Take a Trip to "DARK COVE", Available Now on Digital HD and Canadian Cable VOD

Rob Willey's Tense Thriller Dark Cove
Available Now on Digital HD and Cable VOD
   
Los Angeles, CA - Tall Grass Films has announced the North American Digital HD  and Canadian Cable VOD release of Rob Willey's debut feature Dark Cove.  Set against the tranquil beauty of Vancouver Island, the film follows five young friends on a camping trip that quickly turns to mayhem when they meet a trio of strangers.  A vicious assault leaves one partygoer dead and in the scramble to cover it up, everyone's life is thrown into peril. 

Dark Cove is available to rent or own now on iTunes, Amazon Instant, Google Play, Vimeo, XBox and more in the US and Canada.  The film is also available on Canadian Cable platforms Shaw, Bell and MTS.

Dark Cove premiered at the 2015 Hot Springs International Horror/Thriller Film Festival and stars writer-director Rob Willey, Eliot Bayne, Cameron Crosby, Rob Abbate, Montanna McNalley, James Anderson, Jules Cotton, Ty Stokoe and Alexandra Brown.

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Five twenty-something friends go on their annual camping trip to the beautiful rugged coast of Vancouver Island. While catching up and enjoying each other's company, they run into a British man and two Australian surfers also partying on Sombrio Beach. After a physical confrontation that ends in bloodshed, everything starts to spiral out of control as the Canadian campers are pushed into a grueling fight against man and nature to survive.

                                Dark Cove (Official Trailer)


The iTunes release of Dark Cove exclusively includes a feature-length commentary with writer-director Rob Willey, a gag reel and audition footage.

 

 

Take a Trip to "DARK COVE", Available Now on Digital HD and Canadian Cable VOD

Olive Films Announces October Olive Signature Titles "THE QUIET MAN" and "NIGHT OF THE GRIZZLY"

Olive Films Announces October Olive Signature Titles

CHICAGO, IL – Olive Films is proud to announce the next titles to be included in Olive Signature, a new series of DVD & Blu-ray releases offering deluxe editions of time-honored classics, fan favorites, and under-appreciated gems from the Olive catalog. Olive Signature titles feature pristine audio and video presentation and an abundance of bonus material that will delight fans, collectors, and cinephiles. They continue the series with two distinct, but beloved classics.

    The Quiet Man (1952) - DVD/BD
    The Night of the Grizzly (1966) - DVD/BD

THE QUIET MAN

YEAR: 1952
GENRE: ROMANCE, DRAMA
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH (with Optional English subtitles)
LABEL: OLIVE FILMS
TOTAL RUNNING TIME:  129 mins
RATING: N/R
VIDEO:  1.37:1 Aspect Ratio; COLOR
AUDIO: MONO

OLIVE SIGNATURE FEATURES

    Mastered from 4K scan of original camera negative
    Audio commentary with John Ford biographer Joseph McBride
    Tribute to Maureen O'Hara with Ally Sheedy, Hayley Mills, and Juliet Mills
    “Don’t You Remember It, Seánín?: John Ford’s The Quiet Man” - a visual essay by historian and John Ford expert Tag Gallagher
    "Free Republic: The Story of Herbert J. Yates and Republic Pictures"
    "The Old Man: Remembering John Ford" - an appreciation of the director with Peter Bogdanovich
    “The Making of The Quiet Man” – Written and hosted by Leonard Maltin

Sean Thornton (John Wayne, Sands of Iwo Jima), an American boxer with a tragic past, returns to the Irish town of his youth. There, he purchases his childhood home and falls in love with the fiery local lass, Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O’Hara, Rio Grande). But Kate's insistence that Sean conduct his courtship in a proper Irish manner with matchmaker Michaleen Oge Flynn (Barry Fitzgerald, Going My Way) along for the ride as chaperone is but one obstacle to their future together; the other is her brother, “Red” Danaher (Victor McLaglen, Rio Grande), who spitefully refuses to give his consent to their marriage, or to honor the tradition of paying a dowry to the husband.

Sean couldn't care less about dowries or any other tradition that might stand in the way of his happiness. But when Mary Kate accuses him of being a coward, Sean is finally ready to take matters into his own hands. The Quiet Man would go on to win two Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Director (John Ford) and Best Cinematography and received five more nominations including Best Picture, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (McLaglen).

 

THE NIGHT OF THE GRIZZLY

YEAR: 1966
GENRE: WESTERN
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH (with Optional English subtitles)
LABEL: OLIVE FILMS
TOTAL RUNNING TIME:  102 mins
RATING: N/R
VIDEO:  2.35:1 Aspect Ratio; COLOR
AUDIO: MONO

OLIVE SIGNATURE FEATURES

    New High-Definition digital restoration
    Audio Commentary by film historian Toby Roan
    “Blood on the Claw: How Cheyenne Bodie Became a Movie Star” - an essay by C. Courtney Joyner
    “The Legend of Big Jim Cole” –  interview with Clint Walker
    The Night of the Grizzly World Premiere archival footage
    “At Home with Clint Walker and His Home Gymnasium” – archival interview

Adventure is the name of the game in the action-packed, western-tinged The Night of the Grizzly. Clint Walker (The Dirty Dozen) stars as “Big Jim" Cole, a former lawman who trades his badge for rancher duds when he inherits land in Wyoming. But no sooner has the Cole family begun settling into their new life when nature — in the form of a blood-thirsty grizzly bear — rears its ugly head.

Adding to the terror and tension are a group of envious neighbors who want the Cole property for themselves, and the unwelcome return of an outlaw from Big Jim’s past who’s out for revenge. Directed by Joseph Pevney (Man of a Thousand Faces), The Night of the Grizzly features a who's-who of great character actors including Keenan Wynn (Once Upon a Time in the West), Jack Elam (Hannie Caulder), Leo Gordon (Hondo) and Ron Ely (TV's Tarzan).

About Olive Films

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

Olive Films Announces October Olive Signature Titles "THE QUIET MAN" and "NIGHT OF THE GRIZZLY"

In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of "Beauty and the Beast," BRING HOME ALL OF THE DISNEY PRINCESSES

In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of “Beauty and the Beast”
BRING HOME ALL OF THE DISNEY PRINCESSES
For a Limited Time Only

Don’t Let the Clock Strike Midnight on this Rare Opportunity

For the first time ever, the unforgettable Disney Princess films will all be available for purchase at the same time, Sept. 6 – Oct. 17

BURBANK, Calif., August 8, 2016 — In honor of the 25th anniversary of the beloved animated classic “Beauty and the Beast,” Disney fans are gaining unprecedented access to Disney’s Princess films. On Sept. 6, the beloved animated classic featuring Belle and Beast will be released as part of The Walt Disney Signature Collection and in celebration of the event, for the first time ever, all 11 Disney Princess films are being made available to bring home at the same time, Sept. 6 – Oct. 17.

“Beauty and the Beast” 25th Anniversary Edition
Releases Sept. 6 on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere and Sept. 20 on Blu-ray™ and DVD
Twenty-five years ago, Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” broke ground as the first animated feature film to receive an Academy Award® nomination for best picture. The beloved classic won two Oscars®, including best song and best original score, as well as a Golden Globe Award® for best comedy/musical. Now a whole new generation of viewers will follow the magical journey of Belle, an independent and intelligent, modern-day heroine who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her precarious situation, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted staff—a teapot, a candelabra and a mantel clock, among others—and ultimately learns to see beneath the Beast’s exterior to discover the heart and soul of a prince. 

The Walt Disney Signature Collection edition features four versions of “Beauty and the Beast,” including a never-before-released on home entertainment, sing-along version. A host of all-new bonus extras include a rare opportunity to gather around the piano with some of Disney’s greatest composers, as they sing and share how they’ve personally been inspired by the film’s award-winning music; a look at how Walt Disney himself sought to adapt this famous fairytale; a nostalgic look back with Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle; behind-the-scenes access into the recording booth with the cast; and a sneak peek at Disney’s upcoming live-action re-telling of “Beauty and the Beast,” arriving in theaters in 2017.

For nearly 80 years, audiences have followed the dreams and magical adventures of Disney Princesses including Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel and Merida. The timeless tales that introduced the world to these inspirational heroines include “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Tangled,” “Cinderella,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Brave,” “Pocahontas,” and  “Mulan.” And now, for the first time ever, all 11 of these timeless family favorites will be available to purchase during the same six-week window.

“Aladdin”
Disney Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray, Digital HD/SD, DVD
Soar away on a magic carpet ride of non-stop laughs, thrills and Academy Award®-winning music. In the heart of an enchanted city, a commoner named Aladdin and his mischievous monkey Abu battle to save the free-spirited Princess Jasmine from the schemes of the evil sorcerer Jafar. Aladdin’s whole life changes with one rub of a magic lamp as a fun-loving, shape-shifting Genie appears and grants him three wishes, setting him on an incredible journey of discovery.

“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”
Disney Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray, Digital HD/SD, DVD
Forever enchanting and inspiring, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs launched The Walt Disney Signature Collection. In this epic story of love and friendship, the kind and beautiful princess Snow White wins the hearts of the Seven Dwarfs and triumphs over the evil plans of a wicked Queen. Discover the movie called “The Greatest Animated Film Of All Time”!

“Tangled”
Disney Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, Digital 3D, HD/SD, DVD
When the kingdom’s most wanted – and most charming – bandit Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower, he’s taken hostage by Rapunzel, a beautiful and feisty tower-bound teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. Together, the unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed escapade, complete with a super-cop horse, an overprotective chameleon and a gruff gang of pub thugs. “Tangled” is a story of adventure, heart, humor and hair—lots of hair.

“Cinderella”
Disney Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray, Digital HD/SD, DVD
With a wave of her wand and some “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,” Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother transforms an ordinary pumpkin into a magnificent coach and Cinderella’s rags into a gorgeous gown, then sends her off to the Royal Ball. But Cinderella’s enchanted evening must end when the spell is broken at midnight. It will take the help of her daring animal friends, Jaq and Gus, and a perfect fit into a glass slipper to create the ultimate fairy tale ending.

“The Little Mermaid”
Disney Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, Digital 3D, HD/SD, DVD
This highly celebrated winner of two Academy Awards® follows Ariel, a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, who is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder, and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true—and save her father’s beloved kingdom from the sneaky witch Ursula.

“Sleeping Beauty”
Disney Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray, Digital HD/SD, DVD
When an enchanted kingdom and the fairest princess in the land fall prey to the ultimate mistress of evil, the fate of the empire rests in the hands of three small fairies and a courageous prince’s magic kiss. Their quest is fraught with peril as the spirited group must battle the evil witch and a fire-breathing dragon, if they are to set the Beauty free.

“The Princess and the Frog”
Disney Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray, Digital HD/SD, DVD
Enter Princess Tiana’s world of talking frogs, singing alligators and lovesick fireflies as she embarks on an incredible journey through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. Spurred on by a little bit of courage and a great big dream, these new friends come to realize what’s truly important in life … love, family and friendship.

“Brave”
Disney Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, Digital 3D, HD/SD, DVD
The recipient of the 2012 Oscar® for best animated feature, “Brave” features the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom that inadvertently unleashes chaos in the kingdom. She must harness all of her skills and resources – including her clever and mischievous triplet brothers – to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late, and discover the meaning of true bravery.

“Pocahontas”
Disney Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray, Digital HD/SD, DVD
“Pocahontas,” winner of two Academy-Awards®, tells the story of a free-spirited girl who wonders what adventures wait “Just Around the River Bend.”  Pocahontas – along with her playful pals Meeko the raccoon and Flit the hummingbird – relies on the guidance of her loving and wise Grandmother Willow when English settlers arrive on the shores of her village. Her meeting with the courageous Captain John Smith leads to a friendship that bridges the gap between two cultures and changes history.

“Mulan”
Disney Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray, Digital HD/SD, DVD
Witness true courage as Mulan breaks tradition by joining the Imperial Army – accompanied by her hilarious guardian dragon, Mushu. Relive the wonder and excitement when Mulan’s adventures lead to a climactic battle in which her family’s honor and the fate of the entire country rest in her hands!


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ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY SIGNATURE COLLECTION:
The Walt Disney Signature Collection includes groundbreaking films created or inspired by the imagination and legacy of Walt Disney, featuring timeless stories and characters that have touched generations. Each release will offer special features for every member of your family plus a unique digital experience.

ABOUT DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE (DMA):
Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) is an engaging and family-friendly cloud-based digital movie service that makes it simple to buy your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars movies once and watch them anywhere.  With DMA you can explore Disney’s library of over 450 eligible digital movies, discover hours of new and exclusive short-form content, and watch your digital movies from the comfort of the living room or across multiple mobile devices.   You can add the free DMA app to a multitude of devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android mobile phones and tablets, Android TV, Amazon’s Fire tablets, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Roku, and Xbox 360. Then, connect your DMA account with participating providers including iTunes, Amazon Video, VUDU, Google Play, and Microsoft Movies & TV and your eligible movies will be shared across all your connected platforms.  In addition, you can redeem Digital Copy codes found in Disney, Pixar and Marvel Blu-rays and DVDs, as well as earn Disney Movie Rewards points with every digital purchase.

ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS:
For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!

In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of "Beauty and the Beast," BRING HOME ALL OF THE DISNEY PRINCESSES

Humphrey Bogart's Estate Revives Santana Films With "This Last Lonely Place"

Indican Pictures' Noir Thriller THIS LAST LONELY PLACE
Executive Produced by the Humphrey Bogart Estate

Indican Pictures will roll out the noir thriller THIS LAST LONELY PLACE starting August 12. The film was written and directed by Steve Anderson and stars Xander Berkeley (“Fox’s 24”), Rhys Coiro (“HBO’s Entourage”), Carly Pope (“Elysium”), Jeananne Goossen (NBC’s The Night Shift) and Richard Portnow (“NBC’s Parks and Rec”). The film was executive produced by the Santana Films division of the Humphrey Bogart Estate, which is co-managed by Robbert de Klerk and Stephen Humphrey Bogart, son of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.

The film opens on an unsuspecting cab driver (Coiro) who, on his last night on the job, finds himself roped into helping a wealthy investment banker (Berkeley) cover up a brutal crime.

Berkeley and Coiro were both honored at the sold-out third annual Humphrey Bogart Film Festival in Key Largo, Florida. Not only is Key Largo the setting of the classic film starring Bogie and Bacall, but it is also the home of the actual boat Bogart captained in his Oscar-winning African Queen role. The festival continues to be hosted by Stephen Bogart, which welcomes visitors from 35 U.S. states and seven countries.

THIS LAST LONELY PLACE will be available on TV, Video on Demand, as well as, in rental stores and retail chains worldwide.

 

RELEASE DATE:

Theatrical – 8.12.2016

Digital/VOD/home video – 9.6.2016

SYNOPSIS:

THIS LAST LONELY PLACE is a twisted, noir-drenched drive through the dark streets and back alleys of Los Angeles. Having just returned home from Iraq, war vet Sam Taylor is a cab driver sent on a late night run. He picks up a wealthy, shady investment banker named Frank Devore, but unbeknownst to Sam, Frank is on the run. A horrible crime has been committed, and when they pick up Frank’s mistress Faye Gardner at the famed Chateau Marmont, things quickly go from bad to worse.

TRT:

85mins

CAST:

Xander Berkeley (The Walking Dead, Longmire, Salem, 12 Monkeys, Nikita, Terminator 2, Taken, Air Force One)
Rhys Coiro (Graceland, Texas Rising, 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, Straw Dogs, MacGruber)
Carly Pope (Elysium, Lost Boy, Concrete Blondes, S.W.A.T., 24/TV series, Californication/Showtime, Popular)
Michelle Krusiec (Hawaii 5-0, The Invitation, Fringe, Secret Life of an American Teenager)
Richard Portnow (The Good Wife/TV series, Trumbo, Parks & Recreation, Oldboy, Boston Legal)

About Indican Pictures:

Indican Pictures acquires and distributes feature films to a broad range of entertainment outlets by providing a diverse selection of independent films across theatrical, home video, TV, VOD, PPV and streaming platforms.

About Santana Films:

Santana Films, a production company originally founded by Humphrey Bogart and now managed by his son Stephen Bogart, honors Bogie’s legacy by making noir films that feature well-told stories and great acting.

IndicanPictures.com | Facebook:  www.facebook.com/indican.pictures | Twitter:@IndicanPictures

Humphrey Bogart's Estate Revives Santana Films With "This Last Lonely Place"

"Uncle Kent 2" Opening Theatrically & VOD 8/26

Factory 25 Presents
UNCLE KENT 2

Directed By Todd Rohal
Written By Kent Osborne
(First 12 Minutes Directed By Joe Swanberg)

Opening Theatrically & VOD on August 26th with a National Rollout to Follow

Starring: Kent Osborne,  Joe Swanberg, Kate Herman, Lyndsay Hailey, Jennifer Prediger, Steve Little, Tipper Newton

**SXSW: Audience Award Winner**

"'An unbelievably bat-shit crazy mind-fuck of a film" - Don Simpson, Smells Like Screen Spirit

"'Uncle Kent 2' is Freaking Magic" - Steve Dollar, The Wall Street Journal

"'The Craziest Movie Sequel Ever" - Eric Kohn, Indiewire

In a desperate search to create a follow-up to Joe Swanberg's 2011 film UNCLE KENT, Kent Osborne travels to a comic book convention in San Diego where he loses his mind and confronts the end of the world. 

Reuniting in the GREMLINS 2 of "Indie" sequels, Joe Swanberg, Jennifer Prediger and Tipper Newton return in a surrealist look into Osborne's madness.

Written by Osborne and passing the directors' torch over to Todd Rohal (THE CATECHISM CATACLYSM) UNCLE KENT 2 plays out like an absurdist successor that bends the rules of sequels and the minds of the audience.

TRT:  73 minutes
Country: USA
Language: English
Genre: Comedy

Opening Theatrically in NY & VOD on August 26th, with a National Rollout to Follow

"Uncle Kent 2" Opening Theatrically & VOD 8/26

"Transformers - The Movie" Coming to Blu-ray in Sept. From Shout! Factory

THE TRANSFORMERS -THE MOVIE
30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Featuring All-Star Voice Cast of Peter Cullen, Eric Idle, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy,
Robert Stack, Frank Welker and Orson Welles as UNICRON

Renowned Classic Animated Movie Adventure Remastered
FROM A BRAND-NEW 4K TRANSFER OF ORIGINAL FILM ELEMENTS
and Debuts for the First Time on Blu-ray™!

Collectible LIMITED EDITION 30th Anniversary Steelbook,
Special Two-Disc Blu-ray™ and DVD Arrive in Stores Everywhere
September 13, 2016 From Shout! Factory

Experience the enormously popular animated feature The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE like never before! In celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary, The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE has been meticulously restored and remastered from a spectacular brand-new 4K transfer of the original 35mm film elements. Fans now can immerse themselves in this thrilling animated adventure with stunning picture quality for optimal home entertainment experience.

The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE has captured a special place in the hearts of millions and has been a staple in the pop culture zeitgeist since 1986.  Featuring memorable characters – the heroic AUTOBOTS, villainous DECEPTICONS and UNICRON, thrilling action and a heartfelt storyline, The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE is a cultural touchstone that spans generations. Beloved by legions of fans, this full-length animated adventure boasts the voice talent of Orson Welles in his final voice acting role and an all-star voice cast that includes Peter Cullen, Eric Idle, Casey Kasem, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack and Frank Welker. On September 13, 2016, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, celebrates the 30th anniversary of this iconic movie with three new home entertainment releases. 

Available for the first time on Blu-ray™, The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE Limited Edition, 30th Anniversary Steelbook (2-Blu-ray™ set + Digital Copy) comes with a highly collectible Steelbook packaging that features striking key art, all-new HD transfer of the movie in widescreen and full frame on 2 Blu-rays™, immersive bonus content including brand-new featurettes, plus a digital copy of the movie. The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30th Anniversary Edition Two-Disc Blu-ray™ set includes all-new HD transfer of the movie in widescreen and full frame, new bonus material and a digital copy of the movie.

The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30th Anniversary Edition DVD features the newly remastered movie in widescreen, new bonus material and a digital copy of the movie. Whether reliving the excitement from childhood or discovering this animated feature for the first time, The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30th Anniversary Edition is a must-own for fans and collectors, and makes the ultimate fan gift!

The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE Limited Edition, 30th Anniversary Steelbook
Available at Amazon and in stores at select retail locations
Pre-order now at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HHGAIHE/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_z9wDxbN86P9XP

The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30th Anniversary Two-disc Blu-ray™ set and DVD   
Widely available
Pre-order now at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GU82O9U/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_XHaBxbBG6Q0ZA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GU82O9K/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_WIaBxb0SR36

The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30th Anniversary Edition
Featuring the newly remastered movie from a new 4K transfer of original film elements
Special Bonus Content (Limited Edition Steelbook, Blu-ray™ and DVD):

    ‘Til All Are One – A brand-new, comprehensive documentary looking back at TRANSFORMERS: The Movie with members of the cast and crew, including story consultant Flint Dille, cast members Gregg Berger, Neil Ross, Dan Gilvezan, singer/songwriter Stan Bush, composer Vince Dicola and others!
    Audio Commentary with Director Nelson Shin, story consultant Flint Dille and star Susan Blu
    Featurettes
    Animated Storyboards
    Trailers and TV Spots

Movie Synopsis:
The AUTOBOTS, led by the heroic OPTIMUS PRIME, prepare to make a daring attempt to retake their planet from the evil forces of MEGATRON and the DECEPTICONS. Unknown to both sides, a menacing force is heading their way – UNICRON. The only hope of stopping UNICRON lies within the Matrix of Leadership and the AUTOBOT who can rise up and use its power to light their darkest hour.   Will the AUTOBOTS be able to save their native planet from destruction or will the DECEPTICONS reign supreme?

TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE is co-produced and directed by Nelson Shin; produced by Joe Bacal and Tom Griffin; supervising producer, Jay Bacal; executive producers, Margaret Loesch and Lee Gunther; music score by Vince Dicola and Ed Fruge.

About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and consumer product licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection with children and families around the world. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials.  In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America.  Shout! Factory also owns and operates Shout! Factory Productions, Scream Factory, Timeless Media Group, Westchester Films, Biograph Records, and Video Time Machine. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention.  Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

"Transformers - The Movie" Coming to Blu-ray in Sept. From Shout! Factory

Ryan Kwanten is Aussies' Blinky Bill! Shout! Factory Films -- "Blinky Bill: The Movie"

SHOUT! FACTORY FILMS ANNOUNCES U.S. THEATRICAL RELEASE OF
BLINKY BILL: THE MOVIE

Ryan Kwanten, Rufus Sewell, Toni Collette, David Wenham, Deborah Mailman, Richard Roxburgh, Robin McLeavy, Barry Otto and Barry Humphries LEAD ALL-STAR VOICE CAST

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CG-ANIMATED FEATURE
OPENS IN SELECT U.S. CINEMAS OCTOBER 7, 2016

Los Angeles, California – August 4, 2016 – This fall, get ready to venture across the exotic Australian outback with the world-famous Australian koala Blinky Bill, when the highly anticipated animated feature BLINKY BILL: THE MOVIE opens in U.S. cinemas on October 7, 2016 from Shout! Factory Films.

Produced by Studio 100’s Sydney based animation studio, Flying Bark Productions, this fun-filled family movie boasts an all-star voice cast of Ryan Kwanten (True Blood), Rufus Sewell (The Man in High Castle), Toni Collette (Little Miss Sunshine), David Wenham (Lord Of The Rings), Richard Roxburgh (Moulin Rouge, Maya the Bee-Movie), Robin McLeavy (Hell on Wheels), Barry Otto (The Great Gatsby) and Barry Humphries (Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Finding Nemo).

With a stellar ensemble voice cast bringing to life these beloved characters and an all-Australian creative team translating the rugged beauty of the outback in stunning CG animation, BLINKY BILL: THE MOVIE offers an immersive cinematic adventure that brims with fun, frolic, humor and action.

Watch the trailer for BLINKY BILL: THE MOVIE

Blinky Bill (voiced by Ryan Kwanten) is a little koala with a big imagination. An adventurer at heart, he dreams of leaving the little town of Green Patch and following in his missing father’s footsteps.  Mr. Bill went missing in the Outback some time ago and Blinky is the only one who believes his father is still alive.  When Blinky discovers a mysterious marker that hints at his dad’s whereabouts, he embarks on a journey that takes him beyond the boundary of Green Patch and into the wild and dangerous Outback. He quickly makes friends with Nutsy, a zoo koala, and Jacko, a nervous frill-necked lizard. Pursued relentlessly by a vengeful cat (voiced by Rufus Sewell) who has a personal score to settle with Blinky, the trio must learn to work together if they ever want to survive the rugged Australian landscape and find Blinky’s father!

Blinky Bill is one of Australia’s most recognized characters and a bona fide icon. The lovable antics of the mischievous koala have captured the hearts of millions since the release of The Adventures of Blinky Bill book series in 1933. In 1992, the first feature film Blinky Bill, The Mischievous Koala was released in major territories. This was followed by several successful TV series and movies which continue to air around the world today.

Shout! Factory Kids and Studio 100 Film present BLINKLY BILL: THE MOVIE, a Flying Bark Production with Assemblage Entertainment and Telegael Teoranta​. BLINKY BILL: THE MOVIE is directed by Deane Taylor and co-directed by Alexs Stadermann; written by Fin Edquist;  produced by Barbara Stephen and Jim Ballantine; CG producer, Rebecca Toliday; music by Dale Cornelius, edited by Simon Klaebe; executive producers, Hans Bourlon, Paul Cummins, A.K. Madhavan, Emily Price, Brian Rosen and Gert Verhulst.

BLINKY BILL: THE MOVIE opens in select U.S. cinemas on October 7, 2016. The film is rated PG and has a run time of 80 minutes.  For more information about BLINKY BILL: THE MOVIE, please visit BlinkyBillMovie.com

Ryan Kwanten is Aussies' Blinky Bill! Shout! Factory Films -- "Blinky Bill: The Movie"

Horror Short Film Festival - $2,699 in Cash & Prizes

AUDIENCE AWARDS'

3rd Annual Horror Short Film Festival
Offers $2,699 in Cash & Other Prizes

Don’t Stand There Like a Bloody Zombie … Enter Now!

