Summit Entertainment recently released information for the upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray release of "Red 2". Returning for "Red 2" are Bruce Willis (The Expendables), Helen Mirren (The Queen),John Malkovich (Burn After Reading) and Mary-Louise Parker (Showtime’s “Weeds”) with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Anthony Hopkins joining the cast for this installment.

Special Features on the DVD and Blu-Ray include “The Red 2 Experience” behind-the-scenes featurette, Deleted Scenes and Gag Reel. "Red 2" hits stores on November 26th.

Press Release:

The high-octane follow-up to the worldwide hit, Red 2 arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD UltraViolet), DVD (plus Digital Ultraviolet),Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View on November 26 from Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE Company. The film will be available on Digital HD two weeks early on November 12. Bruce Willis (The Expendables) stars as retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses who must reunite his unlikely team of elite operatives to take on a new set of enemies on a mission that is “smart, sexy and packs a wallop!”(AM New York). Featuring an outstanding all-star cast including John Malkovich (Burn After Reading) and Mary-Louise Parker (Showtime’s “Weeds”), along with Anthony Hopkins (Thor) and Helen Mirren (The Queen), Red 2 proves the best never rest.

Retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses (Willis) and his team set out on a global quest to track down a missing, next-generation lethal device that can change the balance of world power. To succeed, they'll need to survive an army of relentless assassins, ruthless terrorists and power-crazed government officials, all eager to get their hands on the technologically advanced super weapon. Outgunned and outmanned, they have only their cunning wits, old-school skills and each other to rely on as they try to save the world – and stay alive in the process.

The Red 2 Blu-ray Disc and DVD bonus materials include “The Red 2 Experience,” an in-depth look at the film’s characters, weapons, spy gadgets and stunts, as well as deleted scenes and a gag reel and will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.99 and $29.95, respectively.

BLU-RAY/DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
• “The Red 2 Experience” behind-the-scenes featurette
• Deleted Scenes
• Gag Reel

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment recently released details for the upcoming Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack release of "Hitchcock" The film didn't fare well at the box office, but its hoping for a better showing. The film features a big cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Toni Collette and Jessica Biel.

Special  features on  the Blu-Ray include Deleted Scene, Becoming the Master: From Hopkins to Hitchcock, Obsessed with Hitchcock, Sacha Gervasi’s Behind the Scenes Cell Phone Footage, Hitchcock Cell Phone PSA, The Story, The Cast, Danny Elfman Maestro, Hitch and Alma, Remembering Hitchcock, Commentary with Sacha Gervasi and Stephen Rebello,Theatrical Traile. "Hitchcock" hits Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack on March 12th.

Press Release:

Oscar® winners Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren* are spellbinding in this provocative story about the making of one of cinema’s most iconic films. Plagued by both a reckless ego and nagging self-doubt, Hollywood legend Alfred Hitchcock (Hopkins) becomes obsessed with a grisly murder story that the studios won’t back. Determined, he risks his reputation, his home and even the love of his wife Alma (Mirren), as he sets out to make the film. Ultimately, Hitch wins Alma over, and the two collaborate to create an enduring masterpiece – Psycho. Also starring Scarlett Johansson, Toni Collette and Jessica Biel, Hitchcock is “a knockout from start to finish” (Rex Reed, New York Observer).

*Hopkins: 1991, Actor, The Silence of the Lambs. Mirren: 2006, Actress, The Queen.

Blu-ray Special Features

• Deleted Scene
• Becoming the Master: From Hopkins to Hitchcock
• Obsessed with Hitchcock
• Sacha Gervasi’s Behind the Scenes Cell Phone Footage
• Hitchcock Cell Phone PSA
• The Story
• The Cast
• Danny Elfman Maestro
• Hitch and Alma
• Remembering Hitchcock
• Commentary with Sacha Gervasi and Stephen Rebello
• Theatrical Trailer

Fox Searchlight recently released more stills for their upcoming film "Hitchcock". The film based on one of the most influential filmmakers of our time, Alfred Hitchcock. It features an all star cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Jessica Biel, and Scarlett Johansson. "Hitchcock" hits select theaters beginning November 23rd.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official website at: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/hitchcock/

Plot Synopsis:

HITCHCOCK is a love story about one of the most influential filmmakers of the last century, Alfred Hitchcock and his wife and partner Alma Reville. The film takes place during the making of Hitchcock’s seminal movie Psycho.

While this wouldn't fit our Horrorpalozza theme, this is an interested film that yours truly is looking forward too and has something to do with one Hollywood's greatest directors.

Fox Searchlight recently released the first stills and official trailer for their upcoming film "Hitchcock". the film features an all star cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston, Toni Collette and Jessica Biel and focuses on the making of Hitchcock's "Psycho". "Hichcock" is slated to hit theaters in limited release on November 23rd.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official website at: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/hitchcock/

Plot Synopsis:

HITCHCOCK is a love story about one of the most influential filmmakers of the last century, Alfred Hitchcock and his wife and partner Alma Reville. The film takes place during the making of Hitchcock’s seminal movie Psycho.

"Hitchcock" Official Trailer

IFC Films recently send us over the official trailer for the upcoming Rowan Joffe film "Brighton Rock". The film starring Sam Riley, Andrea Riseborough, Helen Mirren, and John Hurt will be opening in NY and LA on August 26th.

