Category: Films

“Dead Cert”: Own It On Blu-ray and DVD September 27, 2011 from Shout! Factory

from Shout! Factory:

This Fall, get ready for a bloodthirsty mix of From Dusk Till Dawn and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels when Dead Cert debuts for the first time in the U.S and Canada on Blu-ray and DVD September 27, 2011 from Shout! Factory, in association with Black and Blue Films. Jam-packed with all the ingredients of both a vampire flick and a gangster film — creepy monsters, scantily-clad women, tough-talking wise guys, gratuitous bloodshed and a seemingly crazy vampire hunter, Dead Cert features a star-studded cast of familiar British acting talent including Craig Fairbrass (The Bank Job), Dexter Fletcher (Kick-Ass), Billy Murray (Rise of the Footsoldier), Lisa McAllister (Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes), Steven Berkoff (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Dave Legeno (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince), Jason Flemying (X-Men: First Class) and Danny Dyer (Dead Man Running).

Produced by horror specialists Black and Blue Films and directed by Steve Lawson, Dead Cert marks a welcome return to the fun, almost-traditional British horror filmmaking style that affectionately evokes the spirit of the contemporary-set movies of Amicus and Hammer — particularly the latter’s Dracula A.D. 1972 and The Satanic Rites of Dracula.

Dead Cert is a bloodsucking feast with more bite than most and one that horror fans will definitely enjoy sinking their teeth into. (Blu-ray, $24.99 SRP / DVD, $19.97 SRP)

When respected but small-time gangster Freddie ‘Dead Cert’ Frankham (Craig Fairbrass) is unexpectedly given the chance to make a tentative leap into the big leagues with the opening of his new nightclub in London’s East End, he doesn’t quite realize what he’s getting into. Unknown to Freddie and his partners, the club stands on the former site of a Black Church, established as a temple of evil in the 17th Century by a Romanian warlord-turned-vampire known as The Wolf. Flushed out of the city by emissaries of the Vatican during the Great Fire of London, and since then exiled in mainland Europe, The Wolf and his undead disciples have now returned to England to continue their diabolical plans to expand their legions and overcome mankind.

On the club’s opening night, Freddie is approached by an uninvited guest in the form of Dante Livienko (Billy Murray), an Eastern European businessman, gangster and drug-dealer with a fearsome reputation. Livienko and his associates want ownership of the club and are prepared to make Freddie an offer he can’t refuse in order to get what they want. But to Freddie, his new, legitimate business means far more to him than money and he’s not about to give up his hard-earned turf without a fight. What he doesn’t know, but is soon to find out, is the man he is about to cross is a 500-year-old vampire determined to rebuild his empire of evil on its original, unhallowed site.

BONUS FEATURES:
· Audio commentary
· Making-of Dead Cert
· Theatrical trailer

Dead Cert (2010)
Black and Blue Films/Raw Film Productions
Starring: Craig Fairbrass, Dexter Fletcher, Billy Murray, Lisa McAllister, Steven Berkoff, Dave Legeno, Danny Dyer, Perry Benson and Jason Flemying as “Chelsea Steve”
Directed by Steve Lawson
Executive produced by Will Horn and Steve Lawson
Produced by Jonathan Sothcott and Billy Murray
Written by Ben Shilito and Jonathan Sothcott, based on an idea by Garry Charles
Director of Photography: James Friend
Editing by Jason de Vyea and Wade Jackson

Not Rated
Running time: 82 minutes
Special features are not rated

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dead Cert Blu-ray and DVD
Street Date: September 27, 2011
1080p High Definition/ 2:35:1
Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions
English 5.1
Bonus content: standard definition, 2.0 stereo

“Star Wars” Blu-ray Day! WIN Darth Vader ARTFX Statue

from GeekChicDaily:

Darth Vader may be dividing some fans by saying “NOOOOOO” on the new Star Wars Blu-ray set, but we’re thinking everyone can say yes to a cool free collectible statue of the Dark Lord by Kotobukiya. Because even if he has been compromised as a character by post-production effects, there is still good in him. He would be honored if he could join you — but first you must win our Darth Vader ARTFX Statue giveaway from our friends at Kotobukiya. It’s free to enter and summon bonus entries on our Facebook and Twitter, but hurry. The contest ends September 23, 2011, and even the Emperor will be less unforgiving than your crushing disappointment if you miss the entry window.

