New Wonder Woman Images + Q&A With Vicki Lewis January 26, 2009 7:06 pm
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Check out a few new images, as well as a brand new Q&A with actress Vicki Lewis, who voices the character Persephone for the upcoming DC Universe straight-to-video film, Wonder Woman. Click to enlarge the images. Q&A is after the jump.
Official Plot Synopsis:
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.
http://www.wonderwomanmovie.com
Wonder Woman hits DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def on March 3, 2009. (more…)
The Dark Knight Re-Launch: $667,397 January 26, 2009 5:51 pm
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Without the help of high-profile Oscar nominations such as Best Picture, Best Director or Best Writing, the re-launch of last year’s highest grossing film, and the second highest grossing film of all-time, The Dark Knight, was modestly successful. The film played in 350 theaters (+344 from the weekend prior) and grossed $667,397 (#26) for a PTA of $1,907.
The film’s new domestic cume now stands at $531.71 million with worldwide box office at $997.71 million.
Jamie Bell and Daniel Craig Join The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn January 26, 2009 5:13 pm
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Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced principal photography on the 3D motion capture film The Adventures 0f Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn has gotten underway.
The studios have also announced that Jamie Bell and Daniel Craig have been added to the cast, joining Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Gad Elmaleh, Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook. Bell will play the lead character Tintin, descriped as an intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure. Craig will play Red Rackham.
The screenplay to The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn was written by Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish, and will be produced by Steven Spielberg (who will also direct), Peter Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy. It is the first in a series of 3D motion capture films based on the iconic character Tintin and is due for release in 2011.
The second film in the series is scheduled to be directed by Peter Jackson, with a third film a possibility as well.
The full press release follows below. (more…)
Slumdog Millionaire Wins At SAG Awards January 26, 2009 1:03 am
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Slumdog Millionaire won yet another award, this time SAG’s top award for ensemble cast last night at the 15th Annual Screen Actor’s Guild Awards.
“I just hope that I don’t wake up tomorrow and someone says ‘Hey you were dreaming,'” the film’s Freida Pinto said backstage.
In the night’s other categories, Meryl Streep of Doubt and Sean Penn of Milk took lead actor honors. Kate Winslet won the supporting actress prize for The Reader, while Heath Ledger became the first posthumous SAG winner for his supporting role as The Joker in The Dark Knight. Co-star Gary Oldman accepted the award on his behalf:
“It is a great honor to be asked to accept this award on behalf of Heath Ledger,” he said. “He was an extraordinary young man and an extraordinary talent.”
On the TV side, AMC’s Mad Men was named best drama and NBC’s 30 Rock took top comedy honors, while Hugh Laurie of House and Sally Field of Brothers & Sisters took best actor honors on the drama side and 30 Rock’s Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey took top honors on the comedy side.
Click through the jump to see a complete list of the night’s winners. (more…)
Slumdog Millionaire Top Movie, Mad Men and 30 Rock Take TV Honors at PGAs January 25, 2009 6:26 pm
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Producer Christian Colson accepted the Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award for Slumdog Millionaire, as the Mumbai-set drama bested fellow nominees The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Dark Knight, Frost/Nixon and Milk to take the top film honors last night at the PGA’s annual gala at the Hollywood Palladium.
“We are excited and delighted by the fact that our film continues to be embraced here in the U.S.,” Colson told the packed ballroom at the end of the two-hour ceremony. “Some could argue that this is the film that shouldn’t even have been made. There were no stars…. The budget was low, but not low enough. It was in Hindi. It was rated R. It wasn’t possible to pitch in 20 words or less.”
On the television side, AMC’s Mad Men and NBC’s 30 Rock earned wins in the drama and comedy categories, while HBO’s John Adams won in the longform category.
A complete list of all the winners follows after the jump. (more…)
Push Big Winner at Sundance Film Festival January 25, 2009 6:19 pm
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Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire was the big winner at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, taking home both the grand jury prize and the audience award in the U.S. dramatic compeition.
