First Look: Matt Damon Packs It on for The Informant

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Warner Bros, Adaptation, Biopics, Drama, Comedy, Thrillers, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

Later this fall, Matt Damon will take the lead in yet another Steven Soderbergh project.

In The Informant!, the Ocean’s Eleven actor plays Mark Whitacre, a real-life tipster for the FBI. Whitacre’s price-fixing information about Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), an agri-industry giant, made him the highest-ranked whistleblower in US history.

The dark comedy - also starring Scott Bakula and Joel McHale - opens in September.

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Remake News: American Werewolf, Bride of Frankenstein and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Columbia Pictures, MGM, Universal, Action, Adaptation, Classics, Drama, Horror, Remakes, Science Fiction, Comedy, Casting, Rumors, Upcoming Releases, Videos

An American Werewolf in London: While fans are reminiscing over Michael Jackson’s Thriller video, it seems just appropriate that a remake of John Landis’ horror film is in the works. (Werewolf was the inspiration for the music video.) In the 1981 original, two college students (David Naughton and Griffin Dunne) are attacked by the creature while backpacking. The survivor eventually goes on to attack other victims. Dimension Films has tapped Sean and Bryan Furst (Daybreakers) to produce.

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In Theaters This Holiday Weekend: July 1, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, IFC Films, Action, Animation, Drama, Family, Foreign, Period, Romance, Sequels, Comedy, Lists, New Releases

Here are some possible suggestions for your 4th of July weekend:

• Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG): starring Ray Romano, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah (directed by Carlos Saldanha)
• Public Enemies (R): starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard (directed by Michael Mann)

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Box Office Breakdown: Transformers Rises Above the Competition

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, FOCUS, Disney, Paramount, Sony, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Period, Remakes, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists

It’s not very often when “loud” and “mindless” are deemed good qualities. But in Paramount’s case, it was a recipe for success.

Over the past five days, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen did what most films have been attempting all year: It passed the $200 million mark. (Up just became the first 2009 film to hit $250 million.)

While the Michael Bay film is definitely on track to be one of the most successful entries this year (let’s not forget about Harry Potter), the sequel’s opening still takes second behind last year’s topper. During its opening run, The Dark Knight earned $203.8 million domestically.

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This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: June 30, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Magnolia, Universal, Action, Adaptation, Drama, Family, Foreign, Music, Romance, Comedy, Home Entertainment

Here are some of the DVD and Blu-ray options available this Tuesday:

• 12 Rounds: DVD, Blu-ray
• Barfly: DVD
• Do the Right Thing (20th Anniversary Edition): DVD, Blu-ray
• The Education of Charlie Banks: DVD
• Flawless: Blu-ray
• Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience: DVD, Blu-ray
• Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li: DVD, Blu-ray
• They Call Me Bruce? (25th Anniversary Edition): DVD
• Tokyo!: DVD, Blu-ray
• Two Lovers: DVD, Blu-ray

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LaToya Jackson Scene Removed from Bruno

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Universal, Comedy, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases

Sacha Baron Cohen may be known for pushing the boundaries, but he won’t - at least in this situation - be labeled insensitive.

Shortly after Michael Jackson’s death, the producers of Borat made quick edits before their film’s premiere. A scene that featured a Jackson sibling was cut from the film.

“Out of respect for the Jackson family, the filmmakers have decided to remove a small scene involving La Toya Jackson,” a Universal Pictures spokesperson said.

In previous screenings, critics saw the flamboyant title character trick Michael’s sister doing an interview with him. Bruno then went on to talk about the King of Pop’s high-pitched voice and trademark glove. He also attempted to retrieve the singer’s number from LaToya’s cell phone.

Although it was initially unsure whether the edit would be temporary, the studio confirmed today that the scene would be left out of the theatrical release.

Bruno opens on July 10.

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This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: June 23, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, MGM, New Line, Sony, Touchstone, Warner Bros, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Foreign, Romance, Sequels, Comedy, Home Entertainment, Lists, New Releases

Here are some of the DVD and Blu-ray options available today:

• The Code: DVD, Blu-ray
• Confessions of a Shopaholic: DVD, Blu-ray
• Inkheart: DVD, Blu-ray
• My Dinner with Andre: DVD
• Phoebe in Wonderland: DVD
• The Pianist: Blu-ray
• Pink Panther 2: DVD, Blu-ray
• Waltz with Bashir: DVD, Blu-ray

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Box Office Breakdown: Audiences Agree on The Proposal

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Paramount, Sony, Touchstone, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Remakes, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists

It seems a little skin might just go a long way.

After weeks of talking to the media about their joint nude scene, Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds saw their movie take the top spot. Was it a coincidence? Maybe. Whatever the reason, The Proposal became the actress’ biggest opener ever. Prior to this weekend, 2007’s Premonition - a horrible film, btw - had Bullock’s largest debut. (That movie grossed $17.6 million, almost 1/2 less than the romantic comedy.)

Meanwhile, Reynolds is this week’s Bradley Cooper. Sandra’s leading man, like The Hangover star, has just had his second #1 film of the year. (The first being Wolverine.)

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Sequel News: Mission Impossible, Haunting in Connecticut and More

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Here’s the latest scoop on the sequel buzz spreading across Hollywood:

Mission Impossible: Even though he could do just about anything he wants these days, Star Trek‘s J.J. Abrams will be returning to familiar territory. Three years after the debut of MI:3, the director has agreed to reteam with Tom Cruise on a fourth installment. (Apparently the actor wasn’t listening when I said he should stay away from this project.) Although they are both only listed as producers at this point, things could change for the busy men once a script is finalized. Paramount is currently aiming for a 2011 release.

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Sherlock Holmes Posters Unveiled

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Warner Bros, Adaptation, Drama, Period, Comedy, Upcoming Releases

Christmas is still over six months away, but the excitement for Sherlock Holmes is already building.

Last month, we got the trailer. Now we have the intense posters.

Sherlock. Holmes. Does anything more need to be said?

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