Cyclops

Synopsis
The Rise Of Cyclops... Is The Fall Of Rome!

It is the pinnacle of the Roman Empire, a time of mighty gladiators, lusty women, and a ferocious one-eyed monster that slaughters those foolish enough to enter his forest domain. But the corrupt Emperor Tiberius (Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts) has a plan to please the bloodlust of the people: Capture the creature and unleash him in the arena against his condemned slaves, including wrongfully imprisoned general Marcus Romulus (Kevin Stapleton of One Life To Live). Now the ultimate battle between man and beast is about to begin... and Rome will taste the full fury of hell unleashed. Frida Farrell co-stars in this over-the-top action epic, now featuring scenes of carnage too intense for broadcast television!

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Eric Roberts
• Frida Farrell
• Kevin Stapleton
• Craig Archibald
• Mike Straub

Writers:
• Frances Doel

Producers:
• Julie Corman
• Roger Corman

Directors:
• Declan O'Brien

Columbus Day

Synopsis
After the heist of his life, a thief hides out in a city park as he plans to strike a deal and unload the stolen goods. There, he behinds an unusual friendship with a precocious boy, prompting him to each via phone to his ex-wife and estranged daughter, who he hopes will reunite with him now that he about to be rich. As his business deal begins to unravel, he fights to keep the kid out of harm's way and escape to Florida to join up with his family.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Wilmer Valderrama
• Marg Helgenberger
• Val Kilmer
• Bobb'e J. Thompson

Writers:
• Charles Burmeister

Producers:
• Dana Brunetti
• Kevin Spacey
• Evan Astrowsky

Directors:
• Charles Burmeister

Chrysalis

Synopsis
You may think you've seen it before, but debut feature director Julien Leclercq new delivers a startling combination of eye-popping visuals, shocking twists and explosive action scenes (featuring fight choreographer Alain Figlarz of The Bourne Identity fame) to create the most unique futuristic crime thriller in years. Albert Dupontel (Irreversible), Melanie Thierry (Babylon A.D.), Marthe Keller (Marathon Man) and Patrick Bauchau (The Cell) star in this French cyberpunk sensation that Cinematical hails as "Fresh and visually creative.... Chrysalis is marvelously crafted sci-fi action!"

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Marthe Keller
• Melanie Thierry
• Patrick Bauchau
• Albert Dupontel

Writers:
• Julien Leclercq

Producers:
• Franck Chorot

Directors:
• Julien Leclercq

Tale Of Despereaux, The

Synopsis
Once upon a time...

In the faraway kingdom of Dor lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro, who leads him, at long last, on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness. Based on the heart-warming children's bestselling book and featuring the voice talents of an all-star cast, The Tale of Despereaux is a magical, modern fairytale that's destined to win the hearts of young and old alike.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• William H. Macy
• Kevin Kline
• Tracey Ullman
• Emma Watson
• Dustin Hoffman
• Matthew Broderick

Writers:
• Will McRobb

Directors:
• Sam Fell
• Robert Stevenhagen

Slumdog Millionaire

Synopsis
Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) is just one question away from winning a fortune on India's version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" But how has this uneducated young man from the slums succeeded in providing correct responses to questions that have stumped countless scholars before him? And will he ultimately win it all or lose everything, including his true love?

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Irrfan Khan
• Anil Kapoor
• Madhur Mittal
• Freida Pinto
• Dev Patel

Writers:
• Simon Beaufoy

Directors:
• Danny Boyle

Marley & Me

Synopsis
From the director of The Devil Wears Prada comes a hilarious and heartwarming comedy based on the #1 New York Times best seller Marley & Me.

Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson unleash huge laughs as John and Jenny Grogan, a young couple contemplating the decision to have a baby. Then came Marley...an adorable Labrador pup who flunks obedience school and quickly turns his new home into a disaster area. But as mischievous Marley sees the Grogans through the ups and downs of life and love, they ultimately realize that "the world's worst dog" truly brings out the best in them.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Jennifer Aniston
• Owen Wilson
• Kathleen Turner
• Alan Arkin
• Eric Dane

Writers:
• Don Roos
• Scott Frank

Directors:
• David Frankel

Doubt

Synopsis
From Miramax Films comes one of the most honored and acclaimed motion pictures of the year, Doubt. Based on the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Doubt is a mesmerizing, suspense-filled drama with four riveting performances from Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis that will have you pinned to the edge of your seat.

Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Streep), the rigid and fear-inspiring principal of the Saint Nicholas Church School, suffers an extreme dislike for the progressive and popular parish priest Father Flynn (Hoffman). Looking for wrongdoing in every corner, Sister Aloysius believes she's uncovered the ultimate sin when she hears Father Flynn has taken a special interest in a troubled boy. But without proof, the only thing certain is doubt.

Nominated for 5 Academy Awards and 6 Critics' Choice awards, there is no DoubtDOUBT it is "One of the best pictures of the year," (USA Today, Rolling Stone, New York Post).

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Philip Seymour Hoffman
• Meryl Streep
• Amy Adams
• Viola Davis

Writers:
• John Patrick Shanley

Producers:
• Scott Rudin
• Mark Roybal

Directors:
• John Patrick Shanley

Bedtime Stories

Synopsis
Funnyman Adam Sandler stars in Walt Disney Pictures' Bedtime Stories, the magical family comedy that's packed with adventure and lots of heart. When Skeeter Bronson (Sandler) babysits his sister's (Courteney Cox) children, his imagination runs wild as he dreams up elaborate bedtime stories - always casting himself as the hero. Entranced, the children add their own ideas to these once-upon-a-time tales of heroics and chivalry. Then...magic happens. These nighttime fantasies become Skeeter's daytime realities, leading him on a real-life adventure in search of his own happy ending. Filled with colorful characters, humor and whimsy, this heartwarming comedy will enchant your entire family again and again.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Adam Sandler
• Guy Pearce
• Lucy Lawless
• Courteney Cox
• Keri Russell
• Teresa Palmer
• Jonathan Pryce
• Russell Brand

Writers:
• Tim Herlihy
• Matt Lopez

Producers:
• Adam Sandler
• Jack Giarraputo
• Andrew Gunn

Directors:
• Adam Shankman

Australia

Synopsis
Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman join forces with visionary director Baz Luhrmann in Australia, an epic and romantic action adventure set on the brink of World War II. When an English aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) travels to this faraway continent, she meets rough-hewn cattle driver (Hugh Jackman) and an enchanting aboriginal child (Brandon Walters). This unlikely trio joins forces and embarks on a transforming journey, driving a herd of cattle across hundreds of miles of the world's most beautiful, yet unforgiving, terrain. When their world is torn apart by powerful enemies, they must try to find each other amidst the bombing of the city of Darwin by the Japanese forces that attacked Pearl Harbor. With this new film, director Baz Luhrmann is painting on a vast canvas, creating a cinematic experience that brings together comedy, romance, drama, adventure and spectacle.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Jack Thompson
• Nicole Kidman
• Hugh Jackman
• Bryan Brown
• David Wenham
• David Gulpilil

Writers:
• Baz Luhrmann
• Ronald Harwood
• Stuart Beattie
• Richard Flanagan

Producers:
• Catherine Knapman
• Baz Luhrmann
• G. Mac Brown

Directors:
• Baz Luhrmann