MISSOULA, Mont. — Aug. 3, 2016 — For Immediate Release — Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit the sick, terrifying, horrific and grotesque to the third annual Audience Awards’ (AudAwards) 2016 Horror Short Film Festival to compete for $2,699 in cash and prizes.

AudAwards provides a stage for short films and engaging stories. Dedicated to celebrating the power of storytelling and building audiences for new talent, it was created by filmmakers for filmmakers to help grow careers and fund dreams. 

THE CHALLENGE:  Submit an original, short horror film (no longer than 45 minutes) by Oct. 24, 2016, 3:59 p.m. MT (USA).

ENTRY DEADLINES: Sept. 30, 2016, 12 p.m. MT (USA), entry fee: $20. Late Deadline: Oct. 12, 2016, 12 p.m. MT (USA), entry Fee: $25. Extended Deadline: Oct. 24, 2016, 12 p.m. MT (USA), entry fee: $30.

JUDGING:  A noted industry panel of judges will award three prizes.  Three additional prizes will be awarded by an Audience Awards People’s Choice Competition, live from Oct. 25, 2016, 9 a.m. MT (USA) through Nov.  1, 2016, 9 p.m. MT (USA). Vote at: www.TheAudienceAwards.com/Vote

PRIZES: Six winning films will be showcased at the inaugural International Audience Awards Film Festival, April 1-3, 2017, in Los Angeles at Laemmle Theaters Noho.  Other prizes include:

Jury Awards:
⦁    1st Place — $150 Audience Awards site credit for future contests & challenges plus one (1) music license for a film with a budget up to $1 million will be awarded by Filmstro, the world's first soundtrack creation studio ($1,999 value).  Score your film and make a masterpiece!
⦁    2nd Place — $100 Audience Awards site credit.
⦁    3rd Place — $50 Audience Awards site credit.

Audience Awards:
⦁    1st Place — $300 cash.
⦁    2nd Place — $60 Audience Awards site credit.
⦁    3rd Place — $40 Audience Awards site credit.

For more information, full rules & regulations or to register, visit:
https://theaudienceawards.com/the-audience-awards/2016-horrorshortfilmfestival

All filmmakers who are a part of AudAward festivals gain invaluable exposure including press and social media engagement. Anyone may submit to the 2016 Horror Short Film Festival, but videos are judged for admittance into the festival prior to jury and audience voting.

About Audience Awards:
Launched in 2013, Audience Awards (AudAwards) is an innovative, online, video contest platform, with a rapidly growing community that is 100,000-members strong. AudAwards competitions are an organic opportunity to cross-promote brands, projects, products, services, causes and the work of emerging filmmakers on a broad scale.  We understand what it means to be an independent filmmaker, struggling to be heard and seen – usually on a shoestring budget – and AudAwards is a unique stage for advancing careers. Top brands like Hilton, Kodak and Fusion, among numerous others, call upon our member filmmakers to produce and submit videos (following specific criteria) for people’s choice voting, allowing audiences to come together to support outstanding  talent. Winners receive a variety of cash awards ranging as high as $50,000 and other in-kind prizes. Competitions have provided opportunities to be presented at prestigious film festivals and land distribution deals with major networks.  Corporations and other organizations gain unique perspectives into consumer tastes, as well as rights to valuable assets.  It’s a win-win!  Visit us online at:  www.theaudienceawards.com

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Horror Short Film Festival - $2,699 in Cash & Prizes

"BLOOD IN THE WATER" - Starring Willa Holland, Alex Russel, Miguel Gomez Limited Theatrical & Digital Release 8/26/16

LEVEL 33
PRESENTS

BLOOD IN THE WATER

Written & Directed By: Ben Cummings & Orson Cummings

Starring: Willa Holland, Alex Russell, Miguel Gomez, David S. Lee, Julie Dretzin

Run Time/Rating: 91 min. | Not-Rated

Trailer Link

 

 Limited Theatrical Release & Digital Release on August 26, 2016

Los Angeles Premiere Event - Arena Cinema Hollywood

iTunes, Amazon, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable, Comcast Xfinity, Vudu, Hoopla, Google Play, etc....

Synopsis:
While house-sitting for the summer at a palatial spread in the Hollywood Hills, young couple Percy (Alex Russell, CHRONICLE) and Veronica (Willa Holland, GOSSIP GIRL) find themselves caught up in a love triangle that goes terribly wrong.

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"BLOOD IN THE WATER" - Starring Willa Holland, Alex Russel, Miguel Gomez Limited Theatrical & Digital Release 8/26/16

"THE NINTH PASSENGER" Starring Jesse Metcalfe, Currently Shooting in Vancouver

308 Enterprises Begins Principal Photography
On Horror Film "The Ninth Passenger"
Stars Jesse Metcalfe, Alexia Fast, Tom Maden, Corey Large
   
Los Angeles, CA- 308 Enterprises is pleased to announce that principal photography is currently underway in Vancouver on the new thriller The Ninth Passenger. The film stars Jesse Metcalfe ("Dallas", John Tucker Must Die); Alexia Fast (Jack Reacher); Tom Maden ("Scream: The TV Series"); Veronica Dunne ("K.C. Undercover"); Sabina Gadecki ("Entourage"); Corey Large (Heist, It Follows); David Hennessey (The Girl Who Invented Kissing); Cinta Kiehl (After the Dark) and Timothy V Murphy (The Lone Ranger). 

The feature-length directorial debut of Ian Plaff, The Ninth Passenger was written by Corey Large and Steve Albert. Gary Ousdahl of Advanced Management, Isaac Lefevre and Felipe Dieppa serve as executive producers.

