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Agnès Merlet directs the fantasy thriller film, Hideaways (2011), written by Nick Murphy. Starring Rachel Hurd-Wood and Harry Treadaway, it is a co-production between France, Ireland, and Sweden. James Furlong comes from a long line of family members with strange abilities. His grandfather, Charlie, would go temporarily blind at the thought of sex while his father, Philip, could shut off electrical devices when frightened. Despite a tumultuous birth resulting in the death of ...

Sucker Punch (2011), an American psychological fantasy action film, is the directorial debut of Zack Snyder and was co-written by him and Steve Shibuya. The story follows a young woman named Babydoll who accidentally shoots her sister while trying to defend herself from their abusive stepfather. After discovering that their mother left everything to her daughters in her will, the stepfather has Babydoll institutionalized under false pretenses and bribes orderly Blue Jones to have her undergo a lobotomy. In a state of delusion, Babydoll imagines the asylum as a brothel ...

Midnight in Paris (2011) is a fantasy comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen. Disillusioned screenwriter Gil Pender and his fiancée Inez, along with her affluent parents, take a vacation in Paris in 2010. Gil, working on his debut novel about a man in a nostalgia shop, becomes enamored with the artistic history of the city, specifically the Lost Generation of the 1920s. He dreams of making a permanent move there, but Inez dismisses his desires. During their trip, they meet Inez’s friend Paul and his wife Carol. Paul confidently discusses French history, much to Gil’s annoyance but Inez’s ...

The animated adventure comedy film, Puss in Boots (2011), was produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The title character is an anthropomorphic cat who speaks Spanish and is known for his signature boots. After becoming a fugitive, he is determined to reclaim his lost honor. One night, he discovers that the notorious Jack and Jill have the magic beans he has been searching for. These beans are said to lead to a giant’s castle and its precious golden goose eggs. However, when Puss tries to steal the beans from their hideout, he is interrupted by another cat named Kitty Softpaws. As it turns out, she was also hired by Humpty ...

Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011) is an American animated short by DreamWorks Animation, helmed by Tom Owens. It hit shelves on DVD and Blu-ray on November 15th of that year, along with an accompanying short called Book of Dragons. As the winter holiday Snoggletog approaches in Berk, all the dragons unexpectedly take off, leaving everyone in distress – except for Toothless. Unable to fly alone, Toothless receives a new artificial wing from Hiccup as a gesture of kindness, granting him freedom as well. Days later, Meatlug – who Fishlegs had been secretly keeping tethered – escapes and accidentally takes ...

The 17-minute short film, Book of Dragons (2011), was released on November 15, 2011 on DVD and Blu-ray alongside Gift of the Night Fury. It is based on How to Train Your Dragon and features Hiccup, Astrid, Fishlegs, Toothless and Gobber. In this short, they share the legend of the Book of Dragons and reveal exclusive training tips for never-before-seen dragons in a total of 14 different species. These dragons are divided into 7 classes: Stoker (Terrible Terror, Monstrous Nightmare), Boulder (Gronckle, Whispering Death), Fear (Hideous Zippleback, Snaptrapper), Sharp (Deadly Nadder, Timberjack), Tidal (Scauldron, Thunderdrum), Mystery (Changewing, ...

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), the fantasy swashbuckler film directed by Rob Marshall, marks a change in leadership for the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. For this installment, Jerry Bruckheimer produces while Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio write, drawing inspiration from Tim Powers’ novel On Stranger Tides and connecting to previous films At World’s End (2007) and the first ...

Hugo (2011), an adventure drama directed and produced by Martin Scorsese, follows the story of a boy who lives alone in the Gare Montparnasse railway station in Paris during the 1930s. The film, adapted from Brian Selznick’s novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret, centers on Hugo’s journey as he becomes involved in a mystery surrounding his father’s automaton and renowned filmmaker Georges Méliès. After his father’s tragic death, twelve-year-old Hugo is taken in by his uncle Claude, an alcoholic who works at the museum. While living with him, Hugo discovers a broken automaton and together they ...

In the fantasy film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), directed by David Yates from a screenplay by Steve Kloves, our hero must seek help from the goblin Griphook after burying Dobby. With Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger by his side, Harry suspects a Horcrux is hidden in Bellatrix Lestrange’s vault at Gringotts bank. Griphook agrees to assist them, on the condition that he receives the Sword of Gryffindor in return. Ollivander informs Harry that two wands previously belonging to Bellatrix and Draco Malfoy were taken from Malfoy Manor; sensing a ...

Game of Thrones (2011–2019), an American fantasy drama TV series by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO, is based on George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels. Filmed in various locations like the UK, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, and Spain, it first aired on April 17th, 2011 and ended on May 19th, 2019 with a total of 73 episodes across eight seasons. Set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, the show boasts a diverse cast and follows multiple storylines. Critics and ...

The American fantasy comedy family film, Tooth Fairy (2010), directed by Michael Lembec, follows the story of Derek Thompson, a minor league ice hockey player with the nickname ‘Tooth Fairy’. Due to his aggressive playing style, he often knocks out opposing players’ teeth. One night, he takes a dollar from his girlfriend’s young daughter’s lost tooth and tells her that the tooth fairy isn’t real. Soon after, he finds a magical Summons under his pillow, giving him wings and transporting him to the world of tooth fairies. There, he meets his caseworker Tracy and head fairy Lily, who he ...

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–2013) is an American animated show and the eleventh incarnation of the famous Scooby-Doo franchise by Hanna-Barbera. Unlike its predecessors, this series does not air on Saturday mornings. It follows the adventures of Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, Shaggy Rogers and their beloved dog, Scooby-Doo. This group of teenage detectives reside in Crystal Cove, a small town that prides itself on being the ‘Most Hauntedest Place on Earth’. The town’s reputation for ghostly sightings and mysterious disappearances has made it a popular tourist destination. However, this does not sit well with the adults ...

Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010) is a fantasy animated/live-action film directed and co-written by Luc Besson. It is based on the fourth book in the Arthur children’s books series by Besson and was shot back-to-back with its predecessor. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, it was a box-office success in France. However, due to the previous films’ under-performance worldwide, it resulted in significant losses for EuropaCorp. In the United States, it was released directly to video, while in the United Kingdom and Ireland, it was ...

Introducing Prep & Landing: Operation: Secret Santa (2010), a sequel to the 2009 Christmas special produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers. This animated short premiered on ABC on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Wayne and Lanny, now partners, receive a call from Magee to meet with a top-secret contact for their latest mission. The duo is tasked with retrieving a box from Santa’s hidden workshop. Utilizing their advanced gadgets from the previous film, they sneak into Santa’s office while he sleeps. Thanks to ...

Day & Night (2010) is an American animated short film, which marked Teddy Newton’s directorial debut and was produced by Pixar. The story follows two characters, known as Day and Night. Inside Day, we see a sun in the center of the day scene, while inside Night we see a moon in the center of the night scene. These settings represent typical events that take place during the respective periods, often reflecting the emotions and actions of Day or Night. For instance, when Day is happy, a rainbow appears inside him, while Night expresses happiness through fireworks. When Day ...

Adventure Time (2010–2018) is an animated TV show about a boy named Finn and his best friend, Jake, who can transform into any shape. Created by Pendleton Ward and produced by Frederator Studios for Cartoon Network, the show takes place in a post-apocalyptic world called the Land of Ooo. This land was destroyed by the Mushroom War, a nuclear disaster that occurred 1,000 years before the series. According to Ward, Finn is a ‘fiery little kid with strong morals’, while Jake’s character is based on Bill Murray’s Tripper Harrison from Meatballs. Although he may seem care-free, Jake always offers Finn ...

Hereafter (2010), directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood, is an American drama with a screenplay by Peter Morgan. The film follows three individuals who share a common experience with death, all struggling to communicate with the deceased. Playing the role of George is Matt Damon, an American factory worker who has the ability to communicate with the dead professionally but chooses not to. Cécile de France portrays Marie, a French TV journalist who survives a near-death ...

The film Alice in Wonderland (2010), directed by Tim Burton and produced by Walt Disney Pictures, follows the story of a 19-year-old Alice Kingsleigh. Still grieving the loss of her father and feeling trapped by societal expectations, Alice begins to have strange recurring dreams. At a garden party, she is proposed to by Hamish Ascot, but her attention is soon drawn to a familiar white rabbit wearing a waistcoat and carrying a pocket watch. Following the rabbit down a rabbit hole, she accidentally shrinks after drinking from a bottle labeled ‘Drink Me’ (also known as a Pishsalver). This makes it impossible ...

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (2010) is a 2010 3D computer-animated fantasy adventure film directed by Zack Snyder. Soren, a young barn owl, resides in Tyto Forest with his family, where he enjoys listening to his father’s tales of the ‘Guardians of Ga’Hoole’ – noble owls who battled against the malevolent Pure Ones. However, Soren’s older brother Kludd grows envious when they are taught how to fly and pushes him off a branch, causing them both to plummet to the ground. They are then taken captive by Jatt and Jutt, minions of the Pure Ones, and transported to St. ...

The television special Scared Shrekless (2010), which aired on NBC, follows the events of Shrek Forever After. Fiona and their three children manage to scare off some teenage trick or treaters. To pass the time, Shrek and his friends – Donkey, Puss, the Three Little Pigs, the Big Bad Wolf, Gingy, and Pinocchio – decide to tell spooky tales. As a competition ensues for the title of King of Halloween, they make their way to Lord Farquaad’s deserted castle in Duloc. Each character takes a turn sharing their terrifying story. The Bride of Gingy. Gingy visits the Muffin Man to share about his ...