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So it’s the last week of summer, and what I’m predicting to be one of the worst weekends for movies. We’ve got “Disaster Movie” and “College,” premiering. Perhaps by writing this post, I’m only helping the films promotions, but I couldn’t help but talk about it. I personally was a big fan of the viral …
Ben Stiller’s comedy ‘Tropic Thunder,’ is spending its second week as the top film at the box office.
Kevin McKidd, a Scottish actor known for his work on ‘Rome,’ confirmed in an interview with a Dublin radio station that he’s been approached about starring in the ‘Highlander’ remake. There haven’t been any confirmations from the studio, but there have been mentions that medieval Scotland would be included in their version of the story.
As Guy Ritchie continues pre-production work on his take on the Sherlock Holmes story, word has come that he has cast British actor Mark Strong as Holmes’ constant foe, Professer Moriarty. Strong has previously appeared in the upcoming Ritchie film ‘Rock-N-Rolla,’ as well as Ritchie’s pal (and former producer,) Matthew Vaughn’s ‘Stardust.’ Holmes will be …
Paramount is joining the Blu-ray front full force, offering consumers a financial incentive for making the switch to the format. The studio will give consumers a $10 rebate for certain library titles, including ‘The Godfather,’ and ‘Transformers,’ through the holiday season. The promotion starts September 2nd, and other studios are likely to follow suit. Ever …
Ben Affleck is in negotiations to star in the new Miramax produced comedy “Extract.” The film is written and will be directed by Mike Judge. Affleck is in talks to play an ambulance-chasing lawyer. The film centers on a flower extract factory owner (played by Jason Bateman) whose dealing with a streak of bad luck, …
If the fact that the ‘Death Race,’ remake is opening on Friday depresses you because it means no Jason Staham movie to look forward to, well, I have good news. The poster for ‘Transporter 3,’ has been released, which means the actual movie is just around the corner. The film will probably involve Staham transporting …
MGM has hired Stiles White and Juliet Snowden (scribes behind ‘Boogeyman’) to write the new ‘Poltergeist’ remake. A director is still being sought for the remake of the 1982 classic horror film that was directed by Texas Chainsaw Massacre director Tobe Hooper, and produced by Steven Spielberg. The team is also behind the remake of …
20th Century Fox is asserting its right to create, shoot and distribute a movie based on Alan Moore’s popular comic book. What’s that you say, Warner Bros. is already doing that? Send in the lawyers… A judge has agreed refused to throw out the case, which is good news for Fox. The short short version …
It is being reported that director Sam Raimi is looking to cast James Franco (Spiderman, Pineapple Express) in the lead role of the Jack Ryan relaunch for Paramount. Jack Ryan as you know is essentially Tom Clancy’s James Bond, a CIA Analyst that finds himself battling everything from terrorists to drug lords. Alec Baldwin, Harrison …