Things heat up in June as we revisit some names and faces we’ve seen before in both comedies and big action, including an off-the-wall rock star, an off-the-wall action star, a band of mercenaries, a band of rogue toys, a band of aging comedians and one seriously bummed out cowboy. Where’s the popcorn?!

June 4

Get Him To The Greek

Director: Nicholas Stoller
Russell Brand, Jonah Hill

Russell Brand is a hilarious but inconsistent man, a live wire whose unorthodox stand-up consists of complex essays on fame with political overtones delivered by a surrealist sex addict with delusions of rock star grandeur. He writes books, appears frequently on talk shows, hosts various events… so are movies really the best venue for his talent? He was a great scene-stealer in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, so we’ll soon see if he can carry a movie of his own in this spin-off from that surprise hit. Confusingly, Jonah Hill does not play the same FSM character. Expect a “Hey, you look familiar” WINK WINK scene early on.

June 11

The A-Team

Director: Joe Carnahan
Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper

When this reboot of the classic ’80s TV series was first announced, there was almost no calming the naysayers who cried foul. When the casting of Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley and especially Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (as a replacement to the most un-replaceable Mr. T) was announced, there was mostly confusion and disarray. It wasn’t until the first glimpses of footage started rolling out that it started to make sense. Carnahan’s signature macho action and plenty of attitude seem to have made The A-Team something to at least be curious about again, if not entirely worthy of checking out. Cue theme music…

June 18

Jonah Hex

Director: Jimmy Hayward
Josh Brolin, John Malkovich

Given that this studio tent pole is a month and a half away from release that doesn’t even have a trailer yet, Jonah Hex will probably be a Wild Wild West-sized creative and commercial misfire. It’s a shame, because in the last three years Brolin has gone from the star of The Mod Squad to one of the most exciting actors working today, with great performances in films from the Coen Brothers, Ridley Scott, Robert Rodriguez, and Oliver Stone. Plus, he’s backed up with a dynamite supporting cast filled to the brim with great character actors: Malkovich, Michael Fassbender, Will Arnett, Michael Shannon, Thomas Lennon. We’re hoping for the best, but are prepared for the worst.

Toy Story 3

Director: Lee Unkrich
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen

For the longest time, we were worried that a) Pixar would either never be interested in doing another Toy Story or b) Disney would attempt to do it themselves and forever sully a timeless franchise. As it turns out, both were the case, but when Pixar became a part of Disney proper in 2006, it finally cleared the way for a third chapter done right. Now, eleven years since Toy Story 2 hit theaters, we’re catching up with Woody, Buzz and the gang as they part ways with their owner Andy. A sequel this far out never seems like a good idea, but Pixar has the most impeccable record in the biz, so we’re expecting another fun-yet-poignant classic for the whole family.

June 25

Knight and Day

Director: James Mangold
Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz

Sadly, Tom Cruise has become more notable for bizarre public appearances than for the astonishing track record of commercial and critical hits he’s churned out over the past 25 years. Knight and Day looks like a good old fashioned summer movie honed for maximum commercial impact: pretty boy, pretty girl, snappy dialogue, action sequences. Plus, it’s helmed by James Mangold, a great studio hand coming off of two pretty fantastic mainstream crowd pleasers in Walk The Line and 3:10 To Yuma.

Grown Ups

Director: Dennis Dugan
Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock

This could either the most genius bit of ensemble casting in years or the worst. Surely putting together so many vets of the early ’90s SNL troupe (plus a generally well-received Kevin James) seems like comedy gold, and the notion that these five guys are all getting older and looking to catch up seems just sweet enough to bring in mainstream audiences and longtime fans, but each of these stars have gone on to different careers over the last two decades. Will throwing them all back into the mix be as funny as it sounds? We’re certainly curious to find out.