'Transformers 3' dominates 'Horrible Bosses'

Michael Bay's explosive 3D sequel "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" crushed its competition Friday with an estimated $14.9 million in ticket sales. The third film in the insanely popular series brought its domestic total to a strong $228.8 million.

Following in second place was new release "Horrible Bosses," which performed rather well with $9.9 million from 3,040 sites. The comedy starring Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis scored an average of $3,263 per theater.

At No. 3, Kevin James' new comedy "Zookeeper" finished with $7.4 million. The Sony release is currently playing at 3,482 sites. Pixar's sequel "Cars 2" followed in fourth place with $4.8 million Friday, lifting its domestic cume to $138.4 million.

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This week's new movie releases - July 8, 2011

Now that the big Fourth of July weekend has passed, it's time to prepare for the next major blockbuster. That would be the final "Harry Potter" film, but we'll have to wait another week for it. This week, we're in for the return of Kevin James and a new adventure for Jason Bateman.

HORRIBLE BOSSES, with Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis

The new film by Seth Gordon ("The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters") looks pretty hilarious, although it also promises to be quite raunchy. At least it boasts quite the remarkable cast, and that may just as well be the comedy's biggest strength. Who knows... maybe this could be one of the funnier films of the summer. My excitement meter: 8/10.

ZOOKEEPER, with Kevin James, Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb

Zoo animals decide to start talking to a zookeper in order to help him find love. The zookeeper happens to be Kevin James, and yes, that's about all you have to know about it. Truth be told, this family flick looks disastrous, and that's really all I have to say about it. My excitement meter: 1/10.

Full trailer for 'Zookeeper' kinda disappoints

Kevin James has a new comedy coming soon, and this time, he's playing a zookeeper trying to hook up with the girl of his dreams. The problem is he has no clue how to get the job done, and that's where the talking animals come in. It looks as ridiculous as it sounds. See for yourself in the new trailer after the jump.

In fact, "Zookeeper" looks like many other lame comedies James starred in recently. I respect James as a solid comedian who made TV a lot better when he was on the air, but his big-screen gigs certainly haven't given him the ability to show audiences what he can do. Being clumsy doesn't really cut it.

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Lame first trailer for 'Zookeeper' with Kevin James

Last week we got a first look at the rather boring poster for "The Zookeeper" with Kevin James, and today, we get a glimpse at what this thing is all about. First reaction: it ain't too pretty. See trailer above.

Alas, this looks just like another moronic family flick starring James as a clumsy dude trying to be funny. This time, he plays a zookeeper who gets dating advice from talking animals. Yep, talking animals.

"The Zookeeper," helmed by Frank Coraci, features the voices of Adam Sandler, Cher, Judd Apatow, Jon Favreau, Sylvester Stallone. The film debuts in theaters July 8, 2011. I'm glad that day is still far away.

First poster for 'Zookeeper' disappoints

The first one-sheet for "The Zookeeper" with Kevin James has debuted online (via ComingSoon), and to be quite honest, it stinks. It's pretty boring and would probably have looked better with James on it.

The film, helmed by Frank Coraci, follows a zookeeper (James) who gets dating advice from his animals. Adam Sandler, Cher, Jon Favreau, Sylvester Stallone and Judd Apatow are providing animal voices.

Rosario Dawson stars as well, and yes, this already sounds pretty bad. Well, as long as James leaves out the fat jokes, we might have something here, who knows. Anyway, "The Zookeeper" opens July 8, 2011.

Adam Sandler, Jon Favreau join 'Zookeeper'

Adam Sandler, Cher, Jon Favreau, Sylvester Stallone and Judd Apatow are set to provide voices for animals in Frank Coraci's upcoming live-action comedy "The Zookeeper."

Starring Kevin James in the title role, the film follow a zookeeper who gets dating advice from his animals. Variety reports Sandler will voice a capuchin monkey, with Cher on-board as a giraffe.

Also, Favreau will voice a bear, and Apatow an elephant. Stallone will breathe life into a lion. Jim Breuer, Faizon Love and Bas Rutten are also part of the voice cast, while Nick Nolte is in talks to join them as well. Rosario Dawson stars alongside James.

Jay Scherick, David Ronn, James, Rock Reuben and Nick Bakay wrote the script. Coraci's credits include "Click" and "Around the World in 80 Days."

Sandler will next star in Apatow's "Funny People," while Stallone is working on his next action pic "The Expendables." Favreau is currently shooting "Iron Man 2."