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Sherlock Holmes (2009)

2010-01-26T17:57:00.000+08:00

Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes' trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly will play Watson's love interest, Mary.
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller, Adaptation and Mystery
Running Time: 2 hr. 9 min.
Release Date: December 25th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for thematic material including violence, disturbing images and a scene of suggestive material.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Wigram Productions, Lin Pictures, Silver Pictures
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Financiers:
Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment
U.S. Box Office: $180,018,000
Filming Locations:
London, England, United Kingdom
London, England
Produced in: United States

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2012 (2009)

2009-12-26T21:07:00.002+08:00

Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. A global cataclysm brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors.
Also Known As:
Farewell Atlantis
Two-thousand Twelve
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Thriller
Running Time: 2 hrs. 38 min.
Release Date: November 13th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense disaster sequences and some language.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing
Production Co.:
Centropolis Entertainment, Mark Gordon Company
Studios:
Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment
U.S. Box Office: $155,337,000
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles, California, USA
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Produced in: United States

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

2009-12-26T21:05:00.002+08:00

Following Bella Swan's ill-fated 18th birthday party, Edward Cullen and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world. As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward's image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.

With the help of her childhood friend Jacob Black, Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella's frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own.

When a chance encounter brings Bella face to face with a former nemesis, only the intervention of a pack of supernaturally large wolves saves her from a grisly fate, and the encounter makes it frighteningly clear that Bella is still in grave danger. In a race against the clock, Bella learns the secret of the Quileutes and Edward's true motivation for leaving her. She also faces the prospect of a potentially deadly reunion with her beloved that is a far cry from the one she'd hoped for.
Also Known As:
New Moon
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Twilight Sequel
Production Status: Released
Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller, Adaptation, Sequel and Teen
Running Time: 2 hrs. 10 min.
Release Date: November 20th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some violence and action.
Distributors:
Summit Entertainment, LLC
Production Co.:
Temple Hill Entertainment, Imprint Entertainment, Sunswept Entertainment
Studios:
Summit Entertainment, LLC
U.S. Box Office: $274,598,319
Produced in: United States

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Avatar (2009)

2009-12-26T21:01:00.001+08:00

AVATAR takes us to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on an epic adventure, ultimately fighting to save the alien world he has learned to call home. James Cameron, the Oscar-winning director of "Titanic," first conceived the film 15 years ago, when the means to realize his vision did not exist yet. Now, after four years of production, AVATAR, a live action film with a new generation of special effects, delivers a fully immersive cinematic experience of a new kind, where the revolutionary technology invented to make the film disappears into the emotion of the characters and the sweep of the story.

We enter the alien world through the eyes of Jake Sully, a former Marine confined to a wheelchair. But despite his broken body, Jake is still a warrior at heart. He is recruited to travel light years to the human outpost on Pandora, where corporations are mining a rare mineral that is the key to solving Earth's energy crisis. Because the atmosphere of Pandora is toxic, they have created the Avatar Program, in which human "drivers" have their consciousness linked to an avatar, a remotely-controlled biological body that can survive in the lethal air. These avatars are genetically engineered hybrids of human DNA mixed with DNA from the natives of Pandora... the Na'vi.

Reborn in his avatar form, Jake can walk again. He is given a mission to infiltrate the Na'vi, who have become a major obstacle to mining the precious ore. But a beautiful Na'vi female, Neytiri, saves Jake's life, and this changes everything. Jake is taken in by her clan, and learns to become one of them, which involves many tests and adventures. As Jake's relationship with his reluctant teacher Neytiri deepens, he learns to respect the Na'vi way and finally takes his place among them. Soon he will face the ultimate test as he leads them in an epic battle that will decide nothing less than the fate of an entire world.
Production Status: Released
Logline: AVATAR takes us to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on an epic adventure, ultimately fighting to save the alien world he has learned to call home.
Genres: Action/Adventure and Science Fiction/Fantasy
Running Time: 160 min.
Release Date: December 18th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
Lightstorm Entertainment
Studios:
20th Century Fox
Financiers:
Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Media Services Limited
U.S. Box Office: $77,025,481
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
New Zealand
Oahu, Hawaii
Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Kauai, Hawaii
Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Produced in: United States

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The Best Of Star Trek: The Original Series (2009)

2009-05-07T20:10:00.001+08:00

Going boldly where no man had gone before, Gene Roddenberry's cult phenomenon STAR TREK debuted in 1966 and reflected that decade's optimistic preoccupation with space travel. Set in the 23rd century, the series chronicled the intergalactic adventures of the U.S.S. Enterprise on its five-year mission to explore the outer reaches of space. Encountering a now-iconic assembly of innovative alien life forms such as the Klingons, Romulans, Tribbles, and Khan Noonian Singh, the ship's jumpsuited crew was a then-unheard-of font of multiculturalism: Asian Sulu (George Takei), African-American Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), and Scotsman Montgomery Scott (James Doohan). But it was the contrasting personalities of cooly logical Vulcan Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), emotionally intuitive medical officer Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley), and womanizing ship captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner in definitive overacting mode) that lent the series much of its charm--and spawned a rabid cult following that continues to fuel costume sales and convention bookings to this very day. This collection presents four fan-favorite episodes from the iconic series.
MPAA Rating: Not Rated

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The Best of Star Trek: The Next Generation (2009)

2009-05-07T20:09:00.001+08:00

Nearly two decades after the cancellation of the original STAR TREK television series, creator Gene Roddenberry launched the first of what was to be four phenomenally successful spinoffs with STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION. Set in the 24th century, the series introduced an all-new cast of intergalactic travelers exploring the farthest reaches out of outer space on a mission to chart new planets and alien civilizations. Ship commander Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) anchored the crew of the Starship Enterprise-D with a sensitive reserve that marked a distinct contrast to his trigger-happy predecessor, whose role was assumed by the Kirk-like second-in-command, William Riker (Jonathan Frakes). This collection presents four fan-favorite episodes from the beloved show.
MPAA Rating: Not Rated

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Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection (2009)

2009-05-07T20:04:00.000+08:00

The voyages of the U.S.S. Enterprise continue in this trilogy of big-screen adaptations of the classic sci-fi series created by Gene Roddenberry. Seeking out bold new worlds often pits Capt. James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), and the rest of the crew against extraterrestrial threats and the limits of human knowledge. Included here are all six original feature films: STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK, STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME, STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER, and STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY. Please see individual titles for complete synopsis information.
MPAA Rating: PG

Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan (1982)

2009-05-07T20:03:00.000+08:00

Admiral Kirk's midlife crisis is interrupted by the return of an old enemy looking for revenge and a potentially destructive device.
Also Known As:
Star Trek: The Vengeance of Khan
Production Status: Released
Logline: An evil man escapes from his lifelong exile and returns to seek revenge on Admiral Kirk.
Running Time: 1 hr. 54 min.
Release Date: June 4, 1982
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
Produced in: United States

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

2009-05-07T20:01:00.000+08:00

Captain Kirk reassembles his crew and seizes the "Enterprise" on a quest to bring the missing Spock back to existence after he finds out that the latter's living spirit is extant in another form. Complicating matters is a Klingon warship endangering the mission.
Also Known As:
STAR TREK THREE THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK
Production Status: Released
Logline: Starting right where number 2 left off, Kirk returns home only to find Dr. Mccoy acting strange. Thjus, he must steal his ship in order to save his friends life.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 45 min.
Release Date: June 1, 1984
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Cinema Group Venture
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
Produced in: United States

Star Trek: Motion Picture Trilogy (2009)

2009-05-07T20:00:00.000+08:00

The voyages of the U.S.S. Enterprise continue in this trilogy of big-screen adaptations of the classic sci-fi series created by Gene Roddenberry. Seeking out bold new worlds often pits Capt. James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), and the rest of the crew against extraterrestrial threats and the limits of human knowledge. Leaving out the underwhelming first film, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, this collection includes the three outstanding sequels that made Trekkies out of generations of moviegoers: STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK, and STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME. Please see individual titles for complete synopsis information.
MPAA Rating: PG

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

2009-05-07T19:46:00.000+08:00

It's the 23rd century, and a mysterious alien power is threatening Earth by evaporating the oceans and destroying the atmosphere. In a frantic attempt to save mankind, Kirk and his crew must travel back in time to save the Earth and its people from total destruction.
Also Known As:
STAR TREK FOUR THE VOYAGE HOME
Production Status: Released
Logline: After a strange space probe starts beamiong signals to earth, natural disasters start happening. Kirk's only chance is to travel back in time and use two humpback whales to return the signals.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 59 min.
Release Date: November 19, 1986
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $104,745,563
Filming Locations:
Paramount Studios in Hollywood, North Island Naval Base in San Diego, Will Rogers State Park in Los Angeles, Centinela Hospital in Englewood, Santa Ana, Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, and San Francisco, California
Produced in: United States

Star Trek V: the Final Frontier (1989)

2009-05-07T19:29:00.000+08:00

The crew of the Enterprise encounter a renegade Vulcan named Sybok who needs the starship for a dangerous quest.
Production Status: Released
Logline: Terrorists take over the USS Enterprise and set it on a direct course for the end of the universe, the "Great Barrier."
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 45 min.
Release Date: June 9, 1989
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $52,140,363
Filming Locations:
Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevadas, the Mojave Desert and Los Angeles, California
Produced in: United States

Star Trek VI: the Undiscovered Country (1991)

2009-05-07T19:28:00.000+08:00

Peace talks between the Federation and the evil Klingons go awry.
Production Status: Released
Logline: Captain Kirk andf his crew must uncover a Federation conspiracy to eliminate an alien race.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 50 min.
Release Date: December 6, 1991
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $71,690,907
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California
Alaska
Produced in: United States

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

2009-05-07T19:27:00.000+08:00

Captain Kirk reassembles his old crew on the newly refit Starship Enterprise and is sent out to investigate a mysterious cloud-like entity.
Production Status: Released
Logline: An alien spaceship is headed towards earth, destroying everything in its path. Kirk is called upon to help stop the enemy craft.
Running Time: 2 hrs. 12 min.
MPAA Rating: G
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
Produced in: United States

Star Trek: Generations (1994)

2009-05-07T19:26:00.000+08:00

An astronomical phenomenon bridging different time frames brings face-to-face the two famous captains of the Enterprise, Jean-Luc Picard and Captain Kirk, in the 24th century. Operating as a united front, both captains attempt to destroy an alien who has been demolishing civilizations in search of an answer to a mystery that he accidentally uncovered.
Also Known As:
Generations
Star Trek VII
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Production Status: Released
Logline: As the maiden voyage of the third Enterprise is occuring, it is called to save two ships from an energy ribbon, in which Kirk dies. However years later he is needed by Picard to stop an evil villian.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 58 min.
Release Date: November 18, 1994
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $74,588,117
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Valley of Fire, Nevada, USA
Produced in: United States

Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

2009-05-07T19:25:00.001+08:00

While on routine patrol, Captain Jean-Luc Picard gets word from Starfleet Headquarters that the Borg, an insidious race of half-machine, half-organic aliens, have entered Federation Space and are on a direct course for Earth. Violating direct orders to remain uninvolved, Picard leads the newly commissioned Enterprise E into Starfleet's massive assault against their deadliest foe. After the attack on Earth fails, the Borg institute a plan to go back in time to Earth at its most vulnerable time in history, the dark age after the Third World War. The crew of the Enterprise follow the Borg back to a missle complex in Montana. The date: April 4, 2063, the day before the legendary flight of Zefram Cochrane's warp drive rocket, the Phoenix. This historic flight would ultimately lead to the initial meeting between humans and beings from another world and subsequently, the birth of the United Federation of Planets. It is this "first contact" that the Borg are trying to prevent.
Also Known As:
Star Trek: Generations 2
Star Trek: Resurrection
Production Status: Released
Logline: The USS Enterprise must travel back in time to fight an ominous alien race set to take over humanity.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 50 min.
Release Date: November 22, 1996
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sci-fi adventure violence.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $92,017,585
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Arizona, USA
Produced in: United States

Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

2009-05-07T19:21:00.000+08:00

When Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Enterprise gets word that Lt. Commander Data has run amok and taken a cultural survey team hostage, his first concern is to save Data--who will have to be destroyed if he cannot be repaired. But when Picard investigates, he finds something strange about the Ba'ku, the race the survey team was observing. The Enterprise command team also discovers that there is more to the supposed cultural survey than they had been told. Soon, Captain Picard is forced to choose between disobeying a direct order and violating the Prime Directive of the Federation.
Also Known As:
Insight: The Final Voyage
Star Trek 9
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure and Science Fiction/Fantasy
Running Time: 1 hr. 40 min.
Release Date: December 11, 1998
MPAA Rating: PG for sci-fi action violence, mild language and sensuality.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Rick Berman Productions
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $70,177,571
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

2009-05-07T19:20:00.000+08:00

After years of traveling the universe preserving tranquility and promoting goodwill towards humans and aliens alike, the intrepid Starship crew that Captain Jean-Luc Picard has long thought of as his family is breaking up. Officer William Riker has married Counselor Deanna Troi and now Riker will assume the capataincy of the U.S.S. Titan. As the U.S.S. Enterprise travels from Riker's wedding in Alaska toward Troi's homeworld of Betazed, where a second ceremony will be performed, Chief Engineer Geordi La Forge detects an unusual electromagnetic signature from the nearby planet Kolarus III. A quick search uncovers the dismantled pieces of an android fashioned after the Enterprise's own Lieutenant Commander Data. Back on course to Betazed, the starship is diverted once more when Picard receives a message from Admiral Janeway that the Romulans, longtime enemies of the Federation, have undergone a political upheaval, and their new leader, the Praetor, wants to discuss a peace treaty with the Federation. The Enterprise is the closest starship to the Neutral Zone; thus, it is up to Picard and his crew to respond and determine the Praetor's sincerity. Once in the shadow of the Romulan Empire, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the Enterprise crew are thrust into the center of a plot that could lead to the destruction of Earth at the hands of a new and chilling nemesis.
Also Known As:
Star Trek 10
Star Trek X: Nemesis
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 57 min.
Release Date: December 13, 2002
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for for sci-fi action violence and peril and a scene of sexual content.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Rick Berman Productions, Digital Domain, Digital Domain Productions
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $43,119,879
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

Star Trek (2009)

2009-05-07T19:18:00.000+08:00

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before.
Also Known As:
Star Trek 11
Star Trek Prequel
Star Trek XI
Star Trek: Corporate Headquarters
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hr. 7 min.
Release Date: May 7th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi action and violence and brief sexual content.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Bad Robot, Kurtzman/Orci, Spyglass Entertainment Holdings, LLC
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California USA
Produced in: United States

Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

2009-04-28T12:10:00.001+08:00

On the July 4th holiday, an attack on the vulnerable United States infrastructure begins to shut down the entire nation. The mysterious figure behind the scheme has figured out every modern angle -- but he never figured on an old-school "analog" fly in the "digital" ointment: John McClane. No mask. No cape. No problem.
Also Known As:
Die Hard 4
Die Hard 4.0
Die Hardest
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hr. 10 min.
Release Date: June 27th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, language and a brief sexual situation.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution, 20th Century Fox International
Production Co.:
Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Film Partners, Cheyenne Enterprises
Studios:
20th Century Fox
U.S. Box Office: $134,527,196
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

Die Hard With A Vengeance (1995)

2009-04-28T12:08:00.000+08:00

On the streets of New York, police officer John McClane has just about seen it all. He's got a nose for danger, a penchant for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and a talent for overcoming incredible odds. But this time, danger is looking for him. Seeking a very personal and mysterious revenge against McClane, a malevolent genius named Simon is forcing the heroic cop to play a deadly game. The stakes: New York City itself. The game begins when a phone call from Simon sends McClane to Harlem, where he unexpectedly forms an alliance with the very unwilling Zeus Carver. McClane and Zeus soon find themselves careening across the Big Apple, pursuing the deadly Simon, who's always one step ahead of them. In the past, McClane's had his share of bad days. But on this blisteringly hot summer day in the City, Simon Says John McClane is about to have a really bad day...
Also Known As:
Die Hard 3
Die Hard III
Die Hard New York
Die Hard: With a Vengeance
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 58 min.
Release Date: May 19th, 1995
MPAA Rating: R
Distributors:
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
Cinergi Pictures Entertainment
U.S. Box Office: $99,490,977
Filming Locations:
New York, New York, USA
South Carolina, USA
Produced in: United States

Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)

2009-04-28T12:04:00.000+08:00

In this sequel, New York City policeman John McClaine tries to stop an elite commando group from kidnapping a big-time drug dealer and taking him to the Caribbean.
Also Known As:
50 Minuti per Morire
58 minutes pour vivre
Die Hard II: The Taking of Los Angeles International
Sturb Langsam 2
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Holiday and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 4 min.
Release Date: July 3rd, 1990
MPAA Rating: R
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
Production Co.:
Silver Pictures, Gordon Company Productions
U.S. Box Office: $115,288,665
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Alpena, Michigan, USA
Kinross, Michigan, USA
Produced in: United States

Die Hard (1988)

2009-04-28T12:03:00.000+08:00

A New York City cop gets trapped in a Los Angeles high-rise occupied by terrorists on Christmas Eve.
Also Known As:
Piege de cristal
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure and Thriller
Running Time: 2 hrs. 7 min.
Release Date: July 13th, 1998
MPAA Rating: R
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
Production Co.:
Gordon Company Productions, Silver Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $80,707,729
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

2008-11-23T00:50:00.000+08:00

Left marooned on the distant shores of Madagascar, the New Yorkers have hatched a plan so crazy it just might work. With military precision, the penguins have repaired an old crashed plane - sort of. Once aloft, this unlikely crew stays airborne just long enough to make it to the wildest place of all -- the vast plains of Africa itself -- where our zoo-raised crew encounters species of their own kind for the very first time. While discovering their roots, they quickly realize the differences between the concrete jungle and the heart of Africa. Despite long-lost relatives, romantic rivals and scheming hunters, Africa seems like a "crack-a-lackin" great place...but is it better than their Central Park home?
Also Known As:
Madagascar 2
Madagascar: The Crate Escape
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Animation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 29 min.
Release Date: November 7th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for some mild crude humor.
Distributors:
DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
PDI/DreamWorks
Studios:
DreamWorks Animation
U.S. Box Office: $116,905,195
Produced in: United States

Madagascar (2005)

2008-11-23T00:44:00.000+08:00

This movie focuses on four residents and "stars" of the Central Park Zoo in New York City who are also best friends: a lion (Stiller), a zebra (Rock), a giraffe (Schwimmer) and a pregnant hippo (Smith). When one of them goes missing, the other three break out of the zoo looking for him, and eventually all four are captured and put in boxes to ship them back to the continent their species are originally from: Africa. An accident at sea, however, strands them on the shore of Madagascar. Having had humans take care of them their entire life, the four know nothing of surviving in the wild, or that one of them, the lion, is genetically predisposed to eat his three best friends. Exploring their surroundings, the four friends soon meet the Malagasy locals (a type of lemur given to having loud "rave-like" dance parties) and their carnivorous enemies, the fousas. As the two sides try to use these four new, strange (and large) friends to their benefit, our heroes are also confronted with the reality of their predestined roles in nature.
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Kids/Family and Animation
Running Time: 1 hr. 26 min.
Release Date: May 27th, 2005 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language, crude humor and some thematic elements.
Distributors:
DreamWorks
Production Co.:
PDI/DreamWorks
Studios:
DreamWorks, DreamWorks Animation
U.S. Box Office: $193,136,719
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: USA

Quantum Of Solace (2008)

2008-11-23T00:42:00.000+08:00

Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr. White who reveals the organization which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.

Forensic intelligence links an Mi6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille, a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene, a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organization.

On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, Bond discovers that Greene, conspiring to take total control of one of the world's most important natural resources, is forging a deal with the exiled General Medrano. Using his associates in the organization, and manipulating his powerful contacts within the CIA and the British government, Greene promises to overthrow the existing regime in a Latin American country, giving the General control of the country in exchange for a seemingly barren piece of land.

