Premiere Entertainment

1-Paranormal Activity 21,104,070

2. Saw VI $14,118,444

3.Where the Wild Things Are $14,019,406

4. Law Abiding Citizens $12,403,888

5. Couples Retreat $10,620,685

6. Astro Boy $6,702,923

7. Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant $6,293,205

8. The Stepfather $6,230,969

9. Cloudy With A Chance A Meatballs $5,250,541

10. Zombieland $4,205,812

Thanks to People online a new exclusive trailer is available.  Here is the link

Technicolor has a plan to get 3D into theaters who do not have the capability to play at this time.  With more 3D titles on the calendar, the need to provide is high in demand.  Variety has an article about the Technicolor’s plan.  Here is the link

Rob Hardy is set to work on Stomp The Yard 2: Homecoming.  Columbus Short is in negotiations to reprise his role as DJ. 

I have been following the development of CBS  since I noticed they had some titles on the release calendar.  Amy Baer who previously worked at Columbia Pictures is the president and chief executive officer of CBS. Currently on the slate is Extraordinary Measures which stars Harrison Ford and Brendon Fraser, The Back-Up Plan with Jennifer Lopez and up and coming star Alex O’Laughlin, and Beastly. 

Film Journal has a terrific article on the upcoming distributor.  Here is the link.

Saw VI R 91 minutes FLAT

Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw’s legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw’s grand scheme is finally understood.

Astro Boy PG 94 minutes SCOPE

Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive ‘blue’ energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero.

Cirque Du Freak The Vampire’s Assistant PG13 109 Minutes SCOPE

CIRQUE DU FREAK, based on the popular series of books by Darren Shan, is a fantasy-adventure about a teenager who unknowingly breaks a 200-year-old truce between two warring factions of vampires. Pulled into a fantastic life of misunderstood sideshow freaks and grotesque creatures of the night, one teen will vanish from the safety of a boring existence and fulfill his destiny in a place drawn from nightmares. 14-year-old Darren (Chris Massoglia) was like most kids in his suburban neighborhood. He hung out with his best friend, got decent grades and usually stayed out of trouble. But when he and his buddy stumble upon a traveling freak show, things begin to change inside Darren. That’s the exact moment when a vampire named Larten Crepsley (John C. Reilly) turns him into something, well, bloodthirsty. Newly undead, he joins the Cirque Du Freak, a touring sideshow filled with monstrous creatures from a snakeboy and a wolfman to a bearded lady (Salma Hayek) and a gigantic barker (Ken Watanabe). As Darren flexes his newfound powers in this dark world, he becomes a treasured pawn between the vampires and their deadlier counterparts. And while trying to survive, one boy will struggle to keep their brewing war from devouring what’s left of his humanity.

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Amelia PG SCOPE

Visionary. Lover. Dreamer. Fighter. Legend. Icon. AMELIA. An extraordinary life of adventure, celebrity and continuing mystery comes to light in AMELIA, a vast, thrilling account of legendary aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart (two time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank). After becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, Amelia was thrust into a new role as America’s sweetheart - the legendary ‘goddess of light,’ known for her bold, larger-than-life charisma. Yet, even with her global fame solidified, her belief in flirting with danger and standing up as her own, outspoken woman never changed. She was an inspiration to people everywhere, from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (Cherry Jones) to the men closest to her heart: her husband, promoter and publishing magnate George P. Putnam (Golden Globe winner Richard Gere), and her long time friend and lover, pilot Gene Vidal (Ewan McGregor). In the summer of 1937, Amelia set off on her most daunting mission yet: a solo flight around the world that she and George both anxiously foresaw as destined, whatever the outcome, to become one of the most talked-about journeys in history.

Nightmare Before Christmas in 3-D Reissue PG 76 minutes DIGITAL FLAT

Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder — where every holiday has its own special land … and imaginative, one-of-a-kind characters! THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, tells the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, and all things that go bump in the night. Bored with the same old tricks and treats, he yearns for something more, and soon stumbles upon the glorious magic of Christmas Town! Jack decides to bring this joyful holiday back to Halloween Town. But as his dream to fill Santa’s shoes unravels, it’s up to Sally, the rag doll who loves him, to stitch things back together. This critically acclaimed movie milestone captured the heart and imagination of audiences everywhere with its Academy Award-nominated stop-motion effects, engaging Grammy-nominated music, and the genius of Tim Burton (BATMAN, PLANET OF THE APES). TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHIRSTMAS IN DISNEY DIGITAL 3-D — a delightful treat the whole family will enjoy!

