MOVIES ADDICT

THE LAST AIRBENDER (2010)

2010-07-02T23:57:00.000+07:00

“Next summer, the avatar returns.”

The adventures of the successor to a long line of Avatars who must put aside his irresponsible ways to save the world.
The story follows the adventures of Aang, a ten year old successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations.

Fact : Also known as “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “The Legend of Aang”.

Note : Adapted on source material based on characters created by Michael DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko.

Star(s) to watch : Noah Ringer as Aang, Dev Patel (”Slumdog Millionaire”) as Zuko, & Cliff Curtis (”Live Free or Die Hard”, “Deep Rising”, “Sunshine”) as Firelord Ozai.

Director(s) : M. Night Shyamalan.
Producer(s) : M. Night Shyamalan, Samuel L. Mercer, & Frank Marshall.

Genre : Kids, Family, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adaptation, Adventure.
Release date : July 2, 2010
Official website : http://www.TheLastAirBenderMovie.com/

PLANET 51 (2009)

2009-11-20T09:56:00.000+07:00

"Something strange is coming to their planet...Us!"

An alien planet, stuck in the culture of the 1950’s, finds it barely-repressed paranoia kick-started into high gear when Chuck, a NASA astronaut, arrives without warning and turns their world upside down.
The inhabitants of Planet 51 live in fear of alien invasion.
Their paranoia is realized when an astronaut arrives from Earth.
Befriended by a young resident, he has to avoid capture in order to recover his spaceship and try to return home.

Fact : Also known as “Planet One”.

Note : Featuring the voices of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (as the voice of Capt. Chuck Baker), Jessica Biel (as the voice of Neera), Justin Long (as the voice of Lem), & Seann William Scott (as the voice of Skiff).

Director(s) : Jorge Blanco & Marcos Martinez.
Producer(s) : Michael Ryan, Peter D. Graves, Albie Hecht, Ignacio Perez Dolset, Guy Collins, & Andres Vicente Gomez.
Genre : Comedy, Kids, Family, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure.
Release date : November 20, 2009
Official website : http://www.Planet51.com

THE TWILIGHT SAGA : New Moon

2009-11-20T09:30:00.000+07:00

Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black.
Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.

Fact : Based on Stephenie Meyer’s novel.

Note : The “Twilight” movie series consist of “Twilight”, “New Moon”, “Eclipse” (release date: June 30, 2010), and “Breaking Dawn” (scheduled for 2013).

Star(s) to watch : Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, Peter Facinelli (”The Scorpion King”) as Dr. Carlisle Cullen, Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale, Dakota Fanning (”War of the Worlds”, “Trapped”, “Man on Fire”) as Jane, Kristen Stewart (”Jumper”, “Zathura”, “Panic Room”, “Cold Creek Manor”) as Bella Swan, & Anna Kendrick as Jessica.

Director(s) : Chris Weitz.
Producer(s) : Mark Morgan, Wyck Godfrey, & Bill Bannerman.
Genre : Drama, Romance, Thriller, Adaptation, Sequel, Teen, Fantasy, Horror.
Release date : November 20, 2009
Official website : http://www.TwilightTheMovie.com/

ASTRO BOY (2009)

2009-10-23T20:03:00.000+07:00

"Have a blast."

Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he has lost.

Unable to fulfill the grieving man’s expectations, our hero embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before he returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who had rejected him.

Fact : Featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage (as the voice of Dr. Tenma), Nathan Lane (as the voice of Ham Egg), Freddie Highmore (as the voice of Astro Boy), Donald Sutherland (as the voice of General Stone), Bill Nighy (as the voice of Dr. Elefun), & Eugene Levy (as the voice of Orrin).

Note : Based on comic series by Osamu Tezuka.

Director(s) : David Bowers.
Producer(s) : Maryann Garger.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Kids, Family, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Animation, Adaptation.
Release date : October 23, 2009
Official website : http://www.astroboy-themovie.com/

CASE 39 (2009)

2009-09-25T23:28:00.000+07:00

“Some cases should never be opened.”

Family services social worker Emily Jenkins thinks she has seen it all until she meets her newest, most mysterious case, troubled 10-year old Lilith Sullivan.
Emily’s worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to kill Lilith, their only daughter.
Emily saves her and decides to take her in herself until the right foster family comes along.

Fact : Renee Zellweger was chosen by ‘People Magazine’ as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world (2001).

Note : Bradley Cooper’s father is of Irish heritage and his mother is of Italian heri
Genre : Suspense, Horror, Thriller.

Star(s) to watch : Bradley Cooper (”Midnight Meat Train”, “Yes Man”) as Douglas J. Ames, Renee Zellweger (”Me, Myself & Irene”, “The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, “Appaloosa”) as Emily Jenkins, & Ian McShane (”Death Race”, “Agent Cody Banks”) as Detective Mike Barron.

Director(s) : Christian Alvart.
Producer(s) : Kevin Misher, Steve Golin, & Lisa Bruce.
Release date : September 25, 2009
Official website : http://www.Case39Movie.com/

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS (2009)

2009-09-18T01:15:00.000+07:00

“Prepare to get served.”

A scientist tries to solve world hunger only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance.

The most delicious event since macaroni met cheese.

Inspired by the beloved children’s book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain.

Fact : “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs” is a 3D animated movie based on the children’s book of the same name by written and colored by Judi Barrett and drawn Ron Barrett.

Note : Featuring the voices of Anna Faris (as the voice of Sam Sparks) & Mr. T (as the voice of Earl Devereaux).

Director(s) : Christopher Miller & Phil Lord.
Producer(s) : Pam Marsden.
Genre : Kids, Family, Animation, Adaptation.
Release date : September 18, 2009
Official website : http://www.CloudyWithAChanceOfMeatBalls.com/

PANDORUM (2009)

2009-09-04T00:54:00.000+07:00

"Don't fear the end of the world. Fear what happens next."

From the creators of the “Resident Evil” film franchise comes “Pandorum,” a terrifying thriller in which two crew members wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they’ve been asleep, or what their mission is.

Two astronauts awaken in a hyper-sleep chamber aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft.

It’s pitch black, they are disoriented, and the only sound is a low rumble and creak from the belly of the spacecraft.

They can’t remember anything - who are they, what is their mission?

The only way out of the chamber is a dark and narrow airshaft.

Corporal Bower (Foster), the younger of the two, crawls inside, while the other, Lt. Payton (Quaid), stays behind for guidance on a radio transmitter.

The two soon discover they’re actually not alone — and the reality of their situation is more horrifying than they could have imagined.

As Bower ventures deeper and deeper into the ship, he begins to uncover a terrifying reality.

Slowly the spacecraft’s shocking and deadly secrets come unraveled, and the astronauts realize that the survival of mankind hinges on their actions.

Fact : Paul W.S. Anderson is a self-proclaimed video game junkie, who also produced “DOA: Dead or Alive” (2006), “Resident Evil” (2002), “Resident Evil: Apocalypse” (2004), “Resident Evil: Extinction” (2007), and “Death Race” (2008).

Note : Ben Foster was one of Variety Magazine’s ‘10 Actors to Watch’ (2007). He was also ranked #16 on Entertainment Weekly’s ‘30 Under 30′ the actors list (2008).

Star(s) to watch : Dennis Quaid (”G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra”, “Frequency”, “Vantage Point”, “The Day After Tomorrow”, “Dragonheart”, “Cold Creek Manor”, “Flight of the Phoenix”) as Payton, Cam Gigandet (”Never Back Down”, “The Unborn”, “Twilight”) as Gallo, & Ben Foster (”The Punisher”, “X-Men: The Last Stand”, “Hostage”, “Phone Booth”, “3:10 to Yuma”, “30 Days of Night”) as Bower.

Director(s) : Christian Alvart.
Producer(s) : Paul W.S. Anderson, Dave Morrison, Martin Moszkowicz, Jeremy Bolt, & Robert Kulzer.

Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thriller, Horror.
Release date : September 4, 2009
Official website : http://www.PandorumMovie.com/

H2 (2009)

2009-08-28T00:45:00.000+07:00

"Family Is Forever."

Picks up at the exact moment the first movie stopped and follow the aftermath of Michael Myers murderous rampage through the eyes of heroine Laurie Strode.

Laurie Strode struggles to come to terms with her brother Michael’s deadly return to Haddonfield, Illinois, meanwhile, Michael prepares for another reunion with his sister.

Fact : Rob Zombie is a friend of metal legend, Ozzy Osbourne, and close friend of his hero, Alice Cooper. In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $20 million.

Note : Also known as “Halloween 2″.

Star(s) to watch : Scout Taylor-Compton (”Obsessed”) as Laurie Strode, Danielle Harris (”Wish Upon a Star”, “Urban Legend”, “Daylight”, “The Last Boy Scout”) as Annie Brackett, Sheri Moon Zombie (”Grindhouse”) as Deborah Myers, & Malcolm McDowell (”Mr. Magoo”) as Dr. Samuel Loomis.

Director(s) : Rob Zombie.
Producer(s) : Rob Zombie, Malek Akkad, & Andy Gould.
Genre : Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Suspense, Horror, Sequel, Teen, Thriller.
Release date : August 28, 2009
Official website : http://www.halloween2-movie.com/

INGLORIOUS BASTERDS (2009)

2009-08-21T00:04:00.000+07:00

"Brad Pitt Is A Basterd"

The story begins in German-occupied France, where Shosanna Dreyfus witnesses the execution of her family at the hand of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa.
Shosanna narrowly escapes and flees to Paris, where she forges a new identity as the owner and operator of a cinema.
Elsewhere in Europe, Lieutenant Aldo Raine organizes a group of Jewish soldiers to engage in targeted acts of retribution.
Known to their enemy as ‘The Basterds’, Raine’s squad joins German actress and undercover agent Bridget Von Hammersmark on a mission to take down the leaders of The Third Reich.
Fates converge under a cinema marquee, where Shosanna is poised to carry out a revenge plan of her own …

Fact : Written, produced, and directed by Quentin Tarantino, the genius behind many blockbuster movies such as “Kill Bill” (2003) and “Grindhouse’s Death Proof” (2007). You haven’t seen war until you’ve seen it through the eyes of Quentin Tarantino. ;)

Note : This movie reunites Brad Pitt and Diane Kruger following ther blockbuster movie “Troy” (2004).

Star(s) to watch : Brad Pitt (”Mr. & Mrs. Smith”, “Ocean’s Eleven”, “Se7en”, “Legends of the Fall”, “Meet Joe Black”, “Fight Club”, “True Romance”) as Lt. Aldo Raine, Diane Kruger (”Troy”, “National Treasure”, “Wicker Park”) as Bridget von Hammersmark, Mike Myers (”Austin Powers”, “The Love Guru”) as General Ed Fenech, & Maggie Cheung (”Hero”) as Madame Mimieux.

Director(s) : Quentin Tarantino.
Producer(s) : Quentin Tarantino & Lawrence Bender.

Genre : Action, Adventure, Drama, Adaptation, War.
Release date : August 21, 2009
Official website : http://www.InglouriousBasterds-movie.com/

DISTRICT 9 (2009)

2009-08-14T00:23:00.000+07:00

"You are not welcome here."

Thirty years ago, aliens made first contact with Earth.
Humans waited for the hostile attack, or the giant advances in technology.
Neither came.
Instead, the aliens were refugees, the last survivors of their home world.
The creatures were set up in a makeshift home in South Africa’s District 9 as the world’s nations argued over what to do with them.
Now, patience over the alien situation has run out.
Control over the aliens has been contracted out to Multi-National United (MNU), a private company uninterested in the aliens’ welfare — they will receive tremendous profits if they can make the aliens’ awesome weaponry work.
So far, they have failed; activation of the weaponry requires alien DNA.
The tension between the aliens and the humans comes to a head when an MNU field operative, Wikus van der Merwe, contracts a mysterious virus that begins changing his DNA.
Wikus quickly becomes the most hunted man in the world, as well as the most valuable — he is the key to unlocking the secrets of alien technology.
Ostracized and friendless, there is only one place left for him to hide: District 9.

Fact : Written and directed by Neill Blomkamp.

Note : Peter Jackson was ranked #6 in Premiere’s 2004 annual Power 100 List, ranked #20 in 2003, ranked #41 in 2002, ranked #7 in Empire (UK) magazine’s “The Greatest directors ever!” (2005), ranked #11 on Premiere’s 2006 “Power 50″ list, ranked #1 in 2005, and ranked #16 on EW’s The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood (2007).

Director(s) : Neill Blomkamp.
Producer(s) : Peter Jackson.

Genre : Sci-Fi, Fantasy.
Release date : August 14, 2009
Official website : http://www.d-9.com

G.I. JOE: The Rise Of Cobra (2009)

2009-08-07T01:43:00.002+07:00

An elite military unit comprised of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, operating out of The Pit, takes on an evil organization led by a notorious arms dealer.

From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destroy and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos.

The story is set at Brussels-based GIJOE, an acronym for the Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity, and revolves around an international co-ed force of operatives who use high-tech equipment to battle Cobra, an evil org headed by a Scottish arms dealer.

This has since changed due to overwhelming negative response from fans and even servicemen.

GiJoe is once again “A real American hero”, not an international UN type organization.

Now all is back to what GI Joe should be and will hopefully remain!

Fact : Also known as “GI Joe”, this live-action film is based on the action figure G.I. Joe, an American soldier.

Note : Sienna Miller was named #48 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list, #2 in AskMen.com’s Top 99 Most Desirable Women, #2 by AskMen.com’s Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2006, #42 on maxims hot 100 of 2006, #63 in FHM magazine’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006″ supplement, #11 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list, #27 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list, and named “Film Actress of the Year” at the 2007 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards.

Star(s) to watch : Channing Tatum (”Fighting”, “She’s the Man”, “Step Up”, “War of the Worlds”) as Duke Hauser, Dennis Quaid (”Frequency”, “Vantage Point”, “The Day After Tomorrow”, “Dragonheart”, “Cold Creek Manor”, “Flight of the Phoenix”) as General Hawk, Sienna Miller (”Stardust”) as The Baroness, & Marlon Wayans (”The Ladykillers”, “Scary Movie”, “Little Man”, “White Chicks”, “Dance Flick”) as Ripcord.

Director(s) : Stephen Sommers.
Producer(s) : Stephen Sommers, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Brian Goldner, & Bob Ducsay.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller.
Release date : August 7, 2009
Official website : http://www.GIJoeMovie.com/

ALIENS IN THE ATTIC (2009)

2009-07-31T09:16:00.000+07:00

“One family will come together for the biggest adventure in the universe.”

Half a dozen kids defend their vacation home in Maine from aliens who have invaded via the upstairs.
When Tom, Jake, and friends discover that the Aliens mind control guns do not work on kids, it is up to them to save their parents and the rest of the world from the invasion all before bed time.

Fact : Also known as “They Came From Upstairs”.

Note : Ashley Tisdale wanked #10 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.

Star(s) to watch : Robert Hoffman (”She’s the Man”) as Ricky Dillman, & Ashley Tisdale as Bethany Pearson.

Director(s) : John Schultz.
Producer(s) : Marc S. Fischer, Barry Josephson, & Joe Hartwick Jr.

Genre : Action, Adventure, Kids, Family, Sci-Fi, Fantasy.
Release date : July 31, 2009
Official website : http://www.TheyCameFromUpstairs.com

THE UGLY TRUTH (2009)

2009-07-24T22:56:00.000+07:00

A romantically challenged morning show producer (Katherine Heigl) is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent (Gerard Butler) to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love.
His clever ploys, however, lead to an unexpected result
Star(s) to watch : Katherine Heigl (”Valentine”, “Under Siege 2: Dark Territory”, “Wish Upon a Star”) as Abby Richter, & Gerard Butler (”300″, “Tomorrow Never Dies”, “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life”) as Mike Alexander.

Fact : Katherine Heigl is half Irish and half German. She was voted as #1 in 2008’s Askmen.com “Top 99 sexiest women in the world” poll. She was also named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Top 25 Entertainers Of The Year (2007).

Note : Gerard Butler was chosen as the most attractive man of 2005 by Hello! Magazine. He was also chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history.

Director(s) : Robert Luketic.
Producer(s) : Deborah Jelin Newmyer, Kimberly di Bonaventura, Steven Reuther, Tom Rosenberg, & Gary Lucchesi.
Genre : Comedy, Drama, Romance.
Release date : July 24, 2009
Official website : http://www.TheUglyTruth-movie.com

HARRY POTTER and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

2009-07-17T13:49:00.001+07:00

"Once again I must ask too much of you, Harry"

Harry Potter’s sixth year at Hogwarts turns out to be quite the exciting year.
First off is the arrival of a new teacher at Hogwarts, Horace Slughorn, who is a bit more useful to Harry than he realizes.
Next, Harry obtains a Potions book which used to be belong to the very mysterious Half-Blood Prince.
Harry finds that the Half-Blood Prince’s ancient scribbles are written along the margins of almost every page, giving Harry advice on how to improve greatly on his Potions work, and also teaching him a few helpful (and dangerous) spells along the way.
Amidst this, Harry is starting private lessons with Professor Dumbledore, during which Harry learns the dark secrets of Voldemort’s past, hoping that they could use these secrets to find a way to defeat him.
Harry’s year gets even more stressful with the suspicious actions of Draco Malfoy, who has been sneaking around the school doing, so Harry assumes, Voldemort’s bidding.
Harry quickly becomes determined, and slightly obsessed, to find out exactly what Malfoy has been up to and putting an end to it.
Yet, during this time, Harry and his friends go through daily life, busy with school work, Quidditch, (in which Harry has been made captain of the team) and of course, romance
Ron has found a new girlfriend, Lavender Brown, a perky (if not obnoxious) Gryffindor student, and Hermione is not happy about it.
Ron and Hermione’s friendship takes a toll throughout the school year and Harry, as usual, is stuck in the middle.
Harry, meanwhile, is facing a romantic dilemma of his own: he realizes he is falling for his best friend’s sister, Ginny Weasley, who is unfortunately dating Harry’s classmate, Dean Thomas. Harry’s pining for Ginny and Ron’s hilarious relationship with Lavender gives this story a large dose of reality.
Throughout all the school drama, however, the obvious darkness of Voldemort’s impending rise to power is always apparent.
The incredible action-packed climax is sure to leave the audience stunned and, inevitably, prove that you shouldn’t trust everybody who you think is good, and also prove that not everyone can manage to survive.
Star(s) to watch : Alan Rickman (”Die Hard”, “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves”) as Severus Snape, Daniel Radcliffe (”The Tailor of Panama”) as Harry Potter, & Emma Watson as Hermione Granger.

Fact : Based on source material from novel “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” by J.K. Rowling.

Director(s) : David Yates.
Producer(s) : David Heyman & David Barron.
Note : Also known as “Harry Potter 6″.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adaptation, Sequel, Drama, Mystery, Romance.
Release date : July 17, 2009
Official website : http://www.harrypotter.com

ICE AGE: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (2009)

2009-07-01T14:01:00.002+07:00

Manny, Sid, Diego and Ellie are back in this third film in the computer-animated Ice Age series.
With those creatures in starring roles, fans also get another dose of the vocal talents of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, and Queen Latifah, who all return from the previous two outings.

Fact : Featuring the voices of Denis Leary (as the voice of Diego), John Leguizamo (as the voice of Sid), Ray Romano (as the voice of of Manfred Manny the Mammoth), & Queen Latifah (as the voice of Ellie).

Note : Scrat the sabre-toothed squirrel was a creature that lived about 20,000 years ago during the days of the Ice Age, surviving the unmercifully cold climates and dodging danger of all varieties on a constant, everyday basis. Scrat’s primary goal in life was to find a place to stow his beloved acorn, an acorn that Scrat was more than just a little attached to, risking life and limb to attain it.

Director(s) : Carlos Saldanha.
Producer(s) : John C. Donkin & Lori Forte.
Genre : Comedy, Kids, Family, Animation, Sequel.
Release date : July 1, 2009
Official website : http://www.IceAgeMovie.com

PUBLIC ENEMIES (2009)

2009-07-01T00:32:00.000+07:00

"America's Most Wanted."

No one could stop John Dillinger and his gang.
No jail could hold him.
His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone — from his girlfriend Billie Frechette to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the Depression.
But while the adventures of Dillinger’ gang — later including Baby Face Nelson and Alvin Karpis — thrilled many, J. Edgar Hoover made Dillinger America’s first Public Enemy Number One and sent in Melvin Purvis, the dashing “Clark Gable of the FBI.”

However, Dillinger and his gang outwitted and outgunned Purvis’ men in wild chases and shootouts.
Only after importing a crew of Western ex-lawmen (newly baptized as agents) and orchestrating epic betrayals — from the infamous “Lady in Red” to the Chicago crime boss Frank Nitti — were Purvis, the FBI and their new crew of gunfighters able to close in on Dillinger.

Fact : Based on the book “Public Enemies: America’s Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34,” the film follows the transformation of the FBI as the U.S. government tried to stop the 1933 crime spree headed up by gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd, the Barkers, and Bonnie and Clyde.

Note : I’m not a big fan of Michael Mann, but considering watching Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Stephen Dorff, & Channing Tatum, all in one movie, I guess that makes this a must-see movie. ;)

Star(s) to watch : Johnny Depp (”Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Once Upon a Time in Mexico”, “Edward Scissorhands”) as John Dillinger, Christian Bale (”Terminator Salvation”, “The Dark Knight”, “Equilibrium”, “Reign of Fire”) as Melvin Purvis, Stephen Dorff (”Blade”, “Cold Creek Manor”) as Homer Van Meter, Channing Tatum (”Fighting”, “She’s the Man”, “Step Up”, “War of the Worlds”) as Pretty Boy Floyd, David Wenham (”The Lord of the Rings”, “300″, “Van Helsing”) as Pete Pierpont, Giovanni Ribisi (”Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow”, “Gone in Sixty Seconds”, “Flight of the Phoenix”) as Alvin Karpis, & Leelee Sobieski (”Deep Impact”, “Joy Ride”, “The Glass House”) as Polly Hamilton

Director(s) : Michael Mann.
Producer(s) : Michael Mann, Jane Rosenthal, Kevin Misher, & G. Mac Brown.
Genre : Drama, Crime, Gangster, Adaptation.
Release date : July 1, 2009
Official website : http://www.PublicEnemies.net/

TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

2009-06-26T12:17:00.002+07:00

“Revenge is coming.”

Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers.

Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle.

Star(s) to watch : Megan Fox (”How to Lose Friends & Alienate People”) as Mikaela Banes, Shia LaBeouf (”Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”, “Disturbia”, “Eagle Eye”, “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle”, “Constantine”) as Sam Witwicky, Josh Duhamel (”Turistas”) as Captain Lennox, Tyrese Gibson (”2 Fast 2 Furious”, “Death Race”, “Flight of the Phoenix”) as USAF Tech Sergeant Epps, & Rainn Wilson (”My Super Ex-Girlfriend”) as College Professor.

Fact : Also known as “Transformers 2″, this Michael Bay’s second robot movie is loaded with bigger action sequences than the first film. With the success of the live-action film “TRANSFORMERS”, the robots in disguise proved that there was too much action for just one film. This sequel promises more in the epic battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons. All of the familiar friendly robots return for more action in the sequel to “Transformers” starring Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox.

Note : Megan Fox has Irish, Italian, French and Cherokee ancestry. She was named #68 in FHM magazine’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006″ supplement, ranked #18 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list, #17 on interview magazines Hollywood faces to watch “Future Stars of Tomorrow”, voted #1 sexiest woman by FHM readers for 2008, #16 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list, and #1 on Moviefone’s ‘The 25 Hottest Actors Under 25′ (2008).

Director(s) : Michael Bay.
Producer(s) : Steven Spielberg, Tom De Santo, Don Murphy, & Lorenzo Di Bonaventura.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Sequel.
Release date : June 26, 2009
Official website : http://www.TransformersMovie.com

YEAR ONE (2009)

2009-06-19T01:25:00.000+07:00

"Meet your ancestors"

When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers (Jack Black and Michael Cera) are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world in “Year One.”

Fact : Written, produced, and directed by Harold Ramis.

Note : Michael Cera and David Cross are reunited in this movie, following their hit TV series “Arrested Development”, where Michael Cera plays the role of George-Michael Bluth and David Cross as Tobias Fünke. Meanwhile, Hank Azaria is no stranger because he is the talented voice behind Apu, Chief Wiggum, Moe Szyslak, Snake, and many other characters in “The Simpsons”.

Star(s) to watch : Jack Black (”Enemy of the State”, “The Jackal”, “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer”, “King Kong”, “Mars Attacks!”) as Zed, Paul Rudd (”Night at the Museum”, “Romeo + Juliet”, “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”, “The 40 Year Old Virgin”) as Abel, Hank Azaria (”Godzilla”, “Run Fatboy Run”) as Abraham, Vinnie Jones (”X-Men: The Last Stand”, “Swordfish”, “Gone in Sixty Seconds”, “The Midnight Meat Train”) as Sargon, Oliver Platt (”The Three Musketeers”, “Beethoven”, “Doctor Dolittle”) as High Priest, Michael Cera (”Frequency”) as Oh, David Cross (”Men in Black”, “She’s the Man”, “Scary Movie 2″) as Cain, & Xander Berkeley (”The Rock”, “Taken”, “Air Force One”, “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”) as King.

Director(s) : Harold Ramis.
Producer(s) : Owen Wilson, Harold Ramis, Judd Apatow, & Clayton Townsend.
Genre : Comedy, Adventure.
Release date : June 19, 2009
Official website : http://www.YearOne-Movie.com/

THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123 (2009)

2009-06-12T23:12:00.000+07:00

"We are going to kill one passenger a minute until New York City pays us 1 million dollars."

In “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3,” Denzel Washington stars as New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train.
John Travolta stars as Ryder, the criminal mastermind who, as leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train’s passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour.
As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages.
But there’s one riddle Garber can’t solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape?

Fact : First African-American actor to receive two Academy Awards, Denzel Washington, was chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#77) in 1995. He was also chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world in 1990, named one of E!’s “top 20 entertainers of 2001″, ranked #28 in Premiere’s 2003 annual Power 100 List, ranked #59 on VH1’s 100 Hottest Hotties, and chosen as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1996. Premiere Magazine ranked him as #39 on a list of the Greatest Movie Stars of All Time in their Stars in Our Constellation feature (2005).

Note : This thriller movie is directed by Tony Scott, who directed many blockbuster movies such as “Enemy of the State” (1998), “Deja Vu” (2006), “Man on Fire” (2004), “True Romance” (1993), & “The Last Boy Scout” (1991).

Star(s) to watch : Denzel Washington (”The Bone Collector”, “Man on Fire”, “Deja Vu”, “John Q”, “Inside Man”) as Lieutenant Zachary “Z” Garber, & John Travolta (”Face/Off”, “Broken Arrow”, “Swordfish”, “The Punisher”, “Austin Powers in Goldmember”) as Ryder.

Director(s) : Tony Scott.
Producer(s) : Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, & Steve Tisch.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Thriller, Crime, Gangster, Remake.
Release date : June 12, 2009
Official website : http://www.CatchTheTrain.com/

IMAGINE THAT (2009)

2009-06-12T22:41:00.001+07:00

"What if your daughter's imagination... Was the secret to your success?"

Evan Danielson is a successful financial executive who has more time for his blackberry than his seven-year-old daughter.
When he has a crisis of confidence and his career starts going down the drain, however, he finds the solution to all his problems in his daughter’s imaginary world.

Fact : Also known as “Me and Olivia” and “Nowhere Land”.

Note : Written and produced by Ed Solomon.

Star(s) to watch : Eddie Murphy (”Doctor Dolittle”, “Meet Dave”) as Evan, & Thomas Haden Church (”Spider-Man 3″, “Tombstone”, “George of the Jungle”) as Whitefeather.
Director(s) : Karey Kirkpatrick.
Producer(s) : Ric Kidney, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Ed Solomon.
Genre : Comedy.
Release date : June 12, 2009
Official website : http://www.ImagineThatMovie.com/

Star(s) to watch : Eddie Murphy (”Doctor Dolittle”, “Meet Dave”) as Evan, & Thomas Haden Church (”Spider-Man 3″, “Tombstone”, “George of the Jungle”) as Whitefeather.

LAND OF THE LOST (2009)

2009-06-05T08:56:00.003+07:00

"Universal Studios Invites You to Get Lost"

Will Ferrell stars as has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall, sucked into a space-time vortex and spat back through time.

Way back.

Now, Marshall has no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts to survive in an alternate universe full of marauding dinosaurs and fantastic creatures from beyond our world–a place of spectacular sights and super-scaled comedy known as the Land of the Lost.

Sucked alongside him for the adventure are crack-smart research assistant Holly (Anna Friel) and a redneck survivalist (Danny McBride) named Will.

Chased by T. rex and stalked by painfully slow reptiles known as Sleestaks, Marshall, Will and Holly must rely on their only ally — a primate called Chaka (Jorma Taccone) — to navigate out of the hybrid dimension.

Escape from this routine expedition gone awry and they’re heroes.

Get stuck, and they’ll be permanent refugees in the Land of the Lost.

Fact : Based from the original TV series “Land of the Lost” (1974).

Note : Irish descent Anna Friel was ranked #21 in Wizard magazine’s Sexiest Women of TV list (March 2008). She also was one of People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People in the world (2008).

Star(s) to watch : Eve Mauro (”Miss March”) as Pakuni Woman, & Anna Friel as Holly.

Director(s) : Brad Silberling.
Producer(s) : Julie Darmody, Daniel Lupi, Jimmy Miller, Sid Krofft, & Marty Krofft.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Remake, Comedy.
Release date : June 5, 2009
Official website : http://www.landofthelost.net

THE HANGOVER (2009)

2009-06-05T01:00:00.001+07:00

“It was the night of their lives … if only they could remember.”

From the director of “Old School” comes a new comedy about a bachelor party gone horribly wrong.
Two days before his wedding, Doug (Justin Bartha) and his three buddies (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis) drive to Vegas for a blow-out night they’ll never forget.
But when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning with pounding headaches, they can’t remember a thing.
Their posh hotel suite is beyond trashed and the groom is nowhere to be found.
With no clue of what happened and little time to spare, the trio must attempt to retrace their bad decisions from the night before in order to figure out where things went wrong and hopefully get Doug back to L.A. in time for his wedding.
However, the more they begin to uncover, the more they realize just how much trouble they’re really in.

Fact : Written, produced, and directed by Todd Phillips.

Note : One of the most frightening human beings ever to step into the boxing ring, Mike Tyson, takes part in this comedy as himself.

