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Studio: Universal Pictures Plot: The mummy of an ancient Chinese Emperor cursed by a witch 2,000 years ago is brought back to life. Cast: Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, John Hannah, Michelle Yeoh, Luke Ford, Isabella Leong Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: *1/2
The Dark Knight Studio: Warner Bros. (2 hrs. 35 mins.) Plot: The Caped Crusader returns, protecting Gotham City from the mad criminal mastermind, The Joker. Cast: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Morgan Freeman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine Rating: R Bottom Line: ****
Studio: Sony Pictures (90 min.) Plot: A misunderstood superhero turns to the help of a PR agent to improve his image. Cast: Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: **1/2
Is Eddie Murphy getting tired of the Hollywood grind? While plugging his upcoming film "Meet Dave," due in theaters July 11, the actor told "Extra's" Tanika Ray that he may leave movies for good and return to his roots on stage.
Studio: Universal Pictures Plot: A mild-mannered office worker becomes a mystical assassin. Cast: James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, Common, Terence Stamp Rating: R Bottom Line: ***1/2
Studio: Universal (2 hr. 9. min.) Plot: Spike Lee's atmospheric murder mystery involving two brothers living in a Brooklyn housing project. Cast: Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Delroy Lindo, Mekhi Phifer Rating: R Bottom Line: ****
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Studio: Paramount Plot: Archaeologist "Indiana" Jones becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls. Cast: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: **1/2
Studio: Castle Rock/Warner Plot: Frank Darabont's big screen adaptation of Stephen King's novel about a gentle giant working miracles on death row --- and a mouse. Cast: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, James Cromwell, Bonnie Hunt. Rating: R Bottom Line: ****
Plot: Billionaire industrialist Tony Stark builds a high-tech suit of armor and leads a double-life as the superhero, Iron Man. Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Shaun Toub, Allison McAtee, Stacy Stas Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ***
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Plot: A veteran cop who finds life difficult to navigate after the death of his wife is implicated in the death his former partner. Cast: Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Cedric the Entertainer, Terry Crews, Hugh Laurie, Naomi Harris, Common, Jay Mohr, The Game Rating: R Bottom Line: ***1/2
Studio: Lionsgate Plot: A single mom takes her family to Georgia for the funeral of her father she’s never met and meets her dad's raucous family. Cast: Angela Bassett, Rick Fox, Lance Gross, Sofía Vergara, Jenifer Lewis, Irma P. Hall Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: **1/2
From basketball superstar to emerging actor, Rick Fox keeps his eye on the prize and his ego in check to score big every time.
Studio: Columbia Pictures Plot: Eight strangers with eight different points of view try to unlock the one truth behind an assassination attempt on the president of the United States. Cast: DennisQuaid, Matthew Fox, Forest Whitaker, Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt, Edgar Ramirez, Zoe Saldana Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: *1/2
Former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson is trying to bring his life story to the big screen and says he wants Jamie Foxx to step into the title role.
Studio: 20th Century Fox Plot: A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. Cast: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Diane Lane, Max Thieriot Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: *1/2
Studio: Universal Pictures Plot: A successful talk show host leaves Los Angeles to reunite with his family in the Deep South. Cast: Martin Lawrence, Mo’Nique, Mike Epps, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Earl Jones, Margaret Avery, Cedric the Entertainer, Nicole Ari Parker, Joy Bryant Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ***1/2
Studio: Paramount Pictures Plot: A high school student is forced to leave her private school and return to her old, crime-filled neighborhood where she re-kindles an unlikely passion for the competitive world of step dancing. Cast: Rutina Wesley, Dwain Murphy, Tre Armstrong, Kevin Duhaney, Keyshia Cole, DeRay Davis Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: **1\2
You learn something new everyday. On Jan 8th while watching the presentation “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at The Wharton Center, I learned theater could be simultaneously entertaining and educational.
