Andy Sidaris’ DAY OF THE WARRIOR and RETURN TO SAVAGE BEACH Available on Blu-ray From Mill Creek Entertainment

“I worked at Disneyland. I was one of the rides.”

Andy Sidaris’ DAY OF THE WARRIOR and RETURN TO SAVAGE BEACH are available on Blu-ray From Mill Creek Entertainment

Andy Sidaris, the King of Girls, Guns, and G-Strings (aka: The King of Bullets, Bombs & Babes), made his mark on independent cinema with a string a 12-film string of nudity-packed action movies between 1973 and 1998 that are so profoundly goofy and heavily sexualized that, watching them in today, you’d swear they must be parodies. Now Mill Creek Entertainment is releasing all of Sidaris’ stories of top-heavy female secret agents on Blu-ray. His final pair of masterpieces were DAY OF THE WARRIOR (1996) and RETURN TO SAVAGE BEACH (1998)

In DAY OF THE WARRIOR , somehow, the L.E.T.H.A.L. Agency’s Headquarters security has been breached by an unknown foe who managed to break into the Force’s computer system and tamper with classified documents regarding valuable information about its operatives. It seems that the man behind this cyber attack is none other than the “Warrior”, a former CIA Agent and nowadays, a powerful multi-level criminal entrepreneur whose tentacles have spread into pornography, smuggling and the white slave trade. Ultimately, with the list of all the undercover agents’ identities in hand, it is Commander’s Willow Black and her team of Agents, Tiger and Cobra high-priority mission to obliterate the mastermind’s lucrative underground market network.

Special Features:

  • Intro (480i; 1:51) features comedy from Andy Sidaris and Julie Strain. This is authored to move automatically on to the feature after it plays.
  • Audio Commentary features Andy Sidaris and Arlene Sidaris.
  • Behind the Scenes (39:11) aggregates a bunch of snippets from various Sidaris films with scommentary from Sidaris and others.
  • Malibu Bay Trailers offers Day of the Warrior (1080p; 2:04) along with trailers for the other films in this series

In RETURN TO SAVAGE BEACH, a stolen computer disk contains the location of a hidden treasure trove. It’s up to the sexy ladies of LETHAL (Legion to Ensure Total Harmony and Law) to find the treasure before the bad guys do. Will the forces of evil be able to overcome LETHAL’s powerful combination of bullets, brains, and boobs?

Special Features:

  • Intro features comedy from Andy Sidaris and Julie Strain. This is authored to move automatically on to the feature after it plays.
  • Audio Commentary features Andy Sidaris and Arlene Sidaris.
  • Behind the Scenes (39:11) aggregates a bunch of snippets from various Sidaris films with scommentary from Sidaris and others.
  • Malibu Bay Trailers offers Day of the Warrior (2:04) along with trailers for the other films in this series

Skydance And Paramount Pictures Will Release Animated Movies LUCK And SPELLBOUND In 2022

Skydance and Paramount Pictures have announced that original animated musical fantasy Spellbound, which Paramount Pictures has committed to co-finance and release globally, is now slated for November 11, 2022.

Skydance Animation’s first original feature film, Luck, will be released domestically on February 18, 2022 with a worldwide rollout to follow.

This marks the continued expansion of the decade-long partnership between the storied Hollywood studio and David Ellison’s prolific media company, which now encompasses feature film, animation and television.

President of Skydance Animation Holly Edwards said, “Luck and Spellbound create rich worlds and compelling characters that we know will resonate with audiences everywhere. It’s incredibly exciting to see our team of legendary creatives working around the clock and across the globe to bring these pictures to life.”

“Luck and Spellbound mark the next phase of Skydance and Paramount’s commitment to feature animation for the theatrical experience,” said Paramount’s President of Domestic Distribution, Chris Aronson. “These films not only continue our longstanding relationship with Skydance, but, along with Paramount Animation’s own upcoming films, mean we will be releasing event-level animated films for years to come.”

Spellbound, set in a world of magic where a young girl must break the spell that has split her kingdom in two, reunites director Vicky Jenson (Shrek, winner of the first-ever Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature and the Academy Award-nominated Shark Tale) with her Shrek producer David Lipman, who has recently joined the project.

Spellbound is written by Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin (Mulan) and Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King), whose work has earned her an Olivier Award, a Tony® Nomination and the designation of Writers Guild of America West’s Animation Writers Caucus lifetime achievement honoree.

Legendary composer and eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas) is writing the original score and songs. Menken has won more competitive Academy Awards than any living person and is also the recipient of numerous other awards including Golden Globes®, Grammys®, Drama Desk Awards and a Tony.

Grammy Award-winner Glenn Slater (Tangled) has been tapped to pen the lyrics. In addition to his Grammy, Slater has also been nominated for three Tony Awards, two Emmys®, an Oscar and a Golden Globe. Grammy Award-winner Chris Montan (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen) serves as executive music producer.

Luck, directed by Peggy Holmes (Secret of the Wings, The Pirate Fairy), features the unluckiest girl alive who stumbles upon the never-before-seen world of good and bad luck and must join with magical creatures to uncover a force more powerful than even luck itself.

DEAD DICKS Available on Blu-ray From Artsploitation Films July 28th

DEAD DICKS will be available on Blu-ray From Artsploitation Films July 28th

DEAD DICKS, a light-hearted, metaphysical sci-fi horror film, is a bizarre celebration of death, resurrection and insanity. Think Harold and Maud meets Groundhog Day as directed by Alain Resnais (Last Year at Marienbad). Richie is a suicidal young man who, every time he kills himself, finds himself very much alive but with a dead body of him in his apartment. His sister comes to the rescue, but as the bodies pile up, the pair think that a vagina-like opening in Richie’s bedroom might hold the answer.

Check out this trailer:

The critics love DEAD DICKS:

“Heston Horwin is fantastic as the depressed, suicidal Richie. He overcomes many of the film’s problems through sheer charisma and intensity. As Becca, Jillian Harris plays the put-upon and exhausted sister perfectly…Thanks to an impeccable cast and a more substantial, interesting second half, the movie is worth watching at least once.”   Bobby LePire, Film Threat“Dead Dicks is a solid science fiction/horror/drama that peaks your interested right from the start and it keeps you glued to the screen waiting and wanting to see what happens to these likable characters. The film certainly brings a lot of cool ideas to the table and it ends up be an original and unique film that will leave you talking about it long after it is over. I highly recommend checking out this little gem.” – VideoViews

“I stress that despite parts that may be funny, Dead Dicks is no comedy … unless comedies have started carrying suicide-prevention PSAs before minute one. Chris Bavota and Lee Paula Springer make a loud splash with a high-concept mindfuck operating on little more than two brave, believable performances and the hard-charging assault of Tusk & Bruiser’s melodic post-rock to chart their arc…ingenuity reigns throughout.” — Rod Lot, Flick Attack

“An entertaining trip from beginning to end.” – ScreenRant

“A nifty blend of the tragic and the absurd.” – Jay Seaver, EFilmCritic

“The most impressive aspect of Dead Dicks though is in the writing (credited to both directors Chris Bavota and Lee Paula Springer). It’s an incredibly sensitive topic that is handled exceptionally well from cast and directors alike…” – HorrorDNA

“A heartbreaking piece of cinema…a tragic, emotional tearjerker wrapped up in an intense blend of horror, sci-fi and dark comedy.” – HorrorCultFilms

Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (1941) Available on Blu-ray From Warner Archive

Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (1941) is currently available on Blu-ray From Warner Archive. Ordering info can be found HERE

“An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins. And I will never see you again if you do.”

Like the arrows she launches at an archery target during an elegant lawn party, Elizabeth Bennet’s wit is pointed and unerring. “If you want to be really refined, you have to be dead,” she says, skewering the imperious airs of her hosts. Jane Austen’s timeless 1813 novel of unlikely romance is richly adapted in this lavish Academy Award® winner.* Greer Garson portrays spirited Elizabeth, one of five Bennet sisters hoping for matrimony. Laurence Olivier plays Darcy, whose arrival at a nearby estate sets maiden hearts aflutter. But first impressions can mean so very much. Elizabeth and Darcy find reasons to view each other with disdain, setting in motion a velvet struggle of Pride and Prejudice, perception and reality, forgiveness and love. You’ll be irresistibly caught up in it.

Dave Franco’s THE RENTAL Opens Thursday at The Hi-Pointe Theatre in St. Louis

The Hi-Pointe Theater, at 1005 McCausland Ave in St. Louis, is the best place to see movies. Dan Stevens and Alison Brie in director Dave Franco’s THE RENTAL opens there Thursday July 23th. Check out this spooky trailer:

Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister.

WEST SIDE STORY Starts Friday at The Skyview Drive-in in Belleville, IL

” You all killed him! And my brother, and Riff. Not with bullets, or guns, with hate. Well now I can kill, too, because now I have hate!”

The Skyview Drive-in in Belleville (5700 N Belt W, Belleville, IL 62226) will be showing WEST SIDE STORY (1961) beginning July 24th. The Skyview’s site can be found HERE . The other screen at the Skyview will be showing SPACE JAM and SPACEBALLS

Visually inventive and emotionally resonant, “West Side Story” is the tale of two warring New York City gangs – the Jets and the Sharks – and the ill-fated love story that springs up in their midst. The film stars Natalie Wood as Maria, Richard Beymer as her boyfriend Tony, Rita Moreno as Maria’s sister Anita, and George Chakiris as Bernardo. Both Moreno and Chakiris received Oscars® for their indelible work in supporting roles.

