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    Roger Corman, Caroline Munro, David Hasselhoff, Marc Singer, MST3K on DVD and/or Blu-ray Source: Shout! Factory press releases Special Thanks to Tom Chen B-movie fans are in for a treat as Shout! Factory prepares to unleash several Roger Corman films and another MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 DVD collection...

    STARCRASH 2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY and DVD

    One of the most eagerly awaited inter-galactic science-fiction adventures, released by Roger Corman’s New World Pictures, will finally be made available for the first time to the home entertainment shelves as STARCRASH, directed by Luigi Cozzi, will debut September 14, 2010 on 2-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray and DVD from Shout! Factory, in association with New Horizons Picture Corporation.

    An adventure like no other, the STARCRASH 2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION contains anamorphic widescreen presentation of the movie with DTS HD 5.1 surround sound (Blu-ray), a reversible cover featuring vintage art for original movie posters and a payload of bonus content including all-new interviews and commentaries with cast and crew, rare behind-the-scenes footage and much more! A must-have for loyal fans of Roger Corman and Luigi Cozzi, science fiction enthusiasts and collectors, STARCRASH 2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION Blu-ray and DVD mark the latest installments from the popular ROGER CORMAN’S CULT CLASSICS home entertainment series from Shout! Factory. Each Special Edition Blu-ray and DVD is sold separately. Blu-ray is priced to own at $26.97; and DVD is available at $19.93. Produced in Italy in the wake of STAR WARS’ phenomenal success, STARCRASH (also known as THE ADVENTURES OF STELLA STAR in overseas territories) became an international blockbuster in its own right. This 1979 film became one of New World Pictures’ biggest box-office hits. Critics might have laughed, by so did audiences, who grooved to its campy humor, wildly imaginative special effects (some of them quite good!) and non-stop adventure. Where STAR WARS dared not go, STARCRASH went -- at warp speed!

    The lasting peace of the galaxy is threatened by the diabolical and relentless Count Zarth Arn (cult icon Joe Spinell, ROCKY, THE GODFATHER and THE GODFATHER - PART II), who is determined to take the universe for himself and make each planet his plaything, each inhabitant his slave. There is no question that the Count is evil, given his propensity for cackling at every opportunity. Can anyone save the universe from this megalomaniacal madman? Indeed there is, and she’s quite a beauty. Brave, bikini-clad star warrior Stella Star (Caroline Munro, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, AT THE EARTH`S CORE) and her co-pilot Akton (child evangelist-turned-actor Marjoe Gortner, FOOD OF THE GODS, MAUSOLEUM) are pressed into service to thwart the evil Zarth Arn’s plot. If they succeed, galactic peace will be achieved. If they fail, the universe will fall into decay and destruction at the hands of its sadistic new overlord. Have no fear, because Stella Star is here!

    The film’s zesty, star-studded cast also includes People’s Choice Award winner David Hasselhoff (KNIGHT RIDER, BAYWATCH) in one of his first big-screen roles, noted screen tough guy Robert Tessier (THE LONGEST YARD, THE CANNONBALL RUN) and legendary two-time Emmy and Tony Award winner, and Academy Award nominee Christopher Plummer (THE LAST STATION, MURDER BY DECREE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC) as The Emperor. STARCRASH was written and directed by fan favorite Luigi Cozzi (AKA Lewis Coates), whose other cult masterworks include ALIEN CONTAMINATION (an “homage” to ALIEN), the unforgettable Lou Ferrigno vehicle HERCULES (an “homage” to CONAN THE BARBARIAN) and the bizarre colorized version of GODZILLA. The film also boasts a rousing score by five-time Academy Award winner John Barry (DANCES WITH WOLVES, OUT OF AFRICA, 10 James Bond films). Alas, STARCRASH would prove to be the only big-screen Stella Star adventure ... but as its worldwide legion of fans will attest, it was one to remember! STARCRASH 2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY and DVD Bonus Content: New Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer (1.85:1) and DTS HD 5.1 Surround Sound (Blu-ray), Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (DVD)

