Public Library Programming Guide

MPLC Umbrella License Programming Ideas
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We have put together a brief list of programming ideas that will allow you to take full advantage of
the wide variety of genres and unique motion pictures and programs available for use with the
MPLC Umbrella License. Please be sure to review content and rating information prior to your
screening to ensure that the subject matter is appropriate for your audience.
Adaptations
With numerous book-to-movie and play-to-screenplay adaptations available for programming,
reading groups and book clubs may wish to screen the motion picture version of their latest read.
While not always true to the original version in all aspects, film adaptations can be seen as the
director’s interpretation of a text, encouraging discussion and analysis that can enhance the reading
experience.
Children’s Books
• The Maze Runner (Fox) (2014) (PG-13)
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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (Fox) (2013) (PG)
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (Fox) (2012) (PG)
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Mr. Popper’s Penguins (Fox) (2011) (PG)
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (Fox) (2011) (PG)
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Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell (Hit Entertainment) (2010) (NR)
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Fox) (2010) (PG)
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Jack & the Beanstalk (Screen Media Ventures) (2010) (G)
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Ramona and Beezus (Fox) (2010) (G)
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Fox) (2010) (PG)
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Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Fox) (2010) (PG)
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (Fox) (2009) (PG) 2 Oscar nominations
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Horton Hears a Who! (Fox) (2008) (G)
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Nim’s Island (Fox) (2008) (PG)
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The Seeker: The Dark is Rising (Fox) (2007) (PG)
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Aquamarine (Fox) (2006) (PG)
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Eragon (Fox) (2006) (PG)
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Flicka (Fox) (2006) (PG)
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Because of Winn Dixie (Fox) (2005) (PG)
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Sounder (Fox) (1972) (G) 4 Oscar nominations including Best Picture
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“Clifford the Big Red Dog” (Scholastic) (Various Titles) (TV-Y)
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“The Magic School Bus” (Scholastic) (Various Titles) (TV-Y)
Young Adult /Adult Books
• Gone Girl (Fox) (2014) (R)
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The Fault in Our Stars (Fox) (2014) (PG-13)
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Austenland (Sony Pictures Classics) (2014) (PG-13)
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Fox) (2013) (PG)
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12 Years a Slave (Fox) (2013) (R)
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The Book Thief (Fox) (2013) (PG-13)
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Life of Pi (Fox) (2012) (PG)
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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (Fox) (2012) (R)
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Fox) (2011) (PG-13)
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The Big Year (Fox) (2011) (PG)
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We Bought a Zoo (Fox) (2011) (PG)
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The Descendants (Fox) (2011) (R)
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Water for Elephants (Fox) (2011) (PG-13)
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Gulliver’s Travels (Fox) (2010) (PG)
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Never Let Me Go (Fox) (2010) (R)
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I Love You, Beth Cooper (Fox) (2009) (PG-13)
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Crazy Heart (Fox) (2009) (R) 3 Oscar nominations; 2 awards
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The Last Station (Sony Pictures Classics) (2009) (R) 2 Oscar nominations
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An Education (Sony Pictures Classics) (2009) (PG-13) 3 Oscar nominations
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Marley & Me (Fox) (2008) (PG)
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City of Ember (Fox) (2008) (PG)
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The Secret Life of Bees (Fox) (2008) (PG-13)
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Choke (Fox) (2008) (R)
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Jindabyne (Sony Pictures Classics) (2006) (R)
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The Devil Wears Prada (Fox) (2006) (R)
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Fast Food Nation (Fox) (2006) (R)
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The Jane Austen Book Club (Sony Pictures
Classics) (2006) (PG-13)
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Notes on a Scandal (Fox) (2006) (R) 4 Oscar nominations
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The Namesake (Fox) (2006) (PG-13)
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Capote (Fox) (2005) (R) 4 Oscar nominations; Best Actor recipient
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Thank You for Smoking (Fox) (2005) (R) Golden Globe nominee: Best Picture Comedy
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Joyce to the World (Choices, Inc.) (2004) (NR) An examination of Ulysses
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Being Julia (Sony Pictures Classics) (2004) (R)
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Cheaper By the Dozen (Fox) (1950) (2003) (PG)
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Pollock (Sony Pictures Classics) (2000) (R) 2 Oscar nominations; 1 award
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Fight Club (Fox) (1999) (R)
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How Stella Got Her Groove Back (Fox) (1998) (R)
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Smilla’s Sense of Snow (Fox) (1997) (R)
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The Ice Storm (Fox) (1996) (R)
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Persuasion (Sony Pictures Classics) (1995) (PG)
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Waiting to Exhale (Fox) (1995) (R)
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Howards End (Sony Pictures Classics) (1992) (PG)
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The Last of the Mohicans (Fox) (1992) (R)
