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Spartacus and the rebels look to increase the size of their force by freeing and recruiting fighters held as slaves during foreign wars; Lucretia recruits one of her husband's ex-gladiators in an attempt to outmaneuver influential Romans.

Ron, desperate to keep Party Down afloat, books an event for an extremely problematic group leading to complications for... everyone.

An engaged professor at strict Protestant college has a same-sex affair with a beautiful, if predatory, trapeze artist.

This heartfelt comedy-drama follows a lovestruck man (Greg Calderone) who hopes to score tickets to a hotly anticipated outdoor concert in order to give his longtime crush (Georgina Reilly) an amazing night before she leaves the country to attend school in France.

In this quirky sequel to a cult favorite, the lead singer of a punk band claims she's in contact with the spirit of a dead rock star. Her behavior continues to worsen as she records an album, causing a documentary filmmaker to fear she will kill herself in the middle of a concert.

In this coming-of-age story, 11-year-old Elizabeth learns that she was adopted and sets out to find her biological parents, while her adoptive mother attempts to locate her and bring her home.

Director and co-writer Mina Shum fashions a charming romantic comedy set in Vancouver's Chinatown district. Rascally 12-year-old Mindy (Valerie Tian) tries to use Taoist magic to bring romance and fortune to her hardworking single mother (Sandra Oh). Complications ensue when the spells begin working---but not in the way that Mindy had planned. Russell Yuen, Ric Young, Chang Tseng.

Sherlock Holmes is back on the case to recapture the famous outlaw Mack after he escapes from prison. Sherlock has a change of heart when he learns the fugitive's reason for escape, but things are further complicated when it is discovered that Mack's daughter has been kidnapped.

Based on a true story, this witty crime comedy chronicles a student's attempt to steal the Stone of Scone from Westminster Abby in order to protest Britain's treatment of Scotland. Charlie Cox, Robert Carlyle, Brenda Fricker. Directed by Charles Martin Smith.

Fallen country star Kelly Canter (Gwyneth Paltrow) strives to resurrect her ailing career with the help of her supportive husband, an ambitious young songwriter and an emerging singer with a growing fan base in this affecting musical drama.

Twenty-two-year-old slacker Scott Pilgrim meets Ramona Flowers, the girl of his dreams, and learns that in order to win her heart he'll have to defeat her seven evil exes in a series of video-game-styled battles.

In this heart-warming adventure a boy treks across the ice fields of northern Canada to reunite a polar bear cub with his mother.

From Nick Park and Peter Lord, the Oscar-winning creators of the "Wallace and Gromit" shorts, comes this delightful stop-motion animation family hit. Mel Gibson provides the voice of a cocky rooster who helps a plucky group of chickens fly the coop before they're turned into pies. Other voices: Miranda Richardson, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks.

Christopher Guest lampooned theater people in "Waiting for Guffman" and spoofed dog shows in "Best in Show." Now the star-writer-director adroitly satirizes the folk-music scene in this witty mockumentary, capturing the reunion of three 1960s folk acts as they come together to play a live TV concert in New York. Among the acts: the Folksmen (Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer). Eugene Levy.

While visiting his white girlfriend's family, an African-American man discovers that their seemingly idyllic community is hiding a sinister conspiracy in this perceptive, incendiary horror thriller.

Spartacus contemplates an opportunity for revenge after the capture of an influential Roman; intrigue is at a fever pitch among Glaber and the women in his circle.

Hired to work a laid-back radio promotion luau in groovy Malibu, the gang decides to take mushrooms together and things get weird.

In 1977, two married scientists embark on a project to explore the concept of "nature vs. nurture" by raising three kids in opposition to their supposed genetic tendencies. They raise a boy born to volatile parents to be a pacifist, a witless couple's girl to be intelligent and their own son to be an artist instead of an academic.

In this wacky comedy, an immature slacker who was a sperm donor in his youth discovers that he has fathered hundreds of now-adult children, many of whom want to meet him.

In this fantastical morality tale, Doctor Parnassus must save his daughter from evil Mr. Nick (Tom Waits) after trading away her soul. In order to win her back, Parnassus must collect five souls before his satanic foe accomplishes the same task and he offers his daughter's hand in marriage to anyone who can help him. Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Johnny Depp, Jude Law. Directed by Terry Gilli

Ivan's newfound love of board games catapults him into the world of game invention and pits him against the inventor Morodian.

Directors Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier and Edward Burtynsky travel to 20 countries on six continents to document the damage inflicted to the planet by mankind. These sites include a Kenyan nature preserve combatting ivory poaching, the world's largest terrestrial machines in Germany, and the "most polluted city" in Russia.

In this delightful big-screen adaptation of the animated TV series, a scientist (voice of Tom Kane) creates three girls in his lab, where they're exposed to a chemical that gives them superpowers. Before long, they're using their gifts to fight crime. The voice cast includes Catherine Cavadini, Tara Strong and E.G. Daily.

Sikh-Canadian hockey hopeful Rajveer Singh finds his dreams in a face-off with his family's traditional beliefs when he works with a former NHL coach to assemble an all-Sikh hockey team in this winning sports drama.

In this wildly fun detective thriller, Sherlock Holmes matches wits with the nefarious Professor Moriarty as he investigates the death of an Austrian prince and unravels a mystery that could change the course of history.

In this heartwarming sports musical, a teenager (Noah Reid) becomes a hockey phenomenon, but his sheltered upbringing leaves him unprepared for his sudden fame, and soon his relationship with his girlfriend is on the rocks. Directed by Michael McGowan.

Adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel about a young girl who's taken to a stern boarding school while her father fights in WWI.

Get ready for a fantastic time as a wily fox (suave voice courtesy of George Clooney) tries to outsmart three mean-spirited farmers and steal their chickens, only to trigger a battle between the farmers and a community of cunning animals. Other voices include Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson. Directed by Wes Anderson.

Computer-generated special effects bolster this madcap live-action mystery, which is based on the popular cartoon series. Here, the groovy crimefighters of Mystery, Inc.---Fred (Freddie Prinze Jr.), Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Velma (Linda Cardellini), Shaggy (Matthew Lillard) and that cowardly canine Scooby---investigate a spooky theme park. Rowan Atkinson, Isla Fisher.

An eight-year-old boy tries to investigate the mysterious knocking sounds that are coming from inside the walls of his house, unveiling a dark secret that his sinister parents have kept hidden from him.

Spartacus tries to unite his people to prep for an imminent attack by the Romans; Lucretia tries to free herself from men who threaten her existence; Glaber's ruthless ways backfire on him.

Lydia, worried that daughter Escapade missed her childhood, plans a "prom" promotional event for her new movie. Meanwhile, Ron schemes to impress a studio PR bigwig who could make or break Party Down.

Paul Gross ("Due South") co-wrote, directed and stars in this slick comedy about the sport of curling. Gross plays Chris Cutter, a former team captain who reunites with his three teammates to fulfill their late coach's dying wish of winning a prestigious tournament. Leslie Nielsen costars as Gross's icy dad. The Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip has an amusing cameo. Jed Rees, Molly Parker.

In this screamingly funny sports comedy, a Boston bouncer gets into a fight with a hockey player at a minor-league game, and he is soon offered a spot on a squad's roster as an enforcer. However, his career may not last long because he can barely skate.

In this riveting epic, the fates of a poor Hindu child and the scion of a wealthy Muslim family intersect after they are switched at birth on the night India achieves independence. Later, all of the children born that night develop superpowers, and the Hindu boy makes it his mission to unite them in solidarity.

A 14-year-old girl is determined to protect her ancestral land from fuel barges, oil spills, and the construction of an oil pipeline. She and a small group embark on a kayak trip to a small, remote island in an act of defiance and protection.

A beagle is sent to a canine spa while his owners take a trip to Japan, but soon discovers that the seemingly idyllic retreat is really a prison for dogs. In time, he and the other inmates hatch an escape plan in this lovable animated heist comedy.

A 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity attends school for the first time when he begins the fifth grade. With the support of his parents, he learns how to make friends and adjust to his new environment in this heartwarming drama.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen play teen twins who swap identities to win a soccer tournament. Jerry: Eric Lutes. Denise: Kathryn Greenwood. Willard: Keith Knight. Dave: Joe Grifasi. Richie: Jake LeDoux. Helmet Head: Robert Clark. Jim: Brian Heighton. Mitch: Ted Atherton. Sal: Vito Rezza. Arden: Damir Andrei. Oscar: Jesse Farb. Soccer player Alexi Lalas has a cameo.

An Indigenous woman reluctantly returns to her isolated reserve to help her father care for her bitter mother.

Spellbinding suspense thriller starring Liam Neeson as an ex-CIA agent who turns Paris upside down when his teenage daughter is abducted by members of a sex-trade gang. He employs his "very particular set of skills" in tracking her down, becoming a nightmarish thorn in the side of the dastardly thugs responsible.

Maria reevaluates the life that she and her husband, Bing, have built after emigrating from Hong Kong when she finds evidence that he's having an affair. She soon decides to take back control of her life from Bing by getting a job, making new friends and discovering her own dreams.

The residents of a small village seek to charm a young doctor in order to secure a business contract in this delightful comedy. Later, as the deadline for the contract draws near, their deceptions falter and their financial future is in dire straits.

Award-winning drama of the spiritual journey of two Native Americans (Adam Beach, Evan Adams), who learn some important life lessons as they travel to recover the remains of a man who was the neglectful father of one and enigmatic rescuer of the other. Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer.

Karen, a single mother, gifts her son Andy a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature. A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic.

Supply shortages and a superior Roman force threaten to halt the rebellion as Spartacus tries to rally his troops in the face of a final onslaught from Glaber's army.

Henry and the Party Down crew scheme to keep their latest party going all night.

Jackie takes umbrage when Grace's teacher, the school nurse and the district psychologist suggest that they treat the troubled young girl with antianxiety medication. Elsewhere, Zoey deals with losing her first patient; and a young twin becomes overly attached to Dr. O'Hara after she saves his brother's life.

On her first night shift, Zoey deals with a 10-year-old girl whose mother suffers from lupus. Jackie discovers that the youngster is her mom's primary caregiver, prompting her to once again flout hospital policy in order to lend them a hand. Later, Dr. O'Hara rewards Zoey with a trip to a first-rate restaurant; and Mrs. Akalitus has a run-in with the wrong end of a stun gun.

Nancy's ne'er-do-well brother-in-law (Justin Kirk) shows up unexpectedly, hoping to crash at her house; and Vaneeta turns Nancy on to a baker (Jane Lynch) who makes pot-laced delicacies. Also, Celia delivers some shocking news to her husband.

Nancy witnesses a drive-by shooting at Heylia's house; Andy's attempt to horn in on Nancy's turf leads to his arrest; and Celia sees a faith healer about her cancer.

This compelling documentary examines the debate over the legalization of marijuana.

In this powerful drama, a gay urbanite gets drawn into a deadly psychological game with his late lover's rural family. In time, the grieving man realizes that his beloved's clan have no intention of letting him leave.

A spectacular sled race through the village. Frankie-Four-Eyes and his team, including Sophie as the driver, take on the newcomers: the mysterious and conceited Zac and his athletic cousin Charlie.

1961. In Kapuivik, an Inuit man named Noah Piugattuk and his compatriots are visited by a white man who says they have to move to a reservation.

This howlingly wild adventure follows two wolves (voiced by Justin Long and Hayden Panettiere) with distinctly different personalities as they travel home in hopes of restoring order to their pack after being shipped across the United States.

Hearty laughs are served with family-friendly humor in this tale of a young boy (Max Morrow) who tries to prevent his talking goose from becoming a gourmet dinner after his principal schemes to cook the bird for an upcoming culinary contest.

A young Canadian poet takes her first big journey away from her adoptive grandparents to attend a poetry festival in Iran. While there, she becomes obsessed with understanding her half-Persian heritage in this charming animated tale.

Two spirits find love in an afterlife way station where fates are determined.

Fun-filled animated comedy about a domesticated grizzly bear trying to survive in the great outdoors with the aid of a mischievous mule deer.

Yogi Bear (voiced by Dan Aykroyd) and his cohort Boo Boo (voiced by Justin Timberlake) join forces with their nemesis Ranger Smith to save Jellystone Park from the clutches of the greedy Mayor Brown in this delightful comedy directed by Eric Brevig.

Julia Roberts heads a strong ensemble cast in this moving drama about the power of individuality. Roberts plays a progressive 1950s Wellesley College art professor, who runs afoul of the faculty when she teaches her students to reach for the stars.

Lina, Sloane, and Maggie connect with their hearts' desire, unaware of the fallout that awaits them. (New).

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A U.S. diplomat secretly adopts a baby boy after his son dies at birth and slowly begins to realize that the child is the Antichrist when death and destruction follow in his wake.

Director David Cronenberg earned a Palme d'Or nomination at the Cannes Film Festival for this captivating character study of a mentally disturbed man, nicknamed Spider (Ralph Fiennes), caught in a web of traumatic childhood experiences that he relives through a series of hallucinatory nightmares. Miranda Richardson, Gabriel Byrne, Lynn Redgrave, John Neville, Bradley Hall.

Prepare for fright when a killer stalks a performing-arts camp where the daughter of a famous actress seeks to get her big break. When the talented diva's daughter lands the lead role in the big play, the body count begins to rise.

Canadian Michael Dowse co-wrote and directed this low-budget mockumentary about two mullet-haired, heavy-metal devotees (Paul Spence, David Lawrence) in Calgary, whose friendship is marked by lots of drinking, property destruction and fight-picking. The film's title refers to an obscene military acronym for something that is amiss. Farrel Mitchener, Tracey Lawrence.

In this heart-warming adventure a boy treks across the ice fields of northern Canada to reunite a polar bear cub with his mother.

In this delightful animated adventure, Twilight Sparkle and the rest of the Mane 6 must go on an epic journey to defend their homeland of Equestria from fearsome invaders. Along the way, the ponies make a number of new friends, including a pirate crew. (Repeat).

This uproarious animated comedy follows the high jinks that ensue when an ordinary human unwittingly checks in at the Hotel Transylvania during the same time Dracula is busy hosting a monsters-only birthday party for his daughter.

In this hilarious animated comedy, hotel owner Dracula is concerned that his half-human grandson Dennis isn't embracing his vampire heritage. He and his fellow ghouls put Dennis through a "monster-in-training" boot camp, but their efforts are complicated by the arrival of Dracula's dad, a traditionalist vampire named Vlad.

The monster family embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else's vacation at the hotel, and they indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, as well as catching up on their moon tans.

Newlyweds are killed suddenly and don't realize it until a city family moves in and redecorates their beloved New England country house. Since they are not expert enough to scare anyone, they seek the advice of an unsavory self-proclaimed "bio-exorcist.".

In this thrilling animated adventure based on the beloved cartoon, an eccentric scientist builds a robot child known as Astro Boy (voice of Freddie Highmore) based on his deceased son. As Astro Boy grows up, he befriends a gang of scavengers who live in a desolate wasteland on Earth and eventually returns to his hometown of Metro City to protect the populace from a group of dangerous robots. Other

A girl literally comes of age in this pleasing comedy, a well-received female variation on 1988's "Big." In 1987, an awkward 13-year-old girl's wish to skip adolescence is magically granted when she wakes up as a 30-year-old in 2004. Trying to adjust to her adult body and the new era, she seeks out a childhood friend for help.