When a pro hockey player, nicknamed the Tooth Fairy for his ability to knock out other players' teeth, dashes the hopes of a young boy, he is ordered to one week's hard labor as the real Tooth Fairy.
Genres: Comedy and Kids/Family Release Date: January 22nd, 2010 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG for mild language, some rude humor and sports action. Distributors: 20th Century Fox Distribution
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews, Stephen Merchant, Ryan Sheckler Directed by: Michael Lembeck Produced by: Jim Piddock, Jason Blum, Mark Ciardi
The power hungry Prime Minister-turned-General Cao Cao seeks permission from the Han dynasty Emperor to organize a southward-bound mission designed to crush two troublesome warlords that stand in his way, Liu Bei and Sun Quan. As the expedition gets under way, Cao Cao's troops rain destruction on Liu Bei's army, forcing the latter to retreat. Liu Bei's military strategist Zhuge Liang knows that their only hope for survival is to form an alliance with rival warlord Sun Quan, and reaches out to Sun Quan¿s trusted advisor, war hero Zhou Yu. Vastly outnumbered by Cao Cao¿s fast approaching, brutal army, the rebel warlords band together to mount a heroic campaign unrivalled in history that changes the face of China forever.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Drama, Adaptation and War Running Time: 2 hrs. 11 min. Release Date: November 20th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: R for sequences of epic warfare. Distributors: Magnolia Pictures
Starring: Lin Chi-Ling, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Tony Leung, Zhang Fengyi, Chang Chen Directed by: John Woo Produced by: Han San Ping, Ryuhei Chiba, Huang Chin-wen
Ryan Bingham, is a corporate downsizing expert whose cherished life on the road is threatened just as he is on the cusp of reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams.
Genres: Comedy, Drama and Adaptation Release Date: November 13th, 2009 (limited) Distributors: Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, Adam Rose Directed by: Jason Reitman Produced by: Tom Pollock, Joe Medjuck, Ted Griffin
A young nobleman bears witness to the massacre of his family at the hands of a treacherous and power-crazed warlord. Bent on revenge, he joins a band of guerrilla fighters who school him in a dizzying array of martial arts and weaponry techniques before unleashing him on his unwavering mission to avenge his family's murder.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign and Sequel Running Time: 1 hr. 37 min. Release Date: October 23rd, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: R for sequences of violence. Distributors: Magnolia Pictures, Magnet Releasing
Starring: Tony Jaa, Sorapong Chatree, Sarunyoo Wongkrachang, Santisuk Promsiri, Petchtai Wongkamlao Directed by: Tony Jaa Produced by: Somsak Techaratanaprasert, Panna Ritthikrai, Tony Jaa
All couples are defined by their collective experiences together. But if they could go back in time and look at those experiences again, would they be the same as they remember? Set in Manhattan, the story shifts back and forth in time, juxtaposing Peter and Vandy's romantic beginnings with the slow deterioration that follows. The out-of-sequence pieces of the puzzle offers the viewer a new experience in reflecting on what it means to fall in - and out of - love.
Genres: Drama and Romance Running Time: 1 hr. 25 min. Release Date: October 16th, 2009 (limited) Distributors: Strand Releasing
Starring: Jason Ritter, Jess Weixler, Jesse L. Martin, Tracie Thoms, Zak Orth Directed by: Jay DiPietro Produced by: Peter Sterling, Austin Stark, Carly Hugo
Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk and his cheery nephew. But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late.
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation, Adaptation, Holiday and Remake Release Date: November 6th, 2009 MPAA Rating: PG for scary sequences and images. Distributors: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
A rare glimpse into the final days of Michael Jackson, the documentary is compiled from an estimated 80 hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage of the legendary entertainer preparing for his 50 sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena that were scheduled to commence in July 2009 before his untimely death in June at age 50. Interviews with collaborators and close friends of the late performer are also featured.
Genres: Documentary and Musical/Performing Arts Release Date: October 28th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images. Distributors: Sony Pictures Releasing, Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI)
Starring: Michael Jackson Directed by: Kenny Ortega Produced by: Kenny Ortega
Located deep in the heart of the "cursed land" of Transylvania in a centuries-old castle, Razvan University isn't your typical institution of higher learning -- and the black leather-clad professors, three-foot-tall dean, instruction in crucifix-wielding, and topless vampiresses lurking in dark corners are just the start.
Genres: Comedy Running Time: 1 hr. 35 min. Release Date: December 4th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R Distributors: Full Circle Releasing
Starring: Patrick Cavanaugh, James Debello, Paul H. Kim, Tony Denman, Jennifer Lyons Directed by: David Hillenbrand, Scott Hillenbrand Produced by: David Hillenbrand, Scott Hillenbrand
Reporter Bob Wilton is in search of his next big story when he encounters Lyn Cassady, a shadowy figure who claims to be part of an experimental U.S. military unit. According to Cassady, the New Earth Army is changing the way wars are fought. A legion of "Warrior Monks" with unparalleled psychic powers can read the enemy's thoughts, pass through solid walls, and even kill a goat simply by staring at it. Now, the program's founder, Bill Django, has gone missing and Cassady's mission is to find him. Intrigued by his new acquaintance's far-fetched stories, Bob impulsively decides to tag along. When the pair tracks Django to a clandestine training camp run by renegade psychic Larry Hooper, the reporter is trapped in the middle of a grudge match between the forces of Django's New Earth Army and Hooper's personal militia of super soldiers. In order to survive this wild adventure, Bob will have to outwit an enemy he never thought possible.
Genres: Thriller, Adaptation and Politics/Religion Running Time: 1 hr. 33 min. Release Date: November 6th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: R Distributors: Overture Films
Starring: George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Rebecca Mader Directed by: Grant Heslov Produced by: George Clooney, Paul Lister, Grant Heslov
Sylvia is a beautiful restaurant manager whose cool, professional demeanor masks the sexually charged storm within. When a stranger from Mexico confronts her with her mysterious past, Sylvia is launched into a journey through space and time that inextricably connects her to these disparate characters, all of whom are grappling with their own romantic destinies.
In Mexico, a young motherless girl, Maria, lives happily with her father and his best friend until a tragic accident changes it all. In the New Mexico border town of Las Cruces, two teenagers, Mariana and Santiago, find love in the aftermath of their parents' sudden deaths. In an abandoned trailer, a housewife, Gina, embarks on a passionate affair that will put Sylvia and the others on a collision course with the explosive power of forbidden love.
