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
“Dragonball” Poster and Promo Photos August 1, 2008 12:04 pm
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A high-res version of a previously released poster (pictured above) for Dragonball has been released, in addition to three new promo photos. Check those out below. As always, click to enlarge.
Sources: Movieland and MovieSoon (via ComingSoon.net)
“Guerrilla” Bootleg Trailer August 1, 2008 11:46 am
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A trailer for Guerrilla (formerly Che), Steven Soderbergh’s two part Che Guevara biopic has been leaked online. Check it out below.
Synopsis
Nearly 40 years after Che Guevara’s execution in Bolivia, director Steven Soderbergh retraces the life of the iconic Cuban revolutionary across the span of two feature-length films — The Argentine and Guerrilla. The Argentine begins on November 26, 1956, as Fidel Castro (Demián Bichir) sails into Cuban waters with 80 rebels in tow. Among those rebels is Argentine doctor Ernesto “Che” Guevara (Benicio Del Toro), a man who shares Castro’s dream of overthrowing corrupt dictator Fulgencio Batista. As the struggle gets under way, Guevara proves an indispensable part of the revolution due to his firm grasp on the concepts of guerilla warfare. Guevara is heartily embraced by both his comrades and the Cuban people, and quickly rises through the ranks to become first a commander, and ultimately a revolutionary hero. Part two of the saga, Guerrilla, begins with Guevara at the absolute peak of his fame and power. Disappearing suddenly, Guevara subsequently resurfaces in Bolivia to organize a modest group of Cuban comrades and Bolivian recruits in preparation for the Latin American Revolution. But while the Bolivian campaign would ultimately fail, the tenacity, sacrifice, and idealism displayed by Guevara during this period would make him a symbol of heroism to followers around the world. Though The Argentine and Guerrilla were screened together at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, they were set to be released separately in U.S. theaters later that same year.
Broadcast TV Ratings for Wednesday, July 30, 2008 July 31, 2008 9:09 pm
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“Prince of Persia” Pushed Back a Year July 31, 2008 5:09 pm
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Walt Disney Pictures has moved the release of the Jerry Bruckheimer-producer Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has been pushed back a year. The film was originally scheduled to hit theaters on June 19, 2009 (just a week before Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen) but will now hit theaters on May 28, 2010. The new date wil put the movie sandwiched between Shrek Goes Fourth (May 21, 2010) and Thor (June 4, 2010).
With the new move, it’ll have a four day opening weekend, thanks to the Memorial Day holiday.
Synopsis
Ubisoft’s popular video-game series of the same name gets adapted for the big screen in this sweeping fantasy adventure starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton. The setting is sixth century Persia. A nefarious nobleman covets the Sands of Time, a legendary gift from the gods that allows its possessor to turn back time. Whoever owns the Sands of Time has the power to rule the world, and this villainous lord would use that power to enslave all of humanity. The only person capable of defeating this tyrant and saving the world is Dastan (Gyllenhaal), a youthful prince. Now, with plucky princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) by his side, Dastan will attempt to prevent the Sands of Time from falling into the wrong hands. Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) directs a script penned by Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro, Jordan Mechner, and Boaz Yakin.
Source: ComingSoon.net
“Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li” Set Photos July 30, 2008 11:20 pm
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/Film got their hands on a new batch of set photos from Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li. As always, click to enlarge.
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“The Princess and the Frog” Teaser Trailer July 30, 2008 10:53 pm
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Walt Disney Pictures has released the teaser trailer for The Princess and the Frog, the studio’s return to 2-D animation. Check it out below.
Synopsis
After being summoned back to the Mouse House by Pixar founder John Lasseter in 2006, Alladin and Treasure Planet directors Ron Clements and John Musker join forces once again for this traditionally animated 2-D fantasy for the entire family, set in New Orleans. Former Dreamgirl Anika Noni Rose will voice the lead character Tiana, Disney’s first African-American heroine in their long heritage of fairy tale animated features. Also in the voice cast is Keith David, lending his baritone chords to the film’s villain, Dr. Facilier.
