May 11th
Daybreakers
The blood wars begin in Daybreakers! Making its Blu-ray Disc and DVD debut this Spring, the film stars two-time Academy Award® nominees Ethan Hawke (Actor in a Supporting Role, Training Day, 2001 and Adapted Screenplay, Before Sunset, 2004) and Willem Dafoe (Actor in a Supporting Role, Platoon, 1986 and Actor in a Supporting Role, Shadow of the Vampire, 2000). Critics are salivating over this sci-fi action thriller that has audiences on the edge of their seats! “Original, scary and action-packed” (Fangoria Magazine), Daybreakers is “confidently crafted and legitimately clever!” (Fearnet.com).
Written and directed by The Spierig Brothers, audiences are introduced to a futuristic world – where vampires reign supreme and blood is big business. As the human population nears extinction, vampires must capture and farm every remaining human, or find a blood substitute before time runs out. However, a covert group of vampires makes a remarkable discovery, one which has the power to save the human race. In-depth bonus materials include the featurette, “Making of Daybreakers,” audio commentary with the directors and special effects creator Steve Boyle, a poster gallery and the theatrical trailer. Exclusive to the Blu-ray Disc is an extended feature-length version of the “Making of Daybreakers” that spans the filmmaking process, a short film from the directors entitled “The Big Picture,” Bonus View™ Storyboard and Animatics film comparison and a second disc containing digital copy.
Pricing: DVD $29.95
Pricing: Blu-ray Disc $39.99
June 1st
The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers 2-Movie Collection
It’s all for one and one for all in Richard Lester’s (A Hard Day’s Night) rendition of Alexandre Dumas’ novel, The Three Musketeers/The Four Musketeers 2-Movie Collection. These swashbuckling action-packed comedies feature an all-star cast of Hollywood legends including: Raquel Welch (One Million Years B.C.), Oliver Reed (Gladiator), Richard Chamberlain (TV’s “The Thorn Birds”), Frank Finlay (Othello), Michael York (Cabaret) and Oscar®-winners Faye Dunaway (Best Actress in a Leading Role, Network, 1976) and Charlton Heston (Best Actor in a Leading Role, Ben-Hur, 1959). This must-have 2-disc set, which contains bonus materials that include one 2-part documentary (split between both films), plus an additional featurette, poster and stills galleries, TV spots and the theatrical trailers, is encased in new packaging – all for one low price of $14.98!
Together, D’Artagnan (York), Athos (Reed), Aramis (Chamberlain) and Porthos (Finlay) will stop at nothing on their action-filled quest for fortune, glory and vengeance. Along the way, they run into both dangerous and comical situations as they battle villains and juggle beautiful damsels in distress. Winning a Golden Globe® for Raquel Welch (The Three Musketeers, Best Motion Picture Actress – Musical/Comedy, 1975), and nominated for six BAFTA Film Awards (Best Art Direction, Cinematography, Costume Design, Film Editing and Film Music – 1975, and Best Costume Design – 1976), these hilarious classic films feature good times and “nonstop swashbuckling” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times).
Pricing: DVD $14.98
Small Town Saturday Night
Named one of Entertainment Weekly’s “30 under 30” and hailed as “the new Harrison Ford” (US Weekly), Hollywood’s newest rising star Chris Pine (Star Trek) stars in Small Town Saturday Night, available on DVD and digital download from Lionsgate. In the tradition of Good Will Hunting and Sweet Home Alabama, comes a tale of a small town boy who tries to leave his humble beginnings to follow his dreams. Along with Pine, the film features Bre Blair (The Baby-Sitters Club), Shawn Christian (Meet Dave), John Hawkes (HBO’s “Deadwood”) and Lin Shaye (There’s Something About Mary). Filled with power, inspiration and great music, including a song by Chris Pine, “Someday Came Today,” this heartfelt film is sure to hit high notes with young audiences.
Just as the song goes – “When people leave town, they never come back.” Small Town Saturday Night follows a young singer/songwriter Rhett Ryan (Pine) who is stuck in his small hometown and hoping to make his dream of stardom come true. However, with every dream, there must be consequences. As he gets closer to his goal, he is faced with tough decisions and life-altering challenges. Torn between the love of his life and his life-long dream, Ryan must decide which road to take.
Pricing: DVD $26.98
