in september the truth lies beneath the surface

SEPTEMBER 03 2014
IN SEPTEMBER
THE TRUTH LIES
BENEATH THE SURFACE
TIME
TO PLAY
TUMBLE TO
THE TOP
GET THE PARTY
STARTED
NEW FROM PINNACLE FILMS
AT A GLANCE
FORMAT
CATALOGUE
NUMBER
BARCODE
DEALER COST
(EX GST)
FATAL HONEYMOON
DVD
PF1116
0799471111116
$22.48
FATAL HONEYMOON
BD
PF1123
0799471111123
$25.88
COME OUT AND PLAY
DVD
PF1133
9338176011133
$22.48
A SECOND CHANCE
DVD
RIA159
9338176011409
$22.48
LAN KWAI FONG 3
DVD
CL1741
0799471111741
$22.48
BAD ASS SPECIAL OFFER
DVD
PF1645
9338176011645
$5.00
BAD ASS SPECIAL OFFER
BD
PF1652
9338176011652
$6.00
SNAKE & MONGOOSE
DVD
FF1621
9338176011621
$22.48
SNAKE & MONGOOSE
BD
FF1638
9338176011638
$25.88
BECOMING REDWOOD
DVD
PF0662
9338176010662
$22.48
THE SELFISH GIANT
DVD
RIA157
9338176011393
$22.48
ZOMBIE NIGHT
DVD
VF1423
9312590155840
$22.48
THAT DEMON WITHIN
DVD
CL1416
9338176011416
$22.48
REASONABLE DOUBT
DVD
PF1188
9338176011188
$25.88
REASONABLE DOUBT
BD
PF1195
9338176011195
$27.24
52 TUESDAYS
DVD
VF1450
9312590156632
$22.48
CALIFORNIA SCHEMING
DVD
RIA158
9338176011423
$22.48
THE RED HOUSE
DVD
VF1515
9312590155925
$22.48
TITLE
SEPTEMBER 3 2014
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Welcome to Pinnacle Films’ latest dealer guide with everything you need to
know about our September new release line-up. The September 3 release is
lead by FATAL HONEYMOON, the true story of The Great Barrier Reef murder
investigation that captivated the world, from director Nadia Tass and starring
Harvey Keitel.
Your customers will be talking about COME OUT AND PLAY, one of the most
controversial and shocking thrillers of recent times, while “the Karate Kid of
gymnastics movies” A SECOND CHANCE has already found a big audience
during its US release. Finally, we get the party started in LAN KWAI FONG 3.
On September 17, start your engines for drag-racing true story SNAKE &
MONGOOSE – massive for the Need for Speed/Rush crowd. BECOMING
REDWOOD is a terrific family film for the upcoming school holidays and THE
SELFISH GIANT has already been named by several critics as one the Top 10
best films of 2013 – this is an astonishing and unforgettable film. Rounding out
the week look for ZOMBIE NIGHT along with FanAsia’s hard-hitting crime thriller
THAT DEMON WITHIN starring Daniel Wu.
REASONABLE DOUBT hits on September 24; Samuel L. Jackson and Dominic
Cooper star in one the year’s smartest thrillers from the writer of Flightplan and
the director of Sliding Doors. 52 TUESDAYS has just completed a successful
theatrical release in May/June, and CALIFORNIA SCHEMING will definitely
keep audiences guessing to the end. And THE RED HOUSE is one of the most
acclaimed Kiwi movies of the year.
As always, just contact the Pinnacle Films team anytime if you need more
information. We’ll look forward to hearing from you!
SEPTEMBER 17 2014
SEPTEMBER 24 2014
T H E BIG PI CT U R E:
IN C I N E MA S A U G U S T 1 6
FATAL HONEYMOON
RELEASE DATES
BD/DVD/DIGITAL
03/09/2014 P T V
03/12/2014 F T V
03/05/2015
STORY
Alabama couple Gabe Watson and his new bride, 26 year-old Tina Watson go on their dream honeymoon to scuba dive
near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, where Tina drowns in what appears at first to be a freak accident. With authorities
puzzled over Gabe’s inconsistent actions and statements, her father Tommy Thomas begins to suspect Gabe may have
murdered his daughter.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
Harvey Keitel, Billy Miller, Amber Clayton,
Gary Sweet
D I R E C T O R Nadia Tass
G E N R E Mystery/Drama
YEAR 2012
L A N G U A G E English
R U N T I M E 94 Mins
STARS
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Based on the mystery that electrified the world
From Nadia Tass, the acclaimed director of MALCOLM
The entire true story told for the first time
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COME OUT AND PLAY
RELEASE DATES
DVD/DIGITAL
03/09/2014 P T V
03/12/2014 F T V
03/05/2015
STORY
Before the birth of their child, Beth and Francis venture to a serene island, but soon discover it’s mysteriously abandoned;
the only people on the on the island are children. Beth and Francis are left to uncover the mystery of the disappearance,
and a day in paradise quickly turns into a struggle for survival.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
Vanessa Shaw, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
D I R E C T O R Makinov
G E N R E Thriller
YEAR 2012
L A N G U A G E English and Spanish with English subtitles
R U N T I M E 83 Mins
STARS
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A stunning and horrific thriller. You won’t see the twist coming.
“Will have viewers on the edge of their seats. An absolute
shock” – Bloody Disgusting
Original. Terrifying. Your customers will be talking about
this film.
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A SECOND CHANCE
RELEASE DATES
STORY
Maddy Cornell wants to be a top gymnast but lacks the self-confidence she needs to reach her goal. Rival gymnast
Chelsea Smith is “Miss Perfect,” and always seems to win the competitions. But with the help of new coach Kate, Maddy
and her teammates try to overcome adversity for a chance to win a place on the National Gymnastics Team. As the
competition heats up, the jealousy between Maddy and Chelsea becomes intense. Who will tumble their way to the top?
COMPARABLE TO
Nina Pearce, Adam Tuominen, Emily Morris,
Alanah Gilbert
D I R E C T O R Clay Glen
G E N R E Family/Drama
YEAR 2011
L A N G U A G E English
R U N T I M E 90 Mins
STARS
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Top 10 Family and Children’s titles,
higher than Finding Nemo and Monsters Inc
Rated on iTunes Store US in the
Here are just some of the great consumer reviews on iTunes US!
★★★★★
This movie is such a inspiration for gymnasts and any other child in a sport for
that matter. The message is simple enough for a little one to understand “you
never give up”! My daughter loved it so much that she watched it 3x in a row
and requested it for Christmas – Jean Duvall
★★★★★
Great movie…I love it…I rented it on iTunes and I instantly wanted to buy it after
seeing it – Siggy101
★★★★★
The best movie I have watched – cool girl
★★★★★
Was awesome – Reastar101
★★★★★
I thought the movie was awesome! I love gymnastics! It was just so inspiring.
– K13 9
★★★★★
I totally say this is the best Gymnast movie I have ever seen!!
– Awesome
★★★★★
I loved it. It was a very nice movie. – Rags1970
★★★★★
Amazing – Janae arie
ABC 7.30 coverage of the theatrical premiere of A SECOND CHANCE
LAN KWAI FONG 3
RELEASE DATES
CINEMAS
09/01/2014 D V D / D I G I T A L
03/09/2014 P T V
03/12/2014 F T V
03/05/2015
STORY
Set in Hong Kong’s nightclub and bar district, Lan Kwai Fong, this sexy and fun comedy follows three couples as they
act out their desires. As the weekend approaches, Lan Kwai Fong is bustling as usual, and the boys and girls prepare
to rock the clubs.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
The newest chapter in the highly successful
LAN KWAI FONG franchise
Released in Australian cinemas in April 2014
Chinese Spring breakers = big audience
Whitney Hui, Ava Yu, Jeana Ho, Christine Ng
D I R E C T O R Wilson Chin
G E N R E Drama
YEAR 2014
L A N G U A G E Cantonese with English subtitles
R U N T I M E 94 Mins
STARS
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COMING SOON
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COMING SOON
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SPECIAL OFFER
Catalogue Number: PF1645
Catalogue Number: PF1652
SEPTEMBER 17 2014
THIS SEPTEMBER
FAST FRIENDS
ARCH RIVALS
HOLE IN
ONE
ASTONISHING AND
HEART-WRENCHING
FACE YOUR
DEMONS
SNAKE & MONGOOSE
RELEASE DATES
BD/DVD/DIGITAL
17/09/2014 P T V
17/12/2014 F T V
17/05/2015
STORY
Start your engines for the incredible true story of the greatest rivalry in drag racing history: Don “The Snake” Prudhomme
