July Movie Preview

Hercules, Jay Z and Planet of the Apes bring summer sizzle.

Hercules - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is bringing those huge biceps to the big screen as Greek demigod Hercules in the film of the same name, scheduled to hit theaters on July 25. Hercules will be one of two Hollywood-studio adaptations of the story scheduled for 2014; the other, set for release later this year, is titled The Legend of Hercules.(Photo: Paramount Pictures)

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Hercules: July 25 - The story of Hercules has been done before, but never like this. Directed by Brett Ratner, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gives us his interpretation of the Greek demigod and sword-for-hire. It's all about awesome battle scenes and plenty of muscle-flexing when he must save a king and his daughter from a vicious warlord. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

Deliver Us From Evil: July 2 - This horror thriller offers more than your usual scary-movie fare. Based on the true accounts of a New York Police Department sergeant who partners with a unconventional priest as the unlikely duo set out to solve several of Gotham's disturbing and demonic crimes.  (Photo: Screen Gems)

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Deliver Us From Evil: July 2 - This horror thriller offers more than your usual scary-movie fare. Based on the true accounts of a New York Police Department sergeant who partners with a unconventional priest as the unlikely duo set out to solve several of Gotham's disturbing and demonic crimes. (Photo: Screen Gems)

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School Dance Premieres, Friday at 8P/7C - Somebody's shaking a tailfeather and breaking hearts. (Photo: N' Credible Entertainment via Lionsgate)

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School Dance: July 2 - The hardest working man in showbiz, Nick Cannon, wrote and directed this coming-of-age musical dramedy. It's the tale of a high school student who sets out to win his dream girl. But first he must earn a spot on the hottest dance crew, go up against his love's brother and his battle-ax mom to get his get his happy ending. The all-star cast includes Mike Epps, George Lopez and Katt Williams. (Photo: N' Credible Entertainment via Lionsgate)

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Life Itself: July 4 - Inspiring, personal and painful, this documentary chronicles the life and career of celebrated film critic Roger Ebert. Charting milestones like winning the Pulitzer Prize for his film criticism at the Chicago Sun-Times, his longtime marriage to wife Chaz and losing his battle to cancer, the film reintroduces audiences to one of the most influential cultural voices in America.   (Photo: Magnolia Pictures)

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Life Itself: July 4 - Inspiring, personal and painful, this documentary chronicles the life and career of celebrated film critic Roger Ebert. Charting milestones like winning the Pulitzer Prize for his film criticism at the Chicago Sun-Times, his longtime marriage to wife Chaz and losing his battle to cancer, the film reintroduces audiences to one of the most influential cultural voices in America. (Photo: Magnolia Pictures)

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: July 11 - Our favorite genetically-evolved, super-human, intelligent apes are back. In this chapter, they must do battle with human survivors of a deadly virus in an ultimate showdown that determines Earth's dominant species.   (Photo: 20th Century Fox) 

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: July 11 - Our favorite genetically-evolved, super-human, intelligent apes are back. In this chapter, they must do battle with human survivors of a deadly virus in an ultimate showdown that determines Earth's dominant species. (Photo: 20th Century Fox) 

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Made in America: July 11 - Directed by Ron Howard, this documentary charts music mogul Jay Z's journey to mount the ultimate concert experience, the Budweiser Made in America tour. Featuring amazing performances and backstage interviews with several artists including Rita Ora, Kanye West and Janelle Monae, this movie celebrates the unifying power of music and the American Dream.  (Photo: Phase 4 Films)

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Made in America: July 11 - Directed by Ron Howard, this documentary charts music mogul Jay Z's journey to mount the ultimate concert experience, the Budweiser Made in America tour. Featuring amazing performances and backstage interviews with several artists including Rita Ora, Kanye West and Janelle Monae, this movie celebrates the unifying power of music and the American Dream. (Photo: Phase 4 Films)

Rage: July 11 - Acting legend Danny Glover stars in this action-crime thriller. It tells the story of a reformed criminal (Nicholas Cage) who is drawn back to his old illegal lifestyle and brand of justice when his daughter is kidnapped.   (Photo: Hannibal Pictures)

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Rage: July 11 - Acting legend Danny Glover stars in this action-crime thriller. It tells the story of a reformed criminal (Nicholas Cage) who is drawn back to his old illegal lifestyle and brand of justice when his daughter is kidnapped. (Photo: Hannibal Pictures)

