Shout! Factory Films: Christophe Gans' BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE), starring Vincent Cassel and Léa Seydoux opens in cinemas Sept 23, 2016 | Official Movie Trailer Released!

SHOUT! FACTORY FILMS ANNOUNCES U.S. THEATRICAL RELEASE OF HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHE GANS

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE)

STARRING VINCENT CASSEL AND LÉA SEYDOUX WITH ANDRÉ DUSSOLLIER

 

OPENS IN LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK AND SELECT THEATERS

ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

 

Los Angeles, California – July 28, 2016 – Shout! Factory Films announced today that epic fantasy adventure BEAUTY AND THE BEAST(LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE), a film by Christophe Gans, will open theatrically on September 23, 2016in Los Angeles, New York and select major markets, to be followed by openings in additional cities.

 

Directed by Christophe Gans (Silent Hill, The Brotherhood of the Wolf), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) stars Vincent Cassel(Jason Bourne, Black Swan) and Léa Seydoux (Spectre, Blue Is the Warmest Color) with André Dussollier (A Very Long Engagement,Amélie). Produced by Eskwad and Pathé, this visually opulent major motion picture is a modern take on classic French fairytale. Filmed with state-of-the-art technology and under the imaginative vision of Christophe Gans, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) delivers a lush and vibrant cinematic adventure.

 

Watch the trailer for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-rJ-3WRu4M

 

After the wreck of his ships, a financially-ruined merchant (André Dussollier) exiles himself in the countryside with his six children. Among them is Belle (Léa Seydoux), his youngest daughter, a joyful girl full of grace. One day, during an arduous journey, the merchant stumbles across the magical domain of the Beast (Vincent Cassel), who sentences him to death for stealing a rose.

 

Feeling responsible for the terrible fate which has befallen her family, Belle decides to sacrifice herself and take her father’s place. At the Beast’s castle, it is not death that awaits Belle, but a strange life in which fantastical moments mingle with gaiety and melancholy. Every night, at dinner, Belle and the Beast sit down together.

 

They learn about each other, taming one another like two strangers who are total opposites. When she has to repulse his amorous advances, Belle tries to pierce the mysteries of the Beast and his domain. And when night falls, the Beast’s past is revealed to her bit by bit in her dreams. It is a tragic story, which tells her that this solitary and fearsome being was once a majestic prince. Armed with her courage, ignoring every danger, and opening her heart, Belle manages to release the Beast from his curse. And in doing so, she discovers true love.

 

 

Richard Grandpierre and Jérôme Seydoux present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE), a Christophe Gans Film. The film stars Vincent Cassel and Léa Seydoux with André Dussollier, Eduardo Noriega, Myriam Charleins, Audrey Lamy, Sara Giraudeau, Jonathan Demurger, Nicolas Gob, Louka Meliava and Yvonne Catterfeld.  

 

A production of Eskwad, Pathé, TF1 Films Productions, Studio Babelsberg and 120 Films, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) is directed by Christophe Gans; screenplay by Gans and Sandra Vo-Anh; produced by Richard Grandpierre and Jérôme Seydoux; executive producer, Frederic Doniguian; co-producers, Romain Le Grand, Henning Molfenter, Christoph Fisser and Charlie Woebcken. 

 

Have you seen the trailer for The Great Wall?

It is a Chinese/American fantasy war film that presents the idea that The Great Wall of China was built to keep out monsters from devouring humanity. It stars Matt Damon, Willem Dafoe, Pedro Pascal and Andy Lau. The film was directed by Yimou Zhang. Below are screenshots from the trailer, which just dropped on IMDb. Here is the link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2034800/

The film is expected to open in the states on February 17, 2017.

MARVEL COMICS ANNOUNCES "BLACK PANTHER: WORLD OF WAKANDA"

MARVEL COMICS ANNOUNCES BLACK PANTHER: WORLD OF WAKANDA 

All-New Series, Co-Written by Roxane Gay and Ta-Nehisi Coates and Drawn by Alitha E. Martinez, Compliments and Expands Marvel Comics’ Black Panther

                                                                                                              

New York, NY—July 25, 2016 — Wakanda, the African country and home of the Black Panther, is the most sophisticated and technologically advanced nation on Earth. Its influence reaches across all of the Marvel Universe, and today Marvel Comics is proud to present an all-new ongoing series devoted to the exploring the people of this fascinating locale withBLACK PANTHER: WORLD OF WAKANDA!

 

The first arc, co-written by Roxane Gay (Bad Feminist, An Untamed State) and the best-selling Black Panther series writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, with artwork by Alitha E. Martinez, will focus on Ayo and Aneka, two members of the Dora Milaje, Black Panther’s elite squad of female bodyguards.

 

“Under the leadership of Ayo and Aneka, the Dora Milaje decide to expand their mission, to not only serve as protection for Black Panther, but to also right wrongs, particularly against women, in Wakanda and around the world,” Gay says. “They also have to deal with the repercussions of Aneka murdering a village chieftain, as well as a threat from within.”

 

As BLACK PANTHER: WORLD OF WAKANDA continues, each arc will focus on characters from Wakanda, and the surrounding nations, creating a key companion title to Coates’ current Black Panther series.

 

Additionally, the first issue of BLACK PANTHER: WORLD OF WAKANDA will feature a 10-page backup story co-written by Yona Harvey (Hemming the Water) and Coates with artwork by Afua Richardson. This story will focus on Zenzi, the mysterious and powerful co-leader of The People, the rebel group that is responsible for much of the strife and chaos seen in the current Black Panther series.

“Intelligent and willful, Zenzi's intimate knowledge of her home and its people drives her belief that her way of revolution will correct the current path of Wakanda,” says Harvey. “This is the story of how Erik Killmonger's creation learned to master her powers of persuasion at a young age and ultimately use them against the monarchy: only The People can lead the people.” 

 

"BLACK PANTHER: WORLD OF WAKANDA offers a new canvas for storytelling in the Marvel Universe where top-tier talent can explore the limitless possibility of the world of Black Panther," says Marvel EiC, Axel Alonso.  "Roxane, Alitha, Yona and Afua are crafting a series that is essential reading because it takes readers even deeper into the hearts and minds of the rich array of characters introduced in Ta-Nehisi's groundbreaking story and further positions them for greatness within the Marvel Universe."

 

On the edge of revolution, the nation of Wakanda stands at a crossroad, defended and challenged by those closest to its heart.  Revolution has arrived and change is coming! Be here this fall as BLACK PANTHER: WORLD OF WAKANDA breaks down the barriers and ushers in a new age that will further expand the world of the Black Panther across the entire Marvel Universe.

 

 

BLACK PANTHER: WORLD OF WAKANDA #1 
Written by ROXANE GAY, YONA HARVEY, and TA-NEHISI COATES

Art by ALITHA E. MARTINEZ and AFUA RICHARDSON 

Cover by AFUA RICHARDSON
On-Sale – November, 2016

SPHE_Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Debuting on Digital August 30 and on Blu-ray & DVD October 4

Aaron Paul, Lena Headey and Sean Bean Star in the Action-Packed, Feature-Length Movie 

 

KINGSGLAIVE: 

FINAL FANTASY XV

 

Debuting on Digital August 30

On Blu-ray^™ & DVD October 4

 

Bonus Materials Include Four Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes 

 

 

CULVER CITY, Calif. (July 25, 2016) – Experience the global phenomenon when the action-packed, feature-length epic, KINGSGLAIVE: FINAL FANTASY XV,debuts on digital August 30 and on Blu-ray^™ and DVD October 4 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film will be released in select movie theaters nationwide August 19 by Stage 6 Films with Vertical Entertainment and Square Enix. Highlighted by beautiful, state-of-the-art CG technology, the revolutionary new movie goes beyond the game franchise to deliver an experience that action fans, both familiar and unfamiliar with FINAL FANTASY, will enjoy. Featuring the voice talent of Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”), Lena Headey (“Game of Thrones”) and Sean Bean (The Lord of the Rings franchise), KINGSGLAIVE: FINAL FANTASY XV finds King Regis (Bean) attempting to the save the city of Insomnia from the menacing empire of Niflheim with the help of an elite force of soldiers called the KINGSGLAIVE, led by Nyx Ulric (Aaron Paul). 

