Cloverfield Paramount Pictures, January 18 Director: Matt Reeves Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan Synopsis: Set in New York City, this secrecy-shrouded thriller has its youngish cast facing a strange, unexplained disaster or monster. Buffy the Vampire Killer writer Drew Goddard penned the script, produced by J. J. Abrams (Lost, Alias). Website: www.cloverfieldmovie.com
	The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie Universal, January 11 Director: Mike Nawrocki Starring: Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki Synopsis: From Big Idea, the folks who gave us 2002's hit indie Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie comes this new values-based adventures about three veggie buddies (Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt and Pa Grape) who set sail and find themselves in the 17th century, fighting an evil tyrant and discovering the strong heroes within. Website: www.veggiepirates.com
	The Eye Lionsgate, Feb. 1 Director(s): David Moreau, Xavier Palud Starring: Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey Synopsis: An American remake of the famous Pang brothers’ movie. Jessica Alba plays a blind woman who can see frightening things after receiving cornea transplants. Website: www.lionsgate.com/theeye
	Penelope Summit Ent., Feb. 1 Director: Mark Palansky Starring: Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O’Hara, Reese Witherspoon Synopsis: As a result of a family curse, a young girl born with a pig snout (Christina Ricci) must learn to accept herself in this modern fable. Website: www.penelopethemovie.com
	Jumper Twentieth Century Fox, Feb. 15 Director: Doug Liman Starring: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Diane Lane Synopsis: When a young teen discovers he has the power to teleport from place to place, he decides to use his newfound talent to track down the man he believes is responsible for the untimely death of his mother. Website: www.jumperthemovie.com
	The Spiderwick Chronicles Paramount, Feb. 14 Director: Mark Waters Starring: Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Martin Short Synopsis: Twin brothers along with their sister find themselves in pulled into an alternate world with all sorts of creatures after moving into the Spiderwick estate. Website: www.thespiderwickchronicles.com
	The Signal Magnolia Pictures, Feb. 22 Directors: David Bruckner, Dan Bush Starring: Anessa Ramsey, Justin Welborn, Scott Poythress Synopsis: A mysterious transmission invades cell phones, radios and TV sets, turning its victims into insane killers. Website: www.doyouhavethecrazy.com
	Chicago 10 Roadside Attractions, Feb. 29 Director: Brett Morgen Voices: Jeffrey Wright, Nick Nolte, Roy Scheider, Mark Ruffalo, Hank Azaria Snyopsis: Contrasts volatile documentary footage of protesters and police at the 1968 Democratic National Convention with motion-capture-animated recreations of the infamous trial that followed. New York’s Curious Pictures delivered the animation. Website: www.roadsideattractions.com
	10,000 B.C. Warner Bros., March 7 Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Camilla Belle, Steven Strait, Marco Khan Synopsis: Look for lots of wooly mammoths in this epic prehistoric extravaganza which centers on a young hunter’s journey through unchartered territories. Sadly, Raquel Welch is nowhere in sight! Website: www.10000bcmovie.com
	Horton Hears a Who! Twentieth Century Fox, March 14 Director(s): Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino Starring: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler Synopsis: Based on the classic Dr. Seuss tale, this animated feature shows Horton the elephant at odds with his neighbors as he tries to protect a microscopic community. The mad geniuses at Blue Sky are responsible for the great–looking CG animation. Website: www.hortonmovie.com
	Doomsday Rogue Pictures, March 14 Director: Neil Marshall Starring: Rhona Mitra, Bob Hoskins, Adrian Lester, Malcolm McDowell Synopsis: A crack team of specialists enter a city that has been quarantined for 30 years after being hit by a quickly spreading virus. Website: www.doomsdayiscoming.com
	Superhero! Dimension Films, March 28 Director: Craig Mazin Starring: Brent Spiner, Leslie Nielsen, Chris McDonald, Jeffrey Tambor Synopsis: This one is supposed to be a spoof of the tried-and-true superhero genre, but something tells us the results may be underwhelming. David Zucker of Airplane fame was first attached as director, but he stepped down and writer Mazin took over. Website: www.weinsteinco.com
	Foodfight! Lionsgate, April 11 Director: Lawrence Kasanoff Starring: Charlie Sheen, Hilary Duff, Chris Kattan, Eva Longoria Synopsis: Ever wondered what happened in the grocery store when the lights went out and the doors were locked? Utter chaos reigns supreme when the food is left alone at night! This is the first animated feature from L.A.-based studio Threshold Entertainment. Website: www.foodfight.com
	The Ruins DreamWorks/Paramount, April 11 Director: Carter Smith Starring: Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone Synopsis: Based on the popular thrilled by Scott A Smith, this nail-biter follows a group of friends who travel to Mexico and find unexpected surprises at an archeological site.