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Naked Lunch (Fox) (1991) (R)
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The Old Man and the Sea (Koch Vision) (1990) (NR)
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She Devil (Fox) (1989) (PG-13)
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Flowers in the Attic (New World Pictures) (1987)
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The French Connection (Fox) (1971) (R) 8 Oscar nominations; 5 awards including Best Picture
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The Diary of Anne Frank (Fox) (1959) (NR)
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The Sound and the Fury (Fox) (1959) (NR)
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The Sun Also Rises (Fox) (1957) (NR)
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Anna Karenina (Fox) (1948) (NR)
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Fox) (1945) (NR)
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Jane Eyre (Fox) (1944) (NR)
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The Grapes of Wrath (Fox) (1940) (NR)
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The Call of the Wild (Fox) (1935) (NR)
Plays and Operas
• Carnage (Sony Pictures Classics) (2011) (R)
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The Merchant of Venice (Sony Pictures Classics) (2004) (R)
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Quills (Fox) (2000) (R)
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Fox) (1999) (PG-13)
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The Crucible (Fox) (1996) (PG-13)
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Romeo + Juliet (Fox) (1996) (PG-13)
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Looking for Richard (Fox) (1996) (PG-13)
Al Pacino analyzes Richard III
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Madame Butterfly (Sony Pictures
Classics) (1995) (NR)
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The Glass Menagerie (Fox) (1950) (NR)
Comics and Graphic Novels
• The Wolverine (Fox) (2013) (PG-13)
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X-Men: First Class (2011) (PG-13)
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) (PG-13)
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X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) (PG-13)
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X2 (2003) (PG-13)
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X-Men (2000) (PG-13)
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Marmaduke (Fox) (2010) (PG)
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) (PG)
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Fantastic Four (2005) (PG-13)
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Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties (2006) (PG)
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Garfield (2004) (PG)
African American History & Heritage
Xenon Home Video distributes a number of theatrical releases, made for television movies, and
direct-to-video programs that document and celebrate the African American experience in the United
States. Coupled with titles from 20th Century Fox, there are a number of titles that will enhance any
Black History Month program.
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12 Years a Slave (Fox) (2013) (R)
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Red Tails (Fox) (2012) (PG-13)
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The Rosa Parks Story (Xenon) (2002) (NR) (Emmy nomination: Best
Actress (Angela Bassett)
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Men of Honor (Fox) (2000) (R)
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Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory (Xenon) (1997) (NR)
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Nightfighters: The True Story of the Tuskegee Airmen (Xenon) (1994) (NR)
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Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad (Xenon) (1994) (NR)
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Malcolm X: Death of a Prophet (Xenon) (1971) (NR)
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The Jackie Robinson Story (Xenon) (1950) (NR)
Anime
In recent years, manga, defined as Japanese comics and print cartoons, have become increasingly
popular with American teens. Increasingly, libraries and schools are expanding their collections of
manga and graphic novels, and as a result, have also started to host exhibitions of anime, Japanese
animation. MPLC Member Licensors The Right Stuf International, and affiliated labels Central Park
Media and US Manga Corps, specialize in movies and direct-to-video releases within this exciting
genre.
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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (Fox) (2013) (PG-13)
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The Sky Crawlers (Sony Pictures Classics) (2008) (PG-13)
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“Rental Magica” (TV series) (Right Stuf) (2007) (NR)
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Paprika (Sony Pictures Classics) (2006) (R)
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Shadow Star Narutaru (Central Park Media) (2006)
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Spirit Warrior (US Manga Corps) (2004) (NR)
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“Gakuen Alice” (“Alice Academy”) (TV series) (Right
Stuf) (2004) (NR)
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Alien Nine (US Manga Corps) (2003) (NR)
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Project A-ko (US Manga Corps) (2002) (NR)
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Angel Sanctuary (US Manga Corps) (2001) (NR)
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Shamanic Princess (US Manga Corps) (2000) (NR)
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“Boogiepop Phantom” (TV series) (Right Stuf) (2000) (NR)
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“Gravitation” (TV series) (Right Stuf) (1999) (NR)
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“Kare Kano” (“His and Her Circumstances”) (TV series) (Right
Stuf) (1998) (NR)
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Photon: The Idiot Adventures (US Manga Corps) (1997) (NR)
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“El-Hazard: The Wanderers” (TV series) (Right Stuf) (1995)
(NR)
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Darkside Blues (US Manga Corps) (1994) (NR)
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Record of Lodoss War (US Manga Corps) (1990) (NR)
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Grave of the Fireflies (Central Park Media) (1988) (NR)
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“Astro Boy” (TV series) (Right Stuf) (1980) (NR)
Classic Hollywood Movies
The 20th Century Fox catalogue contains a fine range of captivating classic films. Popular titles
include a variety of Shirley Temple gems from the 1930s, screwball comedies by Howard Hawks, and
award-winning masterpieces by John Ford.
