A Conversation With Producer Roger Lay, Jr. on Slice of Sci-Fi...

Tune in to the this week's episode of Slice of Sci-Fi on Sirius and XM Digital Satellite Radio for a conversation with Producer Roger Lay, Jr -- who discusses his work on "Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis" and the upcoming Documentary Film "Toy Masters". You can also visit their official site to listen to the show right now.

Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis: Now Available on DVD...

RAY BRADBURY'S CHRYSALIS is now available on DVD. The Award Winning film from Ray Bradbury and Urban Archipelago Films comes loaded with special features including:

- Audio Commentary with Author Ray Bradbury and Producer Roger Lay, Jr.

- Multi-Part Behind the Scenes Documentary: Pt 1 - The Story, Pt 2 - Characters, Pt 3 - Production Begins , Pt 4 - Creature Effects, Pt 5 - Shooting on Location, Pt 6 - Music Score, Pt 7 - Release and Publicity -- featuring exclusive San Diego Comic Con footage.

-Dolby Digital 5.1

- Widescreen - Enhanced for 16x9, Mastered in High Definition.

Now available at AMAZON, BEST BUY, WALMART, BARNES & NOBLE, BORDERS, MOVIES UNLIMITTED, TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES, TARGET, and many other retailers nation wide.

Comic Con 2010 Events from Urban Archipelago Films...

Urban Archipelago Films will be at San Diego Comic Con 2010 for the official launch of RAY BRADBURY'S CHRYSALIS on DVD. Fans attending the event will have an opportunity to own RAY BRADBURY'S CHRYSALIS on DVD a week ahead of its nationwide release date. The DVD will be available for sale at the E1 ENTERTAINMENT booth throughout the weekend while supplies last. Fans who purchase the film will be eligible to win limited edition CHRYSALIS posters signed by Ray Bradbury. Stop by the E1 ENTERTAINMENT booth for more details and giveaways.



Also on Comic Con weekend Urban Archipelago Films will be launching the official site for its upcoming documentary film TOY MASTERS: HOW HE-MAN AND MATTEL CONQUERED THE UNIVERSE. The film is the first ever feature length documentary on the worldwide phenomenon that inspired a generation of children and became a billion dollar franchise. Visit the official site for more details.

Chrysalis pre-orders are up...

"Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis" streets on DVD July 27, 2010. Most major retailers have begun taking pre-orders including Amazon, Walmart, and Movies Unlimited. You can pre order at up to 37% off the retail price from some retailers if you act soon. Check back soon for more including details on our promotional events at San Diego Comic Con and other conventions in taking place in the coming months.

Geek Pajama Party site launches

The official site for our upcoming web comedy series "Geek Pajama Party" has gone live. The new series from Roger Lay Jr & Jon and Al Kaplan has been described as "The Man Show" for Fanboys. So if you love Elves, Aliens, babes, and Jawas (Who doesn't???) be sure to check it out. You can also find more videos from the show on youtube.

DVD release date announced for "Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis"

E1 Entertainment has acquired Urban Archipelago Films' production of RAY BRADBURY'S CHRYSALIS for DVD distribution. The film will make its debut on the DVD format on July 27, 2010. The feature film adaptation of the internationally acclaimed author's short story was the recipient of the Best Sci-Fi Feature Award at the International Horror and Science Fiction Film Festival. Other recent and upcoming genre releases from E-1 Entertainment include William Shatner's GROOM LAKE, THE HAUNTED AIRMAN starring Robert Pattison (TWILIGHT), and the SyFy Channel hit series SANCTUARY starring Amanda Tapping (STARGATE SG-1).
The deal for CHRYSALIS was brokered through Lightning Media, which holds domestic distribution rights for the film. Lightning has also made the film available ON DEMAND through major digital cable providers including Time Warner Cable, Charter, and Brighthouse. RAY BRADBURY'S CHRYSALIS was produced by Roger Lay, Jr. and features special make up and creature effects by Emmy Award winning FX artist Lee Romaire (SIX FEET UNDER, BUFFY: THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, WAR OF THE WORLDS).

E1 Entertainment (formerly Koch Entertainment) is a leading independent entertainment content owner that acquires film, television and music rights and exploits these rights in all media in more than 190 countries, with offices in New York, Nashville,The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Montreal and Toronto. E1 is the largest independent music, television and film distributor in North America, and is distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe and in Asia under the name E1 Universal. For over twenty years the company operated under the name Koch Entertainment, and was renamed E1 Entertainment on January 22, 2009.

Urban Archipelago Films has been responsible for the production of varied commercials, music videos, feature films, and special content for DVD and the web. Some of their most recent projects include the film adaptation of Ray Bradbury's A PIECE OF WOOD and ThinkFilm's 95 MILES TO GO starring Ray Romano, which is currently playing on the HBO and Cinemax networks. RAY BRADBURY'S CHRYSALIS is the company's second collaboration with the internationally acclaimed author.

Lightning Media selectively targets and acquires distribution rights to commercially driven films and programs to exploit through theatrical distribution, DVD, television, cable, internet, VOD, PPV, electronic sell-thru and emerging digital platforms in the United States, Canada, The United Kingdom and Australia.

www.chrysalismovie.net
www.urbanarchipelagofilms.com
www.kochvision.com
www.lightning-ent.com

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