"Jane Got a Gun" Takes Aim on DVD, BD on April 26

Academy Award winner Natalie Portman (Black Swan, Star Wars Episodes I-III, The Professional) stars in Gavin O’Connor’s action-packed western Jane Got a Gun, available on Blu-ray  and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment April 26.

Hailed as a “sturdy, well-crafted genre piece” by the Los Angeles Times, Jane Got a Gun also stars Joel Edgerton (Black Mass, The Gift, The Great Gatsby), Ewan McGregor (August: Osage County, The Island), Rodrigo Santoro (Focus, 300: Rise of an Empire), Noah Emmerich (TV’s “The Americans”, Little Children), and Boyd Holbrook (Gone Girl, Run All Night). The screenplay is written by Brian Duffield (Insurgent), Anthony Tambakis (Warrior) and Joel Edgerton, with story by Brian Duffield.

Jane Hammond (Natalie Portman) has built a life on the rugged western plains with her husband Bill "Ham" Hammond (Noah Emmerich) and young daughter. When Ham stumbles home riddled with bullets after a run-in with the relentless John Bishop (Ewan McGregor) and his gang, she knows they will not stop until her family is dead. In desperation, Jane turns to Dan Frost (Joel Edgerton), a man from her past, for help. Haunted by old memories, Jane’s past meets the present in a heart-stopping battle for survival.

Sophie Lowe and Beau Knapp Star as a Couple on the Run in 'What Lola Wants"

A “swell, unavoidably Tarantinoesque twist on the outlaw-journey-as-aphrodisiac recipe” (LA Daily News), What Lola Wants arrives on DVD  April 19 from Anchor Bay Entertainment. Written and directed by Rupert Glasson (Coffin Rock), the film stars Sophie Lowe (“The Returned”) as Lola, Beau Knapp (Southpaw) as Marlo, Dale Dickey (Iron Man 3), Charles S. Dutton (Alien 3) and Robert Taylor (“Longmire”). 

Sixteen-year-old Lola Franklin (Lowe) runs away from home and her Hollywood royalty parents, but allows the world to believe she has been kidnapped. Intent on making her way across the country, she meets a boy, Marlo (Knapp), in a New Mexico diner. They fall instantly in love. But when Marlo learns of the reward for Lola's safe return, he must decide between collecting the reward for her return, or escaping his own life in a ruthless crime ring to help her continue her mysterious getaway.

Anchor Bay Acquires "Where to Invade Next" Home Entertainment Rights

Anchor Bay Entertainment announced today the acquisition of the US home entertainment distribution rights to WHERE TO INVADE NEXT from Academy Award-winning director Michael Moore, a provocative and hilarious comedy in which Moore will stop at nothing to figure out how to actually make America great again. Anchor Bay Entertainment, a leading distributor of independent feature film and television content, is also the home entertainment division of Starz. 

Just in time for election season, America's favorite political provocateur, Michael Moore, is back with his new film, WHERE TO INVADE NEXT. Honored by festivals and critics groups alike, WHERE TO INVADE NEXT is an expansive, hilarious, and subversive comedy in which Moore confronts the most pressing issues facing America today and finds solutions in the most unlikely places. The creator of FAHRENHEIT 9/11 and BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE has returned with an epic movie that’s unlike anything he has done before—an eye-opening call to arms to capture the American Dream and restore it in, of all places, America.

Starz' Tumbledown Arrives on DVD/BD on April 5

Starz Digital’s comedic love story, Tumbledown starring, Rebecca Hall (The Gift, The Town, The Prestige), Jason Sudeikis ( Horrible Bosses, Sleeping with Other People ), Dianna Agron ( I Am Number Four, The Family, “Glee”), Blythe Danner (The Lucky One, Meet the Parents), Griffin Dunne (Dallas Buyers Club, “House of Lies”), Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike, “True Blood”) and Richard Masur (My Girl, “Girls” and “All My Children”) arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on April 5, 2016 from Anchor Bay Entertainment. Tumbledown, “a sweet and gently comic tale” (John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter) is directed by Sean Mewshaw (Last Night, What Were You Thinking) from a screenplay by Desi Van Til (producer Open Heart). Kristin Hahn of Hahnscape Entertainment, Bron Studios’ Aaron L. Gilbert, and Margot Hand produced the film. 

