Hdnet Movies December 2012 Program Highlights -Version 1
December 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 – Watch Now Before It’s In Theaters! Deadfall Premieres Wednesday, December 5th at 9pm followed by encore presentations at 10:45pm and 12:30am
Dangerous are on the run from the law after a bloody casino heist. They cross paths with an unsuspecting family in an explosive showdown in this taut ensemble thriller. Starring Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde, Sissy Spacek and Kris Kristofferson. Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky
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 The Bank Job – premieres Saturday, December 15th at 7:30pm Starring Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Stephen Campbell Moore. Directed by Roger Donaldson Gattaca – premieres Saturday, December 8th at 10:00pm Starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Gore Vidal. Directed by Andrew Niccol Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Miracle – premieres Saturday December 22nd at 7:35pm Starring Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Noah Emmerich. Directed by Gavin O’Connor Ocean’s Eleven – premieres Saturday, December 1st at 7:30pm Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Andy Garcia. Directed by Steven Soderbergh Tombstone – Monday, December 10th at 9:45pm Starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott. Directed by George P. Cosmatos 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… The Great Muppet Caper Voices of Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz. Directed by Jim Henson Academy Award nomination for Best Music-Original Song Young Artist Award nomination for Best Motion Picture-Fantasy or Comedy-Family Enjoyment Muppets Take Manhattan Voices of Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz. Directed by Frank Oz Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song Score Secret of NIMH Voices of Dom DeLuise, Shannen Doherty, Wil Wheaton. Directed by Don Bluth Stuart Little 2 Starring the voice of Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie. Directed by Rob Minkoff Young Artist Award nomination for Best Family Feature Film-Fantasy
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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… Andre – Friday, December 21st at 7:00pm Starring Tina Majorino, Keith Carradine, Chelsea Field. Directed by George Miller Young Artist Award nominations for Best Family Motion Picture-Drama, Best Performance by an Actress Under Ten in a Motion Picture: Tina Majorino The Jungle Book – Friday, December 21st at 9:00pm Starring Jason Scott Lee, Cary Elwes, Lena Headey, Sam Neill, John Cleese. Directed by Stephen Sommers Mr. Mom – Friday, December 7th at 7:00pm Starring Michael Keaton, Teri Garr, Martin Mull, Jeffrey Tambor. Directed by Stan Dragoti Young Artist Award nominations winner for Best Family Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical. Young Artist Award nomination for Best Young Motion Picture Actor in a Feature Film: Fred Koehler October Sky – Friday, December 28th at 7:00pm Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern. Directed by Joe Johnston Young Artist Award nominations for Best Performance in a Feature Film-Leading Young Actor: Jake Gyllenhaal, Best Family Feature Film-Drama. Young Star Award nominations for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Drama Film: Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Owen
In Retro – Memorable Classic movies every Sunday See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional listings of dates and times Highlights include… The Bridge on the River Kwai – Sunday, December 9th at 6:30pm Starring William Holden, Jack Hawkins, Alec Guinness. Directed by David Lean Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Actor: Alec Guinness, Best Supporting Actor: Sessue Hayakawa, Best Music: Scoring, and Best Writing Golden Globe Award winner for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Motion Picture Director, Best Motion Picture Actor: Alec Guinness. Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Motion Picture Supporting Actor: Sessue Hayakawa Can-Can – premieres Sunday, December 2nd at 7:15pm Starring Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, Maurice Chevalier. Directed by Walter Lang Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design-Color, Best Music-Scoring of a Musical Picture Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture-Musical McLintock! – Sunday, December 30th at 7:15pm Starring John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Patrick Wayne. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen Oliver – Sunday, December 23rd at 7:35pm Starring Ron Moody, Mark Lester, Oliver Reed. Directed by Carol Reed Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Music – Musical Score, Best Sound, Best Art Direction- Set Decoration. Academy Award nominations for Best Actor: Ron Moody, Best Supporting Actor: Jack Wild, Best Costume Design, Best Writing, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography Golden Globe Award winner for Best Motion Picture and Best Motion Picture Actor: Ron Moody Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture Director, Best Supporting Actor: Hugh Griffith, Most Promising Newcomer: Jack Wild The Outlaw Josey Wales – Sunday, December 9th at 9:15pm Starring Clint Eastwood, Chief Dan George, Sandra Locke. Directed by Clint Eastwood Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score The Shootist – Sunday, December 30th at 9:30pm Starring John Wayne (in his last film performance), Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard. Directed by Don Siegel. Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Ron Howard 2
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 Bridge on the River Kwai Starring William Holden, Jack Hawkins, Alec Guinness. Directed by David Lean Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Actor: Alec Guinness, Best Supporting Actor: Sessue Hayakawa, Best Music: Scoring, and Best Writing Golden Globe Award winner for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Motion Picture Director, Best Motion Picture Actor: Alec Guinness. Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Motion Picture Supporting Actor: Sessue Hayakawa The Endless Summer Documentary featuring surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August. Narrated and Directed by Bruce Brown Flower Drum Song Starring Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Jack Soo. Directed by Henry Koster Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Color, Best Costume Design Color, Best Sound, Best Music-Scoring of a Musical Picture. Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture-Musical, Best Motion Picture Actress-Musical/Comedy: Miyoshi Umeki Notorious Starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor: Claude Rains and Best Writing: Original Screenplay The Outlaw Josey Wales Starring Clint Eastwood, Chief Dan George, Sandra Locke. Directed by Clint Eastwood Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score Red River Starring John Wayne, Clift Montgomery, Walter Brennan. Directed by Howard Hawks Academy Award nominations for Best Writing and Best Film Editing The Terminator Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn. Directed by James Cameron
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