GET A VISUALLY ARRESTING, FRONT ROW SEAT TO THE MYSTERIES OF THE COSMOS WITH THE SECOND BLU-RAY RELEASE FROM THE TOP-RATED HISTORYâ„¢ SERIES

As the orbiting Hubble’s final makeover makes headlines, consumers who look to the stars may be wishing for their very own ultra-powerful space telescope. This July, A&E Home Entertainment invites home audiences to peer deeply into the cosmos with THE UNIVERSE: THE COMPLETE SEASON TWO BLU-RAY EDITION. A hi-def, visually-arresting journey across the galaxy, this 4-disc collector’s set features all 18 dramatic and original episodes from one of the top-rated series on HISTORY™ -- and exclusive programming -- for $79.95srp. It’s the next best thing to having a deep space telescope in your living room – and a must-have for anyone with a Blu-ray player!



In THE COMPLETE SEASON TWO, HISTORYâ„¢ ventures outside of our solar system in another epic and high-definition exploration of the universe and its mysteries. With strikingly realistic computer re-creations, armchair astronomers will travel to the edge of the unknown: visit strange and unfamiliar worlds in “Exoplanets,” prepare for the worst in “Cosmic Collisions,” and uncover the secrets of our own galaxy in “The Milky Way.” And that’s just the beginning: more mysteries are unveiled as “Dark Matter” is demystified; take a front-row seat for the ultimate light show with “Supernovas,” and find out more about “White Holes” which, unlike black holes, actually create matter.

Run Time: 14 hrs., 6 mins. + extras
Format: Blu-ray/4 Discs
Price: $79.95srp
Pre-book/Street: June 16/July 7





Cross over the shadowy doorstep and into the sinister world of crime writing's Grand Dame Agatha Christie in this unprecedented 17-disc collection of classic mysteries!

Lock the door, sit down, and have a cup of tea as two of Christie's most popular mystery-solvers Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot get to the bottom of 21 spine-tingling murder cases in AGATHA CHRISTIE: POIROT & MARPLE featuring 35 hours of suspense, misdirection, and the cleverest sleuth solutions imaginable.

Tony© Award-nominee David Suchet stars as the beloved Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot, braving some of Christie's most notable and unpredictable plot twists in some of her most memorable tales. Lavish settings, a shining supporting cast, and rich period details bring 12 Poirot classics to life. He is joined by Miss Jane Marple, a consummate lady and an unflappable crime-stopper with intuition sharper than her knitting needles. Portrayed by Christie's personal choice for the role, veteran stage actress Joan Hickson, Miss Marple artfully unravels 9 unthinkable crimes with skill and more than a touch of class.

Extras: Agatha Christie Biography; Miss Marple Biography; Joan Hickson Biography and Filmography; Complete Index of All Miss Marple Stories; David Suchet Biography; Complete Index of All Hercule Poirot Stories

Run Time: 34h, 39 mins. + extras.
Format: DVD/17 Discs
Price: $134.95srp
Pre-book/Street: June 30/July 28




From bootlegging, racketeering AND murder TO Al Capone, Lucky Luciano AND Bugsy Siegel, Dive deep into the dark heart of the mob with this definitive 4-disc set from HISTORYâ„¢

A sweeping saga of bloodshed, betrayal and big business, THE MAFIA offers a cold-blooded examination of organized crime in the 20th century, from prohibition to WWII and the Cold War, to JFK's presidency and John Gotti.

Get the real story behind the Kennedy connection, see how organized crime infiltrated organized labor, learn how the Mob helped win WWII, and trace the exploits of legendary figures through rare photos, footage and period accounts. From bootlegging to racketeering to murder, from Al Capone and Lucky Luciano to Benjamin "Bugsy Siegel," this comprehensive collector's set is a groundbreaking investigation into the origins of the ethnic gangs that turned criminal activities into family enterprises, and a detailed look at some of the mob's most notorious members.


Extras: "Mob Hitmen" episode of American Justice

Run Time : 10 hrs., 50 mins. + extras
Format: DVD/4 Discs
Price: $34.95srp
Pre-book/Street: June 30/July 28





HISTORYâ„¢ delivers two captivating and timely specials about the economic meltdown ON ONE DVD THAT WONDERS WHETHER ANYONE IS SAFE FROM FINANCIAL PERIL

The 2008 collapse of the American economy wreaked havoc on the American people. While the stock market imploded before them, some investors were devastated by a far more trusted source. See the personal chaos brought onto individual investors by Bernie Madoff, a popular and trusted investor from middle-class Queens, New York – and alleged Ponzi schemer – as experts dissect his $65 billion scam, from its humble beginnings to its stunning downfall, in RIPPED OFF: MADOFF AND THE SCAMMING OF AMERICA . With the help of expert commentary and firsthand accounts from Madoff’s victims, HISTORY™ compares and contrasts this most recent fraud with other Ponzi schemes throughout history, while exploring the economic and historical climates in which they appeared.

