DALLAS, June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Horror film
fan magazine FANGORIA® today announced its partnership with leading
global media entertainment provider Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI,
BBI.B) and feature film, television and DVD distributor Lightning
Entertainment Group, Inc., to begin a unique, multi-tiered summer
film distribution program called the FANGORIA® FrightFest™.
This exclusive series will consist of eight new feature films,
including PIG HUNT, FRAGILE, GRIMM LOVE, DARK HOUSE, HUNGER, ROAD
KILL, THE HAUNTING and THE TOMB.
Fans can visit www.FangoriaFrightFest.com and
www.blockbuster.com/fangoria beginning June
21 to see film trailers and other special features.
Participants will also be able to rate films from June 21 through July 19 online at
www.FangoriaFrightFest.com to determine which one of the FANGORIA®
FrightFest™ movies will win a big screen theatrical release in late
July.
Those who rate the films are automatically entered in a contest
sponsored by Lightning Entertainment Group, Inc. to win a free trip
to Las Vegas and other special
prizes. In addition, fans who rated a trailer will receive an email
on July 20, directing them to
Blockbuster.com/fangoria for a free download of the classic
biographies of Guillermo del Toro
and John Landis. Watch these master
directors discuss how they started in the movie business and get a
fascinating glimpse into the world of horror filmmaking.
Beginning August 6, 2010, all
films will be available to horror fans through participating
BLOCKBUSTER® Stores, BLOCKBUSTER® By Mail, as well as digitally
through BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® for a full 45 days before they are
available for purchase or rental through other national home
entertainment providers. In addition, stores will have a dedicated
space for the FANGORIA® FrightFest™ promotion.
"This exciting and unique partnership with FANGORIA® gives
horror fans across the country a convenient way to see all these
frightening flicks," said Keith
Leopard, Director of Content Acquisitions. "We are
pleased to offer this exclusive opportunity to FANGORIA's® loyal
fans everywhere. Blockbuster's multi-channel offerings
provide fans immediate access to all eight FANGORIA® FrightFest™
films – whether in stores, by mail, or digitally," said
Leopard.
Fans will also have access to over an hour of bonus material and
content from the eight FrightFest™ films, including exclusive
content. Trailers for the FrightFest™ films and information
about the contest are available at www. FangoriaFrightFest.com and
www.blockbuster.com/fangoria.
Fans can learn more by visiting the FANGORIA® FrightFest™ social
media sites including www.twitter.com/FangFrightFest,
www.myspace.com/537687810 and
http://www.facebook.com/pages/FANGORIAR-FRIGHTFEST/127592043932305?ref=ts.
About FANGORIA®
FANGORIA® sliced its way onto the scene in 1979, becoming the
only national publication devoted to the modern horror genre. Three
decades later, FANGORIA® is still the number one authority on all
things scary! FANGORIA® provides the best in horror entertainment
and news coverage including the website, magazine, radio show on
Sirius XM, film production division, comic book division,
convention circuit, and TV On-Demand. We know what scares you.
www.fangoria.com
About Blockbuster Inc.
Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of rental and
retail movie and game entertainment. The company provides customers
with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere, any way
they want it - whether in-store, by mail, through vending kiosks or
digitally to their homes and mobile devices. With a highly
recognized brand and a library of more than 125,000 movie and game
titles, Blockbuster leverages its multichannel presence to serve
nearly 47 million global customers annually. The company may be
accessed worldwide at www.blockbuster.com.
SOURCE Blockbuster Inc.