***Doug Liman’s Space Heist Flick LUNA Gets a Greenlight ***US Trailer for THE GUARD ***Nominations for First Critics’ Choice Television Awards Include MODERN FAMILY, THE WALKING DEAD, GAME OF THRONES and More

Doug Liman’s Space Heist Flick LUNA Gets a Greenlight

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: June 6th, 2011

It appears that Bourne Identity director Doug Liman has settled on his next project. Paramount has finally greenlit the long-in-the-works sci-fi flick Luna as Liman’s follow up to last year’s Fair Game. The director has been trying to get Luna off the ground for awhile, most recently with Jake Gyllenhaal in 2007. While that iteration never took off, Liman started meeting with a number of actors for the film in March. Now, Variety reports that Paramount is putting the finishing touches on a deal that will fast-track the project.
The story centers on a group of renegade scientists who build a spaceship from scratch using spare parts in order to steal an energy source located on the moon, cause apparently that’s where we keep valuable things in the future. It’s like our lock box. Liman and John Hamburg (I Love You Man) co-wrote the script, which has gone through several rewrites. In addition to the previously mentioned Andrew Garfield, Liman has also met with Bradley Cooper and Chris Evans to talk about roles in the film. No offers have been made yet, but expect casting news shortly as the project moves towards production. http://collider.com/doug-liman-luna-bradley-cooper/94982/

US Trailer for THE GUARD

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: June 6th, 2011

Sony Pictures Classics has released the domestic trailer for John Michael McDonagh’s The Guard.  A couple weeks ago, we showed you the international trailer for the film and at the time I speculated that the US trailer would dial back the racial humor.  But it actually included more!  Hooray!  This new trailer does a good job of delivering laughs and hopefully it will entice people to check out this solid small flick that features a winning performance from Brendan Gleeson.
Hit the jump to check out the trailer.  The Guard opens in limited release on July 29th. http://collider.com/the-guard-us-trailer/94969/

Nominations for First Critics’ Choice Television Awards Include MODERN FAMILY, THE WALKING DEAD, GAME OF THRONES and More

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: June 6th, 2011

You may know of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, but now there’s a new branch from that organization with The Broadcast Television Journalists Association, and they’ve just announced their nominations for the first Critics’ Choice Television Awards. Modern Family leads the pack with six nominations, while the dramatic side seems to be dominated by cable series including freshman series Boardwalk Empire, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones and The Killing. Other veteran series like Friday Night Lights, Dexter and Mad Men get plenty of love too. And before fans get upset when they don’t see any respect paid to Breaking Bad, the show was ruled ineligible since the series’ fourth season doesn’t begin until July. On the comedy side of things, kudos to the critics for recognizing the greatness of Louie and Community, both two fantastic comedy series that need more praise.
Reelz Channel will broadcast the awards telecast on June 22nd at 8/7c and will repeat at 11/10c and several more times throughout the week. The live presentation of the awards themselves will stream on VH1.com on June 20th when the awards take place at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Check out the full list of nominees after the jump.
Best Drama Series

Boardwalk Empire

Dexter

Friday Night Lights

Fringe

Game of Thrones

The Good Wife

Justified

The Killing

Mad Men

The Walking Dead

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Steve Buscemi – Boardwalk Empire

Kyle Chandler – Friday Night Lights

Michael C. Hall – Dexter

Jon Hamm – Mad Men

William H. Macy – Shameless

Timothy Olyphant – Justified

Best Actress in a Drama Series

Connie Britton – Friday Night Lights

Mireille Enos – The Killing

Julianna Margulies – The Good Wife

Elisabeth Moss – Mad Men

Katey Sagal – Sons of Anarchy

Anna Torv – Fringe

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Alan Cumming – The Good Wife

Walton Goggins – Justified

Shawn Hatosy – Southland

John Noble – Fringe

Michael Pitt – Boardwalk Empire

John Slattery – Mad Men

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Michelle Forbes – The Killing

