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September 9, 2011

Ward, The



Synopsis
Welcome to North Bend Psychiatric Hospital, an isolation ward for disturbed women that holds a terrifying secret. Kristen (Amber Heard), a beautiful but volatile young woman finds herself bruised, cut, drugged and held against her will at the sinister asylum. Trying to gain control of her memory and figure out how she got there, Kristen discovers that a savage ghostly figure roams the halls at night. One by one, the other patients begin to disappear. to survive, Kristen must discover the horrifying truth of the ward.
Legendary director John Carpenter - the mastermind behind Halloween, The Thing and Escape From New York - is back in the suspenseful psychological shocker.


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Amber Heard
• Danielle Panabaker
• Mamie Gummer
• Jared Harris
• Mika Boorem
• Lyndsy Fonseca
• Laura-Leigh

Writers:
• Michael Rasmussen
• Shawn Rasmussen

Producers:
• Doug Mankoff
• Andrew Spaulding
• Peter Block
• Mike Marcus

Directors:
• John Carpenter

Attack The Block


Attack the Block is a fast, funny, frightening action adventure movie that pits a teen gang against an invasion of savage alien monsters. It turns a London housing estate into a sci-fi playground. A tower block into a fortress under siege. And teenage street kids into heroes. It¹s inner city versus outer space.

Trainee nurse Sam is walking home to her flat in a scary South London tower block when she’s robbed by a gang of masked, hooded youths. She’s saved when the gang are distracted by a bright meteorite, which falls from the sky and hits a nearby parked car. Sam flees, just before the gang are attacked by a small alien creature that leaps from the wreckage. The gang chase the creature and kill it, dragging its ghoulish carcass to the top of the block, which they treat as their territory.

While Sam and the police hunt for the gang, a second wave of meteors fall. Confident of victory against such feeble invaders, the gang grab weapons, mount bikes and mopeds, and set out to defend their turf. But this time, the creatures are bigger. Much bigger. Savage, shadowy and bestial, they are hunting their fallen comrade and nothing will stand in their way. The estate is about to become a battleground. And the bunch of no-hope kids who just attacked Sam are about to become her, and the block’s, only hope.

Actors: Nick Frost, Jodie Whittaker, Luke Treadaway
Directors: Joe Cornish

September 3, 2011

X-Men: First Class




Synopsis
X-Men: First Class is the thrilling, eye-opening chapter you've been waiting for... Witness the beginning of the X-Men Universe. Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their superhuman powers for the first time, working together in a desperate attempt to stop the Hellfire Club and a global nuclear war.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• January Jones
• Rose Byrne
• Jennifer Lawrence
• Kevin Bacon
• Oliver Platt
• James McAvoy
• Michael Fassbender

Writers:
• Jane Goldman
• Matthew Vaughn
• Ashley Edward Miller
• Zack Stentz

Producers:
• Bryan Singer
• Lauren Shuler Donner
• Simon Kinberg
• Gregory Goodman

Directors:
• Matthew Vaughn

Wrecked


Synopsis
Oscar winner Adrien Brody (2002 Best Actor-The Pianist, Summer Of Sam, Predators) stars as a man who wakes up trapped in a crashed car in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by two dead passengers, a pile of cash and a gun. He has no recollection of who he is or how he got there. All her knows is that he must fight for his life, his sanity and his identity in the middle of a treacherous wilderness nightmare. In this dark, mind-bending psychological thriller, director Michael Greenspan showcases a harrowing performance by one of the most acclaimed and talented actors of our time.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Adrien Brody
• Caroline Dhavernas
• Jacob Blair

