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The Early Report for August 28, 2006: Part One
August 28th, 2006
This first section of The Early Report features the most detailed listings on the Internet of all films scheduled to be released in the upcoming six weeks, including actual and estimated screen counts (including screen-specific listings for select openers), running times and ratings. This week's Early Report covers 68 known new movies opening in theatres between Friday September 1 and Saturday October 7, plus dozens more titles expanding their runs during this timeframe.
Friday, September 1, 2006
CrankLogline: A hitman must keep his adrenaline up, lest he allows a poison he has unwillingly ingested to kill him
Featuring: Jose Pablo Cantillo, Efren Ramirez, Amy Smart, Jason Statham, Dwight Yoakam
Directors: Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor
Writers: Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor
Distributor: Lionsgate
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2650 plus locations on September 1
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence, pervasive language, sexuality, nudity and drug use
Running Time: 83 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Crossover
Logline: A naturally talented basketball player is determined to use his basketball scholarship to get into medical school
Featuring: Wayne Brady, Wesley Jonathan, Anthony Mackie, Eva Pigford, Kristen Wilson
Director: Preston A. Whitmore II
Writer: Preston A. Whitmore II
Distributor: Tri-Star Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: 1350 plus locations on September 1
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content and some language
Running Time: 95 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Idiocracy
Logline: The most average man on the planet is cryogenically frozen in an experiment which accidentally lasts a thousand years, awakening to discover society has become so dumbed down he is the smartest man on the planet
Featuring: Maya Rudolph, Luke Wilson
Director: Mike Judge
Writer: Mike Judge and Etan Cohen, stoory by Mike Judge
Distributor: Twentieth Century Fox
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Atlantic Palace 10 in Alhambra CA, the Allen 16 in Allex TX, the Mansell Crossing 14 in Alpharetta GA, the Atlantic Station Stadium 16, the Parkway Point 15 and the Phipps Plaza 14 in Atlanta, the Austell 22 in Austell GA, the Barton Creek Square 14, the Gateway 16 and the Tinseltown 17 in Austin, the Brea West Stadium Cinemas in Brea CA, the Buena Park Metroplex 18 in Buena Park CA, the Mall of Georgia 20 in Buford GA, the Burbank 16 in Burbank, the Riverstone 15 in Canton GA, the Lakeline Mall Cinemas in Cedar Park TX, the Century City 15 in Century City, the Hollywood 24 in Chamblee GA, the Winnetka All Stadium 21 in Chatsworth CA, the City North 14 in Chicago, the Chicago Heights 15 in Chicago Heights IL, the Conyers Crossroads 16 in Conyers GA, the Covina 30 in Covina CA, the Country Club Hills 16 in Country Club Hills IL, the Crestwood 18 in Crestwood IL, the Showplace 16 in Crystal Lake IL, the Culver Plaza 6 in Culver City, the Dallas 17 and the Keystone Park 16 in Dallas, the North Dekalb Mall 16 in Decauter GA, the Arbor Place 18 in Douglasville GA, the Medlock Crossing 18 in Duluth GA, the Tinseltown 17 in Grapevine TX, the Gurnee Cinemas in Gurnee IL, the ArcLight 15 in Hollywood, the Greenway Palace Stadium 24, the Gulf Pointe 30, the Marq*E Stadium 23, the Studio 30, the Tinseltown USA 290, the Tinseltown Westchase 17, the Willowbrook 24 and the Yorktown 15 in Houston, the Deerbrook 24 in Humble TX, the Irvine 21 in Irvine CA, the MacArthur Marketplace 16 in Irving TX, the Tinseltown 17 in Jacinto City TX, the Katy 19 and the Katy Mills 20 in Katy TX, the Town 16 in Kennesaw GA, the Lakewood Center Stadium 16 in Lakewood CA, the Discover Mills 18 in Lawrenceville GA, the Lincolnshire Stadium 20 in Lincolnshire IL, the Stonecrest 16 in Lithonia GA, the Long Beach 26 and the Pine Square 16 in Long Beach, the Beverly Center 13 and the Bridge cinema de lux in Los Angeles, the Southlake 24 in Morrow GA, the Naperville 16 in Naperville IL, the Norwalk 20 in Norwalk CA, the Block 30 and the Stadium 25 in Orange, the Paseo Stadium 14 in Pasadena CA, the Hollywood Movies 20 in Pasadena TX, the Tinseltown USA Cinemas in Pflugerville TX, the Legacy Cinemas and the Tinseltown USA Cinemas in Plano TX, the Puente Hills 20 in Puente Hills CA, the Round Lake Beach 18 in Round Lake Beach IL, the Criterion 6 in Santa Monica, the Streets of Woodfield 20 in Schaumberg IL, the Schererville 16 in Schererville IL, the Sherman Oaks 5 in Sherman Oaks CA, the Simi Valley Plaza 10 in Simi Valley CA, the Village Crossing 18 in Skokie IL, the Snellville 12 in Snellville GA, the South Gate 20 in South Gate CA, the Southlake Town Center 14 in Southlake TX, the First Colony 24 in Sugarland TX, the Rolling Hills 20 in Torrance CA, the Universal City 18 in Unviersal City CA, the Webster 18 in Webster TX, the Avco Cinema Center in Westwood, the Promenade 16 in Woodland Hills, the Tinseltown 17 in Woodlands TX and the Seven Bridges Cinemas in Woodridge IL (86 locations total) on September 1
MPAA Rating: R for language and sex-related humor
Running Time: 84 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS
Lassie
Logline: A family in financial crisis is forced to sell their beloved dog, who escapes from her new owners and sets out to travel the hundreds of miles to return to her true family
Featuring: Peter Dinklage, John Lynch, Jonathan Mason, Samantha Morton, Peter O'Toole
Director: Charles Sturridge
Writers: Charles Sturridge, based on characters created by Eric Knight
Distributor: Roadside Attractions/Samuel Goldwyn Films
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens on 175 screens in Atlanta, Bentonville AR, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus OH, Dallas, Detroit, Fort Worth, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Louisville, Minneapolis, New York City, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Antonio and Seattle on September 1
MPAA Rating: PG for some mild violent content and language
Running Time: 100 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby digital
Looking for Kitty
Logline: After his wife disappears, an Upstate New York high school baseball coach travels to the Big Apple to investigate a potential lead
Featuring: Edward Burns, Rachel Dratch, David Krumholtz, Chris Parnell
Director: Edward Burns
Writer: Edward Burns
Distributor: THINKFilm
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Quad Cinemas in New York City and in additional locations in select markets on September 1
MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexual references
Running Time: 95 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Mutual Appreciation
Logline: A young man leaves a busted-up band for New York, trying to stay focused and fends off all manner of distractions, including the attraction to his good friend's girlfriend
Featuring: Andrew Bujalski, Rachel Clift, Pamela Corkey, Seung-Min Lee, Justin Rice
Director: Andrew Bujalski
Writer: Andrew Bujalski
Distributor: Goodbye Cruel Releasing
Opening Week Release Pattern: Exclusive to the Cinema Village in New York City on September 1
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 109 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Riding Alone For Thousands of Miles
Logline: An aging man attempts to repair his strained relationship with his grown son.
Featuring: Li Jiamin, Qiu Lin, Kiichi Nakai, Ken Takakura, Shinobu Terajima
Director: Zhang Yimou
Writer: Zou Jingzhi, story by Zhang Yimou
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas and the Quad Cinemas in New York City and in additional locations in select markets on September 1
MPAA Rating: PG for mild thematic elements
Running Time: 107 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
This Film is Not Yet Rated
Logline: A documentarian examines the MPAA rating system, using scenes excised from other films to illustrate a distinct bias of films of a sexual nature, and attempts to find those responsible for creating the ratings
Director: Kirby Dick
Distributor: IFC Films
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the IFC Film Center in New York City and Landmark's Nuart Theatre in West Los Angeles on September 1
MPAA Rating: NC-17 for some graphic sexual content (Rating is being appealed)
Running Time: 97 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
The Uninvited Guest
Logline: A mentally unstable man living in a large, empty house starts to become even more distressed when he loses track of a stranger he has let in to use the telephone. In Spanish with subtitles
Featuring: Francesc Garrido, Andoni Gracia, Mónica López, Minnie Marx, Agustí Villaronga
Director: Guillem Morales
Writer: Guillem Morales
Distributor: D Street Releasing
Opening Week Release Pattern: Exclusive to Laemmle's Fairfax 3 in Los Angeles on September 1
MPAA Rating: R for some sexual content and violence
Running Time: 109 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
The Wicker Man
Logline: A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community
Featuring: Ellen Burstyn, Nicolas Cage, Diane Delano, Erika Shaye Gair, Michael Wiseman
Director: Neil LaBute
Writer: Neil LaBute, based on the novel by Anthony Schaffer
Distributor: Warner Brothers
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2650 plus locations on September 1
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for disturbing images and violence, language and thematic issues
Running Time: 106 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Expanding today
Another Gay Movie: Opens at Landmark's Kendall Square Cinemas in Cambridge MA, the Cedar Lee 6 in Cleveland, Landmark's Inwood Theatre in Dallas, the Southside Works Cinemas in Pittsburgh, Landmark's Varisty Theatre in Seattle, the Loft Cinemas in Tucson and Landmark's E Street Cinemas in Washington DC
The Bridesmaid: Opens at the PGA Cinemas in West Palm Beach
Darshan: The Embrace: Opens at the Northwest Film Forum in Seattle
Edmond: Opens at the Charles Theatre in Baltimore and Landmark's Kendall Square Cinemas in Cambrdige MA
Gabrielle: Opens at the Honolulu Academy Theatre in Honolulu
Half Nelson: Opens at the Shirlington 7 in Arlington VA, the Brea 22 in Brea CA, the Town Center 5 in Encino, the Cinema Arts Theatre in Fairfax VA, the Great Barrington Triplex in Great Barrington MA, the Art Theatre in Long Beach CA, the Manhasset 3 in Manhasset NY,the Mountain View 16 in Mountain View CA, the Cinemas Palme D'Or in Palm Desert CA, the Little Theatre in Pittsfield MA, the Pleasant Hill 5 in Pleasant Hill CA, the Garden Cinema in Princeton NJ, the Montgomery Cinemas in Rocky Hill NJ, the Avenues 13 in Rolling Hills CA, the Sag Harbor Theatre in Sag Harbor NY,the Santana Row Cinemas in San Jose, Laemmle's Sunset 5 in Santa Monica, the Rialto Lakeside Cinemas in Santa Rosa and Landmark's Metro 10 in Seattle
Heading South: Opens at Landmark's Albany Twin Theater in Albany CA, the Osio Cinemas in Monterey, Landmark's Aquarius Theatre in Palo Alto, the Rose Theater in Port Townsend WA, the Stonestown Twin in San Francisco, the Camera 12 in San Jose, the Palm Theatre in San Luis Obispo, the Rafael Film Center in San Rafael CA, the Nickelodeon 4 in Santa Cruz and the Rialto Lakeside Theatre in Santa Rosa CA
I Like Killing Flies: Opens at the Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem NH
The Illusionist: Expands to 700 plus locations
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man: Opens at the Roxy Theatre in Burlington VT, the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon WA and the Strand Theatre in Rockland ME
The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in Houston
The Motel: Opens at the Broadway Centre Cinemas in Salt Lake City
La Moustache: Opens at the Ritz 5 in Philadelphia and the Ritz 16 in Voorhees NJ
My Country, My Country: Opens at the Avalon Theatre in Washington DC
The OH in Ohio: Opens at the Fleur Theatre in Des Moines, the Sunrise Cinemas in Fort Lauderdale and the Trolley Square Cinemas in Salt Lake City
The Puffy Chair: Opens at Landmark's Tivoli Theatre in St. Louis
Queens: Opens at Landmark's Bridge Theatre in San Francisco and Landmark's E Street Cinemas in Washington DC
The Quiet: Opens at Landmark's Dobie Theatre in Austin, the Angelika Film Center in Dallas, the Angelika Film Center in Houston, the Angelika Film Center in Plano TX, the Tower Theatre in Sacramento and in additional locations in select markets
Quinceañera: Opens at Landmark's Dobie Theatre in Austin and the Tower Theatre in Sacramento
Strangers With Candy: Opens at the Hollywood 18 in College Station TX, the Avon Theatre in Decatue IL, the Razorback 6 in Fayetteville AR and the Liberty Hall Theatre in Lawrence KS
Surf School: Opens at the Highland 8 in Del Mar CA, the South Coast Cinemas in Laguna Beach, Laemmle's One Colorado Plaza Cinemas in Pasadena and Laemmle's Sunset 5 in West Hollywood
Surviving Eden: Opens at the Pipers Alley Cinemas in Chicago
10th & Wolf: Opens at the Oaks Cinemas and the Squirrel Hill Cinemas in Pittsburgh
Time to Leave: Opens at Landmark's Century Centre Cinemas in Chicago
Trust the Man: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in Houston, the Angelika Film Center in Plano TX and in additional theatres in select markets
The War Tapes: Opens at Landmark's Midtown Art Theatre in Atlanta, the Starz Film Center in Denver and the Orpheum Theatre in Madison WI
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
A Cantor's TaleLogline: Documents the tradition of Eastern European Jewish cantorial music through the eyes of Brooklyn-born Cantor Jacob Mendelson, as he travels from New York to Jerusalem examiningg the American roots of "hazzanut" (Jewish liturgical music). In English and in Hebrew with subtitles
Director: Erik Greenberg Anjou
Distributor: Anjou-LeGasse Entertainment
Opening Week Release Pattern: Exclusive to the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre in New York City on September 6
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 95 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.33:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Friday, September 8, 2006
American BlackoutLogline: Documents the career of U.S. Representative Cynthia McKinney (GA) and the historical suppression of black voters in the United States
Director: Ian Inaba
Distributor: Guerilla News Network
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Magic Johnson Crenshaw 15 in Crenshaw, the Magic Johnson Randall Park Mall 12 in Cleveland and the Angelika Film Center in Houston on September 8
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 92 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.33:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Broken Bridges
