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December 23, 2010

You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger


Synopsis
Two couples discover the grass may not always be greener on the other side in Woody Allen's breezy comedy on wry, You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger. Hoping to relive the pleasures of youth, Alfie Shepridge (Anthony Hopkins) dumps his wife of 40 years (Gemma Jones) and pursues a young call girl (Lucy Punch). So when daughter Sally (Naomi Watts) develops a crushon her boss (Antonio Banderas) and husband Roy (Josh Brolin) becomes obsessed with the beauty (Freida Pinto) who lives across the way, the entire clan's fantasies take on reality as their passions not only drive them out of their marriages, but out of their minds as well.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Naomi Watts
• Gemma Jones
• Lucy Punch
• Freida Pinto
• Anthony Hopkins
• Antonio Banderas
• Josh Brolin

Writers:
• Woody Allen

Directors:
• Woody Allen

Town, The


Ben Affleck follows his acclaimed Gone Baby Gone directorial debut by directing, co-writing and starring in a taut thriller about robbers and cops, friendship and betrayal, love and hope and escaping a past that has no future. He plays Doug MacRay, leader of a Boston bank robber gang but not cut from the same cloth as his fellow thieves. When Doug falls into a passionate romance with the bank manager (Rebecca Hall) briefly taken hostage in their last heist, he wants out of this life and out of the town. As the Feds close in and the crew questions his loyalty, he has one of two choices: betray his friends or lose the woman he loves.

Actors: Ben Affleck, Blake Lively, Jon Hamm
Directors: Ben Affleck

Step Up 3


Synopsis
Step it up to the stratosphere with Step Up 3, the eye-popping dance movie that gets your juices flowing like nothing before it. Gravity-defying routines, pulse-pounding music and heated drama take you to a dimension that's nothing less than amazing. When a tight-knit group of New York City street dancers are pitted against the best hip hop dancers in the world, it's a high stakes dance battle that'll change their lives forever. And with hot new chart-topping tracks from Flo Rida (Feat. David Guetta), Trey Songz, Wisin y Yandel and Sofia Fresh (Feat. T-Pain) - plus exclusive, dance-filled bonus features - experiencing Step Up 3 is one of the most exhilarating moves you can make.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Sharni Vinson
• Alyson Stoner
• Rick Malambri
• Adam G. Sevani

Writers:
• Amy Andelson
• Emily Meyer

Producers:
• Jennifer Gibgot
• Adam Shankman
• Patrick Wachsberger
• Eric Feig

Directors:
• Jon Chu

Search for Santa Paws, The


Synopsis
In the tradition of Disney's classic holiday tales comes a heartwarming movie about the power of giving and the true meaning of Christmas. Discover how the legendary friendship of Santa Claus and Santa Paws began in the inspiring original film, The Search For Santa Paws.
When Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it's up to Paws, a faithful orphan named Quinn (America's Got Talent's Kaitlyn Maher), her new friend Will (The Game Plan's Madison Pettis) and a wonderful group of magical talking dogs to save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about.

This holiday, Disney invites you to meet Santa's BFF in an instant holiday classic, full of fun, adventure and a timeless message sure to delight the entire family!


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Madison Pettis
• G. Hannelius
• Wendi McLendon-Covey
• Bonnie Somerville
• Patrika Darbo
• Richard Riehle
• Bill Cobbs
• Chris Coppola
• Danny Woodburn
• John Ducey
• Pete Gardner

Writers:
• Anna McRoberts
• Robert Vince

Producers:
• Anna McRoberts
• Robert Vince

Directors:
• Robert Vince

Santa Buddies: The Legend Of Santa Paws


Synopsis
Disney's irresistible talking puppies return in a heartwarming holiday adventure! Take a fantastic journey with your beloved Buddies to the magical world of the North Pole! Join Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha and Mudbud in this classic Christmas tale that will have you believing in miracles. When Puppy Paws, the feisty son of Santa Paws, forgets the true meaning of the season, it's up to the Buddies to remind him that the true meaning of Christmas spirit is about things you can't wrap in a box or tie with a bow. Unleash a stockingful of Christmas cheer for you and your family with this fun-filled film, featuring never-before-seen bonus materials. It's sure to become a holiday classic!