The Ninth Passenger follows a group of college students on a spontaneous midnight sea voyage that turns to horror when they drift to a dark island and are hunted by a mysterious ninth passenger.

"I am excited to be back in my hometown of Vancouver," states producer/actor Corey Large of 308 Enterprises. "This is the first of several productions 308 plans on bringing here. With this first rate cast, a stellar script and the fantastic locations, we are confident this will be a film audiences will enjoy."

In addition to The Ninth Passenger, 308 Enterprises has recently produced The Girl Who Invented Kissing, starring Abbie Cornish and Luke Wilson, as well as the upcoming features In Like Flynn and Hunted.  Corey Large, head of 308 Enterprises, is best known for his work on the smash horror hit It Follows, Heist and Kid Cannabis.

"THE NINTH PASSENGER" Starring Jesse Metcalfe, Currently Shooting in Vancouver

Shout! Factory: New Animated Feature "HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM" Debuts 9/27

Primetime Emmy®-winner Jane Curtin with Golden Globe®-Winner Ron Perlman and
Academy Award®-Winner Christopher Plummer Lead All-Star Voice Cast

HOWARD LOVECRAFT
AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM

Enthralling New Animated Movie Adventure from Arcana Studio and Sean Patrick O’Reilly
Unleashes on North American Home Entertainment Shelves, Digital HD, VOD and Redbox!

BRING HOME THE HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE
TWO-DISC BLU-RAY™+ DVD COMBO PACK (with Digital Copy) AND DVD
SEPTEMBER 27 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

H.P. Lovecraft, famed horror and fantasy writer, was once just Howard Lovecraft, a strange and lonely child. Howard was a boy of infinite imagination and boundless curiosity. His family however was not without peculiarities of their own... This fall, loyal fans and enthusiasts of Lovecraft’s literature are invited to venture into the imaginative Lovecraft universe through the new animated feature HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM. Written, directed and produced by Arcana Studio’s Sean Patrick O’Reilly (Pixies), HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM is the highly-anticipated movie adaption of Arcana’s popular graphic novel of the same name and features an all-star voice cast of Emmy®-winner Jane Curtin (3rd Rock from the Sun), Golden Globe®-winner Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), Academy Awards®-winner Christopher Plummer (Beginners, Up), Doug Bradley (Hellraiser), Kiefer O’Reilly (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) and Alison Wandzura (CW’s Van Helsing). A veritable love letter to Lovecraft himself, HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM is a fantastical movie adventure that entwines new storytelling, actual events of H.P. Lovecraft’s life, iconic elements of his writings and literary characters Cthulhu, Shoggoth and more.

On September 27, 2016, Shout! Factory in association with Arcana Studio present HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM on two-disc Blu-ray™+ DVD combo pack (with digital copy), DVD (with digital copy), Digital HD, VOD and Redbox.  The highly collectible Blu-ray™ combo pack and DVD set comes with bonus content, including audio commentary and featurette! HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM is available for pre-order at ShoutFactory.com and will be made available in stores and other fine retailers.

** Avid fans of Lovecraft and Arcana please take note: those who directly order HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM from ShoutFactory.com will receive an exclusive poster. Available while supplies last! Pre-order now at ShoutFactory.com

https://www.shoutfactory.com/film/film-animation/howard-lovecraft-and-the-frozen-kingdom

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GWAW51I/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_ucsKxbD0DKZEV

Movie synopsis:
Before he becomes the famed horror writer H. P. Lovecraft, young Howard Lovecraft is a curious and imaginative boy living with his mother. But after she unwittingly gives Howard the legendary Necronomicon, he is transported to a dangerous and frozen world populated by horrifying creatures. After saving and befriending one such creature – Spot – Howard and his new friend set off on a perilous quest to save the kingdom and get Howard home. But Howard soon finds out that not everything is as it seems and not everyone is to be trusted.

Voice cast: Jane Curtin, Ron Perlman, Christopher Plummer, Kiefer O’Reilly, Doug Bradley, Scott McNeill, Alision Wandzura, Tyler Nichol.

ARCANA STUDIO presents a film by Sean Patrick O’Reilly. HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM, based on the bestselling graphic novel by Bruce Brown,  is written, directed and produced by Sean Patrick O’Reilly; producer, Michelle O'Reilly; art director & senior modeler, Gary Yuen; senior editor, Brendan Hansell; CG supervisor, Haqui Gbadamosi.

Watch the movie trailer for HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM


HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM debuts on two-disc Blu-ray™+ DVD combo pack, DVD, Digital HD and VOD on September 27, 2016.  Movie running time: 80 minutes. For more information about the movie, please visit HowardLovecraftMovie.com .

#HowardLovecraftMovie

About ARCANA STUDIO
Since its launch in 2004, Arcana has established itself as a successful entertainment company. Producing engaging storytelling with compelling art, Arcana is an innovative leader in the development of intellectual properties across all platforms. Arcana’s library of wholly owned intellectual properties contain well over 5,000 characters that transcend gender, age, and cultural and geographic boundaries. Arcana owns one of the world’s largest libraries of graphic novels. 



In 2012, Arcana opened an animation division to develop and produce it's content for all platforms including film, television, direct-to-home and digital media. This extension of our comic book characters has provided new merchandising vehicles across all retail product lines. By combining our commercialization strategy with our extensive storytelling, packaging, and corporate management abilities, we seek to build a strategically diversified and profitable character-based entertainment business. Arcana has the experience of animated production, a top notch team to execute a plan and is a Canadian company that receives tax credit benefits for content production as well as research and development.

