“A terrific 3D family adventure – absolutely superb animation.” Bill Zwecker/Fox-TV

3D COMBO PACK for $49.95RRP

COMBO PACK for $44.95RRP

SINGLE DISC DVD for $39.95RRP

ON DEMAND and TO DOWNLOAD.

Get ready for action when the stunning fantasy family adventure “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” flies onto 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on 2nd February 2011 from Warner Bros. Entertainment Australia.

“Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” follows two owls, Soren and Kludd, both who have radically different dreams in life, as they navigate the perilous world they find themselves in after falling from their treetop home. When they get snatched up by the Pure Ones, Soren makes a daring escape and, with other young owls, soars across the sea to find the home of the legendary Guardians – Soren’s only hope of defeating the Pure Ones and rescuing his older brother.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder and based on the beloved “Guardians of Ga’Hoole” books by Kathryn Lasky, “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” features the voices of Abbie Cornish, Emilie de Ravin, Ryan Kwanten, Helen Mirren, Sam Neill, Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, Hugo Weaving and David Wenham.

“Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” will be available on:

· 3D Combo Pack featuring a 3D Blu-ray disc and a 2D Blu-ray disc for $49.95RRP

· Combo Pack featuring a Blu-ray version, a DVD version and a digital copy of the film, for $44.95RRP

· Single disc DVD for $39.95RRP

On 2nd February 2011, “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” will also be available for rent ON DEMAND through Digital Cable, Satellite TV, and select game consoles. It is also available to buy through DIGITAL DOWNLOAD from digital movie retailers and select game consoles.

SYNOPSIS

While Soren dreams of someday joining his heroes, his older brother, Kludd, scoffs at the notion, and yearns to hunt, fly and steal his father’s favour from his younger sibling. But Kludd’s jealousy has terrible consequences, causing both owlets to fall from their treetop home and right into the talons of the Pure Ones. Now it is up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave young owls. Together they soar across the sea and through the mist to find the Great Tree, home of the legendary Guardians, Soren’s only hope of defeating the Pure Ones and saving the owl kingdoms.

3D COMBO PACK:

Special Features:

3D – Looney Tunes short – “Fur of Flying” (trt 3:02)
True Guardians of the Earth (trt 15:33) – Digger and “Modern Family’s” Rico Rodriguez host this fascinating look into the world of owls and their unique environment.
Looney Tunes Short “Fur of Flying” (trt 3:02)
WB Maximum “Kid” Mode – Explore the World of Ga’Hoole (trt 96:39) – Soren is your guide through this journey into the exciting world of owls. Discover secrets about the movie, meet the gifted actors who bring your owl buddies to life, and uncover exciting real-life stories about the entire owl kingdom.
Interactive Challenges:
Armor Up with Soren & Eglantine – Help Soren and Eglantine dress for their next imagination inspired story with this interactive costume creator.
Match the Owl Treats – Match all the owls favorite snacks in this fun and fast-paced interactive matching challenge
Rise of the Guardians (trt 2:26) – See the fully illustrated legendary story that Da tells his family about their culture and history, with hopes that it will guide them as they grow up.
4 Artwork Galleries – The Guardians, The Locations, The Villains, Soren & Friends
“To the Sky” Music Video by Owl City (trt 3:38)

BLU-RAY COMBO PACK:

Special Features:

True Guardians of the Earth (trt 15:33) – Digger and “Modern Family’s” Rico Rodriguez host this fascinating look into the world of owls and their unique environment.
Looney Tunes Short “Fur of Flying” (trt 3:02)
WB Maximum “Kid” Mode – Explore the World of Ga’Hoole (trt 96:39) – Soren is your guide through this journey into the exciting world of owls. Discover secrets about the movie, meet the gifted actors who bring
your owl buddies to life, and uncover exciting real-life stories about the entire owl kingdom.

Interactive Challenges:
Armor Up with Soren & Eglantine – Help Soren and Eglantine dress for their next imagination inspired story with this interactive costume creator.
Match the Owl Treats – Match all the owls favorite snacks in this fun and fast-paced interactive matching challenge
Rise of the Guardians (trt 2:26) – See the fully illustrated legendary story that Da tells his family about their culture and history, with hopes that it will guide them as they grow up.
4 Artwork Galleries – The Guardians, The Locations, The Villains, Soren & Friends
“To the Sky” Music Video by Owl City (trt 3:38)

DVD:

Special Features:

True Guardians of the Earth (trt 15:33) – Digger and “Modern Family’s” Rico Rodriguez host this fascinating look into the world of owls and their unique environment.
Looney Tunes Short “Fur of Flying” (trt 3:02)

Images:

Images available at www.whvdirect.com.au (graphic search)

Contact:

Erin Falconer

erin.falconer@warnerbros.com

02/9495 3131

Lauren Grifoni

Lauren.grifoni@warnerbros.com

02/9495 3132

Credits:

About Warner Home Video

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10 Episode, 2-Disc DVD Includes Extensive Bonus Features with Entire Cast of Seinfeld!

Larry David is back in “Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Seventh Season” and this time, he has a little help from his friends! Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards come together for the moment everyone has been waiting for – the Seinfeld reunion show, which only Curb Your Enthusiasm could provide. Featuring all ten classic episodes, the 2-disc DVD will hit stores on 2 February 2011 for $39.95RRP

“Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Seventh Season” is bursting with extensive bonus content featuring all four Seinfeld stars:

“The Seinfeld Reunion: It Could Only Happen on Curb…” – Find out how the Seinfeld story arc came about from Curb and Seinfeld cast members who talk about the much-anticipated reunion.
“Rebuilding the Seinfeld Sets” – Production designers, set decorators, and more discuss what it was like to bring Seinfeld back to life by resurrecting the sets and modernising them for 2009.
“Larry David as George Costanza” – Jason Alexander coaches Larry on how to play George, a character that was originally based on Larry himself.
“A Seinfeld Moment on Curb: Interview with Larry David and the Seinfeld Cast” – Interview featuring Larry, Jerry, Julia, Jason and Michael talking about what it was like to reunite again after eleven years.

A true HBO® signature series, the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning Curb Your Enthusiasm has been lauded as “…the funniest show on television” by The Boston Globe and given a “Grade: A+” by Newsday.

Driven by Larry David’s off-kilter humour, “Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Seventh Season” finds Larry, playing himself as cantankerously as ever, trying to orchestrate a reunion with the celebrated cast of Seinfeld (which he co-created and co-executive produced), while coping with the aftermath of his separation from Cheryl and his continuing entanglement with the Black family.

Larry’s often banal world blurs the line between reality and fiction, and the series is shot with only scene outlines in cinema verité-style, giving the show an uproariously fresh and spontaneous narrative and improvisational quality.

The seventh season of Curb Your Enthusiasm includes special guest stars Rosie O’Donnell (Nip/Tuck), Sharon Lawrence (Monk), Catherine O’Hara (Temple Grandin from HBO), Meg Ryan (The Women), Elisabeth Shue (Leaving Las Vegas), Christian Slater (The Forgotten) and Sherry Stringfield (ER). The series is executive produced by Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Gavin Polone, Alex Berg, David Mandel, Jeff Schaffer, Tim Gibbons and Erin O’Mally.

Rating:

MA15+

Approx Runtime:

317 mins

GOING THE DISTANCE – Available to rent, own and download from 2 February 2011.

COMBO PACK for $44.95RRP DVD for $39.95RRP ON DEMAND and TO DOWNLOAD.

A comedy about meeting each other halfway, “Going the Distance” arrives on Combo Pack and DVD 2nd February 2011 from Warner Home Video.

“Going the Distance” follows Erin and Garrett as they meet by chance in New York City and spark a full-fledged summer fling. Neither expects it to last knowing Erin has to head home to San Francisco and Garrett has to stay behind, but after six weeks together in the city, they aren’t sure they want it to end. And while Garrett’s friends pick on him for his full-time relationship with his cell phone, Erin’s highly strung sister is trying to shield her from going down this long distance path. However, despite the time zones and the nay-saying friends and family, Erin and Garrett might just have what it takes to go the distance.

From Academy Award®-nominated documentary filmmaker Nanette Burstein, “Going the Distance” stars Golden Globe Award winner Drew Barrymore (“Grey Gardens”, “He’s Just Not That Into You”), Justin Long (“He’s Just Not That Into You”, “The Break-Up”), Charlie Day (TV’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), Jason Sudeikis (TV’s “Saturday Night Live”, TV’s “30 Rock”) and Christina Applegate (“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”).

“Going the Distance” will be available on Combo Pack for $44.95 and on single disc DVD for $39.95.

On February 2 “Going the Distance” will be available to own and rent on Blu-ray, DVD, ON DEMAND through Digital Cable, Satellite TV, and select game consoles. It is also available to buy through DIGITAL DOWNLOAD from digital movie retailers and select game consoles.

SYNOPSIS

Erin’s (Drew Barrymore) wry wit and unfiltered frankness charm newly single Garrett (Justin Long) over beer, bar trivia and breakfast the next morning. Their chemistry sparks a full-fledged summer fling, but neither expects it to last once Erin heads home to San Francisco and Garrett stays behind for his job in New York City. But when six weeks of romping through the city inadvertently become meaningful, neither is sure they want it to end. And while Garrett’s friends Box (Jason Sudeikis) and Dan (Charlie Day) joke about his pre-flight calorie-cutting and his full-time relationship with his cell phone, they don’t like losing their best drinking buddy to yet another rocky romance. At the same time, Erin’s high-strung, overprotective married sister, Corinne (Christina Applegate), wants to keep Erin from heading down an all-too-familiar road.

But despite the opposite coasts, the nay-saying friends and family, and a few unexpected temptations, the couple just might have found something like love, and with the help of a lot of texting, sexting and late-night phone calls, they might actually go the distance.

COMBO PACK:

Special Features:

How to Have a Perfect Date
A Guide to Long-Distance Dating
The Cast of “Going the Distance”: Off the Cuff
“If You Run” music video by Boxer Rebellion
“Going the Distance” Soundtrack: Behind the Scenes
Director’s Commentary
Deleted Scenes

Run Time

103 mins apx

Rating

MA15+ – Strong Sexual References

DVD:

Special Features:

Deleted Scenes

Run Time

98 mins apx

Rating

MA15+ – Strong Sexual References

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE), Rocksteady Studios and DC Entertainment have just released a teaser trailer for Batman: Arkham City! The video takes gamers behind the walls, offering a sneak peek into one of the most anticipated games of 2011!

Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.

Batman: Arkham City will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows PC and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in Spring 2011.

Clandestine organisations, remote locations and ancient secrets 

Drake is back on a high stakes expedition to the heart of the Arabian Desert 

SYDNEY, 10^th December 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) is pleased to unveil the latest instalment in the multimillion-selling action adventure franchise, UNCHARTED.  Developed exclusively for PlayStation®3 [PS3™] by the team at Naughty Dog Inc., UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception™ blurs the entertainment boundaries, delivering the cinematic scale, adrenalin rushes, thrills and mystery that are the UNCHARTED trademark; together with its unique and enhanced multiplayer experience. 

Fans of the franchise and newcomers alike will relish the opportunity to catapult themselves headlong into a real adventure, in a search for the fabled “Atlantis of the Sands.” The journey propels fortune hunter Nathan Drake on a daring trek into the heart of the Arabian Desert, a journey that pits him and his mentor Victor Sullivan against the occult treachery of a shadowy clandestine organization and its ruthless leader.  When the terrible secrets of this lost city are unearthed, Drake’s quest descends into a desperate bid for survival that strains the limits of his endurance and forces him to confront his deepest fears. 

Key Features:

• Bigger set pieces and more explosive adventure, driven by Naughty Dog’s signature storytelling and cinematic presentation.
• Competitive and co-op multiplayer return with brand new experiences and massively expanded feature sets. The UNCHARTED universe provides online players with a unique Action Adventure multiplayer experience, bringing the cinematic elements of the single-player campaign into multiplayer.
• Nathan Drake can now take on opponents in more ways than before: hand-to-hand combat with multiple opponents, contextual melee attacks, and new stealth options. UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception also features expanded and diverse traversal moves with deep gunplay.
• Naughty Dog introduces new physics, visuals, and environmental effects. UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception features new innovations in sand, fire, smoke, and water dynamics and effects. UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception will be playable in Stereoscopic 3D.

With its award-winning storytelling, blockbuster cinematic action sequences, immersive high resolution 3D and stunning environmental detail and effects, UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception is the chance to lose yourself in the world of Nathan Drake – and to experience the true power of PlayStation 3.

The world’s favourite instant messaging service launches Games Tab making the best casual games more social

Sydney, Australia. Friday, 10th December 2010: Windows Live Messenger 2011 has launched a new social Games Tab today, enabling its 4 million Australian Messenger users to play popular casual games for free whilst enjoying all the traditional Messenger chat features – blurring the line between “casual” and “social” gaming.

Messenger Games Tab delivers a socially infused casual gaming experience, linking to a player’s Windows Live and Facebook networks and integrating across platforms to offer truly connected game-play with status updates, game challenges, leader-boards and more.

“We’ve made it easier to find and play the games you love while connecting to the people who matter most,” said Alex Parsons, Director of Marketing and MSN Products, ninemsn.
“You can invite friends to play with you side-by-side within the conversation window, or you can play solo, and then challenge your friends afterwards when you post your high score. Users can connect with friends and play games, but also see their friends’ favourite titles, and even enjoy HD video chat while playing.”

The new Games Tab launches with over 60 popular casual games for Australian Messenger users including favourites like Bejeweled, Plants vs Zombies and Cubis. Games will continue to be added from leading publishers such as Microsoft Games Studios, iWin, PopCap Games Inc., Arkadium Inc. and GameHouse.

Further enhancing the social aspect of the Messenger Games Tab, users will be able to see which of their online friends are playing so they can challenge them to a game or chat.

In Australia, 4 million people use Messenger with a total of 81 million chat sessions every month*, making it the nation’s most popular instant messaging service.

The new Messenger 2011 with games tab is available for download at http://www.windowslive.com.au

Level R has been tuned up and is revving its engine

Hamburg, December 9, 2010 – The newest version of the free-to-play racing MMOG Level R might be called Kitti, but don’t let its name fool you into thinking it’s docile and just wants to cuddle. This “Kitti” packs quite a punch, including new game modes, racetracks and cars.

A bit of fun jostling can now be had in the new Sumo Mode, where the objective is to ram one’s opponent of a platform such as an oil rig, a skyscraper or an iceberg.

A bit more finesse is required in the newly-reintroduced Drift Mode. Only players that have mastered their vehicle will be able to pull off long and fast drifts – which are key to landing on the victory podium. Another classic and action-packed mode returns with Capture the Flag Mode.

A lot is also happening in Thunder Alley Mode, which is based on American stock car racing. Anyone who might have thought they’d seen it all will be proven wrong by the “Dominator”, a beast of a racing pickup that’s faster and stronger than anything else. The top of the new class, though, is the Thunder, the first bonafide Formula 1 car in Level R! In addition to classic oval tracks, Thunder Alley pros can now prove their skill on Nürgenhoch, a tough Grand Prix track.

Nürgenhoch is also available in Versus Mode, adding a whole new row of tracks to Doctor X’s fantasy island. And of course there are new cars too, including a brawny van that might look familiar from a well-known TV show and some new BMWs.

Team players and racing team owners will be particularly glad to learn that, thanks to Kitti, each game mode can now also be played in teams.

Cultures Online: Atlantis expansion released

Hamburg, December 9, 2010 – Today the first big expansion for gamigo’s popular building strategy game Cultures Online was released. With Atlantis, players can now explore dungeons filled with rare loot. They can also travel to new areas on quests. Additionally, Atlantis will increase the maximum level heroes can reach to 100 and allow buildings to be expanded further.

Particularly tough battles can be found in the dark catacombs of Atlantis, where spooky monsters lurk on six floors, waiting for unsuspecting Vikings. Those who do manage to find victory will be rewarded mightily with rare objects and special set items. Winning battles in Atlantis and in the 15 brand new quest areas will help players earn the experience they need to reach the new highest level of 100.

More information about Cultures Online can be found on the official website.

Free The Silver Lining soundtrack and e-cards available now; Episode 3 coming in January

SACRAMENTO, Calif., December 9, 2010 – Phoenix Online Studios, the fan group behind the King’s Quest-inspired game The Silver Lining, is excited to announce The Silver Lining Soundtrack: Volume 1 and a new e-card website, just in time for the holidays. The next installment of the episodic adventure game series isn’t far behind; “Episode 3: My Only Love Sprung from My Only Hate” is set to release in January.

Now available as a free download at http://www.tsl-game.com, The Silver Lining Soundtrack: Volume 1 features more than 30 original compositions from the game’s first two episodes, including two versions of the haunting theme song “The Day You Were Gone.” With high-resolution packaging artwork also available for free download, fans can assemble hard copies of the soundtrack to keep or give as gifts to the King’s Quest fans on their holiday lists.

The newly launched e-card website at http://www.postudios.com/sendcard features a number of holiday-themed images from the Silver Lining universe that fans can send via email. Between now and January 1, each person who sends an e-card will be entered into a raffle to win a professionally-produced hard copy of the soundtrack and other prizes. The e-card site also offers a sneak peek at some of the custom images that will appear in a 2011 calendar Phoenix Online plans to make available to fans in early January.

“Our fans have given us so much over the years, we wanted to give something back to them this holiday season,” says Katie Hallahan, Public Relations Manager for Phoenix Online. “A lot of us remember a Christmas morning when we unwrapped a copy of King’s Quest and couldn’t wait to play it! We’re hoping our fans will relive that moment with this soundtrack, and that they’ll give the gift of Daventry all over again.”

Since the release of Episode 2 in September, Phoenix Online’s volunteer team has been hard at work on the upcoming third episode, “My Only Love Sprung from My Only Hate,” which will launch on January 29, 2011. To get a first look at the upcoming game or download the first two installments, visit the official website at http://www.tsl-game.com.

Press can access The Silver Lining screenshots and other assets at http://pressroom.postudios.com.

About Phoenix Online Studios

Established in 2004 and previously known as “Phoenix Freeware Online,” Phoenix Online Studios began as a group of King’s Quest fans coming together to create an unofficial sequel to the series. Their first project, The Silver Lining, has been called one of the most ambitious fan projects ever made and has garnered attention from publications such as CNN, PC Gamer, Computer Gaming World, Game Informer, Edge, GamesTM, Kotaku, and Joystiq, among others. The team is excited to finally unveil the long-awaited The Silver Lining to the world.

Phoenix Online Studios is currently working on their first commercial endeavors. More information about Phoenix Online Studios can be found on the company’s website, http://www.postudios.com.