***Zooey Deschanel Covers 'Self' July 2011 ***Keanu Reeves: Nobu with Mystery Woman! ***Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stops by the "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" ***"Green Lantern" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals ***Cameron Diaz's 'Bad Teacher' Photocall in London ***'Bad Teacher' Moscow Premiere ***Cameron Diaz in Moscow

Wed, 15 June 2011

Zooey Deschanel Covers 'Self' July 2011

Zooey Deschanel shows off her baby blues on the cover of Self magazine’s July 2011 issue, on newsstands Thursday (June 16) in New York and Los Angeles.

Here’s what the 31-year-old actress had to share:

On getting to know yourself: “Most people spend too much time comparing themselves to others….Get to know yourself a little bit better. Stop and ask yourself a few questions, and think about you.”

On why she works out: “A lot of people work out to be skinny. That’s so boring, and it seems like a depressing goal for a modern woman. I work out to be healthy and because I like it. I do sports or classes, things that engage my mind. If you’re active, fitness will follow - and probably a good figure, too.”

On advice she’d give her former self: “If I could give my teenaged self any advice, it would be ‘Calm down!’ In fact, if I could relive one day of my life, it would be the worst day of seventh grade, just so I could appreciate how much better life is now.”

Zooey also joked with Self staffers that “if this acting thing doesn’t work out,” she could be a Snow White impersonator at Disneyland!

FYI: In her hula hooping picture, Zooey is wearing a dress by Shoshanna.

For more from Zooey, visit Self.com! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/15/zooey-deschanel-covers-self-july-2011/

Wed, 15 June 2011

Keanu Reeves: Nobu with Mystery Woman!

Keanu Reeves holds onto his helmet while leaving Nobu on Saturday (June 11) in London, England.

The 46-year-old actor dined at the Japanese restaurant before leaving with a mystery woman.

Keanu reportedly wrapped up filming his latest project, 47 Ronin, in Budapest, Hungary.

The flick, which is a remake of a 1994 Japanese film, is set in the 18th century and centers on a band of samurai who set out to avenge the death of their master.

Keanu is also in talks to star in a live-action adaptation of Akira based on Katsuhiro Otomo’s hit manga. http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/15/keanu-reeves-nobu-mystery-woman/

"Transformers" star Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stops by the "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" show at NBC Studios in New York City

 

"Transformers" star Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stops by the "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" show at NBC Studios in New York City

In This Photo: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

"Transformers" star Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stops by the "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" show at NBC Studios in New York City.

( June 16, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stops to pose for photographers as she arrives at the Jimmy Fallon show

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/AQhUrsZ72P1/Rosie+Huntington+Whiteley+stops+pose+photographers

and

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"Green Lantern" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

In This Photo: Laura Vandervoort

Celebrities attend the "Green Lantern" Los Angeles premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

( June 16, 2011 - Photo by FlynetPictures.com)

In This Photo: Blake Lively

Celebrities attend the "Green Lantern" Los Angeles premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

( June 16, 2011 - Photo by FlynetPictures.com)

 

In This Photo: Ryan Reynolds

Celebrities attend the "Green Lantern" Los Angeles premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

( June 16, 2011 - Photo by FlynetPictures.com)

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"Green Lantern" World Premiere in Hollywood

In This Photo: Angela Bassett

World Premiere of "Green Lantern".Grauman's Chinese, Hollywood, CA.

( June 15, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

In This Photo: Blake Lively

World Premiere of "Green Latern".Grauman's Chinese, Hollywood, CA.

( June 15, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

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Blake Lively at the Los Angeles premiere of "Green Lantern"

Jason Bateman and wife Amanda Anka at the Los Angeles premiere of "Green Lantern" held at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles.

( June 15, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

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Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Green Lantern" - Red Carpet

Actors Blake Lively (L) and Ryan Reynolds arrive at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Green Lantern" held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on June 15, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

( June 14, 2011 - Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images North America)

Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Green Lantern" - Red Carpet

In This Photo: Zachary Levi

Actor Zachary Levi arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Green Lantern" held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on June 15, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

( June 14, 2011 - Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images North America)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/we06XhckryC/Premiere+Warner+Bros+Pictures+Green+Lantern

Cameron Diaz's 'Bad Teacher' Photocall in London

Cameron Diaz attends the 'Bad Teacher' photocall at the Pavillion Suite at the Dorchester Hotel.

( June 16, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

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Bad Teacher Photocall - London

Cameron Diaz poses at a photocall for her upcoming film Bad Teacher at The Dorchester on June 16, 2011 in London, England.

( June 15, 2011 - Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images Europe)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/VL7wkcEwisA/Bad+Teacher+Photocall+London

'Bad Teacher' Moscow Premiere

Actress Cameron Diaz is seen arriving for the Moscow premiere of Bad Teacher.

