February 2015 Entertainment at Home Magazine A by Home Entertainment Group

February 2015

The latest on DVD & Blu-ray Disc!

Vol. 26, no. 7

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New Releases

• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

JANUARY 27 • Before I Go to Sleep thriller

• The Book of Life animated family

family thriller

• Fury drama

• The Lookalike

• Nightcrawler drama

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comedy drama comedy/drama drama

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FEBRUARY 24 • Beyond the Lights

FEBRUARY 10 • Addicted drama

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• Skating to New York

• Ouija horror

• St. Vincent

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• John Wick thriller

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• The Homesman

• Dracula Untold horror

FEBRUARY 17 • Dumb and Dumber 2

• Dear White People comedy/drama

• Rosewater

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FEBRUARY 3 • The Best of Me drama

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• My Old Lady comedy/drama

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• The Judge drama

• Kill the Messenger

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Dracula Untold

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Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, Sarah Sadon, Charles Dance

Sultan Mehmed II demands that Vlad, prince of Wallachia, give him 1,000 boys—including Vlad’s son—to become soldiers in his army. Vlad enters into a Faustian bargain to save his son and his people. Available 2/3/15 KIOSK

PG-13 2014 93 min. Universal

Dumb and Dumber To

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Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Kathleen Turner, Laurie Holden, Rob Riggle, Rachel Melvin

Peter and Bobby Farrelly take Lloyd and Harry on a road trip to find a child Harry never knew he had. Available 2/17/15

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PG-13 2014 110 min. Universal

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Thriller John Wick

Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters

When thugs attack John Wick, they have no idea that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a brilliant, lethal assassin. Wick hunts them down with the skill and ruthlessness that made him a legend. Available 2/3/15 R 2014 101 min. Lionsgate

Gone Girl

Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Tyler Perry, Neil Patrick Harris, Sela Ward

Nick Dunne reports Amy, his beautiful wife, missing. Soon his lies, deceits, and strange behavior have everyone asking the same question: Did Nick kill his wife? Available now R 2014 135 min. Fox

Kill the Messenger

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Jeremy Renner, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ray Liotta, Oliver Platt, Andy Garcia, Michael Sheen, Barry Pepper

Despite pressure not to, journalist Gary Webb pursues the story of the CIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in selling cocaine in the U.S. to finance the Nicaraguan Contras. Available 2/10/15 KIOSK

R 2014 112 min. Universal

Nightcrawler

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Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, Bill Paxton

Desperate for work, Lou Bloom discovers the world of L.A. crime. He muscles into the dangerous realm of nightcrawling, filming crashes, fires, murder, and other mayhem for money. Available 2/10/15

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R 2014 118 min. Universal

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Romantic Comedies 2. At what hospital does Steve work in The Wedding Planner? (a) St. Mary’s (b) St. Jude’s (c) St. Vincent’s 3. I n She’s All That, who was the prom queen? (a) Taylor (b) Mackenzie (c) Laney 4. W hat wedding gift did Toula’s parents give her and Ian in My Big Fat Greek Wedding? (a) Property in Greece (b) The family restaurant (c) A new house 5. I n 27 Dresses, what song did Jane and Kevin sing at the bar? (a) Bennie and the Jets (b) Don’t Stop Believing (c) Rocket Man Copyright © 2015 PuzzleJunction.com. Used by permission.

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6. W hat is Kat reading when she gets her college acceptance in 10 Things I Hate about You? (a) The Lord of the Rings (b) The Bell Jar (c) Atlas Shrugged 7. W hat does Edward do for a living in Pretty Woman? (a) Buys/sells businesses (b) Owns a baseball team (c) Wall Street investor 8. I n Never Been Kissed, Drew Barrymore's high school nickname was _________. (a) Gnarly Nancy (b) Stinky Sally (c) Josie Grossie 9. I n When Harry Met Sally, what university did they both attend? (a) Purdue University (b) University of Chicago (c) University of Ohio 10. Who plays the President of the U.S. in Love Actually? (a) Billy Bob Thornton (b) Michael Douglas (c) Richard Gere Solutions

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1. W hat is Reese Witherspoon’s occupation in Sweet Home Alabama? (a) Investment consultant (b) Fashion designer (c) Journalist

