Though he wouldn’t reveal any plot details, Marshall did say that the story would likely take place in South America.
New Poster: Saw V” June 27, 2008 5:36 pm
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The teaser poster for Saw V has been released. The movie stars Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell, Mark Rolston, Carlo Rota, Julie Benz, Greg Bryk, Laura Gordon and Meagan Good. Check it out after the jump.
Saw V hits theaters on October 24, 2008
“Star Trek” Report June 27, 2008 4:57 pm
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Harry Knowles over at AICN is one lucky guy. Knowles was recently screened footage of Paramount Pictures’ Star Trek from none other than director J.J. Abrams. Here’s a highlight (spoilers follow):
He showed me a scene of Ben Cross (Sarek) & Winona Ryder (Amanda Grayson) cradling a baby Spock on the surface of Vulcan. A baby with Spock ears is kind of amazing to look at. But there was no dialogue here, and Vulcan wasn’t really there yet – what was there was a great rock formation that kinda reminded me of that wonky mountain/cliff thing from ARENA / BILL & TED. That said, it wasn’t the ARENA formation – and JJ said that zero effects had been done on this yet – so the lighting wasn’t right, the sky wasn’t right and there were no angry volcano type things or structures in the background, but he assured me… it’ll all look very Vulcan when it is done.
More highlights follow after the jump, or if you like, just head here to read Harry’s complete report.
Movie Trailer: “Bolt” June 27, 2008 4:54 pm
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Disney has released the first trailer for Bolt, the studios upcoming animated comedy
Synopsis
For super-dog Bolt (voice of John Travolta), every day is filled with adventure, danger and intrigue—at least until the cameras stop rolling. When the star of a hit TV show is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to New York City, he begins his biggest adventure yet—a cross-country journey through the real world. Armed only with the delusions that all his amazing feats and powers are real, and with the help of two unlikely traveling companions: a jaded, abandoned housecat named Mittens (voice of Susie Essman) and a TV-obsessed hamster in a plastic ball named Rhino, Bolt discovers he doesn’t need superpowers to be a hero. Miley Cyrus (“Hannah Montana”) brings her vocal talents to the role of Penny, Bolt’s human co-star on the television series.
Bolt hits theaters on November 26, 2008.
CBS’s 2008-2009 Premiere Dates Announced June 26, 2008 11:35 pm
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CBS has announced the premiere dates for its 2008-2009 schedule. The season kicks off with a pre-season launch for Survivor: Gabon on Thursday, September 18th and the rest of the networks fall programming will roll out through October. Check out the press release after the jump.
New Poster: “Death Race” June 26, 2008 11:25 pm
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Universal Pictures has released a new poster for their upcoming Paul W.S. Anderson-directed action-thriller Death Race. The film stars Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson, Ian McShane, Natalie Martinez and Jason Clarke Check out the poster after the jump.
Synopsis
Jason Statham leads the cast of an action-thriller set in the post-industrial wasteland of tomorrow, with the world’s most brutal sporting event as its backdrop. A penitentiary full of felons has inspired the jailers to create a grisly pastime ripe for lucrative kickbacks. Now, adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for televised violence and a spectacular arena come together to form the “Death Race.”
Three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames (Statham) is an expert at survival in the harsh landscape that has become our country. Just as he thinks he has turned his life around, the ex-con is framed for a gruesome murder he didn’t commit. Forced to don the mask of the mythical driver Frankenstein — a crowd favorite who seems impossible to kill — Ames is given an easy choice by Terminal Island’s warden (Joan Allen): suit up or rot away in a cell.
His face hidden by a metallic mask, one convict will be put through an insane three-day challenge. Ames must survive a gauntlet of the most vicious criminals in the country’s toughest prison to claim the prize of freedom. Driving a monster car outfitted with machine guns, flamethrowers and grenade launchers, one desperate man will destroy anything in his path to win the most twisted spectator sport on Earth.
It hits theaters on August 28, 2008.
Bay talks Transformers 2 Plot, Wilson Spotted on Set June 26, 2008 11:15 pm
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In an interview with the New Jersey Times, Michael Bay revealed some new details about Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Bay told the paper that the story picks up with Mikaela Banes (Megan Fox) visiting Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) at his university and that the movie “is all about Sam growing up and going to college … a teenager growing into a man.”
In other Transformers news, Rainn Wilson was spotted on set shooting a scene where Sam is late to his Astronomy 101 class (photo below).
Keep up with all the latest Transformers 2 news at the Transformers Live Action blog.
