Amazing Movie Posters

In Thailand, John Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn Burma, and rescue a group of Christian aid workers who were kidnapped by the ruthless local infantry unit. Director: Sylvester Stallone Writers: Art Monterastelli, Sylvester Stallone Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden

A remake of the 1951 classic sci-fi film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit Earth. Director: Scott Derrickson Writers: David Scarpa (screenplay), Edmund H. North Stars: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates

In the Valley of Peace, Po the Panda finds himself chosen as the Dragon Warrior despite the fact that he is obese and a complete novice at martial arts. Directors: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson Writers: Jonathan Aibel (screenplay), Glenn Berger (screenplay) Stars: Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie

With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and DA Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman (Christian Bale) has been able to keep a tight lid on crime in Gotham City. But when a vile young criminal calling himself the Joker (Heath Ledger) suddenly throws the town into chaos, the caped Crusader begins to tread a fine line between heroism and vigilantism. Release date: July 18, 2008 (USA) Director: Christopher Nolan Running time: 2h 32m Budget: 180 million USD Screenplay: Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan

Of the three Grace children, Jared (Freddie Highmore) has always been thought of as the troublemaker. So when strange things happen after his family's move to a relative's dilapidated estate, sister Mallory (Sarah Bolger), twin brother Simon and their mother assume that Jared is behind it all. However, magical creatures roam the grounds, and they all want a special book that Jared has found: a field guide to fantastic creatures, penned by Arthur Spiderwick. Release date: February 14, 2008 (USA) Director: Mark Waters Adapted from: The Spiderwick Chronicles MPAA rating: PG Story by: Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi

Framed for a murder he did not commit, three-time speedway champ Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) finds himself at Terminal Island, the country's toughest prison, but he gets an unexpected chance at freedom when the warden offers a choice: Compete in the Death Race as a mythical driver called Frankenstein, or rot in a cell forever. Riding in a car equipped with flamethrowers and grenade launchers, Ames must survive a gauntlet of vicious criminals to win his freedom -- or die trying. Release date: August 22, 2008 (USA) Director: Paul W. S. Anderson Film series: Death Race MPAA rating: R Music composed by: Paul Haslinger

WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days tidying up the planet, one piece of garbage at a time. But during 700 years, WALL-E has developed a personality, and he's more than a little lonely. Then he spots EVE (Elissa Knight), a sleek and shapely probe sent back to Earth on a scanning mission. Smitten WALL-E embarks on his greatest adventure yet when he follows EVE across the galaxy. Release date: June 27, 2008 (USA) Director: Andrew Stanton Running time: 1h 44m Featured song: Down to Earth MPAA rating: G

It's the height of the Cold War, and famous archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), returning from his latest adventure, finds out his job at Marshall College is in jeopardy. He meets Mutt (Shia La Beouf), a young man who wants Indy to help him find the legendary Crystal Skull of Akator, and the pair set out for Peru. However, deadly agent Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) is searching for the powerful artifact, too, because the Soviets believe it can help them conquer the world. Release date: May 22, 2008 (USA) Director: Steven Spielberg Running time: 2h 4m MPAA rating: PG-13