***Emma Watson: 'Deathly Hallows' Premiere - After Party! ***Jennifer Aniston: Hand & Footprint Ceremony! ***Fifth The Cabin in the Woods Poster ***Fright Night Photos Find David Tennant Ready for Battle! ***Rosario Dawson & Leslie Bibb: 'Zookeeper' Premiere! ***Daniel Radcliffe & Rupert Grint: 'Deathly Hallows' Premiere!

Fifth The Cabin in the Woods Poster

Jul 6, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Just after the first photo was released, the new poster for The Cabin in the Woods has been unveiled. Take a look at this new one-sheet below, which features a look at the eclectic mix of characters in Drew Goddard's horror tale.
The Cabin in the Woods comes to theaters in 2011 and stars Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Jesse Williams, Chris Hemsworth, Fran Kranz, Kristen Connolly, Anna Hutchison, Brian J. White. The film is directed by Drew Goddard.

Sources: Bloody-Disgusting  http://www.movieweb.com/news/fifth-the-cabin-in-the-woods-poster

Fright Night Photos Find David Tennant Ready for Battle!

Jul 6, 2011 by B. Alan Orange

While the main premise of Fright Night has remained intact for Craig Gillespie's remake of the 1985 cult classic, the character of Peter Vincent, originated by the great Roddy McDowall, has been transformed from a cheesy late night horror host to a cheesy Las Vegas magician, both turned real-life vampire hunters. New images of David Tennant, who now embodies this role, have arrived. Check them out below.

http://www.movieweb.com/news/fright-night-photos-find-david-tennant-ready-for-battle

The Cabin in the Woods Photo Featuring Chris Hemsworth

Jul 6, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

The first photo has finally debuted for the highly-anticipated horror adventure The Cabin in the Woods, which doesn't have a release date at this time. Click on the photo below, which features Chris Hemsworth, to access our growing gallery.

Back in February, we reported that MGM is working on a deal with Sony to distribute The Cabin in the Woods sometime this year. We haven't heard anything about a release date for The Cabin in the Woods since then. http://www.movieweb.com/news/the-cabin-in-the-woods-photo-featuring-chris-hemsworth

Thu, 07 July 2011

Emma Watson: 'Deathly Hallows' After Party!

Emma Watson smiles at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 after party on Thursday (July 7) at Old Billingsgate Market in London, England.

The 21-year-old British actress sparkled in an Elie Saab dress with Giuseppe Zanotti heels, Chopard earrings, and a Boodles ring.

Earlier in the evening, Emma and her co-stars hit the red carpet for the film’s world premiere, where Emma got a bit emotional and teary-eyed.

“I’ll just miss being Hermione and getting to live her life and in that world and getting to bring to life a set of books that I myself loved so much,” she told Reuters about wrapping up the popular film franchise.

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/07/07/emma-watson-deathly-hallows-after-party/

Thu, 07 July 2011

Emma Watson: 'Harry Potter Deathly Hallows' Premiere!

Emma Watson hits the red carpet at the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 on Thursday (July 7) at Trafalgar Square in London, England.

The 21-year-old British actress stepped out in an Oscar de la Renta sand tulle sleeveless gown with embroidered bodice and full skirt.

The day before, Emma and her Harry Potter co-stars, including Rupert Grint and Tom Felton, promoted the flick during a photo call at The Renaissance St. Pancras Hotel.

FYI: Emma finished off her look with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and Boodles jewelry.

20+ pictures inside of Emma Watson at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 premiere in London…

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/07/07/emma-watson-harry-potter-deathly-hallows-premiere/

Thu, 07 July 2011

Daniel Radcliffe & Rupert Grint: 'Deathly Hallows' Premiere!

Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint suit up for the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 on Thursday (July 7) at Trafalgar Square in London, England.

The two actors were joined by co-star Tom Felton who walked the red carpet with girlfriend Jade Olivia.

Daniel flew in from New York City, where he performed in his hit Broadway play, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying the night before.

Also pictured inside: Helena Bonham Carter who plays the villainous Bellatrix Lestrange in the film, out July 15.

FYI: Daniel is wearing a custom Simon Spurr three piece grey sharkskin wool suit.

30+ pictures inside of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, and Helena Bonham Carter at the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 premiere…

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/07/07/daniel-radcliffe-rupert-grint-deathly-hallows-premiere/

 

Thu, 07 July 2011

Rosario Dawson & Leslie Bibb: 'Zookeeper' Premiere!

Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb hit the premiere of their new film, The Zookeeper, on Wednesday (July 6) at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.

The comedy, out this Friday (July 8), centers on “a group of zoo animals [who] decide to break their code of silence in order to help their lovable zookeeper (Kevin James) find love.”

Leslie, 37, paired her Prabal Gurung dress with shoes and a purse both by Christian Louboutin. She accessorized with Carrera y Carrera earrings and a Le Vian ring.

Rosario, 32, stepped out in a Roberto Cavalli dress with Kimberly McDonald jewelry, Brian Atwood heels, and a Christian Louboutin bag.

10+ pictures inside of Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb at The Zookeeper premiere…http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/07/07/rosario-dawson-leslie-bibb-zookeeper-premiere/

Thu, 07 July 2011

Jennifer Aniston: Hand & Footprint Ceremony!

Jennifer Aniston attends her Hand and Footprint Ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Thursday (July 7) in Hollywood.

The 42-year-old actress was joined at the event by beau Justin Theroux, her Horrible Bosses co-star Jason Bateman, and pal Chelsea Handler.