Pop culture scholar Andrew (Jason Sudeikis) comes to Maine to interview Hannah (Rebecca Hall), the protective widow of an acclaimed singer. When the unlikely pair strike a deal to co-write a biography, Andrew finds himself clashing with a cast of locals, including Hannah’s hunky suitor (Joe Manganiello), and her loving but defensive parents (Blythe Danner, Richard Masur). When Hannah and Andrew's stormy partnership blossoms into an unexpected connection, they face the possibility that the next chapter in their lives may involve each other. Dianna Argon and Griffin Dunne costar in this startlingly funny and sweetly romantic tale of moving on and finding love in the unlikeliest of places.

Macbeth Arrives on DVD/BD on March 8

The critically acclaimed interpretation of one of literature's most famous and compelling characters Macbeth, directed by Justin Kurzel (The Snowtown Murders, The Turning, upcoming Assassin's Creed), and starring Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender (12 Years a Slave, X-Men franchise) and Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose, The Dark Knight Rises, Contagion, Inception), arrives March 8 on Blu-ray and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment. Produced by Academy Award winners Iain Canning and Emile Sherman of The King’s Speech, and Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 79% critics rating, this film attracts genre enthusiasts and movie fans alike.

Macbeth (Fassbender), Duke of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife Lady Macbeth (Cotillard), Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.

PA Commission for Women Joins PCAR, State System of Higher Education to Host "The Hunting Ground " Screening

The Pennsylvania Commission for Women recently joined the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape(PCAR) and Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education to host a screening of the documentary The Hunting Ground, followed by a panel discussion focused on sexual assault on college campuses. The event, which took place at the Governor's Residence, was held in conjunction with the It's On Us campaign's 2015 National Week of Action.

"Pennsylvania is home to some of the best colleges and universities in the country, and we must ensure that our students are not only being academically enriched but also cared for and protected emotionally and physically as well," said Governor Tom Wolf. "It is a priority for my administration to ensure that sexual assault on our campuses is not tolerated and that our schools are promoting the best possible academic and social environment for our students. Today's event was an important step toward that goal and we will continue this discussion with key stakeholders throughout the commonwealth to ensure that this issue is being addressed and that our students' safety is protected."

MARCO POLO to Discover DVD & Blu-ray in December

Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the season one home entertainment release of the gripping Netflix drama, MARCO POLO. Featuring over an hour of never-before-seen special features including The Marco Polo Documentary, Deleted Scenes, Gag Reel, Fight Scene Rehearsals and more, MARCO POLO will be available on Blu-ray and DVD from Anchor Bay on December 15, 2015.

This epic adventure follows a young Marco Polo, who finds himself in the court of the great Kublai Khan and must navigate a world of greed, betrayal and sexual intrigue as the Mongol leader wages a bloody campaign to become Emperor of the World.

Re-creating the legendary explorer’s 13th century exploits in the Far East, this historical drama chronicles the intrigues, duplicity and greed running rampant in the court of the Mongolian ruler Khan.

The complete first season of MARCO POLO has a running time of 547 minutes, is not rated, and stars Lorenzo Richelmy (Sotto Una Buona, La Terra e Il Vento), Benedict Wong (The Martian, Prometheus), Zhu Zhu (Could Atlas, The Man with the Iron Fist), Remy Hii (Kiss, Treading Water) Olivia Cheng (Assault on Wall Street) and Joan Chen (Lust, Caution) from creator John Fusco (The Forbidden Kingdom, Hidalgo).

"No Escape" Escapes for a November DVD/Blu-ray Release

Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the home entertainment release of the intense international thriller, NO ESCAPE starring Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers, Zoolander, Night at the Museum series)), Lake Bell (HBO’s “How to Make it in America,” No Strings Attached) and Pierce Brosnan (The James Bond Franchise, Survivor, The Thomas Crown Affair). Directed by John Erick Dowdle (As Above So Below, Quarantine) and written together and produced with his brother Drew Dowdle (As Above So Below, Quarantine). NO ESCAPE will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on November 24, 2015.

