Got up this morning and the first thing I checked was the list of winners for the Rondo Awards, which came out last night. Some winners I was happy for (go Uncle Forry) and some people I think should have won, but that's okay. What really caught my eye was towards the end with the write in categories. For "FILM MOST IN NEED OF DVD RELEASE OR RESTORATION" the winner was the film we've been championing for DVD release-"Island of Lost Souls" (1932)!
The fact that the Rondo's recognized that this classic gave me a big smile. This means others think like I do (remember this was a write in category) and wrote in to voted for it. I hope this helps let Universal Studios know we want to see this film finally released.
If you haven't already, please sign our petition to have Universal release this film on DVD. The original blog posts on it can be found HERE and HERE. The link to the petition is:
http://www.petitiononline.com/IOLS1932/petition.html
Until Next Time,
Stay Insane!
Showing posts with label Island of Lost Souls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Island of Lost Souls. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Island of Lost Souls Petition Update for 3/23/2010
As you know, we started a petition to let Universal Studios know there are fans who want "Island of Lost Souls" (1932) released on DVD( http://www.petitiononline.com/IOLS1932/petition.html
). Since launching the effort on February 23rd, we've talked about it on Cinema Insane's episode two, posted it to forums and on our Myspace and Facebook pages.
As of today, one month later, we have a grand total of 18 signatures.
I want to personally thank each and every person that signed the petition so far.
Come on, monster kids, we can do better than that!
Please sign today so we can get this classic the respect it deserves.
http://www.petitiononline.com/IOLS1932/petition.html
Until Next Time,
Stay Insane!
). Since launching the effort on February 23rd, we've talked about it on Cinema Insane's episode two, posted it to forums and on our Myspace and Facebook pages.
As of today, one month later, we have a grand total of 18 signatures.
I want to personally thank each and every person that signed the petition so far.
Come on, monster kids, we can do better than that!
Please sign today so we can get this classic the respect it deserves.
http://www.petitiononline.com/IOLS1932/petition.html
Until Next Time,
Stay Insane!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Island of Lost Souls Petition
I've decided to take the animal-men by the horns and start a petition to let Universal Studios know there are people out there that want to see "Island of Lost Souls" given a restoration and a proper DVD release.
If you feel the same please click the link below and sign my petition. Even if you don't sign the petition. All the cool kids are doing it.
http://www.petitiononline.com/IOLS1932/petition.html
Until Next Time,
Stay Insane!
If you feel the same please click the link below and sign my petition. Even if you don't sign the petition. All the cool kids are doing it.
http://www.petitiononline.com/IOLS1932/petition.html
Until Next Time,
Stay Insane!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Rondo Hatton Awards-Voting is OPEN!!!
Hello Cinamaniacs,
The 8th Annual Rondo Hatton Awards (http://www.rondoaward.com/rondo/rondos.html) are here and voting is open. Usually I don't tell people who I voted for or throw my support behind any particular nominee, not that anyone would listen to me anyway.
But this year I'd like to suggest a movie for the write in vote of :
24. Classic Most in Need of Restoration
Which classic horror film, either released or unreleased, do you think most deserves a restoration?
For this I'd like to nominate 'Island of Lost Souls' (Paramount 1932), the movie I wrote my last blog post about. This classic, starring Charles Laughton and Bela Lugosi, has never been on DVD and is out of print as we speak. It deserves a nice restoration and DVD release with extras.
No matter what your choice is, please remember to vote, you have until April 3rd to email in your vote.
Until Next Time,
Stay Insane!
The 8th Annual Rondo Hatton Awards (http://www.rondoaward.com/rondo/rondos.html) are here and voting is open. Usually I don't tell people who I voted for or throw my support behind any particular nominee, not that anyone would listen to me anyway.
But this year I'd like to suggest a movie for the write in vote of :
24. Classic Most in Need of Restoration
Which classic horror film, either released or unreleased, do you think most deserves a restoration?
For this I'd like to nominate 'Island of Lost Souls' (Paramount 1932), the movie I wrote my last blog post about. This classic, starring Charles Laughton and Bela Lugosi, has never been on DVD and is out of print as we speak. It deserves a nice restoration and DVD release with extras.
No matter what your choice is, please remember to vote, you have until April 3rd to email in your vote.
Until Next Time,
Stay Insane!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Why is it not on DVD or Blu-Ray? Island of Lost Souls
Every now and then I'll get in the mood to watch some movie I haven't seen in a dog's age, only to find that it's not on DVD. Recently I was amazed that Universal's "The Boy Who Cried Werewolf" (1973) wasn't on DVD, but not surprised since it's Universally (pun intended) panned and not considered a classic.
Then today I found out "The Island Of Lost Souls" (1933) is not on DVD!
This Paramount released thriller, based on "The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H.G. Wells, is a classic. It starred Charles Laughton as the sadistic doctor and an animalistic Bela Lugosi as the Sayer of the Law. Paramount sold the rights to Universal in 1958 for distribution to TV and the property is stilled controlled by Universal. They came out with a VHS version as part of their Universal Classic Collection in 1997, but since then nothing.
I think this is a shame. There is no reason to keep this film under lock and key in this day of DVDs and being able to watch instantly over the Internet. What do you think?
Until Next Time,
Stay Insane!
Then today I found out "The Island Of Lost Souls" (1933) is not on DVD!
This Paramount released thriller, based on "The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H.G. Wells, is a classic. It starred Charles Laughton as the sadistic doctor and an animalistic Bela Lugosi as the Sayer of the Law. Paramount sold the rights to Universal in 1958 for distribution to TV and the property is stilled controlled by Universal. They came out with a VHS version as part of their Universal Classic Collection in 1997, but since then nothing.
I think this is a shame. There is no reason to keep this film under lock and key in this day of DVDs and being able to watch instantly over the Internet. What do you think?
Until Next Time,
Stay Insane!
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