AMANDA BYNES STARS IN THE HILARIOUS UNDERDOG TALE
SYDNEY WHITE
ON DVD JANUARY 22, 2008
FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Press Release: Suburban Girl and Undead or Alive on DVD
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alec Baldwin Top SUBURBAN GIRL While
Chris Kattan and James Denton Mix Things up in UNDEAD OR ALIVE
CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2007--Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:DISK), a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of feature films and entertainment programming in North America, today announced an agreement with Odd Lot Entertainment to acquire U.S. theatrical, home video and non-broadcast digital rights to two of their feature films, Suburban Girl and Undead or Alive.
Suburban Girl is a romantic comedy based on two short stories from Melissa Bank's best selling short story collection, "The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing," about love, loss and ambition. Brett Eisenberg (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is a junior New York book editor struggling to make her way up the corporate ladder. When she meets the much older Archie Knox (Alec Baldwin), a powerful publisher known for trysts with younger women, she decides to stop playing it safe - with her career and her heart. Archie introduces Brett to the elite world of New York literati and she falls madly in love. But once Brett has everything she's worked so hard to get in life, she wonders, is it what she really wants? An Odd Lot Entertainment production in association with Catch 23 Productions. Produced by Deborah Del Prete, Gigi Pritzker, Daryl Taja. The film was written and directed by Marc Klein.
Undead or Alive, a comedic western, tells the tale of two friends who encounter a horrific adventure. Elmer Winslow (James Denton) is a soldier on the run from the Union Army, and Luke Budd (Chris Kattan) is a cowboy with a broken heart. When the two misfits rob the corrupt sheriff of an old west town, they have no idea that a plague of zombies is sweeping the country, or that Geronimo's sexy niece (Navi Rawat) may be their only hope of survival. Undead or Alive stars Chris Kattan, James Denton, Navi Rawat, Matt Besser, Chris Coppola, and Leslie Jordan. The film is written and directed by Glasgow Phillips (writer, "Southpark," "Father of the Pride," "The Adventures of Chico and Guapo"), and is produced by Odd Lot Entertainment's Deborah Del Prete and Gigi Pritzker, along with co-producer Linda McDonough. David Greathouse also produced.
"We have made a significant commitment to being in the feature film business and this agreement with Odd Lot is a perfect example of the type of high-quality, cast-driven projects that Image will bring to the marketplace," said David Borshell, Image Entertainment's Chief Operating Officer. "Odd Lot is a leader in independent feature production and we couldn't be more pleased to be in business with them."
"Image's enthusiasm for our product and their strong reputation in the entertainment industry made them the clear choice for these projects," said Bill Lischak, Chief Operating Officer of Odd Lot Entertainment. "We look forward to working with Image's team as these and other potential Odd Lot films are released into the marketplace."
Both films will be released through Image, with Suburban Girl available in 2008. Undead or Alive will premiere on DVD in December of this year and will be enhanced with featurettes and director commentaries.
About Image Entertainment:
Image Entertainment, Inc. is a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of feature films and entertainment programming in North America, with approximately 3,000 exclusive DVD titles and approximately 250 exclusive CD titles in domestic release and approximately 450 programs internationally via sublicense agreements. For many of its titles, the Company has exclusive audio and broadcast rights and, through its subsidiary Egami Media, Inc., has digital download rights to approximately 2,000 video programs and over 250 audio programs containing more than 4,000 tracks. The Company is headquartered in Chatsworth, California. For more information about Image Entertainment, Inc., please go to www.image-entertainment.com.
Chris Kattan and James Denton Mix Things up in UNDEAD OR ALIVE
CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2007--Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:DISK), a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of feature films and entertainment programming in North America, today announced an agreement with Odd Lot Entertainment to acquire U.S. theatrical, home video and non-broadcast digital rights to two of their feature films, Suburban Girl and Undead or Alive.
Suburban Girl is a romantic comedy based on two short stories from Melissa Bank's best selling short story collection, "The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing," about love, loss and ambition. Brett Eisenberg (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is a junior New York book editor struggling to make her way up the corporate ladder. When she meets the much older Archie Knox (Alec Baldwin), a powerful publisher known for trysts with younger women, she decides to stop playing it safe - with her career and her heart. Archie introduces Brett to the elite world of New York literati and she falls madly in love. But once Brett has everything she's worked so hard to get in life, she wonders, is it what she really wants? An Odd Lot Entertainment production in association with Catch 23 Productions. Produced by Deborah Del Prete, Gigi Pritzker, Daryl Taja. The film was written and directed by Marc Klein.
Undead or Alive, a comedic western, tells the tale of two friends who encounter a horrific adventure. Elmer Winslow (James Denton) is a soldier on the run from the Union Army, and Luke Budd (Chris Kattan) is a cowboy with a broken heart. When the two misfits rob the corrupt sheriff of an old west town, they have no idea that a plague of zombies is sweeping the country, or that Geronimo's sexy niece (Navi Rawat) may be their only hope of survival. Undead or Alive stars Chris Kattan, James Denton, Navi Rawat, Matt Besser, Chris Coppola, and Leslie Jordan. The film is written and directed by Glasgow Phillips (writer, "Southpark," "Father of the Pride," "The Adventures of Chico and Guapo"), and is produced by Odd Lot Entertainment's Deborah Del Prete and Gigi Pritzker, along with co-producer Linda McDonough. David Greathouse also produced.
"We have made a significant commitment to being in the feature film business and this agreement with Odd Lot is a perfect example of the type of high-quality, cast-driven projects that Image will bring to the marketplace," said David Borshell, Image Entertainment's Chief Operating Officer. "Odd Lot is a leader in independent feature production and we couldn't be more pleased to be in business with them."
"Image's enthusiasm for our product and their strong reputation in the entertainment industry made them the clear choice for these projects," said Bill Lischak, Chief Operating Officer of Odd Lot Entertainment. "We look forward to working with Image's team as these and other potential Odd Lot films are released into the marketplace."
Both films will be released through Image, with Suburban Girl available in 2008. Undead or Alive will premiere on DVD in December of this year and will be enhanced with featurettes and director commentaries.
About Image Entertainment:
Image Entertainment, Inc. is a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of feature films and entertainment programming in North America, with approximately 3,000 exclusive DVD titles and approximately 250 exclusive CD titles in domestic release and approximately 450 programs internationally via sublicense agreements. For many of its titles, the Company has exclusive audio and broadcast rights and, through its subsidiary Egami Media, Inc., has digital download rights to approximately 2,000 video programs and over 250 audio programs containing more than 4,000 tracks. The Company is headquartered in Chatsworth, California. For more information about Image Entertainment, Inc., please go to www.image-entertainment.com.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Press Release: BALLS OF FURY : 12/18/07
A HUGE COMEDY WITH TINY BALLS
BALLS OF FURY
STREET DATE: 12/18/07
OVERVIEW: From the creators of Night at The Museum and Reno 911 comes Balls of Fury, the outrageous new comedy starring Christopher Walken and George Lopez. The high stakes world of underground **PING-PONG® is infiltrated in this hilarious spoof that combines comedy and action for one explosive ending. With a hysterical alternative ending not shown in theaters, experience the ultimate battle for the **PING-PONG® paddle on DVD this holiday season!
PRELIMINARY BONUS FEATURES:
DELETED SCENES
ALTERNATE ENDING Rodriguez offers Randy a new assignment
BALLS OUT: THE MAKING OF BALLS OF FURY This “making of” features filmmakers Ben Garant and Tom Lennon discussing their rise from television to the big screen, as well as the training that went into making this film.
UNDER THE BALLS: THE LIFE OF A BALL WRANGLER This tongue-in-cheek “mockumentary” explores a day in the life for the film’s ball wrangler.
SYNOPSIS: In a secret society, the competition is brutal and the stakes are high. It is the unsanctioned, underground, and utterly unhinged world of clandestine **PING-PONG® tournaments. Down-and-out former professional **PING-PONG® phenom Randy Daytona (Dan Fogler) is sucked into this world when FBI Agent Rodriguez (George Lopez) recruits him for a secret mission. Randy is determined to bounce back and win and to smoke out his father’s killer – arch-fiend Feng (Christopher Walken).
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Street Date: December 18, 2007
Pre-Order Close: November 20, 2007
Price: $29.98 SRP
Selection Number: 62031849 WS
Running Time: 1 hour and 31 minutes
Layers: Dual Layers
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: PG-13
Languages/Subtitles: English, French
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
BALLS OF FURY
STREET DATE: 12/18/07
OVERVIEW: From the creators of Night at The Museum and Reno 911 comes Balls of Fury, the outrageous new comedy starring Christopher Walken and George Lopez. The high stakes world of underground **PING-PONG® is infiltrated in this hilarious spoof that combines comedy and action for one explosive ending. With a hysterical alternative ending not shown in theaters, experience the ultimate battle for the **PING-PONG® paddle on DVD this holiday season!
PRELIMINARY BONUS FEATURES:
DELETED SCENES
ALTERNATE ENDING Rodriguez offers Randy a new assignment
BALLS OUT: THE MAKING OF BALLS OF FURY This “making of” features filmmakers Ben Garant and Tom Lennon discussing their rise from television to the big screen, as well as the training that went into making this film.
UNDER THE BALLS: THE LIFE OF A BALL WRANGLER This tongue-in-cheek “mockumentary” explores a day in the life for the film’s ball wrangler.
SYNOPSIS: In a secret society, the competition is brutal and the stakes are high. It is the unsanctioned, underground, and utterly unhinged world of clandestine **PING-PONG® tournaments. Down-and-out former professional **PING-PONG® phenom Randy Daytona (Dan Fogler) is sucked into this world when FBI Agent Rodriguez (George Lopez) recruits him for a secret mission. Randy is determined to bounce back and win and to smoke out his father’s killer – arch-fiend Feng (Christopher Walken).
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Street Date: December 18, 2007
Pre-Order Close: November 20, 2007
Price: $29.98 SRP
Selection Number: 62031849 WS
Running Time: 1 hour and 31 minutes
Layers: Dual Layers
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: PG-13
Languages/Subtitles: English, French
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Press release: THE PRINCESS BRIDE 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
THE ORIGINAL FRACTURED FAIRY TALE TURNS 20
THE PRINCESS BRIDE
20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Rob Reiner’s Legendary Family Film Enchants Its Way Onto DVD
November 13th From MGM Home Entertainment
Featuring All-New Bonus Materials Including The Official Princess Bride Video Game
**Giant-Sized Celebration Features Nat’l Retail Partnerships and New Licensees**
Century City, CA – 20 years later…and it’s still not ogre-done! A heroic and hilarious romantic adventure leading through the Fire Swamp, up the Cliffs of Insanity and emerging from the Pit of Despair, The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition arrives on DVD November 13, 2007 from MGM Home Entertainment. Directed by Rob Reiner (When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me) and executive produced by Norman Lear, The Princess Bride, based on the beloved book by William Goldman (two-time Academy Award winner for best screenplay, All The President’s Men, Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid), tells the tale of true love combining romance, action, adventure and comedy. This timeless love story is a true family favorite that continues to captivate audiences of all ages. The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition features some of Hollywood’s favorite stars including Golden Globe nominee Robin Wright Penn (Breaking And Entering, Forrest Gump) in her feature film debut, Cary Elwes (Georgia Rule, Ella Enchanted), Golden Globe nominee Billy Crystal (Analyze This, When Harry Met Sally). With a stellar supporting cast including Mandy Patinkin (“Chicago Hope”) as Inigo Montoya, Christopher Guest (This Is Spinal Tap) as Count Tyrone Rugen , the late Andre The Giant as Fezzik, Fred Savage (“The Wonder Years”) as the grandson and Peter Falk (“Columbo”) as the grandfather/narrator, The Princess Bride is one of the perennial top-selling titles in MGM’s catalogue.
In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of The Princess Bride, MGM Home Entertainment is launched the “Ode To Princess Bride” Sweepstakes, an online contest that provides an “editor’s tool kit” with video, audio and music from the film and allows fans to create their own “Ode to The Princess Bride” video trailer. The contest winners will be selected by Norman Lear and Rob Reiner. One grand prize winner will receive a state-of-the-art Panasonic Home Theater package and The Princess Bride script autographed by Rob Reiner and Norman Lear. For more information, please visit www.ThePrincessBride.com.
As a special added bonus, The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition DVD features “The
Official Princess Bride DVD Game.” Produced by Worldwide Biggies, the game leaves behind
the simple text-based, slideshow nature of most DVD games, and transforms the film’s favorite live action actors into fully animated characters in a graphic novel type setting.
“The Official Princess Bride DVD Game” begins during Episode Two after Vizzini, Montoya and Fezzik kidnap Princess Buttercup. Players will assume the role of their favorite characters in
a series of interactive challenges and will be rewarded with gems for completing an activity or
for receiving an exceptional score. New content, extras and gems can be redeemed at www.princessbridegame.com.
