Wednesday, 3 April 2013

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins is a 2008 American comedy film written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film features an ensemble cast featuring: Martin Lawrence, Michael Clarke Duncan, Mike Epps, Mo'Nique, Cedric the Entertainer, Louis CK and James Earl Jones.

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Directed by Malcolm D. Lee
Produced by Scott Stuber
Mary Parent
Charles Castaldi
Written by Malcolm D. Lee
Starring Martin Lawrence
Margaret Avery
Joy Bryant
Louis C.K.
Michael Clarke Duncan
Mike Epps
Mo'Nique Hicks
Nicole Ari Parker
Cedric the Entertainer
James Earl Jones
Music by David Newman
Cinematography Greg Gardiner
Editing by George Bowers
Paul Millspaugh
Studio Runteldat Entertainment
Spyglass Entertainment
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date(s) February 8, 2008
Running time 114 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $35 million
Box office $43,650,785

You, Me and Dupree is a 2006 American romantic comedy film directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, written by Mike LeSieur, and produced by Mary Parent, Scott Stuber, and Owen Wilson.
The film revolves around newlyweds Carl and Molly Peterson (Matt Dillon and Kate Hudson). After Carl's best man and friend Randolph Dupree (Owen Wilson) loses his job and apartment, the couple allow him to move in but Dupree inevitably overstays his welcome.

                                
Directed by Anthony Russo
Joe Russo
Produced by
Written by Michael LeSieur
Starring
Music by Theodore Shapiro
Cinematography Charles Minsky
Editing by Peter B. Ellis
Debra Neil-Fisher
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date(s)
  • July 14, 2006
Running time 109 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $54 million
Box office $130,431,368


The Kingdom (film)

The Kingdom is a 2007 action film directed by Peter Berg and starring Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Ashraf Barhom, with Kyle Chandler, Jeremy Piven, Richard Jenkins and Ali Suliman.
The film is fictional, but inspired by bombings at the Riyadh compound on May 12, 2003 and the Khobar housing complex on June 26, 1996, in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The story follows a team of FBI agents who investigate the bombing of a foreign-workers facility in Saudi Arabia. Screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan has summarised the plot as "What would a murder investigation look like on Mars?”[1]
The film was screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival as its yearly 'Surprise Movie' on 22 August 2007.[2]

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Directed by Peter Berg
Produced by Michael Mann
Scott Stuber
Written by Matthew Michael Carnahan
Starring Jamie Foxx
Ashraf Barhom
Chris Cooper
Jennifer Garner
Jason Bateman
Kyle Chandler
Richard Jenkins
Jeremy Piven
Ali Suliman
Music by Danny Elfman
Cinematography Mauro Fiore
Editing by Colby Parker Jr.
Kevin Stitt
Studio Relativity Media
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date(s) August 22, 2007 (EIFF)
September 28, 2007
(United States)
October 11, 2007 (Germany)
Running time 109 minutes
Country United States
Germany
Language English
Arabic
Budget $70 million
Box office $86,579,130


Volcano (1997 film)

Volcano is a 1997 disaster film directed by Mick Jackson and produced by Andrew Z. Davis, Neal H. Moritz and Lauren Shuler Donner. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Jerome Armstrong and Billy Ray. The film features Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche, and Don Cheadle. Jones is cast as the head of a crisis agency called the Office of Emergency Management (O.E.M.) which has complete authority in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. His character attempts to divert the path of a dangerous lava flow through the streets of Los Angeles following the formation of a volcano.
A joint collective effort to commit to the film's production was made by the film studios of 20th Century Fox, Moritz Original and Shuler Donner/Donner Productions. It was commercially distributed by 20th Century Fox. Volcano explores civil viewpoints, such as awareness, evacuation and crisis prevention. Although the film used extensive special effects, it failed to receive any award nominations from mainstream motion picture organizations for its production merits.
Volcano premiered in theaters nationwide in the United States on April 25, 1997 grossing $49,323,468 in domestic ticket receipts. It earned an additional $73.5 million in business through international release to top out at a combined $122,823,468 in gross revenue. Taking into account its $90 million budget, the film was technically considered a moderate financial success after its theatrical run. Despite its release and recognition, Dante's Peak (which was released 2 months before) gained more commercial success than Volcano. It was also met with mixed critical reviews before its initial screening in cinemas. The Region 1 code widescreen edition of the film featuring special features was released on DVD in the United States on March 9, 1999
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Directed by Mick Jackson
Produced by Andrew Z. Davis
Neal H. Moritz
Lauren Shuler Donner
Written by Jerome Armstrong
Billy Ray
Starring Tommy Lee Jones
Anne Heche
Gaby Hoffmann
Don Cheadle
Jacqueline Kim
Music by Alan Silvestri
Cinematography Theo van de Sande
Editing by Brandon Brown
Michael Tronick
Studio Fox 2000 Pictures
Moritz Original
Shuler Donner/Donner Productions
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date(s)
  • April 25, 1997
Running time 104 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $90 million[1]
Box office $122,823,468[1]

