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| january - march 2001 |
| April 29th 2001 After hearing a rumour that the German Dragon Entertainment PHENOMENA DVD had been delayed I contacted them and they assured me that it will hopefully be out at the end of May. Thanks to Michael for the info. |
| April 25th 2001 French TV channel ciné cinéma 3 are going to have an Argento night on May 14th where they will show TWO EVIL EYES, DEEP RED, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and two documentaries; EYE FOR HORROR and LES SONGES DE DARIO ARGENTO by Jean-Baptiste Thoret. Thanks to Candice for the info. |
| April 21st 2001 Here are the details for the Dragon Entertainment PHENOMENA DVD that is released on May 15th: Disc 1: Phenomena 'Integral' Edition - (approx 6 extra mins), German, English, Italian and German audio, subtitles in German, English and Dutch. As well as Filmographies and Hidden Features Disc 2 : Extended Interviews with Dario Argento, Claudio Simonetti and Luigi Cozzi. A Behind the scenes feature, stills gallery, the music videos for "Jennifer" and "Valley" and a very cool live piano rendition of 'Phenomena' by Claudio Simonetti It is a boxed 2 DVD set and will come in a limited 'numbered' collectors edition of 3000 with not only all the goodies stated above but a 16 page booklet. Click on the cover art below for a better look.
Thanks to Alan at SGM for the info. |
| April 19th 2001 The EYE FOR HORROR documentary will be showing next Wednesday and Friday at the Italian Film Festival in Los Angeles. For more info visit www.italfilmfest.com . Thanks to Kellie for the info. |
| April 17th 2001 After Dario's trip to the Amsterdam Film Festival here are a few interesting bits of information sent to me by Mike Lebbing. Dario is no stranger to the festival and Amsterdam; this was his third time at the festival, the previous times being the Dutch premiere's of TRAUMA and THE STENDHAL SYNDROME. Dario was looking through a copy of the ART OF DARKNESS book, he seemed to like the pictures and Japanese artwork very much, but couldn't be coaxed into making a statement about the text. In an interview, Dario wanted to stress the point that NONHOSONNO is a loose, modern film for him; some of the action is less stylized than usual, especially the scenes through the train corridors. The camera operator had a special camera tied to his back and then Dario had the poor fellow run through the corridor on all fours! Hence the fiercely shaking image, which is very unlike the usual smoothness of the steady cam work in Argento's pictures. Coupled with the difficulty in lighting the corridor this posed a lot of technical problems. Also the 'carpet crawl' was prepared one day, then shot the next. It took ten takes; Dario was very happy with that particular shot and said that ten takes is very little for such a complicated scene. He sees DP Ronnie Taylor as a brother, who completely understands what he wants. He added that Taylor was very happy to work under normal circumstances again after the extremely tiring and unhealthy shoot of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Budapest. He also said that the third part of this giallo trilogy, of which NONHOSONNO is the first, is supposed to be even gorier! Monday evening Dario got the lifetime achievement award in the sold out Kriterion Cinema. He made a very funny speech, including a great parody of Roberto Beginini's Oscar-speech for La Vita e Bella. The screening of NONHOSONNO was the first outside Italy (except for the recent US screenings which weren't for the public) and was made possible only at the last minute with the enthusiasm and perseverance of Mr. Pruissers, head and director of Dutch Film Works. They have bought NONHOSONNO for further Dutch video and DVD distribution, great news considering the good job they have done with THE STENDHAL SYNDROME. Thanks for the info Mike. |
| April 15th 2001 My reliable sources tell me that a UK video company acquired the rights to NONHOSONNO/SLEEPLESS some time ago. Not only do they have the video rights but they are also considering a limited theatrical release. |
| April 14th 2001 There is a new Argento book available. This one deals solely with TENEBRAE and is part of the Cinetek Series from Flicks Books .
