CSI: NY THE FOURTH SEASON

CSI: NY – The Fourth Season (9/23)
CSI: NY, the third incarnation of the CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION franchise and the spin-off of CSI: MIAMI, is a crime drama about forensic investigators who use high-tech science to follow the evidence and solve crimes in The Big Apple. Relive the drama and investigations when CSI: NY - The Fourth Season debuts on DVD September 23 from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. The six-disc DVD set will be available for the suggested retail price of $72.99.

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TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX, THE PIONEER IN DIGITAL COPY,
UNVEILS 20 NEW, MUST HAVE TITLES

DIE HARD, NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, X-MEN and other Favorites
Arrive On DVD With Digital Copy September 23

Anywhere is Possible with Easy, Fast, Safe Film Transfer To Portable Devices

CENTURY CITY, Calif. – Placing physical media at the center of the digital revolution, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment gives consumers ultimate flexibility with the release of several best-selling DVDs with DIGITAL COPY on September 23. Increasingly popular because of its viewing flexibility, DIGITAL COPY allows consumers to effortlessly transfer copies of their favorite classic comedy or action-packed films to their iTunes™ digital library and then view on a Mac® or PC, iPod®, iPhone™ or on a widescreen TV with Apple TV®. DIGITAL COPY also works with Microsoft Windows® Media enabled portable video players. All of the 20 releases featuring DIGITAL COPY provide consumers with the ability to watch the actual DVD or transfer a copy of the movie to a portable device for on the go entertainment.

“Our research shows that when given the option, consumers recognize the incredible value proposition that Digital Copy provides as a simple, fast way to move content to a portable device,” noted Mary Daily, Executive Vice President, North America Marketing, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. “Digital Copy puts the disc at the center of the digital revolution happening in households nationwide and meets the entertainment needs of the entire family from the TV, to the computer to an iPod.”

The first wave of DVDs to debut with DIGITAL COPY include the studio’s hilarious comedies NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, OFFICE SPACE, THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, GRANDMA’S BOY, THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY, DODGEBALL and SUPER TROOPERS, and action favorites BEHIND ENEMY LINES, THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW, DIE HARD, FANTASTIC FOUR, HIDE & SEEK, I, ROBOT, INDEPENDENCE DAY, SPEED, THE TRANSPORTER, X-MEN, X2: X-MEN UNITED and X3: THE LAST STAND. Additionally, the all-new RENO 911!: MIAMI – MORE BUSTED THAN EVER UNRATED CUT will also be released with DIGITAL COPY on September 23.

To further consumer education, every Fox DVD with DIGITAL COPY will feature dedicated packaging with an overview of how DIGITAL COPY works to show just how easy it is to transfer a film to a personal video player.

As the pioneer of DIGITAL COPY, Fox was the first studio to introduce DVDs with DIGITAL COPY for iTunes with the January 2008 release of the Family Guy “Star Wars” parody FAMILY GUY PRESENTS: BLUE HARVEST, announced at the annual Macworld Conference in San Francisco. To date, the studio has issued several new releases with DIGITAL COPY for iTunes including WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS, STREET KINGS, HITMAN, JUNO, ALIENS VS. PREDATOR-REQUIEM and JUMPER.

Each title will be available individually for a suggested retail price of $19.98 U.S. / $21.98 Canada; prebook is August 13.

About Digital Copy
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment continues its industry leadership with the inclusion of Digital Copy on select DVD and Blu-ray releases. Providing consumers with convenience, choice and portability in how they experience filmed entertainment, Digital Copy allows for quick and easy transfer of a digital movie file directly from disc to desktop to portable device. Digital Copy is currently available for PC and Mac computers and compatible with Apple iPod, iPhone and Windows Media based portable video players.

A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD) and Digital Copy as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.

DIGITAL COPY
Street Date: September 23, 2008
Price $19.98 U.S. / $21.98 Canada
Closed Captioned: Yes

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EVERYONE’S FAVORITE DETECTIVE IS BACK
AND BETTER THAN EVER!

