Wednesday June 29, 2011
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Third film in this TV to film series adaptation about robots in disguises. I actually think the Trailer for this one is pretty clever. The film stars Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson, Hugo Weaving and Josh Duhamel; directed by Michael Bay (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Pearl Harbour, The Island, Armageddon).
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previous release date: July 1, 2011
Thursday June 30, 2011
Armadillo
Documentary following Danish soldiers from Armadillo, an army base in the southern Afghan province of Helmand. Cannes 2010 Critics Week, feature film directorial debut from Janus Metz Pedersen.
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer
Armadillo opens Thursday, June 30 2011 at TIFF Bell Lightbox
Friday July 1, 2011
Larry Crowne
Tom Hanks and Julie Roberts star in this romantic comedy about a man who goes to college after being downsized. Also stars Bryan Cranston, Cedric The Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson, Gugu Mbatha Raw, Wilmer Valderrama, Pam Grier; directed by Tom Hanks (That Thing You Do!).
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Monte Carlo
A trio of girlfriends take a trip to Europe which goes awry and a course correction presents itself in the form of taking on mistaken identity of a British heiress. Stars Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester (Country Strong), Katie Cassidy and Cory Montieth; directed by Thomas Bezucha (The Family Stone).
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The Mountie
Canadian western following relocated mountie who comes to straighten things out after ann innocent man is found dead. Stars Andrew W. Walker, Jessica Paré, George Buza an Earl Pastko; directed by directed by Wyeth Clarkson. US Title: The Way of the West.
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The Trip
Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon star in this comedy via an improvised tour reviewing restaurants in the North of England. Directed by Michael Winterbottom (The Killer Inside Me, A Mighty Heart).
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Friday July 15, 2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
The epic saga comes to a close with this second part to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, and eighth film in the series based on the books by J.K. Rowlings. It really feels like it's going to be the final battle between Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) & Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) with all the film regulars included in the cast (Rupert Grint, Emma Watson). Directed by David Yates (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1).
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Winnie the Pooh
Animated film following the adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore, Owl, Kanga, Roo and Christopher Robbins, featuring the voices of Jim Cummings, Tom Kenny, Craig Ferguson, Travis Oates, Bud Luckey, Jack Boulter, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Wyatt Hall and John Cleese; directed by Stephen J. Anderson (Meet the Robinsons) and Don Hall (directorial debut). Based on the characters from the Winnie the Pooh books by A.A. Milne, and will be from 5 previously unadapted stories.
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Friday July 22, 2011
Captain America: The First Avenger
Chris Evans (Push, Sunshine) stars as a meek but determined young man that undergoes military experiment to become a superhero. Also stars Hugo Weaving, Stanley Tucci, Dominic Cooper, Tommy Lee Jones and Hayley Atwell; directed by Joe Johnston (The Wolfman (2010), October Sky, Jumanji).
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Project Nim
I'm really looking forward to this documentary that follows a chimpanzee raised as a human,was a huge hit at this years Hot Docs. From directed James Marsh (Man on Wire).
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Friday July 29, 2011
Cowboys & Aliens
Wow, this one looks like a lot of fun - a western/sci-fi possible alien invasion mash up! Stars Daniel Craig (Casino Royale), Olivia Wilde (TRON: Legacy), Harrison Ford, Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano and Keith Carradine; directed by Jon Favreau (Iron Man, Elf).
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The Smurfs in 3D
Smurfs hit the city in the co
mbo live action/animation comedy. I don't remember the original show being funny...odd. Features the voice talents of Hank Azaria, Jonathan Winters, Katy Perry, Alan Cumming, George Lopez, Paul Reubens and Kenan Thompson; directed by Raja Gosnell (Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Scooby-Doo (2002), Never Been Kissed).Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer
Friday August 5, 2011
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Remake of the 1972 Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, the 4th film in the original series with this version starring James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire), Tom Felton, Brian Cox, John Lithgow; directed Rupert Wyatt (The Escapist).
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Friday August 12, 2011
Final Destination 5
So...I really thought this one was really 'final' last year... but I guess not! More unavoidable craziness ensues with this 3D installment of the series starring Nicholas d'Agosto, Emma Bell (Frozen), Tony Todd (Hatchet II) and Arlen Escarpeta; directed by Steven Quale (Aliens of the Deep).
