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Friday, July 17th, 2009
7:41 am	The Butcher The Butcher Merle Henche (Eric Roberts) -- a boxer turned mob enforcer with more than 20 years of dedicated service under his belt -- learns what loyalty is worth when his employers set him up to take the fall for the multimillion-dollar heist of a rival gang. Unfortunately for them, Henche discovers the trap and ends up with a piece of the take. Now, he has just two goals: to get the rest of the money and to exact revenge on his former bosses. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:41 am	A Dog of Flanders A Dog of Flanders Destitute young Nello (David Ladd) finds an injured dog near the home he shares with his grandfather (Donald Crisp). Despite his poverty, Nello dreams of becoming an artist, never expecting that nursing the orphaned canine back to health may light the way. Though the book on which it's based is more than a century old, this archetypal tale is timeless, as proved in this 1960 version helmed by James B. Clark (Flipper). Theodore Bikel co-stars. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:41 am	Barney: Book Fair Barney: Book Fair The adventures never end when Barney and his buddies organize an outdoor book fair in the park. Each time they open a book, the story comes alive! Now they're having fun and exploring different worlds. Preschoolers will love watching the beloved purple dinosaur and pals Baby Bop, BJ and Riff as their enthusiasm leads them to build an imaginary rocket, to hold a circus and even to write their own books. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:41 am	Bob the Builder: Built for Fun Bob the Builder: Built for Fun Hang out with Bob the Builder and his dependable team of machines, including Scoop the Digger, Muck the Bulldozer and Lofty the Crane, as they enjoy tons of fun playing games, learning valuable lessons and constructing cool structures from scratch. Through entertaining adventures filled with humor and positivity, this popular animated children's program promotes the importance of teamwork and friendship. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:41 am	HIT Favorites: School Days HIT Favorites: School Days Barney, Thomas the tank engine, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam and other popular animated characters go back to school in this compilation of favorite episodes that show children that learning can be tons of fun. The collection also features Kipper, along with Fifi and the Flowertots, who embark on one educational escapade after another in tales that will help prepare youngsters for their schoolyard adventures. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:41 am	Ni Hao Kai-lan: Kai-lan's Great Trip to China! Ni Hao Kai-lan: Kai-lan's Great Trip to China! Kai-lan and her friends Rintoo, Tolee and Ho Ho take a trip to China in this exciting batch of "Ni Hao Kai-lan" episodes, an animated Nick Jr. series that introduces preschoolers to basic Chinese words and customs. Along the way, Kain-lan visits with her aunt, meets a precious baby panda and sings catchy songs such as "We're Going to China." Extras include a Kai-lan Goes to China game that's both entertaining and educational. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:41 am	The Bracelet of Bordeaux The Bracelet of Bordeaux When a persistent and dastardly dognapper strikes the town of Chem City, Texas, it's up to preteen pals Helen (Ally Claire Carson) and Marie (Kelsey Edwards) to solve the mystery. Luckily, they get help in the form of a magical bracelet. Together, the girls go head-to-head with the Mafia, a corrupt cop and other nefarious forces in this Dove Family-approved fantasy adventure, geared toward girls ages 8 to 13. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:41 am	The Color of Magic The Color of Magic An incredible adventure unfolds for erstwhile wizard Rincewind (David Jason) when he's tasked with shepherding the naïve Twoflower (Sean Astin) -- a tourist from the Agatean Empire who has plenty of gold to spend -- during his visit to the magical Discworld. Directed by Vadim Jean, this made-for-television adaptation of Terry Pratchett's science-fiction novels also stars Jeremy Irons, Tim Curry and Janet Suzman. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:41 am	The Wiggles: Go Bananas! The Wiggles: Go Bananas! The fabulous foursome of children's entertainment performs their favorite tunes about the wild kingdom. Join Sam, Anthony, Jeff, Murray and the rest of the Wiggles crew for an exciting musical tour of the animal world. Songs include "Kangaroo Jumping," "Chicken Walk" and "Hippo, Hippo!" Pop star Kylie Minogue joins the gang for a rousing rendition of "Monkey Man," while the RSPCA offers a special lesson about dog safety. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:41 am	Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand Join Thomas the tank engine and all his locomotive pals for a trainload of birthday fun and adventures on the magical island of Sodor with this collection of episodes from the long-running PBS show. Stories include Percy getting delayed while escorting Lady Hatt to a surprise concert; the Percival twins disappointing Duncan by celebrating their birthday with a hot-air balloon ride instead of a train ride; and Toby discovering a special sign. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:40 am	Zorro: Generation Z: Vol. 1 Zorro: Generation Z: Vol. 1 Follow the brand-new animated adventures of Diego de la Vega, a 21st-century teen who takes up the cause of his Zorro forebears with a little help from a few modern conveniences, such as his multipurpose laser-sword and his motorbike, the Tornado-Z. Together with his lovely pal and fellow crime fighter the Scarlet Whip, this young Zorro champions the underdog while fighting crime and corruption in his ancestral home of Pueblo Grande. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:40 am	Karl Rove, I Love You Karl Rove, I Love You When Dan Butler ("Frasier") decides to portray Karl Rove in a one-man show, he sees a man like him -- the ultimate supporting player -- in former President George W. Bush's senior advisor. But he doesn't expect to fall in love with him. That's what happens, though, in this mockumentary that finds Butler identifying more and more strongly with Rove, much to the distress of his friends. Butler also co-writes and helms the film. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:40 am	Ryan and Sean's Not So Excellent Adventure Ryan and Sean's Not So Excellent Adventure On the verge of losing his cushy studio job, a movie producer (Michael Buckley) sets out to revive his sagging career by casting You Tube sensations Ryan (Ryan Higa) and Sean (Sean Fujiyoshi) in his next film, a buddy flick for which he thinks the pair would be perfect. Convinced that they're Hollywood's next big thing, the producer forces the two to jump through a series of ridiculous hoops, resulting in one hilarious situation after another. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:40 am	The Comedy Jesus Show The Comedy Jesus Show Armed with keen improv skills, a killer stand-up routine and a wicked PowerPoint presentation, Jesus -- played by tongue-in-cheek funnyman Troy Conrad -- devilishly sends up the dangerous hypocrisy of religion and politics. A former door-to-door Bible salesman, the Christian fundamentalist turned atheist shares several bold strategies for how we all can become better people in this hilarious blend of stand-up, sketch comedy and more. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:40 am	Van Wilder: Freshman Year Van Wilder: Freshman Year This prequel to National Lampoon's cult hit Van Wilder takes us to the beginning of young Van's (Jonathan Bennett) college career and reveals how the charismatic slacker became the indomitable party animal we've come to know and love. Shocked by the conservative environment of his new school, Van sets out to liberate the student body from the iron fist of the domineering Coolidge College dean (Kurt Fuller). read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:40 am	Waiting for Dublin Waiting for Dublin While partying before shipping out, World War II pilot Mike Clarke (Andrew Keegan) bets stranger Vito (Karl Shiels) he'll shoot down five enemy planes. But later he realizes Vito is gangster Al Capone's nephew -- and failing to win will mean more than losing face. When Clarke makes an emergency landing in Ireland after downing four aircraft, he must contend with a local spitfire (Jade Yourell) while trying to win the bet in this exciting comedy. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:40 am	6 Thugs 6 Thugs In a single afternoon, the lives of six thugs crumble as they attempt to prove their loyalty and toughness through kidnapping, murder and rape. When one member stands up for justice, he must throw down with his former friends to keep on living. A hardcore look at Southern California street life directed and co-written by Magdaleno Robles Jr., this tense drama stars Noel Gugliemi, Rolando Molina, Robert Zepeda and Demetrius Navarro. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:40 am	Beach Kings Beach Kings Ten years after his dreams of glory in the NBA go off the rails, former hotshot hoopster Cameron Day (David Charvet) finds his way to the beaches of California, where he sets his sights on dominating the intensely competitive world of pro beach volleyball. A beautiful local (Torrey DeVitto) inspires Cameron to live a better life, but mounting pressure on the court threatens to unleash his old demons. Paul Nihipali directs this inspiring drama. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:40 am	Break Break Equal parts film noir and comic book, this stylized tale follows Frank (Frank Krueger), a hit man hired by a Mafia kingpin called "the Man" (Chad Everett). It turns out the Man is dying, and he wants Frank to assassinate both him and his girlfriend, "the Woman" (Sarah Thompson). But Frank's discovery that the Woman is an old flame brings a new element to the job. David Carradine, Charles Durning and Michael Madsen co-star. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)
7:40 am	Chasing the Green Chasing the Green Riding high as they leverage their newfangled credit card machines into a multimillion-dollar company, 20-something brothers Ross and Adam Franklin (Ryan Hurst and Jeremy London) become the targets of powerful business interests opposed to their success. When the Federal Trade Commission joins the crusade against them, the siblings get a harsh lesson in the perils of entrepreneurship. Russ Emanuel directs this drama based on a true story. read more at Netflix New Releases This Week rss2lj (Comment on this)