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Howard Berger, Peter Montagna
and Martin Samuel
Hitchcock

FILM SYNOPSIS
As he searches for his next film project, director Alfred Hitchcock finds himself drawn to Robert Bloch's shocking novel "Psycho." While he deals with objections from both the studio and the Production Code office, Hitchcock also faces unrest at home as his wife, Alma, grows increasingly impatient with his private obsession with the beautiful blond actresses he employs.

Peter Swords King, Rick Findlater and Tami Lane
 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

FILM SYNOPSIS
Bilbo Baggins finds his peaceful life in the Shire interrupted by the appearance of Gandalf the Grey, a wizard who has come to persuade the hobbit to accompany a band of dwarves on a quest to regain their homeland. The adventure on which he embarks will test Bilbo's wit, courage and resourcefulness, and have far-reaching consequences for the land of Middle-earth.

Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell,
Les Misérables

FILM SYNOPSIS
In early 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned years earlier for stealing a loaf of bread, decides to break his parole following his release and assume a new identity. Although he succeeds in building a new life for himself, the relentless pursuit of Inspector Javert threatens the security of Valjean and his adopted daughter, Cosette.