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Director: Robert Luketic
Stars: Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler (Full Cast)
Studio: Columbia Pictures

The Plot: A macho morning TV show correspondent (Butler) makes a bet with his love-challenged producer (Heigl): If his tips on how to land and keep a guy don't work, he'll quit the business. But while he coaches her through a fledgling romance, can he avoid falling for her, and vice versa?

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THE BUZZ: Hmm, if anyone out there really wants to go see a super-formulaic romance that turns two likable actors into two icky characters, let me know if you truly enjoyed The Ugly Truth, whose plot is more schematic than Heigl and Butler's planned career trajectories. I'll be one theater over, watching something slightly more tolerable, like the movie version of a Disney TV show, or an ill-advised sequel.

P.S. At least it doesn't star Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey!

Message Boards: Let's play 'Guess the Ending'! | The trailer is online!

Fast & Furious

Director: Justin Lin
Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez (Full Cast)
Studio:

The Plot: The feud between ex-con Dominic Toretto (Diesel) and agent Brian O'Connor (Walker) is reignited back in Los Angeles, where a crime has pitted the two men against one another yet again. However, when they realize they have a common enemy, they put their past behind them and unite to stick it to their foe.

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THE BUZZ: No doubt that Justin Lin was eager to return to the director's chair after shaking the dust off of this franchise back in '06, and we can only imagine that Diesel, Walker, Rodriguez, and Brewster caused zero problems during their respective negotiations to reprise the characters that first brought them true fame (or something like it). One great thing: Lin has delivered a teaser trailer (located above) that is better than most full-fledged action sequences in recent memory. Too bad this one was detoured off the summer release calendar, though ...

Message Boards: han? | WTH? New Release Date? That'll kill the movie!

Observe and Report

Director: Jody Hill
Stars: Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta (Full Cast)
Studio: Warner Bros.

The Plot: 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 apprehend the culprit, a surly police detective (Liotta), is recruited to close the case, bringing out the worst in Ronnie's temperamental personality.

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THE BUZZ: While the Foot Fist Way failed to make director Jody Hill a household name, the weird-o action comedy did capture Hollywood's attention, and one of the undying movie trends in Los Angeles is the desire to push the boundaries of mainstream comedy. Call it the Apatow effect. From what we understand, OaR might even offend perverts with its uncouth behaviors. Rogen's playing an unlikable character for the "first" time (that's what Internet boys are saying, to which I say: Did you not see Knocked Up?), and his clashes with Liotta are reportedly as un-politically correct as his tryst with Anna Faris (playing a put-upon cosmetics-counter girl) is gag-inducing. Plus, full frontal male nudity. JoBlo has some scoop.

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Dragonball: Evolution [4/8]

Director: James Wong
Stars: Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Yun-Fat Chow (Full Cast)
Studio: Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

The Plot: Upon discovering he was sent to Earth to carrying out a sinister plan, a humanoid alien named Goku (Chatwin) looks to fulfill his dying grandfather's wish: Prevent the evil Piccolo (Marsters) and his alien forces from collecting seven mystical artifacts which would allow him to take over our planet. In order to fend off the attackers, Goku must find Master Roshi (Chow), who is the one person who can set him on the right path.

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THE BUZZ: Speed Racer' misfortunes have not stopped Hollywood from aggressively pursuing anime/manga titles to turn into feature films; Dragonball is only the first in a series of movies, which includes Ninja Scroll, The Last Airbender, and Akira (James Cameron has plans for Battle Angel Alita, too). Genre fans wrinkled their noses at just about every Dragonball announcement, save the casting of Yun-Fat Chow as Master Roshi and James "Spike" Marsters as Lord Piccolo, but the any publicity is good publicity cliché applies here, since anime purists have dissected everything from a leaked trailer to a 16-second clip that aired on Japanese TV in an attempt to get a definitive look at the direction in which Final Destination creator James Wong is taking the story. Many indicators tell me that movie fans at large won't be pulling a Watchmen here and running out to the comic-book shop in order to brush up on this story.

Message Boards: Regarding Goku's racial change. | Has it been confirmed Goku is even an alien/saiyan in the movie adaption

Hannah Montana: The Movie

Director: Peter Chelsom
Stars: Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Billy Ray Cyrus (Full Cast)
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

The Plot: As Hannah Montana's popularity begins to take over her life, Miley Stewart (Miley Ray Cyrus), urged on by her father (Billy Ray Cyrus) takes a trip to her hometown of Crowley Corners, Tennessee to get some perspective on what matters in life the most.

THE BUZZ: If one takes into consideration this story's thematic elements and combines them with Miley's real-life trials and tribs, one might assert that the young star is boxing up her alter ego and preparing for the next chapter in her career. Affirming this notion is the fact that novelist Nicholas Sparks (he of Notebook fame) is customizing his first-ever screenplay to suit Ms. Cyrus, and the project is tentatively set to arrive around the time of her 18th birthday. Aiding the transition here is adult-fare specialist, director Peter Chelsom (Shall We Dance).

Message Boards: Movie=Marks the end of Hannah Montana | Will the movie have a fake audience?

Crank 2: High Voltage

Director: Mark Neveldine Brian Taylor
Stars: Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Corey Haim (Full Cast)
Studio: Lionsgate

The Plot: When we last saw Chev Chelios (Statham), it appeared as though the assassin had met his maker. Wrong. As his story continues, Chelios hunts down the mobster who stole his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working.

