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One of John Candy’s 80s classics from director Carl Reiner, Summer Rental, was pretty elusive on physical media. Fans of this comedy don’t have to wait any longer as the boutique label Kino Lorber will now be releasing a new Blu-ray transfer of the film sometime this year. Blu-ray.com is reporting that Summer Rental will be hitting retailers in late 2024.

The 1985 comedy stars John Candy, Karen Austin, Kerri Green, Joey Lawrence, and Aubrey Jene. The plot description reads, “After air traffic controller Jack Chester loses a plane (it’s covered on his screen by a fly), he’s told to take a break. Jack books his family into a plush resort, but it turns out that their lodgings are in a hut by the beach, and that’s as good as the vacation gets.” Reiner would direct another summer-themed comedy with Mark Harmon, Summer School, just a couple years later.

On Jan. 4, 1984, NBC unveiled Night Court, which went on to air for nine seasons and get a recent revival. The Hollywood Reporter weighed in with a full review, headlined “Night Court convicted of being consistently amusing TV sitcom,” as it entered its sophomore run:

Night Court is a consistently funny sitcom created by Reinhold Weege, a writer-producer for the old Barney Miller series. Its venue, weekly parade of various weirdos, and quirky regulars are reminiscent of Miller. And, like Miller, Night Court has more laughs per episode than most sitcoms.

Anchoring the series is Harry Anderson, as unorthodox Manhattan arraignment court judge, Harry Stone. Judge Stone is sharp and fair, but he seizes every available opportunity to turn due process of law into an excuse for levity. Anderson manages to wring just the right amount of irony out of lines like, “Being a judge means never having to say you’re sorry.

In the ’90s, NBC was the home of “Must See TV.” But before the heyday of Seinfeld, Friends, and Frasier, the network had a hit comedy in Night Court. The 1984 sitcom featured an ensemble cast of characters working the night shift at Manhattan Criminal Court. With the 2023 reboot now on NBC and Peacock, it’s the perfect time to look back at which original Night Court cast members are still alive.

The show starred Harry Anderson as Judge Harry Stone Harry Anderson as Judge Harry Stone in the original ‘Night Court’ | Frank Carroll/NBC via Getty Images

Night Court followed various characters throughout its nine-season run. But throughout, Harry Anderson’s Judge Harold “Harry” T. Stone remained the anchor keeping the comedy on course. As the youngest serving judge, Harry is an idealist, amateur magician, and Mel Tormé enthusiast determined to make the most of his less-than-popular post in night court.

Sneak Peek the 2011 feature "The Rum Diary", starring actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard:

Based on the novel of the same name by author Hunter S. Thompson, "The Rum Diary" is directed by Bruce Robinson.

"...'Paul Kemp' (Depp) is an itinerant journalist who tires of New York and America under the Eisenhower administration and travels to Puerto Rico to write for 'The San Juan Star'.

"Kemp begins the habit of drinking rum and becomes obsessed with the woman' Chenault' (Heard)..."

Also appearing in the film are Aaron Eckhart, Giovanni Ribisi, Richard Jenkins, Bill Smitrovich, Michael Rispoli, Julian Holloway, Amaury Nolasco, Marshall Bell, Karen Austin and Jason Smith.

'Gonzo' journalist Thompson wrote "The Rum Diary" in 1961, but the novel was not published until 1998.

In 2007, producer Graham King acquired rights to the property and sought to film the adaptation under Warner Independent Pictures, with Depp, who previously starred in...

Sad news today as it has been announced that Charles Robinson, who played court clerk Mac Robinson in classic sitcom Night Court, has died at the age of 75. According to The Wrap, the actor passed away at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center from cardiac arrest with multi-system organ failures due to septic shock and metastatic adenocarcinoma. After original court clerk Karen Austin left Night…...

Exclusive: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist‘s Kapil Talwalkar has been tapped as a series regular in NBC’s half-hour pilot Night Court, a follow-up to the classic legal comedy series that’s headlined and executive produced by Melissa Rauch, with the original series’ John Larroquette reprising his Emmy-winning role.

Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, who follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding (Larroquette).

Talwalkar will play Neil. As the court’s clerk, it’s his job to keep things moving — a job that got a lot harder ever since a new idealist judge showed up.

“Big Bang Theory” alum stars as the daughter of Harry Anderson’s character from the original series

NBC has given a pilot order to the “Night Court” sequel series starring Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette, the network said Monday.

Put into development last year, the project from Rauch’s After January production company centers on Judge Abby Stone, an “unapologetic optimist” who follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court.

Larroquette will reprise his role as former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding, with “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” writer Dan Rubin serving as writer and executive producer.

“My intention was purely to be behind the camera on this project, but my plans quickly changed after falling in love with the incredible script from the brilliant mind of Dan Rubin,” Rauch said in a statement. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to join forces with Dan,...

A sequel to “Night Court” is in development at NBC from “Big Bang Theory” alum Melissa Rauch.

John Larroquette is set to return as Don Fielding. The project currently has a script development deal.

Here is the logline, per NBC: Unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (daughter of the late Harry Stone) follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding (Larroquette).

Rauch will produce with her husband, Winston Rauch, for After January Productions. Warner Bros. TV is the studio. Dan Rubin will write the series.

The original series, created by Reinhold Weege, aired for nine seasons on NBC from 1984-1992. It took place during the night shift at a Manhattan municipal court. Harry Anderson played the young, unorthodox judge Harry Stone.

The most haunting film from Courtney Solomon’s After Dark Films ‘8 Films to Die For’ lineup has been unveiled. The Wicked Within is set to snag the 3rd spot in the horror festival.

Directed by Jay Alaimo and produced by Gianni Capaldi and Enzo Cilenti, The Wicked Within joins a collection of 8 frightening films to be featured by the esteemed horror company.

“Each of our 8 films has a certain trait that makes it stand apart from the others,” says Stephanie Caleb, Evp, Creative Affairs & Acquisitions, “The Wicked Within is a classic horror possession story with relatable characters, and nightmares that linger.”

When a little girl dies, her family gathers to mourn the loss. Yet the pain is not forgotten and a vengeful demon spirit takes possession of a vulnerable family member tearing at the ties that bind them all together. One by one, it forces each family member to confess...

Title: Sweet Talk Director: Terri Hanauer Starring: Natalie Zea, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Lindsay Hollister, Karen Austin, Time Winters, John Glover An art piece that, if it were made at a certain time in the 1980s and leaned a lot more prurient would definitely co-star Mickey Rourke, “Sweet Talk” is a talky two-hander about romance and sexual desire, as played out in a rangy series of conversations over a 12-hour period between a phone sex operator and one of her customers. Billed as “as true as you want it to be” in an opening credits title card, this well-intentioned actors’ showcase, a metaphor for finding north on one’s compass, works more [ Read More ]

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Sneak Peek another new poster supporting "The Rum Diary", starring actor Johnny Depp.

Based on the novel of the same name by author Hunter S. Thompson,"The Rum Diary" is directed by Bruce Robinson, co-starring Amber Heard :

"...'Paul Kemp' (Depp) is an itinerant journalist who tires of New York and America under the Eisenhower administration and travels to Puerto Rico to write for 'The San Juan Star'.

"Kemp begins the habit of drinking rum and becomes obsessed with the woman' Chenault' (Heard)..."

Also appearing in the film are Aaron Eckhart, Giovanni Ribisi, Richard Jenkins, Bill Smitrovich, Michael Rispoli, Julian Holloway, Amaury Nolasco, Marshall Bell, Karen Austin and Jason Smith.

'Gonzo' journalist Thompson wrote "The Rum Diary" in 1961, but the novel was not published until 1998.

In 2007, producer Graham King acquired rights to the property and sought to film the adaptation under Warner Independent Pictures, with Depp, who previously...

Sneak Peek another new poster supporting the upcoming feature "The Rum Diary", starring actor Johnny Depp.

Based on the novel of the same name by author Hunter S. Thompson, "The Rum Diary" is directed by Bruce Robinson, co-starring Amber Heard :

"...'Paul Kemp' (Depp) is an itinerant journalist who tires of New York and America under the Eisenhower administration and travels to Puerto Rico to write for 'The San Juan Star'.

"Kemp begins the habit of drinking rum and becomes obsessed with the woman' Chenault' (Heard)..."

Also appearing in the film are Aaron Eckhart, Giovanni Ribisi, Richard Jenkins, Bill Smitrovich, Michael Rispoli, Julian Holloway, Amaury Nolasco, Marshall Bell, Karen Austin and Jason Smith.

'Gonzo' journalist Thompson wrote "The Rum Diary" in 1961, but the novel was not published until 1998.

In 2007, producer Graham King acquired rights to the property and sought to film the adaptation under Warner Independent Pictures, with Depp,...

Sneak Peek a new poster supporting the upcoming feature "The Rum Diary" starring actor Johnny Depp.

The film is based on the novel of the same name by author Hunter S. Thompson, directed by Bruce Robinson, co-starring Amber Heard :

"...'Paul Kemp' (Depp) is an itinerant journalist who tires of New York and America under the Eisenhower administration and travels to Puerto Rico to write for 'The San Juan Star'.

"Kemp begins the habit of drinking rum and becomes obsessed with the woman' Chenault' (Heard)..."

Also appearing in the film are Aaron Eckhart, Giovanni Ribisi, Richard Jenkins, Bill Smitrovich, Michael Rispoli, Julian Holloway, Amaury Nolasco, Marshall Bell, Karen Austin and Jason Smith.

'Gonzo' journalist Thompson wrote "The Rum Diary" novel in 1961, but the book was not published until 1998.

In 2007, producer Graham King acquired all rights to the novel and sought to film the adaptation under Warner Independent Pictures,...

Sneak Peek the new rum bottle-lettered poster supporting the upcoming feature "The Rum Diary", starring Johnny Depp.

The film is based on the novel of the same name by author Hunter S. Thompson, directed by Bruce Robinson, co-starring Amber Heard :

"...'Paul Kemp' (Depp) is an itinerant journalist who tires of New York and America under the Eisenhower administration and travels to Puerto Rico to write for 'The San Juan Star'. Kemp begins the habit of drinking rum and becomes obsessed with the woman' Chenault' (Heard)..."

Also appearing in the film are Aaron Eckhart, Giovanni Ribisi, Richard Jenkins, Bill Smitrovich, Michael Rispoli, Julian Holloway, Amaury Nolasco, Marshall Bell, Karen Austin and Jason Smith.

'Gonzo' journalist Thompson wrote "The Rum Diary" novel in 1961, but the book was not published until 1998.

In 2007, producer Graham King acquired all rights to the novel and sought to film the adaptation under Warner Independent Pictures,...

The Rum Diary Johnny Depp, Amber Heard Photos. The Johnny Depp, Amber Heard The Rum Diary (2010) movie photos from the Bruce Robinson directed film features the two movie stars in the throws of passion. The Rum Diary‘s plot synopsis: based on the book by Hunter R. Thompson, “The Rum Diary” tells the increasingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist Paul Kemp (Depp). Tired of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, Kemp travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local San Juan newspaper run by the downtrodden editor Lotterman (Jenkins). Adopting the rum-soaked lifestyle of the late ‘50s version of Hemingway’s “The Lost Generation,” Paul soon becomes entangled with a very attractive American woman, Chenault (Heard) and her fiancée Sanderson (Eckhart), a businessman involved in shady property development deals. It is within this world that Kemp...

Bruce Robionson, director of the British cult classic Withnail & I directs Hunter S. Thompson's "The Rum Diary". Johnny Depp is back to channel the manic journalist along with a stellar cast in Aaron Eckhart, Amber Heard, Giovanni Ribisi, Richard Jenkins and Karen Austin.

Synopsis:

Paul Kemp is a freelance journalist who finds himself at a critical turning point in his life while writing for a run-down newspaper in the Caribbean. Paul is challenged on many levels as he tries to carve out a more secure niche for himself amidst a group of lost souls all bent on self-destruction.

The Rum Diary sees release October, 2011.

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Sneak Peek the first trailer for "The Rum Diary", based on the novel of the same name by author Hunter S. Thompson, directed by Bruce Robinson, starring Johnny Depp and Amber Heard :

"...'Paul Kemp' (Depp) is an itinerant journalist who tires of New York and America under the Eisenhower administration and travels to Puerto Rico to write for 'The San Juan Star'. Kemp begins the habit of drinking rum and becomes obsessed with the woman' Chenault' (Heard)..."

Also appearing in the film are Aaron Eckhart, Giovanni Ribisi, Richard Jenkins, Bill Smitrovich, Michael Rispoli, Julian Holloway, Amaury Nolasco, Marshall Bell, Karen Austin and Jason Smith.

'Gonzo' journalist Thompson wrote "The Rum Diary" novel in 1961, but the book was not published until 1998.

In 2007, producer Graham King acquired all rights to the novel and sought to film the adaptation under Warner Independent Pictures, with Depp, who previously starred in the...

The Rum Diary Trailer. Bruce Robinson‘s The Rum Diary (2011) movie stars Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart, Richard Jenkins, Amber Heard, and Giovanni Ribisi. The Rum Diary‘s plot synopsis: based on the book by Hunter R. Thompson, “The Rum Diary” tells the increasingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist Paul Kemp (Depp). Tired of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, Kemp travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local San Juan newspaper run by the downtrodden editor Lotterman (Jenkins). Adopting the rum-soaked lifestyle of the late ‘50s version of Hemingway’s “The Lost Generation,” Paul soon becomes entangled with a very attractive American woman, Chenault (Heard) and her fiancée Sanderson (Eckhart), a businessman involved in shady property development deals. It is within this world that Kemp ultimately discovers his true voice as a writer and integrity as a man.

Sears and Kmart have teamed up to offer their customers a movie download service called Alphaline Entertainment.

Customers will be able to rent movies for $3.99 and purchase them for $12.99. This service is not only has the same price point as CinemaNow from Best Buy, it also uses Sonic’s RoxioNow platform for content delivery. Alphaline Entertainment's service will only be available to customers in the U.S.

This service will be rolled out to customers using in multiple phases and will eventually be available from a variety of connected devices. For more information about the service visit alphaline.roxionow.com.

If I have to get a new TV in the near future for the bedroom or office I will likely get one of the internet connected Vizio tv's. I can see a service like this working wonderfully on a TV or other product.

Does this sound like a service you would use?...

When you want to stream a movie online, are Sears and K-Mart the names that come to mind? Probably not. But Sears (which owns K-Mart) has launched a movie download service called Alphaline Entertainmant [1], and hopes to become a competitor with other more established sites. The goal is to provide a full line of digital purchases and rentals and "embed the services at a chip level" to a growing slate of digital devices. More info after the break. A press release announces the service, which is available now. Prices aren't great, but they might be competitive, at least for rentals. The Town will cost $19.99 to purchase as a digital download, but only $3.99 to rent. But that's the same cost to rent as Amazon, and the digital purchase price is ten dollars more at Alphaline. It's amusing to see Restrepo featured prominently on the front page, however, since that is streaming on Netflix as I write.