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Intrada has released a new, definitive CD of Henry Mancini's classic score for Howard Hawks' "Hatari!". See below for description from Screen Archives:
World premiere release of actual Henry Mancini soundtrack to terrific Howard Hawks adventure film set in Africa, starring John Wayne, Elsa Martinelli, Red Buttons. Wayne and company capture rare animals for various world zoos. Some species are easier to catch than others. Elephants inspire Mancini to create legendary tune "Baby Elephant Walk", available for first time ever in its original soundtrack guise. Famous swaggering tune for high register Eb clarinet also figures during climactic "Search For Dallas". Leopard, buffalo, monkey, giraffe, ostrich all get their say but incredibly dangerous rhino sequences are what bring out Mancini's equally legendary main theme, often heard on choir of French horns in unison. In 1962, Mancini re-recorded just 30 minutes of highlights for admittedly sensational RCA album. Now enjoy Mancini's complete original recordings, presented mostly in stereo from Paramount Pictures scoring session elements. A few sections required use of mono stems to allow restoration of complete soundtrack. This new hour long release carries landmark significance: every Mancini album during this most famous period of his career (Breakfast At Tiffany's, Hatari, Charade, Experiment In Terror, The Pink Panther) was heavily truncated and completely re-arranged with emphasis on dance mood. Along with new release of Charade, this marks exciting debut of an actual Mancini soundtrack from the era! Danger, romance, thrills, comedy, all getting rich Mancini melody! Unforgettable original campaign artwork is icing on the cake. Henry Mancini conducts. Available while quantities and interest remain. - Douglass Fake Intrada Producer
01. The Sounds Of Hatari 4:17
02. Main Title 2:35
03. Safari Bar Piano Blues 1:24
04. Giraffe Country 1:34
05. Just For Tonight (Instrumental) 2:10
06. Paraphrase I 1:40
07. Night Side 2:35
08. Dallas Has A Plan 1:31
09. Trip To Masai Wells 1:06
10. Indian Comes Home 0:58
11. Just For Tonight (Solo Piano) 2:24
12. Swift Animal Chase 0:49
13. Dead Elephant 0:37
14. Night Side (Record Player) 2:19
15. Leopard And Buffalo 1:51
16. The Crocodile 1:08
17. Your Father's Feathers 1:50
18. Baby Elephant Walk (Short) 1:57
19. Crocodile, Go Home! 1:10
20. Big Band Bwana 1:46
21. Paraphrase II 1:26
22. Wildebeest Hunt 2:36
23. Brandy Sniffer 2:09
24. Ice Bucket Blues 1:42
25. Monkey Suits 2:04
26. Baby Elephant Walk (Long) 3:14
27. Elephant Scare 0:49
28. More Rhino 0:53
29. Burnt Fingers 2:59
30. Search For Dallas 4:23
31. Just For Tonight (Chorus) 2:10
32. Finale 0:19
Timeless Media has reissued it's massive set "M Squad: The Complete TV Series Special Edition" containing all 117 episodes of the gritty show that ran for three seasons on American TV commencing in 1957. The series was known for its hard-hitting and realistic look at crime in and around Chicago. Lee Marvin starred as Lt. Frank Ballinger, a no-nonsense cop assigned to crack down on organized crime in the vicinity. Like "The Naked City", "East Side, West Side" and "The Untouchables", the show was credited for having intelligent, believable scripts and fine performances from the cast and guest stars. The program's success helped to pave the way for Lee Marvin to be a major presence on the big screen.
The initial Timeless Media release of this set was released in 2008 and contained a special bonus soundtrack CD (Count Basie and young John Williams were among the legends who performed on the score and title theme.) That disc has been dropped in favor of a bonus DVD that presents Lee Marvin in early TV appearances on "Wagon Train", "Checkmate", The Virginian" and "Lee Marvin Presents Lawbreaker", an obscure 1963 telecast. They are manna from Heaven for Lee Marvin fans (and who isn't?)
One minor gripe: the photo on the box cover is not Marvin in "M Squad": it's actually a well known publicity still from John Boorman's 1967 big screen crime classic "Point Blank". Also, the quality of the "M Squad" episodes varies quite a bit, as they were taken from the best elements available. Purists may be critical of the transfers but the bottom line is that this is a highly impressive boxed set that presents an American acting legend at his very best. Now all you'll need is 117 hours of free time to enjoy the entire experience.
Here is the official press release:
One of the most memorable of the early television police dramas, M Squad debuted in 1957 and ran for three seasons on NBC. Lee Marvin, a decorated WWII Marine veteran of the South Pacific, where he received the Purple Heart in the Battle of Saipan, stars as Lt. Frank Ballinger, a no-nonsense Chicago plainclothes cop in the elite M Squad Division. On November 4th, 2014, Timeless Media Group, a division of Shout! Factory LCC, will release M Squad: The Complete TV Series-Special Edition on DVD. All 117 episodes of the television series as originally aired, as well as a brand new bonus disc featuring Lee Marvin guest star appearances in Wagon Train, Checkmate, The Virginian and as the host of Lawbreaker)
The Squad's (M-for Murder) task is to root out organized crime and corruption in America's Second City. Marvin's portrayal of a tough undercover officer, whose perseverance and potential for violence, but with utter cool, permeates each gritty episode, gave Marvin name recognition with the public, and did much to make him a star.
Director Mike Nichols, one of the most influential artists of his generation, has passed away at age 83. Nichols is one of the few people who could claim to be the winner of the Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony awards. Nichols rose to fame with his comedy act in which he teamed with Elaine May. He made a successful transition into feature film with his 1966 screen adaptation of Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", a triumphant film debut that starred Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The following year he won the Oscar for his 1967 classic "The Graduate". Other films over the decades included "The Birdcage", "Working Girl", "Charlie Wilson's War" and "Silkwood". His plays include "Barefoot in the Park", "Death of a Salesman" and "The Odd Couple".
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If you're pondering what to get your significant other for a holiday gift, look no further than "Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Granada Television Series", which has been released in a boxed set by MPI Home Entertainment. For many, series star Jeremy Brett was- and remains- the definitive interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective. There have been countless actors who have provided wide-ranging performances as Holmes and most of them are commendable in their own way. However, Brett's debut as Holmes in this classic British TV series met with instant international acclaim even among the notoriously fussy Holmes scholars who never seem to be pleased with screen presentation of their literary hero.
The MPI set contains:
In all, a superb and irresistible release that will allow you many hours of matching wits with the world's greatest sleuth. What do you get for that special person for the holidays? The answer should be elementary.
There have been entire books dedicated to the cinema of Dutch director Paul Verhoeven and with good reason. Known for pushing the envelope of what is acceptable onscreen in both sexuality and violence, his movies have been celebrated and condemned - often by the same critic at different times! To one degree or another I have enjoyed every Verhoeven film I've seen all the way back to the brilliant Soldier of Orange (1977) but it was RoboCop (1987) that stomped across the world and made it possible for the madman to make nearly anything he wanted. I wonder what would have happened if this film - his first English language effort- had not been a huge financial success. Would we have had a series of progressively worse sequels with Rutger Hauer ravishing maidens and slaying nobles for gold? Maybe in a better world.....
Flesh + Blood (1985) takes place in Western Europe in 1501 and begins during an attack on a small Italian city by a group of mercenaries employed by the city's rightful ruler Arnolfini (Fernardo Hilbeck). These soldiers have been promised a full day of consequence free looting if they succeed in retaking the city but once the job is done Arnolfini soon reneges on this offer when he sees them destroying the place. The commander of the troops, Hawkwood (Jack Thompson), is heartsick over a nun that he mistakenly harmed during the attack and Arnolfini promises to get medical attention for her if the commander will use the cavalry to eject the mercenaries from the city without their loot. This betrayal is not taken well, especially by Hawkwood's former lieutenant Martin (Rutger Hauer). Soon after the group is run off, Martin is burying his stillborn child when he unearths a wooden statue of Saint Martin of Tours. This saint with a sword is seen by the mercenaries' cleric as a sign from God to follow Martin as their new leader.
Back in the retaken city Arnolfini's son Steven (Tom Burlinson) has been betrothed to Lady Agnes (Jennifer Jason Leigh). They meet for the first time when Steven greets her caravan on the way to their wedding and love seems to blossom between the two. But then the entourage is attacked and robbed by Martin's group. Arnolfini is seriously injured during the raid while Agnes is carried away concealed among her valuable dowry. That night Martin discovers Agnes and, although the other men desire to gang rape her, Martin claims her for himself. He first rapes her but then Agnes starts flirting with him, hoping to gain his protection. She becomes his concubine after a fashion and is dragged along on the mercenaries' travels. She easily convinces Martin that he is in love with her and works carefully on the other members of the band to get them to accept her. She appears to have completely given up on her former life and forgotten her betrothal.
Soon enough the mercenaries come upon a castle where, unknown to them, the inhabitants are infected with the Black Death. The group captures the castle with the help of Agnes, who proves herself very resourceful in many ways. But Steven is determined to reclaim his bride to be and turns to Hawkwood for help. Hawkwood only wants to live a quiet life caring for the former nun he had injured but Steven uses force and threats against the nun to coerce the old soldier to help in his pursuit of Martin. Once they locate the mercenaries they realize that they don't have sufficient force to take the castle and lay siege to it. Inside the castle Martin asks Agnes where her true loyalties lie but she is ambiguous hinting that she will be happy with whoever wins. Outside the castle, the dreaded Plague spreads among Steven's forces and even infects Hawkwood. After an impressive battle with an incredible siege engine built by the well-educated Steven, the mercenaries capture Steven and shackle him in the castle's courtyard. Here Agnes feigns hatred of her ex-groom and even has sex with Martin in front of him.
By lancing his boils, Hawkwood is able to cure himself of the plague but he cannot continue the siege alone. Instead, he catapults pieces of an infected dog over the castle walls and when one chunk lands near the chained Steven, he flings it into the place's water well. Agnes sees this happen and Steven tells her that she can decide whether or not to tell the mercenaries.
With fears of the Black Death creeping into the castle, the band of mercenaries want to leave the place but Martin persuades them to stay. Agnes does not warn them about the well and watches as they drink infected water. However, when Martin begins to drink, she slaps the cup from his hand. As several of the group start to show signs of the sickness, they hurl Martin into the tainted well and, as she did after Steven's capture, Agnes joins in the abuse of Martin. At this point Hawkwood and Arnolfini return to the castle with an army and attack. Inside the castle, Steven and Martin cooperate to save each other, but with a fresh siege underway there is no way to know who will live and who will die.
Anyone looking for a sweet natured adventure film with noble knights and derring-do would do well to back slowly away from this movie. Vicious, nasty, violent and cruel are just a few of the words I would use to describe both the story and the characters in this brutal medieval epic. All of the people in this story act in selfish, ruthless ways at almost every turn and only seem driven by the most primitive of emotions. Even the very few acts of kindness can be seen as self-serving in a world where everyone is fighting just to survive. That's not to say the film is not entertaining. Indeed, I would say Flesh + Blood is supreme fun for fans of the harsher kinds of cinema. The film is one part exploitation, two parts graphic violence, one part costume drama and one part historical romance - as long as you don't need the romance to be the chaste kind!
Giant monster enthusiasts (Godzilla fans in particular) can join Cinema Retro's Rod Barnett along with Troy Guinn as they start a new series of podcasts entitled "Controversial Kaiju". The first episode focuses on "All Monsters Attack" (1969) (aka "Godzilla's Revenge"). The broadcast can be downloaded through this link.
By Brandon Engel
George A. Romero didn't invent the concept of zombies. They've had a spot in Haitian folklore for years (as explored in older films like White Zombie [1932] and more contemporary films like Wes Craven's The Serpent and the Rainbow [1988]). There was also the French World War I reactionary J'Accuse (1919) by Abel Gance, which featured actual footage from the battleground. Some horror enthusiasts might even argue that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and H.P Lovecraft's story Herbert West: Re-Animator were also significant early entries in the zombie canon.
What Romero can be credited with, however, as the recent documentary Birth of the Living Dead examines, is the mainstream popularity of zombies. It all began when he made the film Night of the Living Dead (1968). It features a group of wayward strangers who've found themselves stuck in an old farmhouse in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. The film is remembered for its poignant critique of the 60s, when the Vietnam war was raging, home televisions were still new, and race relations were tenuous at best (the film was notable for featuring African-American actor Duane Jones as the male lead). The movie was filmed on a shoestring budget but didn't stop it from becoming a cult success that's still beloved by countless legions of dedicated fans today.
A decade later, he came back and made Dawn of the Dead in 1978. It had a similarly modest budget as his first movie. This film takes place during a zombie outbreak and centers on a group of survivors who've taken up shelter in the town's shopping mall. Like the first, it's full of a ton of symbolism and was a timely commentary on the day's rampant consumerism. Despite its highly graphic content, it became a humongous success both financially and critically, as it's almost universally praised by all major movie critics, and it saw its own re-make in 2004.
Day of the Dead came seven years later in 1985 and featured a battle between the United States military and a horde of zombies. Viewers weren't sure exactly which side to take, as this installment was pretty ambiguous and caused some watchers to root for the zombies rather than their very military. Unfortunately, this wasn't as big of a commercial success as Dawn was, but it's a much beloved cult film that has become a staple of "Grindhouse Fridays" on El Rey Network, is streamable through some websites, and not only was it remade a few decades later on, but there is yet another remake in the works.
The trilogy garnered a humongous fan base and inspired many subsequent movies, but George Romero himself kept quiet on the zombie front for the rest of the 80s and all throughout the 90s. It was a bit of shock when he released another zombie flick in the 2000s.
