Marton Csokas (The Lord of the Rings) and Hayley Atwell (Captain America) star

in new cinematic crime thriller

FALCÓN

Makes U.S. Debut on DVD July 2, 2013

“Evocative…stunning” —The Guardian

“Four stars…terrific…intriguing” —Sunday Mail

“Superb” —The Daily Telegraph

“Steamy” —Daily Mail

Silver Spring, MD —Featuring compelling characters, an outstanding ensemble cast, and complex, haunting mysteries, Falcón makes its U.S. debut on DVD on July 2, 2013 from Acorn. The critically acclaimed new crime series stars Marton Csokas (The Lord of the Rings) and Hayley Atwell (The Duchess, Captain America) and is based on the bestselling novels by Robert Wilson. Set in the magnificent Spanish city of Seville, Falcón follows a smart, intuitive detective bent on exposing hard truths and corruption. The British production features a seductive beauty and sinister undercurrent all to its own, along with stunning cinematography and stylish direction. The DVD 2-Disc set includes two feature-length mysteries, plus bonus behind-the-scenes featurettes (32 min.) ($39.99, AcornOnline.com). Falcón premiered in the UK in Nov. 2012 on Sky Atlantic but has not aired in the U.S. yet.

Inspector Jefe Javier Falcón (Marton Csokas) prowls Seville’s serpentine alleys to uncover the malice lurking in the magnificent city. Falcón exposes hard truths and corruption—even when it costs him dearly. In these two feature-length thrillers—The Blind Man of Seville and The Silent and the Damned—Falcón investigates a murder connected to his father’s murky past and the apparent suicide of a businessman whose former misdeeds impact the present. Falcón also contends with his attraction to a glamorous widow (Hayley Atwell) and simmering tensions with his ex-wife, Inés (Emilia Fox, The Pianist), and her handsome, high-flying lover, Judge Esteban Calderón (Santiago Cabrera, Heroes). Other co-stars include Charlie Creed-Miles (Injustice) and Kerry Fox (Cloudstreet) with guest stars Bernard Hill (The Lord of the Rings), Robert Lindsay (G.B.H.), Bill Paterson (Traffik), and Rosie Perez (It Could Happen to You).

Bonus: The Blind Man of Seville: Behind the Scenes (17 min.), Javier Falcón: Behind the Man (6 min.), Falcón’s Seville with Robert Wilson (9 min.), and photo galleries

Street Date: July 2, 2013                  SRP: $39.99  

DVD 2-Disc – 2 feature-length mysteries – Approx. 179 min., plus bonus – SDH subtitles

Contains sexual situations, nudity, violence, graphic images, drug use, and coarse language

Falcón is distributed by ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment is one of the world’s leading international TV distribution, home-entertainment, merchandising and licensing businesses.

An RLJ Entertainment, Inc. brand (NASDAQ: RLJE), Acorn specializes in the best of British television on DVD/Blu-ray. 2013 releases include: Jack Irish starring Guy Pearce, BBC’s The Syndicate, The Fall starring Gillian Anderson, North & South starring Patrick Stewart, Falcón starring Marton Csokas, Jack Taylor starring Iain Glen, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Doc Martin Special Collection, Helen Mirren’s Prime Suspect and Smiley’s People on Blu-ray, Douglas Adams’ Dirk Gently, star-studded Tales of the City: 20^th Anniversary Edition, and more episodes from Foyle’s War, George Gently, New Tricks, Murdoch Mysteries, Midsomer Murders and Vera. Acorn’s DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn at (888) 870-8047 or AcornOnline.com. Select series are streaming at Acorn TV, the first British TV-focused streaming service, at AcornOnline.com/TV

Press Contact: Chad Campbell, 301.608.2115 *138, ccampbell@RLJEntertainment.com