ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartley)
#101
DVD Talk Legend
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
Watched the film last night, and the deleted scenes and trailers. Now I have a checklist of Cannon films I have missed
I thought it was well done, and really showed me how some of my favorite films growing up were Cannon. Even in those teen years with Lady Chatterley
I didn't realize Breakin was so big, after always hearing EB being made fun of. I also liked how Nu Image mentioned they are using the Cannon model today with Expendables and Olympus has Fallen.
I think Dudikoff got decent coverage. They at least had him in the interviews, while JCVD was not. And 10 to Midnight and Bloodsport were on the deleted scenes.
Now the question I have, what is the ultimate Cannon film that best represents the company? I'm going to say Death Wish 3 or The Delta Force.
I thought it was well done, and really showed me how some of my favorite films growing up were Cannon. Even in those teen years with Lady Chatterley
I didn't realize Breakin was so big, after always hearing EB being made fun of. I also liked how Nu Image mentioned they are using the Cannon model today with Expendables and Olympus has Fallen.
I think Dudikoff got decent coverage. They at least had him in the interviews, while JCVD was not. And 10 to Midnight and Bloodsport were on the deleted scenes.
Now the question I have, what is the ultimate Cannon film that best represents the company? I'm going to say Death Wish 3 or The Delta Force.
#102
DVD Talk God
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
I just finished the DVD last night as well. Very well made documentary overall. Brought back a lot of memories. I would say the main thing I got out of it was that Golan and Globus ran the company into the ground. Cannon was essentially an Indie film company and they were running it like the mindset of a major film studio and spent money they didn't have. They made more shitty movies than decent ones.
I was at the segment that showed The Delta Force having a huge movie premiere party at their offices in the parking lot.
Funny how the Delta Force was made as a reactionary hoo-rah pro America film to the TWA hijacking back in the 80s. They talked to the co-writer James Bruner and he said they were actually going to send him to Beirut when the hijacking was still on to take notes for the script.
I agree with Stinger, they gave Dudikoff a decent amount of coverage and new interviews. Disappointed that they couldn't talk to Norris since he was a huge part of the company back in the 80s. They only showed archived interviews with him. I'm guessing Norris now in his mid 70s is probably trying to distance himself from his past. I know he has 2 young kids and is kind of a born again Christian.
I was at the segment that showed The Delta Force having a huge movie premiere party at their offices in the parking lot.
Funny how the Delta Force was made as a reactionary hoo-rah pro America film to the TWA hijacking back in the 80s. They talked to the co-writer James Bruner and he said they were actually going to send him to Beirut when the hijacking was still on to take notes for the script.
I agree with Stinger, they gave Dudikoff a decent amount of coverage and new interviews. Disappointed that they couldn't talk to Norris since he was a huge part of the company back in the 80s. They only showed archived interviews with him. I'm guessing Norris now in his mid 70s is probably trying to distance himself from his past. I know he has 2 young kids and is kind of a born again Christian.
#103
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Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
It's interesting to see the movies which could have been made but weren't
To me American Ninja will always be the defining cannon film but for most i would say Delta Force
The Go go boys documentary is available, if you know where to look, it 'kicksass'
To me American Ninja will always be the defining cannon film but for most i would say Delta Force
The Go go boys documentary is available, if you know where to look, it 'kicksass'
#104
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
http://www.avclub.com/article/my-yea...e-applei-10385
#105
DVD Talk Legend
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
I got my copy in the mail, and watched it today. I have never seen most of these movies, except for a few Chuck Norris movies on VHS in the 80s, but dont remember what they were. Holy Shit I have alot of movies to watch now. The Death Wish movies look amazing since it sounds like all Charles Bronson does is shoot people. Also the ninja movies, and some of their skin flicks. Can anyone suggest some good Cannon movies to start watching if I am new to them?
#106
DVD Talk God
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
I got my copy in the mail, and watched it today. I have never seen most of these movies, except for a few Chuck Norris movies on VHS in the 80s, but dont remember what they were. Holy Shit I have alot of movies to watch now. The Death Wish movies look amazing since it sounds like all Charles Bronson does is shoot people. Also the ninja movies, and some of their skin flicks. Can anyone suggest some good Cannon movies to start watching if I am new to them?
