***Red-Band Trailer for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO Leaks ***New Details on Terrence Malick’s Romantic Drama Starring Ben Affleck, and is He Shooting Another Film This Year? ***Photos from the Set of THE HUNGER GAMES; Amber Chaney Joins the Cast

Red-Band Trailer for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO Leaks
by Adam Chitwood Posted: May 28th, 2011 at 1:46 pm


The red-band trailer for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the David Fincher-directed adaptation of the popular book by Stieg Larsson, has leaked. The teaser is absolutely fantastic, with a version of “Immigrant Song” by Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Trent Reznor pulsing over cut-scenes from the film. Seriously, this teaser is phenomenal. The official version of the trailer is set to debut next week, so check this one out while it’s still up. Rooney Mara stars as Lisbeth Salander, the young heroine who investigates the Vanger family with journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig). Stellan Skarsgård, Robin Wright, Christopher Plummer, and Joley Richardson also star. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo opens December 21. Watch the trailer after the jump. http://collider.com/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-movie-trailer/89858/

New Details on Terrence Malick’s Romantic Drama Starring Ben Affleck, and is He Shooting Another Film This Year?

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 28th, 2011 at 12:56 pm

Writer/director Terrence Malick’s latest film, The Tree of Life, just opened in limited release this weekend, marking only the fifth film released by the auteur in an almost 40-year career. To say Malick takes his time in choosing and editing projects is an understatement. But the director’s trademark lag between productions may now be a thing of the past. Last year, Malick shot his follow-up to Tree of Life, a romantic drama starring Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem, Rachel Weisz, Barry Pepper and Olga Kurylenko. While details on the plot are extremely hard to come by (typical of a Malick film), a bit more information has been unveiled about the drama.

Previously referred to as Burial, the untitled drama is a love story described as being even more experimental than Tree of Life, a film that has drawn some polarizing responses given its lack of narrative and expansive reach for greatness, despite winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Someone who has seen footage from Malick’s follow-up stated that the director’s trademark meditativeness “is there in spades.” Even more interesting, though, is the fact that Malick has alerted his production crew to keep the summer and fall open to possibly shoot another film this year. Hit the jump for more. http://collider.com/terrence-malick-untitled-movie-details/93485/

Photos from the Set of THE HUNGER GAMES; Amber Chaney Joins the Cast

by Brendan Bettinger   Posted: May 28th, 2011 at 12:16 pm

We have seen a few photos from the North Carolina set of The Hunger Games, but they lacked a certain human element.  Today’s collection fixes that, with photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Willow Shields, and even Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins in costume.  These characters are residents of the destitute District 12, so the costumes are drab.  But as the action travels to the lavish Capitol, the clothes become decidedly more flamboyant.

In other Hunger Games news, Lionsgate announced on Twitter that newcomer Amber Chaney is cast as “Avox girl,” a servant whose tongue was cut out for committing crimes against the Capitol.  This Avox is assigned to Katniss (Lawrence) as she prepares for the Hunger Games.  It’s a minor role (obviously non-speaking), but Katniss and the Avox share a special connection, so the character is not unimportant.

Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelson, Elisabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Lenny Kravitz, and Wes Bentley also star in the adaptation directed by Gary Ross (Seabisciut).  The Hunger Games is scheduled for release on March 23, 2012.  Check out the set photos after the jump.

http://collider.com/the-hunger-games-set-photos/93457/

***Emma Watson on the set of "Perks of Being a Wallflower" ***Jennifer Lawrence makes an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" ***End of the world for Carell and Knightley ***'The Skin I Live In' photocall and premiere ***Cameron Diaz and Colin Firth pictured on set filming "Gambit"

Jennifer Lawrence makes an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" to promote the upcoming film "Hunger Games"

Jennifer Lawrence makes an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" to promote the upcoming film "Hunger Games"

In This Photo: Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence makes an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" to promote the upcoming film "Hunger Games".

( May 19, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com) http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/9f5Pd-bUhlJ/Jennifer+Lawrence+makes+appearance+Late+Show

Fri, 20 May 2011

Jennifer Lawrence: Lovely at 'Letterman'

Jennifer Lawrence shows off her darker ‘do while arriving at The Ed Sullivan Theatre to tape an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday (May 19) in NYC.
The 20-year-old X-Men: First Class star recently opened up about training for her other upcoming film, The Hunger Games.
“I love archery! I really love it. And I’m starting to do stunts with the bow and arrow, so I kind of feel like Hugh Jackman, and then I’m doing rock climbing [and] tree climbing,” Jennifer, who’s playing Katniss Everdeen, told Access Hollywood.
In case you missed it, check out a first look of Jennifer as the The Hunger Games‘ heroine on the cover of EW!
FYI: Jennifer is wearing an Altuzarra dress with Alexandre Birman heels.http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/20/jennifer-lawrence-lovely-letterman/

Emma Watson finishes getting her makeup done on the set of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" in NYC

 

Emma Watson finishes getting her makeup done on the set of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" in NYC

In This Photo: Emma Watson

Emma Watson finishes getting her makeup done on the set of "Perks of Being a Wallflower" in NYC. The young "Harry Potter" star, allegedly worth more than $32 million, is all smiles as she holds a warm beverage in her hand.

( May 19, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com) http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/EFjj50YXBnQ/Emma+Watson+finishes+getting+makeup+done+set

End of the world for Carell and Knightley

End of the world for Carell and Knightley

Steve Carell and Keira Knightley film car scenes for their latest film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World".

( May 19, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/W5gg_l2BS4Y/End+world+Carell+Knightley

'The Skin I Live In' photocall

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/odnMP2Z8IuZ/The+Skin+I+Live+In+photocall

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/6OoC2N4mIKl/64th+Annual+Cannes+Film+Festival+Skin+Live

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/-tJ5F85Ortu/Photocall+Skin+Live+Cannes

64th Annual Cannes Film Festival - "The Skin I Live In" Premiere

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/oHwSczXYy63/64th+Annual+Cannes+Film+Festival+Skin+Live

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/bnzMd9kkLov/Skin+Live+Premiere+64th+Annual+Cannes+Film

Cameron Diaz And Colin Firth Filming Gambit At A London Airport

Cameron Diaz And Colin Firth Filming Gambit At A London Airport

In This Photo: Colin Firth

Cameron Diaz and Colin Firth pictured on set filming "Gambit" at a London airport. Cameron was dressed as a cowgirl whilst Colin was dressed more conservatively.

( May 19, 2011 - Photo by FlynetPictures.com)

 

Cameron Diaz And Colin Firth Filming Gambit At A London Airport

In This Photo: Cameron Diaz, Colin Firth

Cameron Diaz and Colin Firth pictured on set filming "Gambit" at a London airport. Cameron was dressed as a cowgirl whilst Colin was dressed more conservatively.

( May 19, 2011 - Photo by FlynetPictures.com)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/xLhUGaIvthi/Cameron+Diaz+Colin+Firth+Filming+Gambit+London

***New Images from THE HUNGER GAMES, 21 JUMP STREET, and BLACKBIRD ***New Featurette for THE HANGOVER PART II ***Vin Diesel to Produce and Star in Action-Comedy THE MACHINE

New Images from THE HUNGER GAMES, 21 JUMP STREET, and BLACKBIRD

by Matt Goldberg  Posted: May 19th, 2011 at 2:27 pm

Yesterday, we showed you the first look at Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss in Gary Ross’ adaptation of The Hunger Games.  Today, two more images of Lawrence in Katniss garb have gone online along with a new look at Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in 21 Jump Street as well as a couple images from the indie crime thriller Blackbird, which stars Charlie Hunnam, Olivia Wilde, and Eric Bana.
Hit the jump to check out the images.  The Hunger Games opens March 23, 2012.  21 Jump Street is set for March 16, 2012.  No release date has been announced for Blackbird.


http://collider.com/hunger-games-movie-images-21-jump-street-movie-images/91785/

New Featurette for THE HANGOVER PART II

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 19th, 2011 at 1:24 pm

Warner Bros. has released a five-minute featurette for The Hangover Part II. I watched it not because I wanted to get a head-start on the jokes or to hear about how the actors had such a fun time making the movie.  I wanted someone to explain how this movie isn’t simply a retreat of the first film.  Perhaps some people want more of the same and that’s fine, but a change of setting and some new shenanigans may not be enough to carry the movie.  I get incredibly nervous every time I hear Stu say “I can’t believe this is happening again!”  Unfortunately, this featurette features no explanation and it actually has a potentially major spoiler if you’re checking the background for a certain character.
But if you want to hear the cast talk about how the movie is better without scaring off the people who are afraid of getting anything different from their sequels, then hit the jump to check out the featurette.  The film stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis.  The Hangover Part II opens May 26th. http://collider.com/hangover-2-featurette/91777/

Vin Diesel to Produce and Star in Action-Comedy THE MACHINE

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 19th, 2011 at 1:02 pm

Vin Diesel provided the voice for eponymous character in 1999’s The Iron Giant and he’s about go back to robotics.  Heat Vision reports that Diesel will produce and star in the action comedy The Machine for MGM.  Diesel will play “a human-like machine created in secrecy by the Pentagon as the world’s first true ultimate weapon. Twenty years after the project was buried and decommissioned for reasons unknown, The Machine is discovered by a kid who befriends him. When the government learns it has been reactivated, the Machine must protect the family harboring him.”  So it’s kind of like The Iron Giant except without the charming animation.
Hit the jump for more details on the film and why I don’t think we’re getting anything close to the level of quality seen in The Iron Giant. http://collider.com/vin-diesel-the-machine/91773/

Vin Diesel in "The Machine" Action Comedy

Posted: May 20th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Vin Diesel has been planning to star in the third "Chronicles of Riddick" film and is set to return for sixth "Fast and the Furious" installment.

Now comes word that that the actor has signed on to star and produce "The Machine," an MGM action comedy written by Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant (Night at the Museum).

In the new movie, Diesel will play a human-like machine created in secrecy by the Pentagon as the world's first true ultimate weapon. Twenty years after the project was buried and decommissioned for reasons unknown, The Machine is discovered by a kid who befriends him. When the government learns it has been reactivated, the Machine must protect the family harboring him.

The project has no director but the studio is already planning to begin filming in the fall.

Source: THR



Read more: http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=21716&count=0

***Jennifer Lawrence as Hunger Games' Katniss - FIRST LOOK ***'Charlie's Angels' Sneak Peek! ***Cameron Diaz: Daisy Dukes for 'Gambit'! ***Taylor Swift Covers 'InStyle' June 2011

Wed, 18 May 2011

Jennifer Lawrence as Hunger Games' Katniss - FIRST LOOK

Check out this first shot of Jennifer Lawrence as the Hunger Games‘ heroine, Katniss Everdeen!

The 20-year-old actress opened up to EW about taking on the role of the District 12 tribute.

“I knew that as soon as I said yes, my life would change,” Jennifer said. “And I walked around an entire day thinking ‘It’s not too late, I could still go back and do indies, I haven’t said yes yet, it’s not too late.’”

“I love this story,” Jennifer added, “and if I had said no, I would regret it every day.”

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss? http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/18/jennifer-lawrence-as-hunger-games-katniss-first-look/

Wed, 18 May 2011

Minka Kelly: 'Charlie's Angels' Sneak Peek!

Check out Minka Kelly, Rachael Taylor, and Annie Ilonzeh in action in this sneak peek from ABC’s Charlie’s Angels!
Synopsis for the show, which premieres this fall: “There’s Abby (Taylor), a Park Avenue princess who became a world-class thief. Then there’s Kate (Ilonzeh), a Miami cop who fell from grace, losing both her career and her fiancé. Finally there’s Gloria, a disgraced army lieutenant who has a way with explosives. When one of the angels’ missions ends in Gloria’s tragic death, Charlie persuades them to partner with Gloria’s childhood friend, Eve (Kelly), a street racer with a mysterious past. They may not know each other yet, but one thing’s for sure — Abby, Kate and Eve will always have each others’ backs.”
WILL YOU WATCH Minka, Rachael, and Annie in Charlie’s Angels? http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/18/minka-kelly-charlies-angels-sneak-peek/

Tue, 17 May 2011

Cameron Diaz: Daisy Dukes for 'Gambit'!

Cameron Diaz films scenes for her new movie, Gambit, at an airport on Tuesday (May 17) in London, England.

The 38-year-old actress shot scenes wearing a pair of daisy dukes and cowboy boots and carrying a cowboy hat.

Cam was joined on set by her co-star, Colin Firth! The duo have been in town preparing for the movie since late April.

Cam covers the June 2011 issue of Cosmopolitan - be sure to check out her super sexy cover pic if you haven’t seen it yet! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/17/cameron-diaz-daisy-dukes-for-gambit/

Tue, 17 May 2011

Taylor Swift Covers 'InStyle' June 2011

Taylor Swift rocks a Victoria Beckham dress on the cover of InStyle magazine’s June 2011 issue.

Here’s what the 21-year-old country cutie had to share:

On love: “There are no rules when it comes to love. I just try to let love surprise me because you never know who you’re going to fall in love with. You never know who’s going to come into your life - and for me, when I picture the person I want to end up with, I don’t think about what their career is, or what they look like. I picture the feeling I get when I’m with them.

On what she wants in the future: “I have this really high priority on happiness and finding something to be happy about.”

FYI: Taylor finished her look with Kwiat earrings and an Ippolita ring.

For more from Taylor, visit InStyle.com!

Bigger cover pic inside… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/17/taylor-swift-covers-instyle-june-2011/

***2 Clips from THE HANGOVER PART 2 ***First Look at Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in THE HUNGER GAMES ***Full Synopsis Revealed for Tim Burton’s DARK SHADOWS: Jonny Lee Miller Joins Cast ***Maggie Gyllenhaal to Star in VOICE FROM THE STONE; 50 Cent Joins ODD THOMAS

2 Clips from THE HANGOVER PART 2

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub   Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 1:44 pm

Warner Bros. has released two clips from director Todd Phillips The Hangover Part 2.  The first clip shows Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms waking up in a hotel room. The second clip shows the guys in a car chase in Bangkok with Mr Chow (Ken Jeong) and a monkey.  Check out the footage after the jump.
http://collider.com/the-hangover-2-movie-clips/91571/

First Look at Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in THE HUNGER GAMES

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 12:35 pm

When Jennifer Lawrence was cast as protagonist Katniss Everdeen in Gary Ross’ adaptation of The Hunger Games, there were seriously people who complained that Lawrence was a blonde while in the book Katniss is a brunette.  These poor souls never heard of a hair dye so they’ll be pleased to know that this magical new invention has been used to turn Lawrence’s hair the proper color.  The new issue of Entertainment Weekly features Lawrence in her full Katniss get-up complete with bow, arrow, and golden pin that’s featured on the cover of the book.  Speaking of the book, I just downloaded it to my Kindle and plan to read it in the very near future.  If I don’t like it, I’m blaming all of the fans.
Hit the jump to check out the full image of Lawrence as Katniss.  The film also stars Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Wes Bentley, and Woody Harrelson.  The Hunger Games opens March 23, 2012.
http://collider.com/hunger-games-movie-image-jennifer-lawrence-katniss/91557/

Full Synopsis Revealed for Tim Burton’s DARK SHADOWS: Jonny Lee Miller Joins Cast

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 12:05 pm

Warner Bros. has announced that principal photography has begun on Tim Burton’s adaptation of the cult classic TV series  Dark Shadows.  While I’ve always found announcements about the start of production to be slightly baffling (Movie studio is making movies!  Will wonders never cease?!), they sometimes contain useful information.  In the case of this Dark Shadows announcement, there are two newsworthy items.  First up, Jonny Lee Miller (Dexter) has joined the cast which features Johnny Depp (of course), Helena Bonham Carter (again, of course), Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloe Moretz, Gulliver McGrath, Bella Heathcote, and Jackie Earle Haley.
Secondly, Warner Bros. has also released the full synopsis which not only provides plot details (but nothing spoilery) but also details the relationship between all of the characters.  Hit the jump to check out the press release, which includes the synopsis.  Dark Shadows is set to open May 11, 2012.
http://collider.com/dark-shadows-synopsis-jonny-lee-miller/91542/

