Xanadu (Re-release with CD Soundtrack)---> 6/24/08
03-01-08, 10:02 AM
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Xanadu (Re-release with CD Soundtrack)---> 6/24/08
From dvdactive.com:
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/xanadu.html
Title: Xanadu (IMDb)
Starring: Olivia Newton-John
Released: 24th June 2008
SRP: $19.98
Further Details:
Universal Home Video has announced Xanadu which stars Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. The Robert Greenwald directed musical will be available to own from the 24th June, and should retail at around $19.98. The film itself will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras will include a Going Back to Xanadu featurette, and the theatrical trailer. A bonus CD containing the complete soundtrack will also be included. Stay tuned for the artwork.
Starring: Olivia Newton-John
Released: 24th June 2008
SRP: $19.98
Further Details:
Universal Home Video has announced Xanadu which stars Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. The Robert Greenwald directed musical will be available to own from the 24th June, and should retail at around $19.98. The film itself will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras will include a Going Back to Xanadu featurette, and the theatrical trailer. A bonus CD containing the complete soundtrack will also be included. Stay tuned for the artwork.
03-01-08, 04:26 PM
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This should be Universal's first Blu-ray Disc release.
Okay, no it should not, but wouldn't that be funny if it was, as a joke to all the hardcore BD supporters who were hounding them to switch?
Okay, no it should not, but wouldn't that be funny if it was, as a joke to all the hardcore BD supporters who were hounding them to switch?
03-01-08, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by nothingfails
already have the original DVD as well as the soundtrack cd, I'll pass
03-01-08, 07:11 PM
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I have no qualms admitting I love this craptastic movie. But I also know that there are tons of features that could be on a special edition DVD. The 'Making Xanadu' special, the tons of deleted and alternate scenes. Music videos, live performances, etc.
I'm pretty disappointed. Still, I'll probably buy it as I lost my copy of the soundtrack a couple of years ago.
For fun, here's an alternate version of Suspended In Time cut from the movie.
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I'm pretty disappointed. Still, I'll probably buy it as I lost my copy of the soundtrack a couple of years ago.
For fun, here's an alternate version of Suspended In Time cut from the movie.
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03-02-08, 12:26 AM
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My fiancee and I were watching an ELO video from Xanadu this evening. She remarked, "That really is one of the worst movies ever made". I agreed, but we both knew that we liked it anyway. "Guilty Pleasure", indeed. Great soundtrack, and Gene Kelly and ONJ are both fantastic to watch. Bring it on.
03-02-08, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by djskyler
There are some songs from the film that were only released on 45rpm b-sides. I wish they would consider including those on the bonus CD. 
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It's the 3 hit songs and watching lovely Olivia the only thing good in this movie.
I don't understand why this 1980 movie has a following and not CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC which is on the same level and year.
I don't understand why this 1980 movie has a following and not CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC which is on the same level and year.
03-02-08, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by wm lopez
It's the 3 hit songs and watching lovely Olivia the only thing good in this movie.
Originally Posted by wm lopez
I don't understand why this 1980 movie has a following and not CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC which is on the same level and year.
03-02-08, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SI78
That would be nice! I know 'Drum Dreams', 'Fool Country' and 'You Made Me Love You' were B-sides to the singles and there are demo versions of some of the songs floating around.
03-02-08, 04:34 PM
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Nick Nunziata's take on this movie from CHUD.com is absolutely hilarious.
I haven't seen the movie, but the line about "packaging the DVD in a little closet" kills me and makes me want to see the movie out of morbid curiosity. I'll probably be horrified, but I have such a desire. Is it as ridiculous as it's made out to be?
I haven't seen the movie, but the line about "packaging the DVD in a little closet" kills me and makes me want to see the movie out of morbid curiosity. I'll probably be horrified, but I have such a desire. Is it as ridiculous as it's made out to be?
03-02-08, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TomOpus
You also have Gene Kelly dancing (even skating) plus there's a Don Bluth animation sequence. Don't forget the other muses (even an early Sandahl Bergman)
They're not even close to being on the same level. Did we really need a thinly disguised movie about how the Village People started? Bruce Jenner?
They're not even close to being on the same level. Did we really need a thinly disguised movie about how the Village People started? Bruce Jenner?
And you get to see what Bruce Jenner looks like before he went to Micheal Jackson's face doctor.
03-02-08, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by wm lopez
And you get to see what Bruce Jenner looks like before he went to Micheal Jackson's face doctor...
03-03-08, 07:23 AM
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Drum Dreams is indeed an ELO track, but there's no Jeff Lynn vocal, just a chorus of folks repeatedly shouting "Xanadu" to a festive drum beat.
I was really hoping to see this on HD DVD. Oh, well. . .
I was really hoping to see this on HD DVD. Oh, well. . .
03-03-08, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SI78
The movie has been running on Universal HD quite a bit lately, so I'd assume so.
03-03-08, 12:44 PM
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After watching "Xanadu" you'll never look at a pair of roller skates in quit the same way you did as a kid...
For a fun threesome, try watching this with "Can't Stop the Music" and "Sgt. Pepper"
D'oh!
For a fun threesome, try watching this with "Can't Stop the Music" and "Sgt. Pepper"
D'oh!