The Delta Force
Invasion USA
Delta Force 2
Missing in Action 1 and 2
Hero and the Terror
The Hitman
Hellbound (just for the comedy value. It's Chuck Norris fighting Satan. I kid you not)
Charles Bronson:
Death Wish II through IV (Part I is not Cannon)
10 to Midnight
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
Murphy's Law
Assassination (although it's PG-13)
American Ninja 1 through 4 (don't bother with 5)
Cobra
Runaway Train
Avenging Force
Ninja I though III
Van Damme:
Bloodsport
Kickboxer
#107
DVD Talk Legend
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
Are any of those on Netflix?
#108
DVD Talk Legend
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
#109
DVD Talk Legend
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
I'm hoping to see Boogaloo this week, but I did see Go-Go Boys earlier this year. It was more about the men than their movies. So fewer clips, more interviews.
#110
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Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
#111
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Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
I saw this on dvd at Walmart for $5.00 for anyone here who doesnt have it yet. I got to watch Death Wish 3, quite possibly one of the greatest movies ever made. I wish Charles Bronson was still alive, Hollywood needs actors like him around.
#112
DVD Talk God
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
Bump
FYI, this is now available on Netflix.
http://www.netflix.com/title/80018991
If you didn't purchase the DVD, here's your chance to finally see it.
FYI, this is now available on Netflix.
http://www.netflix.com/title/80018991
If you didn't purchase the DVD, here's your chance to finally see it.
#113
DVD Talk Legend
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
I completely forgot that 10-Disc Cannon Films set has Electric Boogaloo on it.
Saw it at Best Buy the other day for $39.99
Saw it at Best Buy the other day for $39.99
#114
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
Bump
FYI, this is now available on Netflix.
http://www.netflix.com/title/80018991
If you didn't purchase the DVD, here's your chance to finally see it.
FYI, this is now available on Netflix.
http://www.netflix.com/title/80018991
If you didn't purchase the DVD, here's your chance to finally see it.
Now need to see:
Lady Chatterley's Lover
Bolero
Wicked Lady
#115
DVD Talk Legend
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
I watched my BD the other day (it took forever to come from Germany) and loved it. A very fun documentary and made me wish for a giant BD Cannon set.
Anyone here seen the competing documentary called The Go-Go Boys?
Anyone here seen the competing documentary called The Go-Go Boys?
#116
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
Watched this today. Oh man, what a ride. I totally want to see The Apple now. Very entertaining doc.
Edit: oh shit, The Apple is on Amazon Prime!
Edit: oh shit, The Apple is on Amazon Prime!
#118
DVD Talk Legend
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
Looks like Invasion U.S.A. is coming to Blu-Ray next year!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.ht...&creative=9325
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.ht...&creative=9325
#119
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
I'm watching this on Netflix right now. I am proud to say that I have watched most of these movies during the early 80's with SelecTV, The Movie Channel, HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime. We had the old parabolic antenna. Great times.
#120
DVD Talk God
Re: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS (2012) (dir. Mark Hartle
A new region free BD was just released in Australia.
The director of the movie is Australian. There is a lot of extras on it. Also includes another movie from the same director.
Here's a review of the new BD with details on the extras:
http://www.dvdcompare.net/review.php?rid=4684
"Electric Boogaloo" Extras
- Deleted & Extended Scenes (37:22)
With hours and hours of interview footage shot around the world, a selection is provided here in both extended interviews and completely deleted segments. It was a little strange to think that Van Damme’s “Bloodsport” got no mention in the film, but it is presented in the deleted scenes along with a few more notable films.
