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Breaking Glass Pictures and Rough Diamond Productions announced today's DVD release of Bernard Rose's 2 Jacks, produced by Julia Verdin. Based on Tolstoy's short story 'The Two Hussars,' the modernized film is Rose's fourth Tolstoy adaptation. 2 Jacks had its world premiere at the Montreal World Film Festival.

Warner Bros. Records releases the original motion picture soundtrack to Universal Pictures' Endless Love today, February 11th, 2014. The romantic drama will hit theaters nationwide on Valentine's Day.

RLJ/Image Entertainment will be releasing THE ADVENTURER: THE CURSE OF THE MIDAS BOX in DVD and Blu-ray today, Feb. 11, 2014.

One Village Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, brings you And Then There Was You on DVD and digital download today, February 11, 2014.

Breaking Glass Pictures and the G.A. Hauser Collection are proud to announce today's DVD release of Ilo Orleans' Capital Games, based on the best-selling erotic novel by author and executive producer G.A. Hauser.

A tight-knit group of college friends reunites for The First Time in 14 years for an unforgettable celebration in The Best Man Holiday, coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack including Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet today, February 11, 2014, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Focusing on Alan Kahn, author of 'The Speed Bag Bible' and known as the 'Speed Bag King', you will hear his inspirational story and see some of the most talented speedbaggers and punchdrummers in the world explain why the speed bag is so addictive. Men and women alike, of all ages and abilities have found what is called 'Bible-Style' punching to settle the mind, build the body and be an all-around fun activity... an addiction that is good for you. Beginning with the invention of the rubber punching ball (or what is now known as the speed bag or speed ball) in the late 1800's in Troy, NY, the film documents the history of its development over the years. From the days of 'Fancy Punching' Vaudeville acts to today's bible-style punchers it is still one of the best methods for developing hand speed, timing and eye-hand coordination. Alan Kahn explains how he was first introduced to the speed bag and what led to his life's mission of creating a language or notation that anyone could read, understand and use to learn the various techniques and combinations that are known as 'Bible-Style' punching. Vintage footage along with in-depth interviews of the most advanced speedbaggers and punchdrummers of today, add insight into the Art of the Bag. www.artofthebag.com

According to The Hollywood Reporter, James Ponsoldt's THE END OF THE TOUR, starring Jason Segel as author David Foster Wallace, as well as Jesse Eisenberg, has been picked up by Sony Pictures Worldwide. The movie is set to begin filming this year.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained) will star in Justin Chadwick's upcoming film TULIP FEVER, based on the novel by Deborah Moggach.

Nominations for the 64th annual ACE Eddie Awards have been announced. The Eddie Awards divide films into drama and comedy categories. Among the nods for drama were Alfonso Cuaron's 'Gravity' and Ethan and Joel Coen's “Inside Llewyn Davis.”

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Anne Hathaway did a table read of Nancy Meyers' workplace comedy THE INTERN with Robert De Niro and Meyers last week and is in talks to replace Reese Witherspoon, who left the project last month. De Niro will star as the intern.

After Dylan Farrow, the adopted daughter of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow, wrote an open letter in The New York Times recalling her alleged account against the acclaimed director, saying that he sexually assaulted her at age 7, the filmmaker has responded in his own, extensive open letter to the Times.

Brain Damage Films will soon be listing Dead on Appraisal on the horror market starting with a major VOD release on March 1st, followed by an April 8th DVD release! The DVD will feature behind-the-scenes featurettes, unseen trailers, and more. Scroll down for artwork and stills from the movie!

The Wrap writes that Ian McShane will star alongside Patrick Wilson in Atlas Independent and Relativity International's THE MAN ON CARRION ROAD. Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego will direct from a script by Nils Lyew.

The Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport will present the Sundance Film Festival Short Films on February 8 at 7:00pm. A roller coaster mix of drama and comedy, the Sundance Film Festival Short Films program is a 93-minute collection of eight short films from the 2013 edition of the Festival. Vibrant storytelling highlights the group, including fiction, documentary and animation, with five award-winners. With no rules, the short film serves as a proving ground for young filmmakers to make their mark, and for established filmmakers to take risks in story and style

The Paley Center will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Beatles arriving in New York with screenings today, February 8th and Sunday, February 9th at 1 PM.

The TIFF Next Wave 24-Hour Film Challenge, presented by RBC Royal Bank, challenges teams of High School aged youth to make a short film in just 24 hours, from 10:00 am today, February 8 to 10:00 am Sunday, February 9, 2014. All films meeting the competition criteria screen Sunday, February 16, 2014 as part of the TIFF Next Wave Film Festival. Team members should be between 14-18 years old and registration opens January 15, 2014.

Tribeca Film announced that it will be releasing Bryan Poyser's Love & Air Sex (f/k/a The Bounceback) this February with a day-and-date VOD and Theatrical release that will begin on demand February 4th and in theaters beginning today, February 7th.

Breaking Glass Pictures and Shoreline Entertainment are pleased to announce today's February 7th North American theatrical release of 7 Boxes, the debut film from the directing team of Juan Carlos Maneglia and Tana Schembori. The film had its world premiere at the International Film Festival of San Sebastian to audience and critical acclaim and broke box office records in its native Paraguay. An official selection of the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, Indiewire hailed the Paraguayan action-thriller as 'The Fast and the Furious with wheelbarrows.'

Phase 4 Films has announced that AFTER THE DARK, formerly known as THE PHILOSOPHERS, will receive a national theatrical day-and-date release today, February 7, 2014. The film was penned and directed by John Huddles, and stars James D'Arcy, Bonnie Wright, Daryl Sabara, Sophie Lowe, Rhys Wakefield, Freddie Stroma, Maia Mitchell, Katie Findlay, Jacob Artist, and Erin Moriarty. George Zakk, Cybill Lui, and Huddles produced, with Eddy Sariaatmadja and Balaji Rao serving as executive producers.