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In the survival thriller film The Grey (2011), co-written, produced and directed by Joe Carnahan, John Ottway is a sharpshooter protecting staff from frequent grey wolf attacks at a remote Alaskan oil facility. After losing his wife to a terminal illness, Ottway becomes depressed and indifferent towards life. On his final day of work, he contemplates suicide before boarding a flight back to Anchorage with his coworkers. Unfortunately, the plane crashes in an icy wilderness and Ottway must survive alongside John Diaz, Jerome Talget, Pete Henwick, Todd Flannery, Jackson ...

The animated film, The Adventures of Tintin (2011), is based on Hergé’s comic book series of the same name. Set in 1938 Brussels, Belgium, it follows young journalist Tintin and his trusty dog Snowy as they explore an outdoor market. Despite being approached by Interpol officer Barnaby and ship collector Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine, both eager to purchase a miniature model of a ship called the Unicorn, Tintin manages to secure the item for himself. But upon returning home with the model, it is accidentally broken during a chase between Snowy and a cat. As Tintin searches for the missing pieces, he discovers a ...

Toy Story Toons: Small Fry (2011) is an American computer-animated short film written and directed by Angus MacLane. One evening at the fast-food chicken restaurant Poultry Palace, Bonnie is disappointed to receive a Zurg belt buckle as her kids’ meal toy instead of the Mini Buzz Lightyear she was hoping for. This happened because the restaurant had run out of Mini Buzz toys. In a nearby display cabinet, a Mini Buzz Lightyear expresses frustration to a Mini Zurg about never being played with, but Mini Zurg chooses to stay put. After finishing her meal, Bonnie heads over to play in the ball pit with Rex and Buzz ...

Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation (2011) is an animated short produced by Pixar and directed by Gary Rydstrom. Three months after Toy Story 3, Bonnie has winter break and plans to go to Hawaii with her family. The toys are looking forward to a relaxing week, but Ken and Barbie secretly hitch a ride in Bonnie’s backpack, hoping for a Hawaiian adventure. However, Bonnie leaves them in her room instead, much to Ken’s dismay when he realizes their destination is not Hawaii. Barbie tells Woody that Ken had planned for their first kiss at sunset on a beach, inspired by a travel brochure of Hawaii.

The direct-to-DVD animated comedy horror-mystery, Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare (2010), is the fifteenth installment in the Scooby-Doo series. This time, Scooby-Doo and the gang are heading to Fred’s old summer camp, Camp Little Moose, to work as counselors for the season. However, upon arrival, they find only Burt, the head counselor, and John Knudsen, the local forest ranger. The camp appears deserted due to rumors of a legendary figure called the Woodsman scaring away all the kids. Burt is ready to close down the camp until Fred persuades him to keep it open while they investigate. As night falls, the Woodsman resurfaces and demands that everyone ...

The drama film, The Way (2010), was directed, produced and written by Emilio Estevez and stars Martin Sheen. After the tragic loss of his estranged son Daniel in a storm while walking the Camino de Santiago, American ophthalmologist Dr. Thomas Avery travels to France. Initially intending to retrieve his son’s body, Tom is moved by grief and decides to honor Daniel’s memory by embarking on the ancient spiritual trail where he passed away, carrying his ashes with him. Along the way, Tom encounters others who are also seeking greater meaning in their lives. Among ...

Buried (2010) is an intense survival thriller directed by Rodrigo Cortés. The film follows American civilian Paul Conroy, played by Ryan Reynolds, who finds himself trapped in a wooden coffin with minimal supplies after being ambushed by terrorists while working in Iraq. As he tries to piece together his situation, he realizes he has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom by his captor Jabir. With only a Zippo lighter, pen, and BlackBerry phone at his disposal, Paul desperately tries to contact help but receives no assistance from 911, the FBI, or his employer. Faced ...

The survival drama, 127 Hours (2010), was written and directed by Danny Boyle. In April of 2003, experienced hiker Aron Ralston sets out on a solo trip in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park without telling anyone. While on his journey, he meets two lost hikers named Kristi and Megan and helps them find their way. During their time together, they stumble upon an underground pool and spend the afternoon enjoying it. The girls invite Aron to a party the next night and he happily agrees before saying goodbye. Continuing through Bluejohn Canyon, Aron comes across an 800-pound boulder that suddenly breaks loose while he ...

Toy Story 3 (2010) is a popular animated movie by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film follows Andy Davis, who is now almost an adult at the age of 17 and getting ready to start college. Having not played with his toys for many years, only a select few remain: Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bullseye, Rex, Slinky, Hamm, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, the Aliens and three toy soldiers. Before leaving for school, Andy decides to bring Woody with him and packs up the rest of his beloved toys in a garbage bag to be stored in the attic. However, a mix-up occurs when Andy’s mother mistakes the bag for trash. The toys then find themselves on an ...

Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo (2009) is a direct-to-DVD animated comedy horror mystery fantasy film, and the fourteenth entry in a series of direct-to-video animated films based upon the Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. One night, while investigating a new case at a factory, Velma receives a call from her mother about her younger sister Madelyn. Apparently, there have been sightings of a giant griffin in the woods near Madelyn’s college for magicians. The gang decides to head to the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy, an old Irish castle where Madelyn studies. Upon arrival, they meet the academy’s owner, Whirlen Merlin, his brother Marlon acting as ...

Tidal Wave (2009) is a disaster film from South Korea helmed by JK Youn. Local Haeundae District resident Man-sik suffers the tragic loss of Yeon-hee’s father while out at sea during the 2004 tsunami, due to an error in judgement. This causes him to distance himself from Yeon-hee, who manages an unlicensed seafood establishment, despite her efforts to build a relationship. Dong-choon and Seung-hyun’s grandmother become involved in illicit activities with Seung-hyun to earn quick cash, but are eventually apprehended by the authorities. In the meantime, Man-sik prepares for a marriage proposal to Yeon-hee. ...

The American animated adventure comedy film, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), was created by Blue Sky Studios and released by 20th Century Fox. While Ellie is pregnant, Manny becomes fixated on ensuring a perfect and safe life for both her and their soon-to-be-born child. He does not want them to suffer the same fate as his previous wife and child, causing him to distance himself from Diego. However, Diego is struggling with the idea of leaving the herd as he feels he is losing his skills as a hunter and is not suited for family life. Meanwhile, Sid also desires a family of his own and stumbles upon an icy cave where he discovers three seemingly abandoned eggs. ...

The Christmas special, Merry Madagascar (2009), was first aired on NBC on November 17, 2009. It features the beloved characters from the Madagascar film series and is set between the first and second movies. After two months have passed since their previous adventure, Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria attempt to return to New York City in a hot air balloon. However, their plans are foiled by the lemurs who mistake them for the “Marauding Red Night Goblin” that visits their island every year. This leads to a chaotic situation as the “Goblin” showers coals over the island. In an effort to stop it, Alex shoots it down and discovers that it ...

Wes Anderson directed Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), an American stop-motion animated comedy film. While pilfering Berk’s Squab Farm, our cunning protagonist sets off a fox trap, inadvertently trapping himself and his wife Felicity. In the midst of their escape, she reveals her pregnancy and implores her husband to find a less hazardous job. He agrees and two human years (12 fox years) later, the Fox family, now including their son Ash, is residing in a cozy hole. Despite warnings from their lawyer Clive Badger about the dangers of being close to three farmers – Walt Boggis, Nate Bunce, and Frank Bean – Mr. ...

Up (2009) is a well-loved American animated comedy-drama adventure film from Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. Young Carl Fredricksen greatly admires famous explorer Charles Muntz, who was discredited after his discovery of a supposed giant bird skeleton from Paradise Falls in South America was deemed fraudulent. Despite this setback, Muntz remains determined to find a living specimen at the Falls and returns there soon after. ‘clubhouse’ (an abandoned home in their neighborhood) to a cliff near Paradise Falls. Eventually, Carl and Ellie get married and settle into the clubhouse, where they both work at the city zoo – Carl as a ...

Angels & Demons (2009) is an American mystery thriller film directed by Ron Howard and written by Akiva Goldsman and David Koepp, adapted from Dan Brown’s novel of the same name. Following the sudden death of Pope Pius XVI, the Catholic Church prepares for the papal conclave to elect his successor in Vatican City. During this time, Father Patrick McKenna serves as temporary ruler of the Vatican as Camerlengo. Meanwhile, scientists Father Silvano Bentivoglio and Dr. ...

Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Sword (2008) is an animated film that follows the beloved mystery-solving gang as they travel to Tokyo. At a museum of ancient history, Mr. Takagawa and Kenji witness the resurrection of the evil Black Samurai, an ancient warrior whose armor was meant to be displayed in the museum’s newest exhibit. When Daphne receives an invitation to compete in a martial arts tournament at Miss Mirimoto’s prestigious academy, the gang joins her on their adventure. While there, they meet Daphne’s friend Miyumi, who explains the challenges of winning the tournament and being accepted into the school. During her battles, Daphne impresses ...

The Penguins of Madagascar (2008–2015) is a collaborative effort between DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon, featuring familiar faces from the animated film Madagascar: Skipper, Rico, Kowalski, Private, King Julien, Maurice, Mort, Mason, and Phil. Joining the gang are new characters Marlene and zookeeper Alice. This marks the first partnership between Nicktoons and DreamWorks Animation, with executive producers Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle at the helm. The duo also created Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and Disney Channel’s Kim Possible. A group of penguins, including Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private, reside ...

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) is a comedic animated film from DreamWorks Animation SKG and PDI/DreamWorks, distributed by Paramount Pictures. In Kenya, Zuba, the alpha lion, attempts to teach his son Alakay how to fight, but Alakay’s true passion lies in dancing. However, rival lion Makunga challenges Zuba for his title. During their confrontation, poachers capture Alakay and place him in a crate. Zuba pursues them but is injured by a gunshot to the ear. The crate eventually finds its way to New York City where the young lion is renamed Alex and grows up at the Central Park Zoo. Here he meets his lifelong friends: Marty, Melman, and Gloria. After their ...

Largo Winch (2008) is a French action thriller film based on the Belgian comic book of the same name. In Hong Kong, Nerio Winch, the owner and majority shareholder of W-Group, is murdered by an unknown assailant on his yacht, the Neretva. The following day, the board of directors for W-Group meets with Ann Ferguson, Nerio’s trusted associate, to discuss the matter. It is revealed that Nerio had a secret son named Largo Winch who was raised by a French-Croatian family and kept hidden from everyone until his recent discovery. Skepticism arises among the members but they decide to bring Largo in to determine if he truly is Nerio’s heir. Meanwhile, Largo is in ...