The British division of Sony Music are following up on the Top 10 success of Doris Day’s ‘My Heart’ album with a new “digitally remastered” music compilation.

The new album is due for release on Monday, 5 March 2012 and is a career spanning retrospective containing 25 recordings. These include hit singles and best album cuts from the 1950s and ’60s plus two songs from Ms. Day’s most recent hit album. We understand Ms. Day was involved on this project and gave her input on the song selection and cover artwork.

‘The Ultimate Collection’ is available now for pre-order from amazon.co.uk (UK) & amazon.com (USA) and will retail around £10 UK Pounds.

“The Ultimate Collection features everything from lushly-orchestrated ballads to bouncy novelty numbers, on which Doris Day imbued with both ease and conviction, bringing her natural warmth, impeccable phrasing and honest emotion to every song. These qualities also contributed to Doris ranking as one of the most admired film actresses of all time.” – Sony Music PR Team

THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION
Released: 5 March 2012
Pre-Order from amazon.co.uk & amazon.com

1. Move Over Darling
2. Whatever Will Be, Will Be [Que Sera, Sera]
3. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps  (from the ‘Strictly Ballroom’ film soundtrack)
4. Heaven Tonight
5. Oops (as featured in the recent British TV commercial)
6. Pillow Talk
7. Sentimental Journey
8. Cuddle Up A Little Closer
9. A Very Precious Love
10. Secret Love
11. Don’t Take Your Love From Me
12. Teacher’s Pet
13. It’s Magic
14. The Song Is You
15. The Deadwood Stage
16. Love Me Or Leave Me
17. Fly Me To The Moon [In Other Words]
18. Dream A Little Dream Of Me
19. You’ll Never Walk Alone
20. Lullaby Of Broadway
21. Close Your Eyes
22. Everybody Loves A Lover
23. Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered
24. When I Fall In Love
25. My Heart

Doris Day’s hilarious comedy caper ‘Caprice‘ co-starring Richard Harris finally comes to DVD format in the UK on 5 March 2012.

The new ‘Region 2′ DVD is released on Second Sight Films but unlike the North American edition which came out in 2007 will not contain any bonus features.

In the fast paced comedy which is full of laughs and suspense Doris Day plays Patricia Fowler, a spy hired to work undercover at a cosmetics company to discover a new formula that the firm is planning to market. But it soon transpires make up is not the only product they’re selling, the company is involved in an international drug-smuggling ring and Patricia finds herself doing battle with ruthless agents. She joins forces with fellow spy Christopher White (Richard Harris) as the pair take on evil genius Stuart Clancy (Ray Walston).

CAPRICE
Label: Second Sight Films, UK
Item Number: 2NDVD3224
General Release Date: 5 March 2012
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- Format: Region 2
- Ratio: 2.35:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen)
- Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0
- Colour: PAL
- Language: English

TCM GREATEST CLASSIC LEGENDS: DORIS DAY
Label: Warner Home Video USA
UPC: 883929233243 / Item Number: WBD923324
General Release Date: 13 March 2012
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- Format: Region 1 – Colour NTSC
- Number of Discs: 4
- Language: English
- Packaging Type: VIVA 4 Disc 15mm Case

On the 30 April 2012, Universal Pictures celebrates its 100th anniversary and to celebrate the studio has revealed a restoration of 13 of its most iconic films which include Doris Day and Rock Hudson’s 1959 romantic comedy “Pillow Talk“.

We understand the newly restored film transfer of “Pillow Talk” will be released in North America on Blu-ray format on the 1 May 2012. This is notably the first ever Doris Day film to receive a Blu-ray release and the all new picture quality is described as “erupting with dazzling color and detail”.

Other titles to receive the special restoration treatment are “All Quiet on the Western Front”, “The Birds”, Abbott & Costello’s “Buck Privates”, “Dracula” (1931), the Spanish-language “Dracula” filmed on the same set at night, “Frankenstein”, “Jaws”, “Schindler’s List”, “Out of Africa”, “Bride of Frankenstein”, “The Sting” and “To Kill a Mockingbird”. The restorations, will be released throughout the studio’s year-long centennial celebration and took three to six months each and cost $250,000 to $600,000 per title.

We do hope Universal reverts to using the adorable 2003 “Pillow Talk” DVD Cover Sleeve we really were disappointed by the 2009 DVD cover. Leave your comments below!

Join our free email news list (on the right of this page) to be notified when the Blu-ray release goes on pre-order.

With standard definition DVDs becoming less and less individually valuable, studios are opting to re-package their most popular catalogue titles into multi-disc sets without the premium price tag that used to be associated with a boxset. A fine example of this ever growing trend came about after the partnering of two American giants Warner Home Video with Turner Classic Movies. This resulted in a series of four-film ‘Region 1′ DVD sets under the guise of “TCM Greatest Classic Legends”.

