One day, Horton the elephant hears a cry from help coming from a speck of dust. Even though he can't see anyone on the speck, he decides to help it. As it turns out, the speck of dust is home to the Whos, who live in their city of Whoville. Horton agrees to help protect the Whos and their home, but this gives him nothing but torment from his neighbors, who refuse to believe that anything could survive on the speck. Still, Horton stands by the motto that, "After all, a person is a person, no matter how small
A mysterious disease overtakes the world, and the infected develop a hankering for human flesh. Jim and his fellow Cheapskate Car Rental clerks are oblivious to the changes going on right outside their door, until it literally gets right in their faces. Jim struggles with disgruntled customers, hordes of cannibals, the barely legal April, his certifiable ex-girlfriend Vix (the sexy "Terminatrix"), reconciling issues with his brother, an aversion to guns, and the "pants thing." Can Jim pull it together and rally Louisville's remaining bike gangs and defeat the infected hordes? Maybe with the help of 1000 rounds a minute minigun...
Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) is offered the opportunity to seek revenge in the murder of his father, who was an assassin. Gibson is invited by his father's partner, Sloan (Morgan Freeman), to follow in his father's footsteps. Sloan's second-in-command (Angelina Jolie) mentors Gibson, who follows the death orders issued by the Fates, weavers who read individuals' destinies in fabrics produced by mystical looms.
Cast
James McAvoy as Wesley Gibson: A 25-year-old employee who works in a cubicle. Gibson has a disloyal girlfriend and a boss who bullies him.McAvoy was cast in the lead role in October 2006.McAvoy, who had screen-tested for the role early in 2006, was initially rejected due to the studio seeking an actor that had conventional Hollywood leading-man looks and physique. The actor was later recalled, being considered the "runt of the litter" of those who tested. According to McAvoy, "They [ultimately] wanted someone geeky." The Scottish actor, who portrays an American in the film, trained for the film's action scenes. Morgan Freeman as Sloan: The partner of Wesley Gibson's deceased father. Angelina Jolie as The Fox: Sloan's second-in-command.Jolie was cast in March 2007 after screenwriter Dean Georgaris rewrote the screenplay to tailor the role for her.
Common as The Gunsmith: A professional gunman who trains others to use weapons. Konstantin Khabensky in an unnamed role. Khabensky, who starred in Bekmambetov's Night Watch (2004), was cast so the director would have a familiar face around Wanted.
Terence Stamp in an unnamed role David O'Hara as Mr. X Chris Pratt as Barry[ Kristen Hager in a supporting role Thomas Kretschmann as Cross
Production
The comic book miniseries Wanted by Mark Millar first attracted the attention of Universal Studios executive Jeff Kirschenbaum, a comic book fan who sought a film adaptation that would be considered a "hard-R" and encouraged the studio to pick up the rights to the miniseries.By 2004, producer Marc Platt set up development of the film adaptation. In December 2005, Russian director Timur Bekmambetov was attached to helm the project as his first English-language film, with the script being written by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt.Millar did not like the first draft of the script. He explained, "I wanted the film to basically be the opposite of the Spider-Man movie, the idea of someone getting powers and realizing they can do what they want, then choosing the dark path. The [script] I read was just too tame. It just seemed a little bit Americanized. But Timur came in with his Eastern European madness, and he really made it nasty. He went closer to the spirit of the book."
Director Timur Bekmambetov said that the film would keep the same characters from the miniseries, though the director would take liberty in adapting the comic book's world.In July 2006, screenwriter Chris Morgan was hired to revise the third act of the Wanted script written by Haas and Brandt.The script was also rewritten by screenwriter Dean Georgaris to include the role of The Fox for actress Angelina Jolie.Haas and Brandt returned to even out the voice of Wesley Gibson, which they had established in their first draft.
Comic book author Mark Millar described the first half of the film as being close to the graphic novel. Millar also said that the film's ending was similar, though it was relocated elsewhere from the setting in the graphic novel. The superhero costumes in the graphic novel were also removed, with the exception of the leather attire worn by Wesley Gibson and The Fox. Ironically, this had been Millar's intent when writing the graphic novel, although he and artist J. G. Jones had forgotten to. "I wanted them to have those powers and then just wear those costumes for the initiation, but just for one panel." he said. "And then I forgot. I’d have liked [the filmmakers] to keep the supervillain mythos. That’s one thing I’m kind of sad they didn’t keep, ’cause I really liked that, the idea that supervillains and heroes did exist at one point and they’re all gone now."[15] The story arc of the Fates issuing death orders in line with the novel's original theme of predestination was a new element to the film, an addition to which Millar was amicable.
