***New Trailer and Images for KILLER ELITE Starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen, and Robert De Niro ***Viggo Mortensen to Star in THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY, the Directorial Debut of Hossein Amini ***Tom Wilkinson in Talks to Join THE LONE RANGER ***Emma Stone Offered Lead in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES ***Jamie Foxx Confirmed for Quentin Tarantino’s DJANGO UNCHAINED

New Trailer and Images for KILLER ELITE Starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen, and Robert De Niro

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: June 22nd, 2011

Open Road Films has released new images and the first trailer for the Jason Statham actioner Killer Elite.  It has everything a man could want: guns, explosions, a bikini butt closeup, “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” Clive Owen’s mustache… the list goes on.  I kid, mostly — the trailer is a blast.  Killer Elite looks like a treat for fans of pure action.
Statham plays an ex-special ops agent lured out of retirement to rescue his mentor, played by Robert De Niro: “To make the rescue, he must complete a near-impossible mission of killing three tough-as-nails assassins with a cunning leader (Owen).”  Yvonne Strahovski and Dominic Purcell also star.  Directed by Gary McKendry, Killer Elite hits theaters on September 23.  Hit the jump for the trailer and images.  http://collider.com/killer-elite-trailer-images/98180/

Viggo Mortensen to Star in THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY, the Directorial Debut of Hossein Amini

by Brendan Bettinger  Posted: June 22nd, 2011

Viggo Mortensen passed on Snow White and the Huntsman right around the time Hossein Amini entered negotiations to rewrite the script.  I suspect their paths crossed, as in the months since, Amini and Mortensen teamed to develop an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s The Two Faces of January.  The 1964 novel is a suspense thriller that centers on an American con artist, his wife, and a stranger in travelling in Athens.  A source tells 24 Frames Mortensen would assume one of the three starring roles, and this is intended to be the directorial debut of Amini.
Amini wields a powerful calling card right now with Drive — by all accounts from Cannes and LAFF, Drive is amazing.  We peons only have to wait three months for the September 16 theatrical release.  Cronenberg will next be seen playing Sigmund Freud in David Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method, assuming it gets the late 2011 release we expect.  The first trailer, released yesterday, is wonderfully deranged.
Read the full synopsis for The Two Faces of January after the break. http://collider.com/viggo-mortensen-the-two-faces-of-january/98162/

Tom Wilkinson in Talks to Join THE LONE RANGER

by Jason Barr   Posted: June 22nd, 2011

Tom Wilkinson (Michael Clayton) is in talks to join Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s adaptation of The Lone Ranger. Per Variety, the two-time Oscar nominee would take on the “prominent” role of a railroad tycoon. If the deal goes through, Wilkinson would join a cast that already includes Armie Hammer in the title slot and Johnny Depp as his sidekick, Tonto. Gore Verbinski (Rango) is directing the pic which is scheduled to begin shooting after Depp finishes Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows adaptation and Hammer wraps Tarsem Singh’s (Immortals) untitled Snow White pic alongside Julia Roberts.

The Lone Ranger script comes courtesy of Ted Elliot, Terry Rossio, and Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road). In addition to his potential role in Lone Ranger, the usually excellent Wilkinson can next be seen alongside Helen Mirren and Sam Worthington in director John Madden’s (Shakespeare in Love) drama/thriller The Debt which is due out on August 31st. The thesp also signed on to join Samuel L. Jackson in the indie thriller The Samaritan back in April.

http://collider.com/tom-wilkinson-lone-ranger/98163/

Emma Stone Offered Lead in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES

by Jason Barr   Posted: June 22nd, 2011

After testing the waters with Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, and Scarlett Johansson, Lionsgate has offered the female lead in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies to Emma Stone. Heat Vision reports on the offer to play Elizabeth Bennet, a zombie-killing heroine who sees her quest to save England from the undead made more difficult by the arrival of Fitzwilliam Darcy. The role was originally filled by Natalie Portman and has been vacant since the Oscar-winning actress decided to act solely in a producing capacity on the pic. Craig Gillespie (Fright Night remake) will direct Pride from an updated script by Fright Night scribe Marti Noxon.

