Sometimes we criticized many video Home Entertainment companies when they are just trying to sell a new DVD release of a classic film by just adding a special feature here and there, when in reality is the same previous version of a few years back. Those were some of critics received by Paramount Home Entertainment early this year with the release of “Indiana Jones The Adventure Collection Box Set” prior to the theatrical release of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”, but at the end we all know that is part of the business. That is not the case, when we hear or see the re-mastering work performed to a true cinematic masterpiece like “The Godfather” trilogy.

The Godfather was, is and will be a big part of Hollywood’s cinematography history. Since the released of the first part in 1972. followed by part 2 in 1974 and finally sixteen years later the criticized part 3 in 1990, this trilogy has become a cultural phenomenon that captivated audiences worldwide and continues to make big impression in new generations. It will probably be very difficult to find movie goers that don’t know or haven’t heard about the Corleone family or haven’t admired Marlon Brando and Al Pacino’s clinic in acting; performance to remember and enjoy every time the film is playing. It doesn’t matter how many times you have seen the film, The Godfather trilogy is just a pleasure to watch.

The feel and look of this films is exceptional in this “Coppola Restoration”. With an all new 5.1 Surround Mix, the film sound is just extraordinary. It is just amazing to see what experts can do to a film with new technology. The picture quality in this restoration takes the film to an all new level. After watching this collection, it is very hard to believe that The Godfather was released 36 years ago. According to Paramount Home Entertainment “The Godfather” and “The Godfather II” underwent extensive frame-by-frame examination and restoration in this effort that lasted more than a year to complete. All under the direction of Coppola and cinematographer, Gordon Willis. I just have to say that The Godfather film has never looked better. I can only imagine how beautiful these films look in Blu-ray. This restoration was so good that the films are going to be released in selected theaters around the country. So make sure you check your newspapers to find out when and where.

“The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration” includes five discs. Three for the films and two discs loaded with special features. Disc four includes all previously released special features from previous “Godfather” releases, including The Making of The Godfather, filming locations and the music from the Godfather. Disc five is loaded with new features. Some of these features talk about the detailed process of how the restoration of this films took place. It also includes a very interesting special bonus called “The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn’t”, where we get to get ease the intrigue and watch the luck of putting an unknown director with an unwanted cast.

Once again Paramount Home Entertainment shines with the release of “The Coppola Restoration”, making it a must have for every movie fan. “The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration” will be released on September 23, 2008.

Just in case you don’t want to get the Box set, you will be able to get individual DVDs and add your favorite Godfather film to your collection.

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Universal Home Entertainment will be releasing Hellboy II Golden Army on November 11, 2008. The film will be available in 3-disc special edition DVD and 2-disc Blu-ray Hi-Def and a single disc DVD.

After an ancient truce existing between humankind and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken, hell on Earth is ready to erupt. A ruthless leader who treads the world above and the one below defies his bloodline and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. Now, it’s up to the planet’s toughest, roughest superhero to battle the merciless dictator and his marauders. He may be red. He may be horned. He may be misunderstood. But when you need the job done right, it’s time to call in Hellboy (Ron Perlman). Along with his expanding team in the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Development—pyrokinetic girlfriend Liz (Selma Blair), aquatic empath Abe (Doug Jones) and protoplasmic mystic Johann—the BPRD will travel between the surface strata and the unseen magical one, where creatures of fantasy become corporeal. And Hellboy, a creature of two worlds who’s accepted by neither, must choose between the life he knows and an unknown destiny that beckons him.

The Blu-ray, single- and 3-disc DVDs all feature the following bonus content:

· Feature Commentary with Director Guillermo del Toro

· Feature Commentary with Cast Members Jeffrey Tambor, Selma Blair and Luke Goss

· Set Visits: Seven mini documentaries provide viewers with unlimited access to the Hellboy II: The Golden Army set.

· Troll Market Tour with Guillermo del Toro: Using sketches and backstage video, del Toro walks the audience through the creation of one of the film’s most distinctive sets, the legendary Troll Market.

· Animated Zinco Epilogue Comic

· Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary by Director Guillermo del Toro

In addition, the Blu-ray and 3-disc special edition DVD also include the following in-depth features:

· Prologue: A special introduction to the DVD from director Guillermo del Toro.

· Pre-Production Vault:

o Director’s Notebook: Exclusive interviews, image scans and text from Guillermo del Toro’s personal notebook.

o Concept Art Gallery: Original designs and concepts for Hellboy II: The Golden Army’s costumes and sets.

· Hellboy: In Service Of The Demon: Over two hours of footage that takes fans into the creation of this film.

· Production Workshop: Professor Broom’s Puppet Theatre: A special look inside the opening sequence of the film including storyboards and animatics.

· Image Gallery Featuring Teaser Banners, One-Sheets and Poster Explorations

· DVD Rom: Hellboy II: The Golden Army Script

EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY HI-DEF BONUS FEATURES

Only on the Hellboy II: The Golden Army Blu-ray Hi-Def can viewers enjoy the following interactive features:

· BD-Live:

· My Chat: Using your internet-connected player, host a text chat with your friends who also own Hellboy II: The Golden Army on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def while you watch the movie in synchronization!

· Sneak Peek of Wanted: Watch never-before seen footage from the explosive action movie Wanted, starring Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy.

· My Scenes Sharing: Show your friends your favorite scenes from Hellboy II: The Golden Army via BD-Live.

· Comic Book Builder: Create an original downloadable Hellboy adventure by selecting still images from the movie, dropping them into comic book layouts and adding text. The result can be e-mailed to friends or published via BD-Live buddy lists.

· U-Control: Universal’s exclusive signature feature U-Control allows viewers to delve into the making of the film with the click of the remote without ever leaving the movie.

· Scene Explorer: Schufften Goggle View: View scenes from the film as it progresses from storyboards and early renderings of the visual effects to the final film.

· Director’s Notebook: Fans will get an interactive glimpse at the director’s personal journal and view how early thematic concepts evolved into the final film. Includes an introduction by Guillermo Del Toro.

· Set Visits: Interactive vignettes provide information about key moments in the film.

· Comic Book Back-Story Interactive Feature: Clickable motion pages provide backstories of the film’s characters.