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February 27, 2010

Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh!


Synopsis
Even when it's wet outside you can still have plenty of fun, especially when you share your adventures with Thomas & Friends! Grab your galoshes and join the team as they prepare for rainy-day visits and sudsy spills, and then get unstuck from a snowy situation in this collection of stories from the Island of Sodor.

Scooby Doo: Abracadabra-Doo


Scooby-Doo and the gang go on a trip to check on Daphne's sister, Melissa. She's been studying magic at the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy. Apparently there's been trouble at the Academy. Sightings of a giant dragon have been scaring all the students away. The gang smells trouble and decides to investigate.

Red Hook


Ten years after witnessing her older sister's brutal murder, Jenny Traylor leaves her hometown in North Carolina to start her freshman year at the University of New York City. Still traumatized by her sister's death and struggling with crippling agoraphobia, Jenny tries to cope with the overwhelming city and figure out her new life. When Jenny's over-enthusiastic Resident Advisor organizes a Welcome Week scavenger hunt, Jenny is reluctantly persuaded to join the game. But as she and her new friends decipher the cryptic clues texted to their cell phones - clues that lead them through darker and increasingly remote parts of the city - it becomes terrifyingly clear how high the stakes have become. Someone is hunting for real

Actors: Brian J. Smith, Terrence Mann, Tate Ellington
Directors: Elizabeth Lucas

Midgets vs Mascots


Synopsis
In this Borat-meets-Jackass shockumentary, five little people and five mascots battle for one million dollars through 30 ridiculous competitions, including how many insults it takes to get punched in a bar, who can drink a gallon of milk the fastest and who can wrestle a live alligator.

Gary Coleman, leading the "Littles" as himself, is a comedic freight train (or train wreck) as he gets into actual fist fights with mascots, coaches and even NBA star Scottie Pippen. Look forward to tear-inducing laughter when drunken and belligerent mascots take on a competitive and determined group of little people.

Cast & Crew
Producers:
• Joey Stewart
• Brad Keller

Directors:
• Ron Carlson

Malice in Wonderland


Danny Dyer (DOGHOUSE, THE BUSINESS) and Maggie Grace (TAKEN) star in this modern transposition of Lewis Carrol's classic ALICE IN WONDERLAND set in the British crime underworld.

Actors: Maggie Grace, Danny Dyer, Matt King, Nathaniel Parker, Christopher Patterson
Directors: Simon Fellows

Halo Legends


Synopsis
This science-fiction saga delves into the rich Halo universe with seven exciting stories (told in eight parts) focused on Master Chief's mysterious origins, the Spartans' advanced combat capabilities and the tense rivalry between Spartans and Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODSTs). Created in collaboration with some of the world's leading animators from Japan, Halo Legends draws you into the center of humankind's ongoing battles with the Covenant, dynamically depicted in cutting-edge animation styles that deliver breathtaking visuals and gripping adventure. Go beyond the game - and join the roll call of Halo Legends.

Cast & Crew
Writers:
• Dai Sato
• Frank O'Connor
• Naruki Nagakawa
• Daisuke Nishio
• Eiji Umehara
• Hiroshi Yamazaki
• Hiroyuki Kawasaki
• Ryan Morris
• Megumi Shimizu

Producers:
• Eiichi Takahashi
• Joey Goubeaud

Directors:
• Frank O'Connor
• Joseph Chou

Fantastic Mr.Fox


Synopsis
George Clooney and Meryl Streep lend their voices to this hilarious and heartwarming animated adventure from visionary director Wes Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Fox (Clooney and Streep) live a happy home life with their eccentric son Ash (Jason Schwartzman) and visiting nephew Kristopherson. That is until Mr. Fox slips into his sneaky, old ways and plots the greatest chicken heist the animal world has ever seen. Based on the beloved, best-selling book by Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Fantastic Mr. Fox is family fun at its finest.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Willem Dafoe
• Meryl Streep
• George Clooney
• Michael Gambon
• Owen Wilson
• Bill Murray
• Jason Schwartzman
• Wally Wolodarsky

Directors:
• Wes Anderson

Capitalism: A Love Story


On the 20-year anniversary of his groundbreaking masterpiece Roger & Me (1989), Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world). But this time the culprit is much bigger than General Motors, and the crime scene far wider than Flint, Michigan. From Middle America, to the halls of power in Washington, to the global financial epicenter in Manhattan, Michael Moore will once again take film goers into uncharted territory. With both humor and outrage, Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story explores a taboo question: What is the price that America pays for its love of capitalism? Years ago, that love seemed so innocent. Today, however, the American dream is looking more like a nightmare as families pay the price with their jobs, their homes and their savings. Moore takes us into the homes of ordinary people whose lives have been turned upside down; and he goes looking for explanations in Washington, DC and elsewhere. What he finds are the all-too-familiar symptoms of a love affair gone astray: lies, abuse, betrayal...and 14,000 jobs being lost every day. Capitalism: A Love Story is both a culmination of Moore's previous works and a look into what a more hopeful future could look like. It is Michael Moore's ultimate quest to answer the question he's posed throughout his illustrious filmmaking career: Who are we and why do we behave the way that we do?

