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JAIL GUITAR DOORS





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CHARGE — TRAILER





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COLE SMITHEY'S MOVIE WEEK #272

VIDEO ESSAYS: STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS — FRANCES HA — CLASSIC FILM PICK: THE GREAT GATSBY






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John Cassavetes — Hollywood 1965





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Nick Lowe — All Men Are Liars





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The Debussy Film — KEN RUSSELL





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Alejandro Jodorowsky — The Dance of Reality





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"La Danza de la Realidad" — Alejandro Jodorowsky

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RIPD — TRAILER

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NICK LOWE — SO IT GOES

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Kino Lorber: THE ROCKET

Kino Lorber
Kino Lorber Acquires US and Canadian Rights to Kim Mordaunt's THE ROCKET
 

Date: May 17, 2013

Winner of top prizes at last month's Tribeca Film Festival and 2013 Berlinale to open across the U.S. and Canada this Fall

CANNES - May 17, 2013 - Kino Lorber is pleased to announce that it has acquired all U.S. and Canadian rights to THE ROCKET, the critically acclaimed first feature film by director and writer Kim Mordaunt focused on a boy's journey to escape his poor circumstances by entering a rocket building contest in Laos.

The Rocket
A still from The Rocket

Produced by Sylvia Wilczynski at Red Lamp Films, with funding from Screen Australia, the film had its US premiere at this year's Tribeca Film Festival and won the festival's top three narrative accolades: Best Narrative Feature prize, the Audience Award for Best Narrative Film and the Best Actor in a Narrative Feature award (given to 10-year-old Sitthiphon Disamoe). At this year's Berlinale, THE ROCKET also won the "Crystal Bear" (Generation Kplus prize for Best Film) as well as the Best First Feature award and The Amnesty International Award.

After a run of prestigious festival dates, Kino Lorber is planning a national theatrical release for this critics and crowd-pleasing film during the fall, followed by a digital, VOD and home media release in 2014.KinoLorber CEO Richard Lorber negotiated the deal for the film with Natja Noviani Rosner, LevelK's Sales Director.

A co-production between Australia, Laos and Thailand, THE ROCKET is set in contemporary Laos and tells the story of a boy named Ahlo (beautifully played by Sitthiphon Disamoe) who is believed to be a bearer of bad luck and is therefore blamed for a string of disasters - including his mother's death. When his family loses their home and is forced to move, Ahlo meets the spirited orphan Kia and her eccentric uncle Purple: an ex-soldier with a purple suit, a rice-wine habit and an unbridled love for James Brown.

Struggling to hang onto his father's trust, Ahlo leads his family, Purple and Kia through a land scarred by war in search of a new home. But bad luck seems to follow Ahlo, and in a last plea to prove he's not cursed, Ahlo builds a giant explosive rocket to enter the most lucrative but dangerous competition of the year: The Rocket Festival.

Richard Lorber, CEO of Kino Lorber commented: "The Rocket's first-class filmmaking delivers its rare sense of heart with breathtaking originality. Given its thrilling response during the Tribeca Film Festival, I'm certain that American audiences everywhere will fall in love with this uniquely beautiful and powerful film. We believe a Rocket like this can shoot as high as the Oscars."

Tine Klint, CEO of LevelK added: We are extremely proud of "The Rocket"and thankful to Tribeca for helping us promoting the film. Kino Lorber is a stong distributor with great visions for our film and we are looking forward to working with their passionate team. 

ABOUT KINO LORBER

With a library of over 700 titles, KINO LORBER INC. has been a leader in independent art house distribution for over 30 years, releasing over 20 films per year theatrically under its Kino Lorber, Kino Classics, and Alive Mind Cinema banners, including four Academy Award nominated films in the last six years. In addition, the company brings over 60 titles each year to the home entertainment market with DVD and Blu-ray releases as well as digital distribution on all platforms. Some of its upcoming theatrical releases are the documentary MORE THAN HONEY, directed by Markus Imhoof, and the Sundance hit COMPUTER CHESS, directed by Andrew Bujalski (Funny Ha Ha).