Continuing the “giant-sized” celebration, ACT III Licensing has partnered with retail chain Steve & Barry’s (voted best retailer in 2006 by License! Magazine) for a program to include T-shirts and loungewear for men and women. Other exciting new licensees include: NECA for figures, novelty gifts, accessories and stationery; Fortune Fashions for t-shirts to hit the mid-tier and mass market; Worldwide Biggies for “The Official Princess Bride Video Game” available for download across all online game sites and MeadWestvaco for calendars. Product will debut this Fall.
The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98 U.S. Prebook is September 19, 2007.
Synopsis
From celebrated director Rob Reiner (When Harry Met Sally) and Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman (Chaplin) comes "an enchanting fantasy" (Time) filled with adventure, romance and plenty of "good-hearted fun" (Roger Ebert)! Featuring a spectacular cast that includes Robin Wright Penn (Forrest Gump), Cary Elwes (Liar, Liar), Mandy Patinkin (Dick Tracy) and Billy Crystal (City Slickers), this wonderful fairy tale about a Princess named Buttercup and her beloved is "a real dream of a movie" (People)!
DVD Special Features:
1NEW True Love and High Adventure: The Official Princess Bride DVD Video Game
2NEW Princess Bride: The Untold Tales Featurette
3NEW The Art of Fencing Featurette
4NEW Fairytales and Folklore Featurette
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,000 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.
# # #
The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition
Price: $19.98 U.S.
Pre-Order Date: September 19, 2007
Street Date: November 13, 2007
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 98 minutes
Catalog Number: M109219
Language: English Dolby Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Closed Captioned YES
THE PRINCESS BRIDE
20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Rob Reiner’s Legendary Family Film Enchants Its Way Onto DVD
November 13th From MGM Home Entertainment
Featuring All-New Bonus Materials Including The Official Princess Bride Video Game
**Giant-Sized Celebration Features Nat’l Retail Partnerships and New Licensees**
Century City, CA – 20 years later…and it’s still not ogre-done! A heroic and hilarious romantic adventure leading through the Fire Swamp, up the Cliffs of Insanity and emerging from the Pit of Despair, The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition arrives on DVD November 13, 2007 from MGM Home Entertainment. Directed by Rob Reiner (When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me) and executive produced by Norman Lear, The Princess Bride, based on the beloved book by William Goldman (two-time Academy Award winner for best screenplay, All The President’s Men, Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid), tells the tale of true love combining romance, action, adventure and comedy. This timeless love story is a true family favorite that continues to captivate audiences of all ages. The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition features some of Hollywood’s favorite stars including Golden Globe nominee Robin Wright Penn (Breaking And Entering, Forrest Gump) in her feature film debut, Cary Elwes (Georgia Rule, Ella Enchanted), Golden Globe nominee Billy Crystal (Analyze This, When Harry Met Sally). With a stellar supporting cast including Mandy Patinkin (“Chicago Hope”) as Inigo Montoya, Christopher Guest (This Is Spinal Tap) as Count Tyrone Rugen , the late Andre The Giant as Fezzik, Fred Savage (“The Wonder Years”) as the grandson and Peter Falk (“Columbo”) as the grandfather/narrator, The Princess Bride is one of the perennial top-selling titles in MGM’s catalogue.
In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of The Princess Bride, MGM Home Entertainment is launched the “Ode To Princess Bride” Sweepstakes, an online contest that provides an “editor’s tool kit” with video, audio and music from the film and allows fans to create their own “Ode to The Princess Bride” video trailer. The contest winners will be selected by Norman Lear and Rob Reiner. One grand prize winner will receive a state-of-the-art Panasonic Home Theater package and The Princess Bride script autographed by Rob Reiner and Norman Lear. For more information, please visit www.ThePrincessBride.com.
As a special added bonus, The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition DVD features “The
Official Princess Bride DVD Game.” Produced by Worldwide Biggies, the game leaves behind
the simple text-based, slideshow nature of most DVD games, and transforms the film’s favorite live action actors into fully animated characters in a graphic novel type setting.
“The Official Princess Bride DVD Game” begins during Episode Two after Vizzini, Montoya and Fezzik kidnap Princess Buttercup. Players will assume the role of their favorite characters in
a series of interactive challenges and will be rewarded with gems for completing an activity or
for receiving an exceptional score. New content, extras and gems can be redeemed at www.princessbridegame.com.
Continuing the “giant-sized” celebration, ACT III Licensing has partnered with retail chain Steve & Barry’s (voted best retailer in 2006 by License! Magazine) for a program to include T-shirts and loungewear for men and women. Other exciting new licensees include: NECA for figures, novelty gifts, accessories and stationery; Fortune Fashions for t-shirts to hit the mid-tier and mass market; Worldwide Biggies for “The Official Princess Bride Video Game” available for download across all online game sites and MeadWestvaco for calendars. Product will debut this Fall.
The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98 U.S. Prebook is September 19, 2007.
Synopsis
From celebrated director Rob Reiner (When Harry Met Sally) and Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman (Chaplin) comes "an enchanting fantasy" (Time) filled with adventure, romance and plenty of "good-hearted fun" (Roger Ebert)! Featuring a spectacular cast that includes Robin Wright Penn (Forrest Gump), Cary Elwes (Liar, Liar), Mandy Patinkin (Dick Tracy) and Billy Crystal (City Slickers), this wonderful fairy tale about a Princess named Buttercup and her beloved is "a real dream of a movie" (People)!
DVD Special Features:
1NEW True Love and High Adventure: The Official Princess Bride DVD Video Game
2NEW Princess Bride: The Untold Tales Featurette
3NEW The Art of Fencing Featurette
4NEW Fairytales and Folklore Featurette
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,000 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.
# # #
The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition
Price: $19.98 U.S.
Pre-Order Date: September 19, 2007
Street Date: November 13, 2007
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 98 minutes
Catalog Number: M109219
Language: English Dolby Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Closed Captioned YES
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Press Release: SICKO ON DVD 11/6/07
THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY AND GENIUS PRODUCTS
PRESCRIBE A HEALTHY DOSE OF SHOCKING TRUTH
FROM REVERED FILMMAKER MICHAEL MOORE
SICKO
The Provocative And Touching Documentary By
Academy Award®-Winning Director Arrives On DVD November 6th With Over 80 Minutes Of Never-Before-Seen Material!
SANTA MONICA, CA – The words healthcare and comedy aren't usually found in the same sentence, but in Academy Award®-winning director Michael Moore's latest film SiCKO, they go together hand in (rubber) glove. Lauded as the third highest grossing documentary of all time, SICKO debuts on DVD on November 6th from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. With such landmark, controversial and record-breaking films as Roger & Me, Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11, Michael Moore has proven to be one of the most provocative, fearless and witty filmmakers of our time. His newest film, the informative yet inconceivable, entertaining yet disturbing and saddening yet inspiring documentary SiCKO sheds light on a sickening issue. With almost 50 million Americans uninsured and those who are insured, often victims of unfair restrictions for care, Moore takes a gentler, bi-partisan approach to inform, inspire and touch the hearts of his audience to call for a systematic change of action. With heart-wrenching and empathy-provoking testimonies from both patients and former insurance company employees, SiCKO depicts the frustrations and difficulties of the inability to obtain treatment and life-saving care when desperately needed due to the inevitabilities of a for-profit healthcare system. The SiCKO DVD features over 80 minutes of all-new material including seven new segments, as well as eye-opening interviews, and more (see details below). SiCKO will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.95.
Synopsis
Following on the heels of his Palm d’Or winning Fahrenheit 9/11 and his Oscar® winning film Bowling for Columbine, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore’s new documentary sets out to investigate the American healthcare system. Sticking to his tried-and-true one-man approach, Moore sheds light on the complicated medical affairs of individuals and local communities.
SiCKO DVD Special Features
Seven Never-Before-Seen segments adding over 45 minutes of exclusive footage
Sicko Goes To Washington
This Country Beats France
Uniquely American
What If You Worked For G.E In France?
Sister Mary Fidel
Who Would Jesus Deny?
More with Mike and Tony Benn
Interview Gallery – Extended Interviews with Former New England Journal of Medicine Editor, Marcia Angel; Author and Harvard Law Professor, Elizabeth Warren and Doctor and Eldest Daughter of Che Guevara, Aleida Guevara
A Different Kind Of Premiere – The Sicko L.A. Premiere
“Alone Without You” Music Video performed by The Nightwatchman
Basics:
Price: $29.95
Order Due Date: September 25, 2007
Street Date: November 6, 2007
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Languages: English Dolby 5.1
Format: Widescreen
Running time: 123 minutes
Catalog Number: 80750
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Closed Captioned
About Genius Products
Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), along with The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC, together owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Asia Extreme(TM), Discovery Kids(TM), Dragon Dynasty(TM), Dimension Films(TM), Entertainment Rights, Classic Media and Big Idea (Entertainment Rights group companies), ESPN®, IFC®, RHI Entertainment(TM), Sesame Workshop®, The Weinstein Company® and WWE®. Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corp. in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC banner. The Weinsteins are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.
PRESCRIBE A HEALTHY DOSE OF SHOCKING TRUTH
FROM REVERED FILMMAKER MICHAEL MOORE
SICKO
The Provocative And Touching Documentary By
Academy Award®-Winning Director Arrives On DVD November 6th With Over 80 Minutes Of Never-Before-Seen Material!
SANTA MONICA, CA – The words healthcare and comedy aren't usually found in the same sentence, but in Academy Award®-winning director Michael Moore's latest film SiCKO, they go together hand in (rubber) glove. Lauded as the third highest grossing documentary of all time, SICKO debuts on DVD on November 6th from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. With such landmark, controversial and record-breaking films as Roger & Me, Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11, Michael Moore has proven to be one of the most provocative, fearless and witty filmmakers of our time. His newest film, the informative yet inconceivable, entertaining yet disturbing and saddening yet inspiring documentary SiCKO sheds light on a sickening issue. With almost 50 million Americans uninsured and those who are insured, often victims of unfair restrictions for care, Moore takes a gentler, bi-partisan approach to inform, inspire and touch the hearts of his audience to call for a systematic change of action. With heart-wrenching and empathy-provoking testimonies from both patients and former insurance company employees, SiCKO depicts the frustrations and difficulties of the inability to obtain treatment and life-saving care when desperately needed due to the inevitabilities of a for-profit healthcare system. The SiCKO DVD features over 80 minutes of all-new material including seven new segments, as well as eye-opening interviews, and more (see details below). SiCKO will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.95.
Synopsis
Following on the heels of his Palm d’Or winning Fahrenheit 9/11 and his Oscar® winning film Bowling for Columbine, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore’s new documentary sets out to investigate the American healthcare system. Sticking to his tried-and-true one-man approach, Moore sheds light on the complicated medical affairs of individuals and local communities.
SiCKO DVD Special Features
Seven Never-Before-Seen segments adding over 45 minutes of exclusive footage
Sicko Goes To Washington
This Country Beats France
Uniquely American
What If You Worked For G.E In France?
Sister Mary Fidel
Who Would Jesus Deny?
More with Mike and Tony Benn
Interview Gallery – Extended Interviews with Former New England Journal of Medicine Editor, Marcia Angel; Author and Harvard Law Professor, Elizabeth Warren and Doctor and Eldest Daughter of Che Guevara, Aleida Guevara
A Different Kind Of Premiere – The Sicko L.A. Premiere
“Alone Without You” Music Video performed by The Nightwatchman
Basics:
Price: $29.95
Order Due Date: September 25, 2007
Street Date: November 6, 2007
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Languages: English Dolby 5.1
Format: Widescreen
Running time: 123 minutes
Catalog Number: 80750
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Closed Captioned
About Genius Products
Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), along with The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC, together owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Asia Extreme(TM), Discovery Kids(TM), Dragon Dynasty(TM), Dimension Films(TM), Entertainment Rights, Classic Media and Big Idea (Entertainment Rights group companies), ESPN®, IFC®, RHI Entertainment(TM), Sesame Workshop®, The Weinstein Company® and WWE®. Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corp. in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC banner. The Weinsteins are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Press Release: Tartan Video's December and January Releases
Tartan Video's December and January Releases
P
Pre-Order Date: 11/13/07
Street Date: 12/25/07
Category: Horror/Asia Extreme
Synopsis: While growing up in rural Thailand, a young and very beautiful orphan girl is taught the mysterious art of dark magic by her grandmother. When her grandmother falls sick, young Dau travels to Bangkok looking for work so that she can earn enough money for medicine. She lands a job as an exotic dancer at a go-go club. Hesitant at first and ridiculed by the other dancers, Dau is forced by circumstances to become an adult before her time and ultimately becomes the most popular and eerily seductive dancer at the club. Jealousies ensue and as her magic gets darker, the young girl gradually loses control as something abhorrently evil and wicked takes over.
