Yes Man is an upcoming 2008 American comedy film directed by Peyton Reed and starring Jim Carrey. The film is based on the true story and 2005 biography 'Yes Man' by British humorist Danny Wallace. Production began in Los Angeles, CA in October 2007.
PLOT Jim Carey plays a guy named, Carl Allen who always says “No” to everything which consequently is taking his life nowhere. Then one day he decides to sign up for a self help program which teaches one simple principle,”Say yes to everything”. Initially he finds that this new technique takes his life in new, exciting directions like getting him promoted at work and finding romance. Eventually,though he starts to realize the pitfalls that arise with saying “Yes” to everything.
Directed by : Peyton Reed Produced by : Jim Carrey David Heyman Richard D. Zanuck Written by : Screenplay: Nicholas Stoller Jarrad Paul Andrew Mogel Book: Danny Wallace Starring : Jim Carrey Terrence Stamp Zooey Deschanel Bradley Cooper Rhys Darby Danny Masterson Distributed by : Warner Bros. December 19, 2008 Official website :Yes Man
The Tale of Despereaux is an upcoming computer-animated film directed by Sam Fell and Rob Stevenhagen. The film is based on the 2003 fantasy book of the same name by Kate DiCamillo. The film is narrated by Sigourney Weaver and stars Matthew Broderick and Emma Watson. The film is slated for a December 19, 2008 release by Universal Studios.
PLOT Banished from his home for being more man than mouse, Despereaux (Broderick) is befriended by Princess Pea (Watson) who teaches him the value of reading books (instead of eating them) as well as a fellow outcast, Roscuro the Rat (Hoffman), who is interested in hearing the stories Despereaux has learned. When Roscuro is shunned by the princess, however, he plots her kidnapping, putting Desperaux's human-sized bravery to the test.
Directed by : Sam Fell Robert Stevenhagen Produced by : Gary Ross Allison Thomas Written by : Kate DiCamillo (novel) Will McRobb Gary Ross Chris Viscardi Starring : Matthew Broderick Emma Watson Dustin Hoffman Robbie Coltrane Christopher Lloyd Kevin Kline Tracey Ullman Distributed by : Universal Pictures December 19, 2008 Official website :The Tale of Despereaux
Seven Pounds is an upcoming drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino. Will Smith stars as a man who will change the lives of seven strangers. The film is scheduled to be released on December 19, 2008.
PLOT Ben (Will Smith) is an IRS agent who is depressed and guilt-ridden about mistakes from his past. He sets out to make amends by helping seven strangers. When he meets Emily (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful woman with a heart condition, he falls in love with her, thereby complicating his plans. Woody Harrelson also appears as a blind pianist who befriends Ben.
Directed by : Gabriele Muccino Produced by : Todd Black Jason Blumenthal James Lassiter Will Smith Steve Tisch Written by : Grant Nieporte Starring : Will Smith Rosario Dawson Woody Harrelson Michael Ealy Barry Pepper Distributed by : Columbia Pictures December 19, 2008 Official website :Seven Pounds
Delgo is a computer-animated fantasy film slated for a December 2008 debut by Freestyle Releasing. The project, from Atlanta, Georgia's Fathom Studios, began in 1998 and lasted up to ten years.
PLOT The land of Jhamora is torn apart by the mutual prejudice of two peoples -- the winged Nohrin, masters of the skies, and the terrestrial Lockni, who harness the mystical powers of the land. When Delgo (Freddie Prinze, Jr.), a reckless Lockni teenager, forms an outlawed friendship with the spunky Nohrin Princess Kyla (Jennifer Love Hewitt), hostilities between the two peoples escalate, setting the stage for an exiled Empress (Anne Bancroft) to exact her revenge and reclaim her rule. With the help of a devious traitor to the throne (Malcolm McDowell) and two bumbling servants (Eric Idle), Empress Sedessa kidnaps Princess Kyla and frames Delgo for the crime, igniting a war between the nations.
Desperate to clear his name and rescue his love, Delgo and his faint-hearted best friend, Filo (Chris Kattan), must put aside their differences to join forces with Bogardus (Val Kilmer), a hard-boiled Nohrin General with a penchant for gambling. Together, they escape from jail and fly wild beasts to the mysterious land of Perran, where they encounter bizarre creatures and discover more than just a kidnapped Princess.
While Sedessa prepares for her invasion of Jhamora, the Nohrin King (Louis Gossett, Jr.) and the leader of the Lockni Stonesage Council (Michael Clarke Duncan) lead their armies into battle and our heroes' return to Jhamora is a race against time.
Combining a magical world, heart-pounding action, and forbidden romance, Delgo is the story of an unlikely hero who must prove his innocence, rescue a princess, reveal a traitor, end a war, and unite the peoples of Jhamora.