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The Best Man Holiday — Trailer

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THE NEW YORK DOLLS

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IAN DURY






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FILM SCTY. LINCOLN CTR. FREE SUMMER TALKS

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THE FILM SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER ANNOUNCES
FREE SUMMER TALKS 

 
LAUNCHES MAY 16 WITH BEFORE MIDNIGHT DIRECTOR
RICHARD LINKLATER AND ACTORS JULIE DELPY AND ETHAN HAWKE
 

New York, NY (May 10, 2013) – The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today their FREE Summer Talks series, kicking off next week with BEFORE MIDNIGHT director Richard Linklater, actors Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke on Thursday, May 16th at 8PM at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center’s Amphitheater. Moderated by Film Comment contributor Phillip Lopate, the evening will be free to the public and will include a selection of clips and questions from the audience.
 
As an extension of the NYFF LIVE talks during the festival, the Film Society of Lincoln Center will host live, free talks throughout the Summer. The lineup will also include director Sofia Coppola for THE BLING RING on June 10 at 7:30PM, director Jem Cohen for MUSEUM HOURS on Wednesday June 26th at 6:00PM, who will also screen a short film as a way of describing how he came to make MUSEUM HOURS and director Ryan Coogler for FRUITVALE STATION on Thursday July 11th at 6:00PM. The Jem Cohen and Ryan Coogler talks will be moderated by the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s, Director of Digital Strategy, Eugene Hernandez.
 
The following directors will also participate in the Film Society Summer Talks - the date/time to be announced shortly – director Sebastián Silva for CRYSTAL FAIRY in July and in August director David Lowery for AIN’T THEM BODIES SAINTS and Joe Swanberg for DRINKING BUDDIES. Additional talks will be announced at a later date so stay tuned and visit Filmlinc.com for more information.    
 
Free tickets will be available at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center (144 West 65th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam) box office on a first-come, first-served basis one hour prior to the conversations. For those unable to attend in person, video from the event will be available online at FilmLinc.com.

 
Films, Descriptions & Schedule
 
BEFORE MIDNIGHT
Director: Richard Linklater
Nine years after we last saw Celine and Jesse (Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke), the couple are together in Greece. Richard Linklater's latest collaboration with Hawke and Delpy picks up the story that began nearly two decades ago in Before Sunrise (1995) and then continued with Before Sunset (2004). In the new film, Before Midnight, Celine and Jesse are now in their 40s and grappling with the past, present and future of their relationship.  
*Thursday, May 16: 8PM 
Summer Talk with director Richard Linklater, actors Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke. All share in a writing credit for the film also. 
Moderator: Film Comment Contributor, Phillip Lopate.
 
THE BLING RING
Director: Sofia Coppola
From Oscar award winning writer and director Sofia Coppola, THE BLING RING tells the story, based on actual events, of a group of teenagers obsessed with fashion and celebrity that burglarize celebrities’ homes in Los Angeles. Tracking their targets' whereabouts online, they break-in and steal their designer clothes and possessions. Reflecting on the naiveté of youth and the mistakes we all make when young, amplified by today's culture of celebrity and luxury brand obsession, we see through the members of the ‘Bling Ring’ temptations that almost any teenager would feel. What starts out as teenage fun spins out of control and leaves us with a sobering view of our culture today. 
*Monday, June 10: 7:30PM
Summer Talk with director Sofia Coppola. 
Moderator: TBC
 
MUSEUM HOURS
Director: Jem Cohen
Well known for his distinctive work in Super 8 and 16mm film, as well as numerous music videos for the likes of R.E.M., Fugazi, Vic Chestnutt, Jem Cohen has made a name for himself with a number of acclaimed feature films, including InstrumentBenjamin Smoke and Chain. His latest film, Museum Hours, observes the burgeoning relationship between a quiet Vienna museum guard (Bobby Sommer) who meets a lonesome American visitor (Mary Margaret O'Hara). Anchored within a grand gallery at Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum, Jem Cohen'sMuseum Hours is an examination of art, architecture and ultimately, contemporary humanity.
*Wednesday, June 26: 6PM
Summer Talk with director Jem Cohen. Will also include a screening of a short film as a way of describing how he came to make Museum Hours. 
Moderator: The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Director of Digital Strategy, Eugene Hernandez.
 
