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This Weekend's New Movies Couldn't Be More Diverse

Adam Sandler comedy, J. Edgar Hoover drama and sword-yielding gladiators.

This weekend, Adam Sandler's comedy Jack and Jill hits the big screen, Leonardo DiCaprio takes on the role of J. Edgar Hoover in J. Edgar and Immortals puts sword-yielding gladiators in front of audiences.

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Immortals 3D — The brutal and bloodthirsty King Hyperion and his murderous Heraklion army are rampaging across Greece in search of the long lost Bow of Epirus. With the invincible Bow, the king will be able to overthrow the Gods of Olympus and become the undisputed master of his world. With ruthless efficiency, Hyperion and his legions destroy everything in their wake, and it seems nothing will stop the evil king's mission.. Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

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Jack and Jill — Jack Sadelstein is on top of his game, and has every reason to be thankful: he has a beautiful wife, great kids, a gorgeous house in L.A., and a successful job as an advertising executive. Even still, Jack always dreads the coming of Thanksgiving because for him, the holiday only means one thing: a visit from his needy, annoying, passive aggressive, neurotic, identical twin sister, Jill. Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

J. Edgar — Director Clint Eastwood delves into the personal life of J. Edgar Hoover with this iopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the controversial FBI director. Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

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Rockstar — A Delhi boy resents the fact that he has no pain in his life. He has realized that all great Musicians have had a painful life. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

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 and .

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.

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 Leesburg and . In 3D: 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 in 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 Sterling.

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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