Lionsgate recently announced the upcoming Blu-Ray and DVD release of Josh Whedon's (The Avengers, Serenity) take of the Shakespearean play "Much Ado About Nothing". The film stars Amy Acker (The Cabin in the Woods, TV’s “Angel”), Alexis Denisof (TV’s “Angel,” TV’s “How I Met Your Mother”), Reed Diamond (Moneyball, TV’s “Franklin & Bash”), Nathan Fillion (TV’s “Castle,” TV’s “Firefly”), Clark Gregg (The Avengers) and Fran Kranz (The Cabin in the Woods).

Special FEatures on the DVD and Blu-Ray include “Much Ado About Making Nothing” featurette, “Bus Ado About Nothing” featurette, Audio commentary with screenwriter/director Joss Whedon, Audio commentary with screenwriter/director Joss Whedon and cast and “Sigh No More” music video. "Much Ado About Nothing" hits store shelves on 10/8.

Press Release:

From acclaimed director Joss Whedon comes a “truly delightful, charming, sexy” (BlackBook) and modern retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless tale, Much Ado About Nothing, arriving on Blu-ray Disc (plus Digital HD UltraViolet), DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet) and Digital Download on October 8 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Much Ado About Nothing will also be available two weeks prior to the Blu-ray and DVD release with a September 24 Video on Demand premiere date. The film features an all-star cast from many of Whedon’s cult favorite projects including Amy Acker (The Cabin in the Woods, TV’s “Angel”), Alexis Denisof (TV’s “Angel,” TV’s “How I Met Your Mother”), Reed Diamond (Moneyball, TV’s “Franklin & Bash”), Nathan Fillion (TV’s “Castle,” TV’s “Firefly”), Clark Gregg (The Avengers) and Fran Kranz (The Cabin in the Woods).

Much Ado About Nothing is a contemporary spin on Shakespeare’s classic comedy about sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick – offering a sensual, tragic and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.

Winner of the IFF Boston Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature, the Much Ado About Nothing Blu-ray Disc and DVD includes two audio commentaries – one with screenwriter/director Joss Whedon and a separate one with Whedon and his cast – along with two featurettes and a music video. The Much Ado About Nothing Blu-ray Disc and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.

BLU-RAY/DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
• “Much Ado About Making Nothing” featurette
• “Bus Ado About Nothing” featurette
• Audio commentary with screenwriter/director Joss Whedon
• Audio commentary with screenwriter/director Joss Whedon and cast
• “Sigh No More” music video

"The Cabin in the Woods" hits theaters today and this is definitly one film that horror fans should check out. Lionsgate has send us over premiere photo with the cast of the film from the LA premiere, which happened earlier in the week. Special Thanks to Eric Charbonneau for providing the photos.

Plot Synopsis:

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.

If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.

Produced by Whedon and directed by Goddard from a script by both, the film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford.

Lionsgate has send over new stills for the most anticipated horror release of 2012, "The Cabin in the Woods". The film has been gaining a lot of buzz, ever since the film's world premiere at this year's SXSW Film Festival. It's the debut film from "Cloverfield" screenwriter Drew Goddard and is co-written and executive produced by Joss Whedon (The Avengers). "The Cabin in the Woods" hits theaters on April 13th.

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

Plot Synopsis:

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.

If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.

Produced by Whedon and directed by Goddard from a script by both, the film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford.

Lionsgate presents a Mutant Enemy production.

"The Cabin in the Woods": Official Trailer

EPIX recently announced that they will streaming a Q&A session with the filmmakers of "The Cabin in the Woods" live from the SXSW film festival on March 11th at 1PM at EpixHD.com. Joss Whedon and director Drew Goddard will be on hand to answer fan questions about the film. You can submit your questions through Facebook and Twitter and follow everything at EpixHD.com, HitFix.com and through EPIX, Lionsgate & HitFix Facebook pages. "The Cabin in the Woods" hits theaters on April 13th.

You can visit the film's facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/TheCabinintheWoods?bookmark_t=page and follow the conversation on Twitter using #CabinInTheWoods


Press Release:

EPIX, the multiplatform premium service, will present EPIX Live: Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, Sunday March 11th at 1 pm ET / 12 noon CT live from the South By Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas. Whedon (writer) and Goddard (writer/director) will discuss their new horror film, The Cabin in the Woods, which will open the Festival on March 9. Lionsgate will release The Cabin in the Woods in theaters everywhere on April 13th.

The live chat is open to all fans, who can submit questions through Facebook and Twitter, chat with other participants and follow the conversation streamed on EpixHD.com, HitFix.com and through EPIX, Lionsgate & HitFix Facebook pages. The interactive Q & A will be hosted by Drew McWeeny, Film Editor of the movie and entertainment news site, HitFix.

“I’m thrilled that I'm going to serve as the moderator for what I hope should be a freewheeling dialogue between these guys and the audience,” said McWeeny. “If you've been itching to ask Whedon and Goddard anything, this is your chance. And, knowing these guys and their fans, it's going to be a smart conversation.”

EPIX Live is an interactive forum that allows fans to connect with their favorite artists via live Q&A sessions streamed at EpixHD.com. Previous EPIX Live sessions have featured Kevin Smith, Seth MacFarlane, Lewis Black, William Shatner and other performers and filmmakers engaging large active fan bases. “EPIX Live gives users the unique opportunity to connect one-on-one with their favorite directors, producers and actors,” said Keary Hanan, EPIX VP Editorial and Executive Editor of EpixHD.com. “We're excited to team up with our partner, Lionsgate, this Sunday to give fans access to Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard so they can get all their burning questions about The Cabin in the Woods answered!”

To participate in EPIX Live: Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, follow the conversation on Twitter #CabinInTheWoods.

About The Cabin in the Woods

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.

If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.

Produced by Whedon and directed by Goddard from a script by both, the film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford.

Lionsgate presents a Mutant Enemy production.
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One of the most anticipated film of this year's SXSW Film Festival is the world premiere of the Joss Whedon produced film "The Cabin in the Woods". Lionsgate has recently released two official trailers and the film's official poster. The film marks the directorial debut of Drew Goddard, who wrote the screenplay to the 2008 hit "Cloverfield" and stars Chris Hemsworth(Thor), Richard Jenkins (Let Me In), Bradley Whitford(The West Wing). The film will be having its world premiere, as the opening film of the 2012 SXSW film festival on March 9th. If you can't make it to the premiere, Lionsgate has set the film with an April 13th release date.

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

Plot Synopsis:

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen.

If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.

Produced by Whedon and directed by Goddard from a script by both, the film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford.

Lionsgate presents a Mutant Enemy production.

Upcoming Screenings:

Friday, March 9: 7:00PM
Paramount Theatre
Austin, Texas

"The Cabin in the Woods": Official Trailer

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