Ennio Morricone will compose the score to Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film "Hateful Eight."
Morricone rose to prominence as a composer for classic Western films including "Once Upon a Time in the West" and "The Great Silence." He has also composed the scores to iconic films such as "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" and "Bugsy."
The news was announced at the film's panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday. It will be Morricone's first score for a Western film in 40 years.
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Summer Movie Preview 2015
"Avengers: Age of Ultron" (May 1)(01 of31)
Writen and directed by Joss Whedon
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Idris Elba and Samuel L. Jackson
What to expect: The first blockbuster out of the gate could bulldoze the entire summer lineup. The original "Avengers," released in 2012, raked in $1.5 billion worldwide and became the third highest-grossing movie of all time. Its follow-up looks much grimmer, but the ever-expanding cast -- which this time includes James Spader as Ultron, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver and Andy Serkis as Ulysses Klaue -- won't leave Marvel's merry brand of superheroes hunting for loose change. [Trailer] (credit:Marvel)
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Idris Elba and Samuel L. Jackson
What to expect: The first blockbuster out of the gate could bulldoze the entire summer lineup. The original "Avengers," released in 2012, raked in $1.5 billion worldwide and became the third highest-grossing movie of all time. Its follow-up looks much grimmer, but the ever-expanding cast -- which this time includes James Spader as Ultron, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver and Andy Serkis as Ulysses Klaue -- won't leave Marvel's merry brand of superheroes hunting for loose change. [Trailer] (credit:Marvel)
"Hot Pursuit" (May 8)(02 of31)
Directed by Anne Fletcher • Written by David Feeney and John Quaintance
Starring Reese Witherspoon, Sofia Vergara, Robert Kazinsky and John Carroll Lynch
What to expect: The trailer didn't overwhelm us, but we'll buy tickets for anything that signals Reese Witherspoon's return to comedy. She plays a bumbling police officer who's called upon to protect the wife of a drug dealer (Sofia Vergara). [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
Starring Reese Witherspoon, Sofia Vergara, Robert Kazinsky and John Carroll Lynch
What to expect: The trailer didn't overwhelm us, but we'll buy tickets for anything that signals Reese Witherspoon's return to comedy. She plays a bumbling police officer who's called upon to protect the wife of a drug dealer (Sofia Vergara). [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
"Mad Max: Fury Road" (May 15)(03 of31)
Directed by George Miller • Written by George Miller, Brendan McCarthy and Nico Lathouris
Starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Riley Keough and Zoë Kravitz
What to expect: C'mon, have you seen the trailer? It is a smoking hot post-apocalyptic thrill ride with enough adrenaline to fuel a small nation. Directed by the same guy who made the 1979 original starring Mel Gibson, "Mad Max" looks like the summer's most promising reboot. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
Starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Riley Keough and Zoë Kravitz
What to expect: C'mon, have you seen the trailer? It is a smoking hot post-apocalyptic thrill ride with enough adrenaline to fuel a small nation. Directed by the same guy who made the 1979 original starring Mel Gibson, "Mad Max" looks like the summer's most promising reboot. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
"Pitch Perfect 2" (May 15)(04 of31)
Directed by Elizabeth Banks • Written by Kay Cannon
Starring Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Ester Dean, Anna Camp and Hailee Steinfeld
What to expect: The Barden Bellas are taking their act global, competing in a worldwide competition that no American group has ever won. If the trailers are reliable, prepare to hear "Before He Cheats," "Bootylicious," "Wrecking Ball" and “Run the World (Girls)" Don't miss it: "Pitch Perfect 3" is already warming up. [Trailer] (credit:Universal)
Starring Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Ester Dean, Anna Camp and Hailee Steinfeld
What to expect: The Barden Bellas are taking their act global, competing in a worldwide competition that no American group has ever won. If the trailers are reliable, prepare to hear "Before He Cheats," "Bootylicious," "Wrecking Ball" and “Run the World (Girls)" Don't miss it: "Pitch Perfect 3" is already warming up. [Trailer] (credit:Universal)
"Poltergeist" (May 22)(05 of31)
Directed by Gil Kenan • Written by David Lindsay-Abaire
