Your Highness: Upcoming 10.1.2009

"Your Highness" is a fantasy comedy film that is set to be released in theaters on October 1, 2010. The movie stars James Franco, Danny McBride, Zooey Deschanel, and Natalie Portman. Danny McBride plays a lazy arrogant prince whose brother (Franco) must go on an epic quest to save their father's Kingdom. Zooey Deschanel plays James Franco's virginal bride, while Natalie Portman plays a warrior princess. Portman's character will be a love interest to the lazy prince (McBride). The film will also star"Iron Man 2" writer Justin Theroux, "Life" actor Damian Lewis, and veteran actor Charles Dance. Justin Theroux plays Lesser, an evil wizard who kidnaps Zooey Deschanel's character. The film was written by "Eastbound & Down" creators Danny McBride and Ben Best and directed by "Pineapple Express" director David Gordon Green. They filmed most of the movie in the country of Northern Ireland.

Hot Tub Time Machine: Upcoming 2.26.2010

"Hot Tub Time Machine" is a time travel comedy film directed by Steve Pink and stars John Cusack. Pink graduated high school with Cusack and fellow actor Jeremy Piven. This is Cusack's third collaboration with Pink, the pair previously co-wrote films "Grosse Pointe Blank" and "High Fidelity". Pink also directed the comedy "Accepted" in 2006. "Hot Tub Time Machine" is about four friends, who return to the ski resort where they used to party when they were younger and travel back to 1986 through their jacuzzi. The four friends are made up of John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Clark Duke, and Craig Robinson. Chevy Chase, Crispin Glover, Lizzy Caplan, Lyndsy Fonseca and Kate Walsh co-star in the movie as well. The film was written by Josh Heald, "Yes Man" writers Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul. Jarrad Paul is probably best known for playing Darin, Cosmo Kramer's NYU intern on the hit television series "Seinfeld". "Hot Tub Time Machine" is out in theaters on February 26, 2010. View Trailer Here

The Informant!: Upcoming 9.18.2009

"The Informant!" is an upcoming comedy film based on the 2000 non-fiction book by Kurt Eichenwald. "The Informant!" follows Archer Daniels Midland executive Mark Whitarce, who in the early 1990s blew the whistle on the company's price-fixing tactics. In 1992 Whitarce confessed to the FBI that he and other executives had routinely met with competitors to fix the price of lysine, a food additive. Whitarce secretly gathered hundreds of hours of video and audio over the next 3 years. He also assisted in getting evidence by taping the cartel's illegal activity in business meetings at various locations around the world such as Tokyo, Paris, Mexico City, and Hong Kong. During Whitarce's undercover work he displayed bizarre behavior that includes recklessness and stupidity. Matt Damon gained 30 pounds to portray the bipolar whistleblower, Scott Bakula and Joel McHale co-star as FBI agents. The film was written by "Bourne Ultimatum" co-writer Scott Z. Burns and directed by Academy Award winner Steven Soderbergh. Soderbergh previously directed Damon in "Ocean's Eleven", "Twelve", and "Thirteen". The movie will be released in theaters on September 18, 2009. View Trailer Here

Leaves of Grass: Upcoming 12.25.2009

"Leaves of Grass" is a film written and directed by actor Tim Blake Nelson and stars Edward Norton. Nelson is best known for co-starring in films such as "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", "Holes", and "The Incredible Hulk". He is also known for directing the film "O", a modern day adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Othello" in 2001. In "Leaves of Grass", the film follows an Ivy League philosophy professor, who is lured back to his home town by his twin brother for a doomed scheme against a local drug lord. Edward Norton will play both the professor and his marijuana-growing criminal brother, while acclaimed actor Richard Dreyfuss plays the drug lord. Other cast members include Susan Sarandon as the twins' eccentric mother, Keri Russell as a love interest, and Tim Blake Nelson will play one of the brothers' friend. Musician Steve Earle will also make an appearance in the film. "Leaves of Grass" will be out in theaters on Christmas Day 2009.

Zombieland: Upcoming 10.9.2009

"Zombieland" is an upcoming zombie comedy that is due out in theaters on October 9, 2009. After a zombie plague hits, a lone band of survivors try to kill off the living dead one by one. The film stars Woody Harrelson as Tallahassee, the gunslinging leader of the survivors. Other cast members include Adventureland's Jesse Eisenberg, Superbad's Emma Stone, and Little Miss Sunshine's Abigail Breslin. Bill Murray will make a cameo appearance as one of the infected zombie. The movie was directed by practically unknown Ruben Fleischer, and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. The writing duo are also currently signed on to write "Venom", a spin-off film for the Spider-Man villian. It is still uncertain if Topher Grace will reprise his role. View Trailer Here

Bond 23: Upcoming 2011

The 23rd Bond film is currently in pre-production and is set to be released sometime in 2011. The movie will be written by "Casino Royale" and "Quantum of Solace" writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade as well as two-time Academy Award nominee Peter Morgan. Morgan previously wrote films "The Last King of Scotland", "The Queen", and "Frost/Nixon". The director of "Quantum of Solace", Marc Forster will not return to direct, that job is currently open. This will be Daniel Craig's third time as Bond and he is also signed on for a fourth. Judy Dench and Jeffrey Wright are both currently not signed on to play M and Felix Leiter respectively. Producer Barbara Broccoli has expressed interest in filming in New York City. Michael Sheen is rumored to play Ernst Stavro Blofeld, head of the SPECTRE criminal organization. This would mark his first appearance since 1981's "For Your Eyes Only".

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus: Upcoming 12.25.2009

"The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" the last film starring Heath Ledger has recently released its first trailer. The film was co-written and directed by Monty Python alum Terry Gilliam. The film follows Doctor Parnassus who made a deal with the devil for a magical mirror and immortality. After a 1,000 years while Parnassus is running a traveling theatre troupe, the devil returns to collect on the arrangement, the doctor's 16-year old daughter. The troupe is then joined by a mysterious outsider named Tony who travels through parallel worlds to rescue her. The cast includes Christopher Plummer as Doctor Parnassus, musician Tom Waits as the Devil, and Lily Cole playing Parnassus' daughter. The film hit a major snag in production when Ledger passed away one-third through filming, Gilliam's first thought was that the film was over. But determined to salvage the film, Gilliam came up with an interesting idea, every time Tony travels through a different magical realm he will transform his physical appearance. Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law will all play a different version of Tony. The 3 actors also opted to redirect their wages to Matilda Ledger, Heath's daughter. In tribute to Ledger the film won't just be dedicated to him but the opening credits will be altered. Instead of "A Terry Gilliam film" it will read "A film from Heath Ledger and friends". The movie will be released on October 16, 2009 in the UK and December 25, 2009 in the United States. View Trailer Here