Terrible new trailer for 'The Smurfs' debuts

Oh boy. I already had a bad feeling back when it was annouced that the big-screen version of "The Smurfs" would be a mix of live action and CGI, but now after seeing this new feature trailer, my expectations couldn't be lower. Sorry to say this, but this thing sure looks like a painful disaster.

Either way, check out the trailer for yourself after the jump. To me, this looks just like another "Alvin and the Chipmunks" kind of torture, and I simply don't get why audiences don't get sick of this crap. "The Smurfs," directed by Raja Gosnell, opens July 29, 2011.

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Anne Hathaway in 'Love and Other Drugs' trailer

The first trailer for Edward Zwick's upcoming romantic comedy "Love and Other Drugs has debuted online, and you can check it out after the jump. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway.

Based on the book "Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman" by Jamie Reidy, "Love and Other Drugs" follows a drug salesman who falls for a woman who won't let anyone or anything tie her down.

Charles Randolph ("The Interpreter," "The Life of David Gale") wrote the screenplay with Zwick, whose credits include "Defiance" and "Blood Diamond." "Love" is set to open in theaters Nov. 24, 2010.

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Gargamel spotted on 'Smurfs' set

"The Smurfs" will be coming to theaters in 2011, and the film is currently shooting in New York City. Raja Gosnell is directing, and Coming Soon recently posted a few set images of Hank Azaria in the role of Gargamel in the CG/live-action flick. Check some above and right after the jump. He does look the part.

Gargamel will invade the Smurfs' village and drive them into our world. Of course, the little blue folks will be in CG. The cast of "The Smurfs" also includes Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Sofia Vergara, Anton Yelchin, Jonathan Winters, Katy Perry, Alan Cumming, Fred Armisen, George Lopez and B.J. Novak.

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Movie Review: “Year One”

Seen on: June 17, 2009

The players: Director: Harold Ramis, Writers: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg, Harold Ramis, Cast: Jack Black, Michael Cera, Oliver Platt, David Cross, Hank Azaria

Facts of interest: Ramis also directed "The Ice Harvest," "Groundhog Day" and "Analyze This."

The plot: Jack Black and Michael Cera play two idiotic cavemen who are banished from their village and embark on a long voyage to dangerous places.

Our thoughts: Jack Black and Michael Cera travel back in time in Harold Ramis’ latest comedy “Year One,” but sadly enough, their big-screen journey across ancient times isn’t exactly as hilarious as it sounds. The recurrence of cheap, brainless humor and the lack of a proper story line cause plenty of damage to the plot, putting the film’s chances to score with large audiences in serious jeopardy.

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