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Release Date: May 29, 2007

HANNIBAL RISING

Cast: Gong Li, Dominic West, Gaspard Ulliel, Rhys Ifans, Richard Brake

Synopsis: In the most chilling chapter in the life of Hannibal Lecter, find the answer to the most elusive question of all – why? Reaching back to explore the origins of Lecter’s rage, terror and savagery, the story begins in Eastern Europe at the end of World War II when a young Hannibal watches the violent death of his parents – a horrific moment that changes him forever. Showing a cunning aptitude for science, he hones his skills to exact justice on those that hurt his family, igniting an insatiable lust within a serial killer who was not born, but made.

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MY BROTHER

Cast: Vanessa L. Williams, Christopher Scott, Donovan Jennings, Nashawn Kearse, Tatum O'Neal

Synopsis: Two Brothers, One Soul... My Brother is an inner city, New York, story, of two impoverished boys, one of whom is developmentally disabled, and the bond of love they have for each other. This bond, forged in their youth by their mother, and made under life's most desperate circumstances, is unwavering even in the face of adversity. In the present, one brother, trying to get free of oppressing debt, falls prey to ruthless men, setting into motion life-threatening events that test their greater-than-blood bond. This leads to a decision that only an epiphany, and courage, can overcome.

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THE HAWK IS DYING

Cast: Michael Pitt, Michelle Williams, Paul Giamatti, Karl Anthony, Robert Wisdom

Synopsis: George Gattling (Giamatti) finds little fulfillment as an auto upholsterer, the patriarch of a broken family, and the occasional lover of a lonely psychology student (Williams). When stricken with a family tragedy, George becomes obsessed with taming a wild, red-tail hawk. At his weakest moment, he locks himself into a battle of wills with a fierce creature that would rather die than succumb. THE HAWK IS DYING is Julian Goldberger`s second feature film following Trans, his critically successful feature debut. HAWK was selected in competition in both the Sundance Film Festival and Director`s Fortnight in Cannes 2006.

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ICHI THE KILLER

Cast: Nao Omori, Paulyn Sun, Shinya Tsukamoto, Susumu Terajima, Tadanobu Asano

Synopsis: One day, Boss Anjo of the powerful yakuza group 'The Anjo Group' vanishes, together with one hundred million yen. In fact, Boss Anjo was assassinated by the killer Ichi, with the blood bath masterminded by Jiji. Kakihara, a member of the Anjo Group, orders his crew to search for the boss. Basically turning the town upside down. With the help of mysterious club bostess Karen, Kakihara get closer to finding Jiji's hired killer, Ichi...

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