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  - "The Hurt Locker" Shines at the Gotham Independent Film Awards! See Full List of Winners!
    11/30/09
    
    "The Hurt Locker" won big at the 19th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at a ceremony held at New York City’s Cipriani Wall Street. The film beat "Amreeka," "Big Fan," "The Maid," and "A Serious Man" for the Best Feature Trophy.
  - "Nine" Dominates Satellite Award Nominations! See Complete List!
    11/30/09
    
    "Nine," the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical, led the Satellite Award scoring 11 nominations including Best Picture in the Comedy or Musical category.
    
    Rob Marshall also received a Best Director nomination, and stars Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, and D
  - Paramount Reunites with "Paranormal Activity" Director for Next Project
    11/30/09
    
    As we reported back in October, director Oren Peli's follow-up to the phenomenally successful "Paranormal Activity" is an exploration into the horrors of Area 51.
    
    The film was being approached with caution by Hollywood, but now, we've heard that Paramoun
  - "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" Rises at Box Office Again!
    11/29/09
    
    Vampires and werewolves continued to dominate box-office with a $42.5 million Thanksgiving weekend for "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
    
    Based on Stephenie Meyer's novel, "New Moon" remained on top even though during Thanksgiving day, "The Blind Side
  - Two New Additions to our EMERGING TALENT Showcase! Brenton Covington's "Eleanor Rigby" and Alex Duong's "So Far, So Kush"
    11/28/09
    
    This love is long overdue. So I apologize profusely to Brenton Covington and Alexander Duong, two impressive filmmakers who contacted me a few months back to see if I would be interested in watching their short films.
    
    For my Thanksgiving break, I made it my mission to finally
  - Eddie Murphy's "Pluto Nash" Tops the List of Movie Flops of the Decade! See Complete Top 10 and Weep!
    11/28/09
    
    Eddie Murphy's "The Adventure of Pluto Nash" is the No. 1 flop of the decade according to The Hollywood Reporter. Big budgets, big stars with big egos, all clash to give us the biggest flops of the past ten years.
    
    "Pluto Nash" was made for $100 mill
  - Jean-Claude Van Damme Video Extravaganza! New Trailers for "Universal Soldier Regeneration" and "The Eagle Path"
    11/28/09
    
    Last year, Jean-Claude Van Damme surprised everyone with the film "JCVD." It was a great movie and the action star served as the heart of the flick.
    
    Now, Van Damme returns with not one but two new action films. One, has the actor embracing his Luc Deveraux characte
  - Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
    11/25/09
    
    Hope you guys have a fantastic turkey day!
    
    And to brighten up your holiday, take a look at my BEST THANKSGIVING FILMS EVER!
    
    Eat lots of turkey, and drink lots of eggnog :happy
  - Movie Reviews -- "Old Dogs," "The Road," and "Fantastic Mr. Fox!" See Which One's My Pick of the Week!
    11/25/09
    
    Here you go, my movie reviews of:
    
    "OLD DOGS"
    "THE ROAD" (To read my written movie review of "The Road," click here)
    "FANTASTIC MR. FOX"
    
    Here's more info on the films I reviewed, courtesy of Yahoo Mov
  - Viggo Mortensen Talks About "The Road"
    11/25/09
    
    I'm telling y'all now, Viggo Mortensen will get a Best Actor nomination for this film. He was a great, smart guy! In this interview, we talked about:
    
    *** Adapting Cormac McCarthy's masterpiece
    *** How he found the soul of his character
    *** Love story b
  - Director John Hillcoat Interview for "The Road"
    11/25/09
    
    I enjoyed "The Road" based on Cormac McCarthy's ("No Country for Old Men") novel. Read my review of "The Road" right here.
    
