QUICK, TO WALLA WALLA TO HONOR ACTOR AND FAVORITE SON ADAM WEST WITH SECOND ANNUAL ‘ADAM WEST DAY’ ON SEPT. 19 Day of festivities includes screening of West documentary, Bat Signal lighting, Q&A panels, music, and more
(WALLA WALLA, Wash.) — Holy Adam West Day Batman! On Wednesday, Sept. 19, Walla Walla will once again honor the life of its favorite son — known the world over as Batman and later the voice of Mayor Adam West on the show The Family Guy — in a way that only West’s hometown can.
Held on West’s birthday, as proclaimed by the City of Walla Walla in 2017, the Second Annual “Adam West Day” will include a day full of festivities. The event includes the grand opening of the Adam West Exhibit at the Kirkman House Museum, a showing of the West documentary “Starring Adam West”, an expert Q&A panel, the Batmobile and Batcopter, an official lighting of the Bat Signal, activities for kids, and much more.
The Walla Walla roots run deep for Adam West, who died on June 9, 2017, in Los Angeles. He was born in 1928 in Walla Walla as William West Anderson. He grew up in what was then a tiny southeastern Washington farming community, before moving to Seattle at age 15. After graduating from high school, he returned to Walla Walla and graduated from Whitman College.
In 1959, he changed his name to Adam West and began his acting career, famously portraying Batman in the 1960s television version of the comic book hero. Though he moved away from Walla Walla, he returned frequently throughout his life. And it seems most every longtime Walla Walla resident has a personal Adam West story to share.
“Adam West will always be beloved in Walla Walla, so it is with great excitement that Adam West Day has become an annual tradition,” said Ron Williams, executive director of Visit Walla Walla. “The first event, held just after he passed last year, was a heartfelt and fun occasion for both friends and fans and from both near and far. And we hope they return to Walla Walla again this year to celebrate Walla Walla’s favorite son.”
Walla Walla, the unofficial capital of Washington wine country with more than 120 wineries, knows how to throw a party. The Second Annual Adam West Day events include:
The grand opening of the Adam West exhibit at the Kirkman House Museum. Q&A panel at The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Walla Walla with Ruben Procopio, an American animation and comic book artist, animator, and sculptor, who West once called his personal sculptor. Johnny Green, who played one of the Joker’s Henchmen during the famous “Surf’s Up” episode, will also be joining the panel. A showing of the 1966 Batman feature film at The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center. A showing of the documentary “Starring Adam West” at the Gesa Power House Theatre in downtown Walla Walla. Official lighting of the Bat Signal in the evening. Live music and kids’ activities in the downtown Walla Walla Plaza. The Adam West Experience, a joint effort of downtown Walla Walla businesses. Each participating business will display a bat sticker that indicates its involvement, which could include a special, a giveaway, or a drink or food item named in West’s honor. An award will be given to the three downtown businesses with the best decorations. The Batmobile and Bat Copter at various events throughout the day.
“Last year’s inaugural Adam West Day was something so memorable,” said Jonathan Grant, front office manager at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center and a co-organizer of the event. “This year, for the Second Annual Adam West Day, we have even more exciting surprises in store. It will be such a special day to celebrate the life and legacy of our hometown hero and bright knight.”
For more information on planning a trip to Walla Walla, go to visitwallawalla.com. For more details on Adam West Day, visit www.adamwestday.com.
About Walla Walla: As the unofficial capital of Washington wine country, Walla Walla is home to more than 120 wineries, a nationally recognized culinary scene, access to an abundance of outdoor recreation, and an arts & entertainment scene that rivals cities many times its size. This community of just over 30,000 residents is known for many things, including its friendliness and hospitality, the quality of its wine, and of course the famous Walla Walla Sweet Onion. An easy and scenic four-hour drive from Seattle, Portland, or Boise, Walla Walla can also be accessed via Alaska Airlines daily non-stop flights from Seattle. For more information and to begin planning a trip to Walla Walla, visit www.visitwallawalla.com.
Imagine if a sensitive, contemplative tale of emotional turmoil was peanut butter, and a spooky, blood-chilling ghost story was chocolate, and two guys collided on a street corner and got their peanut butter and chocolate all over each other.
The result might very well be SHOW YOURSELF (2016), but whether or not these two great tastes go great together is entirely up to the individual taster, or, in this case, viewer.
The premise is pregnant with possibilities either way the story goes, with semi-successful filmmaker Travis (Ben Hethcoat, THE BABYSITTER MURDERS, DEAR DAD) heading to a very secluded off-season rental cabin deep in the woods right after ducking out of an old friend's funeral with his ashes. Travis is intent on spreading Paul's powered remains upon the very nature spots Paul once visited with Travis and Travis' girlfriend Nicole.
The cabin is a chance to really get away from it all, except for the fact that Travis' cell phone never stops ringing and he's always in contact with old friends who keep blathering about Paul (during which we learn that Paul committed suicide and Travis feels guilty about it) and his naggy, needy girlfriend who keeps blathering about their relationship. I swear, I'd have that phone on the chopping block within my first five minutes there.
What really sets all this stuff into motion is when Travis starts experiencing little things here and there that seem to be of a paranormal bent. Paul's urn changes positions overnight, Travis wakes up with his eyebrows half shaved off (reminiscent of a prank he once played on Paul), and there are knocks on the front door at night but nobody there when he opens it.
The scary stuff really shifts into high gear when Travis goes way deep into the woods and sets up a camping site complete with tent. I won't go into what happens, but suffice it to say that if the filmmakers had chosen to go that route, and poured more effort into it, this movie might've produced some serious goosebumps.
But as that's happening we keep being reminded that the most important part of the story is Travis' guilt over not being a good enough friend to Paul and his possibly even being a reason for Paul's suicide.
In other words, the scary parts are always leveled out by the soul-searching, introspective parts, and neither is really fleshed out as well as they could've been.
The dramatic aspects do eventually get resolved to a reasonable extent, and those not disappointed by the fact that this otherwise competently-made film isn't a wall-to-wall scarefest (whose supernatural elements may actually be occurring only in Travis' mind) might come away from it feeling quite satisfied.
Those expecting a genuine shocker, on the other hand, will have to settle for some pleasingly spooky goings-on earlier in the cabin and a few promising shocks during the long, dark night of Travis' camping trip.
And so SHOW YOURSELF is a hard one to decide whether or not to recommend. You may feel that one or both of the two main ingredients hasn't been sufficiently developed, or you might very well find the combination to be just right.
HUNT FOR THE SKINWALKER will be available to own on digital September 11 and to stream on demand September 19
Based on the best-selling book by George Knapp & Dr. Colm Kelleher, HUNT FOR THE SKINWALKER investigates the confidential, most extensive scientific study of a paranormal hotspot in human history.
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Skinwalker Ranch in Utah is famous throughout the world because of the myriad of frightening, seemingly supernatural events that have been reported in the scenic basin surrounding the property for hundreds of years. Sightings include orbs, UFOs, animal mutilations, unknown creatures, poltergeist-type activity, and many other inexplicable incidents.
An exhaustive, multidisciplinary scientific study began in 1996, spearheaded by an enigmatic Las Vegas billionaire named Robert Bigelow. A team of PhD-level investigators was deployed to collect evidence and spent more than a decade on the ground, interviewing witnesses, searching for explanations, and directly confronting an unknown intelligence.
Recent headlines have revealed that a second, government-funded but confidential study was initiated by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This second investigation was designed to determine if the phenomena at the ranch might have national security implications or could point to technological breakthroughs.
The shroud of mystery hanging above Skinwalker Ranch and the Utah Basin has fascinated director Jeremy Corbell (Patient Seventeen) for years. He finally journeyed to the property to interview eyewitnesses - including the new owner of the ranch - and uncover rare, previously unreleased recordings.
Featured: Jeremy Corbell (Director) Robbie Williams (Pop Star/Paranormal Enthusiast) George Knapp (Emmy® winning reporter/best- selling book "Hunt for the Skinwalker") Dr. Colm Kelleher (Scientist/Bigelow Aerospace/best- selling book "Hunt for the Skinwalker")
A film by two time winner of the Cannes Grand Prix Award Bruno Dumont
JEANNETTE: THE CHILDHOOD OF JOAN OF ARC
Available on Blu-ray & DVD Tuesday, October 2nd (115 minutes / in French w/English subtitles)
"JEANNETTE is a visionary embodiment of continuity—a fusion of spiritual exaltation, physical fury, defiance of authority, and political revolt." —Richard Brody, The New Yorker
"Has a slippery sense of humor and a whole lot of chutzpah." —RogerEbert.com
"Eccentric, entrancing... as bold as it is lively and sweet... an enchanting fairy tale." —Artforum
"Weird, wild... achieves an audacity that even the most traditional cinephiles should find hard to ignore." —Village Voice
France, 1425. In the midst of the Hundred Years’ War, the young Jeannette, at the tender age of 8, looks after her sheep in the small village of Domremy. One day, she tells her friend Hauviette how she cannot bear to see the suffering caused by the English. Madame Gervaise, a nun, tries to reason with the young girl, but Jeannette is ready to take up arms for the salvation of souls and the liberation of France. Carried by her faith, she will become Joan of Arc.
