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New trailers and clips this week: Mostly video this week, including Christmas tales, monsters both classic and otherwise, superheroes from the last decade, and more.
Bigfoot County (2012)
[Trailer for Bigfoot County] (1:36). Scheduled home video release: Dec 11 2012. Based on found footage! A documentary filmmaker and his crew venture up to Siskiyou County, known for its Bigfoot sightings. During their investigation they meet a local, who leads them into the woods and shows them evidence of these sightings. As they document everything on tape, a series of unfortunate events occurs, leaving many unanswered questions..and only this footage to draw conclusions. Stars: Stephon Stewart, Davee Youngblood, Shy Pilgreen, Sam Ayers. Directed by: Stephon Stewart.
A Vampires Tale (2009)
[Red Band Trailer for A Vampires Tale] (1:26). Scheduled home video release: Dec 4 2012. When a dysfunctional family moves to a remote farm, it finds itself in the middle of a centuries-old feud. As night falls, terror emerges from the darkness in the form of a deadly seductress and a vampire cowboy, hell-bent on revenge. As evil continues to plague this family, they'll discover that sometimes darkness is your only friend. Stars: Doug Bradley, Jonnie Hurn, James Fisher. Directed by: Drew Cullingham.
Elf-Man (2012)
[Trailer for Elf-Man] (2:19). Scheduled home video release: Dec 4 2012. It's Christmas Eve at the Harper house, and young Ryan and Casey are excited that their scientist father (Mackenzie Astin of "The Facts Of Life") has finally perfected his new invention! But when dad is kidnapped by a bumbling gang of thieves (led by Jeffrey Combs of Re-Animator), Casey's wish on a magic doll causes Santa to leave behind a mischievous elf ('Wee Man') to save the day. Will Santa's little helper lose all faith in his elf self, or can he discover his true powers to become a real superhero? Mirelly Taylor ("Lost") co-stars in this big-hearted family comedy about holiday wishes, scary fruitcakes and Christmas miracles that come in every size! Stars: Jason 'Wee Man' Acuna, Jeffrey Combs, Mackenzie Astin, Mirelly Taylor, Carly Robell. Directed by: Ethan Wiley.
Hirokin (2011)
[Trailer for Hirokin] (1:25). Scheduled home video release: Nov 6 2012. A reluctant samurai with a dark past sets off on a mission to fulfill his destiny. Stars: Wes Bentley, Jessica Szohr, Angus Macfadyen, Laura Ramsey, Julian Sands, Max Martini, Rodney Charles. Directed by: Alejo Mo-Sun.
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
[Clip: Ralph Meets Vanellope] (1:12). Scheduled theatrical release: Nov 2 2012. A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives. Stars: John C. Reilly, Jane Lynch, Jack McBrayer, Sarah Silverman, Ed O'Neill, Rachael Harris, Stefanie Scott, Mindy Kaling. Directed by: Rich Moore.
247 Degrees F (2011)
[Clip: Gotta Get Outta Here] (0:43). Scheduled home video release: Oct 23 2012. When four friends travel to a lakeside cabin for a carefree weekend, the fun turns into a nightmare when three of them end up locked in a hot sauna. Every minute counts and every degree matters as they fight for their lives in heat that is quickly approaching the deadly limit of 247°F. Stars: Scout Taylor-Compton, Travis Van Winkle, Michael Copon, Christina Ulloa, Tyler Mane, Michael Andrew. Directed by: Levan Bakhia, Beqa Jguburia.
Open Season (2006)
[Trailer for Open Season] (0:16). Scheduled home video release: Oct 16 2012. Boog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a rag-tag army against the hunters. Stars: Martin Lawrence, Ashton Kutcher, Gary Sinise, Debra Messing, Billy Connolly, Georgia Engel, Jon Favreau. Directed by: Roger Allers, Jill Culton, Anthony Stacchi.
