Hdnet Movies October 2011 Programming Highlights
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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: Sam Shepard, Stephen Rea, 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 home. 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 Whoopi Goldberg, Alyson Stoner, Jodi Benson, Jim Cummings. Directed by Elliot M. 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 Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, Taye Diggs, Peter Gallagher, Chris Kattan. Directed by William Malone The Ninth Gate – 9:45pm Starring Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner. Directed by Roman Polanski The Host – 12:00am Starring Kang-ho Song, Byun Hee-bong, Hae-il Park. Directed by Joon-ho Bong Nominated, Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films Saturn Award for Best International Film Tuesday, October 25th Fallen – 8:00pm Starring Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland. Directed by Gregory Hoblit Stir of Echoes – 10:15pm Starring Kevin Bacon, Illeana Douglas, Kevin Dunn, Kathryn Erbe. Directed by David Koepp October 2011 Program Highlights 1 Version 1 9/16/2011 Wednesday, October 26th The Lost Boys – 8:05pm Starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Dianne Wiest. Directed by Joel Schumacher Interview with the Vampire – 9:45pm Starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas. Directed by Neil Jordan 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: Kirsten Dunst and Best Original Score Blade: Trinity – 12:00am Starring Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Jessica Biel, Ryan Reynolds. Directed by David S. Goyer Thursday, October 27th Misery – 8:00pm Starring James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth. Directed by Rob Reiner 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 Ed Harris, Amanda Plummer, Max Von Sydow, J.T. Walsh. Directed by Fraser C. Heston Friday, October 28th Beetlejuice – 7:00pm Starring Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara. Directed by Tim Burton Academy Award winner for Best Makeup Gremlins – 8:35pm Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton. Directed by Joe Dante Gremlins 2 – 10:35pm Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, John Glover, Robert Prosky. Directed by Joe Dante Saturday, October 29th The Silence of the Lambs – 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. Mindhunters – 10:05pm Starring Val Kilmer, Christian Slater, LL Cool J, Jonny Lee Miller, Clifton Collins Jr. Directed by Renny Harlin Sunday, October 30th The Haunting – 8:05pm Starring Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Russ Tamblyn. Directed by Robert Wise Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture Director The Fearless Vampire Killers – 10:00pm Starring Roman Polanski, Sharon Tate, Jack MacGowran. Directed by Roman Polanski Monday, October 31st The Terminator – 9:00pm Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn. Directed by James Cameron Batman – 11:00pm 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 – 1:15am Starring Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer. 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 Batman Forever Starring Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carey, Nicole Kidman. 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 Reservoir Dogs – Tuesday, October 4th at 8:30pm Starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen. Directed by Quentin Tarantino 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. The Terminator – Saturday, October 8th at 8:00pm Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn. Directed by James Cameron Unforgiven – Saturday, October 1st at 9:30pm 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 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 William Hurt, 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 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 Valiant Voices of Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie, John Cleese, John Hurt. Directed by Gary Chapman Young Artist Award nomination for Best Family Feature-Animation October 2011 Program Highlights 3 Version 1 9/16/2011 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, Rosanna Arquette, voices of Bill Burch, Brian Cox, Beverly D’Angelo. Directed by Aristomenis Tsirbas 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 Gremlins Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton. Directed by Joe Dante Secondhand Lions Starring Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Kyra Sedgwick. 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 Andy Griffith, Walter Matthau, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Lee Remick. Directed by Elia Kazan Papillon – Sunday, October 2nd at