Change of Plans (2011)
Comedy | Drama | Family | Music
Sally and Jason Danville's life are turned upside down when a tragic accident suddenly names them the caretakers of four young children.
Starring: Brooke White, Joe Flanigan, Phylicia Rashad, Jayme Lynn Evans, Bobby Soto, Jakobe' Dempsey, Clarissa Suwoko
Director: John Kent Harrison
The Band's Visit / Bikur Ha-Tizmoret (2007)
Comedy | Drama | Music
The Band's Visit is the mesmerizing and witty story of strangers in a strange land. A fading Egyptian police band arrives in Israel to play at the Arab Cultural Center. When they take the wrong bus, the band members find themselves in a desolate Israeli village. With no other option than to spend the night with the local townspeople, the two distinctly different cultures realize the universal bonds of love, music and life. Set against a breathtaking desert landscape, this cross-cultural comedy proves that getting lost is sometimes the best way to find yourself.
Starring: Sasson Gabai, Ronit Elkabetz, Saleh Bakri, Khalifa Natour, Uri Gavriel, Imad Jabarin, Shlomi Avraham, Rubi Moskovitz, Hilla Sarjon
Director: Eran Kolirin
MuchMusic Video Awards 2011 (TV 2011)
Awards | Music
The 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at MuchMusic's headquarters on June 19, 2011. The awards were aired on MuchMusic, CP24, E!, MuchHD and Fuse. Along with the MuchMusic VJ's, it was confirmed on the MuchMusic website that Selena Gomez will host the show. Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber tied for the most awards won with 2 each.
Starring: Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, Avril Lavigne, Bruno Mars, City and Colour, The Black Keys, Down with Webster, Simple Plan, Far East Movement, Fefe Dobson, Justin Bieber, Alyssa Reid, Blake McGrath, Cassie Scerbo, Classified, Cody Simpson, Colin Farrell, Danny Fernandes, David Guetta, Foster the People, Johnny Galecki, Karl Wolf, Kat Graham, Ian Somerhalder, Marianas Trench, The Midway State, Munro Chambers, Neverest, Nikki Reed, Nina Dobrev, Shawn Desman, Shay Mitchell, Snoop Dogg, These Kids Wear Crowns, Trevor Donovan
MTV Europe Music Awards 2011 (TV 2011)
Awards | Music
The 2011 MTV EMAs (also known as the MTV Europe Music Awards) were held in Northern Ireland's capital Belfast, on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at the Odyssey Arena in the Titanic Quarter area of the city and were hosted by Selena Gomez. Additional live venues for the awards show include Ulster Hall and Belfast City Hall.
On September 19, 2011, MTV Networks International announced the 2011 nominees. The main categories were dominated by Lady Gaga with six nominations, Katy Perry and Bruno Mars with five and Britney Spears, 30 Seconds to Mars and Adele with three apiece. Lady Gaga was the biggest winner of the night, taking home 4 awards. Other winners include Justin Bieber, Eminem, Bruno Mars, Linkin Park, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Katy Perry.
Starring: Coldplay, LMFAO, Lauren Bennett, GoonRock, Bruno Mars, Jessie J, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez & the Scene, Snow Patrol, Justin Bieber, David Guetta, Taio Cruz, Ludacris, Adam Lambert, Queen, Snow Patrol, Jason Derülo
The 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards 2011 (TV 2011)
Awards | Music
The 45th Annual CMA AWARDS show is now in the history books. "Country's Biggest Night," as it is called, was broadcast on ABC-TV "live" from NASHVILLE 's BRIDGESTONE ARENA last night (11/9).
The night's biggest winners included THE BAND PERRY, who picked up the "Best New Artist" award, plus "Single Of The Year," and "Song Of The Year," for the KIMBERLY PERRY penned "If I Die Young."
"I believe this song would've been written with or without me. It was a song meant to be here," said KIMBERLY PERRY. "I'm just excited to have had a pen and paper in hand when this song came to earth."
The coveted "Entertainer Of The Year," award went to TAYLOR SWIFT, the 2nd time the 21-year old won the big award. "Male Vocalist Of The Year," was picked up by BLAKE SHELTON and "Female Vocalist Of The Year," went to his wife, MIRANDA LAMBERT.
