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October 15, 2009

Star Trek


Synopsis
Mission: Impossible III director and Alias creator J.J. Abrams resurrects the classic science fiction franchise created by Gene Roddenberry with this feature film that embraces the rich history of the influential television and film series while also exploring some uncharted territory. Heroes star Zachary Quinto assumes the role of the Federation Starfleet lieutenant and Vulcan made famous in the original series by Leonard Nimoy (who also appears in an older incarnation of his original role), Spock, with Anton Yelchin stepping into the role of USS Enterprise navigator Pavel Chekov, Zoe Saldana assuming the role of communications officer Uhura, Simon Pegg keeping the ship in top shape as chief engineer Montgomery Scott (aka "Scotty"), and Eric Bana tormenting the benevolent space explorers as the villainous Nero. Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle co-star John Cho also boards the Enterprise as Hikaru Sulu, with Chris Pine and Karl Urban assuming the legendary roles of Captain Kirk and Leonard "Bones" McCoy, respectively

Cast & Crew

Actors:
• Bruce Greenwood
• Zoe Saldana
• Leonard Nimoy
• Simon Pegg
• Karl Urban
• Eric Bana
• John Cho
• Anton Yelchin
• Zachary Quinto
• Chris Pine

Writers:
• Alex Kurtzman
• Roberto Orci

Directors:
• J.J. Abrams

Orphan


Synopsis
Tragedy seems to follow nine-year-old Esther. She was orphaned in her native Russia. Her last adoptive family perished in a fire Esther barely escaped. But now the Coleman family has adopted her, and life is good. Until a classmate takes a serious fall from a slide. Until an orphanage nun is battered to death. And until Esther's new mom wonders if that tragic fire was an accident. From Dark Castle Productions comes Orphan, bringing stunning new twists to the psychological thriller and locking audiences in a tightening vise of mystery, suspicion and terror. You'll never forget Esther. So sweet. So intelligent. So creative. So disturbed.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Vera Farmiga
• CCH Pounder
• Isabelle Fuhrman
• Peter Sarsgaard
• Jimmy Bennett

Writers:
• David Leslie Johnson

Producers:
• Joel Silver
• Susan Downey
• Jennifer Davisson Killoran
• Leonardo DiCaprio

Directors:
• Jaume Collet-Serra

Other Man, The


Synopsis
Rainmark and Gotham Films present this tale of a scorned husband who seeks out the man he thinks is involved with his wife in Richard Eyre's adaptation of Bernhard Schlink's novel -The Other Man. Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Antonio Banderas and Romola Garai star in the joint UK/USA production

Liam Neeson - Peter
Antonio Banderas - Ralph
Laura Linney - Lisa
Romola Garai - Abigail
Craig Parkinson - George
Paterson Joseph - Ralph
Amanda Drew - Joy

Barney Jungle Friends


Synopsis
Grab your safari hat and get ready for a one-of-a-kind musical Jungle adventure! Join your best friends Barney, BJ, and Baby Bop as they laugh, dance, and sing through an enchanted rainforest and learn about all of the amazing plants, animals, and insects that call the rainforest their home. Watch and learn as kids play with monkeys, collect butterflies, and search for the legendary Higgledy Piggledy Pear Tree in this super-dee-duper tale of friendship and fun!

Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3, The


Synopsis
Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) is a New York City subway dispatcher whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder (John Travolta), the criminal mastermind behind the hijacking and leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train's passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But there's one riddle Garber can't solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape?

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Denzel Washington
• John Travolta
• John Turturro
• James Gandolfini
• Luis Guzman
• Michael Rispoli

Writers:
• Brian Helgeland

Producers:
• Tony Scott
• Steve Tisch
• Todd Black
• Jason Blumenthal

Directors:
• Tony Scott

Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince


Synopsis
As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the caslte, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Maggie Smith
• Alan Rickman
• David Thewlis
• Helena Bonham Carter
• Julie Walters
• Emma Watson
• Michael Gambon
• Jim Broadbent
• Robbie Coltrane
• Timothy Spall
• Warwick Davis
• Daniel Radcliffe
• Rupert Grint

Writers:
• Steve Kloves

Producers:
• David Heyman
• David Baron

Directors:
• David Yates