MOVIES & SPECIALS
Anger Management
After a misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control, a judge orders mild-mannered businessman DAVE BUZNIK (Adam
Sandler, “Spanglish,” “50 First Dates”) to attend anger management sessions run by the confrontational and abrasive DR. BUDDY RYDELL
(Jack Nicholson “About Schmidt,” “A Few Good Men”). Dave reluctantly accepts the doctor’s counseling, but after another mishap, Buddy
steps up his aggressive, unorthodox treatments by moving in with Dave. As Buddy wreaks havoc on every aspect of Dave’s life, he must
decide whether to crawl back into his shell or finally stand up for himself. Peter Segal directed from a screenplay by David Dorfman;
domestic box office exceeded $134 million. From Revolution Studios; Adam Sandler, Allen Covert, Tim Herlihy, Todd Garner and John L.
Jacobs, executive producers.
Austin Powers in Goldmember
It’s all groovy, baby, in the third installment of the popular franchise featuring that swinging international man of mystery, AUSTIN POWERS (Mike Myers, “Shrek”). Austin’s arch-nemesis, DR. EVIL (Myers), and MINI-ME (Verne Troyer, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”),
still bent on world domination, escape from prison and join forces with a new villain, GOLDMEMBER (also Myers). Their latest scheme
involves a plan to kidnap NIGEL POWERS (Michael Caine, “The Cider House Rules”), who is Austin’s beloved father and England’s most
renowned spy. Austin travels back through time to 1975 and teams up with his old flame, streetwise and stylish detective FOXXY CLEOPATRA (Beyoncé Knowles, “The Pink Panther”). Austin and Foxxy must find a way to save Nigel and stop Dr. Evil and Goldmember from their
mischievous mayhem. AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER was directed by Jay Roach and written by Mike Myers and Michael McCullers.
Domestic box office totaled $213 million. From New Line Cinema; Toby Emmerich and Richard Brener, executive producers.
MOVIES & SPECIALS
Barbershop
This touching ensemble comedy stars Ice Cube (“XXX: State of the Union”) as CALVIN, the frustrated owner of a struggling neighborhood
barbershop on Chicago’s South Side. Calvin views the shop, a hub of conversation and gossip that he’s inherited from his father, as nothing but a burden and a waste of his time. But after selling the barbershop to a local loan shark, Calvin begins to realize its importance in
maintaining his father’s vision and legacy. Tim Story directed from the screenplay by Mark Brown, Don D. Scott and Marshall Todd. From
MGM Pictures; Matt Alvarez and Larry Kennar, executive producers.
Daddy Day Care
After failing to excite the public about vegetable cereal, CHARLIE (Eddie Murphy, “Dr. Dolittle,” “The Nutty Professor”) and PHIL (Jeff Garlin,
“Fun with Dick and Jane”) are fired from their high-profile advertising jobs. That means no more expensive day care for their sons at the
exclusive Chapman Academy, run by the harsh taskmistress GWYNETH HARRIDAN (Anjelica Huston, “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Prizzi’s
Honor”). Unable to find new jobs, the stay-at-home dads have an idea: start their own day care center. After all, if they can handle taking care of two kids, how much harder could it be to supervise 10? As things turn out, much harder than they ever imagined – especially when Miss Harridan finds out about the success of Daddy Day Care and plots to run them out of business. Steve Carr directed from
the screenplay by Geoff Rodkey; domestic box office totaled $104 million. From Revolution Studios; Heidi Santelli, Dan Kolsrud and Joe
Roth, executive producers.
MOVIES & SPECIALS
Darkness Falls
One hundred fifty years ago in the town of Darkness Falls, a kindly woman named Matilda Dixon was savagely slaughtered after being
unjustly accused of a heinous crime. Some say her vengeful spirit still hovers over the town today. One of the believers is KYLE (Chaney
Kley, “Legally Blonde”), who managed to escape Matilda’s evil spirit on the night his mother was brutally murdered. Now, 12 years later,
Kyle returns home to Darkness Falls. He must confront his troubled past and save his childhood sweetheart, CAITLIN (Emma Caulfield,
“Bandwagon,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), and her 9-year-old brother, MICHAEL (Lee Cormie, “The Situation Room”), from Matilda’s evil
clutches. Jonathan Liebesman directed DARKNESS FALLS from a screenplay by Joseph Harris, John Fasano and James Vanderbilt. From
Revolution Studios; Derek Dauchy and Louis Arkoff, executive producers.
The Hot Chick
JESSICA SPENCER (Rachel McAdams, “The Notebook”), an unpleasant, mean-spirited teen, is convinced she has the perfect life. She’s
the hottest, most popular girl in high school, captain of the cheerleading squad and dating the dreamy quarterback. But she gets a big
dose of reality when, thanks to a pair of mystical earrings stolen from an occult shop, she wakes up in the body of a 30-year-old man –
a petty crook named CLIVE (Rob Schneider, “50 First Dates”). Jessica quickly discovers that trading on your looks isn’t so easy when
you’re a girl who constantly needs a shave. And until she figures out how to change herself back, Jessica must find a way to win the
Cheer Competition, go to the prom and get her boyfriend back – all while she’s still a guy. In the process, she learns some important lessons about life, including how shallow and self-absorbed hers has been. Directed by Tom Brady and written by Tom Brady and Rob
Schneider, THE HOT CHICK is from Touchstone Pictures; Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo and Guy Riedel, executive producers.
MOVIES & SPECIALS
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
Having conquered Harvard Law School, effervescent, pink-loving ELLE WOODS (Reese Witherspoon, “Vanity Fair,” “Sweet Home
Alabama”) is now a rising young lawyer at a prestigious firm, balancing a demanding career with preparations for her wedding to EMMETT
(Luke Wilson, “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle”). But when Elle finds out that family members of Bruiser, her beloved pet Chihuahua, are
being used as cosmetics test subjects by one of her firm’s own clients, she stands up for the dogs’ rights – and is promptly fired.
Committed to her cause, Elle heads to Washington, DC, to find Bruiser’s biological birth parent and work as an aide to Congresswoman
VICTORIA RUDD (Sally Field, “Forrest Gump,” “Norma Rae”). SID (Bob Newhart, “Elf”), a friendly and wise hotel doorman, is among the
few who help Elle learn to play the game of Washington politics. As she fights to pass a bill to prevent animal testing, Elle eventually
inspires those around her to find voices of their own. Charles Herman-Wurmfeld directed from a screenplay by Kate Kondell. From MGM
Pictures; Reese Witherspoon, executive producer.
Mona Lisa Smile
In 1953, novice art history professor KATHERINE WATSON (Julia Roberts, “Closer,” “Erin Brockovich”) leaves her native California to take a
teaching post at the prestigious, all-female Wellesley College, where academics are important but success is measured by “how well” the
students marry. When the free-spirited Katherine encourages her students to think more independently, she runs afoul of the conservative
faculty and alumnae. One of her students, the recently married, upper-crust BETTY WARREN (Kirsten Dunst, “Eternal Sunshine of the
Spotless Mind,” “Spider-Man”), becomes a formidable adversary when Katherine persuades Betty’s best friend, JOAN BRANDWYN (Julia
Stiles, “The Bourne Supremacy”), to apply to Yale Law School. As Katherine’s students struggle to define themselves in a world that already
has defined them, Katherine learns to chart a different course for herself as well. Mike Newell directed MONA LISA SMILE from a screenplay by Lawrence Konner and Mark D. Rosenthal. From Columbia Pictures and Revolution Studios; Joe Roth, executive producer.
MOVIES & SPECIALS
School of Rock
Guitarist DEWEY FINN (Jack Black, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”) just got fired from his own rock band. To make matters
worse, Dewey’s roommate, NED SCHNEEBLY (Mike White, “The Good Girl”), is being hounded by his girlfriend, PATTY (Sarah Silverman,
“There’s Something About Mary”), to get Dewey to cough up the rent money he owes. So what does an unemployed wannabe rock star
do for cash? In this case, he impersonates a substitute teacher and turns a class of fifth-graders into high-voltage rock-‘n’-rollers. ROSALIE MULLINS (Joan Cusack, “High Fidelity”), the private school’s uptight and skeptical principal, keeps an eye on the “new sub” but doesn’t know he’s secretly preparing the kids for the Battle of the Bands. SCHOOL OF ROCK was directed by Richard Linklater and written by
Mike White. From Paramount Pictures; Steven Nicolaides and Scott Aversano, executive producers.
Undercover Brother
With a funky sense of style, a smooth way with the ladies and a hunger for justice, UNDERCOVER BROTHER (Eddie Griffin, “Deuce Bigalow:
Male Gigolo”) is the Robin Hood of the ‘hood, ready to give the downtrodden a hand and fight The Powers That Be. His big opportunity
arrives when a sinister underground movement unleashes a terrifying top-secret weapon: an irresistibly packaged hallucinogenic drug
that will reduce the entire population to mindless zombies. The good guys of the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D. are braced for a showdown, but
they know that for a fight this big, they must produce their own secret weapon: the one crime-fighter cool enough to infiltrate the enemy
on the streets or between the sheets. So Undercover Brother trades in his Afro, shades and platforms for khakis, horn-rims and penny
loafers to pose as preppy nerd Anton Jackson at a multinational conglomerate. While “Anton” and his sassy partner, SISTAH GIRL
(Aunjanue Ellis, “Ray”), try to find out what’s going on, the conspiracy leader’s ruthless right arm, MR. FEATHER (Chris Kattan, “A Night at
the Roxbury”), discovers their deception and dispatches his own sexy secret weapon, PENELOPE SNOW (Denise Richards, “The World is
Not Enough”). Directed by Malcolm D. Lee, UNDERCOVER BROTHER is based on UrbanEntertainment.com’s popular website series. John
Ridley and Michael McCullers wrote the screenplay from a story by John Ridley. From Universal Pictures; John Ridley, Bill Carraro and
Kim Roth, executive producers.
MOVIES & SPECIALS
X2: X-Men United
In this sequel to “X-Men,” the mutants continue their struggle against a society that fears and distrusts them. Their cause becomes even
more desperate following a devastating attack by an unforeseen enemy possessing extraordinary powers. The shocking attack prompts
a public outcry against mutants, including renewed support for a law that would require them to be registered. WILLIAM STRYKER (Brian
Cox, “The Bourne Supremacy,” “Troy”), a military leader rumored to have experimented on mutants – possibly including LOGAN/WOLVERINE (Hugh Jackman, “Van Helsing,” “X-Men”) – is among the most vocal supporters of the legislation. As Logan/Wolverine searches for
clues to his origin, Stryker puts into motion a plan to eradicate the “freaks” and begins an offensive on the X-Men mansion and school.
MAGNETO (Ian McKellen, “Lord of the Rings”), having escaped from his plastic prison, forms an unlikely alliance with PROFESSOR
CHARLES XAVIER (Patrick Stewart, “Star Trek: Nemesis”) and the X-Men to stop Stryker. With the fates of Xavier, mankind and mutantkind in their hands, the X-Men face their most dangerous mission yet. Bryan Singer directed X2: X-MEN UNITED from a screenplay by
Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris and David Hayter, based on a story by Bryan Singer and David Hayter. Domestic box office surpassed $214
million. From 20th Century Fox; Tom DeSanto, Bryan Singer, Avi Arad and Stan Lee, executive producers.
XXX
Vin Diesel (“The Chronicles of Riddick”) stars as XANDER “XXX” CAGE, a notorious underground thrill-seeker heretofore deemed untouchable by the law. But when NSA Agent AUGUSTUS GIBBONS (Samuel L. Jackson, “Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the
Sith”) wants to infiltrate a Russian crime ring, he knows there’s only one man for the job. Gibbons makes a deal with XXX, offering him
freedom from prosecution if he’ll use his prodigious athletic prowess and attitude to go undercover. Entrusted with this dangerous covert
mission, XXX must combat a clever and ruthless enemy far beyond the scope of his experience. Rob Cohen directed XXX from a screenplay by Rich Wilkes; domestic box office totaled $141 million.. From Columbia Pictures and Revolution Studios; Arne L. Schmidt, Vin
Diesel, Todd Garner and George Zakk, executive producers.
MOVIES & SPECIALS
The 2005 Billboard Music Awards
Featuring performances and appearances by chart-topping artists, THE 2005 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS honors this year’s No. 1 artists
and songs as determined by actual performance on Billboard’s music charts. As the only music awards show honoring those artists who
are truly No. 1, the BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the record-buying, Internet-downloading and radio-listening public’s favorite
songs, albums and performers, creating a true souvenir of the year in music. The BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS has been televised exclusively on FOX since the show’s inception in 1990. Billboard, now in its 110th year, is the world’s premier music industry publication and
a diverse brand-licensing platform.
The 2005 Teen Choice Awards
The 2005 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS celebrates the hottest teen icons in film, TV, music, sports and fashion – as chosen by American teens
themselves. The coolest stars will receive coveted Teen Choice surfboard awards in categories such as Choice Breakout TV Show, Choice
Movie Chemistry, Choice Reality/Variety Show, Choice Breakout Artist, Choice Male Hottie, Choice Female Athlete, Choice Liplock and
Choice TV Sidekick. Featuring musical performances by some of today’s hottest pop stars, the special will air in the summer.
MOVIES & SPECIALS
37th NAACP Image Awards
The 37th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS celebrates the accomplishments of people of color working in the fields of literature, music, television
and film. The awards also honor individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. Founded in 1909, the
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. The organization’s half-million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in
their communities and monitor equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.