The Champions (CHMPN)

The Champions

(CHMPN)

IPOed Mar 17, 2009 @ H$25.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA 2010
Release Pattern Wide
Directed by TBA
Starring Tom Cruise (Valkyrie, Lions for Lambs)
Genre Thriller
Studio United Artists
Written by Christopher McQuarrie (Valkyrie, The Usual Suspects)

About Tom Cruise as one of many super-powered government agents. Christopher McQuarrie adapts the script based on the 1960's British television series and co-produces with Guillermo del Toro.

My 5 cents Tom needs to decide which of his many projects on his plate will be next!

Recommendation Despite what films next for Tom, $25 of pop is pretty good for a star like him. Buy

Blink (BLINK)

Blink

(BLINK)

IPOed Mar 17, 2009 @ H$25.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA
Release Pattern Wide?
Directed by Stephen Gaghan (Syriana, Abandon)
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio (Revolutionary Road, Blood Diamond)
Genre Drama

Studio Universal Pictures
Written by

About the popular nonfiction book Blink. Malcolm Gladwell’s book is an engaging look at how people make choices.

My 5 cents Not too much available on this project except both star and director have bigger films they are working on.

Recommendation Short, I know its a bold move but Leo's dramas don't make much hsx money as they tend to go through the indie route around oscar time.

A Couple of Cops (2COPS)

A Couple of Cops
(2COPS)

IPOed Mar 16, 2009 @ H$30.00
Status Development
Release Date Jan 29, 2010
Release Pattern Wide
Directed by Kevin Smith (Zack & Miri, Jay & Silent Bob)
Starring Bruce Willis (Live free or die hard, Grindhouse) & Tracy Morgan (Tvs 30 Rock, First Sunday)
Genre Action / Comedy
Studio Warner Bros.
Written by Robb and Marc Cullen (debut)

About Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan are A Couple of Cops. The comedy is about a pair of detectives looking for a stolen baseball card and a Mexican beauty while getting caught up with gangsters.

My 5 cents Alongside todays other buddy cop flick this looks b-grade. Kevin Smith should give it credibility but his box office results speak for itself. A release date does give it some weight, but a stolen baseball card? sounds more like a made for tv/nickelodeon movie.

Recommendation Short, remember showtime?

The B Team (BTEAM)

The B Team

(BTEAM)

IPOed Mar 16, 2009 @ H$40.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA 2011
Release Pattern Wide
Directed by Adam McKay (Anchor Man, Step Brothers)
Starring Mark Wahlberg (Max Payne, The Departed) & Will Ferrell (Step Brothers, Semi-Pro)

Genre Action / Comedy
Studio Sony
Written by Adam McKay (Talladega Nights) & Chris Henchy (Land of the Lost)

About Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg team up for the buddy-cop comedy The B Team.

My 5 cents Bad ass meets goofy clown, Wahlberg can slip into this role as many of his action films he's played the law however it may be more of a challenge for Ferrell, neither less a funny one at that!

Recommendation Putting my love of both actors aside and being professional I'd say BUY BUY BUY. BUY BUY BUY

Lost Planet LSTPL

Lost Planet
(LSTPL)

IPOed March 14, 2009 @ H$40.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA 2010?
Release Pattern Wide
Directed by TBA
Starring Byung-hun Lee (G.I. Joe, Three Extremes)
Genre Action/Adventure
Studio Warner Bros.
Written by David Hayter (X-Men, Watchmen)

About The popular Capcom video game Lost Planet will be adapted into a film budgeted for $150-200 million. The action adventure centers on Wayne Holden and his mission at a secret military compound on a remote island. Byung-hun Lee played the character in the game.

My 5 cents The game itself hasn't got that big of a following compared to the likes of Halo or Warcraft etc, Lee is very unknown but has Warner's and a good scribe on deck. Plus that 200 mil budget tag and a possible 2010 release?

Recommendation Short, not confident either way. Really not sure how players will play it, some lesser known Saturday Ipos have been dropping lately should follow trend, can't really see it making to much if any increase on first day on exchange.

