Movies Opening this Week – July 20

Pan

Offering a new take on the origin of the classic characthers created by J.M. Barrie, the action adventure follows the story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny – to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

Directed by Joe Wright

Produced by Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Paul Webster

Written by Jason Fuchs

Based on Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Amanda Seyfried.

Release Date: July 24, 2015

Poltergeist

A suburban family’s home is invaded by evil spirits.

Directed by Gil Kenan

Produced by Roy Lee, Sam Raimi, Robert G. Tapert

Screenplay by David Lindsay-Abaire

Based on Poltergeist by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, Mark Victor

Starring: Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Jared Harris, Jane Adams.

Release Date: July 24, 2015.

Pixels

This summer, it’s game on or game over! When aliens misinterpret video feeds of the classic arcade games as declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.

Directed by Chris Columbus

Produced by Adam Sandler, Chris Columbus, Allen Covert, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan

Screenplay by Tim Herlihy, Timothy Dowling

Story by Tim Herlihy

Based on Pixels by Patrick Jean

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad, Brian Cox, Ashley Benson, Jane Krakowski.

Release Date: July 24, 2015.