Action Thriller ‘The Weapon’ Due Digitally Feb. 17, on DVD March 28

The action thriller The Weapon will be available in select theaters, via on demand and for digital purchase Feb. 17, and on DVD March 28 from Lionsgate.

The film stars Tony Schiena, AnnaLynne McCord (TV’s “Power Book III: Raising Kanan”), Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Jack Kesy (Deadpool 2, TV’s “Claws”), Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (TV’s “American Crime Story,” Jerry Maguire) and Oscar nominee Bruce Dern.

Schiena is Dallas, a one-man killing machine on a mysterious rampage. His attacks on biker gangs and meth labs anger the Vegas mob boss who’s holding Dallas’s girlfriend hostage. But who is Dallas working for? Even torture won’t make him talk — and he won’t stop until justice is served.

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Lionsgate Releasing MMA Actioner ‘Born a Champion’ in January

Lionsgate will release the inspirational mixed martial arts action film Born a Champion through digital retailers, in select theaters and on demand Jan. 22, and on Blu-ray Disc and DVD Jan. 26.

Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints) stars as a former Marine who loses a blood-soaked jujitsu match in Dubai to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch, motivating the aging underdog to get back into shape to claim revenge.

The cast also includes Dennis Quaid and Katrina Bowden (“30 Rock”).

Blu-ray and DVD extras include a director’s commentary and two scenes with alternate music scores.