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Movie Release Schedule
2008 Film Release Schedule
Movie Release Schedule
posted on Jan 6, 2008
COMING UP IN 2008
January 11, 2008: FIRST SUNDAY (Screen Gems) starring
Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, Regina Hall, Chi McBride, Loretta Devine, Katt
Williams, and Malinda Williams. The film follows two men who bungle an
attempt to heist money from a
church. They wind up taking its parishioners hostage, and those
churchgoers slowly convert the robbers to see the error of their ways.
February 8, 2008: WELCOME HOME ROSCOE JENKINS (Universal) starring Martin Lawrence, Margaret Avery, Joy Bryant, Michael Clarke Duncan, Louis C.K., Mike Epps, Mo'Nique, Nicole Ari Parker, Cedric the Entertainer, James Earl Jones. Lawerence plays a successful comedian who leaves Los Angeles to reunite with his family in the Deep South.
Written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee.
March 21, 2008:
MEET THE BROWNS (Lionsgate) From writer/director/producer Tyler Perry
comes the story of a single mom who takes her family to Georgia for the
funeral of her father
-- a man she never met. There, her clan is introduced to the crass,
fun-loving Brown family. Cast includes Tyler Perry, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Angela Bassett, Lance Gross, Chloe Bailey, Mariana Tolbert, Rick Fox, Sofia Vergara, Irma P. Hall.
2007 Film Release Schedule
Movie Release Schedule
posted on Oct 21, 2007
January 5, 2007
CODE
NAME: THE CLEANER (New Line)
Action comedy stars Cedric the Entertainer
as Jake, a mild-mannered janitor with amnesia who gets himself
comically entangled in a government conspiracy. Jake gets in over his
head when he is duped into believing that he is an undercover agent who
subconsciously holds a key piece of information that could expose an
arms conspiracy involving the CIA and FBI. Co-starring Lucy Liu
("Charlie's Angels") and Nicollette Sheridan ("Desperate Housewives")
directed by Les Mayfield ("Blue Streak"), "Code Name: The Cleaner" is
scheduled for a Jan. 5, 2007 release.
http://www.thecleanermovie.com
FREEDOM
WRITERS (Paramount)
Inspired by a true story and the diaries of real
Long Beach teenagers after the LA riots, during the worst outbreak of
interracial gang warfare. Two-time Academy Award� winner Hilary Swank
stars as Erin Gruwell, whose passion to become a teacher is soon
challenged by a group of Black, Latino, and Asian gangbangers who hate
her even more than each other. When Erin begins to listen to them in a
way no adult has ever done, she begins to understand that for these
kids, getting through the day alive is enough -- they are not
delinquents but teenagers fighting "a war of the streets" that began
long before they were born. Erin gives them something they never had
from a teacher before -- respect. For the first time, these teens
experience a hope that maybe, they might show the world that their
lives matter and they have something to say.
http://www.freedomwriters.com
January 12, 2007
GOD GREW TIRED OF US (Newmarket Films)
Winner of both the 2006 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award, this documentary explores the indomitable spirit of three �Lost Boys� from the Sudan who leave their homeland, triumph over seemingly insurmountable adversities and move to America, where they build active and fulfilling new lives but remain deeply committed to helping the friends and family they have left behind. The film is narrated by Nicole Kidman, and Brad Pitt is one of the many celebrity executive producers. "God Grew Tired of Us" opens in New York City and LA on January 12, 2007, and expands on January 19, 2007. www.godgrewtiredofus.com.
STOMP
THE YARD (Screen Gems)
DJ, a troubled youth from Los Angeles attending
the historically black Truth University in Atlanta, Georgia. When
adapting to his new environment proves difficult, DJ finds solace in
joining a struggling fraternity where he begins implementing his
street-style dance moves in an attempt to help the step team win the
coveted National Step Show Championship. Before long DJ becomes the
competing fraternity�s main rival, while trying to pursue his new love
interest, deal with his own troubled past and learn the true meaning of
brotherhood and Fraternity along the way. Stars Columbus Short, Ne-Yo,
Chris Brown, Laz Alonzo, Darrin Dewitt Henson and Brian J. White.
Directed by Sylvain White from a script by Robert Adetuyi, Gregory
Ramon Anderson and produced by Wil Packer.
http://sonypictures.com/movies/stomptheyard/index.htm
February 2, 2007
CONSTELLATION (CodeBlack Entertainment/Freestyle Releasing) "Constellation" chronicles the lives and loves of an African-American family in the deep South as they are forced to come to terms with a tumultuous past marked by an unrequited interacial affair. The film explores the way in which the family patriarch must confront his demons amidst the changing racial fabric of society and his own family. "Constellation" stars Gabrielle Union ("Deliver Us From Eva," "Bad Boys II"), Zoe Saldana ("Guess Who," "Haven"), Hill Harper ("Lackawanna Blues," �CSI: NY�) and Billy Dee Williams ("Lady Sings the Blues"). www.constellationthefilm.com.
February 9, 2007
NORBIT (DreamWorks)
Norbit
(Eddie Murphy) has never had it easy. As a baby, he was abandoned on
the steps of a Chinese restaurant/orphanage and raised by Mr. Wong
(Eddie Murphy). Things get worse when he's forced into marriage by the
mean, junk food-chugging queen, Rasputia (Eddie Murphy). Just when
Norbit's hanging by his last thread, his childhood sweetheart, Kate
(Thandie Newton), moves back to town. In the comedy "Norbit," he'll
find that nice guys sometimes finish first. Cast includes Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton, Eddie Griffin, Terry Crews, Clifton Powell, Cuba Gooding, Jr. Directed by Brian Robbins from a script by Eddie Murphy, Charles Murphy, Jay Scherick and David Ronn. www.meetnorbit.com.
February 14, 2007
DADDY'S LITTLE GIRLS (Lionsgate)
A
romantic drama about family, community and love against the odds,
"Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls" stars Gabrielle Union ("Running
with Scissors," "Bad Boys II," "Deliver Us From Eva") and Idris Elba
(HBO's "The Wire," "The Gospel," "Sometimes in April") in
writer/director Tyler Perry's follow-up to his number one box office
hits "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" and "Madea's Family Reunion." A single father, Monty (Elba) is a garage mechanic who lives in a poor
neighborhood and struggles to make ends meet as he raises his three
young daughters on his own. But when the courts award custody of his
daughters to his corrupt, drug-dealing ex-wife, Monty desperately tries
to win them back, enlisting the help of Julia (Union), a beautiful -
and hard-nosed � attorney he meets during his short stint as a
chauffeur. While Monty and the Ivy-League-educated Julia couldn't be
less alike, an unexpected romance blossoms�and it soon begins to feel
like true love. But in order for their relationship to survive, the
couple must reconcile their two very different worlds � and overcomArticle Managere
the forces that threaten to tear Monty's family apart.
February 23, 2007
PREMIUM (Code Black Entertainment)
Reginald "Cool" Coolidge is a struggling actor, fed up with taking
stereotypical African American roles and waiting for his big break in a
legitimate production. Until this time comes, he works at his mother's
boyfriend's gas station to repay him for covering his college tuition.
One day at the station, his ex-fianc�e - and one true love - reappears
at the pumps after 3 years of silence. Cool discovers that it is 36
hours until her wedding to a local lawyer. As Cool embarks on
last-ditch attempts to win her back, he takes on the biggest "role" of
his life while also learning the secret to mastering his craft.
