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Academy Awards Best Picture Winners
Every year only one film is deemed Best Picture of the Year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. From the sweeping scope of Gone with the Wind to the epic drama of Schindler's List, this Collection allows you to enjoy over seventy years of Oscar-winning greats representing the pinnacles of achievement since 1929. (Currently 73 titles).
For the ultimate in cinematic excellence, Kaleidescape presents a comprehensive collection of the Academy Award winning and nominated titles that are currently available on DVD, spanning seven decades of Oscar™ history. Judge for yourself which film should have won the coveted statuette or simply sit back and enjoy the best films Hollywood has to offer. (Currently 346 titles, we have substituted the entire Godfather collection as 1 line item).
A continuing series of important, classic and contemporary films. Fellini. Truffaut. Kurosawa. Soderbergh. The discriminating viewer recognizes the contributions of extraordinary filmmakers from around the world who have made cinema more than just entertainment. The Criterion Collection Catalog delivers a diverse series of artistically superior films, created with the highest quality digital transfers and presented with insightful commentari. (Currently 277 titles).
Having trouble finding a film that the whole family can agree upon? We have the answer. From the non-stop action of The Incredibles to the unforgettable songs of Mary Poppins, the Kaleidescape Family Collection has been assembled with something for everyone to enjoy. Young and old alike will be entertained for hours with this set of specially selected movie magic. (Currently 105 titles).
Discover the best Unplugged Performances in the MTV Unplugged series. Experience the live sound with out all of the amplification and concert hall in the way. Sit back and get a personal, 1 on 1 performance from your favorite artists and hear them like you have never heard them before.
Respected New York Times film critics serve as your personal guide to outstanding movies from off the beaten path with their book, The Best DVDs You've Never Seen, Just Missed or Almost Forgotten. Fill the gaps in your film library with over 400 of these overlooked and under-appreciated DVDs and use the critical reviews in the book as your viewing companion. Explore insightful documentaries, brilliant independent features and forgotten foreign fare, all recommended by the film critics of The New York Times. (Currently 420 titles).
Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of this world-renowned distribution company with Essential Art House: 50 Years of Janus Films, an expansive collectors' box set featuring fifty classic films on DVD and a beautifully illustrated hardcover book that tells the story of Janus Films through an essay by film historian Peter Cowie, a tribute from Martin Scorsese, and notes on each of the fifty films. (Currently 50 titles).
Educating and entertaining preschoolers;
Kaleidescape has carefully created a collection of titles specifically aimed at educating and entertaining children of preschool age. Our catalog of titles showcases the best that children’s entertainment has to offer from engaging stories that teach valuable life lessons to silly songs that help build language skills. Preschoolers will be enchanted for hours while interacting with and being entertained by vibrant color. (Currently 91 titles).
Inspirational tales of sporting achievement. The thrill of victory! The agony of defeat! These quintessential emotions lie in the heart of many of cinema\'s finest moments. The Sports Collection is packed full of critically acclaimed and popular sports movies and documentaries that reflect the human desire to reach new goals and overcome adversity. From boxing to baseball, hockey to horse racing, this collection will satisfy everyone\'s need to cheer. (Currently 112 titles).
The Janus Film Collection (available as individual titles)
Now you can 50 Years of Janus Films, an expansive collectors\' box set featuring fifty classic films on DVD and a beautifully illustrated hardcover book that tells the story of Janus Films through an essay by film historian Peter Cowie, a tribute from Martin Scorsese, and notes on each of the fifty films. (Currently 50 titles).
The availability of CDs and DVDs is based upon distribution and production status. While we have several resources, the movies that are included within any Collection are subject to change without notice. If a title is unavailable or backordered, or if several Collections for the same client include identical titles, those duplicates may be removed, an appropriate substitution may be made and/or the price may be adjusted accordingly, all at TERRA-SAN's sole discretion at any time without notice.
