Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher to Star in Lionsgate Thriller Five Killers February 19, 2009 7:58 pm
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Lionsgate has announced that Katherine Heigl has signed on to star opposite Ashton Kutcher in the studio’s upcoming thriller Five Killers. The film will be directed by Robert Luketic, whom most recently directed Heigl in the upcoming romantic comedy The Ugly Truth.
According to Variety, the film kicks off when a woman meets the man of her dreams while on vacation. Married bliss is turned upside down when they discover that their neighbors may be assassins hired to kill them.
Sandra Bullock to Star in The Blindside February 19, 2009 7:51 pm
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Sandra Bullock has been cast to star in the football drama/comedy The Blindside for Warner Bros. Via Variety:
Project’s based on The Blind Side: Evolution of the Game, by Michael Lewis (Moneyball). Story follows Michael Oher, projected to be one of the first players selected in this year’s NFL draft. He was homeless as a teen and was taken in by a well-to-do family. Bullock will portray the matriarch of the conservative suburban household Oher joins.
David Koepp Takes on Pair of Projects for Columbia Pictures February 19, 2009 7:45 pm
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Variety reports that David Koepp has signed on to a pair of projects for Columbia Pictures. Koepp will first direct Billionaire’s Vinegar based on the Benjamin Wallace book about a scandal that erupted when an auctioned cache of wine purported to have been culled from the stocks of Thomas Jefferson were deemed fakes by some.
He will then adapt a screenplay from the Charles McCarry novel Shelley’s Heart, about a political drama called Article II that he’ll also direct. The film is about two friends who become bitter rivals for the presidential election, which is won by computer fraud.
Brett Ratner Shelves God of War February 19, 2009 7:35 pm
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According to Production Weekly, director Brett Ratner has abandoned his adaptation of the popular video game God of War:
“Over at Universal it looks like Brett Ratner has shelved ‘God Of War,’ and is moving forward on ‘Trump Heist’ with Eddie Murphy and Chris Tucker.”
God of War 3 is scheduled to be released on the PlayStation 3 in March, 2010.
Broadcast TV Ratings for Wednesday, February 18, 2009 February 19, 2009 5:45 pm
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Wachowski Brothers Were NOT Offered Superman Reboot February 18, 2009 9:34 pm
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That rumor that showed up on AICN last week about the Wachowski brothers being offered to reboot Superman has turned out to be false. /Film is reporting through two independent sources that the Wachowski brothers have not had any talks with DC or Warner Bros. to helm a Superman film, let alone a new trilogy.
Owen Wilson and Paul Rudd in Talks to Co-star with Reese Witherspoon in New Comedy February 18, 2009 9:26 pm
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Variety reports that Owen Wilson and Paul Rudd are in talks to co-star with actress Reese Witherspoon in James L. Brooks’ untitled romantic comedy for Columbia Pictures. Columbia Pictures is eying an early summer start date for the film which has a working title of How Do You Know?.
WB Acquires Mel Gibson Thriller Edge of Darkness February 18, 2009 8:30 pm
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Rights to Mel Gibson’s thriller Edge of Darkness, about a veteran homicide detective for the Boston Police Dept. whose only child is murdered on the steps of his home, have been acquired by Warner Bros. The film is based on the BBC miniseries of the same name and will be directed by Martin Campbell and starring Gibson.
Source: Variety
Mickey Rourke Not in Iron Man 2? February 18, 2009 8:17 pm
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A little bit of Mickey Rourke Iron Man and Wrestlemania news to report.
It looks like he will not, unfortunately, be in Iron Man 2. The actor was at last night’s Domenico Vacca show at Bryant Park and revealed that his role as a villain in Iron Man 2 is likely not going to happen: “Right now, we’re not doing Iron Man 2,” Rourke said. Disappointing. That’s the first word that comes to mind. Rourke was absolutely terrific in The Wrestler (and is hopefully a lock for that Oscar this Sunday) and would no doubt be amazing as a turn as a villain in Iron Man 2. In other, better news, wrestling fans will be happy to learn that his canceled appearance at the upcoming WrestleMania 25 event wasn’t so canceled after all:
“We’re gonna go in support. Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, and Rick Flair have been such a part of the movie … So whatever support I can give back to all those people from WWE, I’m gonna do that.”
Killzone 2 Will Have In-Game Soundtrack During Online Play February 18, 2009 8:03 pm
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During a recent Q&A session, QA Manager Seb Downie of Killzone 2, revealed that the upcoming PlayStation 3 game will support in-game soundtrack during online play:
“Only for multiplayer via the XMB. In Single player the music is designed to match the action so it would be hard for us to mix up your favourite boyband.”
Killzone 2 releases on PlayStation 3 next week, February 27, 2009.
World of Warcraft Still #1 February 18, 2009 7:55 pm
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Another week, another top listing for the still popular World of Warcraft series. The franchise took up three spots in the top 10 for the week ending February 7th PC chart. The full chart is below.
1. World Of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
2. The Sims 2 Double Deluxe
3. Spore
4. World Of Warcraft Battle Chest
5. Fallout 3
6. World Of Warcraft
7. Left 4 Dead
8. Call Of Duty: World At War
9. The Sims 2 Apartment Life
10. The Sims 2 Deluxe
via IncGamers
Nintendo DSi Release Date: April 5th February 18, 2009 7:42 pm
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Nintendo has announced a U.S. release date for the company’s new incarnation of its popular DS hand-held, the Nintendo DSi. The system will be made available at an MSRP of $169.99 in two colors at launch: Matte Black and Matte Blue.
You can already pre-order either version over at Amazon.com: Matte Black and Matte Blue.
The full press release follows after the jump. (more…)
M.C. Hammer Getting His Own Reality Series February 18, 2009 7:25 pm
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A&E has announced that 1990’s rapper M.C. Hammer, his wife and five children will be the focus of a new 11-episode half-hour reality series set to premiere this year. The title of the program is, naturally, Hammertime.
Executive producer J.D. Roth says the show will have the feel of an unscripted version of the Huxtable family from The Cosby Show:
“Here’s a dad with five kids, married to the same woman for more than 23 years, living in the same place where he grew up and going to church every Sunday,” Roth said. “He’s had his ups and downs, and it’s what makes him such a character you root for.”
Source: Yahoo!
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian International Movie Trailer February 18, 2009 7:15 pm
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A new international trailer for 20th Century Fox’s Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian has been released online. Watch the trailer embedded below.
Ang Lee In Talks to Direct Life of Pi February 18, 2009 6:56 pm
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Ang Lee is in talks to direct 20th Century Fox’s adaptation of Yann Martel’s coming-of-age survival tale Life of Pi. The novel of which the project is based on revolves around a youth who is the lone survivor of a sunken freighter and winds up sharing a lifeboat with a hyena, an injured zebra, an orangutan and a hungry Bengal tiger.
Source: Variety
WB Developing Back to Africa With Martin Lawrence February 18, 2009 6:49 pm
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Warner Bros-based Alcon Entertainment has acquired the comedy project Back to Africa. Martin Lawrence is producing and may also star in the comedy, which according to Variety centers on a working-class man from Queens who discovers he is heir to the throne of an African country and travels there to claim his birthright.
Danny Trejo Joins The Expendables February 18, 2009 6:40 pm
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There’s yet another big name addition to Sylvester Stallone’s The Expendables. Latino Review is reporting that actor Danny Trejo of Machete fame has joined the cast of the upcoming film about a team of mercenaries who head to South America on a mission to overthrow a dictator.
High-Def Bonus Disc for PS3 Version of Resident Evil 5 February 18, 2009 6:23 pm
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Those purchasing Capcom’s Collector’s Edition of Resident Evil 5 on the PlayStation 3 will be getting a nice visual bonus. The special bonus disc, already announced, will differ from the one included in the 360 package. On PS3, it will be a bonus Blu-ray Disc (1080p resolution), while on the 360 it’ll be a bonus DVD (standard 480p resolution).
Source: Capcom
Get an iPhone for Under $100 February 18, 2009 5:52 pm
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AT&T is offering a refurbished 8GB iPhone 3G (black) for just $99. The provider is also offering the 16GB model in black or white for $199. That’s a savings of $100 on both models.
To qualify for the offer, you have to sign up for a two-year contract and get a warranty of “at least 90 days”.
It’s a good deal no doubt, but there’s still the issue, at least for me, of the exorbitant monthly cost. The most basic tier costs $70 + taxes and fees.
Broadcast TV Ratings for Tuesday, February 17, 2009 February 18, 2009 5:33 pm
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Third X-Men Origins: Wolverine TV Spot Online February 18, 2009 5:33 pm
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The third and final Fox 60-second TV spot for X-Men Origins: Wolverine has aired on the network and is now available to watch online. Check it out embedded below. You can watch the first spot here and the second here.
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine hits theaters on May 1, 2009.
Schwarzenegger Added to Stallone’s The Expendables February 18, 2009 5:27 pm
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The already impressive cast of Sylvester Stallone’s The Expendables has gotten larger. AICN is reporting that Arnold Schwarzenegger is going to be playing Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Stallone produced/directed/written film. In other casting news, AICN further reports that Ben Kingsley is out, while Eric Roberts is now in. Plus, Mickey Rourke is officially signed on.
The film, about a month out from shooting, will also star Jason Statham, Jet Li , Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren and Forest Whitaker.
NBC Wants Carson Daly to Stay at Network February 18, 2009 5:17 pm
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TelevisionWeek is reporting that NBC has begun conversations with Carson Daly to renew his contract to stay with the network for the late-night show Last Call. Daly’s current deal with the network expires in August.
“We have begun conversations with Carson,” Rick Ludwin, NBC’s executive VP told TelevisionWeek. “We do want to continue with Carson Daly, both with ‘Last Call’ and with [his] New Year’s Eve [specials].”
Five Watchmen Clips February 18, 2009 5:06 pm
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Warner Bros. has spread around five brand new clips of their upcoming film Watchmen around the net. I’ve embedded one sent to IGN below.
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Nottingham Becomes Robin Hood February 18, 2009 4:48 pm
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In a new interview, director Ridley Scott reveals that changes are afoot with his Nottingham project, including a new name, Robin Hood: (via MTV)
That statement is notable, not only in that those first two projects are moving forward, but that “Nottingham” has now officially been renamed to reflect its lead character. “Oh yes, I think we are just going to call it ‘Robin Hood’,” Scott revealed. “We start in almost 2 months.”
Scott also tried to clarify the confusion over the role — or multiple roles — Russell Crowe will play in the film:
In an attempt to clarify all the confusion from a few months ago about Russell Crowe playing multiple roles, Scott was eager to say that he had changed his mind, and that Crowe will simply portray the famed archer who rises from an unlikely background. “Robin Hood is in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion,” he said of how we’ll find the character early in the film “He is a bowman in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion.”
“[Crowe as both Robin and the Sheriff of Nottingham] was an idea so far back, way back when at the time I had this proposed to me, and I read it and thought, ‘I don’t really know what it does for it, but it’s alright’,” Scott recalled of the now-abandoned idea. “It is better to simply have the evolution of a character called Robin Hood, who will come out of a point in the Crusades which is the end.”
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