Clad in his Return of the Jedi attire, this 11-inch tall, Japanese-import Vader collectible stands in a battle pose, ready to teach his upstart kid Luke not to mess with dear ol’ dad. To emphasize that he’s serious, his lightsaber can glow red. So can his belt and breastplate. Thus, not only is it an awesome toy, but it doubles as the coolest night-light ever.

Give in to your anger (that this isn’t already part of your collection) and slice your way to our Kotobukiya Darth Vader contest page right now. Don’t Force-choke: grab extra entries at our Facebook and Twitter. If Darth falls to the wrong side, you can preorder one as well at Kotobukiya’s US site and Facebook. We wouldn’t want you to die of a broken heart.

ThinkGeek Launches 32 Items (But Not to the Moon)

from ThinkGeek:

To the moon, Timmy! To the moon!

For a bunch of overgrown monkeys, we’ve come a long way. On this day in 1959, the Soviet Union smacked the side of the moon with the Luna 2 probe, the first man-made object to touch the moon’s surface. 52 years later, we have the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (or GRAIL) heading up to study its interior and gravitational field.

So what’s next? Don’t know about you, but we’re prepping our spacesuits for a Moon Cruise.

Light Up LED Iron Man Shirt
Officially licensed by Marvel. This may look like a standard t-shirt, but it’s actually the Iron Man Mark IX suit. This latest version is much lighter than all previous versions, featuring a flexible interior with knitted cotton exterior. The Iron Man Arc Reactor Shirt has three components: the t-shirt, a light panel with a long cable, and a battery box. When fresh batteries are in the battery box and the unit is switched on, the arc reactor shines brightly. So this particular arc reactor isn’t going to keep shrapnel from working its way into your heart or power your repulsor beams. What do you expect for under $30? A shirt that glows? That, we can provide.

Take $10 off with ZEROCOOL — Hop in the wayback machine!
It’s been nearly 16 years since the movie Hackers was released. That makes some of us feel pretty old. Reminisce about that time in the mid-90s when Macs ran on P6 Intel chips — oh wait, that never actually happened — and use code ZEROCOOL to save $10 off $40+ orders until 11:59pm ET on 9/16/11.

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One Really Great Alivan’s Sale… and Nothing More

from Alivan’s:

In this edition of The Clairvoyant: 20% Off ALL Wizard Wears in our entire stock… That’s right… a HUGE 20% off (read on for all the details)!

The coupon code is 20WIZWEAR and you can save on: ties, scarves, tattoos, sweaters… well you get the gist… they are ALL on sale and much more. Click here to shop now… offer good thru 9/20/11 (domestic U.S. orders only).

Enjoy,

Finneas Alivan
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Jesse Ventura Stars as “Abraxas: Guardian of the Universe”

from RiffTrax:

Our new release Abraxas: Guardian of the Universe follows the heroic exploits of a galactic defender, played by Jesse Ventura, who comes to Earth to — wait, wait, that can’t be right. Jesse Ventura? The washed-up 80s wrestler known primarily for his feather boas and conspiracy theories? No, no way. Who would let THAT GUY guard a universe? Forget that, who would even let him guard some small part of the universe? Say, a state of the United States of America, a state with a population of roughly 5.3 million, perhaps located in the Midwest, with an area of 86,939 square miles, famous for its thousands of lakes? Totally implausible, the world just isn’t that silly.

And yet, here he is, ready to stumble into action and visibly struggle when he speaks! It’s a Terminator-infringing wonderland of snow, words like Comator (or Colemader, or Cone-mater, depending on who happens to be saying it) and organic apple sales. And it features JIM BELUSHI AS AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL. He’s there for some comic relief, in the sense that if someone has been stepping on your throat but then stops to step on your chest instead, it’s sort of a “relief”.

