DOCTOR WHO: THE DOCTOR, THE WIDOW AND THE WARDROBE

Suggested Retail Price: DVD $14.98 ($18.74 in Canada)

                                     Blu-ray $19.89 ($24.95 in Canada)

Length: Approx. 60 minutes + bonus features/ single disc

“The Doctor at Christmas - it always just feels so right. When I was a kid, Santa and the Doctor somehow lived in the same place in my head - two generous madmen that I loved so much. So now that the Doctor is a regular feature of Christmas the world is just that bit more right.” – Steven Moffat

New York – January 11, 2012 – Who says Christmas only comes but once a year? BBC Home Entertainment brings you the 2011 Doctor Who Christmas Special, “The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe,” available on DVD and Blu-ray February 14, 2012. Matt Smith (The Doctor) is joined by Claire Skinner (Outnumbered), Bill Bailey (Black Books), Arabella Weir (Skins, The Fast Show) and Alexander Armstrong (Armstrong & Miller) in the new festive special packed full of Christmas thrills and chills from lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat (The Adventures of Tintin).  The special, which the Los Angeles Times called “a particularly funny episode of an often funny series,” made its debut Christmas night on BBC AMERICA in the US and SPACE in Canada.

It’s Christmas Eve, 1938, when Madge Arwell comes to the aid of an injured Spaceman Angel as she cycles home. He promises to repay her kindness – all she has to do is make a wish.

Three years later, a devastated Madge escapes war-torn London with her two children for a dilapidated house in Dorset. She is crippled with grief at the news her husband has been lost overseas, but determined to give Lily and Cyril the best Christmas ever.

The Arwells are surprised to be greeted by a madcap caretaker whose mysterious Christmas gift leads them into a magical wintry world. Here, Madge will learn how to be braver than she ever thought possible. And that wishes can come true...

Doctor Who continues to deliver record ratings on BBC AMERICA, and recently topped iTunes’ chart of the most downloaded TV seasons of 2011.

Bonus features include:

·         The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe Prequel

·         “The Best of The Doctor” Special

·         “The Best of The Companions” Special

·         “The Best of The Monsters” Special

About BBC Worldwide Americas:

BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). BBC Worldwide Americas brings together all of BBC Worldwide businesses across North and South America. The company exists to maximize the value of the BBC’s assets for the benefit of the UK license payer, and invests in public service programming in return for rights. The company has seven core businesses: Channels, Sales and Distribution, Content and Production, Consumer Products, Digital Media, Magazines, and recently formed Brands, Consumers & New Ventures.  Under these businesses fall two key brands in the US – digital cable channel BBC America and a bi-coastal production arm responsible for the smash hit Dancing with the Stars for ABC.

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS: DON’T THINK CONCERT EVENT EXPERIENCE COMING TO MOVIE THEATERS FOR ONE NIGHT THIS FEBRUARY

Exclusive Concert Event Presented by NCM Fathom, Omniverse Vision, 
Astralwerks & Black Dog Films to Feature Amazing Visual Experience, 
Exclusive Interviews in Select Theaters Nationwide on February 1


Multi GRAMMY® Award-winning electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers will bring their highly anticipated concert event, The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think to select movie theaters nationwide for a one-night event on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:30 p.m. local time. Directed by Adam Smith, the band’s long time visual collaborator and produced with 20 cameras at Japan’s Fujirock Festival in July 2011 in front of 50,000 dedicated fans, this event marks the first time the duo’s full live experience has been captured for audiences. Considered to be one of the most mind-bendingly psychedelic live shows ever seen, The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think combines the band’s famously ferocious modern electronic sounds and hardcore dance beats with striking, eye-catching visuals and will be followed by an exclusive interview with Adam Smith recorded in London in late 2011.