Jennifer got her hands dirty making her mark on the cement, which she also signed and dated.

Jen was recently on Inside the Actors Studio, where she opened up about coping with her divorce from Brad Pitt.

“I was slightly familiar with the topic,” she joked with host James Lipton about starring in the 2006 rom-com The Break-Up, which she filmed after her real-life split.

“I honestly felt like, ‘What a great way to sort of exorcise some of that,’” she shared.

FYI: Jennifer is wearing a Prada dress with Gucci shoes. http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/07/07/jennifer-aniston-hand-footprint-ceremony/

***International Teaser Trailer for THE IRON LADY ***New Trailer for FINAL DESTINATION 5 ***Neil Burger to Write and Direct UNCHARTED: DRAKE’S FORTUNE ***Marc Forster’s MACHINE GUN PREACHER Slated for September 23rd ***First Look at Nori, Ori, and Dori in Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT ***Summer Glau Wields A Sword In New Knights Of Badassdom Still

New Trailer for FINAL DESTINATION 5

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: July 7th, 2011

The new trailer for Final Destination 5 has gone online and as always, every thing can be boiled down to “Go to mundane location, bad things happen.”  The Final Destination franchise preys on our fears that we could die from a freak accident at any time.  I would love to see the Final Destination film where someone escapes the big accident at the beginning and then instead of the reaper getting him or her with a Rube Goldberg project of death, the person just dies from a long, protracted illness.  At least this one kind of raises an interesting moral quandary about whether or not you would kill an innocent person if it ensured your own survival.  And really, what would a Final Destination movie be without an arbitrary new rule that was never mentioned in the previous entries?
Hit the jump to check out the trailer.  Final Destination 5 opens in 3D on August 12th. http://collider.com/final-destination-5-trailer-2/100882/

Neil Burger to Write and Direct UNCHARTED: DRAKE’S FORTUNE

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: July 7th, 2011

Neil Burger (Limitless) has signed on to write and direct the adaptation of the video game Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.  Burger replaces David O. Russell who left the project in May after Sony disagreed with O. Russell’s decision not to give fans exactly what they think they wanted (which, if it’s a straight adaptation of Drake’s Fortune, is just a video game they can’t play).  Variety reports that “producers Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Charles Roven and Alex Gartner sparked to [Burger's] new take on the pic.”
Hit the jump for more on Uncharted.
http://collider.com/uncharted-movie-neil-burger/100878/

Marc Forster’s MACHINE GUN PREACHER Slated for September 23rd

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: July 7th, 2011

Relativity Media has picked up Marc Forster’s drama Machine Gun Preacher and will give the film a limited release on September 23rd.  The movie is based on the real-life story of Sam Childers (played by Gerard Butler), a former drug-dealer who eventually became a crusader for hundreds of refugee children in East Africa.  The film also stars Michelle Monaghan, Kathy Baker, and Michael Shannon.
Since it’s opening in limited release (most likely to build buzz for a possible awards run), it won’t really be competing against the movies opening in wide release, but here’s the list anyway: Abduction starring Taylor Lautner, the family film Dolphin Tale 3D, the action flick Killer Elite, and the sports drama Moneyball starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill.  Hit the jump for the press release from Relativity. http://collider.com/machine-gun-preacher-release-date/100875/

International Teaser Trailer for THE IRON LADY

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: July 7th, 2011

The international teaser trailer for the Margaret Thatcher biopic The Iron Lady has gone online.  Because Meryl Streep can be nominated for an Oscar for just about anything she does and because the Academy loves impersonations of historical figures within a dramatic context, I’d say Streep is looking pretty good for her 17th Oscar nomination (it also helps that she’s an incredible actress).  This is all a way to say that if The Iron Lady hits US theaters before the end of the year (and since it debuts in the UK in January 2012, it would probably be ready before year’s end), one of the Best Actress nominations will be taken.  Sorry, other actresses.
Hit the jump to check out teaser trailer.  The Iron Lady also stars Harry Lloyd, Jim Broadbent, Anthony Head, and Olivia Colman.
http://collider.com/iron-lady-teaser-trailer/100853/

First Look at Nori, Ori, and Dori in Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: July 7th, 2011

The first part of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit is a still over a year-and-a-half away, but Warner Bros. is showing no hesitation in letting fans get an early look at how the project is developing.  We’ve already seen the first images from the movie and now the studio have released a first look at dwarves Nori (Jed Brophy), Ori (Adam Brown), and Dori (Mark Hadlow).  Nori, Ori, and Dori are three of the thirteen dwarves that accompany Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) “who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug.”  I like the design of the costumes and make-up.  It’s clear they’re trying to emphasize that not all dwarves look like Gimli.
Hit the jump to check out the image along with a brief bio on the brothers Nori, Ori, and Dori.  The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be released on December 14, 2012.  The Hobbit: There and Back Again will hit theaters on December 13, 2013.  Both movies will be in 3D. http://collider.com/hobbit-movie-image-nori-ori-dori/100724/

Jason Statham is Older Sam Witwicky in "Transformers 4"?Posted: July 7th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staf



Michael Bay and Shia LaBeouf are not returning for any more "Transformers" installments, which is why it was recently reported that Paramount Pictures are considering Jason Statham as the lead in "Transformers 4," which may be a reboot of the franchise.

But producer Don Murphy says that "Transformers 4" won't be a reboot. Instead, it may be a the beginning of a new trilogy. "What happens next? Certainly not a reboot," he explained. "We haven't lost the Transformers. They didn't grow up or become expensive like Toby Maguire. I don't know what happens next. I'm pretty sure there will be a second trilogy."

