2012 Movie Preview

“Django Unchained”

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christoph Waltz

Eager to tackle every genre he can get his hands on, famed movie-maker Quentin Tarantino prepares an original tale set in the Deep South of America. Fans of his 2009 film “Inglourious Basterds” will be excited to see another brightly diverse cast join Tarantino for a story unlike any ever filmed. A freed slave named Django sets out to gain revenge on his former master and rich plantation owner, Calvin Candie, who still holds his wife as a slave.

Release Date: Dec. 25

“The Amazing Spider-Man”

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Rhys Ifans

Director Marc Webb looks to spin a tale of a younger Peter Parker dealing with his Spider-Man powers while also trying to be a normal teenager in high school. Expect plenty of teenage drama and tons of web-slinging action in this Marvel Entertainment flick. Fans everywhere are interested to see how this film will differ from the earlier “Spiderman” series of films that have been released over the past decade.

Release Date: July 3

“The Hunger Games”

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth

Based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins, this science fiction flick directed by Gary Ross tells the story of a young girl who enters a deadly competition known as the Hunger Games. The last survivor of the games is awarded enough food and gifts for a lifetime, but for a violent price. Expect plenty of drama, action and suspense in this one. Also keep an ear open for the film’s star-studded soundtrack.

Release Date: March 23

“The Dark Knight Rises”

Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman

Christopher Nolan sits in the director’s chair once again to film the sequel to his 2008 summer blockbuster hit “The Dark Knight.” Fans everywhere are eager to see what Nolan and company have in store for this final installment of Warner Bros. highly successful Batman trilogy. Prepare for action, twists and chaos as the villainous terrorist Bane (Tom Hardy) threatens Batman along with the very foundation of Gotham City.

Release Date: July 20

“Brave”

Starring: Kelly Macdonald, Julie Waters and Billy Connolly

Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures come together to release their thirteenth feature length film this summer. The story takes place in Scotland where a feisty and adventurous redhead princess named Merida accidentally unleashes a curse upon her kingdom. Merida must learn the true meaning of bravery as she fights to fix the chaos that has been set free. Pixar’s reputation for creating films beloved by both children and adults makes this one not to be missed.

Release Date: July 22

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