    Disc One: · Interview with writer/director Luigi Cozzi · STARCRASH: the music of John Barry, a detailed analysis of the score by Mars of Deadhouse Music · 2 feature-length commentaries by STARCRASH historian Stephen Romano: Commentary 1: the history of STARCRASH, the making of the film and its importance in 1970s fantastic cinema. Commentary 2: STARCRASH scene-by-scene: production trivia, anecdotes and critical analysis. · Behind-the-scenes image gallery, featuring storyboards, art, and rare, never-before-seen photos! · Promotional art gallery, featuring photos, posters, lobby cards and early poster designs by Drew Struzan · Fan art gallery, featuring an exclusive look at the all-new, sexy Stella Star art from fantasy illustrator Robin Greenville Evans · Theatrical trailer with commentary by Eli Roth from Trailersfromhell.com and an all-new exclusive trailer commentary by filmmaker/editor Joe Dante! · TV spots and radio Spots Disc Two · Interview with actress Caroline Munro (60 min.) · 17 Deleted and alternate scenes · The complete, original StarCrash screenplay, illustrated with original storyboards and early, full-color concept art · Exclusive 20-minute behind-the-scenes footage reel, with commentary · The making of the special effects of STARCRASH by Armando Valcauda with exclusive, never-before-seen special-effects footage

    NOT OF THIS EARTH SPECIAL EDITION DVD and THE TERROR WITHIN / DEAD SPACE DOUBLE FEATURE DVD

    This November 2, 2010, get ready for a trio of science-fiction terror palooza when Shout! Factory, in association with New Horizons Picture Corporation will unleash NOT OF THIS EARTH (1988) SPECIAL EDITION DVD and THE TERROR WITHIN / DEAD SPACE DOUBLE FEATURE DVD from the popular Roger Corman’s Cult Classics home entertainment series. Cult filmmaker Jim Wynorski (BIG BAD MAMA II, CHOPPING MALL) offers his rendition of Roger Corman’s 1957 cult classic NOT OF THIS EARTH in the 1988 version, boasting campy performance of fan favorite Traci Lords (BLADE, CRY-BABY). The double-feature DVD release of THE TERROR WITHIN and DEAD SPACE offers fearful futuristic thrills on Earth and in outer space. A must-have for horror fans and collectors, aggregate your Roger Corman movie collection with these two latest home entertainment releases from Roger Corman’s Cult Classics. Each DVD is sold separately with $19.93 SRP. NOT OF THIS EARTH SPECIAL EDITION DVD

    “I directed the original NOT OF THIS EARTH in 1957, a film which uniquely combined sci-fi and vampire genres. When director Jim Wynorski first approached me to remake the film, I was skeptical of messing with a classic. However, Jim convinced me with some interesting casting choices, including 20-year-old Traci Lords in the Beverly Garland role.” -- Roger Corman In Los Angeles , a mysterious stranger (Arthur Roberts, CHEECH & CHONG`S UP IN SMOKE, REVENGE OF THE NINJA) arrives in town and hires Nadine Story (Lords) as his private nurse. Although the pay is great, she becomes more and more suspicious of this mysterious stranger when his requests for blood transfusions become more frequent and insistent. After some amateur detective work, Nadine finds out that her new boss is not who -- or what -- he appears to be. In fact, he’s from another world! NOT OF THIS EARTH was a remake of executive producer Corman’s 1957 sci-fi horror classic, which he had himself produced and directed. Eager to capitalize on the thrills and chills of the original story while adding a fresh, more contemporary layer of black comedy and camp humor, Corman tapped producer/director Wynorski to take on the project. Not only did Wynorski accept the challenge of remaking one of his mentor’s most popular early films, but he vowed his could do it in less time than Corman had, 31 years before! According to Hollywood legend, the original film took Corman 12 days to make, and the remake took Wynorski 12 days to make! The film marked Traci Lords’ transition from adult film roles to mainstream roles. Not only did she contribute a generous dose of beauty and sex appeal, as well as a dollop of box-office-friendly controversy, but the actress proved the naysayers wrong by impressing critics and audiences alike with a witty, sassy performance as the quick-thinking heroine, Nadine Story. NOT OF THIS EARTH proceeded to break box-office records with an immediate profit that paid for its production within days … if not hours! The film has been digitally remastered and presented in widescreen for the first time on the SPECIAL EDITION DVD. NOT OF THIS EARTH SPECIAL EDITION DVD Bonus Content: * New anamorphic widescreen transfer (1.78:1) * Nadine’s Story – a new interview with Traci Lords * New audio commentary with Traci Lords and director Jim Wynorski * Original DVD audio commentary with director Jim Wynorski * Original theatrical trailer * New World trailers THE TERROR WITHIN / DEAD SPACE DOUBLE FEATURE DVD