Only $9.99!

Get it here.

Last Chance to Follow the Trail of “Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology”

from X3 Productions:

There are only a few weeks left to see the exhibition that has fascinated thousands of visitors this summer! Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology will be showing at the Montréal Science Centre only until Sunday, September 18. The world’s favourite archaeologist will soon be leaving our fair city to seek adventure all over the globe for the next six years, including in Europe and Asia.

Opening hours have been extended until 9 p.m. every day (6 p.m. on Sundays) until the exhibition closes — even on Monday, September 5, for the Labour Day holiday! — so that as many people as possible can enjoy this exceptional experience.

So join the adventure and immerse yourself in the work of real superstars of archaeology, as you explore 14 archaeological regions around the world. See how these exceptional figures managed to unlock the mysteries of mythical sites like Machu Picchu (Peru), the vanished civilization of Ankgor Wat (Cambodia), a royal cemetery discovered in the city of Ur, in ancient Mesopotamia, the Nazca lines in Peru, and much more!

Get a free poster with your exhibit ticket!

“The exhibit is a marvel.” Wired.com
“The Montreal Science Center’s Indiana Jones archaeology exhibit is an Oscar-worthy performance.” The Miami Herald
“This is worth the trip!” CTV News

Don’t Wait in Line
Buy Your Tickets Online!

Game time!
Make sure you bring the whole family, they won’t want to miss out on the extremely popular treasure hunt. Kids of all ages are invited to find and gather clues throughout the exhibition and collect their own artefacts to be included in our virtual exhibit. It is a fun way to learn about the science of field archaeology while playing at being Indiana Jones.

Did you know that your ticket to Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology not only gets you into this exciting adventure but also gives you free access to all four permanent exhibitions at the Montréal Science Centre? That’s what you can call spending quality time with the young ones.

Made possible by Lucasfilm Ltd., presented by the National Geographic Society and produced by Montréal’s X3 Productions, the exhibition is aimed at kids of all ages, Indy fans, history buffs and budding adventurers and explorers.

Exclusive offer: 10% off all entries after 5 p.m.! Get a 10% discount when you buy a ticket at regular price on the Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology exhibition. *This offer is valid only at the ticket office of the Montréal Science Centre and for visits from Monday to Saturday after 5 pm, until September 18, 2011. No monetary value, cannot be combined with any other offer, no reservation by phone or online, one coupon per person.

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Montreal Science Centre Box Office
2, De la Commune Street West

“Star Wars” Celebration VI

from StarWars.com:

The countdown is on for Star Wars Celebration VI, coming August 23-26, 2012 to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. To mark this one-year countdown, here is news to get you thinking — and planning — ahead to the biggest Star Wars party this side of the galaxy.

Celebration VI will commemorate the magic of the entire Star Wars Saga: all six movies; The Clone Wars television series; books; comics; collectibles; toys; entertainment and more. There is so much to celebrate that all four days of the show will be full of choices of things to do, from mornings until late evenings.

Begin planning now, with special ticket packages, great deals on hotel rooms, and some ideas to get your Star Wars Celebration VI calendar started.

Celebration VI Hotels — The Real Deal
Book your hotel room within the Celebration VI official hotel block and save. To make sure you receive the best discounted rates available, reserve through the Celebration Travel Desk, powered by onPeak. Discounted rates are available at a number of host hotels, but they are booking up quickly! Stay near your fellow Star Wars fans, and catch the official Celebration shuttle bus to and from the Convention Center (please note the Celebration shuttle buses will not run to and from the Coronado Springs Resort). With room rates starting as low as just $65/night, your stay in Orlando has never been more affordable. Celebration VI will feature Star Wars exclusives and shopping that you will find no place else, so saving money on your hotel room could mean more fun browsing in the Celebration Experience Exhibit Hall and the Celebration Store. Book today.

What’s New for Celebration VI
There will be new guests, new entertainment, new events, new exclusive collectibles, and many hours of fun to look forward to with friends new and old. Watch for guest and entertainment announcements starting late September at starwarscelebration.com.

Celebration Favorites
It simply would not be Star Wars Celebration without costume contests, high-quality screenings, celebrities, and fan-created entertainment. Here is just a starter list of favorites to look forward to, scheduled to be back by popular demand for Celebration VI:

The Star Wars Classroom. Learn from the masters in an intimate classroom setting. Celebration V classroom offerings ran the gamut from writing workshops and Star Wars scrapbooking sessions to the art of storytelling with The Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni.

Star Wars Family Room. A place where kids can be kids, and have a great time with their parents working on Star Wars crafts, playing, or just sitting and taking a break.

Celebration Store. Returning with more creative merchandise, much of which will be exclusive for Celebration shoppers only.

Speed Dating. We made some real connections, including at least one engagement, at Star Wars speed dating at Celebration V. This popular social scene is scheduled to return. Look for more details and registration on the Celebration VI website soon.

Live entertainment. The Celebration stage, Digital Stage, Behind-The-Scenes Stage, Fan Stage, and more are planned to return, featuring live entertainment, cast and crew interviews, pop culture stars, and of course passionate Star Wars fans.

Celebration Experience Exhibit Hall. Star Wars licensees and dealers will feature merchandise that’s new and exclusive, plus you’ll find a host of photo and interactive experiences.

Celebration By the Fans, For the Fans
As with all Celebrations, the fans are not just the audience, they are the show itself. Celebration VI will feature a multitude of fan-produced programming, panels, exhibits, and events. Look for more information starting late September, including the guidelines for proposing fan programming and signing up for fan tables.

ThinkGeek teams up with Boba Fett (sorry!)

from ThinkGeek:

Greetings, Earthling!

Today marks the 5th anniversary of Pluto’s fall from planetary status, and it’s hard to celebrate the loss of a planet. Well, if you’re the Empire you’ve undoubtedly celebrated the loss of a planet but this isn’t Alderaan we’re talking about here. It’s Pluto, and what did Pluto ever do to anyone?

Still, there’s good news. Tomorrow is Linux’s birthday and there’s no chance it’s going to be declassified as an operating system. It’s dominating its neighborhood just fine, thank you.

Han Solo in Carbonite Ice Cube Tray
The Empire will compensate you if he melts. We’d like to think that this is exactly the sort of ice cube Boba Fett would have enjoyed in his drink while cruising on Jabba’s slave junk, but the party didn’t end quite the way everyone expected. Still, it’s hard to pass up a smuggler on ice, especially when he is the ice.

Take $10 Off — Smile through the tears
Sorry we’re still bitter about Pluto’s de-planetification, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love you. To help us begin the healing process, we’d like to send a little love your way in the form of code KUIPERBELT, good for $5 off $30+ or $10 off $60+ orders from now through 08/26/2011 at 11:59PM ET.

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!

Shout! Factory “Mystery Science Theater 3000” DVD Checklist

Boxed Sets:

20th Anniversary Edition
Episodes: First Spaceship on Venus, Laserblast, Werewolf, Future War
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Volume XIV
Episodes: Mad Monster, Manhunt in Space, Soultaker, Final Justice
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Volume XV
Episodes: The Girl in Lovers Lane, The Robot Vs. The Aztec Mummy, Zombie Nightmare, Racket Girls
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Volume XVI
Episodes: The Corpse Vanishes, Warrior of the Lost World, Santa Claus, Night of the Blood Beast
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Volume XVII
Episodes: The Final Sacrifice, Blood Waters of Dr. Z, The Beatniks, The Crawling Eye
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Volume XVIII
Episodes: Lost Continent, Crash of the Moons, The Beast of Yucca Flats, Jack Frost
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Volume XIX
Episodes: Robot Monster, Bride of the Monster, Devil Doll, Devil Fish
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Volume XX
Episodes: The Magic Voyage of Sinbad, Project Moonbase, Master Ninja I, Master Ninja II
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MST3K Vs. Gamera: Volume XXI
Episodes: Gamera, Gamera Vs. Barugon, Gamera Vs. Gaos, Gamera Vs. Guiron, Gamera Vs. Zigra
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Shout! Select Reissue DVDs:

