NOTE:
"Q&A Page" contains RECENT questions about the "Japanese Singles Box!" See!
04 June 2008 - RECENT UPDATES
Not too much interesting has happened in the recent Carpenters history. However,
Richard has had some success in the Phillipines with a new recording of "Something In Your Eyes" as a duet with Claire Dela
Fuente.
See the music video (featuring Richard) here! The song was originally released 21 years ago on his "TIME" album.
Also, recently in Japan the "Mini LP" set has been re-released in a "Now &
Then" themed box. The CDs are the 1998 "Remaster classics" versions.
15 October 2007 - THE KC STORY SCRAPPED
Suprise, suprise: The 2nd interesting Carpenters DVD of the year has
been scrapped. The company that was originally going to release the DVD issued me this statement:
Sadly
DD Home Entertainment went into administration and were bought by Simply Media Tv. We are currently in negotiation with Sony
to continue with these titles and we are hoping to be able to release this in the New Year.
12 September 2007 - NEW CARPENTERS FORUM
Today I am proud to announce that we have added a forum to the website. While
there are a few Carpenters-related forums (A forum dedicated to A&M Records, and a forum dedicated to Karen, herself),
we are proud to open the first CARPENTERS-only related forum. Join this forum to discuss anything from latest new to
just about anything! We are still in the process of keeping the forum up, so bare with any of our problems! CLICK here to see the forum.
23 July 2007 - THE KAREN CARPENTER STORY DVD
RELEASE
Fans: I apologize that I've been away for so long. I've beens studying
abroad in Tours, France for the last month. I was sent an email today from DD Home Entertainment, a dvd distribution
company, stating that we will see the first official DVD release of THE KAREN CARPENTER STORY on 8 October 2007. So
far it is set only to be released in the UK for the price of £12.99 (23$). I appreciate the contact and
it is nice to know that companies know of our website.
I have requested some more information, I will let you all know.
20 May 2007 - BBC DVD CANCELLED
Sites like Amazon and CD Japan have taken the forthcoming BBC dvd off of
their site. CD Japan sent out emails saying that the release was cancelled. Dissapointing news, but it's not the first
time a new Carpenters release has been withdrawn. We'll keep you posted if the release should show up again. Hopefully
they are making adjustments to the DVD or adding the recent UK documentary. Who knows?
1 May 2007 - 2007 NEWS / 50TH ANNIVERSARY
I have just received word from Richard's camp and there is no plan, this
moment, on releasing an anticipated US SINGLES BOX.
Also that there is no plan for anything for the 40th Anniversary, which is one
year away. Richard's assistant is Alana, who is now keeping the website up (to my understanding).
Remember do send your wishes to the FANS ASK part of the official website.
25 February 2007 - UPDATE ON JAPANESE RELEASES
Japan has been busy this year with compilations! The lastest compilations,
released last week, were the 2-CD sets that we discussed on 4 January. There was nothing special about the releases,
they were simple photo paper sleeves that housed 2 of the "Remastered Classics" albums. The highlight, if you didn't have
time to purchase these discs when they were in print, you can get them now before these go out of print. This edition
has the "Carpenters" (tan album) with the mispelling of the band's name. The sets are selling rapidly, so make sure
to order them soon.
I have received many emails asking me whether or not to buy these sets. I
personally am not going to invest in them since I already own all of the remastered classics. I do consider myself a
'completist', but a paper sleeve is not enough to do me in. The next release, however, is worth buying
- LIVE AT THE BBC DVD UPDATE
Live DVD release of footage from The Carpenters performances in London in November
1971, March 1974, and December 1976. This NTSC-Region TWO DVD is still set for a 25 April release. Price is $36
list price. AVAILABLE ONLY IN JAPAN.
- RICHARD WORKING ON A UK DOCUMENTARY
Richard is currently working on a NEW documentary that is set to debut in the UK later on this
year. The documentary is titled "Only Yesterday."
