9/13/05 - Film: Index / Films: General Ben-Hur, winner of 11 Oscars ®, has been newly remastered from the original 65mm film for a 4-Disc DVD Collector's Set, which boasts more than 10 hours of bonus features including an all-new documentary on the film's influence with leading filmmakers including Ridley Scott and George Lucas, a making-of documentary hosted by Christopher Plummer, scene specific commentary by Charlton Heston, rare screen tests, a reproduction of the original theatrical souvenir program, plus the 1925 silent version of the film with musical score by Carl Davis. Click Here for More Details from The Patriot Resource
9/6/05 - Lost TV Series: Index Lost: The Complete First Season crashes onto DVD with a superb six-disc box set. Broadcast on ABC and one of the hottest shows on television, Lost is the newest action-packed mystery-thriller from J.J. Abrams, creator of Alias. Join an excellent ensemble cast as they fight for survival on an island laden with secrets and suspense. Discover over five hours of exclusive bonus features including behind-the-scenes featurettes, original casting tapes, blooper reel, deleted scenes; and episode commentaries. Click Here for More Details from The Patriot Resource: Lost TV Series site
9/3/05 - Hurricane Katrina
Because PatriotResource.com is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, updates to the website have been disrupted for more than a week. Our own close friends, family and work were not severely affected by the hurricane. Though Baton Rouge itself only suffered isolated wind damage and power outages, the ongoing relief efforts for the areas to the east and southeast are taxing Baton Rouge. As a result, updates may be sporadic in spite of our efforts to return to many of the regular routines of life as a comfort for our own families. Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts from FBBC.org
8/12/05 - History: Index / History Resources: Books
John Jay was a central figure in the early history of the American Republic. A New York lawyer, born in 1745, Jay served his country with the greatest distinction and was one of the most influential of its Founding fathers. In the first full-length biography for almost seventy years. Walter Stahr brings Jay vividly to life, setting his astonishing career against the background of the American Revolution. Book Details and Review from PatriotResource.com
8/8/05 - TV Series: Index / TV Series: Drama Dallas: The Complete Third Season arrives with all 25 episodes and special features in a five-disc DVD collector's set. Get ready for more deception, recklessness and greed, Ewing-style. Dallas is back and the battle over power and wealth is in full force. Season Three follows the Ewing clan through power struggles, dubious business deals, infidelity, kidnappings, until the gripping season finale, when the world was left guessing, "Who shot JR?". Click Here for More Details from The Patriot Resource
8/4/05 - Films: Index / Films: IMAX
Prepare to launch 220 miles above Earth at 17,500 mph to experience a remarkable out-of-this-world adventure with the popular IMAX® film Space Station, the first-ever cinematic journey to the famed International Space Station (ISS). As astoundingly beautiful as it is technically dazzling, this extraordinary film, narrated by Academy Award®-winner Tom Cruise, is the closest most people will ever come to real space exploration. Click Here for Film Details & Review from The Patriot Resource
8/1/05 - TV Series: Index / TV Series: Action/Adventure
The down-home craziness continues with the Duke boys in this 27-episode, 9-disc collector's DVD set in The Dukes of Hazzard: The Complete Fourth Season! Following the success of the TV franchise on DVD, Season Four's release precedes the theatrical release starring Jessica Simpson, Johnny Knoxville and Seann William Scott. All roads lead to fun with special features including an inside look at the series with John Schneider, Cathering Bach, Tom Wopat and Creator Gy Waldron! Click Here for More Details from The Patriot Resource
7/31/05 - History: Index / History Resources: Books
No matter where in history one turns, pets are always an important part of life. In Caroline Tiger's new book, General Howe's Dog, Tiger delves into the historical account of General George Washington during the Revolutionary War as proper breeding takes precedence in an unusual military footnote of civility under fire. Book Details and Review from PatriotResource.com
7/25/05 - Battlestar Galactica Season 1 Region 1 DVD will be available September 20th. The five disc set will also include the Miniseries (pilot). According to news reports, it will include eight episode audio commentaries ("Bastille Day", "Act of Contrition", "You Can't Go Home Again", "Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down", "The Hand of God", "Colonial Day", Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part 1", "Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part 2"), audio commentary for the pilot, deleted scenes, behind the scenes featurette, Series Lowdown featurette, sketches and art. Pre-Order the Battlestar Galactica Season 1 Region 1 DVD Now Click Here for The Patriot Resource: Battlestar Galactica site
7/3/05 - History: Index / History Resources: Books
In A Great Improvisation, Stacy Schiff draws from new and little-known sources to illuminate the least-explored part of Franklin's life. Here is an unfamiliar, unforgettable chapter of the Revolution, a rousing tale of American infighting, and the treacherous backroom dealings at Versailles that would propel George Washington from near decimation at Valley Forge to victory at Yorktown. Book Details and Review from PatriotResource.com
7/2/05 - Battlestar Galactica: Index
Season 1 episodes The Hand of God and Kobol's Last Gleaming, Parts 1 & 2 will air on NBC on Saturday, July 9th at 8pm EST/7pm CST.
