May 2012 Programming Highlights

*All times listed are Eastern Standard Time *Please check the complete Program Schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional , dates and times

HDNet Movies Sneak Previews – Experience exclusive broadcasts of new films before they hit theaters and DVD Meeting Evil Premieres Wednesday, May 2nd at 8:30pm followed by encore presentations at 10:05pm and 11:45pm

Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Luke Wilson Directed by Chris Fisher

The adaptation of Thomas Berger's 1992 novel. A depressed real estate agent (Wilson) who has recently been fired from his job, crosses paths with a mysterious stranger (Jackson) in need of his help. The duo embark on a day-long crime spree during which they develop a curiously symbiotic relationship, with Wilson's character ultimately discovering his dark side.

God Bless America Premieres Wednesday, May 9th at 8:30pm followed by encore presentations at 10:30pm and 12:30am

Starring Joel Murray, Tara Lynne Barr, Mackenzie Brooke Smith. Directed by Bobcat Goldhwait

Loveless, jobless, possibly terminally ill, Frank has had enough of the downward spiral of America. With nothing left to lose, Frank takes his gun and offs the stupidest, cruelest, and most repellent members of society. He finds an unusual accomplice: 16-year-old Roxy, who shares his sense of rage and disenfranchisement.

Apartment 143 (aka Emergo) Premieres Wednesday, May 30th at 9:15pm followed by encore presentations at 10:45pm and 12:15am

Starring Kai Lennox, Michael O’Keefe, Rick Gonzalez Directed by Carles Torrens

A team of paranormal investigators hired to debunk the frightening occurrences that are terrorizing a young family come face to face with an angry spirit more terrifying than they’ve ever imagined

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Spotlight Features – Highlighted feature films airing throughout the month on HDNet Movies See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional listings of dates and times Glory Road – premieres Saturday, May 12th at 8:00pm Starring , Jon Voight, Derek Luke, Austin Nichols, Emily Deschanel. Directed by James Gartner Miss Congeniality – premieres Monday, May 28th at 7:15pm Starring Sandra Bullock, , Benjamin Bratt, , Candice Bergen. Directed by Donald Petrie Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture-Comedy/Musical: Sandra Bullock. Best Original Song-Motion Picture Open Range – Saturday, May 19th at 8:05pm Starring , , . Directed by Kevin Costner Silverado – Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00pm Starring , , Kevin Costner, . Directed by Academy Award nominations for Best Sound, Best Music-Original Score Spanglish – premieres Thursday, May 17th at 7:00pm Starring Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni, Paz Vega, . Directed by James L. Brooks. Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score-Motion Picture kidScene – A morning block of kids films from 6:00am to 3:00pm daily See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional films and complete listings of dates and times Highlights include… Newsies Starring , David Moscow, Max Casella, Luke Edwards. Directed by Kenny Ortega Young Artist Award nomination for Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture The Movie Voices of , , E.G. Daily, Christine Cavanaugh. Directed by Igor Kovolyov Kids’ Choice Awards winner of Blip Award for Favorite Movie Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance in a Voice Over in a Feature – Best Young Actor and Best Family Feature – Animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Voices of Corey Feldman, Josh Pais, Brian Tochi, Kevin Clash. Directed by Steve Barron Young Artist Award nomination for Most Entertaining Family Youth Motion Picture-Drama Leave it to Beaver Starring Christopher McDonald, Janine Turner, Barbara Billingsley. Directed by Andy Cadiff Young Artist Award nominations for Best Performance in a Feature -Young Actor Age Ten or Under: Cameron Finley, Best Performance in a Feature Film-Supporting Young Actor: Erik von Detten, Best Performance in a Feature Film- Supporting Young Actor: Adam Zolotin. YoungStar Award nomination for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy Film: Cameron Finley kidScene “Friday Night” – An evening of family films every Friday night at 7:00pm. See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional films and complete listings of dates and times Highlights include… E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Starring , Dee Wallace, . Directed by Academy Award winner for Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects and Best Music Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography Golden Globe Award winner for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Original Score – Motion Picture Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and New Motion Picture Star of the Year – Henry Thomas May 2012 Program Highlights 2 Version 1 4/18/2012

Young Artist Award winner for Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Drew Barrymore, Best Young Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Robert MacNaughton, Best Family Feature-Animated, Musical or Fantasy, Best Young Motion Picture Actor: Henry Thomas Starring , Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman. Directed by Young Artist Awards winner for Best Performance by a Young Actor: Sean Astin - Young Artist Awards nominations for Best Family Motion Picture, Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor: Jeff Cohen, Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor: Corey Feldman, and Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress: Martha Plimpton The River Wild Starring , , David Strathaim, Joseph Mazzello. Directed by Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture: Meryl Streep and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Kevin Bacon Simon Birch Starring Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt, David Starthairn, Ian Michael Smith. Directed by Mark Steven Johnson Young Artist Award nominations for Best Performance in a Feature Film-Leading Young Actor: Joseph Mazzello and Ian Michael Smith, Best Family Feature-Drama. YoungStar Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Drama Film: Joseph Mazzello

In Retro – Memorable Classic movies every Sunday Night See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional listings of dates and times Support Your Local Sheriff – Sunday, May 6th at 6:30pm Starring , Walter Brennan, Harry Morgan, Jack Elam. Directed by Burt Kennedy The Spirit of St. Louis – Sunday, May 6th at 8:15pm Starring , Patricia Smith, Murray Hamilton. Directed by Academy Award nomination for Best Effects – Special Effects Oklahoma! – premieres Sunday, May 13th at 7:30pm Starring Gordon MacRae, , , James Whitmore. Directed by Academy Award winner for Best Sound-Recording, Best Music-Scoring of a Musical Picture. Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography-Color, Best Film Editing Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – premieres Sunday, May 13th at 10:00pm Starring Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Charles Coburn. Directed by The Searchers – Sunday, May 20th at 7:15pm Starring , Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles. Directed by Rio Bravo – Sunday, May 20th at 9:15pm Starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson. Directed by Howard Hawks A Shot in the Dark – Sunday, May 27th at 6:30pm Starring , Elke Sommer. Directed by Blake Edwards The Producers – Sunday, May 27th at 8:15pm Starring Zero Mostel, , Kenneth Mars. Directed by Academy Award winner for Best Writing Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Gene Wilder Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture Actor – Zero Mostel and Best Motion Picture Screenplay

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National Film Registry – American Films selected by the Library of Congress for historical and cultural preservation. For more information on film preservation, visit www.loc.gov/film and www.filmpreservation.org See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional listings of dates and times E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Starring Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Drew Barrymore. Directed by Steven Spielberg Academy Award winner for Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects and Best Music Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography Golden Globe Award winner for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Original Score – Motion Picture Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and New Motion Picture Star of the Year – Henry Thomas Young Artist Award winner for Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Drew Barrymore, Best Young Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Robert MacNaughton, Best Family Feature-Animated, Musical or Fantasy, Best Young Motion Picture Actor: Henry Thomas Oklahoma! Starring Gordon MacRae, Gloria Grahame, Shirley Jones, James Whitmore. Directed by Fred Zinnemann Academy Award winner for Best Sound-Recording, Best Music-Scoring of a Musical Picture. Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography-Color, Best Film Editing The Producers Starring Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Kenneth Mars. Directed by Mel Brooks Academy Award winner for Best Writing Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Gene Wilder Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture Actor – Zero Mostel and Best Motion Picture Screenplay The Searchers Starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles. Directed by John Ford

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