Fight evil robots and create your own robot friends in Automatron, the first add-on for Fallout 4, and check out the trailer for this expansion after the jump. Also: a South by Southwest poster for Pet, details on Comic-Con HQ, release info / trailers for Decay and The Horror, and lastly, QuakeCon 2016 information.
Fallout 4: Automatron: Press Release: “Automatron will be available for download across Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on Tuesday, March 22nd, and will cost $9.99 in North America.
In Automatron, the mysterious Mechanist has unleashed a horde of evil robots into the Commonwealth, including the devious Robobrain. Hunt them down and harvest their parts to build and mod your own custom robot companions. Choose from hundreds of mods; mixing limbs, armor, abilities, and weapons such as the all-new lightning chain gun. Even customize their paint schemes and choose their voices! (For characters level 15 or higher.)
Automatron marks the first add-on release for Fallout 4. In April, we’re expanding the capabilities of settlements with Wasteland Workshop, and in May, travel beyond the Commonwealth to Maine for Far Harbor – the largest landmass Bethesda Game Studios has ever created for post-release content. And, that’s just the beginning, with even more add-ons to be released in 2016. Stay tuned for more details on free updates like Survival Mode and the Creation Kit, which will allow you to create mods on the PC and then share and play them across all platforms, including consoles.”
For more information visit: www.fallout4.com
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Pet: “In the vein of HARD CANDY and GONE GIRL, Pet is a psychological thriller that deals with the themes of identity, loneliness, selflessness and what it means to truly possess another. It’s told through the prism of two isolated people, Seth and Holly, seemingly different yet more similar than they even knew. Pet is at its heart a dark love story which examines how much one is willing to sacrifice in the name of love.
Produced by Revolver Picture Company
Midnighters (World Premiere)
Director | Carles Torrens
Screenwriter | Jeremy Slater
Executive Producer | Sean Gowrie, Aaron Kaplan, Sean Perrone, Salvador Torrens
Producer | Kelly Martin Wagner & Nick Phillips, Carles Torrens
Principal Cast | Dominic Monaghan, Ksenia Solo, Jennette McCurdy, Nathan Parsons, John Ross Bowie, Da’Vone McDonald and Janet Song.
SCREENINGS:
PREMIERE – Friday, March 11th at 11:59 PM – Alamo Ritz 1
Monday, March 14th at 11:00 PM – Alamo Lamar D
Thursday, March 17th at 9:45 PM – Alamo Lamar A
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: Revolver Picture Company
Twitter: @revolverpicco | @petthemovie
Instagram: @revolverpicturecompany | @petthemovie”
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Comic-Con HQ: Press Release: “SANTA MONICA and SAN DIEGO, California, March 14, 2016 – Comic-Con International and Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) today unveiled launch plans for Comic-Con HQ, their newly named subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platform debuting shortly before San Diego Comic-Con this Summer. Comic-Con HQ will launch with free beta access on May 7th with its official premiere in June leading up to Comic-Con International: San Diego in July.
The ad-free streaming service will feature an evolving slate of programming including original scripted and unscripted series, recurring daily and weekly entertainment commentary, plus unique access to a growing library of live and archival programming from their world-class events, a highly-curated selection of film and TV genre titles, and behind-the-scenes access and bonus features from genre titles that defy and define pop culture.
“For nearly half a century, Comic-Con has served as the definitive common ground where the fans of genre entertainment come together to express their passion for comics and pop culture,” said Seth Laderman, EVP and General Manager for Comic-Con HQ. “Comic-Con HQ aspires to extend that exchange 365 days a year, bringing everything we love about Comic-Con to the world in ways never before seen and experienced. The new platform will provide a year-round destination to enjoy all facets of the community and access the vast diversity of content the world has come to expect from the largest and longest-running pop cultural celebration of the year.”
“CCHQ is welcoming both attendees and fans new to the Comic-Con phenomenon to join our community and enjoy all aspects of the experience in ways never before imagined,” said David Glanzer, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer for Comic-Con International. “Lionsgate is a terrific partner in this venture and uniquely qualified to provide quality programming that speaks directly to our fans. We’re excited to see what we can accomplish with a dedicated Comic-Con channel 365 days a year.”
