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| october - december 2001 |
| December 27th 2001 Claudio Simonetti's band DAEMONIA are playing live tonight at 'Transylvania Live' in Milano. |
| December 19th 2001 Here are the details for the German rental and retail DVD of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA that was released on 12th December. 16:9 widescreen German: DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 English: Dolby Digital 2.0 German subtitles runtime: 99 minutes no extras
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| December 18th 2001 Here are the details for the German rental DVD of SLEEPLESS released on 27th December. Anamorphic widescreen (16:9) German: DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 English: Dolby Digital 2.0 German subtitles Short making of... Sunfilm Entertainment was not allowed to publish the original Italian version and the German censors requested 5 very short cuts.
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| December 16th 2001 The new CD by DAEMONIA is now available and the band has a stylish website to go with it where you can hear samples of all of the tracks and buy it on-line.
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| December 15th 2001 Apparently, the German DVD release of SLEEPLESS is cut in three scenes. Interestingly, It firstly passed uncut but then the censors rejected it and ordered some cuts. The rental version will be released by Sunfilm and the retail by EMS (planned as a big Special Edition). Here is the Sunfilm cover:
Thanks to Bato for the info. |
| December 14th 2001 The US DVD release of SLEEPLESS by Artisan is full screen when it was advertised as widescreen. Here is a petition to sign if you feel strongly about this. http://www.petitiononline.com/SleepDVD/petition.html |
| December 13th 2001 The FAB Press hardback edition of ART OF DARKNESS is available to pre-order again now. The second pressing of the book will be shipping as of 25th January 2002. They have decided to add a pre-order facility to the website. Any orders placed between now and the 25th January will be charged at the rate of £22.99 (a saving of £7.00) plus p+p. Once all pre-orders have been processed the price will revert to the normal online price of £24.99 plus p+p. To pre-order this book go the FAB Press website and follow the links on the front page. |
| December 13th 2001 Here is a first look at the proposed artwork for the UK DVD of SLEEPLESS.
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| December 08th 2001 I have received word from MIA that the UK release of SLEEPLESS on DVD and VHS will indeed be UNCUT! Here is the official press release: A FILM BY DARIO ARGENTO SLEEPLESS THE ULTIMATE NIGHTMARE…WIDE AWAKE! Title: Sleepless Release Date: 11th February 2002 Running Time: 115 Mins. Approx BBFC Certificate: 18 Category: Horror DVD SPECIAL EDITION 2 DISC SET SPECIAL FEATURES Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer Dolby 5.1 Digital Sound 60 Min documentary on Dario Argento - "An Eye For Horror" Behind The Scenes "Making Of" & MUCH MUCH MORE... Retail Price: £19.99 Barcode: 5024571700508 Catalogue No: DV1072 ALSO AVAILABLE ON VHS RETAIL Retail Price: £12.99 Barcode: 5024571700515 Catalogue No: V3640 RENTAL Retail Price: £12.99 Barcode: 5024571700522 Catalogue No: RV3641 Dario Argento, the undisputed Master of Horror, returns to form in this serial killer shocker. Retired Detective, Moretti (Max von Sydow) is asked to assist in the investigation of a series of brutal murders that bear of the signs of a case that he worked on 17 years ago. The 'Dwarf Murders' included the violent death of the mother of Giacomo whose killer Moretti promised to find. Giacomo returns to the City and stays with his friend Lorenzo. When the killer strikes again, Moretti finally agrees to help and together they start to try to unravel the mystery and fulfil his promise from years before… From the opening credits accompanied by the eerie soundtrack, Dario Argento's unique style is evident as he creates a visual nightmare recalling favourite elements from his previous films: - the black gloved killer, the selection of shiny knives against red material, bloody weapons and beautiful women… I think you will agree that it sounds promising. Thanks to Clare for the info. |
