Hdnet Movies June 2012 Program Highlights
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June 2012 Programming Highlights *All times listed are Eastern Standard Time *Please check the complete Program Schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional films, dates and times HDNet Movies Sneak Previews – Experience exclusive broadcasts of new films before they hit theaters and DVD Bel Ami Premieres Wednesday, June 6th at 8:45pm followed by encore presentations at 10:30pm and 12:15am Starring Robert Pattinson, Christina Ricci, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas Directed by Declan Donnellan A young man rises to Parisian power through his manipulation of the city's wealthiest women. Take This Waltz Premieres Wednesday, June 27th at 8:30pm followed by encore presentations at 10:30pm and 12:30am Starring Michelle Williams, Seth Rogan, Sarah Silverman, Luke Kirby Directed by Sarah Polley The artist living across the street proves too great a temptation for a happily married woman. Program Specials Catch a Wave on the first day of summer with HDNet Movies’ special presentation of the digitally re-mastered and restored version of legendary filmmaker Bruce Brown’s iconic surf film, The Endless Summer followed by the sequel The Endless Summer 2 The Endless Summer – premieres Wednesday, June 20th at 7:00pm Featuring surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August. Directed and Narrated by Bruce Brown The Endless Summer 2 – Wednesday, June 20th at 8:45pm Featuring surfers Robert “Wingnut” Weaver, Patrick O’Connell and Robert August. Directed and Narrated by Bruce Brown Spend an evening in Gotham City as HDNet Movies presents a triple feature dedicated to the mysterious Dark Knight Batman – Monday, June 11th at 7:00pm Starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger. Directed by Tim Burton Academy Award winner for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture: Jack Nicholson Batman Returns – Monday, June 11th at 9:15pm Starring Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer. Directed by Tim Burton Academy Award nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup Batman Forever – Monday, June 11th at 11:30pm Starring Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman. Directed by Joel Schumacher Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Sound and Best Sound Effects Editing Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Original Song HDNM June 2012 Program Highlights – Version 2 Page 1 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 Kill Bill: Vol 1 – premieres Saturday, June 9th at 8:15pm Starring Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine. Directed by Quentin Tarantino Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture-Drama: Uma Thurman Kill Bill: Vol 2 – premieres Saturday, June 9th at 10:15pm Starring Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen. Directed by Quentin Tarantino Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture-Drama: Uma Thurman, Best Performance by and Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: David Carradine Jurassic Park – Friday, June 1st at 7:00pm Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough. Directed by Steven Spielberg Academy Award winner for Best Sound, Best Sound Effects, and Best Visual Effects People’s Choice Award winner for Favorite Motion Picture Tombstone – Saturday, June 1st at 5:00pm Starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott. Directed by George P. Cosmatos Space Cowboys – Saturday, June 1st at 7:15pm Starring Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland, James Garner. Directed by Clint Eastwood Academy Award nomination for Best Sound Editing 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… Harriet the Spy Starring Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O’Donnell, Gregory Smith. Directed by Bronwen Hughes Kid’s Choice Awards for Favorite Actress: Rosie O’Donnell Young Artist Awards for Supporting Young Actress: Vanessa Lee Chester, Leading Young Actress: Michelle Trachtenberg Young Artist Awards nominations for Best Family Feature, Supporting Young Actor: Gregory Smith The Rugrats Movie Voices of David Spade, Whoopi Goldberg, 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 The Spongebob Squarepants Movie Voices of Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Scarlett Johansson, Alec Baldwin, Jeffrey Tambor. Directed by Stephen Hillenburg Young Artist Award nomination for Best Family Feature Film-Animation Zathura: A Space Adventure Starring Josh Hutcherson,Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart, Tim Robbins. Directed by Jon Favreau Young Artist Award winner for Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama)-Leading Young Actor: Josh Hutcherson. Young Artists Award nomination for Best Performance in a Feature Film-Young Actor Age Ten or Younger: Jonah Bobo HDNM June 2012 Program Highlights – Version 2 Page 2 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… Babe Starring James Cromwell, voices of Christine Cavanaugh, Miriam Marolyes, Hugo Weaving. Directed by Chris Noonan. Academy Award winner for Best Effects-Visual Effects. Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor in a Supporting Role: James Cromwell, Best Director, Best Writing-Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Film Editing. Golden Globe winner for Best Motion Picture-Comedy/Musical. Kids’ Choice Awards nomination for Favorite Animal Star: Babe the Pig. Young Artists Awards nomination for Best Family Feature-Musical or Comedy. The Emperor’s Club Starring Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, Jesse Eisenberg, Embeth Davidtz, Rob Morrow. Directed by Michael Hoffman Young Artist Award nominations for Best Performance in a Feature Film-Supporting Actor: Emile Hirsch, Best Family Feature Film-Drama The Goonies Starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman. Directed by Richard Donner 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 Mighty Starring Harry Dean Stanton, Gena Rowlands, Elden Henson, Sharon Stone. Directed by Peter Chelsom Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Sharon Stone. Best Original Song Young Artist Award nominations for Best Performance in a Feature Film-Leading Young Actor:Kieran Culkin, Best Family Feature-Drama In Retro – Memorable Classic movies every Sunday Night See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional listings of dates and times Highlights include… Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – Sunday, June 3rd at 9:35pm Starring Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Charles Coburn. Directed by Howard Hawks Hello, Dolly! – premieres Sunday, June 3rd at 7:00pm Starring Barbra Streissand, Walter Matthau, Michael Crawford. Directed by Gene Kelly Academy Award winner for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Sound, Best Music-Score of a Musical Picture. Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing. Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture-Musical/Comedy, Best Director, Best Motion Picture Actress- Musical/Comedy: Barbra Streisand, Best Supporting Actress: Marianne McAndrew, Most Promising Newcomer-Female: Marianne McAndrew Bandolero! – premieres Sunday, June 10th at 7:05pm Starring James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen The Searchers – Sunday, June 17th at 5:30pm Starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles. Directed by John Ford Support Your Local Sheriff – Sunday, June 24th at 7:00pm Starring James Garner, Walter Brennan, Harry Morgan, Jack Elam. Directed by Burt Kennedy Support Your Local Gunfighter – Sunday, June 24th at 8:35pm Starring James Garner, Suzanne Pleshette, Jack Elam. Directed by Burt Kennedy HDNM June 2012 Program Highlights – Version 2 Page 3 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 The Endless Summer Featuring surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August. Directed and Narrated by Bruce Brown 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 Searchers Starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles. Directed by John Ford HDNM June 2012 Program Highlights – Version 2 Page 4 .