Wanted will include free running and parkour in addition to car chases and gunfights.Wanted creator Mark Millar saw previsualized footage for the film and said the footage had raised his expectations for the film adaptation.The film will be the first to use the Red One digital camera, a new tool that has gained interest among cinematographers.
Location plate shooting took place in Chicago in April.Several chase scenes, including one with a low flying helicopter, were shot in Chicago on May 17 and 18 on Wacker Drive along the Chicago River, between Columbus Drive and LaSalle Street.Production moved to the Czech Republic later in May, Scheduled for 12 weeks of shooting.For the film, production designer John Myhre constructed a large textile factory in Prague as part of an industrial world, the setting of a mythological environment in which looms create fabrics interwoven with the destinies of people, interpreted by weavers to issue orders for specific individuals' deaths to preserve the balance of the world.Afterward, filming will move to Budapest, then return to Chicago in August.
Release
Wanted was initially set to be released in cinemas on March 28, 2008, but in December 2007, Universal announced it would be moving the release date later to June 27, 2008.The UK premier will be in Scotland.
Sequel
Director Timur Bekmambetov is planning a sequel to Wanted with the studio, though creator Mark Millar has denied that he will write a sequel to the comic book
Peter Gibbons just can't seem to catch a break. His girlfriend is cheating on him, he has an obnoxious neighbor, and he's completely miserable with his job as a small cog in a company called Initech. Then he visits a hypnotherapist, who dies just after putting Peter into a state of complete bliss. Free of worrying about making a living, he no longer feels the need to keep his job, just as the company is going through a massive downsizing. However, his new attitude only makes him more valuable in the company's eyes, and his friends Michael and Samir are fired instead. Together, they scheme to plant a virus inside Initech's computer system that will pull money into their own account
An Italian woman who lives in London has a passionate affair with a former financial big gun. She also had a second lover, a contract killer who has to kill the big gun. Her second lover's wife is behind the scenes, pulling the strings
Andie (Briana Evigan) is a member of the 410 crew, she goes around showcasing her talents illegally.Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum)one of her oldest friends from her younger years, understands her love for street dancing to save her from being sent away to texas he gets her an audition for MSA - Maryland School of Arts. she gets in but only by the kindness of one guy Chase (Robert Hoffman) also a student at MSA. However, not only is he the most popular guy in school but his brother is it's new director.
In 1590, Coronado dispatched a division of one thousand men to find El Dorado, the legendary city of gold. Those men were never seen again. While searching some Baja peninsula caves as part of an archeological expedition, a university professor and his students unwittingly unleash a long dormant curse. They soon find themselves in a life or death battle with an army of skeletal warriors, the undead remnants of Coronado's conquistadors.
As an ex-gambler teaches a hot-shot college kid some things about playing cards, he finds himself pulled into the world series of poker, where his protégé is his toughest competition
The former orphan Laura raises her adopted son Simón with her husband Carlos in an old house and former orphanage where she was raised. Simón is HIV positive and tells Laura that he has five invisible friends, and she believes they are fruit of his imagination. Laura decides to reopen an orphanage for handicapped children in the location and during the opening party, Simón calls her to show the little cabin of his friend Tomás. The busy Laura does not gives much attention to her son; then she sees a mysterious masked boy and Simón vanishes. Laura feels the presence of other persons in the house and months later, the desperate Laura invites a team of parapsychologists to try to unravel the mystery
You Don't Mess with the Zohan is a 2008 comedy film. The story was written by Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, and Robert Smigel and will be directed by Dennis Dugan. Sandler's production company Happy Madison will produce the film, and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute the film.
Plot Sandler stars as Zohan, an Israeli commando who fakes his own death in order to pursue his dream: becoming a hairstylist in New York.
