No Highway in the Sky
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1951 / B&W / 1:37 flat Academy / 99 min. / Street Date February 7, 2017 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring : James Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, Glynis Johns, Jack Hawkins, Janette Scott, Niall MacGinnis, Kenneth More, Ronald Squire, Elizabeth Allan, Jill Clifford, Felix Aylmer, Dora Bryan, Maurice Denham, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Bessie Love, Karel Stepanek.
Cinematography: Georges Périnal
Film Editor: Manuel del Campo
Original Music: Malcolm Arnold
Written by: R.C. Sherriff, Oscar Millard, Alec Coppel from the novel by Nevil Shute
Produced by: Louis D. Lighton
Directed by Henry Koster
A few years back, whenever a desired title came up on list for a Fox, Columbia or Warners’ Mod (made-on-demand) DVD, my first reaction was disappointment: we really want to see our favorites released in the better disc format, Blu-ray. But things have changed. As Mod announcements thin out, we have seen an explosion of library titles remastered in HD.
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1951 / B&W / 1:37 flat Academy / 99 min. / Street Date February 7, 2017 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring : James Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, Glynis Johns, Jack Hawkins, Janette Scott, Niall MacGinnis, Kenneth More, Ronald Squire, Elizabeth Allan, Jill Clifford, Felix Aylmer, Dora Bryan, Maurice Denham, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Bessie Love, Karel Stepanek.
Cinematography: Georges Périnal
Film Editor: Manuel del Campo
Original Music: Malcolm Arnold
Written by: R.C. Sherriff, Oscar Millard, Alec Coppel from the novel by Nevil Shute
Produced by: Louis D. Lighton
Directed by Henry Koster
A few years back, whenever a desired title came up on list for a Fox, Columbia or Warners’ Mod (made-on-demand) DVD, my first reaction was disappointment: we really want to see our favorites released in the better disc format, Blu-ray. But things have changed. As Mod announcements thin out, we have seen an explosion of library titles remastered in HD.
- 1/21/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Lorraine Chase will return to 'Emmerdale' in a tribute episode to late actor Richard Thorp. The 62-year-old actress is to reprise her role as Steph Stokes, the daughter of Alan Turner, who Richard played for more than 30 years until his death in May aged 81, in a special episode which will mark the fictional death of the legendary character. She said: ''l was devastated when l heard the news that my dear friend, Richard Thorp had died. He was a wonderful, joyous man, a great actor, and l felt privileged to have worked with him so closely. ''When 'Emmerdale'...
- 9/12/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
'Emmerdale' is to dedicate an episode to Richard Thorp next week. An hour-long edition on Tuesday (04.06.13) will pay tribute to the late actor, who died last week aged 81, as it features his final appearance as much-loved character Alan Turner - who he played for more than 30 years - a show spokesperson confirmed to Digital Spy. Several of Richard's co-stars paid tribute to him following his passing including Natalie Anderson - who portrays brunette beauty Alicia Metcalfe - who described him as a ''lovely, wonderful man''. She wrote on Twitter: ''Just received the v sad news about the...
- 5/29/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
'Emmerdale' is to dedicate an episode to Richard Thorp next week. An hour-long edition on Tuesday (04.06.13) will pay tribute to the late actor, who died last week aged 81, as it features his final appearance as much-loved character Alan Turner - who he played for more than 30 years - a show spokesperson confirmed to Digital Spy. Several of Richard's co-stars paid tribute to him following his passing including Natalie Anderson - who portrays brunette beauty Alicia Metcalfe - who described him as a ''lovely, wonderful man''. She wrote on Twitter: ''Just received the v sad news about the...
- 5/29/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
'Emmerdale' is to dedicate an episode to Richard Thorp next week. An hour-long edition on Tuesday (04.06.13) will pay tribute to the late actor, who died last week aged 81, as it features his final appearance as much-loved character Alan Turner - who he played for more than 30 years - a show spokesperson confirmed to Digital Spy. Several of Richard's co-stars paid tribute to him following his passing including Natalie Anderson - who portrays brunette beauty Alicia Metcalfe - who described him as a ''lovely, wonderful man''. She wrote on Twitter: ''Just received the v sad news about the...
- 5/27/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
'Emmerdale' star Richard Thorp has died aged 81. The actor was the ITV soap's longest serving cast member after playing much-loved character Alan Turner in the show for more than 30 years following his first appearance on March 23, 1982, and Series Producer Kate Oates has led tributes to the legendary star. She said: ''Richard's death is a sad loss to Emmerdale, of which he was at the heart for so many wonderful years. Richard had a brilliant sense of humour and he will be missed by every single member of our production whose lives he touched.'' In a post on...
- 5/22/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
'Emmerdale' star Richard Thorp has died aged 81. The actor was the ITV soap's longest serving cast member after playing much-loved character Alan Turner in the show for more than 30 years following his first appearance on March 23, 1982, and Series Producer Kate Oates has led tributes to the legendary star. She said: ''Richard's death is a sad loss to Emmerdale, of which he was at the heart for so many wonderful years. Richard had a brilliant sense of humour and he will be missed by every single member of our production whose lives he touched.'' In a post on...
- 5/22/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
'Emmerdale' star Richard Thorp has died aged 81. The actor was the ITV soap's longest serving cast member after playing much-loved character Alan Turner in the show for more than 30 years following his first appearance on March 23, 1982, and Series Producer Kate Oates has led tributes to the legendary star. She said: ''Richard's death is a sad loss to Emmerdale, of which he was at the heart for so many wonderful years. Richard had a brilliant sense of humour and he will be missed by every single member of our production whose lives he touched.'' In a post on...