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• George Wendt
• Christopher Lloyd
• Danny Woodburn

Writers:
• Anna McRoberts
• Robert Vince

Producers:
• Anna McRoberts
• Robert Vince

Directors:
• Robert Vince

Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Undead


Julian Marsh is an out of work ladies' man who lands a job directing a bizarre adaptation of Hamlet. After casting his best friend and his ex-girlfriend in the show, Julian finds himself in the middle of a two thousand year old conspiracy that explains the connection between Shakespeare, the Holy Grail and some seriously sexy vampires. It turns out that the play was actually written by a master vampire name Theo Horace and it's up to Julian to recover the Grail in order to reverse the vampire's curse...If only being undead wasn't so much God-damned fun!

Actors: Jake Hoffman, Devon Aoki, John Ventimiglia, Kris Lemche, Geneva Carr
Directors: Jordan Galland

Possession Of David O‘Reilly, The


Synopsis
In the realm of The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, The Possession Of David O'Reilly marks the UK as the next hot source for original, inventive horror. Giles Alderson stars as David O'Reilly, a guy dumped by his girlfriend and looking to crash with his London friends for the night. Unfortunately, O'Reilly is bringing more than emotional baggage because something - a demon, a ghost, an alien? - is stalking his every move. O'Reilly knows more than he's admitting - why else does he immediately pour a line of salt across the doorstep? - but is he possessed or just paranoid? Uneasiness soon ramps up into sheer fright in a movie that Pax Romano admitted left him "surprised and scared witless." Watch it and - if you're really brave - invite your friends over to join you.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Francesca Fowler
• Zoe Richards
• Giles Alderson
• Nicholas Shaw

Writers:
• Andrew Cull

Producers:
• Stephen Isles

Directors:
• Andrew Cull
• Stephen Isles

Hotel New Hampshire, The


Synopsis
"Devilishly funny." -The Hollywood Reporter

From Academy Award®-winning director Tony Richardson (Tom Jones) comes this "bright, amusing and provocative" (The Hollywood Reporter) film based on John Irving's best-selling novel. Featuring "a gifted cast" (Los Angeles Herald-Examiner) including Oscar® winner Jodie Foster (The Silence Of The Lambs), Rob Lowe ("The West Wing") and Beau Bridges (The Fabulous Baker Boys, The Hotel New Hampshire is "intriguing" (Boxoffice), "impressive" (Los Angeles Herald-Examiner) and "fascinating" (Variety)!

A motley clan of eight lovable misfits, the Berry family sets out on an adventure to fulfill their father's lifelong aspiration of owning a hotel. Their quest takes them around the world, and they greet every new location with their own brand of outrageous humor, practical jokes and just plain weird eccentricism. But when this tribe of oddballs encounters a healthy dose of heartbreak, they soon must learn that not all in life is fun and games...and that sometimes the only thing you have left is the one thing that matters most...family.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Nastassja Kinski
• Jodie Foster
• Beau Bridges
• Rob Lowe
• Wilford Brimley

Writers:
• Tony Richardson

Producers:
• Neil Hartley

Directors:
• Tony Richardson

Heavy, The


During a routine hit, “Boots” Mason (Gary Stretch) learns a hit has been placed on his own life when a crooked cop, Dunn (Vinnie Jones), tries to kill him. While he seeks his revenge, secrets kept hidden are exposed and no innocent bystander is safe as bullets fly. In this world where you can trust no one, all bets are off!

Actors: Gary Stretch, Vinnie Jones, Stephen Rea, Shannyn Sossamon, Christopher Lee
Directors: Marcus Warren

Fork in the Road, A


Synopsis
Accused of a crime he didn't commit, Will Carson (Josh Cookie) gets a sudden chance for freedom when the police car he's riding in hits a fork in the road...literally.
On the run, Will takes refuge in a barn in the middle of nowhere...nice and quiet. Until he hears gun shots and sees April (Jamie King) dragging a body out of her farmhouse. Realizing they need each other, Will agrees to help April dispose of the body, if she helps him escape the quickly approaching cops.

Their wild journey takes them down a twisted road of falling rocks, irate husbands, questionable business practices, toilets and lots of duct tape.

As April unravels right before his eyes, Will realizes he's got to help her set things right before they head for the border. With the police closing in on one side and April's husband, Karl, closing in from the other, Will and April try to tie up the loose ends before it completely unravels.


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Missi Pyle
• Silas Weir Mitchell
• Daniel Roebuck
• William Russ
• Rick Overton
• Jamie King
• Josh Cookie

Writers:
• Jim Kouf
• Alan DiFiore

Producers:
• Jim Kouf
• Paul Bernard
• James Scura

Directors:
• Jim Kouf

Dog Year, A


Based on the 2003 memoir by best-selling author Jon Katz, A Dog Year tells the story of a 50-something writer (Oscar® winner Jeff Bridges) in mid-existential crisis, who impulsively agrees to adopt a high-strung border collie named Devon. At first, the dog wreaks chaos on a suburban household Jon shares with two older, mellower Labs. But as Jon learns to let go of the hostility in his own personality, he finds his ability to train and communicate with Devon much easier. Ultimately, the experience transforms both man and dog in meaningful, unexpected ways.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Lauren Ambrose
• Lois Smith
• Elizabeth Marvel
• Jeff Bridges
• Domhnall Gleeson
• Welker White

Directors:
• George LaVoo

Devil


Synopsis
Bad Things Happen For A Reason

Trapped in an elevator high above Philadelphia, five people discover that the Devil is among them - and no one can escape their fate. This chilling, supernatural thriller from M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs) will keep you on the edge of your seat all the way to a heart-stopping ending with a truly wicked twist.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Bokeem Woodbine
• Jacob Vargas
• Jenny O'Hara
• Bojana Novakovic
• Logan Marshall-Green
• Matt Craven
• Chris Messina
• Geoffrey Arend

Producers:
• M. Night Shyamalan
• Sam Mercer

Directors:
• John Erick Dowdle

Cursed, The


Synopsis
in the tradition of "The Reaping" and "The Village", "The Cursed" is a supernatural thriller that draws on the rich and frightening folklore of the American South. Sheriff Jimmy Muldoon (Costas Mandylor ("Saw III, IV, V, VI, CII") and younger brother, deputy Lloyd Muldoon (Louis Mandylor "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"), have a firm grasp of law and order until a handsome stranger, Denny White (Brad Thornton), comes to town. Animals are slaughtered...loved ones go missing. Only a blur is spotted at each location. The sheriff and Denny join forces to fight the killer, an evil demon manifested from the slave plantation days. "He that kills the demon, becomes the demon"... and the curse is passed from generation to generation.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Costas Mandylor
• James Marshall
• Francesca Cecil
• Louis Mandylor
• Brad Thornton

Writers:
• D. Martin Watson

Producers:
• Devin Watson
• Louis Mandylor
• Brad Thornton
• Phil Melfi

Directors:
• Joel Bender

Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tale


Synopsis
Rev up your engines for this unforgettable collection of Cars Toons starring Mater, the lovable and hilarious tow truck from the hit movie Cars. From the creative minds of Disney-Pixar come nine highly entertaining Tall Tales involving bullfights, drag races, rock concerts, monster truck showdowns and even UFOs - plus, check out the new, exclusive, never-before-seen Cars Toons "Mater P.I." and "Moon Mater." Join Mater, the heart and soul of Radiator Springs, and all your favorite characters from the world of Cars as they take you on a fun-filled ride that will have your family roaring with laughter!

Amor, Dolor Y Vice Versa


Please note that this movie is in Spanich language with English subtitles.

Synopsis
For nearly a year, Consuelo has been obsessed with a man who visits her in her dreams - a blue prince who does not exist, according to her friends. Richard has been suffering from nightmares in which a young attractive woman seduces him and then tries to kill him. He swears he doesn't know her. Slowly the dream-like world invades reality and both end up face to face, separated only by mirrored glass in a police station. What happens next will blow your mind.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Irene Azuela
• Barbara Mori
• Leonardo Sbaraglia
• JoaquĆ­n Cosio

Writers:
• Alex Marino

Directors:
• Alfonso Pineda Ulloa

American, The


Alone among assassins, Jack is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Pavel that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde, is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues romance with local woman Clara. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.

Actors: George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Bruce Altman, Paolo Bonacelli
Directors: Anton Corbijn

31 North 62 East


When an SAS unit in Afghanistan is attacked, the sister of its Captain, Jill Mandelson (Heather Peace), embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover what went wrong. Suspecting the units position was given up in order to secure the UK a massive arms deal, Mandelson must prove the deception runs right to the top. In desperation, she kidnaps top government spin-doctor, Sarah Webber (Marina Sirtis Star Trek, Crash), hoping to use a TV confession to illicit the truth. But just how far does the corruption reach? Could even the Prime Minister (John Rhys-Davies - Lord of the Rings) be involved? Mandelson is about to discover that when you accuse a country of willingly killing its heroes, all bets are off. Also starring Craig Fairbrass (Rise of the Footsoldier), 31 North 62 East is a thrilling mix of James Bond intrigue and Spooks style subterfuge and offers a chilling insight into just how far politicians are willing to go to stay on top.