ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS -- Movie Review by Porfle

Since 1960's OCEAN'S 11 had been such a lark for the Rat Pack, some of them got together again four years later with director Gordon Douglas for the lighthearted crime spoof ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS (1964). But as we learn from Frank Sinatra, Jr.'s commentary--which, once again, serves as an absolutely invaluable first-hand account--this breezy musical about rival gangs in Prohibition-era Chicago was overshadowed not only by the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, who was Frank Sinatra's personal friend, but also by the five-day kidnapping of Frank, Jr. himself in Lake Tahoe, California.

While much of the movie is breezy fun, it's apparent in several scenes that Papa Frank's heart just isn't in it. Still, he musters what he can as "good guy" crime kingpin Robbo, the lone holdout when rival boss Guy Gisborne (Peter Falk) rubs out the current big cheese Big Jim (Edward G. Robinson in a brief cameo) and demands all the other bosses line up behind him. Robbo's refusal results in the opposing bosses hitting each other's speakeasies in a frenzy of mutual destruction.

Enter Big Jim's daughter Marian, played by a gorgeous Barbara Rush, who offers Robbo a hefty sum to eliminate the man who killed her father. Robbo instead donates the cash to an orphanage, thus gaining a citywide reputation as the new "Robin Hood." This new image suits him so he starts giving a cut of all his proceeds to charity, while Marian, whose intentions go beyond mere revenge, seeks the aid of any man who'll respond to her seductive advances to make a power grab. Meanwhile, Guy Gisborne continues in his efforts to bring down Robbo both violently and by trying to get him sent up the river on trumped-up counterfeiting charges.

As an old-style gangster comedy, ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS is about on the same level as BUGSY MALONE or the "A Piece of the Action" episode of "Star Trek", only with better production values. Some of the transitions into the song-and-dance numbers are awkward, to say the least, with Falk's number coming off as particularly ear-bending despite his giving it the old college try (fortunately, the rest of his comic performance is a delight).

Dino, who plays Robbo's partner Little John, fares better with his jaunty pool-hustling tune "Any Man Who Loves His Mother", and Sammy's energetic shoot-em-up number "Bang! Bang!" is a real blast. Frank, in his best moment in the film, seems to forget his troubles for a bit when he gets to croon his classic ode to Chicago, "My Kind of Town."

Another plus for the production is the presence of the venerable Bing Crosby as Allen A. Dale, an overaged "orphan" who joins Robbo's crew in order to help coordinate his charitable activities. Bing does a wonderful soft-shoe number with the boys back at the orphanage entitled "Don't Be a Do Badder!" (the lyrics are cringeworthy but Bing manages to sell them), then joins in another fun song-and-dance sequence with Frank and Dean, "You've Either Got or You Haven't Got Style", which is unique for having all three of these major singing stars together at one time.

A gaggle of wonderfully rough-looking character actors fill the supporting roles as well as some familiar names such as Victor Buono, Hans Conried, Robert Foulk, Richard Bakalyan, Billy Curtis, and Sig Ruman. A chorus line of flappers performing the number "Charlotte Couldn't Charleston" is led by none other than legendary singer-dancer-choreographer Toni Basil of "Mickey" fame, who would co-star in VILLAGE OF THE GIANTS a year later and go on to appear in the counterculture classic EASY RIDER in '69.

While the story tends to drag a bit here and there, and the songs aren't always top-notch, ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS is still an enjoyable enough gangster spoof and one of the last of the old wave of Hollywood musicals. It's a shame that the conditions under which it was made so dampened the spirits of those involved, especially its star, Frank Sinatra, resulting in a movie whose lightheartedness comes off as noticeably strained.

ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS -- Movie Review by Porfle

Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection (Limited Edition Blu-ray)

ALFRED HITCHCOCK: THE MASTERPIECE COLLECTION (LIMITED EDITION)
Blu-ray Release Date: 3/1/2016

Synopsis: Universally recognized as the Master of Suspense, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock directed some of cinema's most thrilling and unforgettable classics. Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection features 15 iconic films from the acclaimed director’s illustrious career including Psycho, The Birds, Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest and many more.

Starring Hollywood favorites such as James Stewart, Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Paul Newman, Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery and Kim Novak, this definitive collection showcases a true cinematic master at his best. Featuring over 15 hours of insightful bonus features plus an exclusive collectible book, each film has been digitally restored from high resolution film elements for the ultimate Hitchcock experience.
 
Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 1 (Side A): Saboteur
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 49 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

 Edition:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Saboteur: A Closer Look
• Alfred Hitchcock's Sketches
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 2 (Side A): Shadow of a Doubt
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 48 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook 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:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Beyond Doubt: The Making of Hitchcock’s Favorite Film
• Production Drawings by Art Director Robert Boyle
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 3 (Side A): Rope
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 21 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook 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:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Rope Unleashed
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 4 (Side A): Rear Window
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 55 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
French European DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
Spanish DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

 Edition:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Rear Window Ethics: An Original Documentary
• A Conversation with Screenwriter John Michael Hayes
• Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of the Master
• Breaking Barriers: The Sound of Hitchcock
• Hitchcock / Truffaut Interview Excerpts
• Masters of Cinema
• Feature Commentary with John Fawell, Author of Hitchcock’s Rear Window: The Well-Made Film
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• Re-Release Trailer Narrated by James Stewart
• My Scenes
• pocket BLU App


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 5 (Side A): The Trouble with Harry
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 40 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook 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:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • The Trouble With Harry Isn’t Over
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 6 (Side A): The Man Who Knew Too Much
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 56 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook 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:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • The Making of The Man Who Knew Too Much
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• Re-Release Trailer
• My Scenes


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 7 (Side A): Vertigo
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      2 Hours 9 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
French European DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
Spanish DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
French
Spanish

 Edition:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Obsessed with Vertigo: New Life for Hitchcock's Masterpiece
• Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's Collaborators
• Hitchcock / Truffaut
• Foreign Censorship Ending
• The Vertigo Archives
• Feature Commentary with Film Director William Friedkin
• Theatrical Trailer
• Restoration Theatrical Trailer
• 100 Years of Universal: The Lew Wasserman Era
• My Scenes
• pocket BLU App