Day the Earth Stood Still Trailer to be attached to “Hancock” June 26, 2008 3:40 am
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The Day the Earth Stood Still hits theaters this December 12th, but we really haven’t heard all that much about it (the teaser poster was only recently released). Well, that’s all about to change as /Film has learned the trailer will be attached to prints of Hancock next week.
Synopsis
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is 20th Century Fox’s contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor’s appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described “friend to the Earth.”
Bourne 4 in 2010? June 25, 2008 11:45 pm
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Producer Frank Marshall revealed to IESB that the plan is begin shooting the fourth Jason Bourne movie next summer, for release in 2010. As reported back in February, director Paul Greengrass and star Matt Damon are set to return. Marshall also confirmed that they’ll probably be creating an original story for the movie (predicting that Bourne will be headed to South America), since creator/author Robert Ludlum only wrote three books and wasn’t involved in the later books in the series:
IESB: The Bourne series, are we going to see another one?
Frank Marshall: Oh absolutely, Bourne 4…Hopefully we’re going to be shooting next summer for release in 2010.
IESB: Do you know which way the story is headed, is it going to be the next book?
FM: No actually, there was a fourth book written, but it was not by Mr. Ludlum, so we’re probably going to take our own direction, and we’re working on what that storyline is going to be right now.
Movie Posters: The Day the Earth Stood Still, Dragonball, G.I. Joe, The Clone Wars, ‘Harry Potter’, Watchmen and Benjamin Button June 25, 2008 6:56 pm
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A whole slew of movie posters have popped up online, courtesy the on-going Cinema EXPO in Amsterdam. In the latest crop, we got new posters for The Day the Earth Stood Still (pictured right), Dragonball, G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Harry Potter: And the Half-Blood Prince, Watchmen and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Check them all out after the jump.
2008 Saturn Award Winners June 25, 2008 12:30 pm
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The 34th Annual Saturn Awards were announced last night. Walt Disney’s Enchanted and ABC’s Lost were the big winner’s at the awards show, with Enchanted winning three awards and Lost four.
The complete list of winners follows below.
Best Science Fiction Film: Cloverfield
Best Fantasy Film: Enchanted
Best Horror Film: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film: 300
Best Animated Film: Ratatouille
Best International Film: Eastern Promises
Best Actor: Will Smith (I Am Legend)
Best Actress: Amy Adams (Enchanted)
Best Supporting Actor: Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men)
Best Supporting Actress: Marcia Gay Harden (The Mist)
Best Performance by a Younger Actor: Freddie Highmore (August Rush)
Best Director: Zack Snyder (300)
Best Writer: Brad Bird (Ratatouille)
Best Music: Alan Menken (Enchanted)
Best Costumes: Colleen Atwood (Sweeney Todd)
Best Make-Up: Ve Neill, Martin Samuel (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End)
Best Special Effects: Transformers
Best DVD Release: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Remix)
Best DVD Special Edition: Blade Runner (5 Disc Ultimate Edition)
Best DVD Classic Film: The Monster Squad
Best DVD Collection: Mario Brava (Box Sets 1 & 2)
Best Television Series on DVD: Heroes (Season 1)
Best Network Television Series: Lost
Best Syndicated / Cable Television Series: Dexter
Best Presentation on Television: Family Guy: Blue Harvest
Best Actor on Television: Matthew Fox (Lost)
Best Actress on Television: Jennifer Love Hewitt (Ghost Whisperer)
Best Supporting Actor on Television: Michael Emerson (Lost)
Best Supporting Actress on Television: (TIE): Summer Glau (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles) / Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost)
Best Retro Television Series Release on DVD: Twin Peaks (Definitive Gold Box Ed.)
The Filmmakers Showcase Award: Matt Reeves (Cloverfield)
The Life Career Award: Robert Halmi, Sr. and Robert Halmi, Jr.
The George Pal Memorial Award: Guillermo del Toro
The Special Achievement Award: Tim & Donna Lucas
The Service Award: Fred Barton
A full listing of the nominees can be read at the official Saturn Awards website.
Movie Trailer: “RockNRolla” + Photos June 25, 2008 11:50 am
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Empire has the movie trailer for Guy Ritchie’s latest film, RockNRolla. The film co-stars Gerard Butler, Thandie Newton, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jeremy Piven, Idris Elba, Tom Wilkinson. Check it out here. I’ve also included some new photos from the film (like the one posted above). Check out the other two after the jump.