THE MATRIMONY
Pre-Order Date: 12/4/07
Street Date: 1/15/08
Category: Super Natural Drama/Asia Extreme
Synopsis: Set in a beautifully recreated 1930’s Shanghai, Junchu (Leon Lai) has fallen into a profound state of depression after witnessing his girlfriend’s tragic death on the day he was to propose to her. Unable to forget Manli, and living in a tortured state of denial and guilt, Junchun’s domineering mother decides to marry him off to Sansan (Rene Liu), a beautiful young woman who she believes will lift her son’s spirits.
The marriage starts off loveless and unconsummated, but Sansan is determined to win his love. One day she the ghost of Manli, still pining for her former lover appears to Sansan. The two quickly strike a deal; Manli will help the new bride, but only if she can temporarily enter Sansan’s body so that she can reconnect physically with her former lover one last time. The plan goes too well and as Junchu begins to fall in love with Sansan, Manli turns from friendly and helpful to jealous and vengeful.
1942
Pre-Order Date: 12/18/07
Street Date: 1/29/08
Category: Asia Extreme / Horror
Synopsis: Huddled in a jungle trench, war cameraman Fujii is hoping to shoot footage of the Japanese 6th army when an enemy mortar shell explodes near by. Running for his life and armed only with an 8mm camera, the young soldier joins the remnants of the scattered 6th. With only five scared and weary soldiers remaining, the group decides they must escape the jungle if they are to survive the expedition. Curiously all the maps are wrong, the radio will not work and strange images are haunting the men. Fighting against thirst, hunger and eventually each other, the lone cameraman finds the job of keeping everyone alive squarely on his shoulders.
P
Pre-Order Date: 11/13/07
Street Date: 12/25/07
Category: Horror/Asia Extreme
Synopsis: While growing up in rural Thailand, a young and very beautiful orphan girl is taught the mysterious art of dark magic by her grandmother. When her grandmother falls sick, young Dau travels to Bangkok looking for work so that she can earn enough money for medicine. She lands a job as an exotic dancer at a go-go club. Hesitant at first and ridiculed by the other dancers, Dau is forced by circumstances to become an adult before her time and ultimately becomes the most popular and eerily seductive dancer at the club. Jealousies ensue and as her magic gets darker, the young girl gradually loses control as something abhorrently evil and wicked takes over.
THE MATRIMONY
Pre-Order Date: 12/4/07
Street Date: 1/15/08
Category: Super Natural Drama/Asia Extreme
Synopsis: Set in a beautifully recreated 1930’s Shanghai, Junchu (Leon Lai) has fallen into a profound state of depression after witnessing his girlfriend’s tragic death on the day he was to propose to her. Unable to forget Manli, and living in a tortured state of denial and guilt, Junchun’s domineering mother decides to marry him off to Sansan (Rene Liu), a beautiful young woman who she believes will lift her son’s spirits.
The marriage starts off loveless and unconsummated, but Sansan is determined to win his love. One day she the ghost of Manli, still pining for her former lover appears to Sansan. The two quickly strike a deal; Manli will help the new bride, but only if she can temporarily enter Sansan’s body so that she can reconnect physically with her former lover one last time. The plan goes too well and as Junchu begins to fall in love with Sansan, Manli turns from friendly and helpful to jealous and vengeful.
1942
Pre-Order Date: 12/18/07
Street Date: 1/29/08
Category: Asia Extreme / Horror
Synopsis: Huddled in a jungle trench, war cameraman Fujii is hoping to shoot footage of the Japanese 6th army when an enemy mortar shell explodes near by. Running for his life and armed only with an 8mm camera, the young soldier joins the remnants of the scattered 6th. With only five scared and weary soldiers remaining, the group decides they must escape the jungle if they are to survive the expedition. Curiously all the maps are wrong, the radio will not work and strange images are haunting the men. Fighting against thirst, hunger and eventually each other, the lone cameraman finds the job of keeping everyone alive squarely on his shoulders.
Press Release: Clive Cussler’s The Sea Hunters, Set 1
Clive Cussler’s The Sea Hunters, Set 1
DVD Debut October 23, 2007
Eight daring, real-life adventures into the depths of World War II
Acorn Media announces the October 23, 2007 DVD debut of Clive Cussler’s The Sea Hunters, Set 1, an underwater documentary series delivering dramatic action and fascinating history.
Bestselling action-adventure author Clive Cussler, renowned maritime archaeologist James Delgado, and their crack team of divers explore some of the most significant shipwrecks of World War II. They visit the remnants of an enormous aircraft carrier made entirely of ice, probe the world’s deadliest maritime disaster, survey the relics of D-Day, and much more.
Rather than looking for treasure, the Sea Hunters seek only to complete the historical record. Each of the eight episodes detail the history behind the wreck, offer rare insight into the technical challenges presented by the search, and feature fascinating, never-before-seen underwater views of the World War II relics using the latest underwater technology from submarines, 3-D imaging sonar, and the latest mixed-gas dive equipment. Also included are exclusive interviews with survivors, witnesses, and other experts, bringing a human dimension to historical events. The Sea Hunters series is currently airing on the National Geographic Channel.
Special Features: Bonus footage for each episode and Clive Cussler bio.
Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., Acorn Media distributes distinctive home video releases to the North American market with a special focus on the best of British television. Acorn’s DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn Media at (888) 870-8047 or www.acornonline.com.
Street: October 23, 2007
SRP: $49.99
DVD 3-Vol. Boxed Set: 8 episodes - approx. 388 min. - (CC) main program
DVD Debut October 23, 2007
Eight daring, real-life adventures into the depths of World War II
Acorn Media announces the October 23, 2007 DVD debut of Clive Cussler’s The Sea Hunters, Set 1, an underwater documentary series delivering dramatic action and fascinating history.
Bestselling action-adventure author Clive Cussler, renowned maritime archaeologist James Delgado, and their crack team of divers explore some of the most significant shipwrecks of World War II. They visit the remnants of an enormous aircraft carrier made entirely of ice, probe the world’s deadliest maritime disaster, survey the relics of D-Day, and much more.
Rather than looking for treasure, the Sea Hunters seek only to complete the historical record. Each of the eight episodes detail the history behind the wreck, offer rare insight into the technical challenges presented by the search, and feature fascinating, never-before-seen underwater views of the World War II relics using the latest underwater technology from submarines, 3-D imaging sonar, and the latest mixed-gas dive equipment. Also included are exclusive interviews with survivors, witnesses, and other experts, bringing a human dimension to historical events. The Sea Hunters series is currently airing on the National Geographic Channel.
Special Features: Bonus footage for each episode and Clive Cussler bio.
Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., Acorn Media distributes distinctive home video releases to the North American market with a special focus on the best of British television. Acorn’s DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn Media at (888) 870-8047 or www.acornonline.com.
Street: October 23, 2007
SRP: $49.99
DVD 3-Vol. Boxed Set: 8 episodes - approx. 388 min. - (CC) main program
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Press Release: “SHAOLIN LEGEND” THE LIVE KUNG-FU SPECTACULAR
DVD TO BE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 30, 2007
MILAN ENTERTAINMENT
BRINGS YOU
“SHAOLIN LEGEND”
THE LIVE KUNG-FU SPECTACULAR
MILAN ENTERTAINMENT
BRINGS YOU
“SHAOLIN LEGEND”
THE LIVE KUNG-FU SPECTACULAR
SHAOLIN LEGEND captures the energy of the kung-fu stage show recorded live on February 8, 2006 at the Olympia Hall in Paris. With daunting stunts, the monks display their resistance to pain and their ability to control body and mind. They break wooden poles and iron bars over
each other’s heads, crush Chinese bowls with their bare fingers, and pierce glass plates with a
single needle. With breathtaking speed and agility, the monks display their mastery of sword and pole fights, their sense of balance and physical as well as mental endurance.
Born more than 1500 years ago, Shaolin kung-fu has laid out the foundations for all martial arts.
The Shaolin monks question common assumptions about pain and resistance to pain. This
alternative approach to body and mind is based on the four elements of Shaolin doctrine: selfcontrol, resistance, power, and stances. Initially developed for combat purposes, defensive as well as offensive, it is nowadays a very popular form of personal training and lifestyle. Schools
and academies have appeared across the US and created a following.
alternative approach to body and mind is based on the four elements of Shaolin doctrine: selfcontrol, resistance, power, and stances. Initially developed for combat purposes, defensive as well as offensive, it is nowadays a very popular form of personal training and lifestyle. Schools
and academies have appeared across the US and created a following.
The art of Shaolin was more specifically developed at the Shaolin Temple, which lies at the foot
of Mount Song (Songshan), one of the five sacred mountains of China, in Henan province. The
temple was originally founded in 495 AD by Buddhist monk Batuo with the help of Emperor Wei Xiao Wen. The Northern Wei Dynasty had been dedicated to the Buddhist cause in China for
quite some time and has supported and protected it on many occasions.
Three decades later, legend has it that Buddhist monk Bodhidharma was refused admission to
the temple. He retreated to a nearby cave where he spent nine years contemplating and facing
the cave wall. After nine years, the Shaolin monks finally agreed to let him enter the temple and
become their teacher. He quickly became aware that the monks had been strengthening their
minds but had completely neglected to strengthen their bodies. They were frail and weak. He
decided to start a rigorous training of martial art exercises, which would become the foundation
of Shaolin kung-fu.
the temple. He retreated to a nearby cave where he spent nine years contemplating and facing
the cave wall. After nine years, the Shaolin monks finally agreed to let him enter the temple and
become their teacher. He quickly became aware that the monks had been strengthening their
minds but had completely neglected to strengthen their bodies. They were frail and weak. He
decided to start a rigorous training of martial art exercises, which would become the foundation
of Shaolin kung-fu.
At its prime, over 1500 monks lived at the temple. Over the years, the monastery was destroyed and rebuilt many times. In 1732, the Qing government suspected anti-Qing activities and destroyed the temple. The monks fled and helped spread martial art techniques all over China. Many fictionalized and historical accounts have depicted this incident and its outcome. Some historians argue, however, that this story is likely fictional, and that if a temple was destroyed, it was probably the Shaolin temple in the Fujian Province, and not the original one in the Henan Province. Today, approximately 100 monks live at the temple, 30 of which are trained in martial arts.
For several years, the monks trained in martial arts have been traveling the world performing their breathtaking show in western cities. At each venue, they attract a crowd of self-defense enthusiasts, martial arts fans and live show aficionados. SHAOLIN LEGEND is a recorded testimony of their talent and ability to perform without a safety net or special effects. Every stunt is 100% real!!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Press Release: “ANGEL” COLLECTOR’S SET
THE LOST SOULS OF THE CITY OF ANGELS PREPARE TO BE SAVED
“ANGEL” COLLECTOR’S SET
30 Disc DVD Set Features Series’ Entire 100-plus Episodes, Collectible Booklet And More
Arriving In Time For Gift Giving On October 30, 2007 From Fox Home Entertainment
CENTURY CITY, Calif. – Faith will be restored and souls will be saved when the vampire cursed with a human soul returns to fight demons on the dark side in the “Angel” Collector’s Set DVD arriving October 30, 2007 from Fox Home Entertainment. For the first time ever, all five seasons of the hit supernatural drama will be packaged together in a 30-disc special collector’s box uniquely designed for the ultimate fan. The collection features all 110 episodes, a personally signed letter to fans from creator Joss Whedon and a collectible companion booklet. The sci-fi action-thriller, created by Joss Whedon as a “spin-off” to the international cult sensation “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” became a wildly successful series among critics and fans alike. Nominated for a total of twenty-two Saturn Awards during its entire run, the show garnered the win for Best Network Series (2004), as well as two Best Actor wins for
David Boreanaz (“Bones”) who stars as the mysterious and tortured Angel. The series also stars Saturn Award winners for Best Supporting Actor and Actress James Marsters
(“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) as Vampire Spike and Amy Acker (“Alias”), as Winifred, the beautiful scientist and detective who has become a trusted member of Angel’s team. The series also stars Alexis Denisof (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) as demon hunter Wesley
Wyndam-Price, J. August Richards (“Conviction”) as the street savvy vampire turned take-no-prisoner lawyer and Andy Hallett (Geppetto’s Secret) as the witty and charismatic karaoke-singing demon Lome. The “Angel” Collector’s Set will be available for the suggested retail price of $139.98. Prebook is October 3, 2007.
“Angel” Synopsis
A centuries-old vampire cursed with a conscience, Angel (Boreanaz) left the small California town of Sunnydale and the only woman he ever loved to take up residence in the City of Angels. Between the pervasive evil and countless temptations lurking beneath the city’s glittering façade, Los Angeles proves to be the ideal location for a fallen vampire who has the mission to save lost souls and in turn redeem his own by restoring hope to those locked in a losing battle with their own demons.
“Angel” Collector’s Set DVD Special Features:
The complete series features all 110 episodes on 30 discs, a signed letter to fans from creator Joss Whedon and a collectible companion booklet. The DVD is presented in full screen format with English, Spanish and French Dolby Surround.
“Angel” Collector’s Set
Price: $139.98
Street Date: October 30, 2007
Pre-Book Date: October 3, 2007
DVD Catalog #: 2246737
U.S. Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.
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“ANGEL” COLLECTOR’S SET
30 Disc DVD Set Features Series’ Entire 100-plus Episodes, Collectible Booklet And More
Arriving In Time For Gift Giving On October 30, 2007 From Fox Home Entertainment
CENTURY CITY, Calif. – Faith will be restored and souls will be saved when the vampire cursed with a human soul returns to fight demons on the dark side in the “Angel” Collector’s Set DVD arriving October 30, 2007 from Fox Home Entertainment. For the first time ever, all five seasons of the hit supernatural drama will be packaged together in a 30-disc special collector’s box uniquely designed for the ultimate fan. The collection features all 110 episodes, a personally signed letter to fans from creator Joss Whedon and a collectible companion booklet. The sci-fi action-thriller, created by Joss Whedon as a “spin-off” to the international cult sensation “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” became a wildly successful series among critics and fans alike. Nominated for a total of twenty-two Saturn Awards during its entire run, the show garnered the win for Best Network Series (2004), as well as two Best Actor wins for
David Boreanaz (“Bones”) who stars as the mysterious and tortured Angel. The series also stars Saturn Award winners for Best Supporting Actor and Actress James Marsters
(“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) as Vampire Spike and Amy Acker (“Alias”), as Winifred, the beautiful scientist and detective who has become a trusted member of Angel’s team. The series also stars Alexis Denisof (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) as demon hunter Wesley
Wyndam-Price, J. August Richards (“Conviction”) as the street savvy vampire turned take-no-prisoner lawyer and Andy Hallett (Geppetto’s Secret) as the witty and charismatic karaoke-singing demon Lome. The “Angel” Collector’s Set will be available for the suggested retail price of $139.98. Prebook is October 3, 2007.
“Angel” Synopsis
A centuries-old vampire cursed with a conscience, Angel (Boreanaz) left the small California town of Sunnydale and the only woman he ever loved to take up residence in the City of Angels. Between the pervasive evil and countless temptations lurking beneath the city’s glittering façade, Los Angeles proves to be the ideal location for a fallen vampire who has the mission to save lost souls and in turn redeem his own by restoring hope to those locked in a losing battle with their own demons.
“Angel” Collector’s Set DVD Special Features:
The complete series features all 110 episodes on 30 discs, a signed letter to fans from creator Joss Whedon and a collectible companion booklet. The DVD is presented in full screen format with English, Spanish and French Dolby Surround.
“Angel” Collector’s Set
Price: $139.98
Street Date: October 30, 2007
Pre-Book Date: October 3, 2007
DVD Catalog #: 2246737
U.S. Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.
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Press Release: DannY RoANE: FIrst Time DIrector
DannY RoANE: FIrst Time DIrector
Street Date: 11/6/07
Order Date: 10/10/07
DVD SRP: $26.98
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
From the wildly creative mind of Andy Dick (TV’s “Less Then Perfect”) comes an untamed and hilarious new mockumentary Danny Roane: First Time Director. Featuring an all-star cast that includes James Van Der Beek (The Rules of Attraction), Maura Tierney (TV’s “News Radio”), Kate Flannery (TV’s “The Office”), Michael Hitchcock (Waiting for Guffman) plus many other surprise appearances, the film is an unapologetic, politically incorrect, balls-out comedy about independent filmmaking.
After his drunken antics ruin his acting career, Danny Roane (Dick) decides to stage a comeback by sobering up and directing his own movie. Everything goes as planned until Roane suddenly falls back to his partying lifestyle while trying to finish his film about drug and alcohol abuse. Off the wagon and under pressure, Roane spirals out of control while his movie – and his career – sinks to new and unexpected lows. Written and directed by Dick, Danny Roane: First Time Director originally aired on Comedy Central in August 2007.
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
Outtakes
Extended scenes
CAST
Andy Dick TV’s “Less Then Perfect,” TV’s “News Radio,” Employee of the Month
Michael Hitchcock Wild Hogs, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind
Anthony Rapp Rent, A Beautiful Mind, Winter Passing, TV’s “Kidnapped,” Road Trip
James Van Der Beek The Rules of Attraction, Varsity Blues, TV’s “Dawson’s Creek”
Maura Tierney TV’s “ER,” TV’s “News Radio,” Primary Colors, Forces of Nature
Kate Flannery TV’s “The Office,” Trick, Life Without Dick, HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
Danny Trejo Delta Farce, The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween, Grindhouse
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2006
Title Copyright: © 2006 Pollywog Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Cable Television Premiere
Rating: R for drug content, crude and sexual humor and some language
Genre: Comedy/Mockumentary
Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Format: Widescreen 1.78:1
Feature Running Time: 84 minutes
DVD Audio Status: 2.0 Dolby Digital
Street Date: 11/6/07
Order Date: 10/10/07
DVD SRP: $26.98
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
From the wildly creative mind of Andy Dick (TV’s “Less Then Perfect”) comes an untamed and hilarious new mockumentary Danny Roane: First Time Director. Featuring an all-star cast that includes James Van Der Beek (The Rules of Attraction), Maura Tierney (TV’s “News Radio”), Kate Flannery (TV’s “The Office”), Michael Hitchcock (Waiting for Guffman) plus many other surprise appearances, the film is an unapologetic, politically incorrect, balls-out comedy about independent filmmaking.
After his drunken antics ruin his acting career, Danny Roane (Dick) decides to stage a comeback by sobering up and directing his own movie. Everything goes as planned until Roane suddenly falls back to his partying lifestyle while trying to finish his film about drug and alcohol abuse. Off the wagon and under pressure, Roane spirals out of control while his movie – and his career – sinks to new and unexpected lows. Written and directed by Dick, Danny Roane: First Time Director originally aired on Comedy Central in August 2007.
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
Outtakes
Extended scenes
CAST
Andy Dick TV’s “Less Then Perfect,” TV’s “News Radio,” Employee of the Month
Michael Hitchcock Wild Hogs, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind
Anthony Rapp Rent, A Beautiful Mind, Winter Passing, TV’s “Kidnapped,” Road Trip
James Van Der Beek The Rules of Attraction, Varsity Blues, TV’s “Dawson’s Creek”
Maura Tierney TV’s “ER,” TV’s “News Radio,” Primary Colors, Forces of Nature
Kate Flannery TV’s “The Office,” Trick, Life Without Dick, HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
Danny Trejo Delta Farce, The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween, Grindhouse
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2006
Title Copyright: © 2006 Pollywog Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Cable Television Premiere
Rating: R for drug content, crude and sexual humor and some language
Genre: Comedy/Mockumentary
Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Format: Widescreen 1.78:1
Feature Running Time: 84 minutes
DVD Audio Status: 2.0 Dolby Digital
Press Release: THE TRIPPER “Impeachable” Unrated Edition DVD On October 23rd
SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK ‘N’ RONNIE!
THE TRIPPER
Politically-Charged Slasher Flick Starring Thomas Jane, Jaime King,
Lukas Haas, Jason Mewes and Paul Reubens
Transcends To An “Impeachable” Unrated Edition DVD On October 23rd
CENTURY CITY, Calif. – Prepare for a killer trip! It’s the dawning of the age of bloodshed as a
homicidal maniac with an obsession for Ronald Reagan wreaks havoc upon a group of bohemians
in the horror satire THE TRIPPER, debuting as The “Impeachable” Unrated Version DVD October 23rd from Fox Home Entertainment. Directed, produced and co-written by David Arquette (Scream trilogy, Eight Legged Freaks), the film is a nostalgic homage to the exploitation films of Wes Craven and Tobe Hooper that follows a group of free-loving hippies who escape to a modern-
day Woodstock for a weekend of debauchery, only to be stalked by a radical-minded psychopath with an eerie resemblance to the 40th President of the United States. Hailed by Fangoria.com as a “subversive slasher flick that will have you screaming and laughing,” THE TRIPPER stars Thomas Jane (The Punisher, Deep Blue Sea), Jason Mewes (Clerks, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back), Lukas Haas (Alpha Dog, Last Days), Jamie King (“Kitchen Confidental,” Sin City), Paul Reubens (Pee- Wee’s Big Adventure, Buffy The Vampire Slayer) and features scary cameos from David Arquette, Courtney Cox-Arquette (“Dirt,” “Friends”), Balthazar Getty (“Brothers & Sisters,” Feast) and
more.
THE TRIPPER DVD will feature the never-before-seen unrated director’s cut not shown in theaters featuring more blood and gore, plus director / cast commentary, deleted scenes, blooper reel, making-of featurette and hilarious behind-the-scenes tour footage from Arquette’s trek across America promoting the film. Slashing onto DVD just in time for Halloween scares, THE TRIPPER
– The “Impeachable” Unrated Version DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of
$27.98 U.S. / $37.98 Canada.
Synopsis:
As a rural Northern California town prepares for the first annual American Free Love Festival, a serial killer roams the woods inflicting preemptive strikes on the hippies who’ve come for the sex, drugs and rock and roll. Sporting a Ronald Reagan mask and leaving trademark jellybeans at his gruesome crime scenes, the killer seems unstoppable! That is, unless he meets an unimpeachable flower child...With a hip soundtrack and a killer cast, THE TRIPPER is a hilarious homage to classic horror – and politics!
DVD Special Features:
THE TRIPPER DVD will be presented in widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio) with English Stereo sound, along with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include:
Audio Commentary by director David Arquette and actors Thomas Jane, Paul Reubens and
Richmond Arquette
Deleted Scenes
Blooper Reel
Behind The Spleens featurette
The Tripper Presidential Campaign Tour footage
Behind-the-Scenes Segments
o The Making of Ronald Reagan
o The Missing Finger Incident
o A Shitty Situation
Photo Gallery
Theatrical Trailers
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is
the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets – from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce – throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.
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THE TRIPPER – The “Impeachable” Unrated Version
Street Date: October 23, 2007
DVD Price: $27.98 U.S. / $37.98 Canada
Feature Running Time: 98 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
DVD Feature Rating: Not Rated
Closed Captioned: Yes
THE TRIPPER
Politically-Charged Slasher Flick Starring Thomas Jane, Jaime King,
Lukas Haas, Jason Mewes and Paul Reubens
Transcends To An “Impeachable” Unrated Edition DVD On October 23rd
CENTURY CITY, Calif. – Prepare for a killer trip! It’s the dawning of the age of bloodshed as a
homicidal maniac with an obsession for Ronald Reagan wreaks havoc upon a group of bohemians
in the horror satire THE TRIPPER, debuting as The “Impeachable” Unrated Version DVD October 23rd from Fox Home Entertainment. Directed, produced and co-written by David Arquette (Scream trilogy, Eight Legged Freaks), the film is a nostalgic homage to the exploitation films of Wes Craven and Tobe Hooper that follows a group of free-loving hippies who escape to a modern-
day Woodstock for a weekend of debauchery, only to be stalked by a radical-minded psychopath with an eerie resemblance to the 40th President of the United States. Hailed by Fangoria.com as a “subversive slasher flick that will have you screaming and laughing,” THE TRIPPER stars Thomas Jane (The Punisher, Deep Blue Sea), Jason Mewes (Clerks, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back), Lukas Haas (Alpha Dog, Last Days), Jamie King (“Kitchen Confidental,” Sin City), Paul Reubens (Pee- Wee’s Big Adventure, Buffy The Vampire Slayer) and features scary cameos from David Arquette, Courtney Cox-Arquette (“Dirt,” “Friends”), Balthazar Getty (“Brothers & Sisters,” Feast) and
more.
THE TRIPPER DVD will feature the never-before-seen unrated director’s cut not shown in theaters featuring more blood and gore, plus director / cast commentary, deleted scenes, blooper reel, making-of featurette and hilarious behind-the-scenes tour footage from Arquette’s trek across America promoting the film. Slashing onto DVD just in time for Halloween scares, THE TRIPPER
– The “Impeachable” Unrated Version DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of
$27.98 U.S. / $37.98 Canada.
Synopsis:
As a rural Northern California town prepares for the first annual American Free Love Festival, a serial killer roams the woods inflicting preemptive strikes on the hippies who’ve come for the sex, drugs and rock and roll. Sporting a Ronald Reagan mask and leaving trademark jellybeans at his gruesome crime scenes, the killer seems unstoppable! That is, unless he meets an unimpeachable flower child...With a hip soundtrack and a killer cast, THE TRIPPER is a hilarious homage to classic horror – and politics!
DVD Special Features:
THE TRIPPER DVD will be presented in widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio) with English Stereo sound, along with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include:
Audio Commentary by director David Arquette and actors Thomas Jane, Paul Reubens and
Richmond Arquette
Deleted Scenes
Blooper Reel
Behind The Spleens featurette
The Tripper Presidential Campaign Tour footage
Behind-the-Scenes Segments
o The Making of Ronald Reagan
o The Missing Finger Incident
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THE TRIPPER – The “Impeachable” Unrated Version
Street Date: October 23, 2007
DVD Price: $27.98 U.S. / $37.98 Canada
Feature Running Time: 98 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
DVD Feature Rating: Not Rated
Closed Captioned: Yes
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Press Release: PLANET TERROR ON OCTOBER 16
HUMANITY'S LAST HOPE...
RESTS ON A GUN-LEGGED GO-GO GIRL!
Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez And Bruce Willis Star In
Robert Rodriguez’s Instant Horror Classic
Two-Disc Unrated and Extended DVD Debuts October 16 From
The Weinstein Company and Genius Products
“Planet Terror is a total blast – funny, gloriously gory and over the top”
– Christy Lemire, Associated Press
SANTA MONICA, CA – Busting at the seams with outrageous action sequences, deliciously over-the-top characters and gross special effects, Robert Rodriguez’s (Sin City, Once Upon a Time in Mexico) GRINDHOUSE PRESENTS PLANET TERROR explodes onto DVD as a two-disc extended and unrated edition on October 16 from Genius Products LLC. and The Weinstein Company. Rose McGowan (“Charmed,” Scream, The Black Dahlia) and Freddy Rodriguez (Bobby, “Six Feet Under”) give stunning performances as go-go girl-turned-vigilante Cherry Darling and one-man wrecking crew El Wray as they try to save the world from a horde of flesh-eating zombies. In a small rural Texas town, a conclave of uniquely bizarre characters unite against an impending threat of aggressors: Jeff Fahey (The Lawnmower Man) stars as a barbecue-obsessed business-owner; Michael Biehn (The Terminator, Aliens) as a stoic and suspicious sheriff; Marley Shelton (Sin City, Never Been Kissed) stars as a syringe-wielding, wobbly-wristed doctor on the run from her abusive husband, played by Josh Brolin (Hollowman, The Mod Squad), and Electra and Elise Avellán give frightening performances as psychotic identical twin babysitters. The film also features performances from Bruce Willis (Sin City, Live Free or Die Hard) and Stacy Ferguson (“Black Eyed Peas”). Featuring an extended version of the film, including the missing reel, the GRINDHOUSE PRESENTS PLANET TERROR DVD oozes with bonus footage including audio commentary from writer/director Rodriguez, The Badass Babes of Planet Terror featurette and much more (see below for details). PLANET TERROR will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.95.
Synopsis
Married doctors William and Dakota Block (Brolin and Shelton) find their graveyard shift inundated with townspeople ravaged by gangrenous sores and a suspiciously vacant look in their eyes. Among the wounded is Cherry (Rose McGowan), a go-go dancer whose leg was ripped from her body during a roadside attack. Wray
(Freddy Rodriguez), her former significant other, is at her side and watching her back. Cherry may be down, but she hasn’t danced her last number. As the invalids quickly become enraged aggressors, Cherry and Wray lead a team of accidental warriors into the night, hurtling towards a destiny that will leave millions infected, countless dead, and a lucky few struggling to find the last safe corner of PLANET TERROR.
Special Features
Feature Length Audio Commentary By Writer/Director Robert Rodriguez
Audience Screening Track
10 Minute Film School
Sickos, Bullets And Explosions: The Stunts Of Planet Terror
The Badass Babes Of Planet Terror
Casting Robert Rodriguez’s Son Rebel
The Guys Of Planet Terror
The Friend, The Doctor And The Real Estate Agent
International Poster Gallery and International Trailer
BASICS:
Price: $29.95
Street Date: October 16, 2007
Order Due Date: September 4, 2007
MPAA Rating: NR
Screen Format: Widescreen
Languages: English and Spanish Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Running Time: 105 minutes
Catalog Number: 80387
Closed Captioned
About Genius Products
Genius Products, Inc, along with The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC, together owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Asia Extreme™, Discovery Kids™, Dragon Dynasty™ , Dimension Films™, ESPN®, IFC®, RHI Entertainment™, Sesame Workshop®, The Weinstein Company® and WWE®. Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corp. in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC banner. The Weinsteins are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.
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RESTS ON A GUN-LEGGED GO-GO GIRL!
Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez And Bruce Willis Star In
Robert Rodriguez’s Instant Horror Classic
Two-Disc Unrated and Extended DVD Debuts October 16 From
The Weinstein Company and Genius Products
“Planet Terror is a total blast – funny, gloriously gory and over the top”
– Christy Lemire, Associated Press
SANTA MONICA, CA – Busting at the seams with outrageous action sequences, deliciously over-the-top characters and gross special effects, Robert Rodriguez’s (Sin City, Once Upon a Time in Mexico) GRINDHOUSE PRESENTS PLANET TERROR explodes onto DVD as a two-disc extended and unrated edition on October 16 from Genius Products LLC. and The Weinstein Company. Rose McGowan (“Charmed,” Scream, The Black Dahlia) and Freddy Rodriguez (Bobby, “Six Feet Under”) give stunning performances as go-go girl-turned-vigilante Cherry Darling and one-man wrecking crew El Wray as they try to save the world from a horde of flesh-eating zombies. In a small rural Texas town, a conclave of uniquely bizarre characters unite against an impending threat of aggressors: Jeff Fahey (The Lawnmower Man) stars as a barbecue-obsessed business-owner; Michael Biehn (The Terminator, Aliens) as a stoic and suspicious sheriff; Marley Shelton (Sin City, Never Been Kissed) stars as a syringe-wielding, wobbly-wristed doctor on the run from her abusive husband, played by Josh Brolin (Hollowman, The Mod Squad), and Electra and Elise Avellán give frightening performances as psychotic identical twin babysitters. The film also features performances from Bruce Willis (Sin City, Live Free or Die Hard) and Stacy Ferguson (“Black Eyed Peas”). Featuring an extended version of the film, including the missing reel, the GRINDHOUSE PRESENTS PLANET TERROR DVD oozes with bonus footage including audio commentary from writer/director Rodriguez, The Badass Babes of Planet Terror featurette and much more (see below for details). PLANET TERROR will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.95.
Synopsis
Married doctors William and Dakota Block (Brolin and Shelton) find their graveyard shift inundated with townspeople ravaged by gangrenous sores and a suspiciously vacant look in their eyes. Among the wounded is Cherry (Rose McGowan), a go-go dancer whose leg was ripped from her body during a roadside attack. Wray
(Freddy Rodriguez), her former significant other, is at her side and watching her back. Cherry may be down, but she hasn’t danced her last number. As the invalids quickly become enraged aggressors, Cherry and Wray lead a team of accidental warriors into the night, hurtling towards a destiny that will leave millions infected, countless dead, and a lucky few struggling to find the last safe corner of PLANET TERROR.
Special Features
Feature Length Audio Commentary By Writer/Director Robert Rodriguez
Audience Screening Track
10 Minute Film School
Sickos, Bullets And Explosions: The Stunts Of Planet Terror
The Badass Babes Of Planet Terror
Casting Robert Rodriguez’s Son Rebel
The Guys Of Planet Terror
The Friend, The Doctor And The Real Estate Agent
International Poster Gallery and International Trailer
BASICS:
Price: $29.95
Street Date: October 16, 2007
Order Due Date: September 4, 2007
MPAA Rating: NR
Screen Format: Widescreen
Languages: English and Spanish Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Running Time: 105 minutes
Catalog Number: 80387
Closed Captioned
About Genius Products
Genius Products, Inc, along with The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC, together owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Asia Extreme™, Discovery Kids™, Dragon Dynasty™ , Dimension Films™, ESPN®, IFC®, RHI Entertainment™, Sesame Workshop®, The Weinstein Company® and WWE®. Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corp. in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC banner. The Weinsteins are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.
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Press Release: BURIED ALIVE ON DVD OCTOBER 23
IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES…
TILL SOMEONE GETS KILLED!
BURIED ALIVE
Terror Is Taken To The Next Level With The Latest Release From
Genius Products And The Weinstein Company’s Dimension Extreme Label On DVD October 23
SANTA MONICA, CA – Explore the deepest, darkest depths of terror with BURIED ALIVE, the latest modern monster-piece to be brought to life on DVD under the Dimension Extreme label from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. Directed by Robert Kurtzman (Wishmaster), the legendary special make-up effects artist (Goldmember, The Green Mile, The House on Haunted Hill), and starring Tobin Bell - the depraved Jigsaw killer in the Saw trilogy - BURIED ALIVE also features a cast of hot young victims, including newcomers Leah Rachel, Erin Lokitz and Steve Sandvoss. Vacationing far from civilization, a group of college students soon learns that an absence of supervision also means that there is no one around to hear their desperate cries for help. They are on their own to survive and are hunted by a haunting sadistic spirit that kills with malevolent glee. The chilling unrated DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.95.
Synopsis
A group of college students are hunted by the evil spirit of a woman who was buried alive years ago near their secluded vacation house.
BASICS
Price: $19.95
Street Date: October 23, 2007
Pre-book Date: September 11, 2007
Catalog Number: 80571
Screen Format: Widescreen
Languages: English Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: Spanish, English
Rating: Not Rated
Run Time: 94 minutes
Closed Captioned
About Genius Products
Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), along with The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC, together owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Asia Extreme™, Discovery Kids™, Dragon Dynasty™ , Dimension Films™, ESPN®, IFC®, RHI Entertainment™, Sesame Workshop®, The Weinstein Company® and WWE®. Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corp. in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC banner. The Weinsteins are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.
TILL SOMEONE GETS KILLED!
BURIED ALIVE
Terror Is Taken To The Next Level With The Latest Release From
Genius Products And The Weinstein Company’s Dimension Extreme Label On DVD October 23
SANTA MONICA, CA – Explore the deepest, darkest depths of terror with BURIED ALIVE, the latest modern monster-piece to be brought to life on DVD under the Dimension Extreme label from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. Directed by Robert Kurtzman (Wishmaster), the legendary special make-up effects artist (Goldmember, The Green Mile, The House on Haunted Hill), and starring Tobin Bell - the depraved Jigsaw killer in the Saw trilogy - BURIED ALIVE also features a cast of hot young victims, including newcomers Leah Rachel, Erin Lokitz and Steve Sandvoss. Vacationing far from civilization, a group of college students soon learns that an absence of supervision also means that there is no one around to hear their desperate cries for help. They are on their own to survive and are hunted by a haunting sadistic spirit that kills with malevolent glee. The chilling unrated DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.95.
Synopsis
A group of college students are hunted by the evil spirit of a woman who was buried alive years ago near their secluded vacation house.
BASICS
Price: $19.95
Street Date: October 23, 2007
Pre-book Date: September 11, 2007
Catalog Number: 80571
Screen Format: Widescreen
Languages: English Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: Spanish, English
Rating: Not Rated
Run Time: 94 minutes
Closed Captioned
About Genius Products
Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), along with The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC, together owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Asia Extreme™, Discovery Kids™, Dragon Dynasty™ , Dimension Films™, ESPN®, IFC®, RHI Entertainment™, Sesame Workshop®, The Weinstein Company® and WWE®. Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corp. in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC banner. The Weinsteins are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.
Press Release: FLIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: OUTBREAK ON A PLANE
FLIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: OUTBREAK ON A PLANE comes to DVD tomorrow - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd.
New Line Cinema presents this year’s best Halloween treat – FLIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: OUTBREAK ON A PLANE
Unholy terror is released in the skies when a deadly, genetically engineered virus is released onboard a transatlantic flight to Paris in this heart-stopping thrill-ride of terror! When a scientist on the run from the CIA manages to smuggle a contaminated body onto a commercial overseas flight, the plane becomes an incubator for a quickly growing army of the undead. With a zombie invasion spreading through the cabin, only a handful of passengers remain to fight off their fellow travelers and land the plane before it’s too late.
The film stars Kristen Kerr (BLACK DAHLIA, INLAND EMPIRE), Mieko Hillman (THE REPLACEMENTS, PARADISE HILLS), David Chisum (TV’s ONE LIFE TO LIVE), and Heidi Marnhout (TV’s ENTOURAGE). The movie was directed by Scott Thomas (YESTERDAY’S DREAMS, LATIN DRAGON).
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
• Feature commentary with director Scott Thomas and producer David Shoshan
• Feature commentary with IGN.com editors
• Outtakes reel
• 16x9 widescreen (1.85) version of the film
• English Dolby Digital 5.1 and English 2.0 Stereo Surround
• English DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete Track
• English &Spanish subtitles
• Closed captions
• Animated menus
New Line Cinema presents this year’s best Halloween treat – FLIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: OUTBREAK ON A PLANE
Unholy terror is released in the skies when a deadly, genetically engineered virus is released onboard a transatlantic flight to Paris in this heart-stopping thrill-ride of terror! When a scientist on the run from the CIA manages to smuggle a contaminated body onto a commercial overseas flight, the plane becomes an incubator for a quickly growing army of the undead. With a zombie invasion spreading through the cabin, only a handful of passengers remain to fight off their fellow travelers and land the plane before it’s too late.
The film stars Kristen Kerr (BLACK DAHLIA, INLAND EMPIRE), Mieko Hillman (THE REPLACEMENTS, PARADISE HILLS), David Chisum (TV’s ONE LIFE TO LIVE), and Heidi Marnhout (TV’s ENTOURAGE). The movie was directed by Scott Thomas (YESTERDAY’S DREAMS, LATIN DRAGON).
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
• Feature commentary with director Scott Thomas and producer David Shoshan
• Feature commentary with IGN.com editors
• Outtakes reel
• 16x9 widescreen (1.85) version of the film
• English Dolby Digital 5.1 and English 2.0 Stereo Surround
• English DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete Track
• English &Spanish subtitles
• Closed captions
• Animated menus
Press Release: A Dennis The Menace Christmas Premiering on DVD November 6th
One of the most recognizable comic strip characters ever created returns in live action form for the third time.
Burbank, Calif., September 4th, 2007 -- Just when you thought it was safe to celebrate the holidays, the Menace returns to jingle your bells and deck your halls in A Dennis The Menace Christmas. The DVD is set for release by Warner Premiere on November 6th. This holiday season, naughty or nice, Dennis “The Menace” Mitchell is going to deliver Mr. Wilson the Christmas spirit whether he likes it or not. A Dennis The Menace Christmas will be available on DVD for $19.97 SRP.
Continuing on with the success of the franchise, A Dennis The Menace Christmas combines A Christmas Carol with the live action version of one of America’s most widely recognizable, chaos wreaking comic strip characters. Taking the reigns of a reimagined Mr. Wilson, film and television star Robert Wagner (Hart To Hart, It Takes A Thief, and the Austin Powers films) picks up where previous Mr. Wilson’s (Walter Matthau and Don Rickles) left off. Rounding out the all-star cast is Academy Award winner Louise Fletcher (One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest) as Mrs. Wilson and newcomer Maxwell Perry Cotton (Brothers and Sisters) as the newly defined Menace.
This Christmas Dennis will face his greatest challenge to deliver Mr. Wilson the “Holiday Spirit” and secure Santa’s delivery of his ultimate present… the Raleigh Mite-Y-Max bike. Along the way, he’ll ruin his school’s Thanksgiving pageant, take on the neighborhood bully, and, as always, make life miserable for poor Mr. Wilson. However, all is not as it seems, and for the first time Mr. Wilson will come away from the holidays with a newfound understanding of himself and his next-door Menace, thanks in part to Bob The Christmas Angel, played by comedian Godfrey (Phat Girlz, Zoolander).
Notes Robert Wagner, “there is a little bit of Dennis in all of us, meaning we all try to do our best but it can turn in a different direction. And that’s what’s so bewildering to Dennis. He goes out and wants to be good and bring people such joy and such happiness, and it always turns out the wrong way, but he never becomes defeated by it. He keeps going on and that’s so endearing about the character.”
Originally created as a comic strip by the late Hank Ketcham in 1951, the Dennis The Menace comic strip appears in over 1,000 newspapers in 48 countries and 19 languages. In 1959, the character jumped from the pages of the newspaper and became a successful TV series, starring Jay North as America’s lovable Menace with his trademark “Helloooooo, Mr, Wilson!” catchphrase. Throughout the years the character has evolved into an animated series, two feature films, as well as the face of the Dairy Queen Franchise. It’s easy to see why Dennis The Menace has a 92% awareness level among Americans, placing it in the same category as other famous comic strips Peanuts, Garfield, Popeye, Spiderman, and Batman (WHV Equity Research).
The film is directed by Ron Oliver and written by Kathleen Laccinole and includes a stockings worth of bonus features and a surprise holiday gift:
· “The Making of A Dennis the Menace Christmas”- (The on and off screen hijinks of the Dennis the Menace cast and crew.)
· Blooper Reel
· Outtakes Reel
· Deleted Scene
· Video Commentary (a picture in picture based video commentary of key moments of the film - featuring the talent of Maxwell Perry Cotton (aka “Dennis the Menace”)
· Audio Commentary (featuring a commentary by the film director and Robert Wagner [Mr. Wilson])
· Trailer Gallery
Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change.
The Credits
Warner Premiere
Warner Premiere is Warner Bros. Entertainment’s new production company focused on the development, production and marketing of feature-length content for the growing direct-to-DVD market. Warner Premiere is committed to being at the creative forefront in the evolution of quality product in the direct-to-DVD business, creating material that exemplifies the commitment to story, production and brand equity for which Warner Bros. is known.
Warner Home Video
With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video’s film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video, and New Line Home Entertainment.
Burbank, Calif., September 4th, 2007 -- Just when you thought it was safe to celebrate the holidays, the Menace returns to jingle your bells and deck your halls in A Dennis The Menace Christmas. The DVD is set for release by Warner Premiere on November 6th. This holiday season, naughty or nice, Dennis “The Menace” Mitchell is going to deliver Mr. Wilson the Christmas spirit whether he likes it or not. A Dennis The Menace Christmas will be available on DVD for $19.97 SRP.
Continuing on with the success of the franchise, A Dennis The Menace Christmas combines A Christmas Carol with the live action version of one of America’s most widely recognizable, chaos wreaking comic strip characters. Taking the reigns of a reimagined Mr. Wilson, film and television star Robert Wagner (Hart To Hart, It Takes A Thief, and the Austin Powers films) picks up where previous Mr. Wilson’s (Walter Matthau and Don Rickles) left off. Rounding out the all-star cast is Academy Award winner Louise Fletcher (One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest) as Mrs. Wilson and newcomer Maxwell Perry Cotton (Brothers and Sisters) as the newly defined Menace.
This Christmas Dennis will face his greatest challenge to deliver Mr. Wilson the “Holiday Spirit” and secure Santa’s delivery of his ultimate present… the Raleigh Mite-Y-Max bike. Along the way, he’ll ruin his school’s Thanksgiving pageant, take on the neighborhood bully, and, as always, make life miserable for poor Mr. Wilson. However, all is not as it seems, and for the first time Mr. Wilson will come away from the holidays with a newfound understanding of himself and his next-door Menace, thanks in part to Bob The Christmas Angel, played by comedian Godfrey (Phat Girlz, Zoolander).
Notes Robert Wagner, “there is a little bit of Dennis in all of us, meaning we all try to do our best but it can turn in a different direction. And that’s what’s so bewildering to Dennis. He goes out and wants to be good and bring people such joy and such happiness, and it always turns out the wrong way, but he never becomes defeated by it. He keeps going on and that’s so endearing about the character.”
Originally created as a comic strip by the late Hank Ketcham in 1951, the Dennis The Menace comic strip appears in over 1,000 newspapers in 48 countries and 19 languages. In 1959, the character jumped from the pages of the newspaper and became a successful TV series, starring Jay North as America’s lovable Menace with his trademark “Helloooooo, Mr, Wilson!” catchphrase. Throughout the years the character has evolved into an animated series, two feature films, as well as the face of the Dairy Queen Franchise. It’s easy to see why Dennis The Menace has a 92% awareness level among Americans, placing it in the same category as other famous comic strips Peanuts, Garfield, Popeye, Spiderman, and Batman (WHV Equity Research).
The film is directed by Ron Oliver and written by Kathleen Laccinole and includes a stockings worth of bonus features and a surprise holiday gift:
· “The Making of A Dennis the Menace Christmas”- (The on and off screen hijinks of the Dennis the Menace cast and crew.)
· Blooper Reel
· Outtakes Reel
· Deleted Scene
· Video Commentary (a picture in picture based video commentary of key moments of the film - featuring the talent of Maxwell Perry Cotton (aka “Dennis the Menace”)
· Audio Commentary (featuring a commentary by the film director and Robert Wagner [Mr. Wilson])
· Trailer Gallery
Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change.
The Credits
Warner Premiere
Warner Premiere is Warner Bros. Entertainment’s new production company focused on the development, production and marketing of feature-length content for the growing direct-to-DVD market. Warner Premiere is committed to being at the creative forefront in the evolution of quality product in the direct-to-DVD business, creating material that exemplifies the commitment to story, production and brand equity for which Warner Bros. is known.
Warner Home Video
With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video’s film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video, and New Line Home Entertainment.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Press Release: BLACK SHEEP ARRIVES 10/9/07
GET READY FOR THE VIOLENCE OF THE LAMBS!
HARMLESS SHEEP BECOME BLOOD THIRSTY KILLERS
IN GENIUS PRODUCTS AND THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY’S
Herding Onto DVD on October 9, Under Company’s Dimension Extreme Label
“It is actually the most fun I've had in a theatre all year and quite possibly the single best midnight movie of its era.”
-Ain’t It Cool News
SANTA MONICA, CA – An experiment in genetic engineering turns mild sheep into flesh eating animals gone wild in BLACK SHEEP arriving on DVD October 9, 2007 from The Weinstein Company and Genius Products LLC. As part of the new Dimension Extreme brand - home of the most intense, edgy and provocative programming, BLACK SHEEP writer/director Jonathan King provides a hybrid of outlandish humor and graphic gore in his feature film debut. When Henry Oldfield (Nathan Meister) returns to his family’s farm to sell out to his older brother Angus (Peter Feeney), he learns that Angus’ reckless genetic engineering program has infected thousands of sheep on their sprawling New Zealand farm and turned them into bloodthirsty predators. Featuring outstanding special effects by the renowned WETA Workshop (King Kong, Lord of the Rings), including masterful use of puppets and robots, BLACK SHEEP is a gory bloodbath drenched in black comedy as the heroes make their way through a spectacular rural landscape, dodging ravenous rams with blood-smeared fleece. With a talented cast of up and coming actors, this film is destined for horror cult glory. The
Black Sheep DVD arrives with five deleted scenes, a blooper reel and much more (see next page for details). The Black Sheep DVD and will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.95.
Synopsis
An experiment in genetic engineering turns harmless sheep into blood-thirsty killers that terrorize a sprawling New Zealand farm.
Bonus Features
Five Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
Blooper Reel
Commentary by Writer/Director Jonathan King & Actor Nathan Meister
The Making Of Black Sheep featurette
“Early Morning” – Surprise Scene shot exclusively for DVD
BASICS
Street Date: October 9, 2007
MPAA Rating: NR
Languages: English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Running time: 87 Minutes
Catalog Number: 80570 Widescreen
Closed Captioned
About Genius Products
Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), along with The Weinstein Company, together owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Asia Extreme™, Baby Genius®, Discovery Kids™, Dragon Dynasty™ , Dimension Films™, ESPN®, IFC®, RHI Entertainment™, Sesame Workshop®, Wellspring™, The Weinstein Company® and WWE®. Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corp. in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC banner. The Weinsteins are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.
HARMLESS SHEEP BECOME BLOOD THIRSTY KILLERS
IN GENIUS PRODUCTS AND THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY’S
Herding Onto DVD on October 9, Under Company’s Dimension Extreme Label
“It is actually the most fun I've had in a theatre all year and quite possibly the single best midnight movie of its era.”
-Ain’t It Cool News
SANTA MONICA, CA – An experiment in genetic engineering turns mild sheep into flesh eating animals gone wild in BLACK SHEEP arriving on DVD October 9, 2007 from The Weinstein Company and Genius Products LLC. As part of the new Dimension Extreme brand - home of the most intense, edgy and provocative programming, BLACK SHEEP writer/director Jonathan King provides a hybrid of outlandish humor and graphic gore in his feature film debut. When Henry Oldfield (Nathan Meister) returns to his family’s farm to sell out to his older brother Angus (Peter Feeney), he learns that Angus’ reckless genetic engineering program has infected thousands of sheep on their sprawling New Zealand farm and turned them into bloodthirsty predators. Featuring outstanding special effects by the renowned WETA Workshop (King Kong, Lord of the Rings), including masterful use of puppets and robots, BLACK SHEEP is a gory bloodbath drenched in black comedy as the heroes make their way through a spectacular rural landscape, dodging ravenous rams with blood-smeared fleece. With a talented cast of up and coming actors, this film is destined for horror cult glory. The
Black Sheep DVD arrives with five deleted scenes, a blooper reel and much more (see next page for details). The Black Sheep DVD and will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.95.
Synopsis
An experiment in genetic engineering turns harmless sheep into blood-thirsty killers that terrorize a sprawling New Zealand farm.
Bonus Features
Five Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
Blooper Reel
Commentary by Writer/Director Jonathan King & Actor Nathan Meister
The Making Of Black Sheep featurette
“Early Morning” – Surprise Scene shot exclusively for DVD
BASICS
Street Date: October 9, 2007
MPAA Rating: NR
Languages: English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Running time: 87 Minutes
Catalog Number: 80570 Widescreen
Closed Captioned
About Genius Products
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About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corp. in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC banner. The Weinsteins are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.
Press Release: Dreamworks' Animation Presents SHREK THE THIRD (11/13/07)
THE YEAR’S BIGGEST COMEDY PREMIERES ON
DVD AND HD DVD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
The Year’s Biggest Animated Film Gets Even Bigger with
New Ogre-Sized Bonus Features and Shrek-tacular Prizes
HOLLYWOOD, CA (September 27, 2007) – Hear ye! Hear ye! Prepare for king-sized laughs as DreamWorks Animation’s newest adventure in the largest theatrical animated franchise ever gets the royal treatment on DVD and HD DVD on Tuesday, November 13th. “The best Shrek yet” (Pat Collins, WWOR-TV), Shrek the Third has earned over $785 million in worldwide box office and secured a spot as the largest domestic animated film opening and the third-largest debut in cinema history. Shrek the Third chronicles the continued adventures of Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and Puss in Boots from Shrek* and Shrek 2 with new characters including a magical, misguided Merlin, an awkward Arthur, a powerful posse of Princesses and a bundle of unexpected arrivals. As the all-star cast and characters you love return for another all-new royal adventure, the biggest comedy of the year becomes the must-have home entertainment event of the holidays.
The Shrek the Third DVD and HD DVD presentations are ogre-loaded with bonus material, giving viewers the chance to join the whole Shrek family for hours of entertainment and activities. Everyone with two legs (or four) can master the “Donkey Dance” with the help of Donkey’s wildly entertaining step-by-step instructions. In “Shrek’s Guide to Parenthood” viewers receive wise and wacky parental advice from Donkey, Puss in Boots, Pinocchio and Gingy. In addition to cast profiles, “Lost Scenes,” “Big Green Goofs” and much more, Shrek and Donkey provide “How to Be Green” environmental tips for kids. The DVD includes a wealth of exciting DVD-ROM features, such as “Shrek Shmash-Ups,” which allow aspiring filmmakers of all ages to choose and mix scenes from all three Shrek films and put them to music, as well as many more Shrek-tivties including printables, games and more.
The HD DVD includes a number of interactive and web-enabled features. “The Animators’ Corner” is an all-new, interactive, picture-in-picture experience featuring storyboards relevant to the scenes on screen, plus branching to the “Lost Scenes;” “The World of Shrek” is a movie guide that provides biographies of key characters and the actors who voice them; “My Menus” are customizable character-themed menus; “Shrek’s Trivia Track” features pop-up fun facts; and “Donkey’s Digital Coloring Book” is an interactive coloring book that allows viewers to digitally paint their favorite scenes.
“Get Shreked!” Instant Win Game
Every customer who purchases a specially-marked Shrek the Third DVD and properly redeems a game piece will win a prize, revealed by peeling off a sticker on the package. Five grand-prize winners will receive a “HP Digital Home Makeover” worth $3,500, which includes a HP 42-inch MediaSmart LCD HDTV, HP Pavilion Slimline PC, HP 22-inch widescreen flat-panel monitor, HP 300GB Personal Media Drive, HP Photosmart Home Photo Center and HP Photosmart Digital Camera. Additional prizes include HP Pavilion Entertainment Notebook PCs, Xbox 360 game consoles with HD DVD players and LG Mint Chocolate Phones with $250 that can be used towards the purchase of wireless phone services. All other customers will win either 25 Snapfish photo prints or a Snapfish personalized photo sticker sheet. 1 See additional instant win game disclosures below.
DreamWorks’ SHREK® Debuts at 81st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradeâ
This Thanksgiving, DreamWorks Animation’s giant ogre flies in from Far Far Away and takes over Manhattan as Shrekâ makes his grand debut, flying high in the 81st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradeâ on Thursday, November 22nd. Beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET, fans can watch as Shrek flies down the streets of New York City for the first time, delighting over
3.5 million spectators and more than 50 million television viewers nationwide. Shrek marks the start of the holiday season at the Parade and serves as Macy’s Official 2007 Holiday Ambassador. An exclusive Shrek holiday plush toy will be available beginning November 1st at all Macy’s stores nationwide and on macys.com. Fans can purchase the plush Shrek for $14.95 with any purchase of $35 or more.
DreamWorks’ SHREK THE THIRD DVD &HD DVD
The Shrek the Third DVD and HD DVD presentations offer not only a fantastically entertaining movie but also a swamp full of bonus content for fans of all ages:
¶ Shrek’s Guide to Parenthood - Donkey, Puss in Boots, Pinocchio and Gingy offer their priceless parenting tips for Shrek &Fiona!
¶ Meet the Cast &Behind-the-Scenes featurette
DreamWorks’ SHREK THE THIRD DVD &HD DVD (cont’d)
¶ Lost Scenes
¶ Tech of Shrek
¶ Hilarious Donkey Dance music video
¶ Big Green Goofs
¶ DreamWorks Animation Video Jukebox
¶ DreamWorks Kids – This Way to Play - Fun and creative bonus features for kids, including:
o Learn to Donkey Dance: You’ve seen his video, now Donkey teaches the moves
o How to Be Green: Shrek and Donkey give kids fun and simple tips on how to be environmentally friendly every day (from conserving water and energy to building your very own worm farm)
o Merlin’s Magic Crystal Ball: Let Merlin answer all of your deepest questions
DVD Feature:
¶ Worcestershire Academy Yearbook – Take an interactive flip through Artie’s yearbook, where you can meet 30 of his classmates and hear sound bites of yearbook quotes and dedications
DVD-ROM Features:
¶ Shrek Shmash-Ups: Shrek’s take on popular “mash-up” technology. Mix scenes from all three Shrek movies with music and more to create your own short film!
¶ Royal Tournament Games: Captain Shrek’s High Seas Adventure, Shrek’s Eyeball Dropper, Gingy’s Dreamz and more games featuring your favorite characters
¶ Additional Shrek-tivities (including games, printables, weblinks and more)
Exclusive HD DVD Features:
¶ The Animators’ Corner: A feature-length picture-in-picture storyboard reel with a contextual branch to lost scenes
¶ My Menus: Customize your menus with themes based on your favorite character, choosing from Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Puss in Boots and Gingy
¶ Web-Enabled Downloadable Features:
o Shrek’s Trivia Track: Discover hilarious trivia with pop-up facts
Future Web-Enabled Downloadable Features:
o The World of Shrek: A movie guide with bigraphies of talent and characters from the film
o Donkey’s Digital Coloring Book: Interactive feature allows you to digitally paint your favorite scenes
DREAMWORKS’ SHREK THE THIRD SYNOPSIS
Get ready for Thirds – the greatest fairy tale never told continues with a brand new, hilarious comedy of royal proportions. When his frog-in-law suddenly croaks, Shrek embarks on another whirlwind adventure with Donkey and Puss in Boots to find the rightful heir to the throne. Everyone’s favorite cast of animated characters returns, along with a magical, misguided Merlin, an awkward Arthur, a powerful posse of Princesses, and a bundle of unexpected arrivals. Only Shrek can tell a tale where everyone lives happily ever laughter!
DREAMWORKS’ SHREK THE THIRD CAST
Shrek the Third features a royal line-up of all-star talent, including Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Rupert Everett, Justin Timberlake, Julie Andrews,
John Cleese, Eric Idle, Cheri Oteri, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Amy Sedaris, John Krasinski and Ian McShane.
About DreamWorks Animation SKG
DreamWorks Animation SKG (NYSE: DWA) is devoted to producing high-quality family entertainment through the use of computer-generated (CG) animation. Utilizing world-class creative talent and state-of-the-art technological capabilities, the company is committed to making two computer-animated feature films a year that appeal to a broad movie-going audience.
About Shrek
DreamWorks Animation’s most successful franchise to date, the Shrek series began with the acquisition of William Steig’s book in 1990, with the original “Shrek” going on to win the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature in 2001. The sequel, “Shrek 2,” proved even more popular than the first, practically doubling the worldwide box office take of the original to become the third highest-grossing film of all time. “Shrek the Third,” the latest installment, recently wrote box office history by scoring the biggest opening weekend ever for an animated film and continues to perform in its current global run.
About Paramount Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Studios, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS, PBS and Hasbro and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.
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1 No purchase necessary to enter or win a prize in the Shrek The Third Instant Win Game. Void where prohibited. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. FOR FREE GAME PIECE , while supplies last, or for governing Official Rules, send handwritten SASE to: P.O. Box 78760, Los Angeles, CA 90016, postmarked by 3/31/08 &received not before 11/13/07 and no later than 4/7/08. One request per envelope. VT residents may omit return postage. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. Starts 11/13/07, ends 3/31/08 or whenever all game pieces are distributed, whichever occurs first. Each official game piece will reveal one of the following prizes: 25 4X6-inch Snapfish prints (10,400,000 available; ARV: $3.99 ea: 1 in 1.25 odds of winning); Snapfish personalized photo sticker sheet (2,600,000 available; ARV: $4.99 ea: 1 in 5 odds of winning); LG Chocolate Mint Phone + $250 (500 available; ARV: $549.99 ea: 1 in 26,001.26 odds of winning); Xbox 360 &
HD DVD Player (100 available; ARV: $529.98 ea: 1 in 130,006.3 odds of winning); HP Pavilion Entertainment Notebook PC (25 available; ARV $999 ea: 1 in 520,025.2 odds of winning); and Shreked Out Room/HP Digital Makeover! (5 available; ARV: $3500 ea: 1 in 2,600,126 odds of winning). Total ARV: $54,840,468. Snapfish prizes require registration for an account and acceptance of Snapfish’s terms of use. If you are younger than 18 or a minor, have your parent or legal guardian claim your prize. See Official Rules for full prize details. Winning game pieces must be postmarked by 4/30/08 and received by 5/7/08; Snapfish prizes are redeemable online until 7/31/08. Sponsor: Paramount Home Entertainment, Inc., 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038.
DVD AND HD DVD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
The Year’s Biggest Animated Film Gets Even Bigger with
New Ogre-Sized Bonus Features and Shrek-tacular Prizes
HOLLYWOOD, CA (September 27, 2007) – Hear ye! Hear ye! Prepare for king-sized laughs as DreamWorks Animation’s newest adventure in the largest theatrical animated franchise ever gets the royal treatment on DVD and HD DVD on Tuesday, November 13th. “The best Shrek yet” (Pat Collins, WWOR-TV), Shrek the Third has earned over $785 million in worldwide box office and secured a spot as the largest domestic animated film opening and the third-largest debut in cinema history. Shrek the Third chronicles the continued adventures of Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and Puss in Boots from Shrek* and Shrek 2 with new characters including a magical, misguided Merlin, an awkward Arthur, a powerful posse of Princesses and a bundle of unexpected arrivals. As the all-star cast and characters you love return for another all-new royal adventure, the biggest comedy of the year becomes the must-have home entertainment event of the holidays.
The Shrek the Third DVD and HD DVD presentations are ogre-loaded with bonus material, giving viewers the chance to join the whole Shrek family for hours of entertainment and activities. Everyone with two legs (or four) can master the “Donkey Dance” with the help of Donkey’s wildly entertaining step-by-step instructions. In “Shrek’s Guide to Parenthood” viewers receive wise and wacky parental advice from Donkey, Puss in Boots, Pinocchio and Gingy. In addition to cast profiles, “Lost Scenes,” “Big Green Goofs” and much more, Shrek and Donkey provide “How to Be Green” environmental tips for kids. The DVD includes a wealth of exciting DVD-ROM features, such as “Shrek Shmash-Ups,” which allow aspiring filmmakers of all ages to choose and mix scenes from all three Shrek films and put them to music, as well as many more Shrek-tivties including printables, games and more.
The HD DVD includes a number of interactive and web-enabled features. “The Animators’ Corner” is an all-new, interactive, picture-in-picture experience featuring storyboards relevant to the scenes on screen, plus branching to the “Lost Scenes;” “The World of Shrek” is a movie guide that provides biographies of key characters and the actors who voice them; “My Menus” are customizable character-themed menus; “Shrek’s Trivia Track” features pop-up fun facts; and “Donkey’s Digital Coloring Book” is an interactive coloring book that allows viewers to digitally paint their favorite scenes.
“Get Shreked!” Instant Win Game
Every customer who purchases a specially-marked Shrek the Third DVD and properly redeems a game piece will win a prize, revealed by peeling off a sticker on the package. Five grand-prize winners will receive a “HP Digital Home Makeover” worth $3,500, which includes a HP 42-inch MediaSmart LCD HDTV, HP Pavilion Slimline PC, HP 22-inch widescreen flat-panel monitor, HP 300GB Personal Media Drive, HP Photosmart Home Photo Center and HP Photosmart Digital Camera. Additional prizes include HP Pavilion Entertainment Notebook PCs, Xbox 360 game consoles with HD DVD players and LG Mint Chocolate Phones with $250 that can be used towards the purchase of wireless phone services. All other customers will win either 25 Snapfish photo prints or a Snapfish personalized photo sticker sheet. 1 See additional instant win game disclosures below.
