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New Products For March
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Director Ridley Scott, who created two of Hollywood's most impactful and stylish adventure thrillers, Alien and Blade Runner, hits the mark again in Black Rain. Academy Award-winner Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia play New York cops whose job to escort a vicious assassin back to his native Japan leads the two Americans into Osaka's exotic underworld and straight into the center of a raging, brutal "Yakuza" gangland battle.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH / TEN COMMANDMENTS / NAKED JUNGLE ![]()
GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH In Cecil B. DeMille’s Academy Award®-winning film, we step behind the scenes of the circus…in all its majesty and mystery. Charlton Heston stars as Brad Braden, the diehard circus manager who lives and breathes to keep the show rolling. With the Big Top about to hit rock bottom, Braden hires The Great Sebastian (Cornel Wilde), a daring trapeze legend, to revitalize the circus. His arrival sparks the rivalry and admiration of Holly (Betty Hutton), Braden’s girlfriend and trapeze star. After a death-defying battle to regain her place in the center ring, Holly soon finds herself torn between the love of workaholic Brad and the brazen Sebastian. Add to the mix a flirtatious elephant trainer, racketeers and a lovable clown (James Stewart) with a secret past, and every character becomes a tough act to follow. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS For sheer pageantry and spectacle, few motion pictures can claim to equal the splendour of Cecil B. DeMille’s 1956 remake of his epic. Filmed in Egypt and the Sinai with one of the biggest sets ever constructed for a motion picture, this version tells the story of the life of Moses (Charlton Heston), once favoured in the Pharaoh’s (Yul Brynner) household, who turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom. With a rare on-screen introduction by Cecil B. DeMille himself. THE NAKED JUNGLE Charlton Heston is the powerful, brooding owner of a plantation in the wild and treacherous South American jungle. Eleanor Parker is his charming American mail-order bride. But Heston is wary of the beautiful and talented Parker, and wonders why she would leave America for the rigors of jungle life. They’re both threatened by the advance of billions of relentless killer ants who are making their way across the jungle – cutting a path of creeping horror which is 20 miles long and 2 miles wide.
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FOUR BROTHERS From acclaimed director John Singleton comes an edgy, urban tale about four adoptive brothers from delinquent backgrounds, bound together by their love of the mum who adopted and raised them. After she is brutally murdered, The Mercer brothers – hot-headed Bobby, hard-edged Angel, family man and businessman Jeremiah, and hard rocking Jack, reunite to avenge her death. As they track down the killer, they quickly realise that their old ways of doing business have new consequences. Four brothers come together to discover that they are bound by ties thicker than blood. GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN' Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, one of the biggest and most popular stars in hip-hop, is the charismatic driving force behind “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” a hard hitting drama directed by six- time Oscar® nominee Jim Sheridan about an orphaned street kid who makes his mark in the drug trade but finally dares to leave the violence behind and become the rap artist he was meant to be. Marcus (Jackson) has always known he was going to be a rapper, but when his mother is murdered, he turns to dealing – hustling drugs pays the rent. As his world spirals out of control, he begins to apply the same manic intensity to his writing as he does to dealing; he has to write down his words to stay sane. For years, he endures this living hell until a tragedy that nearly kills him gets Marcus to change his life. COACH CARTER Based on an incredible true story, Coach Carter is the inspirational account of controversial basketball coach, Ken Carter (Academy Award ® nominee Samuel L Jackson), who received both high praises and staunch criticism when he made national news for a gymnasium ‘lockout’ of his entire undefeated team for poor academic performance. With the players, the parents, and the community rallying to get the team back on the court, Carter must overcome the obstacles of his environment and show the young men a future that stretches beyond gangs, drugs, prison and even basketball.
