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**END OF WATCH Photos Show Bald Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña as Cops **Sam Raimi Fighting with Disney to Cast Hilary Swank in OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL **New Teaser Posters for 30 MINUTES OR LESS **Kirsten Dunst and Sofia Coppola Reunite for SECRET DOOR

Sam Raimi Fighting with Disney to Cast Hilary Swank in OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: April 22nd, 2011

While he’s working on filling out the rest of his cast for Oz, the Great and Powerful, director Sam Raimi is having a little trouble getting Disney on the same page. James Franco is currently set to star as the Wizard in this prequel to 1939’s The Wizard of Oz, with Mila Kunis attached to play Theodora (the Wicked Witch of the West). Raimi wants Hilary Swank to join the cast as one of the elder witches in the film, but apparently Disney is none too keen on that casting choice. Vulture reports that the Mouse House is pushing Raimi to cast Michelle Williams in the role instead, but Raimi doesn’t seem eager to budge.

The report points out that the director ran into a similar problem on the first Spider-Man flick, when Sony wanted him to cast American Beauty star Wes Bentley as Peter Parker. Obviously Raimi won out on that film, but can he convince Disney otherwise this time? Hit the jump for more.

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Awesome New Teaser Posters for 30 MINUTES OR LESS

by Adam Chitwood Posted: April 22nd, 2011

A couple of new teaser posters for Ruben Fleischer’s (Zombieland) heist comedy 30 Minutes or Less have been released and they’re absolutely fantastic. The red-band trailer for the film was released yesterday, and these posters echo the smart comedic draw that the trailer teased (ie. Wit in lieu of fatty-fall-down jokes). I really love how the posters hide the faces of the characters, but show just enough to get their personalities across.

The film stars Jesse Eisenberg as a hapless pizza delivery guy who is kidnapped by two wanna-be criminal masterminds (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson) and forced to rob a bank. Aziz Ansari and Michael Peña also star. 30 Minutes or Less opens on August 12^th. Hit the jump to check out the posters.

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END OF WATCH Photos Show Bald Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña as Cops

by Brendan Bettinger   Posted: April 23rd, 2011

Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña have signed on to star as seasoned police partners in End of Watch, described as a “gritty cop drama.”  I’m not entirely sure when writer/director David Ayer (Street Kings) will shoot the movie: Gyllenhaal told Access Hollywood he’s “about to start” work; Movie Insider lists Los Angeles as a location scheduled for July 6.  But we have an early look at Peña and a very bald Gyllenhaal in uniform for a promotional photo shoot for End of Watch.  Hit the jump to see the images.

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Kirsten Dunst and Sofia Coppola Reunite for SECRET DOOR

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: April 24th, 2011

Director Sofia Coppola is about to start work on her fifth feature film, titled Secret Door, which will establish a neat pattern: every other film stars Kirsten Dunst.  Dunst starred in Coppola’s debut The Virgin Suicides and movie three Marie Antoinette — American Zoetrope, the production company run by father Francis Ford Coppola, announced on Twitter [via The Playlist] that Dunst will join Secret Door:

Happy to announce that Kirsten Dunst has agreed to be in Sofia Coppola’s new film ‘Secret Door’. Script is still being finished. Stay tuned!

I enjoy all of Coppola’s previous films, though I think you could develop a Star Trek-style theory that the even ones are better, primarily because of the overwhelming quality of Bill Murray in Lost in Translation, secondarily because last year’s Somewhere > Marie Antoinette.  That silly combinatorics won’t keep me from being excited for Secret Door.  Hopefully, “Stay tuned!” means Zoetrope will reveal more on story or casting later in the week when Hollywood returns from Easter weekend.

Dunst will next be seen in Lars Von Trier’s Melancholia, which premieres at the Cannes Film Festival in May.  Recently, Dunst was part of the ensemble that adapted On the Road, and starred opposite Jim Sturgess in the romance Upside Down.

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***Ryan Gosling & Derek Cianfrance: 'We Look Suspiciously Alike!' ***Andrew Garfield Covers 'Details' February 2010 ***The 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala

Tue, 11 January 2011

Ryan Gosling & Derek Cianfrance: 'We Look Suspiciously Alike!'

Ryan Gosling and his Blue Valentine director Derek Cianfrance make a video to promote their celebrity playlist on YouTube.