Dead Snow DSNOW

Dead Snow
(DSNOW)

IPOed March 13, 2009 @ H$3.00
Status Wrap
Release Date TBA 2009
Release Pattern Ltd

Directed by Tommy Wirkola
Starring Charlotte Frogner, Ørjan Gamst, Stig Frode Henriksen
Genre Horror
Studio IFC Films
Written by Tommy Wirkola & Stig Frode Henriksen

About What's worse than Nazis? Zombie Nazis! The horror film Dead Snow centers on eight medical students who go on a ski vacation and are attacked by crazed Nazi zombies.. IFC picked up the film at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

My 5 cents Norwegian, noo way

Recommendation Short

Friday the 13th II FRI12

Friday the 13th II
(FRI12)

IPOed March 13, 2009 @ H$40.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA 2o11
Release Pattern Wide
Directed by TBA
Starring Derek Mears (Friday the 13th remake, The Hills have eyes II remake)
Genre Horror
Studio New Line
Written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (Friday the 13th remake, Spyhunter)

About New Line and Platinum Dunes are working on a sequel to the reboot of Friday the 13th. The film will be a new story that follow up on the remake, rather than any of the previous sequels.

My 5 cents Remake adjusted to H$99.46, then delisted at H$63.29

Recommendation Buy

Super Capers (SCAPR)

Super Capers
(SCAPR)

IPOed Mar 12, 2009 @ H$2.00
Status Release
Release Date 03/20/2009
Release Pattern Ltd
Written & directed by Ray Griggs (debut)
Starring Michael Rooker, Christine Lankin, Danielle Harris, Tommy "Tiny" Lister, Clint Howard.
Genre Comedy / Action
Studio Roadside Attractions

About The action comedy Super Capers stars Justin Whalin as a man named Ed Gruberman who has no superpowers but wants to be a superhero. He joins a team of misfits to stop a criminal mastermind. Gruberman has to travel back in time to uncover a plot involving gold bullion and keep the mastermind from destroying everything

My 5 cents At $2 it looks like a steal, cameos incl Adam West, Tom Sizemore, Chris Owen but Distributor Roadside is the downside. Sounds like a teen version of Special which made 6k earlier this year...

Recommendation Buy, be prepaid to flip after first weekend numbers come in...

September Issue (SEPIS)

September Issue
(SEPIS)

IPOed Mar 12, 2009 @ H$2.00
Status Wrapped
Release Date 09/30/2009
Release Pattern LTD
Written & directed by R.L. Cutler
Genre Documentary
Studio Roadside Attractions

About The documentary September Issue centers on the September 2007 issue of ‘Vogue’ magazine, the largest issue of a magazine ever published. The documentary follows fire-breathing editor Anna Wintour as she and her staff put the issue together

My 5 cents Sounds like the real Devil wears Prada meets The Hills..... Can't see too much intrest from guys.

Recommendation Short.

Bob Marley Documentary aka Marley (BMRLY)

Bob Marley Documentary aka Marley
(BMRLY)

IPOed Mar 12, 2009 @ H$4.00
Status Production
Release Date 02/06/2010 Bob's Birthday
Release Pattern Ltd
Directed by Jonathan Demme (Rachel Getting Married, Neil Young: Heart of Gold)
Genre Documentary
Studio TBA

About Jonathan Demme directs a documentary about the life of the late Bob Marley, the Jamaican singer who popularized reggae music worldwide. The film has the blessing of the Marley family and aims to be release on February 6th, 2010, Marley’s 65th birthday.

My 5 cents An established director who's dabbled in music features before with Heart of Gold which grossed just under 2 mil at US box office in 2006. Bob has a legion of fans but bio-docos are hard sells.

Recommendation Short, however with a tie in release date and production in the works it has potential.

Nowhere Boy (NWBOY)

Nowhere Boy
(NWBOY)

IPOed Mar 11, 2009 @ H$8.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA 2010
Release Pattern Ltd
Directed by Sam Taylor Wood
Starring Kristin Scott Thomas (Confessions of a Shopaholic, Tell no one) & Aaron Johnson (Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dummy)
Genre Drama/Biographical
Studio TBA
Written by Matt Greenhalph (Control)

About Nowhere Boy centers on the early life of John Lennon growing up with aunt and uncle Mimi and George Smith. Aaron Johnson stars as Lennon while Kristin Scott Thomas plays the aunt. The film is based on a book written by Lennon’s younger half sister Julia Baird

My 5 cents Like with Bonny & Clyde ipoing today, this project again has little known lead actor and director. It has an limited feel to it and am very surprised Thomas can command and $8 IPO.

Recommendation Short

The Story of Bonnie and Clyde (BNCLD)

The Story of Bonnie and Clyde
(BNCLD)

IPOed Mar 11, 2009 @ H$16.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA 2010
Release Pattern Wide?
Written & directed by Tonya S. Holly
Starring Hilary Duff (Cheaper by the dozen, Material Girls) & Kevin Zegers (The Jane Austin Book Club, It's a boy/girl thing)
Genre Romance, Action, Crime, Drama
Studio TBA

About The Story of Bonnie and Clyde stars Hilary Duff and Kevin Zegers as the bank-robbing duo of the 1930s. The Depression-era couple roamed the countryside robbing banks, causing mayhem and capturing the public’s imagination. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway starred in a 1967 version

My 5 cents This has gotten alot of bad press over the casting of tween Hilary in the title role when she hasn't yet stepped outside her romcom roles. Add a unknown Clyde and director, this doesn't look good at all in most eyes.

Recommendation This could of worked if it was a kiddie version which it is not, therefore short.

The Chaser (TCHSR)

The Chaser
(TCHSR)

IPOed Mar 10, 2009 @ H$2.00
Status Wrapped
Release Date TBA 2009
Release Pattern LTD
Directed by Hong-jin Na (Debut)
Starring Yung-seok Kim, Jung-woo Ha & Yeong-hie Seo
Genre Action / Thriller / Drama
Studio IFC Films
Written by Won-Chan Hong & Shinho Lee

About The Chaser stars Yung-seok Kim as a detective turned pimp who is in trouble when his girls start disappearing without a trace. Hong-jin Na directed with a script from Won-Chan Hong and Shinho Lee. The South Korean film was acquired by IFC Film at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and has been optioned for an American remake.


My 5 cents Disturbing themes, graphic violence of course once Americanized it will look like my little pony so see it in its glory now.

Recommendation Buy, there will be word of mouth regarding this film, good and bad either way...

The Good The Bad The Weird (TGTBW)

The Good The Bad The Weird
(TGTBW)

IPOed Mar 10, 2009 @ H$2.00
Status Wrapped
Release Date TBA 2009
Release Pattern LTD
Directed by Ji-woon Kim (3 Extremes II, A Bittersweet Life)
Starring Byung-hun Lee (Hero, G.I. Joe), Kang-ho Song (Lady Vengeance, The Host) & Woo-sung Jung (The Restless)
Genre Adventure / Western
Studio IFC Films
Written by Ji-woon Kim (The Uninvited) & Min-suk Kim (Debut)

About The South Korean film is a spaghetti Western set during WWII. Three men are hunting for a treasure and whoever finds it first, gets to keep it. Also in the mix are Mongolians bandits, the Japanese army and the Korean independence army.

My 5 cents A big scale violent and funny western from Korea, meant to be seen on the big screen yet will end up finding its US audience on DVD like so many good foreign films, pitty.

Recommendation Pass, or short, wait for a release date so I doesn't just become another filler in your port.

Why Did I Get Married Too (WDIG2)

Why Did I Get Married Too

(WDIG2)

IPOed Mar 9, 2009 @ H$35.00
Status Development
Release Date 4/10/12 (Easter Weekend)
Release Pattern Wide
Written & directed by Tyler Perry (Why Did I Get Married, Daddy’s Little Girls)

Starring Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba, Richard T. Jones, Tyler Perry and Michael Jai White
Genre Romance / Comedy
Studio Lionsgate

About Tyler Perry will make a sequel to his romantic comedy Why Did I Get Married. Most of the cast will reprise their roles for Why Did I Get Married Too.

