This Week in Entertainment

By Louis Lesser 9/13/12 7:00pm

"Cruel Summer" - GOOD Music: Since 2004, rapper Kanye West has been assembling a team of artists such as John Legend, Common and Big Sean to sign under his own division of Def Jam Records: GOOD Music. Eight years later, West has finalized his all-star lineup to create a majestic debut album, featuring singles such as "Mercy," "Clique" and "New God Flow." Considered by many in the hip-hop community to be one of the most anticipated albums of the year, West can expect an impressive first-week of album sales.

"Resident Evil: Retribution" - The fifth installment in the video-game based science-fiction series continues to follow Alice (Milla Jovovich, "Dazed & Confused") in her fight against the Umbrella Corporation and its T-Virus-plagued legions of zombies alongside a growing resistance movement. This film will mark the first appearance of several characters from the game who had yet to show up in the movies. "Retribution" will be shown in silver screen, IMAX and 3D formats. The film also stars Michelle Rodriguez ("Fast and Furious") and Sienna Guillory ("Eragon"). R, 117 minutes.

"Finding Nemo 3D" - Nominated by the American Film Institute as one of the 10 greatest animated films ever made, this Academy Award-winning Pixar classic returns to theaters in 3D in support of its upcoming Blu-Ray release. The movie immerses audiences in the humorous, nautical story of a father clownfish (Albert Brooks, "Broadcast News") and his quest across the ocean to find his missing son. Featuring stellar supporting work from Ellen DeGeneres as his klutzy sidekick, Dory, this film aims to please audiences both young and young at heart. G, 100 minutes.

"The Truth About Love" - Pink: The sixth studio album from pop-rock superstar Pink, and the first under RCA Records, will feature collaborations from artists including songstress Lily Allen, Fun lead singer Nate Ruess and rapper Eminem. The first single, "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)," has already peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, and provides a preview of an album that is marked with vibrant storytelling, stylistic irreverence and a notably darker feel than her previous efforts.

"The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" - This British ensemble film, based on the 2004 novel "These Foolish Things," follows a group of retirees moving to a hotel in India and the adventures they encounter in adjusting to a new culture. Spotlighting a cast of British royalty, including Judi Dench ("Casino Royale"), Bill Nighy ("Pirates of the Caribbean") and Maggie Smith ("Harry Potter"), this film is not to be missed. Bonus features include a behind-the-scenes featurette and an inside look at the casting process. Available on DVD and Blu-Ray.

"The Cabin in the Woods" - This comedy horror film, produced by Joss Whedon of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Firefly" fame, had been shelved for several years before its theatrical debut this past spring. The film went on to enjoy both critical and commercial success. Starring Chris Hemsworth ("The Avengers"), the film tells the story of five friends in a remote cabin on vacation only to become victims of a supernatural ritual. Bonus features include audio commentary from the film's director and a behind-the-scenes documentary. Available on DVD and Blu-Ray.

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