For more on the project, hit the jump to check out a synopsis of Seth Grahame-Smith’s book which the film will adapt. If Stone accepts Lionsgate’s offer, Pride would be another high-profile pic for the actress who recently wrapped director Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man. She can also be seen alongside Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell in Crazy, Stupid, Love. due out July 29th and stars in The Help which is slated to hit theaters on August 12th. http://collider.com/emma-stone-pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies/98155/

Jamie Foxx Confirmed for Quentin Tarantino’s DJANGO UNCHAINED

by Jason Barr    Posted: June 22nd, 2011

Earlier today, we reported on the tweet rumor that Jamie Foxx had landed the title role in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming Django Unchained. We now have confirmation on the matter as Variety reports that Foxx will indeed star in the pic alongside Leonard DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz, and most likely Samuel L. Jackson as well. As has been well documented, Tarantino originally offered the surefire controversial part to Will Smith. After Smith passed, the writer/director met with Idris Elba, Terrence Howard, and Chris Tucker before offering the gig to Foxx.

For those unaware, Django Unchained centers on a freed slave (Foxx) who joins forces with a German bounty hunter (Waltz) as part of a plan to save the former’s love from an evil plantation owner (DiCaprio). The film is slated to hit theaters on December 25th, 2012. As for Foxx, the Oscar-winner can next be seen alongside Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Jason Sudeikis, and Charlie Day in the comedy Horrible Bosses opening July 8th.

http://collider.com/jamie-foxx-django-unchained-2/98147/

**Premiere Of "Scream 4" **premiere of "The Conspirator"

Mon, 11 April 2011

Evan Rachel Wood Brings 'The Conspirator' to NYC

Evan Rachel Wood attends the NYC premiere of her latest film, The Conspirator, on Monday (April 11) at The Museum of Modern Art.
Also coming out for the event: Robin Wright, James McAvoy, and director Robert Redford.
The night before, the 23-year-old actress premiered the drama in Washington, D.C.
The pic, which hits theaters this Friday, centers around Mary Surratt who was on trial for conspiring to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.
FYI: Evan is wearing Gucci and Neil Lane jewelry. http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/11/evan-rachel-wood-the-conspirator-nyc/

Mon, 11 April 2011

Alexis Bledel: 'Conspirator' NYC Premiere!

Alexis Bledel sparkles in an Oscar de la Renta dress at the premiere of The Conspirator on Monday (April 11) at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art.
The 29-year-old actress accessorized with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, a Cecelia clutch, and Piaget jewelry.
Alexis’s co-stars James McAvoy and Robin Wright also came out to support the drama.
Earlier in the day, Alexis and James were spotted at Washington, D.C.’s Union Station to catch a train to NYC after premiering the film in the nation’s capital.
15+ pictures inside of Alexis Bledel at the NYC premiere of The Conspirator… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/11/alexis-bledel-conspirator-nyc-premiere/

Tue, 12 April 2011

Courteney Cox & David Arquette 'Scream' with Neve Campbell

Courteney Cox and David Arquette attend the premiere of their film, Scream 4, on Monday (April 11) at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

The two were joined by fellow Scream veteran Neve Campbell on the red carpet.

The fourth installment of the Wes Craven-directed thriller hits theaters this Friday (April 15)!

Last week, Courteney and David enjoyed some family time with their 6-year-old daughter Coco at Walt Disney World.

20+ pictures inside of Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Neve Campbell at the Scream 4 premiere… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/12/courteney-cox-david-arquette-scream-with-neve-campbell/

premiere of the new film "The Conspirator"

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/4-PLdAqg2Yz/Anna+Sui+poses+photographs+premiere+new+film

'The Conspirator' New York Premiere

'The Conspirator' New York Premiere

In This Photo: Robin Wright Penn

Celebrities at a special screening of 'The Conspirator' at the Museum Of Modern Art in New York City, NY.

