New Releases for January 6th, 2009 (Full List)

Bangkok Dangerous Nicolas Cage stars in this action thriller as a lonely, cold-blooded assassin known only as Joe. While on assignment in Bangkok, Joe unexpectedly falls in love with a beautiful local woman (Charlie Yeung), and finds himself questioning his violent ways. When the true nature of his assignment is revealed, Joe refuses to carry out the operation, and unintentionally sparks an all-out war with his former client.

Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia To clear their names, a squad of Navy SEALs heads to South America to rescue a hostage but must hole up inside enemy territory when their mission goes wrong. The only way to escape is to fight their way out -- but launching an offensive against Colombian Special Forces won't be easy. Helmed by Tim Matheson, this direct-to-video action adventure stars Joe Manganiello, Keith David, Channon Roe and Steven Bauer.

Hard Gun Action hero and martial arts expert Tony Jaa stars as a brutal criminal in this fast-paced adventure. After pulling off a robbery, he goes on the run -- with a persistent and unrelenting lawman (Panna Rittikrai) hot on his trail. Rittikrai -- who is Jaa's real-life mentor and trainer -- also directed the film, which features Jaa in a rare villainous role and includes plenty of high-octane martial arts action.

Killing Down On one fateful day in 1986, Army veteran Steven Down's (Matthew Tompkins) life was turned upside down, when an assignment in Nicaragua led to his capture at the hands of a paramilitary unit who beat and tortured him within inches of his life. Years later, when a chance encounter brings Down face-to-face with the man he believes was responsible for his torment, the former soldier becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth and exacting revenge.

Kung Fu Killer David Carradine stars as White Crane in this made-for-TV movie about an American man raised by a female monk who fed him a steady diet of some of the most vicious, lethal martial arts moves imaginable. When the monk is murdered by members of a sinister crime syndicate, Crane plans to use all of the techniques in his arsenal to exact revenge -- and to save a beautiful lounge singer (Daryl Hannah) from the clutches of the evil gang.

Opium and the Kung Fu Master Leader of the Ten Kwangtung Tigers, Tieh Chiao-san (Lung Ti) works with his kung fu students to protect his village from crime. But when an opium dealer starts to ruin the town, Tieh Chiao-san struggles to fight back, thanks to his growing opium addiction. Highly respected martial arts choreographer Chia Tang directs this action movie, which beautifully blends together powerful drama and stunning kung fu.

American Girl: Girl of the Year 2009 In the first American Girl film based on a modern-day character, young Chrissa finds her life turned upside down when she transfers to a new school, as she struggles to find her own way, make new friends and deal with a clique of bullies. Chrissa tries to adapt to her new surroundings, but she is targeted by a close-knit group of girls in this story about friendship and standing up for yourself. Annabeth Gish and Timothy Bottoms star.

Barney: Once Upon a Dino Tale Barney and his friends take on some of their favorite stories, including "Cinderella," "Alice in Wonderland" and "The Emperor's Contest," when Rosey decides to have a party and asks the gang to help her determine the best fairy tales ever. It's up to the lovable purple dinosaur, with some help from Baby Bop, B.J., Jingles and Riff, to act out these classic yarns and make this enchanted party a make-believe smash.

Bob the Builder: Race to the Finish Bob the Builder and his crew are given the biggest project ever -- building Sunflower Valley's new stadium -- and he'll need all the help he can get from Wendy, Scoop, Muck, Roley and Lofty, plus two new pals, Gripper and Grabber. Bob and this fun-loving group of construction vehicles learn that the only way to finish a job this big is through teamwork, and that building together is always more fun. Can they do it? Yes, they can!

Elmo Loves You! Elmo has just put the finishing touches on a card he's made for a very special someone, when suddenly, a giant gust of wind blows through Sesame Street and knocks it right out of the little red Muppet's hands. Join Elmo, Rosita and Grover as they embark on a search for the special card and learn lessons about love, friends and feelings. This charming program also features guest appearances by R.E.M. and John Legend.

