June 4, 2008
WEEKEND FIRST: Movie Comings and Goings
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Entertainment Editor
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Remember that nice, cool penguin named Mumble who could not sing? Seeing to capitalize on the “Happy Feet” success, Dreamworks introduces “Kung Fu Panda,” a computer graphics animated comedy about a lazy, irreverent panda who has to learn kung fu to save his animal friends. Voices are from ‘A’ list actors such as Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan and Lucy Liu.
All Pictures © Dreamworks
Animation for the first part of the Summer of 2008 has taken a big hit; Warner’s “Speed Racer,” which combines live action with animation quickly sunk due to an unevenness and difficulties blending the characters and vehicles in the two worlds. For that matter, another blend, “Prince Caspian” has performed but a little below expectations. “Kung Fu Panda” becomes the first fully CG animated movie to debut in the Summer of 2008. The buzz is humming for a hit.
Opening opposite the panda, Adam Sandler plays a Mossad agend who fakes his death then becomes a NYC hair stylist. “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan” has gotten some positive reactions from pre-screening viewers, such as one who wrote “every line is hilarious… expect people to be quoting it left and right.” Also, you can bet the humor routines remain on a juvenile level. I have not seen it, but a defecting Arab agent as a hair stylist… that has possibilities.
All Pictures © Sony
Finally, the earlier tent poles have started a downward trek as evidenced by cutting back to one print in the megaplexes. Catch your favorite a second time while the chance awaits.
Many theatres which did NOT have daily matinees have now initiated their summer daily matinee policy. Also, several rural theatres that did not have an after 9 p.m. show on Sunday-Thursday have now re-implemented these shows.
Below, you’ll find a few previews of what to expect for the rest of June in wide release; here’s hoping “The Happening” and “Wanted” live up to expectations.
June 13:
The Happening: M. Night Shyamalan began a trend by Americanizing Japanese horror successes. He started with “The Sixth Sense,” followed by “Unbreakable, and “Signs.” Having most recently directed “Lady in the Water,” his newest tells an apocalyptic tale of a family fleeing a natural disaster that threatens all of mankind. Mark Wahlberg and Spencer Breslin star.
All Pictures © 20th Century Fox
The Incredible Hulk: Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) seeks seclusion to understand and cure his condition that turns him into a monster. With the military wanting him controlled, he also must battle, The Abomination. “Transformers” director Louis Leterier likely guarantees more action and less philosophizing.
All Pictures © Universal
June 20:
Get Smart: Mel Brooks and Buck Henry created the TV series that spoofed James Bond and “Man from U.N.C.L.E.” Don Adams had the title role on the small screen, which now Steve Carell snatches along with glamed up Anne Hathaway as the formerly bookish Agent 99. Alan Arkin plays the “Chief” in this ongoing struggle between the often incompetent agents of CONTROL battling the forces of KAOS. Director Peter Segal has previously delivered with “The Longest Yard,” “50 First Dates,” and “Anger Management.”
All Pictures © Warner Brothers
The Love Guru: Dumped at the gates of an Indian ashram, Pitka (Mike Myers) has been raised by gurus. What does he do? Comes to American seeking fame and fortune marketing self-help to the masses. His first challenge --- Settle a rift between a hockey player and his wife (Jessica Alba).
All Pictures © Paramount
June 27:
Wall-E: Pixar Animation Studios. ‘Nuff said. After hundreds of years picking up humanities trash on the Planet Earth, a search robot EVE discovers that the Waste Allocation Load Lifter robot may have found the meaning of life and a way for human to return home safely. Characters include malfunctioning robot misfits and a pet cockroach.
All Pictures © Walt Disney
Wanted: A young man (James McAvoy) finds that his recently murder father was an elite assassin. Now he’s recruited by a man named Sloan (Morgan Freeman) to step into his dad’s shoes. Angelina Jolie also stars. Incidentally, the concept comes from a dark comic with similarity to “Sin City” and “V for Vendetta.”
All Pictures © Universal
July 2:
Hancock: Will (“Men in Black”) Smith bumbles along as a conflicted, sarcastic superhero that saves lives but leaves lots of damage along the trail. Having turned the public against his awesomely stupid deeds, the hero makes a life-changing connection with a housewife.
All Pictures © Sony Pictures
HOLD OVERS:
21: How do you crack a Vegas casino bank? Bring in six MIT students and a professor (Kevin Spacey) trained in the art of counting cards. Based on a true story in which the academics won millions at blackjack It drags in places, and, pardon my ignorance, but the non-crime of card counting that leads to beatings to the pulp of the counters leaves me pondering… if it isn't illegal, then, how come you get away with picking on the brainy talented dudes?
