We are often on overload.
And that’s a good thing.
Especially when MVD Entertainment Group announces new DVD and Blu-Ray releases. They are titles movie mavens have wanted to (finally) be released; even re-released since the group’s various labels offer truly wonderous titles, almost always in new high definition prints.
Can we hear a bravo?
One gem:
The Point! makes its HD debut on both Blu-ray and HD Digital in an Ultimate Edition. In late ’70, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson released his groundbreaking album, “The Point!”, a thematically brilliant, densely orchestrated concept album packed with more hooks than a meat locker. According to Nilsson himself: “I looked at the trees and realized all the leaves came to points and even the branches came to points. I thought, ‘Oh! Everything has a point, and even if it doesn’t, there’s a point to it.'”
Produced in ’70, the animated film version of The Point! first aired February 2, 1971, as an ABC Movie of the Week. The film was directed by Oscar-winner Fred Wolf and produced by Murakami-Wolf Films in association with Nilsson House Music. Complete with story and songs written by Nilsson and narration by Ringo Starr, The Point! is a timeless enchanting fable for the whole family to enjoy!
Years ago there was a place called The Land of the Point, because everything in The Land of the Point had one: the barns, the houses, the cars, everything-–even the people. Everyone, that is, except Oblio (played by Brady Bunch alum Mike Lookinland) who was born round-headed. Since he had no point, Oblio—along with his trusty dog, Arrow—was banished to the Pointless Forest. Join them to see what wonders await these two intrepid travelers as they make their way on their amazing, song-filled journey of discovery.!
And that’s a good thing.
Especially when MVD Entertainment Group announces new DVD and Blu-Ray releases. They are titles movie mavens have wanted to (finally) be released; even re-released since the group’s various labels offer truly wonderous titles, almost always in new high definition prints.
Can we hear a bravo?
One gem:
The Point! makes its HD debut on both Blu-ray and HD Digital in an Ultimate Edition. In late ’70, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson released his groundbreaking album, “The Point!”, a thematically brilliant, densely orchestrated concept album packed with more hooks than a meat locker. According to Nilsson himself: “I looked at the trees and realized all the leaves came to points and even the branches came to points. I thought, ‘Oh! Everything has a point, and even if it doesn’t, there’s a point to it.'”
Produced in ’70, the animated film version of The Point! first aired February 2, 1971, as an ABC Movie of the Week. The film was directed by Oscar-winner Fred Wolf and produced by Murakami-Wolf Films in association with Nilsson House Music. Complete with story and songs written by Nilsson and narration by Ringo Starr, The Point! is a timeless enchanting fable for the whole family to enjoy!
Years ago there was a place called The Land of the Point, because everything in The Land of the Point had one: the barns, the houses, the cars, everything-–even the people. Everyone, that is, except Oblio (played by Brady Bunch alum Mike Lookinland) who was born round-headed. Since he had no point, Oblio—along with his trusty dog, Arrow—was banished to the Pointless Forest. Join them to see what wonders await these two intrepid travelers as they make their way on their amazing, song-filled journey of discovery.!
With the entire re-release endeavor overseen by Lee Blackman for the Nilsson Estate and MVD Rewind Collection’s Eric D. Wilkinson, the project proved to be a challenging process.
According to Wilkinson, “We searched everywhere but came up empty-handed in regard to locating the original negative elements. Thanks to the generosity of collector Kier-La Janisse, who provided a rare 16mm print, we oversaw a 2K HD scan, which included shot-by-shot color-grading to reduce fade and improve consistency. Considering the condition of the elements we had – while a complete restoration proved to be unfeasible – the end result is the best the film has ever looked and we are proud to give fans and collectors the best edition on disc and digital that has ever been created for this classic animated film.”
The Point! Ultimate Edition Blu-ray is packed with hours of bonus material that includes not only all of the previously available bonus featurettes, but also brand new material produced exclusively for this release by Kier-La Janisse and Lee Blackman, including new interviews with voice-over cast member Mike Lookinland; screenwriter Norm Lenzer; Harry Nilsson’s son Kiefo Nilsson and composer/producer Bobby Halvorson; and Nilsson biographer Alyn Shipton, whose featurette contains mini-interviews with several people familiar with Harry Nilsson’s work on film.
The Point! Ultimate Edition Blu-ray is packed with hours of bonus material that includes not only all of the previously available bonus featurettes, but also brand new material produced exclusively for this release by Kier-La Janisse and Lee Blackman, including new interviews with voice-over cast member Mike Lookinland; screenwriter Norm Lenzer; Harry Nilsson’s son Kiefo Nilsson and composer/producer Bobby Halvorson; and Nilsson biographer Alyn Shipton, whose featurette contains mini-interviews with several people familiar with Harry Nilsson’s work on film.
Get the point?