NOT A HUMBUG, I TELL YOU!
THE DEFINITIVE EDITION OF A TIMELESS HOLIDAY CLASSIC!
INTRODUCING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF
BRIAN DESMOND HURST'S "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"
STARRING ALASTAIR SIM
NEW FROM VCI ENTERTAINMENT AND BALLYHOO MOTION PICTURES
Alastair Sim's tour-de-force performance as the ultimate miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, has almost single-handedly made this beloved version of Charles Dickens's story into one of the best-loved Christmas films of all time. Some of Britain's best filmmakers united behind Sim, who was joined by a delightful cast of accomplished and acclaimed English actors; creating what many today believe to be the best and most faithful production of Dickens' immortal tale. Cranky and curmudgeonly Scrooge learns the error of his unkind ways and is taught the true meaning of the holidays when he is visited by the ghost of his late business partner and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future.
This Blu-ray edition has been digitally restored from a new 1080p, 24fps high definition transfer master produced from the 35mm negative and fine grain. Featuring over 2 hours of NEW HD bonus materials, as well as an hour of SD materials. Also Includes the Standard DVD with both 4x3 and 16x9 versions.
BONUS FEATURES:
The following are the NEW HD bonus materials produced and directed by DANIEL GRIFFITH of BALLYHOO MOTION PICTURES:
1- "DEAD TO BEGIN WITH: The Darker Side of A Classic"-An all-new documentary exploring the films bleaker themes and how they rivaled London of the 1950's. Featuring British film historian and culturalist Sir Christopher Frayling. (30 mins)
2- "SCROOGE BY ANOTHER NAME: Distributing A Christmas Carol"- An all-new featurette detailing the American release of this British holiday classic. Featuring US distributor Richard Gordon, in his final on-camera interview. (15 mins)
3- "THE HUMAN BLARNEY STONE: Life and Films of Brian Desmond Hurst"-An all-new documentary chronicling the awe-inspiring life of Ireland's most prolific filmmaker. Featuring Allan Esler Smith, the great, great nephew and biographer of Hurst. (45 mins)
4- "SCROOGE: REVISITED"- An all-new featurette revisiting some of the London locations used in the film. (10 mins)
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"BUBBA DIDN'T DO IT!:
30 YEARS OF THE SCARECROW"
AN ALL-NEW DOCUMENTARY SHORT
FEATURED ON THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY BLU-RAY RELEASE OF
"DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW"
An all-new documentary exploring the making of the cult television classic, DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW. Featuring interviews with director FRANK DE FELITTA, screenwriter J. D. FEIGELSON, actor LARRY DRAKE, actress TONYA CROWE, actor ROBERT LYONS, unit production manager BOB KOSTER, location manager KOOL MARDER, director/fan STUART GORDON, Horrorhound co-founder AARON CROWELL, and more! Produced and directed by DANIEL GRIFFITH. A BALLYHOO MOTION PICTURES production
DIRECTOR FRANK DE FELITTA
AND DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER DANIEL GRIFFITH
NEW FROM VCI ENTERTAINMENT AND BALLYHOO MOTION PICTURES
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ALSO NEW FROM BALLYHOO:
"GAMERA vs THE CHIODO BROTHERS:
A Look Back In Men-In-Suit Effects"
TO BE FEATURED ON SHOUT! FACTORY'S
"GAMERA vs MST3K" BOX SET
The infamous creature effects team (THE CHIODO BROTHERS, creators of KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE), face-off with the mighty turtle itself (GAMERA) in this retrospective featurette! Along with discussing topics such as GAMERA, GODZILLA, and GORGO, THE CHIODO BROTHERS also get nostalgic about their childhood experiences watching these films and how they inspired their own contributions to cult favorites such as CRITTERS, LAND OF THE LOST, and NINJA TURTLES.
Shout! Factory presents "MST3K Vs. Gamera"
In addition to the fully-riffed feature films Gamera, Gamera vs. Barugon, Gamera vs. Gaos, Gamera vs. Guiron, and Gamera vs. Zigra (all featuring host Joel Hodgson), the exclusive box set includes:
* So Happy Together: A Look Back at MST3K and Gamera
* Gamera Vs. The Chiodo Brothers
* Gamera Obscura: A Brief History by August Ragone (author of Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters)
* Original Japanese Trailers
* 5 limited edition mini-posters by artist Steve Vance
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NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD!
"JAM HANDY TO THE RESCUE!"
BALLYHOO MOTION PICTURES is proud to present our latest MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 documentary, "JAM HANDY TO THE RESCUE!". The production wrapped this past July and will be included on the "MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE" Special Edition DVD!
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"THE BLOODIEST SHOW ON EARTH:
MAKING VAMPIRE CIRCUS"
WON THE 2011 GOLDEN COB AWARD
FOR BEST B MOVIE DOCUMENTARY!
BALLYHOO MOTION PICTURES is honored to receive this award. The documentary was one of several bonus features produced and directed by DANIEL GRIFFITH for the Synapse Films BLU-RAY/DVD release of VAMPIRE CIRCUS. Special thanks goes out to everyone who voted!
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"NO DIALOGUE NECESSARY:
MAKING THE BEAST OF YUCCA FLATS"
GOT RUNNER-UP IN THE BEST DVD EXTRA
CATEGORY IN THE NINTH ANNUAL
RONDO HATTON CLASSIC
HORROR AWARDS!
Several Ballyhoo Motion Pictures documentaries were nominated in 2011 for a RONDO award. "NO DIALOGUE NECESSARY: Making The Beast of Yucca Flats" (featured on MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 VOLUME XVIII) got runner-up in the BEST DVD EXTRA category. The other were "THE BLOODIEST SHOW ON EARTH: Making Vampire Circus" (featured on Synapse's VAMPIRE CIRCUS blu-ray) for BEST DVD EXTRA, and "LET THERE BE LIGHT: The Odyssey of DARK STAR" (now available on VCI Entertainment's DARK STAR: Hyperdrive Edition) for BEST INDEPENDENT FILM!!! Likewise, VAMPIRE CIRCUS got nominated for BEST CLASSIC DVD release. Special thanks to everyone who voted!
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