As August draws to a close, so do the blockbuster movies and sold out summer concerts we all love or love to hate. However, just because there is a lack of sun and 90 degree weather does not mean all is lost for entertainment. Here’s a preview of some of fall’s most hyped and much-anticipated releases in movies, music and television.

Movies

“Stardust” (Aug. 10)
With Robert De Niro as a gay pirate, Michelle Pfeiffer playing a wicked witch and Claire Danes portraying a fallen star, what more could you ask for out of a fantasy/adventure film?

“Superbad” (Aug. 17)
From the funny guys that brought you “Knocked Up” comes a story revolving around high school outcasts whose big, final party results in mayhem.

“Balls of Fury” (Aug. 31)
Randy Daytona (Dan Fogler) is a professional ping-pong player who must avenge his father’s death by beating the all-powerful ping-pong leader, Feng (Christopher Walken).

“Michael Clayton” (Sept. 14)
George Clooney stars as the title character in this crime thriller about an in-house “fixer” at a law firm living out the intense and problematic last days of his career.

“Across the Universe” (Sept. 28)
This highly promoted film is best known for its crazy trailer full of Beatles songs shown before nearly every movie. The actual plot is about a British chap named Jude falling in love with an American, Lucy, during the ’60s upheaval.

“The Heartbreak Kid” (Oct. 5)
The Farrelly brothers are back with Ben Stiller. This time, they’re reworking the ’70s film of the same name about a man who, while on his honeymoon, meets the girl of his dreams. The original starred Charles Grodin and Cybill Shepherd.

“Saw IV” (Oct. 26)
No one knows what Jigsaw is up to yet (or if he is alive), but chances are, the games will be gruesome, thrilling and entertaining all at the same time. And right in time for Halloween again this year.

“American Gangster” (Nov. 2)
Teaming Denzel Washington with Russell Crowe, and being led by Ridley Scott can’t be bad. Washington is the rising drug lord in America, and Crowe plays the detective trying to figure out the crime syndicate and its new lord.

“Bee Movie” (Nov. 2)
Jerry Seinfeld is back as an animated bee who finds out humans sell their honey. He decides to fight them for it with the help of the cute human, voiced by Renee Zellweger.

“Lions for Lambs” (Nov. 9)
Hopefully Tom Cruise can stay off couches and get back to the craft, so he can hold his own with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford in this political drama about the war in Afghanistan and the everyday players inside it.

TV

“Bionic Woman” (NBC)
Michelle Ryan stars as the new Bionic Woman in this retelling of the previous ’70s series. After an accident, this female athlete is given super, bionic powers.

“Chuck” (NBC)
Chuck was just a regular geek before this spy database was planted into his brain. Now
the government needs him to do stuff and
save people while making an audience
laugh.

“Lipstick Angels” (NBC)
Based on Candace Bushnell’s novels, Brooke Shields, Kim Raver and Lindsay Price are best friends and powerful executives living in New York. The trio is kind of like a more grown-up and stable “Sex in the City” group.

“Big Shots” (ABC)
Michael Vartan and Dylan McDermott lead the pack as four executives trying to get through their jobs by day and lives by night. Following “Grey’s Anatomy” couldn’t hurt it.

“Cavemen” (ABC)
Can a show really survive every week
revolving around three cavemen living in a modern world? This spin-off of the Geico commercials featuring said cavemen is sure going to try.

“Private Practice” (ABC)
Dr. Addison Montgomery (Kate Walsh) has left Seattle “Grey’s” to start a new life with old friends. “Grey’s” success should help the series stay alive, while Tim Daly and Taye Diggs join the cast to solidify viewers.

“Cane” (CBS)
With an all-star cast consisting of Jimmy Smiths, Hector Elizondo and Rita Moreno, “Cane” can be likened to a Latino “Sopranos.” This family has a rum and sugar business
with a fair share of turmoil in and out of the house.

“Moonlight” (CBS)
Mick St. James is a private investigator and also a vampire. This causes a problem when
he falls in love with mortal women, but it helps in the crime-solving department.

“Back to You” (FOX)
Easily the king and queen of sitcoms, Patricia Heaton and Kelsey Grammer star in this comedy about former co-anchors (who also happen to be former spouses) having to read the news together again.

“Reaper” (CW)
Sam (Brett Harrison) has grown up and never amounted to anything. Why do his parents
not mind, you ask? Because they have already
sold his soul to the Devil. And this is a comedy!

CDs

Cartel, “Cartel” (Aug. 21)
The Atlanta-based quintet releases their sophomore full release on Epic Records after a controversial stint in a glass house in New York City. The show featured the band writing and recording their new album all under the watchful eyes of their fans – both on the pier and online.

Kanye West, “Graduation” (Aug. 28)
Only one year since West’s second Grammy-winning album, he is releasing a new set of music. The producer/rapper includes songs featuring Mos Def, Daft Punk and T-Pain, as well as samples from Michael Jackson’s “PYT.”

50 Cent, “Curtis” (Sept. 11)
The rapper’s third album is titled after his birth-given name, so this one might get more personal. The latest single, “She Wants It,” features Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. Eminem and Mary J. Blige also lend their talent to the album.

Faith Hill, “The Hits” (Sept. 11)
After a career spanning nearly 15 years in country and pop, Hill’s “Hits” should be full. Her new single, “Lost” will appear on the album as well as some of her other hits, including “Breathe” and songs with husband, Tim McGraw.

Motion City Soundtrack, “Even If It Kills Me” (Sept. 18)
This Minnesota-born band has been busy since their second album hit in 2005. After touring, MCS digitally released their first single off of the new album.

Rob Zombie, live album (Sept. 18)
Somehow, while also directing the remake of “Halloween,” Zombie found time to produce an album.

Matchbox Twenty, “Exile on Mainstream” (Oct. 2)
After Rob Thomas found solo success, his band de-cided to release another album together, four years after the last, which spurned hits like “Bright Lights.”

Bob Dylan, “Dylan” (Oct. 2)
After a bazillion hits, albums and awards, Dylan is releasing this compilation disc in two forms: one single-disc and one three-disc set.

Brooks & Dunn, “Cowboy Town” (Oct. 16)
Starting a tour with Alan Jackson, this country duo should have no problem promoting their 13th album. Not that they’ve had problems anyway, with
numerous awards and #1 hits through their career.

Santana, “Ultimate Santana” (Oct. 26)
A career spanning 30+ years deserves an “Ultimate” album. No word yet on what guest vocals or previous hits will be included.

Mariah Carey, “Mimi’s Mirage” (Nov. 20)
Carey’s 11th studio album is set to be released Thanksgiving with T.I. producing and rumors of Will.i.am and Jermaine Dupree contributing.