Starring Sam Rockwell, Jared Harris, Rosemarie DeWitt, Saxon Sharbino and Kyle Catlett
What to expect: Jared Harris is no Zelda Rubinstein, but we're intrigued by this cast nonetheless -- not to mention screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire, who won the Pulitzer for "Rabbit Hole." The trouble will come in offering a fresh take on the 1982 original, which helped to set the template for haunted-house thrillers. [Trailer] (credit:20th Century Fox)
Starring Sam Rockwell, Jared Harris, Rosemarie DeWitt, Saxon Sharbino and Kyle Catlett
What to expect: Jared Harris is no Zelda Rubinstein, but we're intrigued by this cast nonetheless -- not to mention screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire, who won the Pulitzer for "Rabbit Hole." The trouble will come in offering a fresh take on the 1982 original, which helped to set the template for haunted-house thrillers. [Trailer] (credit:20th Century Fox)
"Tomorrowland" (May 22)(06 of31)
Directed by Brad Bird • Written by Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird
Starring Britt Robertson, George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Kathryn Hahn, Tim McGraw, Keegan-Michael Key and Judy Greer
What to expect: Inspired by the Disney theme parks' futuristic vision of the same name, "Tomorrowland" casts George Clooney as an inventor who teams up with a curious teenager (Britt Robertson) to explore a mysterious place that transcends space and time. Disney has been teasing this movie since 2011, and it wasn't until last month's trailer teased something about parallel realities and fixing the future (nice to see you again, "Interstellar") that we got legitimate clues regarding the strange world(s) this movie inhabits. [Trailer] (credit:Disney)
Starring Britt Robertson, George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Kathryn Hahn, Tim McGraw, Keegan-Michael Key and Judy Greer
What to expect: Inspired by the Disney theme parks' futuristic vision of the same name, "Tomorrowland" casts George Clooney as an inventor who teams up with a curious teenager (Britt Robertson) to explore a mysterious place that transcends space and time. Disney has been teasing this movie since 2011, and it wasn't until last month's trailer teased something about parallel realities and fixing the future (nice to see you again, "Interstellar") that we got legitimate clues regarding the strange world(s) this movie inhabits. [Trailer] (credit:Disney)
"San Andreas" (May 29)(07 of31)
Directed by Brad Peyton • Written by Allan Loeb, Carlton Cuse, Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, Jeremy Passmore and Andre Fabrizio
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Alexandra Daddario, Paul Giamatt, Kylie Minogue, Carla Gugino and Colton Haynes
What to expect: Can Dwayne Johnson topline an action blockbuster as lucratively as he has the "Fast & Furious" sequels and brand-name fare like "Hercules" and "G.I. Joe:Retaliation"? He's pretty much selling this movie solo style, unless people are naturally inclined to see a $100 million disaster flick about a California earthquake. What's that you say? "The Day After Tomorrow" grossed $544 million? Oh, okay. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Alexandra Daddario, Paul Giamatt, Kylie Minogue, Carla Gugino and Colton Haynes
What to expect: Can Dwayne Johnson topline an action blockbuster as lucratively as he has the "Fast & Furious" sequels and brand-name fare like "Hercules" and "G.I. Joe:Retaliation"? He's pretty much selling this movie solo style, unless people are naturally inclined to see a $100 million disaster flick about a California earthquake. What's that you say? "The Day After Tomorrow" grossed $544 million? Oh, okay. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
"Aloha" (May 29)(08 of31)
Written and directed by Cameron Crowe
Starring Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, Alec Baldwin, Bill Murray and John Krasinski
What to expect: Aloha, Cameron Crowe! The "Jerry Maguire" and "Almost Famous" director's Hawaii-set romantic dramedy has been in the offing since 2008, when Ben Stiller and Reese Witherspoon were cast and the movie was going to be called "Deep Tiki." Seven years later, "Aloha" probably won't provide the box office's sunniest receipts, but with a cast this great, don't discount it as a potential sleeper hit -- that is, if Amy Pascal's hacked condemnation doesn't bode poorly for its performance. [Trailer] (credit:Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Starring Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, Alec Baldwin, Bill Murray and John Krasinski