Starring: Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Kenny Loggins, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, The Band Perry, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Grace Potter, Rascal Flatts, Natasha Bedingfield, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Thompson Square, Chris Young, Scotty McCreery, Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Vince Gill, Zac Brown Band, Lionel Richie, Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, Sugarland, Matt Nathanson
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Happy Feet (2006)
Adventure | Animation | Comedy | Family | Music | Romance
In the great nation of Emperor Penguins, deep in Antarctica, you're nobody unless you can sing – which is unfortunate for Mumble, who is the worst singer in the world. He is born dancing to his own tune…tap dancing. As fate would have it, his one friend, Gloria, happens to be the best singer around. Mumble and Gloria have a connection from the moment they hatch, but she struggles with his strange "hippity- hoppity" ways. Away from home for the first time, Mumble meets a posse of decidedly un-Emperor-like penguins – the Adelie Amigos. Led by Ramon, the Adelies instantly embrace Mumble's cool dance moves and invite him to party with them. In Adelie Land, Mumble seeks the counsel of Lovelace the Guru, a crazy-feathered Rockhopper penguin who will answer any of life's questions for the price of a pebble. Together with Lovelace and the Amigos, Mumble sets out across vast landscapes and, after some epic encounters, proves that by being true to yourself, you can make all the difference in the world.
Starring: Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving
Director: George Miller
Taylor Swift: Journey to Fearless (2010)
Music
Join Taylor Swift on her first headlining tour as she celebrates the success of her multiplatinum album Fearless. Packed with 13 live performances, rare home movies, and revealing interviews with Taylor and her inner circle, this concert special charts her earliest days as an aspiring singer-songwriter, through the stories that inspired her biggest songs, and finally to her arrival as a global superstar.
Starring: Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Scott Swift, Abigail Anderson, Amos Heller
Director: Taylor Swift
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Honey 2 (2011)
Comedy | Drama | Music
Recently released from juvenile detention, talented dancer Maria Ramirez finds an outlet for her passion with a new dance crew.
Starring: George Alexander, Kat Graham, Gerry Bednob, Randy Wayne, Seychelle Gabriel
Director: Bille Woodruff
Soulboy (2010)
Comedy | Drama | Music
A coming-of-age drama set in the 1970s Northern Soul underground music scene.
Starring: Martin Compston, Felicity Jones, Alfie Allen, Nichola Burley, Craig Parkinson, Brian McCardie, Jo Hartley
Director: Shimmy Marcus
Honey (2003)
Drama | Music | Romance
Honey Daniels (Jessica Alba) is a struggling hip-hop dancer who's got all the moves, talent and relentless passion to succeed. She's been waiting all her life to show the world her dance moves and now her dream is just a step away. Inspired by the energy and music of the streets, she risks her shot at the big time to reach out, take a chance and make it on her own terms. Pulse-pounding music and awesome dance moves ignite this exhilarating story of passion, determination and finding the courage to follow your dreams. Also starring Mekhi Phifer and featuring hip-hop sensations Missy Elliott and Lil' Romeo.
Starring: Jessica Alba, Mekhi Phifer, Romeo, David Moscow, Zachary Williams, Joy Bryant
Director: Bille Woodruff
Nirvana: Live at the Paramount (1991)
Music
Transferred from 16mm film and multi-track audio, is the only known Nirvana concert shot to film.
Starring: Nirvana
Director: Nirvana
Footloose (1984)
Drama | Music | Romance
Classic tale of teen rebellion and repression features a delightful combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performances. When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock. Though he tries hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren can't quite believe he's living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal. There is one small pleasure, however: Ariel, a troubled but lovely blonde with a jealous boyfriend. and a Bible-thumping minister, who is responsible for keeping the town dance-free. Ren and his classmates want to do away with this ordinance, especially since the senior prom is around the corner, but only Ren has the courage to initiate a battle to abolish the outmoded ban and revitalize the spirit of the repressed townspeople.
Starring: Kevin Bacon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Chris Penn, John Lithgow, Lori Singer
Director: Herbert Ross
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
Animation | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Music
The world famous singing pre-teen chipmunk trio return to contend with the pressures of school, celebrity, and a rival female music group known as The Chipettes.