DreamWorks’ SHREK® Debuts at 81st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradeâ
This Thanksgiving, DreamWorks Animation’s giant ogre flies in from Far Far Away and takes over Manhattan as Shrekâ makes his grand debut, flying high in the 81st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradeâ on Thursday, November 22nd. Beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET, fans can watch as Shrek flies down the streets of New York City for the first time, delighting over
3.5 million spectators and more than 50 million television viewers nationwide. Shrek marks the start of the holiday season at the Parade and serves as Macy’s Official 2007 Holiday Ambassador. An exclusive Shrek holiday plush toy will be available beginning November 1st at all Macy’s stores nationwide and on macys.com. Fans can purchase the plush Shrek for $14.95 with any purchase of $35 or more.
DreamWorks’ SHREK THE THIRD DVD &HD DVD
The Shrek the Third DVD and HD DVD presentations offer not only a fantastically entertaining movie but also a swamp full of bonus content for fans of all ages:
¶ Shrek’s Guide to Parenthood - Donkey, Puss in Boots, Pinocchio and Gingy offer their priceless parenting tips for Shrek &Fiona!
¶ Meet the Cast &Behind-the-Scenes featurette
DreamWorks’ SHREK THE THIRD DVD &HD DVD (cont’d)
¶ Lost Scenes
¶ Tech of Shrek
¶ Hilarious Donkey Dance music video
¶ Big Green Goofs
¶ DreamWorks Animation Video Jukebox
¶ DreamWorks Kids – This Way to Play - Fun and creative bonus features for kids, including:
o Learn to Donkey Dance: You’ve seen his video, now Donkey teaches the moves
o How to Be Green: Shrek and Donkey give kids fun and simple tips on how to be environmentally friendly every day (from conserving water and energy to building your very own worm farm)
o Merlin’s Magic Crystal Ball: Let Merlin answer all of your deepest questions
DVD Feature:
¶ Worcestershire Academy Yearbook – Take an interactive flip through Artie’s yearbook, where you can meet 30 of his classmates and hear sound bites of yearbook quotes and dedications
DVD-ROM Features:
¶ Shrek Shmash-Ups: Shrek’s take on popular “mash-up” technology. Mix scenes from all three Shrek movies with music and more to create your own short film!
¶ Royal Tournament Games: Captain Shrek’s High Seas Adventure, Shrek’s Eyeball Dropper, Gingy’s Dreamz and more games featuring your favorite characters
¶ Additional Shrek-tivities (including games, printables, weblinks and more)
Exclusive HD DVD Features:
¶ The Animators’ Corner: A feature-length picture-in-picture storyboard reel with a contextual branch to lost scenes
¶ My Menus: Customize your menus with themes based on your favorite character, choosing from Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Puss in Boots and Gingy
¶ Web-Enabled Downloadable Features:
o Shrek’s Trivia Track: Discover hilarious trivia with pop-up facts
Future Web-Enabled Downloadable Features:
o The World of Shrek: A movie guide with bigraphies of talent and characters from the film
o Donkey’s Digital Coloring Book: Interactive feature allows you to digitally paint your favorite scenes
DREAMWORKS’ SHREK THE THIRD SYNOPSIS
Get ready for Thirds – the greatest fairy tale never told continues with a brand new, hilarious comedy of royal proportions. When his frog-in-law suddenly croaks, Shrek embarks on another whirlwind adventure with Donkey and Puss in Boots to find the rightful heir to the throne. Everyone’s favorite cast of animated characters returns, along with a magical, misguided Merlin, an awkward Arthur, a powerful posse of Princesses, and a bundle of unexpected arrivals. Only Shrek can tell a tale where everyone lives happily ever laughter!
DREAMWORKS’ SHREK THE THIRD CAST
Shrek the Third features a royal line-up of all-star talent, including Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Rupert Everett, Justin Timberlake, Julie Andrews,
John Cleese, Eric Idle, Cheri Oteri, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Amy Sedaris, John Krasinski and Ian McShane.
About DreamWorks Animation SKG
DreamWorks Animation SKG (NYSE: DWA) is devoted to producing high-quality family entertainment through the use of computer-generated (CG) animation. Utilizing world-class creative talent and state-of-the-art technological capabilities, the company is committed to making two computer-animated feature films a year that appeal to a broad movie-going audience.
About Shrek
DreamWorks Animation’s most successful franchise to date, the Shrek series began with the acquisition of William Steig’s book in 1990, with the original “Shrek” going on to win the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature in 2001. The sequel, “Shrek 2,” proved even more popular than the first, practically doubling the worldwide box office take of the original to become the third highest-grossing film of all time. “Shrek the Third,” the latest installment, recently wrote box office history by scoring the biggest opening weekend ever for an animated film and continues to perform in its current global run.
About Paramount Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Studios, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS, PBS and Hasbro and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.
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1 No purchase necessary to enter or win a prize in the Shrek The Third Instant Win Game. Void where prohibited. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. FOR FREE GAME PIECE , while supplies last, or for governing Official Rules, send handwritten SASE to: P.O. Box 78760, Los Angeles, CA 90016, postmarked by 3/31/08 &received not before 11/13/07 and no later than 4/7/08. One request per envelope. VT residents may omit return postage. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. Starts 11/13/07, ends 3/31/08 or whenever all game pieces are distributed, whichever occurs first. Each official game piece will reveal one of the following prizes: 25 4X6-inch Snapfish prints (10,400,000 available; ARV: $3.99 ea: 1 in 1.25 odds of winning); Snapfish personalized photo sticker sheet (2,600,000 available; ARV: $4.99 ea: 1 in 5 odds of winning); LG Chocolate Mint Phone + $250 (500 available; ARV: $549.99 ea: 1 in 26,001.26 odds of winning); Xbox 360 &
HD DVD Player (100 available; ARV: $529.98 ea: 1 in 130,006.3 odds of winning); HP Pavilion Entertainment Notebook PC (25 available; ARV $999 ea: 1 in 520,025.2 odds of winning); and Shreked Out Room/HP Digital Makeover! (5 available; ARV: $3500 ea: 1 in 2,600,126 odds of winning). Total ARV: $54,840,468. Snapfish prizes require registration for an account and acceptance of Snapfish’s terms of use. If you are younger than 18 or a minor, have your parent or legal guardian claim your prize. See Official Rules for full prize details. Winning game pieces must be postmarked by 4/30/08 and received by 5/7/08; Snapfish prizes are redeemable online until 7/31/08. Sponsor: Paramount Home Entertainment, Inc., 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038.
USHE: I Know Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (11/6/07)
ADAM SANDLER’S $119* MILLION BLOCKBUSTER COMEDY
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK &LARRY
ON DVD AND HD-DVD NOVEMBER 6, 2007
FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
OVERVIEW: OVERVIEW: Adam Sandler is at his comedic best as he stars with Kevin James as best friends and fellow firefighters in the blockbuster comedy I Now Pronounce You Chuck &Larry. When ladies' man Larry and family man Chuck enter into a domestic partnership to ensure that Larry's kids get his pension, it leads to one hilarious situation after another as they are forced to convince the world they are partners at work and at home in this hysterically funny film.
BONUS CONTENT:
· Laugh-Out-Loud Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Director Dennis Dugan
· Laughing is Contagious: Hysterical outtakes and funny moments with the cast.
· I Now Pronounce You Husband and...Husband? Go behind-the-scenes with the cast as they reveal their favorite moments from the film.
· Look Who Stopped By: Adam and Kevin reflect on the hilarious actors who did cameos.
· Stop, Drop and Roll: Join the stars of the film as they explain how the dangerous stunts were performed.
· Dugan – The “Hands On” Director: A humorous look at Dennis Dugan’s directing style.
· Feature Commentary with the Director Dennis Dugan, Adam Sandler and Kevin James.
SYNOPSIS: Chuck Levine (Sandler) and Larry Valentine (James) are the pride of their fire station: two guy’s guys always side by side and willing to do anything for each other. Salt-of-the-earth widower Larry wants just one thing: to protect his family. His buddy Chuck also wants one thing: to enjoy the single life. Grateful Chuck owes Larry for saving his life in a fire, and Larry calls in that favor big time when civic red tape prevents him from naming his own two kids as his life insurance beneficiaries. All that Chuck has to do is claim to be Larry’s domestic partner on some city forms. Easy. Nobody will ever know. But when an overzealous, spot-checking bureaucrat becomes suspicious, the new couple’s arrangement becomes a citywide issue and goes from confidential to front-page news. Forced to improvise as love-struck newlyweds, Chuck and Larry must now fumble through a hilarious charade of domestic bliss under one roof. After surviving their mandatory honeymoon and dodging the threat of exposure, the well-intentioned con men discover that sticking together in your time of need is what truly makes a family.
http://www.chuckandlarry.com
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Street Date: November 6, 2007
Copyright: 2007 Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP Standard Definition. $39.98 SRP HD-DVD.
Selection Number: 61032268 WS; 61032269 FF
Running Time: 1 Hour 56 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layers
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1, Full Frame 1.33:1
Rating: PG -13 for crude sexual content throughout nudity, language and some drug references
Languages/Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Cast: Adam Sandler (Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison), Kevin James (Hitch, TV’s “The King of Queens”), Jessica Biel (Blade: Trinity, The Illusionist), Ving Rhames (Idlewild), Nick Swardson (The Benchwarmers), Steve Buscemi (Fargo), Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters, 50 First Dates)
Directed By: Dennis Dugan (The Benchwarmers, Big Daddy)
Screenplay By: Barry Fanaro and Alexander Payne &Jim Taylor
Produced By: Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Tom Shadyac, Michael Bostick
Executive Producers: Barry Bernardi, Lew Gallo, Ryan Kavanaugh
Director of Photography: Dean Semler ACS, ASC
Production Designer: Perry Andelin Blake
Film Editor: Jeff Gourson
Co-Producers: Nick Swardson, Allen Covert, Kevin Grady
Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK &LARRY
ON DVD AND HD-DVD NOVEMBER 6, 2007
FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
OVERVIEW: OVERVIEW: Adam Sandler is at his comedic best as he stars with Kevin James as best friends and fellow firefighters in the blockbuster comedy I Now Pronounce You Chuck &Larry. When ladies' man Larry and family man Chuck enter into a domestic partnership to ensure that Larry's kids get his pension, it leads to one hilarious situation after another as they are forced to convince the world they are partners at work and at home in this hysterically funny film.
BONUS CONTENT:
· Laugh-Out-Loud Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Director Dennis Dugan
· Laughing is Contagious: Hysterical outtakes and funny moments with the cast.
· I Now Pronounce You Husband and...Husband? Go behind-the-scenes with the cast as they reveal their favorite moments from the film.
· Look Who Stopped By: Adam and Kevin reflect on the hilarious actors who did cameos.
· Stop, Drop and Roll: Join the stars of the film as they explain how the dangerous stunts were performed.
· Dugan – The “Hands On” Director: A humorous look at Dennis Dugan’s directing style.
· Feature Commentary with the Director Dennis Dugan, Adam Sandler and Kevin James.
SYNOPSIS: Chuck Levine (Sandler) and Larry Valentine (James) are the pride of their fire station: two guy’s guys always side by side and willing to do anything for each other. Salt-of-the-earth widower Larry wants just one thing: to protect his family. His buddy Chuck also wants one thing: to enjoy the single life. Grateful Chuck owes Larry for saving his life in a fire, and Larry calls in that favor big time when civic red tape prevents him from naming his own two kids as his life insurance beneficiaries. All that Chuck has to do is claim to be Larry’s domestic partner on some city forms. Easy. Nobody will ever know. But when an overzealous, spot-checking bureaucrat becomes suspicious, the new couple’s arrangement becomes a citywide issue and goes from confidential to front-page news. Forced to improvise as love-struck newlyweds, Chuck and Larry must now fumble through a hilarious charade of domestic bliss under one roof. After surviving their mandatory honeymoon and dodging the threat of exposure, the well-intentioned con men discover that sticking together in your time of need is what truly makes a family.
http://www.chuckandlarry.com
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Street Date: November 6, 2007
Copyright: 2007 Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP Standard Definition. $39.98 SRP HD-DVD.
Selection Number: 61032268 WS; 61032269 FF
Running Time: 1 Hour 56 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layers
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1, Full Frame 1.33:1
Rating: PG -13 for crude sexual content throughout nudity, language and some drug references
Languages/Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Cast: Adam Sandler (Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison), Kevin James (Hitch, TV’s “The King of Queens”), Jessica Biel (Blade: Trinity, The Illusionist), Ving Rhames (Idlewild), Nick Swardson (The Benchwarmers), Steve Buscemi (Fargo), Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters, 50 First Dates)
Directed By: Dennis Dugan (The Benchwarmers, Big Daddy)
Screenplay By: Barry Fanaro and Alexander Payne &Jim Taylor
Produced By: Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Tom Shadyac, Michael Bostick
Executive Producers: Barry Bernardi, Lew Gallo, Ryan Kavanaugh
Director of Photography: Dean Semler ACS, ASC
Production Designer: Perry Andelin Blake
Film Editor: Jeff Gourson
Co-Producers: Nick Swardson, Allen Covert, Kevin Grady
Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.
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