Posted on: May 4, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The DVD/Blu-Ray release of Blood Into Wine, the critically-acclaimed documentary about Tool/Puscifer front man Maynard James Keenan and his Arizona wine exploits, has moved to Sept. 4.

Demand for theatrical screenings in both the U.S. and internationally have far surpassed the film company’s (Dreamy Draw Releasing) initial expectations with engagements in over fifty U.S. cities to date with more being announced daily. International screenings will begin over the summer.

The DVD/Blu-Ray release will have several bonus features including segments on Sacred Geometry, additional footage with Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim (of Adult Swim’s Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!) and a live Puscifer montage.

Blood Into Wine focuses on Keenan and vineyard partner Eric Glomski as they attempt to revolutionize the U.S. wine industry by creating a new wine region in Northern Arizona. The film also features Milla Jovovich, Patton Oswalt, Bob Odenkirk, Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim as well as live music performances and comedy.

Quotes about Blood Into Wine:

“The frisson between his [Keenan] well-crafted personal mystique and the way the film presents him as a dedicated new winemaker learning his craft is intriguing.” – Los Angeles Times

“…a rock ‘n roll version of Sideways.” – FilmCritic.com

“As Blood into Wine makes clear, the 45-year-old Mr. Keenan isn’t a musical celebrity who lent his name to a product. He gets down into the soil to plant and destem vines and pick grapes. He’s learned oenology with painstaking deliberation.” – Wall St. Journal

“It’s a behind-the-curtain peek at a notoriously publicity-shy celebrity, but more than that, it’s a fascinating look at pioneers braving the Arizona elements to create drinkable art.” – San Diego CityBeat

Upcoming screenings:

Burlington, VT – May 14 to 20 – Merrill’s Roxy Cinema
Cleveland, OH – May 21 & 28 – Cleveland Museum of Art
Flagstaff, AZ – May 22 – Orpheum Theatre
Grand Rapids, MI – June 17 – Wealthy Theate
Milwaukee, WI – May 20 – Times Cinema
Missoula, MT – May 7 – The Wilma Theatre
Modesto, CA – May 14 to 15 – The State Theatre of Modesto
Nantucket, MA – May 17 to 20 & 22 to 24 – Starlight Theatre
New York, NY – May 27 (w/Special Guests doing Q&A) – City Winery NYC
Peoria, IL – Apr. 16 to May 15 – Peoria Theatre
Sacramento, CA – June 10 – The Crest Theatre
Three Oaks, MI – May 6 – Vickers Theatre
Winston-Salem, NC – May 21 to 22 – a/perture Cinema

View the trailer on iTunes, Zune/Xbox and at www.bloodintowine.com

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