***Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Gillian Anderson, and Mark Williams to Star in 18th Century Zombie Film THE CURSE OF THE BUXOM STRUMPET ***Mel Gibson in Talks for SLEIGHT OF HAND ***Ryan Reynolds to Choose Between "Deadpool" and "The Flash" ***Todd Phillips Says "The Hangover" Will be a Trilogy

Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Gillian Anderson, and Mark Williams to Star in 18th Century Zombie Film THE CURSE OF THE BUXOM STRUMPET

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 8:40 am

It looks like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies isn’t the only period-piece/zombie flick mash-up in town.  ScreenDaily reports that Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Gillian Anderson, and Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley from the Harry Potter films) are attached to star in Matthew Butler’s The Curse of the Buxom Strumpet.  The film is based off Butler’s 2010 short comedy E’gad Zombies, which also starred McKellen.  The plot of Buxom Strumpet, co-written by Tori Hart, is about the “inhabitants of a small seaside town who are struck down with a deadly illness.”  No details are provided on that deadly illness, but I imagine it involves glassy eyes, coming back to life, and a hunger for human flesh.
While I’m a fan of this cast, I’m still not sold on the appeal of these movies beyond the novelty they provide.  I can understand Butler using the premise for a short film, but I’m worried that the joke becomes stale when stretched out to feature length.  Hit the jump to read a synopsis of E’gad Zombies and to see a trailer for the short.
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Mel Gibson in Talks for SLEIGHT OF HAND

by Brendan Bettinger   Posted: May 17th, 2011 at 10:32 pm

Mel Gibson is in talks to star opposite Kiefer Sutherland, Gerard Depardieu, and Thomas Jane  in the heist comedy Sleight of Hand.  According to Variety, the story centers on “a bunch of bungling burglars in Paris who inadvertently steal a rare gold coin belonging to a gangster.”  Til Schweiger, Johnny Hallyday, Jon Lovitz, and Eric Cantona also star.  The initial announcement at the Cannes Film Festival indicates Sleight of Hand will be shot entirely in Paris from July to September.  Brad Mirman (The Confession) will direct from his own script.
It’s hard not to think of every news item involving Gibson as a step in his public image rehabilitation, but I have nothing insightful to say about this possibility.  Everyone loves a good heist film, especially if you let the crew loose in Paris.  I like that the cast skews a bit older, and Gibson seems like a fine fit in however big a role he plays. (See, banal.)
Gibson has How I Spent My Summer Vacation in the can, but the action movie is still in search of distributor for a domestic release.  (The rights to most international territories sold quickly.)  Read the official synopsis for Sleight of Hand after the jump. http://collider.com/mel-gibson-sleight-of-hand/91497/

Ryan Reynolds to Choose Between "Deadpool" and "The Flash"

Posted: May 19th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Ryan Reynolds played Deadpool in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which is why it was surprising that Warner Bros hired the actor to play the title role in "Green Lantern."

But there were also talks of Reynolds playing The Flash, which may be difficult to do if Green Lantern and The Flash both appear in the upcoming "Justice League of America" movie.

We know that the actor has been prepping "Deadpool," which Reynolds says may be the reason why he will have to pass on "The Flash." "I always thought if I did a 'Deadpool' film, I wouldn't do a 'Flash' movie," he told CBR, adding that he's comfortable with playing Deadpool after playing Green Lantern because the characters are so different. "The [Deadpool] movie we're working on is more of a deconstruction of superhero movies."

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Todd Phillips Says "The Hangover" Will be a Trilogy

Posted: May 19th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


During a press conference for "The Hangover Part 2," director Todd Phillips confirmed that he would like the franchise to become a trilogy if audiences come out to see the second film.

"We always envisioned it as a trilogy," he said. "The third would very much be a finale and an ending. The most I could say about it, and I haven't discussed it with these actors, is that it is not following that template but very much a new idea."

When asked where he would like "The Hangover Part 3" to take place, Phillips joked: "I'm very open, like the Olympic committee, to being pitched and presented cities. Flown around with wine and women and bribed and then I will make my decision."