Studio: Screen Gems Plot: Two petty criminals hatch a scheme to rob their neighborhood church. Cast: Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, Katt Williams, Loretta Devine, Malinda Williams, Michael Beach, Chi McBride, Regina Hall Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: **
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Plot: A lone scientist struggles to survive after a deadly virus wrecks havoc in New York City. Cast: Will Smith, Salli Richardson, Willow Smith, Charlie Tahan, Alice Braga, Dash Mihok Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ***
PageSix.com is reporting that Oprah Winfrey has taken control of the long-gestating Lena Horne biopic and has cast Alicia Keys in the title role.
Studio: Yari Film Group Plot: A loving divorced mother of three falls for a talented but struggling songwriter. Cast: Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut, Charlie Murphy, Katt Williams, Faizon Love, Queen Latifah, Terrence Howard, Rachel True and Jill Marie Jones Rating: PG Bottom Line: **1/2
With every thing from pirates to flying dogs, here is whats coming out on DVD
Studio: Screen Gems Plot: Gathering to celebrate Christmas together for the first time in four years, the Whitfield clan uses the opportunity to finally share their true feelings about one another. Cast: Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo, Mekhi Phifer, Regina King, Sharon Leal, Idris Elba, Chris Brown, Lauren London, Columbus Short and Laz Alonso Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: **1/2
Studio: Universal Pictures Plot: A detective tries to bring down the drug empire of a heroin kingpin smuggling drugs into the country in the coffins of soldiers returning from the Vietnam War. Cast: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Cuba Gooding Jr., Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba, Ruby Dee, Clarence Williams III. Rating: R Bottom Line: ***
Studio: Lionsgate Plot: Four couples on vacation struggle with issues of commitment, betrayal and redemption. Cast: Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Tasha Smith, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Michael J. White and Sharon Leal Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ****
Studio: Universal Pictures Plot: A group of FBI agents visit Saudi Arabia to investigate a deadly explosion which kills several American civilians and agents. Cast: Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Chris Cooper, Ashraf Barhom Rating: R Bottom Line: *****
Studio: Yari Film Group Plot:A former legendary heavyweight boxer regains notoriety when a local sports journalist uncovers his identity. Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, Kathryn Morris, Teri Hatcher Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ****
Studio: Universal Pictures Plot: A Latino mother and son are forced to turn the tables on their assassins Cast: Wanda DeJesus, Rick Gonzalez, Dania Ramirez, Tego Calderon Rating: R Bottom Line: *1/2
Studio: Universal Pictures Plot: Matt Damon returns as the trained CIA assassin Jason Bourne in this third film based on Robert Ludlum's best-selling novels. Cast: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Joan Allen, Albert Finney, Scott Glenn, David Strathairn Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ****
Studio: Focus Features Plot: The story of a controversial D.C. deejay who ignited the capitol's airwaves with his candor during the tumultuous mid-to-late '60s. Cast: Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Taraji P. Henson, Mike Epps, Martin Sheen, Cedric The Entertainer. Rating: R Bottom Line: ****
Oz Good As It Gets “Wicked” at The Wharton Center is fun for all
Studio:Paramount (2 hs. 13 mins.) Plot: The Earth is caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between two races of robots. Cast:Shia BaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Bernie Mac, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ***
Studio: Lionsgate Entertainment (1 hr., 44 min.) Plot: A classic overcoming-the-odds sports story about an out-of-work teacher and former swimmer who starts coaching a young swim team out of a run-down youth center. Based on actual events. Cast: Terrence Howard (also executive producer), Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, Tom Arnold Rating: PG Bottom Line: ***
Studio:Twentieth Century Fox (90 mins.) Plot: Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and The Thing return to unravel the destructive mystery of the Silver Surfer. Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis)Laurence Fishburne, Andre Braugher and Kerry Washington Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ***
Studio: Codeblack Entertainment & Universal Home Video Plot: Based on V.C. Andrews's novel, it centers on an aspiring musician whose life is turned upside down when she learns the truth about her heritage. Cast: Brooklyn Sudano, Khandi Alexander, Giancarlo Esposito, Faye Dunaway, Julius Washington, Jerrika Hinton Rating: Not Rated Bottom Line: **
Studio: Yari Film Group Plot: A gambling addiction threatens to destroy the lives of nine unconnected individuals. Cast: Forest Whitaker, Danny DeVito, Ray Liotta, Jay Mohr, Kim Basinger, Nick Cannon, Kelsey Grammer Rating: R Bottom Line: ***
Studio: DreamWorks SKG (1 hr. 42. mins.) Plot: A mild-mannered guy, who is engaged to a monstrous woman, meets the woman of his dreams and schemes to find a way to be with her. Cast: Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton, Cuba Gooding Jr, Eddie Griffin, Terry Crews Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ** Reno “911” Studio: Comedy Central/Paramount Studio/20th Century Fox (1 hr., 24 minutes) Plot: The cast of Comedy Central’s "Reno 911!" hit the road for a police convention in Miami, where a bioterrorist attack leaves these less-than-polished cops in charge of the entire city. Cast: Thomas Lennon, Ben Garant, Kerry Kenney, Patton Oswalt. With guest appearances by Danny DeVito and The Rock Rating: R Bottom Line: **
Studio: Paramount Pictures Plot: An expert marksman is coaxed out of seclusion to help thwart a presidential assassination. Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Danny Glover, Michael Pena, Kate Mara, Ned Beatty, Elias Koteas Rating: R Bottom Line: **1/2
Studio: Codeblack Entertainment Plot: A story of two impoverished brothers and the adversities they face. Cast: Vanessa Williams, Nashawn Kearse, Christopher Scott, Tatum O'Neal, Rodney Henry, Fredro Starr Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: *1/2
Studio: Fox Searchlight Plot: A happily married man who fantasizes about being with other women finds his willpower tested after he's visited by the ex-mistress of an old friend. Cast: Chris Rock, Kerry Washington, Gina Torres, Wendell Pierce, Edward Herrmann, Steve Buscemi Rating: R Bottom Line: ***
On Sunday April 1, World Wrestling Entertainment presents WrestleMania 23; live from Ford Field in Detroit, Mi. At the event WWE Champion John Cena will defend his championship against Shawn Michaels. A three-time champion and former body builder, Cena is experienced, in shape, and ready for what many wrestling analysts say will be his biggest challenge to date. The Champ is still here, but first he has to stand up to our interview questions.
Movie Summary Studio: MGM Plot: Britain’s best known secret agent foils a terrorist network through a game of high stakes poker. Cast: Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Samantha Bond, Mads Mikkelsen, Eva Green, Jeffrey Wright Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: *** 1/2 Stars
Nominated for six Golden Globes and seven Emmys, including Outstanding Series
Studio: Columbia Pictures Plot: The real-life story of a probation officer who organizes a football team made up of troubled youths based at a juvenile detention center. Cast: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, Leon Rippy, Kevin Dunn, Michael J. Pagan, Brandon Smith. Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: **1/2
Studio: Freestyle Releasing (1hr. 30min.) Plot: Two killers have a change of heart when they discover their victim is pregnant. Cast: Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, Stephen Dorff Rating: R Bottom Line: ***
Studio: Warner Bros. (2 hrs. 30 mins.) Plot: After a long visit to the lost remains of the planet Krypton, the Man of Steel returns to Earth. Cast: Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Frank Langella, Parker Posey Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ****
Studio: Universal (1 hr. 44 mins.) Plot: An American in Japan gets caught up in underground street racing and falls for a mobster's girlfriend. Cast: Lucas Black, Shad 'Bow Wow' Gregory Moss, Nathalie Kelley, Sung Kang, Brian Tee Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ***
Studio: Paramount Pictures Plot: Inspired by true-life story of controversial high-school basketball coach Ken Carter, who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news in 1999 for benching his entire undefeated basketball team for poor academic performance. Cast: Samuel L Jackson, Robert Ri'chard, Rick Gonzalez, Ashanti, Adrienne Bailon Rating: PG-13 Bottom Line: ***
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