Looks like Criterion is the only label left that can still get a Fox title pried out from Disney, as they have announced "Flight Of The Phoenix" for March 22.
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Criterion To Release "Flight Of The Phoenix"
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Eric Paddon
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AndyDursin
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Re: Criterion To Release "Flight Of The Phoenix"
I bought the UK release a while back and the fact it didn't trickle out then makes me think this was a deal they secured years ago, sort of like the Salkind/Lester MUSKETEERS which they are also sitting on.
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Re: Criterion To Release "Flight Of The Phoenix"
I have the UK release, but pleased this is finally being released over here. Great film. 
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Eric Paddon
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Re: Criterion To Release "Flight Of The Phoenix"
Got my copy yesterday and went through the film. Looked very good overall. The extras were a bit spartan (an interview discussing Aldrich and another feature on Stewart's history as a pilot) but a commentary probably wouldn't have added too much.
In all the times I've seen this film though, I can never for the life of me figure out how Ian Bannen got a Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for a part that isn't very significant. He just happens to be there and other than cracking some jokes he isn't even one of the more distinctive supporting characters in the film.
In all the times I've seen this film though, I can never for the life of me figure out how Ian Bannen got a Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for a part that isn't very significant. He just happens to be there and other than cracking some jokes he isn't even one of the more distinctive supporting characters in the film.