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FAIRFAX, VA – (AUGUST 20, 2009) This Fall, Time Life commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame with an unprecedented, comprehensive collection of performances compiled from a quarter century of induction celebrations. The ROCK AND...

Michael Krause www.foundrycomm.com FAIRFAX, VA – (AUGUST 20, 2009) This Fall, Time Life commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame with an unprecedented, comprehensive collection of performances compiled from a quarter century of induction celebrations. The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE DVD collection boasts 125 remarkable performances by the most influential and significant figures in rock music history, as well as the speeches, toasts and roasts by which these members of rock royalty salute each others’ accomplishments. History is made when legendary artists such as Mick Jagger and Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen and Bono, Crosby, Stills & Nash and Tom Petty, take the stage for once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE set includes nine DVDs, eight of these featuring an assortment of performances spanning more than two decades of ceremonies, as well as induction and acceptance speeches, and never-before-seen backstage and rehearsal footage. A ninth DVD features The Concert For The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, a star-studded concert event which opened the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland in 1995. Never before available, the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE DVD set is an unparalleled rock ‘n’ roll experience - over 24 hours of rare and exclusive performances and footage – and a must-own for every music fan.]]> TIME LIFE CELEBRATES THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME WITH A LANDMARK DVD COLLECTION OF 125 HISTORIC INDUCTION CEREMONY PERFORMANCES ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE Available Exclusively Through Time Life On October 20th, The 9-DVD Set Includes 125 Performances From Rock Music Royalty, Including History-Making On-Stage Musical Collaborations Over Nine Hours of Bonus Features Include 52 Unforgettable Induction Speeches and Never-Before-Seen Backstage and Rehearsal Footage AVAILABLE ONLY ONLINE AT WWW.ROCKHALLDVDS.COM OR WWW.TIMELIFE.COM FAIRFAX, VA – (AUGUST 20, 2009) -This Fall, Time Life commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame with an unprecedented, comprehensive collection of performances compiled from a quarter century of induction celebrations. The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE DVD collection boasts 125 remarkable performances by the most influential and significant figures in rock music history, as well as the speeches, toasts and roasts by which these members of rock royalty salute each others’ accomplishments. History is made when legendary artists such as Mick Jagger and Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen and Bono, Crosby, Stills & Nash and Tom Petty, take the stage for once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE set includes nine DVDs, eight of these featuring an assortment of performances spanning more than two decades of ceremonies, as well as induction and acceptance speeches, and never-before-seen backstage and rehearsal footage. A ninth DVD features The Concert For The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, a star-studded concert event which opened the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland in 1995. Never before available, the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE DVD set is an unparalleled rock ‘n’ roll experience - over 24 hours of rare and exclusive performances and footage – and a must-own for every music fan. On October 20, the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE 9-DVD set will be available for purchase exclusively online for $119.96 via the DVD website www.RockHallDVDs.com or www.TimeLife.com. Each year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors rock music’s pioneering figures during prestigious, black-tie ceremonies. Rock’s biggest stars induct their biggest influences and contemporaries, with heartfelt, wise and witty speeches. Over the years, Paul McCartney has inducted John Lennon, Paul Simon has inducted Stevie Wonder, Steven Tyler has inducted AC/DC, Elton John has inducted The Beach Boys, and in turn, Elton John was inducted by Axl Rose. ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE includes a staggering 52 of these tributes, all complete and unedited. But, it’s during the live performance part of the ceremony when rock history is really made. With egos set aside, the artists take the stage and deliver once-in-a-lifetime performances, often with a truly mind-blowing combination of talent, such as Mick Jagger performing with Bruce Springsteen, REM with Eddie Vedder, The Band with Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck with Jimmy Page. As Robbie Robertson once commented, “It’s an opportunity to see musical combinations we may never see again as long as we live,” Case in point, 1988’s ceremony featured a jaw-dropping performance of The Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There” with George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty, Mick Jagger and Billy Joel. The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME LIVE DVD set includes 125 of these musically historic performances, from Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry rockin’ “Roll Over Beethoven” at the inaugural ceremony in 1986, to Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Ron Wood, Joe Perry, Flea, and Metallica’s rendition of “The Train Kept A-Rollin’” at this year’s ceremony in April. As a bonus, a ninth DVD contains the 1996 Concert For The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame featuring an all-star line-up including John Mellencamp, Bon Jovi, Lou Reed, Soul Asylum, The Allman Brothers, Sheryl Crow, The Kinks, Ann and Nancy Wilson, John Fogerty, James Brown and Al Green. The Rock and Roll of Fame Foundation and Museum’s anniversary celebration will extend beyond the DVD set, with both a book and two groundbreaking concerts this fall. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The First 25 Years, chronicling 25 years of induction ceremonies, will be published by Collins Design (an imprint of HarperCollins) in September. In October, the Hall of Fame will present two live concert events at Madison Square Garden in New York, featuring performances by Eric Clapton, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin, Metallica, Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, and U2. About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and Museum: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was established 25 years ago by legendary record executive Ahmet Ertegun and a group of music business executives to honor the artists that have defined rock and roll and have inspired and continue to inspire a generation. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is the nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission both through its operation of a world-class museum designed by I.M. Pei in Cleveland, Ohio that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as educational programs. About Time Life Time Life and the Time Life logo are registered trademarks of Time Warner Inc. and affiliated companies, used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc., which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc. or Time Inc. Headquartered in Fairfax VA, Direct Holdings Americas Inc.'s history began in 1961 as Time Life a direct marketing division of Time Incorporated specializing in books. The business has been operated as a separate company since the mid-1970s when it relocated to Virginia, and has since grown to become one of the world’s largest direct marketers of audio and video products throughout North America, Europe and Australia. The Company has set the standard in the direct response industry by pioneering direct marketing techniques and building one of the most trusted and recognized brands in commerce. The Company now also sells its products through major traditional and non-traditional retailers around the world as well as via the Internet. The Company was sold in 2003 to private investors. Online Exclusive Collection includes: 9 DVDs in deluxe collector’s packaging 125 one-of-a-kind live performances 54 complete Hall of Fame induction speeches “The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” commemorating the opening of the museum in Cleveland in 1995 featuring performances by John Mellencamp, Eric Burdon and Bon Jovi, Aretha Franklin, Lou Reed and Soul Asylum, The Allman Brothers and Sheryl Crow, The Kinks, Ann and Nancy Wilson, John Fogerty, James Brown, and Al Green. 9-plus hours of never-before-seen backstage and rehearsal footage. 9 essays from award winning music journalists and historians Rob Bowman, Holly George-Warren, Michael Hill, Dave Marsh, Charlie McCardell and Andy Schwartz PERFORMANCES BY: AC/DC, Aerosmith, The Allman Brothers, The Band, Jeff Beck, Bee Gees, Chuck Berry, Blondie, Bon Jovi, Ruth Brown, Jackson Browne, Lindsey Buckingham, Eric Burdon, Jerry Butler, Solomon Burke, The Byrds, Johnny Cash, Chubby Checker, Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Cream, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Sheryl Crow, Bo Diddley, The Doors, Melissa Etheridge, Flea, Fleetwood Mac, John Fogerty, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Green Day, Dave Grohl, Buddy Guy, Emmylou Harris, Dhani Harrison, Taylor Hawkins, Isaac Hayes, Don Henley, John Lee Hooker, Bruce Hornsby, The Isley Brothers, Etta James, Mick Jagger, Jefferson Airplane, Billy Joel, Kid Rock, B.B. King, Ben E. King, The Kinks, Jonny Lang, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Jeff Lynne, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Mamas & The Papas, Martha & the Vandellas, Dave Mason, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Stevie Nicks, The O’Jays, Roy Orbison, Jimmy Page, Parliament-Funkadelic, Joe Perry, Tom Petty, Wilson Pickett, The Pretenders, Prince, Queen, Bonnie Raitt, The Rascals, R.E.M., Lou Reed, The Righteous Brothers, Robbie Robertson, The Ronettes, Axl Rose, Santana, Percy Sledge, Soul Asylum, Bruce Springsteen, The Staple Singers, Patti Smith, Booker T. & the MG’s, James Taylor, Traffic, Tina Turner, U2, The Who, Ann & Nancy Wilson, Steve Winwood, Ron Wood, ZZ Top # # # ]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.158 2009-07-31T17:27:18Z 2009-07-31T17:44:47Z

World War II encompassed some of America’s greatest triumphs and most bitter defeats and HISTORY™ ULTIMATE COLLECTIONS: WORLD WAR II is a comprehensive and intimate survey of this epic war. This August, in time to mark the 70th anniversary of...

