Drew Barrymore A Candidate to Direct ‘Eclipse’? February 26, 2009 10:27 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, Rumors, Summit Entertainment.Tags: Drew Barrymore, The Twilight Saga's Eclipse
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Here’s another wild rumor. EW.com is reporting that Summit Entertainment is talking to a select group of directors, including actress-turned-helmer Drew Barrymore, to direct the third installment in the Twilight franchise, ‘Eclipse’. Barrymore recently finished her directorial debut, Whip It! starring Ellen Page.
Film Synopsis
As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death.
The Twilight Saga’s Eclipse is scheduled to hit theaters on June 30, 2010.
Green Lantern Casting Rumor February 26, 2009 10:20 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, Rumors, Warner Brothers.Tags: Anton Yelchin, Green Lantern
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Here’s an odd casting rumor for the title character of WB’s Green Lantern project. According to Latino Review, Sam Worthington was unavailable due to his role in Clash of Titans, Ryan Goslin passed on the role and Emile Hirsch also just passed:
So the producers are looking at every young up and coming actor in Hollywood” INCLUDING a name I at first found peculiar, but it grew on me and I wanted to share it with you guys.
Anton Yelchin.
Yelchin has certainly landed some high profile roles recently — Kyle Reese in Terminator Salvation and Chekov in Star Trek — but I can’t quite picture him in the role of Hal Jordan/Green Lantern.
Green Lantern hits theaters on December 17, 2010.
New Star Trek Photo February 26, 2009 10:07 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News, Photos.Tags: Star Trek
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The April issue of Total Film Magazine, which goes on sale March 5th, features an extensive look at Trek (both past and present). The magazine has four collectible covers, featuring Chirs Pine (Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Spock), Eric Bana (nero) and Zoe Saldana (Uhura). The site also released a brand new photo from the film which I’ve included above. Click to see a higher res version at Total Film.
Star Trek hits theaters on May 8, 2009.
Groening Leaving Door Open for More Futurama Episodes February 26, 2009 7:21 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Blu-ray, Comedy Central, DVD, Movies, News, Television.Tags: Futurama, Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder, Matt Groening
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While the fourth Futurama DVD/Blu-ray movie Into the Wild Green Yonder, which came out this past Tuesday, was suppose to be the final movie, creator Matt Groening tells CNN that he isn’t quite ready to say goodbye yet:
“We have a great relationship with Comedy Central and we would love to do more episodes for them, but I don’t know. Maybe,” Groening said. “I think one of the factors will be how well this DVD sells, because of these troubled times where everybody’s gnashing their teeth and biting their nails.”
Groening adds that they feel like they’ve offered “an emotionally satisfying conclusion” to the saga but “we did leave the door open just a bit in case we get renewed.”
Into the Wild Green Yonder, on DVD and Blu-ray as of this past Tuesday, will also air on Comedy Central, who own the rights to the series, over four parts.
Star Trek The Experience Exhibit in Las Vegas To Reopen May 8th February 26, 2009 7:04 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News.Tags: Star Trek, Star Trek: The Experience
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SCI FI Wire has confirmed TrekMovie’s report on a Las Vegas Sun article that a contract has been signed with CBS/Paramount to reopen the Star Trek The Experience exhibit in Las Vegas. It will reopen on May 8 with with a new restaurant and retail shop to coincide with the opening of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek.
Here’s a bit of the reporting from SCI FI Wire:
Journalist Mark Hansel, who writes for In Business Las Vegas, has seen the contracts signed by studio officials, Neonopolis owners and the city of Las Vegas. “I have seen the contract, and I know that the city redevelopment manager met with CBS officials in New York to seal the deal,” said Hansel, who has covered the downtown redevelopment for years for In Business and the Las Vegas Sun. “They are hoping that there will be some sort of premiere event at the time of the movie opening that will be out here. Obviously, the big premiere will be in Hollywood, but they hope to have something out here, too.”
The costumes, the historic timeline, models of the ships and other items at the Star Trek Experience exhibit will be moved to a museum that is planned for the new location, but much of the exhibit probably wouldn’t be opened until the end of 2010.
“I wouldn’t expect the cool stuff for about a year,” Hansel said. “A lot of it also depends on the popularity of the movie and how well it does, but the trailer looks like it’s going to be pretty great.” He added: “The price is going to be cheaper, maybe $20 or $25, and there may be package deals or year-long memberships, that kind of thing.”
