July 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 The Magic of Belle Isle Premieres Wednesday, July 4th at 9:00pm followed by encore presentations at 11:00pm and 1:00am Starring Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen and Madeline Carroll. Directed by Rob Reiner A warmly funny drama from director Rob Reiner about an author (Morgan Freeman) whose drinking has sapped his will to write, until a beautiful single mother helps him find his muse again.
Program Specials See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional listings of dates and times Find nonstop laughter during this black comedy adventure that pairs together a struggling dentist and a retired hit man The Whole Nine Yards – Saturday, July 7th at 8:15pm Starring Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Rosanna Arquette, Amanda Peet. Directed by Jonathan Lynn The Whole Ten Yards – Premieres Saturday, July 7th at 10:00pm Starring Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet, Kevin Pollak. Directed by Howard Deutch
The adventures of the Dark Knight continue in Gotham City, as new characters and villains appear. Batman Forever – Tuesday, July 3rd at 7:05pm 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 Batman & Robin – Premieres Tuesday, July 3rd at 9:15pm Starring George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chris O’Donnell, Uma Thurman. Directed by Joel Schumacher
Experience Quentin Tarantino’s unforgettable action packed revenge saga Kill Bill: Vol 1 – Saturday, July 21st 9:00pm 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 – Saturday, July 21st at 11:00pm 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
Catch a Wave with 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
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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 The Alamo Starring Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric, Patrick Wilson. Directed By John Lee Hancock Blazing Saddles Starring Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little, Slim Pickens. Directed by Mel Brooks Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing, Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Madeline Kahn, Best Original Song Caddyshack Starring Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight. Directed by Harold Ramis Ronin Starring Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone. Directed by John Frankenheimer 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… Home on the Range Voices of Roseanne Barr, Judi Dench, Cuba Gooding Jr., Steve Buscemi. Directed by Will Finn Young Artist Award nomination for Best Family Feature Film-Animation Space Chimps 2 Voices of Patrick Warburton, Cheryl Hines, Jane Lynch. Directed by Robert Moreland 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
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… Fly Away Home Starring Anna Paquin, Jeff Daniels, Dana Delany. Directed by Carroll Ballard Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. Young Artist Award for Best Family Feature-Drama. Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance in a Feature Film-Leading Young Actress: Anna Paquin. YoungStar Award nomination for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Film: Anna Paquin House Arrest Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kyle Howard. Directed by Harry Winer Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance in a Feature Film-Leading Young Actor: Kyle Howard Pete’s Dragon Starring Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Shelley Winter, Sean Marshall. Directed by Don Chaffey Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song and Best Music – Original Song Score and Best Adaptation Score Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Original Score – Motion Picture Searching for Bobby Fisher Starring Max Pomeranc, Joe Montegna, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne, Joan Allen. Directed by Steven Zaillian Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. Young Artist Award nominations for Outstanding Family Motion Picture-Drama, Best Actor Under Ten in a Motion Picture: Max Pomeranc 2
In Retro – Memorable Classic movies every Sunday Night See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional listings of dates and times Highlights include… Airplane! Starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Lloyd Bridges. Directed by Jim Abrahams Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical/ Comedy Blazing Saddles Starring Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little, Slim Pickens. Directed by Mel Brooks Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing, Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Madeline Kahn, Best Original Song Caddyshack Starring Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight. Directed by Harold Ramis Journey to the Center of the Earth Starring Pat Boone, James Mason, Arlene Dahl, Diane Baker. Directed by Henry Levin Academy Award nominations for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Sound, Best Effects-Special Effects The Right Stuff Starring Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris. Directed by Philip Kaufman Academy Award winner for Best Film Editing, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Original Score Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration and Best Supporting Actor: Sam Shepard Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Motion Picture - Drama Zorba the Greek Starring Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, George Voyadjis, Irene Papas. Directed by Michael Cacoyannis Academy Award winner for Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Lila Kedrova, Best Cinematography-Black & White, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Black & White. Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role: Anthony Quinn, Best Director, Best Writing-Screenplay based on material from Another Medium
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 Airplane! Starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Lloyd Bridges. Directed by Jim Abrahams Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical/ Comedy Blazing Saddles Starring Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little, Slim Pickens. Directed by Mel Brooks Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing, Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Madeline Kahn, Best Original Song The Endless Summer Featuring surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August. Directed and Narrated by Bruce Brown
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