FRUITVALE STATION
Director: Ryan Coogler
Remember the name Ryan Coogler. If all goes according to plan, you should be hearing it a lot. The winner of both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at this year's Sundance Film Festival for his first feature, Fruitvale Station, Coogler is a former college football player who eventually embraced filmmaking. In the film, Coogler examines the tragic story of Oscar Grant, a victim of excessive police force in Coogler's own Oakland neighborhood. Charming and inspiring, Ryan Coogler is one of the most celebrated new filmmakers of the year. 
*Thursday, July 11: 6PM
Summer Talk with director Ryan Coogler. 
Moderator: The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Director of Digital Strategy, Eugene Hernandez.
 
CRYSTAL FAIRY
Director: Sebastián Silva
New York based Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Silva took his cast and crew on a fun ride when making Crystal Fairy, one of two feature films he had at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Produced by Pablo Larraín, director of last year's No (NYFF 50), Crystal Fairy is based on a real road trip from Silva's youth. Michael Cera stars as an American tourist who encounters a wanderer (played by Gaby Hoffman) during a Chilean vacation. The two of them, along with a group of locals (played by Silva's real-life brothers) embark on a journey in search of an elusive hallucinogen cactus that leads them to unexpected places.
*July: Specific date TBC 
Summer Talk with Sebastián Silva. 
 
AIN’T THEM BODIES SAINTS
Director: David Lowery
An exciting discovery at this year's Sundance Film Festival, David Lowery is no stranger within American indie circles. Not only did he write and direct the upcoming Ain't Them Bodies Saints, but he edited Shane Carruth's recent Upstream Color and co-wrote Yen Tan's Pit Stop. Lowery's Texas drama, Ain't Them Bodies Saints, stars Rooney Mara, Ben Foster and Casey Affleck in a story of outlaws set in Texas.
*August: Specific date TBC
Summer Talk with David Lowery.
 
DRINKING BUDDIES
Director: Joe Swanberg
Kate (Olivia Wilde) and Luke (Jake Johnson) work together at a craft brewery. They have one of those friendships that feels like it could be something more. But Kate is with Chris (Ron Livingston), and Luke is with Jill (Anna Kendrick). And Jill wants to know if Luke is ready to talk about marriage. The answer to that question becomes crystal clear when Luke and Kate unexpectedly find themselves alone for a weekend. Drinking Buddies is written and directed by Joe Swanberg and stars Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, and Ron Livingston.
*August: Specific date TBC
Summer Talk with Joe Swanberg.
 
 
FILM SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER
Founded in 1969 to celebrate American and international cinema, the Film Society of Lincoln Center works to recognize and support new directors, and to enhance the awareness, accessibility and understanding of film. Among its yearly programming of film festivals, film series and special events, the Film Society presents two film festivals in particular that annually attract global attention: the New York Film Festival which just celebrated its 50th edition, and New Directors/New Films which, since its founding in 1972, has been produced in collaboration with MoMA. The Film Society also publishes the award-winning Film Comment Magazine and a year-round calendar of programming, panels, lectures, educational and transmedia programs and specialty film releases at the famous Walter Reade Theater and the new state-of-the-art Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center. 
 
The Film Society receives generous, year-round support from Royal Bank of Canada, Jaeger-LeCoultre, American Airlines, The New York Times, Stonehenge Partners, Stella Artois, the National Endowment for the Arts and New York State Council on the Arts. For more information, visit www.filmlinc.com and follow #filmlinc on Twitter.

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CANNES 2013 SCREENING SCHEDULE

The 2013 Cannes Film Festival has announced its screening schedule, a week ahead of the festival's kick-off next Wednesday night. 

Below is the competition schedule, with all screenings taking place at the Grand Theater Lumiere. You can download the entire schedule (including out of competition screenings and the Un Certain Regard program) here.

Wednesday, May 15:
The Great Gatsby (Baz Luhrmann) -- 19:15, 20:00, 23:30 

Thursday, May 16:
Young & Beautiful (Francois Ozon) -- 8:30, 14:30, 19:30
Heli (Amat Escalante) -- 11:00, 22:00

Friday, May 17:
The Past (Asghar Farhadi) -- 8:30. 15:00, 19:00
A Touch of Sin (Jia Zhangke) -- 12:00, 22:30

Saturday, May 18:
Jimmy P. (Arnaud Desplechin) -- 8:30, 15:30, 19:00
Like Father, Like Son (Kore-Eda Hirokazu) -- 11:30, 22:00

Sunday, May 19:
Borgman (Alex van Warmerdam) -- 8:30, 14:30, 22:00
Inside Llewyn Davis (Joel & Ethan Coen) -- 11:30, 19:00

Monday, May 20:
Shield of Straw (Takashi Miike) -- 8:30, 22:00
A Castle In Italy (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi) -- 16:00

Tuesday, May 21:
Behind The Candelabra (Steven Soderbergh) -- 8:30, 15:00, 19:00
The Great Beauty (Paolo Sorrentino) -- 11:30, 22:00

Wednesday, May 22:
Only God Forgives (Nicolas Winding Refn) -- 8:30, 13:30, 23:30
Grigris (Mahamat-Saleh Haroun) -- 16:00

Thursday, May 23:
Nebraska (Alexander Payne) -- 8:30, 15:30, 19:00
Blue Is The Warmest Color (Abdellatif Kechiche) -- 11:30, 22:00

Friday, May 24:
The Immigrant (James Gray) -- 8:30, 15:00, 19:30
Michael Kohlhaas (Arnaud des Pallieres) -- 11:30, 22:30

Saturday, May 25:
Venus In Fur (Roman Polanski) -- 8:30, 19:00
Only Lovers Left Alive (Jim Jarmusch) -- 14:00, 22:00

Sunday, May 26:
Zulu (Jerome Salle) -- 20:00, 23:00

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THE BUTLER - TRAILER

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THE WORLD'S END - TRAILER

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STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS

Star Trek Into Darkness

IMAX® THEATRES ACROSS THE COUNTRY SELL OUT FOR “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS”

 OPENING MOVES UP A DAY TO THURSDAY, MAY 16TH

HOLLYWOOD (May 7, 2013) – IMAX® theatres are reporting sell-outs of its special “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” sneak peek shows on Wednesday, May 15th, with showings in Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Seattle, Austin, San Francisco, Houston, San Diego and Minneapolis now at capacity.  Interest continues to be strong at other IMAX locations across the country, which are offering fans the opportunity to be the first to see the film at 8:00 p.m. that evening.  In response, Paramount Pictures has moved the film’s Friday, May 17th release up a day to May 16th.

Tickets are available on the film’s first-of-its-kind movie App, a technology that allows users to delve deeper into the Star Trek universe, and can also be accessed via IMAX.com or through Fandango.com, Movietickets.com, as well as other ticketing platforms and at theatre box offices.  While supplies last, all 8:00 p.m. IMAX fan sneak attendees will receive a limited-edition IMAX FANFIX™ “Star Trek” Gallery 1988 movie print by Mark Englert.

The IMAX release of “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” will feature approximately 30 minutes of footage filmed with the extremely high-resolution IMAX® cameras. These specific sequences, which will expand to fill more of the screen exclusively in IMAX, will deliver unprecedented crispness and clarity and a truly immersive experience for moviegoers.

Paramount’s “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS,” based upon “Star Trek” created by Gene Roddenberry, is written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman & Damon Lindelof and directed by J.J. Abrams.  Abrams is producing with Bryan Burk through Bad Robot Productions, along with Lindelof, Kurtzman and Orci. Jeffrey Chernov and Skydance Productions’ David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Paul Schwake are the executive producers.

“STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” opens in theaters everywhere May 16th, 2013.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), a leadingcontent company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

About “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS”

In the wake of a shocking act of terror from within their own organization, the crew of The Enterprise is called back home to Earth.  In defiance of regulations and with a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads his crew on a manhunt to capture an unstoppable force of destruction and bring those responsible to justice.  As the heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. 

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing.  As of Sept. 30, 2012, there were 689 IMAX theatres (556 commercial multiplex, 20 commercial destination and 113 institutional) in 52 countries.

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience® and IMAX Is Believing® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. Moreinformation about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

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‘LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN’


 
 
HYDE PARK TAKES INTERNATIONAL ON
‘LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN’
 
Lea Michele, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi and Kelsey Grammer Martin Short Headline Cast in Summertime Entertainment’s Animated Family Adventure
 
Los Angeles, CA – (May 7, 2013) – Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park International (HPI) announced today that the company has picked-up international rights to directors Will Finn and Daniel St. Pierre’s 3D animated family adventure film LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN starring Lea Michele, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi and Kelsey Grammer. The film is from a script by Adam Balsam and Randi Barnes, based on the series of books by Roger Stanton Baum. Bonne Radford is producing alongside Ryan Carroll and Roland Carroll of Summertime Entertainment. 
 
The film, scheduled for a May 2, 2014 domestic theatrical release by Clarius Entertainment on a minimum of 3,000 screens, will be introduced by HPI’s President Eric Christenson and will screen at the upcoming Marché du Film. Cannes screenings are scheduled for Saturday, May 18th at 4:00pm at Olympia 2, Monday May 20th at 4:00pm at Olympia 2, and Tuesday, May 21st at 4:00pm at Olympia 8.  The film will also screen in competition at the 2013 Annecy International Animation Festival.  Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will be handling home entertainment distribution for North America. Sony will be distributing the soundtrack. 
 
LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN is a 3D animated feature film based on the adventure books by Roger Stanton Baum, the great-grandson of L. Frank Baum, and is a continuation of the world’s most popular and beloved fairy tales.  In the story, Dorothy (voiced by Michele) awakens to a devastated post-tornado Kansas, but is soon whisked back to Oz and its new villain in this 3D-animated musical adventure.  There she is joined by familiar faces including the Scarecrow (Aykroyd), the Lion (Belushi) and the Tin Man (Grammer).
 
Bonne Radford, one-time head of feature animation at Dreamworks and VP of Animation at Amblin, produced THE ROAD TO ELDORADO, as well as executive produced CURIOUS GEORGE. Will Finn is best known for animating such classics as ALADDIN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE LITTLE MERMAID.  Daniel St. Pierre has worked as a director, production designer and art director on a number of hits including THE LION KING, SHARK TALE and TARZAN. 
 
Hyde Park has an impressive slate of films in production which will be presented at the Marché du film including ELMORE LEONARD’S SWITCH, with a multi-star cast led by Jennifer Aniston, John Hawkes and Tim Robbins, EVERY SECRET THING starring Diane Lane, Elizabeth Banks and Dakota Fanning, A FRIGGIN’ CHRISTMAS MIRACLE with Robin Williams, Lauren Graham and Joel McHale, CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR starring Nick Jonas and Isabel Lucas and the Roger Spottiswoode-directed MIDNIGHT SUN.   
 

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POPULAIRE — TRAILER

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Ladytron - Seventeen

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Slap Shot — CLASSIC FILM PICK

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Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie - Trailer

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ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT DOC


Thursday May 2nd, 2013
 
 
 

 

AUDIENCES EVERYWHERE TO GET BLUTH FAMILY BEHIND-THE-SCENES FIX WITH ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT DOC PROJECT

 

 

 

Insider documentary with cast, crew and fan interviews to be released by FilmBuff, VHX and Tugg simultaneously on digital platforms and in theaters May 3, 2013
 
New York, NY (May 2, 2013) – Digital entertainment curator FilmBuff (www.filmbuff.com), direct to consumer platform VHX (www.vhx.tv) and Tugg, Inc. (www.tugg.com), a web-platform that enables individuals to choose the films that play in their local theaters are excited to announce that they will partner to release the Arrested Development Documentary Project nationwide on May 3, 2013.
 
Directed by “Arrested Development” super-fans Jeff Smith and Neil Lieberman,Arrested Development Documentary Project is the definitive film about the cult-favorite TV show. The film features exclusive interviews and remembrances with all of the celebrated show’s cast members, the show’s creators and producers, and other Bluth family friends and enemies! In addition, the film explores the intense relationship between the fans and the show by interviewing fans from all across the country about everything from their favorite Bluth family member, guest star or episode.
 
FilmBuff will release the film on all leading On Demand platforms including iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Comcast, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable and XBOX.
 
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Tugg and VHX on the release of this film” says Julie La’Bassiere, FilmBuff’s Head of Marketing. “Creating wide accessibility to the film through Tugg as well as the full range of digital platforms will give Jeff and Neil’s documentary a robust 360° release that meets the demands of audiences waiting breathlessly for all things ‘Arrested Development’.
 
“We are, of course, huge fans of ‘Arrested Development’ and made this film for everyone who loves the show as much as we do,” say filmmakers Jeff Smith and Neil Lieberman. “With FilmBuff releasing the film with such a well-rounded strategy, it makes it so easy for people see the movie in a theater or on a digital platform. We can’t wait to share it with the rest of the fans.”
 
For more information on the film, visit the Official Sitewww.arresteddevelopmentdoc.com, like it on Facebook www.facebook.com/arresteddevelopmentdocumentary, request a screeningwww.tugg.com/titles/arrested-development-doc-project, and follow the film @arresteddevdoc.
 
About FilmBuff
Founded in 2007, New York-based FilmBuff is the leading distributor of incomparable digital entertainment.  The company draws upon its deep relationships within the film industry to curate content that consistently informs, entertains and inspires.  FilmBuff designs innovative digital strategies to supply content to all on-demand outlets.  Serving as a bridge between filmmakers and audiences, FilmBuff actively engages in conversations with fellow entertainment lovers through its exclusive access, original content and unique voice.  Find FilmBuff content on all cable, satellite and telco services, game consoles, online retailers, wireless platforms and hardware manufacturers worldwide.  Connect with FilmBuff by visiting www.filmbuff.com and via Twitter @filmbuff.
 
About VHX
VHX, founded by Casey Pugh and Jamie Wilkinson, is a platform that allows artists to sell their work and connect directly to their fans via their own websites. Recent titles include  Indie Game: The Movie, Aziz Ansari’s Dangerously DeliciousThe Invisible Made Visible from This American Life, Beauty Is EmbarrassingWe Are Legion, Drafthouse Films' Miami Connection, Dave Grohl's Sound City, and Shane Carruth's Upstream Color. www.vhx.tv
 
About Tugg, Inc.
Tugg, Inc. (“Tugg”) is a web-platform that enables individuals to choose the films that play in their local theaters.  Through Tugg, individuals are empowered to select a film, screening time, and nearby theater, and then spread the word to their immediate and online community. Once a necessary amount of people commit to attending, the event will be confirmed, and Tugg will reserve the theater, manage ticketing and ensure delivery of the film; allowing the audience to sit back and enjoy the show.  Tugg is currently working with exhibitors Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, AMC Theatres, Bow Tie Cinemas, Cinemark Theatres, Goodrich Quality Cinemas, Rave Cinemas and Regal Cinemas, as well as additional regional and independently-owned theaters across the country. These exhibitors provide theatrical venues for individually curated events showcasing Tugg’s growing library of hundreds of studio and independent films.

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