Christina Hendricks – Mad Men

Margo Martindale – Justified

Kelly Macdonald – Boardwalk Empire

Archie Panjabi – The Good Wife

Chloë Sevigny – Big Love

Best Reality Series

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Hoarders

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Sister Wives

Undercover Boss

Best Reality Series – Competition

The Amazing Race

American Idol

Dancing with the Stars

Project Runway

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Top Chef

Best Reality Show Host

Tom Bergeron – Dancing with the Stars

Cat Deeley – So You Think You Can Dance

Ty Pennington – Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Mike Rowe – Dirty Jobs

Ryan Seacrest – American Idol

Best Talk Show

Chelsea Lately

The Daily Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The Oprah Winfrey Show

Best Comedy Series

Archer

The Big Bang Theory

Community

Glee

Louie

The Middle

Modern Family

The Office

Parks and Recreation

30 Rock

Best Actor in a Comedy Series

Alec Baldwin – 30 Rock

Steve Carell – The Office

Louis C.K. – Louie

Charlie Day – It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Joel McHale – Community

Jim Parsons – The Big Bang Theory

Best Actress in a Comedy Series

Courteney Cox – Cougar Town

Edie Falco – Nurse Jackie

Tina Fey – 30 Rock

Patricia Heaton – The Middle

Martha Plimpton – Raising Hope

Amy Poehler – Parks and Recreation

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Ty Burrell – Modern Family

Neil Patrick Harris – How I Met Your Mother

Nick Offerman – Parks and Recreation

Ed O’Neill – Modern Family

Danny Pudi – Community

Eric Stonestreet – Modern Family

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Julie Bowen – Modern Family

Jane Krakowski – 30 Rock

Jane Lynch – Glee

Busy Philipps – Cougar Town

Eden Sher – The Middle

Sofía Vergara – Modern Family

http://collider.com/critics-choice-television-awards-nominees/94925/

***2011 MTV Movie Awards - Red Carpet - Arrivals 4

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Beth Littleford

Actress Beth Littleford arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Peter Facinelli

Actor Peter Facinelli arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Tyler Posey

Actor Tyler Posey arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Nikki Reed

Actress Nikki Reed arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Amanda Bynes

Actress Amanda Bynes arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

 

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Brooklyn Decker

Model Brooklyn Decker arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Andrew Garfield

Actor Andrew Garfield arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Nina Dobrev

Actress Nina Dobrev arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Jessica Szohr

Actress Jessica Szohr arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Skyler Samuels

Actress Skyler Samuels arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Gabriella Wilde

Actress Gabriella Wilde arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day

Actors Charlie Day and Jason Bateman arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Elle Fanning

Actress Elle Fanning arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Shaun Robinson

TV personality Shaun Robinson arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

 

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Chris Evans

Actor Chris Evans arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

 

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Skyler Samuels

Actress Skyler Samuels arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Ryan Reynolds

Actor Ryan Reynolds arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2011 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Hailee Steinfeld, Griffi Steinfeld

Actress Hailee Steinfeld (R) and brother Griffin Steinfeld arrive at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California.

( June 4, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/w3dxGgaEc1t/2011+MTV+Movie+Awards+Arrivals

***Andrew Garfield: 'Spider-Man' Filming with Martin Sheen! ***Julia Roberts & Tom Hanks Cover 'W' June 2011 ***Zoe Saldana: 'Colombiana' Trailer! ***Alexander Skarsgard & Kate Bosworth: 'Straw Dogs' Trailer!

Sat, 14 May 2011

Andrew Garfield: 'Spider-Man' Filming with Martin Sheen!

Andrew Garfield gets into character as Peter Parker on the set of The Amazing Spider-Man on Thursday (May 12) in Queens, New York.

The 27-year-old actor was joined by Martin Sheen, who plays Peter’s beloved Uncle Ben in the action flick.

The next day, Andrew was spotted hanging out with friends on the streets of NYC.

Earlier in the week, Andrew filmed scenes with Rhys Ifans, who plays Dr. Curt Connors/The Lizard.

20+ pictures inside of Andrew shooting scenes for The Amazing Spider-Man…  http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/14/andrew-garfield-spider-man-filming-with-martin-sheen/

Sat, 14 May 2011

Julia Roberts & Tom Hanks Cover 'W' June 2011

Tom Hanks holds onto Julia Roberts on the cover of W’s June issue.

Here’s what the Larry Crowne co-stars and real-life BFFs had to share with the mag:

Julia on Tom directing her in the film: “God, no [I wasn't nervous]. We knew each other socially. When I was in Rome, shooting Eat Pray Love, Tom sent me the script and said, ‘Tell me what you think.’ I couldn’t stop smiling when I read it: It’s topical, but very positive.”

Julia on whether she’d ever be a director: “No. I can direct breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I take pride in my kitchen, but I’m not going to direct a movie.”

Tom on writing the role for Julia: “Yes. I had some teachers who looked like Julia. I would see them and think, I love you. So there was never anyone but Julia. Still, even after she said yes, I was the boss. That meant I got to say, ‘You don’t wear this dress, you wear that dress.’ And Julia’s Julia - she can be intimidating [Laughs].”

FYI: Julia is wearing a Dolce&Gabbana silk dress on the cover. She also rocked a Versace gown and a Giorgio Armani corset and skirt for the shoot.

For more of Julia and Tom’s interview, check out WMagazine.com! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/14/julia-roberts-tom-hanks-cover-w-june-2011/

Sat, 14 May 2011

Zoe Saldana: 'Colombiana' Trailer!

Check out the trailer for Zoe Saldana’s newest movie, Colombiana!

The 32-year-old actress stars opposite Michael Vartan in the film, due out on September 2.

Here’s the synopsis: A young woman grows up to be a stone-cold assassin after witnessing her parents’ murder as a child in Bogota. 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. http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/14/zoe-saldana-colombiana-trailer/

Sat, 14 May 2011

Alexander Skarsgard & Kate Bosworth: 'Straw Dogs' Trailer!

Check out the trailer for Alexander Skarsgard, Kate Bosworth, and James Marsden’s new film, Straw Dogs!

Synopsis: “L.A. screenwriter David Sumner (Marsden) relocates with his wife (Bosworth) to her hometown in the deep South. There, while tensions build between them, a brewing conflict with locals becomes a threat to them both.”

Alex, who met Kate on the set of the thriller, takes on the role of her boyfriend from high school.

The film, out September 16, also includes Entourage’s Rhys Coiro and is a remake of the 1971 film starring Dustin Hoffman.

WILL YOU WATCH Alex, Kate, and James in Straw Dogs? http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/14/alexander-skarsgard-kate-bosworth-straw-dogs-trailer/

**Rachel McAdams Covers 'Elle' June 2011 **Andrew Garfield walks around the set of "The Amazing Spiderman" **Keira Knightley appearance on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"

Mon, 09 May 2011

Rachel McAdams Covers 'Elle' June 2011

Rachel McAdams strikes a pose on the cover of Elle’s June issue.
Here’s what the 32-year-old actress had to share with the mag:
On working with Owen Wilson in Midnight in Paris: “It’s definitely a different dynamic from the last time we were together [in Wedding Crashers]. It wasn’t as fun being mean. I love that [director] Woody [Allen] likes good guys to be good guys and bad guys to be bad guys. Owen seemed to respond really well when I was a really bad guy.”
On being a romantic: “I am. When Billie Holiday comes on, I can’t help but be transported—and I’m sure it wasn’t as romantic then at all - but that’s the wonderful part of my job: dressing up and walking down the street in New York or Toronto, pretending I’m in the ’40s.”
On her expectations for relationships: “You grow up and you assume that everyone is like that, and you quickly realize that they’re not, and then you have those days when you wonder if you’re going to find it for yourself. It’s such a hard thing to find. I think it was more that realization that rocked me.”
For more of Rachel’s interview, check out Elle.com! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/09/rachel-mcadams-covers-elle-june-2011/



Andrew Garfield walks around the set of "The Amazing Spiderman"

 

Andrew Garfield walks around the set of "The Amazing Spiderman"

In This Photo: Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield snacks on an apple as he walks around the set of "The Amazing Spiderman.