NO ESCAPE centers on an American businessman (Wilson) as he and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia. Suddenly finding themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, they must frantically look for a safe escape as rebels mercilessly attack the city.

NO ESCAPE, “a taut thriller” (Steven Rea, The Philadelphia Inquirer) is rated R for strong violence throughout, and for language and has a running time of 103 minutes. DVD and Blu-ray special features include Feature Commentary with Writer/Director John Erick Dowdle and Writer/Producer Drew Dowdle, Deleted Scenes, and Behind-the-Scenes Gallery.

Nicole Kidman Starrer, GRACE of MONACO, from Anchor Bay in December

Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the home entertainment release of the enthralling biographical drama GRACE OF MONACO. The 2015 Emmy Award nominated film (Best Television Movie) stars Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman (Paddington, The Paperboy, The Hour), Tim Roth (Selma, Pulp Fiction), Frank Langella (“The Americans,” Frost/Nixon, Robot & Frank, Good Night, and Good Luck) and Paz Vega (Spanglish, Talk to Her). GRACE OF MONACO, directed by Olivier Dahan (La Vie En Rose, Ghost River) and written by Arash Amel (Erased), opened the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and will be available on DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment on December 1, 2015.

Grace Kelly (Nicole Kidman) is a huge movie star with the promise of a glittering career when she marries Prince Rainer (Tim Roth) of Monaco in 1956. Six years later, with her marriage in serious difficulty, Alfred Hitchcock offers her the chance to return to Hollywood to play the role of Marnie in his next film. But France is also threatening to annex Monaco, the tiny principality where she became the princess. Grace is torn and forced to choose between the creative flame that still burns within her and her role as Her Serene Highness, Princess of Monaco.

New Chuggington DVD Pulls in on October 13

Cool high-speed adventure is on the way to preschoolers nationwide with the newest “Chuggington” DVD, “Chuggington: The Big Freeze”!  The latest release in the popular DVD collection from Anchor Bay Entertainment is jam-packed with six fun-filled adventures, including a never before seen holiday special episode from the top-rated Disney Junior series.  “The Big Freeze” pulls in  on October 13, 2015, just in time to help families from coast-to-coast celebrate the season, Chuggington style!

The chuggers perform one heroic rescue after another in this cool new seasonal collection of “Chuggington” adventures! When icy temperatures cause the town to run out of fuel and all diesel engines are grounded, it’s wheels-to-the-rails as Chief Jackman and his team of brave Chug Patrollers work together to find a way to the frozen docks to retrieve fuel and get the town of Chuggington moving once again. Fans can join Fletch as he tries to repair the lighthouse, chug along with Calley as she tests to become a first responder, watch as Brewster gets closer to being a Chuggineer, and more! “The Big Freeze” will help teach little chuggers nationwide important lessons about safety, responsibility and teamwork as they ride alongside their favorite friends, Wilson, Koko, Brewster, and Asher!

Making of the Mob:New York Hits on October 20

On October 20^th Anchor Bay Entertainment releases AMC’s gripping and gritty docudrama “The Making of The Mob: New York” on Blu-ray and DVD. Available as a 2-disc set, “The Making of The Mob: New York” contains all eight episodes of the limited series that tells the true story of the rise of the American Mafia in New York City.

Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Ray Liotta, here is the unflinching look at the rough and tough rise of the most successful and brutal organized crime syndicate ever. The release is also fully loaded with insightful bonus features including featurettes, deleted scenes and interview segments that are shown here for the first time! SRP for Blu-ray is $49.99 and $39.98 for DVD.

“The Making of The Mob: New York” begins in 1905 and spans over 50 years to trace the rise of Charles “Lucky” Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel and other notorious gangsters from their beginnings as a neighborhood gang of teenagers to murderous entrepreneurs and bootleggers who organized the criminal underworld, turning the Mafia into an American institution.

“The Making of The Mob: New York” is executive produced by Emmy Award-winning Stephen David Entertainment (“The World Wars,” “The Men Who Built America”). Utilizing an immersive blend of dramatic scenes, archival footage and groundbreaking VFX, “The Making of The Mob: New York” is AMC’s first ever docudrama and features testimonials paired with scripted re-enactments that gives unique perspective into the crime underworld. Notable figures featured throughout the series include former NYC Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, Meyer Lansky II, Chazz Palminteri, Drea de Matteo, Joe Mantegna, Frankie Valli, Mob attorney and former Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman and noted author and historian David Pietrusza, among many others.

Escobar:Paradise Lost to DVD/BD in October

The critically acclaimed Escobar: Paradise Lost, written and directed by Andrea Di Stefano, and starring Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro (Traffic) and Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games franchise), arrives on Blu-ray and DVD this October 6, 2015 from Anchor Bay Entertainment.

An official selection of the 2014 Telluride Film Festival and 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, Escobar: Paradise Lost is an absorbing fictionalized drama based on notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar’s last reining days in Colombia.

Young surfer Nick (Hutcherson) thinks all his dreams have come true when he goes to visit his brother in Colombia. Against an idyllic backdrop of blue lagoons and white beaches, he falls madly in love with Maria (Claudia Traisac, “Cuentame”). It all seems perfect until he meets her uncle, the famous drug kingpin Pablo Escobar (Del Toro) and he finds his life is on the line when he’s pulled into the dangerous world of the family business. Escobar: Paradise Lost also stars Carlos Bardem (Black Souls), Laura Londoño (“La Bruja”) and Micke Moreno (“Reto de Mujer”).

Escobar: Paradise Lost will be available on Blu-ray and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment for the suggested retail price of $26.99 and $22.98, respectively.

Oscar Winning Doc, CITIZENFOUR to DVD/BD in August

One of the most influential and timely documentary films in recent history, the critically acclaimed 2014 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Citizenfour arrives on Blu-ray and DVD

August 25, 2015 from Anchor Bay Entertainment and RADiUS. Just as the controversial US Patriot Act was to expire on May 31, 2015 the US Senate voted to pass the US House version of the USA Freedom Act, the successor to the Patriot Act, which saw three of its major sections end, one of which was the mass surveillance of all Americans. Shortly thereafter, President Obama signed the bill into law. Edward Snowden and the events documented in Citizenfour were a powerful catalyst in calling attention to the unlawful surveillance of Americans by their government.

Citizenfour will be available on Blu-ray and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment on August 25, 2015 at the suggested retail price of $26.99 and $22.98, respectively.

Citizenfour is a real life international thriller that unfolds by the minute. With unprecedented access, this gripping behind-the-scenes chronicle follows award winning director Laura Poitras - previously nominated for My Country, My Country and journalist Glenn Greenwald’s remarkable encounters with whistleblower Edward Snowden in a Hong Kong hotel room as he hands over classified documents that provide evidence of mass indiscriminate and illegal invasions of privacy by the National Security Agency (NSA). The film not only shows the dangers of governmental surveillance, but also makes audiences feel them. After seeing the film, viewers will never think the same way about their phone, e-mail, credit cards, web browser or digital footprint again.

Executive Produced by Steven Soderbergh, (Traffic, Erin Brockovich) Citizenfour – in addition to taking home this year’s Academy Award, also won the Independent Spirit Award, Gotham Award, BAFTA and DGA among others. It was heralded Best Non-Fiction Film from The New York Film Critics Circle, Boston Society of Film Critics and Lost Angeles Film Critics Association and Best Feature from the International Documentary Association.

Northmen - A Viking Saga to Hit Theatres With Brief DVD/BD Window

Anchor Bay Entertainment today announced the release of the highly-anticipated, action-packed Viking film NORTHMEN - A VIKING SAGA.   The film will be released in theaters by Starz Digital on July 31, 2015, and on DVD, Blu-ray on August 11, 2015. Directed by Claudio Fäh (Hollow Man II and Sniper: Reloaded), NORTHMEN - A VIKING SAGA stars Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”), Tom Hopper (Starz’ “Black Sails,” “Merlin”), James Norton (Belle, Rush), Ed Skrein (“Game of Thrones,” the upcoming The Transporter Refueled), Charlie Murphy (Philomena) and Johan Hegg (front man of the metal band Amon Amarth). The film was written by Matthias Bauer and Bastian Zach. 