Special Edition DVD:
Manos: The Hands of Fate
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Shout! Factory to Release Mystery Science Theater 3000: “Manos” The Hands of Fate Special Edition

from Shout! Factory:

To further celebrate the laugh-fest that is Mystery Science Theater 3000, Shout! Factory, in association with Best Brains Inc., have announced the September 13 release of the 2-DVD set Mystery Science Theater 3000 “Manos” The Hands of Fate Special Edition.

Newton’s Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Sure, there’s math to back that up, but the far more compelling proof is in the treatment accorded “Manos” The Hands of Fate by those physicists of comedy at Mystery Science Theater 3000. Consider this legendary low point in film history, widely regarded as the worst film ever made, which depicts a family that gets lost en route to a vacation and stumbles into the lair of a cult. Since Satellite of Love captive Joel Robinson and his robot sidekicks Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot react to movies, it follows that this particular episode must be a glorious high point in Mystery Science Theater history. Glorious it is, as the film’s characters battle a half-man, half-goat and an evil man in a robe, and the members of the SoL battle terrible writing and acting.

Disc 1 of the set includes Mystery Science Theater 3000 “Manos” The Hands of Fate, and bonus features Group Therapy, wherein Joel, Trace, Frank & Mary Jo relive the horror; MST Hour wraps; and an exclusive mini-poster by artist Steve Vance. Disc 2 offers the original “Manos” The Hands of Fate feature film, and bonus features Hotel Torgo, a documentary on the making of “Manos” The Hands of Fate; Jam Handy to the Rescue!: a Ballyhoo production; Hired!, (featuring parts 1 and 2 together at last); and more!

Mystery Science Theater 3000 is a true cult classic. Its high-camp rendition of B-movies from every genre to the small screen makes it one of the most memorable pop culture shows of our time.

The Mystery Science Theater 3000 series was created by Joel Hodgson and produced by Jim Mallon. After a year on KTMA TV in Minneapolis, its national broadcast life began in 1989 on the Comedy Channel (later to become Comedy Central), where it ran for seven seasons. The show’s final three seasons aired on the Sci-Fi Channel. The premise of the series features a hapless man who is trapped by mad scientists on a satellite in space and forced to watch old B-movies of questionable worth. To keep sane, he’s built two robot sidekicks, and together they do a running commentary on the films, affectionately mocking their flaws with inspired wisecracks and acting as a demented movie theater peanut gallery. Series creator Hodgson originally played the stranded man, Joel Robinson. When he left in 1993, series head writer Mike Nelson replaced him as the new B-movie victim Mike Nelson, and continued in the role for the rest of the show’s run. The format proved to be popular and remarkably durable. During its 11-year run and 198 episodes (including one feature film), MST3K attained a loyal fan base and critical acclaim. The series won a Peabody Award in 1993, and was nominated for writing Emmys in 1994 and 1995.

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. With its fingers on the pulse of pop culture, Shout! Factory continues to impact the entertainment media landscape through acquisition of top quality programming for home entertainment releases. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

Sony Pictures Consumer Products Selects Factory Entertainment for “Men in Black” Collectibles

from Factory Entertainment:

“We’re ‘them’. We’re ‘they’. We are the Men in Black”

Factory Entertainment is pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded a global license to create and market collectible prop replicas from the motion pictures Men in Black and Men in Black II. The line will kick off in early 2012 with a “working” replica of the Neuralyzer featured in Men in Black II.

“We are excited about the opportunity to create fantastic products for Men in Black,” said Factory CEO, Jordan Schwartz. “The Men in Black franchise is a fan favorite and features a wealth of iconic props. 2012 marks the 15th anniversary of the release of the original film and we are delighted to be able to celebrate that legacy just in time for the return of Agents J and K to the big screen.”

Stay tuned for more announcements regarding this license soon!