Baz Luhrmann on ‘Elvis’ and ‘Citizen Kane’
“Elvis” director Baz Luhrmann references “Citizen Kane” in his new hit musical and looks at the similarities between the two movies’ lead characters.
Another ‘Citizen Kane’ script goes on the auction block
A third revised final script of Citizen Kane was sold by Bonham’s for $35,000 in 2013, while a second draft once owned by Welles was auctioned off at Sotheby’s for $164,797 a year later.
Harlan Lebo plans ‘Citizen Kane’ book signings, reader chats
The author of “Citizen Kane: A Filmmaker’s Journey” will make a trio of appearances in Southern California this month.
Harlan Lebo offers new details, insight with expanded ‘Citizen Kane’ book
The expanded “Citizen Kane: A Filmmaker’s Journey” contains new research and insight into how Orson Welles overcame a flawed script, studio infighting, and efforts to suppress the film.
Replacement ‘Citizen Kane’ Blu-ray discs arrive
The drop in image quality that began at about the 30-minute mark on the feature disc has been fixed on the replacement copies. The image throughout the film is slightly darker and richer.
Dorothy Comingore fans seek memorial to ‘Citizen Kane’ actress
Fifty years after Dorothy Comingore’s passing, a group of admirers is seeking to erect a cenotaph, or marker, in historic Stonington Cemetery in Connecticut.
Criterion ‘Citizen Kane’ bolstered by fabulous extras (review)
Orson Welles fans drawn to the Criterion Collection’s new 4K UHD release of Citizen Kane for its stunning restoration and transfer will be delighted to find a treasure trove of extras.
Criterion to replace defective ‘Citizen Kane’ disc
Days after reports surfaced that one of the Blu-ray discs in the Criterion Collection’s upcoming Citizen Kane set was defective, the prestige label has announced a program to replace the disc for free.
Problem with ‘Citizen Kane’ 4K UHD, Blu-ray set?
Reportedly, the problem isn’t with the eagerly anticipated 4K UHD disc but with the version of the film found on the Blu-ray.
“(It) looks fine until the 30-minute mark, at which point the image turns all gray and milky with the black levels and sharpness totally out the window.”
European release of ‘Citizen Kane’ 4K UHD coming from Warner Bros.
The UK release has fewer special features than the Criterion set, but the package includes the film on 4K UHD and Blu-ray, a 48-page book, 20-page souvenir program, reprints of press releases, double-sided poster, five collectible art cards, and three stills.
Expanded ‘Citizen Kane: A Filmmaker’s Journey’ due in early 2022
Angel City Press will publish “Citizen Kane: A Filmmaker’s Journey” on January 18, 2022 as a 352-page paperback.
It is an expanded take on Harlan Lebo’s 2016 hardcover.
Lebo is a senior fellow at the Center for the Digital Future at USC Annenberg.
Criterion ‘Citizen Kane’ packed with special features
Along with a new restoration, Criterion is loading the box set with special features including the BBC documentary “The Complete Citizen Kane,” a televised 1979 reunion of Orson Welles and former partner John Houseman and no fewer than three audio commentaries. The 80th anniversary set is slated for release on November 23.