    Now, here's my interview with the director. We talked about:
    
    *** His involvement with the film
    *
  - Michael K. Williams, The Thief, Talks About "The Road"
    11/25/09
    
    I love this dude! Michael K. Williams is funny and sweet, and a terrific actor! In this interview, we talked about:
    
    *** His involvement with the film
    *** His character, The Thief
    *** A brief history of Michael K. Williams, the actor and the person, and how he got int
  - Hugh Jackman to Star in Sci-Fi "Real Steel"
    11/24/09
    
    Hugh Jackman is set to star in "Real Steel," a robot meets boxing sci-fi tale based on a short story by Richard Matheson.
    
    Variety told us that "story centers on a fighter who has to reinvent himself when human boxers are replaced by robots. Jackman will play a s
  - Tommy Lee Jones Says Goodbye to Matthew McConaughey and "The Lincoln Lawyer!"
    11/24/09
    
    Tommy Lee Jones was supposed to direct and co-star with Matthew McConaughey in "The Lincoln Lawyer," but he has left production of the adaptation of the Michael Connelly novel.
    
    The reason? Chalk it up to the good, old "creative difference" excuse.
  - "The Road" Movie Review
    11/23/09
    
    “The Road” is the long-awaited big screen adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s (“No Country for Old Men”) beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Originally scheduled to be released in November of last year, the film was pushed back to open this Thanksgiving weekend.
    
    The journey for
  - Remember "The Howling?" It's Set to Be "Reborn!"
    11/23/09
    
    "The Howling" is set to terrorize theaters again! Independent film producers Joel Kastelberg and Moonstone Entertainment's Etchie Stroh are re-booting the franchise as "The Howling: Reborn."
    
    Variety told us that former studio marketing exec Joe Nimzik
  - Jason Schwartzman Interview for "Fantastic Mr. Fox"
    11/23/09
    
    I love "Fantastic Mr. Fox!" And I equally love talking with Jason Schwartzman ("Rushmore," "The Darjeeling Limited"). He provides the voice of Ash, the son of Mr. Fox (George Clooney) and Mrs. Fox (Meryl Streep).
    
    We talked about:
  - "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" Ascends at Box-Office with $140.7 Million Opening!
    11/22/09
    
    The vampire versus werewolf drama "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" wolfed down $140.7 million in its first three days. And that's just at the domestic box-office. Worldwide, the "Twilight" sequel based on Stephenie Meyer's novel opened with $118.1 million.
  - Forbes Unleashes Hollywood's 10 Most Overpaid Stars
    11/22/09
    
    Forbes has announced its list of the 10 most overpaid stars in Hollywood! According to the magazine, "to create our list, we looked at the 100 biggest stars in Hollywood. To qualify, each actor had to have starred over the last five years in at least three movies that opened in mor
  - Yes, it's all about "Twilight" this weekend, but what about the other films? What I think of "The Blind Side" and "Planet 51"
    11/22/09
    
    There are four big movies in wide release this weekend. We have the Sandra Bullock starrer "The Blind Side," the animated film "Planet 51," "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," and of course, the inescapable "The Twilight Saga:
  - Academy Announces 10 Animated Short Films Contenders
    11/22/09
    
    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled its list of the 10 animated short films. And they are:
    
    •"The Cat Piano," Eddie White and Ari Gibson, directors (The People's Republic of Animation)
    
    •"French Roast," Fabrice O. Jouber
  - Watch My "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" Movie Review!
    11/20/09
    
    This is fresh, fun, zippy, I wish I can say the same thing about "New Moon." Sorry, Twi-Hards!
    
    For my written review, please click here.
    
    Otherwise, watch my review of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," a.k.a. the love triangle between a human, a vam
  - "Patriot Games" Writer to Pen "American Gladiators" the Movie! Go Ahead Laugh!
    11/20/09
    
    Last May, I told you that Johnny Ferraro, the creator of the "American Gladiators" TV show, was bringing his property to the big screen! (See Coming Soon to Theaters Near You -- "American Gladiators" The Movie! Yeah, "American Gladiators," May 12, 2009)
  - Michael Moore Snubbed by Academy Awards! See Which Documentaries Make the Cut!
    11/20/09
    
    How could this be? Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story" was snubbed by the Academy Awards!
    
