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As we bid farewell to 2011, it\u2019s time for us to look ahead and get excited about the movies that 2012 will bring. The Golden Globes and Oscars haven\u2019t named their favorites yet, but we\u2019re not waiting around for that. We are excited about the future. There are some great movies to look forward to in 2012 \u2013 sequels, re-releases, film adaptations, and even a Pixar movie. Distinguished directors like\u00a0Judd Apatow<\/a>\u00a0andQuentin Taratino<\/a>\u00a0both have movies coming out next year, so we\u2019re excited for that too. Below is a list of what\u00a0we think<\/em>\u00a0are some of the most anticipated movies of 2012.<\/p>\n

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10. The Comedy:\u00a0This Is 40<\/em>
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Judd Apatow\u2019s last directorial effort was the 2009 dramady\u00a0Funny People<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. The film showed us a new side of Apatow, whose previous films\u00a0Knocked Up<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0The 40-Year-Old Virgin<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0had been mainly comedies. Although\u00a0This Is 40<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a spinoff from\u00a0Knocked Up<\/em>, the film will follow in the footsteps of\u00a0Funny People<\/em>\u00a0in terms of tone (don\u2019t worry, it\u2019ll still be a comedy).\u00a0Seth Rogen<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Katherine Heigl<\/a>\u00a0won\u2019t be reprising their characters, instead the film will focus on\u00a0Paul Rudd<\/a>\u2018s and\u00a0Leslie Mann<\/a>\u2018s characters.<\/p>\n

Release Date: December 21, 2012<\/strong>
\nDirector: Judd Apatow<\/strong>
\nBiggest Draw:\u00a0Jason Segel<\/a>, Paul Rudd,\u00a0Melissa McCarthy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

9. The Re-Release:\u00a0Titanic 3D<\/em>
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One of the highest grossing films of all time is returning to the big screen \u2013\u00a0Titanic<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0James Cameron<\/a>has given his epic romance and disaster film a new 3D look and is going to re-release the film just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sailing. While some may scoff and roll their eyes at a re-release thinking the studio just wants to make more dough, let\u2019s look at it this way \u2013 some movies are meant for the big screen and\u00a0Titanic<\/em>\u00a0is definitely one of them.<\/p>\n

Release Date: April 6, 2012<\/strong>
\nDirector: James Cameron<\/strong>
\nBiggest Draw:\u00a0Leonardo DiCaprio<\/a>,\u00a0Kate Winslet<\/a>, 3D<\/strong><\/p>\n

8. The Pixar Movie:\u00a0Brave<\/em>
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Brave<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is different than other Pixar films. For starters, this will be the studio\u2019s first fairy tale; and second, the film is directed by Pixar\u2019s first female director Branda Champman, who also penned the screenplay.Brave<\/em>\u00a0tells the story of a royal Scottish family and its Princess Merida who is determined to follow her own path as a warrior. Who\u2019s excited for another Pixar movie?<\/p>\n

Release Date: June 22, 2012<\/strong>
\nDirector: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman<\/strong>
\nBiggest Draw: Um, it\u2019s a Pixar film!
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7. The Period Piece:\u00a0The Great Gatsby<\/em><\/h2>\n

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The Great Gatsby<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a classic tale that has been made into a movie plenty of times, so why is this one so special? Well, aside from its stellar cast, there\u2019s whole generations who haven\u2019t seen this story brought to life. The last\u00a0Gatsby<\/em>\u00a0to hit theaters was in 1974 with Mia Farrow and\u00a0Robert Redford<\/a>, and the film wasn\u2019t a total critical success (despite its two great leads). With a December-release date, this version seems to have its eyes set on an Oscar.<\/p>\n

Release Date: December 25, 2012<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Baz Luhrmann<\/a><\/strong>
\nBiggest Draw: Leonardo DiCaprio,\u00a0Carey Mulligan<\/a>,\u00a0Tobey Maguire<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

6. The Unconventional Drama:\u00a0Django Unchained<\/em>
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Quentin Tarantino is following his 2009 Nazi drama\u00a0Inglorious Basterds<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with\u00a0Django Unchained<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, a film that will touch upon another sensitive subject \u2013 slavery. Tarantino is known for his violent and bloody films, and this topic is exactly that.\u00a0Django Unchained<\/em>\u00a0will follow a slave-turned bounty hunter (Jamie Fox<\/a>) who sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner (Leonardo DiCaprio). This will be the first time we see DiCaprio play the actual villain. If anything,\u00a0Django Unchained<\/em>\u00a0is going to shed some light on one of our country\u2019s most disgraceful moments, and we can count on Tarantino to make this history lesson very entertaining.<\/p>\n

