Villain acquired by Vertigo Releasing

Vertigo Releasing has announced the acquisition of crime thriller Villain for the UK and Ireland. The Warrior Agency completed Unit PR on the film, which stars Craig Fairbrass (Muscle, Rise of the Footsoldier), Robert Glenister (Live by Night, Journey’s End), George Russo (I Am Soldier) and Izuka Hoyle (Mary Queen of Scots). It's the feature directorial debut of Philip Barantini whose short film, Boiling Point, starring Stephen Graham (The Irishman, This is England) was nominated for a British Independent Film Award. Look out for the film in cinemas and on digital from 28th February 2020.

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The Whistleblower infiltrating UK and ROI cinemas

Cine Asia is proud to bring action-thriller The Whistleblower to UK and ROI cinemas from 6th December, on the same date as its Chinese release. From the acclaimed producer of smash hits Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Lust, Caution, this is the must-see action film of the year and will be a must-see on the big screen. The film stars Tang Wei (Dragon, Lust, Caution) and Lei Jiayin (The Wandering Earth, Brotherhood of Blades II).

Catherine the Great arrives on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital

Catherine the Great - the epic, romantic and stunning masterpiece series first broadcast on Sky Atlantic - is coming to Blu-ray, DVD and digital platforms from Dazzler Media. Oscar winner Dame Helen Mirren (The Queen) stars as one of the greatest rulers in history, the legendary mother of the Russian Empire. Helmed by Emmy® award-winning writer Nigel Williams (Elizabeth I) and director Philip Martin (TV’s The Crown), this sweeping series is one of the must-see shows of the year.

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Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland comes to Blu-ray, DVD & Digital

Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland is an intimate, deeply personal and funny portrait of the legendary comedian. Weaved around private interviews and star-studded chats with his comedy peers (including Eddie Izzard, Micky Flanagan, Tracey Ullman and more) this mini-series finds Billy returning to Scotland to reveal the influences and motivations that turned him from being Billy Connolly, the welder, to Billy Connolly, the Big Yin!

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Mortimer & Whitehouse Gone Fishing, the complete collection

Both series of the much-loved, hilarious and heart-warming Mortimer & Whitehouse Gone Fishing is coming to DVD. Following their life-changing heart surgeries, comedy legends and lifelong friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse embark on a relaxing yet epic journey around Britain, eating great food, discussing life and death, and attempting to catch some of the nation's iconic fish. This is two comedy giants in their element, as you’ve never seen them before.

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Moominvalley comes to Blu-ray & DVD

Moominvalley is the star-studded new adaptation of the classic Moomin books and comics, and the complete first series is making its way to Blu-ray & DVD. A must-see for lifelong Moomin fans and complete newcomers alike, this series features the all-star voice talents of Taron Egerton, Matt Berry, Rosamund Pike, Kate Winslet, Will Self, Warwick Davis, Richard Ayoade, Akiya Henry, Jennifer Saunders and many more.

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I Am Duran smashes on to Blu-ray, DVD & Digital

I Am Duran, the acclaimed documentary and true story of one of the finest boxers of all time, Roberto Durán, is coming to Blu-ray, DVD and digital on 28th October from Dazzler Media. It's the story of four-time World Champion Panamanian boxer, Roberto Durán, a titanic figure straddling five epic decades as a fighter. The film features compelling interviews with Roberto Durán himself plus Hollywood icons Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, boxing legends Mike Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya, Lennox Lewis, Marvin Hagler, Ricky Hatton and more.

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Dauntless: The Battle of Midway lands on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital

Based on a true story from June 1942 during World War II, Dauntless: The Battle of Midway stars Judd Nelson (TV’s Empire, New Jack City) and C. Thomas Howell (TV’s SEAL Team, The Punisher) and is a tense, exhilarating story with stunning action sequences. During a pivotal battle, the two-man crew of a US Navy dive bomber is forced to ditch in the sea, and face an uncertain fate.

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Nikola Tesla and the End of the World returns to Amazon Prime Video

The award-winning, charming and quirky sci-fi series Nikola Tesla and the End of the World is returning for season two. The original series won a number of accolades worldwide and was nominated for “Best British Series” at Raindance. A CBC Gem Original in Canada, the full series will also be available on Amazon Prime Video in both the UK and USA from 4th October.

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