Kate Winslet as Dr. Erin Mears takes on the role of helping the sick and trying to contain the virus. Setting up locations for the sick to be contained and pin pointing who the original virus carrier was. Meanwhile Dr. Leonora Orantes (Marion Cotillard) is tracing how the virus spread. Where it originated and how simple contact of a bartender picking up a dirty glass or a friendly handshake spread the viral disease. As both doctors identify how the disease spreads they both focus on a cure to getting it under control.

The streets are dead, everyone is fighting for a way to save themselves and the hospital can’t keep up with the sick. It is an eerie look at what could happen if a worldwide outbreak occurred. “Contagion” is a supreme thriller that will have everyone vying for the flu shot. It was an intriguing view into how hand washing is the best way to protect you from any virus. If you have not been worried about an outbreak or virus before now “Contagion” will have you rethinking your concerns. Offering the best thrills of 2011, “Contagion” will have audience viewers rapidly spreading the word, much like the virus.

Cobb is desperate to get out of this line of work of Extraction, but he must do one final job so he can return home to his children. Cobb is requested to implant an idea successfully during someone’s dream. This plot is known as Inception and will take a valiant diverse group of people to pull off. As demonstrated taking over a dream is not as simple as it seems. You must be in their dream and become invisible to that persons subconscious. If you become noticed you will be targeted. During the dream you don’t want to make any big changes that would also alert the subconscious. You want everything to be as realistic as possible.

That is where a great architect comes in to assemble the dream. Cobb is introduced by his father to one of his most promising students Ariadne (Ellen Page). Cobb takes her into a dream to show her the ability she would have to design it. Ariadne begins building her world and quickly learns the projections and shapes are there from the dreamer’s subconscious, where the dream world is created by the designer, not the dreamer. Making accuracy the most important.

Setting the plan into motion Cobb begins laying all the ground work with partner Arthur (Joseph Gordon Levitt). He seeks out an imitator, someone who can impersonate someone close to the dreamer, a driver who can handle the intensity of the dream and keep the group safe when they advance down to another level of dreaming. Once the team is assembled he sets out a complicated layered dream. One that could have life altering consequences.

“Inception” is mind boggling. A great masterpiece that challenges viewers scene by scene. Christopher Nolan does not disappoint with his amazing tale which includes some of the best special effects this year. It’s inventive and fresh and definitely what a lagging box office needed this year. The only film I have seen that has captured my attention and still has me thinking outside the box days later. The cast was made up of the best and the chemistry they shared was superb. Joseph Gordon Levitt shined brightly and Ellen Page proved to be a force to be reckoned with. As expected Leonardo DiCaprio was a show stopper up to the final act. “Inception” proves to be a box office’s dream come true!

Nine: World famous film director Guido Contini struggles to find harmony in his professional and personal lives, as he engages in dramatic relationships with his wife, his mistress, his film star muse, his confidant and costume designer, an American fashion journalist, his agent, and his mother.

Leap Year: When Anna’s (Amy Adams) four-year anniversary to her boyfriend passes without an engagement ring, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Inspired by an Irish tradition that allows women to propose to men on Leap Day, Anna follows Jeremy (Adam Scott) to Dublin to propose to him. But after landing on the wrong side of Ireland, she must enlist the help of the handsome and carefree local Declan (Matthew Goode) to get her across the country. Along the way, they discover that the road to love can take you to very unexpected places.

Tooth Fairy: Dwayne Johnson stars as Derek Thompson, one of the toughest hockey players around — until he’s sentenced to one week’s hard labor as the world’s most unlikely tooth fairy! Even though he must sport frilly wings and learn the magical tricks of the trade from his silver-winged superiors (Julie Andrews and Billy Crystal), Derek’s determined to do the job HIS way and prove he’s got what it takes!

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.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information.

Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn’t counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simpering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Public Enemies: No one could stop John Dillinger and his gang. No jail could hold him. His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone – from his girlfriend Billie Frechette to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the Depression.

But while the adventures of Dillinger’s gang – later including Baby Face Nelson and Alvin Karpis – thrilled many, J. Edgar Hoover made Dillinger America’s first Public Enemy Number One and sent in Melvin Purvis, the dashing “Clark Gable of the FBI.” However, Dillinger and his gang outwitted and outgunned Purvis’ men in wild chases and shootouts. Only after importing a crew of Western ex-lawmen (newly baptized as agents) and orchestrating epic betrayals – from the infamous “Lady in Red” to the Chicago crime boss Frank Nitti – were Purvis, the FBI and their new crew of gunfighters able to close in on Dillinger.

Julie & Julia: Based on two true stories, “Julie & Julia” intertwines the lives of two women who, though separated by time and space, are both at loose ends until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.

The unstoppable Dillinger could escape from anything. No cop could restrain him and no prison was unbreakable. Dillinger’s charm made him captivating to almost everyone, especially to his new love; girlfriend Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard). Continuing his adventures with his gang, Dillinger eventually became America’s first Public Enemy Number One and Purvis was sent in to head up the squad in the search. Purvis and his squad were made to look incompetent as Dillinger and his gang outwitted Purvis’ men in wild chases and shootouts. Eventually the chase has to come to an end and as they say the good guy always wins.

“Public Enemies” is this summers big let down. Expecting a vibrant film from Bale and Depp, I left filled with boredom. Bored from the chase sequences that were very repetitive and unending. Many scenarios were unbelievable, including Dillinger who picks a random woman out at a club and knows nothing about her, but manages to convince her to quit her job and go on the run with him. Johnny Depp as always is remarkable as Dillinger, but once again I am displeased with Christian Bale as Purvis. I found his forced accent distracting and felt he has overplayed himself once again. As much as the film had bang for the buck, it just did not cut it. I would make sure you have a Red Bull before viewing this flick, as you’ll need energy to remain awake during some drawn out scenes.

Screening will be held on Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 PM, at Fine Art Leawood, 3707 W. 95th Street.

Synopsis: In the action-thriller PUBLIC ENEMIES, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard in the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp)—the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover’s fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Bale), and a folk hero to much of the public.

No one could stop Dillinger and his gang.  No jail could hold him.  His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone—from his girlfriend Billie Frechette (Cotillard) to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the Depression.

But while the adventures of Dillinger’s gang—later including the sociopathic Baby Face Nelson (Stephen Graham) and Alvin Karpis (Giovanni Ribisi)—thrilled many, Hoover (Billy Crudup) hit on the idea of exploiting the outlaw’s capture as a way to elevate his Bureau of Investigation into the national police force that became the FBI.  He made Dillinger America’s first Public Enemy Number One and sent in Purvis, the dashing “Clark Gable of the FBI.’’

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

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DRAG ME TO HELL

Release Date May 29th

Cast:   Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao, David Paymer, Adriana Barraza
Directed by:     Sam Raimi

Written by:    Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi
Produced by:    Rob Tapert, Grant Curtis
Executive Producers:  Joe Drake, Nathan Kahane

Genre: Horror
Director Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy, Evil Dead series) returns to the horror genre with Drag Me to Hell, an original tale of a young woman’s desperate quest to break an evil curse. Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton (Justin Long).  Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver) arrives at the bank to beg for an extension on her home loan.  Should Christine follow her instincts and give the old woman a break?  Or should she deny the extension to impress her boss, Mr. Jacks (David Paymer), and get a leg-up on a promotion?  Christine fatefully chooses the latter, shaming Mrs. Ganush and dispossessing her of her home.

In retaliation, the old woman places the powerful curse of the Lamia on Christine, transforming her life into a living hell.  Haunted by an evil spirit and misunderstood by a skeptical boyfriend, she seeks the aid of seer Rham Jas (Dileep Rao) to save her soul from eternal damnation.  To help the shattered Christine return her life to normal, the psychic sets her on a frantic course to reverse the spell.  As evil forces close in, Christine must face the unthinkable: How far will she go to break free of the curse?

LAND OF THE LOST

Release Date June 5th

Cast:  Will Ferrell, Danny McBride, Anna Friel, Jorma Taccone

Directed by:   Brad Silberling
Written by:   Chris Henchy & Dennis McNicholas
Based on:   Sid & Marty Krofft’s Land of the Lost
Produced by:  Jimmy Miller, Sid & Marty Krofft
Executive Producers:  Daniel Lupi, Julie Wixson Darmody, Adam McKay, Brad Silberling, Ryan Kavanaugh
Space-time vortexes suck.

