DVD Verdict Presents... Movie Podcasts

Chief Counsel Michael Stailey gives a rundown of new DVD releases for the week of December 18 and accompanying DVD Verdict reviews. He also takes a look to notable releases arriving in January and February 2007, followed by our regular look at new films coming to theatres this weekend and spotlights interesting television for the week.

The big feature this episode is DVD Verdict's Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide, compiled by our distinguished Judges...

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Welcome to DVD Verdict presents, our new weekly format. Each Monday, we'll run down the entertainment schedule for film, television, and DVD, to help you plan your week. We'll also give you a sneak peek at the DVD reviews we have lined up over the next five days.

This week, Chief Counsel Michael Stailey previews George Clooney's The Good German, NBC's A Year Without a Santa Claus, and a sleigh full of TV on DVD.

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Chief Counsel Michael Stailey kicks off our Holly Jolly Christmas celebration with writer/director Bob Clark whose films BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) [Read Judge Bryan Pope's review] and A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) [Read Judge Bill Gibron's review] make the perfect bookend of classic Christmas DVDs.

Bob gives us the inside story on both pictures, the new remake of BLACK CHRISTMAS (2006) [View the trailer] by Glen Morgan and James Wong (X-Files, Millennium), and several other remakes of his films in the works by Eli Roth, Howard Stern, and Bob himself. Then stick around after the interview for voice mail highlights, and a preview of our new show format kicking off next week!

If you live in Los Angeles, don't miss the special December 19 screening of BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) with director Bob Clark and actors John Saxon and Olivia Hussey, at the New Beverly Cinema, 7165 Beverly Blvd, one block west of La Brea. This is part of Grindhouse Cinema's double feature series, with the second film being SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT (1974). Admission is $7. For more information, call (323) 465-8764 or visit Grindhouse Cinema.

And for even more BLACK CHRISTMAS information, visit danyuld's uber-fan site itsmebilly.com

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Saturday, December 02 -- LIVE from the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA. This week we're covering the world premiere of newest entry in the AIR BUD franchise -- AIR BUDDIES.

Highlights of a Q&A session with director Robert Vince and actors Richard Karn (Home Improvement), Paul Rae (Coach Carter), Trevor Wright (George Lopez), Dominic Scott Kay (Charlotte's Web), Skyler Gisondo (Jam), Tyler Guerrero (Medium), and Christian Pike (Strong Medicine); and audio clips from the film.

AIR BUDDIES comes to DVD on December 12 from Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Order it now from Amazon.com.

This is the first in our EXHIBIT series, covering premieres, film festivals, award shows, and more. We encourage your comments and suggestions by emailing us or calling the hotline (open 24/7) at (310) 878-4968.

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This week is a FLASHBACK episode. Originally recorded back on September 4, the show was shelved due to technical difficulties. Now that they've been straightened out, Captain Michael Stailey and his trusted crew Cynthia Boris, Brett Cullum, and Erick Harper are armed and ready pillage and plunder the summer box office, and more specifically the pros and cons of Captain Jack Sparrow's second adventure, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST.

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On what turned out to be an historic Election Day 2006, Chief Counsel Michael Stailey sat down with investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker Alex Jones, to discuss his latest film TERRORSTORM, the war of terrorism, and the rapidly changing political climate.

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In this Halloween-themed treat, Judge Cynthia Boris and Chief Counsel Michael Stailey have the pleasure of sitting down with writer/director Slater Kane and actors Sean Wing and Mara Marini to discuss their new horror film IN THE DARK, the current state of the horror genre, and favorite Halloween films.

There is a special screening of the film October 31 at the Bug Theatre in Denver. For more information, click here. And for those who cannot attend the screening, you can purchase the film on DVD at Amazon.com.

For more information, visit the official site at MegalomaniaFilms.com.

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Judges David Johnson, Mac McEntire, Brett Cullum, and Cynthia Boris talk the rise and fall of gore in film and on television, but the centerpiece of this episode is Dave's interview with SLITHER writer/director James Gunn.

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Judge David Johnson sits down with VEGGIE TALES co-creator Mike Nawrocki on the history of the series and their forthcoming feature film for Universal.

Judge Brett Cullum's news update includes Netflix, iTunes, legal action against NBC's "Heroes," George Clooney's master plan for dating, and Kirsten Dunst's beheading by the critics.

Judge Cynthia Boris continues her update on the new Fall Television Season, juggling prime-time schedules, the impending death of several freshman series, and TV on DVD releases.

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Judge Dave Johnson sits down with Shadow Falls creator Kendal Sinn, to discuss the evolution of his groundbreaking online mystery/horror series, his partnership with The Horror Channel, and what the future holds this dark, fictional Midwestern town and its inhabitants. Season One, which concludes on Halloween night, will be available on DVD in January. Season Two is already in production and begins airing in March 2007.

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