Then, as the United States attempts to rebound from economic meltdown, comparisons to the Great Depression are unavoidable. Is history repeating itself? CRASH: THE NEXT GREAT DEPRESSION? looks at the current financial crisis in the U.S. and compares and contrasts it with what led up to the Great Depression, the 1929 stock market crash, its immediate aftermath and the efforts that helped the country break free from the Depression. Will today’s crash turn into tomorrow’s depression? And is anyone safe from the economic pitfalls of such a vulnerable time?

Run Time: Approx. 100 mins. + extras
Format: DVD/Single
Price: $19.95srp
Pre-book/Street: June 30/July 28




WHAT IF LIFE ON EARTH BEGAN IN OUTER SPACE?



Is it possible that intelligent life forms visited Earth thousands of years ago, bringing with them technology that drastically affected the course of history and man’s own development? Find out for yourself in ANCIENT ALIENS , a top-rated HISTORY™ special that explores evidence of super-human influences on anc ient man and embarks on a round-the-world search for answers.



Presented in the 1968 bestselling book Chariots of the Gods by Erich von Daniken, the theory of “ancient aliens” rocked people’s beliefs in mankind’s progress. Ancient cave drawings of strange creatures, remains of landing strips in Peru, and Indian texts that describe the “flying machines of the gods” were just a few of the odd archaeological artifacts cited by von Daniken as proof that ancient astronauts were well known to our ancestors.



Produced with the exclusive cooperation of von Daniken himself, ANCIENT ALIENS launches all-new expeditions to seek out and evaluate this evidence, with a concentration on the latest discoveries of the last 30 years, including unusual DNA findings on man’s evolution and newly decoded artifacts from Egypt to Syria to South America. It is a balanced investigation into a theory some believe cannot be true, but many agree cannot be ignored.


Run Time : 94 mins. + extras
Format: DVD/Single
Price: $19.95srp
Pre-book/Street: June 30/July 28

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KEEP THE EYES ON THE PRIZE

NOBEL SON

The Edgy, Adrenaline-Charged Dark Comedy Arrives On DVD June 9th
From Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Award Winning Ensemble Cast Lead By Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg And Eliza
Dushku

“Pitch perfect… goes for the jugular.”
– Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

CENTURY CITY, Calif. – A venomous tale of familial dysfunction, lust, betrayal and revenge, Nobel Son, a “flashy and eccentric thriller” (Los Angeles Times) arriving on DVD June 9th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Receiving critical acclaim during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, Nobel Son follows Barkley Michaelson, a 20 something-year-old in a life rut struggling to finish his Ph.D thesis. Always cast in the shadow of his highly accomplished father Eli Michaelson, the estranged relationship between father and son is complicated further when Barkley is kidnapped on the eve of Eli winning a Nobel Prize in chemistry for a ransom of $2,000,000 (the amount won as a recipient of the prize). When his father refuses to pay, it starts a game of intrigue and deception.

“An outrageously entertaining ride” (Hollywood.com), Nobel Son features a
stellar ensemble cast and crew directed by Randall Miller (Bottle Shock)
including Golden Globe? winner* Alan Rickman (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street), Bryan Greenberg (Bride Wars), Eliza Dushku (“Dollhouse”), Shawn Hatosy (“Southland”), Oscar?-winner** Mary
Steenburgen (Four Christmases), Bill Pullman, Ted Danson and Danny Devito. Featuring original music from composers Mark Adler (Bottle Shock) and Paul Oakenfold (The Matrix Reloaded), the film includes tracks from Spitfire, Chemical Brothers and Groove Armada. The Nobel Son DVD special features includes cast and crew commentary, deleted scenes, an alternate ending and much more, and will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98 U.S.
Prebook is May 13.

Synopsis:
On the eve of Barkley Michaelson's father receiving the Nobel Prize, Barkley is kidnapped and the requested ransom is the $2,000,000 in Nobel Prize money. When his father refuses to pay it starts a venomous tale of familial dysfunction, lust, betrayal and ultimately revenge. Featuring an ensemble cast starring Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, Mary Steenburgen, Shawn Hatosy, Bill Pullman, Ted Danson, Danny Devito and Eliza Dushku.

