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APRIL 2015

Some dreams we put on hold‌ Others hold onto us

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOP 5 RECENT RELEASES

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By God’s Grace

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meet our team

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Allegro media Group U.S. SALES 20048 NE San Rafael St. Portland, OR 97230 P (800) 288–2007 F (503) 491–8488

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Damon Sgobbo Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing damon.sgobbo@allegromediagroup.com Bobbi Lee Account Manager bobbi.lee@allegromediagroup.com

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Mike Marshall Director of Special Markets Sales mike.marshall@allegromediagroup.com garrett davenport Inside Sales garrett.davenport@allegromediagroup.com bobby ringkjob Inside Sales roberta.ringkjob@allegromediagroup.com Lori bowman Inside Sales lori@newsoundmusic.com

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Street Date: April 28, 2015

Anime

Order Date: March 3, 2015

Miaka, a junior high school student in Tokyo, has normal problems: fights with her mom, entrance exams, and deciding where she’s going to go eat with her friends. Then, she finds a mysterious book in the library called The Universe of the Four Gods , and her life is changed forever when she and her friend Yui are transported inside!

The complete 8-disc set!

Individual DVD releases sold very well!

New packaging!

Based on a popular Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yu Watase and published in Shjo comic form! The manga series became very popular and was later adapted into a 52-episode anime series by Studio Pierrot, airing April 1995 through March 1996 on the anime satellite channel Animax and the regular cable channel TV Tokyo.

Comp to: Magic Knights Rayearth, Rurouni Kenshin, Card Captor Sakura

$69.98 SRP

Fushigi Yugi TV Collection: Seasons 1 and 2 Genre: Anime Studio: Anime Works DVD: AWS 1502 Price Code: 7F Number of Discs: 8 Amaray, Box Lot 30 NTSC, Region 1, Not Rated 4:3, Color, English & Japanese w/ English Sub (Stereo) Run Time: 1300 min Director: Hajime Kamagake Production Year: 1995 Street Date: 4/28/15 ISBN: 1598839055 6

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DRAMA

Order Date: March 3, 2015

After the tragic death of his ex-girlfriend, Kyle Foster struggles to accept the responsibility of being a single father to his young daughter, Teigan. Between pressure from Teigan’s grandfather for legal custody — and Kyle’s own dream of being a professional musician — he strives to find his way through an odyssey of redemption, commitment, and forgiveness.

$19.98 SRP

Awarded Common Chord

Comp to: About a Boy, The Pursuit of Happyness

Genre: Drama Studio: CMD Distribution DVD: CDD 9502 Price Code: V Number of Discs: 1 Amaray, Box Lot 30 NTSC, Region 1, Not Rated 1.78:1, Color, English (Stereo) Run Time: 89 min Director: Deric Olson Production Year: 2014 Street Date: 4/28/15 8

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FAMILY DRAMA

Order Date: March 3, 2015

Jesse is a homeless-ex-convict with a hardened heart, who walks the streets bearing the guilt of a lifechanging decision he made years ago.

His brother Wayne, a widower with strong faith, struggles with memories of the life he once had. After a spiritual encounter spooks Jesse, he is reconnected with Wayne and the brothers are forced to deal with the lingering pain of the past while trying to repair their relationship with God … and each other.

$14.98 SRP

Awarded

“This movie stresses the importance of forgiveness and redemption … watch this one and soon.”

— DOVE FOUNDATION

I Was Broken Genre: Family Drama Studio: CMD Distribution DVD: CDD 9501 Price Code: M Number of Discs: 1 Amaray, Box Lot 30 NTSC, Region 1, Not Rated 16:9, Color, English (Stereo) Run Time: 120 min Director: Kevin Haskin Production Year: 2013 Street Date: 4/28/15 8

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Street Date: April 14, 2015

FAMILY DRAMA

Order Date: March 3, 2015

Peter Martin, a sleazy small town politician, has his world turned upside down when two teenagers struggling to overcome their own mistakes bring him face-to-face with his sordid past.

Awarded

$14.98 SRP

“Take a chance and watch Another Chance! You will be glad you did.

This is a terrific movie, with solid acting and a remarkable story.”

— DOVE FOUNDATION

Another Chance Genre: Family Drama Studio: CMD Distribution DVD: CDD 9507 Price Code: M Number of Discs: 1 Amaray, Box Lot 30 NTSC, Region 1, Not Rated 2:35:01, Color, English (Stereo) Run Time: 77 min Director: Paulo Simoes Production Year: 2013 Street Date: 4/14/15 8

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FAMILY DRAMA

Order Date: March 3, 2015

To the outside world Pastor Thompkins (Seth Adair) has it all: a loving wife (Kristi Miller), a beautiful daughter (Kaitlin Borst), and a thriving ministry.

However, a member of his flock sees past his exterior to the turmoil that exists within.

With only an hour to convince him that God exists, Pastor Thompkins sets out to save his family as well as Mr. Johnson’s soul.

$14.98 SRP

Where Was God? Genre: Family Drama Studio: CMD Distribution DVD: CDD 9503 Price Code: M Number of Discs: 1 Amaray, Box Lot 30 NTSC, Region 1, Not Rated 16x9, Color, English (Stereo) Run Time: 99 min Director: Chip Rossetti Production Year: 2014 Street Date: 4/14/15 8

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COMEDY

Order Date: March 3, 2015

two brothers from Mexico City travel north in search of adventure. Little do they know, their trip will bring them face to face with death! In order to survive, they must face their own perceptions of life, love, and freedom.

WINNER

WINNER

Best International Film Award Audience Choice Award StarLite Film Festival

Best Feature Award Fort Myers Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Oax aca Film Festival

Monterey Film Festival

$19.98 SRP

2XUno Genre: Comedy Studio: Fenix Pictures DVD: FNX 50088 Price Code: V Number of Discs: 1 Amaray, Box Lot 30 NTSC, Region 1, Rated NA 16:9, Color, Spanish w/ English Sub (5.1) Run Time: 106 min Director: Bernardo De Urquidi Production Year: 2013 Street Date: 4/14/15

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Comp to: The 400 Blows, City of God

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ACTION

Order Date: March 3, 2015

Developmentally disabled Cage works on a dairy farm run by an abusive boss. After being taken advantage of by some of his “friends,” Cage tries to make sense of his life by immersing himself in religious faith.

$19.98 SRP

Comp to: The Machinist, Requiem for a Dream

Cage in Box Elder Genre: Action Studio: Fenix Pictures DVD: FNX 50089 Price Code: V Number of Discs: 1 Amaray, Box Lot 30 NTSC, Region 1, Rated NA 16:9, Color, English (Surround) Run Time: 90 min Director: Kevin DeLullo Production Year: 2013 Street Date: 4/28/15

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ACTIOn

Order Date: March 3, 2015

The lords of Wall Street seem to wield absolute power over their economic inferiors. When they desire something or someone, no one can stand in their way.

New York City needs its own shadow warrior. New York City needs Shinobi Girl!

As se en on Hulu!

$14.98

Shinobi Girl TV series Has sold very well!

Lady ninja titles are e xtremely popular!

Comp to: Elektra

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Shinobi Girl: The Movie Genre: Action Studio: Tokyo Shock DVD: TSV 1501 Price Code: M Number of Discs: 1 Amaray, Box Lot 30 NTSC, Region 1, Not Rated 16:9, Color, English (Stereo) Run Time: 95 min Director: John Sirabella Production Year: 2012 Street Date: 4/14/15 ISBN: 1586559982 6

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ACTION

Order Date: March 3, 2015

While pursuing a gang of ruthless killers, Detective Murakami is ordered to a gruesome crime scene. There he discovers Maki, a beautiful young girl clutched to the heart of one of the victims. As the sole survivor of a mass killing, Maki is its prime suspect — howe ver, she claims to have no memory of who she is!

Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was former assistant director to Takashi Miike

$19.98 SRP

Yamaguchi worked on Miike’s cult hit Ichi the Killer Thriller titles from Japan do well in the U.S. Comp to: Ichi the Killer, Yokai Wars

Arcana Genre: Action Studio: Tokyo Shock DVD: TSV 1503 Price Code: V Number of Discs: 1 Amaray, Box Lot 30 NTSC, Region 1, Not Rated 16:9, Color, Japanese w/ English Sub (Stereo) Run Time: 89 min Director: Yoshitaka Yamaguchi Production Year: 2013 Street Date: 4/28/15 ISBN: 1598838997 6

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URBAN DRAMA

Order Date: March 3, 2015

2-DVD SET AT A NEW VALUE PRICE FROM WELL-KNOWN URBAN PRODUCTION TEAM SCANDALOUS

When wealthy gym owner Joshua meets a group of childhood friends and family to remember his recently-deceased grandmother, what was supposed to be a peaceful mourning ritual turns into a tangled web of deceit, lies, and infidelity.