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The Three Stooges: Collector’s Edition (Image Entertainment) (2010) (NR)
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How to Steal a Million (1966) (NR) (starring Audrey Hepburn)
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Something’s Got to Give (1962) (NR) (starring Marilyn Monroe)
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The Hustler (1961) (NR) (starring Paul Newman)
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Let’s Make Love (1960) (NR) (starring Marilyn Monroe)
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The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) (NR) (starring Ingrid
Bergman)
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Peyton Place (1957) (NR) (starring Lana Turner)
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An Affair to Remember (1957) (NR) (starring Cary Grant)
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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) (NR) (starring Gregory
Peck)
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The Seven Year Itch (1955) (NR) (starring Marilyn Monroe)
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How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) (NR) (starring Marilyn Monroe)
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) (NR) (directed by Howard Hawks)
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Monkey Business (1952) (NR) (starring Marilyn Monroe)
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I Was a Male War Bride (1949) (NR) (directed by Howard Hawks)
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All About Eve (1950) (NR) (starring Bette Davis) 14 Oscar nominations;
6 awards including Best Picture
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How Green Was My Valley (1941) (NR) 5 Oscar awards including Best
Director (John Ford)
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Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) (NR) (directed by John Ford) 2 Oscar
nominations
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The Gunfighter (1950) (NR) (starring Gregory Peck)
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Cleopatra (1963) (NR) (starring Elizabeth Taylor) 9 Oscar nominations; 4 awards
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The Little Princess (1939) (NR) (starring Shirley Temple)
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Heidi (1937) (NR) (starring Shirley Temple)
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Wee Willie Winkie (1937) (NR) (starring Shirley Temple)
• Curly Top (1935) (NR) (starring Shirley Temple)
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Bright Eyes (1934) (NR) (starring Shirley Temple)
Concerts and Musicals
Concerts, whether instrumental or featuring stand-up comedy, capture the raw energy of a live
performance. Movie musicals, whether originally written for the screen or adaptations of legendary
Broadway shows, showcase the best of the arts, treating audiences of all ages to spectacular song,
dance, and cinematography.
Concerts
• Soul Power (Sony Pictures Classics) (2009) (PG-13)
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It Might Get Loud (Sony Pictures Classics) (2008) (PG)
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The Poetry Lounge 2: The Power of Poetics (Choices, Inc.) (2007) (NR)
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The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the Troubadour (Image Entertainment) (2007) (R)
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The Devil and Daniel Johnston (Sony Pictures Classics) (2005) (PG-13)
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Willie Nelson: Live at Billy Bob’s Texas (Image Entertainment) (2004) (NR)
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The Poetry Lounge (Choices, Inc.) (2004) (NR)
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The Jazz Channel Presents: Freddie Jackson (Image Entertainment) (2001) (NR)
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Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge (Image Entertainment) (1995) (NR)
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Al Green: Everything’s Gonna Be Alright (Xenon Entertainment) (1991) (NR)
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The Kids are Alright (New World Pictures) (1979) (PG)
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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (Fox) (1973) (PG)
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The Concert for Bangladesh (Fox) (1972) (G)
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Celebration at Big Sur (Fox) (1971) (PG)
Musicals
• The Book of Life (Fox) (2014) (PG)
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Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (Fox) (2011) (PG)
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Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (Image
Entertainment) (2010) (NR)
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Once (Fox) (2006) (R) Oscar recipient: Best Original Song
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Walk the Line (Fox) (2005) (PG-13) 5 Oscar nominations, 1 award
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The Triplets of Belleville (Les Triplettes de Belleville) (Sony Pictures Classics) (2003) (PG-13)
Oscar nominee: Best Animated Feature, Best Original Song
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Moulin Rouge! (Fox) (2001) (PG-13)
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Anastasia (Fox) (1997) (G)
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The Rose (Fox) (1979) (R) 4 Oscar nominations
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All That Jazz (Fox) (1979) (R) 9 Oscar nominations, 4 wins
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A Little Night Music (New World Pictures) (1977) (PG)
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Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (Fox) (1977) (G)
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Hello Dolly! (Fox) (1969) (G)
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The Sound of Music (Fox) (1965) (G)
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Can-Can (Fox) (1960) (NR)
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South Pacific (Fox) (1958) (NR)
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Carousel (Fox) (1956) (NR)
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Love Me Tender (Fox) (1956) (NR)
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The King and I (Fox) (1956) (NR)
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Daddy Long Legs (Fox) (1955) (NR)
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Oklahoma! (Fox) (1955) (NR)
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Carmen Jones (Fox) (1954) (NR)
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Stars and Stripes Forever (Fox) (1952) (NR)
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State Fair (Fox) (1945) (NR)
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The Gang’s All Here (Fox) (1943) (NR)
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Stormy Weather (Fox) (1943) (NR)
Cult Favorites
While not necessarily award-winning, cult films have a devoted following, and an ability to dazzle
fans with poignant scenes, outrageous antics, and memorable quotes. Below are a few titles that have
been frequently requested for various programs and special events.
