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Up - Blu-ray Review
13 hours ago | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Up is the tale of a balloon salesman (voiced by Ed Asner) named Carl Fredricksen and his aviation-adventure dreams. It soars into your heart, makes you laugh and warms you at the same time. It is also a bit sad. I have to say that it is one of the best animated films I have seen in awhile. My children loved it as well, as we watched it together for a family movie night. It will delight both adults and children, of that I am certain. The first part of this Disney/Pixar animated movie is about Carl and Ellie as children, how they met, and then it goes into silent movie-mode with a musical over-lay---and we just get »
- Dana Rae
DVD Playhouse--November 2009
14 November 2009 6:25 PM, PST | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
DVD Playhouse—November 2009
By
Watchmen—The Ultimate Cut (Warner Bros.) Director Zack Snyder’s film of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ landmark graphic novel is as worthy an adaptation of a great book that has ever been filmed. In an alternative version of the year 1985, Richard Nixon is serving his third term as President and super heroes have been outlawed by a congressional act, in spite of the fact that two of the most high-profile “masks,” Dr. Manhattan (Billy Cruddup) and The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) helped the U.S. win the Vietnam War. When The Comedian is found murdered, many former heroes become concerned that a conspiracy is afoot to assassinate retired costumed crime fighters. Former masks Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson), Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman) and still-operating Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley, in an Oscar-worthy turn) launch an investigation of their own, all while the Pentagon’s “Doomsday »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
Discussion with Peter Docter and Bob Peterson
13 November 2009 3:04 PM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
Up is still in my top three films of the year. Even now with it’s release on Blu-ray, the gut-punch still gets me and it’s still a marvelous film to watch. The Blu-ray is also no slouch in it’s pristine presentation of the film, it also features a nice batch of extras that go into great detail about how and why the film was made. In honor of this release, I was able to participate in a virtual roundtable discussion with both Docter and Peterson. Aside from being dressed in obscure outfits (Docter in a bunny suit, Peterson as Amelia Earhart,) both seemed to be very proud of the work they did. They should be as the film is incredible.
Who came up with the idea to cast Ed Asner as Carl?
Bob Peterson: Once Pete and I had arrived at the idea of doing an Old Man movie, »
- Philip Barrett
Disney-Pixar's "Up" Takes Flight On DVD
12 November 2009 11:32 PM, PST | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
The Disney-Pixar movie "Up" is currently available on DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def.
The film, the tenth from animation innovators Pixar and the first to be shown theatrically in 3-D, comes out today in 2-disc DVD and 4-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack editions, both of which include the DisneyFile extra format, allowing for digital download on most electronic devices.
The movie focuses on a widowed 78-year-old man who decides to make a change in his life by attaching thousands of helium-filled balloons to his house. As he soars into the clouds and into a life of newfound excitement, he learns a young Wilderness Explorer has mistakenly tagged along with the house. Meeting a long-lost adventurer, a group of talking dogs and a behemoth flightless tropical bird, the two share a lifetime's worth of escapades, as well as a few life lessons that bridge the 70-year age difference between them.
Among the skilled voice cast are Ed Asner, »
Up – 4-Disc Combo Pack with DVD and Digital Copy – Blu-ray
11 November 2009 9:35 AM, PST | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
Blu-ray Review
Directed by: Pete Docter
Cast: (Voices) Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, Christopher Plummer
Running Time: 1 hr 36 mins
Rating: G
Due Out: November 10, 2009
Plot: After the passing of wife, an elderly man (Asner) ties balloons to his house in an attempt to reach a giant waterfall in South America. He is unexpectedly accompanied by a young boy named Russell, (Nagai) and later a talking dog and a rare bird.
Who’S It For? There is no type of human being that the story of Up can not reach out to. There is an element of death, but it is handled in such a way that these lessons will only be beneficial for children learning about such a topic.
Movie:
In this age, it seems like Pixar may be the only soulful storytellers of that little idea called love. This was felt in 2008’s Wall-e, but since then the animation »
- Nick Allen
Up Blu-ray Review
9 November 2009 7:50 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
When talking about the latest Pixar, it’s easy to fall into superlatives. Really, there’s only one modestly bad apple, and that’s Cars. The other film singled out as less than is A Bug’s Life, but that’s a solid film in its own right, and probably their most underrated. So is it fair to call Up a masterpiece? Yes. Yes it is. My review of Up after the jump.
