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New Movie Releases — 'Cloud Atlas,' 'Chasing Mavericks,' 'Fun Size' and 'Silent Hill: Revelation'

Britt Hayes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:30:28 +0000

It’s the last weekend of October and the latest batch of new releases come in all shapes and sizes, from epic to adventurous, from funny to spooky, and yes, even fun-size. ‘Cloud Atlas’ is the latest film from the Wachowskis, the folks behind ‘The Matrix’ trilogy, and director Tom Tykwer (‘Run Lola Run’). It tells [...]

New Movie Releases — 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green,' 'The Expendables 2,' 'ParaNorman' and 'Sparkle'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:00:22 +0000

The four new movies opening in theaters this weekend include everything from action to heartwarming family fare to Whitney Houston’s last big-screen appearance. ‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green,’ which bows on Wednesday, is the story of a married couple surprised by the sudden arrival of a young boy on their doorstep, who teaches them [...]

New Movie Releases — 'Total Recall' and 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:30:43 +0000

With much of the country in the middle of a nasty heat wave, the air-conditioned comfort of a cineplex might be just what you need — and the two flicks opening in wide release this weekend will keep both adults and kids happy. ‘Total Recall,’ loosely based on the 1990 sci-fi film of the same [...]

New Movie Releases – 'Magic Mike,' 'People Like Us,' 'Ted' and 'Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection'

Shauna Wright — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:00:15 +0000

Male strippers, heartwarming family fare, talking teddy bears and men in drag. No, that’s not the set-up for a joke — those are what you’ll see in the four new movies that hit theaters this weekend. Set in the world of male strippers, ‘Magic Mike’ is the tale of an experienced dancer who takes a [...]

New Movie Releases — 'The Five-Year Engagement,' 'The Pirates! Band of Misfits,' 'The Raven,' and 'Safe'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:00:44 +0000

Summer movie season is gearing up — this weekend offers no fewer than four new flicks opening in wide release. ‘The Five-Year Engagement’ looks at what happens when an engaged couple keeps getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle. The animated ‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits’ follows a captain as he enlists [...]

New Movie Releases — 'The Cabin in the Woods,' 'Lockout' and 'The Three Stooges' [VIDEOS]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:00:12 +0000

Horror, action or comedy? Pick your poison, because all three genres will be represented in the movies opening in wide release this weekend. ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ has the most descriptive title since ‘Snakes on a Plane,’ because it involves five friends going to a — wait for it — cabin in the woods, [...]

New Movie Releases — 'The Hunger Games'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:00:10 +0000

Another week with a single movie opening in wide release, but everyone’s so excited about this one that it may have needed the entire weekend to itself. The long-awaited ‘The Hunger Games,’ based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins, is the story of a post-apocalyptic world in which an annual event pits children selected [...]

New Movie Releases – 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' and 'Project X'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:00:08 +0000

Whether you’re in the mood for the colorful stylings of Dr. Seuss or some good old-fashioned frat boy humor, the two movies being released this weekend should give you something to look forward to. ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ is the story of a boy who must discover the story of the Lorax before he’ll be [...]

New Movie Releases — 'This Means War' and 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:00:34 +0000

There are only two new movies in wide release this weekend, but they both feature marquis names. Reese Witherspoon stars in ‘This Means War,’ the story of two of the world’s deadliest CIA operatives who are inseparable partners and best friends — until they discover that they’ve fallen in love with the same woman. And [...]

New Movie Releases — 'Beauty and the Beast 3D,' 'Contraband,' and 'Joyful Noise'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:30:17 +0000

Animation, action, or comedy? Take your pick — there’s one of each opening in wide-release this weekend. First up: Walt Disney Pictures’ timeless animated musical classic, ‘Beauty and Beast,’ returns to theaters in a stunning new 3D re-release. Meanwhile, in ‘Contraband,’ Mark Wahlberg is former smuggler who’s forced back into a life of crime to [...]