Synopis
When a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, millions of dollars are up for grabs, and all of London’s criminal underworld wants in on the action. Everyone from a dangerous crime lord to a sexy accountant, a corrupt politician and down-on-their-luck petty thieves conspire, collude and collide with one another in an effort to get rich quick.
RockNRolla hits theaters on October 31, 2008.
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog June 25, 2008 9:00 am
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The trailer for Joss Whedon’s 36-minute three-part online musical, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, has been released online. The project stars Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. Horrible, Nathan Fillion as Captain Hammer Felicia Day as Penny and more. Watch the trailer here.
Early ‘Dark Knight’ Review + New Viral June 25, 2008 3:30 am
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With just over three weeks to go before the release of The Dark Knight (are you as psyched about this film as I am?) the first review has been released (the film is being selectively screened for press). Courtesy, AICN, here’s a highlight from the very encouraging review:
Heath Ledgers performance of the joker is truly one for the books. Aman of no remorse or morals who simply wants to see things burn. There is no back story or establishing the character. He is fully formed. He does have some dialogue scenes that reveal a bit of his background.Lets just say he has some issues with his father and that smile of his is rooted in a gesture of love. He is far from a caricature and has depth . He realises that without Batman he would not be. The Joker is almost more of a terrorist than criminal. He is not motivated by money. He wants to see people suffer. Its a damn shame that this was Heath Ledger’s final major performance as it shows a whole different side to him as a performer and I now know that he was endlessly talented.
Another highlight, plus a new viral, after the jump.
First Look: “Fast and the Furious 4” June 25, 2008 1:15 am
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USA Today has an article up on the the upcoming fourth installment of Fast and the Furious from Universal. The latest film reunites original stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. Included in the article are a few new images from the film. Check them out after the jump.
Two new X-Files 2 Clips June 24, 2008 10:30 pm
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Yahoo! has released two new clips from The X-Files: I Want to Believe. Watch them here.
Synopsis
“The X-Files: I Want to Believe” is a stand-alone story in the tradition of some of the show’s most acclaimed and beloved episodes, and takes the complicated relationship between Fox Mulder (Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Anderson) in unexpected directions. Mulder continues his unshakable quest for the truth, and Scully, the passionate, ferociously intelligent physician, remains inextricably tied to Mulder’s pursuits.
Transformers 2 Title Update, Casting News and Set Videos June 24, 2008 10:15 pm
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There have been a couple Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen developments over the past several days. Here’s a quick round-up:
- The 2 has been dropped from the title.
- Howard Stern regular Lester “Beetlejuice” Green has been spotted on the film’s set (click here to for the photo) [TFLive]
- The Transformers Live blog has some videos from the set of filming at Princeton. [TFLive]
New Trailer: “Eagle Eye” June 24, 2008 3:15 pm
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A second trailer for the Shia LaBouf starring thriller Eagle Eye has been released. Watch it after the jump.
Synopsis
In the fast-paced race-against-time-thriller “Eagle Eye” Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan are two strangers who become the pawns of a mysterious woman they have never met, but who seems to know their every move. Realizing they are being used to further her diabolical plot, they must work together to outwit the woman before she has them killed.
Eagle Eye hits theaters on September 26, 2008.
Movie Trailer: “Disaster Movie” June 23, 2008 11:30 pm
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A new trailer for the comedy-spoof Diaster Movie has been released. Check it out here.
Synopsis
In “Disaster Movie,” the filmmaking team behind the hits “Scary Movie,” “Date Movie,” “Epic Movie” and “Meet the Spartans” this time puts its unique, inimitable stamp on one of the biggest and most bloated movie genres of all time – the disaster film.
“Disaster Movie” follows the comic misadventures of a group of ridiculously attractive twenty-somethings during one fateful night as they try to make their way to safety while every known natural disaster and catastrophic event – asteroids, twisters, earthquakes, the works – hits the city and their path as they try to solve a series of mysteries to end the rampant destruction.
Taking aim at everything and everyone, from “Indiana Jones” and “Iron Man” to Amy Winehouse and “High School Musical,” “Disaster Movie” lampoons the blockbuster movie, pop culture icons and public figures along the way as Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer satirize everything as only they can.
Disaster Movie hits theaters on August 29, 2008.
Paramount Pictures Hits $1 Billion Domestic Gross Mark In Record Time June 23, 2008 4:15 pm
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After reaching $1 billion in overseas grosses last weekend, Paramount Pictures today announced that they’ve also reached that amazing feat domestically. The studio crossed the billion-dollar milestone in record time, besting the previous mark set last year by, you guessed it, Paramount Pictures. The studio already has the top three grossing films of 2008 and still has several potential big movies to come. The press release follows after the jump.