NORTHMEN –A VIKING SAGA tells the story of a group of Vikings in the ninth century who sets sail for Britain, aiming to plunder the rich monasteries in the northern part of the island. But a storm smashes the ship to pieces on the rocks off the coast of Scotland, the only part of Britain without any Viking settlements. Soon thereafter, the daughter of the Scottish King falls into their hands and the Vikings see this as an opportunity to demand a large ransom. The King immediately sets his 'wolfpack', a group of mercenaries well known for their savagery, on the Vikings. The “Northmen” with their hostage now have to force their way through the rough highlands, where they meet the brave and mysterious Christian monk Conall (Ryan Kwanten). Having the wolfpack close on their heels, a desperate race against time begins. A battle over life and death...

 

Anchor Bay to Distribute Uncensored "Aquarius" in the USA on Blu-ray, DVD

Anchor Bay Entertainment, a leading distributor of STARZ original series and other TV/independent feature film
content, and the home entertainment division of Starz, announced today the acquisition of North American Blu-ray and DVD distribution rights to the uncensored director’s cut edition of Tomorrow Studios’ new NBC series “Aquarius” from distributor ITV Studios Global Entertainment. This will be the first time the uncensored director’s cut version will be available in North America, in addition it will feature extra material including extended scenes and more.

“We are deeply committed to continually adding great content to our growing library, and ‘Aquarius’ is a terrific addition,” said Bill Clark, President of Anchor Bay Entertainment. “We look forward to this new partnership, and our hope is that the distribution of ‘Aquarius’ will lead to a long and prolific relationship between ABE and ITV Studios Global Entertainment.”

“Anchor Bay has a great reputation and wealth of experience in the home entertainment space, making them the ideal partner for us,” said Greg Johnson, Executive Vice President of Distribution for the Americas for ITV Studios Global Entertainment. “Our expectations for ‘Aquarius’ are extremely high and we are confident Anchor Bay will help us reach our goals.”

Starring David Duchovny, Claire Holt, Emma Dumont, Grey Damon and Gethin Anthony, the upcoming NBC drama, set in 1967, follows a decorated World War II veteran and homicide detective (Duchovny). When the daughter of an ex girlfriend goes missing, he enlists the help of an undercover officer (Damon). Unknown to them, their investigation will lead them to Charles Manson. Writer John McNamara serves as executive producer with Marty Adelstein, David Duchovny, Becky Clements and Melanie Greene. "Aquarius" is produced for NBC by Tomorrow Studios, a partnership between Marty Adelstein and ITV Studios.

Every Secret Thing Arrives on DVD in August

Anchor Bay Entertainment has announced the home video release of Academy Award Nominee Amy Berg’s (West of Memphis, An Open Secret) narrative feature debut, EVERY SECRET THING. Written by Nicole Holofcener (Enough Said) and produced by Academy Award winning actress Frances McDormand (Fargo), the film features an all-star cast that includes Diane Lane, Elizabeth Banks, Dakota Fanning, Nate Parker, Common and newcomer Danielle Macdonald. The suspenseful drama was released in theaters on  May 15th and will arrive on DVD on August 4, 2015.
From the producer of Foxcatcher and based on the novel by New York Times best-selling author Laura Lippman, EVERY SECRET THING is a gripping psychological thriller about the chilling consequences of the secrets we keep.  Detective Nancy Porter (Banks) is still haunted by her failure to save the life of a missing child from the hands of two young girls.

