Los Angeles, CA (August 4, 2014) – Cracked, one of the United States’ longest running humor institutions has announced its new web series from Cracked Studios entitled Antiheroes. The new 5 episode web series premieres on today.
Antiheroes follows a hilarious, semi-functional group of slackers at a debt collection agency who are inadvertently blessed (cursed?) with superpowers. The Workoholics meets Heroes comedy focuses on this powered group of coworkers going out of their way to not use their powers to fight crime, because fighting crime looks “just, like, way too hard, man.”
Writer Cody Johnston says, “We saw The Avengers and wondered why no one ever tried to take a little nap or just dick around on their phone to unwind, so we made this. We’re hoping Thor is introduced to the concept of ‘vegging out’ in Avengers 2, but in the meantime we hope you enjoy our fun, action-packed series that was made for more or less the same amount of money as all of Marvel’s past and future films.”
Starting today, full episodes of the series will be released every other day, with the 5th episode airing on Wednesday, August 13th. The web series was written by Cracked.com writer Cody Johnston, directed by Abe Epperson and stars Michael Swaim, Soren Bowie, Katy Stoll, Greg Scali as well as Cody Johnston.
Cracked.com, which is known for its non-fiction humor articles containing some of the most insightful and well-written pop culture observations and Webby Award series AFTER HOURS, launched Cracked Studios earlier this year to focus on original narrative shows and miniseries designed for the burgeoning digital marketplace.
Warner Animation has released an all-new clip from Batman: Assault on Arkham, the next entry in the popular DC Universe Original Movie series. The film is now available to own via Digital HD, and will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on August 12.
Divergent is arriving on home video next Tuesday and in anticipation of the Digital HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and OnDemand release, Summit Entertainment has released a deleted scene.
SANTA MONICA, CA (May 20, 2014) – Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the premier next generation global content leader, will release the electrifying first installment of the blockbuster action adventure franchise Divergent on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), Video on Demand and Pay-Per-View on August 5, the Company announced today. The film will be available on Digital HD two weeks early on July 22.
Based on Veronica Roth’s #1 New York Times best-selling book series which has sold nearly 22 million copies worldwide, the film features an all-star cast including Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Academy Award® winner Kate Winslet and Ashley Judd. To date, Divergent has grossed nearly $150 million at the domestic box office and more than $250 million worldwide in its theatrical release on Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label, getting the ?new franchise off to a fast start. The next three installments — Insurgent and Allegiant Parts 1 & 2 — will be released theatrically on March 20, 2015, March 18, 2016 and March 24, 2017, respectively.
Packed with bonus material, the Blu-ray Combo Pack includes the documentary “Bringing Divergent to Life,” an in-depth look at the making of the film plus the exclusive featurette “Faction Before Blood,” detailing the film’s future world. The Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD both feature deleted scenes and two audio commentaries – one with director Neil Burger and one with producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher. The Divergent Blu-ray Combo Pack will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.99 and the DVD for $29.95.
Divergent stars Shailene Woodley (upcoming The Fault in Our Stars), Theo James (Underworld: Awakening), Ashley Judd (Double Jeopardy), Jai Courtney (A Good Day to Die Hard), Ray Stevenson (Thor), Zoё Kravitz (X-Men: First Class), Miles Teller (The Spectacular Now), Tony Goldwyn (TV’s “Scandal”), Ansel Elgort (upcoming The Fault in Our Stars), Maggie Q (TV’s “Nikita”), Mekhi Phifer (ShowTime’s “House of Lies”) and Academy Award® winner Kate Winslet (Best Actress, The Reader, 2008). The film is directed by Neil Burger (The Illusionist, Limitless) from a screenplay by Evan Daugherty (Snow White and the Huntsman) and Vanessa Taylor (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”).
Divergent is a thrilling action adventure set in a future world where society has been divided into five distinct factions. But Tris will never fit into any one group-she is Divergent, and what makes her different makes her dangerous. Targeted by a faction leader determined to eliminate all Divergents, Tris turns to the one person she believes she can trust: Four, an instructor for the militant Dauntless faction, and a man full of dark secrets. Together, Tris and Four uncover a mind-bending conspiracy that will put their courage to the ultimate test…and forever link their destinies.