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 8 (Side A): North by Northwest
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      2 Hours 16 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English Dolby True HD 5.1 Surround
English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
French Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
German Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
Italian Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
Portuguese Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
Spanish Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      French
Italian
Castilian Spanish
Spanish
Portuguese

 Edition:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Destination Hitchcock: The Making of North by Northwest
• North by Northwest: One for the Ages
• The Master’s Touch: Hitchcock’s Signature Style
• Feature Commentary by Screenwriter Ernest Lehman
• Stills Gallery
• Theatrical Trailer


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 9 (Side A): Psycho (1960)
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 49 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
French Canadian DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
French
Spanish

 Edition:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     BLACK & WHITE
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • The Making of Psycho
• Psycho Sound
• In The Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
• Hitchcock / Truffaut Interview Excerpts
• Newsreel Footage: The Release of Psycho
• The Shower Scene: With and Without Music
• The Shower Scene: Storyboards by Saul Bass
• The Psycho Archives
• Posters and Psycho Ads
• Lobby Cards
• Behind-the-Scenes Photographs
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• Re-release Trailers
• My Scenes
• Feature Commentary with Stephen Rebello (author of "Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho")


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 10 (Side A): The Birds
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      2 Hours          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
French European DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
Spanish DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

 Edition:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Deleted Scene
• The Original Ending
• The Birds: Hitchcock’s Monster Movie
• All About The Birds
• Storyboard Sequence
• Tippi Hedren’s Screen Test
• Hitchcock / Truffaut Interview Excerpts
• The Birds Is Coming (Universal International Newsreel)
• Suspense Story: National Press Club Hears Hitchcock (Universal International Newsreel)
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics
• 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
• My Scenes
• pocket BLU App


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 11 (Side A): Marnie
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      2 Hours 11 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook 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:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • The Trouble With Marnie
• The Marnie Archives
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 12 (Side A): Torn Curtain
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      2 Hours 8 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook 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:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Torn Curtain Rising
• Scenes Scored by Bernard Herrmann
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 13 (Side A): Topaz
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      2 Hours 23 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish
French

 Edition:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Alternate Endings
• Topaz: An Appreciate by Film Historian and Critic Leonard Maltin
• Storyboards: The Mendozas
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 14 (Side A): Frenzy
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      1 Hour 56 Minutes          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook with Outer Box      Layers:      Single
 Audio:     English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
French European DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
       Subtitles:      English SDH
Spanish

 Edition:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • The Story of Frenzy
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes


Blu-ray Full Frame / Widescreen Gift Set Limited Edition(61176557) : Disc 15 (Side A): Family Plot
 Format:      Blu-ray      UPC:      0-2519-23408-0-2
 Unit Type:      Gift Set      Number of Media:      1
 Street Date:      3/1/2016      PreOrder Date:     
 Run Time (HH:MM):      2 Hours 1 Minute          
 Language:      English      Disc Type:      BD-50 (Single Sided)
 Packaging:      Digibook 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:      Limited Edition      Picture:      Full Frame / Widescreen
 Version:      -      Color/B&W     COLOR
 Rating:      Not Rated
PG
PG-13
R      CARA Rating:      -
 Bonus Features:      • Plotting Family Plot
• Storyboards: The Chase Scene
• Production Photographs
• Theatrical Trailer
• My Scenes

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Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection (Limited Edition Blu-ray)

Eytan Rockaway's "THE ABANDONED" in Theaters Jan. 8th

Eytan Rockaway Presents His Upcoming Film THE ABANDONED (Previously Titled THE CONFINES) Premiering in Theaters January 8

IFC Midnight will be releasing day and date with VOD and Digital as well.

Director Eytan Rockaway makes his feature film directorial debut in this tense thriller that blurs the lines between illness and reality to mirror the traumatized psyche of the protagonist in a story that challenges the power of our own perception.

Take a terrifying plunge into the warped mind of a disturbed young woman. Desperate to get her life back on track, the unstable Streak (Martha Marcy May Marlene’s Louisa Krause) takes a job as a security guard, working the graveyard shift at a once upscale, now abandoned apartment complex.

But on her first night on duty, she discovers a horrifying presence lurking deep within the bowels of the decaying building.

With her nerves already on edge, Streak must confront demons both real and imagined as she struggles to keep a grip on her sanity. Jason Patric (The Lost Boys) co-stars in this harrowing thrill ride.

Official Selection - Los Angeles Film Festival
Official Selection - Screamfest 2015

An IFC Midnight Release | 88 MINS | NR

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Eytan Rockaway's "THE ABANDONED" in Theaters Jan. 8th

Sigourney Weaver Narrates: New ASTEROID: MISSION EXTREME Digital Fulldome Film/NatGeo Studios & Sky-Skan

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC STUDIOS AND SKY-SKAN DISTRIBUTE NEW DIGITAL FULLDOME FILM

NARRATED BY SIGOURNEY WEAVER:

‘ASTEROID: MISSION EXTREME’

Open Now in Fulldome Theaters Worldwide
Coming to Digital 2D, 3D and Flat Screen in Spring 2016

WASHINGTON (December 9, 2015) – ASTEROID: MISSION EXTREME, a new digital fulldome adventure from National Geographic Studios and Sky-Skan, features narration by actress Sigourney Weaver. Open now in fulldome theaters worldwide as of fall 2015, the film is coming to digital 2D, 3D and flat screen cinemas in early 2016. ASTEROID: MISSION EXTREME takes audiences on an epic journey to explore what it would take for astronauts to harness asteroids and facilitate exploration into deep space.

“Sigourney Weaver is the ideal guide for this immersive trek across our Solar System, which spotlights the wonders and possibilities of science and will inspire a new generation of space explorers,” said Jeff Hasler, EVP, Production and Development at National Geographic Studios.

“There is little content in the world that matches the quality offered by this unique film experience, using 8k resolution at 60 frames per second,” said Steven Savage, Sky-Skan president.