DVD Specs:
The Nobel Son DVD is presented in widescreen format (2.35:1 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 Dolby Surround sound and English and Spanish subtitles. Special features include:
* Commentary with director/producer Randall Miller, writer/producer Jody Savin,
musician
Paul Oakenfold, cinematographer Mike Ozier and actors Brian Greenberg and Eliza
Dushku.
* Deleted scenes with optional commentary from director/producer Randall Miller
and writer/producer Jody Savin
o Barkley Stalks Thaddeus
o Barkley Freaks Out Thaddeus
o City Hall in the Asylum
* Alternate ending sequence



NOBEL SON
Street Date: June 9, 2009
Order Date: May 13, 2009
Pricing: $19.98 U.S.
Catalog Number: 2257611
Feature Run Time: 111 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Closed Captioned: Yes

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He came for revenge. He found redemption…



Anchor Bay Entertainment is locked and loaded with a new Western classic

SHADOWHEART

“The best Western since Tombstone!” -- Peter Sherayko, Western Historian

The Old West has never been more wild than in Shadowheart, a double-barreled epic about revenge, redemption and the man the Navajo called “Shadowheart.” This gritty, old-style Western will make its DVD debut from Anchor Bay Entertainment on August 4, 2009. Pre-book is July 2, 2009, and SRP is $26.97.



As a young boy, he saw his preacher father murdered in cold blood. As a soldier, he witnessed first-hand the atrocities of the Civil War. Now, bounty hunter James Conners (Justin Ament, Harvest of Fear, The Path of Evil) has returned to the town of Legend, New Mexico, to marry the beautiful girl (Marnie Alton, “Exes and Ohs”) he left behind and to bring to justice the psychotic land baron (Angus Macfadyen, Saw III - V, the Oscar®-winning Braveheart) who destroyed his childhood.

But when Conners is ambushed and left for dead, he discovers a Native American world where justice has no name and vengeance rides in the shadows...



Loaded with action and excitement, Shadowheart rides high in the saddle alongside such modern-day masterworks as Unforgiven, Dances With Wolves, Appaloosa and 3:10 to Yuma. A star-studded supporting cast includes Daniel Baldwin (John Carpenter’s Vampires, the Emmy Award-winning “Homicide: A Life on the Streets”), Michael Spears (the Oscar®-winning Dances With Wolves), Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn, Sweet Home Alabama), Rance Howard (Frost/Nixon, Cinderella Man, the Oscar-winning A Beautiful Mind), American Indian Movie Award winner Tonantzin Carmelo (Imprint, the award-winning “Into the West”) and William Sadler (Die Hard 2, The Shawshank Redemption).

SHADOWHEART

Street Date: August 4, 2009
Pre-Book: July 2, 2009
Catalog #: DV16496
UPC #: 0 1313 16496-9 7
Run Time: 114 Minutes
Rating: PG-13 (rating pending)
SRP: $26.97

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See Jonas brothers like never before
in 3-D in your living room

Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience
Deluxe Extended Movie in 3-D

On 3-Disc Blu-ray™/DVD Combo-Pack
June 30 For a Limited Time

With 4 Songs Not Seen in Theatres


On June 30, the world’s three favorite brothers rock out in 3-D only on Blu-ray in their first motion picture, Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience - Deluxe Extended Movie from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Included are 4 songs that were never seen when the movie played in theatres, including two integrated into the film itself, extending the experience.

Available for a limited time only, Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience - Deluxe Extended Movie comes in a 3-Disc Combo Pack, which, in addition to the 3-D and 2-D versions of the movie on Blu-ray, contains a standard definition DVD (the extended film in 2-D ); and a DisneyFile (a digital copy of the 2-D extended movie viewers can enjoy.) Bonus features include Get Up Close and Personal, an intimate look at the brothers; 2 Additional Bonus Songs, “Love Bug” and “Shelf”; and 4 free pairs of 3-D glasses.

Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience - Deluxe Extended Movie, in 3-D, makes the event so real, viewers can virtually reach out and touch the brothers. Up Close and Personal brings fans closer than ever to Kevin, Joe and Nick’s world as they and their band prepare for their live sold-out concerts all over the world. The movie also includes outstanding guest appearances by chart-topping artists Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift.


The Concert Experience: Deluxe Extended Movie (3-Disc Combo Pack) includes:

Disc One—Blu-ray

* 3-D and 2-D Extended Version of the Movie with 2 performances not seen in theaters -- “Can’t Have You” and “A Little Bit Longer”

· 2 Additional Bonus Songs - “Love Bug” and “Shelf”

· Up Close & Personal -- Go behind the scenes with the ‘Jo-Bros’ and learn what this tour means to them.

* 4 free pairs of 3-D glasses

Disc Two--DVD

2-D Extended Version of the movie with 2 performances not seen in theaters – “Can’t Have You” and “A Little Bit Longer” plus bonus features listed above.
Disc Three

* DisneyFile - Digital Copy of extended movie in 2-D
*

The Concert Experience: Extended Movie (2-Disc Standard Def DVD) includes:

Disc One

· 2-D Extended Movie with 2 Additional Performances - “Can’t Have You” and “A Little Bit Longer”

· 2 Additional Bonus Songs - “Love Bug” and “Shelf”

· Up Close & Personal - Go behind the scenes with the ‘Jo-Bros’ and learn what this tour means to them.
Disc Two

DisneyFile Digital Copy of extended movie in 2-D.

The Concert Experience (Single Standard Def DVD Disc) features:

The theatrical version of the film (2D)


STREET DATE: June 30, 2009
Direct prebook: 4/21/2009
Distributor prebook: 5/5/2009
Suggested retail price: 3 Disc Combo Pack - US: $44.99 Canada: $49.99
2 Disc - US: $32.99 Canada: $40.99
1 Disc – US: $29.99 Canada: $35.99
Feature run time: 76 Minutes (Theatrical version);
89 minutes (extended version)
Rated: US: G; Canada: G
Aspect ratio: Widescreen (2.35)
Sound: DVD: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Blu-ray: 7.1 English DTS-HD Master Audio
Bonus material is Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages: English, French and Spanish

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The true story behind the blockbuster movie Defiance


NOTE: THE RECENT DATE CHANGE TO 5/19 WAS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT NEW RELEASE DATE FOR THE BIELSKI BROTHERS IS JUNE 2, DAY-AND-DATE WITH DEFIANCE

During the darkest hours of World War II, three Russian bothers achieved the impossible: they transformed persecution and violence into an incredible tale of affirmation and survival. Timed to release day-and-date with the DVD release of the holiday blockbuster movie Defiance, starring Daniel Craig (Casino Royale) and Liev Schreiber (The Manchurian Candidate), THE BIELSKI BROTHERS reveals one of history’s most extraordinary stories of survival.

Living in the Soviet Republic of Belorussia, Tuvia, Asael, and Zus Bielski fled to the woods to escape the Nazis. There they built an elaborate village for rescued Jews. The forest haven included a bakery, communal bath, synagogue, and even a theater company. Although they mounted guerrilla attacks against the enemy, their priority was saving their people. Tuvia often declared he would “rather save one old Jewish woman than kill ten Nazis.” The Bielskis saved 1,200 men, women, and children -- easily the largest rescue of Jews by Jews during World War II -- but until now their story has gone largely untold. Including interviews with Bielski Brigade survivors in the United States, Israel, and Great Britain , HISTORY™ recognizes three of the greatest heroes of the Holocaust.

Run Time: 47 mins.
Format: DVD/Single
Price: $9.95srp
Street: June 2

JUNE 30


THE SEARCH FOR HISTORY'S MOST LEGENDARY CREATURES CONTINUES!

Throughout history there have been countless sightings of mysterious creatures, from Megladon, the father of the great white shark; to gators in the sewer, a result of the rising gator populations clashing with human encroachment; to the Snow Beast of the Colorado Rockies that is thought to be hunting the elk population while fleeing man.

Most of what we know of these creatures comes from campfire stories, blurry films and grainy photographs. In

MONSTERQUEST: SEASON 3, SET 1, HISTORY brings science and technology to bear on these creatures of legend and seeks confirmation of their existence. Combining open-eyed historical research, state-of-the-art equipment and high-tech expeditions, each episode examines the best evidence available, from pictures and video, to hair and bones, to actual eyewitness accounts.

From pilots to policemen to ship captains, a number of seemingly credible people have seen things they can't explain. One part history, one part science and one part monsters, MonsterQuest discovers the truth in these sightings, and the legendary creatures behind them.

Extras: Additional footage

Run Time: 6 hrs., 16 mins. + extras
Format: DVD/2 Discs
Price: $24.95srp
Pre-book/Street: May 26/June 30

JUNE 30


HINDSIGHT IS 20/20. FORESIGHT IS 2012...

THIS JUNE, JOIN HISTORY FOR A TOP-RATED, REVEALING PROGRAM THAT, FOR THE FIRST TIME, CONNECTS THE PREDICTIONS OF NOSTRADAMUS TO THE END OF DAYS IN 2012


It's a year that many have prophesied will bring a catastrophic end to life as we know it. Whatever is in store—a massive cosmic collision, a global environmental disaster, an Armageddon-like religious showdown, or a more subtle transformation—many believe that 2012 will mark a major shift in the history of our planet. But what is there to substantiate such fears?

A detailed, historical investigation of this chilling prophecy is the mission of NOSTRADAMUS 2012 – an exciting HISTORY special that casts the doomsday warning in a frighteningly modern context.

December 21, 2012 is bearing down on us with alarming speed. Whether or not we are able to collectively heed the warnings and affect a course to avert disaster may be the defining moment of the modern age


Run Time: 94 mins. + extras
Format: DVD/Single
Price: $19.95srp
Pre-book/Street: May 26/June 30

JUNE 30


ALL ABOARD...FOR SOME OF THE MOST THRILLING, HIGH-OCTANE TRAIN RIDES IMAGINABLE WITH THE FIRST DVD INSTALLEMENT OF THIS NEW SERIES FROM HISTORY!


Join HISTORY for the adventure of a lifetime with EXTREME TRAINS: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE, as Matt Brown, a real-life railroad conductor from New England, brings his infectious passion for these monster machines to rail journeys across the United States. Experience some of the highest, fastest, longest, and strongest railroad engines and train lines, and ride aboard amazing special trains that carry everything from coal to circus performers to refrigerated produce. Feel the force of railroads in history, including the demolition of Penn Station and the first train robbers, and learn how the Nazis tried to blow up the rails in World War II.

But railroading is about more than machines, cargo, and challenging terrain. Matt also explores the human blood, sweat, and tears that keep the industry moving as he takes on some of its toughest jobs: stoker, engineer, server, and bathroom cleaner.


This is one adrenaline-filled ride you won't want to end!

Run Time: 6 hrs., 16 mins. + extras
Format: DVD/2 Discs
Price: $19.95srp
Pre-book/Street: May 26/June 30

JUNE 30

IN ANTICIPATION OF THE THEATRICAL RELEASE OF HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE, JOIN BIOGRAPHY® FOR an inside look at the lives of the three stars that brought the wizards to life on the big screen!


Since the first book hit storss in 1997, the Harry Potter franchise has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. This June, join


In BIOGRAPHY: HARRY POTTER KIDS, go behind the scenes to find out how director Chris Columbus conducted one of the greatest talent searches in movie history to successfully fill the principle roles of Harry Potter and his two best friends in the inaugural film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001). When they were first cast, young British actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint were virtually unknown. Today, they are some of the most recognizable faces across the globe.

Featuring clips from the films and interviews with J. K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe, BIOGRAPHY® presents an in-depth profile of the young actors who helped make Harry Potter the multimillion dollar juggernaut it is today

Run Time : 50 mins.
Format: DVD/Single
Price: $9.95srp
Pre-book/Street: May 26/June 30

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TWO HUNDRED FEET BELOW SEA LEVEL…
MUTANT SNAKES…
NO ESCAPE

SILENT VENOM

Tom Berenger And Luke Perry Star In The Sci-Fi Action Thriller, Slithering Onto DVD June 2 From Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment


CENTURY CITY, Calif. – Growing in size and ferocity with each and every meal, an unstoppable mutant snake species breaks loose aboard a decommissioned submarine when SILENT VENOM slithers its way to DVD June 2 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Starring Oscar? nominee* Tom Berenger (“Into the West”), Luke Perry (“Beverly Hills, 90210”) and Krista Allen (“What About Brian”), this action-thriller begins deep in the jungle on a remote island in the Pacific – where Dr. Andrea Swanson (Allen) has been studying a new breed of mutant snakes. When tensions rise with the Chinese military, Adm. Bradley Wallace (Berenger) quickly evacuates the island, but the only way home is on an old submarine on its final voyage to Taiwan, under the lead of Lt. Cmdr. James O’Neill (Perry). After a Chinese vessel attacks the sub, the crew begins to realize they’re not alone – someone has smuggled deadly mutant snakes on board and the hungry, vicious creatures stalk the crewmembers
one-by-one. With nowhere to run and nowhere to hide, O’Neill and Swanson must become unlikely allies in order to keep the deadly
snakes at bay and survive, unaware that their biggest threat yet has to make its presence known.

SILENT VENOM will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $22.98
U.S. / $26.98 Canada. Prebook is May 6.







Synopsis:
Tom Berenger (“Into the West”), Luke Perry (“Beverly Hills, 90210”) and Krista Allen (TV’s “What About Brian”) face off against a slithering mass of lethal and aggressive snakes in this heart-stopping thrill ride set hundreds of feet below sea level.

Lieutenant Commander O’Neill’s (Perry) orders were simple: Pilot a retired
submarine to its final port and don’t get into trouble. But when he and his crew are diverted to rescue an imperiled Army research team, trouble is exactly what they find. “Running silent” in their unarmed sub to avoid detection by a hostile fleet, they bring the researchers and their top-secret cargo aboard. But when that cargo – including two genetically enhanced leviathans – escapes captivity, the crew find themselves battling deadly enemies above the surface and below foot in this fast-paced film filled with biting action and slithering suspense!

Single-Disc DVD Specs:
SILENT VENOM DVD is presented in widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio) in English 5.1 Dolby Sound with English, Spanish and French subtitles.

SILENT VENOM
Street Date: June 2, 2009
Order Date: May 6, 2009
Pricing: $22.98 U.S. / $26.98 Canada
Catalog Numbers: 2259280
Feature Run Time: 86 minutes
MPAA Rating: NR
DVD Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: YES

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“…the latest and best of the three ‘Underworld’ films.”

Rob Vaux / Mania.com



The War Between Vampire and Lycan Begins in the

Thrilling Prequel to the Hit Underworld Series


UNDERWORLD:RISE OF THE LYCANS



On Blu-ray™ High-Def, DVD & PSP May 12th

Loaded With Howlingly Good Bonus Features!

