***Evangeline Lilly & Hugh Jackman: 'Real Steel' Stills ***Rachel Weisz: 'The Whistleblower' Trailer! ***Keira Knightley: Laughing on Set with Steve Carell!

Sat, 28 May 2011

Evangeline Lilly & Hugh Jackman: 'Real Steel' Stills

Check out these new stills of Evangeline Lilly and Hugh Jackman in their upcoming action flick Real Steel, in theaters October 7!

WATCH: Hugh Jackman shirtless in the Real Steel trailer

Real Steel is a boxing drama set in the near-future where 2,000-pound robots that look like humans do battle.

Hugh plays a washed up fighter who teams up with his estranged 11-year-old son to build and train a championship contender.

10+ stills inside of Hugh Jackman and Evangeline Lilly in Real Steel…  http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/28/evangeline-lilly-hugh-jackman-real-steel-stills/

Sat, 28 May 2011

Rachel Weisz: 'The Whistleblower' Trailer!

Rachel Weisz sits at an interrogation table in the trailer for her new drama, The Whistleblower, in theaters August 5.

Synopsis: Inspired by actual events, Kathy (Weisz) is an American police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations of helping to rebuild a devastated country are dashed when she uncovers a dangerous reality of corruption, cover-up and intrigue amid a world of private contractors and multinational diplomatic doubletalk.

The Whistleblower also stars Monica Bellucci, Vanessa Redgrave, and David Strathairn. http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/28/rachel-weisz-the-whistleblower-trailer/

Sat, 28 May 2011

Keira Knightley: Laughing on Set with Steve Carell!

Keira Knightley laughs on set with her co-star Steve Carell while filming scenes for their movie Seeking a Friend for the End of the World on Thursday (May 26) in Malibu, Calif.

The 26-year-old actress was later joined on set by Adam Brody, who was there to film a picnic scene.

Keira is currently gracing the cover of Flaunt magazine’s spring fashion issue, in which she talks about her love for the theater, her return to stage acting in The Children’s Hour, and what’s next in her career.

15+ pictures inside of Keira Knightley and Steve Carell laughing on set…

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/28/keira-knightley-laughing-on-set-with-steve-carell/

Fri, 27 May 2011

Sarah Jessica Parker: 'I Don't Know How She Does It' Trailer!

Check out the trailer for Sarah Jessica Parker’s new movie, I Don’t Know How She Does It!

The 46-year-old actress stars as Kate Reddy, a finance executive who is the breadwinner for her husband (Greg Kinnear) and two kids. Her life gets thrown off balance when she gets a promotion and finds herself juggling her career and family life.

The comedy, based on Allison Pearson’s bestseller, also stars Pierce Brosnan, Olivia Munn, Seth Meyers, Kelsey Grammer, Christina Hendricks, and Jessica Szohr and is slated to hit theaters this September.

WILL YOU WATCH Sarah Jessica Parker in I Don’t Know How She Does It? http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/27/sarah-jessica-parker-i-dont-know-how-she-does-it-trailer/

***Keira Knightley on Set with Steve Carrell ***Keira Knightley and Steve Carrell Film on a Beach ***Russell Brand Films "Rock of Ages"

Keira Knightley on Set with Steve Carrell

Keira Knightley on Set with Steve Carrell

In This Photo: Keira Knightley, James Righton

Keira Knightley is visited by her boyfriend James Righton while on the Los Angeles set of her upcoming film "Seeking a Friend For the End of the World". Also spotted on the beach set of the upcoming film was Knightley's co-star Steve Carrell.

( May 26, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

Keira Knightley on Set with Steve Carrell

In This Photo: Keira Knightley, Steve Carrell

Keira Knightley and Steve Carrell continue work on their upcoming film "Seeking a Friend For the End of the World". While on set, Knightley was spotted being visited by her indie rocker boyfriend James Righton.

( May 26, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/UNc5P9fEqXR/Keira+Knightley+Set+Steve+Carrell

Keira Knightley and Steve Carrell Film on a Beach

Keira Knightley and Steve Carrell Film on a Beach

Keira Knightley and Steve Carell film scenes for their new film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World", on the beach in Malibu. Her latest boyfriend James Righton of The Klaxons is seen with her on set.

( May 26, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Keira Knightley and Steve Carrell Film on a Beach

Keira Knightley and Steve Carell film scenes for their new film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World", on the beach in Malibu. Her latest boyfriend James Righton of The Klaxons is seen with her on set.

( May 26, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Keira Knightley and Steve Carrell Film on a Beach

Keira Knightley and Steve Carell film scenes for their new film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World", on the beach in Malibu. Her latest boyfriend James Righton of The Klaxons is seen with her on set.

( May 26, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Keira Knightley and Steve Carrell Film on a Beach

Keira Knightley and Steve Carell film scenes for their new film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World", on the beach in Malibu. Her latest boyfriend James Righton of The Klaxons is seen with her on set.

( May 26, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/HyEvlSQICPB/Keira+Knightley+Steve+Carrell+Film+Beach




Russell Brand Films "Rock of Ages"

Russell Brand Films "Rock of Ages"

In This Photo: Russell Brand

Russell Brand looks every bit the rocker as he sports long hair extensions while preparing to film "Rock of Ages" at Boomers theme park.

( May 31, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/l-a5VMewdjJ/Russell+Brand+Films+Rock+Ages

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

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

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

In This Photo: Jennifer Lawrence

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

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

Fri, 20 May 2011

Jennifer Lawrence: Lovely at 'Letterman'

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

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

 

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

In This Photo: Emma Watson

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

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

End of the world for Carell and Knightley

End of the world for Carell and Knightley

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

( May 19, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

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

'The Skin I Live In' photocall

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cameron Diaz And Colin Firth Filming Gambit At A London Airport

Cameron Diaz And Colin Firth Filming Gambit At A London Airport

In This Photo: Colin Firth

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

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

 

Cameron Diaz And Colin Firth Filming Gambit At A London Airport

In This Photo: Cameron Diaz, Colin Firth

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

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

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

***Cinema For Peace - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival ***Steve Carell and Keira Knightley on Set ***Cannes 2011 - "La Conquete" Premiere

Cinema For Peace - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

Cinema For Peace - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Uma Thurman

Jury Member Uma Thurman attends Cinema For Peace during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2011 in Cannes, France.

( May 17, 2011 - Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images Europe)

Cinema For Peace - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Rosario Dawson

Actress Rosario Dawson attends Cinema For Peace during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2011 in Cannes, France.

( May 17, 2011 - Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images Europe)

Cinema For Peace - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Ryan Gosling, Ella Krasner

Ella Krasner and Ryan Gosling (R) attends Cinema For Peace during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2011 in Cannes, France.

( May 17, 2011 - Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images Europe)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/g-UcWvokeoW/Cinema+Peace+64th+Annual+Cannes+Film+Festival




Steve Carell and Keira Knightley on Set

Steve Carell and Keira Knightley on Set

In This Photo: Steve Carell

Steve Carell and Keira Knightleycontinue work on the set of their upcoming film "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World", shooting on location in Los Angeles. While on set, Carell could be see walking a dog on a leash while Knightley tried to hitchhike with an arm full of old records.

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

Steve Carell and Keira Knightley on Set

In This Photo: Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley and Steve Carell continue work on the set of their upcoming film "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World", shooting on location in Los Angeles. While on set, Carell could be see walking a dog on a leash while Knightley tried to hitchhike with an arm full of old records.

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

Steve Carell and Keira Knightley on Set

In This Photo: Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley and Steve Carell continue ork on the set of their upcoming film "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World", shooting on location in Los Angeles. While on set, Carell could be see walking a dog on a leash while Knightley tried to hitchhike with an arm full of old records.

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

Steve Carell and Keira Knightley on Set

In This Photo: Steve Carell, Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley and Steve Carell continue work on the set of their upcoming film "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World", shooting on location in Los Angeles. While on set, Carell could be see walking a dog on a leash while Knightley tried to hitchhike with an arm full of old records.

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/i7bs91j4NVF/Steve+Carell+Keira+Knightley+Set



Cannes 2011 - "La Conquete" Premiere

Cannes 2011 - "La Conquete" Premiere..

In This Photo: Eva Herzigova

64th Annual Cannes Film Festival - "La Conquete" (The Conquest" Premiere.Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France.May 18, 2011.

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Cannes 2011 - "La Conquete" Premiere..

In This Photo: Laetitia Casta

64th Annual Cannes Film Festival - "La Conquete" (The Conquest" Premiere.Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France.May 18, 2011.

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Cannes 2011 - "La Conquete" Premiere..

In This Photo: Doutzen Kroes

64th Annual Cannes Film Festival - "La Conquete" (The Conquest" Premiere.Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France.May 18, 2011.

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Cannes 2011 - "La Conquete" Premiere..

In This Photo: Keira Chaplin

64th Annual Cannes Film Festival - "La Conquete" (The Conquest" Premiere.Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France.May 18, 2011.

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Cannes 2011 - "La Conquete" Premiere..

In This Photo: Milla Jovovich

64th Annual Cannes Film Festival - "La Conquete" (The Conquest" Premiere.Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France.May 18, 2011.

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/KOpYWxRQMZF/Cannes+2011+La+Conquete+Premiere

***First Clip from TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON Features No Transformers but Lots of Male Insecurity ***New Posters for LARRY CROWNE, PROJECT NIM and SALVATION BOULEVARD ***Britton, Oswalt, Huebel, Lynskey, and More Join Steve Carell and Keira Knightley in SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD [UPDATED]

New Posters for LARRY CROWNE, PROJECT NIM and SALVATION BOULEVARD

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 4:18 pm

A few new posters have been released today. First up, the one-sheet for Larry Crowne has been unveiled. Co-written, directed by, and starring Tom Hanks, the flick centers on a laid-off middle-aged man (Hanks) who goes back to college and strikes up a relationship with one of his professors (Julia Roberts). Additionally, the poster for Tim Marsh’s (Man on Wire) documentary Project Nim has been released. That film follows the real-life project in the ‘70s that set out to teach a chimpanzee (lovingly named Nim Chimpsky) sign language in an effort to bridge the gap between man and beast.

Finally, we have the poster for Salvation Boulevard. The religion-centered comedy premiered at Sundance and stars Pierce Brosnan, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Greg Kinnear and Jim Gaffigan. Hit the jump to check out the posters and synopses for Larry Crowne, Project Nim and Salvation Boulevard.

http://collider.com/larry-crowne-poster-project-nim-salvation-boulevard/91607/

First Clip from TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON Features No Transformers but Lots of Male Insecurity

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 2:52 pm

The first clip from Transformers: Dark of the Moon has gone online.  Does it feature robots punching each other?  Robots coming in from outer space?  Robots punching each other as they come in from outer space?  None of the above.  Instead we see Carly (Rosie Huntingon-Whiteley) leading her boyfriend Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) around her “Starship Enterprise”-like workspace and introducing him to her boss (Patrick Dempsey).  The boss shows off how successful he is, how handsome he is, Sam notices that Huntington-Whiteley is a supermodel, and promptly wets himself.  Okay, that last part isn’t true, but you can smell his insecurity.  You wonder why Sam just doesn’t say “Yeah, I saved the world a couple times with my giant robot friends, but those little trophies are nice.”

Hit the jump to check out the clip.  The film also stars Josh Duhamel, John Malkovich, Ken Jeong, John Turturro, Frances McDormand, Peter Cullen, and Tyrese Gibson.  Transformers: Dark of the Moon opens in 3D on July 1st.

http://collider.com/transformers-3-movie-clip/91586/

Britton, Oswalt, Huebel, Lynskey, and More Join Steve Carell and Keira Knightley in SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD [UPDATED]

