The Legendary McManus Brothers

Troy Duffy, the writer and director of Boondock Saints and Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, is giving fans an amazing opportunity to get there questions answered!

To participate, tweet questions for the cast and filmmakers to @TheSaintsReturn by 5pm EST on Monday, March 8, 2010!

Then tune in to www.ustream.tv/thesaintsreturn Tuesday, March 9 at 8:30pm EST as select questions will be answered in a Q&A with filmmakers and streamed live from The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day Blu-ray and DVD Release Party in NYC.

Ten years after emerging as a cult sensation, “The Boondock Saints” will return to the big screen in a special one-night presentation, The Boondock Saints 10th Anniversary Event, on Thursday, March 11th at 7:30 p.m. local time. Creator, writer and director Troy Duffy will introduce the event and share rare behind-the-scenes experiences and footage as well as exclusive interviews with cast and crew members including Norman Reedus (Murphy MacManus) and Sean Patrick Flanery (Connor MacManus), captured especially for this anniversary celebration. Audiences will also be treated to special performance clips by The Dirges, Ty Stone and Taylor Duffy whose music is part of the upcoming soundtrack to The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, along with a sneak peek into the mobile games, comic books and graphic novel currently in development.

Presented by NCM Fathom, The Boondock Saints, LLC, and Hot Topic, tickets for The Boondock Saints 10th Anniversary Event are available at www.FathomEvents.com and presenting theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, please visit the web site (theaters and participants are subject to change).

“Twenty-ten is already shaping up to be an amazing milestone year for The Boondock Saints and for the millions of fans who have literally carried us to where we are today,” said Duffy. “I know I speak for Sean and Norman as well when I say that it’s going to be a year-long celebration of our connecting with, thanking and entertaining as many fans as possible just for the pure thrill of it all…and it starts on March 11th.”

Initially released in 2000 as a limited engagement to theaters following the Columbine tragedy, “The Boondock Saints” has gained a tremendous cult following, selling more than seven million DVDs to date. Acclaimed by critics and fans alike, “The Boondock Saints” is a story about fraternal twin brothers Connor & Murphy McManus who embark upon a mission to rid Boston of human evil. After killing two members of the Russian mafia in self-defense, these hard-drinking brothers take the law into their own hands. No public outcry is heard and even FBI agent Paul Smecker begins to feel that the brothers are doing a good deed.

“The Boondock Saints” was previously presented by NCM Fathom in 2006 in 130 select theaters.

“’The Boondock Saints’ special event was a hit four years ago as thousands of fans experienced this cult classic in their local movie theaters,” said Dan Diamond, vice president of NCM Fathom. “For those who have only seen this crime thriller on the small screen, this is a unique opportunity to experience it on the big screen like never before with an exclusive retrospective from Troy and the cast members who are part of ‘The Boondock Saints’ decade-long journey.”

The Boondock Saints 10th Anniversary Event will be shown in 457 select movie theaters including, AMC Entertainment Inc., Celebration! Cinema, Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Clearview Cinemas, Georgia Theatre Co., Goodrich Quality Theaters, Hollywood Theaters, Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, National Amusements and Regal Entertainment Group movie theaters, as well as Arlington Theatre (Santa Barbara, CA), Bainbridge 5 (Seattle, WA), The Carolina (Asheville, NC), Palace Cinema 9 (South Burlington, VT) and Penn Cinema (Lititz, PA), through NCM’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network – North America’s largest cinema broadcast network.

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day Blu-ray™ and DVD will be available on March 9. Both the Blu-ray™ and DVD include two commentary tracks with filmmakers & cast, deleted scenes, and two behind-the-scenes featurettes: the making-of documentary “Unprecedented Access: Behind the Scenes” and “Billy Connolly and Troy Duffy: Unedited.” For more information about The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day Blu-ray™ and DVD, please visit www.theboondocksaintsii.com.

‘Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day’ is about to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010!

The sequel to the cult classic continues the tough, stylized cutting edge saga of the MacManus brothers (Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery). The two have been in deep hiding with their father, Il Duce (Billy Connolly), in the quiet valleys of Ireland, far removed from their former vigilante lives.

