Yes Man - December 2008

Yes Man - December 2008

Based on a memoir by British author Danny Wallace the studio picked up in April 2005, the story centers on a man who decides to change his life by saying yes to absolutely everything that comes his way. Saying "yes" leads him on a series of unexpected comedic adventures that turn his whole life upside-down.

Jim Carrey stars as Carl Allen, a man who signs up for a self-help program based on one simple principle: say yes to everything...and anything. At first, unleashing the power of "yes" transforms Carl's life in amazing and unexpected ways, but he soon discovers that opening up his life to endless possibilities can have its drawbacks.

A film adaptation of Yes Man is in development with Warner Bros. and will star Jim Carrey . It is set to be released for the 19th December 2008.

Directed by Peyton Reed
Produced by David Heyman
Richard Zanuck
Written by Danny Wallace
Release Date: December 19, 2008
Genre: Comedy

Cast

• Jim Carrey as Carl Allen
• Zooey Deschanel as Renee Allison
• Bradley Cooper
• Molly Sims
• Danny Masterson
• Rhys Darby
• Terence Stamp as Terrence Bundley

Wallace's second solo book, Yes Man was published in July 2005. In it, he describes how he spent six months "saying Yes where once would have said No", to make his life more interesting and positive. In this book he shows the tribulations and mischief that he got up to while he said yes to any question or proposal.

Max Payne - October 2008

Max Payne - October 2008

Based on the legendary, hard-hitting interactive video game, "Max Payne" tells the story of a maverick cop determined to track down those responsible for the brutal murder of his family and partner. Hell-bent on revenge, his obsessive investigation takes him on a nightmare journey into a dark underworld. As the mystery deepens, Max (Wahlberg) is forced to battle enemies beyond the natural world and face an unthinkable betrayal.

Coming together to solve a series of murders in New York City are a DEA agent (Wahlberg) whose family was slain as part of a conspiracy and an assassin (Kunis) out to avenge her sister's death. The duo will be hunted by the police, the mob, and a ruthless corporation.

Directed by John Moore
Produced by Scott Faye
Julie Yorn
Written by Beau Thorne
Release Date: October 17, 2008
Genre: Action, Thriller

Casts:

• Mark Wahlberg as Max Payne
• Beau Bridges as B.B. Hensley
• Mila Kunis as Mona Sax
• Ludacris as Jim Bravura,
• Chris O'Donnell as Jason Colvin

Max Payne (Mark Wahlberg) is a cop whose family and partner are brutally murdered. He embarks on a maverick path, venturing into the underworld to find those responsible for the murders. Payne finds that he faces enemies from beyond the natural world and that he will be betrayed.