Valentine’s Day: An all-star ensemble cast comes together in “Valentine’s Day,” which follows the intertwining storylines of a diverse group of Los Angelenos as they navigate their way through romance and heartbreak over the course of one Valentine’s Day. Couples and singles experience the pinnacles and pitfalls of finding, keeping or ending relationships in a day in the life of love.

Invictus: The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa’s underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.

The Spy Next Door: THE SPY NEXT DOOR stars Jackie Chan as Bob Ho, an undercover CIA superspy who decides to give up his career in espionage to settle down with his next-door neighbor and girlfriend, Gillian (Amber Valletta). But Bob has one more mission to complete before Gillian agrees to marry him: winning over her three opinionated kids.

When Gillian suddenly has to leave town, Bob volunteers to babysit the children so he can earn their approval. But when one of the kids mistakenly downloads a top-secret formula from his computer, Bob’s archenemy, a Russian terrorist, moves in for the attack, forcing Bob to juggle the roles of spy and prospective stepfather in the most challenging mission of his career!

Extraordinary Measures: Inspired by a true story, this drama is centered on the efforts of John and Aileen Crowley to find a researcher who might have a cure for their two children’s rare genetic disorder. From the Academy Award® winning screenwriter of Chocolat and Producers of Erin Brockovich! Based on the Wall Street Journal article and subsequent book, “The Cure”, by Pulitzer Prize – winning writer Geeta Anand.

The Messenger: Partnered with a hard-line officer Tony Stone (Academy Award® Nominee Woody Harrelson), Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma) plays a battle-scarred war hero home from Iraq and newly assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. He faces this formidable mission while seeking comfort and healing back on the home front when he falls for the wife of a fallen soldier (2-Time Academy Award nominee Samantha Morton).

THE BOOK OF ELI

In theatres on January 15
(Alcon/Warner Bros. Pictures)

Directors: The Hughes Brothers

Writer: Gary Whitta

Producers: Joel Silver, Denzel Washington, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, David Valdes

Executive Producers: Steve Richards, Susan Downey, Erik Olsen

Cast: Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals,Frances de la Tour, Michael Gambon, Evan Jones, Joe Pingue, Tom Waits

Action Adventure. In the not-too-distant future, across the wasteland of what was once America, a lone warrior must fight to bring civilization the knowledge that could be the key to its redemption.

This film has been rated R for some brutal violence and language.

EDGE OF DARKNESS

In theatres on January 29
(Warner Bros. Pictures)

Director: Martin Campbell

Writers: William Monahan and Andrew Bovell

Based on the original television series written by Troy Kennedy Martin

Producers: Graham King, Tim Headington, Michael Wearing

Executive Producers:  Daniel Rissner, David M. Thompson, Suzanne Warren,Gail Lyon, E. Bennett Walsh

Cast: Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Bojana Novakovic, Shawn Roberts

Suspense Thriller. “Edge of Darkness” is an emotionally charged thriller set at the intersection of politics and big business. Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson) is a veteran homicide detective for the Boston Police Department and a single father. When his only child, twenty-four year old Emma (Bojana Novakovic), is murdered on the steps of his home, everyone assumes that he was the target. But he soon suspects otherwise, and embarks on a mission to find out about his daughter’s secret life and her killing.  His investigation leads him into a dangerous looking-glass world of corporate cover-ups, government collusion and murder – and to shadowy government operative Darius Jedburgh (Ray Winstone), who has been sent in to clean up the evidence.  Craven’s solitary search for answers about his daughter’s death transforms into an odyssey of emotional discovery and redemption.

This film has been rated R for strong bloody violence and language.

VALENTINE’S DAY

In theatres on February 12
(New Line Cinema)

Director:  Garry Marshall

Writers: Katherine Fugate

Story by Katherine Fugate and Abby Kohn & Marc Silverstein

Producers: Mike Karz, Wayne Rice

Executive Producers: Toby Emmerich, Samuel J. Brown, Michael Disco, Diana Pokorny

Cast: Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Eric Dane, Patrick Dempsey,Hector Elizondo, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway,Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah, Taylor Lautner, George Lopez, Shirley MacLaine,Emma Roberts, Julia Roberts, Taylor Swift

Romantic Comedy. “Valentine’s Day” follows the intertwining storylines of a group of Los Angelinos as they find their way through romance over the course of one Valentine’s Day.

This film has been rated PG-13 for some sexual material and brief partial nudity.

COP OUT

In theatres on February 26
(Warner Bros. Pictures)

Director: Kevin Smith

Writers: Robb Cullen & Mark Cullen

Producers: Marc Platt, Polly Johnsen, Michael Tadross

Executive Producers: Adam Siegel, Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen

Cast: Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, Adam Brody, Kevin Pollak, Guillermo Díaz, Seann William Scott,Jason Lee, Ana de la Reguera

Crime Comedy. Two longtime NYPD partners on the trail of a stolen, rare, mint-condition baseball card find themselves up against a merciless, memorabilia-obsessed gangster.  Jimmy (Bruce Willis) is the veteran detective whose missing collectible is his only hope to pay for his daughter’s upcoming wedding, and Paul (Tracy Morgan) is his “partner-against-crime” whose preoccupation with his wife’s alleged infidelity makes it hard for him to keep his eye on the ball.

