New on DVD & Blu-Ray: 'Elysium', 'The Lone Ranger', 'Kick-Ass 2'

Elysium: In a world where only the seriously wealthy get to live in Utopian-like society with health machines that cure everything from the common cold to cancer, it's not hard to wonder why the other half is angry and desperate to get the same thing. And when an accident befalls a factory worker and he only has days to live, he sets out to help himself and the remainder of the population that's left to suffer on Earth. The film stars Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, and Diego Luna. 

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The Lone Ranger: Gore Verbinski re-teams with Johnny Depp, this time playing the famous Tonto, to bring us the movie-version of the hit TV series of the same name. Train action, the Lone Ranger's horse Silver, and an adventure that's filled with humor are sprinkled throughout the film. Also starring Armie Hammer, Ruth Wilson, Helena Bonham Carter, William Fichtner, and Tom Wilkinson. 

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Kick-Ass 2: The sequel to the popular 2010 film brings back Kick-Ass and Hit Girl as they move on after Big Daddy's death and try to live normal lives only to realize that they really can't. Red Mist plots his revenge and Kick-Ass joins a crime-fighting team of misfits and do-gooders who are led by Colonel Stars and Stripes. The film stars Chloe Grace-Moretz, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Morris Chestnut, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Jim Carrey.

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Prisoners: What happens when two families are faced with the kidnappings of their daughters? They face anger, desperation, anguish, and are pushed into morally questionable actions in order to get back what they lost. A drama filled with great performances and a fantastic story. Starring Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard, Viola Davis, Melissa Leo, and Paul Dano. 

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters: Percy Jackson takes his next great adventure when he has to save his friend Grover from the Cyclops who's holding him hostage. With the help of Annabeth and his newly-discovered half-brother Tyson, Percy sets out to cross the sea of monsters. Starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Douglas Smith, and Brandon T. Jackson. 

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The Family: Robert De Niro plays a mobster who's had to go into the Witness Protection Program after ratting out a fellow mobster to the FBI. His family can't seem to keep the secret of their identity... well, a secret. So they move from place to place, finally landing them in the south of France. But the past always has a way of biting everyone in the ass. Also starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Tommy Lee Jones, and Diana Agron. 

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One Direction: This is Us: If you're a fan of the British pop group (or maybe your tween), then this movie is most definitely for you. It highlights the each of the five members' pasts, how they got into the music scene, and follows them through moments in their private and public lives. An extra bonus is the concert footage.  

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Ain't Them Bodies Saints: To protect his pregnant wife, Bob Muldoon is sentenced to four years of prison for a crime he didn't commit. He escapes prison before his sentence is over and teams up with a man named Will in order to find his wife and the daughter he's never met. The film stars Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Rami Malek, Ben Foster, and Keith Carradine. 

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The Sound of Music Live!: Millions of viewers tuned in to watch country music star Carrie Underwood fill the shoes of Julie Andrews in the stage musical of The Sound of Music. Originally a stage production, the beloved story of the Von Trapp family singers and their governess was filmed during a live production and is available to add to your stockings for Christmas! 

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*CLOSED* 'Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters' Advance Screening

Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, must again team up with his other demigod allied to save their home and fulfill his destiny in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, the sequel to 2010's hit film starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, and Brandon T. Jackson. We're offering you a chance to see the film early by attending an advance screening held on Thursday August 1st at 7pm at AMC Mazza Gallerie!

To qualify, you MUST be a fan of Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook, so if you haven't "Liked" us yet please go there and do so now. To win, simply leave a comment here with your name and a method of online contact (email, Facebook, Twitter). If we can't reach you, we'll move on to the next reader, so those of you on Twitter make sure you're following @punchycritic now. The contest runs through 11:59pm on Tuesday July 30th, and 25 winners will be selected and notified at that time. We are using the Gofobo ticketing system for this contest.

Good luck! Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters opens on August 7th.

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New Posters for 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom', 'The Smurfs 2', and 'Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters'

First he was a freedom fighter, now he's a trouble maker, and presumably he'll be something far greater when the next poster for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom hits. This image presents Idris Elba, looking like he's been hanging out at the nearest Burger King (they have those in South Africa?), as the revered civil rights leader and political activist. Justin Chadwick is directing the story which chronicles Mandela's rise to prominence, his fiery activism, early education, and ultimate imprisonment. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom makes a bid for Oscar gold on November 29th. Hopefully we get a trailer soon. [THR]

There have been more posters for The Smurfs 2 than there are of the little blue pests running around Smurf Village, and now here's one more coming straight from Japan. Bringing back the cast from the $560M-grossing (!!!!!!!) first film, the sequel takes the Smurfs to Paris where they must rescue a kidnapped Smurfette from the clutches of Gargamel (Hank Azaria). Christina Ricci and JB Smoove voice the Naughties, evil versions of the Smurfs who teach Smurfette how to be...well, naughty. I didn't have as big of a problem with last one as some others did, but by no means does that mean I want to see more! Head to the theater and get smurfed on July 31st.

The latest character profile poster for Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters highlights a different son of Poseidon, one who wasn't a part of the last film. Douglas Smith plays Tyson, Percy's half-brother, who presumably will accompany him on the journey to the Sea of Monsters to find the Golden Fleece. Or perhaps he'll be a trouble-maker. I honestly have no clue, but those glasses are awfully heelish. Perhaps someone who has read the books can clue me in? Starring Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Stanley Tucci (replacing Pierce Brosnan), and Nathan Fillion, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters opens on August 7th.

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Josh Trank's 'Fantastic Four' gets 2015 release; 'X-men', 'The Wolverine', and more in 3D

If there's anyone out there who perhaps had their fill of superhero movies during this last, overstuffed summer, then 2015 is going to be a nightmare. Already with The Avengers 2, Justice League, Ant-Man, and Star Wars: Episode VII(ok, not a superhero movie but come on) slotted for that year, you can now add Josh Trank's Fantastic Four reboot into the mix. 

Titled simply The Fantastic Four, the film has been set for release on March 6th 2015. It will be Trank's first after striking it big with Chronicle earlier this year. Penned by Jeremy Slater, we don't know any plot details right now but one would have to expect we'll see a younger, fresher take on Marvel's First Family of Superheroes.

Fox was pretty busy firming up details on a whole slate of their upcoming franchise flicks, revealing that a number of them will be released in 3D. The Wolverine and X-men: Days of Future Past are getting the 3D treatment, and there's been some speculation that Bryan Singer may shoot the latter in 3D and in 48fps just like The Hobbit films. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters will be post-converted, and Dawn of the Planet of Apes could be shot in 3D by director Matt Reeves.[Exhibitor Relations]

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