Starring Glenn Plummer (Saw 2, Speed, South Central), Veronica Rodriguez, Cariella Smith, Bobby Johnson, and Shea Stephens.

Directed by Aaron Williams.

LOVERS AND FRIENDS

Set in Detroit, this film follows two lonely people entangled in a one-night stand who quickly fall for each other. As the truth about their unique pasts leaks out, will they be able to look at each other the same way?

Starring Jonathan West, Nikita Turk, Byron Walton, and Camera Davis.

Directed by Camara Davis.

Red-hot urban romance niche genre In-store promotions and flyers c. 200,000+ consumers

Trailer Promotions

$9.98 SRP

Scandalous & Lovers and Friends Genre: Urban Drama Studio: New Conquest Pictures DVD: NCP 2000 Price Code: F Number of Discs: 2 2-DVD Sleeve, Box Lot 14 NTSC, Region 1, Not Rated 16:9, Color, English (5.1) Run Time: 170 min Director: Aaron Williams & Camara Davis Production Year: 2013 Street Date: 4/14/15

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Comp to: 35 and Tickin, Kiss the Bride, Friends with Benefits, The Marriage Counselor

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Street Date: April 14, 2015

URBAN DRAMA

Order Date: March 3, 2015

2-DVD SET AT A NEW VALUE PRICE FROM WELL-KNOWN URBAN PRODUCTION TEAM LOVE & FOOTBALL

Charles had everything: a beautiful wife, an adorable son, and a dream career as a pro football player. But after a terrible car accident, his life is about to change.

Confined to a wheelchair, he struggles with his wife Victoria, his over-bearing mother, and the arrival of Danielle, the one person who may be able to help him walk again.

Starring Amen Joseph, Jenny Pinto, Ace Hunter, Rome Rose. Directed by Jason Horton.

DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR MAN IS? A successful, womanizing lawyer marries the woman of his dreams, who knows nothing of his “extracurricular” activities.

Now he is forced to make a decision: change his life and commit to God, or live the bachelor life?

Starring Darrin Terry, Gloria Howler Farley, Jackson Fee, and Kenosha Buss.

Directed by Jason Horton.

Red-hot urban romance niche genre In-store promotions and flyers c. 200,000+ consumers

Trailer Promotions

$9.98 SRP

Love & Football & Do You Know Where Your Man Is? Genre: Urban Drama Studio: New Conquest Pictures DVD: NCP 2001 Price Code: F Number of Discs: 2 2-DVD Sleeve, Box Lot 14 NTSC, Region 1, Not Rated 16:9, Color, English (5.1) Run Time: 160 min Director: Jason Horton Production Year: 2013 Street Date: 4/14/15

5% PREORDER DISCOUNT 7

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Comp to: Love and Basketball, Woman Thou Art Loosed on the 7th Day, Think Like a Man

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URBAN DRAMA

Order Date: March 3, 2015

2-DVD SET AT A NEW VALUE PRICE FROM WELL-KNOWN URBAN PRODUCTION TEAM LATINA NOVELLA

A hilarious comedy that follows the lives and sexual exploits of three Latina women!

In the tradition of Telemundo-style soap operas, this story examines the complex and entertaining world of young Latinas dating.

Starring Katherine Vélez (La Saga: Negocio de Familia),Griselda Chavez, and Tammy Torres (Do It In Post). Directed by Jason Kirk.

CHEATIN’ HEARTS

This seductive romance follows husband Greg & wife Shawnda who, after six years of marriage, find themselves straying outside their union. Is their love strong enough to overcome any obstacle?

Starring Laila Odom (Zane’s Sex Chronicles), Don Hale Jr., Griselda Chavez, and Latoya Jones.

Directed by Eurika Pratts.

Red-hot urban drama niche genre In-store promotions and flyers

c. 200,000+ consumers

Trailer Promotions

$9.98 SRP

Latina Novella & Cheatin’ Hearts Genre: Urban Drama Studio: Nu Lite Entertainment DVD: NLE 2010 Price Code: F Number of Discs: 2 2-DVD Sleeve, Box Lot 14 NTSC, Region 1, Not Rated 16:9, Color, English (5.1) Run Time: 160 min Director: Jason Kirk & Eurika Pratts Production Year: 2013 Street Date: 4/14/15

5% PREORDER DISCOUNT 7

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Comp to: Love and Basketball, Woman Thou Art Loosed on the 7th Day, Think Like a Man

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