Genre:  Comedy Adventure
Will Ferrell stars as has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall, sucked into one and spat back through time.  Way back.  Now, Marshall has no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts to survive in an alternate universe full of marauding dinosaurs and fantastic creatures from beyond our world—a place of spectacular sights and super-scaled comedy known as the Land of the Lost.
Sucked alongside him for the adventure are crack-smart research assistant Holly (Anna Friel) and a redneck survivalist (Danny McBride) named Will.  Chased by T. rex and stalked by painfully slow reptiles known as Sleestaks, Marshall, Will and Holly must rely on their only ally—a primate called Chaka (Jorma Taccone)—to navigate out of the hybrid dimension.  Escape from this routine expedition gone awry and they’re heroes.  Get stuck, and they’ll be permanent refugees in the Land of the Lost.
Based on the classic television series created by Sid & Marty Krofft, Land of the Lost is directed by Brad Silberling and produced by Jimmy Miller and Sid & Marty Krofft.

PUBLIC ENEMIES

Release Date July 1st

Cast:    Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Jason Clarke, Rory Cochran, Billy Crudup, Stephen Dorff, Stephen Lang, John Ortiz, Giovanni Ribisi, David Wenham, John Michael Bolger, Bill Camp, Matt Craven, Emilie De Ravin, Don Frye, Spencer Garrett, Shawn Hatosy, Peter Gerety, Stephen Graham, John Hoogenakker, Branka Katic, Domenick Lombardozzi, David Warshofsky

Directed by:   Michael Mann
Screenplay by:  Ronan Bennett and Michael Mann & Ann Biderman
Based on the book by: Bryan Burrough
Produced by:  Kevin Misher, Michael Mann
Executive Producer:  G. Mac Brown

Genre:   Action-Thriller
In the action-thriller Public Enemies, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard in the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp)—the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover’s fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Bale), and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public.
No one could stop Dillinger and his gang.  No jail could hold him. His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone—from his girlfriend Billie Frechette (Cotillard) to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the Depression.
But while the adventures of Dillinger’s gang—later including the sociopathic Baby Face Nelson (Stephen Graham) and Alvin Karpis (Giovanni Ribisi)—thrilled many, Hoover (Billy Crudup) hit on the idea of exploiting the outlaw’s capture as a way to elevate his Bureau of Investigation into the national police force that became the FBI.  He made Dillinger America’s first Public Enemy Number One and sent in Purvis, the dashing “Clark Gable of the FBI.’’
However, Dillinger and his gang outwitted and outgunned Purvis’ men in wild chases and shootouts.  Only after importing a crew of Western ex-lawmen (newly baptized as agents) and orchestrating epic betrayals—from the infamous “Lady in Red’’ to the Chicago crime boss Frank Nitti—were Purvis, the FBI and their new crew of gunfighters able to close in on Dillinger.

FUNNY PEOPLE

Release Date July 31st

Cast:  Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman, RZA, Aubrey Plaza, Maude Apatow, Iris Apatow

Written and Directed by: Judd Apatow
Produced by:  Judd Apatow, Clayton Townsend, Barry Mendel
Executive Producers:  Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jack Giarraputo

Genre: Comedy
Over the past few years, writer/director Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up) has shown that nothing—not even losing your virginity or the miracle of childbirth—is sacred.  About his third film behind the camera, he says, “I’m trying to make a very serious movie that is twice as funny as my other movies.  Wish me luck!”  Apatow directs Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann in Funny People, the story of a famous comedian who has a near-death experience.

Adam Sandler, Eric Bana, Jason Schwartzman, RZA and newcomers Aubrey Plaza and Aziz Ansari join a cast that reunites Judd Apatow with Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann and Jonah Hill in their third comedy together.

BRÜNO

Universal Pictures’ upcoming comedy Brüno is Sacha Baron Cohen’s follow-up to Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.  The film arrives in theaters on July 10, 2009.

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