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The #1 Grossing Concert Film in Worldwide Box Office History is Now the Home Entertainment Event of the Year! MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:33:20 GMT

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Source: PR Newswire

Michael Jackson's This Is It Coming to Blu-ray and DVD Jan. 26

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:13:24 GMT

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that Michael Jackson's This Is It will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on January 26th.
Source: Comingsoon.net

7 Things Parents Should Know about Fantastic Mr. Fox

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:29:17 GMT

This one was the choice of the younger GeekTeen, or as we like to call him, Roger Ebert Jr. As a film buff with an interest in contemporary directors, he wanted to compare it to the other Wes Anderson film he’s seen so far, The Darjeeling Limited.
Source: Wired

'For Love of Movies' insightful look at role of film reviewers

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:23:00 GMT

Film critic Andrew Sarris shown typing in the documentary "For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism."AG FILMS Before I review Gerald Peary's "For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Critics," let me note four things. 1.
Source: Cape Cod Online

Roeper now three years younger than Siskel when he died

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:58:05 GMT

Roeper apparently agreed with Homer Simpson's assessment of himself as Roger Ebert's "kiss-ass new partner" because Roeper now has embarked on a venture with a subscription-based movie channel that "will have more of an unfiltered, uncut, viral feel.
Source: ChicagoNow

Paranormal Activity DVD and Blu-ray Release Date

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:51:01 GMT

The “truly scary” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times), edge-of-your-seat horror film PARANORMAL ACTIVITY will make its presence known on DVD and two-disc Blu-ray December 29, 2009 from Paramount Home Entertainment.
Source: Smartcine.com

Gimme a Break

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:04:32 GMT

It’s not just me. Two colleagues with different perspectives—from each other’s, and sometimes from my own—marvel at how badly the mainstream American press distorted the picture of what happened during Barack Obama’s just-ended tour of Asia.
Source: Balloon Juice

Review: The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:41:34 GMT

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some violence and action I was a little dismayed when I saw that Roger Ebert had given only one star, but I can sort of see where he’s coming from.
Source: Glam.com

Quoted in 'Darwin's Unfit for Hollywood'

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:59:43 GMT

Roger Ebert said in NBC - Dallas Fort Worth:

Did [director Jon Amiel] restrain himself in fear of provoking controversy? Has it gotten to that point?

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Fri, 15 May 2009 12:42:00 GMT

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 15: Film critic Roger Ebert, his wife Chaz Ebert and Director Martin Scorsese attend the Roger Ebert Conference Center Announcement held at the American Pavillion during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2009 i...

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Fri, 15 May 2009 12:34:00 GMT

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 15: (L-R) Cannes Festival Director Thierry Fremaux, Film critic Roger Ebert and Director Martin Scorsese attend the Roger Ebert Conference Center Announcement held at the American Pavillion during the 62nd International Cannes Film...

Roger Ebert on Entertainment Tonight (by Leonard Maltin)

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:50:25 GMT