1. Where The Wild Thing Are $32,695,407

2. Law Abiding Citizens $21,039,502

3. Paranormal Activity $19,617,650

4. Couples Retreat $17,227,390

5. Stepfather $11,581,586

6. Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs $8,017,871

7. Zombieland $7,616,939

8. Toy Story $3,016,580

9. Capitalism $1,455,510

10. Fame $903,890

If you are wanting to get a head start on your film viewing for the Academy Awards Indie Wire has a great article on the 65 Entries for for Foreign Film.  Link here

Where the Wild Things Are PG 101 minutes

Innovative director Spike Jonze collaborates with celebrated author Maurice Sendak to bring one of the most beloved books of all time to the big screen in ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ a classic story about childhood and the places we go to figure out the world we live in. The film tells the story of Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who feels misunderstood at home and escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions. The Wild Things desperately long for a leader to guide them, just as Max longs for a kingdom to rule. When Max is crowned king, he promises to create a place where everyone will be happy. Max soon finds, though, that ruling his kingdom is not so easy and his relationships there prove to be more complicated than he originally thought.

Law Abiding Citizen R 122 minutes

LAW ABIDING CITIZEN is a thriller about a brilliant sociopath (Gerard Butler) who orchestrates a series of high-profile murders that grip the City of Philadelphia, all from inside his jail cell and the prosecutor assigned to his case (Jamie Foxx) who realizes he is the only one who can end the reign of terror.

The Stepfather PG13 102 minutes

Michael Harding (Penn Badgley) returns home from military school to find his mother (Sela Ward) happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David (Dylan Walsh). As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side?

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New York I Love You R 103 minutes

In the city that never sleeps, love is always on the mind. Those passions come to life in NEW YORK, I LOVE YOU - a collaboration of storytelling from some of today’s most imaginative filmmakers and featuring an all-star cast. Together they create a kaleidoscope of the spontaneous, surprising, electrifying human connections that pump the city’s heartbeat. Sexy, funny, haunting and revealing encounters unfold beneath the Manhattan skyline. From Tribeca to Central Park to Brooklyn, the story weaves a tale of love as diverse as the very fabric of New York itself.

Black Dynamite R 84 minutes

When ‘The Man’ murders his brother, pumps heroin into local orphanages, and floods the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor, Black Dynamite is the one hero willing to fight all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.

The Ministers R 89 minutes

A NYPD detective attempts to avenge the death of her father, but unwittingly becomes involved with one of his killers.

Couples Retreat PG13 109 minutes

Four Midwestern couples embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort’s couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples.

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The Damned United R 98 minutes

Set in 1960’s and 1970’s England, THE DAMNED UNITED tells the confrontational and darkly humorous story of Brian Clough’s doomed 44 day tenure as manager of the reigning champions of English football Leeds United. Previously managed by his bitter rival Don Revie, and on the back of their most successful period ever as a football club, Leeds was perceived by many to represent a new aggressive and cynical style of football - an anathema to the principled yet flamboyant Brian Clough, who had achieved astonishing success as manager of Hartlepool and Derby Country building teams in his own vision with trusty lieutenant Peter Taylor. Taking the Leeds job without Taylor by his side, with a changing room full of what in his mind were still Don’s boys, would lead to an unheralded examination of Clough’s belligerence and brilliance over 44 days. This is that story. The story of the Damned United.

An Education PG13 100 minutes

In the post-war, pre-Beatles London suburbs, a bright schoolgirl is torn between studying for a place at Oxford and the rather more exciting alternative offered to her by a charismatic older man.

The Yes men Fix the World NR 90 minutes

The Yes Men are anti-corporate pranksters who create phony Web sites to get themselves invited to high-level corporate conferences and media events - where they give hilarious, Swiftian analyses that unmask global injustice and satirize human rights abuses. They are the 21st century’s answer to Timothy Leary’s proselytizing for acid and Ken Kesey’s busload of hipsters. The big difference is that they care less about changing minds than changing policy. But announcing, as spokespeople for Dow Chemical, that they will at last take full financial responsibility for the victims of Bhopal, they create a media sensation that embarrasses the real powers that be. And, outfitted in their wacky ‘SurvivaBall’ getups, the Yes Men address a room full of straight-laced suits who don’t think there’s anything funny about going to insane lengths to assure one’s personal safety in the event of any and all calamities. The Yes Men don’t exactly speak truth to power. But their hearts are in the right place — right next to their funny bones.

Bronson R 92 minutes

In 1974, a misguided 19 year old named Michael Peterson decided he wanted to make a name for himself and so, with a homemade sawn-off shotgun and a head full of dreams he attempted to rob a post office. Swiftly apprehended and originally sentenced to 7 years in jail, Peterson has subsequently been behind bars for 34 years, 30 of which have been spent in solitary confinement. With an intelligent, provocative and stylised approach, BRONSON (based on a true story) follows the metamorphosis of Mickey Peterson into Britain’s most dangerous prisoner, Charles Bronson. Tom Hardy plays the title character with disturbing intensity who physically transformed himself for the role. Hardy said, ‘The opportunity to play such a complex and tormented real-life character was a unique challenge for me, and one that required a great level of commitment and understanding.

