The Flowers of War
Celebrate an inspiring story of wartime heroism as Lionsgate releases The Flowers of War on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Yimou Zhang (Hero, House of Flying Daggers) and based on the novel by Japanese author Yan Geling, the film was nominated for a Golden Globe® for Best Foreign Film. The Flowers of War, starring Academy Award® winner Christian Bale* and introducing Ni Ni, is a powerful and epic tale of love and war, where a band of outcasts emerge as unlikely heroes from the shadows of a city’s occupation. The Flowers of War Blu-ray Disc and DVD, includes a five-part feature length “making of” documentary.
In 1937, Nanking stands at the forefront of a war between China and Japan. As the invading Japanese Imperial Army overruns China’s capital city, desperate civilians seek refuge behind the nominally protective walls of a western cathedral. Here, John Miller (Bale), an American trapped amidst the chaos of battle and the ensuing occupation takes shelter, joined by a group of innocent schoolgirls and thirteen courtesans, equally determined to escape the horrors taking place outside the church walls. Struggling to survive the violence and persecution wrought by the Japanese army, it is an act of heroism, which eventually leads the seemingly disparate group to fight back, risking their lives for the sake of everyone.
*Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, The Fighter, 2010
Hatfields & McCoys: Bad Blood
Take a trip back to the Civil War era as Lionsgate debuts Hatfields & McCoys: Bad Blood on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand this June. This action-packed western stars Jeff Fahey (Grindhouse), Perry King (The Day After Tomorrow), Priscilla Barnes (TV’s “Three’s Company”) and Christian Slater (True Romance). This historical family feud is brought to life on DVD, which includes a director’s commentary and a stills gallery.
The Hatfields and McCoys fight for justice and vengeance in a feud that spans decades and costs many lives. As the Civil War rages on, Asa McCoy, a Union soldier, heads home to West Virginia after a horrific battle. On the way, he runs into his neighbors, the Hatfields, who are Confederate sympathizers. Furious with the idea that one of their neighbors is fighting for the Union, the Hatfields gun down Asa and begin a decades-long feud between the families. As the familial battle rages on and more people are killed, things become complicated as two young adults from each side fall in love – and one family is brought to justice.
Pricing: DVD – $26.98
Rogue River
Take an adventure into the woods as Lionsgate debuts Rogue River on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand this June. Directed by Jourdan McClure, this slasher film stars horror icon Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects), Michelle Page (Stray), Lucinda Jenney (TV’s “24″) and Michael Cudlitz (TV’s “Southland”). The film won the Audience Choice Award and Best of Festival Award for Feature Film at the 2010 Sacramento Film Festival and was an Official Selection at the 2010 ScreamFest Horror Film Festival. Gritty and suspenseful, the Rogue River DVD includes behind-the-scenesfeaturettes.
Taking a trip into the isolated wilderness of Oregon to scatter her father’s ashes, Mara (Page) meets a kindly older gentleman, Jon (Moseley), who offers her a ride after her car has been towed by the local sheriff. She begrudgingly accepts only to be abducted later by Jon and subjected to various methods of emotional and physical torture. Risking everything to escape this hell, Mara won’t stop running until she finds safety.
Pricing: DVD – $26.98
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