Genres: Drama Running Time: 1 hr. 51 min. Release Date: September 18th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: R for sexuality, nudity and language. Distributors: Magnolia Pictures
Starring: Charlize Theron, John Corbett, Jose Maria Yazpik, Robin Tunney, Gray Eubank Directed by: Guillermo Arriaga Produced by: Alisa Tager, Charlize Theron, Ray Angelic
Based on the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, which was cut short by Keats' untimely death at age 25.
Genres: Art/Foreign, Drama, Romance, Adaptation and Biopic Running Time: 1 hr. 59 min. Release Date: September 18th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements, some sensuality, brief language and incidental smoking. Distributors: Apparition
Starring: Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Thomas Sangster, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox Directed by: Jane Campion Produced by: Francois Ivernel, Cameron McCracken, Christine Langan
A cheerleader with the perfect life becomes the girl from hell when she gets possessed and begins killing boys in a small town.
Genres: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller and Teen Running Time: 1 hr. 42 min. Release Date: September 18th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R for sexuality, bloody violence, language and brief drug use. Distributors: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, J. K. Simmons, Amy Sedaris Directed by: Karyn Kusama Produced by: Diablo Cody, Mason Novick, Jason Reitman
Colin Beavan, author, and newly self-proclaimed environmentalist, decides to leave behind a life of liberal complacency for a vow to make zero environmental impact for one year. No more automated transportation, no more electricity, no more non-local food, no more material consumption... no problem. That is, until his espresso-guzzling, Prada-worshipping wife Michelle, and their young toddler, enter the fray.
Genres: Documentary Running Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Release Date: September 11th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributors: Oscilloscope Pictures
Directed by: Laura Gabbert, Justin Schein Produced by: Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Laura Gabbert
High profile lawyer, Martin Hunter has an impeccable record putting criminals behind bars and is a shoo-in for governor in the upcoming election. But when ambitious rookie journalist, C.J. begins investigating Hunter for tampering with evidence to secure his convictions, the district attorney's perfect record is up for scrutiny. Commencing a risky game of cat and mouse with Hunter, C.J. frames himself as a murder suspect to catch the corrupt D.A. in the act. Romantically involved with C.J. but unaware of his assignment, assistant D.A. Ella becomes caught between her boss's political ambitions and C.J.'s dangerous expose. As mounting evidence stacks up against both men, Ella's own life becomes threatened as she discovers incriminating proof that puts the fate of both Nichol's innocence and Hunter's reputation in her hands.
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime/Gangster and Remake Running Time: 1 hr. 45 min. Release Date: September 11th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for a sex scene, violence and brief strong language. Distributors: Anchor Bay Films, Autonomous Films
Starring: Michael Douglas, Amber Tamblyn, Jesse Metcalfe, Joel David Moore, David Jensen Directed by: Peter Hyams Produced by: Aaron Ray (II), Ted Hartley, Moshe Diamant
Tired of being pushed into beauty pageants by her parents, Texas teen Bliss finds herself after joining a female roller derby team.
Genres: Comedy and Sports Release Date: October 2nd, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content including crude dialogue, language and drug material. Distributors: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Starring: Ellen Page, Jimmy Fallon, Daniel Stern, Eve Jeffers, Zoe Bell Directed by: Drew Barrymore Produced by: Nancy Juvonen, Drew Barrymore, Peter Douglas
Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. A global cataclysm brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Thriller Release Date: November 13th, 2009 (wide) Distributors: Sony Pictures Releasing
STARRING John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover and Woody Harrelson DIRECTED BY Roland Emmerich
Two men have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Columbus is a big wuss -- but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive. Tallahassee is an AK-totin', zombie-slayin' badass whose single determination is to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces with Wichita and Little Rock, who have also found unique ways to survive the zombie mayhem, they will have to determine which is worse: relying on each other or succumbing to the zombies.
Genres: Comedy and Suspense/Horror Release Date: October 2nd, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R for zombie horror violence/gore and language. Distributors: Sony Pictures Releasing
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin Directed by: Ruben Fleischer Produced by: Ezra Swerdlow, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick
When five sorority girls inadvertently cause the murder of one of their sisters in a prank gone wrong, they agree to keep the matter to themselves and never speak of it again, so they can get on with their lives. This proves easier said than done, when after graduation a mysterious killer goes after the five of them and anyone who knows their secret.
Genres: Suspense/Horror, Thriller and Remake Running Time: 1 hr. 40 min. Release Date: September 11th 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R for strong bloody violence, language, some sexuality/nudity and partying. Distributors: Summit Entertainment, LLC
Starring: Briana Evigan, Leah Pipes, Rumer Willis, Jamie Chung, Carrie Fisher Directed by: Stewart Hendler Produced by: Mike Karz, Patrick Wachsberger, Erik Feig
The journal of Nick Twisp, an 18-year old high school student, who goes on a quest to lose his virginity after his parent's breakup.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Adaptation and Teen Release Date: October 30th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: R for sexual content, language and drug use. Distributors: The Weinstein Company
Starring: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Jean Smart Directed by: Miguel Arteta Produced by: David Permut, Steve Bing, Miranda Freiberg
Four kids are driving through the desert on their way to the beach, their faces anything but cheery. This isn`t Spring Break. They are trying to outrun the end of the world-and each other. Determined to elude the deadly virus, Danny, his brother Brian, his girlfriend Bobby and Danny`s school friend Kate speed across the Southwestern U.S. to reach the place of possible safety. Over the course of four days, the group is faced with moral decisions that no human should ever be forced to face. They discover that their greatest enemy is not the microbe attacking humanity, but the darkness within themselves.
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror and Thriller Running Time: 1 hr. 24 min. Release Date: September 4th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence, disturbing content and language. Distributors: Paramount Vantage
Starring: Chris Pine, Lou Taylor Pucci, Piper Perabo, Emily VanCamp, Christopher Meloni Directed by: Alex Pastor, David Pastor Produced by: Anthony Bregman, Ray Angelic, Stefanie Azpiazu
Joel is one step away from selling his flavor extract factory and retiring to easy street when a freak workplace accident sets in motion a series of disasters that put his business and personal life in jeopardy.
