Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Coming to Blu-ray October 20, 2009
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Blu-ray Book Blu-ray 1971
A musical film adaptation of Dahl’s book Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, directed by Mel Stuart and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, was released in 1971.[1] It was originally a box office flop, but has since come to be considered a classic, hailed a children’s classic by critics, and has attracted a worldwide audience.
This film added some dialogue with references to poetry, including Shakespeare, that were not in the novel. The film also included a rival chocolate maker offering the children money if they betrayed Wonka and provided him with an ‘Everlasting Gobstopper‘, but this turns out to be a morality test set by Wonka to determine the finder’s worth. Another departure from the novel had Charlie disobeying Willy Wonka with the encouragement of Grandpa Joe, allowing Wonka to deny Charlie’s prize at the end of the tour. Also, Veruca Salt’s “elimination” involved a room full of golden-egg-laying geese of which she wanted one. When she went to stand on one of the egg-testing machines, she was pronounced a “bad egg” and dropped down the garbage chute. This is different from the book (and 2005 film) where Veruca went after a squirrel, got tested by a squirrel, and thrown down the garbage chute by the squirrels because “her head sounded hollow.” http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Blu-ray Trailer
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Welcome to the Factory
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Forbidden Gum
Below is this week’s newest Blu-ray DVD movie releases for Tuesday 9/29/2009. Be sure to mouse over and or click the links below for more information. Enjoy!
Preview new releases on DVD for Tuesday 9/29/20009. Featuring: Away We Go (R), The Brothers Bloom (PG-13), The Girlfriend Experience (R), Management (R), & Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
Away We Go (R)
Away We Go
Cast: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Maggie Gyllenhaal
The Brothers Bloom (PG-13)
Cast: Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo
The Brothers Bloom
The Girlfriend Experience (R)
Cast: Sasha Grey, Chris Santos, Glenn Kenney
The Girlfriend Experience
Management (R)
Cast: Jennifer Aniston , Steve Zahn, Woody Harrelson
Management
Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
Voice Cast: Reese Witherspoon (voice) Susan Murphy/Ginormica, Rainn Wilson (voice) Gallaxhar, Hugh Laurie (voice) Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.
Monsters vs Aliens
Shrink (R)
Cast: Kevin Spacey, Saffron Burrows, Robin Williams
New Movie Releases in Theaters this week 9/25/2009
Preview new movies being released in theaters this friday 9/25/2009. Featuring: Fame (PG), Surrogates (PG-13), and The Boys Are Back (PG-13)
The Boys Are Back (PG-13) in theaters 9/25/2009
Cast: Clive Owen, Emma Booth, Laura Fraser
The Boys Are Back
Inspired by a true story, The Boys Are Back is a deeply moving, wryly confessional tale of fatherhood, that intimately evokes both the fragility and wonders of family life. It follows a witty, wisecracking, action-oriented sportswriter (Academy Award® nominee and Golden Globe® winner CLIVE OWEN) who, in the wake of his wife’s tragic death, finds himself in a sudden, stultifying state of single parenthood. With turbulent emotions swirling just below the surface, Joe Warr throws himself into the only child-rearing philosophy he thinks has a shot at bringing joy back into their lives: “just say yes.” Raising two boys ? a curious six year-old (NICHOLAS MCANULTY) and a rebel teen (GEORGE MACKAY) from a previous marriage — in a household devoid of feminine influence, and with an unabashed lack of rules, life becomes exuberant, instinctual, reckless . . . and on the constant verge of disaster.
United by unspoken love, conflicted by fierce feelings and in search of a road forward, the three multi-generational boys of the Warr household, father and sons alike, must each find their own way, however tenuous, to grow up. Their story is not just about the transforming power of a family crisis — but the unavoidable grace of everyday life and love that gets them through.
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Brief Interviews with Hideous Men in theaters 9/25/2009
Cast: Julianne Nicholson, John Krasinski, Timothy Hutton
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Based on the book by David Foster Wallace, Brief Interviews with Hideous Men is a darkly funny and disturbing exploration of men and their complex relationships with women. Sara Quinn is interviewing men as part of her graduate studies. Her intellectual endeavor has emotional consequences as the men’s twisted and revealing stories are juxtaposed against the backdrop of her own experience. As she begins to listen closely to the men around her, Sara must ultimately reconcile herself to the darkness that lies below the surface of human interactions.