Heathcliff: Unleashed! That other mischievous orange cat of the cartoon world is back in this collection of animated shorts that find Heathcliff causing trouble wherever he goes. Highlights include "Copa Ca Heathcliff," in which Heathcliff steals neighborhood doghouses as part of a plot to build a nightclub for cats, and "Phantom of the Garbage," in which Heathcliff dons a superhero's disguise to dupe two guard dogs into submission.

Ni Hao Kai-lan: Celebrate with Kai-lan! Join energetic Chinese-American preschooler Kai-lan as she takes part in several fun celebrations, including a Chinese New Year bash. When her friend Rintoo refuses to help carry a huge dragon costume, Kai-lan must convince him his job is important. Featuring lessons on Chinese culture and the Mandarin language, this collection of animated episodes offers many learning opportunities for young viewers.

Transformers: Animated: Season 2 Season 2 of this animated series finds the Autobots looking for the pieces of the powerful Allspark, which have been scattered across the city. As the Allspark creates new transformers, the Decepticons plan to invade their home planet Cybertron. Meanwhile, the Autobots' human friend and ally Sari deals with being separated from her father, Isaac, and the startling news that he might not be her dad at all.

A Matter of Life and Death Royal Air Force pilot Peter Carter (David Niven) is forced to jump out of his plane without a parachute only to wake up alive and unharmed due to a heavenly mishap. He must then stand before God (Abraham Sofaer) to plead his case for a second chance at life. Kim Hunter co-stars as June, an American operator with whom Peter has fallen in love, in this British romantic fantasy by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

Age of Consent Desperate for inspiration, artist Bradley Morahan (James Mason) leaves New York City and moves to a small island off the coast of his native Australia, where he discovers a muse in a beautiful 17-year-old named Cora Ryan (Helen Mirren). But Bradley's newfound bliss is interrupted by the dishonest dealings of an old friend and the protests of Cora's grandmother. Director Michael Powell's 1969 romantic drama marks Mirren's first major screen role.

David Crowe: Crooked Finger No subject is off-limits for comedian David Crowe, who puts his fresh and hilarious spin on aging, tornadoes, curse words and more in this stand-up show in Seattle, Wash. This version includes content that did not air on his Showtime Comedy Special. Crowe -- who won both the San Francisco and Seattle International Comedy Competitions -- also offers his hilarious takes on gasaholics, George Bush and rock 'n' rollers who sell out.

Disaster Movie Trapped in a city as temblors, tornados and asteroids ravage the land, three friends (Carmen Electra, Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo) get swept up in a series of wacky adventures as they look for a way to stop the onslaught of natural disasters. Poking fun at pop-culture sensations such as "Sex and the City," There Will Be Blood, Dr. Phil and singer Amy Winehouse, this entertaining spoof also stars Matt Lanter.

Entry Level Forced to find a new career after losing his beloved restaurant, 38-year-old chef Clay Maguire (D.B. Sweeney) starts applying for entry-level corporate positions -- and soon realizes he's considered unemployable. As he meets others in the same boat, including aging engineer Bob (Steve Ryan) and former Peace Corps worker Liz (Missi Pyle), they support each other through various failed interviews. Taylor Negron co-stars in this entertaining comedy.

Ghost Writer When he discovers that his boarder -- a promising young novelist (David Boreanaz) who owes months of back rent -- has been taking advantage of his hospitality, frustrated musician John Vandermark (Alan Cumming) ties up and beats him. But when the treatment goes further than he expects, Vandermark hatches a new scheme to achieve the critical fame that always eluded him. Anne Heche and Carrie Fisher co-star in this black comedy. Cumming directs.

Netherbeast Incorporated In this satire of corporate America, it's business as usual at the vampire-owned and -operated Netherbeast Inc. -- one of the world's largest phone makers -- until the boss contracts vampire Alzheimer's and starts hiring humans. Bodies soon begin to pile up in this office comedy based on the award-winning short The Netherbeast of Berm-Tech Industries, Inc. Darrell Hammond, Judd Nelson, Dave Foley, Jason Mewes and Robert Wagner co-star.

Pineapple Express After witnessing an underworld murder involving a corrupt cop (Rosie Perez) and a drug kingpin (Gary Cole), straitlaced pothead Dale Denton (Seth Rogen) must go on the run with his dealer (James Franco, in a Golden Globe-nominated role) to escape the wrath of the vengeance-minded criminals. Acclaimed indie auteur David Gordon Green directs the stoner road comedy, penned by Rogen and his Superbad co-writer, Evan Goldberg.

Ping Pong Playa When a car accident sidelines his mother and brother, tough-talking slacker C-Dub (Jimmy Tsai) shelves his pipedream of being an NBA star to run the family's pingpong supply and coaching business. Indignant at first, C-Dub sets aside his resentment when he realizes that winning a table-tennis championship may also win over his dream girl. This quirky comedy earned producer Anne Clements an Independent Spirit Awards nod.

The Wackness In the midst of a midlife crisis, psychiatrist Dr. Squires (Ben Kingsley) forms a relationship with teenage drug dealer Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck), who trades his product for therapy sessions. Luke falls for the doctor's daughter, and the doctor falls for Luke's teen friend (Mary-Kate Olsen). Drugs, depression, relationships and New York City are the focus of this comedic film from sophomore director Jonathan Levine.

The Plot to Kill Hitler Brad Davis stars as Wehrmacht Col. Count Claus von Staufenberg in this fact-based historical drama about a 1944 attempt by German High Command officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler by planting a bomb in his battlefield headquarters. Ian Richardson, Rupert Graves and Madolyn Smith Osborne also star in this Lawrence Schiller-directed tale of the ill-fated attempt to bring an end to World War II and a halt to Hitler's madness.

First Out: Vol. 3 This third volume of award-winning gay-themed shorts serves up a spectrum of complex emotions -- from coming-of-age angst to secretive shame. Selections include writer-director Anthony Meindl's "Ready? OK!" in which an 11-year-old boy discovers a passion for cheerleading, and Todd Bartoo's "Coffee," in which two friends investigate a rumor that their best friend's ex is gay. Other works include Nick Oceano's "El Primo" and Adam Lipsius's "4º."

He Likes Guys This anthology of gay men's shorts offers an eclectic mix of comic, dramatic and erotic films, including "Laundromat," in which two young men at a relationship crossroads come face-to-face with the joys and challenges of long-term commitment. Other titles in this provocative collection include "Silver Road," "Steam," "Traces," "Babysitting Andy," "Waiting for Yvette," "Seeing You in Circles" and "Just."

Eden Lake Jenny (Kelly Reilly) and Steve (Michael Fassbender) are in love and about to get engaged during a calm lake getaway -- but they'll first have to survive a pillaging and murderous gang of kids, led by the psychotic Brett (Jack O'Connell), who suddenly arrives on their front lawn. When Steve tries to quell the violence, matters turn from scary to gruesomely deadly. James Gandhi, Bronson Webb, Thomas Gill and Thomas Turgoose co-star.

Kiss of the Vampire Sick of teleporting to the next town after leaving a trail of blood-drained bodies in his wake, vampire Alex Stone (Eric Etebari) and his clan decide to stay awhile in sleepy Hamilton, Ohio, after he falls hard for one of the local lovelies (Katherine Hawkes). But while Alex wants nothing more than to leave immortality behind, there are those in town who will do almost anything to gain what he's intent on giving up in this horror love story.

Midnight Movie Some grind house aficionados become the unwilling stars of an old slasher flick when the film's crazed killer leaps off the screen to hunt them down, drag them back into the movie and kill them. Discovering they are locked in the creepy old theater, the friends must spend the night eluding the madman before he slaughters them all. Jack Messitt directs while Rebekah Brandes, Daniel Bonjour and Mandell Maughan star.

Babylon A.D. Hard-boiled mercenary Toorop (Vin Diesel) accepts a risky mission to escort a virus-carrying woman (Mélanie Thierry) and her guardian nun (Michelle Yeoh) from Russia to China. But Toorop gets far more than he bargained for when a mysterious religious cult stops at nothing to kidnap the woman. Based on Maurice Dantec's novel Babylon Babies, this postapocalyptic tale of genetic mayhem also stars Gérard Depardieu and Charlotte Rampling.

Warbirds On a mission to deliver a devastating weapon to the Pacific front during World War II, a group of elite female aviators crash-lands on an eerie island where the Japanese aren't the only foe. Now the plucky pilots must fight enemy soldiers, repair their plane, and fend off flying dinosaurs if they hope to survive and complete their mission. Kevin Gendreau directs this fantastical drama that stars Brian Krause and Jamie Mann.

Righteous Kill Academy Award winners Robert De Niro and Al Pacino star in this taut thriller as a pair of New York City detectives tasked with investigating a rash of vigilante killings linked to a case years ago, suggesting they may have put an innocent man behind bars. John Leguizamo, Carla Gugino, Brian Dennehy, Donnie Wahlberg and rapper-turned-actor 50 Cent also star in this crime drama penned by Russel Gerwitz (Inside Man) and directed by Jon Avnet.

The Alphabet Killer Inspired by true events, this psychological thriller stars Eliza Dushku ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") as Megan Paige, a dogged police investigator obsessed with capturing a demented serial killer targeting young girls in Rochester, N.Y. Haunted by the grisly rape and murder of a 10-year-old victim, Megan begins to suffer hallucinations. This suspense-filled tale from director Rob Schmidt also stars Cary Elwes and Timothy Hutton.

Eden's Bowy This anime series follows Yorn, a young man who's always been captivated by two mysterious floating cities, the "Edens." But when assassins from Eden murder his father and Yorn learns he may be next, he realizes the cities are far from idyllic. With the help of two enigmatic allies, Yorn goes on a quest to find his long-vanished mother and learn the secrets of his family. Meanwhile, he must elude the evil overlords who want him dead.

A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway Built in 1913 as the fastest, smoothest path from one coast of the United States to the other, Lincoln Highway is the star of this Rick Sebak-hosted documentary. As Sebak travels the highway between New York and San Francisco, he discovers much about America through conversations with historians, travelers, motel operators, restaurateurs and others in spots ranging from a Mexican restaurant in Rahway, N.J., to a cornfield near Scranton, Iowa.

Atmospheres: Earth, Air and Water Sample the sights and sounds of three distinct environments with this exotic National Geographic program that takes you to the vast grasslands of the African savannah, the dense rainforests of the Amazon and the icy plains of the Arctic. Users can also choose from two different audio tracks to accompany the slate of ever-changing imagery -- a selection of world music or an assortment of natural sounds.

Frontline: Heat "Frontline" producer Martin Smith investigates the environmental impact of big business. For years, corporations fought against compliance. That all changed when investors, advocacy groups and governments pressured companies into responsibility. But going green isn't necessarily the norm in developing countries, as Smith reveals in his journey around the world to learn how businesses everywhere are dealing with the issue.

Frontline: The Choice 2008 Originally aired in Oct. 2008 -- during the final sprint of the longest presidential race in history -- this anniversary edition of "Frontline" gives an even-handed look at the two men at the center of the battle: John McCain and Barack Obama. Examining these iconic figures' political and personal histories, the program includes interviews with advisors, friends and associates of the candidates as well analysis from political commentators.

Independent Lens: The Atom Smashers Welcome to Fermilab, home of the world's most powerful particle accelerator and the possible site of a breakthrough in our understanding of the universe. Physicists at Fermilab smash atoms in the 4-mile-long accelerator at nearly the speed of light. Their hope is to find a yet-unseen particle posited by Scottish scientist Peter Higgs more than four decades ago, which might be the missing piece in the puzzle of the universe's origins and makeup.

Inheritance Monika Hertwig grapples with her father Amon Goeth's appalling legacy as a Nazi responsible for killing thousands of Jews. In a moving act of reconciliation, Monika meets with Helen Jonas-Rosezweig, her father's Jewish maid and slave during the war. Deeply disturbed by actor Ralph Fiennes's portrayal of her father as an inhuman monster in the film Schindler's List, Monika tries to overcome her guilt by coming to terms with the past.

New York Noir: The History of Black New York Tracing the history of African-American culture in New York from the 1600s to the present day, this thought-provoking film honors the contributions of countless black Americans who forged new frontiers in the face of daunting obstacles. Although their lives were shaped by centuries of discrimination, these unsung heroes persevered, bringing change to the worlds of business, sports, politics and the arts, to name just a few.

Robert F. Kennedy: Legacy This collection of archival footage features the most compelling speeches, press conferences and appearances made by Robert F. Kennedy, easily one of the most beloved political figures in the history of the United States. Highlights include RFK's eulogy to Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, a tribute to John F. Kennedy at the 1964 Democratic National Convention and his stirring address at Columbia University later that year.

Rona Barrett's Hollywood: Nothing But the Truth Through intimate one-on-one interviews, celebrity journalist Rona Barrett learns the secrets and dreams of Hollywood legends such as Cher, Raquel Welch, Robin Williams, John Travolta, John Wayne, Burt Reynolds, Richard Dreyfuss and many more. With more than 30 years of experience, Barrett knows how to connect with celebrities and talk to them about the issues they would normally share only with friends.

EliteXC: Return of the King: Noons vs. Edwards Elite Xtreme Combat lightweight champion "King" Karl James Noons returns to the ring to defend his title against veteran brawler Yves Edwards in this explosive fight card of mixed martial arts battles. The action continues as Nick Diaz fights Muhsin Corbbrey; Murilo Rua faces Tony Bonello; Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante battles Wayne Cole; and Dave "Pee Wee" Herman takes on Ron Waterman. Four bonus bouts are also included.

King of the Cage: Underground Qualifiers Grab a ringside seat for hours of high-octane action as some of the hottest mixed martial arts bone-crushers from around the world compete in their qualifying matches before making it onto televised King of the Cage competitions. Experts in jujitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, boxing and other styles go head-to-head in this rare look at early fighting rounds featuring Quinton Jackson, Urijah Faber and Mac Danzig.

Rivalry Series: Basketball: Duke Beat North Carolina This three-volume set commemorates the storied rivalry between the Duke Blue Devils and the University of North Carolina Tar Heels with three incredibly close games -- closer than the eight miles between the schools -- each with Duke as the victor. The games in the video include Jan. 21, 1998, with Duke ranked nine and UNC ranked two; Feb. 3, 2000, with the Tar Heels unranked; and Feb. 5, 2004, with Duke ranked number one.

Rivalry Series: Basketball: North Carolina Beat Duke Three memorable victories for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels are captured in this three-volume set, which celebrates the long-held rivalry between UNC and the Duke Blue Devils, known as the Battle of Tobacco Road. The games featured include March 3, 1984, with UNC ranked number one; Feb. 5, 1992, with Duke ranked first and UNC ranked ninth; and Feb. 2, 1995, with North Carolina ranked second.

Shaun White: Don't Look Down This ESPN documentary goes behind the scenes to profile Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, taking an in-depth look at the life of the snowboarding phenom -- who also maintains a career as a professional skateboarder. Jaw-dropping footage of White in action at the Winter Olympics and on the ramp at the X Games showcases the world-class talents of the superstar athlete, who opens up in candid interviews. Extras include a trio of featurettes.

TNA Wrestling: Bound for Glory IV Samoa Joe puts his TNA World Heavyweight Championship on the line against wrestling great Sting in the main event of this competition, while Jeff Jarrett steps back into the ring -- after two years without a fight -- to challenge Kurt Angle. Other extreme TNA action includes an exciting three-way match between AJ Styles, Christian Cage and Booker T, plus fights featuring Scott Steiner, the Latin American Xchange and Awesome Kong.

Weight Loss Cardio Sculpt with Violet Zaki International fitness pro and certified instructor Violet Zaki leads two 20-minute workouts that incorporate heart-pumping cardio and muscle-building strength training. Blast fat, boost metabolism and work more efficiently to achieve your target weight. But fitness doesn't stop after the workout ends. That's why the bonus materials include a supplemental abs routine and a segment on how to do fun and simple exercises throughout your day.

Weight Loss Pilates with Kristin McGee Pilates expert and renowned instructor Kristin McGee mixes traditional Pilates moves with fat-burning cardio blasts, a combination designed to keep your heart pumping during the entire workout. Bonus materials include a tutorial on simple, calorie-reducing activities you can do throughout your entire day, as well as a supplemental abs routine. The easy-to-follow program handily fits into a busy schedule.