Plot Synopsis:

With the aesthetics of a British gangster flick and the soul of classic film noir, screenwriter Rowan Joffe's debut feature BRIGHTON ROCK tells the story of Pinkie, an ambitious teenage gangster who will stop at nothing to make a name for himself in Britain's sinister world of organized crime. His aspirations are nearly derailed when Rose, a naïve local waitress, stumbles upon evidence linking him to a revenge killing. To keep his alibi alive, Pinkie seduces Rose, weaving a chilling web of deception and passion, violence and love. Set in the picturesque seaside resort of Brighton, England, the film updates Graham Greene's iconic 1939 novel to 1964-at the height of Britain's Mods and Rockers riots-and stars the sexy, up-and-coming British pair Sam Riley (CONTROL, ON THE ROAD), in a performance of intense cunning and charm, and Andrea Riseborough (MADE IN DAGENHAM and the upcoming W.E. directed by Madonna) as the young couple. Veterans Helen Mirren and John Hurt co-star as friends who set out to protect Rose from Pinkie and the dangerous world she is quickly falling into. Rowan Jaffe's first feature is a triumph, perfectly capturing Graham Greene's violent and sexually daring masterpiece.

"Brighton Rock": Official Trailer

IFC Film recently send us over a still and information for one of their upcoming releases, "Brighton Rock", which marks screenwriter Rowan Joffe's ("28 Weeks Later", "The American") directorial debut. The film stars Sam Riley, Andrea Riseborough, Helen Mirren, John Hurt and Andy Serkis.

Plot Synopsis:

Screenwriter Rowan Joffe's debut feature BRIGHTON ROCK embraces the classic elements of film noir and the British gangster film to tell the story of Pinkie, a desperate youth who is hell bent on clawing his way up through the ranks of organized crime. When a young and very innocent waitress, Rose, stumbles on evidence linking him to a revenge killing, he sets out to seduce her to secure her silence. The film stars up-and-coming British actors Sam Riley (CONTROL, ON THE ROAD) and Andrea Riseborough (MADE IN DAGENHAM, NEVER LET ME GO) as the young couple. Veterans Helen Mirren and John Hurt co-star as two friends who set out to save Rose from Pinkie's deviant designs. BRIGHTON ROCK is based on the iconic 1939 Graham Greene novel of innocence and evil but the action has been updated to 1964 Britain, the year the Mods and the Rockers were rioting across the South Coast. The 60s were also the era of the great British gangster, the kind of working class hero, the frightened and ambitious Pinkie longs to be.

"Brighton Rock" opens on Friday, August 26th in New York. National rollout to follow.

Focus Features announced recently that it will be distributing Miramax's "The Debt", which stars Helen Mirren and Sam Worthington.

The espionage thriller The Debt will be distributed for Miramax by Focus Features and Universal Pictures International (UPI). Focus will release The Debt in the U.S. nationwide on Wednesday, August 31st, and UPI will release the film internationally.

Directed by Academy Award nominee John Madden (Shakespeare in Love), The Debt stars Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington (Avatar, Clash of the Titans), Jessica Chastain (soon to be seen in The Tree of Life), Marton Csokas (Universal’s upcoming Dream House), Jesper Christensen (Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace), Ciarán Hinds (Focus’ Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day), and two-time Academy Award nominee Tom Wilkinson. The screenplay, by Matthew Vaughn & Jane Goldman and Peter Straughan, is adapted from the 2007 Israeli film Ha-Hov. The producers of The Debt are Mr. Vaughn and Kris Thykier through Marv Films, Eitan Evan, and Eduardo Rossof; Tarquin Pack is the film’s executive producer.

The story begins in 1997, as shocking news reaches retired Mossad secret agents Rachel (played by Ms. Mirren) and Stefan (Mr. Wilkinson) about their former colleague David (Mr. Hinds). All three have been venerated for decades by their country because of the mission that they undertook back in 1966, when the trio (portrayed, respectively, by Ms. Chastain, Mr. Csokas, and Mr. Worthington) tracked down Nazi war criminal Vogel (Mr. Christensen) in East Berlin. At great risk, and at considerable personal cost, the team’s mission was accomplished – or was it? The suspense builds in and across two different time periods, with startling action and surprising revelations.

Mike Lang, CEO of Miramax, said, “We are very pleased to announce our partnership with Focus and UPI. The Debt continues Miramax’s proud history of producing the highest-quality films, with the most respected talent and directors. We believe the film will be well-received by audiences worldwide, and it will be a powerful addition to the Miramax library.”

“Given Focus’ tradition of dramatic thrillers that unfold in exotic locations, The Debt makes for a worthy addition to our 2011 release slate,” said Focus CEO James Schamus. “The picture is taut with nail-biting tension, and spotlights powerful performances from its gifted cast. We are also excited to partner with Miramax and its new team.”

“What was a strong script has become an excellent film – and the kind of terrific thriller that works so well in the international marketplace. Everyone at UPI is proud to be distributing the picture,” said UPI president, international production and acquisitions Christian Grass.

Producer Kris Thykier commented, “We are delighted that Focus and Universal Pictures International have come on board. Their enthusiasm for the movie is palpable, their track record is second to none, and we couldn’t wish for better partners. We are especially grateful to the new Miramax for their commitment to finding the right home for the film.”