( May 9, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/FWaWTr_jsY8/Andrew+Garfield+walks+around+set+Amazing+Spiderman



Keira Knightley stops to sign some autographs and pose for pictures before an appearance on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"

 

Keira Knightley stops to sign some autographs and pose for pictures before an appearance on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"

In This Photo: Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley stops to sign some autographs and pose for pictures before an appearance on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart".

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/b0vzhMqO0bQ/Keira+Knightley+stops+sign+autographs+pose

**Andrew Garfield: On Set with Spidey! **Penelope Cruz: 'Pirates' Premiere Perfection **Johnny Depp: 'Pirates' Premiere at Disneyland! **Mila Kunis: Holding Hands with Mark Wahlberg for their new movie Ted **Daniel Craig & Rooney Mara: 'Tattoo' Twosome in Sweden

Sun, 08 May 2011

Andrew Garfield: On Set with Spidey!

Andrew Garfield chills out on the roof of his fictional house while filming the newest Spider-Man flick on Saturday (May 7) in New York City.

The 27-year-old actor, who plays Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the upcoming film, The Amazing Spider-Man, kept it cool between takes.

The day before, Andrew took a break from filming to catch up with friend and The Social Network co-star Jesse Eisenberg. The two checked out some stores in SoHo together.

Be sure to check out Andrew in The Amazing Spider-Man, set to be released in 2012. http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/08/andrew-garfield-on-set-with-spidey/

Sun, 08 May 2011

Penelope Cruz: 'Pirates' Premiere Perfection

Penelope Cruz stuns the crowd at the premiere for Walt Disney Pictures’ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, held at Disneyland on Saturday (May 7) in Anaheim, Calif.
The 37-year-old Spanish actress sprarkled in Chopard jewelry and a midnight off-the-shoulder custom gown from Marchesa with embroidered feather and jet crystal detail.
Penelope has been busy promoting the fourth installment of the Pirates franchise. Earlier this week, she visited the set of Live with Regis and Kelly to talk about the film, and even signed autographs after the show ended!

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/08/penelope-cruz-pirates-premiere-perfection/

Sun, 08 May 2011

Johnny Depp: 'Pirates' Premiere at Disneyland!

Johnny Depp hits the red carpet at the premiere of his new movie, Walt Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, held at Disneyland on Saturday (May 7) in Anaheim, Calif.
The 47-year-old actor reprises his role as the rogue pirate Jack Sparrow, along with a supporting cast including Penelope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush, and Judi Dench.
Disney recently announced that proceeds from the world premiere of Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/08/johnny-depp-pirates-premiere/

Sat, 07 May 2011

Mila Kunis: Holding Hands with Mark Wahlberg!

Mila Kunis braves the cold with Mark Wahlberg to shoot a date night scene for their new movie Ted on Thursday (May 5) in Swampscott, Mass.

Ted is about a man whose teddy bear comes to life as the result of a childhood wish.
Seth MacFarlane is directing and Mila plays Mark’s love interest.

Last week at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner, Mila joked with reporters that she would flirt her way in to meet President Obama!

10+ pictures inside of Mila and Mark shooting for Ted…  http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/07/mila-kunis-hands-mark-wahlberg/

Sat, 07 May 2011

Daniel Craig & Rooney Mara: 'Tattoo' Twosome in Sweden

Daniel Craig and co-star Rooney Mara get back to work on their new film, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, on Friday (May 6), in Stockholm, Sweden.
Rooney, 26, got into her character, Lisbeth Salander, with a cropped jet black hairdo and an all black wardrobe while shooting a motorcycle scene.
Daniel, meanwhile, was spotted in a pair of jeans and a black coat around the film’s set, which was sprayed with artificial snow to make it look like winter.
The 43-year-old British actor will also be lending his voice to the BBC Earth Films feature One Life.
Daniel will narrate the natural history documentary, which captures the Darwinian struggle for survival, highlighting the connection between human and animals, Variety reports.http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/07/daniel-craig-rooney-mara-tattoo-twosome-in-sweden/

**Mandy Moore: 'Swinging with the Finkels' Trailer! **Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield on the Set of "The Amazing Spider-Man"

Sat, 30 April 2011

Mandy Moore: 'Swinging with the Finkels' Trailer!