Land of the Dead was released in 2005 in the midst of the Bush administration and featured an opportunistic politician who tries to use the zombie crisis outlined in the movie as a means to achieve his own agenda. It was a modern day commentary on war and xenophobia. Land of the Dead became a great success and grossed over $46,000,000. It wasn't considered as good as the movies Night or Dawn, but critics thought it was an overall decent addition to the Romero library.
Diary of the Dead was the next step for Romero in 2007. It's a fictional documentary similar to other cult-hits like Cannibal Holocaust or The Blair Witch Project. The film was made to look like amateur footage and makes liberal use of the shaky-cam technique. This movie strayed rather far from the original trilogy through its heavy use of CGI but still enjoyed some positive reviews, although it wasn't quite as well received as Land.
The final Romero zombie-film was Survival of the Dead, released in 2010. It took place on a zombie-infested island just off the coast of North America. This film was both a box-office bust and a critical failure. It was panned by critics and hardcore Romero fans alike as being stale and an overall disappointment. This movie alone has likely caused Romero to lose any future financial investments for a new zombie film down the road, but luckily it wasn't bad enough to tarnish the reputation that Romero gained for his work in the original trilogy.
Apart from his own directorial work, Romero has had a positive and lasting impact on today's culture and has inspired a new generation of directors and filmmakers who grow up enchanted by his work. Zombies have infected every level of pop-culture from books, to television shows, to movies, to art, and even to real world events like zombie walks and horror conventions. He's inspired many directors to create their own vision of the zombie apocalypse in new and interesting ways. Danny Boyle, the creator of 28 Days Later, is one of the most critically acclaimed new director of zombie flicks, and there have been a ton of other successful zombie stories made that have spanned multiple genres and media.
George Romero is very much like a modern day Bram Stoker, who took the old myth of vampires and turned it into a modern day cultural success, and, like Stoker, his legacy will live on as his movies continues to inspire legions of fans and newer work based on his original films.
Shout! Factory will re-issue the entire series of "Secret Agent" (aka "Danger Man") starring Patrick McGoohan as a 17 DVD set. This edition will feature new extra features. See press release below:
"Every government has its secret service branch. America, CIA; France, Deuxième Bureau; England, MI5. NATO also has its own. A messy job? Well that's when they usually call on me or someone like me. Oh yes, my name is Drake, John Drake." So begins the dramatic 1960s British spy series Secret Agent. On December 9th, 2014 bring home the adventures of John Drake with the complete series set of this classic spy show. The 17-DVD box set also contains a number of bonus features, including audio commentaries and a brand new interview with Catherine McGoohan.
Patrick McGoohan (The Prisoner) stars as John Drake in Secret Agent, the popular television series from the Golden Age of Spy Thrillers, the 1960s. Travelling the world to capture international criminals, John Drake rarely solved problems with a gun, preferring to use charm and wit over violence to bring in the bad guys.
"Blade Runner", director Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi classic, will be released to UK cinemas on December 14 in a "director's cut" format that Scott created in 2007. The film was a troubled production and was not a boxoffice hit when originally released. Over the years, it's stature has grown and Scott has dabbled with various edits to his original cut. The version being released to UK theaters is said to be his final word on the film. Scott is also said to be developing a sequel to the film. Harrison Ford, whose feuds with Scott on the original movie were the stuff of Hollywood legend, now says he would be amenable to starring in the sequel and working with Scott again if the script is good. Time heals all wounds...
On Wednesday night, Hollywood took a step back in time and it was a beautiful thing. Italy's most glamorous export, the lovely Sophia Loren, made a rare visit to screen two of her films to an adoring crowd at the Dolby Theater. The movie legend was greeted with a standing ovation when she walked out in a shimmering gown, escorted by director Rob Marshall who was clearly in awe of the star he cast in Nine, her last Hollywood film. Settling into two plush seats separated by a mountain of roses, Marshall introduced her as "A woman with a heart as big as all of Italy." Loren opened up about her life, career and leading men in a 45 minute Q&A, punctuated by frequent laughter and some poignant moments when she remembered how movies offered an escape from the misery of post-WWII Italy.
Loren came across as the most humble of stars – illustrated the moment she stepped onstage when a fan approached from the audience and began speaking directly to her! Loren told the audience she felt she "owed" her fans so much and that she never forgot where she came from, "… Naples and the war and terrible things." Marshall deftly got the program back on track and Loren was off, talking about starting off as an extra in Quo Vadis, connecting with director Vittorio De Sica who cast her in a number of films which made her a huge star in Italy – attracting the attention of Hollywood (and a 1962 Best Actress Oscar for her role in Two Women, making her the first actress to win for a foreign language performance).
At age 80, Loren showed the style, charm and humor that captivated audiences for over five decades. When Marshall queried her about her leading men, she remembered Cary Grant (her Houseboat co-star) as being "a special person" and Daniel Day Lewis, who worked with her on Nine, as "one of the best alive". Marlon Brando's name elicited a dramatic pause – which had the audience laughing. She related how Brando pulled a diva move on the first day of production of A Countess From Hong Kong, showing up hours late to the set. The film's writer/director, the legendary Charlie Chaplin had some strong words with Brando and from that point on he behaved. She also enjoyed making It Started In Naples with Clark Gable, but remembered he had a watch that would ring at exactly 5 PM every day and then he'd leave. Done. No late hours for him!
Thankfully, Marshall also brought up the world-famous photo of Loren ogling Jayne Mansfield's generous cleavage. Loren's rationale? "I thought everything was gonna fall out."
One of Loren's two sons, Edoardo Ponti, came out to introduce The Human Voice, a 26-minute short he directed and co-wrote, based on the 1930 Jean Cocteau play. Ponti's version features his mother in virtually every scene, delivering a rambling, heartfelt monologue to an unseen lover about to marry another woman. This tour de force would be daunting for a young star, but for a woman on the cusp of 80? Loren crushed it, as they say, exhibiting a wide range of emotion from desperation to giddy delight, proving her acting chops are still gloriously intact. Ponti noted that, "In an age when we idolize the wrong person, tonight it's the right person." The crowd agreed.
The short was followed by a restored print of Loren's 1964 film, Marriage Italian Style, directed by fellow Napolitano, Vittorio De Sica. Loren's performance earned her a 1965 Oscar nomination for Best Actress. The film was also nominated for an Academy Award as Best Foreign Language Film in 1966.
After more than three hours of film and conversation, Ms. Loren wisely skipped the after-party, no doubt preferring to get her beauty sleep. Who can blame her? Molte Grazie!
By Raymond Benson
A few weeks ago, I posted a review of The Criterion Collection's excellent Blu-ray release of George Sluizer's 1988 Franco-Danish film, The Vanishing. This excellent thriller was well-received by critics and the public alike, prompting Hollywood to step forward and produce an American remake in 1993. The screenplay, based on Tim Krabbé's novel Het Gouden Ei (as was the original), was written by actor/screenwriter Todd Graff. Sluizer returned to direct the remake, which in many cases is practically a shot-by-shot repetition. However, there are differences.