 

The Blu-ray, DVD and digital release of KINGSGLAIVE: FINAL FANTASY XV each include four behind-the-scenes featurettes that take viewers deeper than ever before into the making of the one-of-a-kind movie. Fans go behind the scenes and into the recording booth with Aaron Paul, Lena Headey and Sean Bean as they reveal the process of creating vocals for their characters in “A Way with Words: Epic and Intimate Vocals”; viewers see what goes into designing the world of the film in “Fit for The KINGSGLAIVE: Building the World”; the intricate process of capturing the physical, human performances at the heart of the computer-generated film is explored in “To Capture The KINGSGLAIVE: The Process” and; fans can learn about the creation of the film’s sweeping score in “Emotive Music: Scoring The KINGSGLAIVE.”

 

Synopsis:

The magical kingdom of Lucis is home to the sacred Crystal, and the menacing empire of Niflheim is determined to steal it. King Regis of Lucis (Sean Bean) commands an elite force of soldiers called the Kingsglaive. Wielding their king’s magic, Nyx (Aaron Paul) and his fellow soldiers fight to protect Lucis. As the overwhelming military might of the empire bears down, King Regis is faced with an impossible ultimatum – to marry his son, Prince Noctis to Princess Lunafreya of Tenebrae (Lena Headey), captive of Niflheim, and surrender his lands to the empire’s rule.  Although the king concedes, it becomes clear that the empire will stop at nothing to achieve their devious goals, with only the Kingsglaive standing between them and world domination.

 

KINGSGLAIVE: FINAL FANTASY XVwas directed by Takeshi Nozue from a screenplay by Takashi Hasegawa and was produced by Larry Sparks, Shinji Hashimoto, Kosei Ito and Hajime Tabata. 

 

Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Extras Include:

§  “A Way with Words: Epic and Intimate Vocals”

§  “Fit for The KINGSGLAIVE: Building the World”

§  “To Capture The KINGSGLAIVE: The Process”

§  “Emotive Music: Scoring The KINGSGLAIVE”

 

KINGSGLAIVE: FINAL FANTASY XV has a run time of approximately 110 minutes and is rated PG-13 for fantasy violence and action throughout.

 

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Debuts on Blu-ray Oct. 4 to Celebrate its 80th Anniversary.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Debuts on Blu-ray^™ Oct. 4 to Celebrate its 80^th Anniversary

 

MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN

 

Nominated for 5 Academy Awards^®,

Including Best Picture, Best Actor & Winning for Best Director: Frank Capra

 

Fully Remastered in 4K & Presented in Collectible Digibook Packaging 

with an All-New Essay by Film Historian Jeremy Arnold

 

Bonus Content Includes Commentary by Frank Capra Jr. and

 the “Frank Capra, Jr. Remembers Mr. Deeds Goes To Town” Featurette 

 

 

CULVER CITY, Calif. (July 25, 2016) –  One of the crown jewels in the Columbia Pictures catalog celebrates its 80^thanniversary by debuting on Blu-ray^™ when MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWNarrives Oct. 4 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, initially available exclusively from Amazon.  The Blu-ray, digitally restored and mastered in 4K, will be presented in collectible Digibook packaging, featuring 24 pages of rare photos and an all-new essay by celebrated film historian Jeremy Arnold.  Originally released in 1936, MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN was nominated for 5 Academy Awards^®[1], with Frank Capra winning for Best Director, and follows Longfellow Deeds (Gary Cooper), a simple-hearted Vermont tuba player, who inherits a fortune and has to contend with opportunist city slickers.

 

Bonus content includes the featurette “Frank Capra Jr. Remembers Mr. Deeds Goes to Town,” in which the son of the famous director offers insight on his father’s technique, the motivation of the actors and the production of the film; a vintage advertising gallery and commentary by Frank Capra Jr.