Maggie Gyllenhaal to Star in VOICE FROM THE STONE; 50 Cent Joins ODD THOMAS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 11:05 am

As Cannes roles on, more deals are being made, and that means there’s new casting new announce.  First up, Variety reports that Maggie Gyllenhaal will star in the supernatural thriller Voice from the Stone.  Directed by Eric Howell and based off the Italian novel, Le Voce Della Pietra, the story has Gyllenhaal playing “a nurse drawn to the aid of a young boy who is haunted by malevolent forces within the walls of an old house in the Italian countryside. As she develops a relationship with the father of the boy, she also becomes haunted by the same evil presence and must fight to save herself and the boy.”  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Don’t help haunted children.  Gyllenhaal is currently filming the drama Still I Rise with Viola Davis and she’s attached to star in Hysteria opposite Hugh Dancy, and a biopic of musician Bill Monroe.
Hit the jump for awful casting news regarding Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

http://collider.com/maggie-gyllenhaal-voice-from-the-stone-50-cent-odd-thomas/91533/

**Kate Hudson: 'Something Borrowed' Premiere! **Chris Hemsworth & Elsa Pataky: Thor Premiere **Katy Perry Covers 'Vanity Fair' June 2011 **Jennifer Lawrence Covers 'Flare' June 2011

Wed, 04 May 2011

Kate Hudson: 'Something Borrowed' Premiere!

Kate Hudson flashes a smile at the premiere of her new movie, Something Borrowed, on Tuesday (May 3) at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

The 32-year-old actress showed off her growing baby bump in a yellow Versace dress.

The night before, Kate was in NYC to attend the MET Ball, where she arrived in a Stella McCartney gown.

Also pictured at the premiere: Kate’s co-stars John Krasinski and Colin Egglesfield.

FYI: Kate accessorized with a ring and earrings from her new collaboration with Chrome Hearts, CH + KH, and a Ferragamo bag.

15+ pictures inside of Kate Hudson premiering Something Borrowed…

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/04/kate-hudson-something-borrowed-premiere/

Wed, 04 May 2011

Chris Hemsworth & Elsa Pataky: Thor Premiere

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky arrive at the red carpet in a personal fleet of Acura S.H.I.E.L.D. vehicles inspired by Thor held at the El Capitan Theatre on Monday (May 2) in Los Angeles.

The 27-year-old Aussie actor had to workout six or seven days a week to get in shape for the film, but that wasn’t the best part of film. “Getting to wear a cape and a big, beautiful costume is fun,” he told The Insider, adding that his intense workout for the role included “buckets of protein.”

15+ pictures inside of Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky at the Thor premiere… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/04/chris-hemsworth-elsa-pataky-thor-premiere/

Tue, 03 May 2011

Katy Perry Covers 'Vanity Fair' June 2011

Katy Perry strikes a pose on the cover of Vanity Fair’s June issue.

Here’s what the 26-year-old pop star shared with the mag:

On her career: “[It's] like an artichoke. People might think that the leaves are tasty and buttered up and delicious, and they don’t even know that there’s something magical hidden at the base of it. There’s a whole other side [of me] that people didn’t know existed.”

On her marriage to Russell Brand: “[There is] never a dull moment. [He has] never lied to me once. I trust him; there’s just a level of trust that we’ve built up.”

On their different views of religion: “I come from a very non-accepting family, but I’m very accepting. Russell is into Hinduism, and I’m not [really] involved in it. He meditates in the morning and the evening; I’m starting to do it more because it really centers me. [But] I just let him be him, and he lets me be me.”

For more of Katy’s interview, check out VanityFair.com!

Bigger pic inside… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/03/katy-perry-covers-vanity-fair-june-2011/

Mon, 02 May 2011

Jennifer Lawrence Covers 'Flare' June 2011

Jennifer Lawrence rocks a Gucci dress and belt with a Louis Vuitton bracelet on the cover of Flare magazine’s June 2011 issue, on newsstands in Canada on Monday (May 16).
Here’s what the 20-year-old actress had to share:
On being a wild child: “My mom [says] - Jenn wasn’t allowed to play with the girls at recess. She had to play with the boys because she’s too rough.”
On her athletic build: “I’d rather look a little chubby on camera and look like a person in real life, than to look great onscreen and look like a scarecrow in real life.”
On Oscar parties: “I went to the Vanity Fair [Oscar] party for a cool 15 minutes. And then I took off. I’m like a little old lady. I’m always tired around midnight! I mean, it was cool to see Elton John, and I met Billy Crystal, which was amazing, but yeah, I’m mostly just kind of uncomfortable.”
On the success of Winter’s Bone: “I cried when we got into Sundance. I never saw any of this coming.”
For more from Jennifer, visit Flare.com!
Bigger cover pic inside… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/02/jennifer-lawrence-covers-flare-june-2011/

**HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET Starring Jennifer Lawrence Set for February 3, 2012 **New Image from THE IRON LADY Starring Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent **Ralph Fiennes in Talks to Play Magwitch in Mike Newell’s GREAT EXPECTATIONS; BOND 23 Talks Still Ongoing **Emile Hirsch Joins Oliver Stone’s SAVAGES

New Image from THE IRON LADY Starring Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 22nd, 2011

A new image from the Margaret Thatcher biopic The Iron Lady has gone online.  The film stars Meryl Streep (apparently gunning for Oscar nomination #15) as Thatcher and Jim Broadbent as Thatcher’s husband Denis.  The film also stars Alexandra Roach, Harry Lloyd, and Olivia Colman.  Footage from the film, which will show how Thatcher dominated Britain’s political landscape in her role as the country’s prime minister, is set to be screened for potential buyers at Cannes.  The movie currently has distribution in the UK, but presumably a U.S. distributor will pick it up at Cannes.  The real question is whether or not it will hit theaters next year or if it will be held for the 2012 Oscars.  As for folks in the UK, you’ll see the film on January 6, 2012.

