The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) 5 Nomination Golden Globe!

Benjamin Button, born in New Orleans in 1918, is no ordinary infant. A doctor declares his body to be aged like that of a man in his eighties, and no one expects him to live too long.

Despite predictions, Benjamin survives, seeming in fact to grow younger and stronger. During his childhood he befriends young Daisy, who is unafraid of the "old man." He lives on to attend school, fight in a war, and baffle everyone he meets. As his body grows gradually younger, his heart learns the timeless nature of love. This movie grab 5 nominations for the upcoming 2009 Golden Globe Award.

Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Jason Flemyng, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond
Directed by: David Fincher
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hrs. 47 min.
Release Date: December 25th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief war violence, sexual content, language and smoking.
Distributors: Paramount Pictures
Production Co.: Kennedy/Marshall Company, Rastar Productions
Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures, Paramount Pictures
Filming Locations: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States

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81st annual Academy Award nominations announced Thursday

1. Best Picture: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Frost/Nixon," "Milk," "The Reader," "Slumdog Millionaire."

2. Actor: Richard Jenkins, "The Visitor"; Frank Langella, "Frost/Nixon"; Sean Penn, "Milk"; Brad Pitt, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"; Mickey Rourke, "The Wrestler."

3. Actress: Anne Hathaway, "Rachel Getting Married"; Angelina Jolie, "Changeling"; Melissa Leo, "Frozen River"; Meryl Streep, "Doubt"; Kate Winslet, "The Reader."

4. Supporting Actor: Josh Brolin, "Milk"; Robert Downey Jr., "Tropic Thunder"; Philip Seymour Hoffman, "Doubt"; Heath Ledger, "The Dark Knight"; Michael Shannon, "Revolutionary Road."

5. Supporting Actress: Amy Adams, "Doubt"; Penelope Cruz, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"; Viola Davis, "Doubt"; Taraji P. Henson, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"; Marisa Tomei, "The Wrestler."

6. Director: David Fincher, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"; Ron Howard, "Frost/Nixon"; Gus Van Sant, "Milk"; Stephen Daldry, "The Reader"; Danny Boyle, "Slumdog Millionaire."

7. Foreign Film: "The Baader Meinhof Complex," Germany; "The Class," France; "Departures," Japan; "Revanche," Austria; "Waltz With Bashir," Israel.

For complete list nominations visit HERE!

Underworld Rise of the Lycans (2009)

The prequel will trace the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans (werewolves). In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian (Michael Sheen) emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Viktor's daughter Sonja (Mitra), in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.

Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Romance, Suspense/Horror, Thriller and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 32 min.
Release Date: January 23rd, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for bloody violence and some sexuality.
Distributors: Sony Pictures Releasing
Production Co.: Sketch Films, Lakeshore Entertainment
Studios: Screen Gems
Filming Locations:
Auckland, New Zealand
Produced in: United States

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Red Cliff 2 (2009)

It's been a six month wait for the second and final half to John Woo's magnum opus Red Cliff, and for those familiar with the classic but have not watched the first installment, the director doesn't waste time in bringing you up to speed with an excellent summary, so much so that the transitional technique used was carried over to the main movie proper.

And for those who complained about the pigeon soaring over the sky overseeing a football game at the Cao Cao (Zhang Fengyi) camp, there're perfect explanations for those too.

The story of RED CLIFF takes place in 208 AD in China during the Han Dynasty. Despite the presence of an emperor, Han Xiandi, China was then divided into many warring states.

Genre: War/Action/Drama
Director: John Woo
Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Hu Jun, Chang Chen, Zhao Wei, Zhang Fengyi, Lin Chiling, Shidou Nakamura
RunTime: 2 hrs 20 mins
Opening Day: 9 January 2009

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Fast & Furious (2009)

When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto reignites his feud with agent Brian O'Conner. But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmanuever him. And from convoy heists to precision tunnel crawls across international lines, two men will find the best way to get revenge: push the limits of what's possible behind the wheel.

Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller, Sequel and Sports
Release Date: April 3rd, 2009 (wide)
Distributors:
Universal Pictures
Production Co.:
One Race Films, Original Film
Studios:
Universal Pictures
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California USA, Mexico
Dominican Republic
Produced in: United States

Starring: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, John Ortiz, Liza LaPira
Directed by: Justin Lin
Produced by: Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Michael Fottrell

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Coraline (2009)

The film is about a young girl, Coraline (Dakota Fanning), who unlocks a mysterious door in her new home and enters into a parallel reality, a fantastical and thrilling imitation of her own dull life.

In this world, Coraline finds new versions of her real mother (Teri Hatcher) and father (John Hodgman), her off-kilter neighbors Miss Forcible (Dawn French), Miss Spink (Jennifer Saunders) and Mr. Bobinsky (Ian MacShane).

However, this other world soon begins to unravel and Coraline, along with her real parents, become prisoners to her Other Mother and must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home.

