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Release Date Change! When You'll Be Able to Watch George Clooney's "Up in the Air!"
09/30/09
Dec. 4th, that's when you can see "Up in the Air," a film that wowed audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Paramount decided to shift its release date so as not to butt heads with another George Clooney film from a rival studio.
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"Pulp Fiction" and "Silent Hill" Writer Going to Prison!
09/30/09
Oscar winner Roger Avary has been sentenced to a year in jail for causing a fatal traffic crash! (See "PULP FICTION" WRITER ARRESTED AFTER FATAL CRASH" dated Jan. 14, 2008)
In August, Avary pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter and drunken driving tha -
"Zombieland" Movie Review! Caution -- Spoiler Ahead!
09/30/09
Zombies, like vampires, are the rock stars of the horror genre. From George A. Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead” to 2004’s “Shaun of the Dead,” zombies have fed our hunger for flesh-eating mayhem.
With the release of “28 Days Later” and “Shaun of the Dead,” the zombie genre -
"Twilight" Executive Producers Want to Lick Lauren Conrad's "L.A. Candy"
09/30/09
Temple Hill Entertainment, one of the producing partners of the "Twilight" franchise, has acquired screen rights to "L.A. Candy," Lauren Conrad's bestselling debut novel.
Conrad, is of course, the ex-star of the MTV reality series "The Hills" -
Your Moviegoing Habits! See Surprising New Study! Do You Still Believe in Movie Critics?
09/30/09
Young moviegoers embrace social networks, while older ones are traditional! Common sense right? But wait, it gets interesting. Moviegoers 2010, the first report on moviegoing habits produced by Stradella Road, the entertainment marketing firm founded by former New Line Web guru Gordon -
Coen Brothers' "A Serious Man" Earns Critics' Choice Seal!
09/30/09
"A Serious Man," the new film from the great Coen brothers has just earned the Critics' Choice seal! The Critics' Choice distinction is given to new movies receiving a high Critics' Choice Ratings score in the weekly voting by the Broadcast Film Critics Associat -
Jessica Alba to Join "Meet the Parents 3?"
09/30/09
Jessica Alba is in negotiations to join the cast of the third installment of the "Meet the Parents" franchise. The film is in pre-production right now with director Paul Weitz attached for Universal Pictures and Tribeca Productions.
Alba will star alongside Ben Stil -
Brooding Vampires, Hot Werewolves, Fierce Villains! Take a Look at New "Twilight Saga: New Moon" Posters!
09/29/09
Summit released new posters for "Twilight Saga: New Moon." Just look at the embrace between Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Rob Pattinson).
"The Next Chapter Begins" is the sequel's tagline, and from the looks of it, Twi-hards are in for a treat!< -
First Look: Sylvester Stallone in "The Expendables!" The Truth Behind the Title!
09/29/09
I don't know about you, but Sylvester Stallone looks pretty hot in this picture! HA!
Thanks to our friends at Empire Online, you are able to see a first look at "The Expendables" billed as an action film to end all action films. And why not? Actor-director St -
New Trailer for Disney's "A Christmas Carol"
09/29/09
I'm a big Scrooge fan. I gobble up any Scrooge-related film, even the worst ones. But I'm sure the upcoming film from director Robert Zemeckis will be a good one, and Jim Carrey doing multiple voices (he's the voice of the following characters: Ebenezer Scrooge/ Ghost o -
You Demanded It! "Paranormal Activity" to Open Wider This Weekend! Is It Playing in Your Neighborhood?
09/29/09
More than 230,000 fans demanded "Paranormal Activity" to be shown in their cities, so Paramount will open the film in 20 additional markets! Yay! (to see where it's playing now, click here)
Right now, it's scaring a bunch of college-age kids in many colle -
See New Teaser Trailer of "Nightmare on Elm Street" the Reboot!
09/28/09
The new teaser trailer for "Nightmare on Elm Street" has just been released, and it shows Jackie Earle Haley in the role of our favorite boogeyman, Freddy Krueger.
This remake's from producer Michael Bay, so chances are, the film will be very sleek with not a wh -
Another Sunny Box-Office Weekend for "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"
09/27/09
Movie fans returned for a second helping of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." Sony's 3-D animated film retained the No. 1 spot earning $24.6 million.
Based on the popular 1978 children's book by Judi and Ron Barrett, "Cloudy with a Chance of Meat -
"Fame" (2009) Movie Review! I'm Gonna Learn How to Fly...HIGH!!!
09/25/09
Yes, I danced! That alone should entice you to watch my review HA!
But thanks to my friends at the Palm Desert High School Dance Team, I had a great time shooting my "Fame" movie review.
Wish I had more fun watching the movie...oooohhhh...
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In-Depth Interviews with Director Jane Campion and Paul Schneider for "Bright Star"
09/25/09
Not to sound cliche but it was truly a delight meeting Jane Campion, one of the three women directors to be ever nominated for a Best Director Oscar (the other two were Lina Wertmuller in 1976 for "Seven Beauties" and Sofia Coppola for 2003's "Lost in Translation" -
"Fame" Interviews with Cast Members Naturi Naughton and Asher Book
09/24/09
Truth be told, Naturi Naughton will be one of the few breakout stars from the "Fame" reboot. She plays Denise, a classical pianist with a dream. Alongside her is Asher Book as Marco, a singer/actor wannabe.
Kevin Tencharoen makes his feature film debut as a directo -
Get Ready for "Barbie" the Movie!
09/24/09
I almost choked while reading the story about Universal and Mattel in cahoots to give us a live-action film based on the plastic beauty known as Barbie!
Clearly, Universal wanted to match Dreamworks' luck with "Transformers" but come on y'all, giant robots -
Director David Cronenberg to Remake "The Fly"
09/24/09
David Cronenberg is in talks with Fox to reboot "The Fly." He wrote and directed the 1986 film starring Jeff Goldblum as scientist Seth Brundle who turned into a fly after a teleportation experiment goes awry. Geena Davis co-starred as Veronica, Brundle's love interest a -
Stanley Tucci Goes "Burlesque" with Cher and Christina Aguilera
09/24/09
This is a movie we've been following closely since May (See Cher Joins Christina Aguilera in Musical "Burlesque" and Christina Aguilera to Star in Titillating Musical "Burlesque"). Why? Because it's being called "Showgirls" the Musical starring C -
"He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" the Movie Finds New Home
09/24/09
By the power of Grayskull -- Columbia Pictures has the power.
Two weeks ago, "He-Man" and Mattel parted ways with Warner Bros. (See Warner Bros. Bids Goodbye to "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe") Now, the toy company is in negotiations with Columbia Pictu -
"Ghost Rider" Revs Up Sequel!
09/24/09
Columbia Pictures revs up for a second installment of "Ghost Rider."
The studio is in early negotiations with David Goyer to create the story and supervise writers. Nicolas Cage is expected to return as Johnny Blaze and his hero alter-ego Ghost Rider.
The -
First Look: Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps"
09/23/09
Our friends at Daily Mail UK released new pictures from "Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps." Michael Douglas is returning to the role of Gordon Gekko for director Oliver Stone who is helming the project from a script by Allan Loeb. (Visit Daily Mail UK right here)
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Jaimie Alexander, Colm Feore Joining "Thor"
09/23/09
"Thor" conjures up new cast members!
Jaimie Alexander ("Kyle XY") and Colm Feore ("24" and "The Listener" but I remember him more as the creepy villain in "Stephen King's Storm of the Century") are joining the cast of &quo -
Facebook the Movie Makes Connections with Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Timberlake
09/23/09
As we told you last year, Aaron Sorkin wrote a drama about the formation of Facebook. (See "Facebook the Movie?")
Now, Columbia Pictures and director David Fincher are making important connections to complete its main cast for the film, which is being called, " -
Diablo Cody Fails with "Jennifer's Body," Re-enters High School with "Sweet Valley High"
09/23/09
Diablo Cody enrolls in "Sweet Valley High." She'll be writing and producing an adaptation of the book series for Universal Pictures.
The book series created by Francine Pascal and published by Random House followed the lives of identical twins Elizabeth and Jes -
Connor MacLeod Returns! Summit Announces "Highlander" Reboot!
09/23/09
Summit Entertainment, the home that "Twilight" built, has hired "Fast & Furious'" Justin Lin to direct "Highlander" the reboot! The studio wants a franchise!
Lin's producing partner for "Fast and Furious," Neal H. Moritz, -
"Twilight's" Stephenie Meyer's Next Film That's Not About Vampires or Werewolves, But Aliens!
09/23/09
"The Host," the first adult novel from "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer, is set to become a full-feature film! Producers Nick Wechsler and Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz have acquired screen rights.
Variety is saying that the producers have used their own m -
"The Other Guys" -- Will Ferrell's Comedy About Super Cops Goes on Production
09/23/09
Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, and Samuel L. Jackson complete the cast of "The Other Guys," set to go on production tomorrow for Columbia Pictures. Ferrell's perennial directing partner in crime, Adam McKay ("Anchorman," "Talladega Nights,&quo -
"Bring It On" Set to Spread Cheers on Broadway!
09/23/09
I said: brr... it's cold in here
there must be some Clovers in the at-mos-phere
"Bring It On" is going to do its thing on Broadway for "Bring It On: The Musical!" The film-to-stage version is cheering the Great White Way in early 2011.
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"Bright Star" Movie Review -- The First Jane Campion Movie in 6 Years!
09/23/09
From “The Piano” to “In the Cut,” writer-director Jane Campion always puts strong women characters at the center. Whether she’s a mute woman like Holly Hunter’s Oscar-winning role in “The Piano” or Meg Ryan’s writing professor in “In the Cut,” Campion’s heroines are mostly disempowered -
"Sherlock Holmes" the Sequel Announced! Yeah, Already!
09/22/09
Warner Bros. is getting ready for a sequel to "Sherlock Holmes" that the studio is in talks with the screenwriting team of Kieran and Michele Mulroney about it.
The Mulroneys wrote "Justice League" for Warner Bros.
The studio wants to build a -
Advance Screenings of Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Documentary Announced!
09/22/09
Can't wait to see the upcoming Michael Jackson documentary, "This Is It?" Don't worry, Sony has scheduled advance screenings!
You can now see "This Is It" on Oct. 27 -- one day before its original release date!
The studio is rolling -
Make a Wish! "Genie" to Spread Movie Magic...Again!
09/22/09
Walden Media is set to update the classic genie story! This time, it's going to be a buddy comedy! Randi Mayem Singer is writing the script, and Jordan Kerner will be producing through his Kerner Entertainment production.
Singer has worked with Walden for the upcomin -
Darren Aronofsky to Direct and Produce Real-Life Heist Thriller!
09/22/09
The $85 million robbery at the Securitas Depot in Tonbridge, England in February 2006 is going to be an indie heist thriller from director and producer Darren Aronofsky.
Kerry Williamson will write the script adapted from Jon Wertheim's Sports Illustrated magazine artic -
Archie Comics Gets Hollywood Agent!
09/22/09
Archie Comics Publications has made a pact with CAA. The agency, which brokered many Mattel film and TV productions, is now going to take care of famous Archie Comics brands such as Archie & Friends, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Josie and the Pussycats, Cosmo the Merry Martian, Super -
Get Ready for "Enron" the Movie!
09/22/09
Columbia Pictures has acquired screen rights to "Enron," the play, for a high six-figure deal!
The studio is going to turn the stage production, written by Lucy Prebble, into a big-screen adaptation! The play is a drama about the rise and fall of the Texas energy co -
Producers Guild of America Expands Nominations to 10 Films!
09/22/09
Similar to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, the Producers Guild of America has expanded nominations for its top feature film category to 10!
The Darryl F. Zanuck producer of the year award will be expanded from 5 to 10.
PGA president Marshall He -
"Precious" Tops Toronto Film Festival! Is It This Year's "Slumdog Millionaire?"
09/21/09
"Precious, Based on the Novel, 'Push' by Sapphire," Lee Daniels' inner-city drama took home the 34th Toronto Film Festival's People's Choice award!
"Precious" already won the Sundance's grand jury, audience, and acting for Mo -
"Paranormal Activity" -- Truly Scary! If It's Not Playing In Your Area, DEMAND IT!
09/21/09
"Paranormal Activity," billed as this year's "Blair Witch Project," is set to scare horror fans in the U.S. It's utterly creepy!
Written, directed, and produced by Oren Peli, the innovative thriller stars Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat as a yo -
"Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" Enjoys Delicious Box-Office Weekend! See Complete Top 10 List!
09/20/09
Money fell from the sky for Sony's "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs!" The 3-D animated family comedy debuted at No. 1 with $30.1 million leading this weekend's films.
