Release Date Roundup: Warner Bros' 'Seventh Son', Sony's 'Underworld Awakening', Lionsgate's 'The Possession'

Warner Bros said today that it will release Legendary Pictures’ Seventh Son on Feb. 15, 2013. The drama based on Joseph Delaney’s young-adult novel series stars Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore and is directed by Sergei Bodrov. A couple of weeks ago we reported that The Chronicles of Narnia regular Ben Barnes was tapped for a major role, playing the young apprentice to an exorcist (Bridges) who combats ghosts and witches in the 1700s. The pair must battle the queen of evil (Julianne Moore) as Tom falls for a young witch (Alicia Vikander). …

Sony Pictures announced that Screen Gems’ 3D Underworld: Awakening will be released wide on Jan. 20, 2012. Kate Beckinsale is back for the fourth installment in the franchise. … Lionsgate has solidified the date and given its Sam Raimi horror project a title: The Possession will be released Jan. 6, 2012.