Showing posts with label RLJ Entertainment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RLJ Entertainment. Show all posts


Image Entertainment recently announced the upcoming Blu-Ray release of "Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy". The film features exclusive interviews with over 100 key cast and crew from every Nightmare, including creator Wes Craven and Robert Englund (“Freddy Krueger”).

Special Features on the Blu-Ray includes, Extended Interviews, First Look: Heather Langenkamp's "I Am Nancy", For the Love of the Glove, Fred Heads: The Ultimate Freddy Fans, Horror's Hallowed Grounds: Return to Elm Street, Freddy vs. The Angry Video Game Nerd, Expanding the Video Game Universe: Freddy in Comic Books and Novels, The Music of the Nightmare: Conversations with Composers and Songwriters, Elm Street's Poster Boy: The Art of Matthew Joseph Peak, A Nightmare on Elm Street in 10 Minutes and Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Teaser Trailer. "Nightmare on Elm Street" "Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy" hits blu-ray on 1/21/2014.

Press Release:

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy,a “shockumentary” highlighting the horrifying history of Freddy Krueger, on Blu-ray for the very first time.

Featuring exclusive interviews with over 100 key cast and crew from every Nightmare, including creator Wes Craven and Robert Englund (“Freddy Krueger”), Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy will be available as a 2-Disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray January 21, 2014 for an SRP of $29.98.

Murderer. Dream Demon. The bastard son of a hundred maniacs. Any way you slice it, there can only be one man – one monster – who epitomizes those words: Freddy Krueger. For decades, he has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters and shows no signs of ever resting in peace. A Nightmare on Elm Street star Heather Langenkamp is your dream guide in this thrilling “shockumentary” that takes you deeper into Freddy’s realm than ever before, featuring exciting clips, never-before-seen photos, behind-the-scenes footage, conceptual art, publicity materials and exclusive interviews with over 100 key cast and crew from every Nightmare, including Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Jack Sholder, Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Chuck Russell, Jennifer Rubin, Renny Harlin, Lisa Wilcox, Tuesday Knight, Stephen Hopkins, Kelly Jo Minter, Rachel Talalay, Lisa Zane, Alice Cooper, Patrick Lussier, Miko Hughes, Monica Keena, Brendan Fletcher, Ronny Yu and many more. So get ready for Freddy in the definitive account of modern cinema’s eternal bogeyman and what has been called the most frightening and imaginative horror franchise in motion picture history!

Numerous Special Features Also Included

· Extended Interviews

· First Look: Heather Langenkamp's "I Am Nancy"

· For the Love of the Glove

· Fred Heads: The Ultimate Freddy Fans

· Horror's Hallowed Grounds: Return to Elm Street

· Freddy vs. The Angry Video Game Nerd

· Expanding the Video Game Universe: Freddy in Comic Books and Novels

· The Music of the Nightmare: Conversations with Composers and Songwriters

· Elm Street's Poster Boy: The Art of Matthew Joseph Peak

· A Nightmare on Elm Street in 10 Minutes

· Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Teaser Trailer


Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has send us over information about their upcoming DVD release "Sanitarium". The anthology horror film stars Malcolm McDowell (Halloween, “Franklin & Bash”) horror legend Robert Englund (Freddy vs. Jason, A Nightmare on Elm Street), John Glover (“Smallville”), Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls) and Lou Diamond Phillips in three horrifying stories.

No special features were announced. "Sanitarium" hits stores on 12/31.

Press Release:

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, proudly announces the release of the horror/thriller Sanitarium. Directed by Bryan Ortiz, Bryan Ramirez, and Kerry Valderrama, the film stars Malcolm McDowell (Halloween, “Franklin & Bash”) as the sinister Dr. Stenson. Sanitarium will be available on DVD and digital download on Dec. 31, 2013 for an SRP of $27.97.

Abandon everything you’ve ever believed about that brittle concept we call “reality” and prepare to enter a macabre netherworld of shadows, fiends and phantoms - a twisted realm of waking nightmares and warped minds, locked away in unrelenting torment. Welcome to the Sanitarium. Behind the walls of the Sanitarium, Dr. Stenson holds dominion over the inmates of a most unusual asylum. Horror Legend Robert Englund (Freddy vs. Jason, A Nightmare on Elm Street) also stars with John Glover (“Smallville”), Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls) and Lou Diamond Phillips in three chilling tales of unspeakable terror that will drive you over the edge of reason – and beyond!


Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment brand, recently announced that they've acquired the horror sequel "Wolf Creek 2" at this years American Film Market. Director Greg Mclean and John Jarrett returns for the sequel. The film also stars Shannon Ashlyn, Ryan Corr, and Phillipe Klaus. "Wolf Creek 2" is scheduled for 2014 release.