New Movie Releases — 'The Devil Inside' [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:27 +0000

Only one movie is opening in wide release this weekend, but it looks like it has enough fright-factor to jolt you into the New Year without any outside help. In ‘The Devil Inside,’ a woman enlists the help of a team of exorcists to determine whether her murderous mother who’s locked in an Italian hospital [...]

New Movie Releases — 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked' and 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:00:07 +0000

Whether your thing is singing rodents or sleuthing Englishmen, you’ll want to start heading to the theater. In ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked,’ the squeaky trio of Alvin, Simon and Theodore find themselves marooned on a tropical island after they go overboard from their cruise ship. And ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows‘ features star [...]

New Movie Releases — 'New Year's Eve' and 'The Sitter'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:00:48 +0000

Only two new movies open in wide release this weekend, but never fear — a whole slew of new flicks are slated for theaters the week of December 19th, including ‘The Adventures of Tintin,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,’ and the highly-anticipated ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.’

But if you need to get your popcorn freak on now, here’s what’s premiering this week.

New Movie Releases: 'Arthur Christmas,' 'Hugo' and 'The Muppets'

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:01 +0000

New movies usually open on Fridays, but since the Thanksgiving holiday means many people will have had enough of socializing with their relatives long before then, you’ll be able to sneak out as early as Wednesday to check out this week’s new offerings. In the animated ‘Arthur Christmas,’ Santa Claus’ son Arthur is on an [...]

New Movie Releases: 'Immortals,' 'J. Edgar' and 'Jack and Jill'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:00:25 +0000

Fantasy aficionados, history buffs and those who enjoy slapstick comedy will find plenty to keep themselves occupied at the movies this weekend. In ‘Immortals,’ a warrior named Theseus must lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion and his evil army for the fate of mankind. Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘J. Edgar‘ chronicles the life of J. [...]

New Movie Releases: 'Tower Heist,' 'A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:00:51 +0000

This weekend’s new films include a timely tale of revenge against a greedy rich guy, and the latest in a movie franchise beloved by users of, shall we say, “recreational herbs.” The star-studded ‘Tower Heist‘ sees workers at a luxury condominium — including Ben Stiller, Matthew Broderick and Eddie Murphy — come up with a [...]

New Movie Releases: 'Paranormal Activity 3,' 'Johnny English Reborn,' 'The Three Musketeers'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:00:32 +0000

With two sequels and a remake, this weekend’s movie premieres may not appeal to fans of completely new material, but they should make those who enjoyed the originals very happy. While ‘Paranormal Activity 3‘ is the third installment in the horror film franchise, it’s really more of a prequel — set in 1988, it recounts [...]

New Movie Releases: 'The Big Year,' 'Footloose,' 'The Thing'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:00:18 +0000

Whether you want to laugh, dance or just be scared, one of this weekend’s new movies should have something just for you.

In ‘The Big Year,’ Owen Wilson, Jack Black and Steve Martin star as three obsessive bird watchers duking it out to see who can spot the most species in a given year.

New Movie Releases: 'Real Steel' and 'The Ides of March'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:00:04 +0000

Two very different new films will hit theaters in wide-release this weekend, featuring Hugh Jackman, Ryan Gosling and George Clooney.

In the futuristic ‘Real Steel,’ Jackman plays a washed-up fighter who takes his 2000-pound scrap metal contender to the bot boxing championships.

And in the Clooney-directed thriller, ‘The Ides of March,’ Gosling is an up-and-coming presidential campaign press secretary who finds himself involved in a political scandal.

New Movie Releases: 'Abduction,' 'Dolphin Tale,' 'Killer Elite,' and 'Moneyball'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:00:04 +0000

The four movies opening this weekend in wide release have a little something for everyone. ‘Abduction‘ finds ‘Twilight’ hottie Taylor Lautner in mortal danger after realizing that his entire childhood has been built on a vast conspiracy of lies. The heavily-hyped Morgan Freeman flick ‘Dolphin Tale‘ is the true story of a wounded dolphin and [...]