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Twentieth Century Fox has decided to move up its holiday release "Solaris," starring George Clooney, and written, directed, edited and photographed by Steven Soderbergh, to November 27, 2002 it was announced today by Fox domestic distribution president Bruce Snyder. The film had originally been scheduled for release on December 13.

Soderbergh, whose resume includes the Academy Award^® winning dramas "Traffic" and "Erin Brockovich," as well as the blockbuster caper film "Ocean’s Eleven," brings his unique vision to "Solaris," a story of love, redemption, second chances and a space mission gone terribly wrong. "Solaris" reunites Soderbergh with "Ocean’s Eleven" cast member George Clooney, who also starred in the director’s acclaimed "Out of Sight." Co-starring are Natascha McElhone ("Ronin," "The Truman Show"), Jeremy Davies ("Saving Private Ryan"), Viola Davis ("Traffic") and Ulrich Tukur (Costa Gavras’ "Amen").

Based on the classic science fiction novel by Stanislaw Lem, "Solaris" centers on a psychologist (Clooney) sent to investigate unexplained behavior of key scientists on a space station orbiting the planet Solaris. Once aboard he, too, falls victim to this unique world’s mysteries – as well as an erotic obsession with someone he thought he had left behind.

Commented Bruce Snyder: " 'Solaris' is a totally fresh, original film, which brings together the formidable talents of George Clooney, Steven Soderbergh, and Jim Cameron. We look forward to giving audiences the chance to experience this remarkable work, which is unlike any other they’re likely to see during the holiday period, beginning November 27th."

SOURCE: Twentieth Century Fox