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	Inception Media Group Proudly Presents Titanic’s Final Mystery 100 Years Later, the Truth About Her Demise is Finally Beginning to Surface Set Sail for Historic Intrigue on Blu-ray & DVD May 29 LOS ANGELES — May 1, 2012 — For Immediate Release — All aboard for a revelation 100 years in the making in Titanic’s Final Mystery, sailingonto Blu-ray and DVD May 29 from Inception Media Group. On April 15, 1912, the frigid North Atlantic Ocean played host to the biggest maritime catastrophe in history. For the last 100 years, the sinking of the RMS Titanic has grown so large that legend has replaced the truth. However, recent findings and modern technology have raised new questions about what really happened that fateful night . Follow Titanic detective Tim Maltin from the icy Labrador current of the Atlantic to the blistering deserts of the Mojave as he shatters old myths and sheds new light on the disaster that sent over 1,500 passengers and crew to a watery grave. Combining 20 years of research with thousands of hours of testimony and enquiry reports, we piece together the final hours before and after the collision and reveal how this “unsinkable” liner was doomed from the outset. Based on Maltin’s books 100 Things You Thought You Knew About the Titanic … but Didn’t! and Titanic: First Accounts. *Titanic’s Final Mystery* is presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16x9 and 5.1 digital sound.
	BOSS: SEASON ONE Corruption is at its finest when Lionsgate releases the political STARZ drama Boss: Season One to Blu-ray Disc, DVD and Digital Download for the first time on July 24, 2012. Nominated for a Golden Globe® for Best Drama - Television Series, Boss: Season One stars Golden Globe® award winner Kelsey Grammer (Best Actor- Television Series- Drama) and will be released just prior to the Season Two premiere on August 17, 2012. Kelsey Grammer gives an electrifying performance as Tom Kane, the ruthless mayor of Chicago, who will go to great lengths to get the job done - even if it means being involved with scandal. The Philadelphia Inquirer described Grammer's performance as "riveting," and HitFix praised his role on the show as "mesmerizing." Boss: Season One also stars Connie Nielsen (TV's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"), Hannah Ware ( Shame ), Jeff Hephner (TV's "The O.C.") and Kathleen Robertson (TV's "Beverly Hills, 90210," Hollywoodland ), the 2-disc Blu-ray set and 3-disc DVD set contains all eight episodes in addition to special features including episode commentaries as well as a featurette, "The Mayor and His Maker" with Kelsey Grammer and Farhad Safinia. The Blu-ray and DVD sets will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.97 and $39.98, respectively. SYNOPSIS Mayor Tom Kane (Grammer) is King of Chicago and he rules his domain with an iron fist. Deception, scandal and betrayal go hand in hand with Kane's form of politics. As long as he gets the job done, the people of Chicago look the other way. Despite being the most effective mayor in recent history, Kane is hiding a dark secret. A degenerative brain disorder is ripping everything away from him and he can't trust his memory, his closest allies or even himself. Watch as Kane viciously fights battles on all fronts in Boss: Season One . BLU-RAY & DVD SPECIAL FEATURES* Audio commentaries with "Boss" executive producer Farhad Safinia, director of photography Kasper Tuxen and executive producer Richard Levine. "The Mayor and His Maker" with Kelsey Grammer and Farhad Safinia featurette
	FRIENDS WITH KIDS Friendship doesn't always go according to plan in Friends with Kids , the heart-felt new comedy from writer/director/actress Jennifer Westfeldt (Ira & Abbey, Kissing Jessica Stein), delivering on Blu-ray Disc, DVD and Digital Download July 17 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The film will also be available On Demand and Pay-Per-View July 13. Earning a #1 spot on Entertainment Weekly's "Must List" and hailed by New York Magazine as "a rapid fire crowd pleaser," Friends with Kids shares the story of a close-knit group of friends who have their relationships tested when parenthood enters the picture. The film is highlighted by an ensemble cast that along with Westfeldt includes Adam Scott (TV's "Parks And Recreation," TV's "Party Down"), Golden Globe ® winner Jon Hamm** (TV's "Mad Men"), Academy Award ® nominee Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids, TV's "Saturday Night Live"), Chris O'Dowd (Bridesmaids), Megan Fox (Transformers) and Edward Burns (27 Dresses, Saving Private Ryan). The Friends with Kids* Blu-ray Disc and DVD release is loaded with must-see bonus features including a side-splitting gag reel featuring some of today's most celebrated actor/comedians, deleted scenes, a "making of" featurette and an audio commentary.
	Here is a look at the trailer for an interesting film coming our way this fall, based on the graphic novel from Catastrophic Comics! Check it out! SPARKS Newbury Park, CA - Sideshow Productions is proud to release the trailer for their upcoming feature length film, SPARKS, set to premier in FALL 2012. Sparks is a superhero noir thriller set in the 1940s and is the story of a masked vigilante, Ian Sparks, who discovers the dark side to heroism. Going after the nation's most notorious super criminal leaves Sparks' life and reputation in ruins. SPARKS is based on the independently released graphic novel series and has been adapted for the big screen by the series creator, Christopher Folino. Producer, Tyler Endicott, comments "Sparks is a perfect combination of superheroes and film noir. The movie has a great deal of action, suspense, and it's a very original take on the two genres." The feature film version brings together two of Hollywood's rising stars, Chase Williamson (John Dies At The End) and Ashley Bell (The Last Exorcism), who are supported by award winning actors, Clancy Brown (Highlander, The Shawshank Redemption), Clint Howard (How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Jake Busey (Starship Troopers), and William Katt (Carrie, The Greatest American Hero).
	Film Chest Proudly Presents on HD Cinema Classics Label … The Strange Love of Martha Ivers Fate Drew Them Together … Only Murder Could Part Them 1946 Film Noir Classic Stars Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott & Kirk Douglas (In His Film Debut), Wooing a DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack on May 29 th BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — April 25, 2012 — For Immediate Release — A young girl yearns for freedom and love, but is trapped into an adulthood wrought with obligation and guilt in *The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, available in a DVD/Blu-ray combo pack May 29 from Film Chest on the HD Cinema Classics label. STARRING:* Barbara Stanwyck (Double Indemnity, Dial M for Murder, TV’s The Big Valley), Kirk Douglas in his film debut (Spartacus, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea), Van Heflin (Shane, 3:10 to Yuma), Lizabeth Scott (Dead Reckoning, Too Late for Tears), Judith Anderson (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Ten Commandments), Janis Wilson (Watch on the Rhine, The Creeper), Darryl Hickman, (Network, The Grapes of Wrath), Mickey Kuhn (A Streetcar Named Desire, Gone With the Wind) and Roman Bohnen (The Best Years of Our Lives). Desperate to escape her wealthy, domineering aunt (Anderson), young Martha (Wilson) plans to run away with her boyfriend, Sam (Hickman). Accidentally killing her aunt, she lies, but her story is supported by Walter (Kuhn), who saw what happened. Martha’s tutor (Bohnen) suspects the truth and extorts the girl, taking control of her life. Y ears later, Sam (Heflin) returns to town and falls in love again … with ex-con Toni (Scott). When she is arrested, Sam seeks the help of Walter (Douglas), now a lawyer. But unbeknownst to Sam, Walter has married Martha (Stanwyck), blackmailing her into the union. Fearing what Sam knows, he sets out to silence his wife’s unrequited love … Manipulation, conspiracy, forgiveness, heartbreak and tragedy await as this all-star, 1946 film noir classic unfolds. With the cooperation of the U.S. Library of Congress, the film was transferred by Film Chest from the original, damaged 35mm elements with their new division, Process Blue, which uses the Golden Eye III, a state-of-the-art film scanner, and digitally restored in high definition to attain the highest quality audio-visual experience possible. *The Strange Love of Martha Ivers* is p resented in full screen (aspect ratio: 4 x 3) and standard Dolby audio. Special features include a commentary track by author William Hare (Early Film Noir: Greed, Lust and Murder Hollywood Style, L.A. Noir: Nine Dark Visions of the City of Angels, Hitchcock and the Methods of Suspense); a before-and-after restoration demo; original theatrical trailer; Spanish subtitles; and an original movie art postcard.
	NBC and Lisa Kudrow’s star-studded family history series, Who Do You Think You Are? Season 2, featuring Gwyneth Paltrow , Kim Cattrall, Tim McGraw, Lionel Richie, Vanessa Williams , Ashley Judd , and Steve Buscemi debuts on DVD on May 1 ^st . WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Season 2 Debuts on DVD May 1, 2012 “Hits the historical jackpot” — New York Daily News “A rare and surprising treat” — Entertainment Weekly “Brings history alive in a way rarely seen on television” — The Philadelphia Inquirer “Heartwarming…It’s a touching, compelling watch” — OK! Weekly “Fascinating” — The New York Times Silver Spring, MD — Seen on NBC and following eight celebrities as they journey through ancestral history and share their life-altering discoveries, the critically acclaimed reality series *Who Do You Think You Are?, Season 2* (U.S. Version) debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on May 1, 2012. Like never seen before, Oscar ^® winner Gwyneth Paltrow ( Shakespeare in Love ), Kim Cattrall ( Sex and the City ), country music superstar Tim McGraw , Emmy® winner Rosie O’Donnell, Grammy® winner Lionel Ritchie , and actors Vanessa Williams ( Desperate Housewives ), Steve Buscemi ( Boardwalk Empire ), and Ashley Judd ( The Missing, Double Jeopardy) travel the world to uncover the secrets and surprises of their family trees. Lisa Kudrow is an executive producer for the series and appears in Season 1. The fascinating series paints an intimate portrait of how a journey through history can change everything – including one’s idea of self . Season 2 premiered on NBC in February 2012. Working alongside genealogists, researchers and historians, the stars excavates stories from their families’ past. Vanessa Williams finds that breaking down barriers runs in her family. Tim McGraw discovers the source of his own pioneering spirit. Rosie O’Donnell follows her mother’s roots to the grim realities of the Irish potato famine. Kim Cattrall learns why her grandfather abandoned his family. Lionel Richie explores his great-grandfather’s mysterious past. Steve Buscemi uncovers a family history of depression. Gwyneth Paltrow both sides of her family, which couldn’t be more different. And Ashley Judd, actress and activist, learns she’s not the first in her family to fight for human rights. Touching, sometimes shocking, and profoundly inspiring, these stories prove that genealogy is more than a pastime; each is “a look inside the human heart” ( Slant ).
	CHRISTIAN SLATER HEADLINES AN ALL-STAR CAST IN DAWN RIDER Jill Hennessy And Golden Globe Winner Donald Sutherland Co-Star In Action-Packed Western Riding In On Blu-ray Disc And DVD May 29 From Nasser Entertainment and Vivendi Entertainment Remake Of The Classic John Wayne Film Arrives Just In Time For Father’s Day And Exclusively At Wal-Mart UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – Only those with the fastest draw can survive in the brutal world of *DAWN RIDER* , saddling up on Blu-ray and DVD May 29 from Nassar Entertainment and Vivendi Entertainment. Christian Slater ( True Romance , Heathers ), Jill Hennessy (“Crossing Jordan,” “Law & Order”) and Donald Sutherland ( The Hunger Games ) all star in the suspenseful tale of romance and vengeance set in the Old West. A remake of the classic John Wayne film, the thrilling adventure begins when John Mason (Slater) arrives at his father’s store, only to find himself caught in the middle of an armed robbery. The crime soon turns deadly as Mason is forced to watch as his father is fatally shot by the gunmen. Failing to save his life, Mason’s only motivation is to find his father’s killer and seek vengeance for his death. Yet his plans for revenge may be thwarted when Mason finds himself falling in love with Alice (Hennessy) who is also adored by John’s best friend. Filled with all the action of a classic Western and directed by Terry Miles ( Recoil,A Night For Dying Tigers ), the film arrives on Blu-ray and DVD loaded with bonus features including behind-the-scenes on the set of *DAWN RIDER* . It will be available exclusively at all Wal-Mart locations nationwide for the suggested retail price of $19.97 and $19.95, respectively . SYNOPSIS : Christian Slater ( Lies & Illusions ), Jill Hennessy (TV’s “Crossing Jordan”) and Donald Sutherland ( The Hunger Games ) star in this gripping story of vengeance and passion set in the American West. When the father of gunslinger John Mason (Slater) is shot to death by masked bandits, Mason sets out with guns blazing to track down those who killed him. During his quest, he finds himself involved in a grim love triangle when he falls for Alice, the determined and beautiful woman also adored by John’s best friend. Based on the timeless John Wayne adventure, Dawn Rider is a riveting saga of retribution, duty and valor in the American West.
