"OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY" Trailer Now Available! In Theaters 12/9/16

OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY

In Theaters December 9, 2016

TEASER TRAILER
NOW AVAILABLE!

In OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY, when the CEO tries to close her hard-partying brother's branch, he and his Chief Technical Officer must rally their co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and close a sale that will save their jobs.

Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Vanessa Bayer, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Rob Corddry, Abbey Lee, Kate McKinnon, TJ Miller, Olivia Munn, Randall Park, Sam Richardson, Courtney B. Vance

Directors: Josh Gordon and Will Speck

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Shout! Factory Films: Christophe Gans' "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE)", starring Vincent Cassel and Léa Seydoux

SHOUT! FACTORY FILMS ANNOUNCES U.S. THEATRICAL RELEASE OF
HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHE GANS

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (La Belle et la Bête)
STARRING VINCENT CASSEL AND LEA SEYDOUX WITH ANDRE' DUSSOLLIER

OPENS IN LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK AND SELECT THEATERS
ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Los Angeles, California – July 28, 2016 – Shout! Factory Films announced today that epic fantasy adventure BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE), a film by Christophe Gans, will open theatrically on September 23, 2016 in Los Angeles, New York and select major markets, to be followed by openings in additional cities.

Directed by Christophe Gans (Silent Hill, The Brotherhood of the Wolf), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) stars Vincent Cassel (Jason Bourne, Black Swan) and Léa Seydoux (Spectre, Blue Is the Warmest Color) with André Dussollier (A Very Long Engagement, Amélie). Produced by Eskwad and Pathé, this visually opulent major motion picture is a modern take on classic French fairytale. Filmed with state-of-the-art technology and under the imaginative vision of Christophe Gans, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) delivers a lush and vibrant cinematic adventure.


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After the wreck of his ships, a financially-ruined merchant (André Dussollier) exiles himself in the countryside with his six children. Among them is Belle (Léa Seydoux), his youngest daughter, a joyful girl full of grace. One day, during an arduous journey, the merchant stumbles across the magical domain of the Beast (Vincent Cassel), who sentences him to death for stealing a rose.

Feeling responsible for the terrible fate which has befallen her family, Belle decides to sacrifice herself and take her father’s place. At the Beast’s castle, it is not death that awaits Belle, but a strange life in which fantastical moments mingle with gaiety and melancholy. Every night, at dinner, Belle and the Beast sit down together.

They learn about each other, taming one another like two strangers who are total opposites. When she has to repulse his amorous advances, Belle tries to pierce the mysteries of the Beast and his domain. And when night falls, the Beast’s past is revealed to her bit by bit in her dreams. It is a tragic story, which tells her that this solitary and fearsome being was once a majestic prince. Armed with her courage, ignoring every danger, and opening her heart, Belle manages to release the Beast from his curse. And in doing so, she discovers true love.

Richard Grandpierre and Jérôme Seydoux present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE), a Christophe Gans Film. The film stars Vincent Cassel and Léa Seydoux with André Dussollier, Eduardo Noriega, Myriam Charleins, Audrey Lamy, Sara Giraudeau, Jonathan Demurger, Nicolas Gob, Louka Meliava and Yvonne Catterfeld.

A production of Eskwad, Pathé, TF1 Films Productions, Studio Babelsberg and 120 Films, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) is directed by Christophe Gans; screenplay by Gans and Sandra Vo-Anh; produced by Richard Grandpierre and Jérôme Seydoux; executive producer, Frederic Doniguian; co-producers, Romain Le Grand, Henning Molfenter, Christoph Fisser and Charlie Woebcken.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) opens in New York, Los Angeles and select cities on September 23, 2016. The film is rated PG-13 and has a run time of 112 minutes.  For more information about BEAUTY AND THE BEAST(LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) , please visit BeautyandtheBeastFilm.com

North American film distributor: Shout! Factory Films

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"An American Werewolf in London" -- Restored Edition

AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON -- Restored Edition
Theatrical Studio: Polygram
Theatrical Release: 8/21/1981
Release Date: 9/27/2016

Synopsis: Re-discover one of the most gripping horror films of all time with the cult classic An American Werewolf in London Restored Edition. Blending the macabre with a wicked sense of humor, director John Landis (National Lampoon's Animal House) delivers a contemporary take on the classic werewolf tale in this story of two American tourists who, while traveling in London, find their lives changed forever when a vicious wolf attacks them during a full moon.

Starring David Naughton, Griffin Dunne and Jenny Agutter, An American Werewolf in London is newly restored and features groundbreaking, Academy Award® winning make-up by Rick Baker (The Wolfman; Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Music Video).


Blu-ray Widescreen  Restored Edition(61181158) : Disc 1 (Side A): An American Werewolf in London
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23708-8-5
 Unit Type:      Standard      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/27/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 38 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Slip Sleeve      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French European DTS Digital Surround 2.0
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

 Edition:      Restored Edition      Picture:      Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Beware the Moon
• I Walked with a Werewolf
• Making An American Werewolf in London
• An Interview with John Landis
• Makeup Artist Rick Baker on An American Werewolf in London
• Casting of The Hand
• Photograph Montage
• Feature Commentary with Cast Members David Naughton and Griffin Dunne


DVD Widescreen (61123352) : Disc 1 (Side A)
 Format:      DVD      UPC:      0-2519-21527-5-7
 Unit Type:      Standard      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/4/2012      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 38 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      DVD-9 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
French
Spanish