Writers:
• Christopher Dodd

Producers:
• Kyle Mann

Directors:
• Michael Greenspan

Water For Elephants


Sara Gruen's bestselling novel comes to glossy life in this period romance. A sparkle-free Robert Pattinson plays Jacob Jankowski, who studies veterinary medicine during the Great Depression. After a family tragedy, he loses everything, including the chance to graduate from prestigious Cornell, so he hops a train, where he finds himself part of the struggling Benzini Brothers Circus. Ringleader August (Christoph Waltz, echoing his Oscar-winning Inglourious Basterds performance) has doubts about the softhearted lad, but a fellow Pole smoothes the way, and Jacob becomes the company vet, which leads him to platinum-blond equestrian Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), August's wife. The two make eyes at each other, but an affair would surely end badly, so they concentrate on their work. When Marlena's prize steed falls ill, August purchases an elephant, hoping Rosie will turn their fortunes around, and enlists Jacob to train her. Unfortunately, she's slow to respond to commands until Jankowski unlocks her secret--and after August has beaten the poor thing into submission. After that, things start to look up until Jacob steals a kiss from his dream girl.

Actors: Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon
Directors: Francis Lawrence

Tracker


Synopsis
Just after returning to the country that he fought for, a soldier is sent on the hunt for an accused killer. These two men on opposite sides of the law play a dangerous game of cat and mouse. but when the accused is finally captured, the hunter soon finds that the hunted is innocent of murdering a fellow soldier. He is left with a choice: to turn him in or set him free.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Temuera Morrison
• Ray Winstone
• Garth Reeves

Writers:
• Nicolas Van Pallandt

Producers:
• David Burns
• Trevor Haysom

Directors:
• Ian Sharp

Thor


Synopsis
The world has many heroes... but only one is a god. When the arrogant warrior Thor (Chris Hemsworth, Star Trek) is banished to Earth from his homeworld of Asgard, he must fight to reclaim his lost powers. Pursued by an invasion force sent to destroy him, the fallen God of Thunder must rise to the battle and learn what it takes to become a true hero. Natalie Portman (Black Swan) and Anthony Hopkins (Beowulf) also star in the blockbuster adventure critics are calling "thrilling, entertaining and cool" (Harry Knowles, Ain't It Cool News)."

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Chris Hemsworth
• Natalie Portman
• Rene Russo
• Kat Dennings
• Anthony Hopkins
• Stellan Skarsgard
• Colm Feore
• Idris Elba
• Jeremy Renner
• Ray Stevenson
• Tom Hiddleston

Writers:
• Don Payne
• Ashley Edward Miller
• Zack Stentz

Producers:
• Kevin Feige

Directors:
• Kenneth Branagh

Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown


Synopsis
Behind closed doors of a seemingly normal college, the ultimate showdown in underground MMA fighting is being planned. Ex-MMA rising star CaseWalker (Michael Jai White) trains four college-age fighters, each with their own individual obstacles. Case will instruct them to master the most mind-blowing fighting techniques and go head to head in the most punishing competition ever devised - The Beatdown. Featuring UFC Champion Lyoto Machida, MMA fighter Scott Epstein and UFC fighter Todd Duffee.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Evan Peters
• Todd Duffey

Directors:
• Michael Jai White

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years


Marley is back for more tail-wagging fun, and this time he speaks! That's right, "the world's worst dog" has a frisky voice and and an attitude to match. Join Marley for his mischievous puppy years, as he and his summer pal, Bodie Grogan, wreak havoc on a neighborhood dog contest. Marley outwits Dobermans, Shepherds and Collies, while stealing hearts in his own unique and lovable way. Get your paws on "Marley & Me: The Puppy Years" and fetch big laughs for the whole family. Starring: Travis Turner, Donnelly Rhodes, Merrilyn Gann, Chelah Horsdal, Sydney Imbeau, Grayson Russell

Actors: Travis Turner
Directors: Michael Damian
Producers: Connie Dolphin

Madea's Big Happy Family


Synopsis
When Madea learns about the health of her niece, Shirley, she is determined to bring the whole clan together for an important family meeting. Trouble is, everyone is too busy with their own problems to be bothered. That's when Madea lays down the law with her own brand of TLC (tough loving care) in this outrageous and touching comedy that gets to the very heart of family.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Bow Wow
• Loretta Devine
• Cassi Davis
• Tamela Mann
• Lauren London
• Shannon Kane
• Tyler Perry
• Rodney Perry
• David Mann
• Isaiah Mustafa

Writers:
• Tyler Perry

Producers:
• Tyler Perry
• Reuben Cannon
• Roger M. Bobb

Directors:
• Tyler Perry

Killing Bono


Neil McCormick (Ben Barnes) always knew he’d be famous. A young Irish songwriter and budding genius, nothing less than a life of rock n’ roll stardom will do. But there’s only room for one singer in school band The Hype and his friend Paul’s already bagged the job. So Neil forms his own band with his brother Ivan (Robert Sheehan). There’s only one problem: The Hype have changed their name. To ‘U2’. And Paul (Martin McCann) has turned into ‘Bono’. Naturally there’s only one option for Neil: become bigger than U2.