Star(s) to watch : Bradley Cooper (”The Midnight Meat Train”, “Yes Man”, “Wedding Crashers”) as Phil, Justin Bartha (”National Treasure”) as Doug, Gillian Vigman (”After the Sunset”, “The 40 Year Old Virgin”) as Stephanie, & Sasha Barrese (”American Pie”, “The Ring”) as Tracy Garner.

Director(s) : Todd Phillips.
Producer(s) : Todd Phillips, Dan Goldberg, & Scott Budnick.
Genre : Comedy.
Release date : June 5, 2009
Official website : http://www.HangoverMovie.com/

DRAG ME TO HELL (2009)

2009-05-29T09:35:00.005+07:00

"Even nice people can go to hell."

Christine Brown is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton.
Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush arrives at the bank to beg for an extension on her home loan.
Should Christine follow her instincts and give the old woman a break?
Or should she deny the extension to impress her boss, Mr. Jacks, and get a leg-up on a promotion?
Christine fatefully chooses the latter, shaming Mrs. Ganush and dispossessing her of her home.
In retaliation, the old woman places the powerful curse of the Lamia on Christine, transforming her life into a living hell.
Haunted by an evil spirit and misunderstood by a skeptical boyfriend, she seeks the aid of seer Rham Jas to save her soul from eternal damnation.
To help the shattered Christine return her life to normal, the psychic sets her on a frantic course to reverse the spell.
As evil forces close in, Christine must face the unthinkable: How far will she go to break free of the curse?

Fact : A likable, boyish-looking actor with thick eyebrows and a friendly smile, Justin Long is a native of Connecticut, and he was ranked #25 on Entertainment Weekly’s ‘30 Under 30′ the actors list (2008).

Note : Also known as “The Curse”, this thriller is written by Sam Raimi who returns to his lower-budget horror movie roots with the bloody thriller “Drag Me to Hell” starring Alison Lohman as a loan officer whose decision not to approve a loan has terrifying consequences.

Star(s) to watch : Justin Long (”Live Free or Die Hard”, “Jeepers Creepers”, “Herbie Fully Loaded”) as Clay Dalton, & Alison Lohman (”The Thirteenth Floor”) as Christine Brown.

Director(s) : Sam Raimi.
Producer(s) : Josh Donen, Nathan Kahane, Joe Drake, & Grant Curtis.
Genre : Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thriller, Horror.
Release date : May 29, 2009
Official website : http://www.DragMeToHell.net/

UP (2009)

2009-05-29T02:34:00.000+07:00

“A great adventure with Carl Fredricksen, and he won’t even have to leave his house.”

Carl Fredricksen (Edward Asner) is 78 years old and walks like a hunchback with his tripod cane.
When Carl was a child, he met and eventually married a girl named Ellie who grew up in a small midwestern town.
Ellie always dreamed of exploring the mountains but passed away before she got a chance.
Now, when developers threaten to move him into an assisted living home, Carl decides to fulfill his promise to Ellie.
To accomplish this, he befriends a chubby 9-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell.
The two opposites match up for thrilling adventures as they encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains, and all the terrifying creatures that wait in the jungle.

Fact : Featuring the voices of Christopher Plummer & Delroy Lindo.

Note : Written and co-directed by Bob Peterson.

Director(s) : Pete Docter & Bob Peterson.
Producer(s) : Jonas Rivera.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Family, Animation.
Release date : May 29, 2009
Official website : http://disney.com/UP

TERMINATOR SALVATION (2009)

2009-05-22T16:05:00.000+07:00

“The end begins.”

Set in post-apocalyptic 2018, Christian Bale stars as John Connor, the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators.
John Connor, now in his 30s, leads what is left of the human race against the machines.
But the future Connor was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row.
Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past.
As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet’s operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.

Fact : Also known as “T4″ & “Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins”.

Note : “Premiere” lauded Christian Bale as one of the “Hottest Leading Men Under 30″. He is also the first non-American actor to portray Batman/Bruce Wayne in “Batman Begins” (2005).

Star(s) to watch : Christian Bale (”The Dark Knight”, “Equilibrium”) as John Connor, Moon Bloodgood (”Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li”, “Eight Below”, “Pathfinder”) as Blair Williams, & Michael Ironside (”Starship Troopers”) as General Ashdown.

Director(s) : McG.
Producer(s) : Peter D. Graves, Dan Lin, Jeanne Allgood, Moritz Borman, Victor Kubicek, & Jeffrey Silver.

Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Sequel, Thriller.
Release date : May 22, 2009
Official website : http://www.terminatorsalvation.com/

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: Battle Of The Smithsonian (2009)

2009-05-22T13:51:00.001+07:00

“When the lights go off, the battle is on.”

When the Museum of Natural History is closed for upgrades and renovations, the museum pieces are moved into federal storage at the famous Washington Museum.

The centrepiece of the film will be bringing to life the Smithsonian Institution, which houses the world’s largest museum complex with more than 136 million items in its collections, ranging from the plane Amelia Earhart (Amy Adams) flew on her non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic and Al Capone’s rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy’s ruby red slippers and Archie Bunker’s lounge chair.

Security guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) infiltrates the Smithsonian Institute in order to rescue Jedediah (Owen Wilson) and Octavius (Steve Coogan), who have been shipped to the museum by mistake.

Fact : This movie is the sequel of “Night at the Museum” (2006).

Note : Ben Stiller is a major fan of Tom Cruise and has impersonated Tom for many years. He even portrayed Tom Cruise’s fictitious crazed stunt double, Tom Crooze, on 2000 MTV Movie Awards (2000) on a segment called “Mission: Improbable”. This segment is included on the “Mission: Impossible II” (2000) DVD. Tom and Ben have been friends ever since 1996.

Star(s) to watch : Amy Adams (”Serving Sara”, “Catch Me If You Can”, “Enchanted”) as Amelia Earhart, Owen Wilson (”Armageddon”, “Anaconda”, “Behind Enemy Lines”) as Jedediah, Ben Stiller (”The Heartbreak Kid”, “Envy”) as Larry Daley, Hank Azaria (”Godzilla”, “Heat”, “Run Fatboy Run”) as Kah Mun Rah, Eugene Levy (”Repli-Kate”, “American Pie”, “Multiplicity”, “The Man”) as Einstein, & Steve Coogan (”Hot Fuzz”, “Around the World in 80 Days”) as Octavius.

Director(s) : Shawn Levy.
Producer(s) : Shawn Levy, Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Thomas M. Hammel, Josh McLaglen, & Mark Radcliffe.
Genre : Action, Comedy.
Release date : May 22, 2009
Official website : http://www.NightAtTheMuseumMovie.com

ANGELS&DEMONS (2009)

2009-05-15T16:42:00.001+07:00

"The holiest event of our time. Perfect for their return."

Tom Hanks reprises his role as Harvard religious expert Robert Langdon, who once again finds that forces with ancient roots are willing to stop at nothing, even murder, to advance their goals.

Ron Howard again directs the film.

When Langdon discovers evidence of the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati — the most powerful underground organization in history — he also faces a deadly threat to the existence of the secret organization’s most despised enemy: the Catholic Church.

When Langdon learns that the clock is ticking on an unstoppable Illuminati time bomb, he jets to Rome, where he joins forces with Vittoria Vetra, a beautiful and enigmatic Italian scientist.

Embarking on a nonstop, action-packed hunt through sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals, and even to the heart of the most secretive vault on earth, Langdon and Vetra will follow a 400-year-old trail of ancient symbols that mark the Vatican’s only hope for survival.

Star(s) to watch : Ewan McGregor (”Star Wars”, “Deception”, “The Island”) as Camerlengo Carlo Ventresca, Tom Hanks (”Forrest Gump”, “The Green Mile”, “Road to Perdition”, “The Ladykillers”, “Catch Me If You Can”, “Apollo 13″) as Robert Langdon, & Stellan Skarsgard (”Deep Blue Sea”, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”) as Richter.

Fact : Based on source material from best-selling novel “Angels & Demons” by Dan Brown, the author of “The Da Vinci Code”.

Note : A showbiz veteran of over 40 years, Ron Howard also directed “The Da Vinci Code” (2006), “Ransom” (1996), & “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000).

Director(s) : Ron Howard.
Producer(s) : Brian Grazer & John Calley.
Genre : Thriller, Adaptation, Crime, Drama, Mystery.
Release date : May 15, 2009
Official website : http://www.angelsanddemons.com/

STAR TREK (2009)

2009-05-08T12:55:00.001+07:00

“The wait is over. The future begins.”

A chronicle of James T. Kirk and his fellow USS Enterprise crew members.

The early days of James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock, their first meeting at Starfleet Academy and first outer space mission.

Star(s) to watch : Eric Bana (”Troy”, “Hulk”) as Nero, Karl Urban (”The Lord of the Rings”, “The Bourne Supremacy”) as Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy, Jennifer Morrison (”Mr. & Mrs. Smith”, “Urban Legends: Final Cut”, “Big Stan”) as Winona Kirk, Winona Ryder (”Alien: Resurrection”) as Amanda Grayson, Bruce Greenwood (”The Core”, “Deja Vu”, “National Treasure: Book of Secrets”, “Double Jeopardy”, “Passenger 57″, “Eight Below”, “Racing Stripes”) as Christopher Pike, Chris Pine (”Smokin’ Aces”, “Just My Luck”) as Kirk, John Cho (”Evolution”, “American Beauty”, “American Pie”, “Harold & Kumar”) as Hikaru Sulu, Simon Pegg (”Shaun of the Dead”, “Mission: Impossible III”) as Scotty, & Zachary Quinto as Spock.

Director(s) : J.J. Abrams.

Producer(s) : Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof, & Bryan Burk.

Fact : Also known as “Star Trek XI”, “Star Trek: Corporate Headquarters”, and “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy”, “Star Trek” is one of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world.

Note : From director J.J. Abrams (“Mission: Impossible III,” “Lost”) and screenwriters Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman (“Transformers,” “MI: III”) comes a new vision of the greatest space adventure of all time, “Star Trek,” featuring a young, new crew venturing boldly where no man has gone before.

Director(s) : J.J. Abrams.
Producer(s) : Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof, & Bryan Burk.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adaptation, Sequel, Drama.
Release date : May 8, 2009
Official website : http://startrekmovie.com/

NEXT DAY AIR (2009)

2009-05-08T01:57:00.001+07:00

"It's all in the delivery."

When a misguided UPS driver inadvertently delivers a package containing concealed bricks of cocaine to the wrong address, it sets in motion a desperate search and battle for the coke between the furious dealer that sent it, the fearful intended recipients that missed it, and the conniving accidental recipients that plan to flip it.
Time is running out and everyone’s trying to get their hands on the package that’s been sent.
When an overnight shipment of drugs winds up in the hands of the wrong recipient, all parties involved embark on a break-neck quest to retreive the lost goods.

Fact : Donald Faison, a big “Star Wars” fan, is best friends with “Scrubs” co-star Zach Braff.

Note : Hip-hop artist’ name, Mos Def, is a slang term that means “most definitely”. His name is quite appropriate in regards to his character in “The Italian Job” (2003), who went deaf after blowing up a toilet.

Star(s) to watch : Yasmin Deliz as Chita, Donald Faison as Leo, & Mos Def (”The Italian Job”, “16 Blocks”) as Eric.

Director(s) : Benny Boom.
Producer(s) : Bryan Turner, Bruce McNall, Scott Aronson, Melina Kevorkian, & Wood Harris.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime.
Release date : May 8, 2009
Official website : http://www.NextDayAir-Movie.com

BATTLE FOR TERRA (2007)

2009-05-01T23:20:00.000+07:00

"They are coming"

Mala (Evan Rachel Wood) is a precocious girl living on the beautiful planet Terra, a place where peace and tolerance are celebrated.
Unbeknownst to Mala and her fellow Terrians, the last inhabitants of Earth have exhausted the resources of their planet and those of three others, and are now searching for a new home.
This Earthforce has discovered that the use of a Terraformer will make Terra habitable for humans but poisonous for Terrians.
When the Earthlings embark on a hostile invasion of Terra, Mala’s father, Roven (Dennis Quaid), is kidnapped.
Hoping to save her father, Mala captures and hides a crashed human pilot named Jim (Luke Wilson).
While Mala nurses Jim back to health, the two forge a friendship and a plan that could save both the human race and the planet of Terra.
Soon, however, they realize that peace will not be secured unless they can combat both the Terraformer and dark political forces that will stop at nothing in their drive to achieve power for power’s sake.
While Terra’s message that peace is a question of free will and choice is a potent one, the exuberance of Mala and her young friends carries the film.
Director Aristomenis Tsirbas paints a landscape of pastoral pleasure, and our admiration for Terra’s idyllic vistas is only heightened when they are invaded.

Fact : Featuring the voices of Chris Evans (as the voice of Stewart Stanton), Dennis Quaid (as the voice of Roven), Justin Long (as the voice of Senn), Luke Wilson (as the voice of Lt. James Stanton), Brian Cox (as the voice of General Hemmer), Danny Glover (as the voice of President Chen), & Amanda Peet (as the voice of Maria).

Note : Also known as “Terra”, this 3-d adventure is written and directed by Aristomenis Tsirbas.

Director(s) : Aristomenis Tsirbas.
Producer(s) : Jessica Wu, Dane Allan Smith, Ryan Colucci, & Keith Calder.
Genre : Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure.
Release date : May 1, 2009
Official website : http://www.BattleForTerra.com/

FIGHTING (2009)

2009-04-24T23:26:00.000+07:00

"Some dreams are worth the fight."

Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing.
Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting.
When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.
As Shawn’s manager, Harvey introduces him to the corrupt bare-knuckle circuit, where rich men bet on disposable pawns.
Almost overnight, he becomes a star brawler, taking down professional boxers, mixed martial arts champs and ultimate fighters in a series of staggeringly intense bouts.
But if Shawn ever hopes to escape the dark world in which he’s found himself, he must now face the toughest fight of his life.

Fact : Also known as “Runnin’”, this movie is written and directed by Dito Montiel.

Note : Native American, Irish, and French descent Channing Tatum is skilled in Kung Fu and in Gor-Chor Kung Fu, a form of martial arts, in which he has earned belts in both.

Star(s) to watch : Channing Tatum (”She’s the Man”, “Step Up”, “War of the Worlds”) as Sean Arthur, & Terrence Howard (”Iron Man”, “The Brave One”, “Awake”) as Harvey Boarden.

Director(s) : Dito Montiel.
Producer(s) : Kevin Misher & Patrick Baker.
Genre : Crime, Gangster, Sport, Action, Drama.
Release date : April 24, 2009
Official website : http://www.FightingMovie.net

OBSESSED (2009)

2009-04-24T11:57:00.001+07:00

"All’s fair when love is war.”

A successful professional man with a beautiful wife finds his idyllic life threatened by a temp in his office who reveals herself as a stalker.
Derek Charles, a successful asset manager who has just received a huge promotion, is blissfully happy in his career and in his marriage to the beautiful Beth.
But when Lisa, a temp worker, starts stalking Derek, everything he’s worked so hard for, are placed in jeopardy.

Fact : Ranked #2 on Maxim’s “Hottest Women of Horror Movies” list, Ali Larter was considered for the role Susan Storm/The Invisible Woman in “Fantastic Four” (2005).

Note : Beyonce Knowles is the lead singer of the singing group Destiny’s Child. She was voted number 1 on VH1’s 100 Hottest Hotties.

Star(s) to watch : Jerry O’Connell (”Scream 2″, “Tomcats”, “Kangaroo Jack”) as Ben, Ali Larter (”Final Destination”, “Resident Evil: Extinction”) as Lisa Sheridan, & Beyonce Knowles (”Austin Powers in Goldmember”, “The Pink Panther”) as Beth Charles.

Director(s) : Steve Shill.
Producer(s) : Beyonce Knowles, Matthew Knowles, & William Packer.
Genre : Thriller, Drama.
Release date : April 24, 2009
Official website : http://www.AreYouObsessed.com/

MUTANT CHRONICLES (2008)

2009-04-24T09:20:00.000+07:00

"The 23rd Century. The Darkest Age Has Come."

At the end of the Ice Age, The Machine came from the outer space with the purpose to change men into mutants.
However, a hero defeated the device and a great seal was laid over The Machine.
In 2707, the depleted world is ruled by four Corporations: Mishima, Bauhaus, Capitol and Imperial that are in constant war.
During a battle between Capitol and Bauhaus, the great seal is broken and The Machine works again transforming soldiers and civilians in hordes of mutants.
A small part of the population escapes to Mars, leaving millions of people behind.
The man of faith and leader of an ancient brotherhood Brother Samuel is a believer of God and the Chronicles, a bible about the mutants.
With the city under siege of the mutants, he visits the Corporations’ leader Constantine asking for an aircraft and twenty men for a suicide mission to destroy The Machine, planting a bomb and a detonator following the knowledge of the Chronicles.
He recruits the tough Major ‘Mitch’ Hunter; the Bauhaus Lieutenant Maximillian von Steiner; the keeper of the Chronicles Severian that is under a vow of silence; the gorgeous and lethal Corporal Valerie Duval; Corporal Juba Kim Wu; Captain John McGuire; and Corporal Jesus ‘El Jesus’ de Barrera.

Together they become the last hope of Earth against the evil mutants.

Fact : Like Dolph Lundgren in the earlier “The Punisher” (1989) movie, half Irish, a quarter Italian and a quarter German, Thomas Jane dyed his hair jet black to match the original comic book character. In a 2005 interview, he claimed that “The Punisher” (2004) was both the most fun and the most physically exhausting movie he has done. He starred in two movies based on Stephen King’s novels: “Dreamcatcher” (2003) and “The Mist” (2007). Thomas Jane was Zack Snyder’s first choice for Edward Blake/The Comedian in “Watchmen” (2009), but he had to turn it down because of scheduling conflicts.

Note : Japanese, German, and English ancestry, Devon Aoki won the role of a street racer in “2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003) but, as it turned out, she didn’t know how to drive.

Star(s) to watch : Thomas Jane (”Face/Off”, “Deep Blue Sea”, “The Punisher”, “Original Sin”) as Major Mitch Hunter, Ron Perlman (”Blade II”, “Hellboy”, “Alien Resurrection”) as Brother Samuel, John Malkovich (”Con Air”, “The Man in the Iron Mask”, “Eragon”) as Constantine, & Devon Aoki (”Sin City”, “DOA: Dead or Alive”, “2 Fast 2 Furious”, “War”) as Cpl. Valerie Duval.

Director(s) : Simon Hunter.
Producer(s) : Stephen Belafonte, Tim Dennison, Peter La Terriere, Edward R. Pressman, & Pras.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adaptation.
Release date : April 24, 2009
Official website : http://www.MutantChroniclesTheMovie.com/

STATE OF PLAY (2009)

2009-04-17T01:48:00.000+07:00

"Find The Truth."

Handsome, unflappable U.S. Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) is the future of his political party: an honorable appointee who serves as the chairman of a committee overseeing defense spending.
All eyes are upon the rising star to be his party’s contender for the upcoming presidential race.
Until his research assistant/mistress is brutally murdered and buried secrets come tumbling out.
McCaffrey (Russell Crowe) has the dubious fortune of both an old friendship with Collins and a ruthless editor, Cameron, who has assigned him to investigate.
As he and partner Della (Rachel McAdams) try to uncover the killer’s identity, McCaffrey steps into a cover-up that threatens to shake the nation’s power structures.
And in a town of spin-doctors and wealthy politicos, he will discover one truth: when billions are at stake, no one’s integrity, love or life is ever safe.

Fact : Based on the BBC mini-series of the same title, a team of investigative reporters work alongside a police detective to try to solve the murder of a congressman’s mistress. This movie reunites Ben Affleck and Jason Bateman following their blockbuster movie of 2007 “Smokin’ Aces”.

Note : Russell Crowe takes over the role Brad Pitt vacated in the Universal Pictures movie “State of Play,” directed by Kevin Macdonald. Edward Norton has followed Brad Pitt out the door. Norton is the latest cast member to exit “State of Play,” a dramatic movie set up at Universal. Ben Affleck takes on the role Norton had originally signed on to play.

Star(s) to watch : Ben Affleck (”Armageddon”, “Reindeer Games”, “Pearl Harbor”, “The Sum of All Fears”, “Daredevil”) as Stephen Collins, Jason Bateman (”Forgetting Sarah Marshall”, “Hancock”) as Dominic Foy, Russell Crowe (”Gladiator”, “The Quick and the Dead”, “Virtuosity”) as Cal McCaffrey, Jeff Daniels (”Speed”, “101 Dalmatians”, “Blood Work”) as George Fergus, & Rachel McAdams (”Red Eye”, “The Hot Chick”) as Della.

Director(s) : Kevin MacDonald.
Producer(s) : Paul Abbott, Andrew Hauptman, Eric Fellner, & Tim Bevan.
Tagline : “Nothing is off the record.”
Genre : Drama, Adaptation, Crime, Thriller.
Release date : April 17, 2009
Official website : http://stateofplaymovie.net/

CRANK 2 : High Voltage (2009)

2009-04-17T01:28:00.000+07:00

"He was dead...But he got better"

Directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor are bringing us “Crank 2: High Voltage”, the sequel to the previous “Crank” movie.
Jason Statham is reprising his role as hitman Chev Chelios.
This time Jason Statham is definitely on high voltage: he’s literally chasing his heart!
Hitman Chev Chelios launches himself on an electrifying chase through Los Angeles in pursuit of the Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered heart that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working.

Fact : Written and directed by Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor.

Note : All the naughty boys and girls out there will be glad to know there will be another public sex scene with Jason Statham, this time taking place on a horse racing track.

Star(s) to watch : Jason Statham (”The Transporter”, “The One”, “Cellular”, “The Italian Job”) as Chev Chelios, Holly Weber (”You Don’t Mess with the Zohan”) as Goldie, Nicole Randall as Strip Please Gang, Mandy Amano as Amanda, & Anne Girard (”Pathology”) as Nevada.

Director(s) : Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor.
Producer(s) : Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Skip Williamson, & Richard Wright.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Comedy, Thriller, Sequel.
Release date : April 17, 2009
Official website : http://www.Crank2.com

17 AGAIN (2009)

2009-04-17T00:49:00.001+07:00

"Who says you're only young once? "

Popular high school senior Mike O’Donnell (Zac Efron) seemingly has it all.
He is a star athlete headed straight for a college scholarship when he decides to give it up to settle down with his high school girlfriend Scarlet.
Twenty five years later, an adult Mike (played by Matthew Perry) finds his life is not exactly what he expected.
He is separated from his wife, Scarlett (Leslie Mann) and living with his best friend Ned Freedman (Thomas Lennon), his career at a pharmaceutical company is at a stand still, and his relationships with his teenage children are nonexistent.
After getting passed up for yet another promotion at work, he returns to his high school to reminisce over his basketball awards and the life he could have had.
While he is reliving his past, he is approached by a janitor and shares with him how things were so much better when he was 17.
As Mike is driving home from the high school, he sees the mysterious janitor standing on the ledge preparing to jump into the Los Angeles River.
Mike rushes out of his car to rescue him, but when he gets there, the janitor has vanished.
What Mike doesn’t realize is that he is about to fall into the river and turn into his 17 year old self.
Young Mike (Zac Efron) returns to Ned’s house, where he has the difficult task of convincing Ned that he is in fact Mike.
At a loss of what to do, Ned pretends to be Mike’s father and they register Mike back in high school to finish the life he never had the chance to live.
High school presents a lot of new challenges for Mike, such as dressing cool, keeping up with the latest gadgets and making new friends.
But nothing compares to being in high school with his own children.
He discovers that his daughter, Maggie (Michelle Trachtenberg), is not nearly as innocent as he thought she was and his son, Alex (Sterling Knight), is the brunt of the star athlete’s jokes.
But Mike’s most difficult realization is that he hasn’t been a very good father or husband.
Mike befriends Alex and tries to instill him with enough confidence to join the basketball team.
He gets close to Maggie’s obnoxious boyfriend and does everything in his power to break them up.
Most importantly, he visits an unsuspecting Scarlet and rediscovers all the things that initially made him fall in love with her.
Through his experiences, Mike realizes that he had chosen the perfect life he just never appreciated it.
Now, he must figure out a way to transform back into his older self and won back his wife and kids.

Fact : Also known as “17″ & “Seventeen”.

Note : Handsome leading man Matthew Perry has managed to translate the fame and popularity he garnered from playing Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom “Friends” into an increasingly successful film career as a romantic comedy lead. Now, it took just one TV movie to change young actor Zac Efron from a supporting player to a bonafide teen star. Of course, that TV movie was The Disney Channel’s tween pop cultural phenomenon, “High School Musical” (2005), which elevated Efron to major league heartthrob status for his eminently crushable turn as a high school jock who discovers his hidden love for singing.

Star(s) to watch : Zac Efron as Mike O’ Donnell, Matthew Perry (”The Whole Nine Yards”, “Serving Sara”) as Mike O’Donnell, & Leslie Mann (”George of the Jungle”, “Last Man Standing”, “The 40 Year Old Virgin”) as Scarlett O’Donnell.

Director(s) : Burr Steers.
Producer(s) : Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot, & Jason Barrett.
Genre : Comedy, Teen.
Release date : April 17, 2009
Official website : http://www.17againmovie.com/

OBSERVE AND REPORT (2009)

2009-04-10T12:16:00.000+07:00

“Right now, the world needs a hero.”

At the Forest Ridge Mall, head of security Ronnie Barnhardt patrols his jurisdiction with an iron fist, combating skateboarders, shoplifters and the occasional unruly customer while dreaming of the day when he can swap his flashlight for a badge and a gun.

His delusions of grandeur are put to the test when the mall is struck by a flasher.

Driven to protect and serve the mall and its patrons, Ronnie seizes the opportunity to showcase his underappreciated law enforcement talents on a grand scale, hoping his solution of this crime will earn a coveted spot at the police academy and the heart of his elusive dream girl Brandi, the hot make-up counter clerk who won’t give him the time of day.

But his single-minded pursuit of glory launches a turf war with the equally competitive Detective Harrison of the Conway Police, and Ronnie is confronted with the challenge of not only catching the flasher, but getting him before the real cops do.

Fact : Scottish, Irish, English, German, and French descent, Anna Faris was rated #57 on the Maxim Hot 100 of 2004 list.

Note : Seth Rogen was ranked #20 on Entertainment Weekly’s ‘30 Under 30′ the actors list (2008).

Star(s) to watch : Anna Faris (”My Super Ex-Girlfriend”, “The House Bunny”, “The Hot Chick”, “Scary Movie”) as Brandi, Ray Liotta (”Smokin’ Aces”, “Identity”, “Hannibal”, “John Q”, “Turbulence”, “Operation Dumbo Drop”) as Detective Harrison, & Seth Rogen (”The 40 Year Old Virgin”, “Pineapple Express”, “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”) as Ronnie Bardt.

Director(s) : Jody Hill.
Producer(s) : Donald De Line, Andrew Haas, Marty Ewing, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, & William Fay.
Genre : Comedy.
Release date : April 10, 2009
Official website : http://observe-and-report.warnerbros.com

DRAGONBALL Evolution (2009)

2009-04-08T18:29:00.001+07:00

"Master your destiny."

The story begins with Goku, who seeks out upon his adoptive grandfather Grandpa Gohan’s dying request to find the great Master Roshi and gather all seven Dragon Balls.
Of which he has one, in order to prevent the evil Lord Piccolo from succeeding in his desire to use the Dragon Balls to take over the world.
And Goku’s quest is to obtain the mystical Dragon Balls before Piccolo does.

Fact : Based on source material from Akira Toriyama’s comic, and also known as “Dragonball Z”, this movie is produced by Stephen Chow, a martial arts powerhouse on the Hong Kong cinema circuit who also produced “Kung Fu Hustle” (2005), “Shaolin Soccer” (2004), & “CJ7″ (2008).

Note : They REALLY should let Stephen Chow himself do his magic for this movie, not just producing. Fortunately, the man who directed this movie is James Wong who also directed “Final Destination” (2000) and Jet Li’s “The One” (2001).

Star(s) to watch : Emmy Rossum (”The Day After Tomorrow”) as Bulma, Chow Yun Fat (”Bulletproof Monk”, “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End”) as Master Roshi, Justin Chatwin (”War of the Worlds”, “Taking Lives”) as Goku, & Jamie Chung as Chi Chi.

Director(s) : James Wong.
Producer(s) : Stephen Chow.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adaptation, Thriller.
Release date : April 8, 2009
Official website : http://dragonballevolutionmovie.com/

LABOR PAINS (2009)

2009-04-03T08:07:00.001+07:00

“Some stories keep on growing.”

In the movie “Labor Pains,” Thea (Lindsay Lohan) is a young assistant at a Military Publishing House struggling to support herself and her younger sister, Emma.
After a misunderstanding occurs, Thea’s boss tries to fire her.
In a panic, she lies to her boss and tells him she’s pregnant.
What ensues?
Well, just about what anyone would expect from a movie starring Lindsay Lohan with a script that seems more realistic than that of her own life, currently.
She lies, and throws a hissy fit, determined to keep her job, even though she is barely competent (or sober enough) to slip in her own tampon.

Star(s) to watch : Lindsay Lohan (”Herbie Fully Loaded”, “Just My Luck”) as Thea, & Janeane Garofalo (”The Truth About Cats & Dogs”) as Claire.

Fact : At 17, Lindsay Lohan was 2003’s 5th hottest teen female star. She was one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” (2004). She was ranked #10 in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World (2005), #4 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list, #10 in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005″ special supplement (2005), #14 in FHM magazine’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006″ supplement (2006), #1 on Maxim magazine’s Hot 100 of 2007 list, #3 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2006 list, #9 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list, and #18 on The 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars list by Forbes magazine (2007).

Note : After a dramatic detour with “I KNOW WHO KILLED ME”, Lindsay Lohan returns to comedy “LABOR PAINS”. When her difficult boss fires her, Thea invents a pregnancy so she can keep her job.

Director(s) : Lara Shapiro.
Producer(s) : Boaz Davidson, Danny Dimbort, Brian Edwards, Joe Gatta, Warren T. Goz, David Grace, Lati Grobman, Pamela Hirsch, Avi Lerner, Stewart McMichael, Susan Pusateri, Celine Rattray, Rick Schwartz, Trevor Short, & Sabrina Sipantzi.
Genre : Comedy.
Release date : April 3, 2009

FAST & FURIOUS (2009)

2009-04-03T01:40:00.002+07:00

"New Model. Original Parts."

When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) reignites his feud with agent Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker).

But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmanuever him.

And from convoy heists to precision tunnel crawls across international lines, two men will find the best way to get revenge: push the limits of what’s possible behind the wheel.

Fact : Also known as “The Fast and the Furious 4″.

Note : Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reteam for the ultimate chapter of the franchise built on speed: “Fast & Furious”. Heading back to the streets where it all began, they rejoin Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster to blast muscle, tuner and exotic cars across Los Angeles and floor through the Mexican desert in the new high-octane action-thriller.