BLU-RAY COMBO PACK SPECIAL FEATURES*
* “Bringing Divergent to Life” Documentary
* “Faction Before Blood” Featurette
* Deleted Scenes
* Ellie Goulding – “Beating Heart” music video
* Audio Commentary with Director Neil Burger
* Audio Commentary with Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher
* Temporary tattoo sheet
*Subject to change
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
* Deleted Scenes
* Ellie Goulding – “Beating Heart” music video
* Audio Commentary with Director Neil Burger
* Audio Commentary with Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher
* Temporary tattoo sheet
*Subject to change
Batman: Assault on Arkham enjoyed a rousing reception at its July 25 premiere at Comic-Con International, delighting a room of 4,250 fans for the screening and panel discussion amongst actors Kevin Conroy (Batman), Matthew Gray Gubler (Riddler), Troy Baker (Joker) and John DiMaggio (King Shark), and producer James Tucker, director Jay Oliva, screenwriter Heath Corson and dialogue director Andrea Romano.
Toward the end of the panel, producer James Tucker announced the DCU slate for 2015:
– Coming in early 2015, the Aquaman origin story, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
– Arriving sometime in the first half of 2015, Batman vs. Robin, which will feature the first-ever animated appearance of The Court of Owls.
– And potentially premiering at Comic-Con 2015 will be Justice League: Gods and Monsters, marking a return to the DCU films by animation legend Bruce Timm for this special film. Timm developed the original story and many of the character designs for “Justice League: Gods and Monsters,” and is producing the film. (Note: James Tucker will continue serving as DCU producer following Gods and Monsters)
Well, Muppets Most Wanted didn’t quite work as one had hoped but it was still entertaining. With the home video release due out on August 12, Walt Disney has released this bonus clip featuring the great curmudgeons Mike and Glenn, er, Statler and Waldorf.
With Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season One hitting home video on September 9, one of the bonus features was made available for viewing.
Checkout the gag reel:
Synopsis:
The mind-blowing saga that began in Marvel’s The Avengers continues in ABC’s action-packed series, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. — The Complete First Season.
In the wake of The Battle of New York, the world has changed forever. An extraordinary landscape of wonders has been revealed! In response, mysteriously resurrected Agent Phil Coulson assembles an elite team of skilled agents and operatives: Melinda May, Grant Ward, Leo Fitz, Jemma Simmons and new recruit/computer hacker Skye. Together, they investigate the new, the strange, and the unknown across the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary. But every answer unearths even more tantalizing questions that reverberate across the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe: Who is “The Clairvoyant”? What is Hydra’s sinister master plan; what dark secret lies behind Skye’s puzzling origins, and most importantly of all, who can be trusted?
Cast: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. stars Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, Chloe Bennet as Skye, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Agent Grand Ward, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz and Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons.
Iron Man and Captain America join forces in a new, original animated adventure, Marvel’s Iron Man & Captain America: Heroes United available today only on Digital HD, On-Demand and Disney Movies Anywhere. Iron Man and Captain America battle to keep the Red Skull and his triggerman, Taskmaster, from unleashing an army of Hydra Brutes on the world! Enjoy surpassing twists and a special appearance by one of your favorite Marvel Super Heroes in this action packed feature featuring the voices of Adrian Pasdar and Roger Craig reprising their roles as Iron Man and Captain America, and Clancy Brown as the villainous Taskmaster.
Los Angeles, CA – An apocalypse is inevitable when Heavenly Sword slices and dices onto Blu-ray, DVD and Digital September 2 from Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM). Based on Sony PlayStation’s bestselling video game of the same name, the action-packed CG animation boasts an all-star voice cast including Anna Torv (“Fringe”), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2, Chocolate) and Thomas Jane (Hung, The Mist).
A dramatic tale of revenge, Heavenly Sword centers on Nariko (Torv), a trained warrior with flaring red hair, who gracefully possesses a titular, heavily sought after blade with incredible powers. As the sword’s guardian, she must face a megalomaniacal ruler King Bohan (Molina) and his unyielding army, who are determined to obtain the powerful sword for their own manipulation.
