuff like that? No, buy the video instead which is probably still available. You can make your own DVD from that, with the right equipment! |
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Chaplin Region 2, 09/23/03. anglais Encodage 1 stéréo Langue 2 français Encodage 2 Dolby surround Sous-titrage 1 français Format image 16:9 compatible 4/3 format d'origine respecté 1.85 Support simple face double couche Qualité Stéréo, couleur Durée 144 minutes |
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Ruby Cairo 09/25/03, Region 2, France, Widescreen release with stereo french & english audio (french subtitles hardcoded) Cinémascope - 1.66:1 Full Screen (Standard) - 1.33:1, 2 Langues et formats sonores : Français (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Anglais (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo) Sous-titres : Français |
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Enigma 16/09/2003 a new special (Region 1) edition reissue of Enigma presented in anamorphic widescreen 1.85:1, Dolby 5.1, and also including new audio commentaries with director Michael Apted, deleted scenes, and trailer. Rather irritating that we have to wait until we have bought the first version to discover there's another, better, version available! |
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Mercury Rising R2, 08/09/2003. Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic, 1 hour and 47 minutes (approx) |
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The Lion In Winter September 8. Region 2. 129 minutes. DVD Features: Anamorphic Widescreen, Director’s audio commentary. |
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The Cotton Club September 8. Region 2. 124 minutes. DVD Features: Anamorphic Widescreen, Trailer. |
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The Quiller Memorandum due for release on 11/08/2003, The UK (Reg. 2) of The Quiller Memorandum (Carlton 37115 05383) is in Widescreen (2.35:1 approx.) and not 4:3. Languages: English - Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono Duration 1 hour and 33 minutes (approx) Available in France, "Excellent widescreen release languages: french dd5.1 english mono (with french subtitles hardcoded)" |
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Raise The Titanic DVD Region 2 is due for release on 11/08/2003. Languages English - Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono Duration 1 hour and 54 minutes (approx) The Carlton release is 16/9 not 4/3 but PAN & SCAN. The German DVD, however, is not very much appreciated, as can be read in the www.raisethetitanic.commessage board . In the meantime, now 2005, Carlton International has released a French DVD of Raise The Titanic: LA GUERRE DES ABIMES. Technical specs: Letterbox 2:35 (versus UK Widescreen 1:85 Pan & Scan) Sound: clean french mono only (versus UK poor stereo). |
Legend Of The Lone Ranger 28 July 2003. Region 2, Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Duration 1 hour and 32 minutes (approx) "The R2 DVD of this film is actually in widescreen, not pan-and-scan as was advertised." |
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Cry The Beloved Country July, Region 1 |
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My Life June 30, Region 2. Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English Duration 1 hour and 52 minutes (approx) |
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Darling / The L-Shaped Room (British New Wave Double Feature 1), on 23/06/2003, (WS 1.66:1) |
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Murphy's War (R1) widescreen due for release on 10/06/2003. Different artwork from R2 edition. |
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The Black Hole June 2; Region 1, Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic, Dolby Digital (5.1) "The R2 disc is 16:9 enhanced (the R1 disc isn't) and therefore has better picture definition on a widescreen telly. On the other hand the R2 disc does not contain the pre-film overture, so the R1 disc is still the only "just like in cinemas" presentation." |
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Dances with Wolves (Special Edition) DVD, released on May 20. Extended version with never-before-seen additional scenes, etc. Region 1. |
Born Free Region 1, March 4 2003. Both sound and picture quality are said to be excellent. Widescreen 2.35:1 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Subtitles English ; French ; Japanese ; Korean ; Spanish Duration 1 hour and 35 minutes (approx) |
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The White Buffalo Region 2, 10/2001,English; reportedly a dreadful quality. |
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