Cast includes
Dorian Missick, Zoe Saldana, Hill Harper, Frankie Faison, William Sadler, Tonya Pinkins, Eva Pigford and Sean Nelson. Written, directed and produced by Pete Chatmon.
March 2, 2007
BLACK SNAKE MOAN (Paramount Vantage)
A
young white nymphomaniac (Christina Ricci) tries to get "cured" of her
problem with the help of an older black blues man (Samuel L. Jackson).
Cast
includes Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci, Justin Timberlake and S.
Epatha Merkerson. Written and directed by Craig Brewer. Produced by
John Singleton and Stephanie Allain.
www.blacksnakemoanmovie.com
March 23, 2007
PRIDE (Lionsgate)
Based on the true story of inner city Philadelphia swim coach Jim
Ellis (played by Terrence Howard). The story revolves around Ellis' fight to build a swim team in
one of Philly's toughest neighborhoods in the 1970s. Ultimately, Ellis
leads the swimmers to the state championships. ("P.D.R." stands for
Philadelphia Dept. of Recreation). Cast include Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Tom Arnold, Regine Nehy.
REIGN OVER ME (Columbia)
Adam Sandler plays a man who lost
is family in the 9/11 attacks on New York, but when he rekindles the
friendship with an old college roommate (Don Cheadle), it helps him get
over his grief. Jada Pinkett Smith and Liv Tyler also star. Saffron
Burrows, Donald Sutherland and the film�s writer-director Mike Binder
co-star.
April 4, 2007
ARE WE DONE YET? (Revolution Studios)
Are
We Done Yet?" is a follow-up to Revolution Studios' hilarious 2005
family comedy "Are We There Yet?" and picks up where the last story
left off. Now married to Suzanne (Nia Long), Nick Persons (Ice Cube)
has bought a quiet suburban house to escape the rat race of the big
city and to provide more space for his new wife and kids Lindsey and
Kevin (Aleisha Allen and Philip Daniel Bolden). But when his new home
quickly becomes a costly "fixer upper" and he finds himself at the
mercy of an eccentric contractor (John C. McGinley), Nick's suburban
dream soon becomes a riotous nightmare. Directed by Steve Carr from a script by Hank Nelken.
April 13, 2007
PERFECT STRANGER (Revolution STudios)
"Perfect Stranger" asks the question: how far
would you go to keep a secret? When investigative reporter Rowena Price
(Halle Berry) learns that her friend's murder might be connected to
powerful ad executive Harrison Hill (Bruce Willis), she goes undercover
with the help of her associate, Miles Hailey (Giovanni Ribisi). Posing
as Katherine, a temp at Hill's agency, and Veronica, a girl Hill flirts
with online, Rowena surrounds her prey from all sides, only to discover
that she isn't the only one changing identities. The closer Rowena gets
to finding the truth, the more we see how far people will go to protect
it. Stars Halle Berry, Bruce Willis, Giovanni Ribisi, Gary Dourdan, Patti D'Arbanville, Clea Lewis. Directed by James Foley from a script by Todd Komarnicki.
June 15, 2007
FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER (20th Century Fox)
Marvel�s first family of superheroes, The Fantastic Four, meets their
greatest challenge yet in FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER as
the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth
to prepare it for destruction. As the Silver Surfer races around the
globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the
mystery of the Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of
their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all hope is lost. Directed by Tim Story from a script by Mark Frost. Stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Julian McMahon, Michael
Chiklis, Andre Braugher, Kerry Washington, Doug Jones, Laurence
Fishburne, Brian Posehn, Beau Garrett, Dawn Chubai, Zach Grenier, Kevin
McNulty.
July 3, 2007
TRANSFORMERS (Dreamworks/Paramount)
The live-action adaptation of the cartoon series. The
robots-in-disguise can change shape and become ordinary cars and
airplanes. The good Autobots wage an intergalactic war against the evil
Decepticons. Stars Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel, Anthony Anderson, Rachael Taylor, Megan Fox, John Turturro, Jon Voight and Michael O'Neill. Directed by Michael Bay from a script by John Rogers, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman.
July 13, 2007
TALK TO ME (Focus Features)
The powerful real-life story of Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene (portrayed
by Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle), an outspoken ex-con who talked
his way into becoming an iconic radio personality in the 1960s in
Washington, D.C. Sparked by both the era's vibrant soul music and
exploding social consciousness, Petey openly courted controversy at a
white-owned station. Relying on his producer Dewey Hughes (double
Golden Globe Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) to run interference,
Petey's unprecedented "tell it like it is" on-air style gave voice and
spirit to the black community during an exciting and turbulent period
in American history. Directed by Kasi Lemmons.
July 27, 2007
WHO'S YOUR CADDY?(MGM)
Comedy about superstar rap mogul, C-Note (Big Boi), who runs into fierce opposition when he tries to join the super stuffy Carolina Pines Golf & Country Club. Cast includes Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton, Terry Crews, Tamala Jones, Andy Milonakis, Sherri Shepherd, Faizon Love, Finesse Mitchell, Jeffrey Jones, James Avery, Bruce Bruce, Tony Cox, Garrett Morris, Mighty Rasta. Directed by Don Michael Paul and written by Paul & Bradley Allenstein & Robert Henry, WHO'S YOUR CADDY is an MGM release of an Our Stories Films and Dimension Films Presentation of a Rifkin-Eberts Production/Kia Jam Production in association with Eleven-Eleven Films.
August 10, 2007
RUSH HOUR 3 (New Line Cinema)
Chris Tucker returns to the big screen after a six-year absence as he reunites with the all-star team of co-star Jackie Chan, director Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, Rush Hour 2, X-Men: The Last Stand, Red Dragon), and screenwriter, Jeff Nathanson (Rush Hour 2, Catch Me If You Can) to deliver the third installment of the blockbuster Rush Hour franchise. Arriving in theaters on August 10, 2007, Rush Hour 3 sees the beloved action comedy duo of Tucker and Chan reprising their roles as LAPD Detective James Carter and Chinese Chief Inspector Lee respectively. This time around, the two must travel to Paris to battle a wing of the Chinese organized crime family, the Triads. Based on Characters created by Ross La Manna, Rush Hour 3 is being produced by Arthur Sarkissian, Roger Birnbaum (Memoirs of a Geisha), Jay Stern, Jonathan Glickman (The Pacifier) and Andrew Z. Davis.
August 24, 2007
ILLEGAL TENDER (Universal Studios)
Producer
John Singleton ("Hustle & Flow") and writer/director Franc. Reyes
("Empire") join forces to tell the story of one Latino family�s quest for
honor and revenge as the hunted become the hunters. The film tells the story of Latino college student Wilson Jr. (Rick
Gonzalez) and his courageous mother Millie De Leon (Wanda de Jesus)
fleeing from the thugs that killed his father (Manny Perez). After
years of uncertainty about the true meaning behind their life on the
run, Wilson Jr. and his love, Ana, (Dania Ramirez) find themselves in
life-threatening danger. Wilson Jr. must return to Puerto Rico to
unveil the dark secrets from his family's past.
