Theatrical Release:Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (Wide; 3,400 theaters)
Directed by: Kenny Ortega
Genres: Documentary Music
Distributor:Sony Pictures
SYNOPSIS
Michael Jackson's "This Is It" will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson's "This Is It" captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show.
Michael Jackson's This Is It
Astro Boy
Theatrical Release:
Friday, October 23, 2009 (Wide; 3,014 theaters)
CAST AND CREW LIST
Directed by:
* David Bowers
Starring:
* Nicolas Cage
* Donald Sutherland
* Freddie Highmore
* Kristen Bell
* Matt Lucas
* Eugene Levy
* Nathan Lane
* Bill Nighy
Screenwriter:
* Timothy Harris
Producer:
* Maryann Garger
Genres:
Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi Animation
SYNOPSIS
A computer graphics adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's famous manga about a boy robot, first published in 1952.
Set in futuristic Metro City, "Astro Boy" is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly.
Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero.
