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The Amazing Spider-Man - Trailer 3 - In Theatres 7/3/12

The 3rd trailer for "The Amazing Spider-Man" looks pretty good. This Spider-Man film seems a little darker than the previous one. Time will tell whether Andrew Garfield can pull this part off. This film hits theaters July 3, 2012. Check out this new trailer below.

Synopsis: Peter Parker, an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy, and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance -- leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero. [Source: Yahoo!]

Cast: Andrew Garfield, Rhys Ifans, Emma Stone, Sally Field, Martin Sheen, Denis Leary

Director: Marc Webb

Lockout Trailer - In Theaters 4/20/12 - Guy Pearce - Maggie Grace

"Lockout" looks like a cool and realistic sci-fi action thriller. Talented actor Guy Pearce stars as a government agent who has to rescue the President's daughter.

 

Synopsis: On an orbiting prison 50 miles above the earth where the world's most dangerous criminals are kept asleep, the prisoners are suddenly awakened, causing a panic. Only a wrongly-convicted government agent can rescue the President's daughter from the deep space prison riot. [Source: Yahoo!]

Cast: Guy Pearce, Peter Stormare, Maggie Grace, Tom Hollander

Director: James Mather, Stephen St Leger

Rock of Ages Trailer - In Theaters 6/15/12

If you like movies based off the 1980's era, "Rock of Ages" might be for you. Check out the trailer below.

Synopsis: "Rock of Ages" tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock 'n' roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more. [Source: Warner Bros. Pictures]

Cast: Tom Cruise, Bruan Cranston, Julianne Hough, Will Forte, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones

Director: Adam Shankman

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace - Re-release Trailer - In Theaters 2/10/12

The "Star Wars" films will be returning to theaters. First is the not-so-good "The Phantom Menace". While the film might be a little bit of a pain to watch, it should look spectacular in 3D. If you haven't seen this film on the big screen, now is the time. "Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace" hits theaters February 10, 2012.

 

 

Cast: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman

Director: George Lucas

Synopsis: Sci-fi adventure which takes place before the birth of Luke Skywalker, featuring the friendship between the young Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, who would later become Darth Vader. The galactic government has been weakened, and when the peaceful planet of Naboo is threatened by the giant Trade Federation, it seems that nobody will step in to defend Queen Amidala and her people. Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi are sent to find a settlement and discover the extent of the planet's peril. In the course of their adventures, they find a young slave, Anakin, whom Qui-Gon senses is destined to bring balance to the Force. Against Obi-Wan's suspicions, he decides to train Anakin as a Jedi Knight. [Source: Yahoo]

Resident Evil 5: Retribution 3D Trailer - In Theaters 9/14/12

Ready for the fifth installment in the "Resident Evil" franchise? The new film looks more cutting-edge and epic compared to the earlier installments. The film will be in 3D of course. Check out the teaser trailer below.

Synopsis: The Umbrella Corporation's deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race's last and only hope, Alice, awakens in the heart of Umbrella's most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun. [Source: Yahoo]

Cast: Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Shawn Roberts

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson

The Lady - Trailer 2 - In Theaters 4/13/12

"The Lady" looks like it will be a compelling film starring Michelle Yeoh. It's a biopic based on Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi. Michelle Yeoh is the perfect actress for this role. 

Cast: Michelle Yeoh, David Thewlis

Director: Luc Besson

Synopsis: The story of Aung San Suu Kyi, the woman who is at the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her husband, Michael Aris. Despite distance, long separations, and a dangerously hostile regime, their love endures until the very end.

Brave Trailer - In Theaters 6/22/12

Disney/Pixar have not made a bad movie yet, and "Brave" might be another hit. The animation looks grea. Check the trailer out below.

Cast: Kelly MacDonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters, Kevin McKidd

Director: Brenda Chapman

Synopsis: Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late. Source: Fandango

The Three Stooges (2012) Trailer - In Theaters 4/13/12

If you like slapstick comedy, then "The Three Stooges" will be the movie for you. Larry, Moe, and Curly make their return. The movie looks funny, but it seems a little "out of date" with it's comedy. You decide by watching the trailer below.

Cast: Will Sasso, Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos, Sofía Vergara, Jane Lynch

Director: Bobby Farrelly

Synopsis: The Stooges become involved in an oddball murder plot while trying to save their childhood home. Source: Fandango

Goon Trailer - In Theaters 3/30/12 - Seann William Scott

"Goon" looks like it will be a funny comedy about a guy joining a hockey team of misfits. There haven't been too many hockey films in a while, so this film could appeal to the hockey audience or just those who like stupid comedies like "Dodgeball". "Goon" knocks it's way into theaters March 30, 2012.

Cast: Seann William Scott, Jay Baruchel, Liev Schreiber, Allison Pill, Eugene Levy

Director: Michael Dowse

Synopsis: Doug Glatt (Seann William Scott) is a very nice but unintelligent man who feels ostracized from his family, his father and brother both being doctors. One day he visits a minor league hockey game with his friend Ryan (Jay Baruchel). Ryan taunts the visiting team during a fight and one of their players climbs into the stands. Doug, in defense of his friend, headbutts the hockey player and knocks him out, which prompts the rest of the crowd to cheer him. Soon after, Doug gets a phone call from the coach of his home team who offers him a job as an enforcer, a player whose role is to protect his teammates and acts as a deterrent by hitting or fighting opposing players who take liberties with his teammates. Written by Jay Baruchel and Evan Goldberg, co-writer of Superbad and Pineapple Express. Source: Wikipedia

Jack the Giant Killer Trailer - In Theaters 6/15/12

"Jack the Giant Killer" is a movie based off the English folktale "Jack and the Beanstalk". The film will be in IMAX 3D and RealD 3D. Special effects look pretty good, and the Giant looks pretty scary and real. This action-packed dramatic film just might be a huge hit this summer. "Jack the Giant Killer" fee-fi-fo-fum's it's way into theaters June 15, 2012.

Synopsis: An ancient war is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend—and gets the chance to become a legend himself. Source: Wikipedia

Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy, Ewan McGregor

Director: Bryan Singer 

Distributor: Warner Bros.

Cabin in the Woods Trailer - In Theaters 4/13/12

The "Cabin in the Woods" trailer looks interesting. In many ways it looks like your typical camping horror film, but there looks to be a twist in this film. In theaters April 13, 2012.

Cast: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford

Director: Drew Goddard

Synopsis: Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen. If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out. Source: Fandango

Distributor: Lionsgate

Act of Valor Trailer - In Theaters 2/17/12

Ready for a movie about the Navy SEALs? "Act of Valor" is a fictional story, but accurate portrayal of the weapons and tactics of the Navy SEALs....so says the trailer. Check it out for yourself below.

Cast: Emilio Rivera, Roselyn Sanchez

Director: Scott Waugh

Synopsis: An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story ofcontemporary global anti-terrorism. Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure. Act of Valor takes audiences deep into the secretive world of the most elite, highly trained group of warriors in the modern world. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plotagainst the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that couldkill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home. Source: Fandango.com

Official site: ACTOFVALOR.COM

 

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Trailer - In Theaters 2/17/12

Nicolas Cage returns as Johnny Blaze in the second installment of "Ghost Rider". Did you see the first one?

Cast: Nicolas Cage, Ciarán Hinds and Idris Elba

Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor

Synopsis: As Johnny Blaze hides out in Eastern Europe, he is called upon to stop the devil, who is trying to take human form. Source: IMDb

Distributor: Columbia Pictures