HUBBLE 3D

Exclusively in IMAX on March 19
(IMAX)

Director: Toni Myers

Writer:   Story by Toni Myers

Producer:  Toni Myers

Executive Producer: Graeme Ferguson

Documentary Adventure. Through the power of IMAX® 3D, Hubble 3D  will enable moviegoers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history.  The seventh film from the award-winning IMAX® Space Team, Hubble 3D will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.

CLASH OF THE TITANS

In theatres on March 26
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures)

Director: Louis Leterrier

Writers: Travis Beacham and Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi

Producers:  Basil Iwanyk, Kevin De La Noy

Executive Producers: Richard D. Zanuck, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, William Fay

Cast: Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Alexa Davalos, Jason Flemyng,Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson

Action Fantasy. In “Clash of the Titans,” the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods.  But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world.  Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld.  With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth.  Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds.  Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny.

THE LOSERS

In theatres on April 9
(Dark Castle Entertainment)

Director: Sylvain White

Writers: Peter Berg and James Vanderbilt

Based upon characters appearing in magazines published by DC Comics

Producers: Joel Silver, Akiva Goldsman

Executive Producers: Peter Berg, Kerry Foster, Stuart Besser, Steve Richards

Cast: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoë Saldana, Chris Evans, Idris Elba, Columbus Short, Holt McCallany,Óscar Jaenada, Jason Patric

Action Thriller. An explosive tale of double cross and revenge, “The Losers” centers upon the members of an elite U.S. Special Forces unit sent into the Bolivian jungle on a search and destroy mission.  The team—Clay, Jensen, Roque, Pooch and Cougar —find themselves the target of a lethal betrayal instigated from inside by a powerful enemy known only as Max.  Presumed dead, the group makes plans to even the score when they’re joined by the mysterious Aisha, a beautiful operative with her own agenda.  Working together, they must remain deep undercover while tracking the heavily-guarded Max, a ruthless man bent on embroiling the world in a new high-tech global war.

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

In theatres on April 30
(New Line Cinema)

Director:  Sam Bayer

Writers: Wesley Strick and Eric Heisserer

Story by Wesley Strick

Producers: Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller

Executive Producers: Robert Shaye, Michael Lynne, Mike Drake

Cast: Jackie Earle Haley, Kyle Gallner, Rooney Mara, Katie Cassidy, Thomas Dekker, Kellan Lutz

Horror. Freddy Krueger (Jackie Earle Haley) returns in “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” a contemporary re-imagining of the horror classic.  A group of suburban teenagers share one common bond: they are all being stalked by Freddy Krueger, a horribly disfigured killer who hunts them in their dreams.  As long as they stay awake, they can protect one another…but when they sleep, there is no escape.

SEX AND THE CITY 2

In theatres on May 28
(New Line Cinema/Village Roadshow Pictures)

Director: Michael Patrick King

Writers: Michael Patrick King

Based on the TV series created by Darren Star

Based on characters from the book by Candace Bushnell

Producers: Michael Patrick King, John Melfi, Sarah Jessica Parker, Darren Star

Executive Producers: Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Marcus Viscidi

Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth, David Eigenberg,Evan Handler, Jason Lewis, Mario Cantone, Willie Garson

Romantic Comedy. Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda take another bite out of the Big Apple in the sequel to the 2008 summer blockbuster.

JONAH HEX

In theatres on June 18
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures)

Director: Jimmy Hayward

Writers: Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor

Producers: Akiva Goldsman, Andrew Lazar

Executive Producers: Matt Le Blanc, John Goldstone, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni,William Fay, Ravi Mehta

Cast: Josh Brolin, John Malkovich, Megan Fox, Michael Fassbender, Will Arnett, Michael Shannon

Adventure Thriller. Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin) is a scarred drifter and bounty hunter of last resort, a tough and stoic gunslinger who can track down anyone…and anything.  Having survived death, Jonah’s violent history is steeped in myth and legend, and has left him with one foot in the natural world and one on the “other side.”  His only human connection is with Leila (Megan Fox), whose life in a brothel has left her with scars of her own.  But Jonah’s past is about to catch up with him when the U.S. military makes him an offer he can’t refuse: in exchange for his freedom from the warrants on his head, he must track down and stop the dangerous terrorist Quentin Turnbull (John Malkovich).  But Turnbull, who is gathering an army and preparing to unleash Hell, is also Jonah’s oldest enemy and will stop at nothing until Jonah is dead.  Based on the legendary graphic novel, “Jonah Hex” is an epic adventure thriller about one man’s personal quest for redemption against the vast canvas of the battle between good and evil.

INCEPTION

In theatres and IMAX on July 16
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures)

Director: Christopher Nolan

Writer: Christopher Nolan

Producers: Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan

Executive Producer: Chris Brigham

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard,Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Michael Caine

Sci-Fi Action. “Inception” is a contemporary sci-fi actioner set within the architecture of the mind.