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THE BUZZ: Just two movies in, and the Neveldine/Taylor filmmaking duo have a legion of fans who appreciate their hyper-visualized sensibilities. Clearly they have more detractors, but with Jason Statham in your pocket, who cares about critics? Returning alongside Statham and Amy Smart in the sequel are Dwight Yoakam and Efren Ramirez; climbing aboard for the first time is an inspired cast of supporters, including Corey Haim and Bai Ling, who, let's face it, should have been the primary villain.

Message Boards: Why don't people realise... | call this CRANK 2 : CRANK IT UP

17 Again

Director: Burr Steers
Stars: Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, Leslie Mann (Full Cast)
Studio: New Line Cinema

The Plot: Mike O'Donnell (Perry) has lived a life full of regrets. Suddenly, he reverts back to his 17-year-old self (Efron) who looks to navigate high school and create a path that leads to a better adult existence.

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THE BUZZ: The highlights of this body-switching comedy: Director Burr Steers is the guy who made Igby Goes Down and the presence of Leslie Mann, who can turn any bit part into a memorable performance. Here Mann plays Perry's confused wife, when her husband's adult self appears in the form of Zac Efron. (Good luck with assuming Perry's behaviors, Zac, and let me know if you need a liver transplant, because I LOVE YOU!!!!) This blog is a one-stop destination for all things 17, with a definite focus on the HSM star, who's also garnering critical acclaim for his role in Richard Linklater's Me and Orson Welles.

Message Boards: Zac is playing 17 forever | Not gonna lie...

State of Play

Director: Kevin Macdonald
Stars: (Full Cast)
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Plot: Picture-perfect U.S. congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) seems to be the rising star in the world of politics -- until his research assistant, who was also his mistress, is murdered. And then the secrets start coming out... It's up to star reporter Cal McCaffrey (Russell Crowe) and his co-hort Della (Rachel McAdams) to uncover the truth, but there are three things that complicate matters: 1) Cal's friendship and loyalty to Stephen; 2) their ruthless editor (Helen Mirren); and 3) a conspiracy that goes far, far deeper than they thought.

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THE BUZZ: You couldn't ask for a better cast for this thriller: Affleck is spot-on, Crowe finally gets to flex his acting muscle without mugging (in a role that was considered for Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp and Tom Hanks), McAdams finally gets to act period, and Mirren is every reporter's worst nightmare boss. The original 2003 BBC miniseries was fantastic television (once you could understand everyone's accents) and if they don't mess it up, this could be stellar, especially once you add in director Kevin Mcdonald (The Last King of Scotland). Our only question: why the April release? This could be a perfect adult option for the sequel-friendly days of summer.

Message Boards: Why on earth make a remake of this miniseries??? | Probably will be good enough, but...

The Soloist

Director: Joe Wright
Stars: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener (Full Cast)
Studio: DreamWorks SKG

The Plot: In Los Angeles, reporter Steve Lopez (Downey Jr.) befriends Nathaniel Ayers (Foxx), a brilliant but troubled musician and one-time Julliard student who currently lives on Skid Row. In a series of revealing articles, Lopez draws attention to Ayers's remarkable story, while Ayers still dreams of a grand performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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THE BUZZ: In mid-October of last year, Paramount made the decision to push Jamie Foxx and Co. from their movie's Oscar-friendly berth to this new date. Why? Crowded marketplace, I'm assuming (for now, though I'm digging for more info). Reports indicate P'mount might still let the film qualify for Oscars with a quiet, awards-qualifying release at year's end, which, provided some nominations come through, could turn this into a springtime hit. Either way, it should be quite something to watch Atonement director Joe Wright deftly move between time periods in to tell Ayers's remarkable story (get some background here). Bank on top-notch performances from Foxx, Downey Jr., and Keener (who plays Steve Lopez's wife), as well as a layered screenplay from Susannah Grant (Erin Brokovich).

Message Boards: Music at the last of the trailer?!!! | Did Paramount ruin RDJ's chance at an oscar?

Earth [4/22]

Director: Alastair Fothergill Mark Linfield
Stars: Patrick Stewart (Full Cast)
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

The Plot: A documentary that follows the migration paths of four animal families.

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THE BUZZ: Planet Earth watchers might experience déjà vu here, and for good reason: upstart, green-minded distributor DisneyNature whittled their inaugural offering from the BBC series, and swapped in James Earl Jones for one-time narrator Patrick Stewart. Also reduced were the number of animal families in peril, from four to three. Talk about extinction ...

Message Boards: Enough with the polar bears | Death and destruction

Fighting

Director: Dito Montiel
Stars: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán (Full Cast)
Studio: Rogue Pictures

The Plot: In New York City, a young counterfeiter (Tatum) is introduced to the world of underground street fighting by a seasoned scam artist (Howard), who becomes his manager on the bare-knuckling brawling circuit.

THE BUZZ: The secret weapon here is not Channing Tatum's untapped potential to be violent; rather, it's writer-director Dito Montiel, who coaxed out Tatum's lone well-received performance in A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (it's the chiseled young star's Shattered Glass, if you will). Let's also consider the presence of Terrence Howard and Luis Guzmán, two performers who could make lesser actors better by default. With the right underdog characterization, action choreography, and editing, this one might not be as bad as even I, or you, think.

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Obsessed

Director: Steve Shill
Stars: Beyoncé Knowles, Idris Elba, Ali Larter (Full Cast)
Studio: Screen Gems

The Plot: A successful business man (Elba) with a beautiful wife (Knowles) becomes the target of a female stalker (Larter).

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THE BUZZ: What's this, a Beyonce movie that isn't a musical biopic? She sings in it, though, right? No? Not even a duet with Ali Larter? Seriously, would "Fatal Attraction: The Musical" have been too much to ask for here?

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