Action Thriller "The Commuter" Makes a Stop At Your Home

Lionsgate recently released information for the upcoming release on "The Commuter". The film stars Lian Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Jonathan Banks, Elizabeth McGovern and Sam Neil.

Special features on the DVD/Blu includes “End of the Line” Featurette and “Off the Rails” Featurette.

"The Commuter" hits Digital HD on April 3rd and retail on April 17th.

Press Release: Mega-action hero and Oscar® nominee Liam Neeson (Best Actor, Schindler’s List, 1993) proves that no one gets hurt on his watch in The Commuter, arriving on Digital April 3 and 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand April 17 from Lionsgate. Time is ticking as Michael (Neeson) gets entangled in a deadly conspiracy on his daily commute that forces him to work against the clock to protect the lives of his fellow train passengers. The edge-of-your-seat action thriller also stars Vera Farmiga (The Conjuring, The Departed, TV’s “Bates Motel”), Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring, Insidious), Jonathan Banks (TV’s “Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul”), with Elizabeth McGovern (TV’s Downton Abbey), and Sam Neill (Thor: Ragnarok, Daybreakers).

Michael’s (Neeson) daily commute home quickly becomes anything but routine. After being contacted by a mysterious stranger (Farmiga), Michael is forced to uncover the identity of a hidden passenger on his train before the last stop. As he works against the clock to solve the puzzle, he realizes a deadly plan is unfolding and is unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy. One that carries life and death stakes, for himself and his fellow passengers.

From Jaume Collet-Serra, the director of Non-Stop and The Shallows, and written for the screen by Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi, and Ryan Engle, The Commuter’s home entertainment release includes two never-before-seen featurettes that focus on the cast’s experience shooting the film and the technical details of shooting on a train. The 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray versions will also feature Dolby Atmos audio remixed specifically for the home-theater environment, to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. The Commuter will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.95, respectively.

Ray Kroc Bio Pic "The Founder" Hits DVD & Blu-Ray

Lionsgate and The Weinstein Company recently released information for the upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray of "The Founder". The film stars  Michael Keaton (Best Actor, Birdman), Nick Offerman (TV’s “Parks and Recreation”), Linda Cardellini (TV’s “ER”), Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring), BJ Novak (TV’s “The Office”) and Laura Dern (Jurassic Park).

Special features on the DVD & Blu-Ray includes The Story Behind the Story” Featurette, “Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc” Featurette, The McDonald Brothers” Featurette, “The Production Design” Featurette, “Building McDonald’s: Time Lapse Video” and Press Conference with Filmmakers and Cast.

"The Founder" hits retail on April 18th.

Press Release :

Experience the rise of the biggest fast food franchise in history when the critically acclaimed The Founder arrives on Digital HD on April 4 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD and On Demand April 18 from Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company. Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh, The Founder chronicles the rise of the biggest fast food chain in history. Academy Award® nominee Michael Keaton (Best Actor, Birdman) leads the film’s super-sized cast, which includes Nick Offerman (TV’s “Parks and Recreation”), Linda Cardellini (TV’s “ER”), Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring), BJ Novak (TV’s “The Office”) and Laura Dern (Jurassic Park).

Directed by John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side), The Founder features the true story of how Ray Kroc (Keaton), a struggling salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers' speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. Writer Robert Siegel (The Wrestler) details how Kroc maneuvered himself into a position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire. The film also stars Laura Dern as Ray Kroc’s first wife Ethel, John Carroll Lynch as Mac McDonald and Nick Offerman as Dick McDonald.

The Founder home entertainment release features five behind-the-scenes featurettes and a press conference with the filmmakers and cast. The Founder will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD for the suggested retail price of $39.99 and $29.95, respectively.

"The Conjuring 2" Review by Tim Hellman

'THE CONJURING 2': Four and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

Sequel to the 2013 blockbuster supernatural 'fright flick', once again directed by James Wan (who also helmed the original 'SAW', 'INSIDIOUS'1 & 2 and 'FURIOUS 7'). It was written by Carey and Chad Hayes (who also wrote the original film), as well as Wan and David Leslie Johnson. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprise the leading roles, as paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren. This time they're investigating an aggressive poltergeist, that's haunting a London family (in 1977). The script is once again (said to be) based on a true story. The film also costars Frances O'Connor, Madison Wolfe, Franka Potente and Simon McBurney. It's received good reviews from critics (once again), and it's also another hit at the Box Office (the first movie made over $300 million, on a $20 million budget). I found it to be a more than decent follow-up.

The movie begins with Ed and Lorraine Warren (Wilson and Farmiga) investigating the Amityville murders (in 1974), to see if a demonic presence was really responsible for the horrendous slayings. While experiencing a vision of the crimes, Lorraine foresees Ed's murder (by a tragic impaling). The story then flashes forward 3 years, to London; where a single mother (O'Connor), and her four children, are being terrorized by a supernatural presence. Ed and Lorraine are called to investigate the haunting, but Lorraine is extremely concerned about Ed's safety.

The movie is once again outstandingly crafted, by Wan. It's got great atmosphere, it's disturbingly creepy, and the 'jump scares' are really well done. The story is (once again) intriguing, scary and filled with good character development. It's a little slow-paced, at first, but the film makes up for it in the second half. There's not really much to complain about, but (still) I didn't find it quite as memorable as the original movie.

International Spy Thriller "Jack Strong" Hits Theaters and VOD

Level 33 Entertainment recently released information for their upcoming release "Jack Strong. The film stars Patrick Wilson (THE CONJURING, INSIDIOUS, TV's "Fargo"), Dagmara Dominczyk (THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, KINSEY), Marcin Dorocinski (SPIES OF WARSAW), and Maja Ostaszewska (IN THE NAME OF).

"Jack Strong" hits VOD and theaters in limited release on July 24th.

For more information on this film, you can goto: http://www.jackstrongfilm.com

Press Release:

Level 33 Entertainment is proud to announce the release of the gripping international spy thriller JACK STRONG in select theaters across North America and on all Video On Demand platforms beginning July 24, 2015.

The film stars Patrick Wilson (THE CONJURING, INSIDIOUS, TV's "Fargo"), Dagmara Dominczyk (THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, KINSEY), Marcin Dorocinski (SPIES OF WARSAW), and Maja Ostaszewska (IN THE NAME OF) in the true story of one man who dared to challenge the Soviet empire. While planning the maneuvers of the Warsaw Pact forces, Polish army colonel Ryszard Kuklinski (Dorocinski) has access to the top secrets of the Communist Bloc. Upon learning that the American nuclear counterattack against the Soviet forces will be executed on Polish territory, Kuklinski starts a long and psychologically exhausting cooperation with a CIA Agent (Wilson) -- putting his own life and the life of his wife and family in constant danger!

JACK STRONG was written and directed by Wladyslaw Pasikowski (AFTERMATH, Nominee - Best Director, Polish Film Awards) and received multiple Film Festival and Polish Film Award Nominations. Shot on location in Poland, Russia and the U.S., the film was produced by Klaudiusz Frydrych, Roman Gutek, and Sylwia Wilkos.

Level 33 Entertainment plans to engage the support of regional Polish-American organizations in promotion of the film. Exclusive Theatrical Engagements are planned for several locations around the country including the Arena Cinema in Los Angeles.