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October 2012

This month on the big screen is all about the action movies (with a little bit of singing thrown in). So while you’re trying to escape the colder days, or preparing for the swarm of children on Halloween this year, make sure you squeeze in some time for these books on screen adaptations.

August 2012

It’s time to get wimpy! The highly-anticipated third Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie, Dog Days, will be in theaters on August 3rd, and it promises to be the best one yet. In the film, which is based on the third and fourth books in Jeff Kinney’s popular series --- THE LAST STRAW and DOG DAYS --- Greg Heffley devises a plan to keep himself away from this season’s dog days: by pretending to work at a rich country club. But things don't go the way he envisioned them. He has an embarrassing accident at his local public pool, and disaster ensues further when he goes camping. Will Greg be able to make things right, or will trouble just keep following him?

September 2012

The official end of summer is nearing, and these early days of fall will be perfect for some futuristic crime-fighting and a dash of family drama. While you’re wishing for those warmer days to stay a little bit longer, be sure you check out these releases on both the big and small screens.

August 2012

This year, a number of big movies are releasing for people of all ages during these "dog days of summer."

Among these standout releases is The Bourne Legacy, which stars Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross, whose life was affected by the events in the first three installments of this blockbuster series. Watch as he figures out how to handle the same situation Jason Bourne was thrust into.

July 2012

Summer is well underway, and that means big blockbusters are battling it out for that top spot at the box office. When you aren't relaxing at the beach with a good book, check out these books-on-screen adaptations that are sure to entertain (or at least get you out of the hot sun for a few hours).

July 2012

Summer is well underway, and that means big summer blockbusters are battling it out for that top spot at the box office. When you aren't enjoying the Great Outdoors, be sure to check out July's books on screen adaptations, which are sure to entertain (or at least get you out of the hot sun for a few hours).

June 2012

The official start to summer is almost here. And you know what that means --- a whole three months of summer blockbusters! June already brings some great, long-awaited titles to the big screen. If the weather just gets too hot to handle, have no fear; there are plenty of cinematic adventures awaiting you (hopefully in an air-conditioned theater).

May 2012

The “merry month of May” is about to get even merrier! Some long-awaited films are hitting the big screen, so if you need a break from all the sunshine (or the April showers leaking into May!), there are some great upcoming movies --- as well as TV shows --- to keep you entertained.

April 2012

The Lucky One, an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ 2008 novel, is now in theaters. This highly anticipated release, starring Zac Efron, follows U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault as he goes in search of a girl he doesn’t know, whose photograph he found during his tour of duty in Iraq. But when he finally finds Beth, he can't bring himself to reveal his secret. For those who can't get enough of the film, be sure to check out the movie tie-in edition of the book.

April 2012

With the arrival of spring, you may be tempted to spend all your time enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. But when April showers hit, have no fear --- plenty of great movies are releasing this month that will provide you endless indoor entertainment!

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