Opens Friday, May 31, 2013 Synopsis: A team of talented illusionists called "The Four Horsemen" (played by Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco) are investigated by a resolute FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) following a series of brazen heists that leave their audiences swimming in cash while draining the bulging bank accounts of unscrupulous business leaders. Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Mélanie Laurent co-star in this sleight-of-hand thriller directed by Clash of the Titans' Louis Leterrier. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Mélanie Laurent, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman Movie Details Play Trailer
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Opens Friday, Mar 21, 2014 Synopsis: In a dystopian future where the population is segregated by personality, one woman branded "Divergent" uncovers a conspiracy to kill all who bear her misfit label, and attempts to find out what makes the powers-that-be so frightened of them. Shailene Woodley (The Descendants) and Theo James (Underworld: Awakening) star in this sci-fi thriller adapted from the novel by Veronica Roth, and directed by Neil Burger (The Illusionist, Limitless). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet, Ansel Elgort, Ray Stevenson Movie Details
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Now Playing Synopsis: A mischievous magician gains the wisdom to become a powerful ruler after being swept away to a land of magic and mystery as director Sam Raimi and screenwriters Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) explore the genesis of author L. Frank Baum's enduring tales of Oz. Shady illusionist Oscar Diggs (James Franco) enchants curious audiences at a Kansas circus. A self-professed con man, he's a fast-talking performer who aspires to follow in the footsteps of inventors like Thomas Edison. Oscar is being chased across the circus grounds by the rampaging Strongman when a tornado blows in and everyone runs for cover. Seeing a hot-air balloon as his only chance for escape, the illusionist jumps in and cuts himself free. Magically transported to the wondrous world of Oz, he soon encounters Theodora (Mila Kunis), a temperamental witch who surmises that he is the wizard named after their land (Oscar's nickname is Oz), foretold to fall from the sky, defeat a nasty witch, and ascend to the throne. Theodora takes Oscar to the Emerald City to meet her sister Evanora (Rachel Weisz), a powerful witch who reveals that he cannot become the rightful ruler of Oz until he's accomplished his mission. Later, as Oscar and his new flying-monkey companion Finley (voice of Zach Braff) prepare to face their fearsome enemy, they're joined by the fragile but fearless China Girl (voice of Joey King) and benevolent witch Glinda the Good (Michelle Williams), who help them prepare for the arduous battle ahead. Together with the brave people of Oz, Oscar draws up a plan to rid the land of evil once and for all, and become the great and powerful king who will rule from his throne in the Emerald City. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Bill Cobbs, Joey King Movie Details Play Trailer
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Now Playing Synopsis: Down-on-his-luck Las Vegas magician Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) reunites with his old partner Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) to take on hip illusionist Steve Gray (Jim Carrey) in this comedy from prolific television director Don Scardino. Partners for 30 years, illusionists Burt and Anton made the Las Vegas Strip a magical place to be. But lately Burt and Anton's ticket sales have plummeted right alongside their once-strong partnership, allowing gritty street wizard Steve Gray (Carrey) an opportunity to steal their runic thunder. Now, in order for old dogs Burt and Anton to reclaim their rightful status as the best magicians on the Strip, they must learn some dazzling new tricks, and patch up their fractured friendship in the process. Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin, and James Gandolfini co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Jim Carrey, James Gandolfini, Alan Arkin Movie Details Play Trailer
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...parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bishop."The Illusionist" - 23 p.m. Friday and Sunday and...Synopsis: A down-on-his-luck illusionist befriends a pretty admirer, and finds...by rock bands and pop singers, the illusionist has been forced to ply his trade at...
...with Montanaro. From 1989 to 1992, she toured with the Leland Faulkner Light Theater, a well-known company of mimes, illusionists and physical comedians. In 1992, she moved to Florida and married Minnesotan Jon LeClair, a nationally known magician...
...The woman claimed that once she arrived, Copperfield, whose real name is David Kotkin, sexually assaulted her. The illusionist's lawyers said he denied the allegations and called the lawsuit "extortion for money, plain and simple." The U.S...
...Morgan lived a few blocks from a magic shop and began learning tricks. He read books, rented videos and studied famous illusionist David Copperfield and magic man Doug Henning. "David Copperfield will come out and have the music and the dancing," JoAnn...
...Devil," by Glen David Gold, tells the story of a nation obsessed with magic and illusion. Carter the Great is a master illusionist who has carefully built up his reputation as one of the greatest young magicians around, only to see it threatened as his...
...distractions. Poll after poll shows that a growing majority opposes ObamaCare. It's going to take more than a talented illusionist to pull off this legislative sleight of hand. Brian Darling is director of Senate relations at The Heritage Foundation.
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