New trailers and clips this week: A poltergeist-plagued plane trip; soldiers with gizmos protect the world; revelations about the past and future of humanity; a band of superheroes fighting off aliens; a trip to Mars; and a teenage boy who's not happy he's seeing the angry dead.
7500
Trailer for 7500][Canada] (scheduled theatrical release: Aug 31 2012): Passengers aboard a flight across the Pacific Ocean encounter a supernatural force. Stars: Ryan Kwanten, Amy Smart, Jerry Ferrara, Nicky Whelan, Scout Taylor-Compton. Directed by: Takashi Shimizu.
- 7500 - [Trailer for 7500]
G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation
TV Spot: Big Game Spot] (scheduled theatrical release: Jun 29 2012): The G.I. Joe team faces off against Zartan, his accomplices, and the world leaders he has under his influence. Stars: Bruce Willis (Joe Colton), Channing Tatum (Captain Duke Hauser), Dwayne Johnson (Roadblock), Adrianne Palicki (Lady Jaye). Directed by: Jon M. Chu.
Mirror, Mirror
Featurette: Spell] (scheduled theatrical release: Jun 29 2012): An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright. Stars: Lily Collins, Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane, Robert Emms, Sean Bean. Directed by: Tarsem Singh.
Prometheus
Trailer for Prometheus][UK] (scheduled theatrical release: Jun 8 2012): A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. Stars: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Ben Foster, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce, Lance Henriksen. Directed by: Ridley Scott.
The Avengers
TV Spot: Superbowl Promo] (scheduled theatrical release: May 4 2012): The S.H.I.E.L.D. agency brings together a team of superhumans to help save the Earth from annihilation by extraterrestrial invaders. Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Robert Downey Jr. Directed by: Joss Whedon.
Hop
Trailer for Hop] (scheduled home video release: Mar 23 2012): E.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band. In LA, he's taken in by Fred after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car. Stars: Russell Brand, James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, Elizabeth Perkins, Hank Azaria. Directed by: Tim Hill.
Neverland: The Mini-Series
Trailer for Neverland] (scheduled home video release: Mar 13 2012): Raised on the streets of turn-of-the century London, orphaned Peter and his pals survive by their fearless wits as cunning young pickpockets. Now, they've been rounded up by their mentor Jimmy Hook to snatch a priceless, some believe, magical treasure which transports them to another world. Stars: Rhys Ifans, Anna Friel, Bob Hoskins, Keira Knightley, Charlie Rowe. Directed by: Nick Willing.
John Carter
TV Spot: Superbowl Win Tickets] (scheduled theatrical release: Mar 9 2012): Civil War vet John Carter is transplanted to Mars, where he discovers a lush, wildly diverse planet. Stars: Bryan Cranston, Ciarán Hinds, James Purefoy, Taylor Kitsch, Mark Strong, Willem Dafoe, Daryl Sabara. Directed by: Andrew Stanton.
The Fades: Season One
Trailer for The Fades] (scheduled home video release: Feb 21 2012): A teenage boy named Paul is haunted by apocalyptic dreams that nobody can explain. As if that weren't terrifying enough, he begins to see spirits of the dead, known as The Fades, all around him. The Fades can't be seen, smelt, heard or touched by other humans. When an embittered and vengeful Fade, Polus, finds a way to be human again, it's up to Paul to stop him - and all of the dead - from breaking back into the world and destroying the human race. Stars: Iain De Caestecker, Daniel Kaluuya. Directed by: Tom Shankland, Farren Blackburn.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace: 3D Re-Release
Clip: Pod Race 2] (scheduled theatrical release: Feb 10 2012): Two Jedi knights uncover a wider conflict when they are sent as emissaries to the blockaded planet Naboo. Stars: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid. Directed by: George Lucas.
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace: 3D Re-Release - [Clip: Pod Race 1]
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace: 3D Re-Release - [Clip: Darth Maul 2]
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace: 3D Re-Release - [Clip: Darth Maul 1]
Metal Shifters
Trailer for Metal Shifters] (scheduled home video release: Feb 7 2012): Alien bacteria arrives on a meteorite and infects metal, animating a giant iron statue that goes on a killing rampage in a small town. Stars: Kavan Smith, Colby Johannson, Nicole de Boer, Merritt Patterson, Jesse Moss. Directed by: Paul Ziller.
Chronicle
TV Spot: True Power/Rules] (scheduled theatrical release: Feb 3 2012): Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides. Stars: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly, Ashley Hinshaw. Directed by: Josh Trank.
- Chronicle - [Clip: Spider]
Hugo
Trailer for Hugo] (scheduled theatrical release: Nov 23 2011): Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. Stars: Chloe Moretz, Jude Law, Helen McCrory, Emily Mortimer, Christopher Lee, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield. Directed by: Martin Scorsese.
Puss In Boots
Trailer for Puss In Boots] (scheduled theatrical release: Oct 28 2011): Long before he even met Shrek, the notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots becomes a hero when he sets off on an adventure with the tough and street smart Kitty Softpaws and the mastermind Humpty Dumpty to save his town. Stars: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton, Amy Sedaris. Directed by: Chris Miller.
Real Steel
Featurette: Second Screen (No URL) w/ Apple Logo] (scheduled theatrical release: Oct 7 2011): A boxing drama set in the near-future where 2,000-pound robots that look like humans do battle. Stars: Hugh Jackman, Kevin Durand, Evangeline Lilly , Hope Davis, James Rebhorn, Karl Yune. Directed by: Shawn Levy.
Labyrinth: Blu-Ray
Trailer for Labyrinth] (scheduled home video release: Aug 24 2010): 15-year-old Sarah accidentally wishes her baby half-brother, Toby, away to the Goblin King Jareth who will keep Toby if Sarah does not complete his Labyrinth in 13 hours. Stars: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher Malcolm. Directed by: Jim Henson.
