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Zhivago on Blu-Ray
Dec• 14• 09 06:19
In an early announcement to retailers, it seems Warner brothers is preparing Doctor Zhivago for Blu-ray sometime next year.
There's no information on tech specs, supplements, suggested list price, or even a release date yet. The only tidbit released so far is the image of the packaging, which appears to be a digibook.
I also heard an interview with George Feltenstein, Senior VP for Theatrical Catalog Marketing, where he did discuss this title and that work was being done for a 2010 release.
There's no information on tech specs, supplements, suggested list price, or even a release date yet. The only tidbit released so far is the image of the packaging, which appears to be a digibook.
I also heard an interview with George Feltenstein, Senior VP for Theatrical Catalog Marketing, where he did discuss this title and that work was being done for a 2010 release.
Sequel To Ryan's Daughter?
Aug• 02• 09 07:54
An article on “The Independent” has announced that Sarah Miles is writing a new screenplay, a sequel to Lean’s “Ryan’s Daughter.” Whether it will make it to the big screen is impossible to predict, but it’s an interesting idea. Read more here.
David Lean on TCM
Jun• 10• 09 14:55
Turner Classic Movies will be showing a number of David Lean films on June 26 including some rarely shown features. Get your Tivo’s ready to record!!
| 6:00 AM | Madeleine (1950) |
| | A beautiful young woman stands trial for poisoning her lover. Cast: Ann Todd, Norman Wooland, Leslie Banks. Dir: David Lean. BW-115 mins, TV-PG |
| 8:00 AM | Passionate Friends, The (1949) |
| | A married woman has one last fling with her childhood sweetheart. Cast: Ann Todd, Claude Rains, Trevor Howard. Dir: David Lean. BW-91 mins, |
| 10:00 AM | Great Expectations (1946) |
| | A mysterious benefactor finances a young boy's education. Cast: John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Finlay Currie. Dir: David Lean. BW-118 mins, TV-G, CC |
| 12:00 PM | Brief Encounter (1945) |
| | Two married strangers meet in a train station and fall in love. Cast: Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway. Dir: David Lean. BW-86 mins, TV-PG, CC |
| 1:30 PM | Doctor Zhivago (1965) |
| | Illicit lovers fight to stay together during the turbulent years of the Russian Revolution. Cast: Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Rod Steiger. Dir: David Lean. C-200 mins, TV-PG, CC, Letterbox Format, DVS |
| 5:00 PM | Bridge On The River Kwai, The (1957) |
| | The Japanese Army forces World War II POWs to build a strategic bridge in Burma. Cast: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Sessue Hayakawa. Dir: David Lean. C-162 mins, TV-PG, CC, Letterbox Format |
Maurice Jarre Dies
Mar• 30• 09 17:14
It is with tremendous sadness that we report that Maurice Jarre, the composer of Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, Ryan’s Daughter, and A Passage to India (as well as many other non-Lean films) passed away today at the age of 84. His remarkable work, however, will live on for all to enjoy.
Lean Retrospective at MFAH
Feb• 20• 09 11:58
During the first week in March, The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston will be showing three of David Lean’s earlier films: Madeleine, The Sound Barrier, and Hobson’s Choice. All three films are from the BFI restoration project that was completed last year and has been touring the world. Tickets are available now for purchase.
More information found here.
More information found here.
Lean Retrospective in DC
Dec• 20• 08 17:06
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC is presenting a retrospective of David Lean’s earliest films. The retrospective runs December 19 - 28th. For more information visit their site: http://www.nga.gov/programs/film/davidlean.shtm