25 Magazine finds the hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS

Dwele | W.W.W. W.ants W.orld W.omen (E1 Entertainment) 6.29.10
The fifth studio album from the soul singer includes artists Kindra Parker, David Banner, Nina 313, Louis “Styx” Newsom, Raheem Devaughn, Slum Village, Monica Blaire, Lloyd Wayne, Mike City, Brian Reid, Vincent “Biggs” James and DJ Quik.

Marco Polo | The Studpendous Adventures of Marco Polo (Duck Down Records) 6.29.10
The album features producers such as Large Professor, Grand Daddy IU, Ruste Juxx and Diamond District and artists Red Clay, Shylow, Saga, Promise, Surreal, D-Story, Bad Seed and Arcee.

FILM

Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Starring Kristin Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson, Ashley Greene, Jackson Rathbone (Summit Entertainment LLC)
Release Date: June 30, 2010
Director: David Slade
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller, Adaptation, Sequel and Teen
Bella is forced to choose Edward and Jacob as a slur of mysterious killings haunts Seattle.

Love Ranch | Starring Helen Mirren, Joe Pesci, Bai Ling, Scout Taylor-Compton, Taryn Manning (E1 Entertainment)
Release Date: June 30, 2010
Director: Taylor Hackford
Genre: Drama
A husband and wife who own a lucrative brothel are swept into a journey full of passion and murder when a famous heavy weight champion forms a love triangle between the three.

The Last Airbender | Starring Noah Ringer, Nicole Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel, Aasif Mandvi (Paramount Pictures)
Release Date: July 1, 2010
Director: M. Night Shymalan
Genre: Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy Adaptation
The last Avatar able to control all of the elements uses his powers to restore order to his war torn world.

Great Directors | Starring Bernardo Bertolucci, David Lynch, Stephen Frears,Agnes Varda, Ken Loach (Paladin)
Release Date: July 2, 2010
Director: Angela Ismailos
Genre: Documentary
A documentary celebrating films and filmmaking that stars ten of the world’s most acclaimed living directors.

25 finds the hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS

Juelz Santana | Born to Lose, Built to Win (Def Jam Records) 6.15.10
The album is the third studio release from the New York rapper.

Amp Live | Murder at the Discotech (Child’s Play Records) 6.15.10
The electro hip hop album features artists such as Mickey Factz, Zumbi of Zion 1, Grouch, Eligh, Trackademiks, Fashawn, Myka Nyne, Hot Tub, Yak Ballz, My First Earthquake, Golda Supa Nova, Bambu and Dude Royal.

Cool Nutz | Incredible (Just Family Records) 6.15.10
The album from the Oregon rapper features producer Terminill and artists Mistah Fab, Bosko, Maniac Loc, Kenny Mack, Arjay, Pricy, Mic Crenshaw, Chris Ray and Liv Warfield.

Drake | Thank Me Later (Young Money Records) 6.15.10
The debut album from the Canadian rapper features artists Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Swizz Beatz, T.I., The Dream, Young Jeezy, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne.

Eternia & Moss | At Last (Fat Beats Records) 6.15.10
The collaboration album by rapper Eternia and producer Moss featurers artists such as Joell Ortiz, Ras Kass, Termanology, Tona, Rage, Rah Digga, Jean Grae, Tiye Phoenix, Reef The Lost Cauze, Maestro Fresh Wes.

Georgia Anne Muldrow | Ocotea (Stones Throw Records) 6.15.10
The first release under Muldrow’s new alias, Jyoti, the album is also the singer’s first instrumental jazz record.

Joell Ortiz | Free Agent (E1 Music) 6.15.10
The second studio album from the rapper features artists Slaughterhouse, Talib Kweli, Raekwon, Bun B, Tech N9ne[2], Brother Ali, Styles P, Sheek Louch, B.o.B., Novel, Akon, M.O.P., Maino, Jean Grae and Smokey Robinson.

Kevin Rudolf | To The Sky (Cash Money Records) 6.15.10
The second studio album from the artist features artists Lil Wayne, Three Six Mafia, Rivers Cuomo from Weezer, Birdman, Jay Sean and Flo Rida.

Nappy Roots | The Pursuit of Nappyness (Nappy Roots Entertainment Group) 6.15.10
The fourth studio album from the hip hop group features several producers including Sol Messiah, Groove Chambers, Chops, Cloud Nine and Elijah Harvey.

Uffie | Sex Dreams and Denim Dreams (Ed Banger and Elektra Records) 6.15.10
The debut album from the electro artist features producers Feadz, Mr Oizo, Mirwais, SebastiAn, J-Mat and Uffie and artists Pharrell Williams and Matt Safer from The Rapture.

FILM

Toy Story 3 | Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Michael Keaton (Walt Disney Studios)
Release Date: June 18, 2010
Director: Lee Unkrich
Genre: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Animation and Sequel
In this third installment of the series Andy’s toys worry about the future when he gets ready to leave for college

Jonah Hex | Starring Josh Brolin, Megan Fox, John Malkovich, Michael Fassbender, Michael Shannon (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: June 18, 2010
Director: Jimmy Hayward
Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Western and Adpatation
A seasoned bounty hunter is charged with tracking down his oldest enemy.

Cyrus | Starring John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Catherine Keener, Matt Walsh (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Release Date: June 18, 2010
Director: Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass
Genre: Comedy, Drama and Kids/Family
A lonely divorcee finally meets the woman of his dreams, but must compete with her son who is reluctant to let her go.

I Am Love | Starring Tilda Swinton, Alba Rohrwacher, Marisa Berenson,Maria Paiato, Edoardo Gabbriellini (Magnolia Pictures)
Release Date: June 18, 2010
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Genre: Art/Foreign, Drama and Romance
A wealthy family is forever changed when an a passionate affair begins between a wife and a close family friend.

The Killer Inside Me | Starring Casey Affleck, Elias Koteas, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, John Goodman (IFC Films)
Release Date: June 18, 2010
Director: Michael Winterbottom
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime/Gangster and Adaptation
A charming sherriff must learn to balance his girlfriend, the prostitute he falls in love with and his hidden sociopathic tendencies

8: The Mormon Proposition (Red Flag Releasing)
Release Date: June 18, 2010
Director: Reed Cowan
Genre: Documentary
A film following the Mormon Church and their involvement in the passage of California’s Proposition 8 and their campaign against gay rights,

BOOKS

Lowcountry Summer by Dorothea Benton Frank (HarperCollins)
Release Date: June 15 2010
A novel following Caroline Wimbly Devine through conflict, romance and family turmoil

Frankenstein: Lost Souls by Dean Koontz (Random House)
In a new twist on the classic novel, five people must stop a man from populating the world with humans that are part machine.

25 finds the hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS

Case | Here, My Love (Real Talk) 6.08.10
Here, My Love is the fifth studio album from R&B singer Case.

Chali 2na | Fish Market Pt. 2 (Decon Records) 6.08.10
In the second installment in the fish market series, Chali 2na features artists such as Ang 13, Jack Spade, Planet Asia, J-Live, Rusko.