Genres: Comedy Running Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Release Date: September 4th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: R for language, sexual references and some drug use. Distributors: Miramax Films
Starring: Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Kristen Wiig, Ben Affleck, J. K. Simmons Directed by: Mike Judge Produced by: Dave Krinsky, Tom Lassally, Michael Flynn
Five talented young basketball players from Akron, Ohio star in this remarkable true-life coming of age story about friendship and loyalty in the face of great adversity. Coached by a charismatic but inexperienced player's father, and led by future NBA superstar LeBron James, the "Fab Five's" improbable nine-year journey leads them from a decrepit inner-city gym to the doorstep of a national high school championship. Along the way, the close-knit team is repeatedly tested--both on and off the court--as James' exploding worldwide celebrity threatens to destroy everything they've set out to achieve together. The documentary combines a series of unforgettable one-on-one interviews with rare news footage, never-before-seen home videos, and personal family photographs to bring this heart-wrenching and wholly American story to life.
Genres: Documentary and Sports Running Time: 1 hr. 45 min. Release Date: October 2nd, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: PG for brief mild language and incidental smoking. Distributors: Lionsgate
Starring: LeBron James, Dru Joyce II, Dru Joyce III, Romeo Travis, Sian Cotton Directed by: Kristopher Belman Produced by: LeBron James, Jimmy Iovine, Harvey Mason Jr
The as-yet-untitled film will explore the root causes of the global economic meltdown and take a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as "the biggest robbery in the history of this country" -- the massive transfer of U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions.
Genres: Documentary, Politics/Religion and Sequel Running Time: 2 hrs. Release Date: October 2nd, 2009 (limited) Distributors: Overture Films, Paramount Vantage
Starring: Michael Moore Directed by: Michael Moore Produced by: Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Michael Moore
Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma. Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it means to be a hero.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Adaptation Release Date: October 23rd, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG for some action and peril, and brief mild language. Distributors: Summit Entertainment, LLC
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy Directed by: David Bowers (III) Produced by: Maryann Garger
What was Mark Whitacre thinking? A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company's multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion. But before all that can happen, the FBI needs evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire and carry a hidden tape recorder in his briefcase, imagining himself as a kind of de facto secret agent. Unfortunately for the FBI, their lead witness hasn't been quite so forthcoming about helping himself to the corporate coffers. Whitacre's ever-changing account frustrates the agents and threatens the case against ADM as it becomes almost impossible to decipher what is real and what is the product of Whitacre's rambling imagination. Based on the true story of the highest-ranking corporate whistleblower in U.S. history.
Genres: Comedy and Adaptation Running Time: 1 hr. 48 min. Release Date: September 18th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R for language. Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Starring: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale, Mike O'Malley, Andrew Daly Directed by: Steven Soderbergh Produced by: George Clooney, Jeff Skoll, Michael London
The adventures of the crime-fighting secret agent, El Superbeasto, a massive over-the-hill masked wrestler who has more interest in strippers than adventure, but still manages to get involved with murdering super-intelligent gorillas, Liverpoolian zombies, and Dr. Satan, a manic depressive mad scientist with a penchant for finding the perfect woman.
Genres: Comedy, Animation and Adaptation Running Time: 1 hr. 20 min. Release Date: September 12th, 2009 MPAA Rating: R for strong crude and sexual content throughout, nude graphics, language, violence and gore.
Starring: Paul Giamatti, Tom Papa, Sheri Moon Zombie, Brian Posehn Directed by: Mr Lawrence Produced by: Rob Zombie, Tom Klein
People are living their lives remotely from the safety of their own homes via robotic surrogates -- sexy, physically perfect mechanical representations of themselves. It's an ideal world where crime, pain, fear and consequences don't exist. When the first murder in years jolts this utopia, FBI agent Greer discovers a vast conspiracy behind the surrogate phenomenon and must abandon his own surrogate, risking his life to unravel the mystery.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller and Adaptation Release Date: September 25th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, disturbing images, language, sexuality and a drug-related scene. Distributors: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Boris Kodjoe, James Cromwell Directed by: Jonathan Mostow Produced by: David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Max Handelman
Two middle-aged business partners' lives are turned upside down when they find themselves in the care of 7-year old twins.
Genres: Comedy and Kids/Family Release Date: November 25th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG for some mild rude humor. Distributors: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Starring: John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Ella Blue Travolta, Robin Williams, Matt Dillon Directed by: Walt Becker Produced by: Andrew Panay, Peter Abrams, Robert L. Levy
In an alternate reality, lying -- even the concept of a lie -- does not even exist. Everyone -- from politicians to advertisers to the man and woman on the street -- speaks the truth and nothing but the truth with no thought of the consequences. But when a down-on-his-luck loser named Mark suddenly develops the ability to lie, he finds that dishonesty has its rewards. In a world where every word is assumed to be the absolute truth, Mark easily lies his way to fame and fortune. But lies have a way of spreading, and Mark begins to realize that things are getting a little out of control when some of his tallest tales are being taken as, well, gospel. With the entire world now hanging on his every word, there is only one thing Mark has not been able to lie his way into: the heart of the woman he loves.
Genres: Comedy Running Time: 1 hr. 39 min. Release Date: September 25th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for language including some sexual material and a drug reference. Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Starring: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K. Directed by: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson Produced by: Terry Dougas, Ted Field, Sue Baden-Powell
A reinvention of the original 1980 hit film, Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame...the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student's passion will be put to the test. In addition to their artistic goals, they have to deal with everything else that goes along with high school, a tumultuous time full of schoolwork, deep friendships, budding romance, and self-discovery. As each student strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they'll discover who among them has the innate talent and necessary discipline to succeed. With the love and support of their friends and fellow artists, they'll find out who amongst them will achieve Fame...
Genres: Drama, Musical/Performing Arts, Remake and Teen Release Date: September 25th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG for thematic material including teen drinking, a sexual situation and language. Distributors: United Artists Films, MGM Distribution Company
Starring: Kherington Payne, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Paul McGill, Asher Book, Kristy Flores Directed by: Kevin Tancharoen Produced by: Eric Reid (II), Beth Depatie, Harley Tannebaum (II)
When two men emerge from a deep sleep in the middle of space, they discover that they have no memories of who they are and where they're going. But their memory loss pales in comparison to the problem of the murderous warriors on board their ship who don't want to leave anyone alive.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Thriller Release Date: September 25th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R for strong horror violence and language. Distributors: Overture Films
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet, Norman Reedus, Cung Le Directed by: Christian Alvart Produced by: Dave Morrison (II), Martin Moszkowicz, Jeremy Bolt
When a self-help author arrives in Seattle to teach a sold-out seminar, he unexpectedly meets the one person who might finally be able to help him help himself.
