10 MOVIES TO LOOK OUT FOR IN THE YEAR 2013

Fortunately for movie lovers everywhere, the year looks to be filled with some incredible films that will keep us entertained all year long!

1.

'Star Trek into Darkness,' the sequel to J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek' that is slated to release on May 17, 2013. Not only is Abrams returning to direct the second installment, but screenwriters and producer Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Damon Lindelof are back at the helm, too. You can be sure that this team won't disappoint!





2.

"Iron Man" If you're a fan of the previous 'Iron Man' films, you're bound to find plenty to obsess about in 'Iron Man 3'! In the new film, which hits theaters in the United States on May 3, 2013, Robert Downey, Jr. returns as the title character and battles the Mandarin, played by Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley.
Will it live up to the greatness of 'The Avengers'? It's a tough act to follow, but if anyone can do it, it's probably Iron Man! We'll just have to wait and see.


3. 
"Monsters University" Specifically, starting June 21, 2013, they're giving us a glimpse of Mike and Sully's college days in 'Monsters University.' It seems that when the dynamic duo first met in college, they weren't exactly the best of friends. Who wants to see Mike do a keg stand?





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"Frozen" the movie will be released on November 27, 2013, just in time for the holiday season.
The film will be a musical, featuring music written by Broadway composers Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez and the vocal talents of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Jonathan Groff. Get excited, because this is bound to become yet another animated Disney classic!

5.  "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone"

In the movie 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,' he stars as a Las Vegas magician who teams up with his former partner (Steve Buscemi) to take down a dangerous street magician (Jim Carrey). It's an original story with a very funny cast that is bound to have us in stitches.
We don't have to wait too long, either: it hits theaters on March 15, 2013. Bring it on!

6.  "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" . The adaptation of the second novel, 'Catching Fire,' releases on November 22, 2013 and stars much of the original cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci, and Elizabeth Banks.

7.  "Saving Mr. Banks" 
The movie, which hits theaters on December 20, 2013, revolves around the life of 'Mary Poppins' author P.L. Travers, from her childhood up until the making of the film adaptation of her books in the 1960s.
Though this photo from the set is a bit blurry, you can definitely see why they picked Mr. Hanks for the role!

8.  "Identity Thief" Now that comedy actress Melissa McCarthy has been nominated for an Academy Award, we're bound to see her pop up in the movies time and again. If you've been waiting impatiently to see her next big starring role, get ready to cheer! Her movie 'Identity Thief' comes out on February 8, 2013.

9.  "The Great Gatsby" The film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, and Tobey Maguire and releases on May 10, 2013, has a major connection to both of the movies listed above; screenwriter, producer, and director Baz Luhrmann wrote, produced, and directed those films, too. Are you jazzed yet? You should be!

10."Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" All of our favorite news reporters will be back, including Ron Burgundy (Ferrell), Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd), Champ Kind (David Koechner), and Brick Tamland (Steve Carell). Even the rival news men, played by Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson, will make an appearance! Prepare your vocal cords, because come December 20, 2013, you'll probably be expressing your inner joyfulness through the majesty of song.