MALIBU, Calif., Feb. 10, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DVDs and Blu-Ray video copies of the comedy feature, "2 Dudes And A Dream" will be available through more than a dozen major USA retailers, reports Empire Film Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EFGU) (http://www.empirefilmgroup.com/">http://www.empirefilmgroup.com), with initial units hitting selected accounts this week and national release of DVD and Blu-Ray videos rolling out to stores on March 2, 2010. Retail accounts supporting the release include Amazon.com, Blockbuster, Hastings, Hollywood Video, Movie Gallery, Netflix, and Rentrak with long term sell-thru prospects planned for Best Buy, SAMS Clubs, Target Stores and WalMart. The film is the first DVD and Blu-Ray video release for Empire through its recently formed Producer's Releasing Organization (P.R.O.) Distribution venture.
"2 Dudes And A Dream" is an acclaimed, independent comedy about some of the crazy obstacles encountered while trying to break into the competitive world of show business. Comedians Brian Drolet ("The Hills") and Nic Nac ("Van Wilder") portray an unlikely duo that become the best of friends as they struggle together to pursue their dreams, one aspiring to be an actor and the other fighting against all odds to become a model. Their journey to the red carpet is less than simple and more than hilarious as they encounter a non-stop barrage of obstacles and whacked-out characters, all inspired by the crazier-than-fiction reality that pervades much of the movie industry. The film was produced by Cole Payne and directed by Nathan Bexton.
Empire's trade campaign in support of the film's video release includes high visibility ads to retailers during last month's Consumer Electronics Show, and ongoing print ad visibility and website banners currently appearing within Home Media Magazine and their website, http://www.homemediamagazine.com/">www.HomeMediaMagazine.com. Consumer support thus far has included a high-profile internet campaign conducted by OSEO Marketing, and a mainstream media publicity blitz. Over the next 60 days, college campuses across the country will be supplied with posters promoting the video release, a strategy which has proven successful for comparable appeal films from National Lampoon.
Other upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray releases for Empire Film Group through its PRO Distribution division include the award winning family drama, "War Eagle, Arkansas" and critically-praised inspirational film, "Bobby Dogs."
"2 Dudes And A Dream" is a 2009 production, rated R, with a running time of 88 minutes. DVD item number is 3833, Blu-Ray item number is 0833. To view the film's official website and trailer, go to: http://www.2dudesandadream.com/">www.2DudesAndADream.com.
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