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com World War II encompassed some of America’s greatest triumphs and most bitter defeats and HISTORY™ ULTIMATE COLLECTIONS: WORLD WAR II is a comprehensive and intimate survey of this epic war. This August, in time to mark the 70th anniversary of the beginning of “The Last Great War” and the 65th anniversary of D-Day, A&E Home Entertainment will release HISTORY™ ULTIMATE COLLECTIONS: WORLD WAR II: THE WAR IN EUROPE AND THE PACIFIC, a new, value-priced edition of their essential anthology on the greatest war of the twentieth century:]]> TO COMMEMORATE THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEGINNING OF WORLD WAR II COMES A NEW, VALUE-PRICED EDITION OF A&E HOME ENTERTAINMENT’S BEST-SELLING COLLECTION HISTORY™ ULTIMATE COLLECTIONS: WORLD WAR II: THE WAR IN EUROPE AND THE PACIFIC Over Six Comprehensive Hours of WWII Action Unfolds Across 15 HISTORY™ Documentaries in This 4-Disc Set for $24.95SRP IN STORES AUGUST 25 NEW YORK, NY -- World War II encompassed some of America’s greatest triumphs and most bitter defeats and HISTORY™ ULTIMATE COLLECTIONS: WORLD WAR II is a comprehensive and intimate survey of this epic war. This August, in time to mark the 70th anniversary of the beginning of “The Last Great War” and the 65th anniversary of D-Day, A&E Home Entertainment will release HISTORY™ ULTIMATE COLLECTIONS: WORLD WAR II: THE WAR IN EUROPE AND THE PACIFIC, a new, value-priced edition of their essential anthology on the greatest war of the twentieth century. Across four discs and over six hours, HISTORY™ has collected 15 of its greatest World War II documentaries, each packed with original archival footage, interviews with military experts and historians, and gripping reenactments. First, home audiences will be granted a commanding view of the battles and strategy, the men and machines, and the horror and heroism in eight documentaries that chronicle THE WAR IN EUROPE. Documentaries include “The Greatest Conflict”, “North Africa: The Desert War”, “The Beachhead at Anzio”, “D-Day: The Normandy Invasion”, “Pursuit to the Rhine”, “The Bomber Offensive: Air War in Europe”, “The Battle of the Bulge” and “The Battle of Germany”. Next, experience the drama and intensity of World War II’s turbulent Pacific Theater through extraordinary footage and intense expert commentary with seven documentaries that comprise THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC, including “Island Hopping: The Road Back”, “Jungle Warfare: New Guinea to Burma”, “Air War in the Pacific”, “The Bloody Ridges of Peleliu”, The Return to the Phillipines”, “Okinawa: The Last Battle” and “Admiral William ‘Bull’ Halsey: Naval Warrior” A&E Home Entertainment, part of the Consumer Products Division of A&E Television Networks (AETN) is a video distributor of non-theatrical programming, featuring collectible DVD editions of the high quality programming from A&E Network and HISTORY™, as well as acquired classic programming. A&E Home Entertainment brings the best of critically acclaimed entertainment presented in award-winning packaging to the special interest category. For more information about ordering these and other titles from the A&E Home Entertainment Collection, call (212) 206-8600 (TRADE ONLY). Consumers please call 1-800-933-6249 (A&E). In addition to placing orders by phone, A&E Home Entertainment products may be purchased online at ShopAETV.com.]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.157 2009-07-31T16:24:50Z 2009-07-31T16:46:00Z

They rob, kill, and terrorize, and, each day, their bloody fingerprints are indelibly imprinted into American history. This is the world of GANGLAND. On August 25, delve deep into the brutal bloodlines of America’s gangs -- from Memphis and St....

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com They rob, kill, and terrorize, and, each day, their bloody fingerprints are indelibly imprinted into American history. This is the world of GANGLAND. On August 25, delve deep into the brutal bloodlines of America’s gangs -- from Memphis and St. Louis to Dallas, Charlotte and Detroit -- as SEASON FOUR of GANGLAND goes to the darkest corners of the country to infiltrate some of the most dangerous terrain in the world. Packed with rarely seen footage and compelling interviews with gang members and law enforcement, GANGLAND: THE COMPLETE SEASON FOUR contains all 12 eye-opening episodes in a 3-disc set for $34.95SRP…only from A&E Home Entertainment]]> THIS AUGUST, A&E HOME ENTERTAINMENT HITS THE MEAN STREETS WITH THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF THE GROUNDBREAKING HISTORY™ SERIES OFFERING UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS INTO AMERICA’S MOST LETHAL GANGS GANGLAND: THE COMPLETE SEASON FOUR From the Violent Streets of St. Louis to the Mexican Mafia and Colorado’s Sons of Silence, This 3-Disc Set ($34.95SRP) Features All 12 Raw, Chilling Episodes of the Top-Rated Series IN STORES AUGUST 25 NEW YORK, NY – They rob, kill, and terrorize, and, each day, their bloody fingerprints are indelibly imprinted into American history. This is the world of GANGLAND. On August 25, delve deep into the brutal bloodlines of America’s gangs -- from Memphis and St. Louis to Dallas, Charlotte and Detroit -- as SEASON FOUR of GANGLAND goes to the darkest corners of the country to infiltrate some of the most dangerous terrain in the world. Packed with rarely seen footage and compelling interviews with gang members and law enforcement, GANGLAND: THE COMPLETE SEASON FOUR contains all 12 eye-opening episodes in a 3-disc set for $34.95SRP…only from A&E Home Entertainment. This groundbreaking series from HISTORY™ -- watched by a cumulative audience of more than 45 million viewers -- offers unprecedented access to the inner workings of the country’s most feared and notorious gangs. Laced with incisive historical analysis, GANGLAND: THE COMPLETE SEASON FOUR features exclusive interviews with law enforcement specialists who paint a violently accurate and compelling portrait of gang life in America, while providing insight into why these gangs exist, how they operate, their increasingly destructive methods, and the alarming rate at which they’re spreading to suburban and rural areas. It is a rare glimpse into a world rarely seen by the uninitiated, yet poisoning countless neighborhoods all across the country. Chilling and real, GANGLAND: THE COMPLETE SEASON FOUR takes a raw look into 12 of the country's most dangerous gangs on 3 DVDs: Volume 1: “Highway to Hell” features the “Avenues”, one of LA’s most powerful Hispanic street gangs; Secret and nomadic meth dealers, the Pagans, are the focus of “Devil’s Fire”; Chicago’s Latin Kings “Divide and Conquer” in an episode featuring the largest, most brutal, and most organized Latino gang in the country; and, “Kill ‘em All” targets Detroit’s notorious gang, The Best Friends. Volume 2: In Memphis, Tennessee, a select group of drug dealers and killers banded together to form the Love Murdering Gangsters in “Kill or Be Killed”; “Boys of Destruction” highlights the fierce and deadly rivalry between St. Louis’ Boys of Destruction and The Horseshoe Posse; the FBI is cracking down on The Aryan Brotherhood of Texas in “Aryan Terror” and “Silent Slaughter” Boys of Destruction, The Aryan Brotherhood, Volume 3: “Killing Snitches” details the end Charlotte’s Hidden Valley Kings, who controlled the cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana trade; Portland, Oregon’s brutal Hoover Criminals are the scourge of the city in “Everbody Killers”; “Dead Man Inc.” focuses on the whites-only gang, which started out as contract killers in Maryland’s prison system, but has now spread across the mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States and “Biker Wars 2” depicts one of the biggest gang wars in history: The Hell’s Angels vs. the Mongols Motorcycle Club. Get close, but not too close, to America's criminal underworld with GANGLAND: THE COMPLETE SEASON FOUR, a must-see for true crime enthusiasts and anyone concerned with this growing threat to American life. A&E Home Entertainment, part of the Consumer Products Division of A&E Television Networks (AETN) is a video distributor of non-theatrical programming, featuring collectible DVD editions of the high quality programming from A&E Network and HISTORY™, as well as acquired classic programming. A&E Home Entertainment brings the best of critically acclaimed entertainment presented in award-winning packaging to the special interest category. For more information about ordering these and other titles from the A&E Home Entertainment Collection, call (212) 206-8600 (TRADE ONLY). Consumers please call 1-800-933-6249 (A&E). In addition to placing orders by phone, A&E Home Entertainment products may be purchased online at ShopAETV.com.]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.156 2009-07-31T16:16:57Z 2009-07-31T16:24:42Z

Strap on your sandals and sharpen your swords, as a riveting portrayal of some of the most exciting battles of ancient history – as well as the tales of betrayal, lust, conquest and brutality that often accompanied them – come...

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com Strap on your sandals and sharpen your swords, as a riveting portrayal of some of the most exciting battles of ancient history – as well as the tales of betrayal, lust, conquest and brutality that often accompanied them – come to life with BATTLES BC: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE, an eye-opening new series from HISTORY™. Utilizing the stunning green screen technology and live-action stunts that enliven Hollywood blockbusters, the series lavishly illustrates the battle strategies, tactics, and weapons of some of the greatest military legends in history. And on August 25, join A&E Home Entertainment as this bloody flashback to eight epic empirical battles debuts in a 2-disc DVD set, giving a remarkable understanding to home audiences of what exactly it meant to be a “world beater”.]]> THIS AUGUST, EPIC ANCIENT BATTLES – FROM RAMSES AND CAESAR TO HANNIBAL AND ALEXANDER THE GREAT – ARE BROUGHT TO STUNNING VISUAL LIFE IN A DYNAMIC NEW SERIES FROM HISTORY™ BATTLES BC: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE Eight Authentic Reenactments of the Greatest Empirical Battles of All Time, Along with Expert Interviews, Fill This Action-Packed 2-Disc Set for $19.95SRP…Only From A&E Home Entertainment IN STORES AUGUST 25 NEW YORK, NY – Strap on your sandals and sharpen your swords, as a riveting portrayal of some of the most exciting battles of ancient history – as well as the tales of betrayal, lust, conquest and brutality that often accompanied them – come to life with BATTLES BC: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE, an eye-opening new series from HISTORY™. Utilizing the stunning green screen technology and live-action stunts that enliven Hollywood blockbusters, the series lavishly illustrates the battle strategies, tactics, and weapons of some of the greatest military legends in history. And on August 25, join A&E Home Entertainment as this bloody flashback to eight epic empirical battles debuts in a 2-disc DVD set, giving a remarkable understanding to home audiences of what exactly it meant to be a “world beater”. Their feats are legendary. Serving as a blueprint for warfare thousands of years later, the strategic military prowess of ancient warriors are still analyzed today. And HISTORY, utilizing dynamic visuals similar in style to those used in the box-office sensation 300, BATTLES BC travels to ancient times to showing how leaders from the ancient world fared in some of the greatest conflicts in history. Viewers will have the opportunity to explore the strategies, tactics and weapons used by the ancient commanders Hannibal, David, Moses, Joshua, Ramses, Caesar and Alexander as each episode dramatically exposes the truths and myths behind the legendary feats of the mythic heroes and villains who didn’t just wage war, but invented it. Providing fresh insight into the icons and events that helped shape the course of ancient history, BATTLES BC: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE includes all eight historic re-creations on two DVDs. Disc One features “Hannibal: The Annihilator”, “David: Giant Slayer”, “Joshua: Epic Slaughter”, “Caesar: Super Siege” and Disc Two features “Moses: Death Chase”, “Alexander: Lord of War”, “Ramses: Raging Chariots”, and “Judgment Day at Marathon”. A&E Home Entertainment, part of the Consumer Products Division of A&E Television Networks (AETN) is a video distributor of non-theatrical programming, featuring collectible DVD editions of the high quality programming from A&E Network and HISTORY™, as well as acquired classic programming. A&E Home Entertainment brings the best of critically acclaimed entertainment presented in award-winning packaging to the special interest category. For more information about ordering these and other titles from the A&E Home Entertainment Collection, call (212) 206-8600 (TRADE ONLY). Consumers please call 1-800-933-6249 (A&E). In addition to placing orders by phone, A&E Home Entertainment products may be purchased online at ShopAETV.com.]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.155 2009-07-31T16:04:56Z 2009-07-31T16:16:53Z

Sun Tzu was the Nostradamus of warfare and his book “Art of War”, though written 2,400 years ago, has never been out of print and is still the ultimate how-to guide for winning at war – or at sports, business...

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com Sun Tzu was the Nostradamus of warfare and his book “Art of War”, though written 2,400 years ago, has never been out of print and is still the ultimate how-to guide for winning at war – or at sports, business or life. In this top-rated HISTORY™ special based on the immortal treatise, Tzu’s words are brought to rich life in ART OF WAR, a compelling, feature-length documentary, debuting on DVD August 25 for $14.95SRP…only from A&E Home Entertainment.]]> SUN TZU’S LEGENDARY VICTORY MANUAL COMES TO RICH LIFE IN A TOP-RATED HISTORY™ SPECIAL DEBUTING ON DVD THIS AUGUST ART OF WAR The Feature-Length Documentary on the Influential 2,400 Year-Old Military Treatise Features Spectacular Recreations of Epic Battles Throughout History and Illustrates Lessons Learned From Battlefield to Boardroom IN STORES AUGUST 25 NEW YORK, NY – Sun Tzu was the Nostradamus of warfare and his book “Art of War”, though written 2,400 years ago, has never been out of print and is still the ultimate how-to guide for winning at war – or at sports, business or life. In this top-rated HISTORY™ special based on the immortal treatise, Tzu’s words are brought to rich life in ART OF WAR, a compelling, feature-length documentary, debuting on DVD August 25 for $14.95SRP…only from A&E Home Entertainment. “All warfare is based on deception,” said Sun Tzu and ART OF WAR is a visually stunning, graphic novel-esque special that weaves together the epic story of the feted military leader himself, and relives a war in which his tactics posthumously saved a city from defeat – a victory at war that paved the way toward the unification of China. An emotional, epic and ultimately visual understanding of Sun Tzu’s lessons, the stories of other great historic battles -- from Rome and the Civil War to WWII and present day -- help to illustrate that on any battlefield – be it war, life or even sports or business -- those who understand strategy are the most dangerous weapons of all. A&E Home Entertainment, part of the Consumer Products Division of A&E Television Networks (AETN) is a video distributor of non-theatrical programming, featuring collectible DVD editions of the high quality programming from A&E Network and HISTORY™, as well as acquired classic programming. A&E Home Entertainment brings the best of critically acclaimed entertainment presented in award-winning packaging to the special interest category. For more information about ordering these and other titles from the A&E Home Entertainment Collection, call (212) 206-8600 (TRADE ONLY). Consumers please call 1-800-933-6249 (A&E). In addition to placing orders by phone, A&E Home Entertainment products may be purchased online at ShopAETV.com.]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.154 2009-07-31T15:36:48Z 2009-07-31T16:04:43Z

From a seething ocean of radioactive, molten rock to a refuge for life as we know it, Earth has undergone a staggering series of cataclysmic transformations in its long and epic history. Assailed relentlessly for millions of years by meteorites,...

