Even though “Summer Blockbuster” movies have come and gone, it does not mean that the time for movies is over. Here are some films that may catch your eyes for the upcoming fall season.
“Hotel Transylvania 2” comes out September 25. It is the sequel to the 2012 children’s film. Returning cast include Andy Samberg and Selena Gomez as well as Adam Sandler voicing Dracula. In the film, Dracula has opened his hotel to both humans and monsters, but he has fears that his grandson, Dennis, voiced by Asher Blinkoff, is not showing any signs of vampirism. This drives Dracula to call on help from his friends, which include Frankenstein, voiced by Kevin James, to put Dennis through “monster boot camp”. Genndy Tartakovsky, the creator of “Dexter’s Laboratory and Samurai Jack”, directs the film, it is rated PG.
“The Martian” premieres on October 2. Matt Damon stars as the titular Martian, Mark Watney, an astronaut who is accidentally stranded on Mars after a freak storm, causes his crew to leave the planet. While making the best with what he has, Watney is able to make contact with NASA, which works tirelessly to bring him back. The film co-stars Kate Mara, Donald Glover, Kristen Wiig and Jeff Daniels, directed by Ridley Scott. The movie is rated PG-13.
“Pan” will be released on October 9, starring newcomer, Levi Miller as the boy who would become Peter Pan. Spirited away to Never Land, Pan befriends Tiger lily, played by Rooney Mara, and others, while battling the likes of Blackbeard, played by Hugh Jackman of “X-men” fame. The film is directed by Joe Wright and is rated PG.
“Scouts Guide To the Zombie Apocalypse” will be released just in time for Halloween on October 30. This horror comedy stars Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, as one of three boy scouts who go on a camping trip together only to discover the next day that a zombie outbreak has reached their city. Together, the three friends have to use whatever they can to save their town. Blake Anderson of “Workaholics,” Cloris Leachman and David Koechner co-star, and is directed by Christopher Landon. This film is rated R.
“Spectre” is the much anticipated James Bond film. Daniel Craig returns as the secret agent who, following a message directly for him, goes on a hunt to uncover the sinister truth behind Spectre, an evil organization that has been his on and off adversary since the beginning of the Bond franchise. Christoph Waltz, Monica Bellucci and wrestler Dave Bautista co-star and the film is directed by Sam Mendes. The film is rated PG-13.
“Hunger Games” will come out on November 20. Based on the young adult novels by Suzanne Collins, “Mockingjay,” starts where part one left off as Katniss, played by Jennifer Lawrence, is given the title of Mockingjay, which is a symbol of hope and rebellion. Katniss uses this title to lead a revolution, with the rest of district 13, against the oppressive Capital. Julianne Moore, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman co-star. The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, who previously worked on earlier Hunger Games movies “Mockingjay part 1” and “Catching Fire.” The movie is rated PG-13.
Jimaur Calhoun
Arts & Entertainment Editor