We’re starting to get some buzz around the film “9,” directed by Shane Acker and produced by Tim Burton. Check out the theatrical poster below, offered exclusively to Film Gecko, and watch the trailer and a clip here.

The story follows a ragdoll-like creature named “9” (voiced by Elijah Wood) who comes to life and finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world where all humans are gone. When 9 discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from killing machines, he convinces the others that hiding will do no good. They must take the offensive if they are to survive, and the future of civilization may depend on them.

Definitely not a light-hearted, fluffy kids’ flick. Also check out the Facebook page, where the back-story of “9” has begun to unfold through the voice of the film’s Scientist. You can see for yourself the Machine that will help rebuild the Nation and his designs that will change the world. 

Set for a Sept. 9, 2009 release date, voice talent also includes Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Crispin Glover, Martin Landau and Christopher Plummer. It doesn’t get much better than that.

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It’s a little different from the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy (or, is it?), but MTV has posted the first clip for “9,” a film based on Shane Acker’s Oscar-nominated short film of the same name.

It follows nine ragdolls on a quest to save humanity in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Ok, so maybe it’s not all that different from LOTR. Produced by Tim Burton, it features the stunning voice cast of Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Crispin Glover, Martin Landau and Christopher Plummer, and hits theaters in limited release Sept. 9, 2009 (9/9/09 – get it?). Take a look at the clip, and after the jump, check out the trailer… they look darn depressing!

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Jennifer Aniston is in theaters right now in “He’s Just Not That Into You.” The actress spoke with Julie Chen of CBS News about her own dating perils:

Here’s a fun video from CelebTV.com on the red carpet premiere of "He’s Just Not That Into You." Can’t wait to see this movie on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. Read more about the movie here, and check out the trailer here. 

I posted a preview of "He’s Just Not That Into You" a while back, but the YouTube video got pulled, so let’s try this again. Click here to read more about the movie and see the poster, and check out the trailer below.

The advance reviews for this romantic comedy haven’t been all great, but I love all the players — Jennifer Connelly, Bradley Cooper, Kevin Connolly, Ginnifer Goodwin, Justin Long, Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, and Ben Affleck. So even if the movie isn’t a knock-out, I have a feeling I’ll still like it. It hits theaters this Friday, Feb. 6, 2009.

I haven’t heard much about "9," a CGI-animated movie from producer Tim Burton. He’s not directing, though; that role will be filled by Shane Acker, who directed the same-titled short film on which this is based. The feature film is scheduled for a Sept. 9, 2009 release.

Pamela Petter is penning the screenplay; she also wrote "Monster House" and Tim Burton’s own "Corpse Bride." Voices include Elijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, Jennifer Connelly, Crispin Glover and John C. Reilly. Not a bad cast! I guess having Tim Burton behind it doesn’t hurt.

The story sounds dark: When 9 (Elijah Wood) first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it’s only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction.

More after the jump, including a trailer…

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Movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still * Official Site * Trailer	In Theaters: Dec. 12, 2008
Runtime: 103 minutes	Directed by: Scott Derrickson
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sci-fi disaster images and violence	Gecko Rating:

I’ve always thought that Keanu Reeves had sort of wooden acting abilities, which makes him perfect for this role, since he plays a humanoid-looking alien. Although I wouldn’t say this remake of the classic 1951 film is a great movie, it still has some nifty special effects.

It begins with a huge spherical object landing in New York’s Central Park. Dr. Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) is practically dragged out of her home by law enforcement officials and shepherded into a waiting aircraft carrier, along with several other scientists. They’re taken to Central Park, where the group approaches the object and Helen makes contact with a strange being exiting the orb. Of course, the military shoot the creature on the spot.

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I was just lamenting to a friend that there don’t seem to be that many chick-flicks out lately. We had “Sex and the City” earlier this year, “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2,” “Enchanted,” “Nights in Rodanthe” and a few others. Really, not a lot, though.

But this one looks like a great chick-flick! “He’s Just Not That Into You” is set in Baltimore, and weaves together several stories about love, romance and everything in between.

Jennifer Connelly plays a woman stuck in a tired marriage with Ben (Bradley Cooper). Kevin Connolly plays a guy named Connor, who’s pining after a woman who’s having an affair with Ben.

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Here’s the full trailer for “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” the remake starring Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, a humanoid alien who arrives on Earth with some serious news for earthlings.