Features a musical score by renowned death metal artist Igorrr (Gautier Serre) and dance sequences staged by world acclaimed choreographer Philippe Découflé (Lyon Opera Ballet, the Cirque du Soleil).
: SRP: $ 34.95 UPC# 6-98452-21404-7
SPECIAL FEATURES • Film Critic Olivier Père Interviews Filmmaker Bruno Dumont (16 minutes) • Deleted Scenes • Theatrical Trailer
DVD: SRP: $ 24.95 UPC# 6-98452-21403-0
I would first of all like to start off this statement saying thank you for your patience. A lot of people have been demanding answers and a response to the recent events surrounding Asia Argento’s sexual assault case. Many people believe that because we have been close in each other’s lives over the past year that perhaps I am affiliated with this incident or being complicit. I am not.
I first met Asia on a red carpet, but it’s only been the past year through our shared experience of the HW case that we have bonded. Asia was a person who understood my trauma in a way that many others didn’t. We were able to talk through them together and champion each other’s voices. We even got matching dot tattoos! Something I had posted on my IG just about a month ago. It’s no secret to anyone that Im a blunt, candid, brazen individual vocally- and I think that’s what I really related to Asia the most with. They were edgy, confrontational, and strong willed with very little care about how much other’s liked or disliked them. Rare things to find in women in this industry or the world.
But then everything changed. In an instant. I received a phone call and series of messages from the being I’ve been dating- Rain Dove. They said that they had been texting with Asia and that Asia had revealed that she had indeed slept with Jimmy Bennet. Rain also shared that Asia had stated that she’d been receiving unsolicited nudes of Jimmy since he had been 12. Asia mentioned in these texts that she didn’t take any action on those images. No reporting to authorities, to the parents, or blocking of Jimmy’s social media. Not even a simple message “Don’t send me these images. They are inappropriate.” There were a few other details revealed as well that I am not at liberty to mention in this statement as investigators do their job.
Rain Dove said that they were going to go to the police with these texts once we were done speaking no matter what. But that they wanted me to be aware of them so that I may be able to take further actions. I responded with “You have to. You must.” I wasted no time. It wasn’t hard to say or support. What was hard was the shell shock of the realisation that everything the MeToo movement stood for was about to be in jeopardy. An hour after our conversation was finished Rain Dove confirmed that they had turned over the texts and were in conversation with officers. Almost 48 hours later the texts were in the press.
I had introduced Rain Dove to Asia Argento last month, three days after the passing of Anthony Bourdain. I was with Asia to comfort and support her. Rain Dove came to support us both. It was an emotionally chaotic time and Rain Dove suggested we go to Berlin for a couple days to take the mourning out of Asia’s home and into a neutral space. So we did. While in Berlin Asia had mentioned that she was being extorted for a large sum of money every month by someone who was blackmailing them with a provocative image. No one in the room knew who the extortionist was. Now we know it to be a reference to this case.
Rain Dove continued on communicating with Asia occasionally after meeting her- and their conversations have been their own. I know Rain is a person to whom many high profile entities consult when they are experiencing social pressures because Rain is good at guiding them through the research confrontation, rehabilitation, and solution process. While they are a person who is good at keeping a secret for those dedicated to making things right- they are also justice driven. So it was not a surprise to me that I received that call and the messages from them. I’ve referred to Asia in the past as “My Ride or Die” and said very clearly that their friendship comes first. I know that coming to me with those messages must have been hard for Rain because of that so I commend them for their bravery.
To the people who have checked in with me to see if I’m alright- the answer is thank you and Yes. I’ll be fine. Its sad to lose a friend connection, but whats even more sad is what happened to Jimmy Bennet. Whether or not the extortion case is true- it wasn’t fair and it wasn’t right. It is the type of thing I fight against alongside so many. The reason I haven’t released a statement is because I’ve frankly been extremely humbled by this event. I had to take a step back and realise that in my own activism while I fight hard with passion- I need to evolve. In the past I have been occasionally angry. As a victim I was justified in fiery feelings. But I know that those accused are the friends, parents, and family members of other people. There absolutely should be no leeway or tolerance for sexual assault. Hard stop. NONE. Victims also shouldn’t be told how they should react or what they should say about their abusers. However as allies to the victim and voyeurs of an event we should find a better way to balance support of the victim with due process for the accused. I’ve never claimed to be perfect. This week especially has made me come to terms with the fact that we all have a lot of growing to do, including myself.