Using stunning visuals and state-of-the-art computer graphics, ASTEROID: MISSION EXTREME hurtles audiences through space on an extraordinary adventure with astronauts to discover the possibilities of using asteroids as stepping stones to connect with other worlds. Based on real science, the film presents the fascinating idea and unique challenges of asteroids as “way stations” to facilitate manned space travel, and also explores various ways to prevent asteroids from hitting the Earth.

An original co-production of National Geographic Studios and Sky-Skan, ASTEROID: MISSION EXTREME is presented by Lockheed Martin. Produced and directed by Annette Sotheran-Barnett (To Space & Back), the film is written by Sotheran-Barnett, Mose Richards and Rick Adams. Executive producers are Jeff Hasler, Brooke Runnette, and Steven Savage.
For more information or to view the trailer, visit the film website, asteroidfilm.com.

Become a fan on Facebook [Facebook.com/natgeomovies], or follow the film on Twitter at [@natgeomovies; #asteroidfilm].

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About National Geographic Studios
National Geographic Studios is the video and film production division of the National Geographic Society, one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations, whose mission is to inspire, illuminate and teach. From television series and specials to giant screen, from mobile video to digital news and educational content, National Geographic Studios’ productions embody the Society’s long-standing reputation for stunning visuals and captivating storytelling. National Geographic Studios has received nearly 150 Emmy Awards and almost 1,000 other industry accolades, including recognition from the Peabody Awards, DuPont Columbia Awards, multiple film and museum industry awards and the highest honors from natural history film festivals. National Geographic Studios also produces and distributes giant screen and digital 3D films for the museum cinema industry.

About Sky-Skan
Since premiering the first-ever commercially available hemispherical video projection system in 1998, Sky-Skan’s innovations have defined the immersive theater experience. We create award-winning technology and fulldome immersive films for planetariums, science centers, attractions, and multidisciplinary installations around the globe. Learn more at www.skyskan.com.

Sigourney Weaver Narrates: New ASTEROID: MISSION EXTREME Digital Fulldome Film/NatGeo Studios & Sky-Skan

"THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY" With Sasha Baron Cohen -- Wild New Trailer

THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY
Action Comedy
March 11, 2016

MI6’s top assassin (Mark Strong) has a brother. Unfortunately for him, he’s an English football hooligan (Sacha Baron Cohen) from the town of Grimsby.

Nobby has everything a man from the poor English fishing town of Grimsby could want – 9 children and the most attractive girlfriend in northern England (Rebel Wilson). There’s only one thing missing in his life: his little brother, Sebastian.

After they were adopted by different families as children, Nobby spent 28 years searching for him. Upon hearing of his location, Nobby sets off to reunite with his brother, unaware that not only is his brother an MI6 agent, but he's just uncovered a plot that puts the world in danger. 

On the run and wrongfully accused, Sebastian realizes that if he is going to save the world, he will need the help of its biggest idiot.

Cast:                       
Sacha Baron Cohen
Mark Strong
Isla Fisher
Rebel Wilson
Gabourey Sidibe
and Penélope Cruz

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Silent Film Legend Harold Lloyd's Collection Comes to iTunes Worldwide December 15th

Random Media & Harold Lloyd Entertainment
Announce December 15th iTunes Debut of
100 Years of Harold Lloyd
   
Los Angeles, CA-  Random Media and Harold Lloyd Entertainment are pleased to announce the release of 100 Years of Harold Lloyd, fifteen works from the library of legendary silent film star Harold Lloyd.  Seven features and eight shorts will be available for rental or download to own on iTunes beginning December 15th in the US and around the world. 

Harold Lloyd (1893-1971) was one of the great comic stars of the cinema, a genius on par with Chaplin and Keaton. Yet, he came from a humble background, and perhaps this was the key to his affinity with "the ordinary man" who does extraordinary things.  His motion picture career spanned 34 years and over 200 comedies. Among his most famous films are Grandma's Boy (1922), Safety Last! (1923), The Freshman (1925), The Kid Brother (1927), Speedy (1928), and Movie Crazy (1932).

100 Years of Harold Lloyd will be available in three packages: The Films: a package of seven features; The Shorts Vol. 1, a package of three shorts; and The Shorts Vol. 2, a package of five shorts.  The films will be released in various languages in over fifteen countries, many for the first time.  

The feature films included in the package are: Dr. Jack (1922), Why Worry? (1923), Safety Last! (1923), The Freshman (1925), For Heaven's Sake (1926), The Kid Brother (1927), Speedy (1928).  The shorts included are: An Eastern Westerner (1920), High and Dizzy (1920), Never Weaken (1921) in the first, and Take a Chance (1918), Young Mr. Jazz (1919) The Marathon (1919), Bumping into Broadway (1919), His Royal Slyness (1920), in the second.  Each feature film and collections of shorts will be available to own for $14.99 HD / $11.99 SD or to rent for $3.99 HD / $2.99 SD.

This unprecedented release follows on the heels of the Criterion Collection's DVD and Blu-ray debut of Speedy, Lloyd's final silent film.

"We are honored to be able to bring this collection of extraordinary films to an international audience," Eric Doctorow, CEO of Random Media said.  "Partnering with Criterion and iTunes made this possible and we are grateful for their help to make this happen."

Sue Lloyd Hayes, Harold Lloyd's granddaughter and CEO of Harold Lloyd Entertainment, said, "This is a very thrilling way to bring Harold Lloyd to the digital age with his death-defying stunts and pure humor to the new generation with genuine laughter."

Towards the end of his life, Lloyd himself stated, "It has been amazing to me that these comedies can still strike a responsive note of laughter with audiences of all ages and in all parts of the world. Laughter is the universal language. It establishes a common identity among people-regardless of other differences. It is the sweetest sound in the whole world."

About Random Media
Random Media is a content company that acquires and distributes films on a worldwide basis through movie theatres, conventional brick and mortar retailers, digital platforms, cable and satellite companies and television networks. Random Media is distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Alchemy. Random Media's library includes acclaimed films such as The Motel Life, Escape From Tomorrow, and For Those in Peril.