The co-workers, who claim they look “suspiciously alike,” made a playlist of their most favorite videos on YouTube, which include “Talk Show Host Can’t Help But Laugh” and “Blind Child Playing on Piano.”

Ryan and Derek’s film Blue Valentine, which also stars Michelle Williams, is currently playing in select cities! Go see it now!!

Watch the video below…

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/01/11/ryan-gosling-derek-cianfrance-we-look-suspiciously-alike/

Read more: http://justjared.buzznet.com/page/5/#ixzz1AomctNE3

Tue, 11 January 2011

Andrew Garfield Covers 'Details' February 2010

Andrew Garfield shows off his spidey guns in a Louis Vuitton shirt for the February 2010 issue of Details, on stands this week.

Here’s what the the 27-year-old British actor shared with the mag:

On the scene in The Social Network where he loses it: “That day and night of shooting was one of my favorite experiences. I was actually proud of myself because I didn’t care what I was doing. I was literally not judging myself. And it was so f—ing beautiful for a second….I felt more like a man than I’ve ever felt.”

On his role in Spider-Man: “I see it as a massive challenge in many ways. To make it authentic. To make the character live and breathe in a new way. The audience already has a relationship with many different incarnations of the character. I do, as well. I’m probably going to be the guy in the movie theater shouting abuse at myself. But I have to let that go. No turning back. And I wouldn’t want to.” (He’s currently shooting the movie with Emma Stone.)

On training for Spider-Man: “I want to feel stronger that I’ve ever felt, and I want to feel more flexible than I’ve ever felt. I want to feel powerful. You don’t want to just be a pack of meat—it has to be an open body. It does something to your psyche, and it does something to the way you move.”

On landing the role and becoming famous: “I realized immediately how much hard work it was going to be, and how much of a minefield it was going to be in terms of all the s–t that comes with it. Stuff that I would like to not have any part of. I mean visibility and being recognized walking down the street. I’m holding out a naïve and ignorant hope that won’t happen…. I hope I never blow up. I hope that I have to audition for every single job I want. I hope that I’m always struggling, really. You develop when you’re struggling. When you’re struggling, you get stronger.”

On red carpet events: “Those events that look like so much fun in the photos you see – it’s mostly people looking over their shoulders at everyone. They’re miserable, those parties.”

Read Andrew’s full interview with the mag at Details.com!

FYI: In the cover pic below, Andrew is wearing a Marc Jacobs blazer, Dior Homme shirt and jeans, Hugo tie, and Dsquared belt.

Read more: http://justjared.buzznet.com/page/6/#ixzz1Aomvq1Rn

The 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala

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The 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala

In This Photo: Jessica Lange

Celebrities at the 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, NY.

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The 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala

In This Photo: Sofia Coppola

Celebrities at the 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, NY.

( January 12, 2011 - Photo by Photo Agency)

The 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala

In This Photo: Christian Bale, Sibi Blazic

Celebrities at the 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, NY.

( January 12, 2011 - Photo by Photo Agency)

The 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala

In This Photo: Jon Hamm

Celebrities at the 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, NY.

( January 12, 2011 - Photo by Photo Agency)

The 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala

In This Photo: Jennifer Lawrence

Celebrities at the 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, NY.

( January 12, 2011 - Photo by Photo Agency)

The 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala

In This Photo: Hailee Steinfeld

Celebrities at the 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, NY.

( January 12, 2011 - Photo by Photo Agency)

The 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala

In This Photo: Emily Mortimer

Celebrities at the 2011 National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, NY.

( January 12, 2011 - Photo by Photo Agency)

***5 Movie Clips and Behind the Scenes Footage from THE TOURIST; Stars Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp ***First Official Image and Synopsis for THE BEAVER Starring Mel Gibson; Film to Be Released in Spring 2011; Trailer to Hit Tomorrow ***28 High Res Images from Sofia Coppola’s SOMEWHERE

5 Movie Clips and Behind the Scenes Footage from THE TOURIST; Stars Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: December 2nd, 2010

With director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s The Tourist getting released next week, Sony has released 5 movie clips and 4 minutes of behind the scenes footage.  So if you’re curious about the first on screen pairing of Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, these clips should make you very happy.  While the trailers haven’t done much to excite me, I’m still checking this film out opening weekend because like you…I want to see Depp and Jolie on screen together.  Here’s the official synopsis:

Johnny Depp stars as an American tourist whose playful dalliance with a stranger leads to a web of intrigue, romance and danger in The Tourist. During an impromptu trip to Europe to mend a broken heart, Frank (Depp) unexpectedly finds himself in a flirtatious encounter with Elise (Angelina Jolie), an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Paris and Venice, their whirlwind romance quickly evolves as they find themselves unwittingly thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Hit the jump for the clips.  Leave your thoughts in the comments.