    Moore's new documentary was largely favored by critics, including me, but apparently, it's not good enough for the Academy. It's this year's
  - "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" Movie Review or My Random Thoughts on the "Twilight" Sequel
    11/19/09
    
    (I"m writing this at 12:49 in the morning, fresh from my jaunt from Los Angeles after watching "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" so if I may sound a bit blurry, I am! Oh, and there may be spoilers as well.)
    
    Previously on "Twilight," Bella Swan (Kristen
  - Lee Daniels to Direct Historic Civil Rights Flick "Selma"
    11/18/09
    
    Lee Daniels is my new favorite director right now. He mesmerized me with his flick "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."
    
    Last month, we told you that the director was in talks to direct the movie version of the musical "Miss Saigon,"
  - Jennifer Hudson to Play "Winnie" Mandela!
    11/18/09
    
    Jennifer Hudson, the Oscar-winner and ex-American idol contestant, is getting ready for her next big challenge -- playing "Winnie," the former wife of South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela.
    
    Darrell J. Roodt is set to direct. Roodt previously h
  - Dr. McSteamy to Go "Burlesque!"
    11/18/09
    
    Eric Dane aka Dr. McSteamy is joining the cast of the musical "Burlesque!" He will be joining Cher, Christina Aguilera, Stanley Tucci, Cam Gigandet, Kristen Bell and Alan Cumming.
    
    The film is written and will be directed by Steve Antin.
    
    "Burlesque&qu
  - "Thor" Finds His Warrior's Three
    11/18/09
    
    Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson, and Tadanobu Asano are joining the cast of "Thor" to play Warrior's Three, a trio of Asgardian warriors who fight alongside Thor, our favorite Norse god.
    
    Kenneth Branagh is directing the Marvel Entertainment action-adventure.
  - "Precious" Movie Review! See Why I'm Calling it One of the Best Films of 2009!
    11/17/09
    
    I cannot stop talking and praising “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire.” It’s an uplifting film that will push you down to the lower depths of despair before picking you up and dusting you off. “Precious” is one of the most hopeful, courageous, and inspirational films of 2
  - See Which New Films Receive the Prestigious Critics' Choice Seal!
    11/17/09
    The Critics' Choice seal is a recognition given to new movies receiving a high Critics' Choice Ratings score in the weekly voting by the Broadcast Film Critics Association which I'm a proud member, yay!
    
    If you're an Oscar fan, you may want to pay attention to the films
  - TMI for Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris
    11/17/09
    
    Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris are teaming up for Universal Pictures' "TMI." Written by Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith and Marc Klein, "TMI" is about the danger of "too much information" in relationships.
    
    Reynolds will also be the executiv
  - Oh No! Disney Cancels "20,000 Leagues" Movie!
    11/17/09
    
    Disney has cancelled "Captain Nemo: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea!"
    
    Back in January of this year, we told you that director McG was set to helm the film. But now, the production, set to begin in February, has been halted! And McG is no longer the captain of the m
  - "2012" Wreaks Havoc at Box-Office, Opens at No. 1 with $65 Million!
    11/16/09
    
    It was hardly doom and gloom for Columbia Pictures' "2012." The disaster flick opened at No. 1 with $65 million domestically, and $225 million worldwide.
    
    With the film's price tag at a reported budget of $260 million, this is a good news for the studio. <
  - Lauren Bacall, Roger Corman First Oscar Winners of the Season!
    11/16/09
    
    Months before its televised ceremony, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences honored its first Oscar winners of the season -- the Governors Awards!
    
    Actress Lauren Bacall, B-movie king Roger Corman and "Godfather" cinematographer Gordon Willis each received
  - "Pirate Radio" a.k.a. "The Boat That Rocked" Movie Review
    11/13/09
    
    Here's my review of the new film from Focus Features, "Pirate Radio," otherwise known as "The Boat That Rocked" starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost, and Kenneth Branagh.
    
    Is the film worth your time and money? Find out:<
  - Watch "2012" Movie Review! It's of Massive Proportions!
    11/12/09
    
    First, to read my "2012" movie review, click here. Otherwise, take a look at my critique of director Roland Emmerich's opus!
    
    Here's more info on "2012" from Yahoo:
    
    Action/Adventure, Science Fiction and Thriller
    
    N
  - Plot Revealed! We Now Know What "Monopoly" the Movie is Going to be About!
    11/12/09
    
    Last year, we laughed out loud at the news that Universal Pictures was set to make a movie version of the famous board game "Monopoly!"
    
    And yes, director Ridley Scott, the guy who gave us "Gladiator," "Alien," and "Blade Runner" among ot
  - Universal, Alaska Newspapers Reach Settlement Over "The Fourth Kind"
    11/12/09
    
    So apparently, Universal Pictures used fabricated news archives to promote "The Fourth Kind." Fabrication? Really?
    
    According to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:
    
    Universal created an elaborate series of online news articles in the promotion for its movie,
  - 20 Films Race for Oscar Best Animated Feature! Which One's Your Pick?
    11/12/09
    
    I, of course, pick Disney/Pixar's "Up." I saw the film again in Blu-ray and I cried and laughed again, and again, and again.
    
    So according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences rules, there must be at least 16 eligible films in a year to expand to
  - Focus Features Passes $1 Billion Mark, Announces 2010 Slate -- and it's Exciting!
    11/12/09
    
    Focus Features, the little engine that could, has passed $1 billion mark in domestic box-office!
    
    Focus Features CEO James Schamus said, “Next year’s Focus slate follows one of the company’s best years ever – our eighth profitable year in a row since our inception, and the year
  - Martin Scorsese to be Honored at Golden Globes
    11/12/09
    
    Martin Scorsese is set to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards! The honor is for his ”outstanding contribution to the entertainment field.” I totally agree!
    
    Scorsese received two Golden Globes before for Best Director for his films "
  - MGM, the Once Mighty Lion, May Go On Sale, and the Famous Logo too!
    11/12/09
    
    It's one of the most iconic logos and that, along with MGM and its film library, may go on sale too!
    
    Variety tells us that several sources say they expect that MGM will essentially be auctioned off within the next few weeks.
    
    But wait, it gets confusing. One co
  - "2012" Interview with Chiwetel Ejiofor
    11/11/09
    
    I may not like "2012" that much, but I enjoyed Chiwetel Ejiofor as one of the film's heroes. Here's what I said in my movie review about the actor:
    
    One of my favorite scenes involves actor Chiwetel Ejiofor who plays the president’s chief science advisor.
  - "2012" Movie Review! It's Wonderfully Messy!
    11/10/09
    
    Like its reported over bloated budget of $260 million, everything about “2012” is huge and expansive. From the film’s length (158 minutes!) to the special effects, and all the way to its believability factor, “2012” is a film of massive proportions.
    
    Different kinds of epic pr
  - Robert Pattinson Reveals "Breaking Dawn" Plans!
    11/10/09
    
    It's a mystery. When is the fourth "Twilight" installment going to go into production? We all know about the third one, "Eclipse," but not a word about "Breaking Dawn."
    
    (For all "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" news, click here)
  - Winona Ryder Joins "Black Swan" Cast for Director Darren Aronofsky
    11/10/09
    
    I'm getting really excited about this supernatural project called "Black Swan." First, I respect Darren Aronofsky as a director. He made Mickey Rourke ("The Wrestler") cool again!
    