Genres: Comedy, Drama and Romance Running Time: 1 hr. 49 min. Release Date: September 18th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some language including sexual references. Distributors: Universal Pictures
Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Dan Fogler, Judy Greer, Martin Sheen Directed by: Brandon Camp Produced by: J. Miles Dale, Richard Solomon, Mike Thompson
A scientist tries to solve world hunger only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance.
Genres: Kids/Family, Animation and Adaptation Running Time: 1 hr. 21 min. Release Date: September 18th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG Distributors: Sony Pictures Releasing
Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Andy Samberg, Bruce Campbell Directed by: Christopher Miller, Christopher Miller (II), Phil Lord Produced by: Yair Landau, Pam Marsden
The secrets of three generations of one Jewish family threaten to wipe away its future. When he loses touch with his estranged father, Zak Pikler and his pregnant girlfriend Delphina travel to an abandoned Catskills lake where the eccentric poet Warren Yitzchak Pikler is living in solitude and declining health. As Zak copes with his father's dementia, Delphina inadvertently uncovers a secret the Piklers have been hiding since World War II: an impossible sacrifice they made in order to join Rudolph Kasztner's controversial train out of Hungary.
Genres: Drama Running Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Release Date: September 4th, 2009 (limited) Distributors: Highbrow Entertainment, Barn Door Pictures
Starring: Eli Wallach, Lawrence Pressman, Daniel Sauli, Annie Parisse, Ronald Guttman Produced by: Mary Stuart Masterson, Peter Masterson (II), Steven Weisman
Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.
Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller, Adaptation, Sequel and Teen Release Date: November 20th, 2009 (wide) Distributors: Summit Entertainment, LLC
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Ashley Greene, Taylor Lautner, Elizabeth Reaser Directed by: Chris Weitz Produced by: Wyck Godfrey, Mark Morgan, Marty Bowen
Clyde Shelton is an upstanding family man whose wife and daughter are brutally murdered during a home invasion. When the killers are caught, Nick Rice, a hotshot young Philadelphia prosecutor, is assigned to the case. Over his objections, Nick is forced by his boss to offer one of the suspects a light sentence in exchange for testifying against his accomplice. Fast forward ten years. The man who got away with murder is found dead and Clyde Shelton coolly admits his guilt. Then he issues a warning to Nick: Either fix the flawed justice system that failed his family, or key players in the trial will die. Soon Shelton follows through on his threats, orchestrating from his jail cell a string of spectacularly diabolical assassinations that can be neither predicted nor prevented. Philadelphia is gripped with fear as Shelton's high-profile targets are slain one after another and the authorities are powerless to halt his reign of terror. Only Nick can stop the killing, and to do so he must outwit this brilliant sociopath in a harrowing contest of wills in which even the smallest misstep means death. With his own family now in Shelton's crosshairs, Nick finds himself in a desperate race against time facing a deadly adversary who seems always to be one step ahead.
Genres: Thriller Release Date: October 16th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R for strong bloody brutal violence and torture, a scene of rape and pervasive language. Distributors: Overture Films
Starring: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Michael Gambon, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney Directed by: F. Gary Gray Produced by: Neil Sacker, Jeff Waxman, Gerard Butler
A crew of officers at an armored transport security firm risk their lives when they embark on the ultimate heist against their own company. Armed with a seemingly fool-proof plan, the men plan on making off with a fortune with harm to none. But when an unexpected witness interferes, the plan quickly unravels and all bets are off.
Genres: Drama Release Date: December 4th, 2009 (wide) Distributors: Screen Gems
Starring: Andre Jamal Kinney, Matt Dillon, Columbus Short, Jean Reno, Skeet Ulrich Directed by: Nimrod Antal Produced by: Russell Hollander, Debra James, Chris Lemos
Carrie Stetko, the lone U.S. Marshal assigned to Antarctica, is investigating the continent's first murder, which draws her into a shocking mystery. Now, with only three days until winter, Carrie must solve the crime before Antarctica is plunged into darkness and she is stranded with the killer.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller, Crime/Gangster and Adaptation Running Time: 1 hr. 41 min. Release Date: September 11th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R for violence, grisly images, brief strong language and some nudity. Distributors: Sony Pictures Releasing, Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Columbus Short, Gabriel Macht, Tom Skerritt, Alex O'Loughlin Directed by: Dominic Sena Produced by: Steve Richards (III), Don Carmody, Greg Rucka
Mary Horowitz is a cruciverbalist - a crossword puzzle constructor. Her brain spins at warp speed with an endless stream of arcane information. She can come up with the perfect word - and dozens with the same meaning - at a moment's notice, but "normal" behavior eludes her. For Mary, nothing is typical, especially relationships. When she is set up on a blind date with handsome cable-news cameraman Steve, Mary thinks the chemistry is undeniable - that Steve is "the one." Steve, on the other hand, thinks Mary is crazy. Mary, who just knows she's found her soul mate, decides to do anything and go anywhere to be with him. She begins to pursue Steve relentlessly as he crisscrosses the country, covering breaking news stories. Mary's escalating infatuation with Steve is encouraged by the self-serving actions of news reporter Hartman Hughes, who enjoys torturing his insolent cameraman at every opportunity. With Mary never far behind and Hartman urging her on, Steve becomes increasingly unhinged. But when Mary becomes embroiled in the news story of the year, Steve and Hartman begin to see her differently. Hartman is plagued by guilt, knowing his game of one-upmanship with Steve has placed her squarely in harms way, while Steve is feeling his own pangs of remorse at his callous behavior. Despite the media storm surrounding her, Mary with her upbeat, unaffected manner brings together a small community of new friends. And all who encounter Mary will realize that sometimes the ones who don't fit in are the ones who really stand out.
Genres: Comedy Running Time: 1 hr 38 min. Release Date: September 4th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content including innuendos. Distributors: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Thomas Haden Church, Bradley Cooper, Ken Jeong, D.J. Qualls Directed by: Phil Traill Produced by: Nicholas Osborne, Trevor Engelson, Ted Field
Lawrence Talbot is a haunted nobleman lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother...and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself.
Lawrence Talbot's childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. But when his brother's fiancée, Gwen Conliffe, tracks him down to help find her missing love, Talbot returns home to join the search. He learns that something with brute strength and insatiable bloodlust has been killing the villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named Aberline has come to investigate.
As he pieces together the gory puzzle, he hears of an ancient curse that turns the afflicted into werewolves when the moon is full. Now, if he has any chance at ending the slaughter and protecting the woman he has grown to love, Talbot must destroy the vicious creature in the woods surrounding Blackmoor. But as he hunts for the nightmarish beast, a simple man with a tortured past will uncover a primal side to himself...one he never imagined existed.
Joe Johnston ("Jurassic Park III") directs "The Wolfman," and six-time Oscar-winning special effects artist Rick Baker brings his design and makeup talents to transform Del Toro into the fearsome title character.
Genres: Suspense/Horror and Remake Release Date: February 12th, 2010 (wide) Distributors: Universal Pictures
Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving, Geraldine Chaplin Directed by: Joe Johnston Produced by: Bill Carraro, Andrew Z. Davis, Benicio Del Toro
This drama tells the real-life story of the infamous British prisoner Charles Bronson (not to be confused with the American actor of the same name). Though Bronson was initially sentenced to seven years for burglary, his bad behavior--including attacking violently, taking hostages, and staging protests from the roof--has had him imprisoned for more than three decades, most of it in solitary confinement.
Genres: Art/Foreign, Drama, Crime/Gangster and Biopic Running Time: 1 hr. 32 min. Release Date: September 25th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: R for violent and disturbing content, graphic nudity, sexuality and language. Distributors: Magnet Releasing
Starring: Tom Hardy, Terry Stone, Amanda Burton, Matt King (III), Kelly Adams Directed by: Nicolas Winding Refn Produced by: Nick Love, Allan Niblo, James Richardson
Jimmy loves dinosaurs and sleeps on the top bunk. Unfortunately, Jimmy is 40 and shares that bunk with Bob, his 10-year-old nephew. Freshly divorced, Jimmy lives with his sister Aiko and her family while boldly searching for a new wife. His brother in-law, Tak thinks he's a disaster. And although Jimmy may lack social grace, he is convinced the best years of his life are just beginning. His plan seems like it's all falling into place when Tak's beautiful niece Ramona moves in. But once Jimmy sets his sights on stealing her from his best friend Tim, he sees his intentions go hilariously awry.
Genres: Comedy Running Time: 1 hr. 23 min. Release Date: September 11th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some violent images and sex-related humor. Distributors: Variance Films
Starring: Hiroshi Watanabe, Nae Yuuki, Lynn Chen, James Kyson Lee Directed by: David Boyle Produced by: Duane Andersen
When Madea, America's favorite pistol-packing grandma, catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of Raymond, her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids. But her attitude begins to change when Sandino, a handsome Mexican immigrant looking for work, moves into April's basement room. Making amends for his own troubled past, Sandino challenges April to open her heart. And April soon realizes she must make the biggest choice of her life: between her old ways with Raymond and the new possibilities of family, faith... and even true love.
Genres: Comedy, Drama and Adaptation Running Time: 1 hr. 53 min. Release Date: September 11th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material involving a sexual assault on a minor, violence, drug references and smoking. Distributors: Lionsgate
Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Brian J. White, Hope Olaide Wilson , Mary J. Blige Directed by: Tyler Perry Produced by: Michael Paseornek, Tyler Perry, Reuben Cannon
The time is the too-near future. Powered and enabled by the invention known as the Great Machine, the world's machines have turned on mankind and sparked social unrest, decimating the human population before being largely shut down. But as our world fell to pieces, a mission began to salvage the legacy of civilization; a group of small creations was given the spark of life by a scientist in the final days of humanity, and they continue to exist post-apocalypse. With their group so few, these "stitchpunk" creations must summon individual strengths well beyond their own proportions in order to outwit and fight against still-functioning machines, one of which is a marauding mechanized beast.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Adaptation Running Time: 1 hr. 19 min. Release Date: September 9th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence and scary images. Distributors: Focus Features
Starring: Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Crispin Glover, Martin Landau, John C. Reilly Directed by: Shane Acker Produced by: Tim Burton, Timur Bekmambetov, Jim Lemley
Set in the near future, a time when mind-control technology has taken society by storm. Humans control other humans in a mass-scale, multiplayer online game. Reclusive billionaire Ken Castle has created the controversial form of entertainment, "Slayers," a hugely popular game that allows millions to act out their innermost desires and fantasies -- online -- in front of a global audience. Gaming has evolved into a terrifying new dimension-mind control-manipulation-people playing people. At the center is Kable, the superstar and cult hero of "Slayers," the savage, ultra-violent first person shooter game. Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned and forced to fight against his will, the modern day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game to free his family, regain his identity and to save mankind from Castle's ruthless technology.
Genres: Action/Adventure and Thriller Running Time: 1 hr. 45 min. Release Date: September 4th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity and language. Distributors: Lionsgate, Lakeshore International
Starring: Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, Michael C. Hall, Kyra Sedgwick, Logan Lerman Directed by: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor Produced by: Eric Reid (II), David Scott Rubin, Michael Paseornek
Muna, a single mother leaves the West Bank with Fadi, her teenage son, with dreams of an exciting future in the promise land of small town Illinois. As her son navigates high school hallways the way he used to move through military checkpoints, the indomitable Muna scrambles together a new life cooking up falafel burgers as well as hamburgers at the local White Castle.
Genres: Art/Foreign, Comedy, Drama, Politics/Religion, Teen and War Running Time: 1 hr. 37 min. Release Date: September 4th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief drug use involving teens, and some language. Distributors: National Geographic Films
Starring: Hiam Abbass, Alia Shawkat, Joseph Ziegler, Daniel Boiteau, Miriam Smith Directed by: Cherien Dabis Produced by: Alicia Sams, Cherien Dabis, Paul Barkin
Anna Wintour, the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine for twenty years, is the most powerful and polarizing figure in fashion. Hidden behind her trademark bob and sunglasses, she has never allowed anyone to scrutinize the inner workings of her magazine. Until now. With unprecedented access, filmmaker R.J. Cutler's new film takes the viewer inside a world they only think they know. Every August a record-breaking number of people can't wait to get their hands on the September issue of Vogue. The 2007 issue was and remains the biggest ever, weighing over four pounds, selling thirteen million copies, and impacting the $300-billion global fashion industry more than any other single publication. He takes us behind the scenes at Fashion Week, to Europe, on shoots and re-shoots, and into closed-door staff meetings, bearing witness to an arduous, entertaining, and sometimes emotionally demanding process. At the eye of this annual fashion hurricane is the two-decade relationship between Wintour and Grace Coddington, incomparable Creative Director and fashion genius. They are perfectly matched for the age-old conflict between creator and curator. Through them, we see close-up the delicate creative chemistry it takes to remain at the top of the ever-changing fashion field.
