About Today: 2012 Movie and TV Preview

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Today How does Hollywood plan to rebound from last year's theater attendance numbers, the lowest in 16 years? For starters, Tom Cruise plays a long-haired '80s rock star in Rock of Ages, Nicholas Cage stars as a monster with a flaming skull in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, and Keanu Reeves hunts an evil samurai overlord in Ronin 47. We're still trying to confirm whether these are comedies or dramas. Most Anticipated Films of 2012 Franchise-crazy Hollywood is at it again. Many of this year's most-anticipated films are either new entries in popular franchises (The Dark Knight Rises, The Bourne Legacy, Skyfall) or the first film of what could or will be a series (The Hunger Games, The Avengers). 2012 Comedy Movie Preview 2012 Romantic Comedy Movie Preview See More About:  2012 movies  the avengers  the hunger games 2012 Action Movie Preview Arnold Schwarzenegger makes his post-gubernatorial return to the big screen in August's The Expendables 2--and I'll be shocked if one of his first lines in the film isn't "I'm back." Most Anticipated New Anime Films New Documentaries in January See More About:  action movies  the avengers  battleship 2012 Horror Film Preview I still consider Rob Zombie's warped 2003 directorial debut House of 1000 Corpses the most nightmare-inducing film I've ever seen. Will he rekindle his penchant for chilling terror in this year's The Lords of Salem? Review of The Devil Inside Get Ready for More Paranormal Activity See More About:  upcoming horror movies  movie release schedule  underworld awakening Preview of New Midseason TV Comedies Though it received a somewhat tepid response during its run in the UK on BBC, I'm still hopeful that Life's Too Short, a new HBO mockumentary from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, will compare favorably to their previous (and brilliant) collaborations on The Office and Extras. Preview of New Midseason TV Dramas Midseason Animated TV Premiere Dates See More About:  schedules  hbo shows  abc shows Today Ads Satellite TV Movie TV Internet Live TV Preview Featured Articles How to Really Use Facebook Best Boots for Babies Astrology 101 How to Break Your Lease 10 Weirdest Physical Theories Becoming a School Principal   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement