11/29/2008
HBO Asia Synopses - Month of December 2008
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300
Based on the best-selling graphic novel by Frank Miller, 300 tells the tale of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors. During the year 480 B.C., a massive Persian army descends on Greece. They present an ultimatum to the Grecians: serve the Persian king or face utter annihilation. A small band of 300 fighters led by the Spartan king defies the odds and stands up to the oppressors in this spellbinding special effects extravaganza.
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey
A GIRL LIKE ME: THE GWEN ARAUJO STORY
Along with the typical struggles of being raised by a single mother, Eddie Araujo has always kept a secret that sets him apart from his two siblings. Upon entering high school, Eddie embraces his personal reality as a young woman trapped in a man’s body. Life changes drastically after he starts going by the name Gwen and dresses in women’s clothes. When Gwen starts dating an ex-Marine, tensions mount as disapproval escalates at home and at school. After Gwen is senselessly killed, her mother Sylvia honors her memory by acting as an advocate for all transgendered people.
Starring: Mercedes Ruehl, J.D. Pardo
A PERFECT MURDER
Based on Alfred Hitchcock's classic “Dial M for Murder”, Michael Douglas plays millionaire industrialist Steven Taylor, a man who has everything - except the love of his beautiful wife Emily. Obviously the unsatisfied woman, she turns to a bohemian artist David for companionship. Suffering a major stab to his ego, Steven plots to have his wife killed in the most ironic fashion: by the hands of her own lover. But there is a lot more than meets the eye as the story weaves a complex web of love and passion, deception and betrayal in this deadly love triangle.
Starring: Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Viggo Mortensen
ALL YOU'VE GOT
Two female volleyball teams have a longstanding rivalry and grudge against each other on and off the court. But one day, fate breaks down the social and cultural barriers and they discover what true sportsmanship is all about.
Starring: Sarah Mason, Adrienne Bailon
ALWAYS
Set against the backdrop of the pilots who fly water planes to fight forest fires, the film is a triumph. Pete Sandich, the greatest flier of them all, is killed in the line of duty while saving his best friend’s life and leaves a broken-hearted Dorinda behind. But the end is yet to come as he is sent back in the form of a ghost to train a successor who he finds is slowly falling for Dorinda.
Starring: John Goodman, Holly Hunter, Richard Dreyfuss
AND THEN CAME LOVE
When her son starts to act strange, a successful New York journalist and single mother Julie Davidson looks for her son's sperm-donor father only to see them bonding better than with her fiancé/boyfriend.
Starring: Vanessa Williams, Eartha Kitt, Ben Vereen
APRIL FOOL'S DAY
A group of eight college friends gather at a mansion on an island to celebrate their final year of school. In time, they realize that each of them has a dark secret. As soon as the secrets are revealed, they start dying one by one. Can the survivors solve the mystery before it is too late or is this just a cruel April Fool's joke?
Starring: Griffin O'Neal, Deborah Foreman
BATMAN RETURNS
Millionaire Bruce Wayne, who lives a secret life as the Dark Knight of Gotham City, must now face a new set of bizarre but dangerous enemies. This time he has to contend with the vengeful Penguin, the dangerously seductive Catwoman and the unscrupulous businessman/wannabe-mayor Max Schreck as they become the latest perpetrators of a plot to destroy Gotham City.
Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito
BIG LOVE 23: TAKE ME AS I AM
Liberated by his trip, Bill makes Alby a tempting offer in the wake of Nicki's disclosure about Weber Gaming. Barb learns that her mother Nancy is remarrying, and decides to use the occasion to try to make peace with her estranged family – and provide traditional guidance to Ben. Scott tests the limits of his relationship with Sarah, precipitating a visit from Bill. Pam makes Margene a proposition; Alby takes a personal interest in Roman's rehabilitation; Nicki despairs over the "corrosive influences" of the Henricksons, and gets an ultimatum from Alby. Bill faces a new threat from Hollis Greene.
Starring: Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn
BIG LOVE 24: OH, PIONEERS
Foiled by Alby in his attempt to gain UEB support, Bill resorts to a new tack to try to bring down his nemeses. Preparing for the festivities surrounding Salt Lake City's Pioneer Week parade, the Henricksons are rocked by the appearance of an unexpected guest. Margene comes clean to Ana about her relationship with "Phil". Sarah and Heather attempt to get Ben to change directions; Bill ignores Lois's pleas to take a leadership role at Juniper Creek; Margene lobbies for more control in the family and in her life; and Barb sets Pam straight.
Starring: Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn
BLACK SUNDAY
A beautiful Arab terrorist and a brainwashed Vietnam veteran plan to terrorize the Super Bowl while the US President is watching the game.
Starring: Robert Shaw, Bruce Dern
CHEATERS
Teacher Gerald Plecki of Steinmetz High is sick of losing. And when it comes to the Illinois state finals of the Academic Decathlon - a grueling round of subject tests, speeches, essays and interviews - he simply cannot face another crushing defeat from his better funded rivals who have already won nine times in a row and left them playing perpetual catch-up. But this year, it looks like he won't have to. One of his students shows up with a stack of stolen test papers in his hand. Time to even out the odds a little? But even if his conscience can handle it, can his team bear the consequences that will follow?
Starring: Jeff Daniels
CLARA'S HEART
Focusing on the powerful bond between the unlikeliest of friends from dramatically different worlds, Jamaican housekeeper Clara Mayfield, an extraordinary woman – wise, warm and independent, becomes an unforgettable influence in the life of Harris, a young boy. Clara’s affection and gentle comic ways help Harris face the harsh realities of his self-absorbed parents coping with another child's death.
Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Kathleen Quinlan, Michael Ontkean
CLIVE BARKER'S THE PLAGUE
Children under the age of nine all over the world went into a mysterious coma 10 years ago. Now they have awakened and are out to kill the rest of the surviving population.
Starring: Dee Wallace-Stone, James Van Der Beek, Ivana Milicevic
CONEHEADS
An alien couple with coneheads is accidentally left on Earth. While waiting to be recalled to their mother planet Remulak, they try to adapt to America and start a family there, with hilarious results.
Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin
COPPERHEAD
A small western town filled with gunslingers, saloons and high stakes poker players is suddenly thrown into disarray when it is attacked by a massive army of snakes.
Starring: Brad Johnson, Billy Drago, Wendy Carter
DEAD BANG
Los Angeles detective Jerry Beck is not a happy guy: his wife has kicked him out, his new apartment is next to the airport and he's chasing kill-crazy white supremacists halfway across the country at Christmas time – all without a winter coat.
Starring: Penelope Ann Miller, Don Johnson, Bill Forsythe
DELIVERANCE
A weekend canoe trip down a Georgia white-water river turns into a living nightmare for four Atlanta businessmen.
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jon Voight
DELTA FORCE 2: THE COLOMBIAN CONNECTION
Exploding missiles, flying fists and a climactic battle will keep you at the edge of your seats as Scott McCoy returns as the heroic commander of the world's most daring fighters, The Delta Force. The team is called in when a drug lord escapes from a Swiss prison and kills three US drug enforcement officers in the process.
Starring: Chuck Norris, Paul Perri, Richard Jaeckel
DETROIT ROCK CITY
When KISS, the biggest rock act of the '70s rolls into town, four diehard high school fans get the concert tickets and are ready to rock. But things take a nasty turn when one of their mothers destroys the priceless tickets! Now it's every man for himself as they do just about anything in order to get new ones. Begging, borrowing, stealing and even stripping become the order for the day in this blast from the past teen comedy. KISS fans should watch out for newly shot footage of the legendary gross-out group in action!
Starring: Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James Debello
ELECTION
When two-faced Tracy Flick decides to run for student body president, teacher supervisor Jim McAllister decides to generate some competition against her. He enlists the help of a dumb varsity football player Paul to contest against her. What follows is one of the funniest, shrewdest and smartest satires in recent memory.
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon
ELEPHANT
Director Gus Van Sant explores the contemporary reality of high schools in America; which has been transformed by school shootings like the Columbine High School massacre. This HBO Original observes the comings and goings of its characters, showing students as they are. For each of the students, high school is a different experience: stimulating, friendly, traumatic, lonely, and hard. Beautiful and poetic – yet deeply disturbing – Elephant is a hard hitting docu-drama that shows high school life as a complex landscape, where the vitality and innocence of young lives can shift from light to darkness, and possibly violence.