    Second, the paranormal angle is intriguing. The film is set in the wo
  - "Sgt. Rock" Moving Into the Future for Director Francis Lawrence
    11/10/09
    
    "Sgt. Rock" based on the DC Comics World War II hero is finally being adapted for the big screen by director Francis Lawrence and scriptwriter Chad St. John.
    
    The caveat? It's now set in the future.
    
    The Hollywood Reporter tells us that producer Joel S
  - More Problems for "The Wolfman!" Composer Danny Elfman Has Left Production!
    11/10/09
    
    What's going on with Universal's "The Wolfman?" First, it was the problematic release date. First, the Benicio Del Toro-starrer was supposed to be released Feb. 13 of this year, then was moved to April 3, and then Nov. 6. Finally, the film is supposed to howl into
  - "Disney's A Christmas Carol" Receives Christmas Present at Box Office! See Complete Top 10 Weekend Box Office List
    11/08/09
    
    Moviegoers brought holiday cheer to "Disney's A Christmas Carol." The Robert Zemeckis 3D animated flick took in $31 million to open at the no. 1 spot this weekend.
    
    Scrooge knocked over the King of Pop out of the top spot as "Michael Jackson's This Is
  - What I Think of this Weekend's Other Box Office Contenders -- "The Box" and "The Fourth Kind"
    11/07/09
    
    Everyone's predicting that "Disney's A Christmas Carol" will take the box-office crown this weekend. And it just might, that's why Warner Bros. and Universal are counter-programming with "The Box" and "The Fourth Kind," respectively.
  - More Tranny Love News! Gwyneth Paltrow Romances Nicole Kidman in "The Danish Girl"
    11/07/09
    
    Gwyneth Paltrow will join Nicole Kidman in "The Danish Girl."
    
    Based on David Ebershoff novel, the film tells the story of a relationship between the first post-operative transsexual, Einar Wegener, and his wife Greta.
    
    Paltrow replaces Charlize Theron w
  - "Spider-Man" the Musical Finds Its Spidey! Who Will Don the Tights?
    11/07/09
    
    "Spider-Man" the musical a.k.a. "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark" has found its Spider-Man! Rocker Reeve Carney.
    
    The rock singer will portray our crime-fighting hero and his alter-ego Peter Parker.
    
    Finding Carney is a good sign that the lavish pr
  - Original "The Ring" Director to Hear "Voice From the Stone"
    11/07/09
    
    Hideo Nakata is set to direct the supernatural thriller "Voice From the Stone." Nakata directed the original Japanese version of "The Ring" ("Ringu") and the English sequel "The Ring Two" starring Naomi Watts.
    
    Mark Wheaton ("The Me
  - 65 Countries Fight for Best Foreign Language Oscar Nomination
    11/07/09
    
    From Albania to Vietnam, 65 countries are hoping that their film entries will get picked to fill one of the five slots for Best Foreign Language Film for the 82nd annual Academy Awards.
    
    Five slots, 65 countries, the competition is fierce! Our friends from Variety gave us th
  - Bradley Cooper Wants a Drug to Make Him Rich and Powerful!
    11/06/09
    
    That's only in the movies of course, Bradley Cooper doesn't need a drug to make him rich and powerful anymore. "The Hangover" star will be working on the suspense thriller "Dark Fields."
    
    Neil Burger, the director who gave us "The Illusionist
  - Timberlake, Aykroyd, Faris in Talks for "Yogi Bear"
    11/06/09
    
    "Yogi Bear" is set to delight moviegoers and he wants to bring Anna Faris, Dan Aykroyd, and Justin Timberlake along with him.
    
    Warner Bros. is rebooting the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon with a full feature film. All the actors are in negotiations right now to star i
  - "The Evil Dead" to Be Shown in Theaters Again!
    11/06/09
    
    Almost 30 years after its original premiere, "The Evil Dead" will rise again.
    
    Writer-director Sam Raimi's masterpiece starring the memorable Bruce Campbell is one of my favorite horror movies of all time. So this news from Paste Magazine is truly a delicious tr
  - "Disney's A Christmas Carol" Looks to Top Box Office! Watch My Movie Review
    11/05/09
    
    Do I look festive enough? :happy
    
    "Disney's A Christmas Carol" spread Holiday cheer a wee bit early. And it's looking to conquer the box-office this weekend over Warner Bros.' "The Box" and Universal's "The Fourth Kind."
  - "2012" the TV Show! Director Roland Emmerich Reveals!
    11/05/09
    
    The disaster flick "2012" is not opening until next Friday the 13th, but now, director/producer Roland Emmerich already revealed his plans to bring his apocalyptic vision into our TV screens.
    
    This will be one of those "gimmicky" TV shows we've all grow
  - What? Oscar Talks for Sandra Bullock in "The Blind Side?" Really?
    11/05/09
    
    Wow, 2009 is shaping up to be Sandra Bullock's year! And she deserves it!
    
    First, the super-affable Bullock starred in the biggest romantic comedy of the year, "The Proposal." (Check out my fun interviews with "The Proposal" cast and crew right here)<
  - UPDATE: "Ghost Rider" Sequel! Nicolas Cage to Return, and David Goyer is Taking Us to an Existential Place!
    11/05/09
    
    YESTERDAY, WE SAID THIS:
    
    Back in September, we told you that Columbia Pictures is revving up for "Ghost Rider 2."
    
    Today, MTV News has reported that the franchise will not get an overhaul (a reboot if you may), but the tone is going to shift!
    
    D
  - Director Danny Boyle Reteams with "Slumdog Millionaire" Creative Team
    11/05/09
    
    Danny Boyle is working once again with Fox Searchlight and he's bringing back his "Slumdog Millionaire" creative team with him.
    
    Their upcoming collaboration is called "127 Hours" about the real-life tale of mountaineer Aron Ralston. You may remember t
  - Zach Galifianakis to Voice Humpty Dumpty in "Puss in Boots!"
    11/05/09
    
    Zach Galifianakis is having a great year thanks to the $461 million box office goldmine "The Hangover." Now, he's set to voice Humpty Dumpty in the "Shrek" spinoff "Puss in Boots."
    
    As we told you in January, Tom Wheeler is writing the screen
  - Johnny Depp May Join Angelina Jolie in "The Tourist!" What About "Pirates 4?"
    11/05/09
    
    May is the operative word here because for now, Johnny Depp is just in talks to star with Angelina Jolie in "The Tourist." The film is cursed by the Hollywood gods! The remake of the 2005 French thriller "Anthony Zimmer" has gone through so many major changes.
  - Annette Bening, Anthony Hopkins Join Cast of "Hemingway" for Director Andy Garcia
    11/05/09
    
    Anthony Hopkins and Annette Bening join Andy Garcia in "Hemingway and Fuentes." Garcia will also direct from a script he co-wrote with Hilary Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's granddaughter.
    
    Variety tells us, that the drama chronicles the two decades that Hemingway
  - Who Won Our "Paranormal Activity" T-Shirt Contest? Check It Out!
    11/04/09
    
    We received hundreds of entries for our "Paranormal Activity" T-shirt contest. We posted this last Friday, and as promised, we have a winner! (Check out our contest post right here)
    
    One lucky winner will receive 3 official "Paranormal Activity" courtesy o
  - Robert Pattinson to Romance Nicole Kidman in the Erotically Charged Film "Bel Ami"
    11/04/09
    
    Nicole Kidman is set to go in full cougar mode for the film "Bel Ami." Her object of desire? The "Twilight" hottie, Robert Pattinson.
    
    Based on the 1885 novel by Guy De Maupassant, the film tells the story of journalist Georges Duroy's corrupt rise to
  - I'm Loving the New Trailer of Pedro Almodovar's "Broken Embraces!"
    11/04/09
    
    Penelope Cruz is HOT! There I said it. And the actress looks gorgeous in the new film "Broken Embraces" (Los abrazos rotos) from director Pedro Almodovar.
    
