Steve Break, Vice President of Product, negotiated the deal on behalf of First Look Studios for 2001 MANIACS: FIELD OF SCREAMS with Yareck Danielak of Social Capital’s horror film production arm BloodWorks.   “This franchise’s rabid fan base makes this acquisition a no-brainer for First Look.  We are so excited to bring this installment of 2001 Maniacs to the fans!” says Break. The Texas Frightmare Film Festival screening of 2001 MANIACS: FIELD OF SCREAMS will be the film’s US premiere and is April 29^th at 9:00 PM at the Studio Movie Grill in Dallas, Texas.  The Texas Frightmare Film Festival runs from April 28^th through May 1^st.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of THE ASSASSIN NEXT DOOR. In this gripping action-thriller, Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace) plays Galia, a sexy hit woman seeking revenge on the mafia, who have been forcing her to assassinate people on their behalf. THE ASSASSIN NEXT DOOR is available on DVD August 17, 2010 at an SRP of $24.98. In an old apartment building on the wrong side of the tracks, Galia and Eleanor share two things: an adjoining wall and a need to escape. Galia, a skilled hit woman held captive by the mafia, longs for her freedom so she can reunite with her young daughter, whom she left back in Russia. Eleanor (Israeli platinum recording artist Ninet Tayeb) is a grocery store cashier who dreams of winning the lottery and running away from her abusive husband. The two women unite to take action against their oppressors in an action-packed fight for survival and freedom.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of SUICIDEGIRLS MUST DIE!, the first reality horror movie.  When twelve nude models from the infamous SuicideGirls.com begin disappearing from a remote cabin, the calendar video they are shooting becomes a fun SuicideGirls’ getaway gone dangerously wrong. SUICIDEGIRLS MUST DIE!  is a blend of black humor and unnerving horror - with no actors and no script - it's all true. Except for the killings of course, but the girls don't know that! It is a scantily clad hellride that will leave you in stitches. SUICIDEGIRLS MUST DIE!  is available on DVD June 29, 2010 at an SRP of $28.98. SuicideGirls is a contemporary lifestyle brand that began in 2001 as a community, an online publication and a collection of alternative pin up photos.  Combining the DIY attitude of underground culture with a vibrant, sex positive community of women (and men), the company was founded on the belief that creativity, personality and intelligence are not incompatible with sexy, compelling entertainment, and millions of people agree.  SuicideGirls.com mixes the smarts, enthusiasm and DIY attitude of the best music and alternative culture sites with an unapologetic, grassroots approach to sexuality. They boast over 400,000 monthly subscribers and receive 1500 “hopeful” photo submissions each week.  They have over 1.7 million friends on MySpace, 409,000 fans on Facebook and 35,500 followers on Twitter. 

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of THIRST, the nightmarish story of what can happen when stranded in the hot, desolate California desert. Ill prepared and naïve, Noelle (Lacey Chabert, Mean Girls, Lost in Space) and her husband Bryan (Tygh Runyan, Snakes on a Plane, K19: The Widowmaker) accompany another couple on what they think will be a sexy photo shoot in the desert.  Her worst fears become a reality after their car crashes into a ravine, leaving them stranded in the desert struggling to survive. THIRST is available on DVD June 22, 2010 at an SRP of $24.98. Following their devastating car crash, Noelle’s group is left marooned with little water, no shelter and no cell phone reception.  Forced to ration their supplies, tensions rise as quickly as the dry desert heat. Dehydrated, lost and hopeless, one by one the group begins to fall victim to the relentless elements. Miles away from civilization, suffering from delirium and dying of thirst, will anyone make it out alive? Peter Hall from Horrorsquad.com aptly calls the film, “Open Water in the desert!”

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of COSTA RICAN SUMMER, a hilarious comedic romp following a young surfer’s trek to Costa Rica. COSTA RICAN SUMMER is available on DVD May 25, 2010 at an SRP of $24.98. In this titillating comedy, a young surfer and his friends head to Costa Rica to save his beautiful aunt's (Susan Ward, “Make It or Break It”) beach motel, resurrect an old surf champion (Peter Dante, Grandma’s Boy, 50 First Dates), tame his tripped-out beach fantasy (Pamela Anderson, “Baywatch”), and find enough waves and women to make for a totally bodacious time.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD and Blu-Ray release of the critically acclaimed BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS, director Werner Herzog’s darkly comedic interpretation of the of the popular action/crime genre. The screenplay, written by veteran crime scribe, William Finkelstein (“NYPD Blues”, “LA Law”, “Hill Street Blues”), allows for Nicolas Cage’s critically acclaimed performance as Detective Terrence McDonagh to be truly memorable.  Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun – Times gave the film four stars and A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips of “At the Movies” rave, “See it. Cage is astonishing…otherwise you wont believe it.” BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS is available on DVD and Blu-Ray April 6, 2010 at an SRP of $28.98 and $29.98, respectively.

In Werner Herzog’s BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS, Nicolas Cage plays a rogue detective who is as devoted to his job as he is at scoring drugs -- while playing fast and loose with the law.  He wields his badge as often as he wields his gun in order to get his way.  In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina he becomes a high-functioning addict who is a deeply intuitive, fearless detective reigning over the beautiful ruins of New Orleans with authority and abandon. Complicating his tumultuous life is the prostitute he loves (played by Eva Mendes). Together they descend into their own world marked by desire, compulsion, and conscience. The result is a singular masterpiece of filmmaking: equally sad and manically humorous. Also starring Val Kilmer, Alvin “Xzibit” Joiner, Fairuza Balk, Shawn Hatosy and Jennifer Coolidge.

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(Los Angeles, CA) First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD and Blu-Ray release of DIRECT CONTACT, starring action legend Dolph Lundgren. In this action adventure, Lundgren plays convicted weapons smuggler Mike Riggins who is bailed out of jail in order to rescue the daughter of an oil tycoon. The DVD and Blu-ray are in stores on June 2, 2009 at an SRP of $28.98 and $29.98, respectively.

Mike Riggins, an imprisoned ex-U.S. Special Forces operative in Russia, is given a chance at freedom if he can rescue Ana (Gina May, TV's “The Mentalist,” “Passions”), an abducted American woman. Shortly after freeing her, he discovers that the kidnapping story was just a ruse. Mike and Ana suddenly find themselves pursued by ruthless government, paramilitary and underworld organizations -- all of whom want them dead. With no one to turn to and the enemies closing in, Mike must uncover the truth about Ana and bring her to safety. Action-packed fight scenes coupled with the prowess of genre icon Dolph Lundgren make DIRECT CONTACT a fan favorite.

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