The Tourist also stars Paul Bettany, Timothy Dalton, Steven Berkoff and Rufus Sewell.  It was produced by Graham King, Tim Headington, Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber and Jonathan Glickman.
All the clips are in the player below.  Once you push play you might have to watch a pre-roll and then all the clips will play in order.  Sorry about the pre-roll, it pays for the bandwidth.

5 Movie Clips

Behind the Scene Footage from Set

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http://www.collider.com/2010/12/02/the-tourist-movie-clips-angelina-jolie-johnny-depp/

First Official Image and Synopsis for THE BEAVER Starring Mel Gibson; Film to Be Released in Spring 2011; Trailer to Hit Tomorrow

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: December 2nd, 2010



There’s been a great deal of discussion over how Summit Entertainment will handle Jodie Foster’s new film The Beaver ever since audio of Mel Gibson’s hate-filled tirades towards his ex-girlfriend ended up online.  There’s always cause for concern when the audience sees your lead actor and can hear him saying the words “You look like a fucking pig in heat and if you get raped by a pack of n***ers it will be your fault.”  It also doesn’t help if your crazy, racist lead actor is playing a character who treats the Beaver puppet on his hand like a living creature.
But Summit is pressing ahead and have now released the first official image from the film along with the official synopsis.  Hit the jump to check it out along with news about when the film may be hitting theaters.
Click on the image to see it embiggened.

Here’s the official synopsis for The Beaver.  You can read a more spoiler filled synopsis here.

Two-time Academy Award^® winner Jodie Foster directs and co-stars with two-time Academy Award^® winner Mel Gibson in THE BEAVER – an emotional story about a man on a journey to re-discover his family and re-start his life.
Plagued by his own demons, Walter Black was once a successful toy executive and family man who now suffers from depression.  No matter what he tries, Walter can’t seem to get himself back on track…until a beaver hand puppet enters his life.

According to Deadline, Summit is planning to release the film in spring 2011.  The studio (wisely) decided not to put it in for an awards-qualifying run and have decided that Springtime for Gibson is the best decision.  The trailer for the film is set to be released tomorrow.
Personally, I’m glad they’re not burying the film and sending it straight to DVD.  It’s an interesting premise and I still think Gibson’s a good actor.  I think as long as moviegoers are mature enough to acknowledge that they don’t have to like someone personally in order to appreciate their art, then The Beaver will do fine.  Of course the question then becomes, “How mature is the American moviegoing public?”  A recent CBS/Vanity Fair poll found that 76% of respondents said Gibson’s personal troubles would have no effect on whether they would see one of his movies.  We’ll see if that’s true when The Beaver hits next spring.  Click here to see the first poster.

http://www.collider.com/2010/12/02/the-beaver-movie-image-synopsis-mel-gibson/

 

 

 

28 High Res Images from Sofia Coppola’s SOMEWHERE

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: December 2nd, 2010

With writer/director Sofia Coppola’s (Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette), Somewhere opening later this month, Focus Features has released a ton of new images from the Golden Lion Award Winner for Best Picture at the 2010 Venice International Film Festival.  Here’s the official synopsis:

Somewhere is a witty, moving, and empathetic look into the orbit of actor Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff).  You have probably seen him in the tabloids; Johnny is living at the legendary Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood. He has a Ferrari to drive around in, and a constant stream of girls and pills to stay in with. Comfortably numbed, Johnny drifts along. Then, his 11-year-old daughter Cleo (Elle Fanning) from his failed marriage arrives unexpectedly at the Chateau. Their encounters encourage Johnny to face up to where he is in life and confront the question that we all must: which path in life will you take?

Hit the jump to check out the images.  You can also watch the trailer here.

While I’m under embargo from writing my thoughts, I think it’s safe to say Somewhere is like a younger sibling of Lost in Translation.  Meaning, if you liked Translation…
http://www.collider.com/2010/12/02/somewhere-movie-images-sofia-coppola/