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Bottle Shock
In 1976, Parisian winemakers scoffed at California vintners. That is, until a blind taste test set up by British expatriate Steven Spurrier pitted the wines against each other. Based on a true story, this film tells the tale of Spurrier’s trip to Napa Valley to sample American wines. Will the local winemakers willingly participate in the tasting? Jim Barrett, the owner of Chateau Montelena, is sure Spurrier means to embarrass them all. But Barrett’s laid-back son, Bo, has a different opinion. Featuring: Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman. A Turtle Crossing release.
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Fred Claus
It’s hard to live up to a saintly younger brother. Just ask Fred Claus, big bro to Saint Nick himself. Fred has given up trying and has become the opposite of his benevolent brother: a repo man. But when Fred needs a lot of cash fast, he has no choice but to ask his brother. Their mom urges Nicholas not to give Fred anything, but Nick agrees to lend Fred money in exchange for help at the North Pole. But Fred’s “help” may end up derailing Santa’s entire operation. Featuring: Paul Giamatti, Vince Vaughn. A Warner Bros. release.
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Get Smart
Maxwell Smart works for the U.S. spy agency Control as one of their top data analysts, but he longs to be a field agent, like his pal Agent 23. When headquarters is broken into by its arch-nemesis, KAOS, all of the Control agents’ identities are compromised. The chief has no choice but to send inexperienced Smart into the field with the beautiful and highly skilled Agent 99. Can the bumbling Smart stop KAOS and its leader, Siegfried, from dominating the world? Featuring: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway. A Warner Bros. release.
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Ghost Town
Bertram Pincus prefers his lonely, secluded life to having to associate with people. But when a routine medical procedure stops his heart for seven minutes, Bertram wakes up with the ability to see ghosts. And they’re everywhere. One in particular, Frank Herlihy, won’t leave Bertram alone until he breaks up the engagement of Frank’s widow, Gwen. Frank wasn’t a good husband, and he’s worried that Gwen is about to marry someone just like him. Can the dead teach Bertram how to live? Featuring: Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear. A Paramount Pictures release.
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army
While the FBI struggles to keep the Bureau for Paranormal Defense and Research a secret, Hellboy continues to make appearances in public. That becomes the least of their concerns, though, when an ancient elfin prince declares war on humankind and awakens an indestructible golden army. But after being ridiculed by the public, will Hellboy; his girlfriend, Liz; their aquatic friend, Abe; and their new leader, Dr. Johann Krauss, even want to save the humans? Featuring: Selma Blair, Ron Perlman. A Universal Pictures release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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Henry Poole Is Here
Fleeing from his comfortable life after being given a grim medical diagnosis, Henry Poole hides out in suburbia. Although Henry wants nothing more than to be left alone, he is continuously pestered by his nosy neighbors. One even sees a miraculous image in a water stain that develops on the back wall of Henry’s house. Soon, Henry’s yard becomes the center of the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Henry finds himself connecting with an 8-year-old girl and her divorced mother. Featuring: Luke Wilson, Cheryl Hines. A Paramount Pictures release.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Scientist Trevor Anderson agrees to spend two weeks with Sean, the son of his long-missing brother, Max. With the teen, Sean’s mother drops off a few books that belonged to Max. Astounded at the discovery of Max’s notes in the Jules Verne novel, A Journey to the Center of the Earth, Trevor rushes to Iceland with Sean in tow, hoping to find his missing brother. When Trevor, Sean, and their mountain guide, Hannah, get trapped in a cave, they discover that it leads to a magical place. Featuring: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson. A New Line Cinema release.
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Mamma Mia!
In this adaptation of the hit Broadway musical featuring ABBA songs, young Sophie hopes to find out the identity of her father on the eve of her wedding. After coming across her mother’s diary, Sophie discovers that there are three possible candidates. She invites them all to her wedding without telling Donna, her mom. Donna, who is preoccupied with running her inn on a Greek island and preparing for her daughter’s wedding, is shocked at the reappearance of her past loves. Featuring: Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried. A Universal Pictures release.
