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AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Updated: 5:46 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012
Published: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012
Enough with all the looking back at 2011. Let's see what's ahead for the movies in 2012.
First of all, get ready for re-releases of past Hollywood hits in 3-D, plus a lot of sequels and reboots.
The first 3-D re-release comes on Jan. 13, with the animated "Beauty and the Beast," followed by the 3-D version of "Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace" on Feb. 10.
But the biggest re-release will probably be the 3-D version of the 1997 blockbuster "Titanic" on April 6.
If that doesn't get you dreaming of popcorn, then Hollywood has a bunch of surprisingly high-profile movies in the first quarter, and many more in the second quarter.
• "The Woman in Black" (Feb. 3), starring Daniel Radcliffe as a young lawyer who discovers a mean ghost in a small village.
• "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" (Feb. 10), with Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson and Michael Caine starring in a family action tale about the search for a missing grandfather.
• "Safe House" (Feb. 10), with Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds teaming up in a tale about a fugitive and a CIA agent.
• "John Carter" (March 9), a live-action film from director Andrew Stanton, who helmed "Wall-E" and "Finding Nemo," with Taylor Kitsch of "Friday Night Lights" as a Confederate who ends up in another world.
• "21 Jump Street" (March 16), starring Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and Ice Cube.
• "The Hunger Games" (March 23), possibly one of the biggest hits of early 2012, with Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth as young people who are forced to fight to the death on live television.
• "Wrath of the Titans" (March 30), starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson and Rosamund Pike, with Worthington playing Perseus, who goes to the underworld to rescue Zeus (Neeson).
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Here are a few more, listed by opening dates, which are subject to change.
Jan. 13
"Contraband." Mark Wahlberg stars in this thriller about drugs and money in Central America.
"Joyful Noise." Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton team up as two choir members who differ on how to win a national championship.
"The Divide." Survivors of a nuclear attack turn against each other as supplies dwindle, with Lauren German and Michael Biehn in starring roles.
Jan. 20
"Underworld: The Awakening." Kate Becksinsale and Michael Ealy star in this sci-fi sequel.
"Red Tails." Bryan Cranston, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard are featured in this tale about African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program.
"Haywire." Steven Soderbergh directs Ewan McGregor, Michael Fassbender and Gina Carano in this tale about a betrayed black ops soldier.
Jan. 27
"One for the Money." Katherine Heigl stars in this comedy as Stephanie Plum, who works at her cousin's bail-bond business and ends up on the trail of a man from her romantic past.
"Man on a Ledge." A police psychologist tries to talk down a man who's threatening to jump from a Manhattan rooftop. Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks and Jamie Bell star.
"The Grey." Liam Neeson and Dermot Mulroney star in this Alaska-set story about an oil drilling team that tries to survive after a plane crash in the wilderness.
Feb. 3
"W.E." This historical drama about King Edward's involvement with Wallis Simpson has been getting middling reviews. Madonna directs.
"Chronicle." Three high school friends gain superpowers and trouble ensues. With Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly and Dane DeHaan.
"Big Miracle." A reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer try to save the whales in Alaska. With Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski.
Feb. 10
"The Vow." Rachel McAdams loses her memory after a car accident, and husband Channing Tatum struggles to win her back.
Feb. 17
"This Means War." CIA operatives fight for the love of the same woman in this romantic comedy. With Chris Pine, Tom Hardy and Reese Witherspoon.
"Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance." Nicolas Cage hops on his motorcycle and battles the devil.
Feb. 24
"Good Deeds." Director Tyler Perry stars, with Thandie Newton and Gabrielle Union.
"Wanderlust." A down-on-their-luck Manhattan couple, Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd, head for a rural free-love commune.
"Gone." Amanda Seyfried and Wes Bentley star in this thriller about kidnappings and serial killers.
March 2
"Dr. Seuss' The Lorax." An animated tale about a 12-year-old boy who's trying to win the girl of his dreams.
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