Presented by NCM Fathom, Omniverse Vision, Astralwerks and Black Dog Films, tickets for The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the NCM Fathom website (theaters and participants are subject to change). The event will be broadcast to more than 200 select movie theaters across the country through NCM’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network.
“The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think will take fans on an exhilarating ride” said Dan Diamond, senior vice president of NCM Fathom. “Mixed for the big screen by the band themselves, this Fathom concert event perfectly captures the energy and emotion of one of their most sensational performances.”

Formed in Manchester in 1991 by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo. Considered pioneers of bringing the electronic music genre to the forefront of pop culture, The Chemical Brothers have released seven studio albums to date, five of which consecutively debuted at number 1 in the UK. They have won numerous GRAMMY®and Brit awards over the length of their career. Their score for the film “Hanna” won awards, while the track “Don’t Think” from their album Further was featured in the hugely acclaimed Oscar winning movie “Black Swan.”

“In the recording of a single show – a single night on a Japanese mountainside – Adam Smith, our longtime collaborator, has managed to capture the atmosphere of a very special festival appearance,” said Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers. “Come see how it feels to feel, be overwhelmed, intoxicated, swoonerated… Surrender to the void.”

Often described as “the third Chemical Brother,” Adam Smith has worked with the Chemical Brothers since their first gig in 1994 designing the visionary video elements of the duos’ live shows, which have become synonymous with their work. From humble beginnings back when he would project spliced 16mm films behind the band at semi-legal raves to conceptualizing an entire album’s worth of visuals (for last year’s Further LP), Smith has created an ever-evolving, hallucinogenic backdrop to one of the most in-demand live shows in electronic music.

“After 18 years of working on The Chemical Brothers live show, we have finally captured it on film; you could almost say it’s 18 years in the making,” said Smith. “I wanted to capture what it is like to experience the show from right in the middle of the crowd, as well as showing and combining the visuals featured in the show with the footage we captured on this one night; to see how the music and visuals emotionally affect and connect with the audience.”

About Black Dog Films
Black Dog Films has operated as the music-video arm of Ridley Scott Associates for 15 years producing music videos to the highest level as well as documentaries and long form videos.  As part of the production powerhouse that is RSA Films it has offices in London, Los Angeles, New York and Hong Kong.  “Don’t Think” is Black Dog’s third feature length concert film, having previously produced Green Day’s “Bullet In a Bible” and the Grammy award winning “I’m Going To Tell You a Secret” for Madonna.

About Omniverse Vision Ltd
Omniverse Vision is a leading distributor and producer of premium alternative content for digital cinemas globally. Headquartered in London, it has delivered events including Faithless (Live from Brixton), JLS - Eyes Wide Open, Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Concert and Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert to more than 1500 cinemas. www.omniversevision.com.

About Astralwerks
Founded in 1993, Astralwerks is a New York-based record label that blossomed during the mid-'90s electronic music explosion and grew to represent some of the world's leading exponents of electronic, alternative rock and electro-pop music including The Chemical Brothers, Air, The Kooks, Hot Chip, The B-52s, David Guetta, Kraftwerk, Bat For Lashes, Goldfrapp, Kylie Minogue, Pet Shop Boys, Swedish House Mafia and many more. The label's mission is still very much grounded in developing genre-defying new artists with a unique musical vision.

REEL LIFE - Paramount Pictures - 2012 Release Schedule

Paramount Vantage’s
JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME
previously scheduled for March 2, 2012
will now open on March 16, 2012(limited).

Paramount Pictures and MGM’s
HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS
previously scheduled for March 2, 2012
will now open in 3D on January 11, 2013 (wide).

Paramount Pictures
A THOUSAND WORDS
previously scheduled for March 23, 2012
will now open on April 20, 2012 (wide).

and

Paramount Pictures announces a new installment of
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
for release on October 19, 2012 (wide).