What to expect: Aloha, Cameron Crowe! The "Jerry Maguire" and "Almost Famous" director's Hawaii-set romantic dramedy has been in the offing since 2008, when Ben Stiller and Reese Witherspoon were cast and the movie was going to be called "Deep Tiki." Seven years later, "Aloha" probably won't provide the box office's sunniest receipts, but with a cast this great, don't discount it as a potential sleeper hit -- that is, if Amy Pascal's hacked condemnation doesn't bode poorly for its performance. [Trailer] (credit:Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
"Entourage" (June 3)(09 of31)
Written and directed by Doug Ellin
Starring Jeremy Piven, Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara and a trillion other people
What to expect: You know the drill. The on-again, off-again big-screen update of the HBO comedy is finally here. The movie is expected to pick up six months after the events of 2011's series finale, with Ari footing the bill for Vince's costly directorial debut. The guys filmed footage at January's Golden Globes, so we'll see what all of that was about soon enough. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
Starring Jeremy Piven, Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara and a trillion other people
What to expect: You know the drill. The on-again, off-again big-screen update of the HBO comedy is finally here. The movie is expected to pick up six months after the events of 2011's series finale, with Ari footing the bill for Vince's costly directorial debut. The guys filmed footage at January's Golden Globes, so we'll see what all of that was about soon enough. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
"Spy" (June 5)(10 of31)
Written and directed by Paul Feig
Starring Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jason Statham, Miranda Hart, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney, Jude Law and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
What to expect: The action comedy is Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig's third movie together following "Bridesmaids" and "The Heat." Early reviews out of South by Southwest were largely glowing, praising the dynamic between McCarthy and the ever-funny Rose Byrne. [Trailer] (credit:20th Century Fox)
Starring Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jason Statham, Miranda Hart, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney, Jude Law and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
What to expect: The action comedy is Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig's third movie together following "Bridesmaids" and "The Heat." Early reviews out of South by Southwest were largely glowing, praising the dynamic between McCarthy and the ever-funny Rose Byrne. [Trailer] (credit:20th Century Fox)
"Insidious: Chapter 3" (June 5)(11 of31)
Written and directed by Leigh Whannell
Starring Dermot Mulroney, Stefanie Scott, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell and Lin Shaye
What to expect: This is the first "Insidious" entry not directed by James Wan. Also out of commission are Patrick Wilson and Rose Bryne, which makes sense because we're now in prequel territory. You will, however, see medium Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) alive again after appearing as a ghost in "Insidious: Chapter 2." In this one, a teenage girl faces paranormal hauntings. [Trailer] (credit:Focus Features)
Starring Dermot Mulroney, Stefanie Scott, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell and Lin Shaye
What to expect: This is the first "Insidious" entry not directed by James Wan. Also out of commission are Patrick Wilson and Rose Bryne, which makes sense because we're now in prequel territory. You will, however, see medium Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) alive again after appearing as a ghost in "Insidious: Chapter 2." In this one, a teenage girl faces paranormal hauntings. [Trailer] (credit:Focus Features)
"Jurassic World" (June 12)(12 of31)
Directed by Colin Trevorrow • Written by Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly
Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Omar Sy, Jake Johnson and B. D. Wong
What to expect: After 14 years of endless development rumors, a new "Jurassic Park" is finally upon us -- and it stars Mr. Movie Star 2015 himself, Chris Pratt. We'll see what "Safety Not Guaranteed" director Colin Trevorrow -- the latest in a long line of indie auteurs who've transitioned to big-budget spectacles -- can cook up in Steven Spielberg's prehistoric lab. [Trailer] (credit:Universal)
Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Omar Sy, Jake Johnson and B. D. Wong
What to expect: After 14 years of endless development rumors, a new "Jurassic Park" is finally upon us -- and it stars Mr. Movie Star 2015 himself, Chris Pratt. We'll see what "Safety Not Guaranteed" director Colin Trevorrow -- the latest in a long line of indie auteurs who've transitioned to big-budget spectacles -- can cook up in Steven Spielberg's prehistoric lab. [Trailer] (credit:Universal)
"Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" (June 12)(13 of31)
Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon • Written by Jesse Andrews
Starring Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke, Jon Bernthal, Nick Offerman, Molly Shannon and Connie Britton
What to expect: Praised at Sundance as this summer's "The Fault in Our Stars," the twee "Me and Early and the Dying Girl" notched one of the festival's most lucrative distribution deals and won the grand jury prize. Based on Jesse Andrews' 2012 young-adult novel, this may just be the movie to rescue you from the summer's high-octane lineup. [Trailer] (credit:Fox Searchlight)
Starring Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke, Jon Bernthal, Nick Offerman, Molly Shannon and Connie Britton
What to expect: Praised at Sundance as this summer's "The Fault in Our Stars," the twee "Me and Early and the Dying Girl" notched one of the festival's most lucrative distribution deals and won the grand jury prize. Based on Jesse Andrews' 2012 young-adult novel, this may just be the movie to rescue you from the summer's high-octane lineup. [Trailer] (credit:Fox Searchlight)
"Inside Out" (June 19)(14 of31)
Directed by Pete Docter • Written by Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley
Starring Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Bill Hader. Mindy Kaling. Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan and John Ratzenberger
What to expect: The season's most charming film, of course. Pixar's first new movie in two years will take us inside the mind of a teenage girl as she battles with the emotions that populate her head, each of whom is a distinct character (Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust). Get ready: "Inside Out" will probably one of summer's highest-grossing releases. [Trailer] (credit:Pixar)
Starring Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Bill Hader. Mindy Kaling. Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan and John Ratzenberger
What to expect: The season's most charming film, of course. Pixar's first new movie in two years will take us inside the mind of a teenage girl as she battles with the emotions that populate her head, each of whom is a distinct character (Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust). Get ready: "Inside Out" will probably one of summer's highest-grossing releases. [Trailer] (credit:Pixar)
"Ted 2" (June 26)(15 of31)
Directed by Seth MacFarlane • Written by Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild
Starring Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman and Jessica Barth
What to expect: Seth MacFarlane was dreaming up a "Ted" sequel before his dreadful hosting stint at the 2013 Oscars could convince anyone to turn their backs. So here we are. [Trailer] (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Starring Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman and Jessica Barth
What to expect: Seth MacFarlane was dreaming up a "Ted" sequel before his dreadful hosting stint at the 2013 Oscars could convince anyone to turn their backs. So here we are. [Trailer] (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
"Terminator Genisys" (July 1)(16 of31)
Directed by Alan Taylor • Written by Laeta Kalogridis and Patrick Lussier
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Matt Smith and J. K. Simmons
What to expect: Arnold is back, this time with a new John Connor (Jason Clarke), Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney). The war against the machines rages on in the franchise's time-travelling fifth installment, which has yet to explain why it thinks "Genisys" is a word. [Trailer] (credit:Paramount)
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Matt Smith and J. K. Simmons
What to expect: Arnold is back, this time with a new John Connor (Jason Clarke), Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney). The war against the machines rages on in the franchise's time-travelling fifth installment, which has yet to explain why it thinks "Genisys" is a word. [Trailer] (credit:Paramount)
"Magic Mike XXL" (July 1)(17 of31)
Directed by Gregory Jacobs • Written by Reid Carolin and Channing Tatum
Starring Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Adam Rodriguez, Gabriel Iglesias, Andie Macdowell, Amber Heard, Jada Pinkett Smith and Elizabeth Banks
What to expect: Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey and Steven Soderbergh have bid Xquisite adieu, but we have faith that "XXL" will indeed be a super-sized sequel. This one finds the boys traveling to a stripping convention in South Carolina. Along the way, raise a glass to Channing Tatum, Screenwriter. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
Starring Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Adam Rodriguez, Gabriel Iglesias, Andie Macdowell, Amber Heard, Jada Pinkett Smith and Elizabeth Banks
What to expect: Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey and Steven Soderbergh have bid Xquisite adieu, but we have faith that "XXL" will indeed be a super-sized sequel. This one finds the boys traveling to a stripping convention in South Carolina. Along the way, raise a glass to Channing Tatum, Screenwriter. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
"Minions" (July 10)(18 of31)
Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda • Written by Brian Lynch
Starring Pierre Coffin, Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney and Steve Coogan
What to expect: MONEY. Monumental foreign grosses left "Despicable Me 2" just shy of $1 billion. Expect the franchise's third outing -- technically a spin-off -- to be one of summer's most profitable titles, even without Steve Carell's Felonious Gru on hand. [Trailer] (credit:Universal)
Starring Pierre Coffin, Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney and Steve Coogan
What to expect: MONEY. Monumental foreign grosses left "Despicable Me 2" just shy of $1 billion. Expect the franchise's third outing -- technically a spin-off -- to be one of summer's most profitable titles, even without Steve Carell's Felonious Gru on hand. [Trailer] (credit:Universal)
"Ant-Man" (July 17)(19 of31)
Directed by Peyton Reed • Written by Adam McKay and Paul Rudd
Starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Judy Greer and Michael Douglas
What to expect: "Ant-Man" is Marvel's second title of the summer, and all eyes will be looking to glean whether its box-office haul lives up to the studio's precedent. After the movie gestated for 13 years, director Edgar Wright dropped out due to reported battles with Marvel president Kevin Feige. But who are we kidding? This is Paul Rudd in a comic-book movie. It's safe to assume people will buy tickets. [Trailer] (credit:Marvel)
Starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Judy Greer and Michael Douglas
What to expect: "Ant-Man" is Marvel's second title of the summer, and all eyes will be looking to glean whether its box-office haul lives up to the studio's precedent. After the movie gestated for 13 years, director Edgar Wright dropped out due to reported battles with Marvel president Kevin Feige. But who are we kidding? This is Paul Rudd in a comic-book movie. It's safe to assume people will buy tickets. [Trailer] (credit:Marvel)
"Trainwreck" (July 17)(20 of31)
Directed by Judd Apatow • Written by Amy Schumer
Starring Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Tilda Swinton, LeBron James, Vanessa Bayer, Brie Larson and Colin Quinn
What to expect: Amy Schumer is making her big-screen debut in this comedy about a commitment-phobic magazine writer who may have to rethink her approach to dating after she meets a winning gent (Bill Hader). "Trainwreck" was a hit at its South by Southwest premiere, giving us summer's best hope for a traditional rom-com. Oh, and say hello to LeBron James, Movie Star. [Trailer] (credit:Michael Buckner via Getty Images)
Starring Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Tilda Swinton, LeBron James, Vanessa Bayer, Brie Larson and Colin Quinn
What to expect: Amy Schumer is making her big-screen debut in this comedy about a commitment-phobic magazine writer who may have to rethink her approach to dating after she meets a winning gent (Bill Hader). "Trainwreck" was a hit at its South by Southwest premiere, giving us summer's best hope for a traditional rom-com. Oh, and say hello to LeBron James, Movie Star. [Trailer] (credit:Michael Buckner via Getty Images)
"Pan" (July 24)(21 of31)
UPDATE, April 20: Never mind, Warner Bros. has delayed this movie until Oct. 9 to avoid competing with the others on this list.
Directed by Joe Wright • Written by Jason Fuchs
Starring Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Amanda Seyfried and Cara Delevingne
What to expect: Joe Wright is known for sweeping period pieces like "Pride & Prejudice" and "Atonement," and it doesn't appear that he's abandoned those sensibilities for this live-action "Peter Pan" update. It offers origin stories for the titular boy and Captain Hook, played in his younger days by Garrett Hedlund. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
Directed by Joe Wright • Written by Jason Fuchs
Starring Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Amanda Seyfried and Cara Delevingne
What to expect: Joe Wright is known for sweeping period pieces like "Pride & Prejudice" and "Atonement," and it doesn't appear that he's abandoned those sensibilities for this live-action "Peter Pan" update. It offers origin stories for the titular boy and Captain Hook, played in his younger days by Garrett Hedlund. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
"Paper Towns" (July 24)(22 of31)