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BARNYARD From Steve Oedekerk and Nickelodeon Movies two of the co creators of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius and filmed entirely in CGI comes this hilarious look at what really happens in a barnyard when the farmers back is turned. Barnyard is a lighthearted tale centering around Otis voiced by Kevin James a carefree party cow who enjoys singing dancing and playing tricks on humans. Unlike his father Ben voiced by Sam Elliott the respected patriarch of the farm and Miles the wise old mule voiced by Danny Glover Otis is unconcerned about keeping the animals humanlike talents a secret. But when suddenly put in the position of responsibility the udderly irresponsible cow finds the courage to be a leader. SPONGEBOB THE MOVIE Dive into the big screen debut of the undersea sensation, SpongeBob SquarePants! After King Neptune’s crown is stolen and Mr.Krabs is accused of the crime, SpongeBob and Patrick set out on a danger-ridden, hilarity-filled adventure to retrieve the crown and save Mr.Krabs. JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS An intergalactic tale about the adventures of Jimmy Neutron, a 10 year old boy with an exceptionally high IQ and prodigious imagination. As a kid who just happens to be a genius, Jimmy is always creating gadgets to make life more interesting. Jimmy has a great sense of fun and adventure but his inventions get him into trouble more often than not. When Jimmy's parents are kidnapped by invading aliens, his quickly discovers that things aren't so great when mom’s and dads are gone. Armed with his cool inventions, Jimmy and his buddies - his trusty robotic dog, Goddard, best friend Carl Wheezer and rival Cindy Vortex – soar to the stars and back in one incredible and zany afternoon.
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DICKIE ROBERTS In the 1970’s, Dickie Roberts held the keys to success as a child star with a hit TV series. Now the only keys Dickie holds are the ones that start the customer’s cars that he parks as a valet attendant for a Hollywood restaurant. Desperate to revive his acting career, Dickie tries to audition for a role in Rob Reiner’s new movie but the director doesn’t believe Dickie is normal enough to play the part. Determined to get the role, Dickie hires a ‘typical’ family to give him the real-life upbringing he never had. But once Dickie moves in, the family’s life becomes anything but normal, as Dickie unleashes his wild inner child…and learns in the process some unforgettable lessons about fame, fortune and true family values. WITHOUT A PADDLE Seth Green, Matthew Lillard and Dax Shepard star in this offbeat comedy as childhood friends whose lives have drifted apart but must reunite following the sudden death of a fourth friend.The trio finds out that he was hot on the trail of the $200,000 that vanished with real-life airplane hijacker D.B. Cooper in 1971. After discovering a map left behind, they decide to follow its course to claim the loot. They soon run into a few things that their friend hadn’t planned on, including backwoods pot farmers with itchy trigger fingers, beautiful tree-living hippies and a bear with maternal instincts that knows no bounds!Also staring a hilarious Burt Reynolds, Without A Paddle proves that it’s better to be down a river than up a creek. BLACK SHEEP Chris Farley plays the disaster-prone brother of a gubernatorial candidate in Washington State. Though he is well meaning, the havoc he creates on the campaign trail is drawing press attention, so a snotty aide (David Spade) to the politician is dispatched to keep the big lug under control.
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Norbit (Eddie Murphy) has never had it easy. As a baby, he was abandoned on the steps of a Chinese restaurant/orphanage and raised by Mr. Wong. Things get worse when he's forced into marriage by the mean, junk food-chugging queen, Rasputia (also played by Murphy). Just when Norbit's hanging by his last thread, his childhood sweetheart, Kate (Thandi Newton) moves back to town.
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A MAN CALLED HORSE To recreate authentic Indian costumes for the film's accuracy, the production designer met with real American Indians only to discover their notion of Indian clothing was based on the costumes designed by Hollywood studios. RICHARD HARRIS stars in this carefully documented epic that attempted to realistically portray the life of the American Sioux in the early 19th century. When an English lord is captured by a Sioux Indian tribe, he is given to the chief's aging mother (DAME JUDITH ANDERSON) as a servant. Gradually, he embraces the tribe's way of life and falls in love with the Cheif's sister. But before he can be accepted with honor as an equal member of the tribe, he must endure the Sun Vow - a savage ritual far beyond the realm on anything dreamed of in the civilized world. MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE Ranking with Stagecoach as one of the greatest of its genre, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is the modern-day western to beat all westerns. John Ford, whose very name is synonymous with "westerns, directed the ideal cast. Jimmy Stewart plays the bungling but charming big-city lawyer determined to rid the fair village of Shinbone of its number one nuisance and bad man: Liberty Valance (Lee Marvin). And as if all that weren't enough, the biggest star that ever aimed a six-shooter plays the Man of the title: John Wayne. Super sincere Stewart and rugged rancher Wayne also share the same love interest (Vera Miles). One gets the gunman, but the other gets the gal. SHANE Acclaimed director George Stevens’ legendary rendition of the quintessential Western myth earned six Academy Award nominations, and make Shane one of the classics of the American cinema. The story brings Alan Ladd, a drifter and retired gunfighter, to the assistance of a homestead family terrorized by a wealthy cattleman and his hired gun. In fighting the last decisive battle, Shane sees the end of his own way of life. Mysterious, moody and atmospheric, the film is enhanced by the intense performances of its splendid cast.