"The Dog Who Saved Summer" Arrives Soon on DVD

A paws-itively delightful treat for the whole family, The Dog Who Saved Summer arrives on DVD  June 2 from Anchor Bay Entertainment. Mario Lopez (“Extra” host, “Saved by the Bell”), Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”), Gary Valentine (“The King of Queens,” Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 and 2, Jack & Jill), Elisa Donovan (Clueless, “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”), Patrick Muldoon (Starship Troopers) and Joey “Coco” Diaz (The Longest Yard) reprise their roles in the sixth installment of the popular franchise and are joined once again by director Sean Robert Olson and screenwriters Michael Ciminera and Richard Gnolfo. The hilarious fun-in-the-sun comedy also stars Martin Kove (“Cagney & Lacey,” The Karate Kid), Francesca Capaldi (“Dog with a Blog”), Cole Jensen (“Crash & Bernstein”) and the voice of William Zabka (The Karate Kid).

 

When former police K-9 Zeus (voiced by Lopez) accidentally destroys an important party, the Bannister family decides it’s time to send him to obedience school. Classes start off on the wrong paw when the no-nonsense instructor Vernon (Kove) and his Marine K-9 assistant Apollo (voiced by Zabka) fail Zeus on every lesson. Fearing the pound may be his next stop, Zeus and the Bannister children (Capaldi and Jensen) enlist help from a janitor who teaches them his unique training methods that could help Zeus win “Top Dog” at the school’s showcase. Meanwhile, a familiar trio of bumbling burglars (Cain, Muldoon and Diaz) is planning a daring diamond heist. Zeus must outsmart the thieves, as well as his hard-nosed instructor, in order to win the big tournament and foil the jewelry robbery before it’s too late.

Walking Dead Fans; Save the Date!!!

Dear “Walking Dead” Fans:

For the past five years, we have followed the amazing tale of survival that is “The Walking Dead.” With the end of every season, comes the knowledge that-- for the moment-- we must part with the characters we have come to embrace. While it won’t be too long before their story resumes, Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly continues the tradition of offering fans one more chance to revisit the exciting season that was...

“The Walking Dead: The Complete Fifth Season” will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 25^th. Just like the award winning previous home entertainment releases, “The Walking Dead: The Complete Fifth Season” will dazzle viewers with state-of-the-art video and audio presentations.

More information, including bonus feature content, technical specs, etc will be available soon.

Until we meet again at Alexandria...

The Missing Slated for April 14 DVD/BD Release

Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly releases the Golden Globe nominated STARZ Limited Series "The Missing" on Blu-ray and DVD on April 14, 2015.  This acclaimed series has been included among numerous critics' "Top TV Shows of the Year" lists, and examines the emotional fallout of a child's abduction, not only on the family but also the community around them. Intense, chilling and suspenseful - this is groundbreaking, "must-see" television. Bonus features include behind-the-scenes footage and featurettes that give an insider's look into the making of the unforgettable first season. SRP is $54.99 for the Blu-ray and $44.98 for the DVD.

"The Missing" follows Tony, played by James Nesbitt (The Hobbit trilogy, "Jekyll"), as a man devastated by the abduction of his young son, Oliver, during a family vacation in France. He becomes obsessed and spends years searching, unable to accept the potential fate of his child.

PADDINGTON Hits Home Entertainment on April 28

Everyone’s favorite marmalade-loving little bear is ready to make a splash onto home screens when Anchor Bay Entertainment and TWC-Dimension release the critically acclaimed, heart-warming family film PADDINGTON on Blu-ray and DVD April 28, 2015. PADDINGTON.

Paddington Bear was first introduced to children in Michael Bond’s 1958 book, A Bear Called Paddington and the subsequent Paddington Bear series has sold over 35 million copies and been translated into 40 languages. For the first time, author Michael Bond has given his blessing for his beloved characters to be brought to the big screen, charming both critics and audience members alike. 

From writer-director Paul King and producer David Heyman, the film features a stellar cast with Emmy nominee Hugh Bonneville (TV’s “Downton Abbey”), Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine), Oscar nominee Julie Walters (Billy Elliot, Educating Rita), Oscar winner Jim Broadbent (Iris), Peter Capaldi (TV’s “Doctor Who,” “The Musketeers”) with Oscar winner Nicole Kidman (The Hours), and Ben Whishaw (Skyfall) as the voice of Paddington. The Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh film is “stuffed with family fun,” according to the Los Angeles Times, and has earned over $228 million worldwide at the box office to date.