Press Release:

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, acquires the horror thriller WOLF CREEK 2 at the 2013 American Film Market. Original helmer and writer Greg Mclean returns to the sequel along with John Jarratt, who plays the film’s original antagonist. Shannon Ashlyn, Ryan Corr, and Phillipe Klaus also co-star. WOLF CREEK 2 is scheduled for a 2014 release. The announcement was made today by Image Entertainment’s Chief Acquisition Officer, Bill Bromiley.

“We are thrilled to work with Greg Mclean on the follow-up to his superbly made first feature film,” says Bromiley. “Mick Taylor is one of the most sadistic characters I have seen on screen and the sequel does not disappoint – it gets under the skin, we can’t wait to show horror fans!”

The sequel to the smash box office hit, WOLF CREEK 2 reunites viewers with the Australian outback and the film’s murderous bushman. The outback once more becomes a place of horror as another unwitting tourist becomes the prey for crazed, serial-killing pig-shooter Mick Taylor (John Jarratt).

WOLF CREEK 2 is co-written by Greg Mclean and Aaron Sterns and produced by Helen Leake, Steve Topic and Mclean.

The deal was negotiated by Mark Ward, Jess De Leo and Bromiley on behalf of RLJ Entertainment, by Ben Weiss at Paradigm, and by Peter Nelson and Joel VanderKloot at Nelson Davis Wetzstein LLP on behalf of the filmmakers.


Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment, has send us information for the 40th anniversary edition of "My Name is Nobody". The film stars Terence Hill (They Call Me Trinity) and Henry Fonda (Once Upon a Time in the West) and is directed by Tonino Valerii (Day of Wrath, My Dear Killer). Music is by Ennio Morricone (A Fistful of Dollars). No special features were announced at this time. "My Name is Nobody" hits stores on 11/5.

Press Release:

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of My Name is Nobody: 40th Anniversary Edition, an unforgettable Spaghetti Western presented in high definition for the first time. From Western legend Sergio Leone (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly), the film stars Terence Hill (They Call Me Trinity) and Henry Fonda (Once Upon a Time in the West) and is directed by Tonino Valerii (Day of Wrath, My Dear Killer). Music is by Ennio Morricone (A Fistful of Dollars). My Name is Nobody: 40th Anniversary Edition is available for the first time on Blu-ray for an SRP of $24.98 on Nov. 5, 2013.

From western legend Sergio Leone (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) comes a rollicking shoot-`em-up! Young, ambitious gunman Nobody (Terence Hill) sets his eye on his idol, gunslinger Jack Beauregard (Henry Fonda) who's intent on sailing off into retirement. Deciding his hero should go out with guns blazing, Nobody sets him up for a showdown with a pack of the deadliest bad guys in the West, triggering an unforgettable finale that's become an action comedy legend! Now available in pristine high definition, this is the definitive collector’s edition of this classic western.

For more information on My Name is Nobody: 40th Anniversary Edition, please visit:

http://www.us.rljentertainment.com/product/my-name-is-nobody/ba375c24-47d5-4708-83b1-9c0200cc1cd4


RLJ/ Image Entertainment has send us over stills for the upcoming crime drama "Blood" The film stars Paul Bettany (Iron Man 3), Stephen Graham (Boardwalk Empire), Mark Strong (Zero Dark Thirty), Brian Cox (The Bourne Identity) and is directed by Nick Murphy (The Awakening). "Blood" hits select theaters on 8/9.

Plot Synopsis:

The Fairburn brothers (Paul Bettany and Stephen Graham) are detectives who have lived under the shadow of their police chief father (Brian Cox) – a man known for doing whatever it takes to get a confession. When the brothers take an interrogation too far, they raise the suspicions of their colleague (Mark Strong) and suddenly find themselves having to cover up their own crimes.






"Blood": Official Trailer




In more Image Entertainment news, they've recently announced that they've acquired the US and Canadian rights to the upcoming action thriller "Tokarev". The film is set to star Nicolas Cage. The film begins physical production in Alabama in June with a early 2014 release date.

Press Release:

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has acquired all US and Canadian rights to Hannibal Classics’ new action-thriller Tokarev, starring Nicolas Cage. Tokarev (working title) is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2014. The deal was announced today by Image Entertainment’s Chief Acquisitions Officer, Bill Bromiley.

“We are excited to add this action-thriller to our slate next year,” said Bromiley. “Nicolas Cage elevates the film to new heights, reaching a wider audience not only domestically but internationally as well.”

Tokarev begins physical production in Alabama in June. Hannibal Classics’ sales division will handle worldwide sales and will be selling the film in Cannes.

