Apart from Blood Ties, Lumière also informed us that they will release on 9th July 2014 the highly acclaimed Diplomatie by Oscar and Golden Palm-winner Volker Schlöndorff ('Die Blechtrommel').

Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Writers: Cyril Gely (play), Cyril Gely (adaptation)
Stars: André Dussollier, Niels Arestrup, Burghart Klaußner

A historical drama that depicts the relationship between Dietrich von Cholitz, the German military governor of occupied Paris, and Swedish consul-general Raoul Nordling.

BONUS: Making of (25 minuten)

Technical specifications DVD:
France/ Germany, 2013 | Length: 81 min. + 25 min. (bonus)
Language: French | Subtitles: Dutch
Formaat: 16:9 | Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1

DUTCH VERSION:
DVD release op 9 juli 2014

Een verbazingwekkend en waargebeurd verhaal uit de Tweede Wereld­ oorlog, van Oscar­ en Gouden Palmwinnaar Volker Schlöndorff ('Die Blechtrommel').
Op de vooravond van de bevrijding van Parijs krijgt de Duitse generaal von Choltitz (Niels Arestrup – 'Un prophète') van Hitler het bevel om de stad op te blazen. Terwijl zijn troepen ’s nachts de springstoffen plaatsen, krijgt de generaal bezoek van de Zweedse consul Raoul Nordling (André Dussollier – 'Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain'). Die probeert von Choltitz op andere gedachten te brengen, en zo honderdduizenden mensenlevens en een van ’s wereld mooiste steden van de ondergang te redden.

 “SPANNEND EN INTELLIGENT"- Focus Knack
“FASCINEREND”- NRC
“HEERLIJK”- De Standaard
 “MEESLEPEND”- De Volkskrant

Regie: Volker Schlöndorff
Scenario, adaptatie en dialogen: Cyril Gély en Volker Schlöndorff
Gebaseerd op het gelijknamige toneelstuk van Cyril Gély
Met: André Dussollier en Niels Arestrup
BONUS: Making of (25 minuten)

Technische specificaties DVD:
Frankrijk / Duitsland, 2013 | Duur: 81 min. + 25 min. (bonus)
Taal: Frans | Ondertiteling: Nederlands
Formaat: 16:9 | Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1

It looks like Starman Records will be the label to follow if you're addicted to Belgian music, especially the wave and rockscene from the 80's.

We already revealed that the label will release a livealbum from the forgotten, but excellent band Kitchen Of Insanity. Melancholic rock with a touch of The Doors, Nick Cave and Echo & The Bunnymen.

Here's a sneak preview!

808 State were formed in the UK by Graham Massey, Martin Price and Gerald Simpson (later of A Guy Called Gerald) and went on to pioneer acid house. At their height they were one of the most popular electronic acts in the UK, and their collaborations with Bjork, Bernard Sumner, Brian Eno, Ian McCulloch and others ensured that their singles reached the UK Singles Charts, often ranking in the top 20. "In Yer Face" from the album ex:el peaked at #9, and their first two albums for ZTT Records, Ninety and ex:el were certified Gold in the UK (100,000 units).

Both Ninety and ex:el are now being re-issued as collector's item cassettes by Toronto-based Artoffact Records. Each album is released with bonus tracks, the so-called "808 State Archives", remastered, and each cassette will come with an MP3 digital download code. The releases come in eight different cassette shell colours, and the now-iconic artwork is also pad-printed on the cassette shells.

Ninety, originally released in 1989, features the hit song "Pacific State" (Pacific 202). Ex:el, originally released in 1991, features vocal contributions from Bjork and Bernard Sumner, and includes the hits "Spanish Heart," "Oops," and "In Yer Face." 

Following the runaway success of the track’s live debut at Resistanz Festival 2014, Cyferdyne and Deviant UK join forces once more to present a studio version their unique take on the popular chart hit Changed The Way You Kiss Me by Example.

Featuring a distinctive juxtaposition matching of the fluidity of Steven Houghton's introspective croon with Jay Smith's distinctive icy snarl., Cyferdyne and Deviant UK’s version of this iconic track lends the chart-topping song a more muscular, edgy and dancefloor-focussed drive that flits effortlessly between the bright lights of the urban pop mainstream and strobe-lit grime of the dark alternative scene.

Two versions of the track - a single edit and a DJ version - are available as free downloads via a special Bandcamp site. See the link below.

We'd greatly appreciate any coverage, airplay or promotion for the track that you can provide. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if there is anything else you need.

cyferdynevsdeviantuk.bandcamp.com

A-Film will release on 15th July 2014 the DVD and Blu-rayversion from the highly acclaimed Ain't Them Bodies Saints that many critics compared to the classic Badlands.

Director:David Lowery
Stars:Rooney Mara, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster
Synopsis:
The tale of an outlaw who escapes from prison and sets out across the Texas hills to reunite with his wife and the daughter he has never met.

DUTCH VERSION:

Ain't Them Bodies Saints op DVD, Blu-ray en Video on Demand. 
Releasedatum 15 juli 2014
 
Regisseur David Lowery brengt met Ain't Them Bodies Saints de oude westerns tot leven, in een prachtige weergave van Texas in de jaren '70. Ain't Them Bodies Saints won onder andere op het Sundance Film Festival de awards in de categorieën cinematografie en productie.

Bob Muldoon en Ruth Guthrie zijn een jong gepassioneerd stel die als een soort Bonnie en Clyde door Texas trekken. Bij een vuurgevecht raakt een agent gewond, waar Bob voor op moet draaien. Als het Bob lukt na vier jaar gevangenschap te ontsnappen, start hij de zoektocht naar Ruth en hun dochter die is geboren tijdens zijn hechtenis.

Regie: David Lowery
Met o.a.: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster
Genre: Komedie
Taal: Engels
Ondertiteling: Nederlands
Minuten: 96