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Action The Equalizer

Denzel Washington, Martin Csokas, Chloe Grace Moretz, Bill Pullman, Melissa Leo

McCall believes he has put his past behind him. But when he meets a young girl under the control of violent Russian gangsters, he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand idly by. Available now R 2014 131 min. Sony

Lucy

Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Amr Waked, Choi Min-Sik, Analeigh Tipton

Accidentally caught in a dark deal, Lucy transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human powers. Now she turns the tables on her captors. Luc Besson directs. Available now R 2014 90 min. Universal

A Walk among the Tombstones

Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, David Harbour, Boyd Holbrook

Former NYPD cop Matt Scudder now works just outside the law as a private investigator. He reluctantly agrees to help a heroin trafficker find the men who murdered his wife. Available now R 2014 114 min. Universal

Left Behind

Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Chad Michael Murray, Cassie Thomson

An airline pilot struggling with his troubled marriage and relationship with his daughter, Ray Steele is now responsible for the passengers who remain on his flight after the Rapture. Available now PG-13 2014 110 min. eOne

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Horror Ouija

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Olivia Cooke, Ana Coto, Daren Kagasoff, Douglas Smith, Bianca A. Santos, Shelley Hennig

A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they unwittingly release a dark power from the other side. Available 2/3/15 KIOSK

PG-13 2014 90 min. Universal

Annabelle

Annabelle Walli, Ward Horton, Alfre Woodard, Brian Howe, Kerry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley

On one horrific night, Mia and Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home is invaded by a violent satanic cult. But spilled blood and terror are not all they left behind.. Available now R 2014 99 min. Warner

As Above, So Below

Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge

The catacombs beneath the city of Paris are home to a city of the dead. What happens when a team of explorers ventures into this uncharted zone? Available now R 2014 93 min. Universal

Deliver Us from Evil

Eric Bana, Edgar Ramirez, Olivia Munn, Dorian Missick, Sean Harris

An NYPD officer and an unconventional priest join forces to investigate a series of disturbing and inexplicable crimes that are terrorizing their city. Available now R 2014 118 min. Sony

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Sci Fi/Action Guardians of the Galaxy

Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Lee Pace, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly; voices of Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel

Quill becomes the object of a hunt after he steals a mysterious orb. Now he must rally his band of misfits for a battle that will decide the fate of the galaxy. Available now PG-13 2014 120 min. Disney/Marvel

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Andy Serkis, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Jason Clarke

In 2016 a group of survivors of a deadly virus travels into the woods. There they discover highly evolved, intelligent apes led by Caesar. Available now PG-13 2014 130 min. Fox

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner, Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Pete Ploszek, Jeremy Howard

New York is in trouble. And it’s up to four pizza-loving brothers—with the help of their master and a determined reporter—to face Shredder and save the city. Available now PG-13 2014 101 min. Paramount

The Maze Runner

Dylan O’Brien, Will Poulter, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Patricia Clarkson, Kaya Scodelarrio, Aml Ameen, Ki Hong Lee

Thomas finds himself trapped in a massive maze with other boys. Only by piecing together bits of memory of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can he hope to escape. Available now PG-13 2014 113 min. Fox

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Desperate for work, Lou Bloom discovers the high-speed world of LA crime journalism. He muscles into the cutthroat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling -- where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. AVAILABLE 2/10/15 ON BLU-RAY™ & DVD!

Violence including graphic images, and for language Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian

Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find a child Harry never knew he had and the responsibility neither should ever, ever be given.

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crude and sexual humor, partial nudity, language and some drug references. Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13

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When former high school sweethearts Dawson and Amanda meet at a loved one's funeral 20 years after tragedy separated them, their love is reignited. As they recall and relive the past, they come to a deeper understanding about the choices they've made.

AVAILABLE 2/3/15 ON BLU-RAY™ & DVD! Sexuality, violence, some drug content and brief strong language Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13

© 2014 Best of Me Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2014 Relativity Media. All Rights Reserved. Twentieth Century Fox, Fox and associated logos are trademarks of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and its related entities.

A washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory. AVAILABLE 2/17/15 ON BLU-RAY™ & DVD!