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Adventurer Rick O’Connell and his wife, Evelyn, have retired from fighting mummies. The problem? They’re bored. So, they are easily persuaded to carry a relic back to China. Once there, they find their son, Alex, now an archaeologist himself. Alex has been tricked into awakening the evil Emperor Han and his army, who were encased in terra cotta 2,000 years ago by a sorceress. Can the O’Connells stop Han’s quest for world domination? Featuring: Brendan Fraser, Luke Ford. A Universal Pictures release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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Pineapple Express
Process server Dale Denton spends his days driving around, smoking pot, handing out subpoenas, and stopping by his girlfriend’s high school for a quick hello. Although he buys his marijuana from Saul, he doesn’t consider him a friend. But when Dale witnesses a murder while smoking Saul’s rare new weed, Dale and Saul go on the run together. The duo blunder around town, trying to stay one step ahead of drug kingpin Ted Jones and his cop girlfriend, Carol. Featuring: Seth Rogen, James Franco. A Sony Pictures Releasing release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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The Rocker
Drummer Robert “Fish” Fishman lost his chance at fame 20 years ago when his band-mates kicked him out the night they signed a record contract. Fish has held on to that grudge through the years while working miserable jobs and pining away for his dream. But he gets a second chance when his teenage nephew, Matt, asks him to sit in with his band, A.D.D. The band gets noticed, but will Fish’s hard partying ways ruin their road to stardom? Featuring: Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate. A 20th Century Fox release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
In this sequel, Tibby, Carmen, Lena, and Bridget struggle to stay connected the summer after their first year in college. Tibby is in New York, attending summer school and dealing with her fear of commitment. Carmen takes a theater internship in Vermont, where she gets her own chance to shine. Lena meets a free-spirited artist at an art class in Rhode Island. And Bridget struggles to come to terms with her past while working on an archaeological dig in Turkey. Featuring: America Ferrera, Blake Lively. A Warner Bros. release.
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Son of Rambow
Will Proudfoot’s family practices a religion that shuns the outside world. Not allowed to watch TV, Will focuses his creative imagination on elaborate sketches. Then, the school terror, Lee Carter, forces Will to help him make a movie. At Lee’s house, Will watches First Blood and becomes fascinated with Rambo. He writes his own sequel, which the two decide to film together. Their friendship wobbles, however, when their secret film production is discovered. Featuring: Bill Milner, Will Poulter. A Paramount Pictures release.
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Speed Racer
Racing is in Speed Racer’s blood; his father builds cars, and his older brother, Rex, was a record-breaking driver before he died in a fiery crash. Now, Speed is building a name for himself while he remains loyal to his family’s small independent company. Angered that Speed won’t join his team, the owner of Royalton Industries reveals that the Grand Prix winners are fixed. Determined to make racing fair, Speed teams up with Racer X to bring Royalton down. Featuring: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci. A Warner Bros. release.
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Transsiberian
Americans Roy and Jessie decide to take the Transsiberian Express from China to Moscow in the hopes that the long way home will help rekindle their moribund relationship. But the luxurious train ride of past years has given way to stark train cars and reserved passengers, including some criminals. Roy and Jessie are relieved when they meet another couple, Carlos and Abby. But when Roy doesn’t reboard after a brief stop, Jesse begins to feel uneasy with their new friends. Featuring: Woody Harrelson, Emily Mortimer. A First Look Studios release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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WALL•E
It’s the year 2700, and a trash-collecting robot, WALL•E, is one of Earth’s few remaining inhabitants. The humans are cruising in space. He spends his days sorting through garbage to find treasures. When a rocket drops off a new robot, EVE, WALL•E is excited about having a friend. He shares his collection with her, and one of his discoveries prompts EVE to return to space with WALL•E in pursuit. The robots arrive at a massive spaceship and learn that WALL•E’s find may hold the key to humankind’s future. Voices include: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight. A Pixar release.
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