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July 6, 2011

Universal Squadrons


After returning to civilian life as a Texas rancher, Captain Lance Deakin fends off attacks from former members of his unit as he struggles to uncover the truth of what he did as a soldier in Iraq. The military performed experiments on Lance and his men to turn them into super-soldiers and brainwashed them to remember their top secret missions as the hyper-violent content of a video game called MINUTEMAN. Lance must uncover the truth in time to save the woman he loves

Director: Mark Millhone
Writers: Mark Millhone (screenplay), Mark Millhone (story), and 1 more credit »
Stars: Riley Smith, Willa Ford and Barry Corbin

Happiness Is... Peanuts: Snoopy's Adventures


Synopsis
"Why can't I have a normal dog like everyone else?" Charlie Brown asks. Lucky for us that he doesn't! Happiness is...Peanuts: Snoopy's Adventures celebrates the most loved, most unconventional and most entertaining beagle. This all-new collection includes the TV special Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown plus an episode of The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show featuring the tales Snoopy's Foot, Snoopy and the Giant and Rerun, all for the first time on DVD. From Climbing a beanstalk to falling in love with a French poodle to driving in the winning run on the baseball field, it's never a dull moment in the life of the coolest canine around. Let Snoopy take your whole family along on all of his funny and whimsical escapades!

Cast & Crew
Writers:
• Charles M. Schulz

Producers:
• Bill Melendez
• Lee Mendelson

Directors:
• Bill Melendez

Creators:
• Charles M. Schulz

Matador's Mistress, A


Synopsis
He defied death like a god... he succumbed to love like a man.

Academy award winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist) and Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona) steam up the screen in this epic tale of love and bullfighting.
Set In the 1940's, A Matador's Mistress tells the story of the most celebrated bullfighter in Spain, Manuel Rodriguez Sanchez (Adrian Brody), famously known around the world as Manolete. Manolete's life changes when he becomes obsessed with the beautiful and mysterious Lupe Sino (Penelope Cruz). Abounding with passion, romance and ultimately tragedy, A Matador's Mistress is a must see- cinematic tour de force.

Oscar nominated filmmaker Menno Meyjes (The Color Purple, Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade) directs this lavish production filled with breathtaking international locations dazzling cinematography and stunning bullfighting sequences.


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Penelope Cruz
• Adrien Brody
• Ann Michelle
• Juan Echanove
• Josep Linuesa
• Enrique Arce

Writers:
• Menno Meyjes

Producers:
• Andres Vincente Gomez

Directors:
• Menno Meyjes

From Time to Time


A haunting ghost story spanning two worlds, two centuries apart. When 13 year old Tolly finds he can mysteriously travel between the two, he begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations.

Director: Julian Fellowes
Writers: Lucy M. Boston (novel), Julian Fellowes (adaptation)
Stars: Alex Etel, Timothy Spall and Maggie Smith

Five Minarets in New York


Two Turkish anti-terrorist agents are sent to New York City on a mission to find and bring back the dangerous Islamic leader codenamed "Dajjal", believed to be hiding in there. Working with the FBI and NYPD, the agents orchestrate the arrest of Hadji Gumus, a well-respected Muslim scholar and family man who years before fled to the United States after being released from a Turkish prison, where he served time for murder. This tale love, friendship, peace and prejudices, takes us on a journey seeking to answer the question of whether innocence or guilt even matters to one who lusts for vengeance.

Director: Mahsun Kirmizigül
Writer: Mahsun Kirmizigül
Stars: Haluk Bilginer, Danny Glover and Gina Gershon

Chihuahua


Synopsis
This dog is learning a few new tricks

Sondra Wellington (Anya Benton) is bossy, controlling and extremely unpleasant. But everything changes when a special friend from Sondra's past transforms her into Bella - her assistant's loveable little Chihuahua. While Sondra lives as Bella, her real body is in a coma. In order to gain access to the hospital, Sondra must prove that she has what it takes to be a therapy dog. As she learns the tricks of the trade, she becomes more connected with the people around her and realizes her past mistakes. It appears that Sondra is finally ready to turn over a new leaf in her own life - that is, if she ever gets the chance.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Anya Benton
• Jason Ellefson
• Jonathan Aube

Writers:
• Michael Amundsen

Producers:
• Greg Anton

Directors:
• Michael Amundsen

Brighton Rock


The year is 1964. The place is Brighton. A once quiet seaside town is suddenly overrun by gangs of sharp suited Mods and greasy Rockers looking for a riot. Amongst the chaos lurks top Mod and gangster Pinkie Brown. Ruthless, ambitious and horrifically violent, Pinkie will stop at nothing in his brutal quest to make a name for himself within the criminal underworld. But when a cold bloodied killing links him to a waitress named Rose, he uses seduction to secure her silence. Can Rose be saved in time from Pinkie, or will he drag her further into a world of death and damnation?

Based upon the classic novel by Graham Greene, Brighton Rock is a gripping, razor edged thriller. The directorial debut of screenwriter Rowan Joffe (28 Weeks Later), Brighton Rock features two generations of Britain’s greatest acting talent including Sam Riley (Control), Andrea Riseborough (Never Let Me Go), Helen Mirren (The Queen) and John Hurt (The Elephant Man).

Actors: Sam Riley, Helen Mirren, Andrea Riseborough
Directors: Rowan Joffe