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From everything we’ve gathered so far about Ridley Scott’s upcoming historical epic, Napoleon, it will be exactly that - epic. Boasting a cast led by Academy Award-winner Joaquin Phoenix (Joker) in the titular role as the French Emperor with Academy Award-nominee Vanessa Kirby (Pieces of a Woman) by his side as Empress Joséphine, the filmmaker’s latest project is quickly becoming larger-than-life. On top of what is certain to be some of the best performances we’ve seen all year, teasers have revealed action-packed battle sequences that will give everything we’ve seen before a run for its money. In a special featurette, Scott, along with historian Dan Snow breaks down some of what the film has in store during these brutal and blood-soaked skirmishes.

Troma is prepping a new high-definition release of The Toxic Avenger. Restored from the original film materials, the Blu-ray release will also be loaded with special features and we have details on what you can expect, along with a look at the cover art:

“Welcome to Tromaville, New Jersey — a small American town, terrorized by criminals. The town’s corrupt mayor sits idly by while muggers, robbers and teenage punks victimize helpless citizens. Among the residents of Tromaville is Melvin, a nerdy, emaciated janitor at the local health club. That is, until he becomes The Toxic Avenger!

A gang of thugs devise a cruel hoax that goes horribly wrong as Melvin is cast through a third story window and into a vat of hazardous toxic waste. However, an unexpected metamorphosis takes place. As the chemicals take hold of his body, Melvin turns into the Toxic Avenger, doer of good and brutal mauler of evil!

Were you aware that 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the quintessential Troma movie The Toxic Avenger? Lloyd Kaufman has announced a fully loaded high-def Blu-ray is on the way, and while we don’t have a street date yet, we do have a list of extras.

Synopsis:

Welcome to Tromaville, New Jersey -- a small American town, terrorized by criminals. The town's corrupt mayor sits idly by while muggers, robbers, and teenage punks victimize helpless citizens.

Among the residents of Tromaville is Melvin, a nerdy, emaciated janitor at the local health club. That is, until he becomes The Toxic Avenger!

A gang of thugs devise a cruel hoax that goes horribly wrong as Melvin is cast through a third story window and into a vat of hazardous toxic waste. However, an unexpected metamorphosis takes place. As the chemicals take hold of his body, Melvin turns into the Toxic Avenger, doer...

Anchor Bay Films and Troma Entertainment proudly announce that Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1, the film that marks the return of Lloyd Kaufman to the director's chair and kicks off Troma Entertainment's 40th Anniversary celebration, will have exclusive theatrical engagements in New York and Los Angeles starting in January 2014.

Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 will open at the following venues:

January 10th - Village East Cinemas, 189 2nd Ave, New York.

January 17th - Laemmle's NoHo 7 Theaters, 5240 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood

Q&As with Lloyd Kaufman and cast & crew will be take place at both NY and La locations, with exact dates and times Tba.

With its inclusion in the NY Museum of Modern Art's "The Contenders 2013" film series and recently named "People's Choice Award for Film of the Year" at the Bizarre Atlantic City festival, Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 is Lloyd Kaufman's latest Tromasterpiece.

The new edition of the Indie Spotlight contains the latest independent horror news sent our way. In this week’s feature, we have the first information on this year’s CineMayhem Film Festival, details on Return to Nuke ‘Em High Vol. I & II, the first photos from Warhouse, and much more:

CineMayhem Film Festival Announced: “Created as a way to pay homage to and celebrate the spirit of independent filmmaking and those unafraid to take risks with their storytelling, CineMayhem’s diverse line-up includes advanced screenings of two highly anticipated genre projects including Magnet Releasing’s visceral horror anthology The ABC’s Of Death and Breaking Glass Pictures’ mindbending drama K-11 directed by Jules Stewart (Crank: High Voltage, Mortal Kombat).

CineMayhem is also thrilled to announce that it will also be hosting the World Premieres of Roadside directed by Eric England (Madison County) and the latest short film from Ryan Spindell...