Movies coming out this week!
Killers - Three years into their perfectly suburban marriage, Jen (Heigl) learns that her husband Spencer (Kutcher) is not only an undercover assassin -- he's also a target worth millions of dollars to a clutch of fellow assassins who have been trailing the couple in secret since they met.
Get Him to the Greek - A record company intern (Hill) is hired to accompany out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow (Brand) to a concert at L.A.'s Greek Theater.
Marmaduke - The Winslow family moves to a new neighborhood with their large yet lovable Great Dane, who has a tendency to wreak havoc in his own oblivious way.
Splice - Two scientists fuse DNA samples to create a new organism: a human-chimera they name Dren. As the creature rapidly develops from a deformed female infant into winged creature, her initial bond with her creators turns deadly.
Movies coming out on DVD and Blu-ray!
Alice in Wonderland
The Wolfman
The Red Baron
War of the Worlds
Box Office results for the weekend!
1 Shrek Forever After$43.3 M
2 Sex and the City 2$32.1 M
3 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time $30.1 M
4 Iron Man 2 $16.0 M
5 Robin Hood $10.3 M
6 Letters to Juliet $5.9 M
7 Just Wright $2.2 M
8 Date Night $1.7 M
9 MacGruber $1.4 M
10 How To Train Your Dragon $1.0 M
Nobody was expecting "Shrek 4" to win the weekend. Since last Memorial Day weekend "Night at the Museum 2" did the best, we should have expected this maybe.
"Sex and the City 2" probably would have been No. 1 had it not opened on Thursday with about $14 million. But adding that with its weekend numbers still shows it had a smaller oepning than the first "Sex and the City" film (which was $56.8 million). Can the film match the $152.6 million domestic total of the first film? BTW, women made up 90 percent of the audience for "Sex and the City 2." Go figure.
"Prince of Persia" pretty much bombed. A good opening for most films, but not one made on a $200 million budget. Not expecting this to become a big franchise now...
Other films slip down to DVD land with "Iron Man 2" still making some money. It is right now $35 million away from passing "Iron Man"'s total.
Next week a few new films come out. Will "Shrek 4" take the top spot again or will it fall to a new film (or one of the films that opened this past weekend)? We'll have to wait and see.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Movie News Rush 10
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
The news- Michael Bay's reboot making studio Platinum Dunes (behind all the recent horror remakes such as "Friday the 13th" and the new "Nightmare on Elm Street") have been brought in by Paramount (now the loving new owners of the "TMNT" franchise) to help make the live-action reboot. Does this bode well for the return of the ninja turtles to the big screen? No...not really.
Screen Rant
First Showing
Deadline
MTV News
"Runaways"
The news - Writer Drew Pearce has been hired to pen the screenplay for Marvel's comic book adaptation Runaways with Peter Sollett ("Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist") attached to helm the film for a 2012 release. Pearce has previous experience in the superhero genre, having created the 2008 sitcom "No Heroics" about the lives of a group of off-duty superheroes. "Runaways" follows a group of teenagers who go on the run after discovering their parents are superpowered villains who belong to a crime syndicate called The Pride. The kids also find they have inherited their parents' skills and abilities. While this film isn't intended to connect to the rest of the Marvel movie universe ("Iron Man," "Thor," "Captain America"), it will be coming out around the same time as "The Avengers" - so there might be a small chance of some crossover.
Deadline
First Showing
Screen Rant
MTV News
The Geek Files
"The Hobbit"
The news - It's pretty bad for those who wanted to see Guillermo del Toro's vision of "The Hobbit." Due to all the delays of the film he has officially left the project. Click on any of the links below for more details, but that's pretty much the meat of it.
Screen Rant
Rope of Silicon
First Showing
The Geek Files
"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
The news - A new delightful trailer to show to the world. This film is just looks so over-the-top that I am definitely going to have to see it. Besides - it's directed by Edgar Wright (and he's great).
The news- Michael Bay's reboot making studio Platinum Dunes (behind all the recent horror remakes such as "Friday the 13th" and the new "Nightmare on Elm Street") have been brought in by Paramount (now the loving new owners of the "TMNT" franchise) to help make the live-action reboot. Does this bode well for the return of the ninja turtles to the big screen? No...not really.
Screen Rant
First Showing
Deadline
MTV News
"Runaways"
The news - Writer Drew Pearce has been hired to pen the screenplay for Marvel's comic book adaptation Runaways with Peter Sollett ("Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist") attached to helm the film for a 2012 release. Pearce has previous experience in the superhero genre, having created the 2008 sitcom "No Heroics" about the lives of a group of off-duty superheroes. "Runaways" follows a group of teenagers who go on the run after discovering their parents are superpowered villains who belong to a crime syndicate called The Pride. The kids also find they have inherited their parents' skills and abilities. While this film isn't intended to connect to the rest of the Marvel movie universe ("Iron Man," "Thor," "Captain America"), it will be coming out around the same time as "The Avengers" - so there might be a small chance of some crossover.
Deadline
First Showing
Screen Rant
MTV News
The Geek Files
"The Hobbit"
The news - It's pretty bad for those who wanted to see Guillermo del Toro's vision of "The Hobbit." Due to all the delays of the film he has officially left the project. Click on any of the links below for more details, but that's pretty much the meat of it.
Screen Rant
Rope of Silicon
First Showing
The Geek Files
"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
The news - A new delightful trailer to show to the world. This film is just looks so over-the-top that I am definitely going to have to see it. Besides - it's directed by Edgar Wright (and he's great).
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Movie News Rush 9
"Transformers 3"
The news - since Megan Fox is out, a new leading lady will be entering the film. And who better than a lingerie model? Mr. Michael Bay - can't you do better than that? But then again, the male GMA will probably want a new hot chick in the film since Fox is out. *sigh*
The new actress is Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, a Victoria's Secret model. She has no acting experience but in the grand scheme of things, even if she did, it likely won’t change the quality of the overall product of "Transformers 3" nor the arguably undeserved box office results it will attain.
Watch a video below that pretty much shows how she auditioned for the film. WARNING NSFW!
Rope of Silicon
Screen Rant
UGO Movie Blog
"Jonah Hex"
The news - Just a new trailer for the film. It contains some explosions and quick editing, but still has Megan Fox. (I feel like this post is just all around anti-Megan Fox for some reason).
"Logan's Run"
The news - another sci-fi remake is on the way, this time redoing the 1976 "Logan's Run," which is about a society where everyone is unknowingly sacrificed when they turn thirty years old. Enforcers called Sandmen capture “runners,” people who try to escape their sacrifice. When Logan discovers the truth, he becomes a runner himself. Carl Erik Rinsch is attached to direct the film after he finishes up work on "47 Ronin."
The Hollywood Reporter
Screen Rant
Latino Review
The Geek Files
First Showing
"Alice in Wonderland"
The news - Tim Burton's latest film has become the sixth film in history to pass the $1 billion mark. Most of that money comes from the overseas market. The film earned around $332 million domestically in its box office run in the US, taking in the remaining $667 million from the international markets. I stopped watching the numbers for this film a long time ago (as did many others), so this is a complete surprise. Who knew the film would be such a success overseas?