If the plan is to continue the franchise, there is a good chance Statham may play an older Sam Witwicky, the character LaBeouf has been playing in the last three films.

Source: TFW2005





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Summer Glau Wields A Sword In New Knights Of Badassdom Still

published: 2011-07-07 18:29:22 Author: Eric Eisenberg

Thanks to the film's presence at this year's Comic Con there should be plenty of news surrounding Knights of Badassdom coming in the next few weeks, but for now we haven't gotten an update from the film in a few months. Back at the start of the year the movie's official Facebook page delivered two awesome stills of star Peter Dinklage, with one featuring True Blood star Ryan Kwanten. The cast, however, is much larger than just those two names, and today we have our first shot of Summer Glau on set.

Brandishing a sword and standing what looks somewhat like a medieval fair ground, the former Firefly and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles star delivers high levels on the badass meter, just as the title of the film would suggest. Also starring Danny Pudi, Steve Zahn, Jimmi Simpson, Margarita Levieva, Joshua Malina and Michael Gladis, the film is about a group of live-action role players (known to many as LARPers) who suddenly find themselves in real danger when they accidentally summon a demon.

Check out the image below.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Summer-Glau-Wields-A-Sword-In-New-Knights-Of-Badassdom-Still-25592.html

Thu, 07 July 2011

Meryl Streep: 'Iron Lady' Teaser Trailer!

Check out a sneak peek of Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher in this teaser for her upcoming drama, The Iron Lady!

The 62-year-old Oscar winner stars as the former British prime minister, who in 1979 became the first female to hold the position.

The movie, slated for a January 2012 release, revolves around Margaret, “one of the 20th century’s most famous and influential women, [who] came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male dominated world,” according to its synopsis.

ARE YOU EXCITED to watch Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady? http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/07/07/meryl-streep-iron-lady-teaser-trailer/

***Teaser Trailer for Season Two of THE WALKING DEAD ***Jonah Hill and Mark Wahlberg Join Forces for GOOD TIME GANG ***Over 15 Images from FRIGHT NIGHT ***Michael Suscy to Direct Romeo and Juliet Update ROSALINE for Fox 2000 [UPDATED] ***New Trailer for Gus Van Sant’s RESTLESS ***Melissa McCarthy and Ryan Lee Join Judd Apatow’s Untitled KNOCKED UP Spin-Off

Jonah Hill and Mark Wahlberg Join Forces for GOOD TIME GANG

by Jason Barr    Posted: July 7th, 2011

The world is in need of a good “buddy mercenary movie,” or at least that is what RCR Pictures is hoping. Just in case, the independent label has locked down Jonah Hill and Mark Wahlberg as a pair of party-first mercs who decide to take on a terrorist case in the action comedy Good Time Gang. According to 24 Frames, Good Time Gang is being described internally as an action-heavy take derived from a Lethal Weapon-esque formula. Penned by Max Landis (of Fox’s Frankenstein project), the pic sees Hill and Wahlberg’s mission go awry when it is discovered that one of the two is related to the terrorist in question.

Per the report, RCR has yet to select a director for Good Time Gang but counts poker champion Chris Ferguson and company head Schorr (Food, Inc.) as producers on the film. As for Hill, the thesp has been spreading his wings into more action-intensive work with his upcoming role alongside Johnny Depp and Channing Tatum in 21 Jump Street which is due out March 16th, 2012. He also has turns in The Sitter and Moneyball due out this year on August 5th and September 23rd respectively. Wahlberg is currently filming Seth MacFarlane’s feature directorial debut, Ted, alongside Mila Kunis and Giovanni Ribisi. That film is currently scheduled to hit theaters on July 13th, 2012. He can also be seen starring opposite Ben Foster and Kate Beckinsale in the thriller Contraband which opens against Hill’s aforementioned 21 Jump Street on March 16th.        http://collider.com/jonah-hill-good-time-gang-mark-wahlberg/101029/

Over 15 Images from FRIGHT NIGHT

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: July 7th, 2011

A number of images from director Craig Gillespie’s Fright Night remake have been released. The film centers on a teenager (Anton Yelchin) whose neighbor (Colin Farrell) turns out to be a vampire. We’ve seen some of these images before, but a few of them are new. When Farrell’s in the right movie, he can be great, and the supporting cast isn’t too shabby. I’m interested to see the actor’s take on the vampire craze.

In addition to Farrell and Yelchin, Fright Night also stars Toni Collette, David Tennant, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Dave Franco and Imogen Poots. The film hits theaters in 3D on August 19^th. http://collider.com/fright-night-movie-images-2/100963/

Teaser Trailer for Season Two of THE WALKING DEAD

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: July 7th, 2011

We’ve already gotten a look at the first image from the anticipated second season of AMC’s hit drama series The Walking Dead, and with October inching slowly closer, now we have this awesome new teaser trailer as well. It’s nothing too mind-blowing, but it accomplishes just what any good teaser trailer should and leaves you wanting Halloween to get here sooner than later for the second season premiere. The cut to the title complete with some splatter is a nice touch, but you’ll see what I mean when you watch the trailer after the jump.http://collider.com/the-walking-dead-trailer-season-two/100957/

Michael Suscy to Direct Romeo and Juliet Update ROSALINE for Fox 2000 [UPDATED]

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: July 7th, 2011

Fox 2000 has hired Michael Suscy, director of the award-winning HBO mini-series Grey Gardens, to helm their adaptation of Rebecca Serle’s novel Rosaline. Showblitz reports that Suscy has landed the job for the film, which serves as an update to Shakespeare’s classic Romeo & Juliet story. Because it’s been a while since we’ve seen a glib teen high school comedy loosely based on a Shakespeare play, Rosaline will be a contemporary version of the story set in (you guessed it) high school. The film will tell the tale of Juliet and her Romeo from the perspective of the latter’s jilted ex-lover Rosaline.

We reported back in November that (500) Days of Summer scribes Scott Neustadter and Michael Weber would be writing the screenplay, but it’s unknown if Suscy will be using their draft or commissioning a rewrite. Shawn Levy (Night at the Musem) is producing.

[Update: We've been told by Fox that Rosaline won't be contemporary after all, and will be set in Verona in the 1500's instead. This is definitely more intriguing. The logline is as follows: "Romeo’s jilted ex-girlfriend Rosaline tells her side of the classic Romeo and Juliet story in this comedy set in 16th century Verona."]

http://collider.com/michael-suscy-rosaline/100945/

New Trailer for Gus Van Sant’s RESTLESS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: July 7th, 2011

A new trailer for director Gus Van Sant’s (Milk) new film Restless has been released. The film tells the story of a terminally ill girl (Mia Wasikowska) who, during her last remaining months, befriends a boy (Henry Hopper) whose best friend is a ghost. Van Sant has a knack for small dramas, and judging by the trailer Restless seems to be no exception. Wasikowska and Hopper look great, and the story is quirky with a touch of heartbreak.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer. In addition to Wasikowska and Hopper, the film stars Ryo Kase and Schuyler Fisk. Produced by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, Restless is poised to hit theaters on September 16^th.   http://collider.com/restless-movie-trailer/100940/

Melissa McCarthy and Ryan Lee Join Judd Apatow’s Untitled KNOCKED UP Spin-Off

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: July 7th, 201

After seeing Bridesmaids, audiences and critics who enjoyed the film tended to agree that Melissa McCarthy would be one of the breakout stars of the year.  That easy prediction is already coming true with McCarthy and Bridesmaids co-write Annie Mumolo selling a pitch to Paramount, and McCarthy being rumored to co-star with Jon Hamm in a new Paul Feig/Judd Apatow comedy.  McCarthy will certainly be working with Apatow again, but he’ll be directing her in his untitled Knocked Up spin-off starring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann.  THR reports that McCarthy will play a mom at the school where Rudd and Mann’s children attend and that Super 8 co-star Ryan Lee will play her son.
The untitled comedy also stars Albert Brooks, Megan Fox, Chris O’Dowd, Lena Dunham, Charlene Yi, and Wyatt Russell.  The film is set to open in December 2012. http://collider.com/judd-apatow-knocked-up-spin-off-melissa-mccarthy/100886/

***Charlie Sheen in Talks for "Anger Management" TV Series ***Trailer: Taylor Lautner's "Field of Dreams" Sequel ***International "Johnny English Reborn" Trailer ***David Schwimmer Wants To Adapt Upton Sinclair's The Jungle ***Seth Rogen, Jonathan Levine, Will Reiser And Evan Goldberg Reteaming For Jamaica ***Adam West Cameo In Dark Knight Rises?

Charlie Sheen in Talks for "Anger Management" TV Series
Posted: July 6th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Comedy Central recently announced that it will air a Roast for the actor during the same day that "Two and a Half Men" will return to television with Ashton Kutcher. But Sheen is planning a bigger return to TV.


He is now in talks with Revolution Studios and Lionsgate Television on an "Anger Management" TV series, based on the popular Adam Sandler comedy. If cast, Sheen would play Jack Nicholson's character, a counselor who helps patients deal with anger management in potentially infuriating ways.


"I'm gonna be involved in every aspect of it," said Sheen. Joe Roth, who produced the "Anger Management" movie, is also involved.


Source: TMZ




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Trailer: Taylor Lautner's "Field of Dreams" Sequel
Posted: July 6th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


With the NFL lockout looming, Funny Or Die put together its bigger video yet. Called "Field of Dreams 2: NFL Lockout," the three minute fake trailer stars Taylor Lautner (Twilight), Dennis Haysbert, and "Field of Dreams" stars Kevin Costner and Ray Liotta. Check it out below.


In the video, Lautner is building a football field in his backyard, which results in well-known football players using it, including Ray Lewis, DeSean Jackson, Tony Gonzalez and Dwight Freeney.


This trailer debuted on SportsCenter Wednesday morning and features cameos from ESPN's Steve Levy and the NFL Network's Rick Eisen and Marshall Faulk.




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Watch Taylor Lautner's Field Of Dreams Remake Trailercomments published: 2011-07-06 12:36:13 Author: Josh Tyler
Back in 1989 when Kevin Costner made Field of Dreams you could still make the case that baseball was America’s pastime. These days, it’s not even close. Football has taken over as the clear number one sport in America and, with the NFL lockout looming it seems almost appropriate that someone would remake Field of Dreams as a football movie. That someone is Taylor Lautner… sort of.


Find out what it would look like if Taylor Lautner made Field of Dreams in the modern era, by watching him in the trailer for Field of Dreams 2: NFL Lockout. It’s packed with cameos from real football stars, and if you hang in there till the end, you’ll even get a little Kevin Costner:
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Watch-Taylor-Lautner-s-Field-Of-Dreams-Remake-Trailer-25555.html










International "Johnny English Reborn" Trailer
Posted: July 6th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff


Today we have an international trailer for the upcoming "Johnny English" sequel, starring Rowan Atkinson, Gillian Anderson, Dominic West and Rosamund Pike. The film is directed by Oliver Parker (Dorian Gray). Check out the trailer below.


Plot: In his latest adventure, the most unlikely intelligence officer in Her Majesty's Secret Service must stop a group of international assassins before they eliminate a world leader and cause global chaos. In the years since MI-7's top spy vanished off the grid, he has been honing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia. But when his agency superiors learn of an attempt against the Chinese premier's life, they must hunt down the highly unorthodox agent.


Now that the world needs him once again, Johnny English is back in action. With one shot at redemption, he must employ the latest in hi-tech gadgets to unravel a web of conspiracy that runs throughout the KGB, CIA and even MI-7. With mere days until a heads of state conference, one man must use every trick in his playbook to protect us all. For Johnny English, disaster may be an option, but failure never is.






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David Schwimmer Wants To Adapt Upton Sinclair's The Jungle
published: 2011-07-06 17:42:39 Author: Sean O'Connell


Though David Schwimmer will forever be known as Ross from Friends (which is what happens when you are part of one of television’s most successful sitcoms), his fledgling directorial career so far is characterized by films that couldn’t be more different in tone and subject matter. He got his feet wet with the Simon Pegg comedy Run Fatboy Run before moving on to Trust, which discusses the dangers of Internet chat rooms. And it was during a Web chat on behalf of Trust that Schwimmer revealed what his next project might be.


During a revealing conversation with Empire, where he updated fans on the status of Madagascar 3 (he has recorded his vocal parts) and confessed to his favorite sandwich (a medium-rare cheeseburger with mustard, tomato, lettuce and onion), Schwimmer said that he’s optioned the rights to an adaptation of Upton Sinclair’s epic turn-of-the-century novel The Jungle. Schwimmer says it will be a “character-driven” story about “a young immigrant from Lithuania to the meat-packing industry of Chicago in 1904, and the rise of the unions in America.” Once again, completely different from his previous efforts.


I also like that in the same interview, Schwimmer tells one chat participant that he’d love to try his hand at a good horror script. Who knew Ross was so versatile? Of course, he’ll need Trust to make a little money before a studio is willing to bankroll a sizeable production of The Jungle. But Schwimmer’s fearlessness behind the lens so far has led to some creative decisions, and it’s exciting to see just where his talents will take him next.




http://www.cinemablend.com/new/David-Schwimmer-Wants-To-Adapt-Upton-Sinclair-s-The-Jungle-25565.html





Seth Rogen, Jonathan Levine, Will Reiser And Evan Goldberg Reteaming For Jamaica
: 2011-07-06 17:11:09 Author: Eric Eisenberg


The two best movies that I've seen thus far this year won't be released until September. The first is Nicholas Winding Refn's Drive, which I reviewed from this year's Los Angeles Film Festival, but the second is the Johnathan Levine 50/50. A dramedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Anjelica Huston and Bryce Dallas Howard, I've previously remarked that the film is a perfect balance between drama and comedy featuring some of the greatest performances that you will see in 2011. Now, just as Winding Refn and Ryan Gosling did when it was revealed the two would be teaming up again for Only God Forgives, the folks behind 50/50 are sticking with the formula that works.


THR has learned that Rogen, Evan Goldberg, writer Will Reiser and Jonathan Levine are set to make their second film together. The project, titled Jamaica, once again draws from Reiser's personal experiences, as the story will be loosely based on a vacation he took with his grandmother when he was 14. Staying in the same formation established in 50/50, Reiser will write the script, Levine will direct, and both Rogen and Goldberg will produce.


You may not appreciate this news now, but come September 30 you are going to be thanking the heavens that this group is getting back together. Much of what makes 50/50 so incredible is how real everything feels, and all of that comes from Reiser's script, which is based on his fight with cancer. While I'd be satisfied to see this group tackle a original concept too, the fact that Reiser is calling this a passion project suggests to me that we should be heavily anticipating Jamaica now.




http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Seth-Rogen-Jonathan-Levine-Will-Reiser-And-Evan-Goldberg-Reteaming-For-Jamaica-25564.html






Adam West Cameo In Dark Knight Rises?
published: 2011-07-06 13:05:08 Author: Josh Tyler
It’s been awhile since we’ve had a completely bonkers Dark Knight Rises rumor. There hasn’t been any need for them, since the studio has now actually confirmed the cast. But here we go again. This time the big rumor is that Adam West is joining the movie’s cast.


The rumor originated with Floss Magazine, where they offer nothing beyond a vague proclamation to back up their findings. So the story here is I guess that some magazine says Adam West will have a cameo in Chris Nolan’s next Batman movie. Stranger things have happened. Believe it or not?


I’m going with “not” here, because casting Adam West in your movie would be a gimmick and Christopher Nolan isn’t prone to gimmicks. For fans over the age of fifty this addition might be kind of fun, he was the original TV Batman after all, but how many in The Dark Knight Rises audience are old enough to care? Definitely not enough to justify a gimmicky stunt casting.


There’s also Adam West’s age to consider. He’s 83-years-old and perhaps not getting around as well as he used to. Most of his appearances in recent years have been confined to voice work on Family Guy, though he does occasionally show up in the odd Funny or Die web video.


