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Release Date: January 22, 2008

BLONDE AMBITION

Cast: Andy Dick, Jessica Simpson, Luke Wilson, Penelope Ann Miller, Rachael Leigh Cook

Synopsis: Starring Jessica Simpson and Luke Wilson (Legally Blonde), Blode Ambition is the story of a young woman's unconventional, comedic journey up the corporate ladder while finding love along the way. After catching her fiance in the arms of another woman, small town girl, Katie Gregorstitch (Simpson), moves to New York City begin a new life. Also starring Rachel Leigh Cook (Josie and the Pussycats, She'll All That), Penelope Ann Miller (Kindergarten Cop), Andy Dick (Employee of the MOnth, Road Trip) and Willie Nelson (Wag the Dog, Forrest Gump).

THE GAME PLAN

Cast: Kyra Sedgwick, Roselyn Sanchez, The Rock, Madison Pettis, Morris Chestnut

Synopsis: In this hilarious and heartwarming family comedy, one of sports' toughest players ever takes on his biggest challenge yet — fatherhood! A superstar with an ego bigger than a football field, Joe Kingman (Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson) is getting ready for a run at the big championship game when the 8-year-old daughter he never knew existed shows up at his not-so-family-friendly bachelor pad. As the big game gets closer, he begins to realize the most meaningful win he can achieve is the heart of the one little fan who counts the most.

CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO

Cast: Christopher Dennis, Jennifer Gerht, Joseph McQueen, Maxwell Allen

Synopsis: CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO is a feature length documentary that chronicles the lives of three mortal men and one woman who make their living working as superhero characters on Hollywood Boulevard. This deeply personal look into their daily routines reveals their hardships and triumphs as they pursue and achieve their own kind of fame. The Hulk sold his Super Nintendo for a bus ticket to LA; Wonder Woman was a mid-western homecoming queen; Batman struggles with his anger, while Superman’s psyche is consumed by the Man of Steel. Although the Walk of Fame is right beneath their feet, their own paths to stardom prove to be long, hard climbs.

THE HUNTING PARTY

Cast: Diane Kruger, Joy Bryant, Richard Gere, Terrence Dashon Howard, Jesse Eisenberg

Synopsis: The Hunting Party is inspired by the true story of a disgraced war journalist (Richard Gere) who enlisted the help of his former cameraman (Terence Howard) and an eager, wet-behind-the-ears journalism major (Jesse Eisenberg) to track down an infamous war criminal still on the loose somewhere in the backwoods of Eastern Europe. What begins as an impulsive reporting assignment quickly turns dangerous when hostile locals, shady underworld figures and several cases of mistaken identity put them at odds with their objective. As they bluff, con and blunder their way to a scoop, they slowly learn that the truth surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance may be just as elusive as the war criminal himself. Written and directed by Richard Shepard (THE MATADOR) the movie is based on the Esquire article 'What I Did On My Summer Vacation' by Scott Anderson.

MOLIERE

Cast: Ludivine Sagnier, Edouard Baer, Fabrice Luchini, Laura Morante, Romain Duris

Synopsis: Bubbling with wit, stellar performances and lavish cinematography, MOLIÈRE stars multi-Cesar-nominated French actor Romain Duris as Molière, a down-and-out actor-cum-playwright up to his ears in debt. When the wealthy Jourdain (Cesar-winner Fabrice Luchini) offers to cover that debt (so that Molière's theatrical talents might help Jourdain win the heart of a certain widowed marquise), hilarity ensues. Disguised as a priest, Molière becomes a guest in Jourdain's palace on the pretext of teaching Jourdain the craft of the stage, which annoys his wife, Elmire. But, soon after, the confrontation between Elmire and Molière turns seductive. Too busy to notice, Jourdain enlists the aid of a well connected and scheming acquaintance, to help him pursue the young widow. Romantic yearning, human foibles and laughs galore all characterize MOLIÈRE, a delightful film that slyly captures your heart.

SAW IV

Cast: Bahar Soomekh, Donnie Wahlberg, Shawnee Smith, Angus Macfadyen, Tobin Bell

Synopsis: With Amanda and Jigsaw dead, two seasoned FBI profilers, Agent Strahm (Scott Patterson) and Agent Perez, arrive at the depleted police precinct and help veteran Detective Hoffman (Costas Mandylor) sift through the latest grisly game of victims and piece together the puzzle. When SWAT Commander Rigg (Lyriq Bent), the only local officer who has yet to experience Jigsaw's (Tobin Bell) handiwork, is suddenly abducted, he has just 90 minutes to overcome a diabolical series of interconnected traps...or face the deadly consequences. The genesis of Jigsaw's evil is revealed, exposing the puppet master's true intentions and the sinister plan for his past, present and future victims.

SEX AND BREAKFAST

Cast: Eliza Dushku, Macaulay Culkin, Alexis Dziena, Joanna Miles, Kuno Becker

Synopsis: The provocative and thought-provoking SEX AND BREAKFAST intertwines the lives of two young couples that experiment with anonymous group sex as a way to revitalize their troubled relationships. Through the experience they are forced to rethink the rudiments of a successful relationship: sex, love, and communication. Meet James (Macaulay Culkin) and Heather (Alexis Dziena). Their relationship isn’t working. A cold distance has grown between them and their intimate moments feel forced. Heather is a take-charge problem solver who sometimes gets too carried away for her own good. She’s determined to make her relationship with James work, even if it means being overbearing or making questionable decisions. James has recently started to discover that he’s easily manipulated. He can’t remember if this is the way he’s always been, but he’s going to do something about it in this relationship, that’s for damn sure. Meet Ellis (Kuno Becker) and Renee (Eliza Dushku). Their relationship isn’t working. The spark of passion they once felt has started to fade and both are fearful that this could mark the beginning of the end. Renee is thoughtful and honest, but recently she’s found herself feeling slightly isolated and bored with Ellis. At times Ellis comes off as brash or thick with machismo, but he’s essentially a sensitive guy whose primary concern is ensuring that he and Renee remain loyal to each other through what seems to be a turbulent phase in their relationship. Tension grows when Dr. Wellbridge (Joanna MIles) offers her experimental treatment to rekindle the cooling relationships. On the doctor’s orders, the couples embark on a partner swap that leaves some thrilled and others thwarted. After a series of mishaps fueled by jeolousy, confusion, and insecurities, they soon find that true love and lasting relationships are ultimately about more than sex and breakfast.

SYDNEY WHITE

Cast: Amanda Bynes, Sara Paxton, John Schneider, Matt Long, Samm Levine

Synopsis: America's sweetheart Amanda Bynes stars in the fun comedy Sydney White! When tomboy Sydney (Bynes) is banished from the most popular sorority on campus, she is taken in by seven socially challenged but endearing guys. With the help of her new friends, Sydney stands up for outcasts everywhere and takes on the reigning campus queen in a popularity showdown! But can she succeed and also win the heart of gorgeous frat guy Tyler Prince? You'll love this hilarious and sweet age-old story with a charming modern-day twist!

Source: CelebrityWonder.com

| Tuesday, January 22, 2008

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