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 18th, 2011 at 2:08 pm

The cast for the pre-apocalyptic rom-com Seeking a Friend for the End of the World has just kind of exploded.  The film was already set to star Steve Carell as a man who is joined by a woman (Keira Knightley) to find his old high-school sweeheart before the world is destroyed by an asteroid.  Yesterday, we learned that the talented Gillian Jacobs had joined the film and now we’ve received a press release announcing that a truckload of other great actors have signed on as well.  Check out this line-up: Connie Britton, Patton Oswalt, Rob Huebel (who yesterday signed on to another apocalypse-based comedy, Rapturepalooza), Melanie Lynskey, T.J. Miller, Melinda Dillon as well as Aaron Brown (The District), Tonita Castro (The Sarah Silverman Program), Mark Moses (Desperate Housewives), and Bob Stephenson (Jericho).  And this is all in addition to the previously announced cast-members William Petersen, Adam Brody, Rob Corddry (also in Rapturepalooza), Derek Luke, and Lindsay Sloane.  How can the movie squeeze in this kind of ensemble?  It’s a road-trip picture, which means most of these folks will probably only have a scene or two, but it’s better than nothing.

Lorene Scafaria (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist) is making her directorial debut from her own script.  Production on the film begins this week. Hit the jump to check out the press release.

[Update: We've updated the article with a couple of set photos featuring Carell and Knightley. Check them out after the jump]

http://collider.com/britton-oswalt-huebel-lynskey-seeking-a-friend-for-the-end-of-the-world/91579/

***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/

***Craig Bierko to Play Mac in THE THREE STOOGES; Chris Diamantopoulos Is Moe ***Derek Luke and Lindsay Sloane Are SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD ***Alex Pettyfer and Matthew Goode in Talks for OVERDRIVE ***Jackson Rathbone and Erika Christensen to Star in THE IDIOT Adaptation

Craig Bierko to Play Mac in THE THREE STOOGES; Chris Diamantopoulos Is Moe
by Jason Barr Posted: May 12th, 2011 at 6:44 pm

The Farrelly Brothers-helmed The Three Stooges continues to take shape as both Craig Bierko (Cinderella Man) and Chris Diamantopoulos (Fox’s 24) have officially joined the film’s cast. Deadline reports that Bierko will play the role of Mac, “one of the heavies trying to exploit the Stooges,” whereas Diamantopoulos has officially signed on to play Moe. In addition to Bierko and Diamanatopoulos, The Three Stooges also stars Will Sasso as Curly, Sean Hayes as Larry, Jane Lynch, and Larry David. 20th Century Fox is looking to begin production on The Three Stooges later this month.
http://collider.com/craig-bierko-the-three-stooges-chris-diamantopoulos/90592/
 




Derek Luke and Lindsay Sloane Are SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD
by Jason Barr Posted: May 12th, 2011 at 7:45 pm


Derek Luke (Captain America: The First Avenger) and Lindsay Sloane (She’s Out of My League) are currently in talks to join Keira Knightley and Steve Carell in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. Written/directed by Lorene Scafaria (who penned Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist), the film centers on two neighbors (Knightley and Carell) who decide to go on a road trip to find Carell’s high school love prior to an asteroid ending life on Earth as we know it. Production on Seeking is expected to begin later this month.
Per Variety, Luke’s role would be as Knightley’s ex-boyfriend, a military man who is primed and ready to face the end of the world head on in his bomb shelter. Sloane would play a “friendly waitress who is rolling on Ecstasy as doomsday approaches.” In addition to the already mentioned cast, we previously reported that Adam Brody, Rob Corddry, and William Peterson are also in negotiations to join Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.
http://collider.com/derek-luke-seeking-a-friend-for-the-end-of-the-world/90610/






Alex Pettyfer and Matthew Goode in Talks for OVERDRIVE
by Brendan Bettinger Posted: May 12th, 2011 at 9:55 pm

Two months after his Dune adaptation collapsed, Taken director Pierre Morel has set up his next movie as a producer, the action thriller Overdrive. Variety reports Alex Pettyfer (I Am Number Four) and Matthew Goode (Leap Year) as “a pair of handsome and adventurous brothers, known for being high-profile car thieves, who travel to the South of France looking for new challenges and come across a tough local crime boss.” Antonio Negret, the Colombian filmmaker who just finished shooting Transit, will direct Overdrive. Michael Brandt and Derek Haas (Wanted) will write the script. The $30 million production should get in front of cameras later this summer for a planned summer 2012 release.
Read quotes from the producers after the jump.
http://collider.com/alex-pettyfer-matthew-goode-overdrive-movie/90633/






Jackson Rathbone and Erika Christensen to Star in THE IDIOT Adaptation
by Brendan Bettinger Posted: May 12th, 2011 at 10:28 pm

Jackson Rathbone and Erika Christensen have signed on to star in the feature adaptation of the Fyodor Dostoyevsky novel The Idiot. The thriller centers on “a man of pure spirit who thinks he can save the world but is caught between a wildly beautiful and fragile woman, a woman he is falling in love with and a friend who is trying to destroy him.” Variety reports Paul Williams will direct with an eye toward a September shoot in Los Angeles. Donald Kushner (Tron: Legacy) will produce. Intandem Films is currently shopping the package to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival.
Read the official book synopsis after the jump.
http://collider.com/the-idiot-movie-jackson-rathbone-erika-christensen/90638/

**3 Clips from WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN Starring Tilda Swinton and John C. Reilly **Colin Hanks Joins Season Six of DEXTER **Darren Aronofsky May Next Direct Sci-Fi Film HUMAN NATURE Starring George Clooney **Focus Features Acquires SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD Starring Steve Carell

3 Clips from WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN Starring Tilda Swinton and John C. Reilly

by Jason Barr Posted: May 9th, 2011

Three clips from writer/director Lynne Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin are now available online. Starring Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, and Ezra Miller, the film centers around a mother and father (Swinton & Reilly) whose son is responsible for a high-school massacre. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Lionel Shriver and the clips on display here have an eerie aura that stick with me as I type.

Hit the jump to check out the clips. We Need to Talk About Kevin is currently slated for a September 2 release in the UK. Stateside release details may very well be forthcoming following the film’s debut at the Cannes Film Festival which runs from May 11-22.

.... http://collider.com/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin-movie-clips/89717/

Colin Hanks Joins Season Six of DEXTER

by Ethan Anderton   Posted: May 9th, 2011

Years and years ago we simply would’ve known him as Tom Hanks son, but thankfully Colin Hanks has worked hard to create quite a career for himself. Aside from appearing in films like Orange County and King Kong, the younger Hanks has also had quite an impressive career on TV in shows like Roswell, Mad Men and most recently The Good Guys (even though the series was canceled). Now Hanks is keeping his activity on the small screen alive as TV Line reports the actor will have a major character arc in the forthcoming sixth season of Dexter, which just had its first promo show up online recently as well. Apparently details on his character are being kept underwraps but speculation is already rampant that he’ll end up being this season’s bad guy. I guess we’ll have to wait and see how this plays out.
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http://collider.com/colin-hanks-dexter/89750/

Darren Aronofsky May Next Direct Sci-Fi Film HUMAN NATURE Starring George Clooney

by Adam Chitwood  Posted: May 9th, 2011

Just over a month ago, director Darren Aronofsky dropped out of The Wolverine at the last minute. The project, which was set to start filming in March, was left in a state of limbo without a director and with their shooting location of Japan ravaged by a giant earthquake. Now, it looks like Aronofsky is closing in on his next directorial effort following last year’s critical lauded Black Swan.
Vulture reports that Aronofsky is eyeing the sci-fi film Human Nature. The spec script by Jeff Welch, which has been around for 15 years, centers on “man who is cryogenically frozen and wakes up years later to a world in which humans have become pets of another species.” George Clooney is attaching himself to star, with producer Akiva Goldsman (I Am Legend) currently budgeting the flick. If everything works out, this is expected to be the director’s next project. Aronofsky, Clooney and sci-fi? Count me in.
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Focus Features Acquires SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD Starring Steve Carell

