New This Month - January 2016

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NEW THIS MONTH

SICARIO © 2015 Entertainment One Films Canada Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One. THE MARTIAN © 2015 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. EVEREST © 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 © 2015 Sony Pictures Animation Inc., LSC Film Corporation and MRC II Distribution Company L.P. All Rights Reserved. © 2015 Layout and Design Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. THE INTERN © 2015 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and RatPac-Dune Entertainment LLC. All Rights Reserved. STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON © 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. HYENA ROAD © 2015 Universal Studios Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. © 2015 Elevation Pictures. All Rights Reserved.


JANUARY 5TH Ashby

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Who’s In It? Mickey Rourke, Nat Wolff, Emma Roberts In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? Ed Wallis and his spirited single mom are new in town. At school, Ed struggles to fit in but connects with only one other student, brainy Eloise. Given an assignment to interview someone “old,” Ed approaches his new neighbour Ashby Holt. Although Ashby pretends to be a retired salesman, Ed soon learns that he’s actually a former CIA assassin. Why Watch It? A coming of age dramedy with a little violence mixed in. © 2015 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

Captive

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Who’s In It? David Oyelowo, Kate Mara, Mimi Rogers In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? When Brian Nichols – on the run as the subject of a city wide manhunt and desperate to make contact with his newborn son – takes recovering meth addict Ashley Smith hostage in her own apartment, she turns for guidance to Rick Warren’s best-selling inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life. While reading aloud, Ashley and her would-be killer each face crossroads where despair and death intersect hope. Why Watch It? A faith-based title inspired by the incredible true story. © 2015 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

The Green Inferno

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Who’s In It? Lorenza Izzo, Ariel Levy, Aaron Burns In The Mood For? Fright Night What’s It About? A group of college students take their humanitarian protest from New York to the Amazon jungle only to get kidnapped by the native tribe they came to save. A tribe that still practices the ancient tribal rite of cannibalism, with a healthy appetite for intruders. Why Watch It? A gruesome and gory horror from Eli Roth and inspired by Italian cannibal films of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. © 2015 Entertainment One Films Canada Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One.

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

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Who’s In It? Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller, Joey Morgan In The Mood For? Loads of Laughs What’s It About? Three scouts and lifelong friends join forces with one badass cocktail waitress to become the world’s most unlikely team of heroes. When their peaceful town is ravaged by a zombie invasion, they’ll fight for the badge of a lifetime and put their scouting skills to the test to save mankind from the undead. Why Watch It? A crass zombie horror/comedy. © 2015 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

Sicario

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Who’s In It? Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin In The Mood For? Crime Time What’s It About? After rising through the ranks of her male-dominated profession, idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer receives a top assignment. Recruited by mysterious government official Matt Graver, Kate joins a task force for the escalating war against drugs. Led by the intense and shadowy Alejandro, the team travels back-and-forth across the U.S.-Mexican border, using one cartel boss to flush out a bigger. Why Watch It? Excellent performances from Blunt and del Toro. © 2015 Entertainment One Films Canada Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One.

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The End of the Tour Who’s In It? Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Segel, Joan Cusack In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, ‘Infinite Jest.‘ Ironically, the interview was never published, and five days of audio tapes were packed away in Lipsky’s closet. The two men did not meet again. Why Watch It? Features excellent performances from both Segel and Eisenberg. © 2015 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

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Infinitely Polar Bear Who’s In It? Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Imogene Wolodarsky In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? As Cam recovers from a manic breakdown, his wife Maggie, broke and overwhelmed, enters an out-of-state MBA program in the hopes of building a better life for her family. Cam agrees to become the primary caregiver for his spirited young daughters and quickly finds himself in over his head. Why Watch It? A sincere, quirky and compassionate true story that features an excellent performance from Mark Ruffalo. © 2015 IPB, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2015 Layout and Design Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Joe Dirt 2 - Beautiful Loser Who’s In It? David Spade, Brittany Daniel, Christopher Walken In The Mood For? Loads of Laughs What’s It About? When happy family man Joe Dirt finds himself transported to the recent past, he begins an epic journey to get back to his loved ones in the present. Why Watch It? A sequel to the 2001 comedy that was written by Spade and features the returning original cast.

