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Chris Evans, having previously played a Marvel hero, The Human Torch, in two “Fantastic Four” movies, plays a wannabe soldier who, in 1942, is found physically unfit to serve. Continued. (That’s a bit confusing, as in the comics Jordan eventually becomes a villain named Parallax, but that’s probably not important right now.) The film is directed by Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale”), known for adventure dramas, although not special effect-laden ones like “Green Lantern.”Kid brother: “The Smurfs” (July 29) — OK, so they may be small and blue, not big and green, but Smurfs are heroic and finally coming to the big screen in a blend of live action and computer-generated imagery. A ‘galmance’?”* “Cars 2” (June 24) — I think Pixar Animation Studios — the house that has given us the “Toy Story” trilogy, “The Incredibles,” “Wall-E,” “Up” and other gems — is the greatest thing to happen to animation since the pen. Look, I know we’re not looking for writer-director Todd Phillips to reinvent the wheel after giving us one of the funniest movies — maybe THE funniest — of the last 10 years, but my hope is things aren’t exactly as they seem. So it is not a surprise that, just as it’s done with the “Toy Story” franchise, Pixar is dipping back into the “Cars” world. The rival comic company is finally bringing to the big screen the tale of Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), test pilot-turned-galactic protector. But, then again, can you really get enough of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, to say nothing of the great Geoffrey Rush as Captain Hector Barbossa? Gone are Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly, and in are Penelope Cruz and Ian McShane. I suppose if I were the head of a movie studio, I would want most of America expecting the same movie again. “I wish that it were a more elegant word. Also new to the “Pirates” franchise are director Rob Marshall (“Chicago”) and 3-D. The movie, directed by Raja Gosnell (the “Scooby-Doo” movies), features Neil Patrick Harris, Sofia Vergara and Hank Azaria as Gargamel, along with the voices of Jonathan Winters, Katy Perry, Jeff Foxworthy and George Lopez. Sadly, that’s what most of America probably wants.Kid brother: “Bridesmaids” (May 13) — Director Paul Fig (“Freaks and Geeks) tells Entertainment Weekly that the comedy “Bridesmaids,” starring Kristen Wig, May Rudolph, Rose Byrne and Jon Hamm, isn’t exactly “The Hangover” for women, but it doesn’t sound that far off. The good Captain faces off against the Red Skull (Hugo Weaving), Adolf Hitler’s head of advanced weaponry. “It’s a new genre that I like to call a ‘sismance,’” he said. But after making a surprisingly solid first effort, director Michael Bay lost any semblance of self-control on 2009 “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” a stupid, bombastic, unwatchable mess. As the lengthy title hints, this movie will further put things in place for the star-studded “The Avengers,” set to film in Cleveland this year and bring Captain America and other Marvel heroes together in theaters in summer 2012.Kid brother: “Thor” (May 6) — After this movie establishes Chris Hemsworth as Thor — “a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war, according to Marvel — Hemsworth (George Kirk in “Star Trek”) and Thor also will be ready for “The Avengers.” Thor also boasts the talents of Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman.* “The Hangover Part II” (May 26) — Speaking of trailers, you’ve seen the one for this highly anticipated sequel, right? It’s the same movie, right? Oh, sure, Stu (Ed Helms), Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Alan (Zach Galifianakis) have traded in Las Vegas for Bangkok, but the story still involves things going haywire during a bachelor party (Stu’s), a missing person (this time the younger brother of Stu’s fiancée and, somehow, the appearances of Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong) and Mike Tyson. Bay is saying the right things — promising less bombast — but this is another movie implementing 3-D technology, so expect an assault on your brain anyway.* “Green Lantern” (June 17) — DC Comics wasn’t about to let Marvel have all the fun this summer. Jordan is given the gift of a ring that provides him with powers, which he will need to defeat an evildoer known as Parallax. The sequel has Lightning (voiced by Owen Wilson) and pal Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) venturing out to the World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car but finding more adventure than they were looking for. I never saw the appeal of ol’ Cap and his shield, but the trailer for the movie looks pretty good. He then volunteers for a secret military project that transforms him into super soldier Captain America. At least it doesn’t sound anything like “Doc Hollywood.”Kid brother: “Kung Fu Panda 2” (May 26) — Jack Black reprises the voice role of Po, now one skilled panda. Of course, the movie was a giant hit, and every youngster who saw it no doubt spent time racing around his or her house as Lightning McQueen. Po has a new enemy to deal with in the form or Lord Chen, voiced by Gary Oldman, and must confront his own mysterious past in the process.* “Pirates of the Caribbean: Of Stranger Tides” (May 20) — By the time 2007’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” brought the initial trilogy to a ho-hum end, it felt like that should be that. That said, I wasn’t a big fan of 2006’s “Cars” — not just because it ripped off the story from “Doc Hollywood,” but because it didn’t seem to live up to their high standards. This time, Jack and company are on a quest for the fountain of youth, but baddie Blackbeard (McShane, “Deadwood”) stands in his way. (The former has me a lot more optimistic than the latter.)Kid brother: “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (July 1) — OK, so giving this “kid brother” status may be unfair considering how well the first two “Transformers” movies have done at the box office and how much money no doubt was put behind this one. * “Captain America: The First Avenger” (July 22) — Not sure what to make of the big movie of the summer featuring a Marvel Comics character.

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Judging from his press conference for this week’s , Tyler Perry hasn’t yet received a fruit basket of peace from famous detractor Spike Lee. “Spike can go straight to hell!” Tell us how you really feel, Tyler!. “I’m so sick of hearing about damn Spike Lee,” Perry announced to press Monday.

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The Grammy Awards, announced this week named the first group of artists performing at the Grammys in 2011, to be held in February of Montreal indie rock Arcade Fire and Miranda Lambert take the stage for the first time .. Among the artists scheduled are Cee-Lo, Eminem, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. 13 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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, / PRNewswire / – GRAMMY ® current candidates Arcade Fire, Eminem, Lady Gaga, and are the first performers announced for the 53rd Annual Grammy ® Awards broadcast (www.grammy.com). Artists, presenters and special segments will be announced shortly. And Arcade Fire performing on the Grammy broadcast for the first time, while Eminem, Lady Gaga, and returns to the Grammy stage. To cover the Grammys, and news updates, visit the website of the Recording Academy ® 's social networking site Facebook and Twitter: www.twitter.com thegrammys /, www.facebook.com / thegrammys. The exhibition also will be supported worldwide by Westwood One Radio, and covered online at CBS.com and GRAMMY.com, and on YouTube at www.youtube.com / thegrammys. technical event in the industry of live music will be held at the Staples Center and will be broadcast in high definition and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8 – / PT).

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Gaga and Perry not only perform, but they are also nominated for several awards at the fair this year. Lady Gaga has spent six nominations this year, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album The Fame Monster, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Short Form Music Video for "Bad Romance, Best Pop Collaboration for" Phone "(with Beyoncé ) and Best Dance Recording for ". Dancing In The Dark. "

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Katy Perry will be lending his voice to the film as one of Fox's new sexy Smurfs Smurfette. The beautiful 25 year old "I Kissed A" Girl singer will join the voice cast alongside talented Alan Cumming, Jennifer Lopez and George Lopez of the cartoon series from Belgium. Hanna-Barbera will be presented on the big screen in the middle of next year. According postchronicle.com, filming will begin in July this year, and "How I Met Your Mother" actor Neil Patrick Harris is represented as a character of the project for Sony live-action.

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