CATS & DOGS: REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE

In theatres on July 30
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Village Roadshow Pictures)

Director: Brad Peyton

Writers: Ron J. Friedman & Steve Bencich

Based on characters created by John Requa & Glenn Ficarra

Producers:  Andrew Lazar, Polly Johnsen

Executive Producers: Brent O’Connor, Bruce Berman

Cast: Christina Applegate, Michael Clarke Duncan, Neil Patrick Harris, Sean Hayes, James Marsden, Bette Midler, Nick Nolte, Joe Pantoliano, Katt Williams, Chris O’Donnell, Jack McBrayer,    Fred Armisen, Paul Rodriguez

Comedy. In the age-old battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Kitty Galore, formerly an agent for cat spy organization MEOWS, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical plan to not only bring her canine enemies to heel, but take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post.  Faced with this unprecedented threat, cats and dogs will be forced to join forces for the first time in history in an unlikely alliance to save themselves – and their humans -  in “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” a comedy that blends live action with state-of-the-art puppetry and computer animation.  It’s time for the fur to fly.

THE LOTTERY TICKET

In theatres in August
(Alcon/Warner Bros. Pictures)

Director: Erik White

Writer:  Abdul Williams

Producers:  Mark Burg, Oren Koules, Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Matt Alvarez

Executive Producers: Ice Cube, Timothy M. Bourne, Steven P. Wegner

Cast: Bow Wow, Ice Cube, Brandon T. Jackson, Naturi Naughton, Keith David, Charles Q. Murphy,Loretta Devine, Terry Crews

Comedy. Kevin Carson (Bow Wow), a young man living in the projects, wins $370 million in a nationwide lottery.  When his opportunistic neighbors discover he has the winning ticket in his possession, Kevin must survive their greedy and sometimes even threatening actions over a three-day holiday weekend before he can claim his prize.

THE TOWN

In theatres on September 10
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures)

Director: Ben Affleck

Writers: Peter Craig and Ben Affleck & Aaron Stockard

Based on the book Prince of Thieves: A Novel by Chuck Hogan

Producers: Graham King, Basil Iwanyk

Executive Producers: David Crockett, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, William Fay

Cast: Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Pete Postlethwaite

Crime Drama. Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) is an unrepentant criminal, the de facto leader of a group of ruthless bank robbers who pride themselves in stealing what they want and getting out clean. With no real attachments, Doug never has to fear losing anyone close to him.  But that all changed on the gang’s latest job, when they briefly took a hostage—bank manager, Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall). Though they let her go unharmed, Claire is nervously aware that the robbers know her name…and where she lives. But she lets her guard down when she meets an unassuming and rather charming man named Doug…not realizing that he is the same man who only days earlier had terrorized her. The instant attraction between them gradually turns into a passionate romance that threatens to take them both down a dangerous, and potentially deadly, path.

FLIPPED

In theatres Fall
(Castle Rock Entertainment)

Director: Rob Reiner

Writers: Rob Reiner & Andrew Scheinman

Based on the novel by Wendelin Van Draanen

Producers: Rob Reiner, Alan Greisman

Executive Producers: Martin Shafer, Liz Glotzer, David Siegel

Cast: Madeline Carroll, Rebecca De Mornay, Anthony Edwards, John Mahoney, Callan McAuliffe,Penelope Ann Miller, Aidan Quinn, Kevin Weisman

Coming-of-Age Romantic Comedy. When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows it’s love.  But Bryce isn’t so sure.  Girl-phobic and easily embarrassed, young Bryce does everything he can to keep his outspoken wannabe girlfriend at arm’s length… for the next six years, which isn’t easy since they go to the same school and live across the street from each other.  But if Juli finally looks away, will it be Bryce’s turn to be dazzled?  “Flipped” takes Bryce and Juli from grade school to junior high, through triumph and disaster, family drama and first love, as they make the discoveries that will define who they are – and who they are to each other.

GUARDIANS OF GA’HOOLE

In theatres and IMAX on September 24
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Village Roadshow Pictures)

Director: Zack Snyder

Writers: Emil Stern and John Orloff

Based on the novels by Kathryn Lasky

Producer: Zareh Nalbandian

Executive Producers: Donald De Line, Deborah Snyder, Lionel Wigram, Kathryn Lasky,Bruce Berman

Cast: Emily Barclay, Abbie Cornish, Emilie de Ravin, Ryan Kwanten, Jay Laga’aia, Miriam Margolyes, Helen Mirren, Sam Neill, Richard Roxburgh, Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham

Fantasy Adventure. Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder makes his animation debut with the fantasy family adventure “Guardians of Ga’Hoole,” based on the beloved books by Kathryn Lasky.  The film follows Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father’s epic stories of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole, a mythic band of winged warriors who had fought a great battle to save all of owlkind from the evil Pure Ones.  While Soren dreams of someday joining his heroes, his older brother, Kludd, scoffs at the notion, and yearns to hunt, fly and steal his father’s favor from his younger sibling. But Kludd’s jealousy has terrible consequences—causing both owlets to fall from their treetop home and right into the talons of the Pure Ones. Now it is up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave young owls.  Together they soar across the sea and through the mist to find the Great Tree, home of the legendary Guardians of Ga’Hoole—Soren’s only hope of defeating the Pure Ones and saving the owl kingdoms.

