FIRST LOOK: DANIEL DAY-LEWIS IN "LINCOLN"

Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln

Finally, he's back. The legendary Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Abraham Lincoln in surely what is to be another Oscar-worthy turn in LINCOLN.  This marks his first Film since 2009 Musical NINE. Disney just released this First Look at the phenomenal Actor in the role of the beloved U.S. President.

Disney issued a Press Release giving us some more clues to what we can expect here. The Drama focuses on the last four months of the President's life and the political strategizing he undertook at the close of the Civil War to ensure that slavery would be forever outlawed.

Steven Spielberg, who directed last year's Best Picture Contender for Disney, War Horse, says “Our Movie is really about a working leader who must make tough decisions and get things done in the face of overwhelming opposition.".

In addition to Day-Lewis, the Film sports an incredible Cast which includes Sally Field, John Hawkes, Lee Pace, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jackie Earle Haley, David Strathairn, Jared Harris and James Spader. WOW.  The Starpower is immense.

Disney releases Lincoln on November 16, 2012, with a limited release on November 9, 2012 in select cities.

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(Photo credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

NEW STILL FROM TIM BURTON'S "DARK SHADOWS"

Still from Dark Shadows

Spooky! Tim Burton is almost ready to serve up his next Film Dark Shadows, based on the TV Series of the same name in the mid-'60s. Starring once again his male Muse Johnny Depp, the Supernatural Drama centers around a young Boy named Barnabas and his family who move from England to America. Barnabas grows up to be a wealthy Playboy but breaks the heart of a Witch named Angelique (Eva Green) who buries him alive. 20 years later, he is set free and returns to his former residence, now occupied by strangers with deep, dark secrets of their own.

Some new Stills have surfaced from Dark Shadows including the one above with a menacing Depp, haunting Michelle Pfeiffer, perhaps extending an unwelcome stay.  The Film also stars Chloë Moretz, Jonny Lee Miller, Jackie Earle Haley, Alice Cooper and of course the brilliant Mrs. Burton herself, Helena Bonham Carter.

May 11, 2012 is Warner Bros.' slated release date for Dark Shadows.

(Photo credit: Warner Bros.)

NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010) DEBUTS HUGE

Although it is an unnecessary release, Warner Bros./New Line Cinema's Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) is expected to debut huge this weekend.  Based on early numbers from last night, the horror remake brought in a whopping $15.8 million alone, which is more than many movies make on an opening weekend. It is expected to pull in $32 million this weekend.

Of course, the film is being trashed by critics, receiving an appauling 15% rating on critical consensus site Rotten Tomatoes.  The plus side is that the deliciously creepy Jackie Earle Haley (Little Children, Shutter Island) is getting the exposure he deserves, although I have a feeling these monster numbers are from girls clamouring to see blonde Twilight hunk Kellan Lutz and his body o'steel.  Did any of you see it yet?  Is it that bad?

May is going to be a huge month for Warner Bros./New Line as Sex and The City 2 is already selling out by the theatre-full weeks before its May 27th release.