Language throughout, some sexual content and brief violence Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian

© 2014 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. All Rights Reserved. “Twentieth Century Fox, Fox and associated logos are trademarks of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and its related entities.

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Dove-Approved Turnaround Jake

Jarret Lemasters, Michael Madsen, Mark Withers, Jen Lilley

Jacob loses it all in L.A. and visits his childhood home in Texas. Trying to get his life back, he learns a family secret that forces him to make the biggest decision of his life. Available 2/10/15 Dove: Family approved for ages 12 and over Not rated 2014 93 min. Pure Flix

A Girl’s Best Friend

James Denton, Lilah Fitzgerald, Laura Mennell, Dalias Blake

After a precocious 12-year-old, whose mother is seriously ill, meets police officer Coop and his dog, Luey, her life changes for the better. Available 2/24/15 Dove: Family approved for all ages Not rated 2015 88 min. Phase 4

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Thriller Before I Go to Sleep

Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Anne-Marie Duff

Christine wakes up every day remembering nothing. When she tries to piece together her former life, she uncovers terrifying secrets . . . and can trust no one. Available now R 2014 92 min. Fox

A Most Wanted Man

Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams, Willem Dafoe

German intelligence agent Gunther Bachmann races against time to solve a mystery. Is the half-Chechen, half-Russian Muslim who has surfaced in Hamburg a victim seeking refuge or a terrorist seeking revenge? Available now R 2014 122 min. Lionsgate

The Drop

Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, James Gandolfini

Bartender Bob Saginowski and his hardened employer, Cousin Marv, find themselves caught in a robbery gone bad and on the hook for a debt they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t repay. Available now R 2014 107 min. Fox

No Good Deed

Taraji P. Henson, Idris Elba, Leslie Bibb, Henry Simmons

Terri is a devoted wife and mother, living an ideal suburban life. When sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alone with her two children, a charming and dangerous escaped confict shows up at her door claiming car trouble. Available now PG-13 2014 84 min. Sony

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Drama The Judge

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Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vincent Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Onofrio, Vera Farmiga, Dax Shepard, Jeremy Strong, Billy Bob Thornton, Leighton Meester

The estranged father of big-city lawyer Hank Palmer is arrested for murder. As Hank sets out to discover the truth, he finds himself reconnecting with his family. KIOSK

Available 1/27/15 R 2014 141 min. Warner

Boyhood

Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater

In this epic journey to adulthood, writer/director Richard Linklater follows the same actors over twelve years to tell a coming-of-age story like none other in film history. Available now R 2014 164 min. Paramount

Get On Up

Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Jill Scott, Craig Robinson

Backed by an all-star cast Chadwick Boseman is James Brown. This is a fearless look inside the music, moves, and moods of the Godfather of Soul. Available now PG-13 2014 139 min. Universal

The Best of Me

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Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Liana Liberato, Luke Bracey

High school sweethearts Amanda and Dawson are separated by tragedy. Twenty years later, they meet at a funeral. As they recall and relive the past, they come to a deeper understanding of the choices theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made. Available 2/3/15

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PG-13 2014 118 min. Fox

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Drama Love Is Strange

John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, Marisa Tomei, Charlie Tahan, Cheyenne Jackson, Manny Perez, Eric Tabach, Tank Burt

After nearly four decades together, Ben and George tie the knot. But when George loses his job, they must sell their apartment and temporarily live apart. Available now R 2014 94 min. Sony

Addicted

Sharon Leal, Boris Kodjoe, Tasha Smith, William Levy, Tyson Beckford, Cameron Mills, John Newberg

Zoe Reynard appears to have everything. But she pursues a secret life and finds herself risking it all when she heads down a perilous path she may not survive. Available 2/10/15 R 2014 105 min. Lionsgate

Beyond the Lights

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Danny Glover

Noni is the music worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest superstar, but the pressures of fame have her on the edge . . . until she meets Kaz, a handsome young cop with political ambitions, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been assigned to protect her. Available 2/24/15

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PG-13 2014 118 min. Fox

Rosewater

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Gael Garcia Bernal, Kim Bodnia, Haluk Bilginer, Shoreh Aghdashlool

Tehran-born journalist Maziar Bahari, based in London, returns to Iran to cover the 2009 election and the ensuing riots. Falsely accused of espionage, he is beaten and tortured for months. Directed by Jon Stewart. KIOSK