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com From a seething ocean of radioactive, molten rock to a refuge for life as we know it, Earth has undergone a staggering series of cataclysmic transformations in its long and epic history. Assailed relentlessly for millions of years by meteorites, our once toxic and hostile planet has been covered in water and in ice, and seen the rise and sundering of continents, the creation of an atmosphere, and, ultimately, the beginning of life. This August, join A&E Home Entertainment and HISTORY™ for a seat on a breathtaking roller coaster ride through Earth’s 4.5 billion year history with HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE and HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE BLU-RAY. The groundbreaking program will be available as a 4-disc collector’s set ($39.95SRP) featuring all 13 episodes from the first season, as well as a Blu-ray single ($29.95SRP), delivering the visually stunning premiere – with its breathtaking vistas and cutting-edge CGI – in high definition.]]> THIS AUGUST, BUCKLE IN FOR A BREATHTAKING ROLLERCOASTER RIDE THROUGH EARTH’S AMAZING 4.5 BILLION YEAR HISTORY HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE & HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE BLU-RAY The 4-Disc Collector’s Set ($39.95SRP) Includes All 13 Episodes From the Literally Groundbreaking HISTORY™ Series; the Blu-Ray Single ($29.95SRP) Delivers the Original Documentary in Stunning HD IN STORES AUGUST 25 NEW YORK, NY – From a seething ocean of radioactive, molten rock to a refuge for life as we know it, Earth has undergone a staggering series of cataclysmic transformations in its long and epic history. Assailed relentlessly for millions of years by meteorites, our once toxic and hostile planet has been covered in water and in ice, and seen the rise and sundering of continents, the creation of an atmosphere, and, ultimately, the beginning of life. This August, join A&E Home Entertainment and HISTORY™ for a seat on a breathtaking roller coaster ride through Earth’s 4.5 billion year history with HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE and HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE BLU-RAY. The groundbreaking program will be available as a 4-disc collector’s set ($39.95SRP) featuring all 13 episodes from the first season, as well as a Blu-ray single($29.95SRP), delivering the visually stunning premiere – with its breathtaking vistas and cutting-edge CGI – in high definition. Using historical clues and the expertise of renowned geologists, HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE goes back in time to reveal how powerful forces have shaped the planet, with each episode dedicated to examining a single global location. Based on top-rated special and best-selling DVD, the expanded 13-part series features new forensic science techniques, state-of-the-art CGI, stunning on-location footage, evidence from geologists in the field, and clear, dramatic graphics which dramatically reveal how these immensely powerful, and at times violent, forces of geology have formed our planet. From the Great Lakes to Iceland, the San Andreas Fault to Krakatoa, HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE travels the globe to reveal the physical processes that have shaped some of the most well-known locations and geological phenomena in the world. For an even more awe-inspiring viewing experience, armchair geologists, historians and laymen alike will thrill to HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE BLU-RAY. The premiere documentary that launched the series – drawing 1.5 million viewers and critical acclaim -- journeys back in time to show the creation of Earth’s land masses, the birth of the first complex creatures, and devastating extinctions -- before speculating on the future when all life becomes extinct. A&E Home Entertainment, part of the Consumer Products Division of A&E Television Networks (AETN) is a video distributor of non-theatrical programming, featuring collectible DVD editions of the high quality programming from A&E Network and HISTORY™, as well as acquired classic programming. A&E Home Entertainment brings the best of critically acclaimed entertainment presented in award-winning packaging to the special interest category. For more information about ordering these and other titles from the A&E Home Entertainment Collection, call (212) 206-8600 (TRADE ONLY). Consumers please call 1-800-933-6249 (A&E). In addition to placing orders by phone, A&E Home Entertainment products may be purchased online at ShopAETV.com. ]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.153 2009-07-31T15:26:53Z 2009-07-31T15:36:44Z

The iconic and masterful Bruce Lee brought martial arts to the masses and broke through the stereotypical portrayal of Asians in American film before his untimely death at the age of 32. Coming off its powerhouse premiere on HISTORY™, A&E...

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com The iconic and masterful Bruce Lee brought martial arts to the masses and broke through the stereotypical portrayal of Asians in American film before his untimely death at the age of 32. Coming off its powerhouse premiere on HISTORY™, A&E Home Entertainment presents HOW BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD, a raw, behind-the-scenes look into the fascinating, yet abbreviated, life of the legendary film and martial arts superstar. On August 25, film and martial arts fans will have the opportunity to discover the real Bruce Lee with this intimate feature-length documentary packed with rare home movies and insightful interviews, plus a collectible Bruce Lee poster. ]]> ON THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS UNTIMELY DEATH, JOIN HISTORY™ FOR A RAW LOOK INSIDE THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF AN ICONIC MARTIAL ARTS LEGEND HOW BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD Intimate Feature-Length Portrait is Packed With Rare Home Movies And Interviews With Quentin Tarantino and Ang Lee, Jackie Chan, John Woo, Brett Ratner, LL Cool J and Many More, Plus a Collectible Bruce Lee Poster for $19.95SRP IN STORES AUGUST 25 NEW YORK, NY—The iconic and masterful Bruce Lee brought martial arts to the masses and broke through the stereotypical portrayal of Asians in American film before his untimely death at the age of 32. Coming off its powerhouse premiere on HISTORY™, A&E Home Entertainment presents HOW BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD, a raw, behind-the-scenes look into the fascinating, yet abbreviated, life of the legendary film and martial arts superstar. On August 25, film and martial arts fans will have the opportunity to discover the real Bruce Lee with this intimate feature-length documentary packed with rare home movies and insightful interviews, plus a collectible Bruce Lee poster. Produced in cooperation with Lee’s family, HOW BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD takes a novel and informative approach into how the actor and martial arts legacy has shaped and influenced the world since his death in 1973. The special takes the viewer across the United States, Asia and Europe exploring Lee’s influence on popular culture worldwide -- even joining daughter Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father’s roots in Hong Kong nearly fifty years after Lee arrived to make his first kung fu film. This cinematic journey pieces together rare family archival footage owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation, together with in-depth interviews with those inspired by Lee, including: actor Jackie Chan, comedian Eddie Griffin, rappers LL Cool J and RZA, Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee, renowned film directors John Woo and Brett Ratner, comedian Margret Cho, actor/martial arts expert Donny Yen, former World Champion Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and award-winning filmmakers Quentin Tarantino and Ang Lee, among others. Lee’s friend and business partner, famed Hong Kong film producer Raymond Chow, also gives a rare interview. Bruce Lee was influenced by one of the world’s most ancient cultures and, in turn, made an enormous impact on the modern world. And it was Lee’s own creation of Jeet Kune Do (JKD) or Way of the Intercepting Fist delivered a revolutionary approach to fighting that would change martial arts forever. From his role as Kato on television’s "Green Hornet" to his groundbreaking debut film Enter the Dragon, Lee forever obliterated the stereotype of how Asian characters would be portrayed on screen. With no one able to fill the void after his death, a rash of Bruce Lee look-alikes and copycat films emerged inspiring a whole new film genre. He was an actor, icon, and skilled martial artist able to perform super human feats that have yet to be equaled, such as the two finger push-up and a lethal blow known as the one-inch punch. HOW BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD pays tribute to the man and his legacy, offering viewers new insight into the most influential martial artist of the twentieth century. A&E Home Entertainment, part of the Consumer Products Division of A&E Television Networks (AETN) is a video distributor of non-theatrical programming, featuring collectible DVD editions of the high quality programming from A&E Network and HISTORY™, as well as acquired classic programming. A&E Home Entertainment brings the best of critically acclaimed entertainment presented in award-winning packaging to the special interest category. For more information about ordering these and other titles from the A&E Home Entertainment Collection, call (212) 206-8600 (TRADE ONLY). Consumers please call 1-800-933-6249 (A&E). In addition to placing orders by phone, A&E Home Entertainment products may be purchased online at ShopAETV.com. ]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.152 2009-07-31T14:56:09Z 2009-07-31T15:26:25Z

Following his critically-acclaimed, award-winning performance in 2008’s Milk, rising star James Franco (Pineapple Express, Spider Man) stars opposite the captivating Sienna Miller (Factory Girl, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) in CAMILLE. Franco portrays an ex-con who tries to elude...

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com Following his critically-acclaimed, award-winning performance in 2008’s Milk, rising star James Franco (Pineapple Express, Spider Man) stars opposite the captivating Sienna Miller (Factory Girl, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) in CAMILLE. Franco portrays an ex-con who tries to elude the consequences of the law by embarking on a honeymoon to Niagara Falls with his unsuspecting new bride, Miller. But in this delightfully twisted tale of undying love, one wrong turn can change everything – as an unexpected accident sets the couple on a magical journey ripe with comedy, romance and adventure. Also starring the immortal David Carradine (Kill Bill, “Kung Fu”), Ed Lauter (Mulholland Falls, Seabiscuit) and Scott Glenn (W., Nights in Rodanthe), CAMILLE arrives in stores on September 15 as a simultaneous direct-to-DVD and Blu-ray release ($24.98 SRP each) from National Entertainment Media. ]]> A LOT CAN HAPPEN ON THE ROAD TO HAPPILY EVER AFTER… JAMES FRANCO AND SIENNA MILLER STAR IN A ROMANTIC COMEDY ABOUT A MARRIAGE THAT TRULY IS FOREVER CAMILLE This New, Direct-to-DVD/Blu-ray Release from National Entertainment Media Also Stars David Carradine, Ed Lauter and Scott Glenn New York, NY – Following his critically-acclaimed, award-winning performance in 2008’s Milk, rising star James Franco (Pineapple Express, Spider Man) stars opposite the captivating Sienna Miller (Factory Girl, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) in CAMILLE. Franco portrays an ex-con who tries to elude the consequences of the law by embarking on a honeymoon to Niagara Falls with his unsuspecting new bride, Miller. But in this delightfully twisted tale of undying love, one wrong turn can change everything – as an unexpected accident sets the couple on a magical journey ripe with comedy, romance and adventure. Also starring the immortal David Carradine (Kill Bill, “Kung Fu”), Ed Lauter (Mulholland Falls, Seabiscuit) and Scott Glenn (W., Nights in Rodanthe), CAMILLE arrives in stores on September 15 as a simultaneous direct-to-DVD and Blu-ray release ($24.98 SRP each) from National Entertainment Media. Theirs was the wedding nobody wanted to see… Camille (Miller), the sweetest girl in all of Kentucky, just married the only man she has ever loved, Silas (Franco), a bad boy with a sordid past. The problem is Silas could care less about Camille and is hoping to use their “fantasy” honeymoon as a way to escape parole and flee to Canada. But on the way to Niagara Falls, events take a sudden, unexpected turn when their motorcycle collides with a passing truck. Camille pulls herself from the wreckage and seems unscathed, but soon Silas discovers that perhaps she didn’t survive the accident after all. It’s a long, winding road to happily ever after, and Camille is convinced that Niagara Falls will change Silas for the better. She may be right. Something magical is happening to both of them, and now Camille won’t let anything stand in the way of their life together… not even her own mortality! CAMILLE also features a strong supporting cast, which includes David Carradine as a mystical roving show horseman, Scott Glenn as Camille’s soft-hearted uncle and Ed Lauter as a tough by-the-book lawman, who’s determined to bring Silas in. The off-beat, honeymoon gone-awry road movie is the first feature film directed by Gregory Mackenzie. It was produced by Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy (Million Dollar Baby, The Godfather), Steve Markoff, Dan Grodnik, Bruce McNall, Gregory Mackenzie and Brett Walsh. Written by Nick Pustay with a score by Mark Mancina (Training Day, August Rush), CAMILLE was shot on location in Toronto and Niagara Falls. It is rated PG-13 but the MPAA for some violence and brief partial nudity. About National Entertainment Media Launched in 2008, National Entertainment Media (NEM) is dedicated to delivering compelling, star-powered films to consumers through a variety of distribution channels including DVD /Blu-ray and new media. Boasting top-notch production values and many of Hollywood’s leading actors, NEM’s slate of films includes the romantic comedy Baby on Board, starring Heather Graham, Jerry O’Connell, John Corbett and Lara Flynn Boyle; the action-thriller Night Train, featuring Danny Glover, Leelee Sobieski and Steve Zahn; and Camille, a road trip/romantic comedy starring James Franco, Sienna Miller and David Carradine. For more information on NEM’s upcoming features, visit www.nationalentertainmentmedia.com. ]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.151 2009-07-31T14:44:23Z 2009-07-31T14:55:48Z

The CBS mini-series event MISTRAL’S DAUGHTER was the hot topic around the water cooler in 1984, and now the provocative adaptation of Judith Krantz’s #1 New York Times Best-Seller arrives on DVD for the very first time. The opulent 6-hour...

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com The CBS mini-series event MISTRAL’S DAUGHTER was the hot topic around the water cooler in 1984, and now the provocative adaptation of Judith Krantz’s #1 New York Times Best-Seller arrives on DVD for the very first time. The opulent 6-hour production stars Stacy Keach (W., “Prison Break") as the arrogant but brilliant French painter Julien Mistral, and Stefanie Powers (“Hart to Hart”, McLintock) as his beautiful muse. Lee Remick (The Omen, Days of Wine and Roses), Robert Urich (“Spenser for Hire”, “Lonesome Dove”), Timothy Dalton (License to Kill, The Living Daylights) and Joanna Lumley (“Absolutely Fabulous”, A Rather English Marriage) also star in this sweeping story that spans three generations. The MISTRAL’S DAUGHTER 3-DVD set will steam-up store windows on August 25 for $39.98 SRP. ]]> “Retains all the flashy grandeur that has become the Krantz trademark.” – The New York Times JUDITH KRANTZ’S EPIC TV MINI-SERIES SPANNING THREE GENERATIONS OF SUCCESS AND SCANDAL DEBUTS ON DVD FROM E1 ENTERTAINMENT MISTRAL’S DAUGHTER All Star Cast Includes the Biggest Names in ‘80s-era Drama - Stacy Keach, Stefanie Powers, Lee Remick, Robert Urich, Timothy Dalton and More! IN STORES AUGUST 25 Port Washington, NY – The CBS mini-series event MISTRAL’S DAUGHTER was the hot topic around the water cooler in 1984, and now the provocative adaptation of Judith Krantz’s #1 New York Times Best-Seller arrives on DVD for the very first time. The opulent 6-hour production stars Stacy Keach (W., “Prison Break) as the arrogant but brilliant French painter Julien Mistral, and Stefanie Powers (“Hart to Hart”, McLintock) as his beautiful muse. Lee Remick (The Omen, Days of Wine and Roses), Robert Urich (“Spenser for Hire”, “Lonesome Dove”), Timothy Dalton (License to Kill, The Living Daylights) and Joanna Lumley (“Absolutely Fabulous”, A Rather English Marriage) also star in this sweeping story that spans three generations. The MISTRAL’S DAUGHTER 3-DVD set will steam-up store windows on August 25 for $39.98 SRP. They were three generations of magnificent red-haired beauties born to scandal, bred to success, bound to a single extraordinary man — Julien Mistral (Keach), the painter, the genius, the lover whose passions had seared them all. Maggy (Powers) — Flamboyant mistress of Mistral's youth and the toast of Paris in the '20s. Her luminous flesh was immortalized in the paintings that made Mistral legendary. Teddy (Stéphane Audran) —Maggy's daughter, the incomparable cover girl who lived fast and left as her legacy Mistral's dazzling love child. Fauve (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu)—Mistral's daughter, the headstrong, fearless glory girl whose one dark secret drove her to rule the world of high fashion and to risk everything in a feverish search for love. From the ‘20s Paris of Chanel and Matisse to New York’s sizzling modeling agencies of the ‘50s to the model wars of the ‘70s, this epic mini-series captures the scandal, passion and explosive glamour of life in the worlds of art and high fashion. The MISTRAL’S DAUGHTER 3-DVD set features a brand new, exclusive interview with Golden Globe® winner Stacy Keach and introduction by best-selling author Judith Krantz (Princess Daisy, Scruples). The DVD is presented in 4x3 aspect ratio and features SDH English subtitles (for the deaf and hard of hearing). About E1 Entertainment U.S. E1 Entertainment U.S. (formerly KOCH Vision) is the U.S. home video label of E1 Entertainment (AIM: ETO), a leading independent entertainment content owner that acquires film, television and music rights and exploits these rights in all media in more than 190 countries. Boasting a diverse library of feature films, television series, award-winning children’s programs, live music concerts and more, E1 Entertainment U.S. is the home of such notable properties as Soundstage, McLeod’s Daughters, Wire in the Blood, Popular Mechanics for Kids, Faerie Tale Theatre, The Best Years, Ballet Shoes starring Emma Watson and Nickelback Live at Sturgis. For more information on these and other releases from E1 Entertainment U.S., please visit www.kochvision.com.]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.150 2009-07-30T22:20:03Z 2009-07-30T22:55:36Z

This summer, E1 Entertainment casts out a line into the picturesque rivers of Scotland and reels in ALMOST HEAVEN, a new romantic comedy starring Donal Logue (“Grounded for Life,” Max Payne). Logue plays a washed-up television director filming a low-budget...

