***Poster: "The Iceman" with Michael Shannon, James Franco and Benicio Del Toro ***"Red" Sequel Already Has a Script ***World War Z Zombie Set Photos

Poster: "The Iceman" with Michael Shannon, James Franco and Benicio Del Toro

Posted: July 3rd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff









Today we have the poster for "The Iceman," which is based on the true story of Richard "The Ice Man" Kuklinski and stars James Franco, Michael Shannon, and Benicio Del Toro.


The story revolves around Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon), a notorious mob contract killer and loving family man. He earned his nick-name by freezing the bodies of his victims, disguising the time of death and throwing police off-track. He was a man who used his tendencies toward violence and detachment from consequence to create an idyllic family life. His family and neighbors believed he was an average businessman, having no idea about his deadly alternate life. Kuklinski killed over one hundred people during his life. He never felt remorse for anything he had done, except hurting his family.


Del Toro co-stars as Kuklinski's employer, the notorious mobster Roy Demeo, and Franco plays his mentor assassin known as Mr. Softee.





Poster: (click to enlarge)


Source: WorstPreviews.com












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"Red" Sequel Already Has a Script

Posted: July 3rd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff






During the premiere of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," MTV caught up with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who confirmed that a sequel to "Red" is in the works.


"We're trying to put it together," he said. "We just got a script and it's really good. We're all just now discussing how to put it all back together again."


The first film stars Helen Mirren, Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, and Morgan Freeman. Di Bonaventura says the plan is to bring back the same cast as well as add some new faces.


"I think the audience would be disappointed if we didn't bring back the crew, but we've got to freshen the crew," he explained. "We'll bring in one or two characters that'll play a really big part — maybe three, but definitely one or two."


Source: MTV







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World War Z Zombie Set Photos

Jul 3, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

World War Z is currently in production in Malta, working towards a 2012 release date. New photos from the set have arrived, which feature our first look at the zombies in this adaptation, along with star Brad Pitt. Click on the photos below to access our growing gallery.



http://www.movieweb.com/news/world-war-z-zombie-set-photos

Dark Shadows Set Photos Featuring Collinwood Manor!

Jul 3, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Dark Shadows started shooting at the end of May, and now we have the first glimpse of the set. New photos from the Bourne Wood U.K. set feature the first look at Collinwood Manor, the residence of Johnny Depp's Barnabas Collins. Click on the photos below for your first glimpse at this set.


http://www.movieweb.com/news/dark-shadows-set-photos-featuring-collinwood-manor




 

**Chris Evans: Filming in Times Square with Samuel L. Jackson! **Emma Stone: 'The Help' Trailer! **Natalie Portman & Benjamin Millepied Head to the Hamptons **Eduardo Noriega attends the premiere of "Blackthorn" **Benicio del Toro the benefit screening of "The Naked Island"

Sun, 24 April 2011

Chris Evans: Filming in Times Square with Samuel L. Jackson!

Chris Evans films scenes on Saturday (April 23) in New York City’s Times Square.

The 29-year-old actor worked with Samuel L. Jackson, who plays Nick Fury in several Marvel films!

It’s not clear whether Chris and Sam were filming a post-credits scene for Captain America: The First Avenger or already working on The Avengers.

Captain America: The First Avenger will hit the big screen in 3D on July 22.

15+ pictures inside of Chris Evans and Samuel L. Jackson filming in Times Square… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/24/chris-evans-filming-in-times-square-with-samuel-l-jackson/

Sun, 24 April 2011

Emma Stone: 'The Help' Trailer!

Check out the trailer for Emma Stone’s upcoming film, The Help!

Synopsis: Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter (Stone) is a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer and decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen (Viola Davis), Skeeter’s best friend’s housekeeper, is the first to open up and soon more women come forward to tell their stories. Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before everyone in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they get caught up in the changing times.

The drama, which also stars Bryce Dallas Howard and Allison Janney, hits theaters August 12!

Also pictured: Emma going for a walk with a pal on Friday (April 22) in Los Angeles.

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Fri, 22 April 2011

Natalie Portman & Benjamin Millepied Head to the Hamptons

Natalie Portman and fiance Benjamin Millepied leave a restaurant on Friday (April 22) in East Hampton, NY.

The 29-year-old Oscar winner covered up her huge baby bump in a navy blue sweater paired with jeans.

Natalie’s Thor co-star Chris Hemsworth recently shared that he thinks Nat will be an “incredible” mother.

“She’s wanted to have kids, I’m sure, for a long time, and is a lovely, caring human being and ticks all the boxes, so she’ll be great,” he told E.T.

