Nathan Lane
Nathan Lane, born Joseph Lane on February 3, 1956, in Jersey City, New Jersey, is an acclaimed American actor known for his work on stage and screen. He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1975 and has received numerous awards, including three Tony Awards,... Read full bio →
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Once Upon a Studio
Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.
Beau Is Afraid
A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother.
Sidney Hall
Over the course of 12 years, and three stages of life, Sidney Hall falls in love, writes the book of a generation and then disappears without a trace.
Carrie Pilby
Awkward, isolated and disapproving of most of the people around her, a precocious 19-year-old genius is challenged to put her convictions to the test by venturing out on to the NYC dating scene, in this adaptation of Caren Lissner’s best-selling 2003 novel.
Mirror Mirror
An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright.
The Nutcracker in 3D
Set in 1920's Vienna, this a tale of a little girl, whose godfather gives her a special doll one Christmas Eve.
I'm Still Here
Documents Joaquin Phoenix's transition from the acting world to a career as an aspiring rapper.
Waking Sleeping Beauty
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over.
Astro Boy
Passado em um mundo futurista, Astro Boy traz a clássica origem do super herói criado por Osamu Tezuka. A nova animação feita com a mais alta tecnologia da computação gráfica conta a história de um jovem robô com incríveis poderes e sua emocionante aventura na busca por sua identidade e seu destino.
Swing Vote
In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.
Trumbo
Through a focus on the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), this film examines the effects on individuals and families of a congressional pursuit of Hollywood Communists after World War II. Trumbo was one of several writers, directors, and actors who invoked the First Amendment in refusing to answer questions under oath.
The Producers
After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom in a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world's worst show.
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
A small-town girl wins a date with a male celebrity through a contest. When the date goes better than expected, a love triangle forms between the girl, the male celebrity, and the girl's best friend.
The Lion King 1½
Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog retell the story of The Lion King, from their own unique perspective.
Teacher's Pet
Spot (Lane) is a dog who can talk and read. Posing as a human, he sneaks into school with his master Leonard (Flemming). Educational adventures ensue
Stuart Little 2
Stuart, an adorable white mouse, still lives happily with his adoptive family, the Littles, on the east side of Manhattan's Central Park. More crazy mouse adventures are in store as Stuart, his human brother, George, and their mischievous cat, Snowbell, set out to rescue a friend.
Nicholas Nickleby
The Charles Dickens story of Nicholas Nickleby, a young boy in search of a better life for his recently torn-apart family.
Austin Powers in Goldmember
The third comedy and parody of the James Bond secret agent films written and produced by Mike Myers who plays the sexy secret agent as well as his enemy Dr. Evil.
Trixie
Emily Watson stars as Trixie, an eccentric woman who aspires to quit her job as a security guard and become a private detective. However, comedy intervenes and the mess begins...
Titan A.E.
A young man learns that he has to find a hidden Earth ship before an enemy alien species does in order to secure the survival of humanity.
Love's Labour's Lost
An update of the classic Shakespeare story, director Kenneth Branagh shot the film like a classic 1930s musical. It tells the story of four best friends who swear off love.
Stuart Little
The adventures of a heroic and debonair stalwart mouse named Stuart Little with human qualities, who faces some comic misadventures while searching for his lost bird friend and living with a human family as their child.
At First Sight
A blind man has an operation to regain his sight at the urging of his girlfriend and must deal with the changes to his life.
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives her parents to distraction when she catches the eye of Kovu, the son of the evil lioness, Zira. Will Kovu steal Kiara's heart?
Mousehunt
Down-on-their luck brothers Lars and Ernie Smuntz (nathan Lane and Lee Evans) don't think much of the crumbling old mansion they inherit... until they dicover the estate is worth millions.But before they can cash in, they've got to rid the house of its single, stubborn occupant: a tiny and tenacious mouse.
The Birdcage
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancé's right-wing moralistic parents.
Toy Story
Woody the cowboy is young Andy’s favorite toy. Yet this changes when Andy get the new super toy Buzz Lightyear for his birthday. Now that Woody is no longer number one he plans his revenge on Buzz. Toy Story is a milestone in film history for being the first feature film to use entirely computer animation.
Jeffrey
Jeffery, a young gay man in New York, decides that sex is too much and decided to become celibate. He immediately meets the man of his dreams and must decide whether or not love is worth the danger of a boyfriend dying.
The Lion King
One of the most popular Disney animated musicals, The Lion King presents the story of a lion cub's journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. Simba begins life as an honored prince, son of the powerful King Mufasa. The cub's happy childhood turns tragic when his evil uncle Scar murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the kingdom.
Life with Mikey
Michael J. Fox stars as a child actor who has grown up, and grown out of his popularity. He now runs a talent agency with his brother, specializing in child acts, trying to discover the next child star. He gets more than he bargained for when he recruits a child pickpocket to be his next "star." Written by David Stumme
Addams Family Values
Pugsley and Wednesday Addams aren't happy with their new baby brother, Pubert. Gomez tries to comfort Morticia by hiring a nanny. The Addams' finally find the perfect nanny in Debbie. She charms the family, especial Uncle Fester...
He Said, She Said
Womanising, right-wing Dan Hanson and quiet, liberal Lorie Bryer work for the Baltimore Sun. Rivals for the job of new writer of a vacant column, the paper ends up instead printing their very different opinions alongside each other, which leads to a similarly combative local TV show.
Frankie and Johnny
When Johnny is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-order cook at a New York diner. Following a brief fling with waitress Cora, he develops an attraction for Cora's friend and fellow waitress Frankie.
Joe Versus the Volcano
Hypochondriac Joe Banks finds out he has six months to live, quits his dead end job, musters the courage to ask his female co-workder out on a date, and is then hired to jump into a volcano by a mysterious visitor.
The Lemon Sisters
Three life-long friends work the bars in 1980s Atlantic City performing the songs of the 1960s girl groups.
Ironweed
An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.