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  - IFC to Show New Film Starring "Twilight's" Robert Pattinson
    03/31/09
    
    So IFC revealed that they're going to screen "Twilight's" Rob Pattinson's post-vampire role in the film "How to Be." IFC is releasing the movie via its Festival Direct program.
    
    You'll be able to see the film via on-demand, pay-per-view
  - James Franco to Star in Medieval Fantasy Comedy
    03/31/09
    
    James Franco is reteaming with his "Pineapple Express" buds for a medieval fantasy comedy called "Your Highness."
    
    Franco returns to the loving arms of Danny McBride and director David Gordon Green for this Universal Pictures flick. Co-written by McBride, t
  - Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" to be Released March 5, 2010
    03/31/09
    
    Read the full press release:
    
    Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and IMAX Corporation today announced that Alice in Wonderland, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, Anne Hathaway as the White Queen and Mia Wasikowska as Alice, will be released to
  - Gossip: Who Wants to Replace Zac Efron in "Footloose" Remake?
    03/31/09
    
    That word "Gossip" in the headline is a dead giveaway because "Gossip Girl" star, Chace Crawford has reportedly auditioned to replace Zac Efron in the "Footloose" remake.
    
    Efron, who was set to channel original film's star Kevin Bacon for the
  - Russell Crowe Wants to Sing in Film! Hear Him Grunt!
    03/31/09
    
    Well, Russell Crowe was once a member of the rock band Thirty Odd Foot of Grunt, so he can probably belt out a tune or two. The actor wants to follow the footsteps of fellow Aussies Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman for a movie musical!
    
    Crowe revealed he's currently looking
  - "Star Trek" the Sequel Already in the Works!
    03/31/09
    
    The upcoming "Star Trek" movie will not invade theaters until May 8 but Paramount is so sure it'll be a hit that they asked a team of screenwriters to begin working on the sequel!
    
    Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (who wrote the upcoming "Star Trek" film)
  - Another Actor Joins "Twilight's" Sequel -- "New Moon" Plus the Vampire Saga's DVD Sales!
    03/30/09
    
    British actor Jamie Campbell-Bower has been hired by Summit Entertainment to join the cast of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
    
    You may remember Campbell-Bower from "Sweeney Todd" and honestly? I'm not a big fan of this guy, I think he's way too p
  - So "Bruno" is Very Dirty! MPAA Gives the Film NC-17!!!!
    03/30/09
    
    Sharon Waxman of The Wrap revealed that Sacha Baron Cohen's latest opus, "Bruno," has been slapped with an NC-17 rating because of numerous sexual scenes!
    
    Some of the objectionable scenes are:
    
    Bruno -- a gay Austrian fashionista played by Baron Cohen
  - Jackie Chan Says New "Karate Kid" has a New Title! It Will Be Called...
    03/30/09
    
    "Kung Fu Kid!" Huh? Why make a remake then? Apparently, the oh-so-charming Jaden Smith is more of a Kung Fu guy than a Karate kid! Plus, "Kung Fu" is "in" right now, with the whole Jack Black as Panda thing, so hence, the title change.
    
    As our
  - I Won Second Place for Best Film Critic of the Year From the Los Angeles Press Club, But Wait, There's Drama, Controversy!
    03/30/09
    
    Self-congratulatory warning -- I just heard that the Los Angeles Press Club bestowed yours truly the second place for Best Film Critic for their National Entertainment Journalism Awards.
    
    I was nominated in two categories -- Best Feature (I didn't win, darn it :happy) and
  - Kids Have Spoken! Their Favorite Movie is...
    03/29/09
    
    As if it's a big surprise, "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" won big at Saturday's 22nd Annual Kids' Choice Awards! But it's not all fun and slime at the awards night:
    
    Leonardo DiCaprio accepted the first-ever Big Green Help Award for his ext
  - "Monsters vs. Aliens" Invades Box-Office, Crushes Competition!
    03/29/09
    
    The first Hollywood feature film of 2009 that I truly admire became the first Hollywood flick to have the best opening of the year, selling $58.2 million in ticket sales! "Monsters vs. Aliens" beat fellow new arrivals at the box-office "The Haunting in Connecticut" a
  - See Trailer for Upcoming Ang Lee Film "Taking Woodstock" Starring Emile Hirsch
    03/29/09
    
    I worship at the altar of Ang Lee! A director who has proved he can direct any genre, whether it's a period piece ("Sense and Sensibility"), martial arts ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"), comic book adaptation ("Hulk"), and drama ("Brokeback Mou
  - Remember "Cassandra Crossing?" There's an Upcoming Film with Similar Plot from Director Tony Scott
    03/29/09
    
    The last time we saw a Tony Scott movie was back in 2006 for "Deja Vu." So it's a welcome treat to see a new film from the director even though the plot is very similar to "The Cassandra Crossing."
    
    Scott's thriller will be called "Unstoppabl
  - Legal Thriller for Matthew McConaughey
    03/29/09
    
    Matthew McConaughey is set to play another lawyer in the upcoming legal thriller, "The Lincoln Lawyer."
    
    Based on the book by Michael Connolly, McConaughey is attached to star as low-level criminal defense attorney Michael Haller who has to defend a supe
  - Tobey Maguire to Play Grand Prix Driver!
    03/29/09
    
    Besides his famous role as the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire has also played a jockey in "Seabiscuit," and now, he's set to take on a Grand Prix driver role in "The Limit."
    