BABY MAMA: A Single businesswoman has put off having a baby. Now at 37, she finds there's only a one in a million chance for her to conceive. So, she hires a South Philly working girl to be a surrogate. But the expectant mom is full of vibrancy so it's a tug of war attempting to structure the blonde lady into following all the rules necessary to have a perfect child. Tina Fey , Amy Poehler and Sigourney Weaver star
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: Aiming for more of a swashbuckling action audience than the fairy tale world, virtually the entire cast and crew reprise. When the children are brought back to Narnia, 1,300 years have passed and the kingdom is now controlled by the evil King Miraz. The kids meet the rightful heir, Prince Caspian, who they must restore to the throne to restore magic and glory in the land.
COLLEGE ROAD TRIP: An overachieving high school student (Raven Symone) wants to travel the country in search of the perfect college. Her overprotective father (Martin Lawrence) insists on accompanying her. (Walt Disney)
DRILLBIT TAYLOR: I wish I had thought of hiring a mercenary during my middle and high school days of providing both physical and verbal punching bags for numerous bullies. Now, Ryan, Wade and Emmit find themselves victimized by a Hannibal Lector-like bully when they first step through their new high school doors. Unable to handle the mistreatment, they place an ad in Soldier of Fortune Magazine for a protector (Owen Marshall) (Paramount)
HAROLD AND KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY: While the title characters munch at White Castle, Harold learns that a girl he lusts after is heading to Amsterdam. They decide to follow her and due to an overzealous airline employee and mistaken identities, the duo are seized as terrorists.
INDIANA JONES AND THE CRYSTAL SKULL: Steven Spielberg directs the return of everyone’s favorite globetrotting adventurer who’s been on the shelf for nearly 20 years. George Lucas teams with David Koepp on the screenplay, but it’s under wraps. However, Harris Ford reprises his role, even though his age is starting to limit his death defying stunts.
IRON MAN: Robert Downey Jr. stars as the armor plated hero. Updating the scenatio, Tony Stark remains a billionaire industralist, but has been kidnapped in Afghanistan where he is forced to work on weapons for the bad guys. The villain, none other than perennial nemesis , The Mandarin.
LEATHERHEADS: Although the people of Maysville, Ky. Received an early showing since George Clooney calls the small Bluegrass State community home, the rest of the country can watch an aging football legend (Clooney, who else?) and a college star (John Krasinski) vying both for spots on a professional team but for the romantic offerings of a gutsy, female sports journalist (Renee Zellweger). Oh, the flick takes place in 1925.
MADE OF HONOR: Opening opposite the Marvel juggernaut, Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan star in MADE OF HONOR, a romantic comedy about a procrastinating lover who ends up as his love’s “maid of honor” instead of the groom. Can he somehow manage to manipulate the situation so he can win her from the rick Scotsman who has swept her off her footsies?
NIM’S ISLAND: Jodie Foster plays an author attempting to assist a fan whose father is missing on a secret island. Billed as a possible Indiana Jones for the sweeter gender, Of course, the author has her share of psychological dilemmas --- she has a fear of leaving her house and , well, the “fan” with the missing father is actually the title character in her novels. Advance word: goofy, sweet, comedic.
SEX AND THE CITY: The movie picks up four year after the six-year-run wrapped in 2004 on HBO. Sarah Jessica Parker returns as Carrie Bradshaw, the style conscious journalist whose romantic exploits ruled the series. As the story continues, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda prepare for Carrie to take the marital plunge
SPEED RACER: The Wachowski brothers (“V is for Vendetta” and “The Matrix” trilogy) direct a family friendly movie about a young gearhead (Emile Hirsch) known as Speed Racer who following the death of his brother, Rex, must race in the death defying cross-country rally known as The Crucible. His main competitor- Racer X played by Matthew Fox (who played Red Dawson in “We Are Marshall”).
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS: Would you stay married to Cameron Diaz for six months to qualify for $3 million jackpot? She marries Aston Kutcher during a drunken ceremony, then he hits strikes pay dirt on the slots using her quarter.
Limited Release /Art House Films
ONGOING INTERACTIVE FUN
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Although squirt guns, rice, lighters, and other projectiles are forbidden, you can brush up on your Time Warp dance and check out those character costumes. The long running and cult favorite continues a multiple weekend run at the Cinema with the shadow cast now accompanying the on screen action. Pre Show begins @ 11:30 p.m.
Starts Friday June 6:
HUNTINGTON, WV
(Editor’s Note: Check back late Wednesday or early Thursday for Additional TIMES and changes that were not available today due to Hollywood taking Monday off.)