For a list of all the winner’s at this year’s festival, click through the jump. (more…)
Seth Rogen’s Green Hornet In Trouble January 25, 2009 5:58 pm
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Reports are surfacing that Seth Rogen’s The Green Hornet project, set up over at Sony, is running into problems and according to Hitfix, there’s a chance that “the studio’s going to kick the plug out any moment now.”:
[A]t Sundance, I heard several people say that the film was off completely. I spoke this afternoon with a source close to the film, and while they didn’t call it completely dead, they did say it is “highly unlikely” that the film will shoot in 2009 at all.
Considering the rocky road thus far (Stephen Chow pulling out as director and then ultimately as sidekick Kato), the news isn’t entirely unexpected.
We’ll see if the film’s June 25, 2010 release date holds.
New Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Trailer January 25, 2009 5:52 pm
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A new Japanese trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is available to watch online. Check it out embedded below.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince hits theaters on July 17, 2009.
Jonathan Nolan Responds to Fan Outrage Over TDK Oscar Snubs January 25, 2009 5:46 pm
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The Dark Knight screenwriter Jonathan Nolan has responded to the fan outrage caused by the film being snubbed out of several Oscar nominations. Via darkcampaign.com:
“hey — not sure who to address this to as it looks like a collective effort, but I just wanted to pass along my thanks.
It’s truly humbling that you guys would take the time and effort to try to get the film recognized. I, like you, was disappointed that Chris didn’t get some recognition this morning, but for Heath and so many of the people who worked so hard on this thing to get nominated is thrilling.
Any nominations for a comic book movie is a thing of beauty no matter how you slice it, and that takes the sting out a bit. Besides, I’ve been to the big show before, and, like any of these things, it’s a little disappointing. Did you know it’s not even an open bar once the show starts? At least this time I would have remembered to bring a little cash so I could buy myself a drink after losing.
The best part of this experience is seeing other people getting passionate about the film the way that we did. It has been a truly incredible experience. So thank you again.
best,
jonah nolan”
Extended Push Clip January 25, 2009 5:04 pm
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Apple has released a second extended clip from Summit Entertainment’s action-thriller Push, which stars Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, Djimon Hounsou, Maggie Siff and Scott Michael Campbell. Watch it embedded below.
Watch it in high definition at Apple.
Push hits theaters on February 6th.
Watchmen Soundtrack and Score Details January 25, 2009 4:59 pm
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Warner Sunset/Reprise Records have announced that both the official soundtrack and the original score to Zack Snyder’s Watchmen will be released on March 3rd, just three days before the release of the film. Here are some details on the release.
Music From The Motion Picture Watchmen , the film’s official soundtrack, includes My Chemical Romance’s powerful reinterpretation of Bob Dylan’s “Desolation Row,” recorded exclusively for the film. The soundtrack also features a collection of classic songs by such artists as Nat King Cole, Simon & Garfunkel, and Janis Joplin, which, once heard in the context of the film, will never be thought of the same way again.
Watchmen Original Motion Picture Score features music by recording artist, composer, and music producer Tyler Bates, who was asked to score the film by Watchmen director Zack Snyder. Tyler, who also scored the Snyder-directed films 300 and Dawn of the Dead, has also scored the soundtracks to The Day the Earth Stood Still, Showtime’s Californication, Slither, Rob Zombie’s Halloween, and The Devil’s Rejects. He is known for his surprising juxtapositions of music styles and flair for delicate, atmospheric touches, as well as stressing emotional vibrancy over traditional formulas of music compositions. Bates has also been chosen to score the Watchmen‘s DVD added story, “Tales From The Black Freighter.”
Music From The Motion Picture Watchmen and Watchmen Original Motion Picture Score will be released in multiple fan-friendly configurations: The physical CD, and a digital album will be available on March 3rd, and a vinyl edition of the soundtrack will be released on March 17th.