© 2015 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

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The Visit Who’s In It? Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan In The Mood For? Thrills & Chills What’s It About? When Becca and Tyler are sent to their grandparents’ secluded Pennsylvania farm for a week long stay, they quickly discover something is not right with the elderly couple. Faced with strange rules and increasingly frightening behavior, the children soon realize it will take all their wits to make it home alive. Why Watch It? An atmospheric horror film written, produced and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. © 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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The Walk Who’s In It? Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlotte Le Bon, Guillaume Baillargeon In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? Twelve people have walked on the moon, but only one man has ever, or will ever, walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Guided by his real-life mentor, Papa Rudy, and aided by an unlikely band of international recruits, Philippe Petit and his gang overcome long odds, betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute their mad plan. Why Watch It? Based on a true story from director Robert Zemeckis. © 2015 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. and LSC Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © 2016 Layout and Design Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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JANUARY 12TH Hotel Transylvania 2

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Who’s In It? Voices By: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez In The Mood For? Family Fun What’s It About? Everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania. Dracula’s rigid monster-only hotel policy has finally relaxed, opening up its doors to human guests. But behind closed coffins, Drac is worried that his adorable half-human, half-vampire grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing signs of being a vampire. So “Vampa” Drac puts Dennis through a “monster-in-training” boot camp. Why Watch It? A fun family film and sequel to the 2012 animated hit. © 2015 Sony Pictures Animation Inc., LSC Film Corporation and MRC II Distribution Company L.P. All Rights Reserved. © 2015 Layout and Design Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Irrational Man

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Who’s In It? Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, Parker Posey In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? Philosophy professor Abe Lucas is at rock bottom emotionally, unable to find any meaning or joy in life. Soon after arriving to teach at a small town college, Abe gets involved with two women: Rita Richards, a lonely professor who wants him to rescue her from her unhappy marriage; and Jill Pollard, his best student, who becomes his closest friend. Why Watch It? A drama/mystery/comedy written/directed by Woody Allen. © 2015 Gravier Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. © 2016 Layout and Design Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Martian

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Who’s In It? Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. Why Watch It? From director Ridley Scott and based on Andy Weir’s 2011 novel. © 2015 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Paranormal Activity - The Ghost Dimension

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Who’s In It? Chris J. Murray, Brit Shaw, Ivy George In The Mood For? Fright Night What’s It About? Using a special camera that can see spirits, a family must protect their daughter from an evil entity with a sinister plan. Why Watch It? The final chapter in the groundbreaking horror franchise.

© 2015 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

Sinister 2

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Who’s In It? Shannyn Sossamon, Robert Daniel, James Ransone In The Mood For? Fright Night What’s It About? Following the events from the first film, a different family; a mother and her two sons move into a rural house that’s marked for death. When the deputy from the first film learns that this family is next in line to fall to the demon Bhughul, he races against time to stop it and save them from the same fate. Why Watch It? A sequel to the 2012 hit. From the producer of The Purge, Paranormal Activity and Insidious. © 2015 Entertainment One Films Canada Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One.

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Dragon Blade Who’s In It? Jackie Chan, Adrien Brody, John Cusack In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? When corrupt Roman leader Tiberius arrives with a giant army to claim the Silk Road, Huo An and his trained warriors team up with an elite legion of defected Roman soldiers to maintain the delicate balance of power in the region. To protect his country and his new friends, Huo An gathers the warriors of thirty-six ethnic nations together to fight Tiberius in an incredible epic battle. Why Watch It? An action epic with excellent battle scenes. © 2015 VVS Films. All Rights Reserved.

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Everest Who’s In It? Jason Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Brolin In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? On the morning of May 10, 1996, climbers from two commercial expeditions start their final ascent toward the summit of Mount Everest. With little warning, a violent storm strikes the mountain, engulfing the adventurers in one of the fiercest blizzards ever encountered by man. The teams must endure blistering winds and freezing temperatures in an epic battle to survive against nearly impossible odds. Why Watch It? Based on the incredible true story. © 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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The Intern Who’s In It? Anne Hathaway, Robert De Niro, Rene Russo In The Mood For? Loads of Laughs What’s It About? Ben Whittaker is a 70-year-old widower, who has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin. Why Watch It? A charming comedy with good chemistry between the two leads.