Silent Film Legend Harold Lloyd's Collection Comes to iTunes Worldwide December 15th

Award-Winning Documentary "Finding Noah" Returns to Select Theaters for Holiday Season

Award-Winning Documentary "Finding Noah"
Returns to Select Theaters for Holiday Season

"Finding Noah" partners with SpectiCast to bring true story
of the search for Noah's Ark to the big screen

LOS ANGELES, December 7, 2015 – "Finding Noah," an award-winning documentary which brings to life an archaeological expedition in search of Noah's Ark, is returning to select theaters for the holiday season. Narrated by Academy Award nominee Gary Sinise, the film follows a team of archaeologists, theologians and explorers as they summit one of the world's most dangerous mountains in a quest to discover a highly sought after piece of history.

After a successful theater event in October 2015, "Finding Noah" is partnering with SpectiCast, a leading distributor of event cinema programs, to provide encore presentations. This will also be the film's first showing after winning Best Documentary of 2015 at the Sun & Sand Film Festival.

"We were thrilled by the film's performance in October, and we have heard from many people who missed the first event or wanted to see the film again," said Brent Baum, the director and producer of "Finding Noah." "Through our partnership with SpectiCast, we are able to bring the film back to select markets, so everyone will have another chance to see it on the big screen."

For thousands of years, mankind has been fascinated by the story of a global flood and one family's dramatic escape in a homemade vessel. Versions of the story appear in almost every culture, but the most well known is the biblical account of Noah found in Genesis.

Historical reports, scientific evidence and biblical accounts point to Mount Ararat, now located in Eastern Turkey, as the Ark's final resting place. "Finding Noah" examines this evidence in detail, while chronicling the harrowing journey of a team of men in their search for the Ark.

"Noah's Ark is one of history's greatest mysteries, and it is an object of great historical, cultural and spiritual significance," said Baum. "There was so much evidence leading to Mount Ararat, it seemed irresponsible not to look for it there. Filming the search for Noah's Ark has become one of the most amazing adventures of my life."

Known as Agri Dagh or "Painful Mountain," Mount Ararat is located in one of the most volatile geopolitical regions in the world. The "Finding Noah" expedition had to brave dangerous environmental challenges, deadly rock and ice falls, hidden crevasses, hypoxia and even terrorism in their quest to find the Ark. "Finding Noah" is not only a chronicle of a scientific mission, but a picture of how far the human spirit will go to achieve a goal.

"Finding Noah" will open in select theaters on December 10, with additional showings throughout December and early January. The event will include the full-length feature, as well as a panel discussion with archeologists, filmmakers and expedition team members. The theater is currently slated to appear in dozens of theaters with additional cities being added every day. Additional theater showings can be requested through SpectiCast. For more information, visit http://www.specticast.com/en/titles/finding-noah.

17K ASL is a Los Angeles based creative development and production company with headquarters at the Sunset Gower Studios. Partner Brent Baum is a film producer and director based in Los Angeles.  As a film executive he has helped develop, produce, finance, sell and distribute over a dozen motion pictures, including "The Wedding Planner," "Eye of the Beholder," "Thomas and the Magic Railroad," "Beautiful" and "Buying the Cow."

SpectiCast is one of the fastest growing producers, financiers, distributors and marketers of Event Cinema worldwide. They have distributed over 400 event cinema releases to screens around the globe and have brought original world-class programming to audiences on over 4,000 screens in 65 countries.  SpectiCast has distributed programs from some of the world's most prestigious cultural arts organizations and leading entertainment companies including the Opera de Paris, The Vatican Museums, The Royal Albert Hall, The Salzburg Festival, The Paris Opera Ballet, the Mariinsky Theatre, the British Museum, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Universal Music, Sony Music, and EagleRock Entertainment - featuring works by Shakespeare and Shaw, Beethoven and Bach, da Vinci and Dalì, Sondheim and Satriani - with performances by Mikhail Baryshnikov, Renée Fleming, Christopher Plummer, Paul McCartney, Drake, Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones, just to name a few.

Alchemy is the largest independent distributor of film and television content across all platforms and windows in North America. Alchemy develops tailored distribution strategies, from theatrical release to DVD, digital, VOD, and television.  Under CEO Bill Lee's direction, the company has distributed the work of some of the world's finest filmmakers including Richard Linklater, Werner Herzog, Gregg Araki, Dito Montiel, John Hillcoat, John Turturro, Lee Daniels, Oren Moverman and James Cameron.  Recent successes include "Welcome to Me," "Survivor," "Elsa & Fred," "Fading Gigolo," "What Maisie Knew," "Rampart" and "Bernie."

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Award-Winning Documentary "Finding Noah" Returns to Select Theaters for Holiday Season

"SURVIVAL KNIFE" Cuts Open a New Trailer and Artwork Ahead of January Release

Wild Eye Sharpens the Survival Knife
Key Art and Trailer for January 2016 Release
   
New York, NY - Wild Eye Releasing has armed revenge horror fans with Survival Knife's new key art and trailer. 

Arriving on DVD and VOD in January, Survival Knife follows the sole survivor of a killing spree as she attempts to rebuild herself following the deaths of her friends.  But what she becomes may be deadlier than what she survived.

The lone survivor of a serial killer's attack tries to cope with the death of her friends and her mutilation at the hands of the maniac - but she fears the trauma has awakened a dark side within her as she slowly becomes something possibly even worse than the man who scarred her forever.

The DVD release of Survival Knife will be available in late January 2016.

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"SURVIVAL KNIFE" Cuts Open a New Trailer and Artwork Ahead of January Release

Sci-Fi Thriller "LAKE EERIE" With Lance Henriksen Gets Distribution Deal

Savage Beast Films and Solid Weld Productions Announce Video on Demand Distribution Deal

Gravitas Ventures Secure North American Rights for Award Winning Horror Sci-Fi Thriller "Lake Eerie"

Release Date Scheduled for January 15, 2016

Santa Monica, CA (December 2, 2015)...Savage Beast Films and Solid Weld Productions are pleased to announce a Video on Demand Distribution Deal, with Gravitas Ventures for the North American Rights to the Award Winning Horror/Sci-Fi Thriller, "Lake Eerie." Release date is scheduled for January 15, 2016.

The independent feature, "Lake Eerie," focuses on a young widow, who moves into an old house to recover from the sudden loss of her husband. Little does she know that a dark secret, locked away inside her new home on Lake Erie will soon to be unleashed.

The film stars Lance Henriksen as Pop ("Aliens," "The Terminator"), Betsy Baker as Eliza ("The Evil Dead," "Oz the Great"), Marilyn Ghigliotti as The Realtor ("Clerks," "Clerks 3"), Al Snow as The Man in Black ("WWE Sunday Night Heat"), Meredith Majors as Kate ("Mr. and Mrs. Smith") and Anne Leigh Cooper (Annemijn Nieuwkoop) as Autumn ("Caged Innocence").

"Lake Eerie" had its World Premiere at the HorrorHound Film Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana in September of 2015. After its debut the audience rose to their feet with a rousing standing ovation. This resulted nominations for Best Feature, Best Actress (Betsy Baker), Best Actor (Lance Henriksen) and Best SFX (Robert Kurtzman), scoring a Best Actor win for Henriksen.

Helming the production is Chris Majors as Producer/ Executive Producer and Director, and Producer/Executive Producer and Writer Meredith Majors. Director of Photography/Cinematographer is David M. Brewer ("Insidious," "Roswell FM"), Special Effects Makeup is by Robert Kurtzman ("Army of Darkness," "Scream") with Producer/Executive Producer and CEO of Solid Weld Productions, James Morales ("The Hospital," "The Alamo").

The musical score was composed by the masterful Harry Manfredini, who is well known for the "Friday the 13" series and "Wishmaster." The theme song, "Le Reverie" ("The Dream"), is written and performed by the heavy metal goth quartet Le Reverie, fronted by Allie Jorgen.

Gravitas Ventures specializes in the aggregation of entertainment content by connecting independent filmmakers, producers and distribution companies with leading cable, satellite, telco and online distribution partners.

Comments Chris Majors, "It is a dream come true to have received distribution for my first film. What elevates the experience even more is to have received distribution with one of the leaders in VOD distribution and a company known for choosing only top quality content Gravitas Ventures."

Meredith Majors adds, "I am truly humbled by all of the incredible artists who came together to make 'Lake Eerie' come to fruition. To have my first screenplay be produced and now have distribution is such an honor, and I am very grateful for this amazing experience."

Gravitas Ventures Film Acquisition Coordinator Michael Lange continues, "Lake Eerie" offers fans of the horror genre a new twist on the supernatural, and we couldnt be more delighted to bring the Majors vision to 100 million + homes in North America."

"Lake Eerie" was shot in the fall of 2013 in La Salle, Michigan. During the twenty one days of principal photography the film crew came to realize that the house was actually haunted. They hired three teams of ghost hunters who captured proof. The behind the scenes footage and additional paranormal activity will soon be seen on the second season of "Paranormal Survivor," that airs on the Destination America cable channel.

In addition to the upcoming Video on Demand release, plans are underway for a limited theatrical release, as well as screenings at more film festivals.

"Lake Eerie" has been described as a cross between "Rosemary's Baby" meets "The Shining." Back to the Movies cited it as, "A chilling supernatural tale that pays homage to classic horror," with LA Metal Media stating it is a..."Truly unique and terrifying film."

For more information on "Lake Eerie," the movie, please log on to www.lakeeeriemovie.com.

For information on Gravitas Ventures please visit www.gravitasventures.com.

Sci-Fi Thriller "LAKE EERIE" With Lance Henriksen Gets Distribution Deal

Silent Film Star Harold Lloyd's Collection Comes to iTunes December 15th

Random Media & Harold Lloyd Entertainment
Announce December 15th iTunes Debut of
100 Years of Harold Lloyd

Los Angeles, CA-  Random Media and Harold Lloyd Entertainment are pleased to announce the release of 100 Years of Harold Lloyd, fifteen works from the library of legendary silent film star Harold Lloyd.  Seven features and eight shorts will be available for rental or download to own on iTunes beginning December 15th in the US and around the world.

Harold Lloyd (1893-1971) was one of the great comic stars of the cinema, a genius on par with Chaplin and Keaton. Yet, he came from a humble background, and perhaps this was the key to his affinity with "the ordinary man" who does extraordinary things.  His motion picture career spanned 34 years and over 200 comedies. Among his most famous films are Grandma's Boy (1922), Safety Last! (1923), The Freshman (1925), The Kid Brother (1927), Speedy (1928), and Movie Crazy (1932).

100 Years of Harold Lloyd will be available in three packages: The Films: a package of seven features; The Shorts Vol. 1, a package of three shorts; and The Shorts Vol. 2, a package of five shorts.  The films will be released in various languages in over fifteen countries, many for the first time.

The feature films included in the package are: Dr. Jack (1922), Why Worry? (1923), Safety Last! (1923), The Freshman (1925), For Heaven's Sake (1926), The Kid Brother (1927), Speedy (1928).  The shorts included are: An Eastern Westerner (1920), High and Dizzy (1920), Never Weaken (1921) in the first, and Take a Chance (1918), Young Mr. Jazz (1919) The Marathon (1919), Bumping into Broadway (1919), His Royal Slyness (1920), in the second.

This unprecedented release follows on the heels of the Criterion Collection's DVD and Blu-ray debut of Speedy, Lloyd's final silent film.

"We are honored to be able to bring this collection of extraordinary films to an international audience," Eric Doctorow, CEO of Random Media said.  "Partnering with Criterion and iTunes made this possible and we are grateful for their help to make this happen."

Sue Lloyd Hayes, Harold Lloyd's granddaughter and CEO of Harold Lloyd Entertainment, said, "This is a very thrilling way to bring Harold Lloyd to the digital age with his death-defying stunts and pure humor to the new generation with genuine laughter."

Towards the end of his life, Lloyd himself stated, "It has been amazing to me that these comedies can still strike a responsive note of laughter with audiences of all ages and in all parts of the world. Laughter is the universal language. It establishes a common identity among people-regardless of other differences. It is the sweetest sound in the whole world."

About Random Media
Random Media is a content company that acquires and distributes films on a worldwide basis through movie theatres, conventional brick and mortar retailers, digital platforms, cable and satellite companies and television networks. Random Media is distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Alchemy. Random Media's library includes acclaimed films such as The Motel Life, Escape From Tomorrow, and For Those in Peril.

Silent Film Star Harold Lloyd's Collection Comes to iTunes December 15th

"Elmo's World: Elmo Wonders" -- Updated Street Date Feb. 2, 2015

DISCOVER THE WORLD THROUGH ELMO’S EYES
WITH THE RELEASE OF

ELMO’S WORLD: ELMO WONDERS

ON DVD AND DIGITAL FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Featuring Over Two Hours Of Fun Including “Elmo’s World: Transportation”
for the First Time on DVD!


BURBANK, CA (December 3, 2015) – Get ready to think about the outside world like you never have before with everyone’s favorite red furry monster as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street whose mission is to help children grow smarter, stronger and kinder, get set to release Elmo’s World: Elmo Wonders on DVD and digital February 2, 2016. 

Over two hours of fun, this wonderful compilation also features “Elmo’s World: Transportation” for the first time on DVD. As an added bonus segment, Elmo’s good friend Ernie joins the fun to sing the “I Wonder” song. Elmo’s World: Elmo Wonders will be priced to own for $14.98 SRP on DVD.

In Elmo’s World: Elmo Wonders, Elmo wonders all about the exciting and adventurous world around him. Sesame Street’s curious red monster takes preschoolers on a journey to learn all about the sky, weather, doctors, bicycles, jumping and many other things inquisitive little kids like yours ask questions about.

“Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is thrilled to release another fun adventure with the most loveable preschool character ever, Elmo,” said Jeff Brown, WBHE Executive Vice President and GM of Non-Theatrical Franchise Marketing. “The Elmo’s World series has been hugely popular and we are excited to fill parents’ demand for more with Elmo’s World: Elmo Wonders.”
                                                                                                                          
Sesame Street continues to be a retail powerhouse with over 4 million DVDs sold each year and more than $1.5 Billion in licensed merchandise sales. It continues to be the #1 top-of-mind preschool television shows for parents across the country.
                                                                                                                                                    
About Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street which reaches 156 million children across more than 150 countries. The Workshop’s mission is to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder. Delivered through a variety of platforms, including television programs, digital experiences, books and community engagement, its research-based programs are tailored to the needs of the communities and countries they serve. For more information, visit us at www.sesameworkshop.org.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

"Elmo's World: Elmo Wonders" -- Updated Street Date Feb. 2, 2015

"ANT-MAN" Blu-ray/DVD New Film Clips -- On Blu-ray and DVD December 8th

Marvel's ANT-MAN

On 3D Blu-ray® Combo Pack, Blu-ray®, DVD, Digital SD and On Demand this
Tuesday, December 8th

Now Available on Digital 3D, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere

Includes Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes, Making-of Featurettes, Gag Reel and Audio Commentary

Marvel, the Studio who brought you "The Avengers", now brings to life one of the original Avengers- Marvel's Ant-Man.

Bring home the epic heist as Ant-man embraces his inner hero and harnesses the unique ability to shrink in scale to save not only the world, but his daughter.

Full of both humor and heart, Marvel's Ant-man is the perfect gift this holiday on Blu-ray and Digital HD.

READ OUR REVIEW OF "ANT-MAN" HERE

"ANT-MAN" Blu-ray/DVD New Film Clips -- On Blu-ray and DVD December 8th

"THE REVENANT" Hits Select Theaters December 25 and Nationwide on January 8

Inspired by true events, THE REVENANT is an epic story of survival and transformation on the American frontier. 

While on an expedition into the uncharted wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally mauled by a bear, then abandoned by members of his own hunting team. Alone and near death, Glass refuses to succumb.  Driven by sheer will and his love for his Native American wife and son, he undertakes a 200-mile odyssey through the vast and untamed West on the trail of the man who betrayed him: John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy).  What begins as a relentless quest for revenge becomes a heroic saga against all odds towards home and redemption.  THE REVENANT is directed, produced and co-written by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

Academy Award®-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu brings the legend of Hugh Glass to the screen with The Revenant, an epic adventure set in the unchartered 19th century American Frontier. Immersing audiences in the unparalleled beauty, mystery and dangers of life in 1823 America, the film explores one man’s transformation in a quest for survival. Part thriller, part wilderness journey, The Revenant explores primal drives not only for life itself but for dignity, justice, faith, family and home. 

Known for such films as 21 Grams, Babel and the Academy Award®-winning Best Picture Birdman, The Revenant is Iñárritu’s first historical epic.  He brings his distinctive mix of visual immediacy and emotional intimacy to a story that transports audiences to a time and place that have rarely been experienced through visceral modern filmmaking.

The film’s wilderness-based production mirrored the harsh conditions Glass and company actually lived through in the 1800s. Iñárritu and his whole cast and crew were up for all that was thrown at them, welcoming the challenges of shooting in Canada and Argentina, regions known for unpredictable weather and untouched wilds, in order to fully understand the experience of fur trappers in the early 19th century.

Iñárritu collaborated closely with Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award®-nominated actor Leonardo DiCaprio in a one-of-a-kind role as physically intense as it is emotionally raw. Along with BAFTA-winning actor Tom Hardy and celebrated actors Domhnall Gleeson and Will Poulter, Iñárritu guided a diverse international and Native American cast into the unseen past. He reunited with Academy Award®-winning cinematographer Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubekzi to bring their distinctive camera style outdoors, with a camera that floats through the landscape – and gets so close-in at times the very breath of the characters is visually present.  And Iñárritu consulted closely with historical advisors to authentically explore the territorial wars with Native tribes that would later become the stuff of myth. 

Glass’s mythology began in 1823, when he was among thousands joining the fur trade, a driving new force in the US economy. It was a time when many saw the wild as a spiritual void that demanded to be tamed and conquered by the steeliest of men. And so they poured into the unknown, plying unmapped rivers, disappearing into impossibly lush forests, seeking not only excitement and adventure but also profits -- often in fierce competition with the Native tribes for whom these lands had long been home. 

