New Album Releases: LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL

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Artist:
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Genre:
Country

Total Time:
53:52

Record Label:
Fantasy Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
August 25, 2017

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New Soundtracks: AGE OF EMPIRES - DEFINITIVE EDITION (Todd Masten)

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Composer:
Todd Masten

Total Time:
65:13

Label:
Microsoft Studios Music

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
August 22, 2017

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LOGAN LUCKY Trailers, Clips, Images and Posters

The heist comedy "Logan Lucky" marks Steven Soderbergh's return to the director's chair after a four-year hiatus. The last film he directed was the 2013 biopic "Behind the Candelabra".

The film stars Channing Tatum, Adam Driver and Riley Keough as three siblings who decide to pull off a heist at the Charlotte Motor Speedway during the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race on Memorial Day weekend. The ensemble cast also includes Daniel Craig, Katie Holmes, Katherine Waterston, Dwight Yoakam, Seth MacFarlane, Sebastian Stan, Brian Gleeson, Jack Quaid, Hilary Swank, Macon Blair and Farrah Mackenzie.

"Logan Lucky" opened in theaters on August 18th, 2017 and received mostly positive reviews, with most of the praise directed at Soderbergh's direction and the pitch-perfect cast.

The director attempted a new distribution model that aimed to give directors more creative control by cutting out studios and get the money directly to the film itself. Distribution was handled by Soderbergh's own Fingerprint Releasing and the film's $29 million budget was raised by selling off foreign distribution rights, while the prints and advertising costs were covered through a deal with Amazon. The model wasn't quite a big hit as the film opened with only $7.6 million, while Soderbergh said that a $15 million debut would be needed in order to considered as a success. The film grossed another $4.2 million in its second weekend. A major reason for the film's failure to take off might have been Soderbergh's decision to hold back most of the film's advertising until right before its release, which seemed like an effective method, but didn't really pay off in the end.

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New on DVD & Blu-ray: MY COUSIN RACHEL Starring Rachel Weisz and Sam Claflin

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Product Description: Passion overtakes reason in this dark and layered romance – based on Daphne du Maurier's classic novel – starring Oscar Winner Rachel Weisz. Believing his mysterious, beautiful cousin Rachel (Weisz) murdered the man who raised him, Philip (Sam Claflin), a young Englishman, plots revenge against her. But, despite evidence that Rachel might be a killer, Philip finds himself falling deeply in love with her in this visually stunning, tension-laced film.

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New Soundtracks: SUDDEN STRIKE 4 (Peter Antovszki)

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Composer:
Peter Antovszki

Total Time:
41:33

Label:
Kalypso Media

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
August 25, 2017

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New Album Releases: GALAKTIKON II - BECOME THE STORM (Brendon Small)

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Artist:
Brendon Small

Genre:
Metal

Total Time:
51:02

Record Label:
Megaforce

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
August 25, 2017

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New Games: RESIDENT EVIL - REVELATIONS Re-Release (PC, PS4, Xbox One)

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Video Game Description: The fear that was originally brought to players in Resident Evil Revelations returns redefined for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.

Genre: Action, Survival Horror

Publisher: Capcom

Developer: Capcom

Rating: M for Mature (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language)

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New on DVD & Blu-ray: BAYWATCH Starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron

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Product Description: When a dangerous crime wave hits the beach, legendary Lt. Mitch Buchannon (Dwayne Johnson, The Fate of the Furious) leads his elite squad of badass lifeguards on a mission to prove you don't have to wear a badge to save the bay. Joined by a trio of hot-shot recruits including former Olympian Matt Brody (Zac Efron, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising), they'll ditch the surf and go deep undercover to take down a ruthless businesswoman (Priyanka Chopra, TV's "Quantico"), whose devious plans threaten the future of the bay.

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New Album Releases: FIFTH HARMONY (Fifth Harmony)

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Artist:
Fifth Harmony

Genre:
Pop

Total Time:
33:03

Record Label:
Syco Music/Epic

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
August 25, 2017

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New Soundtracks: BIRTH OF THE DRAGON (Reza Safinia, H. Scott Salinas)

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Composer:
Reza Safinia
H. Scott Salinas

Conducted by
Arturo Rodriguez

Performed by
Slovak National Symphony Orchestra

Total Time:
47:12

Label:
Lakeshore Records

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
August 25, 2017

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THE TICK (2017) Series Trailer, Clips, Featurette, Images and Posters

"The Tick" is a new series based on the comic book of the same name created by Ben Edlund. The show follows a superhero dressed as a blue tick (Peter Serafinowicz) who befriends a mild-mannered accountant with no superpowers (Griffin Newman), and together they embark on a mission to battle an apparently long-dead supervillian called "The Terror" (Jackie Earle Haley).