As for their steamy scenes in the upcoming action flick, Chris said “you have to laugh at it. On one hand there’s intimacy, but you’re also in front of 50 people and there’s some camera pointing at you, so it’s kind of not intimate.” http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/22/natalie-portman-hamptons-with-benjamin-millepied/

Premiere Of "Blackthorn" At The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival

Actor Eduardo Noriega attends the premiere of "Blackthorn" during the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival at SVA Theater on April 23, 2011 in New York City.

( April 22, 2011 - Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images North America)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/XjSIroWduLi/Premiere+Blackthorn+2011+Tribeca+Film+Festival

"The Naked Island" Benefit Screening

Actor Benicio del Toro the benefit screening of "The Naked Island" at BAM Rose Cinemas on April 22, 2011 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

( April 21, 2011 - Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images North America)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/mSOFY1syTaH/Naked+Island+Benefit+Screening

**Benicio del Toro & Kimberly Stewart: Expecting a Baby! **Sarah Jessica Parker: Playground with Marion & Tabitha! **Tori Spelling: Pregnant with Third Child! **Reese Witherspoon Covers 'Vogue' May 2011

Mon, 11 April 2011

Sarah Jessica Parker: Playground with Marion & Tabitha!

Sarah Jessica Parker takes her twin daughters Marion and Tabitha for an afternoon at the park on Saturday (April 9) in New York City.
The 46-year-old actress treated the girls to crispy mango treats from a health store in the Village they stopped at before going to the playground.
Earlier in the week, Sarah filmed scenes for upcoming movie New Year’s Eve with her younger co-stars Abigail Breslin and Jake T. Austin.
25+ pictures inside of Sarah Jessica Parker at the playground… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/11/sarah-jessica-parker-playground-with-marion-tabitha/

Mon, 11 April 2011

Reese Witherspoon Covers 'Vogue' May 2011

Reese Witherspoon graces the cover of Vogue magazine’s May 2011 issue, on newsstands Tuesday (April 19)!
Here’s what the 35-year-old Water for Elephants actress had to share:
On her husband, Jim Toth: “He’s wonderful,” she says, beaming. “He’s just a really great guy, and I feel really lucky. It’s so cute: Over the holidays I was at a department store in L.A. with my friends, and these three women from Oklahoma came up to me, and they said” - she lays on a thick Southern drawl -“‘Reese. We are so happy for yeeew. We liiike this guy for yeeew.’ And I said, ‘You do?!’ ‘Yes, ma’am. We think he is a niiice man. We think he is going to treat you well and be good to yeeew.’ I was like, ‘Really?’ So sweet! And I told them my mother likes him very much, too.”
On being in a good place in her life: “I mean . . . it sort of indicates that at other times I was not in a good place. Which is true. I have had my share of heartbreak. But I think your friends really know when you are at your happiest. Even though I am nervous and excited and all those things people feel when they are about to get married, I think I am mostly very calm right now. Usually, I’m a little bit of a squirrel. I have a squirrelly energy.”
Co-star Robert Pattinson, on Reese: “In terms of public perception, she’s thought of as America’s Sweetheart. And she kind of is in a lot of ways. But I think that she’s a lot bawdier than that, a lot more raucous. It did actually shock me to see that. She’s tough. You wouldn’t want to get into an argument with her at all. You can always tell that she will be incredibly nice to anyone who’s not an idiot, but it’s always very clear that there’s a line you really shouldn’t cross.”  http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/11/reese-witherspoon-covers-vogue-may-2011/

Mon, 11 April 2011

Tori Spelling: Pregnant with Third Child!

Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott are expanding their family!
The couple will welcome their third child in the fall, she announced on her Twitter page.
“I know there’s been a lot of speculation, so I wanted everyone to hear from me… Its official…Dean & I are PREGNANT!!!!” Tori, 37, tweeted.
Tori and Dean are already parents to their 4-year-old son Liam and 2-year-old daughter Stella.
Congrats to the couple!! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/11/tori-spelling-pregnant-with-third-child/

Mon, 11 April 2011

Benicio del Toro & Kimberly Stewart: Expecting a Baby!

Benicio del Toro and Kimberly Stewart will soon be parents!
“Kimberly is pregnant. Benicio is the father and is very supportive,” his rep told Life & Style.
“Although they are not a couple, they are looking forward to the arrival of the baby,” the rep added.
This will be the first child for both Kimberly, 31, whose father is singer Rod Stewart, and Benicio, 44. http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/11/benicio-del-toro-kimberly-stewart-expecting-a-baby/

CELEB LOOKALIKES

William Shatner - Ryan O'Neal


Gabriel Aubry -Josh Holloway


Brad Pitt-Benicio Del Toro,



Brad Pitt, Robert Redford



Renee Zellweger, Ellen Pompeo



Cate Blanchett, Anna Torv

**Jerry Stahl to Write THE THIN MAN Remake Starring Johnny Depp **Benicio Del Toro in Talks to Join Oliver Stone’s SAVAGES **3 Clips from SCREAM 4

