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November 26, 2013

World's End, The



Synopsis
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reteam with director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) in this wildly entertaining thrill ride that critics call "funny as hell" (Richard Roeper, WLS-AM Chicago) and "sheer comic perfection" (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone). Twenty years after their first epic pub crawl attempt, the "five musketeers" reunite in their home town to complete the ultimate challenge - one night, five friends, twelve bars - a boozy quest on which only the strongest will survive. But after a bizarre series of encounters with the out-of-this-world locals, they soon realize that reaching their final pub, The World's End, may be the least of their troubles. They're having the time of their lives, ready to take on the world... but tonight they may have to save it.

Cast
Nick Frost
Simon Pegg
Eddie Marsan
Martin Freeman
Rosamund Pike
Paddy Considine

Director
Edgar Wright

Wolverine, The



Synopsis
Hugh Jackman returns as The Wolverine and faces his ultimate nemesis in an action packed life-or-death battle that takes him to modern day Japan. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his limits, Logan confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality; an epic fight that will leave him forever changed.

Cast
Will Yun Lee
Hugh Jackman

Director
James Mangold

Wiener Dog Nationals



A family adopts a runt of a dachshund from a shelter. Only time will tell if little "Shelly" and her new family are up for the challenges of entering the nation's greatest wiener dog race, Wienerschnitzel's "Wiener Dog Nationals." One Nation, one race, one wiener.

Director: Kevan Peterson
Writers: Gregory Gutierrez (story), Kevan Peterson
Stars: Jason London, Julian Feder, Morgan Fairchild

We're The Millers



Synopsis
Small-time pot dealer David Clark (Jason Sudeikis) must become a big-time drug smuggler, and devises a foolproof plan. He convinces his neighbors - stripper Rose (Jennifer Aniston), loser Kenny (Will Poulter) and runaway Casey (Emma Roberts) - to create a fake family. With one huge RV and a ton of laughs, the Millers head south of the border for a Fourth of July weekend that is sure to end with a bang.

Cast
Kathryn Hahn
Emma Roberts
Ed Helms
Nick Offerman
Jason Sudeikis
Jennifer Aniston

Director
Rawson Marshall Thurber

To Do List



Synopsis
She's going from straight A's to getting her first F.

Class of '93 valedictorian Brandy Klark (Aubrey Plaza) wants to get "educated" before she goes off to college, so she assembles a "to do list" of all the sexual activities she missed out on in high school. Quickly realizing that she's way out of her league, Brandy solicits her best friends, older sister (Rachel Bilson) and burnt-out boss (Bill Hader) for their help and advice. As Brandy crams for her sexual finals, a supporting cast of horny misfits - an orally-challenged classmate (Donald Glover), a grunge-singing doofus (Andy Samberg) - eagerly offer their assistance and shocking mayhem ensues...

Cast
Donald Glover
Johnny Simmons
Aubrey Plaza
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Andy Samberg
Scott Porter
Alia Shawkat
Bill Hader
Rachel Bilson
Connie Britton
Clark Gregg
Sarah Steele

Director
Maggie Carey

Superman: Unbound



Synopsis
An unstoppable android on the horizon. A mysterious fireball hurtling toward Earth. A fearless - and beautiful - reporter who'll stop at nothing to get her story. It's just another day for the heroic Man Of Steel... only this time, for better or for worse, he has his unpredictable cousin, Supergirl, by his side. The gritty adventure begins as Superman learns about the ruthless force known as Brainiac, who has seized and miniaturized Krypton's capital city of Kandor. Determined to liberate the captured metropolis and protect his home planet form Brainiac's increasing power, Superman takes on his most menacing enemy yet in this DC Universe animated original movie based on the gripping comic book miniseries.

Cast
Matt Bomer
Stana Katic

Director
James Tucker

Smurfs 2, The



Synopsis
Evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties hoping they will let him harness the magical Smurf-essence. However, he soon discovers that he needs the help of Smurfette, who knows the secret to turning the Naughties into real Smurfs. When Gargamel and his Naughties kidnap Smurfette from Smurf Village and bring her to Paris, it's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy and Vanity to reunite with their human friends, Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her!

Cast
Jayma Mays
Brendan Gleeson
Neil Patrick Harris
Hank Azaria

Director
Raja Gosnell

Prisoners



When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?

Cast
Viola Davis
Melissa Leo
Terrence Howard
Hugh Jackman
Jake Gyllenhaal
Maria Bello

Director
Denis Villeneuve

Barney: Perfectly Purple



Synopsis
With a splash of purple and some help from his friends, Barney always finds ways to have a Tee-riffic time together. Barney and his friends plan a perfectly purple party for a friend, and with some special Barney magic, it becomes a purple party surprise for everyone! When Baby Bop, BJ and Riff reveal their inner artists in the park, they learn the most special art comes from the heart! When Riff's drumsticks go missing, Barney turns the search into an exploration of the colorful world around them. With parties, festivals, adventures and more, Barney and his friends show how colors make the world a beautiful place!

