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Reel.com Only Online Source for Scarce 'Star Wars Trilogy'; Online Movie Store Feels the Force With the Launch of Its Star Wars Store
EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 1999--Reel.com
(http://www.reel.com)(Nasdaq:HLYW), the leading online movie store,
today announced that it is still selling copies of the "Star Wars
Trilogy: Special Edition," making it the only known online destination
to currently offer the much sought-after boxed set for purchase.
This limited-time offer kicks off the launch of the Reel.com Star
Wars(R) Store, an homage to the most popular science fiction movie of
all time. Offering VHS copies of the movies and a wide assortment of
collectibles, the store also features exclusive editorial content to
give movie lovers a unique look at the Star Wars phenomenon.
"Reel.com is here to help fans feed their craving for all things
Star Wars," stated Jeff Jordan, CEO of Reel.com. "Our movie buyers
secured thousands of additional copies of the 'Star Wars Trilogy:
Special Edition' so that our customers can have exclusive access to
this cinematic legend during the height of the Star Wars craze. Plus,
our editors developed proprietary content to help fans discover the
forces behind these films."
Star Wars Trilogy -- Own A Piece of History
Already a collector's item, the "Star Wars Trilogy" contains the
remastered theatrically released versions that feature enhanced
special effects and additional footage. Each of the three films, "Star
Wars," "The Empire Strikes Back," and "Return of the Jedi," are
available individually and also feature the enhanced special effects
and additional footage.
For the youngest Star Wars fans, the Star Wars Animated Classics
are available, including "Ewoks -- The Haunted Village" and "Droids:
The Pirates and the Prince." All Special Edition titles are no longer
in print and are available at Reel.com for a limited time, while
supplies last.
Reel.com's Salute to Star Wars
The Star Wars Store also includes Reel.com's editors reliving the
excitement of the Star Wars films and exploring their profound effect
on American cinema. The editors' salute to Star Wars takes an in-depth
look at the legacy of these groundbreaking movies, examining how the
sci-fi genre and movies in general have been forever transformed by
the Star Wars phenomenon. And, there are also 101 Things You Never
Knew About Star Wars, a trivia lover's delight that focuses on all
four of the episodes, including the latest.
Ever wonder what happened to the cast of Star Wars? Everyone
knows that Han Solo (Harrison Ford) went on to become a box office
success, but what about the others? Did you know that Princess Leia
(Carrie Fisher) was most recently in the hit movie "The Wedding
Singer"? And what ever happened to the actor who played Chewbacca?
Tune into Reel.com's "Star Wars: Where Are They Now?" article for the
answers.
In addition, Reel.com's editors review the far-reaching
importance of George Lucas, not only on films, but on sound technology
and education. Film lovers are invited to explore his influences, his
struggles, and his early films such as "American Graffiti" and "THX
1138."
Coming Soon
Stay tuned as Reel.com gears up for the sale of Star Wars
collectibles. Beginning May 5, Reel.com's Star Wars Store will offer
the new movie posters, CDs, and collectibles that are poised to be the
summer's hottest sellers. Reel.com is also creating a newsletter to
notify interested customers as soon as the products are available for
purchase.
About Reel.com, Inc.
Reel.com (http://www.reel.com and AOL Keyword: REEL) is the
leading Internet-based movie store offering over 100,000 VHS and 2,500
DVD titles for sale. Reel.com also features proprietary editorial
content to help customers select movies. The staff of writers for the
site includes film school graduates, video store veterans,
screenwriters, and scores of other film experts.
Reel.com's current Internet partners include AOL, Excite, @Home
Network, Chicago Sun Times, E! Online, Film.com, PlanetOut, Turner
Home Entertainment, and TV Guide Entertainment Network. Reel.com was
named the "Best Place to Buy Videos" by Yahoo Internet Life magazine.
Reel.com is a subsidiary of Hollywood Entertainment, Corp.
(Nasdaq:HLYW), dba Hollywood Video, the second largest video store
chain in the United States, with over 1,260 stores in 42 states.
Note to Editors: For more information, please contact Pamela
Coddington at 510/549-3333 ext. 221 or pamelac@reel.com.
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James,
I am posting thie above from AOL. I copied from AOL and pasted from AOL as you tell by the profile comment at the bottom.
I suspect you have a glitch on your computer. Maybe re-install AOL software??
Ps, Glenn, speaking of PR, I'm going back to work in Seattle. Can you
find out for me, who does Bezos's PR? A friend of mine told me that the
hyped Bezos brilliance is not just his. It's his PR firm and you can bet
your ass that I'll do whatever it takes to hire them.:-)
I will try and find out this weekend or even tomorrow.
I have a question, were you talking about pasting to TMF or on SI?
Glenn |
