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"Harry Potter 5," "I am Legend" lead Warner's 2007 line-up

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Today's hottest A-List talents - among them Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Daniel Radcliffe, Tobey Maguire, Will Smith, Daniel Craig and Jake Gyllenhaal - headline Warner Bros.' slate of exhilarating movies for 2007. The following films are expected to set next year's box-office on fire and provide rousing entertainment across the Philippines.

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that Headmaster Albus Dumbledore has been replaced by the sinister Dolores Umbridge. Meeting secretly with a small group of students who name themselves "Dumbledore's Army," Harry teaches them how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead.

"I Am Legend." Set in Los Angeles after a biological war, the action-thriller centers on the sole healthy survivor, a man (Will Smith) who finds himself in a battle against nocturnal mutants.

"Invasion." Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig star in this thriller about a mysterious epidemic that alters the behavior of human beings. When a psychiatrist (Kidman) discovers the epidemic's origins are extraterrestrial, she must fight to protect her son, who may hold the key to stopping an imminent invasion.

"Blood Diamond." The fates of a South African mercenary (Leonardo DiCaprio), and a fisherman (Djimon Hounsou) become joined in a common quest to recover a rare pink diamond that can transform their lives.

"300." Based on the popular epic graphic novel by Frank Miller, "300" is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army.

"Ocean's 13." The cool heist gang is back (George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon) and out to con a new, high-profile casino owner (Al Pacino).

"Zodiac." As a serial killer terrifies San Francisco and taunts police with his ciphers and letters, investigators in four jurisdictions search for the murderer. The case will become an obsession for four men (including Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo) as their lives and careers are built and destroyed by the endless trail of clues.

"Beowulf." Director Robert Zemeckis uses motion-capture animation to re-imagine the Old English epic poem about the exploits of Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the indomitable monster Grendel. Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins and Ray Winstone lead the voice cast.

"Music & Lyrics." As the chemistry heats up between a washed-up 80s pop star (Hugh Grant) and his quirky plant lady (Drew Barrymore), they will have to face their fears - and the music - if they want to find the love and success they both deserve.

"The Brave One." Jodie Foster plays a victim who recovers from a brutal attack and sets out on a dark psychological and physical journey for revenge and justice

"The Good German." A U.S. Army war correspondent (George Clooney) becomes embroiled with a former lover (Cate Blanchett) whose missing husband is the object of a manhunt by both the American and Russian armies. A soldier (Tobey Maguire) in the American army motor pool has black market connections that may be the woman's way out -- or lead them all into even darker territory.

"We Are Marshall." An inspirational drama based on a true story of one town's efforts to rebuild after a devastating plane crash that killed 75 members of its own football team and coaching staff. The grieving families find hope and strength in the leadership of a young coach (Matthew McConaughey) who is determined to rebuild the football program and in the process helps to heal a community.

"The Reaping." A university professor (Hilary Swank) who debunks miracles is summoned to a small Louisiana town to investigate a series of bizarre occurrences that appear to be the 10 biblical plagues.

"Letters from Iwo Jima." The companion piece to Clint Eastwood's other war film, "Flags of Our Fathers," the thriller revolves around the real-life Japanese General Tadamichi Kuribayashi (Ken Watanabe) who battled American troops for 40 days on the small island of Iwo Jima.

"Lucky You." From director Curtis Hanson ("L.A. Confidential," "8 Mile") comes a story set in the world of high-stakes Las Vegas poker starring Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore and Robert Duvall.

"The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford." As the charismatic and unpredictable Jesse James (Brad Pitt) plans his next great robbery, he wages war on his enemies, who are trying to collect the reward money - and the glory - riding on his capture. But the greatest threat to his life may ultimately come from those he trusts the most.

"No Reservations." Catherine Zeta-Jones plays the frosty chef Martha James, who's stunned when her sister dies and leaves a 10-year-old daughter in her care. She also finds herself sharing her kitchen with a charming up-and-coming chef (Aaron Eckhart) and their chemistry grows beyond a culinary level.

"Nancy Drew." Nancy (Emma Roberts) accompanies her father (Tate Donovan) to Los Angeles on one of his business trips and stumbles across evidence about a long-unsolved crime involving the mysterious death of a beautiful movie star.

"License to Wed." A romantic comedy about a clergyman-cum-marriage counselor (Robin Williams) who puts one couple (Mandy Moore and John Krasinski) through a series of relationship challenges during the most grueling marriage preparation course ever.

"One Missed Call." The Hollywood remake of the Japanese thriller about a group of young people who start receiving voice mails from the future which includes the date, time and details of their deaths.

"Fred Claus." Santa's bitter, New York-based older brother, Fred (Vince Vaughn) is forced to return home to the North Pole and almost ruins Christmas. Paul Giamatti, Kevin Spacey and Ludacris also star.

"Spring Breakdown." Three awkward women in their '30s try to break the monotony of their lives by vacationing on an island that's a popular spring break getaway for college co-eds, bringing with them the daughter (Amber Tamblyn) of a powerful senator who one of the women works for.

ANGELINA JOLIE

BRAD PITT

DANIEL RADCLIFFE

GEORGE CLOONEY

IWO JIMA

JODIE FOSTER

LOS ANGELES

MATT DAMON

TOBEY MAGUIRE

WILL SMITH

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