( June 16, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/nLvQ1HXJY9m/Bad+Teacher+Moscow+Premiere

Cameron Diaz in Moscow

Actress Cameron Diaz is seen at the Moscow photo call for her latest project Bad Teacher, the photo call took place on the roof top terrace of the Ritz Carlton.

( June 15, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

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***Promo Posters for 47 Ronin ***Eva Mendes Joins Derek Cianfrance’s THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES; Greta Gerwig in Talks to Co-Star ***First Set Photos from AMERICAN REUNION ***Darren Aronofsky Wants Christian Bale as His NOAH

Eva Mendes Joins Derek Cianfrance’s THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES; Greta Gerwig in Talks to Co-Star

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: June 14th, 2011

Eva Mendes has joined Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper in The Place Beyond the Pines with Greta Gerwig in Talks to co-star.  Derek Cianfrance’s follow-up to Blue Valentine stars Gosling as a biker-turned-bank-robber and Cooper as a cop-turned-politician in the multi-generational crime drama.  Deadline reports that Mendes will play the robber’s love interest and mother of his child while Gerwig would play the politician’s wife.  Filming begins next month.
Mendes recently co-starred in The Other Guys and Last Night.  She was in the running for the remake of Total Recall, but I think missing out on that film to do this one is a positive outcome.  As for Gerwig, she’s set to star opposite Joel Kinnaman in the indie romantic comedy Lola Versus. http://collider.com/place-beyond-the-pines-eva-mendes-greta-gerwig/96349/

First Set Photos from AMERICAN REUNION

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: June 14th, 2011

Set photos from the upcoming non direct-to-DVD American Pie sequel, American Reunion, have gone online.  They’re not photos from filming, but simply the cast looking directly into the camera while on the set and showing us all what a grand time they’re having.  The photos also show that John Cho is returning, although I’m left to wonder if his role will be as minor as it was in the original movies.
Hit the jump to check out the set photos.  The film reunites Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Eugene Levy, and almost everyone else from the original movie.  American Reunion opens April 6, 2012. http://collider.com/american-reunion-set-photo/96309/

Darren Aronofsky Wants Christian Bale as His NOAH

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: June 14th, 2011

Darren Aronofsky wants Christian Bale to build him an ark that is 300 cubits by 50 cubits by 30 cubits.  Vulture reports that Aronofsky is angling to get the Oscar-winning actor to star in the biblical epic Noah.  As we previously reported, studios are circling the project to co-finance, but the film’s budget is projected at $130 million.  Getting a star of Bale’s caliber could help secure financing.  New Regency is already on board, but other contenders Summit, 20th Century Fox, and Paramount could make a better prediction of the film’s overseas potential if Bale comes on board (I swear, I’m not making these boat metaphors just for the puns).
Bale is currently filming on Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises.  He’s also set to star in the drama The Last Photograph, which is about a war correspondent in Afghanistan who is the sole survivor of an attack on Americans.  That project is tipped to shoot after Bale wraps on Batman, but we’ll see how fast Noah comes together if Bale signs on for the super fun task of gathering two of every animal.  Hit the jump for more details on Noah. http://collider.com/chrisitan-bale-noah-darren-aronofsky/96305/


Promo Posters for 47 Ronin  

Promo Posters for THE HOBBIT, THE HUNGER GAMES, BATTLESHIP, and More

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted:June 14th, 2011 at 1:37 pm

With the 2011 Licensing International Expo currently underway in Las Vegas, many promo posters have started hitting the net.  Yesterday we posted the promo poster for The Avengers as well as the promo posters for The Amazing Spider-Man, Hotel Transylvania, and more.  Continuing the barrage of advertising, we now have promo posters for The Hobbit, The Hunger Games, Battleship, The Three Stooges, The Lorax, 47 Ronin, The Croods, The Bourne Legacy, Rise of the Guardians, Stretch Armstrong, RIPD, Fast & Furious 6, and How to Train Your Dragon 2.  It’s worth noting that the promo poster for Fast & Furious 6 says the film is due out in 2013, which isn’t too surprising.  More intriguing is that the poster for How to Train Your Dragon 2 is simply titled “Dragons“.

Hit the jump to check out the promo posters and look out for more over the coming days.

Via ComingSoon.net.

 http://collider.com/hobbit-hunger-games-battleship-movie-promo-posters/96367/

First Photos from "American Pie 4" SetPosted: June 14th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

Today we have the first photo from the set of "American Reunion," the fourth theatrical "American Pie" installment, which is bringing back the entire original cast, including Jason Biggs, Eugene Levy and John Cho. Check out the photos below.

The new movie will center around the gang's ten year high school reunion. Oz (Chris Klein) is a big shot with a Malibu mansion and a girlfriend who seems to be a gold-digger. Heather (Mena Suvari) is dating a middle-aged surgeon who tries to act younger than his age. Stifler's (Seann William Scott) life has gone down the drain — he's unhappily working as a temp, and isn't getting laid much. He avoids going to the reunion.

Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) is an "international traveler" and will be scoring with Trish, a bartender who used to go to band camp with Michelle. Stifler's Mom (Jennifer Coolidge), the original MILF, will be making an appearance. Jim (Biggs) is still married to Michelle (Alyson Hannigan), but his next-door neighbor has a crush on him — and her long-term boyfriend isn't happy about it. Meanwhile, his sex tape with Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth) has gone viral on YouTube.

"American Reunion" is set to hit theaters on April 6th, 2012.



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***Keanu Reeves Turns Down "Akira" Film ***Johnny Depp's "Dark Shadows" Plot Revealed ***Jason Reitman's "Young Adult" Plot Revealed ***Trailer: "I Melt With You" with Thomas Jane, Rob Lowe, Jeremy Piven, Sasha Grey ***"The Crow" Remake to Begin Filming in January

Johnny Depp's "Dark Shadows" Plot Revealed

Posted: May 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Warner Bros has unveiled a details plot synopsis for "Dark Shadows," which is directed by Tim Burton and stars Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, and Chloe Moretz. Production started this week.

Plot: In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. But even an ocean was not enough to escape the mysterious curse that has plagued their family. Two decades pass and Barnabas (Depp) has the world at his feet - or at least the town of Collinsport, Maine. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy... until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Brouchard (Green). A witch, in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive.

Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate has fallen into ruin. The dysfunctional remnants of the Collins family have fared little better, each harboring their own dark secrets. Matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Pfeiffer) has called upon live-in psychiatrist, Dr. Julia Hoffman (Carter), to help with her family troubles.

Also residing in the manor is Elizabeth's ne'er-do-well brother, Roger Collins (Jonny Lee Miller); her rebellious teenage daughter Carolyn Stoddard (Moretz); and Roger's precocious 10-year-old son, David Collins (Gulliver McGrath). The mystery extends beyond the family, to caretaker Willie Loomis (Haley), and David's new nanny, Victoria Winters (Bella Heathcote).

Source: Warner Bros



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Jason Reitman's "Young Adult" Plot Revealed

Posted: May 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Paramount Pictures has unveiled the official plot synopsis for Jason Reitman's (Up in the Air, Juno) upcoming "Young Adult" film, which stars Charlie Zeron, Patrick Wilson and Patton Oswalt. The script is once again written by Diablo Cody.

Plot: Theron plays Mavis Gary, a writer of teen literature who returns to her small hometown to relive her glory days and attempt to reclaim her happily married high school sweetheart (Wilson). When returning home proves more difficult than she thought, Mavis forms an unusual bond with a former classmate (Oswalt) who hasn’t quite gotten over high school, either.

Reitman has already wrapped filming and will likely premiere the movie at the Toronto Film Festival in September, just like he has done with all his other films.

Source: Paramount Pictures


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Keanu Reeves Turns Down "Akira" Film

Posted: May 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Earlier this month, it was revealed that Keanu Reeves was in talks to play Kaneda, the gang leader in the upcoming live-action "Akira" film. Warner Bros was hoping that having Reeves on board would better its chances of getting another A-lister to take the role of Tetsuo, the best friend.

JoBlo has now learned that Reeves has officially turned down the role, which will likely make many fans very happy. Warners quickly released a statement addressing allegations that the project, which has a budget of roughly $140 million and has Albert Hughes (The Book of Eli) attached to direct, may be in trouble.

"Production on 'Akira' has not halted or been shut down, as the film has not yet been greenlit and is still very much in the development stage," said the studio. "The exploratory process is crucial to a project of this magnitude, and we will continue to sculpt our approach to making the best possible film."

Source: JoBlo

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Trailer: "I Melt With You" with Thomas Jane, Rob Lowe, Jeremy Piven, Sasha Grey

Posted: May 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


It turns out that the trailer for "I Melt With You," starring Thomas Jane, Rob Lowe, Jeremy Piven, Christian McKay, Carla Gugino and Sasha Grey, has made its way online. You can now watch it below.

Plot: Four college friends (Jane, Lowe, Piven, McKay) reunite for their annual summer reunion in a seaside town, but 25 years of disappointments and compromises resurrect a pact they vowed to live, die, and kill by.

The new low-budget drama is directed by Mark Pellington (The Mothman Prophecies, Arlington Road) and has already premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film has yet to set a release date.



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"The Crow" Remake to Begin Filming in January

Posted: May 18th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


We just reported producer Ed Pressman is at the Cannes Film Festival with news that he'll be remaking Jean Claude Van-Damme's "Bloodsport" film with director Phillip Noyce (Salt) at the helm.

Pressman also revealed that "The Crow" remake is moving forward and will begin filming in January. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) is on board to direct and Bradley Cooper (The Hangover) is still attached to star. It turns out that the lawsuit between Relativity Media and The Weinstein Company is no longer an issue.