My 5 cents The first one has currently hit dvds shelves, meanwhile Madea goes to Jail recently scored at the box office which boasts well for market awareness or is it saturation? Perry fans don't seem to slowing down therefore lionsgate are pushing another two projects within the year. April release? Perry has owned the month of February for the past five years, but with today's other Perry IPO being released in September perhaps Lionsgate want to spread them out?

Recommendation Its a sequel with the same cast reuniting and has a release date. WDIG2 is a little cheapper than Perry's previous IPOs WDIGM $30 TFTPT $25 MBRWN $30. Buy

I Can Do Bad All By Myself (ICDBA)

I Can Do Bad All By Myself
(ICDBA)

IPOed Mar 9, 2009 @ H$45.00
Status Production
Release Date 9/11/09
Release Pattern Wide
Written & directed by Tyler Perry (Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea's Family Reunion)
Starring Tyler Perry (Madea Goes to Jail, Why Did I Get Married?) & Taraji P. Henson (Not Easily Broken, Curious Case of Benjamin Button)
Genre Comedy
Studio Lionsgate

About Tyler Perry brings his very first stage effort I Can Do Bad All By Myself to the screen. Madea the beloved granny falls ill and is looked after by her family. It soon becomes clear that her family has more problems and she’s the one who has to care for them. This story was actually the first to feature Madea.


My 5 cents Like it or not, Madea's gold at the box office and is no longer a secret like with diary back in 05 which grossed 50 mil followed up with reunion in 06 with 60 mil. Madea was bigger than ever this year with Jail which is on target for 100 mil. Sept is normally a dumping ground and last year Perry's family that preys (which was released same weekend as this) was overestimated by hsx public. Perrys stocks normally halt around $50-60.00 his bond is at $50.00 and the stock in question is $45...

Recommendation Players should buy into it as its current at the moment, and Henson is coming off an oscar nom. BUY

Inception (INCPT)

Inception

INCPT

IPOed Mar 7, 2009 @ H$50.00
Status Development
Release Date July 16, 2010
Release Pattern WIDE
Written & directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Memento)
Starring TBA ******Leonardo DiCaprio added before stock was active*********
Genre Sci-Fi, Action
Studio Warner Bros.

About The sci-fi actioner Inception is set within the constructs of the mind.

My 5 cents Warner, Nolan, Summer Release

Recommendation Buy, pricey at H$50 but most HSX liked TDK therefore they should invest in it's director no mater what he did next.

******Leo starring, still H$50, STRONG BUY**************

Hot Tub Time Machine (HOTUB)

Hot Tub Time Machine
HOTUB

IPOed Mar 6, 2009 @ H$18.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA 2010
Release Pattern Wide?
Directed by Steve Pink (Accepted)
Starring John Cusack (Martian Kid), Rob Corddry (Heartbreak Kid), Clark Duke (Sex Drive) and Craig Robinson (Zack & Miri)
Genre Comedy
Studio MGM
Written by Josh Heald & John Morris (Sex Drive)

About Buddies who decide to revisit their past days as womanizers. After spending an evening of drinking (redbulls & vodka), they travel back in time in a hot tub to rediscover their mojo.

My 5 cents It sounds interesting, some old school in there but lesser talent. Thought accepted was good and look forward to how director Pink takes on an older cast. Undecided on Corddry loathed him in H&K escape, but funny in Heartbreak Kid love Robinson who's hot at the moment - known to most as Darryl from the office.

Recommendation $18 still steep, both MGM and Cusack need a hit and I don't think this will be one, Short.