PINK PANTHER
ULTIMATE COLLECTION

An 18 Disc Combination of Film and Cartoon Classics Arrives
November 25th From MGM Home Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, CA – Put on your detective hat as MGM Home Entertainment uncovers the best of the Pink Panther when the Pink Panther Ultimate Collection purrs onto DVD November 25. One of MGM’s largest and broadest appealing film franchises is now in one complete furry box set, including nine film favorites, nine cartoon classics and the quintessential Pink Panther encyclopedia, “Pink Panther, The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Cat in Town!” written by Jerry Beck. Included in the set is the new collector’s edition of the Oscar® nominated film The Pink Panther (1964) staring Peter Sellers as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau who tries to catch a jewel thief who’s right under his nose. This special collector’s edition can only be found in the box set and contains over 60 minutes of never-before-seen footage. The 2006 version of The Pink Panther starring Golden Globe® nominee** Steve Martin (Father of the Bride) and directed by Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum) is also included in the set.

With over 190 cartoons, everyone’s favorite feline claws his way out of trouble again and again. The nine cartoon collections include the brilliant, Oscar®-winning* The Pink Phink as well as the only two cartoons (Sink Pink, Pink Ice) in which the mischievous cool cat speaks.
Pink Panther Ultimate Collection will be available for the suggested retail price of $199.98 U.S. / $349.98 Canada. Prebook is October 29.

Pink Panther Ultimate Collection Disc Specifics

9 Film Favorites: Length:
o The Pink Panther Collector’s Edition 115 min.
o A Shot in the Dark 102 min.
o Inspector Clouseau 119 min.
o The Pink Panther Strikes Again 103 min.
o Revenge of the Pink Panther 99 min.
o Trail of the Pink Panther 96 min.
o Curse of the Pink Panther 109 min.
o Son of the Pink Panther 93 min.
o The Pink Panther (2006) 93 min.
9 Cartoon Classics: Length:
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 1 158 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 2 155 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 3 158 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 4 171 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 5: The Ant and the Aardvark 111 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 6: The Inspector Vol. 1 107 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 7: The Inspector Vol. 2 119 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 8: Roland and Ratfink 119 min.
o Pink Panther Cartoon Collection Vol. 9: 119 min.

Pink Panther Ultimate Collection
Price: $199.98 U.S. / $349.98 Canada
Street Date: November 25, 2008
Total Run Time: 965 minutes
MPAA: NR
Language: English and French
Audio Features: English Dolby 5.1 Surround

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FOX AND MGM HOME ENTERTAINMENT CHOREOGRAPH
A CHORUS LINE OF CLASSICS

Hollywood Musicals Collection

Sing Along To Timeless Musical Sensations As 50 Of The Most Beloved Musicals Sing, Dance And Dazzle Onto DVD November 11

LOS ANGELES, CA – Start spreading the news… as Fox and MGM Home Entertainment present 50 of the most legendary musical motion pictures of all time in the Hollywood Musicals Collection on DVD November 11. These lively and larger-than-life production numbers span the golden age of musical theater and include multiple award-winning films such as West Side Story, which took home 10 Academy Awards?, All That Jazz, which earned four Oscars?, Guys and Dolls, which was nominated for four Academy Awards?, Moulin Rouge! which won two Oscars? and Sound of Music and The King And I, which took home five Academy Awards? each. This quintessential set brings live theater to the living room with remarkable performances from Elvis Presley (Clambake, Flaming Star, Follow That Dream, Frankie and Johnny, Kid Galahad, Wild In the Country), Marilyn Monroe (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, There’s No Business Like Show Business) and Fred Astaire (Daddy Long Legs), among several other talented performers. Joining the melodic classics on DVD for the first time are the cherished Goldwyn Follies, Kid Millions and Whoopee!. Also in the collection are special Anniversary Editions of fan favorites Carousel, New York, New York, Oklahoma!, Sound of Music, State Fair, The King and I and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

All 50 of the films in the Hollywood Musicals Collection are packaged together in a 61 disc marquee collectible set and includes 50 exclusive postcard reproductions of the original theatrical one-sheets for the suggested retail price of $499.98 U.S. / $590.98 Canada. Prebook is October 15.

Hollywood Musicals Collection Disc Specifics
* A Chorus Line
* A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
* The Apple
* Alexander’s Ragtime Band
* March of The Wooden Soldiers (AKA Babes in Toyland)
* Beach Blanket Bingo
* Belle of the Yukon
* Bloodhounds of Broadway
* Call Me Madam
* Carmen Jones
* The Clambake
* Daddy Long Legs
* De-Lovey
* Down Argentine Way
* The Fantasticks
* Flaming Star
* Follow That Dream
* Frankie and Johnny
* Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
* Goldwyn Follies
* Guys and Dolls Deluxe Edition
* Hair
* Hans Christian Andersen
* Hallelujah, I’m A Bum
* Hello Dolly
* How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
* Kid Galahad
* Kid Millions
* Moon Over Miami
* Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
* Dolly Sisters
* All That Jazz Music Edition
* Can-Can Two Disc
* Carousel 50th Anniversary Edition Two Disc
* New York, New York 30th Anniversary Edition – Two Disc
* Oklahoma! 50th Anniversary Edition – Two Disc
* Sound Of Music 40th Anniversary Edition – Two Disc
* South Pacific Collectors Edition – Two Disc
* State Fair 60th Anniversary Edition
* The King and I 50th Anniversary Edition –Two Disc
* The Rocky Horror Picture Show 25th Anniversary Edition – Two Disc
* There’s No Business Like Show Business
* West Side Story Special Edition Two Disc
* Whoopee
* Wild In The Country
* With A Song In My Heart
* Love Me Tender Special Edition
* The Fiddler On The Roof
* Moulin Rouge – Two Disc
* Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Special Edition – Two Disc

Hollywood Musicals Collection
DVD Price: $499.98 U.S. / $590.98 Canada
Street Date: November 11, 2008
Total Run Time: 5584 minutes

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Infinity Entertainment Group & Smithsonian Networks Proudly Present
America’s Greatest Monuments: Washington, D.C.

Learn the Stories Behind America’s Greatest Monuments

Original Smithsonian Networks Program Coming to Blu-Ray & DVD Sept. 23rd

LOS ANGELES — Sept. 1, 2008 — For Immediate Release — Learn the stories behind America’s greatest monuments and feel what it is to be an American when the original Smithsonian Networks program America’s Greatest Monuments: Washington, D.C. comes to Blu-Ray disc and DVD Sept. 23 from Infinity Entertainment Group.

We study them in school and visit them by the millions. They are world-renowned symbols of our nation. But they are also shrouded in misinformation, mystery and mythology. How much do we really know about America’s Greatest Monuments?

Appreciate our capital’s greatest shrines on a whole new level – from the war memorials to the monuments honoring America’s founding fathers to Arlington’s eternal flame – in Smithsonian Networks' original program America’s Greatest Monuments: Washington, D.C.

These soaring tributes in stone, steel, soil and sky have amazing stories to tell. They are a permanent record of our nation’s history and evolution into the world’s greatest democracy, a country of the people.

America’s Greatest Monuments: Washington, D.C. is presented in 5.1 Dolby Digital
Surround Sound. Standard definition DVD is presented in widescreen (aspect ratio16:9) and Blu-Ray disc is presented in widescreen (aspect ratio 16:9) 1080i. Special features include closed captioning on SD DVD and subtitles on Blu-Ray disc.