Cast
Adam Sandler as Zohan Emmanuelle Chriqui as Dalia John Turturro Nick Swardson Rob Schneider Mariah Carey as Herself Talia Shire as 'Phantom's Mother' Alec Mapa Ido Mosseri as 'Oori'
All his life schoolteacher Frank Sears has carried with him a strange scar given to him by his mother before she committed suicide. The markings lead Frank to a top secret Cold War military project where an unstoppable, malignant organism is unleashed. Unaware that the creature feeds on light and energy, and moves with exponential speed, the army prepares to deploy its most sinister of all weapons - a nuclear bomb. Facing certain global catastrophe, Frank discovers his father had a diabolical connection to the creature's origin. With a ticking nuclear clock, Frank, along with the help of a hazmat specialist Carrie Freeborn, must confront the grim reality that only he is capable of stopping this living hell.
Prot is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a far away planet. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations.
Sex and the City: The Movie is the upcoming 2008 feature film adaptation of the HBO comedy series Sex and the City (itself based on the novel Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell) about four women living in New York City who discuss their sexual desires and fantasies, as well as their beliefs and opinions. The series often portrayed frank discussions about romance and sexuality, particularly in the context of being a single woman. It is currently set to be released May 30, 2008.
Cast
Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones Kristin Davis as Charlotte Goldenblatt Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes Chris Noth as Mr. Big (John James Preston) David Eigenberg as Steve Brady Evan Handler as Harry Goldenblatt Jason Lewis as Smith Jerrod Jennifer Hudson as Louise, Carrie's assistant Willie Garson as Stanford Blatch Mario Cantone as Anthony Marantino Michael Bloomberg as Himself Julie Halston as Bitsy von Muffling Lynn Cohen as Magda Anne Meara as Mary Brady Lil' Kim and the cast of the show Girlfriends are also rumored to make cameos. Victoria Beckham was offered a cameo role but had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts with Spice Girls tour rehearsals. Pilot The plot from the trailer deals with: Carrie getting carried away with wedding plans, prompting yet another break-up between her and Big. Miranda dealing with Steve having an affair. Charlotte becomes pregnant Samantha struggles with long term commitment and marriage
Turkish and his close friend/accomplice Tommy get pulled into the world of match fixing by the notorious Brick Top. Things get complicated when the boxer they had lined up gets the shit kicked out of him by Pitt, a 'pikey' ( slang for an Irish Gypsy)- who comes into the equation after Turkish, an unlicensed boxing promoter wants to buy a caravan off the Irish Gypsies. They then try to convince Pitt not only to fight for them, but to lose for them too. Whilst all this is going on, a huge diamond heist takes place, and a fistful of motley characters enter the story, including 'Cousin Avi', 'Boris The Blade', 'Franky Four Fingers' and 'Bullet Tooth Tony'. Things go from bad to worse as it all becomes about the money, the guns, and the damned dog!
Street Kings (originally titled The Night Watchman) is an upcoming 2008 film. The screenplay is written by noted authors James Ellroy and John Ridley and directed by David Ayer. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Hugh Laurie, and Forest Whitaker.
Production
In 2004, it was announced that Spike Lee would be directing the film for a 2005 release.In 2005, it was announced that Oliver Stone was in talks to direct the film.But Stone later denied this.Training Day writer David Ayer took over the project. So far Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans, Terry Crews, Common, Jay Mohr, The Game, Keanu Reeves, and Naomie Harris have been confirmed roles in the movie. Filming has begun.
On February 5, 2008, it was announced that Fox Searchlight Pictures changed the film's title from The Night Watchman to Street Kings.
Plot
Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) is a Los Angeles cop who has spent his life never having had to reach across the abyss from his world to the other. Ludlow's life, however, becomes cheerless, dark, and deadly, after the death of his beloved wife. Ludlow is pressed into action when he is framed for murder by those close to him. Deeper and more profound themes are interwoven in this story of a man's struggle for meaning in a world that is increasingly controlled by outside forces.
Cast
Keanu Reeves as Tom Ludlow Forest Whitaker Hugh Laurie as Captain Biggs Chris Evans as Diskant Terry Crews Naomie Harris Cedric the Entertainer Amaury Nolasco as Santos Common as Coates Jay Mohr - Mike Clady Martha Higareda The Game as Grill
Frustrated in his attempts to assassinate Yee, who is an important official in Japanese-ruled Shanghai, Old Wu, who has lost his wife and two sons as well as two women who had attempted to seduce Yee, now recruits Kuang, Mai Tai Tai, and their troupe of drama students from Hong Kong University in yet another attempt to do away with Yee. Mai Tai Tai is chosen to befriend Yee, which she does by posing as the wife of Mak, befriending Yee's wife and her female friends, and then eventually befriending Yee himself. Even though both get together, they do end up going separate ways, only to meet again four years later. This time Mai is all set to entrap Yee at Chandni Chowk Jewellers which is owned by an East Indian man named Khalid Saiduddin. The question does remain: Will she and her troupe succeed?