Hit the jump to check out the image.

...................... http://collider.com/the-iron-lady-movie-image/87220/

Ralph Fiennes in Talks to Play Magwitch in Mike Newell’s GREAT EXPECTATIONS; BOND 23 Talks Still Ongoing

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: April 22nd, 2011

Ralph Fiennes is in talks to join Jeremy Irvine (War Horse) and Helena Bonham Carter in Mike Newell’s adaptation of Great Expectations.  Daily Mail reports that Fiennes is up for the role of the mysterious Magwitch, but also notes that Fiennes is currently set to play Prospero in Trevor Nunn’s version of The Tempest at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.  Because Newell plans to shoot in London starting in August, if Fiennes takes the role, he would have to shoot his scenes during the day and then do his stage performances in the evening.

As we reported back in February, Fiennes is also in talks to join Sam Mendes’ untitled James Bond flick and those negotiations are still ongoing.  He’ll next be seen in theaters this July playing some guy named “Voldemort” in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.  Hit the jump for a synopsis of Great Expectations.

........... http://collider.com/ralph-fiennes-great-expectations-james-bond-23/87229/

HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET Starring Jennifer Lawrence Set for February 3, 2012

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: April 22nd, 2011

Relativity Media has set Mark Tonderai’s thriller House at the End of the Street for February 3, 2012.  The film stars Jennifer Lawrence as a teenager who moves into a new home with her mother (Elisabeth Shue), but then discovers that their home is next door to the site of a double murder. She makes friends with the massacre’s sole survivor (Max Thieriot). If it turns out he was the person responsible for the double murder, I’ll be very disappointed.

The only other film currently set for release on February 3, 2012 is Fox’s superhero drama Chronicle starring Dane DeHaan.  Presumably, the film will try to build off all the publicity Lawrence will be receiving in the lead-up to her starring role in The Hunger Games, which opens less than two months later. [Update: We've added the press release from Relativity after the jump.]

....................... http://collider.com/house-at-the-end-of-the-street-release-date/87243/

Emile Hirsch Joins Oliver Stone’s SAVAGES

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 22nd, 2011

Oliver Stone’s Savages continues to round up an impressive cast even though Stone hasn’t made a good film in over a decade.  According to Variety, the latest talented actor to board the flick is Emile Hirsh.  There are currently no details on which role he’ll play, but he’ll be starring alongside Benecio Del Toro, Salma Hayek, Blake Lively, Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Johnson, John Travolta, and Uma Thurman.  The film is based on Don Winslow’s novel which centers a pair of marijuana growers (Kitsch and Johnson) who are forced to work in a Mexican cartel after their friend is kidnapped.  Stone is revising the script Winslow co-wrote with Shane Salerno.

Hirsch recently wrapped filming on William Friedkin’s dark comedy Killer Joe and he’s currently at work on The Motel Life alongside Stephen Dorff and Dakota Fanning.  Hit the jump to read the synopsis for Savages.

............ http://collider.com/emile-hirsch-savages-oliver-stone/87253/

**Mr. Popper's Penguins International Trailer **The Help Trailer **Looper Is Most Important Film of My Career Says Joseph Gordon-Levitt **X-Men: First Class Photo Featuring Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique **Abduction Photos Featuring Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins **X-Men: First Class TV Spot and Photo **The Help Photos Featuring Emma Stone and Viola Davis **Three The Help Photos with Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis

Mr. Popper's Penguins International Trailer
Apr 18, 2011 by Brian Gallagher
An international trailer has just been released for the 20th Century Fox comedy Mr. Popper's Penguins, which will arrive in theaters nationwide on June 17. Click on the video player below for a new glimpse at this penguin-out-of-water comedy, which stars Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, and Angela Lansbury.
Mr. Popper's Penguins comes to theaters June 17th, 2011 and stars Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Madeline Carroll, Angela Lansbury, Ophelia Lovibond, Philip Baker Hall, Maxwell Perry Cotton, James Tupper. The film is directed by Mark Waters.
......... http://www.movieweb.com/news/mr-poppers-penguins-international-trailer




The Help Trailer
Apr 18, 2011 by Brian Gallagher
The first trailer has debuted for The Help, which arrives in theaters nationwide on August 12. Click on the video player below for your first glimpse at this drama starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard.
The Help comes to theaters August 12th, 2011 and stars Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Mike Vogel, Allison Janney, Sissy Spacek, Jessica Chastain, Chris Lowell, Viola Davis. The film is directed by Tate Taylor.




Sources: Moviefone
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Looper Is Most Important Film of My Career Says Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Apr 17, 2011 by B. Alan Orange
Joseph Gordon-Levitt calls Looper most important film of his careerLooper is a sci-fi time travel thriller that finds a group of hit men traveling into the past to kill their victims before they can commit their crimes. We haven't heard much about the movie at this point. Now, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, while promoting Inception in Shanghai, has called Looper, perhaps, the most important film of his career.


Here is what Joseph Gordon-Levitt had to say about Looper.