Whirlwind Nunchakus Actual Combat Technique: 18 Preliminary Stances Learn basic two-handed cudgel attack techniques with this instructional guide, designed by Master Wang Hongxin of the Wushu in Zhangjiakou Wushu School to help practitioners build a solid foundation in the art of the nunchakus. Emphasizing basic hand and body positions along with warm-up routines, this program helps students lay the groundwork for more advanced techniques, such as single-hand cudgel stances, defense moves and more.

Whirlwind Nunchakus Actual Combat Technique: 19 Stances in Advanced Course of Double Nunchakus This advanced entry in the Whirlwind Nunchakus combat series emphasizes the integration of techniques learned in previous programs, focusing primarily on two-handed cudgel movements for both offensive and defensive stances. Designed by Master Wang Hongxin of the Wushu in Zhangjiakou Wushu School, this chapter will help students master the vigorous and highly effective movements of the high classic techniques.

Whirlwind Nunchakus Actual Combat Technique: Intermediate Course: 19 Stances Building on the foundation of previous entries, this installment in the Whirlwind Nunchakus combat series emphasizes single-hand cudgel techniques, such as the stealthy substitution, overturning river and looking at moon. Created by Master Wang Hongxin of the Wushu in Zhangjiakou Wushu School, this program is designed to bridge the gap between basic nunchakus techniques and the more advanced combat styles and movements.

Battlestar Galactica: Season 4 New characters and old secrets are revealed in the fourth season of this critically acclaimed Sci Fi Channel breakout hit, an update of the classic 1970s television series by the same name. A mentally imbalanced officer from the now-destroyed Battlestar Pegasus joins the crew of the Battlestar Galactica, and more details about Adm. Adama's (Edward James Olmos) past are brought to life via flashback. The two-hour special Razor is also included.

Doctor Who: Four to Doomsday Peter Davison plays the time-traveling doctor in this serial that finds the good doctor and a trio of companions aboard a spaceship headed for Earth in the company of an ethnically diverse android crew and the frog-like alien Urbankans. With the Urbankan leader set on poisoning the planet's inhabitants so that he can repopulate it with his androids, it's up to the Doctor to find a way to avert disaster.

Doctor Who: The War Machines In this adventure from the British science fiction series, Doctor Who (William Hartnell) and his time machine materialize in 1966 London. Sensing evil in the air, the Doctor poses as a scientist to ferret out the source and stumbles on the thinking computer WOTAN. Though poised to be linked with computers around the world to create an advanced computer network, WOTAN has its own plans: namely, to create a robot army to take over the world.

Dogtown: New Beginnings Deep in the canyon country of Utah lies Dogtown, the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States and the subject of this National Geographic series that shines a light on the facility's canine inhabitants and their dedicated caregivers. Included among the five episodes is one that focuses on the rehabilitation of four of the pups rescued from the home of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who was convicted of dogfighting.

Duckman: Seasons 3 & 4 Boorish private dick Duckman (voiced by Jason Alexander) returns for more comic misadventures with his partner, Cornfed (Gregg Berger), in this collection of episodes from the cult animated series that serves up sharp satire and a healthy dose of cynicism. Among the highlights from Seasons 3 and 4, Duckman lands himself in the nuthouse, starts a revolution in a third-world country, adopts rap star Coolio and buys a mail-order bride.

Frisky Dingo: Season 2 In the second season of this animated superhero spoof, bored villain Killface abandons his plans to destroy the world and decides instead to lead it. Claiming to have cured global warming, he enlists rapper Taqu'il to spread the news as he enters the race for the nation's top office. Determined to thwart Killface and expose his lies, superhero and action figure maker Xander Crews throws his hat into the ring as well.

Jacques Pepin: More Fast Food My Way Charles de Gaulle's personal chef is your very own cooking tutor in this PBS series that has culinary icon Jacques Pepin sharing the techniques he's honed for getting good food into hungry mouths fast -- with little fuss. Knowing that cooking doesn't begin and end in France and that fresh ingredients are key, Pepin draws from all over the world to offer dishes ranging from lamb stew to Tibetan bread, paella, croquet-monsieurs and more.

