New This Month - August 2016

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NEW THIS MONTH

THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE © 2016 Sony Pictures Digital Productions Inc. All rights reserved. © 2016 Rovio Animation Ltd. and Rovio Entertainment Ltd. Angry Birds and all related properties, titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Rovio Entertainment Ltd. and Rovio Animation Ltd. and are used with permission. All Rights Reserved. THE NICE GUYS © 2016 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR © 2016 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. MOTHER’S DAY © 2016 Elevation Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. KEANU © 2016 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and RatPac-Dune Entertainment. All rights reserved. A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING © 2016 Entertainment One Films Canada, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One. DEMOLITION © 2016 VVS Films. All Rights Reserved.


AUGUST 2ND Mother’s Day

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Who’s In It? Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts In The Mood For? Live, Laugh, Love What’s It About? This celebration of mothers everywhere invites us all to enjoy the laughter, tears and love as three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother’s Day. Why Watch It? Director Garry Marshall’s third holiday themed movie (New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day) is a star-studded ensemble comedy that was ravaged by critics but enjoyed by audiences.

© 2016 Elevation Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Keanu Who’s In It? Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Tiffany Haddish In The Mood For? Loads of Laughs What’s It About? Clarence and Rell are cousins who live in the city but are far from streetwise. When Rell’s beloved kitten, Keanu, is catnapped, the hopelessly straight-laced pair must impersonate ruthless killers in order to infiltrate a street gang and retrieve the purloined feline. But the incredibly adorable kitten becomes so coveted that the fight over his custody creates a gang war, forcing our two unwitting heroes to take the law into their own hands. Why Watch It? The Comedy Central duo hit the big screen with plenty of laughs in this fast paced comedy. © 2016 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and RatPac-Dune Entertainment. All rights reserved.

The Trust Who’s In It? Nicolas Cage, Elijah Wood, Sky Ferreira In The Mood For? Crime Time What’s It About? A crime thriller about two corrupt cops who plan to steal the contents of a mysterious bank vault controlled by a criminal syndicate. Why Watch It? A heist/caper flick with good chemistry between Cage and Wood.

© 2016 Mongrel Media. All Rights Reserved.

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The Bronze Who’s In It? Melissa Rauch, Gary Cole, Haley Lu Richardson In The Mood For? Loads of Laughs What’s It About? A decade ago, Hope Ann Greggory was America’s sweetheart. Her inspired performance on a ruptured Achilles at the world’s most prestigious gymnastics tournament clinched an unlikely bronze medal for the U.S. team. But in the years since that epic third place victory, Hope hasn’t done a whole lot with her life. Hope’s routine is upended when she learns that she must coach Amherst’s newest gymnastics prodigy Maggie in order to receive a sizeable financial inheritance. Why Watch It? A raunchy comedy featuring a recognizable cast and fun cameos from gymnastics greats. © 2016 Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Louder Than Bombs Who’s In It? Jesse Eisenberg, Gabriel Bryne, Amy Ryan In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? Three years after the death of his war photographer wife, a man keeps everyday life going with his shy teenage son. A planned exhibition of his wife’s photographs prompts his older son to return to the house he grew up in – and for the first time in a very long time, the father and the two brothers are living under the same roof. Why Watch It? A thoughtful and engaging drama. Features strong performances from the critically acclaimed ensemble cast. © 2016 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

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High-Rise Who’s In It? Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? When a class war erupts inside a futuristic high-rise building, modern elevators become violent battlegrounds and cocktail parties degenerate into marauding attacks on “enemy” floors. In this visionary tale based on J.G. Ballard’s classic novel, human society slips into violent reverse as once-peaceful residents, driven by primal urges, re-create a world ruled by the laws of the jungle. Why Watch It? A thought provoking British thriller based on the 1975 novel. © 2016 Mongrel Media. All Rights Reserved.

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The American Side Who’s In It? Matthew Broderick, Janeane Garofalo, Robert Vaughn In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? When Charlie Paczynski’s raven-haired partner is caught in the crossfire of a blackmail scheme gone bad, he trails the prime suspect to the brink of Niagara, only to receive a cryptic warning. Thrust into a world populated by a whiskey-swilling raconteur, strangely bonded siblings, and a dubious government agent, Paczynski joins the quest for a long-lost design by enigmatic genius, Nikola Tesla. Why Watch It? A murder mystery and multiple Film Festival award winner. © 2016 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

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Breaking the Bank Who’s In It? Kelsey Grammer, John Michael Higgins, Tamsin Greig In The Mood For? Loads of Laughs What’s It About? With ruthless US and Japanese investment banks circling Tuftons, a struggling two-hundred-year-old, family-run British bank, can its bumbling, incompetent chairman, Sir Charles Bunbury, fend off the onslaught and save the bank? Why Watch It? A funny British comedy with amusing performances including Grammer sporting an English accent. © 2016 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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Sniper: Ghost Shooter Who’s In It? Chad Michael Collins, Billy Zane, Dennis Haysbert In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? With the help of start-of-the-art remote, drone technology crack sniper Brandon Beckett re-teams with Richard Miller to take out insurgent elements hoping to disrupt the construction of the trans-Georgian pipeline. Despite the fact the infamous and ruthless insurgent Gazakov may have inside information regarding military operations the General is forced to put Brandon and Miller in harm’s way. Why Watch It? The sixth installment in the adrenaline-pumping franchise. © 2016 Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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AUGUST 9TH A Hologram For the King

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Who’s In It? Tom Hanks, Tom Skerritt, Sarita Choudhury In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? Cultures collide when an American businessman is sent to Saudi Arabia to close what he hopes will be the deal of a lifetime. Baffled by local customs and stymied by an opaque bureaucracy, he eventually finds his footing with the help of a wise-cracking taxi driver and a beautiful Saudi doctor. Why Watch It? Dave Eggers best-selling novel and New York Times Best Books of the Year adapted for the big screen.

© 2016 Entertainment One Films Canada, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One.

Demolition Who’s In It? Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? Davis seemingly has the perfect life until a tragic car accident leaves him struggling to cope with the loss of his wife. When Davis takes a literal approach to his father-in-law’s metaphorically-intended words of support, he begins demolishing the pieces of his life, one item at a time, searching for what’s truly important. Why Watch It? Features an Oscar nominated cast. From the director of Wild and Dallas Buyers Club.

© 2016 VVS Films. All Rights Reserved.

Fathers and Daughters

MUST WATCH

Who’s In It? Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Aaron Paul In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? Jake Davis, finds himself fighting against the world when a fatal car accident leaves him to raise his 5-year-old daughter, Katie, all on his own. Overcome with guilt from the loss of his wife, he struggles with the daily routine of raising a child. As the narrative weaves back and forth between the 1980s, and present day, we come to learn how 30-year-old Katie battles the demons that stemmed from her troubled childhood and simultaneously watch how Jake fights to hold on to the thing he loves most — his daughter. Why Watch It? A family drama with an excellent cast. © 2016 Elevation Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

A Date With Miss Fortune Who’s In It? Jeannette Sousa, Ryan Scott, Joaquim de Almeida In The Mood For? Loads of Laughs What’s It About? When Jack gets rescued by Maria, a superstitious Portuguese beauty, he has no idea that his life and luck are both about to change. During this accidental “first date”, Jack and Maria project idealistic images of themselves, images that are humorously contradicted through a series of flash-forwards to their future life together. Why Watch It? A cute Canadian romantic comedy that features plenty of recognizable locations and cameos.

© 2016 Raven Banner Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

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AUGUST 16TH The Angry Birds Movie

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Who’s In It? Voices by Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride In The Mood For? Family Fun What’s It About? On an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds (or almost entirely), Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to. Why Watch It? An all-star comedy voice cast brings the popular app characters to life. Will appeal to all ages – families with kids, and adults who love the Angry Birds game.

© 2016 Sony Pictures Digital Productions Inc. All rights reserved. © 2016 Rovio Animation Ltd. and Rovio Entertainment Ltd. Angry Birds and all related properties, titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Rovio Entertainment Ltd. and Rovio Animation Ltd. and are used with permission. All Rights Reserved.

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Ratchet & Clank

AUGUST 23RD

Who’s In It? Voices by James Arnold Taylor, David Kaye, Paul Giamatti In The Mood For? Family Fun What’s It About? Ratchet is the last of his kind, a foolhardy “lombax” who has grown up alone. Clank is a pint-sized robot with more brains than brawn. When the two stumble upon a dangerous weapon capable of destroying entire planets, they must join forces with The Galactic Rangers in order to save the galaxy. Why Watch It? A CG-animated movie based on the iconic PlayStation video game.. © 2016 Gramercy Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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The Nice Guys Who’s In It? Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Kim Basinger In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? In 1970s Los Angeles, down-on-his-luck private eye Holland March and hired enforcer Jackson Healy must work together to solve the case of a missing girl and the seemingly unrelated death of a porn star. During their investigation, they uncover a shocking conspiracy that reaches up to the highest circles of power. Why Watch It? A neo-noir crime buddy comedy with excellent chemistry between Crowe and Gosling. © 2016 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved.

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Elvis & Nixon Who’s In It? Kevin Spacey, Michael Shannon, Alex Pettyfer In The Mood For? Loads of Laughs What’s It About? On a December morning in 1970, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll showed up on the lawn of the White House to request a meeting with the most powerful man in the world, President Richard Nixon. Why Watch It? The untold true story behind this revealing, yet humorous moment in the Oval Office forever immortalized in the most requested photograph in the U.S. National Archives. © 2016 Remstar Films. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

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AUGUST 23RD The Huntsman: Winter’s War

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Who’s In It? Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth, Emily Blunt In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? Evil Queen Ravenna, betrays her good sister Freya, by freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates, the hero standing between good and evil is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric. Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity. Why Watch It? A prequel and sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman, the film takes place before and after the events of the first film.

© 2016 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

The Duel

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Who’s In It? Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Emory Cohen In The Mood For? What a Rush What’s It About? A Texas Ranger investigates a series of murders in a small town led by a charismatic preacher. However, the routine undercover investigation soon turns personal for the ranger who must solve the case before he loses everything to the mysterious town. Why Watch It? A murder mystery set during the 1880s and featuring reliable leads and a strong supporting cast. © 2016 Entertainment One Films Canada, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One.

Maggie’s Plan

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Who’s In It? Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore In The Mood For? Loads of Laughs What’s It About? Maggie Hardin is a vibrant and practical thirty-something, who without success in finding love, decides now is the time to have a child on her own. But when she meets John, who is in an unhappy marriage, Maggie falls in love for the first time, and adjusts her plans for motherhood. Maggie sets in motion a new plan that intertwines their lives and connects them in surprising and humorous ways. Why Watch It? A witty, modern romantic comedy with an all-star ensemble cast. © 2016 Lily Harding Pictures, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2016 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

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A Perfect Day

AUGUST 30TH

Who’s In It? Benicio Del Toro, Tim Robbins, Olga Kurylenko In The Mood For? Compelling Characters What’s It About? The setting is 1995, “somewhere in the Balkans.” Over the course of 24 hours, Mambrú, leads his team of humanitarians—including new recruit Sophie, as they deal with a most unexpected crisis, and the reappearance of Mambrú’s old flame. Through it all, the group handles the less-than-glamorous realities of life in a combat zone the only way they know how: with selfless bravery and a healthy dose of humor. Why Watch It? Based on the novel “Dejarse Llover” by Paula Farias. © 2016 TVA Films. All Rights Reserved.

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HIGH STRUNG © 2016 High Strung, LLC. All Rights Reserved. © 2016 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. THE INSOMNIAC © 2016 Entertainment One Films Canada, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One. BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. © 2016 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. TRADED © 2016 Cinedigm Corp. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Universal Studios Home Entertainment. APRIL AND THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD © 2016 Mongrel Media. All Rights Reserved. SCOOBY-DOO AND WWE: CURSE OF THE SPEED DEMON © 2016 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. ENEMY TERRITORY © 2016 VVS Films. All Rights Reserved. OUTLAWS AND ANGELS © 2016 Entertainment One Films Canada, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Entertainment One. SUNSET SONG © 2016 Magnolia Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Distributed in Canada by Unobstructed View Inc. THE WALKING DEAD - SEASON 6 © 2015, 2016 AMC Film Holdings LLC. All Rights Reserved. CODE OF HONOR © 2016 VVS Films. All Rights Reserved. A SUNDAY HORSE © 2016 Mongrel Media. All Rights Reserved.

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