As one of “the most anticipated movies based on video games” (Gamepur), the Blu-ray and DVD are packed with bonus footage including behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and filmmakers. The film will also be available on the Sony Playstation Network.
Heavenly Sword was brought to Cinedigm by TriCoast Worldwide, who represent the producers, Blockade Entertainment and Film Financial Services.
SYNOPSIS
Nariko’s clan has long protected the “Heavenly Sword,” a god’s blade of immense power that drains its wielder of their life force. A power-hungry ruler known as the evil King Bohan seeks to obtain the sword to gain its devastating power. As the impending apocalypse nears, it remains to be seen how long Nariko can resist the sword’s deadly curse.
DVD/BLU-RAY BASICS
Price: DVD $14.93 / BD $19.97
Street Date: September 2, 2014
Pre-Book: July 22, 2013
Mat No.: DVD 88152991000 / BD 88152990000
UPC: DVD 025192245473 / BD
BR: MAT NO. 88152990000 UPC 025192245466
Language: English
Running time: 85 Minutes
Rating: NR
BURBANK, CA (July 10, 2014) – Just in time for Arrow’s third season on The CW, catch up with the hard-hitting action series as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group (WBHEG) releases Arrow: The Complete Second Season on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack and DVD and on September 16, 2014. The releasecontains all 23 action-packed episodes from the second season, plus the one-hour Season One recap episode, “Year One,” and over 90 minutesof extra content, including episode commentary, three behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, six mini-webisodes, and a gag reel from The CW’s #1 series among Total Viewers. Arrow: The Complete Second Season is priced at $59.98 SRP on DVD and $69.97 SRP on Blu-ray Combo Pack.
Billionaire archery enthusiast Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) returns for another season in Starling City. Sworn to fight crime and corruption in his city, Oliver (aka the Arrow) – with the help of the tech-savvy Felicity Smoak (Emily Bett Rickards) and his iron-fisted right hand, John Diggle (David Ramsey), and the occasional, reluctant assistance of former police detective Quentin Lance (Paul Blackthorne) – has been waging a one-man war on crime. But in all wars, there are casualties. To honor his fallen friend, Tommy Merlyn, and protect the people he loves, Oliver must rededicate himself to his mission and be more than just a vigilante. He must become a beacon of hope for the city’s most vulnerable…and a weapon of justice against those who prey upon them. Malcolm Merlyn (aka the Dark Archer) rocked Oliver Queen’s world in the first season finale of Arrow, but who’s going to pick up the pieces? Find out in season two as Oliver Queen goes from Hood to Hero!
Arrow: The Complete Second Season 9-disc Blu-rayTM Combo Pack contains 4 Blu-rayTM discs, 5 DVD discs, and an UltraVioletTM copy of all 23 episodes from season two, plus the season one bonus recap episode. UltraVioletTM allows consumers to download and instantly stream the episodes to their computers, tablets and smartphones. The UltraVioletTM episodes are a limited-time offer. Restrictions and limitations apply. Go to ultraviolet.flixster.com/info for details. The Blu-rayTM will be released in 1080p Full HD Video and will feature DTS-HD Master Audio for English 5.1.
Arrow stars Stephen Amell (Private Practice), Katie Cassidy (Gossip Girl, Melrose Place), David Ramsey (Blue Bloods, Dexter), Willa Holland (The O.C.), Emily Bett Rickards (Flicka: Country Pride), Colton Haynes (Teen Wolf, The Gates), Manu Bennett (Spartacus, The Hobbit), withSusanna Thompson (Cold Case, NCIS) and Paul Blackthorne (The River). Based on the characters from DC Comics, Arrow is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Dawson’s Creek, Green Lantern, Brothers & Sisters), Marc Guggenheim(Eli Stone), and Andrew Kreisberg(Fringe).
BLU-RAY & DVD FEATURES
Three new featurettes:
From Vigilante to Hero– Documentary highlighting Oliver Queen’s journey from fighting injustices to becoming Starling City’s resident savior.
How Did They Do That?! The Visual Effects of Arrow– Explores how Season 2 has raised the bar for action and effects, showing how the creators can make anything the writers dream up come to life.
