First Look: Leonardo DiCaprio in Scorsese’s Shutter Island
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Adaptation, Drama, Thrillers, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
When Martin Scorsese comes calling, the stars show up.
For his first film since Revolutionary Road, Leonardo DiCaprio reteams with his three-time director for Shutter Island, another Boston-area set thriller from author Dennis Lehane (Gone Baby Gone, Mystic River). The story centers around a search for a criminally-insane patient from a mental institution.
Mark Ruffalo, Michelle Williams, Patricia Clarkson, Ben Kingsley, Jackie Earle Haley, Emily Mortimer and Max von Sydow all join DiCaprio for this adaptation. Shutter Island opens on October 2.
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A-Team Hoping to Recruit Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Action, Adaptation, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases,
The success of The Hangover has put Bradley Cooper on the A-Team.
Cooper’s $45 million weekend was just capped off with news of a makeover. The former Alias star is now in official talks to join a big-screen adaptation of the NBC series. Bradley is line to play Lt. Templeton Peck (a.k.a. “Faceman” or “Face”), the part originated in the ‘80s by Dirk Benedict.
Actor Liam Neeson could also make up a quarter of that memorable group. The Taken star is currently in negotiations to step in as Col. John “Hannibal” Smith. That cigar-smoking character was made popular by George Peppard.
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In Theaters This Weekend: June 12, 2009
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Magnolia, Paramount, Sony, Documentary, Drama, Family, Music, Remakes, Comedy, Sports, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases,
Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:
- Imagine That (PG): starring Eddie Murphy, Thomas Haden Church, Nicole Ari Parker (directed by Karey Kirkpatrick)
- The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (R): starring Denzel Washington, John Travolta, James Gandolfini (directed by Tony Scott)
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Iron Man 2 Cast Buffed and Filming
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Paramount, Action, Adaptation, Sequels, Casting, Celeb News, Rumors,
Mickey Rourke recently put on his Whiplash costume in preparation to work on Iron Man 2, and his rippling muscles certainly won’t be alone on the set. Rourke’s costume will show off his tattoos and an electromagnet that’s very similar to the one worn by Tony Stark. With leather and iron braces showing off his buffed-up bod, Rourke will no doubt make a big impression on the big screen.
But he’s not the only actor who will have audiences staring at the screen in wide-eyed wonder. Scarlett Johansson has packed on the muscular pounds for her role as Black Widow and star Robert Downey Jr. is in Iron Man-ready shape for the production.
Don Cheadle (who replaced Terrence Howard) and Gwyneth Paltrow will also be featured in the flick, which is scheduled to hit theaters on May 7, 2010.
Read More | E! Online
Contest: Zune HD giveaway! (Final Round!)
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Announcements, Features, Handhelds, Hot Deals, Internet, Microsoft, Portable Audio / Video,
The Zune HD is real, and we are going to be giving one away to one of our readers. You want in? All you need to to do enter to win the Zune HD is help us win the I’m a Blogger Get me Out of Here contest. If we win, we will be bringing you content straight from the set of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here. Seriously, I had to taste some of the most vile flavors I’ve ever put in my mouth, and you’ll probably get a few laughs out of it.
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As we (hopefully) make it through each round, you get another chance to Vote all over again, giving you even more chances to win. The contest starts today, and is open to US residents only. You have until 11:00 PM PST on June 11th to enter your votes. We will then announce our winner, chosen randomly out of all valid entrants and bonus points, on June 12th. The winner will be sent a Zune HD right after the product launches. Remember, you have three chances to enter a vote!
Box Office Breakdown: The Hangover Rises Above Up
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Fox Searchlight, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Horror, Religious, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists,
Unlike most Mike Tyson fights, The Hangover‘s win was no knockout.
After a back-and-forth battle with Up, Todd Phillips’ film about an eventful bachelor party edged out the animated pic by less than $1 million. Hangover - which features no major stars (unless you count the boxer) - grossed nearly $45 million on its opening weekend. That’s the third best debut for an R-rated comedy ever. (Only Sex and the City and American Pie 2 have done better.)
Meanwhile, a project actually featuring an A-lister became the summer’s first stinker. Land of the Lost, starring Will Ferrell, Anna Friel and Danny McBride, earned a sad $18.8 million over the past three days. Although that amount was good enough for third place, the film cost an estimated $100 million to make.
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John Travolta Thanks Pelham 1 2 3’s Crew for Support
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Sony, Action, Drama, Remakes, Thrillers, Celeb News,
Just over six months after the death of his son Jett, John Travolta has understandably opted to stay out of the public eye. But that won’t keep the actor from helping to promote his new film.
In a message posted on his own website, John graciously took the time to return the support that had been given to him.
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This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: June 9, 2009
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Sony, Weinstein Company, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Home Entertainment,
Here are some of the DVD and Blu-ray options available this Tuesday:
- Crossing Over: DVD
- Fatal Attraction: Blu-ray
- Fired Up: DVD, Blu-ray
- Gran Torino: DVD, Blu-ray
- Indecent Proposal: Blu-ray
- The International: DVD, Blu-ray
- Predator 2: Blu-ray
- The Siege: Blu-ray
- Spinning Into Butter: DVD
Click here to see the TV-on-DVD options for this week.
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Carradine’s Death Forces Production Changes
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Casting, Obituaries, Scripts, Upcoming Releases,
The sudden - and currently unsolved - death of David Carradine last week has forced several projects to readjust.
According to TMZ, the producers of Stretch, the movie David was filming in Thailand, are now working on retooling the script. The 72-year-old still had critical scenes yet to complete at the time of his passing.
Meanwhile, two other movies will simply replace the actor altogether: Portland, an indie film that was nearing the principal photography phase, and Beyond Legend, Johnny Kakota. The producers of the latter project are now hoping to fill the void with Jon Voight.
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Twilight Stars Boarding Fan Cruise
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Adaptation, Drama, Romance, Thrillers, Celeb News,
You might have already made your Twilight trek to Forks, WA…but have you toured the Northwest with stars from the movie?
Next summer, vampire fanatics can reminisce about Eclipse‘s release during a sightseeing cruise. The vacation, which will launch from Seattle, will begin with a motor-coach tour of Forks. (That’s the real-life city where the teen romance is set.) The journey will then continue on to Alaska. Oh - did I forget to mention that Alice and Emmett Cullen will also be aboard that ship?
Those able to book a reservation will have the opportunity to participate in Q&A and autograph sessions with actors Ashley Green and Kellan Lutz. A costume ball and a charity auction are also listed on the cruise itinerary
Got some free time in August 2010? Then click here for more information.
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