Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Trailer Park Tuesdays: Dogfights and Civil Rights in the First Trailer for 'Red Tails' (VIDEO)

It's been a long time coming since George Lucas first started developing 'Red Tails' back in 1988, and now that we've finally gotten a hold of the first trailer, we can hardly believe it's finally happening. But regardless of how the final product comes out on January 20, 2012, we're just happy to see Cuba Gooding Jr. get himself a role that isn't going straight to DVD, So go right ahead and check out the first look at 'Red Tails' for yourselves along with the rest of the big trailers that came out this past week. 'Red Tails' What's it about?: The long-awaited, George Lucas-produced story of the Tuskegee Airmen during WWII. Who's in it?: Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, and Bryan Cranston, among others. Directed by Anthony Hemingway, written by John Ridley. When does it come out?: January 20, 2012. What do we think of the trailer?: Awfully inspirational, definitely has potential, and Cuba Gooding Jr. could definitely use a comeback. What do you think of the 'Red Tails' trailer?Looking good.Looking lame.Vote 'Margin Call' What's it about?: A dramatic thriller about some of the key players behind the US financial crisis of 2008. Who's in it?: Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Zachary Quinto, Penn Badgley, Simon Baker, Mary McDonnell, Demi Moore, and Stanley Tucci, among others. Written and directed by J.C. Chandor. When does it come out?: October 21, 2011. What do we think of the trailer?: We loved 2010's 'Inside Job,' so this looks like it's right up our alley. What do you think of the 'Margin Call' trailer?Looking good.Looking lame.Vote 'New Year's Eve' What's it about?: Lots of different people falling in love on December 31st. It's like 'Valentine's Day,' but on New Year's. Who's in it?: Ashton Kutcher, Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Carla Gugino, Zac Efron, Abigail Breslin, Sofia Vergara, Jessica Biel, Alyssa Milano, Lea Michele, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hilary Swank, Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry, Jon Bon Jovi, Sienna Miller, John Lithgow, Frankie Muniz, Ice Cube, John Stamos, Til Schweiger, Ludacris, Ryan Seacrest, and Seth Meyers, among others. Directed by Garry Marshall, written by Katherine Fugate When does it come out?: December 9, 2011. What do we think of the trailer?: Cute, even though it's already been done. What do you think of the 'New Year's Eve' trailer?Looking good.Looking lame.Vote 'Battleship' What's it about?: A hotshot Naval Captain has to grow up fast and put his skills to the test when his fleet encounters an alien ship during routine drill. Based on the board game of the same name. Who's in it?: Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Brooklyn Decker, Alexander Skarsgard, Josh Pence, and Rihanna, among others. Directed by Peter Berg, written by Erich Hoeber and Jon Hoeber. When does it come out?: May 18, 2012. What do we think of the trailer?: Stupid as they come. What do you think of the 'Battleship' trailer?Looking good.Looking lame.Vote 'The Ides of March' What's it about?: A promising staff member for an up-and-coming presidential candidate begins questioning his loyalty and values when given the chance to headline his own candidacy. Who's in it?: George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, among others. Directed by George Clooney, written by George Clooney and Grant Heslov. When does it come out?: October 14, 2011. What do we think of the trailer?: Oscar-worthy. What do you think of 'The Ides of March' trailer?Looking good.Looking lame.Vote 'Tower Heist' What's it about?: The staff who work for a billionaire's tower in New York find themselves a whole lot poorer when they fall victim to their employer's ponzi scheme. Pissed off and out of work, they decide to hire the services of an ex-con and break into the billionaire's safe as payback. Who's in it?: Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck, Alan Alda, Matthew Broderick, Tea Leoni, Michael Pena, Gabourey Sidibe, and Judd Hirsch, among others. Directed by Brett Ratner, written by Ted Griffin and Jeff Nathanson. When does it come out?: November 4, 2011. What do we think of the trailer?: Didn't laugh once, would be shocked if this ends up being the movie that revives Murphy's career. What do you think of the 'Tower Heist' trailer?Looking good.Looking lame.Vote 'Pearl Jam Twenty' What's it about?: A behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling Pearl Jam's 20-year anniversary as a band. Who's in it?: Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, and the various members of Pearl Jam, among others. Written and directed by Cameron Crowe. When does it come out?: It's hitting theaters for a one-night-only event on September 20, then playing a week-long run on September 23. What do we think of the trailer?: Totally awesome and insanely comprehensive. What's not to love about Pearl Jam? What do you think of the 'Pearl Jam Twenty' trailer?Looking good.Looking lame.Vote So which movie are you most excited for? Photos courtesy of Universal Pictures and Warner Bros.

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