‘The Experience’ was closed in September 2008. Head on over to SCI FI Wire for more details.
First Look: Denzel Washington in Book of Eli February 26, 2009 6:00 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, Photos.Tags: Book of Eli, Denzel Washington
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The first photo of Denzel Washington in Warner Bros.’ upcoming Allen and Albert Hughes-directed film Book of Eli, has been published by Entertainment Weekly.
Film Synopsis
In a post-apocalyptic America where the once-picturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man (Denzel Washington) fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo Albert and Allen Hughes (From Hell and Dead Presidents). Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, and Ray Stevenson co-star in the Warner Bros. production.
Book of Eli is scheduled to hit theaters on January 15, 2010.
New Wolverine Photo and Poster February 26, 2009 5:54 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movie Posters, Movies, Photos.Tags: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
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A new photo (pictured above, click to enlarge) from and French poster (posted after the jump) from X-Men Origins: Wolverine have turned up online at StarkIndustries.ru and Allocine.fr.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine hits North American theaters on May 1, 2009. (more…)
First Look at H2 February 26, 2009 3:53 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, Photos.Tags: H2, Rob Zombie
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The first photo from the set of Rob Zombie’s Halloween sequel, H2, has been released. The film has been shooting in Georgia for three days. The photo (pictured above–click to enlarge) features Scout Taylor’s Laurie Strode being taken into an operating room.
Zombie wrote the following on his blog:
“Well, we made it through the first three days. Everything is going great. This film is going to blow away my last trip to Haddonfield. Ultra gritty, ultra intense and very real. Here is a sneak peek of Laurie moments after being wheel in to the ER.”
H2 hits theaters on August 28, 2009.
Principal Photography Starts For Dead of Night February 26, 2009 3:46 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News, Platinum Studios.Tags: Dead of Night
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Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment Group and Platinum Studios Inc. have announced that principal photography on Dead of Night has begun. The film is based on the best-selling Italian comic book series, Dylan Dog, created Tiziano Sclavi and published by Italy’s Sergio Bonelli Editore.
The comic book has sold more than 56 million units worldwide and has been translated into 17 languages since its debut in 1986. Principal photography is taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana.
via ComingSoon.net
Three New Up Character Posters February 26, 2009 3:28 am
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movie Posters, Movies.Tags: Up
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Three new character posters from Disney/Pixar’s Up have been released. The three, pictured above, come from ComingSoon.net, AICN and /Film. Click the links to check out high-res versions of the posters.
Up hits conventional and Disney 3D theaters on May 29, 2009.
Total Recall Remake In the Works February 26, 2009 3:18 am
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News.Tags: Total Recall
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THR is reporting that Neal H. Moritz and his Original Films banner are in final negotiations to develop and produce a contemporary version of Total Recall, the 1990 sci-fi action movie from director Paul Verhoeven and star Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Warner Bros. Remaking The NeverEnding Story February 26, 2009 3:12 am
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News, Warner Brothers.Tags: The EverEnding Story
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The Kennedy/Marshall Co. (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way company are currently in discussions with Warner Bros. to remake the 25-year-old franchise The NeverEnding Story. The studio recently acquired the rights to the property clearing the way for the potential remake.
According to THR, the new film, which returns original producer Dieter Geissler, will examine the more nuanced details of the book the 1984 film was based on. When released, the original film, directed by Wolfgang Peterson, grossed a then-respectable $20.2 million. Its sequel, directed by George Miller, came out in 1990 and grossed $17.4 million. A third film was released in 1996, but quickly went to video.
Samuel L. Jackson Signs Nine-Film Deal to Play Nick Fury February 25, 2009 7:24 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Marvel, Movies, News.Tags: Iron Man 2, Samuel L. Jackson, Shield, The Avengers, The First Avenger: Captain America, Thor
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Samuel L. Jackson, who just weeks ago looked to be on the outs with Marvel Studios, has signed an extensive deal (for up to nine films) to reprise his role as Nick Fury, the Marvel Comics character. The movies include Iron Man 2, Thor, The First Avenger: Captain America, The Avengers and its sequels, as well as the possibility of toplining a S.H.I.E.L.D. movie.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Cate Blanchett Confirmed For Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood February 25, 2009 5:22 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Casting, Movies, News.Tags: Cate Blanchett, Robin Hood
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Variety has confirmed The Telegraph’s report from earlier in the month that Cate Blanchett will play Maid Marian opposite Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood.
The film has a budget of $130 million and enters production in early April. Producer Brian Grazer is producing alongside Ridley Scott and says that Blanchett was a strong match for Crowe:
“They are both highly accomplished dramatic actors who are taken seriously playing rich characters in period pieces, but each has the ability to show you fun,” Grazer said.
WB Sets Release Dates for Green Lantern, ‘Deathly Hallows: Part II’, Jonah Hex and More February 25, 2009 5:11 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News, Release Dates, Warner Brothers.Tags: Clash of the Titans, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II, Inception, Jonah Hex, Sherlock Holmes, Sucker Punch, The Green Lantern
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Warner Brothers has announced box office release dates (and changes) for several of their upcoming films.
First up, the studio announced the official release date for The Green Lantern. The DC Comics adaptation will hit theaters on December 17, 2010. Other notable films include the final Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II on July 15, 2011. That’s the exact same weekend as Marvel’s The Avengers. The studio also announced a new date for Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes which will be moving up to Christmas day from its previous November 13, 2009 release date.
The remake of Clash of the Titans, from director Louis Leterrier has been set for March 26, 2010, Jonah Hex, from director Jimmy Hayward, has been set for a August 6, 2010 release and Christopher Nolan’s original sci-fi picture Inception will be released on July 16, 2010. And finally, Zack Snyder’s next film, Sucker Punch, will be released on October 8, 2010.
Here’s the release schedule:
December 25, 2009
Sherlock Holmes
March 26, 2010
Clash of the Titans
July 16, 2010
Inception
August 6, 2010
Jonah Hex
October 8, 2010
Sucker Punch
December 17, 2010
The Green Lantern
July 15, 2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
Source: ERC BoxOffice
New Terminator Salvation Promo Image February 25, 2009 4:09 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Images, Movies, Warner Brothers.Tags: Terminator Salvation
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Empire Online has a new promo image from Warner Bros’ upcoming Terminator Salvation. The image will grace the cover of Empire Magazine’s newest issue, out on newstands, in the U.K. of course, this Thursday.
Terminator Salvation hits theaters on Thursday, May 21, 2009.
Gore Verbinski To Direct Clue February 25, 2009 3:10 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News, Universal Pictures.Tags: Clue, Gore Verbinski
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Variety’s Risky Biz Blog is reporting that Gore Verbinski has been tapped by Universal Pictures to direct and produce a feature-film version of the hit boardgame Clue. The project is part of a partnership between Universal and Hasbro to develop several of their iconic board games into movies. Other properties already in production include Candyland, Ouija Board and Monopoly.
Michael Cera Finally On Board for Arrested Development Movie February 25, 2009 3:04 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Casting, Fox, Fox Searchlight, Movies, News, Television.Tags: Arrested Development, Michael Cera
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Awesome. After months of indicating he wasn’t interested in doing a feature-length version of the hilarious, if not successful, Fox comedy Arrested Development, E! Online’s Kristin reports that Michael Cera has apparently buckled to pressure and agreed to board the project. Kristin further reports that the movie may go into production as early as the end of the year. Series creator Mitchell Hurwitz is writing and directing the script. Fox Searchlight is the studio.
A later update has a reaction from one of the series’ star, Portia de Rossi, who when asked why there was such a hold up with Cera’s casting replied: “I don’t know, I honestly don’t. I spoke to Jason Bateman and Will Arnett; I think it was just a matter of timing. I don’t know.”
Michel Gondry Tapped to Direct Seth Rogen’s Green Hornet February 25, 2009 2:51 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Columbia Pictures, Movies, News.Tags: Michel Gondry, The Green Hornet
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The Green Hornet has a new director. Variety is reporting that Columbia Pictures has set Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) to direct the film, which the studio is still targeting for a June 25, 2010 release. Seth Rogen, who plays the title character, wrote the script along with Evan Goldberg. Stephen Chow, who was originally tapped to direct, is still attached to play sidekick, Kato.
Crank: High Voltage U.K. Trailer February 25, 2009 2:43 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movie Trailers, Movies.Tags: Crank: High Voltage
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Empire Online has debuted a new U.K. trailer for Lionsgates’ upcoming sequel Crank: High Voltage. Jason Statham returns for the sequel, reprising his role as hitman Chev Chelios. It was co-directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. Watch the trailer after the jump.
Crank: High Voltage is a direct sequel to Crank which was released in 2006 and grossed $44.8 million worldwide, a respective tally given the film’s very modest production budget of $12 million.
Extended Watchmen Rorschach Clips February 25, 2009 2:30 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, Video Clips.Tags: Watchmen
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Two extended clips from Zack Snyder’s upcoming graphic novel adaptation of Watchmen are now online. The two clips feature Rorschach (played by Jackie Earle Haley) and are introduced by Snyder. Words cannot accurately express how psyched I am to check out this movie. Early reviews are coming in strong and its currently sitting at a very solid 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. Watch the two-clip video after the jump. (more…)
Academy Awards Improve Over Last Year’s Record Low February 23, 2009 8:42 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Awards Shows, Movies, News, Nielsen TV Ratings, Television.Tags: Academy Awards
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UPDATED ON 2/24/2009 @ 7:00pm
Here are the final national numbers:
20.6/31 HH rating/share, 36.31M viewers and a 12.1/19 A18-49 rating/share. There wasn’t much difference in the time-zone adjusted fast nationals and final nationals, but I’ve gone ahead and edited the information in the article below to reflect the changes. All numbers are based on final national data.
Good news for ABC. Sunday night’s telecast of the 81st Annual Academy Awards improved upon last year’s record low. The telecast drew 36.31 million viewers, an increase of 13% or 4.30 million over last year’s record low of 32.01 million viewers.
The program improved in the key A18-49 demo as well, garnering a 12.1 rating (+13% over last year’s 10.7 rating) as well as among households where it scored a 20.6 rating (+10% over last year’s 18.7 rating).
Earlier in the evening, the prime time Barbara Walters special drew a 7.3/12 HH rating/share, 11.55 million viewers and a 3.1/9 A18-49 rating/share.
Barbara Walters Special (2/24/2008 in parenthesis):
Households – 7.7/13 (7.3/12) [-5%]
Viewers – 11.69M (11.55M) [-1%/-0.14M]
Adults 18-49 – 3.2/9 (3.1/9) [-3%]
And leading into the Oscars was Oscars 2009 Red Carpet Special, which drew a 14.5/23 HH rating/share, 24.36M viewers and a 7.2/19 A18-49 rating/share.
2009 Oscars Red Carpet Special (2/24/2008 in parenthesis):
Households – 13.3/21 (14.5/23) [+9%]
Viewers – 21.54M (24.36M) [+13%/+2.82M]
Adults 18-49 – 6.3/17 (7.2/19) [+14%]
10+ Watchmen Clips February 23, 2009 8:12 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, Video Clips, Warner Brothers.Tags: Malin Akerman, Patrick Wilson, Watchmen, Zack Snyder
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Warner Brothers has been relentless of late promoting Watchmen with new clips. Instead of individual posts for each clip, I figured it’d be best to just link directly to all the clips here.
The most recent clip seen was aired during MTV’s “Spoilers” and features Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman) and Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson) putting down a prison riot. Watch it below.
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You can check out 10 more clips at Yahoo! Movies.
Watchmen hits theaters on March 6, 2009.
Ghostbusters 3 To Start Filming This Fall? February 23, 2009 8:03 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News, Rumors.Tags: Dan Aykroyd, Ghostbusters 3
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Dan Aykroyd was in Boston to celebrate the opening of a new House of Blues and was asked by someone about the status of Ghostbusters 3. According to the Boston Globe, Aykroyd revealed that production may begin by late fall 2009:
“Script is commenced early summer. Hope to be in production by late fall 2009.”
via AICN
Amanda Seyfried Eyed for Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch February 23, 2009 7:51 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Casting, Movies, News.Tags: Amanda Seyfried, Sucker Punch, Zack Snyder
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IESB.net recently chatted with Watchmen director Zack Snyder about his next film, Sucker Punch, which he described as “an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with machine guns”. Snyder says that they’ve begun casting for the R-rated film and confirmed that they’re talking to Amanda Seyfried to play one of the five lead female roles:
“I don’t know, I mean, she’s got some other obligations and we’re just trying to figure that out,” he said, adding, “I think we’re looking at, like, what I would consider a lot of great, really great girls. Because it’s all girls so it’s like, yeah.”
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