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: May 9th, 2011

It looks like Focus Features has nabbed the U.S. rights to the comedic romance Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. Written and directed by Lorene Scafaria (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist), the film stars Steve Carell and Keira Knightley and centers on the events surrounding an asteroid spiraling towards Earth, threatening to end all life. Carell plays a man whose wife leaves him as a result of the whole “the world is ending” news, and decides to seek out his high school sweetheart. Knightley stars as Carell’s neighbor who decides to accompany him on his journey.
We previously reported that Adam Brody, Rob Corddry and William Peterson are in talks to join the film as well. THR reports that Focus will handle U.S. distribution on the Indian Paintbrush/Mandate Pictures co-production. Filming begins in Los Angeles this month. And on a side note, previous reports had the title as Seeking a Friend AT the End of the World, but today’s acquisition reports have the “at” replaced by “for.” So, I guess this might be considered a title change, however insignificant it may be.
.... http://collider.com/focus-features-seeking-a-friend-for-the-end-of-the-world/89762/

**Nicole Kidman May Star in OUR WILD LIFE **Rachel Weisz to Play Evil Witch in OZ, THE GREAT AND POWERFUL **Casting Call: Adam Brody, William Peterson and Rob Corddry in Talks for SEEKING A FRIEND AT THE END OF THE WORLD; David Boreanaz in OFFICER DOWN **

Nicole Kidman May Star in OUR WILD LIFE

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: May 3rd, 2011

Nicole Kidman is apparently eyeing the lead role in Our Wild Life. The drama tells the real life story of Dame Daphne Sheldrick, a Kenyan wildlife conservationist best known for her work with elephants. In fact, Sheldrick hand-reared more than 70 elephants and perfected a milk formula used for baby elephants and rhinos. The Wrap reports that though Kidman isn’t officially attached, she’s taken a liking to the script by Jeff Stockwell (Bridge to Terabithia).

Phillip Noyce (Salt) is attached to direct, with Mandalay Pictures producing the film which has a budget north of $50 million. The sure way to acquire financing of that sort would be to lock in an actress of Kidman’s caliber. Production is expected to get underway in September.

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Casting Call: Adam Brody, William Peterson and Rob Corddry in Talks for SEEKING A FRIEND AT THE END OF THE WORLD; David Boreanaz in OFFICER DOWN

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: May 3rd, 2011

We’ve got a couple of casting stories for you this evening. First up, Adam Brody, William Peterson and Rob Corddry are in talks to join Steve Carell and Keira Knightley in Seeking a Friend at the End of the World. The film, written by and marking the directorial debut of Lorene Scafaria, the writer of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, centers on the events surrounding an asteroid spiraling towards Earth, threatening to end all life. Variety reports that Carell will play a man whose wife leaves him once the news of the world’s end hits, prompting him to seek out his high school sweetheart. Knightley stars as his neighbor and adventure companion.

Additionally, Bones star David Boreanaz is set the indie Officer Down. The flick stars Stephen Dorff, Dominic Purcell (Prison Break) and AnnaLynne McCord (90210), with Brian A. Miller making his directorial debut. Deadline reports that the story 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, and then is hit by a car sending him to the hospital where the doctor works. I’d say things get a little interesting from there. Boreanaz will play a rival detective oppposite the cop played by Dorff.

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Rachel Weisz to Play Evil Witch in OZ, THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

by Eytan Hirsch    Posted: May 3rd, 2011

The lovely and talented Oscar-winner Rachel Weisz is in talks to play the villainess in Oz, The Great and Powerful, Disney’s prequel to 1939’s classic The Wizard of Oz.  THR declares that Weisz would play Evanora, a wicked and powerful witch who is set on obtaining control over the land of Oz.  Directed by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man), the film will star James Franco as a traveling snake oil salesman and illusionist with a grandiose attitude.  After his hot air balloon is swept up by a tornado, he is taken to an enchanted land where he comes across real witches and eventually becomes the legendary Wizard.

We previously reported that Mila Kunis would be taking on the role of Evanora’s sister, Theodora, a good witch whom Evanora coaxes into turning evil after she is rejected by Franco’s character.  The two then join forces to rule all of Oz, and Theodora ultimately becomes the Wicked Witch of the West.  Yet to be cast is the third sister, Glinda (aka the Good Witch of the North).  After Kunis was cast, Olivia Wilde, Amy Adams, Kate Beckinsale, Keira Knightley and Rebecca Hall were all reportedly on the shortlist for the remaining two sisters.  Now that Weisz is set to play Evanora, there’s a good chance that one of these five ladies will play Glinda.