Get Low (GETLO)

Get Low

GETLO

IPOed Mar 6, 2009 @ H$8.00
Status Production
Release Date TBA 2009
Release Pattern ? Mod?
Directed by Aaron Schneider
Starring Robert Duvall (We own the night), Sissy Spacek (North Country), Bill Murray (City of Ember) & Lucas Black (Friday Night Lights)
Genre Drama/Biographical
Studio TBA
Written by C. Gaby Mitchell (Blood Diamond) & Chris Provenzano

About Tells the true life story of Felix 'Bush' Benzeale, who lived a reclusive life in early 20th Century Tennessee. One of his most well known acts was to plan and participate in his own funeral while he was alive.

My 5 cents Tricky ipo this one, on one hand it should be released this year and has a quality cast on the other the director hasn't really done much and these stories normally are limited/indy releases.

Recommendation Short, I'd suggest waiting for a release date and distributor.

Pete Smalls Is Dead (PETSD)

Pete Smalls is Dead

PETSD

IPOed Mar 5, 2009 @ H$8.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA 2010
Release Pattern Ltd/Mod?
Directed by Alexander Rockwell
Starring Steve Buscemi (Igor), Peter Dinklage (Death at a Funeral), Sam Rockwell (Choke) and Luiz Guzman (Nothing like the holidays)
Genre Comedy
Studio TBA
Written by Alexander Rockwell?

About follows a guy down on his luck whose dog has been taken hostage by loan sharks. When he goes to Los Angeles to attend the funeral of his friend Pete Smalls, it lead to a comedic series of events where he finds himself and who his friends really are.

My 5 cents The cast is very indy looking which doesn't bode well for a wide release, the director also is unknown.

Recommendation Short.

The Drop-Out (DROPO)

The Drop-Out
DROPO

IPOed Mar 5, 2009 @ H$12.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA 2010
Release Pattern Wide
Written & directed by Ricky Blitt (directorial debut, the Ringer writer)
Starring Johnny Knoxville (Jackass, The Ringer) & Cher (Splash)
Genre Comedy
Studio TBA

About Knoxville plays a 35-year-old student for life who moves in with his 62-year-old neighbor played by Cher.

My 5 cents Very weird pairing but I guess that's what they were after? Knoxville fans (me) would cringe at the sight of Cher and vice versa for cheer fans. Should get press for Cher's comeback to films, and Knoxville has a a couple of hits at the box. Van Wilder meets Driving Miss Daisy?

Recommendation buy, pretty cheap for something that should go wide...

Jane Eyre (JEYRE)

Jane Eyre
JEYRE

IPOed March 4, 2009 @ H$15.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA 2009?
Release Pattern Mod? Wide?
Directed by TBA
Starring Ellen Page (Juno, Hard Candy)
Genre Drama
Studio Miramax
Written by Moira Buffini

About Ellen Page will play one of English literature’s most famous heroine Jane Eyre. The governess softens up her boorish employer, Mr. Rochester. The classic Charlotte Bronte novel is adapted Moira Buffini. The film is developed by BBC Films and Miramax.

My 5 cents You wouldn't want to bank on Juno right now until some more is known about the project, Miramax is a bonus.

Recommendation Pass, Short till news and possible start date

Wuthering Heights (WUTHT)

Wuthering Heights
WUTHT

IPOed Mar 4, 2009 @ H$15.00
Status Development
Release Date TBA 2010
Release Pattern Mod? Wide?
Directed by Peter Webber (Hanniball Rising, Girl with a the Pearl Earing)
Starring Abbie Cornish (Elizabeth: The Golden Age) & Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds)
Genre Romance
Studio TBA
Written by Olivia Hetreed (Girl with a Pearl Earing, Candy)

About The latest adaptation of Wuthering Heights stars Abbie Cornish as Catherine Earnshaw and Michael Fassbender as Heathcliff. The Emily Bronte classic centers on orphaned child Heathcliff who is adopted by the Earnshaw family. His intense love affair with the daughter Catherine becomes one of the most well known love stories of literature.

My 5 cents Two no names one well known story. $15 bucks, pleaaasssseee

Recommendation Short