© 2015 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and RatPac-Dune Entertainment LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Jem and the Holograms Who’s In It? Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau In The Mood For? Family Fun What’s It About? As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. Why Watch It? A live action musical fantasy adventure based on Hasbro’s cult classic ‘80s animated TV series. © 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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Straight Outta Compton Who’s In It? O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? In the mid-1980s, the streets of Compton, California, were some of the most dangerous in the country. When five young men translated their experiences growing up into brutally honest music that rebelled against abusive authority, they gave an explosive voice to a silenced generation. Why Watch It? A compelling story with good performances. The highest grossing musical biopic ever at the box office. © 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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JANUARY 26TH Burnt

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Who’s In It? Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Daniel Bruhl In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? Chef Adam Jones had it all – and lost it. A two-star Michelin rockstar with the bad habits to match, the former enfant terrible of the Paris restaurant scene did everything different every time out. To land his own kitchen and that third elusive Michelin star, he’ll need the best of the best on his side, including the beautiful Helene. Why Watch It? A foodie drama with excellent star power and a good performance from Bradley Cooper. © 2015 Entertainment One Films Canada Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One.

Goosebumps

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Who’s In It? Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush In The Mood For? Family Fun What’s It About? When Zach meets Hannah he learns that her dad is R. L. Stine, the author of the bestselling Goosebumps series. It turns out the monsters that his books made famous are real, and are kept locked up in their books. But, when Zach unintentionally unleashes the monsters from their manuscripts it’s suddenly up to Stine, Zach, and Hannah to get all of them back in the books where they belong. Why Watch It? A fun family film in the vein of Night at the Museum, and Jumanji. © 2015 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., LSC Film Corporation and Village Roadshow Films Global Inc. All Rights Reserved. GOOSEBUMPS and associated logos are trademarks of Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved. © 2016 Layout and Design Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Heist

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Who’s In It? Robert De Niro, Jeffery Dean Morgan, Kate Bosworth In The Mood For? Crime Time What’s It About? When their attempt to rob a casino owned by the feared gangster Pope goes awry and a shootout ensues, Vaughn and Cox are forced to flee on foot, hijack city Bus 657 and take the passengers hostage. Now Vaughn will not only have to outwit the police, but he will have to contend with Pope’s maniacal right hand man, Dog in order to make it through the day alive. Why Watch It? A crime thriller with a very good ensemble cast. © 2015 VVS Films. All Rights Reserved.

Hyena Road

MUST WATCH

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Who’s In It? Rossif Sutherland, Paul Gross, Allan Hawco In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? A taut war film about Canadian troops in Afghanistan as seen through the eyes of three very different men: A sniper, an intelligence officer, and a legendary Mujahideen warrior. All stand at the intersection of a murky world of modern warfare and fluid morality. Why Watch It? A powerful film about modern warfare and Canadian troops in Afghanistan. From Paul Gross, the director of Passchendaele. © 2015 Universal Studios Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. © 2015 Elevation Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

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MORE JANUARY HITS

90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN © 2015 Universal Studios Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. HITMAN: AGENT 47 © 2015 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved THE GAMES MAKER © 2015 Entertainment One Films Canada Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One. THE THROWAWAYS © 2015 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. BEEBA BOYS © 2015 Mongrel Media. All Rights Reserved. EXPERIMENTER © 2015 Magnolia Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Video Services Corp. LIFE © 2015 Entertainment One Films Canada Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One. WHERE HOPE GROWS © 2015 Produce Films, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2016 Layout and Design Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. ARTHUR & MERLIN © 2015 Vertical Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. THE CONDEMNED 2 © 2015 Entertainment One Films Canada Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One. THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL © 2015 Diary The Movie, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2016 Layout and Design Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. JESSE JAMES LAWMAN © 2015 Cinedigm Entertainment Corp. All Rights Reserved. LEARNING TO DRIVE © 2015 TVA Films. All Rights Reserved. THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT © 2015 Pacific Northwest Pictures. All Rights Reserved. DOWNTON ABBEY - SEASON 6 © 2015 PBS Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Distributed Exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One. JESSE STONE: LOST IN PARADISE © 2015 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

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