	Iron Man Paramount Pictures, May 2 Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard Synopsis: After spending 15 years in development hell, the famous Marvel hero comes to life in this Comic-Con fave. Plot centers on inventor Tony Stark who puts on his high-tech suit of armor to fight a dark-minded scientific genius. Website: www.ironmanmovie.com
	Speed Racer Warner Bros., May 9 Director(s): Andy & Larry Wachowski Starring: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox Synopsis: This modern day, feature film version of the 1960’s Japanese animated series follows a young racecar driver, armed with the support of his family and his father’s Mach 5 car, on a quest for greatness. Website: speedracerthemovie.warnerbros.com
	The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Disney, May 16 Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Ben Barnes, Liam Neeson Synopsis: The Pevensie children find themselves once again in the magical land of Narnia and discover that hundreds of years have passed since they left. Prince Caspian, the rightful heir to the throne, has been exiled and needs the help of the children and all the fantastical creatures in Narnia to overthrow the evil King Miraz. Website: www.narnia.com
	Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Paramount, May 22 Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf, Karen Allen Synopsis: Details of the plot for this fourth Indy movie are heavily guarded, but we know that LaBeouf plays the old archeologist’s son and the sought-after Ark of the Covenant also plays a role in the movie! Website: www.indianajones.com
	Kung Fu Panda DreamWorks, June 6 Director(s): Mark Osborne, John Stevenson Starring: Jack Black, Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman, Lucy Liu, Ian McShane Synopsis: Set in ancient China, this CG feature chronicles the journey of a slacker panda, Po, who must learn to be a Kung Fu Master to thwart the malignant snow leopard Tai Lung and save the Valley of Peace. Ultimately, the once indifferent Po turns the world of Kung Fu on its head and emerges with newfound belief in himself. Website: www.kungfupanda.com
	The Incredible Hulk Universal, June 13 Director: Louis Leterrier Starring: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth Synopsis: Stan Lee’s angry green monster/hero comes back to digital life. Norton follows in footsteps of Bill Bixby and Eric Bana, and we’re hoping Leterrier (Transporter) makes us forget about the dull seriousness of Ang Lee’s version of the comic-book star. Zak Penn’s script (X-Men 3) focuses on geneticist Bruce Banner as he takes flight in order to understand and cure his famous condition. Website: http://incrediblehulk.marvel.com
	The Happening 20th Century Fox, June 13 Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo Synopsis: A science teacher has to protect his family against mysterious threatening forces in a dark, post-apocalyptic society. And yes, the movie comes out on Friday the 13th!
	Get Smart Warner Bros., June 20 Director: Peter Segal Starring: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Alan Arkin Synopsis: Maxwell Smart (Carrell), Agent 86 for CONTROL, battles the forces of KAOS with the more-competent Agent 99 (Hathaway) at his side in this film adaptation of the popular 1960s TV show. Website: http://getsmartmovie.warnerbros.com
	Wall-E Pixar/Disney, June 27 Director: Andrew Stanton Starring: Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Ben Burtt Synopsis: In a distant future, where the only inhabitants of Earth are mechanical cleaning automatons, a robot tries to find a home in the great frontier of space. Website: www.wall-e.com
	Wanted Universal, June 27 Director: Timur Bekmambetov Starring: Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman Synopsis: Based on Mark Millar’s comic-book series, this actioner centers on a regular slacker who gets recruited by a secret society and becomes a lightning-fast hero. This one could very well be the sleeper hit of the summer.
	Hellboy II: The Golden Army Universal, July 11 Director: Guillermo del Toro Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones Synopsis: The sequel to the first Hellboy feature in 2004, the story continues as Hellboy and his comrades must work together to stop a rebellion against humanity to save the Earth. Website:www.hellboymovie.com
	Meet Dave Twentieth Century Fox, July 11 Director: Brian Robbins Starring: Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks. Synopsis: Murphy is giving sci-fi another try after the disappointing adventures of Pluto Nash. Tiny aliens pilot a spacecraft that takes the form of a human (Murphy), while the captain of the ship jeopardizes his crew and their mission to save their planet when he falls for beautiful earthling (Banks).