Directed by : Marc F. Adler Jason Maurer Produced by : Marc F. Adler Written by : Marc F. Adler Scott Biear Patrick J. Cowan Carl Dream Jennifer A. Jones Starring : Freddie Prinze, Jr. Jennifer Love Hewitt Anne Bancroft Chris Kattan Val Kilmer Malcolm McDowell Louis Gossett, Jr. Michael Clarke Duncan Eric Idle Kelly Ripa Burt Reynolds Distributed by : Freestyle Releasing December 12, 2008 Official website :Delgo
The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 2008 science fiction film, a remake of the 1951 film of the same name. Directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, the film updates Cold War themes like nuclear warfare to more contemporary ones, such as "humans vs. nature" and humanity's generally violent nature towards itself. It will be released in conventional theaters and IMAX screens on December 12, 2008.
Directed by : Scott Derrickson Produced by : Paul Harris Boardman Gregory Goodman Erwin Stoff Written by : David Scarpa Ryne Douglas Pearson Starring : Keanu Reeves Jennifer Connelly Distributed by : 20th Century Fox December 12, 2008 Official website :The Day the Earth Stood Still Poster :The Day the Earth Stood Still Poster
Nothing Like the Holidays is an upcoming family dramedy film directed by Alfredo De Villa, written by Rick Najera, Ted Perkins, and Alison Swan, and featuring an ensemble cast. It is set the be released on December 12, 2008.
PLOT Three Puerto Rican siblings return to their parents' home for Christmas in Humboldt Park on Chicago's northwest side.
Directed by : Alfredo De Villa Produced by : Rick Najera Ted Perkins Alison Swan Written by : Nick Santora Lexi Alexander (uncredited) Matt Holloway Arthur Marcum Starring : John Leguizamo Debra Messing Freddy Rodriguez Alfred Molina Jay Hernandez Luis Guzman Melonie Diaz Vanessa Ferlito Distributed by : Overture Films Anchor Bay Entertainment (DVD) Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Canadian DVD) Alliance Films (Canadian Theatrical) December 12, 2008 Official website :Nothing Like The Holidays Poster :Nothing Like The Holidays Poster
Punisher: War Zone is an upcoming 2008 action/comic book film based on the fictional Marvel Comics vigilante and antihero the Punisher. The film is a reboot and not a sequel to 2004's The Punisher, British actor Ray Stevenson replaces Thomas Jane as Frank Castle / The Punisher. It will be released in North America by Lionsgate Entertainment and will be released in other parts of the world by Columbia Pictures.
PLOT Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante anti-hero Frank Castle (Ray Stevenson) sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw. With the "Punisher Task Force" hot on his trail and the FBI unable to take Jigsaw in, Frank must stand up to the formidable army that Jigsaw has recruited before more of his evil deeds go unpunished.
Directed by : Lexi Alexander Produced by : Avi Arad Gale Anne Hurd Written by : Nick Santora Lexi Alexander (uncredited) Matt Holloway Arthur Marcum Starring : Ray Stevenson Dominic West Julie Benz Wayne Knight Dash Mihok Colin Salmon Doug Hutchison T. J. Storm Mark Camacho Keram Malicki-Sánchez Distributed by : Lionsgate Entertainment December 5, 2008 Official website : Punisher: War Zone Poster :Punisher: War Zone Poster
Australia is an upcoming period epic film directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. The screenplay was written by Luhrmann and screenwriter Stuart Beattie, with Ronald Harwood also later credited. The story takes place during the bombing of Darwin in Australia during World War II. Production took place in Sydney, Darwin, Kununurra, and Bowen.
During World War II, Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) is an English aristocrat who is left in control of a cattle station in Australia. She is assisted by an Australian drover (Hugh Jackman), in whom she becomes romantically interested. He helps to drive the cattle across the property as they are under the threat of nearby Darwin being bombed.
Directed by : Baz Luhrmann Produced by : Baz Luhrmann Catherine Knapman G. Mac Brown Written by : Baz Luhrmann Ronald Harwood Stuart Beattie Richard Flanagan Starring : Nicole Kidman Hugh Jackman David Wenham Bryan Brown Distributed by : 20th Century Fox November 26, 2008 Official website : Australia Poster :Australia Poster
Four Christmases is an upcoming romantic comedy Christmas-themed film from Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema being released in November 26, 2008 starring Reese Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn, Sissy Spacek, Mary Steenburgen, Kristin Chenoweth, Jon Voight and Robert Duvall.
Plot The story of a young couple, each of whose parents divorce and then marry other people. This leaves the newlyweds with four parental households to visit over the course of Christmas Day.
Directed by : Seth Gordon Produced by : Gary Barber Roger Birnbaum Jonathan Glickman Vince Vaughn Reese Witherspoon Written by : Matt Allen Caleb Wilson Scott Moore Jon Lucas Starring : Reese Witherspoon Vince Vaughn Distributed by : Warner Bros. Pictures New Line Cinema November 26, 2008 Official website : Four Christmases Poster :Four Christmases Poster