Ready for your last Movie News Cheat Sheet of July 2011? Just as we’re heading into the home stretch of the summer season, a slew of films are priming to snag the spotlight as their big debuts are on the horizon. Not only do we have a ton of images from a selection of Toronto International Film Festival participants like the Jason Segel starrer Jeff Who Lives at Home and Francis Ford Coppola’s supernatural horror thriller Twixt, but Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance and Judge Dredd, too. Entertainment Weekly also gave us our very first look at Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson all decked out in their Gale and Peeta…

Title: Zookeeper Director: Frank Coraci Starring: Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb, Ken Jeong, Donnie Wahlberg, Adam Sandler (voice), Sylvester Stallone (voice), Nick Nolte (voice), Cher (voice), Judd Apatow (voice) It’s been a while since a movie encompassing humans and animals interacting with each other hit theaters (insert sarcasm). This formula is as tiresome as 3D. And then there’s “Zookeeper” boasting that same animal shtick. Yet despite its flaws and cliches, the 100 minute flick acts as a mild relief to the monotonous products that have been packed into the fam-friendly genre as of late. Sure the concept blatantly rips off the entire arc of say a Night of the…

Title: Zookeeper Directed By: Frank Coraci Written By: Nick Bakay, Rock Reuben Cast: Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb. Donnie Wahlberg, Joe Rogan Screened at: AMC Empire, NYC, 7/6/11 Opens: July 8, 2011 Some guys seem unable to make the scene with the babes, at least with the ones that our culture considers hot. There are ways to correct this flaw, the most imaginative being told in Rostand’s novel “Cyrano de Bergerac,” wherein the handsome but tongue-tied Christian hires the physically ugly but poetic Cyrano to hide and become Christian’s voice. A similar idea is present in Frank Coraci’s “Zookeeper,” in which a rotund but well-meaning fellow has his marriage…

Rasario Dawson and Lynn Collins are the two latest stars to sign onto the new high school reunion drama ‘Ten Year,’ Cinemablend.com is reporting. The film was written and is being directed by Jamie Linden, who penned the 2006 hit ‘We Are Marshall.’ It follows a group of thirtysomethings who attended high school together who meet up again. Channing Tatum is on board to produce the film, and is set to be joined on-screen by his wife, Jenna Dewan. Anna Faris, Justin Long, Scott Porter and Brian Geraghty are all also attached to star. Dawson will also reunite with her ‘Unstoppable’ co-star Chris Pine. ‘Ten Year,’ which is now filming…

Title: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Directed By: Chris Colombus Starring: Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Uma Thurman, Rosario Dawson, Catherine Keener, Joe Pantoliano, Steve Coogan The weight of the world is on Logan Lerman’s shoulders. Not only is he expected to become the next Daniel Radcliff, he literally has to save the planet by keeping the gods from going to war in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Will Lerman save mankind and lead the Percy Jackson team to franchise glory as hoped? You’ll have to see the film to find the answer to the former, but the…

20th Century Fox just released this awesome new poster from the upcoming film “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” by director Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Rent) and starring Logan Lerman (Gamer), Rosario Dawson (The Zookeepe, Seven Pounds), Uma Thurman (Kill Bill: Vol. 3) and Pierce Brosnan. Synopsis: It’s the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson’s Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they’re not happy: Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of…

Variety is reporting that Rosario Dawson will star in the romantic comedy “The Zookeeper” opposite Kevin James. Leslie Bibb has also been attached to the project. Happy Madison Productions, alongside James, Jeff Sussman, Todd Garner, and Jennifer Eatz are producing. Frank Coraci is directing, based on a screenplay from Jay Scherick, David Ronn, Kevin James, Nick Bakay, and Rock Reuben. James, Sussman and Garner have previously worked together on “Paul Blart: Mall Cop”. The film centers on various zoo animals trying to teach the keeper their methods of dating and mating to help him win back the woman of his dreams. The film is set to start shooting in late…

Columbia Pictures released a brand new foreign movie poster from the upcoming drama “Seven Pounds” by director Gabriele Muccino (The Pursuit of Happyness) and starring Will Smith (Hancock, I am Legend), Rosario Dawson (Sin City 2, Death Proof) and Woody Harrelson (Zombieland, No Country for Old Men). Synopsis: Ben (Will Smith) is an IRS agent who is depressed and guilt-ridden about mistakes from his past. He sets out to make amends by helping seven strangers. When he meets Emily (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful woman with a heart condition, he falls in love with her, thereby complicating his plans. Woody Harrelson also appears as a blind pianist who befriends Ben. Stay…

Here’s the latest movie trailer from the upcoming Columbia Pictures drama “Seven Pounds” by director Gabriele Muccino (The Pursuit of Happyness) and starring Will Smith (Hancock, I am Legend), Rosario Dawson (Sin City 2, Death Proof) and Woody Harrelson (Zombieland, No Country for Old Men). Synopsis: Ben (Will Smith) is an IRS agent who is depressed and guilt-ridden about mistakes from his past. He sets out to make amends by helping seven strangers. When he meets Emily (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful woman with a heart condition, he falls in love with her, thereby complicating his plans. Woody Harrelson also appears as a blind pianist who befriends Ben. Stay tuned to…

Columbia Pictures released this new movie clip from the upcoming Columbia Pictures drama “Seven Pounds” by director Gabriele Muccino (The Pursuit of Happyness) and starring Will Smith (Hancock, I am Legend), Rosario Dawson (Sin City 2, Death Proof) and Woody Harrelson (Zombieland, No Country for Old Men). Synopsis: Ben (Will Smith) is an IRS agent who is depressed and guilt-ridden about mistakes from his past. He sets out to make amends by helping seven strangers. When he meets Emily (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful woman with a heart condition, he falls in love with her, thereby complicating his plans. Woody Harrelson also appears as a blind pianist who befriends Ben. Stay…