Culver City, CA (3/16/09) – The war between Vampire and Lycan begins in UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS, the thrilling new prequel to the Underworld series, available on Blu-ray Disc™, DVD & PSP this May 12, 2009, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Watch as Lucian, the original Lycan (Michael Sheen, Frost/Nixon, Underworld 1&2), rises up against the evil vampire king Viktor (Bill Nighy from Pirates of the Carribean, Underworld 1&2), with help from Viktor’s rebellious daughter, Sonja (series newcomer Rhona Mitra from TV’s “Nip/Tuck”), thereby igniting the blood feud between the two immortal races. Featuring rip-roaring action sequences, blood-curdling special effects and breathless romance, UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS infuses new blood into the already hugely popular and wildly imaginative Underworld series. Fans old and new will want to rise to the occasion and buy this action-packed hit on Blu-ray, DVD and PSP this May. Also available as a complete three-disc trilogy with Underworld, Underworld: Evolution and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans on DVD or Blu-ray Disc.

UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS tears its way onto Blu-ray High-Def and DVD loaded with bonus features, including Filmmaker Commentary, plus three behind-the-scenes featurettes: “The Origin of the Feud: Lucian and Sonja,” featuring interviews with cast members Rhona Mitra, Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy; “Re-Creating the Dark Ages: The Look of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans,” in which director Patrick Tatopoulos discusses his transition from series’ special effects supervisor to director; and “The Making of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans,” which traces all aspects of Lycans’ journey from script to screen, and the “Deathclub” music video by William Control. Exclusive to the Blu-ray Disc™ are such innovative features as Picture-in-Picture, and “Lycanthropes Around the World,” an interactive map which highlights the locations of documented werewolf sightings around the world, and a Digital Copy of the film for PC, PSP®, Mac or iPod®. Priced to own at an SRP of $39.95 (Blu-ray), $28.96 (DVD) and $24.94 (PSP), UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS offers movie lovers a whole world of unforgettable entertainment!

Synopsis

The prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian (Sheen) emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja (Mitra), in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.

UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS marks the directorial debut of Patrick Tatopoulos, visual effects supervisor on Underworld and Underworld: Evolution. The screenplay was written by
Danny McBride (Underworld 1&2) and the writing team of Dirk Blackman and Howard McCain (the upcoming Conan remake). Original series director Len Wiseman (Live Free or Die Hard, Underworld 1&2) returns as producer this time, also sharing a “Story By” credit. The film was produced by Lakeshore Entertainment and is distributed by Screen Gems. It has a run time of approximately 92 minutes and has been rated R for bloody violence and some sexuality.

DVD and Blu-ray High-Def Bonus Material

* "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans - From Script to Screen" Featurette
* "The Origin of the Feud" Featurette
* "Re-Creating the Dark Ages - The Look of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" Featurette
* Music Video: "Deathclub" By William Control
* Filmmakers' Commentary

Exclusive Blu-ray High-Def Bonus Material

* A Digital Copy of the film for PC, PSP, Mac or iPod
* cinechat: Send on-screen instant messages to your friends around the world while you watch the movie together!
* Behind the Castle Walls: Picture-in-Picture

* “Lycanthropes Around the World” Interactive Map: Learn about werewolf sightings that span throughout the past five centuries!
* BD-Live: Access Exclusive Content and Downloads!

DVD Catalog #: 27289
DVD UPC Code: 0-43396-27289-7
DVD SLP: $28.96
Blu-ray Disc Catalog #: 29210
Blu-ray Disc UPC Code: 0-43396-29210-9
Blu-ray Disc SLP: $39.95
UMD Catalog #: 30692
UMD UPC Code: 0-43396-30692-9
UMD SLP: $24.94
DVD 3-Pack Catalog #: 31085
DVD 3-Pack UPC Code: 0-43396-31085-8
DVD 3-Pack SLP: $47.95
BD 3-Pack Catalog #: 31084
BD 3-Pack UPC Code: 0-43396-31084-1
BD 3-Pack SLP: $92.95
Order Date For All: 4/9/09

The Blu-ray Disc™ version of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is BD-Live™ enabled, allowing users to get connected and go beyond the disc via an Internet-connected Blu-ray player. Download content, give feedback through an exclusive survey, and register for rewards.



Get rewarded for registering your Sony Blu-ray discs! The Sony Pictures Blu-ray Club rewards consumers in the U.S. for purchasing and registering BD-Live enabled Sony Blu-ray movies. By accumulating points, members are then able to redeem those points for cool Sony products. Visit www.sonyrewards.com/bluray for more details.



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THIS JUNE, E1 ENTERTAINMENT DELIVERS THE ENERGETIC PROG ROCK JAM BAND UMPHREY’S McGEE TO LIVING ROOMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY!



