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50/50 [United States] : Summit Entertainment, c2012. DVD FIFTY Adam tries to maintain an optimistic outlook, in the face of the reactions of his best friends and his mother, to the news that he has a fifty- fifty chance of surviving cancer.
Agent 8 3/4 [United States] : VCI Entertainment, 2011. DVD AGENT Unemployed Nicolas Whistler accepts a job and a tidy salary with what he believes to be a glass manufacturing company in London. He soon discovers that his business behind the Iron Curtain is in fact illegal. Everyone apparently believes him to be a spy but it takes much time and adventure for him to realize it. The realization numbs him with horror, and with his contacts gone, he is on his own. He must escape arrest and flee to England but the secret police are close behind him.
Alcina Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Munich, Germany : Arthaus Musik, c2011. DVD ALCINA In its first Baroque opera since the 1960s, the Vienna State Opera presents an absorbing new production of Handel's Alcina. An all-star cast of specialists tell the magical story of Alcina, the beautiful seductress who turns her lovers to stones, plants or animals upon tiring of them. Kronen Zeitung calls it, 'Wonderful, beautiful world of Opera!, a sensational success.' Turn your living room into the Vienna State Opera by purchasing this exciting new DVD release.
Anonymous Culver City, CA : Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment, c2012. DVD ANONYMOUS Was Shakespeare a fraud? Who really wrote about cloak-and-dagger political intrigue, illicit romances in the Royal Court, and the schemes of greedy nobles hungry for the power of the throne? Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, intrigue and suspense advance the theory that it was really Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, who penned Shakespeare's plays.
Answers to nothing Santa Monica, CA : Lionsgate, 2012. DVD ANSWERS When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Los Angeles, a chain of events is unleashed that will affect several strangers all struggling to find their own paths to redemption. A tale of lost souls who will together find the Answers To Nothing.
Backlash Oblivion 2 Los Angeles, CA : Full Moon Entertainment, 1996. DVD BACKLASH Oblivion's a rough and tumble frontier outpost with all sorts of bizarre creatures wandering about. A bounty hunter and four females make trouble for a marshall in a story that combines sci-fi with the old West.
Beneath the darkness Chatsworth, CA : Image Entertainment, 2012. DVD BENEATH After a local hero murders their friend, several teenagers try to convince the police that he is a serial killer.
Bereavement Beverly Hills, CA : Anchor Bay Entertainment, c2011. DVD BEREAVEMENT In 1989, a 6-year-old boy is lured into the vehicle of a stranger. The stranger is a serial killer with a tendency of butchering teenage girls. In the basement of a rural Pennsylvania slaughterhouse, he will teach the boy everything he knows. Five years later, teen Allison comes to live with her uncle following her parents' death. In time, she will discover the boy and his madman mentor. And they will all be plunged into an unimaginable evil from which there may be no escape.
The black room [United States] : Columbia Pictures, 2011. DVD BLACK In a tiny European nation, a baron has fathered twin sons, Anton and Gregor, but a local legend has it that one will someday kill the other, so Anton is sent into exile while Gregor remains. Decades later, Gregor has become a tyrant; sensing revolution in the air, he summons Anton back to take over. But is that really what he has in mind?
Bleach. Fade to black San Francisco, CA : Viz Media, 2011. DVD BLEACH A mysterious figure has broken into Mayuri Kurotsuchi's laboratory in the Seireitei. Using a scythe-like weapon, the intruder causes Mayuri to go mad and destroy his own lab equipment. Kenpachi rushes to the laboratory as the Seireitei becomes engulfed in a cloud of reishi. When Kenpachi arrives he is greeted by an even greater explosion of reishi that completely devastates the Seiretei.
Boston Blackie's Chinese venture Culver City, CA : Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment, 2011. DVD BOSTON Blackie is accused of murdering a Chinese laundry owner. With his perennial nemeses Inspector Farraday and Sgt. Matthews on his tail, Blackie and sidekick The Runt are once again in a deadly race to clear themselves before their fortune cookies are permanently crumbled.
Bucky Larson : born to be a star Culver City, CA : Columbia Pictures, c2012. DVD BUCKY Bucky (Nick Swardson) is a small-town grocery bagger, going nowhere in life until he discovers that his conservative parents were once adult film stars! Armed with the belief that he has found his destiny, Bucky packs up and heads out to Los Angeles, hoping to follow in his parents' footsteps.
The Christine Jorgensen story [United States] : MGM Home Entertainment, 2011. DVD CHRISTINE Explores the life of one of the most controversial figures of the sexual revolution. Taken from the autobiography of the world's first transsexual, George Jorgensen (played by John Hansen) is a woman trapped in a man's body who opts for surgery and hormone treatments to make him a woman. Events of his childhood are covered, showing young George preferring dolls over contact sports. Inducted into the Army, the sexually confused George learns to hide his emotions during his military experience. He travels to Denmark where a pioneering team of doctors agree to perform the surgical process for the first time ever.