The brothers head to London in their quest for fame, but their every action is dwarfed by the soaring success of their old school rivals. And when Ivan discovers the shocking truth behind Neil’s rivalry with U2, it threatens to destroy everything. As his rock n’ roll dream crashes and burns, is Neil forever destined to live in the shadows of superstardom? And what if the answer lies in… killing Bono?

Actors: Pete Postlethwaite, Ben Barnes, Krysten Ritter, Peter Serafinowicz
Directors: Nick Hamm

Hanna


Synopsis
An action-packed suspense-thriller starring Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan (Atonement, The Lovely Bones), Hanna is "an exuberant chase thriller that pulses with energy!" (Justin Chang, Variety)
Raised by her father (Eric Bana), an ex-CIA agent, in the wilds of Finland, Hanna's upbringing and training have been one and the same, all geared to making her the perfect assassin. The turning point in her adolescence is a sharp one. Sent into the world by her father on a mission, Hanna journeys stealthily across Europe, eluding agents dispatched after her by a ruthless intelligence operative with secrets of her own (Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett). As she nears her ultimate target, Hanna faces startling revelations about her existence, in a movie critics are calling "exhilarating, audacious and boldly original!" (Karen Durbin, Elle)


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Jason Flemyng
• Olivia Williams
• Cate Blanchett
• Saoirse Ronan
• Eric Bana
• Tom Hollander

Writers:
• David Farr
• Seth Lochhead

Producers:
• Leslie Holleran
• Marty Adelstein
• Scott Nemes

Directors:
• Joe Wright

August 25, 2011

Whistleblower, The


A drama based on the experiences of Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska cop who served as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia and outed the U.N. for covering up a sex scandal.

Director: Larysa Kondracki
Writers: Larysa Kondracki, Eilis Kirwan
Stars: Rachel Weisz, Monica Bellucci and Vanessa Redgrave

Smile


Synopsis
Point. Shoot. Die.

Seven friends set out on a holiday in Morocco. Determined to capture every moment of their trip, they buy a camera from a strange man. Soon their adventure becomes a nightmare.
A dark force has put a curse on them and no one can escape. They become the prey of a bloodthirsty revengeful presence. Has an evil dark force possessed the camera? To get out alive they must solve the mystery.


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Armand Assante
• Giorgia Massetti
• Tara Haggiag
• Harriet MacMasters-Green
• Manuela Zanier
• Robert Capelli Jr.
• Antonio Cupo
• Mourad Zaoui

Writers:
• Francesco Gasperoni

Directors:
• Francesco Gasperoni

Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides



Synopsis
From Disney and Producer Jerry Bruckheimer come all the fun, epic adventure and humor that ignited the original. Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates Of The Carribean: On Stranger Tides. A tale of truth, betrayal, youth, demise -- and mermaids! When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), he's not sure if it's love, or if she's a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. Forced aboard the ship of the most feared pirate ever, Jack doesn't know whom to fear more -- Blackbeard (Ian McShane) or the woman from his past. Directed by Rob Marshall, it's filled with eye-popping action, mystery and all-out wit. Complete with a bounty of bonus features, this is one thrilling journey you won't want to end.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Johnny Depp
• Penelope Cruz
• Ian McShane

Producers:
• Jerry Bruckheimer

Directors:
• Rob Marshall

Fast Five


Synopsis
Get ready for "five times the action, excitement and fun" (Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV) as Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed. Fugitive Dom Toretto (Diesel) partners with former cop Brian O'Conner (Walker) on the opposite side of the law in exotic Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There they are hunted by a high-powered U.S. strike force led by its toughest Fed (Dwayne Johnson) and an army of corrupt cops working for a ruthless drug kingpin. To gain their freedom and win this ultimate high-stakes race, they must pull off one last job, an insane heist worth $100 million.

Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel
Directors: Justin Lin

Bottle Shock


"Bottle shock" describes what can happen to wine as it travels from place to place. Set in 1976, Randall Miller's widescreen docudrama concerns the real-life showdown between California's wineries and their French counterparts. Napa Valley's Jim Barrett (Lost Highway's Bill Pullman) has been plugging away for years with minimal success. A former attorney, Barrett runs Chateau Montelena with his wayward son, Bo (Chris Pine, the Star Trek prequel's Captain Kirk), who would rather do anything than assist his stern father. Bo's co-workers include Gustavo (Six Feet Under's Freddy Rodríguez) and Sam (Transformers' Rachael Taylor), who long to produce the perfect chardonnay. Naturally, the young men compete for the favors of the beautiful blonde (the movie's least interesting angle). Across the Atlantic, Steven Spurrier (Alan Rickman) struggles to keep his Parisian wine shop going (cheapskate American Dennis Farina is his only regular customer). Then Spurrier conceives a contest to attract customers; surely, his beloved French growers will put those upstart Yanks in their place. He flies to Napa to look around, and persuades the Barretts to compete. Miller and his wife, screenwriter Jody Savin, previously worked with Pullman and Rickman on Nobel Son, but decided to release Bottle Shock first. Though comparisons to Sideways will be inevitable, the filmmakers take more of a historical look at California wine country. The "Judgment of Paris" changed the face of the business forever, and they've found a lively way to recount the tale.

Actors: Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman, Chris Pine, Dennis Farina, Freddy Rodriguez

Beautiful Boy


Synopsis
Beautiful Boy is an unconventional love story that explores the journey of a married couple on the verge of separation, who must live with unimaginable heartbreak, and find healing through the darkest days of their lives.

Bill (Michael Sheen) and Kate (Maria Bello) hopelessly try to find some hint of an explanation after finding out that their only son committed a mass shooting at his university before taking his own life. They struggle numbly through the funeral, the media onslaught, and the awkward pity from relatives and friends. Their already strained marriage is tested as they realize all they have left with each other is their shared grief and confusion--and the unfortunate legacy of their son. This life-altering event forces Bill and Kate to face their feelings of guilt, rage, blame, self-discovery --and ultimately hope--so that they can finally see each other and their chance for happiness again with clear eyes.


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Maria Bello
• Michael Sheen

August 22, 2011

Wylds, The


Chris, a runaway child, lives with a group of misfits in a junkyard, stealing to survive. When a traveling preacher tells him that his father is alive and wants him to come home, Chris must decide whether to stay with his new family of thieves or venture into the wilderness in search of his father and a better life. Join Chris on a journey down a narrow and dangerous path fraught with bandits, swindlers, and things that go bump in the night.

'The Wylds' is an action-packed adventure inspired by the timeless classic, 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyah. Filled with outrageous characters and exciting special effects, this thought-provoking allegory is a movie the whole family will enjoy.

Actors: Solomon Ray
Directors: Andrew Wiest

We Are The Night



Synopsis
Lena (Karoline Herfurth, Perfume: Story of a Murderer) is a troubled young woman from the wrong part of town. Antisocial and self destructive, Lena is caught in a dead end life until she meets Louise. Beautiful and glamorous, Louise is everything Lena is not and Lena cannot help but be flattered by her attention and the promise of a new life and family. A life of power and excitement. A life that will never, ever end.
Fresh from the success of his internationally acclaimed The Wave, director Dennis Gansel delivers a darkly sexy spin on the vampire mythos, one where glamour and power come with a price not noticed until it is far too late.

Director: Dennis Gansel
Writers: Jan Berger (screenplay), Dennis Gansel (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
Stars: Karoline Herfurth, Nina Hoss and Jennifer Ulrich