Summer 2012 Movies
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Summer Blockbuster Movies
A vast amount of movies come out every year, but the big budget flicks always come out during the summer (or during the Christmas season but that's a whole other subject). This lens was made to highlight the big budget summer movies coming out during the 2012 summer season. Most of the movies that you will find are often sequels or spin-offs. However if they are standalone films, you will often find big names attached to the movie to insure its success. This summer's line-up is no different then usual as you scroll down you will find all the movies coming out this summer.
Summer 2012 Movies!
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In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen.
From The Director: Rupert Sanders
From The Writers Of: Drive (2011), The Wings of the Dove (1997), The Four Feathers (2002), Jude (1996), The Jungle Book 2 (2003) , and Terra (2007)
Countdown to Snow White and the Huntsman
Snow White and the Huntsman: June 1, 2012
After the events at Lake Victoria, the pre-historic school of blood-thirsty piranhas make their way into a newly opened waterpark.
From The Director Of: Feast (2005) and Feast II: Sloppy Seconds (2008)
From The Writers Of: Saw IV (2007), The Collector (2009), Saw V (2008), and Saw VI (2009)
Countdown to Piranha 3DD
Piranha 3DD: June 1, 2012
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
From The Director Of: American Gangster (2007), Black Hawk Down (2001), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), and Gladiator (2000)
From The Writers Of: Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
Countdown to Prometheus
Prometheus: June 8, 2012
Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo join a traveling circus in an effort to get back home to New York.
From The Director Of: Madagascar (2005), Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008), and Antz (1998)
From The Writer Of: Greenberg (2010), The Squid and the Whale (2005), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
Countdown to Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted: June 8, 2012
Set in 1987 Los Angeles, Drew and Sherrie are two young people chasing their dreams in the big city. When they meet, it's love at first sight, though their romance will face a series of challenges.
From The Director Of: Hairspray (2007), A Walk to Remember (2002), Bedtime Stories (2008), and The Pacifier (2005)
From The Writers Of: Barry Munday (2010), Hot (2000), The Switch (2010), Just Go with It (2011), 21 (2008) , and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
Countdown to Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages: June 15, 2012
A father moves in with his son right before his wedding and soon begins sparring with his daughter-in-law.
From The Directors Of: Sex Drive (2008)
From The Writers Of: Role Models (2008), The Ten (2007), Diggers (2006), and Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Countdown to That's My Boy
That's My Boy: June 15, 2012
A college lecturer flees to Paris after a scandal costs him his job. In the City of Lights, he meets a widow who might be involved in a series of murders.
From The Director Of: My Summer of Love (2004), Last Resort (2000), and The Stringer (1998)
From The Writer Of: My Summer of Love (2004), Last Resort (2000), and The Stringer (1998)
Countdown to The Woman in the Fifth
The Woman in the Fifth: June 15, 2012
Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.
From The Directors Of: The Prince of Egypt (1998)
From The Writers Of: The Lion King (1994), Hercules (1997), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), and Fantasia/2000 (1999)
Countdown to Brave
Brave: June 22, 2012
President Lincoln's mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers.
From The Director Of: Wanted (2008), Night Watch (2004), and Day Watch (2006)
From The Writers Of: Sherlock Holmes (2009), Jumper (2008), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), and Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Countdown to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter: June 22, 2012
As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.
From The Director: Lorene Scafaria
From The Writer Of: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)
Countdown to Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World: June 22, 2012
When Cobra spy Zartan has most of the Joes assassinated, the remaining Joes band together to strike back.
From The Director Of: Step Up 2: The Streets (2008), Step Up 3D (2010), Silent Beats (2001), and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)
From The Writers Of: Monsters, Inc. (2001), Zombieland (2009), and Dinosaur (2000)
Countdown to G.I. Joe: Retaliation
G.I. Joe: Retaliation: June 29, 2012
A Wall Street investment banker who has been set up as the linchpin of his company's mob-backed Ponzi scheme is relocated with his family to Aunt Madea's southern home.
From The Director Of: Madea Goes to Jail (2009), Madea's Family Reunion (2006), and I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009)
From The Writer Of: Madea Goes to Jail (2009), Madea's Family Reunion (2006), I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009), and Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
Countdown to Madea's Witness Protection
Madea's Witness Protection: June 29, 2012
Mike, an experienced stripper, takes a younger performer called The Kid under his wing and schools him in the arts of partying, picking up women, and making easy money.
From The Director Of: Ocean's Eleven (2001), Traffic (2000), Ocean's Twelve (2004), and Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
From The Writer Of: Earth Made of Glass (2010)
Countdown to Magic Mike
Magic Mike: June 29, 2012
Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner.
From The Director Of: (500) Days of Summer (2009)
From The Writers Of: Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007), Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Countdown to The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man: July 3, 2012
Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped their shared girlfriend.