Starring: Alex Frost, Eric Deulen
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE
In the 16th Century, a papist Spain, led by Philip, wants to bring down England's Queen Elizabeth, whom he brands as a heretic. While he builds an armada to invade England, Queen Elizabeth has to fend off courtly intrigue and traps with the help of her secretary Walsingham and guarding herself against the romantic advances of Walter Raleigh.
Starring: Clive Owen, Geoffrey Rush, Cate Blanchett
ENTOURAGE 44: THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST
Drama plans a welcome-back party for Vince at his new condo, but his obsession with keeping the place pristine puts a damper on the festivities. Ari and Mrs. Ari learn that their son may not get into their daughter's exclusive private school. Walsh's insecurities prevent E and Vince from seeing the first cut of Medellin.
ENTOURAGE 45: MALIBOOTY
Walsh submits Medellin to Cannes, but E thinks the film still needs major editing. Vince gets in over his head while hanging out at a Malibu beach house. Drama rekindles a romance with a '90s party girl, and brings Turtle along as his wingman.
ENTOURAGE 46: SORRY, HARVEY
E has to give a Hollywood heavyweight some bad news. In the hopes of getting his condo annexed into 90210 territory, Drama takes the mayor of Beverly Hills out for a night in town. Ari mishandles a top-secret script. Writer/director M. Night Shyamalan guest-stars.
ENTOURAGE 47: THE DREAM TEAM
The Medellin trailer is leaked on YouTube, and an enraged Walsh blames E. In an effort to appear younger, Drama sees a hat he wants and tracks it down to a medical marijuana facility. The trailer leak pumps up Vince's marketability as Ari tries to attach him to a mountain-hiking story project.
ERIN BROCKOVICH
Erin Brockovich has had a tough life – two divorces, three young kids, no job and no luck. But desperate women take desperate measures, and that's just what the residents of the local community need to take on the big corporation. A shady corporation has paid them a tiny fee for their silence after contaminating the local water supply and killing some residents, leaving others with terrible diseases. Erin fires on all cylinders and holds her own against the big, bad corporation as she single-handedly puts the daunting case together. One woman against the suits; one who wants the truth so badly that she'll bend the rules, show a little skin, and put her life on the line to get it.
Starring: Julia Roberts, Aaron Eckhart, Albert Finney
EXPLORERS
Three boys build a spacecraft that takes them into the stratosphere in this entertaining sci-fi fantasy. Once there, they encounter aliens who learned everything they know about humans from watching TV!
Starring: Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix
EYEWITNESS TO MURDER
An artist is the only eyewitness to a murder but she wakes up blind after a brutal blow to the head by the killer. LA cop Page falls in love with the blind murder witness he is assigned to protect but their happiness may be short-lived as the killer moves in to eliminate the threat to his freedom!
Starring: Andrew Stevens
FOR LOVE OF THE GAME
Past his prime, baseball player Billy Chapel is forced to re-examine his priorities in life. The girl of his dreams, Jane Aubrey is leaving him and the once driving force of the Detroit Tigers is being traded like a baseball card after 20 years on the team. Falling from the baseball hall of fame to the land of the lame, Billy needs a compass and a clue. But what he doesn't need is directions when it comes to his fans and his love for the game.
Starring: Kelly Preston, Kevin Costner
GETTING PLAYED
Three beautiful women make a bet to see who can bed the new guy they are all attracted to. Andrea is an egotistical actress; Lauren is a restaurant owner while Emily is the sweet girl who is too nice to get a steady. But things get complicated when the guy discovers their plot.
Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Carmen Electra
GLADIATOR (2000)
A betrayed Roman general returns as a gladiator to take revenge after his wife and son were brutally murdered by the corrupted Prince Commodus, who turned against his own father to take over the Roman empire.
Starring: Russell Crowe, Djimon Hounsou, Joaquin Phoenix
GLASS HOUSE: THE GOOD MOTHER
Two orphans who lost their parents in a tragic accident are adopted by a couple who lost their child a year ago. But the elder sister soon finds out that there is malevolence at play as she and her brother end up as prisoners in their new home.
Starring: Joel Gretsch, Angie Harmon
GOOD LUCK CHUCK
Charlie Logan has a curse, where any single woman who sleeps with him will find her true love after that. While the initial euphoria sounds good, things take a turn when he meets Cam, and falls in love for real.
Starring: Jessica Alba, Dane Cook
H.I.T
A young woman has to deal with being abandoned by her contract killer father when he revisits her with plans to recruit her for his line of work.
Starring: Shiri Appleby
HBO CENTRAL
HBO Central is your monthly guide to the hottest attractions on HBO! Take a peek at the biggest blockbusters and HBO Original productions headed your way, including Hollywood gossip, behind-the-scenes tidbits, superstar profiles and red carpet style guides. It’s a one-stop center for entertainment news that’s all about HBO, on HBO.
HAIRSPRAY
Set in John Waters' beloved native Baltimore during the 1960s TV dance-show craze, Hairspray tells the story of zaftig high school "hairhopper" Tracy Turnblad as she graduates from outsider to celebrity trendsetter. She stars on "The Corny Collins Show," wins the heart of resident hunk Link Larkin and kicks down the barriers to racial integration on local television – all without messing up her hair!
Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, John Travolta, Amanda Bynes
HANGING UP
All their lives, Georgia, Eve and Maddy's father had lived a wild life and kept in touch only over the phone. When he lands up in hospital, the three daughters finally take time off their self-involved lives to cope with their long lost family and find ways to laugh despite all they've been through.
Starring: Meg Ryan, Lisa Kudrow, Diane Keaton
HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS
An easy-going father's life is suddenly turned upside down when his car hits a real-life Bigfoot. Thinking it is dead, they bring it home only to find that it is quite alive. Trying to hide their furry friend as they race to get him back to his natural environment isn't as easy as they think.
Starring: John Lithgow, Don Ameche
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
A summer has passed since Harry's encounter with the Dark Lord, and Harry returns to learn that the wizarding community remains in denial about Voldemort's return and a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher has been assigned. Now, with the entire wizard community in peril, the future of magic may depend on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint
HOMIE SPUMONI
After years of living and being raised by an Italian-American family, African-American Renato finds his life turned upside down when his real parents arrive and he has to come to terms with his African-American heritage, with hilarious results.
Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Donald Faison
HOT FUZZ
Reuniting the creative forces behind international hit Shaun of the Dead, this hilarious comedy/mystery features Simon Pegg as a top London cop who finds himself reassigned to a sleepy village. With garden parties and neighborhood watch meetings replacing the action of the city, Pegg struggles to adapt to his situation and finds himself partnered with an oafish but well-meaning young Constable. Just as all seems lost, a series of grisly accidents motivates them into action. Convinced of foul play, Simon realizes that this sleepy hamlet may not be as idyllic as it seems!
Starring: Timothy Dalton, Bill Nighy, Simon Pegg
JESSE STONE: NIGHT PASSAGE
Jesse Stone has recently relocated to a small Massachusetts town that harbors its share of secrets. When he becomes a candidate to succeed outgoing police chief Lou Carson, Stone’s struggles with drinking and divorce make him a more attractive hire to town councilman Hasty Hathaway, who hopes Stone won’t notice his questionable intentions. However, when Carson is pushed off a cliff, Stone is shaken from his stupor and compelled to pinpoint the culprit.
Starring: Tom Selleck, Stephen Baldwin
JURASSIC PARK III
Dr. Alan Grant is hired by wealthy businessman Paul Kirby to fly him and his wife Amanda over Isla Sorna only to realize that they're there to find and rescue their 14-year old son.
Starring: William H. Macy, Tea Leoni, Sam Neill
JUST CAUSE
Convicted for the rape and murder of an 11 year-old girl without any evidence, Bobby Earl insists that it was his death row neighbor Blair Sullivan who did it. He appeals to the only man who can help him – Paul Armstrong, a Harvard law professor who swears against capital punishment. He takes on the case and whisks himself off to Florida. As Bobby's death draws nearer, Paul finds the all-important shadow of doubt he needs to prove his client's innocence. Everything slowly falls into place. But there's something about Bobby that still doesn’t feel right.
Starring: Sean Connery, Ed Harris, Laurence Fishburne
LETHAL WEAPON 3
Only seven days from his retirement, the distinguished Murtaugh wants to play things cool and easy. But his longtime partner, Detective Riggs, refuses to accept this and makes it difficult for his dear friend to leave the police force.