By blending realistic settings, stylized choreography, an extraordinary cast of performers and an unforgettable score, “West Side Story” became a cinematic and cultural sensation when it was released in October 1961, grossing $43 million at the box office – equivalent to $500 million in today’s dollars. Its soundtrack, including “Tonight,” “I Feel Pretty,” “America,” “Something’s Coming” and “Somewhere,” has become one of the most iconic in movies history.

Watch This Sneak Peek At Dave Franco’s THE RENTAL – Releasing July 24

Directed by Dave Franco, watch this clip from THE RENTAL. It’s set to be released In Select Drive-Ins, Theaters and On Demand July 24, 2020.

Watch the film at home or in theaters at this Ticket Link

Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light.

Dan Stevens as “Charlie,” Sheila Vand as “Mina,” and Jeremy Allen White as “Josh” in Dave Franco’s THE RENTAL. Courtesy of IFC Films. An IFC Films Release.

Alison Brie, Dan Stevens, Jeremy Allen White, and Sheila Vand star in this unnerving and sophisticated debut thriller from Dave Franco (NEIGHBORS, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK, THE DISASTER ARTIST).

Check Out the Official Trailer and Poster for ESCAPE: PUZZLE OF FEAR

ESCAPE : PUZZLE OF FEAR will be available On Demand and DVD August 18. The movie stars OMAR GOODING (“Barbershop”, “Deadwood”),  NICHOLAS TURTURRO (BlackKKKlansman, “Blue Bloods” ), Tommy Nash (The Amityville Terror) and Aubrey Reynolds (“Snatchers”), and is directed by J. Jones. Check out the trailer:

Hot-shot Hollywood agent Matthew Blake has a dark past. He thinks that he is on his way to a double date with his oldest friend to a new Escape Room in Los Angeles. When the couples are locked into the Escape Room, Matthew quickly finds himself at the center of a revenge plot meant to right the wrongs of his past, with deadly results.

From director J.Jones, and starring Tommy Nash, Aubrey Reynolds, Omar Gooding, Naina Michaud, Nicholas Turturro, Sara Stretton, John Colton, and Lili Bordán, Escape: Puzzle of Fear premieres on DVD and On Demand August 18 from Uncork’d Entertainment.

In the Sinister Vein of THE ENTITY and THE CONJURING Comes PARANORMAL ATTRACTION!

Tiberiusfilm Ltd. (TFL), the company behind the multi-award winning horror film Lilith and action thriller Prey, in Cold Blood  is announcing the completion of their new horror film Paranormal Attraction, starring Brooklyn Haley (the upcoming films Bearry,  Desert Moon), Nicole Cinaglia (Death House, Camp Dread) , Eden Shea Beck (Boy Genius,  The House, the Hulu original series Halloween) and Hunter Johnson (Verotika, Crossbreed). 

The film was written by Richard J. Aguirre and directed by Alex T. Hwang, and produced by Kathleen W. Hwang, Pat Kusnadi, and Thomas Haley. 

Paranormal Attraction tells the dark and sinister tale of a young woman, Sara Myer (Brooklyn Haley), who moves into an abandoned house with a tragic and mysterious past.  As Sarah begins to purge the house of the previous owner’s belongings, she begins to uncover its deadly secrets. Rookie police officer Evelyn Bennett (Nicole Cinaglia) helps her investigate the mysterious happenings and captures Sara’s heart. Will they learn the secrets of the house or will the house claim Sara’s soul? 

Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in GIRL CRAZY Available on Blu-ray From Warner Archive

“Money is just like women and popcorn: the more you get the more you want.”

Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in GIRL CRAZY is currently available on Blu-ray From Warner Archive. Ordering info can be found HERE

Mickey Rooney. Judy Garland. Gershwin music. And Tommy Dorsey to play it. Who could ask for anything more? From Garland’s rendition of “But Not for Me” to the grand finale of “I Got Rhythm,” Girl Crazy is one of the most buoyant tunefests ever put on-screen. Rich kid Danny Churchill (Rooney) has a taste for wine, women and song, but not for higher education. So his father ships him to an all-male college out West where there’s not supposed to be a female for miles. But before Danny arrives, he spies a pair of legs extending out from under a stalled roadster. They belong to the dean’s granddaughter, Ginger Gray (Garland), who is more interested in keeping the financially strapped college open than falling for Danny’s romantic line. At least at first.

Special Features: Introduction by Mickey Rooney(HD); Commentary by Film historian John Fricke; Comedy Short “Hollywood Daredevils” ; Vintage Cartoon “The Early Bird Dood It” ; “I Got Rhythm” Stereo Remix Version (HD); Audio Only Bonus “Bronco Busters” Outtake; Theatrical Trailer (HD)