Wonder Woman on DVD and Blu-ray March 3, 2009: Details, Photos and New Q&A November 30, 2008 8:09 pm
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Warner Bros’ has announced that their latest straight-to-video film Wonder Woman will be released on both DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def on March 3, 2009. Check out some new photos from the film, including artist renderings, a new Q&A with the film’s director Lauren Montgomery and more after the jump.
Synopsis [Official Website: http://www.wonderwomanmovie.com]
Produced by the multiple Emmy® Award winning animation legend Bruce Timm, Wonder Woman is an origin– story and features a stellar celebrity voice cast including Keri Russell (Waitress, Felicity), Nathan Fillion (Desperate Housewives), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2), Virginia Madsen (Sideways), Rosario Dawson (Sin City), Oliver Platt (The West Wing) and David McCallum (NCIS). Wonder Woman begins on the mystical island of Themyscira, where a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons resides. They have raised Princess Diana, a daughter of stunning beauty, extraordinary strength and incredible fighting prowess. Diana possesses a host of super human powers granted to her by the gods and goddesses of Olympus and her strength and stamina are unparalleled. When Air Force fighter pilot Steve Trevor crash lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization. Meanwhile, Ares (the God of War) has escaped his imprisonment at the hands of the Amazons and has decided to exact his revenge by starting a world war that will destroy them all. It is up to Princess Diana to save her people and the world by using her gifts to become the ultimate Wonder Woman.
The Hobbit to Shoot for 370 Days November 30, 2008 7:21 pm
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During Guillermo del Toro’s recent BD Live chat for the Hellboy II: The Golden Army Blu-ray disc, he was asked a few questions about the two Hobbit films and in one of them, he revealed that filming will begin in 2010 and they “will shoot for about 370 days or so…”
Source: BilboHobbit (via ComingSoon.net)
Coming Soon: Another Planet of the Apes? November 30, 2008 6:47 pm
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Last month, CHUD reported that 20th Century Fox had a new “Planet of the Apes” script being worked on titled Genesis: Apes. At the time the site reported that the project was essentially a remake of the fourth film in the franchise Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. Now it seems like that project may be close to becoming a reality.
This weekend, the Fox Movie Channel was airing Planet of the Apes movies and after one of the airings, studio exec Tom Rothman talked about the possible prequel film:
“We are very close at Fox on a new Apes script- this one a kind of prequel story before the first story, with a return to the social thematics that mark the first one, but with an entirely contemporary setting – Earth 2009”.
Source: CHUD
New Moon Begins Shooting in March November 30, 2008 6:39 pm
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Twilight star Kristen Stewart told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show that shooting on the sequel, New Moon, will begin in March.
Twilight added an estimated $26.4 million in its second weekend of release, bringing its 10-day total to an impressive $119.7 million domestically. The film has added another $9.8 million from its current limited run in overseas markets bringing its total worldwide cume to $129.5 million. The film cost just $37 million to make.
Source: via ShockTillYouDrop
Taylor Kitsch as Gambit in X-Men Origins: Wolverine November 30, 2008 6:21 pm
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The latest issue of Empire Magazine has the first official photo of Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights) as Gambit in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Synopsis
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is set to star Jackman and will be directed by Gavin Hood (Tsotsi, Rendition). The producers are Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter (who produced all three previous “X-Men” films), along with Jackman and his Seed Prods. producing partner, John Palermo. The film will be executive produced by Marvel Films’ Kevin Feige.
Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine – written by David Benioff (The Kite Runner, Troy) – tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine hits theaters on May 1, 2009.
Will Twilight’s Success Pave the Way for a New Buffy Movie? November 30, 2008 6:01 pm
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The success of Summit Entertainment’s Twilight, people are starting to talk about the possibility of a return to film for the cult fave Buffy the Vampire Slayer could be making a return to the big screen. Here’s what the Herald-Sun Newspaper wrote (via Moviehole.net):
The monster success of girly vampire pic Twilight at the US Box office last weekend could kick open the door for a big-screen return of Joss Whedon’s much-loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Rumors are circulating in Hollywood that Whedon has a feature-film script based on his hit TV series ready to roll as soon as a studio is prepared to commit. The Buffy concept was first unveiled as a movie in 1992 with long-forgotten Kristy Swanson in the title role.
Fourth Futurama Straight-to-Video Movie, Into the Wild Green Yonder, Hits DVD and Blu-ray in February November 26, 2008 7:13 pm
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The fourth, and currently final, Futurama direct-to-video movie has been given a release date and title. Into The Wild Green Yonder will be released on February 24, 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def.
Synopsis
All the other galaxies will be green with envy! In this all-new Futurama extravaganza, mankind stands on the brink of a wondrous new Green Age. But ancient forces of darkness, three years older than time itself, have returned to wreak destruction. Even more shocking: Bender’s in love with a married fembot, and Leela’s on the run from the law – Zapp Brannigan’s law! Fry is the last hope of the universe…so if you’re in the universe, you might want to think about going somewhere else. Could this be the end of the Planet Express crew forever? Say it ain’t so, meatbag! Off we go, Into the Wild Green Yonder!
Here are a few photos, click here for more and to read the entire press release.
Source: TVShowsonDVD.com
He’s Just Not That Into You Poster, Trailer and Photos November 26, 2008 6:57 pm
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New Line has released the second full-trailer for the romantic comedy He’s Just Not That Into You. The studio has also released a new poster (pictured right–click to enlarge) and USA Today has several new photos–some of which I’ve included below.
Synopsis
Screenwriters Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein team to adapt writing duo Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo’s best-selling book concerning the ever-widening gap between genders and the misunderstandings that often arise between couples. In the film, a woman who can’t seem to get a grip on the men in her life pursues an advice columnist who never quite knew what he wanted in a relationship. Prolific television director Ken Kwapis (Freaks and Geeks and The Office) helms a romantic comedy produced by and starring Drew Barrymore. The ensemble also includes Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Justin Long, and Ginnifer Goodwin.
He’s Just Not That Into You hits theaters on February 6, 2009.
You Can Also Watch the Trailer in High Definition at MySpace.com
Click here to see more photos.
First Trailer for Tony Gilroy’s Duplicity November 26, 2008 5:56 pm
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The first trailer for Duplicity (March 20, 2009), written and directed by Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton), has been released. Watch the trailer below.
Synopsis
CIA officer Claire Stenwick (Roberts) and MI6 agent Ray Koval (Owen) have left the world of government intelligence to cash in on the highly profitable cold war raging between two rival multinational corporations. Their mission? Secure the formula for a product that will bring a fortune to the company that patents it first. For their employers-industry titan Howard Tully (Tom Wilkinson) and buccaneer CEO Dick Garsik (Paul Giamatti)- nothing is out of bounds. But as the stakes rise, the mystery deepens and the tactics get dirtier, the trickiest secret for Claire and Ray is their growing attraction. And as they each try to stay one double-cross ahead, two career loners find their schemes endangered by the only thing they can’t cheat their way out of: love.
You can also watch the trailer in High Definition at Apple
Empire Magazine Wolverine Cover + New Photo November 26, 2008 4:41 pm
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Empire Magazine visited the set of 20th Century Fox’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine and the film is featured on the magazine’s cover (pictured right–click to enlarge), plus there’s a new character photo inside the issue. Here’s a brief segment from the article:
“There’s a scene in the first X-Men movie,” said Jackman, “where Wolverine’s introduced in a bar, fighting in a cage, and you felt that he did this every night of his life. If this movie is successful, you should feel that this guy can walk straight off the end of this film and into that bar. “
Check out the rest of the article here. X-Men Origins: Wolverine hits theaters on May 1, 2009.
Source: Empire Magazine (Photo Source: ComingSoon.net)
NBC Announces January 2009 Schedule November 26, 2008 4:34 pm
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NBC has announced its lineup for January 2009. The lineup features the premieres of Superstars of Dance (January 4) and Howie Do It (January 9) and the returns of The Biggest Loser: Couples (January 6) and Friday Night Lights (January 16).
