ABC Adapting “Maid in Manhattan” from Film to TV August 19, 2008 5:14 pm
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The 2002 romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez, Maid in Manhattan, is being adapted from the big screen to Television courtesy of ABC. Lopez will executive produce the planned series, along with Joe Roth and the film’s producer, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, while Chad Hodge will write. The hourlong drama/comedy will not be a remake, however: “The show is a different maid in a different Manhattan,” Hodge said. While the lead will remain a young Latina from the Bronx, the series will focus mostly on her relationships with her co-workers at a Manhattan hotel.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
New Trailer for “Body of Lies” August 19, 2008 5:12 pm
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Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new trailer for their Ridley Scott-directed drama Body of Lies which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. Watch the trailer below.
Synopsis
Fresh off of their success with director Martin Scorsese’s The Departed, star Leonardo DiCaprio and screenwriter William Monahan team with director Ridley Scott for this screen adaptation of David Ignatius’ novel Body of Lies. When CIA operative Roger Ferris (DiCaprio) uncovers evidence indicating that a major terrorist leader may be operating out of Jordan, he enlists the aid of CIA veteran Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) in infiltrating the elusive saboteur’s vast underground network. During the course of his dangerous mission, Ferris gradually comes to question how much he can trust his presumed allies — who include not just Hoffman, but the outwardly helpful head of Jordanian intelligence as well.
Body of Lies hits theaters on October 10, 2008.
Watch it in Standard Definition below, or click here to watch it in HD.
Zak Penn to Write/Produce “The Argonauts” August 18, 2008 1:22 am
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Zak Penn has been hired by 20th Century Fox to write and produce a big screen adaptation of the classic Greek tale The Argonauts. Penn will work with John Davis. This will be the third adaptation of the material, as it was first adapted in 1963 and more recently in 2000 for Hallmark Television. Dreamworks is also working on a project with the same title.
Source: Variety
“Star Trek” Movie Site Updated August 18, 2008 12:54 am
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The official website for J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek has been updated with the four recently revealed new posters, featuring John Cho (Sulu), Simon Pegg (Scotty), Karl Urban (McCoy) and Anton Yelchin (Chekov), which I posted about in this article. You’ll find the high-resolution posters after the jump.
ABC Orders TV Pilot of “The Witches of Eastwick” August 18, 2008 12:43 am
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ABC has put in a script order for a new TV series based on the supernatural movie The Witches of Eastwick. The pilot will be written by Dawson’s Creek writer Maggie Friedman.
This marks the third attempt at a TV version of the 1987 film (and book of which it was based), which starred Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer. In 1992, Warner Bros. TV commissioned writers Carlton Cuse and Jeffrey Boam to develop The Witches of Eastwick for NBC and in 2002, Fox developed a version along with Warner Bros. TV titled Eastwick, from excecutive producer Jim Leonard and writers Jon Cowan and Robert Rovner.
Source: Variety
‘Night at the Museum 2’ and ‘Transformers 2’ To Hit IMAX August 18, 2008 12:35 am
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20th Century Fox and DreamWorks/Paramount will release Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, respectively, in both conventional and IMAX theaters next year. ‘Night at the Museum 2’ hits theaters on May 22, 2009, while Transformers 2 follows on June 26, 2009.
The original Transformers had a delayed release of more than 2 months back in 2007.
Source: ComingSoon.net
J.J. Abrams Signs Onto Earthquake Disaster Project August 18, 2008 12:30 am
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Universal Pictures has announced that J.J. Abrams (Lost, Star Trek) is developing an Earthquake disaster film with screenwriter David Selzter (Omen). While details on the project are being kept under tight wraps–surprise, surprise–we do know that it isn’t a remake of Universal’s 1974 film of the same name, Earthquake.
Source: THR
“The Princess and the Frog” Artwork August 11, 2008 2:11 pm
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Disney has opened up a new website at DisneyAnimation.com and they’ve put up a new section for their upcoming animated film The Princess and the Frog. Check out some artwork from the film by clicking the image below.
Source: Disney Animation
Four Consecutive First Place Weekends for “The Dark Knight”; Now Third Highest Grossing Movie of All-Time August 10, 2008 11:14 pm
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The Dark Knight held off comedy Pineapple Express over the weekend, taking in an estimated $26.03M from 4,025 theaters to take first place for the fourth consecutive weekend. That’s a drop of just 39% from the weekend prior. The film’s total domestic gross now stands at $441.54M, good enough to put it into third place on the all-time list, just below #2 Star Wars ($461M). As I noted last week, I’m going to continue tracking the performance of The Dark Knight and my estimate has widened slightly to $496-547M total domestic box office (Although Titanic’s $600.79M record is unlikely, it’s not entirely out of the question just yet. It’s really going to depend on how the movie performs over the coming weeks).