The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure

The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure is a 2012 American children's film directed by Matthew Diamond and starring Toni Braxton, Cloris Leachman, Christopher Lloyd, Chazz Palminteri, Jamie Pressly, and Cary Elwes. The film was released on August 29, 2012.[3]
Marketed as an "interactive film", The Oogieloves encourages the viewers in the theater to sing and dance along.[3] On its opening weekend, the film became one of the biggest box office bombs of all time for films released in at least 2,000 theaters.
The film was released on DVD on February 5, 2013, exclusively at Walmart.[4]
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Directed by Matthew Diamond
Produced by Kenn Viselman
Gayle Dickie
Written by Scott Stabile
Starring Chazz Palminteri
Cloris Leachman
Jamie Pressly
Christopher Lloyd
Cary Elwes
Toni Braxton
Music by Joseph Alfuso
Robert Rettberg
Cinematography Peter Klein
Editing by Girish Bhargava
Distributed by Kenn Viselman Presents
Release date(s)
  • August 29, 2012
Running time 87 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $20 million (Production)[1]
$60 million (+ Marketing)[2]
Box office $1,065,907[1]









That's My Boy (2012 film)

That's My Boy[4] is a 2012 American comedy film starring Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg. The script was written by David Caspe and directed by Sean Anders.
The film was produced under Sandler's production company Happy Madison, and shot in Massachusetts, around Boston, Everett, Peabody, Lynn, Brockton, Stoughton and Cape Cod.[5] The film was released on June 15, 2012,[6][7] and distributed by Columbia Pictures.
The film received very negative reviews from critics and is nominated for eight Golden Raspberry Awards, ultimately winning in the categories of Worst Actor and Worst Screenplay. The film has been subject of controversy and criticism due to its comedic portrayal of pedophilia, incest and statutory rape.[8] It is the sixth Sandler film to be rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. That's My Boy was a box office failure, grossing $57.7 million worldwide, thus failing to reimburse its $70 million budget.
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Directed by Sean Anders
Produced by Adam Sandler
Allen Covert
Jack Giarraputo
Heather Parry
Written by David Caspe
Starring Adam Sandler
Andy Samberg
Leighton Meester
Susan Sarandon
Ciara
Luenell
Vanilla Ice
Music by Rupert Gregson-Williams
Cinematography Brandon Trost
Editing by Tom Costain
Studio Happy Madison Productions
Relativity Media
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date(s)
  • June 15, 2012
Running time 114 minutes[1]
Country United States
Language English
Budget $70 million[2][3]
Box office $57,719,093[3]



Battleship (film)

Battleship is a 2012 American military science fiction war film loosely inspired by the classic board game. The film was directed by Peter Berg and released by Universal Pictures. The film stars Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgård, Rihanna, John Tui, Brooklyn Decker, and Tadanobu Asano.
The film was originally planned to be released in 2011, but was rescheduled to April 11, 2012, in the United Kingdom and May 18, 2012, in the United States.[3] The film's world premiere was in Tokyo, Japan, on April 3, 2012.

Directed by Peter Berg
Produced by Peter Berg
Brian Goldner
Duncan Henderson
Bennett Schneir
Scott Stuber
Written by Jon Hoeber
Erich Hoeber
Based on Battleship
by Hasbro
Starring Taylor Kitsch
Alexander Skarsgård
Rihanna
Brooklyn Decker
Liam Neeson
Tadanobu Asano
Music by Steve Jablonsky[1]
Cinematography Tobias A. Schliessler
Editing by Colby Parker Jr.
Billy Rich
Paul Rubell
Studio Battleship Delta Productions
Bluegrass Films
Film 44
Hasbro Studios
Ponysound
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date(s)
  • April 3, 2012 (Tokyo, Premiere)
  • April 11, 2012 (United Kingdom)
  • May 18, 2012 (United States)
Running time 131 minutes[2]
Country United States
Language English
Budget $209 million[2]
Box office $303,025,485[2]