It is written by Xavier Mendik and you can order it priced £9.99 via email from flicks.books@dial.pipex.com or by post at: Flicks Books 29 Bradford Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9 AN I will post a review shortly. |
| April 11th 2001 There is a Japanese DVD of TRAUMA due on the 25th April according to Sazuma . The details are a bit sketchy but here they are: Region: 2 Rating: NR Runtime: 103 mins Ratio: 4:3 Language: English Dolby Surround 2.0 Subtitles: Japanese Extras: Trailer 16:9 Enhanced: N Color: SS-SL Studio: Beam Entertainment Apart from the obvious disadvantage of it seeming to be full screen, it costs a whopping $51.00 or 54.00€! Thanks to Manu for the info. |
| April 11th 2001 There is now a picture at www.filmevents.nl of Dario receiving his lifetime achievement award at the 17th Amsterdam Fantasy Film Festival. The theatre was completely sold out and Dario seemed very glad to be there. Thanks to Michael for the info. |
| April 07th 2001 Dario is going to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award on Monday 9th April at the 17th Fantasy Film Festival in Amsterdam. Congratulations Dario. Also, NONHOSONNO is being screened for the first time in Holland at the Kriterion 1 Theatre at 22.30. More details from www.filmevents.nl . Thanks to Michael for the info. |
| April 05th 2001 Just heard from Anchor Bay and here are the details of the forthcoming CAT O'NINE TAILS DVD: Widescreen Presentation (2.35 :1) 16x9 enhanced Interviews with DARIO ARGENTO, DARDANO SACCHETTI, and ENNIO MORRICONE Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Radio Spots Radio interview with JAMES FRANCISCUS and KARL MALDEN Poster and Still Gallery Talent Bios Languages: English - Dolby Surround 2.0 French - Dolby Surround 2.0 Italian - Dolby Surround 2.0 There will be liner notes as well. Thanks to Michael for the info. |
| April 03rd 2001 Just had confirmation from Anchor Bay that SUSPIRIA will now street in September along with OPERA. Both films will have not only Dolby 5.1 EX but also DTS-ES 6.1 audio tracks. There will also be French & Italian Dolby 2.0 tracks as well. As reported previously, SUSPIRIA will contain a nearly hour long featurette with all new interviews. There will of course be trailers, stills, etc. The transfer was supervised by Luciano Tovoli, and taken from the original camera negative. Thanks to Michael for the info. |
| March 30th 2001 According to DVD Maniacs , the Anchor Bay SUSPIRIA DVD has been delayed until September to coincide with the release of OPERA. Bugger! |
| March 27th 2001 Film Four will show the Dario documentary, AN EYE FOR HORROR in the Summer, probably August, as part of a comprehensive season including BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE, the complete DEEP RED, STENDHAL SYNDROME and the newly remastered scope Italian print of CAT'O NINE TAILS. Other titles will be slotted in. Thanks to Alan for the info. |
| March 24th 2001 I am now allowed to give you details of what WAS going to be Dario's new film. It was to be a sequel to PHENOMENA and would involve extensive underwater sequences. In fact, Ronny Taylor had been experimenting with new camera techniques. However, this is no longer going to happen and another giallo looks like being his next project. Thanks to Alan for the info. |
| March 24th 2001 I just got news that Asia has been involved in a serious car crash. Thankfully she and her baby are OK. The accident was not her fault. I am sure all of us wish her a speedy recovery. Thanks to Alan for the info. |
| March 22nd 2001 Just got this email from Harvey: " FAB Press has relocated to new premises. In clearing out the old stock room, we have discovered small quantities of some books which were previously thought to be sold out. Back in stock for a short period of time are ART OFDARKNESS and the standard hardback edition of Beyond Terror. If you missed out first time, now is your chance to buy these books." |
| March 18th 2001 It looks like Anchor Bay took notice of all of us who mailed them about the forthcoming SUSPIRIA DVD. From DVD Maniacs : "When Dario Argento's classic horror film is released on DVD it will contain a new hour long featurette with interviews with all the major people involved with the making of the film including Argento, Goblin and Jessica Harper." Thanks to Edwin for the info. |
| March 17th 2001 According to Anchor Bay, the soundtrack CD that will be available with the SUSPIRIA DVD will be the same as the recent European re-release. Sounds like a cheap way of providing an 'extra' to me. Thanks to John for the info. |
| March 11th 2001 Dragon Film are nearly finish with the PHENOMENA DVD. It will be a 2 disc set in a box like FIGHT CLUB. DVD 1 will contain the long version in English, Italian and German language and two trailers. Disc 2 has around 110 minutes of brand new interviews especially done for this release with Dario Argento, Claudio Simonetti and Sergio Stivaletti, a few music clips, one video clip of Claudio Simonetti playing the main song on the piano done only for this release, a making of featurette and a picture gallery. There maybe some more extras coming soon. They hope to be able to release it in the next two months. |
| March 07th 2001 LES MORSURES DE L'AUBE, the French movie directed by Antoine De Caunes, starring Asia Argento as a vampire, will be released on March 21 in Paris. The official web site can be found at: www.morsures.com . Thanks to Manu for the info. |
| February 25th 2001 ART OF DARKNESS has sold out! All of the stock has gone from FABPress so they have stopped the order facility for it. I didn't expect it to sell out that fast even though they did only print 3000. |
| February 24th 2001 According to www.blackstar.co.uk the Divid 2000 UK DVD releases of BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE and PROFONDO ROSSO have been delayed again until June at the earliest. However, it does list an interview with Dario and Claudio Simonetti and a behind the scenes featurette as extra's on the latter. |
| February 21st 2001 I was sent this today by Ed over at www.dvdmaniacs.net : "I was just informed by my Anchor Bay contact that the Limited Edition Tin of SUSPIRIA has been scrapped in favour of a Limited Edition Double Disc set with the original Goblin soundtrack on CD. The disc will have a limited pressing of 40,000. Expect a booklet and different artwork than the single disc release." |
| February 19th 2001 Just heard from Harvey at FABPress and he informs me that sales of ART OF DARKNESS are very good - just a few more than 500 copies still in stock after 2500 went out in the first two weeks. |
| February 18th 2001 NONHOSONNO aka SLEEPLESS is screening twice very soon in Los Angeles at the American Film Market. The dates are: Friday, Feb. 23rd @ 5:00pm and Tuesday, Feb. 27th @ 5:00pm. For further info check out www.variety.com and check the "AFM Premiere Screenings" link. Thanks to Colin for the info. |
| February 18th 2001 There is a new 16:9 enhanced DVD edition of THE STENDHAL SYNDROME coming out from Dutch Filmworks . It is believe to be based on the French transfer, but it has Dutch subtitles that are removable on all players. It also contains the Michele Soavi DARIO ARGENTO'S WORLD OF HORROR documentary as an EXTRA! It is being released on 27 Feb 2001. Thanks to Michael for the info. |
| February 09th 2001 I have heard from Anchor Bay and they tell me that the twin pack releases of DEEP RED/TENEBRE and INFERNO/PHENOMENA due on 12th June are identical discs to the previous versions but in different packaging. Thanks to Michael for the info. |
| February 08th 2001 According to Amazon, Diamond Entertainment are releasing CAT O'NINE TAILS on DVD on February 13th. Also, they are advertising 'twin packs' of DEEP RED/TENEBRE and INFERNO/PHENOMENA from Anchor Bay due June 12th. Thanks to cracksky for the info. |
| February 07th 2001 I received my ART OF DARKNESS book from FABPress this morning. The verdict? Lets just say that every self respecting Argentophile must have this book! I have not fully read it yet of course but can see straight away the amount of care taken in getting this project right. It is full of never before seen stills, posters and lobby cards, with loads in colour. Well worth the wait. Thanks Harvey. |
| February 06th 2001 You may be interested to know that BBC Online now has DVD reviews of DEEP RED and INFERNO. Yes, there is an Argentophile who works on the site! Thanks to Almar for the info and link. |
| February 03rd 2001 Just received this from Harvey at FABPress : "FAB Press update 3 February 2001 Art of Darkness is in stock and shipping now. We are currently clearing the large backlog of orders and expect all orders to be despatched and in the mail system by Monday evening. Apologies to anyone who tried to access the website or send me an email recently and had no luck. FAB Press was offline for 48 hours due to a problem with our Service Providers Business Serve. This has now been resolved and normal service has been resumed. However, if you spot any lingering bugs we would appreciate your feedback. kind regards, Harvey Fenton FAB Press England http://www.fabpress.com/" Hooray at last! |
