| MR. DEEDS |
| The Players Adam
Sandler, Winona Ryder, John Turturro, Peter Gallagher Director Steven Brill The Plot A sweet, lovable guy leading a simple yet happy life in a tiny hamlet discovers a long-lost relative has left him $40 billion and his company. Studio Columbia TriStar Release Date June 28 |
| THE POWERPUFF GIRLS MOVIE |
| The Players Cathy
Cavadini, Tara Strong, Elizabeth Daily Directors Craig McCracken The Plot Based on the popular cartoon series, this film traces the beginnings of Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup to their decision to become crime fighters. Studio Warner Bros. Release Date July 3 |
| PUMPKIN |
| The Players Christina Ricci, Hank
Harris, Brenda Blethyn Directors Adam Larson Broder, Anthony Abrams The Plot Perky, perfect Carolyn falls out of favor with her friends when she becomes attracted to the mentally challenged athlete she is coaching. Studio MGM Release Date July (Ltd.) |
| REIGN OF FIRE |
| The Players Matthew McConaughey,
Christian Bale, Izabella Scorupco, Gerard Butler Director Rob Bowman The Plot After waking dragons from centuries of sleep, the human race must fight for their lives or be buried under the rubble caused by the ancient fire-breathing animals. Studio Buena Vista Release Date July 12 |
| ROAD TO PERDITION |
| The Players Tom Hanks, Paul Newman,
Jude Law, Daniel Craig, Stanley Tucci, Jennifer Jason Leigh Director Sam Mendes The Plot When his wife is killed, a hit man goes on the run to protect his son and plan his revenge. Studio DreamWorks Release Date July 12 |
| SIGNS |
| The Players Mel Gibson, Joaquin
Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Cherry Jones, Abigail Breslin Director M. Night Shyamalan The Plot Graham Hess must deal with unwanted media attention as he tries to uncover the truth behind the mysterious appearance of a five-hundred foot set of circles and lines carved into his family's crop field. Studio Buena Vista Release Date August 2 |
| SIMONE |
| The Players Al Pacino, Winona Ryder,
Jason Schwartzman, Catherine Keener, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos Director Andrew Niccol The Plot After his star walks off the set, Viktor (Pacino), a producer, digitally creates an actress named Simone to replace her and complete the film. Studio Alliance Atlantis Release Date August 16 |
| STUART LITTLE 2 |
| The Players Michael J. Fox, Geena
Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki, Nathan Lane, Melanie Griffith Director Rob Minkoff The Plot In the continued adventures of Stuart Little, the mouse adopted by humans discovers a bird in need of his help. Studio Columbia TriStar Release Date July 19 |
| TADPOLE |
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The Players Sigourney Weaver, Bebe
Neuwirth, John Ritter, Aaron Stanford Director Gary Winick The Plot A 16-year-old (Stanford) falls in love with his stepmother (Weaver). Studio Alliance Atlantis Release Date July 26 (T/M/V) |
| 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE |
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The Players Steve Coogan, Paddy
Considine, Lennie James, Andy Serkis Director Michael Winterbottom The Plot An ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter witnesses a life-changing concert by an unknown band called the Sex Pistols. Studio MGM Release Date July 19 (Ltd.) |
| XXX |
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The Players Vin Diesel, Samuel L. Jackson Director Rob Cohen The Plot A notorious underground thrill seeker becomes a secret agent for the government. Studio Columbia TriStar Release Date August 9 |
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