Due out to hit the cinemas in late June 2008 is Wanted, based upon the comic book novel of the same name. Story follows humdrum life of disaffected slacker Wes Gibson, played by James McAvoy, whose life is transformed when he meets Fox, assassin extraordinaire, played by Angela Jolie. Of more interest to car chase fans though is the film's main pursuit sequence, which features Jolie driving a Dodge Viper and villain in a delivery van down city streets. Since the car chase features heavily in the film's most recent trailer, there may be reason to believe that sequence is one of the film's showcase moments. However, initial word is that it will be a major CGI affair so may not appeal to car chase purists.

More details are available at the film's website.

Clutch is an independent feature film that follows the story of a small town race driver and his single-minded passion for racing. Shot in Seattle and Washington State, the film features numerous classic muscle cars of the past as well as a return to ‘old school’ automotive stuntwork. In this interview for varaces, the film’s director Jay Rowlands talks about its production.

Vantage Point is being released 22nd February in the US. The film centers upon a terrorist attack and the story is told from multiple character perspectives. Critics are split whether the story telling device works well or is a gimmick. More important from Varaces' perspective, though, is the major car chase set piece appearing in the film. Set in Salamanca in Spain, the pursuit appears to be a return to European style car chases. We will have to see if its car chase in any way approaches the achievements of those appearing in Ronin.

A teaser of the car chase is available at moveweb.com. Trailers and other material are availavble at the film's website.