Carl Frederickson (voiced by Ed Asner) has led a great life. He and his wife Ellie were together for a very long time, but there were two minor problems in their marriage. One, she couldn’t get pregnant, and two their plans to go adventuring were always cut a little short by life. After she passes away, Carl is one of the few holdouts in his neighborhood that hasn’t sold his house, and so contractors are »
- Andre Dellamorte
Review: 'Up' on Blu-ray
9 November 2009 11:36 AM, PST | Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news »
Pixar’s command of digital animation has captivated an entire generation of viewers and with Up , its tenth film, it has actually taken some interesting chances. First, they focused on a senior citizen, the very demographic totally abandoned by Hollywood despite the longevity now being enjoyed by many.
It also decided to take storytelling chances by stretching how many absurdities we can accept in a single film. Previously, we were asked to accept one major concept per film: toys that can talk, a world powered by children’s screams, and so on. Here, we’re being asked to accept an awful lot and frankly, sitting through the film, I think it asked for too much.
Up arrives on DVD tomorrow and comes in Walt Disney Home Video’s controversial multi-package format. The Blu-ray edition contains four discs: the film and extras, a second disc of extras, the film and some »
- Robert Greenberger
Blu-Ray Review: Pixar’s Up 4-Disc Set
9 November 2009 11:31 AM, PST | BuzzFocus.com | See recent BuzzFocus.com news »
There is no animation studio as consistently good as Pixar. Period. Ten feature films, the likes of Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and Wall-e all attest to that. And with the Blu-ray release of the studio’s latest feature film, Up, its parent company, Walt Disney Studios, continues what is becoming a trend of high-definition home video excellence. The “4-Disc Combo Pack” includes two Blu-ray discs packed full of content, as well as a DVD which also contains the feature and all of the special features (sans Bd Live) contained on the first Blu-ray disc. The collection is rounded out by a digital copy of the film for Windows or Mac. Up tells the story of Carl Frederickson (Edward Asner), who takes off in his own home with the help of thousands of helium balloons after facing some hard times in his life. He is accompanied against his »
- Bill Jones
Up Blu-Ray Review
8 November 2009 11:40 PM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
Critics and audiences alike often get flack for championing Pixar’s films every time a new one is released. While everyone does go crazy with praise, just take a look at their catalog. Cars and A Bug’s Life may not be up to the standards of Toy Story 2, Wall-e, or Finding Nemo but they’re still better than half of the animated movies that are released over the years. If anything they’re probably the best studio around as they consistently churn out projects that above all put their story and characters first. One year ago, everyone crowned Wall-e as their finest achievement and was on many “best of” lists, mine included. While Up is certainly going to be there this year, my question now is will it remain on top? While it’s dropped a place or two, there’s no denying that Pixar has crafted their finest film. »
- Philip Barrett
Up Blu-ray Review
6 November 2009 8:11 AM, PST | TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news »
When we first meet recently-widowed Carl Fredricksen (voiced by Ed Asner) in the new Disney/Pixar comedy adventure Up, he is about to lose his home to building developers and be forced into a retirement home by the courts following an accidental altercation. But before that happens, Carl decides to fulfill a lifelong dream he and his late wife Ellie shared, but never got to fulfill, of exploring the world. By tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl and his house liftoff and head to Paradise Falls, a secluded spot in South America.
Shortly after takeoff, Carl discovers that he is not alone: an overly optimistic 8-year-old wilderness scout named Russell (Jordan Nagai) has unintentionally stowed away on the former balloon salesman's porch. Unable to turn back, the odd couple continues south. Upon arrival, the two discover that they are not alone. They meet the once-legendary explorer . and Carl's »
"Mary Tyler Moore Show" Brings Spunk To DVD
19 October 2009 4:54 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" Season Five is currently available on DVD.
Released on Oct. 6 through Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, the latest season of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" contains 24 episodes, including "Not Just Another Pretty Face," "A Son for Murray" and "Ted Baxter's Famous Broadcaster's School." All episodes are remastered in full screen 1:33 aspect ratio.