Church girl Port Washington, NY : Entertainment One, 2011. DVD CHURCH Follows the life of Emily Franklin, a pastor's daughter who is lured into a dangerous and fast-paced world that leads her away from the spiritual and virtuous lessons she has been taught since childhood. She still goes to church on Sunday and sings in the choir, but it's what she does Monday through Saturday that would shock the congregation.
Columbo mystery movie collection Universal City, CA : Universal, c2012. DVD COLUMBO Peter Falk returns as Lieutenant Columbo of the Los Angeles Police Department in seven mystery-packed TV movies that aired between 1994-2003, including Falk's last ever appearance as TV's greatest detective! Follow the always rumpled, eternally bumbling and constantly underestimated investigative genius as he takes on some of the most cunning criminals in his career with trademark wit, charm, persistence, and ever-present cigar.
Courageous Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, p2012. DVD COURAGEOUS When a tragedy strikes close to home, four police officers struggle with their faith and their roles as husbands and fathers. Together they make a decision that will change all of their lives.
The Craigslist killer Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, cp2011. DVD CRAIGSLIST Philip Markoff appeared to have it all. He was a brilliant medical student with a great future and a girlfriend who loved him deeply. But he was also a psychotic killer who met his victims through ads on the internet.
The Double Chatsworth, CA : Image Entertainment, c2012. DVD DOUBLE When a United States Senator is brutally murdered, the evidence points to a Soviet assassin code-named Cassius, who was long-thought to be dead. Two men who know Cassius best are thrown together to catch him. Paul Shepherdson is a retired CIA operative who spent his career tracking Cassius around the globe. Ben Geary is a hotshot young FBI agent and family man who has studied the killer's every move. Ben thinks he knows Cassius, but Paul knows he is dead wrong.
Downton Abbey [United States] : PBS Distribution, c2012. DVD DOWNTON Season two returns as The Great War rages across Europe, and not even the serene Yorkshire countryside is free from its effects. The men and women of Downton are doing their part both on the front lines and the home front, but the intensity of war only serves to inflame the more familiar passions of love, loss, blackmail, and betrayal.
Dream house Universal City, CA : Universal, c2012. DVD DREAM Will Atenton quit a high-profile job in Manhattan to relocate his wife, Libby, and their two daughters to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was once the murder scene of a mother and her children. When Will investigates, he's not sure if he's seeing ghosts or if the tragic events are somehow related to his past. The only clues come from his mysterious neighbor.
Drive Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, c2012. DVD DRIVE Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stunt driver for movies by day who moonlights as a wheelman for criminals by night. Though a loner by nature, "Driver" can't help falling in love with his beautiful neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan), a young mother dragged into a dangerous underworld by the return of her ex-convict husband. After a heist goes wrong, Driver finds himself driving defense for the girl he loves, tailgated by a syndicate of deadly serious criminals (Albert Brooks and Ron Perlman). Soon he realizes the gangsters are after more than the bag of cash and is forced to shift gears and go on the offensive.
Fake [United States] : Millennium Entertainment, 2011. DVD FAKE Daniel Jakor is an aspiring artist who finds success in forging new works from past great artists, such as Picasso, Monet, and Renoir. However, Daniel owes more money to the mob than he can ever pay back, and he becomes entangled in a scheme to work for an Irish mafia boss in New England who wants to use Daniel's skills for his own gain. When Daniel's abilities are pushed beyond his means, can he find a way out?
Fireflies in the garden Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2012. DVD FIREFLIES To an outsider, the Taylors are the very picture of the successful American family. But the day their matriarch is due to graduate from college, decades after leaving to raise her children, a devastating accident will bring the family's history and relationships to light.
Game time Santa Monica, CA : Angry Apple Productions, Llc, c2011. DVD GAME Vance and his mother have just moved to a new city. Searching for a way to support his family while continuing his education, Vance joins forces with Jules, who is looking for a highly skilled basketball duel partner. With their impressive talent, these two start cleaning the streets, winning every duel in town. They're invited to enter the ultra-violent competitive duel championship. With high hopes for the win, they'll do whatever it takes to walk off the court the new champions.
Ghost train (DVD) [United States] : Shochiku, 2010. DVD GHOST Nana thought her life was scary enough, her graduation is looming, her mother is in the hospital, but when her sister Noriko vanishes from the phantom-infested train, Nana vows to face the ghastly specters and bring her sister home one way or the other. Together with her friend Kanae, Nana makes a final journey into the darkness to rescue her sister and confront the sinister forces haunting the depths below.
A good day for it [United States] : Naedomi, 2011. DVD GOOD A ruthless crime gang forced Luke to leave his wife and daughter over 15 years ago. Now, Luke has returned to his hometown, seeking to reunite with his family, but his efforts are complicated when he runs into his old enemies at a diner.
Heartland [Canada] : Entertainment One, 2011. DVD HEARTLAND Continues to follow life on the ranch as people drift back to Heartland, craving the familiarity of home and family only to discover that everything seems to have changed. After the blush of first love in season three, Ty and Amy's relationship may blossom and mature, but only if they face up to a misunderstanding about what happened while they were apart. Includes all 18 episodes of Season 4.
Hey dude Los Angeles, CA : Shout Factory, 2012. DVD HEY City-born rancher Benjamin Ernst and his herd of teenage help return to the Bar None Ranch for another summer of desert dustups and adventures. Season Two episodes include a plane crash, ghost stories, romantic turmoil, a treasure hunt and even an alien sighting.
The hideaways Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, 2011. DVD HIDEAWAYS Claudia and Jamie, a sister and brother run away from home to the neatest hideout ever: the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Neither imagines their expedition will plunge them into the mystery that has all New York abuzz. Everyone wants to know if the new statue of an angel donated to the museum by reclusive art collector Mrs. Frankweiler is a Michelangelo work. Claudia is sure that learning the answer will make her adventure a success, so she and Jamie decide to find out.
Higher ground Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Classics, c2012. DVD HIGHER A tight-knit spiritual community is thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith.
Honey 2 Universal City, CA : Universal, c2012. DVD HONEY The legacy of legendary dancer and choreographer Honey Daniels lives on in spirited 17-year-old Maria Bennett. When Maria returns to her gritty Bronx roots to pursue her dreams of dancing, her killer moves attract the attention of Brandon, who urges her to help lead a rowdy group of rising dancers to win a fierce national competition. Maria's in for an unforgettable showdown in this inspiring story of courage, dedication and the will to never give up.
Honeymooners : lost episodes 1951-1957 [United States] : MPI Home Video, 2011. DVD HONEYMOONERS In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the very first Honeymooners skits, MPI Home Video and Jackie Gleason Enterprises present the most complete collection possible of these rare gems, many of which have not been seen anywhere in 50 years. This anniversary edition includes 18 episodes not seen since the original broadcast and 30 episodes never before available on DVD.
Hugo Hollywood, CA : Paramount Home Entertainment, c2012. DVD HUGO Welcome to a magical world of spectacular adventure! When wily and resourceful Hugo discovers a secret left by his father, he unlocks a mystery and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead to a safe and loving place he can call home.
The human centipede 2 full sequence New York : IFC Films, 2012. DVD HUMAN The iconic Dr. Heiter has inspired a real-life protege, the sickly, disturbed security guard Martin, who takes his gory inspiration from the original film to horrific new extremes, and one-ups the doctor with his piece de resistance, a 12-person human centipede of his own.
In the name of the king 2 : two worlds Beverly Hills, CA : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, c2011. DVD IN Granger, a lethal ex-Special Forces soldier, finds himself transported back to a mystical age of sorcery, dragons, and savage hand-to-hand combat. He has been summoned to defeat the forces of darkness and fulfill an ancient prophecy. But as he fights his way to the truth, Granger learns no one can be trusted, and one wrong move could cost him not only his life, but the future of his world.
Inside out [United States] : WWE Studios, c2011. DVD INSIDE When his best friend Jack disappears after a contraband smuggling deal goes awry, ex-convict AJ is forced to protect Jack's family from the mobsters intent on recovering their goods.
Johnny English reborn Universal City, CA : Universal, c2012. DVD JOHNNY In his latest mission, Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson) must stop a group of international assassins before they eliminate a world leader and cause global chaos. With just one shot at redemption, he will use (or misuse) the latest high-tech gadgets and every trick in his playbook to protect us all.
The lie New York, NY : Screen Media Films, cp2012. DVD LIE Once an idealistic young man with artistic aspirations, Lonnie is stuck and doesn't quite know it. Working at an unfulfilling job, he longs to realize his lifelong dream of becoming a musician. When his wife, Clover, is presented with a career opportunity that could provide them with the stability she craves, but one that goes against their beliefs, Lonnie cannot muster the resolve to endure another day at work, so he tells a lie, a life-altering lie that he cannot take back.
A little help Chatsworth, CA : Image Entertainment, p2011. DVD LITTLE Laura, a Long Island dental hygienist, sneaks cigarettes and pounds back beers to cope with her unfaithful husband (Chris O'Donnell), overbearing family, and a brother-in-law (Rob Benedict) who's loved her since high school. Her life really spins out of control when her husband suddenly dies and her 12- year-old son (Daniel Yelsky) tells an outrageous lie at school to impress his new classmates. Laura's going to need a little help to settle into a normal life ... or a lot more beer!
London Boulevard Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, c2012, 2011. DVD LONDON An ex-con hired to look after a reclusive young actress finds himself falling in love, which puts him in direct confrontation with one of London's most vicious gangsters.
Lucky Fort Mill, SC : Phase 4 Films, cp2011. DVD LUCKY After Ben wins the lottery, Lucy - his childhood crush - suddenly becomes obtainable. But she has a hidden agenda - a desire to appropriate all of Ben's newfound wealth. Lucy realizes that she may have married into more than she bargained for when she discovers Ben's pastimes include the occasional murder. As the bodies start to pile up, so do her problems, and Lucy quickly appreciates that covering up for a fledgling serial killer is not as easy as it seems.
Mannix. The Sixth Season Hollywood, CA : CBS Paramount Network Television, 2012. DVD MANNIX Mannix is a hard-boiled and gritty detective who constantly defies rules and regulations and is able to take a flurry of fist fights, high-speed car chases, and bullet wounds in stride.
The marriage chronicles Port Washington, NY : Entertainment One, 2012. DVD MARRIAGE Three married couples trying to spice up their marriages go on a retreat run by a sexy psychologist and her handsome husband at a tranquil Malibu estate. Encouraged to share their innermost feelings, the fun begins when secrets are revealed and hearts are challenged. How far will each couple go to save their marriage?
Martha Marcy May Marlene Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, cp2012. DVD MARTHA After escaping from a dangerous cult and the watchful eye of its charismatic leader (Academy Award nominee John Hawkes), a young woman named Martha (Olsen) tries to reclaim a normal life with her family. But the haunting memories from Martha's past trigger a chilling paranoia, and nowhere seems safe as the fragile line between her reality and delusions begin to blur.
Memphis the original Broadway production Los Angeles, CA : Shout Factory, c2011. DVD MEMPHIS The Tony Award-winning musical Memphis takes place in the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated '50s, where a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun falls in love with everything he shouldn't: rock n' roll, and an electrifying black singer. Bursting off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love, this incredible journey is filled with laughter, soaring emotion, and roof-raising rock n' roll.
Midnight in Paris Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, c2011. DVD MIDNIGHT This is a romantic comedy set in Paris about a family that goes there because of business, and two young people who are engaged to be married in the fall, who have experiences there that change their lives. It's about a young man's great love for a city, Paris, and the illusion people have that a life different from theirs would be much better.
The Mighty Macs Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, p2012, c2011. DVD MIGHTY In the early '70s, Cathy Rush became the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team had no gym or uniforms, and the school was in danger of being sold, Coach Rush steered her girls to their first national championship.
Mob wives. Season 1 [United States] : Viacom International Inc., 2012. DVD MOB Mob Wives is a docu-soap that follows the lives of four Staten Island women forced to pick up the pieces and carry on after the men in their lives are sent to prison for Mob-related activities.
The music lovers [United States] : Metro Goldwyn Mayer, 2011. DVD MUSIC About two ill-matched lovers in this divine bio-pic of the great musician Peter Tchaikovsky, a lavish film filled with brilliant Tchaikovsky music selections.
Naruto shippuden. Set 9 Burbank, CA : Viz Media, 2012. DVD NARUTO Orochimaru's minion Guren will do anything to stop the Leaf ninja from sealing Three Tails, but the Leaf's top shinobi will be tough to beat! While a sealing team tracks the location of the beast and its host, a guard team led by Kakashi and Naruto fends off attacks from Guren. But it's no ordinary battle when Naruto finds himself fighting alongside his enemy in a most unusual location-inside the Three-Tailed Beast!
Nurse Jackie. Season 3 Santa Monica, CA : Lionsgate, c2012. DVD NURSE Jackie's best friend and husband put the pieces together about her pill-popping ways and confront her about her addiction. But if the people in her life think one little intervention is going to stop her, they don't know Jackie.
Odongo Culver City, CA : Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment, 2011. DVD ODONGO Steve Stratton is a hardboiled hunter who catches and keeps wild animals to sell to zoos and circuses. P. J. Muir, his new veterinarian assistant believes animals should run free. Odongo, a young orphan also works for Stratton and loves the animals. After Stratton fires one of the locals they revenge him by setting a fire and freeing the animals. Stratton blames Odongo who runs away. After Stratton and Pamela find out who the true culprit is and they must race against time to find Odongo.
Paranormal activity 3 Hollywood, CA : Paramount Home Entertainment, c2012. DVD PARANORMAL In 1988, young sisters Katie and Kristi befriend an invisible entity who resides in their home.
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