THE FORGE
AVAILABLE TO BUY ON DIGITAL
TUESDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2024


LONDON, UK (15/10/24) Aspen Kennedy (Blackstock Boneyard, A Day to Die) stars as Isaiah Wright in Christian-drama, THE FORGE. Just out of high school with no clear direction for his future, Isaiah is feeling the pressure from his determined single mother, portrayed by Pricsilla Shirer (War Room, Overcomer), and a successful businessman named Joshua Moore, portrayed by Cameron Arnett (Faith of Angels, Overcomer), to make something of his life. With the guidance of his mother’s prayers and biblical mentorship from Joshua, Isaiah embarks on a journey to uncover a purpose far greater than he ever imagined.

THE FORGE is available to Buy or Rent on Digital from Tuesday 22nd October 2024, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.


I SAW THE TV GLOW
AVAILABLE TO BUY OR RENT ON DIGITAL NOW!


LONDON, UK (15/10/24) A chilling blend of horror and supernatural drama, I SAW THE TV GLOW sees two teenagers, Owen and Maddy, become addicted to a late-night TV show. As their daily lives begins to merge with a world of fantasy, Owen struggles to adapt to the breakdown of reality around him…

I SAW THE TV GLOW is directed by Jane Schoenbrun (We’re All Going to the World’s Fair) and stars Justice Smith (All the Bright Places, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) and Brigette Lundy-Paine (Bombshell, Bill & Ted Face The Music).

I SAW THE TV GLOW is brought to you by A24, an independent entertainment company known for producing and distributing bold, original, and unconventional films and television shows.

I SAW THE TV GLOW is available to Buy or Rent on Digital from Monday 14th October 2024, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Synopsis
Teenager Owen (Justice Smith) is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate (Brigette Lundy-Paine) introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.

I SAW THE TV GLOW has a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes and is rated 15.


DON’T MESS WITH PAMELA ANDERSON IN BARB WIRE

SCI-FI CULT CLASSIC 4K COLLECTABLE STEELBOOK AVAILABLE  FROM 21 OCTOBER

16th October 2024, London UK – Sci-fi action favourite BARB WIRE gets a lavish UHD Steelbook release on 21st October from Altitude.

Years before audiences went wild for comic book adaptations, Pamela Anderson blazed a trail in the sexy, action-packed sci-fi thriller BARB WIRE, based on Chris Warner’s graphic novel. Also starring genre favourites Temuera Morrison (The Mandalorian),  Steve Railsback (Turkey Shoot), Udo Kier (Flesh For Frankenstein) and Clint Howard (Evilspeak), and stylish directed by David Hogan (Most Wanted), BARB WIRE was described by Roger Ebert as having ‘a high energy level, and a sense of deranged fun’.

From its jaw-dropping opening sequence to the high powered, explosive finale, BARB WIRE is a relentlessly entertaining ride. The beautifully produced, collectable UHD Steelbook includes a brand new 4K HDR restoration, new interviews, sexy outtakes, and much more. Remember – don’t call her babe!

SYNOPSIS: Barb Wire is the sexiest, toughest woman in Steel Harbor, a city marked by chaos and crime, providing a home for a new kind of mercenary. If you’ve got a problem, Barb Wire is the solution. She’ll use any weapon – including her body – to take what she wants, crossing the line for no man, until the day Axel Hood hits town. He’s on a mission and Barb is the only one who can get him out alive. Will Barb help the man who once betrayed her? There’s only one thing you can be sure of… she can get anything you want, for a price. Are you ready to pay…?

SPECIAL FEATURES:

  • New 4K HDR restoration from the original negative with Dolby Vision by Turbine
  • New 5.1 and 2.0 mix
  • New interviews with producer Todd Moyer (18 mins), costume designer Rosanna Norton (18 mins) and visual effects supervisor Chris Brown (16 mins)
  • Sexy Outtakes (9 mins)
  • Making-of (15 mins)
  • Promo featurette (6 mins)
  • Trailers

BARB WIRE IS RELEASED ON 4K UHD STEELBOOK FROM 21st OCTOBER


RELIVE THE WORLDS OF STUDIO LAIKA WITH CORALINE  AND MORE ON 4K STEELBOOK THIS HOLIDAY

Stop-motion animated classics Coraline, The Boxtrolls, ParaNorman, 

Kubo & The Two-Strings available to pre-order now!