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Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (Fox) (2011) (PG)
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The Simpsons Movie (Fox) (2007) (PG-13)
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I Heart Huckabees (Fox) (2004) (R) Super Troopers (Fox) (2001) (R)
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Office Space (Fox) (1999) (R)
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Waiting for Guffman (Sony Pictures Classics) (1996) (R)
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights (Fox) (1993) (PG-13)
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Edward Scissorhands (Fox) (1990) (PG-13)
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Say Anything (Fox) (1989) (PG-13)
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“The Simpsons” (Fox) (1989) (TV-PG)
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Heathers (New World Pictures) (1989) (R)
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History of the World: Part I (Fox) (1981) (R)
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Fox) (1975) (R)
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“M*A*S*H” (Fox) (1972) (TV-PG)
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MASH (Fox) (1970) (PG)
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Valley of the Dolls (Fox) (1963) (PG-13)
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“The Twilight Zone” (Image Entertainment) (1959) (TV-PG)
Documentaries
Titles from Sony Pictures Classics often represent the best in documentary filmmaking. For many
years, their titles have received Academy Award® nominations for Best Feature Length documentary.
When coupled with nature programming from Discovery Channel Video and educational
documentaries from Choices, Inc., you gain access to quality films that explore a variety of topics
with integrity and creativity.
Choices, Inc.
• Viva Nelson Mandela: A Hero for All Seasons (2008) (NR)
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Beyond Beijing: Exploring China’s Cities (2008) (NR)
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Our Feathered Friends (2007) (NR)
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Letters From Iran (2006) (NR)
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Panihari: The Water Women of India (2004) (NR)
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Elie Wiesel Goes Home (1996) (NR)
Discovery Channel Video
• “Through the Worhmhole” (2010) (NR)
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Inside Planet Earth (2009) (NR)
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Man On Wire (2008) (PG-13) Oscar recipient: Best Feature Documentary
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Encounters at the End of the World (2007) (G) Oscar nominee: Best Feature Documentary
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When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions (2008) (NR)
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Human Body: Pushing the Limits (2008) (NR)
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“Planet Earth” (2006) (TV-G)
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“Shark Week” (2005) (NR)
Fox Searchlight Pictures
• The Bengali Detective (2011) (NR)
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Young @ Heart (2007) (PG)
Image Entertainment
• Afro-Punk (2006) (NR)
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Volcanoes of the Deep Sea (2006) (NR)
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Johnny Cash: The Anthology (2001) (NR)
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John & Yoko’s Year of Peace (2000) (NR)
Koch Vision and Entertainment One Films
• Edward R. Murrow: The Best of “Person to Person” (1993) (NR)
Screen Media Ventures
• Cachao: Uno Mas (2008) (NR)
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Run For Your Life (2008) (NR)
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Super High Me (2007) (R)
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Moving the Mountain (1994) (NR)
Sony Pictures Classics
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Red Army (2014) (PG)
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The Salt of the Earth (2014) (PG-13)
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Jodorowsky’s Dune (2013) (PG-13)
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The Armstrong Lie (2013) (R)
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Tim’s Vermeer (2013) (PG-13)
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Searching for Sugar Man (2012) (PG-13)
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Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (2011) (R)
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Neil Young Journeys (2011) (PG)
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The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011) (PG-13)
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Inside Job (2010) (PG-13) Oscar recipient: Best Documentary Feature
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Standard Operating Procedure (2008) (R)
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Jimmy Carter Man From Plains (2007) (PG)
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My Kid Could Paint That (2007) (PG-13) Sundance Film Festival Nominee: Grand Jury Prize
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Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006) (PG)
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Sketches of Frank Gehry (2005) (PG-13)
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Riding Giants (2004) (PG-13)
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The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara (2003) (PG-13) Oscar
recipient: Best Feature Documentary
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Winged Migration (2001) (G)
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Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001) (PG-13)
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Mark Twain’s America (1998) (G)
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The Celluloid Closet (1995) (R)
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Anne Frank Remembered (1995) (PG) Oscar recipient:
Best Feature Documentary
Holiday Programming
While your facility may be closed on a national holiday, be sure to take advantage of the
programming opportunities that holidays and special occasions provide.
Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Our Friend, Martin (Fox) (1999) (NR)
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective (Xenon Home Video) (1993) (NR)
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See also African American History & Heritage
Valentine’s Day
• Baggage Claim (Fox) (2013) (PG-13)
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This Means War (Fox) (2012) (PG-13)
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Fox) (2005) (PG-13)
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Romeo + Juliet (Fox) (1996) (PG-13)
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The Princess Bride (Fox) (1987) (PG)
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Romancing the Stone (Fox) (1984) (PG)
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An Affair to Remember (Fox) (1957) (NR)
Easter
• Son of God (Fox) (2014) (PG-13)
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Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie (Classic Media) (2005) (NR)
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Here Comes Peter Cottontail (Classic Media) (1971) (NR)
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The Robe (Fox) (1953) (NR)
Passover
• Exodus: Gods and Kings (Fox) (2014) (PG-13)
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Lamb Chop’s Passover Surprise (Classic Media) (1996) (TV-G)
Memorial Day
• Patton (Fox) (1970) (PG) 10 Oscar nominations; 7 awards including Best Picture
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Tora! Tora! Tora! (Fox) (1970) (G)
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The Longest Day (Fox) (1962) (G)
Independence Day
• Independence Day (Fox) (1996) (PG-13)
Labor Day
• Made in Dagenham (Sony Pictures Classics) (2010) (R)
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Hoffa (Fox) (1992) (R)
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Norma Rae (Fox) (1978) (PG) 4 nominations; 2 awards
Halloween
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Casper’s Scare School (Classic Media) (2009) (NR)
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Aliens in the Attic (Fox) (2009) (PG)
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Goosebumps: Scary House (Fox) (1995) (NR)
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Goosebumps: The Ghost Next Door (Fox) (1995) (NR)
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A Troll in Central Park (Fox) (1994) (G)
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Edward Scissorhands (1990) (PG-13)
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The Omen (Fox) (1976) (2006) (R)
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Fox) (1975) (R)
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Young Frankenstein (Fox) (1974) (PG)
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Lady Frankenstein (New World Pictures) (1971) (R)
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“Thriller” (TV series) (Image Entertainment) (1962) (NR) Hosted by Boris Karloff
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See also Cult Favorites and Science Fiction
All Souls’ Day (Día de los Muertos)
• The Book of Life (Fox) (2014) (PG)
Veterans Day
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Come See the Paradise (Fox) (1990) (R)
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A Farewell to Arms (Fox) (1957) (NR)
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What Price Glory? (Fox) (1952) (NR)
Thanksgiving
• Dutch (Fox) (1991) (PG-13)
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Garfield Holiday Celebrations (Fox) (1989) (NR)
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Mouse on the Mayflower (Vision Video) (1968) (TV-G)
Chanukah
• Lamb Chop’s Special Chanukah (Classic Media) (1995) (NR)
Christmas
• Black Nativity (Fox) (2013) (PG)
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Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas (Hit
Entertainment) (2012) (NR)
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VeggieTales: Saint Nicholas (Big Idea) (2010) (NR)
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Deck the Halls (Fox) (2006) (PG)
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Legend of Frosty the Snowman (Classic Media) (2005) (NR)
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Joyeux Noel (Sony Pictures Classics) (2005) (PG-13)
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Mahalia Jackson Sings the Songs of Christmas (Xenon Entertainment) (2005) (NR)
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Barney's Christmas Star (Hit Entertainment) (2002) (NR)
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Jingle All the Way (Fox) (1996) (PG)
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Frosty Returns (Classic Media) (1992) (TV-G)
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Fox) (1992) (PG)
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Home Alone (Fox) (1990) (PG)
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Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (Classic Media) (1970) (NR)
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Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Classic Media) (1964) (TV-G)
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Frosty the Snowman (Classic Media) (1969) (TV-G)
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The Little Drummer Boy (Classic Media) (1968) (NR)
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Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol (Classic Media) (1962) (G)
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Miracle on 34th Street (Fox) (1947) (1994) (PG)
Independent Favorites
While the term “independent film” can be loosely defined, this distinction typically refers to films
with limited budgets and/or distribution. In recent years, with major studios developing their own
independent labels, the genre has seen increased accessibility and growing popularity among diverse
audiences.
Twentieth Century Fox / Fox Searchlight Pictures
• Birdman (2014) (R)
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The Counselor (2013) (R) Written by Cormac McCarthy
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Trance (2013) (R)
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Enough Said (2013) (PG-13)
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The Descendants (2011) (R) 2 Oscar nominations; Recipient, Best Adapted Screenplay
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Win Win (2011) (R)
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Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) (R)
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The Tree of Life (2011) (PG-13) Cannes Film Festival recipient:
Palme d’Or
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Black Swan (2010) (R) 5 Oscar nominations; Recipient, Best Actress
– Lead Role
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127 Hours (2010) (R) 6 Oscar nominations
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Cyrus (2010) (R)
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Conviction (2010) (R)
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Machete (2010) (R)
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Amelia (2009) (PG)
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(500) Days of Summer (2009) (PG-13) Independent Spirit Award recipient Best Screenplay
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The Wrestler (2008) (R) 2 Oscar nominations
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The Darjeeling Limited (2007) (R)
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The Savages (2007) (R) 2 Oscar nominations
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Juno (2007) (PG-13) 4 Oscar nominations; Best Original
Screenplay recipient
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Little Miss Sunshine (2006) (R) 4 Oscar nominations; 2 awards
including Best Original Screenplay
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The Last King of Scotland (2006) (R) 1 Oscar nomination;
Recipient, Best Actor – Lead Role
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Napoleon Dynamite (2004) (PG)
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Thirteen (2003) (R) 1 Oscar nomination
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Boys Don’t Cry (1999) (R) 2 Oscar nominations; 1 award
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Waking Ned Devine (1998) (PG)
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Barton Fink (Fox) (1991) (R)
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Raising Arizona (1987) (PG-13)
Sony Pictures Classics
• Whiplash (2014) (R)
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Foxcatcher (2014) (R)
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Blue Jasmine (2013) (PG-13) Directed by Woody Allen
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Before Midnight (2013) (R)
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Kill Your Darlings (2013) (R)
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To Rome with Love (2012) (R) Directed by Woody Allen
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A Dangerous Method (2011) (R)
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Midnight in Paris (2011) (PG-13) Directed by Woody Allen
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Another Year (2010) (PG-13)
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Barney’s Version (2010) (R) 1 Oscar nomination
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Please Give (2010) (R)
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You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) (R) Directed by Woody Allen
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Get Low (2009) (PG-13)
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Synecdoche, New York (Sony Pictures Classics) (2008) (R) Independent Spirit Award recipient
Best First Feature
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Rachel Getting Married (2008) (R) 1 Oscar nomination
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Frozen River (2008) (R) 2 Oscar nominations
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The Wackness (2008) (R)
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Junebug (2005) (R) 1 Oscar nomination
International & Foreign Language Films
While Sony Pictures Classics distributes a distinguished array of foreign films—often garnering
Oscar® wins for its spectacular titles and Fox Searchlight hold rights for numerous international titles
that have garnered worldwide acclaim. In addition, Eros International specializes in Bollywood
films.
