First trailer for the Ferrell and Galifianakis political comedy The Campaign

With politics firmly on the minds of US citizens this year, The Campaign is presumably aiming for some box office heat in light of the national debate on just about everything.

But don’t expect an incisive highbrow satire – if the trailer’s anything to go by, it looks like a more violent Step Brothers than In The Loop 2.

Watch the trailer for The Campaign now:

With Ferrell doing his patented smarm-and-charm offensive, and Galifianakis wheeling out a mildly camp oddball, they’re not a million miles away from some off-screen politicos, although we're betting none of them ever punched a baby...

The Campaign is directed by Jay Roach, and opens on 28 September 2012.

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First official look at Scarlett Johansson in Under The Skin

Sexy Beast director Jonathan Glazer hasn’t released a feature since 2004’s Birth. But with his latest movie now in post-production, he’s hoping to get Under the Skin of viewers once more...

Above is our first official look at Scarlett Johansson, who stars as a man-eating alien disguised as a beautiful woman - a role that will give Natasha Henstridge a run for her money as cinema’s most desirable space invader.

"OK, yes I do play an alien who is wearing my own skin. But it's actually not a science-fiction film; it's sort of a film that asks existential questions and much more complex than the logline," said Johansson in a recent interview.

Sounds like Species by way of Sartre.

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ParaNorman Poster: World exclusive first look

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ParaNorman had our hearts from its very first trailer, so we're really excited to be able to reveal the world exclusive first look at the UK poster.

Headed for our shores on 14 September, this stop-motion Shaun Of The Dead-alike follows young Norman as he attempts to save his school pals (and himself!) from the advancing hoardes of a zombie invasion.

The UK poster emphasises the action, landing us face-first into a car chase in progress; you can practically hear the the screams, screeches and undead groans. 

But look closely and you'll see a nice bit of character work too - while everyone else around him has a face contorted with terror, little Norman has a calm, confident air of a true hero. 

We really can't wait for this one. Check out the poster below, watch the trailer above, and tell us what you think!

[Click on the poster to see it in hi-res]

ParaNorman is in cinemas from 14 September.

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First promo posters for Sin City 2 and Machete Kills

Sin City 2 and Machete Kills, the forthcoming projects from Robert Rodriguez, have both released their first promotional material in the form of a pair of cool new teaser posters.

First up, we have the one-sheet for Machete Kills, which harks back to the film's grindhouse origins with a scuzzy, peeling image spattered with blood and miscellaneous grime. You can just picture it hanging outside a dingy fleapit cinema, giving passing gorehounds the come-on...

The poster for Sin City 2 is a far more stylish affair, making great play of the film's A Dame To Kill For subtitle, alongside a host of visual cues reminiscent of the first film. Monochrome background... check. Flash of blood-red foreground colouring... check. Driving rain... check.

Machete Kills will be the first to film, with Rodriguez having added a number of new cast members in recent weeks including Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard and Michelle Rodriguez. Oh, and then there's Mel Gibson, of course. Sin City 2 will come along shortly after, although Rodriguez has suggested he could delegate some filming on Machete, should he need to make his schedule work.

Both films are expected to arrive in 2013. In the meantime, you can feast your eyes upon both posters, below...

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First look at Louis Leterrier's Now You See Me

Now You See Me, the upcoming crime caper from Louis Leterrier, has revealed a first official still in which Isla Fisher attempts to complete an underwater escape act as part of a magic performance.

The film will follow the exploits of a team of illusionists who stage their performances as cover-ups for a series of daring bank heists, showering their lucky audiences with their ill-gotten gains as they attempt to stay one step ahead of the law.

Speaking of the law, they're none too happy about being repeatedly shown up by this troupe of magical thieves, and it isn't long before a crack team of FBI agents is dispatched to put a stop to their antics.

Fisher is part of a remarkably starry cast, with Morgan Freeman, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo and Michael Caine among the big names on show. An impressive array of talent, although it's hardly surprising that the gorgeous Ms. Fisher takes centre stage in this first image!

Written by Boaz Yakin and Edward Ricourt, Now You See Me will open in the UK on 25 January 2013. We're hoping for a cross between The Prestige and Ocean's Eleven from this one…

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First full trailer for The Expendables 2: watch now

The Expendables 2 has released a first full-length trailer, and if it's guns, explosions and unbelievably cheesy one-liners you're after, you won't be disappointed.

The new trailer makes a brief nod to a plot in the most cursory of fashions (some nonsense about Jean-Claude Van Damme wanting to get his hands on enough plutonium to send the planet up in smoke) before getting on to the serious business of blowing shit up.

Explosions aside, there are also a hefty amount of one-liners to digest, with Jason Statham bagging himself the pick of the bunch. We won't spoil any of them for you, as a couple need to be heard to be believed…

Take a look at the new trailer below…



That's right, you did indeed hear Jason Statham quip, "I now pronounce you man and knife!" And that was Arnie, rolling out a variation of "I'll be back," for the umpteenth time. And yes, it was all rather awesome wasn't it?

Granted, this one isn't going to win any prizes for subtlety, but as full-blown, knuckle-headed entertainment goes, it looks to tick all the boxes. The Expendables 2 opens in the UK on 17 August 2012. Lock and load…

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First official images of Frankenweenie posted online

 What do you do if you're a Tim Burton character and your dog dies? You reanimate it, of course - and the first official images of Victor Frankenstein doing just that to his pet Sparky have appeared online.  Burton told Entertainment Weekly, which published the images of the stop-motion animation Frankenweenie, that the film is about the enduring story of a child and his first pet.  “It just tries to keep that idea of a very, simple pure relationship. Mix that with the Frankenstein myth and it causes problems,” he said.   “It has its good side and repercussions,” Burton added. “Ultimately, we try to go with the slightly more positive aspects of keeping that relationship going.”   Burton lost his job at Disney for making a live-action short of the same material in 1984. However, that film helped open doors for his career as a director.  “I don’t know, they got freaked out or something, but they still allowed me to make the film. Even though I was frustrated about the release - or not release of it - it was still a great experience, and did a lot for me, so I couldn’t really complain,” Burton said.  Frankenweenie opens 5 October 2012. 

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