Many such men died anonymously, but Glass entered the annals of American folklore by flat-out refusing to die. His legend sparked after he faced one of the West’s most feared dangers:  a startled grizzly bear.  For even the most tested frontiersmen that should have been the end.  But not for Glass. In Iñárritu’s telling of the tale, a mauled Glass clings to life – then suffers a human betrayal that fuels him to continue at any cost. In spite of tremendous loss, Glass pulls himself from an early grave – clawing his way through a gauntlet of unknown perils and unfamiliar cultures on a journey that becomes not just a search for reckoning but for redemption. As Glass moves through the frontier in turmoil, he comes to reject the urge for destruction that once drove him.   He has become a “revenant” -- one returned from the dead.

Says Iñárritu:  “Glass’s story asks the questions:  Who are we when we are completely stripped of everything?  What are we made of and what are we capable of?”

Adds Leonardo DiCaprio:  “The Revenant is an incredible journey through the harshest elements of an uncharted America.  It’s about the power of a man’s spirit. Hugh Glass’s story is the stuff of campfire legends, but Alejandro uses that folklore to explore what it really means to have all the chips stacked against you, what the human spirit can endure and what happens to you when you do endure.”

For Iñárritu The Revenant is a complete 180 from the interior world of Birdman.  Having honed in on the neuroses of current times, Iñárritu now switched all gears into a grand-scale story from the American past, with its perpetual tensions between savagery and civility, serenity and ambition.
 
“For over five years, this project was a dream for me,” says Iñárritu. “It’s an intense, emotional story set against a beautiful, epic backdrop that explores the lives of trappers who grew spiritually even as they suffered immensely physically. Though much of Glass’s story is apocryphal, we tried to stay very faithful to what these men went through in these undeveloped territories. We went through difficult physical and technical conditions to squeeze every honest emotion out of this incredible adventure.”

Iñárritu was fascinated by how stark peril strips us down and allows us a glimpse into what sustains us; how it can unearth things that might have remained hidden if that door to mortality had never been opened.  The mountaineer Reinhold Messner once said of facing the dangers of the wild:  “We are not learning how big we are.  We are learning how breakable, how weak, how full of fear we are.  You can only get this when you [are exposed] to great danger.”  Costume designer Jacqueline West echoes him, noting, “Glass is a character coming into touch with his own mortality, and that is a powerful thing.”

That confrontation with mortality also becomes entwined with an unusual father-son love story: that of a man who in his moment of loss becomes more devoted to life than ever. 

“The Revenant is a story of harsh survival but also one of inspirational hope,” Iñárritu says.  “For me, the important part was to convey this adventure with a sense of wonder and discovery, as an exploration of both nature and human nature.” 

Producer Steve Golin observes:  “Alejandro always brings truth to whatever he does.  There’s a grittiness to his work, but there’s also a spiritual element to his work – and in The Revenant that makes for a potent combination we haven’t seen in this way before.”  

20th Century Fox and New Regency present The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter, Forrest Goodluck, Paul Anderson, Kristoffer Joner, Joshua Burge and Duane Howard. The film is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and the screenplay is written by Mark L. Smith and Iñárritu, based in part on Michael Punke’s novel. Producers are Iñárritu, Arnon Milchan (12 Years A Slave, Gone Girl), Steve Golin (Babel, True Detective), Mary Parent (Godzilla, Noah), Keith Redmon and James Skotchdopole (Birdman, Django Unchained); executive producers are James Packer (The Lego Movie), Jennifer Davisson (The Ides of March), David Kanter (Rendition) and Brett Ratner (X-Men: Last Stand). The filmmaking team includes two-time Academy Award®-winning director of photography Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki, ASC/AMC (Gravity, Birdman); production designer Jack Fisk (There Will Be Blood); editor Stephen Mirrione, A.C.E. (The Hunger Games); visual effects supervisor Rich McBride (Gravity); and costume designer Jacqueline West (The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button).

"THE REVENANT" Hits Select Theaters December 25 and Nationwide on January 8

MovieZoot.com Honors 74th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day with "Victory at Sea"

MovieZoot.com Honors 74th Anniversary of
Pearl Harbor Memorial Day with "Victory at Sea"

New York, NY...To commemorate the 74th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, MovieZoot.com announced a 24/7, continuous showing of the complete and original television series "Victory at Sea."

MovieZoot will show all 26 original 30-minute patriotic episodes of the famous stories on how WWII was won.  The "Victory at Sea" collection covers all war fronts on all hemispheres, strategies of both the Axis and Allied forces, and the most significant battles. It also contains original interviews and film footage from the 1940s. The episodes can be viewed here.

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"The Hateful Eight" -- Quentin Tarantino And Ennio Morricone Unveil Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on Decca Records

QUENTIN TARANTINO AND ENNIO MORRICONE COME TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THE HATEFUL EIGHT

TARANTINO AND DECCA RECORDS UNVEIL THE HATEFUL EIGHT ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK FEATURING ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS FROM THE WORLD-RENOWNED COMPOSER

WORLDWIDE RELEASE DECEMBER 18TH
THIRD MAN RECORDS TO RELEASE VINYL OFFERING IN THE USA

THE HATEFUL EIGHT IN THEATRES CHRISTMAS DAY

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 2, 2015 - Quentin Tarantino and Decca Records today announced the release of Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight original motion picture soundtrack. The soundtrack will be available for purchase on CD, vinyl, and at digital retail worldwide via Decca Records on December 18, 2015. Third Man Records will also release an exclusive vinyl edition of the soundtrack in the United States.

The Double 180 gram LP will include a tri-fold reversible jacket with a soft touch finish, 60"x12" poster, 36"x12" poster, and 12-page booklet insert with stills from the film. The Hateful Eight film will be released on December 25, 2015 screening exclusively in glorious Ultra Panavision 70 mm film and will open wide on January 8, 2016.