But is the film actually that good to be among the top few who have also earned over $1 billion? The only other movies that have achieved that success (in order starting at #1) are: "Avatar," "Titanic," "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King," "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and "The Dark Knight." Need I mention how three of the films now six films on that list came out in the past 3 years? Are the higher movie tickets and 3D inflations helping? Maybe in a few decades making a billion dollars won't be considered a vast amount of money...
First Showing
The Geek Files
"Captain America: The First Avenger"
The news - Hayley Atwell, who will play Peggy Carter, a resistance fighter and Cap's first love, inadvertently confirmed to Leicester Square TV at a red carpet event that veteran actor Tommy Lee Jones will also play a part within the movie. Below is a video provided of her interview and "Captain America" comes up around the 2:30 mark.
The Geek Files
MTV News
Rope of Silicon
First Showing
Latino Review
"X-Men: First Class"
The news - James McAvoy ("Wanted") will be playing the younger version of Patrick Stewart's Professor Charles Xavier in "X-Men: First Class," which is to be directed by Matthew Vaughn ("Kick-Ass"). McAvoy is the first actor to be cast in the "X-Men" prequel and hopefully more news will come - specifically which mutant characters will be turning up in the film (which is scheduled to hit theaters summer 2011).
The Hollywood Reporter
The Geek Files
Rope of Silicon
First Showing
Latino Review
MTV News
Screen Rant
"The Sorcerer's Apprentice"
The news - Just wanted to show you a neat new featurette on the film that shows off some new footage.
The news - since Megan Fox is out, a new leading lady will be entering the film. And who better than a lingerie model? Mr. Michael Bay - can't you do better than that? But then again, the male GMA will probably want a new hot chick in the film since Fox is out. *sigh*
The new actress is Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, a Victoria's Secret model. She has no acting experience but in the grand scheme of things, even if she did, it likely won’t change the quality of the overall product of "Transformers 3" nor the arguably undeserved box office results it will attain.
Watch a video below that pretty much shows how she auditioned for the film. WARNING NSFW!
Rope of Silicon
Screen Rant
UGO Movie Blog
"Jonah Hex"
The news - Just a new trailer for the film. It contains some explosions and quick editing, but still has Megan Fox. (I feel like this post is just all around anti-Megan Fox for some reason).
"Logan's Run"
The news - another sci-fi remake is on the way, this time redoing the 1976 "Logan's Run," which is about a society where everyone is unknowingly sacrificed when they turn thirty years old. Enforcers called Sandmen capture “runners,” people who try to escape their sacrifice. When Logan discovers the truth, he becomes a runner himself. Carl Erik Rinsch is attached to direct the film after he finishes up work on "47 Ronin."
The Hollywood Reporter
Screen Rant
Latino Review
The Geek Files
First Showing
"Alice in Wonderland"
The news - Tim Burton's latest film has become the sixth film in history to pass the $1 billion mark. Most of that money comes from the overseas market. The film earned around $332 million domestically in its box office run in the US, taking in the remaining $667 million from the international markets. I stopped watching the numbers for this film a long time ago (as did many others), so this is a complete surprise. Who knew the film would be such a success overseas?
But is the film actually that good to be among the top few who have also earned over $1 billion? The only other movies that have achieved that success (in order starting at #1) are: "Avatar," "Titanic," "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King," "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and "The Dark Knight." Need I mention how three of the films now six films on that list came out in the past 3 years? Are the higher movie tickets and 3D inflations helping? Maybe in a few decades making a billion dollars won't be considered a vast amount of money...
First Showing
The Geek Files
"Captain America: The First Avenger"
The news - Hayley Atwell, who will play Peggy Carter, a resistance fighter and Cap's first love, inadvertently confirmed to Leicester Square TV at a red carpet event that veteran actor Tommy Lee Jones will also play a part within the movie. Below is a video provided of her interview and "Captain America" comes up around the 2:30 mark.
The Geek Files
MTV News
Rope of Silicon
First Showing
Latino Review
"X-Men: First Class"
The news - James McAvoy ("Wanted") will be playing the younger version of Patrick Stewart's Professor Charles Xavier in "X-Men: First Class," which is to be directed by Matthew Vaughn ("Kick-Ass"). McAvoy is the first actor to be cast in the "X-Men" prequel and hopefully more news will come - specifically which mutant characters will be turning up in the film (which is scheduled to hit theaters summer 2011).
The Hollywood Reporter
The Geek Files
Rope of Silicon
First Showing
Latino Review
MTV News
Screen Rant
"The Sorcerer's Apprentice"
The news - Just wanted to show you a neat new featurette on the film that shows off some new footage.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Movie News Rush 8
"The Three Musketeers"
The news- Paul W.S. Anderson will be making a 3D "Three Musketeers" film after finishing up work on "Resident Evil: Afterlife." The film will star Logan Lerman as D'Artagnan, Matthew McFadyen, Ray Stevenson and Luke Evans as the musketeers, Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz as Cardinal Richelieu, Milla Jovovich as Milady de Winter, Mads Mikkelson as Rochefort, Orlando Bloom as the Duke of Buckingham and James Corden will play the servant Planchet. The film is scheduled to hits screens summer of 2011.
Variety
The Geek Files
Screen Rant
Latino Review
First Showing
"Hitman 2"
The news- Spanish helmer Daniel Benmayor is set to direct "Hitman 2" for 20th Century Fox although at this point it is unclear as to whether or not Timothy Olyphant will return as the bald assassin for another go 'round after the first film, which earned around $100 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. I consider the film to be a failed video game adaptation, so I don't know what to think about a sequel yet.
First Showing
Latino Review
Rope of Silicon
"Mass Effect"
The news - "Mass Effect" is probably my favorite Xbox 360 (I'm a sucker for RPGs and it is a great game), yet I'm not jumping for joy about a film adaptation...yet. Legendary Pictures, which will produce the project for Warner Bros, is in discussions with Mark Protosevich ("I Am Legend," "Thor") to draft a screenplay.
Screen Rant
Latino Review
UGO Movie Blog
The Geek Files
First Showing
"Captain America: The First Avenger"
The news - Dominic Cooper ("An Education") is cast as Tony Stark's father, Howard Stark, for "Captain America." We got to see some of Howard Stark in the recent "Iron Man 2" played by John Slattery, but Cooper will be playing a younger version of the character and will most likely be working with Nick Fury in the film set during WWII.
Screen Rant
First Showing
MTV News
UGO Movie Blog
"Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom"
The news - the voice cast continues to grow with new additions including: Michelle Yeoh, Jean Claude Van Damme and Victor Garber. Yeoh plays a goat known as The Soothsayer, and Van Damme & Garber will play Master Croc & Master Thundering Rhino, respectively.