Jerry Stahl to Write THE THIN MAN Remake Starring Johnny Depp
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 22nd, 2011
Screenwriter/author Jerry Stahl (Bad Boys II) has been tapped to pen the screenplay for the remake of The Thin Man starring Johnny Depp. Rob Marshall (Chicago), who recently teamed with Depp on Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, is in negotiations to direct the flick. The Thin Man centers on private detective-turned-socialite Nick Charles and his charming wife Nora as they’re drawn into investigating a murder. The 1934 film was itself adapted from the novel by Dashiell Hammett.


Heat Vision reports that Depp will produce the film with his Infinitum Nihil partner Christi Dembrowski. Warner Bros. was taking their time in finding the right screenwriter who could contemporize the story without altering the period setting. Depp is currently getting ready to film Dark Shadows for director Tim Burton, and is also attached to The Lone Ranger with Rango director Gore Verbinski at the helm.
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http://collider.com/jerry-stahl-thin-man/81898/






Benicio Del Toro in Talks to Join Oliver Stone’s SAVAGES
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 22nd, 2011
Director Oliver Stone seems to be rounding out the cast for his upcoming adaptation of Don Winslow’s novel Savages. Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass) and Taylor Kitsch (TV’s Friday Night Lights) are set to play two pot-growers whose shared girlfriend is kidnapped by a Mexican drug cartel demanding that they grow exclusively for them. Now Deadline reports that Benicio Del Toro is in talks to take on the role of the leader of the drug cartel and villain of the film.


Salma Hayek is also in discussions with Stone to play the matriarch of the cartel that becomes maternal to the boys’ kidnapped girlfriend Ophelia. Jennifer Lawrence was originally in talks to portray Ophelia, but her casting in The Hunger Games prevented her from taking the role. Stone is said to be “casting a wide net” to look for actresses to take on the leading female role. The script is currently being honed by Stone, Winslow and Shane Salerno (Shaft). Filming is set to begin in June. Hit the jump for a synopsis of the book.
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3 Clips from SCREAM 4
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 22nd, 2011
We’ve received three new clips from the latest installment in director Wes Craven’s Scream franchise. The whole gang is back, ten years after the most recent flick in the series. In Scream 4, Sydney Prescott returns to Woodsboro for a signing of her new book. Well, as you can imagine, Ghostface starts to terrorize the town once again. The old gang, alongside a number of new faces, take turns running around, spouting off pop-culture-infused wit, and getting killed. Sounds like a good time to be had by all.


Hit the jump to check out the clips. Scream 4 stars Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox Arquette, Emma Roberts, Rory Culkin, and Hayden Panettiere. The film opens April 15th.
....read more; http://collider.com/scream-4-movie-clips/81901/

**Josh Hutcherson to Star in Benecio Del Toro-Directed Short MONDAY **Trent Reznor NOT Scoring or Acting in ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER **Keira Knightley to Voice Tinker Bell in NEVERLAND **Matthew McConaughey to Star in THE DALLAS BUYER’S CLUB **Josh Zetumer to Pen ROBOCOP Remake

Josh Hutcherson to Star in Benecio Del Toro-Directed Short MONDAY
by Jason Barr Posted: March 10th, 2011

Josh Hutcherson (The Kids Are All Right) will star in Benecio Del Toro’s directorial debut, the short, fictionalized documentary Monday. The film will make up a segment of the omnibus feature 7 Days in Havana and, according to Deadline, will tell the story of a tourist (Hutcherson) who is taking in the city’s culture for the first time. Per the report, other segments within the omnibus (which I’m assuming will be similarly titled by days of the week) will feature recurring characters in the name of making 7 Days in Havana a cohesive whole.


Other directors contributing segments to 7 Days in Havana include Laurent Cantet, Julio Medem, Gaspar Noe, Elia Suleiman, Juan Carlos Tabio, and Pablo Trapero. Casting across the other segments includes work from Cuban actors such as Ana de Armas, Vladimir Cruz, Mirta Ibarra, Jorge Perugorria. As for Hutcherson, he recently finished up production on the follow up to 2008’s Journey to the Center of the Earth, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. That film is due out later this year on September 23.
....read more; http://collider.com/josh-hutcherson-benecio-del-toro-monday/79925/

 



Keira Knightley to Voice Tinker Bell in NEVERLAND
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 10th, 2011
Keira Knightley will provide the voice of Tinker Bell in Sky Movies HD and Syfy’s Live-Action Peter Pan prequel, Neverland. Knightley joins Rhys Ifans, Anna Friel, Bob Hoskins, Charles Dance, and Charlie Rowe in the two-part movie, which is scheduled to air this summer. The prequel re-imagines Peter Pan and his Lost Boys as a group of pickpockets who are transported to Neverland by a magical orb. It’s the second Peter Pan prequel we’ve heard of in recent weeks, joining Pan, which will star Channing Tatum and was picked up by Sony Pictures.