    The project is going to be based on a book by Michael Cannell
  - Monstrous Giveaway for "Monsters vs. Aliens" – FUN. PRIZES. FREE! NO CATCH! Start Begging, Groveling, and Giving Love Now!
    03/27/09
    
    Courtesy of our friends from DreamWorks, we are giving away all these fantastic prizes from "Monsters vs. Aliens."
    
    One lucky winner will get this family prize pack which includes:
    
    *** "MONSTERS VS. ALIENS" CARDS, STICKERS, TATOOS, PUTTIES
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  - Watch My "Monsters vs. Aliens" Movie Review -- With B.O.B.!
    03/27/09
    
    Aw, we make such a great couple? Me and my new BFF, B.O.B. from "Monsters vs. Aliens." Yes, this animated film is an out of this world delight, and it's truly best seen in 3-D.
    
    This new InTru 3-D thingie that DreamWorks cooked up? It's great! I didn&#
  - Eeewww Story of the Day! Cloris Leachman Had an Affair with Gene Hackman!
    03/26/09
    
    Okay, before you guys hyperventilate, the affair didn't happen now, it occurred decades ago in the 1970s when Cloris Leachman and Gene Hackman were both younger.
    
    The 82-year old actress is writing a memoir called Cloris where she revealed her affair with Hackman. It
  - Coming Soon: Contemporary Jesus Story in "American Jesus"
    03/26/09
    
    Director Matthew Vaughn ("Stardust") and comics creator Mark Millar ("Wanted") just finished collaborating on "Kick-Ass," and now, the duo are planning to reteam again for "American Jesus."
    
    "American Jesus," written by Millar,
  - Take That Brad Pitt! Jennifer Aniston is Voted Hollywood's Sexiest Woman!
    03/26/09
    
    Jennifer Aniston has topped a new poll of Hollywood's Sexiest Woman in Details Magazine.
    
    The 40-year-old actress beat younger hotties like "Transformers'" Megan Fox. Here's the Top 5:
    
    1. Jennifer Aniston
    
    2. Megan Fox
    
    3
  - Lindsay Lohan's New Film to Go Straight to Cable! Yikes!
    03/26/09
    
    Lindsay Lohan's new film, "Labor Pains" is going straight to cable in July then to DVD in August.
    
    Ouch!
    
    Just to add more pain to Lohan's faltering career.
    
    In the movie, Lohan's character fakes pregnancy in order to keep her job.
  - Fun Conspiracy Website for "Monsters vs. Aliens"
    03/26/09
    
    Conspiracies. Aliens. Monsters.
    
    They're all in this fun website dedicated to "Monsters vs. Aliens."
    
    Check it out right here.
  - Uma Thurman as Medusa, Pierce Brosnan as Chiron. And No, This is Not "Clash of the Titans"
    03/26/09
    
    It may sound like a remake of "Clash of the Titans" but this new film has a more contemporary take on Greek gods and goddesses. FOX 2000 has just assembled a cast for their fantasy adventure "Percy Jackson."
    
    So Miss Uma is playing Medusa (I always love thi
  - A New Date for the Oscars! Why Is It Moving?
    03/26/09
    
    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences picked a new date for the Oscars! The culprit? The Winter Olympics Games on NBC!
    
    Same Oscar time, same Oscar channel (ABC), but a different date!
    
    The 82nd annual Academy Awards will now be seen on Sunday, March 7,
  - Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz to Star in a Romantic Comedy
    03/26/09
    
    Okay, the romantic comedy has no title yet. But previously, it's known as "Wichita" and Trouble Man." Now, James Mangold ("Walk the Line," "3:10 to Yuma") is attached to direct with a possible romantic pairing of Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. Sco
  - Ron Howard May Direct "The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft"
    03/26/09
    
    The graphic novel "The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft" is not coming out until April 8 but Universal and Imagine Entertainment are already planning a film version of the comic book!
    
    It's not finalize yet but Ron Howard may be directing the film.
  - It's Official! "The Three Stooges" the Movie! Meet MGM's Dream Cast
    03/25/09
    
    As we reported last year, MGM is getting ready to produce a big screen film featuring "The Three Stooges." This Farrelly Brothers film (they wrote the script, and will also direct and produce) will not be a biopic, but more along the lines of the Stooges' characters doing
  - "Monsters vs. Aliens" Takes Over Russia! Film Opens Ahead of U.S.
    03/25/09
    
    One week before it opens right here in the U.S., "Monsters vs. Aliens" arrived in Russian theaters March 20th. (Check out my review of the film right here)
    
    And Paramount/Dreamworks move seems to have paid off! "Monsters" grossed $6.2 million from 644 thea
  - Director Baz Luhrmann Wants Beyonce and Hugh Jackman in a Movie Musical! And Jackman Says...
    03/25/09
    
    We may see this image again! Baz Luhrmann ("Australia," "Moulin Rouge") directed Beyonce Knowles and Hugh Jackman for a medley of showtunes at the Oscars, and now, he wants to put the singing and dancing pair on the big screen!
    
    Luhrmann tells Vogue Magazi
  - Dennis Quaid as Bill Clinton in New Film from "The Queen's" Peter Morgan
    03/25/09
    
    As we reported last year, Peter Morgan, the genius screenwriter behind "The Queen" and "Frost/Nixon" is getting ready to direct!
    
    His film of choice?
    
    Another movie about British Prime Minister Tony Blair!
    
