February 9th, 2010
Warner Bros. Pictures president Jeff Robinov has officially comfirmed that the studio will be rebooting the Superman series. The 2006 film “Superman Returns” starred Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden and Parker Posey. Here’s a snippet from The Wall Street Journal article:
“Warner Bros. also put on hold plans for another movie starring multiple superheroes — known as ‘Batman vs. Superman’ — after the $215 million ‘Superman Returns,’ which had disappointing box-office returns, didn’t please executives. “‘Superman’ didn’t quite work as a film in the way that we wanted it to,’ says Mr. Robinov. “It didn’t position the character the way he needed to be positioned.’ ‘Had ‘Superman’ worked [...]
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February 9th, 2010
Actor Andrew Shue, who portrayed Billy Campbell in the hit ’90s FOX series ‘Melrose Place,’ married ‘Weekend Today’ anchor Amy Robach on February 6 at Chelsea Piers in New York, PEOPLE Magazine is reporting. The day was extra special for the couple, as the actor’s mother officiated the ceremony, and it was the anchor’s 37th birthday.
PEOPLE also reported that the ceremony had a modest gathering, as the couple wanted an intimate feel with close friends and family. The wedding party did, however, include Shue’s three sons and his ex-wife Jennifer Hageney, along with Robach’s two daughters and her ex-husband Tim McIntosh. Shue’s sister Elizabeth Guggenheim and her [...]
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February 9th, 2010
David Goyer and Jonah Nolan, brother of director Christopher Nolan, were mentioned as already working on a script for a third Nolan-directed “Batman” film, a followup to 2005’s “Batman Begins” and 2008’s “The Dark Knight”.
Goyer recently announced his departure as showrunner from ABC’s “FlashForward” to concentrate on his film work, specifically mentioning working with Chris Nolan’s brother Jonah on the Batman film, which has been long-rumored ever since the release and record-breaking theater run of “The Dark Knight”.
No casting news or storyline have been announced regarding a third Batman movie yet, including whether or not Christian Bale would return as Bruce Wayne/Batman, the ultra-rich socialite by [...]
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February 9th, 2010
Director Jeffrey Blitz and producer Sean Welch (”Spellbound”, “Rocket Science”, “Lucky”) recently revealed that they’ve started filming and production on a documentary about the legendary comic book publishers DC Comics.
According to an interview with Collider.com, they home to premiere the movie at this summer’s Comic-Con.
Originally founded in 1934 as National Allied Publications, DC Comics is the publishing division of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. and Time Warner. The company is home to comic book heroes and titles such as “Superman”, “Wonder Woman”, “Batman”, “Green Lantern”, and “Watchmen.” all of which have either been adapted into multiple media or are in consideration and production stages. [...]
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February 9th, 2010
Fan favorite Taylor Lautner, who portrays werewolf Jacob Black in the blockbuster hit series ‘The Twilight Saga,’ will take on his next big role by taking on the title character in ‘Stretch Armstrong,’ Universal Pictures has announced. The studio’s chairman, Adam Fogelson, and co-chairman, Donna Langley, announced on February 5 that the movie will be released in summer 2012, and will also be in 3-D.
According to comingsoon.net, Brian Goldner, the president and CEO of Hasbro, Inc., the company that released the toy, said ‘Stretch Armstrong’ won’t be released for another two years so that Universal can successfully add all the elements it needs to make a great summer blockbuster. [...]
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February 9th, 2010
E! recently interviewed actor Kellan Lutz (A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse). Kellan stars as Emmett Cullen in the upcoming film “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” aka Eclipse stars Robert Pattinson (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), Kristen Stewart (Adventureland, The Runaways), Taylor Lautner, (My Own Worst Enemy, The Twilight Saga: New Moon) and Xavier Samuel (Road Train, The Loved Ones).
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Synopsis: In The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the [...]
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February 9th, 2010
Check out the latest movie poster for “Frozen” by director Adam Green (Hatchet 2) starring Kevin Zegers, Shawn Ashmore (X-Men: The Last Stand) and Emma Bell (Supernatural, Ghost Whisperer).
Synopsis: Director Adam Green (Hatchet, Spiral) takes the helm for this relentlessly tense tale of three snowboarders who must fight for their lives in the freezing cold after getting stranded on a ski lift. As the trio rides up the mountain in preparation for their final run of the day, the night lights suddenly go dark, and the lift chairs grind to a sudden halt. Realizing that the resort will be closed until the following weekend, the three friends decide to take [...]
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February 9th, 2010
Relativity Media released this new movie clip titled “Snow Patrol Set Fire to the Third Bar” from the upcoming drama “Dear John” by director Lasse Hallström (Hachiko: A Dog’s Story) and starring Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Knockout), Amanda Seyfried (Jennifer’s Body, Big Love) and Henry Thomas.
Synopsis: When a soldier named John Tyree (Channing Tatum) meets an idealistic college student named Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried), it’s the beginning of a true romance. Over the next seven tumultuous years, the lovers, separated by John’s increasingly dangerous deployment, stay in touch through their letters, meeting in person only rarely. However, their correspondence triggers fateful consequences that neither could foresee.
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February 9th, 2010
Watch the official Super Bowl TV spot for the upcoming film “Robin Hood” by director Ridley Scott (The Kind One, Body of Lies, Gladiator) and starring Russell Crowe (Body of Lies, 3:10 to Yuma), William Hurt (The Incredible Hulk, Mr. Brooks) Kevin Durand (Legion, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Cate Blanchett (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Mark Strong (Kick-Ass, Sherlock Holmes).
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Synopsis: The story of an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who fights against the Norman invaders and becomes the legendary hero known as Robin Hood.
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February 9th, 2010
Lionsgate released another clip “Mrs. John” from the upcoming film “From Paris With Love” by director Pierre Morel (Taken) and starring John Travolta (Wild Hogs 2, Hairspray), Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Amber Rose Revah.
Film Synopsis: John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers star in the spy thriller From Paris With Love for District B13’s helmer Pierre Morel and EuropaCorp. The Luc Besson/Adi Hasak-penned tale revolves around the entwining paths of an American spy and an embassy worker during a tumultuous time in Paris. - Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
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