At this current moment it may be easy to focus on the drama of the situation. The conspiracy. But the real focus should be on supporting justice. Supporting honesty. And supporting each other. We can not let this moment break the momentum of a movement that has freed so many people. We must use it to allow us to become stronger. More compassionate. More aware. And More organised.
Asia you were my friend. I loved you. You’ve spent and risked a lot to stand with the MeToo movement. I really hope you find your way through this process to rehabilitation and betterment. Anyone can be be better- I hope you can be, too. Do the right thing. Be honest. Be fair. Let justice stay its course. Be the person you wish Harvey could have been.
FROM RUSH, HEART AND RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS TO ABBA, ALICE COOPER AND ALBERT KING, GET FRONT ROW SEATS TO NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY CONCERTS
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CONCERT: ENCORE Street Date: September 21, 2018 BD/DVD SRP: $39.99/$34.99
Available for the First Time at Retail on Any Format, the Four Hall of Fame Ceremonies Featured (2010-2013) Include 44 Iconic Performances from Inductees Such as Genesis, The Stooges, The Hollies, Tom Waits, Dr. John, Leon Russell, Darlene Love, Freddie King, Donovan, Small Faces/Faces, Heart, Rare Artist Collaborations and More!
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Each year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors rock music's pioneering figures during a prestigious black-tie ceremony. As the Hall of Fame enters its third decade, it's these singular induction ceremonies-featuring the biggest names in classic rock from the '60s, '70s and '80s-that have become nearly as epic as the artists they celebrate.
This September, join in the festivities with front row seats to four incredible induction ceremonies with ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CONCERT: ENCORE. Never before available at retail on any format, these memorable live concert events from 2010-2013 are filled with the collaborations and jam sessions that have made Rock Hall concerts legendary. And with on-stage reunions, unforgettable induction speeches and iconic performances, these once-in-a-lifetime events will be available at retail in a 2-disc Blu-ray and 4-disc DVD configuration.
Among the singular highlights: The legendary Canadian power trio Rush performing fiery classics Tom Sawyer and The Spirit of Radio for their fervent fans. Red Hot Chili Peppers leading a searing all-star jam session of Higher Ground anchored by Slash and Ron Wood. Heart going Crazy on You before being joined onstage by fellow members of Seattle rock royalty from Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains. Alice Cooper ripping into ferocious versions of Eighteen and Under My Wheels before closing the set with Rob Zombie on School's Out. The Hurdy Gurdy Man Donovan is joined onstage by John Mellencamp for a chilling performance of Season of the Witch. Complete HOF induction speeces including Don Henley inducting Randy Newman, Neil Young inducting Tom Waits and many more. The Rock Hall induction ceremonies further immortalize the legends of rock and the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CONCERT: ENCORE puts four singular and electric concerts together into one spectacular collection -- a must-have for music lovers everywhere!
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ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CONCERT, 2010-2014
Type: DVD (4 Discs)/Blu-ray (2 Discs) Running Time: 481 mins. Genre: Music DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 (16 x 9) Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1/Stereo 2.0
Director Michael Mongillo (BEING MICHAEL MADSEN) has applied his visual skills to creating a murder mystery, DIANE (2017), that's nice to look at, especially when the camera focuses on lovely actress Carlee Avers in the title role as a struggling singer whose dead body, clad only in underwear and an overcoat and stabbed with a screwdriver, is found in the backyard of a wounded war veteran who lives alone.
The screenplay by Mongillo and Matt Giannini is equally engaging as we follow the consequences that Steve (Jason Alan Smith, THE LIGHTKEEPERS) must endure after discovering the body and being accused of murder by not only his boorish neighbors and various shopkeepers but also by some of the most insufferably smug police detectives ever committed to film (kudos to these actors for bringing such cretins to life).
The first half of the film pretty much belongs to Smith as the likable but terminally distant loner Steve, whose limp is just the most obvious sign of his deep war wounds.
We know he's a bit off right from the start when, upon finding the dead Diane in his backyard, his first impulse is to snap a picture of her on his phone because she is, as he will later admit to the police, the most beautiful woman he has ever seen.
After that the film settles into a languid, noirish, slowburn sort of narrative that I was able to easily settle into as well, since the mystery of Diane's death and Steve's growing obsession with her--he often stares at her picture while imagining them together in various situations--are presented with a sort of hypnotic quality that effortlessly strung me along as I awaited further revelations.
The story gets darker and creepier when Steve installs a used VHS surveillance camera and intently watches the crime scene until strange things start to happen--supernatural things, apparently, or at least in his fevered mind. Elements of the ghostly thriller begin to creep in when flashes of Diane on the TV screen and seemingly in real life start to haunt Steve's mind both awake and asleep.
My favorite scenes are those in which Steve must deal with a couple of those oafish neighbors who "don't like a killer living on their street" and then gets taken in by the cops for the full interrogation treatment. Here, Jason Alan Smith's low-key, effective performance carries the film and holds our interest quite adequately.
It's what comes not long after the halfway mark, however, that left me feeling ambivalent about DIANE. The increased presence of Carlee Avers is good--she's an appealing actress and I enjoyed watching her in the several scenes she's afforded later in the film--but the way the story works itself out was, for me, a letdown. While I liked this movie very much for most of the way, I found its resolution distinctly anti-climactic.
Diane will open in Los Angeles September 7th at the Arena Cinelounge Sunset, followed by a launch on Cable and Digital HD, including iTunes, Amazon Instant, Google Play and Vudu, on September 17th.
“Another season of wise-crackin’ Deadite-slayin’ insanity” – Mike Cecchini, Den of Geek
A SUPERNATURAL WAR IS BREWING!
ASH VS. EVIL DEAD: SEASON 3
The Final Season Buzzes onto Digital May 25 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 21 from Lionsgate
SANTA MONICA, CA (May 23, 2018) – Legendary horror icon Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead Franchise) stars in the “truly insane, awe-inspiring, and gruesome” (Merrill Barr, Forbes) final season of “Ash vs Evil Dead”: Season 3, arriving on Digital May 25 and on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) and DVD August 21 from Lionsgate. Experience the final season of the hilarious, critically acclaimed, most-watched comedy series on Starz® that follows-up the classic horror film The Evil Dead.
Alongside Campbell, “Ash vs Evil Dead”: Season 3 also stars Lucy Lawless (TV’s “Xena: Warrior Princess” and “Spartacus: War of the Damned”), Ray Santiago (Meet the Fockers), Dana DeLorenzo (A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas), and newcomer Arielle Carver-O’Neill (TV’s “Worst Year of My Life, Again!” and “Suburbs”).
“Ash vs Evil Dead”: Season 3 features Ash, who – having gone from urban legend to hometown hero –discovers that he has a daughter. And, when Kelly witnesses a massacre with Ruby’s fingerprints all over it, she returns to warn Ash and Pablo.
The “Ash vs Evil Dead”: Season 3 Blu-ray and DVD include audio commentary with executive producer Rob Tapert on every single episode, and will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.97 and $34.98, respectively.
BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES ⦁ Audio Commentary with Executive Producer Rob Tapert on every episode
ABOUT LIONSGATE The first major new studio in decades, Lionsgate is a global content platform whose films, television series, digital products and linear and over-the-top platforms reach next generation audiences around the world. In addition to its filmed entertainment leadership, Lionsgate content drives a growing presence in interactive and location-based entertainment, gaming, virtual reality and other new entertainment technologies. Lionsgate’s content initiatives are backed by a 16,000-title film and television library and delivered through a global licensing infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring and ground-breaking content created with special emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse composition of the Company’s worldwide consumer base.
For his feature debut as writer (with Stacy Hullah), director, and star, Harley Di Nardo delivers a textbook example of slick, efficient, eye-pleasing filmmaking that pretty much gets everything right.
The result, DEAD ENVY (2017), isn't the most nailbiting thriller you'll ever see, but it delivers the goods at the end and gives us a fun ride on the way there.
The premise is familiar--washed-up rock singer David Tangiers (Di Nardo) is trying to break back into the big time while struggling to keep a chic hairstyling salon going with the help of his faithful wife Cecily (Samantha Smart).
Enter Javy (Adam Reeser), a fervent fan with his own hopes of making it in the music business. The seemingly nice young man ingratiates himself with David and Cecily to the point of getting a job at the salon, but after that his fascade of niceness eventually begins to fade and reveal an inner instability and even perhaps psychosis.
All the expected plot complications follow--Javy, while pretending to be a well-meaning admirer, begins to ruin David's life from the inside. He sabotages his salon business, botches his potential musical comeback deals, and, worst of all, tries to come between him and Cecily by setting him up and then blackmailing him (anonymously, of course).
The bad vibes build as David considers submitting Javy's terrific demo disc (we're told it's terrific anyway) as his own creation, but the story takes its nastiest turn when Javy's really, really dark side begins to emerge.
I don't want to reveal too much, but the story's simmering suspense just keeps rising in a sort of Hitchcockian way until finally things boil over into a tense, tightly-staged, and exciting life-or-death finale.
In addition to Di Nardo's aforemention skills as a filmmaker, all of this is helped immeasurably by some very capable and (fortunately) admirably understated performances--no histrionics or frantic eye-rolling here, just some good actors giving us convincing characters that sell the somewhat outlandish story and make us care about them.
The supporting cast is small, but among them I liked Carla Wynn as Dawn, an eccentric spiritualist whose gets visions of future peril as soon as Javy touches her hair (which everyone ignores, of course), and Chrissy Bonilla as Sam, a hairstylist who also takes an instant dislike to Javy and is similarly ignored (her fate is chilling).
As a suspense thriller, DEAD ENVY is one of those really nicely-done efforts that starts slow and builds just enough to keep stringing us along until the payoff. I like the characters and the actors playing them, and I enjoyed letting this gripping little movie have its way with me for awhile.
Dead Envy: English / USA / 71 minutes
Opens in Los Angeles August 24th at the Arena Cinelounge Sunset, followed by a launch on Cable and Digital HD, including iTunes, Amazon Instant, Google Play and Vudu, on September 3rd.
“The Walking Dead is back and bigger (and scarier) than ever” – Jeremy Egner, The New York Times
ALL. OUT. WAR.
The #1 Drama On Television Returns To Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 21 from Lionsgate
SANTA MONICA, CA (June 18, 2018) – Worlds collide as “All Out War” breaks out between the factions when AMC’s blockbuster hit series “The Walking Dead”: The Complete Eighth Season arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital August 21 from Lionsgate.
The explosive eighth season bridges the stories between “The Walking Dead” and its spinoff, “Fear the Walking Dead,” leading to a thrilling battle for freedom paved with casualties and tragedy. “The Walking Dead”: The Complete Eighth Season features an all-star cast and fan favorites, including:
⦁ Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually, Heartbreaker, TV’s “Strike Back”) ⦁ Norman Reedus (The Boondock Saints, Triple 9, Blade II) ⦁ Chandler Riggs (Get Low, Mercy) ⦁ Melissa McBride (The Mist, The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys) ⦁ Lauren Cohan (All Eyez On Me, The Boy) ⦁ Danai Gurira (Black Panther, All Eyez On Me) ⦁ Lennie James (Snatch, Lockout, Colombiana) ⦁ Alanna Masterson (TV’s “Mistresses” and “Grey’s Anatomy”) ⦁ Josh McDermitt (TV’s “Twin Peaks” and “Mad Men”) ⦁ Seth Gilliam (Starship Troopers, TV’s “Teen Wolf”) ⦁ Christian Serratos (The Twlight Saga, Flight 7500) ⦁ Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen, TV’s “The Good Wife” and “Grey’s Anatomy”) ⦁ Khary Payton (TV’s “Young Justice” and “The Lion Guard”)
Together with the Hilltop and the Kingdom, Rick and the Alexandrians bring “All Out War” to Negan and his forces. The Saviors are larger, better equipped, and ruthless, but Rick and the unified communities are fighting for the promise of a brighter future. The battle lines are drawn as they launch into a kinetic, action-packed offensive.
Take home “The Walking Dead”: The Complete Eighth Season and go behind the scenes with three audio commentaries (on episodes 803, 804, and 816) and three featurettes exclusive to the home entertainment release, offering an in-depth look at the making of the gripping eighth season. The home entertainment release also includes six extended episodes not seen in the orginal broadcast. The Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $80.99 and $70.98, respectively.
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BLU-RAY / DVD SPECIAL FEATURES ⦁ Audio Commentaries ⦁ Episode 803 Commentary: Executive Producer Scott Gimple and Writer Matt Negrete ⦁ Episode 804 Commentary: Executive Producer Scott Gimple and Director Dan Liu ⦁ Episode 816 Commentary: Executive Producer Scott Gimple and Writer Angela Kang ⦁ “Carl Grimes: Leaving a Legacy” Featurette ⦁ “In Memoriam” Featurette ⦁ “The Price of War” Featurette
Just about any story of Wyatt Earp and the gunfight at the OK Corral must feature "The Walk."
"My Darling Clementine" (1946)
"Stories of the Century: Doc Holliday" (TV, 1954)
"Gunfight at the OK Corral" (1957)
"Hour of the Gun" (1967)
"Star Trek: Spectre of the Gun" (TV, 1968)
"Wyatt Earp" (1994)
"Tombstone" (1993)
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Random Media Releases Michael Mongillo's Haunting Feature
Opens at LA's Arena Cinelounge on September 7th Available Nationwide on Cable and Digital VOD September 17th
"Fantastically other worldly" -- Horror Talk "Disturbing" -- Eye for Film
Los Angeles, CA - Random Media is crossing over to the other side with the limited theatrical and nationwide VOD release of Michael Mongillo's Diane, the story of a wounded veteran and the beautiful corpse he stumbles across that leads him down a rabbit hole.
Diane held its world premiere at FrightFest in London, where BritFlicks described Mongillo's latest as "Jacob's Ladder meets Memento". The film later had its US premiere at the New York City Horror Film Festival and was a nominee for Best Independent Limited Release at the Rondo Classic Hatton Horror Awards.
Diane will open in Los Angeles September 7th at the Arena Cinelounge Sunset, followed by a launch on Cable and Digital HD, including iTunes, Amazon Instant, Google Play and Vudu, on September 17th.
Los Angeles September 7th Release: Arena Cinelounge Sunset 6464 Sunset Blvd Lobby Level Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Steve's lingering physical and emotional scars from the war in Afghanistan plunge him into a soulless routine. He continues his drab existence until the corpse of a beautiful singer, Diane, is dumped in his backyard, shaking him back to reality. Steve takes a photo of her before calling the police and soon he becomes obsessed with the dead woman's image. Steve is scrutinized by the police, becoming the prime suspect hassled by Diane's widower, and attacked by self-righteous neighbors. Before long, the malevolent ghost of Diane begins to work a dark spell that leads Steve to strange and startling revelations.
FREE, EVERY WEDNESDAY THIS MONTH AT MCCARREN PARK AUDIENCE CHOICE - VOTE NOW
"One of the crown jewels of summer outdoor movie season" -- Time Out New York
BROOKLYN, NY - Brooklyn's favorite FREE Film and Concert Series has returned this summer to McCarren Park for its 13th consecutive year! Taking place every Wednesday in July and August, the weekly event will screen eight films in the park and will offer food, beverage and live music. Screenings continue on Wednesday, August 15th with Die Hard!
Screenings kicked off last month with Jawbreaker. The lineup for this year includes cult classics, comedies, and fan favorites such as Hackers, When Harry Met Sally, and Fantastic Mr. Fox. In addition, there will be a seventh musical themed night and film with the eighth film will be Audience Choice and announced mid to late August. Contenders for this year's audience choice include classics like High Fidelity, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, Bad Boys, You Got Served, and Rocky Horror Picture Show. Voting is now open HERE.
Attendees can enjoy awesome food and beverage choices from local vendors around the NYC area. Doors open at 6pm, live music starts at 7:30pm and the film will begin at sundown!
2018 SummerScreen Line up August 15: Die Hard August 22: Musical Movie August 29: Audience Choice - voting is now open!
Brooklyn artist Bethany Robertson has handcrafted limited edition posters for each film and SummerScreen event, which will be showcased at each screening.
SummerScreen, presented by Northside Media, is the longest-running event series of Northside Media, which creates exceptional content and experiences for passionate music, innovation & food communities. SummerScreen would like to give a big thanks to SHOWTIME® and Rx Bar all their support.
"We could not be more thrilled to announce that SummerScreen will be back for its thirteenth year," says Northside founder Danny Stedman. "We've carefully handpicked each feature film and hope that New Yorkers will continue spend their Wednesdays with us, their friends and families in beautiful McCarren Park. We've got a number of surprises in store this year and are excited to share them with the community."
CELEBRATE THE FINAL SEASON of THE GROUNDBREAKING TV VARIETY SERIES THAT BECAME A CULTURAL TOUCHSTONE
ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN: THE COMPLETE SIXTH SEASON
Street Date: September 4, 2018 DVD SRP: $39.95
Available for the Very First Time at Retail, the 6-Disc Set - the Final Single Season Installment of the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-Winning Series -- Features 24 Complete, Remastered Episodes Loaded with Classics Yuks and an Unbelievable Roster of Guest Stars Including Steve Allen, Jack Benny, Carol Burnett, James Caan, Johnny Carson, Howard Cosell, Sammy Davis Jr., Dom DeLuise, Angie Dickinson, Phyllis Diller, Jack Klugman, Michael Landon, Rich Little, Don Rickles, Vin Scully, Mark Spitz, Sally Struthers and Many More!