( April 12, 2011 - Photo by Photo Agency)

'The Conspirator' New York Premiere

In This Photo: Kelly Rutherford

Celebrities at a special screening of 'The Conspirator' at the Museum Of Modern Art in New York City, NY.

( April 12, 2011 - Photo by Photo Agency)

'The Conspirator' New York Premiere

In This Photo: James McAvoy

Celebrities at a special screening of 'The Conspirator' at the Museum Of Modern Art in New York City, NY.

( April 12, 2011 - Photo by Photo Agency)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/M3Xoo_YRzlw/Conspirator+New+York+Premiere

"The Conspirator" New York Premiere

"The Conspirator" New York Premiere

(L-R) Tom Wilkinson, Robin Wright, Robert Redford and James McAvoy attend the New York Premiere of "The Conspirator" at The Museum of Modern Art on April 11, 2011 in New York City.

( April 10, 2011 - Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/cjdW1fYQbtq/Conspirator+New+York+Premiere

**Alyson Hannigan Confirmed For American Reunion **Tom Wilkinson Joins Samuel L. Jackson In The Samaritan **Alec Baldwin Attached To Woody Allen's Rome Project, Jesse Eisenberg Rumored **Trailer for PASSION PLAY

Tom Wilkinson Joins Samuel L. Jackson In The Samaritan
published: 2011-04-11 20:54:22 Author: Eric Eisenberg
You will never find anyone who can say with a straight face that they don't like Tom Wilkinson. The man has played in over fifty films spanning the last five decades and has always shown incredibly versatility, going from prestige films like In The Bedroom, to superhero movies like Batman Begins, to comedies like The Full Monty. Simply put, the more Tom Wilkinson the better, so let's all celebrate the fact that he's just been cast in a new project.


Wilkinson has joined Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby and Ruth Negga in The Samaritan, according to Variety. In the film, Jackson plays a criminal who is trying to go straight after spending 20 years in jail, but gets roped in to a grift by his former partner's son. Wilkinson will play a crime boss that gets caught up in the plan. Directed by David Weaver, the film is already in production in Toronto and is scheduled to move down to Rio de Janiero next month. The film is doesn't have a set release date yet, but is expected to hit theaters next year.


While researching this story, the thing that took me by surprise is the fact that Wilkinson and Jackson have actually never been in a film together, which is strange for two actors with such extensive resumes. Let's hope that there's more than one scene that allows the two of them to square off.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Tom-Wilkinson-Joins-Samuel-L-Jackson-In-The-Samaritan-24150.html
 


Alyson Hannigan Confirmed For American Reunion
published: 2011-04-11 18:20:49 Author: Eric Eisenberg


Of all the American Pie alumni, Alyson Hannigan is easily the most successful - though I suppose it's not that hard when your cohorts include Jason Biggs, Tara Reid, Chris Klein, Shannon Elizabeth, Thomas Ian Nicholas, etc. Part of the incredibly successful sitcom How I Met Your Mother and still swimming in geek praise after all of her years on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, she is the one member of the cast who would probably benefit least from a fourth American Pie movie, but one can't deny the power of nostalgia.


Deadline reports that Hannigan has officially signed on American Reunion, which will bring the cast back together for the first time since 2003's American Wedding. But while Hannigan may have missed playing the part of band geek Michelle, apparently she's quite familiar with the rules of supply and demand and, as the site puts it, "leverage[d] for a nice piece of the pie." The report says that the story revolves around her character's marriage and family with Biggs' character, Jim. The film will shoot while How I Met Your Mother is on break.