Star(s) to watch : Paul Walker (”Eight Below”, “Joy Ride”, “2 Fast 2 Furious”, “Into the Blue”) as Brian O’Conner, Jordana Brewster (”The Faculty”) as Mia Toretto, Michelle Rodriguez (”Resident Evil”) as Letty Marciano, & Vin Diesel (”xXx”) as Dominic Toretto.

Director(s) : Justin Lin.
Producer(s) : Vin Diesel, Neal H. Moritz, & Michael Fottrell.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Thriller, Sequel, Sport.
Release date : April 03, 2009
Official website : http://www.fastandfuriousmovie.net/

LAID TO REST (2009)

2009-04-02T17:59:00.000+07:00

A terrifying story of a young girl who wakes up in a casket with a traumatic head injury and no memory of her identity.

She quickly realizes she was abducted by a Deranged Serial Murderer and in an isolated rural town she must survive the night and outsmart the technologically inclined killer who is hellbent on finishing what he started.

Star(s) to watch : Thomas Dekker as Tommy, Lena Headey (”300″, “Vacancy”, “The Cave”) as Cindy, & Bobbi Sue Luther (”Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo”) as The Girl.

Fact : Written, produced, and directed by Robert Hall.
Note : This horror movie reunites Thomas Dekker and Lena Headey in a big screen following their hit TV series “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”.

Director(s) : Robert Hall.
Producer(s) : Robert Hall, Kevin Bocarde, & Seth Nagel.
Genre : Suspense, Horror, Thriller.
Release date : April 2, 2009(New York City, New York)
Official website : http://www.LaidToRestMovie.com

THE HUNTING IN CONNECTICUT (2009)

2009-03-27T20:00:00.000+07:00

"Some things cannot be explained."

The astounding, well-documented story of a family forced to relocate near a clinic where their son was being treated for cancer.
Strained financially and emotionally, the family discovers their recently renovated home was a former mortuary with a dark history.
When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history: not only was the house a transformed funeral parlor where inconceivable acts occurred, but the owner’s clairvoyant son Jonah served as a demonic messenger, providing a gateway for spiritual entities to crossover.
Now, unspeakable terror awaits when Jonah, the boy who communicated with the dead, returns to unleash a new kind of horror on the innocent and unsuspecting family.
After experiencing violent supernatural events both inside and out of the house, the family seeks the help of ghost hunters and the Catholic Church, which performs an exorcism.

Fact : Based on a chilling true story, “The Haunting in Connecticut” charts one family’s terrifying, real-life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural.

Note : One of the hottest stars of the mid-1980s, Virginia Madsen is one of Hollywood’s most talented actresses. Voted as one of the most beautiful actresses in 1986, Virginia has had several excellent performances in her career thus far.

Star(s) to watch : Amanda Crew (”She’s the Man”, “John Tucker Must Die”, “Final Destination 3″) as Wendy, & Virginia Madsen (”Firewall”) as Sara Campbell.

Director(s) : Peter Cornwell.
Producer(s) : Steve Whitney, Norm Waitt, Scott Niemeyer, Paul Brooks, Andrew Trapani, Wendy Rhoads, & Daniel Farrands.
Genre : Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thriller, Horror.
Release date : March 27, 2009
Official website : http://www.HauntingInConnecticut.com

ADVENTURELAND (2009)

2009-03-27T16:25:00.001+07:00

"It was the worst job they ever imagined... and the best time of their lives."

It’s the summer of 1987, and James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), an uptight recent college grad, can’t wait to embark on his dream tour of Europe.

But when his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack Gilpin) announce they can no longer subsidize his trip, James has little choice but to take a lowly job at a local amusement park.

Forget about German beer, world-famous museums and cute French girls-James’ summer will now be populated by belligerent dads, stuffed pandas, and screaming kids high on cotton candy.

Lucky for James, what should have been his worst summer ever turns into quite an adventure as he discovers love in the most unlikely place with his captivating co-worker Em (Kristen Stewart), and learns to loosen up.

Fact : Written and directed by Greg Mottola, a protege of Steven Soderbergh.

Note : Ryan Reynolds has expressed great interest in portraying the DC Comics character the Flash, should Warner Bros ever decide to do a film adaptation of the comic book.

Star(s) to watch : Ryan Reynolds (”Smokin’ Aces”, “Blade: Trinity”, “Van Wilder”, “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle”) as Connell, & Kristen Stewart (”Jumper”, “Zathura”, “Cold Creek Manor”, “Panic Room”, “Twilight”) as Em.

Director(s) : Greg Mottola.
Producer(s) : Bruce Toll, William Horberg, Ted Hope, Anne Carey, & Sidney Kimmel.
Genre : Comedy, Drama.
Release date : March 27, 2009
Official website : http://www.AdventureLandTheFilm.com

MONSTERS VS ALIENS (2009)

2009-03-27T15:54:00.001+07:00

"When aliens attack, these guys got your back."

When California girl Susan Murphy is unexpectedly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches tall and is instantly labeled a “monster” named Ginormica.

The military jumps into action, and she is captured and held in a secret government compound.

The world learns that the military has been quietly rounding up other monsters over the years.

This ragtag group consists of the brilliant but insect-headed Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D.; the macho half-ape, half-fish The Missing Link; the gelatinous and indestructible B.O.B.; and the 350-foot grub called Insectosaurus.

Their confinement time is cut short however, when a mysterious alien robot lands on Earth and begins storming the country.

As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger (on a desperate order from The President), the motley crew of Monsters is called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction.

Fact : Featuring the voices of Kiefer Sutherland (as the voice of General W.R. Monger), Paul Rudd (as the voice of Derek), Hugh Laurie (as the voice of Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.), Rainn Wilson (as the voice of Gallaxhar), & Seth Rogen (as the voice of B.O.B.).

Director(s) : Conrad Vernon & Rob Letterman.
Producer(s) : Lisa Stewart, Jill Hopper, & Latifa Ouaou.
Note : Also known as “Monsters and Aliens” and “Rex Havoc”.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Comedy, Animation.
Release date : March 27, 2009
Official website : http://www.monstersvsaliens.com/

12 ROUNDS (2009)

2009-03-27T02:01:00.000+07:00

“A brilliant killer with a score to settle is putting Detective Danny Fisher to the ultimate test."

Detective Danny Fisher (John Cena) discovers his girlfriend (Ashley Scott) has been kidnapped by a ex-con tied to Fisher’s past, and he’ll have to successfully complete 12 challenges in order to secure her safe release.

Fact : Italian descent John Felix Anthony Cena, or better known as John Cena, is a very successful superstar in the WWE.

Note : Renny Harlin is a producer and action movie director of the 1990s, who directed many blockbuster movies, such as “Die Hard 2″ (1990), “Cliffhanger” (1993), “Deep Blue Sea” (1999), and “The Covenant” (2006).

Star(s) to watch : Taylor Cole (”April Fool’s Day”) as Erica Kessen, John Cena (”The Marine”) as Detective Danny Fisher, & Ashley Scott (”Into the Blue”, “Walking Tall”) as Molly Porter.
Director(s) : Renny Harlin.
Producer(s) : Vince McMahon, Becki Trujillo, Mark R. Gordon, Josh McLaughlin, & Michael Lake.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Crime, Gangster.
Release date : March 27, 2009
Rating : Coming soon.
Official website : http://www.12Rounds-Movie.com

DUPLICITY (2009)

2009-03-20T00:27:00.001+07:00

“Two expert spies. Two rival corporations. One perfect plan.”

CIA officer Claire Stenwick (Julia Roberts) and MI6 agent Ray Koval (Clive Owen) have left the world of government intelligence to cash in on the highly profitable cold war raging between two rival multinational corporations.

Their mission?

Secure the formula for a product that will bring a fortune to the company that patents it first.

For their employers-industry titan Howard Tully (Tom Wilkinson) and buccaneer CEO Dick Garsik (Paul Giamatti) - nothing is out of bounds.

But as the stakes rise, the mystery deepens and the tactics get dirtier, the trickiest secret for Claire and Ray is their growing attraction.

And as they each try to stay one double-cross ahead, two career loners find their schemes endangered by the only thing they cant cheat their way out of: love.

Fact : Written and directed by Tony Gilroy, the man behind the entire “Bourne” trilogy of action-espionage films.

Note : This movie reunites Clive Owen and Paul Giamatti following their blockbuster must-see movie “Shoot ‘Em Up” in 2007.

Star(s) to watch : Clive Owen (”Sin City”, “Shoot ‘Em Up”, “Hostage”, “The Bourne Identity”, “The Rich Man’s Wife”) as Ray Koval, Paul Giamatti (”The Negotiator”) as Dick Garsik, & Tom Wilkinson (”The Patriot”, “Batman Begins”) as Howard Tully.

Director(s) : Tony Gilroy.
Producer(s) : Laura Bickford & Jennifer Fox.
Genre : Drama, Thriller.
Release date : March 20, 2009
Official website : http://www.duplicitymovie.net/

KNOWING (2009)

2009-03-20T00:06:00.001+07:00

"Knowing is Everything."

In 1958, as part of the dedication ceremony for a new elementary school, a group of students is asked to draw pictures to be stored in a time capsule.

But one of the students, a mysterious girl who seems to hear whispered voices, fills her sheet of paper with rows of apparently random numbers instead.

Fast forward 50 years to the present: A new generation of students examines the contents of the time capsule and the girl’s cryptic message ends up in the hands of young Caleb.

But it is Caleb’s father, professor Ted Myles, who makes the startling discovery that the encoded message predicts with pinpoint accuracy the dates, death tolls and coordinates of every major disaster of the past 50 years.

As Ted further unravels the document’s secrets, he realizes it foretells three additional events—the last of which hints at destruction on a global scale and seems to somehow involve Ted and his son.

Fact : Though haunted by cries of nepotism early in his career, engaging, sleepy-eyed American star Nicolas Cage, nephew of director Francis Ford Coppola, led anything but a charmed existence growing up amidst the placid suburban comfort of Long Beach, California. The son of comparative literature professor August Coppola (a brother of director Francis Ford Coppola) half German, half Italian Nicolas Cage changed his name early in his career to make his own reputation, succeeding brilliantly with a host of classic, quirky roles by the late 1980s.

Note : Like David Fincher and Michael Bay, Alex Proyas has moved effortlessly between helming TV commercials and music videos to feature films. To date, he has specialized in visually stunning action thrillers which utilize myth and iconography in compensation for any shortcomings in the script and/or acting. “Dark City” (1998) and “The Crow” (1994) are the examples of some movies under his directing act.

Star(s) to watch : Rose Byrne (”Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones”, “Troy”, “Wicker Park”, “Sunshine”) as Diana Whelan, & Nicolas Cage (”Face/Off”, “Con Air”, “The Rock”, “National Treasure”, “Gone in Sixty Seconds”, “Next”, “Ghost Rider”, “Bangkok Dangerous”) as Ted Myles.

Director(s) : Alex Proyas.
Producer(s) : Norm Golightly.
Genre : Thriller, Drama.
Release date : March 20, 2009
Official website : http://www.knowing-themovie.com/

RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN (2009)

2009-03-13T23:20:00.001+07:00

“The race is on”

For years, stories have circulated about a secret place in the middle of the Nevada desert, known for unexplained phenomena and strange sightings.

It is called Witch Mountain, and when a Las Vegas cab driver (Dwayne Johnson) finds two teens with supernatural powers in his cab, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of an adventure he can’t explain.

When they discover that the only chance to save the world lies in unraveling the secrets of Witch Mountain, the race begins, as the government, mobsters and even extraterrestrials try to stop them.

Fact : Based on source material from novel “Escape to Witch Mountain” by Alexander Key.

Note : Also known as “Escape To Witch Mounain".

Director(s) : Andy Fickman.
Producer(s) : Ann Marie Sanderlin & Andrew Gunn.
Genre : Kids, Family, Thriller, Remake, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi.
Release date : March 13, 2009
Official website : http://disney.com/witchmountain

THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT (2009)

2009-03-13T19:24:00.000+07:00

"If bad people hurt someone you love, how far would you go to hurt them back?"

A pair of teenage girls are brutally raped and terrorized by a vicious gang of psychopaths, who subsequently find their cruelty returned tenfold when they seek sanctuary in the home of one of the victim’s parents in this contemporary reworking of Wes Craven’s controversial 1972 shocker.

Shortly after arriving at her family’s secluded lakehouse, Mari Collingwood (Sara Paxton) and her best friend are abducted by a sadistic prison escapee and his violent crew.

Left for dead and nearly in shock after suffering unspeakable abuse at the hands of her captors, Mari realizes that her only hope for survival is to find her way back home.

Unfortunately for Mari, her attackers have unwittingly arrived at her parents’ home seeking shelter from the authorities.

There, Mari’s concerned parents John (Tony Goldwyn) and Emma (Monica Potter) realize to their horror just what grim fate has befallen their beloved daughter.

Suppressing their rage in order to lure the killers into a deadly trap, John and Emma quietly hatch a plan to make the three strangers suffer for their grisly transgressions.

Fact : A former humanities professor turned brand name fright-master, producer, writer, director Craven is clearly an intellectual artist trapped in a disreputable genre. He entered filmmaking as an editor and assistant producer to exploitation producer Sean Cunningham (who would later create Jason for the “Friday the 13th” movies) on several low-budget comedies and skin flicks before graduating to the position of writer-director with a modestly budgeted ($87,000), feature “Last House on the Left” (1972). Wes Craven also produced many blockbuster movies such as “Shocker” (1989), “Dracula 2000″ (2000), and “The Hills Have Eyes” (2006).

Note : Sara Paxton was a model. She was ranked #44 on interview magazines Hollywood faces to watch “future stars of tomorrow”. Her father is very distantly related to actor Bill Paxton.

Star(s) to watch : Sara Paxton (”Liar Liar”, “Superhero Movie”) as Mari Collingwood.

Director(s) : Dennis Iliadis.
Producer(s) : Wes Craven, Jonathan Craven, Marianne Maddalena, Sean Cunningham, & Cody Zwieg.
Genre : Suspense, Horror, Remake, Thriller.
Release date : March 13, 2009
Official website : http://www.thelasthouseontheleft.com/

WATCHMEN (2009)

2009-03-06T19:57:00.001+07:00

"Justice is coming to all of us. No matter what we do."

Set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society and the ‘Doomsday Clock’ - which charts the USA’s tension with the Soviet Union - is permanently set at five minutes to midnight.

When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed-up but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes.

As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion - a ragtag group of retired superheroes, only one of whom has true powers - Rorschach glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future.

Their mission is to watch over humanity … but who is watching the Watchmen?

Fact : “Watchmen” is a 2009 film adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ comic book limited series of the same name, directed by Zack Snyder. Set in 1985, the film follows a group of former vigilantes as war begins to break out between the United States and the Soviet Union. Like his previous film “300″, Snyder closely modeled his storyboards on the comic, but unlike “300″, he chose not to shoot all of “Watchmen” using chroma key.

Note : Zack Snyder took Frank Miller’s graphic novel “300″ and turned it into a visually stunning blockbuster. Now Snyder’s “Watchmen” is considered the best graphic novel ever written that goes into another much-anticipated movie. The story is set in an alternate 1985 where superheroes exist, Richard Nixon is still president, and tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union are at an all-time high. The vigilante Rorschach is investigating the murder of a former hero, the Comedian, and uncovers a plot to discredit and murder various heroes. Rorschach discovers a far wider-ranging conspiracy involving his colleagues’ past which could completely change the course of history.