Chuck, Heroes and Life all return in February.
The full press release follows after the jump.
Terminator Salvation Running Time 2 hours+ November 26, 2008 3:19 pm
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In an interview with a German newspaper, Terminator Salvation director McG revealed that the final running time for the film will be around 2 hours and 10 minutes. Good new for those of you nervous about these kinds of things.
Terminator Salvation hits theaters on May 22, 2009.
Braff Confirms His Departure from Scrubs November 26, 2008 3:09 pm
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Scrubs star Zach Braff has confirmed that the upcoming eighth season of Scrubs will be his last. Braff told Israeli site Haaretz.com that he has already left the show (which wrapped its eighth, but not necessarily its last, season over the summer) because “there’s so much I want to do with my life.” Scrubs premieres on ABC in January, 2009. In the meantime, check out this new promo.
Source: Haaretz.com (via TV Squad)
Wolverine Trailer Will Be Attached to The Day the Earth Stood Still November 26, 2008 2:57 pm
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ComingSoon.net has confirmed that the first trailer for X-Men Origins: Wolverine will hit theaters with 20th Century Fox’s The Day the Earth Stood Still on December 12th. The trailer will only be made available to studios and is not expected to debut online or on TV until some time later.
Looks like those of you unwilling to check out the The Day the Earth Stood Still in theaters will just have to rely on a leaked version of the trailer hitting the net.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine hits theaters on May 1, 2009.
Twilight Stars Get Big Pay Raise November 26, 2008 2:42 pm
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Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are in store for a huge pay raise of the recently greenlit sequel New Moon. The two stars, who were each paid $2 million for the first film, will be paid $12 million each for the sequel. Looks like the budget is going to be substantially increased for the sequel. Twilight was made for just $37 million.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
New Star Trek Trailer Features First Look at Leonard Nimoy November 25, 2008 1:25 pm
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AICN has a slightly edited version of the recently released Star Trek trailer. The big edit? The inclusion of Leonard Nimoy as Spock. Click the teaser image below to download and watch the trailer in high definition.
Terminator Salvation Flash Poster November 25, 2008 1:23 pm
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Check out this very cool flash-based poster for Terminator Salvation. Click the image below to view the animation.
Terminator Salvation hits theaters on May 22, 2009.
The Sarah Jane Adventures Renewed for Third Season November 25, 2008 12:16 pm
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The BBC has announced that they’ve given a third season renewal to Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures. The show is scheduled to return with new episodes in autumn 2009.
From the release:
On CBBC, Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) returns for a third series of The Sarah Jane Adventures in Autumn 2009, produced by Doctor Who supremo Russell T Davies.
Together with her companions Rani and Clyde and her adopted son Luke, Sarah Jane once again comes face to face with a whole host of weird and wonderful alien beings.
Source: BBC
Tim Blake Nelson Talks Hulk 2 November 25, 2008 12:11 pm
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Tim Blake Nelson, who played Dr. Samuel Sterns in The Incredible Hulk, told Ain’t It Cool News that the plan is for his character to become the villain The Leader in a possible sequel:
Quint: Great well what about a potential HULK sequel? Gale Anne Hurd’s been going around talking about how you might be The Leader and the main villain of the next one.
Tim Blake Nelson: That’s the plan. That’s what they tell me, but I don’t know when that’s happening or what the details are but I am eager to do it and I hear that’s in the works. I would tell you if I knew more, but I honestly don’t.
Quint: Yeah, but you haven’t played a comic-book villain yet right?
Tim Blake Nelson: No, but I had a great time doing HULK, so if they want me for HULK 2 I’m there, it certainly was the plan going into HULK 1. When I met with them they said this is where it’s headed so I’m eager to do it.
Source: Ain’t It Cool News
Battlestar Galactica Season Four Promo November 25, 2008 12:02 pm
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A new promo for the fourth season of Battlestar Galactica has gone live. The teaser is called “The Epic Journey”. Watch it below.
