Sam Mendes Posts First Skyfall Video Blog
Feb 23While James Bond fans patiently await the release of an official trailer for this year’s 23rd installment in the iconic secret agent franchise (titled Skyfall), they have a new behind-the-scenes video blog to both help pass the time and tease actor Daniel Craig’s third lap around as the new iteration of 007. Skyfall‘s Oscar-winning helmer Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Road to...
The Lone Ranger Lands William Fichtner
Feb 23Actor William Fichtner has joined the cast of Walt Disney Pictures’ The Lone Ranger for director Gore Verbinski. William Fichtner will portray the villain Butch Cavendish, a role which Dwight Yoakam previously signed on for. Dwight Yoakam dropped out last week due to scheduling conflicts, which opened the door for William Fichtner. Christopher Lloyd played this same villain in...
Edgar Wright Directing Johnny Depp in The Night Stalker
Feb 23We’re only a few months away from the latest whimsical supernatural flick to feature Johnny Depp (the Dark Shadows movie) and there’s already an important update on the quirky A-lister’s next cinematic foray with creatures that prefer the cover of darkness: The Night Stalker, a reboot of the franchise concerning the antics of tabloid reporter Carl Kolchak. Depp is...
Total Recall: Worst-Reviewed Best Picture Nominees
Feb 23Cleopatra 38% The only film in history to top the annual box office and still lose money, Cleopatra was a sprawling, hugely expensive all-in investment for 20th Century Fox — and there’s no denying that all that cash ended up on the screen, where a veritable Who’s Who of big-name stars (including Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Roddy...
Spartacus Star Jai Courtney Joins Die Hard 5
Feb 2320th Century Fox’s months long search for the lead in their upcoming fifth installment of the Die Hard franchise, A Good Day to Die Hard, has finally come to an end. Bruce Willis is back as John McClane, but a major character in the new film is McClane’s son. The studio finally landed on Jai Courtney, an up-and-comer who most recently starred on the Starz series Spartacus:...
Writer Ehren Kruger Joins Invertigo and Untitled Disney Mountain Project
Feb 23Transformers: Dark of the Moon screenwriter Ehren Kruger has signed on to write Invertigo for Sony Pictures and the Untitled Disney Mountain Project for director Brian Beletic. No story details were given for Invertigo, which Ehren Kruger co-wrote with Bradley Camp. Ehren Kruger will also executive produce Invertigo alongside Daniel Bobker, with Neal H. Moritz producing. No production...
Academy Chief Talks Oscar Voters, Brett Ratner, and More
Feb 23When Dawn Hudson was named chief executive of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in April, many were surprised the organization had gone outside its ranks to hire the longtime head of Film Independent. Hudson, 56, soon discovered the kind of microscope that comes with running an 84-year-old group with a powerful 43-member board of governors and revenue of almost million...
Jean Dujardin’s ‘Farce Attaque’ Video: ‘The Artist’ Star Features In Comedic Rambo Sketch From 1998 (VIDEO)
Feb 23Honestly, I don’t really know what’s going on in this clip (two years of French classes: money well spent) other than that Jean Dujardin, your likely future Best Actor winner, is running through the jungle like he’s Rambo. I’m starting to get the impression that Dujardin may have been holding out when he did that Funny or Die parody of all of the action movies that he...
Ice Age Continental Drift: The Artist Trailer Parody
Feb 2320th Century Fox has released a new trailer for Ice Age: Continental Drift, which hits theaters nationwide July 13. With the 84th Annual Academy Awards just around the corner this weekend, the latest teaser for this sequel pokes fun at one of the top contenders for Best Picture, The Artist. Click on the video below for a black and white, silent film take on this popular franchise. Ice Age:...
Awards Show Challenge: ‘Hugo’ or ‘The Artist’
Feb 23On Sunday February 26, the biggest stars in Hollywood gather to bestow Oscars on the best movies of the year. With Billy Crystal hosting the festivities once again, movie fans will be watching how many Academy Awards are racked up by “The Help,” “Hugo” and more. And since we won’t know who wins the big gold until that 8pm ET start-time on February 26, this is...
Third Brave Poster
Feb 23“Change your fate!” Pixar has released the third poster for Brave, which debuts in theaters nationwide June 22. Kelly Macdonald lends her voice to Merida, a Scottish princess who decides to defy her royal parents in this upcoming animated tale. Take a look at this one-sheet below, which features Merida armed with her bow and arrow. Brave comes to theaters June 22nd, 2012 and stars...
Fourth American Reunion Trailer
Feb 23Universal Pictures has released the fourth trailer for the upcoming sequel American Reunion, which debuts in theaters nationwide April 6. Click on the video player below to watch new footage from this comedy starring Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, and Eugene Levy. American Reunion comes to theaters April 6th, 2012 and stars Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy, Alyson Hannigan,...
‘The Artist’ Wins Best Picture? Joan Collins May Have Spoiled The Academy Awards
Feb 23Not like you need further proof that “The Artist” is a shoo-in for Best Picture, but Oscar voter Joan Collins may have actually just ruined the non-surprise you are about to experience on Sunday at the Academy Awards “Oh, yes,” Collins said when asked about any Oscar predictions, “but I’m not going to tell you.” She then added, “I’m a...
The All-Time Best-Dressed At The Oscars (VIDEO)
Feb 23Some people watch the Oscars because they love the movies, others, because they love the movie stars. And some people watch it just for the fabulous fashion. As we look forward to the 84th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, let’s also take a look back at some of the best Oscar dresses ever. The video above shows Angelina Jolie, Penelope Cruz, Michele Williams and other celebrities...
Albert Nobbs is a Creepy Man, and Creepier Woman
Feb 23Glenn Close is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Albert Nobbs, a period piece in which she plays a woman masquerading as a man to get ahead in life. Unfortunately for her, getting ahead in life means pinching pennies and working as a servant at a fancy hotel. Unfortunately for us, Albert Nobbs is a dreadful bore. Close turns in a fine performance...