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]
Broadcast TV Ratings for Monday, June 23, 2008 June 24, 2008 4:50 pm
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CBS adds six episodes of “Million Dollar Password” June 24, 2008 3:30 pm
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CBS has ordered up an additional six episodes of its Regis Philbin-hosted game show Million Dollar Password. Through four aired episodes, the series has averaged a 6.2/11 household rating/share, 9.45 million viewers and a 2.0/6 rating/share among adults 18-49, winning its timeslot among households, viewers and adults 18-49 all but one time.
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.
George Clooney Sets Up New Pilot “The Fall of Bob” at Showtime June 24, 2008 1:15 am
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Showtime has picked up The Fall of Bob, a new TV pilot from George Clooney. The half-hour dark comedy, was written by Danny Zuker and revolves around the lead character, Bob, as he narrates his life through flashbacks after his life flashes before his eyes as he jumps off a building.
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.
Heroes Season 3 Set Photos June 23, 2008 3:15 pm
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Shooting on the third season of Heroes is well underway, and several photos from the set of filming have found their way online. If you have read an early spoiler report from E! Online, the images could be considered spoilers. If you haven’t read the report, proceed. I’ll give you one more spoiler warning before checking out the images.
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
“Men In Trees” Alternate Finale Mistakenly Posted on ABC.com June 23, 2008 2:26 pm
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When ABC canceled Men In Trees, it was reported at the time that the network had filmed two endings: one in case the show was renewed and another in the case of its cancellation. Being that the show was canceled, the correct ending aired during its season finale. However, it turns out that for a short period of time (it’s since been corrected) the network aired the alternate cliffhanger ending online at ABC.com. The alternate ending is expected to appear on the DVD.
Source: Post-gazette
Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, June 22, 2008 June 23, 2008 1:50 pm
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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.
DVD Giveaway: Win “ER: Season Nine” on DVD! June 23, 2008 4:36 am
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ER: Season Nine (official site) is now available to own on DVD (Release Date: 6/17/2008 and Your Entertainment Now has some free copies of the DVD up for grabs! Details on how to enter the contest follow after the jump.
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.
New Photos: Eagle Eye June 23, 2008 3:42 am
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A new batch of photos from the D.J. Caruso-directed thriller Eagle Eye have been released. The film stars Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan and features a supporting cast that includes Rosario Dawson and Billy Bob Thornton. Check them out after the jump.
Synopsis
Shia Labeouf reteams with “Disturbia” director D.J. Caruso playing a young slacker whose twin brother has died mysteriously. Rachel (Monaghan) finds that her child is missing, and soon the two strangers realize that they have been framed as terrorists. Forced to become members of a cell that has plans to carry out a political assassination, they must work together to extricate themselves while being led by a mysterious voice.
Eagle Eye hits theaters on September 26, 2008.
NBC and Notre Dame Renew Sports Pact June 23, 2008 3:41 am
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The University of Notre Dame and NBC Sports have signed a new five-year agreement which will keep Fighting Irish football games on NBC through 2015. Though terms were not disclosed, the previous five-year deal with Notre Dame cost NBC $45 million. With the new deal in place, it brings relationship between the network and college to 25 years, going back to 1991. Quite telling that NBC was so committed to renewing their deal, despite the fact that Notre Dame is coming off their worst record ever (3-9) in 2007. The full press release follows after the jump.
New Poster: Bolt June 23, 2008 3:41 am
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A new poster for Walt Disney’s upcoming animated film Bolt has been released. Co-directed by Chris Williams and Byron Howard, the film features the voices of John Travolta and Miley Cyrus.
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.
Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Bastards will be two movies June 23, 2008 3:41 am
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Quentin Tarantino did a 40-minute interview with Enzo Castellari, director of the original Inglorious Bastards for the film’s upcoming three disc special edition DVD release and AICN has a detailed rundown of the interview. Included in the interview is the news that Tarantino’s Inglorious Bastards (which is loosley based on Castellari’s film) will be two movies. Check out the highlights after the jump.
Tom Brokow to temp host Meet the Press through November June 23, 2008 3:41 am
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Former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw will temporarily take over moderating duties on the Sunday morning news program Meet the Press. Taking over the spot after the tragic early loss of the show’s host Tim Russert, who passed away at the age of 58 after suffering a massive heart attack.
“To have someone of Tom’s stature step up and dedicate himself to ensuring its ongoing success is not only a testament to his loyalty to Tim, but his enduring commitment to NBC News and our viewers,” said NBC News president Steve Capus in a statement.
Brokaw will host the show through the 2008 elections.
Source: NBC
New Photos: Ninja Assassin June 23, 2008 3:40 am
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Warner Bros. has released a couple new photos from Ninja Assassin. The film is directed by James McTeigue, with the Wachowski Bros. serving as executive producers. Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Sho Kosugi and Rick Yune star. Check out the photos after the jump.
Synopsis
Ninja Assassin follows Raizo (Rain), one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.
In Berlin, Europol agent Mika Coretti (Naomie Harris) has stumbled upon a money trail linking several political murders to an underground network of untraceable assassins from the Far East. Defying the orders of her superior, Ryan Maslow (Ben Miles), Mika digs into top secret agency files to learn the truth behind the murders. Her investigation makes her a target, and the Ozunu Clan sends a team of killers, led by the lethal Takeshi (Rick Yune), to silence her forever. Raizo saves Mika from her attackers, but he knows that the Clan will not rest until they are both eliminated. Now, entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse through the streets of Europe, Raizo and Mika must trust one another if they hope to survive… and finally bring down the elusive Ozunu Clan.
Ninja Assassin hits theaters on January 16, 2009.
HBO Renews In Treatment June 23, 2008 3:40 am
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HBO has given an official greenlight for a second season of new drama In Treatment. The series, which stars Gabriel Byrne as a psychotherapist, revolves around his character’s (Paul Weston) sessions with his patients and his own therapy appointments with fellow therapist Gina Toll (Dianne Wiest).
The show is based on an Israeli TV series of the same name. It debuted on HBO in January with 43 half-hour episodes on a Monday-Friday basis. Because of lower than expected ratings, HBO is expected to order 35 episodes for season two.
Final WALL•E Trailer June 23, 2008 3:40 am
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Disney has released the final trailer for their upcoming animated film WALL•E, which hits theaters on June 27th. Check it out after the jump. I gotta tel ya, it’s been quite some time since I went to see an animated film at the theater. Actually, I believe the last one I saw was Monster Inc! Looks like I may have to break that streak to check out WALL•E. In other news related to the film, UpcomingPixar got the scoop on a short film titled BURN•E that we will accompany the DVD/Blu-ray release of WALL•E.
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