I'm not sure who at the conference table decided that the American remake of The Vanishing should have a happy ending, as opposed to the more-terrifying, bleak finale of the original, but it happened. Perhaps the studio figured that U.S. audiences would not accept the earlier culmination, in which the villain triumphs and we realize that the movie was about him all along. This time around, the bad guy gets his comeuppance and our heroes win the cat-and-mouse game that was set in motion at the picture's beginning.
Well, if you've seen the original 1988 version, then you'll most likely be disappointed with the 1993 edition. However, if you haven't, then you may very well enjoy the remake for what it is, and especially for the extremely bizarre performance by Jeff Bridges as the creep. And creepy he is. Speaking with a strange accent (or is it merely an odd elocution?—hard to say), Bridges steals the movie (as did Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu in the original role). A young Kiefer Sutherland is our hero this time, and his vanishing girlfriend is played by Sandra Bullock (pre-Speed) when she was relatively unknown. That said, the real heroine of the remake is Nancy Travis, as Sutherland's new girlfriend, and this is where the new movie differs the most from its predecessor.
Travis takes charge of the story in the last act and, without providing too much of a spoiler, brings a more feminist take to the tale. Is the new ending satisfying? Sure, from a Hollywood by-the-book standpoint. The problem is that the picture loses what may have been the point of the original story—that evil can lurk where you least expect it, and it can, more often than not, win.
Twilight Time's limited edition (to 3,000 copies) high definition Blu-ray looks fine and dandy; the only extra is the theatrical trailer. Fans of the film may want to pick this up; but in my book, the 1988 original is still the more effective nail-biter.
Intrada has released both of Jerry Goldsmith's superb soundtracks for "Our Man Flint" and "In Like Flint" in a CD set. The albums were available on vinyl when the films were originally released in 1966/1967. The new remastered recordings are enhanced when compared to any previous CD releases. Below is the official blurb from the Screen Archives site.
Finally! Two great sixties albums by Jerry Goldsmith make their debut on CD, mastered from the recently discovered original 20th Century-Fox stereo album session masters! Preserved in pristine condition in the vast UMG vaults, Our Man Flint and In Like Flint were short but exciting LPs that came out in 1966 & 1967 respectively. Both movies featured James Coburn as secret agent Derek Flint. Daniel Mann directs the former, Gordon Douglas directs the latter. Not to be confused with the Varese Sarabande release of soundtrack highlights, this Intrada CD offers both classic original albums exactly as Goldsmith recorded them, in crisp stereo with vivid orchestral color. Cool action, tuneful adventure and one of the composer's most famous themes all have their say. Included are authentic reproductions of both Bob Peak album jackets, classics in their own right, presented in our flipper-style CD cover. Choose your own favorite! These two albums have been amongst the most requested for CD release in our label's history. Wait no more, they're yours to spin! Jerry Goldsmith conducts both scores. Intrada Special Collection release available while quantities and interest remain! -INTRADA
01. Our Man Flint (1:46) 02. Never Mind, You'd Love It (2:09) 03. It's Gotta Be A World's Record (2:20) 04. Man Does Not Live By Bread Alone (2:16) 05. Take Some Risks, Mr. Flint? (1:40) 06. Tell Me More About That Volcano (2:44) 07. You're A Foolish Man, Mr. Flint (1:46) 08. In Like Flint (1:57) 09. Doing As The Romans Did (2:11) 10. Galaxy A Go-Go! -Or- Live It To Flint (2:15) 11. All I Have To Do Is Take A Bite Of Your Apple? (2:13) 12. Stall! Stall! Flint's Alive (2:01)
Total Time: 25:57
13. Where The Bad Guys Are Gals ("In Like Flint" Theme) (2:38) 14. Ladies Will Kindly Remove Their Hats (2:45) 15. Lost In Space (2:36) 16. Odin, Dva, Tri, Kick! (3:07) 17. No Rest For The Weary (2:27) 18. Your Zowie Face (Vocal) (2:34) 19. Mince And Cook Until Tender (2:33) 20. Ahh, Yer Father's Bob-Lip (2:20) 21. Who Was That Lady… ? (2:11) 22. Westward Ho-o-o! (5:37)
Lyrics By Leslie Bricusse
Total Time: 29:14
Total Disc Time: 55:20
By Raymond Benson
How many people in the general public of the USA today know who Jacques Tati is? Film buffs, certainly, but not many others. It's a shame, for in the 1950s and 60s, Tati was world famous and well known for his on-screen persona, the bumbling but well-meaning Monsieur Hulot. After all, one of the Hulot pictures, Mon Oncle, won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film of 1958. Jacques Tati was once a big deal. The Criterion Collection's new release on Blu-ray of a boxed set containing Tati's entire catalog should provide sufficient firepower to make Jacques Tati a big deal all over again.
In short, The Complete Jacques Tati is a magnificent package. The Frenchman's genius is well documented, not only in the six feature films and seven shorts included in the set, but in the multitude of excellent extras—documentaries, vintage footage, and visual essays that Criterion has assembled. The collection could easily be one of the best Blu-ray releases the company—or any home video label—has ever done. It's that good.
There are seven discs—one for each of the six features and one for the shorts. A 62-page booklet containing essays by critics James Quandt, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Kristin Ross, and David Cairns completes the package.
For those unfamiliar with the artist, Jacques Tati (1907-1982) was a comedian and mime who drew his influences from the old school—Keaton, Chaplin, Lloyd—and thus created a comic style highly dependent on visual sight gags. But what Tati did beyond the three silent film stars was incorporate the use of sound effects for humor. The features are full of odd and funny aural jokes—the thoink of a swinging door as it opens and closes, the ridiculous beeps and blurts of a machine, or the mumbling-style dialogue of eccentric characters (it doesn't matter what they're saying, it's more about the sound of their speech). Tati made some shorts in the 1930s; after the war, he formed his own company with a fellow producer and began his journey into making movies. Tati, in his later works, liked to explore the theme of how "modern" technology is taking over a purer essence of life. Most of all, Tati himself, as an actor, is a wonderfully physical comedian. Just the way he appears as Mr. Hulot—with trademark hat, pipe, raincoat, and umbrella—is funny.
An entire book could be written about Tati's work, herewith is a brief description of each of the films.
Jour de Fête (aka The Big Day), 1949. Tati's first feature film is a disarming comedy in which the super-tall actor portrays a postman. Very different from the Mr. Hulot character, Tati's postman is fussy, ornery, and prone to "lose it" when a traveling fair comes to town and messes up his route. It's an affectionate look at French rural life. The 2K digital restoration is in black and white, as was the original theatrical release—however, Tati always meant for the picture to be in color. He therefore revisited the film later in order to make it so. Extras include two alternate versions of the film on the same disc—Tati's own 1964 re-edit featuring hand-colored objects and newly incorporated footage, and a full-color 1995 re-release completed from Tati's original color negatives. Stéphane Goudet, a Tati expert, presents a 2013 visual essay that tracks the evolution of Tati's comedy. A 1988 documentary traces the restoration of the film to Tati's color version.
