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November 25, 2011

Help, The


Synopsis
Change begins withia whisper.

The #1 New York Times best seller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast. Led by Emma Stone, Academy Award(R)-nominated Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress, Doubt, 2008), Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard, The Help is an inspirational, courageous and empowering story about very different, extraordinary women in the 1960s South who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project -- one that breaks society's rules and puts them all at risk. Filled with poignancy, humor and hope -- and complete with compelling never-before-seen bonus features -- The Help is a timeless, universal and triumphant story about the ability to create change.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Sissy Spacek
• Cicely Tyson
• Allison Janney
• Bryce Dallas Howard
• Viola Davis
• Emma Stone
• Jessica Chastain
• Anna Camp
• Mike Vogel
• Brian Kerwin
• Chris Lowell

Writers:
• Tate Taylor

Directors:
• Tate Taylor

Guard, The



Synopsis
The Guard s a comedic, fish out of water tale of murder, blackmail, drug trafficking and rural police corruption. Two cops (Gleeson and Cheadle) one an unorthodox Irish policeman and the other, a straitlaced FBI agent, must join forces to take on an international drug-smuggling gang.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Liam Cunningham
• Fionnula Flanagan
• Don Cheadle
• Brendan Gleeson
• Mark Strong
• David Wilmot

Writers:
• John Michael McDonagh

Producers:
• Ed Guiney
• Chris Clark
• Andrew Lowe

Directors:
• John Michael McDonagh

Texas Killing Fields


Synopsis
Once in... there's no way out.

Inspired by true events, this tense and haunting thriller follows Detective Souder (Sam Worthington), a homicide detective in a small Texas town, and his partner, transplanted New York City cop Detective Heigh (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) as they track a sadistic serial killer dumping his victims' mutilated bodies in a nearby marsh locals call The Killing Fields. Despite his partner's warnings, Detective Heigh sets out to investigate the crimes. Before long, the killer changes the game and begins hunting the detectives, teasing them with possible clues at the crime scenes while always remaining one step ahead. When familiar local girl Anne (Chloe Grace Moretz) goes missing, the detectives find themselves racing against time to catch the killer and save the young girl's life.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Chloe Grace Moretz
• Jessica Chastain
• Jeffrey Dean Morgan
• Sam Worthington
• Stephen Graham
• Jason Clarke

Devil's Double, The



Synopsis
Based onia true story.

Based on a shocking true story, The Devil's Double follows the riveting journey of Latif, a man forced to become the body double of Saddam Hussein's ruthless son, Uday. Thrust into the debauched life of fast cars, easy women, and limitless power, Latif becomes virtually indistinguishable from the feared "Black Prince." As war threatens Uday's gangster regime, Latif realizes he must escape from the devil's den - or die trying.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Dominic Cooper
• Ludivine Sagnier

Writers:
• Michael Thomas

Producers:
• Catherine Vandeleene
• Paul Breuls
• Emjay Rechsteiner
• Michael John Fedun

Directors:
• Lee Tamahori

Cowboys & Aliens



Synopsis
A stranger (Daniel Craig) with no memory of his past stumbles into the hardscrabble desert down of Absolution. The only hint to his history is a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist. What he discovers is that the people of Absolution don't welcome strangers and nobody makes a move on its streets unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford). It's a town that lives in fear. But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky. Screaming down with breathtaking velocity and blinding lights to abduct the helpless one by one, these mysterious visitors challenge everything the residents have ever known. Now, the stranger they rejected is their only hope for salvation.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Olivia Wilde
• Harrison Ford
• Daniel Craig

Directors:
• Jon Favreau

November 22, 2011

One Day



Synopsis
After one day together, July 15th, 1988, their college graduation Emma Morley (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew (Jim Sturgess) begin a friendship that lasts a lifetime. She's a working-class girl who dreams of making the world a better place. He's a wealthy charmer who thinks the world is his playground. Somewhere over the next two decades, these two very different people realize that the love they've been hoping for has been there for them all along. Directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education) and based on the bestselling novel by David Nicholls, it's a touching story critics call "a smart and endearing romantic comedy." (US Weekly)

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Anne Hathaway
• Jodie Whittaker
• Jim Sturgess
• Rafe Spall
• Tom Mison

Directors:
• Lone Scherfig.

Hangover, The: Part II




Synopsis
Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and Doug (Justin Bartha) travel to exotic Thailand for Stu's wedding. What could go wrong? Director Todd Phillips' explosively funny follow-up to his award-winning smash hit demonstrates that though what happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, what happens in Bangkok can hardly be imagined!

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Jeffrey Tambor
• Paul Giamatti
• Zach Galifianakis
• Bradley Cooper
• Ed Helms
• Ken Jeong
• Justin Bartha

Writers:
• Todd Phillips
• Craig Mazin
• Scot Armstrong

Producers:
• Todd Phillips
• Dan Goldberg

Directors:
• Todd Phillips

Atlas Shrugged: Part One



Synopsis
Ayn Rand's timeless novel of rational self-interest comes to life for a new millennium. The year is 2016, and America is on the verge of economic disaster. The greatest citizens are being targeted, and dark forces are working to bring about America's final days. Our only hope for salvation lies with Dagny Taggart and Henry Rearden, rugged individualists whose bold ideas may have the power to spark a revolution and reclaim to the American Dream.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Michael Lerner
• Taylor Schilling
• Rebecca Wisocky
• Jon Polito
• Paul Johansson
• Michael O'Keefe
• Matthew Marsden
• Armin Shimerman
• Graham Beckel
• Jsu Garcia
• Geoff Pierson
• Patrick Fischler
• Neill Barry
• Grant Bowler
• Edi Gathegi

Writers:
• John Aglialoro
• Brian Patrick O'Toole

Producers:
• John Aglialoro
• Harmon Kaslow

Directors:
• Paul Johansson

Authors:
• Ayn Rand

November 19, 2011

Paranormal Entity


Synopsis
Twenty-three year old, Thomas Finley was arrested for the murder of his nineteen-year old sister, Samantha, as well as the murder of fifty-two year old, Edgar Laruen, a Professor and paranormal investigator.

In the early morning hours, Police were called to the scene by Thomas Finley himself. He was found inside with his sister's body cradled in his arms.

After questioning, Thomas was taken into custody. In his police statement, Thomas claimed that the victims were attacked by a demonic entity of unknown origin. Days later, he committed suicide.

It is the opinion of those closely related to the family, that this video found at the scene be shown to the public as a final statement to what actually happened inside the Finley home in those final days.

Nutcracker: The Untold Story


Experience the classic holiday tale of the Nutcracker brought to life like you have never seen it before. This all-new film features a highly-acclaimed cast including; Elle Fanning, Nathan Lane, Frances de la Tour and John Turturro. Join Mary on a magical adventure when her toy nutcracker comes to life and whisks her away to a magical kingdom filled with fantastical toys, sugar plums and dancing fairies. Mary soon discovers the evil Rat King is threatening the kingdom and in order to save the Nutcracker, Mary must uncover a hidden secret to free the prince and restore his kingdom. Based on the story that inspired Russian composer Tchaikovsky to create the music for the iconic ballet, the film includes eight new exciting songs written by Oscar-winning lyricist Tim Rice (The Lion King, Evita).

Actors: Elle Fanning, Nathan Lane, John Turturro, Frances de la Tour, Richard E. Grant
Directors: Andrey Konchalovskiy

Not Another Not Another Movie


Synopsis: The worst studio in Hollywood is about to make the biggest spoof movie of all time. Now all they need is brains.

Starring: David Schultz, Ellie Gerber
Supporting actors: James Piper, Jennifer Sciole, Michael Madsen, Ellen Albertini Dow, Chevy Chase, Burt Reynolds, Vinnie Jones
Directed by: David Murphy

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2


Synopsis
In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Emma Watson
• Rupert Grint
• Daniel Radcliffe
• Maggie Smith
• Gary Oldman
• Alan Rickman
• David Thewlis
• Ralph Fiennes
• Helena Bonham Carter
• Julie Walters
• John Hurt
• Michael Gambon
• Robbie Coltrane
• Warwick Davis
• Jason Isaacs
• Tom Felton
• J.K. Rowling

Writers:
• Steve Kloves

Producers:
• David Heyman
• David Barron

Directors:
• David Yates

Larry Crowne


Synopsis
Academy Award® winners Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts come together for a romantic and optimistic comedy about how it's never too late to reinvent yourself. When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne (Hanks) enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher (Roberts). Now this simple guy will discover that when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might find your reason to live.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Julia Roberts
• Tom Hanks

Directors:
• Tom Hanks

Half Moon


Synopsis
There's something more dangerous prowling the streets tonight.

Rose is a down-on-her-luck prostitute who's short on cash. When she hears of a mysterious client named Jacob who pays a large sum of money for one night in a hotel, she goes against her better judgment and takes the assignment. At the hotel, Jacob proves to be a strange client: he's willing to pay up front, and more interested in honest conversation than anything else. Then, just as Rose begins to feel at ease, she learns that her latest trick is about to undergo a transformation by the light of the full moon - and she's about find herself trapped in close quarters with a terrifying monster.
This taut and clever supernatural horror film breaks genre conventions by building realistic characters and erotic tension as it cranks up the suspense. Featuring Tori Black in a breakout role as Rose, Half Moon will sink its fangs into you and not let you go till its bloody, hair-raising climax.


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Tori Black
• Marek Matousek
Producers:
• Tori Black

Change-Up, The


Synopsis
Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman star in the outrageous comedy from the director of Wedding Crashers and the writers of The Hangover. One drunken night, two friends admit that they wish they had the other's life. Mitch (Reynolds) thinks Dave has it all: a beautiful, loving family and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. But Dave (Bateman) thinks Mitch's stress-free life without obligation or consequence is the real dream come true. The next morning they wake up, hung-over, in each other's bodies, and proceed to freak out! With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each other's lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back.ulties.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Leslie Mann
• Olivia Wilde
• Ryan Reynolds
• Jason Bateman

Penguins Of Madagascar, The: All-Nighter Before Christmas


Synopsis
The Penguins of Madagascar are back in their first-ever holiday special, The All-Nighter Before Christmas. The zoo is closed for Christmas Eve and the Penguins are on a very merry mission to throw a Kids-mas celebration for the littlest zoosters. But when everything turns to chaos, Skipper realizes the only one who can help them is Santa - but can they find him before time runs out?

Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It


Synopsis
For 13-year-old goth girl Cassie, fitting into a new school and neighborhood isn't easy, but she entertains herself by playing pranks on the "popular" kids and her little brother, Max. As Halloween approaches, Cassie's search for scares leads her to a mysterious Halloween store and an unusual book called The Evil Thing. When Max begs her to read the book to him, Cassie finally gives in, ignoring the warning "Do Not Read Aloud." But it's when they get to the last page of the book and its clear warning about the Evil Thing - "Don't Think About It" - that the spooky adventure really begins.
Starring Emily Osment and Cody Linley of Hannah Montana, Brittany Elizabeth Curran of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and the quintessential movie villain, SAW's Tobin Bell, R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It is sure to put a shiver in your spine!


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Emily Osment
• Brittany Elizabeth Curran
• Tobin Bell
• Cody Linley

Writers:
• Billy Brown
• Dan Angel

Producers:
• Bill Siegler

Directors:
• Alex Zamm

Metal Tornado


Metal objects are consumed by magnetic tornadoes wreaking havoc everywhere. No one seems able to stop them.

Director: Gordon Yang
Writers: Gordon Yang (story), Jason Bourque (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
Stars: Greg Evigan, Sophie Gendron and John Maclaren

Spooky Buddies


Synopsis
Disney's irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them far across town to a mysterious mansion where something very spooky is going on. With the help of some unexpected new friends -- including a friendly ghost -- this exciting adventure is howling-good Buddy fun.
In a race against a no-good hound, the Buddies and their new friends, Pip, Zelda, Rodney and Skip, must stop Warwick the Warlock -- and save the world from his dastardly deeds.

Overflowing with action, humor, and a bag full of bonus features, Spooky Buddies is a spooktacular adventure that treats you to a celebration of friendship and teamwork your whole family will enjoy.


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Harland Williams
• G. Hannelius
• Skyler Gisondo
• Elisa Donovan
• Debra Jo Rupp
• Jennifer Elise Cox
• Sierra McCormick
• Tim Conway
• Diedrich Bader
• Rance Howard
• Ryan Stiles
• Frankie Jonas
• Pat Finn
• Tucker Albrizzi
• Nico Ghisi
• Jake Johnson
• Ty Panitz
• Sage Ryan
• Charles Henry Wyson

Writers:
• Anna McRoberts
• Robert Vince

Producers:
• Anna McRoberts
• Robert Vince

Directors:
• Robert Vince

Retreat


Kate and Martin escape from personal tragedy to an Island Retreat. Cut off from the outside world, their attempts to recover are shattered when a Man is washed ashore, with news of airborne killer disease that is sweeping through Europe.

Director: Carl Tibbetts
Writers: Janice Hallett, Carl Tibbetts
Stars: Jamie Bell, Cillian Murphy and Thandie Newton