Directed by Jake Schreier • Written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber
Starring Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Justice Smith and Austin Abrams
What to expect: We already christened "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" the next "Fault in Our Stars," so let's call "Paper Towns" the next "Godfather" -- if Nat Wolff is to be believed. Teens (and adults alike) will line up once again at the John Green Tabernacle, this time with fewer tear-drenched reactions. [Trailer] (credit:20th Century Fox)
Starring Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Justice Smith and Austin Abrams
What to expect: We already christened "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" the next "Fault in Our Stars," so let's call "Paper Towns" the next "Godfather" -- if Nat Wolff is to be believed. Teens (and adults alike) will line up once again at the John Green Tabernacle, this time with fewer tear-drenched reactions. [Trailer] (credit:20th Century Fox)
"Pixels" (July 24)(23 of31)
Directed by Chris Columbus • Written by Tim Herlihy and Timothy Dowling
Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad and Jane Krakowski
What to expect: We're dubious of anything that asks Adam Sandler and Kevin James to share screentime, but the premise of "Pixels" -- in which Pac-Man and other arcade characters rampage Earth -- sounds too fun to pass up. Plus, it has Peter Dinklage with a mullet and a laser canon. [Trailer] (credit:Columbia)
Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad and Jane Krakowski
What to expect: We're dubious of anything that asks Adam Sandler and Kevin James to share screentime, but the premise of "Pixels" -- in which Pac-Man and other arcade characters rampage Earth -- sounds too fun to pass up. Plus, it has Peter Dinklage with a mullet and a laser canon. [Trailer] (credit:Columbia)
"Southpaw" (July 24)(24 of31)
Directed by Antoine Fuqua • Written by Kurt Sutter and Richard Wenk
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Forest Whitaker, Rachel McAdams, Naomie Harris, Victor Ortiz and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
What to expect: After the triple threat of "Prisoners," "Enemy" and "Nightcrawler," we will follow Jake Gyllenhaal into the day after tomorrow (and every day after that). In "Southpaw," he plays a onetime, wildly jacked boxer attempting to stage a career comeback. [Trailer] (credit:The Weinstein Company)
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Forest Whitaker, Rachel McAdams, Naomie Harris, Victor Ortiz and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
What to expect: After the triple threat of "Prisoners," "Enemy" and "Nightcrawler," we will follow Jake Gyllenhaal into the day after tomorrow (and every day after that). In "Southpaw," he plays a onetime, wildly jacked boxer attempting to stage a career comeback. [Trailer] (credit:The Weinstein Company)
"Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" (July 31)(25 of31)
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie • Written by Drew Pearce and Will Staples
Starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames and Alec Baldwin
What to expect: If all you operating thetans out there can still stomach Tom Cruise movies, here's Ethan Hunt assembling his crew to take down an enigmatic group of assassins known as the Syndicate. [Trailer] (credit:Paramount)
Starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames and Alec Baldwin
What to expect: If all you operating thetans out there can still stomach Tom Cruise movies, here's Ethan Hunt assembling his crew to take down an enigmatic group of assassins known as the Syndicate. [Trailer] (credit:Paramount)
"Vacation" (July 31)(26 of31)
Written and directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein
Starring Starring Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann, Chris Hemsworth and Charlie Day
What to expect: Rusty Griswold is all grown up, but he's staying true to good ol' dad by road-tripping across the country to Walley World, which is about to close its doors forever. Whether the "National Lampoon's Vacation" franchise still has juice in it will soon be seen, but fear not: The elder Griswolds (Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo) do make a cameo. (credit:Warner Bros.)
Starring Starring Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann, Chris Hemsworth and Charlie Day
What to expect: Rusty Griswold is all grown up, but he's staying true to good ol' dad by road-tripping across the country to Walley World, which is about to close its doors forever. Whether the "National Lampoon's Vacation" franchise still has juice in it will soon be seen, but fear not: The elder Griswolds (Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo) do make a cameo. (credit:Warner Bros.)