Directed by one-time child star Fred Savage, Daddy Day Camp, the sequel to Eddie Murphy's Daddy Day Care, stars Cuba Gooding Jr. and Paul Rae as Charlie Hinton and Phil Ryerson, a pair of fathers who attempt to keep their summer camp afloat even though they are under dire economic strain. In order to help improve the financial situation, and to whip together a group of children who have a problem with following orders, Hinton brings in his military trained father (Richard Gant), even though he and his father have been on the outs. Soon the campers, and the fathers, are involved in a series of adventures that will make the camp solvent, and help mend broken relationships
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study for a better life. However, this change proves an equally difficult trial with the young woman finding herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs.
In Colombia just after the Great War, an old man falls from a ladder; dying, he professes great love for his wife. After the funeral, a man calls on the widow - she dismisses him angrily. Flash back more than 50 years to the day Florentino Ariza, a telegraph boy, falls in love with Fermina Daza, the daughter of a mule trader. Ariza is persistent, writing her constantly, serenading, speaking poetically of love. Her father tries to keep them apart, and then, one day, she sees this love as an illusion. She's soon married to Urbino, a cultured physician, and for years, Ariza carries a torch, finding solace in the arms of women, loving none. After Urbino's fall, are Ariza's hopes delusional?
Leatherheads is a romantic comedy set in the world of 1920s professional football starring George Clooney, John Krasinski, and Renée Zellweger. The film will be released on April 4, 2008. It is rated PG-13 for brief strong language by the MPAA.
Cast
George Clooney - Jimmy "Dodge" Connolly John Krasinski - Carter Rutherford Renée Zellweger - Lexi Littleton Jonathan Pryce - C.C. Pyle Stephen Root - Suds Wayne Duvall - Coach Frank Ferguson Peter Gerety - Commissioner Pete Harpen Tommy Hinkley - Hardleg Keith Loneker - Big Gus Malcom Goodwin - Bakes Matt Bushell - Curly Tim Griffin - Ralph Robert Baker - Stump Nick Paonessa - Zoom Nick Bourdages - Bug Holly Long - Bug's Flapper Andrew Kaplan - Chicago Sideline Photographer Manny Perez - Duluth Officer Anthony Garner - Duluth Reporter Billy Parton - Duluth Officer Mark Teich - Joe John Vance - Suicidal Man
Production
Leatherheads began filming on February 12, 2007. Filming locations mainly included locations in and around upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. Filming wrapped in mid-May 2007. After initially being set for release in December 2007, the studio moved the release date to April 4, 2008. The main part was filmed at Ware Shoals High School.
Superhero Movie is an upcoming 2008 comedy film that spoofs the superhero genre, following in the footsteps of Scary Movie, The Naked Gun, and Airplane!. The film is written and directed by Craig Mazin, and produced by David Zucker and Robert K. Weiss. Production began in September 2007 in Los Angeles.
Plot
High school loser Rick Riker (Drake Bell) is bitten by a mutated dragonfly that allows him to develop abilities like super strength and armored skin. He decides to become a crime fighter, calling himself "The Dragonfly". However, he is opposed by the villainous Lou Landers (Christopher McDonald), who had been transformed in an accident during an experiment to become "The Hourglass", with powers to steal people's life forces to gain immortality.
Cast
Drake Bell as Rick Riker / Dragonfly Sara Paxton as Jill Johnson Christopher McDonald as Lou Landers / Hourglass Jeffrey Tambor as Dr. Whitby Brent Spiner as Dr. Strom Leslie Nielsen as Uncle Albert Marion Ross as Aunt Lucille Kevin Hart as Trey Ryan Hansen as Lance Landers Regina Hall as Mrs. Xavier Tracy Morgan as Mr. Xavier Keith David as Chief Karlin Simon Rex as The Human Torch Pamela Anderson as The Invisible Girl
Production
Superhero Movie was first announced in April 2006 after the box office success of Scary Movie 4 in the United States. The film, produced by David Zucker, was initially slated for theatrical release on February 9, 2007.The film later began production on September 17, 2007 in Los Angeles.Zucker said the film primarily parodied Spider-Man, but it also spoofed Batman Begins, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Superman. The producer elaborated, "It's a spoof of the whole superhero genre, like we did with the Scary Movies, but this one probably has more of a unified plot, like the Naked Guns had."
