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    Maggie (Yu Nan, front left), Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone, front center), Gunner Jensen (Dolph Lundgren, front right), Hale Caesar (Terry Crews, back left) and Toll Road (Randy Couture, back right) in THE EXPENDABLES 2. Photo credit: Frank Masi. Image courtesy Lionsgate. © 2012 Lionsgate

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    Opens Nationwide August 17, 2012 Source: Lionsgate Official Site: theexpendables2film.com SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details and images from an upcoming movie. The Expendables are back and this time it’s personal... Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), Yin Yang (Jet Li), Gunner Jensen (Dolph Lundgren), Toll Road (Randy Couture) and Hale Caesar (Terry Crews) — with newest members Billy the Kid (Liam Hemsworth) and Maggie (Yu Nan) aboard — are reunited when Mr. Church (Bruce Willis) enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Barney and his band of old-school mercenaries. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the Expendables are compelled to seek revenge in hostile territory where the odds are stacked against them. Hell-bent on payback, the crew cuts a swath

    Promotional image for STAR TREK®: THE ORIGINAL SERIES SOUNDTRACK COLLECTION courtesy La-La Land Records. ©2012 La-La Land Records

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    La-La Land Records press release La-La Land Records today announced its forthcoming release of STAR TREK®: THE ORIGINAL SERIES SOUNDTRACK COLLECTION, a limited edition 15-CD box set, showcasing all episode scores as heard in all three original seasons of the landmark sci-fi television series STAR TREK (1966-1969). This special collection of ground-breaking, iconic music, from one of television?s most acclaimed and beloved series, has been newly remastered from studio elements and features hours of stellar material previously unreleased in any format. Original series composers Alexander Courage, George Duning, Jerry Fielding, Gerald Fried, Sol Kaplan, Samuel Matlovsky, Joseph Mullendore and Fred Steiner are all represented in this deluxe collection, their historic work meticulously assembled, restored and remastered to ensure the finest presentation and sound quality possible. A 100-Page CD Booklet, featuring exclusive, in-depth liner notes from film music writer and Star Trek historian Jeff Bond, complements this

    Cover art for the ASTONISHING X-MEN BLU-RAY COLLECTION. Image courtesy of Shout! Factory. © 2012 Marvel Entertainment

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    Source: Shout! Factory press release Special Thanks to Tom Chen The ASTONISHING X-MEN 2-Disc BLU-RAY COLLECTION is the perfect gift for the ultimate Marvel fan. This collection is available in stores nationwide November 13, 2012 from Shout! Factory, in association with Marvel Knights Animation. The 2-Disc Blu-ray collection boasts all four ASTONISHING X-MEN adventures from Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind the massive hit film Marvel’s THE AVENGERS, and award-winning artist John Cassaday. As one of the most important X-Men stories of all-time, it features over 5 hours of engaging animation combined with non-stop action, as well as all-new cover art illustration by Cassaday. Marvel Knights Animation remains true to the heritage of panel-by-panel graphic storytelling, boasting groundbreaking illustrations, sensational soundscapes, and of course, the explosiveness of the Mighty Marvel Universe. Behind every image and every word lies the genius of Marvel’s celebrated creators. The ASTONISHING X-MEN

    The Doctor (Matt Smith) and companions Amy (Karen Gillian) and Rory (Arthur Darvill) prepare to enter The Asylum of the Daleks, airing in the UK and North America on Sept. 1st. Image courtesy BBC America. Image and Doctor Who © 2012 British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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    Source: BBC America Official Sites: Doctor Who (BBC), Doctor Who (BBC America) SPOILER WARNING: This article contains minor plot details from the upcoming series. BBC and BBC America announced today that DOCTOR WHO will return to television screens with five blockbuster episodes beginning September 1, as the first block of the new Series 7. The Doctor (Matt Smith), his companions Amy and Rory (aka the Ponds, actors Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill) and numerous friends will continue their escapades through space and time where they will puzzle an unexpected invasion of Earth, save a spaceship full of dinosaurs, don Stetsons in a Wild Wild West adventure and find themselves kidnapped by the Doctor’s oldest foe. The explosive series concludes with Amy and Rory’s heart-breaking farewell –- a race against time through the streets of Manhattan. Will the Doctor really lose the Ponds forever? The new

