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Release Date: June 26, 2007

PRIDE

Cast: Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, Terrence Dashon Howard, Tom Arnold, Brandon Fobbs

Synopsis: Based on the true story of inner city Philadelphia swim coach Jim Ellis. The story revolves around Ellis' fight to build a swim team in one of Philly's toughest neighborhoods in the 1970s. Ultimately, Ellis leads the swimmers to the state championships.

BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON

Cast: Angela Goethals, Nathan Baesel, Robert Englund, Scott Wilson, Zelda Rubinstein

Synopsis: You know legendary maniacs Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers and Freddy Krueger. Now meet Leslie Vernon, the next great psycho-slasher. Nathan Baesel of INVASION stars as Vernon, a good-natured killing machine who invites a documentary film crew to follow him as he reminisces with his murder mentor (Scott Wilson of IN COLD BLOOD), evades his psychiatrist/nemesis (Robert Englund of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), deconstructs Freudian symbolism, and meticulously plots his upcoming slaughter spree. But when the actual carnage begins, where do you draw the line between voyeuristic thrills, mythic evil, and good old- fashioned slasher movie mayhem? Angela Goethals (24) and Zelda Rubinstein (POLTERGEIST) co-stars in this ingeniously twisted and awardwinning shocker that Film Threat hails as “a masterpiece…”.

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BLACK SNAKE MOAN

Cast: Christina Ricci, Justin Timberlake, S Epatha Merkerson, Samuel L Jackson, John Cothran

Synopsis: When ex-blues musician Lazarus (Samuel L. Jackson) finds the town nymphomaniac Rae (Christina Ricci) left for dead on the side of the road, he vows to nurse her back to health...and cure her of her wickedness. Until then, she'll be chained to the immovable radiator in his home. But Lazarus has demons of his own: his wife just left him for his own brother. While Lazarus and Rae struggle to fix their broken lives, the situation threatens to explode as Rae's boyfriend Ronnie (Justin Timberlake) - a roughneck soldier just back from Iraq - comes searching for his missing lover.

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DEAD SILENCE

Cast: Amber Valletta, Donnie Wahlberg, Laura Regan, Michael Fairman, Ryan Kwanten

Synopsis: From the writer and Director of the international phenomenon Saw comes an experience on the razor's edge of fear, Dead Silence. This bone-chilling thriller about the legend of a brutally murdered woman is scarier and more horrifying than anything you have ever seen!

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FOUR LAST SONGS

Cast: Jena Malone, Stanley Tucci, Hugh Bonneville, Jessica Stevenson, Rhys Ifans

Synopsis: Larry (Stanley Tucci) is a chronically unsatisfied ex-pat residing on a remote island village in the Mediterranean . The village is tiny but famous for having been the home of one of Europe ’s most celebrated composers. Although Larry hoped to absorb some of the great man’s glory. His modest talents have instead confined him to playing piano in local bars.
Desperate to make his mark Larry stages a gala concert as a tribute to the late composer. His plans, however, are challenged by every inhabitant of the village including his partner, the neurotic, Miranda (Jessica Stevenson); the composer’s beautiful muse, Helena (Emmanuelle Seigner); Veronica (Marisa Paredes), the master’s embittered widow; Sebastian (Hugh Bonneville), a social-climbing Englishman and his feckless younger brother, Dickie (Rhys Ifans); and most importantly, Frankie (Jena Malone), Larry’s own stubborn and streetwise daughter who’s been trying to track him down for years.
With his kooky entourage in tow Larry must learn to balance all the harmonies and deliver his own masterpiece.

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PEACEFUL WARRIOR

Cast: Agnes Bruckner, Amy Smart, Nick Nolte, Ashton Holmes, Scott Mechlowicz

Synopsis: An inspirational and triumphant film about the power of the human spirit, Peaceful Warrior is the incredible true story based on Dan Millman's best selling novel. A gifted young athlete, bound for Olympic gold, Dan has it all: trophies, talent, and all the women he wants. But after a life-changing event, Dan comes to rely on Socrates (Nick Nolte), a mysterious stranger, and Joy (Amy Smart), an elusive young woman, to teach him the secret to overcome incredible odds and tap into new worlds of strength and understanding. Hailed by celebrities and critics alike, Peaceful Warrior is 'an inspiring film that could change lives.'

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SHOOTER

Cast: Danny Glover, Lane Garrison, Mark Wahlberg, Rhona Mitra, Kate Mara

Synopsis: Bob Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg), a former Marine Corps sniper who leaves the military after a mission goes bad. After he is reluctantly pressed back into service, Swagger is double-crossed again. With two bullets in him and the subject of a nationwide manhunt, Swagger begins his revenge, which will take down the most powerful people in the country.

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STANDING STILL

Cast: Adam Garcia, Amy Adams, Ethan Embry, Melissa Sagemiller, Mena Suvari

Synopsis: When a group of college friends re-unite four years after graduation, anything can and will happen. Meet Elise (Amy Adams) and Michael (Adam Garcia), the perfect couple who have been dating seemingly forever. Unlike most young couples, they have everything one can wish for – a beautiful house, an upcoming wedding, and a crew of close friends, all coming into Los Angeles for the weekend nuptials. As they each arrive at the house, joyous reunions quickly turn into awkward meetings that bring up both sweet and painful memories. Like any group of friends, this crew is an array of characters that stretch across the boards. Rich (Aaron Stanford) and Samantha (Melissa Sagemiller) are the best man and maid of honor who are also toying with taking the next step towards the altar. Lana (Mena Suvari) is a neurotic actress with an unstable love life. When all the men she’s ever slept with, the forlorn Pockets (Johnny Abrahams), children’s show host Donovan (Ethan Embry), and drunken actor Simon (James Van Der Beek), all show up for the wedding, chaos ensues. Rounding out the group are Quentin (Colin Hanks), an agent who falls hard for the bride’s sister (Marnette Patterson), Jennifer (Lauren German), the bride’s former roommate with a secret, Franklin (Roger Avary), the definition of Hollywood director, and Jonathan (Xander Berkeley), the groom’s long lost father, attempting to re-enter his son’s life. As an emotional, physical, and hysterical roller coaster of a visit begins, old friends learn new things about each other. Past relationships are dealt with. New relationships begin. And the boys have one hell of a bachelor party in Las Vegas. Love, sex, friendship, fear, family, parenthood, and secrets show that these kids have a lot of growing up to do. Sometimes just standing still and facing the past will allow you to go on with the future.

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Source: CelebrityWonder.com

| Tuesday, June 26, 2007

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