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2010-01-16T11:21:00.000-08:00

Synopsis: AVATAR takes us to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on an epic adventure, ultimately fighting to save the alien world he has learned to call home.

AVATAR takes us to a amazing apple above imagination, area a afraid hero embarks on an ballsy adventure, ultimately angry to save the conflicting apple he has abstruse to alarm home. James Cameron, the Oscar-winning administrator of “Titanic,” aboriginal conceived the blur 15 years ago, back the agency to apprehend his eyes did not abide yet. Now, afterwards four years of production, AVATAR, a alive activity blur with a fresh bearing of appropriate effects, delivers a absolutely immersive accurate acquaintance of a fresh kind, area the advocate technology invented to accomplish the blur disappears into the affect of the characters and the ambit of the story.

Opens: December 18, 2009
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hr. 30 min
Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver
Genre: Action/Adventure, SciFi/Fantasy

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009-07-27T01:19:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching.

Voldemort is abbreviating his anchor on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no best the safe anchorage it already was. Harry suspects that dangers may alike lie aural the castle, but Dumbledore is added absorbed aloft advancing him for the final action that he knows is fast approaching. Together they assignment to acquisition the key to alleviate Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old acquaintance and colleague, the well-connected and biting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds acute information. Meanwhile, the acceptance are beneath advance from a actual altered antagonist as boyish hormones acerbity beyond the ramparts. Harry finds himself added and added fatigued to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has absitively that Ron is the one for her, alone she hadn't counted on Romilda Vane's chocolates! And again there's Hermione, alive with jealously but bent not to appearance her feelings.

Opens: July 15, 2009
Rated: PG
Runtime: 2 hr. 33 min
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, SciFi/Fantasy

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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

2009-07-26T23:59:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: After the events of Ice Age: The Meltdown, life begins to change for Manny and his friends: Scrat is still on the hunt to hold onto his beloved acorn, while finding a possible romance in a female sabre-toothed squirrel named Scratte. Manny and Ellie, having since become an item, are expecting a baby, which leaves Manny anxious to ensure that everything is perfect for when his baby arrives.

After the events of Ice Age: The Meltdown, life begins to change for Manny and his friends: Scrat is still on the hunt to hold onto his beloved acorn, while finding a possible romance in a female sabre-toothed squirrel named Scratte. Manny and Ellie, having since become an item, are expecting a baby, which leaves Manny anxious to ensure that everything is perfect for when his baby arrives. Diego is fed up with being treated like a house-cat and ponders the notion that he is becoming too laid-back. Sid begins to wish for a family of his own, and so steals some dinosaur eggs which leads to Sid ending up in a strange underground world where his herd must rescue him, while dodging dinosaurs and facing danger left and right, and meeting up with a one-eyed weasel known as Buck who hunts dinosaurs intently.

Opens: July 1, 2009
Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hr. 27 min
Cast: ohn Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary
Genre: Animated, Family

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

2009-06-30T11:24:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons, and has decided to return to Earth with force.

The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons, and has decided to return to Earth with force. The Autobots believing that peace was possible finds out that Megatron's dead body has been stolen from the US Military by Skorpinox and revives him using his own spark. Now Megatron is back seeking revenge and with Starscream and more Decepticon reinforcements on the way, the Autobots with reinforcements of their own, may have more to deal with then meets the eye.

Opens: June 24, 2009
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hr. 30 min
Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel
Genre: Action/Adventure, SciFi/Fantasy

Year One

2009-06-25T08:22:00.001-07:00

Synopsis: When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers (Black and Cera) are banished from their primitive village,

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

Opens: June 19, 2009
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hr. 40 min
Cast: Jack Black, Michael Cera, Oliver Platt
Genre: Action/Adventure, Comedy

The Proposal

2009-06-25T08:15:00.001-07:00

Synopsis: A book editor is forced to marry her male assistant in order to stay in the country

A book editor is forced to marry her male assistant in order to stay in the country. When they travel to Alaska to meet his family, the new couple has to fake their way through a surprise wedding thrown by his parents.

Opens: June 19, 2009
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hr. 47 min
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen
Genre: Romance

My Life in Ruins

2009-06-09T23:00:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Georgia (Nia Vardalos) is a Greek American tour guide, who leads an assorted group of misfit tourists around Greece. Tourists who would rather buy a T-Shirt than learn about history.

