Watch David Duchovny in 'The Joneses' trailer

Derrick Borte’s directorial debut “The Joneses" will hit theaters April 16, 2010, and a new trailer for the comedy is now online. You can check it out after the jump. "The Joneses" debuted at festivals last year, and I hear it's been picking up some critical acclaim.

The film focuses on a seemingly perfect family that moves into a suburban community and leaves an excellent first impression with the neighbors. Truth is however that they are a fake family sent to live among consumers in order to promote new luxury products.

The idea is timely, for sure, and judging by this trailer, it's also a funny film boasting solid acting performances. I always enjoy watching David Duchovny on the big screen. The same goes for Amber Heard, who co-stars with Demi Moore and Gary Cole. Trailer below.

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Daily film news dose: David Duchovny wants 'X-Files 3;' Selena Gomez hears thoughts

Here is a brief summary of today's film stories straight out of Hollywood and from across the Web:

• I hated "The X-Files: I Want to Believe," but as a diehard fan of the TV series, I know how to forgive and would still like to see another film. So does David Duchovny, who recently said he would love to do another film set in 2012. Read more right here.

• Selena Gomez from "The Wizards of Waverly Place" will star in New Line Cinema's "What Boys Want" from a comedy pitch by Amy Andelson and Emily Meyer. The film follows a teenage chick who can hear men's thoughts. Freakyyyyyy... (Variety)

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David Duchovny, Demi Moore join ‘The Joneses’

David Duchovny, Demi Moore and Amber Heard will team up to star in Derrick Borte’s directorial debut “The Joneses,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The film focuses on a seemingly perfect family that moves into a suburban community and leaves an excellent first impression with the neighbors. Truth is however that they are a fake family sent to live among consumers in order to promote new luxury products.

Duchovny is set to play the dad, who’s battling a personal crisis because he finds it hard to live a lie. Moore plays the wife, who slowly develops real feelings for her fake husband. Heard is the daughter who’s on the lookout for a rich guy.

Sounds awesome to me at this stage. Duchovny has the perfect face to play this kind of guy, and I remember he and Gillian Anderson once did a totally convincing job playing a fake couple in one “The X-Files” episode. I’m not sure about Moore as the choice for his wife though.

Duchovny was last seen in Chris Carter’s “The X-Files: I Want to Believe,” and Moore recently starred in “Flawless,” which I remember was partly shot in my hometown of Luxembourg. As for Heard, she recently appeared in “Pineapple Express.”

Short takes: 'Half-Blood Prince' delayed!

• Variety reports Warner Bros. has pushed back the release of David Yates' "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" to July 17, 2009 (hey, that's my birthday). The sixth installment in the popular series was originally scheduled to hit Nov. 21, 2008. What a big disappointment.

• David Duchovny and Tea Leoni are set to produce CBS Films' "Born to Rock," a comedy pitch about a gang of aging rockers who suddenly find success as a children's band after a mix-up in their demo tape catches the attention of a producer. Jess Walter and Mark Steilen wrote up the project (The Hollywood Reporter).

• According to Variety, Lionsgate has acquired the rights to adapt Duane Swierczynski's novel "Severance Package," with Brett Simon expected to write the screenplay. The story revolves around media relations director whose life is in danger after he finds out his company is really a cover for a secret intelligence agency.

• Screen Gems obtained the rights to "Easy A," a script written by Bert V. Royal. Variety says the plot centers on a high-school student who seeks financial and personal gain by pretending to be the school slut.

Review: “The X-Files: I Want to Believe”

Seen on: July 27, 2008

The players: Director: Chris Carter, Writers: Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz, Cast: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Xzibit , Amanda Peet, Billy Connolly

Facts of interest: Includes several references to key episodes of the TV series.

The plot: Mulder and Scully try to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearances of an FBI agent.

Our quick thoughts: As a diehard fan of the series, I really wanted to believe in Chris Carter’s “The X-Files: I Want to Believe,” but as it turns out, my hopes and excitement quickly got shattered. I actually never thought I’d say this, but for the first time ever, I felt really angry and bored watching Mulder and Scully tackle yet another case involving supernatural phenomena.  

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'The X-Files: I Want to Believe' web reviews

I won't be seeing Chris Carter's "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" until tomorrow (review will follow tomorrow evening), but as a diehard fan of the TV series, I have to admit I'm pretty excited about this big-screen reunion of Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson). Let's take a quick look at what online critics have to say about this new mystery adventure:

• Joblo's Chris Bumray: "In many ways- this film is like an early, feature length episode from the days before the show became centered around an extremely complicated mythology."

• Scott Gwin at CinemaBlend: "Given the flatness of the plot and the blandness of the characters, I’m left wondering what on earth drew Duchovny and Anderson back for this pointless sequel."

• LatinoReview's Ron Henriques: "There have been some pretty lame episodes of the X-Files, but they pale in comparison to what a lazy piece of writing this film is."

• James Rocchi at Cinematical: "Duchovny, as Mulder, is fairly wasted -- or, rather, not given much room to move in the constraints of the plot."

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