When word comes that a beloved priest has been killed by sinister forces from deep within the mob, the brothers return to Boston to mount a violent and bloody crusade to bring justice to those responsible. With a new partner in crime (Clifton Collins Jr., Star Trek) and a sexy FBI operative (Julie Benz, TV’s “Dexter”) hot on their trail…the Saints are back!

To celebrate this epic event, Icon Vs. Icon is giving one lucky fan a chance at winning an amazing ‘Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day’ prize pack!

THE PRIZE:
(1) Copy of ‘Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day’ on DVD
(1) ”Boondock Saints II’ Beanie
(1) ’Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day’ Poster

HOW TO ENTER:
To enter send an email to contest@iconvsicon.com with “Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day” in the subject line. Be sure to include your name, age, address, telephone number and…

Important! This is how you win! - In addition to your contact information, you must tell us your favorite scene from ‘Boondock Saints’ or ‘Boondock Saints II:All Saints Day’ and why it tops your list! It’s that easy, so get entered today!

DETAILS:
All entries must be received before 11:59 p.m. EST on March 16th, 2010. Limit one (1) entry per username and person and per email address for the duration of the Entry Period. Multiple entries received from any username or person or e-mail address will be void. Entries generated by script, macro or other automated means or which subvert the entry process are void. Entries that do not contain required entry information are void. This contest is open only to residents of The United States.

Ten years after emerging as a cult sensation, “The Boondock Saints” will return to the big screen in a special one-night presentation, The Boondock Saints 10th Anniversary Event, on Thursday, March 11th, 2010! Get all the details on the event below and…

To celebrate this epic event, we have two posters signed by writer/director Troy Duffy to giveaway courtesy of www.boondocksaints.com.

• The poster (which can be seen above) is The Boondock Saints B&W Connor & Murphy Prayer Poster that measures 39″ x 15″. The poster is signed by writer/director Troy Duffy (One of a kind only available through www.boondocksaints.com)

HOW TO ENTER:
To enter send an email to contest@iconvsicon.com with “Boondock Saints!” in the subject line. Be sure to include your name, age, address, telephone number and…

Important! - In addition to your contact information, you must tell us how you discovered the film and what you love most about it! It’s that easy, so get entered today!

DETAILS:
All entries must be received before 11:59 p.m. EST on March 16th, 2010. Limit one (1) entry per username and person and per email address for the duration of the Entry Period. Multiple entries received from any username or person or e-mail address will be void. Entries generated by script, macro or other automated means or which subvert the entry process are void. Entries that do not contain required entry information are void. This contest is open only to residents of The United States.

Ten years after emerging as a cult sensation, “The Boondock Saints” will return to the big screen in a special one-night presentation, The Boondock Saints 10th Anniversary Event, on Thursday, March 11th at 7:30 p.m. local time. Creator, writer and director Troy Duffy will introduce the event and share rare behind-the-scenes experiences and footage as well as exclusive interviews with cast and crew members including Norman Reedus (Murphy MacManus) and Sean Patrick Flanery (Connor MacManus), captured especially for this anniversary celebration. Audiences will also be treated to special performance clips by The Dirges, Ty Stone and Taylor Duffy whose music is part of the upcoming soundtrack to The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, along with a sneak peek into the mobile games, comic books and graphic novel currently in development.

Presented by NCM Fathom, The Boondock Saints, LLC, and Hot Topic, tickets for The Boondock Saints 10th Anniversary Event are available at  www.FathomEvents.com and presenting theater box offices.  For a complete list of theater locations and prices, please visit the web site (theaters and participants are subject to change).

“Twenty-ten is already shaping up to be an amazing milestone year for The Boondock Saints and for the millions of fans who have literally carried us to where we are today,” said Duffy. “I know I speak for Sean and Norman as well when I say that it’s going to be a year-long celebration of our connecting with, thanking and entertaining as many fans as possible just for the pure thrill of it all…and it starts on March 11th.”