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com This summer, E1 Entertainment casts out a line into the picturesque rivers of Scotland and reels in ALMOST HEAVEN, a new romantic comedy starring Donal Logue (“Grounded for Life,” Max Payne). Logue plays a washed-up television director filming a low-budget fishing show with his temperamental ex-wife. Though looking to revive his career, he instead finds love and redemption – in the most unlikely of places. ALMOST HEAVEN also stars Tom Conti (Reuben, Reuben), Lynda Boyd (She’s the Man), Julie Cox (Children of the Dune) and Joely Collins (daughter of musician Phil Collins). A direct-to-DVD debut, ALMOST HEAVEN arrives in stores August 25 for $24.98 SRP.]]> ACTOR DONAL LOGUE FISHES FOR A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE IN A QUAINT ROMANTIC COMEDY FROM E1 ENTERTAINMENT ALMOST HEAVEN The Poignant Film Also Stars Tom Conti, Lynda Boyd and Joely Collins Port Washington, NY – This summer, E1 Entertainment casts out a line into the picturesque rivers of Scotland and reels in ALMOST HEAVEN, a new romantic comedy starring Donal Logue (“Grounded for Life,” Max Payne). Logue plays a washed-up television director filming a low-budget fishing show with his temperamental ex-wife. Though looking to revive his career, he instead finds love and redemption – in the most unlikely of places. ALMOST HEAVEN also stars Tom Conti (Reuben, Reuben), Lynda Boyd (She’s the Man), Julie Cox (Children of the Dune) and Joely Collins (daughter of musician Phil Collins). A direct-to-DVD debut, ALMOST HEAVEN arrives in stores August 25 for $24.98 SRP. Charismatic, but alcohol-fueled TV director Mark Brady (Logue) gets a second chance when handed an opportunity to film a fishing show in Scotland. Staying sober proves even more difficult while working with the show’s volatile star Taya Honeywell (Collins), who just happens to be his ex-wife! The trip turns from bad to worse when an awkward incident catapults Mark into the path of a feisty local fishing guide Nicki McAdam (Kirsty Mitchell). As Mark develops romantic feelings for Nicki, will he have the willpower to keep on the straight and narrow long enough to reel her in? About E1 Entertainment U.S. E1 Entertainment U.S. (formerly KOCH Vision) is the U.S. home video label of E1 Entertainment (AIM: ETO), a leading independent entertainment content owner that acquires film, television and music rights and exploits these rights in all media in more than 190 countries. Boasting a diverse library of feature films, television series, award-winning children’s programs, live music concerts and more, E1 Entertainment U.S. is the home of such notable properties as Soundstage, McLeod’s Daughters, Wire in the Blood, Popular Mechanics for Kids, Faerie Tale Theatre, The Best Years, Ballet Shoes starring Emma Watson and Nickelback Live at Sturgis. For more information on these and other releases from E1 Entertainment U.S., please visit www.kochvision.com ]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.149 2009-07-30T21:54:00Z 2009-07-30T22:19:17Z

Though he was awarded an honorary Oscar® in 2000, 83 year-old Andrzej Wajda, Poland’s most celebrated filmmaker shows no signs of slowing down with KATYN, a 2009 U.S. theatrical release of his most deeply personal film. An epic and sweeping...

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com Though he was awarded an honorary Oscar® in 2000, 83 year-old Andrzej Wajda, Poland’s most celebrated filmmaker shows no signs of slowing down with KATYN, a 2009 U.S. theatrical release of his most deeply personal film. An epic and sweeping drama that exposes an oft-overlooked moment in WWII history, KATYN is based on the “stunningly brutal” novel by Andrzej Mularcyk detailing Joseph Stalin’s horrific 1940 liquidation of the Polish officer corps in Katyn Forest. Nominated for the Best Foreign Language Academy Award® in 2008, the powerful KATYN will make its U.S. DVD debut on August 11 for $26.98SRP, complemented by a host of enlightening extras including an interview with Wajda, and interviews and reactions from the Polish premiere. ]]> “Searing and devastating” -- The New York Times “Poland’s greatest filmmaker caps his career with the story he has waited most of his life to tell” -- The Village Voice 2008 ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINEE – BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM FROM CELEBRATED POLISH DIRECTOR ANDRZEJ WAJDA COMES AN EPIC AND BRUTAL DRAMA EXPOSING AN OFT-OVERLOOKED MOMENT IN WWII HISTORY KATYN This Internationally Feted Masterwork – An Official Selection at Berlin, Tribeca and a 2009 Theatrical Release – Makes its DVD Debut on August 11 for $26.98SRP…Only from KOCH Lorber Films Contains Over 80 Minutes of Extras, Including an Interview with Director Wajda, and Interviews from the Polish Premiere Port Washington, NY – Though he was awarded an honorary Oscar® in 2000, 83 year-old Andrzej Wajda, Poland’s most celebrated filmmaker shows no signs of slowing down with KATYN, a 2009 U.S. theatrical release of his most deeply personal film. An epic and sweeping drama that exposes an oft-overlooked moment in WWII history, KATYN is based on the “stunningly brutal” novel by Andrzej Mularcyk detailing Joseph Stalin’s horrific 1940 liquidation of the Polish officer corps in Katyn Forest. Nominated for the Best Foreign Language Academy Award® in 2008, the powerful KATYN will make its U.S. DVD debut on August 11 for $26.98SRP, complemented by a host of enlightening extras including an interview with Wajda, and interviews and reactions from the Polish premiere. After the Nazis stormed into Poland, Stalin ordered Russian soldiers into the country, in order to oversee the imprisonment of all Polish officers. As these prisoners fearfully struggled to make sense of what was happening to them, the women in their lives – wives, siblings, mothers, daughters – anxiously awaited their return. Though mystery shrouded the events that were to unfold, these women eventually learned the bitter truth about the slaughter in the woods. For decades the truth was buried due to post-war Poland’s dependence on Russia, with the Nazis often blamed for the atrocity. Yet, half a century later, in 1990, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev admitted his nation’s responsibility and, in this powerful and unforgettable film, Wajda impressively recreates war-torn Poland and the compelling stories of both the perpetrators and their victims – one of whom happened to be Wajda’s cavalry officer father. To bring the captivating KATYN to rich life, Wajda worked with some truly accomplished collaborators: Pawel Edelman’s richly textured cinematography and Krzysztof Penderecki’s powerful, resonant score help to further establish an atmosphere of beautiful sorrow. The cast – including Maja Ostaszewska (The Pianist, Schindler’s List), Artur Zmijewski (In Desert and Wilderness, Blood of the Innocent) and Andrzej Chyra – rises to the challenge as well, bringing a humanity and warmth to their characters and making KATYN pack an even more devastating emotional punch. Aside from its 2009 U.S. theatrical release, KATYN has received international acclaim as official selections at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals, including Tribeca, Berlin and Denver, where it captured the award for “Best Feature Film”. A winner of the European Film Award Prix d’Excellence, it was also a seven-time winner at the Polish Film Awards for “Best Film”, “Best Supporting Actress”, “Best Cinematography”, “Best Production Design”, “Best Costume Design”, “Best Sound” and “Best Music”. KOCH Lorber delivers the film with a 16x9 aspect ratio and 5.1 Surround Sound; it is also presented in Polish with English subtitles. About KOCH Lorber Films Dedicated to providing the best in award-winning, classic and contemporary international cinema, documentary features and cultural programming, KOCH Lorber Films is a market leader for high quality releases to both wide and specialized audiences through theatrical, television and home video distribution. KOCH Lorber Films DVD releases include: the classic films La Dolce Vita, The Decline of the American Empire, Teorema and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, and recent festival hits such as Intimacy, The Girl From Paris, Children of the Century, The Five Obstructions and Save the Green Planet. Visit KOCH Lorber Films online at www.kochlorberfilms.com.]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.148 2009-07-30T21:42:34Z 2009-07-30T21:51:55Z

A broken heart, a camping trip, a battle axe, a bikini-clad demon and a lesbian ex-fiancée… the perfect ingredients for this summer’s newest cult-comedy, new on DVD from E1 Entertainment. DARK RISING’s six Canadian Comedy Awards nominations included a “Best...

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com A broken heart, a camping trip, a battle axe, a bikini-clad demon and a lesbian ex-fiancée… the perfect ingredients for this summer’s newest cult-comedy, new on DVD from E1 Entertainment. DARK RISING’s six Canadian Comedy Awards nominations included a “Best Male Performance” nod to WWE® and TNA® Wrestling star Jason “Christian Cage” Reso for his feature film acting debut. Fans of Army of Darkness, My Name is Bruce and Bubba Ho-tep will revel in adding DARK RISING to their DVD library of camp classics. DARK RISING arrives in-stores August 11 for $19.98 SRP.]]> ALL HAIL THE NEWEST CULT-COMEDY PHENOMENA FROM E1 ENTERTAINMENT DARK RISING Nominated for Six Canadian Comedy Awards, the Hilarious Sci-Fi Horrorfest Premieres Stateside on DVD August 11 Port Washington, NY – A broken heart, a camping trip, a battle axe, a bikini-clad demon and a lesbian ex-fiancée… the perfect ingredients for this summer’s newest cult-comedy, new on DVD from E1 Entertainment. DARK RISING’s six Canadian Comedy Awards nominations included a “Best Male Performance” nod to WWE® and TNA® Wrestling star Jason “Christian Cage” Reso for his feature film acting debut. Fans of Army of Darkness, My Name is Bruce and Bubba Ho-tep will revel in adding DARK RISING to their DVD library of camp classics. DARK RISING arrives in-stores August 11 for $19.98 SRP. Jason Parks’ (Landy Cannon) life goes from bad to worse as a series of supernatural events turn his dream of reconciliation with ex-fiancée Jasmine (Vanessa James) into a portal seeking, demon hunting nightmare. With a desperate attempt to save his fizzled-out relationship, Jason orchestrates a camping trip with the help of his best friends Ricky (Reso), Marlene (Haley Shannon) and Renee (Julia Schneider). Each with their own agenda, they convince Jasmine to join them for a weekend of fun in the sun. Unbeknownst to the group, Renee’s been having reoccurring nightmares of Summer Vale, a little girl that disappeared in town over twenty years ago, and decides to use the getaway to contact her spirit. The fun and games quickly turn to life and death when Renee’s “hocus pocus” ritual works and the little lost girl, Summer Vale (Brigitte Kingsley), bursts onto the scene. She’s all grown up, she’s armed with a battle axe, and she’s not alone. The DARK RISING DVD bonus features include a behind-the-scenes featurette, audio commentary with writer/director Andrew Cymek and cast, a wrestling match between “Christian Cage” and Rhino, deleted scenes and photo gallery. About E1 Entertainment U.S. E1 Entertainment U.S. (formerly KOCH Vision) is the U.S. home video label of E1 Entertainment (AIM: ETO), a leading independent entertainment content owner that acquires film, television and music rights and exploits these rights in all media in more than 190 countries. Boasting a diverse library of feature films, television series, award-winning children’s programs, live music concerts and more, E1 Entertainment U.S. is the home of such notable properties as Soundstage, McLeod’s Daughters, Wire in the Blood, Popular Mechanics for Kids, Faerie Tale Theatre, The Best Years, Ballet Shoes starring Emma Watson and Nickelback Live at Sturgis. For more information on these and other releases from E1 Entertainment U.S., please visit www.kochvision.com. ]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.147 2009-07-30T21:31:53Z 2009-07-30T21:42:27Z

After taking the 2006 international film festival circuit by storm with six wins , and a hop across the pond for a 2008 U.S. theatrical run, the critically-acclaimed British thriller LONDON TO BRIGHTON will at last be released stateside on...

Foundry Communications http://www.foundrywire.com After taking the 2006 international film festival circuit by storm with six wins , and a hop across the pond for a 2008 U.S. theatrical run, the critically-acclaimed British thriller LONDON TO BRIGHTON will at last be released stateside on DVD this summer. Writer/director Paul Andrew Williams took home two prestigious directorial awards for his feature film debut – an exhilarating race against time through Britain’s ruthless underworld. LONDON TO BRIGHTON stars Lorraine Stanley (Eden Lake, Cass) in a role that earned her a London Critics Circle nomination for best actress of the year, as well as Johnny Harris (RocknRolla, Atonement) and Claudie Blakley (Severence, Pride and Prejudice). Available August 11 for $24.98 SRP from E1 Entertainment, the LONDON TO BRIGHTON DVD is a must-own for fans of new, action-packed British drama in the vein of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and RocknRolla.]]> "The performances are outstanding… the best British film of the year.” – The Guardian “Raw [and] nerve-jangling” – Time Out New York RAUCOUS, HARD-HITTING BRITISH THRILLER KNOCKS OUT CRITICS AND FESTIVAL JUDGES LONDON TO BRIGHTON Six-Time International Film Festival Winner Debuts on DVD from E1 Entertainment IN STORES AUGUST 11 Port Washington, NY– After taking the 2006 international film festival circuit by storm with six wins , and a hop across the pond for a 2008 U.S. theatrical run, the critically-acclaimed British thriller LONDON TO BRIGHTON will at last be released stateside on DVD this summer. Writer/director Paul Andrew Williams took home two prestigious directorial awards for his feature film debut – an exhilarating race against time through Britain’s ruthless underworld. LONDON TO BRIGHTON stars Lorraine Stanley (Eden Lake, Cass) in a role that earned her a London Critics Circle nomination for best actress of the year, as well as Johnny Harris (RocknRolla, Atonement) and Claudie Blakley (Severence, Pride and Prejudice). Available August 11 for $24.98 SRP from E1 Entertainment, the LONDON TO BRIGHTON DVD is a must-own for fans of new, action-packed British drama in the vein of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and RocknRolla. Kelly, a desperate prostitute, is bullied by her pimp into finding an underage girl for a sadistic mobster. She discovers Joanne, an 11-year-old runaway, who naively complies. But when the pedophile turns violent, Kelly intervenes and everything goes horribly wrong. The LONDON TO BRIGHTON DVD includes extensive bonus features including deleted scenes and alternate ending, behind the scenes footage, and audio commentary with director Williams. In addition, the DVD features 5.1 Surround Sound and SDH English subtitles (for the deaf and hearing impaired). About E1 Entertainment U.S. E1 Entertainment U.S. (formerly KOCH Vision) is the U.S. home video label of E1 Entertainment (AIM: ETO), a leading independent entertainment content owner that acquires film, television and music rights and exploits these rights in all media in more than 190 countries. Boasting a diverse library of feature films, television series, award-winning children’s programs, live music concerts and more, E1 Entertainment U.S. is the home of such notable properties as Soundstage, McLeod’s Daughters, Wire in the Blood, Popular Mechanics for Kids, Faerie Tale Theatre, The Best Years, Ballet Shoes starring Emma Watson and Nickelback Live at Sturgis. For more information on these and other releases from E1 Entertainment U.S., please visit www.kochvision.com. ]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.146 2009-07-10T17:08:32Z 2009-07-10T17:13:44Z

This summer, take a dark and chilling journey into the checkered history of organized crime with THE MAFIA: THE COLD BLOODED HISTORY OF THE MOB. It’s a sweeping saga of bloodshed, betrayal and big business, focusing on a legendary organization...