THE NANNY DIARIES (MGM/The Weinstein Company)
Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Alicia Keys ("Smokin' Aces") co-stars in "The Nanny Diaries," the story of a college student Annie Braddock (Scarlett Johansson) goes to work as a nanny for a rich New York family (Laura Linney and Paul Giamatti). Ensconced in their home, she has to juggle their dysfunction, her studies, a new romance, and the spoiled brat in her charge. Keys plays Lynette, Annie's feisty best friend.
RESURRECTING THE CHAMP (Yari Film Group)
Struggling sports reporter Erik Kernan (Josh Hartnett) encounters a
homeless man who calls himself "Champ" (Samuel L. Jackson) only to
determine that he is the one-time boxing champion Battling Bob
Satterfield. What begins as a story about resurrecting a once-great man
becomes Erik's title shot. In his journey to uncover the truth, Erik
has to reexamine his own life and his relationship with his young son. Directed by Rod Lurie from a script by Allison Burnett and Michael Bortman, Based on an LA Times Magazine article by J.R. Moehringer. The cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Teri Hatcher, Kathryn Morris, Rachel Nichols, Alan Alda, David Paymer, Dakota Goya, Peter Coyote, Ryan McDonald and Harry J. Lennix.
September 7, 2007
THE HUNTING PARTY (The Weinstein Company)
TV
News reporter Simon Hunt (Richard Gere) and cameraman Duck (Terrence
Howard have worked in the world's hottest war zones: from Bosnia to
Iraq, from Somalia to El Salvador. Together they have dodged bullets,
filed incisive reports and collected Emmy awards. Then one terrible
day in a Bosnian village everything changes. During a live broadcast on
national television, Simon has a meltdown. After that, Duck is promoted
and Simon just disappears. Five years later Duck returns to
Sarajevo with rookie reporter Benjamin (Jessie Eisenberg) to cover the
fifth anniversary of the end of the war. Simon shows up, a ghost from
the past, with the promise of a world exclusive. He convinces Duck that
he knows the whereabouts of Bosnia's most wanted war criminal 'The
Fox.' Armed with only spurious information Simon, Duck and Benjamin
embark on a dark and dangerous mission that takes them deep into
hostile territory. It's the scoop of a lifetime but will they live to report it? The movie is based on the Esquire article 'What I Did On My Summer Vacation' by Scott Anderson.
September 28, 2007
FEAST OF LOVE (MGM)
From venerable Academy Award® winning
director Robert Benton ("Kramer vs. Kramer"), comes a kaleidoscopic ode
to life and love in all its funny, sad, sexy, crazy, heartbreaking and
life sustaining facets: "Feast of Love." In a coffee shop in a
tight-knit Oregon community, local professor Harry Stevenson (Academy
Award® winner Morgan Freeman) witnesses love and attraction whipping up
mischief among the town's residents. From the unlucky in love, die-hard
romantic coffee shop owner Bradley (Academy Award® nominee Greg
Kinnear) who has a serial habit of looking for love in all the wrong
places, including with his current wife Kathryn (Selma Blair); to the
edgy real estate agent Diana (Radha Mitchell) who is caught up in an
affair with a married man (Billy Burke) with whom she shares an
ineffable connection; to the beautiful young newcomer Chloe (Alexa
Davalos) who defies fate in romancing the troubled Oscar (Toby
Hemingway); to Harry himself, whose adoring wife (Jane Alexander) is
looking to break through his wall of grief after the wrenching loss of
a beloved... they all intertwine into one remarkable story in which no
one can escape being bent, broken, befuddled, delighted and ultimately
redeemed by love's inescapable spell.
THE KINGDOM (Universal)
Oscar winner Jamie
Foxx stars in this thriller about the explosive clash that happens when
Middle East meets West. Foxx stars as whip-smart FBI Special Agent Ronald Fleury, who
has just received the assignment of his career: assemble an elite team
(played by Jennifer Garner, Oscar winner Chris Cooper and Jason
Bateman) to hunt down and capture the terrorist mastermind responsible
for a deadly attack on Americans working in Saudi Arabia. The feds have
only one week to infiltrate and cripple a cell bent on jihad to western
society.
Directed by Peter Berg ("Friday Night Lights") and produced by Michael Mann ("Heat," "Collateral,"
"Miami Vice") and Scott Stuber ("You, Me and Dupree," "The
Break-Up").
THE PRICE OF SUGAR (Mitropoulos Films)
In the Dominican Republic, a tropical island-nation, tourists flock to
pristine beaches unaware that a few miles away thousands of
dispossessed Haitians toil under armed-guard on plantations harvesting
sugarcane, much of which ends up in U.S. kitchens. They work grueling
hours and lack decent housing, clean water, electricity, education or
healthcare. THE PRICE OF SUGAR raises key questions about where the
products we consume originate and at what human cost they are produced. Filmmaker Bill Haney--in addition to documenting the abysmal living
conditions of the cane workers--portrays a developing country trying
to find balance between capitalism, the need for unskilled labor and
the illegal immigrants who inevitably bear the load.Narrated by Paul Newman.
October 5, 2007
FEEL THE NOISE (TriStar Pictures)
After a run-in with local
thugs, aspiring Harlem rapper Rob (Omarion Grandberry) flees to a place
and father (Giancarlo Esposito) he never knew, and finds his salvation
in Reggaeton, a spicy blend of hip-hop, reggae and Latin beats. Puerto
Rico, the spiritual home of Reggaeton, inspires Rob and his
half-brother Javi (Victor Rasuk) to pursue their dream of becoming
Reggaeton stars. Together with a dancer named C.C., they learn what it
means to stay true to themselves and each other, while overcoming
obstacles in love, greed and pride, all culminating in an explosive
performance at New York�s Puerto Rican Day Parade. Directed by Alejandro Chomski from a script by Albert Leon. Produced by Sofia Sondervan, Jennifer Lopez and Simon Fields.
October 12, 2007
WHY DID I GET MARRIED? (Lionsgate)
A big-screen adaptation of Perry's hit stage play of the same title,
"Why Did I Get Married?" is an intimate story about the difficulty of
maintaining a solid love relationship in modern times. During a trip to
the picturesque snowcapped mountains of Colorado, eight married college
friends have gathered for their annual seven-day reunion. But the cozy
mood is shattered when the group comes face-to-face with one pair's
infidelity. As secrets are revealed, each couple begins questioning the
validity of their own marriage. Over the course of the weekend,
husbands and wives take a hard look at their lives, wrestling with
issues of commitment, betrayal and forgiveness as they seek a way
forward. "Why Did I Get Married?" is written and directed by Tyler Perry, and is produced by Reuben Cannon. Perry stars alongside a talented ensemble
cast that includes Janet Jackson, Malik Yoba, Jill Scott, Sharon Leal,
Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Denise Boutte and Lamann Rucker.