“Our experience with Image Entertainment has always been positive,” says Hannibal Classics’ CEO and Tokarev Producer, Richard Rionda Del Castro. “The commitment of their key executives to aggressively distribute Hannibal Classics and Hannibal Pictures’ films makes us all winners. We are thrilled they have teamed with us once again and with equal dedication to Tokarev.”

Tokarev marks Spanish Director Paco Cabezas’ American debut. Final casting is underway. Joining Rionda Del Castro as Producer is Michael Mendelsohn. Executive Producers are Nicolas Cage, Patricia Eberle, Mike Nilon, Hayley Magouirk, Jim Agnew, Sean Keller, Cam Cannon, Martin J. Barab and Frederico Lapenda.

Tokarev tells the story of Paul Maguire (Cage), a former criminal in search of his daughter’s kidnappers.

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has acquired all U.S. rights to Winnie Mandela at the 2013 Cannes International Film Festival. Budgeted at $15 million, the film is an adaptation of Anné Mariè du Preez Bezdrob’s biography Winnie Mandela: A Life and is written and directed by Darrell J. Roodt.

Winnie Mandela stars Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls; Sex in the City) and Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow; Red Tails; Iron Man) and will be released in theaters Fall 2013. The film is presented by TD Jakes, and produced by André Pieterse (Ironwood Films) and Michael Mosca (Equinoxe Films). Bill Bromiley, Chief Acquisitions Officer for Image Entertainment, made today’s announcement.

“Both Jennifer Hudson (as Winnie) and Terrence Howard (as Nelson Mandela) deliver exceptional, solid performances,” said Bromiley. “We are honored to distribute the film and give audiences the opportunity to see Winnie Mandela’s powerful story.”

“Winnie Mandela has been a labor of love,” said director Darrell J. Roodt. “We wanted to uphold the prestige of the Mandela name and tell her story as accurately and respectfully as possible. We took great pride and responsibility in creating this movie, and we are proud to release the never-before-seen dramatic love story this Fall. The brilliant acting by Jennifer and Terrence, supported by the excellent cinematography and outstanding title song by six time Academy Award nominee Diane Warren (sung by Jennifer Hudson), make this film incomparable.”

“This movie offers American audiences a rare opportunity to visit the amazing beauty of South Africa from a theater seat,” said TD Jakes, CEO of TDJ Enterprises. “But even more, it is an epic look at love and liberty and the great expense incurred to attain and maintain either. It is our honor to inspire a wider audience to sample the drama of a love life painted on the canvas of Apartheid. Image Entertainment and RLJ, we applaud you for having the courage to unveil this compelling story on screen.”

Winnie Mandela explores the personal and political life of the wife of renowned activist and former South African President, Nelson Mandela (Terrence Howard). The film tells the compelling story of one woman’s journey as she fights for the freedom of the man she loves and for the freedom of her people during the Apartheid era. Winnie Mandela depicts the struggle to keep the Mandela dream alive amidst her husband’s life imprisonment, her own time in solitary confinement, and her battle to overcome controversies that followed her through the years.


RLJ Entertainment (formally Image Entertainment) has send us over information for their upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray release of "Tomorrow You're Gone". The upcoming film stars Stephen Dorff (Blade), Michelle Monaghan (Source Code) and Willem Dafoe (Spider-Man) and is directed by David Jacobson (Down In The Valley). "Tommorow You're Gone" hits stores on May 14th.

Press Release:

For Charlie Rankin, all he wanted was a chance to begin a new life. Fate – and other forces – had different plans. Image Entertainment, Inc., a subsidiary of RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE), announces the May 14th Blu-ray™ and DVD release of Tomorrow You’re Gone. Directed by David Jacobson (Down In The Valley), the film stars Stephen Dorff (Blade), Michelle Monaghan (Source Code) and Willem Dafoe (Spider-Man). Fans are guaranteed to stay on the edges of their seats with this all-star action-filled crime thriller. Tomorrow You’re Gone pushes the limits and shows how far a man will go to clear the debt he owes and save the one he loves. The SRP of the Blu-ray™ is $29.97 and $27.97 for the DVD, as well as available via digital download. Pre-book is 4/16/13.

Charlie Rankin (Dorff) is out of prison, but not out of trouble. Indebted to the man who saved his life behind bars (Dafoe), Charlie must now carry out a murder to settle the score. But things start to change for Charlie when he meets Florence (Monaghan), a mysterious and beautiful lost soul who sees the good hidden beneath his tough exterior. When the hit goes bad, it's Charlie's life that is on the line, and he'll have to figure out how to settle his debts – and keep Florence out of danger – before his past catches up to him.