Robert Duvall, Bill Murray in 'Get Low' trailer

Bill Murray and Robert Duvall are teaming up in Aaron Schneider's upcoming comedy-drama "Get Low," and a first feature trailer for the movie is now online. It's quite charming, so check it out below.

Duvall plays Felix Bush, an eccentric man who heads to a funeral home owner (Murray) to ask for a funeral party... even though he's clearly not dead yet. Co-starring as Murray's apprentice is Lucas Black.

Schneider wrote the screenplay with Gaby Mitchell and Chris Provenzano. Sissy Spacek co-stars as well. "Get Low" promises light humor and great performances, and the movie opens July 30, 2010.

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Movie Review: “Fantastic Mr. Fox”

Seen on: November 25, 2009

The players: Director: Wes Anderson, Writers: Wes Anderson, Noah Baumbach, Cast: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray

Facts of interest: Based on Roald Dahl's book.

The plot: This one tells the story of a clever fox who enters a war with three angry farmers trying to destroy his territory.

Our thoughts: Power to the wild animals! Wes Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” is as close to perfection as a film in the world of stop-motion can get, and I’m happy to announce I absolutely loved every single minute of this magical, highly entertaining adventure based on Roald Dahl’s popular book. In other words, this is indeed a fantastic big-screen experience.

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Awesome new trailer for 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'

This just looks fantastic! Of course, I'm talking about Wes Anderson's upcoming stop-motion adventure "Fantastic Mr. Fox," which features the voice of George Clooney and opens everywhere Nov. 25, 2009.

That day can't come soon enough. I adore everything I've seen from the film so far, including this latest feature trailer, which boasts brand-new footage from the anticipated flick based on the book by Roald Dahl.

The film centers on a clever fox (voiced by Clooney) who tries to protect his family from a bunch of angry, ruthless farmers after he decides to move out of his hole and relocate to a more beautiful spot.

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Great trailer for 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' hits!

It's finally here! Of course, I'm talking about the trailer for Wes Anderson's upcoming stop-motion film "The Fantastic Mr. Fox," which will invade theaters Nov. 13, 2009.

Based on the book by Roald Dahl, the film centers on a clever fox (voiced by George Clooney) who tries to protect his family from a bunch of angry, ruthless farmers.

To be honest, I absolutely love this trailer. It looks like a fun Anderson-style production, and it really makes me want to find out more about Fox's plans to outsmart these farmers. Oh yeah, it looks gorgeous too, by the way.

"Fox" also features the voices of Jason Schwartzman, Meryl Streep, Adrien Brody, Brian Cox, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson. Get your does of fantastic in the trailer after the jump.

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More pics from 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' debut online

The more I see of Wes Anderson's upcoming stop-motion adventure "The Fantastic Mr. Fox," the more excited I get about the project, due in theaters Nov. 13, 2009.

USA Today recently debuted a bunch of new stills from the film, and you can check out some of them right here. For some more, go here (it's worth it).

Based on the book by Roald Dahl, the film centers on a clever fox (voiced by George Clooney) who tries to protect his family from a bunch of angry farmers.

"Fox" also features the voices of Meryl Streep, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Chase Anderson, Brian Cox, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson.

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Better stills from 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' surface

Last week we got a quick look at a still from Wes Anderson's upcoming stop-motion adventure "Fantastic Mr. Fox," but the folks from Filmsactu just posted an updated still and a second photo with better resolution.

Based on the book by Roald Dahl, the film centers on a clever fox who tries to protect his family from a bunch of angry farmers.

"Fox" features the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Adrien Brody, Brian Cox, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson. The film is set to open Nov. 13, 2009.

Anderson last helmed "The Darjeeling Limited." His credits also include "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" "The Royal Tenenbaums."

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First pics from 'Zombieland' debut online

The zombies are coming! The folks at Ain't It Cool News just posted four stills from Ruben Fleischer's upcoming comedy "Zombieland," with Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin, among others.

In the film, a group of survivors team up to fight the zombies after a nasty plague ravages America. First still above gives you a good look at the tough survivors, while the pic below shows Jesse Eisenberg in action.

Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick wrote "Zombieland," which hits theaters Oct. 9, 2009. Click here for some more stills.

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Sigourney Weaver set for 'Ghostbusters III'?

We all know "Ghostbusters III" is moving forward, but Dan Aykroyd recently spilled new details about the movie in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. The big news: Signourney Weaver is apparently on board, Aykroyd said. She will be joining Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson in the third "Ghostbusrters" flick.

Details about where the story is heading are still unknown at this point, but Aykroyd said he'd like to see a new generation of Ghostbusters join the old guys. "Let's revisit the old characters briefly and happily and have them there as family but let's pass it on to a new generation," he told the LA Times.

Aykroyd said he would like to see a team with female members, and two actresses he likes in particular are Alyssa Milano and Eliza Dushku. Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, the co-executive producers of "The Office," are working on the "Ghostbusters III" script, and if everything plays out well enough, the film may shoot this winter.

Read more about what Aykroyd has to say about the film right here.

Daily news dose: 'Bioshock' put on hold; David R. Ellis to direct 3D 'Humpty Dumpty'

Here's your dose of film news for April 27, 2009:

• Universal has decided to delay Gore Verbinski'a big-screen adaptation of "Bioshock" because of the size of the budget. $160 million is apparenty more than the studio wants to invest into the project, and as Verbinski told Variety, he's now considering moving the production outside the U.S.

• David R. Ellis, the guy behind "Snakes on a Plane" and "Cellular," is set to direct "Humpty Dumpty," a 3D horror flick about a half-human, half-alien creature who goes nuts after his mom is attacked by two rednecks. Billy Majestic is writing thre script. (Variety)

• Dimension is going after the big-screen rights to Sarah Langan's upcoming horror novel "Audrey's Door," which follows a young woman who moves into a house haunted by ghosts and other creepy occupants. Once moved in, she's forced to build a portal to a terrifying world. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• An anonymous source told the folks at ShockTillYouDrop that Bill Murray will deliver a cameo appearance in Ruben Fleischer's upcoming horror comedy "Zombieland." Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Amber Heard, Abigail Breslin and Woody Harrelson co-star in the film.

Bill Murray, Lucas Black join 'Get Low'

Bill Murray and Lucas Black have signed on to star in Zanuck Co.'s upcoming thriller "Get Low."

Aaron Schneider is directing the film, which Variety says is based on the true story of Felix "Bush" Breazeale, "a Tennessee recluse who planned his own funeral in 1938 while he was still alive and could enjoy it."

Schneider wrote the screenplay with Gaby Mitchell and Chris Provenzano. Shooting is expected to kick off this week in Georgia.

Murray was last seen as an evil mayor in "City of Ember." Upcoming projects of his include Jim Jarmusch's "The Limits of Control" and Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Both directors worked with Murray before.

As for Black, his acting gigs include "The Fast and the Furious: Tokto Drift," "Jarhead" and "Friday Night Lights." He'll also show up in Scott Charles Stewart's upcoming "Legion."

Schneider recently served as second unit director on Gary Fleder's "The Express."