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King Kong DVDs Coming Nov. 15th -
With No Mention of Rankin/Bass!
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Although we are happy that it is is finally being released, it's very sad that SONY WONDER and CLASSIC MEDIA put "The Animated Series" on the cover of the DVDs of the classic RANKIN/BASS TV Series KING KONG. Everyone who grew up with and loved the series knows it is a RANKIN/BASS Product. Apparently, SONY and CLASSIC MEDIA want it to appear they created this classic series OR they just refuse to give the proper PRODUCERS and the many people that worked on these shows their credit. The front covers are so poorly designed that the art blocks out "The Animated Series" anyway.
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This trend at CLASSIC MEDIA and SONY started about two years ago and has everyone involved with the shows and their fans scratching their heads. Prior to the group of people that moved into these positions to make these decisions about two years ago, CLASSIC MEDIA/SONY were wonderful people and this is why ARTHUR RANKIN agreed to do the introductions on the RUDOLPH and FROSTY discs. They issued the DVDs as they should be issued, with "The RANKIN/BASS Classic" on the front covers, per the Producers request.
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We encourage fans of these shows who agree with us to submit their opinions to the people who are doing this at www.classicmedia.tv.
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We Want The Bermuda Depths!
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Some R/B fans may remember THE BERMUDA DEPTHS, an obscure 1977 Rankin/Bass made-for-television
movie that has built up a cult following over the years and seems to be growing
even today! Those
who have seen it remember it as a haunting, moody film, with beautiful images and a creepy
score by Maury Laws. Shot on location in Bermuda, the film has only been
available in a hard-to-find VHS edition that is long
out-of-print.
Click here to read more about the movie.
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Well, now you can let your voice be heard! Warner Bros/Anchor Bay currently owns the rights to the film, and
as far as we know, has no immediate plans for a DVD release. So, Bermuda Depths fan Todd Garbarini created an online
petition, and so far it has attracted
over 850 signatures to date! We hope that this will show the powers that be that there is still a genuine
interest in this film, and possibly sway their decision when considering upcoming releases. To add your name and comments to the petition,
CLICK HERE!
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Riding The Coattails - The Legend of Frosty
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What in the world is this?
A cheap DVD at an expensive price? Extremely bad art? No heart or warmth? BURT REYNOLDS?
We can't really tell you what it is, but we can tell you what it is NOT. It is not a quality RANKIN/BASS Holiday special on DVD and RANKIN/BASS had nothing to do with this project.
I know Mom always said...If you have nothing good to say, don't say it at all. Well, we thought the fans of RANKIN/BASS should see this. We definitely had nothing good to say BUT we had to say something!
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Rankinbass.com Assists With
Another Holly, Jolly Publication!
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This book comes from POTOMAC BOOKS, INC. and is compiled by
Kevin Cuddihy and Phillip Metcalfe. It features interesting TOP 10 lists of CHRISTMAS
trivia and much RANKIN/BASS. It is a TRIVIA/HUMOR book that sells for $12.95. Some
interesting facts include "The WHITE CHRISTMAS you hear from Bing Crosby today is not
the original one. His 1942 version was in such demand that the master recording got
damaged by overuse. He re-recorded it in 1947, attempting to recreate the original
as well as he could." Another tidbit, "Jimmy Buffett, Rickey Henderson and Humphrey
Bogart were all born on Christmas, while Billy Martin, W.C. Fields and Charlie Chaplin
all died on the Holiday."
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The Highest Rated Rankin/Bass Special!
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What Was The Highest Rated Rankin/Bass Special?
THE MAD, MAD, MAD COMEDIANS (1970) Starring GROUCHO MARX, THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS,
PHYLLIS DILLER, JACK E. LEONARD, GEORGE JESSEL, W.C. FIELDS (Paul Frees), HENNY
YOUNGMAN, FLIP WILSON and more! It's also one of their RAREST Specials...not
seen since it's original broadcast just before the 1970 ACADEMY AWARDS!
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It is definitely one of their classic cel-animated specials and ran 30 minutes long.
In the audience you can see DEAN MARTIN & JERRY LEWIS, POPEYE and others. It was
designed by noted cartoonist BRUCE STARK. PAUL FREES not only acted as narrator BUT
also did the voice of CHICO MARX. "Groucho was very pleased with the way
PAUL did the voice of his brother," explains ARTHUR RANKIN. "He couldn't believe how
close PAUL was to his brother's voice."
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Make 2005 a Rankin/Bass Christmas With
Gifts & Decorations From Time And Space Toys!
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Don't forget to order your
Rankin/Bass merchandise
in time for this holiday season!
Time and Space Toys offers a huge assortment of R/B items that are sure to brighten your
family's celebrations!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,
Santa Claus is Comin' To Town,
The Year Without a Santa Claus,
Frosty the Snowman,
- all can be found here for your one-stop shopping
convenience! Toys, figurines, lawn decor, collectibles - they're all here! Also, with any in-stock
purchase receive a free Rudolph 5" action figure! (Click here for details.)
One of the new 2005 R/B items available is the "Bumble Ultimate Animatronic
14 inch Figure" by Gemmy! (pictured left top) This large Abominable Snowmonster is accurate in detail and
has a moving head and mouth! (Click here for details.)
Another new item this year is the "Frosty Inflatable Airblown Tabletop Snowglobe" also by Gemmy! (pictured left bottom) This 15" clear plastic globe features Frosty inside
with snowflakes that constantly fall around him! No need to shake this globe to make it snow!
(Click here for details.)
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Starving Artists Acoustic duo!
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HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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Rick and Mark
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