    Cruz stars as Lena, the love of Harry Caine (Lluís Homar), a blind man. 14 years ago, Caine was known as Ma
  - Angelina Jolie's "Salt!" See New Teaser/Trailer
    11/04/09
    
    Angelina Jolie replaced Tom Cruise to star in "Salt."
    
    Philip Noyce ("The Quite American," "Catch a Fire") is directing the actress who stars as a CIA officer accused by a defector of being a Russian sleeper spy and must elude capture long enough
  - New "Sherlock Holmes" Trailer!
    11/04/09
    
    Are you excited to see this film as I am? I'm not a big "Sherlock Holmes" fan, but the cast excites me! And I can't wait to see what director Guy Ritchie is going to bring to the table.
    
    Seeing the new "Sherlock Holmes" trailer got me excited m
  - Excuse Me, But "Ghost Rider 2" is NOT a Reboot but a Sequel!
    11/04/09
    
    Back in September, we told you that Columbia Pictures is revving up for "Ghost Rider 2."
    
    Today, MTV News has reported that the franchise will not get an overhaul (a reboot if you may), but the tone is going to shift!
    
    David Goyer ("Batman Begins"
  - Get Your Magic Carpet Ride Ready! New "Arabian Nights" Film with a Twist!
    11/04/09
    
    Chuck Russell ("The Scorpion King," "Eraser") is working on a 3D re-imagination of "Arabian Nights." He will direct the film from a script he co-wrote with Barry P. Ambrose.
    
    The $70 million production is set to begin in April.
    
    The
  - Gerard Butler Goes to War for First-Time Director Ralph Fiennes
    11/04/09
    
    Gerard Butler will star in the film "Coriolanus" for first-time director Ralph Fiennes. The Hollywood Reporter tells us that the film is a contemporary version of Shakespeare's Rome-set politicial and family drama. Fiennes will also star in the film.
    
    Butler
  - "Paranormal Activity" Inspires Title Change
    11/04/09
    
    Katie Featherston a.k.a. Katie from "Paranormal Activity" becomes one of Hollywood's fastest rising stars of 2009 thanks to the horror film.
    
    Now, an indie horror flick that she starred in called "Walking Distance" has undergone a name change to "E
  - "Disney's A Christmas Carol" Movie Review! How Many Kisses Does Jim Carrey Get?
    11/03/09
    
    My favorite film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim. Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst and adapted by Noel Langley, the movie captured the dark yet whimsical tone of Dickens’ classic.
    
    “Disney’s A Christmas Caro
  - Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to Host Oscars
    11/03/09
    
    Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will serve as cohosts of the 82nd annual Academy Awards!
    
    Telecast producers Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman said that the duo are "the perfect pair of hosts for the Oscars."
    
    This will be the first time for Baldwin to h
  - "Paranormal Activity" Sequel! Already? Check Out What the Cast Revealed!
    11/03/09
    
    Paramount Pictures wants a sequel to "Paranormal Activity."
    
    According to The Hollywood Reporter:
    
    In Viacom's earnings call Tuesday morning, CEO Philippe Dauman said the movie has been one of those surprise hits that comes along only rarely.
  - George Clooney in Talks for "The Descendants"
    11/03/09
    
    George Clooney is in talks to star in the family dramedy "The Descendants" for director Alexander Payne. This will be Payne's first full feature film after 2004's "Sideways."
    
    Based on Kaui Hart Hemmings' debut novel, Clooney will be playing
  - Get Ready for "Marmaduke" the Movie!
    11/03/09
    
    "Marmaduke," the long-running comic strip is about to bark into theaters near you! And Owen Wilson will lend a helping hand.
    
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    MTV News is reporting that Robert Zemeckis is making a sequel to 1988's "Who Framed Roger Rabbit."
    
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