Rope of Silicon
Latino Review
First Showing
Screen Rant
The news- Paul W.S. Anderson will be making a 3D "Three Musketeers" film after finishing up work on "Resident Evil: Afterlife." The film will star Logan Lerman as D'Artagnan, Matthew McFadyen, Ray Stevenson and Luke Evans as the musketeers, Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz as Cardinal Richelieu, Milla Jovovich as Milady de Winter, Mads Mikkelson as Rochefort, Orlando Bloom as the Duke of Buckingham and James Corden will play the servant Planchet. The film is scheduled to hits screens summer of 2011.
Variety
The Geek Files
Screen Rant
Latino Review
First Showing
"Hitman 2"
The news- Spanish helmer Daniel Benmayor is set to direct "Hitman 2" for 20th Century Fox although at this point it is unclear as to whether or not Timothy Olyphant will return as the bald assassin for another go 'round after the first film, which earned around $100 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. I consider the film to be a failed video game adaptation, so I don't know what to think about a sequel yet.
First Showing
Latino Review
Rope of Silicon
"Mass Effect"
The news - "Mass Effect" is probably my favorite Xbox 360 (I'm a sucker for RPGs and it is a great game), yet I'm not jumping for joy about a film adaptation...yet. Legendary Pictures, which will produce the project for Warner Bros, is in discussions with Mark Protosevich ("I Am Legend," "Thor") to draft a screenplay.
Screen Rant
Latino Review
UGO Movie Blog
The Geek Files
First Showing
"Captain America: The First Avenger"
The news - Dominic Cooper ("An Education") is cast as Tony Stark's father, Howard Stark, for "Captain America." We got to see some of Howard Stark in the recent "Iron Man 2" played by John Slattery, but Cooper will be playing a younger version of the character and will most likely be working with Nick Fury in the film set during WWII.
Screen Rant
First Showing
MTV News
UGO Movie Blog
"Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom"
The news - the voice cast continues to grow with new additions including: Michelle Yeoh, Jean Claude Van Damme and Victor Garber. Yeoh plays a goat known as The Soothsayer, and Van Damme & Garber will play Master Croc & Master Thundering Rhino, respectively.
Rope of Silicon
Latino Review
First Showing
Screen Rant
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Box Office Results and Weekly Movie News
Movies coming out this week!
Sex and the City 2 - Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte join Samantha for a trip to Morocco, where Samantha's ex is filming a new movie.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - Set in medieval Persia, a rogue prince (Gyllenhaal) joins a mysterious princess (Arterton) in an effort to prevent a dark force from obtaining an ancient dagger that allows its handler to rule the world.
Survival of the Dead - National Guardsmen, thinking they have found refuge from a zombie army on an island off the coast of Delaware, soon realize they've wedged themselves between two warring families who differ on what should become of the undead.
Movies coming out on DVD and Blu-ray!
Dear John
The Road
Stagecoach: Criterion Collection
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Box Office results for the weekend!
1 Shrek Forever After$71.2 M
2 Iron Man 2$26.6 M
3 Robin Hood $18.7 M
4 Letters to Juliet $9.1 M
5 Just Wright $4.2 M
6 MacGruber $4.1 M
7 Date Night $2.8 M
8 A Nightmare On Elm Street $2.2 M
9 How To Train Your Dragon $1.8 M
10 Kites $1.0 M
"Shrek: The Final Chapter" (or "Forever After"") dominated the box office its opening weekend just like all the previous "Shrek" movies did. The problem is it is a lower opening than both "Shrek 2" and "Shrek 3." Maybe kids and their parents are tiring of the "Shrek" franchise? Though about 61 percent of the film's haul came from 3D showings.
Wanna know what was a big surprise? How "MacGruber" TANKED. Though I haven;t featured it on this blog, I wound up seeing it and can say it is extremely raunchy - but also pretty darn funny. Was not expecting that from a movie based off an unfunny SNL skit. But it is enjoyable and should be seen.
But "MacGruber," which opened on 2,551 screens, made only $4.1 million. Wanna know how bad that is? It's so bad, that a Queen Latifah movie, on its 2nd week of release, and in only 1,831 screens, made more money. When a Queen Latifah movie beats you, you know you're in trouble.
Do yourself a favor and go see "MacGruber" instead of "Shrek" or "Robin Hood" this week. It really is that funny. You'll be saving cinema from Hollywood believing Queen Latifah can just roll out a stupid comedy every six months and make a buck.
"Iron Man 2" and "Robin Hood" continue to rake in some cash, with the former now at over $500 million worldwide, but the latter still in some financial trouble (for now). And yeah, there's that Amanda Seyfried chick flick out as well. Didn't it. Though I did see her film "Chloe" where she gets naked. Now that was worth a buck.
And "Kites" came out of nowhere. A type of Bollywood film edited for American audiences by Brett Ratner of all people. Huh...
Anyway, next weekend its brawn vs. botox, sands of time vs. ravages of time and any other funny vs. quips out there dealing with "Prince of Persia" and "Sex and the City 2." Which will win the weekend. Judging by the amount of guys who will have to see a certain film...eh, you can guess.
(Latino Review)
Sex and the City 2 - Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte join Samantha for a trip to Morocco, where Samantha's ex is filming a new movie.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - Set in medieval Persia, a rogue prince (Gyllenhaal) joins a mysterious princess (Arterton) in an effort to prevent a dark force from obtaining an ancient dagger that allows its handler to rule the world.
Survival of the Dead - National Guardsmen, thinking they have found refuge from a zombie army on an island off the coast of Delaware, soon realize they've wedged themselves between two warring families who differ on what should become of the undead.
Movies coming out on DVD and Blu-ray!
Dear John
The Road
Stagecoach: Criterion Collection
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Box Office results for the weekend!
1 Shrek Forever After$71.2 M
2 Iron Man 2$26.6 M
3 Robin Hood $18.7 M
4 Letters to Juliet $9.1 M
5 Just Wright $4.2 M
6 MacGruber $4.1 M
7 Date Night $2.8 M
8 A Nightmare On Elm Street $2.2 M
9 How To Train Your Dragon $1.8 M
10 Kites $1.0 M
"Shrek: The Final Chapter" (or "Forever After"") dominated the box office its opening weekend just like all the previous "Shrek" movies did. The problem is it is a lower opening than both "Shrek 2" and "Shrek 3." Maybe kids and their parents are tiring of the "Shrek" franchise? Though about 61 percent of the film's haul came from 3D showings.
Wanna know what was a big surprise? How "MacGruber" TANKED. Though I haven;t featured it on this blog, I wound up seeing it and can say it is extremely raunchy - but also pretty darn funny. Was not expecting that from a movie based off an unfunny SNL skit. But it is enjoyable and should be seen.
But "MacGruber," which opened on 2,551 screens, made only $4.1 million. Wanna know how bad that is? It's so bad, that a Queen Latifah movie, on its 2nd week of release, and in only 1,831 screens, made more money. When a Queen Latifah movie beats you, you know you're in trouble.
Do yourself a favor and go see "MacGruber" instead of "Shrek" or "Robin Hood" this week. It really is that funny. You'll be saving cinema from Hollywood believing Queen Latifah can just roll out a stupid comedy every six months and make a buck.
