Bond is back! See Daniel Craig in Skyfall starting Feb. 12. Or, catch a wave with Gerard Butler in Chasing Mavericks; watch Russell Crowe wield a sword alongside Lucy Liu in The Man With the Iron Fists; learn The Perks of Being a Wallflower with Emma Watson; or get the chills with Silent Hill: Revelation. Robot & Frank offers one unique view of friendship, while Bully sheds light on a troubling trend faced by many kids. The following On Demand/DVD New Releases are available the week of Feb. 11-17:
Bully This heartfelt documentary that inspired a ratings controversy takes on the subject of bullying by following kids who are dealing with it in their everyday lives, and talking to parents who have lost their children because of it. (NR) 2/12 Same day as DVD
Chasing Mavericks A young surfer enlists the help of a local legend to help him conquer one of the biggest waves on earth. Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, Elisabeth Shue (PG) 2/12 Same day as DVD
The Man With the Iron Fists This high-flying tribute to martial arts movies takes place in a fabled Chinese village where a band of warriors, assassins and a rogue British soldier conduct a frenzied hunt for treasure. Russell Crowe, Cung Le, Lucy Liu (R) 2/12 Same day as DVD
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Director Stephen Chbosky adapts his own novel about an introverted freshman in high school who is taken in by two seniors who teach him about the way the world works. Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller (PG-13) 2/12 Same day as DVD
Robot & Frank This quirky comedy takes place in the near future, where an ex-jewel thief uses the robot butler bought for him by his son as a way to get back to his life of crime. Frank Langella, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon (PG-13) 2/12 Same day as DVD
Silent Hill: Revelation (3-D) This spooky sequel follows a woman, haunted by the disappearance of her father, who is drawn into a terrifying alternate reality that might unlock the mysteries from her childhood nightmares. Adelaide Clemens, Kit Harington, Carrie-Anne Moss(R) 2/12 Same day as DVD
Skyfall Daniel Craig returns for his third outing as master spy James Bond, this time with acclaimed director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) at the helm. A rogue MI6 agent is threatening to reveal the identity of undercover agents around the world, and 007 must step into action. Also stars Javier Bardem, Judi Dench(PG-13) 2/12, Same day as DVD
Also available this week: Black’s Game 2/12 (same day as DVD); Kill for Me2/12
Availability dates subject to change. Check your cable provider for ordering information. 3-D movies require a 3-D TV.