In the film, Cooper will play a rock musician who is murdered while trying to save his fiancee from thugs. He is resurrected by supernatural forces and seeks revenge. The role was originally played by Brandon Lee, who was killed by a freak accident during production in 1993.

Source: ScreenDaily



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***Keanu Reeves Will NOT Star in AKIRA; Film Still in Development ***Armie Hammer Is THE LONE RANGER ***Gillian Jacobs Is SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD; Rob Corddry, Rob Huebel, and Thomas Lennon Join RAPTUREPALOOZA ***Joel Edgerton Lands THE GREAT GATSBY

Gillian Jacobs Is SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD; Rob Corddry, Rob Huebel, and Thomas Lennon Join RAPTUREPALOOZA
by Jason Barr Posted: May 17th, 2011 at 6:50 pm


We have a couple of casting bits to bring your way tonight. First up, Community’s Gillian Jacobs has joined Steve Carell and Keira Knightley in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. Written/directed by Lorene Scafaria (who wrote the film adaptation of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist), Friend tells the story of a man (Carell) and woman (Knightley) who embark on a trip to locate the former’s high school sweetheart before an oncoming asteroid ends life on Earth as we know it. THR reports that Jacobs’ role will be that of a “waitress high on Ecstasy that the duo meet on their journey” (which sounds eerily similar to the one Lindsay Sloane was in talks for as of last week). The story also confirms earlier reports that William Peterson, Adam Brody, and Rob Corddry will appear in the film. Production on the film began this week in Los Angeles.


Speaking of Rob Corddry, Variety confirms that he, Rob Huebel (Childrens’ Hospital), and Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!) will star in the post-apocalyptic comedy Rapturepalooza. The trio join a cast that already includes Anna Kendrick (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), John Francis Daley (Bones), and The Office’s Craig Robinson. The promising, albeit low-budget (coming in at less than $2 million), centers on two teens (Kendrick and Daley) who battle their way through the end of the world in order to defeat the Antichrist (Robinson). Paul Middleditch will direct Rapturepalooza for Lionsgate from a script by Chris Matheson.
http://collider.com/gillian-jacobs-seeking-a-friend-for-the-end-of-the-world-rob-corddry-rapturepalooza/91441/






Joel Edgerton Lands THE GREAT GATSBY
by Jason Barr Posted: May 17th, 2011 at 6:03 pm


Joel Edgerton (Animal Kingdom) will play the role of Tom Buchanan in director Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 classic, The Great Gatsby. A few days ago, we reported that Edgerton was considered a top contender for the role alongside Luke Evans (Clash of the Titans). Tonight, Deadline confirms that Edgerton has claimed the significant role (once occupied by Ben Affleck) and will join a cast that already includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, and Isla Fisher. In discussing Edgerton’s casting, Luhrmann credited the actor’s physicality and “five-star acting chops” as deciding factors.


In addition to Gatsby, Edgerton can next be seen alongside Tom Hardy in the action/drama Warrior due out later this year on September 9th. The Aussie actor also stars in the remake of John Carpenter’s The Thing alongside Mary Elizabeth Winstead which is due out October 14th. Production on Gatsby is set to begin this August in Sydney with an unspecified 2012 3D release date in mind.
http://collider.com/joel-edgerton-the-great-gatsby/91435/






Armie Hammer Is THE LONE RANGER
by Jason Barr Posted: May 17th, 2011 at 5:30 pm


Armie Hammer (The Social Network) will star in Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s adaptation of The Lone Ranger. Variety reports that the actor is in final negotiations to take on the iconic role of “The Lone Ranger” which began as a radio show in the 1930s before being adapted into the massively popular television series in 1949. Hammer will play opposite Johnny Depp who has been attached to the project as the Ranger’s trusty sidekick, Tonto, since 2008. Gore Verbinski (Rango) will direct The Lone Ranger from a script by Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road).


Production on the film is expected to begin after Depp wraps Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows adaptation which is due out May 11th, 2012. As for Hammer, his stock continues to rise as he has recently locked down the role of the prince alongside Julia Roberts in The Brothers Grimm: Snow White as well as a supporting role in Clint Eastwood’s Herbert Hoover biopic, Hoover.
http://collider.com/armie-hammer-the-lone-ranger-2/91431/






Keanu Reeves Will NOT Star in AKIRA; Film Still in Development
by Jason Barr Posted: May 17th, 2011 at 4:47 pm


Talks between Warner Bros. and Keanu Reeves regarding his role in the studio’s adaptation of the manga-turned-anime, Akira, have come to an end with Reeves passing on the project. JoBlo broke the news of the deceased negotiations earlier today which quickly spawned questions concerning the film’s future at the studio. While I’ll stop short of projecting the film’s long-term outlook, for now we have confirmed the accuracy of the original report with the studio who reassures us that Reeves passing on the role has not killed the project which is set to be directed by Albert Hughes (The Hughes Brothers) from a rewritten script by Steve Kloves (the Harry Potter series).


