The Christmas Day movie slate just got a little fuller According to the Hollywood Reporter Lionsgate has moved its adaptation of The Spirit starring Samuel L Jackson and Scarlett Johansson up to a Dec 25 release date Written and directed by Frank Miller Sin City 300 the flick is based on the comic-book series created by the late Will Eisner and was originally set to bow Jan 16 2009Producers said fans at last months Comic-Con confirmed their feeling that an earlier release of the irresistable piece of entertainment would be prudent The film which with Miller at the helm is likely to be quite gritty will compete against family fare Disneys Bedtime Stories and the romantic comedy Marley and MeDo you plan to get in The Spirit this holiday season Adam BryantMore Movie News149 Junos Ellen Page to Take in Some Eyre149 Jonas Brothers Concert Pic Goes 3-D149 WATCH VIDEO The New Dark Knight Trailer149 Sexy Director Speaks on Rumored Death in theread more