"Iron Man 2" and "Robin Hood" continue to rake in some cash, with the former now at over $500 million worldwide, but the latter still in some financial trouble (for now). And yeah, there's that Amanda Seyfried chick flick out as well. Didn't it. Though I did see her film "Chloe" where she gets naked. Now that was worth a buck.
And "Kites" came out of nowhere. A type of Bollywood film edited for American audiences by Brett Ratner of all people. Huh...
Anyway, next weekend its brawn vs. botox, sands of time vs. ravages of time and any other funny vs. quips out there dealing with "Prince of Persia" and "Sex and the City 2." Which will win the weekend. Judging by the amount of guys who will have to see a certain film...eh, you can guess.
(Latino Review)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Movie News Rush 7
"Rise of the Apes"
The news - James Franco has just been cast as the leading role for this long-gestating project. He will play a scientist who plays a pivotal role in the evolution of Caesar, the first super intelligent ape.
Deadline Hollywood
The Hollywood Reporter
Variety
First Showing
Latino Review
Screen Rant
"Scream 4"
The news- The cast continues to expand with Lake Bell, Hayden Panettiere, Ashley Greene and Rory Culkin in talks to join the fourth film in the Ghostface saga. Panettiere will be playing a movie geek...*sigh*. Only in the movies will a girl like that be a movie geek.
Latino Review
First Showing
Screen Rant
"Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom"
The news- Gary Oldman will be adding his voice to the cast of the anticipated sequel to one of Dreamworks' better films.
The Hollywood Reporter
First Showing
Screen Rant
"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
The news - below are some clips from the upcoming film. Sometimes I happen to watch a little but of my mother's soap operas when she leaves the television on (lord - I hate those shows) and these clips feel exactly like those bloody soap operas. The trailer showed how the film might contain action, but these clips are pure soap opera.
"Going the Distance"
The news- This trailer caught me by extreme surprise and you may find yourself loving it as well (though it is a rom-com). Starring real-life couple Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, the film follows a couple going through a long-distance relationship. Having gone through a few of those, this is a movie I (and many more) can relate too. And besides, the trailer is quite hilarious.
The news - James Franco has just been cast as the leading role for this long-gestating project. He will play a scientist who plays a pivotal role in the evolution of Caesar, the first super intelligent ape.
Deadline Hollywood
The Hollywood Reporter
Variety
First Showing
Latino Review
Screen Rant
"Scream 4"
The news- The cast continues to expand with Lake Bell, Hayden Panettiere, Ashley Greene and Rory Culkin in talks to join the fourth film in the Ghostface saga. Panettiere will be playing a movie geek...*sigh*. Only in the movies will a girl like that be a movie geek.
Latino Review
First Showing
Screen Rant
"Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom"
The news- Gary Oldman will be adding his voice to the cast of the anticipated sequel to one of Dreamworks' better films.
The Hollywood Reporter
First Showing
Screen Rant
"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
The news - below are some clips from the upcoming film. Sometimes I happen to watch a little but of my mother's soap operas when she leaves the television on (lord - I hate those shows) and these clips feel exactly like those bloody soap operas. The trailer showed how the film might contain action, but these clips are pure soap opera.
"Going the Distance"
The news- This trailer caught me by extreme surprise and you may find yourself loving it as well (though it is a rom-com). Starring real-life couple Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, the film follows a couple going through a long-distance relationship. Having gone through a few of those, this is a movie I (and many more) can relate too. And besides, the trailer is quite hilarious.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
'Flight Of The Conchords' Star Joins 'Men In Black 3' as a Villain
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jemaine Clement is in final negotiations to play one of the villains in Columbia's "Men in Black 3."The star of the cult HBO series "Flight of the Conchords," Clement will play Boris, a devious figure that is both “charmy and creepy at the same time.” He is reportedly one of several new alien baddies that will be be making matters complicated for the black suit-wearing heroes of the MIB.
The film is ramping up as Will Smith recently signed on to reprise his role as the alien-chasing government agent, Agent J. Tommy Lee Jones will also be back as Agent K but in an undefined capacity as most of the film takes place in the past with Josh Brolin playing a young K.
The story will involve Agent J (Smith) traveling back to the year 1969 to meet a younger version of Tommy Lee Jones' character Agent K (Brolin). Since we're not sure why he has to go back in time, or what dastardly plans Boris has for the planet Earth, we can only speculate that it may have something to do with the historical moon landing which just happened to take place in the year 1969.
Hopefully writer Etan Cohen ("Tropic Thunder") is able to make the series feel fresh and come up with some interesting twists after the lackluster "Men in Black 2." All I know is that Clement's got amazing comedic sensibilities and his work with Bret McKenzie on "Flight of the Conchords" proves that.
Original helmer Barry Sonnenfeld is back in the director's chair for the third film (in 3D), with a May 25, 2012 release date already set.
More news to come! Catch ya' later!
Sources: MTV News, UGO Movie Blog, Screen Rant, First Showing, Rope of Silicon
Megan Fox is No More!
Here's a bit of unexpected - yet awesome - news.According to Deadline Hollywood and Variety, Megan Fox has been axed from "Transformers 3."
That's right, never again will we Fox running in slo-mo with a confused look on her face as to what's happening around her. How will we survive?!
So Paramount won't be bringing Fox back, but that actually wasn't the studio's decision. Apparently it was "ultimately" director Michael Bay's decision, which now makes us wonder if this is retaliation for all those mean comments Fox made about Bay during the release of "Transformers 2" last summer.
If you didn't know, Fox was quoted as saying, "I really wish I could go loose on this one. He’s like Napoleon and he wants to create this insane, infamous mad-man reputation. He wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is." (Head to Entertainment Weekly for the whole blow-by-blow of that rant and even more crazy Megan Fox quotes).
Hmm, I wonder why Bay didn't invite her back for a third round...
So can "Transformers 3" survive with out Megan Fox? While some people might want to see her, I'm sure many fans of the franchise are there for the robots. Most likely Mikaela is in the script that they're currently shooting with, but hell, a little scribble here, a name change there - shouldn't take long for Shia to have a new girlfriend.
In fact, Deadline and Variety both report that the script is being reworked on to give Shia a new love interest. While I don't plan on seeing "Transformers 3" in theaters after the debacle that was the second (I didn't really enjoy the first either and tried giving the franchise a second chance), I'm sure all this will just add to the confused mess that the plot will definitely be.
For some more Megan Fox fun, head to Latino Review to read a spoof Michal Bay letter to Fox about why he isn't bringing her back (it's pretty epic).
BTW - Fox is trying to go around saying it was her decision to leave the franchise (actually not even her, just her reps). This might turn out to be what everyone says so no one's feelings get hurt, but we know the truth. No one wants to to with her, plain and simple.
What are your thoughts on Megan Fox being kicked out of "Transformers 3"?
More news to come! Catch ya' later!
Sources: The Geek Files, Screen Rant, UGO Movie Blog, First Showing
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Movie News Rush 6
"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"
The news - Is this really news anymore? The film is going to be in 3D. Pretty much expected this. But it's going to be shot in 3D, so no crappy post-conversion here.
Deadline Hollywood
UGO Movie Blog
Screen Rant
First Showing
"The Man Who Killed Don Quixote"
The news- Terry Gilliam's long gestating project (10 years in fact) has cast Robert Duvall and Ewan McGregor in the film (which was originally supposed to star Johnny Depp).
Empire
First Showing
Screen Rant
"Immortals"
The news - This film has been moving along steadily since it was first titled "War of the Gods." The film stars Mickey Rourke, Henry Cavill, Freida Pinto, John Hurt, Kellan Lutz and Stephen Dorff. It follows the adventures of Theseus, who leads a battle against imprisoned Titans. "Immortals" will hit theaters in 2D and 3D on November 11, 2011.
Screen Rant
The Geek Files
First Showing
"Colombiana"
The news - Zoe Saldana has some big sequels in the works with the next "Star Trek" and "Avatar" films, but she is also looking to star in this new film written by Luc Besson and directed by Olivier Megaton about a young woman who, after witnessing her parents' murder as a child in Bogota, grows up to be a stone-cold assassin. She works for her uncle as a hitman by day, but her personal time is spent engaging in vigilante murders that she hopes will lead her to her ultimate target: the mobster responsible for her parents' death.
The Hollywood Reporter
First Showing
Latino Review
Screen Rant
"Toy Story 3"
The news- Here is a great featurette on Sunnyside Day Care with some new shots of Ken, Barbie and Lotso. Also has some interesting tidbits from the actors behind the voices.
More news to come! Catch ya' later!
The news - Is this really news anymore? The film is going to be in 3D. Pretty much expected this. But it's going to be shot in 3D, so no crappy post-conversion here.
Deadline Hollywood
UGO Movie Blog
Screen Rant
First Showing
"The Man Who Killed Don Quixote"
The news- Terry Gilliam's long gestating project (10 years in fact) has cast Robert Duvall and Ewan McGregor in the film (which was originally supposed to star Johnny Depp).
Empire
First Showing
Screen Rant
"Immortals"
The news - This film has been moving along steadily since it was first titled "War of the Gods." The film stars Mickey Rourke, Henry Cavill, Freida Pinto, John Hurt, Kellan Lutz and Stephen Dorff. It follows the adventures of Theseus, who leads a battle against imprisoned Titans. "Immortals" will hit theaters in 2D and 3D on November 11, 2011.
Screen Rant
The Geek Files
First Showing
"Colombiana"
The news - Zoe Saldana has some big sequels in the works with the next "Star Trek" and "Avatar" films, but she is also looking to star in this new film written by Luc Besson and directed by Olivier Megaton about a young woman who, after witnessing her parents' murder as a child in Bogota, grows up to be a stone-cold assassin. She works for her uncle as a hitman by day, but her personal time is spent engaging in vigilante murders that she hopes will lead her to her ultimate target: the mobster responsible for her parents' death.
The Hollywood Reporter
First Showing
Latino Review
Screen Rant
"Toy Story 3"
The news- Here is a great featurette on Sunnyside Day Care with some new shots of Ken, Barbie and Lotso. Also has some interesting tidbits from the actors behind the voices.
More news to come! Catch ya' later!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Box Office Results and Weekly Movie News
Movies coming out this week!
Shrek: The Final Chapter - A bored and domesticated Shrek (Myers) pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, but when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away -- where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona (Diaz) have never met -- he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
MacGruber - Ex-special operative MacGruber (Forte) is called back into action to take down his archenemy, Dieter Von Cunth (Kilmer), who's in possession of a nuclear warhead and bent on destroying Washington, D.C.
Movies coming out on DVD and Blu-ray!
Invictus
Valentine's Day
Extraordinary Measures
The Messenger
The Spy Next Door
Box Office results for the weekend!
1 Iron Man 2$53.0 M
2 Robin Hood$37.1 M
3 Letters to Juliet $13.7 M
4 Just Wright$8.5 M
5 How To Train Your Dragon $5.1 M
6 A Nightmare On Elm Street $4.7 M
7 Date Night $4.0 M
8 The Back-Up Plan $2.4 M
9 Furry Vengeance $2.3 M
10 Clash of the Titans $1.2 M
"Iron Man 2" continued to dominate theaters. The film's business dropped almost 60 percent but still made a nice $53 million. So far it has made over $428 million worldwide. But it has a ways to go if it hopes to catch up to the 2010 leader "Alice in Wonderland", which made $980 million dollar worldwide. Even I'm shocked that Alice made almost a billion dollars worldwide (kids and 3D, unstoppable forces - and you know that a sequel is coming).
"Robin Hood" did okay in the domestic box office, coming in 2nd with $37 million. Internationally it did great and has already made over $100 million worldwide.
"Letters to Juliet" did ok with $13.7 million. I didn't bother to see it (and so did many others). Same goes for "Just Wright."
"How to Train Your Dragon" is still flying high in the top ten. It came in 5th with an estimated $5.1 million and has grossed over $415 million worldwide.
The rest of the movies are starting that long walk towards DVD-Land.
Expect "Shrek: The Final Chapter" to probably knock "Iron Man" down a slot or two (kids and 3D again).
More news to come! Catch ya' later!
(Latino Review)
Shrek: The Final Chapter - A bored and domesticated Shrek (Myers) pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, but when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away -- where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona (Diaz) have never met -- he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
MacGruber - Ex-special operative MacGruber (Forte) is called back into action to take down his archenemy, Dieter Von Cunth (Kilmer), who's in possession of a nuclear warhead and bent on destroying Washington, D.C.
Movies coming out on DVD and Blu-ray!
Invictus
Valentine's Day
Extraordinary Measures
The Messenger
The Spy Next Door
Box Office results for the weekend!
1 Iron Man 2$53.0 M
2 Robin Hood$37.1 M
3 Letters to Juliet $13.7 M
4 Just Wright$8.5 M
5 How To Train Your Dragon $5.1 M
6 A Nightmare On Elm Street $4.7 M
7 Date Night $4.0 M
8 The Back-Up Plan $2.4 M
9 Furry Vengeance $2.3 M
10 Clash of the Titans $1.2 M
"Iron Man 2" continued to dominate theaters. The film's business dropped almost 60 percent but still made a nice $53 million. So far it has made over $428 million worldwide. But it has a ways to go if it hopes to catch up to the 2010 leader "Alice in Wonderland", which made $980 million dollar worldwide. Even I'm shocked that Alice made almost a billion dollars worldwide (kids and 3D, unstoppable forces - and you know that a sequel is coming).
"Robin Hood" did okay in the domestic box office, coming in 2nd with $37 million. Internationally it did great and has already made over $100 million worldwide.
"Letters to Juliet" did ok with $13.7 million. I didn't bother to see it (and so did many others). Same goes for "Just Wright."
"How to Train Your Dragon" is still flying high in the top ten. It came in 5th with an estimated $5.1 million and has grossed over $415 million worldwide.
The rest of the movies are starting that long walk towards DVD-Land.
Expect "Shrek: The Final Chapter" to probably knock "Iron Man" down a slot or two (kids and 3D again).
More news to come! Catch ya' later!
(Latino Review)
Two Different '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' Heading to Theaters
After being gone for nearly a week and doing nothing but Rush posts, I'm going to take the time to do a serious post right now.Disney is taking it's "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" remake out of docking for another try after, six months after the studio halted production on the $150 million project.
A new director has been found to replace McG in the form of David Fincher ("Fight Club") and a writer in Scott Z. Burns ("The Bourne Ultimatum"), both of whom are currently in negotiations.
According to THR, The project was reportedly being put together as Disney’s new production head, Sean Bailey, settled into his position under recently appointed chairman, Rich Ross.
The $150 million McG version was set to be an origin story for Captain Nemo and apparently a darker tale – one of the problems that led to it being nixed.
The plot for the Fincher/Burns "20,000 Leagues" is being kept under wraps for the time being (as is the budget, which I imagine won’t be as much as $150 million). It’s not clear if this new version will stick to darker territories but the involvement of Fincher certainly suggests it.
THR says that Fincher wanted "to tackle a four-quadrant tentpole movie" for the first time in his career. Even more exciting, apparently the "20,000 Leagues" that Fincher and Burns are whipping up is being described as visually dazzling, much in the same vein as "Star Wars" or "The Empire Strikes Back."
But wait! There's more!
HeatVision reports that 20th Century Fox is planning its own version of the film, to be produced by Ridley Scott and his brother Tony Scott from a screenplay by "Clash of the Titans" co-writer Travis Beacham.
The Scotts have approached Timur Bekmambetov ("Wanted") about directing the project, which will take things in a more sci-fi direction by being set in the future rather than being a period peice (but the story will follow the same structure).
Jules Verne's classic tale, originally published in 1869, is in the public domain - so anyone can adapt it. So don't expect any lawsuits coming out of this...for now.
More news to come! Catch ya' later!
Sources: First Showing, Screen Rant, The Geek Files
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Movie News Rush 5
"Judge Dredd"
The news - The project on this film reboot is moving forward with director Pete Travis ("Vantage Point," "Endgame") and will be in 3D.
MTV News
Latino Review
The Geek Files
First Showing
"Transformers 3"
The news - You have no idea how happy this makes me. The Twins will not be returning! I hope they explain away their absence by being brutally torn apart by Optimus Prime for being so annoying.
First Showing
Screen Rant
Latino Review
"Captain America" and "The Avengers"
The news - It isn't official, but Marvel and producer Kevin Feige are considering making these films in 3D. Since "Thor" is already in production, it could only be converted to 3D while the former films still have time to be shot in 3D.
Hero Complex
First Showing
The Geek Files
Latino Review
"X-Men: First Class"
The news - Matthew Vaughn (director of "Kick-Ass") is helming the film and Jane Goldman, who helped write the screenplay for "Kick-Ass," has been brought on board to help with this screen play as well. Don't expect "First Class" to be extremely graphic though...
MTV News
UGO Movie Blog
Screen Rant
The Geek Files
"Super 8"
The news - J.J. Abrams newest secret flick is about an alien creature that escapes and probably does some scary stuff. Not much is known about it, but watch the teaser trailer below and see what you think.
The news - The project on this film reboot is moving forward with director Pete Travis ("Vantage Point," "Endgame") and will be in 3D.
MTV News
Latino Review
The Geek Files
First Showing
"Transformers 3"
The news - You have no idea how happy this makes me. The Twins will not be returning! I hope they explain away their absence by being brutally torn apart by Optimus Prime for being so annoying.
First Showing
Screen Rant
Latino Review
"Captain America" and "The Avengers"
The news - It isn't official, but Marvel and producer Kevin Feige are considering making these films in 3D. Since "Thor" is already in production, it could only be converted to 3D while the former films still have time to be shot in 3D.
Hero Complex
First Showing
The Geek Files
Latino Review
"X-Men: First Class"
The news - Matthew Vaughn (director of "Kick-Ass") is helming the film and Jane Goldman, who helped write the screenplay for "Kick-Ass," has been brought on board to help with this screen play as well. Don't expect "First Class" to be extremely graphic though...
MTV News
UGO Movie Blog
Screen Rant
The Geek Files
"Super 8"
The news - J.J. Abrams newest secret flick is about an alien creature that escapes and probably does some scary stuff. Not much is known about it, but watch the teaser trailer below and see what you think.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Box Office Results and Weekly Movie News
Movies coming out this week!
Robin Hood - The story of an expert archer (Crowe) who travels to the town of Nottingham toward the end of the 12th century, where the acts of a despotic sheriff (Macfadyen) and the presence of a beautiful widow (Blanchett) inspire him to assemble a gang of mercenaries bent on raiding the upper class as a way to correct the sheriff's injustices.
Letters to Juliet - A young woman (Seyfried) on vacation in Verona, Italy finds an unanswered "letter to Juliet" -- one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lover's Verona courtyard. Inspired by the volunteers who respond to the notes, she goes on an adventure to unite the author of letter (Redgrave) with her beloved.
Just Wright - A physical therapist (Latifah) falls for the basketball player (Common) she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury, though he's drawn to her best friend (Patton), who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife
Movies coming out on DVD and Blu-ray!
Legion
Daybreakers
Edge of Darkness
Toy Story: Special Edition
The Karate Kid/The Karate Kid Part II: Box Set
M: Criterion Collection
Box Office results for the weekend!
1 Iron Man 2 $134M
2 A Nightmare on Elm Street $9.17M
3 How to Train Your Dragon $6.76M
4 Date Night $5.3M
5 The Back-up Plan $4.34M
6 Furry Vengeance $4M
7 Clash of the Titans $2.31M
8 Death at a Funeral $2.1M
9 The Losers $1.8M
10 Babies $1.58M
Despite a number of so-so reviews, "Iron Man 2" earned $133.6 million in domestic gross its opening weekend, a 35 percent rise over the first film.
It added a further $57.2 million from overseas markets and now has a worldwide total of $327.6million.
The film has had the fifth-highest three-day opening weekend in the US, leaping above "Shrek The Third" to sit below "The Dark Knight" (in top place), "Spider-Man 3," "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."
"Iron Man 2" has also beaten last year's "Star Trek" to claim the 2D IMAX opening weekend record and is already this year's fourth highest-grossing film, according to Box Office Mojo.
The remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" proved no match for Robert Downey Jr's metal-clad crimefighter and plunged by 72 percent. That doesn't bode well for the future of horror, or at the very least expectations are now set.
Other films on the list also made some money, with the documentary "Babies" even making the Top Ten though it only opened in 534 theaters (as compared to "Iron Man 2" in 4,380 theaters).
Will Iron Man take next weekend as well or will men in tights steal the victory and give it to the audience? We'll have to wait and see.
Robin Hood - The story of an expert archer (Crowe) who travels to the town of Nottingham toward the end of the 12th century, where the acts of a despotic sheriff (Macfadyen) and the presence of a beautiful widow (Blanchett) inspire him to assemble a gang of mercenaries bent on raiding the upper class as a way to correct the sheriff's injustices.
Letters to Juliet - A young woman (Seyfried) on vacation in Verona, Italy finds an unanswered "letter to Juliet" -- one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lover's Verona courtyard. Inspired by the volunteers who respond to the notes, she goes on an adventure to unite the author of letter (Redgrave) with her beloved.
Just Wright - A physical therapist (Latifah) falls for the basketball player (Common) she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury, though he's drawn to her best friend (Patton), who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife
Movies coming out on DVD and Blu-ray!
Legion
Daybreakers
Edge of Darkness
Toy Story: Special Edition
The Karate Kid/The Karate Kid Part II: Box Set
M: Criterion Collection
Box Office results for the weekend!
1 Iron Man 2 $134M
2 A Nightmare on Elm Street $9.17M
3 How to Train Your Dragon $6.76M
4 Date Night $5.3M
5 The Back-up Plan $4.34M
6 Furry Vengeance $4M
7 Clash of the Titans $2.31M
8 Death at a Funeral $2.1M
9 The Losers $1.8M
10 Babies $1.58M
Despite a number of so-so reviews, "Iron Man 2" earned $133.6 million in domestic gross its opening weekend, a 35 percent rise over the first film.
It added a further $57.2 million from overseas markets and now has a worldwide total of $327.6million.
The film has had the fifth-highest three-day opening weekend in the US, leaping above "Shrek The Third" to sit below "The Dark Knight" (in top place), "Spider-Man 3," "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."
"Iron Man 2" has also beaten last year's "Star Trek" to claim the 2D IMAX opening weekend record and is already this year's fourth highest-grossing film, according to Box Office Mojo.
The remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" proved no match for Robert Downey Jr's metal-clad crimefighter and plunged by 72 percent. That doesn't bode well for the future of horror, or at the very least expectations are now set.
Other films on the list also made some money, with the documentary "Babies" even making the Top Ten though it only opened in 534 theaters (as compared to "Iron Man 2" in 4,380 theaters).
Will Iron Man take next weekend as well or will men in tights steal the victory and give it to the audience? We'll have to wait and see.
Movie News Rush 4
Man, I really neglected this blog over the weekend. Goon try to do some catching up now, but still as busy as ever (if not more so).
"Men in Black III"
The news - The film will be out May 25, 2012 in 3D with both Will Smith and Tommy Le Jones reprising their roles from the first two films. Josh Brolin is also in talks to play a younger version of Jones' Agent K (so there will be some time travel then).
The Geek Files
First Showing
Screen Rant
MTV News
Latino Review
"Bad Boys 3"
The news- another film franchise starring Will Smith hoping to have a third film is in the works. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has finally opened up about the film and said the script is being worked on.
First Showing
Screen Rant
Coming Soon
"Iron Man 2"
The news- there are plenty of Easter Eggs in "Iron Man 2." See the movie before heading to the link below (spoilers - of course).
Geek Tyrant
"Twilight"
The news- This just gets my goat and shows how obsessed some Twi-tards can be.
According to the Social Security Administration, the name Cullen has shot up 300 spots on the top names for boys. Jacob for a long time has been No. 1 for boys while Isabella has been No. 1 for girls for sometime as well. No words on Edward - but Cullen?
Head to the NY Times to read more of this craziness.
"Inception"
The news - a new trailer is out and it is as confusing as ever. Hopefully the film will be able to explain things so audiences don't leave theaters in a confused mess.
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in an original sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the intimate and infinite world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb’s rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible—inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. This summer, your mind is the scene of the crime
"Men in Black III"
The news - The film will be out May 25, 2012 in 3D with both Will Smith and Tommy Le Jones reprising their roles from the first two films. Josh Brolin is also in talks to play a younger version of Jones' Agent K (so there will be some time travel then).
The Geek Files
First Showing
Screen Rant
MTV News
Latino Review
"Bad Boys 3"
The news- another film franchise starring Will Smith hoping to have a third film is in the works. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has finally opened up about the film and said the script is being worked on.
First Showing
Screen Rant
Coming Soon
"Iron Man 2"
The news- there are plenty of Easter Eggs in "Iron Man 2." See the movie before heading to the link below (spoilers - of course).
Geek Tyrant
"Twilight"
The news- This just gets my goat and shows how obsessed some Twi-tards can be.
According to the Social Security Administration, the name Cullen has shot up 300 spots on the top names for boys. Jacob for a long time has been No. 1 for boys while Isabella has been No. 1 for girls for sometime as well. No words on Edward - but Cullen?
Head to the NY Times to read more of this craziness.
"Inception"
The news - a new trailer is out and it is as confusing as ever. Hopefully the film will be able to explain things so audiences don't leave theaters in a confused mess.
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in an original sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the intimate and infinite world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb’s rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible—inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. This summer, your mind is the scene of the crime
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Movie News Rush 3
I'm starting to think that this Movie News Rush thing may be the only kind of posting on here for some time since I am literally swamped with work until after the first week in June. And it's summer and I'm not in school - so I kind of wish I was back in school. Then I wouldn't be so darn busy (that's kind of twisted).
Release Dates
The news - here are some new release dates for some films I've been talking about on this blog.
"Mission Impossible IV" - December 16, 2011
"Rise of the Apes" - June 24, 2011
"Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D" - July 13th, 2012
Latino Review
The Geek Files
First Showing
Rope of Silicon
"Mission Impossible IV"
The news - while on the subject of the fourth "Mission Impossible" film, Brad Bird has been confirmed as director. Interesting choice since he has never done a live-action film before (he directed "The Iron Giant," "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille."
Rope of Silicon
Screen Rant
Empire
"Captain America: The First Avenger"
The news - besides the title being flipped, another villain has been added. Toby Jones ("The Mist," "W.") will play Arnim Zola, a genetic engineer who created clones and various other monstrosities for the Nazis. He also captured his own mental self, inserting it into a robot, and survived the war.
The Hollywood Reporter
MTV News
Live for Films
First Showing
The Geek Files
"The Green Hornet"
The news - Director Michel Gondry discusses the film's 3D enhancement and how it will be used for something called "Kato-Vision."
First Showing
MTV News
"Shrek: The Final Chapter 3D"
The news - first off, I have no idea when they changed the title of the film from "Shrek Forever After" to "Shrek: The Final Chapter," but whatever. Below is a featurette on the Pied Piper and a new trailer for the film.
Release Dates
The news - here are some new release dates for some films I've been talking about on this blog.
"Mission Impossible IV" - December 16, 2011
"Rise of the Apes" - June 24, 2011
"Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D" - July 13th, 2012
Latino Review
The Geek Files
First Showing
Rope of Silicon
"Mission Impossible IV"
The news - while on the subject of the fourth "Mission Impossible" film, Brad Bird has been confirmed as director. Interesting choice since he has never done a live-action film before (he directed "The Iron Giant," "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille."