	*CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM®:* *THE COMPLETE EIGHTH SEASON* Emmy ® and Golden Globe ® -winning Series available on DVD and Digital Download from HBO Home Entertainment ^® June 5, 2012, in time for Father's Day Includes Bonus Features "Leon's Guide to NYC" & a roundtable discussion with Larry David and Cast Coast to coast, from Manhattan Island to Manhattan Beach, there's nobody who compares to Larry David when it comes to social inappropriateness. In *Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Eighth Season,* Larry travels to the Big Apple and finds himself battling new girlfriends, politicians and even Michael J. Fox . Featuring all ten episodes along with bonus features, the two- d isc DVD set will hit stores on June 5, 2012, with an SRP of $39.98, just in time for Father's Day. "Hilarious...masterfully crafted" ( TV Guide ) and "flat-out funny" ( Variety ), the latest season of "the funniest series on television" ( San Francisco Chronicle ) finds Larry newly divorced, living the bachelor life and navigating the LA dating scene. However, when a faulty alibi ends up landing him in New York City for an extended stay, he proves that faux-pas and character assassinations can occur just as easily in Manhattan as in Hollywood. Will New York change Larry, or is it the other way around? *Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Eighth Season* includes the bonus features "Leon's Guide to NYC," in which the character Leon offers his unique and entertaining take on what to do in the Big Apple, along with a roundtable discussion with Larry David and the cast recorded live at the 92 ^nd Street Y. Candid, unsparing and self-deprecating, Curb Your Enthusiasm is driven by the off-kilter comic vision of its star and co-creator Larry David. A true HBO® signature series, the show blurs the line between reality and fiction and is shot with only scene outlines in cinema verité-style, giving it an uproariously fresh and spontaneous narrative and improvisational quality. Series regulars include Jeff Garlin as Larry's manager Jeff and Susie Essman as Jeff's wife Susie. Guest stars this season include series veterans Bob Einstein, Richard Lewis, Rosie O'Donnell, J.B. Smoove and Wanda Sykes, as well as Jonathan Ames, Bill Buckner, Rebecca Creskoff, Gary Cole, Michael J. Fox, Ana Gasteyer, Ricky Gervais, Michael Gross, Harry Hamlin, Larry Miller, Robert Smigel, Aida Turturro, Mookie Wilson and Jo Anne Worley. The series is executive produced by Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Gavin Polone, Ale c Berg, David Mandel, Jeff Schaffer, Tim Gibbons, Erin O'Malley and Larry Charles.
	Inception Media Group Proudly Presents Aerial America: Pacific Rim Collection Smithsonian Channel Explores the Nation’s Wondrous West Four Stunning Programs Fly Onto Blu-ray & DVD May 15 th LOS ANGELES — May 1, 2012 — For Immediate Release — Take off for an amazing adventure over the nation’s western coast and beyond in *Aerial America: Pacific Rim Collection, soaring onto Blu-ray and DVD May 15 from Inception Media Group. It’s been more than 200 years since explorers first reached the Pacific coast, and there’s still so much to discover! Aerial America: Pacific Rim Collection* travels the westernmost part of the United States, an area still defined by unblemished natural wonders and an adventurous pioneer spirit. Witness Washington state, where America’s wildest spaces and most modern cities stand side by side, and Oregon, shaped by its volcanic past but defined by its freethinking communities. From the Pacific northwest, travel along California via the Pacific Coast Highway, a road rich with historical significance and spectacular sights. Explore Hawaii’s emerald string of islands, from tourist hotspots to untamed regions accessible only by plane. This journey along the Pacific coast is a pilgrimage along the edge of American culture and a land that, centuries later, remains full of surprises.
	Inception Media Group Proudly Presents Air and Space Collection Spectacular Adventure Takes Flight! Smishsonian Channel’s Quartet of Programs Soar Onto DVD May 15 th LOS ANGELES — May 1, 2012 — For Immediate Release — Lift off with four breathtaking adventures that soar above and below the stratosphere in *Air and Space Collection, taking flight on DVD May 15 from Inception Media Group. Come fly with us as we chronicle humanity’s love affair with flight as only Smithsonian Channel can! This collection brings the world’s most visited museum into your home with four programs that capture the history of aviation innovation and accomplishments. EnterAmerica’s Hangar to visit history’s legendary pilots, daring astronauts and the machines that carried them over our first century of flight. Relive our nation’s first decade of space exploration with History in HD: America in Space* . Then, *Concorde: Flying Supersonic* reveals the turbulent, 30-year history of the world's first and last supersonic passenger jet. And *Space Shuttle: Final Countdown* tells its own 30-year story, one that would ultimately change the landscape of our world and transform the way we perceive the universe. From life-altering triumphs to life-taking tragedies, this anthology tells one collective story about the human race and its ongoing conquest of air and space.
	COMING MAY 1 SHE'S NOT OUR SISTER Here's another exciting release from Image Entertainment: “She’s Not Our Sister,” playwright Johnnie Johnsons’ biting, bickering and hilarious musical comedy, to the Home Entertainment arena. “She’s Not Our Sister” will be released on DVD and Digital Download with an on-sale date of May 1, 2012. In this powerful play, three women experience a roller-coaster ride of emotions as they confront their father's death, long-buried family secrets and the startling revelation of an affair that almost tore their parents' marriage apart. “She’s Not Our Sister” is the highest-rated GMC World Premiere Gospel Play to date; and has since become a hit GMC television series titled, “She’s Still Not Our Sister.” An All-Star cast including Kellita Smith (“The Bernie Mac Show”), Drew Sidora (“The Game”), Azur-De (Somebody Help Me 2), Christian Keyes (Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes To Jail), Clifton Powell (Ray), Tony Grant (“Why Did I Get Married” and “A Madea Christmas” stage plays) and Jazsmin Lewis (“Meet the Browns”) brings this contemporary tale of family, tragedy and triumph to life. check out the trailer for "SHE'S NOT OUR SISTER
	Film Chest Proudly Presents Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp Complete, Authorized Classic TV Series Available for the First Time on DVD Proceeds From Sales of Special 3-Disc Release to Benefit Lancelot’s Retirement Home, Los Angeles’ Wildlife Waystation Monkey business takes on a whole new meaning in the classic ABC television series *Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp* – which aired in the early ‘70s on Saturday mornings – being released in a special DVD collector's set (May 29^th). The series has had a dedicated cult following for years and such fans as Tom Hanks, who references the film in the box office hit Turner & Hooch. In the spirit of Get Smart, this live-action, action-adventure/comedy spy series (1970-72) starred a cast of chimpanzees whose performances were dubbed with human voices, including those of Dayton Allen, Joan Gerber, Steven Hoffman and The Love Boat’s Bernie Kopell, among others. Once the leader of the Agency to Prevent Evil (APE), Lancelot is now in retirement, enjoying his days at Los Angeles’ Wildlife Waystation (WWS), which will receive part of the proceeds from DVD sales. A famed institution that has been assisting wild animals in need for 36 years, WWS has been hit hard by the recession and is now desperately in need of funds.
	In Theaters June 22, 2012 Tim Burton to Judge Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Art Competition for 20th Century Fox Think you have what it takes to impress Tim Burton? You could win a private midnight screening in your hometown! 20 ^th Century Fox challenges fans to depict their allegiance to either our patriotic hero Lincoln or to villainous vampires through creative illustrations. The five top entries will be presented to the famed director, who will then pick the grand-prize winner! Whether submitting their own art, voting on the submissions or viewing and sharing the artwork, fans are invited to participate in this hunt for the best candidates! All styles are encouraged; cartoon, photo, paint, sculpture, graphic design etc. Real or imagined, we leave the vision and interpretation up to the artist. CONTEST RULES Submit your own pro-patriot or pro-vampire artwork to the gallery at www.Facebook.com/Vampirehunter All Submissions due by May 12, 2012 Popular vote will decide the top five finalists The winning finalists will be selected by Tim Burton One Grand Prize Winner will receive a private midnight screening Four runner-ups will receive a Tim Burton signed movie poster
	Bill Murray’s First Starring Role Debuts on Blu-ray Disc Features All-New Commentary With Director Ivan Reitman MEATBALLS Pack up and head to Camp North Star this summer as Lionsgate debuts the wacky comedy *Meatballs* on Blu-ray Disc, Digital Download and On Demand for the first time. Directed by Ivan Reitman ( Ghostbusters ), the hilarious summer camp adventure stars Oscar® nominee Bill Murray (Best Actor in a Leading Role, Lost in Translation , 2003) in his first leading role. The film also stars Harvey Atkin (TV’s “Law & Order: SVU”) and Kate Lynch ( New Year ). Featuring a new audio commentary with director Ivan Reitman, *Meatballs* makes its high-definition premiere on June 12 ^th . Tripper (Murray) is about to have a summer he will never forget. As head counselor at Camp North Star, an off-the-wall summer getaway, Tripper guides his loveable campers and spirited staff members on a quest for fun in the sun. But when the season begins with a runaway camper, an accidental blackout and Tripper's amorous attack on a female counselor, everyone knows that the tales by the fireside will only get more outrageous as the summer goes on.
	ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER STEVEN SPIELBERG’S ICONIC SUMMER CLASSIC COMES TO BLU-RAY™ FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, DIGITALLY REMASTERED & FULLY RESTORED IN HONOR OF UNIVERSAL’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION JAWS ON AUGUST 14TH, OWN THE BLU-RAYTM COMBO PACK WITH DVD, DIGITAL COPY, ULTRAVIOLETTM & OVER 4 HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES INCLUDING AN ALL-NEW DOCUMENTARY “THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING” Universal City, California, April 10, 2012: JAWS – the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go in the water – comes to Blu-rayTM for the first time ever on August 14th, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound, the JAWS Blu-rayTM Combo Pack with DVD, Digital Copy and UltraVioletTM gives fans the ultimate way to watch the breathtaking and terrifying action-thriller. One of the most influential motion pictures of all time and nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award®, JAWS stars Oscar® winner Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar® nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. Produced by legendary filmmakers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown, the film earned an Oscar® for composer John Williams’ instantly recognizable minimalist score, as well as Oscars® for Best Editing and Best Sound. When it was first released in 1975, JAWS smashed box-office records and became the highest-grossing film of its era, earning Spielberg a reputation as a Hollywood visionary. Today, it remains one of the highest-grossing films in motion-picture history1 and is largely considered the film that launched the summer blockbuster. JAWS is one of 13 classic Universal films to be digitally remastered and fully restored from 35mm original film elements as part of Universal’s ongoing 100th Anniversary celebration. The JAWS restoration began with researching and evaluating the existing film elements to determine the best means to restore the film. Over the course of several months, skilled technicians at Universal Studios Digital Services meticulously balanced color, removed dirt and scratches, and repaired any damage to the film elements shot by shot and frame by frame. Following the picture restoration, Universal Studios Sound team up-mixed the iconic JAWS soundtrack to DTS-HD Master 7.1, optimizing the sound on the Blu-rayTM for the latest home theater technology. The entire restoration process was conducted in conjunction with Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment’s post-production team to ensure the integrity of Spielberg’s original vision remained intact. “JAWS holds a unique place, not just in Universal Pictures’ history, but in global pop culture,” said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. “It is only fitting that this phenomenal film should be given the extensive restoration needed to ensure that long-time fans as well as newcomers can enjoy this unforgettable cinematic achievement for generations to come.” The JAWS Blu-ray™ Combo Pack is available in collectible Universal 100th Anniversary packaging for a limited time. The Combo Pack also contains a Digital Copy of the film for a limited time, compatible with iTunes®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™ touch, Android or online retail partners, as well as an UltraViolet™ copy. UltraViolet is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows in the cloud to download and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smartphones. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice. Blu-ray™ Bonus Features:  The Shark is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of JAWS: All-new feature-length documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with cast and crew including Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider.  JAWS: The Restoration: An all-new, in-depth look at the intricate process of restoring the movie.  The Making of JAWS: A two-hour documentary featuring interviews with key cast and crew.  From the Set: An insider’s look at life on the set of JAWS, featuring an interview with Steven Spielberg.  Deleted Scenes & Outtakes  JAWS Archives: Take a peek inside the JAWS archives, including storyboards, production photos and marketing materials, as well as a special segment on the JAWS phenomenon.  Original Theatrical Trailer  UltraViolet™: The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, store them in the cloud, and download and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smartphones. Currently available in the United States only.  Digital Copy: Viewers can redeem a digital version of the full-length movie from a choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronic and portable devices.  pocket BLU™ App: The popular free pocket BLU™ app for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad®, Android™ tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take advantage of the devices’ larger screens and high resolution displays. o Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease. o Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film. o Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere. o Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device. o Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.  BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more! DVD Bonus Features:  Spotlight on Location: The Making of JAWS: Highlights from the full-length documentary featuring interviews with key cast and crew. SYNOPSIS Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, Jaws set the standard for edge-of-your seat suspense quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the movie industry. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history.