Following her stint as Laura Petrie on "The Dick Van Dyke Show," Mary Tyler Moore stars as Minneapolis television news associate producer Mary Richards, a single woman searching for love while juggling a career at Wjm-tv and numerous friendships. "Up" voice actor Ed Asner portrays her boss, Lou Grant, a hard-boiled TV news veteran whose gruff exterior counterbalances Mary's spunky personality. Also in the newsroom are writer Murray Slaughter (Gavin McLeod), snarky on-air talent "Happy Homemaker" Sue Ann Nivens (Betty White) and dimwitted anchorman Ted Baxter (Ted Knight). At home, Mary has »
Bww TV: So V Featured Performer Day 7: Gregory Jbara
11 October 2009 1:05 PM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
Jbara originated the roles of 'Jackie Elliot' ('Dad') for the Broadway production of Billy Elliot, for which he won the Tony®, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Awards for Best/Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, 'André Thibault' in the Broadway musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Drama Desk nomination), 'Squash Bernstein' in Victor/Victoria, starring Julie Andrews and the role of the dimwitted catcher,'Sohovik' in the Broadway revival of Damn Yankees! starring Bebe Neuwirth, Victor Garber and Jerry Lewis. Jbara was the second actor to star on Broadway as 'Billy Flynn' in the Tony Award winning revival of Chicago. Off-Broadway credits include 'Chick Clark' in Wonderful Town for City Center Encores!, the Broadway revival of Born Yesterday with Ed Asner and Madeline Kahn, Serious Money with Alec Baldwin and Kate Nelligan, Privates On Parade with Jim Dale and Simon Jones, Forever Plaid, Das Barbecu and Have I Got A Girl For You! »
Bww TV: So V Featured Performer Day 7: Gregory Jbara
11 October 2009 5:05 AM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
Jbara originated the roles of 'Jackie Elliot' ('Dad') for the Broadway production of Billy Elliot, for which he won the Tony®, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Awards for Best/Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, 'André Thibault' in the Broadway musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Drama Desk nomination), 'Squash Bernstein' in Victor/Victoria, starring Julie Andrews and the role of the dimwitted catcher,'Sohovik' in the Broadway revival of Damn Yankees! starring Bebe Neuwirth, Victor Garber and Jerry Lewis. Jbara was the second actor to star on Broadway as 'Billy Flynn' in the Tony Award winning revival of Chicago. Off-Broadway credits include 'Chick Clark' in Wonderful Town for City Center Encores!, the Broadway revival of Born Yesterday with Ed Asner and Madeline Kahn, Serious Money with Alec Baldwin and Kate Nelligan, Privates On Parade with Jim Dale and Simon Jones, Forever Plaid, Das Barbecu and Have I Got A Girl For You! »
Tracy Morgan Joins The Twitter Craze As Miley Cyrus Goes Offline In Today's Twitter-Wood
8 October 2009 3:30 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
The nice thing about Twitter-stalking celebrities is that under most circumstances there is no danger of injury or harm to personal property, which is more than can be said of Christian Serratos' mother's car today, according the "Twilight" star's tweets.
And while danger may not have been a factor, Miley Cyrus seems to have decided that Twitter is no longer the place for her, according to her final tweet before closing her account. I will personally miss the pictures or her mullet-wigged, surgical masked father, in addition to all of her meditative wisdom, and wish her well offline. Sarah Silverman, Ice-t and Jessica Simpson are all still online though. Believe or not, they all posted pics over the last 24 hours, and Silverman's is easily the least bizarre. Oh, and let's also take a moment to welcome Tracy Morgan to the Twitter community. He greets us with an ominous message, »
- Brian Warmoth
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner to present 'New Moon' clip at Scream 2009
6 October 2009 11:57 AM, PDT | Twilight Examiner | See recent Twilight Examiner news »
At this year's Scream 2009 Awards, wherein Twilight and its cast are nominated in five separate categories, The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner will be ushering in a new New Moon clip, according to one source. Twilight is nominated for "Best Fantasy Movie" alongside Coraline, Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, Up, Watchmen, and X-Men: Origins, and you can vote here for that ... alongside Battlestar Gallactica, Lost, Star Trek, True Blood, Watchmen, and HP6. Voting for that category is available here Drag Me To Hell, Let The Right One In, Star Trek, Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, and Up. Vote here for that category. Twilight star Robert Pattinson is also nominated in two categories of his own - one alongside his co-star Taylor Lautner. Firstly, he is up for "Best Fantasy Actor" alongside Ed Asner, Hugh Jackman, Brad Pitt, »
- thetwilightexaminer
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart Could Surface at Scream Awards (Vote)
5 October 2009 4:28 PM, PDT | TheImproper.com | See recent TheImproper.com news »
“Twilight” star Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, both increasingly reclusive in the face of rabid fans and paparazzi, are expected to surface later this month at Spike TV’s Scream Awards. Rob will be competing for “Best Actor in a Fantasy Movie or TV Show” against Ed Asner in “Up;” Hugh Jackman in “X-Men; Brad Pitt, in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button; Daniel Radcliffe for “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” and Michael Sheen, in “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.” Kristen will be competing for best actress agains Scarlett Johansson and Jaime King in “The Spirit;” Rhona Mitra in “Underworld” and Emma Watson Half Blood Prince. »
- kgirard@theimproper.com (Keith Girard)
SAG: Four Hardline Horsemen in the National Board Room
27 September 2009 3:29 PM, PDT | Digital Media Law | See recent Digital Media Law news »
Thursday’s SAG election was a victory for the moderate coalition. Yet, strangely enough, the leaders of the losing hardline faction will all find seats on the national board, and will continue to be a shadow government within the union’s Hollywood board—a board on which none of the key moderate leaders will be voting members.