Source: Collider



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**Trailer for Lars Von Trier’s MELANCHOLIA **New HESHER Trailer Cut by Writer/Director Spencer Susser **Dave Franco Joins 21 JUMP STREET **ALL GOOD THINGS Blu-ray Review **New TV Spot for SCREAM 4 **Tim Miller Set to Direct DEADPOOL

Trailer for Lars Von Trier’s MELANCHOLIA Starring Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: April 8th, 2011

What’s wonderful about director Lars von Trier’s films is that you never know what to expect.  Sometimes the outcome works and other times it doesn’t, but it will be a film-going experience unlike any other.  For example, his latest film Melancholia picks up from a normal, relatable setting—a wedding—and then goes totally batshit from there with a newly discovered planet that might collide with Earth.  Melancholia is billed as “a psychological disaster movie” and “a beautiful movie about the end of the world”. Also, going by the trailer, Kirsten Dunst might have super powers.  I have no idea what to make of Melancholia, and I can’t wait to see it.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer.

............... more;  http://collider.com/melancholia-trailer/85058/

New HESHER Trailer Cut by Writer/Director Spencer Susser

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: April 8th, 2011

Most directors don’t cut trailers for their own movies.  They don’t have the time and studios pay millions of dollars to companies whose sole purpose is to cut a trailer that will appeal to the widest audience possible regardless of whether or not that trailer is an accurate representation of the movie it’s marketing.  But that is not so with the official trailer for Hesher that was cut by the film’s writer and director Spencer Susser.  If I can judge Hesher by its trailer, then I’ll have no idea what to make of Hesher but at least it’s an accurate misunderstanding.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer and a statement of support by star Joseph Gordon-Levitt.  The film also stars Devin Brochu, Rainn Wilson, and Natalie Portman.  Hesher opens May 13^th. .............more;

http://collider.com/hesher-trailer/85073/

Dave Franco Joins 21 JUMP STREET; Plans Being Made for Johnny Depp Cameo

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 8th, 2011

Hot off the heels of the news that Rob Riggle is in talks to play a villain in the upcoming 21 Jump Street movie, Dave Franco has joined the cast as one of the villains as well. Deadline reports that Franco will star as Eric, “the most popular kid in school.” Eric is a drug dealer at the high school that the characters played by Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum infiltrate as undercover cops. Hill befriends Franco’s character in order to get close to the “cool kid” crowd. I’m not exactly sure how Riggle fits into the equation villain-wise, but it makes sense to have a more significant bad guy in the film in addition to the “douche high school drug dealer.”

Additionally, with production on the film fast approaching, serious plans are now being made for Johnny Depp to cameo in the film based on the TV show that launched his career. While it’s uncertain what role he would play, apparently producers are working on getting the actor on set to shoot a quick scene.  Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the film stars Hill, Tatum, Ice Cube and Brie Larson. 21 Jump Street hits theaters on March 16^th, 2012.

http://collider.com/dave-franco-johnny-depp-21-jump-street/85084/

ALL GOOD THINGS Blu-ray Review

by Harrison Pierce    Posted: April 8th, 2011

All Good Things falls into the tricky subgenre of unsolved crime drama. Whether handled expertly, as in the case of David Fincher’s Zodiac, or sloppily, as in Brian De Palma’s The Black Dahlia, there’s something inherently dissatisfying about these films. Perhaps it’s because, on a primal level, we prefer our monsters caught and killed. Ancient myths were certainly never built on ambiguity and irresolution. Then again, ancient listeners never had the chance to watch a Blu-ray like Magnolia’s All Good Things, which not only includes the speculative story of a possibly monstrous human being, but also a fascinatingly bizarre audio commentary from the possible monster himself, Robert Durst. My review after the jump.

http://collider.com/all-good-things-blu-ray-review/84979/

New TV Spot for SCREAM 4

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: April 8th, 2011

A new TV spot for Scream 4 has been released, this one giving Kristen Bell and Anna Paquin a little bit of screen time. Helmed by franchise staple Wes Craven, the film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Alison Brie, and Adam Brody. Hit the jump to check out the spot. Scream 4 hits theaters April 15^th. http://collider.com/scream-4-tv-spot-kristen-bell/85108/

Tim Miller Set to Direct DEADPOOL

by Adam Chitwood  Posted: April 8th, 2011

The long-gestating film version of the comic-book Deadpool finally has a director in place. Deadline reports that visual effects guru Tim Miller has been tapped by 20^th Century Fox to direct X-Men Origins: Deadpool. Miller will make his directorial debut on the film, having previously done visual-effects work on films like X-Men, X2 and Daredevil.