Smithsonian Networks is a joint venture between Showtime Networks Inc. and the Smithsonian Institution. It was formed to create new channels to showcase scientific, cultural and historical programming based largely upon the assets of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum complex. Smithsonian Channel features original documentaries, short-subject explorations and innovative and groundbreaking programs highlighting America’s historical, cultural and scientific heritage. Visit Smithsonian Networks on the Internet at www.smithsonianchannel.com.

Infinity Entertainment Group, headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., is a multi-service home entertainment retail distributor specializing in independent films, television programming, special-interest, documentaries, anime and music. Clients include Smithsonian Networks, MOJO HD, Falcon Picture Group, Bandai Entertainment, Roxbury Entertainment, SJ2 Entertainment and Retromedia. Hit titles include the iconic Route 66 television series, now available on DVD for the first time, and Spike Jones: The Legend. The company was launched in 2006 and is a division of Infinity Resources, Inc., a privately-held, multi-channel marketing and service enterprise with general offices based in suburban Chicago, Ill.

America’s Greatest Monuments: Washington, D.C.
Infinity Entertainment Group
Genre: Television/Documentary
Not Rated
Format: DVD & Blu-Ray
Running Time: Approx. 56 Minutes
Suggested Retail Price: DVD – $24.98
Blu-Ray – $34.98
Pre-Order Date: August 19, 2008
Street Date: September 23, 2008

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JEWEL: THE ESSENTIAL LIVE SONGBOOK

Filmed in High-Definition and Mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound, Two

Intimate Soundstage Concerts Make Their Home Video Premieres in Special Collector’s Sets Available on DVD (September 30) and Blu-Ray (October 14)


Port Washington, NY (August 21, 2008) – Three-time Grammy® nominated artist Jewel has sold over 27 million albums and is universally recognized as one of today’s most charismatic live performers. Displaying a dynamic vocal range and possessing truly inspired songwriting skills, Jewel has secured her status as a premiere international artist. This fall, KOCH Vision brings to DVD and Blu-Ray two captivating Jewel concerts recorded in High-Definition video and mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound from the producers of the acclaimed PBS television series, Soundstage. JEWEL: THE ESSENTIAL LIVE SONGBOOK captures the multi-talented singer-songwriter at her best, featuring 47 career-spanning tracks including such hits as “You Were Meant for Me,” “Foolish Games,” “Hands” and more. Other highlights include Jewel’s riveting interpretations of Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” the aria “Per La Gloria D'Adorarvi” and a mesmerizing version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” – all accompanied by a live chamber orchestra. JEWEL: THE ESSENTIAL LIVE SONGBOOK, a true “essential” for fans of this charismatic performer, will be available on DVD September 30 for $29.99 SRP and on Blu-Ray October 14 for $34.99 SRP.

Disc One of THE ESSENTIAL LIVE SONGBOOK features Jewel’s “Goodbye Alice in Wonderland” concert, recorded at the beautiful Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas. The 20-song set presents Jewel performing solo as well as with her band and includes 10 fan-favorite songs not seen on the original February 2007 PBS broadcast such as “Hands,” “Who Will Save Your Soul,” “Fly To Me Angel” and “Where You Are.” As a special bonus, this disc also features a specially-recorded “Stephenville, TX” music video (available for the first time on home video) and an exclusive interview with Jewel.

Disc Two of THE ESSENTIAL LIVE SONGBOOK features the complete concert Jewel recorded live at the historic Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Illinois. Originally broadcast on PBS in two parts, this intimate performance features songs from Jewel’s smash debut Pieces of You, and Top 10 albums Spirit, This Way and Goodbye Alice In Wonderland. In eight of the 27 songs, Jewel is accompanied by a live chamber orchestra, providing an unforgettable musical experience.

Boasting exemplary encode rates as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo PCM tracks, the Blu-Ray of JEWEL: THE ESSENTIAL LIVE SONGBOOK (available October 14) pushes the envelope for live music presentation on home video. The Blu-Ray release features Pop-Up HDMV menus, allowing instant access to navigation options from anywhere on the disc. Plus, as a special bonus, four songs (“Everyone Needs Someone Sometime,” “Love Me, Just Leave Me Alone,” “Standing Still” and “Who Will Save Your Soul”), recorded at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, have been added to the Blu-Ray edition of this highly-collectible set.