Dutch | A Bright Cold Day (Enemy Soil) 6.08.10
A Bright Cold Day is collaboration between singer Liz Fullerton and producer Stoupe of the critically acclaimed hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks.

Iyaz | Replay (Beluga Heights Records) 6.08.10
The singer’s debut album features producer J.R. Rotem.

Kutt Calhoun | Raw and Un-Kutt (Strange Music Label) 6.08.10
The rapper’s third studio album features artists Too $hort, Jerita Streater, Krizz Kaliko, Tech N9ne, Nesto the Owner, 816 Boyz, Riv Locc, Stevie Stone, Irv da Phenom, BG Bulletwound and Brotha Lynch Hung.

Lil Jon | Crunk Rock (BME/Universal Republic) 6.08.10
The debut solo album by the rapper features artists such as Waka Flocka Flame, Stephen Marley Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em, Ice Cube, the Game, Elephant Man, Whole Wheat Bread, LMFAO, the Ying Yang Twins, R. Kelly, Mario, Pleasure P, Shawty Putt, Pitbull, 3OH!3, and Pastor Troy.

Plies | Goon Affiliated (Atlantic Records) 6.08.10
The fourth studio album by the rapper features artists Trey Songz, Keri Hilson, Young Jeezy, Fabolous and Bei Maejor and producers Polow da Don and J.R. Rotem.

Ratatat | LP4 (XL Recordings) 6.08.10
LP4 is the fourth studio album by the electronic music duo and features producers Evan Mast and Mike Stroud.

Rhymefest | El Che (Sony Records) 6.08.10
The second studio album by the rapper features artists Phonte of Little Brother, Darien Brockington, Twone Gabz, Glen Lewis, Saigon, Adad and Slique.

Travis McCoy | Lazarus (Fueled by Ramen) 6.08.10
Lazarus is the debut solo album from the frontman of Gym Class Heroes. It features artists Cee-Lo Green, Bruno Mars, Tim William, T-Pain, Young Cash, Colin Munroe and Travis Barker.

FILM

The A-Team | Starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Jessica Biel, Patrick Wilson (20th Century Fox )
Release Date: June 11, 2010
Director: Joe Carnahan
Genre: Action/Adventure and Comedy
After they are charged with a crime they didn’t commit, a team of former Special Forces soldiers use their unique abilities to clear their names.

The Karate Kid | Starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P Henson (Sony Pictures Releasing)
Release Date: June 11, 2010
Director: Harald Zwart
Genre: Action/Adventure, Remake and Sports
A young boy learns to stand up for himself with the help of a martial arts instructor after his mother’s job moves them to China.

Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky | Starring Mads Mikkelsen, Anna Mouglalis, Yelena Morozova, Natacha Lindinger, Grigori Manoukov (Sony Pictures Classics)
Release Date: June 11, 2010
Director: Jan Kounen
Genre: Art/Foreign, Romance, Adaptation and Biopic
After his creative project fails and leaves him penniless, Igor Stravinsky and his family are taken in my the now rich Coco Chanel and passionate love affair ensues.

Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema | Starring Rapulana Seiphemo, Ronnie Nyakale, Robert Hobbs (Anchor Bay Films)
Release Date: June 11, 2010
Director: Ralph Ziman
Genre: Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Drama and Crime/Gangster
When a criminal undertakes a complicated heist he attracts the attention of the police and must stay a step ahead of them and a local drug lord – or lose his life.

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work | Starring Joan Rivers (IFC Films)
Release Date: June 11, 2010
Director: Annie Sundberg, Ricki Stern
Genre: Comedy, Documentary and Biopic
A look inside the life of comedian and pop icon Joan Rivers as she struggles to keep her dream alive.

Winter’s Bone | Starring Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Kevin Breznahan,Dale Dickey, Garret Dillahunt (Roadside Attractions)
Release Date: June 11, 2010
Director: Debra Granik
Genre: Drama
A young teenager goes up the against the code of silence implemented by her outlaw family to track down her father.

BOOKS

The Passage by Justin Cronin (Random House)
Release Date: June 8, 2010
A group of humans must find a way to survive against vampires when their protective light goes out.

The Lion by Nelson DeMille (Grand Central Publishing)
Release Date: June 8, 2010
In the sequel to The Lion’s Game, “The Lion” who unleashed terror on America is back for some unfinished business.

So Cold the River by Michael Coryta (Little, Brown)
Release Date: June 9, 2010
A filmmaker who is hired to do a film about a billionaire uncovers a horrific town history and begins to see visions of a man with the same name of the one he is documenting.

ALBUMS

Homeboy Sandman | The Good Sun (High Water Music) 6.01.10
Sandman’s debut album release features several producers including Core Rhythm, 2 Hungry Bros., Psycho Les, Ben Grymm and Kentron the Mastadon and artists Fresh Daily, John Robinson and Daniel Joseph.

Kokane | Gimme All Mine (Bonzi Records) 6.01.10
Gimme All Mine features producers Tha Chill, Above the Law and Vitamin D, among others.

June Marx | Body of God (Holographic Pagoda Recordings) 6.01.10
The album from one half of the rap duo Twin Perils features artists Lone Ninja and Godilla.

Pastor Troy | Attitude Adjuster (2 Real Talk Entertainment) 6.01.10
Attitude Adjuster 2 is the twentieth studio album from the Down South Georgia Boys member. IT features artists Gangsta Boo and J. Holiday.

Pugs Atomz and Grant Park | Kinda Like a Rapper (Coalmine/Fat Beats) 6.01.10
Rapper Pugs Atomz is teaming up with producer Grant Parks for this full length album.

FILM

Get Him to the Greek | Starring Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Elisabeth Moss, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Rose Byrne (Universal Pictures)
Release Date: June 4, 2010
Director: Nicholas Stoller
Genre: Comedy
A 24 year old working at a record label is given the task of escorting a difficult rock god to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles for a comeback tour.

Killers | Starring Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Tom Selleck, Catherine O’Hara, Katheryn Winnick (Lionsgate)
Release Date: June 4, 2010
Director: Robert Luketic
Genre: Action/Adventure and Thriller
An ex assassin who traded in an undercover lifestyle to get settled down suddenly finds his domestic bliss threatened when he and his wife realize someone is out to kill him.

Marmaduke | Starring William H. Macy, George Lopez, Judy Greer, Lee Pace, Emma Stone (20th Century Fox)
Release Date: June 4, 2010
Director: Tom Dey
Genre: Comedy, Kids/Family and Adaptation
A couple struggles to control their beloved dog when they move from Kansas to California.

Splice | Starring Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, Delphine Chaneac, Simona Maicanescu, David Hewlett (Warner Bros. Distribution)
Release Date: June 4, 2010
Director: Vincenzo Natali
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror and Thriller
A pair of brilliant scientists conduct unauthorized experiments that create a dangerous human/animal hybrid.

Finding Bliss | Starring Leelee Sobieski, Denise Richards, Jamie Kennedy, Donna-Marie Recco, P.J. Byrne (Phase 4 Films)
Release Date: June 4, 2010
Director: Julie Davis
Genre: Comedy and Romance
An aspiring filmmaker takes a job at a porn studio, planning to use the facilities to create her own films. But when her plan is discovered she is forced to work with a porn filmmaker and finds unexpected romance.

Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders (BEV Pictures)
Release Date: June 4, 2010
Director: Mark N. Hopkins
Genre: Documentary and War
The story of four volunteer doctors and as they struggle to provide medical care in extreme conditions.

Ondine | Starring Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda, Dervla Kirwan, Stephen Rea, Don Wycherley (Magnolia Pictures)
Release Date: June 4, 2010
Director: Neil Jordan
Genre: Art/Foreign, Drama, Romance and Science Fiction/Fantasy
A fisherman captures a mysterious woman in his nets and they fall passionately in love.

BOOKS

Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton (Penguin Group)
Release Date: June 1, 2010
In the 19th book from the Vampire Hunter series, the creator of vampires comes after the protagonist in her hometown.

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephanie Meyer (Little, Brown)
Release Date: June 5, 2010
A novella looking at the life of Bree Tanner, a minor character in the Twilight series.

ALBUMS

Apollo Brown | The Reset (Mello Music Group) 5.25.10
The Reset is the first of four full length albums to be released in 2010. It features artists Hassaan Mackey, The Left, John Robinson, The Regiment, Buff 1, Magestik Legend, Oddisee, Finale, Diamond District, Rapper Pooh, Stik Figa, yU, Black Milk, Kenn Starr, Sareem Poems, Med, Tranqill, Declaime and Prince Po.

Common | Go! Common Classics (Geffen) 5.25.10
This greatest hits album includes thirteen mostly recent records and one new record featuring Queen Latifah from the movie Just Wright.

Flynn Adams | Bang the Drums EP 5.25.10
The latest EP from the former LA Symphony and Rootbeer member features his signature catchy hooks and his realistic lyricism.

Leela James | My Soul (Concord/Stax Records) 5.25.10
The soul singer’s debut album on Stax Records features a host of producers including Gerrard Baker, Carl “Chucky Thompson”, Kanye West, Commissioner Gordon, Kadis & Sean, Carvin & Ivan, Steven “supe” White, Ray Murray and Butta and includes a track with artist Raheem DeVaughn.

FILM

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Steve Toussaint (Walt Disney Studios)
Release Date: May 28, 2010
Director: Mike Newell
Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
A rogue prince and mysterious princess join forces to protect a sacred dagger capable of reversing time.

Sex and the City 2 | Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth (Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution)
Release Date: May 27, 2010
Director: Michael Patrick King
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sequel and Adaptation
The fun and the drama continues as Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda take a trip to one of the most exotic places on earth to escape the traditional confines of marriage and motherhood.

Micmacs | Starring Jamel Debbouze, Dany Boon, Andre Dussollier,Julie Ferrier, Yolande Moreau (Sony Pictures Classics)
Release Date: May 28, 2010
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Genre: Art/Foreign and Comedy
An unlucky man finds refuge with a gang of wacky junkyard dealers, with whom he takes revenge of the weapons manufacturers who caused his misfortune.

George A. Romero’s Survival of the Dead | Starring Alan Van Sprang, Kenneth Welsh, Kathleen Munroe , Devon Bostick, Richard Fitzpatrick (Magnet Releasing)
Release Date: May 28, 2010
Director: George A. Romero
Genre: Suspense/Horror, Thriller and Sequel
Two families on an island off the coast of Delaware take two different approaches to dealing with a plague of zombies.

BOOKS

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson (Knopf Doubleday)
Release Date: May 25, 2010
In the final installment of the Millennium trilogy, Lisabeth Salander is awaiting trial for three murders while trying to exact revenge on those who put her in this situation.

ALBUMS

Nas & Damien Marley | Distant Relatives (Universal Republic) 5.18.10
The collaborative album by the recording artists centers around Africa and features a mix of the hip hop and reggae sounds from both artists. The album includes artists K’naan, Stephen Marley, Dennis Brown, Joss Stone, Lil Wayne and Junior Reid. Proceeds from the album sales will go towards building a school in Africa.

Janelle Monae | The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III) (Bad Boy Records) 5.18.10
The debut studio album from Monae features artists Big Boi, of Montreal and Saul Williams.

FILMS

Shrek Forever After | Starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz,Antonio Banderas, Jon Hamm (Paramount Pictures)
Release Date: May 21, 2010
Director: Mike Mitchell
Genre: Kids/Family, Animation and Sequel
Shrek mistakenly signs a pact with an manipulating dealmaker and finds himself in a scary alternate reality.

MacGruber | Starring Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Val Kilmer, Ryan Phillippe, Rhys Coiro (Rogue Pictures)
Release Date: May 21, 2010
Director: Jorma Taccone
Genre: Action/Adventure, Comedy and Adaptation
Special op MacGruber brings together an elite team to track down a nuclear warhead that’s been stolen and save his country.

Solitary Man | Starring Michael Douglas, Mary-Louise Parker, Susan Sarandon, Danny DeVito, Jenna Fischer (Anchor Bay Films)
Release Date: May 21, 2010
Director: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Genre: Drama
A once successful businessman has a second chance when his new girlfriend’s father agrees to help him. However, in order to receive the assistance he must take his girlfriends daughter on a college tour, and make no mistakes.

BOOKS

Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead (Penguin Group)
Release Date: May 18, 2010
In the fifth book from the Vampire Academy Series, protagonist Rose faces the decision she made not to kill Dimitri and is consequently put in danger when he begins to hunt her.

25 Magazine finds the hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS

One Be Lo | B.A.B.Y. (Being a Black Youth) (MYX Records) 4.27.10
The Binary Star member’s third solo album tells the story of his life growing up in Michigan and features artists such as Royce Da 5’9, Freeway, Zion I and Jean Grae.

B.o.B | The Adventures of Bobby Ray (Grand Hustle Records) 4.27.10
The Atlanta rapper’s first solo album features producers Lil C, T.I., Crada and the Smeezingtons and artists Big Boi, Lupe Fiasco and T.I.

Twin Perils | World Supremacy (Holographic Pagoda Records) 4.27.10
The 22 track album is the second studio album by the hip hop duo.

FILMS

A Nightmare on Elm Street | Starring Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Galner, Katie Cassidy (Warner Bros Pictures)
Release Date: April 30, 2010
Director: Sam Bayer
Genre: Suspense/ Horror and Remake
A group of suburban teenagers are stalked by a terrifying killer in their dreams.

Furry Vengeance | Starring Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields, Ken Jeong, Matt Prokop, Dick Van Dyke (Summit Entertainment LLC)
Release Date: April 30, 2010
Director: Roger Kumble
Genre: Comedy
A real estate developer moves from Chicago to Oregon to work on a new project, but when his new housing developments threaten the wildlife, the forest creatures seek revenge.

Please Give | Starring Catherine Keener, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt,Rebecca Hall, Sarah Steele (Sony Pictures Classics)
Release Date: April 30, 2010
Director: Nicole Holofcener
Genre: Comedy and Drama
Kate is a woman struggling to balance her work, daughter and marriage while trying to figure out how to live comfortably when there is so much poverty right outside her door.

Mercy | Starring Troy Garity, Wendy Glenn, John Boyd, James Caan, Dylan McDermott (IFC Films)
Release Date: April 30, 2010
Director: Patrick Hoelck
Genre: Comedy, Drama and Romance
A romance novelist who does not believe in love himself, is thrown when he meets Mercy, a beautiful and mysterious woman who is the only critic of his book.

BOOKS

The 9th Judgment by James Patterson (Little, Brown)
Release Date: April 26, 2010
The protagonist Lindsay Boxer attempts to solve two mysteries—one about a mother and an infant and another about the murder of an actor’s wife.

Burned by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (St. Martin’s Press)
Release Date: April 27, 2010
The seventh novel from the “House of Night” series, follows young vampire Zoey Redbird as she goes to boarding school in Oklahoma.

Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts (Penguin Group)
Release Date: April 27, 2010
The third novel from Robert’s Bride Quartet featuring four friends in the wedding planning business that find unexpected love themselves.

ALBUMS

Spectac and Amiri | Almost Famous (HipNott Records) 4.13.10
This is the first official full length release from the artist producer duo and features artist S.A.M.

MURS & 9th Wonder | Fornever (SMC Records) 4.13.10
Another artist producer duo releases an album this week with Fornever being the fourth studio release for MURS and producer 9th Wonder.

LMNO | Next in Line (Up Above Records) 4.13.10
Artist LMNO continues his run of 10 records releases in 2010 with Next in Line.

YU (of Diamond District) | Before Taxes (Mello Music Group) 4.13.10
Before Taxes features producers yU, Slimkat78, Kev Brown, Oddisee, Isabella Banneker and Bilal Salaam and artists Slimkat78, Bilal Salaam, EyeQ, Omun, OP Swamp 81, Grap Luva, Finale and ERK.

FILM

Death at a Funeral | Starring Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, Danny Glover, Regina Hall (Sony Pictures)
Release Date: April 16, 2010
Director: Neil LaBute
Genre: Comedy and Remake
As a mourning family gathers for a funeral, shocking revelations, old resentments, threats and blackmail ensue creating a chaotic family gathering.

Kick-Ass | Starring Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Chloe Grace Mortez, Nicolas Cage (Lionsgate)
Release Date: April 16, 2010
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Genre: Action/Adventure, Adaptation and Teen
A comic book fanatic takes his obsession to heart and becomes a real life superhero.

Exit Through the Gift Shop | Starring Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Rhys Ifans (Producers Distribution)
Release Date: April 16, 2010
Director: Thierry Guetta
Genre: Documentary and Biopic
Documentary following the lives and work of renowned graffiti artists including the notorious British artist Banksy.

The Perfect Game | Starring Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Martin, Jake T. Austin, Emilie de Ravin, Moises Arias (IndustryWorks Entertainment)
Release Date: April 16, 2010
Director: William Dear
Genre: Drama and Sports
An underpriviledged little league team form Monterrey, Mexico relies on faith and a love of baseball to make their way to Little League World Series in 1957.

The Jonses | Starring David Duchovny, Demi Moore, Amber Heard, Gary Cole, Ben Hollingsworth (Bjort Productions)
Release Date: April 16, 2010
Director: Derrick Borte
Genre: Comedy, Drama and Kids/Family
A fake family hired by a marketing agency moves into a suburban neighborhood and quickly becomes popular with its residents.

BOOKS

Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel (Spiegel and Grau)
Release Date: April 13, 2010
The novel is a philosophical approach to the Holocaust told through a conversation between a monkey and a donkey.

Every Last One by Anna Quindlen (Random House)
Release Date: April 16, 2010
In a story about the dynamics of family a mother deals with her son’s depression and an unimaginable act of violence occurs.

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ALBUMS

Young Jazz Rebels | Slave Riot (Stones Throw Records) 4.6.10
This chaotic jazz album is the second of producer Madlib’s jazz albums to be released in 2010. Slave Riot is the group’s debut album.

Diabolic | Liar and a Thief (Viper Records) 4.6.10
The album features artists Immortal Technique, Ill Bill, Deadly Hunter, Vinnie Paz and Canibus.

Too $hort | Still Blowin (Dangerous Music) 4.6.10
Still Blowin is Too $hort’s nineteenth album release and the first to be released digitally. The album was produced by Too $hort.

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings | I Learned the Hard Way (Dapstone Records) 4.6.10
The funk soul band’s fourth studio album was produced by Bosco Mann, delivers the same raw, gritty sound that set the band apart as one bringing traditional soul back to today’s music.

FILM

Date Night | Starring Steve Carrell, Tina Fey, Mark Wahlberg, Taraji P. Henson, Jimmi Simpson (20th Century Fox)
Release Date: April 9, 2010
Director: Shawn Levy
Genre: Comedy and Romance
An ordinary New Jersey couple take the reservation of a no-show couple at a trendy new restaurant and are unwillingly thrown into a dangerous and crazy adventure.

Letters to God | Starring Jeffrey SS Johnson, Robyn Lively, Tanner Maguire, Maree Cheatham (Vivendi Entertainment)
Release Date: April 9, 2010
Director: David Nixon, Patrick Doughtie
Genre: Drama
A young boy with cancer writers frequent letters to God which make their way into the hands of a struggling postman who is at a crossroads in his life.

Who Do You Love | Starring Alessandro Nivola, Jon Abrahams, Chi McBride, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Robert Randolph (II) (International Film Circuit)
Release Date: April 9, 2010
Director: Jerry Zaks
Genre: Drama, Musical/Performing Arts and Biopic
The story of Leonard Chess, the Jewish immigrant who changed the face of modern music.

The Good, The Bad, The Weird | Starring Jung Woo-sung, Lee Byeong-heon, Song Kang-ho, Ryu Seun-su, Zhang Qi (IFC Films)
Release Date: April 9, 2010
Director: Kim Jee-Woon
Genre: Art/Foreign, Comedy and Western
Three Korean men meet on a train and then engage in a chase across the Manchurian desert in search of a mysterious map.

BOOKS

Imperfect Birds by Anne Lamott (Riverhead)
Release Date: April 6, 2010
Featuring the protagonist from Lamott’s previous novels Rosie and Crooked Little Heart the novel centers around her stuggles as she enters college.

The Lake Shore Limited by Sue Miller (Knopf Doubleday)
Release Date: April 6, 2010
The post 9/11 novels centers around a playwright who writes a play about a man who waits to hear from his wife who was on a train that was affected by a terrorist bombing.

25 Magazine finds the hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS

Erykah Badu | New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) (Universal Motown Records) 3.30.10
Badu’s newsest studio album has a strong focus on romance and relationships. The album was produced mostly by Badu but includes procuders 9th Wonder, James Poyser, Shafiq Husayan, Ta’Raach, Madlib, Mike Chav, J Dilla, ?uestlove, RC Williams, Jahborn, Sa-Ra, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Karriem Riggins features artists Lil Wayne and Bilal.

Masta Killa | Live (Gold Dust Records) 3.30.10
This album is a collection of live performances that features artists such as Inspectah Deck, GZA, Streetlife and Prodigal Sunn.

Tech N9ne | The Lost Scripts of K.O.D. (Strange Music Label) 3.30.10
The Lost Scripts of K.O.D. is a five track EP which features artist Krizz Kaliko on the remix of “Like I Died.”

E-40 | Revenue Retrievin: Day Shift (Heavy on the Grind Ent.) 3.30.10
The eleventh studio album by E-40 features artists such as Too Short, Gucci Mane, B-Legit, Mike Marshall and Suga T and is being released in conjuction with Revenue Retrievin: Night Shift.

E-40 | Revenue Retrievin: Night Shift (Heavy on the Grind Ent.) 3.30.10
The twefth studio album by E-40 features artists such as Snoop Dogg, Bobby V, Too Short and Keak da Sneak and is being released in conjunction with Revenue Retrievin: Day Shift.

FILM

The Last Song | Starring Miley Cyrus, Liam Hensworth, Greg Kinear, KellyPreston, Bobby Coleman
(Walt Disney Studios)
Release Date: March 31, 2010
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Genre: Drama, Kids/Family, Romance and Adaptation
An estranged father gets to spend the summer with his teenage daughter and they connect through their common love of music.

Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too? | Starring Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Sharon Leal, Malik Yelba, Tasha Smith (Lionsgate)
Release Date: April 2, 2010
Director: Tyler Perry
Genre: Comedy, Drama and Sequel
Four couples gather and reconnect in the Bahamas for their annual weeklong reunion.

Clash of the Titans | Starring Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: April 2, 2010
Director: Louis Leterrier
Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy and Remake
The brave hero Perseus volunteers to stop Hades before he seizes power from Zeus and releases hell on earth.

The Greatest | Starring Susan Sarandon, Carey Mulligan, Michael Shannon, Aaron Johnson, Zoe Kravitz (Paladin)
Release Date: April 2, 2010
Director: Shana Feste
Genre: Drama and Kids/Family
A grief stricken family is forced to deal with a young girl claiming to carry their recently dead son’s child.

Leaves of Grass | Starring Edward Norton, Tim Blake Nelson, Susan Sarandon, Richard Dreyfuss, Keri Russell (First Look Studios)
Release Date: April 2, 2010
Genre: Comedy, Thriller and Crime/Gangster
A college professor who goes west to investigate his brother’s death finds himself caught up in a complicated world of drug commerce.

BOOKS

Solar by Ian McEwen (Knopf Doubleday)
Release Date: March 30 ,2010
The critically acclaimed author of Atonement returns with a novel about a Nobel prize-winning physicist whose professional and personal lives converge.

ALBUMS

Donwill Don | Cusack in High Fidelity (Interdependent Media) 3.23.10
Donwill, a member of the rap trio Tanya Morgan releases is debut album that features artists like Peter Hadar, Harlems Cash, Nicky Guiland, Ragen Fykes, Mykestro, Ced Hughes, The Foundation and Uzoy and Bad Lucc.

Inspectah Deck | The Manifesto (Traffic Records) 3.23.10
The fourth studio album from the Wu Tang Clan member features artists Raekwon, Cappadonna, Termanology, Cormega, Kurupt, Planet Asia, Fes Taylor, Carlton Fisk and Billy Danze and producers J. Glaze, The Alchemist, Dtox, Lee Bannon, Mental Instruments, Mike Cash and Flip.

Madlib| Beat Konducta in Africa (Stones Throw Records) 3.23.10
Beat Konducta in Africa is the third installment in Madlib’s one album a month serires. The instrumental album is a mix of African funk, garage rock and soul and features Madlib as well as J Rocc as producers.

Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx | The eXXecution (Duck Down Records) 3.23.10
The execution is a collaboration album between producer Marco Polo and rapper Ruste Juxx and includes artists Buckshot, Sean Price, Freddie Foxx, Rock of Heltah Skeltah and DJ Revolution.

Sadat X | Wild Cowboys II (Indie) 3.23.10
The seventh solo album from the rap group Brand Nubian includes artists Pete Rock, Rhymfest, Ill Bill, Twan and Shabeem Sadeeq and producers 9th Wonder, Pete Rock , Grant Park, Will Tell and Nick Wiz.

FILM

Hot Tub Time Machine | Starring John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Chevy Chase (MGM)
Release Date: March 26, 2010
Director: Steve Pink
Genre: Comedy
A group of friends have become tired with their adult lives but are given a second chance when they are mysteriously transported back in time.

Chloe | Starring Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson, Amanda Seyfried, Max Thieriot, R.H.Thompson (Sony Pictures Classics)
Release Date: March 26, 2010
Director: Atom Egoyan
Genre: Art/Foreign, Thriller and Remake
A successful doctor hires a young woman to test her husband’s faithfulness, but instead gets caught up in a dangerous game.

The Eclipse | Starring Aidan Quinn, Ciaran Hinds, Iben Hjejle, Jim Norton (Magnolia Pictures)
Release Date: March 26, 2010
Director: Conor McPherson
Genre: Art/Foreign, Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
A man who recently lost his wife turns to a supernatural novelist when he begins to see apparitions of her.

Waking Sleeping Beauty | Starring Ron Clements, Roy E. Disney, Glen Keane, Jeffrey Katzenburg, Mike Gabriel (Walt Disney Studios)
Release Date: March 26, 2010
Director: Don Hahn
Genre: Documentary
The story of how Walt Disney Studios bounced back after hitting turbulent times during the 1980’s.

BOOKS

Bite Me by Christopher Moore (William Morrow)
Release Date: March 23, 2010
In this sequel to the 2007 release, You Suck, Moore continues to poke fun at the vampire craze of the last decade.

ALBUMS

Amp Live | Murder at the Discotech (Child’s Play/Om Records) 3.16.10
The electro hip hop artist’s debut solo album features artists such as Mickey Factz, Zumbi of Zion I, Grouch, Eligh, Trackademicks, Fashawn, Myka Nyne, Hot Tub, Yak Ballz, My First Earthquake, Golda Supa Nova, Bambu, and Dude Royal.

LMNO | Fonk Garden (Up Above Records) 3.16.10
The second album in the Push that Work album series by the Los Angeles rapper features producer Georgia Anne Muldrow, who vocally involved on the album.

FILM

Repo Men | Starring Jude Law, Forest Whitaker, Alice Braga, Liev Schreiber, Carice van Housten (Universal Pictures)
Release Date: March 19, 2010
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller and Adaptation
A man must go on the run from his former partner when he fails to make the payments on a highly expensive organ needed to save his life.

The Bounty Hunter | Starring Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Jason Sudeikis, Jeff Garlin (Sony Pictures)
Release Date: March 29, 2010
Director: Andrew Tennant
Genre: Action/Adventure and Comedy
A bounty hunter is hired to track down his ex-wife.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Starring Zachary Gordon, Chloe Grace Mortez, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn, Robert Capron (20th Century Fox)
Release Date: March 19, 2010
Director: Thor Freudenthal
Genre: Kids/Family and Adaptation
A witty, undersized middle school student struggles through his school year.

Greenberg | Starring Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, Rhys Ifans, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Chris Messina (Focus Features)
Release Date: March 19, 2010
Director: Noah Baumbach
Genre: Comedy and Drama
A single, forty year old man, attempts to finds meaning in his life when he becomes close to his brother’s assistant

The Runaways | Starring Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon, Scout Taylor Compton, Brett Cullen (Apparition)
Release Date: March 19, 2010
Director: Floria Sigismondi
Genre: Drama, Musical/Performing Arts and Biopic
Documents the lives of Joan Jett and Cherie Currie of the 1970’s all girl rock band The Runaways.

BOOKS

Shadow Souls by L.J. Smith (HarperCollins)
Release Date: March 16, 2010
Second release in the Vampire Diaries Return Series and focuses on the character Damon.

ALBUMS

Kidz in the Hall | Land of Make Believe (Duck Down Records) 3.9.10
The third studio album from the hip hop duo features artists Just Blze, Marsha Ambrosius and Colin Munroe.

Ludacris | Battle of the Sexes (Disturbing the Peace Records) 3.9.10
This is Luda’s seventh studio album and features production by Bangladesh, Pharrell Swizz Beatz, and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. Leaugue. The album features, Plies, Ne-Yo, Ciara, Flo Rida, Nicki Minaj, Shawnna, Eve, Lil Kim, Trina, Monica, Trey Songz and others.

U-N-I | A Love Supreme 2.0 (Green Label Sound) 3.9.10
The L.A. duo’s album was produced by Ro Blvd. This remake of the 2006 album A Love Supreme features Bun B, Fashawn, Evidence, Miguel, and Kes Kaos. The album comes with a full length DVD with music videos and live videos.

FILM

Green Zone | Starring Matt Damon, Amy Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Antoni Corone, Nicoye Banks (Universal Pictures)
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Director: Paul Greengrass
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Adaptation and War
A Rogue US Army officer must search through faulty intelligence on foreign land before a war escalates.

Remember Me | Starring Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper, Lena Olin, Tate Ellington (Summit Entertainment)
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Director: Allen Coulter
Genre: Drama and Romance
A rebellious young man in New York fights for a relationship with his newfound love when circumstances threaten to tear them apart.

Our Family Wedding | Starring Forest Whitaker, America Ferrera, Lance Gross, Carlos Mencia (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
Genre: Comedy, Kids/Family and Romance
A young engaged couple fresh out of college discover the hardships of marriage when their fathers constantly fight with each other.

BOOKS

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler (Grand Central)
Release Date: March 9 2010
The host of Chelsea Lately continues the comedy in this comic book about her childhood and romance.

The Surrendered by Chang Rae Lee (Riverhead )
Release Date: March 9 2010
A young Korean refugee and an AMercian GI meet at an orphanage during the Korean War and thirty years later must come to terms with their past.

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ALBUMS

B. Dolan | Fallen House Sunken City (Strange Famous Records) 3.2.10
This rapper/poet/activist’s seventh album features artists P.O.S. and Cadence Weapon and was produced by Alias.

DJ Khaled | Victory (E1 Entertainment) 3.2.10
Victory is DJ Khaled’s fourth album. The self-produced album features Usher, Drake, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, T-pain, Snoop Dogg, Plies, Bun B, and many more.

FILM

Brooklyn’s Finest | Starring Don Cheadle, Wesley Snipes, Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke (Overture Films)
Release Date: March 5, 2010
Director: Antoine Fugua
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Thriller and Crime/Gangster
In a period of seven days three NYPD officers become unavoidably involved in the same fatal crime scene.

Alice in Wonderland | Starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Mia Wasikowska, Matt Lucas, Stephen Fry (Walt Disney Pictures)
Release Date: March 5, 2010
Director: Tim Burton
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
At the age of nineteen, Alice returns to the fanciful land she ventured to as a young girl to meet up with old friends, end the reign of the Red Queen and find her true destiny.

Stolen | Starring Josh Lucas, Jon Hamm, Jimmy Bennett, Morena Baccarin, Jessica Chastain (IFC Films)
Release Date: March 5, 2010
Director: Anders Anderson
Genre: Drama and Thriller
An obsessive detective searches for the answers behind his son’s disappearance when he uncovers the remains of a young boy.

BOOKS

House Rules by Jodi Picoult (Atria)
Release Date: March 2, 2010
A boy with Asperger’s syndrome is accused of murder due to prejudices about his disability.  The mystery of who actually committed the murder is slowly uncovered.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith (Grand Central)
Release Date: March 2, 2010
The author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies returns with this spoof which uncovers Abraham Lincoln’s secret connection to vampires.

25 Magazine finds the hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS

Beanie Sigel and Freeway | ROC Boys (Siccness Records) 2.23.10
This collaborative album by Sigel and Freeway features artists such as DMX, Young Chris and State Property.

DJ Babu | The Beat Tape Volume 2 (Nature Sounds Records) 2.23.10
The Beat Tape Volume 2 is the second instrumental album in the Beat Tape series by DJ Babu.

DJ Khaled | Victory! (We the Best) 2.23.10
DJ Khaled’s fourth studio album feature artists such as Busta Rhymes, T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Usher, Drake, John Legend, Nas, Jim Jones, Birdman and includes producers Kanye West, The Inkredibles, The Runners and DJ Nasty.

General Steele Presents Smif N Wessum | AmeriKKKa’s Nightmare Part 2: Children of War (Bucktown USA ENT) 2.23.10
Smif N Wessum’s second album in the AmeriKKKa’s Nightmare series celebrates black history by discussing the issues involving African Americans today. The album features artists Nicole Michelle, Dead Prez, Flood Diesel, Louie Skaggs, Hasaan Salaam, Akir, Hicoup and Madison Rocks.

Madlib (As the Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz and Percussion Ensemble) | Miles Away (Stones Throw Records) 2.23.10
Miles Away is the latest album from Madlib’s jazz fusion group the Last Electro Acoustic Space Jazz and Percussion Ensemble.

Planet Asia and Gold Chain Military | Chain of Command (RBC Records) 2.23.10
This rap group brings superb lyricism to independent hip hop with their album Chain of Command.

Rob Swift | The Architect (Ipecac Records) 2.23.10
Swift’s new album is a mixture of hip hop and classical music.

FILM

Cop Out | Starring Tracey Morgan, Bruce Willis, Adam Brody, Kevin Pollack, Guillermo Diaz (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Release Date: February 26, 2010
Director: Kevin Smith
Genre: Action/Adventure and Comedy
Two NYPD partners find themselves up against a merciless gangster when they trail a stolen, rare baseball card.