MARQUEE PULLMAN: (Now ALL digital projection) Kung Fu Panda 11:40-12:10-12:30-2:00-2:30-2:50-4:20-4:50-5:10-6:45-7:10-7:30-9:00-9:30; You Don't Mess with the Zohan 12:45-1:15-3:30-4:00-6:30-7:00-9:10-9:40; KID TOONS National Geographic Big Screen Safari Sat/Sun 11:45 a.m. ONLY (all seat $3.50); Toby Mac in Concert, Monday June 9, 7:00 p.m.; TIME CHANGES: Speed Racer 12:15-3:15; Iron Man (1 print) 1:00--4:00-7:00--9:50; Made of Honor 9:50 only; Baby Mama 12:00*-2:30-5:00-7:25-9:55 (*No Sat/Sun Show); ENDS THURSDAY: Harold and Kumar; For Full Schedule, click: http://www.marqueecinemas.com/Default.aspx?tabid=584
DISCOUNT CINEMA 4: (all shows after 6 p.m. $3.00; Tuesday $2; $2.00 all shows before 6 p.m.) : Forgetting Sarah Marshall 1:05-3:15-5:25-7:35-9:45; Prom Night 1:20-3:20-5:20-7:20-9:20; Nim's Island1:15-3:20- 5:25-7:30-9:35, ; 88 Minutes , 7:10-9:25; Horton Hears a Who 1:00-3:00-5:00; ENDS THURSDAY: Forbidden Kingdom, Leatherheads; Friday 12 Midnight: 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' (Interactive preshow begins 11:30 p.m.), Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Prom Night; For full schedule click and select date: http://www.ourshowtimes.com/cinema/index.html
ASHLAND, KY
CINEMARK CINEMA 10: Kung Fu Panda 11:30-12:20-1:50-2:40-4:10-5:00-6:40-7:25-9:00-9:45; You Don't Mess with the Zohan 12:00-1:30-3:00-4:30-6:30-7:15-9:10-9:55; TIME CHANGES: What Happens in Vegas 11:50 a.m. ONLY; Prince Caspian 11:40-3:10-6:45-9:50; ENDS THURSDAY: Made of Honor, Baby Mama; http://www.cinemark.com/metropolitan_opera.asp
PHOENIX 10 KYOVA MALL: Kung Fu Panda, You Don't Mess with Zohan, times TBA; Full schedule: http://www.movietickets.com/house_detail.asp?house_id=10480
BECKLEY, WV
Starts Friday
CROSSROADS CINEMAS: Meet the Browns 12:05-2:25-4:45-7:05-9:25; Nim's Island 12:10-2:25-4:40-6:55; Prom Night 12:15-2:20-4:30-6:50-9:00; Forgetting Sarah Marshall 9:10 only; Leatherheads 8:55 only ; Horton Hears Who 12:00-2:10-4:15; College Road Trip 12:20-2:30-4:35-6:45; 21, 6:20-9:05 only ; ENDS THURSDAY: Ruins, Superhero Movie; For full schedule: http://www.marqueecinemas.com/Default.aspx?tabid=560
GALLERIA CINEMAS: (Now All Digital Projection!) : Kung Fu Panda 11:45-12:15-2:00-2:30-4:20-4:50-6:45-7:10-9:00-9:30; You Don't Mess With Zohan 12:45-1:15-3:30-4:00-6:30-7:05-9:20-9:45; KIDTOONS National Geographic Kids Big Screen Safari Sat/Sun 12:00 noon ($3.50 all tickets); Toby Mac in Concert, Monday, June 9, 7:00 p.m. ; TIME CHANGES: Speed Racer 12:45-3:45; What Happens Vegas 12:00*-2:30-5:00-7:30-9:50; Iron Man (1 print) 1:00-4:00-7:00-10:00 Made of Honor 1:00-9:10; Baby Mama 4:00-6:45; Indiana Jones (3 prints) 12:00-12:50-3:15-3:45-6:20-6:50-7:15**-9:10-9:40-10:05; Chronicles: Prince Caspian 11:50-3:00-6:10-9:20; ENDS THURSDAY: NONE; (*No Sat. 12:00 show; **No Monday 7:15 show); For full schedule: http://www.marqueecinemas.com/Default.aspx?tabid=680
BLUEFIELD, WV
Starts Friday
MERCER MALL: Features/Times To Be Announced; For full schedule, click: http://www.carmike.com/showtimesdetails.aspx?theatrenumber=075503
COMMONS 8 (Marquee Cinemas, Wytheville, Va.): (Now all digital projection!) Kung Fu Panda 12:05-12:35-2:25-2:55-4:45-5:15-7:05-7:35-9:25-9:55; You Don't Mess with Zohan 12:30-3:20-6:10-9:45; TIME CHANGES: NONE; ENDS THURSDAY: What Ever Stays in Vegas, Iron Man, Baby Love; For full schedule: http://www.marqueecinemas.com/Default.aspx?tabloid=580
CHARLESTON, WV
Starts Friday
MARQUEE SOUTHRIDGE: (Now All Digital Projection!) Kung Fu Panda 11:10-12:00-1:30-2:20-4:00-4:40-6:30-7:10-8:50-9:30; You Don't Mess with the Zohan 11:00-11:30-1:40-2:10-4:20-4:50-7:00-7:30-9:40-10:10; KIDTOONS: National Geographic Kids Big Screen Safar, Sat/Sun June 7-8 12:00 NOON; Toby Mac Concert, Monday June 9, 7:00 p.m. ; For full schedule click: http://www.marqueecinemas.com/Default.aspx?tabid=583