"I feel now, doing 'Looper,' is the result of what happened with 'Inception.' It is something I have been working for my whole life. It is like nothing I have seen before. It has action. It has romance. It also deals with philosophy. I really like it."




Looper comes to theaters in 2011 and stars Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Paul Dano, Noah Segan, Jeff Daniels, Piper Perabo. The film is directed by Rian Johnson.




Sources: The Canadian Press




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X-Men: First Class Photo Featuring Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique

Apr 18, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

A new photo has arrived from X-Men: First Class, which features actress Jennifer Lawrence in full costume as Mystique. Click on the photo below, which features the actress wearing the iconic yellow X-Men jacket, to access our growing gallery.

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Abduction Photos Featuring Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins

Apr 18, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Lionsgate has debuted two new photos from the highly-anticipated thriller Abduction, which hits theaters nationwide on September 23. Click on these photos below, which feature Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, and Denzel Whitaker, to access our growing gallery.

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X-Men: First Class TV Spot and Photo

Apr 18, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

20th Century Fox has released a new TV spot and photo from X-Men: First Class, which arrives in theaters nationwide on June 3. Click on the video below, as well as take a look at the photo featuring Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy as Magneto and Professor Xavier.

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The Help Photos Featuring Emma Stone and Viola Davis

Walt Disney Pictures has just released nine brand new photos from the new drama The Help, which will be released on August 12, 2011. Click on any of these new images below, which feature Emma Stone and Viola Davis, to access our growing gallery:

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Three The Help Photos with Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis

Apr 18, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

DreamWorks Pictures has released three new photos from the upcoming drama The Help, which will debut in theaters on August 12. The first trailer will also be released later today, so keep your eyes peeled for that. In the meantime, you can click on these photos below, which feature Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Octavia Spencer, to access our gallery.


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**Trailer for Will Ferrell’s Spanish-Language Comedy CASA DE MI PADRE **Lionsgate to Distribute Barry Levinson’s THE BAY; Relativity Purchases HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET Starring Jennifer Lawrence **Mark Wahlberg to Produce and Possibly Star in WHEN CORRUPTION WAS KING and BILLY JACK **First Poster for MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS

Trailer for Will Ferrell’s Spanish-Language Comedy CASA DE MI PADRE

by Jason Barr    Posted: April 14th, 2011

The trailer for Will Ferrell’s Spanish-language comedy Casa de mi Padre (translated House of My Father) has quietly surfaced online. Starring Ferrell, Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna, Efren Ramirez, and Genesis Rodriguez, the film is directed by Matt Piedmont from a script by Andrew Steele. We let you know back in January that Casa de mi Padre tells the story of Armando (Ferrell) and the misadventures he undergoes while simultaneously attempting to save his father’s farm/fend off feared Mexican drug lord Onza (Bernal). The English-subtitled trailer delivers hints of that premise while also promising plenty of “slaps!” and “special effects!”

Hit the jump to check out the trailer for yourself. Casa de mi Padre is currently eyeing an unspecified 2011 release.

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Lionsgate to Distribute Barry Levinson’s THE BAY; Relativity Purchases HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET Starring Jennifer Lawrence

by Jason Barr   Posted: April 14th, 2011

We have a few acquisition bits to bring you today. First up, Lionsgate has picked up the U.S. distribution rights to Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson’s (Rain Man) found-footage “eco-horror” film, The Bay. Produced by Paranormal Activity alums Oren Peli, Steven Schneider, and Jason Blum, The Bay stars Andy Stahl and Kether Donohue and focuses on “an unprecedented biological disaster unleashed from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay – an isopod parasite, carrying a horrific untreatable disease, that jumps from fish to human hosts.” On its own, the disease sounds pretty rough. When you throw in the “untreatable,” it gets upgraded to “horrific.” The film is shaping up for a release later this year.

Next up, Relativity Media has acquired domestic distribution rights to the thriller House at the End of the Street. Starring former Oscar-nominees Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone) and Elisabeth Shue (Leaving Las Vegas) as well as Max Theriot (My Soul to Take), the film revolves around a mother and daughter (Shue and Lawrence) who move into a new neighborhood only to find that the house next door is the home of a psychotic young girl who murdered her parents. Mark Tonderai directs a script by David Loucka. Also without an official release date, moviegoers may be waiting until 2012 to check out House at the End of the Street.

For more on the projects, hit the jump to check out the official press releases for both acquisitions.

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Mark Wahlberg to Produce and Possibly Star in WHEN CORRUPTION WAS KING and BILLY JACK

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: April 14th, 2011

Adding to the long list of projects that Mark Walhberg is currently attached to, the Fighter star is set to produce and possibly star in two more films. Variety reports that the actor and his producing partner, Stephen Levinson, have come aboard the adaptation of Robert Cooley’s When Corruption Was King as producers with the possibility that Wahlberg might star in the flick as well. Frank Baldwin is writing the script, with no director attached at the moment. Cooley’s memoir tells the story of how he, as a mob attorney, played a major role in bringing down Chicago’s mob organization during Operation Gambat.

