Universal Pictures 2008 Fall/Holiday Sneak Preview

Universal Pictures has released their slate of 2008 fall/holiday movie releases including Flash of Genius, The Express, The Changeling, Role Models, Frost/Nixon and The Tale of Despereaux.

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Flash of Genius - October 3rd

Based on the true story of college professor and part-time inventor Robert Kearns' (Greg Kinnear) long battle with the U.S. automobile industry, the film tells the tale of one man whose fight to receive recognition for his ingenuity would come at a heavy price. But this determined engineer refused to be silenced, and he took on the corporate titans in a battle that nobody thought he could win.

The Express - October 10th

Based on a true story, the film follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. His fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports, and his story continues to inspire new generations.

The Changeling - October 24th

Clint Eastwood directs Angelina Jolie and John Malkovich in a provocative drama based on actual events. In the film, Christine Collins' (Jolie) prayers are met when her kidnapped son is returned. But amidst the frenzy of the photo-op reunion, she realizes this child is not hers. Facing corrupt police and a skeptical public, she desperately hunts for answers, only to be confronted by a truth that will change her forever.

Role Models - November 7th

Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott star as Danny and Wheeler, two salesmen who trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 service hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look half bad.

Frost/Nixon - December 5th

Oscar-winning director Ron Howard brings to the screen writer Peter Morgan's (The Queen, The Last King of Scotland) electrifying battle between Richard Nixon, the disgraced president with a legacy to save, and David Frost, a jet-setting television personality with a name to make, in the untold story of the historic encounter that changed both. Reprising their roles from Morgan's stageplay are Frank Langella, who won a Tony for his portrayal of Nixon, and Michael Sheen, who fully inhabited the part of Frost onstage in London and New York.

The Tale of Despereaux - December 19th

Once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of Dor, there was magic in the air, laughter aplenty and gallons of mouthwatering soup. But an accident left the King broken-hearted, the Princess filled with longing and the townsfolk without their soup. Sunlight disappeared. The world became gray. All hope was lost in this land...until Despereaux Tilling was born.

Changeling was released October 24th, 2008 and stars Angelina Jolie, Gattlin Griffith, Michelle Gunn, Michael Kelly, Jan Devereaux, Erica Grant, Antonia Bennett, Kerri Randles. The film is directed by Clint Eastwood.

Role Models was released November 7th, 2008 and stars Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb'e J. Thompson, Elizabeth Banks, Jane Lynch, Ken Jeong, Ken Marino. The film is directed by David Wain.

Frost/Nixon was released December 5th, 2008 and stars Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Sam Rockwell, Kevin Bacon, Matthew Macfadyen, Oliver Platt, Rebecca Hall, Toby Jones. The film is directed by Ron Howard.

Sources: Universal Pictures

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The Doctor
Cool list. 2008 is getting better by the day.
3 years agoby @ghettokid Flag
...YeahButTheBookWasBetter
Solid list, things are looking up
3 years agoby @theboywhocriedsequel Flag
CelluloidDreams
I want to see "The Express" for 1 main reason: Dennis Quaid!

"The Tale of Despereaux" is on my list!

"The Changeling" Not sure about this film! I'm not a fan of Clint Eastwood!

I saw a trailer for "Role Models" & not 1 person laughed in the theater! Looks stupid funny! Somehting to catch on late noght Tv or DVD!

I just wondfer how many of these films will the release date change?!
3 years agoby @2movieguys Flag
Marcusx
if nothing else, role models looks funny. i like how plasse is in too. McLovin!
3 years agoby @marcusx Flag