Initially released in 2000 as a limited engagement to theaters following the Columbine tragedy, “The Boondock Saints” has gained a tremendous cult following, selling more than seven million DVDs to date. Acclaimed by critics and fans alike, “The Boondock Saints” is a story about fraternal twin brothers Connor & Murphy McManus who embark upon a mission to rid Boston of human evil.  After killing two members of the Russian mafia in self-defense, these hard-drinking brothers take the law into their own hands. No public outcry is heard and even FBI agent Paul Smecker begins to feel that the brothers are doing a good deed.

“The Boondock Saints” was previously presented by NCM Fathom in 2006 in 130 select theaters.

“’The Boondock Saints’ special event was a hit four years ago as thousands of fans experienced this cult classic in their local movie theaters,” said Dan Diamond, vice president of NCM Fathom. “For those who have only seen this crime thriller on the small screen, this is a unique opportunity to experience it on the big screen like never before with an exclusive retrospective from Troy and the cast members who are part of ‘The Boondock Saints’ decade-long journey.”

The Boondock Saints 10th Anniversary Event will be shown in 457 select movie theaters including, AMC Entertainment Inc., Celebration! Cinema, Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Clearview Cinemas, Georgia Theatre Co., Goodrich Quality Theaters, Hollywood Theaters, Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, National Amusements and Regal Entertainment Group movie theaters, as well as Arlington Theatre (Santa Barbara, CA), Bainbridge 5 (Seattle, WA), The Carolina (Asheville, NC), Palace Cinema 9 (South Burlington, VT) and Penn Cinema (Lititz, PA), through NCM’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network – North America’s largest cinema broadcast network.

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day Blu-ray™ and DVD will be available on March 9. Both the Blu-ray™ and DVD include two commentary tracks with filmmakers & cast, deleted scenes, and two behind-the-scenes featurettes: the making-of documentary “Unprecedented Access: Behind the Scenes” and “Billy Connolly and Troy Duffy: Unedited.” For more information about The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day Blu-ray™ and DVD, please visit www.theboondocksaintsii.com.

Great news for fans as the 1999 cult classic, The Boondock Saints is back in movie theatres nationwide for an exclusive one night event featuring a brand new retrospective on the franchise’s ten year journey!

On Thursday, March 11th at 7:30pm join Troy Duffy, the original creator/Director and Writer, and stars of the film Norman Reedus (Murphy MacManus), Sean Patrick Flanery (Conner MacManus), David Della Rocco, Clifton Collins Jr., Bob Marley, Brian Mahoney and others in celebration of The Boondock Saints 10th Anniversary. Click here for more information and to order tickets to the event in our area >

Don’t miss your opportunity to see the drama unfold on a 40 foot screen with never-before-seen interviews with Troy and cast members. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, decide for yourself whether these Irish brothers are good or evil in their quest for Veritas (truth) and Aequitas (justice).

TICKETS
Tickets on sale Monday, February 1st to The Boondock Saints’ email subscribers and insiders and Friday, February 5th to the general public. See www.BoondockSaints.com for details.

EVENT DETAILS
This event will begin with a special introduction from Troy Duffy, the original creator/Director and Writer of The Boondock Saints.

Audiences will then be treated to the feature where fraternal brothers Connor & Murphy MacManus embark upon a mission to rid Boston of human evil. After killing two members of the Russian mafia in self-defense, these hard-drinking brothers take the law into their own hands. No public outcry is heard and even FBI agent Paul Smecker begins to feel that the brothers are doing a good deed.

The event will conclude with an exclusive interview with Troy, the cast members and others who were and are part of The Boondock Saints’ decade long journey. In addition to this ten year retrospective, there will be a sneak peek into the video games, comics, graphic novels and more that are currently in development. Finally, fans will be treated to special performance clips by The Dirges, Ty Stone and Taylor Duffy whose music is part of the upcoming soundtrack to Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed that it will release The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day on DVD and Blu-ray on March 9, 2010. The Apparation film release has made $10 million at the domestic box office to date.

The sequel to the cult indie film, which remains one of the top-selling DVDs, catches up with the McManus brothers as they return to Boston after being framed for the murder of a priest. Joined by a new accomplice, the Saints exact vengeance on those responsible and discover a deeper plot rooted in their own family’s legacy of violence. Joining original cast members Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, David Della Rocco and Billy Connolly are Clifton Collins Jr., Julie Benz, Peter Fonda and Judd Nelson.

The releases will contain lots of bonus materials and extra features. The DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $27.96, while the Blu-ray will retail for $34.95.

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day releases will feature the following bonus materials:

• Deleted Scenes
• Filmmaker and Cast Commentaries
• “Unprecedented Access: Behind the Scenes” featurette
• “Billy Connolly and Troy Duffy: Unedited” featurette
• “Inside the Vault: The Weapons” (Blu-ray exclusive)
• “The Cast Confesses: Secrets from the Set” (Blu-ray exclusive)
• “The Boondock Saints Hit Comic-Con” (Blu-ray exclusive)
• movieIQ (Blu-ray exclusive)
• BD-Live (Blu-ray exclusive)

Source: IGN

‘Boondock Saints’ fans unite! Are interested in making this 10th Anniversary Celebration of the original, groundbreaking cult film ‘Boondock Saints’ to the big screen in movie theatres nationwide for an exclusive one-night event around St. Patrick’s Day 2010?

If so, demand that it come to the big screen in your hometown! We’re planning to pull out all of the stops for this event with special behind-the-scenes footage, an interview with writer/director Troy Duffy and other special guests and surprises.

It’s up to you to make this event happen! Demand it NOW, post the widget to your personal pages and encourage your friends to do the same!

Spread the word, because the sooner your voice is heard, the sooner we can start making it happen. DEMAND IT HERE! >

More exciting news for fans anxiously awaiting Troy Duffy’s Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day as the action-packed film is set to expand once again on November 25th, 2009.

You can find a complete list of theater listings by clicking here >

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day is written and directed by Troy Duffy. The film stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, Billy Connolly, Clifton Collins Jr., and Julie Benz.

Troy Duffy recently issued a message to the dedicated fans of the franchise who are clamoring for more information about the film’s ever-expanding release.

Here is what he had to say:

BOONDOCK FANS!

Boondock II is scheduled for wider release next week and even further the week after. Hopefully it gets to all of you. But the fans are fueling this thing. You’re in control. As long as you guys keep showing up to the theaters it is presently in, it will spread like a virus. To the fans that “have” and “are currently” showing up, thanks. The fate of the rest of the flock is in your hands!

At this point with all the fan screenings I have attended with various cast members I have gotten to see this thing with about 3,000 fans, all in. Reactions have been off the charts. Personally, I’m a VERY proud Pappa. Victory is ours!

I know this does little to satisfy those of you who want to see it now and can’t but patience, Grasshopper, patience…T.Duff

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Synopsis: The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day is the much-anticipated sequel to the indie cult classic, The Boondock Saints. The film is the continuation of writer/director Troy Duffy’s tough, stylized cutting edge saga of the MacManus brothers (Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery). The two have been in deep hiding with their father, Il Duce (Billy Connolly), in the quiet valleys of Ireland, far removed from their former vigilante lives. When word comes that a beloved priest has been killed by sinister forces from deep within the mob, the brothers return to Boston to mount a violent and bloody crusade to bring justice to those responsible. With a new partner in crime (Clifton Collins Jr., Star Trek) and a sexy FBI operative (Julie Benz, TV’s “Dexter”) hot on their trail…the Saints are back!

Icon Vs. Icon’s ‘Boondock Saints II’ Interviews…

Director Troy Duffy – Click Here >

Sean Patrick Flanery – Click Here >

Norman Reedus – Click Here >

Bob Marley - Click Here >

David Della Rocco – Click Here >

Billy Connolly – Click Here >

Troy Duffy, director of  The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, has issued a message to the dedicated fans of the franchise who are clamoring for more information about the film’s ever-expanding release.

Here is what he had to say:

BOONDOCK FANS!

Boondock II is scheduled for wider release next week and even further the week after. Hopefully it gets to all of you. But the fans are fueling this thing. You’re in control. As long as you guys keep showing up to the theaters it is presently in, it will spread like a virus. To the fans that “have” and “are currently” showing up, thanks. The fate of the rest of the flock is in your hands!

At this point with all the fan screenings I have attended with various cast members I have gotten to see this thing with about 3,000 fans, all in. Reactions have been off the charts. Personally, I’m a VERY proud Pappa. Victory is ours!

