THE HOBBIT:An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit is an upcoming film series consisting of three epic fantasy-adventure films directed, co-written and produced by Peter Jackson and based on J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel of the same name. The films are, by subtitle, An Unexpected Journey (2012), The Desolation of Smaug (2013) and There and Back Again (2014).

The series will act as a prequel trilogy to Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy and will star Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug, as well as several actors who will reprise their roles from The Lord of the Rings, including Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Ian Holm, Elijah Wood, and Orlando Bloom. Also returning for the production are a significant part of the production crew: among others, co-writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, illustrators John Howe and Alan Lee, art director Dan Hennah, and cinematographer Andrew Lesnie. As with the original trilogy, props will generally be crafted by Weta Workshop and visual effects managed by Weta Digital. Additionally, composer Howard Shore, who wrote the score for The Lord of the Rings, has confirmed his involvement in the first two parts of the film project.

Director: Peter Jackson

Stars: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage

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LOOPER

Looper is a 2012 American science fiction action film written and directed by Rian Johnson with a time travel plot. The film stars Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Emily Blunt. Filming began in Louisiana on January 24, 2011. It has been selected to be the opening film of the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. The film is set to be released in Australia on September 27, 2012, and in North America and the United Kingdom on September 28, 2012.

In 2072, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent 30 years into the past, where a hired gun awaits. Someone like Joe, who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by transporting back Joe's future self.

IMDB mark: 8,5/10

Director: Rian Johnson

Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt

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RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION

Resident Evil: Retribution is a 2012 science fiction thriller film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. It is the fifth installment in the Resident Evil film series, based on the Capcom survival horror video game series Resident Evil, and the third to be directed by Anderson. The film has many returning actors and characters, along with new characters from the video game not featured in the previous films. Filming took place from October to December 2011 for a scheduled release date of September 14, 2012. The film will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D, as well as 2D.

Alice fights alongside a resistance movement in the continuing battle against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead.

IMDB mark:7.0/10

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson

Stars: Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Michelle Rodriguez

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THE MASTER

The Master is a drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Paul Thomas Anderson. It was given the green-light in May 2011, and began filming in June 2011. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Laura Dern.

The Master is scheduled for release on September 14, 2012 by The Weinstein Company in the United States and Canada. The film will have its premiere at the 69th Venice International Film Festival in September 2012.

A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.

IMDB mark: 8.6/10

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams

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