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 Stars: Edward Speleers, Sienna Guillory, Djimon Hounsou, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich Story: Upon discovering a dragon's egg, Eragon is thrust into a journey of magic and adventure where he must set out to save his home from an evil king. Buzz: Speleers beat out thousands of applicants for the part of Eragon, a role that was once considered for Elijah Wood and Shia LaBeouf. Release Date: December 15 |
 Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly, Djimon Hounsou Story: Amidst the turmoil of Sierra Leone, a South African smuggler (DiCaprio) joins a fisherman (Hounsou) on a journey to acquire a rare diamond -- a journey that may bring both men the second chances they never thought possible. Buzz: The diamond industry has been protesting the release of the film in an attempt to combat any negative publicity over the film's depiction of "conflict diamonds." (Gems used to finance wars.) Release Date: December 15 |
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 Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox Story: After a plane crash takes the lives of 75 players and coaching staff from Marshall University's football team, a young coach (McConaughey) struggles to rebuild the football program and help ease the pain of the West Virginia community. Buzz: Fox knows his football. He played on the Columbia University squad in his younger days. Release Date: December 22 |
 Stars: Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Kim Raver, Mickey Rooney Story: A museum security guard (Stiller) gets in over his head when he accidentally unleashes an ancient curse that brings the building's displays to life. Unlikely help comes from a wax figure of Ted Roosevelt who gives the guard a hand in stopping an evil plot. Buzz: Keep an eye out for a cameo by Stiller's buddy Owen Wilson. This will mark their eighth movie together. Release Date: December 22 |
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 Stars: Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro, John Turturro, William Hurt Story: As a morally upright young man, Edward Wilson (Damon) begins his career at the newly founded CIA. With paranoia running rampant over the threat of the Cold War, Wilson slowly begins to distrust everyone around him, sacrificing his friends and family in the process. Buzz: Damon's character is partly based upon the real life founder of the CIA, James "Jesus" Angleton. Release Date: December 22 |
 Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Tarver, Burt Young, Milo Ventimiglia Story: Middle-aged and widowed, Rocky steps back into the ring to take on the current dominant champion (Tarver) after a virtual boxing simulator shows him toppling the young fighter. Buzz: Antonio Tarver is actually a former undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world as well as an Olympic medal winner, winning a bronze in Men's boxing in 1996. Release Date: December 20 |
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 Stars: Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Beyonc� Knowles Story: Three divas are discovered at a talent competition and are taken from unknown dreamers to spotlight starlets. Along the way they discover the high cost of fame and fortune. Buzz: Based on the early '80s Broadway musical of the same name. Plus it stars Jennifer Hudson of American Idol fame. Release Date: December 25 
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