    ASHLEY GREENE as Kelly in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Dark Castle Entertainment’s supernatural thriller “THE APPARITION,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures ©2012

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    Opens Nationwide August 24, 2012 Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: theapparitionmovie.com SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details and images from an upcoming movie. When frightening events start to occur in their home, young couple Kelly (Ashley Greene) and Ben (Sebastian Stan) discover they are being haunted by a presence that was accidentally conjured during a university parapsychology experiment. The horrifying apparition feeds on their fear and torments them no matter where they try to run. Their last hope is an expert in the supernatural, Patrick (Tom Felton), but even with his help they may already be too late to save themselves from this terrifying force. Todd Lincoln makes his feature film directorial debut on “The Apparition,” from his screenplay. The film stars Ashley Greene (the “Twilight” series), Sebastian Stan (“Captain America: The First Avenger”) and Tom Felton (the “Harry Potter”

    NATASHA CALIS stars as ‘Em’ in THE POSSESSION, a Lionsgate and Ghost House Pictures film. Photo credit: Diyah Pera. Image courtesy Lionsgate. © 2012 Lionsgate

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    Opens Nationwide August 31, 2012 Source: Lionsgate Official Site: thepossessionmovie.com SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details and images from an upcoming movie. Based on a true story, THE POSSESSION is the terrifying story of how one family must unite in order to survive the wrath of an unspeakable evil. Clyde and Stephanie Brenek see little cause for alarm when their youngest daughter Em becomes oddly obsessed with an antique wooden box she purchased at a yard sale. But as Em’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic, the couple fears the presence of a malevolent force in their midst, only to discover that the box was built to contain a Dibbuk, a dislocated spirit that inhabits and ultimately devours its human host. From horror master Sam Raimi and legendary Danish director Ole Bornedal (Nightwatch, The Substitute) comes a contemporary supernatural thriller that is based

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    Source: Shout! Factory, Click Communications Special Thanks to Scott Neumyer In anticipation of the September 4th release of NINJA TURTLES: THE NEXT MUTATION - VOLUME ONE on DVD, Shout! Factory presents a preview of this highly anticipated 2-DVD set. NINJA TURTLES: THE NEXT MUTATION - VOLUME ONE features the first 13 action-packed episodes of the memorable 90s pop culture series. A must-have for Ninja Turtles fans, collectors and pop culture enthusiasts, the 2-DVD set of NINJA TURTLES: THE NEXT MUTATION, Volume 1 is priced to own at $19.93 SRP. This DVD is now available for preorder at Amazon.com. About Saban Brands Formed in 2010 as a subsidiary of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company’s experience, track record and

    Leticia Dolera in [REC]3: GENESIS, coming to theaters in America this September. Photo courtesy of Magnet Releasing. © Filmax International

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    Now On Demand; Theatrical Run Starts September 7th Source: Magnolia Pictures Official Site: recoficial.com (Spain), magnetreleasing.com/rec3 (US) SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details and images from a new movie. The Spanish horror film [REC]3: GENESIS is being distributed in the United States by Magnet Releasing, a division of Magnolia Pictures (THE HOST, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, MONSTERS, TROLLHUNTER). The film is now available on Video On Demand and starts a limited theatrical run on September 7th. Check the Magnolia Pictures website for theater locations and dates. The following press notes and images are courtesy of Magnet Releasing/ Magnolia Pictures... Magnet Releasing, Canal + and Filmax Entertainment Presents a Magnet Release: [REC]3: GENESIS Directed by Paco Plaza 80 min., HDCAM Official Selection: 2012 SXSW Film Festival SYNOPSIS Koldo and Clara are about to celebrate the most important day of their lives:

    Theatrical poster for BRANDED. Photo courtesy of Roadside Attractions. © 2012 Roadside Attractions LLC

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    Source: Roadside Attractions LLC Official Movie Site: brandedmovie.com BRANDED is a dark, mind-bending journey into a surreal, dystopian near future where corporate brands have unleashed a global conspiracy to control who we are and keep the population disillusioned, dependent and passive. One man, Misha (Ed Stoppard) is passionate to take back control, uncover the truth behind the conspiracy and lies and try to stop it from destroying our world. Release date: September 7 (Nationwide) Directed, Written and Produced by: Jamie Bradshaw and Alexander Doulerain Executive Produced by: Roman Petrenko, Alexander Lubimov and Boris Yukhananov Music by: Edward Atremyev Cinematography by: Roger Stoffers Editing by: Michael Blackburn Starring: Ed Stoppard as Misha Galkin Leelee Sobieski as Abby Gibbons Jeffrey Tambor as Bob Gibbons Ingeborga Dapkunaite as Dubcek Max Von Sydow Running Time: 106 minutes Rating: Rated R for language and some sexual content

    Poster for BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD. Photo courtesy of Fox Searchlight. © 2012 Fox

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    Author: Kyle Byrd Source: Fox Searchlight Official Movie Site: beastsofthesouthernwild.com, welcometothebathtub.com It seems to be a pretty dry year for genre films. Sure, we’ve had the biggies like THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, PROMETHEUS, THE AVENGERS, etc. and a couple sleepers such as CABIN IN THE WOODS, but I’m speaking about genre films of the indie variety. For people who don’t always want to venture out to the theater and have their faces smashed into a bucket of popcorn with alien invasion and superhero epics, it has been kind of a boring year. We haven’t gotten a whole lot of truly exciting and original indie and foreign science fiction and horror films so far this year. There hasn’t been another MONSTERS or TROLLHUNTER yet. That is, until now. Behn Zeitlin’s directorial debut, BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD is exactly the kind of film I

    Blu-ray and DVD cover art for THE CABIN IN THE WOODS. Images courtesy of Lionsgate. © 2012 Lions Gate Entertainment, Inc.

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    Genre-Bending Horror Film Arrives on September 18 Source: Lionsgate press release Official Site: discoverthecabininthewoods.com If you think you know the story, think again. Experience the film that critics and audiences are raving about when THE CABIN IN THE WOODS arrives on Blu-ray Disc (plus Digital Copy), DVD (plus Digital Copy) and On Demand and Pay-Per-View September 18 from Lionsgate. THE CABIN IN THE WOODS is also available on EST Stwo weeks prior to the Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand release. Co-written by fan favorites, Joss Whedon (THE AVENGERS, TV’s BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) and Drew Goddard (CLOVERFIELD) and directed by Goddard, THE CABIN IN THE WOODS is a film that “horror fans will be gushing about for years” (FearNet). THE CABIN IN THE WOODS begins as a conventional horror movie then transforms into a genre-bending, mind-blowing experience that cleverly mixes screams with pop-culture

    MILLA JOVOVICH returns as Alice in the Constantin Film International GmbH and Davis Films/Impact Pictures Inc. (RE5) Presentation, RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION. ©2012 Constantin Film International GmbH and Davis Films/Impact Pictures (RE5). Image courtesy Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

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    Opens Nationwide September 14, 2012 Source: Screen Gems Official Site: residentevil-movie.com SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details and images from an upcoming movie. The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of increasingly lethal Undead. The human race’s last and only hope, Alice (Milla Jovovich), awakens in the heart of Umbrella’s most impenetrable operations facility. Attempting a death-defying escape from the vast, high-tech complex with the help of a crew of elite commandos, Alice battles her way through the cityscapes of Tokyo, New York City, Moscow and Washington, D.C. Along the way, she encounters a series of mind-blowing revelations that will force her to rethink everything she once believed. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice finds a new reason to fight for the survival of a hostile world on the brink

    Blu-ray and DVD cover art for THEY LIVE. Photos courtesy of Shout! Factory. © Alive Films

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    Source: Shout! Factory press release Special Thanks to Tom Chen The truth is more than meets the eye. You’ve been listening to their speeches and watching them on TV. They influence our decisions without us knowing it. Think again and the choice is yours! On November 6, 2012, SCREAM FACTORY presents horror master John Carpenter’s (HALLOWEEN, THE THING) politically-charged science fiction thriller THEY LIVE Collector’s Edition Blu-ray and DVD. In this heart-pounding thriller, aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission. Humanity’s last chance lies with a lone drifter who stumbles upon a harrowing discovery -- a unique pair of sunglasses that reveals the terrifying and deadly truth. Featuring anamorphic widescreen presentation of this cult classic movie, this special collector’s edition home entertainment release of THEY LIVE boasts a bounty of special bonus content, a collectible cover

    Blu-ray and DVD cover art for Criterion`s restored edition of Roman Polanski`s horror masterpiece ROSEMARY`S BABY. Images courtesy of The Criterion Collection. © 1968 Paramount Pictures Corporation and William Castle Enterprises, Inc.

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    Source: The Criterion Collection, Image Entertainment Official Site: criterion.com/rosemarys-baby Special Thanks to Micheal Perzi and Brian Carmody On October 30th, 2012, ROSEMARY`S BABY will be released in digitally restored DVD and Blu-ray editions by The Criterion Collection. Terrifying and darkly comic, ROSEMARY`S BABY marked the Hollywood debut of Roman Polanski (REPULSION, CHINATOWN). This wildly entertaining nightmare, faithfully adapted from Ira Levin`s best seller, stars a revelatory Mia Farrow (HANNAH AND HER SISTERS) as a young mother-to-be who grows increasingly suspicious that her overfriendly elderly neighbors, played by Sidney Blackmer (HIGH SOCIETY) and an Oscar-winning Ruth Gordon (HAROLD AND MAUDE), and self-involved husband (actor and filmmaker John Cassavetes) are hatching a satanic plot against her and her baby. In the decades of occult cinema Polanski`s ungodly masterpiece has spawned, it`s never been outdone for sheer psychological terror. Cast: Mia Farrow John Cassavetes Ruth Gordon

    Theatrical poster for HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET courtesy of Relativity Media LLC. © 2012 HATES, LLC

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    Opens Nationwide September 21, 2012 Source: Relativity Media Official Site: facebook.com/HouseAtTheEnd SPOILER WARNING: This article contains plot details and images from an upcoming movie. Oscar nominee Jennifer Lawrence, fresh off her success in the worldwide hit The Hunger Games, and Oscar nominee Elisabeth Shue (Leaving Las Vegas, Piranha 3D) star in this edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller about a teenager, Elissa, and her divorced mom, Sarah, who move into an upscale neighborhood to start a better life. But after they learn of rumors that the nearby woods are haunted by a homicidal killer, and Elissa befriends the mysterious sole survivor of a grisly double murder that took place in the house next door, their dreams for a brighter future spiral into a twisted nightmare. Things go smoothly at first: Sarah (Elizabeth Shue) finds a good job and meets a nice guy while Elissa (Jennifer

    (L-r) Ken Stott as Balin, John Callen as Oin, William Kircher as Bifur, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield (center) and Graham McTavish as Dwalin. Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Entertainment. © 2012 Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

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    Source: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Official Site: thehobbit.com Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) are joining the worldwide celebration of Tolkien Week with the debut of the highly anticipated theatrical trailer for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" on September 19, 2012. The first in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is directed by Oscar winner Peter Jackson, who previously brought to the screen the blockbuster "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy. The week-long Tolkien Week celebration encompasses the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit novel and the worldwide celebration of Hobbit Day. The American Tolkien Society first proclaimed Hobbit Day and Tolkien Week in 1978, though Hobbit Day celebrations existed prior to its official recognition. Tolkien fans the world over celebrate by having parties and

    TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS: ROLL TO THE RESCUE DVD cover art. Image courtesy of Shout! Factory. © 2011 Atomic Cartoons/ Hasbro.

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    Source: Shout! Factory, Click Communications press release Special Thanks to Scott Neumyer From the creators of TRANSFORMERS PRIME comes an all-new animated series TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS, created specifically for the younger generation of TRANSFORMERS fans by Hasbro Studios. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and heroism, this hit show brings action, adventure, heart and humor, and follows a group of AUTOBOTS assigned by OPTIMUS PRIME to serve and protect mankind. On October 2, 2012, kids and families will be entertained by the adventures of the RESCUE BOTS - HEATWAVE, BOULDER, BLADES and CHASE when TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS: ROLL TO THE RESCUE DVD hits store shelves everywhere from Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios. Featuring five fun-filled episodes, special DVD bonus content and coloring sheets, this DVD is priced to own with a suggested retail price of $14.93. This DVD is now available for pre-order at

    KAIJUDO: RISE OF THE DUEL MASTERS – CREATURES UNLEASHED cover art. Image courtesy of Shout! Factory. © 2012 Wizards of the Coast/Shogakukan/Mitsui-Kids

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    DVD Set Includes an Exclusive Alternative Art “Kenina” Trading Card Source: Shout! Factory, Click Communications press release Official Site: kaijudo.com Special Thanks to Tom Chen, Scott Neumyer and Tyler Gagnon This holiday season, kids and families are invited on a wondrous journey into the imaginative world of KAIJUDO: RISE OF THE DUEL MASTERS, a current animated hit series produced by Hasbro Studios and Wizards of the Coast. Featuring the voice talent of popular actors Scott Wolf, Freddy Rodriguez, John DiMaggio, Oded Fehr, Phil LaMarr, David Sobolov, Kari Wahlgren and Jason Marsden, this popular action-fantasy series offers an inspiring story about a young hero, Ray, who possesses the rare ability to befriend and duel alongside fantastical creatures from a parallel dimension. It’s up to Ray to master the ancient art of KAIJUDO in order to protect both worlds. Moreover, this adventure-filled series highlights the tales of friendship,

    The action adventure web series SHINOBI GIRL is now on Hulu. Photo courtesy of Fever Dreams. © Fever Dreams, LLC.

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    New Episodes Every Two Weeks Source: Fever Dreams, LLC. press release Official Site: hulu.com/shinobi-girl Special Thanks to Carl Morano Fever Dreams, LLC., the New York City based independent production company responsible for such popular cult Asian movies as THE MACHINE GIRL, TOKYO GORE POLICE and DEATH TRANCE, presents SHINOBI GIRL, an all-new American action web series exclusively on Hulu! Hulu, the leading on-demand internet streaming video service that features movies, network TV shows and original programming, kicked things off August 31st with “Some Kind Of Super Hero” the first full throttle episode of SHINOBI GIRL. Five episodes are currently available, with new episodes premiering every other Friday. SHINOBI GIRL is an action thriller that tells the tale of Noriko, a Wall Street business woman who uncovers heinous corporation corruption and barely lives to tell about it. Accused of a murder that she didn’t

    Photo courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures. © 2014 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC.

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    Author: Keith Aiken Source: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Official Site: edgeoftomorrowmovie.com Special Thanks to Alyssa Some and Tina Theriot On June 6th, Warner Bros` EDGE OF TOMORROW opened to overwhelmingly positive reviews but underwhelming box office. While the film did end up earning $369 million worldwide, it was mostly bypassed by American audiences in favor of X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, GODZILLA, MALEFICENT, 22 JUMP STREET and THE FAULT OF OUR STARS. EDGE OF TOMORROW comes to home video this week, giving moviegoers another chance to catch one of the best movies from the 2014 "summer blockbuster" season. Solidly directed by Doug Liman (SWINGERS, THE BOURNE IDENTITY), EDGE OF TOMORROW is adapted from the Japanese novel All You Need Is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. Tom Cruise stars as William Cage, a military public affairs officer who is drafted into a major offensive against

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