    Morgan has been working on a tr
  - "Superman" the Movie is Dead...For Now! Writer Mark Millar Speaks Out!
    03/25/09
    
    The fantastic comic book author, Mark Millar ("Wanted") was, once upon a time, professing his new vision to reboot "Superman."
    
    But the author's man-of-steel vision was dashed!
    
    On his website, Millar reveals:
    
    Warner's talked
  - Another Mattel Action Figure Film! Tom Hanks to Star?
    03/25/09
    
    Universal Pictures is developing yet another toy-based film. This time, it's a Mattel action figure called "Major Matt Mason" and Tom Hanks is in talks to star. "Speed" writer Graham Yost is writing the script, and Hanks' Playtone is set to produce.
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  - "Monsters vs. Aliens" Movie Review -- It's an Out-of-This-World 3-D Adventure!
    03/24/09
    
    The world of the classic 1950s B-movie genre is explored in the new animated film “Monsters vs. Aliens.” From “The Fly” to “Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman,” the film pays a loving homage to its source that monster movie lovers will have a blast watching this out-of-this-world adventure.
  - What Director James Cameron Really Thinks of "Terminator"
    03/24/09
    
    We're, of course, talking about the first "Terminator," the 1984 sci-fi classic that has been selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.
    
    In an article in Wired magazine, Cameron talks about the film's origins, the robotic Arnold Schwarzenegger
  - "Twilight" Saga: "New Moon's" Wolf-Pack
    03/24/09
    
    So, Summit Entertainment hires the wolf pack in the "Twilight" sequel, "New Moon." This wolf pack is our friend! In the "Twilight" world, they defend humans against mean vampires!
    
    The actors hired to run with the pack are: Chaske Spencer, Bron
  - Anne Hathaway to Star as Judy Garland!
    03/23/09
    
    Why didn't I think of this before? I can totally see Anne Hathaway as Judy Garland!
    
    As we reported last month, the Weinstein Co. is set to turn the life of tragic icon Judy Garland into a major Hollywood motion picture!
    
    But wait there's more! Hathaway wi
  - Zac Efron Quits "Footloose" -- No More Dancing for Him!
    03/23/09
    
    Zac Efron bowed out of the Paramount remake of "Footloose" because he says he's on a path of acting legitimacy and doesn't want to be associated with another song and dance film.
    
    Everyone behind the production were all shocked, since they've been worki
  - Seth Rogen Says Lindsay Lohan is Lying!
    03/23/09
    
    As we reported here last week, Lindsay Lohan revealed to Nylon Magazine that Seth Rogen ignored her and Sean Penn's repeated requests to call them.
    
    It's supposed to be for a new movie that Penn is working on that he wanted Rogen to star in.
    
    Well, Moviefone
  - Coen Brothers Adapting "True Grit"
    03/23/09
    
    Joel and Ethan Coen will adapt "True Grit."
    
    The Coens will stay faithful to the book by Charles Portis rather than the 1969 western that won John Wayne an Oscar!
    
    In the film, it was told from the point of view of Wayne's character, but in the Coen b
  - "Knowing" Wins Box-Office Race
    03/22/09
    
    Nicolas Cage avoided professional calamity and received box-office success instead with his new film, "Knowing." The so-so flick wowed American audiences who put "Knowing" at the top spot with $24.8 million in ticket sales!
    
    Even Cage's astrophysicist
  - Coming Up on mannythemovieguy.com: MONSTERS VS. ALIENS EXTRAVAGANZA AND GIVEAWAYS!!!
    03/21/09
    
    Just to tell y'all what to expect. I just got back from watching "Monsters VS. Aliens," and...
    
    I'll post my full review very soon, but HINT -- I clapped after the screening :happy
    
    Also, when I post my review, I'll also let you know how to w
  - Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Jeffrey Katzenberg on the Future of 3-D! The Next Dimension!
    03/21/09
    
    I just got back from watching the 3-D animated flick, "Monsters VS. Aliens," and I was amazed by its technical wizardry! So upon getting home, being a movie geek that I am, I researched and found out a great article featuring the current demi-gods of 3-D technology, Jeffrey Ka
  - "Lost" Angelina Jolie Flick Unearthed! Daddy Jon Voight Releases Director's Cut!
    03/21/09
    
    27 years later, Angelina Jolie's first movie role is getting a big-screen debut!
    
    The film, co-written by Jolie's dad, Jon Voight, is called "Lookin' to Get Out" and is directed by Hal Ashby ("Shampoo" and "Being There"). Voight als
  - A Great "Green" Reason to Watch Disneynature's Upcoming Film "Earth"
    03/21/09
    
    Here's the gist -- Disneynature is going to plant a tree for every person who sees the film "Earth" in the first week!
    
    Isn't that great? More reason to watch this insightful flick!
    
    By the way, the movie opens on Earth Day, April 22!
    
    H
  - Twihards! Are You Ready to Meet Your Favorite "Twilight" Star?
    03/20/09
    
    As we reported two weeks ago, "Twilight" is creating a major stir once again (did that "major stir" ever go away?) because of the sequel plans AND the DVD of the first film comes out tonight starting at 10pm.
    
    Here's what we said:
    
    On March 20
  - Seth Rogen, You Bad Boy! Why Don't You Call Poor Lindsay Lohan? She Needs to Work!
    03/20/09
    
    So, apparently, there's a new Sean Penn movie that Lindsay Lohan wants to be involved with. BUT, Penn wants Seth Rogen to finalize the deal!
    
    So Lohan has been frantically calling Rogen to get in touch! But the comedian, so far, has been ignoring BOTH Lohan and Penn!
  - Hollywood Queens Pay Homage to Natasha Richardson! Meryl Streep and Dame Helen Mirren Speak Out!
    03/20/09
    
    The current queens of Hollywood, Meryl Streep and Dame Helen Mirren, are the latest to express their sadness at Natasha Richardson's death.
    
    Mirren says, "Natasha was a great actress, a fantastic mother, a loving wife and a whirlwind of energy, with an infectious love
  - New Castle Entertainment Hearts Michigan Film Commission! Their Film Incentive Really Works!
    03/20/09
    
    I received this press release from New Castle, and I normally don't post these things, but I read Eric Roberts' note about the Michigan film incentives and it was heartwarming.
    
    The actor who starred in two films filmed in Grand Rapids, MI says, "Anything that in
  - "Duplicity" and "I Love You, Man" Movie Reviews! Which One is My PIck of the Week?
    03/20/09
    
    It's a very busy weekend at the box-office! It's a 3-way race between "Duplicity," "I Love You, Man," and "Knowing!" The last film, starring Nicolas Cage, is a so-so flick that takes itself waaaay too seriously. Ooooh numbers! Yeah, much like J
  - "Twilight" Director and Summit Friends Again! Catherine Hardwicke Directing Studio's Upcoming Film
    03/20/09
    
    Catherine Hardwicke signed on for Summit Entertainment's upcoming fantasy-drama "If I Stay."
    
    Hardwicke, as you know, directed the company's biggest blockbuster flick, "Twilight," and then didn't sign on for the sequel "New Moon."
  - "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Starring Nicolas Cage Gets a Release Date!
    03/20/09
    
    Walt Disney Pictures waves its magical wand and picks July 16, 2010 for the release date of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice!"
    
    The film, based on a memorable segment in "Fantasia," is being produced by super-producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Nicolas Cage is set
  - Mary J. Blige Joins Taraji P. Henson in Tyler Perry's New Film -- Yes, Madea's Going to Show Up!
    03/20/09
    
    Mary J. Blige will star with Oscar-nominee Taraji P. Henson in Tyler Perry's new flick, "I Can Do Bad All by Myself." Lionsgate is releasing this film, based on Perry's stage play.
    
    Blige is going to play a nightclub manager and singer who's Henson
  - "Get Smart" Director to Direct "Fockers"
    03/20/09
    
    Sorry David Wain, but Pete Segal is the chose one to direct "Little Fockers."
    
    Segal, the guy who gave us "Get Smart 2," is the frontrunner to helm the third installment of the "Meet the Parents" franchise. This is the only film in the franchise t
  - Confucius Says...There's Going to be a Movie About Him, and Chow Yun-fat is Starring
    03/19/09
    
    Yes, "Confucius" the movie is coming to theaters near you, and Chow Yun-fat (upcoming "Dragonball Evolution," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") is going to play the Chinese philosopher!
    
    Here's the article from WENN:
    
    Action movie st
  - Disney/Pixar's "UP" to Open Cannes -- Disney Chairman Dick Cook and John Lasseter Speak Out!
    03/19/09
    
    It's a joyful day at the house of Mouse! Their upcoming 3-D collaboration with Pixar, "UP," has been selected as the opening night film at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
    
    This is a very prestigious honor in so many ways!
    
    First, it's the f
  - Natasha Richardson Dies at 45!
    03/18/09
    
    The family of Natasha Richardson says the actress has died.
    
    This is sad. I met her for the movie "Evening" in 2007 and she was a very sweet lady, a great interviewee, and a splendid actress!
    
    Richardson starred in many thought-provoking films, and won a To
  - "I Love You, Man" Movie Review -- The Bromantic Love Affair Between Paul Rudd and Jason Segel
    03/18/09
    
    Male-bonding is the term du jour in pop culture. The word “bromance” even entered our lexicon. For the uninitiated, bromance pertains to the intense brotherly bond between two males. There’s even an MTV reality show called “Bromance” starring “The Hills’” hunk Brody Jenner picking his
  - Director Michael Bay Says No "Transformers 3" for Him!
    03/18/09
    
    So yesterday, Paramount and Dreamworks announced the release date of "Transformers 3" to be July 1, 2011.
    
    When I went to the franchise director Michael Bay's website, he's saying there's just no way that can happen with him on the helm! Uh-oh...
  - Say What? Bruno Offered Ron Paul Hot, Passionate Gay Sex!
    03/18/09
    
    Oh the things Sacha Baron Cohen will do for the sake of art! And, oh the things a politician will do for the sake of getting elected!
    
    When the two meet, well, gay sex galore! Well, not quite.
    
    As you may have heard, Cohen is busy adapting another character from his
  - "Dante's Inferno" -- from Videogame to the Big Screen
    03/18/09
    
    Dan Harris, the guy who co-wrote "X-Men 2" and "Superman Returns," has been hired by Universal Pictures to adapt the videogame "Dante's Inferno" for the big screen!
    
    The Electronic Arts game gives players the opportunity to journey through th
  - South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival Winners
    03/18/09
    
    The SXSW Film Festival explores distinguished filmmaking from provocative documentaries to subversive Hollywood comedies. The event is going on right now until March 22nd in Austin, Texas.
    
    Check their official website right here.
    
    Here's the not-so-compl
  - Brad Pitt, Natalie Portman Team Up for a Movie with the Longest Title...Ever!
    03/18/09
    
    The title of the book by Leanne Shapton is a tongue-twister ""Important Artifacts and Personal Property from the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris, Including Books, Street Fashion, and Jewelry." It has just been published by Farrar Straus & Giroux.
  - Who Should Play "Thor?" Meet the Wannabes!
    03/17/09
    
    "Thor" the movie, already has an opening date (June 17, 2011) but still no lead! Kenneth Branagh is now attached to direct the film, and is working mighty hard to cast his Norse god!
    
    So who have been mentioned for the lead role?
    
    First, we have Josh Hartne
  - Owen Wilson Returns to the Wild West with "Alias Smith & Jones"
    03/17/09
    
    Remember the TV series "Alias Smith & Jones?" If you don't, don't worry, Owen Wilson will remind you! He is set for a movie adaptation of the show about a pair of gunslingers.
    
    Wilson confirms, "We're thinking about (doing) the Western Alias
  - "Twilight's" Catherine Hardwicke Returns to Literature
    03/17/09
    
    "Twilight" director, Catherine Hardwicke, is currently in talks with Sony to direct another young-adult fantasy novel called "Maximum Ride."
    
    The series by James Patterson talks about the Flock, six teenagers who are genetically altered, get this
  - When Will You be Able to See "Transformers 3?"
    03/17/09
    
    "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" doesn't open until June 24, 2009, but Paramount and Dreamworks have announced the release date for "Transformers 3."
    
    Mark your calendars "Transformers" fans, the threequel is to arrive July 1, 2011, yet a
  - Paramount and Brad Pitt Team Up for John Le Carre's "The Night Manager"
    03/17/09
    
    Paramount Pictures has bought the rights to John Le Carre's novel, "The Night Manager." Brad Pitt is only attached to produce the film with his Plan B shingle.
    
    The plot of the film according to Wikipedia:
    
    The novel follows Jonathan Pine, a former Bri
  - It's Official! Get Ready for "MacGyver" the Movie!
    03/16/09
    
    As we revealed, oh gosh, back in May of last year, "MacGyver" creator, Lee David Zlotoff, hinted on a feature film based on the TV series.
    
    Well, it's not a hint anymore, it's official! New Line is developing a feature film based on "MacGyver."
  - Director Sam Raimi Talks "Spider-Man 4," What about Kirsten Dunst?
    03/16/09
    
    Sam Raimi talked to MTV News about "Spider-Man 4." No, he did not reveal the plot, just saying that:
    
    “The writers, producers and I are working out what the story will be, but we haven’t been talking in terms of Part 4 and 5...I’ve read that [about 'Spider-Man 5
  - Actor Ron Silver Dead at 62
    03/16/09
    
    TV, theater, and film actor, Ron Silver, died Sunday at the age of 62. He had been fighting esophageal cancer for two years.
    
    For a complete look at his career, read the article here.
    
    And watch one of his last known interviews with Sir David Frost, yes from "Fr
  - Get Ready for "I Walked With a Zombie" Remake!
    03/16/09
    
    Adam Marcus, the guy behind "Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday," has been hired by RKO's Roseblood Movie Co. and Twisted Pictures to direct the remake of the 1943 classic "I Walked with a Zombie."
    
    The film is revered as one of the pioneers of the &q
  - "Race to Witch Mountain's" Director's New Project!
    03/16/09
    
    Walt Disney Studios, happy with the success of "Race to Witch Mountain," has hired the film's director, Andy Fickman, for another family adventure extravaganza.
    
    Fickman will be directing a big screen adaptation of "Monster Attack Network," a graphic no
  - "Race to Witch Mountain" Wins Box-Office Race!
    03/15/09
    
    I enjoyed "Race to Witch Mountain" and apparently, you lovely readers, agreed with me! The Walt Disney remake of "Escape to Witch Mountain" debuted at No. 1, earning $25 million! (Check my interviews with the cast right here)
    
    Many film critics turned up t
  - If You Can't Wait for the"Wonder Woman" Film, Check out the New DC Comics DVD Instead! Trust Me, You'll Love it!
    03/15/09
    
    So after watching a horrible superhero film ("Super Capers"), my brain needed some good nutrition! So I picked up a copy of the new "Wonder Woman" animated DVD from DC comics.
    
    DC has been releasing straight-to-video DVDs featuring the likes of Superman and
  - I Did a Super-Dumb Mistake! I Thought I Was Watching "Monsters VS. Aliens," I Ended Up Seeing "Super Capers" Instead!
    03/15/09
    
    So I drove two hours to LA yesterday, thinking I was watching "Monsters VS. Aliens," but lo and behold, I had the date wrong! It's for next Saturday, the 21st!
    
    The movie showing yesterday was "Super Capers" a B-movie superhero flick that at its best,
  - The Lovely Keira Knightley Opens Up About "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" and "My Fair Lady"
    03/13/09
    
    I adore Keira Knightley! She's an impressive, young actress who continues to make interesting films. So, I'm just sharing these two golden nuggets of information about the actress.
    
    Knightley, interviewed by Moviefone, revealed her thoughts on "Pirates of the C
  - I'm Officially Confused! Who's Directing the Third "Twilight" Film? Do We Really Care Now?
    03/13/09
    
    The name Juan Antonio Bayona, director of the excellent Spanish horror/thriller "El Orfanato" has been bandied about as THE 3rd "Twilight" franchise director for "Eclipse."
    
    But now, the Los Angeles Times is saying, hold on, don't move too fas
  - Pennywise to Terrorize Movie Theaters Near You! The New "IT" Big Screen Adaptation!
    03/13/09
    
    Are you excited as I am to see a new film based on the Stephen King Novel "It?" I enjoyed the 1990 ABC TV miniseries, it's like a pop culture touchstone of my younger years.
    
    So now, I heard that Warner Bros. is doing "It," and they've hired Dave
  - Watch My "Race to Witch Mountain" Movie Review -- It's Out of this World!
    03/13/09
    
    Yes, I was in Las Vegas shooting my review! That's not a fake wall :happy
    
    But take a look at my movie review of "Race to Witch Mountain." Why was I in Vegas you asked? Because the film was set there!
    
    Check out my full interviews with the cast and d
  - "Journey to the Center of the Earth" the Sequel!
    03/13/09
    
    I was a bit lukewarm with "Journey to the Center of the Earth," and the Brendan Fraser-starrer didn't exactly shatter box-office records, so I was surprised to hear that New Line is planning a sequel!
    
    The film is based on a script by Richard Outten called "
  - My Fun One-on-One Interviews with Cast, Director of Disney's "Race to Witch Mountain!" Do They Believe in UFO? Oh, and the Director is from Roswell, New Mexico! HA!
    03/12/09
    
    I had a blast talking to the cast and director of "Race to Witch Mountain." You can feel the love! :happy
    
    And it helps that I genuinely enjoyed the movie! Read my review here, and later, I'll post my video review shot in Las Vegas!
    
    For now, let
  - Mickey, Scarlett, and "Iron Man 2!" And When Can You See "Spider-Man 4?" Marvel at this Super Marvel Update!
    03/12/09
    
    After low-balling Mickey Rourke for a mere $250,000, Marvel, apparently, saw the error in their ways, and showed the actor money!
    
    Rourke, reportedly signed on for "Iron Man 2" after he received significant amount of cash!
    
    But wait there's more! Accor
  - UPDATE: WRITERS FOR "STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON" -- Gangsta Rap Gets Legitimized on the Big Screen! Biopic About N.W.A. in the Works! Oh, and "Dolemite" Remake as well!
    03/12/09
    
    The iconic N.W.A. introduced gangsta rap to the world and we got to discover the likes of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Easy E, and MC Ren in the process. And their definitive album, Straight Outta Compton, changed the musical landscape forever.
    
    Now, New Line is developing an urban dram
  - UPDATE: NO MORE QUESTION MARK! Third "Twilight" Director is Juan Antonio Bayona!
    03/11/09
    
    It was loud and clear, almost certain, that Drew Barrymore might be directing the third "Twilight" installment, "Eclipse."
    
    But that was last week.
    
    This week, the name Juan Antonio Bayona is one of the stronger finalists being considered to direct
  - "Race to Witch Mountain" Movie Review -- Is It Better than the Original?
    03/10/09
    
    The 1975 Walt Disney classic “Escape to Witch Mountain” is the touchstone of my youth. The film made me want to have the super powers of the two alien children, Tia (Kim Richards) and Tony (Iake Eisenmann) for the good of humanity, of course.
    
    Now, Walt Disney Pictures is rele
  - "The Dark Knight" Lords Over the 35th Annual Saturn Awards
    03/10/09
    
    "The Dark Knight" grabbed 11 nominations for the 35th Annual Saturn Awards! "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" received nine while "Iron Man" took eight.
    
    The Saturn Awards is given by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.
  - New Details About Joss Whedon's Scary Flick "The Cabin in the Woods"
    03/10/09
    
    This is what we know so far about "The Cabin in the Woods":
    
    1) Joss Whedon wrote the script, and Drew Goddard ("Buffy," "Angel," "Lost") will be directing
    
    2) Academy award nominee Richard Jenkins ("The Visitor") jo
  - Will You Watch "Puppetmaster" on 3-D?
    03/10/09
    
    I'm the first to admit that I crave these low-budget horror flicks! I'm a child of the 80s and devoured everything from "Friday the 13th" to yes, "Puppetmaster."
    
    To this day, when any of these films are being shown on cable, I have to stop and wa
  - Nick Nolte -- Mixed Martial Arts Fighter/Trainer?
    03/10/09
    
    Nick Nolte is set to star in "Warrior" a drama set in the world of mixed martial arts!
    
    The plot sounds like "Karate Kid" with a little "The Wrestler" vibe.
    
    According to Variety, "Nolte plays an ex-Vietnam vet boxer-turned-steel mil
  - Is "Little Fockers" Getting the "Role Models" Treatment? Director David Wain in Talks for the Film!
    03/10/09
    
    I can never say it enough, but "Role Models" is my favorite comedy of 2008 -- better than "Tropic Thunder" or "Pineapple Express" in my humble opinion.
    
    So it's heartwarming to know that "Role Models" director, David Wain is in tal
  - Thank the Lord! "Fantastic Four" is Getting a Reboot!
    03/10/09
    
    I've always thought that deep inside the first two "Fantastic Four" movies lie a really great franchise! But that just became wishful thinking after watching the sequel.
    
    Director Tim Story just doesn't have enough comic-book wherewithal to fully realize &q
  - New "Prince of Persia" Pictures -- More Shirtless Jake Gyllenhaal!
    03/10/09
    "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" doesn't come out until May of 2010, but the buzz is already deafening. The film's plot, according to IMDB, is:
    
    Set in medieval Persia, the story of an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler fr
  - Exciting New DVD Releases -- "Milk" and "Role Models"
    03/10/09
    
    "Milk," one of the best films of 2008, and the movie that gave Sean Penn his second Best Actor Oscar arrives on DVD, check out my following interviews from the film:
    
    "Milk" Interview -- James Franco
    "Milk" Interview -- Emile Hirsch
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  - It's Official! Dakota Fanning Joins "Twilight" Franchise! "New Moon" Here She Comes!
    03/09/09
    
    As we, meaning you and me, knew already since last week, Dakota Fanning's camp officially announced that the actress is joining the "Twilight" franchise and is set to star in the sequel, "New Moon."
    
    The actress is going to play Jane, a mean vampire wit
  - "Watchmen" Tops Box Office But Is It Enough?
    03/08/09
    
    Moviegoers watched "Watchmen" and the film sold a staggering $55.7 million in ticket sales putting it on the top spot at the box office! "Watchmen," director Zack Snyder's adaptation of the Alan Moore comic book classic has the biggest opening of 2009 so far, bu
  - Free Beer, Zombies, Gore! The Backseat Film Festival!
    03/08/09
    
    How would you like to attend a film festival flowing with free bear, flesh-eating zombies, cavemen, and Mexican wrestlers? Sounds great right? You can enjoy those and more at the 7th Annual Backseat Film Festival!
    
    The only catch? It's in Philadelphia, but it sounds lik
  - New "Star Trek" Trailer -- This One Hits the Right Spot!
    03/06/09
    
    If you haven't been interested in watching "Star Trek" this coming May, then the new trailer may just be what the doctor ordered! It's dark, foreboding, and it echoes the heroism theme of last year's "The Dark Knight."
    
    Take a look:
  - "Ghost" The Musical to Open 2010 -- the Eurythmics and Alanis Morissette Connection
    03/06/09
    
    Another day, another movie musical! This time, it's the Patrick Swayze-Demi Moore tearjerker, "Ghost."
    
    Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics and Glen Ballard, Alanis Morissette's producer muse for "Jagged Little Pill" will write the music and lyri
  - New "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" IMAX Trailer for "Watchmen" Screening
    03/06/09
    Check it out y'all. The new "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" trailer that will debut on Friday, with the release of "Watchmen."
    
    I'm so excited to watch this film! I truly enjoyed the book!
    
    Check out the trailer.
  - Watch My "Watchmen" Movie Review
    03/05/09
    
    The bottomline? I enjoyed the film even though it's a bit long (161 minutes) and violent (Rated R). But as a fan of the comic book, I'm glad director Zack Snyder and company adhered to the tone of the original Alan Moore classic!
    
    Take a look at my fun movie review
  - Dakota Fanning To Join "Twilight's" Kristen Stewart for New Film
    03/04/09
    
    No, we're not talking about "New Moon" yet, but we'll get to that later. First, Dakota Fanning is in negotiations to star in the movie "The Runaways." She'll play Cheri Currie, the lead singer of the 70s all-girl band also called The Runaways.
  - First Look: "Salt" Starring the Fierce Angelina Jolie!
    03/04/09
    
    Last summer, Angelina Jolie replaced Tom Cruise in the film "Edwin A. Salt." Well, the movie will sound ridiculous with a title "Edwina Salt" so, it's now trimmed to a more inspiring "Salt."
    
    And according to the LA Times, Jolie begins work t
  - Someone Won This "Milk" Ensemble Outfit -- For a Good Cause!
    03/04/09
    
    As we reported last month:
    
    Focus Features, the studio behind "Milk," has teamed up once again with The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation. Last year, they successfully hosted the online auction of Keira Knightley's fabulous green dress from "Atonement." A
  - Get Ready for "High School Musical 4"
    03/04/09
    
    Okay, before you get too excited, this Disney project is slated to appear on....television! So now, it's full circle. The once-Disney TV franchise which had a fling in movie theaters last year is now back where it all started...TV.
    
    Here's more info for "High
  - Leonardo DiCaprio Joins Christopher Nolan for "Inception"
    03/04/09
    
    As we reported last month, "The Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan is hatching his new project, a sci-fi film called "Inception."
    
    Now, Nolan found his lead!
    
    Leonardo DiCaprio is set to star in the film, also written by Nolan for Warner Bro
  - "Watchmen" Movie Review -- Is the Hype All Worth It?
    03/03/09
    
    Ask any comic book fan and they will tell you that “Watchmen” by Alan Moore is one of the greatest graphic novels in history. These “fanboys” will also be quick to point out that the source material about tortured superheroes is utterly inadaptable.
    
    The real superhero behind
  - Summit Entertainment Announces Midnight DVD Launch for "Twilight"
    03/03/09
    
    Alright tweens, start saving your money! On March 20th, from 10pm until midnight, "Twilight" fans will get the chance to splurge and yes, celebrate, the midnight DVD release of the film.
    
    "Twilight at Midnight" will allow participating stores to earn money,
  - The Ladies Are Going Ga-Ga Over Rising Actor James Holzier, and He Has a Special Message to....ME
    03/03/09
    Just look at these comments:
    
    Wow!!!! OMG!! He seems so AMAZING!!!!
    
