New This Month - April 2017

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NEW THIS MONTH

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY © 2016 Lucasfilm. All Rights Reserved. SPLIT © 2017 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS © 2017 Lakeshore Entertainment Group LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY © 2017 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. HIDDEN FIGURES © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. MONSTER TRUCKS © 2017 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. THE FOUNDER © 2017 Elevation Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.


APRIL 4TH 20th Century Women

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Who’s In It? Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig In The Mood For? Live, Laugh, Love What’s It About? Set in Santa Barbara, the film follows Dorothea Fields, a determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent son, Jamie at a moment brimming with cultural change and rebellion. Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women in Jamie’s upbringing — Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist living as a boarder in the Fields’ home, and Julie, a savvy and provocative teenage neighbour. Why Watch It? An excellent ensemble cast and well-written film. © 2016 Elevation Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

The Book Of Love

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Who’s In It? Jason Sudeikis, Jessica Biel, Maisie Williams In The Mood For? Live, Laugh, Love What’s It About? After tragedy strikes, Henry befriends a tenacious young girl and discovers she is constructing a raft to sail across the Atlantic to find her lost father. Together, along with some unlikely friends, they set forth to construct the vessel and subsequently rebuild their lives. Why Watch It? A score from Justin Timberlake and a film enjoyed by moviegoers. © 2016 DDB Sea Investments, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

Don’t Kill It

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Who’s In It? Dolph Lundgren, Kristina Klebe, Billy Slaughter In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? An ancient evil is unleashed in a small Mississippi town leaving a trail of death and destruction as it passes from host to host. The only hope for survival lies with a grizzled demon hunter who has faced this terror before. Together with a reluctant FBI agent he has to figure out how to destroy a demon that has the ability to possess its killer. Why Watch It? A multiple film festival award winner that was enjoyed by moviegoers. © 2016 DKI Films, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

Ghost Of New Orleans

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Who’s In It? Terrence Howard, Lake Bell, Josh Lucas In The Mood For? Thrills & Chills What’s It About? In post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, disgraced cop Ben Chaney has to deal with his drinking problem while investigating the murder of a beautiful cellist. In a supernatural twist he gets help from an unusual quarter - the ghost of the victim herself. She’s seeking to get justice for her brother, who was convicted of her murder, but recent events lead Chaney to investigate an untrustworthy country club owner. Why Watch It? A supernatural crime thriller with good cast appeal. © 2010 Little Murder Production Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

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The Institute Who’s In It? James Franco, Pamela Anderson, Topher Grace In The Mood For? Thrills & Chills What’s It About? Subjected to bizarre and increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control, Isabel Porter must escape the clutches of the Rosewood Institute and exact her revenge, or else be forever lost. Why Watch It? Based on the true story of the horrific and shocking events at a well-known psychiatric institute in Baltimore at the turn of the century. © 2017 Entertainment One Films Canada, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One.

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APRIL 4TH Office Christmas Party

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Who’s In It? Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller In The Mood For? Loads of Laughs What’s It About? When the CEO tries to close her hard-partying brother’s branch, he and his Chief Technical Officer must rally their co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and close a sale that will save their jobs Why Watch It? Features a terrific ensemble comedic cast.

© 2017 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

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Youth In Oregon Who’s In It? Frank Langella, Christina Applegate, Billy Crudup In The Mood For? Live, Laugh, Love What’s It About? When 79-year-old curmudgeon Raymond makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon, his family refuses to accept his decision. But when another family emergency arises, Raymond’s daughter Kate turns to her husband Brian for a little help. Brian reluctantly volunteers to drive Raymond and his wife three thousand miles to Oregon and is determined to change the old man’s mind before they get there. Why Watch It? A road trip drama in the vein of Little Miss Sunshine. © 2016 YIO LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

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Believe

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Who’s In It? Ryan O’Quinn, Shawnee Smith, Danielle Nicolet In The Mood For? Live, Laugh, Love What’s It About? In a small town going through tough economic times, business owner Matthew Peyton struggles between his desire for financial success and the responsibility of funding the annual Christmas pageant. But when Matthew meets Clarence, a joyful boy who believes in miracles, he must make a choice: do what’s best for himself or give faith a chance by opening his heart to help his new friend and his community. Why Watch It? A faith based drama with plenty of plot twists. © 2016 Believe The Film LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

© 2016 Lucasfilm. All Rights Reserved.

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APRIL 11TH Brimstone

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Who’s In It? Dakota Fanning, Kit Harington, Guy Pearce In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? Wrongly accused of a crime she didn’t commit, a frontier woman turned fugitive is hunted by a vengeful preacher in the menacing inferno of the old American West. Why Watch It? A European style western set in the 19th century. It’s dark, bloody and filled with plenty of graphic violence and nudity. © 2017 Entertainment One Films Canada, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One.

Hidden Figures

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Who’s In It? Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? The incredible untold story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Jackson, brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the confidence of the U.S., turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big. Why Watch It? Based on a true story. Nominated for 3 Academy Awards including Best Picture. © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.

Lion

MUST WATCH

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Who’s In It? Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. Why Watch It? A Best Picture Oscar nominee based on the 2014 memoir, A Long Way Home.