Hit the jump for the full press release. Knightley will be seen later this year in the dramas Last Night and A Dangerous Method. She’s also circling roles in David Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis and Joe Wright’s adaptation of Anna Karenina.
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http://collider.com/keira-knightley-neverland/79870/



 



Matthew McConaughey to Star in THE DALLAS BUYER’S CLUB
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 10th, 2011
Matthew McConaughey has signed on to star in the drama The Dallas Buyer’s Club. 24 Frames reports that Jean Marc Vallee (The Young Victoria) will direct the film, which is based on the true story of Ron Woodroof, a heterosexual man who was diagnosed with AIDS in 1986. Given only a few months to live, Woodroof began to smuggle alternative and illegal treatments into the US and into the hands of other AIDS patients. He ended up living six more years and prolonging the lives of countless others. Presumably, McConaughey will have to lose his signature physique as he wastes away, but isn’t it worth it just so we can all potentially hear the words: “Best Actor Nominee Matthew McConaughey”?


Hit the jump for more on the project and my thoughts on McConaughey landing the lead role.
...... read more;
http://collider.com/matthew-mcconaughey-the-dallas-buyers-club/79862/




 

Trent Reznor NOT Scoring or Acting in ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 10th, 2011
After his fantastic (and Oscar-winning) stab at feature film composing with The Social Network, it’s understandable that Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has been fielding a few offers to score more feature films. He’s currently working on David Fincher’s next film, the American adaptation of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and was recently rumored to be scoring and possibly acting in Timur Bekmambetov’s Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.




Well, now it turns out that Reznor won’t be scoring the Civil War-set vampire flick after all. He explains on the official NIN message boards (via Cinema Blend) that when news broke that he’d be working on the score for the film, he still hadn’t made up his mind as to whether or not he’d be taking the job. No word on why he turned it down, but he states that there’s “no juicy story here,” so presumably he just decided he’d rather focus his talents elsewhere for the time-being. Hit the jump to read what he had to say.
.......... http://collider.com/trent-reznor-abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter-2/79984/

 



Josh Zetumer to Pen ROBOCOP Remake
by Jason Barr Posted: March 10th, 2011

A little over a week ago we let you know that Jose Padilha (Elite Squad) was in talks to helm MGM’s remake of Paul Verhoeven’s RoboCop. Tonight, we can bring you confirmation not only that Padilha is on board, but also that the studio has hired Josh Zetumer to script the remake. Per Deadline, the studio expects Zetumer and Padilha to work together closely in developing the film which will undoubtedly be under close scrutiny from the word “go” by people such as myself who believe the 1987 original to be a sci-fi classic.


While Zetumer currently lacks a completed name project on his resume, the scribe’s spy-thriller Infiltrator is a “Black List” alum and is currently set up at Warner Bros. with Leonardo DiCaprio attached to star. Moreover, he also penned a draft of the currently defunct fourth installment in The Bourne Identity franchise. Perhaps most importantly, Zetumer has experience writing remakes as he scripted a draft of Dune back when Peter Berg was attached to direct the remake of David Lynch’s 1984 film at Paramount.
.......... http://collider.com/josh-zetumer-robocop-remake/79991/

***Gabriele Muccino in Talks to Direct ADALINE ***Johnny Depp Drops Out of SEVEN FRIENDS OF PANCHO VILLA; Gael Garcia Bernal and Benicio Del Toro Circling Lead Role

Johnny Depp Drops Out of SEVEN FRIENDS OF PANCHO VILLA; Gael Garcia Bernal and Benicio Del Toro Circling Lead Role

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 22nd, 2011

In December 2009, we reported that Johnny Depp was in talks to star in Emir Kusturica’s biopic Seven Friends of Pancho Villa and the Woman with Six Fingers.  Depp (who previously worked with Kusturica on 1992’s Arizona Dream) was to play Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa with Salma Hayek attached to co-star.  However, Blic Online [via Bleeding Cool] is reporting that Depp has dropped out of the project due to scheduling conflicts, and now Gael Garcia Bernal and Benicio Del Toro are circling the role of Villa.  Oddly, both men have played the revolutionary Che Guevara before (Bernal in The Motorcycle Diaries and Del Toro in Che) and may costar in Martin Scorsese’s Silence.  Blic reports that Kusturica will meet with both actors in Cuba and then make his decision.
Hit the jump for a brief refresher on Bernal and Del Toro’s other potential projects.
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http://collider.com/johnny-depp-pancho-villa-gael-garcia-bernal-benicio-del-toro/77265/

