Land Of The Lost (Director: Brad Silberling, ETA: 17th July)
What is it? Family fantasy in which Will Ferrell’s park ranger somehow falls into a prehistoric world with his children.
Why we’re excited: Because it’s time for Ferrell to break out of his slapstick comedy cycle, and there’s almost certainly no better way to do it than by fighting a dinosaur.
The Year One (Director: Harold Ramis, ETA: 24th July)
What is it? Biblical-era comedy with Jack Black and Michael Cera as travelling exiles.
Why we’re excited: Because as well as being everybody’s favourite Ghostbuster, Ramis is also a consistent and frequently superb comedy director. And because the potential for barbed bible gags recalls Life Of Brian. And because David Cross and Paul Rudd are listed in the credits as Caine and Abel.
Final Destination: Death Trip 3D (Director: David R Ellis, ETA: August)
What is it? Fourth instalment in the ‘cheating death only for death to collect in an entertaining way’ series.
Why we’re excited: Even though it’s basically a remake of the first (well, all) of the series with a race crash subbed in for a plane disaster, this time it’s in 3D, which will make the cheap shocks a) even cheaper, and b) HAPPEN RIGHT IN YOUR EYES.
Mardi Gras (Director: Phil Dornfield, ETA: August)
What is it? Debauched comedy about three frat buddies who head to New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
Why we’re excited: Because for every high-brow indie thinker and rigorous intellectual work, you’ve gotta have a stinking drunk laffer with some hot chicks. Right? And we're a bit bored of the Apatow thing.
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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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