DVD & Blu-rays Released October 15, 2013

Tuesday, October 15

The Heat R

Details the strained working relationship between an uptight FBI agent (Sandra Bullock) and an unconventional Boston cop (Melissa McCarthy) to take down a Russian mobster.
Gene Stupnitsky, Bill Burr, Paul Feig, Lee Eisenberg, Melissa McCarthy, Tony Hale, Keith Middlebrook, Peter Chernin
Action Comedy Cop

Cinco de Mayo, La Batalla R

On May 5th, 1862, a few thousand Mexican soldiers put their lives on the line against the world’s largest and most powerful army in one legendary battle for freedom and for Mexico.

Cinco de Mayo, La Batalla chronicles the story of Mexico’s Battle of Puebla, the most important battle in Mexico’s history. When the unbeatable French army invades Mexico to set up a monarchy, General Ignacio Zaragoza played by Kuno Becker, must defend the city of Puebla, commanding a poorly armed and outnumbered troop of men. Meanwhile, two young Mexican lovers manage to find love amidst the chaos of war. Cinco de Mayo, La Batalla chronicles the bravery of a people pushed to the limit, fighting for their nation, their families and their pride.
Rafa Lara, Kuno Becker, Angelica Aragon, William Miller
War Historical
90 mins

Dirty Wars

Investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill traces the rise of the Joint Special Operations Command, the most secret fighting force in U.S. history, exposing operations carried out by men who do not exist on paper and will never appear before Congress. No target is off-limits for the JSOC “kill list,” even a U.S. citizen.
Jeremy Scahill, David Riker, Rick Rowley
Documentary
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Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain

Based on Kevin Hart's 2012 "Let Me Explain" concert tour, which included 10 countries and 80 cities with over $32 million in ticket sales.
Jeff Clanagan, Kevin Hart
Comedy Concert
87 mins

Plimpton! NR

A documentary film about writer, editor and lion tamer, George Plimpton.
Tom Bean, Luke Poling
Documentary
94 mins

The Colony

No plot details have been announced.
Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Zegers, Jeff Renfroe, Pascal Trottier, Svet Rouskov
Thriller Suspense Horror

Pacific Rim PG-13

Set in 2025 in which malevolent creatures threaten the earth, the planet must band together and use highly advanced technology to eradicate the growing menace.
Ron Perlman, Idris Elba, Guillermo del Toro, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Travis Beacham, Charlie Day
Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi
90 mins

Birdemic 2: The Resurrection

A flock of eagles and vultures wreak havoc amidst blossoming romance in Hollywood, California, leaving bloodshed and destruction wherever they hover. The story features original 'Birdemic' survivors Rod and Nathalie, who are joined by new friends - struggling filmmaker Bill, aspiring actress Gloria and several other Angelenos they encounter as they battle angry birds and a host of new enemies.
Alan Bagh, James Nguyen, Whitney Moore
Adventure Comedy Sequel

Jug Face

The plot centers on a demonic power worshiped by an isolated rural community that offers health and protection in exchange for human sacrifices, identified when their faces materialize on ceramic jugs. Bloody chaos ensues when the newest victim is hidden from the monster.
Chad Crawford Kinkle, Sean Bridgers, Lauren Ashley Carter, Kaitlin Cullum, Larry Fessenden, Katie Groshong, Scott Hodges
Thriller Horror

A Hijacking R

A Hijacking focuses on the human consequences of modern piracy and takes its starting point when the cargo ship MV Rozen is captured by Somali pirates. Amongst the men on board are the ship's cook Mikkel and the engineer Jan, who along with the rest of the seamen are taken hostage in a cynical game of life and death.
Tobias Lindholm, Dar Salim, Pilou Asbæk, Soren Malling, Johan Philip Asbæk, Roland Møller, Gary Skjoldmose Porter
Thriller
90 mins

Maniac NR

Just when the streets seemed safe, a serial killer with a fetish for scalps is back and on the hunt. Frank is the withdrawn owner of a mannequin store, but his life changes when young artist Anna appears asking for his help with her new exhibition. As their friendship develops and Frank's obsession escalates, it becomes clear that she has unleashed a long-repressed compulsion to stalk and kill.
Alexandre Aja, Gregory Levasseur, Franck Khalfoun, Nora Arnezeder, C.A. Rosenberg, Elijah Wood
Horror Remake

Embrace of the Vampire

Follows a virginal college student who is introduced to a dark world of carnal desires after being seduced by a handsome vampire.
Victor Webster, Carl Bessai, Lati Grobman, Chelsey Reist, Alan Mruvka, Sharon Hinnendael, Tiio Horn, C.C. Sheffield
Thriller Remake Provocative

Tuesday, October 15