The Cartel NR

Teachers punished for speaking out. Principals fired for trying to do the right thing. Union leaders defending the indefensible. Bureaucrats blocking new charter schools. These are just some of the people we meet in The Cartel. The film also introduces us to teens who can’t read, parents desperate for change, and teachers struggling to launch stable alternative schools for inner city kids who want to learn. We witness the tears of a little girl denied a coveted charter school spot, and we share the triumph of a Camden homeschool’s first graduating class. Together, these people and their stories offer an unforgettable look at how a widespread national crisis manifests itself in the educational failures and frustrations of individual communities. They also underscore what happens when our schools don’t do their job. ‘These are real children whose lives are being destroyed,’ director Bob Bowdon explains. The Cartel shows us our educational system like we’ve never seen it before.

Trucker R

Diane Ford (Michelle Monaghan), a vivacious and successful independent truck driver, leads a carefree life of long-haul trucking, one night stands and all-night drinking until the evening her estranged 11-year-old son, Peter (Jimmy Bennett, young James Krik in the upcoming Star Trek) is unexpectedly dropped at her door. Peter hasn’t seen his mother since he was a baby and wants to live with Diane as little as she wants him, but they are stuck with each other - at least for now, while his father Len (Benjamin Bratt) is in the hospital. Burdened with this new responsibility and seeing the life of freedom she’s fought for now jeopardized, Diane steps reluctantly into her past and looks sidelong at an uncharted future that is not as simple or straightforward as she had once believed possible.

Wedding Song NR 100 minutes

Tunis, 1942. Nour and Myriam, 16, have been friends since childhood. They share the same house in a modest neighborhood where Jews and Muslims live in harmony. Each one secretly desires the other girl’s life: while Nour regrets that she doesn’t go to school like her friend, Myriam dreams of love. She is envious of Nour’s engagement to her cousin Khaled, a sort of fantasy of the charming Arabian prince that they both share. Unfortunately, Khaled cannot find work. The engagement lingers and the prospect of a carnal union grows more distant. In November 1942, the German army enters Tunis. Pursuing the policies of the Vichy regime, the Nazis impose a heavy fine on the Jewish community. Tita, Myriam’s mother, no longer has the right to work. Crippled with debts, she decides to marry her daughter to a rich doctor, and Myriam sees her dreams of love suddenly fade away.

St. Trinians 97 Minutes PG13

Welcome to ‘St Trinian’s,’ a quirky comedy set in an all-girls private school in England called St. Trinian’s and run by the oddly eccentric headmistress Ms. Camilla Fritton. It’s more than a school it’s an institution and a hotbed of anarchy and ill-discipline, where the academic results are an absolute disaster. But for girls who don’t fit in this is the place where everyone is accepted. It’s one big happy, yet slightly dysfunctional family, as the girls of ‘St. Trinian’s’ go all-out to save their school in hysterical and hilarious ways. The fun filled film stars Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Russell Brand, Lena Headey, Mischa Barton and Stephen Fryand the irrepressible girls of ‘St. Trinian’s.’ . Trinian’s, one of the highest grossing independent British films of all time — with a $25 million UK box office, is based on the popular drawings of ‘The Girls of St. Trinian’s’ by Ronald Searle, and follows the hit film series of the 1950’s and 60’s. Find out what made St. Trinian’s a must-see franchise in the UK when all of the hilarious antics and girl-power action finally hit Stateside. Taking Higher education to a New Low!

Visual Acoustics NR 84 minutes

Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, VISUAL ACOUSTICS celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman, the world’s greatest architectural photographer, whose images brought modern architecture to the American mainstream. Shulman, who passed away this year, captured the work of nearly every major modern and progressive architect since the 1930s including Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, John Lautner, and Frank Gehry. His images epitomized the singular beauty of Southern California’s modernist movement and brought its iconic structures to the attention of the general public. This unique film is both a testament to the evolution of modern architecture and a joyful portrait of the magnetic, whip-smart gentleman who chronicled it with his unforgettable images.

Peter and Vandy NR 95 minutes

Peter and Vandy is a love story told out of order. Shifting back and forth between Peter and Vandy’s romantic beginnings with the twisted manipulative, regular couple they become, the film explores the question most couples ask themselves… ‘How the hell did we get this way?

Adventures of Power PG13 88 Minutes

When hard times hit a small mining town, Power (writer-director Gold) doesn’t wish for riches; he only wishes that he’d learned to play drums. But his father (McKean) could never afford to buy him a drum set, so Power has embraced the next best thing: air drumming. Tired of the constant ridicule, and with nothing but a few dollars, some breakfast cereal, and the support of his Aunt Joanie (Lynch), Power sets off across the country to the ‘paradise’ of Newark, where an underground air drumming crew has invited him to join their team. But as the big air drumming competition looms, so does a rival–multi-millionaire drummer Dallas H. (Grenier), who thinks air drumming is an abomination and seeks to destroy Power and his crew. More than just a rock’n'roll comedy, ADVENTURES OF POWER is an epic fable about the American Dream–about making something out of nothing, and trusting in your own heartbeat as a way of changing the world. With a phenomenal soundtrack featuring original songs alongside hits by Rush, Phil Collins, the Dazz Band, and more, ADVENTURES OF POWER will have you drumming in your seat and cheering on your feet.