    HOTTIE!
    
    He sounds like the perfect man that every girl wants!!! ..James, if you read this, call me<3
    
    I love him!!!!!!
    
    he IS a hottie! his career is going to be HUGE!
  - "Sleepless in Seattle" the Musical?
    03/03/09
    
    It seems that Broadway has been turning Hollywood hits into big musical productions every day!
    
    Just this week alone, we heard of "Spider-Man" the musical, and now, get ready for show-stopping numbers from "Sleepless in Seattle!"
    
    The Tom Hanks/Meg
  - Sean Penn Campaigns for Milk Day!
    03/03/09
    
    Leave it to Academy award winner Sean Penn to be truly productive!
    
    The "Milk" actor's latest passion is to urge California lawmakers to officially recognize Harvey Milk's birthday.
    
    He has joined a campaign to designate May 22nd (Milk's birth
  - "Slumdog Millionaire's" Danny Boyle NOT Directing James Bond
    03/03/09
    
    Britain's The Sun newspaper claimed Danny Boyle "has been offered the chance to direct the 23rd Bond film by (Bond producer) Barbara (Broccoli). Everyone on the Eon team thinks Danny would be the perfect addition to the Bond family."
    
    Apparently, Boyle was asked
  - What "Watchmen's" Jackie Earle Haley Says About the Freddy Krueger Rumors
    03/03/09
    
    Personally? I think it's a great idea for Jackie Earle Haley to channel Freddy Krueger in the planned upcoming remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street."
    
    Now that Michael Bay and company have found a director, casting the lead role is the next integral part.
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  - The Plot of "Monopoly" Movie Will Be About...the Economic Crisis!
    03/03/09
    
    What's with Hollywood mirroring real-life issues? First, kudos to the film industry for doing so, but "Confessions of a Shopaholic" touched upon the credit crisis, and even "Sex and the City" the sequel will be talking about the financial issues as well.
  - DVD Kisses: New Releases for Tuesday, March 3rd
    03/02/09
    
    First stop, "Australia." My my, that movie came out on DVD quickly! "Australia" was just released in November, and just barely three months later, you can enjoy it in the comfort of your home!
    
    Check out my review of the film right here.
    
    Also ou
  - Who's the Sexiest Cartoon?
    03/02/09
    
    Jessica Rabbit from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" has been voted the sexiest cartoon from a survey carried out by Cadbury Dairy Milk.
    
    37% of voters found Miss Rabbit irresistible, while Betty Boop was the second sexiest with 21%. The Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel Bunny ca
  - Should Tom Selleck Star in the Movie Version of "Magnum P.I.?" The Actor Says Heck Yeah!
    03/02/09
    
    So apparently, Tom Selleck has launched a campaign to star in the movie version of "Magnum P.I." because studio bosses have not approached him...yet.
    
    Keep in mind, the original 1980s series was one of the highest-rated shows on TV during its eight year run! But hone
  - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" -- an International Box-Office Sensation!
    03/02/09
    
    "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" didn't win the top Oscar Best Picture prize, but it continues to win the hearts of moviegoers overseas!
    
    The Brad Pitt-starrer kept its top spot for the fourth consecutive week! Just this past weekend, the film took in $13.4
  - How Did Emily Blunt Get Her "The Young Victoria" Role?
    03/02/09
    
    She begged!
    
    In the film, Emily Blunt plays a young Queen Victoria, and she says, she "literally begged" for the part!
    
    Blunt further reveals:
    
    "It's one of those rare roles - I loved the new revelations of Victoria. She was so complicate
  - There's No Ageism in Hollywood, Says Andie MacDowell
    03/02/09
    
    Andie MacDowell ("Four Weddings and a Funeral") is saying that older women are NOT neglected in Hollywood!
    
    According to WENN, MacDowell claims:
    
    "How do I think the industry's changed? Films have changed a lot. I think women are finally able to ge
  - Channing Tatum Loves Playing Soldiers Because...
    03/02/09
    
    Channing Tatum says he's happy to star as a soldier in the upcoming military drama "Dear John" because he doesn't believe Hollywood portrays them accurately!
    
    Tatum says, "I sort of became infatuated with soldiers. I got to know some of them and got a l
  - "Sweeney Todd" Continues to Get Love! This Time, the Empire Awards!
    03/02/09
    
    One year later, Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," continues to get nominated. This time, the film is leading the nominations for the 2009 Empire magazine film awards!
    
    The musical received five nominations, including best director (
  - Is Drew Barrymore Directing Third "Twilight" Film?
    03/02/09
    
    We learned that Chris Weitz, the director of the second "Twilight" installment, "New Moon," passed on to directing the third film in the franchise, "Eclipse," because of timing issues -- "New Moon" and "Eclipse" are due to be released so
  - "Madea" Tops "Jonas Brothers" at the Box-Office
    03/01/09
    
    Sorry Jonas Brothers, but you can't topple the power known as Madea! "Tyler Perry's Madea goes to Jail" beat the singing siblings taking in $16.5 million in ticket sales to land at the top spot for a second straight weekend!
    
    "Jonas Brothers: The 3D Co
  - Eddie Murphy to Portray Richard Pryor in New Biopic
    03/01/09
    
    This picture was on the cover of People Magazine dated July 11, 1983. Twenty six years later, Eddie Murphy will play the guy he's pictured with -- the iconic comedian, Richard Pryor.
    
    Murphy has reportedly signed up to star in "Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?&
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