Available 2/10/15 R 2014 104 min. Universal

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Fury

Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Pe単a

The Allies are making their final push in Europe. A battlehardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission that takes them behind enemy lines. Available 1/27/15 R 2014 134 min. Sony

The Homesman

Tommy Lee Jones, Hilary Swank, Meryl Streep, Miranda Otto, John Lithgow, Hailee Steinfeld, James Spader, Grace Gummer

Mary Bee Cuddy saves the life of George Briggs, a lowlife drifter. To repay his debt, he agrees to help her transport three women driven mad by harsh life of the frontier. Available 2/17/15 R 2014 122 min. Lionsgate

The Hundred-Foot Journey

Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal, Charlotte Le Bon, Amit Shah

When the icy proprietor of a Michelin-starred restaurant in the French countryside gets wind of the opening of an Indian restaurant just 100 feet from her own, her protests escalate to all-out war. Available now PG 2014 122 min. Touchstone

When the Game Stands Tall

Jim Caviezel, Alexander Ludwig, Laura Dern, Michael Chiklis

In the midst of a season of crisis and tragedy, a football coach stands to lose everything. But a young player helps him rediscover that teamwork outshines personal glory. Available now PG 2014 115 min. Sony

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A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they unwittingly release a dark power from the other side. What starts as a game will unleash an evil only they can stop.

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Sultan Mehmed II demands that Vlad, prince of Wallachia, give him 1,000 boys—including Vlad’s own son—to become soldiers in his army. Vlad enters into a Faustian bargain to save his soon and his people. AVAILABLE 2/3/15 ON BLU-RAY™ & DVD! Intense sequences of warfare, vampire attacks, disturbing images, and some sensuality Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13

Quirky, mischievous and good-hearted, these box-wearing creatures have lovingly raised a human boy named Eggs in a charming cavern below the bustling streets of Cheesebridge. But when evil Archibald Snatcher decides to capture the lovable misfits, it's up to Eggs and his feisty young friend Winnie to save the Boxtrolls.

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Action, some peril and mild rude humor

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Comedy/Drama St. Vincent

Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Jaeden Lieberher, Terrence Howard, Naomi Watts, Chris O’Dowd

A single mom has to leave her 12-year-old in the care of her new neighbor, Vincent, a retired curmudgeon. He takes the boy to the race track and a strip club. Available 2/17/15 PG-13 2014 103 min. Anchor Bay

Dear White People

Tessa Thompson, Tyler James Williams, Teyonah Parris, Brandon P. Bell, Kyle Gallner, Dennis Haysbert

The election of an activist as head of a traditionally black residence hall sets up an Ivy League college for a culture war that challenges notions of what it means to be black. Available 2/3/15 R 2014 100 min. Lionsgate

My Old Lady

Kevin Kline, Maggie Smith, Kristin Scott Thomas

An American arrives at the sumptuous Paris apartment he’s inherited and learns that it comes with two stubborn tenants. And by law, they don’t have to leave. Available 1/27/15 PG-13 2014 108 min. Universal

This Is Where I Leave You

Jason Bateman, Jane Fonda, Adam Driver, Tina Fey, Rose Byrne, Dax Shepard, Timothy Olyphant

After their dad dies, four siblings live under the same roof for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes, and might-have-beens. Available now R 2014 103 min. Warner

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Now Playing 22 Jump Street

Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Ice Cube, Peter Stormare, Wyatt Russell, Amber Stevens, Nick Offerman

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not 21 anymore. After getting through high school (twice), Schmidt and Jenko are in for huge changes when they go undercover at a local college. Available now R 2014 112 min. Sony

Tammy

Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, Allison Janney, Gary Cole, Mark Duplass, Dan Aykroyd, Kathy Bates, Sandra Oh

After losing her job, husband, and car in one day, Tammy Banks wants out of her small-town existence. But her only way out is with her hard-partying grandma. Available now R 2014 95 min. Warner

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Be Cops

Damon Wayans Jr., Jake Johnson, Andy Garcia, Nina Dobrev, Keegan-Michael Key

Two slackers decide to impersonate police officers. But when they get tangled up with mobsters, the fake cops find themselves in hot pursuit of real trouble. Available now R 2014 104 min. Fox

