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The cast of plotters planning Adolf's assasination in Bryan Singer's VALKYRIE(2008).
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VALKYRIE Taking on Jason Voorhees

By: Jarrod Sarafin
Date: Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Source: MGM Press Release

The upcoming WW II thriller Valkyrie has been moved yet again by MGM and United Artists. The first move a few months ago pushed them back from this summer to an October 3 debut. Now, it's been changed to February 13, 2009 where Tom Cruise and his cast will be taking on Jason Voorhees in the upcoming Friday the 13th revisionist tale.

"MGM is proud and excited to be presenting 'Valkyrie,' and because of that we want to give it the best launch possible," said Clark Woods, President of Domestic Distribution of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, which is distributing the movie domestically. "When an opening became available for President's Day Weekend, we seized the opportunity. Having seen a lot of the film and how great it is going to play once it's finished, moving into a big holiday weekend is the right move."

"'Valkyrie' is shaping up to be a phenomenal movie," said Dennis Rice, President of Worldwide Marketing and Publicity for United Artists, which made the movie. "We're delighted that MGM has agreed to hold the release until the very strong holiday weekend."

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Comments/Responses

WISEGUY562 • Apr 08, 2008, 01:28am •

I was always under the impression that Jan and Feb was where movies went to die. Maybe they think the film is so good it won't have any real competition. I don't consider Jason real competition either, unless they make it pg13 and 3D. I hope I didn't give them any ideas.

gladatir • Apr 08, 2008, 04:31am •

I think this is a troubling development for the film. An October release gives a film some momentum for an Oscar run. The fact that this gets delayed till February maybe means it isn't good enough to even try.

Yeah February is where releases go to die.

Dazzler • Apr 08, 2008, 04:31am •

No reason for this move. Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas would have been fine. I wonder if that book on Tom is effecting him?

hanso • Apr 08, 2008, 05:26am •

They keep moving in hopes people forget how insane Mr. Cruise has become or because they think the film will bomb.
Who wants to see Nazi stuff on Valentine's day?

joeybaloney • Apr 08, 2008, 06:16am •

Actually, hanso, my Lady has a real nice Ilsa: She-Wolf of the SS outfit we like to break out that day.

gladatir • Apr 08, 2008, 06:52am •

Maybe this will encompass reshoots to show the handi-capped SS officer, played by Kevin Spacey, was behind it the whole time.

joeybaloney • Apr 08, 2008, 07:04am •

Ah ha ha! Kaiser S�ze! I get it! Ba dom bum

hanso • Apr 08, 2008, 07:08am •

joey - lol. Good for you. Nothing like good ol Nazi lovin on Valentine's.

fft5305 • Apr 08, 2008, 07:49am •

Now, if only they can keep Tom Cruise from promoting this movie, it might have a chance.

ponyboy76 • Apr 08, 2008, 09:37am •

"MGM is proud and excited to be presenting 'Valkyrie.."
Yes, proud like the parents of their below average kid who at 15 finally gets it right at tying his shoe laces. "Oh Tommy, we are so proud of you! Tommy, put the dog doodie down. Its not a play thing"

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