Gabriele Muccino in Talks to Direct ADALINE

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 22nd, 2011

Director Gabriele Muccino (Seven Pounds) is in talks to helm the romance flick Adaline.  The story centers on a woman who hasn’t aged for 100 years but risks losing her immortality when she begins to fall for a man.  Last summer, Katherine Heigl was attached to star with Andy Tennant (The Bounty Hunter) set to direct, but now both have dropped off the project.  Variety reports that principal photography is scheduled to begin next January.
In the mean time, Muccino is in pre-production on Playing the Field (previously titled “Slide“) with Gerard Butler playing a father who coaches his son’s soccer team and starts getting a little too friendly with the mothers of the players.  I would only find this premise interesting if Butler’s son was in his 40s.
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http://collider.com/gabriele-muccino-adaline/77275/

**Benicio Del Toro And Gael Garcia Bernal Contending To Replace Depp As Pancho Villa **Rutger Hauer Is Van Helsing In Dracula 3D

Benicio Del Toro And Gael Garcia Bernal Contending To Replace Depp As Pancho Villa

published: 2011-02-22 01:54:12 Author: Josh Tyler
Johnny Depp was supposed to play Pancho Villa, and that seemed like a good idea. After all, if he can play a Native American then why not a notorious Mexican revolutionary general… I guess. He did play Don Juan DeMarco. Johnny Depp knows his espanol.

The movie is the awesomely titled Seven Friends of Pancho Villa and the Woman with Six Fingers which at one point was supposed to be re-titled Wild Roses, Tender Heart, which is far less awesome. It was also supposed to start shooting this month and that didn’t happen. What I’m getting at here is that the whole project has sort of turned into a mess.

So it should come as no surprise to hear that Depp has dropped out and will no longer be playing Pancho, who after his work as a general later went on to found a chain of low-rent tex-mex buffet restaurants with unlimited enchilada refills which can be procured by the raising or lowering of a flag.

Whoops, I’ve just been told that last part, about founding the restaurant Panchos, is untrue. Seriously though, don’t eat there. It’s not good.

Johnny’s out and the movie still exists, so director Emir Kusturica is looking for a new Pancho Villa. Blic reports that it’s a two horse race, with the production likely to go with either Benicio del Toro or Gael Garcia Bernal as their leading man. Meanwhile Salma Hayek, attached to the project when Depp was still on board, remains involved. The title is also going back to Seven Friends of Pancho Villa and the Woman with Six Fingers. Now that they’re getting this thing back on track, with a title like that, this has to be good.
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http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Benicio-Del-Toro-And-Gael-Garcia-Bernal-Contending-To-Replace-Depp-As-Pancho-Villa-23293.html

Rutger Hauer Is Van Helsing In Dracula 3D

published: 2011-02-22 00:57:09 Author: Josh Tyler

Somewhere around the time of his appearance on the now all but forgotten science fiction series Lexx back in 1997, though probably not because it, Rutger Hauer became a cult icon. This Hauer love is based almost entirely on his performance in Blade Runner. Or actually, it’s based almost entirely on that single dying speech his character makes at the end of the film. He’ll probably never find another role as good that one, but the actor has worked non-stop since his time being directed by Ridley Scott back in 1982, though most of his work has been almost entirely in obscurity. Now, thirty years later, that’s starting to change.

Hauer had a prominent role in The Rite, out a couple of weeks ago, and he’s got the fanboy-friendly Hobo with a Shotgun lurking around out there somewhere ready to shoot us all in the face. And now he’s playing Van Helsing. Twitch says he’s signed on to horror director Dario Argento’s Dracula 3D as the legendary vampire hunter.

Argento is a horror director of note amongst horror freaks. For the average moviegoer, if you know him at all, you probably know him as the mind behind the 1977 horror film Suspira. Or maybe you just know him as the father of this person:
That’s Dario’s daughter Asia Argento, who had a brief cup of coffee in the mainstream when she starred opposite Vin Diesel in xXx.
That was what we in the blogging biz call a tangent.