versus his longtime friend and nemesis Tom The Mongoose McEwen from the fiery days of early speedways through the
explosive peak of their popularity, these are the personal triumphs and tragedies behind the legendary races and Hot
Wheels partnership that created a global phenomenon.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
Jesse Williams, Tim Blake Nelson, Noah Wyle,
Ian Ziering
D I R E C T O R Wayne Holloway
G E N R E Drama
YEAR 2013
L A N G U A G E English
R U N T I M E 97 Mins
STARS
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True story of the champions who transformed drag racing
Targeted towards the huge Fast & Furious/Rush/Need for
Speed audience
Great key art + perfect genre = strong customer demand
ADVERTISING
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• The true story of the Hot Wheels
• National drive-in cinema release:
April 2014
franchise stars
• Extensive coverage in
FUEL MAGAZINE
• Huge audience for
car racing movies
• Ranked No 7 on Amazon.com’s
Action/Adventure chart following
US DVD release
• Ranked No 6 on amazon.com’s
Drama chart following
US DVD release
BECOMING REDWOOD
RELEASE DATES
DVD/DIGITAL
17/09/2014 P T V
17/12/2014 F T V
17/05/2015
STORY
11 year old Redwood Hanson’s earliest memory is of his mother leaving his hippie father. His second earliest memory is
his belief that he would one day beat Jack Nicklaus at the Masters, and as a result his parents would reunite! School is a
constant battle and even with the help of his trusty sidekick, an ancient wooden golf club – nothing seems to help bring
his parents back together.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
Ryan Grantham, Jennifer Copping,
Chad Willet, Scott Hylands
D I R E C T O R Jesse James Miller
G E N R E Family/Drama
YEAR 2012
L A N G U A G E English
R U N T I M E 98 Mins
STARS
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Family comedy perfect for school holidays
Wide appeal sports comedy genre = high interest
CADDYSHACK for kids! Soundtrack features Phil Collins
and Cat Stevens
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THE SELFISH GIANT
RELEASE DATES
DVD/DIGITAL
17/09/2014 P T V
17/12/2014 F T V
17/09/2015
STORY
Excluded from school and outsiders in their own neighborhood, Arbor and Swifty meet Kitten, a local scrapdealer – the
Selfish Giant. They begin collecting scrap metal for him using a horse and cart. Swifty has a natural gift with horses
while Arbor emulates Kitten – keen to impress him and make some money. Tensions build, leading to a tragic event,
which transforms them all.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
Conner Chapman, Shaun Thomas,
Sean Gilder, Siobhan Finneran
D I R E C T O R Clio Barnard
G E N R E Drama
YEAR 2013
L A N G U A G E English
R U N T I M E 91 Mins
STARS
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One of the best reviewed films of the year
“Top 10 best films of 2013” – Sight & Sound
Astonishing, heart-wrenching and unforgettable
ADVERTISING
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★★★★★
- Total Film
★★★★★
- The Times
★★★★★
- The New Zealand Herald
★★★★
- The Guardian
★★★★
- The Telegraph
★★★★
- Cinevue
ZOMBIE NIGHT
RELEASE DATES
DVD/DIGITAL
17/09/2014 P T V
17/12/2014 F T V
17/09/2015
STORY
As night falls in a small California town, the dead rise from its graves, mausoleums, and morgues. The townspeople must
fight to survive until sunrise. Starring Anthony Michel Hall, Daryl Hannah and Alan Ruck.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
Zombie horror genre has never been more popular
Anthony Michael Hall and Daryl Hannah star
Great special effects ensure horror fan demand
Anthony Michael Hall, Daryl Hannah
D I R E C T O R John Gulager
G E N R E Horror/Thriller
YEAR 2013
L A N G U A G E English
R U N T I M E 90 Mins
STARS
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THAT DEMON WITHIN
RELEASE DATES
DVD/DIGITAL
17/09/2014 P T V
17/12/2014 F T V
17/05/2015
STORY
Police constable Dave Wong thinks he may have committed a grave error – the dying man he just saved is none other
than Hon Kong, a notorious armed robber and cop killer. One month later, the nightmare continues for Wong when Hon,
having escaped from custody, leads a group of masked gunmen – his “Gang From Hell” – in a daring downtown heist.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
Daniel Wu, Nick Cheung
D I R E C T O R Dante Lam
G E N R E Action
YEAR 2014
L A N G U A G E Cantonese with English subtitles
R U N T I M E 112 Mins
STARS
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Earned over $125k at the Australian box office
Headlined by The Man With The Iron Fists’ Daniel Wu
Hong Kong crime/action thriller = strong fan appeal
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COMING SOON
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COMING SOON
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SEPTEMBER 24 2014
PROOF IS THE
BURDEN
THIS SEPTEMBER
ONE DAY AT
A TIME
HOW FAR WILL
SHE GO?