	*BOUNCE* *KATE & LEOPOLD (DIRECTOR’S CUT)* Both Arrive On Blu-ray Disc April 10, 2012 From Lionsgate *BOUNCE* Two strangers find love amidst unusual circumstances as Lionsgate debuts Miramax’s *Bounce* on Blu-ray Disc for the very first time this April. Oscar® winners Gwyneth Paltrow (Best Actress in a Leading Role, Shakespeare in Love , 1998) and Ben Affleck (Best Original Screenplay, Good Will Hunting , 1997) create sparks in their onscreen pairing. Written and directed by Don Roos ( Happy Endings ), the romantic drama also stars Natasha Henstridge ( The Whole Nine Yards ), Tony Goldwyn ( Ghost ) and Jennifer Grey ( Dirty Dancing ). The Blu-ray premiere also includes audio commentary with the writer/director and producer, scene-specific commentary with Roos, Affleck and Paltrow, deleted scenes with commentary, a gag reel, a music video and behind-the-scenes and “making of” featurettes. *Bounce* lands on Blu-ray Disc on April 10 ^th. Buddy (Affleck) is a skirt-chasing, high-powered advertising executive, who would typically have nothing in common with the responsible Abby (Paltrow). Their paths collide when Buddy gives up his seat to Abby’s husband on an airplane that crashes. Grief-stricken, Abby lets Buddy into her life -- not knowing that he is, in part, responsible for her spouse’s death. *KATE & LEOPOLD (DIRECTOR’S CUT)* A rip in time begins an epic love story as Lionsgate debuts Miramax’s *Kate & Leopold: Director’s Cut* on Blu-ray Disc for the very first time this April. Hollywood mega-talents Meg Ryan ( You’ve Got Mail ) and Hugh Jackman (the X-Men trilogy) star in this romantic comedy about a modern 21 ^st century woman who falls for a dashing 19 ^th century man. Co-written and directed by James Mangold ( Walk the Line ), the film also stars Liev Schreiber ( X-Men Origins: Wolverine ) and Breckin Meyer (TV’s “Franklin & Bash”). The film’s theme song, Sting’s "Until,” received an Oscar® nod for Best Original Song (2001). The Blu-ray premiere includes audio commentary with Mangold, deleted scenes with commentary, a behind-the-scenes featurette, a costume featurette and a photo gallery. *Kate & Leopold: Director’s Cut* lands on Blu-ray Disc on April 10 ^th. In modern day New York City, Kate’s (Ryan) ex-boyfriend Stuart (Schreiber) unknowingly finds a rip in time that takes him to the 1870s. Puzzled by the strange man with the tiny camera photographing his surroundings, 19 ^th century man Leopold (Jackman) follows the man into the 21 ^st century. Unaware, Stuart leads Leopold straight into the arms of his ex. What unfolds is a hilarious and sincere love story between a man and a woman from different times.
	*Gwyneth Paltrow: 4-Film Collection* *Nicole Kidman: 4-Film Collection* *Renée Zellweger: 4-Film Collection* On DVD April 3, 2012 From Lionsgate The stars align this April as Lionsgate brings together film collections from three of Hollywood's most enchanting leading ladies with the release of the *Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman* and *Renée Zellweger 4-Film Collections.* Each DVD collection showcases four of these Academy Award ^® winning actresses' most memorable films, together for the first time. Just in time for Mother's Day, each collection is loaded with special features like audio commentaries, deleted scenes and featurettes. Gwyneth Paltrow: Best Actress in a Leading Role, Shakespeare in Love , 1998; Nicole Kidman: Best Actress in a Leading Role, The Hours , 2002; Renée Zellweger: Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Cold Mountain , 2003 *Gwyneth Paltrow: 4-Film Collection* Anchored by the film for which she won the Oscar ^® , the *Gwyneth Paltrow: 4-Film Collection* includes Shakespeare in Love, A View From the Top, Bounce and Emma . In Shakespeare in Love, Paltrow portrays the lovely Lady Viola, who finds herself entangled in a secret romance with Will Shakespeare. In the romantic comedy, View From the Top , the actress pairs with Christina Applegate (TV's "Up All Night") and Kelly Preston ( Jerry Maguire ) as a small-town girl who gets a taste of the big time world when setting her sights on becoming a first-class flight attendant. The final two films of the collection feature Paltrow as a grieving widow (in the drama, Bounce ) with Ben Affleck, and the title character in the adaptation of the classic Jane Austen novel, Emma . *Nicole Kidman: 4-Film Collection* One of the most versatile actresses in Hollywood, Nicole Kidman has an impressive body of work, including three Oscar ^® nominations*, and one win for The Hours* . The *Nicole Kidman: 4-Film Collection* includes the acclaimed titles, Rabbit Hole, Cold Mountain, The Others and Dogville . Based on the popular play, Rabbit Hole features Kidman as Becca, a wife and mother whose life has been unhinged by a tragic accident. Cold