January Movie Preview

Latifah and Terrence Howard kick off 2012's new movies.

Joyful Noise, Monday at 2P/1C - Keke Palmer and Queen Latifah are both tested by faith. Encore presentation onTuesday at 9A/8C.  Flip through other gospel-themed films now. (Photo: Alcon Entertainment)

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Joyful Noise - Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton star as two opposing leaders of one choir and each diva wants the group to win a gospel singing competition using different musical styles. Joyful Noise opens nationwide January 13 and also stars Keke Palmer and Courtney B. Vance. (Photo: Courtesy Alcon Entertainment)

Contraband - To try to protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, an ex-smuggler takes off to Panama to score millions in counterfeit cash. Stars Mark Wahlberg, Michael Beasley, Kate Beckinsale and arrives in theaters January 13.(Photo: Courtesy Universal Pictures)

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Contraband - To try to protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, an ex-smuggler takes off to Panama to score millions in counterfeit cash. Stars Mark Wahlberg, Michael Beasley, Kate Beckinsale and arrives in theaters January 13.(Photo: Courtesy Universal Pictures)

We Need to Talk About Kevin - In this psychological thriller, a mom (Tilda Swinson) is pushed to the brink when her innately evil son commits an unspeakable act. The film opens January 13 and stars Kimberley Drummond and John C. Reilly. (Photo: Courtesy BBC Films)

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We Need to Talk About Kevin - In this psychological thriller, a mom (Tilda Swinson) is pushed to the brink when her innately evil son commits an unspeakable act. The film opens January 13 and stars Kimberley Drummond and John C. Reilly. (Photo: Courtesy BBC Films)

Red Tails - Red Tails is the long-awaited epic about the Tuskegee Airmen and the battles they faced in World War II against discrimination in the military and at home in the U.S. Written by George Lucas, the film’s all-star cast includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard and Ne-Yo, and hits theaters January 20.(Photo: Courtesy Twentieth Century Fox Pictures)

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Red Tails - Red Tails is the long-awaited epic about the Tuskegee Airmen and the battles they faced in World War II against discrimination in the military and at home in the U.S. Written by George Lucas, the film’s all-star cast includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard and Ne-Yo, and hits theaters January 20.(Photo: Courtesy Twentieth Century Fox Pictures)

Underworld Awakening - Starring Michael Ealy, the third installment of the all-out war and action between the Vampires, Lycans and human race to destroy the immortal species is given the 3D treatment. Opens on January 20 and stars Kate Beckinsale and Stephen Rea. (Photo: Courtesy Screen Gems Pictures)

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Underworld Awakening - Starring Michael Ealy, the third installment of the all-out war and action between the Vampires, Lycans and human race to destroy the immortal species is given the 3D treatment. Opens on January 20 and stars Kate Beckinsale and Stephen Rea. (Photo: Courtesy Screen Gems Pictures)

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Haywire - Antonio Banderas stars as Rodrigo in Haywire, an exciting tale of espionage and betrayal that centers on a female covert operative specialist who fights back after being betrayed. Stars Channing Tatum, Michael Douglas and Ewan McGregor, and hits theaters January 20.(Photo: Courtesy Relativity Media)

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Haywire - Antonio Banderas stars as Rodrigo in Haywire, an exciting tale of espionage and betrayal that centers on a female covert operative specialist who fights back after being betrayed. Stars Channing Tatum, Michael Douglas and Ewan McGregor, and hits theaters January 20.(Photo: Courtesy Relativity Media)

Carol Channing: Larger Than Life - This documentary charts the life of 89-year old living Broadway icon Carol Channing. Maybe the Hollywood legend will also shed light on why she hid the fact that she is a biracial Black woman who passed for white for decades in Tinseltown.(Photo: Courtesy Dramatic Forces Productions)

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Carol Channing: Larger Than Life - This documentary charts the life of 89-year old living Broadway icon Carol Channing. Maybe the Hollywood legend will also shed light on why she hid the fact that she is a biracial Black woman who passed for white for decades in Tinseltown.(Photo: Courtesy Dramatic Forces Productions)

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Coriolanus - Roman General Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes) must battle the city of Rome, its citizens and a controlling mother (Vanessa Redgrave), and now he must align with a known enemy to get a powerful city position. Stars Nikki Amuka-Bird, Gerald Butler and Brian Cox and opens nationwide January 20.(Photo: Courtesy Hermetof Pictures)

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Coriolanus - Roman General Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes) must battle the city of Rome, its citizens and a controlling mother (Vanessa Redgrave), and now he must align with a known enemy to get a powerful city position. Stars Nikki Amuka-Bird, Gerald Butler and Brian Cox and opens nationwide January 20.(Photo: Courtesy Hermetof Pictures)

Rampart - Ice Cube stars as Kyle Timkins in a story about renegade police officer Dave Brown (Woody Harrelson) who fights to take care of his family and struggles to survive circa 1999. Arrives in theaters January 27 and stars Robin Wright, Steve Buscemi and Sigourney Weaver.(Photo: Courtesy Lightstream Pictures)

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Rampart - Ice Cube stars as Kyle Timkins in a story about renegade police officer Dave Brown (Woody Harrelson) who fights to take care of his family and struggles to survive circa 1999. Arrives in theaters January 27 and stars Robin Wright, Steve Buscemi and Sigourney Weaver.(Photo: Courtesy Lightstream Pictures)

Man on a Ledge - Anthony Mackie stars as Mike Ackerman in this crime thriller about an ex cop and hostage negotiator who try to talk a  fugitive down from the ledge of a high-rise building. Man on a Ledge stars Edward Burns, Ed Harris, Kyra Sedgwick and opens nationwide January 27.(Photo: Courtesy Summit Entertainment)

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Man on a Ledge - Anthony Mackie stars as Mike Ackerman in this crime thriller about an ex cop and hostage negotiator who try to talk a  fugitive down from the ledge of a high-rise building. Man on a Ledge stars Edward Burns, Ed Harris, Kyra Sedgwick and opens nationwide January 27.(Photo: Courtesy Summit Entertainment)

One for the Money - John Leguizamo stars as Jimmy Alpha in a movie based on the bestselling mystery series by Janet Evanowich. A new divorcee's (Katherine Heigl) new job in a bail bond business leads her back to her romantic past. Hits theaters January 27 and also stars Sherri Shepherd.(Photo: Courtesy Lakeshore Entertainment)

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One for the Money - John Leguizamo stars as Jimmy Alpha in a movie based on the bestselling mystery series by Janet Evanowich. A new divorcee's (Katherine Heigl) new job in a bail bond business leads her back to her romantic past. Hits theaters January 27 and also stars Sherri Shepherd.(Photo: Courtesy Lakeshore Entertainment)

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