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Rene Russo
LIFE SUPPORT
Inspired by a true story of one woman's struggle to find meaning in misfortune, this HBO Original Movie uses a mix of actors and real people from the HIV/AIDS community to tell the story of Ana, an HIV-positive woman who dedicates her life to an AIDS outreach group, Life Support. When she discovers that her daughter's HIV-infected friend has gone missing, she embarks on a journey to save one life and heal another, learning the poignant lesson of loving and letting go along the way.
Starring: Queen Latifah, Anna Deavere Smith
LIGHT OF DAY
Siblings Patty and Joe live in an industrial suburb. While Patty's ambition is their rock band The Barbusters, Joe also cares for the family and the upbringing of Patty's young son, Benji. Their pious mother reproaches them for their way of life, especially when they quit their jobs and go on tour, taking Benji with them.
Starring: Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Michael McKean
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Plant yourself in front of the wildest musical comedy/fantasy ever – the story of a boy, a girl and a man-eating plant from outer space! Seymour is a nerdy flower-shop clerk who's sweet on co-worker Audrey, but devoted to Audrey II, a bloodthirsty talking plant.
Starring: Steve Martin, Rick Moranis
LUCKY YOU
Acclaimed filmmaker Curtis Hanson and award-winning screenwriter Eric Roth deal viewers into the game with this high-stakes drama set in the world of professional poker. A gifted young gambler Huck gets a few lessons in risk and reward from a struggling Vegas singer and her sister. Now on a collision course with his estranged father in the World Series of Poker, Huck presses his luck in a world where there are only winners and losers.
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Robert Duvall, Eric Bana
MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION
A southern matriarch grandmother, Madea has been put in charge of Nikki, a runaway, while her niece Lisa is going to marry one of the most eligible bachelors in Atlanta. Her sister Vanessa falls in love with Frankie, a bus driver.
Starring: Blair Underwood, Tyler Perry
MAN OF THE YEAR
Tom Dobbs is a popular TV talk show host who shocks the world by getting elected to the White House. His term is characterized by brutal honesty and outrageous antics. But will the truth that Tom's win was the result of a glitch by a nefarious company's national voting system, be revealed?
Starring: Christopher Walken, Robin Williams, Laura Linney
MEN IN BLACK
They are the planets best, last and only line of defense when close encounters get ugly. Get ready to party and join our heroes as they protect the Earth from the scum of the universe.
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Vincent D'Onofrio
MR. BEAN'S HOLIDAY
The bumbling Mr. Bean wins a trip to the picturesque French city of Cannes only to unwittingly separate a boy from his father. Bean must now help bring them back together. Along their journey, they discover French culture, road trip hiccups and the meaning of true love at the Cannes Film Festival.
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Rowan Atkinson, Emma De Caunes
NANCY DREW
Famous teen sleuth Nancy Drew goes to Los Angeles with her father only to chance upon the mystery of a murdered movie actress and her daughter. Unable to resist, she takes it upon herself to solve the case before the bad guys cover things up.
Starring: Emma Roberts, Josh Flitter, Rachel Leigh Cook
NORBIT
Eddie Murphy takes on three different character roles in this film, including the title role of Norbit, a mild-mannered man who is adopted by Mr Wong. Married to the very large Rasputia, Norbit's world turns topsy-turvy when his childhood love, Kate Thomas, returns to town.
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton, Cuba Gooding Jr
OPEN SEASON
When a 900-pound domesticated grizzly bear named Boog and a scrawny one-horned mule deer named Elliot become stranded in the woods during hunting season, it's up to the duo to rally the other forest animals and turn the tables on the hunters in this delightful animated adventure.
PAY IT FORWARD
When a teacher, Eugene Simonet, assigned his class to think of one idea that could change the world, he didn't quite realize what his student, Trevor McKinney, would come up with. Trevor suggests that everybody starts paying a favor forward to someone else who needs help, instead of the conventional way of paying it back to the one who has helped you. An idea that does indeed change the lives of thousands of people all over the country, including those of his alcohol-addicted mother, Arlene, and his own physically and emotionally burnt teacher.
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osment
PURE COUNTRY
Dusty Wyatt Chandler is a superstar in the country music world. He drops out of his high-strung celebrity life to rediscover his real country roots. Under the influence of his longtime manager, Dusty has watched his down-home country show gradually swell into an overwhelming spectacle of smoke, sparks and pyrotechnics. During one performance, Dusty walks out of his concert and winds up in his hometown, to re-discover the kind of love that he had previously only sung about.
Starring: George Strait, Lesley Ann Warren
RANDOM HEARTS
You find love in the strangest places. Dutch and Kay grieve when an airplane carrying their spouses crash lands, leaving no survivors. Their grief is short-lived. An investigation reveals their spouses were cheating on them. Grief turns to anger. Dutch, a policeman, investigates to uncover the truth. Kay, a congresswoman running for re-election, doesn't want the truth to taint her campaign. Circumstances force Dutch's and Kay's paths to entwine and they end up falling in love.
Starring: Harrison Ford, Kristin Scott Thomas
ROCK MONSTER
A college boy becomes a hero when he pulls a sword from a stone, and the stone turns into a monster that he must defeat.
Starring: Chad Collins, Natalie Denise Sperl
RUNNING ON EMPTY
Danny Pope is the son of '60s radical fugitives Arthur and Annie Pope who are wanted by the government. As Danny comes of age and falls in love, he risks exposing his family to the authorities.
Starring: Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch
SHREK THE THIRD
When his new father-in-law, the King, falls ill, Shrek has to take on the role of heir apparent in the land of Far, Far Away. He enlists Donkey and Puss in Boots to train the reluctant Artie as the new king while Princess Fiona holds the fort against Prince Charming and his minions.
SNAKES ON A PLANE
A young man, Sean, is an accidental witness to a murder committed by a crime lord. To silence him forever, the bad guy hides a ton of snakes in the plane that Sean is traveling in. Midway into the flight, the reptiles come out to play and it’s up to super cop Neville Flynn to stop them before they kill everyone on board!
Starring: Samuel Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips
SPIDER-MAN 3
Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to Mary Jane and his duties as a superhero. But when his suit turns jet-black and enhances his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out a dark, vengeful side of his personality that he struggles to control. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most-feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves.
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Tobey Maguire, James Franco
STAR TREK INSURRECTION
From the beginning of the Federation, the Prime Directive was clear: no Starfleet expedition may interfere with the natural development of other civilizations. Picard is confronted with orders that undermine that decree. If he obeys, 600 peaceful residents of Ba'ku will be forcibly removed from their remarkable world, all for the reportedly greater good of millions who will benefit from Ba'ku's Fountain of Youth-like powers. If he disobeys, he will risk his Starship, his career and his life. But for Picard, there's really only one choice. He must rebel against Starfleet and lead the insurrection to preserve Paradise.
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes
STRIKING DISTANCE
A renegade Pittsburgh cop puts his life – and what's left of his reputation – on the line to bring in a serial killer in this fast-paced thriller. A former homicide detective, Tom Hardy, has been demoted for challenging the department's prosecution of a man whom he's sure is innocent of the crimes. Not only that, he's presented with a partner whose real aim is to monitor his performance. But the killings are about to start again, and this time the psycho's victims all have a very personal connection to Hardy!
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Bruce Willis, Dennis Farina
SUDDEN DEATH
It is the seventh game of the Stanley Cup Finals and everyone is on the edge of their seats, unaware that an elite group of extortionists is about to make this a game unforgettable. Darren McCord, a fireman with a troubled past, finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse when his young daughter is taken hostage. With thousands of lives at stake, McCord battles both the terrorists and his own personal demons as the seconds on the clock race towards a fateful conclusion.
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Powers Boothe
SURF'S UP
Cody the penguin has always longed for bigger, grander things. When he comes face to face with a living legend of the surfing world, he sets out to transform himself and carve out his own legacy. With a documentary crew in tow to chronicle his exploits, Cody's journey is one which will enthrall both young and old.
THE BACHELOR
When he least expected it, Jimmie Shannon falls in love with Anne. After a three-year relationship, Jimmie reluctantly proposes to Anne, but sensing his uncertainty, Anne rejects him. Then Jimmie's grandfather dies and leaves him $100 million – on the condition Jimmie marries before he turns 30. The problem is that his 30th birthday is just 24 hours away, and he must find a bride or lose the fortune.
