Check out the trailer for feature adaptation of 2011 short film (faux trailer ) "VelociPastor". Can I get a Ame-my-God! The film is directed by Brendan Steere and due out later this year. "VelociPastor" stars Gregory James Cohan, Alyssa Kempinski, Daniel E. Steere, Jiechang Yang, Aurelio Voltaire, Jesse Turits, and Fernando Pacheco de Castro. After losing his parents, a priest travels to China, where he inherits a mysterious ability that allows him to turn into a dinosaur. At first horrified by this new power, a hooker convinces him to use it to fight crime. And ninjas.
Glenn Douglas Packard’s critically acclaimed horror spectacle PITCHFORK releases on DVD and Blu-ray May 2 from Uncork’d Entertainment.
Having recently shared a life-changing secret with his family, Hunter recruits his friends to come with him from New York to the farm where he grew up as he faces his parents for the first time. As the college students enjoy the fresh air of Michigan farm country, an older, more dangerous secret slowly emerges. While Hunter navigates a new place within his conservative family, a vicious creature from their past descends on the farm, putting the unsuspecting city kids in mortal danger.
Produced by Packard, Darryl F. Gariglio and Noreen Marriott, with associate producer Shaun Cairo, and boasting a screenplay by Gariglio and Packard, PITCHFORK is a “loving homage to the great slasher franchises of the ‘80s” (Morbidly Beautiful).
The ensemble cast includes Daniel Wilkinson, in the title role, with Lindsey Nicole, Brian Raetz, Ryan Moore, Celina Beach, Keith Webb, Sheila Leason, Nicole Dambro, Vibhu Raghave, Rachel Carter, Andrew Dawe-Collins, Carol Ludwick, Derek Reynolds, Addisyn Wallace and Anisbel Lopez.
The DVD will be available at Amazon (with new limited edition art), Walmart and Family Video on May 2, with a Blu-ray release also available on Amazon May 2. Extras on the DVD and BD include ‘Behind the scenes : the Making of Pitchfork’ featurette, ‘Becoming Pitchfork : Making of a Monster’ featurette, deleted scenes, bloopers, outtakes, teaser & trailer, actors audition tapes.
RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA, the action-packed third installment in the state-of-the-art CG animated franchise from executive producer Takashi Shimizu (director of The Grudge), debuts on digital June 20 and on 3-Disc 4K Ultra HD™/Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, 2-disc Blu-ray™ and DVD July 18 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The 4K Ultra HD disc will feature both Dolby Vision™ high-dynamic range (HDR) and Dolby Atmos® immersive audio, making it the first title from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to feature both technologies. Based on “Resident Evil™,” one of the bestselling video game franchises of all time, the film will also be released in select movie theaters nationwide June 19 for a special one-night event from Fathom Events, Park Circus and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions. Featuring the return of fan favorite characters Chris Redfield (Kevin Dorman) and Leon S. Kennedy (Matthew Mercer) as well as the film debut of Rebecca Chambers (Erin Cahill), RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA follows the trio as they aim to stop the spread of a deadly virus that threatens to destroy New York City.
Leveraging the HDR innovation that powers Dolby’s most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors. Dolby Atmos delivers captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead, to bring entertainment to life all around the audience. Together, consumers will experience both cutting-edge imaging and state-of-the-art sound technology for a fully immersive entertainment experience.
The 3-Disc 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, 2-disc Blu-ray™ DVD and digital releases of RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA comes with Filmmaker’s Commentary and a Stills Gallery featuring 30 sketches and designs that illustrate the unique look of the film. In addition, the Combo Pack, 2-disc Blu-ray™ and the digital release come with three additional featurettes: In “Motion Capture Set Tour with Dante Carver”, motion capture actor Dante Carver guides fans on an exclusive tour of the set with a detailed look at motion capture creation and cast interviews. The CGI animators are featured in two pieces: in “The Creature”, they walk fans through the process of designing the monsters in the film; and in “CGI to Reality: Designing Vendetta” they discuss how they created a new aesthetic in an evolving franchise.
The 3-Disc 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo Pack and 2-disc Blu-ray™ also comes with an exclusive bonus disc that takes fans behind-the-scenes with “Tokyo Game Show Footage 2016”, as well as two additional featurettes: Fans will assemble with the BSAA Operatives team to receive the intelligence briefing to defeat a deadly threat in “BSAA Mission Briefing: Combat Arias,” while Director Takanori Tsujimoto and his creative team lead fans in a conversation on the film’s design aesthetic and what it took to evolve the story in “Designing The World of Vendetta.”
In addition, Best Buy will offer an exclusive Steelbook packaging for the 3-Disc 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray™ Combo Pack.
Also, coming soon on Madison Gate Records, “RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”, featuring Kenji Kawai’s original score.
Synopsis: “BSAA Chris Redfield enlists the help of government agent Leon S. Kennedy and Professor Rebecca Chambers from Alexander Institute of Biotechnology to stop a death merchant with a vengeance from spreading a deadly virus in New York.”
Directed by Takanori Tsujimoto with a screenplay by Makoto Fukami (Psycho Pass), RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA was produced by Hiroyasu Shinohara and executive produced by Takashi Shimizu, with music by Kenji Kawai (Ghost in the Shell).