Additionally, The Tracking Board (via /Film) reports that Wahlberg is also set to produce and possibly star in a remake of the 1971 action film Billy Jack. Starring Tom Laughlin, Billy Jack centers on a gunslinger who defends a hippie-themed school from townspeople opposed to the counterculture students. Presumably, this plot would be updated. Though I personally think a shoot-em-up action flick with a gun-slinging Mark Wahlberg protecting liberal arts students from angry townsfolk would make for a fantastic moviegoing experience. Hit the jump for a rundown of the other projects that Walhberg is connected to at the moment, as well as a synopsis of When Corruption Was King. ............ http://collider.com/mark-wahlberg-when-corruption-was-king-billy-jack/86088/

First Poster for MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: April 14th, 2011

The first poster for Mr. Popper’s Penguins has been released. Based on the children’s book of the same name, the film centers on a New York real estate developer who inherits some penguins, naturally. Jim Carrey stars in the film which was directed by Mark Waters. I quite enjoyed Waters’ Mean Girls, and thought the premise had some potential with Carrey attached, but the first trailer didn’t really impress anything upon me other than “look how kooky it is to have penguins in a high-rise apartment!” Though I did find it cool that the film used actual penguins most of the time rather than relying on CGI.

Hit the jump to check out the poster. Carrey stars alongside Carla Gugino, Angela Lansbury, and Madeline Carroll. Mr. Popper’s Penguins hits theaters June 17^th.

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**Michael Shannon Cast as General Zod in SUPERMAN Reboot MAN OF STEEL **Teaser Trailer for THE WOMAN IN BLACK Starring Daniel Radcliffe **Third X-Men: First Class International Trailer

Michael Shannon Cast as General Zod in SUPERMAN Reboot MAN OF STEEL

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: April 10th, 2011

Viggo Mortensen was never able to find the right hole in his schedule to play General Zod in the upcoming Superman reboot, now officially titled Man of Steel.  Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, however, landed on a fantastic alternative: Michael Shannon.  Shannon was rumored for an unspecified villain role last month — the studios have announced today he will play Zod.  Director Zack Snyder remarked,

“Zod is not only one of Superman’s most formidable enemies, but one of the most significant because he has insights into Superman that others don’t.  Michael is a powerful actor who can project both the intelligence and the malice of the character, making him perfect for the role.”

I could not agree more.  Henry Cavill will star as Clark Kent/Superman.  The supporting cast includes Amy Adams as Lois Lane, and Diane Lane and Kevin Costner as Martha and Jonathan Kent.  Read the official announcement after the jump.

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Teaser Trailer for THE WOMAN IN BLACK Starring Daniel Radcliffe

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: April 10th, 2011

The teaser trailer for the ghost thriller The Woman in Black has gone online. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, the film is based on the classic ghost story by Susan Hill that centers on a young lawyer visiting a remote English town that, naturally, holds many ghostly secrets. The trailer is very much a teaser, and doesn’t really give much of the plot away, but I’m liking the air of creepiness and general unease that it suggests.

Hit the jump to check out the teaser for yourself. The Woman in Black hits theaters in the UK on February 10^th, 2012 with a US release date currently unknown.

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Third X-Men: First Class International Trailer

Apr 11, 2011 by Courtney O.

Here is a new non-dubbed version of the international trailer for X-Men: First Class, which is now in English. Last week, we revealed the international trailer dubbed in Russian.

X-Men: First Class comes to theaters June 3rd, 2011 and stars Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Caleb Landry Jones, Nicholas Hoult, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence, Edi Gathegi, Jason Flemyng. The film is directed by Matthew Vaughn.

Sources: 20th Century Fox

here;

 http://www.movieweb.com/news/third-x-men-first-class-international-trailer

**4 Clips and the Trailer for CEREMONY **Talks With Viggo Mortensen for SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN Break Down **Actors Testing for Two Lead Male Roles in THE HUNGER GAMES Include Liam Hemsworth, Hunter Parrish, Josh Hutcherson and More

4 Clips and the Trailer for CEREMONY Starring Uma Thurman and Michael Angarano
by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub Posted: March 25th, 2011
Writer/director Max Winkler’s feature debut Ceremony opens April 8 and we’ve got 4 clips and the trailer. Starring Uma Thurman, Michael Angarano, Lee Pace, Rebecca Mader and Reece Thompson, Ceremony tells the story of a young man (Angarano) who falls in love with an older man’s fiancée (Thurman) while spending a weekend at the older man’s beachside estate. The film premiered to positive reception at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall.


I caught a screening earlier this week and thought it was a great debut and I’m very excited to see what Winkler does next. Hit the jump to watch the clips and trailer and look for my video interviews with the cast the week of April 8.
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Talks With Viggo Mortensen for SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN Break Down
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 25th, 2011
It’s no secret that Viggo Mortensen has been in talks with Universal to star in the fairy-tale update Snow White and the Huntsman for quite some time now. Well, it looks like the reason talks have taken so long is that the two parties are having trouble coming to an agreement, with Heat Vision reporting that talks with the actor completely fell apart last night. Mortensen is reportedly asking for $8 million plus gross participation for his work in the film, with Universal reportedly none too happy with the demand.


The report states that talks all but disintegrated once before, explaining Mortensen’s flirtation with the villain role in Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot, but the two parties came back to the table. Now, talks have frayed once again and Universal is moving on for the moment. Hit the jump for more.
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Actors Testing for Two Lead Male Roles in THE HUNGER GAMES Include Liam Hemsworth, Hunter Parrish, Josh Hutcherson and More
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 25th, 2011
While Jennifer Lawrence is now set in the lead role of Katniss in Gary Ross’ adaptation of The Hunger Games, producers are currently looking to fill out the other lead roles in the cast. Apparently Lionsgate is testing a number of actors today for the two male lead roles in the film: Peeta, a boy from Katniss’ town who reveals his love for her as the Hunger Games (life-or-death games played out in the post-apocalyptic future) begin, and Gale, a character who teaches Katniss the “way of the hunter” while she’s in the games herself.


Actors testing for Peeta include the previously mentioned Hunter Parrish (Weeds), Josh Hutcherson (The Kids Are All Right) and Evan Peters (Kick-Ass). Testing for Gale are Liam Hemsworth (The Last Song), David Henrie (The Wizards of Waverly Place) among others. Hit the jump to see the full list of actors testing for each part.
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**R.I.P. Elizabeth Taylor (1932 – 2011) **Will Sasso Joins THE THREE STOOGES Casting Race **Bill Nighy and Danny Huston Join CLASH OF THE TITANS Sequel; Full Synopsis Revealed **Trailer for Yet another Terrible-Looking 50 Cent Movie, SETUP, Co-Starring Bruce Willis **New Image from X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult

R.I.P. Elizabeth Taylor (1932 – 2011)
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 23rd, 2011



Actress Elizabeth Taylor has passed away at the age of 79. ABC News has confirmed that Taylor died of congestive heart failure this morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.


Taylor’s career in Hollywood spanned five decades. She was nominated for five Oscars and she took home the award for Best Actress for her riveting performances in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and BUtterfield 8. While she retired from acting in 2001, she was one of Hollywood’s greatest legends and one of the most in-demand stars of the 1950s and 60s. In 1985, she devoted herself to fund-raising and activism against AIDS and the family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Our deepest condolences go out to Ms. Taylor’s friends and family. Hit the jump for a statement from her son Michael Wilding.


Taylor’s son Michael Wilding released an official statement:

“My Mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great passion, humor, and love.  Though her loss is devastating to those of us who held her so close and so dear, we will always be inspired by her enduring contribution to our world. Her remarkable body of work in film, her ongoing success as a businesswoman, and her brave and relentless advocacy in the fight against HIV/AIDS, all make us all incredibly proud of what she accomplished. We know, quite simply, that the world is a better place for Mom having lived in it. Her legacy will never fade, her spirit will always be with us, and her love will live forever in our hearts.”

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Will Sasso Joins THE THREE STOOGES Casting Race
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 23rd, 2011
Add Will Sasso ($#*! My Dad Says) to the list of potential actors who may be leading the Farrelly Brothers’ The Three Stooges. THR reports that Sasso is a “likely frontrunner to play Moe, Larry or Curly”. While I don’t doubt that Sasso has the comic range to play any of the Stooges, I think we can all agree that he would probably play Curly if he was cast in the film.


I’ve been a fan of Sasso’s ever since I saw him on MADtv back in the 90s and I’d be happy to see him land such a major role. After the jump, you can check out Sasso in one of my favorite MADtv sketches, “Paul Timberman’s Workshop”.
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Bill Nighy and Danny Huston Join CLASH OF THE TITANS Sequel; Full Synopsis Revealed
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 23rd, 2011
Production has begun on Jonathan Liebesman’s untitled sequel to Clash of the Titans. Warner Bros. has sent out a press release confirming the film’s cast. Returning actors Sam Worthington (Perseus), Liam Neeson (Zeus), Ralph Fiennes (Hades), and Danny Huston (seen in the first film for half-a-second as Poseidon), will be joined by Edgar Ramirez (Ares), Toby Kebbell (Argenor, Posiedon’s demigod son), Rosamund Pike (Andromeda), and Bill Nighy (Hephaestus). It’s worth noting that Gemma Arterton, who was rumored to return as Io, isn’t mentioned in the press release.


Warner Bros. has also sent out a full synopsis for the sequel. The story takes place 10 years after the first film with Perseus attempting to lead a quiet life. But he’s called back into action in order to rescue Zeus after the god is captured by Ares and Hades in a deal to unleash the titans. The plot clearly has a major role set up for Kronos, the leader of the titans, but no actor has been linked to the role at this point.


Hit the jump for the full press release and synopsis. Clash of the Titans 2 is set to be released in post-converted 3D (ugh) on March 30, 2012.
.....read more; http://collider.com/clash-of-the-titans-2-synopsis/82005/

 





Trailer for Yet another Terrible-Looking 50 Cent Movie, SETUP, Co-Starring Bruce Willis
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 23rd, 2011
A couple weeks ago, we showed you the hilariously-awful trailer for Things Fall Apart starring Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. While some rappers have shown they can excel at music and acting, 50 Cent is not one of those rappers. Any on-stage charisma he has vanishes when he’s on camera, and his gigantic teeth seem to get in the way of him intelligibly delivering dialogue.


But if you saw the trailer for Things Fall Apart and were left thinking, “Man, I wish there was more where that came from,” then you’re in luck. The trailer for future direct-to-DVD movie Setup has gone online and it will leave you wondering, “Seriously, Bruce Willis? You’re in this? Did you forget you’re an A-Lister?” I can understand when Val Kilmer co-stars with 50 Cent in Gun, but this just baffles me to pieces.


Hit the jump to see Willis making a toast to “crime” and informing a hapless thug that “God has left Detroit.”
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New Image from X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 23rd, 2011

Fox continues to dribble out new images from Matthew Vaughn’s X-Men: First Class.  The newest image shows Raven Darkholme/Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) and Hank McCoy/Beast (Nicholas Hoult) having a picnic in the model airplane ventilation room.  Remember parents—it’s not really an institute of learning unless it has a model airplane ventilation room.

Hit the jump to check out the new image.  X-Men: First Class also stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, January Jones, Rose Byrne, Oliver Platt, and Kevin Bacon.  The film opens June 3rd.

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