Battelstar Galactica returns with the second half of its fourth and final season on January 16, 2009 at 10pm ET/PT.
Details and Promotional Image for Star Trek Prequel Comic, Countdown November 25, 2008 11:53 am
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IDW Publishing is teaming with Paramount Pictures, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions, Kurtzman/Orci Productions and CBS Consumer Products to publish a four-issue comic book series tied to next summer’s Star Trek. The first comic in the series, Star Trek: Countdown #1, will be released in January 2009. The story is written by Mike Johnson (Superman/Batman) and Tim Jones, featuring art from David Messina (Star Trek: Mirror Images). Messina will also be providing the covers for the series. Check out a promotional image on the right hand side (click to enlarge).
“There was a lot of back and forth about doing this project, how to do it, what it would be about, but what all parties agreed on was that we needed the right story and that it needed to matter. It had to count both on its own merits and when read in conjunction with the new movie,” said series editor Andy Schmidt. “I couldn’t be happier with the project and what it means to the overall Star Trek franchise!”
“‘Star Trek: Countdown’ lays the groundwork for what happens in the movie,” said Roberto Orci. “It’s our way of passing the baton from the ‘Next Generation’ characters and their movies to the new film.”
Source: IDW Publishing (via ComingSoon.net)
New TV Spot for The Spirit November 25, 2008 11:37 am
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Yahoo! Movies has put up a new TV spot for Frank Miller’s upcoming film The Spirit. Click the image below to watch the video.
The Spirit hits theaters on December 25, 2008.
Source: Yahoo! Movies
Star Trek in IMAX? November 25, 2008 11:25 am
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FirstShowing.net is reporting that J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek will be released in IMAX theaters next year. The site reports that the film will be converted to 70mm for projection on IMAX screens, since Abrams didn’t use IMAX cameras to shoot the film. That means it’s just going to be a straight large-screen conversion, with no additional features. That contrasts with other high-profile IMAX releases including The Dark Knight, which had a few segments shot with IMAX cameras and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which will have several minutes of bonus footage.
It’s going to be a crowded summer 2009 for IMAX. Here’s what’s currently in store for the large screen format:
- Star Trek (May 8, 2009)
- Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian (May 22, 2009)
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (June 26, 2009)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (July 17, 2009)
Source: FirstShowing.net
Hulu Expands HD Content November 25, 2008 11:19 am
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Hulu’s HD section of its website will no longer be relegated to trailers. Beginning this week, the site will begin adding full length 720p high definition content in its HD Gallery. The move is part of Hulu’s “Hulu for The Holiday’s”, which is set to showcase new movies, TV shows and features every day until December 26th.
The first programs made available in HD are NBC shows, including the latest episodes of 30 Rock, The Office and Heroes. Joss Whedon’s web-feature Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog is also available to watch in high definition. So far, only 10 full-length shows are available, and Hulu is not setting a time table as to when they may roll out more.
“Ultimately, Hulu is committed to leveraging and developing innovative technologies that deliver the best possible online video viewing experience,” said a Hulu spokesperson. “To that end, the Hulu HD gallery is the first step in making HD quality videos available on Hulu.”
Source: Broadcasting & Cable
Twilight Grosses $69.6 million; Summit Announces New Moon Sequel November 25, 2008 10:36 am
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After an impressive opening weekend for Twilight–$69.4 million–that beat industry expectations, Summit Entertainment has officially announced that they are moving forward with its sequel, New Moon. The studio may also decide to film New Moon and its sequel Eclipse back-to-back to save on costs.
Author Stephenie Meyer: “I don’t think any other author has had a more positive experience with the makers of her movie adaptation than I have had with Summit Entertainment. I’m thrilled to have the chance to work with them again on ‘New Moon.'”
Twilight is also broke the record for biggest opening gross in history for a female director (Catherine Hardwicke).
Stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart left this thank you note for fans:
Source: Summit Entertainment (via Deadline Hollywood Daily)
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