PARK PLACE STADIUM CINEMAS: Kung Fu Panda 12:30-1:15-2:30-3:15-4:30-5:15-7:00-7:30-9:00-9:30; You Don't Mess with Zohan 12:40-2:55-5:15-7:35-9:55; For full listing: http://www.ourshowtimes.com/parkplace/index.html
TIME CHANGES
MARQUEE SOUTHRIDGE: Indiana Jones (2 prints) 11:40-12:50-2:30-3:45-5:20-6:50-8:15-89:45; Chronicles: Prince Caspian (one print) 12:10-3:20-6:35-9:45; Iron Man (one print) 1:30-4:20-7:15-10:05; Strangers 11:00-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:45-10:00; Sex and the City (2 prints) 11:20-12:20-2:40-3:30-5:45-6:45-8:50-9:55
PARK PLACE STADIUM CINEMAS: NONE
ENDS THURSDAY:
Marquee Southridge: Made of Honor
Park Place Stadium Cinemas: Speed Racer, My Blueberry Nights
HURRICANE, WV
Starts Friday
TEAYS VALLEY CINEMA 10: Kung Fu Panda 10:00*-10:45*-12:15-1:00-2:30-3:15-5:00-5:30-7:15-7:45-9:30-10:00; Don't Mess with Zohan 10:15*-11:00*-12:35-1:15-2:50-3:30-5:15-5:45-7:30-8:00-9:45-10:15; FREE KIDS SUMMER SERIES: Tuesday/Thursday June 9/11, Shrek the Third; TIME CHANGES: Indiana Jones 10:00*-10:30*-1:20-3:00-4:00-7:00-7:35-9:35; Chronicles of Narnia 10:05*-1:05-4:1--5:05-7:05-9:55; What Happens Vegas 1:00-5:25-10:05 only; ENDS THURSDAY: Speed Racer, Made of Honor; (* No Sunday Early Showing ); For full schedule click: http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/allstar/movies?v=2756
LEWISBURG, WV
SENACA SHOWPLACE: Kung Fu Panda 4:30-7:00-9:30, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:00-2:15; Indiana Jones and Crystal Skull: 4:00-6:45-9:30, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00; ENDS THURSDAY: Prince Caspian
LOGAN, W.VA.
Starts Friday
FOUNTAIN PLACE CINEMA 8: Kung Fu Panda 12:35-2:40-4:50-7:15-9:25; You Don't Mess with Zohan 12:15-2:35-4:45-7:30-9:55; TIME CHANGES: Indiana Jones (one print) 12:55-4:10-7:10-9:35; ENDS THURSDAY: Speed Racer; For full schedule click: http://www.ourshowtimes.com/fountainplace/index.html
NITRO, WV
Great Escape Nitro 12: http://greatescapetheatres.com or 769-0405
SUMMERSVILLE, WV
NICHOLS SHOWPLACE: Kung Fu Panda 5:00-7:20-9:35, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:20-2:40; Don't Mess with Zohan 3:50-6:40-9:30, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00; Sex and the City, 3:20-6:30-9:35, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:10; Indiana Jones and Crystal Skull: 3:45-6:50-9:40, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:50; ENDS THURSDAY: Prince Caspian, Iron Man
WELCH, WV
MCDOWELL 3: Kung Fu Panda 4:40-6:50-9:00, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:00-2:20; You Don't Mess with Zohan 4:15-6:45-9:15, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00; Indiana Jones 4:00-6:40-9:20, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:50; ENDS THURSDAY: Chronicles: Prince Caspian
UPCOMING RELEASES
June 13: The Happening, The Incredible Hulk
June 20: Get Smart, The Love Guru
June 27: Wall-E, Wanted
July 2: Hancock
July 11: HB II (formerly Hellboy 2: Golden Army), Meet Dave (formerly Starship Dave)
July 18: Dark Knight, Mamma Mia! , Space Chimps
July 25: American Teen, The Longshots, Step Brothers, X Files II
Aug. 1: He’s Just Not That Into You, Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Rocker, Swing Vote
Aug. 8: Journey 3-D, Pineapple Express, Sisterhood of Traveling Pants II
Aug. 15: The International, Mirrors, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Tropic Thunder, Wild Child
Aug. 22: Accidental Husband, Bangkok Dangerous, Crossing Over, Fly Me to the Moon 3D, The House Bunny
Aug. 29: Babylon A.D., College, Traitor, Hamlet II
· Release dates subject to change; not all films will play in every market and/or every theatre.
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WEEKEND FIRST: Movie Comings and Goings
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Entertainment Editor
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Remember that nice, cool penguin named Mumble who could not sing? Seeing to capitalize on the “Happy Feet” success, Dreamworks introduces “Kung Fu Panda,” a computer graphics animated comedy about a lazy, irreverent panda who has to learn kung fu to save his animal friends. Voices are from ‘A’ list actors such as Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan and Lucy Liu.
All Pictures © Dreamworks
Animation for the first part of the Summer of 2008 has taken a big hit; Warner’s “Speed Racer,” which combines live action with animation quickly sunk due to an unevenness and difficulties blending the characters and vehicles in the two worlds. For that matter, another blend, “Prince Caspian” has performed but a little below expectations. “Kung Fu Panda” becomes the first fully CG animated movie to debut in the Summer of 2008. The buzz is humming for a hit.
Opening opposite the panda, Adam Sandler plays a Mossad agend who fakes his death then becomes a NYC hair stylist. “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan” has gotten some positive reactions from pre-screening viewers, such as one who wrote “every line is hilarious… expect people to be quoting it left and right.” Also, you can bet the humor routines remain on a juvenile level. I have not seen it, but a defecting Arab agent as a hair stylist… that has possibilities.
All Pictures © Sony
Finally, the earlier tent poles have started a downward trek as evidenced by cutting back to one print in the megaplexes. Catch your favorite a second time while the chance awaits.
Many theatres which did NOT have daily matinees have now initiated their summer daily matinee policy. Also, several rural theatres that did not have an after 9 p.m. show on Sunday-Thursday have now re-implemented these shows.
Below, you’ll find a few previews of what to expect for the rest of June in wide release; here’s hoping “The Happening” and “Wanted” live up to expectations.
June 13:
The Happening: M. Night Shyamalan began a trend by Americanizing Japanese horror successes. He started with “The Sixth Sense,” followed by “Unbreakable, and “Signs.” Having most recently directed “Lady in the Water,” his newest tells an apocalyptic tale of a family fleeing a natural disaster that threatens all of mankind. Mark Wahlberg and Spencer Breslin star.
All Pictures © 20th Century Fox
The Incredible Hulk: Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) seeks seclusion to understand and cure his condition that turns him into a monster. With the military wanting him controlled, he also must battle, The Abomination. “Transformers” director Louis Leterier likely guarantees more action and less philosophizing.
All Pictures © UniversalJune 20:
Get Smart: Mel Brooks and Buck Henry created the TV series that spoofed James Bond and “Man from U.N.C.L.E.” Don Adams had the title role on the small screen, which now Steve Carell snatches along with glamed up Anne Hathaway as the formerly bookish Agent 99. Alan Arkin plays the “Chief” in this ongoing struggle between the often incompetent agents of CONTROL battling the forces of KAOS. Director Peter Segal has previously delivered with “The Longest Yard,” “50 First Dates,” and “Anger Management.”
All Pictures © Warner Brothers
The Love Guru: Dumped at the gates of an Indian ashram, Pitka (Mike Myers) has been raised by gurus. What does he do? Comes to American seeking fame and fortune marketing self-help to the masses. His first challenge --- Settle a rift between a hockey player and his wife (Jessica Alba).
All Pictures © Paramount
June 27:
Wall-E: Pixar Animation Studios. ‘Nuff said. After hundreds of years picking up humanities trash on the Planet Earth, a search robot EVE discovers that the Waste Allocation Load Lifter robot may have found the meaning of life and a way for human to return home safely. Characters include malfunctioning robot misfits and a pet cockroach.
All Pictures © Walt Disney
Wanted: A young man (James McAvoy) finds that his recently murder father was an elite assassin. Now he’s recruited by a man named Sloan (Morgan Freeman) to step into his dad’s shoes. Angelina Jolie also stars. Incidentally, the concept comes from a dark comic with similarity to “Sin City” and “V for Vendetta.”
All Pictures © Universal
July 2:
Hancock: Will (“Men in Black”) Smith bumbles along as a conflicted, sarcastic superhero that saves lives but leaves lots of damage along the trail. Having turned the public against his awesomely stupid deeds, the hero makes a life-changing connection with a housewife.
All Pictures © Sony Pictures
HOLD OVERS:
21: How do you crack a Vegas casino bank? Bring in six MIT students and a professor (Kevin Spacey) trained in the art of counting cards. Based on a true story in which the academics won millions at blackjack It drags in places, and, pardon my ignorance, but the non-crime of card counting that leads to beatings to the pulp of the counters leaves me pondering… if it isn't illegal, then, how come you get away with picking on the brainy talented dudes?
