We told you we would be making a major announcement about The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and here it is: commencing with the latest issue (#9), Cinema Retro will be covering each of the eight U.N.C.L.E feature
films in depth. The films were derived from two-part episodes of the TV
series and some were supplemented with additional footage used to
sex-up the films or to extend the running time. Initially, we planned
to cover all the films in one feature. However, upon examination, we
discovered that the stories behind these movies were so fascinating
that we've decided to devote a section to every film over the next
three seasons of the magazine. This will be the most in-depth study of these motion pictures
ever undertaken. U.N.C..L..E expert Craig Henderson will be
authoring most of the pieces which are supplemented by rare movie
stills, international advertising posters and rare trade magazine
advertisements. The fact that this series commences with the soon-to-be released DVD collection of
the U.N.C.L.E. series from Time Life is pure coincidence - but a
delightful one. Our magazine has contributed to the forthcoming set by providing certain rare materials. Additionally, Cinema Retro Editor-in-Chief Lee Pfeiffer will discuss the series history and impact on the new bonus documentaries contained in the DVD set. (The DVD set will not be available in retail outlets but you will be able to pre-order it from the Cinema Retro site). Details about the official release date and retail price will be announced shortly.
As
regular readers of Cinema Retro know, both David McCallum and Robert
Vaughn have been ardent supporters of the magazine. David's interview
column is possibly the most popular feature we've ever showcased in the
magazine. We look forward to getting more insights from both actors
during the promotional period of the DVD set. Meanwhile, the series on
the U.N.C.L.E. feature films commences with the latest issue - #9 with 6 pages of fascinating insights and photos from To Trap a Spy.
The issue is packed with plenty of other great features including a ten
page tribute to Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry, David McCallum's
memories of The Greatest Story Ever Told, James Bond girl Luciana Paluzzi's interview in which she recalls making Thunderball, special effects genius Ray Harryhausen grants an exclusive interview, an interview with In Like Flint beauty Jean Hale, the inside story on the making of Stephen King's Salem's Lot,
Raymond Benson's 10 best films of 1967, and plenty more. In an age in
which most other film magazines have Brad and Angelina on the cover,
there is no other publication that will cover these topics and stars -
except for Cinema Retro. Coming in issue #10- the making of The Spy With My Face, the second U.N.C.L.E. feature film.
Closing Channel D!
Lee and Dave
Note to North American subscribers: this issue is expected to arrive next week and will be sent out to you as soon as it arrives.