Logline: A fading country music star returns to his hometown, where he reunites with his childhood sweetheart and also meets his 16-year-old daughter for the first time
Featuring: Steve Coulter, Lindsey Haun, Toby Keith, Daniel Newman, Kelly Preston, Burt Reynolds
Director: Steven Goldmann
Writers: Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottesfeld
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Hollywood 16 in Amarillo TX, the Beachwood Stadium 11 in Athens GA, the Perimeter Pointe 10 in Atlanta, the Augusta Stadium 20 in Augusta GA, the Austell 22 in Austell GA, the Barton Creek Cinemas and the Tinseltown 17 in Austin, the Shiloh Crossing Cinemas in Avon IN, the Mall of Georgia Cinemas in Buford GA, the Burlington 20 in Burlington NJ, the Stadium 24 in Chamblee GA, the Stonecrest at Piper Glen 22 in Charlotte, the Movies 16 in Corpus Christi, the Cypress 12 in Cypress TX, the Tinseltown 20 in East El Paso, the Cobblestone 20 in Elvira OH, the Fiesta Square 16 in Fayetteville AR, the Tinseltown 17 in Fayetteville GA, the Hulen 10 in Fort Worth, the Stadium 14 in Gainesville FL, the Stadium Cinemas in Gainesville GA, the North Star 8 in Garland TX, the Movies 17 in Grapevine TX, the Movies 16 in Grand Prairie TX, the Stadium 20 in Greenville SC, the Gulfport 16 in Gulfport MS, the Brook Highland 10 in Inverness AL, the Greenway 24 and the Westchase Cinemas in Houston, the Tinseltown Cinemas in Jacinto City TX, the Katy 19 in Katy TX, the Town Center 16 in Kennesaw GA, the North Creek 10 in Laredo TX, the Movies 12 in Lewisville TX, the Stadium 20 in Lincolnshire IL, the Movies 16 in Lubbock, the Movies 8 in Mankato MN, the Movies 14 in McKinney TX, the Tinseltown 15 in Medford OR, the Myrtyle Beach 14 in Myrtle Beach SC, the Hollywood 27 and the Opry Mills Stadium Cinemas in Nashville, the Tinseltown USA Cinemas in North Aurora IL, the Marketplace 24 in Oaks PA, the Tinseltown Cinemas in Oklahoma City, the Richmond Mall 3 in Ontario OH, the Festival Bay 20 and the Waterford Lake 20 in Orlando, the Hollywood USA Cinemas in Pasadena TX, the Pearland 12 in Pearland TX, the Tinseltown USA Cinemas in Pflugerville TX, the Legacy 24 in Plano TX, the Movies 10 in Redding CA, the Rosenberg 12 in Rosenberg TX, the Royal Palm Beach 18 in Royal Palm Beach FL, the Tinseltown Cinemas in Salisbury NC,the Tinseltown 14 in San Angelo TX, the Washington Township Cinemas in Sewell NJ, the Citrus Park 20 in Tampa, the Pittsburgh Mills 18 in Tarentum PA, the Movies 8 in Tupelo MS, the Valdosta Stadium 16 in Valdosta GA, the Cleveland 24 in Valley View OH, the Parkway Cinemas 6 in Warner Robin GA, the Warrington Crossing Stadium 22 in Warrington PA, the Wichita Falls 14 in Wichita Falls TXthe Village 20 in Winter Park FL, the Woodridge Cinemas in Woodridge IL and the Colony 10 in Zanesville OH (70 locations total) on September 8
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some violent and sexual content, and teen drinking
Running Time: Not yet set
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS
Brooklyn Rules
Logline: Three life-long friends struggle with questions of love, loss and loyalty in 1985 Brooklyn
Featuring: Alec Baldwin, Scott Caan, Jerry Ferrara, Freddie Prinze Jr, Mena Suvari
Director: Michael Corrente
Writer: Terence Winter
Distributor: Hannover House
Opening Week Release Pattern: Select markets on September 8
MPAA Rating: R for violence, pervasive language and some sexual content
Running Time: Not yet set
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
The Covenant
Logline: Four young men who belong to a supernatural legacy are charged with stopping the evil force they released into the world years earlier
Featuring: Chace Crawford, Toby Hemingway, Taylor Kitsch, Sebastian Stan, Steven Strait
Director: Renny Harlin
Writer: J.S. Cardone
Distributor: Screen Gems
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2350 plus locations on September 8
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some disturbing images, sexual content, partial nudity and language
Running Time: Not yet set
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Hollywoodland
Logline: A private detective investigating the mysterious death of "Superman" star George Reeves uncovers unexpected connections to his own life
Featuring: Adrien Brody, Ben Affleck, Bob Hoskins, Diane Lane, Kathleen Robertson
Director: Allen Coulter
Writers: Paul Bernbaum and Howard Korder
Distributor: Focus Features
Opening Week Release Pattern: 1000 plus locations on September 8
MPAA Rating: R for language, some violence and sexual content
Running Time: 126 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS
I Trust You to Kill Me
Logline: Actor Keifer Sutherland takes time off his hit television show to become the tour manager for one of the bands signed to his record label, with disastrous results
Director: Manu Boyer
Distributor: First Independent Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: New York City exclusive on September 8
MPAA Rating: R for language
Running Time: 105 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers
Logline: Documents the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows and children who have been changed forever as a result of corporate greed in the reconstruction of Iraq
Director: Robert Greenwald
Distributor: Brave New Films
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in Houston and the Quad Cinema in New York City on September 8
MPAA Rating: Not yet rated
Running Time: 85 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.33:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Man Push Cart
Logline: A one-time rock star in his native Pakistan, a man now ekes out a modest living in New York City by selling coffee on street corners. In English and in Urdu with subtitles
Featuring: Leticia Dolera, Ahmad Razvi, Ali Reza, Charles Daniel Sandoval
Director: Ramin Bahrani
Writers: Ramin Bahrani
Distributor: Films Philos
Opening Week Release Pattern: Exclusive to the Angelika Film Center in New York City on September 8
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 87 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
La Petite Lieutenant
Logline: An ambitious young Parisian police officer strikes up an unusual relationship with his much older female superior. In French with subtitles
Featuring: Nathalie Baye, Antoine Chappey, Jalil Lespert, Jacques Perrin, Roschdy Zem
Director: Xavier Beauvois
Writers: Cédric Anger, Xavier Beauvois, Guillaume Bréaud and Jean-Eric Troubat
Distributor: Cinema Guild
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Angelika Film Center and the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas in New York City on September 8
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 110 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
The Protector
Logline: A young man from the country must deal with a vicious gang when his father's prized pachyderms are kidnapped
Featuring: David Asavanond, Tony Jaa, Bongkod Kongmalai, Petchthai Wongkamlao, Jin Xing
Director: Prachya Pinkaew
Writers: Napalee, Piyaros Thongdee, Joe Wannapin and Kongdeg Jaturanrasmee, story by Prachya Pinkaew
Distributor: The Weinstein Company
Opening Week Release Pattern: 1500 plus locations on September 8
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive strong violence and some sexual content
Running Time: 81 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Red Doors
