Disney's family tradition continues

MANILA, Philippines - The tradition of family entertainment continues in Walt Disney Studios’ 2010 line-up of potential blockbusters which runs the spectrum of action-adventures, 3D spectacles, animated features, romantic comedies and smart thrillers. It’s a veritable wonderland of movies.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Set in the mystical lands of Persia, the epic action-adventure is about a rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) who race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time — a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

Alice in Wonderland. From visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure with a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. It stars Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: The White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Dave (Jay Baruchel) is just an average college student, or so it appears, until the sorcerer Balthazar (Nicolas Cage) recruits him as his reluctant protégé and gives him a crash course in the art and science of magic.

The Princess and the Frog. An animated musical comedy that provides a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

Old Dogs. Two best friends — one unlucky-in-love divorcee (Robin Williams) and the other a fun-loving bachelor (John Travolta) — have their lives turned upside down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the care of six-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives.

Toy Story 1 & 2 (3D). The return of Disney Pixar’s classics to the big screen kicks off a Disney Digital 3D Toy Story celebration, which culminates in a brand new adventure starring Buzz and Woody in Toy Story 3. The creators of the Toy Story films re-open the toy box with a comedic and heartwarming adventure in Disney Digital 3D, bringing moviegoers back to the world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters as Andy prepares to leave for college.

When in Rome. An ambitious young New Yorker (Kristen Bell), disillusioned with romance, takes a whirlwind trip to Rome, where she defiantly plucks magic coins from a fountain of love, inexplicably igniting the passion of an odd group of suitors (including Josh Duhamel).

The Debt. A Nazi war criminal is pursued by a group of agents who take the law into their own hands to bring their target to justice. The movie stars Sam Worthington and Helen Mirren.

The Last Song. Based on the best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks, the teen drama is set in a small Southern beach town where an estranged father (Greg Kinnear) tries to reconnect with his troubled teenaged daughter (Miley Cyrus) through the only thing they have in common — music.

You Again. No matter how old you are, you never get over high school. Kristen stars as Marni, a successful PR pro who discovers that her brother is marrying her high school arch nemesis. To make matters worse, Marni’s mom recognizes the bride’s highfalutin’ aunt as her own high school rival. 

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. A young girl sent to live with her father (Guy Pearce) and his new girlfriend (Katie Holmes) discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own.

Everybody’s Fine. A widower (Robert de Niro) who realized his only connection to his family was through his wife sets off on an impromptu road trip to reunite with each of his grown children (Drew Barrymore and Kate Beckinsale).

Secretariat. Against all odds, a housewife and mother (Diane Lane) — with the help of veteran trainer (John Malkovich) — navigates the male-dominated horseracing business, ultimately taking Secretariat on a spectacular journey to become the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and perhaps the greatest racehorse of all time.