It was a busy weekend at the movies, and the fun family treat beat Matt Damon, Jennifer -
Dick Cook, Walt Disney Chairman, Stepping Down Immediately!
09/18/09
Oh no! The sweetest man in Hollywood, Dick Cook, is stepping down immediately as Walt Disney Studios chairman :sad
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Cook multiple times in many events, and he is truly a sweet person. He started with Disney as a ride operator on Disneyland� -
"Jennifer's Body," "The Informant!," and "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" Movie Reviews!
09/18/09
Oh look, it's raining meatballs!
It's a busy weekend at the box-office where there's something for everyone! We have "Jennifer's Body" for horror buffs (or Megan Fox lovers), "The Informant!" for grown-ups with more sophisticated tast -
Matt Damon Will See Dead People for Director Clint Eastwood and Executive Producer Steven Spielberg
09/18/09
The first foray of director Clint Eastwood into the ghost thriller territory for executive producer Steven Spielberg is finally shaping up!
This project first came to light last November (See "Clint Eastwood and Steven Spielberg Talk GHOST!"). Now, Matt Damon is set -
Paul Giamatti Goes Medieval in "Ironclad"
09/18/09
Paul Giamatti will be next seen as the tyrant King John in "Ironclad," a medieval-era action flick. Jonathan English ("Minotaur") will be directing from a script he co-wrote with Erick Kastel.
James Purefoy co-stars as a member of the formidable Knights -
Trouble in Universal Paradise? Studio Stops Development Until 2010
09/18/09
Universal Pictures has announced that it will not spend money for development projects for the rest of the year! Deals are frozen until 2010!
Find out why one insider is saying “Civility has gone out the window." Oooops. Click here to read more! -
Director Richard Linklater's Upcoming Obama-Inspired Road Trip Comedy!
09/18/09
Richard Linklater, the fantastic director who gave us "Dazed and Confused," "Slacker," "Before Sunrise," and "Before Sunset" films among others, is working on a road-trip comedy inspired by President Barack Obama's election victory.
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"Jennifer's Body" Movie Review -- How Many Kisses Do Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried Get?
09/16/09
In 2007, Screenwriter Diablo Cody took the cinema world by storm with her biting, satirical look inside teenage pregnancy in “Juno.” So it's no surprise that all eyes are on her with the much-talked about horror satire “Jennifer's Body” where she also serves as the film's -
Get Ready for "Blue Man Group" the Movie!
09/16/09
You know it's just a matter of time before the funny Blue Man Group conquers movie theaters. Now, National Geographic Entertainment has announced that the blue trio will have a big-screen adaptation and it's going to be called "Blue Man Group: Mind Blast."
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"Let the Right One In" Director to Helm Nicole Kidman in Sex-Change Drama!
09/16/09
Tomas Alfredson, the guy who gave us the fantastic "Let the Right One In" is set to direct Nicole Kidman in true-life sex-change drama "The Danish Girl." (See "Tranny Love! Nicole Kidman Romances Charlize Theron in New Film")
Based on David Ebers -
Jessica Biel, Sharlito Copley to Join "A-Team?"
09/16/09
Jessica Biel and "District 9's" Sharlito Copley are in final negotiations to star in Fox's "A-Team." If their deals go well, Biel and Copley will be joining Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. (See "Liam Neeson, Bradl -
"Spider-Man 4" Gets Release Date, Will Be Seen in Imax!
09/16/09
Save the date: May 6, 2011 -- that's when you can see "Spider-Man 4" in both traditional and Imax theaters. The fourth film of the franchise will kickoff summer at the movies that year!
Spidey will be joined by his Marvel friends at the movies that summer. &q -
Two Films Making Big Splash at the Toronto Internaltional Film Festival
09/16/09
The films "Lebanon" and "A Single Man" are taking over Toronto International Film Festival! Both films won at the just-wrapped 66th Venice Film Festival. "Lebanon" won the festival's Golden Lion while "A Single Man's" Colin Firth won bes -
Get Ready for "Silent Hill 2"
09/15/09
Screenwriter Roger Avary and producer Samuel Hadida of Davis Films are revisiting the dark and twisted roads of "Silent Hill." Both have signed on for a sequel to their 2006 video game adaptation!
I love the games, they scared the bejeesus out of me, and I'm pr -
Christoph Waltz Replaces Nicolac Cage in "The Green Hornet!"