Logline: After the father of a Chinese-American family living in New York retires, dysfunctions abound between him, his wife, and their three daughters. In English and Mandarin with subtitles
Featuring: Jayce Bartok, Freda Foh Shen, Elaine Kao, Jacqueline Kim, Tzi Ma, Mia Riverton, Kathy Shao-Lin Lee, Rossif Sutherland
Director: Georgia Lee
Writer: Georgia Lee
Distributor: Polychrome Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Angelika Film Center and at the ImaginAsian Theater in New York City on September 8
MPAA Rating: R for brief sexual content
Running Time: 90 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Sherrybaby
Logline: Just released from prison, a young woman tries to reconnect with the daughter who no longer remembers her
Featuring: Gioncarlo Esposito, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brad William Henke, Ryan Simpkins, Danny Trejo
Director: Laurie Collyer
Writers: Laurie Collyer
Distributor: IFC Films
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at Landmark's Sunshine Cinemas in New York City, Laemmle's Playhouse 7 in Pasadena and Laemmle's Sunset 5 in West Hollywood on September 8
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 95 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Expanding today
Another Gay Movie: Opens at the Drexel Gateway Cinemas in Columbus OH
Beowulf and Grendel: Opens at the Whitefish Theatre in Whitefish MT
The Bridesmaid: Opens at the Starz Film Center in Denver and Landmark's Nuart Theatre in West Los Angeles
Drawing Restraint 9: Opens at the Red Vic Movie Theatre in San Francisco
Flannel Pajamas: Opens at Laemmle's Monica 4 in Santa Monica and Laemmle's Sunset 5 in West Hollywood
Gabrielle: Opens at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago
Half Nelson: Opens at the Bantam IV in Bantam CT, Landmark's Kendall Square Cinemas in Cambridge MA, the Huntington Beach Cinemas in Huntington Beach, the Osio Cinemas in Monterey, the Stadium 25 in Orange CA, the Camelview 5 in Phoenix, the Ritz Theatre in Philadelphia, the Fox Tower 10 in Portland OR, the Little Theatre in Rochester, Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas in San Diego, the Plaza Del Oro Cinemas in Santa Barbara, the Nickelodeon 4 in Santa Cruz, the Downtown 10 in Ventura, the Ritz 16 in Voorhees NJ and Landmark's Embassy Cinemas in Waltham MA
Heading South: Opens at Landmark's Chez Artiste Theatre in Denver, the Angelika Film Center in Houston, Landmark's Lagoon Theatre in Minneapolis, the Cinema 21 in Portland OR and the Miracle Theatre in Tallahassee
The Heart of the Game: Opens at the Strand Theatre in Rockland ME
I Like Killing Flies: Opens at the Market Arcade Cinemas in Buffalo, the Little Theatre in Pittsfield MA and the Theatre N in Wilmington DE
Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers: Opens at Laemmle's Fairfax 3 in Los Angeles
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man: Opens at the Yes Cinemas in Columbus IN
Mutual Appreciation: Opens at Laemmle's Playhouse 7 in Pasadena and Laemmle's Sunset 5 in West Hollywood
My Country, My Country: Opens at Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley and Landmark's Lumiere Theatre in San Francisco
Poster Boy: Opens at the Starz Film Center in Denver
The Puffy Chair: Opens at Landmark's Lagoon Cinemas in Minneapolis, Landmark's Seven Gables Theatre in Seattle and the Loft Cinema in Tucson
Queens (here! Films/Regent Releasing): Opens at Landmark's Midtown Art Theatre in Atlanta, Landmark's Century Centre Cinemas in Chicago and Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas in San Diego
Strangers With Candy: Opens at the Star 14 in Amarillo TX, the Carlisle Theatre in Carlisle PA, the Strand Theatre in Delaware OH, the Grandview 17 in Madison MS, the Melwood Screening Room in Pittsburgh, the Stadium Cinemas in Visalia CA, the Railraod Square Cinemas in Waterville ME and the Images Cinema in Williamstown MA
Surviving Eden: Opens at the Arbor Cinemas at Great Hills in Austin
This Film Is Not Yet Rated: Opens at Laemmle's Town Center 5 in Encino, the Cinema Arts Center in Huntington NY, the University Town Center 6 in Irvine, the Manhasset Cinemas sin Manhasset NY, the Clairidge Cinemas in Montclair NJ, the Empire 25 and the 1st & 62nd Street Cinemas in New York City and Laemmle's Playhouse 7 in Pasadena
Vajra Sky Over Tibet: Opens at the Market Arcade Film and Art Centre in Buffalo, Laemmle's One Colorado Plaza Cinemas in Pasadena and Landmark's Westside Pavilion Cinemas in West Los Angeles
The War Tapes: Opens at Landmark's Dobie Cinemas in Austin and Landmark's River Oaks Theatre in Houston
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Al Franken: God SpokeLogline: Documents the life of the comedic actor turner liberal talk show host during his 2004 national book tour and that year's Presidential race
Director: Nick Doob and Chris Hegedus
Distributor: Balcony Releasing
Opening Week Release Pattern: Exclusive to the IFC Film Center in New York City on September 13
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 90 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.33:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Expanding today
Mutual Appreciation: Opens at the Brattle Theatre in Boston
Friday, September 15, 2006
Aurora BorealisLogline: An unemployable guy grapples with painful, unresolved family baggage that keeps him from being a successful participant in the game of life
Featuring: Louise Fletcher, Joshua Jackson, Juliette Lewis, Stephen Pasquale, Donald Sutherland
Director: James Burke
Writer: Brent Boyd
Distributor: Regent Releasing
Opening Week Release Pattern: Los Angeles and New York City on September 15
MPAA Rating: R for language
Running Time: 109 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Beer League
Logline: An unemployed slacker inspires his softball teammates to improve their game so they won't get kicked out of the local league
Featuring: Cara Buono, Seymour Cassel, Artie Lang, Ralph Macchio, Laurie Metcalfe
Director: Frank Sebastiano
Writers: Frank Sebastiano and Artie Lang
Distributor: Echo Bridge Entertainment
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens in Cleveland, New York City and Philadelphia on September 15
MPAA Rating: R for non-stop language including strong sexual references, sexuality, nudity and drug use
Running Time: 86 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
The Black Dahlia
Logline: Two LAPD detectives investigate the grisly murder of an unknown actress
Featuring: Aaron Eckhart, Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Mia Kirshner, Hilary Swank
Director: Brian DePalma
Writers: Josh Friedman, based on the novel by James Ellroy
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2750 plus locations September 15
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence, some grisley imaes, sexual content and language
Running Time: 119 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Confetti
Logline: Three couples compete for most original wedding in a bridal magazine contest.
Featuring: Jimmy Carr, Martin Freeman, Felicity Montagu, Stephen Mangan, Alison Steadman
Director: Debbie Isitt
Writer: Debbie Isitt
Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in New York City and in additional theatres in select markets on September 15
MPAA Rating: R for nudity and language
Running Time: 100 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Everyone's Hero
Logline: A boy travels cross-country to return Babe Ruth's bat in time for the 1932 World Series.