Epsiodes Include:

A Perfectly Purple Day
Arts
Neighborhood

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters



In order to restore their dying safe haven, the son of Poseidon and his friends embark on a quest to the Sea of Monsters to find the mythical Golden Fleece while trying to stop an ancient evil from rising.

Director: Thor Freudenthal
Writers: Marc Guggenheim (screenplay), Rick Riordan (based upon the novel "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters" written by)
Stars: Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Brandon T. Jackson

Parkland



Synopsis
On November 22, 1963, JFK was assassinated. This is the story of what happened next.

November 22, 1963, is a day that changed the world forever when beloved American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Parkland is the true story behind that tragic day, told from the vantage point of individuals who are forced to make split-second decisions after this incomprehensible event. Thrust into a scenario of unimaginable consequences, the young doctors and nurses at Parkland Hospital, the Secret Service and FBI Agents, the unwitting cameraman who captured the tragedy and the Vice President respond with shock, outrage, determination and courage. Woven together, their seemingly disparate perspectives create one of the most thrilling and powerful stories never told.

Cast
James Badge Dale
Jacki Weaver
David Harbour
Zac Efron
Tom Welling
Colin Hanks
Jackie Earle Haley
Paul Giamatti
Billy Bob Thornton
Ron Livingston
Marcia Gay Harden

Director
Peter Landesman

Paranoia



Synopsis
Oscar Nominees Harrison Ford (42) and Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight) star with Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games) in this high-stakes espionage thriller based on Joseph Finder's New York Times best seller. Fired from his telecom job, Adam Cassidy (Hemsworth) is forced by company CEO Nicolas Wyatt (Oldman) to infiltrate Wyatt's longtime rival's (Ford) company to steal trade secrets. Soon, Adam realizes that he's caught between two ruthless players who will stop at nothing to win. But, desperate to win over an Ivy League beauty (Amber Heard) and help his blue-collar father, Adam risks everything in a dangerous race against time in this electrifying film directed by Robert Luketic.

Cast
Liam Hemsworth
Lucas Till
Amber Heard
Julian McMahon
Josh Holloway
Richard Dreyfuss
Embeth Davidtz
Gary Oldman
Harrison Ford

Director
Robert Luketic

Outpost 3: Rise of the Spetsnaz



In this third installment of the hit Nazi Zombie action horror movie, Outpost: Rise Of The Spetnaz, we discover the horrifying origins of these supernatural soldiers and see them in ferocious gladiatorial battle against the most ruthless and notorious of all military special forces: the Russian Spetsnaz.

Director: Kieran Parker
Writer: Rae Brunton
Stars: Bryan Larkin, Iván Kamarás, Michael McKell

Man Of Tai Chi



Synopsis
In the midst of Beijing's urban bustle, ambitious young 'Tiger' Chen Lin-Hu (Tiger Hu Chen) works as a lowly courier; but after work, he is a young martial arts star, rising through the ranks representing the Ling Kong Tai Chi tradition. He has crafted the stealthy, peaceful movements of Tai Chi and sculpted them to suit martial arts' competitive fighting world. Jumping to another central city of pandemonium and chaos, Donaka Mark (Keanu Reeves) is evading the police in Hong Kong while running an underground fight club where cold hard cash is made by defeating one's opponent in a no-holds barred fight privately broadcast to wealthy patrons. Looking for a new 'star', Donaka tries to lure Tiger with the promise of easy money. Entrance into this world brings out the darkest side of Chen Lin-Hu, but he needs the cash. His skill saves him in the ring but can he fight and maintain his integrity and good nature?

Cast
Iko Uwais
Karen Mok
Keanu Reeves

Director
Keanu Reeves

Jobs



Synopsis
Ashton Kutcher is Steve Jobs, the iconic Apple innovator and groundbreaking entrepreneur. This inspiring and entertaining film chronicles Jobs' early days as a college dropout to his rise as the co-founder of Apple Computer Inc. and forced departure from the company. More than a decade later, Jobs returns and single-handedly sets a course that will turn the once-tiny startup into one of the world's most valuable companies. His epic journey blazes a trail that changes technology - and the world - forever. Jobs is a riveting story of a true American visionary, a man who let nothing stand in the way of greatness. Co-starring Dermot Mulroney, Josh Gad, J. K. Simmons and Matthew Modine.

Cast
Ahna O'Reilly
Josh Gad
Dermot Mulroney
John Getz
Ashton Kutcher
J.K. Simmons
Ron Eldard
Lesley Ann Warren
Lukas Haas
James Woods
Matthew Modine

Director
Joshua Michael Stern

InAPPropriate Comedy



In this comedy film, a computer tablet full of the world's most hilariously offensive apps breaks through the borders of political correctness, stirring up cultural anarchy.

