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New Movie Friday – Guinea Pigs! Katherine Heigl! Creepy Orphans!

Jane Boursaw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:22:10 +0000

New in theaters today is a diverse group of movies – everything from covert guinea pigs to lovelorn reporters to the creepiest of orphans. Take a look, and let me know what YOU plan on seeing this weekend!

G-Force (PG). This cute, action-packed family movie brings new meaning to the term "trained animals." Guinea pigs are working undercover with the latest spy equipment to restore order to the world. [Trailer] [Nic Cage and Tracy Morgan] [Official Site]

The Ugly Truth (PG-13). Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler play a romantic game of cat and mouse in this comedy about a girl looking for Mr. Right. [Trailer] [Red Carpet Images] [Official Site]

Orphan (R ). Something’s wrong with Esther … and it’s not going to go well for her adopted parents, John and Kate (no, not THAT Jon and Kate; a different one, with even worse troubles!). [Official Site]

In Limited Release: [Surviving Crooked Lake] [In the Loop] [The Answer Man] [Shrink] [Deadgirl]

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34 Images from The Ugly Truth red carpet premiere in L.A.

Jane Boursaw — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:37:34 +0000

Opening in theaters on July 24, 2009 is "The Ugly Truth," an adorable romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. It’s about a chauvinistic reporter who gets involved with a romantically challenged morning show producer.

Robert Luketic is the director; he’s also directed "21," "Monster-in-Law," "Legally Blonde," and "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton." So he’s definitely got the romantic comedy chops to produce a great movie.

"The Ugly Truth" premiered in Hollywood on July 16, 2009. Watch the trailer here, and check out a few pics from the red carpet below!

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New TV Spot for The Ugly Truth

Jane Boursaw — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:19:00 +0000

Whenever I think of Gerard Butler, I automatically think of him being all intense and toga-ish as King Leonidas in "300," but he can hold his own in a romantic movie, as evidenced in "P.S. I Love You" and "Nim’s Island."

He’s the perfect foil for Katherine Heigl in “The Ugly Truth,” a romantic comedy about a chauvinistic reporter who gets involved with a romantically challenged morning show producer.

Directed by Robert Luketic, the movie is rated R for sexual content and language, and hits theaters July 24, 2009. Check out the trailers here and here, and watch the latest TV spot below.

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The Ugly Truth – Trailer & Preview

Jane Boursaw — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:58:00 +0000

Adorable Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler star in “The Ugly Truth,” a romantic comedy about a chauvinistic reporter who gets involved with a romantically challenged morning show producer. I like both of these actors, so I’m hoping they make some sparks onscreen (even though I can’t help but think of him as King Leonidas in the very non-romantic 300).

Directed by Robert Luketic, the movie snagged an R rating for sexual content and language, and hits theaters July 24, 2009. Check out the trailer and see what you think…

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Katherine Heigl signs for “Five Killers”

Jane Boursaw — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Katherine Heigl has wasted no time moving on with her movie career after deciding to leave ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” The blonde-haired, blue-eyed cutie (yes, I’m calling her a cutie) has signed to star opposite Ashton Kutcher in Lionsgate’s thriller "Five Killers."

Heigl will play a woman who meets the man of her dreams while on vacation. But everything goes haywire when the couple learn that their neighbors might be assassins hired to kill them.

Hmmm … should be interesting seeing these two in a scary movie. They both seem like the romantic-comedy type. But I guess maybe Heigl is trying to get away from the rom-coms she’s been doing in recent years (even though she’s perfect for them).

Robert Luketic, who helmed Heigl’s upcoming romantic comedy “The Ugly Truth,” will direct the movie, which is scheduled to begin production next month in Atlanta and the south of France (rough!).

Image: ABC

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Sony Pictures 2009 Film Preview

Jane Boursaw — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:31:27 +0000

Here’s a look at what’s on tap from Sony Pictures for 2009. Some great films!

I’m especially looking forward to "The Pink Panther 2," "The Ugly Truth," "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans," and "Angels & Demons." And I’m REALLY curious about "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," because that was one of my kids’ favorite books.

Which of these movies are YOU most looking forward to?

"Not Easily Broken" – Jan. 9, 2009

"Paul Blart: Mall Cop" – Jan. 16, 2009

"Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" – Jan. 23, 2009

"The Pink Panther 2" – Feb. 6, 2009

"The International" – Feb. 13, 2009

"Fired Up" – Feb. 20, 2009

More after the jump…

"The Ugly Truth" – April 3, 2009

"Obsessed" – April 24, 2009

"Angels & Demons" – May 15, 2009

"The Taking of Pelham 123" – June 12, 2009

"Year One" – June 19, 2009

"2012" – July 10, 2009

"Julie & Julia" – Aug. 7, 2009

"District 9" – Aug. 14, 2009

"Mardi Gras" – Aug. 28, 2009

"Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" – Sept. 18, 2009

"Armored" – Sept. 18, 2009

"Zombieland" – Oct. 9, 2009

"The Stepfather" – Oct. 16, 2009

"Planet 51" – Nov. 20, 2009

Image: The Pink Panther 2, Columbia Pictures, 2009

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“The Ugly Truth” Trailer

Jane Boursaw — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:20:44 +0000

I’m such a sucker for romantic comedies, and the good ones can be so fun and uplifting. Plus, I really like Katherine Heigl, and we’ll see how much chemistry she has with Gerard Butler in “The Ugly Truth.”

Heigl stars as a romantically challenged morning show producer who’s reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent (Butler). I keep thinking this is a remake of an old classic movie. Where’s my classic movie buffs out there?

See what you think of the trailer. Looks fun, doesn’t it?

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