'Ender's Game', 'Red 2' & Others Nab Release Dates

Finding out the theatrical release dates of new movies can be almost as exciting as the movies themselves, almost.  Yesterday, one of my favorite movie sites, not named Get the Big Picture.net, BoxOfficeMojo.com posted dates for some of Summit's upcoming movies, such as the film adaptation of Orson Scott Card's sci-fi tale Ender's Game, the sequel to Red and a movie reunion for Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson.

Here are three of the other films headed our way from Summit.

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Better-Late-Than-Never...A Trailer & Poster for New Spy Thriller 'The Debt'

Yesterday I wrote about Sam Worthington answering questions regarding the sequels for Avatar, while promoting his next movie The Debt.  It then occured to me that I knew nothing about The Debt and its prominent cast:  Helen Mirren, Jessica Chastain (Tree of Life), Tom Wilkinson and of course, Worthington.

The spy thriller begins in 1997, as two retired Mossad agents Rachel and Stefan (Mirren and Wilkinson) receive shocking news about their former partner (Ciaran Hinds).

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Movie Review - 'Arthur'

Arthur Starring Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, and Greta Gerwig Directed by Jason Winer Rated PG-13

Arthur, the remake of the 1981, Dudley Moore classic, stars Russell Brand, America’s new favorite saucy Brit, as the inebriated Peter Pan caught between a life of endless riches and the potential of true love. The film introduces us to our quick-witted, yet impetuous alcoholic of a hero, as he is presented with an ultimatum: either marry the socially respectable, yet morally despicable, Susan, (Jennifer Garner) or be cut off from his multi-million dollar family fortune. Despite his disgust for and sexual repulsion to Susan, Arthur is unable to imagine his life without an endless supply of booze, partying, and movie-car replicas. He complies, and surrenders to having a business partnership for a marriage. That is until he fatefully runs into the free spirited, illegal tour guide, Naomi (Greta Gerwig). Smitten beyond the usual one-night-stand Arthur has become so accustomed to, he must confront his behaviors, his choices, his live-in nanny (Helen Mirren), and most importantly, himself, to decide what greater power will control his destiny.

The film gets off to a slow, sloppy, and somewhat confusing start. The jokes don’t quite hit, and the initial development is halting and awkward. A new contribution to the Russell Brand fan club myself, I took a deep, inward sigh, and resigned myself to an hour and a half of disappointment. Thankfully, not fifteen to twenty minutes in, Arthur strapped on the power packs and took off!

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Studio Ready to Make 'Red' Sequel

Looks like Summit Entertainment will bring back the old folks from the hit action movie Red for another go-around.  According to HeyUGuys, the studio was so pleased with the box office success ($164 million) of the film and the subsequent Golden Globe nomination that they've already began to develop a follow-up.

No deals have been announced for stars Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich or Morgan Freeman to return yet.  There's also been no word on whether Robert Schwentke will be back to direct the sequel. 

Red was based on a popular comic by Warren Ellis, who will not be involved in the development of the next film. 

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Trailer for 'Brighton Rock' Remake Looks Inspired

 The original Brighton Rock, made in 1947 and  starring a young Richard Attenborough, is still considered one of the most successful British films noir to date.  If it's somehow not familiar to you, it may be because the U.S. version was called Young Scarface. Or because you're not into british films noir.  

I'm pretty sure that's not a real shooter, Sonny.

Either way, it's based on the book, also called "Brighton Rock," by novelist Graham Greene, and it's being remade by the production team that also did Atonement and Eastern Promises, so expect some lush visual landscapes.  It's also got a killer cast, featuring Helen Mirren, John Hurt, Andy Serkis, relative newcomer Andrea Riseborough, and Sam Riley, who's resemblance to Attenborough is almost scary.

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