The more I hear about this sequel, the more I get a really bad Little Fockers vibe. It seems as though the people behind this seem to think that these are characters that we've grown up with, but I'm not sure anyone sees the original three films as more than a collection of sex and toilet jokes. Why do I care if Jim and Michelle have a kid? It was boring enough when they were getting married. At the very least let's hope there's a heavy focus on the other characters.


http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Alyson-Hannigan-Confirmed-For-American-Reunion-24148.html






Alec Baldwin Attached To Woody Allen's Rome Project, Jesse Eisenberg Rumored
published: 2011-04-11 17:51:46 Author: Eric Eisenberg
Last month it was announced that Woody Allen would be setting and filming his next movie in Rome, but said that he was superstitious divulging details about both the story and the actors involved. Then Penelope Cruz blabbed that she is attached, and apparently that was enough to open the floodgates. Deadline reports that Alec Baldwin has officially signed on for the untitled film in a (surprise!) unspecified role. What's more, the site also says that Jesse Eisenberg is in line for a lead role. While the film would be the first time the young Eisenberg works with the famed director, Baldwin starred alongside Mia Farrow in 1990's Alice.


Albeit Eisenberg only reached A-list status in the last year thanks to his performance in David Fincher's The Social Network, I'm amazed that he and Allen have only just found each other. I don't want to sound insensitive in any way, but this may be the perfect opportunity to pass off the neurotic Jew torch.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Alec-Baldwin-Attached-To-Woody-Allen-s-Rome-Project-Jesse-Eisenberg-Rumored-24147.html






Trailer for PASSION PLAY Starring Mickey Rourke, Megan Fox, and Bill Murray
by Matt Goldberg Posted: April 11th, 2011

A trailer for the upcoming drama Passion Play has gone online.  The film stars Mickey Rourke as a jazz trumpeter who falls in love with winged circus performance (Megan Fox).  The film was widely panned when it played at the Toronto Film Festival last year and while Image entertainment has set the film for a limited theatrical run on May 6th, it will be dumped on to DVD a few weeks later on May 31st.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer.  Passion Play also stars Bill Murray and Rhys Ifans. http://collider.com/passion-play-trailer/85273/

***First Posters for ONE DAY and THE CONSPIRATOR

First Posters for ONE DAY and THE CONSPIRATOR

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: February 14th, 2011

Focus Features recently moved One Day up to July 8, which I quickly marked on my calendar.  As directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education), Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess are sure to charm in this high-concept romance: two friends who meet on the night of their college graduation and proceed to meet exactly once each year on July 15 for the next two decades.  It sounds very Blue Valentine, and this washed-out One Day poster does not seem concerned with such comparison.

The Conspirator perhaps boasts an even greater pedigree: Robert Redford directs Robin Wright, James McAvoy, Evan Rachel Wood, Tom Wilkinson, and Kevin Kline in the tale of Mary Surratt, the woman who was charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.  View the first posters for both One Day and The Conspirator after the jump.

One Day opens July 8.  Via Yahoo! Movies:

Adapted from the internationally praised bestselling novel, One Day charts an extraordinary relationship. Emma (Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway) and Dexter (Jim Sturgess) meet on the night of their college graduation – July 15th, 1988. She is a working-class girl of principle and ambition who dreams of making the world a better place. He is a wealthy charmer who dreams that the world will be his playground.

For the next two decades, every July 15th reveals to us how “Em” and “Dex” are faring, as their friendship ebbs and flows with the passing of the years. Through laughter and romance, heartbreak and exhilaration, they experience the grandeur of life. Somewhere along their journey, these two people realize that what they are searching and hoping for has been there for them all along.

The Conspirator opens April 15.  Via Kino Gallery:

In the wake of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, seven men and one woman are arrested and charged with conspiring to kill the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State. The lone woman charged, Mary Surratt, owns a boarding house where John Wilkes Booth, and others met and planned the simultaneous attacks.

http://collider.com/the-conspirator-poster-one-day-poster/76257/

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