Comic-Con HQ’s slate of original, licensed and live programming for the Comic-Con community and genre enthusiasts everywhere will include:
Recurring daily and weekly programs featuring well-known personalities curating entertainment news and commentary across all facets of pop culture. G4 alum Adam Sessler (X-Play) will executive produce programs on comics, science and gaming, along with hosting his own insightful 1:1 interview series. Fellow G4 star Kevin Pereira (Attack of the Show) and his company Attack Media will executive produce an entertainment pop culture news show and a late night talk show format. Other formats on the fast track are two roundtable discussion shows, one weekly movie talk in partnership with Complex’s Collider inspired by their popular Collider Movie Talk series, and another all-female panel on pop culture from a female perspective.
Original scripted and unscripted series debuting on the platform include: the scripted comedy series Kings of Con inspired by real-life fan convention experiences from Supernatural stars Richard Speight and Rob Benedict; the science entertainment program Impossible Science starring world champion illusionist Jason Latimer, who explores breakthrough technologies capable of achieving his seemingly impossible feats of magic with real science; and the formerly announced unscripted series with fangirl fashion company and lifestyle brand, Her Universe, hosted by founder and actress Ashley Eckstein, following contestants as they design their geek couture concepts for the catwalk of a live San Diego Comic-Con fashion show in July. These series are the first of many originals to be revealed in the weeks leading up to SDCC.
Unparalleled San Diego Comic-Con access with live-streamed CCHQ programming, airings of select Comic-Con panels, and immersive access to the convention floor and sanctioned events never before available to the public such as the Masquerade and the Eisner Awards. Members will enjoy interviews and previews available only on CCHQ in a growing library of new and archival panels, bonus features, behind-the-scenes previews and more.
An eclectic collection of licensed film & TV series featuring genre greats and hidden gems from science-fiction, fantasy, cult classics, action/adventure, and horror.
More news about upcoming programming and partnerships will be announced in the coming weeks. Anyone can now pre-register for free beta access onwww.Comic-ConHQ.com to enjoy a full platform of programming starting Free Comic Book Day on May 7th via their browsers and iOS/Android devices. The paid subscription service will roll out across more connected devices in the months to come such as Roku, AppleTV and Xbox One, with additional devices and distribution platforms becoming available throughout the year.”
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Decay: Press Release: “The “meticulous and engrossing” (Aint it Cool News) Decay hits theaters and On Demand April 8th from Uncork’d Entertainment.
Featuring a “mesmerizing” performance by Rob Zabrecky, writer-director Joseph Wartnerchaney’s vividly nightmarish pic focuses on a middle-aged grounds keeper at a local theme park that suffers from a debilitating case of OCD. One day, his daily routine is disrupted by a surprise visitor in his basement: a beautiful young woman who, through a jarring turn of events, ends up dead. Jonathan panics and chooses not to report the dead girl. Instead, he invites her to dinner. Jonathan is happy to have a friend, until the police start closing in, and his mind and the body of the girl begins to decay.
Winner of the True Grit Award at the Denver Film Festival 2015, Decay also stars Lisa Howard (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2), Jackie Hoffman (Garden State), and Elisha Yaffe (TV’s Better Call Saul).”
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The Horror: Press Release: “Los Angeles, CA – Moondog Media is excited to announce the April 1st digital VHX and limited edition VHS release of their first feature The Horror. Jerry White III’s first film follows freshly orphaned twins made to fight for their survival; a fight that continues long after the violence ends. Anchored by stars Callie Ott (WTF!) and Raymond Creamer in his debut performance, The Horror and its leads have been hailed by critics since the world premiere at Dances With Films. Bloody Disgusting called Creamer a “modern take on Norman Bates” while Modern Horrors applauded White for making “one of the more impressive genre debuts [of the] year”.
Still reeling from the loss of their parents, Malcolm (Creamer) and Isabel Rademacher (Ott) head to their family’s lake house for a weekend with their friends. What starts as a fun trip is cut short when Malcolm and Isabel ultimately push their companions away. Abandoned, Malcolm and Isabel’s isolation is exploited by two masked assailants who invade their home. Malcolm kills one of them in self-defense but becomes obsessed with tracking his escaped partner down.
A year later, Isabel is attempting to put her life back together but memories of the invasion cast a long shadow. As Malcolm continues his hunt for the second assailant, Isabel becomes aware of the darkness that he carries inside and, while he claims to be protecting her, she worries that he may be the biggest threat of all.
The VHS release of The Horror ($20) will exclusively include an introduction by Jerry White III and a digital download of the film. VHX downloads of The Horror ($5) can be played on any home entertainment system, as well as Roku, AppleTV, Android, iOS, Chromecast, AirPlay and more.
Order The Horror on VHX Download
Order The Horror on VHS“
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Quakecon 2016: Press Release: “We’re pleased to announce that QuakeCon 2016 online pre-registration for the ‘BYOC Select-a-Seat with UAC Command Center Seating’ package is set to open for attendees today, March 14th at 7 pm CT/8 pm ET.
The ‘BYOC Select-a-Seat with UAC Command Center Seating’ package ($400 | limit of 32 packages available), which includes VIP seating in the Network Operations Center and fast passes for the entire event, also contains:
Select and reserve a VIP seat at the Network Operations Center (NOC) in the BYOC
Express lane fast-pass registration for the BYOC
Express lane fast-pass to every panel, presentation, and public event at QuakeCon
Limited reserved access seating for all panels, presentations, and events
Limited reserved access seating for all panels, presentations, and events
Limited reserved access seating for all panels, presentations, and events
Direct access to plug your PC into the NOC’s core
Official QuakeCon 2016 UAC Lanyard
Additional BYOC packages will become available over the coming weeks via the QuakeCon pre-registration site followed by pre-registration for general attendees. Full descriptions for each of the limited BYOC packages and the dates they will become available are below.
PREMIUM BYOC PACKAGES | DESCRIPTIONS & AVAILABILITY
Thursday, March 17th at 7 pm CT/8 pm ET
Round 2 | BYOC Select-a-Seat with QuakeCon done Quick
Includes Fast Passes for the Duration of the Event
$140 (Limit of 300 packages available)
Select and Reserve a guaranteed seat of your choice in the BYOC area
Express lane fast-pass registration for the BYOC
Express lane fast-pass to every panel, presentation, and public event at QuakeCon
Limited reserved access seating for all panels, presentations, and events
Official QuakeCon 2016 QdQ Lanyard
Wednesday, March 23rd at 7 pm CT/8 pm ET
Round 3 | BYOC Select-a-Seat
Includes Guaranteed Reserved Seating
$40 (Limit of 2,100 packages available)
Select and Reserve a guaranteed seat of your choice in the BYOC area
Official QuakeCon 2016 Lanyard
Thursday, March 24th at 7 pm CT/8 pm ET
Round 4 | General Attendee Pre-Registration
While general attendance remains free, attendees wishing to participate in the QuakeCon 2016 BYOC must pre-purchase one of the ‘BYOC Select-a-Seat’ packages through our online registration site to guarantee a spot in the BYOC. As ‘BYOC Select-a-Seat’ packages are limited and all seats will be accounted for prior to the show, we won’t have seats available on-site or on a first-come-first-serve basis. Once the packages sell out, we’ll be giving people the opportunity to win a limited number of BYOC seats via social media giveaways, contests, and via our event partners leading up to the show. Be sure to keep an eye on our QuakeCon Twitter account and QuakeCon Facebook page for all the details on how to win!
About QuakeCon
QuakeCon, the ultimate video game festival, will take place on-site at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, TX on Thursday, August 4th – Sunday, August 7th. Doors to QuakeCon will open on Thursday, August 4th at 10:00 am CT and will remain open through 12:00 pm CT August 7th.
For more information visit: www.registration.quakecon.org“
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