	Journey 3-D New Line Cinema, July 11 Director: Eric Brevig Starring: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem Synopsis: In this update of Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth, a geologist (Fraser) and his teenage son (Hutcherson) discover a mysterious lost world. The live-action pic features strange landscapes and creatures, created by high-def photo-real 3-D technologies.
	Space Chimps Fox, July 18 Studio: 20th Century Fox Director: Kirk De Micco Starring: Jeff Daniels, Stanley Tucci, Patrick Warburton, Cheryl Hines Synopsis: A comedy adventure about two NASA chimps that are sent to a galaxy far, far away. One chimp has 'The Right Stuff,' and the other, a good- natured goofball, has 'The Wrong Stuff.' The two chimps find themselves on a strange, uncharted planet, where they embark on a fantastical journey to save its inhabitants from a tyrannical leader. Producer John Williams and his team at Vanguard (Valiant, Happily N’Ever After) are producing the animation. Website: www.vanguardanimation.com
	The Dark Knight Warner Bros., July 18 Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger Synopsis: The Joker emerges as the newest and most deadly villain with his warped sense of humor in this installment of the Batman saga, helmed by Christopher Nolan who also directed Batman Begins. Now Batman and Gordon must make an alliance with new DA Harvey Dent to combat this vicious killer. Website: thedarkknight.warnerbros.com
	The X-Files: I Want to Believe 20th Century Fox, July 25 Director: Chris Carter Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson Synopsis: Special Agent Fox Mulder (Duchovny) and sidekick Dana Scully continue to investigate unexplained phenomena in this long-awaited sequel, based on the popular series that ran on Fox (1993-2002).
	The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Universal, Aug. 1 Director: Rob Cohen Starring: Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello Synopsis: In the Far East, trouble-seeking father-and-son duo Rick (Fraser) and Alex O'Connell (Ford) unearth the mummy of the first Emperor of Qin (Li) -- a shape-shifting entity who was cursed by a wizard (Yeoh) centuries ago. Sorry, folks, Rachel Weisz won’t be back as Rick’s romantic interest, but Maria Bello will do just fine! Website: http://robcohenthemummy.com
	Star Wars: The Clone Wars Warner Bros., August 15 Director: Dave Filoni Synopsis: This first animated Star Wars feature in theaters (produced by LucasFilm Animation in Marin County and Singapore) will take audiences on adventures featuring Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padme Amidala, along with new heroes including Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. A host of sinister villains, led by Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous, are poised to rule the galaxy and the fate of the Star Wars universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights. Website: www.starwars.com
	Dragonball 20th Century Fox, Aug. 15 Director: James Wong Starring: Justin Chatwin, James Marsters Synopsis: This live-action adaptation of the famous manga created by Akira Toriyama which also inspired the long-running anime series, centers on an alien sent to destroy Earth who has a change of heart and decides to aid humans in fighting aliens and nefarious villains.
	Fly Me to the Moon Summit Entertainment, Aug. 22 Director: Ben Stassen Voices: Christopher Lloyd, Kelly Ripa, Tim Curry, Ed Begley Jr., Buzz Aldrin, Robert Patrick. Synopsis: Three ambitious flies hope to be the first lunar insects by hitchhiking a ride on Apollo 11 in this 3-D IMAX animated feature produced by nWave Pictures. Website: www.flymetothemoonthemovie.com
	Babylon A.D. Twentieth Century Fox, Aug. 29 Director: Mathieu Kassovitz Starring: Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, Gerard Depardieu Synopsis: When a woman, who harbors an organism wanted by a cult to produce a genetically modified Messiah, must get from Russia to China she requires special protection. Thoorop (Vin Diesel) is just the man for the dangerous job with his past military experience, yet he will find out the truth about her along the way. Website: www.myspace.com/babylonadmovie
	Clive Barker Presents: Hellraiser MGM/Weinstein Company, Sept. 5 Directors: Julian Maury, Alexandre Bustillo Starring: No stars attached, yet! Synopsis: This 20th Anniversary of Barker’s frightfest centers on an unfaithful wife who tries to help her lover escape from hell. Based on the novella The Hellbound Heart, this remake will feature a new version of the much-loved Pinhead character!
	Punisher: War Zone Lionsgate, Sept. 12 Director: Lexi Alexander Starring: Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Doug Hutchinson, Julie Benz Synopsis: Vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw. Website: www.ThePunisher2.com
	Death Race Universal, Sept. 26 Director: Paul W.S. Anderson Starring: Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Joan Allen, Ian McShane Synopsis: This blue-chip update of Roger Corman’s 1975 thriller, which starred Sylvester Stallone and David Carradine, centers on a no-holds-barred, ultraviolent car race, set in 2020.
	Nowhereland Paramount, Sept. 26 Director: Karey Kirkpatrick Starring: Eddie Murphy, Thomas Haden Church, Nicole Ari Parker, Ronny Cox, Vanessa Williams Synopsis: Murphy stars as a downtrodden financial exec who finds himself drawn into his daughter’s magical, imaginary world.
	Where the Wild Things Are Warner Bros., Oct. 3 Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Lauren Ambrose, Benicio Del Toro, Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini Forest Whitaker, Paul Dano, Catherine O’Hara Synopsis: Adapted from the original children’s book by Maurice Sendak, this superhip adaptation tells the story of young Max who creates his own imaginary world. The devious little boy manifests a forest where he acts as ruler over colorful, wild creatures. The script is written by Jonze and acclaimed novelist Dave Eggers.
	City of Ember Fox Walden, Oct. 10 Director: Gil Kenan Starring: Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Saoirse Ronan, Martin Landau, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Toby Jones, Mary Kay Place Synopsis: Caroline Thompson’s (Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride) script follows two teenagers who have to search their hometown, City of Ember, to find clues that will re-light their city’s dying generator and relight its amazing glittering lights.
	Igor The Weinstein Company, Oct. 24 Director: Anthony Leondis Starring: John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Eddie Izzard, Jennifer Coolidge, Jay Leno, Molly Shannon, Sean Hayes Synopsis: Chris McKenna’s playful script follows the evil scientist’s hunchbacked lab assistant who dreams of winning the Annual Evil Science Fair. Exodus Film Group delivers the film’s cool CG animation.
	Madagascar: The Crate Escape DreamWorks/Paramount, Nov. 7 Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath Starring: Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Andy Richter Synopsis: Sequel to the 2005 animated feature Madagascar. Website: www.dreamworksanimation.com/dwa/opencms/movies
	Bond 22 Sony/MGM, Nov. 7 Director: Marc Forster Starring: Daniel Craig, Giancarlo Giannini Synopsis: Ian Fleming’s iconic British agent is back for this 22nd mission in this outing, penned by Oscar-winner Paul Haggis, Robert Wade and Neal Purvis. Website: www.jamesbond.com
	Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Warner Bros., Nov. 21 Director: David Yates Starring: Danile Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Julie Walters, David Thewlis, Jim Broadbent, Helen McCrory, Ralph Fiennes Synopsis: In this sixth feature based on J.K. Rowling’s popular series, Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and Wizard worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle. Script is penned by Steve Cloves who delivered the first Website: www.harrypotter.com
	Bolt Disney, Nov. 26 Director: Chris Williams Starring: Mario Catone, John Travolta, Woody Harrelson, Thomas Haden Church, Burce Greenwood. Synopsis: Bolt, a German Shepherd, has lived his whole life on the set of his action TV show, causing him to believe he really has superpowers. Formerly titled American Dog.
	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Paramount, Nov. 26 Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Taraji P. Henson. Synopsis: Based on the story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this meticulously crafted drama follows the life story of a man who ages backward from New Orleans at the end of World War I to the 21st century.
	The Day the Earth Stood Still 20th Century Fox, Dec. 12 Director: Scott Derrickson Starring: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates Synopsis: Penned by David Scarpa, this remake of the 1951 Robert Wise movie about a humanoid alien named Klaatu who arrives on Earth accompanied by a giant armed robot, and tries to warn world leaders to stop their malevolent activities.
	Game Lionsgate, Fall release Directors: Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor Starring: Gerald Butler and Michael C. Hall Synopsis: Online players control the life and fate of other human beings in this thriller set in a not-so distant dystopian future.
	The Repossession Mambo Universal, Fourth Quarter Director: Miguel Sapochnik Starring: Jude Law, Forest Whitaker Synopsis: Jude Law goes back to the future in a world where synthetic organs are the new upgradeable commodities and repo men pay visits to reclaim those parts if you can’t make your payments on time.
	The Road MGM/The Weinstein Company, Fourth Quarter Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Viggo Mortensen Synopsis: Cormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer-winning novel about a man who tries to protect his son from unnamed monsters in a post-apocalyptic world comes to cinematic life.
	The Tale of Despereaux Universal, Dec. 19 Director: Sam Fell, Gary Ross Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Sigourney Weaver, William H. Macy, Justin Long Synopsis: Based on the fantasy book by Kate DiCamillo, three unsuspecting heroes find their fates connected to the resident princess of the castle. A mouse who prefers to read books rather than eat them, a rat that plots to break free from the dungeon and a clumsy servant girl make up the cast of characters that will make a change in the kingdom.
	Bedtime Stories Disney, Dec. 25 Director: Adam Shankman Starring: Adam Sandler, Keri Russell Synopsis: Matt Lopez’s family-oriented script follows the madcap adventures of a busy architect who discovers that the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew begin to come true.

2008 Release Dates To Be Announced

	A Tale of Two Sisters Studio: DreamWorks Director: Thomas Guard, Charles Guard Starring: Elizabeth banks, David Strathairn Synopsis: Inspired by Kim Jee-Woon’s 2003 Korean film, this horror movie follows two sisters who return home to their father after spending time in a mental institute, but find it hard to recover when their cruel stepmother (Banks) and an interfering ghost make life miserable for them!
	Alice Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Marcus Nispel Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar Synopsis: Based on the Electronic Arts video game created by American McGee, this new spin on the Alice in Wonderland tale finds the Lewis Carroll’s heroine all grown up and deeply disturbed after her parents are killed in a fire. Plus, she has to deal with sinister mirrors, mysterious potions, surreal tea parties and talking animals. Not to mention that evil Queen of Hearts!
	Barbarella Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Robert Rodriguez Starring: Rose McGowen Synopsis: Made famous by Jane Fonda in 1968, this comic-book based adventure tells the story of a female mercenary who roams across the universe in a distant future, undertaking missions that require her physical fearlessness, ingenuity and sensuality. Based on the comic-book written and illustrated by Jean-Claude Forest.
	The Box Studio: Media Rights Capital Director: Richard Kelly Starring: Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella Synopsis: Norma and Arthur Lewis are faced with a terrible dilemma when a mysterious glass box turns up at their door. If they press the button inside the box, they'll get enough money to save their ailing son, but in exchange, someone, somewhere in the world will die. Kelly penned the script.
	The Changeling Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Angelina Jolie, Jeffrey Donovan, Colm Feore, John Malkovich Synopsis: Set in the noir world of Los Angeles in the 1920s, the plot revolves around a woman whose son is abducted but retrieved; she suspects, however, that the returned child is not her kid.
	Day of the Dead Studio: Millennium Films Director: Steve Miner Starring: Mena Suvari, Ving Rhames, Nick Cannon Synopsis: In this remake of the George Romero classic, a group of scientists, military personnel and civilians find themselves battling for their lives against a plague of flesh-eating ghouls.
	Daybreakers Studio: Lionsgate Screenwriter: Peter and Michael Spierig Starring: Willem Dafoe, Ethan Hawke, Sam Neill Synopsis: In the year 2017, a plague has transformed most every human into vampires. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the dominant plots their survival; meanwhile, a researcher (Hawke) works with a covert band of vamps on a way to save the human race.
	Doomsday Studio: Rogue Pictures (Universal Pictures) Director: Neil Marshall Starring: Rhona Mitra, Bob Hoskins, Malcolm McDowell Synopsis: In the new thriller from writer/director Neil Marshall (The Descent), authorities brutally quarantine a country as it succumbs to fear and chaos when a dreaded Reaper virus strikes. When the virus resurfaces, a group of specialist has to retrieve a cure by any means necessary.
	The Fox and the Child Studio: Picturehouse Director: Luc Jacquet Screenwriter: Luc Jacquet Starring: Bertille Noël-Bruneau Synopsis: Oscar-winner Luc Jacquet (March of the Penguins) follows up his well-received documentary with another family movie, the true tale of a young girl and her pet fox.
	Jurassic Park 4 Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Joe Johnston Synopsis: In this fourth installment of the evergreen sci-fi adventure, more humans have to fend themselves against dinosaurs created from ancient strands of DNA. Official Website: www.JurassicPark.com
	Jennifer's Body Studio: Fox Atomic Director: Jason Reitman Screenwriter: Diablo Cody Starring: Megan Fox Plot Summary: Screenwriter Diablo Cody and director Reitman are back with another quirky picture after the success of last year’s Juno. When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.
	The Legend of Secret Pass Studios: JC2 Animated Entertainment, 310 Studios, David Lords Productions Director: Steve Trenbirth Starring: Frankie Muniz, Ron Perlman, Cheryl Hines, David Cross, Joe Pantoliano, Michael Chiklis, Graham Green, Synopsis: Set against beautiful Arizona landscapes, this epic CG-animated adventure follows the journey of a young boy who has to discover his true legacy and fight a dark, malevolent spirit. Website: http://legendofsecretpass.com
	Monkey's Paw Studio: Ghost House Pictures Synopsis: Penned by Dave Kajganich and Tom McAlistair, this horror tale centers on a father who innocently brings home a mysterious artifact rumored to grant wishes, only to see its magical powers go awry and cause misadventures with every wish his family makes.