In a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit, Bond allies with old friends in a battle to uncover the truth. As he gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, the terrorists and even M, to unravel Greene's sinister plan and stop his organization.
Also Known As:
Bond 22
Production Status: In Preproduction
Logline: James Bond infiltrates a drug ring that is flooding Britain with heroin
Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 45 min.
Release Date: November 14th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some sexual content.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing
Production Co.:
Danjaq Productions, EON Productions
Studios:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM), Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
U.S. Box Office: $67,528,882
Filming Locations:
Europe
Tuscany, Italy
Produced in: United States

Titanic (1997)

2008-09-07T14:13:00.000+08:00

After winning a trip on the RMS Titanic during a dockside card game, American Jack Dawson spots the society girl Rose DeWitt Bukater who is on her way to Philadelphia to marry her rich snob fiance Cal Hockley. Rose feels helplessly trapped by her situation and makes her way to the aft deck and thinks of suicide until she is rescued by Jack. Cal is therefore obliged to invite Jack to dine at their first-class table where he suffers through the slights of his snobbish hosts. In return, he spirits Rose off to third class for an evening of dancing, giving her the time of her life. Deciding to forsake her intended future all together, Rose asks Jack, who has made his living making sketches on the streets of Paris, to draw her in the nude wearing the invaluable blue diamond Cal has given her. Cal finds out and has Jack locked away. Soon afterwards, the ship hits an iceberg and Rose must find Jack while both must run from Cal even as the ship sinks deeper into the freezing water.
Production Status: Released
Logline: A young man and woman from different social classes fall in love aboard the ill-fated voyage.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama and Romance
Running Time: 3 hrs. 17 min.
Release Date: December 19, 1997
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for disaster related peril and violence, nudity, sensuality and brief language.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Lightstorm Entertainment
Studios:
20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $600,743,440
Filming Locations:
Rosarito, Mexico
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Los Angeles, California, USA
United Kingdom
Produced in: United States

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

2008-09-07T14:11:00.000+08:00

A "cure" for mutancy threatens to alter the course of history. For the first time, mutants have a choice: retain their uniqueness, though it isolates and alienates them, or give up their powers and become human. The opposing viewpoints of mutant leaders Charles Xavier, who preaches tolerance, and Magneto, who believes in the survival of the fittest, are put to the ultimate test--triggering the war to end all wars
Also Known As:
X Men 3
X-Men 3
X3
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 43 min.
Release Date: May 26th, 2006 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence, some sexual content and language.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox, 20th Century Fox International
Production Co.:
Donners' Company, Marvel Studios
Studios:
20th Century Fox
U.S. Box Office: $234,360,014
Filming Locations:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Produced in: United States

X2: X-Men United (2003)

2008-09-07T14:00:00.000+08:00

Mutants continue their struggle against a society that fears and distrusts them. Their cause becomes even more desperate following an incredible attack by an undetermined assailant possessing extraordinary abilities. The shocking attack renews the political and public outcry for both a Mutant Registration Act, and an anti-mutant movement, now led by William Stryker. A vocal, wealthy, former commander for the Army, Stryker, is rumored to have experimented on mutants. Stryker's dubious mutant "work" is somehow tied to Logan's/Wolverine's mysterious and forgotten past. As Logan/Wolverine searches for clues to his origin, Stryker puts into motion his anti-mutant program--launching a severe attack on Professor Xavier's mansion. Magneto, newly escaped from his plastic prison, proposes a partnership with Professor Xavier and the X-Men to combat their common and formidable enemy: Stryker. With the fates of Xavier, mankind, and mutantkind, in their hands, the X-Men face their most dangerous mission yet.
Also Known As:
X Men 2
X Men II
X-Men 2
X-Men II
X2
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 14 min.
Release Date: May 2nd, 2003
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi action/violence, some sexuality and brief language.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
Donners' Company, Bad Hat Harry Productions, Marvel Studios
Studios:
20th Century Fox
U.S. Box Office: $214,948,780
Filming Locations:
Vancouver
Produced in: United States

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X-Men (2000)

2008-09-07T13:56:00.000+08:00

Cyclops. Jean Grey. Storm... They are the children of the atom, homo superior, the next link in the chain of evolution. Each was born with a unique genetic mutation, which at puberty manifested itself in extraordinary powers: Cyclops' eyes release an energy beam that can rip holes through mountains; Jean Grey's strength is both telekinetic and telepathic; and Storm can manipulate all forms of weather. In a world increasingly filled with hatred and prejudiced, they're scientific oddities... freaks of nature... outcasts who are feared and loathed by those who cannot accept their differences. Their detractors include U.S. Senator Robert Kelly, a McCarthyesque politico whose legislation is designed to "expose the dangers" of mutants. Under the tutelage of Professor Charles Xavier, the world's most powerful telepath, these "gifted" students have learned to control and direct their powers for the greater good of mankind.

Xavier welcomes two newcomers: Logan/Wolverine, a solitary fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable adamantium claws and an animal-like fury; and Rogue, an alienated teenage girl who can absorb the powers and memories of anyone she touches. As Wolverine and Rogue adjust to life among their "kind," the X-Men find themselves locked in a physical and philosophical battle with the Professor's former colleague and friend, Erik Lehnsherr a.k.a. Magneto. One of the world's most powerful mutants, Magneto has turned his back on society, believing that humans and mutants can never coexist, and that mutants are the rightful heirs to the future. He and his evil Brotherhood--the mammoth Sabretooth, the metamorph Mystique and the near-sighted, far jumping Toad--will stop at nothing to ensure that future, even if it threatens the very existence of mankind... or mutantkind.
Also Known As:
The X-Men
X Men
Production Status: Released
Logline: In an environmentally unstable future, a small group of mutants known as the X-Men promote peace in an America that has turned against them, while fighting the powerful mutant Magneto, who has plans to turn all of mankind into mutants.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 1 hr. 44 min.
Release Date: July 14, 2000 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi action violence.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
Production Co.:
Donners' Company, Bad Hat Harry Productions, Marvel Studios
U.S. Box Office: $157,299,717
Filming Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Produced in: United States

Shrek the Third (2007)

2008-09-07T13:49:00.000+08:00

Being king isn't for everyone--especially if you're a prickly ogre who smells like the shallow end of a swamp. When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he wanted was to rule Far Far Away, but when his frogger-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, Shrek is quickly fitted for the crown. Now, unless the reluctant would-be king can find a suitable replacement, he'll be royally screwed for the rest of his days. As if Shrek didn't have enough on his plate, Princess Fiona has another little surprise on the way. With his head spinning and his belly in knots, Shrek sets off on a quest to find the only other possible heir to the throne, Fiona's long-lost cousin Artie, an underachieving medieval high schooler. While the ogre is away, his old nemesis Prince Charming rears his handsome head and returns to the kingdom of Far Far Away with redemption on his shallow little mind. Even with Donkey and the ever-so-suave Puss in Boots by their side, it's going to take an ogre-sized effort--and a whole lot of help from Fiona and her band of princesses--for Shrek and Artie to save the day and find their own "Happily Ever After."
Also Known As:
Shrek 3
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 33 min.
Release Date: May 18th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for some crude humor, suggestive content and swashbuckling action.
Distributors:
DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
PDI/DreamWorks
Studios:
DreamWorks Animation, DreamWorks SKG
U.S. Box Office: $320,706,665
Produced in: United States

Shrek 2 (2004)

2008-09-07T13:47:00.000+08:00

After battling a fire-breathing dragon and the evil Lord Farquaad to win the hand of Princess Fiona, Shrek now faces his greatest challenge: the in-laws. Shrek and Princess Fiona return from their honeymoon to find an invitation to visit Fiona's parents, the King and Queen of the Kingdom of Far, Far Away. With Donkey along for the ride, the newlyweds set off. All of the citizens of Far, Far Away turn out to greet their returning Princess, and her parents happily anticipate the homecoming of their daughter and her new Prince. But no one could have prepared them for the sight of their new son-in-law, not to mention how much their little girl had changed. Little did Shrek and Fiona know that their marriage had foiled all of her father's plans for her future--and his own. Now the King must enlist the help of a powerful Fairy Godmother, the handsome Prince Charming and that famed ogre killer 'Puss In Boots' to put right his version of "happily ever after."
Also Known As:
Shrek 4D
Shrek II
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 32 min.
Release Date: May 19th, 2004 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for some crude humor, a brief reference and some suggestive content.
Distributors:
DreamWorks SKG
Production Co.:
DreamWorks Home Entertainment, Pacific Data Images
Studios:
DreamWorks Animation, DreamWorks SKG
U.S. Box Office: $436,471,036
Produced in: United States

Shrek (2001)

2008-09-07T13:44:00.000+08:00

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ornery ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. There are blind mice in his food, a big, bad wolf in his bed, three little homeless pigs and more, all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home--not to mention his own--Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona to be Farquaad's bride. Accompanying him on his mission is wisecracking Donkey, who will do anything for Shrek... except shut up. Rescuing the Princess from a fire-breathing dragon may prove the least of their problems when the deep, dark secret she has been keeping is revealed.
Production Status: Released
Logline: An ugly green monster searches for the perfect wife.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Adaptation
Running Time: 1 hr. 29 min.
Release Date: May 16, 2001 LA/NY; May 18, 2001 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language and some crude humor.
Distributors:
DreamWorks SKG
Production Co.:
Pacific Data Images, Vanguard Films, Patchwork Productions
Studios:
DreamWorks SKG, DreamWorks Animation
U.S. Box Office: $267,652,016
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

Alien Resurrection (1997)

2008-09-07T13:40:00.000+08:00

After her death (in "Alien3"), Ripley is brought back to life, from cloned DNA, by evil scientists who want to resurrect the alien that died inside her.
Also Known As:
Alien: Resurrection
Aliens 4
Aliens Resurrection
Production Status: Released
Logline: Ripley returns as a clone of her previous self and must stop a new band of aliens from reaching Earth.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror, Thriller and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 47 min.
Release Date: November 26, 1997
MPAA Rating: R
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
Production Co.:
Brandywine Productions
Studios:
20th Century Fox
U.S. Box Office: $47,748,610
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

Alien3 (1992)

2008-09-07T13:39:00.000+08:00

A penal colony and its inhabitants, a religious brotherhood of ex-convicts, is infiltrated by an alien when a ship carrying Ripley crash lands there.
Also Known As:
ALIEN THREE
Alien 3
Production Status: Released
Logline: Ripley lands on a prison planet, where an alien begins to terrorize the convicts and impregnates Ripley.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 15 min.
Release Date: May 22, 1992
MPAA Rating: R
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
Production Co.:
Brandywine Productions
Studios:
20th Century Fox
U.S. Box Office: $54,780,116
Filming Locations:
Pinewood Studios, London, England
Marina Del Ray, California
Produced in: United States

Aliens (1986)

2008-09-07T13:35:00.000+08:00

Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), the sole survivor from the original ALIEN, is awakened after 57 years of drifting through space, her stories disbelieved by Company executives who tell her that the alien's planet is now inhabited and colonized. When contact is suddenly lost with the colonists, Ripley returns to the planet with a squad of marines, an android (Lance Henriksen), and a Company executive (Paul Reiser) with a mission of his own. Once on the planet, no survivors can be found except for Newt, a little girl who awakens motherly instincts in Ripley just in time for the acid-blooded aliens to attack in what quickly becomes a one-sided battle for sheer survival. Considered by many to be the best of the series, ALIENS is a fast-paced, high-intensity thrill ride that set a new standard for action films and cemented director James Cameron's status as one of Hollywood's leading directors following the success of THE TERMINATOR. Weaver received an Academy Award nomination and became a feminist hero for her strong, sensitive performance as the survivor Ripley, while costars Reiser, Henriksen, and Bill Paxton all give career-making performances in this landmark sci-fi extravaganza.
Production Status: Released
Logline: 57 years after the original attack, Ripley and a crew of marines return to the planet to kill the remaining aliens that have slaughtered the colonists on the planet.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror and Thriller
Running Time: 2 hrs. 17 min.
MPAA Rating: R
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
Production Co.:
Brandywine Productions
Studios:
20th Century Fox
U.S. Box Office: $77,632,096
Filming Locations:
Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath and London, England
Produced in: United States