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Michael Moore

Directors:
• Michael Moore

Book of Songs


High school dropout and aspiring musician, Mike, spends his days hanging out with his friends and confronting the members of the church next door. Most members have learned to keep their distance, but Sister Thomas is determined to open Mike s mind to GOD and religion. Connecting through a love for music she convinces Mike to pick up the Bible and start reading. He quickly learns that the Bible truly is a book of songs and slowly starts to believe in himself again. With the help of Sister Thomas, Mike stands up to his friends and begins to choose a more righteous path.

Actors: Carol Jackson, Digo, Reggie James, Dwayne Perryman
Directors: Noel Howell MD;Delsea Flowers

Black Dynamite


Synopsis
Meet Black Dynamite (Michael Jai White), the smoothest, baddest cat on the street. He's a ladies' man and the man with a plan. He's also a former C.I.A. agent out to avenge his brother's death. Whether he's taking down drug dealers or sweet-talking foxy mommas, he's the man out to stop The man. Take a wild ride from the mean streets of the ghetto to some funky clubs downtown, all the way to the "Hanky House" with the bass-ass, tough-as-nails action hero.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Richard Edson
• Tommy Davidson
• Arsenio Hall
• Michael Jai White
• Kevin Chapman
• Buddy Lewis
• Darrel Heath

Writers:
• Michael Jai White
• Byron Minns

Producers:
• Jon Steingart

Directors:
• Scott Sanders

$9.99: The Meaning Of Life On Sale Now!


Synopsis
In this critically-acclaimed, stop-motion animated feature, Dave Peck, an unemployed 28-year-old with no goals or aspirations, finds an ad for a book promising the meaning of life for only $9.99. Wishing to share his discovery, his path crosses with those of his unusual neighbors, who, in their own bizarre ways, are all on their own search for hope and redemption.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Geoffrey Rush
• Anthony LaPaglia
• Claudia Karvan
• Leeanna Walsman
• Joel Edgerton
• Ben Mendelsohn
• Barry Otto
• Samuel Johnson

Writers:
• Etgar Keret
• Tatia Rosenthal

Producers:
• Amir Harel
• Emile Sherman

Directors:
• Tatia Rosenthal

February 25, 2010

Where the Wild Things Are


Misunderstood at home and at school, mischievous Max (Max Records) escapes to a land populated by majestic, and sometimes fierce, creatures known as the Wild Things. The Wild Things allow Max to become their leader, and he promises to create a kingdom where everyone will be happy. However, Max soon finds that being the king is not easy, and that his relationships with the Wild Things are much more complicated than he originally thought.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Forest Whitaker
• Catherine O'Hara
• Catherine Keener
• James Gandolfini
• Lauren Ambrose
• Chris Cooper
• Mark Ruffalo
• Paul Dano
• Michael Berry Jr.
• Max Records

Writers:
• Spike Jonze
• Dave Eggers

Directors:
• Spike Jonze

Up In The Air


Synopsis
Ryan Bingham (Academy Award winner George Clooney) is truly living the high life. Flying all over the world on business, he never stops moving...until he meets Alex, a fellow passenger and learns that life isn't about the journey, but the connections we make along the way. Acclaimed by critics and audiences everywhere, Up In The Air is light and dark, hilarious and tragic, bouncy and brainy, romantic and real." - Owen Glieberman, Entertainment Weekly

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• George Clooney
• Vera Farmiga
• Anna Kendrick
• Jason Bateman

Writers:
• Jason Reitman
• Sheldon Turner

Directors:
• Jason Reitman

Rebound, The


When a beautiful, smart, suburban 40-year-old mother (Catherine Zeta-Jones) discovers her husband is cheating, she takes her two children to New York City to start over. A demanding new job forces her to hire a nanny, and she chooses 25-year-old Aram (Justin Bartha), who is still trying to figure out what he wants in life. As Aram increasingly becomes attached to her kids, Aram and Sandy become aware of their own undeniable chemistry.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Justin Bartha