Pre-order links for Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack can be found below:

Decca

Third Man Records

Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features original compositions from world-renowned, award-winning Italian composer Ennio Morricone. While Tarantino is a lifelong fan of Morricone's work and has used his music in his past five films, this historic collaboration marks the first time Morricone has recorded original score music specifically for one of Tarantino's films. It is also the first time Morricone has scored a Western film in over 40 years, since the release of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

In The Hateful Eight, set six or eight or twelve years after the Civil War, a stagecoach hurtles through the wintry Wyoming landscape. The passengers, bounty hunter John Ruth (Kurt Russell) and his fugitive Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh), race towards the town of red rock where Ruth, known in these parts as "The Hangman," will bring Domergue to justice. Along the road, they encounter two strangers: Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson), a black former Union soldier turned infamous bounty hunter, and Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins), a southern renegade who claims to be the town's new sheriff.

Losing their lead on the blizzard, Ruth, Domergue, Warren and Mannix seek refuge at Minnie's haberdashery, a stagecoach stopover on a mountain pass. When they arrive at Minnie's, they are greeted not by the proprietor but by four unfamiliar faces. Bob (Demian Bichir), who's taking care of Minnie's while she's visiting her mother, is holed up with Oswaldo Mobray (Tim Roth), the hangman of red rock, cow-puncher Joe Gage (Michael Madsen), and Confederate general Sanford Smithers (Bruce Dern). As the storm overtakes the mountainside stopover, our eight travelers come to learn they may not make it to red rock after all...

Written and directed by Academy Award®-winner Quentin Tarantino, The Hateful Eight is produced by Richard N. Gladstein, Stacey Sher, and Shannon McIntosh. The executive producers are Georgia Kacandes, Harvey Weinstein, and Bob Weinstein.

To watch the film's official trailer, click HERE.

Track Listing

Side A
1.L'Ultima Diligenza di Red Rock - Versione Integrale
Artist: Ennio Morricone
2.Overture
Artist: Ennio Morricone
3."Major Warren Meet Daisy Domergue"
Artist: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson
4.Narratore Letterario
Artist: Ennio Morricone
5. Apple Blossom
Artist: The White Stripes
6."Frontier Justice"
Artist: Tim Roth, Kurt Russell
7.L'Ultima Diligenza di Red Rock - #2
Artist: Ennio Morricone

SIDE B
8.Neve - Versione Integrale
Artist: Ennio Morricone
9."This Here Is Daisy Domergue"
Artist: Kurt Russell, Michael Madsen
10.Sei Cavalli
Artist: Ennio Morricone
11.Raggi di Sole Sulla Montagna
Artist: Ennio Morricone
12."Son Of The Bloody Ni**er Killer Of Baton Rouge"
Artist: Samuel L. Jackson, Walton Goggins, Bruce Dern

SIDE C
13.Jim Jones At Botany Bay
Artist: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Featuring Kurt Russell
14.Neve - #2
Artist: Ennio Morricone
15."Uncle Charlie's Stew"
Artist: Samuel L. Jackson, Demián Bichir, Walton Goggins
16.I Quattro Passeggeri
Artist: Ennio Morricone
17. La Musica Prima del Massacro
Artist: Ennio Morricone
18.L'Inferno Bianco - Synth
Artist: Ennio Morricone
19.The Suggestive Oswaldo Mobray
Artist: Tim Roth, Walton Goggins, Kurt Russell

SIDE D
20.Now You're All Alone
Artist: David Hess
21.Sangue e Neve
Artist: Ennio Morricone
22. L'Inferno Bianco - Ottoni
Artist: Ennio Morricone
23. Neve - #3
Artist: Ennio Morricone
24. Daisy's Speech
Artist: Walton Goggins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Madsen
25. La Lettera di Lincoln - Strumentale
Artist: Ennio Morricone
26. La Lettera di Lincoln - Con Dialogo
Artist: Ennio Morricone, Walton Goggins
27. There Won't Be Many Coming Home
Artist: Roy Orbison
28. La Puntura Della Morte
Artist: Ennio Morricone

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"The Hateful Eight" -- Quentin Tarantino And Ennio Morricone Unveil Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on Decca Records

"MAD MAX: FURY ROAD" Sounds Off at Australian Academy Awards

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD WINS
AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SOUND

Formosa Group’s Team Included Sound Supervisors
Mark Mangini and Scott Hecker; 

Other Sound Award-winners Include
Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff, David White, Ben Osmo and Wayne Pashley

HOLLYWOOD, CA – The Mad Max: Fury Road sound team won the AACTA Award (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) for Best Sound, during the 5th Annual AACTA ceremony held at the Star Event Centre in Sydney on November 30. The gifted ensemble recipients included supervising sound editors Mark Mangini and Scott Hecker of Formosa Group, as well as re-recording mixers Chris Jenkins and Gregg Rudloff. Additional sound team award winners on the Kennedy/Miller/Mitchell production included sound designer David White, production sound mixer Ben Osmo and additional sound re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor Wayne Pashley.   

“Congratulations to the entire team behind Mad Max: Fury Road on their well-deserved award,” remarked Robert C. Rosenthal, CEO of Formosa Group.  “They are all extremely talented and we’re proud to have Mark and Scott as members of the Formosa Group family.”   

Released by Warner Bros., Mad Max: Fury Road was also honored with AACTA Awards for Best Visual Effects or Animation, Best Cinematography, Best Original Music Score, Best Editing and Best Production Design.

The AACTA Awards have honored screen excellence in Australia since 1958. These awards recognize film, television and documentary screen craft excellence - including screenwriting, producing and acting, cinematography, composition and costume design - across over 40 awards. These are Australia's highest film and television awards.

About Formosa Group
Formosa Group (www.formosagroup.com) is a full service post-production sound company comprised of award-winning industry talent.  With its Features, Music, Interactive and Villa (Commercials) divisions, Formosa Group offers sound supervision, design, editing, re-recording mixing and music editorial for filmmakers and content providers in film, broadcast and other platforms.  It is home to some of the most creative and well-respected sound artists in the entertainment industry today.

"MAD MAX: FURY ROAD" Sounds Off at Australian Academy Awards