October 5th:
Fred The Movie
Join “Fred,” the incredible YouTube Sensation in his first movie as he sets off on a brand new adventure to get to his true love Judy, all the while thwarting his nemesis Kevin, on his most hilarious outing yet as Lionsgate Home Entertainment releases Fred: The Movie! The movie will have its prime time premiere on Nickelodeon in advance of its DVD debut on October 5th where it will be loaded with brand new special feature content never before seen on TV or on YouTube. Fred, with his unique brand of humor, has accumulated over 530,000,000 views on YouTube while his YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/fred) is the second most subscribed to channel of all time with 1.8 million individual subscribers. Through the movie, the millions of fans of Fred will be very excited to meet, for the first time, many of the hilarious characters in Fred’s world that Fred refers to in his YouTube videos. The movie also promises to build Fred’s fan base with its unique blend of humor and zany awkwardness that the entire family can enjoy together.
Nickelodeon viewers already know Fred’s work from iCarly’s “iMeet Fred” episode, which drew 5.1 million total viewers. In fact, Fred: The Movie also stars Jennette McCurdy of iCarly fame. The film also stars UK pop icon Pixie Lott as Fred’s crush, Judy. Lott, already a major success in the UK, is scheduled to release her first single in the U.S. this summer on Interscope Records. The DVD, featuring an all-new never-before-seen Fred video, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and more, will thrill his current fans and engage new ones.
Lucas Cruikshank, who stars as “Fred,” is also the creator of this character that emerged as a YouTube fan favorite almost immediately, with fans and subscribers always returning for more of the zany escapades of this quirky kid. This multi-talented teen has recognized the opportunities that his online community awareness has produced, and he continues to increase his social networking fan base as well as developing deals that broaden not only this character, but his own recognition by Hollywood’s creative community making this young rising star someone to watch for the future. Fred’s swift rise to fame has crossed over into audiences beyond the Internet. Fred won the 2009 Teen Choice Awards’ “Choice Web Star” and has developed his own line of merchandise where he sold more than 800,000 t-shirts from specialty stores in less than a year. In addition, the first full-length Fred music project: “Who’s Ready to Party?” has completed production and will also be released this fall, with the title track being featured in Fred: The Movie.
Hey, it’s Fred in his first movie! And he is in love with the girl next door, Judy (Pixie Lott). But his nemesis neighbor Kevin, thwarts all attempts Fred makes to see her, and when he finally succeeds in making it over to Judy’s house – she’s moved! With the advice of his super cool dad (John Cena), Fred embarks on an epic journey full of gut-busting fun to find her. So, jump in the kiddie pool and join Fred, Bertha (Jennette McCurdy), and the whole gang for a hilarious good time in Fred: The Movie!
Pricing: DVD $19.98
October 12th:
Wolverine And The X-Men: The Complete Series
Sharpen your adamantium claws, suit up in yellow and blue and prepare for the superhero clash of a lifetime as Marvel Animation and Lionsgate Home Entertainment team up to release Wolverine and the X-Men: The Complete Series! Available for the first time as a single complete series set, the collection comprises all 26 episodes with over ten hours of content from the hit TV show, “Wolverine And the X-Men.” In addition, the series makes its 1080P High Definition debut with a three-disc Blu-ray set now available for the first time ever. With amazing bonus features including audio commentaries from the masterminds behind the successful series plus two unique “Wolverine and the X-Men” show featurettes, these three-disc sets will give fanboys and mutants alike plenty of reason to rejoice. Featuring some of the most iconic superheroes ever created, Wolverine And The X-Men: The Complete Series will slash its way to store shelves on DVD and Blu-ray Disc.
With 45 years of best selling comic books, a massive fan base spanning all ages and four feature films grossing over one billion dollars at the box office, the franchise is a proven phenomenon. The Wolverine And The X-Men DVD volumes 1-6 have already sold more than 550,000 copies to date. Though the animated series is targeted to boys from ages 6-11, it also appeals to comic book fans of all ages with its intelligent writing and unique animation style. In addition, the releases will be promoted on Marvel.com and MarvelKids.com.
After a mysterious explosion at the Xavier mansion, and the resulting disappearances of Professor Xavier and Jean Grey, the distraught X-Men disband. But soon Wolverine, Storm, Beast and the others must join together again to not only battle the increasingly powerful Mutant Response Division, but also to prevent a catastrophic future that Xavier has warned Wolverine must never come to pass. With help from their allies, the heroic X-Men wage war against formidable foes as the present and future collide. But who will win? Discover for yourself as this extraordinary series is presented together in one complete collection like never before.
Pricing: DVD $29.98
Pricing: Blu-ray Disc $44.99
October 19th:
The Hitmen Diaries: Charlie Valentine
This October, film festival favorite The Hitmen Diaries: Charlie Valentine hits DVD for the first time from Lionsgate. The shoot ’em up actioner stars Michael Weatherly (TV’s “NCIS”) and Oscar®-nominated Tom Berenger (Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Platoon, 1986), and is directed and co-written by Jesse V. Johnson (Green Street Hooligans 2, Pit Fighter). The film took the Action on Film International Film Festival by storm in 2009 with 22 wins, including the coveted top-prize Action Film of the Year. The DVD is complete with audio commentary from Johnson and cinematographer Jonathan Hall, as well as a “making-of” featurette.
Mobster. Gunfighter. Womanizer. Charlie Valentine (Raymond J. Barry) is living a life of crime and is determined to score one last big pay off. However, when the perfect crime goes bad, Charlie flees to Los Angeles to get help from his estranged son, Danny (Weatherly). Since Danny desires the power of his gangster father, he attempts to make his way up the ladder in the seedy underworld pulling one heist after another. In this story of lies and betrayal, unexpected qualities among a cast of unsavory characters are revealed in the end.
Pricing: DVD $26.98