Although the constant back-and-forth regarding Akira casting may appear to be a bleak sign for the project (a shortlist of names including Robert Pattinson and Chris Pine previously appeared here, with names like James Franco and Zac Efron being rumored here and here), it’s worthy to note that many high-profile/big-budget projects such as this have a difficult time getting off of the ground initially. As such, we should most likely expect Warner Bros. to begin courting another upper-echelon name to attach to the project in the near future. For more on Akira, including a statement from the studio, hit the jump.
http://collider.com/keanu-reeves-akira-2/91421/

**Matt Damon Might Direct and Star in FATHER DAUGHTER TIME: A TALE OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ESKIMO KISSES **Michael Fassbender in Talks for Danny Boyle’s TRANCE **Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" Films May Not Happen **Keanu Reeves in Talks for Live-Action "Akira" Film

Matt Damon Might Direct and Star in FATHER DAUGHTER TIME: A TALE OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ESKIMO KISSES

by Ramses Flores    Posted: May 6th, 2011

Matt Damon may make his directorial debut with the much sought after Matthew Aldrich penned script, Father Daughter Time: A Tale of Armed Robbery and Eskimo Kisses.  Deadline reports that various studios including Paramount and Fox were trying to get their hands on the script, with Warner Bros coming out on top with the winning bid.  There isn’t much known about the film except that the story is about “a man who goes on the lam with his daughter, his accomplice on a three-state crime spree.”   Aldrich describes the film as “not high concept, it’s a smallish, very personal, dark but playful road movie about a father and daughter.”  For my thoughts on the project and what else Damon is involved in, hit the jump.
..... http://collider.com/matt-damon-father-daughter-time-tale-of-armed-robbery-eskimo-kisses/89465/

Michael Fassbender in Talks for Danny Boyle’s TRANCE

by Bill Graham    Posted: May 6th, 2011

Michael Fassbender has had a hell of a year, and we aren’t even at the halfway point. He recently landed a role in Ridley Scott’s return to science fiction, Prometheus — now the actor is eyeing Danny Boyle’s next film, Trance. According to THR (who refers to the film as “Trances“), Fassbender is in talks to become the first cast member to join Boyle’s fast-tracked film. The film is a remake of Joe Ahearne’s 2003 art heist TV movie aptly named Trance. Hit the jump for a lengthy synopsis, the potential role of Fassbender, and why the film is being put in fast-forward.
... http://collider.com/michael-fassbender-trance/89479/

Matt Damon Wants to Direct "Father Daughter Time"

Posted: May 7th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Warner Bros ia finalizing a deal to acquire "Father Daughter Time: A Tale of Armed Robbery and Eskimo Kisses," a script written by Matthew Aldrich (Cleaner).

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck will produce the film through their Pearl Street company. Damon is also considering starring and making his feature directing debut.

The script focuses on a man who goes on the lam with his daughter, his accomplice on a three-state crime spree. "The script is not high concept, it's a smallish, very personal, dark but playful road movie about a father and daughter," said Aldrich.

Source: Deadline



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Michael Fassbender in Talks for Danny Boyle's "Trance"

Posted: May 7th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Two days ago we reported that Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later) is setting up "Trance" thriller as his next film.

The plan is to begin filming in September and then put everything on hold so Boyle can focus on the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony. In August of 2012, Boyle will return to the film and have it ready by March of 2013.

Since everyone is in a hurry to get started, casting is already underway. Variety has learned that Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class, Inglourious Basterds) is in talks to play the lead in the film which is described as a thriller about an art heist gone wrong.

Source: Variety



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Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" Films May Not Happen

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


Universal Pictures has been planning to turn Stephen King's novel series "The Dark Tower" into three feature films with a TV mini-series in between each film. Ron Howard is on board to direct, Akiva Goldsman wrote the script and Javier Bardem is set to star.

Unfortunately, there are big problems and the planned September start date has already been pushed back. The studio is now worried about the budget and may consider handing the franchise to another studio, which could mean the end of "The Dark Tower."

Many believe that Howard and Goldsman will not let the project die and some of the options are for Goldsman to take it to Warner Bros, which may fund it the films on its own or with Universal. At this point, the May 17th, 2013 is still in place, but that may change very soon. Stay tuned.

Source: Deadline



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Keanu Reeves in Talks for Live-Action "Akira" Film

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


Over the years, actors like Brad Pitt, Justin Timberlake, James Franco, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Fassbender, Zac Efron and Robert Pattinson have been attached to the live-action "Akira" film, to be directed by Albert Hughes (The Book of Eli).

THR has now learned that Warner Bros is in talks with Keanu Reeves to play Kaneda, the gang leader. An offer has yet to be made, but sources claim that negotiations are going well.

