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Outlander

Maria — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:16:02 +0000

Outlander begins when a space craft crashes into the majestic fjords of ancient Norway and into the time of the Vikings. From the wreckage emerge two bitter enemies: a soldier from another world – Kainan – and a bloodthirsty creature known as the Moorwen. Man and monster both seeking revenge for violence committed against them. As the Moorwen ravages the Viking world, killing everything in its path, Kainan forms an unlikely alliance with the primitive but fierce warriors. Combining his advanced technology with ancient Iron Age weapons, the hero leads a desperate attempt to kill the monster – before it destroys them all.

Hallam Foe a.k.a Mister Foe

Maria — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:56:18 +0000

HALLAM FOE marks actor Jamie Bell’s fist starring role in a British film since he rose to prominence in 2000’s award-winning BILLY ELLIOT. Bell stars as Hallam, a young man that suspects that his stepmother may have had a hand in the sudden death of his biological mother. Fleeing the family home, Hallam takes up residence upon the rooftops of Edinburgh, it’s not long before he is drawn into a voyeuristic obsession with a young woman who shares more than a passing resemblance to his mother…

Dracula

Maria — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 07:58:49 +0000

Lord Holmwood (Dan Stevens) is due to marry his sweetheart, Lucy (Sophia Myles), but hides a terrible secret – he has syphilis, so cannot consummate the marriage without infecting his bride.

His determination to find a cure leads him to a legendary being with extraordinary powers – Count Dracula (Marc Warren).

It’s not long before he realises what a terrible evil he’s unleashed, and has to call on the vampire scholar, Abraham Van Helsing (David Suchet) to help him rid the world of his nemesis.

Art School Confidential

Maria — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 10:03:08 +0000

“Art School Confidential” follows talented young artist Jerome Platz (Max Minghella) as he escapes from high school to a tiny East Coast art school. Here the boyish freshman’s ambition is to become the world’s greatest artist, like his hero Picasso. Unfortunately, the beauty and craft of Jerome’s portraiture are not appreciated in an anything-goes art class. Neither his harsh judgments of his classmates’ efforts nor his later attempts to create pseudo-art of his own win him any admirers. But Jerome does attract the attentions of his dream girl, the stunning and sophisticated Audrey (Sophia Myles), an artist’s model and daughter of a celebrated artist. Rejecting the affectations of the local art scene, Audrey is drawn to Jerome’s sincerity. When Audrey shifts her attention to Jonah (Matt Keeslar), a hunky painter who becomes the school’s latest art star, Jerome is heartbroken. Desperate, he concocts a risky plan to make a name for himself and win her back.

Tristan & Isolde

Maria — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:04:22 +0000

From executive producer Ridley Scott (Gladiator) comes a sweeping, action-packed saga of epic battles, political intrigue and forbidden passion, set in a time when the lines between heroism and savagery were etched in fire and carved out with broadswords.

After the fall of Rome, visionary warlord Marke (Rufus Sewell) seeks to unite the squabbling English tribes to form one strong nationand defeat brutal Irish King Donnchadh. But when Lord Marke’s greatest and most loyal knight, Tristan (James Franco), falls in love with Isolde (Sophia Myles), a beautiful Irish woman, it threatens to destroy the fragile truce and ignite a war. In the spirit of Braveheart and A Knight’s Tale, TRISTAN + ISOLDE is a rousing tale of trust and treachery that will leave you breathless!

Thunderbirds

Maria — Sat, 08 May 2004 10:05:04 +0000

Saving the world is a full-time job for ex-astronaute Jeff Tracy, his four elder sons and their five incredible machines: the Thunderbirds. Together they form International Rescue, a top secret organisation the world relies upon.

But today, they are under threat: their arch enemy The Hood has trapped them in space and taken over their hi-tech crafts and technology for his own evil purposes. Unbeknown to The Hood though, Alan the youngest Tracy boy, is still on their secret island. But does he have what it takes to save his family… and the world?

Directed by Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: Insurrection; Star Trek: First Contact) and starring Sir Ben Kingsley (Schindler’s List, Gandhi), Bill Paxton (Apollo 13, Twister) and Anthony Edwards (E.R.), Thunderbirds blasts into action with extraordinary vehicles and brave young heroes.

Underworld

Maria — Mon, 08 Sep 2003 10:05:58 +0000

In the Underworld, Vampires are a secret clan of modern aristocratic sophisticates whose mortal enemies are the Lycans (werewolves), a shrewd gang of street thugs who prowl the city’s underbelly. No one knows the origin of their bitter blood feud, but the balance of power between them turns even bloodier when a beautiful young Vampire warrior and a newly-turned Lycan with a mysterious past fall in love. Kate Beckinsale and Scoot Speedman star in this modern-day, action-packed tale of ruthless intrigue and forbidden passion – all set against the dazzling backdrop of a timeless, Gothic metropolis.

The Abduction Club

Maria — Thu, 18 Jul 2002 23:02:31 +0000

Ireland, 1780. The eldest sons of wealthy families stand to inherit everything, and with this comes the pick of the attractive society brides. But the younger brothers get nothing. So a group of these financially challenged gents come together to form The Abduction Club their plan: take attractive, wealthy girls captive for one night and persuade them to marry.

Saddled up, wearing masks, they set off to abduct their would-be brides from under their fathers’ noses. But what happens when their intendeds do not succumb to their impoverished proposals?

Maybe its time to take off the masks and turn on the charm!

Out Of Bounds

Maria — Sun, 23 Jun 2002 23:03:29 +0000

Louise (Sophia Myles) is a boarding school student in the midst of a passionate affair with the husband of her headmistress, Veronica (Sophie Ward). Jealousy and rage hang in the air of the isolated school until Matthew (George Asprey) suddenly disappears. Fearing the worst, Louise struggles to uncover what has happened to her lover, but is foiled at every turn by Veronica, who seems to take a sadistic glee in the psychological torment she inflicts upon her. When a mysterious woman appears at the school, Louise is convinced that she is to be the next victim. Haunted by nightmares, both real and imagined, Louise must keep herself alive long enough to uncover the truth of Matthew’s disappearance.

From Hell

Maria — Fri, 07 Sep 2001 23:02:55 +0000

The first tabloid star of the twentieth century, he remains the most notorious and enigmatic serial killer in history.

Jack the Ripper committed five heinous, ritualistic murders during a ten-week span in London in the fall of 1888, creating a frenzied atmosphere of gossip, rumor and terror. He was never caught.

Based on a popular graphic novel, From Hell (2001) puts an intense psychological spin on the horrific legend of Jack the Ripper and unravels a chilling alleged conspiracy involving the highest powers in England.

Starring Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm, Jason Flemyng and Robbie Coltrane, From Hell (2001) is directed and executive produced by Allen and Albert Hughes (Dead Presidents (1995), Menace II Society (1993), American Pimp (1999)). The film also is executive produced by Amy Robinson (Autumn in New York (2000)) and Thomas M. Hammel. The producers are Don Murphy (Bully (2001), Natural Born Killers (1994)) and Jane Hamsher (Natural Born Killers (1994))