Featuring the voices of: Brian Dennehy, Whoopi Goldberg, William H. Macy, Mandy Patinkin, Rob Reiner
Directors: Colin Brady, Christopher Reeve and Dan St. Pierre
Writers: Jeff Hand and Rob Kurtz
Distributor: Twentieth Century Fox
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2750 plus locations on September 15
MPAA Rating: G
Running Time: 88 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format:Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Gridiron Gang
Logline: A detention camp probation officer creates a high-school-level football team from a ragtag group of dangerous teenage inmates, as a means to teach them self-respect and social resposibility
Featuring: Kevin Dunn, Vanessa Ferlito, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Leon Rippy, Xzibit
Director: Phil Joanou
Writer: Jeff Maguire
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2750 plus locations on September 15
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some startling scenes of violence, mature thematic material and language
Running Time: 120 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
The Ground Truth
Logline: Documents the daily horrors of the current Iraqi war from the American soldier's point of view
Director: Patricia Foulkrod
Distributor: Focus Features
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at Landmark's Kendall Square Cinemas in Cambridge MA, Landmark's Century Centre Cinemas in Chicago, Landmark's Sunshine Cinemas in New York City, Landmark's Embarcadeo Center Cinemas in San Francisco, Landmark's E Street Cinemas in Washington DC and Landmark's Nuart Theatre in West Los Angeles on September 15
MPAA Rating: R for disturbing violent content, and language
Running Time: 72 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Haven
Logline: Two shady businessmen flee to the Cayman Islands to avoid federal prosecution, an action that starts a chain reaction which leads a British native to commit a crime that changes the nation
Featuring: Razaaq Adoti, Orlando Bloom, Stephen Dillane, Bill Paxton, Zoe Saldana
Director: Frank E. Flowers
Writer: Frank E. Flowers
Distributor: Yari Film Group
Opening Week Release Pattern: Select markets on September 15
MPAA Rating: R for language, drug use, sexual content and some violence
Running Time: 98 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Jesus Camp
Logline: Documents the lives of a group of kids who attend a summer camp hoping to become the next Billy Graham
Directors: Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady
Distributor:
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Independence Commons 20 in Independence MO, the Tivoli at Manor Square Cinemas in Kansas City MO and the Studio 20 in Olathe KS on September 15
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some discussions of mature subject matter
Running Time: 86 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.33:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Keeping Mum
Logline: A murderous old housekeeper helps solve the problems of a small British village
Featuring: Rowan Atkinson, Tamsin Egerton, Maggie Smith, Patrick Swayze, Kristen Scott Thomas
Director: Niall Johnson
Writers: Niall Johnson and Richard Russo, story by Richard Russo
Distributor: THINKFilm
Opening Week Release Pattern: Los Angeles and New York City on September 15
MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexual content/nudity
Running Time: 103 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
The Last Kiss
Logline: A young man starts to have second thoughts about his perfect relationship when he meets a free spirited woman
Featuring: Casey Affleck, Jacinda Barrett, Rachel Bilson, Zach Braff, Blythe Danner
Director: Tony Goldwyn
Writer: Paul Haggis, based on the 2001 Italian film "L'Ultimo Bacio" by Gabriele Muccino
Distributor: DreamWorks Pictures/Paramount Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2000 plus locations on September 15
MPAA Rating: R for sexuality, nudity and language
Running Time: 104 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
Logline: Documents the life of John Lennon during the late 1960s and early 1970s, when he became an outspoken opponent of the Vietnam War, which led him to be spied upon by members of the Nixon governmen
Directors: David Leaf and John Scheinfeld
Distributor: Lionsgate
Opening Week Release Pattern: Select markets on September 15
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some strong language, violent images and drug references
Running Time: 98 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Valley of the Wolves, Iraq
Logline: Eleven Turkish soldiers at an Iraqi outpost, expecting a normal visit from their American allies, discover things will not be typical when they learn the US forces expect to have the last word on power in the region
Featuring: Ghasson Mossoud, Necati Sasmaz, Billy Zane
Director: Serder Akar
Writers:
Distributor: Pana Film
Opening Week Release Pattern: Select markets on September 15
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 122 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
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Logline: A twentysomething actress has a crisis of conscious when she meets her thirteen-year-old self
Featuring: Aaron Blakely, Maggie Brown
Director: Lynn Shelton
Writer: Lynn Shelton
Distrbutor: Cyan Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: Select markets on September 15
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 80 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby SR
Zen Noir
Logline: A nameless 'noir' detective, still mourning the loss of his wife, investigates a mysterious death in a Buddhist temple, but his logical, left-brained crime-solving skills are useless in the intuitive, non-linear world of Zen
Featuring: Ezra Buzzington, Kim Chan, Howard Fong, Debra Miller, Jennifer Siebel, Duane Sharp
Director: Marc Rosenbush
Writer: Marc Rosenbush
Distributor: Magic Lamp Releasing
Opening Week Release Pattern: Exclusive to Landmark's Lumiere Theatre in San Francisco on September 15
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 71 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Expanding today
Another Gay Movie: Opens at Landmark's Keystone Art Cinemas in Indianapolis
The Bridesmaid: Opens at the Ritz 5 in Philadelphia and the Ritz 16 in Voorhees NJ
Gabrielle: Opens at the Flicks Theatre in Boise and the Starz Film Center in Denver
Half Nelson: Opens at the Spectrum 8 in Albany NM, the Downtown 14 in Albuquerque, the Tara 4 in Atlanta, the Arbor Cinemas in Austin, the Charles Theatre in Baltimore, the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, Landmark's Magnolia Theatre in Dallas, the Hollywood Hits Theatre in Danvers MA, the Cape Cinemas in Dennis MA, Landmark's Mayan Theatre in Denver, the Nugget Theatre in Hanvover NH, the Cinema City in Hartford, the Angelika Film Center in Houston, the Hilldale Cinemas in Madison WI, Landmark's Lagoon Cinemas in Minneapolis, the Criterion Cinemas in New Haven, the Avon Theatre in Providence RI, the Lincoln Square 16 in Redmond WA, the Crest Theatre in Sacramento, Landmark's Tivoli Theatre in St. Louis, the Bijou Cinemas in San Antonio and the Grand 3 in Tacoma WA
Heading South: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas, the Angelika Film Center in Houston, the Newburyport Screening Room in Newburyport MA, the Angelika Film Center in Plano TX, the Fox Tower 10 in Portland OR, the Avon Theatre in Providence RI and the Westhampton Theatre in Richmond VA
I Like Killing Flies: Opens at the Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale and the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth FL
I Trust You to Kill Me: Opens in Los Angeles
Lunacy: Opens at Landmark's Dobie Theatre in Austin
My Country, My Country: Opens at Laemmle's Music Hall 3in Beverly Hills and the Real Art Ways Cinemas in Hartford
The Puffy Chair: Opens at the Red Vic Movie Theatre in San Francisco
Strangers With Candy: Opens at the Grand 11 in Bismark ND and the Paradise Theatre in West Bend IN
This Film Is Not Yet Rated: Opens at the Charles Theatre in Baltimore, Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley, Landmark's Kendall Square Cinemas in Cambridge MA, Landmark's Century Centre Cinemas in Chicago, the Cinemas Palme D'Or in Palm Desert CA, the Ritz 5 in Philadelphia, the Cinema 21 in Portland OR, Landmark's Lumiere Theatre in San Francisco, the Camelview 5 in Scottsdale, the Ritz 16 in Voorhees NJ and Landmark's E Street Cinemas in Washington DC
Vajra Sky Over Tibet: Opens at Landmark's Chez Artiste Theatre in Denver and the Cinema Village 3 in New York City
The War Tapes: Opens at the Little Theatre in Rochester NY
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
HomeLogline: Documents the struggles of a single mother of six, as she tries to buy her first home and get her kids out of the drug-infested, crime-ridden, and gang-controlled neighborhood in which they live
Director: Jeffrey Togman
Distributor: Kikker Arts
Opening Week Release Pattern: Exclusive to the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre in New York City on September 20
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 78 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.33:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Solo Con Tu Pareja
Logline: The life of a womanizing yuppie is upended when he is falsely diagnosed with AIDS. In Spanish with subtitles
Featuring: Daniel Giménez Cacho, Luis de Icaza, Astrid Hadad, Dobrina Liubomirova, Claudia Ramírez
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Writers: Alfonso Cuarón and Carlos Cuarón
Distributor: IFC Films
Opening Week Release Pattern: Exclusive to the IFC Film Center in New York City on September 20
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 90 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Stereo
Expanding today
Al Franken: God Spoke: Opens at Landmark's Uptown Theatre in Minneapolis
Old Joy: Opens at the Film Forum in New York City
Strangers With Candy: Opens at the Movies at the Exchange in Portland ME
Friday, September 22, 2006
All The King's MenLogline: The spectacular rise and fall of a charismatic Southern politician, "Boss" Willie Stark.
Featuring: James Gandolfini, Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law, Sean Penn, Mark Ruffalo, Kate Winslet
Director: Steven Zaillian
Writers: Steven Zaillian based on the novel by Robert Penn Warren
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2000 plus locations on September 22
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for an intense sequence of violence, sexual content and partial nudity
Running Time: 129 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
American Hardcore
Logline: Documents the hard core punk rock music movement of the early to mid 1980s
Director: Paul Rachman
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in New York City and in additional theatres in select markets on September 22
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive language including sex and drug references
Running Time: 98 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Bandidas
Logline: In turn-of-the-century Mexico, two very different women become a bank-robbing duo in an effort to combat a ruthless enforcer terrorizing their town. In English and in Spanish with sutitles
Featuring: Penélope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Sam Shepard, Dwight Yoakam, Steve Zahn
Directors: Joachim Roenning and Espen Sandberg
Writers: Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen
Distributor: Twentieth Century Fox
Opening Week Release Pattern: Select markets on September 22
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexuality, nudity and violence
Running Time: 93 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Feast
Logline: Patrons locked inside of a bar are forced to fight monsters
Featuring: Krista Allen, Balthazar Getty, Judah Friedlander, Clu Gulager, Navi Rawat
Director: John Gulager
Writers: Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton
Distributor: Dimension Films
Opening Week Release Pattern: Midnight shows at the Allen 8 Theatres in Albuquerque, the Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema in Atlanta, Landmark's Dobie Theatre in Austin, the Bala Theatre in Bala Cynwyd PA, the Bangor Mall Cinemas 10 in Bangor ME, Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley, Landmark's Crossroad Cinemas in Boulder, the Coolidge Corner Cinemas in Brookline MA, Landmark's Kendall Square Cinemas in Cambridge MA, the Crossroads 20 in Cary NC, the Ballantyne Village Cinemas and the Park Terrace Cinemas in Charlotte, Landmark's Century Centre Cinemas in Chicago, the Columbiana Grand 14 in Columbia SC, the Concord 14 in Concord CA, Landmark's Inwood Theatre in Dallas, the Hollywood Hits Theatre in Danvers MA, Landmark's Esquire Theatre in Denver, Landmark's Main Art Theatre in Detroit, the Mega Movies at Brunswick Square Cinemas in East Brunswick NJ, the Grande 16 in Greensboro NC, the Cherrydale 16 in Greenville SC, Landmark's River Oaks Theatre in Houston, the San Marco Theatre in Jacksonville, the Legends 14 in Kansas City MO, the Palm 14 in Las Vegas, the Avi 8 in Laughlin NV, the Market Street 5 in Little Rock, the Lejune 6 in Miami, the Metro Square 12 in Middletown CT, the Cinema 7 in Middletown RI, the Rosebud Theatre in Milwaukee, the Modesto 18 in Modesto, the Palmetto Grand 16 in Mount Pleasant CT, the Criterion Cinemas in New Haven, the Prytania Theatre in New Orleans, the New Windsor 12 in New Windsor NY, Landmark's Sunshine Cinemas in New York City, the Colonial Promenade 6 and the Southchase 7 in Orlando, Landmark's Aquarias Theatre in Palo Alto, Laemmle's Playhouse 7 in Pasadena, the Creative Garden Theatre in Philadelphia, the Pittsburgh 16 in Pittsburgh CA, the North Versailles Theatre in Pittsburgh PA, the Soundview Cinemas in Port Washington NY, the Avon Cinema in Providence RI, the Grande 16 in Raleigh NC, the Richmond 20 in Richmond VA, the Valley View Grande Cinemas in Roanoke VA, the Tower Theatre in Sacramento, the Broadway Centre Cinemas in Salt Lake City, Landmark's Hillcrest Theatre in San Diego, Landmark's Clay Theatre in San Francisco, Landmark's Egyptian Theatre in Seattle, the Palace 9 in South Burlington VT, Landmark's Tivoli Theatre in St. Louis, the Vacaville 16 in Vacaville CA, the Galaxy 16 in Waco, Landmark's Embassy Cinemas in Waltham MA, Landmark's E Street Cinemas in Washington DC, Laemmle's Sunset 5 in West Hollywood, the Westbrook Cinemas in Westbrook ME and the Palace 10 in Wichita (64 locations total) on September 22
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive strong violence and gore, language, sexuality and drug content
Running Time: Not yet set
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Flyboys
Logline: The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became the country's first fighter pilots
Featuring: Jennifer Decker, David Ellison, James Franco, Martin Henderson, Tchéky Karyo, Tyler Labine, Jean Reno
Director: Tony Bill
Writers: Phil Sears & Blake T. Evans and David S. Ward, story by Blake T. Evans
Distributor: MGM
Opening Week Release Pattern: 1500 plus locations on September 29
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for war action violence and some sexual content
Running Time: 139 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Jackass: Number Two
Logline: The whole crew are back to hurt themselves for your amusement
Featuring: Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Chris Pontius, Steve-O
Director: Jeff Tremaine
Writers: Sean Cliver and Preston Lacy
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2750 plus locations on September 22
MPAA Rating: R for extremely crude and dangerous stunts throughout, sexual content, nudity and language
Running Time: Not yet set
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Jet Li's Fearless
Logline: A martial arts expert faces an incredible personal tragedy, ultimately fighting his way out of darkness and into history, forever defining himself at a tournament for the honor of his country
Featuring: Nathan Jones, Jet Li, Nakamura Shidou, Betty Sun, Dong Yong
Director: Ronny Yu
Writer: Chris Chow
Distributor: Rogue Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: 1750 plus locations on September 22
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence and martial arts action throughout
Running Time: 104 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Laura Smiles
Logline: A former actress turned suburban mom is now growing distracted, withdrawn, dissatisfied, and needs more than just an affair
Featuring: Mark Derwin, Kip Pardue, Jonathan Silverman, Petra Wright
Director: Jason Ruscio
Writer: Jason Ruscio
Distributor: Kindred Media Group
Opening Week Release Pattern: Select markets on September 22
MPAA Rating: R for sexual content, language and brief violence
Running Time: 98 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Renaissance
Logline: A police offier assigned to find a kidnapped female scientist discovers something that happened back in 2006 which casts a long, mysterious shadow over his investigation
Featuring the voices of: Daniel Craig, Romola Garai, Ian Holm, Catherine McCormack, Jonathan Pryce
Director: Christian Volckman
Writers: Alexandre de La Patellière, Mathieu Delaporte, Jean-Bernard Pouy and Patrick Raynal, story by Alexandre de La Patellière and Mathieu Delaporte, English Dialogue by Michael Katins
Distributor: Miramax Films
Opening Week Release Pattern: Select markets on September 22
MPAA Rating: R for some violent images, sexuality, nudity and language
Running Time: 105 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
The Science of Sleep
Logline: A graphic artist with a hyperactive imagination and little luck with women tries to connect with his new next-door neighbor. In English and in French with subtitles
Featuring: Gael Garcia Bernal, Alain Chabat, Charlotte Gainesbourg, Miou-Miou, Pierre Vaneck
Director: Michael Gondry
Writer: Michael Gondry
Distributor: Warner Independent Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in New York City, Laemmle's Sunset 5 in West Hollywood and in Austin, Boston, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC on September 22
MPAA Rating: R for language, some sexual content and nudity
Running Time: 105 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS
Expanding today
Al Franken: God Spoke: Opens at Laemmle's Playhouse 7 in Pasadena and Laemmle's Sunset 5 in West Hollywood
Aurora Borealis: Opens at Landmark's Edina Theatre in Minneapolis
Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore?: Opens at Landmark's E Street Cinemas in Washington DC
Darshan: The Embrace: Opens at Laemmle's Monica 4 in Santa Monica
Drawing Restraint 9: Opens at the Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor
Gabrielle: Opens at the Screen Theatre in Santa Fe
