"The Smiths: Under Review" DVD to be released by MVD (June 27, 2006)
posted by davidt on Wednesday April 12 2006, @10:00AM

Josh sends the press release:

MVD TO RELEASE TWO NEW DVD TITLES IN THE

“UNDER REVIEW” SERIES FROM SEXY INTELLECTUAL

THE SMITHS - June 27, 2006

KATE BUSH - June 6, 2006

Oaks, PA - MVD and Sexy Intellectual are pleased to announce the home viewing release of two new DVD titles in the “Under Review” Series for US distribution on DVD. The series will be released on June 6 and 27 of 2006 (prebook cutoffs May 2 and 23) and each DVD will boast a $19.95 retail price.

THE SMITHS – UNDER REVIEW

This 90-minute documentary film covers the full story and music of The Smiths. It features rare musical performances, videos, TV appearances, interviews with the band, and expert comment and review from an esteemed panel of experts. It is the first of its kind to document the history of one of the most important band of the 1980s: The ultimate icons of the "indie" genre. It includes contributions from; producers Stephen Street, John Porter and Kenny Jones; Smiths fifth member Craig Gannon; Author of Saint Morrissey Mark Simpson; Journalists Paul Morley, Nigel Williamson, Jake Kennedy and John Robb; Factory Records supreme Tony Wilson; ‘Roadie’ Grant Showbiz; DJ and early champion David Jensen and a host of other names.

Featuring Rare Versions of these Classics: Hand In Glove, This Charming Man, What Difference Does It Make, How Soon Is Now, Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now, The Queen Is Dead, Bigmouth Strikes Again, Panic, and Girlfriend In A Coma

Bonus Features: Extended Interviews, “The Hardest Smiths Interactive Quiz In The World Ever”, Contributor Biographies, and “Beyond DVD” section

Selection # SIDVD504 UPC: 887683000042 Run Time: 90 minutes

Audio: 5.1 Surround Sound

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"Under Review" Series...seems interesting (Score:1)
It apears that this series of DVD's has been in production for quite a while. There is also a "Velvet Underground - Under Review" DVD hitting shelves later this month.
mg196 -- Wednesday April 12 2006, @10:25AM (#211100)
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GG Allin saved my soul.
    Sounds like "Jewel in the Crown" (Score:0)
    Cheap cash in.

    Just a load of talking heads, most of whom don't have a clue about what they are talking about.
    Anonymous -- Wednesday April 12 2006, @10:32AM (#211103)
    Yes... (Score:0)
    ...I will buy it. Because I have nothing better to watch.

    And whatever happened with the Pete Burns / Moz affair issue? Did that book ever get released?

    dmh
    Anonymous -- Wednesday April 12 2006, @11:24AM (#211127)
      I do have a bit of disposable cash, now that...... (Score:0)
      buying ROTT. Finally, a release worth purchasing. I'm looking forward to this.
      Anonymous -- Wednesday April 12 2006, @12:00PM (#211148)
        "Jewel in the Crown"-cheap & nasty, a disgrace (Score:1)
        Finally got around to watching it at the weekend - most entertaining. Highly recommended.
        Benton * -- Wednesday April 12 2006, @12:21PM (#211157)
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        Cant wait (Score:0)
        Roll on the 27th, will it be availabe from all good music shops yeah?
        Anonymous -- Wednesday April 12 2006, @01:20PM (#211165)
        • Re:Cant wait by Anonymous (Score:0) Wednesday April 12 2006, @05:24PM
          Kenny Jones? (Score:0)
          Who he?

          Drummer in The Small Faces & The Who?

          Am I missing a chapter in my Smiths History?

          Sheridan
          Anonymous -- Wednesday April 12 2006, @06:07PM (#211226)
          It's already out... (Score:1)
          Ordered my copy from www.blahdvd.com (£9.99) & got it last week, it was released in the UK on June 5th. If you hurry you'll get the "Limited Edition Packaging" in a slipcase...
          djcharlesbronson -- Monday June 19 2006, @09:43AM (#225470)
          (User #11685 Info)


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