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October 2011 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 Blackthorn Premieres Wednesday, October 5th at 8:00pm followed by encore presentations at 9:45pm and 11:30pm

Starring: , , Padraic Delaney, Eduardo Noriega Directed by Mateo Gil

It¹s been said (but unsubstantiated) that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were killed in a standoff with the Bolivian military in 1908. In BLACKTHORN, Cassidy (Sam Shepard) survived, and is quietly living out his years under the name James Blackthorn in a secluded Bolivian village. Tired of his long exile from the US and hoping to see his family again before he dies, Cassidy sets out on the long journey . But when an unexpected encounter with an ambitious young criminal (Eduardo Noriega) derails his plans, he is thrust into one last adventure, the likes of which he hasn¹t experienced since his glory days with the Sundance Kid.

PROGRAMMING SPECIAL – Network TV Premiere The Little Engine That Could – premieres Friday, October 14th at 7:00pm

Voices of , Alyson Stoner, , Jim Cummings. Directed by Elliot . Bour

HDNet Movies kidScene presents the re-telling of the classic tale, which features the little engine that refuses to give up, teaching children that they can accomplish anything they put their mind to.

PROGRAMMING SPECIAL – The Return of Halloween Freak Week Monday, October 24th House on Haunted Hill – 8:00pm Starring , , Taye Diggs, Peter Gallagher, . Directed by William Malone The Ninth Gate – 9:45pm Starring , , Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner. Directed by The Host – 12:00am Starring Kang-ho Song, Byun Hee-bong, Hae-il Park. Directed by Joon-ho Bong Nominated, Academy of , Fantasy & Horror Films Saturn Award for Best International Film Tuesday, October 25th Fallen – 8:00pm Starring , , . Directed by Gregory Hoblit Stir of Echoes – 10:15pm Starring , Illeana Douglas, , Kathryn Erbe. Directed by Koepp

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Wednesday, October 26th – 8:05pm Starring , , , , . Directed by Interview with the Vampire – 9:45pm Starring , , . Directed by Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration and Best Music – Original Score Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: and Best Original Score : – 12:00am Starring , , , . Directed by David S. Goyer Thursday, October 27th – 8:00pm Starring , , . Directed by Academy Award winner for Best Actress: Kathy Bates Golden Globe Award winner for Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Kathy Bates Needful Things – 10:00pm Starring , , , J.T. Walsh. Directed by Fraser C. Heston Friday, October 28th – 7:00pm Starring , , , , Catherine O’Hara. Directed by Academy Award winner for Best Makeup – 8:35pm Starring Zach Galligan, , Hoyt Axton. Directed by Gremlins 2 – 10:35pm Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, , Robert Prosky. Directed by Joe Dante Saturday, October 29th The Silence of the Lambs – 8:00pm Starring , , . Directed by Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress: Jodie Foster, Best : Anthony Hopkins, Best Writing. Academy Award nominations for Best Sound and Best Film Editing. Mindhunters – 10:05pm Starring , , LL Cool J, Jonny Lee Miller, Clifton Collins Jr. Directed by Sunday, October 30th The Haunting – 8:05pm Starring , , Russ Tamblyn. Directed by Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture Director The Fearless Vampire Killers – 10:00pm Starring Roman Polanski, , Jack MacGowran. Directed by Roman Polanski Monday, October 31st The – 9:00pm Starring , , . Directed by James – 11:00pm Starring Michael Keaton, , Kim Bassinger. 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 – Musical/Comedy: Jack Nicholson – 1:15am Starring Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, . Directed by Tim Burton Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup October 2011 Program Highlights 2 Version 1 9/16/2011

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 Batman Triple Feature – Saturday, October 22nd at 7:00pm Batman Starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Bassinger. 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 – Musical/Comedy: Jack Nicholson Batman Returns Starring Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer. Directed by Tim Burton Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup Starring Val Kilmer, , Jim Carey, . Directed by Joel Schumacher Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Sound Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Original Song – Tuesday, October 4th at 8:30pm Starring , , . Directed by The Silence of the Lambs – Wednesday, October 12th at 8:00pm Starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn. Directed by Jonathan Demme Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress: Jodie Foster, Best Actor: Anthony Hopkins, Best Writing. Academy Award nominations for Best Sound and Best Film Editing. – Saturday, October 8th at 8:00pm Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn. Directed by – Saturday, October 1st at 9:30pm Starring , , . Directed by Clint Eastwood Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Gene Hackman kidScene - “Because Great Movies Are Meant to be Shared” A morning block of kids films from 6:00am to 1:00pm daily See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional films and complete listings of dates and times Highlights include… The Legend of Sasquatch Voices of , John Rhys-Davies, Jewel Restaneo, Blaire Restaneo. Directed by Thomas Callicoat International Family Film Festival award winner for Best Feature Film-Animation The Little Engine That Could Voices of Whoopi Goldberg, Alyson Stoner, Jodi Benson, Jim Cummings. Directed by Elliot M. Bour Voices of , Whoopi Goldberg, E.G. Daily, Christine Cavanaugh. Directed by Igor Kovolyov Kids’ Choice Awards winner of Blip Award for Favorite Movie nomination for Best Performance in a Voice Over in a Feature – Best Young Actor and Best Family Feature - Animated Valiant Voices of Ewan McGregor, , Tim Curry, , , , . Directed by Gary Chapman Young Artist Award nomination for Best Family Feature-Animation

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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… Battle for Terra Starring Chad Allen, , voices of Bill Burch, , Beverly D’Angelo. Directed by Aristomenis Tsirbas Fly Away Home Starring , , 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 Gremlins Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton. Directed by Joe Dante Secondhand Lions Starring , , , . Directed by Tim McCanlies Young Artist Award nominations for Best Performance in a Feature Film-Leading Young Actor: Haley Joel Osment, Best Performance in a Feature Film-Young Actor Ten or Younger: Marc Musso and Mitchel Musso, Best Performance in a Feature Film-Young Actress Age Ten or Younger: Jennifer Stone

In Retro – Memorable Classic movies every Sunday Night See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional listings of dates and times Highlights include… A Face in the Crowd – premieres Sunday, October 2nd at 8:00pm Starring , , , , . Directed by Papillon – Sunday, October 2nd at 10:15pm Starring Steve McQueen, , Victor Jory. Directed by Franklin Schaffner Academy Award nomination for Best Original Dramatic Score Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Motion Picture Actor: Steve McQueen Kelly’s Heroes – Sunday, October 9th at 7:00pm Starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, . Directed by Brian G. Hutton – Sunday, October 16th at 7:00pm Starring , , Gene Hackman. Directed by Academy Award winner for Best Cinematography and Best Supporting Actress: Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor: Warren Beatty, Best Actress: Faye Dunaway, Best Supporting Actor: Gene Hackman, Best Supporting Actor: Michael J. Pollard, Best Writing and Best Costume Design Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture, Best Motion Picture Director, Best Motion Picture Actor: Warren Beatty, Best Motion Picture Actress, Faye Dunaway, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor: Michael J. Pollard, Most Promising newcomer: Michael J. Pollard – Sunday, October 16th at 9:00pm Starring , , . Directed by Academy Award nominations for Best Original Score and Best Writing The Right Stuff – Sunday, October 23rd at 7:00pm Starring Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris. Directed by 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 October 2011 Program Highlights 4 Version 1 9/16/2011

NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY – HDNet Movies presents American Films selected by the 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 Bonnie and Clyde Starring Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Gene Hackman. Directed by Arthur Penn Academy Award winner for Best Cinematography and Best Supporting Actress: Estelle Parsons Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor: Warren Beatty, Best Actress: Faye Dunaway, Best Supporting Actor: Gene Hackman, Best Supporting Actor: Michael J. Pollard, Best Writing and Best Costume Design Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture, Best Motion Picture Director, Best Motion Picture Actor: Warren Beatty, Best Motion Picture Actress, Faye Dunaway, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor: Michael J. Pollard, Most Promising newcomer: Michael J. Pollard A Face in the Crowd Starring Andy Griffith, Walter Matthau, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Lee Remick. Directed by Elia Kazan The Terminator Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn. Directed by James Cameron Unforgiven Starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman. Directed by Clint Eastwood Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Gene Hackman The Wild Bunch Starring William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Ryan. Directed by Sam Peckinpah Academy Award nominations for Best Original Score and Best Writing

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