A trailer dropped for the US release of Viral before the film arrives on DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment, Radius-TWC, and Dimension Films on August 2nd. Also in today's Highlights: a rundown on the exclusive items Dark Horse will release at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 and a new trailer / poster for Initiation.

A U.S. Trailer Revealed for Viral: Press Release: "BEVERLY HILLS, CA – (June 21, 2016) – Spread the word that an epidemic is coming. The heart-pounding thriller Viral will be released on DVD August 2nd, 2016 from Anchor Bay Entertainment, Radius-TWC and Dimension Films and on Digital HD July 29th, 2016 and On Demand August 2nd, 2016 from Starz Digital. The film stars Sofia Black-D'Elia (Project Almanac, “The Messengers”), Analeigh Tipton (Crazy, Stupid, LoveLucy), Travis Tope (Independence Day: Resurgence), and Michael Kelly (“House of Cards,” Now You See MeThe Adjustment Bureau)Viral is an IM Global and Blumhouse International/Busted Shark Production, with producers Jason Blum, Sherryl Clark, and Matt Kaplan, is directed by the dynamic duo Henry Joost (NerveParanormal Activity 3 & 4) and Ariel Schulman (NerveParanormal Activity 3 & 4), and was written by Barbara Marshall and Christopher Landon.

Teenaged sisters Emma (Sofia Black-D’Elia) and Stacey (Analeigh Tipton) live a normal life until their small suburban neighborhood is stricken with a mysterious parasitic virus. As the disease rapidly spreads throughout the town, the two band together to barricade themselves from infection. But it may already be too late – when the virus enters their home, the sisters are faced with an impossible choice: protect each other, or survive the virus.

Viral will be available on DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment on August 2nd for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

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

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Dark Horse Comics' SDCC 2016 Exclusive Merchandise Announced: Press Release: "MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse is proud to announce its selection of exclusive merchandise for San Diego Comic-Con International 2016! From the anticipated Game of Thrones Night King bust to variant covers by some of the most talented artists in the comics industry, Dark Horse has fans covered!

All exclusive merchandise will be available at the Dark Horse booth (#2615) for all of SDCC 2016. Please note that there will be a fixed number of exclusives set aside for each day of the convention.

Check out the full roster of Dark Horse SDCC 2016 exclusives, along with quantity and price, below!

Hellboy in Hell Volume 2: The Death Card SDCC Exclusive Hardcover

$40

Limited Edition of 1,400

2 per person per day

Black Hammer #1 Convention Exclusive Variant

$5.00

Limited Edition of 500

5 per person per day

Conan the Slayer #1 SDCC Wraparound Variant

$5.00

Limited Edition of 500

5 per person per day

B.P.R.D. Zippo Lighter

$40.00

Zippo brand lighter with the B.P.R.D. logo printed on the front.

Limited edition of 500

5 per person per day

B.P.R.D. Flask

$35.00

6 oz. brushed finish flask with the B.P.R.D. logo printed on the front. A hand-numbered label on each box.

Limited Edition of 275

5 per person per day

Game of Thrones The Night King Bust Silver Edition

$150.00

8.5” silver bust.

Limited Edition of 200

1 per person per day

Halo Covenant Banshee Ship Replica Gold Edition

$50.00

5” gold ship replica.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ Pack Download card included with every purchase.

Limited edition of 300

1 per person per day

Snoopy Qee Mystery Figure Gold Edition

$8.00

3” gold Snoopy Qee figure.

Limited edition of 550

2 per person per day

Frank Frazetta 'The Destroyer' Lithograph

$100.00

16” x 20” lithograph. Officially approved by the Frazetta Estate. Signed and numbered by Frank Frazetta, Jr.

Limited Edition of 100

1 per person per day."

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