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For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 28 words Type of Material: Correction
'Fragments': In a list of upcoming movies in Sunday's Calendar section, the writing credit for "Fragments" was given to director Rowan Woods. It was written by Roy Freirich.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Sunday, March 01, 2009 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 35 words Type of Material: Correction
'Crossing Over': A Guide listing for the movie "Crossing Over" in today's Calendar section listed Sean Penn as among the cast members. Penn's scenes were cut, so the actor no longer appears in the film.
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An Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. With Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez and Sigourney Weaver. Written and directed by James Cameron. Also in Imax 3-D. 20th Century Fox, Dec. 18.
Chocolate
An autistic girl learns martial arts from watching Tony Jaa and Bruce Lee films so as to exact revenge on those who bankrupted her mother. Starring Jeeja Vismistananda. Written by Chukiat Sakveerakul and Nepalee Sakweerakul. Directed by Prachya Pinkaew. Magnet Releasing, Feb. 6.
Crank: High Voltage
A hit man launches himself on a chase through Los Angeles in pursuit of the Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart. Starring Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Dwight Yoakam, Efren Ramirez, Clifton Collins Jr. and Bai Ling. Written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. Lionsgate, April 17.
The Dark Knight
A rerelease of the 2008 summer blockbuster. Batman returns in his crusade to clean up Gotham City but faces a new challenge: the Joker. With Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. Directed and co-written by Christopher Nolan with Jonathan Nolan. Also in Imax. Warner Bros., Jan. 23.
Fast & Furious
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reteam in this sequel when a crime brings the ex-con and FBI agent back to L.A., forcing them to confront a shared enemy. Directed by Justin Lin. Written by Chris Morgan. Universal, April 3.
Fighting
A small-town boy forms a partnership with a New York City scam artist and becomes a star street-fighter. With Channing Tatum and Terrence Howard. Directed and co-written by Dito Montiel with Robert Munich. Rogue Pictures, April 24.
Free Style
Corbin Bleu stars in this story about a young man determined to win a coveted spot on the Grand National motocross racing team. With Penelope Ann Miller. Directed by William Dear. Written by Jeffrey Nicholson & Joshua Leibner. Samuel Goldwyn Films, February.
G. I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra
The G.I. Joe team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro. With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans and Dennis Quaid. Screenplay by Stuart Beattie and David Elliot & Paul Lovett. Directed by Stephen Sommers. Paramount Pictures, Aug. 7.