London, UK, 17 October  2024  – This holiday season, treat the family or the film collector in your life to the critically acclaimed films of LAIKA, who set a new benchmark for stop-motion animation. Anime Limited, in association with LAIKA, are excited to reveal the brand-new 4K UHD & Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbooks for these cult classic films, which are available to pre-order now from all good retailers.

Directed by Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas) and widely considered one of the best animated films of all time, the dark fantasy Coraline celebrates its 15th anniversary by leading the line-up alongside the fantasy comedy The Boxtrolls on 2nd December 2024, with the family horror ParaNorman and action fantasy Kubo and the Two Strings following on 16th December. The films all received Academy Award nominations for Best Animated Film in their respective release years, with Kubo and the Two Strings also winning the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Films. Returning these celebrated films to the wider market just in time for the holidays marks Anime Limited’s continued commitment to celebrated animated film and physical media, even beyond Japanese animation.

Each title will be available on both 4K UHD & Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook (limited to 2,000 copies each across all retailers), as well as Standard Edition Blu-ray. Pre-orders are open now in the United Kingdom, Ireland and France, and will also be available in Italy, Germany, Benelux, Spain, and Portugal through PLAION PICTURES.

Synopsis:

From Henry Selick, the director of The Nightmare Before Christmas and James And The Giant Peach, comes a visually stunning stop-motion feature!

Coraline Jones is bored in her new home until she finds a secret door that leads into a world that’s just like her own … but better! But when this fantastical adventure turns dangerous and her “other” mother tries to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness and bravery to get home.

The 4K UHD and Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook includes the film on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, while the Standard Edition Blu-ray includes the film on one Blu-ray disc.

Bonus Features (included on the Blu-ray disc) include Making Of featurettes, an audio commentary with director Henry Selick and composer Bruno Coulais, concept art, deleted scenes, and more.

Audio: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish

Runtime: 101 minutes

Synopsis:

From the creators of Coraline and ParaNorman comes a magical family adventure about heroes of all shapes and sizes: The Boxtrolls. Quirky, mischievous and goodhearted, these box-wearing creatures have lovingly raised a human boy named “Eggs” in a charming cavern below the bustling streets of Cheesebridge. But when evil Archibald Snatcher (Ben Kingsley) decides to capture the lovable misfits, it’s up to Eggs (Isaac Hempstead Wright) and his feisty young friend, Winnie (Elle Fanning), to save the Boxtrolls. Also featuring the voice talents of Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Toni Collette and Tracy Morgan.

The 4K UHD and Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook includes the film on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, while the Standard Edition Blu-ray includes the film on one Blu-ray disc.

Bonus Features (included on the Blu-ray disc) include Making Of featurettes, an audio commentary with directors Graham Annable and Anthony Stacchi, concept art, and more.

Audio: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish

Runtime: 96 minutes

Synopsis:

From the makers of Coraline comes the story of Norman, a boy who must use his ability to see and speak with the dead to save his town from a centuries-old curse. In addition to spooky zombies, he’ll also have to take on mysterious ghosts, wily witches, and, worst of all, clueless grown-ups. But this young ghoul whisperer will soon find his paranormal abilities pushed to their otherworldly limits.

Featuring the voice talents of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Leslie Mann, Jeff Garlin and John Goodman, it’s a frightfully funny and magically thrilling adventure for the whole family in eye-popping stop-motion.

The 4K UHD and Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook includes the film on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, while the Standard Edition Blu-ray includes the film on one Blu-ray disc.

Bonus Features (included on the Blu-ray disc) include Making Of featurettes, an audio commentary with writer/director Chris Butler and Co-Director Sam Fell, concept art, and more.

Audio: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish

Runtime: 92 minutes

Synopsis:

From the acclaimed animation studio LAIKA (Coraline) comes an epic original action adventure featuring the voice talents of Academy Award® winners* Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey. Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.