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday, 1953. Mr. Hulot is introduced in this charming look at how the French often took holidays at a seaside resort. Well-choreographed sight gags dominate the free-flowing, plotless narrative that features many odd characters, dogs, boats, and drooping taffy. The main version on the disk is a 2K digital restoration of Tati's 1978 re-release. Extras include the original 1953 version; an introduction by Terry Jones; another visual essay by Stéphane Goudet about the debut of Hulot; an interview with Tati from 1978; a new interview with composer/critic Michel Chion on Tati's use of sound design; and an optional English-language soundtrack for the re-release version.
Mon Oncle, 1958. Tati's Oscar-winner could very well be his best work. This one, in color, is the story of how Mr. Hulot becomes the relative-of-choice for his young nephew, whose parents are too caught up in being "modern" (their house, car, automatic garage door, and that awful fish fountain) to properly pay attention to their son. The garden party sequence and the plastic hose factory scene are timeless. The new 2K digital restoration looks fabulous. Extras include another introduction by Terry Jones; My Uncle—the English language edit of the film; a documentary from 2008 on the making of the film; a 2005 program on the film's fashion, architecture, and furniture; a Stéphane Goudet visual essay comparing the film to other Hulot pictures; and a 1977 French TV episode featuring Tati.
Playtime (also written as Play Time or PlayTime), 1967. What an amazing, highly original film! Francois Truffaut once said that Playtime is a movie that might have been made "on another planet where they don't make films like we do here." Hulot is one of many characters in this collage about the clash of modernity and humanity. At the time, it was France's most expensive production—and all the money is there on the screen in the form of an entire downtown with streets, buildings, and traffic that Tati had built outside of Paris. "Tativille," as it was known, is a remarkable accomplishment in set design. It forecasted the use of office cubicles at least ten years before they became a reality. Very funny stuff, but at the time audiences were confused by the lack of a story and the differences between it and previous Hulot features. Tati insisted on the film being released in 70mm; thus there is something going on in every corner and space on the frame. It's a picture that demands to be viewed more than once. The new 4K digital restoration has a 3-0 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. Extras include another introduction by Terry Jones; three selected-scene commentaries; another Goudet visual essay; a 1967 TV program on Tativille; a 2002 documentary featuring behind-the-scenes footage; an interview with script supervisor Sylvette Baudrot; an audio interview with Tati from 1972; and an optional English-language soundtrack.
Trafic, 1971. The final Hulot film features the character working for an auto manufacturer whose employees must get its latest creation—designed by Hulot—to an auto trade show in Amsterdam on time. As the title suggests, they run into some traffic. Terrific sight gags abound, as well as Tati's ever present discourse on how technology is ruining our world. Along with the 2K digital restoration, the extras include a 1976 Omnibus episode from British TV featuring an interview with Tati.
Parade, 1974. Tati's final film does not feature Hulot. It's actually a performance piece in front of an audience, in which Tati teamed up with a circus of clowns, jugglers, acrobats, and contortionists—but the great thing about it is that we can see Tati perform mime acts. The picture was originally made for Swedish television (!) and is a delightful cap to Tati's career. The disk sports a 2K digital restoration, along with extras such as a two-part 1989 documentary on Tati's life and career, made by the director's daughter, Sophie Tatischeff; another Goudet visual essay about Tati's appreciation of the circus and clowns; and a 1982 French TV episode featuring a tribute to Tati by his friend and set designer Jacques Lagrange.
Tati Shorts. 2K digital restorations of the following shorts are presented: On demande une brute (1934); Gai dimanche (1935); Soigne ton gauche (1936); L'école des facteurs (1946)—which features the postman character Tati played in Jour de Fête; Cours de soir (1967); Dégustation maison (1977); and Forza Bastia (1978). Tati wrote and starred in the first three. He wrote, directed and starred in the next two. The sixth short is a César-winning piece by Tati's daughter; and the seventh is a soccer documentary started by Tati and completed by his daughter after his death. Extras include a 2002 short film about Tati's career; and a lecture program by Goudet on Tati's cinema.
It will take many hours to get through this marvelous set. The Criterion Collection has outdone itself with The Complete Jacques Tati, and any of you out there who is interested in the history of cinema must purchase it immediately. It will be an education.
By Don Stradley
There is a frightening scene in "Prince of The Night" when Klaus Kinski chases a woman through the streets of Venice. She runs into an empty building, but like a jungle cat bringing down an impala, Kinski catches her and smashes her to the stone floor. Actresses Barbara De Rossi and Elvire Audray complained that Kinski was too rough on them during the making of this 1988 Italian production, but when Kinski is hired to play Nosferatu, a creature "belched forth by the Devil," one can't expect the off-screen neck nibbles of Bela Lugosi. As he did throughout his hellacious career, Kinski played the role with an utter lack of restraint. De Rossi and Audray were lucky he didn't actually tear open their jugulars.
It turns out that Kinski's untamed acting had a payoff. As we can see in the recently released DVD from One 7 Movies, Kinski outshines the rest of the cast, including such gallant journeymen as Christopher Plummer and Donald Pleasence. If a few actresses got scuffed up along the way, so be it.
The cast should have known what to expect when, on his first day of shooting, Kinski and director Mario Caiano got into a violent argument. Part of the beef was that Kinski was reprising his character from Werner Herzog's 1979 picture "Nosferatu the Vampyre" and was supposed to wear the same bald head, and corpse-white makeup. However, the petulant Kinski arrived on the set wearing long hair and asserting that he had no intention of enduring another painful make-up sessions. This is why Nosferatu of the 1988 film looks like Aguirre and nothing like the original character from the Herzog movie (or for that matter, the F.W. Murnau silent film). Kinski's only nod to tradition was that he wore the same rodent teeth he'd worn for Herzog.
Waylaid by Kinski's bellicose attitude, Caiano left the production after being paid his full salary. Caiano's departure wasn't a surprise, since the film had already been through several personnel changes. Producer Augusto Caminito had already hired and fired directors Maurizio Lucidi and Pasquale Squitieri before hiring Caiano. When Kinski forced Caiano off the set, Caminito decided to direct the film himself. Since Caminito had little directing experience, he enlisted the help of Luigi Cozzi, a veteran of many Italian horror films (as well as the Lou Ferrigno "Hercules" of 1983). Not surprisingly, even Kinski is alleged to have directed a few scenes.
Somehow, this debacle of a production yielded a highly watchable movie (originally titled "Vampire In Venice"). I imagine some of the credit must go to cinematographer Tonino Nardi, who lovingly feeds us one eye-popping scene after another. It's as if Nardi knew, while chaos swirled all around him, that all one needed to make this vampire movie was Kinski, a few beautiful women, and the gorgeous scenery of Venice. One can almost turn the sound off, ignore the rickety plot, and simply enjoy the movie for its visual delights.