Release Date: December 2, 2012<\/strong>
\nDirector: Quentin Tarantino\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBiggest Draw: Leonardo DiCaprio,\u00a0Joseph Gordon-Levitt<\/a>,\u00a0Samuel L. Jackson<\/a>, Jamie Fox,\u00a0Kurt Russell<\/a>
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5. The Twisted Tale:\u00a0Snow White and the Huntsman<\/em>
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When the\u00a0first photos<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0Kristen Stewart<\/a>\u00a0as Snow White were released, we were shocked to see her dressed in armor instead of the iconic blue and yellow dress. The photos showed that\u00a0Rupert Sanders<\/a>\u2018 version of the timeless fairytale would definitely be twisted and dark.\u00a0The trailer confirmed<\/a>\u00a0our suspicions, and made\u00a0Snow White and the Huntsman<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0our favorite of the two Snow White films being released in 2012.<\/p>\n

Release Date: June 1, 2012<\/strong>
\nDirector: Rupert Sanders\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBiggest Draw: Kristen Stewart,\u00a0Charlize Theron<\/a>,\u00a0Chris Hemsworth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

4. The Comic Book Movie:\u00a0The Amazing Spider-Man<\/em>
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Just a few years after\u00a0Spider-Man 3<\/strong><\/em>, there whole superhero franchise got a reboot. In 2012, we\u2019ll seeSpider-Man<\/em>\u00a0take another form in the shape of British actor\u00a0Andrew Garfield<\/a>, who won\u00a0audiences over with his cute stunt<\/a>\u00a0during this year\u2019s Comic Con.\u00a0Marc Webb<\/a>\u2018s version,\u00a0The Amazing Spider-Man<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0will not include Mary Jane Watson; instead, it will highlight Spider-Man\u2019s second love, Gwen Stacy, who will be played by\u00a0Emma Stone<\/a>. Despite how fans of the comics may feel about this new take, there\u2019s no denying that it\u2019s a film we really, really want to see.<\/p>\n

Release Date: July 3, 2012<\/strong>
\nDirector: Marc Webb<\/strong>
\nBiggest Draw: Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. The Summer Blockbuster:\u00a0The Avengers<\/em><\/h2>\n

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The Avengers<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a crossover movie that will bring together our favorite superheroes including Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Black Widow and Hawkeye. This is a comic fan\u2019s dream. We\u2019re going to be seeing all of these superheroes on-screen, at the same time, fighting the forces of evil. More important, we\u2019re going to see these characters interact with each other, which based off the trailer, we can garner that it\u2019ll be very entertaining to watch. We\u2019re excited!<\/p>\n

Release Date: May 4, 2012<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Joss Whendon<\/a><\/strong>
\nBiggest Draw:\u00a0Robert Downey Jr.<\/a>,\u00a0Chris Evans<\/a>,\u00a0Mark Ruffalo<\/a>, Chris Hemsworth,\u00a0Scarlett Johansson<\/a>
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2. The Sci-Fi Adaptation:\u00a0The Hunger Games<\/em><\/h2>\n

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With\u00a0Harry Potter<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0over and just one more\u00a0Twilight<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0film to go, many are wondering if\u00a0The Hunger Games<\/em><\/strong><\/a>will be the next big franchise. Like the two before it,\u00a0The Hunger Games<\/em>\u00a0is being adapted from young adult novels. This film is set in the future United States where 24 young boys and girls are pit against each other in a bloody battle to the death, while their efforts are broadcasted for everyone to see. Could this be Lionsgate\u2019s answer to\u00a0Harry Potter<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Twilight<\/em>? And you excited to see this series brought to the screen?<\/p>\n

Release Date: March 23, 2012<\/strong>
\nDirector:\u00a0Gary Ross<\/a><\/strong>
\nBiggest Draw:\u00a0Jennifer Lawrence<\/a>,\u00a0Liam Hemsworth<\/a><\/strong>
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1. The Sequel:\u00a0The Dark Knight Rises<\/em>
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Christopher Nolan<\/a>\u2018s super-sequel\u00a0The Dark Knight Rises<\/em><\/a>\u00a0is probably the most anticipated movie of 2012. The film even\u00a0won the award for Most Anticipated Movie<\/a>\u00a0at the 6th annual Scream Awards. Every time\u00a0new footage<\/a>\u00a0or photos are revealed, fans and bloggers alike\u00a0 jump with eagerness. When\u00a0The Dark Knight Rises<\/em>\u00a0hits theaters this Summer, it will be the end of an era. This will be the last time we see Christopher Nolan at the helm (of the Batman franchise) and\u00a0Christian Bale<\/a>\u00a0as the famed cape crusader.<\/p>\n

Release Date: July 20, 2012<\/strong>
\nDirector: Christopher Nolan\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBiggest Draw: Christian Bale,\u00a0Gary Oldman<\/a>,\u00a0Anne Hathaway<\/a>,\u00a0Morgan Freeman<\/a>, Joseph Gordon-Levitt<\/strong>
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