Mannix: Season 2 With help from his secretary, Peggy (Gail Fisher), and police contacts Lt. Malcolm (Ward Wood) and Lt. Tobias (Robert Reed), private detective Joe Mannix (Mike Connors) tackles tough cases involving kidnappers, conspiracies, corruption and killings. The second season of this crime drama features Mannix looking for a manuscript that could unlock a murder case, investigating a war hero's past, and fighting off a revenge-seeking veteran.

Secret Diary of a Call Girl: Season 1 Inspired by the popular blog and bestselling memoir of a British sex worker who calls herself Belle de Jour, this provocative Showtime series follows the exploits of Hannah (Billie Piper), a well-educated, high-class call girl. Fulfilling the fantasies of the London elite by night, and working as a legal secretary by day, Hannah strives to keep her two lives separate -- a feat much easier said than done.

The Tudors: Season 2 Hollywood icon Peter O'Toole joins the cast for a second season of the hit Showtime series. After King Henry VIII (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) secretly has his marriage to Katherine (Maria Doyle Kennedy) declared invalid and weds Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer), Pope Paul III (O'Toole) moves to excommunicate the king. Meanwhile, some of Henry's old friends and allies fall out of favor. The critically acclaimed drama co-stars Jeremy Northam.

The Waltons: Season 8 TV's favorite family from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia returns as the eighth season of theEmmy Award-winning series finds the Waltons continuing to face the hardships and heartbreak of the ongoing war. In highlights from this season, the family steps up their effort to contribute to the war on the home front; Hollywood comes to Walton's Mountain; and the family learns of the atrocities of the holocaust.

Tripping the Rift: Season 3 Lovable lowlife Captain Chode and his crew embark on even more outrageous adventures in the third season of this raunchy animated series. Fans won't want to miss the clever Terminator parody that finds Chode stalked by a robot clown from the future. Meanwhile, Six is kidnapped -- and inherits a huge fortune, Gus visits a strip club, Bob gets dismantled at a chop shop and someone is selling parts of the Jupiter 42 on eBay.

Cyrano De Bergerac Kevin Kline and Jennifer Garner star in this 2007 Broadway revival of Edmond Rostand's classic romance. Poetic Cyrano de Bergerac (Kline) pines for the beautiful Roxane (Garner). But for Cyrano, his oversize nose is the chasm that keeps them apart. Feeling that his beloved could never care for one so ugly, Cyrano speaks his devotion through the striking Christian (Daniel Sunjata) … until the handsome soldier can no longer speak for Cyrano.

Avtaran Diagnosed with a debilitating disease for which only a blood sibling can provide a cure, only child Hardik must convince his long-estranged parents, Anand and Priya, to reunite and conceive another baby. But even if Hardik persuades his parents to reconcile, can they produce a second child to aid their ailing son? This drama from director Homi Wadia stars Anand Goradia, Devyani Thakkar, Ami Trivedi and Samir Shah.

Battle Wizard With an eye on their family's future happiness, a brother and sister team up to take on a series of treacherous foes -- including a mysterious masked woman who has to kill or marry the first man who spies her face. But while Mu Wan-Ching (Tanny Tien Ni) is a spirited girl who lives to fight, her brother, Tuan Yu (Danny Lee), is a bookish lad who loves learning. Hsueh Li Pao directs this Shaw Brothers studio classic based on a novel by Louis Cha.

Blind Mountain The promise of a good-paying job lures a young Chinese woman into a horrifying predicament in this drama. College student Bai Xuemei (Lu Huang) awakens in a remote village to find she's been sold into a marriage that is slavery in disguise. Her resistance to the repulsive "husband" and his family only results in beatings and rape. With hope running out and allies few, Bai undertakes one final dramatic stand against her oppressors.

Canary Twelve-year-old Koichi (Hoshi Ishida) flees the child welfare system and sets off to Tokyo, where he hopes to find his sister and mother, both members of a murderous religious cult. Along the way, Koichi teams up with Yuki (Mitsuki Tanimura), who's eager to escape her abusive father. Their journey soon becomes a harrowing struggle for survival in this tragic drama based on the deadly gas attacks on the Tokyo subway in 1995.