Alien (1979)

2008-09-07T13:14:00.000+08:00

In deep space, the crew of the commercial ship Nostromo--comprised of five men and two women--is awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules, halfway through their journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel. The tale unfolds as they further look into the S.O.S. distress call from that battered commercial space vessel--only to discover that it's a warning call, rather than a call for help. However, it is too late to turn back as three members of the crew have already left to investigate the derelict ship. Far away in space and time, all five encounter an awesome galactic horror, that begins to kill the crew members one by one.
Also Known As:
Alien: The Director's Cut
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror and Thriller
Running Time: 2 hrs. 4 min.
Release Date: October 29th, 2003
MPAA Rating: R for sci-fi violence/gore and language.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
Production Co.:
Brandywine Productions
Studios:
20th Century Fox
U.S. Box Office: $1,983,690
Produced in: United Kingdom

The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

2008-09-07T13:13:00.000+08:00

In the third installment, the epic war between man and machine reaches a thundering crescendo: the Zion military, aided by courageous civilian volunteers like Zee and the Kid, desperately battles to hold back the Sentinel invasion as the Machine army bores into their stronghold. Facing total annihilation, the citizens of the last bastion of humanity fight not only for their own lives, but for the future of mankind itself. But an unknown element poisons the ranks from within: the rogue program Smith has cunningly hijacked Bane, a member of the hovercraft fleet. Growing more powerful with each passing second, Smith is beyond even the control of the Machines and now threatens to destroy their empire along with the real world and the Matrix. The Oracle offers Neo her final words of guidance, which he accepts with the knowledge that she is a program and her words could be just another layer of falsehood in the grand scheme of the Matrix. With the aid of Niobe, Neo and Trinity choose to travel farther than any human has ever dared to go â¿¿ a treacherous journey above ground, across the scorched surface of the earth and into the heart of the menacing Machine City. In this vast mechanized metropolis, Neo comes face to face with the ultimate power in the Machine world--the Deus Ex Machina--and strikes a bargain that is the only hope for a dying world. The war will end tonight, with Neoâ¿¿s destiny and the fate of two civilizations inexorably tied to the outcome of his cataclysmic confrontation with Smith.
Also Known As:
The Matrix 3
The Matrix: Revelations
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 10 min.
Release Date: November 5th, 2003
MPAA Rating: R for sci-fi violence and brief sexual content.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment, Silver Pictures
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Financiers:
Co-Financier: Warner Bros. Pictures, NPV Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment
U.S. Box Office: $139,259,759
Filming Locations:
Oakland, California, USA
Sydney, Australia
Produced in: United States

The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

2008-09-07T13:12:00.000+08:00

In this second chapter of the "Matrix" trilogy, Neo assumes greater command of his extraordinary powers as Zion falls under siege to the Machine Army. Only a matter of hours separates the last human enclave on Earth from 250,000 Sentinels programmed to destroy mankind. But the citizens of Zion, emboldened by Morpheusâ¿¿ conviction that the One will fulfill the Oracleâ¿¿s Prophecy and end the war with the Machines, rest all manner of hope and expectation on Neo, who finds himself stalled by disturbing visions as he searches for a course of action.Strengthened by their love for each other and their belief in themselves, Neo and Trinity choose to return to the Matrix with Morpheus and unleash their arsenal of extraordinary skills and weaponry against the systematic forces of repression and exploitation. But there exist powerful figures within the Matrix who refute the artifice of choice, evading the responsibility it brings as they feed on the emotional truths of others. Meanwhile, there are exiles like Agent Smith, whose inexorable connection to Neo compels him to disobey the system that has called for his deletion. Driven by the humanity he once despised, Smith will consume everything in his path on his quest for revenge. On his treacherous journey toward further insight into the construct of the Matrix and his pivotal role in the fate of mankind, Neo will confront greater resistance, an even greater truth and a more impossible choice than he ever imagined.At the confluence of love and truth, faith and knowledge, purpose and reason, Neo must follow the course he has chosen.
Also Known As:
The Matrix 2
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 19 min.
Release Date: May 15th, 2003
MPAA Rating: R for sci-fi violence and some sexuality.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment, Silver Pictures
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Financiers:
Co-Financier: NPV Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $281,492,479
Filming Locations:
Oakland, California, USA
Sydney, Australia
Produced in: United States

The Matrix (1999)

2008-09-07T13:08:00.000+08:00

Neo is a young software engineer and part-time hacker who is singled out by some mysterious figures who want to introduce him into the secret of 'the matrix'. The cops also seem to be after him, and he takes a chance on discovering what he has always suspected: that the world is not quite what it seems to be and a sinister conspiracy is at work.
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Thriller
Running Time: 2 hrs. 16 min.
Release Date: March 31, 1999 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: R for sci-fi violence and brief language.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Silver Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment, Groucho II Film Partnership
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $171,383,253
Filming Locations:
Sydney, Australia
Fox Studios, Australia
Produced in: United States

Back to the Future III (1990)

2008-09-07T13:07:00.000+08:00

Stranded in 1955, Marty must now travel to 1885 to rescue Doc Brown. Surviving Indian attacks and unfriendly townsfolk, its up to Marty to grab the love-struck Doc, leave the wild west and get back to the future.
Also Known As:
Regresso al Futuro III
Retour ver le futur, 3e partie
Production Status: Released
Logline: In the final chapter of this trilogy Marty Mcfly travels back to the western ages to help save his good friend Doc.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Western and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 58 min.
Release Date: May 24th 1990
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Universal Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Amblin Entertainment
Studios:
Universal Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $82,990,725
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, Tuolomne County, and Sonora, California
North Carolina
Mexico
Produced in: United States

Back to the Future II (1989)

2008-09-07T13:06:00.000+08:00

Marty and Doc fix the McFly family in the year 2015 only to find new wrinkles back home in Hill Valley, 1985, which forces them to go back to 1955 once again to fix the future. Whew! Academy Award Nominations: Best Visual Effects.
Also Known As:
Back to the Future 2
Back to the Future Part II
Ritorno al Futuro Parte II
Production Status: Released
Logline: Marty McFly is back and this time travels to the future in order to save his own future.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 55 min.
Release Date: November 22nd, 1989
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Universal Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Amblin Entertainment
Studios:
Universal Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $116,425,676
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles and Sonora, California
Produced in: United States

Back to the Future (1985)

2008-09-07T13:04:00.000+08:00

With the help of a wacky scientist, a young teen travels back to 1955 in a Delorean turned time-machine. Once there, he meets his parents, still teenagers, but his presence throws things out-of-whack and he must ensure they fall in love and get married or else he'll never come to exist.
Production Status: Released
Logline: A teenager travels back in time to save his parents marriage as well as his own life.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy and Science Fiction/Fantasy
Running Time: 1 hr. 56 min.
Release Date: July 3, 1985 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Universal Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Amblin Entertainment
Studios:
Universal Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $200,785,744
Produced in: United States

Return of the Jedi (1983)

2008-09-07T12:58:00.000+08:00

Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Lando Calrissian and their small army of friends rescue Han Solo from the clutches of the menacingly ugly Jabba the Hutt and go on to do battle with the Empire, even after Darth Vader has broken off in his own rebellion.
Also Known As:
Star Wars Special Edition: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars, Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars, Episode 6: Revenge of the Jedi
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Production Status: Released
Logline: The third installation to the original trilogy.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 13 min.
Release Date: May 25, 1983 Nationwide; March 14, 1997 Re-release
MPAA Rating: PG for sci-fi action violence.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
Lucasfilm, Ltd.
U.S. Box Office: $309,206,384
Produced in: United States

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

2008-09-07T12:56:00.000+08:00

Luke Skywalker and his loyal band team up to do battle with Empire's forces who decide to enact revenge. Yet, Luke is empowered by the Jedi master Yoda in learning to master the "Force", something he will need when he meets Darth Vader in a startling confrontation.
Also Known As:
Star Wars Special Edition: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars, Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 4 min.
Release Date: May 21, 1980 Nationwide; February 21, 1997 Re-release
MPAA Rating: PG for sci-fi action violence.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
Lucasfilm, Ltd.
U.S. Box Office: $290,272,072
Produced in: United States

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

2008-09-07T12:52:00.000+08:00

The galaxy is weary after three long years of war. Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi have become legendary heroes in their campaigns against the droid forces of the evil General Grievous. Anakin and his secret wife, Padme Amidala, have been separated for months, and he finally reunites with her to learn that she is pregnant. He is plagued by visions of her dying in childbirth, haunting images of a possible future. Anakin is determined to stop her from dying--no matter the cost. This leads Anakin down a dark path to commit terrible deeds. Obi-Wan Kenobi must face his former apprentice in a ferocious lightsaber duel on the fiery world of Mustafar.
Also Known As:
Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode 3
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 22 min.
Release Date: May 19th, 2005
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi violence and some intense images.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
JAK Productions, Lucasfilm, Ltd.
U.S. Box Office: $380,262,555
Filming Locations:
Sydney, Australia
Guilin, China
Mt Etna, Italy
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Phuket, Thailand
Tozeur, Tunisia
England
Produced in: United States

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

2008-09-07T12:51:00.000+08:00

Set ten years after the events of "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace", not only has the galaxy undergone significant change, but so have our familiar heroes Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padme Amidala, and Anakin Skywalker, as they are thrown together again for the first time since the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo. Anakin has grown into the accomplished Jedi apprentice of Obi-Wan, who himself has transitioned from student to teacher. The two Jedi are assigned to protect Padme whose life is threatened by a faction of political separatists. As relationships form and powerful forces collide, these heroes face choices that will impact not only their own fates, but the destiny of the Republic.
Also Known As:
Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode 2
Star Wars: Episode II
Star Wars: Episode II The Rise of the Empire
The Rise of the Empire
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 12 min.
Release Date: May 16th, 2002
MPAA Rating: PG for sustained sequences of sci-fi action/violence.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
JAK Productions, Lucasfilm, Ltd.
U.S. Box Office: $310,675,583
Filming Locations:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Fox Studios)
Tunisia
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
Produced in: United States

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

2008-09-07T12:47:00.000+08:00

Sci-fi adventure which takes place before the birth of Luke Skywalker, featuring the friendship between the young Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, who would later become Darth Vader. The galactic government has been weakened, and when the peaceful planet of Naboo is threatened by the giant Trade Federation, it seems that nobody will step in to defend Queen Amidala and her people. Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi are sent to find a settlement and discover the extent of the planet's peril. In the course of their adventures, they find a young slave, Anakin, whom Qui-Gon senses is destined to bring balance to the Force. Against Obi-Wan's suspicions, he decides to train Anakin as a Jedi Knight.
Also Known As:
Shadows of the Empire
Star Wars Episode 1: La Menace Fanto
Star Wars: Episode I
The Phantom Menace
Production Status: Released
Logline: Two Jedi Knights must protect a young queen from a mysterious creature who wants to destroy her.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama and Science Fiction/Fantasy
Running Time: 2 hrs. 13 min.
Release Date: May 19, 1999 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG for sci-fi action/violence.
Production Co.:
JAK Productions Ltd, Lucasfilm, Ltd.
U.S. Box Office: $431,065,444
Filming Locations:
Leavesden Studios, England, United Kingdom
Caserta Royal Palace, Italy
Tozeur, Tunisia
Produced in: United States

