New Movie Releases: ‘Scream 4,’ ‘Rio,’ ‘The Conspirator’ [VIDEOS]

It looks like it's going to be an exciting weekend for three new movies opening today. There's a lot of variety and almost something for everyone. It's hard to say which film will take the top spot at the box office, as the popular 'Scream' franchise returns with its fourth installment against the animated feature 'Rio,' which looks like it could appeal to kids and adults. Also opening: the Robert Redford-directed historical drama 'The Conspirator.'

If you're feeling bummed about your taxes, these are some nice movie choices to keep you distracted. Take a look at their trailers, as well as some other films that are still in theaters, after the jump.

'Scream 4'

Directed by: Wes Craven
What It's About: The 'Scream' team is back, including "master of suspense" director Wes Craven, original 'Scream' writer Kevin Williamson and original stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. In this installment of the franchise, Sidney Prescott (Campbell) returns to her hometown of Woodsboro as part of her book tour. Naturally, Ghostface isn't too far behind. Get Tickets & Showtimes

'Rio'

Directed by: Carlos Saldanha
What It's About: The creators of 'Ice Age' are hoping to launch a new successful franchise with the release of their newest animated movie, 'Rio,' featuring the voices of Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, George Lopez, Jamie Foxx, Jane Lynch, will.i.am and more. The movie centers around Blu, a domesticated bird (a macaw, or parrot) who unexpectedly discovers another one of his kind: Jewel, a fearless, high-flying female. Together, they embark on an unforgettable adventure in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Get Tickets & Showtimes

'The Conspirator'

Directed by: Robert Redford
What It's About: Robert Redford is back! But this time, he's behind the camera. Of course, this isn't something new for him, as he previously directed movies like 'Ordinary People,' 'Quiz Show', The Horse Whisperer' and more. His newest film, 'The Conspirator' stars Robin Wright, James McAvoy and Kevin Kline, and focuses on Mary Surratt (Wright), one of the co-conspirators on trial for the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Get Tickets & Showtimes

And here are some movies that aren't new releases but are still in theaters: