(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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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the television premiere of KILL SWITCH, starring action legend Steven Seagal on Spike TV. In this gripping thriller, Seagal plays homicide detective Jacob King, who is dedicated to tracking down serial killers after witnessing the brutal murder of his twin brother. On the heels of two ruthless killers, King decides to take the law into his own hands, enforcing his own methods of street justice. The film makes its television debut on Spike TV on Sunday, May 3 at 10 pm/Midnight, EDT/PDT.

Streetwise and gritty homicide detective Jacob King is on the trail of two sadistic killers. One is a ruthless explosives expert, who brutalizes and tortures victims just for the thrill of the kill. The other is a disturbed Zodiac killer, obsessed with the chase and determined to keep authorities one step behind. With the help of the coroner (Isaac Hayes), King sets out to track down the violent killers and put an end to the ongoing murders in the streets of Memphis. Explosive action sequences coupled with surprising twists and turns make KILL SWITCH a knock out.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of EVERY SECOND COUNTS. As seen on the Hallmark Channel, this heartwarming film follows 17-year-old Brooke Preston (Magda Apanowicz, TV’s “Kyle XY,” Butterfly Effect), a gifted equestrian on the verge of becoming a world class champion. Brooke faces the biggest decision of her life – whether to pursue her father’s (Stephen Collins, TV’s “7th Heaven”) dream of becoming a professional or her aspirations to go to college and lead a normal life. EVERY SECOND COUNTS is in stores on March 24, 2009 at an SRP of $24.98.

Brooke is a devoted equestrian, but after her horse is injured in the midst of a competition, she is forced to take time off from the competitive circuit. During her time off, Brooke finds herself being courted by the star of the football team and dreaming about attending college. But Joe, Brooke’s father, is determined to keep Brooke on the path of his long lost dream – being a champion rodeo rider – and empties the family bank account buying Brooke a new horse. After Joe loses his job, the family home becomes threatened with foreclosure by the bank. Taking matters into her own hands, Brooke risks everything by dropping out of school to prepare for the upcoming championship. If she wins, she saves the family ranch and walks away a hero, but if she loses – she loses everything.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of STILETTO. In this gripping action-thriller, Stana Katic (Quantum of Solace) plays Raina, a sexy femme fatale seeking revenge on the Vadalos family, a group of vicious criminals responsible for her sister’s disappearance. The film is produced and directed by Nick Vallelonga and written by Paul Sloan, who also stars as Detective Beck, a two-faced cop investigating the murders of several crime insiders. STILETTO also stars Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan) and William Forsythe (American Gangster). The DVD is in stores on March 3, 2009 at an SRP of $24.98.

Raina, a seductive yet incredibly dangerous woman, was once madly in love with crime boss Virgil Vadalos (Tom Berenger, Training Day), but their relationship met a violent end after she discovered that he was associated with her sister’s disappearance. Now armed with only a knife and relentless anger, she is determined to avenge her sister by murdering everyone in Virgil’s crime ring. In a desperate attempt to stop Raina’s rampage, Virgil assigns crooked cop Beck (Paul Sloan) the perilous task of capturing her. As more blood spills onto the streets of Los Angeles, Raina and Detective Beck uncover a dark conspiracy that makes them question what they have been fighting for all along.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of WAY OF WAR, starring Cuba Gooding Jr. In this gripping thriller, Gooding Jr. plays paramilitary operative David Wolfe who stumbles upon an international conspiracy connecting presidential cabinet members to a Middle Eastern terrorist plot. Wanting to expose the truth, Wolfe defies orders and returns to the US as an army of one fighting for American security and integrity. The DVD is in stores on February 10th at an SRP of $28.98.

