January 20, 2013
Now here is a date for the diary of any movie buff or fan of Hollywood’s greatest golden couple Doris Day and Rock Hudson. On January 20th 2013 at 9am (Pacific Time), Doris Day’s beloved Animal Foundation will be putting the entire script of the star’s hit 1959 romantic comedy movie ‘Pillow Talk’ up for auction ...
November 11, 2012
Doris Day fans are in for a monumentus treat this happy holiday season as throughout December 2012 the BFI Southbank will present a season devoted to the American movie star. BFI Southbank (formerly known as the National Film Theatre) is the leading repertory cinema in the United Kingdom. It hosts over 2,000 classic and contemporary ...
February 22, 2012
In January 2012, we announced how Universal Pictures USA were this year celebrating its 100th anniversary by releasing on Blu-ray “newly restored” editions of 13 of its most iconic films. The chosen titles include Doris Day and Rock Hudson’s 1959 box office hit ‘Pillow Talk‘. In our initial article we made a plea to the ...
February 13, 2012
As previously reported, Universal Pictures celebrates its 100th anniversary by restoring 13 of its most iconic films – this includes Doris Day and Rock Hudson’s 1959 film “Pillow Talk“. The newly restored film transfer of “Pillow Talk” can now be pre-ordered from amazon.com and will be released in North America on Blu-ray format on the ...
October 31, 2011
On Saturday, 29 October 2011, Doris Day was named the recipient of a lifetime achievement award by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA). Founded in 1975, the LAFCA comprises of Los Angeles-based, professional film critics who honour screen excellence on both sides of the camera. The organisation’s president, Brent Simon, said in a statement ...
July 4, 2011
Mattel released on the 16 June 2011 their Barbie Collector “Pillow Talk” gift set which features Ken and Barbie paying homage to their on-screen idols Doris and Rock! The “Pillow Talk” gift set retails for around $70-80USDs (item #V7160) and is available now from all good toy stores across the USA and Canada (e.g. Toys ...
May 27, 2009
Universal Studios are to release a new edition of the much adored romantic comedy “Pillow Talk” which first paired Doris Day with Rock Hudson. Universal Studios have just confirmed for me the full release information for the 2009 “50th anniversary” DVD edition of their box office hit movie. In short, you’ll get some new specially ...
October 31, 2008
Free from her seven year contract with Warner Brothers, Doris Day was finally able to consider tempting offers from other Hollywood studios; allowing the opportunity for husband/manager, Marty Melcher to attain producer credit on almost all her future movies… Fortunately, her first choice was a winner and there must have been no hesitation in accepting ...
October 29, 2008
An American doll maker has paid tribute to Doris Day by creating dolls based on two of her most iconic movie roles. I felt compelled to tell you all about a very talented lady named Alesia Newman-Breen, who is an actress, sculptor, graphic artist, writer, wife and mother living in suburban Baltimore, Maryland with her ...
April 1, 2004
‘Lover Comes Back’ makes its DVD debut on the ‘Romance Collection’ – a new North American 3-disc set released on the 6 April 2004. What a simply stunning tribute to Doris Day and Rock Hudson, two of Hollywood’s biggest & best loved stars. This DVD boxset is a real cut above the rest. Open the ...