***Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show 2

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Jim Carrey

Actor Jim Carrey accepts the Funniest M.F. award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

 

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz

Actor Jim Carrey (L) accepts the Funniest M.F. award from actress Cameron Diaz onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

 

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Cameron Diaz

Actress Cameron Diaz presents the Funniest M.F. award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Harrison Ford

Actor Harrison Ford accepts the Most Man-Ticipated Movie award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Harrison Ford, Jeremy Renner, Jon Favreau

(L-R) Actor Harrison Ford and director Jon Favreau accept the Most Man-Ticipated Movie award from actor Jeremy Renner onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Jim Carrey, Neil Hammond

(L-R) Actor Jim Carrey, with violinist Neil Hammond, accepts the Funniest M.F. award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

 

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Jennifer Aniston

Actress Jennifer Aniston accepts the Decade of Hotness award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day

Actors Charlie Day (L) and Jason Bateman present the Decade of Hotness award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Ben Affleck

Actor-director Ben Affleck (C) accepts the Troops Choice award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Samuel L. Jackson

Actor Samuel L. Jackson presents the Guy Movie of the Year award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

 

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Mark Wahlberg

Actor Mark Wahlberg accepts the Guy of the Year award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

Spike TV's 5th Annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards - Show

In This Photo: Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes

Actor Mark Wahlberg accepts the Guy of the Year award from actress Eva Mendes onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California.

( June 3, 2011 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

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**New Posters for FAST FIVE and MIDNIGHT IN PARIS **Samuel L. Jackson to Star in Neo-Noir Thriller SAMARITAN **Confirmed: Kevin Costner to Play Jonathan Kent in Zack Snyder’s SUPERMAN Reboot **Betty Thomas to Direct DESPERADOS; Described as a “Female HANGOVER” Starring Isla Fisher

New Posters for FAST FIVE and MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
by Matt Goldberg Posted: March 17th, 2011



Universal has just released a new poster for Fast Five that doesn’t emphasize the cars or even the actors. No, this new poster puts the emphasis on a clear blue, tranquil sky, because when I think of the Fast and the Furious franchise, I think tranquility. Also, I’m definitely not a fan of the “Summer begins April 29th” tagline. The summer movie season begins the first Friday in May. If Universal thought the movie could compete in the summer, then they would have kept it at June 10th. They didn’t because April, while not the summer movie season, has been good for the franchise’s box office. You’re a late-spring movie, Fast Five. Deal with it.


There’s also a new poster for Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris. I’m not sure what Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” has to do with the plot (also, Van Gogh was Dutch so again, I’m missing the French connection), but it’s on the poster along with star Owen Wilson. Hit the jump to check out the posters.



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Samuel L. Jackson to Star in Neo-Noir Thriller SAMARITAN
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 17th, 2011
Samuel L. Jackson is set to star in the neo-noir thriller Samaritan. Variety reports that Jackson will topline the flick to be directed by David Weaver (Century Hotel). The story centers on Foley (Jackson), a former grifter who, after serving a 20-year prison sentence, sets out to turn his life around. It’s not long, however, before the son of his former partner shows up and complicates things.


Luke Kirby (Shattered Glass) is poised to play Jackson’s former partner’s son, while Ruth Negga (Breakfast on Pluto) will take on the role of an “elusive woman” who crosses paths with Jackson’s character. Weaver co-wrote the script with Elan Mastai (Alone in the Dark). Samaritan is on somewhat of a fast track, with production set to begin next week in Toronto with an eye towards an early 2012 release. Jackson will move straight from Samaritan into Joss Whedon’s The Avengers.
..... http://collider.com/samuel-l-jackson-samaritan/81107/



 



Confirmed: Kevin Costner to Play Jonathan Kent in Zack Snyder’s SUPERMAN Reboot
by Adam Chitwood Posted: March 17th, 2011
A couple weeks ago, it was reported that Kevin Costner was being considered for a key role in Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot. Well now Warner Bros. has confirmed that the actor has closed a deal to play Jonathan Kent, Clark Kent’s adopted father. Henry Cavill is poised to play the Man of Steel, and Diane Lane recently joined the cast as Kent’s adopted mother, Martha. Regarding Costner’s addition to the cast, Snyder had this to say:


“Jonathan Kent is the only father figure Clark has ever had, the man who was there to help Clark understand what he was meant to do in the world as Superman. Kevin will be able to communicate the quiet strength of this rural American man who raised the greatest super hero of all time.”