WATCH THE TRAILER:
By the time "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" signed off the air on March 12, 1973 with 140 trailblazing episodes across six seasons, the show had become a cultural touchstone without peer. Winner of the 1969 Golden Globe® for "Best Television Show" and the most watched program on television during its first two seasons, "Laugh-In" was an integral part of the fabric of '60-'70s America. ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN: THE COMPLETE SIXTH SEASON, the final single season installment of the series from the TV DVD archivists at Time Life, will be released on September 4 in a set featuring all 24 re-mastered episodes from the last season of the landmark show (September 11, 1972-March 12, 1973).
Broadcast from beautiful downtown Burbank, "Laugh-In" was hosted by straight man Dan Rowan and wisecracking co-host Dick Martin, who led a gaggle of goofballs through a rapid-fire assault of one-liners, skits, bits and non sequiturs that left viewers in hysterics and disbelief. Anything and anyone in the public eye was a target. Political correctness? Forget it! The series received a makeover in its final season with a new cast members including comedian Patti Deutsch, folksy singer-comedian Jud Strunk, ventriloquist act Willie Tyler & Lester and giddy Goldie Hawn look-alike Sarah Kennedy, a new set, a bevy of new Downtown Beauties, and the show's musical director Ian Bernard and His Band playing live during some of the party scenes.
In THE COMPLETE SIXTH SEASON, Carol Burnett signs the Laugh-In autograph book and takes one on the chin. Phyllis Diller tickles the funny bone and the ivories with a little Bach. With their always critical and humorous eye, the "Laugh-In" crew saluted guns, law and order, adult books, morality, the circus, Thanksgiving, beautiful people, sports, commercials, California, the family, airlines, actors, the '50s, and the Summer of '72. And, as always, the Sixth Season includes such classic features as "Cocktail Party," "Fickle Finger of Fate," "Here Comes the Judge," "The Joke Wall," "General Bull Right," "Big Al," "Ernestine" and "Edith Ann," "The Swizzles," and "Robot Theater."
A stellar constellation of celebrities lined up to be part of the final season, and TV audiences thrilled to appearances by Steve Allen, Jack Benny, Carol Burnett, James Caan, Johnny Carson, William Conrad, Howard Cosell, Sammy Davis Jr., Dom DeLuise, Angie Dickinson, Phyllis Diller, Sandy Duncan, Nanette Fabray, James Farentino, Robert Goulet, Jack Klugman, Michael Landon, Steve Lawrence, Rich Little, Don Rickles, Vin Scully, Mark Spitz, Sally Struthers, John Wayne, Henny Youngman, and many more! And by the time Ruth Buzzi and the daffy firewomen utter the last "Goodnight, Dick," ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN had solidified its standing as one of the most groundbreakling TV Variety shows ever.
CAST Dan Rowan Dick Martin Lily Tomlin Ruth Buzzi Arte Johnson Gary Owens Ann Elder Dennis Allen Richard Dawson Moosie Drier Tod Bass Brian Bressler Patti Deutsch Sarah Kennedy Jod Strunk Willie Tyler & Lester Donna Jean Young
PROGRAM INFORMATION Format: DVD/6 Discs Running Time: 1234 minutes Genre: TV DVD/Comedy Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audio: Stereo
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Musical Thriller Opens in Los Angeles August 24th Debuts on Cable VOD and Digital HD September 3rd
Los Angeles, CA - Random Media has announced the limited theatrical and nationwide VOD release of Harley Di Nardo's Dead Envy, a thriller following an aging rocker who finds himself in over his head when he thinks he meets the perfect protege.
The semi-autobiographical debut feature of writer-director Di Nardo and co-writer Stacy Hullah, Dead Envy had its world premiere at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, where the filmmakers took home the prize for Best Thriller.
Dead Envy will open in Los Angeles August 24th at the Arena Cinelounge Sunset, followed by a launch on Cable and Digital HD, including iTunes, Amazon Instant, Google Play and Vudu, on September 3rd.
Los Angeles August 24th Release: Arena Cinelounge Sunset 6464 Sunset Blvd Lobby Level Los Angeles, CA 90028
WATCH THE TRAILER:
Aging Rock artist David Tangier's sense of identity is all but destroyed as he works cutting hair to provide a comfortable life for himself and his wife. His sound and age bind him to the Rock of the 2000's, where his band Katatonic Spin once ruled the scene. David cannot tolerate that his entire existence has fallen prey to the persona of "the has been."
By taking one last long shot at maintaining his integrity, David sets out to organize the follow-up album that he never had the chance to make. When Javy Bates, a mysterious young musical talent shows up for a job at David's salon, this Rocker thinks he has found a solution to his alienation. Initially guarded, Javy soon opens up... as he has an agenda of his own.
