Umbrella Entertainment Announces April Releases
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Posted December 13, 2024 09:32 PM by Webmaster
Umbrella Entertainment has announced its April batch of releases. They are: You Should Have Been Here Yesterday (2023), Control (2007), Daybreakers (2009), Black Death (2010), The Thicket (2024), and Grafted (2024).
You Should Have Been Here Yesterday
A poetic homage to Australia's early surf-culture 65 years in the making with unearthed footage set to an original soundtrack by Headland. Featuring interviews with surf icons Albe Falzon, Paul Witzig, Dick Hoole, Tim Winton, Wayne Lynch, Bob McTavish, Albe Falzon, Evelyn Rich, Maurice Cole and many more. Inspired by Moonage Daydream and Jen Peedom's Mountain.
YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN HERE YESTERDAY combines hundreds of hours of lovingly restored 16mm footage with a salt-infused soundscape by Headland. This cinematic poem tells the story of a wild community who took off up the coast and discovered a whole new way to live. Going back to the never-before-seen camera reels to ask the question – what do we keep and what do we leave behind?
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You Should Have Been Here Yesterday Collector's Edition
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Control
Get closer to the truth behind the music in the heartbreaking CONTROL about the short life of Ian Curtis, the devastatingly iconic frontman for Joy Division who died at 23 years old, also featuring the FULL feature-length documentary by Grant Gee from 2007 titled Joy Division.
Directed by close friend and collaborator of the band Anton Corbijn, Control is a BAFTA and MIFF-winning melancholic modern masterpiece.
Existence. Well, what does it matter? I exist on the best terms I can. The past is now part of my future. The present is well out of hand. CONTROL is a haunting and visually captivating biographical drama that delves into the turbulent life of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic frontman of the iconic post-punk band Joy Division. With Sam Riley delivering a mesmerizing performance as Curtis, the film takes viewers on a gripping journey through his rise to fame, troubled relationships, and tragic descent into despair. Renowned for his work as a photographer and music video director, Director Anton Corbijn portrays the raw intensity of Ian Curtis's life in the 1970's.
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Control Collector's Edition
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Daybreakers 4K Blu-ray
Out of the dark shadows comes an Australian horror like none other. Sink your teeth into this thrilling, action-packed vampire sci-fi from Writer/Directors Michael and Peter Spierig (Undead, Predestination, Jigsaw). The battle for blood begins in DAYBREAKERS.
Packed with stylish visuals, intense action, and with a unique twist on vampire mythology and plenty of gore, DAYBREAKERS stars two-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Isabel Lucas, Sam Neill and Claudia Karvan. Prepare for a bloody, edge-of-your-seat ride!
In DAYBREAKERS, society is on the brink of collapse in a dystopian future where nearly the entire human population has been turned into vampires. The remaining humans are hunted for their blood, and the world is running out of resources to feed the growing vampire population. Enter Edward Dalton (Ethan Hawke), a vampire hematologist who secretly sympathizes with humanity and is desperate to find a cure for vampirism. Teaming up with a resistance group, and armed with knowledge that both humans and vampires will kill for, Ed must battle his own kind in a deadly struggle that will decide the fate of the human race.
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Daybreakers Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray
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Black Death
Director Christopher Smith (Creep, Triangle, Severance) returns with BLACK DEATH: a chilling, action-packed tale of survival, betrayal, and the darkness lurking in the human soul. March beyond the marsh to find Hell in the nihilistic pagan horror where torture, necromancers and witches cloud the waters in this unholy crusade into the heart of 'paradise'.
The year is 1348. Europe has fallen under the shadow of the "Black Death". As the plague decimates all in its path, fear and superstition are rife. There are rumors of a village, hidden in marshland that the plague cannot reach. There is even talk of a necromancer who leads the village and is able to bring the dead back to life. Ulric (Sean Bean), a fearsome knight, is charged by the church to investigate these rumors with the help of Osmund (Eddie Redmayne), a young novice monk. Their journey to the village and the events that unfold take them into the heart of darkness and to horrors that will put their faith to the ultimate test.
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Black Death Collector's Edition
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The Thicket
Starring Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis, THE THICKET is a gritty western thriller about a young man's quest to rescue his kidnapped sister, navigating a dangerous wilderness with a group of outcasts in lawless early 20th-century Texas. After his sister is kidnapped by a violent killer known only as Cut Throat Bill, a boy enlists a fierce bounty hunter named Reginald Jones who becomes the leader of the group of outcasts searching for the stolen girl. As they venture deeper into the unforgiving wilderness, they confront ruthless criminals, wild terrain, and a series of deadly challenges that test their resolve. The film explores themes of vengeance, survival, and the blurred lines between good and evil. With high-stakes action, compelling characters, and a dark, atmospheric setting, THE THICKET is a tale of courage, loyalty, and the moral complexities of the American West.
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Grafted
Chinese scholarship student Wei travels to New Zealand to study medical research at a prestigious university. Shy, introverted, and hiding a genetic facial birthmark, Wei is shunned by her social butterfly cousin Angela and her glamorous friends. Determined to change her fate, Wei immerses herself in her deceased scientist father's research, working on a revolutionary skin grafting procedure that could cure her deformity. After a violent clash ends in Angela's death, Wei's experiments take a dark turn. Desperate, she discovers she can 'become' Angela by grafting her face onto her own. As Angela, Wei transforms into a stunning beauty, gaining instant popularity and desire. Intoxicated by her new status, Wei's attempts to maintain the façade grow increasingly deadly. Her newfound beauty and acceptance come at a high cost, as she becomes more dangerous and unhinged, willing to eliminate anyone who threatens her secret.
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You Should Have Been Here Yesterday
A poetic homage to Australia's early surf-culture 65 years in the making with unearthed footage set to an original soundtrack by Headland. Featuring interviews with surf icons Albe Falzon, Paul Witzig, Dick Hoole, Tim Winton, Wayne Lynch, Bob McTavish, Albe Falzon, Evelyn Rich, Maurice Cole and many more. Inspired by Moonage Daydream and Jen Peedom's Mountain.
YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN HERE YESTERDAY combines hundreds of hours of lovingly restored 16mm footage with a salt-infused soundscape by Headland. This cinematic poem tells the story of a wild community who took off up the coast and discovered a whole new way to live. Going back to the never-before-seen camera reels to ask the question – what do we keep and what do we leave behind?
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Audio Commentary with Director Jolyon Hoff and Producer Hamish Ludbrook
- Behind the Scenes Featurette
- Deleted Scenes
- Q&A at Melbourne Screening with Director Jolyon Hoff
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
You Should Have Been Here Yesterday Collector's Edition
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Audio Commentary with Director Jolyon Hoff and Producer Hamish Ludbrook
- Behind the Scenes Featurette
- Deleted Scenes
- Q&A at Melbourne Screening with Director Jolyon Hoff
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
- A 48-page book with behind-the-scenes materials from The Surf Film Archive and filmmakers
- Custom artwork rigid case
- 8 artcards
- A3 reversible poster
- Limited Edition Numbered release
Control
Get closer to the truth behind the music in the heartbreaking CONTROL about the short life of Ian Curtis, the devastatingly iconic frontman for Joy Division who died at 23 years old, also featuring the FULL feature-length documentary by Grant Gee from 2007 titled Joy Division.
Directed by close friend and collaborator of the band Anton Corbijn, Control is a BAFTA and MIFF-winning melancholic modern masterpiece.
Existence. Well, what does it matter? I exist on the best terms I can. The past is now part of my future. The present is well out of hand. CONTROL is a haunting and visually captivating biographical drama that delves into the turbulent life of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic frontman of the iconic post-punk band Joy Division. With Sam Riley delivering a mesmerizing performance as Curtis, the film takes viewers on a gripping journey through his rise to fame, troubled relationships, and tragic descent into despair. Renowned for his work as a photographer and music video director, Director Anton Corbijn portrays the raw intensity of Ian Curtis's life in the 1970's.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Critical Audio Commentary with actor, writer, producer Graham Duff
- NEW I Witness Report: Memories of Joy Division Concerts
- NEW Joy Division (dir: Grant Gee, 2007) - feature length documentary
- The Making of Control featurette
- Audio Commentary with director/co-producer Anton Corbijn
- Extended live performances: Transmission, Leaders of Men, Candidate
- Interview with actor Sam Riley
- Interview with actors Joe Anderson, James Anthony Pearson and Harry Treadaway (The Band)
- Interview with director/co-producer Anton Corbijn
- B-Roll Footage Featurette
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
Control Collector's Edition
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Critical Audio Commentary with actor, writer, producer Graham Duff
- NEW I Witness Report: Memories of Joy Division Concerts
- NEW Joy Division (dir: Grant Gee, 2007) - feature length documentary
- The Making of Control featurette
- Audio Commentary with director/co-producer Anton Corbijn
- Extended live performances: Transmission, Leaders of Men, Candidate
- Interview with actor Sam Riley
- Interview with actors Joe Anderson, James Anthony Pearson and Harry Treadaway (The Band)
- Interview with director/co-producer Anton Corbijn
- B-Roll Footage Featurette
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
- A 48-page book with behind-the-scenes, experiences and art with essays by John Robb, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Everett True
- Custom designed rigid case and slipcase
- 8 artcards
- A3 reversible poster
- Limited Edition Numbered release
Daybreakers 4K Blu-ray
Out of the dark shadows comes an Australian horror like none other. Sink your teeth into this thrilling, action-packed vampire sci-fi from Writer/Directors Michael and Peter Spierig (Undead, Predestination, Jigsaw). The battle for blood begins in DAYBREAKERS.
Packed with stylish visuals, intense action, and with a unique twist on vampire mythology and plenty of gore, DAYBREAKERS stars two-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Isabel Lucas, Sam Neill and Claudia Karvan. Prepare for a bloody, edge-of-your-seat ride!
In DAYBREAKERS, society is on the brink of collapse in a dystopian future where nearly the entire human population has been turned into vampires. The remaining humans are hunted for their blood, and the world is running out of resources to feed the growing vampire population. Enter Edward Dalton (Ethan Hawke), a vampire hematologist who secretly sympathizes with humanity and is desperate to find a cure for vampirism. Teaming up with a resistance group, and armed with knowledge that both humans and vampires will kill for, Ed must battle his own kind in a deadly struggle that will decide the fate of the human race.
Special Features and Techncial Specs:
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
- NEW Daybreakers Gag Reel
- NEW Animatics
- NEW On The Set of Daybreakers Featurette
- NEW Art Department and Lighting Tests
- NEW Makeup, Costume and Hair Tests
- NEW Makeup and Effects Tests
- NEW Daybreakers Stunt Department Featurette
- Audio Commentary with Co-Directors Peter and Michael Spierig and Creature Designer Steve Boyle
- "Making of Daybreakers" Feature-Length Documentary
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
Daybreakers Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
- NEW Daybreakers Gag Reel
- NEW Animatics
- NEW On The Set of Daybreakers Featurette
- NEW Art Department and Lighting Tests
- NEW Makeup, Costume and Hair Tests
- NEW Makeup and Effects Tests
- NEW Daybreakers Stunt Department Featurette
- Audio Commentary with Co-Directors Peter and Michael Spierig and Creature Designer Steve Boyle
- "Making of Daybreakers" Feature-Length Documentary
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
- A 100+ page hardback book with never before seen behind-the-scenes, experiences and art provided by director's Michael and Peter Speirig
- Original poster artwork rigid case and slipcase
- 8 artcards
- A3 reversible poster
- Limited Edition Numbered release
Black Death
Director Christopher Smith (Creep, Triangle, Severance) returns with BLACK DEATH: a chilling, action-packed tale of survival, betrayal, and the darkness lurking in the human soul. March beyond the marsh to find Hell in the nihilistic pagan horror where torture, necromancers and witches cloud the waters in this unholy crusade into the heart of 'paradise'.
The year is 1348. Europe has fallen under the shadow of the "Black Death". As the plague decimates all in its path, fear and superstition are rife. There are rumors of a village, hidden in marshland that the plague cannot reach. There is even talk of a necromancer who leads the village and is able to bring the dead back to life. Ulric (Sean Bean), a fearsome knight, is charged by the church to investigate these rumors with the help of Osmund (Eddie Redmayne), a young novice monk. Their journey to the village and the events that unfold take them into the heart of darkness and to horrors that will put their faith to the ultimate test.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Ring A Ring o' Rosie: 2024 Interview with Director Christopher Smith
- NEW A Plague Is Coming: 2024 Interview with Actor Andy Nyman
- NEW BTS Image Gallery
- NEW Christopher Smith Trailer Reel
- Bringing Black Death to Life – The Making of Black Death
- Audio commentary with Director Christopher Smith
- Behind The Scenes Footage
- Deleted/Extended Scenes
- Archival EPK Interviews with Cast and Crew
- Image Gallery
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
Black Death Collector's Edition
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Ring A Ring o' Rosie: 2024 Interview with Director Christopher Smith
- NEW A Plague Is Coming: 2024 Interview with Actor Andy Nyman
- NEW BTS Image Gallery
- NEW Christopher Smith Trailer Reel
- Bringing Black Death to Life – The Making of Black Death
- Audio commentary with Director Christopher Smith
- Behind The Scenes Footage
- Deleted/Extended Scenes
- Archival EPK Interviews with Cast and Crew
- Image Gallery
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
- A 48-page book with behind-the-scenes, experiences and art with essays by Anton Bitel, L. Scott Jose and David Michael Brown, plus an all new interview with screenwriter Dario Poloni
- Custom artwork by Gibson Graphix
- 8 artcards
- A3 reversible poster using original promotional posters by comic artist Simon Bisley
- Limited Edition Numbered release
The Thicket
Starring Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis, THE THICKET is a gritty western thriller about a young man's quest to rescue his kidnapped sister, navigating a dangerous wilderness with a group of outcasts in lawless early 20th-century Texas. After his sister is kidnapped by a violent killer known only as Cut Throat Bill, a boy enlists a fierce bounty hunter named Reginald Jones who becomes the leader of the group of outcasts searching for the stolen girl. As they venture deeper into the unforgiving wilderness, they confront ruthless criminals, wild terrain, and a series of deadly challenges that test their resolve. The film explores themes of vengeance, survival, and the blurred lines between good and evil. With high-stakes action, compelling characters, and a dark, atmospheric setting, THE THICKET is a tale of courage, loyalty, and the moral complexities of the American West.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Original Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
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FROM PARTNER LABEL MONSTER PICTURES:
Grafted
Chinese scholarship student Wei travels to New Zealand to study medical research at a prestigious university. Shy, introverted, and hiding a genetic facial birthmark, Wei is shunned by her social butterfly cousin Angela and her glamorous friends. Determined to change her fate, Wei immerses herself in her deceased scientist father's research, working on a revolutionary skin grafting procedure that could cure her deformity. After a violent clash ends in Angela's death, Wei's experiments take a dark turn. Desperate, she discovers she can 'become' Angela by grafting her face onto her own. As Angela, Wei transforms into a stunning beauty, gaining instant popularity and desire. Intoxicated by her new status, Wei's attempts to maintain the façade grow increasingly deadly. Her newfound beauty and acceptance come at a high cost, as she becomes more dangerous and unhinged, willing to eliminate anyone who threatens her secret.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Making of Grafted Featurette
- Behind The Scenes Footage
- Trailers
- TV Spots
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