GOING THE DISTANCE

In theatres on October 8
(New Line Cinema)

Director: Nanette Burstein

Writer: Geoff LaTulippe

Producers:  Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot, Garrett Grant

Executive Producers: Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Michael Disco

Cast: Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Ron Livingston, Jim Gaffigan,Kelli Garner, Rob Riggle, Christina Applegate

Romantic Comedy. Erin and Garrett are good together—even when they’re apart.  When aspiring journalist Erin (Drew Barrymore) moves to San Francisco to finish her last year of school, boyfriend Garrett (Justin Long), an assistant music scout, stays in Manhattan to pursue his ambitions and wait on that promotion he’s been promised. With a webcam connection and frequent flier miles, the two gamely navigate the pitfalls and miscommunications of their bi-coastal romance, dodging bad advice from friends and some predatory singles who won’t take “taken” for an answer.  But when it seems their wait is almost over, Erin scores her dream job in California just as Garrett’s career heats up in New York.  The big breaks they’ve been hoping for could break them up for good…unless their love can truly go the distance.

PRISONERS

In theatres Fall
(Alcon/Warner Bros. Pictures)

Director: Antoine Fuqua

Writer: Aaron Guzikowski

Producers: Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Kira Davis, Adam Kolbrenner

Executive Producers:  Robyn Meisinger, John Starke, Ed McDonnell, Stephen Levinson

Cast: TBA

Suspense Thriller. A desperate father turns vigilante and abducts the man he suspects is behind the disappearance of his eight year old daughter and her best friend, after cops fail to find the little girls and release the suspect.

DUE DATE

In theatres on November 5
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures)

Director: Todd Phillips

Writers: Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland and Adam Sztykiel & Todd Phillips

Story by Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland

Producers: Todd Phillips, Dan Goldberg

Executive Producers:  Scott Budnick, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, William Fay, Susan Downey

Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Alan Arkin

Comedy. Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) is an expectant first-time father whose wife’s due date is a mere five days away.  As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from Atlanta to be at her side for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when a chance encounter with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan—on what turns out to be a cross-country road trip that will ultimately destroy several cars, numerous friendships and Peter’s last nerve.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 1

In theatres and IMAX on November 19
(Warner Bros. Pictures)

Director: David Yates

Writers: Steve Kloves

Based on the novel Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

Producers: David Heyman,  David Barron

Executive Producer: Lionel Wigram

Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Bill Nighy, John Hurt,Rhys Ifans, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Imelda Staunton, Jason Isaacs,Miranda Richardson, Warwick Davis, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Brendan Gleeson,Ciarán Hinds, Timothy Spall, David Thewlis, Julie Walters, Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright,Jamie Campbell Bower, Richard Griffiths, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, Fiona Shaw,Helen McCrory, David O’Hara, Natalia Tena

Fantasy Adventure. The final chapter of the Harry Potter film series begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione leave Hogwarts behind and set out to find and destroy the Horcruxes—the secret to Voldemort’s power and immortality.

HEREAFTER

In theatres Holiday
(Warner Bros. Pictures)

Director: Clint Eastwood

Writer: Peter Morgan

Producers: Clint Eastwood, Kathleen Kennedy, Robert Lorenz

Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Peter Morgan, Tim Moore

Cast: Matt Damon, Cécile De France

Drama. “Hereafter” tells the story of three people who are touched by death in different ways.  George (Matt Damon) is a blue-collar American who has a special connection to the afterlife.  On the other side of the world, Marie (Cécile De France), a French journalist, has a near-death experience that shakes her reality.  And when Marcus, a London schoolboy, loses the person closest to him, he desperately needs answers.  Each on a path in search of the truth, their lives will intersect, forever changed by what they believe might—or must—exist in the hereafter.

YOGI BEAR

In theatres on December 17
(Warner Bros. Pictures)

Director: Eric Brevig

Writers: Jeffrey Ventimilia & Joshua Sternin and Brad Copeland

Producers: Donald De Line, Karen Rosenfelt

Executive Producers: Jim Dyer, Andrew Haas, Lee Berger

Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Anna Faris, Tom Cavanagh, T.J. Miller, Andrew Daly

Live-Action/CG Animated Adventure in 3D. Everyone’s favorite pic-a-nic basket-stealing bear comes to the big screen in “Yogi Bear.”  Jellystone Park has been losing business, so greedy Mayor Brown decides to shut it down and sell the land.  That means families will no longer be able to experience the natural beauty of the outdoors — and, even worse, Yogi and Boo Boo will be tossed out of the only home they’ve ever known.  Faced with his biggest challenge ever, Yogi must prove that he really is “smarter than the average bear” as he and Boo Boo join forces with their old nemesis Ranger Smith to find a way to save Jellystone Park from closing forever.