Starring: Chris O'Donnell, Renee Zellweger, James Cromwell
THE BEST MAN (1999)
From producer Spike Lee comes the intimate tale of a group of college friends reunited for a wedding. Chaos erupts when it is discovered that one of the friends has penned a novel which dramatizes many of the private events in their lives. A heartwarming film that explores the ups and downs of friendship.
Starring: Taye Diggs, Nia Long
THE BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES
Sherman McCoy is an arrogant and wealthy Wall Street investor whose life descends into a nightmare when his mistress runs down a black youth with his car in a hit-and-run accident. Tabloid journalist, Peter Fallow, hears of the tale and promptly uses it as an opportunity to grab the headlines. Soon, Sherman becomes the target of every political and media group in this outrageously provocative re-telling of a best seller.
Starring: Melanie Griffith, Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis
THE CHAIN REACTION
An earthquake causes a leak at a nuclear waste storage facility. An engineer, Heinrich Schmidt, tries to warn the public as this leak will poison the waters but his boss wants to cover-up the incident and hires thugs to stop Schmidt. Escaping from the facility, Heinrich is injured in the process and loses his memory. Can he warn the public before it's too late?
Starring: Steve Bisley, Arna-Maria Winchester, Ross Thompson
THE CHAMBER
A young lawyer battles to win clemency for his grandfather, a Klansman on death row for a hate crime.
Starring: Chris O'Donnell, Faye Dunaway, Gene Hackman
THE FAN
A stage star is stalked by a psychotic fan whose unrequited adoration turns to an obsession.
Starring: James Garner, Lauren Bacall, Michael Biehn
THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER
Warrant officer Paul Brenner has been assigned to investigate the brutal murder of General "Fighting Joe" Campbell's daughter. After encountering all levels of resistance from the army, Paul comes to realize the grim truth that beneath the well-ordered surface of military life is a sordid secret that would make murder suspects of some of the Army's finest.
Starring: John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James Cromwell
THE GOOD GERMAN
Amidst the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, US Army war correspondent Jake Geismer becomes embroiled with Lena Brandt, a former lover whose missing husband is the object of a manhunt by both the American and Russian armies. Intrigue mounts as Jake tries to uncover the secrets Lena may be hiding in her desperation to get herself and her husband out of Berlin. Tobey Maguire stars as a soldier with black market connections who may be Lena's way out - or her entry into even darker territory.
Starring: George Clooney, Tobey Maguire, Cate Blanchett
THE MASK OF ZORRO
Don Diego de la Vega, the original Zorro must recruit a successor to face the resurgence of Spanish tyranny, in the form of his old nemesis Don Rafael Montero. Recruiting Alejandro Murieta to be de la Vega's successor proves to be a difficult task, as it requires him to be transformed from a street rogue into a dashing cavalier. Things get a little hotter when the novice falls for Esperanza who is married to Montero and has a mysterious connection to de la Vega.
Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas
THE MONEY PIT
A hilarious slapstick comedy about a struggling New York couple who buys a beautiful home in the country for what they think is a steal. Only when they move in do they discover that the estate is falling apart and that their dream home is really just a money pit.
Starring: Shelley Long, Tom Hanks
THE NATIVITY STORY
Over the two years before the birth of Jesus, the virgin Mary realizes that she will bear a child fated to change the world. She discovers the inner strength, faith and grace to embrace the destiny for which she was chosen.
Starring: Keisha Castle-Hughes
THE NEXT KARATE KID
Mr. Miyagi has a new student – a teenage girl. Sullen and rebellious, Julie is unable to get over her parents, who died in an accident. Her attitude has made her the target of high school bullies. Her worried grandmother then asks Mr. Miyagi to take the girl under his wing… but is Julie too great a challenge, even for him?
Starring: Hilary Swank, Pat Morita, Michael Ironside
THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS
Henry and Nancy Clark is a couple whose passion has fizzled out. Only when Henry travels to New York for an advertising job interview does the clueless couple recapture the sparks to fall in love again; but not before they run into a host of hilariously embarrassing situations.
Starring: Steve Martin, John Cleese, Goldie Hawn
THE PERFECT WEAPON
After years on the road, a kenpo master comes home to find his mentor murdered. In a bloody and thrilling quest for vengeance, he confronts one of the deadliest men alive.
Starring: Jeff Speakman
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Kevin Kline plays the fiery pirate king ever ready to brandish his sword for a rousing duel. As young lovers, rock stars Linda Ronstadt and Rex Smith sparkle in their crossover to the jazzed-up film adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta. Angela Lansbury stars as the nanny of the bumbling pirate band.
Starring: Kevin Kline, Linda Ronstadt
THE REAPING
Katherine Winter lost her faith in God after her family was tragically killed, and has since devoted her life to debunking religious phenomena. But when she's called in to investigate a small Louisiana town suffering what appears to be Biblical plagues, she's confronted with a terrifying reality that her science cannot explain. Now, she must find the part of her soul she has buried deep inside herself if she is to combat the demonic forces threatening the community.
Starring: Hilary Swank, David Morrissey
THE SOPRANOS 53: TWO TONYS
In the fifth season premiere, a flood of organized crime parolees changes the landscape of the Soprano-Lupertazzi alliance. Meanwhile, Janice continues the family's Sunday dinner tradition; Carmela and AJ commune with local wildlife; Christopher balks at paying the bill on a night out; and Tony tries to introduce his therapist Dr. Melfi to his "other" self.
Starring: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco
THE SOPRANOS 54: RAT PACK
Tony evaluates a contractor's gift and later reunites with his paroled cousin, Tony Blundetto, played by Steve Buscemi; Paulie and Christopher relive some not-so-special memories; Carmela launches a film club; Adriana grapples with her guilt; and a familiar figure "crosses over".
Starring: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco
THE SOPRANOS 55: WHERE'S JOHNNY?
Johnny Sack is moving quickly and ruthlessly to take over the New York mob. When bookie Lorraine fails to pay Johnny his share of her profits, Johnny issues a violent warning to Lorraine. Lorraine reaches out to Tony for help, and the boss tries to negotiate a power-sharing plan with Johnny who angrily refuses. Meanwhile, recent parolee Feech feuds with Paulie over a landscaping business; and Uncle Junior upsets Tony when he repeatedly makes remarks that undermine and embarrass his nephew.
Starring: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco
THE SOPRANOS 56: ALL HAPPY FAMILIES
Carmela and Tony reunite - only to discuss Anthony Jr.'s dwindling college prospects; Feech takes Tony's crew on a trip down memory lane; Lorraine wishes that Albany had more people in it; and Anthony Jr. has a night to remember in Manhattan.
Starring: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco
TOTALLY AWESOME
Pitting formula against itself in the name of comedy is a surefire plan. Totally Awesome throws one teen movie cliché after another at the audience in a spoof which will feel familiar to anyone who has ever been a teenager.
Starring: Dominique Swain, Mikey Day, Nicki Clyne
TRANSFORMERS
Based on the iconic toy line from the 1980s, this Michael Bay-directed big screen live action version of the robots in disguise packs brilliant special effects and memorable characters into a spectacular action thrill ride of a movie. The story focuses on a teenager who has just bought his first car, only to discover that it is actually a transforming robot. Things really heat up when the teenager, his robot car and a faction called the Autobots led by Optimus Prime, must fight an opposing faction called the Decepticons, whose leader is none other than Megatron.
Starring: Josh Duhamel, Shia Labeouf, Megan Fox
UNDER COVER
A feisty street cop goes undercover in a high school to take revenge for his partner who was gunned down by the drug lords.
Starring: Barry Corbin, David Neidorf, David Harris
WEDDING WARS
What would happen if every gay person in America suddenly decides to go on strike? This happens when two brothers argue over gay marriages, triggering a strike that affects the entire country. A film that explores the issues of rights, equal treatment and brotherly affection.
WHATEVER IT TAKES
Love is blind, and no one knows that better than Ryan. He's in love with Ashley Grant, the hottest blonde in school. But true love is staring him right in the nose, in the form of his best buddy and neighbor, Maggie. Then a cool football stud, Chris, offers to engineer Ryan's union with Ashley, so that he can have the beautiful Maggie all for himself.