Eros International
• Rockstar (India) (2011) (NR)
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Bol (India) (2011) (NR)
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (India) (2011)
(NR)
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Love Aaj Kal (India) (2009) (NR)
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Om Shanti Om (India) (2007) (PG-13)
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Ek Ajnabee (India) (2005) (NR)
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Devdas (India) (2002) (NR)
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Dil Se… (India) (1998) (NR) starring Shahrukh Khan
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Duplicate (India) (1998) (NR)
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…Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (India) (1997) (NR) starring Aishwarya Rai
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Bombay (India) (1995) (NR)
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Mr. India (India) (1987) (NR) starring Anil Kapoor
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Sholay (India) (1975) (NR)
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Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (India) (1970) (NR)
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Mother India (India) (1957) (NR)
Twentieth Century Fox / Fox Searchlight Pictures
• My Name is Khan (India) (2010) (PG-13)
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Slumdog Millionaire (UK) (2008) (R) 10 Oscar nominations; 8 awards including Best Picture
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Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna) (Mexico) (2007) (PG-13)
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Water (Canada) (2005) (PG-13) Oscar nominee: Best Foreign Language Film
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Separate Lies (UK) (2005) (R)
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Bend it Like Beckham (UK) (2002) (PG-13) Golden Globe
nominee: Best Motion Picture Comedy
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The Gods Must Be Crazy (South Africa) (1980) (PG)
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The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (Le Charme Discret de la
Bourgeoisie) (1972) (PG) 2 Oscar nominations; recipient Best
Foreign Language Film
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Walkabout (UK) (1971) (PG)
Sony Pictures Classics
• Coming Home (Gui lai) (China) (2014) (PG-13)
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Leviathan (Leviafan) (Russia) (2014) (R)
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Wild Tales (Relatos salvajes) (Argentina) (2014) (R)
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The Past (Le passé) (France) (2013) (R)
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The Lunchbox (Dabba) (India) (2013) (PG)
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The Invisible Woman (UK) (2013) (R)
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Rust and Bone (De rouille et d’os) (France) (2012) (R)
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Amour (Austria) (2012) (PG-13) Oscar recipient: Best Foreign Language Film
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Wadjda (Saudi Arabia) (2012) (PG)
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A Separation (Iran) (2011) (PG-13) Oscar recipient: Best Foreign Language Film
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Hysteria (UK) (2011) (R)
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The Skin I Live In (Spain) (2011) (R)
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Incendies (Canada) (2010) (R)
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In a Better World (Haevnen) (Denmark) (2010) (R) Oscar recipient: Best Foreign Language Film
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Of Gods and Men (Des hommes et des dieux)
(France) (2010) (PG-13)
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The Illusionist (L’illusionniste) (France) (2010)
(PG) Oscar nominee: Best Animated Feature
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A Prophet (Un Prophéte) (France) (2009) (R)
Oscar nominee: Best Foreign Language Film
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The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de sus Ojos)
(Argentina) (2009) (R) Oscar recipient: Best
Foreign Language Film
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The White Ribbon (Das Weisse Band – Eine Deutsche Kindergeschichte) (Germany) (2009) (R) 2
Oscar nominations
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Broken Embraces (Los Abrazos Rotos) (Spain) (2009) (R)
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Waltz With Bashir (Vals Im Bashir) (Israel) (2008) (R)
Oscar nominee: Best Foreign Language Film
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The Class (Entre les murs) (France) (2008) (PG-13) Oscar
nominee: Best Foreign Language Film
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The Counterfeiters (Die Fälscher) (Austria) (2007) (R) Oscar recipient: Best Foreign Language
Film
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12 (Russia) (2007) (PG-13) Oscar nominee: Best Foreign Language Film
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Persepolis (France) (2007) (PG-13) Oscar nominee: Animated Feature
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And When Did You Last See Your Father? (Ireland) (2007) (PG-13)
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The Band’s Visit (Bikur Ha-Tizmoret) (Israel) (2007) (PG-13) Cannes Film Festival recipient: Un
Certain Regard - Jury Coup de Coeur
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Molière (France) (2007) (PG-13) Recipient of four César Award nominations
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Volver (Spain) (2006) (R) Oscar nominee: Best Actress