Ryan Reynolds has long been set to play the lead in the film, having portrayed the “Merc with a Mouth” in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. However, producer Lauren Shuler Donner recently stated that the Deadpool film will be a reboot and won’t acknowledge the events that took place in Wolverine. Hit the jump for more on Deadpool. http://collider.com/tim-miller-deadpool/85118/

**Russell Crowe in Talks for "The Boys" Violent Superhero Film **James Cameron to Take "Avatar 2" Cast to Meet Brazilian Tribes **"James Bond 23" to Begin Filming in November **"I, Frankenstein" Finds Director, Will Shoot This Fall **Jennifer Garner is Miss Marple in New Reboot **Ryan Reynolds Still Attached to "Deadpool" **"X-Men 4" Still in the Works

Russell Crowe in Talks for "The Boys" Violent Superhero Film
Posted: March 29th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


MTV caught up with director Adam McKay (The Other Guys, Step Brothers, Anchorman), who revealed that he's two weeks away from completing a draft of "The Boys" script and has already met with several actors about the project.


"I really like the idea of Russell Crowe for [Billy] Butcher," said McKay. "We met and had kind of an interesting meeting. Everyone knows Simon Pegg can take Hughie if he wants."


"The Boys" is a graphic novel that follows a group of CIA agents assigned to police the world's super-powered heroes and villains. Led by the tough-as-nails Billy Butcher, the super-powered team recruits meek civilian Hughie "Wee Hughie" Campbell who realizes that the team is willing to put super-powered individuals in their place by any means necessary — including assault, blackmail, kidnapping, and frequently, murder.


"You really have to wait until the draft is done to get serious about it," said McKay. "Plus it's like a $100 million, Rated-R, anti-superhero movie, so we have to see who bites on it."


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James Cameron to Take "Avatar 2" Cast to Meet Brazilian Tribes
Posted: March 29th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


A few days ago, James Cameron took Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Xingu River in Brazil, where he spoke against the construction of the hydroelectic dam, claiming that it would destroy the homes of some indigenous people.


Cameron said that if he visited the indigenous tribes before filming "Avatar," it would have been a better movie. This is a mistake he is planning to correct for "Avatar 2," by taking the entire cast to Brazil's Amazonian rain forest for them to be inspired by the place.


"'Avatar' is a film about the rain forest and its indigenous people. Before I start to shoot the two films I want to bring my actors here, so I can better tell this story," said the director. "Actors could learn about the natives and what real life in the jungle is like."


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"James Bond 23" to Begin Filming in November
Posted: March 29th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Judi Dench revealed to the Sunday Express that the 23rd "James Bond" installment will begin shooting in November. "I am going to do the next Bond in November," she said. "I don't know the location yet."


The new film will see Dench reprise her role of M, while Daniel Craig will return to play the title character. Ralph Fiennes and Javier Bardem, meanwhile, are in talks to appear as villains.


Sam Mendes has already been confirmed to direct the untitled "James Bond 23" film, which is set to hit theaters on November 9th, 2012.


Source: Express






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"I, Frankenstein" Finds Director, Will Shoot This Fall
Posted: March 29th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Stuart Beattie has been hired to write and direct "I, Frankenstein" movie, based on Darkstorm Studios graphic novel created by Kevin Grevioux. The plan is to shoot this fall. Patrick Tatopoulos (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans) was previously on board to direct.


"I, Frankenstein" brings together classic monster characters, including Frankenstein's Monster, the Invisible Man, Dracula and the Hunchback of Notre Dame, in a contemporary film noir setting. The Monster, for example, has evolved, learned how to control his anger and now acts as a private investigator. Dracula, meanwhile, is a kingpin of crime, and the Invisible Man is a secret operative.


