Adventureland
Jesse Eisenberg plays a college graduate in 1987 who cannot afford the grand European tour he had planned and must spend the summer working at an amusement park. With Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Ryan Reynolds. Written and directed by Greg Mottola. Miramax Films, summer.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Sunday, January 13, 2008 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 37 words Type of Material: Correction
"Jack and Jill Vs. the World": In the movie Sneaks list in today's Calendar section, stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Taryn Manning were omitted from an item about the upcoming comedy "Jack and Jill Vs. the World."
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 2 inches; 64 words Type of Material: Correction
2008 movie preview: The Sneaks listing of this year's movies in Sunday's Calendar section omitted this entry: "Fool's Gold" -- Matthew McConaughey stars as a charismatic treasure hunter seeking the long-lost 18th century Queen's Dowry. With Kate Hudson and Donald Sutherland. Screenplay by John Claflin and Daniel Zelman, and Andy Tennant; story by Claflin and Zelman. Directed by Tennant. Warner Bros., opening Feb. 8.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 38 words Type of Material: Correction
'Jack and Jill vs. the World': The movies list in Sunday's Calendar section said that "Jack and Jill vs. the World" was scheduled to open Friday. The film has been pulled, with no new release date announced yet.
American Zombie
L.A. filmmakers document the struggle for acceptance of high-functioning zombies in an unforgiving society. With Austin Basis, Suzy Nakamura, Al Vicente and Jane Edith Wilson. Written by Grace Lee and Rebecca Sonnenshine. Directed by Lee. Cinema Libre Studio, March 28.
Assassination of a High School President
This noir satire set in a Catholic high school features a nerdy school newspaper reporter investigating the theft of SAT exams. With Reece Thompson, Mischa Barton, Bruce Willis, Michael Rapaport, Kathryn Morris and Melonie Diaz. Written by Tim Calpin and Kevin Jakubowski. Directed by Brett Simon. Yari Film Group Releasing, August.
Baby Mama
When a precise, single businesswoman (Tina Fey) hires a surrogate (Amy Poehler) from South Philly to have her baby, she didn't count on the free-spirited, working-class woman moving into her apartment. With Greg Kinnear, Dax Shepard, Romany Malco, Maura Tierney, Holland Taylor and Sigourney Weaver. Written and directed by Michael McCullers. Universal Pictures, April 18.
The Band's Visit
An Egyptian police orchestra's trip to Israel yields unexpected cultural exchanges when they are mistakenly directed to a small village where they must spend a night. With Sasson Gabai, Saleh Bakri, Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Avraham, Khalifa Natour and Rubi Moscovich. Written and directed by Eran Kolirin. In Hebrew, Arabic and English with English subtitles. Sony Pictures Classics, Feb. 8.
Be Kind Rewind
After accidentally erasing all the tapes in his friend's video store, a loser (Jack Black) sets out to reshoot famous movies and, amazingly, renters love his versions. Mos Def, Danny Glover and Mia Farrow also star. Written and directed by Michel Gondry. New Line Cinema, Feb. 22.
Bedtime Stories
Adam Sandler stars as a man who tells his nephews outlandish versions of the titular tales -- which unexpectedly begin coming true. With Keri Russell. Directed by Adam Shankman. Written by Matt Lopez. Walt Disney Pictures, Dec. 25.
Big Man Japan