- 5/21/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale's longest-serving actor Richard Thorp has advised the soap's cast to "cover up" any mistakes they might make in Wednesday night's live episode. The 80-year-old, who plays Alan Turner on the ITV1 show, has experience of live television thanks to his long career in the industry.
> 'Emmerdale's 40th anniversary - full coverage Thorp told BBC Breakfast: "I was in a thing called Emergency-Ward 10, and for the first four years, the whole thing was live. "If anything goes wrong, it's like being in a repertory company, you've just got to keep going! You've (more)...
> 'Emmerdale's 40th anniversary - full coverage Thorp told BBC Breakfast: "I was in a thing called Emergency-Ward 10, and for the first four years, the whole thing was live. "If anything goes wrong, it's like being in a repertory company, you've just got to keep going! You've (more)...
- 10/16/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale stalwart Alan Turner has emerged as the bookies' favourite to be killed off in the soap's upcoming 40th anniversary live episode. Show bosses recently confirmed that one character will die when Emmerdale goes live later this month, although the identity of the unlucky individual is being kept firmly under wraps.
> 'Emmerdale' 40th anniversary - full coverage Bookmaker Ladbrokes has now told Radio Times that it is placing Alan as the frontrunner in the mystery, leading the way with odds of 3/1. Actor Richard Thorp has played the role (more)...
> 'Emmerdale' 40th anniversary - full coverage Bookmaker Ladbrokes has now told Radio Times that it is placing Alan as the frontrunner in the mystery, leading the way with odds of 3/1. Actor Richard Thorp has played the role (more)...
- 10/4/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk is left disappointed as his plan for an unusual proposal goes wrong in tonight's (March 12) episode of the soap. Turner (Richard Thorp) thwarts Paddy's plan to propose to Rhona (Zoe Henry) at the pub when he insists that the couple join him for lunch. Marlon (Mark Charnock) soon tries to help, but makes matters worse by accidentally revealing Leo's T-shirt, which says, (more)...
- 3/12/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
New York Post: What death of the soap opera says about our economy, unions
Union super-minimum wages lead directly to high unemployment. AFTRA requires each of the main performers to be paid at least $913 a day, but stars get much more.
Seventeen Writers Guild jobs disappear when the two ABC soaps go dark. They aren’t getting paid in Palmolive, either. Head writers (of whom there might be more than one) get at least $35,345 a week. Writing expenses are minimal on reality, which the WGA hasn’t successfully penetrated yet.
An AFTRA source who didn’t want to be identified says, “We’re certainly mindful of the challenges the industry faces,” although not mindful enough to back down on their main goal: “We want to increase pay and benefits for our members.”
Hundreds of Iatse members are going to be out of work. Even unionized reality programs like ABC’s...
Union super-minimum wages lead directly to high unemployment. AFTRA requires each of the main performers to be paid at least $913 a day, but stars get much more.
Seventeen Writers Guild jobs disappear when the two ABC soaps go dark. They aren’t getting paid in Palmolive, either. Head writers (of whom there might be more than one) get at least $35,345 a week. Writing expenses are minimal on reality, which the WGA hasn’t successfully penetrated yet.
An AFTRA source who didn’t want to be identified says, “We’re certainly mindful of the challenges the industry faces,” although not mindful enough to back down on their main goal: “We want to increase pay and benefits for our members.”
Hundreds of Iatse members are going to be out of work. Even unionized reality programs like ABC’s...
- 4/24/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Emmerdale veteran Richard Thorp has decided to sell his Welsh home and move closer to the show's Leeds-based studios. The 78-year-old actor, who plays long-standing character Alan Turner, currently lives in a four-bedroom country house in Powys, meaning that he has a long commute every time he is required on set for his soap scenes. Speaking to Wales On Sunday, Thorp explained: "It's simply a question of age and work. I've been here for 13 or 14 years and I have totally loved living here. "But I'm getting on a bit and it is a hell of a long drive to work. It didn't matter when I was doing a lot of work and I would stay for a few days, but I find myself doing a 150-mile trip (more)...
- 10/25/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Richard Thorp has revealed hat he encourages young actors not to stay in Emmerdale "too long". The actor, who joined the soap in 1982 as Alan Turner, told the Radio Times that he had never left as he did not believe he was good enough to land another job. "I ought to have regrets about staying, but I'm the laziest human being alive so I don't," he said. "The advice I've given to young actors has been not to stay too long. I told one actor he was too good to stay, and happily he left and has gone on to forge a good career. There was no point in me (more)...
- 8/17/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale actor Richard Thorp has criticised the ITV soap for introducing new characters too fast. Earlier this year the 78-year-old actor, who has played Alan Turner for over 28 years, returned to filming after taking a break due to health problems. "Being part of the old guard, I think they bring in too many new characters too quickly," he told (more)...
- 8/17/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale veteran Richard Thorp has returned to filming at the soap after taking a leave of absence for health reasons, Digital Spy can confirm. The 78-year-old, who plays Alan Turner on the Yorkshire-based drama, has been recuperating for the past eight months after having his right knee replaced. However, Thorp is now on the road to recovery and finally went back to work last week. He is due to return to screens in six weeks' time. In an interview with the Evening Courier, the actor joked that he is keen to show Emmerdale fans that he is still alive after such a long break. He explained: "I was hobbling round (more)...
- 3/11/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Former Blake's 7 star Paul Darrow has signed up for a guest stint in ITV1 soap Emmerdale. The actor, best known for his role as Kerr Avon on the sci-fi show, will play Alan Turner's (Richard Thorp) old friend Eddy Fox in ten episodes of the Yorkshire-based programme. Eddy, described as a 'funloving' character, will make his first appearance in July when he arrives in the Dales on a trike. Darrow told The Sun: "I am delighted to be appearing in Emmerdale. My character (more)...
- 5/23/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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