Legendary on the jam band circuit, Chicago-based Umphrey’s McGee has perfected the art of progressive improvisation. With swirling guitar textures, multi-faceted arrangements and their trademark blend of power and finesse, the sextet brings jamming to a new level. During the summer of 2007, the band stopped by WTTN studios in Chicago to record a special performance for the award-winning PBS music series Soundstage. On June 2, E1 Entertainment will present fans with this entire 13 song set on DVD, including the six songs not included in the PBS broadcast which aired for the first time in February. UMPHREY’S McGEE - LIVE features over two hours of dazzling musicianship presented in High Definition and 5.1 Surround Sound, plus bonus footage of songs from the new studio album Cradlesong.



After 12 years together, Umphrey’s McGee continues to gain fans and notoriety, having become one of the premier acts on the touring circuit. With the January release of the band’s fifth studio album Mantis, Umphrey’s McGee attained their highest Billboard album chart position yet. “Made to Measure” and “Wizard Burial Ground” from Mantis are included as bonus tracks on UMPHREY’S McGEE - LIVE, this recent footage recorded in December ’08. The 13 song Soundstage set is comprised of a wide selection of fan favorites; from “Out of Order” off the One Fat Sucka album and “Walletsworth” from Anchor Drops, to “Believe the Lie” and “Ocean Billy” off Safety in Numbers and “Words,” “Higgins,” and “Alex’s House” from The Bottom Half.



Umphrey’s McGee consists of Brendan Bayliss (guitar, vocals), Jake Cinninger (guitar, synthesizers, vocals), Joel Cummins (keyboards, vocals), Andy Farag (percussion), Kris Myers (drums, vocals), and Ryan Stasik (bass). Founded in 1997 in the shadows of the Golden Dome of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, Umphrey’s McGee soon made Chicago home base, and set their sights on becoming one of the premier live acts in today’s touring circuit. Over the course of the last ten years, the band has headlined festivals such as Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, and continues to sell out shows in the nation’s premier venues coast to coast. They have toured Europe multiple times and performed at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival in 2006. As their sound evolves with every passing show, their live concerts – over 100 per year - continue to be in high demand by their hungry fan base.



Format : DVD/Single

Run time: 132 mins. + extras

Price: $19.99

Prebook/Street: May 10/June 2

JUNE 30








MULTI-GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST ROB THOMAS SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH A NEW LIVE PERFORMANCE DVD FROM E1 ENTERTAINMENT


The Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, a legendary venue previously graced by rock luminaries from The Beatles to U2, provides the awe-inspiring backdrop for multi-Grammy® winning artist Rob Thomas. Recorded in High-Definition and 5.1 Surround Sound for the acclaimed PBS music series Soundstage, the complete 18 song set will debut on DVD as ROB THOMAS: LIVE FROM RED ROCKS from E1 Entertainment. Featuring seven songs not seen on the original 2007 television broadcast, plus a special acoustic arrangement of “Smooth”, a cover of the David Bowie classic “Let’s Dance” and a music video for “Streetcorner Symphony,” ROB THOMAS: LIVE FROM RED ROCKS arrives in-stores June 30 for $19.99 SRP, released simultaneously with Thomas’ new solo album, Cradle Song.



Thomas’ first solo album Something To Be debuted at #1 on the Billboard album chart and sold over 3 million copies, while break-out single “Lonely No More” raced up the singles charts. In June 2006, Rob Thomas reached a new peak (literally and figuratively) when his Something To Be tour made a stop at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The setting proved an idyllic backdrop for Thomas’ set, which touches upon Matchbox Twenty hits along with his solo work. The Matchbox Twenty classic, “3 a.m.” is anthemic alongside other favorites including “Bent.” “Smooth” lives up to its name and his solo work also shines like the poignant “This is How a Heart Breaks,” and the funky “Something to Be.”



As one of the most popular voices to emerge in the late-‘90s, Rob Thomas, with his band Matchbox Twenty, dominated the charts and the radio. Marrying ‘70s-styled rock with pop hooks that made a lasting impression, Thomas served as principal songwriter for the group, and his songwriting chops earned him three Grammy® nods in 2000 when he co-wrote the massive hit, “Smooth,” for Carlos Santana’s Supernatural.



Format : DVD/Single

Run time: 95 mins. + extras

Price: $19.99

Prebook/Street: May 5/June 30

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VIKINGS TAKE ON A TERRIFYING NEW ENEMY IN...
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The Battle for the Future Begins On DVD May 19
From The Weinstein Company and Genius Products

SANTA MONICA, CA - Action, sci-fi, and fantasy come together in explosive fashion when OUTLANDER comes to DVD May 19 from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. In a story described by reviewers as "Beowulf meets Predator" (Boston Herald), a spacecraft crash lands in ancient NorwaOutlandery, bringing with it a bloodthirsty alien beast. As the creature ravages the Viking world, one soldier, the only surviving member of his clan, attempts to form an alliance with two warring Viking tribes, combining advanced technology with Iron Age weaponry to hunt the beast before it can destroy them all. From the producer of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, this "sci-mythic" epic stars Jim Caviezel (Déjŕ Vu, The Passion of the Christ), Sophia Myles (Underworld, Underworld: Evolution), Golden Globe winner Ron Perlman (Hellboy films, Blade II) and John Hurt (Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull). Fast-paced, daring, and imaginative, OUTLANDER is "visually spectacular" (Chicago Daily Herald). In the words of Detroit News, "Honestly: Best. Movie. Ever." The OUTLANDER DVD will be loaded with special features and available for the suggested retail price of $19.97.


