Two new clips have been revealed for a favorite of SXSW, Turbo Kid. Also in this morning's round-up: U.S. distribution for Garm Wars: The Last Druid, release details for Unnatural, and the Rebound premiere at The Downtown Independent.

Turbo Kid: Released by Epic Pictures Group, Turbo Kid will have its official theatrical and VOD release next Friday on August 28th.

"In a post-apocalyptic future a young solitary scavenger obsessed with comic books must face his fears and become a reluctant hero when he meets a mysterious girl. From horror masterminds Ant Timpson (The ABCs Of Death 1 & 2, Housebound) and Jason Eisener (Hobo With A Shotgun)."

Directed by François Simard, Anouk Whissell, and Yoann-Karl Whissell, Turbo Kid stars Munro Chambers, Laurence Leboeuf, Aaron Jeffery, and Michael Ironside.

To read Heather's review of Turbo Kid and her interview with directors François Simard, Yoann-Karl Whissell, and Anouk Whissell, visit the following:

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Garm Wars: The Last Druid: Press Release: "LOS ANGELES (Aug. 19, 2015) – ARC Entertainment has acquired US rights to the action sci-fi thriller GARM WARS: THE LAST DRUID.  Directed by Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell) and co-written by Geoffrey Gunn (Siren), the film stars newcomer Melanie St-Pierre (Barney’s Version), Kevin Durand (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) and Lance Henriksen (Aliens). ARC Entertainment will be releasing the film in theaters and on VOD on October 2, 2015. The deal was announced today by ARC Entertainment’s Head of Acquisitions Scott Moesta.

“Mamoru Oshii’s creative vision shines brilliantly throughout this film, with remarkable action and special effects from beginning to end,” said Moesta. “We’re excited to bring this unique story to the big screen for audiences, and especially genre fans to enjoy across the U.S.”

Visionary director Mamoru Oshii is best known for his seminal film Ghost in the Shell, a work famously cited by the Wachowski’s as a direct influence behind their iconic film The Matrix. 15 years in the making, GARM WARS: THE LAST DRUID is a live action/CGI hybrid about a world on the brink of total collapse. The planet Annwn inhabited by the Garm is engaged in perpetual warfare among three tribes. One Columba fighter pilot, Khara (St-Pierre), embarks on a quest with an unlikely trio: Kumtak tribal elder Wydd (Henriksen), a sacred dog Gula, and one of the last remaining mystical Druids from a long forgotten time. A Briga soldier, Skellig (Durand), accompanies the small band after forging an uneasy truce with Khara. As they struggle across the land in the search for answers to their existence, they encounter raging storms, fierce giants, and mechanical mayhem. They survive these trials only to meet their most difficult challenge yet, a desperate battle against impossible odds for the truth they seek.

Joining forces with his longtime collaborator, composer Kenji Kawai (The Ring), and three-time Oscar Nominated Sound Designer Tom Myers (UpToy Story) of Skywalker Sound, Palme D’Or Nominee Mamoru Oshii delivers a feast for the eyes and ears. Lending their VFX artistry is acclaimed Toronto company Intelligent Creatures (Orphan Black). GARM WARS: THE LAST DRUID is produced by Makoto Asanuma (Gundam Wing), Tetsu Fujimura (Tekken), Mitsuhisa Ishikawa (Ghost in the Shell, Attack on Titan), and Lyse Lafontaine (On the Road)."

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Unnatural: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA (August 18, 2015) – Courtney Solomon's After Dark Films is set to release the next ravenous horror film Unnatural in the '8 Films to Die For' horror line-up, hitting theaters October 16, 2015.  This latest addition travels us to the cold stark Alaskan wilderness promising plenty of screams with no one to hear them.

Written by Ron Carlson and Arch Stanton, directed by Hank Braxtan and produced by Ron Carlson, the film preys on our fear of the unknown and the Unnatural.

"This film takes us far from Civilization to the land of blood and snow, where it answers the age-old question of what happens when Man plays God" says Stephanie Caleb, EVP of Creative Affairs & Acquisitions at After Dark Films. 

The film stars James Remar (Dexter), Sherilyn Fenn (Rude Awakening), Graham Greene (The Green Mile), Stephanie Hodes (Life Blood), Q'orianka Kilcher (The New World), Ivana Korab (If You Only Knew), Ray Wise (RoboCop), and Allegra Carpenter (The Fault in Our Stars).

"I really tried to take an old school approach to the movie," said director Hank Braxtan, "we shot on anamorphic lenses, and I tried to do every gag, kill, and effect in camera.  Our bear is a real animatronic monster, made by masters of the craft, so what you see on screen is really there.  It was a challenge, as it always is with practicals, but that's the magic of filmmaking."

Official Synopsis: 

A morally ambiguous corporation experiments with genetic modification resulting in the creation of a man-hunting creature. When it escapes, a group of unsuspecting cabin dwellers become its prey in a horrifying game of cat and mouse. 

'8 Films to Die For' will be released in theaters on October 16, 2015, with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment handling all ancillary forms of media, including Digital HD™, DVD, and VOD.

"We shot this film further north in the month of January than any other feature known to date," says producer Ron Carlson, "it was 40 degrees below zero and I said to myself, 'if the cold doesn't kill us, this Thing certainly will.'"

Ian Brereton negotiated the deal on behalf of After Dark Films. 

For more information, visit us at www.8filmstodiefor.com."

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Rebound: Press Release: "(Downtown Los Angeles, CA) Thursday, August 27, 2015 – Independent film luminaries flock to DTLA for the directorial debut of the thriller, “Rebound,” by Megan Freels Johnston (Producer of the short “Sparks” and the feature “The Arrangement”). “Rebound” is about a young woman who has a mental break, due to the love of her live cheating on her, while traveling cross-country brought on by hostile strangers and debilitating anxiety. Cast, filmmakers, and independent film enthusiasts will be in attendance, on August 27th at The Downtown Independent.

“Rebound” World Premiere

Thursday, August 27, 2015

The Downtown Independent

251 S. Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Red Carpet at 9 pm

Premiere at 10 pm --- Seating is limited.

We are also pleased to announce that the DVD Release of “Rebound” is scheduled to hit shelves on September 29, 2015.  Rebound will be available at Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, FYE, and other retailers. 

About “Rebound”:

Rebound dives into the broken psyche of a woman that has just been cheated by the love of her life. While traveling across the country, she encounters hostile strangers and develops debilitating anxiety along the way. Cast include: Mark Scheibmeir (The Newsroom, Artois and the Goat), Ashley James (Life Inside and Out and Hustle), Kevin Bulla (The It Factor, One Life to Live, and Joyful Noise), Wes O’Lee (Band: The Sunset Drifters), and others.  

Stay connected with the film at: http://www.reboundthriller.com and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReboundMovie Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rebound_Movie"

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    Tamika hails from North Beach, Maryland, a tiny town inches from the Chesapeake Bay.She knew she wanted to be an actor after reciting a soliloquy by Sojourner Truth in front of her entire fifth grade class. Since then, she's appeared in over 20 film and television projects. In addition to acting, Tamika is the Indie Spotlight manager for Daily Dead, where she brings readers news on independent horror projects every weekend.

    The first horror film Tamika watched was Child's Play. Being eight years old at the time, she remembers being so scared when Chucky came to life that she projectile vomited. It's tough for her to choose only one movie as her favorite horror film, so she picked two: Nosferatu and The Stepford Wives (1975).