Some lower-budget films accurately portray the struggles people must over-come in order to succeed in life, as they not only reflect the limitations the characters face, but also the restrictions the filmmakers face. This is certainly true in the drama ‘Ranchero,’ which is now available on DVD. Not only does the lead character, Jesse Torres, must contend with the obstacles he encounters in the crime-ridden streets of his new life, but the production successfully adapted to its smaller budget. ‘Ranchero,’ which was directed by Richard Kaponas, follows Jesse, played by Roger Gutierrez, after the death of his parents. He leaves his childhood cattle ranch for the big city, where he  [ Read More ]

Writer-actress Yvonne Delarose is suing the directors of ‘Machete,’ Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis, for stealing her ideas for the action-revenge film, TMZ is reporting. Delarose filed the lawsuit in L.A. County Superior Court, claiming Maniquis solicited her for ideas in 2005 for a movie about a man who goes on a killing spree with a machete. The lawsuit also states the directors used her ideas without paying her. Delarose is suing the two filmmakers for break of contract, and is seeking unspecified damages. She said she shared her characters and storylines, thinking she’d be compensate, but never was. When ‘Machete’ was released in 2010, the writer said it contained  [ Read More ]

Apologies for the late arrival of your Movie News Cheat Sheet, but as I arrived back in New York late last night, I figured it might be smart (and ultimately more legible) to get some rest and digest all of the info that came out of San Diego Comic Con as this week, the Cheat Sheet is here to celebrate just that, SDCC 2011. With a massive amount of some of the hottest Hollywood has to offer flying in for the event, the convention was absolutely brimming with movie news. We’ve got everything from new trailers and posters, to updates on new productions like the handful Robert Rodriguez has planned  [ Read More ]

Youtube user Sleepyskunk posted this very cool movie trailer mashup of 2010 films, here’s the details and enjoy the clip! Movie Trailers (in order of appearance): The Secret of Kells, Burlesque, When in Rome, Splice, Machete, Yogi Bear, Fish Tank, I’m Still Here, The Runaways, Furry Vengeance, Babies, Morning Glory, Catfish, The Tooth Fairy, Marmaduke, Killers, Jonah Hex, Defendor, Legion, Paranormal Activity 2, Remember Me, Robin Hood, Saw 3D, Howl, 127 Hours, Never Let Me Go, The Tempest, The Book of Eli, Red Hill, Centurion, The Ghost Writer, The Tourist, Eat Pray Love, Shrek Forever After, Grown Ups, Little Fockers, Dinner For Schmucks, Get Him To The Greek, Due Date,  [ Read More ]

Troublemaker Studios released this new UK movie trailer from the “Grindhouse” faux trailer turned film “Machete” from producer Robert Rodriguez. The film “Machete” by director Ethan Maniquis and Robert Rodriguez (Sin City 3, Planet Terror) stars Danny Trejo (The Expendables, Predators), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar, Fast & Furious), Jessica Alba (Little Fockers, The Eye), Robert De Niro (Stone, Meet the Parents), Lindsay Lohan (Ugly Betty) and Cheech Marin (The Perfect Game, Cheech & Chong). Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Machete. Synopsis: The highly skilled Federale Machete is hired by some unsavory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he’s about to take the shot, he notices  [ Read More ]

Ben Affleck is this weekend’s big winner. Not only did his new film The Town win big with critics, but it was a smash hit at the box office as well. It took in $23.8 million, which is above and beyond the opening weekend earnings of Affleck’s last directorial effort, Gone Baby Gone, which only accumulated $5.5 million. Of course The Town hit far more theaters than Gone Baby Gone, but comparing Gone Baby Gone’s $3,211 per theater haul to The Town’s $8,319, it’s quite clear that this is a hugely successful production for Affleck. It will earn back its $37 million production budget with ease. Easy A may not  [ Read More ]

With zero wide release competition in its way, it was obvious Resident Evil: Afterlife would take the top spot at the box office. But not only did Afterlife easily secure the #1 position, it also brought the Resident Evil franchise its biggest opening ever. The opening weekend haul has improved from film to film, the first taking in $17.7 million, Apocalypse earning $23 million, Extinction with $23.7 million and now Afterlife with $27.7 million. Milla Jovovich is likely a very happy lady because not only is this a franchise high, but a personal opening weekend best, too. Afterlife easily surpassed its $60 million budget earning $73.2 million worldwide. Screen Gems  [ Read More ]

Check out Temryss Lane’s interview with Danny Trejo on his new role in ‘Machete’ from Soccer Talk Live where Danny explains his love for soccer and why he thinks it’s blossoming here in the U.S., how the idea for ‘Machete’ came when filming ‘Desperado’, and working with all the HOT chicks (Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez) on ‘Machete’. The film “Machete” by director Ethan Maniquis and Robert Rodriguez (Sin City 3, Planet Terror) stars Danny Trejo (The Expendables, Predators), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar, Fast & Furious), Jessica Alba (Little Fockers, The Eye), Robert De Niro (Stone, Meet the Parents), Lindsay Lohan (Ugly Betty) and Cheech Marin (The Perfect Game, Cheech &  [ Read More ]

The American may have snagged the #1 spot at the box office, but it’s not really a top honor this Labor Day weekend. It looks as though folks didn’t use their extra day off to head to the theater because The American only managed to bank $13.1 million. Tack on the film’s $3.1 million three-day head start and its $3.3 million holiday intake and that brings it to a total of $19.5 million, just short of its $20 million budget. Taking the #2 spot is newcomer Machete with a $14 million four-day opening weekend. Following close behind is last week’s top earner, Takers, which added another $13.5 million to its  [ Read More ]

Here’s a brand new movie trailer for the upcoming “Grindhouse” faux trailer turned film “Machete” from producer Robert Rodriguez. The upcoming film “Machete” by director Ethan Maniquis and Robert Rodriguez (Sin City 3, Planet Terror) stars Danny Trejo (The Expendables, Predators), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar, Fast & Furious), Jessica Alba (Little Fockers, The Eye), Robert De Niro (Stone, Meet the Parents), Lindsay Lohan (Ugly Betty) and Cheech Marin (The Perfect Game, Cheech & Chong). Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Machete. Synopsis: The highly skilled Federale Machete is hired by some unsavory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he’s about to take the shot, he notices  [ Read More ]

Title: Machete Starring: Danny Trejo (The Expendables, Predators), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar, Fast & Furious), Jessica Alba (Little Fockers, The Eye), Robert De Niro (Stone, Meet the Parents), Lindsay Lohan (Ugly Betty) and Cheech Marin (The Perfect Game, Cheech & Chong) What do you get when you mix a man bent on revenge, illegal immigrants, drugs and corrupt senators with several big celebrities? Not the latest Hollywood scandal, but the new Robert Rodriguez produced and written action movie, ‘Machete.’ Hoping to end the summer season with a bang, both literally and monetarily, and to rebound from his earlier forgotten summer film ‘Predators,’ Rodriguez again gets himself noticed by focusing on the  [ Read More ]

Watch a recent interview with actress Jessica Alba and Danny Trejo on the upcoming “Grindhouse” faux trailer turned film “Machete” from producer Robert Rodriguez. The upcoming film “Machete” by director Ethan Maniquis and Robert Rodriguez (Sin City 3, Planet Terror) stars Danny Trejo (The Expendables, Predators), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar, Fast & Furious), Jessica Alba (Little Fockers, The Eye), Robert De Niro (Stone, Meet the Parents), Lindsay Lohan (Ugly Betty) and Cheech Marin (The Perfect Game, Cheech & Chong). Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Machete. Synopsis: The highly skilled Federale Machete is hired by some unsavory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he’s about to  [ Read More ]

Troublemaker Studios released two new movie stills featuring Jessica Alba in the upcoming “Grindhouse” faux trailer turned film “Machete” from producer Robert Rodriguez. The upcoming film “Machete” by director Ethan Maniquis and Robert Rodriguez (Sin City 3, Planet Terror) stars Danny Trejo (The Expendables, Predators), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar, Fast & Furious), Jessica Alba (Little Fockers, The Eye), Robert De Niro (Stone, Meet the Parents), Lindsay Lohan (Ugly Betty) and Cheech Marin (The Perfect Game, Cheech & Chong). Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Machete. Synopsis: The highly skilled Federale Machete is hired by some unsavory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he’s about to take  [ Read More ]

Watch a brand new red-band movie titled ‘This Is The Boss’ from the upcoming “Grindhouse” faux trailer turned film “Machete” from producer Robert Rodriguez. The upcoming film “Machete” by director Ethan Maniquis and Robert Rodriguez (Sin City 3, Planet Terror) stars Danny Trejo (The Expendables, Predators), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar, Fast & Furious), Jessica Alba (Little Fockers, The Eye), Robert De Niro (Stone, Meet the Parents), Lindsay Lohan (Ugly Betty) and Cheech Marin (The Perfect Game, Cheech & Chong). Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Machete. Synopsis: The highly skilled Federale Machete is hired by some unsavory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he’s about to  [ Read More ]

Jessica Alba is thinking about toning down her racy and sexy image, now that her daughter Honor Marie is two-years-old, FOXNews.com is reporting. Over the past several years, Alba has solidified her sex symbol status by starring in a string of rated-R films, including ‘Sin City,’ ‘The Killer Inside Me’ and her upcoming movie ‘Machete.’  But she said “…it would be fun to do more films that my daughter can see.” The 29-year-old star, who rose to fame in Drew Barrymore’s hit 1999 teen-oriented movie ‘Never Been Kissed,’ added that “I think there is a nice balance between family friendly and more adult films.” While her sex symbol status often generates  [ Read More ]