09/14/09
Christoph Waltz, the guy who stole "Inglourious Basterds" from Brad Pitt and sure to get a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for the film, has signed on to play the villain in "The Green Hornet."
(Check out my interview with Waltz for "Inglourious -
James McAvoy, Robin Wright Penn to Star in Robert Redford's Lincoln Film!
09/14/09
Another Lincoln news -- this time, it's an update on a Lincoln story we brought you last month -- "Robert Redford Beats Steven Spielberg to the Punch! Actor-Director to Make "Lincoln" Movie!" (August 18).
James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn are set to s -
Steven Spielberg Still Wants to Do His Lincoln Movie!
09/14/09
Steven Spielberg is not giving up on his Lincoln project!
The director's attempt in launching his Lincoln masterpiece was postponed due to budget and location problems.
And now, Robert Redford is making his own Lincoln film although both movies are going in -
Patrick Swayze Dies at 57
09/14/09
Another one of our great 80s icons passed away. This time, it's Patrick Swayze, the actor who danced his way into our hearts. He died Monday after a long, painful fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.
Our condolences go out to Swayze's family :sad
He -
Did You See the New Trailer of Michael Jackson's "This Is It" at VMA? It's All About Love!
09/14/09
For those of you who didn't watch MTV's Video Music Awards last night, you missed the trailer of Michael Jackson's new documentary, "This Is It."
The whole show was devoted to the King of Pop, beginning with an endearing speech from the Queen of Pop he -
Extended "New Moon" Trailer, As Seen on MTV's Video Music Awards!
09/14/09
The more I watch this trailer, the more I sort of want to see the film! I'm curious as to how director Chris Weitz adapted the second book of the popular franchise.
This new extended trailer of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" shows more Volturi scenes, more Edwar -
Tyler Perry's "Bad" Gets Good Box Office Opening! See Complete Top 10 Films!
09/13/09
As if it's a surprise, Tyler Perry's latest film took the top spot at the box office this weekend. "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" starring Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button") debuted at No. 1 with $24 million.
The -
Israeli War Drama Tops Venice Film Festival! See Complete List of Winners!
09/13/09
"Lebanon" a gripping account of war from inside a military tank by Israeli director Samuel Maoz took the top prize at the 66th Venice Film Festival. "Lebanon" won the festival's Golden Lion.
The Silver Lion for best director went to New York-based Ira -
Inside D23, the Disney Expo! "Pirates 4," Princess, Johnny Depp, and Miley! See Pictures from Event!
09/13/09
Walt Disney Studios Chairman, Dick Cook, presented the studio's upcoming film slate, with a little help from Johnny Depp, Miley Cyrus, John Travolta, Tim Burton, Nicolas Cage, and yes, the Muppets!
The event was held last Friday at the Anaheim Convention Center during D23 -
"9" and "The September Issue" Movie Reviews
09/11/09
It's all about stitching at the box-office this weekend. One, is an animated adventure called "9" about the "stitchpunk" creations by director Shane Acker featuring the voices of Elijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, John C. Reilly, Crispin Glover, an -
Original "Hancock" Cast Set to Return for Sequel
09/11/09
Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman are set to reunite with director Peter Berg for the sequel to Columbia Pictures' "Hancock."
Berg revealed the news at the Toronto Film Festival where he said, "Everybody's going to come back for a sequel.& -
Jeff Bridges to Star in "True Grit" Remake?
09/11/09
It could be a great "Big Lebowski" reunion! The dude is in talks with Paramount to star for his "Lebowski" directors, Joel and Ethan Coen, in their "True Grit" remake. He will play the John Wayne role that won the actor an Oscar in 1970.
As we t -
Ellen Page, Rainn Wilson, Liv Tyler Set for Superhero Comedy
09/11/09
Ellen Page, Rainn Wilson, and Liv Tyler are set to star in "Super," a superhero comedy. James Gunn, the guy who wrote "Dawn of the Dead" and the two "Scooby-Doo" films, and directed the criminally under-seen "Slither" wrote the script and is set t -
Get Ready to Sing Barry Manilow Tunes for New Film!
09/10/09
Barry Manilow writes the songs that make the whole world sing! That is essentially the plot of a new film featuring Manilow's songs.
And Manilow is getting help from R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Tom Hanks.
Stipe's Single Cell productions and Hanks' -
Meet the New "Sex and the City" Hunk! Samantha Gets a New Man for Sequel!
09/10/09
Kim Catrall's Samantha is getting a new hunk in the form of Max Ryan.
The English-born actor will join the "Sex and the City" sequel, filming right now. He will play the role of Rikard, an European architect who becomes the tasty apple of Samantha's eye. -
Mandy Moore to Voice Rapunzel in New Disney Animated Musical
09/10/09
Rapunzel, the Grimm fairy tale princess famous for her 70 feet of golden hair, is joining the ranks of the Disney Princess merchandise because she's getting her own movie, thank you very much!
And Mandy Moore is set to let her hair down for she's the chosen one to vo -
"Cars 2" Plot Revealed! There's a Whole Lot of Mater!
09/10/09
There are lots of Disney news this morning because John Lasseter was in London's Leicester Square giving details of upcoming Disney/Pixar productions. One of them is "Cars 2" set to open summer of 2011.
The sequel will focus on Larry the Cable Guy's Mate -
Timothy Dalton Joins "Toy Story 3" Gang!
09/10/09
Just call his character Pricklepants, Mr. Pricklepants.
The former 007 star will be voicing the role of Mr. Pricklepants in the upcoming Disney/Pixar threequel "Toy Story 3!"
The character is a hedgehog toy with acting aspirations! Sounds fun! Now, if th -
Brand New "Winnie the Pooh" Movie Announced!
09/10/09
John Lasseter, Academy Award-winning animator, director, and the chief creative officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, has announced a fresh, new take on A.A. Milne's children's classic "Winnie the Pooh." The film will be based on five of the author' -
Warner Bros. Bids Goodbye to "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe"
09/10/09
Just last January, Warner Bros. and Mattel announced that they're moving forward with a live-action reinvention of "Master of the Universe." (see full story of the announcement here)
Producer Joel Silver ("Matrix" films) has been developing this film -
Yes, Ed Wood's "Plan 9 From Outer Space" is being Remade! Hurray? See the Teaser/Trailer!
09/09/09
"Plan 9 from Outer Space" from writer-director Ed Wood Jr. is considered one of the worst films ever made in cinema history!
Released in 1959, the film's plot is about aliens re-animating the dead in order to take over mankind! Now, this cherished cult classic -
Sly Stallone Reveals "Rambo 5: The Savage Hunt" Plot and New Poster!
09/09/09
Last week, Nu Image/Millennium Films announced that a fifth installment in the "Rambo" franchise is being planned. Along with the announcement, a storyline was provided. The plot of the fifth film has Rambo fighting human traffickers and drug lords to rescue a young girl abdu -
Nicolas Cage Drops Out of "The Green Hornet!"
09/09/09
First it was Stephen Chow who said goodbye to the "Green Hornet" production (Jay Chou replaced him for the role of Kato), now, Nicolas Cage is following suit. The actor is not going to be the villain in the upcoming "The Green Hornet."
Co-written by star S -
Watch "The Princess and the Frog" in Style! Disney Opens Doors for Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience!
09/09/09
The Walt Disney Studios is going to open its gates to the public for an advance special engagement for "The Princess and the Frog."
This unprecedented event will hit both New York and Los Angeles!
From Nov. 25 to Dec. 13, celebrate Disney's newest ani -
"9" Movie Review
09/08/09
“9” was originally an Academy Award-nominated 2004 short film by director Shane Acker. With help from directors-turned-producers Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”) and Tim Burton (“Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” “Corpse Bride”), Acker adapted his short film into a full-featur -
"The Final Destination" Wins Labor Day Weekend Box Office!
09/07/09
"The Final Destination" beat Sandra Bullock and Gerard Butler to claim the top spot for the second week in a row. The fright flick took in $15.4 million over the four-day Labor Day weekend and remained the No. 1 box office film.
"The Final Destination" h -
Are You Ready for "The Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day?" See the Trailer!
09/07/09
When "The Boondock Saints" opened in 1999, it was a commercial and critical failure. But the film found cult status after its DVD release.
Written and directed by Troy Duffy, Sean Patrick Flanery (Connor) and Norman Reedus (Murphy) star as the McManus brothers who -
Pixar Team Honored at Venice Film Festival
09/07/09
For the first time ever, an entire studio has been given career recognition at the Venice Film Festival! And that honor goes to Pixar.