The movie is supposed to take place in 1780s Venice, a time of plagues and death. The streets are a weird mix of the morbid and the frivolous. You're as likely to step over a corpse as to be pestered by a dancing harlequin. Yet, one of my favorite moments is when an extra steering a gondola is not in period costume, but is instead wearing a denim jacket and tight fitting jeans, as if a member of The Doobie Brothers had been somehow teleported into the 18th century. Caminito was probably so sick of reshoots that he hoped no one would notice the gaffe.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Los Angeles, November 12, 2014 - THE FRIENDS OF CINEFAMILY announced today that it will present a weekend celebration of the films of legendary filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. on December 5th - 8th. This inaugural fundraiser event for The Cinefamily, presented by the newly formed FRIENDS OF CINEFAMILY, will include never before seen rarities, new prints, special appearances, and newly restored versions of his most acclaimed films.
Events include a career spanning conversation between father and son, Robert Downey Sr. and Robert Downey Jr. with a 35mm restoration screening of his breakthrough underground hit, CHAFED ELBOWS; an intimate Q&A with filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson and screening of a new 35mm print of GREASER'S PALACE that will include a cast & crew reunion and tribute to the music of Robert Downey Sr., Charlie Cuva, and Jack Nitzsche; and a new DCP screening at the Ace Hotel's United Artist Theatre of his crossover cult comedy classic PUTNEY SWOPE, hosted by Louis C.K.
Said The Cinefamily's Executive Director Hadrian Belove, "Our idea for an annual fundraiser was to do the best damn retrospective we can for someone we love, because CInefamily's mission is about getting people excited about movies. We wanted to show the world how exciting it can be to learn about and dig deeply into a great filmmaker--and one that's not in the mainstream, necessarily. I can't think of a better first person to celebrate in a Friends of Cinefamily Weekend than Robert Downey Sr--he's an artist who represents our core Cinefamily values: a contagious passion for films and filmmaking, and an independent spirit that's totally singular to him. And he's awesome."
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The Friends of Cinefamily are a circle of passionate and engaged film lovers dedicated to supporting the most innovative and influential non-profit cinematheque in America. Once a year, to raise funds for The Cinefamily's annual budget, The Friends of Cinefamily gather for a celebratory weekend to showcase an artist who whose contagious passion for films and filmmaking continues to inspire us. This inaugural year, The Friends of Cinefamily name visionary filmmaker Robert Downey Sr.
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So it rained real good here which we needed! Things are rounding back into shape as we speak. Penns should be good by the weekend and Spring is ready to go now. We have BWOs and blue quills. October caddis and a second smaller caddis. Also egg patterns are starting to work great.
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Hello all! Hope things are good where you are. It has become Fall here and I am loving it! The water is cold and the fish are happy. It's low on our creeks but that just makes finding them all the easier.
Slate drakes and October caddis and light cahills and blue quills and crane flies are the most prevalent bugs.
The dry fly action has been very good. See ya soon.
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Look at the scales on that trout!Posted September 24, 2014
Alex Knull of Patagonia River Guides is coming to give a presentation at The Feathered Hook on Saturday, September 13th at 11AM! It is a great talk about an amazing area. He is passing through on his way home from Kamchatka! There will be food and beverages served! Hope you can make it.Posted September 8, 2014
Things here are good. The fishing has been good. Risers in the morning and evening. Slate drakes. Light cahills. Blue quills. Etc.
Hope you're good.
The smallie fishing has been good too!Posted September 7, 2014
Hello all. Sorry for the spotty service. Sometimes the real world gets in the way of this wonderful job…..and now….the fishing report!
All the creeks in the area have summered extremely well!
We have had lots of thunderstorms and wonderful cool nights.
The fish have remained active and the bugs have been good.
Slate drakes, blue quills, light cahills, small tan caddies, midges, tricos and terrestrials.
I hope we are able to simply slide into fall and enjoy a great water year.
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As expected Microsoft has released SQL Server 2012, formerly codenamed Denali, to manufacturers and will be making the final code available on April Fools' Day. "This is the cusp of a major milestone for Microsoft and SQL Server," Doug Leland, GM of SQL marketing for Redmond told The Register. "It's been battle-tested by over …
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divide can be done before where part is checked and it happened to me so i know it.
also m$ admit it is true here http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms188295%28v=sql.100%29.aspx
they make it look hard to happen but its easy. they dont tell people about it. they say it is faster but it is broken.
Re: it is broken
This article is not about SQL Server 2008.
Did you bother to read it?
Re: it is broken
-- a Common Table Expression will work :
With Safe_CTE as
SELECT i FROM x WHERE i <> 0
SELECT 1 / i FROM Safe_CTE
-- Of course, if i is an integer type, your results aren't going to be very useful!
Re: it is broken
no it is not certain even with cte. m$ write-up say how to make it safe the only way. and it is not a bug say m$ it is <<by design>> so maybe in sql 2012 also.
On a Sunday?
You'd have thought this would be Windows 8 release date judging by the joke that is Metro.
shut up, Barry. You're boring.
SQL server 2012.....Wait, What!
Well I suppose it's another upgrade path to consider, when my beloved SQL 2000 servers reach their end of life in 2013.
Newcastle really are doing well aren't they.
Just last week I notice all that Huawei. Now there's Hadoop.
I wonder what's next? Divvent? or maybe Keesyde I reckon.
Ya didnt need
An Oracle to figure that out , canot wait for the SQL
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Back in June, Yoshi Tatsu was given his release from WWE, and many speculated that it would only be a matter of time before he headed back overseas. Earlier this week, he made his return to New Japan by attacking Jeff Jarrett and helped Hiroshi Tanahashi recapture the IWGP Heavyweight Championship from AJ Styles, whom Jarrett was trying to help illegally regain the belt.
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Back in May, AJ Styles surprised the wrestling world by joining New Japan and winning the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. The move was done to help elevate the Bullet Club stable. The reign was ended this week when Hiroshi Tanahashi recaptured the title that was initially taken from him by Styles. Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada will battle it out at the big annual January pay per view for the belt.
October 13, 2014
Days after winning the IWGP Heavyweight Championship from Kazuchika Okada, AJ Styles hopped on a plane and headed back to the United States. The former TNA star revealed on Twitter that he made it home just in time to watch his son in a championship baseball game, which they won, by the way. Styles should be heading back to Japan soon.
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A video of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship match between AJ Styles and Kazuchika Okada during a New Japan event.
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In one of the biggest international stories of the year, AJ Styles has captured the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. He defeated Kazuchika Okada when Yujiro Takahashi turned on Okada and helped Styles. Takahashi is now a member of the Bullet Club. Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows played provided interference to help Styles become the top guy in New Japan.
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AJ Styles was successful in his title defense of the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Seiya Sanada at a Wrestle-1 event in Japan over the weekend.
