The Wolf Man (Director: Joe Johnston, ETA: 6th Nov)
What is it? Victorian horror remake, starring Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins.
Why we’re excited: Because in his best roles – The Usual Suspects, Fear And Loathing – Del Toro is just a degree or two removed from being an inscrutable howling animal anyway. And because you can never have too much gothic London horror with fog and cool street lights.
The Lovely Bones (Director: Peter Jackson, ETA: December)
What is it? Murder mystery narrated by the victim - a young girl watching over her family from heaven.
Why we’re excited: The last time Jackson took on serious drama he made the modern classic Heavenly Creatures. Also, the film’s move from its original March slot to a December release means it’s being positioned for awards glory – someone, somewhere, thinks they have a winner.
Avatar (Director: James Cameron, ETA: 18th Dec)
What is it? A vast, ambitious interplanetary war saga, filmed in 3D.
Why we’re excited: It’s the first project to stir James Cameron from his slumber since Titanic, and sees him return not only to sci-fi but also to cutting edge special effects. If it’s half as good as T2, it’ll be the best film, like, EVER.
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Rulezdaworld0
Jan 1st 2009, 12:31
Hmmmm... I personally that Underworld 3 will be a big hit. And lets not forget winged creatures, perfect creature and skinwalkers. 2009 will be a year for horror fans to remember.
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bunnywhite
Jan 1st 2009, 20:49
I think New Moon will be a smash hit. I know several friends who are waiting for it!
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Supertramp
Jan 3rd 2009, 19:21
I am lookin forward to seeing The Expendables just for the expected old school action and the cool cast. Also what about 44 Inch Chest With Ray Winestone. Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylors film Game and maybe Funny People the Judd Apatow film. I am looking forward to Sam Mendes film with John Kraskinski i think its called This Looks Like The Place. Oh and Mattew Vaughns film Kick-a*s. Maybe also The Damned United with Michael Sheen and Woody Allens film with Larry David Whatever Works and the George Clooney film Men Who Stare At Goats, not fully sure if thats out in 09 altho. Sorry once i start i cant stop
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bionicruth
Feb 15th 2009, 18:35
Tr2n ... really?
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oONikkiOo
Mar 15th 2009, 20:48
Okay this is not what I'm most excited about by a long shot but New Moon is just going to rake in the money without question. I am a Twilight saga fan admittedly, but after the superstardom Twilight launched Rob pattinson into, combined with the surge of fans to Stephanie Myer books, its already destined to be a box office best. Terminator and Wolverine are going to be phenomonal, Transformers 2 stands a very good chance (though I agree with your CGI article that they transform too fast). I'm going to be honest, Final Destination has just been waiting for 3D tech, let the brains, blood and s**t hit the fan!
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Epicdonkey
Mar 15th 2009, 20:48
How do they plan on bringing all of these 3D cinematic experiences to the small screen, do you think? Have they thought that far ahead? Hmmm... Also, do you think they toyed with the idea of calling Tron 2 "2Ron", before they realised it invoked images of Barker and Corbett?
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rizla
Mar 18th 2009, 13:00
You are definitely missing Coraline! I can't wait to see it, not just because I'm a huge fan of stop-motion movies, but because of the story. Who wouldn't wanna see an alternate version of their lives in a parallel universe?
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GrandiaKnight
Apr 19th 2009, 17:56
I can't wait for Drag Me To Hell. Raimi going back to his horror roots. What's can be bad about that. Also The Transformers sequel is always worth a look. The new Sherlock Holmes is a film I am really looking forward to.
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thekillingjoke
May 23rd 2009, 23:38
Well... I guess you were wrong about Dragonball not being worse than Max Payne
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