In terms of overseas box office, the film has tacked on an additional $263.1M, growing its worldwide cume to over $700M at $704.64M.
Pineapple Express, meanwhile, grossed $22.4M over the weekend, but the film actually opened on Wednesday so it’s taken in $40.47M over its first five days of release. A good sum for an R-rated comedy.
Click through the jump for the rest of the top 10.
New “Star Trek” Posters August 9, 2008 9:04 pm
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TrekMovie got their hands on four new posters featuring the rest of the cast of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek. The posters are being given away at Creation’s VegasCon 08 along with the prior four posters that were given away at Comic-Con two weeks ago. Just like those prior four posters, which featured the principal cast, when combined the cast photos form the classic Star Trek emblem. Click the image at the right for a closer look at the new posters featuring John Cho (Sulu), Simon Pegg (Scotty), Karl Urban (McCoy) and Anton Yelchin (Chekov).
Synopsis
Mission: Impossible III director and Alias creator J.J. Abrams resurrects the classic science fiction franchise created by Gene Roddenberry with this feature film that embraces the rich history of the influential television and film series while also exploring some uncharted territory. Heroes star Zachary Quinto assumes the role of the Federation Starfleet lieutenant and Vulcan made famous in the original series by Leonard Nimoy (who also appears in an older incarnation of his original role), Spock, with Anton Yelchin stepping into the role of USS Enterprise navigator Pavel Chekov, Zoe Saldana assuming the role of communications officer Uhura, Simon Pegg keeping the ship in top shape as chief engineer Montgomery Scott (aka “Scotty”), and Eric Bana tormenting the benevolent space explorers as the villainous Nero. Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle co-star John Cho also boards the Enterprise as staff psychiatrist Hikaru Sulu, with Chris Pine and Karl Urban assuming the legendary roles of Captain Kirk and Leonard “Bones” McCoy, respectively.
Star Trek hits theaters on December 25, 2008.
Source: TrekMovie
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” Photos August 9, 2008 8:54 pm
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20th Century Fox has released a batch of photos from their upcoming remake of the classic 1951 Sci-Fi film The Day the Earth Stood Still. Check them out after the jump.
Synopsis
Keanu Reeves tops this adaptation of the seminal 1951 sci-fi film The Day the Earth Stood Still with this 20th Century Fox production. Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) helms the story of an alien traveler, Klaatu (Reeves), who heads to Earth along with his bodyguard robot, Gort, to deliver a warning of planetary destruction if the people of the world fail to bring peace to their civilizations. Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, and Kathy Bates co-star in the Ryne Douglas Pearson-penned film.
The Day the Earth Stood Still hits theaters on December 12, 2008.
“Gatchaman” CG Rendered Concept Art August 9, 2008 8:47 pm
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Imagi has released a batch of CG-rendered concept art, plus a logo (picture above) for their upcoming computer animated big-screen adaptation of Gatchaman. Check out the photos after the jump.
Synopsis
Adapted from a best-selling manga of the same name — which, in turn, became a popular animated cartoon in the early 1970s — the 3D, CG-rendered anime feature Gatchaman constitutes an action-fantasy about a magical band of five heroes who take on enemies determined to seize control of the Earth’s basic natural resources. The film — produced by L.A. and Hong Kong-headquartered Imagi Studios — followed Imagi’s much-publicized recruitment of four A-list Hollywood animation producers, and that company’s production of the U.S. box-office blockbuster TMNT (2007).
Gatchaman hits theaters in 2009.
SCI FI Announces 2-Hour “Battlestar Galactica” TV Movie August 9, 2008 8:37 pm
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The SCI-FI Channel has announced that they’ll be airing a brand new Battlestar Galactica TV movie in 2009, following the conclusion of the series’ final 10 episodes. The movie will then be released on DVD. Series star Edward James Olmos will direct and Jane Espenson will write. Shooting begins at the end of this month and so far the cast includes Michael Trucco, Aaron Douglas and Dean Stockwell. More cast should be announced in the coming weeks. Here’s the synopsis (the press release follows after the jump):
Starting before the events of the miniseries, our story focuses on familiar characters including Cylon Number One, known as Cavil (Stockwell), Resistance Leader Sam T. Anders (Trucco) and Chief Galen Tyrol (Douglas). In the beginning, the Cylons had a plan, but it didn’t account for one thing: survivors. During the chaotic aftermath of the destruction, two powerful Cylon agents struggle with plots and priorities on the human ships that got away, and among the resistance fighters who were left behind.