Due out on the 13 March 2012 are three new sets from Warner/TCM which include one dedicated to darling Doris Day, Katharine Hepburn and Gangsters.

The new Doris Day set offers fans on a budget a wonderful array of pictures. These include her debut ROMANCE ON THE HIGH SEAS (1948), the much loved musical-western CALAMITY JANE (1953), the dramatic biopic LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME (1955) and fun family comedy PLEASE DON’T EAT THE DAISIES (1960).

TCM GREATEST CLASSIC LEGENDS: DORIS DAY
Label: Warner Home Video USA
UPC: 883929233243 / Item Number: WBD923324
General Release Date: 13 March 2012
Order the DVD from amazon.com

- Format: Region 1 – Colour NTSC
- Number of Discs: 4
- Language: English
- Packaging Type: VIVA 4 Disc 15mm Case

With the NEW YEAR fast approaching we thought we’d massively reduce the price of our 2012 Doris Day calendar to an unmissable £6.49 with UK delivery and ONLY $13.99USD with worldwide delivery.

// SALE ENDS THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER 2011 //

Remember folks proceeds from every sale made benefit the Doris Day Animal Foundation.

So treat yourself to a calendar today. You just can’t lose as not only do you help our four-legged friends but you also gain a lovely calendar to enjoy day after day in the new year!

Order Link: http://www.dorisdaytribute.com/Doris-Day-2012-wall-calendar.htm

The happy holiday season would simply not be the same without a sprinkling of magic from darling Doris Day. Below are five essential items which we think would brighten the cold winter months whilst setting the scene for some very special new Christmas memories.

Everyone at the ‘Discovering Doris’ website wishes you all a safe and happy time during this special season. Please do not forget though to keep your eyes and ears open for those two and four legged friends who may need an extra helping hand as temperatures drop and mother nature plays havoc.

FIVE ESSENTIAL FAMILY HOLIDAY GIFTS:

#1 – THE DORIS DAY CHRISTMAS ALBUM
from Columbia/Sony Music UK
Order the CD from amazon.co.uk or amazon.com.

“The sound, feeling and warm atmosphere conveyed throughout Doris Day’s 1964 studio album truly captures the heart and spirit of the season. This digitally re-mastered CD re-issue from Sony Music/Columbia utilises the same cover sleeve photograph from the original LP release plus benefits from the inclusion of three rare bonus tracks.”

1. Silver Bells
2. I’ll Be Home For Christmas
3. Snowfall
4. Toyland
5. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
6. Be A Child At Christmas Time
7. Winter Wonderland
8. The Christmas Song
9. Christmas Present
10. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
11. The Christmas Waltz
12. White Christmas
13. Deck The Hall With Boughs Of Holly [Bonus Track]
14. I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm [Bonus Track]
15. Let No Walls Divide (Overdubbed version) [Bonus Track]

#2 – CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
from MPI Home Video USA
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“This ‘Region 1′ DVD bundles together all the Christmas episodes of Doris Day’s TV sitcom ‘The Doris Day Show’ plus many rare newsreels – including Christmas footage – as well as long-lost 1950s holiday broadcasts of The Doris Day Show radio series featuring performances of “Silent Night” and “Hark The Herald Angels Sing”.”

Included episodes:

• “A Two Family Christmas” (from Season 2)
• “It’s Christmas Time In The City” (from Season 3)
• “Whodunnity, Doris?” (from Season 4)

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

#3 – 2012 DORIS DAY CALENDAR
from DorisDayTribute.com
Order the calendar here.

“Prepare to be taken on a Sentimental Journey as you admire 13 classic images of the Hollywood music and movie icon. All images for this calendar were personally selected by Ms. Day and professionally scanned in high resolution from original photographic prints, transparencies or negatives (ensuring optimum print quality). Proceeds again benefit the Doris Day Animal Foundation.”

#4 – CALAMITY JANE
from Warner Home Video
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“This film has to be the ultimate family movie filled with lots of super sing-a-long moments for everyone to join in with. For decades Doris Day’s colourful and much adored on screen character Calamity has charmed generations of movie lovers.”

#5 – MY HEART (US Edition)
from Arwin Productions USA
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“2011 was the year that Doris Day made a triumphant return to the pop charts with this her latest album containing previously unreleased recordings from the 1980s. This special US edition – released by Ms. Day’s own production company Arwin – features an exclusive bonus track with proceeds from sales benefiting her American-based Animal Foundation.”

