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New Comedies Open This Weekend

An all-star cast teams up in 'Tower Heist' while Harold and Kumar return for their third installment.

"Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells..."  Harold and Kumar do Christmas in November? Having just recovered from Halloween, I'm not sure how many of us are ready to jump into the Christmas season, but the cult classic duo, Harold and Kumar, should draw a number of fans at the movies this weekend.  

In other weekend movie news, Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller team up in Tower Heist, which is expected to top box offices.

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Tower Heist — A comedy caper about working stiffs who seek revenge on the Wall Street swindler who stiffed them. Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas — After years of growing apart, Harold and Kumar have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrives at Kumar's door on Christmas Eve, his attempt to redirect it to Harold's house ends with the "high grade" contents--and Harold's father-in-law's prize Christmas tree-- going up in smoke. Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

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The Double — The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin "Cassius," forces a retired CIA operative, to team with a rookie FBI agent to solve the crime. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

Anonymous — Set in the political snake-pit of Elizabethan England, 'Anonymous' speculates on an issue that has for centuries intrigued academics and brilliant minds ranging from Mark Twain and Charles Dickens to Henry James and Sigmund Freud, namely: who was the author of the plays credited to William Shakespeare? Where to see it: Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

In Time — When Will Salas is falsely accused of murder, he must figure out a way to bring down a system where time is money -- literally -- enabling the wealthy to live forever while the poor, like Will, have to beg, borrow, and steal enough minutes to make it. Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Puss in Boots — Swashbuckling feline Puss in Boots (voice of Antonio Banderas) fights to save his town with the help of Kitty Softpaws (voice of Salma Hayek) and Humpty Dumpty (voice of Zach Galifianakis). Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in LeesburgIn 3D: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

The Rum Diary — Based on the debut novel by Hunter S. Thompson, 'The Rum Diary' tells the increasingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist Paul Kemp. Where to see it: , Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

RA. One — Indian science fiction/superhero film. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingIn 3D: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

Paranormal Activity 3 — The Paranormal Activity franchise continues with this third outing from Paramount Pictures. Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

The Three Musketeers — The hot-headed young D'Artagnan joins forces with three rogue Musketeers in this reboot of Alexandre Dumas' story. They must stop the evil Richlieu and face off with Buckingham and the treacherous Milady. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in LeesburgIn 3D: Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Footloose — A Boston teen named Ren moves to a small Midwestern town where dancing has been outlawed. There, he falls in love with the rebellious teen daughter of the town preacher, and teaches everyone how to... cut loose. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

The Ides of March — Stephen Myers, an idealistic deputy campaign manager for Governor Mike Morris is in a major political battle in Ohio that could be the key to winning the Democratic nomination for the Presidency. When the opposing candidate's campaign manager offers Stephen a job on his staff, Stephen neglects to inform his boss. Just as that omission is revealed, Stephen uncovers a dirty personal secret that could sink Morris' political career. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Real Steel — A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

50/50 — Inspired by a true story, 50/50 is an original story about friendship, love, survival and finding humor in unlikely places. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

Courageous — As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners are confident and focused. They willingly stand up to the worst the streets have to offer. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

Moneyball — Brad Pitt stars in the real-life tale of Major League Baseball general manager Billy Beane, who built up a winning team despite a decreased budget thanks to his sly use of statistical data to calculate the best -- and cheapest -- players for his roster. Where to see it: Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

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