The Giver

Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgard

Jonas lives in a utopian society where things like war and poverty have been forgotten. But as he trains to be the new Giver, he realizes what society has given up. Available now PG-13 2014 97 min. Anchor Bay

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Family The Boxtrolls

Voices of Ben Kingsley, Elle Fanning, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Toni Collette, Jared Harris, Richard Ayoade, Tracy Morgan

The good-hearted Boxtrolls have lovingly raised Eggs, a human boy. Now it’s up to Eggs to save his adopted family from the evil Archibald Snatcher. Available now PG 2014 96 min. Universal

Maleficent

Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Juno Temple, Imelda Staunton, Brenton Thwaites, Leslie Manville

Driven by revenge and the need to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s infant. Available now PG 2014 96 min. Disney

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Voices of Cate Blanchett, Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Jonah Hill, America Ferrera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret cave filled with wild dragons and a Dragon Rider. Now they find themselves in an epic battle to save men and dragons! Available now PG 2014 101 min. Fox

Dolphin Tale 2

Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr., Nathan Gamble, Kris Kristofferson

After Winter’s surrogate mother dies, time is running out for the team at Clearwater to find her a new companion, or they’ll have to give her up to another aquarium. Available now PG 2014 107 min. Warner

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Just For T Dora and Friends Dora and her new friends are ready for adventures in a new city. But this is no ordinary city. Around every corner are portals to magical worlds.

Available 2/10/15 on DVD © 2014 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. NICKELODEON, NICK JR., DORA THE EXPLORER and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. TM, ® & © 2014 by Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown Join Charlie Brown and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang as they journey to summer camp and race against cheating bullies in a river-raft race.

Blaze of Glory: A Mini-Movie Blaze and his driver AJ are introduced to a world of racing Monster Machines! Blaze must help his friends and beat Crusher to the finish line.

Available 2/17/15 on DVD © 2014 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. NICKELODEON, NICK JR., and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. TM, ® & © 2014 by Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

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r The Kids! Gladiators of Rome Timo, a student at the Gladiators’ Academy in Rome, has no desire to become a legendary gladiator. That is, until Lucilla walks into his life.

Max & Ruby: Sweet Siblings! Max & Ruby may not always see eye to eye. But no matter how different their goals, they always need each other—just maybe in unexpected ways!

Springtime Adventures Help Wally surprise Gina Giant with a picnic; join Dora in the Enchanted Forest; join Team Umizoomi and the Wonder Pets for some egg-cellent egg hunts; and more!

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1/11/2015 11:22:13 AM

The Book of Life

Guidelines for Movie Ratings

Voices of Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Ice Cube, Hector Elizondo, Channing Tatum, Christina Applegate

Torn between his heart and the expectations of his family, young Manolo sets off on an epic quest to reunite with his true love and defend his village.

KIOSK

Available 1/27/15 KIOSK

PG 2014 96 min. Fox

G: General Audiences. All ages. Film contains nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children. PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R: Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian. NC-17. No one 17 and under admitted.

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Ed Oxenbould, Steve Carrell, Jennifer Gardner, Kerris Dorsey, Dylan Minnette

Alexander experiences the most horrible day of his young life. He discovers he's not alone when his family lives through a hilariously terrible day, too. Available 2/10/15 PG 2014 81 min. Disney

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february CALENDAR JANUARY 27

• Before I Go to Sleep thriller

• The Book of Life animated family

• Fury

drama

• The Judge drama

• My Old Lady

comedy/drama

R PG R R PG-13

drama

• Dear White People comedy/drama

• Dracula Untold horror

• John Wick thriller

• Ouija

horror

drama

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thriller

• The Lookalike

PG R

thriller

Not rated

thriller

drama

• Nightcrawler • Rosewater • Dumb and Dumber 2

PG-13 R PG-13 R PG-13

FEBRUARY 10

• Addicted

family

• Kill the Messenger

FEBRUARY 17

FEBRUARY 3

• The Best of Me

• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

comedy

• The Homesman drama

• St. Vincent

PG-13 R

comedy/drama

PG-13

drama

PG-13

• Skating to New York FEBRUARY 24

• Beyond the Lights drama

PG-13

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