Genres: Documentary and Biopic Running Time: 1 hr. 28 min. Release Date: August 28th, 2009 (NY), September 11th (expands) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language. Distributors: Roadside Attractions
Starring: Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley, Grace Coddington, Patrick Demarchelier, Oscar De La Renta Directed by: R.J. Cutler Produced by: Alison Ellwood, Lyle Gamm, R.J. Cutler
A group of kid detectives called The Mystery Team struggle to solve a double murder to prove they can be real detectives before they graduate from high school.
Genres: Comedy and Drama Running Time: 1 hr. 45 min. Release Date: August 28th, 2009 MPAA Rating: R for crude sexual content, nudity, language and some drug material. Distributors: Roadside Attractions
Paul Aufiero, a 35-year-old parking garage attendant from Staten Island, is the self-described "world's biggest New York Giants fan." He lives at home with his mother, spending his off hours calling in to local sports-radio station 760 The Zone, where he rants in support of his beloved team, often against his mysterious on-air rival, Eagles fan Philadelphia. His family berates him for doing nothing with his life, but they don't understand the depth of his love of the Giants or the responsibility his fandom carries. One night, Paul and his best friend Sal spot Giants star linebacker Quantrell Bishop at a gas station in their neighborhood. They impulsively follow his limo into Manhattan, to a strip club, where they hang in the background, agog at their hero. Paul cautiously decides to approach him, stepping into the rarefied air of football stardom -- and things do not go as planned. The fallout of this chance encounter brings Paul's world crashing down around him as his family, the team, the media and the authorities engage in a tug of war over Paul, testing his allegiances and calling into question everything he believes in. Meanwhile, the Giants march toward a late-season showdown with the Eagles, unaware that sometimes the most brutal struggles take place far from the field of play.
Genres: Drama Running Time: 1 hr. 28 min. Release Date: August 28th, 2009 (limite) MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexuality. Distributors: First Independent Pictures
Starring: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Corrigan, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Michael Rapaport, Gino Cafarelli Directed by: Robert Siegel
Picks up at the exact moment the first movie stopped and follow the aftermath of Michael Myers murderous rampage through the eyes of heroine Laurie Strode.
Genres: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror, Sequel and Teen Running Time: 1 hr. 41 min. Release Date: August 28th, 2009 (wide) Distributors: Dimension Films, The Weinstein Company
Starring: Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Chris Hardwick, Mark Christopher-Lawrence, Jeffrey Daniel Phillips Produced by: Malek Akkad, Rob Zombie, Andy Gould
Genres: Science Fiction/Fantasy and Suspense/Horror Running Time: 1 hr. 22 min. Release Date: August 28th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R for strong violent/gruesome accidents, language and a scene of sexuality. Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Starring: Bobby Campo, Shantel VanSanten, Nick Zano, Mykelti Williamson, Krista Allen Directed by: David Richard Ellis Produced by: Richard Brener, Walter Hamada, Sheila Hanahan Taylor
An ex-Marine finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people.
Genres: Action/Adventure and Science Fiction/Fantasy Release Date: December 18th, 2009 (wide) Distributors: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Lola Herrera, Joel David Moore Directed by: James Cameron Produced by: James Cameron, Jon Landau, Rae Sanchini
Lurgan Northern Ireland, 1975. A low level civil war has been underway, with the IRA targeting British loyalists and the loyalist Ulster Volunteer Force exacting revenge on Catholics they claim are militant republicans. Alistair Little, 16 is the leader of a UVF cell, eager to be blooded. He and his gang are given the go ahead to kill a young Catholic man, James Griffin, as a reprisal and a warning to others. When the hit is carried out, Joe Griffin - the 11-year old little brother of the target - watches in horror his brother is shot in the head. Thirty years later Joe Griffin and Alistair are to meet, on camera, with a view to reconciliation. Alistair has served his sentence, and peace may have been agreed to in N. Ireland, but Joe Griffin is not coming on the program for a handshake. Unbeknownst to the production team, he intends to stick a knife in his brother's killer - live on air.
Genres: Art/Foreign and Drama Running Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Release Date: August 21st, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributors: IFC Films
Starring: Liam Neeson, James Nesbitt, Anamaria Marinca, Richard Dormer, Andrea Irvine Directed by: Oliver Hirschbiegel Produced by: Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Paul Trijbits
Jane is the mother of three grown kids, owns a thriving Santa Barbara bakery/restaurant and has - after a decade of divorce - an amicable relationship with her ex-husband, attorney Jake. But when Jane and Jake find themselves out of town for their son's college graduation, things start to get complicated. An innocent meal together turns into the unimaginable - an affair. With Jake remarried to the much younger Agness, Jane is now, of all things, the other woman. Caught in the middle of their renewed romance is Adam, an architect hired to remodel Jane's kitchen. Healing from a divorce of his own, Adam starts to fall for Jane, but soon realizes he's become part of a love triangle. Should Jane and Jake move on with their lives, or is love truly lovelier the second time around? It's--complicated.
Genres: Comedy and Romance Release Date: December 25th, 2009 (wide) Distributors: Universal Pictures
Starring: Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, Zoe Kazan, Lake Bell Directed by: Nancy Meyers Produced by: Suzanne Farwell, Ilona Herzberg, Scott Rudin
Captures the drama and spectacle that play out every year at the X Games events, highlighting the behind-the-scenes stories of the featured athletes and the sacrifices they make in pursuit of glory and the advancement of their sports on the industry's biggest stage.
Genres: Documentary and Sports Release Date: August 21st, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: PG for extreme sports action and accidents. Distributors: Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Starring: Shaun White, Bob Burnquist, Ricky Carmichael, Travis Pastrana (II), Emile Hirsch Produced by: Phil Orlins, Tori Stevens, Jason Brenek
Lance Clayton is a man who has learned to settle. He dreamed of being a rich and famous writer, but has only managed to make it as a high school poetry teacher. His only son Kyle is an insufferable jackass who won't give his father the time of day. He is dating Claire, the school's adorable art teacher, but she doesn't want to get serious -- or even acknowledge publicly that they are dating. Then, in the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of all the fame, fortune and popularity he ever dreamed of, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there.
Genres: Comedy Running Time: 1 hr. 39 min. Release Date: August 21st, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: R for language, crude and sexual content, some drug use and disturbing images. Distributors: Magnolia Pictures
Starring: Robin Williams, Daryl Sabara, Alexie Gilmore, Henry Simmons, Evan Martin Directed by: Bobcat Goldthwait Produced by: Jennifer Roth, Richard Kelly, Sean McKittrick
Based on the true story of actor George Hamilton's early years, during which he accompanied his glamorous mother, Anne Hamilton Spalding, on an extended road trip across the country to track down her former boyfriends.
Genres: Comedy Running Time: 1 hr. 47 min. Release Date: August 21st, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content and language. Distributors: Freestyle Releasing, LLC
Starring: Renee Zellweger, Chris Noth, Steven Weber, Logan Lerman, Robin Weigert Directed by: Richard Loncraine Produced by: George Hamilton, Robert Kosberg, Aaron Ryder
Centers on four ambitious young women from different corners of Mexico who are caught up in the frenzy that sweeps the country when a producer dreams up a nationwide talent search to cast the lead in his next big movie--even though the producer's on-again, off-again lover is expected to get the part.
Genres: Art/Foreign and Comedy Running Time: 1 hr. 47 min. Release Date: August 7th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature sexual content, language and thematic material. Distributors: Maya Entertainment
Starring: Patricia Llaca, Julio Bracho (II), Maya Zapata, Ana Layevska, Diana Garcia Directed by: Issa Lopez Produced by: Ignacio Darnaude, Luz Maria Rojas
This documentary reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time -- people who've profoundly impacted our culture, yet are virtually unknown outside their industry. Exploding forth from advertising's "creative revolution" of the 1960s, these artists and writers all brought a surprisingly rebellious spirit to their work in a business more often associated with mediocrity or manipulation: George Lois, Mary Wells, Dan Wieden, Lee Clow, Hal Riney and others featured in the film were responsible for "Just Do It," "I Love NY," "Where's the Beef?," "Got Milk," "Think Different," and brilliant campaigns for everything from cars to presidents. They managed to grab the attention of millions and truly move them. Visually interwoven with their stories, TV satellites are launched, billboards are erected, and the social and cultural impact of their ads are brought to light in this dynamic exploration of art, commerce, and human emotion.
Genres: Documentary Running Time: 1 hr. 30 min. Release Date: August 21st, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributors: Arthouse Films, Seventh Art Releasing
Directed by: Doug Pray Produced by: David Baldwin, , Kirk Souder
Inspired by the true story of Martin McGartland who was recruited by the British Special Branch to work inside the IRA. He moved up the ranks and saved well over 50 lives, yet ended up being hunted by both sides. He had to leave his young girlfriend and child behind for their own protection and is still on the run today.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Thriller, Adaptation and Politics/Religion Running Time: 1 hr. 58 min. Release Date: August 21st, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: for strong brutal violence and torture, language and some sexuality. Distributors: Phase 4 Films
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Jim Sturgess, Nathalie Press, Kevin Zegers, Rose McGowan Directed by: Kari Skogland Produced by: Kyle Lundberg, Stephen Margolis, Guy Collins
Set in Germany, chronicles the rise and fall of the Red Army Faction, postwar Western Germany's most active left-wing terrorism organization, also known as the Baader-Meinhof Group.
Genres: Art/Foreign, Crime/Gangster, Adaptation, Biopic and Politics/Religion Running Time: 2 hrs. 29 min. Release Date: August 21st, 2009 (NY), August 28th (LA) MPAA Rating: R for strong bloody violence, disturbing images, sexual content, graphic nudity and language. Distributors: Vitagraph Films
Starring: Martina Gedeck, Moritz Bleibtreu, Alexandra Maria Lara, Karoline Herfurth, Bruno Ganz Directed by: Uli Edel Produced by: Martin Moszkowicz, Bernd Eichinger, Manuel Malle
In the suburb of Black Falls, all the houses look the same and everyone works for BLACK BOX Unlimited Worldwide Industries Incorporated, whose Mr. Black's BLACK BOX is the ultimate communication and do-it-all gadget that's sweeping the nation. Other than keeping his parents employed, however, Mr. Black's BLACK BOX has done nothing for 11-year-old Toe Thompson, who just wants to make a few friends... until a mysterious rainbow-colored rock falls from the sky, hits him in the head and changes everything. The Rainbow Rock does Mr. Black's BLACK BOX one better: it grants wishes to anyone who holds it. Before long, wishes-gone-wrong have left the neighborhood swarming with tiny spaceships, crocodile armies, giant boogers... and outrageous magical mayhem around every corner. But it's not until the grown-ups get their hands on the Rock that the trouble really starts. Now Toe and his newfound friends must join forces to save their town from itself, discovering along the way that what you wish for is not always what you want.
Genres: Action/Adventure and Kids/Family Running Time: 1 hr. 29 min. Release Date: August 21st, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG for mild action and some rude humor. Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Starring: Jimmy Bennett, Kat Dennings, Devon Gearhart, Rebel Rodriguez, Leo Howard Directed by: Robert Rodriguez Produced by: Dan Lin, Hunt Lowry, Robert Rodriguez
Ryden Malby had a plan. Do well in high school, thereby receiving a great college scholarship. Now that she's finally graduated, it's time for her to find a gorgeous loft apartment and land her dream job at the city's best publishing house. But when Jessica Bard, Ryden's college nemesis steals her perfect job, Ryden is forced to move back to her childhood home. Stuck with her eccentric family - a stubborn do-it-yourself dad, an overly thrifty mom, a politically incorrect grandma, a very odd little brother - and a growing stack of rejected job applications, Ryden starts to feel like she's going nowhere. The only upside is spending time with her best friend, Adam - and running into her hot next-door neighbor, David. But if Ryden's going to survive life as a post grad, it may be time to come up with a new plan...
Genres: Comedy and Kids/Family Running Time: 1 hr. 29 min. Release Date: August 21st, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual situations and brief strong language. Distributors: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Starring: Alexis Bledel, Zach Gilford, Michael Keaton, Carol Burnett, Rodrigo Santoro Directed by: Vicky Jenson Produced by: Tom Pollock, Ivan Reitman, Joe Medjuck
In German-occupied France, Shosanna Dreyfus witnesses the execution of her family at the hand of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa. Shosanna narrowly escapes and flees to Paris, where she forges a new identity as the owner and operator of a cinema. Elsewhere in Europe, Lieutenant Aldo Raine organizes a group of Jewish soldiers to engage in targeted acts of retribution. Known to their enemy as "The Basterds," Raine's squad joins German actress and undercover agent Bridget Von Hammersmark on a mission to take down the leaders of The Third Reich. Fates converge under a cinema marquee, where Shosanna is poised to carry out a revenge plan of her own...
