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April movies
Robert Pattinson joins the circus in "Water for Elephants"; the Easter Bunny gets an attitude in "Hop"; Ghostface returns in "Scream 4."
'Source Code'
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan and Vera Farmiga
Director: Duncan Jones
Scheduled release date: April 1
Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) is part of a government experiment called the "Source Code," which allows him to cross over into another man's identity in the last 8 minutes of his life. Repeatedly transported to a train that's about to be bombed, he must find the bomber and save Chicago.
'Insidious'
Stars: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Ty Simpkins
Director: James Wan
Scheduled release date: April 1
In "Insidious," a family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose son in a realm called The Further. Horror fans are excited because the creators of "Saw" and "Paranormal Activity" are involved. Supposedly quite scary for a PG-13 offering.
'Super'
Stars: Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page and Liv Tyler
Director: James Gunn
Scheduled release date: April 1
The hero in "Super" is really not that super. When his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy (Rainn Wilson) transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a hero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.
'Hop'
Stars: Russell Brand, James Marsden and Elizabeth Perkins
Director: Tim Hill
Scheduled release date: April 1
In "Hop," a mix of animation and live action, a mouthy young Easter Bunny (voice of Russell Brand) is accidentally hit by a car, and it's up to the offending driver to save Easter.
'Born to Be Wild'
Stars: Birute Galdikas, Daphne Sheldrick and Morgan Freeman
Director: David Lickley
Scheduled release date: April 8
The 3-D documentary "Born to be Wild" documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them -- saving endangered species one life at a time.
'Hanna'
Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett and Eric Bana
Director:Joe Wright
Scheduled release date: April 8
"Hanna," a 16-year-old who was raised by her father to be the perfect assassin, is dispatched on a mission across Europe, tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent (Cate Blanchett) and her operatives.
'Your Highness'
Stars: Natalie Portman, Danny McBride, Zooey Deschanel and James Franco
Director:David Gordon Green
Scheduled release date: April 8
A stoner medieval comedy? "Your Highness" focuses on a lazy prince and his brother, who must go on a quest to save their father's kingdom. Oscar-winner Natalie Portman also stars as a love interest.
'Scream 4'
Stars: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette
Director: Wes Cravenbr>
Scheduled release date: April 15
Are you ready for "Screen 4"? The Ghostface Killer returns for another go-round, despite the fact that the series was supposed to only be a trilogy. Courteney Cox, estranged husband David Arquette, and Neve Campbell all return from the previous movies.
'Rio'
Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway and George Lopez
Director: Carlos Saldanha
Scheduled release date: April 15
In the animated 3-D "Rio," a rare macaw leaves his home in a Minnesota bookstore to meet a female macaw in Rio de Janeiro. Along the way, he must fight off poachers and his own fear of flying.
'Soul Surfer'
Stars: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt
Director: Sean McNamara
Scheduled release date: April 15
"Soul Surfer" tells the true story of Bethany Hamilton, a hardcore surfer who lost her left arm in a shark attack when she was just 13. She fought her way back and resumed surfing once again.
'Born to Be A Star'
Stars: Nick Swardson, Don Johnson and Christina Ricci
Director: Tom Brady
Scheduled release date: April 22
In "Born to be a Star," Bucky Larson (Swardson) discovers that his demure parents have a secret -- they were porn stars in the 1970s. He's inspired to leave the Midwest for Hollywood in an attempt to follow in their footsteps.
'Haywire'
Stars: Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor and Michael Fassbender
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Scheduled release date: April 22
In "Haywire," a black ops super soldier seeks payback after she is betrayed and set up during a mission. Star Gina Carano was discovered by director Steven Soderbergh on the mixed-martial-arts circuit.
'Water for Elephants'
Stars: Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz
Director: Francis Lawrence
Scheduled release date: April 22
"Twilight" heartthrob Pattinson stars in "Water for Elephants," a circus tale set in the 1930s. He plays a young vet student who joins the circus after the death of his parents and discovers its dark side.
'Fast Five'
Stars: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson
Director: Justin Lin
Scheduled release date: April 29
You thought the "Fast and Furious" franchise had been parked? Not even. "Fast Five" is the fifth film in the series, and Diesel and Walker return once again. They're on the wrong side of the law, but they sure know how to drive.
