DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX
Starring (voices): Danny DeVito, Zac Efron, Taylor
Swift
Ed Helms, Rob Riggle, & Betty White
Directed by Chris Renaud & Kyle Balda for
distribution by Universal
The Plot: A 12-year old
boy learns the story of mysterious “The Lorax” while attempting to track down a
gift for the girl of his dreams.
The Final Word: Opening in the
same general window as “Horton Hears A Who” did back in 2008, this 3D CGI
animated adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss novel looks to find the same type
of success. Starring Danny DeVito as the Lorax and teen idols Zac Efron and
Taylor Swift in the leads roles, Universal Studios should find themselves
pulling off the hat trick with partner Illumination Entertainment. The pair
previous succeeded with “Despicable Me” and “Hop.”
PROJECT X
Starring: Kirby Bliss Blanton, Jonathan Daniel
Brown, Oliver Cooper.
Alexis Knapp, Thomas Mann & Miles Teller
Directed by Nima Nourizadeh for distribution by
Warner Brothers
The Plot: Three
teenagers decide to throw the party of all parties to make a name for
themselves before they graduate high school, but soon come to regret the
decision when it begins to spiral out of control.
The Final Word: The biggest name
associated with this film is ironically the one that will be the most
overlooked. “The Hangover” director Todd Phillips steps into producer mode for
this new movie fronted by a cast you’ve probably never heard of before. Warner
Brothers will be looking to capitalize on Phillips name and presence, despite
him not being the person at the helm. Instead he leaves the directing to
feature film newcomer Nima Nourizadeh, who until this point was best known for
commercial work.