Beattie most recently wrote and directed "Tomorrow, When the War Began," which broke box office records in Beattie's native Australia last fall. The film was his directorial debut. Beattie has also written "GI Joe," "Australia" and "30 Days of Night."




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Jennifer Garner is Miss Marple in New Reboot
Posted: March 29th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


After months of negotiations, Disney has closed a deal to acquire movie rights to Agatha Christie's famous elderly detective Miss Marple. Mark Frost (Fantastic Four, "Twin Peaks") has been hired to write the screenplay.


Marple was one of Christie's most famous creations, an elderly woman constantly knitting or weeding, looking sweet and frail though the exterior masks a sharp mind with a deep understanding of the dark side of human nature.


The character first appeared on screen in 1961 in "Murder She Said," portrayed by Margaret Rutherford, who was 70 when she played the character in the first of a series of movies. Angela Landsbury played the character in 1980's "The Mirror Crack'd."


Jennifer Garner will star in the adaptation, which will lower the age of Marple.


Source: THR




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Ryan Reynolds Still Attached to "Deadpool"
Posted: March 28th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Producer Lauren Shuler Donner recently spoke with Empire magazine about "Deadpool," revealing that the film will be a total reboot, but will still keep Ryan Reynolds on board as the title character.


"We're looking for a director," she said. "Ryan, he's very involved. He's working with the writers on the screenplay. It's true to the comic. You'll see Wade Wilson, the good-looking Ryan Reynolds. You'll see Deadpool in his costume and you'll see the cancer-scarred face."


If Reynolds is returning, how will the film treat the events in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine"? "We're either going to pretend that [the movie] didn't happen or mock it, which he could. It's definitely comedy, but it's an R script, it's really irreverent and violent. Right away, we're out of the X-Men world."


Source: Empire




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"X-Men 4" Still in the Works
Posted: March 28th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Empire magazine caught up with producer Lauren Shuler Donner, who revealed that there are still plans for a fourth "X-Men" film that will pick up after the events in "X-Men: The Last Stand."


According to Donner, there is already a story in place. "We took the treatment to Fox and they love it," she said, adding: "And 'X4' leads into 'X5.'"


Donner has previously mentioned that she would love to have Bryan Singer return to the franchise. He was originally in talks to direct "X-Men: First Class," but ended up only producing. She may now be speaking with Singer for "X-Men 4." Stay tuned.


Source: Empire




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**Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT New Images and the Official Synopsis **New "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" Trailer is Here! **20th Century Fox Wants a Comedy Director for "Deadpool" **Mark Ruffalo Says Marvel Isn't Planning Another "Hulk" Movie **Henry Cavill Lifting Weights and Fight Training for "Superman" Reboot **David Slade on "Daredevil" and "Wolverine 2"

Production Officially Begins on Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT; Plus Two New Images and the Official Synopsis
by Dave Trumbore Posted: March 20th, 2011


Though the two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit has been fraught with delays and difficulties, Warner Bros. has announced that production has finally started. There were concerns that The Hobbit would leave New Zealand due to a labor strike, but the 3D movies will indeed be shot consecutively against the familiar backdrops from The Lord of the Rings. As a prequel to the award-winning trilogy, The Hobbit takes place in Middle-earth 60 years prior to Frodo receiving The Ring. Instead, the two-part adaptation will follow Frodo’s Uncle Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he is swept up in a quest of his own.


Hit the jump for the full press release, synopsis and two production images.
http://collider.com/the-hobbit-movie-images-synopsis/81524/




 

"The Hobbit" Started Filming, See First Official Set Photos
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
New Line Cinema and MGM have announced that Peter Jackson has started filming "The Hobbit" prequels in Wellington, New Zealand. In addition, Jackson has provided two shots of himself on the set of the new movies. Check them out below.


The two "Hobbit" films, with screenplays by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson, will be shot consecutively in digital 3D using the latest camera and stereo technology.


"The Hobbit" follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.


Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum.


Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.


Cast includes:


* Martin Freeman - Bilbo Baggins
* Ian McKellen - Gandalf the Grey
* Richard Armitage - Thorin Oakenshield
* Ken Stott - Balin
* Graham McTavish - Dwalin
* William Kircher - Bifur
* James Nesbitt - Bofur
* Stephen Hunter - Bombur
* Rob Kazinsky - Fili
* Aidan Turner - Kili
* Peter Hambleton - Gloin
* John Callen - Oin
* Jed Brophy - Nori
* Mark Hadlow - Dori
* Adam Brown - Ori
* Cate Blanchett - Galadriel
* Andy Serkis - Gollum
* Elijah Wood - Frodo
* Jeffrey Thomas - Thror
* Mike Mizrahi - Thrain




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Sun, 20 March 2011

Peter Jackson: 'The Hobbit' Starts Production - First Look!

Peter Jackson poses on the set of his upcoming film The Hobbit, which starts production on Monday (March 21) in New Zealand.
The Hobbit, the prequel to The Lord of the Rings series, follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug.
Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo with Cate Blanchett, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, and Andy Serkis reprising their roles from The Lord of the Rings.
WHAT DO YOU THINK of these first look photos of The Hobbit?

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/03/20/peter-jackson-the-hobbit-starts-production-first-look/


 

New "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" Trailer is Here!
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Disney has just unveiled a brand new trailer for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," which contains lots of new footage and a glimpse at Keith Richards, who is reprising his role as Jack Sparrow's father. Check out the trailer below.


Plot: Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), and he's not sure if it's love -- or if she's a ruthless con artist who's using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn't know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.


Directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago), the fourth installment is scheduled to hit 2D and 3D theaters on May 20th.




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20th Century Fox Wants a Comedy Director for "Deadpool"
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


"Zombieland" writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick have apparently finished a draft of the "Deadpool" script. Just recently 20th Century Fox was getting serious about finding a director and getting the project in front of the cameras.


Ryan Reynolds, who played the character in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," was set to return with Robert Rodriguez in talks to direct. Eventually everything fell apart and Reynolds went on to other projects.


Now comes word from David Slade (30 Days of Night) that he was considering helming the film, but eventually decided to sign on for the studio's "Daredevil" reboot. He now revealed on his Twitter account that Fox is searching for comedy directors to tackle "Deadpool."


"Love DEADPOOL. [I] was never engaged in the (quite fantastic) script," he wrote. "Last I heard studio was looking at comedy directors. None of my business."


Source: Twitter




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Mark Ruffalo Says Marvel Isn't Planning Another "Hulk" Movie
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


In an interview with TotalFilm, Mark Ruffalo revealed that while there are plans for more "The Avengers" installments, there have not been any talks of another "The Incredible Hulk" film.


"There will probably be a couple more 'Avengers' movies, which would be fun to do," he said. "I don't know if they will ever do another 'Hulk.' How old is The Hulk meant to be? Six years from now I will be in my 50s."


About a year ago, "The Incredible Hulk" director Louis Leterrier said that if the Hulk appears in "The Avengers," that would ruin the future of the "Hulk" franchise. "In the world where Avengers exist, the 'Hulk' sequel wouldn't make sense," he said. "Because if Hulk wreaks havoc, the Avengers would come and stop Hulk."


Source: TotalFilm




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Henry Cavill Lifting Weights and Fight Training for "Superman" Reboot
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


In an interview with ScreenRant, director Zack Snyder (Watchmen, 300) revealed that Henry Cavill is putting on muscle and learning to fight for the upcoming "Superman" reboot.


"Henry is gonna be hitting the iron pretty hard," he said. Producer Deborah Snyder added: "They've put him on a plan. He has started in England and as of April 1st we have him full time with us for all that training."


Cavill is getting in shape with the help of Mark Twight, who trained all the actors in "300." Meanwhile, Damon Caro ("300" fight choreographer) will be teaching the actor how to fight.


All this confirms Snyder's earlier comments, in which he stated that Superman will be very physical.


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David Slade on "Daredevil" and "Wolverine 2"
Posted: March 21st, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Director David Slade (30 Days of Night, Hard Candy) has been doing a bit of catching up on his Twitter account, giving quick updates on the "Daredevil" reboot and "Wolverine 2."


"We have a great outline for a very strong character driven take on Mr. Matt Murdock," Slade wrote about "Daredevil." "It will bare no relation to the previous 'Daredevil' movie in any way. We are at early planning stages and have not yet discussed any cast."


He will be keeping himself busy with "Daredevil" and "The Last Voyage of Demeter," so it's unlikely that he'll be signing on for any other projects. But just to clear things up, Slade wrote that he will not be directing "Wolverine 2," despite being considered before Darren Aronofsky became attached.


"WOLVERINE, there have been no discussions about this project to date," said Slade. "Interesting to see what will happen with that as the again excellent script by Chris McQuarrie was set largely in Japan."


Source: Twitter




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**New Water For Elephants Trailer Proves Reese Witherspoon Belongs In A Circus **Trent Reznor is Scoring and Acting in "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" **Ryan Reynolds Says Deadpool Is Still In The Works **Weinstein Company Teams Up With Miley Cyrus To Distribute So Undercover **Danger Is Imminent In Four New Scream 4 Stills

Trent Reznor is Scoring and Acting in "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter"
Posted: March 3rd, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Trent Reznor just won the Oscar for his amazing work on "The Social Network," and now comes word that he's has already lined up his next gig.


BadassDigest has learned that Reznor has signed on to score the upcoming film adaptation of "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter." Not only that, but he'll be also starring in the movie as the vampire who kills Lincoln's mother.


Story revolves around the president's quest to rid the world of vampires, presented as the real conflict behind the Civil War. Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) is direct the new film, which is set to hit conventional and 3D theaters on June 22nd, 2012.


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New Water For Elephants Trailer Proves Reese Witherspoon Belongs In A Circus
published: 2011-03-04 03:17:53 Author:


Josh Tyler






This is going to sound like an attack on Reese Witherspoon, but it’s not. Hear me out. While Hollywood often tries to cast her as the romantic lead in whatever generic, meet cute they’re cooking up, Reese Witherspoon will never belong in those films. It’s her look. It just isn’t Hollywood. She’s pretty, but not in the way most actresses are pretty. She’s pretty in the way the hottest girl in the Ozarks might be pretty. Her look isn’t glamour or glitz, maybe that’s why she’s done her best work playing the plainest of the plain, like Walk the Line’s June Carter Cash. What I’m getting at is that Reese Witherspoon belongs in a circus.


In Water for Elephants she’ll play the hottest girl in a traveling circus sideshow, and in this new trailer for the film, I buy it. I wouldn’t buy it if this part were played by Rachel McAdams, or Scarlett Johansson, or just about anyone else except Salma Hayek who can do wonders while wearing facial hair. I buy it when it’s Reese Witherspoon.


I also buy Christoph Waltz as the man behind the circus tent. He’s playing another villain, clearly he’s typecast, but at least he’s really good at playing villains. Did you see Green Hornet? Waltz was better than average there.


Check out the new Water for Elephants trailer embedded below or see it in HD on Amazon.com.


For more on Water for Elephants, or just to get a look at the film’s previous trailer, visit the Blend Film Database.


http://www.cinemablend.com/new/New-Water-For-Elephants-Trailer-Proves-Reese-Witherspoon-Belongs-In-A-Circus-23483.html


















Ryan Reynolds Says Deadpool Is Still In The Works




published: 2011-03-03 15:43:05 Author: Eric Eisenberg


This past summer you couldn't go a whole week without hearing something distressing about Deadpool, the 20th Century Fox movie based on the Marvel character that would serve as a spin-off of sorts from X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Though Ryan Reynolds repeatedly mentioned how much love he has for the character, he kept adding more and more projects to his schedule, pushing Deadpool further away. Things were made even worse when the script by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese leaked online and it was said that the project "could turn Ryan Reynolds into an icon." Lucky for us, the dream isn't dead yet.


Empire recently had the chance to speak with the star about the future of the project, to which he said that it is "still in the works." Unfortunately, however, the problem that continues to rear its ugly head is scheduling, as Reynolds still isn't sure where he will find time to make the movie. Asked to compare the Merc With The Mouth with The Green Lantern, whom Reynolds will be seen playing this summer, the actor replied,


“Those two universes are completely different. Superhero movies are so pervasive in pop culture, I don’t look at the as superhero roles as much as just roles. They’re such different people. Deadpool is about a guy in a highly militarized shame spiral, Green Lantern is more universally themed"


If you were to go through the archives of Deadpool stories on this site and pick out the ones written by me you will discover that I desperately want to see this film made even if it takes another five years (though I really hope it doesn't take that long). Between The Change Up, Safe House, and R.I.P.D., all of which have directors and casts, it's unlikey that there will be any time for Deadpool to be made this year, but hopefully Reynolds will be willing to sacrifice some of his 2012 to get it made.






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Weinstein Company Teams Up With Miley Cyrus To Distribute So Undercover
published: 2011-03-03 10:05:33 Author: Katey Rich
The Weinstein Company just walked away in triumph from the Oscars, with a Best Picture statue and three others for The King's Speech. So what are they going to do next? Team up with Miley Cyrus, of course! In a press release the studio announced they'll be distributing So Undercover, the action comedy starring Cyrus in a kind of 21 Jump Street situation, going undercover at a college sorority to protect the daughter of a former mobster.


Cyrus, known pretty much exclusively as Hannah Montana from her TV show and massive concert tour, made her first non-Hannah film last year with The Last Song, an adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel that performed about as well as those things usually do. So Undercover actually sounds even more like the Hannah Montana series-- the dual identities, the flock of sorority girls who will likely surround her, even the notion of it being a caper. Cyrus is clearly trying to be considered as a serious actress beyond just her tween audience, but there seems to be plenty here for them too.


Tom Vaughn, who last made What Happens In Vegas, directed the film, which also stars Jeremy Piven, Mike O'Malley and Kelly Osbourne. Here's a few quotes from the press release in case you need to read about various Hollywood figures complimenting each other. So Undercover is set for release in October this year.
“We’re excited to be working with Miley Cyrus as she transitions from child phenomenon to grown-up star. She’s got charisma and talent to burn, and SO UNDERCOVER shows her to be a deft comedic actress,” said Glasser. “This deal is a testament to the savvy instincts of Peter Lawson and his acquisitions team in scouting and securing those projects that will enhance TWC’s release slate.”


“We are thrilled to know that the film is now in great hands with Harvey Weinstein and his amazingly talented team at The Weinstein Company,” said Sinclair and East. Exclusive Films International (EFI), the International sales and marketing arm of Exclusive, is handling worldwide sales of this title and has sold most major foreign territories prior to and while at the European Film Market in Berlin last week.
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Danger Is Imminent In Four New Scream 4 Stills
published: 2011-03-03 09:52:33 Author: Katey Rich

Crammed with random celebrity cameos, a whole slew of up-and-coming actors and the promise of seemingly endless snark and gore, Scream 4 is looking like a major bright spot in the spring movie season as we get closer to its April 15 release date. Yes, the first two sequels proved the law of diminishing returns, and yes, it's going to be weird seeing Courteney Cox and David Arquette together when we know their marriage broke up not long after the movie finished shooting. But there will be plenty else to keep an eye on, including appearances from Kristen Bell and Anna Paquin (who seem to be doomed pretty early), Emma Roberts and Hayden Panettiere (ditto), and even the lovely Alison Brie, a.k.a. the girl from Community everyone you know has a crush on.


And speaking of Ms. Brie, she's at the center of one of the four new Scream 4 images released today by the Weinstein Company; you can see all of them in the gallery below. Ghostface doesn't appear in any of them, except for a projection in what looks like a slideshow presentation from Rory Culkin's smartass teenager character, but all of these people look like they could be in danger at any moment. Check out the new images and join me, won't you, in revising history to forget the first two sequels and look forward to this movie fully.

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