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AJ Styles successfully defended the TNA title in Mexico against Judas Mesias, winning via submission.
November 4, 2013
Word going around right now is that the TNA tournament is designed as a vehicle to elevate Brutus Magnus into a feud with AJ Styles.
November 2, 2013
It has now been confirmed that AJ Styles will defend the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in Mexico against Judas Mesias.
October 30, 2013
Since they are now one of the more entertaining acts in the industry, Miz and Damien Sandow are the favorites to win the WWE tag team championship at Survivor Series 2014. Cody Rhodes and Goldust have lost a good amount of momentum, mainly due to the creative department not putting much focus on them. The feeling is that Miz and Sandow can help bring some energy back into the tag team division.
November 23, 2014
WWE wants Roman Reigns to become their biggest star. However, he currently lacks the speaking skills that other top level performers usually have. To maximize his time during his injury recover, Reigns has been seeking the help of Howard Fine, a highly praised acting coach in Hollywood. The hope is that the former Shield member will be ready to carry the company after Wrestlemania 31, where he is expected to win the heavyweight championship.
November 7, 2014
After Monday Night Raw went off the air, WWE Network subscribers were treated to a bonus match. Alexander Rusev challenged Sheamus for the United States Heavyweight Championship, a match which was originally planned for Survivor Series 2014. The Russian heel ended up winning the title after Sheamus passed out from the Camel Clutch submission. No word yet on why WWE opted to do the match earlier than scheduled.
November 4, 2014
Initially, WWE felt that a match between John Cena and Randy Orton at Hell in a Cell 2014 was going to be able to sell itself. Management reportedly noticed the lack of interest and a good amount of complaint from fans, so they made the decision to change things up. The winner now gets a shot at the heavyweight championship, which should pique interest from more fans.
October 21, 2014
Since Nikki Bella and Cameron have confirmed it publicly, the widespread belief among fans is that the cast member of Total Divas are not allowed to hold a championship in WWE. Stephanie McMahon, however, is disputing that rumor. During a recent interview, she flat out denied it when asked about the rumor. McMahon stated that it would be great for one of the cast members to hold the belt because it would drive more attention to the story.
October 21, 2014
While Brock Lesnar is not defending the WWE Heavyweight Championship for the time being, that does not mean that he is simply just sitting around the house. In addition to working out on a daily basis, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion has been doing a lot of hunting up in Canada recently. No word yet on when his official return to WWE is, but many are expecting it to be in time for Royal Rumble 2015.
October 16, 2014
Since he made an appearance on Monday Night Raw and worked a segment with Alexander Rusev, speculation has run wild that the Rock will be wrestling a match at Wrestlemania 31. As of right now, that seems highly unlikely, as the former world heavyweight championship has signed on for several movies over the next year. The studios are also said to be against the idea of him risking injuries in a wrestling ring again.
October 9, 2014
With Brock Lesnar taking the WWE championship home with him during his typical break from the business, Paul Heyman has been left hanging. The massively popular manager has been omitted from a couple of episodes of Monday Night Raw, including the latest one. Management simply cannot find something for him to do while Lesnar is not on television.
October 7, 2014
Since walking out on WWE earlier in the year, CM Punk has not really been involved with professional wrestling. However, he decided to end the sabbatical recently, in order to support a very close friend. Cliff Compton, who formerly worked as Domino in WWE, was scheduled to win the OVW heavyweight championship, so Punk decided to attend the show backstage and support his buddy.
October 7, 2014
After winning his war against Mark Henry, Alexander Rusev was transitioned over into a feud with Big Show. The two of them are expected to finish off their program at Hell in a Cell 2014. Rusev is expected to come out on top and move further up the ladder. Reports have surfaced that WWE is going to pair him up with Sheamus and have him take the United States Heavyweight Championship off of him.
October 2, 2014
While the entire card is far from being finalized, TNA has revealed two matches that will definitely be taking place at the pay per view. In the first match, Samoa Joe, Low Ki and former WCW star Kaz Hayashi will be battling in a triple threat match for the X Division Championship. Seiya Sanada will be teaming with his new on screen mentor James Storm to take on his real life mentor Great Muta and Tajiri.
September 27, 2014
Vince McMahon reportedly has a rule about the cast of Total Divas. None of them are allowed to hold the championship while they are a part of that reality show. No word yet on why McMahon has that rule in place right now, but it is quite peculiar since WWE basically scripts a lot of their segments based on what is happening on Total Divas.
September 25, 2014
Those of you that watch Impact Wrestling already know that Samoa Joe did a segment where he gave up the TNA X Division Championship. That led to some speculations from fans as to whether or not it is a story line. Unfortunately, the injury is a legitimate one. Joe has been having some problems with his shoulders. He might still try to work through the pain and perform at Bound For Glory 2014, though.
September 25, 2014
On Night of Champions 2014, Cody Rhodes and Goldust defeated Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso for the WWE tag team championship. Rumors are floating around that management felt that the twins had grown stale because they ran out of teams to defend the titles again. Plus, Rhodes has really been getting into his Stardust character, so the front office wants to see if the gimmick can pick up further steam with a championship push.
September 22, 2014
If you watched WWE NXT Takeover last night, you know that Tyler Breeze failed to win the heavyweight championship. However, management might have something better for him. Reports have surfaced that Breeze is on the verge of being given a promotion to the main roster, where the cocky character will be joining the entourage of the Miz, which already features Damien Sandow.
September 12, 2014
When he was feuding with John Cena, Bray Wyatt appeared to be a lock to remain in the WWE main event scene for quite some time. When that feud ended, he was able to maintain some momentum when Chris Jericho made his return to the company and feuded with Wyatt. Since there is a lack of top level talent in WWE, there are now talks that management could have Wyatt feuding with Dolph Ziggler over the Intercontinental Championship, even though it seems out of the norm for his character to chase a secondary belt.
September 10, 2014
There has been a ton of speculations on the situation between Michael Elgin and ROH. The former heavyweight champion apparently is stuck in Canada and cannot return to the United States because of issues with his work visa. New reports have surfaced that ROH management places the blame squarely on Elgin for being unorganized. For those that do not know, he abruptly dropped the heavyweight championship under mysterious conditions.
September 10, 2014
Even though Brock Lesnar agreed to work more dates for the company, WWE still has reservations about having a part time world champion. Reports have surfaced that management is considering the possibility of having Seth Rollins cashing in on his Money in the Bank briefcase at Night of Champions. The move would require John Cena to regain the championship briefly.
September 6, 2014
Bellator 123 is over, and Bobby Lashley has another win in his MMA career now. The TNA World Heavyweight Champion successfully defeated Josh Burns via submission. The win took place about a minute into the second round when Lashley was able to lock on a rear naked choke hold. The victory is expected to be heavily hyped up by TNA to bring a little more credibility to their championship.