In the script, the action moves from Neon-Tokyo to New Manhattan, where a biker gang leader tries to save his best friend from a medical experiment that threatens to unleash destructive powers.

The studio believes that bringing Reeves on board would give the project a better chance or getting another A-lister to take the role of Tetsuo, the best friend.

Source: THR



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**Keanu Reeves in Talks for AKIRA? [UPDATED] **Will Smith Frontrunner for Tarantino’s DJANGO UNCHAINED; Christoph Waltz Confirmed to Star **Casting Call: Vincent D’Onofrio, Chelsea Handler, and Eric Bogosian Join MALL; Walton Goggins Set for Indie Drama OFFICER DOWN **Laura Linney to Star Opposite Bill Murray in HYDE PARK ON THE HUDSON; Ricky Gervais’ Voice Joins SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD

Casting Call: Vincent D’Onofrio, Chelsea Handler, and Eric Bogosian Join MALL; Walton Goggins Set for Indie Drama OFFICER DOWN

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: May 6th, 2011

We’ve got a couple of casting stories for you today. First up, Vincent D’Onofrio, Chelsea Handler and Eric Bogoslan will star in an adaptation of Bogoslan’s novel Mall, the directorial debut of Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn. Deadline reports that the film will tell the intersecting stories of five suburbanites: “a stoner teen, a restless housewife, a voyeuristic businessman, a mall security guard and a trigger-happy crystal meth addict who heads to the mall looking for trouble.” Handler will play the dark role of the housewife, D’Onofrio will take on the voyeuristic businessman, and Bogoslan is set to play a store owner. Hahn has directed a number of Linkin Park’s music videos.
Additionally, Walton Goggins (Justified) has joined the cast of the indie drama Officer Down. The film stars David Boreanaz, Stephen Dorff, Dominic Purcell (Prison Break) and AnnaLynne McCord (90210) and centers on a doctor and security guard who live out each other’s daytime lives in their dreams at night. The security guard murders his wife, but is then hit by a car and is brought in to the hospital that he doctor works at, where they recognize each other. Deadline reports that Goggins will play the prime suspect in the sexual assault of a young woman, a case being investigated by Dorff’s character. Hit the jump to read a synopsis of the novel Mall.
.... http://collider.com/vincent-donofrio-chelsea-handler-eric-bogosian-mall-walton-goggins-officer-down/89415/

Keanu Reeves in Talks for AKIRA? [UPDATED]

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: May 6th, 2011

The live-action version of Akira may actually be happening. After Warner Bros. secured a co-financer for the $230 million pricetag (Legendary Pictures, who just recently backed out of the deal), and Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves turned in a rewrite of the script that had everyone eager to get going, producers began searching for their cast. Directors the Hughes brothers have been searching for an A-lister with global appeal to star in the flick (you don’t gamble that amount of money without ensuring that you’re gonna rake in serious international revenue), but for a while it seemed like they were searching in vain.
Now, Vulture reports that Keanu Reeves is in very early talks to take on the starring role in the film. Based upon the manga and the 1988 anime adaptation, Akira centers on teenager Shōtarō Kaneda and his quest to stop his friend Tetsuo from destroying Neo-Tokyo. Hit the jump for more on the project.
[Update: Heat Vision reports that Reeves is in talks for the role of Kaneda, the gang leader.]
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Laura Linney to Star Opposite Bill Murray in HYDE PARK ON THE HUDSON; Ricky Gervais’ Voice Joins SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD

by Ramses Flores    Posted: May 6th, 2011

Laura Linney (The Big C) will star alongside Bill Murray in Hyde Park on the Hudson.  The film focuses on FDR’s love affair with his cousin, Daisy, during a June weekend in 1939 when the British King and Queen visited Roosevelt’s upstate New York cottage in what was the first ever visit to America by a member of the British monarchy.  As we previously reported, the notoriously reclusive Bill Murray has signed on to star as FDR.  Now, Deadline reports that Linney has signed on to play FDR’s cousin/lover, Daisy.  I’ll watch anything with Bill Murray and it’ll be interesting to see who will end up playing Eleanor Roosevelt along with the King and Queen.  Roger Mitchell (Morning Glory) will direct the film.
In other casting news, Ricky Gervais has signed on to voice the character of Argonaut in the upcoming Spy Kids film, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World.   In the press release Gervais said, “Not only am I lending my voice to Spy Kids, but they can keep it.  I’m sick of it.”  Not much is known about Argonaut besides the fact that he is a robot spy dog.  Gervais joins the cast which already includes Jessica Alba, Jeremy Piven, Joel McHale, Rowan Blanchard, Mason Cook, Antonio Banderas, Danny Trejo , Alexa Vega, and Daryl Sabara.  Spy Kids: All the Time in the World opens on August 19, 2011 and it’s written and directed by Robert Rodriguez.  Hit the jump  for the synopsis.
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Will Smith Frontrunner for Tarantino’s DJANGO UNCHAINED; Christoph Waltz Confirmed to Star

by Ramses Flores    Posted: May 6th, 2011

Will Smith has been informally offered the lead role in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming “Southern”/Spaghetti Western, Django Unchained.  The project came out of nowhere last week and we’ve slowly been getting more details about the film during the past couple of days.  We know that Tarantino is aiming to start production in late summer or fall and we also have this plot synopsis:

