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PR The Secret Village on DVD Dec 17 & VOD Jan 1

Ambitious, young journalist, Rachel, is determined to make a front-page splash by unraveling the mystery behind an outbreak of strange events in a secretive, small town. She convinces a local to clandestinely meet with her to reveal what he knows about the ominous happenings, reminiscent of the Salem ergot poisonings.

Vertical Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - December 10, 2013, 8:07 am - PR
Keywords: drama

PR Sample This on DVD Dec 10

A documentary by Dan Forrer exploring the birth of hip hop in the 1970s. Narrated by Gene Simmons, the film tells the story of the origins of contemporary rap by exploring the artists that helped to lay the groundwork for this new musical art form.

Kino Lorber

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Posted by: News Editor - December 6, 2013, 8:10 am - PR
Keywords: documentary

PR Wings of a Warrior: The Jimmy Doolittle Story on DVD Dec 3

Beginning with his childhood in Nome, Alaska, the film details his joining the Signal Reserve Corps Aviation Section (1919), his record breaking 1922 coast-to-coast flight, earning a doctorate at MIT, and development of 'instrument-only' flying. Wings of A Warrior explores Doolittle's extensive military career including his role in the Invasion of Normandy and his incredible leadership in the raid on Tokyo.

Shelter Island

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Posted by: News Editor - November 15, 2013, 8:27 am - PR
Keywords: documentary

PR Breaking Bad: The Complete Series on Blu-ray & DVD Nov 26

One of the most explosive series ever to air on television, the 16-disc set is this year's must-have gift for the holiday season, complete with all 62 episodes and more than 55 hours of special features.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - November 8, 2013, 8:16 am - PR
Keywords: television

PR Buy Duck Dynasty, Swamp People and Storage Wars Merchandise from A&E!

Whether you're part of the bearded, bayou-dwelling redneck nation of the A&E smash DUCK DYNASTY or HISTORY's SWAMP PEOPLE, you prefer to hunt storage unit treasures with the inimitable cast of STORAGE WARS or you like to curl up with a good Lifetime movie, this holiday season, A+E Networks Consumer Products has classic licensed merchandise for every member of the family from the top-rated shows on A&E(R), HISTORY(R) and Lifetime(R). Unless otherwise noted, all of the recommended items below can be purchased from ShopAETV.com, the official online store of A+E Networks.

A&E

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Posted by: News Editor - November 4, 2013, 8:28 am - PR
Keywords: holiday

DVD Review BABY PEGGY: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

One of the very few remaining stars of the silent screen is Baby Peggy Montgomery, known today as Diana Serra Cary. This intriguing documentary, released just after her 95th birthday, takes a look at her sad tale and her search for the truth about what was going on around her as she was making millions for her family while still barely a few years old.

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Posted by: Mark Zimmer - November 3, 2013, 9:22 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: slapstick, documentary, childlabor, childstars, coogan, cooper

PR Informant on DVD Nov 19

A powerful and timely portrait of Brandon Darby, a left-wing activist turned FBI informant and then Tea Party conservative whose actions led to the arrest of two protesters at the 2008 Republican National Convention. In chronicling the story--and mystery--of Brandon Darby, writer/director Jamie Meltzer, offers an unsettling look at the hidden use of informants in contemporary America - an especially contemporary issue in light of the recent leaks about government surveillance.

Music Box Films

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Posted by: News Editor - November 1, 2013, 8:49 am - PR
Keywords: drama

PR Rolling Stones Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live Nov 6 Cinemas Worldwide

In July 2013, over 100,000 ecstatic fans packed into Hyde Park for two spectacular outdoor concerts to see Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood do what they do best. Augmenting the line-up were long-term live touring band members Lisa Fischer, Darryl Jones, Chuck Leavell, Bernard Fowler, Bobby Keys and Tim Ries, who all added their inimitable flair and finesse.

Eagle Rock Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - October 23, 2013, 7:26 am - PR
Keywords: music

DVD Review ARTHUR NEWMAN (BLU-RAY)

We've seen plenty of romantic comedy road trip movies over the years but this one promises to give us a bit more than usual, thanks to a British flair and fantastic pair of lead actors.

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - November 15, 2013, 6:19 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: mysterious, scam, strangers

DVD Review DRUG WAR (BLU-RAY)

The great director Johnnie To is at it again, taking further into the world of Hong Kong crime, this time focusing on a captured drug manufacturer who must help the police or face execution.

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - October 19, 2013, 2:09 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: informant, cartel, duty

PR Gravity Falls: Six Strange Tales on DVD Oct 15

In this animated adventure comedy riddled with mystery, twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel are sent to spend their summer vacation with their great uncle. Upon arrival, their great uncle, also known as Grunkle Stan, enlists the siblings' help in running The Mystery Shack, a fun tourist trap he owns that overcharges unsuspecting customers. While Dipper has a hard time getting used to his new surroundings, Mabel's upbeat optimism comes in handy in her quest to find true love.

Disney DVD

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Posted by: News Editor - October 15, 2013, 7:30 am - PR
Keywords: kids, animation

DVD Review SLACKER (BLU-RAY)

Richard Linklater's engaging day-in-the-lives-of-many is ambitious, clever and most importantly manages to sidestep an accidental overdose of arty pretentiousness at the same time.

Highly recommended.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - November 10, 2013, 8:21 am - DVD Review
Keywords: richard linklater, austin

DVD Review WOULD YOU RATHER (BLU-RAY)

A keenly dark premise, Jeffrey Combs cranking up the camp and a rapid body count lend this low-budget horror/thriller a big advantage in terms of entertainment value.

Far from perfect but well worth a rental.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - October 26, 2013, 7:56 am - DVD Review
Keywords: jeffrey combs

DVD Review A BAY OF BLOOD (BLU-RAY)

Bava-heads will snatch this up no matter what I have to say about it, but Kino's gorgeous new HD transfer and a Tim Lucas commentary are the selling point for the rest of us fence sitters.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - November 23, 2013, 9:52 am - DVD Review
Keywords: mario bava, giallo, slasher

News Goldie Hawn: What's she doing in Brazil?

- CSMonitor.com

Posted by: News Editor - October 5, 2013, 5:13 pm - News
Keywords: celebrity, goldie hawn, kenneth cole, linda evangelista, aids research and prevention

PR Clips from This Is The End on Blu-ray & DVD Oct 1

While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - September 30, 2013, 7:13 am - PR
Keywords: comedy

PR Doctor Who: The Complete Seventh Series on DVD & Blu-ray Sep 24

All thirteen blockbuster episodes from the seventh series of the iconic sci-fi series Doctor Who on Blu-ray and DVD. In addition, the set collects the 2011 and 2012 Christmas Specials, and exciting bonus features including behind-the-scenes featurettes, Doctor Who at Comic Con, the BBC AMERICA specials The Companions and Doctor Who in the US, and more. These latest adventures test the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) and prove that even a madman with a box needs help sometimes.

BBC Worldwide America

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Posted by: News Editor - September 19, 2013, 7:54 am - PR
Keywords: sci-fi

PR One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das on DVD Sep 24

In 1970, a young musician named Jeffrey Kagel walked away from the American dream of rock 'n' roll stardom--turning down the lead singer slot in the band that would become Blue Oyster Cult. He sold all his possessions and moved from the New York suburbs to the Himalayan foothills in search of happiness and a little-known saint named Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji).

Zeitgeist Films

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Posted by: News Editor - September 12, 2013, 7:03 am - PR
Keywords: documentary