I know this does little to satisfy those of you who want to see it now and can’t but patience, Grasshopper, patience…T.Duff

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The film received a expanded release on November 13th that brought the film to additional cities including Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, Detroit, Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Scottsdale, Minneapolis, San Francisco, San Diego, Washington, D.C. and more.

You can find a complete list of theater listings by clicking here >

Speaking for the staff of Icon Vs. Icon, who saw the film last weekend, Boondock II was definitely worth the wait. Boondock fans, be prepared to be blown out of the water!

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day is written and directed by Troy Duffy. The film stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, Billy Connolly, Clifton Collins Jr., and Julie Benz.

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Synopsis: The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day is the much-anticipated sequel to the indie cult classic, The Boondock Saints. The film is the continuation of writer/director Troy Duffy’s tough, stylized cutting edge saga of the MacManus brothers (Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery). The two have been in deep hiding with their father, Il Duce (Billy Connolly), in the quiet valleys of Ireland, far removed from their former vigilante lives. When word comes that a beloved priest has been killed by sinister forces from deep within the mob, the brothers return to Boston to mount a violent and bloody crusade to bring justice to those responsible. With a new partner in crime (Clifton Collins Jr., Star Trek) and a sexy FBI operative (Julie Benz, TV’s “Dexter”) hot on their trail…the Saints are back!

Icon Vs. Icon’s ‘Boondock Saints II’ Interviews…

Director Troy Duffy – Click Here >

Sean Patrick Flanery – Click Here >

Norman Reedus – Click Here >

Bob Marley - Click Here >

David Della Rocco – Click Here >

Billy Connolly – Click Here >

Saints and Sinners is the directorial debut of William Kaufman which focuses on the crime ridden, post-Katrina New Orleans where life on the streets is brutal and the guys at the top are finding all new ways to exploit the decaying city. The film stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Tom Berenge, Johnny Strong and Method Man amongst others.

Check out the trailer for the film below and weigh in with your thoughts.

Synopsis: In lawless storm ravaged New Orleans, beleaguered detective, Sean Riley, is trying to cope with the death of his young son and the abandonment of his wife. Facing a probable suspension from the department, Riley is teamed with a young homicide detective, Will Ganz, to help solve a series of brutal murders that have plunged the city into a major gang war. The two quickly realize there is something far more sinister going on than either could have ever imagined.

Sinner and Saints promo reel from AO on Vimeo.

Source: Quiet Earth

Apparition and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group have announced that they have decided to expand The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day “nationwide to additional markets” on November 13th 2009, due to the demand of the franchise’s dedicated fans.

The wider opening will bring the film to additional cities including Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, Detroit, Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Scottsdale, Minneapolis, San Francisco, San Diego, Washington, D.C. and more.

You can find a complete list of theater listings by clicking here >

In recent ‘Boondock Saints II’ news, director Troy Duffy issued a video message to fans in regards to how to find an official poster for the film. You can get the full details on that straight from the horses mouth at this location >

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day is written and directed by Troy Duffy. The film stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, Billy Connolly, Clifton Collins Jr., and Julie Benz.

Synopsis: The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day is the much-anticipated sequel to the indie cult classic, The Boondock Saints. The film is the continuation of writer/director Troy Duffy’s tough, stylized cutting edge saga of the MacManus brothers (Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery). The two have been in deep hiding with their father, Il Duce (Billy Connolly), in the quiet valleys of Ireland, far removed from their former vigilante lives. When word comes that a beloved priest has been killed by sinister forces from deep within the mob, the brothers return to Boston to mount a violent and bloody crusade to bring justice to those responsible. With a new partner in crime (Clifton Collins Jr., Star Trek) and a sexy FBI operative (Julie Benz, TV’s “Dexter”) hot on their trail…the Saints are back!

Icon Vs. Icon’s ‘Boondock Saints II’ Interviews…

Director Troy Duffy – Click Here >

Sean Patrick Flanery – Click Here >

Norman Reedus – Click Here >

Bob Marley - Click Here >

David Della Rocco – Click Here >

Billy Connolly – Click Here >