October 26, 2007
MR. UNTOUCHABLE (Magnolia Pictures)
The true-life story of a Harlem's notorious Nicky Barnes, a junkie
turned multimillionaire drug-lord, "Mr. Untouchable" takes its audience
deep inside the heroin industry of the 1970s. The most powerful black
drug kingpin in New York City history, Barnes came from humble
beginnings to make himself and his comrades rich beyond their wildest
dreams, ultimately reaching national infamy in 1977 when the New York
Times put him on the front cover of their magazine with the headline
"Mr. Untouchable." Soon after, it all came
crumbling down, and facing a life sentence without parole, Barnes
started naming names. With the first hand testimony from "the black
Godfather" himself, this documentary tells an epic story of business,
excess, greed and revenge. http://mruntouchablemovie.com/
THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE (Dreamworks/Paramount)
After an unspeakable tragedy, two people get a second chance at life in
"Things We Lost in the Fire." When Audrey Burke (Halle Berry) loses her
husband in an act of random violence, she forges an unlikely
relationship with Jerry Sunborne (Benicio Del Toro), her husband's best
friend from childhood. Jerry is a heroin user; his addiction has
destroyed everything that was once important to him. As Audrey
discovers that Jerry is the only person who can help her survive her
loss, Jerry finds the strength to overcome his own problems. Cast also includes David Duchovny and Alison Lohman. Directed by Susanne Bier from a script by Allan Loeb. Produced by Sam Mendes and Sam Mercer
November 2, 2007
AMERICAN GANGSTER (Universal Pictures)
"American Gangster" concerns Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas
(Denzel Washington), who smuggled heroin in the body bags of U.S. soldiers
slain in Vietnam. Brolin plays Det. Trupo, a crooked NYPD cop who
piggybacks on the Lucas investigation conducted by Det. Ritchie Roberts
(Russell Crowe). Cast: Denzel
Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Carla Gugino,
Common, TI, RZA, Ted Levine, John Ortiz, Yul Vazquez. Directed by Ridley Scott from a script by Steve Zaillian.
DARFUR NOW (Warner Independent Pictures)
DARFUR NOW is a story of hope in the midst of one of humanity's
darkest hours – a call to action for people everywhere to end the
catastrophe unfolding in Darfur, Sudan. In this documentary, the
struggles and achievements of six different individuals from inside
Darfur and around the world bring to light the tragedy in Sudan and
show how the actions of one person can make a difference to millions. Written and directed by Ted Braun, the film explores the Darfur
conflict through the first-hand experiences of Don Cheadle, Hejewa
Adam, Pablo Recalde, Ahmed Mohammed Abakar, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, and
Adam Sterling. Executive Produced by Jeff Skoll, Diane Weyermann, Omar
Amanat, Matt Palmieri, Gary Greenebaum and Dean Schramm. Produced by
Cathy Schulman, Don Cheadle and Mark Jonathan Harris.
November 3, 2007
THIS CHRISTMAS (Screen Gems)
Written and directed by Preston A. Whitmore, II, produced by
Rob Hardy & Will Packer (Rainforest Films). Stars Delroy Lindo,
Loretta Devine, Regina King, Idris Elba, Nia
Long, Mekhi Phifer, Columbus Short, Chris Brown, Laz Alonzo, Lauren
London, Keith Washington, David Banner, Ricky Harris, Jessica Stroup.
The Whitfield family gathers together
under the same roof for their first Christmas together in seven years
and, in turn, learn what made them a family in the first place.
December 14, 2007
I AM LEGEND (Warner Bros.)
Robert Neville (Will Smith) is a brilliant scientist, but even he could
not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable and
manmade. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left
of New York City and maybe the world. For three years, Neville has
faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other
survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone. Mutant victims
of the plague -- "The Infected" lurk in the shadows watching Neville's every
move, waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind's last,
best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a
way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood.
But he knows he is outnumbered and quickly running out of time. Stars
Will Smith, Alice Braga, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Willow Smith,
Charlie Tahan. Directed by Francis Lawrence from a script by Mark
Protosevich and Akiva Goldsman.
December 28, 2007
HONEYDRIPPER (Emerging Pictures)
Starring:
Danny Glover, Charles S. Dutton, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Stacy Keach, Mary
Steenburgen, Yaya DaCosta, Sean Patrick Thomas and Gary Clark Jr.;
musicians Keb’ Mo’ and Dr. Mable John. Written, directed and edited by John Sayles and produced by Maggie
Renzi.
December 25, 2007
THE GREAT DEBATERS (The Weinstein Company)
Set against the backdrop
of the Jim Crow South and inspired by a true story, "The Great
Debaters" chronicles the journey of a brilliant but volatile coach
(Denzel Washington) who uses the power of words to shape a group of
underdog students from a small, modest black college in East Texas into
an elite debate team while challenging the social mores of the time,
culminating with a groundbreaking invitation to debate Harvard's
championship team.
Cast includes Washington, Forest Whitaker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker. Kimberly Elise and Nate Parker. Denzel Washington directs from a script by Robert Eisele. Produced by Harpo Films, Kate Forte, Todd Black and Joe Roth.
2006 Film Release Schedule
Movie Release Schedule
posted on Nov 24, 2006
Jan. 13, 2006
GLORY ROAD (Buena Vista/Disney)
Tells the true story of Texas Western coach Don Haskins who leads the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship in 1966. Cast includes Josh Lucas, Derek Luke and Jon Voight with Austin Nichols, Evan Jones, Schin A S Kerr, Alphonso McAuley, Mehcad Brooks, Sam Jones III, Damaine Radcliff, Emily Deschanel, Al Shearer, Red West, Kip Weeks, Mitch Eakins, Alejandro Hernandez and James Olivard. James Gartner directs from a script by Christopher Cleveland and Bettina Gilois. Jerry Bruckheimer in the producer. http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/gloryroad/
LAST HOLIDAY (Paramount)
After she's diagnosed with a terminal illness, a shy woman decides to take a European vacation. Directed by Wayne Wang from a script by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman. Stars Queen Latifah with LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton, Giancarlo Esposito, Alicia Witt and Gérard Depardieu. http://www.lastholidaymovie.com/
ON THE OUTS (Kindred Media Group)
Follows the choices made by three young women in Jersey City - a drug dealer, a drug addict and a pregnant teen. Written, directed and produced by Lori Silverbush. Stars Anny Mariano, Judy Marte and Paola Mendoza. http://www.ontheouts.com/
Jan. 27, 2006
ANNAPOLIS (Buena Vista/Disney)
Set against the backdrop of boxing at the Naval Academy, centers on a young man from the wrong side of the tracks whose dream of attending Annapolis becomes a reality. Stars James Franco, Tyrese Gibson and Jordana Brewster. Justin Lin directs from a script by Dave Collard. http://annapolis.movies.com/
BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2 (20th Century Fox)
Martin Lawrence, Elton LeBlanc and Nia Long star in this comedy sequel. FBI agent Malcolm Turner (Lawrence) goes undercover as Big Momma, and works as a nanny for a woman who is under investigation for murder. John Whitesell directs from a script by Don Rhyme. Producers are David T. Friendly, Michael Green and Mark Irwin. http://www.bigmommashouse2.com/
Feb. 3, 2006
SOMETHING NEW (Focus Features)
Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker star with Golden Brooks, Mike Epps, Donald Faison, Taraji P. Henson. Blair Underwood, Alfre Woodard and Wendy Raquel Robinson in this romantic comedy about finding love where it's least expected. Sanaa Hamri directs from a script by Kriss Turner. Stephanie Allain is the executive producer. http://www.somethingnewmovie.net/
Feb. 10, 2006
THROUGH THE FIRE (Cinema Libre)
Documentary detailing the life of NBA star Sebastian Telfair of the Portland Trailblazers from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA. Based on the book, ‘The Jump: Sebastian Telfair and the High Stakes Business of High School Ball.’ From director/producer Jonathan Hock. Produced by Hock Film and distributed theatrically by Cinema Libre and ESPN. From director/producer Jonathan Hock. ttp://www.throughthefiremovie.com/
THE PINK PANTHER (Columbia/Sony)
In the action-packed comedy, Steve Martin plays the bumbling, accident-prone and clueless Inspector Closeau who is on his most important case ever: to track the killer of world famous soccer coach Yves Gluant and the thief of Gluant's priceless diamond ring, "The Pink Panther." Beyonce Knowles co-stars as international pop star Xania, Gluant's girlfriend and one of Closeau's most likely suspects. The cast also includes Kevin Kline, and Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer and Henry Czerny. "The Pink Panther" is an MGM and Columbia Pictures presentation directed by Shawn Levy. The screenplay is by Len Blum and Steve Martin from a story by Len Blum and Michael Saltzman based on characters created by Maurice Richlin and Blake Edwards and on "The Pink Panther" films of Blake Edwards. http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thepinkpanther/
Feb. 17, 2006
FREEDOMLAND (Sony)
When her son disappears and is believed to be dead, a single mother blames an African-American man from the projects for the kidnapping. Samuel L. Jackson and Julianne Moore star. Directed by Joe Roth. http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/freedomland/
DATE MOVIE (Fox Searchlight). Spoof of romantic comedies starring Eddie Griffin, Alyson Hannigan, Adam Campbell and Jennifer Coolidge. Written and directed by Jason Friedberg. http://www.datemoviethemovie.com/
February 24, 2006
DIRTY (Silver Nitrate)
This urban drama tells the story about a day in the life of two corrupt cops going for one final score. Stars Cuba Gooding Jr., and Clifton Collins Jr. The film also stars Cole Hauser, Wyclef Jean (The Fugees), Keith David, Taboo (The Black Eyed Peas), Wood Harris, Lobo Sebastian, Robert La Sardo and Aimee Garcia. The director is Chris Fisher. The film was written by Gil Reavill & Eric Saks and Chris Fisher. The producers are Ash R Shah, David Hillary and Timothy Wayne Peternel. The Executive Producers are Sundip Shah and Barry Brooker. http://www.thedirtymovie.com
MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION (Lions Gate)
An unstoppable force of nature, Madea may have finally taken on more than she can chew. She has just been court ordered to be in charge of a rebellious runaway, her nieces are suffering relationship trouble, and through it all she has to organize her family reunion. As the reunion approaches, secrets are revealed and tensions rise. Madea must use every tactic in her arsenal to not only keep the peace, but keep her family together. The cast includes Tyler Perry, Blair Underwood, Lynn Whitfield, Boris Kodjoe, Henry Simmons, Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Rochelle Aytes, Jenifer Lewis, Keke Palmer, Tangi Miller, Maya Angelou and Cicely Tyson. Written and directed by Tyler Perry. The film is produced by Tyler Perry and Reuben Cannon and executive produced by Mike Paseornek. http://www.madeasfamilyreunionmovie.com/index_flash.php
TSOTSI (Miramax Films)
This Oscar-nominated South African film is a thriller about a ruthless thug who must care for the infant child of a woman he has shot. Stars Presley Chweneyagae and Terry Pheto. From writer/director Gavin Hood from the novel by Athol Fugard. http://www.tsotsimovie.com/
March 3, 2006
16 BLOCKS (Warner Bros.)
Mos Def stars opposite Bruce Willis in this action-packed dramatic thriller. An aging cop (Bruce Willis) is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a
fast-talking witness (Mos Def) from police custody to a courthouse in New York City. There
are however forces at work trying to stop prevent them from making it. David Morse and Alfre Woodard also star.
DAVE CHAPPELLE'S BLOCK PARTY (Focus Features)
A mix of Dave Chappelle's sketch comedy and musical interludes, inspired in part by the 1973 documentary "Wattstax." Party revelers include Mos Def, Wyclef, Kanye West, Big Daddy Kane, Jill Scott, Common and Erykah Badu. Directed by Michel Gondry ("Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind") who also produces. Dave Chappelle stars, writes and produces.
March 17, 2006
STEVE HARVEY: DON'T TRIP - HE AIN'T THROUGH WITH ME YET (Freestyle Releasing)
Steve Harvey in stand-up act filmed live at Bishop TD Jakes' MegaFest.
http://www.steveharvey.com
March 24, 2006
INSIDE MAN (Universal)
Denzel Washington, Clive Owen and Jodie Foster star in this dramatic thriller from director Spike Lee. http://www.theinsideman.net
March 31, 2006
ATL (Warner Bros.)
As four friends prepare for life after high school, different challenges bring about turning points in each of their lives. The dramas unfold and resolve at their local rollerskating rink, Jellybeans. Chris Robinson directs from a script by Gina Prince Bythewood. Screenplay by Tina Gordon Chism, Joe Robert Cole, Antwone Fisher and Gina Prince Bythewood. Producers are Dallas Austin, Jody Gerson, James Lassiter, Will Smith and Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins. http://atlthemovie.warnerbros.com.
LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN (Weinstein Company)
A case of mistaken identity lands a man in the middle of a murder being plotted by one of New York City's biggest crime bosses. Josh Hartnett, Morgan Freeman, Ben Kingsley, Bruce Willis, Lucy Alexis Liu star in the film which is directed by Paul McGuigan.
APRIL 7, 2006
PHAT GIRLZ (Fox Searchlight)
Mo'Nique stars as an aspiring plus size fashion designer who struggles to find love and acceptance. Cast includes Jimmy Jean-Louis, Godfrey, Joyful Drake, Eric Roberts, Jack Noseworthy and Kendra C. Johnson. Written and Directed by Nnegest Likké. Produced by Bobby Newmyer and Steven J. Wolfe.
April 14, 2006
PREACHING TO THE CHOIR (Freestyle Releasing)
a/k/a "On The One"
http://www.preachingtothechoirmovie.com
April 28, 2006
AKEELAH AND THE BEE (Lionsgate)
A young girl from South Los Angeles tries to make it to the National Spelling Bee. Stars Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett and newcomer Keke Palmer. Written and directed by Doug Atchison. The film's producers are Sid Ganis, Nancy Ganis, Michael Romersa, Daniel Llewelyn and Laurence Fishburne; executive producers are Todd Wagner, Mark Cuban, Marc Butan, Helen Sugland and Lionsgate's Michael Burns, Michael Paseornek and Tom Ortenberg.
WAIST DEEP (Focus Features)
Tyrese Gibson stars as an ex-convict who gets tangled up with a gang after his car is hijacked with his son inside. Also stars Meagan Good, The Game, Eric Lane and Larenz Tate. Vondie Curtis Hall writes and directs. Producers are A. Demitrius Brown, Ted Field, Preston L. Holmes, Joe Rosenberg and Michael Weber.
June 14, 2006
THE HEART OF THE GAME (Miramax)
Chris "Ludacris" Bridges narrates.
June 16, 2006
THE FAST & THE FURIOUS 3: TOKYO DRIFT (Universal)
Produced by Neal H. Moritz.
July 14, 2006
LITTLE MAN (Revolution)
A
wannabe dad (Shawn Wayans) mistakes a vertically challenged criminal on
the lam (Marlon Wayans) as his newly adopted son. Also stars Kerry
Washington and Tracy Morgan. Keenen Ivory Wayans is the director,
writer and producer. Also written and produced by Marlon and Shawn
Wayans, and produced by Rick Alvarez.
July 21, 2006
SHADOWBOXER
Directed by Lee Daniels. Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, Macy Gray and Mo'Nique.
July 28, 2006
MIAMI VICE (Universal)
Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell star.
August 11, 2006
STEP UP (Touchstone)
Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Mario, Drew Sidora, Rachel Griffiths and astar along with R&B superstar Mario, Drew Sidora, rap legend Heavy D, Damaine Radcliff, De'Shawn Washington and Academy Award® nominee and Golden Globe® winner Rachel Griffiths
August 18, 2006
SNAKES ON A PLANE (New Line Cinema)
Stars Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies and Nathan Phillips. The film’s ensemble cast also
includes Rachel Blanchard, Flex Alexander, Kenan Thompson, Sunny Mabrey, Elsa Pataky, Lin Shaye, Bobby Cannavale
and David Koechner. Directed by David R. Ellis (“Final Destination 2,”
“Cellular”) and produced by Gary M. Levinsohn (“Saving Private Ryan,”
“The Patriot”), Don Granger (“Timeline”) and Craig Berenson. The film’s
screenplay is by John Heffernan.
August 25, 2006
IDLEWILD (Universal)
Cast includes Outkast's Andre Benjamin and Big Boi, Terrence Howard, Macy Gray, Patti Labelle, Faison Love, Paula Jai Parker, Ving Rhames, Malinda Williams, China Anderson, Karen Dyer, Erika T. Johnson, Angelo Moore
September 15, 2006
GRIDIRON GANG (Columbia Pictures)
Tells the story of juvenile detention camp probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), who, along with another officer, Malcolm Moore (Xzibit), turns a group of hard core teenage felons into a high school football team in four weeks, and in the process, teaches some hard lessons (and learns a few himself) as the kids gain a sense of self-respect and responsibility. Directed by Phil Joanou from a script by Jeff Maguire.
HAVEN (Yari Film Group Releasing)
Written and directed by native
Caymanian Frank E. Flowers, and filmed entirely in the 100-square mile
West Indies paradise, Haven is an edgy, suspenseful ensemble film in
which unconnected lives intersect and ignite a violent chain of events
that turns tranquility into chaos. In an instant, greed collides with
innocence and passion goes up against those who forbid it, and all at
once an idyllic tropical refuge becomes anything but safe. Stars
Orlando Bloom, Agnes Bruckner, Joy Bryant, Stephenn Dillane, Anthony
Mackie, Bill Paxton, Victor Rasuk and Zoe Saldana.
September 27, 2006
THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND (Fox Searchlight) In an incredible twist of fate, a Scottish doctor (James McAvoy) on a Ugandan medical mission becomes irreversibly entangled with one of the world's most barbaric figures: Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker). Also stars Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson.
September 29, 2006
OPEN SEASON (Sony Pictures Animation) The story of a 900 pound domesticated Grizzly bear
named Boog (Martin Lawrence) and a scrawny, one-horned mule deer named
Elliot (Ashton Kutcher), stranded together in the woods during hunting
season. This is the first feature project out of Sony Pictures Animation.
October 20, 2006
RUNNING WITH SCISSORS (Columbia Tristar) The hilarious and poignant feature film based on the personal memoirs of Augusten Burroughs. Growing up in the 1970's, young Augusten (Joseph Cross) was living a middle-class existence with an alcoholic father (Alec Baldwin) and a bipolar mother (Annette Bening), an unpublished poet with delusions of becoming famous. When his parents divorce, Augusten's mother sends him to live with her wildly unorthodox psychiatrist, Dr. Finch (Brian Cox) and his eccentric extended family. "Running with Scissors" chronicles Augusten's survival under the most extraordinary of circumstances. Gabrielle Union co-stars.
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/runningwithscissors/
October 27, 2006
CATCH A FIRE (Focus Features) The story of a South African hero's journey to freedom. The political thriller takes place during the country's turbulent and divided times in the early 1980s, and in the new South Africa of today. Stars Tim Robbins, Derek Luke and Bonnie Henna. Directed by Phillip Noyce from a script by Shawn Slovo.
http://www.catchafiremovie.com
COLOR OF THE CROSS (Nu-Lite Entertainment) This movie examines the final 48 hours of Jesus Christs life before
his capture at Mount Gethsemane. Jean-Claude LaMarre, an accomplished
Haitian-American director/writer/actor, is directing the movie and
also wrote the screenplay. Emmy winning actress Debbi Morgan (Coach
Carter, Woman Thou Art Loosed) plays the role of Mary and TV
personality/ Host Ananda Lewis (MTV, Entertainment Tonight). Producers are Rev. Cecil "Chip" Murray, Jesse Levostre, & Kenneth Halsband.
SAW III (Lionsgate) This Halloween, from Twisted Pictures and Lionsgate comes the latest chapter in the psychologically intense and disturbing horror franchise. "Saw III" stars Shawnee Smith and Tobin Bell. The film is directed by Darren Lynn Bousman ("Saw II"), with story by franchise originators Leigh Whannell and James Wan ("Saw," "Saw II") and screenplay by Whannell. The producers are Mark Burg, Oren Koules and the late Gregg Hoffman, to whom the film will be dedicated. The film is executive produced by James Wan, Leigh Whannell, Peter Block, Jason Constantine, Stacey Testro and Dan Heffner. Lyriq Bent co-stars.
http://www.saw3.com/
November 3, 2006
SHOTTAS (Destination Films and Triumph Films)
From writer/producer/director Cess Silvera, comes the searing drama starring Grammy-nominated reggae recording artist Kymani Marley, Jamaican dancehall star Spragga Benz, Jamaican film and stage star Paul Campbell, and world renowned Grammy-winning performer Wyclef Jean (Be Cool). SHOTTAS had its world premiere at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival.
November 10, 2006
HARSH TIMES (MGM) From the creator of "Training Day" comes "Harsh Times," a gritty look at friendship, loyalty and ambition set on the extremely rough streets of south central Los Angeles. Cast includes Christian Bale, Freddy Rodriguez, Eva Longoria and Terry Crews (“Everybody Hates Chris”).
http://www.harshtimes.com
STRANGER THAN FICTION (Columbia Pictures/Mandate Pictures) An inventive comedy about a novelist (Emma Thompson) struggling to complete her latest, and potentially finest, book — she only has to find a way to kill off her main character, Harold Crick, and she'll be done. Little does she know that Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) is inexplicably alive and well in the real world and suddenly aware of her words. Fiction and reality collide when the bewildered and hilariously resistant Harold hears what she has in mind and realizes he must find a way to change her (and his) ending. Stars Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah and Emma Thompson.
http://www.strangerthanfiction.com
November 17, 2006
BOBBY (The Weinstein Co.) Written and directed by Emilio Estevez, “Bobby” revisits the night Robert F. Kennedy was gunned down at the Ambassador Hotel in 1968. With an incredible ensemble cast portraying fictionalized characters from a cross-section of America, the film follows 22 individuals who are all at the hotel for different purposes but share the common thread of anticipating Kennedy¹s arrival at the primary election night party, which would change their lives forever. This historic night is set against the backdrop of the cultural issues gripping the country at the time, including racism, sexual inequality and class differences. The film features Harry Belafonte, Joy Bryant, Nick Cannon, Emilio Estevez, Laurence Fishburne, Brian Geraghty, Heather Graham, Anthony Hopkins, Helen Hunt, Joshua Jackson, David Krumholtz, Ashton Kutcher, Shia LaBeouf, Lindsay Lohan, William H. Macy, Svetlana Metkina, Demi Moore, Freddy Rodriguez, Martin Sheen, Christian Slater, Sharon Stone, Jacob Vargas, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Elijah Wood.
