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In the better late than never department, Warner Home Entertainment is celebrating Batman’s 75th Anniversary with a variety of releases and just in the nick of time for the holidays comes a new edition of the 1989 Tim Burton adaptation that can arguably be said for kickstarting the current generation of super-hero films.

Burbank, Calif., August 14, 2014 – To help mark Warner Bros. Entertainment (WBE) and DC Entertainment’s milestone 75th anniversary of DC Comics’ popular Batman character, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will release Batman 25th Anniversary Two-Disc Edition, a new Blu-ray™ edition debuting December 9 (at
$24.98 SRP) in the studio’s distinctive new sleek Diamond Luxe collector-style packaging. With its state-of-the-art sophisticated and durable design, the new packaging  is perfect for those wishing to add this edition to their home libraries. Also included is
Batman: The Birth of the Modern Blockbuster — a look at the phenomenal marketing,  extensive merchandising and franchise foresight that set the template for the next 25 years of tentpole pictures.  WBHE and DCE’s year-long celebration, befitting the world’s most popular super-hero, will boast new products from WBE and DC Entertainment in numerous areas – comics,
TV, Interactive Entertainment, Consumer Products and more. There is a new commemorative 75th anniversary Batman logo and an exclusive “Cape/Cowl/Create” art exhibit, featuring 20 contemporary artists’ interpretations of The Dark Knight’s iconic
cowl headpiece and cape from the new Batman: Arkham Knight video game. Various other events are taking place throughout the year.

In addition to releasing Batman 25th Anniversary Two-Disc Edition, WBHE will also feature the highly anticipated release of the 1960s Batman: The Complete Television Series for the first time ever. Other new home entertainment releases include animated films Son of Batman and Batman: Assault on Arkham.

In announcing the Batman 75th anniversary initiative in March, WB Chairman and Chief Executive Kevin Tsujihara noted, Batman is an incredibly important property with multi-generational appeal across  all of the studio’s businesses and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone anniversary. From billion-dollar blockbuster films to TV, home entertainment, video games and consumer products, The Dark Knight continues to resonate with audiences worldwide and rightfully deserves his place as a global pop culture icon for the ages.”

About the Movie
In 1989, director Tim Burton breathed new life into one of the most complex and intriguing characters in popular culture. Burton cast off the 1960s camp depiction of the Dark Knight and launched for Warner Bros. one of the most popular comic book film series ever. Batman was the top-grossing movie that year and subsequently became a global phenomenon. Tim Burton’s vision and Michael Keaton’s performance as the Caped Crusader combine perfectly to capture Gotham City’s sinister atmosphere and Batman’s brooding nature. Jack Nicholson stars in a memorable performance as the maniacal Joker and Kim Basinger is Vicki Vale, the beautiful and resourceful photojournalist desired by both men.

Special Features
• Batman: The Birth of the Modern Blockbuster (NEW) Discover how the film’s phenomenal marketing, extensive merchandising and franchise foresight set the template for the next 25 years of tentpole pictures.

On the next full moon, coinciding with NYCC Super Week, you can be one of the first to see WOLVES at an exclusive fan event followed by a Q&A with writer/director David Hayter! The werewolf action-thriller stars Lucas Till (X-Men: First Class & Days of Future Past, Stoker), Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones, Conan the Barbarian), Merritt Patterson (Kid Cannabis, The Hole), Stephen McHattie (The Strain, Haunter) and John Pyper-Ferguson (The Last Ship, Alphas).

The screening will take place in Manhattan on Wednesday, October 8th at 8pm. Follow @BewareWolves on Twitter to find out how you and a guest can win passes to this special event! In order to attend, you must be 17 or older as Wolves is rated R for bloody violence throughout, and some sexuality.

Popular high school student Cayden Richards wakes from a horrific nightmare, only to realize that he’s living it… He is changing into something vicious, unpredictable and wild.  Forced to hit the road after the brutal murder of his parents, Cayden tries to hunt down the truth of what he is.  In the remote, mountain town of Lupine Ridge, he discovers others like him — Including the beautiful Angelina, a young woman caught between two ancient clans of “wolves”.  And when he finally discovers the shocking truth behind his ancestry, Cayden realizes there is only one way to save the woman he loves… a grisly fight to the death against forces more savage than he could have ever imagined.

WOLVES Arrives on Premium VOD October 16th and in Select Cities November 14th

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy film has earned over $645 million worldwide and recently passed the $300 million mark at both the domestic and international box offices. Guardians of the Galaxy opened domestically August 1 with $94.3 million to become the biggest August debut of all time and ultimately the biggest August release ever; it’s also the highest grossing film of the year and the first to surpass $300 million in 2014 domestically. After becoming the 10th straight Marvel Studios film to open at #1, Guardians of the Galaxy occupied the top spot domestically for four of its first six weekends in release.

Synopsis:                                

From Marvel, the studio that launched the epic franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and Marvel’s The Avengers, comes an unlikely new team—the “Guardians of the Galaxy.”  The Marvel Cinematic Universe expands into the cosmos when brash space adventurer Peter Quill steals a coveted orb and becomes the object of a relentless bounty hunt. To evade his enemies, Quill forges an uneasy truce with Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon; Groot, a tree-like humanoid; the deadly assassin Gamora; and the revenge-driven Drax. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb, he must rally his ragtag band of misfits for a desperate battle that will decide the fate of the galaxy. Featuring amazing new characters and exclusive bonus features, this must-own blockbuster will have you hooked on a feeling… of pure adrenaline!

