Filmmaker Matt Liston's docu-comedy CHASING OCTOBER chronicles his crusade to take the Chicago Cubs to the World Series by any means necessary. Director Liston quits his job and decides that by making a documentary about the team during the 2003 season, he can singlehandedly will them to the post-season. The film is a hilarious must-see that will bring joy to all Cubs fans. Featuring appearances by Bernie Mac, Gary Sinise, Joe Mantegna, Jeff Garlin, and Larry King, and including songs by Chicago musicians Billy Corgan and Sunday Morning Chameleon, as well as the distinguished voice of Chicago news legend Bill Kurtis. The film opens Friday, March 16 exclusively at the Harkins Camelview Theater (7001 East Highland Avenue, Scottsdale AZ 85251, ph 480-947-8778) and in Chicago theaters on Friday, March 23.

Charlie Nash (Nate Richert, Sabrina the Teenage Witch) is an expert video game tester whose life has become unbearable after the tragic shooting of his girlfriend Kate (Danielle Fishel, Boy Meets World). Finding no comfort in his friends or job, Charlie loses himself in video games. After receiving a mysterious test game in the mail, he immerses himself in its amazingly realistic, 3-D fantasy universe. However, Charlie soon learns this virtual world is very real, as he’s plunged into a perilous, life-and-death battle against the game from which there is little chance of escape - or survival. In this pulse-pounding, effects-packed, sci-fi thriller, the only way out is to win. DVD special features include Making of Gamebox 1.0 featurette, audio commentary with directors David Hillenbrand and Scott Hillenbrand, co-executive producer John Coven and editor Dave O’Brien, bloopers/gag reel, and deleted/extended scenes with optional commentary.

Gamebox 1.0
Lionsgate, streeting April 10
$26.98

Beginning March 19, television fans can watch England’s Henry VIII as never seen before with a free download of the first episode of Showtime’s new series The Tudors from Movielink. Premiering April 1 on the cable network, the series stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Henry VIII – young, sexy, captivating, romantic and infinitely more complex than he’s usually depicted! Brimming with visual details and the sultriness of Tudor England, The Tudors reveals the untold story of the beloved tyrant whose reign was marked by treachery, betrayal and intrigue.

Movielink users will also get an exclusive look at the dangerous world of the American glider pilot, in Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots Of WWII. Narrated by Hal Holbrook and containing rare footage and photographs, this compelling documentary reveals the critical role gliders played and illustrates the men who repeatedly risked their lives landing deep within enemy-held territories, often in complete darkness, using only a stopwatch to navigate. Beginning March 16, users will be able to rent or purchase this extraordinary title via Movielink before the DVD is released March 20.

The Oscars celebrated the fresh new faces of Hollywood and honored the classic film vets -- Scorsese finally got his golden trophy and indie films like Little Miss Sunshine got their acclaim too. Movielink has many of the nominated and winning films such as The Departed, Little Miss Sunshine, Babel, and Half Nelson all available now for download to own on Movielink.com.

Now movie lovers can see what all the fuss was about without ever leaving the comfort of their home. And if your favorite part of the Oscar telecast happened to be the charming vocals of Will Ferrell and Jack Black, make sure to visit Movielink.com where their funny faces can be seen in Stranger than Fiction, and Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny. Both films will be available to purchase for only $14.99!

** Editor's Note: To access MovieLink, you must be running Windows 2000 or XP. Users whose systems run on Mac OS, Linux, Windows 98 or ME are out of luck.

Just in time for the real thing, National Lampoon is gonna give you an idea of how to do Spring Break right! What better way to do that than have the smokin’ hot Nikki Ziering as your guide? Beginning March 13th, Nikki will take you to destinations like Las Vegas, South Padre, and Cabo to show you all the fun you should be having. This DVD has everything a Spring Break party animal needs: Sex, Music, Dancing, Comedy, and… More Sex!

View the trailer (Quicktime)

View a clip from the Vegas segment (Quicktime)

For more info, visit the official site

In Man of the Year, Robin Williams plays presidential candidate Tom Dobbs, whose one-liner soundbites are worth their weight in political gold. Now, here's the test: Can you tell the difference between quotes by Mr. Dobbs and ones extolled by some of history's most notable policitians?

Test your politicial saavy

And don't forget to pick up a copy of Man of the Year on February 20 from Universal.

Director Robert Zemekis is returning to the House of Mouse for what could be the next big film franchise -- Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars. Piecing together several different reports, it appears that Zemekis is on the verge of taking motion-capture technology to the next level (something Disney itself has been doing with franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean) and Pixar may hold the key to making it happen.

Source: Brendon Connelly @ Film Ick, Variety

Paramount Pictures has set Thursday, May 22, 2008 for the release of the next Indiana Jones movie, which the studio is now officially referring to as the Fourth Installment of the Indiana Jones Adventures. The picture maintains the Memorial Day weekend release strategy of the last two Indiana Jones movies, and it mirrors the last two 'Star Wars' movies and 'The Matrix Reloaded' with its Thursday launch.

Source: Box Office Mojo

Here's your chance to vote in the Fifth Annual Rondo Awards for Excellence in Horror.

Vote today!

The deadline is March 10, 2007.

John McClane (Bruce Willis) takes on an Internet-based terrorist organization who is systematically shutting down the United States. Directed by Underworld's Len Weisman.

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