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Ben reported last week about De Niro’s exit from Boston based film ‘Edge of Darkness’ starring Mel Gibson. This week, its been reported that Ray Winstone (The Departed) will be stepping into the role left vacant by the actor. Apparently, De Niro left due to creative differences with helmer Martin Campbell. The film tells the …
The trailer for ‘Quantum of Solace,’ the latest James Bond movie has been released. For me, I’m offically excited. The teaser didn’t really do it for me, but this trailer has me looking forward to November 14th. (‘Quantum’ was one of many movies who shifted opening dates after the latest Harry Potter movie pushed to …
Quentin Tarantino has reportedly cast Melanie Lauret as a young Jewish woman who flees to Paris in his upcoming World War II movie, ‘Inglorious Bastards.’ Laurent is a French actress and has starred in a bunch of films in Europe, none of which catch my attention as something I’ve seen or heard of. Shooting is …
The Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust has hauled Steven Spielberg’s ass into court over that little movie, ‘Disturbia.’ See, the trust owns the rights to the short story ‘Murder From a Fixed Point.’ Hitchcock ripped it off to make ‘Rear Window,’ and Sheldon didn’t get anything for that infraction. Well, now the shoe is on the …
Documentary pot-stirrer Michael Moore has announced that his latest feature, ‘Slacker Uprising,’ will be released to the internet for free. The film, which covers Moore’s 2004 tour to encourage previous non-voters to register and speak their voice. The film is being distributed by Brave New Films and will be available September 23rd at Slacker Uprising.com. …
Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that director Sam Raimi have signed up for ‘Spiderman 4’ and 5. The report goes on to say that the two films will be shot back-to-back. Kirsten Dunst has been approached to reprise the role of Mary Jane, but, reportedly if she turns them down, the part will not be …
It’s funny, because I got a lot of flack for writing up my 10 Worst Robert DeNiro movies essay in which I said basically in a nutshell that he hasn’t been good for over 10 years and that I feared his best days were long long gone. It’s like he doesn’t even try or care …
Apparently after all this time, Columbia Pictures is finally figuring out who to call in regards to a ‘Ghostbusters’ sequel.
While out doing promotions for the much anticipated ‘Towelhead,’ actor Aaron Eckhart put to bed (at least for now) any chance of him appearing in the next Batman film. Apparently, Nolan told Eckhart “No way…he’s toast.” He told web-blog CHUD that Heath Ledger was supposed to come back, but there was never a plan for …
With the Street Fighter franchise seeing a reboot soon, Production company Threshold and Midway are anxious to dust off the Mortal Kombat franchise. However, the director of the new film, Christopher Morrison told Moviehole that the film is a ways away from production. Despite its so-called indie status, the films budget is projected to be …