Weekend Box Office — June 15-17, 2007 June 17, 2007 1:21 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Box Office, Movies, News.add a comment
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer exceeded expectations over the weekend, debuting with $58.05 million from 3,959 theaters, ahead of the originals $56.06 million (from 3,602 theaters). Year-to-year, box-office was down very slightly (-1.5%). (more…)
“At World’s End” Tops $500 Million In Overseas Box Office June 17, 2007 12:20 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Box Office, Movies, News, Pirates of the Caribean: At World's End.add a comment
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End topped $500 million at the overseas box office on Tuesday, hitting the mark in 20 days, a new record for a film hitting that mark, so says distributor Buena Vista.
Did You Love Arrested Development, Check This Web Series Out. June 16, 2007 9:54 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Clark and Michael, News, Television.add a comment
Michael Cera, aka George Michael, stars with Clark Duke in this web series about two writers struggling to make it in Hollywood. Look for cameos by Andy Richter and such.
A ‘Fantastic’ Start to the Weekend June 16, 2007 11:16 am
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Box Office, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Movies, News.add a comment
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer had an amazing opening Friday, debuting with a strong $22.75 million from 3,959 theaters. The film is now tracking for a total weekend take of between $55-61 million.
First Look at Batman’s New Suit June 16, 2007 1:49 am
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Batman, Movies, News, Pictures, The Dark Knight.4 comments
Entertainment Weekly (the magazine and website) has the first look at the new bat suit which will be featured in next year’s Batman Begins follow-up, The Dark Knight.
“Die Hard 4” Gets PG-13 Rating June 15, 2007 5:45 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Die Hard 4, Live Free or Die Hard, Movies, News.add a comment
Studios sure seem intent on limiting content in film’s this summer to ensure lower ratings. First Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer got a PG rating (by the way, first reviews are not kind to the movie, it’s currently sitting at 36% at RT), and now Live Free or Die Hard has been given a PG-13 rating, surely unexpected given the previous film’s common place R ratings.
Goyer’s “Invisible Man” June 15, 2007 5:38 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Casting, Invisible Man, Movies, News.add a comment
Never one to pass up on new projects, David Goyer has added yet another film project to his already extensive development slate. The director has committed to writing and directing what will likely be a sequel to the H.G. Wells classic The Invisible Man.
Director Set for ‘Scorpion King 2’ June 14, 2007 7:31 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Casting, Movies, News, The Scorpion King 2.1 comment so far
ShockTillYouDrop.com is reporting that director Russell Mulcahy (Resident Evil: Extinction) has been chosen to direct Universal Pictures’s The Scorpion King 2”.
William Hurt Joins “Hulk 2” June 14, 2007 7:29 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Casting, Movies, News, The Incredible Hulk 2.add a comment
William Hurt has just been added to the cast of The Incredible Hulk, joining previously cast stars Ed Norton (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Liv Tyler (Betty Ross) and Tim Roth (Emil Blonsky/the Abomination).
“Indiana Jones 4” Casting Underway June 14, 2007 7:23 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Casting, Indiana Jones 4, Movies, News.add a comment
This past Monday, casting got underway for Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods (working title) in New Haven, Connecticut, one of the many locations where filming will take place.
Teaser Poster Released for “Saw IV” June 14, 2007 7:23 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News, Posters, Saw IV.add a comment
The teaser poster for the upcoming Saw IV has been released. (more…)
Apple Looking to Debut Movie Rental Download Service June 14, 2007 7:17 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Apple, iTunes, Movies, News.add a comment
According to a report in the Financial Times, Apple is looking into launching an online film rental service, and is currently in talks with several major Hollywood studios in hopes to get the service off the ground.
(more…)
Thor Film A Go, Plus Silver Surfer Spin-Off In the Planning Stages June 14, 2007 7:15 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Casting, Fantasic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, News, Thor.1 comment so far
According to the L.A. Times, a screenplay has been completed by Mark Protosevich (I am Legend, Poseidon) for a live-action adaptation of Thor and early details indicate that Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake, Stardust) is being approached to direct the film.
“Jericho” Summer Repeats Set for Fridays June 13, 2007 3:57 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Jericho, News, Scheduling, Television.1 comment so far
With the show having been uncanceled, the first phase of increasing audience begins this Summer. CBS has announced that they will be running repeats of the first season on Friday nights.
Possible Comic Series for “Veronica Mars” June 13, 2007 3:41 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Comics, Movies, News, Television, Veronica Mars.add a comment
In an interview with the Toronto Star, Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas spoke of the possibility of the show continuing as a comic series.
News on “Get Smart” Remake June 13, 2007 3:26 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Get Smart, Movies, News.add a comment
Speaking with MTV News, Steve Carell said that their remake has been given approval by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry.
“Punisher 2” Director June 13, 2007 3:21 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Casting, Movies, News, Punisher 2.1 comment so far
With the original Punisher (Thomas Jane) and that films director (Jonathan Hensleigh) backing out of the films sequel, word comes that the position of director has been filled.
Jackson Talks of Sequel to “The Long Kiss Goodnight” June 13, 2007 3:16 pm
Posted by Rosario T. Calabria in Movies, News, The Long Kiss Goodnight.add a comment
Speaking with MTV News, Samuel L. Jackson spoke of his desire to revisit the 11 year old film The Long Kiss Goodnight with a sequel.
Your Entertainment Now 