Like her father, mainstream American fame didn’t last long for Asia and, like her father, she’s now making movies which are mostly seen by horror freaks and Italians. That doesn’t mean they aren’t good, though it does perhaps mean that Dracula 3D won’t exactly be getting a wide release. You’ll probably have to work to see it. The Rutger Hauer starring Dracula 3D starts shooting in May, and now’s a good time to get interested.
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http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Rutger-Hauer-Is-Van-Helsing-In-Dracula-3D-23291.html

19 february; HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Born Today

Benicio Del Toro (44)

Victoria Justice (18)

 

Lee Marvin (1924-1987)

Ray Winstone (54)

Jeff Daniels (56)

 

Haylie Duff is 26
Justine Bateman is 45
Arielle Kebbel is 26

***Martin Scorsese to Direct Leonardo DiCaprio in THE WOLF OF WALL STREET; Filming Could Start in June [UPDATED] ***Casting Call: Alice Eve Joins MIB III, Carla Gugino and Halle Berry Board NEW YEAR’S EVE ***Martin Scorsese’s Next Film to be Jesuit Priest Drama SILENCE Possibly Starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Benicio Del Toro

Martin Scorsese to Direct Leonardo DiCaprio in THE WOLF OF WALL STREET; Filming Could Start in June [UPDATED]

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 16th, 2011

It looks like director Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio will be re-teaming once more, this time on an indie film. The duo will tackle the adaptation of Jordan Belfort’s 2008 memoir The Wolf of Wall Street. Ridley Scott was previously set up to direct the film with DiCaprio for Warner Bros., but apparently DiCaprio’s manager was able to secure independent financing for the project and will now shoot the flick sans-studio.

Scorsese is currently busy finishing up his 3D family film Hugo Cabret, but Vulture reports that with financing secured, filming could commence on the 1990’s stockbroker success story as early as June. Terrence Winter, creator/executive producer of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire (for which Scorsese directed the pilot, and is also a producer), wrote the screenplay for Wall Street, so it looks to be a cracker-jack team lined up for the flick. Is it too early to buy tickets? Hit the jump for a synopsis of Belfort’s memoir. [Update: It appears the presumption that this would be Scorsese's next project was a bit premature, as he's actually planning on directing Silence as his next film. He's still attached to The Wolf of Wall Street, it just looks like it won't be his next project after Hugo Cabret. Read our story on Silence here.]

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http://collider.com/martin-scorsese-leonardo-dicaprio-wolf-of-wall-street/76521/

Casting Call: Alice Eve Joins MIB III, Carla Gugino and Halle Berry Board NEW YEAR’S EVE

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 16th, 2011

A couple of casting stories for you this evening. Following the news that Barry Sonnenfeld’s Men in Black III won’t be resuming production for another month due to script issues, Alice Eve has been cast in the flick. Deadline reports that she will play the young version of Emma Thompson’s character. The plot of the film involves Will Smith’s character traveling back in time to team up with a young version of Tommy Lee Jones’ character (played by Josh Brolin) to, obviously, save the world. The 3D film is slated for May 25^th, 2012.

Just when you thought the cast of Garry Marshall’s New Year’s Eve, couldn’t get any bigger, two more names have been added to the mix. Carla Gugino stars as a doctor in the pseudo-sequel to last year’s Valentine’s Day, per THR, and Halle Berry is taking on an unspecified role. Berry was previously attached to the film, then dropped out, but now is back in again. The Wrap reports that she’s taking on a different role this time. The film features a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Biel, Zac Efron, etc. It hits theaters on December 9^th.

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http://collider.com/alice-eve-men-in-black-3-carla-gugino-halle-berry-new-years-eve/76547/

Martin Scorsese’s Next Film to be Jesuit Priest Drama SILENCE Possibly Starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Benicio Del Toro

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 16th, 2011

Well, that was fast. We recently reported that director Martin Scorsese is attached to direct the stockbroker drama The Wolf of Wall Street with Leonardo DiCaprio set to star, with filming possibly starting as soon as June. It appears the presumption that Wall Street would be Scorsese’s next film was a bit premature. Now it looks like the director’s next project after he wraps his family film Hugo Cabret is the long-gestating drama Silence, about two 17^th century Jesuit priests facing persecution in Japan.

Daniel Day-Lewis, Benicio Del Toro and Gael Garcia Bernal have all previously been set to star in the film, but The Playlist reports that their status with the project ambiguous at the moment. They did, however, confirm that this will be Scorsese’s next film. This is one of those projects that Scorsese has been flirting with for a while, and I’m fairly certain the entire film community would love to see it finally get made, especially with that cast. Hit the jump for more, including a synopsis of the novel.  

........................ http://collider.com/martin-scorsese-silence/76552/

***THE DARK KNIGHT RISES to Film in Bucharest? [Update: Filming "At Least Partially in Los Angeles"] ***Russell Brand Circling ROCK OF AGES With Tom Cruise ***CONFIRMED: Michael Shannon, Benicio del Toro and James Franco Set for THE ICEMAN

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES to Film in Bucharest? [Update: Filming "At Least Partially in Los Angeles"]

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 20th, 2011

Following yesterday’s huge Batman news that Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle and Tom Hardy will be playing Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, comes word that director Christopher Nolan may be shooting some of the film in Bucharest. Nolan is known for favoring actual locations rather than filming on backlots/stages (Inception alone was filmed on three different continents), so this news really isn’t all that surprising. And yet, it’s Batman news, so it’s immediately 500% more interesting.

The Bucharest Mayor said that the film’s producers had recently met with city officials to discuss filming. The Romania Business Insider (via SuperHeroHype) reports that filming may take place in Bucharest’s historical center, Edgar Quintet Street or the Palace of Parliament. The report also says that Nolan visited the Turda salt mines in Romania last month, though the visit was “unofficial.” So what does all of this mean? Speculate away, Bat-fans! The Dark Knight Rises is due out July 20, 2012.

[Update: The LA Times reports Warner Bros. has set up a production office in Los Angeles Center Studios, and will film "at least partially in Los Angeles"]

http://collider.com/the-dark-knight-rises-bucharest/71626/

Russell Brand Circling ROCK OF AGES With Tom Cruise

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 20th, 2011

The ever-growing list of stars that are “circling” or “in talks” to appear in director Adam Shankman’s (Hairspray) adaptation of the stage musical Rock of Ages has just added one more name. Russell Brand is apparently looking at starring in the film as Lonnie, who runs the 80’s rock club The Bourbon. Alec Baldwin is said to be looking at the role of the owner of that club, who sings a rousing rendition of “I Can’t Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon with Brand’s character.

The musical takes place in 1987 and tells the story of “a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80s.” We recently told you that Gwyneth Paltrow was offered a role in the film. Deadline reports that Tom Cruise will close a deal to headline the film as aging rocker Stacee Jax shortly. Mary J. Blige is also in talks to join the cast. The script for the film was originally written by the musical’s book writer Chris D’Arienzo, but has since seen a revision by Toy Story 3 scribe Michael Arndt. Production is looking towards a May start date.

http://collider.com/russell-brand-rock-of-ages/71649/

CONFIRMED: Michael Shannon, Benicio del Toro and James Franco Set for THE ICEMAN

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 20th, 2011

Back in September, we reported that a trio of actors were reportedly looking at starring in The Iceman, the true story of mob contract-killer Richard Kuklinski.  Today, we’ve got confirmation that Michael Shannon, Benicio del Toro and James Franco have officially joined the cast. Shannon has been cast in the lead role of Kuklinski, with del Toro set to play Kuklinski’s employer, mobster Roy Demeo, and Franco tapped as Kuklinski’s mentor assassin. Directed by Ariel Vromen (Danika), the film is based on the book The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer by Anthony Bruno, as well as interview footage. Regarding the casting, Vromen said:

“I am honored to work with such a talented cast on such a compelling story. Since the early stages of development I had the dream of casting Michael Shannon as Kuklinski, as I believe there’s no one else that can play this part better than him.”

Kurklinski earned his nickname by freezing the bodies of his victims, disguising the time of death, and throwing police off-track. Hit the jump to read the full press release, which includes a rather terrifying description of Kuklinski.

Here’s the press release:

http://collider.com/michael-shannon-james-franco-benicio-del-toro-the-iceman/71662/

***THE RAVEN Starring John Cusack Picked up by Relativity Media ***Peter Farrelly Says Benicio del Toro Still Top Choice to Play Moe in THE THREE STOOGES

THE RAVEN Starring John Cusack Picked up by Relativity Media

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 20th, 2011

Yesterday, we brought you an image from the set of the Edgar Allen Poe thriller The Raven that was tweeted by star John Cusack in remembrance of the famed poet’s birthday. Today, it was announced that the film now has a US distributor. Deadline reports that Relativity Media has acquired the US distribution rights to the film. Directed by James McTiegue (V for Vendetta), the film tells the story of Poe teaming up with a detective to search for a serial killer who has kidnapped the author’s fiancée and gone on a murder spree that recalls Poe’s stories. The events all take place in the days before the poet’s death.

Cusack stars alongside Luke Evans (Tamara Drewe), Alice Eve (She’s Out of My League) and Brendan Gleeson. Cross your fingers for more sad-face Cusack pictures from the set as filming continues.

http://collider.com/the-raven-relativity-media/71603/

Peter Farrelly Says Benicio del Toro Still Top Choice to Play Moe in THE THREE STOOGES

by Matt Frisch    Posted: January 20th, 2011

Although no one has officially signed on yet to the ever-rotating cast of the Farrelly brothers (There’s Something About Mary, Me, Myself & I) The Three Stooges, it looks like the directors have at least set their sights on one cast member for now, Benicio del Toro. Farrelly confirmed Del Toro’s status with the project, as well as addressed what they’re looking for in the audition process:

“Benicio [Del Toro] is the front runner for Moe, but we’ve not made a deal with him yet. Our feeling is that it just can’t be your take on Moe. It’s gotta be Moe. Someone could nail Curly’s mannerisms, but if you’re 130 pounds it probably wouldn’t work.”