1. Hurry, It’s Lovely Up Here +
2. Daydream +
3. Way I Dreamed It +
4. Heaven Tonight +
5. My One & Only Love
6. My Heart  +
7. You Are So Beautiful +
8. Life Is Just A Bowl of Cherries
9. Disney Girls +
10. Stewball + [US Edition - Bonus Track]
    [Duet: Doris Day with Terry Melcher]
11. My Buddy
12. Happy Endings +
    [Sung by Terry with introduction by Doris Day]
13. Ohio

+ Previously Unreleased Song

Below is an example of their work comparing a photograph we had scanned for our 2011 calendar with their stunning re-scan and all-new restoration work. What a difference hey!

What is your end goal when cleaning up vintage movie transparencies and negatives?
Here at Metro Imaging, we provide finished images that retain all the subtle values of the original work and at the same time reinvigorate the vintage work back to their original physical condition. This is often a delicate and subjective task undertaken so as not to make the images too clinical and ‘cleaned up’.

Why is it better to use your drum scan technique opposed to a everyday flatbed scanning equipment?
Drum scanning images such as this will provide a superior working platform for any retoucher and printer to work from. The originals are so well executed that drum scanning picked up all the relevant values.

What are the core values that Metro Imaging follow?
We pride ourselves in the care and attention applied to all work whether vintage or contemporary. With such high internal regulation and standards we are the company of choice when handling fragile material, with longstanding relationships with numerous archives and institutes as well as rare private estates. Staff are well versed in the safe handling and production of fragile material and each individual is empowered to take responsibility for their work and to deal directly with clients.

We saw some of your stunning restorations work on a series of beautiful photographs of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. What type of people use your services?
We work with many of the most prestigious individuals, photographers and galleries on a global scale – but more importantly it doesn’t matter who we deal with or at what level they are working, whether Royal patronage or supporting and mentoring students, we treat everyone with care, attention and respect.

For more information about Metro Imaging, visit www.metroimaging.co.uk

We are thrilled to reveal that on Friday, 2 December 2011, Doris Day will finally release her latest album “My Heart” in her home country of the USA.

In September 2011, the album was notably a ‘Top 10′ chart hit in the United Kingdom but until now has only been available to her American fans on import.

The new US release is courtesy of the GRAMMY award winning star’s own label Arwin Productions and will be distributed stateside by the Californian based City Hall Records.

We understand Ms. Day is treating her American fans to the bonus track “Stewball” which she has selected as an exclusive for the American edition of her album. The traditional folk ballad about a race horse is a charming duet with her late son Terry Melcher which very appropriately expresses Doris’ never-ending love of animals. This song is another previously unreleased track, that originates from the recording sessions Doris undertook with her son during the mid-1980s.

“My Heart”  is available now to pre-order from amazon.com on CD format. It will also be released in due course on digital download via iTunes USA.

All proceeds from the American release of the album will go to Ms. Day’s animal welfare organisation, the Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF).

We will be revealing shortly the US press schedule as well as launching a new competition to win copies of the album. Please stop back here in the next few days!

MY HEART (US Edition)
Label: Arwin Productions USA
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1. Hurry, It’s Lovely Up Here (Written by Alan Jay Lerner & Burton Lane) +
2. Daydream (Written by John Sebastian) +
3. Way I Dreamed It (Written by Bruce Johnston & Terry Melcher) +
4. Heaven Tonight (Written by Bruce Johnston) +
5. My One & Only Love (Written by Robert Mellin & Guy Wood)
6. My Heart (Written by Bruce Johnston & Terry Melcher) +
7. You Are So Beautiful (Written by Billy Preston & Bruce Fisher) +
8. Life Is Just A Bowl of Cherries (Written by Ray Henderson & Les Brown)
9. Disney Girls (Written by Bruce Johnston) +
10. Stewball (Traditional Song – Arranged by Terry Melcher) ~
11. My Buddy (Written by Walter Donaldson & Gus Kahn)
12. Happy Endings (Bruce Johnston & Terry Melcher) +
    [Sung by Terry with introduction by Doris Day]
13. Ohio (Betty Comden, Adolph Green & Leonard Bernstein)

+ Previously Unreleased Song
~ Previously Unreleased Song – Exclusive track for the US Edition Only

We are pleased to tell you all that our 2012 Doris Day wall calendar is now in stock and shipping worldwide!

We do this project annually as a way to raise money for Doris Day’s animal foundation. Click here to read our previous news article which explains this project in more detail.

You can order the 2012 calendar now from amazon.co.uk, amazon.com or directly from us using this order link: http://www.dorisdaytribute.com/Doris-Day-2012-wall-calendar.htm

As the calendar is only printed on a very small print run we do strongly recommend that you order your copy today as stock is going down fast!