http://www.bobby-the-movie.com
CASINO ROYALE (Columbia) Daniel Craig stars as "007" James Bond, the smoothest, sexiest, most lethal agent on Her Majesty's Secret Service in "Casino Royale." Based on the first Bond book written by Ian Fleming, the story, which has never been told on film until now, recounts the making of the world's greatest secret agent. Stars Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Jeffrey Wright, Giancarlo Giannini, Caterina Murino, Simon Abkarian, Tobias Menzies, Ivana Milicevic, Clemens Schik, Ludger Pistor, Claudio Santamaria, Isaach de Bankole
http://www.casinoroyalemovie.com
SNOOP DOGG'S HOOD OF HORROR (Xenon) A hip hop horror anthology of three tales of terror told by the Hound
of Hell (Snoop Dogg) that revolve around the residents of an inner-city
neighborhood whose actions determine where they will go in the
afterlife.
Co-stars Danny Trejo, Anson Mount, Brande Roderick, Lin Shaye, Noel
Gugliemi, Pooch Hall, former WCW champion Diamond Dallas Page and
Detroit Piston Tayshaun Prince. The film also stars Ernie Hudson,
Method Man, Daniella Alonso, LA Laker Lamar Odom, NFL stars Teyo
Johnson, Justin Fargas and Glenn Cadrez, as well as Billy Dee Williams
and Jason Alexander. Directed by Academy Award(R) nominee Stacy Title, “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of
Horror” was written by Jonathan McHugh, Tim Sullivan, Chris Kobin and
Jacob Hair. Christopher Tuffin of BloodWorks and Martin Shore of Social
Capital, as well as Ted Chung, McHugh and Sullivan served as producers.
Gordon Steel and John Baca of The Steel Company served as executive
producers, in addition to Snoop Dogg.
www.snoopshoodofhorror.com
November 22, 2006
DÉJÀ VU (Touchstone Pictures) Denzel Washington stars as an FBI agent who has the ability to travel back in time and falls in love with a woman as her murder approaches. A Film by Tony Scott from Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, written by Terry Rossio & Bill Marsilii. Starring Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer, Paula Patton, Bruce Greenwood, Adam Goldberg, Jim Caviezel.
http://www.dejavumovies.com
November 24, 2006
LET'S GO TO PRISON (Universal) Felon John Lyshitski (Dax Shepard) has figured out the best way to get revenge on the now-dead judge who sent him to jail: watch the official's obnoxious son, Nelson Biederman IV (Will Arnett), survive the clink. John strikes gold when Nelson is wrongly convicted of a crime and sent to the pen he used to call home. He gleefully gets sent back to become Nelson's cellmate and to ensure that his new buddy gets the "full treatment." Let the games begin. Lesson #1: the joint's a scary place, so you better make friends fast. Right away, Nelson offends the wrong cons and is sold--by John--to Barry (Chi McBride) for prison snuggling. But just as revenge starts tasting sweet, Nelson becomes Big Man in the Big House and turns the tables on John...changing the rules of his insane game. It's time to shower with thugs, sip toilet wine and sharpen a shiv as the locked-up are set up in "Let's Go To Prison," an uncompromising, no-holds-barred comedy directed by Bob Odenkirk ("Mr. Show") and produced by Carsey-Werner Films and Strike Entertainment. Starring Dax Shepard, Will Arnett, Chi McBride, Dylan Baker, Steve Dahl, David Koechner, Michael Shannon.
http://www.letsgotoprison.com
December 1, 2006
10 ITEMS OR LESS (ThinkFilm)
A two-character comedy in which Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman plays a major movie star whose
pickiness with his projects accounts for a lengthy absence from the
screen. While considering a role as a supermarket manager, he decides
to do some field research at a small ethnic market on the very
outskirts of Los Angeles. Finding himself stranded with no cell phone
or transportation, he meets Paz Vega, the feisty cashier who mans the
store's express register. When she offers to drive him back to
"civilization," this initially mismatched pair discovers common ground,
with the star realizing that his love for people is what drew him to
acting in the first place, and the cashier gaining the confidence to
interview – or as he terms it, to "audition" – for a job that could
change her life. Directed by Brad Silberling.
THE NATIVITY STORY (New Line Cinema)
The
Nativity Story" chronicles the arduous journey of two people, Mary and
Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, and the history-defining birth of
Jesus. This dramatic and compelling story comes to life in a major
motion picture starring Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider) as Mary and
Oscar-nominee Shoreh Aghdashloo ("House of Sand and Fog") and Oscar
Isaac (Syriana) in supporting roles. "The Nativity Story" is directed
by Catherine Hardwicke ("Thirteen," "Lords of Dogtown") from a
screenplay by Mike Rich ("Finding Forrester," "The Rookie").
December 8, 2006
BLOOD DIAMOND (Warner Bros.) Set against the backdrop of the chaos
and civil war that enveloped 1990s Sierra Leone, "Blood Diamond" is the
story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), a South African mercenary,
and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a Mende fisherman. Both men are
African, but their histories and their circumstances are as different
as any can be—until their fates become joined in a common quest to
recover a rare pink diamond that can transform their lives.
http://www.blooddiamondmovie.com
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS (Warner Bros.) It's Christmas Eve and five kids have just been snowed in at the airport -- and there isn't a parent in sight. Unaccompanied Minors follows awkward Spencer (Dyllan Christopher), rich-girl Grace (Gina Mantegna), tomboy Donna (Quinn Shephard), geeky Charlie (Tyler James Williams) and bashful Beef (Brett Kelly) as they try to outwit a disgruntled airport official (Lewis Black) and reunite with their families. Using "borrowed" golf-carts, a canoe on a snow hill and the help of a reluctant flight attendant (Wilmer Valderrama), these kids are about to prove the holidays aren't about where you are, but who you're with.
http://www.unaccompaniedminors.warnerbros.com
Dec. 15
DAYS OF GLORY (The Weinstein Co.)
