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New Titles from Anchor Bay

July 7th, 2009 by Gilbert Seah

Weekend Box Office

Western
SHADOWHEART

1980’s Comedy
HARDBODIES COLLECTION (HARDBODIES 1 & 2 Single Disk)
SPRING BREAK

Horror/Blu Ray
CHILDREN OF THE CORN BLU RAY

TV Comedy
THE HILARIOUS HOUSE OF FRIGHTENSTEIN LIMITED EDITION V1
MARTIN LAWRENCE PRESENTS FIRST AMENDMENT SEASON 3

Children’s/Youth
PAHAPPAHOOEY ISLAND
MONSTER WARRIORS: WAR OF THE WATER WORLD

Fitness
LESLIE SANSONE WALK AT HOME: WALK YOUR BELLY FLAT
10 MINUTE SOLUTION: HIP HOP DANCE MIX

Release Date: August 4

SHADOWHEART
As a boy, he saw his preacher father murdered. As a soldier, he witnessed the horrors of the Civil War. Now bounty hunter James Conners (Justin Ament) has returned to the town of Legend, New Mexico to marry the beautiful girl (Marnie Alton) he left behind and capture the psychotic land baron (Angus Macfadyen) who destroyed his childhood. But when Conners is ambushed and left for dead, he discovers a Native American world where justice has no name and vengeance rides in the shadows. Daniel Baldwin, Michael Spears (DANCES WITH WOLVES), Tonantzin Carmelo (INTO THE WEST) and William Sadler co-star in this epic western about revenge, redemption and the man the Navajo called SHADOWHEART.
“The Best Western Since TOMBSTONE” - Peter Sherayko, Western Historian

Angus Macfadyen – Saw III - Saw V, The Rat Pack, Alias, Californication, Braveheart
William Sadler – Die Hard II, Eagle Eye, The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption
Courtney Gains – The ‘burbs, Children Of The Corn, Back To The Future
Daniel Baldwin – Homicide: Life On The Street, Mulholland Falls
Rance Howard – Frost/Nixon, Cinderella Man, A Beautiful Mind, The Alamo
Producer: Joel David Moore – The Avatar, Hatchet, Art School Confidential, Grandma’s Boy, Dodgeball
http://www.shadowheartmovie.com
Western/Drama, 114 minutes, 14A, 2008

LESLIE SANSONE WALK AT HOME: WALK YOUR BELLY FLAT
This fast 3 Mile walk is the best way to get the belly flat. “Burning Calories” will always be the sure way to reduce all areas of the body, especially stubborn belly fat! After torching all those calories, join Leslie for a short session on the floor that includes the all time best move to super-sculpt the belly… rated number one for muscle engagement.

Walk Your Belly Flat includes all the classic features of Walk At Home workouts - warm up walk, a brisk 4, and 5 mph pace, mile markers that allow you to choose 1, 2, or 3 miles, multi-muscle moves, and a cool down walk and healthy stretch to end.

Leslie Sansone, is the undisputed leader in fitness walking.

Fitness/ Walking, 53 min, G, 2009

10 MINUTE SOLUTION: HIP HOP DANCE MIX
Fitness expert Kristin Jacobs will help you slim your body in serious style with her five 10-minute dance routines; Hip Hop Basics, Fat Burning Funk, Edgy Grooves, Body Re-Mix and Cardio Street Heat. Hip Hop Basics especially works the abs. No equipment is needed. No previous dance experience is required. The choreography within each 10-minute segment builds slowly so the moves are easy to learn. The take-them-to-the-dance-floor moves include the Rave, Shoulder Snake, B-Boy Cross and Jacks. They’re fun and funky yet still G-rated enough to do with children and teens. Totally programmable DVD! Consumers can control which workouts to play and the order to play them for a custom workout each time.
Fitness, G, 55 min, 2009

Release Date: August 11

THE HILARIOUS HOUSE OF FRIGHTENSTEIN LIMITED EDITION V1
Something is amiss in the sleepy village of Frankenstone, for high above there are strange goings on in the Castle Frightenstein. The Count, along with his assistant, Igor, are busy at work to make his monster “Brucie” live and take his rightful place in the annuls of “Distinguished Monsters”. Welcome to the brilliantly wacky world of the Canadian Cult Classic TV show, “The Hilarious House of Frightenstein.” The show follows the adventures of The Count, Igor, Grizelda “The Ghastly Gourmet”, The Librarian, Bwana Clyde Batty, The Oracle, Dr. Pet Vet, The Professor, The Wolfman and the horror master host himself, Vincent Price. The majority of these characters are actually performed by one man: comic genius Billy Van. Each one hour live action episode is a combination of variety, humor, and educational segments, all flavoured with the spice of mock horror, which had a lasting impact on the youth of the 70’s.
This 3 Disc set contains 13 Full Length episodes featuring original songs (previously released episodes)
Bonus: includes collectable character magnets

Starring:
Billy Van, Vincent Price, Fishka Rais, Joe Torbay, Prof. Julius Summer Miller, Guy Big
And Mitch Markowitz As Super Hippy
TV/Comedy, 10 hr 50 mins, PG

Release Date: August 18

HARDBODIES COLLECTION
The 1980’s left quite the stamp on Pop Culture but none more so than the 80’s sex comedy. These films dominated drive-in’s and became late night cable favorites. One of the most beloved franchises of the 80’s was the Hardbodies film series!  Both films quickly became cult classics but never received the DVD release that the fans requested…until now! For the first time ever both films will be packaged together and available on DVD! No other films captured the 80’s beach party scene like Hardbodies and this set is sure to become one of the most anticipated releases for 80’s enthusiasts!

