See it: New “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” poster

catching fire poster

Check out the new poster for the eagerly awaited sequel “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” featuring a battle-ready Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence).

The poster features the tagline, “The sun persists in rising, so I make myself stand,” which of course comes from the opening passages of the second book.

Gives me chills just looking at it!

The follow-up to last year’s blockbuster “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire” is due in theaters Nov. 22 and stars Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Stanley Tucci and Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman. Based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling young-adult dystopian book series, “The Hunger Games” saga takes place in a bleak, not-too-distant future in which North American society has collapsed and been replaced by Panem, in which every year two teenagers from each of the country’s 12 districts are summoned to the corrupt Capitol to participate in the deadly Hunger Games, a spectacle televised throughout the land.

After winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games in the initial film, “Catching Fire” picks up as Katniss (Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Hutcherson) embark on their Victory Tour and realize they’ve become a symbol of hope and potential rebellion to the Panem population. Back at the Capitol, President Snow (Sutherland) and Head Gamekeeper Plutarch Heavesbee (Hoffman) plot to eliminate them.

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Wednesday Video Spotlight: New trailers for “Man of Steel,” “Star Trek into Darkness,” “Lone Ranger” and “R.I.P.D”

man of steel poster

In this Video Spotlight, check out the new trailers for the eagerly awaited upcoming films “Man of Steel,” “Star Trek into Darkness,” “The Lone Ranger,” “R.I.P.D.,” “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” and “Iron Man 3.”

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Video: First “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” trailer, exclusive “Iron Man 3″ clip unveiled at MTV Movie Awards

Liam Hemsworth presents a "Hunger Games" moment at the MTV Movie Awards in Sony Pictures Studio Lot in Culver City, Calif., on Sunday April 14, 2013. (AP)

Liam Hemsworth presents a “Hunger Games” moment at the MTV Movie Awards in Sony Pictures Studio Lot in Culver City, Calif., on Sunday April 14, 2013. (AP)

The MTV Movie Awards aired Sunday night, and in keeping with tradition, the Golden Popcorn statuettes were handed out to the winners, Aubrey Plaza and Will Ferrell pulled off what I suspect is one of the show’s signature wacky stunts, and the “Pitch Perfect” cast, including Muskogee native Ester Dean, rocked the house.

Plus, a couple of exclusive clips were shown from some of the most hotly anticipated films of 2013.

On the same night that “The Avengers” won three prizes, including best movie, an exclusive “Shootout” clip from “Iron Man 3″ was shown during the awards show. “Iron Man 3″ opens in theaters on May 3.

Even more exciting, Liam Hemsworth introduced the first trailer to “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.”

The follow-up to last year’s blockbuster “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire” is due in theaters Nov. 22 and stars Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Stanley Tucci and Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman. Based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling young-adult dystopian book series, “The Hunger Games” saga takes place in a bleak, not-too-distant future in which North American society has collapsed and been replaced by Panem, in which every year two teenagers from each of the country’s 12 districts are summoned to the corrupt Capitol to participate in the deadly Hunger Games, a spectacle televised throughout the land.

After winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games in the initial film, “Catching Fire” picks up as Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Hutcherson) embark on their Victory Tour and realize they’ve become a symbol of hope and potential rebellion to the Panem population. Back at the Capitol, President Snow (Sutherland) and Head Gamekeeper Plutarch Heavesbee (Hoffman) plot to eliminate them.

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Video: “Pitch Perfect” cast to reunite, perform at tonight’s MTV Movie Awards

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Australian scene-stealer Rebel Wilson will host tonight’s MTV Movie Awards, and the funnywoman will reunite and perform with some of the cast of her sleeper hit film “Pitch Perfect” in the process.

Rebel Wilson (AP)

Rebel Wilson (AP)

According to the Associated Press, Wilson and her co-stars from “Pitch Perfect” rehearsed a multi-genre opening medley Friday that features Wilson spoofing last year’s films and spinning nunchucks.

Brittany Snow, Anna Camp and Skylar Astin, along with a troupe of gymnastic dancers, joined the first-time host at Sony Pictures Studios to run through four songs not featured in the film.

MTV insists on keeping the titles a surprise until tonight’s show.

In the video above, “Pitch Perfect” actors Muskogee native Ester Dean, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Astin outlandishly tease what people can expect from the performance.

Tonight’s MTV Movie Awards will feature presenters Brad Pitt, Melissa McCarthy, Seth Rogen and Kerry Washington and performers including Selena Gomez. In addition, the trailer for the hotly anticipated sequel “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” will premiere during the show.

Jamie Foxx, Will Ferrell and Emma Watson will receive special awards at the ceremony, which will be broadcast live from 8 to 10 tonight on MTV.

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Video: First “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” trailer to be revealed during Sunday’s MTV Movie Awards

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The first trailer for the hotly anticipated sequel “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” will debut during Sunday’s MTV Movie Awards.

Hosted by “Pitch Perfect” actress Rebel Wilson, the MTV Movie Awards will feature presenters Brad Pitt, Melissa McCarthy, Seth Rogen and Kerry Washington and performers including Selena Gomez. Jamie Foxx, Will Ferrell and Emma Watson will receive special awards at the ceremony, which will be broadcast live from 8 to 10 p.m. Sunday on MTV.

The follow-up to last year’s blockbuster “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire” is due in theaters Nov. 22 and stars Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Stanley Tucci and Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman. Based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling young-adult dystopian book series, “The Hunger Games” saga takes place in a bleak, not-too-distant future in which North American society has collapsed and been replaced by Panem, in which every year two teenagers from each of the country’s 12 districts are summoned to the corrupt Capitol to participate in the deadly Hunger Games, a spectacle televised throughout the land.

Check out this new photo from “Catching Fire,” featuring Sutherland as Panem President Snow and Hoffman as Head Gamekeeper Plutarch Heavesbee:

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Hail to the chief and the hotties: “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Capitol Portraits of President Snow, Finnick, Gale and Peeta unveiled

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capitol portrait peeta

capitol portrait gale

Hail to the chief and the hotties: More Capitol Portraits have been unveiled from the hotly anticipated sequel “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.”

As with the previously released “Catching Fire” posters, these Capitol Portraits are beautifully stylized and less-than-typical movie posters that also go along with the “Victory Tour” that District 12 heroes Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) must go on at the start of the second novel.

Earlier this week, the Capitol Portrait character posters featuring District 12 Capitol representative Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) and the “Hunger Games” host Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci) in formal dress, pose and lighting were released at http://capitolcouture.pn.

Then, we got a load of the formal portraits for Katniss, her stylist Cinna (Lenny Kravitz) and her mentor Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), and we also got our first looks at Jeffrey Wright as District 3 champion Beetee and Jena Malone as District 7 champion Johanna Mason. Katniss, Beetee and Johanna all are depicted in their portraits holding white roses, the symbol of President Snow (Donald Sutherland).

Now, the Capitol Portraits have been revealed for the loathsome President Snow as well as the handsome men of “The Hunger Games”: Peeta, Katniss’ best friend Gale (Liam Hemsworth) and District 4 champion Finnick Odair (Sam Claflin).

Still, we haven’t yet seen a portrait or even a nice glimpse of well-cast Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman in the character of Head Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee.

I know I’ll be keeping my eyes open for that one.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” opens in theaters on Nov. 22.

Based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling young-adult dystopian book series, “The Hunger Games” saga takes place in a bleak, not-too-distant future in which North American society has collapsed and been replaced by Panem, in which every year two teenagers from each of the country’s 12 districts are summoned to the corrupt Capitol to participate in the deadly Hunger Games, a spectacle televised throughout the land.

Much of “Catching Fire” is devoted to the special 75th annual Hunger Games, also known as the Quarter Quell, which take place after the tense “Victory Tour.”

Along with “Catching Fire,” Lionsgate is planning to release two more movies based on Collins’ trilogy: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1″ is set for Nov. 21, 2014, release; with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2″ following on Nov. 20, 2015.

“Catching Fire” is directed by Francis Lawrence (“I Am Legend”).

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Johanna, Beetee, Katniss and more “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Capitol Portrait character posters revealed

johanna mason capitol portrait

beetee capitol portrait

More new “Capitol Portrait” character posters for the hotly anticipated sequel “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” have been unveiled online.

As with the previously released “Catching Fire” posters, they are beautifully stylized and less-than-typical movie posters that also go along with the “Victory Tour” that District 12 heroes Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) must go on at the start of the second novel.

Earlier this week, the Capitol Portrait character posters featuring District 12 Capitol representative Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) and the “Hunger Games” host Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci) in formal dress, pose and lighting were released.

Now, we not only have the Capitol Portraits for Katniss, her stylist Cinna (Lenny Kravitz) and her mentor Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), but we also have our first looks at Jeffrey Wright as District 3 champion Beetee and Jena Malone as District 7 champion Johanna Mason. Katniss, Beetee and Johanna all are depicted in their portraits holding white roses, the symbol of President Snow (Donald Sutherland).

More Capitol Portraits will be revealed at http://capitolcouture.pn.

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” opens in theaters on Nov. 22.

Based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling young-adult dystopian book series, “The Hunger Games” saga takes place in a bleak, not-too-distant future in which North American society has collapsed and been replaced by Panem, in which every year two teenagers from each of the country’s 12 districts are summoned to the corrupt Capitol to participate in the deadly Hunger Games, a spectacle televised throughout the land.

Much of “Catching Fire” is devoted to the special 75th annual Hunger Games, also known as the Quarter Quell, which take place after the tense “Victory Tour.”

Along with “Catching Fire,” Lionsgate is planning to release two more movies based on Collins’ trilogy: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1″ is set for Nov. 21, 2014, release; with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2″ following on Nov. 20, 2015.

“Catching Fire” will be directed by Francis Lawrence (“I Am Legend”). Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sam Claflin, Amanda Plummer, Lynn Cohen and Maria Howell will make their “Hunger Games” debut with the franchise’s second film.

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Effie Trinket and Caesar Flickerman “Capitol Portrait” posters from “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” debut online

effie trinket - capitol portrait

Two new character posters for the hotly anticipated sequel “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” were unveiled online today.

As with the previously released “Catching Fire” posters, they are beautifully stylized and less-than-typical movie posters that also go along with the “Victory Tour” that District 12 heroes Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) must go on at the start of the second novel.

The Capitol Portrait character posters feature District 12 Capitol representative Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) and the “Hunger Games” host Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci) in formal dress, pose and lighting.

According to http://capitolcouture.pn, the next Capitol Portrait will be revealed Tuesday.

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” opens in theaters on Nov. 22.

Based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling young-adult dystopian book series, “The Hunger Games” saga takes place in a bleak, not-too-distant future in which North American society has collapsed and been replaced by Panem, in which every year two teenagers from each of the country’s 12 districts are summoned to the corrupt Capitol to participate in the deadly Hunger Games, a spectacle televised throughout the land.

Much of “Catching Fire” is devoted to the special 75th annual Hunger Games, also known as the Quarter Quell, which take place after the tense “Victory Tour.”

Along with “Catching Fire,” Lionsgate is planning to release two more movies based on Collins’ trilogy: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1″ is set for Nov. 21, 2014, release; with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2″ following on Nov. 20, 2015.

“The Hunger Games” stars Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz, Donald Sutherland and Toby Jones are returning for “Catching Fire,” which will be directed by Francis Lawrence (“I Am Legend”).

Along with Claflin, Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jena Malone, Amanda Plummer, Lynn Cohen and Maria Howell will make their “Hunger Games” debut with “Catching Fire.”

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“Hunger Games: Catching Fire” “Victory Tour” posters revealed

hunger games catching fire victory tour poster

Two new posters for the hotly anticipated sequel “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” have been unveiled. Beautifully stylized and more than a little ominous, they aren’t your typical movie posters, as they advertise the “Victory Tour” that District 12 heroes Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) must go on at the start of the second novel.

Based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling young-adult dystopian book series, “The Hunger Games” saga takes place in a bleak, not-too-distant future in which North American society has collapsed and been replaced by Panem, in which every year two teenagers from each of the country’s 12 districts are summoned to the corrupt Capitol to participate in the deadly Hunger Games, a spectacle televised throughout the land.

Much of “Catching Fire” is devoted to the special 75th annual Hunger Games, also known as the Quarter Quell, which take place after the tense “Victory Tour.”

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” opens in theaters on Nov. 22.

Along with “Catching Fire,” Lionsgate is planning to release two more movies based on Collins’ trilogy: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1″ is set for Nov. 21, 2014, release; with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2″ following on Nov. 20, 2015.

“The Hunger Games” stars Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci and Toby Jones are returning for “Catching Fire,” which will be directed by Francis Lawrence (“I Am Legend”).

Along with Claflin, Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jena Malone, Amanda Plummer, Lynn Cohen and Maria Howell will make their “Hunger Games” debut with “Catching Fire.”

hunger games catching fire victory tour poster 2

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2013 movie preview: Oklahoma-made films “To the Wonder” and “August: Osage County” due for release this year

"To the Wonder"

“To the Wonder”

A version of this story, which was written by The Oklahoman’s Gene Triplett, George Lang, Matthew Price and me, also appears in Friday’s Weekend Looks section of The Oklahoman.

Just imagine, fellow film fans: By the end of this year, not one but two movies filmed in Oklahoma could well be top contenders for Academy Awards and other cinematic prizes.

Just let that knowledge soak into your Sooner State psyche for a second.

After premiering at the Venice and Toronto film festivals, Bartlesville-bred writer/director Terrence Malick’s romantic drama “To the Wonder,” starring Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem and Olga Kurylenko, is opening in theaters in April.

Although no firm date is set, the star-studded adaptation of Tulsa native Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning “August: Osage County” also is due out sometime in 2013. Produced by George Clooney and Harvey Weinstein, the movie counts Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Cooper, Abigail Breslin, Ewan McGregor, Benedict Cumberbatch among its acclaimed cast.

In addition, Duncan-born director Ron Howard returns with his first film in four years, the fact-based racing drama “Rush” in September; Putnam City North graduate James Marsden appears opposite Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg in the crime drama “2 Guns” in August; and Choctaw native Ryan Merriman co-stars with Harrison Ford and Chadwick Boseman in the Jackie Robinson biopic “42” in April.

Plus, Superman, Iron Man, Thor, Katniss Everdeen, the Wizard of Oz, Bilbo Baggins, John McClane, Ron Burgandy, The Lone Ranger and the crew of the Starship Enterprise all will be back in action on the big screen in 2013:

"A Good Day to Die Hard"

“A Good Day to Die Hard”

February

“Identity Thief”

“Arrested Development” fans can help count down to the May return of the long-dormant cult hit when Jason Bateman stars in this road-trip comedy in which a mild-mannered businessman searches for the person who stole all his personal information. Melissa McCarthy of “Bridesmaids” co-stars in this comedy from director Seth Gordon, who previously worked with Bateman on 2011’s “Horrible Bosses.” (Feb. 8)

“A Good Day to Die Hard”

Smirky, wisecracking Bruce Willis is back as smirky, wisecracking New York supercop John McClane in the fifth installment of this action franchise, which takes our baldheaded hero to Russia to help out his wayward son (Jai Courtney), only to discover that sonny is a CIA agent working to stop a nuclear weapons heist, compelling dad to team with him against the bad guys. John Moore (“Behind Enemy Lines”) directs. (Feb. 13)

March

“Jack the Giant Slayer”           

“X-Men” director Bryan Singer’s latest big movie concerns a young farmhand (Nicholas Hoult, “X-Men: First Class”) who accidentally plants an enormous beanstalk that allows beastly giants to wreak havoc. Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci and Bill Nighy will join the fairytale fray. (March 1)

"Oz the Great and Powerful"

“Oz the Great and Powerful”

“Oz the Great and Powerful”

Since “The Wizard of Oz,” the epochal 1939 classic version of L. Frank Baum’s story, Hollywood has tried several times to recapture that film’s vivid, indelible magic, but most of those projects (Sidney Lumet’s “The Wiz,” Walter Murch’s 1985 cult film “Return to Oz”) failed to meet expectations. But director Sam Raimi’s “Oz the Great and Powerful” looks like it could strike closest to the original’s sense of wonder thanks to advanced technology, a similar color palette and performances by James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz. (March 8)

“The Incredible Burt Wonderstone”

Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi and Jim Carrey attempt to conjure comedic gold as magicians competing for supremacy on the Las Vegas strip. Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin and James Gandolfini co-star, and 12-year-old Oklahoma City native Mason Cook plays the younger version of Carell’s title character. (March 15)

“Admission”

As “30 Rock” draws to a close, Tina Fey’s film career takes center stage with this comedy about a Princeton admissions officer who suspects that an alternative-school applicant is the child she gave up for adoption. “Admission” co-stars Paul Rudd and is directed by Paul Weitz, who includes the excellent “In Good Company” and “About a Boy” in his filmography alongside, um, “Little Fockers” and Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant.” (March 22)

“Olympus Has Fallen”

Gerard Butler plays an ex-Secret Service agent who is the only hope for salvation in a thriller described as “‘Die Hard’ in the White House,” as terrorists take over 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day”) directs, while Morgan Freeman, Dylan McDermott, Aaron Eckhart and Ashley Judd co-star. (March 22)

"The Host"

“The Host”

“The Host”

“The Twilight Saga” may have run its course, but writer/director Andrew Niccol (“Gattaca”) is ushering best-selling author Stephenie Meyer’s other otherworldly novel onto the big screen. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Diane Kruger and William Hurt, the sci-fi/romance centers on a parasitic extra-terrestrial “Soul” that is injected into one of Earth’s last remaining alien-free humans, Melanie Stryder (Ronan). Instead of following her species’ mission of taking over Earth, the alien bonds with her host and sets out to help other free humans. (March 29)

“The Place Beyond the Pines”

A motorcycle stunt rider turned bank robber (Ryan Gosling) and an ambitious police officer (Bradley Cooper) anxious to climb the ranks of a corrupt police department clash in a drama that unfolds over 15 years, leaving their respective sons (Dane DeHaan, Emory Cohen) to deal with the consequences of their shared legacy. Derek Cianfrance (“Blue Valentine”) directs and co-writes. (March 29)

“G.I. Joe: Retaliation”

Jon M. Chu (“Step Up 2”) directs this sequel to 2009’s “G.I. Joe.” A holdover originally set for 2012 release, the follow-up boasts additional star power in the form of Dwayne Johnson and Bruce Willis. Chu told Slashfilm that he grew up playing with G.I. Joes and hopes fans of the toy/comic book/animated show will give the second film a shot. Channing Tatum returns as Duke, and Ray Park is back as the silent ninja Snake Eyes. (March 29)

April

“To the Wonder”

Filmed in and around Bartlesville, Pawhuska and Tulsa — and Mont Saint-Michel, Manche, France — by storied and enigmatic film director Terence Malick (“Days of Heaven,” “The Tree of Life”) in the summer of 2010, this potential awards-grabber stars Olga Kurylenko as Marina and Ben Affleck as Neil, a couple who meet in France and move to Oklahoma to start a life together, but find complications when Marina meets a priest (Javier Bardem) who is struggling with his vocation, while Neil renews a relationship with childhood sweetheart Jane (Rachel McAdams). (April 12)

"42"

“42″

“42”

Writer-director Brian Helgeland’s (“A Knight’s Tale”) baseball drama chronicles Jackie Robinson’s (Chadwick Boseman) historic breaking of the sport’s color line. Harrison Ford plays legendary Brooklyn Dodgers President and General Manager Branch Rickey, who signed Robinson; Christopher Meloni portrays outspoken team manager Leo Durocher, who makes a stand on behalf of the pioneering athlete; and Oklahoma native Ryan Merriman plays right fielder Dixie Walker, who opposes Robinson joining the squad. (April 12)

“Oblivion”

Tom Cruise stars as a drone repairman on a post-apocalyptic, war-torn Earth. When he rescues a beautiful stranger from a spacecraft, his world is thrown into chaos. The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski (“TRON: Legacy”), who created the story as well. (April 19)

"Iron Man 3"

“Iron Man 3″

May

“Iron Man 3”

Robert Downey Jr. slips back into the heavy metal suit of Iron Man to play billionaire playboy Tony Stark for the fourth time (or fifth, counting an “Incredible Hulk” cameo). This time, Shane Black takes the director’s seat to helm the superhero’s battle against Marvel Comics baddie the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley). Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts and Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine also return. Jon Favreau, who directed the series’ first two installments, will appear as Stark’s driver, Happy Hogan. (May 3)

“The Great Gatsby”

The fifth attempt to adapt F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most celebrated novel to the screen stars Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role of the enigmatic, nouveau riche playboy; Tobey Maguire as the Long Island neighbor Nick Carraway, who is drawn into Gatsby’s dangerously decadent world; and Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, Carraway’s cousin and Gatsby’s old flame. The 1920s-period drama is directed and co-written for the screen by “Moulin Rouge!” helmer Baz Luhrmann. (May 10)

“Star Trek into Darkness”

J.J. Abrams (“Lost”) returns to direct the second post-reboot “Trek” film, featuring Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock. Benedict Cumberbatch (“Sherlock”) is on board as a mysterious villain. In the film, the Enterprise is called back to Earth after a terrorist act, but Kirk strikes out on his own on a manhunt to capture a destructive force. (May 17)

“The Hangover Part III”

The “Wolf Pack” reunites to console Alan (Zach Galifianakis) over a death in the family, and the party reignites in Las Vegas and accelerates in Tijuana. Todd Phillips directs and co-writes again, and Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Justin Bartha are back in their cups as well. (May 24)

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