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AMERICAN BEAUTY ...look closer at the most talked about film of the year. A funny, moving and shocking journey through life in suburban America. ...look closer at fortysomething ad man Lester Burnham and his status-seeking wife, Carolyn, as their marriage and lives slowly unravel. Lester's wife hates him, his daughter Jane regards him with contempt, and his boss is positioning him for the axe. ...look closer as Lester decides to make a few changes in his life; the freer he gets, the happier he gets. But Lester is about to learn that the ultimate freedom comes at the ultimate price. ...look closer at an acclaimed cast led by the brilliant performances from Kevin Spacey as Lester and Annette Bening as Carolyn. ...look closer at a "flat-out masterpiece" (Rod Dreher, New York Post) FORREST GUMP "Life is like a box of chocolates... you never know what you're gonna get." Forrest Gump is the movie triumph that became a phenomenon. Tom Hanks gives an astonishing performance as Forrest, an everyman whose simple innocence comes to embody a generation. The winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Robert Zemeckis) and Best Actor (Tom Hanks). A BEAUTIFUL MIND A Beautiful Mind stars Russell Crowe in an astonishing performance as brilliant mathematician John Nash, on the brink of international acclaim when he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. Now only his devoted wife (Acadamy Award winner Jennifer Connelly), can help him in this powerful story of courage, passion and triumph.
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ORANGE COUNTY Shaun Brumder (Colin Hanks), a high school senior dreams of attending Stanford University until his guidance counsellor mistakenly spoils his chances. Shaun’s journey soon becomes one filled with hilarity when his girlfriend, dysfunctional parents and stoner brother (Jack Black) get in the mix and try to help make his dream of escaping his hometown nightmare a reality. NACHO LIBRE Jack Black is more hilarious than ever as Ignacio a monastery cook who feeds orphan children by day and by night transforms himself into Nacho Libre a notorious Luchador in stretchy pants. Spurred on by Esqueleto The Skeleton a street peasant turned sidekick Nacho challenges Mexicos most fearsome wrestlers as he fights to save the children and win the affections of Sister Encarnación his inspirationand forbidden love. SCHOOL OF ROCK The world's least-employable heavy metal guitarist is entrusted with the minds of upstate New York's best and brightest in this fish-out-of-water comedy. Jack Black plays Dewey Finn, axe-bearer for a fitfully successful bar band determined to win a regional battle-of-the-bands competition. There's only one thing standing in their way: the self-indulgent solos and crowd-diving antics of their "embarrassing" lead guitarist. When his band votes him out in favor of a would-be rock god, Dewey has to make the rent somehow, and after intercepting a call for his substitute-teacher roomie Ned (Mike White), the pot-bellied slacker finds himself in front of a class of elite elementary school students. At a loss for a lesson plan, Dewey takes offense at the pre-teen prodigies' staid musical regimen and makes it his goal to preach them the gospel of the Who, Led Zeppelin, and AC/DC — with the ulterior motive of getting them to compete against his former band for a cash prize. But no matter how willing his pupils, Dewey runs up against the consternation of the school's stern headmistress Principal Mullins (Joan Cusack), the battle-of-the-bands' promoter (Frank Whaley), and not least, his identity-deprived roomie Ned.
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