Featuring state-of-the-art digital video and sound, KOCH Vision’s library of Soundstage concert DVDs and Blu-Ray discs includes releases from Heart, REO Speedwagon, Sheryl Crow, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers (RIAA Certified Gold), Chicago, Michael McDonald, Peter Cetera, Chris Isaak, Lindsey Buckingham, Steve Winwood and Trace Adkins & Travis Tritt. Upcoming Soundstage releases from KOCH Vision include: America, Chris Isaak Christmas Special and Rob Thomas.

About JEWEL

From the remote tundra of her Alaskan youth to the triumph of international stardom, Jewel has traveled a singular road as an acclaimed singer, songwriter, poet, actress and painter. The three-time Grammy nominee, hailed by The Times of London as "the most sparkling female singer-songwriter since Joni Mitchell," nevertheless remains a unique and authentic artist, exploring fresh musical avenues for more than a decade that have taken her from the simplicity of acoustic-driven folk to the embrace of rock, pop, country, blues, jazz and classical influences. Jewel is currently on a nationwide tour with Brad Paisley through the fall in support of her recent country release Perfectly Clear. In addition, she recently completed a stint as a judge on Nashville Star; and is proud to continue to support her charity initiative Project Clean Water. For more information, please visit www.jeweljk.com.

About Soundstage
Debuting in 1974, Soundstage quickly earned critical acclaim by providing viewers a firsthand concert experience that they could enjoy at home. After an 18-year hiatus, Joe Thomas, founder of HD Ready who specializes in combining high-definition television and cutting-edge surround sound re-introduced the hour-long concerts to the public television lineup. Upon its return, Soundstage reinvented itself using high definition video equipment; digital recording technology and Dolby 5.1 surround sound to bring the music of today’s most popular artists to homes across the country. Over the years, the innovative and prestigious program has achieved widespread critical acclaim and featured the artists that defined the era, including the Dave Matthews Band, Robert Plant, All-American Rejects, John Mayer, Wilco, Sonic Youth, Sheryl Crow, Joss Stone, Fleetwood Mac, Alison Krauss and others. Soundstage is produced by HD Ready, LLC and WTTW National Productions and is distributed nationally by PBS to more than 250 public television stations.

About KOCH Vision

KOCH Vision is the home video arm of leading music and video distributor KOCH Entertainment. A leading independent supplier of a broad range of product genres, KOCH Vision boasts a library of feature films, television series and miniseries, award-winning children’s and fitness programs, documentaries, live music concerts and more. It is the home of such notable properties as SELF Fitness, Yoga Zone, McLeod’s Daughters, Soundstage, Popular Mechanics for Kids, Wire in the Blood and Terminal City. Visit KOCH Vision online at www.kochvision.com.

SET LIST

DISC ONE

GOODBYE ALICE IN WONDERLAND

· 1000 Miles Away
· Near You Always
· Stephenville, TX
· Morning Song
· Fly To Me Angel
· Foolish Games
· You Were Meant for Me
· Long Slow Slide
· Hands
· Good Day
· Satellite
· Everybody Needs Someone Sometime
· Love Me, Just Leave Me Alone
· Break Me
· Where You Are
· Standing Still
· Intuition
· Who Will Save Your Soul
· Goodbye Alice In Wonderland
· Yodel

ALSO INCLUDES

Stephenville, TX music video

DISC TWO

LIVE AT THE RIALTO SQUARE THEATRE

· Near You Always
· Just Passing Time
· 1000 Miles Away
· Little Sister
· The New Wild West
· Sometimes It Be That Way
· Get Ready Boy
· Morning Song
· Rosey And Mick
· Grey Matter
· Break Me
· Violet Eyes
· Life Uncommon
· Cold Song
· Race Car Driver
· Foolish Games
· You Were Meant For Me
· Who Will Save Your Soul
· Goodbye Alice In Wonderland
· I’m Sensitive
· Hands
· Satellite
· Intuition
· Anything Goes
· Per La Gloria D'Adorarvi
· Somewhere Over The Rainbow
· Yodel