We’ll let you know if this rumor gets confirmed, but don’t count on it. So far Chris Nolan has shown no inclination towards this type of gimmickry, this isn’t a Marvel movie and Adam West isn’t Stan Lee.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Adam-West-Cameo-In-Dark-Knight-Rises-25556.html

***Abigail Spencer Joins Sam Raimi’s OZ, THE GREAT AND POWERFUL ***First Image from Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon’s THE CABIN IN THE WOODS ***New Images from FRIGHT NIGHT and THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN ***Shia LaBeouf Turned Down "127 Hours," "The Social Network" and "Bourne Legacy"

Abigail Spencer Joins Sam Raimi’s OZ, THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: July 6th, 2011

Sam Raimi continues to fill out the cast of his Wizard of Oz prequel Oz, The Great and Powerful, as Mad Men actress Abigail Spencer is the latest to sign on. The impressive cast now includes James Franco as the charismatic magician, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams as three witches, and Zach Braff as Oz’s faithful assistant. The story tells the origins of the eponymous Wizard, as Franco’s character is whisked away in a hot air balloon to the land of Oz, where he must team up with Glinda the Good Witch (Williams) in order to battle her evil counterparts (Kunis and Weisz) who are bent on taking over the land.

Heat Vision reports that Spencer will play a willing participant in Franco’s magic show while he’s performing in Kansas. On Mad Men, Spencer played the foxy Miss Farrell, schoolteacher to Don Draper’s kids and the focal point of Mr. Draper’s super serious bedroom eyes in season three. Oz, The Great and Powerful begins filming in Michigan later this month. We recently reported that Raimi will be reteaming with composer Danny Eflman for the fantasy tale. The film hits theaters March 8^th, 2013.

http://collider.com/abigail-spencer-oz-the-great-and-powerful/100680/

First Image from Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon’s THE CABIN IN THE WOODS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: July 6th, 2011

After sitting on the shelf for two years due to MGM’s financial difficulties, director Drew Goddard and co-writer Joss Whedon’s The Cabin in the Woods finally found a distributor in Lionsgate this past April.  The first image from the film has finally gone online and shockingly it shows people in a cabin (cabin may or may not be in the woods).  Details on the plot have remained scarce since the project was first announced but Goddard and Whedon have indicated that the film will be their spin on the “Cabin in the Woods” horror sub-genre.
Hit the jump to check out the image.  The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Connolly, Anna Hutchinson, Fran Kanz, Jesse Williams, Bradley Whitford, and Richard Jenkins.  No release date has been announced but there are rumors Lionsgate could open it in the fall to replace the Saw franchise. http://collider.com/cabin-in-the-woods-movie-image/100632/

New Images from FRIGHT NIGHT and THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: July 6th, 2011

New images from Fright Night and The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn have popped up online.  The Fright Night images provide a couple new looks at David Tennant as Las Vegas stage magician/vampire hunter Peter Vincent while the Tintin image shows the eponymous character and his dog Snowy.  I have no idea as to the context of these images, but they’re after the jump for your viewing pleasure.
Fright Night opens in 3D on August 19th.  The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn opens in 3D on December 23rd. http://collider.com/fright-night-tintin-movie-images/100615/

First Look: Chris Hemsworth in Joss Whedon's "Cabin in the Woods" Horror FilmPosted: July 6th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

Thanks to Bloody-Disgusting, we now have the first photo from the upcoming "Cabin in the Woods" horror film, which stars Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and is written by Joss Whedon ("The Avengers" director). Check it out below.

The new film will revolve around two white collar characters who lure five college-type kids to a cabin in the woods. The cabin is rigged with carefully selected props, gimmicks and cameras that allow the overseers to spy and interfere with the kids. The mysterious organization behind this scheme is doing this in order to hold a sweepstakes on just how everything will pan out.

"The Cabin in the Woods" is directed by "Cloverfield" writer Drew Goddard and has yet to seta release date.



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Shia LaBeouf Turned Down "127 Hours," "The Social Network" and "Bourne Legacy"

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

In an interview with Details magazine, Shia LaBeouf spoke about passing on many high-profile projects in his search for a film that he considers a "game changer."

He confirmed that he was in talks for "Bourne Legacy," but walked away from negotiations after realizing that he is no longer interested in making another action movie. Jeremy Renner was eventually cast in "Legacy."

LaBeouf also quit talks for "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and Oscar-nominated films "127 Hours" and "The Social Network." He said that he is a fan of the movies, but wasn't convinced that they were big enough for him. "I am trying to impress myself. I have yet to do it," said the actor. "I'm looking for Warren Beatty-type game changers."

Source: Details



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Giovanni Ribisi Joins Sean Penn in GANGSTER SQUAD

by Jason Barr    Posted: July 6th, 2011

Giovanni Ribisi has landed a co-starring role in director Ruben Fleischer’s (Zombieland) 1940s crime pic The Gangster Squad. Ribisi joins a cast that already includes Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Anthony Mackie, Michael Pena, and possibly Bryan Cranston. Adapted by Will Beall (Castle) from a series of LA Times articles by Paul Lieberman, The Gangster Squad centers on Mickey Cohen (Penn) and the elite squad of cops that chased him through Los Angeles.

According to Deadline, Ribisi will play the role of Conway Keeler, a member of the elite squad who is a connoisseur of electronics and wiring. Warner Bros. is currently eyeing a 2013 release for The Gangster Squad. In addition to this latest role, Ribisi will also appear alongside Mila Kunis and Mark Wahlberg in the Seth MacFarlane comedy Ted and opposite Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Richard Jenkins, and Aaron Eckhart in The Rum Diary due out later this year on October 28th. http://collider.com/giovanni-ribisi-gangster-squad/100781/

Alexandra Daddario Signs Up for THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3D

by Jason Barr   Posted: July 6th, 2011

Alexandra Daddario (Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief) is in final talks to snag the female lead in director John Luessenhop’s (Takers) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D. Per Variety, Lionsgate’s pic will take place following the events of director/co-writer Tobe Hooper’s 1974 original with production set to begin later this month in Louisiana. Adam Marcus and Debra Sullivan co-wrote Chainsaw 3D with Luessonhop and Kirsten Elms later performing rewrite duties. The film is currently scheduled to hit theaters on October 5th, 2012. In addition to Percy Jackson, Daddario recently appeared alongside Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis in the Farrelly Bros. comedy Hall Pass and in the USA series White Collar. http://collider.com/alexandra-daddario-the-texas-chainsaw-massacre-3d/100768/

Mikael Hafstrom to Direct Thriller WAKE

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: July 6th, 2011

The Rite director Mikael Hafstrom has lined up his next project. It looks like he’ll soon be helming the thriller Wake for Hammer Films. The screenplay, by Christopher Borelli (Whisper) and Matt Sand (Ninja Assassin) focuses on a sociopath who is incapable of feeling fear. Hammer Films is producing and financing the project. The studio recently produced Let Me In, and was also behind the ghost thriller The Woman in Black starring Daniel Radcliffe. Hafstrom also directed 1408 starring John Cusack and the Clive Owen-Jennifer Aniston thriller Derailed. http://collider.com/mikael-hafstrom-wake/100751/

First Set Photos from VAMPS Starring Sigourney Weaver

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: July 6th, 2011

The first set photos from director Amy Heckerling’s (Clueless) vampire-themed romantic comedy (apparently this is a genre now) Vamps have hit the web. The film stars Alicia Silverstone, Sigourney Weaver, Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad), Malcolm McDowell, Marilu Henner and Justin Kirk (Weeds). The story centers on ““two young beautiful female vampires (Silverstone & Ritter) living the good nightlife in New York until love enters the picture and each has to make a choice that will jeopardize her immortality.”

If you’re wavering on whether or not this sounds remotely interesting to you, I’ll end with this: McDowell plays a geriatric Vlad the Impaler. Hit the jump to check out the set photos featuring Sigourney Weaver vamping it up. http://collider.com/vamps-set-photos-sigourney-weaver/100687/

***New Prometheus Set Photos Scream H.R. Giger ***Wendell Pierce And Clifton Collins Jr. Join Jason Statham In Parker ***Adam Sandler Will Play Dracula For the Creator Of Samurai Jack ***Zombieland 2 Isn't Dead But Jesse Eisenberg Isn't Sure It's Still Relevant ***Man of Steel Set Construction Photos from Plano, Illinois ***Animal Farm Coming from Andy Serkis and Director Rupert Wyatt? ***Prometheus Cave Set Photos

New Prometheus Set Photos Scream H.R. Giger

published: 2011-07-05 16:45:56 Author: Eric Eisenberg
Before Ridley Scott's Alien Prequel morphed into Prometheus it was reported that H.R. Giger, the famous surrealist painter who designed the look of the xenomorphs in Scott's 1979 classic, would be lending his design skills to the new production. Then the nature of the project changed, but over the last few months there has been much debate as to whether or not the new film is still a prequel or not and given the look of these new set photos, I'd say that the two universes are still very much connected.

Posted over on Alien Prequel News (via Rope of Silicon) the two new photos would scream the word "GIGER" if they had mouths. As you probably could expect, there's a lot of variations on the color black, it looks like there are limbs growing out of the walls, and everything seems to be going with a "human spine" flavor. My favorite thing about these photos, though, is the scale. In the picture below you can see a chair under the archway, and unless that's an incredibly small chair, that archway is probably about 20 feet tall at the middle.

Check out the image below and head over to Alien Prequel News for the other.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/New-Prometheus-Set-Photos-Scream-H-R-Giger-25538.html

Wendell Pierce And Clifton Collins Jr. Join Jason Statham In Parker

published: 2011-07-05 16:16:08 Author: Sean O'Connell
Character actors Clifton Collins Jr. (Star Trek, Capote) and the intrepid Wendell Pierce (HBO’s Treme and The Wire) have signed on for roles in Taylor Hackford’s adaptation of Parker, Variety reports.

Hackford hasn’t pushed himself too hard since collecting a Best Director Oscar nomination for the 2004 musical biopic Ray with Jamie Foxx. Outside of the little-seen Love Ranch, with his beautiful bride Helen Mirren, the Oscar winner has been content to wait for the right project. Now it sounds like he’s ready to climb back behind the camera, and he’s acquiring a fine cast for a crime-thriller with a Robin Hood hook.

Parker, which is in pre-production, stars Jason Statham as a career thief whose code of honor won’t allow him to steal from people who need the money more than he does. The character was conceived by novelist Donald E. Westlake, who wrote 24 Parker stories under the pseudonym Richard Stark. Over the years, actors ranging from Mel Gibson to Lee Marvin have played Parker (or a variation of the character) in films like Payback and Point Blank. Aside from Collins Jr. and Pierce, Statham also will be joined by pop superstar and American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez.

