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Release Date: June 30, 2009

12 ROUNDS

Cast: Ashley Scott, Aidan Gillen, Brian White, John Cena, Steve Harris

Synopsis: When New Orleans Police Detective Danny Fisher (John Cena) stops a brilliant thief, Miles, from getting away with a multi-million-dollar heist, the thief's girlfriend is accidentally killed. After escaping from prison, the criminal mastermind enacts his revenge, taunting the cop with a series of near-impossible puzzles and tasks ...12 rounds...that Fisher must somehow complete to save the life of his fiancee.

THE EDUCATION OF CHARLIE BANKS

Cast: Chris Marquette, Eva Amurri, Jason Ritter, Jesse Eisenberg, Sebastian Stan

Synopsis: Charlie Bank’s (Jesse Eisenberg) sheltered world at his Ivy League campus is shaken up when Mick (Jason Ritter), an old acquaintance with a violent past, unexpectedly shows up at his dorm room. Intrigued by Charlie’s privileged lifestyle, the charismatic Mick quickly wins over Charlie’s friends and his crush, Mary (Eva Amurri) as he seamlessly integrates himself into Charlie’s life. Unnerved, yet also in awe of Mick’s easy charm, Charlie’s unresolved feelings of jealousy, admiration and fear – as well as an unspoken secret between the two — threatens to come to a head with ruinous consequences. Marking Fred Durst ’s directorial debut, this “well-done and evocative coming-of-age story” Simi Horowitz, Back Stage also stars Chris Marquette and Sebastian Stan.

JONAS BROTHERS: THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE

Cast: Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, Taylor Swift

Synopsis: The JONAS BROTHERS head to the big screen in Disney Digital 3-D in a high-energy Walt Disney Pictures rockumentary feature film event from director Bruce Hendricks ('Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert'). The film blends excerpts from the Brothers' red-hot 'Burning Up' concert tour, including guest performances from Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, off-the-wall segments, a never-before-heard song ('Love Is On Its Way'), swarming fans and a lot of JB-style humor, giving fans never-before-seen insights into the lives of KEVIN, JOE and NICK.

STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI

Cast: Chris Klein, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Clarke Duncan, Neal McDonough, Moon Bloodgood

Synopsis: Based on legendary videogame by Capcom, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li brings new dimensions to a world and characters beloved by millions. In this big screen adaptation, warriors converge on the streets of Bangkok, preparing for the ultimate battle of terror versus beauty, light versus darkness, and good versus evil.

TWO LOVERS

Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, Isabella Rossellini, Joaquin Phoenix, Vinessa Shaw, Elias Koteas

Synopsis: Set in the insular world of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, 'Two Lovers' is a classic romantic drama, with Joaquin Phoenix giving a raw and vulnerable performance as Leonard, a charismatic but troubled young man who moves back into his childhood home following a recent heartbreak. While recovering under the watchful eye of his parents (Isabella Rossellini and Moni Monoshov), Leonard meets two women in quick succession: Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow), a mysterious and beautiful neighbor who is exotic and out-of-place in Leonard's staid world, and Sandra, the lovely and caring daughter of a businessman who is buying out his family's dry-cleaning business.
Leonard becomes deeply infatuated by Michelle, who seems poised to fall for him, but is having a self-destructive affair with a married man. At the same time, mounting pressure from his family pushes him towards committing to Sandra. Leonard is forced to make an impossible decision 'between the impetuousness of desire and the comfort of love' or risk falling back into the darkness that nearly killed him.

DARK STREETS

Cast: Bijou Phillips, Izabella Miko, Elias Koteas, Gabriel Mann, Toledo Diamond

Synopsis: Welcome to the Blues and mystery of Dark Streets. Chaz Davenport (Gabriel Mann) is a dashing playboy who has it all: a hot nightclub, two glamorous singers (Bijou Phillips, Izabella Miko) and the most seductive music ever created playing from his stage. But when he enlists help to look into the sinister circumstances surrounding his father's death, Davenport's life spirals out of control. Dark, sexy and sensuous, this music-driven journey smolders with a smoking hot score and a soundtrack that includes 9 original songs with vocal performances by Solomon Burke, Natalie Cole, Etta James, Dr. John, Aaron Neville, Bijou Phillips, Richie Sambora, Toledo and More!

TUNNEL RATS

Cast: Brandon Fobbs, Erik Eidem, Michael Pare, Nate Parker, Rocky Marquette

Synopsis: In Tunnel Rats a special US combat unit is sent on a mission to search and destroy Viet Cong resistance forces in the endless networks of tunnels in the jungles of Vietnam. Armed with only handguns, flashlights and knives the men soon find themselves embroiled in hand-to-hand combat both above and below ground. The film presents a starkly realistic portrayal of war and LA Weekly hailed Tunnel Rats as “Boll’s best film to date.”

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| Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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