State of Play [2009]

State of Play is an upcoming American political thriller and film adaptation of the critically acclaimed BBC mini-series State of Play, which first aired on BBC One in 2003. It stars a stellar cast of Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, Jason Bateman, Robin Wright Penn, Rachel McAdams and Jeff Daniels. The film tells of a journalist's (Crowe) probe into the suspicious death of a Congressman's (Affleck) mistress.
Release date: April 17, 2009

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The Soloist [2009]

The Soloist is an forthcoming American drama film which is based on a true story of Nathaniel Ayers, a musical prodigy who developed schizophrenia during his second year at Juilliard School. Ayers becomes homeless in the streets of downtown Los Angeles, playing the violin and the cello. Jamie Foxx portrays Nathaniel Ayers and Robert Downey Jr. portrays Steve Lopez, a Los Angeles Times columnist who discovers Ayers and writes about him in the newspaper.
Release date: April 14, 2009

Technorati Tags:The Soloist, Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Biography, Drama, Music

Observe and Report [2009]

Observe and Report is an upcoming comedy film starring Seth Rogen, Anna Faris and Ray Liotta. Bi-polar mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt (Rogen) is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective (Liotta), is recruited to close the case.
Release date: April 10, 2009

Technorati Tags:Observe and Report, Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta, Action, Comedy

Dragonball Evolution [2009]

Dragonball Evolution is a 2009 American live-action film adaptation of the Dragon Ball media franchise. The story centers around the adventures of the lead character, Goku, around his 18th birthday. Justin Chatwin was cast as Goku, Master Roshi is played by Chow Yun Fat and James Marsters portrays Lord Piccolo, the antagonist of the film.
Release date: April 8, 2009

Technorati Tags:Dragonball Evolution, Justin Chatwin, Chow Yun Fat, Emmy Rossum, Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Gigantic [2009]

Gigantic is a 2009 independent comedy film starring Paul Dano, Zooey Deschanel, John Goodman, Edward Asner and Jane Alexander. The story tells of Brian (Dano), a mattress salesman who wishes to adopt a baby from China but is sidetracked when he meets the quirky, wealthy Harriet (Deschanel). It had its world premiere at 2008's Toronto International Film Festival.
Release date: April 3, 2009

Technorati Tags:Gigantic, Paul Dano, Zooey Deschanel, John Goodman, Comedy, Romance

The Haunting in Connecticut [2009]

The Haunting in Connecticut is an upcoming horror/thriller film starring Virginia Madsen which is based on the story of the Snedeker family's alleged encounter with the paranormal in Southington, Connecticut. After a family is forced to relocate for their son's health, they begin experiencing supernatural behavior in their new home, which turns out to be a former mortuary.
Release date: March 27, 2009

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The Great Buck Howard [2009]

The Great Buck Howard is a 2008 comedy-drama film starring Colin Hanks, John Malkovich, Tom Hanks and Emily Blunt. It premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2008. The story revolves around Troy Gable, who after dropping out of law school takes a job as a road manager for a mentalist at the tail end of his career in hopes of getting into the entertainment industry.
Release date: March 20, 2009

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The Last House on the Left [2009]

The Last House on the Left is a 2009 American horror film remake of the 1972 film of the same name. It stars Tony Goldwyn, Monica Potter, Garret Dillahunt and Sara Paxton. The film follows the parents of Mari, who attempt to get revenge on a group of strangers that have taken shelter at their home, and whom they learn have shot their daughter and left her for dead.
Release date: March 13, 2009

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The Cake Eaters [2007]

The Cake Eaters is a 2007 American independent drama film about two small town families who must confront old issues with the return of one family's son. The film was directed by Mary Stuart Masterson, and stars Kristen Stewart, Aaron Stanford, and Jayce Bartok. The movie was filmed in 2007 and only just released to theaters.
Release date: March 14, 2009

Technorati Tags:The Cake Eaters, Kristen Stewart, Mary Stuart Masterson, Drama

Bigger, Stronger, Faster* [2008]

Bigger, Stronger, Faster* is a 2008 documentary film directed by Christopher Bell about the use of anabolic steroids as performance-enhancing drugs in the United States and how this practice relates to the American Dream. The film had its world premiere on January 19, 2008 at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
Release date: March 14, 2009

Technorati Tags:Bigger, Stronger, Faster*, Chris Bell, Documentary, Sport

Fast & Furious [2009]

Fast & Furious is the fourth film in The Fast and the Furious film series. It is an interquel set between the second and third movies. The film is currently in post-production and is scheduled for release in the United States on April 3, 2009. The plot connects with the original film of the series from which Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster are reprising their roles.
Release date: April 3, 2009

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Public Enemies [2009]

Public Enemies is a 2009 film adaptation of Bryan Burrough's book "Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave" and the "Birth of the FBI, 1933–34". The crime drama is set during the Great Depression where the Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s. Directed by Michael Mann, the film stars Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Billy Crudup and Marion Cotillard.
Release date: July 1, 2009

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24: Redemption [2008]

24: Redemption is a television movie that bridges the gap between the sixth and seventh seasons of the TV series 24. The narrative in the episode takes place during a presidential inauguration and is split between the fictional African nation Sangala and the United States. In Sangala, Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) finds himself caught up in a military coup while trying to find a place where he can 'be at peace'; and in the United States, where President-elect Allison Taylor is being sworn in to office. The movie takes place in real-time, covering two hours, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Sangala time.
Release date: November 23, 2008

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