Coming Soon 2012 Movie Capsules Round-Up for West Coast Midnight Run

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Volume 2012

Man of Steel is the title of the latest interpretation of the 1978 Superman classic with Chris Reeves. Henry Cavill is the Kryptonian Guardian of Earth and like the 1978 original classic, this one is star studded with Russell Crowe, Kevin Kostner, Diane Lane and Lawence Fishburn. Amy Adams is Lois Lane. Director Zack Snyder from the 300, David Goyer (Smallville) and Chris

Miramax and the Weinstein Company haul back Billy Bob Thornton about a no-good nobody crook who uses the Santa costume for an easy life.

Nolan team up in bringing us a new start to everyone’s favorite hero. From the early previews at Comic-Con, the look and feel of this film is a big departure from all previous efforts. Will there be an Oscar for this one?

A film from the director of Children of Men starring George Clooney and Sandra Bullock about survival on the international space station.

A remake of the classic about a magazine editor accused of living in a fantasy world since he is unable to fend for himself. His family takes over his life and wishes to manage his fate. Ben Stiller, Sean Penn and Kristen Wiig lead the cast in this 20th Century Fox comedy of the Danny Kaye classic.

Summit Entertainment is producing the Orson Scott Card novel, a modern era “classic” science fiction in its themes. Ender’s Game is well worth a read and has won the prestigious Hugo and Nebula awards. The novel is also recommended reading at military academies.

Production on the film is progressing after years of reworking the story for the silver screen. We can only hope the final result will live up to the original work from Orson.

The sequel to the JJ Abrams Star Trek series is currently in production and will be in theaters in 2013. The entire cast will be returning. This adventure would be the first time ever a film is shot entirely in IMAX format and then converted to 3D in post production. Better buckle up for this one.