Michael Krause www.foundrycomm.com This summer, take a dark and chilling journey into the checkered history of organized crime with THE MAFIA: THE COLD BLOODED HISTORY OF THE MOB. It’s a sweeping saga of bloodshed, betrayal and big business, focusing on a legendary organization that has survived power struggles and the constant attention of the law, and, on July 28, it comes to rich and fascinating life courtesy of HISTORY™. A comprehensive examination of the mob throughout the 20th century, from prohibition to WWII, to the Cold War, to JFK’s presidency and John Gotti, this definitive 4-disc set – timed to release with the highly anticipated theatrical premiere of Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp as notorious American gangster John Dillinger – offers 10 hours of compelling documentaries for $34.95SRP.]]> IN THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER, HISTORY™ PRESENTS THE COLD-BLOODED HISTORY OF ORGANIZED CRIME IN ONE DEFINITIVE 4-DISC COLLECTOR’S SET THE MAFIA: THE COLD BLOODED HISTORY OF THE MOB Timed to Release with the Theatrical Premiere of Michael Mann’s Public Enemies Starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger, This Comprehensive Set Is Packed With 10+ Hours of Revealing Documentaries and Up-Close Profiles of Notorious Mob Figures Like Lucky Luciano, Bugsy Siegel, Al Capone and More – Only From A&E Home Entertainment! IN STORES JULY 28 NEW YORK, NY – This summer, take a dark and chilling journey into the checkered history of organized crime with THE MAFIA: THE COLD BLOODED HISTORY OF THE MOB. It’s a sweeping saga of bloodshed, betrayal and big business, focusing on a legendary organization that has survived power struggles and the constant attention of the law, and, on July 28, it comes to rich and fascinating life courtesy of HISTORY™. A comprehensive examination of the mob throughout the 20th century, from prohibition to WWII, to the Cold War, to JFK’s presidency and John Gotti, this definitive 4-disc set – timed to release with the highly anticipated theatrical premiere of Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp as notorious American gangster John Dillinger – offers 10 hours of compelling documentaries for $34.95SRP. Through rare photos, footage and period accounts, this must-have collector’s set offers the real story behind the Kennedy connection and the infiltration of organized labor, recounts how the Mob helped win WWII, and traces the exploits of some of the mob’s most infamous and charismatic personalities. From bootlegging to racketeering to murder, from Al Capone and Lucky Luciano to Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, THE MAFIA is a groundbreaking and comprehensive investigation into the origins of the ethnic gangs that turned criminal activities into family enterprises, and gives viewers an up-close, detailed profile of some of the Mob’s most notorious members. DISC ONE: The Prohibition Years/Birth of The American Mafia/The Kennedys and the Mob DISC TWO: Unions and The Mob/Empire Of Crime DISC THREE: Lucky Luciano: Chairman of the Mob/Meyer Lansky: Mob Tycoon/Genovese: Portrait of a Crime Family/Bugsy Siegel DISC FOUR: Al Capone & The Machine Gun Massacre/America and the Mob: Wartime Friends/The Gambinos: First Family of Crime Bonus Features: “Mob Hitmen” episode of American Justice®. A&E Home Entertainment, part of the Consumer Products Division of A&E Television Networks (AETN) is a video distributor of non-theatrical programming, featuring collectible DVD editions of the high quality programming from A&E Network and HISTORY™, as well as acquired classic programming. A&E Home Entertainment brings the best of critically acclaimed entertainment presented in award-winning packaging to the special interest category. For more information about ordering these and other titles from the A&E Home Entertainment Collection, call (212) 206-8600 (TRADE ONLY). Consumers please call 1-800-423-1212 (A&E). In addition to placing orders by phone, A&E Home Entertainment products may be purchased over the World Wide Web at ShopAETV.com. ]]> tag:www.foundrywire.com,2009://1.145 2009-07-10T16:57:18Z 2009-07-10T17:05:05Z

The 2008 collapse of the U.S. economy wreaked havoc on the American people. And while the stock market imploded before us all, a select group of investors were ruinously devastated by a far more trusted source: former Wall Street guru...

Michael Krause www.foundrycomm.com The 2008 collapse of the U.S. economy wreaked havoc on the American people. And while the stock market imploded before us all, a select group of investors were ruinously devastated by a far more trusted source: former Wall Street guru Bernie Madoff. On July 28, HISTORY™ delves into the personal chaos suffered by the Madoff investors and then gets to the heart of America’s trying economic times with RIPPED OFF: MADOFF AND THE SCAMMING OF AMERICA. Featuring two captivating specials – including the bonus CRASH: THE NEXT GREAT DEPRESSION? -- the timely and relevant DVD will be available for $19.95SRP from A&E Home Entertainment.]]> THIS JULY, GET THE REAL STORY BEHIND ONE OF HISTORY’S MOST SPECTACULAR SWINDLES RIPPED OFF: MADOFF AND THE SCAMMING OF AMERICA As the Former Wall Street Guru Awaits Sentencing, HISTORY™ Presents Two Captivating Specials About the Economic Meltdown on One DVD ($19.95SRP): The Real Story Behind the Madoff’s $65 Billion Ponzi Scam, and the Bonus Doc CRASH: THE NEXT GREAT DEPRESSION? IN STORES JULY 28 NEW YORK, NY – The 2008 collapse of the U.S. economy wreaked havoc on the American people. And while the stock market imploded before us all, a select group of investors were ruinously devastated by a far more trusted source: former Wall Street guru Bernie Madoff. On July 28, HISTORY™ delves into the personal chaos suffered by the Madoff investors and then gets to the heart of America’s trying economic times with RIPPED OFF: MADOFF AND THE SCAMMING OF AMERICA. Featuring two captivating specials – including the bonus CRASH: THE NEXT GREAT DEPRESSION? -- the timely and relevant DVD will be available for $19.95SRP from A&E Home Entertainment. In RIPPED OFF: MADOFF AND THE SCAMMING OF AMERICA, HISTORY dissects the $65 billion Ponzi scam orchestrated by this once-popular and trusted investor from middle-class Queens, New York -- from humble beginnings to stunning downfall. With the help of leading expert commentary and firsthand accounts from Madoff’s victims, the feature-length documentary compares and contrasts this recent enormous fraud with other Ponzi schemes throughout history, while exploring the economic and historical climates in which they occurred. Then, as the United States institutes various attempts to rebound from economic meltdown, analogizing to the Great Depression is unavoidable. Is history repeating itself? In the bonus program, CRASH: THE NEXT GREAT DEPRESSION?, HISTORY looks at the current U.S. financial crisis and compares and contrasts our current situation with the events that led up to the Great Depression, the 1929 stock market crash, its immediate aftermath and the efforts that helped the country break free from the Depression. Is anyone safe from financial pitfalls during such a vulnerable time? Find out in RIPPED OFF: MADOFF AND THE SCAMMING OF AMERICA. A&E Home Entertainment, part of the Consumer Products Division of A&E Television Networks (AETN) is a video distributor of non-theatrical programming, featuring collectible DVD editions of the high quality programming from A&E Network and HISTORY™, as well as acquired classic programming. A&E Home Entertainment brings the best of critically acclaimed entertainment presented in award-winning packaging to the special interest category. For more information about ordering these and other titles from the A&E Home Entertainment Collection, call (212) 206-8600 (TRADE ONLY). Consumers please call 1-800-423-1212 (A&E). In addition to placing orders by phone, A&E Home Entertainment products may be purchased over the World Wide Web at ShopAETV.com. ]]>