Hardbodies:
FIRST TIME ON DVD!
Grossed over $7,100,000 at the box office in 1984.
Debuted at #5 the opening weekend, behind “Breakin’”, “Sixteen Candles”, “Romancing The Stone”, and “Police Academy”

Hardbodies 2:
Limited theatrical release in 1986
Stars Fabiana Udenio (Summer School, Austin Powers, The Wedding Planner)
DVD release is heavily requested by consumers on online retail sites.

Please note this is a single disc set with both films on one disc

Comedy 88 min. (each) 18A 1984

SPRING BREAK
In 1983 SPRING BREAK hit theaters just in time for the time honoured tradition of the same name. The film quickly became a cult classic, known for it’s great one-liners, totally 80’s dialogue and outrageous party sequences. Despite its popularity, the film was never released on DVD…Until NOW! The film focuses on two party guys that make a trek to Florida for a week of uncontrollable partying, however after a small mix-up they find themselves rooming with two of the biggest dorks to ever hit the beach. Now in order to remain in the room they must show the two nerds the time of their life! This is like, totally the most fun a couple bodies can have, for sure!

Directed by Sean S. Cunningham (Friday The 13th, producer of Friday The 13th (2009), Last House on The Left (2009), Black Friday 3D (2010)
Written by Emmy® Winning writer, David Smilow
Produced by Barbara De Fina (The Color Of Money, Goodfellas, Cape Fear (1991), The Grifters, & Casino)
It debuted at #1 when it hit theaters, beating out “The Outsiders”!
Comedy, 102 min., 18A, 1983

PAHAPPAHOOEY ISLAND
Welcome to Pahappahooey Island, an adventurous land that combines furry friends, fun songs and colorful adventures with the best of Joyce Meyer’s classic messages for the whole family. Ali, Millard, Captain Hobbs and Hacksaw set off on a special treasure hunt, but evil Ichabone Slink has made them think only of themselves. Can Miss Ruby help the friends learn the best ways to work together?
Joyce Meyer’s most popular message brought to life for the whole family!
DVD features all new episode starring Joyce Meyer as new character “Miss Ruby”
Episode based on Joyce Meyers’ most memorable message: “What About Me?”
Joyce Meyer is Highly Recognizable, a Bestselling Author who Has Sold over 3.5 mm Books!
Meyer’s National Cable Television Ministry airs on TBN, WGN Superstation, HIS Channel, Discovery and more!
Pahappahooey Island: What About Me!?
Family 67 min. G 2008

Release Date: August 25

MONSTER WARRIORS: WAR OF THE WATER WORLD
Look out Capital City, it’s Monster time!
The Monster Warriors build themselves very cool monster fighting weapons out of the weirdest junk in order to battle the insane and disgruntled Klaus Von Steinhauer, the B-Movie director turned evil scientist (Sean Cullen). Bombing around in their awesome purple monster car they are the superstars of Capitol City. Monster Warriors is an original Canadian television series, which airs on YTV in Canada
This Monster Warriors features a collection of Wet’n’Wild Monsters including: 
The Beast from Beneath the Sea Day of the Piranha!
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Cucumber!
Ribbit!
Ribbit 2: Froggy’s Revenge!
BONUS EPISODE: The Giant Lobster Invasion!

Childrens/Youth, 138 min, G, 2008

CHILDREN OF THE CORN BLU RAY

Twenty-five years after its original release, it remains one of the top shockers of the ‘80s and perhaps the most popular Stephen King story adaptation ever.  Something is alive in the cornfields of desolate Gatlin, Nebraska, and the town’s children will do anything to protect its horrific secret. But when a traveling couple (Peter Horton of thirtysomething and pre-TERMINATOR Linda Hamilton) are taken prisoner by the killer kid cult, their battle for survival will unleash the most unholy sacrifice of all. The day that Isaac, Malachai, He Who Walks Behind The Rows and millions of CoTC fans have been waiting for has finally arrived: The original CHILDREN OF THE CORN is back, now in Blu-Ray and loaded with exclusive new Bonus Features!

FEATURES:
ALL NEW: “It Was The Eighties!” – Interview with Linda Hamilton about working on the film. This feature offers great behind the scenes stories about cast and crew.
ALL NEW: “Stephen King On A Shoestring” – Interview with Producer, Donald Borchers. This feature gives insight into how the film was made.
ALL NEW:“Welcome To Gatlin: The Sights & Sounds of Children Of The Corn” – Interview with Production Designer, Craig Stearns and composer Jonathan Elias . This features gives details about costuming, set designs, and filming locations.
Spanish subtitles
Audio Commentary with Director Fritz Kiersch, Producer Terrence Kirby and Actors John Franklin & Courtney Gains
Fast Film Facts
Harvesting Horror: Children Of The Corn – A documentary about COTC
Theatrical Trailer
Original Storyboard
Poster and Still Gallery
Original Title Sequence art
“…Good Scare Scenes…” – Variety

Horror, 92 mins.,18A, 1984

MARTIN LAWRENCE PRESENTS FIRST AMENDMENT SEASON 3

An uncensored comedy showcase for some of the nation’s most talented young comedians! Features legendary comedian, Martin Lawrence (Wild Hogs, Martin, Bad Boys, & Big Momma’s House)
Hosted by Hollywood’s hilarious Doug Williams (Club Comic View) along with the music styling of DJ Biz Markie and introducing Rapper and Reality Star Flavor Flav (Public Enemy) joins the show as “Hype Man”!

With the comedic stylings of Bruce Bruce, Rickey Smiley, Lavell Crawford, Don ‘D.C’ Curry, Roz G., Joey Medina and many more!

2-Disc Set Includes All 10 Episodes of Season Three plus 2 bonus episodes.

Season 3 premiered on Starz July, 9 2008 in the USA.

Comedy, 300mins, CC, 2008

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