Half Nelson: Opens at the Ambler Theatre in Ambler PA, the Sandy Springs Cinemas in Atlanta, the Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem NH, Landmark's Crossroads Cinemas in Boulder CO, the North Park Theatre in Buffalo, the Ballyntine Village Cinemas in Charlotte, the Esquire Cinemas in Cincinnati, the Cedar Lee Cinemas in Cleveland, the Drexel Theatre in Columbus OH, the County Theatre in Doylestown PA, the Grand Theatre in East Stroudsberg PA, the Gateway Cinemas in Fort Lauderdale, the Midtown Theatre in Harrisburg PA, the Fall Creek Cinemas in Ithaca NY, the Glenwood Arts Cinemas in Kansas City MO, the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck NY, the Studio Theatre in Memphis, the South Beach 18 in Miami, Landmark's Oriental 3 in Milwaukee, the Colonial 9 in Phoenixville PA, the Salem Cinema in Salem OR, the Broadway 6 in Salt Lake City, the Palm Theatre in San Luis Obispo, the DeVargas Theatre in Santa Fe, the Burns Court Cinemas in Sarasota, the Moxie Theatre in Springfield MO, the El Con 20 in Tucson, the West Boylston 5 in West Boyleston MA and the PGA Gardens Cinemas in West Palm Beach
Heading South: Opens at the Arbor Theatre in Austin, the Pilot Butte Theatre in Bend OR, the Manor Theatre in Charlotte, the Belcourt Theater in Nashville, the Square Theatre in Pittsburgh, the Wilton Town Hall Cinema in Wilton NH and the Little Art Theatre in Yellow Springs OH
I Like Killing Flies: Opens at the Facets Cinematheque in Chicago and the Real Art Ways Cinemas in Hartford
Jesus Camp: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in New York City
La Moustache: Opens at Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley and Landmark's Opera Plaza Cinemas in San Francisco
Mutual Appreciation: Opens at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Boston
My Country, My Country: Opens at the Starz Film Center in Denver
The Puffy Chair: Opens at Landmark's Century Centre Cinemas in Chicago
Queens (here! Films/Regent Releasing): Opens at Landmark's Kendall Square Cinemas in Cambridge MA
The Science of Sleep: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in Plano TX and in additional theatre in the top ten markets
Strangers With Candy: Opens at the Magic Lantern Theatre in Ketchum ID
This Film Is Not Yet Rated: Opens at the Arbor Cinemas in Austin, Landmark's Ken Cinema in San Diego and Landmark's Varisty Theatre in Seattle
Vajra Sky Over Tibet: Opens at Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley, Landmark's Opera Plaza Cinemas in San Francisco and the Rafael Film Center in San Rafael CA
The War Tapes: Opens at the Institute of Art Theatre in Detroit and the Flint 10 in Flint MI
Zen Noir: Opens at Landmark's Westwide Pavilion Cinemas in West Los Angeles
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The Last King of ScotlandLogline: A Scottish doctor on a Ugandan medical mission becomes irreversibly entangled with one of the world's most barbaric figures: Idi Amin
Featuring: Gillian Anderson, James McAvoy, Simon McBurney, Kerry Washington, Forest Whitaker
Director: Kevin Macdonald
Writers: Peter Morgan and Jeremy Brock, based on the novel by Giles Foden
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Opening Week Release Pattern: Select markets on September 27
MPAA Rating: R for some strong violence and gruesome images, sexual content and language
Running Time: Not yet set
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Friday, September 29, 2006
Broken SkyLogline: Three new college students find themselves embroiled in a passionate love triangle. In Spanish with subtitles
Featuring: Klaudia Aragon, Fernando Arroyo, Miguel Angel Hoppe, Ignacio Pereda, Alejandro Rojo
Director: Julian Hernandez
Writer: Julian Hernandez
Distributor: Strand Releasing
Opening Week Release Pattern: Exclusive to the Quad Cinemas in New York City on September 29
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 140 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Facing the Giants
Logline: A high school football coach uses his undying faith to battle the giants of fear and failure
Featuring: Bailey Cave, Shannen Fields, Tracy Goode, Alex Kendrick, Chris Willis
Director: Alex Kendrick
Writers: Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Opening Week Release Pattern: 400 plus locations on September 29
MPAA Rating: PG for some thematic elements
Running Time: 111 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Stereo
The Guardian
Logline: After losing his crew in a fatal crash, a Coast Guard commander becomes a mentor to a new trainee at their elite training program
Featuring: Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Neal McDonough, Melissa Sagemiller, Sela Ward
Director: Andrew Davis
Writer: Ron L. Brinkerhoff
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2750 plus locations on September 29
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of action/peril, brief strong language and some sensuality
Running Time: Not yet set
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
Logline: As his friends end up dead, on drugs or in prison, a young man comes to believe he has been saved from their fate by various so-called saints
Featuring: Rosario Dawson, Robert Downey Jr., Shia LaBeouf, Chazz Palminteri, Dianne Weist
Director: Dito Montiel
Writer: Dito Montiel
Distributor: First Look Studios
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in New York City and in additional theatres in select markets on September 29
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive language, some violence, sexuality and drug use
Running Time: 90 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Open Season
Logline: A laid-back grizzly and a nervous mule deer are released in the woods against their wills and must rally their fellow wildlife against the approaching hunters.
Featuring the voices of: Jon Favreau, Ashton Kutcher, Martin Lawrence, Debra Messing, Gary Sinise
Directors: Roger Allers, Jill Culton, Anthony Stacchi
Writers: Steve Bencich and Ron J. Friedman
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: 3250 plus locations on September 29
MPAA Rating: PG for some rude humor, mild action and brief language
Running Time: 79 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
School for Scoundrels
Logline: A shy young man enrolls in a class to help build his confidence so he can win over his dream girl, only to find his teacher also has his eyes on her
Featuring: Jacinda Barrett, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jon Heder, Sarah Silverman, Billy Bob Thornton
Director: Todd Phillips
Writers: Scot Armstrong and Todd Phillips, based on the book "School for Scoundrels or How to Win Without Actually Cheating!" by Stephen Porter and the screenplay for the 1960 movie by Hal Chester and Patricia Moyes
Distributor: The Weinstein Company
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2250 plus locations on September 29
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for language, crude and sexual content, and some violence
Running Time: Not yet set
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Wondrous Oblivion
Logline: A young boy in 1950s London with a passion for cricket but none of the skills to play gets a lesson in the game, and life, from his new West Indian neighbors
Featuring: Dominic Barklem, Leagh Conwell, Delroy Lindo, Sam Smith, Jo Stone-Fewings, Emily Woof
Director: Paul Morrison
Writer: Paul Morrison
Distributor: Palm Pictures
Opening Week Release Pattern: New York City exclusive on September 29
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 106 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Expanding today
Al Franken: God Spoke: Opens at Landmark's Bethesda Row Cinemas in Bethesda MD, the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline MA, the Angelika Film Center in Dallas, Laemmle's Town Center 5 in Encino, and Landmark's E Street Cinemas in Washington DC
Darshan: The Embrace: Opens at the Starz Film Center in Denver
Drawing Restraint 9: Opens at the Mary Ross Theatre in Lincoln NE and the Palm Theatre in San Luis Obispo
Half Nelson: Opens at the Isis 3 in Aspen, the Flicks Cinemas in Boise, the Latchis 3 in Brattleboro VT, the Palace 9 in Burlington VT, the Galaxy 6 in Cary NC, the Varsity Theatre in Chapel Hill NC, the Neon Theatre in Dayton OH, the Fleur Theatre in Des Moines, the Abeey Theatre in Durango CO, the Carolina Theatre in Durham NC, Landmark's Keystone Art Cinemas in Indianapolis, the Studio 30 in Kansas City MO, the Downtown West 8 in Knoxville, the Suncoast 16 in Las Vegas, the Market Street Cinemas in Little Rockthe Baxter Avenue Cinemas in Louisville, the Green Hills Cinemas in Nashville, Landmark's Canal Place Cinemas in New Orleans, the Squirrel Hill Cinemas in Pittsburgh, the Colony Twin in Raleigh NC and the Riverside 12 in Reno
Heading South: Opens at the Uptown Theatre in Birmingham MI, the Palace 9 in Burlington VT, the Varsity Theatre in Davis CA, the Hippodrome Theatre in Gainesville FL, the Real Art Ways Cinema in Hartford, the Crest Theatre in Sacramento and Landmark's Tivoli Theater in St. Louis