Check out the trailer for Mandy Moore’s new movie, Swinging with the Finkels!
The 27-year-old actress stars in the story of a suburban couple that decides to shake up their marriage by “swinging” with another couple.
Also starring in the movie are Martin Freeman, Melissa George, and Jerry Stiller!
FYI: The trailer depicts adult situations and is not safe for work.
For more from the film, out June 17, connect with Swinging with the Finkels on Facebook!

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/30/mandy-moore-swinging-with-the-finkels-trailer/




Emma Stone Leaves the Set of "The Amazing Spider-Man"

Emma Stone Leaves the Set of "The Amazing Spider-Man"

Actress Emma Stone leaves the set of "The Amazing Spider-Man" in Midtown New York City. She is playing the character Gwen Stacey.

( April 30, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/hK9bdFFrH_7/Emma+Stone+Leaves+Set+Amazing+Spider+Man



Emma Stone Films "The Amazing Spider-Man"

Emma Stone Films "The Amazing Spider-Man"

Actress Emma Stone on set in New York filming "The Amazing Spider-Man". Emma, who is playing Gwen Stacy in the film, looked serious on set.

( April 30, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

Emma Stone Films "The Amazing Spider-Man"

Actor Andrew Garfield on set in New York filming "The Amazing Spider-Man". Andrew, who is playing "Spider-Man", looked relaxed between takes of the action film.

( April 30, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/hazz7Dy0VpQ/Emma+Stone+Films+Amazing+Spider+Man

**Brian Koppelman and David Levien Scripting NATIONAL TREASURE 3; Ready to Helm CITY OF THE SUN **Alan Paul’s Memoir BIG IN CHINA Optioned for Ivan Reitman to Direct **Doug Liman Approaches Andrew Garfield, Chris Pine, Emile Hirsch, Megan Fox, Olivia Wilde, Rachel McAdams, Eva Mendes, Zoe Saldana for Moon Movie

Brian Koppelman and David Levien Scripting NATIONAL TREASURE 3; Ready to Helm CITY OF THE SUN
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 22nd, 2011
Screenwriters Brian Koppelman and David Levien (Ocean’s Thirteen) recently revealed that they are hard at work on the script for National Treasure 3. The previous two installments of the franchise were written by Cormac and Marianne Wibberly, but the duo decided not to return for a third installment. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer stated last year that National Treasure 3 was in the works but nothing further was heard until now.


Director Jon Turteltaub, who helmed the previous two Treasure films, recently signed on to direct the romantic comedy Unreasonable Doubt, but one would assume that he will be behind the camera when National Treasure 3 rolls. In an interview with Done Deal Pro (via Bleeding Cool), Koppelman and Levien also revelaed that they recently completed their adaptation of Levien’s novel City of the Sun which they plan to direct. Hit the jump for more, including a synopsis of the novel.
....... http://collider.com/brian-koppelman-david-levien-national-treasure-3/81937/

 



Alan Paul’s Memoir BIG IN CHINA Optioned for Ivan Reitman to Direct
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 22nd, 2011
Journalist Alan Paul’s memoir Big in China, chronicling his adventures in Beijing, has been optioned by Montecito Pictures as a possible directing vehicle for Ivan Reitman (No Strings Attached). While Reitman isn’t completely attached to the film just yet, THR reports that the project is currently out to writers, after which Reitman will probably decide if he wants to direct.


A stay-at-home dad, Paul picked up guitar while in Beijing and started a blues band. The memoir examines the East-West disconnect and captures a nation struggling to modernize. Hit the jump for a synopsis of the book.
...... http://collider.com/big-in-china-ivan-reitman/81948/





 

Doug Liman Approaches Andrew Garfield, Chris Pine, Emile Hirsch, Megan Fox, Olivia Wilde, Rachel McAdams, Eva Mendes, Zoe Saldana for Moon Movie
by Brendan Bettinger Posted: March 22nd, 2011
Doug Liman first set up Luna with Jake Gyllenhaal at DreamWorks in 2007, then with Paramount, then put it on hold for a couple years to direct Jumper and Fair Game. Liman was actively working on a Three Musketeers adaptation before Paul W.S. Anderson beat him to the punch. So he turned his attention to All You Need Is Kill, a spec sci-fi script with plenty of heat behind it. However, All You Need Is Kill has reportedly lost steam, and Liman has returned his focus to Luna (now “Untitled Moon Project”). But Gyllenhaal has since moved on, so Liman is meeting with a bevy of young Hollywood stars to fill the role. Heat Vision indicates the director has already spoken with Rosario Dawson, Megan Fox, Rachel McAdams, Eva Mendes, Zoe Saldana, Olivia Wilde, Andrew Garfield, Emile Hirsch, and Chris Pine, and plans to meet with more names in the coming week.


Details on the project after the break.
........... http://collider.com/andrew-garfield-chris-pine-megan-fox-moon-movie/81959/

**AKIRA Shortlist: Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, James McAvoy, Garrett Hedlund, Michael Fassbender, Chris Pine, Justin Timberlake, Joaquin Phoenix **Michael C. Hall and Sarah Silverman Interview PEEP WORLD

Michael C. Hall and Sarah Silverman Interview PEEP WORLD
by Christina Radish Posted: March 21st, 2011
In the comedy Peep World, four siblings come together on the day of the 70th birthday party of family patriarch Henry (Ron Rifkin), to deal with the ramifications of a novel that was written by the youngest sibling, Nathan (Ben Schwartz), who has exposed the family’s most intimate secrets by publishing it. To make matters even worse, the floundering Jack (Michael C. Hall), struggling actress Cheri (Sarah Silverman) and black sheep Joel (Rainn Wilson) must all deal with the horribly unflattering versions of themselves that are now being portrayed in the film adaptation of their lives.


At the film’s press day, co-stars Michael C. Hall and Sarah Silverman talked about what drew them to these roles, dealing with family secrets, and getting to improvise on set. Sarah also talked about her upcoming role in Take This Waltz, written and directed by Sarah Polley and starring Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen, and Michael said he begins shooting Season 6 of Dexter in May. Check out what they had to say after the jump:
....read more; http://collider.com/michael-c-hall-and-sarah-silverman-interview-peep-world/80633/

 



AKIRA Shortlist: Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, James McAvoy, Garrett Hedlund, Michael Fassbender, Chris Pine, Justin Timberlake, Joaquin Phoenix
by Brendan Bettinger Posted: March 21st, 2011
The live-action remake of Akira is on its way, folks, thanks in large part to the pen of Steve Kloves (the Harry Potter series). Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures are reportedly very pleased with Kloves’ rewrite and eager to get Akira in front of cameras in August. Recent casting rumors have been all over the place for the teenage main characters Kaneda and Tetsuo: from Zac Efron (23) to James Franco (32) to Brad Pitt (47). The implication has been that the studio is seeking a “massive star” to anchor the film, which apparently leads to some leeway in the agery. Deadline lists the actors that have received a script from the studio:




•For Tetsuo: Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, James McAvoy
•For Kaneda: Garrett Hedlund, Michael Fassbender, Chris Pine, Justin Timberlake, Joaquin Phoenix


The Hughes brothers (Book of Eli) are on board to direct Akira, which adapts Katsuhiro Otomo’s 6-volume manga. The plan is to make two films, each of which covers three books in the series, as producer Andrew Lazar told us last summer. Hit the jump for more information on the project and background on the story.
....read more; http://collider.com/akira-robert-pattinson-justin-timberlake-chris-pine/81734/

**Liam Neeson and Rutger Hauer on "The Dark Knight Rises" **"Hitman" Director Wants to Helm "Daredevil" Reboot **Poster: Sam Worthington's "The Fields" Thriller **Update: Only Three Actors Returning for "GI Joe" Sequel **Ewan McGregor And Andrew Garfield Making Bank Robberies The New Vampires

"Hitman" Director Wants to Helm "Daredevil" Reboot

Posted: March 6th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

While promoting his new "The Divide" film, director Xavier Gens (Hitman) revealed that he would love the chance to helm 20th Century Fox's reboot of "Daredevil."

"If I make a 'Daredevil' movie, I would go in a completely different direction," he explained. "My vision of the character is much more a drama. For me it's important to include the origin of the character like in Richard Donner's 'Superman.' We saw him slowly become a superhero, but I think it's important to take time and stay realistic. It's also very important to let the director make his own vision of the character, not make a studio movie. 'The Dark Knight' is totally the vision of Nolan."

When asked who he would like to star in his movie, Gens replied: "For Daredevil I think Sam Worthington could be great and intense for this character. The villain depends on the story."

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Liam Neeson and Rutger Hauer on "The Dark Knight Rises"

Posted: March 5th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

We recently heard that "The Dark Knight Rises" may revolve around Batman and Catwoman taking on The League of Shadows, which is headed by Talia Al'Ghul. So does this mean that there's a chance that Liam Neeson may return as Ra's Al Ghul?

"In the comic books, Ra's Al Ghul goes into a life bath of some sort and immerses himself to become immortal," he said. "But no-one's approached me with an offer. I'd like to if it happens."

Rutger Hauer was also asked if he would return as the CEO of Wayne Enterprises. "I think not. I would have heard about it," he replied.

Source: DigitalSpy, EW


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Poster: Sam Worthington's "The Fields" Thriller

Posted: March 5th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff,

Today we have a promo poster for the upcoming "The Fields" crime thriller, starring Sam Worthington (Avatar), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen) and Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass). Check it out below.

In the film Morgan stars as a detective transplanted from New York while Worthington portrays a local investigator probing a series of unsolved murders in industrial wastelands surrounding Gulf Coast refineries, where as many as 70 bodies have turned up over the past two decades. Together they wage a war against the unknown assailants.

"The Fields" is directed by Ami Canaan Mann, daughter of Michael Mann (Heat). It is written by former DEA agent Donald F. Ferrarone and is set to hit theaters on July 16th.

Poster: (click to enlarge)



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Update: Only Three Actors Returning for "GI Joe" Sequel

Posted: March 4th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

We recently heard that Paramount Pictures decided to hire "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" director John Chu to direct their "GI Joe" sequel. Now comes word that most of the cast won't be returning.

Rachel Nichols, who played Scarlett in the first movie, posted the following on her Twitter account: "'GI Joe 2' News Flash: The only characters to return in the Jon Chu-directed sequel will be Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, and Duke."

So that means that Ray Park, Byung-hun Lee and Channing Tatum will all be back, but it sounds like even Nichols herself won't have a part in the sequel, which will begin filming this summer.

Update: Paramount Pictures has just announced that "GI Joe 2" will hit theaters on August 10th, 2012.

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Ewan McGregor And Andrew Garfield Making Bank Robberies The New Vampires

published: 2011-03-05 10:29:17 Author: Will LeBlanc
Hollywood is driven by trends. Be it vampires or ensemble rom-coms or superhero movies, there are patterns in the business and two upcoming films are hoping to break the mold a little bit by returning the classic bank robber movie back to the forefront of American cinema, so says the LA Times.

The Robber, a German film released only last year, will be adapted for American audiences and could potentially star one of young Hollywood’s biggest up and comers Andrew Garfield. Of course, we as Americans can already see this movie simply by renting it, but I guess since we’re too lazy to read a movie they’ll spend $50 million remaking it for us.

The film follows athlete Johann Retenberger who starts robbing banks as a hobby to fulfill his need for an adrenaline rush. The original focused more on the mystery behind the real life character, omitting personal details of his life that producer Laura Ziskin will include in the American version. Garfield has expressed interest in playing the lead and with Ziskin, who is also producing Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man, the pairing is likely to take place.