Touch: The Complete First Season (2012)
[TV Spot: Roadmap] (0:11). Scheduled home video release: Oct 16 2012. Kiefer Sutherland (24) makes a triumphant return to TV in this smart and hopeful drama about the ties that bind all of us together. Single father Martin Bohm (Sutherland) struggles to raise his emotionally challenged son Jake. But Martin soon discovers that Jake possesses an amazing gift: the ability to see the hidden patterns of numbers that connect every life on the planet. With the help of a brilliant professor (Danny Glover), Martin learns to communicate with Jake and help people around the world. Blending science and spirituality, this unique series will touch you in ways you never thought possible. Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Danny Glover, Davide Mazouz, Karen David, Philip Shahbaz. Directed by: Various.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
[Trailer 2 for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer] (2:03). Scheduled home video release: Oct 9 2012. The enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As the Silver Surfer races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the mystery of the Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all hope is lost. Stars: Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Doug Jones, Julian McMahon. Directed by: Tim Story.
Monster High: Ghouls Rule (2012)
[Trailer for Monster High: Ghouls Rule] (1:10). Scheduled home video release: Oct 9 2012. For years, students at Monster High were warned that Halloween was a night to stay inside and avoid conflict at all costs. But Frankie and her friends discover that ghouls and "Normies" once loved to spend the holiday together. The ghouls decide to turn back the clock and use the night to celebrate their individuality and show that it's okay to "Be Yourself. Be Unique. Be a Monster." Stars: Erin Fitzgerald, Steve Staley, Hank Banks, Salli Saffioti, Evan Smith. Directed by: Mike Fetterly, Steve Sacks.
Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection (2012)
[Trailer for Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection] (1:50). Scheduled home video release: Oct 2 2012. Featuring over 12 hours of revealing bonus features plus an exclusive collectible book! Each film has been digitally restore from high resolution film elements for the ultimate classic monster experience! Stars: Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Claude Rains, Richard Carlson, Elsa Lanchester, Colin Clive, Lon Chaney Jr. Directed by: Rupert Julian, Tod Browning, James Whale, Karl Freund, George Waggner, Jack Arnold.
Wrath of the Titans (2012)
[Trailer for Wrath of the Titans][UK] (1:45). Scheduled home video release: Jun 26 2012. Perseus braves the treacherous underworld to rescue his father, Zeus, captured by his son, Ares, and brother Hades who unleash the ancient Titans upon the world. Stars: Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson, Rosamund Pike, Bill Nighy, Edgar Ramirez, Toby Kebbell. Directed by: Jonathan Liebesman.
Spider-Man (2002)
[Trailer for Spider-Man] (2:31). Scheduled home video release: Jun 12 2012. A geeky high school student is bitten by a genetically enhanced spider and gains superhero powers that mimic the strengths of a spider. Now, Peter Parker can climb walls and spin spiderwebs, but he still longs for the love of his neighbor Mary Jane. When the city comes under fire of the tyrannical Green Goblin, Spider-Man comes to the rescue and the legend is born. Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, James Franco, J.K. Simmons, Joe Manganiello, Rosemary Harris, Ted Raimi, Cliff Robertson. Directed by: Sam Raimi.
Universal Soldier: Regeneration (2009)
[Trailer 2 for Universal Soldier: Regeneration] (1:24). Scheduled home video release: Sep 20 2011. When terrorists threaten nuclear catastrophe, the world's only hope is to reactivate decommissioned Universal Soldier Luc Deveraux. Rearmed and reprogrammed, Deveraux must take on his nemesis from the original Universal Soldier and a next-generation "UniSol". Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Andrei 'The Pitbull' Arlovski. Directed by: John Hyams.
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
[Trailer for Bram Stoker's Dracula] (2:37). Scheduled home video release: Sep 21 2010. The vampire count of Transylvania seeks his lost love and the conquest of Britain by plague. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Stars: Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Richard E. Grant, Cary Elwes, Bill Campbell. Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola.
Ghostbusters: 25th Anniversary Blu-Ray (1984)
[Trailer 2 for Ghost Busters] (1:22). Scheduled home video release: Sep 21 2010. Parapsychologists with nuclear guns go into business ridding New York of poltergeists. Directed by Ivan Reitman. Stars: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts, William Atherton, Ernie Hudson. Directed by: Ivan Reitman.