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Anamorphic Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • I Walked With A Werewolf
• Making An American Werewolf in London, An Original Featurette
• Feature Commentary wtih Cast Members David Naughton and Griffin Dunne
• An Interview with John Landis
• Makeup Artist Rick Baker on An American Werewolf in London
• Casting of the Hand
• Photograph Montage

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Pierce Brosnan Joins Dave Bautista in Scott Mann's "Final Score"

PIERCE BROSNAN JOINS DAVE BAUTISTA IN SCOTT MANN’S “FINAL SCORE”

Principal Photography on the Action Thriller to Begin on August 8th with Highland Film Group handling Global Sales

LONDON / LOS ANGELES (July 26, 2016) – Highland Film Group (HFG) announced today that two-time Golden Globe Nominee Pierce Brosnan (No Escape, Tomorrow Never Dies) will star in Scott Mann’s Final Score, alongside Dave Bautista (Spectre, Guardians of the Galaxy), Alexandra Dinu (Red Valentine, Island) and Julian Cheung (The Grandmaster).  Signature Entertainment’s Marc Goldberg is producing the action-packed thriller alongside The Fyzz Facility’s Robert Jones, James Harris, Mark Lane, and Wayne Marc Godfrey. Babak Eftekhari will co-produce. HFG’s Arianne Fraser and Delphine Perrier will handle global sales and serve as executive producers alongside Mark Canton, Courtney Solomon, Zac Adler and David Sullivan. The Gersh Agency is co-representing U.S. rights.  Principal Photography is set to commence on August 8th in London.

Penned by The Brothers Lynch and Jonathan Frank, Final Score takes place at a major sporting event, during which the stadium is seized by a group of heavily armed criminals demanding ransom.  An ex-soldier must use all his military skills to save the 35,000 capacity crowd, one of which is the daughter of his fallen comrade.

“Final Score may be set in London but truly it’s a story that’s relatable the world over,” said The Fyzz Facility’s Robert Jones. “Scott Mann’s vision has scale, white knuckle tension, humor and heart.  We’re thrilled that the concept and screenplay has attracted such an exciting cast in Dave Bautista, Pierce Brosnan and Julian Cheung, and firmly believe that this will be a standout in 2017’s movie release calendar."

The main shooting location for Final Score will be at the world renowned Upton Park Stadium a famous London landmark that has been the home of Premier League soccer club West Ham United for over 100 years. West Ham United will be relocating to Olympic Stadium in East London next season. The venue will be handed over to a British property developer following production.

Brosnan recently completed production on Martin Campbell's The Foreigner co-starring Jackie Chan and produced by The Fyzz Facility’s Wayne Marc Godfrey. This fall, Brosnan will star in Across the River and into the Trees based on Ernest Hemingway’s classic novel of the same name, which will also be directed by Campbell. Brosnan is currently filming AMC’s new drama series “The Son,” based on the Philipp Meyer novel about the rise and fall of a Texas oil family. Last year, Brosnan starred in the soon-to-be released thriller I.T., produced by his production company, Irish DreamTime, alongside Voltage Pictures and Friendly Films. Most recently, Brosnan also co-starred in the thriller No Escape alongside Owen Wilson and Lake Bell and Survivor with Milla Jovovich for director James McTeigue.

Bautista was previously seen in Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy; Columbia Pictures’ Spectre starring Daniel Craig, and most recently wrapped production on Matthias Hoene’s Warrior’s Gate for EuropaCorp.  Bautista will next be seen in the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy 2 alongside Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana and the Untitled Blade Runner Project alongside Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, and Robin Wright, both are dated for 2017.  Bautista is a six-time WWE world champion, winning the World Heavyweight Championship four times and the WWE Championship twice.

Brosnan is represented by CAA, Bautista by The Gersh Agency, and Cheung by Raymond Man.

Highland Film Group recently wrapped principal photography on Vaughn Stein’s anticipated noir thriller, Terminal, starring Margot Robbie, Simon Pegg, Max Irons, Dexter Fletcher and Mike Myers. The Highland Film Group slate includes: Jon Avnet’s Three Christs starring Richard Gere, Julianna Margulies, Peter Dinklage, Walton Goggins and Bradley Whitford;; Lin Oeding’s thriller Braven starring Jason Momoa; Kevin Connolly’s Gotti starring John Travolta; Steven C. Miller’s Southern Fury with Nicolas Cage and Marauders starring Bruce Willis; the Brewer Brothers’ The Trust starring Nicolas Cage and Elijah Wood; and Osgood Perkins' The Blackcoat’s Daughter starring Emma Roberts, which had its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival, where it was acquired by A24.

ABOUT HIGHLAND FILM GROUP
Highland Film Group (HFG) was started in 2010 by Arianne Fraser, who partnered with Delphine Perrier in 2012 to form an independent worldwide sales, production and film financing company. HFG provides financing through a combination of pre-sales to help cover senior and subordinated debt, gap, tax credit, and facilitates capital for mezzanine and equity financing.

ABOUT THE FYZZ FACILITY
Established in 2010 by Wayne Marc Godfrey (“The Foreigner”) and Robert Jones (“The Usual Suspects”, “Dirty Pretty Things”, “Babylon”) The Fyzz Facility is a prolific film production and financing company that has invested over $95m into 115 feature films over the last six years. With an aggregate production spend in excess of a billion USD, company credits include Scorsese's SILENCE starring Liam Neeson, THE YELLOW BIRDS starring Jennifer Aniston, Jack Huston and Alden Ehrenreich, Stephen Fingleton’s BAFTA nominated THE SURVIVALIST and THE FOREIGNER directed by Martin Campbell and starring Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan.