Synopsis
Jim Caviezel stars in this action-packed, sci-fi adventure about an extra-terrestrial who crash lands on Earth in the time of Vikings. Caught between rival warrior tribes, the stranger soon realizes he's brought a stowaway: a hellish, fire-breathing monster who's now feeding on unsuspecting villagers. After proving his worth to his captors, the traveler joins the valiant hunt to kill the bloodthirsty creature. Featuring Ron Perlman and John Hurt as opposing kings, Outlander fuses stunning special effects, fast-paced action, and a unique period setting to explosive effect.

Bonus Materials
· Deleted Scenes
· Commentary by Writer/Director Howard McCain, Writer Dirk Blackman, and Producer Chris Roberts and John Schimmel
· Visual Effects Tests
· Animatics
· Production Design Galleries

Basics
Price: $19.97
Street Date: May 19, 2009
MPAA Rating: R
Run Time: 115 minutes
Catalog Number: 81696
Languages: English Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH and Spanish
Closed Captioned

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"Thoughtful and fascinating...Godard's most interesting film"

-- The New York Times

THE FRENCH NEW WAVE AUTEUR REVERSES THE STANDARD LOVE TRIANGLE AND CHALLENGES THE INFLUENCE OF THE CONSUMER CULTURE IN ONE OF HIS MOST PROVOCATIVE DISECTIONS OF MODERN LIFE

From filmmaking icon Godard (Breathless, La Chinoise, Alphaville) -- a 6-time Cannes Golden Palm nominee, 8-time Berlin Golden Bear nominee and voted as one of the Greatest Directors of all time by Entertainment Weekly -- comes oen of his most provocative dissections of modern life with UNE FEMME MARIÉE. The 1964 theatrical release and Venice Golden Lion Nominee and 2008 theatrical re-issue will be available on DVD this June, exclusively from KOCH Lorber Films.


Charlotte (Macha Méril; Deep Red, Belle de Jour), an aliented Parisian woman, aimlessly drifts between morning affairs with the artistic Robert (Bernard Noël; The Fire Within, Circle of Love) and mundane evenings with her paternalistic husband Pierre (Philippe Leroy; La Femme Nikita, Mother of Tears). Unsure of whether she loves either man, Charlotte discovers she is pregnant and must come to terms with her emotional infidelities.



Run Time: 95 mins.
Price: $26.98
Language: French with English Subtitles
Pre-book/Street: May 10/June 2

DON'T MISS THE DATE: MAY 12


"A high-adrenaline thriller...as exciting as a

trip to the fun house"

-- The New York Times



KOCH LORBER FILMS PRESENTS AN, ACCLAIMED, CHILLING NEW DRAMA FROM OLE BORNEDAL, THE DIRECTOR OF THE CULT CLASSIC, NIGHTWATCH


A man’s everyday life of quiet despair is thrown into turmoil from which he cannot escape in Ole Bornedal’s acclaimed, dark thriller JUST ANOTHER LOVE STORY, arriving on DVD fresh from its U.S. theatrical release. Called by Film Comment “immaculately conceived and thoroughly riveting,” the Danish film, praised at festivals and art house cinemas the world over, will be released on May 12 by KOCH Lorber Films.


Just Another Love Story is far from a typical love story, as evidenced by the protagonist Jonas (Anders W. Berthelsen, The Weight of Water, Island of Lost Souls), a crime scene photographer whose subjects are corpses – a fitting occupation for a man who leads a deadening suburban existence with his wife (Charlotte Fich) and family. But when a car accident he witnesses brings the possibility of change, Jonas takes a special interest in the victim, Julia (Rebecka Hemse) and visits the comatose young woman at the hospital. When mistaken by Julia’s family for her boyfriend Sebastian -- whom they’ve never met -- Jonas readily steps into the role and helps to nurse the amnesia-afflicted Julia back to health, falling in love in the process. However, what had been a light-hearted tale of mistaken identity turns deadly serious when the real Sebastian (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) shows up, Julia begins to remember and hard questions start being asked.

Just Another Love Story had an acclaimed 2009 U.S. theatrical release: The New York Observer praised its “stunning and often surprising visuals that you’ll remember long after the movie is over” and Time Out New York said it “maintains just the right quotient of queasiness.”

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