'I Don't Know How She Does It' trailer hits

Sarah Jessica Parker returns to the big screen in Douglas McGrath's upcoming comedy "I Don't Know How She Does It," and a first trailer for the flick has landed. The flick follows Kate Reddy, a finance executive who is the breadwinner for her husband and two kids.

Does it look fascinatingly original and hilarious? Not at all, but that's just me. Sure, this all sounds like a neat little story, but to tell you the truth, this trailer started to bore the heck out of me after the first minute. Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear co-star.

"I Don't Know How She Does It" starts Sept. 16, 2011. Do you know how she does it?

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Movie Review: "Oceans”

Seen on: April 23, 2010

The players: Directors: Jacques Perrin, Jacques Cluzaud, Writers: Christophe Cheysson, Jacques Cluzaud, Jacques Perrin, Cast: Narrated by Pierce Brosnan

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: A documentary about the creatures inhabiting the oceans of our planet.

Our thoughts: Disneynature’s documentary “Oceans” is the next installment in the studio’s series of big-screen experiences offering viewers stunning images of the creatures sharing Earth with mankind, and as expected, the film is filled with breathtaking visuals of the vast oceans and its mysterious inhabitants.

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Movie Review: “Remember Me”

Seen on: March 13, 2010

The players: Director: Allen Coulter, Writer: Will Fetters, Cast: Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper, Pierce Brosnan, Tate Ellington

Facts of interest: Allen Coulter also helmed "Hollywoodland."

The plot: A young man who struggles with the death of his brother meets and falls for a young woman whose mother was murdered when she was a kid.

Our thoughts: Will I remember Allen Coulter’s tragic drama “Remember Me” in a week? Chances are I won’t, but believe it or not, it’s actually not Robert Pattinson’s fault. The guy who lacks bite in the “Twilight” flicks really manages to deliver a better performance here, but sadly enough, it’s the script he’s working with that doesn’t stick.

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Ultra-mini teaser trailer for Polanski's 'The Ghost'

I'm really excited about Roman Polanski's upcoming thriller "The Ghost," but it's not because of this very short teaser that recently popped up online. I mean, come one! This darn thing is only 16 seconds long. My best guess is it's some kind of leaked footage intened for a longer preview.

Anyway, based on Robert Harris' novel, the film follows a ghostwriter who’s under pressure to finish the memoir of a former prime minister. When the author stumbles across a conspiracy that could implicate the ex-politician, he has to choose between his own safety and the commitment to his employer.

Sounds great, and so does the film's cast: Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Hutton, James Belushi, Tom Wilkinson and Kim Cattrall are all on board. "The Ghost: will hit theateres some time next year. BTW, Polanski last directed "Oliver Twist." Mini teaser follows after the jump.

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This and that in film news: Hugh Jackman to star in 'Avon Man;' 'Septimus Heap' coming to big screen

Here are some brief film news you shouldn't miss on July 15, 2009:

• Hugh Jackman is attached to star in 20th Century Fox's "Avon Man," based on a pitch by Kevin Bisch, screenwriter of "Hitch." The story follows a man who's laid off and tries his luck as an Avon salesman. Variety says the project takes on a "Full Monty" vibe.

• David Frankel, director of "Marley & Me," is set to helm "Septimus Heap: Magyk" for Warner Bros. The project is based on the book series by Angie Sage. The story follows two babies - one how is the seventh son of a seventh son and is set to become a wizard, and the other who is destined to become a princess. (THR)

• Pierce Brosnan, Patricia Clarkson and Julianne Moore will star in Stanley Tucci's comedy-drama "The Hunter." Written by Tucci, the film follows a middle-aged man "desperately clinging to the vestiges of his once-charmed life and world." Variety describes it as a coming-of-age story.

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Pierce Brosnan, Emilie de Ravin join 'Remember Me'

Pierce Brosnan, Chris Cooper and Emilie de Ravin will join Robert Pattinson in Allen Coulter's upcoming drama "Remember Me," which is scheduled to shoot this month. Also in talks to join the project is Lena Olin, according to Variety. Written by Will Fetters (rewrite by Jenny Lumet), the film follows two individuals who meet and share their respective family tragedy.

Pattinson plays a man whose parents (Brosnan and Olin) split after this brother commits suicide. De Ravin ("Lost," "Public Enemies") is set to portray a woman who lives each day to the fullest after she witnesses the murder of her mother. Cooper, according to the trade, may play her dad.

Brosnan's credits include "Mamma Mia!," and some of his future projects include "The Ghost" and "Percy Jackson." As for Cooper, he will be seen in "New York, I Love You" and "The Tempest." Pattinson, of course, will lead "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" with Kristen Stewart.

Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan join 'Percy Jackson'

Fox 2000 is definitely fast-tracking its upcoming fantasy adventure "Percy Jackson," recruiting Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan and Sean Bean to star in the big-screen adaptation of Rick Riordan's children's book series.

The story follows Poseidon's 12-year-old half-human son Percy (Logan Lerman), who sets out to save his mother and prevent a war between gods in modern America.

According to Variety, Thurman is set to play Medusa, while Brosnan stars as Chiron. Bean is playing Zeus. Other recent castings include Kevin McKidd, who plays Poseidon, and Melina Kanakerides, who's set to star as Athena.

Just a couple of days ago, Alexandra Daddario also joined the project, which Chris Columbus is ready to direct. Columbus wrote the screenplay with Craig Titley.

Thurman was last seen in "The Life Before Her Eyes." She will also soon star in "Motherhood." Brosnan, one of the stars's of "Mamma Mia!," has "The Ghost" coming up. As for Bean, he recently appeared in a few "Crusoe" episodes.

Review: "Mamma Mia!"

Seen on: July 19, 2008

The players: Director: Phyllida Lloyd, Writers: Catherine Johnson, Cast: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Christine Baranski, Julie Walter, Stellan Skarsgard

Facts of interest: Based on the hit musical "Mamma Mia!"

The plot: A bride-to-be (Seyfried) tries to uncover the identity of her real father by inviting the three possible candidates to her wedding.

Our quick thoughts: Phyllida Lloyd debuts onscreen after directing "Mamma Mia!" on stage. This however didn’t certify a marvelous representation of the musical on the big screen. As a first-time director, Lloyd was lucky enough to be able to work with top-notch actors, who in some scenes deliver fantastic performances and in others simply ridicule themselves.

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