Starring: James Franco, Shane West, Marla Sokoloff
Based on the best-selling graphic novel by Frank Miller, 300 tells the tale of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors. During the year 480 B.C., a massive Persian army descends on Greece. They present an ultimatum to the Grecians: serve the Persian king or face utter annihilation. A small band of 300 fighters led by the Spartan king defies the odds and stands up to the oppressors in this spellbinding special effects extravaganza.
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey
A GIRL LIKE ME: THE GWEN ARAUJO STORY
Along with the typical struggles of being raised by a single mother, Eddie Araujo has always kept a secret that sets him apart from his two siblings. Upon entering high school, Eddie embraces his personal reality as a young woman trapped in a man’s body. Life changes drastically after he starts going by the name Gwen and dresses in women’s clothes. When Gwen starts dating an ex-Marine, tensions mount as disapproval escalates at home and at school. After Gwen is senselessly killed, her mother Sylvia honors her memory by acting as an advocate for all transgendered people.
Starring: Mercedes Ruehl, J.D. Pardo
A PERFECT MURDER
Based on Alfred Hitchcock's classic “Dial M for Murder”, Michael Douglas plays millionaire industrialist Steven Taylor, a man who has everything - except the love of his beautiful wife Emily. Obviously the unsatisfied woman, she turns to a bohemian artist David for companionship. Suffering a major stab to his ego, Steven plots to have his wife killed in the most ironic fashion: by the hands of her own lover. But there is a lot more than meets the eye as the story weaves a complex web of love and passion, deception and betrayal in this deadly love triangle.
Starring: Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Viggo Mortensen
ALL YOU'VE GOT
Two female volleyball teams have a longstanding rivalry and grudge against each other on and off the court. But one day, fate breaks down the social and cultural barriers and they discover what true sportsmanship is all about.
Starring: Sarah Mason, Adrienne Bailon
ALWAYS
Set against the backdrop of the pilots who fly water planes to fight forest fires, the film is a triumph. Pete Sandich, the greatest flier of them all, is killed in the line of duty while saving his best friend’s life and leaves a broken-hearted Dorinda behind. But the end is yet to come as he is sent back in the form of a ghost to train a successor who he finds is slowly falling for Dorinda.
Starring: John Goodman, Holly Hunter, Richard Dreyfuss
AND THEN CAME LOVE
When her son starts to act strange, a successful New York journalist and single mother Julie Davidson looks for her son's sperm-donor father only to see them bonding better than with her fiancé/boyfriend.
Starring: Vanessa Williams, Eartha Kitt, Ben Vereen
APRIL FOOL'S DAY
A group of eight college friends gather at a mansion on an island to celebrate their final year of school. In time, they realize that each of them has a dark secret. As soon as the secrets are revealed, they start dying one by one. Can the survivors solve the mystery before it is too late or is this just a cruel April Fool's joke?
Starring: Griffin O'Neal, Deborah Foreman
BATMAN RETURNS
Millionaire Bruce Wayne, who lives a secret life as the Dark Knight of Gotham City, must now face a new set of bizarre but dangerous enemies. This time he has to contend with the vengeful Penguin, the dangerously seductive Catwoman and the unscrupulous businessman/wannabe-mayor Max Schreck as they become the latest perpetrators of a plot to destroy Gotham City.
Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito
BIG LOVE 23: TAKE ME AS I AM
Liberated by his trip, Bill makes Alby a tempting offer in the wake of Nicki's disclosure about Weber Gaming. Barb learns that her mother Nancy is remarrying, and decides to use the occasion to try to make peace with her estranged family – and provide traditional guidance to Ben. Scott tests the limits of his relationship with Sarah, precipitating a visit from Bill. Pam makes Margene a proposition; Alby takes a personal interest in Roman's rehabilitation; Nicki despairs over the "corrosive influences" of the Henricksons, and gets an ultimatum from Alby. Bill faces a new threat from Hollis Greene.
Starring: Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn
BIG LOVE 24: OH, PIONEERS
Foiled by Alby in his attempt to gain UEB support, Bill resorts to a new tack to try to bring down his nemeses. Preparing for the festivities surrounding Salt Lake City's Pioneer Week parade, the Henricksons are rocked by the appearance of an unexpected guest. Margene comes clean to Ana about her relationship with "Phil". Sarah and Heather attempt to get Ben to change directions; Bill ignores Lois's pleas to take a leadership role at Juniper Creek; Margene lobbies for more control in the family and in her life; and Barb sets Pam straight.
Starring: Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn
BLACK SUNDAY
A beautiful Arab terrorist and a brainwashed Vietnam veteran plan to terrorize the Super Bowl while the US President is watching the game.
Starring: Robert Shaw, Bruce Dern
CHEATERS
Teacher Gerald Plecki of Steinmetz High is sick of losing. And when it comes to the Illinois state finals of the Academic Decathlon - a grueling round of subject tests, speeches, essays and interviews - he simply cannot face another crushing defeat from his better funded rivals who have already won nine times in a row and left them playing perpetual catch-up. But this year, it looks like he won't have to. One of his students shows up with a stack of stolen test papers in his hand. Time to even out the odds a little? But even if his conscience can handle it, can his team bear the consequences that will follow?
Starring: Jeff Daniels
CLARA'S HEART
Focusing on the powerful bond between the unlikeliest of friends from dramatically different worlds, Jamaican housekeeper Clara Mayfield, an extraordinary woman – wise, warm and independent, becomes an unforgettable influence in the life of Harris, a young boy. Clara’s affection and gentle comic ways help Harris face the harsh realities of his self-absorbed parents coping with another child's death.
Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Kathleen Quinlan, Michael Ontkean
CLIVE BARKER'S THE PLAGUE
Children under the age of nine all over the world went into a mysterious coma 10 years ago. Now they have awakened and are out to kill the rest of the surviving population.
Starring: Dee Wallace-Stone, James Van Der Beek, Ivana Milicevic
CONEHEADS
An alien couple with coneheads is accidentally left on Earth. While waiting to be recalled to their mother planet Remulak, they try to adapt to America and start a family there, with hilarious results.
Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin
COPPERHEAD
A small western town filled with gunslingers, saloons and high stakes poker players is suddenly thrown into disarray when it is attacked by a massive army of snakes.
Starring: Brad Johnson, Billy Drago, Wendy Carter
DEAD BANG
Los Angeles detective Jerry Beck is not a happy guy: his wife has kicked him out, his new apartment is next to the airport and he's chasing kill-crazy white supremacists halfway across the country at Christmas time – all without a winter coat.
Starring: Penelope Ann Miller, Don Johnson, Bill Forsythe
DELIVERANCE
A weekend canoe trip down a Georgia white-water river turns into a living nightmare for four Atlanta businessmen.
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jon Voight
DELTA FORCE 2: THE COLOMBIAN CONNECTION
Exploding missiles, flying fists and a climactic battle will keep you at the edge of your seats as Scott McCoy returns as the heroic commander of the world's most daring fighters, The Delta Force. The team is called in when a drug lord escapes from a Swiss prison and kills three US drug enforcement officers in the process.
Starring: Chuck Norris, Paul Perri, Richard Jaeckel
DETROIT ROCK CITY
When KISS, the biggest rock act of the '70s rolls into town, four diehard high school fans get the concert tickets and are ready to rock. But things take a nasty turn when one of their mothers destroys the priceless tickets! Now it's every man for himself as they do just about anything in order to get new ones. Begging, borrowing, stealing and even stripping become the order for the day in this blast from the past teen comedy. KISS fans should watch out for newly shot footage of the legendary gross-out group in action!
Starring: Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James Debello
ELECTION
When two-faced Tracy Flick decides to run for student body president, teacher supervisor Jim McAllister decides to generate some competition against her. He enlists the help of a dumb varsity football player Paul to contest against her. What follows is one of the funniest, shrewdest and smartest satires in recent memory.
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon
ELEPHANT
Director Gus Van Sant explores the contemporary reality of high schools in America; which has been transformed by school shootings like the Columbine High School massacre. This HBO Original observes the comings and goings of its characters, showing students as they are. For each of the students, high school is a different experience: stimulating, friendly, traumatic, lonely, and hard. Beautiful and poetic – yet deeply disturbing – Elephant is a hard hitting docu-drama that shows high school life as a complex landscape, where the vitality and innocence of young lives can shift from light to darkness, and possibly violence.