ABOUT SIGNATURE ENTERTAINMENT
Signature Entertainment is the leading Independent Film Distributor in the UK. Founded in 2011 by Marc Goldberg, Signature has now released over 400 films across theatrical and all home entertainment Platforms. Signature’s upcoming impressive slate includes Imperium starring Daniel Radcliffe, Operation Chromite featuring Liam Nesson, The Hatton Garden Job starring Matthew Goode and Joely Richardson and The Titan starring Sam Worthington and Taylor Schilling.

HOODLUM -- DVD Review by Porfle

There's a certain number of kick-ass gangster flicks that I can depend on to deliver solid shoot-em-up action, thrills, and drama whenever I'm in the mood for that sort of thing. These include the GODFATHER trilogy, SCARFACE (both versions), GOODFELLAS, DILLINGER, HEAT, and a few precious other classic flicks of that nature.  Now, joining the ranks of those dependable sources of gangster goodness is actor Bill Duke's sixth directorial effort, HOODLUM (1997, Olive Films).

The venerable Duke (PREDATOR, PAYBACK) helmed such films as A RAGE IN HARLEM and SISTER ACT 2 as a lead-up to this explosive tale of small-time Harlem hood Bumpy Johnson (Laurence Fishburne, THE MATRIX, APOCALYPSE NOW), who gets paroled from Sing Sing in the 30s only to get mixed up in a war between his old friend "Queen" Stephanie St. Clair (a regal Cicely Tyson) and notorious gang boss Dutch Schultz (Tim Roth) over who gets to dominate the numbers racket in Harlem. 

With Queen's arrest Bumpy is put in charge of her business, which he runs in a much more ruthless fashion against her wishes.  This leads to a succession of action-packed, bullet-riddled setpieces with the black hoodlums battling Schultz's gunmen in the streets and leaving a trail of bodies in their wake.  Duke knows how to stage this kind of action and the results are powerful.

In addition to such visceral thrills, however, is a truly interesting battle of wills between not only Bumpy and Dutch but also Mafia bigwig "Lucky" Luciano, played with his usual panache by Andy Garcia ("Vincent Corleone" in GODFATHER PART 3).

With these cunning businessmen plotting against each other, and Schultz's impulsive, borderline-insane antics adding an element of unpredictability to every encounter, the chess-like strategies of the three competitors in crime generate as much interest as the violence.

Fishburne is a strong presence as Bumpy Johnson, who begins the film as the default "good guy" since he's opposing the loathsome Schultz (Tim Roth of PULP FICTION and RESERVOIR DOGS has a field day in the role) but gradually lets his ruthlessness turn him into a coldblooded killer, dashing the hopes of his beautiful social-worker girlfriend Francine (Vanessa Williams in one of her best roles) of reforming him.

Also suffering the eventual fallout of their increasingly toxic relationship with Bumpy Johnson are his loyal best friend Illinois (Chi McBride) and Illy's beloved girlfriend "Pigfoot" Mary (Loretta Devine), along with various other colorful gang associates and adversaries.  William Atherton (GHOSTBUSTERS) as a D.A. on Luciano's payroll and "Man in a Suitcase" star Richard Bradford (playing another crooked cop as he did in THE UNTOUCHABLES) also add their talents to the mix.

One of the film's biggest assets is Clarence Williams III as Schultz' right-hand man, "Bub" Hewlett, a black gangster who suffers constant indignities from his blatantly racist boss as well as being a pariah among his own people.  Williams, whom I've always liked ever since his days as the soulful hippie-cop "Linc Hayes" on TV's "The Mod Squad", brings his own unique intensity to the role and makes "Bub" one of the film's most interesting and conflicted characters. 

Period ambience is strong, with rich production values shot through with that familiar golden-hued visual nostalgia so prominent in similar historical pieces since the 70s.  Old-time Harlem is well reproduced as are such locations as the fabled Cotton Club.  Supporting players are good, including Queen Latifah, Mike and Beau Starr as a couple of hulking, pickaxe-wielding hitmen, and Ed O'Ross as one of Schultz' not-so-bright toadies.

The only drawbacks for me are a not-quite-satisfying ending, a tendency toward sudden melodrama at times, and, worst of all, a surprisingly overpowering and ill-conceived musical score by music maestro Elmer Bernstein (THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, THE GREAT ESCAPE).  In fact, it seemed to me that the film as a whole would've been twice as effective without any music at all save for the period songs. 

The DVD from Olive Films is in 1.85:1 widescreen with Dolby sound and subtitles in English.  The sole extra is the film's trailer. 

While not quite on the same level as those classic gangster pictures that I mentioned before, HOODLUM would be right at home among them as part of a gangland-themed movie marathon.  If my experience is any indication, fans of this kind of entertainment aren't likely to be disappointed.

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THE RATINGS GAME -- DVD Review by Porfle

The best reason to watch the Showtime original movie THE RATINGS GAME (1984, Olive Films), which is directed by and starring Danny DeVito and his wife Rhea Perlman, is if you have a really big nostalgia jones for the 80s, and specifically bad 80s television.  Because not only does this film spoof bad 80s television, it IS bad 80s television.

DeVito plays feisty New Jersey trucking magnate Vic De Salvo, who has just set up shop in Hollywood so that he can realize his dream of pawning one of his awful TV show ideas off on some gullible producer. 

When evil MBC network programmer Parker Braithwaite (Gerrit Graham) fires one of his longtime executives, the spurned employee gets revenge on his way out by putting Vic's terrible pilot script for a smutty "Three's Company"-style sitcom called "Sittin' Pretty" into production. 

Meanwhile, Vic's budding romance with Francine Kester (Rhea Perlman), who works for a Nielsen-like network ratings service, yields big-time rewards when he persuades her to use her position to make sure "Sittin' Pretty" gets monster ratings. 

Vic does his part by getting 200 families whose TV choices are monitored to disappear for several weeks by basically kidnapping them onto a fake sea cruise, then hiring a bunch of goombas to break into their houses and watch his programs on their TVs. 

This premise sounds promising, but THE RATINGS GAME seems off in every department.  Not only is the script by Jim Mulholland and Michael Barrie, who gave us AMAZON WOMEN ON THE MOON, about as bland as anything I've ever seen, but the leaden direction and performances--not to mention an awkward musical score--fail to inject much life into it.

Hard to believe this is the same DeVito who would go on to direct the biting WAR OF THE ROSES and the raucous THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN.  Despite his endless mugging, sequences such as the taping of his sitcom pilot before a live audience and the chaos that erupts during a climactic TV awards show where he's chased down by the police for fraud just seem to sit there.   

Even the chemistry between Danny and real-life wife Rhea Perlman is lacking.  The rest of the cast are unable to overcome the dull script, especially less comedy-savvy players such as Joe Santos (THE LAST BOY SCOUT) and Frank Sivero (GOODFELLAS), while venerable stars Kevin McCarthy, Barry Corbin, and Ronny Graham manage to add some zing to their scenes.  Vincent Schiavelli, bless his heart, is required to queen it up as the resident unfunny gay stereotype.

The movie comes to life when DeVito stages some wickedly funny mock promos for upcoming fall season premieres including some of the really bad shows that Vic has conned the network into green-lighting.  There's also some "spot the familiar face" fun with cameos from Bowery Boys alumnus Huntz Hall, Steve Allen and Jayne Meadows, George Wendt, Randi Brooks, Schiavelli's wife Allyce Beasley ("Moonlighting"), Jason Hervey, Lainie Kazan (in a deleted scene), Army Archerd, John Megna (TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD's "Dill"), Michael Richards, and, very briefly, a pre-stardom Jerry Seinfeld. 

The DVD from Olive Films is in 1.33:1 widescreen with 2.0 sound and subtitles in English.  Extras consist of a making-of featurette, deleted scenes, a Showtime trailer, and a collection of four short films directed by Danny DeVito.  Also included is a terrific 28-page collector's booklet with liner notes and art from the film. 

THE RATINGS GAME appears to have amassed a generous amount of glowing reviews from reputable publications, including some genuine raves.  So clearly my less-than-enthusiastic reaction to it should hardly be taken as the final word on the subject.  I only wish that I'd enjoyed watching it as much as Danny DeVito seems to have enjoyed making it.

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"BLAIR WITCH" Is Hiding In "THE WOODS"

 

BLAIR WITCH Is Hiding In THE WOODS
In Theaters September 16th

BLAIR WITCH Director Adam Wingard, Screenwriter Simon Barrett, Producer Keith Calder, and Producer Jess Calder completed a Q+A at a Fan Screening at San Diego Comic-Con Friday night. 

During the screening, THE WOODS' identity in theater and online was revealed to be BLAIR WITCH, a sequel to the global phenomenon THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT.

BLAIR WITCH opens in theaters on September 16, 2016.

 

"PITCHFORK" -- New Slasher Cuts Deep With New Teaser and Art

Pioneer Motion Pictures Debuts New Teaser for "Pitchfork"
Emmy Nominee Glenn Douglas Packard
Makes Directorial Debut With New Slasher Film
   
Los Angeles, CA - Pioneer Motion Pictures has unleashed a new teaser and poster for the new slasher film Pitchfork.  The first film from Emmy-nominated choreographer Glenn Douglas Packard, Pitchfork kicks off a new franchise of horror, sending a broken and misshapen beast on a rampage fueled by secrets and betrayal.

Co-written by Packard and executive producer Darryl F. Gariglio, Pitchfork presents a new monster for the ages, joining the pantheon that has terrified audiences for decades as mutilated bodies pile up in their wake.  Daniel Wilkinson stars as the titular Pitchfork, joined by Brian Raetz, Lindsey Nicole, Ryan Moore, Celina Beach, Keith Webb, Sheila Leason, Nicole Dambro and Vibhu Raghave.

Having recently shared a life-changing secret with his family, Hunter recruits his friends to come with him from New York to the farm where he grew up as he faces his parents for the first time.  As the college students enjoy the fresh air of Michigan farm country, an older, more dangerous secret slowly emerges.  While Hunter navigates a new place within his conservative family, a vicious creature from their past descends on the farm, putting the unsuspecting city kids in mortal danger.




Pitchfork will world premiere in 2016.

"SAUSAGE PARTY" New Red Band Trailer

Sausage Party, the first R-rated CG animated movie
Release: 08/12/2016

One sausage leading a group of supermarket products on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they become chosen to leave the grocery store.

The film features the vocal talents of a who’s who of today’s comedy stars – Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Bill Hader, Michael Cera, James Franco, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Paul Rudd, Nick Kroll, David Krumholtz, Edward Norton, and Salma Hayek.



Starring
Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Bill Hader, Michael Cera, James Franco, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Paul Rudd, Nick Kroll, David Krumholtz, Salma Hayek

Directed By
Conrad Vernon & Greg Tiernan

Produced By
Megan Ellison, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Conrad Vernon

Executive Produced By
Jonah Hill, James Weaver, Ariel Shaffir, Kyle Hunter

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Olive Films Releases Rare Film from Preminger and Liza Minnelli, Nostalgic 80’s Action Flicks, and Beloved Classic

Olive Films Releases Rare Film from Preminger and Liza Minnelli, Beloved Classic, and Nostalgic 80's Action Flicks

Chicago, IL – Olive Films, a boutique theatrical and home entertainment distribution label dedicated to bringing independent, foreign, and classic films to DVD and Blu-ray, is excited to announce that August 16th will be the Blu-ray debut of eight films including Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon (1970); the first four American Ninja films (1985-1990); and The Pride and the Passion (1957).

TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME, JUNIE MOON (1970)

“Working on this film with Ken Howard was such a joy,” said Liza Minnelli in regards to the Olive Films release of Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon. “I look forward to watching this film again for the first time in years and am so happy that a new audience will be able to discover it.”

The film, which has been previously unavailable on disc, comes to DVD and Blu-ray August 16th. It boasts a reputation amongst fans of Otto Preminger, because it fits perfectly into and provides an interesting perspective on his oddball late career, including films such as Skidoo, Such Good Friends, and Bunny Lake is Missing. The cult classic also showcases one of Liza Minnelli’s most emotional and powerful performances.

At the time of the film’s original release, director Preminger said of its star, “I am not the easiest man in the world to work for and I do not praise people promiscuously, but I tell you Liza Minnelli is a professional actress who has more natural acting talent than almost any other young actress I can think of.”

Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon focuses on a trio of misfits rejected by mainstream society, made up of a former party girl whose face has been badly scarred by an acid attack (Liza Minnelli), an epileptic young man (Ken Howard), and a gay paraplegic man (Robert Moore). Painting a rich and loving portrait of its characters, the film found its way into the hearts of audiences everywhere. With the film robbed of a previous DVD or Blu-ray, fans of Liza Minnelli, Otto Preminger, and cult classics can look forward to the Olive Films release.

THE PRIDE AND THE PASSION (1957)

The Pride and the Passion, directed by Stanley Kramer, also receives its Blu-ray debut from Olive Films on August 16th. This spectacle of a historical epic is perhaps best remembered for its all-star cast, beautiful shot-on-location cinematography, and troubled production history. In the lead role is Cary Grant, playing against type as a noble and serious English captain. Starring alongside him is Sophia Loren in a breakthrough year. She had already begun her rise to fame, but this film and Boy on a Dolphin (1957) solidified her status as an international sex symbol. Behind the scenes, Grant was falling madly in love with Loren, and they began an affair. He proclaimed his love to her publicly, prompting her longtime foot-dragging boyfriend Carlo Ponti to appear on set and propose to her.

Production was no easier with the film’s other star, Frank Sinatra. Supposedly, he filled in for Marlon Brando only to be near his wife Ava Gardner, who would be nearby filming The Sun Also Rises. As their marriage crumbled and Sinatra came to dislike Spain, he acted out on set in ways such as hanging a banner that said “Franco is a Fink” outside his hotel window. He eventually stormed out on the filming early, necessitating some of the scenes to be filmed in the studio. The film’s previous DVD release was lackluster, with a troublesome color palette and matting issues. The Olive Films Blu-ray will improve on the color and is presented in 1.78:1, created using the best possible materials available with a slight modification of the aspect ratio to fit home viewing screens.

AMERICAN NINJA (1985), AMERICAN NINJA 2: THE CONFRONTATION (1987), AMERICAN NINJA 3: BLOOD HUNT (1989), AMERICAN NINJA 4: THE ANNIHILATION (1990)

These quintessential low-budget 1980’s action films occupy a special place in the hearts of many people who grew up in the era of VHS. Full of cheesy moments and goofs that endeared them to their audiences, Cannon Films’ American Ninja series still packed enough ninja action to launch a wave of martial arts obsession amongst young people across the US. Olive Films is proud to bring these four campy nostalgic favorites to 80’s kids everywhere on DVD and Blu-ray with new, original bonus features.

The first film teams up Michael Dudikoff and Steve James, a duo with uncanny chemistry and charisma. American Ninja 2: The Confrontation, often considered to be the best film of the series, reunites the two stars and director for even more ninja action. Although Michael Dudikoff was not in American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt, he was replaced by the skilled martial artist David Bradley and aided by returning cast member Steve James. Director Sam Firstenberg also stepped aside to make room for Cedric Sundström for film 3. In American Ninja 4: The Annihilation, Michael Dudikoff returned to the series to save the day with David Bradley.

The newly produced extras for the releases are as follows:

American Ninja

    Audio Commentary with director Sam Firstenberg
    A Rumble in The Jungle: The Making of American Ninja featuring interviews with director Sam Firstenberg, actors Michael Dudikoff and Judie Aronson, Screenwriter Paul De Mielche and Stunt Coordinator Steve Lambert
    Theatrical Trailer

American Ninja 2: The Confrontation

    Audio Commentary with director Sam Firstenberg
    An American Ninja in Cape Town: The Making of American Ninja 2 featuring interviews with Director Sam Firstenberg, actors Michael Dudikoff and Gary Conway, Executive Producer Avi Lerner and Stunt Coordinator BJ Davis
    Theatrical Trailer

American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt

    Strike Me Deadly: The Making of American Ninja 3 featuring interviews with Director Cedric Sundström, Executive Producer Avi Lerner, and actor Gary Conway
    David Bradley Audition Tape
    Theatrical Trailer

American Ninja 4: The Annihilation

    Last Tango in Lesotho: The Making of American Ninja 4 featuring interviews with director Cedric Sundström and Executive Producer Avi Lerner
    “The Cobra Strikes” Music Video
    Theatrical Trailer

Other Olive Films August Title

Blu-ray debut of Wild in the Streets (1968), directed by Barry Shear, starring Christopher Jones, Shelley Winters, Hal Holbrook, Millie Perkins, and Richard Pryor.