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Curse of the Golden Flower (Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia) (China) (2006) (R)Oscar nominee:
Best Costume Design
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The Lives of Others (Das Leben Der Anderen) (Germany) (2006) (R) Oscar recipient: Best Foreign
Language Film
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The Child (L’enfant) (Belgium) (2005) (R) Cannes Film Festival recipient: Palme d’Or
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Merry Christmas (Joyeux Noel) (France) (2005) (PG-13) Oscar nominee: Best Foreign Language
Film
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Bad Education (La Mala Educación) (Spain) (2004) (R)
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House of Flying Daggers (Shi Mian Mai Fu) (China)
(2004) (PG-13) Oscar nominee: Best Cinematography
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3-Iron (Bin-jip) (Korea) (2004) (R)
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King Fu Hustle (China) (2004) (R) Golden Globe
nominee: Best Foreign Language Film
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Monsieur Ibrahim (Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Coran) (2003) (R)
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The Triplets of Belleville (Les Triplettes de Belleville) (2003) (PG-13) Oscar nominee: Best
Animated Feature
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Talk to Her (Hable Con Ella) (Spain) (2002) (R) 2 Oscar nominations; Best Original Screenplay
recipient
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wu
Hu Cang Long) (Taiwan) (2000) (PG-13)
10 Oscar nominations; 4 awards
including Best Foreign Language Film
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All About My Mother (Todo Sobre Mi Madre) (Spain) (1999) (R) Oscar recipient: Best Foreign
Language Film
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Run, Lola, Run (Lola Rennt) (Germany) (1999) (R) Sundance Film Festival recipient: Audience
Award
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My Life in Pink (Ma Vie en Rose) (France) (1997) (R)
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The Flower of My Secret (La Flor de mi Secreto) (Spain) (1995) (R)
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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios)
(Spain) (1988) (R) Oscar nominee: Best Foreign Language Film
LGBTQ
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer themes in film can be used to celebrate National
Coming Out Day or Pride events, support group discussion and clubs, and promote community
activities.
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Imagine Me & You (Fox) (2005) (R)
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Touch of Pink (Sony Pictures Classics) (2004) (R)
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Kissing Jessica Stein (Fox) (2001) (R)
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Boys Don’t Cry (Fox) (1999) (R)
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My Life in Pink (Sony Pictures Classics) (1997) (R)
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The Celluloid Closet (Sony Pictures Classics) (1995) (R)
Science Fiction
While the cold war and the space race made the 1950s the defining era for classic science fiction films,
this genre continues to dazzle modern day audiences. Aliens, monsters, and mutations are just some
of the themes you may encounter in a good science fiction flick.
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Prometheus (Fox) (2012) (R)
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In Time (Fox) (2011) (PG-13)
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Avatar (Fox) (2009) (PG-13)
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Aliens in the Attic (2009) (PG)
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The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008) (PG-13)
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Minority Report (Fox) (2002) (PG-13)
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“Futurama” (Fox) (1999) (TV-14)
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The X Files (Fox) (1998) (PG-13)
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The Abyss (Fox) (1989) (PG-13)
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Return of the Killer Tomatoes! (1988) (New World Pictures) (PG)
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Predator (Fox) (1987) (R)
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The Fly (Fox) (1958) (NR) (1986) (R)
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Aliens (Fox) (1986) (R)
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Cocoon (Fox) (1985) (PG-13)
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Alien (Fox) (1979) (R)
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Piranha (New World Pictures) (1978) (R)
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Planet of the Apes (Fox) (1968) (G) (2001) (PG-13)
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Return of the Fly (Fox) (1959) (NR)
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“The Twilight Zone” (TV series) (Image Entertainment) (1959) (TV-PG)
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Plan 9 from Outer Space (Image Entertainment) (1958) (NR)
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (Fox) (1951) (NR)
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“Tales of Tomorrow” (TV series) (Image Entertainment) (1951) (NR)
Television Programs
A variety of television programs are available for viewing under the Umbrella License. Children’s
programming ranges from modern favorites from Hit Entertainment to retro titles steeped in
nostalgia from Classic Media. Image Entertainment represents a few science fiction classics, and 20th
Century Fox boasts popular contemporary shows.
Children’s Television
• “Maya & Miguel” (Scholastic Entertainment) (2004) (TV-Y)
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“Angelina Ballerina” (Hit Entertainment) (2001) (TV-Y)
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“Clifford the Big Red Dog” (Scholastic Entertainment) (2000) (TV-Y)
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“Bob the Builder” (Hit Entertainment) (1999) (TV-Y)
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“The Magic School Bus” (Scholastic Entertainment)
(1994) (TV-Y)
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“Veggie Tales” (Big Idea, Inc.) (1993) (NR)
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“Barney & Friends” (Hit Entertainment) (1992) (TV-Y)
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“Lamb Chop’s Play-Along” (Classic Media) (1992) (TV-Y)
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“Pee-Wee’s Playhouse” (Image Entertainment) (1986) (TV-PG)
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“She-Ra: Princess of Power” (Classic Media) (1985) (TV-Y7)
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“Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” (Hit Entertainment) (1984) (TV-G)
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“He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” (Classic Media) (1983) (TV-Y7)
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“Casper the Friendly Ghost” (Classic Media) (1979) (NR)
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“Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids” (Classic Media) (1972) (TV-Y7)
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“The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo” (Classic Media) (1964) (NR)
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“The Bullwinkle Show” (Classic Media) (1961) (TV-G)
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“The Howdy Doody Show” (Image Entertainment) (1947) (NR)
Adult Television
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“Duck Dynasty” (A&E) (TV-PG)
•
“New Girl” (Fox) (2011) (TV-14) “Modern Family”
(Fox) (2009) (TV-PG)
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“Hoarders” (A&E) (2009) (TV-PG)
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“Pawn Stars” (History Channel) (2009) (TV-PG)
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“Ice Road Truckers” (History Channel) (2007) (TV-14)
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“Glee” (Fox) (2009) (TV-14)
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“Storm Chasers” (Discovery Channel) (2007) (TV-PG)
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“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (Fox) (2005) (TV-MA)
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“Bones” (Fox) (2005) (TV-14)
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“Deadliest Catch” (Discovery Channel) (2005) (TV-PG)
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“Dirty Jobs” (Discovery Channel) (2005) (TV-14)
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“Boston Legal” (Fox) (2004) (TV-PG)
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“MythBusters” (Discovery Channel) (2003) (TV-PG)
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“Arrested Development” (Fox) (2003) (TV-14)
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“The Bernie Mac Show” (Fox) (2001) (TV-PG)
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“Reba” (Fox) (2001) (TV-PG)
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“Malcolm in the Middle” (Fox) (2000) (TV-PG)
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“Family Guy” (Fox) (1999) (TV-14)
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“Futurama” (Fox) (1999) (TV-14)
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“King of the Hill” (Fox) (1997) (TV-14)
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“Modern Marvels” (History Channel) (1994) (TV-PG)
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“The X-Files” (Fox) (1993) (TV-14)
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“The Simpsons” (Fox) (1989) (TV-PG)
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“L.A. Law” (Fox) (1986) (NR)
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“Newhart” (Fox) (1982) (NR)
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“M*A*S*H” (Fox) (1972) (NR)
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“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” (Fox) (1970) (NR)
•
“Thriller” (Image Entertainment) (1962) (NR) Hosted by
Boris Karloff
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“The Twilight Zone” (Image Entertainment) (1959) (NR)
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“Tales of Tomorrow” (Image Entertainment) (1951) (NR)
Twentieth Century Fox Favorites
From the highest grossing motion picture of all time, to award-winning favorites, Twentieth Century
Fox has released many modern classics. Filled with memorable quotes and characters, these films are
sure to entertain.
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Penguins of Madagascar (2014) (PG)
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Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) (PG)
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) (PG)
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Rio 2 (2014) (G)
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Rio (2011) (G)
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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) (PG)
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) (PG)
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Night at the Museum (2006) (PG)
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Walking with Dinosaurs 3D (2013)
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The Croods (2013) (PG)
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Turbo (2013) (PG)
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Epic (2013) (PG)
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The Heat (2013) (R)
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A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) (R)
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Live Free or Die Hard (2007) (R)
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Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) (R)
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Die Hard 2 (1990) (R)
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Die Hard (1988) (R)
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Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) (PG)
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) (PG)
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Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) (PG)
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Ice Age (2002) (PG)
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) (G)
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) (PG)
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Alvin and The Chipmunks (2007) (PG)
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) (PG-13)
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Unstoppable (2010) (PG-13)
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The A-Team (2010) (PG-13)
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Tooth Fairy (2010) (PG)
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Avatar (2009) (PG-13)
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Aliens in the Attic (2009) (PG)
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Space Chimps (2008) (G)
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Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (2007) (G)
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Everyone’s Hero (2006) (G)
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Anastasia (1997) (G)
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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) (PG-13)
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The Sandlot (1993) (PG)
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Rookie of the Year (1993) (PG)
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My Cousin Vinny (1992) (R)
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FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) (G)
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Edward Scissorhands (1990) (PG-13)
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Say Anything… (1989) (PG-13)
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Working Girl (1988) (R)
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Big (1988) (PG)
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Die Hard (1988) (R)
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The Princess Bride (1987) (PG)
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Wall Street (1987) (R)
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Romancing the Stone (1984) (PG)
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Chariots of Fire (1981) (PG) 7 Oscar nominations; 4 awards including Best Picture
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Nine to Five (1980) (PG)
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Breaking Away (1979) (PG) 5 nominations; 1 award
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