Anchor Bay Jan DVD Release Titles

Here are the release dates, titles and descriptions of some hot titles from
Anchor Bay Releasing:
(From Jan 6 - 27, 2009)

Release Date: January 6

WOW! WOW! WUBBZY! A TALE OF TAILS
Wubbzy is a fun, lovable, curious little guy who just likes to play, play, play with his friends in the fun and wacky town of Wuzzleburg.  It’s the funniest new preschool show that will keep kids laughing and yet provide those wholesome life lessons in a humorous and heartfelt way.“Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!,” currently delights thousands of young viewers and their families in Canada on Treehouse and its interactive website. The show has been a hit in the US since its premiere on Nick Jr. in August, 2006.  The property has also partnered with dozens of high profile licensees, including Fisher Price, Hasbro, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster and Ty Beanie, among many others.
This bilingual DVD features six episodes plus two bonus episodes as well as a bonus music video, coloring pages, printable activities, DVD ring toss game, birthday party invitations, and sneak peeks.
Children’s, 92 Mins., G, 2007

EON KID: SEASON ONE VOLUME TWO
In a future world, Marty, an enterprising 11 year old who deals in scrap robot parts, stumbles upon an ancient iron Fist. Unexpectedly, the Fist comes to life and attaches itself to Marty’s arm, endowing him with unknown fighting powers and at the same time putting him at the heart of a centuries-old struggle between good and evil.
Over 100 minutes run time
Includes Episodes 6 – 10 of the First Season
Bonus Downloadable Mini-Poster
Audience: 8 – 12 Year Olds
Amazing 3D CGI Animation!
Children’s, 110 Mins, G, 2007

THE ALPHABET KILLER
This thriller is based on the true story of the murders that shocked America!
A ten year old girl is found brutally murdered outside the small blue-collar city of Rochester, New York, and obsessed police detective Megan Paige (Eliza Dushku of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and DOLLHOUSE) suffers a mental breakdown while trying to solve the crime. But when the child-killings resume two years later, Megan’s return to the investigation also brings back her own horrific hallucinations.  Even if she can prove a ‘double initial’ connection to the slayings, will she hang onto her sanity long enough to catch a psychopath? Cary Elwes (SAW), Michael Ironside (STARSHIP TROOPERS), Bill Moseley (THE DEVIL’S REJECTS), Carl Lumbly (ALIAS) and Academy Award® winner Timothy Hutton co-star in this chilling thriller directed by Rob Schmidt.
Starring:
Eliza Dushku (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, Wrong Turn, Bring It On, Joss Whedon’s upcoming series “Dollhouse”)
Michael Ironside (Scanners, Total Recall, Top Gun)
Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Saw)
A film by Rob Schmidt, director of Wrong Turn
http://www.alphabetkiller.com/

Release Date: January 13

ALL ROADS LEAD HOME
All Roads Lead Home is a wonderful family-friendly movie that will make you laugh and cry. Belle , a 12-year old girl, loses her mother in an automobile accident. Rebelling against her father, she is sent to her grandfather’s working farm – only to find that the animals are destroyed if they are bred wrong or can’t turn a profit for the farm. Belle’s work on the farm transforms the entire family. Life and death take on new meaning through mysterious pet deaths, budding romance, hidden motivations and the human need for love and understanding.
Overwhelming Support from Animal Welfare Groups!
Starring:
Peter Coyote (Brothers and Sisters, The 4400, Erin Brockovich)
Jason London (Killer Movie, Wildfire, Dazed and Confused)
Vivienne Cardone (Everwood, A Beautiful Mind)
Patton Oswalt (Reno 911, The King of Queens, Ratatouille)
Peter Boyle (Everybody Loves Raymond, Young Frankenstein)
Family, 112 mins, G, 2008

Release Date: January 20

COLD PREY
Five teenage snowboarders are forced to spend the night in a mysteriously abandoned ski lodge. Except somebody – or something – already lives there. It is huge, savage and unstoppable…and now it’s pissed off.  But if you think this is going to be the usual ‘trapped teens stalked by a maniac’ movie, you’re dead wrong: From the first chilling kill to the final horrific twist, prepare yourself for the smart, intense and award-winning Norwegian sensation that has terrified audiences around the world and put the edge back into the body-count genre. “If you enjoyed the original FRIDAY THE 13TH and HALLOWEEN,” raves Arrow In The Head, “you’re going to love COLD PREY!”
Cold Prey (aka Fritt vilt) generated $14million Box Office in Europe!
The sequel, Cold Prey 2, broke Norwegian box office records in the fall of 2008.
People’s Choice Award and Best Film Nominee at Norwegian International Film Festival; the Norwegian version of the Academy Awards
Horror, 97 minutes, 18A, 2006

Release Date: January 27

CRUEL BUT NECESSARY
A picture’s worth 1000 lies…
When a suburban housewife discovers her husband’s infidelity via a family vacation videotape, her life changes in expected ways; but she also discovers her latent filmmaking ability as she subjects her friends and family to relentless hidden-camera exposés. Rubinek’s debut feature is sharply observant of the mundane hilarity/tragedy of modern life.
A Film By Saul Rubinek (True Romance, Unforgiven, Curb you Enthusiasm, Frasier)
Starring:  Fred Goss (Sons and Daughters) Julie Payne (Curb Your Enthusiasm)
Kate Albrecht (Entourage)


BONUS FEATURES:
Two Commentary tracks by director Saul Rubinek and Producer Elinor Reld as well as a commentary by writer/lead actor Wendel Meldrum
Cast and crew interviews, additional scenes, Web link to additional material
Comedy, 92 mins, 14A, 2005

FANTASTIC FLESH:  THE ART OF MAKE-UP EFX

From classic creatures to modern gore, special effects make-up has always been the dark heart of movie magic. In this Starz Inside documentary, meet the masters of the craft and discover its incredible history, complete with rare behind-the-scenes photos and footage, revealing interviews with Quentin Tarantino, George Romero, Josh Brolin, Greg Nicotero, Howard Berger, John Carpenter, Simon Pegg, Eli Roth, Rob Bottin, Robert Rodriguez, Tom Savini, Wes Craven, John Landis, Mick Garris and Dick Smith, plus classic clips from FRANKENSTEIN, THE EXORCIST, PLANET OF THE APES, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, AN AMERICAN WEREWORLF IN LONDON, THE THING, GRINDHOUSE, SIN CITY, TRANSFORMERS, DAY OF THE DEAD, KILL BILL, TOTAL RECALL, CABIN FEVER, THE HOWLING and much more. 
Appearances by…
WES CRAVEN- Director of Nightmare on Elm Street
JOHN CARPENTER- Director of the original Halloween (1978)
ELI ROTH- Director of Cabin Fever
GREG NICOTERO- EFX Artist of Hostel and The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
T.V. Premiere: October 28th, 2008 on Starz!
DOCUMENTARY 14A 60 MINS CC 2008