David Wolfe (Cuba Gooding Jr.), an experienced and loyal soldier, has been stationed in the Middle East with his friend and Sergeant Mitchell (JK Simmons, Spiderman), fighting the War on Terror. When key components of his directives begin to unravel, Wolfe finds himself uncovering a conspiracy endangering the lives of the American people. The disturbing truth shakes David to his core and makes him question his years of military service. When the government learns of David’s discovery, his fiancé is brutally raped and murdered. Seeking vengeance and racing against time, Wolfe goes on a rampage trying to expose the government’s dark secret and avenge his finance’s death.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the special limited edition steelbook release of A GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING YOUR SAINTS. Winner of the Best Director Award and the Best Ensemble Award at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, A GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING YOUR SAINTS is an intense coming-of-age drama about writer/director Dito Montiel's traumatic youth in the mid-1980s. This heart-wrenching story follows Dito’s (Robert Downey Jr. and Shia LaBeouf) bittersweet return to his tough neighborhood of Astoria, Queens, as he struggles with his relationship with his father (Chazz Palminteri) and his four best friends. The special limited edition Steelbook is in stores on February 3rd at an SRP of $14.98.

When distinguished writer Dito Montiel’s father becomes gravely ill, he is forced to return home to Astoria, Queens after a 15 year absence. Through a flood of poignant flashbacks, we meet Dito’s family and friends, known in his famed novel as “saints”– those he has lost, those he left behind and those that continue to haunt him. Unforgettable characters coupled with dramatic editing capture the realism of the gang violence, drugs, domestic abuse, and the untimely deaths that gripped Dito’s youth and triggered his dire need to escape to a better life. As Dito grapples with his father’s rage, his friends’ fate and his tainted notion of home, he learns that the only way for him to move forward is to go back.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of BRUCE LEE: DRAGON IMMORTAL 10-FILM SET. This 3-disc, 10-film set commemorates the 35th anniversary of the untimely death of Bruce Lee, legendary martial arts master, through some of his most influential work, featuring significant films made in his honor. The collection is in stores on January 27, 2009 at an SRP of $19.98.

Regarded as an international hero, philosopher and martial arts sensation, Lee’s unparalleled fighting prowess inspired many to follow in his footsteps. BRUCE LEE: DRAGON IMMORTAL 10-FILM SET explores Lee’s influence in the cinematic martial arts world through the inclusion of The Clones of Bruce Lee and Bruce vs. Snake in Eagle’s Shadow. This unique collection also includes: Bruce Lee Against Supermen, They Call Him Bruce Lee, Fist of Death, Bruce’s Fist of Vengeance, Bruce Lee’s Ways of Kung Fu, Bruce Lee’s Deadly Kung Fu, Power Force and Chinese Gods. This ‘Bruceploitation,’ a term coined for the surge of films made shortly after his death, is flawlessly captured in the BRUCE LEE: DRAGON IMMORTAL 10-FILM SET. Featuring skilled martial artists from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Philippines and more, his lasting effect on enthusiasts and impersonators alike solidifies Bruce Lee as the dragon who refused to die.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of CONTRACT KILLERS. Produced by G. Anthony Joseph and Daniel Sprringen, the film is directed by Justin Rhodes, who also wrote the film with Ric Moxley. CONTRACT KILLERS follows Jane, a former CIA agent, who is framed for the murder of her husband. Trying to solve the mystery of his death, she is forced to return to a life that she tried so hard to abandon. The DVD is in stores on January 13, 2008 at an SRP of $19.98.

Jane, a disavowed CIA agent, is happily living a normal life. When she is falsely accused for the murder of her husband, she is forced to run from the law. As she tries to uncover the mystery of his death, Jane discovers that her former boss, Witkoff (Nick Mancuso), is behind the conspiracy. Now, she must reveal Witkoff’s dark secret before he and his men catches her first.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studio proudly announces the Blu-ray release and Steelbook re-release of THE CONTRACT. The film stars Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman and Golden Globe® nominee John Cusack. THE CONTRACT is directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Stephen Katz and John Darrouzet. While trying to reconnect with his son on a hiking trip, ex-police officer Ray Keene (John Cusack) stumbles upon world-class assassin, Frank Carden (Morgan Freeman), who is on a mission to complete a contract. Attempting to capture Carden, Keene’s world takes a turn when his son is kidnapped and a deadly game develops. The Blu-ray and Steelbook discs street on December 2, 2008. The Blu-ray SRP is $24.98 and the Steelbook SRP is $14.98.

