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Fall movie preview

Hollywood hopes big stars equal big blockbusters

After a record-breaking summer, the major movie studios are banking on the Toms (Hanks and Cruise), Julia, Nicole and Angelina to keep churning out box-office hits this fall.

The Darjeeling Limited
September 28 (limited release)
The Darjeeling Limited
Fox Searchlight (NWS)
Quirky director Wes Anderson has a cult following, but his films have never been huge blockbusters. His biggest hit was 2001's "The Royal Tenenbaums." which grossed $52.4 million at the box office. His last film, 2004's "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" only grossed $24 million.

But will curious moviegoers be drawn to Anderson's latest film since it stars Owen Wilson, who has been in the news lately following a suicide attempt?

The movie stars Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, who starred in Anderson's 1998 movie "Rushmore," and Adrien Brody as estranged brothers taking a train trek across India following their father's death. Doesn't sound all that uplifting.

And Box Office Mojo's Gray said he's not sure that the film will attract more than Anderson's most ardent fans, even though Wilson's troubles may mean more publicity for the film. In fact, Wilson's woes could be a turn-off.

"Owen Wilson probably raises awareness for 'The Darjeeling Limited.' The question is though if it is the right kind of awareness." Gray said.


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The Kingdom

The Darjeeling Limited

Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?

Saw IV

American Gangster

The Kite Runner

Bee Movie

Lions for Lambs

No Country for Old Men

Beowulf

The Golden Compass

I Am Legend

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Charlie Wilson's War
Blockbuster and Netflix are slugging it out in the DVD market. And the two companies are now taking their battle to the online movie download and streaming business as well. (more)
Powerhouse director Peter Rosten prepares high school students for film careers from an outpost in Montana. (more)
A series of sequels and other blockbusters like "The Simpsons" and "Transformers" helped heat up the silver screen this summer. (more)
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