Hold your horses: Three Louisiana movies on the way

Have you been wondering where, oh, where can I see all those movies made in Louisiana? Three are getting ready for release:

WHAT: ESPN'S "Ruffian."
WHEN: 8 p.m. June 9 on ABC. (Expect multiple broadcasts on Disney networks, and an immediate DVD release.)
WEBSITE: Click here.
STARRING: Sam Shepard, ponies, doctors.
LOCATION: Bossier City.

WHAT: LIFT Productions' "Bug."
WHEN: in theaters May 25.
WEBSITE: Click here.
STARRING: Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Harry Connick Jr., and hello, directed by William Friedkin! He made "Jade," and, oh, something called "The French Connection."
LOCATION: New Orleans.

WHAT: LIFT Productions' "Mr. Brooks."
WHEN: in theaters June 1.
WEBSITE: Click here.
STARRING: Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, William Hurt and Dane Cook. The buzz is good.
LOCATION: The Shreve.

PHOTO: The horse playing Ruffian leaves the track. Robert Ruiz/The Times. April 3, 2006. Not for reuse.