In our latest round-up, we take a look at the theatrical release details for L.A. Slasher, Anchor Bay Entertainment's Blu-ray release of Monsters: Dark Continent, and the news of Helix being cancelled by Syfy.

L.A. Slasher: Press Release -- "LOS ANGELES, CA (April 27, 2015) - Archstone Distribution has announced that the horror-dark comedy feature L.A. Slasher, directed by Martin Owen and produced by Jeffrey Wright and Daniel Sollinger, will receive a North American theatrical release starting June 12 in select AMC Theatres.

“We are very excited to take L.A. Slasher to the silver screen," Archstone Distribution's President & CEO Brady Bowen stated. "It is a highly entertaining film with a unique voice that we know audiences are going to love!”

L.A. Slasher Producer Daniel Sollinger remarked, “My team and I are thrilled to be working with Archstone, as they have a steady track record for bringing high quality films to audiences worldwide. We are very proud to be on their roster."

With an all-star cast that includes Mischa Barton, Dave Bautista, Danny Trejo, Drake Bell, Eric Roberts, Brooke Hogan, Abigail Wright, Elizabeth Morris and Andy Dick (in his comeback vehicle), L.A. Slasher is a social satire about reality TV and the glorification of people who are famous for simply being famous. Exploring why it has become acceptable to become an influential star based on no merit or talent, the story follows the titular Slasher character as he systematically abducts these "stars," much to the joy of the online public who view his exploits via social media, and who subsequently and enthusiastically support his mantra of ‘Death To Reality TV'.

Already a recipient of multiple awards on the film festival circuit, L.A. Slasher is being described as, “A ‘meta’ morality tale for the Age of Twitter” (via ShockTillYouDrop.com) and, “A visual juggernaut” (via TrulyDisturbing.com).

L.A. Slasher's Social Media

Facebook: www.facebook.com/laslashermovie

Twitter: @LA_Slasher"

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Monsters: Dark Continent: Press Release -- "BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. – April 29, 2015 – Johnny Harris (Snow White and the Huntsman, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus) and Joe Dempsie (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) star in Monsters: Dark Continent, the epic sequel to the 2010 breakout hit Monsters, arriving on Blu-ray™ and DVD June 2 from Anchor Bay Entertainment and RADiUS. Helmed by first-time feature film director Tom Green, the film also stars Sofia Boutella (StreetDance 2, Kingsman: The Secret Service) and Sam Keeley (This Must Be the Place, What Richard Did). The film is executive produced by Gareth Edwards (upcoming: Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One), director of the original Monsters and 2014’s Godzilla.

Taking place 10 years after the events of its predecessor, Monsters: Dark Continent is set against the backdrop of a world proliferated by “Infected Zones.” An insurgency of fearsome monsters lord over these regions and threaten humanity. The film follows four fresh army recruits as they embark on a life-altering mission in the Middle East, through the heart of monster territory to save a group of fellow soldiers.

Including a behind-the-scenes featurette that will transport viewers to the set of the film, Monsters: Dark Continent Blu-ray™ and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.99 and $22.98, respectively.

To learn more about the film, please visit www.anchorbayentertainment.com.

ABOUT RADiUS
RADiUS is the boutique label of the Weinstein Company (TWC) and the first studio division dedicated to both multi-platform VOD and theatrical distribution. Utilizing both traditional and digital media, RADiUS brings the highest quality films and other specialty entertainment to a wider audience than ever before. Founded and led by Tom Quinn and Jason Janego, the label continues to develop innovative distribution strategies to make marquee content available to consumers where, when and how they want it. The label’s inaugural slate included such films as BACHELORETTE (the first multi-platform film to hit #1 on iTunes and the only multi-platform release to ever reach #4 for top Cable VOD performers) and Cannes competition entry ONLY GOD FORGIVES directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Ryan Gosling and Kristen Scott Thomas. Other high profile releases include: the Academy Award winning CITIZENFOUR, the Academy Award winning 20 FEET FROM STARDOM; Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman’s LOVELACE; Zachary Heinzerling’s Oscar nominated CUTIE AND THE BOXER (Sundance 2013 U.S. Documentary Directing Award), Jacob Kornbluth’s INEQUALITY FOR ALL (Sundance 2013 U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award) and Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut – MAN OF TAI CHI in which he also stars. Last year, RADiUS’ slate featured (among others): Bong Joon Ho’s runaway hit SNOWPIERCER, BLUE RUIN (winner of the FIPRESCI International Critics Prize at the Cannes Film Festival), Errol Morris’ THE UNKNOWN KNOWN, FED UP from Laurie David and Katie Couric and THE ONE I LOVE starring Elisabeth Moss and Mark Duplass (Sundance). RADiUS currently has the Anna Kendrick starrer THE LAST 5 YEARS in release in addition to THE HUNTING GROUND from the Academy Award nominated team of Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering. Upcoming titles include Chris Evans’ directorial debut BEFORE WE GO, the Safdie brothers HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT which world premiered at the New York Film Festival and A LEGO® BRICKUMENTARY.

ABOUT ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT
Anchor Bay Entertainment is a leading independent home entertainment company celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2015. Anchor Bay acquires and releases a wide array of filmed entertainment in the theatrical and home entertainment markets, including STARZ Original series, children's entertainment, fitness (Anchor Bay Fitness), sports and specialty films on Blu-ray™ and DVD formats. The company has long-term distribution agreements in place for select programming with The Weinstein Company, AMC Networks and RADiUS, among others. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA, Anchor Bay Entertainment (www.anchorbayentertainment.com) is a full service distributor in the North American market. Anchor Bay Entertainment is a Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) business, www.starz.com."

In case you missed it, check out our recent interview with Monsters: Dark Continent director Tom Green:

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Helix: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Syfy has cancelled Helix after a two-season run. The series "revolved around Centers for Disease Control pathologist Dr. Alan Farragut (The Killing's Campbell) and his estranged ex-wife, Dr. Julia Walker (Kyra Zagorsky), after they're sent to the Arctic to investigate a mysterious disease outbreak." The sophomore season swapped the icy Arctic for a tropical island as the setting.

It's believed that Syfy cancelled the show due to a steep drop in viewership and also to focus more on their upcoming slate of science fiction projects.

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