September 6, 2014
Motherhood could be calling a diva away from WWE soon. Naomi Knight recently revealed that she and Jimmy Uso are interested in starting a family. They wish to have four children together. That has sparked speculations that Naomi could be leaving the company in the near future. For what it's worth, she did state that she does not want to leave WWE until she captures the Divas Championship first.
September 5, 2014
A serious setback has sprung up for Yoshi Tatsu, long regarded as one of the hardest working and passionate performers in professional wrestling. He suffered two broken bones in his neck, and is going to require a good amount of time in rehabilitation. Tatsu noted that he has never been hospitalized prior to this injury. The belief is that the broken neck was suffered during a recent match against AJ Styles.
November 26, 2014
AJ Styles could be coming home soon. Sort of. American fans of the former world heavyweight champion might get to enjoy his work on television in a couple of weeks. New Japan has just signed a television contract with AVS TV, which is owned by Dallas Mavericks owner and noted wrestling fan Mark Cuban, to start airing their shows in the United States. More details are expected soon.
November 25, 2014
While he has some resentment towards the company for letting him away, the door has not yet been completely closed on AJ Styles making a return to TNA next year. He enjoys working in Japan but would much rather be closer to his family at all times. Once Impact Wrestling secures a new home and the company can afford to hand out big contracts again, Styles could be one of the names brought back.
September 25, 2014
During a recent interview, Dixie Carter was asked about the situation involving the departure of AJ Styles from TNA. She stated that she felt the company gave him a respectful offer. While she did praise him as a model employee, Carter also goes on to state that she feels that Styles made a mistake by not accepting the contract. The former world heavyweight champion has publicly stated that he felt that the offer was insulting.
September 16, 2014
As long as he remains popular with fans, there are always going to be rumors about AJ Styles going to WWE. However, during a recent interview, the former world heavyweight champion brushed off the idea, stating that it was not the right time. Styles also noted that the company was going through some budget cuts as of late, so there is little chance that WWE would match what he was making in New Japan at the moment.
September 1, 2014
While the negotiation continues between the two sides, the belief is that Bully Ray and TNA are far apart on the financial terms. Management wants to keep their former world heavyweight champion around because he is quite the asset to the roster. However, they are limited in what they can pay him, much like how they had to let AJ Styles leave. Since neither side is willing to budge, it looks like the relationship could be over soon.
August 21, 2014
As many of you already know by now, Jeff Jarrett shocked the wrestling world when he showed up in New Japan and joined the Bullet Club. Well, rumors are now circulating that the Bullet Club could be joining Jarrett. When Global Force Wrestling starts doing shows, the belief is that AJ Styles, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows and others will make appearances. Some of them could even be signed to the roster.
August 15, 2014
An interesting story line took place in New Japan this week. After AJ Styles lost to Hiroshi Tanahashi, the Bullet Club proceeded to attack Tanahashi. Jeff Jarrett, who was actually in town to sign a promotional contract with NJPW, made the save. However, when Scott D'Amore opened up the guitar case, it was painted with the Bullet Club sign. Jarrett then attacked Tanahashi before posing with the rest of the Bullet Club.
August 10, 2014
Since he has been spending quite a bit of time on airplanes nowadays, AJ Styles has been working on his autobiography. The reigning IWGP Heavyweight Champion and his wife have been editing some of the content that features his early years in the professional wrestling business. No word yet on when the book will be released.
May 30, 2014
On June 6, Tommy Dreamer is doing another House of Hardcore wrestling event, and the ECW legend has stacked his card up tremendously. Confirmed for the event are Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, AJ Styles, Devon, Bully Ray, Abyss, Gangrel, Kassius Ohno, Adam Pearce, Kevin Steen, Homicide, Matt Striker, Petey Williams, Shane Helms and the Godfather.
May 20, 2014
"It's unfortunate. At the end of the day this is a business, not everybody is going to be happy and people go their separate ways. It's the wrestling business and we're seen it happen a million times. Unfortunately, AJ Styles was a TNA original and was the face of our company for a very long time. That departure bothers me the most. I had a great relationship with AJ, we were friends, we were part of Fortune together, and we had some great matches. I understand where AJ's coming from, it's all business, and I wish him nothing but the best. Sting was a great guy to have in our locker room. He was a veteran leader. A guy that you can go and talk to, a guy who I had some memorable matches, and a guy who mentored me a lot and taught me a lot in the ring. He's an icon; his name will live forever in this business. And I wish him nothing but the best of luck. At the end of the day this is a business and you've got to do what you can for yourself." - Bobby Roode talks about people leaving TNA
April 30, 2014
Since they're now one of the most popular acts in all of Japan, the Bullet Club has been booked for a couple of shows with Ring of Honor. In May, ROH will be featuring AJ Styles, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows at their live events in Toronto and New York City. The trio are just doing guest stints, as they still intend to fully return overseas to finish out their contracts.
April 29, 2014
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the Ultimate Warrior." - AJ Styles posting a quick message after the death of the Ultimate Warrior
April 21, 2014
"It's nuts to think that we could have four major wrestling promotions in the United States. Jeff's very smart, there's no doubt about it. He knows what he's doing, and always has a backup plan. He took TNA from nothing and turned it into something that's still around 12 years later. That's pretty darn good. That's an accomplishment right there. I trust Jeff. I trust him to put on something good, and something that people will watch." - AJ Styles on Jeff Jarrett and his new Global Force Wrestling
April 18, 2014
In an effort to show new fans that the company is capable of drawing in the big name performers in the industry, TNA has added alumni profiles to their roster page on their official website. Some notable names on there are Jeff Jarrett, Sting, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman, Mick Foley, Hulk Hogan, AJ Styles, Brooke Hogan, Ric Flair and Rob Van Dam.
April 18, 2014
While the company has recently suffered the loss of AJ Styles and Chris Sabin, it appears that TNA has been able to retain one of their longtime stars. James Storm has signed a new multiple year deal to stick around. The former world heavyweight champion is expected to be given a nice push after he finishes up his program with Gunner.
April 13, 2014
A picture of AJ Styles with his new stable, the Bullet Club. The group consists of several guys, including the Young Bucks, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. Styles is currently working for New Japan, where he is rumored to have signed a one year contract.
April 8, 2014
Through Twitter, Scott Hall revealed that his son Cody Hall worked an independent wrestling show in Georgia with AJ Styles. The promoter, however, opted not to have them wrestling in the same match, though. The former TNA World Heavyweight Champion worked the main event match against a local performer named Chip Day.
March 22, 2014
While they have both been in the business for a very long time, AJ Styles and Joey Styles have never met before. Through Twitter, the former ECW commentator posted this picture of the two o them together at a convention in New York City this weekend. Joey also joked that AJ was his southern cousin.
March 9, 2014
While a lot of fans were hoping that he would sign with a promotion in the United States so that they can watch him on television again, it appears that AJ Styles will be signing overseas instead. Word has it that he is close to finalizing a contract with New Japan and should be heading to that country to work a few tours. He may be paired up with Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows and Prince Devitt.
March 6, 2014