Watchmen Music Collectors Edition 7″ Box Set will be released on March 24th. The box set contains 7 double-sided 7″ picture discs of each Watchmen character on one side, and images in the likeness of the graphic novel on the other. The Watchmen Music Collectors Edition 7″ Box Set will include My Chemical Romance’s “Desolation Row,” along with 13 tracks by Tyler Bates.
Track list and full press release follows after the jump. (more…)
Deadpool Focus of ‘Wolverine’ Re-Shoots? January 25, 2009 4:53 pm
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Only a few days ago, Hugh Jackman was forced to respond to fan concerns over planned re-shoots for X-Men Origins: Wolverine, inisting that all is well. It was unknown at the time what the focus of the re-shoots would be, but we may now have an answer to that.
IESB is reporting that the character Deadpool, played by actor Ryan Reynolds, was at the center of the re-shoots, along with Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman:
We are told Ryan Reynolds was busy a guy in Vancouver during the extra time the production spent there shooting some added footage for his Deadpool character! Apparently most of the footage shot included Reynolds and Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman.
This isn’t your mother’s cameo…Deadpool is full on! Reynolds will appear in the film even more than originally planned!
X-Men Origins: Wolverine hits theaters on May 22, 2009.
WB Bringing Tom and Jerry to the Big Screen January 22, 2009 1:07 pm
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Warner Bros. is bringing the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon series Tom and Jerry to the big screen, creating their own Alvin and the Chipmunks-like family franchise.
The studio is looking to bring the cat and mouse duo to life as CG characters that run around in live-action settings.
The film will be an origin story that reveals how Tom and Jerry first meet and form their rivalry before getting lost in Chicago and reluctantly working together during an arduous journey home, Variety reports.
Eric Gravning is penning the script.
Dakota Fanning In New Moon? January 22, 2009 12:51 pm
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E! Online is reporting a rumor that Dakota Fanning is in talks to play Jane in New Moon, the upcoming sequel to the successful first installment Twilight.
New Moon, directed by Chris Weitz, hits theaters on November 20, 2009.
New Up Poster January 22, 2009 12:19 pm
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Walt Disney Pictures, via Yahoo! Movies, has unveiled a new poster for their upcoming Pixar film Up.
Up hits conventional and 3D theaters on May 19, 2009.
New Watchmen Dr. Manhattan Viral Video January 21, 2009 6:28 pm
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A new viral video featuring a news piece from a 1970 edition of NBS Nightly News, anchored by NBS stalwart Ted Philips, has been released online. The video has a special report from co-anchor Jim Sizemore looking back at 10 years of Dr. Manhattan. Watch the video embedded below.
Watchmen hits theaters on March 6, 2009.
via ComingSoon.net
Oscar Nominations Will Be Unveiled Thursday Morning January 21, 2009 2:53 pm
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Academy President Sid Ganis will be accompanied by actor Forest Whitaker to announce the nominations for the 81st Academy Awards on Thursday, January 22nd at 8:30am ET/5:30am PT.
10 of the 24 award categories will be unveiled at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Nominations information for all categories will be distributed simultaneously to news media in attendance and via the internet on the official Academy Awards Web site at www.oscar.com.
The full press release follows after the jump. (more…)
2012 Release Date Pushed Back to November January 21, 2009 2:45 pm
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Sony has pushed back the release of Roland Emmerich’s sci-fi action film 2012 from July 10, 2009 to November 13, 2009.
“We’ve had such success with the James Bond films in November that we wanted a big tentpole film in that slot this year,” Sony distribution president Rory Bruer said Tuesday. “We’ve got so many films in the summer that this is the perfect answer to that.”
Quantum of Solace debuted with $67.5 million last November, en route to a franchise record $168.1 million domestically.
The film will go up against Warner Bros. Sherlock Holmes, which stars Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, andn Fox’s Dwayne Johnson comedy The Tooth Fairy.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
New Watchmen TV Spot + Website Updates January 21, 2009 2:34 pm
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Last week’s NFL AFC Championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers featured the second TV spot from Warner Bros. for Watchmen. Watch it below. The studio has also opened a new official website at watchmenmovie.warnerbros.com and updated the new viral site TheNewFrontiersman.net with new images (one of which I’ve included above, click to enlarge) and documents, newspaper and magazine articles, photographs and video reports related to the site’s theme.