PARAMOUNT AND CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO PARTNER ON "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL WORLDS AWAY", WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY ANDREW ADAMSON, AND PRESENTED BY JAMES CAMERON

Studio to Release the 3D Event Film, Worldwide in 2012

Paramount Pictures and Cirque du Soleiljointly announced today that the studio has acquired worldwide distribution rights to the Cirque du Soleil 3D feature film entitled "Cirque du Soleil Worlds

Away". Written and directed by Andrew Adamson ("Shrek," "The Chronicles of

Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"), and executive produced by

Academy Award ® winning filmmaker James Cameron, the 3D film event features

artistic and acrobatic performances from some of the most elaborate Cirque du

Soleil productions.The film was produced by Adamson, Aron Warner, Cirque¹s Martin Bolduc and Ed

Jones and Cary Granat. Vince Pace oversaw the 3D stereo production aspect of the

film.

A number of production companies collaborated to bring the film to life.

In addition to Cirque, Warner and Adamson¹s Strange Weather Productions, Reel FX

and Cameron Pace Group all contributed to this groundbreaking production.

"The coupling of filmmaker James Cameron¹s groundbreaking 3D visual

accomplishments and Andrew Adamson¹s beautiful direction, combined with a

timeless original story written especially for this movie, will make for a truly

amazing moviegoeing experience for audiences of all ages " said Rob Moore, Vice

Chairman of Paramount Pictures.

Said Jacques Méthé, Executive Producer, General Manager, Images, Events,

Lifestyle of Cirque du Soleil, ³This 3D event brings the spectator beyond what

they could see at a show, it takes them on the stage. This unique point of view

allows the audience to discover the artistic details of our productions and

reveal the human spirit that our artists bring to the audience in their

performances. Jim and Andrew have masterfully captured what a Cirque du Soleil

3D experience could offer and Paramount will present it to the world.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of

filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), a leading content

company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment

brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in

filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation,

Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and

Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Famous Productions,

Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount

Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

About Cirque du Soleil

From the 20 or so performers the company featured when it all began in 1984,

Quebec-based Cirque du Soleil has become a leading provider of quality

entertainment with 5,000 employees, including more than 1,300 artists who hail

from some 50 different countries.  Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and

delight to over 100 million spectators in nearly 300 cities on six continents.

For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit  www.cirquedusoleil.com

CAGE THE ELEPHANT RELEASES LIVE FROM THE VIC IN CHICAGO AVAILABLE ON DVD/CD TODAY, JANUARY 3RD

ON BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVELY WITH BEST BUY JANUARY 3RD AND EVERYWHERE ELSE ON BLU-RAY JANUARY 17TH

(January 3, 2012) On the heels of a wildly successful and critically-lauded tour with Foo Fighters and their own headlining dates, as well as having their album, Thank You Happy Birthday, selected as one of Rolling Stone ‘s “Best Albums of 2011, “ Kentucky rockers Cage The Elephant are set to kick off the 2012 with the release of their first-ever live DVD LIVE FROM THE VIC IN CHICAGO, available today, January 3^rd on DVD/CD, and as an iTunes DVD download and digital audio download. In addition, Best Buy will release an exclusive Blu-Ray disc available in stores January 3^rd, and it will be available at other retailers January 17^th.

Directed by the famed lensman Wayne Isham, LIVE FROM THE VIC IN CHICAGO, was filmed amidst their brilliantly reviewed spring tour during which Cage The Elephant had a two-night sold out run at The Vic Theatre in Chicago. An edited 30-minute version of LIVE FROM THE VIC IN CHICAGO premiered on MTV, MTV2, MTVU, MTV Hits and MTV.com in the fall of 2011. The band’s stunning live show is captured on this 75 minute concert video.

Released on January 11^th, 2011, Thank You Happy Birthday (RCA Records), Cage The Elephant’s sophomore album, has garnered the band rave reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone, New York Times, LA Times, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, People and Alternative Press who heralded it “one of the best rock albums of the year.” Their single “Shake Me Down” held the #1 spot for 5 consecutive weeks on the Alternative Radio chart and Billboard’s Year End Chart places “Shake Me Down” at #2 on both of 2011’s year end Rock Songs and Alternative Songs charts. With performances on The Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, it’s easy to see why Rolling Stone named Cage The Elephant “one of rock’s best young bands” and Thank You Happy Birthday as one of the best albums 2011. In conjunction with the release of their third single “Aberdeen” from Thank You Happy Birthday, the band crafted an inventive and heartbreaking claymation tale directed by Isaac Rentz about a lonely Dragon's futile quest to befriend the human race; a story created by CTE lead singer Matt Shultz. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ABERDEEN

SETLIST/TRACK LISTING FOR LIVE FROM THE VIC IN CHICAGO 

In One Ear

2024

Aberdeen

Tiny Little Robots

Lotus

Around My Head

Japanese Buffalo

Back Stabbing Betty

Back Against The Wall

Flow

Indy Kidz

Always Something

Sell Yourself

Rubber Ball

Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked

Shake Me Down

Sabertooth Tiger

Psycho Killer

Shiver

The  Blu-Ray Disc includes the additional bonus features:

·         5.1 Surround Sound  Audio

·         Three live tracks from their Lollapalooza 2011 set: “Ain’t No Rest For the Wicked,” “Aberdeen” and “Shake Me Down”

	LIVE FROM THE VIC IN CHICAGO (RCA Records) Running Time approximately 75 minutes Suggested Retail Price for DVD /CD Brilliant box: $19.98 Suggested Retail Price for Blu-Ray Disc: $18.98 Blu-Ray bonus features 5.1 Surround Sound Audio; three live tracks from Lollapalooza 2011: “Ain’t No Rest For the Wicked,” “Aberdeen” and “Shake Me Down.”

http://www.cagetheelephant.com/

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone National Broadcast Premiere on Monday, January 22, 2012

Available as iTunes Exclusive on February 1^st
& DVD Release February 22^nd



Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone will have its national broadcast premiere on Monday, January 22nd, 2012 as part of public television's AfroPoP documentary series. The series, produced by the National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC) and co-presented by American Public Television (APT), kicks off it's new season with Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone, which documents the history of legendary Los Angeles band Fishbone.

The film is being distributed via digital and home video by Cinema Guild, which will present the film exclusively via ITunes starting February 1st, 2012 as part of the celebration of Black History Month and then via home video starting   February 22nd, 2012.

When Fishbone first emerged from California, no other band sounded or looked like them, and the weight of their innovative and iconic presence is still being felt decades later.  Coinciding with the group’s 25^th anniversary, filmmakers Lev Anderson & Chris Metzler have directed a compelling new documentary, narrated by Laurence Fishburne. Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone is both a fascinating and brutally honest look at the band’s history for longtime fans, as well as a perfect entry point for newcomers.

Everyday Sunshine is a documentary about the band Fishbone, musical pioneers who have been rocking on the margins of pop culture for the past 25 years.  From the streets of South Central-Los Angeles and the competitive Hollywood music scene of the 1980's, the band rose to prominence, only to fall apart when on the verge of "making it."  

Laurence Fishburne narrates Everyday Sunshine, an entertaining cinematic journey into the personal lives of this unique Black rock band, and an untold story of fiercely individual artists in their quest to reclaim their musical legacy while debunking the myths of young Black men from urban America.  Highlighting the parallel journeys of a band and their city, Everyday Sunshine explores the personal and cultural forces that gave rise to California's legendary Black punk sons that continue to defy categories and expectations.

At the heart of Fishbone's story is lead singer Angelo Moore and bassist Norwood Fisher who show how they keep the band rolling, out of pride, desperation and love for their art.  To overcome money woes, family strife, and the strain of being aging Punk rockers on the road, Norwood and Angelo are challenged to re-invent themselves in the face of dysfunction and ghosts from a painful past.

The documentary includes interviews with: Gwen Stefani (No Doubt), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Ice-T (rapper), Branford Marsalis (saxophonist), Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction, Porno For Pyros), Questlove (The Roots), and more.

Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChXk4R0mGNw

Official Documentary Website:
http://www.fishbonedocumentary.com/
Official Band Website:
http://www.fishbone.net

FOCUS FEATURES ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATES FOR FIRST HALF OF 2012; BEING FLYNN, SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD, MOONRISE KINGDOM OPENINGS SET

Three previously announced Focus Features movies for 2012 release have been assigned confirmed domestic opening dates for the first half of the year. The company made the announcement today.

Being Flynn is the new dramatic feature from Academy Award-nominated writer/director Paul Weitz (About a Boy). Adapted from Nick Flynn’s 2004 memoir Another Bulls—t Night in Suck City, the movie explores bonds both unbreakable and fragile between parent and child. Paul Dano (Little Miss Sunshine and There Will Be Blood) portrays Nick Flynn, a young writer seeking to define himself. He misses his late mother, Jody (four-time Academy Award nominee Julianne Moore), and her loving nature. But his father, Jonathan, is not even a memory, as Nick has not seen the man in 18 years. Jonathan Flynn (two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro) has long defined himself as a great writer, “a master storyteller.” Suddenly facing eviction from his apartment, Jonathan impulsively reaches out to Nick and the two come face-to-face. Being Flynn will open in select cities on Friday, March 2^nd.

Golden Globe Award winner Steve Carell and Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley star in the comedy Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, which marks the feature directorial debut of screenwriter Lorene Scafaria (Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist). Set in a too-near future, the movie explores what people will do when humanity’s last days are at hand. As the respective journeys of Dodge (Mr. Carell) and Penny (Ms. Knightley) converge, the two spark to each other and their outlooks – if not the world’s – brighten. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World will open in theaters nationally on Friday, April 20^th.

Moonrise Kingdom is the new feature from two-time Academy Award nominee Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore). Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, the film follows a young boy and girl (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward) falling in love. When they are moved to run away together, various

factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down – which might not be such a bad thing. Bruce Willis plays the town sheriff; two-time Academy Award nominee Edward Norton is cast as a camp leader; and Academy Award nominee Bill Murray and Academy Award winner Frances McDormand portray the young girl’s parents. Also in the cast are Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton and Jason Schwartzman. The original screenplay is by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola (The Darjeeling Limited). Moonrise Kingdom will open in select cities on Friday, May 25^th.

In addition to the three newly dated films, current and upcoming Focus Features releases include writer/director Dee Rees’ contemporary drama Pariah, which world-premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival; Sam Fell and Chris Butler’s ParaNorman, the new 3D stop-motion comedy thriller from animation company LAIKA, which was previously announced for a 2012 nationwide domestic release on August 17^th; the historical tale Hyde Park on Hudson, directed by Roger Michell and starring Academy Award nominees Bill Murray and Laura Linney; Joe Wright’s epic romance Anna Karenina, adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel by Academy Award winner Tom Stoppard and starring Keira Knightley, Jude Law, and Aaron Johnson; and Tomas Alfredson’s thriller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, starring Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, and Tom Hardy.

Focus Features and Focus Features International (www.focusfeatures.com) comprise a singular global company. This worldwide studio makes original and daring films that challenge the mainstream to embrace and enjoy voices and visions from around the world that deliver global commercial success. The company operates as Focus Features in North America, and as Focus Features International (FFI) in the rest of the world.

Focus Features and Focus Features International are part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.

CELEBRATE BEETHOVEN'S 241st BIRTHDAY (Dec. 16) with THE GREAT KAT’S Blistering New "BEETHOVEN SHREDS" CD & "BEETHOVEN’S GUITAR SHRED" DVD!

Featuring Beethoven's "5th SYMPHONY", "THE FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLE-BEE" & MORE SHRED/CLASSICAL GUITAR INSANITY!!! 

WQXR CLASSICAL RADIO FEATURES THE GREAT KAT IN "HOW BEETHOVEN BECAME AN AMERICAN ICON"! "Ludwig Through the Lens of Filmmakers, Activists, Rockers and Rappers. The Great Kat riffs on Beethoven." - By Brian Wise, WQXR Classical Radio

"No one in heavy metal has exploited Beethoven to the extent of Katherine Thomas, known as 'The Great Kat.' She does not just play Beethoven. If you believe her, she is Beethoven reincarnated. Loud, blistering fast guitar riffs accompanied by screams, and an aggressive hyper-dominatrix persona. Her act is not subtle. She is direct and flamboyant about her intentions. Her virtuosity is for real. Over-the-top stage persona. This is a frontal assault." - By Michael Broyles, "Beethoven in America" Book (Indiana University Press)

The Great Kat Guitar Goddess (http://www.greatkat.com): Juilliard Graduate Violin Virtuoso turned Guitar Virtuoso/"Top 10 Fastest Shredders Of All Time"-Guitar One Mag./"50 Fastest Guitarists Of All Time"-Guitar World Mag./"12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists"-Elle Mag./"Top-10 Fastest Guitarists Of All Time"-Guitar World's Readers' Poll. The Great Kat’s new CD, “Beethoven Shreds” features the phenomenal guitar/violin shredding of The Great Kat on “The Flight of the Bumble-Bee” (on guitar and violin at 300 BPM!), the famous Beethoven’s “5th Symphony” and Paganini’s demonic “Caprice #24.

Converse Rubber Tracks has premiered two new exclusive short-films featuring Converse Rubber Tracks recording artist Black Spade in "Oh Hello" and "Track of the Week".

In "Oh Hello"  Black Spade sits down to talk about how he operates in the studio

and the recording process he goes through. During this Converse Rubber Tracks

recording session, he teams up with drummer Isaac Teel, whom he hadn't

previously met before to collaborate on the original track "Nobody's Fool".

The newest installment of the short-film series "Track of the Week" features

behind-the-scenes footage of Black Spade as he records the original single

"Nobody's Fool" at Converse Rubber Tracks, which is the featured "Track of the

Week" on www.converse.com/rubbertracks

“THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO” TO BE RELEASED DECEMBER 20 AT 7 P.M. NATIONWIDE

Moviegoers will get a jump on one of the most highly-anticipated films of the season as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo opens one day early beginning on December 20 at 7 p.m. nationwide, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, chairman, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures.

Commenting on the announcement, Blake said, “This is one of the busiest times of the year for moviegoing and we can't wait to share this outstanding thriller with audiences all over the world.  We feel that by opening for night-time shows on December 20th, fans of the book will be given the perfect opportunity to get a jump start on the release of an exceptional film.”

In The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Academy Award®-nominated director David Fincher (The Social Network) uncoils the world of Stieg Larsson’s global blockbuster thriller on the screen. Within the story’s labyrinth lie murder, corruption, family secrets and the inner demons of the two unexpected partners chasing the truth of a 40-year-old mystery.  Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) is a financial reporter determined to restore his honor after being convicted of libel. Engaged by one of Sweden’s wealthiest industrialists, Henrik Vanger (Academy Award® nominee Christopher Plummer), to get to the bottom of the long-ago disappearance of his beloved niece, Harriet – murdered, Vanger believes, by a member of his large family – the journalist heads to a remote island on the frozen Swedish coast, unaware of what awaits him.  At the same time, Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), an unusual but ingenious investigator with Milton Security, is hired to do a background check on Blomkvist, a job that ultimately leads to her joining Mikael in his investigation of who killed Harriet Vanger. Though Lisbeth shields herself from a world that has repeatedly

betrayed her, her hacking skills and single-minded focus become invaluable.  While Mikael goes face-to-face with the tight-lipped Vangers, Lisbeth plies the wired shadows.  They begin to trace a chain of homicides from the past into the present, forging a fragile strand of trust even as they are pulled into the most

savage currents of modern crime.  The screenplay is by Steven Zaillian, based on the book by Stieg Larsson originally published by Norstedts.  The producers are Scott Rudin, Ole Søndberg, Søren Stærmose, and Ceán Chaffin. The film is presented by Columbia Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures.