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13 Going on 30. Humiliated teen suddenly finds herself trapped in the body of a grown woman (Jennifer Garner). Mark Ruffalo also stars. Directed by Gary Winick (“Tadpole”). Columbia/Revolution, April 23.

After the Sunset. Master thief Pierce Brosnan’s retirement is interrupted by former nemesis Woody Harrelson with the rumor of a heist in the works. Brett Ratner (“Rush Hour”) directs. With Salma Hayek. New Line, Nov 12.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. A San Diego TV station in the 1970s is the battleground for the war between established newsman Will Ferrell and his new female rival, Christina Applegate. Directed by Adam McKay. DreamWorks, July 9.

Beauty Shop. Queen Latifah also sets up her own shop in this female counterpoint to “Barbershop.” MGM, TBA.

Because of Winn-Dixie. Lonely girl and orphaned dog have a strong impact on folks in a small Florida town. With Jeff Daniels, Dave Matthews and Eva Marie Saint. Wayne Wang (“Joy Luck Club”) directs. Fox, Aug. 13.

The Big Bounce. Seductive Sara Foster urges Oahu drifter Owen Wilson to pull a scam on former boss Gary Sinise. Morgan Freeman also stars. Directed by George Armitage (“Grosse Pointe Blank”). Warner Bros., Jan 30.

Breakin’ All the Rules. Jamie Foxx gets dumped by fiancee, writes a book on how to break up. With Gabrielle Union. Directed by Daniel Taplitz. Screen Gems, March 26.

Broken Lizard’s Club Dread. The Broken Lizard comedy troupe sets the scene in a libidinous tropical resort owned by washed-up rocker Bill Paxton, beset by a machete-wielding killer. Jay Chandrasekhar (“Super Troopers”) directs. Fox Searchlight, Feb. 27.

Cheer Up. Texas Ranger Tommy Lee Jones goes undercover to protect some key murder witnesses: a group of University of Texas cheerleaders. Directed by Stephen Herek (“Mr. Holland’s Opus”). Columbia/Revolution, July 23.

A Cinderella Story. The fairy tale scenario is applied to contemporary high school senior Hilary Duff and a cyber-pal Prince Charming (Chad Michael Murray). Jennifer Coolidge also stars. Directed by TV veteran Mark Rosman. Warner Bros., July 16.

Coffee and Cigarettes. Characters ranging from Jack White to Tom Waits to Roberto Benigni sip, smoke and talk in Jim Jarmusch’s cinematic cafe au shorts. United Artists, May 14.

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. Lindsay Lohan (“Freaky Friday”) faces transition from Manhattan life to a sentence in New Jersey. Directed by Sara Sugarman (“Very Annie Mary”). Walt Disney, Feb. 20.

Connie and Carla. Nia Vardalos, in her follow-up to “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” teams with Toni Collette as a pair of dinner theater performers who flee to Hollywood after witnessing a mafia murder and lie low as a popular drag act. David Duchovny also stars. Directed by Michael Lembeck (“Santa Clause 2”). Universal, April 16.

The Cookout. NBA rookie star (Storm P of the hip-hop group the Unit) stirs up his posh new neighborhood when he invites his family and old friends for an epic barbecue. With Jenifer Lewis, Queen Latifah and Danny Glover. Directed by Lance Rivera. Lions Gate, summer.

Danny Deckchair. Rhys Ifans’ helium-borne escape from the world he knows leads to new discoveries and romance. Miranda Otto co-stars. Written and directed by Jeff Balsmeyer. Lions Gate, August. A Dirty Shame. Convenience-store owner Tracey Ullman is consumed by lust as a side effect of a concussion. John Waters directs. With Chris Isaak, Johnny Knoxville and Selma Blair. New Line, TBA.

Envy. Ben Stiller’s longtime friendship with Jack Black takes a tailspin when his pal’s invention brings fame and fortune. With Rachel Weisz and Christopher Walken. Barry Levinson directed. DreamWorks, April 2

Eulogy. A patriarch’s death triggers the gathering of a large, colorful family. Zooey Deschanel, Hank Azaria and Ray Romano head the ensemble cast. Directed by Michael Clancy. Lions Gate, May 21.

Eurotrip. A boy and his buddies raise Cain on the Continent as they travel to Berlin in search of his e-mail pal. Directed by first-timer Jeff Schaffer. DreamWorks, Feb. 20

First Daughter. Katie Holmes, the child of the president (Michael Keaton) and itching for freedom, heads for college where she falls for dorm advisor Marc Blucas. Directed by Forest Whitaker (“Waiting to Exhale”). Fox, TBA.

Garfield. The comic strip cat sounds a lot like Bill Murray as the lazy feline makes his computer-generated film debut. Directed by Peter Hewitt (“Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey”). Fox, June 18. Comedy

The Girl Next Door. Innocent 18-year-old Emile Hirsch falls for neighbor Elisha Cuthbert -- who happens to be a former porn star. Luke Greenfield (“The Animal”) directs . Fox, March 12.

Going Shopping. Henry Jaglom’s companion piece to “Eating” checks in on successful clothing designer Victoria Foyt as she tries to pull off the biggest sale of the year during the Mother’s Day weekend. With Lee Grant and Rob Morrow. Rainbow Releasing, July.

Goldfish Memory. Assorted Dubliners looking for love in all sorts of places. Directed by Elizabeth Gil. Wolfe, May.

Good Bye, Lenin! East Berliner conducts an elaborate ruse to shield his staunchly socialist mother from news of the Wall’s fall when she awakens from a coma in 1989. Directed by Wolfgang Becker. Sony Pictures Classics, Feb. 27.

The Green Butchers. Business is bad for a butcher shop until an unfortunate accident coinciding with a large meat order leads customers to line up for more. With Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Mads Mikkelsen. Anders Thomas Jensen directs. Newmarket, TBA.

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. John Cho and Kal Penn’s fast-food quest turns into a life-altering journey through Jersey. Directed by Danny Leiner (“Dude, Where’s My Car?”). New Line, TBA.

I {heart} Huckabees. Team of “detectives” helps clients with their existential issues. David O. Russell (“Three Kings”) directs, Jason Schwartzman, Jude Law, Naomi Watts, Dustin Hoffman, Lily Tomlin, Mark Wahlberg and Isabelle Huppert star. Fox Searchlight, October.

Jersey Girl. It’s a radical adjustment for Ben Affleck, from slick Manhattan publicist to single parent living with dad Dad back in Jersey. With Liv Tyler and ... Jennifer Lopez! Written and directed by Kevin Smith. Miramax, March 19.

John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas. Skipping the season sounds like a good idea to Tim Allen, until his daughter suddenly shows up. Jamie Lee Curtis also stars. Revolution Studios head Joe Roth (“America’s Sweethearts”) directed. Columbia/Revolution, Holiday.

Johnson Family Vacation. Interaction on the interstate as a fractious clan led by Cedric the Entertainer heads toward a family reunion in Missouri. With Bow Wow, Vanessa Williams and Steve Harvey. Christopher Erskin directs. Fox Searchlight, April 7.

Kitchen Stories. Swedish researchers study the kitchen habits of single men in Norway in the 1950s. Directed by Bent Hamer. IFC, Feb. 20.

The Ladykillers. Coen brothers’ remake of the classic British comedy about a group of criminal conspirators headed by Tom Hanks and their inconvenient landlady (Irma P. Hall). Touchstone, March 26.

Last First Kiss. New Yorker Will Smith orchestrates first impressions for clients to make on their dates. Romantic complications ensue. Eva Mendes also stars. Andy Tennant (“Sweet Home Alabama”) directs. Columbia, Nov. 19.

The Last Shot. Struggling filmmaker Matthew Broderick gets entangled in an FBI sting operation. Alec Baldwin also stars. Directed by Jeff Nathanson. Touchstone, Fall.

Latter Days. West Hollywood party boy and Mormon missionary embark on an affair with destructive potential. With Jacqueline Bisset and Mary Kay Place. Directed by Jay C. Cox, screenwriter of “Sweet Home Alabama.” TLA Releasing, Jan 30.

Laws of Attraction. New York divorce lawyers Julianne Moore and Pierce Brosnan go from courtroom adversaries to husband and wife. Directed by Peter Howitt (“Sliding Doors”). New Line, April 30. Comedy

Little Black Book. Brittany Murphy illadvisedly rifles through boyfriend Ron Livingston’s Palm Pilot, scaring up old girlfriends and comedic situations. Directed by Nick Hurran. Columbia/Revolution, fall.

The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. Larry Blamire’s send-up of ‘50s sci-fi movies features mutants, aliens, et al. Tri-Star, Feb. 6.

Love Me If You Dare. As lonely children Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard (“Big Fish”) invent a game of “dare” that binds them together. Now adulthood brings a new wrinkle to their relationship. Written and directed by Yann Samuell. Paramount Classics, August. Comedy

Mean Girls. Lindsay Lohan, the daughter of zoologists who was raised in Africa, learns about the real law of the jungle when she enters high school. Directed by Mark Waters (“Freaky Friday,” “The House of Yes”). Paramount, April 2

Meet the Fockers. The “Meet the Parents” gang is back for a little in-laws action with Ben Stiller’s family. Robert De Niro also stars. Jay Roach (the three “Austin Powers” movies) returns as director. Universal, Dec. 22.

Melinda and Melinda. Woody Allen’s new offering features an eclectic cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor (“Dirty Pretty Things”), Will Ferrell, Amanda Peet and Chloe Sevigny. Fox Searchlight, December.

Merci Docteur Rey. When a young gay Parisian witnesses a murder, he’s plunged into a whirl of eccentric encounters. With Dianne Wiest, Jane Birkin, Simon Callow and Vanessa Redgrave. Written and directed by Andrew Litvak. Here! Films/Regent Releasing, May.

Millions. Seven days till Britain converts to the Euro and two wee lads have a golden opportunity handed them when a train robbery goes wrong and enormous bags of pounds sterling land in their laps. Danny Boyle (“Trainspotting,” “28 Days Later”) directs. Fox Searchlight, third quarter.

Mr. 3000. When three of his 3,000 hits are disqualified, 47-year-old ex-ballplayer Bernie Mac returns to the game in an effort to reestablish his milestone. With Angela Bassett. Directed by Charles Stone (“Drumline”). Touchstone, May 14.

New York Minute. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have divergent agendas when they head off for a day in Manhattan, but plans go awry. With Eugene Levy. Directed by Dennie Gordon (“What a Girl Wants”). Warner Bros., May 7.

The Onion Movie. The writers and editors of the underground college humor paper gone national use a sketch format to take satirical swipes at the world today. Fox Searchlight, third quarter.

The Perfect Score. In the name of self-determination, a group of high school friends (including Erika Christensen and Scarlett Johansson) makes plans to hijack the SAT test. Brian Robbins (“Varsity Blues”) directs. Paramount, Jan. 30.

The Prince & Me. Pre-med student Julia Styles must choose between her profession and her love for the Prince of Denmark. Directed by Martha Coolidge. Paramount, March 12

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Anne Hathaway’s regal education continues. Today’s lesson: You have to get married before you get crowned queen. With Julie Andrews and Hector Elizondo. Garry Marshall directs. Walt Disney, July 16.

Raising Helen. Tragedy leaves ambitious Kate Hudson in charge of her sister’s three children. With John Corbett. Garry Marshall directs. Walt Disney, Sept. 17.

The Ringer. Johnny Knoxville (“Jackass”) stars in this Farrelly brothers-produced enterprise about a man desperate enough to try to fix the Special Olympics. Barry W. Blaustein (“Beyond the Mat”) directs. Fox Searchlight, third quarter.

Saved! American Christian High School student Jena Malone’s pregnancy causes popular best friend Mandy Moore and the in-crowd to shun her, but she finds camaraderie with the campus misfits. Directed by Brian Dannelly. United Artists, April 23.

Schultze Gets the Blues. Regimented retired miner and polka accordionist is transfigured when he discovers zydeco music. Written and directed by Michael Schorr. Paramount Classics, TBA.

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard and Linda Cardellini are back and someone is reintroducing such classic Mystery Inc. adversaries as the Pterodactyl Ghost and the Black Knight. Director Raja Gosnell also returns. Warner Bros. March 26.

Sex Is Comedy. Film director Anne Parillaud (“La Femme Nikita”) has to orchestrate a sex scene between two actors who can’t stand each other. With Gregoire Colin. Catherine Breillat (“Romance”) directs. IFC, October.

Shaolin Soccer. True believer Stephen Chow reunites his friends and applies the ancient art in a new way. The multitalented Chow produces, writes, directs and edits. Miramax, March 26.

She Hate Me. Fired for whistle-blowing, biotech exec Anthony Mackie (“8 Mile”) takes up the slack by impregnating wealthy lesbians. Kerry Washington also stars. Spike Lee directs. Sony Pictures Classics, TBA.

Showboy. Mockumentary about fired “Six Feet Under” writer Christian Taylor, who pursues his dream of becoming a dancer in a Vegas show. Taylor co-directs with Lindy Heyman. Here! Films/Regent Releasing, April 9.

Sideways. California pinot noir and strange women mark a pre-wedding journey undertaken by longtime friends Paul Giamatti (“American Splendor”) and Thomas Haden Church (“Lowell on the TV series “Wings”). With Sandra Oh (“Under the Tuscan Sun”) and Virginia Madsen. Fox Searchlight, fourth quarter.

Sleepover. Four girls have a memorable night when they enter a marathon scavenger hunt. Alexa Vega and Mika Boorem star. Directed by Joe Nussbaum (“George Lucas in Love”). MGM, TBA.

Son of the Mask. Cartoonist Jamie Kennedy’s infant son gets hold of the Mask of Loki and acquires its shape-shifting powers. Alan Cumming also stars. Directed by Lawrence Guterman (“Cats & Dogs”). New Line, Oct 15.

Soul Plane. You are free to dance about the cabin, on a new black-owned airline packed with funky amenities. Kevin Hart, Method Man, Tom Arnold and Snoop Dogg head the cast. Directed by Jessy Terrero. MGM, May 28.

Spanglish. James L. Brooks’ first film since “As Good As It Gets” looks at the culture clash that occurs when a Mexican woman (Spanish star Paz Vega of “Sex and Lucia”) and her daughter go to work at the home of an affluent L.A. family -- which happens to include Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni and Anne Bancroft. Columbia, Dec. 17.- Surviving Christmas. Ben Affleck returns to his childhood home for a family holiday. A different family lives there now? No problem. He pays them to pretend. James Gandolfini, Catherine O’Hara and Christina Applegate also star. DreamWorks, Holiday

Synergy. Dennis Quaid stars as a 50-year-old businessman who deals with being demoted and having his new, young boss (Topher Grace) fall for his teenage daughter (Scarlett Johansson). Paul Weitz (“About a Boy”) directs. Universal, Fall.

Taxi. Tim Story (“Barbershop”) directs this New York adventure involving a fast cabbie (Queen Latifah), an undercover cop (Jimmy Fallon) and female bank robbers. Fox, Oct. 8.

Untitled Dodgeball Comedy. Habitues of a neighborhood gym suit up for a dodgeball match to save their haven from a giant fitness center. Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller star. Fox, June 25.

Welcome to Mooseport. Plumber Ray Romano runs for mayor against former U.S. president Gene Hackman, while they compete for the affections of Maura Tierney. Directed by Donald Petrie (“Miss Congeniality”). Fox, Feb 20.

What Boys Like. Things get complicated when a groomsman realizes that his buddy’s bride-to-be is the long-ago girlfriend he never forgot. Christopher Wiehl, Duane Martin, Lisa Brenner and Charisma Carpenter star. Written and directed by Lawrence Gay. Innovation Film Group, February.

White Chicks. Two FBI agents (Shawn and Marlon Wayans) investigating a kidnapping ring infiltrate the Hamptons’ high society. Keenen Ivory Wayans directs from a script by all three brothers. Columbia/Revolution, July 23.

The Whole Ten Yards. Dentist Matthew Perry asks former neighbor and retired hit man Bruce Willis to help rescue his wife from the Hungarian mob. Directed by Howard Deutch (“Pretty in Pink”). Warner Bros., April 9.

Wimbledon. Journeyman tennis pro Paul Bettany hits a hot streak, professionally and romantically, winning matches and wooing U.S. star Kirsten Dunst, at the prestigious All-England championship. Directed by Richard Loncraine (“Richard III”). Universal, Sept 24.

Win a Date With Tad Hamilton! Roguish movie star Josh Duhamel is so taken with small-town girl Kate Bosworth that he decides to move to the sticks, much to the dismay of her best friend, Topher Grace. Directed by Robert Luketic (“Legally Blonde”). DreamWorks, Friday.

Winter Passing. Playwright Adam Rapp’s debut feature follows Zooey Deschanel’s visit to her reclusive novelist father (Ed Harris), which reveals an unusual living arrangement and old secrets. With Amy Madigan, Will Ferrell and Amelia Warner. Focus Features, TBA.

Without a Paddle. Misadventures of three dudes up the proverbial creek while searching for treasure in the Oregon woods. With Seth Green, Matthew Lillard, Dax Sheppard and Burt Reynolds. Directed by Steven Brill (“Mr. Deeds”). Paramount, TBA.

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Editor -- Kinsey Lowe

Capsules -- Richard Cromelin and Kevin Crust