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Alice In Wonderland 2D (PG)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND, a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. JOHNNY DEPP stars as the Mad Hatter and MIA WASIKOWSKA as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen�s reign of terror. The all-star cast also includes ANNE HATHAWAY, HELENA BONHAM CARTER and CRISPIN GLOVER. The screenplay is by Linda Woolverton. Capturing the wonder of Lewis Carroll�s beloved �Alice�s Adventures in Wonderland� (1865) and �Through the Looking-Glass� (1871) with stunning, avant-garde visuals and the most charismatic characters in literary history, ALICE IN WONDERLAND comes to the big screen at EMPIRE CINEMAS on March 5, 2010. Alice In Wonderland will be showing in 3D at selected Cinemas (see list of cinemas on right for details).

Starring: Tim Burton , Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway

Todays film times: 12:15 14:40 17:05 19:30

Alice In Wonderland 3D (PG)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND, a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. JOHNNY DEPP stars as the Mad Hatter and MIA WASIKOWSKA as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen�s reign of terror. The all-star cast also includes ANNE HATHAWAY, HELENA BONHAM CARTER and CRISPIN GLOVER. The screenplay is by Linda Woolverton. Capturing the wonder of Lewis Carroll�s beloved �Alice�s Adventures in Wonderland� (1865) and �Through the Looking-Glass� (1871) with stunning, avant-garde visuals and the most charismatic characters in literary history, ALICE IN WONDERLAND comes to the big screen in Disney Digital 3D� at EMPIRE CINEMAS on March 5, 2010.

Starring: Tim Burton , Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway

Todays film times: 13:15 15:40 18:05 20:30

Astro Boy (PG)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma (Nicholas Cage). Powered by positive �blue� energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, X-Ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search in search of acceptance, Astro encounters many other colourful characters along the way.

Starring: Nicolas Cage (voice), Kristen Bell (voice), Donald Sutherland (voice)

Todays film times: 12:40

Case 39 (15)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: "Case 39" is a horror film starring Renee Zellweger as a family services social worker Emily Jenkins. Emily thinks she has seen it all until she meets her newest, most mysterious case, troubled 10-year old Lilth Sullivan (Jodelle Ferland). Emily's worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to kill Lilth, their only daughter. Emily saves her and decides to take her in herself until the right foster family comes along. Then the real Horror begins...

Starring: Renee Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane

Todays film times: 12:55 15:25 17:55 20:40

Chloe (15)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: Catherine (Julianne Moore) is married to David (Liam Neeson), a music professor whom she fears may be cheating on her. To lay her doubts to rest once and for all she employs Chloe (Amanda Seyfried) to flirt with her husband and see if he responds. But Chloe's seductive behaviour proves too much of a temptation, and as she relays details of her sexually-charged meetings with David, Catherine begins to obsess about the situation she has created. Spiralling out of her control, events take an unpredictable turn with potentially deadly consequences for her family. Having coaxed brilliant performances from Colin Firth and Kevin Bacon in Where The Truth Lies (2005), Canadian director Atom Egoyan entices Moore and Seyfried into delivering compelling turns as two desperate women who will go to strange lengths to sabotage and salvage their relationships.

Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore

Todays film times: 13:00 15:30 17:45 20:00

From Paris With Love (15)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: From the Director of TAKEN come a thriller where a government agent�s desire to shine beyond the shadows of his profession comes true when he is paired with his new partner in crime � Wax. As the two tear through Paris on an anti-terrorism peace mission, our young agent discovers the deadliest weapons are the one we love the most.

Starring: Pierre Morel, John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Todays film times: 16:15 20:55

Green Zone (15)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: During the U.S. led occupation of Baghdad in 2003, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller (Damon) and his team of Army inspectors were dispatched to find weapons of mass destruction believed to be stockpiled in the Iraqi desert. Rocketing from one booby�trapped and treacherous site to the next, the men search for deadly chemical agents but stumble instead upon an elaborate cover�up that inverts the purpose of their mission. Spun by operatives with intersecting agendas, Miller must hunt through covert and faulty intelligence hidden on foreign soil for answers that will either clear a rogue regime or escalate a war in an unstable region. And at this blistering time and in this combustible place, he will find the most elusive weapon of all is the truth.

Starring: Matt Damon, Jason Isaacs, Brendan Gleeson

Todays film times: 18:15 20:50

Leap Year (PG)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: Amy Adams (SUNSHINE CLEANING, DOUBT, ENCHANTED) is a young woman who has an elaborate scheme to propose to her boyfriend on Leap Day, an Irish tradition which occurs every time the date February 29 rolls around. However she faces a major setback when bad weather threatens to derail her planned trip to Dublin. With the help of an innkeeper, however, her cross-country odyssey just might result in her getting engaged. From the director of RED RIDING 1983 and AND WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE YOUR FATHER, LEAP YEAR is a charming and quirky love story which is guaranteed to leave it�s audience leaping for joy.

Starring: Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, John Lithgow

Todays film times: 13:55 18:30

Legion (15)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: In the supernatural action thriller Legion, an out-of-the-way diner becomes the unlikely battleground for the survival of the human race. When God loses faith in Mankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope lies in a group of strangers trapped in a desert diner and the Archangel Michael (Paul Bettany).

Starring: Paul Bettany, Dennis Quaid, Kevin Durand

Todays film times: 13:25 15:45 18:05 20:35

Ondine (12A)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: Ondine is a lyrical modern fairy tale that tells the story of Syracuse (Colin Farrell), an Irish fisherman whose life is transformed when he catches a beautiful and mysterious woman (Alicja Bachleda) in his nets. His daughter Annie (Alison Barry) comes to believe that the woman is a magical creature, while Syracuse falls helplessly in love. However, like all fairy tales, enchantment and darkness go hand in hand. Written and directed by Neil Jordan - and shot against the Irish coast's magical backdrop by cinematographer Christopher Doyle - Ondine is a story of love, hope and the unwavering belief in the impossible.

Starring: Colin Farell, Alicja Bachleda, Alison Barry

Todays film times: 12:50 15:15 17:35 20:15

Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief (PG)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: It's the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson's Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they're not happy: Zeus' lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of Percy's mother. As Percy finds himself caught between angry and battling gods, he and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save Percy's mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.

Starring: Logan Lerman, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman

Todays film times: 12:20 15:00

Solomon Kane (15)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: Solomon Kane is a 16th century anti-hero created by Robert E. Howard (creator of Conan the Barbarian). When Solomon Kane (James Purefoy of Rome) meets the Devil�s Reaper, he postpones his fate by renouncing violence � a vow that is soon tested by the forces of evil. As Kane once again straps on his weapons, he embarks on an epic journey of redemption.

Starring: James Purefoy, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Pete Postlethwaite

Todays film times: 21:05

The Crazies (15)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: The American Dream goes horribly wrong when the residents of a small Mid-Western town start succumbing to an uncontrollable urge for violence. As the horrific bloodshed escalates into anarchy, the military attempts to contain the epidemic, using deadly force to seal off the town. This means that the few healthy citizens who remain are trapped in a hellish scenario where depraved killers lurk in the shadows. Sheriff David Dutton (Timothy Olyphant), his pregnant wife Judy (Radha Mitchell), medical assistant Becca (Danielle Panabaker) and Dutton's deputy Russell (Joe Anderson) find themselves trapped in a once-idyllic town they can no longer recognise. Unable to trust former neighbours and friends, deserted by the authorities and terrified of contracting the illness themselves, they are forced to band together in a desperate and bloody struggle for survival

Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell, Joe Anderson

Todays film times: 13:20 15:50 18:20 21:00

The Lovely Bones (12A)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: Based on the critically acclaimed best�selling novel by Alice Sebold, and directed by Oscar winner Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, "The Lovely Bones" centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family � and her killer � from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg and Oscar winners Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon star along with Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli and Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan.

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Stanley Tucci

Todays film times: 14:55 17:50 20:45

The Princess And The Frog (U)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

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 (ANIKA NONI ROSE), 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 PRINCESS AND THE FROG marks the return to hand-drawn animation from the revered team of John Musker and Ron Clements, with music by Oscar-winning composer Randy Newman (�Monsters, Inc.,� �Cars,� �Toy Story�).

Starring: Anika Noni Rose, John Goodman, Terrence Howard

Todays film times: 12:00 14:15 16:35 18:50

Valentine's Day (12A)

11/03/2010 - 02:30

Synopsis: The film follows the intertwining lives of a cross-section of people in Los Angeles one Valentine's Day. From young children to elderly grandparents - and everyone in between - they are all negotiating their way through the ups and downs of romance. The stellar line-up includes Bradley Cooper and Julia Roberts as a happy couple, while Anne Hathaway plays a younger woman enjoying the first flush of romance. Emma Roberts is a teenager whose attitude to love sharply contrasts with her grandparents, while Jessica Alba plays a single girl who - along with her dog - is checking into a hotel for Valentine's Day. Jamie Foxx is a TV reporter whose colleague, played by Jessica Biel, complains that "my closest relationship is with my BlackBerry." Also starring are Patrick Dempsey, Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher - and many more!

Starring: Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel

Todays film times: 13:35 16:20 19:50