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Road to Paloma: July 11 - The Carters aren't the only husband-and-wife team making art together. Lisa Bonet stars in Road to Paloma, which was also written, directed and stars her husband, Jason Momoa. It's the story of a Native-American on the run after avenging his mother's murderer and, of course, he's seeking justice.  (Photo: Boss Media)

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Road to Paloma: July 11 - The Carters aren't the only husband-and-wife team making art together. Lisa Bonet stars in Road to Paloma, which was also written, directed and stars her husband, Jason Momoa. It's the story of a Native-American on the run after avenging his mother's murderer and, of course, he's seeking justice. (Photo: Boss Media)

The Purge: Anarchy - The dipping mercury makes it a great time to stock up on DVDs and other forms of at-home entertainment. This month we like the sequel to the 2013 sleeper hit about citizens preparing for their country's annual 12 hours of consequence-free anarchy. Special features on DVD/Blu-Ray (out October 21) include deleted scenes and a making-of featurette.  (Photo: Universal Pictures)

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The Purge: Anarchy: July 18 - Michael K. Williams and Carmen Ejogo star in this action-thriller sequel about the one night of the year where citizens are permitted to commit any crime they wish without consequences. (Photo: Universal Pictures)

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Sex Tape: July 18 - Hollywood, what took ye so long? Tinseltown finally puts its spin on the sex tape phenomenon. Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel star as a couple who make a risque video to spice up their lives, but accidentally email it to everyone on their combined contact lists.  (Photo: Sony Pictures)

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Sex Tape: July 18 - Hollywood, what took ye so long? Tinseltown finally puts its spin on the sex tape phenomenon. Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel star as a couple who make a risque video to spice up their lives, but accidentally email it to everyone on their combined contact lists. (Photo: Sony Pictures)

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Video Games: The Movie: July 15 - Finally! A documentary that pulls back the curtain on the business, the lure and fan base that comprises the multi-age video-game generation. Real-life gamers like Jim Brown, Donald Faison and Zach Braff help to explain and translate the mystery behind their secret life passion.  (Photo: Mediajuice Studios via Variance Films)

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Video Games: The Movie: July 15 - Finally! A documentary that pulls back the curtain on the business, the lure and fan base that comprises the multi-age video-game generation. Real-life gamers like Jim Brown, Donald Faison and Zach Braff help to explain and translate the mystery behind their secret life passion. (Photo: Mediajuice Studios via Variance Films)

The Fluffy Movie: July 25 - Worldwide comic sensation Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias is captured hilariously in this comedy concert film. Taken from his Unity Through Laughter tour, which spanned 23 countries and 400 cities, it's easy to see why he's an inspirational success story.  (Photo: Gulfstream Pictures)

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The Fluffy Movie: July 25 - Worldwide comic sensation Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias is captured hilariously in this comedy concert film. Taken from his Unity Through Laughter tour, which spanned 23 countries and 400 cities, it's easy to see why he's an inspirational success story. (Photo: Gulfstream Pictures)

Lucy: July 25 - Morgan Freeman stars in the story of a woman (Scarlett Johannsen) who accidentally gets caught in a dark deal, but turns the tables on her captors and evolves into a hard-core warrior who defies human logic.   (Photo: EuropaCorp / Universal Pictures)

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Lucy: July 25 - Morgan Freeman stars in the story of a woman (Scarlett Johannsen) who accidentally gets caught in a dark deal, but turns the tables on her captors and evolves into a hard-core warrior who defies human logic. (Photo: EuropaCorp / Universal Pictures)

My Man Is a Loser: July 25 - Gorgeous Tika Sumpter is finally that girl. In My Man Is a Loser she portrays the go-to love guru that her guy buddies (John Stamos, Michael Rappaport) seek advice from. As far as movie formulas go, odds are one of her longtime pals realizes he's been in love with her the whole time. Question is, which pal is it?  (Photo: Lionsgate & Step One of Many Entertainment)

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My Man Is a Loser: July 25 - Gorgeous Tika Sumpter is finally that girl. In My Man Is a Loser she portrays the go-to love guru that her guy buddies (John Stamos, Michael Rappaport) seek advice from. As far as movie formulas go, odds are one of her longtime pals realizes he's been in love with her the whole time. Question is, which pal is it? (Photo: Lionsgate & Step One of Many Entertainment)