WESTFIELD, N.J.  (Nov. 15, 2011) - The Nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition for generations of families around the globe, will be shown in HD, as performed by two of the best ballet companies in the world, at Digiplex Destinations theaters in Connecticut and New Jersey (www.digiplexdest.com). The holiday celebration begins Dec. 13, when the New York City Ballet will be broadcast live and in HD from Lincoln Center direct to theaters in Cranford, N.J., and Bloomfield, Conn.

Tschaikovsky's music is instantly evocative of the Christmas season, and now that music can be heard in glorious digital sound as performers from both the New York City Ballet and Royal Ballet tell the story of a struggle between a young girl, the Nutcracker and the Mouse King and his magical spell. The NYC Ballet, performing George Balanchine's adaptation, will be live for one night only, at the Digiplex Cranford and the Digiplex Bloomfield 8 theaters, on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale Nov. 18, and will cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $16 for children 11 and under.

The Royal Ballet encore performance of a slightly different, Peter Wright production, will be shown at the Digiplex Rialto Theater in Westfield, N.J., and the Digiplex Bloomfield 8 from Dec. 16 to 22. Tickets are on sale now, and cost $15.  

The Digiplex Cranford Theater is located at 25 North Avenue, Cranford; the Digiplex Rialto Westfield is at 250 East Broad Street. The Digiplex Bloomfield 8 Theater is located at 863 Park Avenue (Wintonbury Mall) in Bloomfield, Conn.

Check www.digiplexdest.com for show times.

When billionaire financier Nerio Winch and head of the W Group is murdered, his second in command must locate his only heir - a heretofore unknown adopted son, Largo. But first the heir - a twentysomething adventurer - must overcome an onslaught of drug traffickers, assassins, corporate raiders and double-dealing insiders to fulfill his destiny in this twisty, fast-paced corporate thriller.

Rating: NR
Runtime: 108
Director: Jérôme Salle
Genre: Action/Adventure
Cast: Tomer Sisley

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Opal, a narrative feature film about self-taught naturalist and cult icon Opal Whiteley, makes its New Jersey premiere on November 7th at the Rialto Theater in Westfield, NJ at 7:15PM. The filmmakers will be in attendance for a Q&A after the film.

Inspired by a true story, Opal brings to light the fantastical story of self-taught naturalist Opal Whiteley, a young woman whose diaries ignited 100 years of controversy. Raised in a logging
camp, Opal catapults to fame with the publication of her nature journals in the Atlantic Monthly, then to infamy when readers suspect a hoax. The debate continues today, with some readers
calling Opal a young genius and others a fraud. The film explores the lines between fact and fiction and presents a character who embodies the possibilities of both.

Weaving together period detail with animation and special effects, Opal is a visually lush film from award-winning writer/director Dina Ciraulo and shot by Svetlana Cvetko, cinematographer for this year’s Academy Award winning documentary, Inside Job.

Opal premiered at the 2010 Mill Valley Film Festival, screening alongside Oscar films, The King's Speech and 127 Hours. Opal proved to be a huge hit, selling out three screenings in less
than 24 hours, and prompting programmers to name Opal “the runaway hit of the festival.” Sellout shows continued in Oregon, where Opal had a nine-day theatrical run. Festival screenings
included the San Francisco Women’s International Film Festival, Palm Beach Women’s International Film Festival, Long Island Film Festival and La Femme Festival in Hollywood. Most recently, the filmmakers have signed on with the Tribeca Film Institute to
handle distribution for the film.

Winner of the Robin Eickman Screenwriting Award and the Eric A. Takulan Memorial Fellowship from the Djerassi Resident Artist Program, the film is a tribute to the west coast‘s redwood-studded landscape, environmental spirit, and iconoclastic characters. Whiteley’s growing international fan base has made her the subject of at least nine books, several plays, a BBC radio program, television segments, and a musical. Whiteley’s writing have been translated into Italian, French and German. Opal is the first feature film about her life.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! AMERICAN EXPRESS BRINGS

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL ON THE ROAD TO WESTFIELD, N.J.  

Oct. 21 Kickoff Event to Feature Q&A Discussion with Janie Jones' Actress  

Abigail Breslin and Director David M. Rosenthal;

Screenings at Digiplex Rialto Theater in Westfield to Benefit Tribeca Film Institute, Oct. 21 to 23, 2011           

American Express and Tribeca Film have partnered to bring film-loving American Express Cardmembers in northern New Jersey the excitement and access of the Tribeca Film Festival. Screenings will be held at the Digiplex Rialto Theater in Westfield, N.J., one of only four cities outside of Manhattan to show these films. 

The three-day Tribeca Film Festival On the Road will feature an eclectic mix of independent feature films, as well as discussions and Q&A sessions with actors, directors and others involved in the productions following each screening, including: Abigail Breslin, David Rosenthal (Janie Jones);Vincent D'Onofrio (Don't Go Into The Woods); Jason Selvig, Eleonore Hendricks (Northeast); and Dennis Farina (The Last Rights of Joe May).

Tickets to the screenings are available to all American Express Cardmembers at tribecafilm.com/amex. For the list of films and showtimes, see www.digiplexdest.com.

Ticket proceeds will benefit the Tribeca Film Institute, a year-round nonprofit arts organization founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff that empowers filmmakers through grants, professional development and resources, while also helping students discover film and filmmaking.

When: Friday, October 21 to Sunday, October 23, 2011 

• Friday evening's opening event beginning at 7:30 pm will feature a screening of Janie Jones, a kickoff cocktail reception and a Q & A discussion with actress Abigail Breslin, director David M. Rosenthal and producers Keith Kjarval and Eric Bassett.
• The full schedule of screenings for Saturday and Sunday are available at tribecafilm.com/amex.  

Where: Digiplex Rialto Theater, 250 East Broad Street, Westfield, N.J.