| November 30th 2001 Channel 4 in the UK will be showing SUSPIRIA, EYE FOR HORROR and DEEP RED on January 1st next year. What a great way to start the new year! Thanks to Marc for the info. |
| November 30th 2001 The UK DVD of SLEEPLESS from MIA is starting to look like a winner. It will be a 2 disc set with the second disc containing the recent EYE FOR HORROR documentary. My sources tell me that the film is unlikely to be cut by the BBFC which can only be good news. Lets keep our fingers crossed! Also, an extra special bonus is being lined up as I write which will make this release well worth owning. Thanks to Marc for the info. |
| November 25th 2001 Here is the official announcement for the UK DVD of SLEEPLESS from MIA: Release date: January 21st 2002 Features: Anamorphic widescreen Dolby 5.1 Theatrical Trailer Making of ... Dario Argento Biography and filmography Production stills gallery |
| November 19th 2001 Alan Jones heads to Rome next month to record his commentaries with Dario for the upcoming UK DVD releases of TRAUMA and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA from Tartan Metro. He has asked if Dark Dreams visitors would like to suggest questions that they would particularly like him to ask. If you have suggestions, please post them in the forum here or e-mail me at tartandvd@darkdreams.org If neither of these methods is used I cannot guarantee I will be able to forward them to Alan. |
| November 19th 2001 This month's issue (12/2001) of the German hard rock and metal magazine 'Rock Hard', has an interview with Pignatelli and Morante of Goblin. There's also a rave-review of the NONHOSONNO soundtrack CD which scores 9 out of a possible ten points! Thanks to Oliver for the info. |
| November 16th 2001 Here is the official Artisan press release for SLEEPLESS DARIO ARGENTO'S SLEEPLESS New Film From Director Dario Argento - The Renowned Master of Horror! Nominated by Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists for 2001 Silver Ribbon Award * Direct to Video Premiere * 60 Day PPV Holdback / 6 Month cable Holdback * Platinum Choice Program: Purchase for less than $30 per unit. * Starring: Max Von Sydow (The Exorcist) * Street Date: December 18, 2001 * Pre-Order Date: November 20, 2001 * Rating: Pending * Pricing: VHS - Rental, DVD - $24.98 (SRP) * Running Time: 117 minutes * Catalog Number: VHS Rental: 12391, Spanish VHS: 12402, DVD: 12404 * Trailered on The Item, Prince of Darkness and U.S. SEALS 2 * Film Synopsis: Renowned horror master Dario Argento returns with yet another horrifying tale of terror and murder! After seventeen years it starts again, a series of chilling slaying with the same M.O. as a serial killer long thought dead brings fear and panic to a city. More and more victims are found, but the clues don't add up. A seasoned investigator who was once on the case (Max Von Sydow) is called upon again to join forces with the son of a victim to search for the truth. * Special DVD Features Include: Digitally mastered widescreen version, 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround audio, 2.0 Dolby Stereo sound, director commentary, photo gallery, cast & crew biographies, optional English & Spanish subtitles, English closed captions, trailer, trailer gallery, scene access and interactive motion menus (subject to change) Thanks to Robert for the info. |
| November 16th 2001 In the December 2001 edition of the US magazine "Sound and Vision" in the 8 page article on "stocking stuffers" entitled "to give and to get", in the "boxes in breif:dvd" section under "Also available" right there in a short list of titles, along with the likes of "Jurassic Park" and "The Sopranos" is "Dario Argento's SUSPIRIA Limited Edition". It's great to see a mainstream magazine recommending Dario! Thanks to Chris for the info. |
| November 04th 2001 The results of October's poll: Do you like the proposed video and DVD artwork for the US release of SLEEPLESS? No: 87.07% Yes: 4.22% It's OK: 8.77% |
| October 27th 2001 I have just received a mail from Harvey at FAB Press: "Sorry to have to report that all sales of Art of Darkness have been suspended until further notice. A quality control issue has come to my attention, and having considered the matter carefully I have decided to order a re-print. I expect that the book will be back on sale during December. I will of course keep you updated and will let you know as soon as the new version is ready for sale." |
| October 24th 2001 Robert Zion contacted me to tell me that he has written a book on Dario that will be released in Germany at the beginning of 2002. Its title is "Der verletzliche Blick - Regie: Dario Argento" (translated: The Vulnerable Look - Directed by Dario Argento). He is a German film journalist, living in Gelsenkirchen, and has written and published books on Vincent Price and William Castle (see amazon.de)
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| October 22nd 2001 The French DVD of TWO EVIL EYES is due on the 7th of November and is available for pre-order from amazon.fr. They also have a box set of TF1 Argento titles PHENOMENA, SUSPIRIA & TENEBRES due for release on the same date. Whilst there, I also noticed DVD releases of SCARLET DIVA and LES MORSURES DE L'AUBE. |
| October 20th 2001 The Artisan US DVD & VHS release of SLEEPLESS is due on the 18th December and is available for order on various online retail sites including CD Universe. Thanks to Pete for the info. |
| October 20th 2001 There will be screenings of SLEEPLESS at the Stockholm International Film Festival this year. Screening dates & times are: 10th November - 23:30 11th November - 13:30 and 17:30 13th November - 13:15 For more information, visit the official web site here: www.filmfestivalen.se |
| October 20th 2001 After checking the Anchor Bay website, I can confirm that anyone who applied for a replacement OPERA DVD there, in the US and Canada, and recently received an e-mail telling them that they now had to send the old one back first, should NOT do so! Please IGNORE this email: "Thank you for your e-mail regarding your "Opera" DVD. We would like to replace your DVD disc of "Opera " as soon as possible. In order to do so we need you to return the defective disc. Once we receive the disc at our fulfilment center we will send you a corrected copy. Please send the disc only, we do not need the packaging! Remember to include with the disc your name, address and phone number so we may send you your new DVD! Please send the disc and your address information to the following address: Anchor Bay DVD Return Program PO Box 3500 2633 Lincoln Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405 Thank you for your patience and your continued support of Anchor Bay Entertainment." |
| October 20th 2001 You may have read elsewhere that Dario's next film will be the sequel to PHENOMENA, considered earlier this year. I can confirm that this is NOT the case. His next film will be another giallo for Medusa. Also, credit to mischief maker Tim Lucas for fooling some people into believing Dario was going to complete a killer dwarf trilogy with a Sergio Stivaletti puppet as the star! |
| October 13th 2001 You may be interested to read this thread at Mobius where Bill Lustig from Anchor Bay addresses the SUSPIRIA soundtrack problems amongst other things. |
| October 12th 2001 The French DVD of TWO EVIL EYES will be released on November the 7th. It will have a French (1.0) and English (2.0) soundtrack, and French subtitles. As far as extras are concerned, there are only Argento, Romero and Keitel filmographies, as well as a PHANTOM OF THE OPERA making of !!!
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| October 07th 2001 This isn't much of a news item and to be honest, I don't really care about them but, remember the proposed Divid 2000 releases of BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE and PROFONDO ROSSO on UK DVD and VHS? Well, they are now distributed by a company called PLATINUM MEDIA DISTRIBUTION. Also, according to www.blackstar.co.uk, BIRD will be released on 11th November and PROFONDO ROSSO has been deleted! |
| October 06th 2001 Here are September's poll results: Do you think SLEEPLESS will be cut by the BBFC on it's eventual release? Yes: 66.67% No: 19.90% Maybe: 13.48% Total votes: 201 |
| October 06th 2001 It seems that Artisan are going to release NONHOSONNO as SLEEPLESS in the US on VHS and DVD. There are no firm specs as yet but it looks like it could be fullscreen (VHS), widescreen (DVD) and uncut although it is pending a rating. lets hope they do the film justice, however, this cover art is not a good start!
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