The Princess and the Frog hits theaters on December 25, 2009.
Warner Bros. Developing “Marvin the Martian” Movie July 30, 2008 10:38 pm
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Warner Bros. is developing a Marvin the Martian feature film that will blend live-action with CGI. The character, created by Chuck Jones, made his first apearance in a Looney Tunes cartoon in 1948. Steve Crystal, who will be producing the film through Alcon, pitched Warner Bros. a Christmas story with Marvin coming to Earth to destroy Christmas but being prevented from doing so when he’s trapped in a gift box. No writer or director has been signed yet.
Source: Variety
Mike Myers Writing A Fourth “Austin Powers” July 30, 2008 9:51 pm
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According to Nikki FInke of DeadlineHollywoodDaily, Mike Myers has started writing Austin Powers 4. An insider tells Finke that the movie will be an homage to Myers’ father: “It’s very personal with a father and son theme loosely based on his own life.” Myer is writing the film along with Baby Mama’s Mike McCullers, who worked with him on the successful sequels Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Austin Powers 3: Goldmember.
There’s no deal currently in place yet, but New Line is very interested in another outing in the franchise, despite Myers last box office bomb, The Love Guru.
Source: DeadlineHollywoodDaily
“Race to Witch Mountain” Teaser Page Online + “Friday the 13th” and “The Wolfman” July 30, 2008 9:41 pm
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Walt Disney Pictures has launched the official teaser page for Race to Witch Mountain (March 13, 2009) which includes the movie’s logo (as seen above–click to enlarge). Additionally, the teaser pages for Friday the 13th (here) and The Wolfman (here) are also online.
Comic-Con 2008: “The Wolfman Trailer” Footage + Rick Baker Interview July 30, 2008 9:31 pm
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Footage of the trailer that was shown at Universal’s panel on The Wolfman has been leaked online. Check it out below.
Also, ShockTillYouDrop.com has put up an interview with special makeup effects guru Rick Baker. Read it at this link.
“Freakazoid!: The Complete First Season”: DVD Review July 30, 2008 8:45 pm
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Cyber nerd Dexter Douglas surfs the web one fateful night, gets swept into a digital techno-electro smash-up that bites him in the gigabytes and – ZAP! – goes from geek to freak. To Freakazoid!, that is, a smart- mouthing, butt-kicking, mega-voltage superhero with things to do (unless there’s something really good on TV). Things like battle super baddies Cave Guy and the Lobe, save the world from zany ETs, ditch his tubby self-appointed sidekick Fanboy, snuggle up with girlfriend Step (who disses Dexter but is looney-swooney for Freakazoid) and be home in time to scarf down Mom’s sloppy joes. All 14 freakin’ funny Season One shows from Emmy® Award-winning series are here – enough to keep you laughing every day of the freak!
Read my review of the first season DVD after the jump.
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” Teaser Trailer July 30, 2008 3:32 pm
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Warner Bros. has released the teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Watch it embedded below, or in HD at Moviefone.
“Dark City Director’s Cut”: Blu-ray/DVD Review July 30, 2008 2:10 pm
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The critically-acclaimed triumph from visionary director Alex Proyas (I, Robot, The Crow) is back with a brand new directors cut featuring enhanced picture and sound, never-before-seen footage and three commentary tracks that take you deeper than ever before into the world of one of sci-fis most exciting and revered tales. When John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) wakes with no memory at the scene of a grisly murder, he soon finds himself hunted by the police, a woman claiming to be his wife and a mysterious group of pale men who seem to control everything and everyone in the city. Starring Rufus Sewell (The Illusionist), Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind), William Hurt (A History of Violence) and Kiefer Sutherland (TVs 24).
Read my review of Blu-ray Hi-Def Disc after the jump.
Broadcast TV Ratings for Tuesday, July 29, 2008 July 30, 2008 1:55 pm
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A complete breakdown of the night’s ratings follows after the jump.
“Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay”: DVD Review July 30, 2008 1:05 pm
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The hilarious kings of slack are back! After a case of mistaken identity aboard a transatlantic flight lands Harold and Kumar in Guantanamo Bay, they’re forced to break out and sneak back into the US. Now, suspected terrorists on the run from the law, the duo goes to wild extremes on a cross-country trip to prove their innocence.
Read my review of the 2-Disc DVD after the jump.
The Fallen Confirmed As Villain for “Transformers 2” July 29, 2008 4:53 pm
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Thanks to IDW Publishing, we’ve now gotten confirmation that the main villain of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (June 26, 2009) will indeed be The Fallen. The company announced a five-part prequel miniseries entitled Transformers: Destiny that will bridge the gap between the 2007 film and the 2009 sequel. Here’s what the company told MTV (emphasis mine):
“[We’re going to] explore the background of The Fallen — the main villain of the movie — as well as expand on the ‘Reign of Starscream’ story that we’re doing and tie everything in to what this next movie is going to be,” explained writer Chris Mowry, who partners on the book with artist Alex Milne. “The next movie starts out with just tons of action and there’s obviously going to be a lot of questions, so we’re hoping to answer some of those beforehand.”
Transformers: Destiny will be released this December.
Click here to read the rest of the interview.
Jack White Teams with Alicia Keys for “Quantum of Solace” Theme Song July 29, 2008 4:47 pm
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Billboard is reporting that Alicia Keys and White Stripes frontman Jack White are teaming up for the theme song to Quantum of Solace. The song will be titled “Another Way to Die” and will be the first duet in Bond soundtrack history. White wrote and produced the song and will also play drums.
The soundtrack is due in stores on October 28th (score by David Arnold), while Quantum of Solace hits theaters on November 7, 2008.
Comic-Con 2008: Sam Raimi Confirms “Evil Dead 4” July 29, 2008 4:44 pm
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While at a panel promoting his horror film Drag Me To Hell, director Sam Raimi announced another Evil Dead 4:
“I love working with Bruce Campbell… He’s super willing to do anything to make it right. He’s a very funny guy, but mostly he’s got this quality where he will physically do anything to get the shot done right, so I would love to work with Bruce again because I’d love to test those limits.
I’d love to make another Evil Dead picture. And actually that’s in the wheelhouse. I’d like to work on it with my brother Ivan [Raimi] when he comes up next week.“
Source: Geeks of Doom
Comic-Con 2008: The CW’s “Supernatural” Panel July 29, 2008 4:32 pm
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Stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki were joined by creator Erick Kripke and writers on the panel for The CW’s Supernatural. Here are some highlights courtesy TV Squad:
- SPOILERS: After some time in Hell, Dean returns from the dead. The beginning of the season will deal with how he got out of Hell and what has happened to Sam in the four months that he was gone.
- Meanwhile Sam is more and more accepting his role as demon killer. He believes more than ever that his rightful place in the world is for him to get rid of demons and ghosts, just like his father.
- The two brothers will continue to hold secrets from each other. They will work more independently from each other, and they’re relationship will grow a bit darker.
- Asked about the effect of the writers strike on the series, Kripke said it actually made it a meaner, leaner and more concise show. However, there were some storylines that were not covered during the season.
- Someone asked if Kripke still has a plan to run the show for only five seasons, he replied yes, saying that he wanted to avoid jumping the shark adding he doesn’t want the show to ever slip into mediocrity.
- The season three DVD will be released on September 2nd on both DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def.
- There may be a return by the Ghostfacers this season, and there is talk of giving them their own online miniseries. During the panel, Ed and Hary made a cameo apperance.
Comic-Con 2008: The CW’s “Smallville” Panel July 29, 2008 4:22 pm
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The panel for The CW’s Smallville. The panel was moderated by Joseph Loeb and featured stars Allison Mack, Justin Hartley, showrunners Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson, Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer. New stars Sam Witmer (Doomsday) and Cassiday Freeman (Tess) were also present. Here are some highlights courtesy TV Squad:
- The “No Tights” part of the “No Tights. No Flights” rule that was established at the beginning of the series will be upheld, implying that while Clark won’t be donning the tights, he may start flying during the 8th season.
- Swimmer said that Clark will be starting to think about his destiny in the world and begin working on a secret identity.
- Witmer’s character, Justin Bloom, will start out as an extremely nice paramedic who then starts having blackouts with dire consequences. The blackouts are connected to the apperance of the villain Doomsday.
- Freeman will play Tes, the new girl at Lexcorp, now that Luthor is gone. No one will know why she was picked to run the company.
- WIth Hartley now a regular cast member, there will be more exploration of his Green Arrow and Oliver Queen characters.
- While not returning this season, they said that the door is always open for Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) and Sam Jones III (Pete Ross) to return.
- The premiere will feature an appearance by the Justice League.
- DC Comics writer Geoff Johns will be writing an episode that will introduce the Legion of Super-Heroes later in the season. On that front, Swimmer says that here will be more use of DC characters and mythology this season.
- Mack may direct an episode of Smallville this season.
Comic-Con 2008: ABC’s “Pushing Daisies” Panel July 29, 2008 4:04 pm
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The panel for ABC’s Pushing Daisies featuredthe entire cast, who were joined by creator Bryan Fuller and executive producer Barry Sonnenfeld. Here are some highlights courtesy TV Squad.
- The characters will be visiting a new set of locations in season two, including a nunnery, a bee factory and a traveling circus.
- A couple new characters will be joining the cast. One will be David Arquette, who will plaly Ned’s best friend and another a pig named Pigby.
- Viewers will get to meet Emerson’s mother and we’ll see flashbacks of a young Olive, Emerson, Ned and Chuck.
- The aunts will be getting out of the house more often and participating in some of the murder mysteries.
- There will be an arc about Emerson’s daughter.
- While praising the cast as well as the writing staff, Barry said that new talent has been added for season two, including a former writer for Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- Kristen will sing in the first episode, with more musical numbers to follow during the season.
- Fuller said he idea for Pushing Daisies came from his work on Dead LIke Me. He wanted to do something sweet and refreshing.
Broadcast TV Ratings for Monday, July 28, 2008 July 29, 2008 1:55 pm
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Comic-Con 2008: Fox’s “Fringe” Panel July 28, 2008 11:35 pm
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J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, Bryan Burke, Jeff Pinkner, Roberto Orci, Anna Torv, Josh Jackson and John Noble were in attendance for Fox’s Fringe panel. Here are some highlights courtesy TV Squad:
- The presentation began with a screening of the show’s trailer.
- Abrams told the audience that the goal of Fringe is to create an series that doesn’t have the complex mythology of Lost or Alias. Shows like The Twilight Zone and The X-Files inspired him to write Fringe.
- You can hope into the series at any point and not worry about getting lost in what’s happening.
- There won’t be a continous storyline, though there will be “something” there.
- Someone asked if the pilot for the show was purposely leaked or marketing to drum up interest. Abrams was very serious in saying that the leak was definitely not intentional.
- Abrams said yes to a possible comic book.
- Asked about how much of the show he has “fleshed out”, Abrams said that he has what he calls an “internal ending” to the show (just an overall direction, not necessarily a way a show will end). Nor does he have a set amount of years he’d like to see the show run.
- Pinkner said he found feedback from online groups helpful and necessary.
Other topics, not related to Fringe, touched on included a Cloverfield sequel and Star Trek. You can read the panel’s thoughts on those two topics in a prior post I wrote on the site at this link.
Two New “Righteous Kill” Photos July 28, 2008 11:20 pm
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ComingSoon.net got their hands on two new photos from Jon Avnet’s Righteous Kill (starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino). Click the above image to see the photos in high resolution.
Synopsis
Jon Avnet’s thriller Righteous Kill stars Al Pacino and Robert De Niro as a pair of Big Apple police officers investigating a series of murders committed by a serial killer. Carla Gugino co-stars as a crime-scene investigator who has romantic ties to De Niro. 50 Cent, Donnie Wahlberg, Brian Dennehy, and John Leguizamo co-star.
Righteous Kill hits theaters on September 12, 2008.
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