It looks like casting is ramping up on the film, so expect more names announced in the coming weeks. Yesterday, Zack Snyder spoke a bit about the project, saying that this flick will assume “there’s been no other Superman movies.” The currently untitled Superman reboot, produced by Christopher Nolan, is set to start filming soon for a December 2012 release. Hit the jump for the full press release.
........ http://collider.com/kevin-costner-superman/81152/



 



Betty Thomas to Direct DESPERADOS; Described as a “Female HANGOVER” Starring Isla Fisher
by Brendan Bettinger Posted: March 17th, 2011
I think a name like Wayne McClammy destines you to be either a comedy director or a character on Spongebob Squarepants. McClammy chose the former, helming the viral Jimmy Kimmel Live segments “I’m Fucking Matt Damon” and “I’m Fucking Ben Affleck,” a slew of Sarah Silverman Program episodes, and was in talks to make his feature debut with Desperados. Sadly, Universal never reached a deal with McClammy. 24 Frames reports that Betty Thomas (Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel) is next in line for the job and sources suggest she will accept the offer.


Desperados is described as a “female Hangover” in which three women travel to Las Vegas “to set right a situation that had one of the women leaving a scathing message for a man she actually likes.” Isla Fisher is attached to star; the studio is currently looking to fill the other two lead roles. The script by Ellen Rapoport (The Jamie Kennedy Experiment) landed on the Black List of Hollywood’s best unproduced screenplays two years ago.


Thomas has a spotty resume of late, but I like her hire if only because it’s always unfortunate when you have to put a man in charge of a distinctly female comedy from a fresh female voice.
........ http://collider.com/betty-thomas-isla-fisher-desperados-movie/81176/

**The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards **2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Backstage

Piaget At The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards

 

Piaget At The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards

In This Photo: Amanda Peet

Actress Amanda Peet arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

( February 25, 2011 - Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images North America)

Piaget At The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards

In This Photo: Samuel L. Jackson

Actor Samuel L. Jackson arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

( February 25, 2011 - Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images North America)

Piaget At The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards

In This Photo: Anthony Mackie

Actor Anthony Mackie arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

( February 25, 2011 - Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images North America

Piaget At The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards

In This Photo: Annasophia Robb

Actress AnnaSophia Robb arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

( February 25, 2011 - Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images North America)

Piaget At The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards

In This Photo: Terrence Howard

Actor Terrence Howard wearing Piaget arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

( February 25, 2011 - Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images North America)

Piaget At The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards

In This Photo: Kerry Washington

Actress Kerry Washington arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

( February 25, 2011 - Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images North America)

Piaget At The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards

In This Photo: Jennifer Lawrence

Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

( February 25, 2011 - Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images North America)

 

Piaget At The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards

In This Photo: Naomi Watts, Liev Schreiber

Actors Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts arrive at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

( February 25, 2011 - Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images North America)

Piaget At The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards

In This Photo: Rosario Dawson

Actress Rosario Dawson arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

( February 25, 2011 - Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images North America)

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2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Backstage
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***New Images of Kristen Stewart and Garrett Hedlund in Walter Salles’ ON THE ROAD ***Samuel L. Jackson Confirms He’ll Be in THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER; Says Nick Fury Will Have a New Female Sidekick ***New CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER Images

Samuel L. Jackson Confirms He’ll Be in THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER; Says Nick Fury Will Have a New Female Sidekick

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 3rd, 2011

At the end of last year, we reported that Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) would not be making a cameo in Kenneth Branagh’s Thor.  However, that no longer appears to be the case.  Last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Jackson confirmed that he had recently shot a scene not only for Thor, but for Captain America: The First Avenger.  Here’s what Jackson told Fallon:

In the next month or so, I have to do one day on Thor, and I gotta do another day on Captain America, and in April we start The Avengers — the big deal with everybody. Thor and Captain America are pretty much done, but I haven’t done my part in them yet. I’m just connective tissue for them to join The Avengers.

Jackson also said he didn’t know if he would be appearing after the credits like he did in Iron Man.  Hit the jump for what Jackson had to say regarding Nick Fury’s new female sidekick.

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more here; http://collider.com/samuel-l-jackson-nick-fury-thor-captain-america/74395/

New Images of Kristen Stewart and Garrett Hedlund in Walter Salles’ ON THE ROAD

by Talia Soghomonian    Posted: February 3rd, 2011

The first set photos from the big screen adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s seminal novel On the Road were published last November, and new images from the Walter Salles directed movie have finally been released.  The images show Salles’ choice of muted colors to depict the Sixties aesthetics and the smoky, hazy Beatnik ambience in which On the Road’s heroes, Sal and Dean, evolve. Actors Kristen Stewart, Sam Riley and Garrett Hedlund look über-cool enough to play the lead roles of the Beat Generation’s most famous protagonists.  Hit the jump for the synopsis and images:

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New CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER Images

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: February 3rd, 2011

If you’re excited for Marvel’s Captain America: The First Avenger, the next few days are going to be awesome.  That’s because the studio is going to show the first footage from the movie during the Super Bowl on Sunday, a new poster is getting released tomorrow, and thanks to Empire Magazine, we’ve got a few new images of Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter), Richard Armitage (Heinz Kruger), Natalie Dormer (Private Lorraine), and Tommy Lee Jones. (Col. Chester Phillips).  Hit the jump to check them out:

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***Exclusive Interview with David Fincher! Talks SOCIAL NETWORK, DRAGON TATTOO, 20,000 LEAGUES, Editing, How He Makes Movies, More ***Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson, and Leslie Bibb Join the Noir Thriller Adaptation MEETING EVIL

Exclusive Interview with David Fincher! Talks SOCIAL NETWORK, DRAGON TATTOO, 20,000 LEAGUES, Editing, How He Makes Movies, More

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: December 30th

As the director of some of the best films over the past fifteen years (Fight Club, Zodiac, Seven, The Game, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Social Network), David Fincher is considered by many (myself included) to be one of the best directors working in Hollywood.  Unfortunately, while he makes some of the best movies, he rarely grants interviews and is reluctant to talk with the press.   So when I was offered the chance to sit down with him earlier today to talk about his latest masterpiece, The Social Network, I jumped at the chance.

While the interview was scheduled for thirty minutes, we actually ended up talking for almost fifty!  During our lengthy conversation we discussed making The Social Network (which gets released on DVD/Blu-ray January 11th), the way he makes movies, future projects like The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and why he does so many takes.  If you’re a fan of this brilliant director, hit the jump to either read or listen to what he had to say.  I promise, this is one interview you don’t want to miss.

Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson, and Leslie Bibb Join the Noir Thriller Adaptation MEETING EVILBrendan Bettinger

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by     Posted: December 30th, 2010

Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Wilson, and Leslie Bibb have signed on to star in Meeting Evil, a noir thriller based on a novel by Thomas Berger.  Wilson stars as John Felton, a real estate salesman sent into depression by the econnomic collapse: “After being fired, he ends up going on a joy ride with a stranger named Richie (Jackson) that brings them down a path towards violence.” Bibb plays Felton’s wife.

Meeting Evil will begin shooting in New Orleans on January 8, 2011 under the direction of Chris Fisher (S. Darko).  Hit the jump for a synopsis of Berger’s novel.

John Felton meets evil late one Monday morning when the doorbell rings. Standing on the front porch is a stranger. He wears expensive running shoes and a baseball cap and calls himself Richie. He tells John his car has stalled and asks for help. An altercation at the gas station leads to a shocking crime as violence begets violence. At the end of this harrowing day, John returns home to find Richie ensconced in his living room, chatting up his wife. The evil has somehow seeped into his life. Thus begins the transformation of an unremarkable husband and father of two into a desperate man willing to go to any length to protect his family from the darkness that threatens them. [Amazon]

According to Scene [via The Wrap] describes Fisher’s script as “moody with elements of dark comedy.”  This sounds like the type of thriller that could go either way.  That’s before you account for the “Sam Jackson Factor.”  Jackson as charismatic evil = watchability.

Wilson is currently filming Yellow with Ben Foster and Sienna Miller with a role on HBO’s Enlightened to follow.  Jackson has The Killing Game (formerly titled Deathgames) in the can, and will reprise his role as Nick Fury for The Avengers.  Bibb will next be seen in Zookeeper opposite Kevin James and talking animals.

http://collider.com/meeting-evil-samuel-l-jackson/67488/

***Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations Announced; Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress

Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations Announced; WINTER’S BONE Leads with 7 Nominations

by Matt Goldberg    Posted:November 30th, 2010

The nominations for the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards have been announced.  Here’s a quick breakdown of some interesting facts about the nominees.  After winning the top prize at the Gotham Awards last night, Winter’s Bone leads the pack with seven nominations.  And if you need more proof that the Best Actress race this year is crazy, it was the only category with a six nominees.

It’s also a good year for women filmmakers as Lisa Cholodenok (The Kids Are All Right) and Debra Granik (Winter’s Bone) pick up nominations for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Nicole Holofcener also picked up a Best Screenplay nomination along with the Robert Altman Award for Please Give. Hit the jump for a full list of the nominees.  The Film Independent Spirit Awards will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on IFC.

Best Supporting Actor

• John Hawkes – Winter’s Bone
• Samuel L. Jackson – Mother and Child
• Bill Murray – Get Low
• John Ortiz – Jack Goes Boating
• Mark Ruffalo – The Kids Are All Right

Best Supporting Actress

• Ashley Bell – The Last Exorcism
• Dale Dickey – Winter’s Bone
• Allison Janney – Life During Wartime
• Daphne Rubin-Vega – Jack Goes Boating
• Naomi Watts – Mother and Child

http://www.collider.com/2010/11/30/film-independent-spirit-award-nominations-winters-bone/

***2010 American Music Awards - Press Room

2010 American Music Awards - Press Room

 

2010 American Music Awards - Press Room

In This Photo: Jessica Alba

Actress Jessica Alba poses in the press room during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2010 American Music Awards - Press Room

In This Photo: Samuel L. Jackson

Actor Samuel L Jackson poses in the press room during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2010 American Music Awards - Press Room

In This Photo: Natasha Bedingfield

Singer Natasha Bedingfield poses in the press room during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2010 American Music Awards - Press Room

In This Photo: Fergie

Winner of Pop/Rock Music - Favorite Band, Duo or Group award The Black Eyed Peas, singer Fergie poses in the press room during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2010 American Music Awards - Press Room

In This Photo: Fergie, will.i.am, Taboo, pl.de.ap

(L-R) apl de ap, will.i.am, Fergie, and Taboo from the musical group Black Eyed Pea, Winners of the Pop/Rock Music - Favorite Band, Duo or Group, pose in the press room during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2010 American Music Awards - Press Room

In This Photo: Taylor Swift

Musician Taylor Swift, winner of the Country Music - Favorite Female Artist award, poses in the press room during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

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