District 9 - Directed by Neill Blomkamp
Starring: Sharlto Copley, David James
From IMDB: An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly find a kindred spirit in a government agent that is exposed to their biotechnology.
Release: August 14, 2009
9 - Directed by Shane Acker
Starring: Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly
From IMDB: When 9 (voice of Elijah Wood) first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world where all humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good. They must take the offensive if they are to survive, and they must discover why the machines want to destroy them in the first place. As they'll soon come to learn, the very future of civilization may depend on them.
Release: September 9, 2009
Where the Wild Things Are - Directed by Spike Jonze
Starring: Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo, James Gandolfini
From IMDB: An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world--a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler.
Release: October 16, 2009
Fantastic Mr. Fox - Directed by Wes Anderson
Starring: Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Willem Dafoe, Jason Schwartzman, Anjelica Huston
From IMDB: Angry farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with a sly fox, look to get rid of their opponent and his family.
Release: November 13, 2009
World's Greatest Dad - Directed by Bob Goldthwait
Starring: Robin Williams
From IMDB: Lance is a high school teacher who protects his family from shame following the embarrassing accidental death of his son. Lance writes a fake suicide note to cover up the death, but without permission the note is published and becomes an unexpected hit. Keen to be a successful author, Lance produces an entire journal which he passes off as his son's.
Release: No release date set
Funny People - Directed by Judd Apatow
Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, Sarah Silverman, Norm MacDonald
From IMDB: George is a very successful stand up comedian who learns that he has an untreatable blood disorder and is given less than a year to live. Ira is a struggling up-and-coming stand up comedian who works at a deli and has yet to figure out his onstage persona. One night, these two perform at the same club and George takes notice of Ira. George hires Ira to be his semi-personal assistant as well as his friend.
Release: July 31, 2009
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