Watchmen hits theaters on March 6, 2009.
J.K. Simmons Returning to play J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man 4 January 21, 2009 2:17 pm
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J.K. Simmons, who played J. Jonah Jameson in the first three Spider-Man films, told MTV that he will be returning for the fourth film in the franchise:
The fourth film in the blockbuster “Spider-Man” franchise will begin shooting in 2010, actor J.K. Simmons told MTV News at Sundance, revealing that he’ll continue in the role of Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson. “I saw Sam [Raimi] at his Christmas party.”
“We’ve definitely brainstormed ideas for Triple-J, but I have no desire to make Triple-J more of the focus of those movies,” he said. “The amount that I did in 1, 2 and 3, is just exactly right. Like be the wolf. Come in, blow in, do a week, blow out, be the comic relief, and hit the road. And let Tobey and everybody else do the heavy lifting.”
Spider-Man 4 is scheduled to hit theaters in May 2011.
Hugh Jackman Responds to Fan Concerns Over Re-Shoots for ‘Wolverine’ + New Photo January 21, 2009 2:01 pm
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When 20th Century Fox announced that X-Men Origins: Wolverine would be heading into extensive re-shoots, some fans expressed concern that the movie wasn’t heading in the right direction. Fox has stood firm in saying that the re-shoots were always planned, and the movie will be just fine. Now, star Hugh Jackman is responding to those concerns via an e-mail to AICN (which includes a brand new promo photo; included on this page) and is insisting that all is well and that the film “will be badass and hopefully meet all of your expectations”.
Here’s the full e-mail:
Hey everyone –
It’s Hugh Jackman, sending this note from freezing Vancouver. I have read a lot of your online comments regarding the footage that we are currently shooting and I share your passion for the Wolverine character and the movie – I owe it all to you guys!
I wanted to reach out and let you know that due to scheduling conflicts with certain cast members and location/weather considerations, we had to wait until now to shoot a couple of scenes. Please rest assured that WOLVERINE will be badass and hopefully meet all of your expectations. I am stoked by the positive response to the teaser, which clearly reflects the tone and scope of the film. If you like that, we’ve got much more in store!
In the meantime, here’s an exclusive shot of some characters you may recognize…
Cheers,
Hugh
Source: Ain’t It Cool News
New ‘Christmas Carol’ Artwork and Princess and the Frog Image January 21, 2009 1:51 pm
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Walt Disney has released brand new artwork for Robert Zemeckis’ A Christmas Carol as well as a new image from their upcoming animated film The Princess and the Frog. Click to enlarge.
Where the Wild Things Are Monsters + Promo Photo January 21, 2009 1:44 pm
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The Girl Skate Company, co-founded by Where the Wild Things Are director Spike Jonze, has unveiled a first look at the film’s monsters (via Skate Boards) as well as a new promo photo (pictured above).
Where the Wild Things Are hits theaters on October 16, 2009.
via /Film
New Wonder Woman Photos + Q&A With Producer Bruce Timm January 16, 2009 4:57 pm
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This week’s Wonder Woman update includes a few new photos, as well as a brand new Q&A with artist/animator Bruce Timm, who heads the cast and crew as producer of the upcoming DC Universe straight-to-video film. Click to enlarge the images, and be sure to head on over the jump to see one more and read the Q&A.
Official Plot Synopsis:
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.
http://www.wonderwomanmovie.com
Wonder Woman hits DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def on March 3, 2009. (more…)
Fox Conducting Extensive Re-Shoots for ‘Wolverine’ January 16, 2009 4:41 pm
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Collider is reporting that Fox is conducting extensive re-shoots for X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Most, if not all, of the shoots will be taking place in Vancouver, Canada.
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