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

2008-09-07T12:24:00.000+08:00

A few years back, venture capitalist John Hammond figured out how to recreate dinosaurs from DNA fragments encased in ember. He started a company called InGen, which placed the genetically engineered dinosaurs in a theme park on an island in Costa Rica. But the Jurassic Park systems broke down shortly before it could open, the dinosaurs got free and had to be destroyed, and the island was closed to the public. In the aftermath, everyone involved moved quickly to quash the story. InGen wanted to limit its liability. The Costa Rican government wanted to preserve its reputation as a tourist paradise. And the individual scientists who had been hired as consultants on the project were bound by the nondisclosure agreement to remain silent. But as Dr. Ian Malcolm is about to find out... something has survived.
Also Known As:
Jurassic Park 2
Lost World
Production Status: Released
Logline: A san diego amusement park is attempting to take posession of a dinosaur which does not want to be moved away from its island.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 14 min.
Release Date: May 23, 1997
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Distributors:
Universal Pictures
Production Co.:
Amblin Entertainment
Studios:
Universal Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $229,074,524
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
San Diego, California, USA
Eureka, California, USA
Hawaii, USA
Produced in: United States

Jurassic Park (1993)

2008-09-07T12:17:00.000+08:00

The contemporary story of a remarkable theme park built around actual dinosaurs, created from DNA deposits.
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 7 min.
Release Date: June 11, 1993 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense science fiction terror.
Distributors:
United International Pictures, Universal Pictures
Production Co.:
Amblin Entertainment
Studios:
Universal Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $356,748,415
Filming Locations:
Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

2008-09-06T13:54:00.000+08:00

Young wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are facing new challenges and dangers in the wake of Lord Voldemort's return.
Also Known As:
Harry Potter 6
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Release Date: July 17th, 2009 (wide)
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
1492 Pictures, Heyday Films
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Produced in: United States

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

2008-09-06T13:52:00.000+08:00

As his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry approaches, 15-year-old Harry Potter is in full-blown adolescence, complete with regular outbursts of rage, a nearly debilitating crush, and the blooming of a powerful sense of rebellion. It's been yet another infuriating and boring summer with the despicable Dursleys, this time with minimal contact from our hero's non-Muggle friends from school. Harry is feeling especially edgy at the lack of news from the magic world, wondering when the freshly revived evil Lord Voldemort will strike. Returning to Hogwarts will be a relief--or will it?
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Kids/Family, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hr. 18 min.
Release Date: July 11th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Wigram Productions, 1492 Pictures, Heyday Films
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $292,000,866
Produced in: United States

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

2008-09-06T13:49:00.000+08:00

Beset by nightmares, Harry Potter is all too happy to escape his disturbing dreams by attending the Quidditch World Cup. But something sinister ignites the skies at the Quidditch campsite--the Dark Mark, the sign of the evil Lord Voldemort. It's conjured by his followers, the Death Eaters, who haven't dared to appear in public since Voldemort was last seen thirteen years ago--the night he murdered Harry's parents. Harry longs to get back inside the safe walls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where Professor Dumbledore can protect him. But Dumbledore announces that Hogwarts will host the Triwizard Tournament, one of the most exciting and dangerous of the wizarding community's magical competitions. One champion will be selected from each of the three most prestigious wizarding schools to compete in a series of life-threatening tasks in pursuit of winning the coveted Triwizard Cup. Ministry of Magic official Barty Crouch and Professor Dumbledore preside over a candlelit ceremony as the enchanted Goblet of Fire selects one student from each school to compete. Amidst a hail of sparks and flames, the cup names Durmstrang's Institute's Quidditch superstar Victor Krum, followed by Beauxbatons' Academy exquisite Fleur Delacour and finally, Hogwarts' popular all-around golden boy Cedric Diggory. But then, inexplicably, the Goblet spits out one final name: Harry Potter. Suspecting that whoever entered Harry's name wants to put him in grave danger, Dumbledore asks Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, the eccentric new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, to keep his magical eye trained on the teenage wizard. Events take an ominous turn when someone is murdered on Hogwarts grounds. As they edge closer to the Triwizard Cup, Harry soon finds himself hurtling toward an encounter with true evil.
Also Known As:
Harry Potter 4
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 30 min.
Release Date: November 18th, 2005 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures International, Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Heyday Films
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $289,994,397
Filming Locations:
United Kingdom
Produced in: United States

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

2008-09-06T13:46:00.000+08:00

Thirteen year-old Harry Potter has reluctantly spent yet another summer with the Dursleys, his dismal relatives, "behaving himself" and not practicing any magic. That is, until Uncle Vernon's bullying sister, Aunt Marge, comes to visit. Aunt Marge has always been particularly horrible to Harry and this time pushes him so far that he "accidentally" causes her to inflate like a monstrous balloon and drift away! Fearing punishment from his Aunt and Uncle--and repercussions from Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic, which strictly forbids students from using magic in the non-magic world--Harry escapes into the night. Along the way, Harry will try to make sense of Hermioneâs puzzling appearances and disappearances, with the help of Ron and the giant Hagrid, who has taken on a new position at Hogwarts as the Care of Magical Creatures teacher. A confrontation between Harry and the menacing Sirius Black seems inevitable, but what exactly is Professor Lupinâs relationship with Black? What is the dark secret that Professor Snape is so eager to reveal? And just why is Ronâs pet rat Scabbers so frantic to escape his grasp? Harry will need all of the courage, magic and support he can muster to answer these questions and uncover the truth behind Sirius Black and his ties to the gifted young wizardâs mysterious past.
Also Known As:
Harry Potter 3
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 21 min.
Release Date: June 4th, 2004 (super-wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for frightening moments, creature violence and mild language.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
1492 Pictures, Heyday Films, Monsoon Entertainment
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $249,358,727
Filming Locations:
Leavesden Studios, London, England
United Kingdom
Glencoe, Scotland
Produced in: United States

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

2008-09-06T13:42:00.000+08:00

Harry Potter has not had a good summer. Not only has he had to put up with his overbearing Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon Dursley and their dread of his magical abilities, but it seems as if Harry's best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger have forgotten him as they haven't replied to a single one of his letters. Then, suddenly and mysteriously, house-elf Dobby appears in Harry's bedroom and warns him of great danger if he should attempt to return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But despite the elf's mischievous efforts to thwart Harry's return to school, the ever determined Harry is rescued from the Dursley's dreary clutches by Ron and his brothers and whisked into the warmth of the Weasley household. Upon arriving at Hogwarts, Harry finds that his first year heroics have caused him to become the center of much unwanted attention. His new fans include Ron's little sister Ginny; first year would-be photographer Colin Creevey; and most irritatingly, the New Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor, Gilderoy Lockhart. Outshone only by his own vanity, Lockhart craves the attention that Harry shuns. But not even Lockhart can offer an explanation for the sinister new terror that is gripping the school.
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 41 min.
Release Date: November 15, 2002
MPAA Rating: PG for scary moments, some creature violence and mild language.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
1492 Pictures
Industrial Light & Magic
Heyday Films
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $261,970,615
Filming Locations:
London, England, United Kingdom
Produced in: United States

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

2008-09-06T13:35:00.000+08:00

Harry Potter has learned to live with his bullying Uncle Vernon, his callous Aunt Petunia and the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin Dudley. He's even learned to live with sleeping in the cupboard under the stairs. Harry's relatives have just as reluctantly learned to live with the unwelcome presence of their orphaned relation, a constant reminder of Petunia's "wayward" sister and brother-in-law and their mysterious and untimely demise. Even the impending arrival of his 11th birthday offers no excitement for Harry--as usual, there's little chance of cards, presents or any kind of birthday treat. This year, however, is different. On his 11th birthday, Harry learns that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and family he has never had.
Also Known As:
Harry Potter a l'ecole des sorciers
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (United Kingdom)
Production Status: Released
Logline: A little boy is schooled in the art of wizardry.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 32 min.
Release Date: November 16, 2001 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG for some scary moments and mild language.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Heyday Films
1492 Pictures
Studios:
(USA): Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $317,557,891
Filming Locations:
England, United Kingdom
Produced in: United States

Superman IV: the Quest for Peace (1987)

2008-09-06T13:03:00.000+08:00

Superman has recognized at last the greatest threat to humanity, and he is out to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, now a nuclear arms entrepreneur, creates Nuclear Man--a solar-powered Kryptonia Android and genetic clone whose powers equal (and potentially surpass) those of Superman--to rid the world of the Man of Steel. Christopher Reeve once again dons the Superman costume, this time for director Sidney J. Furie (LADY SINGS THE BLUES), receiving wonderful support from regulars Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, and Jackie Cooper in addition to newcomers Mariel Hemingway and Jon Cryer.
Production Status: Released
Logline: The man of steel takes on nuclearman, Lex luthers' latest sceme to rule the world.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 29 min.
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Cannon Releasing, Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Cannon Films Inc
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $14,861,698
Filming Locations:
Elstree Studios in London, England
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
New York, New York
Produced in: United States

Superman III (1983)

2008-09-06T13:01:00.000+08:00

Gus Gorman, a computer whiz starts working for a conglomerate intent on world domination. Gorman is sent to Superman's hometown of Smallville to destroy Columbia's coffee crop by tampering with the weather satellite. In addition, Gorman unwittingly develops a hybrid of red Kryptonite, which turns Superman into a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Production Status: Released
Logline: Superman battles a supercomputer and the evil businessman exploiting it.
Genres: Action/Adventure and Science Fiction/Fantasy
Running Time: 2 hrs. 3 min.
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Dovemead, Cantharus Productions
Filming Locations:
Alberta, Canada
Produced in: United States

Superman II (1981)

2008-09-06T13:00:00.001+08:00

Terrorists hold Lois Lane captive and threaten to destroy Paris with a thermo nuclear device. Superman rescues Lois and throws the weapon into space. But, the blast awakens Zod, Ursa, and Non, the three exiled villains from Superman's home planet of Krypton. The evil threesome return to Earth and attempt to use their powers to take over the world.
Production Status: Released
Logline: Three villains from Superman's former home planet escape imprisonment and come to Earth with the same powers as Superman.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 7 min.
Release Date: January 1, 1980
MPAA Rating: PG
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
International Film Productions, Dovemead
Filming Locations:
Niagara Falls and New York City, New York; Paris, France
Produced in: United Kingdom

Superman (1978)

2008-09-06T12:58:00.000+08:00

The Superman myth is well told, from his birth on the doomed planet Krypton to his childhood in a small Kansas town and beyond, in Richard Donner's blockbuster. After he comes of age, young Clark Kent, as his Earth parents have named him, learns the truth of his alien birth on a voyage of discovery to the Arctic where he builds his "Fortress of Solitude". It is there that he learns--through a link to his long-dead birth father--of his superhuman abilities and his responsibility to preserve and protect "truth, justice and the American Way." Once he adjusts to life in the big city, Metropolis, he discovers that hiding his superpowers as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent (Christopher Reeve) isn't easy as he flirts with hard-nosed Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) and battles supervillain Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman). The film's all-star cast includes Jackie Cooper, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty, Glenn Ford, Terence Stamp, and Valerie Perrine, among others, all camping it up wonderfully.

Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Music, Best Sound and Best Editing.
Academy Awards: 1, Special Achievement Award for the groundbreaking special effects.
Also Known As:
Superman the Movie
Superman: The Movie
Production Status: Released
Logline: A young boy is sent to Earth from his dying planet and grows to become a man with superhuman powers.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 23 min.
Release Date: December 15, 1978
MPAA Rating: PG for peril, some mild sensuality and language.
Production Co.:
Dovemead, International Film Productions
Filming Locations:
New Mexico
New York City, New York
Canada
England
Produced in: United States

Batman Begins (2005)

2008-09-06T12:52:00.000+08:00

How does one man change the world? It's a question that haunts Bruce Wayne like the specter of his parents, gunned down before his eyes in the streets of Gotham on a night that changed his life forever. Tormented by guilt and anger, battling the demons that feed his desire for revenge and his need to honor his parents' altruistic legacy, the disillusioned industrial heir vanished from Gotham and secretly travels the world, seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. In his quest to elucidate himself in the ways of the criminal mind, Bruce is mentored by a mysterious man called Ducard in the mastery of the physical and mental disciplines that will empower him to fight the evil he has vowed to destroy. He soon finds himself the target of recruiting efforts by the League of Shadows, a powerful, subversive vigilante group headed by enigmatic leader Ra's al Ghul. Bruce returns to Gotham to find the city devoured by rampant crime and corruption. Wayne Enterprises, his family's former bastion of philanthropic business ideals, now rests in the hands of CEO Richard Earle, a man more concerned with taking the company public than serving the public good. Meanwhile, Bruce's close childhood friend Rachel Dawes, now an Assistant District Attorney, can't secure a conviction of the city's most notorious criminals because the justice system has been so deeply polluted by scum like crime boss Carmine Falcone. It doesn't help that prominent Gotham psychiatrist Dr. Jonathan Crane bolsters insanity defenses for Falcone's thugs in exchange for nefarious favors that serve his own devious agenda. With the help of his trusted butler Alfred, detective Jim Gordon--one of the few good cops on the Gotham police force--and Lucius Fox, his ally at the Wayne Enterprises' Applied Sciences division, Bruce Wayne unleashes his awe-inspiring alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses strength, intellect and an array of high tech weaponry to fight the sinister forces that threaten to destroy the city.
Also Known As:
Batman Five
Batman: Intimidation Game
Batman: The Frightening
Production Status: Released
Genres: Crime/Gangster
Running Time: 2 hrs. 20 min.
Release Date: June 15th, 2005 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense action violence, disturbing images and some thematic elements.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Batfilm Productions, Branded Entertainment, Phantom Four, Syncopy Films
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $205,343,774
Filming Locations:
London (Shepperton Studios)
Iceland
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Produced in: United States

Batman Forever (1995)

2008-09-06T12:51:00.000+08:00

As two new forces of evil--Two-Face, formerly known as District Attorney Harvey Dent until a courtroom accident left him disfigured by chance and fueled by vengeance, and the Riddler, who was previously Edward Nygma, an overlooked employee of Wayne Enterprises before his transformation into the most quizzical and dangerous of tricksters--join together to overtake the minds of Gotham's citizens and destroy Batman, their mutual enemy. In return for financing the mass production of his devious mind-controlling invention, the Riddler commits to helping Two-Face solve the biggest mystery of all--who is Batman?--not knowing that Two-Face's caped quarry and his own rival, billionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne, are one and the same.
Also Known As:
Batman 3
Batman III
Production Status: Released
Logline: Batman joins forces with a trapeze artist who loses his family. The two are after former Bruce Wayne employee-turned-psycho The Riddler and Two-Face.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Crime/Gangster and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 1 min.
Release Date: June 16, 1995 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for strong stylized action.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $182,548,832
Filming Locations:
New York, New York, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

Batman Returns (1992)

2008-09-06T12:50:00.000+08:00

Set at Christmastime, Gotham City and its holiday celebrations are under siege by the Penguin and a group of circus freaks.
Also Known As:
Batman 2
The New Batman
Production Status: Released
Logline: Batman Returns when two villains The Penguin and Catgirl bring a wrath of terror to Gotham City.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Crime/Gangster and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 6 min.
Release Date: June 19, 1992 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Polygram Filmed Entertainment
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $160,277,476
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California
Produced in: United States

Spider-Man 2 (2004)

2008-09-06T12:48:00.000+08:00

Two years have passed since the mild-mannered Peter Parker walked away from his longtime love Mary Jane Watson and decided to take the road to responsibility as Spider-Man. Peter must face new challenges as he struggles to cope with "the gift and the curse" of his powers, while balancing his dual identities as the elusive superhero Spider-Man and life as a college student. The relationships Peter holds most dear are now in danger of unraveling as he clashes with the powerful, multi-tentacled villain Doctor Octopus aka "Doc Ock." Peter's life-long yearning for M.J. becomes even stronger as he fights the impulse to abandon his secret life and declare his love. In the meantime, M.J. has moved on with her life. She has embarked on an acting career and has a new man in her life. Peter's relationship with his best friend Harry Osborn has been overshadowed by Harry's growing vendetta against Spider-Man, whom he holds responsible for his father's death. Peter's life becomes even more complicated when he is pitted against a powerful new nemesis, Dr. Otto Octavius--"Doc Ock." Peter must now learn to accept his fate and harness all his superhero talents in order to stop this diabolical madman in his octagonal tracks.
Also Known As:
Spider Man II
Spider Man the Sequel
Spider-Man II
Spiderman 2
Spiderman II
The Amazing Spider-Man
Production Status: Released
Genres: Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 7 min.
Release Date: June 30th, 2004 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for stylized action violence.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing
Production Co.:
Laura Ziskin Productions, Marvel Studios, POW! Entertainment, Renaissance Pictures
Studios:
Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
U.S. Box Office: $373,377,893
Filming Locations:
New York, New York, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Culver City, California, USA
Produced in: United States

Spider-Man (2002)

2008-09-06T12:47:00.000+08:00

Orphaned at an early age, Peter Parker lives in Queens, New York with his beloved Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Peter leads the life of a normal student, working as a photographer at the school paper, pining after the beautiful Mary Jane Watson and hanging out with buddy Harry Osborn. On a school trip, during which Peter and his classmates are given a science demonstration on arachnids, Peter is bitten by a genetically-altered spider. Soon after, he discovers that he has unusual powers: he is endowed with the strength and agility of a spider along with a keen, ESP-like "spider-sense." Peter first uses his powers to make money, but in the face of a tragedy that hits close to home, he vows to dedicate his life to fighting crime, taking to heart the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: "With great power comes great responsibility." Meanwhile, megalomaniacal businessman Norman Osborn, Harry's father, is undergoing some changes of his own. An experimental formula has gone awry, increasing his intelligence and strength but also driving him insane. He is now the Green Goblin, Spider-Man's arch enemy, who will put young Peter Parker's vow to fight crime and help innocent people to the ultimate test.
Also Known As:
Spider Man
Spiderman
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 1 min.
Release Date: May 3, 2002 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for stylized violence and action.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures International, Sony Pictures Releasing
Production Co.:
Laura Ziskin Productions, Marvel Studios
Sony Pictures Imageworks, Inc.
Studios:
Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
U.S. Box Office: $403,706,375
Filming Locations:
New York, New York, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Culver City, California, USA
Produced in: United States

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

2008-09-06T12:45:00.000+08:00

One year later, the Kings and Queens of Narnia find themselves back in that faraway wondrous realm, only to discover that more than 1,300 years have passed in Narnian time. During their absence, the Golden Age of Narnia has become extinct and Narnia has been conquered by the Telmarines and is now under the control of the evil King Miraz, who rules the land without mercy. The four children will soon meet a curious new character: Narnia's rightful heir to the throne, the young Prince Caspian, who has been forced into hiding, as his uncle Miraz plots to kill him in order to place his own newborn son on the throne. With the help of the kindly dwarf, a courageous talking mouse named Reepicheep, a badger named Trufflehunter and a Black Dwarf, Nikabrik, the Narnians--led by the mighty knights Peter and Caspian--embark on a remarkable journey to find Aslan, rescue Narnia from Miraz's tyrannical hold, and restore magic and glory to the land.
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hr. 20 min.
Release Date: May 16th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for epic battle action and violence.
Distributors:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Walden Media, Silverbell Films
Studios:
Walt Disney Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $141,516,617
Filming Locations:
Ireland
United Kingdom (Pinewood Studios)
New Zealand
Prague (Barrandov Studios)
Produced in: United States

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2005)

2008-09-06T12:43:00.000+08:00

Four young adventurers playing hide-and-seek in the country home of an old professor stumble upon an enchanted wardrobe that will take them places they never dreamed. Stepping through the wardrobe door, they are whisked out of World War II London into the spectacular parallel universe known as Narnia--a fairy-tale realm of magical proportions where woodland animals talk and mythological creatures roam the hills. But Narnia has fallen under the icy spell of a mad sorceress, cursed to suffer through a winter that never ends by the White Witch Jadis. Now, aided by Narnia's rightful leader, the wise and mystical lion Aslan, the four Pevensie children will discover their own strength and lead Narnia into a spectacular battle to be free of the Witch's glacial enslavement forever.
Also Known As:
One Hundred Year Winter
Paravel
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Drama, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 19 min.
Release Date: December 9th, 2005 (wide); December 12th, 2006 (Extended Edition DVD release)
MPAA Rating: PG for for battle sequences and frightening moments.
Distributors:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
C.S. Lewis Company, Walden Media
Studios:
Walt Disney Pictures
Financiers:
Co-Financier: Walden Media, Walt Disney Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $291,709,845
Filming Locations:
New Zealand
London, England
Czech Republic
Produced in: United States

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

2008-09-06T12:25:00.000+08:00

Set in a time of uncertainty in the land of Middle-earth, a tale which charts a heroic quest which centers around an intrepid hobbit. The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. But fate has placed it in the hands of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins, who inherits the Ring and steps into legend. A daunting task lies ahead for Frodo when he becomes the Ringbearer as his assigned duty is to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged. But he canât accomplish this task alone. A Fellowship bands together to lend Frodo all that he needs to carry out his mission: the wisdom of Gandalf; the loyalty of his friends Sam, Merry, and Pippin; the courage of Aragorn and Boromir; the precision of Legolas; and the strength of Gimli. They are aided in their quest by Arwen, Galadriel and Elrond, whose knowledge of the Ring brings to light the true danger and importance of their journey.
Also Known As:
Lord of the Rings 2
Part Two: The Two Towers
Tales of Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The Two Towers
The Two Towers
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 59 min.
Release Date: December 12, 2002 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for epic battle sequences and scary images.
Distributors:
New Line Cinema
Production Co.:
The Saul Zaentz Company, WingNut Films
Studios:
New Line Cinema
U.S. Box Office: $340,478,898
Filming Locations:
Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand
Produced in: United States

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

2008-09-06T12:22:00.000+08:00

In mythic pre-historic times, a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins inherits a magic ring from his elderly cousin Bilbo. Wise to the powers that the magic ring holds, the dark Lord Sauron wants it, knowing it will enable him to enslave the people of Middle Earth. In his effort to thwart Sauron, Frodo recruits the fellowship of a wizard, an elf, a dwarf and others, on a mission to destroy the ring by casting it into the volcanic fires of Mount Doom, where it was made. However, the ring unleashes its own powers as a result of the struggle....
Also Known As:
Le Seigneur des anneaux (La communaute de l'anneau)
Lord of the Rings 1
Part One: The Fellowship of the Ring
Tales of Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 58 min.
Release Date: December 19, 2001 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for epic battle sequences and some scary images.
Distributors:
New Line Cinema
Production Co.:
WingNut Films
The Saul Zaentz Company
Studios:
(USA): New Line Cinema
U.S. Box Office: $313,837,577
Filming Locations:
Wellington, New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand
Tongariro, New Zealand
Matamata, New Zealand
New Zealand
Produced in: United States

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

2008-09-06T12:19:00.000+08:00

Sauron's forces have laid siege to Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, in their efforts to eliminate the race of men. The once-great kingdom, watched over by a fading steward, has never been in more desperate need of its king. But can Aragorn answer the call of his heritage and become what he was born to be? In no small measure, the fate of Middle-earth rests on his broad shoulders. With the final battle joined and the legions of darkness gathering, Gandalf urgently tries to rally Gondor's broken army to action. He is aided by Rohan's King Theoden, who unites his warriors for history's biggest test. Yet even with their courage and passionate loyalty, the forces of men--with Eowyn and Merry hidden among them--are no match for the enemies swarming against Gondor. Still, in the face of great losses, they charge forward into the battle of their lifetimes, tied together by their singular goal to keep Sauron distracted and give the Ring Bearer a chance to complete his quest. Their hopes rest with Frodo, a tiny but determined hobbit making a perilous trip across treacherous enemy lands to cast the One Ring into the fires of Mount Doom. The closer Frodo gets to his final destination, the heavier his burden becomes and the more he must rely on Samwise Gamgee. Gollum--and the Ring itself--will test Frodo's allegiances and, ultimately, his humanity.
Also Known As:
Lord of the Rings 3
Part Three: The Return of the King
Tales of Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The Return of the King
The Return of the King
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 3 hrs. 20 min.
Release Date: December 17th, 2003
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and frightening images.
Distributors:
New Line Cinema
Production Co.:
WingNut Films
Studios:
New Line Cinema
Financiers:
Hannover Leasing
U.S. Box Office: $376,853,002
Filming Locations:
Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand
Produced in: United States

Star Wars (1977)

2008-09-06T12:16:00.000+08:00

In a distant galaxy, a long time ago, young Luke Skywalker assembles his motley crew of allies including space rogue Han Solo and two "droids" -- C3PO and R2D2 -- to rescue Princess Leia, the rebel leader of her planet from the clutches of the evil Empire as embodied by its enforcer Darth Vader.
Also Known As:
A New Hope
Star Wars Special Edition
Star Wars, Episode 4: A New Hope
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope
Production Status: Released
Logline: A young farmboy and a rebellious space pilot must rescue a princess from a large space station.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Thriller
Running Time: 2 hrs. 1 min.
Release Date: May 25, 1977
MPAA Rating: PG for sci-fi violence and brief mild language.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
Lucasfilm, Ltd.
Studios:
20th Century Fox
U.S. Box Office: $460,998,007
Produced in: United States

Toy Story (1995)

2008-09-06T12:00:00.000+08:00

Woody, a traditional pull-string talking cowboy, has long enjoyed a place of honor as the favorite among six-year-old Andy's menagerie of toys. Quick to calm their anxieties about being replaced by newer arrivals, Woody finds his own confidence shaken, and his status as top toy in jeopardy, upon the arrival of Buzz Lightyear, simply the coolest space action figure ever made. Woody plots to get rid of Buzz, but things backfire and he finds himself lost in the outside world with Buzz as his only companion. Joining forces to find their way home, the two rivals set out on an adventure that lands them in the clutches of Sid, a sadistic neighborhood kid who is notorious for dismembering and reassembling "mutant" toys in his bedroom. As "guests" of Sid and his dog, Scud, the two fugitive toys forge a genuine friendship and learn that only through mutual trust and respect do they have any chance of survival.
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Animation
Running Time: 1 hr. 21 min.
Release Date: November 22, 1995 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: G
Distributors:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Pixar Animation Studios
Studios:
Walt Disney Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $191,773,049
Filming Locations:
San Francisco, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

The Lion King (1994)

2008-09-06T11:58:00.000+08:00

A heroic coming-of-age story which follows the epic adventures of a young lion cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king of the jungle. As a carefree cub, he is both excited and anxious to become king, one day, and spends his days frolicking with his pal, Nala. His father, King Mufasa, the revered ruler of Pride Rock and the lands that surround it, teaches him about the "Circle of Life"--the delicate balance of nature which bonds all animals together; Simba's father cautions him to prepare for the day when he will be called upon to lead. Mufasa's evil brother, Scar, hopes that day will never arrive and schemes to do away with the king and Simba so that he can assume the throne for his own tyrannical purposes. Scar and his hyena henchmen--Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed--lure Simba into the path of a wildebeest stampede in which Mufasa is killed trying to save his son. Scar convinces Simba that he is responsible for his father's death and urges him to leave the Pride Lands and never return. A frightened and guilt-ridden Simba flees into exile where he is befriended by a wacky but warmhearted warthog named Pumbaa and his free-wheeling meerkat companion, Timon. Under the dubious guidance of this nature's odd couple, Simba adopts their "Hakuna Matata" (no worries) attitude towards life--taking things one day at a time. The cub matures into a young adult and is able to forget his past until a beautiful young lioness--who turns out to be his childhood friend Nala--arrives on the scene. She tells him of the hard times and suffering that have come to the Pride Lands under Scar's reign, and beseeches him to take his place as king. With the help of Rafiki, a wise shaman baboon, Simba realizes that his father's spirit lives on in him and that he must accept the responsibility of his destined role.
Also Known As:
King of the Jungle
Production Status: Released
Logline: A young lion cub hides from his colony after being blamed for his father's death, but triumphantly returns when he realizes it his destiny to be King.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Musical/Performing Arts, Romance and Animation
Running Time: 1 hr. 27 min.
Release Date: June 15, 1994 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: G
Distributors:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Studios:
Walt Disney Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $312,850,033
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California
Produced in: United States

Death Race (2008)

2008-09-05T23:14:00.000+08:00

Terminal Island, New York: 2020. Overcrowding in the U.S. penal system has reached a breaking point. Prisons have been turned over to a monolithic Weyland Corporation, which sees jails full of thugs as an opportunity for televised sport. Adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for violence and a spectacular, enclosed arena come together to form the 'Death Race', the world's biggest, most brutal sporting event. Five-time NASCAR champion Jensen Ames is a man who has become an expert at survival. After eight years of hard time, he has only six weeks before reuniting with his family. But when Weyland demands a driver to headline the big game, Ames is forced to submit. Donning the costume of mythical rider Frankenstein, the racer becomes an instant crowd favorite, an unequaled sporting superstar. His face hidden by a metallic black mask, one convict will be put through a brutal three day challenge, with the trophy being the ultimate prize: freedom. The only catch is that he must survive a gauntlet of the most vicious criminals in this post-industrial wasteland to claim it. Driving a monster car outfitted with machine guns, flamethrowers and grenade launchers, Ames must now kill or be killed to win the most treacherous spectator sport on Earth: 'Death Race'.
Also Known As:
Death Race 3000
Production Status: Released
Logline: In the year 2020, a series of race car drivers compete in an ultraviolent race using heavily armed cars.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller, Remake and Sports
Running Time: 1 hr. 29 min.
Release Date: August 22nd, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence and language.
Distributors:
Universal Pictures
Production Co.:
Cruise/Wagner Productions (C/W Productions)
Impact Pictures, Relativity Media
Studios:
Universal Pictures, United Artists Films
U.S. Box Office: $23,077,865
Filming Locations:
Japan
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

Space Chimps (2008)

2008-07-24T17:40:00.000+08:00

Three NASA chimps are sent to a galaxy far, far away. Two have 'The Right Stuff,' and the other, a good natured goofball, has 'The Wrong Stuff.' The y find themselves on a strange, uncharted planet, where they embark on a fantastical journey to save its inhabitants from a tyrannical leader.
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Action/Adventure and Animation
Release Date: July 18th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: G
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
Production Co.:
Starz Media, Vanguard Animation
Produced in: United States

Hancock (2008)

2008-07-24T17:36:00.000+08:00

There are heroes... there are superheroes... and then there's Hancock. With great power comes great responsibility -- everyone knows that -- everyone, that is, but Hancock. Edgy, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood, Hancock's well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake. The public has finally had enough -- as grateful as they are to have their local hero, the good citizens of Los Angeles are wondering what they ever did to deserve this guy. Hancock isn't the kind of man who cares what other people think -- until the day that he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey, and the sardonic superhero begins to realize that he may have a vulnerable side after all. Facing that will be Hancock's greatest challenge yet -- and a task that may prove impossible as Ray's wife, Mary, insists that he's a lost cause.
Also Known As:
John Hancock
Tonight He Comes
Tonight, He Comes
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama and Romance
Release Date: July 2nd, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence and language.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing
Production Co.:
Forward Pass, Inc., Weed Road Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Overbrook Entertainment
Studios:
Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, CA USA
Produced in: United States

Mamma Mia! (2008)

2008-07-24T17:30:00.000+08:00

Raised on a Greek island by a formerly rebellious mom who never disclosed the identity of her father, a bride-to-be locates three men who might be her father and invites them to her wedding.
Also Known As:
Mama Mia!
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Musical/Performing Arts and Adaptation
Release Date: July 18th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sex-related comments.
Distributors:
Universal Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Littlestar Ltd., Playtone
Studios:
Universal Pictures
Filming Locations:
Greece
London, England, United Kingdom
Produced in: United States

The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)

2008-07-24T17:24:00.000+08:00

In grand "X-Files" manner, the film's storyline is being kept under wraps. This much can be revealed: It is a stand-alone story in the tradition of some of the show's most acclaimed and beloved episodes, and takes the complicated relationship between Fox Mulder and Dana Scully in unexpected directions. Mulder continues his unshakable quest for the truth, and Scully, the passionate, ferociously intelligent physician, remains inextricably tied to Mulder's pursuits.
Also Known As:
The X-Files (sequel)
X-Files 2
X-Files II
X-Files: Done One
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller, Adaptation and Sequel
Release Date: July 25th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violent and disturbing content and thematic material.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
Production Co.:
Big Light Productions
Studios:
20th Century Fox
Filming Locations:
Vancouver, Canada
Produced in: United States

Iron Man (2008)

2008-07-24T17:15:00.000+08:00

Tony Stark is a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.
Also Known As:
Iron Man (Marvel)
Ironman
Production Status: Released
Logline: Billionaire industrialist Tony Stark leads a double life as an iron-plated crime fighter.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 6 min.
Release Date: May 2nd, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and brief suggestive content.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Marvel Studios, Fairview Entertainment, Marvel Entertainment
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $223,124,385
Produced in: United States

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

2008-07-24T17:08:00.000+08:00

Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet-black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he is struggling to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care for him most. 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.
Also Known As:
Spider-Man III
Spiderman 3
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hr. 20 min.
Release Date: May 4th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense action violence.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing, Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI)
Production Co.:
Laura Ziskin Productions, Marvel Studios, Renaissance Pictures
Studios:
Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
U.S. Box Office: $336,530,303
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California USA
New York, New York USA
Produced in: United States

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)

2008-07-24T17:07:00.000+08:00

On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old will join such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and PadmÃ© Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. Sinister villains--led by Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous--are poised to rule the galaxy. Stakes are high, and the fate of the Star Wars universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights. Their exploits lead to the action-packed battles and astonishing new revelations.
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Science Fiction/Fantasy and Animation
Release Date: August 15th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for sci-fi action violence throughout, brief language and momentary smoking.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Produced in: United States

The Dark Knight (2008)

2008-07-24T16:56:00.000+08:00

With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.
Also Known As:
Batman Begins Sequel
The Dark Knight
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Action/Adventure, Crime/Gangster, Adaptation and Sequel
Release Date: July 18th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace.
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Syncopy Films
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Financiers:
Co-Financier: Legendary Pictures, Inc.
Filming Locations:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Los Angeles, California USA
Hong Kong, China
London, England UK
Produced in: United States

WALL-E (2008)

2008-07-24T16:53:00.000+08:00

What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? Wall-E, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for, as he adventures across the galaxy chasing his dream.
Also Known As:
Wall E
Walle
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Logline: A young robot looks for a home in outer space.
Running Time: 1 hr. 37 min.
Release Date: June 27th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: G
Distributors:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Pixar Animation Studios
Studios:
Walt Disney Feature Animation
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

2008-07-14T22:53:00.000+08:00

A science professor's untraditional hypotheses have made him the laughing stock of the academic community. But on an expedition in Iceland, he and his nephew stumble upon a major discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey deep beneath the Earth's surface, where they travel through never-before-seen worlds and encounter a variety of unusual creatures.
Also Known As:
Journey 3-D
Journey 3D
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Logline: Contemporary update of the classic Jules Verne novel.
Genres: Action/Adventure and Drama
Running Time: 1 hr. 32 min.
Release Date: July 11th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for intense adventure action and some scary moments.
Distributors:
New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Walden Media
Studios:
New Line Cinema
Financiers:
Co-Financier: Walden Media
Filming Locations:
Montreal, Quebec Canada
Produced in: United States

Sex and the City (2008)

2008-07-14T22:38:00.000+08:00

The continuing adventures of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda as they live their lives in Manhattan four years after the series ended.
Also Known As:
Sex & the City
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 25 min.
Release Date: May 30th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity and language.
Distributors:
New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
HBO Network- Home Box Office
Studios:
New Line Cinema
Filming Locations:
New York, New York, USA

Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)

2008-07-14T21:51:00.000+08:00

After an ancient truce existing between humankind and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken, hell on Earth is ready to erupt. A ruthless leader who treads the world above and the one below defies his bloodline and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. Now, it's up to the planet's toughest, roughest superhero to battle the merciless dictator and his marauders. He may be red. He may be horned. He may be misunderstood. But when you need the job done right, it's time to call in Hellboy.
Also Known As:
HBII
Hellboy 2
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
Hellboy II
Hellboy Sequel
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Action/Adventure, Suspense/Horror, Thriller, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 50 min.
Release Date: July 11th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and some language.
Distributors:
Universal Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:
Dark Horse Entertainment, Lawrence Gordon Productions
Studios:
Universal Pictures
Filming Locations:
Budapest, Hungary
London, England
Produced in: United States

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

2008-07-04T16:15:00.000+08:00

In 1957, Indiana Jones is thrust back in action, venturing into the jungles of South America in a race against Soviet agents to find the mystical Crystal Skull.
Also Known As:
Indiana Jones 4
Indiana Jones IV
Indiana Jones and The City of Gods
Raiders of the Lost Ark sequel
Untitled ("Indiana Jones" Sequel)
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 3 min.
Release Date: May 22nd, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for adventure violence and scary images.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Amblin Entertainment, Kennedy/Marshall Company, Lucasfilm, Ltd.
Studios:
Paramount Pictures
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California USA
Undisclosed locations Around the World
Produced in: United States

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

2008-07-04T16:08:00.000+08:00

Scientist Bruce Banner desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk. Living in the shadows--cut off from a life he knew and the woman he loves, Betty Ross--Banner struggles to avoid the obsessive pursuit of his nemesis, General Thunderbolt Ross, and the military machinery that seeks to capture him and brutally exploit his power. As all three grapple with the secrets that led to The Hulk's creation, they are confronted with a monstrous new adversary known as The Abomination, whose destructive strength exceeds even The Hulk's own. To stop it, one scientist must make an agonizing final choice: accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or find heroism in the creature he holds inside--The Incredible Hulk.
Also Known As:
Hulk
The Hulk 2
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Action/Adventure, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 54 min.
Release Date: June 13th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense action violence, some frightening sci-fi images and brief suggestive content.
Distributors:
Universal Pictures
Production Co.:
Marvel Studios
Studios:
Universal Pictures
Filming Locations:
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Produced in: United States

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

2008-07-04T15:59:00.000+08:00

Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around...which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart - and his girth - into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.
Also Known As:
Master P: Kung Fu Panda
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Logline: When threatened by a gang of snow leopards, the jungle animals call upon an inept panda to become a kung fu master and save the Valley of Peace.
Genres: Animation
Running Time: 1 hr. 35 min.
Release Date: June 6th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for sequences of martial arts action.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures
Production Co.:
Pacific Data Images
Studios:
DreamWorks Animation
Produced in: United States

Superman Returns (2006)

2007-10-03T13:46:00.000+08:00

Superman--born on a planet which has long since died--has been raised by adoptive parents on the Kent farm in Kansas. The young boy Kal-El is renamed Clark Kent, and though he has grown up among humans, he is not one of them. Under Earth's yellow sun, he can do two things humans can only dream of, but to co-exist with them he must live a dual life as mild, unassuming Clark Kent, secretly transforming into the Man of Steel when the world cries out for him. But now, the world's crises have gone unheeded for five long years since Superman's mysterious disappearance. Without him, crime has risen in the city of Metropolis and beyond; that's not even counting the future destructive acts of Lex Luthor, who has been sprung from prison with the specific intent of using Superman's technological secrets for his own personal gain and glory. Lois Lane, star reporter for the Daily Planet and the love of Superman's life, has moved on since Superman left without a word. She has even won a Pulitzer Prize for her essay, "Why the World Doesn't Need Superman." Lois has other issues to contend with--she is now engaged to the editor's nephew and has a young son to look after. But for Superman, the long search for his place in the universe ends back at the Kent farm, among the only family he has ever known. His destiny lies in Metropolis, where one look in Lois's eyes tell him that this place, among the flawed but ultimately good people of Earth, is his true home. And with Lex's plan coming to fruition mere hours after his return, the world will never need Superman more than it does now.

Also Known As:
The Last Son of Krypton
Unbelievable
Production Status: Released
Logline: Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 34 min.
Release Date: June 28th, 2006 (wide); November 28th, 2006 (DVD release)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some intense action violence.
Production Co.:
Bad Hat Harry Productions, Peters Entertainment, Rat Entertainment
Studios:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Financiers:
Co-Financier: Legendary Pictures, Inc.
U.S. Box Office: $200,069,408
Filming Locations:
Fox Studios Austrialia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Los Angeles, California, United States
Produced in: United States

Transformers (2007)

2007-10-03T13:34:00.000+08:00

The Earth is caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between two races of robots, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, which are able to change into a variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations.

Also Known As:
Transformers: Prime Directive
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 20 min.
Release Date: July 3rd, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, brief sexual humor and language.
Distributors:
Paramount Pictures, Di Bonaventura Pictures, Inc., Paramount Pictures International
Production Co.:
Angry Bulls Films, Hasbro, Inc.
Studios:
DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $313,588,051
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California USA
Produced in: United States

Marie Antoinette (2006)

2007-10-03T13:26:00.000+08:00

When betrothed to King Louis XVI, the naïve and beautiful, Austrian-born Marie Antoinette enters the opulent French court, which is steeped in conspiracy and scandal. Without guidance, adrift in a dangerous world, the young girl rebels against the isolated atmosphere of Versailles and becomes France's most misunderstood monarch. Stripped of her riches and finery, imprisoned, and ultimately beheaded by her own subjects, the Queen of France became a toxic symbol for the wanton extravagance of the 18th century monarchy that incited to the French Revolution.

Also Known As:
Marie-Antoinette
Production Status: Released
Logline: Biopic of the beautiful Queen of France who became a symbol for the wanton extravagance of the 18th century monarchy.
Genres: Drama, Adaptation and Biopic
Running Time: 2 hrs. 3 min.
Release Date: October 20th, 2006 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, partial nudity and innuendo.
Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing
Production Co.:
Pricel, American Zoetrope, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation, RK Films
Studios:
Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
U.S. Box Office: $15,962,471
Filming Locations:
Paris, France
Produced in: United States