Wirework: The Impossible Moves of Arrow – See how the intense and elaborate fight sequences are shot for maximum realism!
Arrow 2013 Comic Con Panel
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
23 ONE-HOUR EPISODES + BONUS SEASON 1 RECAP
0. Bonus Recap Episode – Year One
City of Heroes
Identity
Broken Dolls
Crucible
League of Assassins
Keep Your Enemies Closer
State v. Queen
The Scientist
Three Ghosts
Blast Radius
Blind Spot
Tremors
Heir to the Demon
Time of Death
The Promoise
Suicide Squad
Birds of Prey
Deathstroke
The Man Under the Hood
Seeing Red
City of Blood
Streets of Fire
Unthinkable
BASICS
Street Date: September 16, 2014
BD and DVD Presented in 16×9 widescreen format
Running Time: Feature: Approx 1056 min
Enhanced Content: Approx 95 min
DVD
Price: $59.98 SRP
5 DVD-9s
Audio – English (5.1)
Subtitles – ESDH, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Catalog #1000437611
UPC # 883929375004
BLU-RAY COMBO PACK
Price: $69.97 SRP
9-Disc Elite (4 BD-50s, 5 DVD-9s)
BD Audio –1080p Full HD Video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English (5.1), Spanish, French, Portuguese
BD Subtitles – ESDH, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish
Catalog # 1000435629
UPC # 883929373451
June 30, 2014 (Los Angeles, New York and Vancouver) – Shout! Factory, Screenvision and Nerd Corps Entertainment have teamed up to bring a new feature-length original movie Slugterra: Return of the Elementals to cinemas across the U.S beginning August 2, 2014.Information on listings and links to book tickets can be found at SlugterraOnScreen.com.
“We’re very excited that fans of this action-packed series will have a chance to see their favorite characters on the big screen. This theatrical opportunity underscores our long-term commitment to the Slugterra brand. We’re pleased to work closely with Nerd Corps and partner with Screenvision once again to bring this fun family movie to theatre audiences,” said Melissa Boag, Vice President of Kids & Family Entertainment, Shout! Factory.
“By partnering with Shout! Factory and Nerd Corps, we are pleased to expand our children’s programming offerings to our exhibitor partners, and bring the exciting world of Slugterra to the big screen,” said Darryl Schaffer, Executive Vice President, Operations and Exhibitor Relations for Screenvision.
“We’re very excited to be slugslinging on the big screen!” said Asaph Fipke, CEO of Nerd Corps and creator of the property. “The movie features new slugs, new characters, and some cool twists. It will be a great experience for fans and for anyone who’s new to Slugterra as well.”
Film Synopsis:
In Slugterra: Return of the Elementals, a new member joins the Shane Gang. Junjie is a master of the mysterious slugslinging art of Slug Fu. But even with the power of five slugslingers working together, the Shane Gang find themselves in over their heads as they race to protect the ancient Elemental Slugs from an evil alliance set on using them to destroy the 99 caverns.
Run Time: 70 minutes, Not Rated.
“SLUGTERRA: RETURN OF THE ELEMENTALS”
NERD CORPS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS “SLUGTERRA: RETURN OF THE ELEMENTALS”
A NERD CORPS ENTERTAINMENT ORIGINAL PRODUCTION CREATED BY ASAPH FIPKE
STARRING SAM VINCENT, LEE TOCKAR, SHANNON CHAN-KENT, ANDREW FRANCIS, VINCENT TONG,
BRIAN DOBSON AND MARK OLIVER
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS ASAPH FIPKE, CHUCK JOHNSON AND KEN FAIER
PRODUCER ASAPH FIPKECO-PRODUCER NANCY LEES
COMPOSER BRIAN CARSON ART DIRECTOR ANDY POON VOICE DIRECTOR JAMES CORRIGALL
SUPERVISING STORYBOARD DIRECTOR ALEX BASIO STORY EDITOR SCOTT SONNEBORN
Los Angeles, CA (August 4, 2014) – Cracked, one of the United States’ longest running humor institutions has announced its new web series from Cracked Studios entitled Antiheroes. The new 5 episode web series premieres on today.