BABY MAMA: A Single businesswoman has put off having a baby. Now at 37, she finds there's only a one in a million chance for her to conceive. So, she hires a South Philly working girl to be a surrogate. But the expectant mom is full of vibrancy so it's a tug of war attempting to structure the blonde lady into following all the rules necessary to have a perfect child. Tina Fey , Amy Poehler and Sigourney Weaver star
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: Aiming for more of a swashbuckling action audience than the fairy tale world, virtually the entire cast and crew reprise. When the children are brought back to Narnia, 1,300 years have passed and the kingdom is now controlled by the evil King Miraz. The kids meet the rightful heir, Prince Caspian, who they must restore to the throne to restore magic and glory in the land.
COLLEGE ROAD TRIP: An overachieving high school student (Raven Symone) wants to travel the country in search of the perfect college. Her overprotective father (Martin Lawrence) insists on accompanying her. (Walt Disney)
DRILLBIT TAYLOR: I wish I had thought of hiring a mercenary during my middle and high school days of providing both physical and verbal punching bags for numerous bullies. Now, Ryan, Wade and Emmit find themselves victimized by a Hannibal Lector-like bully when they first step through their new high school doors. Unable to handle the mistreatment, they place an ad in Soldier of Fortune Magazine for a protector (Owen Marshall) (Paramount)
HAROLD AND KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY: While the title characters munch at White Castle, Harold learns that a girl he lusts after is heading to Amsterdam. They decide to follow her and due to an overzealous airline employee and mistaken identities, the duo are seized as terrorists.
INDIANA JONES AND THE CRYSTAL SKULL: Steven Spielberg directs the return of everyone’s favorite globetrotting adventurer who’s been on the shelf for nearly 20 years. George Lucas teams with David Koepp on the screenplay, but it’s under wraps. However, Harris Ford reprises his role, even though his age is starting to limit his death defying stunts.
IRON MAN: Robert Downey Jr. stars as the armor plated hero. Updating the scenatio, Tony Stark remains a billionaire industralist, but has been kidnapped in Afghanistan where he is forced to work on weapons for the bad guys. The villain, none other than perennial nemesis , The Mandarin.
LEATHERHEADS: Although the people of Maysville, Ky. Received an early showing since George Clooney calls the small Bluegrass State community home, the rest of the country can watch an aging football legend (Clooney, who else?) and a college star (John Krasinski) vying both for spots on a professional team but for the romantic offerings of a gutsy, female sports journalist (Renee Zellweger). Oh, the flick takes place in 1925.
MADE OF HONOR: Opening opposite the Marvel juggernaut, Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan star in MADE OF HONOR, a romantic comedy about a procrastinating lover who ends up as his love’s “maid of honor” instead of the groom. Can he somehow manage to manipulate the situation so he can win her from the rick Scotsman who has swept her off her footsies?
NIM’S ISLAND: Jodie Foster plays an author attempting to assist a fan whose father is missing on a secret island. Billed as a possible Indiana Jones for the sweeter gender, Of course, the author has her share of psychological dilemmas --- she has a fear of leaving her house and , well, the “fan” with the missing father is actually the title character in her novels. Advance word: goofy, sweet, comedic.
SEX AND THE CITY: The movie picks up four year after the six-year-run wrapped in 2004 on HBO. Sarah Jessica Parker returns as Carrie Bradshaw, the style conscious journalist whose romantic exploits ruled the series. As the story continues, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda prepare for Carrie to take the marital plunge
SPEED RACER: The Wachowski brothers (“V is for Vendetta” and “The Matrix” trilogy) direct a family friendly movie about a young gearhead (Emile Hirsch) known as Speed Racer who following the death of his brother, Rex, must race in the death defying cross-country rally known as The Crucible. His main competitor- Racer X played by Matthew Fox (who played Red Dawson in “We Are Marshall”).
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS: Would you stay married to Cameron Diaz for six months to qualify for $3 million jackpot? She marries Aston Kutcher during a drunken ceremony, then he hits strikes pay dirt on the slots using her quarter.
Limited Release /Art House Films
ONGOING INTERACTIVE FUN
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Although squirt guns, rice, lighters, and other projectiles are forbidden, you can brush up on your Time Warp dance and check out those character costumes. The long running and cult favorite continues a multiple weekend run at the Cinema with the shadow cast now accompanying the on screen action. Pre Show begins @ 11:30 p.m.
Starts Friday June 6:
HUNTINGTON, WV
(Editor’s Note: Check back late Wednesday or early Thursday for Additional TIMES and changes that were not available today due to Hollywood taking Monday off.)
MARQUEE PULLMAN: (Now ALL digital projection) Kung Fu Panda 11:40-12:10-12:30-2:00-2:30-2:50-4:20-4:50-5:10-6:45-7:10-7:30-9:00-9:30; You Don't Mess with the Zohan 12:45-1:15-3:30-4:00-6:30-7:00-9:10-9:40; KID TOONS National Geographic Big Screen Safari Sat/Sun 11:45 a.m. ONLY (all seat $3.50); Toby Mac in Concert, Monday June 9, 7:00 p.m.; TIME CHANGES: Speed Racer 12:15-3:15; Iron Man (1 print) 1:00--4:00-7:00--9:50; Made of Honor 9:50 only; Baby Mama 12:00*-2:30-5:00-7:25-9:55 (*No Sat/Sun Show); ENDS THURSDAY: Harold and Kumar; For Full Schedule, click: http://www.marqueecinemas.com/Default.aspx?tabid=584
DISCOUNT CINEMA 4: (all shows after 6 p.m. $3.00; Tuesday $2; $2.00 all shows before 6 p.m.) : Forgetting Sarah Marshall 1:05-3:15-5:25-7:35-9:45; Prom Night 1:20-3:20-5:20-7:20-9:20; Nim's Island1:15-3:20- 5:25-7:30-9:35, ; 88 Minutes , 7:10-9:25; Horton Hears a Who 1:00-3:00-5:00; ENDS THURSDAY: Forbidden Kingdom, Leatherheads; Friday 12 Midnight: 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' (Interactive preshow begins 11:30 p.m.), Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Prom Night; For full schedule click and select date: http://www.ourshowtimes.com/cinema/index.html
ASHLAND, KY
CINEMARK CINEMA 10: Kung Fu Panda 11:30-12:20-1:50-2:40-4:10-5:00-6:40-7:25-9:00-9:45; You Don't Mess with the Zohan 12:00-1:30-3:00-4:30-6:30-7:15-9:10-9:55; TIME CHANGES: What Happens in Vegas 11:50 a.m. ONLY; Prince Caspian 11:40-3:10-6:45-9:50; ENDS THURSDAY: Made of Honor, Baby Mama; http://www.cinemark.com/metropolitan_opera.asp
PHOENIX 10 KYOVA MALL: Kung Fu Panda, You Don't Mess with Zohan, times TBA; Full schedule: http://www.movietickets.com/house_detail.asp?house_id=10480
BECKLEY, WV
Starts Friday
CROSSROADS CINEMAS: Meet the Browns 12:05-2:25-4:45-7:05-9:25; Nim's Island 12:10-2:25-4:40-6:55; Prom Night 12:15-2:20-4:30-6:50-9:00; Forgetting Sarah Marshall 9:10 only; Leatherheads 8:55 only ; Horton Hears Who 12:00-2:10-4:15; College Road Trip 12:20-2:30-4:35-6:45; 21, 6:20-9:05 only ; ENDS THURSDAY: Ruins, Superhero Movie; For full schedule: http://www.marqueecinemas.com/Default.aspx?tabid=560
GALLERIA CINEMAS: (Now All Digital Projection!) : Kung Fu Panda 11:45-12:15-2:00-2:30-4:20-4:50-6:45-7:10-9:00-9:30; You Don't Mess With Zohan 12:45-1:15-3:30-4:00-6:30-7:05-9:20-9:45; KIDTOONS National Geographic Kids Big Screen Safari Sat/Sun 12:00 noon ($3.50 all tickets); Toby Mac in Concert, Monday, June 9, 7:00 p.m. ; TIME CHANGES: Speed Racer 12:45-3:45; What Happens Vegas 12:00*-2:30-5:00-7:30-9:50; Iron Man (1 print) 1:00-4:00-7:00-10:00 Made of Honor 1:00-9:10; Baby Mama 4:00-6:45; Indiana Jones (3 prints) 12:00-12:50-3:15-3:45-6:20-6:50-7:15**-9:10-9:40-10:05; Chronicles: Prince Caspian 11:50-3:00-6:10-9:20; ENDS THURSDAY: NONE; (*No Sat. 12:00 show; **No Monday 7:15 show); For full schedule: http://www.marqueecinemas.com/Default.aspx?tabid=680
BLUEFIELD, WV
Starts Friday
MERCER MALL: Features/Times To Be Announced; For full schedule, click: http://www.carmike.com/showtimesdetails.aspx?theatrenumber=075503
COMMONS 8 (Marquee Cinemas, Wytheville, Va.): (Now all digital projection!) Kung Fu Panda 12:05-12:35-2:25-2:55-4:45-5:15-7:05-7:35-9:25-9:55; You Don't Mess with Zohan 12:30-3:20-6:10-9:45; TIME CHANGES: NONE; ENDS THURSDAY: What Ever Stays in Vegas, Iron Man, Baby Love; For full schedule: http://www.marqueecinemas.com/Default.aspx?tabloid=580
CHARLESTON, WV
Starts Friday
MARQUEE SOUTHRIDGE: (Now All Digital Projection!) Kung Fu Panda 11:10-12:00-1:30-2:20-4:00-4:40-6:30-7:10-8:50-9:30; You Don't Mess with the Zohan 11:00-11:30-1:40-2:10-4:20-4:50-7:00-7:30-9:40-10:10; KIDTOONS: National Geographic Kids Big Screen Safar, Sat/Sun June 7-8 12:00 NOON; Toby Mac Concert, Monday June 9, 7:00 p.m. ; For full schedule click: http://www.marqueecinemas.com/Default.aspx?tabid=583
PARK PLACE STADIUM CINEMAS: Kung Fu Panda 12:30-1:15-2:30-3:15-4:30-5:15-7:00-7:30-9:00-9:30; You Don't Mess with Zohan 12:40-2:55-5:15-7:35-9:55; For full listing: http://www.ourshowtimes.com/parkplace/index.html
TIME CHANGES
MARQUEE SOUTHRIDGE: Indiana Jones (2 prints) 11:40-12:50-2:30-3:45-5:20-6:50-8:15-89:45; Chronicles: Prince Caspian (one print) 12:10-3:20-6:35-9:45; Iron Man (one print) 1:30-4:20-7:15-10:05; Strangers 11:00-1:10-3:20-5:30-7:45-10:00; Sex and the City (2 prints) 11:20-12:20-2:40-3:30-5:45-6:45-8:50-9:55
PARK PLACE STADIUM CINEMAS: NONE
ENDS THURSDAY:
Marquee Southridge: Made of Honor
Park Place Stadium Cinemas: Speed Racer, My Blueberry Nights
HURRICANE, WV
Starts Friday
TEAYS VALLEY CINEMA 10: Kung Fu Panda 10:00*-10:45*-12:15-1:00-2:30-3:15-5:00-5:30-7:15-7:45-9:30-10:00; Don't Mess with Zohan 10:15*-11:00*-12:35-1:15-2:50-3:30-5:15-5:45-7:30-8:00-9:45-10:15; FREE KIDS SUMMER SERIES: Tuesday/Thursday June 9/11, Shrek the Third; TIME CHANGES: Indiana Jones 10:00*-10:30*-1:20-3:00-4:00-7:00-7:35-9:35; Chronicles of Narnia 10:05*-1:05-4:1--5:05-7:05-9:55; What Happens Vegas 1:00-5:25-10:05 only; ENDS THURSDAY: Speed Racer, Made of Honor; (* No Sunday Early Showing ); For full schedule click: http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/allstar/movies?v=2756
LEWISBURG, WV
SENACA SHOWPLACE: Kung Fu Panda 4:30-7:00-9:30, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:00-2:15; Indiana Jones and Crystal Skull: 4:00-6:45-9:30, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00; ENDS THURSDAY: Prince Caspian
LOGAN, W.VA.
Starts Friday
FOUNTAIN PLACE CINEMA 8: Kung Fu Panda 12:35-2:40-4:50-7:15-9:25; You Don't Mess with Zohan 12:15-2:35-4:45-7:30-9:55; TIME CHANGES: Indiana Jones (one print) 12:55-4:10-7:10-9:35; ENDS THURSDAY: Speed Racer; For full schedule click: http://www.ourshowtimes.com/fountainplace/index.html
NITRO, WV
Great Escape Nitro 12: http://greatescapetheatres.com or 769-0405
SUMMERSVILLE, WV
NICHOLS SHOWPLACE: Kung Fu Panda 5:00-7:20-9:35, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:20-2:40; Don't Mess with Zohan 3:50-6:40-9:30, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00; Sex and the City, 3:20-6:30-9:35, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:10; Indiana Jones and Crystal Skull: 3:45-6:50-9:40, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:50; ENDS THURSDAY: Prince Caspian, Iron Man
WELCH, WV
MCDOWELL 3: Kung Fu Panda 4:40-6:50-9:00, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:00-2:20; You Don't Mess with Zohan 4:15-6:45-9:15, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00; Indiana Jones 4:00-6:40-9:20, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:50; ENDS THURSDAY: Chronicles: Prince Caspian
UPCOMING RELEASES
June 13: The Happening, The Incredible Hulk
June 20: Get Smart, The Love Guru
June 27: Wall-E, Wanted
July 2: Hancock
July 11: HB II (formerly Hellboy 2: Golden Army), Meet Dave (formerly Starship Dave)
July 18: Dark Knight, Mamma Mia! , Space Chimps
July 25: American Teen, The Longshots, Step Brothers, X Files II
Aug. 1: He’s Just Not That Into You, Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Rocker, Swing Vote
Aug. 8: Journey 3-D, Pineapple Express, Sisterhood of Traveling Pants II
Aug. 15: The International, Mirrors, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Tropic Thunder, Wild Child
Aug. 22: Accidental Husband, Bangkok Dangerous, Crossing Over, Fly Me to the Moon 3D, The House Bunny
Aug. 29: Babylon A.D., College, Traitor, Hamlet II
· Release dates subject to change; not all films will play in every market and/or every theatre.
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