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The Help
2011 book to Film Club Selection based on the book The Help by Kathryn Stockett, this one is set in Mississippi during the early 1960s the centred on unlikely friendships and courageous women. Sounds good to me! The film Stars Emma Stone (Paper Man), Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, Directed by Tate Taylor (Pretty Ugly People).
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The Whistleblower
Rachel Weisz stars in a based on true events drama centred on outing a UN sex scandal cover up. Also stars Monica Bellucci, Vanessa Redgrave, David Strathairn, David Hewlett, Liam Cunningham and Benedict Cumberbatch; feature film directorial debut from Larysa Kondracki.
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Friday August 19, 2011
Conan the Barbarian 3D
New version of the 1982 filmConan the Barbarian, starring Jason Momoa as Conan and also Rachel Nichols, Stephen Lang, Rose McGowan, Saïd Taghmaoui, Ron Perlman; directed by Marcus Nispel (Friday the 13th (2009), Pathfinder).
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Fright Night
Remake of the 80's film of the same name where a high schooler suspects his neighbour of being a vampire. Stars Anton Yelchin (Terminator Salvation), Colin Farrell (Alexander), David Tennant (Doctor Who), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Kick-Ass) and Toni Collette (Hey, Hey It's Esther Blueburger) ; directed by Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real Girl, Mr. Woodcock).
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One Day
Book to Film Club Selection and based on the book One Day by David Nicholls, this film follows 2 people who reconnect on same day for 20 year. Film version stars Anne Hathaway (Devil Wears Prada, Rachel Getting Married) and Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe, Heartless), directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education).
Previous Film Release Date July 8, 2011
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Friday September 2, 2011
Columbiana
Zoe Saldana (The Losers) stars as hitwoman Cataleya in this vengeance/action film. Also stars Jordi Molla, Lennie James, Michael Vartan and Cliff Curtis; directed by Oliver Megaton (Transporter 3).
Friday September 9, 2011
The Apparition
Supernatural thriller starring Tom Felton (Draco from the Harry Potter films) was enough to be a yes for me. Also stars Ashley Greene (Twilight), Luke Pasqualino and Sebastian Stan; feature film debut from writer & directed by Todd Lincoln.
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Warrior (2011)
This one really feels like it's got it all: Tom Hardy (Bronson), Joel Edgerton (The Square), MMA, troubled home life & training for a tournament. Gets better and better after each comma there. Also stars Nick Nolte & Jennifer Morrison, directed by Gavin O'Connor (Pride & Glory).
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Friday September 16, 2011
Drive
One I know little about, another hat-not to Marina on this one but I will forever and always see films be directed Nicolas Winding Refn (The Pusher Trilogy, Valhalla Rising, Bronson), this one stars a stunt man who becomes involve in heists. That's all kinds of awesome in my book. And turns out it's based on a book of the same name by James Sallis. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Albert Brooks, Ron Perlman, Oscar Isaac and Bryan Cranston.
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Friday September 23, 2011
Abduction
Identity action/thriller starring Taylor Lautner (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse), Lily Collins (Priest (2011)) and Alfred Molina. Kinda feels like high-school Bourne to me! Directed by John Singleton (2 Fast 2 Furious, Shaft (2000), Poetic Justice).
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Dolphin Tale
Based on a true story of a tale-less dolphin and the humans who strive to save & support it. Oh my goodness, I cry every time I see the trailer for this one. Stars Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson and Nathan Gamble; directed by Charles Martin Smith ().
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Friday October 7, 2011
Real Steel
Hugh Jackman (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) stars in this near future set robot boxing film. That's one of the weirder set ups for a film this year! Also stars Evangeline Lilly (Lost), Kevin Durand (I Am Number Four), Anthony Mackie (The Adjustment Bureau) and Hope Davis; directed by Shawn Levy (Date Night, Night at the Museum).
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Friday October 14, 2011
Footloose (2011)
Remake of the 1984 dance film that starred Kevin Bacon. Not much info out yet other than it will be directed by Kenny Ortega (High School Musical 1, 2 and 3). Casting includes Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough and Dennis Quaid.