KIWI
ACCLAIM
REASONABLE DOUBT
RELEASE DATES
BD/DVD/DIGITAL
24/09/2014 P T V
24/12/2014 F T V
24/05/2015
STORY
Hot-shot district attorney Mitch Brockden commits a fatal hit-and-run and becomes compelled to throw the case against
the accused criminal Clinton Davis who was found with the body and blamed for the crime. Following the trial, Mitch’s
worst fears come true when he realizes he might have acquitted a guilty man, and he soon finds himself on the hunt for
the killer before more victims pile up.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
Samuel L. Jackson, Dominic Cooper,
Gloria Reuben
D I R E C T O R Peter Howitt
G E N R E Thriller/Crime
YEAR 2014
L A N G U A G E English
R U N T I M E 87 Mins
STARS
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Strong cast lead by Samuel L. Jackson and Dominic Cooper
An electrifying thriller from the writer of Flightplan
Already a US Top 20 chart success = massive Oz success
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Samuel L. Jackson
Dominic Cooper
STAR OF:
STAR OF:
Peter Howitt
Director of SLIDING DOORS
Peter A. Dowling
Writer of FLIGHTPLAN
52 TUESDAYS
RELEASE DATES
DVD/DIGITAL
24/09/2014 P T V
24/12/2014 F T V
24/09/2015
STORY
16 year old Billie’s reluctant path to independence is accelerated when her mother reveals plans to gender transition and
their time together becomes limited to Tuesday afternoons.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Del Herbert-Jane,
Mario Späte
D I R E C T O R Sophie Hyde
G E N R E Drama
YEAR 2013
L A N G U A G E English
R U N T I M E 111 Mins
STARS
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Australian cinema release: May 2014
“Poignant and authentic” – Sydney Morning Herald
Fascinating, profound and unforgettable
ADVERTISING
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CALIFORNIA SCHEMING
RELEASE DATES
DVD/DIGITAL
24/09/2014 P T V
24/12/2014 F T V
24/09/2015
STORY
Nick and Jason, two Malibu natives, have been best friends and surf buddies for as long as they can remember and
are both drawn to Chloe’s good looks and mystique. Meanwhile, Hillary, is looking for friends and a place to fit in. Chloe
introduces the three teens to the world of drugs and misdemeanor, but she may have more in store than she leads them
to believe.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
Gia Mantegna, Devon Werkheiser,
Spencer Daniels, Chad Lowe
D I R E C T O R Marco Weber
G E N R E Drama
YEAR 2014
L A N G U A G E English
R U N T I M E 99 Mins
STARS
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Seductive crime thriller with a great cast
Eye-catching key art guarantees consumer attention
Surprising storyline with terrific plot twists
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THE RED HOUSE
RELEASE DATES
DVD/DIGITAL
24/09/2014 P T V
24/12/2014 F T V
24/09/2015
STORY
When Lee met Jia 20 years ago they barely understood a word of each other’s languages. Now duty calls Jia back to her
distant homeland and her aged parents’ tiny apartment. We travel with the couple between the world of his island, this
city of hers, and the world they have made together – their red house in the bush, crammed full of books and mementoes.
COMPARABLE TO
WHY BUY?
One of the most acclaimed Kiwi films of 2014
“★★★★” - Flicks.co.nz. “Visually captivating” - Screenhub
Lyrical, mysterious and inspiring
Lee Stuart, Jia Meng Stuart
D I R E C T O R Alyx Duncan
G E N R E Drama
YEAR 2012
L A N G U A G E English
R U N T I M E 75 Mins
STARS
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COMING SOON
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IN CINEMAS
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