Asheville, NC : Future Movie Releases

Me and Orson Welles (11/25/2009)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009

Synopsis: In a whirlwind week in 1937 in New York City, a young aspiring actor named Richard is thrown into the middle of Orson Welles Mercury Theatre Company on the eve of the opening of Welles historic staging of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. During this week he will find romance with a worldly older woman, becomes immersed in a creative experience few are afforded and learn the downside of crossing the imperious, brilliant Welles. Richard is about to grow up fast.

Ninja Assassin (11/25/2009)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009

Synopsis: Raizo is one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now, he waits, preparing to exact his revenge. In Berlin, Europol agent Mika Coretti has stumbled upon a money trail linking several political murders to an underground network of untraceable assassins from the Far East. Defying the orders of her superior, Ryan Maslow, Mika digs into top secret agency files to learn the truth behind the murders. Her investigation makes her a target, and the Ozunu Clan sends a team of killers, led by the lethal Takeshi, to silence her forever. Raizo saves Mika from her attackers, but he knows that the Clan will not rest until they are both eliminated. Now, entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse through the streets of Europe, Raizo and Mika must trust one another if they hope to survive and finally bring down the elusive Ozunu Clan.

Old Dogs (11/25/2009)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009

Synopsis: Two best friends -- one unlucky-in-love divorcee and the other a fun-loving bachelor -- have their lives turned upside down when they're unexpectedly charged with the care of seven-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives. The not-so-kid-savvy bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of the twins, leading to one debacle after another, and perhaps to a new-found understanding of what's really important in life.

The Princess and the Frog (11/25/2009)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009

Synopsis: Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the musical "The Princess and the Frog," an animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. From the creators of "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin" comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

The Road (11/25/2009)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009

Synopsis: "The Road" is a post-apocalyptic dramatic thriller about a father and his son walking alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the coast, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing; just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing, a cart of scavenged food -- and each other.

Rockin' Meera (11/26/2009)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009

Synopsis: Meera falls in love with the lead singer Rock (T Q) who plays with a Hip Hop Band (called Nerve Block) in San Francisco. But, their families disapprove the relationship. Things get complicated when Meera disappears just before her planned wedding with Rock. Now Rock must make the trip to India to rescue Meera and bring her back. He is joined with his band mates, Shorty and Ana in the exhilarating adventure. They clash with the fiesty Prince who happens to be Meera's fiancee. The comical joy ride unfolds in the jaws of a raging tiger, raining bullets and a zany match of wits. Debra Wilson plays a stellar role as Rock's mother out to save her son in an unknown country. She has an apt match in swashbuckling Tiger Singh who would not hesitate to kill for his family pride. What happens when cultures collide and open fire?

De Dana Dan (11/27/2009)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009

Synopsis: Two broke best friends and their rich girlfriends desperate to marry them. The girl's respective fathers desperate to marry them off elsewhere. A bankrupt businessman who is getting his useless son engaged to every heiress in town to pay off his debts. Assorted characters like a Chinese don, a hired assassin, a rich bitch, an ACB officer, a club dancer, an ambassador, a young frustrated wife, a letch, a drunken waiter, a dead body nobody wants and above all -- Moolchandji -- the most pampered dog in the world. Throw in a kidnapping, mistaken identities and mistaken room numbers, an assassin on the prowl and a wedding. And, relish the mayhem.

The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (11/27/2009)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009

Synopsis: From all outward appearances, Pippa Lee leads a charmed existence. She is the devoted wife of an accomplished publisher 30 years her senior, the proud mother of two grown children, and a trusted friend and confidant to all who cross her path. But as Pippa dutifully follows her husband to a new life in a staid Connecticut retirement community, her idyllic world and the persona she has built over the course of her marriage will be put to the ultimate test. In truth, looks are deceiving, and this picture-perfect woman has seen more than her fair share of turmoil in her youth. Embarking on a bittersweet journey of self-discovery, accompanied by a new, strange and soulful acquaintance, Pippa must now confront both her volatile past and the hidden resentment of her seemingly perfect life in order to find her true sense of self. By turns wry, humorous, and moving, "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" presents the complex portrait of the many lives behind a single name.

Made for Each Other (12/02/2009)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009

Synopsis: The best part of any marriage is consummating it. However after three months of a sexless marriage Dan, in a moment of weakness, finds himself in the throws of casual sex with another woman. Dan decides the only way to morally rectify this is, of course, to get his wife to cheat on him and thus he must set out to find the right man to put the hurt on his old lady.

Glenn Beck's Christmas Sweater: A Return to Redemption LIVE (12/03/2009)

Thu, 03 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Fathom and Mercury Radio Arts present "Glenn Beck's The Christmas Sweater - A Return To Redemption LIVE" on Thursday, Dec. 3. Prepare yourself for the latest incarnation of Glenn Beck's deeply personal tale of love, faith and family as he presents, "The Christmas Sweater - A Return To Redemption" in over 400 movie theatres nationwide. Glenn will re-introduce "The Christmas Sweater" by picking up where the story left off by chronicling the life-changing impact 'The Christmas Sweater's" message has had on people all over the country. This is a once in a lifetime event, and a perfect way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with your entire family from the comfort of your local movie theatre. Join Glenn for the next evolution of "The Christmas Sweater" and see for yourself while critics and audiences alike are heralding it as a new American classic. This event is not rated but should be treated as PG13.

Glenn Beck's: A Return to Redemption Live (12/03/2009)

Thu, 03 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Not available.

Armored (12/04/2009)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Synopsis: A crew of officers at an armored transport security firm risks their lives when they embark on the ultimate heist -- against their own company. Armed with a seemingly fool-proof plan, the men plan on making off with a fortune with harm to none. But, when an unexpected witness interferes, the plan quickly unravels and all bets are off.

Breaking Point (12/04/2009)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Steven Luisi, a once prominent criminal defense attorney, is attempting to come back to the profession after a struggle with drug addiction and a family tragedy. Steven stumbles into a complex, high profile murder case, which will eventually lead him down a path that brings him face to face with his own demons. While trying to solve the case Steven teams up with an ex-athlete turned gang member, Richard "Beanz" Allen. With Allen's help, Steven discovers that there are deep connections between a corrupt police department and a vicious Gang leader called Bowen who's Steven's old drug dealer.

Brothers (12/04/2009)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Synopsis: "Brothers" tells the powerful story of two siblings, 30-something Captain Sam Cahill and younger brother Tommy Cahill, who are polar opposites. A Marine about to embark on his fourth tour of duty, Sam is a steadfast family man married to his high school sweetheart, the aptly named Grace, with whom he has two young daughters. Tommy, his charismatic younger brother, is a drifter just out of jail who's always gotten by on wit and charm. When his Black Hawk helicopter is shot down in the mountains Sam is presumed dead and the Cahill family suddenly faces a shocking void. Tommy tries to fill in for his brother by assuming newfound responsibility for himself, Grace, and the children. In the grief and strangeness of their new lives, Grace and Tommy are naturally drawn together. But, Sam is not dead; he and a fellow soldier have been captured by Taliban fighters. When Sam unexpectedly returns to the States, he grows suspicious of his brother and his wife. Their familiar roles now nearly reversed, Sam and Tommy end up facing the ultimate physical and mental challenge when they confront each other.

Everybody's Fine (12/04/2009)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Synopsis: "Everyboyd's Fine," a remake of Giuseppe Tornatore's "Stanno Tutti Bene," follows a widower who embarks on an impromptu road trip to reconnect with each of his grown children only to discover that their lives are far from picture perfect.

Paa (12/04/2009)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Auro is an intelligent and witty 13-year-old boy with an extremely rare genetic defect that causes accelerated aging. He suffers from a progeria-like syndrome. Mentally he is 13, very normal, but physically he looks five times older. In spite of his condition, Auro is a very happy boy. He lives with his mother Vidya who is a gynecologist. Amol Arte is young, progressive and a full-of-ideals politician. He is out to prove to the world that 'politics' is not a bad word. He is a man with a mission. Auro is Amol's son. PAA is a rare story about a father-son, son-father relationship.

Serious Moonlight (12/04/2009)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Louise, a high-powered Manhattan lawyer, is touched when she arrives for the weekend to her family's upstate getaway to find it strewn with rose petals by her husband of 13 years, Ian. Unfortunately, Ian is not expecting Louise, but rather his much younger girlfriend. In fact, he's actually in the process of writing Louise a letter explaining his intention to leave her for good. An oddly cool Louise has other plans. She takes Ian captive, refusing to release him until he commits to working on their marriage together. When Ian's impatient mistress shows up, not to mention an opportunistic gardener, things start to get seriously complicated. Not merely a war of the sexes, "Serious Moonlight" is a story of a war of the wills as Ian tries to talk his way out of the situation.

The Strip (12/04/2009)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Synopsis: "The Strip" is a character-driven comedy dissecting the lives of five employees of a low-end electronics chain called, Electri-City. The ensemble of colorful, yet grounded, characters takes us deeper into the monotonous world of working at a strip mall. Bound by the constraints of suburban life and a quarter-mile of strip mall, they, like everybody else, dream of something more. As their stories interweave, their friendships are tested. Ultimately they struggle together to find that some dreams are not worth chasing.

Transylmania (12/04/2009)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Synopsis: A group of college students embarks on a wild, sexy and outrageous semester abroad at Razvan University. Located deep in the heart of the "cursed land" of Transylvania in a centuries-old castle, Razvan isn't your typical institution of higher learning. The black leather-clad professors, three-foot-tall dean, instruction in crucifix-wielding, and topless vampiresses lurking in dark corners are just the start. It seems Castle Razvan was the property of the feared Vampire King Radu in the Dark Ages and he's come back to reclaim it.

Until the Light Takes Us (12/04/2009)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Synopsis: "Until The Light Takes Us" tells the story of black metal. Part music scene and part cultural uprising, black metal rose to worldwide notoriety in the mid-nineties when a rash of suicides, murders, and church burnings accompanied the explosive artistic growth and output of a music scene that would forever redefine what heavy metal is and what it stands for to other musicians, artists and music fans world-wide. The film goes behind the highly sensationalized media reports of "Satanists running amok in Europe" to examine the complex and largely misunderstood principles and beliefs that led to this rebellion against both Christianity and modern culture. To capture this on film, directors Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewell moved to Norway and lived with the musicians for several years, building relationships that allowed them to create a surprisingly intimate portrait of this violent, but ultimately misunderstood, movement. The result is a poignant, moving story that's as much about the idea that reality is composed of whatever the most people believe, regardless of what's actually true, as it is about a music scene that blazed a path of murder and arson across the northern sky.

Up in the Air (12/04/2009)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Ryan Bingham, a corporate hatchet man who loves his life on the road, is forced to fight for his job when his company downsizes its travel budget. He is required to spend more time at home just as he is on the cusp of a goal he's worked toward for years: reaching five million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams.

The Wiggles Christmas 2008 "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" (12/05/2009)

Sat, 05 Dec 2009

Synopsis: It's time to get the world dancing with the fab four of fun in The Wiggle's "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" show. Join Jeff, Anthony, Murray and Sam and all their Wiggly friends in their show as it was captured live from the Sydney Entertainment Centre. The Wiggles perform songs from their latest release, "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing," plus all the favourites such as "Rock A Bye Your Bear," "Toot Toot Chugga Chugga Big Red Car," "Monkey Dance," "Can You Point Your Fingers and Do The Twist." This program is not rated but should be treated as G.

Glenn Beck's Christmas Sweater: A Return to Redemption ENCORE (12/10/2009)

Thu, 10 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Fathom and Mercury Radio Arts present an ENCORE screening of "Glenn Beck's The Christmas Sweater - A Return To Redemption" on Thursday, Dec. 10. This show will be recorded live the previous week and is being rebroadcast in select theatres for this special Encore showing. Prepare yourself for the latest incarnation of Glenn Beck's deeply personal tale of love, faith and family as he presents, "The Christmas Sweater - A Return To Redemption" in over 400 movie theatres nationwide. Glenn will re-introduce "The Christmas Sweater" by picking up where the story left off by chronicling the life-changing impact "The Christmas Sweater's" message has had on people all over the country. This is a once in a lifetime event, and a perfect way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with your entire family from the comfort of your local movie theatre. Join Glenn for the next evolution of "The Christmas Sweater" and see for yourself while critics and audiences alike are heralding it as a new American classic. This event is not rated but should be treated at PG13.

Glenn Beck's: A Return to Redemption Encore (12/10/2009)

Thu, 10 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Not available.

A Single Man (12/11/2009)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Synopsis: In Los Angeles 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis George Falconer, a 52 year old British college professor is struggling to find meaning to his life after the death of his long time partner, Jim. George dwells on the past and cannot see his future as we follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters, ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life after Jim. George is consoled by his closest friend Charley, a 48-year-old beauty who is wrestling with her own questions about the future. A young student of George's, Kenny, who is coming to terms with his true nature, stalks George as he feels in him a kindred spirit. A romantic tale of love interrupted the isolation that is an inherent part of the human condition and ultimately the importance of the seemingly smaller moments in life.

Hook Ya Crook (By Hook or Crook) (12/11/2009)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Synopsis: A sports comedy with John Abraham who plays an aspiring cricketer who ends up in jail and plays the biggest game of his life to get out. The movie also stars real-life cricketers like Mahinder Singh Dhoni.

Invictus (12/11/2009)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Synopsis: The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.

Larger Than Life...in 3D: Dave Matthews Band (12/11/2009)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Not available.

Rocket Singh - Salesman of the Year (12/11/2009)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Synopsis: This marks the coming together once again of the "Chak De India" director/writer combination of Shimit Amin and Jaideep Sahni in a funny and exhilarating coming-of-age movie, set in the new Indian economy.

The Lovely Bones (12/11/2009)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Synopsis: A young girl, who has been murdered, watches over her family -- and her killer -- from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.

The Slammin' Salmon (12/11/2009)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Synopsis: "Slammin" Cleon Salmon is a former Heavyweight Champion of the World turned celebrity owner of a high-end Miami seafood restaurant, The Slammin' Salmon. A terrifying bull of a man, Salmon uses fear to rule over his misfit waitstaff, and on this particular night, he takes his bullying skills to a new level. In an effort to pay off a gambling debt to the Japanese Yakuza, Salmon sets up a contest to 'inspire' his waitstaff to sell more food than they ever have before: the top selling server wins $10,000 while the waiter in last place gets served with a broken rib sandwich-courtesy of the Champ himself. Spurred on by greed and panic, the staffers resort to backstabbing, bribery and indecent proposals in an attempt to upsell their patrons while simultaneously sabotaging their co-workers. As the hours pass, the dining room action becomes more frenzied as the contest escalates into a brawl for first place in order to win the money.

Mayerling: The Royal Ballet (12/13/2009)

Sun, 13 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Princes don't always get happy endings. This very adult ballet chronicles the lead-up to the mysterious death of a real-life heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, complete with lavish costumes, passionate music by Liszt and a central role that presents the ultimate challenge for the leading man, in this case The Royal Ballet's Edward Watson. The ballet compresses the final eight years of Crown Prince Rudolf's life into a relentless downward spiral of political intrigue, drugs and murder. It culminates in 1889 with the suicide pact at the hunting lodge known as Mayerling between Rudolf and his 17-year-old mistress, the fervidly neurotic Mary Vetsera.

Nutcracker, The: The Royal Ballet (12/13/2009)

Sun, 13 Dec 2009

Synopsis: The Nutcracker is classical ballet at its most approachable and visually entrancing. A seasonal favourite with something for everyone to enjoy, E. T. A. Hoffman's story tells of one Christmas Eve, when young Clara creeps downstairs for one of her presents, but instead finds herself at the start of a night of magical adventures as the Christmas tree magically grows and the toy soldiers come to life to fight the Mouse King! The beautifully coloured imaginings of the fantasy Sugar Garden and its celebratory dances make a fabulous contrast - the Sugar Plum Fairy is just one of the delights - and Peter Wright's production tells the story clearly from its mysterious start to its happy conclusion. Through it all, Tchaikovsky's music is some of the most instantly memorable of all ballet, with a wealth of famous melodies.

Inside Doctors Without Borders: Live With Elizabeth Vargas (12/14/2009)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009

Synopsis: NCM Fathom is partnering with the independent medical humanitarian organization, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), for a special One Night Event featuring the critically acclaimed "Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders" documentary and a live panel discussion with frontline doctors and journalists. This event will be LIVE for One Night Only, Monday, Dec.14th at 7:30 p.m. ET/ 6:30 p.m. CT/ 5:30 p.m. MT/ Tape Delayed at 8 p.m. PT. For the first time ever, Doctors Without Borders gave a documentary crew uncensored access to its field operations. "Living in Emergency," gives a rare 'inside look' into Doctors Without Borders through the eyes of four doctors pushed to the edge and forced to confront the limits of their idealism in the face of overwhelming medical needs. This Live Event will be hosted and moderated by Elizabeth Vargas, anchor of ABC News 20/20, at the NYU Skirball Center in New York City, and it will be broadcast to more than 440 theaters nationwide. Elizabeth Vargas will introduce the "Living in Emergency" documentary, which will be followed by a Live town hall discussion with Dr. Tom Krueger, the surgeon featured in the documentary, Sebastian Junger, best-selling author of "The Perfect Storm" and contributor to "Vanity Fair" and Sophie Delaunay, Executive Director of MSF-USA, plus other specials guests. (Talent Subject to Change.) The feature presentation includes some strong language and graphic sequences that may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.

Crazy Heart (12/16/2009)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Bad Blake is a broken-down, hard-living country music singer who's had way too many marriages, far too many years on the road and one too many drinks way too many times. And yet, Bad can't help but reach for salvation with the help of Jean, a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician. As he struggles down the road of redemption, Bad learns the hard way just how tough life can be on one man's crazy heart.

Ricky (12/16/2009)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009

Synopsis: When Katie, an ordinary woman, meets Paco, an ordinary man, something wonderful and magical happens: they fall in love. But then, their love for each other produces an unusual baby, Ricky.

RiffTrax LIVE: Christmas Shorts - Stravaganza! (12/16/2009)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009

Synopsis: The stars of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" are back on the big screen this holiday season with special guest "Weird Al" Yankovic! "RiffTrax LIVE: Christmas Shorts-Stravaganza!" will broadcast LIVE to movie theatres nationwide on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy (Tom Servo) and Bill Corbett (Crow T. Robot), now of RiffTrax.com, will zing their wisecracking commentary at a wonderfully warped collection of Christmas shorts for some much needed comic relief. Grab your friends for this one-of-a-kind hilarious holiday event! Movie theatre audiences will be treated to five free digital goodies. A URL and code will be revealed on-screen to receive your free digital goodies after the live event. This event is not rated but should be treated as PG13.

RiffTrax: Christmas Shorts - Stravaganza! Encore (12/17/2009)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009

Synopsis: The stars of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" are back on the big screen this holiday season with special guest "Weird Al" Yankovic! "RiffTrax: Christmas Shorts-Stravaganza! ENCORE" will rebroadcast to movie theatres nationwide on Thursday, Dec. 17. The show will be recorded live the previous night and is being rebroadcast in select theatres for this special Encore showing. Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy (Tom Servo) and Bill Corbett (Crow T. Robot), now of RiffTrax.com, will zing their wisecracking commentary at a wonderfully warped collection of Christmas shorts for some much needed comic relief. Grab your friends for this one-of-a-kind hilarious holiday event! Movie theatre audiences will be treated to five free digital goodies. A URL and code will be revealed on-screen to receive your free digital goodies after the encore event. This program is not rated but should be treated as PG13.

Avatar (12/18/2009)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009

Synopsis: "Avatar" is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people.

Avatar 3D (12/18/2009)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009

Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience (12/18/2009)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009

Did You Hear About the Morgans? (12/18/2009)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009

Synopsis: Highly successful Manhattan couple, Meryl and Paul Morgan, have almost-perfect lives-except for one notable failure - their dissolving marriage. But the turmoil of their romantic lives is nothing compared to what they are about to experience when they witness a murder and become targets of a contract killer. The Feds, protecting their witnesses, whisk away the Morgans from their beloved New York to a tiny town in Wyoming, and a relationship that was on the rocks threatens to end completely in the Rockies-- unless, in their new BlackBerry-free lives, the Morgans can slow down the pace and rekindle the passion.

Nine (12/18/2009)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009

Synopsis: "Nine" is a vibrant and provocative musical that follows the life of world famous film director Guido Contini as he reaches a creative and personal crisis of epic proportion, while balancing the numerous women in his life including his wife, his mistress, his film star muse, his confidant and costume designer, an American fashion journalist, the whore from his youth and his mother.

The Young Victoria (12/18/2009)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009

Synopsis: On the eve of her 18th birthday and succession to the English throne, young Princess Victoria is caught in a royal power struggle. But, it is her blossoming relationship with Belgian Prince Albert that will determine the strength of her reign. Can she dedicate her life to her country and her heart to the one man she truly loves? Discover the passion and the romance behind one of history's greatest love stories.

The Metropolitan Opera: Les Contes d'Hoffmann (12/19/2009)

Sat, 19 Dec 2009

Synopsis: NCM Fathom brings the ultimate stage spectacle - The Met: Live in HD - to movie theatre screens nationwide. The broadcast of Offenbach's opera Les Contes d'Hoffmann will be presented live for only one day on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT in select movie theatres. Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) directs this new production, returning after the triumph of his Met Barber of Seville (seen live in HD in the 2006-07 season). Offenbach's fictionalized take on the life and loves of the German Romantic writer E.T.A. Hoffmann is a fascinating psychological journey.