Saturday, 30 March 2013

Norbit


Norbit is a 2007 American comedy film, directed by Brian Robbins. It stars Eddie Murphy and Thandie Newton. Produced by Davis Entertainment and Tollin/Robbins Productions, the film also stars Terry CrewsClifton PowellLester "Rasta" SpeightEddie Griffin,Katt WilliamsMarlon Wayans, and Cuba Gooding, Jr. It was released by DreamWorks and distributed by Paramount Pictures on February 9, 2007.
The movie received an Academy Award nomination for make-up,[1] although the film also received multiple "wins" at the 2007 Golden Raspberry Awards. Even though it was negatively received by critics, the movie was a commercial success.[2]

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Directed byBrian Robbins
Produced byJohn Davis
Eddie Murphy
Mike Tollin
Screenplay byEddie Murphy
Charlie Murphy
Jay Scherick
David Ronn
Story byEddie Murphy
Charlie Murphy
StarringEddie Murphy
Thandie Newton
Terry Crews
Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Music byDavid Newman
CinematographyClark Mathis
Editing byNed Bastille
StudioDreamWorks Pictures
Davis Entertainment
Tollin/Robbins Productions
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date(s)
  • February 9, 2007
Running time102 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$60 million
Box office$159,313,561
                          

The Shaggy Dog (2006 film)


The Shaggy Dog is a 2006 film by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the second remake of the 1959 film of the same name, which was firstremade as a television film in 1994.
Both the 1959 and 1994 features, as well as the 1976 theatrical sequel and the 1987 television sequel, had a character named Wilby Daniels transforming into an Old English Sheepdog, whereas this remake presents a character named Dave Douglas transforming into a Bearded Collie.
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Directed byBrian Robbins
Produced byDavid Hoberman
Tim Allen
Written byCormac Wibberley
Marianne Wibberley

Geoff Rodkey
Jack Amiel
Michael Begler
StarringTim Allen
Robert Downey, Jr.
Kristin Davis
Danny Glover
Spencer Breslin
Jane Curtin
Adam Hicks
Zena Grey
Philip Baker Hall
Music byAlan Menken
CinematographyGabriel Beristain
Editing byNed Bastille
StudioWalt Disney Pictures
Mandeville Films
Boxing Cat Films
Distributed byBuena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date(s)March 10, 2006
Running time98 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$87,134,280
                         


The Perfect Score


The Perfect Score is a 2004 American teen heist film directed by Brian Robbins, starring Erika ChristensenChris EvansBryan GreenbergScarlett JohanssonDarius Miles, and Leonardo Nam.
The film focuses on a group of six high school students whose futures will be jeopardized if they fail the upcoming SAT exam. They conspire to break into the ETS building and steal the answers to the exam, so they can all get perfect scores. The film deals with the themes of one's future, morality, individuality, and feelings.
It has been regarded as a remake of the 1998 low-budget Irish film How to Cheat in the Leaving Certificate.[2] The Perfect Score has similarities to other high school films, including The Breakfast Club (1985) and Dazed and Confused (1993), which are often referenced throughout the film. However, the film was panned by most critics and performed poorly at the box office.[1][3]

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Directed byBrian Robbins
Produced byRoger Birnbaum
Jonathan Glickman
Brian Robbins
Michael Tollin
Written byMarc Hyman
Jon Zack
Mark Schwahn
StarringErika Christensen
Chris Evans
Bryan Greenberg
Scarlett Johansson
Darius Miles
Leonardo Nam
Music byJohn Murphy
CinematographyJ. Clark Mathis
Editing byNed Bastille
StudioMTV Films
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date(s)
  • January 30, 2004(United States)
Running time93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$10,876,805[1]

Hardball (film)

Hardball is a 2001 American dramedy film directed by Brian Robbins. It stars Keanu ReevesDiane Lane and D. B. Sweeney. The screenplay by John Gatins is based on the book Hardball: A Season in the Projects by Daniel Coyle. The original music score is composed by Mark Isham. The film is known in some parts of the U.S. as Little Sluggers.

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Directed byBrian Robbins
Produced byBrian Robbins
Michael Tollin
Written byDaniel Coyle (book)
John Gatins
StarringKeanu Reeves
Diane Lane
D. B. Sweeney
Michael B. Jordan
Music byMark Isham
CinematographyTom Richmond
Editing byNed Bastille
StudioFireworks Pictures
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date(s)September 14, 2001
Running time106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$21,000,000 (estimated)
Box office$44,102,389