    In the future, fear is dominant -- whether on Earth or in deep space, as is proven in truly horrific fashion by the double-feature collector’s edition DVD release of THE TERROR WITHIN and DEAD SPACE. In the aftermath of a chemically-induced plague that has decimated most of the world, the only survivors are a small group of scientists trapped in a hi-tech laboratory located 500 feet beneath the surface of the Mojave Desert . But, as they are soon discover, they are not alone … THE TERROR WITHIN features an intense ensemble cast headed by Academy Award winner George Kennedy (COOL HAND LUKE, the NAKED GUN trilogy, the AIRPORT series), Golden Globe Award nominee Andrew Stevens (THE FURY, THE BOYS IN COMPANY C), Terri Treas (THE NEST, TV’s ALIEN NATION) and Starr Andreeff (DANCE OF THE DAMNED, BREAST MEN). Marc Singer (THE BEASTMASTER,V) and two-time Emmy Award winner Bryan Cranston (TV’s BREAKING BAD, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE) find themselves in deep space -- and deep trouble -- in the sci-fi chiller DEAD SPACE, a loose remake of Corman’s FORBIDDEN WORLD. For years, Phaebon had been thought to be a safe and controlled scientific research facility until an emergency distress signals calls for Commander Kreiger (Singer) and his robot sidekick, Tinpan. Together, they fight to save the planet from a spreading virus and an odd, growing alien cocoon. Despite Kreiger’s heroism, is it too late to save the menace from possibly engulfing the galaxy? THE TERROR WITHIN DVD Special Features: * New anamorphic widescreen Transfer (1.78:1) * Audio commentary with co-producer Rodman Flender * Trailers DEAD SPACE DVD Special Features: * Audio commentary with director Fred Gallo * Trailers Shout! Factory will continue to present Roger Corman’s Cult Classics home entertainment releases on a monthly basis. Upcoming highlights include THE EVIL, TWICE DEAD, THE WARRIOR AND THE SORCERESS, BARBARIAN QUEEN, STREETS, ANGEL IN RED, CRAZY MAMA, BIG BAD MAMA, among others. Independent filmmaker-producer Roger Corman’s illustrious career ranks as one of Hollywood ’s most amazing and legendary success stories. Having produced more than 350 films and directed 50 others, his influence on American film goes far beyond his own energetic, creative low-budget movies. He is arguably one of Hollywood ’s most gifted and masterful filmmakers, and he chronicled his incredible true-life story in the best-selling, award-winning autobiography How I Made a Hundred Movies in Hollywood and Never Lost a Dime, written with Jim Jerome in 1998. In 2009 he was the recipient of an honorary Academy Award for his contribution to the medium of film. Noted for his keen ability to spot young talent, Corman’s most lasting legacy will undoubtedly be the legion of producers, directors, writers and actors he has fostered, among them: Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Ron Howard, Peter Fonda, Jonathan Demme, Robert Towne, Gale Anne Hurd, Diane Ladd, Tommy Lee Jones, Sandra Bullock, Bruce Dern, Talia Shire, Charles Bronson, Joe Dante, Peter Bogdanovich, Dennis Hopper, Bill Paxton, Monte Hellman, Carl Franklin and Sally Kirkland.

    MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: Volume XIX

    You are cordially invited to celebrate the launch of this year’s holiday season with the rambunctious crew from the Satellite of Love, as Joel, Mike and their robot pals Gypsy, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot embark on a painfully joyful (and joyfully painful) voyage through the magnificent madness of the MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: Volume XIX limited-edition 4-DVD box set (featuring the highly collectible Gypsy figurine) from Shout! Factory, in association with Best Brains, Inc. on November 9, 2010. This side-splitting collection of MST3K features the show’s never-before-released episodes ROBOT MONSTER, BRIDE OF THE MONSTER, DEVIL DOLL and DEVIL FISH. Those entrees come with a side of extras, including a new introduction by J. Elvis Weinstein, cult filmmaker Larry Blamire’s full-fledged geek-out on ROBOT MONSTER, new featurettes on BRIDE OF THE MONSTER and DEVIL DOLL, MST3K: Origins and Beyond from CONvergence 2009, original movie trailers, and four exclusive MST3K mini-posters by artist Steve Vance. There might even be an Easter Egg…we’re just sayin’. This limited-edition 4-DVD box set also includes a figurine of Gypsy, the perfect companion to the Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo figurines included in previous year-end MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 DVD box sets, all of which have become collector’s items. A must-have for loyal fans and collectors, MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: Volume XIX 4-DVD box set is priced to own at $69.97. MST3K: ROBOT MONSTER The sinister alien Ro-Man has decimated the Earth’s population, leaving only eight survivors, including a professor and the family of young space enthusiast Johnny. Its status as “one of the worst films ever made” easily makes Robot Monster an instant hit with the crew of the Satellite of Love! Join Joel, Servo and Crow as they explore their own fears of Ro-Man -- errr … Ro-Tom -- surrealism and, of course, the awful greatness (and the great awfulness) that is ROBOT MONSTER! Also includes the shorts RADAR MEN FROM THE MOON: Chapters 4 & 5! Bonus Features * Brand-new introduction by J. Elvis Weinstein * Larry Blamire Geeks Out * Original ROBOT MONSTER trailer MST3K: BRIDE OF THE MONSTER Horror cinema icons Bela Lugosi and Tor Johnson star in this unforgettable Ed Wood classic as the crazed Dr. Vornoff and his beastly assistant Lobo, who conduct heinous experiments on human victims in an effort to create a race of atomic super-beings that will conquer the world. The film raises some intriguing questions: Do robots made of scrap parts aboard an orbiting satellite dream of electric sheep? Can Joel and the ’bots carry a tune? Who doesn’t love cold Tater Tots and olive loaf? These and other, equally imperative, questions will be answered -- and more -- in this “very special episode” of MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 that pays tribute to one of Ed Wood’s best bad movies ever! After all, no Ed Wood film would truly be complete without the biting yet loving riffs of your faithful Satellite of Love crew! Also includes the short HIRED!, Part 1! Bonus Features * Citizen Wood: Making ‘The Bride,’ Unmaking ‘The Legend.’ * Inventing the “Invention Exchange” * Original BRIDE OF THE MONSTER trailer MST3K: DEVIL DOLL Well … hello Dolly! Before a sold-out audience in London , “The Great Vorelli” performs with his ventriloquist dummy, Hugo. The doll walks on his own. It talks on his own. It even threatens the audience on his own. But is Hugo the real villain? Or could it be that his ventriloquist owner has lost his marbles? While Pearl and Brain Guy show the Romans how to have a good time at the Lesser God Day celebration, Mike, Crow and Servo invite you to their own open-window frat party! Party it up with the S.O.L. crew, complete with special guests, devil dolls and their own British pub! Bonus Features * The Puppet Master: Richard Gordon on DEVIL DOLL * Original DEVIL DOLL trailer MST3K: DEVIL FISH When Dr. Stella Dickens concludes the recent string of grisly deaths and demolished boats can’t be the result of any known marine creature, she sets out to capture the beast, a genetically created bio-weapon that must be kept secret . . . at any cost. One thing’s for sure, however: The fish are biting! Beware the dolphins, after Mike and the crew of the Satellite of Love decide to mock their intelligence! Meanwhile, Pearl is forced to convince unexpected visitors that the castle’s actually a luxurious cruise liner! No one’s safe -- least of all, DEVIL FISH -- in this episode from Mystery Science Theater 3000’s ninth hysterical season! Bonus Features * MST3K: Origins and Beyond at CONvergence 2009 * Original DEVIL FISH trailer The MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 series was created by Joel Hodgson and produced by Jim Mallon. After a year on KTMA TV in Minneapolis , its national broadcast life began in 1989 on the Comedy Channel (later to become Comedy Central), where it ran for seven seasons. The show’s final three seasons aired on the Sci-Fi Channel. The premise of the series features a hapless man who is trapped by mad scientists on a satellite in space and forced to watch old B-movies of questionable worth. To keep sane, he’s built two robot sidekicks, and together they do a running commentary on the films, affectionately mocking their flaws with inspired wisecracks and acting as a demented movie theater peanut gallery. Series creator Hodgson originally played the stranded man, Joel Robinson. When he left in 1993, series head writer Mike Nelson replaced him as the new B-movie victim Mike Nelson, and continued in the role for the rest of the show’s run. The format proved to be popular and remarkably durable. During its 11-year run and 198 episodes (including one feature film), MST3K attained a loyal fan base and critical acclaim. The series won a Peabody Award in 1993, and was nominated for writing Emmys in 1994 and 1995.


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