LIFE AS WE KNOW IT

In theatres on December 22
(Warner Bros. Pictures)

Director: Greg Berlanti

Writers: Ian Deitchman & Kristin Rusk Robinson

Producers: Barry Josephson, Paul Brooks

Executive Producers: Norm Waitt, Scott Niemeyer, Denise Di Novi, Katherine Heigl,Nancy Heigl

Cast: Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas, Christina Hendricks, Jean Smart

Romantic Comedy. Holly Berenson (Katherine Heigl) is an up-and-coming caterer and Eric Messer (Josh Duhamel) is a promising network sports director.  After a disastrous first date, the only thing they have in common is their dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter, Sophie.  But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in the world, Holly and Messer are forced to put their differences aside.  Juggling career ambitions and competing social calendars, they’ll have to find some common ground while living under one roof.

We have 50 admit-two passes for the screening on Monday, December 7 at 7:30 PM at the AMC Studio. We are making this giveaway special. In honor of the admirable Clint Eastwood we would like you to share your favorite Clint Eastwood film.  Whether it be from his directing or performance we want you to share your pick and why that is your choice. Winners will be chosen on December 3. The winners will receive an email with instructions on how to print out their pass. Make sure to bring the pass with you to the screening. Be sure to get there early. These screenings are overbooked to fill every seat. Only ONE entry per email address. Only eligible for Kansas/Missouri metro area residents. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

INVICTUS

From director Clint Eastwood, “Invictus” tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon), to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa’s underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match. Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Spyglass Entertainment, a Revelations Entertainment/Mace Neufeld production, a Malpaso production, “Invictus,” starring Oscar® winners Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby,” “The Dark Knight”) and Matt Damon (“Good Will Hunting,” the “Bourne” franchise).

Release Date: Friday, December 11, 2009

MPAA Rating: THIS FILM IS RATED PG-13 FOR BRIEF STRONG LANGUAGE.

Clint Eastwood’s best work was in…

Boyd: Dirty Harry

Pamela: Grand Trino

Susan: million dollar baby

Jeremy: Changeling. It never hurts to have some eye candy like Angelina in your film.

Judy: the Good, Bad, and Ugly

Lynn: Gran Torino

Ted: The Ded Pool

Martha: Million Dollar Baby

Tina: Play Mystey For Me

Zach: Dirty Harry

Patty: Bridges of Madison County and Gran Torino

Ryan: In the Line of Fire

Vicky: “Any which way you can”

Kelley: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Allegra: Million Dollar Baby

Phil: Kelly’s Heros

Ben: His recent directing of films have been some of his best work… I’ll have to stick with Million Dollar Baby as my top pick.

Elissa: I loved him in Gran Torino He still has it!

Shereka: Dirty Harry

A.D.: Gran Trino

Chirsty: Million Dollar Baby

Larry: Gran Torino

Martha: Grand Torino

Bryan: Space Cowboys

Marie: The Outlaw Josey Wales

Grace: Letters from Iwo Jima

Mitchell: Gran Torino

Gregory: Unforgiven

Kim: Dirty Harry

Dave: Grand Trinio

Maxine: Gran Torino. He showed a tender side to his tough guy exterior.

Michelle: His newest Grand Torino, he is a great actor and often even better at making movies than in acting in them…

Robert: Dirty Harry

Mike: Million Dollar Baby

RJ: gran torino

Robin: million dollar baby as a director/Gran Torino as both!

Tosha: Paint Your Wagon

David: The Unforgiven

Emily: Million Dollar Baby

CJ: Grand Trinio

Matt: Dirty Harry

Gregory: Dirty Harry, “Make my day.”

Jenna: Million Dollar Baby

Brett: Every Which Way But Loose

Dana: Bridges of Madison County was my favorite movie starring Clint Eastwood. I’ve had a crush on him since he was a cowboy on the TV series Rawhide. That dates me certainly, but I’ve seen all his movies. It was nice to see him play a role where he wasn’t shooting a gun! : )

William: million dollar baby how he takes hillary swank in as if she is family and took care of her even though he was teaching her to box.

Cheryl: gran tarino……i loved how he took the boy under his wing and protected him and gave him his prized possession his gran torino.

Edwina: million dollar baby….I love how hard he was and then how soft he got and basically became her family and took care of her as if she was his own daughter.

C: Gran Trinio

Darlene: Mystic River

Vicki: The Outlaw Josey Wales

Ron: Unforgiven

Laurie: Gran Torino — directing and acting

Jo: DIRTY HARRY

CJ: Gran Trinio

Lakeisha: million doller baby. loved it!

DK: I appreciated the historical prospective that he provided in the Changeling

Lynn: Dirty Harry

John: Gran Torino.

Doris: Gran Torino

John: Iwo Jima movies

D John: Dirty Harry

Suzanne: Gran Torino I thought it was a really good movie

Larry: Gran Torino I thought the acting was great and the story line was good.

Kelsey: Mystic River!

Phil: Unforgiven as the rugged man who had to do his duty.

Eduardo: I think that some of his best work so far is the grandturino.

Bruce: I would have to say by far, Letters from Iwo Jima really stood out from amongst his extensive body of work. I know it was a two sided story with the other side being told through the movie Flag of Our fathers, but this one shined bright as it gave an often stark look at war and how it was seen through the eyes of the Japanese.

Jill: Honkey Tonk Man… he is AMAZING at the end of that film… a kind, messed up man, who you wanted to hate, but grew to love… and the movie was with his son. LOVED his work in that movie… and he sang! =)

Stefan: Million Dollar baby !!!!!!!!!!!

Jeremy: Dirty Harry

Carrie: gran torino!!!

Dean: As director, “Mystic River”.

Paula: Grand Torino

Drahomira: Dirty Harry

Danielle: Dirty Harry

Elizabeth: Million Dollar Baby. It was a knockout

A.D.: Grand Trinio

Penny: Dirty Harry

Teri: any movie he’s done. He’s so very talented!!!

LaTashia: Dirty Harry.

Susan: million dollar baby

Milack: Gran Torino

Chris: Dirty Harry

Mike: Million Dollar Baby

Tyler: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Dave: Gran Trinino

RJ: Bloodwork and Gran Torino

Asleigh: A Perfect World.

Thomas: Dirty Harry. Make my Day and give me a screening pass.

Sharon: Play Misty for Me. Best Thriller

Sharon: dirty harry

Kim: Gran Torino

Saundra: Million Dollar Baby

Lawrence: Play Misty for me

Martha: Million Dollar Baby

Earnestine: The good The bad The Ugly

Scott: Every Which Way But Loose

Pete: THE 3 SPAGETTI WESTERNS … REAL GOOD
STUFF …

Judy: The good, Bad and the Ugly

Kyle: Million Dollar Baby. Good movie, very good movie. I really enjoyed it.

Todd: Play Misty for Me

Nancy: Changeling

Amber: Rawhide. I remember watching that when I was a little girl. I loved it!!

Raysa: Grand Tarino

Diana: Gran Torino

Luke: Dirty Harry! Duh!!!

Diana: Grand Torino- He played such a diverse character- not used to seeing him play that kind of bad boy, used to seeing him as a cowboy or some other rough neck, outstanding work.

Nik: Dirty Harry

Shelley: Unforgiven

Christy: Million Dollar Baby

Martha: Dirty Harry

Charles: Unforgiven

Bridget: Dirty Dozen

Shaunta: Grand Terino

Amar: Million Dollar Baby

Levera: Dirty Harry because he kick butt

Rachel: Gran Torino. He was so haunting and amazing!!!

Amanada: His best work was in Gran Torino. That movie was amazing and he was the reason why it was.

Lauren: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

John: I have to divide my answer into categories. I think Mr. Eastwood’s (total respect for the man) best acting was his last role in Gran Torino. It was a believable character that required different emotions, come on he actually sheds a tear in that film..
His best directing job was Letters from Iwo Jima, that was a brilliant idea and a fantastic film.
The first R rated film that I saw was Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. I went with my Dad who was embarrassed about the sex scenes in that movie. I was 14 and back then did not go to the movies very often.

Dave: Grand Trinio

Robert: Dirty Harry, without a doubt.

Diane: Dirty Harry

Harriet: Gran Torino because his character was tough, yet he had a super nice side that helped to very great kids make it through bad neighborhood.

Khadijah: I’m not that old and really haven’t got into all that yet but I did like Gran Torino , Million Dollar Baby, and my moms turned me on to Dirty Harry, Letters to Iwo Jimo. Those are a few GREAT works, Jo…

Jonna: Million Dollar Baby – Just a great movie all the way around.

Pamela: Every movie he has done

Michelle: Grand Torino

John: In the Line of Fire. He used all of his best acting traits to make the character come to life.

Tyler: dirty hairy

RJ: bloodwork…although he did extremely well in gran torino.

Nathan: dirty hary

Amy: Dirty Harry. All of them. Loved him then and love him now. Enjoy sharing with my sons!

Peggy: Gran Torino

Virginia: The Bridges of Madison County – a real tear jerker. even reading the book made me cry!

Virginia: Gran Torino – best old fart ever!

Ginny: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly – best spaghetti western ever!

Virginia: Dirty Harry – cool cop!

Ginny: “Million Dollar Baby” – great acting & directing. Really brought out the best in Hillary Swank.

Jon: Unforgiven. No question.

Paul: Gran Torino (2008)

Isaac: Gran Torino. So good at being a racist old man. We all know a number of people (mostly over a certain age) that have similar opinions. And they usually aren’t bad people, they just won’t win any PC awards.

Larry: DIRTY HARRY/UNFORGIVEN

Laurie: A PERFECT WORLD/MILLION DOLLAR BABY

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REVIEW

Clint Eastwood steps back, no make that bangs back in front of the camera for one hell of a role. Eastwood stars as Walt Kowalski in “Gran Torino”, who is a recent widower that seems angry at the World. Walt is a veteran of the Korean War and spends his days and nights watching his neighborhood change. He faces the challenge of accepting his neighbors who are Hmong and also dealing with the violence that has incorporated in the area due to gangs. Walt’s anger boils over when his kid neighbor, Thao Vang Lor (Bee Vang) breaks into his garage at an attempt to steal his Gran Torino. Thao is not a bad kid he is just unsure of who he is and does not know where he fits in. After being coerced by his cousin, who happens to be a gang member, Thao decides to steal the Torino for the group of hoodlums. His attempt is foiled when Walt awakes to the disturbance.