Blu-ray debut of Saved! (2004), directed by Brian Dannelly, starring Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Patrick Fugit, Macaulay Culkin, Chad Faust, and Eva Amurri.

Extras: Audio commentary with Mandy Moore and Jena Malone; Audio commentary with Brian Dannelly, Sandy Stern, and Michael Urban; Deleted/Extended Scenes; Bloopers; Featurettes; Trailer

About Olive Films
Olive Films is a Chicago-based boutique theatrical and home entertainment distribution label dedicated to bringing independent, foreign, documentary, and classic films to life. Its catalog boasts over 500 titles ranging from Hollywood classics to contemporary titles. More information about Olive Films may be found at olivefilms.com.

"Frankenstein" & "The Wolf Man" Complete Legacy Collections

Frankenstein & The Wolf Man Complete Legacy Collections
Release Date: 9/13/2016

FRANKENSTEIN: COMPLETE LEGACY COLLECTION

Synopsis: The original Frankenstein is one of the silver screen's most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defined the Hollywood horror genre. Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection includes all 8 films from the original legacy including the tragic classic starring Boris Karloff and the timeless films that followed. These landmark motion pictures defined the iconic look of Henry Frankenstein's Monster and his Bride, and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that strengthen the legend of Frankenstein to this day.

Blu-ray Full Frame Multi-Feature(61181214) : Disc 1 (Side A): Frankenstein
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23713-0-1
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 11 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
French Canadian DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
• Karloff: The Gentle Monster
• Monster Tracks
• Universal Horror
• Frankenstein Archives
• Boo!  A Short Film
• Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
• Feature Commentary with Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
• Trailer Gallery
• 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics
• My Scenes


Blu-ray Full Frame Multi-Feature(61181214) : Disc 2 (Side A): The Bride of Frankenstein
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23713-0-1
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 15 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
French European DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • She's Alive!  Creating The Bride of Frankenstein
• The Bride of Frankenstein Archive
• Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen
• Trailer Gallery
• 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics
• My Scenes


Blu-ray Full Frame Multi-Feature(61181214) : Disc 3 (Side A): Son of Frankenstein
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23713-0-1
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 40 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:     

Blu-ray Full Frame Multi-Feature(61181214) : Disc 4 (Side A): Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23713-0-1
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 13 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man Theatrical Trailer


Blu-ray Full Frame Multi-Feature(61181214) : Disc 5 (Side A): Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23713-0-1
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 23 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
French
Spanish

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters
• Theatrical Trailer
• Feature Commentary with Film Historian Gregory W. Mank
• 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
• 100 Years at Universal: Unforgettable Characters


Blu-ray Full Frame Multi-Feature(61181214) : Disc 3 (Side A) (Feature 2): The Ghost of Frankenstein
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23713-0-1
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 8 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:     
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:     
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • The Ghost of Frankenstein Theatrical Trailer


Blu-ray Full Frame Multi-Feature(61181214) : Disc 4 (Side A) (Feature 2): House of Frankenstein
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23713-0-1
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 8 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:     
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:     
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • House of Frankenstein Theatrical Trailer


Blu-ray Full Frame Multi-Feature(61181214) : Disc 4 (Side A) (Feature 3): House of Dracula
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23713-0-1
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 7 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:     
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:     
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • House of Dracula Theatrical Trailer


DVD Full Frame Multi-Feature(61163324) : Disc 1 (Side A)
 Format:      DVD      UPC:      0-2519-22483-9-9
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      2/3/2015      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 11 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      DVD-9 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Slip Sleeve      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
• Karloff: The Gentle Monster
• Frankenstein Archives
• Boo! A Short Film
• Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
• Feature Commentary with Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
• Theatrical Trailer


DVD Full Frame Multi-Feature(61163324) : Disc 2 (Side A): The Bride of Frankenstein
 Format:      DVD      UPC:      0-2519-22483-9-9
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      2/3/2015      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 15 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      DVD-9 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Slip Sleeve      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • She's Alive! Creating The Bride of Frankenstein
• The Bride of Frankenstein Archives
• Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen
• Theatrical Trailer


DVD Full Frame Multi-Feature(61163324) : Disc 3 (Side A): The Ghost of Frankenstein
 Format:      DVD      UPC:      0-2519-22483-9-9
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      2/3/2015      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 8 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      DVD-9 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Slip Sleeve      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Theatrical Trailer


DVD Full Frame Multi-Feature(61163324) : Disc 4 (Side A): House of Dracula
 Format:      DVD      UPC:      0-2519-22483-9-9
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      2/3/2015      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 7 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      DVD-9 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Slip Sleeve      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Theatrical Trailer


DVD Full Frame Multi-Feature(61163324) : Disc 2 (Side A) (Feature 2): Son of Frankenstein
 Format:      DVD      UPC:      0-2519-22483-9-9
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      2/3/2015      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 40 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:     
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Slip Sleeve      Layers:     
 Audio:     English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:     

DVD Full Frame Multi-Feature(61163324) : Disc 3 (Side A) (Feature 2): Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
 Format:      DVD      UPC:      0-2519-22483-9-9
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      2/3/2015      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 14 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:     
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Slip Sleeve      Layers:     
 Audio:     English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Theatrical Trailer


DVD Full Frame Multi-Feature(61163324) : Disc 4 (Side A) (Feature 2): Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
 Format:      DVD      UPC:      0-2519-22483-9-9
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      2/3/2015      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 23 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:     
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Slip Sleeve      Layers:     
 Audio:     English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters
• Feature Commentary with Film Historian Gregory W. Mank
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer


DVD Full Frame Multi-Feature(61163324) : Disc 3 (Side A) (Feature 3): House of Frankenstein
 Format:      DVD      UPC:      0-2519-22483-9-9
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      2/3/2015      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 11 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:     
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Slip Sleeve      Layers:     
 Audio:     English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH

 Edition:      -      Picture:      Full Frame
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Theatrical Trailer

"THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN" Ride Sept. 23 -- New Trailer and One Sheet

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Riding Into Town September 23, 2016

Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ The Magnificent Seven.

With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople, led by Emma Cullen (Haley Bennett), employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), Josh Farraday (Chris Pratt), Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke), Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio), Billy Rocks (Byung-Hun Lee), Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier).

As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.


                               Watch the Trailer

Directed by:    Antoine Fuqua
       
Screenplay by:   Nic Pizzolatto and Richard Wenk

Produced by:   Roger Birnbaum
                        Todd Black

Executive Producers:   Walter Mirisch
                        Antoine Fuqua
                        Bruce Berman
                        Ben Waisbren
           
Cast:               Denzel Washington
                        Chris Pratt
                        Ethan Hawke
                        Vincent D’Onofrio
                        Byung-Hun Lee
                        Peter Sarsgaard

This film is not yet rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.  For future rating information, please visit www.filmratings.com.  Credits not final.

 

Set your Flux Capacitors! "OUTATIME: SAVING THE DELOREAN TIME MACHINE" Arrives July 19th on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD

OUTATIME: SAVING THE DELOREAN TIME MACHINE
DEBUTS ON JULY 19 ON BLU-RAY™, DVD AND VOD!

The Restoration of the World’s Most Famous Movie Car
Has Been Fully Documented For All to Enjoy!

HOLLYWOOD, CA – It has been thirty years since the release of the beloved film Back to the Future, featuring the most iconic car in movie history, the DeLorean Time Machine.  While the film’s legacy has thrived over the years - the car itself wasn’t so lucky.  After decades of harsh weather, souvenir hunters and wild animals, the Time Machine seemed destined for the junkyard. 

OUTATIME: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine chronicles the efforts of Bob Gale, Universal Studios, and the film’s dedicated fan community as they work together to save this cinema icon.  Together, they embark on the greatest movie prop restoration of all…time! OUTATIME will be available on Digital HD, DVD and VOD on July 19, 2016 courtesy of Virgil Films.  

To do the restoration right, Bob Gale made a historic choice. Instead of hiring a car company or prop house to restore the car, Mr. Gale brought in a group of Back to the Future super fans to tackle the restoration. By doing so, the Time Machine became the biggest fan-led prop restoration in movie studio history.  Joe Walser (Head of the Restoration) and his team of Time Machine experts had one singular goal – restore the car with 100% accuracy. Every bolt. Every detail. Exactly like it was in the movie. That kicked off an intense, year-long restoration. Grueling work and long hours pushed team members to their breaking point. Even so, their dedication never faltered. As Walser often said, “our pain is temporary, but the car will be perfect forever.”

Working closely with the Time Machine Restoration Team, filmmaker Steve Concotelli was granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access for the entire restoration process. Concotelli interviewed dozens of people involved with the project and the Back to the Future franchise - including Bob Gale, John Murdy, Michael Scheffe, Michael Lantieri, Claudia Wells, members of the Restoration Team, and more.  The result is a fascinating look at the restoration of a movie icon.

About Joe Walser (Head of the Restoration)
Joe Walser has decades of film production experience under his belt having quickly worked his way up the ranks of the Art Department to Production Designer. His pet project to build himself a DeLorean Time Machine quickly became his passion. Joe’s realized goal was to build the first truly accurate DeLorean Time Machine replica. His first Time Machine is currently on display in a museum in Santiago, Chile. His second is the official car used by Universal Studios for all their official media projects.  Joe’s professional background, relentless quest for accuracy, and loyalty to the Back to the Future franchise made him the perfect candidate to head the screen-used, hero DeLorean Time Machine restoration project for Bob Gale and Universal Studios.

About Steve Concotelli (Producer/Director)
For over fifteen years, Steve has been committed to producing high quality television.  In that time, he worked every job in the industry - serving as a Writer, Camera Operator, Editor, Field Producer, Director, and ultimately Executive Producer.  Steve has helped create over 500 hours of television with content partners including Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, Discovery Channel, TruTV, CMT, Spike, G4 and others.  In 2010, Steve founded Cricket Pictures, a boutique production company in Los Angeles. At Cricket, Steve and his team excel at finding unique on-camera talent and creating dynamic formats around them.

About Virgil Films
Virgil Films & Entertainment was founded in 2003 by Joe Amodei to acquire, market and distribute DVD, TV and Digital product in the theatrical feature film, documentaries, special interest and sports categories. The company has built partnerships with OWN, Sundance Channel Home Entertainment, National Geographic Cinema Ventures, Pure Flix Entertainment, MLB Productions, Morgan Spurlock’s Warrior Poets and other high-profile entertainment brands since their inception. Releases from Virgil Films & Entertainment include the Oscar-nominated documentary Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me; the award-winning documentary Miss Representation; the critically- acclaimed, timeless, best-selling Forks Over Knives and the Oscar-nominated documentary Restrepo and its sequel Korengal. They have also released the compelling I Am Chris Farley, A Brony Tale, Legends of the Knight and others.

Follow them on twitter: @virgilfilms | www.VirgilFilmsEnt.com
Follow the film on twitter: @outoftime_movie | www.OUTATIMEmovie.com

"PLUTONA" -- Waypoint Entertainment Acquires Acclaimed Author Jeff Lemire and Illustrator Emi Lenox's Comic Series

WAYPOINT ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES ACCLAIMED AUTHOR JEFF LEMIRE AND ILLUSTRATOR EMI LENOX’S COMIC SERIES “PLUTONA”

Addictive Pictures to Produce Alongside Waypoint Entertainment Under their First-Look Deal

LOS ANGELES (JULY 14, 2016) – Waypoint Entertainment has acquired the rights to bestselling and award-winning author Jeff Lemire and illustrator Emi Lenox's comic series Plutona, a coming of age story which centers on a group of kids who find the body of a famous dead superhero in the woods.  Waypoint Entertainment’s Ken Kao (The Nice Guys), will produce with partner Dan Kao and Addictive Pictures' Russell Ackerman (Mama) and John Schoenfelder under their first-look deal.

Image Comics released Plutona, a 5-issue limited series, on September 2015 to critical acclaim.

"Emi and I are extremely excited to be working with Waypoint Entertainment and Addictive Pictures to help bring our vision for Plutona to the big screen,” said Jeff Lemire. “Plutona has been a labor of love for us and we were very careful about finding a home for it, and we are thrilled that the team at Addictive and Waypoint share our passion for the story and for its potential as a film."

Lemire is the author of titles including the Essex County Trilogy, Sweet Tooth, The Nobody, and wrote a run of Animal Man. He is known for his moody, humanistic stories and sketchy, cinematic, black-and-white art and has worked extensively with DC and Marvel Comics. Lenox is perhaps best known for her diary comic Emitown, as well as having work featured in such critically-acclaimed series as Nowhere Men, Madman, Glory, and Sweet Tooth.

                                                       Jeff Lemire

Lemire is represented by Angela Cheng Caplan of Cheng Caplan Company and attorney Allison Binder of Smelkinson, Genow, Stone, Binder & Christopher LLP.

Waypoint Entertainment recently acquired the rights to two Mark Millar properties, American Jesus and Supercrooks, which Ken Kao will produce with partner Dan Kao and Addictive Pictures.  They are also in pre-production on the sci-fi thriller Tau, directed by Federico D’ Alessandro and starring Maika Monroe and Ed Skrein.

Waypoint Entertainment is a film and television development, production, and finance company with a slate that includes: Scott Cooper’s Hostiles starring Christian Bale and Rosamund Pike; Martin Zandvliet’s The Outsider starring Jared Leto; Shane Black’s detective thriller The Nice Guys starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling; Gus Van Sant’s The Sea of Trees starring Matthew McConaughey, Ken Watanabe, and Naomi Watts; and Terrence Malick's Weightless starring Ryan Gosling Michael Fassbender, Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara.

Addictive Pictures is a film and television production company with a specialty in elevated genre films.  Addictive is currently prepping Jeremy Saulnier's next film Hold the Dark for A24, and recently closed a deal for Deeper written by Max Landis starring Bradley Cooper at MGM.

Hammer Horror 8-Film Collection on Blu-ray in Sept.

HAMMER HORROR 8-FILM COLLECTION
Release Date: 9/13/2016

Synopsis: The chilling movies from the Hammer Films studio during the 1940s and 1950s have been scaring audiences worldwide with their use of ominous and supernatural elements which foretold the coming of doom. Relive the chilling fear with some of their best classic stories in the Hammer Horror 8-Film Collection showcasing monsters that helped shape the modern day characters we love to be frightened by today.

Featuring Brides of Dracula, The Curse of the Werewolf, The Phantom of the Opera, The Kiss of the Vampire, Paranoiac, Nightmare, Night Creatures and The Evil of Dr. Frankenstein, it's absolutely a must have for the house of Hammer horror collector!

Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61180919) : Disc 1 (Side A): Brides of Dracula
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23691-6-2
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 26 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French   

Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61180919) : Disc 2 (Side A): Night Creatures
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23691-6-2
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 23 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61180919) : Disc 3 (Side A): Paranoiac
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23691-6-2
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 20 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French   

Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61180919) : Disc 4 (Side A): Nightmare
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23691-6-2
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 23 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61180919) : Disc 1 (Side A) (Feature 2): The Curse of the Werewolf
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23691-6-2
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 33 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:     
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:     
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French   

Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61180919) : Disc 2 (Side A) (Feature 2): The Phantom of the Opera (1962)
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23691-6-2
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 25 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:     
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:     
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French     

Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61180919) : Disc 3 (Side A) (Feature 2): The Kiss of the Vampire
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23691-6-2
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 29 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:     
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:     
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

Blu-ray Widescreen Multi-Feature(61180919) : Disc 4 (Side A) (Feature 2): The Evil of Frankenstein
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23691-6-2
 Unit Type:      Multi-Feature      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      9/13/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 27 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:     
 Packaging:      Snap Case with Outer Box      Layers:     
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

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