Yes, the moderates (Unite for Strength (Ufs) / Usan / Rbd / independents) won the national offices – President and Secretary-Treasurer – and picked up additional national board seats and many on the Hollywood board as well. But with SAG, the story is never simple.
In fact, paradoxically, 1st VP and failed Membership First presidential candidate Anne-Marie Johnson will probably continue as 1st VP, ex-president Alan Rosenberg will almost certainly be back on the national board in a matter of days despite winning only an alternate seat, Mf leader David Joliffe will probably be on the Hollywood board »
- jhandel@att.net (Jonathan Handel)
SAG Moderates Win Presidency, Secr. + Additional 4 Natl Seats
24 September 2009 6:39 PM, PDT | Digital Media Law | See recent Digital Media Law news »
In a victory for the SAG moderate coalition (Unite for Strength / Usan / independents), the Ufs candidates for president, Ken Howard, and secretary, Amy Aquino, won the union's national offices.
However, the election was close: Howard's total was slightly less than the two hardline candidates added together (Anne-Marie Johnson and Seymour Cassel) and Aquino's was slightly more than that of incumbent Connie Stevens. So the union is still very divided, and Howard acknowledged that the results were not a landslide and that the union is very divided, while saying that he planned to reach out to Mf supporters.
On the national board, the moderates showed strength as well: They picked up 4 of 11 seats in Hollywood and held all of the NY and regional (Rbd) seats. I estimate that this brings the moderate's board majority to around 60%, vs. 40% for Mf, but that's a very rough calculation and I'm not sure at this point. »
- jhandel@att.net (Jonathan Handel)
Spoiler: Primetime Emmy Winners!
20 September 2009 6:13 PM, PDT | Extra | See recent Extra news »
Check out the list of winners of the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards!
Best Series, Drama
'Big Love'
'Damages'
'Dexter'
'House'
'Lost'
'Mad Men'
Best Series, Comedy
'30 Rock'
'Weeds'
Best Actor, Drama
Bryan Cranston, 'Breaking Bad'
And the '61st Primetime Emmy Awards' Winners Are...
20 September 2009 6:00 PM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »
Did your favorite TV stars win? Read on to find out! (Winners' names are underlined below.) Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Jack McBrayer, 30 Rock Tracy Morgan, 30 Rock Kevin Dillon, Entourage Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother Rainn Wilson, The Office Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Kristin Chenoweth, Pushing Daisies Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock Elizabeth Perkins, Weeds Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Cherry Jones, 24 Chandra Wilson, Grey's Anatomy Sandra Oh, Grey's Anatomy Dianne Wiest, In Treatment Hope Davis, In Treatment Rose Byrne, Damages Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama William Shatner, Boston Legal Christian Clemenson, Boston Legal Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad William Hurt, Damages Michael Emerson, Lost John Slattery, Mad Men Outstanding Actress, Mini-series or Movie Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens Jessica Lange, Grey Gardens Shirley MacLaine, Coco Chanel Sigourney Weaver, Prayers for Bobby Chandra Wilson, »
- TheInsider
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