Movie: G-Force * Trailer * Nic Cage and Tracy Morgan * Official Site
In Theaters: July 24, 2009

Runtime: 89 minutes
Directed by: Hoyt Yeatman; Produced by: Jerry Bruckheimer

MPAA Rating: PG for some mild action and rude humor
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With producer Jerry Bruckheimer on the job, I expected “G-Force” to be a high-action flick, even though the main characters are computer-generated guinea pigs. When I interviewed Michael Papajohn, who plays an FBI techie in the movie, he said as much: “It’s a Bruckheimer film, so trust me, there will be action.”
Still, “G-Force” struck me as two movies in one. The first half was …read more

A cute family movie coming up is Jerry Bruckheimer’s “G-Force,” in theaters July 24, 2009. It’s a 3-D comedy adventure about a covert government program that trains animals to work in espionage. Armed with the latest high-tech spy gear, these highly trained guinea pigs discover that the fate of the world is in their paws! Watch the trailer here.
Lots of A-List actors are involved in the movie, including Nicolas Cage and Tracy Morgan, who talk about their roles as Speckles and Blaster. Also, read my interview with Michael Papajohn, who plays an FBI techie, here.
 

I’m such a sucker for Disney movies with cute talking animals. I hope "G-Force" is as cute as it looks. From producer Jerry Bruckheimer, it’s a 3-D comedy adventure about a covert government program that trains animals for espionage work.
Armed with the latest high-tech spy gear, these highly trained guinea pigs discover that the fate of the world is in their paws! Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan, Penelope Cruz, and Nicolas Cage provide voices. The movie also stars Bill Nighy, Will Arnett, and Steve Buscemi, and hits theaters July 25, 2009.
Watch the trailer here, and check out the official …read more

The first trailer for Disney’s "The Princess and the Frog" aired during Friday’s episode of "Wizards of Waverly Place." The animated fairy tale centers on a young princess named Tiana (Anika Noni Rose – love her in HBO’s "The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency") who lives in the French Quarters of New Orleans during the Jazz Age.
Directed by Ron Clements, the Disney romance features the voices of Terrence Howard, John Goodman, Keith David, and Oprah Winfrey. It’ll hit theaters just in time for Christmas, on Dec. 11, 2009.

Hot off his turn as Wolverine in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," Hugh Jackman is attached to star in "Ghostopolis," a Disney flick a la "Medium."
Based on a graphic novel by Doug TenNapel, "Ghostopolis" follows a man who works for the government’s Supernatural Immigration Task Force (I Googled it and couldn’t find such a real-life task force; doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist, though. Sounds very X-Files.)
It’s the job of this agent to send ghosts who’ve escaped from their world back to Ghostopolis. But when a living boy is accidentally sent there, the agent teams with a female ghost (and former …read more

Tough guy with a heart-of-gold Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is continuing his association with Disney by being the first actor cast in the reboot of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." Directed by McG and produced by Sam Raimi, it’s set for a 2010 release.
Hmmm, interesting because I read earlier this year that Will Smith was in contention for the movie. Seeing as there are two main leads – Captain Nemo and Ned Land – there’s still room for Smith in there. We don’t know which role Johnson has, but it seems like maybe he’d be Land and, if …read more

Movie: Earth * Trailer * Official Site
In Theaters: April 22, 2009

Runtime: 96 minutes
Directed by: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield

MPAA Rating: G
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If you’re old enough to remember "The Wonderful World of Disney," which used to air every Sunday night and featured the likes of "Charlie the Lonesome Cougar" and other furry and feathered friends, then you’ll get a kick out of "Earth."
Disney is resurrecting the concept of documenting animals in the wild (or maybe they never stopped). There’s another feature film coming in 2010 called "Oceans."
The trailer for "Earth" said the movie would follow the lives and …read more

New movies in theaters today run the gamut from a fun Disney remake starring AnnaSophia Robb to some psycho killers who really, REALLY pick the wrong place to shack up. Check out the new releases:
Race to Witch Mountain (Rated PG). When a Las Vegas cab driver (Dwayne Johnson) finds two teens (AnnaSophia Robb and Alexander Ludwig) with supernatural powers in his cab, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of an adventure he can’t explain. Rated PG. [Preview & Trailer] [Official Site]
Sunshine Cleaning (NY, LA; expands March 20). This made my list of "16 Movies I Can’t Wait to …read more

I always love seeing the Disney classics get a fresh makeover. With all the chaos in the world, it’s a joy to go back and watch these innocent films.
“Pinocchio” is newly restored after being in the Disney vault for eight years. It will be released on Platinum DVD and Blu-ray on March 10, just in time to celebrate the film’s 70th anniversary. “When you wish upon a star…”
Here’s a deleted scene that will be available on DVD/Blu-ray called “The Story of the Grandfather Tree.” If you have kids or grandkids, now is a great time to pick up this …read more

Disney has a nice lineup of movies this year. I’m really excited about "Confessions of a Shopaholic," in theaters Feb. 13, 2009. A Valentine’s movie! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming:
Confessions of a Shopaholic, Feb. 13, 2009
Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, Feb. 27, 2009
Race to Witch Mountain, March 13, 2009
Hannah Montana: The Movie, April 10, 2009
Earth, April 22, 2009
Up (in Disney Digital 3D), May 29, 2009
The Proposal, June 12, 2009
G-Force (in Disney Digital 3D), July 24, 2009
When in Rome, Summer 2009
Surrogates, Sept. 25, 2009
Old Dogs, Nov. 25, 2009
The Princess and the Frog, Christmas, 2009
Image: Confessions of …read more