The series also stars Valorie Curry, Ryan Woodle, Yara Martinez, Scott Speiser, Michael Cerveris, Brendan Hines and Alan Tudyk.

The pilot episode of "The Tick" premiered on Amazon Video on August 18th, 2016, and the complete six-episode first season was released on August 25th, 2017.

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Weekly Summary, August 21-27, 2017

This post contains all the news, trailers, movie clips, DVD/Blu-Ray releases and many more, that you may have missed in the last seven days, arranged in an accessible manner. Just browse and click the article titles you want to read. Read the full article to check out the weekly summary.

Box-Office Report: HITMAN'S BODYGUARD Holds At #1 During Catastrophic Box-Office Weekend

The action-comedy "The Hitman's Bodyguard" is still #1 in its second week in theaters, but can't really brag about it as this past weekend has been the worst in over 15 years. New arrivals "Birth of the Dragon" and "Leap" are among the casualties.

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New Games: THE ESCAPISTS 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One)

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Video Game Description: Craft, Steal, Brawl and Escape! It’s time to bust out of the toughest prisons in the world as you return to the life of an inmate in The Escapists 2, now with multiplayer! Have you got what it takes to escape?

Genre: Simulation, Strategy

Publisher: Team17 Digital Ltd

Developer: Team17 Digital Ltd, Mouldy Toof Studios

Rating: T for Teen (Mild Suggesdtive Themes, Mild Violence)

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New Album Releases: VILLAINS (Queens of the Stone Age)

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Artist:
Queens of the Stone Age

Genre:
Rock

Total Time:
48:00

Record Label:
Matador Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
August 25, 2017

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New Soundtracks: 68 KILL (Frank Ilfman, James Griffiths)

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Composer:
Frank Ilfman
James Griffiths

Total Time:
61:17

Label:
Varese Sarabande

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
August 25, 2017

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In Theaters: BIRTH OF THE DRAGON, LEAP, GOOD TIME and ALL SAINTS

This week in theaters there are quite a few wide and semi-wide releases, including the Bruce Lee action biopic "Birth of a Dragon", the animated film "Leap", the crime drama "Good Time" starring Robert Pattinson and the faith-based drama "All Saints".

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New Games: F1 2017 (PC, PS4, Xbox One)

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Video Game Description: Win the 2017 World Championship, break every record in the fastest ever F1 cars, and race some of the most iconic F1 cars of the last 30 years. With an even deeper ten year Career, more varied gameplay in the new ‘Championships’ mode, and a host of other new features both online and offline.

Genre: Racing, Simulation, Sports

Publisher: Codemasters, Feral Interactive (Mac)

Developer: Codemasters, Feral Interactive (Mac)

Rating: E for Everyone

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New Soundtracks: GAME OF THRONES Season 7 (Ramin Djawadi)

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Composer:
Ramin Djawadi

Total Time:
74:12

Label:
WaterTower Music

Purchasing Links:
CD, iTunes

Release Date
August 25, 2017

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THE LAST SHIP Season 4 Trailer, Promos, Images and Poster

The fourth season of the action-drama series "The Last Ship" premiered its first two episodes on August 20th, 2017. The series has been renewed for a 10-episode fifth season.

Created by Steven Kane and Hank Steinberg, and executive-produced by Michael Bay, the show follows the crew of U.S. Navy destroyer USS Nathan James, who must find a way to save humanity after a global pandemic kills over 80% of the world's population. The new season finds the crew dealing with yet another global disaster in the aftermath of the failed coup attempt in America.

The cast includes Eric Dane, Adam Baldwin, Charles Parnell, Bridget Regan, Fay Masterson, Travis Van Winkle, Marissa Neitling, Christina Elmore, Kevin Michael Martin, Jocko Sims and Ben Cho.

The next episode of "The Last Ship" Season 4, titled "Bread and Circuses", will air on August 27th on TNT.

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New Games: MATTERFALL (PlayStation 4)

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Video Game Description: A Matter of Life and Death. Blast through explosive waves of contemporary arcade action in this rapid-fire twin stick shooter. As a hero-for-hire, survive high-intensity side-scrolling war zones in vertical cities overrun by mysterious “smart matter”. Weaponize alien tech to destroy enemies infected by deadly Red Matter – and control Blue Matter to manipulate the world and forge the path forward.

Genre: Action, Third-Person Shooter

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Developer: Housemarque

Rating: E for Everyone 10 and Older (Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language)

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New Soundtracks: 8 ASSASSINS (Various Artists)

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Composer:
Various Artists

Total Time:
111:53

Label:
Cleopatra

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
August 18, 2017

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New Games: MADDEN NFL 18 (PS4, Xbox One)

Madden NFL 18 - PlayStation 4

Video Game Description: This is Madden like you’ve never seen it. Powered by the Frostbite engine, Madden NFL 18 introduces Longshot, a football redemption story you can play. Your decisions lead forgotten prospect, Devin Wade on the pursuit to fulfill his NFL dream in the first ever Madden story mode. Team up and dominate the gridiron with your friends in MUT Squads and play each matchup to your liking new Play Styles: Arcade, Simulation, and Competitive. Play the best real-world NFL matchups each week in Play Now Live! New stadium exteriors surrounded by vast cityscapes bring the spectacle of NFL gameday to life in the most photorealistic game to date.

Genre: Sports, Football, Simulation

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Electronic Arts

Rating: E for Everyone (Comic Mischief, Mild Violence, Mild Language)

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New Soundtracks: RIVERDALE - Original Score (Blake Neely)

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Composer:
Blake Neely

Total Time:
78:04

Label:
La-La Land Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
July 18, 2017

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THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE Trailers, Clips, Featurette, Images and Posters

"The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature" is a sequel to the 2014 animated feature "The Nut Job". The protagonist, Surly Squirrel (voiced by Will Arnett) is back and joins forces with his park friends to stop Oakton City's mayor from destroying their home to make way for a dysfunctional amusement park.

Directed by Cal Brunker ("Escape from Planet Earth"), the film also features the voices of Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Jackie Chan, Bobby Moynihan, Bobby Cannavale, Isabela Moner, Jeff Dunham, Peter Stormare and Gabriel Iglesias.

"The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature" opened in theaters on August 11th, 2017 and was universally panned by critics. It also failed to make an impression at the box-office, opening with $8.3 million, a severe drop from the $25.7 million grossed by the first film in its opening weekend.

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New Games: UNCHARTED - THE LOST LEGACY (PS4)

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Video Game Description: From critically acclaimed developers Naughty Dog comes the first standalone adventure in UNCHARTED franchise history led by fan-favorite character, Chloe Frazer.

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Developer: Naughty Dog

Rating: T for Teen (Violence, Blood, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Language)

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New Soundtracks: SHARKNADO 5 (Christopher Cano, Chris Ridenhour)

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Composer:
Christopher Cano
Chris Ridenhour

Total Time:
75:01

Label:
BMG

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
August 18, 2017

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New on DVD and Blu-ray: August 22, 2017

The new DVD and Blu-ray releases for the week of August 22nd, 2017 include the Marvel sequel "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and the sci-fi actioner "Kill Switch" starring Dan Stevens. The TV series offerings are somewhat more varied and they include new seasons of "Ash Vs. Evil Dead", "Daredevil", "Lucifer", "Supergirl", "The Walking Dead" and the first season of "Jessica Jones".

Among the classics available on Blu-ray this week we have "Barton Fink", a 15th Anniversary Edition of "Whale Rider" (for the first time on Blu-ray), Criterion Collection editions for "La Poison" and "Sid & Nancy", and a limited edition steelbook for the horror film "Society".

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New Games: DINO FRONTIER (PlayStation 4)

Video Game Description: Dino Frontier is a virtual reality simulation where players assume the role of Big Mayor. They must carefully balance resources while growing their town and surviving bandit attacks. Wild dinosaurs roam the land acting as both dangerous foe and tantalizing asset.

Genre: Strategy, Tycoon

Publisher: Uber Entertainment

Developer: Uber Entertainment

Rating: T for Teen (Violence)

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New Soundtracks: PATTI CAKE$ (Jason Binnick, Geremy Jasper)

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Composer:
Jason Binnick
Geremy Jasper

Total Time:
39:34

Label:
Universal Records

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
August 18, 2017

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Weekly Summary, August 14-20, 2017

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New Music Album Releases: August 18, 2017

The week of August 18, 2017 features new music album releases from Grizzly Bear, Steven Wilson, Neil Young, Shleby Lynne & Allison Moorer, Cloakroom, Neck Deep, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Riley Green, Josh Abbott Band, Brand New and Travis Greene.