About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials. In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast entertainment distribution network which delivers culturally relevant programming, movie and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America and across multiple platforms. Shout! Factory owns and operates Shout! Factory Productions, Scream Factory, Shout! Factory Kids, Shout! Factory Films, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Timeless Media Group and Shout! Factory TV. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

Shout! Factory: New Animated Feature "HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM" Debuts 9/27

Rooster Teeth Announces "RWBY: BEACON" Limited Edition SteelBook

TAKE HOME THE RWBY: BEACON
LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK®
ON OCTOBER 4TH

First ever 'RWBY' SteelBook® collects Volumes 1 - 3
of globally acclaimed, award-winning animated series

Austin, TX - Monday, August 1, 2016 - Just in time for the highly anticipated premiere of RWBY: Volume 4 on October 22nd , Rooster Teeth and Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) are giving RWBY fans the chance to relive all of the action, excitement and drama of the hit animated series' first three volumes, collectively known as the "Beacon" story arc, in a limited edition, collectible Blu-ray SteelBook® releasing on October 4th.

Following their first collaboration for the Red vs. Blue: The Chorus Trilogy SteelBook®, the Rooster Teeth Animation creative team once again worked closely with Scanavo's design team to produce the stunning new artwork featured on the cover, interior and discs of this first-ever RWBY SteelBook® release.

"Rooster Teeth has been very excited to work with Cinedigm and Scanavo to design a RWBY SteelBook® that collects the first three volumes in one place," said Gray G. Haddock, Head of Rooster Teeth Animation. "Whether you've been a fan all along or are just now starting to watch RWBY, you're going to want this beautiful edition gracing your shelves."

"We love creating artwork for Rooster Teeth because everything they do is for their fans, and that aligns perfectly with our own passion. Designing the RWBY:BEACON SteelBook® case meant creating something beautiful to give back to the fans of the show. We are very proud of the work, and can't wait to see in in the hands of the fans," said SteelBook® Division Senior Creative Marcin Pogorzelski of Scanavo North America.

Synopsis:
A young hero, an exalted heiress, a troubled rogue, and a party girl... These are the four members of RWBY, a team brought together and trained for the sole purpose of combating the rampant evils that plague the fantastic world of Remnant.

RWBY focuses on 15-year old Ruby Rose, a young girl who has just been accepted to Beacon Academy.  This ancient school was founded to train the monster-slayers known as Huntsmen and Huntresses.  However, Ruby will not be alone.  Upon arriving at Beacon, she is promptly paired with Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long.  If these four girls want to graduate, they'll have to learn to work together both on the battlefield and in the classroom.

RWBY: BEACON SteelBook®
Territory:  US & Canada    Format:  Blu-Ray
Language:  English            Color:  Yes
Widescreen:  Yes               Length:  431 min + extras
Year:  2016                          Rating:  NR 
Genre:  Action/Anime          SRP: $49.97

About Rooster Teeth
Rooster Teeth is a pioneering studio responsible for some of the biggest online series in history, such as the award-winning and longest-running web series, Red vs. Blue. They also produce the globally acclaimed animated series RWBY, the first western anime series to be distributed in Japan; the award-winning Rooster Teeth Podcast; and Immersion, a reality format that brings video game theory to the real world. Rooster Teeth has a massive global footprint of more than 25 million subscribers to its YouTube Network, 3 million unique monthly visitors to its RoosterTeeth.com hub and 1.8 million registered community members. The company was founded in 2003, and is now a subsidiary of Fullscreen, Inc., a global youth media company that develops online creators and produces multi-platform entertainment experiences. Discover more at RoosterTeeth.com.

About Cinedigm
Cinedigm is the leading independent content distributor in the United States, with direct relationships with over 60,000 physical and digital retailers, including Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, iTunes, Netflix, and Amazon.  The company's library of over 32,000 titles and episodes encompasses award-winning documentaries from Docurama Films®, next-gen Indies from Flatiron Film Company®, acclaimed independent films and festival picks through partnerships with the Sundance Institute and Tribeca Films and a wide range of content from brand name suppliers, including National Geographic, Discovery, Scholastic, WWE, NFL, Shout Factory, Hallmark, Jim Henson and more.  Cinedigm proudly distributes numerous Oscar®-nominated films, including The Invisible War, Hell and Back Again, GasLand, Waste Land and Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory; current and upcoming theatrical releases include Destin Daniel Cretton's highly acclaimed Short Term 12,  Godfrey Reggio's Visitors, Penny Lane's Our Nixon and Shaul Schwarz's Narco Cultura.

Cinedigm™ and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp™ are trademarks of Cinedigm Corp www.cinedigm.com. [CIDM-G]

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Read our review of RWBY: VOLUME 3

Rooster Teeth Announces "RWBY: BEACON" Limited Edition SteelBook

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

OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY

In Theaters December 9, 2016

TEASER TRAILER
NOW AVAILABLE!

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

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

Directors: Josh Gordon and Will Speck

#OfficeXmasParty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

North American film distributor: Shout! Factory Films

Social media: #beautyandthebeast

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

"An American Werewolf in London" -- Restored Edition

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

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

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


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

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


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

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

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"An American Werewolf in London" -- Restored Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOODLUM -- DVD Review by Porfle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HOODLUM -- DVD Review by Porfle