The complete list of chapters are:
Michael Winner Profile (extended), “10 to Midnight” deleted sequence, “Grace Quigley” deleted sequence, Arthouse Films - extended sequence, “Tough Guys Don’t Dance” deleted sequence, “Firewalker” deleted sequence, development of “Spider-Man” movie deleted sequence, “Street Smart” deleted sequence, “Bloodsport” deleted sequence, “Captain America” deleted sequence, “Treasure of the Four Crowns” deleted sequence, Menahem Golan impersonations, Mark’s t-shirt collection, and Roy and John read their favourite critique.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- Michael Dudikoff Extended Interview (12:33)
The star of “American Ninja” gives a little more information on his discovery and eventual brushing aside by Cannon.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- "A Word with Frank Yablans" featurette (4:07)
Screenwriter Frank Yablans gives a no-holds-barred interview on Cannon where he has nothing positive to say about Goran and Globus, and admits that he wishes that he had something positive to mention. Yablans died in 2014 at the age of 79.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- Cannon Films trailer reel (107:51)
With an amazing roster of crazy films in their library, here is a sampling of the work by Cannon throughout the years. The trailers come from a variety of sources with some being pretty good and some looking quite awful in picture and sound quality.
The full list of trailers are as follows:
“Inga”, “Joe”, “Maid in Sweden”, “The Blood on Satan’s Claw”, “Hot T-Shirts”, “The Apple”, “Schizoid”, “New Years Evil”, “Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood”, “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”, “Body and Soul”, “Enter the Ninja”, “That Championship Season”, “The Last American Virgin”, “Death Wish II”, “Wicked Lady”, “Revenge of the Ninja”, “Hercules”, “10 to Midnight”, “Treasure of the Four Crowns”, “Breakin’”, “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo”, “Making the Grade”, “The Ambassador”, “The Naked Face”, “Sword of the Valiant”, “Bolero”, “Maria’s Lovers”, “Missing in Action 2: The Beginning”, “Mata Hari”, “Hercules II: The Adventures of Hercules”, “Lifeforce”, “King Solomon’s Mines”, “Death Wish 3”, “American Ninja” (as “American Warrior”), “Invasion USA”, “Runaway Train”, “Firewalker”, “Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold”, “Invaders from Mars”, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2”, “The Delta Force”, “52 Pick-Up”, “Cobra”, “American Ninja 2: The Confrontation”, “Assassination”, “Street Smart”, “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace”, “Masters of the Universe”, “Over the Top”, “Death Wish 4: The Crackdown”, “Tough Guys Don’t Dance”, “Alien from L.A.”, “Messenger of Death”, “Salsa”, “American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt”, “Sinbad of the Seven Seas”, “Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects”, “Cyborg”, “Lambada”
in 480i MPEG-2, in various aspect ratios, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- TIFF Red Carpet Report (6:17)
Rovert A. Mitchell interviews Mark Hartley, Robin Sherwood and Richard Kraft on the red carpet at the Torinto International Film Festival.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- Variety Studio Interview with Brett Ratner & Mark Hartley (5:20)
Brett Ratner and Mark Hartley give an on stage interview for the press. They talk about Ratner’s involvement in getting the rights to use the film clips and vintage materials from MGM, and some of the more outrageous stunts by Cannon such as making fake film posters for sales.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- UK Press Interview (4:33)
An on camera interview with Mark Hartley, he gives a brief summary of Cannon and comments on his favorite Cannon films.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- Cannon Films Poster & Stills Gallery (18:47)
A very large gallery of posters and ads for Cannon titles throughout the years, and in addition includes the movie posters that were made but the films were never made such as “Pinocchio the Robot” and “Superman V”.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, Music Dolby Digital 2.0
- Behind the Scenes Gallery (6:25)
A collection of interview stills, travel shots, film festivals, and posters.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, Music Dolby Digital 2.0
- Theatrical Trailer (2:18)
The original trailer is presented here, and in HD!
in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
It's available on this Australian retailer for $24.98 AU
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-...aidens/349801/
It's also available on the distributor website for $23.99 this weekend on sale:
https://www.umbrellaent.com.au/docos...d-blu-ray.html
The director of the movie is Australian. There is a lot of extras on it. Also includes another movie from the same director.
Here's a review of the new BD with details on the extras:
http://www.dvdcompare.net/review.php?rid=4684
"Electric Boogaloo" Extras
- Deleted & Extended Scenes (37:22)
With hours and hours of interview footage shot around the world, a selection is provided here in both extended interviews and completely deleted segments. It was a little strange to think that Van Damme’s “Bloodsport” got no mention in the film, but it is presented in the deleted scenes along with a few more notable films.
The complete list of chapters are:
Michael Winner Profile (extended), “10 to Midnight” deleted sequence, “Grace Quigley” deleted sequence, Arthouse Films - extended sequence, “Tough Guys Don’t Dance” deleted sequence, “Firewalker” deleted sequence, development of “Spider-Man” movie deleted sequence, “Street Smart” deleted sequence, “Bloodsport” deleted sequence, “Captain America” deleted sequence, “Treasure of the Four Crowns” deleted sequence, Menahem Golan impersonations, Mark’s t-shirt collection, and Roy and John read their favourite critique.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- Michael Dudikoff Extended Interview (12:33)
The star of “American Ninja” gives a little more information on his discovery and eventual brushing aside by Cannon.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- "A Word with Frank Yablans" featurette (4:07)
Screenwriter Frank Yablans gives a no-holds-barred interview on Cannon where he has nothing positive to say about Goran and Globus, and admits that he wishes that he had something positive to mention. Yablans died in 2014 at the age of 79.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- Cannon Films trailer reel (107:51)
With an amazing roster of crazy films in their library, here is a sampling of the work by Cannon throughout the years. The trailers come from a variety of sources with some being pretty good and some looking quite awful in picture and sound quality.
The full list of trailers are as follows:
“Inga”, “Joe”, “Maid in Sweden”, “The Blood on Satan’s Claw”, “Hot T-Shirts”, “The Apple”, “Schizoid”, “New Years Evil”, “Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood”, “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”, “Body and Soul”, “Enter the Ninja”, “That Championship Season”, “The Last American Virgin”, “Death Wish II”, “Wicked Lady”, “Revenge of the Ninja”, “Hercules”, “10 to Midnight”, “Treasure of the Four Crowns”, “Breakin’”, “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo”, “Making the Grade”, “The Ambassador”, “The Naked Face”, “Sword of the Valiant”, “Bolero”, “Maria’s Lovers”, “Missing in Action 2: The Beginning”, “Mata Hari”, “Hercules II: The Adventures of Hercules”, “Lifeforce”, “King Solomon’s Mines”, “Death Wish 3”, “American Ninja” (as “American Warrior”), “Invasion USA”, “Runaway Train”, “Firewalker”, “Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold”, “Invaders from Mars”, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2”, “The Delta Force”, “52 Pick-Up”, “Cobra”, “American Ninja 2: The Confrontation”, “Assassination”, “Street Smart”, “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace”, “Masters of the Universe”, “Over the Top”, “Death Wish 4: The Crackdown”, “Tough Guys Don’t Dance”, “Alien from L.A.”, “Messenger of Death”, “Salsa”, “American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt”, “Sinbad of the Seven Seas”, “Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects”, “Cyborg”, “Lambada”
in 480i MPEG-2, in various aspect ratios, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- TIFF Red Carpet Report (6:17)
Rovert A. Mitchell interviews Mark Hartley, Robin Sherwood and Richard Kraft on the red carpet at the Torinto International Film Festival.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- Variety Studio Interview with Brett Ratner & Mark Hartley (5:20)
Brett Ratner and Mark Hartley give an on stage interview for the press. They talk about Ratner’s involvement in getting the rights to use the film clips and vintage materials from MGM, and some of the more outrageous stunts by Cannon such as making fake film posters for sales.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- UK Press Interview (4:33)
An on camera interview with Mark Hartley, he gives a brief summary of Cannon and comments on his favorite Cannon films.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
- Cannon Films Poster & Stills Gallery (18:47)
A very large gallery of posters and ads for Cannon titles throughout the years, and in addition includes the movie posters that were made but the films were never made such as “Pinocchio the Robot” and “Superman V”.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, Music Dolby Digital 2.0
- Behind the Scenes Gallery (6:25)
A collection of interview stills, travel shots, film festivals, and posters.
in 480i MPEG-2, in 1.78:1, Music Dolby Digital 2.0
- Theatrical Trailer (2:18)
The original trailer is presented here, and in HD!
in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with no subtitles
It's available on this Australian retailer for $24.98 AU
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-...aidens/349801/
It's also available on the distributor website for $23.99 this weekend on sale:
https://www.umbrellaent.com.au/docos...d-blu-ray.html