JEWEL: THE ESSENTIAL LIVE SONGBOOK (DVD)

Street date: September 30, 2008
Genre: Music/Live-Performance
Rating: N/R
SRP: $29.99
Running Time: 238 minutes
Format: 2-DVD Set
JEWEL: THE ESSENTIAL LIVE SONGBOOK (BLU-RAY)

Street date: October 14, 2008
Genre: Music/Live-Performance
Rating: N/R
SRP: $34.99
Running Time: 266 minutes
Format: 2-Disc Blu-Ray

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THE ELDER SON

Los Angeles – August 21, 2008 – Peace Arch® Home Entertainment Inc., a division of Peace Arch® Entertainment Group Inc. (AMEX:PAE - News) (TSX:PAE.TO - News) is thrilled to announce their latest film, The Elder Son, a comedy / drama starring Rade Serbedzija, Shane West and Leelee Sobieski. The film will be released on DVD December 16, 2008.

An alcoholic Russian clarinetist living with his children in Los Angeles is charmed into believing that a fugitive car thief is his son, although his daughter remains suspicious of his motives, while finding herself attracted to her ‘brother’.

Talent:

Rade Serbedzija, (MI:II, The Eye, 24)
Shane West ( E.R.,”What We Do is Secret)
Leelee Sobieski (Eye Wide Shut, In the Name of the King)
Eric Balfour (24, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre)
Regina Hall (Scary Movie 4, The Honeymooners)
Ed Begley Jr. (Pineapple Express, For Your Consideration)

THE ELDER SON - Specifications
Street Date: December 16, 2008
Pre Order Date: November 11, 2008
Run Time: 84 min
Genre: Comedy / Drama
SRP: $29.99

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Peace Arch® Entertainment Announces DVD Release of

WALTZING ANNA

Los Angeles – August 21, 2008 – Peace Arch® Home Entertainment Inc., a division of Peace Arch® Entertainment Group Inc. (AMEX:PAE - News) (TSX:PAE.TO - News) is thrilled to announce their latest film, Waltzing Anna, a romantic comedy starring Robert Capelli Jr., Emmanuelle Chriqui, Pat Hingle and Artie Lange. The film will be released on DVD October 14, 2008.

Dr. Charlie Keegan is ordered to serve 6 months as the staff doctor at a second rate retirement home or lose his medical license after accusations of swindling elderly patients. What the doctor expects will be a brief interruption from his lucrative career turns out to be something very different, thanks to the wacky residents and a beautiful nurse.

Talent:

Robert Capelli Jr. (Mail Order Bride, Under Hellgate Bridge)
Emmanuelle Chriqui (You Don’t Mess With the Zohan, Entourage)
Pat Hingle (Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby)
Artie Lange (Rescue Me, Beer League, Mad TV)

WALTZING ANNA - Specifications
Street Date: October 14, 2008
Pre Order Date: September 16, 2008
Run Time: 108 min
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romantic Comedy
SRP: $29.99
Aspect ratio: 16x9 Full Frame
Audio: 5.1 Surround
Language: English
Bonus Features:
Cast Interviews
Deleted scenes

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Peace Arch® Entertainment Announces the DVD Release of the Satanic Thriller The Devil’s Mercy

Evil Lives One Floor Down.

Los Angeles – August 20, 2008 – Peace Arch® Home Entertainment (USA) LLC, a division of Peace Arch® Entertainment Group Inc. (AMEX:PAE - News) (TSX:PAE.TO - News), a leading worldwide producer and distributor, is pleased to announce the DVD release of the psychological thriller The Devil’s Mercy. Directed by Melanie Orr (Harm’s Way, Grindstone Road) and starring Academy Award® nominee Stephen Rea (The Crying Game, Stuck, V for Vendetta), Hannah Lochner (Harm’s Way, Dawn of the Dead), and Deborah Valente (Animal 2, Resident Evil: Apocalypse) The Devil’s Mercy unmasks the evils that can lie hidden behind a white suburban picket fence. The film will be released on DVD on October 7, 2008.

When Beth and Matt Winters discover a beautifully renovated apartment in an old Connecticut house it seems too good to be true. Their new downstairs neighbor, Tyler Grant (Stephen Rea), has a niece named Kayla who seems to be a perfect playmate for the Winters' six-year-old son Calvin. When Calvin becomes increasingly restless around the Grants and tells his mother there are monsters in the house, Beth dismisses it as just her son’s active imagination but soon has to face the fact that there may be something sinister going on within their perfect house. Fangoria Magazine says The Devil’s Mercy is “…another fascinating turn by the Oscar-nominated Rea, a performer whose work in horror has always been nothing short of magnetic.”

In an interview with Fangoria.com Director Melanie Orr stated: “My approach to Devil’s Mercy was to accentuate the suspense of the story … I wanted to balance the bloody scenes carefully with the reactions of the characters, and not overly dwell on the deaths, but more on how they affect this young, vulnerable family.” Eerie and creepy Rea and Lochner are not your typical friendly next door neighbors.

Peace Arch® Home Entertainment Inc. will be releasing The Devil’s Mercy on DVD on October 7, 2008. The DVD will be available for $29.99 SRP at all major retailers across the United States. New England and witchcraft meet in this frightening film, with chilling performances by its stellar cast.

Talent:

Academy Award® nominee Stephen Rea (The Crying Game, Stuck, V for Vendetta,)
Hannah Lochner (Harm’s Way, Dawn of the Dead)
Deborah Valente (Animal 2, Resident Evil: Apocalypse)
Dylan Everett (Breakfast With Scot, Super Why)
Directed by Melanie Orr (Harm’s Way, Grindstone Road)

THE DEVIL’S MERCY - Specifications:
Street Date: October 7, 2008
Prebook Date : September 8, 2008
Run time: 90 Minutes
Rating: Pending
Genre:Thriller
Sound: 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound
SRP: $29.99
Aspect ratio: Widescreen (16 x 9)
Language: English, Spanish Sub-titles
Bonus Features:
Theatrical Trailer
Previews
‘Making of’ Featurette
Photo Gallery

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THIS AMERICAN LIFE THE FIRST SEASON

This American Life: The First Season (9/23)
Nearly 15 years after it began as a weekly hour-long program on Chicago Public Radio, the widely-popular, award-winning THIS AMERICAN LIFE television series allows audiences to see its subjects up-close and personal. Host and creator Ira Glass hits the road collecting stories from everyday folks traveling to Iowa pig farms, following a first-time filmmaker in California, photographing a raucous night at a Chicago hotdog stand and more in six episodes each with its own theme of human life. The result is true stories that are surprising, emotional and often funny. A glimpse into authentic lives of everyday people, THIS AMERICAN LIFE: THE FIRST SEASON has been deemed “out of this world… It’s all very intriguing and oddly funny at unexpected moments…” (Chicago Sun Times). Guiding audiences through each episode, Glass asks honest questions, makes keen observations and speaks in the same direct, informal way that made the radio version of the show a cult favorite, heard by 1.7 million listeners on over 500 stations. Intelligent, clever and humorous, the critically-acclaimed documentary series THIS AMERICAN LIFE: THE FIRST SEASON arrives on DVD September 23 from Showtime, CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. Showtime’s “jewel of a TV series” (Newsweek) includes all six first season episodes plus brand new commentary with host Ira Glass and director Christopher Wilca along with a photo gallery.

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