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Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
When P.L. Travers travels from London to Hollywood in 1961 to finally discuss Walt Disney's desire to bring her beloved character, Mary Poppins to the motion picture screen (a quest he began in the 1940s as a promise to his two daughters), Disney meets a prim, uncompromising sexagenarian not only suspect of the impresario's concept for the film, but a woman struggling with her own past. During her stay in California, Travers' reflects back on her...
Publisher
The Bully Chronicles, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Sophomore year has been a nightmare for Jessica Burns. Relentlessly harassed by her former friend Avery Keller, Jessica doesn't know what she did to deserve the abuse from one of South Brookdale High's most popular and beautiful students. But when a shocking event changes both of their lives, a documentary film crew, a hidden digital camera, and the attention of a reeling community begin to reveal the powerful truth.
3) Surf's up
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Cody, a Rockhopper penguin, journeys from his home in Shiverpool, Antarctica, to take part in the Big Z Memorial Surf-Off on beautiful Pen Gu Island. During his adventure he meets many new friends, including surf nut Chicken Joe and high-spirited lifeguard Lani. Cody believes that winning is everything until he meets Geek, an old, washed-up pro surfer, who may just show Cody that a true winner isn't always the one who comes in first.
Publisher
Distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
In 1923, legendary director Cecil B. DeMille constructed a replica of ancient Egypt in the California desert for his epic movie The Ten Commandments. When filming was completed, he mysteriously ordered the entire set buried. Now an archaeologist couple and an Iraq War veteran have uncovered the secret DeMille could not keep hidden... and unleashed a horror that cannot be stopped.
8) The butler
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Language
English
Description
Inspired by a true story about Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America.
9) Big fat liar
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
A high school student has to prove that a sleazy Hollywood producer stole his English class paper and turned it into a smash hit movie. With the help of his best friend, he travels to Los Angeles to squeeze the truth out of this big fat liar through a series of hilarious pranks and outrageous stunts.
10) Surf's up
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
�2007
Language
English
Description
Teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick is an up-and-coming surfer who is about to enter his first pro competition. Followed by a documentary crew to film his experiences, Cody leaves Antarctica for the warmer climes in order to surf in the Big Z Memorial Surf Championship covered by the SPEN network. His hero, champion surfer Big Z, has been gone for ten years, and Cody wants to win the championship in his memory. On his journey he encounters surfer-dude...
11) Asteroid City
Language
English
Description
The production of a play is frought with drama and romance in and of itself, from its writing and casting to rehearsals and staging. Onstage, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events while each attendee and their family members deal with their own interpersonal issues.
12) The last showing
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Movie night turns deadly when a deranged projectionist casts one unlucky couple in his twisted film. By luring them through a gauntlet of increasingly deadly traps, the sadistic director is determined to make a movie that is truly to die for.
13) Tropic thunder
Publisher
DreamWorks/Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Watch John 'Four Leaf' Tayback as he fights a gruesome battle during the Vietnam War. But, this is actually a scene from 'Tropic Thunder, ' a big-budget adaptation of Tayback's wartime memoir. Starring as the central platoon are Speedman, Lazarus, Chino and Portnoy, as well as young character actor Kevin Sandusky. To play the character of African American Sgt. Osiris, Lazarus dyes his skin dark and refuses to break from character. When a scene goes...
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Presents a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Jackson as he developed, created, and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts at London's 02 Arena. Drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work is captured in raw and candid detail as he created and perfected his planned final London shows.
Publisher
Shout Factory
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Through extensive interviews with cast and creators, original show footage presented in HD. For the first time, and brand-new animated storyboards, directors Ira Steven Behr (showrunner of the original series) and David Zappone (Star Trek docs The Captains and For the Love of Spock) present an in-depth look at this beloved TV show, its fans, and its ongoing appeal to Trekkies of all ages.
16) Full frontal
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003], c2002
Language
English
Description
Francesca and Calvin are actors performing in a motion picture directed by David Fincher and co-starring Brad Pitt (who play themselves). Woven in and out of the film production story thread are several other subplots including one about a lovelorn woman, Linda; the self-absorbed Gus; and a husband, Carl, whose wife is falling for Calvin.
17) The producers
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
A down-on-his-luck theatrical producer is forced to produce a sure-fire flop play in a money-making scheme, only to have it succeed and the backers demand their money.
18) Growing up Brady
Series
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Based on the memoirs of actor Barry Williams who played Greg Brady on the most popular family television sitcom in the 1970's. Reveals the behind-the-scenes truth about what really happened: the legendary off-screen battle between Robert Reed (Mike Brady) and the series creator Sherwood Schwartz; Barry's date with his screen mom; and his relationship with Maureen McCormick (Marcia Brady).
19) Zack and Miri
Publisher
Genius Products
Pub. Date
[2009], 2008
Language
English
Description
Because of their financial problems, Zack and Miri hire a haphazard cast and crew to create an adult film. Little do they know that romantic feelings for each other will soon come to the surface.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Go behind the scenes, and experience the journey from the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debut of the films that changed the face of cinema. Explore the creation of the Star Wars films, the development of the classic characters, and the birth of the lightsaber, through documentaries, featurettes, interviews, rare footage, theatrical trailers, stills collections, poster art, and more.