 

SYNOPSIS:

Longfellow Deeds (Gary Cooper), a resident of small-town Vermont, leads a simple life until he inherits a vast fortune from a late uncle. Soon, unscrupulous lawyer John Cedar (Douglas Dumbrille) brings Deeds to New York City, where the unassuming heir is the object of much media attention. When wily reporter Babe Bennett (Jean Arthur) gains the trust and affection of Deeds, she uses her position to publish condescending articles about him -- but are her feelings for him really that shallow?

 

Blu-ray Bonus Features Include:

§  Commentary by Frank Capra Jr.

§  “Frank Capra Jr. Remembers... Mr. Deeds Goes to Town” Featurette

§  Vintage Advertising Gallery

§  Original Theatrical Teaser

 

MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN has a running time of 115 minutes and is not rated. 

 

“Academy Award^®” is the registered trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Fight The Power With Aggronautix & PressPop and PE!

PressPop has announced Kings of Hip Hop and inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Public Enemy's "first action figure as a set" featuring four of the central members from the 80's. Members are: Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, and Terminator X. 

Both the dolls and the packaging are designed by Ed Piskor, author of the New York Times Best- Selling and Eisner Award winning comic series: Hip Hop Family Tree. 

Designed by : Ed Piskor ( Hip Hop Family Tree)
Sculpted by: Tomohiro Yasui
Size: Chuck D 4.13"(10.5cm) / Flavor Flav 4.05"(10.3cm) / Professor Griff 3.74"(9.5cm) / Terminator X 4.92"(12.5cm)
Articulation: neck, shoulders, hips, elbows, and knees.
Material: PVC,ABS
Packaging: window boxed.

Full info and images HERE

Hi res photos can be found HERE

 

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MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT INTRODUCES “MARVEL INSIDER” PROGRAM

MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT INTRODUCES “MARVEL INSIDER” PROGRAM

 

New Fan Loyalty Program Empowers Marvel Fans to Gain Points and Unlock Rewards

 

New York, NY—July 25, 2016 — Calling all Marvel fans! Power up your fandom and get rewarded for the things you already do! Starting today, join the all-new Marvel Insider loyalty program for free and start earning points for connecting, sharing, watching, and more!*

 

Marvel is excited to welcome and invite all Marvel fans to create their Marvel Insider account, earn points across various Marvel channels, and get incredible Marvel rewards like best-selling digital comics, amazing collectibles and unforgettable experiences. 

 

Go to Marvel.com/insider to become a Marvel Insider today!

 

“Marvel fans are some of the most passionate fans in the world, and Marvel Insider is our way of connecting with them in a more meaningful style,” says Peter Phillips, EVP/GM, Interactive & Distribution. “Whether you have been a part of the Marvel community for years or you’re just starting to interact with the brand, you now have an extra reason to engage with us. It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our fans.”

 

Already have a Marvel.com account? Just confirm that you want to be a part of the program next time you sign in and start earning points immediately! Once you’re in, you’ll get rewarded for things like making a digital comic purchase, checking out the latest and greatest original content on Marvel.com and completing more activities that’ll help fill up your points bank! Activities are updated as exciting things happen in the Marvel Universe so check back frequently for new opportunities atmarvel.com/insider/activities to earn points and get cool rewards like digital comics, signed posters, limited-edition pins and more! 

 

Powered by CrowdTwist, the industry-leading provider of comprehensive and multichannel loyalty and engagement solutions, Marvel Insider will continually be implementing and updating fans with new and exciting ways to interact with Marvel content for exciting and exclusive rewards.

 

Marvel Insider has arrived and it’s the latest and greatest way to be rewarded for enjoying all the things you already love from Marvel. Purchase your favorite comic – you’re rewarded! Watch the latest Marvel trailer – you’re rewarded!  Check in at a Marvel movie on opening weekend – you’re rewarded! With more fun multi-channel activities being added often there is no reason not to join today and take your fandom to the next level!

 

 

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