STARRING: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Ian McShane, Jennifer Saunders, Keith David and John Hodgman

Genres: Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Adaptation
Running Time: 1 hr. 40 min.
Release Date: February 6th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements, scary images, some language and suggestive humor.
Distributors:
Focus Features, Universal Pictures International (UPI)
Production Co.: Laika Entertainment
Filming Locations: Principal animation in Portland
Produced in: United States

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Slumdog Millionaire - Golden Globe Best Movie!

Slumdog Millionaire came out on top with four Golden Globes including Best Movie, even with this year's increased competition, it was Slumdog Millionaire that has picked up the most momentum going into Oscar season. The is a story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?"

But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, of vicious encounters with local gangs, and of Latika, the girl he loved and lost.

Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show's questions. Each chapter of Jamal's increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show's seemingly impossible quizzes. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with no apparent desire for riches really doing on the game show?

When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out. At the heart of its storytelling lies the question of how anyone comes to know the things they know about life and love.

Starring: Dev Patel, Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Madhur Mittal, Freida Pinto
Directed by: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan
Genres: Art/Foreign, Comedy, Drama, Adaptation and Teen
Running Time: 2 hrs.
Release Date: November 12th, 2008 (limited)
MPAA Rating: R for some violence, disturbing images and language.
Distributors: Fox Searchlight Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $28,676,598


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Bride Wars (2009)

Liv and Emma are best friends who since childhood have planned every detail of their respective weddings. At the top of their bridal "must have" list: a ceremony at New York's ultimate bridal destination, the Plaza Hotel. Now, at age 26, they're both about to get married; they're about to realize their dreams; and they're about to live happily ever after.

Or maybe not. When a clerical error causes a clash in wedding dates--they're now to be married on the same date!--Liv, Emma and their lifelong friendship are put to the ultimate test. Liv, a successful lawyer who is used to getting what she wants, including the perfect job and the perfect man, won't settle for anything less than the perfect wedding she has dreamed of for years.

Emma, a schoolteacher who has always been good at taking care of others, but not so much in looking after herself, discovers her inner Bridezilla and comes out swinging when her own dream wedding is imperiled. Now, the two best friends who'd do anything for each other find themselves in a no-holds-barred, take-no-prisoners struggle that threatens to erupt into all-out war.

Production Status: Released
Genres: Comedy
Running Time: 1 hr. 30 min.
Release Date: January 9th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for suggestive content, language and some rude behavior.
Distributors:
20th Century Fox Distribution
Production Co.:
New Regency Productions, Firm Films, Dune Entertainment, Riche Productions
Studios:
Regency Enterprises, Fox 2000
U.S. Box Office: $21,058,173

Starring: Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Candice Bergen, Kristen Johnston, Bryan Greenberg
Directed by: Gary Winick
Produced by: Jay Cohen, Tony Ludwig, Matt Luber

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Valkyrie (2008, 2009)

In a country in the grips of evil, in a police state where every move is being watched, in a world where justice and honor have been subverted, a group of men hidden inside the highest reaches of power decide to take action. Based on the true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and the daring and ingenious plot to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known.

A proud military man, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg is a loyal officer who serves his country all the while hoping that someone will find a way to stop Hitler before Europe and Germany are destroyed. Realizing that time is running out, he decides that he must take action himself and joins the German resistance. Armed with a cunning strategy to use Hitler's own emergency plan - known as Operation Valkyrie - these men plot to assassinate the dictator and overthrow his Nazi government from the inside.

With everything in place, with the future of the world, the fate of millions and the lives of his wife and children hanging in the balance, von Stauffenberg is thrust from being one of many who oppose Hitler to the one who must kill Hitler himself.

Starring: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Carice Van Houten, Thomas Kretschmann,
Eddie Izzard and Terence Stamp
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Biopic and War
Running Time: 2 hrs.
Release Date: December 25th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence and brief strong language.
Distributors: MGM Distribution Company
Production Co.: Bad Hat Harry Productions, Achte Babelsberg Film GmbH
Studios: United Artists Films
U.S. Box Office: $60,743,291
Filming Locations: Berlin, Germany, North Africa
Produced in: United States

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The Unborn (2009)

Casey Beldon hated her mother for abandoning her as a child. But when inexplicable events begin to happen, Casey begins to understand why she left. Plagued by merciless dreams and a tortured ghost that haunts her waking hours, she must turn to the only person, Rabbi Sendak, who can make it stop.

With the help of Sendak, her best friend Romy and boyfriend Mark, Casey uncovers the source of a family curse dating back to Nazi Germany--a creature with the ability to inhabit anyone or anything that is getting stronger with each possession. With the curse unleashed, her only chance at survival is to shut a doorway from beyond our world that has been pried open by someone who was never born.

Untitled (Rogue Pictures/Platinum Dunes Thriller)
Production Status: Released
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror and Thriller
Running Time: 1 hr. 28 min.
Release Date: January 9th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and terror, disturbing images, thematic material and language including some sexual refernces.
Distributors: Rogue Pictures
Production Co.: Platinum Dunes, Phantom Four
Studios: Rogue Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $19,810,585

Starring: Gary Oldman, Odette Yustman, Cam Gigandet, Jane Alexander, Meagan Good
Produced by: Jessika Borsiczky Goyer, William Beasley, Michael Bay

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