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Weekend Box-Office: THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD Tops the Charts While LOGAN LUCKY Gets Left Behind

The action comedy "The Hitman's Bodyguard" effortlessly secured the top spot at the box-office over the weekend as the overall market is still behind 2016. Meanwhile, new arrival "Logan Lucky", Steven Soderbergh's return to the director's chair, fell behind and ended up being a disappointment.

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HALT AND CATCH FIRE Season 4 Trailer, Promos, Featurettes, Images and Poster

AMC premiered the first two episodes of the fourth and final season of the period drama series "Halt and Catch Fire" on August 19th, 2017. Created by Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers, the show offers dramatized insight into the personal computer revolution of the 1980s and the rise of the World Wide Web in the early 1990s.

The fourth season focuses on the expansion of the Internet outside of research institutions to the massses, and the invention of the web browser. Anna Chlumsky ("Veep") joins the cast as Chief Ontologist Dr. Katie Herman.

The series stars Lee Pace, Scott McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, Kerry Bishe, Toby Huss, Annabeth Gish, Kathryn Newton and Susanna Skaggs.

The next episode of "Halt and Catch Fire" will air on August 26th, 2017.

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New Games: SONIC MANIA (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch)

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Video Game Description: Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics. Multiple playable characters give you the ability to go explosively fast as Sonic, soar as Tails, or power through tough obstacles with Knuckles’ brute strength. You can re-live the Sonic of the past with an exciting new twist on classic zones while fighting against new bosses and Dr. Eggman’s evil robot army. Go head to-head with players in Competition Mode or play in Co-Op Mode with a friend. Sonic Mania was developed by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, and PagodaWest Games in collaboration with Sonic Team. Welcome to Sonic Mania!

Genre: Arcade, Action, Platformer

Publisher: SEGA

Developer: SegaSoft, Sega, PagodaWest Games

Rating: E for Everyone (Mild Cartoon Violence)

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New Soundtracks: LOGAN LUCKY (Various Artists)

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Composer:
Various Artists

Total Time:
48:24

Label:
Milan Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
August 18, 2017

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THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD Trailers, Clips, Featurette, Images and Posters

Directed by Patrick Hughes ("Red Hill", "The Expendables 3"), the action comedy "The Hitman's Bodyguard" stars Ryan Reynolds as a top tier bodyguard, who is tasked with guarding his nemesis, one of the world's most notorious hitmen (Samuel L. Jackson), so he can testify at the International Court of Justice against a ruthless Belarus dictator (Gary Oldman) accused of crimes against of humanity.

The film also stars Salma Hayek, Elodie Yung, Joaquim de Almeida, Kirsty Mitchell and Richard E. Grant. The screenplay was written by Tom O'Connor ("Fire With Fire"), and was on the 2011 Black List, Hollywood's list of top unproduced scripts.

"The Hitman's Bodyguard" opened in theaters on August 18th, 2017 and received mixed reviews from critics, who enjoyed the chemistry between Reynolds and Jackson, but hated the cliched plot. The film has grossed $8 million in its first day at the box-office and is expected to finish the weekend somewhere around $20 million.

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New Games: OBSERVER (PC, PS4, Xbox One)

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Video Game Description: The year is 2084. If you somehow survived the Nanophage, odds are you were killed in the War. Those who live have turned to drugs, VR, neural implants— anything to distract themselves from this new reality. You are Daniel Lazarski, an elite neural detective known as an Observer, and part of a corporate-funded police unit whose purpose is to hack and invade suspects’ minds. In this future, anything you think, feel, or remember can be used against you in a court of law.

When you receive a mysterious message from your estranged son, a high-level engineer for the almighty Chiron Corporation, you journey to the seedy Class C slums of Krakow to investigate. But as you hack into the unstable minds of criminals and victims to look for clues, you are forced to relive their darkest fears. How far will you go to discover the truth?

With cyberpunk legend Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner) as Detective Lazarski, >observer_ is a first-person psychological horror story that focuses on a dark, dystopian setting. Developed by Bloober Team, the creators of Layers of Fear, >observer_ is a horror experience meant for mature audiences. What you see will disturb you.

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Aspyr

Developer: Bloober Team

Rating: M for Mature (Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Partial Nudity, Drug Reference, Strong Language)

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New Soundtracks: THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD (Atli Orvarsson)

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Composed and conducted by:
Atli Orvarsson

Total Time:
49:44

Label:
Milan Records

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
August 18, 2017

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