From The Director Of: Platoon (1986), JFK (1991), Any Given Sunday (1999), and Natural Born Killers (1994)
From The Writers Of: Shaft (2000), Armageddon (1998), and AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (2007)
Countdown to Savages
Savages: July 6, 2012
Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.
From The Directors Of: Horton Hears a Who! (2008) and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
From The Writers Of: Ice Age (2002), Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), New Jersey Turnpikes (1999), and The Simpsons Movie (2007)
Countdown to Ice Age: Continental Drift
Ice Age: Continental Drift: July 13, 2012
A story centered on a man and his teddy bear, who comes to life as the result of a childhood wish.
From Director: Seth MacFarlane
From The Writers Of: Family Guy (1999-)
Countdown to Ted
Ted: July 13, 2012
Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, the terrorist leader Bane arrives in Gotham City, pushing it and its police force to their limits, forcing its former hero Batman to resurface after taking the fall for Harvey Dent's crimes.
From The Director Of: The Dark Knight (2008), Inception (2010), Memento (2000), and Batman Begins (2005)
From The Writers Of: The Dark Knight (2008), The Prestige (2006), Inception (2010), Memento (2000), Batman Begins (2005), and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)
Countdown to The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises: July 20, 2012
Suburban dads who form a neighborhood watch group as a way to get out of their day-to-day family routines find themselves defending the Earth from an alien invasion.
From The Director Of: Hot Rod (2007)
From The Writers Of: Pineapple Express (2008), Superbad (2007), The Green Hornet (2011), and Goon (2011)
Countdown to The Watch
The Watch: July 27, 2012
Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations to become a professional dancer. She sparks with Sean, the leader of a dance crew whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily's father's development plans.
From The Director Of: The LXD: The Secrets of the Ra (2011)
From Writer: Jenny Mayer
Countdown to Step Up Revolution
Step Up Revolution: July 27, 2012
A story centered on a new CIA operative in the universe based on Robert Ludlum's novels.
From The Director Of: Duplicity (2009)
From The Writers Of: The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), The Bourne Identity (2002), The Bourne Supremacy (2004), Armageddon (1998), Real Steel (2011), and The Fall (2006)
Countdown to The Bourne Legacy
The Bourne Legacy: August 3, 2012
As the nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai vie for supremacy, a factory worker (Farrell) begins to suspect that he's a spy, though he is unaware which side of the fight he's on.
From The Director Of: Underworld: Evolution (2006) and Underworld (2003)
From The Writers Of: Live Free or Die Hard (2007), Unstoppable (2010), Zodiac (2007), The Rundown (2003), Equilibrium (2002), and Salt (2010)
Countdown to Total Recall
Total Recall: August 3, 2012
School is out and Greg is ready for the days of summer, when all his plans go wrong. What on earth is he going to do all summer?
From The Director Of: Flushed Away (2006) and Astro Boy (2009)
From The Writers Of: The Rocker (2008), Seeing Other People (2004), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010), and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)
Countdown to Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days: August 3, 2012
Two rival South Carolina politicians with presidential aspirations tangle with one another.
From The Director Of: Meet the Parents (2000), Meet the Fockers (2004), Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), and Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
From The Writers Of: The Other Guys (2010) and Land of the Lost (2009)
Countdown to The Campaign
The Campaign: August 10, 2012
After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense counseling weekend to decide the fate of their marriage.
From The Director Of: The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Marley & Me (2008), Miami Rhapsody (1995), and The Big Year (2011)
From The Writer Of: Alias (2001-2006)
Countdown to Hope Springs
Hope Springs: August 10, 2012
Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.
From The Director Of: Con Air (1997), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), The General's Daughter (1999), and The Mechanic (2011)
From The Writers Of: Rocky (1976), Rocky Balboa (2006), The Expendables (2010), Rambo (2008), Doom (2005), and Horsemen (2009)
Countdown to The Expendables 2
The Expendables 2: August 17, 2012
Set in the 1960s, three sisters form girl group and soon become Motown sensations, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart.
From The Director Of: Jumping the Broom (2011)
From The Writer Of: Girlfriends (2000-2008)
Countdown to Sparkle
Sparkle: August 17, 2012
A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
From The Directors Of: Flushed Away (2006) and The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
From Writer: Chris Butler
Countdown to ParaNorman
ParaNorman: August 17, 2012
A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.
From The Director Of: Dan in Real Life (2007) and Pieces of April (2003)
From The Writers Of: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Dan in Real Life (2007), About a Boy (2002), and Pieces of April (2003)
Countdown to The Odd Life of Timothy Green
The Odd Life of Timothy Green: August 15, 2012
In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.
From The Director Of: Ghost Town (2008)
From The Writers Of: Mission: Impossible (1996), Jurassic Park (1993), Spider-Man (2002), Ghost Town (2008), Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), and The Borrowers (1997)
Countdown to Premium Rush
Premium Rush: August 24, 2012
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A couple are haunted by a supernatural presence that is unleashed during a college experiment.
From Director: Todd Lincoln
From Writer: Todd Lincoln
Countdown to The Apparition
The Apparition: August 24, 2012
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Former getaway driver Charlie Bronson jeopardizes his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend get to Los Angeles. The feds and Charlie's former gang chase them on the road.
From The Directors Of: Brother's Justice (2010) and Stripped: Greg Friedler's Naked Las Vegas (2010)
From The Writer Of: Brother's Justice (2010)
Countdown to Hit and Run
Hit and Run: August 24, 2012
Set in the Depression-era Franklin County, Virginia, a bootlegging gang is threatened by authorities who want a cut of their profits.
From The Director Of: The Road (2009), The Proposition (2005), and Ghosts... of the Civil Dead (1988)
From The Writer Of: The Proposition (2005)
Countdown to Lawless
Lawless: August 31, 2012
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A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.
From The Director Of: Nightwatch (1997), Nightwatch (1994), I Am Dina (2002), and Just Another Love Story (2007)
From The Writers Of: Knowing (2009), Boogeyman (2005), The Grudge (2004), The Grudge 2 (2006), Red (2008), and High School (2010)
Countdown to The Possession
The Possession: August 31, 2012
The Avengers
Nick Fury and the international agency S.H.I.E.L.D. bring together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki & his various membered army.
From The Director Of: Serenity (2005)
From The Writers Of: The Incredible Hulk (2008), X2 (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Last Action Hero (1993), Toy Story (1995), and Serenity (2005)
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.
From The Director Of: Shakespeare in Love (1998), The Debt (2010), Proof (2005), and Mrs Brown (1997)
From The Writers Of: Imagine Me & You (2005) and It Was an Accident (2000)
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Dark Shadows
A gothic-horror tale centering on the life of vampire Barnabas Collins and his run-ins with various monsters, witches, werewolves and ghosts. Based on the cult TV series.
From The Director Of: Edward Scissorhands (1990), Corpse Bride (2005), Batman Returns (1992), and Ed Wood (1994)
From The Writers Of: Burnt Offerings (1976)
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Battleship
A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals.
From The Director Of: Friday Night Lights (2004)
From The Writers Of: Red (2010), Whiteout (2009), and Montana (1998)
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What to Expect When You're Expecting
A look at the lives of five couples as they prepare to become parents.
From The Director Of: Everybody's Fine (2009)
From The Writers Of: Freaky Friday (2003)
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The Dictator
The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
From The Director Of: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) and Brüno (2009)
From The Writers Of: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006), Brüno (2009), Ali G Indahouse (2002), EuroTrip (2004), and Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (2003)
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Hysteria
A romantic comedy based on the truth of how Mortimer Granville devised the invention of the first vibrator in the name of medical science.
From The Director Of: Ball in the House (2001)
From The Writers: Jonah Lisa Dyer, Stephen Dyer, and Howard Gensler
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Men in Black III
Agent J travels in time to MIB's early years in the 1960s, to stop an alien from assassinating his friend Agent K and changing history.
From The Director Of: Men in Black (1997), Wild Wild West (1999), Get Shorty (1995), and Men in Black II (2002)
From The Writers Of: Tropic Thunder (2008), Mission: Impossible (1996), Spider-Man (2002), Jurassic Park (1993), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) , and Rush Hour 2 (2001)
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Moonrise Kingdom
A pair of lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out and find them.
From The Director Of: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Rushmore (1998), and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
From The Writers Of: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Rushmore (1998), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), The Darjeeling Limited (2007) , and CQ (2001)
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Chernobyl Diaries
Six tourists hire an extreme tour guide who takes them to the abandoned city Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. During their exploration, they soon discover they are not alone.
From The Director: Bradley Parker
From The Writers Of: Paranormal Entity (2009), Transmorphers: Fall of Man (2009), The Day the Earth Stopped (2008), Paranormal Activity (2007), Paranormal Activity 2 (2010), and Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)
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Shadrosky
Aug 2, 2011 @ 4:52 pm | delete
- A nice selection here...good job!
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pramodbisht
Jul 11, 2011 @ 2:26 am | delete
- nice collection of movies worth watching.
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Pnorway
Jul 6, 2011 @ 10:41 pm | delete
- nice lens. there are many good movies worth watching.
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LTZoomer
Jun 29, 2011 @ 9:42 pm | delete
- Great summer lineup. havent seen it this good in ages. Will have to get rid of earaches and headaches before I tackle all those incredible movies. http://tmj-lucy.blogspot.com
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duane jackson
Jun 29, 2011 @ 7:06 pm | delete
- wow! awesome lens...
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