While on a hiking trip with his son, ex-lawman Ray Keene runs into escaped assassin Frank Carden. Apprehending him, Keene and his son discover a scheme to eliminate a high profile businessman. As they struggle to bring Carden back to civilization and bring him to justice, they are pursued by ex-military guns-for-hire, who are adamant about freeing their leader and fulfilling the contract. Stakes increase as Carden’s men kidnap Keene’s son and an action-packed game of cat and mouse ensues.

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(Los Angeles, CA) First Look Studios announces the Blu-ray release of DAY OF THE DEAD. The film is directed by Steve Miner and written by Jeffrey Reddick. DAY OF THE DEAD is produced by Boaz Davidson, James Dudleson, Randall Emmett and George Furla. Executive producers are Avi Lerner, Danny Dimbort and Trevor Short. The Blu-ray disc is in stores December 2, 2008 at an SRP of $24.98.

Nick Cannon, Mena Suvari and Ving Rhames star in this horror film based on the classic zombie film. A mysterious virus has infected the small town of Leadville, Colorado, and the military is brought in to enforce a quarantine and stop the spread of the disease. As people perish, survivors realize that the virus is creating a population of walking dead, who crave human flesh. Only a small number of people are immune to the virus, and those few survivors must battle to fend off the infected zombies while trying to make it out of town alive.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the Blu-ray release of IMMORTAL. Based on comic-book creator Enki Bilal’s fantastic epic story, IMMORTAL is a foray into the future, where humans, gods, mutants and aliens co-exist. When a mysterious Egyptian pyramid appears in the sky, chaos breaks out on the streets below. Murder and corruption consume the city as a unique woman, Jill (Linda Hardy), fights her way through the bedlam in a search to discover her identity. But a ruthless god is after Jill’s most precious power: immortality. IMMORTAL is available in stores on Blu-Ray December 2nd at an SRP of $19.98.

It is the year 2095 in New York City. Genetic mutation and corruption surround Jill, a beautiful young woman with blue hair, blue tears and a rare power to bear the children of gods. She roams the streets in search of her identity as she undergoes a unique transformation that no one can explain. Unbeknownst to Jill, Nikopol (Thomas Kretschmann), a human man embodied by a falcon-headed god, pursues her for her ability to procreate with immortals. When Jill meets Nikopol, she experiences the feeling of love for the first time. As Nikopol is forced to put his feelings aside and act savagely on behalf of the god that empowers him, the two collide and Jill’s world skids out of control. With her transformation nearly complete, Jill struggles with identity, love and human connection. Stunning visual effects meld with the poetic surrealism in the futuristic epic story of IMMORTAL.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD and Blu-ray release of PRICELESS. On the French Riviera, nothing comes cheap. And when it comes to men, Irene has very rich taste. One very confusing night, she is deceived at her own game. She mistakenly takes Jean, a wide-eyed bachelor, to be her knight in shining armor. However, it turns out her knight has no shine at all. Love struck, Jean pursues Irene and realizes that the only way to win her heart is to turn the tables on her. Audrey Tautou (Amelie, The DaVinci Code) stars in a romantic comedy that proves true love is PRICELESS. The DVD and Blu-Ray are in stores November 18, 2008 at an SRP of $34.98.

Irene, a seductive enchantress, finds solace in the glamorous French Riviera where money is abundant and beauty is cherished. As a young, attractive woman who has mastered the power of seduction, Irene weaves herself into the lives of older wealthy men who dazzle her with diamonds and cater to her love for couture. On the night of her birthday, Irene finds herself alone with Jean (Gad Elmaleh), a handsome Frenchman at the hotel bar. She mistakes him for a wealthy bachelor and quickly pursues him. She does not realize that he is a lowly bartender at an elite resort hotel who merely serves the clientele who she dates. After spending a night together, Jean is smitten while Irene discovers that she has been fooled. Trying to regain her love, Jean must pay a high price and join the game of seduction to capture her heart. This lighthearted comedy shows that even for those with the most expensive taste, true love is PRICELESS.

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(Los Angeles, CA) First Look Studios, in association with Victories International and Pirol Film Production, proudly announces the limited edition two-disc steelbook release of PARIS, JE T’AIME. Twenty acclaimed filmmakers from around the world look at love in the City of Lights in this omnibus feature. PARIS, JE T’AIME features eighteen vignettes, each set in a different part of Paris and each featuring a different cast and director. The limited edition two-disc steelbook DVD includes a bonus disc loaded with special features including previews, a “making of” documentary, 18 behind-the-scenes featurettes and split-screen storyboards. The steelbook DVD is in stores on November 18, 2008 at an SRP of $19.98.

Fall in love with the most romantic city in the world…Paris, the City of Light. This critically acclaimed, box-office smash combines visions from the world’s top directors -- the Coen brothers (No Country for Old Men), Alexander Payne (Sideways), Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting) -- and some of America’s top stars -- Natalie Portman (Closer), Elijah Wood (The Lord Of the Rings), Juliette Binoche (Chocolat) -- who together create a panoramic portrait of this photogenic city. Find yourself transported and maybe transformed by these sexy, romantic, haunting, dramatic and beautiful stories. PARIS, JE T'AIME goes beyond the “postcard” view of Paris to portray aspects of the city rarely seen on the big screen, revealing its Parisian heart and soul and leaving you with a vision that will last long after the film is over.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD and Blu-Ray release of SUKIYAKI WESTERN DJANGO. First Look Studios is offering three collectable steel book covers: the Sukiyaki Gang, the Lone Gunman, and Bloody Benten. This release marks two important milestones for First Look Studios: the Blu-Ray release will have BD Live capabilities, and an accompanying digital copy of the film will also be included. The DVD and Blu-Ray discs street on November 11, 2008. The DVD SRP is $28.98 and the Blu-ray SRP is $34.98.

Famed Japanese auteur Takashi Miike, best known for cult classics Audition, Ichi the Killer, and The City of Lost Souls, redefines the spaghetti Western with SUKIYAKI WESTERN DJANGO. This stunning cinematic combination of far east techniques meets wild west clichés charmed audiences at film festivals around the world including the Venice International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival and New York Asian Film Festival. The film, which is co-written by Masa Nakamura and Takashi Miike, carries Miike’s infamous auteur stylistics of violence, melodrama and the breathtaking visuals that the cinematography evokes.

Two clans, the white and the red, battle for a legendary treasure hidden in a desolate mountain town. One day, a lone gunman, burdened with deep emotional scars but blessed with incredible shooting skills, drifts into town. Two clans try to woo the lone gunman to their side, but he has ulterior motives. Dirty tricks, betrayal, desire and love collide as the situation erupts into a final, explosive showdown. Quentin Tarantino also stars.

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(Los Angeles, CA) First Look Studios and Carsey-Werner proudly announce the DVD release of THE COSBY SHOW – THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION. The NBC television hit series (1984-1992) is one of the most popular programs in the history of television, garnering 29 Emmy® nominations with six wins, six Golden Globe® nominations with three wins and ten People’s Choice Awards. Bill Cosby stars as Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable along with Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina LaBeauf, Lisa Bonet, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Raven Symone. This new collection brings together every original network episode from its eight-year run with its stellar cast along with many guest appearances – Steve Wonder, Sammy Davis Jr., Betty Carter, B.B. King, Adam Sandler and more. The DVD box set is in stores November 11, 2008 at an SRP of $139.98.

The box set also includes an exclusive, all-new, never-before-seen interview with Bill Cosby, a 25th anniversary hard cover commemorative book, a tribute photo and personal letter from Bill Cosby, a photo gallery slide show, an interview with director Jay Sandrich, a blooper reel and “A Look Back Special.” Also, as an added bonus, with each purchase, fans can redeem two free music downloads and Cosby ringtones.

As one of the most influential TV shows in history, “The Cosby Show” challenged stereotypes and changed the way African American families were portrayed on television. And now as the country faces financial hardships and tough times, family is more important than ever.

"’The Cosby Show’ is a message for all time: the family and raising your children matters most,” said Bill Cosby. “Many people approach me and say that the show made them aware that there could be a better life out there for them. At the same time they say that the show still makes them laugh.”

THE COSBY SHOW – THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION gives viewers the opportunity to watch wholesome programming, bringing laughter to the entire family and everyone closer together. From their brownstone in Brooklyn, Cliff and Claire Huxtable watched over their family with style, wit and wisdom. They juggled their successful careers in medicine and law while raising five children who constantly test the limits. With humor and insight, which only comes with experience, the couple guides their children through the peaks and pitfalls of everyday life. Opting for reality-based humor instead of slapstick comedy, “The Cosby Show” provides a warm-hearted look at the complexity of human behavior. THE COSBY SHOW – THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION showcases your favorite moments from the show that TV Guide says “almost single-handedly revived the sitcom.”

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the release on DVD and Blu-Ray of TRANSSIBERIAN, directed by Brad Anderson. Critically acclaimed and deemed “a tantalizing mystery” by the New York Times, this Hitchcock-inspired thriller follows an American couple traveling from Beijing to Moscow on the legendary Trans-Siberian Express train. Roy (Woody Harrelson), a naive train enthusiast, and his wife, Jessie (Emily Mortimer), an amateur photographer with a dark past, set out on a journey of a lifetime after completing a mission trip in Beijing. Along the way, the two find themselves sharing a cabin with another couple, Carlos and Abby (Eduardo Noriega and Kate Mara), who are not what they appear. Unwittingly, Roy and Jessie are caught in a web of lies, drugs and murder as they become targets of an investigation by an ex-KGB detective (Ben Kingsley). The DVD and Blu-Ray discs street on November 4, 2008. The DVD SRP is $28.98 and the Blu-ray SRP is $34.98.

An American couple, Roy and Jessie decide to take the long way home from their recent sojourn in Asia on the legendary Trans-Siberian Express train from Beijing to Moscow. On their way, they meet another couple from the West, Carlos and Abby, with whom they quickly form a familiar bond that often unites fellow travelers away from home. When Roy accidentally gets separated from the group at a train stopover, Jessie begins to realize that their compatriots aren’t exactly who they seem to be. The real danger begins to surface as a deceitful Russian detective, Ilya Grinko, begins to interrogate and terrorize Jessie in search of drugs and money. With the truth serving as a distant memory, Jessie and Roy find themselves fighting for their lives as they try and escape from Grinko and his mob.

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Apostles of Comedy Will be First DVD in Long-Term Deal

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Sept. 25, 2008 – EMI Christian Music Group (CMG) Distribution and First Look Studios, a leading independent film and production studio based in Los Angeles, have signed a long-term retail distribution agreement, announced Greg Bays, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for EMI CMG Distribution.

EMI CMG will have exclusive rights for certain Christian market retail distribution of First Look Studios’ Christian and family-friendly products, including the recent DVD release of Apostles of Comedy, starring Christian comedians Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, Anthony Griffith and Ron Pearson. Following in November will be the DVD releases family feature films Welcome to Paradise and Secret of the Cave.

“EMI CMG Distribution is committed to expanding our involvement in the film and video marketplace where we have seen and expect to see continued growth. First Look Studios has already acquired creative and innovative product that will be embraced by the Chrisian market, like our first release Apostles of Comedy which is both hilarious and poignantly inspiring. We look forward to working with them to market and distribute quality programming like this and more,” said Bays.