Starring: Alex Frost, Eric Deulen
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE
In the 16th Century, a papist Spain, led by Philip, wants to bring down England's Queen Elizabeth, whom he brands as a heretic. While he builds an armada to invade England, Queen Elizabeth has to fend off courtly intrigue and traps with the help of her secretary Walsingham and guarding herself against the romantic advances of Walter Raleigh.
Starring: Clive Owen, Geoffrey Rush, Cate Blanchett
ENTOURAGE 44: THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST
Drama plans a welcome-back party for Vince at his new condo, but his obsession with keeping the place pristine puts a damper on the festivities. Ari and Mrs. Ari learn that their son may not get into their daughter's exclusive private school. Walsh's insecurities prevent E and Vince from seeing the first cut of Medellin.
ENTOURAGE 45: MALIBOOTY
Walsh submits Medellin to Cannes, but E thinks the film still needs major editing. Vince gets in over his head while hanging out at a Malibu beach house. Drama rekindles a romance with a '90s party girl, and brings Turtle along as his wingman.
ENTOURAGE 46: SORRY, HARVEY
E has to give a Hollywood heavyweight some bad news. In the hopes of getting his condo annexed into 90210 territory, Drama takes the mayor of Beverly Hills out for a night in town. Ari mishandles a top-secret script. Writer/director M. Night Shyamalan guest-stars.
ENTOURAGE 47: THE DREAM TEAM
The Medellin trailer is leaked on YouTube, and an enraged Walsh blames E. In an effort to appear younger, Drama sees a hat he wants and tracks it down to a medical marijuana facility. The trailer leak pumps up Vince's marketability as Ari tries to attach him to a mountain-hiking story project.
ERIN BROCKOVICH
Erin Brockovich has had a tough life – two divorces, three young kids, no job and no luck. But desperate women take desperate measures, and that's just what the residents of the local community need to take on the big corporation. A shady corporation has paid them a tiny fee for their silence after contaminating the local water supply and killing some residents, leaving others with terrible diseases. Erin fires on all cylinders and holds her own against the big, bad corporation as she single-handedly puts the daunting case together. One woman against the suits; one who wants the truth so badly that she'll bend the rules, show a little skin, and put her life on the line to get it.
Starring: Julia Roberts, Aaron Eckhart, Albert Finney
EXPLORERS
Three boys build a spacecraft that takes them into the stratosphere in this entertaining sci-fi fantasy. Once there, they encounter aliens who learned everything they know about humans from watching TV!
Starring: Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix
EYEWITNESS TO MURDER
An artist is the only eyewitness to a murder but she wakes up blind after a brutal blow to the head by the killer. LA cop Page falls in love with the blind murder witness he is assigned to protect but their happiness may be short-lived as the killer moves in to eliminate the threat to his freedom!
Starring: Andrew Stevens
FOR LOVE OF THE GAME
Past his prime, baseball player Billy Chapel is forced to re-examine his priorities in life. The girl of his dreams, Jane Aubrey is leaving him and the once driving force of the Detroit Tigers is being traded like a baseball card after 20 years on the team. Falling from the baseball hall of fame to the land of the lame, Billy needs a compass and a clue. But what he doesn't need is directions when it comes to his fans and his love for the game.
Starring: Kelly Preston, Kevin Costner
GETTING PLAYED
Three beautiful women make a bet to see who can bed the new guy they are all attracted to. Andrea is an egotistical actress; Lauren is a restaurant owner while Emily is the sweet girl who is too nice to get a steady. But things get complicated when the guy discovers their plot.
Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Carmen Electra
GLADIATOR (2000)
A betrayed Roman general returns as a gladiator to take revenge after his wife and son were brutally murdered by the corrupted Prince Commodus, who turned against his own father to take over the Roman empire.
Starring: Russell Crowe, Djimon Hounsou, Joaquin Phoenix
GLASS HOUSE: THE GOOD MOTHER
Two orphans who lost their parents in a tragic accident are adopted by a couple who lost their child a year ago. But the elder sister soon finds out that there is malevolence at play as she and her brother end up as prisoners in their new home.
Starring: Joel Gretsch, Angie Harmon
GOOD LUCK CHUCK
Charlie Logan has a curse, where any single woman who sleeps with him will find her true love after that. While the initial euphoria sounds good, things take a turn when he meets Cam, and falls in love for real.
Starring: Jessica Alba, Dane Cook
H.I.T
A young woman has to deal with being abandoned by her contract killer father when he revisits her with plans to recruit her for his line of work.
Starring: Shiri Appleby
HBO CENTRAL
HBO Central is your monthly guide to the hottest attractions on HBO! Take a peek at the biggest blockbusters and HBO Original productions headed your way, including Hollywood gossip, behind-the-scenes tidbits, superstar profiles and red carpet style guides. It’s a one-stop center for entertainment news that’s all about HBO, on HBO.
HAIRSPRAY
Set in John Waters' beloved native Baltimore during the 1960s TV dance-show craze, Hairspray tells the story of zaftig high school "hairhopper" Tracy Turnblad as she graduates from outsider to celebrity trendsetter. She stars on "The Corny Collins Show," wins the heart of resident hunk Link Larkin and kicks down the barriers to racial integration on local television – all without messing up her hair!
Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, John Travolta, Amanda Bynes
HANGING UP
All their lives, Georgia, Eve and Maddy's father had lived a wild life and kept in touch only over the phone. When he lands up in hospital, the three daughters finally take time off their self-involved lives to cope with their long lost family and find ways to laugh despite all they've been through.
Starring: Meg Ryan, Lisa Kudrow, Diane Keaton
HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS
An easy-going father's life is suddenly turned upside down when his car hits a real-life Bigfoot. Thinking it is dead, they bring it home only to find that it is quite alive. Trying to hide their furry friend as they race to get him back to his natural environment isn't as easy as they think.
Starring: John Lithgow, Don Ameche
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
A summer has passed since Harry's encounter with the Dark Lord, and Harry returns to learn that the wizarding community remains in denial about Voldemort's return and a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher has been assigned. Now, with the entire wizard community in peril, the future of magic may depend on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint
HOMIE SPUMONI
After years of living and being raised by an Italian-American family, African-American Renato finds his life turned upside down when his real parents arrive and he has to come to terms with his African-American heritage, with hilarious results.
Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Donald Faison
HOT FUZZ
Reuniting the creative forces behind international hit Shaun of the Dead, this hilarious comedy/mystery features Simon Pegg as a top London cop who finds himself reassigned to a sleepy village. With garden parties and neighborhood watch meetings replacing the action of the city, Pegg struggles to adapt to his situation and finds himself partnered with an oafish but well-meaning young Constable. Just as all seems lost, a series of grisly accidents motivates them into action. Convinced of foul play, Simon realizes that this sleepy hamlet may not be as idyllic as it seems!
Starring: Timothy Dalton, Bill Nighy, Simon Pegg
JESSE STONE: NIGHT PASSAGE
Jesse Stone has recently relocated to a small Massachusetts town that harbors its share of secrets. When he becomes a candidate to succeed outgoing police chief Lou Carson, Stone’s struggles with drinking and divorce make him a more attractive hire to town councilman Hasty Hathaway, who hopes Stone won’t notice his questionable intentions. However, when Carson is pushed off a cliff, Stone is shaken from his stupor and compelled to pinpoint the culprit.
Starring: Tom Selleck, Stephen Baldwin
JURASSIC PARK III
Dr. Alan Grant is hired by wealthy businessman Paul Kirby to fly him and his wife Amanda over Isla Sorna only to realize that they're there to find and rescue their 14-year old son.
Starring: William H. Macy, Tea Leoni, Sam Neill
JUST CAUSE
Convicted for the rape and murder of an 11 year-old girl without any evidence, Bobby Earl insists that it was his death row neighbor Blair Sullivan who did it. He appeals to the only man who can help him – Paul Armstrong, a Harvard law professor who swears against capital punishment. He takes on the case and whisks himself off to Florida. As Bobby's death draws nearer, Paul finds the all-important shadow of doubt he needs to prove his client's innocence. Everything slowly falls into place. But there's something about Bobby that still doesn’t feel right.
Starring: Sean Connery, Ed Harris, Laurence Fishburne
LETHAL WEAPON 3
Only seven days from his retirement, the distinguished Murtaugh wants to play things cool and easy. But his longtime partner, Detective Riggs, refuses to accept this and makes it difficult for his dear friend to leave the police force.
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Rene Russo
LIFE SUPPORT
Inspired by a true story of one woman's struggle to find meaning in misfortune, this HBO Original Movie uses a mix of actors and real people from the HIV/AIDS community to tell the story of Ana, an HIV-positive woman who dedicates her life to an AIDS outreach group, Life Support. When she discovers that her daughter's HIV-infected friend has gone missing, she embarks on a journey to save one life and heal another, learning the poignant lesson of loving and letting go along the way.
Starring: Queen Latifah, Anna Deavere Smith
LIGHT OF DAY
Siblings Patty and Joe live in an industrial suburb. While Patty's ambition is their rock band The Barbusters, Joe also cares for the family and the upbringing of Patty's young son, Benji. Their pious mother reproaches them for their way of life, especially when they quit their jobs and go on tour, taking Benji with them.
Starring: Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Michael McKean
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Plant yourself in front of the wildest musical comedy/fantasy ever – the story of a boy, a girl and a man-eating plant from outer space! Seymour is a nerdy flower-shop clerk who's sweet on co-worker Audrey, but devoted to Audrey II, a bloodthirsty talking plant.
Starring: Steve Martin, Rick Moranis
LUCKY YOU
Acclaimed filmmaker Curtis Hanson and award-winning screenwriter Eric Roth deal viewers into the game with this high-stakes drama set in the world of professional poker. A gifted young gambler Huck gets a few lessons in risk and reward from a struggling Vegas singer and her sister. Now on a collision course with his estranged father in the World Series of Poker, Huck presses his luck in a world where there are only winners and losers.
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Robert Duvall, Eric Bana
MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION
A southern matriarch grandmother, Madea has been put in charge of Nikki, a runaway, while her niece Lisa is going to marry one of the most eligible bachelors in Atlanta. Her sister Vanessa falls in love with Frankie, a bus driver.
Starring: Blair Underwood, Tyler Perry
MAN OF THE YEAR
Tom Dobbs is a popular TV talk show host who shocks the world by getting elected to the White House. His term is characterized by brutal honesty and outrageous antics. But will the truth that Tom's win was the result of a glitch by a nefarious company's national voting system, be revealed?
Starring: Christopher Walken, Robin Williams, Laura Linney
MEN IN BLACK
They are the planets best, last and only line of defense when close encounters get ugly. Get ready to party and join our heroes as they protect the Earth from the scum of the universe.
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Vincent D'Onofrio
MR. BEAN'S HOLIDAY
The bumbling Mr. Bean wins a trip to the picturesque French city of Cannes only to unwittingly separate a boy from his father. Bean must now help bring them back together. Along their journey, they discover French culture, road trip hiccups and the meaning of true love at the Cannes Film Festival.
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Rowan Atkinson, Emma De Caunes
NANCY DREW
Famous teen sleuth Nancy Drew goes to Los Angeles with her father only to chance upon the mystery of a murdered movie actress and her daughter. Unable to resist, she takes it upon herself to solve the case before the bad guys cover things up.
Starring: Emma Roberts, Josh Flitter, Rachel Leigh Cook
NORBIT
Eddie Murphy takes on three different character roles in this film, including the title role of Norbit, a mild-mannered man who is adopted by Mr Wong. Married to the very large Rasputia, Norbit's world turns topsy-turvy when his childhood love, Kate Thomas, returns to town.
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton, Cuba Gooding Jr
OPEN SEASON
When a 900-pound domesticated grizzly bear named Boog and a scrawny one-horned mule deer named Elliot become stranded in the woods during hunting season, it's up to the duo to rally the other forest animals and turn the tables on the hunters in this delightful animated adventure.
PAY IT FORWARD
When a teacher, Eugene Simonet, assigned his class to think of one idea that could change the world, he didn't quite realize what his student, Trevor McKinney, would come up with. Trevor suggests that everybody starts paying a favor forward to someone else who needs help, instead of the conventional way of paying it back to the one who has helped you. An idea that does indeed change the lives of thousands of people all over the country, including those of his alcohol-addicted mother, Arlene, and his own physically and emotionally burnt teacher.
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osment
PURE COUNTRY
Dusty Wyatt Chandler is a superstar in the country music world. He drops out of his high-strung celebrity life to rediscover his real country roots. Under the influence of his longtime manager, Dusty has watched his down-home country show gradually swell into an overwhelming spectacle of smoke, sparks and pyrotechnics. During one performance, Dusty walks out of his concert and winds up in his hometown, to re-discover the kind of love that he had previously only sung about.
Starring: George Strait, Lesley Ann Warren
RANDOM HEARTS
You find love in the strangest places. Dutch and Kay grieve when an airplane carrying their spouses crash lands, leaving no survivors. Their grief is short-lived. An investigation reveals their spouses were cheating on them. Grief turns to anger. Dutch, a policeman, investigates to uncover the truth. Kay, a congresswoman running for re-election, doesn't want the truth to taint her campaign. Circumstances force Dutch's and Kay's paths to entwine and they end up falling in love.
Starring: Harrison Ford, Kristin Scott Thomas
ROCK MONSTER
A college boy becomes a hero when he pulls a sword from a stone, and the stone turns into a monster that he must defeat.
Starring: Chad Collins, Natalie Denise Sperl
RUNNING ON EMPTY
Danny Pope is the son of '60s radical fugitives Arthur and Annie Pope who are wanted by the government. As Danny comes of age and falls in love, he risks exposing his family to the authorities.
Starring: Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch
SHREK THE THIRD
When his new father-in-law, the King, falls ill, Shrek has to take on the role of heir apparent in the land of Far, Far Away. He enlists Donkey and Puss in Boots to train the reluctant Artie as the new king while Princess Fiona holds the fort against Prince Charming and his minions.
SNAKES ON A PLANE
A young man, Sean, is an accidental witness to a murder committed by a crime lord. To silence him forever, the bad guy hides a ton of snakes in the plane that Sean is traveling in. Midway into the flight, the reptiles come out to play and it’s up to super cop Neville Flynn to stop them before they kill everyone on board!
Starring: Samuel Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips
SPIDER-MAN 3
Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to Mary Jane and his duties as a superhero. But when his suit turns jet-black and enhances his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out a dark, vengeful side of his personality that he struggles to control. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most-feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves.
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Tobey Maguire, James Franco
STAR TREK INSURRECTION
From the beginning of the Federation, the Prime Directive was clear: no Starfleet expedition may interfere with the natural development of other civilizations. Picard is confronted with orders that undermine that decree. If he obeys, 600 peaceful residents of Ba'ku will be forcibly removed from their remarkable world, all for the reportedly greater good of millions who will benefit from Ba'ku's Fountain of Youth-like powers. If he disobeys, he will risk his Starship, his career and his life. But for Picard, there's really only one choice. He must rebel against Starfleet and lead the insurrection to preserve Paradise.
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes
STRIKING DISTANCE
A renegade Pittsburgh cop puts his life – and what's left of his reputation – on the line to bring in a serial killer in this fast-paced thriller. A former homicide detective, Tom Hardy, has been demoted for challenging the department's prosecution of a man whom he's sure is innocent of the crimes. Not only that, he's presented with a partner whose real aim is to monitor his performance. But the killings are about to start again, and this time the psycho's victims all have a very personal connection to Hardy!
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Bruce Willis, Dennis Farina
SUDDEN DEATH
It is the seventh game of the Stanley Cup Finals and everyone is on the edge of their seats, unaware that an elite group of extortionists is about to make this a game unforgettable. Darren McCord, a fireman with a troubled past, finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse when his young daughter is taken hostage. With thousands of lives at stake, McCord battles both the terrorists and his own personal demons as the seconds on the clock race towards a fateful conclusion.
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Powers Boothe
SURF'S UP
Cody the penguin has always longed for bigger, grander things. When he comes face to face with a living legend of the surfing world, he sets out to transform himself and carve out his own legacy. With a documentary crew in tow to chronicle his exploits, Cody's journey is one which will enthrall both young and old.
THE BACHELOR
When he least expected it, Jimmie Shannon falls in love with Anne. After a three-year relationship, Jimmie reluctantly proposes to Anne, but sensing his uncertainty, Anne rejects him. Then Jimmie's grandfather dies and leaves him $100 million – on the condition Jimmie marries before he turns 30. The problem is that his 30th birthday is just 24 hours away, and he must find a bride or lose the fortune.
