Ron Howard
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"This extraordinary book is not only a chronicle of Ron's and Clint's early careers and their wild adventures, but also a primer on so many topics—how an actor prepares, how to survive as a kid working in Hollywood, and how to be the best parents in the world! The Boys will surprise every reader with its humanity." — Tom Hanks
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Language
English
Description
Unsung Heroes: The Story of America's Female Patriots is an inspirational saga of unrecognized courage and sacrifice that touches every community in the nation. Through rare photographs, archival materials, personal memorabilia and on-camera interviews, this 2-part documentary produced by Academy Award® Winner Ron Howard illustrates the enormous accomplishments and profound sacrifices of our female patriots that have previously been ignored...until...
3) Willow
Language
English
Description
A timeless fantasy tale where heroes come in all sizes. While Willow Ufgood finds an abandoned baby girl, he learns she is destined to end the reign of wicked Queen Bavmorda. Willow teams up with a rogue swordsman to protect the child against the darkness. Filled with magic and danger, this is the ultimate story of good versus evil.
4) Pavarotti
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Academy Award winner Ron Howard puts audiences front row center for an exploration of the Voice, the Man, the Legend. Luciano Pavarotti gave his life to the music and a voice to the world. This cinematic event features history-making performances and intimate interviews, including never-before-seen footage and cutting-edge Dolby Atmos technology. A riveting film that lifts the curtain on the icon who brought opera to the people.
5) Frost/Nixon
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Richard Nixon is the disgraced president with a legacy to save. David Frost is a jet-setting television personality with a name to make. This is the legendary battle between the two men and the historic encounter that changed both their lives. For three years after resigning from office, Nixon remained silent. But in the summer of 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions...
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O'Dim, also known as the Man in Black, determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.
Series
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
The Man with the Yellow Hat and George are going on vacation, but their plane is delayed and there's a long wait ahead. The Amazing Balancing Zucchinis are in town, prompting George to try acrobatics. George and The Man with the Yellow Hat are having a sandcastle contest at the beach and George is determined to make the best castle ever. George meets a turtle and decides to bring his new friend home. George has his first underwater adventure and he...
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
During the Great Depression, an everyday common-man hero, James J. Braddock was to become one of the most surprising sports legends in history. With the Depression going strong in the early 1930s, the impoverished ex-boxer was seemingly as broken-down and out-of-luck as the rest of the America. Driven by love and determination, he returned to the ring. He did not have much of a shot, but James was fueled by something beyond mere competition. He kept...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the picturesque city of Paradise, California. By the time the Camp Fire was extinguished, it had killed 85 people, displaced 50,000 residents and destroyed 95% of local structures. Ron Howard presents a moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy, as a community ravaged by disaster comes together to recover what was lost and begin the important task of rebuilding.
Publisher
Capitol
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Based on the first part of the Beatles' career, the period in which they toured and captured the world's acclaim. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr formed their band in 1962, stormed Europe in 1963, and in 1964 they conquered America. Their groundbreaking world tours changed global youth culture forever, and, arguably, invented mass entertainment as we know it today. All the while, the group were composing and recording...
Publisher
Lucasfilm
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Years before he met Luke and Leia, before he helped overthrow the Emperor, Han Solo started where all heroes start: at the bottom. Join your most favorite scoundrel in the galaxy on an adventure you'll never forget! Throughout his death-defying adventures among the criminal scum of the Star Wars Universe, Han will meet the one who will become his closest ally, Chewbacca! Watch as Han matches wits with the infamous gambler Lando! Follow Han on the...
13) Inferno
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
When Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Sienna Brooks, a doctor he hopes will help him recover his memories. Together, they race across Europe and against the clock to stop a madman from unleashing a global virus that would wipe out half of the world's population.
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Widower Andy Taylor divides his time between raising his young son Opie, and his job as sheriff of the sleepy North Carolina town, Mayberry. Andy and Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee, who serves as a surrogate mother to both father and son. Andy is also joined by his nervous cousin, Barney Fife, as his deputy sheriff.
15) A beautiful mind
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2002], c2001
Language
English
Description
Dramatic biography of John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late in life, received the Nobel Prize.
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Widower Andy Taylor divides his time between raising his young son Opie, and his job as sheriff of the sleepy North Carolina town, Mayberry. Andy and Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee, who serves as a surrogate mother to both father and son. Andy is also joined by his nervous cousin, Barney Fife, as his deputy sheriff.
17) Bitter harvest
Publisher
MGM
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
An illuminating drama about a young dairy farmer's race to identify a deadly chemical that is killing his cattle and bringing a strange illness to his child.
18) Pavarotti
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
From Oscar®-winning director Ron Howard comes this intimate portrait of legendary opera singer Luciano Pavarotti that combines epic performances with never-before-seen footage.