“At First Look Studios, we have a tremendous respect for the faith-based and family-friendly consumer and recognize the potency of this marketplace. We are pleased to grow this important part of our business with EMI CMG’s help,” said Dean Wilson, COO of First Look Studios.

Apostles of Comedy is executive produced by Lenny Sisselman and produced by Emmy® nominated Mitchell Galin. The 101-minute DVD delivers a message of laughter and hope, following four of comedy's biggest and most inspirational comedians both on and off the stage. The film documents the journey of Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, Anthony Griffith and Ron Pearson as they prepare for a live performance.

Galin says Apostles Of Comedy reveals the true mission of the comedians. "Our weaving of documentary footage with performances was an attempt to show that these comedians have a purpose beyond just laughs-per-minute. They want to reach into peoples’ hearts and souls."

Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, Anthony Griffith and Ron Pearson have appeared in various shows and have received many prestigious awards. Jeff Allen was part of the Bill Gaither Homecoming Tour, one of the top grossing tours of the past two decades and was the winner of the Grady Nutt Humor Award, the most prestigious award in the Christian comedy industry. Brad Stine has been seen on NBC‘s Nightly News, CNN’s Paula Zahn Now, FOX News’ Hannity & Colmes Show, Tucker Carlson Show, MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour and Showtime's Comedy Club Network to name a few of his credits. Anthony Griffith played a lead role in Our Father, which won an Emmy®, and has made multiple appearances on television shows such as The Bernie Mac Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Ron Pearson starred in Malcolm & Eddie and made guest appearances on The Drew Carey Show, Two Guys and a Girl, The George Lopez Show and That 70s Show. Together, Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, Anthony Griffith and Ron Pearson, bring a new look to comedy.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of CYBORG SOLDIER. The film is produced by Joshua Gray. It was directed by John Stead, who also wrote the film with John Flock and Christopher Warre Smets. In CYBORG SOLDIER, former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin stars as I.S.A.A.C., a genetically altered assassin determined to bring down the crooked military institution set to create ruthless killing machines. The DVD is in stores on October 7, 2008 at an SRP of $24.98.

I.S.A.A.C. (Intuitive Synthetic Autonomous Assault Commando) is the first prototype of a confidential “human weapon” program that genetically reconstructs humans to become deadly assassins. Searching for freedom and the truth about his military group, I.S.A.A.C. is on the run, taking Deputy Lindsay Reardon (Tiffani Thiessen, “Beverly Hills, 90210”) as a hostage. Their lives collide as they try to expose the secrets and lies of the corrupt organization. CYBORG SOLDIER is a highly charged explosive thrill ride that will leave your heart pounding.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of KILL SWITCH, starring action legend Steven Seagal. In this gripping thriller, Seagal plays a homicide detective, Jacob King, dedicated to tracking down serial killers after witnessing the murder of his twin brother. On the heels of two ruthless killers, King decides to take the law into his own hands, enforcing his own methods of street justice. The DVD is in stores on October 7th at an SRP of $28.98.

Streetwise and gritty homicide detectives, Jacob King and his partner, Storm Anderson (Chris Thomas King), are on the trail of two sadistic killers. One is a ruthless explosives expert, who brutalizes and tortures victims just for the thrill of the kill. The other is a disturbed Zodiac killer, obsessed with the chase and determined to keep authorities one step behind. With the help of the coroner (Isaac Hayes), King sets out to track down the violent killers and put an end to the ongoing murders in the streets of Memphis. Explosive action sequences coupled with surprising twists and turns make KILL SWITCH a knock out.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of FLU BIRDS. Directed by Leigh Scott, FLU BIRDS is a Sci-Fi thriller that follows a group of unruly teens sequestered in the woods on a team building retreat. Terror quickly overpowers the teens as they find themselves prey to killer mutant birds. The DVD is in stores on September 30th at an SRP of $19.98.