© 2017 Entertainment One Films Canada, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One.

Monster Trucks

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Who’s In It? Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Thomas Lennon In The Mood For? Family Fun What’s It About? Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp, a high school senior, builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars. After an accident at a nearby oil-drilling site displaces a strange and subterranean creature with a taste and a talent for speed, Tripp may have just found the key to getting out of town and a most unlikely friend. Why Watch It? The only family adventure comedy releasing this month. © 2017 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

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APRIL 18TH ARTWORK NOT FINAL. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Arsenal Who’s In It? Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, Adrien Grenier In The Mood For? Crime Time What’s It About? A construction-company owner must rescue his brother, a petty crook, after he is abducted by a vicious mobster. He is aided in his quest by a police detective and longtime friend. Why Watch It? An action thriller with very good cast appeal. From the creators of The November Man and The Frozen Ground. © 2017 VVS Films. All Rights Reserved.

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Bigger Fatter Liar Who’s In It? Barry Bostwick, Jodelle Ferland, Ricky Garcia In The Mood For? Loads of Laughs What’s It About? Kevin Shepherd has gotten away with lying his entire life, but when producer Larry Wolf steals Kevin’s idea for a hot new video game, the tables get turned. Kevin realizes he’s met his match, a Bigger Fatter Liar, when Wolf refuses to admit the truth. Kevin declares, “GAME ON,” as he and his best friend Becca stop at nothing to get Wolf to tell the truth, plotting a series of devious pranks to set the record straight. Why Watch It? A direct to video reboot of the original 2002 hit film Big Fat Liar. © 2017 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

The Founder

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Who’s In It? Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, Laura Dern In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? The true story of how Ray Kroc, a salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers’ speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. He maneuvered himself into a position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire. Why Watch It? The true story of the creation of the McDonald’s fast food chain features a terrific performance from Michael Keaton. From the director of Savings Mr. Banks and The Blind Side.

© 2017 Elevation Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

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Walking With the Enemy Who’s In It? Ben Kingsley, Jonas Armstrong, Hannah Tointon In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? Set in Hungary during the final months of World War II, a young man sets out to find his displaced family by using a stolen Nazi uniform to pose as an officer. Filled with suspense and danger, he undertakes extraordinary measures to save his family and thousands of lives from the German invaders. Why Watch It? An epic film of love, courage and sacrifice inspired by true events. A multiple film festival award winner. © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.

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APRIL 18TH

Split

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Who’s In It? James McAvoy, Haley Lu Richardson, Anya Taylor-Joy In The Mood For? Thrills & Chills What’s It About? Though Kevin has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him – as well as everyone around him – as the walls between his compartments shatter apart. Why Watch It? The first M. Night Shyamalan film to finish number one at the box office for three straight weeks since The Sixth Sense in 1999. The second film in the Unbreakable film series. Features an excellent performance from James McAvoy. © 2017 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

The Bye Bye Man

APRIL 25TH

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Who’s In It? Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas In The Mood For? Fright Night What’s It About? When three college students move into an old house off campus, they unwittingly unleash a supernatural entity known as the Bye Bye Man, who comes to prey upon them once they discover his name. The friends must try to save each other, all the while keeping the Bye Bye Man’s existence a secret to save others from the same deadly fate. Why Watch It? A supernatural horror from the creators of Oculus, and Safe House. © 2017 VVS Films. All Rights Reserved.

The Marine 5: Battleground

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Who’s In It? Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, Maryse Mizanin, Anna Van Hooft In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? While working as an EMT back stateside Jake Carter after responding to a distress call, finds himself caught up protecting a person of interest from a biker gang ruthlessly hunting them down. Why Watch It? The fifth film in the franchise features the most WWE Superstars (6) to appear in a feature film. This is the third consecutive Marine film to star WWE Intercontinental Champion Mike “The Miz” Mizanin. © 2017 WWE Studios Finance Corp. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

Underworld: Blood Wars

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Who’s In It? Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, Tobias Menzies In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? Selene fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. Along with her only allies, David and his father Thomas, she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice. Why Watch It? A sci-fi thriller packed with kickass action that will be enjoyed by fans of the series. The fifth installment in the franchise and the sequel to Underworld: Awakening (2012).

© 2017 Lakeshore Entertainment Group LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

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BLEED FOR THIS © 2016 Bleed For This, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. MONSTER CALLS, A © 2016 Focus Features. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. SILENCE © 2017 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. PATRIOTS DAY © 2016 Entertainment One Films Canada, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One. RUNNING WILD © 2016 WSOR Film Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. WE DON’T BELONG HERE © 2016 Greens Are Gone, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. BUNYAN & BABE © 2017 Cinedigm Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. VINCENT N ROXXY © 2017 Mongrel Media. All Rights Reserved. TONI ERDMANN © 2016 Komplizen Film, coop99 filmproduktion and Missing Link Films. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. BEFORE THE FLOOD © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. COWGIRL’S STORY, A © 2017 CMC Film Fund 1 LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. CATFIGHT © 2017 Mongrel Media. All Rights Reserved.

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