Walt immediately is disgusted with Thao, but his sister Sue (Ahney Her) fights for his behalf and tries to explain to Walt that he is not a thief. Thao’s mother begs for Walt to let Thao make up for his mistakes in anyway he can. She allows Thao to work for Walt until he has cleared his conscience of his wrong doing. Walt puts Thao to work in the neighborhood by cleaning things up and helping him out with whatever he needs. Walt eventually softens up on Sue’s behalf and even attends a family BBQ at their home. Walt does not make many friends immediately, but his mannered side begins to shine through as he visits with the family. Walt even eventually befriends Thao.

Over the next few months Thao and Walt become very close friends. Walt gets Thao a job and even lets him borrow his Torino. An unexpected tragedy then occurs that send Thao and Walt into a raging frenzy. Walt is determined to keep Thao safe and out of harms way and to handle things on his own. Walt is a strong and independent being and is a very wise old man. That being said Walt puts a plan into attack and has every intention on following it through to the end.

“Gran Torino” is a tale from an older man’s perspective. The outlook for this bigoted old man who by a series of events opens his mind up to the idea of letting go of the past and acceptance of things for what they are. I am sure many people will be offended by this film, but if you can stick out through the many racist comments in the beginning you will find this film comes full circle. The movie is about educating audiences on being open minded and that if one old man’s view can be changed than perhaps we can have hope for others alike. Clint Eastwood was on top of his game, taking us back to vintage Dirty Harry offering a remarkable performance that had me begging for more. Not only was his handy work on camera, but Eastwood directed this grand film as well. “Gran Torino” will knock your socks off, but be prepared to have some ear bleeding after all the graphic comments and cussing you will hear.

Gran Torino: Retired auto worker Walt Kowalski fills his days with home repair, beer, and monthly trips to the barber. Though his late wife’s final wish was for him to take confession, for Walt–an embittered veteran of the Korean War who keeps his M-1 rifle cleaned and ready–there’s nothing to confess. And no one he trusts enough to confess to other than his dog, Daisy.

The people he once called his neighbors have all moved or passed away, replaced by the Hmong immigrants he despises. Resentful of virtually everything he sees–the drooping eaves, overgrown lawns and the foreign faces surrounding him; the aimless gangs of Hmong, Latino and African American teenagers who all think the neighborhood belongs to them; the callow strangers his children have grown up to be–Walt is just waiting out the rest of his life.

Until the night someone tries to steal his Gran Torino.

Still gleaming as it did the day Walt himself helped roll it off the assembly line decades ago, the Gran Torino brings his shy teenaged neighbor Thao (Bee Vang) into his life when Hmong gang-bangers pressure the boy into trying to steal it.

But Walt stands in the way of both the heist and the gang, making him the reluctant hero of the neighborhood–especially to Thao’s mother and older sister, Sue (Ahney Her), who insist that Thao work for Walt as a way to make amends. Though he initially wants nothing to do with these people, Walt eventually gives in and puts the boy to work fixing up the neighborhood, setting into motion an unlikely friendship that will change both their lives.

Through Thao and his family’s unrelenting kindness, Walt eventually comes to understand certain truths about the people next door. And about himself. These people–provincial refugees from a cruel past–have more in common with Walt than he has with his own family, and reveal to him parts of his soul that have been walled off since the war…like the Gran Torino preserved in the shadows of his garage.

The International: In The International, a gripping 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 myriad and reprehensible illegal activities, Salinger and Whitman follow the money from Berlin to Milan to New York to Istanbul. Finding themselves in a high-stakes chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk as their targets will stop at nothing – even murder – to continue financing terror and war. Directed by Tom Tykwer from an original screenplay written by Eric Warren Singer, The International was shot on location in Germany and throughout Europe.

Fired Up:Shawn Colfax and Nick Brady, the stars of the Gerald R. Ford High School football team, are dreading the prospect of another summer at football camp. When Nick hatches a scheme for the two to join their school’s cheerleaders at cheer camp instead, they find themselves awash in a sea of gorgeous young women. It all goes great until Shawn falls for Carly, the beautiful head cheerleader who sees right through them.

Body of Lies: Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Roger Ferris who is fighting terrorists for the CIA in this thriller from director Ridley Scott (GLADIATOR, BLACK HAWK DOWN). While Ferris gets his hands dirty on the teeming Arab streets, his handler Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) watches from Washington via spy satellite. Innocent lives are lost, buildings blow up, and the threat of winding up beheaded on the internet is always one move away.