I Like Killing Flies: Opens at Hippodrome Theatre in Gainesville FL
I Trust You to Kill Me: Opens in San Francisco
Jesus Camp: Opens at the South Coast Village 3 in Costa Mesa and Laemmle's Sunset 5 in West Hollywood
Lunacy: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas, the Rice Media Center in Houston and the Tower Theatre in Salt Lake City
La Moustache: Opens at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago and the Oak Street Cinema in Minneapolis
Mutual Appreciation: Opens at the Red Vic Movie Theatre in San Francisco
My Country, My Country: Opens at Landmark's Varsity Theatre in Seattle
Queens: Opens at the Gateway Cinemas in Fort Lauderdale and Landmark's Lagoon Cinemas in Minneapolis
The Science of Sleep: Opens at the Angelika Film Center in Houston, the Angelika Film Center in Plano TX and in additional theatres in the top twenty-five markets
This Film Is Not Yet Rated: Opens at the Cedar Lee Cinemas in Cleveland, Landmark's Lagoon Cinemas in Minneapolis, the Camera 12 in San Jose and the Loft Cinemas in Tucson
The U.S. vs. John Lennon: Opens at the Tower Theatre in Sacramento and in additional theatres in select markets
Vajra Sky Over Tibet: Opens at Landmark's Metro Cinemas in Seattle
Saturday, September 30, 2006
The QueenLogline: The Queen of England and Prime Minister Tony Blair struggle with keeping the nation united in the days after the death of Princess Diana
Featuring: James Cromwell, Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, Sylvia Syms
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Peter Morgan
Distributor: Miramax Films
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opnes at the Angeila Film Center and the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas in New York City on September 30
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language
Running Time: 97 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Wednesday, October 4, 2006
Shortbus
Logline: A group of New Yorkers caught up in their romantic-sexual milieu converge at an underground salon infamous for its belnd of art, music, politics, and carnality
Featuring: Raphael Barker, Lindsey Beamish, Paul Dawson, PJ DeBoy, Sook-Yin Lee
Director: John Cameron Mitchell
Writer: John Cameron Mitchell
Distributor: THINKFilm
Opening Week Release Pattern: New York City exclusive on October 4
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA (Would be rated NC-17 for strong sexual content)
Running Time: 102 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
Logline: On one last road trip before they're sent to serve in Vietnam, two friends and their girlfriends get into an accident that calls their local sheriff to the scene, beginning a terrifying experience which leads them to a secluded house of horrors, where a young, would-be killer is being nurtured
Featuring: Diora Baird, Matthew Bomer, Jordana Brewster, Andrew Bryniarski, R. Lee Ermey, Taylor Handley
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Writer: Sheldon Turner, story by David J. Schow and Sheldon Turner, based on characters created by Kim Henkel and Tobe Hooper
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Opening Week Release Pattern: 3150 plus locations on October 4
MPAA Rating: R for strong horror violence/gore, language and some sexual content
Running Time: 84 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Friday, October 6, 2006
Alex Rider: Operation StormbreakerLogline: After the death of his super-spy uncle, a teenager is pressed into service for Her Majesty's Secret Service
Featuring: Sara Bolger, Stephen Fry, Damian Lewis, Bill Nighy, Alex Pettyfer, Mickey Rourke, Andy Serkis, Alicia Silverstone
Director: Geoffrey Sax
Writer: Anthony Horowitz, based on his novel
Distributor: The Weinstein Company/MGM
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2350 plus locations on October 6
MPAA Rating: PG for sequences of action violence and some peril
Running Time: 87 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS
The Departed
Logline:Two men from opposite sides of the law, who have been deep undercover within the Boston State Police department and the Irish mafia for years, are charged with finding the mole within their respective organizations
Featuring: Alec Baldwin, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Ray Winstone
Director: Martin Scorsese
Writers: William Monohan, based on the "Infernal Affairs" movies written by Felix Chong and Siu Fai Mak
Distributor: Warner Brothers
Opening Week Release Pattern: 2650 plus locations on October 6
MPAA Rating: R for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content and drug material
Running Time: Not yet set
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Employee of the Month
Logline: A slacker box boy at a warehouse store becomes determined to win Employee of the Month to impress the store's new beautiful checkout clerk
Featuring: Dane Cook, Efren Ramirez, Dax Shephard, Jessica Simpson, Harland Williams
Director: Greg Coolidge
Writer: Greg Coolidge
Distributor: Lionsgate
Opening Week Release Pattern: 1750 plus locations on October 6
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual humor and language
Running Time: Not yet set
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
49 Up
Logline: Seventh in an ongoing series of documentaries which revisits a group of Brits every seven years, all whom are approaching their Golden birthday
Director: Michael Apted
Distributor: First Run Features
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at Landmark's Midtown Art Theatre in Atlanta, Landmark's Dobie Theatre in Austin, Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley, the Flicks Theatre in Boise, Landmark's Kendall Square Cinemas in Cambridge MA, the Bill Cosford Cinema in Coral Gables, the Angelika Film Center in Dallas, the Starz Film Center in Denver, Landmark's Keystone Art THeatre in Indianapolis, the IFC Film Center in New York City, the Cinemas Palme D'Or in Palm Desert CA, the Ritz at the Bourse Theatre in Philadelphia, the Little Theatre in Rochester, Landmark's Lumiere Theatre in San Francisco, the Camera 12 in San Jose, the Screen Theatre in Santa Fe, the Rutgers Film Co-Op in Somerset NJ, Landmark's Tivoli Theatre in St. Louis, the Loft Cinema in Tucson, Landmark's E Street Cinemas in Washington DC and Landmark's Nuart Theatre in West Los Angeles on October 6
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 135 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
The Ritchie Boys
Logline: Documents the efforts of a group of young German men who escaped Nazi Germany and trained with the American forces at Camp Ritchie in Maryland in order to stop the Third Reich. In German and Hebrew with subtitles
Director: Christian Bauer
Distributor: Christian Bauer Films
Opening Week Release Pattern: Exclusive to the Quad Cinemas in New York City on October 6
MPAA Rating: Not rated by the MPAA
Running Time: 90 minutes
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)
Sound Format: Stereo
Expanding today
Al Franken: God Spoke: Opens at the Lefont Garden Hills Theatre in Atlanta, Landmark's Dobie Theatre in Austin, Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley, the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, the Tower Theatre in Sacramento, Landmark's Lumiere Theatre in San Francisco and the Lakeside Cinemas in Santa Rosa
Another Gay Movie: Opens at the Hippodrome Theatre in Gainesville FL
Aurora Borealis: Opens at Landmark's Kendall Square Cinemas in Cambridge MA
Heading South: Opens at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland and the Suncoast 16 in Las Vegas
Jesus Camp: Opens at the Arbor Cinemas at Great Hills in Austin, the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland, the Drexel East Theatre in Columbus OH, the Downtown West 8 in Knoxville, the Green Hills 16 in Nashville and the Fox Tower 10 in Portland OR
Monster House: Re-release in 200 plus 3D locations
The Science of Sleep: Expands into 250 plus locations
Shortbus (THINKFilm): Opens in Los Angeles and San Francisco
Saturday, October 7, 2006
Little Children
Logline: In a suburban town where perfect parents rear perfect children by day and have affairs by night, a woman has a flight with a stay-at-home dad
Featuring: Jennifer Connelly, Kate Winslet
Director: Todd Field
Writers: Todd Field and Tom Perrotta, from the novel by Perrotta
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Opening Week Release Pattern: Opens at the Angelika Film Center and the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas in New York City on October 7
MPAA Rating: Not yet rated
Running Time: Not yet set
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic (2.40:1)
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
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