Tis the season for Hollywood to bring out its next batch of big movies. From a litigious bee to a princess-out-of-forest to a hidden treasure, this winter's movies are a trove of family-friendly features. To help you get ready for it, check out our 2007 Winter Movie Guide for the scoop on films we think your family will love and a few you should make some "me time" to see.

"Bee Movie"

Opens: November 2
Rating: PG
The Story: Jerry Seinfeld returns to the screen as Barry B. Benson, a bee who's less than thrilled with his only career choice: making honey. Outside the hive on a trip, Barry meets a florist, Vanessa (Renée Zellweger), who reveals that humans steal and eat honey -- and Barry decides to sue the world. Want to see a preview? Click here.
Official Site: beemovie.com

"Fred Claus"

Opens: November 9
Rating: Not yet rated
The Story: Fred Claus (Vince Vaughn) has never been as perfect as his little brother, Santa Claus (Paul Giamatti). So when Fred's criminal ways land him in jail, Santa bails him out -- in exchange for big-brother Fred coming to the North Pole to make toys. But Fred's bad influence might threaten Christmas altogether.
Official Site: fredclaus.warnerbrothers.com

"Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"

Opens: November 16
Rating: Not yet rated
The Story: Mousy Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman) manages Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, the strangest, most wonderful toy store in the world, where every amusement within comes to life. But when Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman), the 243-year-old eccentric owner, leaves the store to Molly, she must decide if she really wants it.
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Official Site: magorium.com

"Enchanted"

Opens: November 21
Rating: PG
The Story: Princess Gisele (Amy Adams) leads the life of a fairy tale princess because she is one -- of the animated Disney variety. When she meets and falls for her very own prince, his evil queen of a mom (Susan Sarandon) banishes Gisele to the one place where happily ever after doesn't come easy -- modern-day (and live-action) Manhattan. There, she meets a charming but flawed divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) who turns her storybook take on true love upside-down.
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Official Site: enchantedmovie.com

"The Golden Compass"

Opens: December 7
Rating: PG-13
The Story: Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman share top billing in the adaptation of Philip Pullman's award-winning novel. In this first installment of the trilogy, a scholarly girl explores a new world of magic and mystery in the Great North.
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Official Site: goldencompassmovie.com

"Alvin and the Chipmunks"

Opens: December 14
Rating: PG
The Story: The classic singing trio is back and on the big screen. Failed songwriter Dave Seville (Jason Lee) does double-duty as surrogate father and manager to three singing chipmunks.
Official Site: alvinandthechipmunksmovie.com/

"National Treasure: Book of Secrets"

Opens: December 21
Rating: PG-13
The Story: In the sequel to the original history mystery, treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) sets out to solve the mystery of Lincoln's assassination.
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Official Site: disney.go.com/disneypictures/nationaltreasure/

"The Waterhorse: Legend of the Deep"

Opens: December 25
Rating: PG
The Story: When a young boy, Angus MacMorrow, brings home a mysterious object he finds on the beach, he soon finds himself raising a mythical water beast and protecting his new pet from those who wish it harm.
Official Site: thewaterhorse.com/

"P.S., I Love You"

Opens: December 21
The Story: Based on the chick-lit bestseller by Celia Ahern, recent widow (Hilary Swank) receives advice from her late husband (Gerard Butler) in the form of letters written for her before his death.
Rating: PG-13
Official Site: psiloveyoumovie.warnerbros.com