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Previous Release Date: June 18, 2010
The Thing (2011)
Prequel to the The Thing (1982), which was a remake of The Thing From Another World both were based on the 1938 novella Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell Jr. The 2011 film is a science fiction/horror film set in Antarctica research station where things go amok. I'm hoping this one is going to be good, especially with a cast that includes Joel Edgerton (The Square, The Waiting City), Ulrich Thomsen (Fear Me Not / Den du frygter), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, "Lost"), Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Eric Christian Olsen. Feature film directorial debut from Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
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The Three Musketeers
Book to Film Club Selection and this classic adventure tale is based on the book The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. This film version stars Logan Lerman (Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief), Matthew Macfadyen, Mads Mikkelsen (After the Wedding / Efter brylluppet, Valhalla Rising), Ray Stevenson (King Arthur, Kill the Irishman), Milla Jovovich (Fifth Element, Resident Evil), Christoph Watlz (Water for Elephants) and Orlando Bloom (Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean), directed by Paul W.S. Anderson (Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Afterlife, Death Race (2008), AVP: Alien vs Predator). All for one, one for all!
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Friday October 21, 2011
Paranormal Activity 3
For the third year running we are going to have a paranormal October release. After the Paranormal Activity indie hit in 2009 and then still scary sequel Paranormal Activity 2 in 2010 and they are going to keep 'em coming, and hopefully keep us guessing. Director Tod William, who directed Part 2 will be back for Part 3.
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Friday November 11, 2011
Immortals
I love visually interesting films and this one is from must-see director Tarsem (The Cell, The Fall) plus has a sword & sandals feel as it is Gods vs Titans. Can't wait. Stars Mickey Rourke, Kellan Lutz, Henry Cavill, John Hurt, Stephen Dorff, Isabel Lucas, Luke Evans and Freida Pinto.
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Friday November 18, 2011
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I
The Twilight Saga continues with Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) looking to tie the knot while tying to avoid conflict with both the Volturi and the Quileutes. New director at the helm as Bill Condon (Chicago) takes on both Part 1 and Part II (which will be released in November 2012) of Breaking Dawn. Melissa Rosenberg continues on screenwriting duties as she has for Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse.
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Wednesday November 23, 2011
Hugo Cabret
Book to Film Club Selection and based on the The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, this one the book is a combination written & illustrated book and was inspired by "Georges Méliès, his surviving films, and his collection of mechanical, wind-up figures called automata. (source)". I hope the film keeps that kind of feel! The film stars Asa Butterfield, Chloë Moretz (Kick-Ass, Let Me In), Michael Pitt, Jude Law (Gattaca, Repo Men), Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, The House of Sand and Fog) and Sacha Baron Cohen and is directed by Martin Scorcese (Shutter Island, The Departed, Gangs of New York, Goodfellas).
Previous Film Release Date December 9, 2011
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Friday December 16, 2011
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
I'm looking forward to this on as I quite enjoyed the 2009 reboot of Sherlock Holmes by Guy Ritchie, it was tons of fun, adventurous spirit and the chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law was fantastic! Sequel in the works for holiday season 2011 adds Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo / Män som hatar kvinnor) to the cast and the big bad here is none other than Moriaty, played by Jared Harris.
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Wednesday December 21, 2011
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
The Film is a US/UK/German/Swedish co-production and will star Rooney Mara, Daniel Craig, Stellan Skarsgård and Christopher Plumber and will be directed by David Fincher (Fight Club, Zodiac, The Social Network). This is the second book to film adaptation as Swedish book it was based Män som hatar kvinnor (Men Who Hate Women) by Stieg Larsson, is the first book of The Millennium Trilogy and in 2010 we saw the Swedish film adaptations of the entire trilogy: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo / Män som hatar kvinnor, The Girl Who Played with Fire / Flickan som lekte med elden and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest / Luftslottet som sprängdes
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Friday December 23, 2011
The Adventures of Tin Tin: The Secret of the Unicorn
Adventure film based on the comic books and starring Jamie Bell (The Eagle) as Tin Tin, also stars Daniel Craig, Cary Elwes, Andy Serkis (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll), Simon Pegg & Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz). Directed by Stephen Spielberg () and written by Stephen Moffat (Doctor Who), Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish.
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer
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