Fear is omnipresent as a weekend retreat turns into an intense fight for survival against flesh-eating birds. The looming danger of a painful death fuels a group of teens to work together while the selfish desire for safety rips them apart. Little shelter and few weapons leave the group nearly defenseless, forcing them to choose who will live and who will be sacrificed to the deadly birds. As the birds run rampant and the lethal virus spreads, emotions and loyalties are tested to reveal the teens’ true characters. FLU BIRDS is a thrilling horror that recaptures the age-old tale of man versus beast. Keep your eyes on the skies.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of GHOULS. Written by Brian D. Young and directed by Gary Jones, GHOULS is a sci-fi thriller that follows a young American girl who discovers her supernatural heritage and connection to the evil spirits plaguing her ancestral town. The DVD streets on September 30, 2008 at an SRP of $19.98.

GHOULS follows Jennifer (Kristen Renton, “Days of Our Lives”), a young college student who visits her grandparents’ Romanian village after the death of her grandmother. While discovering an archaic prophecy, Jennifer is plagued by living nightmares that foresee the future. With the help of a mysterious friend who warns her of the terrifying mystical creatures preying on the town’s innocent victims, Jennifer must figure out who to trust and solve an ancient mystery before it’s too late.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of THE NEIGHBOR. Co-written by J.P. Davis and Eddie O’Flaherty, who also directed the film, THE NEIGHBOR follows two rivaling neighbors, Jeff (Matthew Modine, “Weeds,” Full Metal Jacket) and Christine (Michèle Laroque, The Closet), who find that despite their differences their bitter relationship transforms into an unexpected love affair. The DVD is in stores September 23, 2008 at an SRP of $24.98.

Jeff, a hip, down-town businessman and artist, watches as his life begins to unravel after learning that his beautiful ex-wife is going to marry his best friend and dentist. To add to his distress, Christine, a feisty real estate developer, who lives in the apartment above, is determined to acquire his apartment for renovations and expansions of her own. The animosity brewing between them erupts into passionate arguments. Despite the hostility, fate drives Jeff and Christine together. Desperate for a date at his ex-wife’s wedding, Jeff goes to his last resort and asks Christine to be his date in exchange for his apartment. Happy to get rid of her long-time nemesis, she agrees to attend. But after a slow dance and a kiss at the wedding, the two find themselves in the middle of a love and hate affair.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of FINDING RIN TIN TIN. Directed by Danny Lerner, FINDING RIN TIN TIN is a heartwarming story of an American fighter pilot and his loyal German Sheppard during World War I. The courage, bravery and loyalty shown by Rin Tin Tin is a motivational force that gives strength during tough times. After the Great War ended, the real life Rin Tin Tin, upon which this film is based, went to the US and starred in 14 feature films from 1920 - 1931 and was considered to be one of Hollywood’s top movie stars. The DVD is in stores on September 16th at an SRP of $24.98.

FINDING RIN TIN TIN was based on the true story of an American corporal and his world renowned German Sheppard, Rin Tin Tin. With World War I pulling France apart during 1918, Rin Tin Tin brought new life and hope to a military base of war-weary troops. Searching for the wounded and bringing first aid to the sick, Rin Tin Tin gave the troops the renewed sense of strength that they needed to get through the war. Together with his master, Lee Duncan, the two became favorites as they provided a sense of warmth and comfort amongst the soldiers.

FINDING RIN TIN TIN is an inspirational tale that shows the power of hope and courage in challenging times.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – “Someone once said, ‘comedy is not funny,’ and they’re right,” says comic Ron Pearson, one of four comedians to star in the new film, Apostles Of Comedy, set for release September 9, 2008 from First Look Studios. Co-star and controversial social commentator Brad Stine agrees. “Everybody endures life,” says Stine. “Some people deal with their problems with drugs, alcohol, or sex – we chose comedy to mock our pain.”

While their comedy is showcased at length in the Apostles of Comedy, the lives of these four award-winning comedians are also explored. In documentary fashion, the comedians are shown at home with their families, as well as in unrehearsed conversations with each other behind-the-scenes. Each comedian has a unique background and style of comedy, yet Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, Ron Pearson and Anthony Griffith share a common thread – they are all family-friendly in their approach, keeping their comedy free of raw language or crude themes, but without losing their edge.

“We wanted to produce something that was counter-culture; something that would not only be funny, but move people emotionally,” says Jeff Allen, who has been seen on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, HBO, among others. Allen starred in a sitcom pilot on PAX-TV entitled “Happy Wife, Happy Life,” and authored the book My Life as a Bystander.

Brad Stine, known for his edgy social commentary, has been featured on CNN, Fox News, MTV, New Yorker Magazine, as well as Evening at the Improv. Emmy-Award winner Anthony Griffith has been a frequent guest on The Tonight Show as well as HBO, Comedy Central, and The Bernie Mac Show. Griffith says he regularly receives compliments from his secular counterparts who use harsh language or vulgar subjects to get laughs.

“I’ve been in clubs where other comics have come up to me and said, ‘We wish we could do what you do,’” says Griffith. “When you stay true to yourself, it shows. Bill Cosby used to say, ‘Please the people who like you and don’t worry about the others.’ I’ve tried to just stay true to my beliefs and as I result, I’m comfortable in any setting.”

Griffith, who shares very personal tragedies for the first time on Apostles Of Comedy, lost a young daughter to cancer and was later himself diagnosed with MS. During one particularly poignant conversation in the film, he talks about how tragedies have affected his faith. “Life is like a novel,” he states. “You laugh, you cry, but you want to keep turning the pages because you want to know how it ends. You’re the main character and God is the author.”

Ron Pearson is long-time friends with Griffith (Anthony is godfather to Ron’s daughter), and like Griffith, has made a name for himself appearing on various television sitcoms such as Malcolm & Eddie, The Drew Carey Show, That 70s Show, The George Lopez Show, among others. Pearson was also drawn to the Apostles Of Comedy project because of its generational appeal.

“There really is a void out there of comedy that is uplifting,” says Pearson. “This film features quality comedy that is not dumbed down at all, but is also something the entire family can enjoy. There is a culture war going on for the soul of this country right now. And while we may not win every battle, hopefully quality projects like this will stand-up against any secular counterpart out there.”

A tour featuring the four comedians is in the works, and Jeff Allen hopes the tour becomes more than just a night of comedy.

“Comedy has a way of breaking down barriers and becoming an outreach to people,” says Allen. “We want people to laugh and have a great time, but we also want people to be touched on a spiritual level.”

Apostles Of Comedy will be released nationwide on September 9, 2008 by First Look Studios. First Look Studios is a leading independent studio which includes its theatrical, home video and television operations. The studios’ CEO is Trevor Short and Dean Wilson is COO.

For a sneak preview of the DVD, visit: www.ApostlesofComedy.com.

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(Los Angeles, CA) – First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of THE ART OF TRAVEL, directed by Thomas Whelan.

Upon discovering the affair between his fiancée and best friend on his wedding day, Connor Layne (Christopher Masterson, “Malcolm in the Middle”) takes the journey of a lifetime. THE ART OF TRAVEL follows Connor’s quest to find both freedom and himself. The DVD is in stores September 2, 2008 at an SRP of $24.98.

Conner Layne is about to embark on an adventure, just not the one he planned. Having discovered that his fiancée is having an affair with his best friend, he leaves her at the altar and heads off on his honeymoon alone. While experiencing the wonders that South America has to offer, he meets a friendly couple -- Darlene (Brooke Burns, “Pepper Dennis”) and her husband, Christopher (Johnny Messner, Tears of the Sun), who are planning a dangerous trip across the Darien Gap. Along with a ragtag group of foreigners, they venture on a 100-mile long journey through the undeveloped jungle that separates Panama and Colombia. Ready to leave his past behind, Conner joins the unknown for the quest of a lifetime. The film also stars James Duval (Independence Day).

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