Old Dogs


Synopsis
John Travolta and Robin Williams star in Old Dogs, the hilarious family comedy that will have you howling. Two best friends have their lives turned upside down when they're unexpectedly charged with the care of seven-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives. The clueless bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of the children, leading to one debacle after another, with a gorilla and some pecking penguins - and perhaps to a newfound understanding of what's really important in life. Featuring a riotously funny supporting cast including Seth Green, Kelly Preston, Matt Dillon and Lori Laughlin, Old Dogs is a laugh-a-minute comedy filled with heart.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• John Travolta
• Matt Dillon
• Kelly Preston
• Lori Loughlin
• Robin Williams
• Bernie Mac
• Seth Green

Directors:
• Walt Becker

Damned United, The


Synopsis
From the Academy Award-nominated writer of The Queen and Frost/Nixon, The Damned United is based on the incredible true story of Brian Clough, one of England's greatest soccer managers and his 44 controversial days at the helm of reigning champs Leeds United. Michael Sheen (Frost/Nixon, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans and Twilight Saga: New Moon) triumphs as Clough starring alongside a winning ensemble cast that includes Timothy Spall (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Colm Meaney (Layer Cake) and Jim Broadbent (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince). This inspiring and humorous sports drama is about the power of friendship in the face of adversity and the stubborn will of one man to play by his own rules.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Colm Meaney
• Jim Broadbent
• Timothy Spall
• Michael Sheen
• Henry Goodman

Producers:
• Andy Harries

Directors:
• Tom Hooper

Collector, The


From the same creative team that brought you FEAST (Project Greenlight), SAW IV, SAW V and the upcoming installment of SAW VI comes THE COLLECTOR. The story of handyman and ex-con Arkin (Josh Stewart Dirt), who aims to repay a debt to his ex-wife (Daniella Alonso Friday Night Lights) by robbing his new employer’s stately country home. Unfortunately for Arkin, a far worse enemy has already laid claim to the property – and the family. As the seconds tick down to midnight, Arkin becomes a reluctant hero trapped by a masked "Collector" in a maze of lethal invention while trying to rescue the very family he came to rob.

Law Abiding Citizen


Synopsis
Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler) is an upstanding family man whose wife and daughter were brutally murdered during a home invasion. When the killers are caught, Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx), a hotshot young Philadelphia prosecutor, is assigned to the case. Against his will, Nick is forced to offer one of the suspects a light sentence in exchange for testifying against his accomplice.

Fast forward ten years. The man who got away with murder is found dead and Clyde Shelton coolly admits his guilt. Then he issues a warning to Nick: either fix the flawed justice system, or key players in the trail will die. Soon Shelton follows through on his threats, orchestrating from his jail cell a string of spectacularly diabolical assassinations that can be neither predicted nor prevented. Nick finds himself in a desperate race against time facing a deadly adversary who always seems to be one step ahead.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Jamie Foxx
• Gerard Butler
• Bruce McGill
• Colm Meaney
• Regina Hall
• Leslie Bibb
• Michael Irby

Writers:
• Kurt Wimmer

Producers:
• Gerard Butler
• Lucas Foster
• Kurt Wimmer
• Robert Katz
• Mark Gill
• Alan Siegel

Directors:
• F. Gary Gray

2012


Synopsis
From Roland Emmerich, director of The Day After Tomorrow and Independence Day, comes the ultimate action-adventure film, exploding with groundbreaking special effects. As the world faces a catastrophe of apocalyptic proportions, cities collapse and continents crumble. 2012 brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. Starring John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Woody Harrelson and Danny Glover.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Woody Harrelson
• John Cusack
• George Segal
• Amanda Peet
• Thandie Newton
• Danny Glover
• Oliver Platt
• Chiwetel Ejiofor
• Tom McCarthy

Writers:
• Roland Emmerich
• Harald Kloser

Producers:
• Mark Gordon
• Larry Franco
• Harald Kloser

Directors:
• Roland Emmerich

February 22, 2010

Ninja


A westerner named Casey, studying Ninjutsu in Japan, is asked by the Sensei to return to New York to protect the legendary Yoroi Bitsu, an armored chest that contains the weapons of the last Koga Ninja.

Cast
Scott Adkins ... Casey
Tsuyoshi Ihara ... Masazuka
Mika Hijii ... Namiko
Todd Jensen ... Det. Traxler
Togo Igawa ... Sensei
Garrick Hagon ... Professor Garrison
Miles Anderson ... Temple
Valentin Ganev ... Klimitov
Isaac Florentine ... Director