In a strange world of swords, guns and kimonos, cell phones and cybernetic body parts - a black samurai, Afro Samurai (Samuel L. Jackson), seeks revenge from a man named Justice (Ron Perlman) who killed his father and also happens to be the #1 fighter in the world. After Afro earns the rank of #2 fighter needed to challenge the #1, he starts his lonely walk to revenge. He faces bounty hunters, bar thugs and fanatical monks - all of whom seem to have clues to the whereabouts of Justice and all of whom covet the position of #2 for themselves. Also along the way we are introduced to Afro's chatty companion - the light hearted Ninja Ninja.
During their first year of high school, four best girlfriends face off against the domineering student body president who wants to split them up into different social cliques.
21 is a 2008 drama film from Columbia Pictures. It stars Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, and Laurence Fishburne. The film is based on the best-selling book by Ben Mezrich, Bringing Down the House. The film is scheduled for release on March 28, 2008.
Plot
Columbia Pictures' high stakes action adventure 21 is inspired by the true story of the very brightest young minds in the country – and how they took Vegas for millions.
Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) is a shy, brilliant M.I.T. student who – needing to pay school tuition – finds the answers in the cards. He is recruited to join a group of the school’s most gifted students that heads to Vegas every weekend armed with fake identities and the know-how to turn the odds at blackjack in their favor. With unorthodox math professor and stats genius Micky Rosa (Kevin Spacey) leading the way, they’ve cracked the code. By counting cards and employing an intricate system of signals, the team can beat the casinos big time. Seduced by the money, the Vegas lifestyle, and by his smart and sexy teammate, Jill Taylor (Kate Bosworth), Ben begins to push the limits. Though counting cards isn’t illegal, the stakes are high, and the challenge becomes not only keeping the numbers straight, but staying one step ahead of the casinos’ menacing enforcer: Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne). The trailer suggests that Rosa is not unknown to Cole Williams.
Cast
Jim Sturgess as Ben Campbell, the protagonist, an MIT student incredibly good with numbers, who becomes a member of the blackjack team. Kevin Spacey as Mickey Rosa, the founder of the blackjack team. Kate Bosworth as Jill Taylor Laurence Fishburne as Cole Williams, a casino security agent who becomes determined to take down the team. Aaron Yoo as Choi, an Asian-American MIT student who becomes a member of the blackjack team. Liza Lapira as Kianna Jacob Pitts as Fisher Josh Gad as Miles Connoly Roger Dillingham, Jr. as Head Bouncer
Drillbit Taylor is a 2008 comedy film starring Owen Wilson and based on an original idea by John Hughes. Paramount Pictures is planning to release the film on March 21, 2008.
Plot
The story revolves around 3 high school freshmen (Troy Gentile, Nate Hartley, and David Dorfman) who are singled out by school bully Filkins (Alex Frost), who comes off like a mini-Hannibal Lecter, on the first day of class. They place an ad in a Soldier of Fortune magazine and hire Drillbit Taylor (Owen Wilson) to protect them.
Cast Owen Wilson as Drillbit Taylor Troy Gentile as Ryan Nate Hartley as Wade David Dorfman as Emmitt Alex Frost as Filkins Josh Peck as Ronnie Leslie Mann as English Teacher Lisa Lampanelli as Ronnie's Mom Meredith Deane as Bridgette Bond Max Van Ville Cody Kasch
An average man is kidnapped and imprisoned in a shabby cell for 15 years without explanation. He then is released, equipped with money, a cellphone and expensive clothes. As he strives to explain his imprisonment and get his revenge, he soon finds out that not only his kidnapper has still plans for him, but that those plans will serve as the even worse finale to 15 years of imprisonment.
On December 21, 2012 four strangers on a journey of faith are drawn to an ancient temple in the heart of Mexico. For the Mayans it is the last recorded day. For NASA scientists it is a cataclysmic polar shift. For the rest of us, it is Doomsday.
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