Robber is still in its infancy as producers are on the hunt for writers to take on the project.

The second movie looking to make bank robbery cool again, titled Electric Slide, will examine another real life bank robber, except this time it will be Southern Californian Eddie Dodson. Dodson’s story takes place in the 80’s when he began robbing banks for the money to support his drug habits as well as his antique shop on Melrose Ave.

Slide has been in development for ages but has just never found the right producer to get it to the screen. Currently, Blue Valentine producer Jamie Patricof, has the job who, according to the LA Times, often makes good on getting problem projects to theaters. With a name like Ewan MacGregor on board to play the lead though, they shouldn’t run into much more trouble.

Of course while it’s true that bank robbery moviesare few and far between and that the more recent among them haven’t really been about the robbery itself, but about the people’s stories surrounding the heist, but that doesn’t make them any less robbery films. The Town and Inside Man are two great recent examples, then of course there's Heat whose bank robbery sequence sparks one of the greatest shootouts ever filmed, but their main focus is elsewhere. Robber and Slide seem to be hoping to return Hollywood to Bonnie and Clyde era, when heist flicks were about the heist.

Stay tuned for more news as this trend picks up steam in the Hollywood hills. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Ewan-McGregor-And-Andrew-Garfield-Making-Bank-Robberies-The-New-Vampires-23505.html

***Malin Akerman in Negotiations to Star in MEDALLION with Nicolas Cage *** Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Leo, and Tracy Morgan Are PREDISPOSED ***New Images of Andrew Garfield on the Set of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

Malin Akerman in Negotiations to Star in MEDALLION with Nicolas Cage

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 28th, 2011

Nicolas Cage is starring in yet another action film, and it looks like Malin Akerman will be along for the ride. Akerman is in negotiations to take on the female lead in Medallion, from director Simon West (When a Stranger Calls). The Taken-esque story centers on “a former master thief (Cage), who has only a few hours to find his daughter when she is kidnapped and locked in the trunk of a New York medallion taxi cab.”
Heat Vision reports that Akerman will star as Cage’s former girlfriend/bankrobber who, of course, teams up with Cage to help him find his daughter. David Guggenheim (Safe House) wrote the script, while McG is producing, sigh. West and Cage previously teamed up for the fantastically ridiculous Con Air, and one can only hope that working together on this project will get the ball rolling on that Con Air sequel that West wants to do. Akerman recently replaced Lindsay Lohan in the Linda Lovelace biopic Inferno.
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New Images of Andrew Garfield on the Set of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

by Jason Barr    Posted: February 28th, 2011

Several new images of Andrew Garfield on the set of Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man have popped up online. The images feature the wall-crawler in what looks to be a stand-off situation as well as a half-suited Garfield apparently taking tips on how to point a gun at a grounded opponent. All right, so that is probably a little out of character for Spidey. In any case, you can hit the jump to check out the images.

In addition to Garfield, The Amazing Spider-Man also stars Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Sally Field, and Denis Leary. The film hits 3D theaters on July 3, 2012.

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Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Leo, and Tracy Morgan Are PREDISPOSED

by Jason Barr    Posted: February 28th, 2011

Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network), Oscar winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter), and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan have reportedly signed on to star in the indie comedy Predisposed. According to Vulture, the trio will play a Julliard-hopeful, his drug-addicted mother, and said mother’s drug dealer, Sprinkles, respectively. Predisposed will be directed by Oscar nominated scribe/co-writer Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia) with Philip Dorling sharing co-writing credit as well. Briefly, the comedy will center on the dysfunctional relationship between Eisenberg and Leo’s mother and son pair. The story is set on a day in which the son is interviewing for Julliard while his mother is busy feuding with her drug-dealer/checking herself into rehab while intoxicated so as to overcome her lack of health insurance.

Leo should be well prepared for her role as Eisenberg’s junkie mom as she made the same turn when Predisposed screened at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival as a short directed by the aforementioned Philip Dorling. Shooting on this promising feature length version of Predisposed is set to begin this summer.

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