“Eagle Eye” Getting Simultaneous IMAX Release August 6, 2008 9:23 am
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ComingSoon.net is reporting that DreamWorks/Paramount have prepared an IMAX trailer for Eagle Eye that will soon be attached to screenings of The Dark Knight. The studio is expected to soon announce that the D.J. Caruso-directed film will get a simultaneous IMAX release alongside its conventional theater opening on September 26, 2008.
Synopsis
In the wake of his overachieving twin brother’s mysterious death, a young slacker (Shia LaBeouf) learns that he and a single mother (Michelle Monaghan) have been framed as terrorists by an unknown source in this thriller from Disturbia director D.J. Caruso. As a result of the accusation, the desperate pair is forced into an alliance with a dangerous sleeper cell preparing to carry out a high-profile political assassination. Only by infiltrating and exposing the masterminds behind this diabolical plot will the unjustly accused pair be able to prove their innocence and prevent a series of catastrophic events from unfolding. Rosario Dawson, Billy Bob Thornton, and Michael Chiklis co-star.
Source: ComingSoon.net
Kevin Smith Wins Appeal for R-Rated “Zack & Miri Make a Porno” August 6, 2008 8:57 am
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Kevin Smith has won his appeal for his upcoming comedy Zack & Miri Make A Porno, which was recently given an NC-17 rating by the MPAA. The appeals panel revised the rating from NC-17 to Restricted.
Synopsis
Kevin Smith writes and directs his newest comedy for The Weinstein Co. with Zack & Miri Make a Porno, the story of two friends (Seth Rogan and Elizabeth Banks) who get into the amateur porn business to combat their rising debt, only to realize their underlying feelings for each other while doing so.
Zack & Miri Make a Porno hits theaters on October 31, 2008.
Schwarzenegger Not Sold on “Terminator Salvation” August 6, 2008 8:43 am
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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger told the Los Angeles Times that he’s still not sold on Terminator Salvation, despite given a private screening of the comic-con reel by the movie’s producers:
“I’ve seen very little footage so I don’t really have a feel for it. I hope they do well, and I hope it is a huge hit. I do hope it creates a spectacle on the screen. That is what James Cameron created,” Arnold said. “I still don’t know how it will play out with this one. They showed me some footage, but I don’t have a feel for the movie. I didn’t see enough. I wasn’t sure who the Terminator was. I don’t know if there is one or if he’s the star or the hero. These are the things that determine the success and how the strong the movie will be.”
Terminator Salvation hits theaters on May 22, 2009.
Source: Los Angeles Times
New Record for “The Dark Knight” August 6, 2008 6:30 am
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The Dark Knight broke yet another record on Monday, fastest movie to $400M. The film accomplished the feat in just 18 days (resting at $400,038,494 by the end of Monday), destroying the prior record held by Shrek 2 which took 43 days to hit the mark.
Additionally, The Dark Knight has added $203.7M from overseas markets pushing its worldwide gross to $603.74M with several key markets yet to open.
My revised estimate for the film’s total domestic gross now stands between $493M and $552M, which would place it second all time ahead of Star Wars ($461M), but below the all-time domestic grosser Titanic ($600.79M). We’ll know in the coming weeks if The Dark Knight truly has the legs to beat Titanic.
It currently ranks as the #8 highest-grossing film of all time. Ahead of #9 Revenge of the Sith ($380.27M) and slightly below #7 Spider-Man ($403.71M) which it should pass on Tuesday. Click here to check out the entire list.
“Monsters Vs. Aliens” Trailer August 4, 2008 8:45 pm
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A trailer for Monsters vs. Aliens has been leaked online. Check it out below.
Synopsis
When human-hating aliens disrupt earthbound cable-television signals, it’s up to a monster-hunting superhero to take out the pesky extraterrestrials and ensure that television viewers are not deprived in this animated adaptation of the popular comic-book series. The DreamWorks Animation release is being helmed by Shrek 2 director Conrad Vernon and Shark Tale’s Rob Letterman.
Monsters vs. Aliens hits theaters on March 27, 2009.
“The Scorpion King 2” Trailer + New Photos August 4, 2008 7:27 pm
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Universal Pictures has released the trailer forThe Scorpion King 2: Rise of A Warrior (prequel to the 2002 film The Scorpion King), which hits DVD and Blu-ray on August 19th. Check it out below.
Synopsis (Official Site)
When a young Mathayus (Michael Copon) witnesses his father’s death at the hands of the king (UFC Champion Randy Couture), his quest for vengeance transforms him into the most feared warrior of the ancient world. From the director of Resident Evil: Extinction and Highlander comes a heroic adventure filled with heart-stopping action and thrilling visual effects!
Also, check out some photos after the jump.
“Wonder Woman” Movie Trailer August 4, 2008 6:47 pm
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Warner Bros. has released the trailer for the February 2009 direct-to-DVD/Blu-ray movie Wonder Woman. Check it out below.
Synopsis (Official Site)
On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons have raised a daughter of untold beauty, grace and strength – Princess Diana. When an Army 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 Amazonians and has decided to exact his revenge – intending to start a world war that will not only last for centuries – but will wipe out every living being on the planet, starting with the Amazons! It is up to Princess Diana to save her people and the world – by using her gifts and becoming the ultimate Wonder Woman!
“W.” Teaser Poster [Update] August 4, 2008 6:24 pm
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UPDATED AUGUST 5TH AT 4:34PM: Lionsgate has also released two new photos from the film which I’ve included below.
Lionsgate has released a new teaser poster for Oliver Stone’s George W. Bush biopic W. Click to enlarge (click the source link for a higher resolution version of the poster).
Synopsis
Josh Brolin stars as George W. Bush in this Oliver Stone biopic that traces the head of state’s rise to power from a privileged alcoholic to a born-again Christian whose belief in religious destiny helped move him to the top ranks of political power. Co-written by Stanley G. Weiser, Bush is produced by fellow Stone collaborators Moritz Borman and Jon Kilik, with Elizabeth Banks co-starring as the first lady, James Cromwell as the elder President Bush, Ellen Burstyn as Barbara Bush and Richard Dreyfuss as Vice President Dick Cheney.
W. hits theaters on October 17, 2008.
Sources: Ain’t It Cool News and ComingSoon.net
“The Dark Knight” Stays In Front in Third Week August 4, 2008 6:13 pm
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor got off to a strong start on Friday with $15.2M, a good deal ahead of The Dark Knight ($12.7M), but it fell behind on Saturday and Sunday en route to a $40.56M weekend, just below the $42.66M taken in by first place finisher The Dark Knight.
The Mummy’s box office take over the weekend compares favorably with the first film in the franchise which took in $43.37M in its first weekend back in 1999, but is well below what The Mummy II drew in 2001 ($68.14M). Industry expections were for the film to take in somewhere in the neighborhood of $45-50M so it slightly underperformed.
Moving back to The Dark Knight, this is the film’s third consecutive weekend at #1and its new domestic cume is now $393.75M, putting it in eighth place on the all-time domestic gross list. Though Titanic’s domestic record of $600.79M looks now to be safe, second place holder Star Wars with $461M will likely go down. My current estimate has The Dark Knight ending its box office run somewhere between $486-539M. I’ll update those totals as the weeks go on.
“Terminator Salvation” Photo August 4, 2008 5:43 pm
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Warner Bros. has released a new photo from Terminator Salvation (pictured above). Click to enlarge
Terminator Salvation hits theaters on May 22, 2009.
“Watchmen” High-Res Posters + Photos August 1, 2008 12:14 pm
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Warner Bros. has released high-res versions of the character posters released at Comic-Con
Also, the movie’s featured on the cover of Empire Magazine (two covers, as pictured on the right) and within the latest issue are four new photos that I’ve also included. Check it all out after the jump.
Brosnan Returning for Another “Thomas Crown Affair” August 1, 2008 12:12 pm
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USA Today is reporting that Pierce Brosnan will soon be returning to reprise his role in a Thomas Crown Affair sequel to the 1999 remake. The sequel will be partly based on 1964’s Topkapi: “We are just using a sliver of that,” Brosnan says. This time, the billionaire thief will be after a rare diamond instead of paintings. Rene Russo will not be returning, and Angelina Jolie is considered in the running for a new female co-star. “This is a different affair, ” Brosnan says.
Paul Verhoeven is returning to direct and the movie should arrive by next year.
Source: USA Today
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