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  - I Can't Wait for "The Hunger Games!" Check Out the Teaser/Trailer!
    08/29/11
    
    You guys watch this movie okay? So we can see the fantastic second and third installment of the film versions of the books written by Suzanne Collins such as "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay." "The Hunger Games" was, of course, the first of the series, and
  - Is Steven Soderbergh Quitting Hollywood to Become a Painter?
    08/29/11
    
    Say it isn't so! Steven Soderbergh, one of the few contemporary Hollywood directors who can make art films and blockbusters (sometimes together) simultaneously, is thinking of quitting Hollywood for good to be an artist! A painter! In the mold of the abstract painter Agnes Martin
  - George Clooney Says Buh-Bye to Steven Soderbergh's "The Man From U.N.C.L.E."
    08/29/11
    
    As we told you last year, Steven Soderbergh wanted to make a big screen version of the 1960s NBC spy drama "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." George Clooney was attached to star but now, Deadline is saying that the actor is "in the process of withdrawing." The reason for th
  - Josh Brolin is Spike Lee's "Oldboy!"
    08/29/11
    
    I love "Oldboy," the 2003 Korean thriller from Park Chan-wook which was the Grand Prix Winner at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. Mandate Pictures is remaking the film with Spike Lee set to direct the Mark Protosevich script.
    
    Josh Brolin was rumored to be on the sho
  - Hurricane Irene Helps "The Help" Beat New Box-Office Contenders
    08/29/11
    
    It was a storm-soaked box-office weekend with the wrath of Hurricane Irene affecting box-office results and helping "The Help" weather competition from new films.
    
    "The Help" remained the No. 1 film of the weekend with its $14.3 million box-office take (so f
  - Win Exclusive Prizes from "The Debt!" It's Easy to Enter!
    08/26/11
    
    Thanks to our friends at Focus Features, you can win exclusive prizes from the movie "The Debt" starring Sam Worthington, Jessica Chastain, and Helen Mirren.
    
    One lucky winner will get:
    
    *** THE DEBT duffle bag
    *** THE DEBT drinking sports c
  - "The Debt" Movie Review! How Many Kisses Does Sam Worthington Get?
    08/26/11
    
    To watch my interviews with:
    
    Sam Worthington, and you should, click here
    
    Jessica Chastain, click here
    
    Director John Madden, click here
    
    Here’s more info on “The Debt” from Yahoo:
    
    In 1997, shocking news reaches retired Mossad secret ag
  - Hot for Teacher! Johnny Depp's "21 Jump Street" Cameo Revealed!
    08/26/11
    
    Johnny Depp rose to fame in the 1980s as a teenage heartthrob in the hit TV show "21 Jump Street." With the film version now in production, it is nice to hear that Depp has not forgotten what made him a big star.
    
    The actor is set to make a cameo as a teacher! Accor
  - Sam Worthington Loves Me After All These Years! Check Out My Fun Interview with the Actor for His Fantastic Film, "The Debt!"
    08/24/11
    
    It’s no secret that I love Sam Worthington! Why? Because he’s sweet, charming, and he reads my blog! When I met him for “Terminator Salvation” two years ago, he surprised the heck out of me by pronouncing that he goes to my website. My little old website is being visited by Mr. Sam!
  - My Fun Interview with Jessica Chastain for "The Debt!" I LOVE HER!!!!!!
    08/24/11
    
    I love Jessica Chastain, she was sweet and down-to-earth in person! And truth be told, she was my favorite among the cast of “The Debt.” She plays the younger Rachel Singer and the great Helen Mirren is her character’s older version. Watch the film on August 31st for Chastain’s subdue
  - John Madden Talks About "The Debt!" Check Out My Interview with the Brilliant Director!
    08/24/11
    
    Director John Madden, famous for his Oscar-winning film, “Shakespeare in Love,” returns with the fantastic film “The Debt” starring Jessica Chastain, Sam Worthington, and Helen Mirren. It’s a psychological edge-of-your-seat thriller that tightens the noose as the film progresses. I lov
  - Win "Conan the Barbarian" AND "One Day" Prize Pack! Towels, Books, Key Chains, Lucky Charms, Oh My!
    08/19/11
    
    This week's Manny's Movie Weekend Giveaway, 1 lucky winner will take home the following prizes (also, check out the video below):
    
    "CONAN THE BARBARIAN"
    
    Thanks to Lionsgate, you will win:
    
    *** A REALLY COOL CONAN SHIRT THAT H
  - Movie Reviews: "Conan the Barbarian" AND "One Day"
    08/19/11
    
    Two big films are duking it out for your hard-earned money this weekend. Besides “Fright Night” and “Spy Kids 4” aka “Smell Me!,” we also have “Conan the Barbarian” starring Jason Momoa and “One Day” featuring Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway based on the book by David Nicholls.
  - My Fun Interview with David Tennant for "Fright Night!" No TARDIS Required!
    08/18/11
    
    I love, love, love David Tennant! The erstwhile Dr. Who rides his TARDIS and appears in his first major Hollywood role in “Fright Night” (yes, he appeared in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” but it wasn’t a big role compared to “Fright Night”).
    
    In the movie, Tennant take
  - "Man of Steel" Casting Call! Interesting Plot Revealed!
    08/18/11
    
    Thanks to our friends at supermanhomepage.com, we learn some really cool information surrounding the plot of "Man of Steel," the Superman film directed by Zack Snyder and produced by Christopher Nolan.
    
    The Warner Bros. film starring Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel
  - Anne Hathaway Talks About "One Day" AND Teases Us About Her Catwoman Role in "The Dark Knight Rises!" She Scratches!
    08/17/11
    
    Anne Hathaway was in high spirits when I met her for the “One Day” junket in New York. This was my third time meeting her, and absolutely my favorite interview with her! She was sweet, cordial, and FUN!
    
    Hathaway plays Emma Morley in the upcoming movie “One Day” based on the
  - Jim Sturgess Talks About "One Day," His Character Dexter, and Hair!
    08/17/11
    
    It was a pleasure seeing Jim Sturgess again. I interviewed the actor before for “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” where he voiced the character Soren. This time around, Sturgess stars in the romantic drama “One Day” with Anne Hathaway based on the beloved book by David Ni
  - "Conan the Barbarian" Movie Review! How Many Kisses Does Jason Momoa Get?
    08/17/11
    
    I used to love the sword and sorcery genre as a kid. I entered the magical realm by way of the 1982 “Conan the Barbarian” movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. I even enjoyed the sequel, “Conan the Destroyer,” and the spin-off called “Red Sonja” starring Brigitte Nielsen.
    
    So
  - Matthew McConaughey to Outstrip Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer in Male Stripper Drama!
    08/17/11
    
    This should get your juices flowing, HA! :happy
    
    Variety is reporting that Matthew McConaughey is joining Channing Tatum and Alex Pettyfer in Steven Soderbergh's indie drama "Magic Mike."
    
    Tatum will play Mike, a stripper and dancer who guides Pettyfer
  - Jason Momoa Talks About "Conan the Barbarian" -- the possible sequel, Schwarzenegger, and Spam!
    08/15/11
    
    Jason Momoa is enthralled to be playing the iconic Cimmerian warrior. As soon as I walked into the room, he giddily asked me if I'd seen the movie and if I liked it. Towering over me (it felt like the actor was three times my size), I replied yes, of course! And his face lit up.<
  - Rose McGowan Talks About "Conan the Barbarian" -- the role, the set, and pop culture!
    08/15/11
    
    It was a pleasure to finally meet Rose McGowan. I've been a fan of her since she played Amy Blue in 1995's "The Doom Generation," and now, she's the mystical Marique in Lionsgate's "Conan the Barbarian" starring Jason Momoa as the Cimmerian warrio
  - Rachel Nichols Interview for "Conan the Barbarian!" She is Hot and Quick-Witted!
    08/15/11
    
    Rachel Nichols is happy to be part of Lionsgate's reboot, "Conan the Barbarian." The Columbia University alum (she double-majored in Economics and Math) stars as Tamara, the love interest of Jason Momoa (Conan) in the movie. Nichols is sweet and beautiful in person, but
  - "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" Holds No. 1 Position, "The Help" Surprises, "Glee" Flops!
    08/15/11
    
    In a crowded box-office weekend, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" continued to dominate the box-office finishing at No. 1 for its second weekend. Starring James Franco, the 20th Century Fox release earned $27.5 million and has raised its 10-day domestic total to $104.9 million
  - Win Exclusive "Final Destination 5" Prizes Courtesy of New Line Cinema!
    08/12/11
    
    This week on Manny's Movie Weekend Giveaway, it's all about "Final Destination 5." Win exclusive prizes courtesy of our friends from New Line Cinema. One lucky winner will get the following:
    
    *** "Final Destination 5" mini-posters
    *** 3 &quo
  - Watching "Final Destination 5" This Weekend? Check Out My Review First!
    08/12/11
    
    To read my movie review of "Final Destination 5," click here:
    
    Here's more info on the film from Yahoo:
    
    A group of co-workers on a corporate retreat escape the collapse of a suspension bridge because of a fellow worker's premonition of the disaste
  - Andy Serkis Talks About His Brilliant Performance as Caesar in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes!"
    08/12/11
    
    I love, love, love "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." It's one of the best sci-fi action films of the year and that's largely due to Andy Serkis' affecting performance as the rising simian leader Caesar. From his portrayal of Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings&
  - Definitely One of My Best Interviews Ever! And the Most Fun! FINAL DESTINATION 5 Interviews with P.J. Byrne, Arlen Escarpeta, Courtney B. Vance! Hear Them Sing!
    08/10/11
    
    This is definitely one of my favorite interviews ever! The trio of P.J. Byrne (Isaac), Arlen Escarpeta (Nathan), and Courtney B. Vance (Agent Block) made it a really fun interview! We laughed, we ruminated, even sang talking about "Final Destination 5."
    