"Fantastic Four" (Aug. 7)(27 of31)
Directed by Josh Trank • Written by Simon Kinberg and Jeremy Slater
Starring Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Reg E. Cathey and Tim Blake Nelson
What to expect: Milers Teller has teased a "more mature approach" to this particular "Fantastic Four" reboot, which offers origin stories for Reed Richards (Miles Teller), Johnny Storm (Michael B. Jordan), Ben Grimm (Jamie Bell) and Sue Storm (Kate Mara). [Trailer] (credit:20th Century Fox)
Starring Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Reg E. Cathey and Tim Blake Nelson
What to expect: Milers Teller has teased a "more mature approach" to this particular "Fantastic Four" reboot, which offers origin stories for Reed Richards (Miles Teller), Johnny Storm (Michael B. Jordan), Ben Grimm (Jamie Bell) and Sue Storm (Kate Mara). [Trailer] (credit:20th Century Fox)
"Ricki and the Flash" (Aug. 7)(28 of31)
Directed by Jonathan Demme • Written by Diablo Cody
Starring Meryl Streep, Mamie Gummer, Kevin Kline, Sebastian Stan, Rick Springfield and Audra McDonald
What to expect: We'll have to endure a lot of supersized visual effects before getting to this summer's real highlight: Meryl Streep singing Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen hits as the frontwoman of a cover band -- in a movie from Jonathan Demme ("The Silence of the Lambs") and Diablo Cody ("Juno"), no less. We would give up every summer movie for this one. Every. Single. One. (credit:TriStar)
Starring Meryl Streep, Mamie Gummer, Kevin Kline, Sebastian Stan, Rick Springfield and Audra McDonald
What to expect: We'll have to endure a lot of supersized visual effects before getting to this summer's real highlight: Meryl Streep singing Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen hits as the frontwoman of a cover band -- in a movie from Jonathan Demme ("The Silence of the Lambs") and Diablo Cody ("Juno"), no less. We would give up every summer movie for this one. Every. Single. One. (credit:TriStar)
"Straight Outta Compton" (Aug. 14)(29 of31)
Directed by F. Gary Gray • Written by Jonathan Herman, Alan Wenkus, S. Leigh Savidge and Andrea Berloff
Starring Jason Mitchell, Corey Hawkins, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Aldis Hodge, Neil Brown Jr, Paul Giamatti and Keith Stanfield
What to expect: In a time when racist police brutality is at the fore of America's culture wars, a biopic about N.W.A. -- whose debut album, "Straight Outta Compton," rebelled against authoritative abuse -- is especially timely. The film will chronicle the seminal hip-hop group's rise and fall. [Trailer] (credit:Universal)
Starring Jason Mitchell, Corey Hawkins, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Aldis Hodge, Neil Brown Jr, Paul Giamatti and Keith Stanfield
What to expect: In a time when racist police brutality is at the fore of America's culture wars, a biopic about N.W.A. -- whose debut album, "Straight Outta Compton," rebelled against authoritative abuse -- is especially timely. The film will chronicle the seminal hip-hop group's rise and fall. [Trailer] (credit:Universal)
"The Man From U.N.C.L.E." (Aug. 14)(30 of31)
Directed by Guy Ritchie • Written by Lionel Wigram and Guy Ritchie
Starring Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Hugh Grant, Elizabeth Debicki and Alicia Vikander
What to expect: So many big-name directors (Steven Soderbergh!) and stars (Ryan Gosling! Leonardo DiCaprio!) were considered for this film at one point or another that we can't help but remain curious. Henry Cavill hasn't made a movie since "Man of Steel," but let's see if his comedic chops pay proper tribute to the 1960s spy classic. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
Starring Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Hugh Grant, Elizabeth Debicki and Alicia Vikander
What to expect: So many big-name directors (Steven Soderbergh!) and stars (Ryan Gosling! Leonardo DiCaprio!) were considered for this film at one point or another that we can't help but remain curious. Henry Cavill hasn't made a movie since "Man of Steel," but let's see if his comedic chops pay proper tribute to the 1960s spy classic. [Trailer] (credit:Warner Bros.)
"Masterminds" (Aug. 21)(31 of31)
Directed by Jared Hess • Written by Chris Bowman, Jody Hill, Danny McBride, Hubbel Palmer and Emily Spivey
Starring Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Leslie Jones
What to expect: From the guy who gave us "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Nacho Libre" comes a farcical take on the 1997 Loomis Fargo heist that became the largest cash robbery on U.S. soil to date. [Trailer] (credit:Relativity)
Starring Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Leslie Jones
What to expect: From the guy who gave us "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Nacho Libre" comes a farcical take on the 1997 Loomis Fargo heist that became the largest cash robbery on U.S. soil to date. [Trailer] (credit:Relativity)
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