....... http://collider.com/rachel-weisz-oz-the-great-and-powerful/88789/

**New Trailer for THE HANGOVER PART II **Steve Carell and Keira Knightley in Talks for SEEKING A FRIEND AT THE END OF THE WORLD **Ryan Reynolds in Talks to Voice World’s Fastest Snail in DreamWorks Animation’s TURBO **Chloe Moretz to Join Tim Burton’s DARK SHADOWS

New Trailer for THE HANGOVER PART II

by Jason Barr    Posted: March 31st, 2011

Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for The Hangover Part II. Overall, I’m pretty happy with this new trailer. It gives a solid sense of setting, does a good job of setting up the obstacles without giving too much away, and makes use of a track from the new Kanye album (always a plus, for me). Nevertheless, I can’t help but feel as if the trailer is a little too self-referential to the original (i.e. Alan’s love of terrible toasts and penis jokes, and Stu’s fear of once again breaking his teeth). Just my opinion, though.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer.  Directed by Todd Phillips, The Hangover Part II stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Jeffrey Tambor, Mike Tyson, Justin Bartha, and Ken Jeong.  The film opens May 26th.

....more; http://collider.com/hangover-2-trailer/81147/

Steve Carell and Keira Knightley in Talks for SEEKING A FRIEND AT THE END OF THE WORLD

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: March 31st, 2011

Steve Carell and Keira Knightley are in negotiations to star in the romantic comedy Seeking a Friend at the End of the World, which follows “a search by one man (Carell) for a meaningful connection amid the end times.”  The film will be the directorial debut of Lorene Scafaria, the writer of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist and lover of long titles.  Scafaria is a member of the femme screenwriter collective the “Fempire” with Diablo Cody, Dana Fox, and Liz Meriwhether.  (I like the group, but I’ll chip in $20 for the word “fempire” to go away.)  THR reports that principal photography is scheduled for May in Los Angeles.

Following his departure from The Office after seven seasons, Carell looks to film Great Hope Springs and Burt Wonderstone later this year.  He will next be seen opposite Ryan Gosling in Crazy, Stupid, Love, due July 29.  Knightley recently wrapped production with Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender on the Sigmund Freud/Carl Jung biopic A Dangerous Method.  Knightley is set to reunite with director Joe Wright (Atonement) for an adaptation of Anna Karenina.

....... more; http://collider.com/steve-carell-keira-knightley-seeking-friend-end-of-the-world/83461/

Ryan Reynolds in Talks to Voice World’s Fastest Snail in DreamWorks Animation’s TURBO

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: March 31st, 2011

Ryan Reynolds is a busy man — his schedule is currently mapped out clear into 2014. In the next few years, Reynolds will portray characters in three comic book adaptations (Green Lantern, R.I.P.D. and Deadpool) and voice a character in the DreamWorks Animation flick The Croods. DreamWorks must have liked working with Reynolds as Variety reports the studio is in final talks with the Green Lantern star to voice Turbo, the world’s fastest snail.

David Soren (Merry Madagascar) will direct from a script he co-wrote with Darren Lemke (Shrek Forever After).  Turbo is schedule for release on June 7, 2013.  Hit the jump for the full synopsis for Turbo.

..........more; http://collider.com/ryan-reynolds-turbo/83474/

Chloe Moretz to Join Tim Burton’s DARK SHADOWS

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: March 31st, 2011

Chloe Moretz is the latest actress to join the burgeoning cast of Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows. The cast now includes Johnny Depp in the lead role, with Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jackie Earl Haley, Helena Bonham Carter and Bella Heathcote among those already on the project. Deadline reports that Moretz is in talks to play the daughter of Pfeiffer’s character.

Just the other day, Thomas McDonell joined the cast as the younger version of Depp’s character, and Michael Sheen is rumored to be in contention to play the father of Gulliver McGrath’s (The Lovely Bones) character. The film is a remake of the 1960’s gothic soap opera of the same name.

......... http://collider.com/chloe-moretz-dark-shadows/83480/