	Mr. Nobody Director: Jaco Van Dormael Starring: Jared Leto, Sarah Polley Synopsis: A a multi-layered love story inspired by the 'butterfly effect,’ set in the not-so-distant future, the story follows Nemo Nobody (Leto) who, at 120 years old, is the last mortal surrounded by happy immortals as he relives his real and imaginary years of marriage.
	Rogue Studio: Dimension Extreme (The Weinstein Company) Director: Greg McLean Starring: Michael Vartan, Radha Mitchell, Stephen Curry, John Jarratt Synopsis: McLean follows up his first horror tale (Wolf Creek) with this feature set in the Australian Outback, where an American writer (Vartan) on assignment and a beautiful local tour guide (Mitchell) face sinister menaces under the surface of an ever-disappearing parcel of dry land. Website: www.roguecrocodile.com
	The Smurfs Studio: Paramount Pictures Screenwriter: Herb Ratner Synopsis: The blue-skinned, hard-working little guys, created by Beligan comic artist Peyo (Pierre Culliford) make their big 3-D, CG-animated feature debut. Now just try and get their famous theme song out of your head! The Hanna-Barbera cartoon first debuted in 1981 on NBC and spawned 256 episodes and several Emmys.
	The Time Traveler's Wife Studio: New Line Cinema Director: Robert Schwentke Starring: Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, Ron Livingston, Jane McLean Synopsis: This classy adaptation of the Audrey Niffenegger bestseller finds a dashing librarian (Bana) at Chicago's Newberry Library who has a gene that causes him to time travel involuntarily. He must help his wife cope with the many complications of his disorder as the two are often out of sync.
	Trick 'r Treat Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: Michael Dougherty Starring: Dylan Baker, Rochelle Aytes, Anna Paquin, Brian Cox Synopsis: Nothing is what it seems when a suburban couple learns the dangers of blowing out a Jack-o-Lantern before midnight: Costumes and candy, ghouls and goblins, monsters and mayhem... the tricks and treats of Halloween turn deadly as strange creatures of every variety—human and otherwise—try to survive the scariest night of the year. Dougherty co-wrote X-Men 2 and Superman Returns.
	Winged Creatures Studio: Sony Pictures Director: Rowan Woods Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Dakota Fanning, Guy Pearce, Forest Whitaker Plot Summary: The Roy Freirich-scripted drama revolves around a group of survivors of multiple murders in a diner, who come together to try and overcome their trauma.

2009 Release Dates To Be Announced

	Inkheart New Line Cinema, Jan. 2009 Director: Iain Softley Starring: Brendan Fraser, Andy Serkis, Paul Bettany Synopsis: A young girl, Meggie, and her father Mo live together in a house filled with literature. Yet when a stranger named Dustfinger appears unexpectedly at their door, Meggie begins to find the answers to many secrets in her past including what became of her mother. Based on the popular fantasy penned by German author Cornelia Funke.
	Coraline Focus Features, Feb. 2009 Director: Henry Selick Starring: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Ian McShane Synopsis: Coraline Jones finds herself bored and unhappy in her new home with foreign neighbors all around her. Then, the young girl discovers that the brick wall behind a door in her flat leads to another world where she finds a better version of her life now. Based on Neil Gaiman’s short children’s novel, the world Coraline enters into is created by her Other Mother to provide her with joy and entertainment. Website www.laika.com
	Monsters vs. Aliens DreamWorks Animation, March 27, 2009 Directors: Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Stephen Colbert, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson, Paul Rudd Synopsis: When a mysterious glob of space goo transforms Susan Murphy into a nearly 50 ft tall “monster” named Ginormica, she is captured by the military and held in a secret compound. There she meets other monsters which have been quietly concealed in the base over the years. The misfit monsters are set loose when an evil alien robot begins rampaging around Earth, leading to an epic battle!
	Star Trek XI Paramount, May 8, 2009 Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Zachary Quinto, Anton Yelchin, Zoe Saldana, Eric Bana, Winona Ryder, Lenoard Nimoy Synopsis: A youthful James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock have their first encounter at Starfleet Academy and complete their first mission. Website: www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/MOV/011