T.G.I.F.! If you’re planning a date night out (or in!) this weekend, take a look at what’s new in theaters and on DVD.
New in Theaters 3/7/14
1. 300: Rise of an Empire (R)
Starring Eva Green, Lena Headey and Sullivan Stapleton
Greek general Themistokles leads the charge against invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
Starring the voices of Ty Burrell, Allison Janney, Max Charles and Ariel Winter
The time-traveling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to fix a time rift they created.
New on DVD
1. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG-13)
Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson
The sequel to “The Hunger Games” sees Katniss and Peeta drawn back into the arena after their past victory sparks a revolution in the districs of Panem.
Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender and Dwight Henry
The Oscar winning film about a free black man from upstate New York who is kidnapped and sold into slavery.
3. Philomena (PG-13)
Starring Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Mare Winningham
A political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.
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