While Parker sounds like a straight up genre film, particularly with Statham in the lead, the inclusion of outstanding character actors in supporting roles and the placement of Hackford behind the lens means the film has the potential to rise above standard action fare. Could it climb into the Oscar race like similar efforts The Departed or Gone Baby Gone? We’ll know more when the film reaches theaters in 2012. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Wendell-Pierce-And-Clifton-Collins-Jr-Join-Jason-Statham-In-Parker-25537.html

Adam Sandler Will Play Dracula For the Creator Of Samurai Jack

published: 2011-07-05 13:17:15 Author: Josh Tyler
Adam Sandler is preparing to get in on the vampire craze, sort of. He’s been hired to play Count Dracula in a new 3D family comedy. Not looking forward to seeing the Sand-man with fangs? Don’t worry, it’s a cartoon.

The film is the latest from Sony Pictures Animation, the people behind Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. It’s called Hotel Transylvania and since it’s directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, this could be really, really good. Tartakovsky is the mind behind such brilliant pieces of animation as the underrated series Samurai Jack. Putting him to work with the people who did Cloudy seems like a perfect fit. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs stands tall as one of the best animated movies released in recent years, I’d put it up there on a deservedly lofty plateau with Toy Story 3 and How to Train Your Dragon.

Here's Sony's official description of Hotel Transylvania:

Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's (Sandler) lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free from meddling from the human world. But here's a little known fact about Dracula: he is not only the Prince of Darkness; he is also a dad. Over-protective of his teenage daughter, Mavis, Dracula fabricates tales of elaborate dangers to dissuade her adventurous spirit. As a haven for Mavis, he opens the Hotel Transylvania, where his daughter and some of the world's most famous monsters – Frankenstein and his bride, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, a family of werewolves, and more – can kick back in safety and peace. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem – but his world could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis.

I’m less certain about Sandler as the voice of Count Dracula, than I am about this project in general. Presumably this will be a family-friendly, not so scary version of the Count which seems like something Sandler should be able to do. Adam Sandler is great as a live-action cartoon after all, why not make him an animated one? But the Zohan doesn’t have much of a voice work track record. About the only animated work he’s done is in Eight Crazy Nights where, truth be told, I never thought he was very good.

Adam’s providing a voice for one of the monkeys in Zookeeper this weekend, if you’re unfortunate enough to see that movie pay attention to the sounds coming out the mouth of an ape named “Donald”.

UPDATE! David Spade and Kevin James have also joined the cast along with Cee Lo Green, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, Fran Drescher and Andy Samberg.  http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Adam-Sandler-Will-Play-Dracula-For-the-Creator-Of-Samurai-Jack-25534.html

Zombieland 2 Isn't Dead But Jesse Eisenberg Isn't Sure It's Still Relevant

published: 2011-07-05 12:48:07 Author: Josh Tyler
After the surprise box office success of Zombieland in 2009, everyone involved was quick to promise a sequel. Then everyone involved immediately ran off and did other things, managing to find ways not to work on Zombieland 2 at all. It’s kind of like what happened with Star Trek, except Star Trek is Star Trek and that material will be relevant no matter how long it takes them to make the next one. Zombieland 2 on the other hand, maybe not.

Word is that they are now working on some sort of Zombieland sequel script, but star Jesse Eisenberg is starting to sound increasingly less interested in doing it. The thing is, since Zombieland he’s become kind of a big deal, thanks to The Social Network. More than that, he seems to get that there’s an expiration date on how long people will be interested in seeing a sequel to their little zombie film.

Here’s how Eisenberg explained what’s up with Zombieland 2 in an interview with Little White Lies.

They’re writing the script right now but I haven’t seen it and I suspect that the longer we wait, the less relevant it will be. I mean, all the actors would love to do it and the director would love to do it but I’m not sure what’s happening.

That doesn’t sound very hopeful. Couple that with the news from a few months ago that Woody Harrelson is kind of out on the whole thing, and we might be better off leaving Zombieland 2 in the grave. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Zombieland-2-Isn-t-Dead-But-Jesse-Eisenberg-Isn-t-Sure-It-s-Still-Relevant-25533.html


Man of Steel Set Construction Photos from Plano, Illinois
Jul 6, 2011 by Courtney O.

Take a glimpse at some photos of the Man of Steel set constructions in Plano, Illinois, courtesy of Superman Homepage. Take a look at the sets below!

"It actually changes every day," Mayor Bob Hausler said. "They're doing a fast job of constructing their buildings for their sets." http://www.movieweb.com/news/man-of-steel-set-construction-photos-from-plano-illinois

 

 

Animal Farm Coming from Andy Serkis and Director Rupert Wyatt?

Jul 6, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is gearing up for release on August 5, which features Andy Serkis portraying the ape leader Caesar using motion-capture technology. It seems Andy Serkis may team up with Rise of the Planet of the Apes director Rupert Wyatt on a new adaptation of the George Orwell classic novel Animal Farm.

Both Andy Serkis and Rupert Wyatt discussed using motion-capture techniques to put a new spin on Animal Farm, which was adapted twice before. The 1954 Animal Farm was an animated version, while the Jim Henson Company produced Animal Farm as a TV movie in 1999. The story centers on a group of animals who rise up against their human owners, only to find their system of "equality" to slant more and more towards a totalitarian system.
This new version is likely still quite a ways off, since there doesn't seem to be a screenwriter attached, and this potential project will also likely hinge on how well Rise of the Planet of the Apes does at the box office next month.

http://www.movieweb.com/news/animal-farm-coming-from-andy-serkis-and-director-rupert-wyatt

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