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2009 Summit Pictures Preview: ‘New Moon,’ ‘Push,’ ‘Knowing,’ ‘The Brothers Bloom,’ ‘Sorority Row,’ ‘Astro Boy,’ More
Submitted by BrianTT on January 5, 2009 - 8:54am
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CHICAGO – Summit Pictures sent over release dates, cast & crew, and synopsis information for their entire 2009 slate and even included a few available images for their upcoming slate.
The 2009 Summit films with available production stills include “Push,” “Knowing,” “Next Day Air,” “The Brothers Bloom,” “Sorority Row,” and “Astro Boy”. 2009 pictures without images released yet but with film information below include “The Hurt Locker,” “Bandslam,” and “New Moon,” the highly anticipated sequel to “Twilight”.
“Push”
Release date: February 6, 2009
Cast: Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, and Djimon Hounsou
Directed by: Paul McGuigan
Written by: David Bourla
Synopsis: A riveting action-thriller, Push burrows deep into the deadly world of psychic espionage where artificially enhanced paranormal operatives have the ability to move objects with their minds, see the future, create new realities and kill without ever touching their victims. Against this setting, a young man (Chris Evans) and a teenage girl (Dakota Fanning) take on a clandestine agency in a race against time that will determine the future of civilization.
“Knowing”
Release date: March 20, 2009
Cast: Nicholas Case, Rose Byrne, and Chandler Canterbury
Directed by: Alex Proyas
Written by: Ryne Douglas Pearson, Richard Kelly, Juliet Snowden, Stiles WHite, Stuart Hazeldine, and Alex Proyas
Synopsis: Academy Award® Winner Nicolas Cage (National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Leaving Las Vegas) stars in KNOWING, a gripping action-thriller of global proportions about a professor who stumbles on terrifying predictions about the future—and sets out to prevent them from coming true. His increasingly desperate efforts take him on a heart-pounding race against time until he finds himself facing the ultimate disaster—and the ultimate sacrifice.
“The Hurt Locker”
Release date: Spring 2009
Cast: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Ralph Fiennes, and Guy Pearce
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
Written by: Mark Boal
Synopsis: When a new sergeant, James, takes over a highly trained bomb disposal team amidst violent conflict, he surprises his two subordinates, Sanborn and Eldridge by recklessly plunging them into a deadly game of urban combat. As the men struggle to control their wild new leader, the city explodes into chaos, and James’ true character reveals itself in a way that will change each man forever.
“Next Day Air”
Release date: May 8, 2009
Cast: Donald Faison, Mike Epps, Wood Harris, Omari Hardwick, Emilio Rivera, Darius McCrary, Cisco Reyes, and Mos Def
Directed by: Benny Boom
Written by: Blair Cobb
Synopsis: Life isn’t going smoothly for Leo Jackson. He still lives at home, he just broke up with his girlfriend and he’s had so many complaints about his sloppy work habits that his own mother is threatening to fire him. But Leo isn’t one to let a few bad breaks ruins his day—as long as he’s got plenty of weed to take his mind off his troubles. But when the wacked-out courier accidentally delivers a box containing 10 kilos of high quality cocaine to the wrong apartment, it sets in motion a hilarious and harrowing chain of events that could cost him his life.
“The Brothers Bloom”
Release date: May 15, 2009 (limited); May 29, 2009 (wide)
Cast: Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rinko Kikuchi, and Robbie Coltrane
Written and Directed by: Rian Johnson
Synopsis: The Brothers Bloom are the best con men in the world, swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. Now they’ve decided to take on one last job - showing a beautiful and eccentric heiress the time of her life with a romantic adventure that takes them around the world.
“Bandslam”
Release date: July 31, 2009
Cast: Alyson Michalka, Vanessa Hudgens, Gaelen Connell, and Lisa Kudrow
Written and Directed by: Todd Graff
Synopsis: When gifted singer-songwriter Charlotte Banksasks new kid in town Will Burton to manage her fledgling rock band, she appears to have just one goal in mind: go head-to-head against her egotistical musician ex-boyfriend at the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands. Against all odds, their band develops a sound all its own with a real shot at success in the contest. When disaster strikes, it’s time for the band to make a choice: Do they admit defeat, or face the music and stand up for what they believe in?
“Sorority Row”
Release date: October 2, 2009
Cast: Briana Evigan, Leah Pipes, Rumer Willis, Jamie Chung, Audrine Partridge, and Carrie Fisher
Directed by: Stewart Hendler
Written by: Josh Stolberg & Peter Goldfinger
Synopsis: When five sorority girls inadvertently cause the murder of one of their sisters in a prank gone wrong, they agree to keep the matter to themselves and never speak of it again, so they can get on with their lives. This proves easier said than done, when after graduation a mysterious killer goes after the five of them and anyone who knows their secret.
“Astro Boy”
Release date: October 23, 2009
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucus, and Donald Sutherland
Directed by: David Bowers
Written by: Timothy Harris
Synopsis: Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist. Powered by positive “blue” energy, Astro Boy is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero.
“New Moon”
Release date: November 20, 2009
Cast: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
Directed by: Chris Weitz
Written by: Melissa Rosenberg
Synopsis: Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.
You can click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through this slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos credited to Summit Pictures.
- AstroBoy: “Astro Boy”.
- Knowing01: Nicolas Cage in “Knowing”.
- Knowing02: Nicolas Cage in “Knowing”.
- Knowing03: Nicolas Cage in “Knowing”.
- Knowing04: Nicolas Cage and Rose Byrne in “Knowing”.
- Knowing05: Poster for “Knowing”.
- NextDayAir: “Next Day Air”.
- Push1: Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning in “Push”.
- Push2: Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning in “Push”.
- Push3: Dakota Fanning and Djimon Hounsou in “Push”.
- Push4: Djimon Hounsou and Camilla Belle in “Push”.
- Push5: Poster for “Push”.
- SororityRow: “Sorority Row”.
- BrothersBloom01_2: Rachel Weisz in “The Brothers Bloom”.
- BrothersBloom02_0: Adrien Brody in “The Brothers Bloom”.
- BrothersBloom03_2: Adrien Brody in “The Brothers Bloom”.
- BrothersBloom04_2: Rachel Weisz in “The Brothers Bloom”.
Read our Taylor Lautner casting story for “New Moon”.Read our Robert Pattinson story on “Parts Per Billion” and “New Moon”.See our high-quality, 28-image “Twilight” slideshow.Read our “Twilight” opening-weekend box-office story.Read our “Twilight” sequel story prior to opening weekend. | By BRIAN TALLERICO |
Steven Strait - as Jacob
Steven Strait - as Jacob Black!!!!! Enough said…….
dont hate..
u know lautner got this.. ya wanna be cant out do him
Taylor Lautner in New Moon
Seriously guys? Despite how many comments you post, no one in the film industry really is going to take that into account. They are going to cast who will make them the most money. Look at it this way: summit is pretty much guaranteed that the “diehard fans,” despite not agreeing with the actor choice, will see the movie. The twilight series’ main appeal to the unfamiliar public is Rpatz, and new moon, as it is, is going to have less of him (as we all know), so they need someone that’s going to grab the attention of people who don’t already know about the story. This may or may not come in the form of Taylor. If they can somehow manage to transform him into a super hot older guy, than sure, it would be a good choice on the summit’s part. If they can’t, well, if i had never of new moon before, I probably wouldn’t be too motivated by the fact that the “main hunk” is a sixteen-year-old playing the role of a twenty-five-year-old.
shutup
this is for ppl to post there opinions and hope that it does have some affect ..that someone may come across the many sites that have petitions in this matter.
New Moon
you all should calm down.
What amazing job did Taylor?
He had like 4, 5 appearens in the whole movie.
He appeared more in promo spots and pictures then in the movie.
Phisicly he cant be Jacob black.
And what about that he deserves the role? Everybody deserves it but some actor have pride, and not like him, crying and beging.
I understand that you all are little 12, or 13 years screaming girls, but the movie must go on like the story does.
And his phisical transformation is a big part of it.
Becouse Jacobs character changes too with his body.
(sorry for my bed english)
Yes, your English, grammar,
Yes, your English, grammar, and knowledge of the Twilight world does seem to be in need of improvement. Clearly, you are unaware of the numerous adult fans of the movie. I’m in my twenties.
I WILL BE EXTREMELY UPSET IF
I WILL BE EXTREMELY UPSET IF TAYLOR LAUTNER DOESNT REMAIN JACOB BLACK
I BELIEVE THAT IF ANY CHARACTERS END UP BEING CHANGED IT SHOULDNT BE ANY OF THE MAIN CHARACTERS, I THINK ALL THE MAIN CHARACTERS DID A GREAT JOB AND FIT PORTRAYED THEIR ROLES PERFECTLY
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ KEEP TAYLOR LAUTNER
Jacob Black
Taylor Lautner wasn’t even in Twilight enough to be missed. If nothing was said by the time New Moon came out no one would even notice or care that Taylor was replaced. And how stupid would it look to those who read New Moon to see Jacob’s played by some one that didn’t fit the description as Jacob in the book. Taylor may have fit the description good for the whole 10 min’s he was seen in Twilight But he would not fit a good charter for Jacob in New Moon due to his size now. It doesn’t matter how hard he worked he doesn’t fit the description than he should play the role. Why is everyone making a big deal over nothing?!?
How about we all just be excited that New Moon is coming out!
Character Descriptions
There’s 2 or 3 Cullen characters that don’t fit their descriptions in the books. Should they be replaced?
I don’tknow who 2 or 3
I don’tknow who 2 or 3 cullen you said don’t fit with the descriptions, but I’m sure that nikky reed as rosalie is one of them, I used to imagine rosalie as a tiny model, really slim and tall..but now, all of us think in her when is about rosalie, now she shouldn’t be replaced, as Taylor,I imagine Jacob like him, but I don’t know..