Georgia (Nia Vardalos) is a Greek American tour guide, who leads an assorted group of misfit tourists around Greece. Tourists who would rather buy a T-Shirt than learn about history.In an hysterical clash of personalities and cultures, everything seems to go wrong. Until one day when a very special tourist, Irv Gordon (Richard Dreyfuss), shows her how to have fun and take a good look at the last person she'd ever expect to find love with...her quiet and sexy Greek bus driver....

Opens: June 5, 2009
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hr. 36 min
Cast: Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, María Adanez
Genre: Comedy, Romance

Land of the Lost

2009-06-09T22:55:00.001-07:00

Synopsis: Has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall, sucked into one 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.

Has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall, sucked into one 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....

Opens: June 5, 2009
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hr. 33 min
Cast: Will Ferrell, Anna Friel, Danny R. McBride
Genre: Action/Adventure, Comedy

The Hangover

2009-06-09T22:46:00.001-07:00

Synopsis: Two days before his wedding, Doug and three friends drive to Las Vegas for a wild and memorable stag party. In fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning,

Two days before his wedding, Doug and three friends drive to Las Vegas for a wild and memorable stag party. In fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can't remember a thing; nor can they find Doug. With little time to spare, the three hazy pals try to re-trace their steps and find Doug so they can get him back to Los Angeles in time to walk down the aisle....

Opens: June 5, 2009
Rated: R
Runtime: 1 hr. 40 min
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis
Genre: Comedy

The Brothers Bloom

2009-05-28T09:01:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: From their childhood in a long series of gloomy foster homes to their highflying lives as international con artists, Stephen (Mark Ruffalo) and Bloom (Adrien Brody) have shared everything.
From their childhood in a long series of gloomy foster homes to their highflying lives as international con artists, Stephen (Mark Ruffalo) and Bloom (Adrien Brody) have shared everything. Bloom yearns for “an unwritten life”—a real adventure, one not dreamed up by his old brother. Eager to retire, Bloom agrees to take part in one last grand scam. He insinuates himself into the life of Penelope (Rachel Wiesz), a bored, single New Jersey heiress. When a genuine romance begins to blossom between them, he is reluctant to exploit her naiveté, but Penelope has already taken the bait: She impulsively joins Bloom, Stephen and their “associate,” a sexy Japanese explosives expert named Bang Bang (Rinko Kikuchi), on an ocean liner to Greece. Penelope is convinced she’s happened upon the adventure of a lifetime and offers to bankroll a million dollar deal. As Stephen’s elaborate web of deceit pulls tighter, Bloom begins to wonder if his brother has devised the most dangerous con of his life....

Opens: May 15, 2009
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hr. 49 min
Cast: Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo
Genre: Action/Adventure, Romance

Drag Me to Hell

2009-05-26T06:44:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton (Justin Long).
Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton (Justin Long). Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver) 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 (David Paymer), and get a leg-up on a promotion? Christine fatefully chooses the latter, shaming Mrs. Ganush and dispossessing her of her home....

Opens: May 29, 2009
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver
Genre: Horror, Suspense/Thriller

Dance Flick

2009-05-23T12:10:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: "Dance Flick" is a hilarious new comedy that brings together the talents of two generations of the Wayans family, the explosively funny clan who brought us the "Scary Movie" franchise and "White Chicks", as well as the groundbreaking TV series "In Living Color." In "Dance Flick,"
"Dance Flick" is a hilarious new comedy that brings together the talents of two generations of the Wayans family, the explosively funny clan who brought us the "Scary Movie" franchise and "White Chicks", as well as the groundbreaking TV series "In Living Color." In "Dance Flick," a young street dancer, Thomas Uncles (Damon Wayans, Jr.), from the wrong side of the tracks and a beautiful young woman, Megan White (Shoshana Bush), are brought together by their passion for dancing and put to the test in the mother of all dance battles. "Dance Flick" sends up the dance movie genre, including such recent hits as "Step Up" and "You Got Served", as well as the classic "Flashdance"....

Opens: May 22, 2009
Runtime: 2 hr. 10 min.
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Shoshana Bush, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins
Genre: Comedy

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009-05-22T13:20:00.001-07:00

Synopsis: When the Museum of Natural History is closed for upgrades and renovations, the museum pieces are moved into federal storage at the famous Washington Museums.
When the Museum of Natural History is closed for upgrades and renovations, the museum pieces are moved into federal storage at the famous Washington Museums. 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. 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, Fonzie's jacket from Happy Days and Archie Bunker's lounge chair from All in the Family....

Opens: May 22, 2009
Runtime: 2 hr. 10 min.
Rated: PG
Cast: Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Amy Adams
Genre: Action/Adventure, Comedy, SciFi/Fantasy

Terminator Salvation

2009-05-21T09:28:00.001-07:00

Synopsis: In the fourth installment of the Terminator series, Christian Bale stars as John Connor, the eventual leader of mankind's fight againts the machines.
In the fourth installment of the Terminator series, Christian Bale stars as John Connor, the eventual leader of mankind's fight againts the machines. The setting is 2018, focusing on the
war between the humans and the computer network Skynet. Anton Yelchin co-stars as soldier Kyle Reese, and Sam Worthington appears as new terminator Marcus Wright....

Opens: May 21, 2009
Runtime: 2 hr. 10 min.
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Moon Bloodgood
Genre: Action/Adventure, SciFi/Fantasy

Management

2009-05-17T23:09:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: "Management" is a romantic comedy that chronicles a chance meeting between Mike Cranshaw (Steve Zahn) and Sue Claussen (Jennifer Aniston). When Sue checks into the roadside motel owned by Mike's parents in Arizona, what starts with a bottle of wine "compliments of management" soon evolves into a multi-layered,

"Management" is a romantic comedy that chronicles a chance meeting between Mike Cranshaw (Steve Zahn) and Sue Claussen (Jennifer Aniston). When Sue checks into the roadside motel owned by Mike's parents in Arizona, what starts with a bottle of wine "compliments of management" soon evolves into a multi-layered, cross-country journey of two people looking for a sense of purpose. Mike, an aimless dreamer, bets it all on a trip to Sue's workplace in Maryland – only to find that she has no place for him in her carefully ordered life. Buttoned down and obsessed with making a difference in the world, Sue goes back to her yogurt mogul ex-boyfriend Jango (Woody Harrelson), who promises her a chance to head his charity operations. But having found something worth fighting for, Mike pits his hopes against Sue's practicality, and the two embark on a twisted, bumpy, freeing journey to discover that their place in the world just might be together....

Opens: May 15, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 34 min.
Rated: R
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn, Woody Harrelson
Genre: ArtHouse/Foreign, Comedy, Romance

Angels & Demons

2009-05-17T23:01:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: When Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) 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:

When Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) 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 train of ancient symbols that mark the Vatican’s only hope for survival....

Opens: May 15, 2009
Runtime: 2 hr. 20 min.
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Suspense/Thriller

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

2009-05-06T21:30:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed,

Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe....

Opens: May 1, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 47 min.
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, will.i.am
Genre: Action/Adventure, SciFi/Fantasy

Earth

2009-05-02T06:04:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: The first film in the Disneynature series, "earth", narrated by James Earl Jones, tells the remarkable story of three animal families and their amazing journey across the planet we all call home.

The first film in the Disneynature series, "earth", narrated by James Earl Jones, tells the remarkable story of three animal families and their amazing journey across the planet we all call home. "earth" combines rare action, unimaginable scale and impossible locations by capturing the most intimate moments of our planet's wildest and most elusive creatures. Directors Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield, the acclaimed creative team behind the Emmy Award®-winning "Planet Earth," combine forces again to bring this epic adventure to the big screen, beginning Earth Day 2009....

Opens: April 22, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 30 min.
Rated: NR
Cast: James Earl Jones
Genre: Drama

The Soloist

2009-04-30T20:44:00.001-07:00

Synopsis: The Soloist is a biographical drama about real-life musical prodigy Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, who dropped out of Julliard after developing schizophrenia and became a homeless musician on the streets of Los Angeles.

The Soloist is a biographical drama about real-life musical prodigy Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, who dropped out of Julliard after developing schizophrenia and became a homeless musician on the streets of Los Angeles. Journalist Steve Lopez discovers the former classical music prodigy, playing his violin on the streets. As Lopez endeavors to help the homeless man find his way back, a unique friendship is formed, one that transforms both their lives....

Opens: April 24, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 49 min.
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener
Genre: Drama

Fighting

2009-04-29T18:44:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Starring Channing Tatum and Oscar®-nominated actor Terrence Howard, "Fighting" tells the story of Shawn MacArthur (Channing Tatum), a small-town boy who has come to New York City with nothing but a dark past.

Starring Channing Tatum and Oscar®-nominated actor Terrence Howard, "Fighting" tells the story of Shawn MacArthur (Channing Tatum), a small-town boy who has come to New York City with nothing but a dark past. When scam artist Harvey Boarden (Terrence Howard) offers Shawn help at making real cash by treetfighting, the two form an uneasy partnership. Shawn and Harvey both find success, but there's also struggle -- for brotherhood, survival, and respect both in and out of the streetfighting ring. Their world involves the corrupt bare-knuckle circuit, where rich men bet on disposable pawns. 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....

Opens: April 24, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 45 min.
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Zulay Henao
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama

17 Again

2009-04-29T03:06:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Mike O'Donnell (Matthew Perry) was a high-school basketball star with a bright future. But he threw it all away to marry his girlfriend and raise their child.

Mike O'Donnell (Matthew Perry) was a high-school basketball star with a bright future. But he threw it all away to marry his girlfriend and raise their child. Almost 20 years later, Mike's marriage has failed, his kids think he's a loser, and his job is going nowhere. He gets a chance to correct the mistakes of his past and change his life when he is miraculously transformed back into a teenager (Zac Efron), but in trying to fix his past, Mike may be jeopardizing his present and future....

Opens: April 17, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 42 min.
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon
Genre: Comedy

Obsessed

2009-04-28T12:05:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Derek Charles (Idris Elba), a successful asset manager who has just received a huge promotion, is blissfully happy in his career and in his marriage ....

Derek Charles (Idris Elba), a successful asset manager who has just received a huge promotion, is blissfully happy in his career and in his marriage to the beautiful Sharon (Beyoncé Knowles). But when Lisa (Ali Larter), a temp worker, starts stalking Derek, all the things he's worked so hard for are placed in jeopardy....

Opens: April 24, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 45 min.
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles, Ali Larter
Genre: Drama, Suspense/Thriller

Hannah Montana: The Movie

2009-04-15T14:32:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Director Peter Chelsom takes the Disney Channel phenom to the big screen in a feature film extravaganza. Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) struggles to juggle chool, friends and her secret pop-star personal

Director Peter Chelsom takes the Disney Channel phenom to the big screen in a feature film extravaganza. Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) struggles to juggle chool, friends and her secret pop-star personal; when Hannah Montana's soaring popularity threatens to take over her life – she just might let it. So her father (Billy Ray Cyrus) takes the teen home to Crowley Corners, Tenn., for a dose of reality, kicking off an adventure filled with the kind of fun, laughter and romance even Hannah Montana couldn't imagine....

Opens: April 10, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 32 min.
Rated: G
Cast: Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment
Genre: Family, Music/Performing Arts

Fast & Furious

2009-04-15T14:19:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Heading back to the streets where it all began, two men rejoin two women to blast muscle, tuner and exotic cars across Los Angeles and floor through the Mexican desert. When a crime brings them back to L.A.

Heading back to the streets where it all began, two men rejoin two women to blast muscle, tuner and exotic cars across Los Angeles and floor through the Mexican desert. When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto reignites his feud with agent Brian O'Connor. 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 outmaneuver 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....

Opens: April 3, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 39 min.
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez
Genre: Action/Adventure, Suspense/Thriller

Monsters vs. Aliens 3D

2009-03-31T13:00:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: 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 as a “monster” named Ginormica.

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 as 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. 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....

Opens: March 27, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 34 min.
Rated: PG
Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Seth Rogen
Genre: Animated, SciFi/Fantasy

I Love You, Man

2009-03-19T15:55:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: As his wedding day approaches, Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) realizes he has no one to act as his best man. Through a series of ''man-dates,''
As his wedding day approaches, Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) realizes he has no one to act as his best man. Through a series of ''man-dates,'' he finds Sydney Fife (Jason Segel), and the pair become instant friends. But as Peter's ''bro-mance'' with Sydney grows stronger, it threatens his relationship with his fiancee (Rashida Jones), forcing Peter to make a choice....

Opens: March 20, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 50 min.
Rated: R
Cast: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones
Genre: Comedy

Race to Witch Mountain

2009-03-16T16:19:00.000-07:00

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

Opens: March 13, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 39 min.
Rated: PG
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig
Genre: Action/Adventure

Coraline 3D

2009-03-02T01:06:00.000-08:00

Synopsis: As covetous children are often warned: "Be careful what you wish for." It’s this very cautionary wisdom that sets the stage for Henry Selick’s CORALINE, an eerily eye-popping stop-motion animation... As covetous children are often warned: "Be careful what you wish for.

" It’s this very cautionary wisdom that sets the stage for Henry Selick’s CORALINE, an eerily eye-popping stop-motion animation tale of fractured dreams and families made whole. As the films opens, Coraline Jones (voiced by Dakota Fanning) and her parents (Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman) have moved into the Pink Palace, a once-vibrant boarding house that’s turned drab and dilapidated. As her parents work feverishly on a new gardening catalog, the bored and belligerent Coraline is admonished to explore her new world’s possibilities. Along the way she meets her fellow tenants, including two aging English showgirls and a mouse-training Russian acrobat, as well as an outcast neighborhood boy named Wybie. But it is a mysterious hidden door that most piques Coraline’s interest--a gateway to a parallel world where her "other" parents and neighbors live only to see Coraline well fed and endlessly entertained. All is not cakes and carnivals for Coraline, though, and the black buttons that have replaced the eyes of these otherworldly imitations hint at darker intentions. When these intentions are revealed, Cora and a friendly magical cat use their wits and willpower to defeat Coraline’s wicked "other mother" and restore balance in the real world. Based on Neil Gaiman’s beloved children’s novel, director Selick (THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS) uses the stop-motion technique to bring CORALINE to life with amazing visual and emotional depth. The result is a frightfully magical adventure that will give the whole family plenty to shriek, cheer, and talk about.

Opens: February 6, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 40 min.
Rated: PG
Cast: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders
Genre: Animated, Family, SciFi/Fantasy

Friday the 13th

2009-03-02T01:01:00.000-08:00

Synopsis: Following his remake of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, director Marcus Nispel tackles 1980's slasher favorite to bring unstoppable killing machine Jason Voorhees to a new generation of gorehounds....
Following his remake of THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, director Marcus Nispel tackles 1980's slasher favorite to bring unstoppable killing machine Jason Voorhees to a new generation of gorehounds. Lasting 10 films and going to any length (including New York City and outer space) to provide Jason with fresh meat, the FRIDAY THE 13th series was always about inventive death scenes. Nispel streamlines the events of the original (where Jason’s mother was the killer) into an extended prologue before providing an original story in which Jason begins his killing spree and finds his iconic mask. Decades after the death of Jason's mother, a group of twentysomethings descends on the backwoods town near abandoned Camp Crystal Lake in search of a rumored marijuana crop. Whitney Miller (Amanda Righetti) finds the old Voorhees house and discovers a locket revealing that she resembles Jason’s mother. Jason (Derek Mears) arrives and, thinking she is his mother reincarnated, holds Whitney captive. Weeks later, Trent (Travis Van Winkle) and his friends arrive to stay at his father’s vacation home, while Clay (Jared Padalecki) shows up to look for his missing sister Whitney. Meanwhile, Jason finds a hockey mask to cover his startling face and begins to satisfy his bloodlust with the hard-partying new arrivals. Working once again with producer Michael Bay, Nispel crafts a FRIDAY "reboot" that is slick and well-made, giving audiences exactly what they expect from the franchise: blood and breasts in equal measure. With knowing humor, he plunges directly into the saga, leaving the titles until 15 minutes into the film, at which point Jason has already dispatched several victims. After that, there is topless waterskiing and death by a wealth of means, all of which will have fans glad to have Jason back from outer space.

Opens: February 13, 2009
Runtime: 1 hr. 35 min.
Rated: R
Cast: Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Amanda Righetti
Genre: Horror