The Crazies | Starring Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell, Danielle Panabaker, Joe Anderson, Joe Reegan (Overture Films)
Release Date: February 26, 2010
Director: Breck Eisner
Genre: Suspense/Horror, Thriller and Remake
A peaceful American town is terrorized when a dangerous toxin turns the people into vicious killers.

The Art of the Steal (IFC Films)
Release Date: February 26, 2010
Director: Don Argott
Genre: Documentary
Albert C Barnes created an enormous collection of priceless works of art, and after his death his students fight to keep the art in his home and out of the hands of money hungry corporations.

BOOKS

Big Girl by Danielle Steel (Random House Publishing)
Release Date: February 23, 2010
Danielle is blond and chubby and doesn’t fit in with her family. She moves away to New York to get away from her family’s criticism and takes a dream job while trying to come to terms with who she is.

Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb (Penguin Group)
Release Date: February 23, 2010
In this latest release in the Lt. Eve Dallas series, Dallas investigates the murder of a computer game maker, whose death looks too much like one of his fantasy games.

25 Magazine finds the hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUM

Freeway and Jake One | The Stimulus Package (Rhymesayers) 2.16.10
The first collaboration album between the two artists features artists Raekwon, Birdman, Beanie Siegel, Young Chris, Bun B, LaToiya Williams, Omillo Sparks and Mr. Porter.

LMNO | Push that Work (Technicali Sound) 2.16.10
Push that Work is the first of ten LMNO albums to be released this year and features producer LD.

Wu Tang Clan | Return of the Wu and Friends (Gold Dust Media) 2.16.10
Return of the Wu and Friends is a compilation of unreleased tracks and remixes produced by Mathematics and features artists such as Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface Killah.

FILM

Shutter Island | Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Max von Sydow (Paramount Pictures)
Release Date: February 19, 2010
Director: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Action/Adventure, Thriller and Adaptation
Two US Marshalls are called to investigate the disappearance of a murderer from a hospital for the criminally insane.

The Ghost Writer | Starring Pierce Brosnan, Ewan McGregor, Kim Cattrall, Olivia Williams, Tom Wilkinson (Summit Entertainment)
Release Date: February 19, 2010
Director: Roman Polanski
Genre: Thriller and Adaptation
When a man agrees to write the memoirs of a deceased British Prime Minister, he stumbles upon a dark secret about the man.

The Good Guy | Starring Alexis Bledel, Scott Porter, Bryan Greenberg, Anna Chlumsky, Aaron Yoo (Roadside Attractions)
Release Date: February 19, 2010
Director: Julia DePietro
Genre: Comedy and Romance
An ambitious young New York woman thinks she has found the one in Wall Street hot shot Tommy, until his co-worker Daniel comes along.

ALBUMS

Canibus | Melatonin Magik (War Lab Records) 2.9.10

Melatonin Magik is Canibus’s ninth studio album and features producers Engineer and artist D12. 

Galactic | Ya-ka-may (Anti Records) 2.9.10

Ya-ka-may is the seventh album by the funk/jazz band and it features artists such as the Rebirth Brass Band, Irma Thomas, Big Chief Bo Dollis, Allen Toussaint, Trombone Shorty and Corey Henry. 

Sade | Soldier of Love (Sony Records) 2.9.10

Soldier of Love is Sade’s sixth studio album and is the first new material since the 2000 multi platinum album Lovers Rock 

Gil Scott-Heron | I’m New Here (XL Recordings) 2.9.10

I’m New Here is Heron’s first recording in thirteen years and was produced by Richard Russell

DJ Kay Slay | More Than Just a DJ (E1 Records) 2.9.10

DJ Kay Slay’s third studio album includes artists such as Rick Ross, Cam’Ron, Jim Jones, Busta, Bun B and Lloyd Banks 

FILM

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief | Starring Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan (20^th Century Fox Distribution)

Release Date: February 12, 2010

Director: Chris Columbus

Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation

A teenage boy finds out that he is the son of Poseidon. 

Valentine’s Day | Starring Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher, Kathy Bates, Bradley Cooper, Queen Latifah , George Lopez, Jessica Alba, Taylor Lautner (Warner Bros.)

Release Date: February 12, 2010

Director: Garry Marshall

Genre: Comedy and Holiday

A group of people in Los Angeles discover love and heartbreak over the course of one Valentine’s Day 

Wolfman | Starring Benicio Del Torro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving (Universal Pictures)

Release Date: February 12, 2010

Director: Joe Johnston

Genre: Action/Adventure, Suspense/Horror and Remake

An ancient curse turns men into werewolves during the full moon and it’s up to one man to stop the terror.

25 Magazine has the hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS

Young Money | We Are Young Money (Cash Money Records) 12.21.2009

We Are Young Money is the group’s first studio album and features artists Birdman, Lloyd, Gucci Mane and Pleasure P.  It includes production from Tha Bizness, Kane Beatz, Chase N. Cash and B. Carr.

Eminem | Relapse: Refill (Interscope Records) 12.21.09

Relapse:Refill is a re-release of the rapper’s sixth studio album Relapse. The album has seven extra tracks, is produced by Dr. Dre, and features artists Drake, Lil Wayne and Kanye West.

Hurricane Chris | Unleashed (Polo Grounds Music/J Records) 12.22.09

Unleashed is Hurricane Chris’s second studio album and includes production from Shawty Redd, Phunk Dawg, Play-N-Skillz, Superstarr, Mouse, The Inkredibles and Don Vito.  It features artists Superstarr, Mouse, Mario, Plies, Bobby Valentino, Fiend 4 Da Money, Cherish, Beenie Man, and Isis.

FILMS

Sherlock Holmes | Starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan (Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution)

Release Date: December 25, 2009

Director: Guy Ritchie

Genre: Action/Adventure, Thriller, Adaptation

Detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner Watson go up against a nemesis to stop his plan that would threaten all of England.

Up in the Air | Starring George Clooney, Anna Kendrick, Vera Farmiga, Jason Bateman, Danny McBride (Paramount Pictures)

Release Date: December 25, 2009

Director: Jason Reitman

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Corporate “terminator for hire” Ryan Bingham’s life is completely changed when he is forced to abruptly abandon his life of travel.

It’s Complicated | Starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Krasinski , Lake Bell (Universal Pictures)

Release Date: December 25, 2009

Director: Nancy Meyers

Genre: Comedy and Romance

A divorced mother of three grown children begins a complicated affair with her ex husband.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus | Starring Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin Farrell, Christopher Plummer (Sony Pictures Classics)

Release Date: December 25, 2009

Director: Terry Gilliam

Genre: Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign and Science Fiction/Fantasy

A travelling theatre group leader makes a deal with the devil in order to take audience members on a journey to explore their own imaginations.

25 Magazine lists the week’s hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS

Chris Brown | Graffiti (Jive Records) 12.8.09

Chris Brown’s third studio album includes production by Swizz Beats, Polo da Don and Ryan Leslie.  It features artists Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz, The Game, Plies, Tank, Trey Songz, and Eva Simons.

The Clipse | Till the Casket Drops (Columbia Records) 12.8.09

Till the Casket Drops is The Clipse’s third studio album and it includes help from producers such as The Neptunes, DJ Khalil, and Sean C.  It features artists Cam’ron, Kanye West, Yo Gotti, Pharrell, Keri Hilson, and Rick Ross.

FILM

The Princess and the Frog | Starring Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Michael-Leon Wooley, and Jim Cummings (Walt Disney Studios Distribution)

Release Date: December 11, 2009

Directors: Ron Clements, Jon Musker

Genre: Kids/Family, Musical/Performing Arts, Romance

Set in New Orleans, Princess Tiana meets a frog prince and together they embark on a magical adventure through Louisiana.

Invictus | Starring Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng, Matt Stern, Julian Lewis Jones, and Bonnie Henna (Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution)

Release Date: December 11, 2009

Director: Clint Eastwood

Genre: Drama, Adaptation, Sports

Set in 1995, this is the true story of how Nelson Mandela joined with the captain of the South African Rugby team to help unite his country during apartheid.

The Lovely Bones | Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Stucci, and Michael Imperioli (Paramount Pictures)

Release Date: December 11, 2009

Director: Peter Jackson

Genre: Drama, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy

Based on the novel by Alice Sebold, this film tells the story of a young girl who was murdered and watches over her family while giving clues to the identity of her killer.

25 Magazine lists the week’s hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS: 

R.Kelly| Untitled (Jive Records) 12.01.09

R.Kelly ‘s 10^th studio album includes production by Darhyl “DJ” Camper, Lil Ronnie, Chris “Deep” Henderson, LOS Da Mystro, Jazze Pha, Infinity, Soulshock , Karlin, Willy Will, Jack Splash, GAZ, Eric Dawkins, Antonio Dixon, Berris Bolton, DeWayne Swan, Roy ‘Royalty’ Hamilton, Raphael Hamilton and R.Kelly. The Album features Keri Hilson, Rock City, OJ Da Jucieman, Tyrese, The-Dream, and Robin Thicke.   

Juvenile | Cocky and Confident (Atlantic Records) 12.01.09

After a three year hiatus, southern rapper Juvenile releases a new album that includes productions by Lu Balz, FATBOI, DJ Infamous and Juvenile. It features Featuring Shawty Lo, Dorrough, Kango Slim, B.G., Cape, B.G., Jay Da Menace, Rawsmoov, Mr. Meanor, Youngin, Q Corvette, Rico Love, Bobby Valentino and Pleasure P. 

 25 lists the week’s hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS: 

Kid Sister | Ultraviolet (Downtown/Universal Republic) 11.17.09

Kid Sister’s debut ablum includes production by Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso,Yuksek, Count, Sinden, Rusko, XXXChange, Brian Kennedy, DJ Gant-Man, and A-Trak. It features artists Estelle, Kanye West, Cee- Lo and DJ Gant-Man.  

Rakim | The Seventh Seal (Ra/G&E Trust/SMC Recordings/MB Recordings) 11.17.09

Rakim’s third solo studio album includes production by DJ Slyce, Needlz, Y-Not, Nottz, Samuel Christian, J.Wells, Lorenz, Jake One, Ty Fyffe, and Nick Wiz. It features artists Manio, Tracey Horton, I.Q., Samuel Christian, and Destiny Griffin.   

FILMS: 

The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Michael Sheen, Dakota Fanning, and Nikki Reed (Summit Entertainment, LLC)

Release Date: November 20, 2009

Director: Chris Weitz

Genre: Action/Adventure, Thriller, Romance, Sequel, Adaptation

Bella Swan delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of, only to find herself in greater peril than ever before. 

The Blind Slide | Starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Lily Collins, and Ray McKinnon (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Release Date: November 20, 2009

Director: John Lee Hancock

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Adaptation, Biopic and Sports

The remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American teenager from a broken home, taken in by  the Tuohys realizes his potential as a student and football player with help from his new-found family, tutors and coaches.  

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans | Starring Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Xzibit and Fairuza Balk (First Look Pictures)

Release Date: November 20, 2009

Director: Werner Herzog

Genre: Drama and Crime/Gangster

Nicolas Cage plays a rogue detective who is as devoted to his job as he is at scoring drugs — while playing fast and loose with the law. He wields his badge as often as he wields his gun in order to get his way. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina he becomes a high-functioning addict who is a deeply intuitive, fearless detective reigning over the beautiful ruins of New Orleans with authority and abandon.

25 lists the week’s hottest new releases to put on your radar.

ALBUMS

10.13.09

DJ Khaled & E-Class Present | Live from the 305 (E1 Entertainment)

The album features Brisco, Trick Holiday, Flo Rida, Billy Blue, Ace Hood, Juvenile, Ball Greezy, Swazzy Baby, Trina, Shonie, Mista Mac, Suthun boy, Redd Eyezz, Jackie-O, Bizzle, Briana, Y.D, Spoat, and many more.

Mario | D.N.A. (J Records)

Mario’s fourth studio album includes production from Sean Garrett, Bangladesh, Jim Jonsin, Tricky Stewart & The Dream, Babyface, Stargate, LOS Da Mystro, Rico Love, Harold Lilly & Elvis Williams, The Runners, Eric Hudson, KP and Malay. It features Gucci Mane, Sean Garett, Ludacris, and Big Sean.

Del The Funky Homosapien & Tame One | Parallel Uni-Verses (Gold Dust Media)

The collaboration between Del The Funky Homosapien and Tame One is produced by Parallel Thought and features no other artists.

FILM

Law Abiding Citizen | Starring Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler, Colm Meaney, Bruce McGill, Leslie Bibb (Overture Films)
Release Date: October 16, 2009
Director: F. Gary Gray
Genre: Thriller
A district attorney finds himself at odds with a criminal mastermind that virtually controls a city from the confines of a prison cell.

The Stepfather | Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badgley, Jon Tenney, Amber Heard (Screen Gems)
Release Date: October 16, 2009
Director: Nelson McCormick
Genre: Suspense, Horror, Thriller
A seemingly normal man wants the perfect family. When they don’t measure up, he eliminates them and moves on to find his next perfect family.

Where the Wild Things Are | Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper (Warner Brothers Pictures)
Release Date: October 16, 2009
Director: Spike Jonze
Genre: Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Adaptation
A young boy feels misunderstood at home and escapes to an unknown island. The young boy becomes the king of the island and finds that it isn’t so easy. Based on the book Where The Wild Things Are.

Black Dynamite | Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Jimmy Walker Jr, Tommy Davidson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Apparition)
Release Date: October 16, 2009
Director: Scott Sanders
Genre: Action/Adventure, Comedy
When a gun-toting ladies man and soul brother murders his brother and floods the ghetto with malt liquor, Black Dynamite is the one hero willing to fight all the way from the city streets to the Honky House.