Rope of Silicon
Screen Rant
Empire
"Captain America: The First Avenger"
The news - besides the title being flipped, another villain has been added. Toby Jones ("The Mist," "W.") will play Arnim Zola, a genetic engineer who created clones and various other monstrosities for the Nazis. He also captured his own mental self, inserting it into a robot, and survived the war.
The Hollywood Reporter
MTV News
Live for Films
First Showing
The Geek Files
"The Green Hornet"
The news - Director Michel Gondry discusses the film's 3D enhancement and how it will be used for something called "Kato-Vision."
First Showing
MTV News
"Shrek: The Final Chapter 3D"
The news - first off, I have no idea when they changed the title of the film from "Shrek Forever After" to "Shrek: The Final Chapter," but whatever. Below is a featurette on the Pied Piper and a new trailer for the film.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Movie News Rush 2
"Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall"
The news - In a press release for Mark Millar's new magazine venture CLiNT (promoting comic books to a new audience), there was an announcement stating that a sequel was in the works for release in 2012.
First Showing
Screen Rant
The Geek Files
"Power of the Dark Crystal"
The news - A sequel to Jim Henson's 1982 classic "The Dark Crystal" is in the works with "Daybreakers" directors Peter and Michael Spierig at the helm.
Live for Films
First Showing
Rope of Silicon
Latino Review
"Machete"
The news - Robert Rodriguez has released a trailer for "Machete" with a political twist.
First Showing
Latino Review
Screen Rant
The news - In a press release for Mark Millar's new magazine venture CLiNT (promoting comic books to a new audience), there was an announcement stating that a sequel was in the works for release in 2012.
First Showing
Screen Rant
The Geek Files
"Power of the Dark Crystal"
The news - A sequel to Jim Henson's 1982 classic "The Dark Crystal" is in the works with "Daybreakers" directors Peter and Michael Spierig at the helm.
Live for Films
First Showing
Rope of Silicon
Latino Review
"Machete"
The news - Robert Rodriguez has released a trailer for "Machete" with a political twist.
First Showing
Latino Review
Screen Rant
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Movie News Rush
With live being ever so busy now and there being literally 15 minutes out of my day to work on this blog, I've officially decided to call those quick blog post with all the links the Movie News Rush series. Unlike the Movie News Mash (where I mash a few stories into one post), I will just report what s the news and then send you elsewhere on the Internet for the actually story.
Hopefully life will become less busy and I will be able to devote some time to this blog again...
"X-Men: First Class"
The news - "Kick-Ass" director Matthew Vaughn is now officially on board to direct the film for a release date of June 3, 2011.
The Geek Files
Screen Rant
Latino Review
Rope of Silicon
"Cowboys and Aliens"
The news - Sam Rockwell will be joining the already impressive cast of the upcoming alien invasion western.
The Geek Files
Live for Films
Latino Review
First Showing
Screen Rant
MTV News
"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"
The news - Disney is tightening its leash on the fourth "Pirates of the Caribbean" film by lowering the budget and forcing less visual effects and a shorter shooting period.
The Geek Files
Screen Rant
UGO Movie Blog
First Showing
"Nightmare on Elm Street 2"
The news - A sequel to the reboot horror film is in the works with a different director and a third dimension.
Rope of Silicon
Screen Rant
First Showing
"Die Hard 5"
The news - "Die Hard 5" is getting itself a new writer in Skip Woods ("Wolverine," "The A-Team").
Live for Films
Screen Rant
Latino Review
First Showing
"Transformers 3"
The news - Patrick Dempsey is joining the cast for this film, which now includes Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand and Ken Jeong.
First Showing
Latino Review
"Predators"
The news - here is just another character profile, this time focusing on Laurence Fishburne as Noland.
Noland
Hopefully life will become less busy and I will be able to devote some time to this blog again...
"X-Men: First Class"
The news - "Kick-Ass" director Matthew Vaughn is now officially on board to direct the film for a release date of June 3, 2011.
The Geek Files
Screen Rant
Latino Review
Rope of Silicon
"Cowboys and Aliens"
The news - Sam Rockwell will be joining the already impressive cast of the upcoming alien invasion western.
The Geek Files
Live for Films
Latino Review
First Showing
Screen Rant
MTV News
"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"
The news - Disney is tightening its leash on the fourth "Pirates of the Caribbean" film by lowering the budget and forcing less visual effects and a shorter shooting period.
The Geek Files
Screen Rant
UGO Movie Blog
First Showing
"Nightmare on Elm Street 2"
The news - A sequel to the reboot horror film is in the works with a different director and a third dimension.
Rope of Silicon
Screen Rant
First Showing
"Die Hard 5"
The news - "Die Hard 5" is getting itself a new writer in Skip Woods ("Wolverine," "The A-Team").
Live for Films
Screen Rant
Latino Review
First Showing
"Transformers 3"
The news - Patrick Dempsey is joining the cast for this film, which now includes Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand and Ken Jeong.
First Showing
Latino Review
"Predators"
The news - here is just another character profile, this time focusing on Laurence Fishburne as Noland.
Noland
Monday, May 3, 2010
'G.I. Joe 2,' 'The Hobbit' and More
Again - my life is extremely busy and movie news does not take a brake for me. So here is a lowdown on some of the big hits for today and multiple links providing multiple coverage of the news.
"X-Men: First Class"
The news - "Kick-Ass" director Matthew Vaughn might be taking the directing gig for this one after Bryan Singer had to step down.
MTV News
Screen Rant
First Showing
"G.I. Joe 2"
The news - the sequel to last summer's "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" may be hitting theaters summer of 2012 (adding more to the comic films hitting theaters that summer). It might also have less characters.
The Geek Files
Screen Rant
"The Hobbit"
The news - MGM is in bankruptcy and it has already stalled the latest James Bond film, but now "The Hobbit" is getting delayed as well.
Screen Rant
Latino Review
"Zoolander 2"
The news - A sequel to "Zoolander" was first announced in February as actually happening. A sequel was also in the works for another popular comedy, "Anchorman." But that sequel was quickly squashed due to financing issues and the same may be happening to "Zoolander 2."
First Showing
Screen Rant
More news to come! Catch ya' later
"X-Men: First Class"
The news - "Kick-Ass" director Matthew Vaughn might be taking the directing gig for this one after Bryan Singer had to step down.
MTV News
Screen Rant
First Showing
"G.I. Joe 2"
The news - the sequel to last summer's "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" may be hitting theaters summer of 2012 (adding more to the comic films hitting theaters that summer). It might also have less characters.
The Geek Files
Screen Rant
"The Hobbit"
The news - MGM is in bankruptcy and it has already stalled the latest James Bond film, but now "The Hobbit" is getting delayed as well.
Screen Rant
Latino Review
"Zoolander 2"
The news - A sequel to "Zoolander" was first announced in February as actually happening. A sequel was also in the works for another popular comedy, "Anchorman." But that sequel was quickly squashed due to financing issues and the same may be happening to "Zoolander 2."
First Showing
Screen Rant
More news to come! Catch ya' later
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