Changeling: My #1 film of the year. Changeling is a powerful and heart jerking true story. The amazing Angelina Jolie takes you back to the 1920’s era and you feel her pain and desperation for closure. The other wow factor is offered from Clint Eastwood, behind the camera, again offering another stellar role as director. This film is one to take notice at. With a powerful performance and storyline you won’t be left dissatisfied. This film is up for grabs in the freebies section.

Quarantine: An adaptation of the 2007 Spanish film REC, Quarantine chronicles the outbreak of a rabies-like disease in a Los Angeles apartment building and the struggle of the unaffected residents to stay alive after the authorities trap them inside in an effort to contain it. Film is presented through the eye of a video camera, putting the audience in the middle of the action and creating a heightened level of intensity and realism. Television reporter Angela (Jennifer Carpenter) and her cameraman, Scott (Steve Harris), are covering the goings-on at a firehouse for a program about night shift workers. Then all hell breaks loose, unfortunately for Angela and the rest of the uninfected residents, the authorities have quarantined the building—but she and Scott continue to document the tragic and terrifying events inside the building as those inside are one by one transformed into bloodthirsty monsters.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year: The first High School Musical movie to be released straight to the silver screen finds the cast of the beloved earlier installments, all students at East High, dealing with the ups and downs of senior year. While all the characters have their own dilemmas, the central issue, as in past films, is the relationship between sweethearts Troy (Zac Efron), the captain of East High’s Wildcats basketball team, and the bookish Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens), who face the possibility of imminent separation when Gabriella gets a chance to attend college early. With this third outing in the wildly popular Disney series, director Kenny Ortega takes full advantage of HSM3′s big-screen leap, staging musical numbers that go far beyond the scope of the movie’s predecessors (see the lavish “I Want It All” by resident East High diva Sharpay, played by Ashley Tisdale). As an added bonus this week we are giving away this DVD in our freebies section. Take the quiz and answer correctly to win!!

Walt immediately is disgusted with Thao, but his sister Sue (Ahney Her) fights for his behalf and tries to explain to Walt that he is not a thief. Thao’s mother begs for Walt to let Thao make up for his mistakes in anyway he can. She allows Thao to work for Walt until he has cleared his conscience of his wrong doing. Walt puts Thao to work in the neighborhood by cleaning things up and helping him out with whatever he needs. Walt eventually softens up on Sue’s behalf and even attends a family BBQ at their home. Walt does not make many friends immediately, but his mannered side begins to shine through as he visits with the family. Walt even eventually befriends Thao.

Over the next few months Thao and Walt become very close friends. Walt gets Thao a job and even lets him borrow his Torino. An unexpected tragedy then occurs that send Thao and Walt into a raging frenzy. Walt is determined to keep Thao safe and out of harms way and to handle things on his own. Walt is a strong and independent being and is a very wise old man. That being said Walt puts a plan into attack and has every intention on following it through to the end.

“Gran Torino” is a tale from an older man’s perspective. The outlook for this bigoted old man who by a series of events opens his mind up to the idea of letting go of the past and acceptance of things for what they are. I am sure many people will be offended by this film, but if you can stick out through the many racist comments in the beginning you will find this film comes full circle. The movie is about educating audiences on being open minded and that if one old man’s view can be changed than perhaps we can have hope for others alike. Clint Eastwood was on top of his game, taking us back to vintage Dirty Harry offering a remarkable performance that had me begging for more. Not only was his handy work on camera, but Eastwood directed this grand film as well. “Gran Torino” will knock your socks off, but be prepared to have some ear bleeding after all the graphic comments and cussing you will hear.

“Changeling” stars the talented Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins. Set back in the era of 1920′s Christine is a single working mother. Upon being called into work one day she leaves her young son at home. When she returns home she finds him missing. After a reluctant search of the neighborhood for him she calls authorities only to be told it is too early to report him as missing and to call back later. As days turn into months it looks as if the distraught mother may never be reunited with her son. Until one day out of the blue a young boy claims to be her son Walter. Christine’s prayers have been answered when he son returns home. Only thing is Walter is not the same Walter that left. Immediately Christine is convinced this boy is not her son and tells the Detective who only manipulates her into believing it is her son, it has been a long time and to give him a chance to get back into his routine.

It does not take long for Christine to confirm this is not her son. As her demands to the police department to further investigate this fall on deaf ears she takes matters into her own hands. She confronts them head on, first by alerting the media that the LAPD made a mistake and brought back a boy that is not her son and are refusing to investigate any further into her case. Her desperate search for her son causes her to take on the police who in turn fight back. They paint Christine as an unfit mother and label her as insane and sentence her to a stay at the psych ward. Her only ally being local activist Reverend Briegleb (John Malkovich), who takes notice when Christine is missing.

Christine is a strong woman who is challenging the system and putting her life on the line in the desperate search for her son. Will her son ever be found? Changeling is a powerful and heart jerking true story. The amazing Angelina Jolie takes you back to the 1920′s era and you feel her pain and desperation for closure. The other wow factor is offered from Clint Eastwood, behind the camera, again offering another stellar role as director. This film is one to take notice at. With a powerful performance and storyline you won’t be left dissatisfied.