*Charlize Theron: 2003: Best Actress In A Leading Role, Monster, Matthew McConaughey: 2013: Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role, Dallas Buyer’s Club

The 4K UHD and Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook includes the film on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, while the Standard Edition Blu-ray includes the film on one Blu-ray disc.

Bonus Features (included on the Blu-ray disc) include Making Of featurettes, an audio commentary with director/producer Travis Knight, concept art, an audio descriptive track, and more.

Audio: English, French, Spanish

Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish

Runtime: 96 minutes



HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON 

NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY OR RENT ON DIGITAL, AND TO BUY ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD

LONDON, UK (21/10/24) Zachary Levi (Shazam!, Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again) and Zooey Deschanel (Elf, TV’s ‘New Girl’) star in the whimsical and imaginative adventure, HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON, available to Buy or Rent on Digital and to Buy on Blu-ray™ and DVD from Monday 21st October 2024, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON is directed by Carlos Saldanha (Ice Age, Rio), and also stars Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, Bird Box), Benjamin Bottani (Bromates, TV’s ‘The Chosen’), Jemaine Clement (What We Do In The Shadows, Men In Black 3), Tanya Reynolds (Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’, Emma), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Da Vinci Code), Ravi Patel (Dashing Through The Snow, The Time Capsule), Pete Gardner (Blowing Up Right Now, Leave ‘Em Laughing) and Camille Guaty (TV’s ‘Prison Break’, ‘The Good Doctor’)Synopsis
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life – and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own. Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades.

Blu-ray and DVD Bonus Materials include:

  • Deleted Scenes:
    • Gary At The Police Station
    • Death By Chocolate
    • Vendor Interview
    • Moose On The Loose At Ollies
    • Porcupine Break In
    • Porcupine Diner Disruption
    • Harold & The Crosswalk
  • Featurettes:
    • How To Draw Harold, Porcupine & Moose
    • How Do You Spell Imigination?
  • “Colors” Sing Along
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON has a runtime of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and is rated PG.

It’s time to get your Creep on Second Sight Films style, as their latest Limited Edition Blu-ray Box set is announced for release on 9th December 2024 and will also be available in standard edition.

‘Is there anything creepier than someone who’s just a little too friendly? That frightening line between sociable and sociopath is one that Creep plays with to thrilling effect’ The Guardian

‘A lo-fi horror of social awkwardness… constantly prods at the boundaries of what might be considered strange but ultimately harmless behaviour and leaves the audience with a sticky question: at what point would you run away, at the risk of seeming rude?’ Empire

Lauded as one of Empire’s 50 best horrors of the 21st Century Creep has been described as ‘Among the funniest and scariest horror-comedies of this century’ (Deep Focus Review) and now the acclaimed horror is the next in line for the Second Sight Films Limited Edition treatment this winter.

This creepy feature is directed, co-written by and starring Patrick Brice as cash-strapped videographer Aaron, who answers an online ad for a one-day job in a remote mountain town and heads deep into the unknown, documenting the journey on his trusty camera. On arrival, he meets his new employer – Josef – played in a wickedly unhinged turn by Mark Duplass, who shares the brief… he’s a dying man who wants Aaron to film his video message for his unborn child…

But as the day progresses, his requests get stranger and then darker and his behaviour become increasingly more bizarre… dare you watch the footage that unfolds?

Creep Limited Edition Blu-ray Box set is set for release on 9 December 2024 and will also be available as a Standard Edition. The set is presented in a stunning rigid slipcase complete with new artwork by Luke Headland and comes packed with a slew of brilliant special features including a new commentary, interviews and a live Q & A with cast and crew, a deleted scene, an alternative ending and more.

Don’t sleep on, get your Creep on with this must-have Limited Edition.



AFRAID
AVAILABLE TO BUY ON DIGITAL TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2024

LONDON, UK (22/10/24) John Cho (The Graduates, Identity Theif) and Katherine Waterston (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Logan Lucky) star in sci-fi horror AFRAID, from director Chris Weitz (Twilight: New Moon, About A Boy). Curtis (Cho) and his family are chosen to test AIA, a cutting-edge digital family assistant. Equipped with sensors and cameras, AIA quickly learns their routines and anticipates their needs, but soon becomes overprotective, ensuring that nothing – and no one – stands in the family’s way…

AFRAID is available to Buy or Rent on Digital from Tuesday 29th October 2024, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Synopsis
In AFRAID, Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way.

AFRAID has a runtime of approximately 1 hour 24 minutes and is rated 15.

Celebrate Halloween with Hammer Horror’s Captain Kronos 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Release

50 Years of Captain Kronos – A Cult Classic Revived

LONDON, UK (31/10/24): This Halloween, Hammer Films invites horror fans to experience an unparalleled celebration of the studio’s legendary legacy. The highly anticipated 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray™ release of a brand-new 4K restoration of Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter becomes available for pre-order on Thursday 31st October, marking the cult classic’s 50th anniversary.

The home entertainment announcement kicks off Hammer Films’ 90th anniversary celebrations including a partnership with Sky Arts for the premiere of Deep Fusion Films’ new documentary Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters, a deep dive into the iconic studio’s legacy which will be shown exclusively on Sky Arts at 9pm on 31st October. Throughout November, Sky Arts is then screening a selection of classic Hammer horror to honour the 90th anniversary on 9th November.

Hammer Films brings cult classic Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter back to life as the first stunning 4K restoration from the new Hammer team, under John Gore’s leadership. Written and directed by the legendary Brian Clemens (The Avengers, The Professionals) and originally released in 1974, this swashbuckling horror film has been meticulously restored from the original film negatives. It will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a limited collector’s edition 5-disc set (2 * UHD discs and 3 * Blu-rays™) enclosed within a high-end, leather-feel slipcase with debossed red foil titling. Available for pre-order on 31st October, the limited collector’s edition features:

  • Three presentations of the film: UK Theatrical, US Theatrical and As-Filmed Versions
  • Brand-new documentary on Brian Clemens’ life and work by Chris Chapman, featuring interviews with Brian’s colleagues, friends and family
  • Brand-new introductions and commentary by Hammer icon and star Caroline Munro and Brian Clemens’ sons, Sam and George
  • Previously unseen interviews with Brian Clemens and star Horst Janson
  • Brand new artwork by world-renowned artist Graham Humphreys
  • High-end collectible packaging featuring the 5 discs, a double-sided poster, art cards, new booklet on the making of this cult classic and 100-page comic featuring a reprint of the Kronos strips from the legendary 1970s magazine The House of Hammer

A film that has only grown in significance since its 1974 release, it mixes swashbuckling action with horror; a bold and innovative departure for Hammer and one that continues to inspire filmmakers today.

This release not only revives a Hammer classic but reaffirms the studio’s commitment to restoring its cinematic treasures for today’s horror enthusiasts and dedicated collectors worldwide.

It is the first 4K restoration from John Gore’s Hammer team and an essential collector’s edition that offers a deep dive into the film’s creation and legacy. With extensive bonus materials, including new rare interviews and archival commentaries, it offers fans an unprecedented look behind the scenes of one of Hammer’s most innovative films.

“Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter represents the adventurous spirit of Hammer in the 1970s – a bold blend of horror, action and fantasy that was ahead of its time. This 4K restoration allows us to finally present the film in its full glory, and I’m thrilled that it’s the first of many Hammer Films restorations.” says John Gore, Hammer Films’ CEO and Chairman.

Leading lady Caroline Munro reflects “I have such fond memories of working on Captain Kronos. It was a true passion project and seeing it restored in 4K is like watching it with new eyes. Fans are in for a real treat with this release – it looks stunning and captures all the excitement we felt making it.”

Sam Clemens, son of writer/director Brian Clemens, echoes this sentiment: “My father was always proud of Captain Kronos. He saw it as a fresh take on the vampire mythos and a character who could have spawned a series. This 4K restoration is the version he would have wanted fans to experience.”

Pre-order the limited edition Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray on 31st October