Starring: Zachary Levi, David Cross, Justin Long, Christina Applegate
Director: Betty Thomas
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
Animation | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Music
Get your squeak on because "The Chipmunks" are back and bigger than ever. When struggling songwriter Dave Seville opens his home to a talented trio of chipmunks named Alvin, Simon and Theodore, they quickly become overnight music sensations. But when a greedy record producer tries to exploit the musical ensemble, Dave must use a little human ingenuity—and a lot of ’munk mischief—to get his furry family back before it's too late.
Starring: Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson, Jane Lynch, Justin Long
Director: Tim Hill
I'm Not There (2007)
Biography | Drama | Music
A re-enactment of the life of musician, Bob Dylan, with multiple actors embodying different stages in the singer's life.
Starring: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger, Richard Gere, Marcus Carl Franklin, Heath Ledger, Kris Kristofferson
Director: Todd Haynes
Dont Look Back (1967)
Documentary | Music
When acclaimed documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebakerfilmed Bob Dylan during a three-week concert tour of England in the spring of 1965, he had no idea he was about to lens one of the 1960s most iconic feature films. Wanting to make more than just a concert film, Pennebaker decided to seek out both the public and private Bob Dylan. With unobtrusive equipment and rare access to the elusive performer, he achieved a fly-on-the-wall view of one of the most influential musicians of any era — and redefined filmmaking along the way.
Starring: Bob Dylan, Albert Grossman, Bob Neuwirth, Joan Baez, Alan Price, Tito Burns, Donovan, Derroll Adams
Director: D.A. Pennebaker
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Music
Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey", set in the deep south during the 1930's. In it, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.
Starring: George Clooney, Tim Blake Nelson, John Turturro, Holly Hunter, John Goodman
Director: Joel Coen
Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2010-2011 A ~Do It Again~ (2010-2011)
Music
Since 2000, J-pop diva Hamasaki Ayumi has spent every New Year's Eve with her fans by performing a Countdown Live concert. 2010 is no exception, as Ayu returns to Tokyo's Yoyogi National Gymnasium to welcome 2011 with her fans at her 10th Countdown Live. As always, the Do It Again concert features a mix of classic Ayu hits and her latest songs, including those from her 2010 album Love Songs and the special collaboration single Dream ON (with a special appearance by Urata Naoya). In addition to the concert, the long-awaited video release also includes a making of documentary.
Starring: Ayumi Hamasaki
Director: Chikara Tanaka
Yi Yi (2000)
Drama | Music | Romance
NJ Jian, his wife Min-min and their two kids are a typical middle-class family, sharing their Taipei apartment with Min-min's elderly mother. NJ is a partner in a computer hardware firm which made big profits last year but will go bankrupt soon if it doesn't change direction. He warms to the idea of teaming up with Ota, an innovative designer of games software in Japan, and enjoys spending time with the charming and urbane Japanese man. Things start to go wrong for the Jians on the day that Min-min's brother Ah-Di gets married. That's the day when Min-min's mother suffers a stroke and is rushed to hospital in a coma from which she may never awaken.
Starring: Nien-Chen Wu, Kelly Lee, Elaine Jin, Hsi-Sheng Chen, Jonathan Chang
Director: Edward Yang
MTV Video Music Awards 2011 (TV 2011)
Awards | Music
The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards took place on August 28, at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. On July 20, the nominees were announced. Katy Perry received the most nominations this year at ten, followed by Adele, and Kanye West, who are both tied at seven.
On August 28, 2011, Katy Perry won three awards, including Video of the Year for "Firework". Adele also won three awards out of seven nominations, including Best Cinematography and Best Editing for "Rolling in the Deep". Lady Gaga won two awards, including Best Female Video. Britney Spears won two awards, including was honored with the MTV Video Vanguard Award for her contribution to the recent history of MTV, with a tribute that included a group of children dancing to her biggest hits while wearing some of her most iconic costumes from music videos as well as live VMA performances.
Starring: Lady Gaga, Brian May, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Nayer, Adele, Chris Brown, Britney Spears, Beyoncé Knowles, Young the Giant, Bruno Mars, Amy Winehouse, Lil Wayne, Jessie J, Cobra Starship, Sabi