    In this int
  - FINAL DESTINATION 5 Interviews with Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, Tony Todd
    08/10/11
    
    Have I told you how much "Final Destination 5" exceeded my expectations? This fifth installment has an excellent twist that you would not be able to predict, and Nicholas D'Agosto (Sam Lawton) and Emma Bell (Molly) were game to play their characters.
    
    But I was
  - FINAL DESTINATION 5 Interviews with Jacqueline McInnes Wood, Miles Fisher, Ellen Wroe
    08/10/11
    
    Jacqueline McInnes Wood (Olivia Castle), Miles Fisher (Peter Friedkin), and Ellen Wroe (Candice Hopper) were a pleasure to talk to! They were promoting their upcoming horror flick," Final Destination 5," and they were excited about the release of the film.
    
    In this i
  - "Final Destination 5" Movie Review! How Many Kisses Does Death Get?
    08/09/11
    
    “Final Destination 5” surprised the heck out of me. Having exceeded my expectations, the fifth installment of the popular franchise comes with an unpredictable twist that makes the sequel one of the best “Final Destination” movies.
    
    I’m not saying that this is Oscar quality.
  - Great Monkey Business for "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," Not So Much for "The Change-Up"
    08/08/11
    
    "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" did not monkey around at the North American box office over the weekend. The prequel to the popular series starring James Franco, Freida Pinto, and Andy Serkis claimed the top spot bowing at No. 1 with $54 million, about $15 million to $20 mill
  - Fierce! Check Official Picture of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman!
    08/05/11
    
    I am loving this look, don't you? Anne Hathaway looks picture perfect as Selena Kyle aka Catwoman, wearing dark goggles and black skintight suit! Gone are the pointed ears, and that's fine with me! I'm interviewing Hathaway for her movie "One Day" this coming
  - I Love "Rise of the Planet of the Apes!" Check My Review to Find Out Why!
    08/05/11
    
    To read my movie review, click here.
    
    Here's more info on "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" from Yahoo:
    
    A single act of both compassion and arrogance leads to a war unlike any other -- and to the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES.
    
    Also Known As:
  - Brett Ratner to Produce the Oscars! Really?
    08/05/11
    
    The Academy must be really desperate! Ratings fell (this year's telecast was down 10% compared to 2010's), and the coveted demographic, adults 18 to 49, pretty much ignored the awards show.
    
    So the Academy's answer? Let's bring someone who hasn't been
  - It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's the First Picture of Henry Cavill as "Superman: Man of Steel!"
    08/04/11
    
    All I can say is fierce! And contrary to the "bulge" incident when Warner first released Brandon Routh's picture as the Man of Steel in 2006's "Superman Returns," Henry Cavill's red trunks is hidden :happy
    
    So no tongue-wagging y'all!
  - "Final Destination 5" Makes Bloody Imax 3D History
    08/04/11
    
    Warner Bros. has announced that "Final Destination 5" will be released on Imax 3D screens when it opens Aug. 12.
    
    It's the first of the popular franchise to be released on Imax.
    
    Now you can watch all the blood and gore bigger and better!
  - Clint Eastwood's "Hoover" and Hanks/Bullock 9/11 Drama Get Release Dates!
    08/04/11
    
    Warner Bros. has announced that their upcoming Oscar bait, Clint Eastwood's Hoover" will be released on Nov. 9. Yay! I can't wait for this movie!
    
    Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the iconic F.B.I. director J. Edgar Hoover. The script is written by "Milk's
  - Statham vs. Owen -- Check Out "Killer Elite" Trailer
    08/04/11
    
    You may groan by saying that Robert De Niro is back with another movie just to pay his mortgage but take heed, at least Clive Owen is there with him and Jason Statham is even tagging along.
    
    In "Killer Elite," Statham stars as an ex-special ops agents who is lured
  - "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" Movie Review! How Many Kisses Do James Franco and the Chimps Get?
    08/03/11
    
    The "Planet of the Apes" series, especially the classic 1968 film starring Charlton Heston, was a cautionary tale about the unthinkable consequences of man playing God. That main thesis is highlighted in the new "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" which shows the evolut
  - Final Tally: "Cowboys & Aliens" Narrowly Beats "The Smurfs"
    08/01/11
    
    It was a nail-biting box-office drama over the weekend. The big question was, would the under-performing "Cowboys & Aliens" outshine the over-performing "The Smurfs" at the box-office?
    
    ("Cowboys & Aliens" Movie Review)
    
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