Star(s) to watch : Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Edward Blake/The Comedian, Carla Gugino (”Sin City”, “The One”, “Night at the Museum”) as Sally Jupiter/Silk Spectre, & Malin Akerman (”Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle”, “The Heartbreak Kid”) as Laurie Juspeczyk/Silk Spectre II.
Director(s) : Zack Snyder.
Producer(s) : Deborah Snyder, Herb Gains, Lloyd Levin, Lawrence Gordon, & Eric Watson.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thriller, Crime, Gangster, Adaptation, Drama.
Release date : March 6, 2009
Official website : http://watchmenmovie.warnerbros.com/

ACE VENTURA Jr. (2009)

2009-03-03T00:46:00.001+07:00

"He's the burping, farting, snorting, spitting image of his dad."

Allrighty-then.
After his African adventure in “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls,” Ace returned to Florida, married girlfriend Melissa and became the doting father of a baby boy.
Never one to sit still, Ace’s curious nature took him on another remote case.
The goofball gumshoe was never to be seen or heard from again.
Single mom Melissa couldn’t fully put the past behind her.
Now a zookeeper, she and Ace Jr. have made a life carrying on without her husband.
Much to Melissa’s chagrin, however, 12-year-old Ace Jr. has begun to follow in his father’s comic footsteps.
He has recently become a pet detective for the 7th grade set, often trying to recover classmates’ missing pets, and always with big mishaps.
But when a master animal thief abducts a baby panda and his mom is wrongly arrested of the crime, Ace Jr. must jump into action.
Now, with the help of pals Laura and tech wizard A-Plus, young Ace must bring the thief to justice and do his inane and lovable dad’s memory justice.
“I will try to be normal”, 12-year-old Ace Ventura Jr. promises.
Thats cool, except whats normal for him is finding missing mutts, kidnapped kitties or gone gators and creating hilarious chaos every step of the way.
Like father, like son, its in his nature to be a pet defective detective!
And when a zoos baby panda is stolen and Aces mom is Suspect #1, our young hero sets out to clear the family name.
Its a new generation of family fun and goof-brained comedy panda-monium as Ace Ventura Jr. teams with adventurous girl-next-door Laura and nerdish gizmo-wiz A-Plus to chase down leads and laughs.
Ready for fun?
Allriiiighty-then.

Ace Jr. is on the case!

Star(s) to watch : Josh Flitter (”Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”) as Ace Ventura Jr., & Emma Lockhart (”Batman Begins”, “The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising”) as Laura

Director(s) : David M. Evans.
Producer(s) : Guy McElwaine, Wayne Morris, David C. Robinson, & James G. Robinson.
Fact : Also known as “Ace Ventura 3″ and “Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective”.

Note : After “ACE VENTURA” and its sequel, the adventures of the Ventura family continue with this comedy. Ace Ventura Sr. disappeared while he was on the case, but his pint-sized progeny takes over where his father left off. With the help of his friends, the 12-year-old detective searches for missing pets, but he gets his biggest case yet when a baby panda goes missing from the zoo.

Genre : Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery.

Release date : March 3, 2009

STREET FIGHTER: The Legend Of Chun Li (2009)

2009-02-27T23:59:00.001+07:00

“Her strength. Her fury. Her vengeance. Will become legend.”

Capcom’s “STREET FIGHTER” vaults back onto the screen with this film from director Andrzej Bartkowiak (”ROMEO MUST DIE”).

Fanboys can start drooling now over “SMALLVILLE”’s Kristin Kreuk in the role of high-kicking heroine Chun Li, while Neal McDonough, Chris Klein, Michael Clarke Duncan, and a number of impressive actors round out the rest of the cast.

Star(s) to watch : Kristin Kreuk (”EuroTrip”) as Chun-Li, Moon Bloodgood (”Eight Below”, “Pathfinder”) as Maya, Chris Klein (”American Pie”) as Nash, Neal McDonough (”The Hitcher”, “Darkman”, “Minority Report”) as M. Bison, & Michael Clarke Duncan (”Armageddon”, “Sin City”, “The Whole Nine Yards”, “The Green Mile”, “Daredevil”) as Balrog.

Fact : Kristin Kreuk’s father is Dutch and her mother is Chinese. She was voted #10 in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll (U.K. edition), #71 in FHM’s Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll (American edition), #24 in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women list in 2003, #67 on the Maxim magazine “Hot 100 of 2005″ list, #18 on askmen.com’s Top 99 Most Desirable Women in 2005, #28 in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005″ special supplement, #46 in FHM magazine’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006″ supplement, and #10 on Wizard magazine’s “Sexiest Women of TV” list (March 2008).

Note : Based on the popular video game franchise, female fighter Chun Li embarks on a quest for justice.Fox really hasn't done anything for this film just yet. At least the title character looks good and, surprisingly enough, this film does have a pretty strong cast. However, as Fox doesn't have the best track record for successfully adapting video games.

Director(s) : Andrzej Bartkowiak.
Producer(s) : Ashok Amritraj & Patrick Aiello.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adaptation, Thriller.
Release date : February 27, 2009
Official website : http://streetfightermovie.net/
Poster : http://www.movieposterdb.com

ECHELON CONSPIRACY (2009)

2009-02-27T19:07:00.002+07:00

“Even the truth can be killed.”

Mysterious cell phone messages promise a young American engineer untold wealth — then make him the target of a deadly international plot.

Dangerous security operatives chase the engineer across the globe, while a powerful government official pursues a mysterious agenda that threatens the stability of the entire world.

Star(s) to watch : Edward Burns (”A Sound of Thunder”, “One Missed Call”, “27 Dresses”) as John Reed, Shane West (”The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”, “Dracula 2000″) as Max Peterson, Martin Sheen (”Catch Me If You Can”, “The Departed”, “Hot Shots! Part Deux”, “Spawn”) as Raymond Burke, & Ving Rhames (”Con Air”, “Mission: Impossible”, “Entrapment”) as Agent Dave Grant.

Fact : Irish-American Edward Burns has the same birthday (January 29) as ex-girlfriend Heather Graham, but 2 years older.

Note : Ving Rhames’ big break came in 1994 when director Quentin Tarantino cast him as the merciless drug dealer Marsellus Wallace in the mega hit “Pulp Fiction” (1994). Not long after, director Brian De Palma cast Rhames alongside Tom Cruise as the ace computer hacker, Luther Stickell in “Mission: Impossible” (1996). With solid performances in both these highly popular productions, his face was now well known to moviegoers, and the work offers began rolling in more frequently.

Director(s) : Greg Marcks.
Producer(s) : Charles V. Bender, Stephen Bender, Alexander Leyviman, Navid McIlhargey, Steve Richards, Roee Sharon, & Jonathan Tzachor.
Genre : Action, Mystery, Thriller.
Release date : February 20, 2009, USA February 27, 2009 (limited), South Korea March 26, 2009
Official website : http://www.EchelonConspiracy.com/

FIRED UP (2009)

2009-02-17T08:44:00.004+07:00

“2 guys. 300 girls. Now there’s something to cheer about!”

Shawn Colfax (Nicholas D'Agosto) and Nick Brady (Eric Christian Olsen), the stars of the Gerald R. Ford High School football team, are dreading the prospect of another summer at football camp. After Nick hatches a scheme for the two to join their schools cheerleaders at cheer camp instead, they find themselves awash in a sea of gorgeous young women. The guys are having the time of their lives until Shawn falls for Carly (Sarah Roemer), the beautiful head cheerleader who is very suspicious of their motives. To win Carly over, the boys must come up with some surprising new moves to prove Shawns intentions before the all-important cheer competition finals.

Star(s) to watch : Nicholas D’Agosto as Shawn Colfax, & Eric Christian Olsen (”Cellular”, “Eagle Eye”, “Pearl Harbor”, “The Hot Chick”) as Nick Brady.

Fact : Written, produced, and directed by Will Gluck.

Director(s) : Will Gluck.
Producer(s) : Will Gluck, Peter Jaysen, Matt Gross, & Charles Weinstock.
Genre : Comedy, Teen.
Release date : February 20, 2009
Official website : http://www.FiredUp.com

THE INTERNATIONAL (2009)

2009-02-13T00:50:00.001+07:00

“They control your money. They control your government. They control your life. And everybody pays.”

In “The International”, an edge-of-your-seat action thriller, Interpol Agent Louis Salinger (Clive Owen) and Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman (Naomi Watts) are determined to bring to justice one of the world’s most powerful banks.

Uncovering illegal activities including money laundering, arms trading, and the destabilization of governments, Salinger and Whitman’s investigation takes them from Berlin to Milan to New York and to Istanbul.

Finding themselves in a high-stakes chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk as the bank will stop at nothing - even murder - to continue financing terror and war.

Star(s) to watch : Naomi Watts (”The Ring”, “King Kong”) as Eleanor Whitman, & Clive Owen (”Sin City”, “Shoot ‘Em Up”, “The Bourne Identity”, “The Rich Man’s Wife”, “Hostage”, “The Pink Panther”) as Louis Salinger.

Fact : “The International” is based on an original screenplay written by Eric Singer, with director Tom Tykwer helming the film.

Note : Hailed as “the Martin Scorsese of Asia,” John Woo was a legendary action director in the burgeoning Hong Kong film industry before emigrating to Hollywood to produce “The Big Hit” (1998), “Bulletproof Monk” (2003), and direct “Mission: Impossible 2″ (2000), “Face/Off” (1997), & “Broken Arrow” (1996).

Director(s) : Tom Tykwer.
Producer(s) : John Woo, Terence Chang, Jeffrey Lurie, Alan G. Glazer, Ryan Kavanaugh, Chuck Roven, Richard Suckle, & Lloyd Phillips.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller.
Release date : February 13, 2009
Official website : http://www.everybodypays.com/

FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009)

2009-02-13T00:38:00.001+07:00

"Welcome to Crystal Lake"

Returning to the story that started it all, this retelling of the original Friday the 13th heads back to summer camp where a mysterious killer is systematically slaughtering the teenage camp counselors.

Whitney (Amanda Righetti), Clay (Jared Padalecki), Mike (Nick Mennell), Jenna (Danielle Panabaker), Trent (Travis VanWinkle) and other young adults end up exploring the old Camp Crystal Lake (made famous by the original 1980 film).

Soon enough however their seemingly fun weekend turns into a nightmare when each one finds themselves hunted down by a machete weilding maniac known as Jason Voorhees (Derek Mears).

Star(s) to watch : Jared Padalecki (”House of Wax”) as Clay.

Director(s) : Marcus Nispel.

Producer(s) : Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, & Sean Cunningham.

Fact : Producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form are responsible for the remakes of some classic horror films - “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” “The Amityville Horror,” “The Hitcher” - and now they’re bringing back to life another franchise: “Friday the 13th”.

Note : Jared Padalecki is used to dealing with supernatural beasts and otherworldly creatures on a weekly basis on the TV series “Supernatural,” but he has to face off against a real psycho - Jason Voorhees (played by Derek Mears) - in “Friday the 13th”.

Tagline : “Welcome to Crystal Lake”
Genre : Suspense, Horror, Remake.
Release date : February 13, 2009
Official website : http://www.fridaythe13thmovie.com/

CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC (2009)

2009-02-13T00:26:00.001+07:00

“All she ever wanted was a little credit …”

Rebecca Bloomwood is a sweet and charming New York City girl who has a tiny, little problem that is rapidly turning into a big problem: she’s hopelessly addicted to shopping and drowning in a sea of debt.

While Rebecca has dreams of working for a top fashion magazine, she can’t quite get her foot in the door — that is, until she snags a job as an advice columnist for a new financial magazine published by the same company.

Overnight, her column becomes hugely popular, turning her into an overnight celebrity, but when her compulsive shopping and growing debt issues threaten to destroy her love life and derail her career, she struggles to keep it all from spiraling out of control — and is ultimately forced to reevaluate what’s really important in life.

Note : Jerry Bruckheimer was the man behind this movie, which was also known as “The Secret Dream World of a Shopahol

Star(s) to watch : Isla Fisher (”Wedding Crashers”) as Rebecca Bloomwood.
Director(s) : P.J. Hogan.
Producer(s) : Jerry Bruckheimer, Mike Stenson, & Chad Oman.
Fact : Based on source material from novel “The Secret Dream World of a Shopaholic” by Sophie Kinsella.
Genre : Comedy, Drama, Romance, Adaptation.
Release date : February 13, 2009
Official website : http://confessionsofashopaholic.movies.go.com/
Poster : http://www.impawards.com

CORALINE (2009)

2009-02-06T23:57:00.001+07:00

“Be careful what you wish for.”

A high-definition stop-motion animated feature – the first to be originally filmed in 3-D – based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling book.

Coraline Jones (Dakota Fanning) is bored in her new home until she finds a secret door and discovers an alternate version of her life on the other side.

On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life and the people in it – only much better.

But when this seemingly perfect world turns dangerous, and her other parents (including her Other Mother voiced by Teri Hatcher) try to trap her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to escape this increasingly perilous world – and save her family.

Fact : Based on source material from the Hugo Award-winning international best-selling novel “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman, this movie features the voices of Dakota Fanning (as the voice of Coraline), Teri Hatcher (as the voice of Coraline’s Mother/Other Mother), & Ian McShane (as the voice of Mr. Bobinski).

Note : Dakota Fanning has two movies scheduled to be released in exactly the same day (February 6, 2009). The other movie is one of 2009’s blockbuster movies “Push”.

Director(s) : Henry Selick.
Producer(s) : Bill Mechanic, Mary Sandell, & Claire Jennings.
Genre : Kids, Family, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Animation, Adaptation.
Release date : February 6, 2009
Official website : http://coraline.com/

FANBOYS

2009-02-06T09:12:00.001+07:00

"Coming soon to our galaxy"

It’s the Halloween party they’ve all been waiting for, to have fun with friends and hang out with fellow Star Wars fans and partners in crime.

However, events take a turn when one of their bunch who long ago outgrew his old gang and took on adult responsibilities is suddenly in their midst again.

Reconnecting is not easy.

But soon, Eric, Windows, Hutch and Zoe realize that Linus will not live long enough to experience what’s been on their minds for ages: The long-awaited theatrical release of Star Wars - Episode I, which is still several months away.

Linus once again suggests to his friends what he’s been scheming since fifth grade: Breaking into Skywalker Ranch, this time to steal a print of the movie.

Crazy, right?

But it might be the only way for Linus to see the movie before he dies.

So as insane as it sounds, they take Hutch’s van and embark on a mission to drive across half the country to the Ranch.

Four extreme “Star Wars” fans and childhood friends drive across America to Skywalker Ranch in order to sneak a peak at the yet unreleased “Episode 1: Phantom Menace” as one last hoorah for their dying friend.

Star(s) to watch : Kristen Bell (”Forgetting Sarah Marshall”, “Pulse”) as Zoe, Jaime King (”Sin City”, “Pearl Harbor”, “Bulletproof Monk”) as Amber, & Pell James (”Zodiac”) as Crystal.

Fact : Produced by Kevin Spacey, a chameleonic actor equally at home on stage or in film, either as a hero or a villain, who produced one of must-see movies of 2008 : “21″.

Note : A great comedy for all Star Wars fans.

Director(s) : Kyle Newman.
Producer(s) : Kevin Spacey, Kevin Mann, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Dana Brunetti, Matthew Perniciaro, & Evan Astrowsky.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Crime, Gangster.
Release date : February 6, 2009
Official website : http://www.myspace.com/fanboysfilm

HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU (2009)

2009-02-06T02:18:00.001+07:00

“If he’s not calling you … if he’s not marrying you … if he’s not sleeping with you … he may just not be into you.”

An all-star ensemble cast including Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connelly, Bradley Cooper, Drew Barrymore, Ginnifer Goodwin, Scarlett Johansson and Justin Long headline the romantic comedy “He’s Just Not That Into You.”

The film is based on the bestselling book of the same name, which was written by former “Sex and the City” writers Greg Behrendt and Liz Tucillo, and is about modern day relationships and how men and women often misconstrue the intentions of the opposite sex.

A hard-line advice guy falls for a woman who seeks him out because she can’t figure out the men in her life.

Fact : Based on source material from best-selling book: “He’s Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys” by Greg Behrendt & Liz Tuccillo.

Note : Also known as “Just Not That Into You”.

Star(s) to watch : Bradley Cooper (”Yes Man”, “The Midnight Meat Train”, “Wedding Crashers”) as Ben, Ben Affleck (”Armageddon”, “Smokin’ Aces”, “Reindeer Games”, “Pearl Harbor”, “The Sum of All Fears”, “Daredevil”) as Neil, Justin Long (”Live Free or Die Hard”, “Jeepers Creepers”, “Herbie Fully Loaded”) as Alex, Jennifer Connelly (”The Day the Earth Stood Still”, “Hulk”) as Janine, Scarlett Johansson (”Eight Legged Freaks”, “The Island”, “The Spirit”) as Anna, Drew Barrymore (”Scream”, “Batman Forever”, “Charlie’s Angels”) as Mary, & Jennifer Aniston (”Bruce Almighty”) as Beth.

Director(s) : Ken Kwapis.
Producer(s) : Drew Barrymore & Nancy Juvonen.
Genre : Comedy, Adaptation.
Release date : February 6, 2009
Official website : http://www.hesjustnotthatintoyoumovie.com/

PUSH (2009)

2009-02-06T00:46:00.001+07:00

“One push can change everything.”

The Division, a shadowy government agency, is genetically transforming citizens into an army of psychic warriors—and brutally disposing of those unwilling to participate.

Nick Gant (Chris Evans), a second-generation telekinetic or “mover,” has been in hiding since the Division murdered his father more than a decade earlier.

He has found sanctuary in densely populated Hong Kong—the last safe place on earth for fugitive psychics like him—but only if he can keep his gift a secret.

Nick is forced out of hiding when Cassie Holmes (Dakota Fanning), a 13-year-old clairvoyant or “watcher,” seeks his help in finding Kira, (Camilla Belle), an escaped “pusher” who may hold the key to ending the Division’s program.

Pushers possess the most dangerous of all psychic powers: the ability to influence others’ actions by implanting thoughts in their minds.

But Cassie’s presence soon attracts the attention of the Division’s human bloodhounds, forcing Nick and Cassie to flee for their lives.

With the help of a team of rogue psychics, the unlikely duo traverses the seedy underbelly of the city, trying to stay one step ahead of the authorities as they search for Kira.

But they find themselves square in the crosshairs of Division Agent Henry Carver (Djimon Hounsou), a pusher who will stop at nothing to keep them from achieving their goal.

Star(s) to watch : Camilla Belle (”When a Stranger Calls”, “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”, “The Patriot”, “The Quiet”, “10,000 BC”) as Kira Hudson, Chris Evans (”Fantastic Four”, “Cellular”, “Street Kings”) as Nick Gant, Dakota Fanning (”War of the Worlds”, “Man on Fire”, “Trapped”) as Cassie Holmes, & Djimon Hounsou (”Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life”, “Never Back Down”, “Deep Rising”, “Stargate”, “Eragon”, “Gladiator”) as Agent Henry Carver.

Fact : Written and produced by David Bourla. Paul McGuigan, the director of “Lucky Number Slevin” (2006) and “Wicker Park” (2004) directed this blockbuster movie.

Note : Oscillating between high tension and high camp projects, exotic young actress and aspiring classical pianist Camilla Belle became one of Hollywood’s new “It” girls after surviving a brutal killer in “When a Stranger Calls” (2006).

Director(s) : Paul McGuigan.
Producer(s) : David Bourla, Gretchen Somerfeld, Kerry Rock, William Vince, Michael C. Ohoven, Bruce Davey, & Kyle Mann.
Genre : Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thriller.
Release date : February 6, 2009
Official website : http://www.push-themovie.com/

THE PINK PANTHER (2009)

2009-02-06T00:23:00.002+07:00

"Inspect The Unexpected"

Hollywood funnyman Steve Martin returns to the role in this high-concept sequel to the 2006 comedy hit “The Pink Panther”.

The world’s most valuable treasures are being stolen.

The legendary Pink Panther Diamond is the latest to disappear, and Chief Inspector Dreyfus is assembling a team of international experts and detectives to track down the thief and recover the missing artifacts.

The latest addition to the crack team is Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the awkward French detective who always seems to get his man.

Inspector Jacques Clouseau teams up with a squad of International detectives who are just as bumbling as he is.

Their mission: Stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing historical artifacts.

Star(s) to watch : Emma Bunton as Mylie Baxter, Steve Martin (”Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, “Looney Tunes: Back in Action”) as Inspector Jacques Clouseau, Jean Reno (”Godzilla”, “Mission: Impossible”, “The Da Vinci Code”) as Ponton, John Cleese (”The Day the Earth Stood Still”, “Die Another Day”, “The World Is Not Enough”, “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle”) as Chief Inspector Dreyfus, Alfred Molina (”Spider-Man 2″, “Species”, “Identity”, “Maverick”) as Pepperidge, & Andy Garcia (”Smokin’ Aces”, “Ocean’s Eleven”, “Twisted”) Vicenzo.

Fact : Written by Steve Martin.

Note : Shawn Levy is a filmmaker of youthful vigor and a penchant for lightweight family-friendly comedies, who produced “Night at the Museum” (2006).

Director(s) : Harald Zwart.
Producer(s) : Shawn Levy, Ira Shuman, & Robert Simonds.
Genre : Comedy, Thriller, Sequel, Mystery.
Release date : February 6, 2009
Official website : http://www.sonypictures.com

THE UNINVITED (2009)

2009-01-26T00:49:00.006+07:00

“Fear moves in”

“The Uninvited” revolves around Anna (Emily Browning), who returns home after spending time in the hospital following the tragic death of her mother.

Her recovery suffers a setback when she discovers her father (David Strathairn) has become engaged to her mother’s former nurse, Rachel (Elizabeth Banks).

That night, Anna is visited by her mother’s ghost, who warns her of Rachel’s intentions.

Together, Anna and her sister (Arielle Kebbel) try to convince their father that his current fiancée is not who she pretends to be, and what should have been a happy family reunion becomes a lethal battle of wills between stepdaughters and stepmother.

Fact : “The Uninvited” is based on Kim Jee-Woon’s 2003 Korean horror film : “Changhwa Hongryon”.

Producer(s) : Ivan Reitman, Michael Grillo, Tom Pollock, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, & Riyoko Tanaka.
Star(s) to watch : Elizabeth Banks (”Spider-Man”, “Catch Me If You Can”, “The 40 Year Old Virgin”) as Rachel.
Director(s) : Thomas Guard & Charles Guard.
Note : Also known as “A Tale of Two Sisters”.
Genre : Suspense, Horror, Remake, Drama, Thriller.
Release date : January 30, 2009
Official website : http://www.uninvitedmovie.com

UNDERWORLD: Rise Of The Lycans (2009)

2009-01-23T13:20:00.009+07:00

"Every war has a beginning."

The third film of the Underworld franchise delves into the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires, known as Death Dealers, and the barbaric Lycans (werewolves).

A young Lycan, Lucian (Michael Sheen), emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has persecuted them for hundreds of years.

Lucian is joined by his secret lover, the beautiful vampire Sonja (Rhona Mitra), in his battle to free the Lycans from enslavement.

Fact : A lifelong comic book fan, Len Wiseman built a career that can only be described as every geek’s dream come true – coming seemingly out of nowhere to co-create and direct a highly successful film franchise that pitted – joy of joys! – vampires against werewolves.

Note : Bill Nighy returns in the role of Viktor, the lead vampire of the “Underworld” movie series, in “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.” Nighy, a vampire fan, never dreamed he’d be stepping back into the character for a third time, but he’s happy to be back playing Viktor in this prequel to the “Underworld” films.

Star(s) to watch : Rhona Mitra (”Shooter”, “Hollow Man”, “Highwaymen”) as Sonja, Michael Sheen (”Kingdom of Heaven”) as Lucian, & Bill Nighy (”Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Shaun of the Dead”, “Hot Fuzz”, “Valkyrie”) as Viktor.

Director(s) : Patrick Tatopoulos.
Producer(s) : Len Wiseman, Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, & Skip Williamson.
Genre : Romance, Suspense, Horror, Thriller, Sequel, Action, Fantasy.
Release date : January 23, 2009
Official website : http://www.entertheunderworld.com

INKHEART (2008)

2009-01-23T00:16:00.005+07:00

“Every story ever written is just waiting to become real.”

Brendan Fraser stars as Mo Folchart, a father who possesses a secret ability to bring characters from books to life when he reads them aloud.

But when Mo accidentally brings a power-hungry villain from a rare children’s fable to life, the villain kidnaps Mo’s daughter and demands Mo bring other evil fictional characters to life.

In an attempt to rescue his daughter, Mo assembles a disparate group of friends - both real and magic - and embarks on a journey to save her and set things right.

Fact : Toby Emmerich is the head of production at New Line Cinema, who produced many blockbuster movies such as “Frequency” (2000), “Blade II” (2002), “Austin Powers in Goldmember” (2002), “Highwaymen” (2004), “Cellular” (2004), “After the Sunset” (2004), “Snakes on a Plane” (2006), “The Golden Compass” (2007), & “Shoot ‘Em Up” (2007).

Note : Based on source material from novel : “Inkheart” by Cornelia Funke.

Star(s) to watch : Brendan Fraser (”Journey to the Center of the Earth”, “George of the Jungle”, “The Mummy”, “Looney Tunes: Back in Action”) as Mo ‘Silvertongue’ Folchart, & Andy Serkis (”The Lord of the Rings”, “King Kong”) as Capricorn.
Director(s) : Iain Softley.
Producer(s) : Toby Emmerich, Diana Pokorny, Mark Ordesky, Cornelia Funke, Diana Pokorny, & Barry Cunningham.
Genre : Kids, Family, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adaptation, Adventure.
Release date : January 23, 2009
Official website : http://www.inkheartmovie.com/

Paul Blart: MALL CCOP (2009)

2009-01-18T21:00:00.008+07:00

"Safety never takes a holiday"

A single, suburban dad tries to make ends meet as a security officer at a New Jersey mall.

It’s a job he takes very seriously, though no one else does.

When Santa’s helpers at the mall stage a coup, shutting down the megaplex and taking hostages (Paul’s daughter and sweetheart among them), Jersey’s most formidable mall cop will have to become a real cop to save the day.

Note : Brooklyn-born Adam Sandler is a genial, laid-back stand-up comic and graduate of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live”, who produced “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” (1999), “Little Nicky” (2000), “The Animal” (2001), “The Hot Chick” (2002), “Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo” (2005), “Click” (2006), and “You Don’t Mess With the Zohan” (2008).

Fact : Written by Kevin James.
Star(s) to watch : Kevin James (”Hitch”, “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan”) as Paul Blart.
Director(s) : Steve Carr.
Producer(s) : Kevin James, Adam Sandler, Jeff Sussman, Todd Garner, Jack Giarraputo, & Barry Bernardi.
Genre : Comedy, Crime.
Release date : January 16, 2009
Rating : Coming soon.
Official website : http://www.paulblartmallcop.com/

HOTEL FOR DOGS (2009)

2009-01-16T17:48:00.002+07:00

“No stray gets turned away”

When their new guardians forbid 16-year old Andi and her younger brother, Bruce to have a pet, Andi has to use her quick wit to help find a new home for their dog, Friday.

The resourceful kids stumble upon an abandoned hotel and using Bruce’s talents as a mechanical genius, transform it into a magical dog-paradise for Friday — and eventually for all Friday’s friends.

When barking dogs make the neighbors suspicious, Andi and Bruce use every invention they have to avoid anyone discovering “who let the dogs in.”

Star(s) to watch : Emma Roberts as Andi, & Don Cheadle (”Swordfish”, “After the Sunset”, “Ocean’s Eleven”, “Volcano”) as Bernie.

Fact : Ivan Reitman is one of the box-office powerhouse filmmaker who produced “Space Jam” (1996), “Disturbia” (2007), “Beethoven” (1992), and “Evolution” (2001).

Note : Don Cheadle is surprising everyone when he replaces Terrence Howard’s role for “Iron Man 2″ (2010) and “The Avengers” (2011).

Director(s) : Thor Freudenthal.
Producer(s) : Ivan Reitman, Tom Pollock, Lauren Shuler Donner, Ewan Leslie, & Jon Gordon.
Genre : Comedy, Kids, Family, Adaptation.
Release date : January 16, 2009
Official website : http://www.hotelfordogsmovie.com

THE UNBORN (2009)

2009-01-09T17:14:00.001+07:00

“He wants to be born now.”

Plot Summary: Casey Bell (Odette Yustman) hated her mother for leaving her as a child. But when inexplicable things start to happen, Casey begins to understand why she left. Plagued by merciless dreams and a tortured ghost that haunts her waking hours, she must turn to the only spirtual advisor, Sendak (Gary Oldman), who can make it stop.

With Sendak's help, Casey uncovers the source of a family curse dating back to Nazi Germany—a creature with the ability to inhabit anyone or anything that is getting stronger with each possession. With the curse unleashed, her only chance at survival is to shut a doorway from beyond our world that has been pried open by someone who was never born.
Star(s) to watch : Odette Yustman (”Transformers”, “Cloverfield”) as Casey Beldon, Carla Gugino (”Sin City”, “The One”, “Night at the Museum”) as Janet Beldon, Cam Gigandet (”Never Back Down”, “Twilight”) as Mark Hardigan, Gary Oldman (”The Dark Knight”, “Interstate 60″, “Air Force One”, “True Romance”, “Hannibal”) as Rabbi Sendak, & James Remar (”The Girl Next Door”, “2 Fast 2 Furious”, “What Lies Beneath”) as Gordon Beldon.

Fact : Michael Bay is a Southern California native aspiring filmmaker, who produced many blockbuster movies such as “Transformers” (2007), “Armageddon” (1998), “Pearl Harbor” (2001), “The Hitcher” (2007), & “The Island” (2005).

Note : Writer/director David S. Goyer is a master of the dark, brooding brand of off-kilter sci-fi that defined the 1990s before spilling over into the new millennium with such efforts as “Blade II” (2002). After directing “Blade: Trinity” in 2004, his upcoming directorial blockbuster project is “X-Men Origins: Magneto”.

Release date : January 9, 2009

Director(s) : David S. Goyer.
Producer(s) : Michael Bay, Jessika Borsiczky Goyer, Andrew Form, & Brad Fuller.
Genre : Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Suspense, Horror, Thriller.
Official website : http://www.theunbornmovie.net

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GRAN TORINO (2008)

2009-01-09T02:42:00.002+07:00

Walt Kowalski is a widower, grumpy, tough-minded, borderline-hateful, unhappy old man who can’t get along with either his kids or his neighbors, a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1973 Gran Torino he keeps in cherry condition.

When his neighbor Tao, a young Hmong teenager, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth.

Drawn against his will into the life of Tao’s family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them form the gangs that foul their neighborhood.

Fact : Directed by Clint Eastwood, former number-one box-office star in the world who directed “Unforgiven” (1992), “Blood Work” (2002), “Space Cowboys” (2000), and “The Changeling” (2008).

Note : Clint Eastwood stars in the drama Gran Torino, marking his first film role since his Oscar-winning Million Dollar Baby. Eastwood also directs the film in which he plays Walt Kowalski, an iron-willed veteran living in a changing world, who is forced by his immigrant neighbors to confront his own long-held prejudices.
Star(s) to watch : Clint Eastwood (”Dirty Harry”, “Unforgiven”, “Blood Work”, “Space Cowboys”) as Walt Kowalski.

Genre : Drama, Action, Thriller.
Release date : January 09, 2009
Official website : http://www.thegrantorino.com/

SEVEN POUNDS (2008)

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"Seven Names. Seven Strangers. One Secret."

Ben (Will Smith) is an IRS agent who is deeply depressed after the death of his wife, and guilt-ridden for mistakes from his past.

He decides to kill himself, but to also help seven struggling individuals before doing so.

When he meets Emily (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful woman with a heart condition, he falls in love with her, complicating his plans of suicide.

Woody Harrelson also appears as a blind pianist who befriends Ben.

Star(s) to watch : Will Smith (”Independence Day”, “Enemy of the State”, “Men in Black”, “Bad Boys”, “Hancock”) as Ben Thomas, Woody Harrelson (”After the Sunset”, “Money Train”, “No Country for Old Men”) as Ezra Turner, & Barry Pepper (”The Green Mile”, “Unknown”) as Dan.

Note : Academy Award® nominee Will Smith reunites with the directors and producers of “The Pursuit of Happyness” for the emotional drama “Seven Pounds.” In the film, Smith plays Ben Thomas, an IRS agent with a fateful secret who embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

Fact : Produced by Will Smith, who also produced “Hancock” (2008), “Lakeview Terrace” (2008), “The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006), & “Hitch” (2005).
Genre : Drama, Romance.
Release date : December 19, 2008
Official website : http://www.sevenpounds.com/

THE SPIRIT (2008)

2008-12-09T01:00:00.006+07:00

"My city screams. She is my lover. And I am her spirit."

The story of a former rookie cop who returns mysteriously from the dead as the Spirit to fight crime from the shadows of Central City.

His arch-enemy, the Octopus has a different mission: he’s going to wipe out Spirit’s beloved city as he pursues his own version of immortality.

The Spirit tracks this cold-hearted killer from Central City’s rundown warehouses, to the damp catacombs, to the windswept waterfront … all the while facing a bevy of beautiful women who either want to seduce, love or kill our masked crusader.

Surrounding him at every turn are Ellen Dolan, the whip-smart girl-next-door; Silken Floss, a punk secretary and frigid vixen; Plaster of Paris, a murderous French nightclub dancer; Lorelei, a phantom siren; and Morgenstern, a sexy young cop.

Then of course, there’s Sand Saref, the jewel thief with dangerous curves.

She’s the love of his life turned bad.

Will he save her or will she kill him?

Star(s) to watch : Eva Mendes (”Once Upon a Time in Mexico”, “2 Fast 2 Furious”, “Urban Legends: Final Cut”, “Exit Wounds”, “Ghost Rider”) as Sand Saref, Jaime King (”Pearl Harbor”, “Bulletproof Monk”) as Lorelei, Scarlett Johansson (”Eight Legged Freaks”, “The Island”) as Silken Floss, Gabriel Macht (”Behind Enemy Lines”) as Denny Colt/The Spirit, & Samuel L. Jackson (”Star Wars”, “Jurassic Park”, “xXx”, “The Negotiator”, “Jumper”, “Die Hard With A Vengeance”, “Deep Blue Sea”, “Snakes on a Plane”, “Kill Bill”, “Unbreakable”) as Octopus.

Fact : Also known as “Will Eisner’s The Spirit”, “The Spirit” marks the first time writer Frank Miller steps behind the camera as a director on his own (he co-directed “Sin City”).

Note : Adapted from the Will Eisner’s graphic novels, “The Spirit” tells the story of a man who fakes his own death and fights crime from the shadows of Central City. This movie was written and directed by Frank Miller, one of the greatest innovators in the comic book field, who produced “300″ (2007) and directed “Sin City” (2005).

Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thriller, Crime, Gangster, Adaptation.
Release date : December 25, 2008
Official website : http://www.mycityscreams.com

BEDTIME STORIES (2008)

2008-12-09T00:21:00.006+07:00

"What if the stories you told came to life?"

Hotel handyman Skeeter Bronson’s life is changed forever when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to mysteriously come true.

He attempts to take advantage of the phenomenon, incorporating his own aspirations into one outlandish tale after another, but it’s the kids’ unexpected contributions that turn Skeeter’s life upside down.

Star(s) to watch : Courteney Cox (”Ace Ventura: Pet Detective”, “Scream”, “Zoom”) as Wendy, Keri Russell (”Mission: Impossible III”, “Honey, I Blew Up the Kid”) as Jill, Lucy Lawless (”Spider-Man”, “Eurotrip”, “The Boogeyman”) as Aspen, Russell Brand (”Forgetting Sarah Marshall”) as Mickey, & Adam Sandler (”Click”, “You Don’t Mess With the Zohan”, “The Animal”, “Little Nicky”, “Mr. Deeds”) as Skeeter Bronson.

Genre : Comedy, Kids, Family.
Release date : December 25, 2008
Fact : Produced and directed by Adam Shankman.
Note : Co-produced by Adam Sandler.
Official website : http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/bedtimestories/

MARLEY AND ME (2008)

2008-12-03T08:34:00.007+07:00

“Life and love with the world’s worst dog”

An ambitious young reporter, John Grogan, and his wife, Jenny, also a reporter, move to a Florida, buy a house and adopt a Labrador puppy they name Marley.

Marley quickly becomes a rollicking force of nature in their lives.

Star(s) to watch : Owen Wilson (”Armageddon”, “Anaconda”, “Night at the Museum”) as John Grogan, Haley Bennett (”The Haunting of Molly Hartley”) as Lisa, & Jennifer Aniston (”Bruce Almighty”) as Jennifer Grogan.

Genre : Comedy, Adaptation.
Release date : December 25, 2008
Fact : Based on source material from book “Marley & Me” by John Grogan.
Rating : Coming soon.

Official website : http://marleyandmemovie.com/

VALKYRIE (2008)

2008-12-03T07:50:00.008+07:00

“Many saw evil. They dared to stop it.”

In a country in the grips of evil, in a police state where every move is being watched, in a world where justice and honor have been subverted, a group of men hidden inside the highest reaches of power decide to take action.

Based on the true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and the daring and ingenious plot to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known.

A proud military man, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg is a loyal officer who serves his country all the while hoping that someone will find a way to stop Hitler before Europe and Germany are destroyed.

Realizing that time is running out, he decides that he must take action himself and joins the German resistance.

Armed with a cunning strategy to use Hitler’s own emergency plan - known as Operation Valkyrie - these men plot to assassinate the dictator and overthrow his Nazi government from the inside.

With everything in place, with the future of the world, the fate of millions and the lives of his wife and children hanging in the balance, von Stauffenberg is thrust from being one of many who oppose Hitler to the one who must kill Hitler himself.

Star(s) to watch : Tom Cruise (”Mission: Impossible”, “War of the Worlds”, “Minority Report”, “Top Gun”, “Rain Man”) as Col. Claus von Stauffenberg, Tom Wilkinson (”The Patriot”, “Batman Begins”, “RocknRolla”) as Friedrich Fromm, & Bill Nighy (”Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Underworld”, “Shaun of the Dead”) as Friedrich Olbricht.

Genre : Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, War.

Release date : December 25, 2008

Fact : Based on actual events, thriller depicts an attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler at the height of World War II. This movie was directed by Bryan Singer, the director of “X-Men” (2000), “X2: X-Men United” (2003), “Superman Returns” (2006), and “The Usual Suspects” (1995).

Note : Also known as “Rubicon”, this movie was produced by Tom Cruise.

Official website : http://valkyrie.unitedartists.com

YES MAN (2008)

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"One word can change everything"

Jim Carrey stars as Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere—the operative word being "no"—until he signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything...and anything. Unleashing the power of "YES" begins to transform Carl's life in amazing and unexpected ways, getting him promoted at work and opening the door to a new romance. But his willingness to embrace every opportunity might just become too much of a good thing.
A guy challenges himself to say "yes" to everything for an entire year.

Release date: Friday, December 19, 2008

Cast Ad Crew:
Starring: * Jim Carrey
* Zooey Deschanel
* Danny Masterson
* Molly Sims
* John Michael Higgins

Directed by:Peyton Reed
Genres:Drama Comedy
Distributor:Warner Bros.

QUANTUM OF SOLACE-007 (2008)

2008-12-01T15:04:00.004+07:00

"You don't have to worry about me"

The twenty - second film in the franchise of 007 and the second with Daniel Craig as James Bond. Betrayal by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his last mission personnel. In keeping with its desire to discover the truth, Bond and M (Judi Dench) interrogate Mr. White (Jesper Christensen), which reveals that the organization Vesper blackmail is much more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.

Forensic links an MI6 intelligence traitor to a bank account in Haiti, where a case of mistaken identity Bond introduces the beautiful but feisty Camille (Olga Kurylenko), a woman who has her own revenge. Camille Bond leads directly to Sunday Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless businessman and major force within the mysterious organization.

In a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South Americas, Bond discovers that Greene, conspiring to take full control of one of the world’s most important natural resources, is forging an agreement with the exiled General Medrano (Joaquin Cosio ). Using its partners in organizing and manipulating his powerful contacts within the CIA and the British government, Greene promises to overthrow the existing regime in a country of americas America, giving it overall control of the country in exchange for a piece seemingly barren of land.

In a minefield of treason, murder and deceit, Bond allies with old friends in a battle to uncover the truth. As he gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, terrorists and even M, to unravel Greene sinister plan and end their organization.

Release date : November 7, 2008

Production : Sony Pictures
Genres : Action, Thriller, Adventure
Cast : Daniel Craig, Mathieu Amalric, Olga Kurylenko, Jeffrey Wright
Director : Marc Forster
Writer : Paul Haggis, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade
Official website : http://www.007.com/

BOLT (2008)

2008-12-01T12:02:00.013+07:00

"A hero is unleashed 2008"

Bolt tells the story an American White Shepherd, Bolt(John Travolta) who plays a heroic dog in a hit TV show and has some trouble recognizing that he doesn't even have superpowers. This becomes something of a hindrance when he's accidentally shipped to New York, Bolt embarks on a cross-country quest, convinced that his person, Penny (Cyrus), remains in the clutches of evil back on that Hollywood soundstage.. From there he has to make his way home with the help of a manky old cat and an overweight hamster in a plastic ball.
At the end of the of the story he realizes that the true power of a dog doesn't lies in some sort of "super power" thing. However, it lies on his loyalty to the owner he loves.

Cast and Crew
Opens: November 21, 2008
Editor: Tim Mertens
Casting director: Jen Rudin
Unit Prod. Manager: Jason Hintz
Associate producer: Makul Wigert
Producer: Clark Spencer
Screen Writer: Christopher Sanders
Actor: John Travolta, Thomas Haden Church, Mario Cantone
Director: Christopher Sanders

AUSTRALIA (2008)

2008-12-01T11:29:00.004+07:00

“Australia” is an epic and romantic action adventure, set in that country on the explosive brink of World War II. In it, an English aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) comes to the distant continent, where he meets a rough-hewn local (Hugh Jackman) and reluctantly agreed to join forces with him to save the land they inherited.

Together, they embark on a journey through the transformation of hundreds of miles around the world more beautiful yet unforgiving terrain, only still face the bombing of the city of Darwin by Japanese forces that attacked Pearl Harbor. With his new film, Luhrmann is painting on a large canvas, creating a cinematic experience that brings together romance, drama, adventure and entertainment.

Release date : November 26, 2008
Production : 20th Century Fox
Genres : Romance, Drama
Cast : Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Bruce Spence, Bryan Brown
Director : Baz Luhrmann
Writer : Baz Luhrmann, Stuart Beattie

Official website : http://www.australiamovie.com/

Worldwide Release Dates :
26 November 2008: Australia, UK
11 December 2008: Hungary
17 December 2008: Belgium
18 December 2008: Netherlands
24 December 2008: Egypt, France
25 December 2008: Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden
26 December 2008: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Spain
1 January 2009: Argentina, Russia
16 January 2009: Italy
2 February 2009: Japan

FOUR CHRISTMASES (2008)

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“His father, her mother, his mother and her father all in one day.”

When luxury, happily unmarried San Francisco couple Kate and Brad are in digitalsole by fog on the morning of Christmas, their vacation plans alien morph into the family-centered holiday that had, until now, happily avoided. Outside the obligation can not escape-and-trudge that no one, not two, but four-choked on holidays, increasingly mortified to find the fears raised children, adolescents reopened the wounds … and its very uncertain future together.

As Brad account for the hours when he can get away from their fathers, stepfathers, brothers and an assortment of nieces and nephews, Kate is beginning to hear the ticking of a different type of clock. And at the end of the day, is beginning to wonder if their families crazy choices are not so crazy after all.

Release date : November 26, 2008

Production : New Line Cinema
Genres : Comedy, Romance
Cast : Reese Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn, Robert Duvall, Mary Steenburgen
Director : Seth Gordon
Writer : Matt R. Allen, Caleb Wilson, Jon Lucas, Scott Moore

Official website : http://www.fourchristmasesmovie.com/

Worldwide Release Dates :
4 December 2008: Australia, Russia
11 December 2008: Argentina
24 December 2008: France

TWILIGHT (2008)

2008-12-01T00:36:00.007+07:00

When you can live forever what do you live for?

“Twilight” is an action-packed, modern love story between a vampire and a human. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) has always been a bit different, never on the proper care in fashion with the girls in his high school Phoenix. When her mother remarried and sent Bella to live with her father in the rainy town of Forks, Washington, which did not expect much of anything in return.

Then known to the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a child of any difference who never met. Smart and funny, you see directly into his soul. Soon, Bella and Edward are swept into a passionate and decidedly unorthodox romance.

Edward can run faster than a mountain lion, you can stop a moving vehicle with his own hands - and it has not aged since 1918. Like all vampires, is immortal. But he does not have fangs, and not drinking human blood, Edward and his family are unique among vampires in their choice of lifestyle.

To Edward, Bella is that thing that has waited 90 years for - a soul mate. However, the closer to get, the more Edward must struggle to resist the pull of his scent, you could send in an uncontrollable frenzy. But what Edward and Bella do when James (Cam Gigandet), Laurent (Edi Gathegi) and Victoria (Rachelle Lefevre), the Cullens’ mortal vampire enemies, come to town, looking for her? Based on the book by Stephenie Meyer.

Release date : November 21, 2008

Production : Summit Entertainment
Genres : Romance, Supernatural
Cast : Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Elizabeth Reaser
Director : Catherine Hardwicke
Writer : Melissa Rosenberg
Official website : http://www.twilightthemovie.com/

Worldwide Release Dates :
12 December 2009: South Korea
19 December 2009: Italy
25 December 2009: Argentina
8 January 2009: Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines
9 January 2009: Australia, UK
22 January 2009: Germany
13 February 2009: Finland, Norway
6 March 2009: Sweden
20 March 2009: Venezuela