New Poster: Rob Zombie’s “Tyrannosaurus Rex” June 23, 2008 3:40 pm
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Director Rob Zombie has released a teaser poster for his upcoming film Tyrannosaurus Rex. Little is known about the movie, and this is the first time that Zombie has come forward with even a glimpse of the film.
Tyrannosaurus Rex is scheduled to hit theaters on August 29, 2009.
G.I. Joe Titled — “G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra” + New Poster June 23, 2008 2:51 pm
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Looks like we’ve got the official title of the upcoming live-action adaptation of G.I. Joe. During the Cinema EXPO in Amsterdam, Netherlands (which kicked off today) a new poster for Paramount Pictures’ G.I. Joe movie was spotted. The poster features Channing Tatum as Duke, and reaveals that the full title of the movie is G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra. Click through the jump to check it out.
Synopsis
The movie will be a modern telling of the “G.I. Joe vs. Cobra” storyline and its compelling characters that Hasbro created 25 years ago. The premise of this fantasy is the story of the G.I. Joe team, led by Duke, and their “fight for freedom wherever there is trouble” against the evil Cobra Commander and his Cobra force. This storyline was an instant hit with kids in the early 1980s, spawning a highly popular 3-3/4-inch action figure line, comic book collection and animated series. The G.I. Joe team will not be based in Brussels. Instead, they will be based out of the “Pit” as they were throughout the 1980s comic book series. And, in keeping with the G.I. Joe vs. Cobra fantasy, the movie will feature characters and locations from around the world. Duke, the lead character and head of the G.I. Joe team, will embody the values of bravery and heroism that the first generation of G.I. Joe figures established.
G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra hits theaters on August 7, 2009
New Trailer: “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” June 23, 2008 10:00 am
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Universal release a new trailer for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor on the Papa John’s website. You can watch the trailer after the jump. Click here to skip past the synopsis.
Synopsis
The blockbuster global “Mummy” franchise takes a spellbinding turn as the action shifts to Asia for the next chapter in the adventure series, “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.” Brendan Fraser returns as explorer Rick O’Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor (Jet Li) in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. Rick is joined in this all-new adventure by son Alex (newcomer Luke Ford), wife Evelyn (Maria Bello) and her brother, Jonathan (John Hannah). And this time, the O’Connells must stop a mummy awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse who threatens to plunge the world into his merciless, unending service.
Doomed by a double-crossing sorceress (Michelle Yeoh) to spend eternity in suspended animation, China’s ruthless Dragon Emperor and his 10,000 warriors have laid forgotten for eons, entombed in clay as a vast, silent terra cotta army. But when dashing adventurer Alex O’Connell is tricked into awakening the ruler from eternal slumber, the reckless young archaeologist must seek the help of the only people who know more than he does about taking down the undead: his parents.
As the monarch roars back to life, our heroes find his quest for world domination has only intensified over the millennia. Striding the Far East with unimaginable supernatural powers, the Emperor Mummy will rouse his legion as an unstoppable, otherworldly force…unless the O’Connells can stop him first. Now, in “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” the trademark thrills and visually spectacular action of the “Mummy” series will be redefined for a new generation.
“The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” is helmed by director Rob Cohen (“The Fast and the Furious,” “xXx”) and written by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (“Spider-Man 2,” television’s “Smallville”). Reprising their roles as producers in the series are Bob Ducsay, Sean Daniel, Stephen Sommers and James Jacks.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor hits theaters on August 1, 2008.
The Green Hornet Logo Revealed June 23, 2008 3:52 am
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It’s never too early to get the ball rolling on advertising. Columbia Pictures has released the logo (pictured above from the official site) for The Green Hornet nearly two years away from the film’s scheduled release on June 25, 2010. The action adventure is co-written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Rogen will star as the Green Hornet.
New Dark Knight Video Teases Two-Face June 23, 2008 3:43 am
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The Dark Knight viral site whysoserious.com has been updated with a new video. The video is another tease of Aaron Eckhart’s Two-Face character, showcasing just a little bit of the characters obviously disfigured face. Check it out after the jump.
Terminator Salvation Teaser to be attached to The Dark Knight + Trailer description June 23, 2008 3:42 am
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As if you needed another reason to check out next month’s The Dark Knight, turns out that the teaser trailer for Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins will be attached to the movie. AICN has confirmed the news, and they also were sent a description (also confirmed) of what the trailer contains. If you don’t mind being spoiled, check out the description after the jump.
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