Starring: Chris O'Donnell, Renee Zellweger, James Cromwell
THE BEST MAN (1999)
From producer Spike Lee comes the intimate tale of a group of college friends reunited for a wedding. Chaos erupts when it is discovered that one of the friends has penned a novel which dramatizes many of the private events in their lives. A heartwarming film that explores the ups and downs of friendship.
Starring: Taye Diggs, Nia Long
THE BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES
Sherman McCoy is an arrogant and wealthy Wall Street investor whose life descends into a nightmare when his mistress runs down a black youth with his car in a hit-and-run accident. Tabloid journalist, Peter Fallow, hears of the tale and promptly uses it as an opportunity to grab the headlines. Soon, Sherman becomes the target of every political and media group in this outrageously provocative re-telling of a best seller.
Starring: Melanie Griffith, Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis
THE CHAIN REACTION
An earthquake causes a leak at a nuclear waste storage facility. An engineer, Heinrich Schmidt, tries to warn the public as this leak will poison the waters but his boss wants to cover-up the incident and hires thugs to stop Schmidt. Escaping from the facility, Heinrich is injured in the process and loses his memory. Can he warn the public before it's too late?
Starring: Steve Bisley, Arna-Maria Winchester, Ross Thompson
THE CHAMBER
A young lawyer battles to win clemency for his grandfather, a Klansman on death row for a hate crime.
Starring: Chris O'Donnell, Faye Dunaway, Gene Hackman
THE FAN
A stage star is stalked by a psychotic fan whose unrequited adoration turns to an obsession.
Starring: James Garner, Lauren Bacall, Michael Biehn
THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER
Warrant officer Paul Brenner has been assigned to investigate the brutal murder of General "Fighting Joe" Campbell's daughter. After encountering all levels of resistance from the army, Paul comes to realize the grim truth that beneath the well-ordered surface of military life is a sordid secret that would make murder suspects of some of the Army's finest.
Starring: John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James Cromwell
THE GOOD GERMAN
Amidst the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, US Army war correspondent Jake Geismer becomes embroiled with Lena Brandt, a former lover whose missing husband is the object of a manhunt by both the American and Russian armies. Intrigue mounts as Jake tries to uncover the secrets Lena may be hiding in her desperation to get herself and her husband out of Berlin. Tobey Maguire stars as a soldier with black market connections who may be Lena's way out - or her entry into even darker territory.
Starring: George Clooney, Tobey Maguire, Cate Blanchett
THE MASK OF ZORRO
Don Diego de la Vega, the original Zorro must recruit a successor to face the resurgence of Spanish tyranny, in the form of his old nemesis Don Rafael Montero. Recruiting Alejandro Murieta to be de la Vega's successor proves to be a difficult task, as it requires him to be transformed from a street rogue into a dashing cavalier. Things get a little hotter when the novice falls for Esperanza who is married to Montero and has a mysterious connection to de la Vega.
Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas
THE MONEY PIT
A hilarious slapstick comedy about a struggling New York couple who buys a beautiful home in the country for what they think is a steal. Only when they move in do they discover that the estate is falling apart and that their dream home is really just a money pit.
Starring: Shelley Long, Tom Hanks
THE NATIVITY STORY
Over the two years before the birth of Jesus, the virgin Mary realizes that she will bear a child fated to change the world. She discovers the inner strength, faith and grace to embrace the destiny for which she was chosen.
Starring: Keisha Castle-Hughes
THE NEXT KARATE KID
Mr. Miyagi has a new student – a teenage girl. Sullen and rebellious, Julie is unable to get over her parents, who died in an accident. Her attitude has made her the target of high school bullies. Her worried grandmother then asks Mr. Miyagi to take the girl under his wing… but is Julie too great a challenge, even for him?
Starring: Hilary Swank, Pat Morita, Michael Ironside
THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS
Henry and Nancy Clark is a couple whose passion has fizzled out. Only when Henry travels to New York for an advertising job interview does the clueless couple recapture the sparks to fall in love again; but not before they run into a host of hilariously embarrassing situations.
Starring: Steve Martin, John Cleese, Goldie Hawn
THE PERFECT WEAPON
After years on the road, a kenpo master comes home to find his mentor murdered. In a bloody and thrilling quest for vengeance, he confronts one of the deadliest men alive.
Starring: Jeff Speakman
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Kevin Kline plays the fiery pirate king ever ready to brandish his sword for a rousing duel. As young lovers, rock stars Linda Ronstadt and Rex Smith sparkle in their crossover to the jazzed-up film adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta. Angela Lansbury stars as the nanny of the bumbling pirate band.
Starring: Kevin Kline, Linda Ronstadt
THE REAPING
Katherine Winter lost her faith in God after her family was tragically killed, and has since devoted her life to debunking religious phenomena. But when she's called in to investigate a small Louisiana town suffering what appears to be Biblical plagues, she's confronted with a terrifying reality that her science cannot explain. Now, she must find the part of her soul she has buried deep inside herself if she is to combat the demonic forces threatening the community.
Starring: Hilary Swank, David Morrissey
THE SOPRANOS 53: TWO TONYS
In the fifth season premiere, a flood of organized crime parolees changes the landscape of the Soprano-Lupertazzi alliance. Meanwhile, Janice continues the family's Sunday dinner tradition; Carmela and AJ commune with local wildlife; Christopher balks at paying the bill on a night out; and Tony tries to introduce his therapist Dr. Melfi to his "other" self.
Starring: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco
THE SOPRANOS 54: RAT PACK
Tony evaluates a contractor's gift and later reunites with his paroled cousin, Tony Blundetto, played by Steve Buscemi; Paulie and Christopher relive some not-so-special memories; Carmela launches a film club; Adriana grapples with her guilt; and a familiar figure "crosses over".
Starring: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco
THE SOPRANOS 55: WHERE'S JOHNNY?
Johnny Sack is moving quickly and ruthlessly to take over the New York mob. When bookie Lorraine fails to pay Johnny his share of her profits, Johnny issues a violent warning to Lorraine. Lorraine reaches out to Tony for help, and the boss tries to negotiate a power-sharing plan with Johnny who angrily refuses. Meanwhile, recent parolee Feech feuds with Paulie over a landscaping business; and Uncle Junior upsets Tony when he repeatedly makes remarks that undermine and embarrass his nephew.
Starring: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco
THE SOPRANOS 56: ALL HAPPY FAMILIES
Carmela and Tony reunite - only to discuss Anthony Jr.'s dwindling college prospects; Feech takes Tony's crew on a trip down memory lane; Lorraine wishes that Albany had more people in it; and Anthony Jr. has a night to remember in Manhattan.
Starring: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco
TOTALLY AWESOME
Pitting formula against itself in the name of comedy is a surefire plan. Totally Awesome throws one teen movie cliché after another at the audience in a spoof which will feel familiar to anyone who has ever been a teenager.
Starring: Dominique Swain, Mikey Day, Nicki Clyne
TRANSFORMERS
Based on the iconic toy line from the 1980s, this Michael Bay-directed big screen live action version of the robots in disguise packs brilliant special effects and memorable characters into a spectacular action thrill ride of a movie. The story focuses on a teenager who has just bought his first car, only to discover that it is actually a transforming robot. Things really heat up when the teenager, his robot car and a faction called the Autobots led by Optimus Prime, must fight an opposing faction called the Decepticons, whose leader is none other than Megatron.
Starring: Josh Duhamel, Shia Labeouf, Megan Fox
UNDER COVER
A feisty street cop goes undercover in a high school to take revenge for his partner who was gunned down by the drug lords.
Starring: Barry Corbin, David Neidorf, David Harris
WEDDING WARS
What would happen if every gay person in America suddenly decides to go on strike? This happens when two brothers argue over gay marriages, triggering a strike that affects the entire country. A film that explores the issues of rights, equal treatment and brotherly affection.
WHATEVER IT TAKES
Love is blind, and no one knows that better than Ryan. He's in love with Ashley Grant, the hottest blonde in school. But true love is staring him right in the nose, in the form of his best buddy and neighbor, Maggie. Then a cool football stud, Chris, offers to engineer Ryan's union with Ashley, so that he can have the beautiful Maggie all for himself.
Starring: James Franco, Shane West, Marla Sokoloff
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