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Fame (PG) in Theaters 9/25/2009
Cast: Thomas Dekker, Kay Panabaker, Kristy Flores
Fame
Inspired by the 1980 film, ‘Fame’ follows an exceptional group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts. They have practiced and prepared since childhood to prove they’re the best of their generation, and in this incredibly competitive atmosphere their passion will be put to the test. Complicating a demanding rehearsal schedule are homework, midterms, and all the social drama of high school, with each student’s dream of recognition from their peers and a chance at stardom on the line. As they each strive for their moment in the spotlight, they’ll discover who among them has the innate talent and necessary discipline to succeed.
As a story about performers whose abilities transcend the shallow, fifteen-minute idea of celebrity, ‘Fame’ explodes with music and dance and showcases a cast of real-life triple threats whose artistic abilities mirror the expertise of their characters.
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (R) in Theaters 9/25/2009
Cast: Matt Czuchry, Jesse Bradford, Geoff Stults
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
A tireless and charismatic novelty seeker, Tucker (Matt Czuchry) tricks his buddy Dan (Geoff Stults) into lying to his fiancée, so they can go to a legendary strip club to celebrate Dan’s last days of bachelorhood in proper style. Tucker drags their misanthropic friend Drew (Jesse Bradford) along for the ride, and before they know it Tucker’s pursuit of a hilarious carnal interest lands Dan in serious trouble with the law and his future wife. The ensuing blowout leaves Tucker uninvited to the wedding and ankle deep in a mess of his own creation. If he wants back into the wedding and the lives of his best friends, he’ll have to find a way to balance the demands of friendship with his own narcissism and selfishness.
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Paranormal Activity in Theaters 9/25/2009
Paranormal Activity
Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day in Theaters 9/25/2009
Cast: John Dunsworth, Robb Wells, John Paul Tremblay
Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day
Surrogates (PG-13) in Theaters 9/25/2009
Cast: Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Radha Mitchell
Surrogates
FBI agents (Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell) investigate the mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves –- fit, good looking remotely controlled machines that ultimately assume their life roles -– enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort and safety of their own homes. The murder spawns a quest for answers: In a world of masks, who’s real and who can you trust?
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Pandorum (R) in Theaters 9/25/2009
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Norman Reedus
Pandorum
From the creators of the Resident Evil film franchise comes Pandorum, a terrifying thriller in which two crew members wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they’ve been asleep, or what their mission is. The two soon discover they’re actually not alone — and the reality of their situation is more horrifying than they could have imagined.
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Blind Date (NR) in Theaters 9/25/2009
Cast: Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Georgina Verbaan
Blind Date
Stanley Tucci returns to directing with this English-language remake of Theo Van Gogh’s award winning 1996 Dutch film. Blind Date is the story of an estranged couple (Tucci, starring and directing, and Patricia Clarkson) who are desperately trying to reconcile after the tragic death of their daughter. Unable to face either their grief or each other, they go a series of blind dates, each placing personal ads in the paper and pretending to be strangers when they meet. They do this over and over again, playing a series of different roles, in an attempt to overcome the pain and rebuild their shattered relationship.
When controversial filmmaker Theo van Gogh was shot and killed in cold blood in 2004 by a religious fundamentalist angered over the portrayal of Islam in one of his short films, the idea to remake three of his favorite films in English, with Hollywood stars, was born. This is the second film in said trilogy, after Steve Buscemi’s Interview.
Coco Before Chanel (PG-13) in Theaters 9/25/2009
Cast: Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain
Coco Before Chanel
The trailer for Coco Before Chanel. Audrey Tautou (THE DAVINCI CODE, AMELIE) plays the legendary “Coco” Chanel in an enthralling exploration of her early life before she rose to worldwide fame as the most celebrated fashion designer of the 20th Century. We meet the young Gabrielle Chanel, illegitimate daughter of a traveling salesman who learns to sew in a Catholic orphanage before following her singing ambitions lead her to a cabaret club. It is here where Chanel earns the nickname Coco and also where she catches the eye of several high society gentlemen who would ignite her passion and become instrumental in the development of her remarkable career.
From director Anne Fontaine (NATHALIE), Coco Before Chanel is the fascinating untold story of how one woman rose from humble beginnings to become one of coutures most important icons
The Blue Tooth Virgin (R) in Theaters 9/25/2009
Cast: Austin Peck, Bryce Johnson, Karen Black
The Blue Tooth Virgin
In The Blue Tooth Virgin, two writers must face a dilemma that is common to anyone who has ever had an artistic friend: What happens when you have to give feedback, and the news isn’t good? Sam, an aspiring screenwriter, and David, a successful magazine editor, have been pals for years. When David doesn’t appreciate Sam’s latest attempt, it opens a fissure in their friendship, one that spreads through the rest of their lives. Ultimately, both men must reevaluate their motivations to write, their need for praise and validation, and what it means to see yourself as you actually are.
