As a great movie buff, my resolution for every new year is to watch each and every movie that gets released. But unfortunately, somehow I am unable to keep up with it. But one stuff which I do for sure is browsing through the synopsis of each of the movies to be released. And this is what I did this year too, and came up with a quick compilation of the most anticipated movies coming out in 2012. Come and read with me what's waiting to shock, frighten, amaze, impress, and move you in the entertainment world, in the year 2012... Madagascar 3 Man I am just unable to hold my horses for this flick. If we go by what director Eric Darnell said, this time our lost animals are going home, to New York. And while Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria are on their way home, they become a part of a traveling circus. And don't worry, our beloved Kind Julien and Maurice would also be a part of this third installment of the Madagascar film series. Watch out for it! Release date: 8 June 2012 (USA) Ice Age: Continental Drift We can't get enough of Manny, Diego, and Sid, or do we? I guess no, because Blue Sky Studios is presenting the fourth installment of our very favorite, the Ice Age series. This time, as the name of the movie itself suggests, our three friends get on a journey using an iceberg as a ship, where they battle pirates and explore a new world. Release date: 13 July 2012 (USA) The Dark Knight Rises I found "The Dark Knight" to be the best of Nolan's Batman film series. And now there is this, which I am hoping would set a new benchmark. Our superhero, after the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, goes into exile but only to return to face a new terror to Gotham City, Bane. This is going to be fun! Release date: 20 July 2012 (USA) Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance For all who thought Johnny Blaze should have done something more, directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor have come up with a loose sequel of the film Ghost Rider. After staying in exile for many years, the Ghost Rider returns to chain the devil named Roarke. Hoping to see more blaze this time! Release date: February 17, 2012 (USA) Other Upcoming Movies Here is the list of the other movies which have been preparing to hit the box office in 2012. Boy! Looking at this list of the upcoming movies, it is certain that 2012 is sure packed with tons of excitement and loads of anticipation for moviegoers. I have my fingers crossed!