The last “Hangover” film didn’t get a great critical review–in fact, it was all but panned by critics. Usually, the general audience can give a film a bit of a pass, but audiences hated this film, too. So why is another “Hangover” getting made? Probably because of huge box-office returns. That can only be the reason why another installment is being made. Due to the fact that “The Hangover” franchise is a big money maker, the stars of the film–Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis–are vying for more money for their time and energy. According to Slash Film, the actors are wanting $15 million each. The article sites The…

Drama, drama, drama. And no, I’m not referring to the genre. We’ve got folks at odds all throughout the industry. India’s Central Board of Film Certification isn’t happy with the level of nudity in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but David Fincher isn’t willing to make the required cuts, so it looks like Dragon Tattoo will be a no go for India. Similarly, Hungary gave a rather naughty Shame poster the thumbs down. On the other hand, we’ve also got quite a bit of film appreciation floating around out there, namely the nominations for the 84th Academy Awards. Hugo topped the pack with 11 honors while The Artist followed…

Title: The Words Director: Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal Cast: Dennis Quaid, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Jeremy Irons and Olivia Wilde Writing is a fundamental practice in communication. To make yourself understood through written words is probably the most engaging and intimate feeling you can have with someone without actually meeting them. Through your words is how we know you. So in Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal’s film, “The Words,” examines the truth behind words but only does it in a piecemeal, surface level and cinematically lazy way, that I question why couldn’t these words be more clear. After all, aspiring for mediocrity is a fool’s errand. “The Words” follows…

Rumors regarding The Hangover star Bradley Cooper’s possible casting as the evil Lex Luthor in Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot, Man of Steel, are growing rapidly. According to both AceShowbiz and reports coming from Cosmic Book News, Cooper may take on the role of the bald nemesis of Superman in a short screen appearance, since actor Adam Harris is no longer a candidate. However, very few know what is actually true when it comes to the plot of Man of Steel, and what official villains will actually be appearing. With the exception of Michael Shannon as Zod, director Zack Snyder has kept details for the forthcoming movie tightly under wraps. While…

With New Year’s Eve coming up, you can be sure that there are going to be a lot of people with a lot of hangovers. Hopefully no one ends up with a baby or a tiger, like the guys in “The Hangover.” However, whether you just end up with a bad headache or having Mike Tyson in your bathroom, you can bounce back with Hangover Joe’s Get Up & Go. This tie-in to the film “The Hangover” is a real product that helps battle the grogginess and confusion that happens when you party too much on New Year’s Eve. “Having New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day on a weekend,…

The first official picture from the upcoming thriller ‘The Words,’ which was written and being directed by Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal, has been released. The photo features stars Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana lying on a bed, embracing each other. ‘The Words,’ which also stars Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde, Ben Barnes, John Hannah and J.K. Simmons, follows Roy, a writer, played by Cooper, who is at the peak of literary success. However, he comes to discovers the price he must pay for stealing another man’s work. ‘The Words’ is being produced by Michael Benaroya of Benaroya Pictures, Animus Films’ Jim Young and Tatiana Kelly from Serena Films….

Think about how many new movies hit the big screen a weekend. Must be a lot of films in the works at once, right? Most certainly and this edition of the Movie News Cheat Sheet is a testament to that. We’ve got a handful of casting updates including the possibility of Joseph Gordon-Levitt joining Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained as well as news that Steven Soderbergh might have finally found his Man from U.N.C.L.E., Bradley Cooper. Word also arrived that MGM might pick up Eminem’s Southpaw after the production was dropped by DreamWorks while Universal moves forward with its Battlestar Galactica feature by hiring a writer. But, of course, we’ve also…

Just a little while ago, we were reading about Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s shocking split. Now, it would seem that Lopez has gotten over the pain of divorce and has found solace in the arms of Bradley Cooper. According to HollywoodLife, Cooper and Lopez are dating and were last seen together driving in Los Angeles Saturday. The paparazzi noticed them, and Lopez attempted to hide herself from them as she and Cooper were in the car. That didn’t help, however; paparazzi photos were still shot. Sources close to Lopez state she’s smitten with Bradley. “She does like his attention, and it makes her feel good that he seems so…

Paul Reubens has been tapped to receive this year’s Visionary Award at Spike TV’s Scream Awards. Reubens will be receiving the award for his iconic character, Pee-wee Herman. Reubens’ character was created in 1978 and was the main character of the 22-time Emmy winning show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse.” Reubens went on to make the film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” with director Tim Burton and go on Broadway with “The Pee-wee Herman Show.” “If Pee-wee were giving this quote, I think he’d scream out ‘I’m a visionary! I’m a visionary!’ and then run to the dictionary to look up what visionary means,” said Reubens about the award. “But I know what it means,…

How about a hefty dose of casting news to prep for the work/school week? This week’s Cheat Sheet is absolutely packed to the brim with casting updates and every single one of them is rather exciting! Even if you’re a hardcore Saw fan, there’s still a good chance you’ve got no clue who Darren Lynn Bousman is. Well, he was the man behind the lens of the series’ second, third and fourth installments and now he’s working on another horror film that not only boasts an interesting premise, but now a stellar cast, too. Alex Proyas, on the other hand, has been in the spotlight time and time again, which…