The home of Nemo, Woody, and Wall-E received the lifetime achievement award! And it's truly deserving!
The award was given -
You Can Watch Rob Zombie's New Movie Now...On Demand!
09/07/09
The film is called "The Haunted World of El Superbeasto," and you can watch it now, on demand!
Based on Rob Zombie's comicbook of the same name, the R-rated animated feature made its debut today as a video-on-demand or pay-per-view offering via cable operators C -
Watch My Top 10 Best Movies of Summer 2009!
09/05/09
I was happy as a clam sitting inside movie theaters this past summer. Most of the fx-driven films were actually entertaining! And some of the movies shown will be remembered months from now during Oscar season.
Here are my picks for the Top 10 Best Movies of Summer 2009. For my written -
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" Tickets Already Available!
09/05/09
Some fans of the vampire romance franchise "Twilight" can now buy movie tickets for the earliest performances of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" more than two months before its release!
"New Moon" topped Fandango's latest weekly survey of the m -
"The Green Hornet" vs "Tron Legacy"
09/05/09
Come Dec. 17, 2010, a 1966 Chrysler Crown Imperial will duke it out with Lightcycles for box-office supremacy!
Why?
Because Columbia Pictures' "The Green Hornet" and Disney's "Tron Legacy" will be unveiled at the box-office.
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Jerkin' Dance Craze to be a Movie!
09/05/09
So the producers of "Next Day Air" are developing a movie around jerkin,' the hip-hop dance craze.
Oh gosh, it's another one of those "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" movies.
Producers will team up with Todd Moscowitz who runs Asyl -
Top 10 Best Films of Summer 2009! Did Your Favorite Movie Appear On My List?
09/02/09
It’s official! 2009 has been the highest-grossing summer ever at the box office. A record-shattering $4.17 billion worth of movie tickets were sold. But Hollywood also showed quality this summer which made me ask the question – is it Oscar season yet?
Here’s my list of the -
Guy Ritchie Takes On "Lobo," Alien Bounty Hunter!
09/02/09
Fresh from teaming up with "Sherlock Holmes" starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, and Rachel McAdams, Warner Bros. has hired Guy Ritchie to direct "Lobo," the DC Comics adventure about an alien bounty hunter.
The recent script draft was written by Don Pa -
Coming Soon to YouTube: Online Movie Rentals?
09/02/09
Pretty soon, you may be able to watch new releases alongside your favorite kitty video on YouTube!
Google's online video streaming service, is in deep negotiations with Hollywood studios. The topic? For YouTube viewers to be able to rent new release movies online.
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Fall 2009 Movie Preview! From September to December, See Complete Calendar Release Dates!
09/02/09
From FX-driven movies to Oscar hopefuls, here are the films I’m looking forward to seeing this fall.
SEPTEMBER
SEPT. 9
“9” – From producers Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”) and Tim Burton, this post-apocalyptic nightmare promises to be surreal and heartbrea -
Film Critics Murdered in Philippines
09/02/09
Alexis Tioseco (pictured left) and Nika Bohinc (pictured right) were shot dead after they disturbed robbers in their Manila home.
This is sad. The Southeast Asian film community is in shock over this news.
Tioseco, a Filipino-Canadian critic, and Bohink, a Sloven -
"Star Trek" to be Re-released in Imax!
09/02/09
This coming Friday, Paramount is re-releasing "Star Trek" in almost 100 Imax locations!
The film will only play in Imax for two weeks!
So if you want to see this film again (I've seen it 5 times already -- I love this movie, it's one of my favo -
Reboot! "Fantastic Four" Gets Overhaul!
09/01/09
Amidst the shocker that Disney purchased Marvel for $4 billion, comes the news that 20th Century Fox is overhauling one of its popular Marvel franchises, "Fantastic Four."
This made me happy. I'm not a big fan of what director Tim Story and company did with the -
You May Have Heard the Shocker! Disney Bought Marvel for $4B! But What Does It Really Mean?
09/01/09
Fanboys and fangirls were caught dumbfounded with this morning's news that Disney bought Marvel for $4 billion! They were all wondering what would happen to their favorite comic book superhero. Will Mickey Mouse suddenly grow adamantium claws like what a friend of mine envisioned?
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Release Date Change! When You'll Be Able to Watch George Clooney's "Up in the Air!"
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