Carry on Lalu Though he dreams of being a movie star, Lalu bends to family pressure and pretends to be a successful lawyer instead -- until one night when Sonal, a beautiful thief, breaks into his house and turns his world upside down. Falling in love, Sonal changes her dishonest ways, while Lalu discovers a thing or two about following his own heart. Siddharth Randeria directs this charming comedy that also stars Ami Trivedi and Rajul Diwan.

Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang A long-standing feud between two ant kingdoms -- the black ants and the red ants -- boils over when Laal Budda is suspected of mistreating the opposing queen's handmaiden. Soon, a proclamation for Laal Budda's beheading is pronounced. But things become more heated when a prince and princess from opposite sides fall in love and elope. Stars providing voices for this animated feature include Ashish Vidyarthi and Mahesh Manjrekar.

El Hombre Que Logro Ser Invisible / La Isla de los Dinosaurios Logic loses out to imagination in this classic pair of Spanish-language sci-fi flicks. In El Hombre Que Logro Ser Invisible (1958), based on H.G. Wells's classic novel The Invisible Man, an inmate falsely imprisoned for murder tries to escape using a serum that renders him invisible … but it also wreaks havoc on his mind. Then, in La Isla de los Dinosaurios (1967), explorers crash on an uncharted island, only to discover they're not alone.

Gluttonous Based on a popular Japanese manga, this pair of sidesplitting live action comedies follows the screwball exploits of a host of unconventional participants in the ferociously intense world of competitive eating. While most people try to temper their food intake, these competitors pride themselves on swallowing as much food as they can in the shortest possible time -- and keeping it down long enough to win!

Gurubrahma When Shrikant's family is going through a very difficult time, things begin to seem irredeemably dark. But a stranger -- Gurubrahmanand Shastri -- unexpectedly appears in their lives, and everything changes. With a light touch and a subtle style, the Guru shares his wisdom, teaching the family how to deal with their difficulties. This inspirational drama stars Siddarth Randeria -- who also directs -- and Padmesh Pandit.

Lola: Érase una vez Fun-loving Lola (Eiza Gonzalez) is hired as a governess for the wealthy Von Ferdinand family and soon falls in love with the eldest son, Alexander (Aaron Diaz). But in this modern version of Cinderella, she must outwit the evil stepmother (Lorena Herrera) before the prince can rescue her. Lola and the rest of the children soon fill the mansion with music and laughter to prove that Lola's the right woman for Alexander.

Munga Bole Bahera Sambhale Naina, a young blind woman, owns a hotel, and is unaware that her guardian aunt, Shiladevi, plans to kill her. But when the murder plot goes awry, Naina's brother dies instead -- and Naina becomes the prime suspect. Now, she has only two hours to clear her name, and she enlists the help of her friends, Subash, who is mute, and Shravan, who is deaf. Directed by Ashish Bhatt, this comedy stars Hitesh Sampat, Hitesh Panchal and Suraj Vyas.

Sambhav Asambhav When conscientious Dinesh Sanghvi starts working for Sheth Krishnakant, both men are happy with the situation. But Dinesh's life is turned upside down when his new boss is murdered and he decides to investigate the crime. Soon, Dinesh finds himself drawn into a confusing and dark world of betrayal and deception. Directed by Dhiraj Palshekar, this tense thriller stars Manoj Joshi, Jayesh Barbhaia, Harish Panchal and Dharamendra Gohil.

Tamarabhai Fulltoo Fatak Rajiv and Meghna have a happy life with their children, Dhruv and Ritika. But as small grievances pile up over the years, Rajiv and Meghna gradually become adversaries. Now, their kids team up with a neighbor to stave off their impending divorce. When Meghna takes off, leaving Rajiv responsible for watching over Dhruv and Ritika, the family is turned upside down. But the new situation teaches everyone some important lessons in this family drama.

The Lizard A thief known only as the Lizard (Hua Yueh) stymies Shanghai police with his cunning heists and athletic prowess in this entertaining crime caper. But this modern-day Robin Hood faces a formidable foe in corrupt police chief Chen Can (Lieh Lo). Now, the hunt is on for the chameleonlike thief, who's hiding in plain sight. Connie Chan also stars in this fan favorite packed with exciting martial arts action.