Apparently one reason that casting has been held back is that certain actors feel they shouldn’t have to audition for the role given their A-lister status. Hit the jump for more information on the filming of The Three Stooges, as well as past casting rumors.

In a recent interview with The Providence Journal (via The Playlist) Peter Farrelly spoke at length about the project:

“It’s not a biopic. We want to give a matinee feel to it. But none of the studios had any interest in it at the beginning. There was a lot to prove. We even had to show that in the script, despite all the hitting the Stooges were known for, it could be a PG movie.”

The cast has been all over the place for this one.  As we previously reported, rumors ran rampant that the cast had been filled out with Johnny Knoxville as Moe, Andy Samberg as Larry and Australian comic Shane Jacobson as Curly.In the end, they turned out to be exactly that—rumors.  Prior to that casting news, the original lineup consisted of Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn and Jim Carrey set to play Moe, Larry and Curly respectively. However, Penn suddenly dropped out due to scheduling conflicts and Carrey quickly followed suit. There was even talk at one time of Paul Giamatti possibly picking up Penn’s vacant role as Larry, but as much as I like the guy, I’m not quite sure he would be the right fit for Larry.

Fair to say that at this point, everything still seems very much up in the air.  But one thing is clear, these remaining parts will be cast sometime in the very near future.  The movie is set to start shooting in Atlanta in April.

http://collider.com/benicio-del-toro-three-stooges/71621/

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Ben Barnes at the Me Hotel in Madrid

In This Photo: Ben Barnes

Actor Ben Barnes attends the photo call for "Dorian Gray" at the Me Hotel in Madrid.

( June 2, 2010 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

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"The Pride" Off-Broadway Meet And Greet

In This Photo: Ben Whishaw

Actor Ben Whishaw attends a meet and greet with the cast of "The Pride" at the Manhattan Theatre Club Rehearsal Studios on January 7, 2010 in New York City.

( January 6, 2010 - Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images North America)

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The Town - Special Screening

In This Photo: Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck attends a special screening of The Town held at The Odeon West End on September 19, 2010 in London, England.

( September 18, 2010 - Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images Europe)

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The Red Affair - Campari Calendar 2011 Party - Arrivals

In This Photo: Benicio del Toro

(US OUT - This picture cannot be used in any US media outlet) Benicio del Toro attend "The Red Affair: Campari Calendar 2011" cocktail party on October 21, 2010 in Milan, Italy.

( October 20, 2010 - Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images Europe)

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AFI FEST 2010 Presented By Audi - "Black Swan" Closing Night Gala - Arrivals

In This Photo: Benjamin Millepied

Actor Benjamin Millepied arrives at the "Black Swan" closing night gala during AFI FEST 2010 presented by Audi held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on November 11, 2010 in Hollywood, California.

( November 10, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America) http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/wnJYBkETmEw/AFI+FEST+2010+Presented+Audi+Black+Swan+Closing/CUg0U4vz8Ym/Benjamin+Millepied

 

Rolling Stone Hot Party At Jet Nightclub At The Mirage

In This Photo: Blair Underwood

Acror Blair Underwood arrives at the Rolling Stone Hot Party at the Jet Nightclub at the Mirage Hotel & Casino October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

( September 30, 2010 - Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images North America) http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/xYtKmHxn1wU/Rolling+Stone+Hot+Party+Jet+Nightclub+Mirage/kwN-uzwckTV/Blair+Underwood

2010 Summer TCA Tour - Day 3

In This Photo: Blair Underwood

Actor Blair Underwood speaks onstage during the "The Event" panel during the summer Television Critics Association press tour on July 30, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

( July 29, 2010 - Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images North America) http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/-6z5Mw_8PCy/2010+Summer+TCA+Tour+Day+3/CenYhMMiGIM/Blair+Underwood

 

The Premiere of 'Salt'

In This Photo: Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend the Hollywood movie premiere of "Salt", in which Jolie stars alongside Liev Schreiber. Schreiber also attended the premiere with his partner Naomi Watts.

( July 19, 2010 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com) http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/gbTkYgoMIAY/The+Premiere+of+Salt/hnI9x0PRGAv/Brad+Pitt

57th San Sebastian Film Festival: "Inglorious Basterds" Premiere

In This Photo: Brad Pitt

Actor Brad Pitt attends "Inglorious Basterds" premiere at Victoria Eugenia Theater during the 57th San Sebastian International Film Festival on September 18, 2009 in San Sebastian, Spain.

( September 17, 2009 - Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images Europe)

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