Preview this weeks exciting list of Blu-ray DVD movies to hit shelves 9/22/2009. Also get an inside sneek peek of some behind the scene footage if available. Enjoy!
Preview the new movie trailer for Messages Deleted
Cast: Matthew Lillard, Deborah Kara Unger, Gina Holden
Synopsis: A quivering voice begs screenwriter, Joel Brandt, to pick up the phone on a message from his answering machine. Thinking its a prank, Joel deletes the message. The caller is found dead. Another caller leaves Joel a message; there is another murder…then another…then another. The killer has Joel’s attention, and Joel now has the attention of the police.
Now the prime suspect in a series of murders, Joel discovers this psychotic killer has targeted him for a reason found within his body of work. Will Joel be able to re-write his ending, or be forced to pay the ultimate price?
Preview new DVD releases for 9/22/2009 featuring: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (PG-13), Observe and Report (R), Battle for Terra (PG), Lymelife (R), O’Horten (PG-13), and Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (PG)
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (PG-13) Available on DVD 9/22/2009
Cast: Matthew McConaughey [Connor Mead], Jennifer Garner [Jenny Perotti], Breckin Meyer [Paul]
Ghost of Girlfriends Past
Observe and Report (R) Available on DVD 9/22/2009
(Seth Rogen [Ronnie Barnhardt], Anna Faris [Brandi], Michael Pena [Dennis])
Observe and Report
Battle for Terra (PG) Available on DVD 9/22/2009
(Evan Rachel Wood (voice), Luke Wilson (voice), Brian Cox (voice))
Battle for Terra
Lymelife (R) Available on DVD 9/22/2009
Cast: Kieran Culkin, Alec Baldwin, Jill Hennessy
Lymelife
O’Horten (PG-13) Available on DVD 9/22/2009
O'Horten
30 Rock: Season 3 (Not Rated)
Adam Resurrected (R)
Albino Farm (R)
Bedtime Ghost Tales (Not Rated)
Between Resistance & Community: Long Island Do-It (Not Rated)
Brett Butler Presents (Not Rated)
Brotherhood: Seasons 1-3 (Not Rated)
Brotherhood: The Final Season (Not Rated)
Clive Barker’s Book of Blood (R)
Dan Zanes & Friends Are Here (Not Rated)
Disney Spooky Pack (Not Rated)
Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Crystal Kingdom (Not Rated)
Friday the 13th The Series: The Complete Series (Not Rated)
Friday the 13th the Series: The Final Season (Not Rated)
Ghost Whisperer: Seasons 1-4 (Not Rated)
Ghost Whisperer: The Fourth Season (Not Rated)
Hillbilly Cannibal Bloodline (Not Rated)
Honey & Clover: Box Set 1 (Not Rated)
Howling Trilogy
Jonas: Rockin’ the House Volume 1 (G)
The Judy Garland Show: Volume 2 (Not Rated)
Law & Order Special Victims Unit: Year 10 (Not Rated)
A Letter to Dad
Mandie & the Secret Tunnel (Not Rated)
Manson Kilmore: Night Caller of Coal Miners Holler (Not Rated)
The Mentalist: The Complete First Season (Not Rated)
Mercy Streets (PG-13)
Mortal Transfer (Not Rated)
Mysterious Monsters (Not Rated)
Naruto Uncut Box Set Volume 16
National Geographic: Egyptian Secrets of the Afterlife (Not Rated)
One Bad Cat (Not Rated)
The Pick Up Media Pack
Playhouse Disney Spooky Pack (Not Rated)
Private Century (Not Rated)
Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (PG) Available on DVD 9/22/2009
Cast: Nick Palatas [Shaggy], Robbie Amell [Fred], Kate Melton [Daphne]
Sonic X: The Egg Moon, Emeri & Homebound Sagas (Not Rated)
Spongebob Squarepants: The First 100 Episodes (Not Rated)
Sunlight Upon Me (Not Rated)
Taxi: The Complete Fourth Season (Not Rated)
Tech N9ne: Strictly Strange (Not Rated)
Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Season 2 (Not Rated)
Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Series (Not Rated)
Three Stooges & W.C. Fields-Collector’s Edition Tin (Not Rated)
Tulpan (Not Rated)
Ugly Betty: Season 3(Not Rated)
Ultra-Toxic (Not Rated)
Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death (Not Rated)
Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Collection (Not Rated)
Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana (Not Rated)
WWE: SummerSlam 2009 (Not Rated)
Yu-Gi-Oh Gx: Rise of the Sacred Beasts Part 2 (Not Rated)
Preview new movie releases that are due to hit theaters this Friday 9/18/2009. Featuring: Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs (PG), The Informant (R), and Jennifer’s Body (R),