Cast:                                          

Chris Pratt (The Lego Movie, TV’s Parks and Recreation) as Peter Quill, Zoe Saldana (Avatar, Star Trek) as Gamora, Dave Bautista (Riddick, The Man with the Iron Fists) as Drax, Vin Diesel (Fast and the Furious series, Riddick) as Groot, Bradley Cooper (American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) as Rocket, Lee Pace (The Hobbit series, Lincoln) as Ronan, Michael Rooker (TV’s The Walking Dead) as Yondu Udonta, Karen Gillan (Oculus, TV’s Doctor Who) as Nebula, Djimon Hounsou (How to Train Your Dragon 2, Gladiator) as Korath, John C. Reilly (Wreck-It Ralph, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby) as Corpsman Dey, Glenn Close (TV’s Damages, Tarzan) as Nova Prime and Benicio Del Toro (Traffic, The Usual Suspects) as The Collector.

Director:                                 James Gunn (Movie 43, Super)

Screenplay:                           James Gunn (Dawn of the Dead, Scooby Doo) and Nicole Perlman (Thor)

Producer:                               Kevin Feige, p.g.a. (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Thor: The Dark World)

Executive Producers:      Nik Korda (Robin Hood, The Golden Compass), Stan Lee (X-Men: Days of Future Past, Captain America: The Winter Soldier), Victoria Alonso (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Thor: The Dark World), Jeremy Latcham (Marvel’s The Avengers, Iron Man 2), Alan Fine (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Thor: The Dark World), and Louis D’Esposito (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Thor: The Dark World)

Release Date:                       11/18 for Digital 3D and Digital HD

12/9 Digital SD, 3D Blu-ray Combo pack (3D Blu-ray + Single Disc Blu-ray + Digital Copy), Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand

Bonus Features:

(Digital HD*, Disney Movies Anywhere, 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray)

• Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
• Making-of Featurettes
• Exclusive Look at “Marvel’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron”
• Gag Reel
• Audio Commentary

 (DVD)

• Exclusive Look at “Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron”
• Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scene

• Digital bonus offerings will vary per retailer
  Ratings:                                    PG-13; PG for CE; G for CF
  Feature Run Time:            121 minutes
  Aspect Ratio:                        Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD: 2:40:1
  Audio:                                       Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray 2D = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, French-Canadian 5.1 Dolby Digital, Latin Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital
  DVD = English/Latin Spanish/French Canadian 5.1 Dolby Digital, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital
  Languages:                             English, French & Spanish
  Subtitles:                                English, French & Spanish

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.  – The “super fun” (Topher Gauk-Roger, CNN), visually-stunning and riotously entertaining blockbuster TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES bursts onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, DVD and VOD December 16, 2014 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.  The film arrives three weeks early on Digital HD November 25.

In this eye-popping reimagining of the legendary heroes in a half shell, New York is under attack by the sinister Shredder, but fearless leader Leonardo, brilliant and brainy Donatello, rough and rebellious Raphael and wild and crazy Michelangelo take to the streets to defend their home with the help of intrepid reporter April O’Neil (Megan Fox) and their brilliant sensei, Splinter.  Packed with jaw-dropping action and special effects and loaded with the franchise’s signature humor, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES is “fun for the whole family” (Joel Amos, Movie Fanatic).  The film also stars Will Arnett, Whoopi Goldberg, and William Fichtner and features Johnny Knoxville as the voice of Leonardo and Tony Shalhoub as the voice of Splinter.

The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray Combo Packs with Digital HD include explorations of the Turtles’ latest incarnations and their sensational appearance in 3D, an extended ending, a look at the making of the hit theme song “Shell Shocked,” along with the music video and much more.  In addition, specially marked Blu-ray Combo Packs include two reversible masks featuring all four signature colors of the beloved crime-fighters.  Masks are available only while supplies last and quantities are limited.  Select retail outlets will also offer exclusive versions of the Blu-ray with collectible packaging, premiums and more.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Blu-ray Combo Pack

The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English Dolby Atmos (7.1 Dolby TrueHD compatible), French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The DVD in the combo pack is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The combo pack includes access to a Digital HD copy of the film as well as the following:

Blu-ray

• Feature film in high definition
• Digital Reality
• In Your Face! The Turtles in 3D
• It Ain’t Easy Being Green
• Evolutionary Mash-Up
• Turtle Rock
• Extended Ending
• “Shell Shocked” Music Video
• Making of “Shell Shocked”

DVD

• Feature film in standard definition

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack

The Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack includes all of the above, as well as a Blu-ray 3D presented in 1080p high definition with English Dolby Atmos (7.1 Dolby TrueHD compatible), French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

The Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack available for purchase include a Digital Version of the film that can be accessed through UltraViolet™, a way to collect, access and enjoy movies.  With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them—reliably and securely—to a variety of devices.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Single-Disc DVD

The single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The disc includes the feature film in standard definition.

Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies present a Platinum Dunes production, a Gama Entertainment/Mednick Productions/Heavy Metal production of a Jonathan Liebesman film: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES.  Executive produced by Denis L. Stewart, Eric Crown, Napoleon Smith III and Jason T. Reed.  Produced by Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, Galen Walker, Scott Mednick and Ian Bryce.  Based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman.  Screenplay by Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec and Evan Daugherty. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman.

Street Date: December 16, 2014 (Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and VOD)
November 25, 2014 (Digital)
SRP: $52.99 U.S. (Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack)
$39.99 U.S. (Blu-ray Combo Pack)
$29.99 U.S. (DVD)
U.S. Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi action violence
Canadian Rating: PG for violence