Director: Vince Offer
Writers: Ken Pringle, Ari Shaffir, 5 more credits »
Stars: Adrien Brody, Lindsay Lohan, Michelle Rodriguez

Hours



A father struggles to keep his infant daughter alive in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Director: Eric Heisserer
Writer: Eric Heisserer
Stars: Genesis Rodriguez, Paul Walker, Nick Gomez

Getaway



Synopsis
The clock is ticking as former race car driver Brent Magna (Ethan Hawke) barrels around the streets of Bulgaria to save his abducted wife. Inside a commandeered Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake, a desperate Brent obeys the anonymous voice coming through the speaker as it sets him and his unwitting passenger (Selena Gomez) on a series of increasingly dangerous tasks. If they fail, Brent's wife will die. With every cop in the city in hot pursuit, the two strangers must find a way to flee or fight back against their faceless assailant in this breakneck, heart-pounding race against time.

Cast
Rebecca Budig
Selena Gomez
Paul Freeman
Bruce Payne
Ethan Hawke
Jon Voight

Director
Courtney Solomon

Drinking Buddies



Luke and Kate are co-workers at a Chicago brewery, where they spend their days drinking and flirting. They're perfect for each other, except that they're both in relationships. Luke is in the midst of marriage talks with his girlfriend of six years, Kate is playing it cool with her music producer boyfriend Chris. But you know what makes the line between "friends" and "more than friends" really blurry? Beer.

Director: Joe Swanberg
Writer: Joe Swanberg
Stars: Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick

Dora The Explorer: Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular



Synopsis
Get ready for a spectacular ice-skating adventure! Dora and Boots must skate to the rescue of the Snow Princess, Snow Fairy, and all their Snowy Forest friends when a mean Ice Witch takes everyone's ice skates! Plus, help Dora catch a runaway Shape Train, and join her brave puppy Perrito and Scooter as they race to rescue Boots!

Includes:

Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular!
Catch That Shape Train!
Dora And Perrito To The Rescue

Canyons, The



Synopsis
Notorious writer Bret Easton Ellis (American Psycho) and acclaimed director Paul Schrader (writer of Taxi Driver and director of American Gigolo) join forces for this explicitly erotic thriller about youth, glamour, sex and surveillance. Manipulative and scheming young movie producer Christian (adult film star James Deen) makes films to keep his trust fund intact, while his actress girlfriend and bored plaything, Tara (Lindsay Lohan), hides a passionate affair with an actor from her past. When Christian becomes aware of Tara's infidelity, the young lovers are thrust into a violent, sexually-charged tour through the dark side of human nature. Featuring fearless and unprecedented performances from its young cast, The Canyons is a thought-provoking examination of privilege run amok.

Cast
James Deen - (bio)
Tenille Houston
Nolan Gerard Funk
Amanda Brooks
Lindsay Lohan

Director
Paul Schrader

Breathe In



When a foreign exchange student arrives in a small upstate New York town, she challenges the dynamics of her host family's relationships and alters their lives forever.

Director: Drake Doremus
Writers: Drake Doremus, Ben York Jones
Stars: Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Mackenzie Davis

4 Assassins



In the cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong, ace hit-man Marcus Nang was summoned to meet with three professional colleagues. The location? His choice. The reason? To resolve unfinished business. Not knowing who might show up, Marcus checks into a suite at the Sham Shui Guesthouse, an Asian style hotel in a not so glamorous part of town. He waits. The first top arrive is the beautiful Cordelia Leigh, Marcus's former lover and and an equally deadly killer. For Marcus, seeing Cordelia after all these years is a surprise given the circumstance. Their relationship ended badly and Cordelia has not forgiven him. Accompanying Cordelia is Chase Holmes, a young gun from Gibralter, who is eager to make his mark. Eli Stoke, the mentor to Marcus and Cordelia is the last to arrive. A well-weathered gentleman, Eli has been in the business longer than he can remember. It pains him to have to confront Marcus, who looks up to him as a father figure. Clearly something has gone wrong with the last hit. Eli and Cordelia press Marcus for answers while Chase is ready to kill. Marcus insists he has done what needed to be done. Eli wants to know the real truth. Over an elaborate meal the four highly skilled assassins reminisce about the past and ponder the future. In a tense and highly claustrophobic setting, accusations fly, lines are drawn and secrets revealed. It all culminates to an explosive showdown where no one is safe. "Four Assassins" examines the meaning of love against a violent and brutal backdrop, and ask the ultimate question, what is the price of love. Shot entirely on location in Hong King, "Four Assassins" stars Will Yun Lee (Die Another Day, Hawaii Five-O) and Miguel Ferrer (Traffic, Twin Peaks).


Actors: Miguel Ferrer, Will Yun Lee, Oliver Williams, Mercedes Renard
Directors: Stanley J. Orzel

2 Guns



Synopsis
Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg lead an all-star cast in the explosive action hit 2 Guns. When an attempt to take down a drug cartel blows up in their faces, two undercover operatives are forced to go on the run together, though neither knows that the other is a federal agent. Suddenly, everyone on both sides of the law wants them dead, and their only hope is to trust each other.

Cast
Bill Paxton
Paula Patton
Fred Ward
James Marsden
Mark Wahlberg
Denzel Washington
Edward James Olmos

Director
Baltasar Kormakur