| February 02nd 2001 You will be pleased to learn that Dario is taking the utmost care to ensure that the English language version of NONHOSONNO is perfect. This is why it is still not completed. There are one or two issues about an English language version that could be problematic as far as the plot goes and it will be interesting to see how these are dealt with. For more details click here . |
| February 01st 2001 Dario is to be a judge at the 51st Berlin International Film Festival. The festival runs between February 7-18 at Potsdamer Platz. Other jury members include British actress Jacqueline Bisset, French star Dominique Blanc and Chinese director Xie Fei. |
| February 01st 2001 Here are the broadcast dates for 'EYE FOR HORROR' on the Independent Film Channel in the US: April 20 10PM, 1:30AM & 4:30AM April 25 10PM & 3AM April 30 12AM & 4:30 AM All Eastern Time Still no word on the UK broadcast dates. Thanks to cracksky for the info. |
| January 28th 2001 Here is a mail I received today: "Thought you might like to know that THE INDEPENDENT FILM channel has co-produced a documentary/profile entitled, DARIO ARGENTO:AN EYE FOR HORROR. It features brand new interviews with John Carpenter, George Romero, Michael Brandon, Tom Savini, Daria Nicolodi, Asia Argento and, of course, Dario himself. It will air on the cable network in the U.S. beginning in April of this year along with other films by Argento. Let me know if you'd like more information. Best regards, Mike Ruggiero IFC Programming Department & co-executive producer of the show for the network" This of course is the documentary that Alan Jones worked on last year and was shown at FrightFest 2000 in the UK. At least this is the first confirmation of when and where it will be shown in the US. |
| January 27th 2001 If you want to purchase the excellent NONHOSONNO soundtrack, you can get it from www.cdbox.it . It costs 35,000 Lira which is about £12. |
| January 27th 2001 I just checked with Anchor Bay again and Michael has confirmed that the CAT ONINE TAILS DVD is due in June and OPERA in October. |
| January 25th 2001 It's official. I can tell you that the English language title for NONHOSONNO is going to be SLEEPLESS. Thanks to Alan Jones for the info. |
| January 23rd 2001 After rumours that the Anchor Bay SUSPIRIA DVD was due out in February, I contacted them and here is the reply: "Hey Nick, SUSPIRIA is due in June of this year now. Since it's being done in 6.1 and THX and all that, we just needed a little more time. Michael Felsher Webmaster Anchor Bay Entertainment" That settles that then. |
| January 23rd 2001 I got this mail from Harvey at FABPress today: "Art of Darkness on sale 31 January ! Delivery of the first edition of Art of Darkness has been confirmed for 31 January 2001. Ordering facilities for this book will be available at the FAB Press website on this date. Art of Darkness, the definitive, 304 page guide to the cinema of Dario Argento, Italy's master of horror, costs just 19.99 plus p+p." At last it looks like we will see this much anticipated book. |
| January 22nd 2001 I have just received a copy of the re-pressed BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE DVD from VCI. The previous problem of an incorrect frame sequence during the 'pantie ripping' murder has been put right and the DARK DREAMS URL has also been updated. It has the same catalogue number as the old version but the text on the rear cover is different and does not now refer to 'Susperia'. |
| January 22nd 2001 NONHOSONNO has already made it's money back after only two weeks and is still only being shown in Northern Italy. This is great news for Dario and should allow him more financial freedom for his next project. |
| January 22nd 2001 I have just received this email from Harvey at FABPress regarding 'Art of Darkness': "The first edition of Art of Darkness will be exclusively paperback. As the printers had altered my files without informing me in advance to produce perfect bound editions only, I cancelled the hardback at this stage as I did not want to put out a perfect-bound paperback. Perfect binding is fine for paperbacks, but I had to insist that if I am to release a hardback edition the binding MUST be sewn. My printers tell me the paperbacks will be here 31 January (ho ho ho)... This has meant that the hardback version has been put back until I have recouped income on the first edition, to cover the costs of setting up with a new printing company to produce the hardback version. This may take more like 3 to 5 months to achieve. best wishes and thanks for your enquiry Harvey Fenton" |
| January 09th 2001 UK audiences will get a chance to see NONHOSONNO at this years FrightFest at the Prince Charles in London. Dario has said that if he is not shooting, he will also attend the screening. |
| January 09th 2001 NONHOSONNO (it is a one word title) opened at 100 screens in Northern Italy on 05th. The world premiere took place in Roma at the Fiamma the following night. According to Medusa, the film has done good business over the weekend period. It opens in the rest of Italy on the 12th. |
| December 28th 2000 NON HO SONNO has been acclaimed as Dario's best film since SUSPIRIA at the national press screening in Italy today! Needless to say, Dario is thrilled. After suffering at the hands of critics in recent years, it must be a great feeling. The world premiere takes place in Rome on Saturday 6th January. Thanks to Alan for the info. |
| December 17th 2000 Just in case you were wondering, here are the latest release dates for the UK Argento DVD's: The Bird Of Crystal Plumage - 19th Feb 2001 Profondo Rosso - 22nd Jan 2001 |
| December 17th 2000 NON HO SONNO has been finished after dubbing took place last week. I can confirm that it will only have a score by GOBLIN. The premiere is in Turin on January 05th and is followed by the world premiere in Rome a couple of days later. These dates are only provisional as the film has not yet been certified by the authorities or the cinema's booked. Thanks to Alan for the info. |
| December 16th 2000 Guess what? Yes, 'Art of Darkness' has been delayed again! Whilst this will not come as a surprise to anyone I am sure that this book is going to well worth the wait. Here is what the FABPress web site has to say on the matter: "Sorry, but due to circumstances beyond our control, the release of Art of Darkness has been delayed until Friday, 12 January 2001. We have decided to suspend the pre-ordering facility for this book until the stock has actually been dispatched from the printers. If you would like to order this book, please check back on Thursday, 11 January 2001, at which time you will be able to order Art of Darkness." |
| December 11th 2000 In response to my posting below about the FAB Press on-line ordering of 'Art of Darkness', I received this mail from Harvey Fenton today: Hi, Just to update you on the ordering situation for Art of Darkness. We are currently using an American Credit Card processing organisation, which is why people need to pay in dollars on-line right now. This will be changed in the New Year, but it's all we have until then. The system only allows one shipping charge for the whole world (typical of an American system really...), so the price has been balanced to favour American customers - please note that it will cost us approximately 15 pounds to send each book to the USA by Airmail, so as far as US customer are concerned, the price is more than fair; this pricing policy is necessary at the moment as over 85% of all orders being taken at FAB Press On-line come from people in the USA... Basic answer to the point raised on your site about shipping is that people are welcome to use the printable order form and send in cheques as usual. The bonus for people who do use the on-line system is that if they are in the UK their order will be despatched by Special Delivery (next day service). Sorry for the slowly evolving ordering system; it's the best we can do for now - however, we do hope to have a fully featured on-line system which will charge people in their own currency and add appropriate shipping charges to each order dependent on the weight of their shipment and the part of the world they live in, but it will be early 2001 before this is in place. Best wishes and thanks for your interest. Harvey Fenton FAB Press England http://www.fabpress.com |
| December 06th 2000 FAB Press have now made 'Art of Darkness' available for pre-ordering on-line. However due to the fact that they are only accepting US Dollars, at the current exchange rate, any UK customers will end up paying quite a bit more than the stated sterling price of the book if they use this method. In fact I worked it out as nearer £37.00 for the hardback edition! I'm going to print out the order form and mail it with a cheque, far cheaper. |
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