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Adaptation, Politics/Religion and War Running Time: 2 hrs. 32 min. Release Date: August 21st, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R for strong graphic violence, language and brief sexuality. Distributors: The Weinstein Company
When gifted singer-songwriter Charlotte Banks asks new kid in town Will Burton to manage her fledgling rock band, she appears to have just one goal in mind: go head-to-head against her egotistical musician ex-boyfriend, Ben, at the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands. Against all odds, their band develops a sound all its own with a real shot at success in the contest. Meanwhile, romance brews between Will and Sa5m, who plays a mean guitar and has a voice to die for. When disaster strikes, it's time for the band to make a choice: Do they admit defeat, or face the music and stand up for what they believe in?
Genres: Comedy, Drama and Teen Running Time: 1 hr. 51 min. Release Date: August 14th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG for some thematic elements and mild language. Distributors: Summit Entertainment, LLC
Starring: Alyson Michalka, Gaelan Connell, Vanessa Hudgens, Lisa Kudrow, Gaelan Connell Directed by: Todd Graff Produced by: Ron Schmidt, Marisa Yeres, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
A bourgeois middle-aged dentist named Veronica drives alone on a dirt road, becomes distracted, and runs over something. Immediately she becomes disoriented, unmoored from her identity and reality, like a sleepwalker who’s actually awake. As the week go on, she becomes obsessed with the possibility that she may have killed someone: a young boy whose body is found in a roadside canal. Veronica tries to piece together what happened while her husband systematically erases her tracks.
Genres: Art/Foreign, Drama and Thriller Running Time: 1 hr. 27 min. Release Date: August 19th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributors: Strand Releasing
Starring: Maria Onetto, Ines Efron, Cesar Bordon, Guillermo Arengo, Maria Vaner Directed by: Lucrecia Martel Produced by: Veronica Cura, Pedro Almodovar, Augustin Almodovar
1n 1972, a scale of measurement was established for alien encounters. When a UFO is sighted, it is called an encounter of the first kind. When evidence is collected, it is known as an encounter of the second kind. When contact is made with extraterrestrials, it is the third kind. The next level, abduction, is the fourth kind. This encounter has been the most difficult to document-until now. Set in modern-day Nome, Alaska, where--mysteriously since the 1960s--a disproportionate number of the population has been reported missing every year. Despite multiple FBI investigations of the region, the truth has never been discovered. Here in this remote region, psychologist Dr. Abigail Tyler began videotaping sessions with traumatized patients and unwittingly discovered some of the most disturbing evidence of alien abduction ever documented.
Genres: Thriller Release Date: November 6th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violent/disturbing images, some terror, thematic elements and brief sexuality. Distributors: Universal Pictures
Starring: Milla Jovovich, Corey Johnson, Elias Koteas, Will Patton Produced by: Scott Niemeyer, Norm Waitt, David Pupkewitz
A boy unknowingly breaks a 200-year-old truce between two warring factions of vampires. Pulled into a fantastic life of misunderstood sideshow freaks and grotesque creatures of the night, one teen will vanish from the safety of a boring existence and fulfill his destiny in a place drawn from nightmares. 14-year-old Darren was like most kids in his suburban neighborhood. He hung out with his best friend, got decent grades and usually stayed out of trouble. But when he and his buddy stumble upon a traveling freak show, things begin to change inside Darren. That's the exact moment when a vampire named Larten Crepsley turns him into something, well, bloodthirsty.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror, Adaptation and Teen Release Date: October 23rd, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense supernatural violence and action, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language. Distributors: Universal Pictures
Starring: John C. Reilly, Ken Watanabe, Josh Hutcherson, Chris Massoglia, Ray Stevenson Directed by: Paul Weitz Produced by: Dan Kolsrud, Andrew Miano, Kerry Kohansky Roberts
When God loses faith in Mankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope lies in a group of strangers trapped in a desert diner and the Archangel Michael.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Thriller Release Date: January 22nd, 2010 (wide) Distributors: Sony Pictures Releasing, Screen Gems
Starring: Paul Bettany, Tyrese Gibson, Dennis Quaid, Kevin Durand Directed by: Scott Charles Stewart
Cliff and Cydney are an adventurous young couple celebrating their honeymoon by backpacking to one of the most beautiful, and remote, beaches in Hawaii. Hiking the wild, secluded trails, they believe they've found paradise. But when the pair comes across a group of frightened hikers discussing the horrifying murder of another newlywed couple on the islands, they begin to question whether they should turn back. Unsure whether to stay or flee, Cliff and Cydney join up with two other couples, and things begin to go terrifyingly wrong. Far from civilization or rescue, everyone begins to look like a threat and nobody knows whom to trust. Paradise becomes hell on earth as a brutal battle for survival begins...
Genres: Action/Adventure and Thriller Running Time: 1 hr. 38 min. Release Date: August 7th, 2009 (wide) MPAA Rating: R for graphic violence, language including sexual references and some drug use. Distributors: Rogue Pictures
Starring: Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant, Milla Jovovich, Kiele Sanchez, Marley Shelton Directed by: David Twohy Produced by: Robert Bernacchi, Ryan Kavanaugh, Mark Canton
In the city that never sleeps, love is always on the mind. Those passions come to life in a collaboration of storytelling from some of today's most imaginative filmmakers and featuring an all-star cast. Together they create a kaleidoscope of the spontaneous, surprising, electrifying human connections that pump the city's heartbeat. Sexy, funny, haunting and revealing encounters unfold beneath the Manhattan skyline. From Tribeca to Central Park to Brooklyn the story weaves a tale of love as diverse as the very fabric of New York itself.
Genres: Drama and Romance Running Time: 1 hr. 52 min. Release Date: October 16th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: R for language and sexual content. Distributors: QED International, Palm Pictures, Vivendi Universal Entertainment
Starring: Natalie Portman, Orlando Bloom, Shia LaBeouf, Julie Christie, John Hurt Directed by: Zach Braff, Mira Nair, Park Chan-wook Produced by: Galt Niederhoffer, Celine Rattray (II), Daniela Taplin Lundberg
Centers on a 5-year-old boy named Sosuke and his relationship with a goldfish princess named Ponyo who longs to become human.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Kids/Family and Animation Running Time: 1 hr. 41 min. Release Date: August 14th, 2009 (limited) MPAA Rating: G Distributors: Walt Disney Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Yuria Nara, Hiroki Doi, Noah Cyrus, Matt Damon Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki, John Lasseter, Brad Lewis Produced by: Koji Hoshino, John Lasseter, Kathleen Kennedy