“The Creature” “Motion Capture Set Tour with Dante Carver” “CGI to Reality: Designing Vendetta”
Still gallery (30 sketches/designs) Filmmaker Audio Commentary (in Japanese) with Director Takanori Tsujimoto, Executive Producer Takashi Shimizu and Writer Makoto Fukami BONUS DISC with three featurettes: “BSAA Mission Briefing: Combat Arias” “Designing The World of Vendetta” “2016 Tokyo Game Show Footage”
Digital Extras Include:
Three Featurettes:
“The Creature” “Walk-around on set (motion-capture) with Dante Carver” “CGI to Reality: Designing Vendetta”
Still gallery (30 sketches/designs)
Filmmaker Audio Commentary (in Japanese) with Director Takanori Tsujimoto, Executive Producer Takashi Shimizu and Writer Makoto Fukami
DVD Bonus Materials Include:
Still gallery (30 sketches/designs)
Filmmaker Audio Commentary (in Japanese) with Director Takanori Tsujimoto, Executive Producer Takashi Shimizu and Writer Makoto Fukami
XLrator has announced the release details ad well as some visual goodies for Rusty Nixon's "Residue". The film hits iTunes and VOD July 18th. "Residue" stars James Clayton, Taylor Hickson, Costas Mandylor, Matt Frewer, and William B. Davis.
Private investigator Luke Harding (James Clayton) reads a book of sinister origins owned by seedy crime lord Mr. Fairweather (Matt Frewer). Unbeknownst to Luke, the book is a much sought-after supernatural artifact and Fairweather’s greatest rival, the enigmatic Mr. Lamont (William B. Davis), pursues Luke with his henchmen (Costas Mandylor, Michael Matic). While the criminal underworld is desperate to retrieve the book and harness its power for their own dark agendas, it’s evil begins to take root in Luke’s apartment; putting himself, his daughter (Taylor Hickson) and his secret love (Elysia Rotaru) in a fight for their lives… and their eternal souls.
Full Moon has revealed the new puppets for franchise reboot for "Puppet Master" series. With filming just wrapped for "Puppet Master : The Littlest Reich" the puppets were on show at Texas Frightmare. Check out the newlyredesigned versions of the iconic Puppet Master villains Blade and Tunneler, as well as the first look at a brand new puppet that looks like a mix between a frog and a clown. The puppets were redesigned and created by Tate Steinsiek.
Udo Kier, Thomas Lennon (Hellbaby), Jenny Pellicer, Nelson Franklin (Scott Pilgrim, Jobs), Charlyne Yi (Cloverfield), and Alex Beh, with genre fav Barbara Crampton (From Beyond, Re-Animator, You’re Next, Sun Choke), Tina Parker (“Breaking Bad”, The Final Destination), Skeeta Jenkins and the great Michael Paré (Streets on Fire) all star "Puppet Master : The Littlest Reich". Sonny Laguna and Tommy Wiklund direct. “Puppet Master: The Little Reich” centers on a recently divorced young man discovers a mint condition Blade doll in his deceased brother’s closet and plans to sell the toy at a convention in Texas celebrating the 30th anniversary of the infamous Toulon Murders. All hell breaks loose at during the auction when a strange force animates all of the various puppets throughout the convention as they go on a bloody killing spree.
Indican Pictures has teamed with director Brady Hall, to bring audiences 7 Witches. Shot near Seattle, Washington, the film is based on an ancient legend, in which a curse haunts the land. The film centrally stars: Persephone Apostolou, Danika Golombek, Megan Hensley and Mike Jones.
In the story, Cate and Cody are set to be wed. But, they have chosen the wrong spot and time. In this rural town, a coven of witches are set to bring a 100 year curse to fruition. Blood red revenge streaks across this isolated island, leaving Cate and Cody close to death.
7 Witches has just released in a few select theatres, this April. This showing will be followed by an early May home entertainment release. 7 Witches will be available through Video-on-demand and on DVD, this May 9th, 2017. The film will be released in an unrated format. And, Indican Vice President Jeff Benegar says of the film’s affect: “this film is creepy, scary and everything you want in a supernatural horror film!” Fans of horror can see for themselves true terror, this May!
The official synopsis: “As their big day approaches, Cate and Cody should be celebrating. They’ve got their family with them, they’ve rented an island for the big day. But, unbeknownst to them, their wedding falls on the day when a 100 year old curse comes to fruition. Instead of celebrating, they find themselves fighting for their lives as a coven of witches rise for revenge.”
The first trailer had been released for "The Dark Tower". The upcoming feature adaptation of Stephen King's work is due out August 2017 and directed by Nicolaj Arcel. The film is more of a follow up to the book series than direct adaptation.
"The Dark Tower" follows Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), the last Gunslinger, is locked in an eternal battle with Walter O'Dim (Matthew McConaughey), also known as the Man in Black. The Gunslinger must prevent the Man in Black from toppling the Dark Tower, the key that holds the universe together. With the fate of worlds at stake, two men collide in the ultimate battle between good and evil.
