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Sir Anthony Hopkins has signed on to the big screen adaptation of the Thor comic book. Hopkins will play the Norse God Odin. In a nut shell, the plot involves God Thor, whose reckless actions re-start a war, causing him to be cast down to earth. He is forced to face his brother, Loki, who …
Signing autographs outside the theater where he was appearing on Broadway in “A Steady Rain,” James Bond star Daniel Craig said that shooting on Bond film #23 would begin last 2010. Following the schedule set by previous Bond films, that means the movie will be released in fall/winter 2011. Producer Michael G. Wilson had previously …
Many filmmakers have done it before, now, David Fincher is going to television. The Hollywood Reporter says Fincher will be adapting the BBC’s mini-series “House of Cards,” as a one-hour drama. The original series was aired in the 1990s and starred Ian Richardson. “House of Cards,” was about a politician scheming and trying to take …
Laura Dern has been announced as the latest actor to sign on to the third film in the popular “Meet the Parents,” series. She will be playing the headmistress at the school the Focker children attend. Dern is joining returning cast members Ben Stiller, Robert DeNiro, Blythe Danner, Owen Wilson and Teri Polo. Jessica Alba …
Singer Al Martino, known for the songs “Spanish Eyes,” and “Volare,” but best known to movie fans as “Godfather” singer Johnny Fontaine has died at age 82. Fonatine was the singer who came to visit Don Corleone during the wedding that opens the first movie, asking for Corleone’s help in giving him a movie career. …
He helped revive one franchise, why not two? Reports this morning say that Chris Pine, best known for playing James Kirk in J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek,” movie, will be playing Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan character in a re-boot of the series. Ryan had been played in previous movies by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford and Ben …
Bryan Singer confirmed his interest in directing another ‘X-Men’ film, and has discussed the idea with 20th Century Fox. Singer left the franchise to direct the abysmal ‘Superman: Returns,’ paving the way for Brett Ratner to direct the third X-Men film, which was a steaming pile of garbage. Singer didn’t say if the film would …
Jon Cassar, best known for his stellar work on FOX’s 24, has signed on to direct ‘Motorcade’ for DreamWorks. Cassar opted out of working on the final season of 24 to direct ‘Motorcade’ which will be his first feature film. The studio is aiming to begin production by late summer or early fall 2010, and …
I talk about Second Skin a lot on here, you know, the documentary that everyone needs to check out that premiered at IFFBoston? Producer Peter Brauer just released a music video that he made towards the end of shooting ‘Second Skin,’ called ‘Level Up’ starring World of Warcraft player Zealous1. The song was used in …
Apparently Stellan Skarsgard has joined the cast of ‘Thor,’ based on the Marvel Comic character of the same name. It hasn’t revealed what role he’ll be playing. Skarsgard’s son, Alexander Skarsgard was long rumored for the role of Thor, which was given to Chris Hemsworth The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, …