Mountain, set in the Civil War, follows the story of Ada, who vows to wait for her love after he's left her to fight as part of the Confederate Army. In The Others , Kidman portrays a mother of two photosensitive children when they become convinced that their home is haunted. And in the drama, Dogville , Kidman is a woman who finds refuge from the mob in a small Colorado town. *Best Actress in a Leading Role, Moulin Rouge!,* 2001; Best Actress in a Leading Role, The Hours , 2002; Best Actress in a Leading Role, Rabbit Hole , 2010 *Renée Zellweger: 4-Film Collection* Another three-time Oscar ^® nominated* actress with one win in 2003, Renée Zellweger brings something unique to every performance. The Renée Zellweger: 4-Film Collection** features four such performances in Bridget Jones's Diary, Chicago, Cold Mountain and New in Town. In her first nominated role, Zellweger stars as the determined but lovelorn title character, Bridget Jones. As starlet murderer Roxie Hart, Zellweger lights up the screen alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones in the Broadway musical turned film, Chicago . In Cold Mountain , the actress co-stars with Kidman in the Civil War drama. Finally, Zellweger returns to her comedic roots to star in the fish-out-of-water romantic comedy, New in Town. **Best Actress in a Leading Role, Bridget Jones's Diary* , 2001; Best Actress in a Leading Role, Chicago , 2002; Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Cold Mountain, 2003
	CBS INTERACTIVE LAUNCHES THE OFFICIAL "STAR TREK™ PADD APP" FOR iPAD App Merges 24th Century Technology into 21st Century Mobile Device SAN FRANCISCO – July 11, 2011 – CBS Interactive today announced the launch of the official STAR TREK PADD app, based on the iconic television franchise. The STAR TREK PADD (Personal Access Display Device) app provides fans with the ultimate mobile "Trekker" experience. The app features an authentic reproduction of the LCARS interface—the fictional computer operating system depicted in the STAR TREK television series—as well as a rich, interactive database of STAR TREK television series information, including images and an episode guide. The STAR TREK PADD app is now available for $4.99 in the App Store . Developed in conjunction with CBS Mobile by app development studio ArcTouch , the STAR TREK PADD app transports fans back through the extensive 40-year history of the STAR TREK television franchise, including its amazing universe of characters, planets and technology spanning from STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES all the way to STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE. The app also includes a recognizable computer voice as well as familiar STAR TREK-related sounds. "STAR TREK fans are passionately involved with all things STAR TREK. The STAR TREK PADD app lets die-hard fans and casual enthusiasts use the authentic LCARS interface to access the extensive official STAR TREK database, and easily connect with other Trekkers. We expect that the app will also introduce the show to a new generation of fans, leveraging 21st century technology to provide a glimpse into the 24th century," said Rob Gelick, Senior Vice President and General Manager, CBS Mobile. The app includes the following features: A rich LCARS graphical interface that provides an authentic and immersive experience, complete with STAR TREK-related sound effects and prompts from a recognizable computer voice. An official database of STAR TREK information, including aliens, ships, places, and technologies as depicted in the STAR TREK television series, plus a detailed episode guide. The official STAR TREK Facebook fan page and Twitter feed integrated into the app to let fans catch up on the latest news and connect with other Trekkers. "Back when the PADD first appeared on STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION , none of us imagined that today we'd be able to hold the real thing in our hands. But the STAR TREK PADD app, running on your iPad, is an actual miniature, handheld, touch-sensitive, 24 ^th -century-style computer screen," said Michael Okuda, who was in charge of computer interface design for the Starships Enterprise and co-authored the STAR TREK Encyclopedia along with wife Denise. "We're honored CBS chose us to develop the official STAR TREK PADD app," said Eric Shapiro, CEO of ArcTouch. "We're true STAR TREK fans and were intensely focused on making this app both useful and fun, while maintaining authenticity and reproducing the LCARS design faithfully." The STAR TREK PADD app is now available for $4.99 from the iTunes App Store for the iPad in every one of the more than 120 international markets where the show's five series are licensed. TM & © 2011 CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc.