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The explosive train wreck from the teaser for SUPER 8

Get a sneak peak at SUPER 8, the upcoming science fiction film from J.J. Abrams, on this edition of the Cinefantastique Round Table Podcast, the weekly round-up of news and views focusing on horror, fantasy & science fiction films. Also on the menu this week: Dan [...]

It’s another weekly round-up of news, events, and home video releases at the Cinefantastique Round Table, the podcast with a Sense of Wonder. Dan Persons, Lawrence French, and Steve Biodrowski focus their interocitors on what’s happening in the world of horror, fantasy, and science fiction cinema, including a review of Walt Disney Home Video’s TANGLED [...]

[ January 4, 2011; ] Also: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON FOUR Blu-ray, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SEASON 8 MOTION COMIC Blu-ray & DVD Combo, Four-Film Collections

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2011 begins with a bang – or at least a sulfurous blast of demonic hellfire – thanks to the home video release of THE LAST EXORCISM on DVD, Blu-ray, and [...]

Christmas is coming: time to start shopping for the cinefantastique fan in your life. What sort of horror horror, fantasy, and science fiction titles are available to stuff into stockings with care? Well, December 7’s big home video release is Christopher Nolan’s science fiction blockbuster INCEPTION, which is available to rent or own via Video on Demand and also for purchase as a single-disc DVD or in a 3-disc Blu-ray and DVD combo pack.

“Meanwhile in the Tardis” video Extras on DOCTOR WHO: The Complete Fifth Series

Director Robert Zemeckis discusses his work on the BACK TO THE FUTURE trilogy, which arrived Tuesday in a new 25th anniversary edition, avaiable on DVD & Blu-ray.

Actor Michael J. Fox recalls his work on the BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY, released this week in a new 25th anniversary edition on DVD & Blu-ray.

Read more about October 26 Home Video by clicking the links below:

Back to the Future 25th Anniversary set coming to Blu-ray and DVD
HOUSE/HAUSU: Blu-ray Review
Back to the Future Blu-ray & DVD [...]

Check out this clip of Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Mary Steenburgen, Huey Lewis, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, and Neil Canton celebrating the release of the BACK TO THE FUTURE 25th Anniversary Trilogy Blu-ray and DVD, which went on sale yesterday.

Read more about October 26 Home Video by clicking the links below:

Back to the Future [...]

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HOUSE (or Hausu in its native Japan) is one film that truly defies description. Combining elements of the horror genre, an experimental film, and advertising commercials, it channels a unique dreamlike quality. Perhaps the strangest thing about HAUSU is that it was a big commercial hit in Japan when it was first released. [...]

SMALLVILLE’s 9th season continued to develop its version of the Superman mythology with its most ambitious season yet. It introduced “Major Zod” (Callum Blue) as he and the other Kandorian survivors are freed by Tess Mercer, but lacking their Kryptonian powers. The season also featured appearances by Metallo (Brian Austin Green), the Wonder Twins, The Silver Banshee, Checkmate, The Suicide Squad, Maxwell Lord and Amanda Waller (Pam Grier), and, in a the season’s high point, The Justice Society of America!

Manga's REDLINE.
We wrap up our sadly-too-brief coverage of New York Comic with a quick duck into the floor booth of Anchor Bay Entertain- ment. There, after gorging ourselves on copious free buttons and fliers (we’re all about the gimmes), we sat down with the company’s Kevin Carney and Erin Carter to find out what’s in [...]

After the excellent Platinum Edition DVD for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, there would seem to be little room for improvement with Walt Disney Home Video’s new Three-Disc Diamond Edition DVD and Blu-ray combo – except for the obvious improved picture quality that come with the new high-def format. Nevertheless, the Diamond Edition manages to one-up its predecessor, establishing itself as the definitive edition for enthusiastic collectors.

Red Band Trailer for the Direct-To Video Sequel