A Prophet has been nominated for an Academy Award(R), it was announced yesterday, securing it as the one film you MUST see this awards season. The French drama has been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film and is also nominated for an Independent Spirit Award and a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) in the same category.

A Prophet is a compelling story of power, morality and survival, from one of France's most acclaimed directors and has already been awarded as the Best Foreign Language Film by the National Board of Review and won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. The Cesar Awards, largely recognised as the 'French Oscars', have also nominated the film in 13 categories, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor.


Condemned to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena, part Arab, part Corsican, cannot read or write. Arriving at the jail entirely alone, he appears younger and more fragile than the other convicts. He is 19 years old. Cornered by the leader of the Corsican gang currently ruling the prison, he is given a number of "missions" to carry out, toughening him up and gaining the gang leader's confidence in the process. Malik is a fast learner and rises up the prison ranks, all the while secretly devising his own plans.

Don't miss your chance to see one of the finest French films in recent history.

A PROPHET IS ONLY AT SELECT CINEMAS FEBRUARY 11

NSW:
Dendy Newtown
Palace Verona

VIC:
Palace Cinema Como
Cinema Nova
Palace Brighton Bay
Village Rivoli

QLD:
Palace Centro

SA:
Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas

WA:
Palace Cinema Paradiso
Luna on SX

ACT:
Dendy Canberra

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Celine Dion, the international superstar and best-selling female artist of all time, has toured around the world and back again, and now, Sony Pictures Releasing will let audiences go on the journey with her. For one week only from February 18, Celine: Through The Eyes Of The World will bring Celine Dion's 2008-2009 'Taking Chances World Tour' to cinemas. This special motion picture event gives Dion fans who attended the extremely popular tour another chance to experience the magical event, this time from a vantage point unparalleled by any ticket.

Click on the link below to view the trailer and see why Celine Dion is the highest earning musical artist of the decade.

For one week only, you can see Celine: Through The Eyes Of The World exclusively at Event Cinemas, Greater Union, Birch Carroll & Coyle and Village Cinemas.

To purchase tickets to this musical event, visit www.CelineDionMovie.com.au and select your preferred cinema for details.

ONLY AT THE MOVIES! FEBRUARY 18

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Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler prepare to heat up the screen in the action-comedy The Bounty Hunter.

Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler), a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter, gets his dream job when he is assigned to track down his bail-jumping ex-wife, reporter Nicole Hurly (Jennifer Aniston). He thinks all that's ahead is an easy payday, but when Nicole gives him the slip so she can chase a lead on a murder cover-up, Milo realizes that nothing ever goes simply with him and Nicole. The exes continually one-up each other - until they find themselves on the run for their lives. They thought their promise to love, honour and obey was tough - staying alive is going to be a whole lot tougher. Andy Tennant (Hitch, Sweet Home Alabama) directs.

ONLY AT THE MOVIES! MARCH 18

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Fall in love.* Get Married. Have a baby.
*Not necessarily in that order

Starring Jennifer Lopez and Australia's Alex O'Loughlin, The Back-Up Plan centres on a single woman (Jennifer Lopez) who turns to artificial insemination in response to her ticking biological clock, only to see her backup plan turned on its side when the man of her dreams shows up at the same time as her positive pregnancy-test results.

ONLY AT THE MOVIES! MAY 27

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In Columbia Pictures' The Karate Kid, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has taken them to China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying, but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, and kung fu prodigy, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts "the karate kid" on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a kung fu master. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and skill, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the adventure of a lifetime.

ONLY AT THE MOVIES! SEPTEMBER 16

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The Academy Awards(R) Nominations were announced yesterday and the accolades continue to rise for Nine, the spectacular musical from director Rob Marshall (Chicago), receiving a total of four Oscar nominations. Penelope Cruz has been nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role as Carla, mistress to famous Italian film director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis). The film has also been nominated for Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Original Song, 'Take It All'.

French drama A Prophet (Un Prophete), directed by celebrated director Jacques Audiard (The Beat My Heart Skipped), has continued it's critical success receiving a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.

Meryl Streep has been nominated for Best Actress in Leading Role for her portrayal of legendary cook Julia Child in Julie & Julia. The nomination comes just weeks after the two-time Oscar winning screen legend took home the Golden Globe for the same role.

The sci-fi action hit from producer Peter Jackson, District 9, has been given the ultimate nod of approval by the Academy, receiving a nomination for Best Picture as well as Best Visual Effects, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing.

The 82nd Annual Academy(R) Awards will be announced on March 8 (AEDST).

NINE IS ONLY AT THE MOVIES! NOW
A PROPHET IS ONLY AT THE MOVIES! FEBRUARY 11


Marc Webb, the director of the Golden Globe nominated Best Picture (500) Days of Summer, will direct the next chapter in the Spider-Man franchise, set to hit theaters in 2012.

Written by James Vanderbilt, Webb will work closely with producers Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin in developing the project, which will begin production later this year.

Commenting on the announcement, Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Matt Tolmach, president of Columbia Pictures, said, "At its core, Spider-Man is a small, intimate human story about an everyday teenager that takes place in an epic super-human world. The key for us as we sought a new director was to identify filmmakers who could give sharp focus to Peter Parker's life. We wanted someone who could capture the awe of being in Peter's shoes so the audience could experience his sense of discovery while giving real heart to the emotion, anxiety, and recklessness of that age and coupling all of that with the adrenaline of Spider-Man's adventure. We believe Marc Webb is the perfect choice to bring us on that journey."

Webb said, "This is a dream come true and I couldn't be more aware of the challenge, responsibility, or opportunity. Sam Raimi's virtuoso rendering of Spider-Man is a humbling precedent to follow and build upon. The first three films are beloved for good reason. But I think the Spider-Man mythology transcends not only generations but directors as well. I am signing on not to 'take over' from Sam. That would be impossible. Not to mention arrogant. I'm here because there's an opportunity for ideas, stories, and histories that will add a new dimension, canvas, and creative voice to Spider-Man."

Stan Lee, co-creator of Spider-Man, added, "I'm excited that Sony has chosen a director with a real penchant and understanding for the character. This is a brave, bold direction for the franchise, and I can't wait to see what Marc comes up with next."