This World War II film tells the tale of a group of African soldiers who join the French in their fight against the Nazis. Although they passionately battle to defend the motherland, a place they’ve never been, they face inequality and daily humiliation within the French army. These heroes that history forgot won battles throughout Europe before finding themselves alone to defend a small village against a German battalion. Along with winning two top honors at Cannes Film Festival this year—the Best Actor prize which was given to all of the film’s lead actors and the Francois Chalais prize—"Days of Glory" sparked a political firestorm that resulted in France’s decision to raise pensions for over 80,000 veterans. In 2007, as a result of this film, deserving soldiers and widows will finally be paid the same as their French counterparts. This political achievement speaks to the pure power and impact of this moving epic, which will inspire you to remember those who courageously sacrificed their lives. "Days of Glory" stars Sami Bouajila, Jamel Debbouze, Roschdy Zem and Samy Nacéri. It is a French Moroccan Algerian Belgian Co-Production. It is Algeria's official submission for the Academy Awards. **Opens December 15, 2006, LA & NY only, one week only. Wide release scheduled for early 2007**
ERAGON (20th Century Fox) Based on the best-selling novel, this epic fantasy-adventure centers on a young man named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power, discovering that he alone has the power to save – or destroy – an Empire. Starring Edward Speleers, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Guillory, Robert Carlyle, Djimon Hounsou, Garrett Hedlund, John Malkovich.
http://www.eragonmovie.com
HOME OF THE BRAVE (MGM) From Academy Award-winner Irwin Winkler comes "Home of the Brave," the story of four American soldiers nearing the end of their tours of duty in Iraq. Shortly after learning their unit will soon return home, they are sent on one final humanitarian mission to bring medical supplies to a remote Iraqi village. The unit is ambushed and takes heavy losses. The surviving troops suffer both physical and psychological injuries. Now, as they return to the United States, four soldiers must face memories of the past as they look towards the future and return to civilian life. These are their stories. "Home of the Brave" is about hope and courage and the impact of war on both the individuals who fight it and the people close to them. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Brian Presley, Christina Ricci, Chad Michael Murray.
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS (Columbia Pictures)
Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five-year-old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with no where to go. When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, including living in shelters, in pursuit of his dream of a better life for the two of them. Directed by Gabriele Muccino from a script by Steven Conrad. Thandie Newton and Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (Will’s son) also star.
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thepursuitofhappyness/index.html
December 22, 2006
CHARLOTTE'S WEB (Paramount) The classic story of loyalty, trust, and sacrifice comes to life in this live-action adaptation. Voice stars: Dakota Fanning, Julia Roberts, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Oprah Winfrey, Cedric the Entertainer, André Benjamin, Thomas Haden Church, Robert Redford, Reba McEntire, Kathy Bates.
http://www.charlottewebmovie.com
DREAMGIRLS (DreamWorks)
The big screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical Set in the turbulent late 1960s and early 1970s, "Dreamgirls" follows the rise of a trio of women – Effie (Jennifer Hudson), Deena Jones (Beyonce Knowles) and Lorrell Robinson (Anika Noni Rose) – who have formed a promising girl group called The Dreamettes. At a talent competition, they are discovered by an ambitious manager named Curtis Taylor, Jr. (Jamie Foxx), who offers them the opportunity of a lifetime: to become the back-up singers for headliner James "Thunder" Early (Eddie Murphy) who is managed by Marty Madison (Danny Glover). Curtis gradually takes control of the girls' look and sound, eventually giving them their own shot in the spotlight as The Dreams. That spotlight, however, begins to narrow in on Deena, finally pushing the less attractive Effie out altogether. Though the Dreams become a cross-over phenomenon, they soon realize that the cost of fame and fortune may be higher than they ever imagined. Bill Condon is directing the film version, from a screenplay he adapted from the stage musical's original book by Tom Eyen.
http://www.dreamworks.com/dreamgirls
EVAN ALMIGHTY (Universal) Steve Carell reprises his role as Evan Baxter -- the polished, preening newscaster of the first film -- who finds himself the next one anointed by God (Morgan Freeman) to accomplish a holy mission. Wanda Sykes also stars.
ROCKY BALBOA (Columbia) The greatest underdog story of our time is back for one final round of the Academy Award-winning "Rocky" franchise, former heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa steps out of retirement and back into the ring, pitting himself against a new rival in a dramatically different era. After a virtual boxing match declares Rocky Balboa the victor over current champion Mason "The Line" Dixon, the legendary fighter's passion and spirit are reignited. But when his desire to fight in small, regional competitions is trumped by promoters calling for a rematch of the cyber-fight, Balboa must weigh the mental and physical risks of a high profile exhibition match against his need to be in the ring. Written and directed by Sylvester Stallone who also stars along with Burt Young, Milo Ventimiglia, Tony Burton, James Francis Kelly III, Antonio Tarver, Geraldine Hughes.
http://www.rockythemovie.com, http://www.rockybalboablog.com
WE ARE MARSHALL (Warner Bros.) tells an inspiring true story set in Huntington, West Virginia, a small town steeped in the rich tradition of college football. For decades, players, coaches, fans and families have come together to cheer on Marshall University's "Thundering Herd." For this team and this community, Marshall football is more than just a sport, it's a way of life. But on a fateful night in 1970, while traveling back to Huntington after a game in North Carolina, 75 members of Marshall's football team and coaching staff were killed in a plane crash. As those left behind struggled to cope with the devastating loss of their loved ones, the grieving families found hope and strength in the leadership of Jack Lengyel, a young coach who was determined to rebuild Marshall's football program and in the process helped to heal a community. Directed by McG from a script by Jamie Linden. Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, David Strathairn, Ian McShane, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, January Jones, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Huntley Ritter, Kate Mara.
http://www.wearemarshall-themovie.com
December 29, 2006
CHILDREN OF MEN (Universal) "Children of Men" envisages a world one generation from now that has fallen into anarchy on the heels of an infertility defect in the population. The world's youngest citizen has just died at 18, and humankind is facing the likelihood of its own extinction. Set against a backdrop of London torn apart by violence and warring nationalistic sects, "Children of Men" follows disillusioned bureaucrat Theo (Clive Owen) as he becomes an unlikely champion of Earth's survival. When the planet's last remaining hope is threatened, this reluctant activist is forced to face his own demons and protect her from certain peril. Directed and co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," "Y tu mamá también"), "Children of Men" also stars Julianne Moore as the leader of an underground opposition group and Michael Caine as Jasper. Also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor. The film is produced by Marc Abraham & Eric Newman ("Spy Game," "Dawn of the Dead"), Hilary Shor & Tony Smith ("Eye of the Beholder," "Beautopia") and Iain Smith ("Alexander," "Cold Mountain"). It is adapted for the screen by Cuarón and Timothy J. Sexton ("Live from Baghdad").
http://www.childrenofmen.net, http://www.thehumanprojectlives.org
December 2006 (Exact date TBA)
HOLLA (Lionsgate)
Monica St John, star of the popular sit-com "Baby Gurl" and
six of her closest friends stuff into her SUV and head for a weekend
escape at Camp Diamond Creek, a remote cabin in the mountains. Along
the way, the gang spots Monica's boyfriend Dwayne's ex-con cousin Troy
hitch-hiking and reluctantly picks him up. As the gang arrives at the
cabin, Monica's agent alsoarrives uninvited with his date hoping to convince
Monica to renew her contract. Soon after the gang settles in, Dwayne
proposes to Monica and the gang plans a small celebration. Troy is sent
for a bottle of champagne from the kitchen. While away, a news story
implicates Troy in connection with a brutal murder. Dwayne tries to reassure
the gang that Troy isn't capable of murder. Just as Dwayne professes
Troy's innocence, the lights go out and folks start dying. Is it Troy
the convict, Greg the agent, Dwayne the boyfriend, or one of the "hater" friends? Who knows. . . who's next? Cast includes Shelli Boone, Young Sir, Charles F.Porter, Michael Bergin, Kimberly
Barnett, Robbyne Manning, Tionne Williams, Brandon Phillips, Kali Hawk,
Melissa-Anne Davenport, Tommy Morgan Jr. Directed by H.M. Coakley from a script by Byron Taylor and H.M Coakley, based on a story by Camille
Irons Coakley
http://hollathemovie.com/
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