“Django is a freed slave, who, under the tutelage of a German bounty hunter becomes a bad-ass bounty hunter himself, and after assisting Waltz in taking down some bad guys for profit, is helped by Waltz in tracking down his slave wife and liberating her from an evil plantation owner.”

The film is moving at a fast pace and we now have some info regarding who Tarantino is hoping to cast and which roles they play.  Here’s a hint:  Christoph Waltz and Samuel L. Jackson.  Hit the jump for more.
... http://collider.com/will-smith-django-unchained-christoph-waltz/89456/

**Alex Winter Says "Bill and Ted 3" Script is Finished **Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lopez, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari and More Join Voice Cast of ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT **"Cyborg" Remake in the Works **"Scream 5" May Not Happen **Johnny Depp Confirmed for "21 Jump Street" Cameo

Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lopez, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari and More Join Voice Cast of ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 26th, 2011

Hot off the heels of being named the lead in The Bourne Legacy, Jeremy Renner has been tapped to join the voice cast of Ice Age: Continental Drift alongside fellow additions Jennifer Lopez, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer and Drake. Returning for the fourth film in the Ice Age series are franchise staples Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Seann William Scott and Josh Peck.

THR reports that Renner will portray Gutt, “a self-styled master of the high seas” while Lopez will take on the role of Shira, a sabre tooth and love interest for Leary’s character. Ice Age: Continental Drift is slated for July 13^th, 2012, and given the commercial success of the franchise it’s safe to assume that more sequels will follow. 

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"Cyborg" Remake in the Works

Posted: April 26th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


AICN has learned that "Cyborg" director Albert Pyun is planning to remake his own 1989 movie, which starred Jean-Claude Van Damme as a mercenary tracking a cyborg through a post-apocalyptic America.

Pyun told the site that he's currently in an "acquisition process" with MGM, but already has the financial backing of the same company that funded "Donnie Darko," "Memento" and "Monster."

A script has yet to be finished, but Pyun promises that there will be more "car/vehicle mayhem" with more emphasis on practical effects rather than CGI. At this point, Vince Klyn and Terrie Batson, who played the villain and the love interest in the original 1989 film, are already onboard for the remake. The helmer is hoping to also work out deals with Rutger Hauer and Michael Dudikoff.

Source: AICN



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Trailer: "What's Your Number?" With Anna Faris and Chris Evans

Posted: April 26th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Today we have the trailer for "What's Your Number?" comedy, starring Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Andy Samberg, Zachary Quinto, Joel McHale, Ed Begley Jr and Thomas Lennon. Check it out below.

Plot: A woman (Faris) looks back at the past twenty men she's had relationships with in her life and wonders if one of them might be her one true love. The story is based on a book by Karyn Bosnak.

The new movie is directed by Mark Mylod ("Entourage") and is scheduled to hit theaters on September 30th.




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"Scream 5" May Not Happen

Posted: April 25th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


When "Scream 4" was announced, the plan was to develop a new trilogy that would remain close to the original three films. The fourth installment recently hit theaters, grossing $18 million. It will definitely make its money back, but Dimension Films were hoping to at least top the opening numbers of the second ($33 million) and third ($35 million) films.

E! Online believes that "Scream 4" failed not because of its quality, but because it's a sequel. "If 'Scream 4' proved anything, it's that horror reboots have a better chance of survival than continuing sagas," said the site. "If there is a 'Scream 5,' expect it to be re-titled 'Scream,' and don't expect David Arquette, Courteney Cox or Neve Campbell to return unless it's in a cameo."

Moviehole reached out to its contact with ties to the studio, who said that "Scream 5" will likely not happen. "The 'Scream' franchise will likely end here, at least for the moment," said the contact, adding that it may have a future as a direct-to-DVD franchise.

Source: Moviehole



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Alex Winter Says "Bill and Ted 3" Script is Finished

Posted: April 25th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


On his Twitter page, "Bill and Ted" star Alex Winter has confirmed that the script for the third movie has been written and is now in his hands. "Just got the script," he wrote. "And now to read..."

About three weeks ago, Keanu Reeves said that the script, written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon (Excellent Adventure, Bogus Journey), is six weeks from completion. So it looks like things are moving forward at a fast pace.

So what's the story about? Reeves explained: "When we last got together, part of it was that Bill and Ted were supposed to have written the song that saved the world, and it hasn't happened. So they've now become kind of possessed by trying to do that. Then there's an element of time and they have to go back."

Source: Alex Winter



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Johnny Depp Confirmed for "21 Jump Street" Cameo

Posted: April 25th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Ever since Jonah Hill announced that he'll be working on a big screen adaptation of the "21 Jumps Street" TV show, he has been planning to approach Johnny Depp to do a cameo.

Depp has been saying that he would be interested in shooting some scenes, but nothing ever materialized, until now. ComingSoon has learned that Depp is officially on board and will do a cameo that Depp previously called "really funny."

The new movie is currently shooting in New Orleans under the direction of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" helmers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. It is scheduled to hit theaters on March 16th, 2012.

Source: ComingSoon



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**Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves and Johnny Depp in Talks for "Robocop"? **Tom Cruise in Talks for "Oblivion" Sci-Fi Film **Green Day's "American Idiot" Musical to Become a Film **Photos: Josh Brolin and Will Smith on "Men in Black 3" Set **Matt Reeves to Direct "They Live" Remake

Tom Cruise in Talks for "Oblivion" Sci-Fi Film

Posted: April 13th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Universal Pictures is looking to finance and distribute "Oblivion," a sci-fi film by "Tron Legacy" director Joseph Kosinski. The plan is to begin shooting this October and Tom Cruise is currently in talks to star.

"Oblivion" is a futuristic sci-fi love story that takes place in an apocalyptic future where most of the population lives in clouds above an earth surface that has been rendered for the most part uninhabitable. An earthbound soldier - stuck there repairing drones that patrol and blast a savage alien life form - encounters a beautiful woman who crashed in a craft, and they have an experience that forces him to question his world view.

Universal has agreed to take on the film, but only if Kosinski is able to deliver a PG-13 version at a budget of around $100 million. William Monahan (The Departed) wrote the script.

Source: Deadline



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Green Day's "American Idiot" Musical to Become a Film

Posted: April 13th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Universal Pictures is negotiating to turn the Green Day's Broadway musical "American Idiot" into a feature film. Oscar-winning writer Dustin Lance Black (Milk) is in talks to pen the script, and Michael Mayer will direct. Mayer helmed the musical, which is closing on Broadway April 24th and launching a tour in the fall.

The musical, which uses the songs of the punk band's 2004 album to tell the coming-of-age story of three small-town guys, was optioned before its opening last spring by Tom Hanks' Playtone. The production company previously turned the stage hit "Mamma Mia!" into a Universal film.

It is expected that Green Day lead singer/songwriter Billie Joe Armstrong will be courted to play the role of the drug dealer St. Jimmy. Each time he did a stint in the role on Broadway, the grosses rose considerably. The band was actively involved in the formation of the musical.

Source: Deadline

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Photos: Josh Brolin and Will Smith on "Men in Black 3" Set

Posted: April 13th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


The third "Men in Black" movie is now filming again and today we have the some photos of Josh Brolin and Will Smith on the Bronx, New York set. Check out the photos below.

Brolin is playing the younger version of Tommy Lee Jones' agent K character. In the film, agent J (Will Smith) travels back in time (to the 60s) in order to team with K against a villain played by Jemaine Clement.

"Men in Black III" is once again directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and is set to hit conventional and 3D theaters on May 25th, 2012.
Set Photos: (click to enlarge)

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Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves and Johnny Depp in Talks for "Robocop"?

Posted: April 13th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Now that MGM has hired director Jose Padilha (Elite Squad) and writer Josh Zetumer for the upcoming "Robocop" reboot, the studio is now focusing on casting.

According to Moviehole, MGM wants a major Hollywood actor on board and has approached Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves and Johnny Depp to play the lead role. The site says that the three actors are just part of a wish-list, which apparently doesn't contain any unknowns.

"Robocop" revolves around a cop brought back from death and drafted to become a remorseless and ruthless cyborg cop. That plan is subverted when suppressed memories of his past life come back to haunt him.

Source: Moviehole



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Matt Reeves to Direct "They Live" Remake

Posted: April 11th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Matt Reeves (Let Me In, Cloverfield) has signed on to write and direct a feature film based on Ray Nelson's "8 O'Clock in the Morning" short story, which was also used as the basis for John Carpenter's 1988 film "The Live."

The story is about a man who awakens one morning with the crystal-clear realization that we are surrounded daily by the presence of aliens that are controlling society.

"I saw an opportunity to do a movie that was very point-of-view driven, a psychological science fiction thriller that explores this guy's nightmare," said Reeves. "There could be a desperate love story at the center of this. Carpenter took a satirical view of the material and the larger political implication that we're being controlled. I am very drawn to the emotional side, the nightmare experience with the paranoia of 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' or a Roman Polanski-style film."

Reeves said he will begin writing immediately.
Source: Deadline



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