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Latest Video: FilmCrunch 067: Hairspray, Chuck & Larry, Premonition reviewed

Veronica Santiago and Neil Estep review Hairspray, Chuck & Larry, and Premonition in this episode of FilmCrunch.
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Trailer for The Day The Earth Stood Still

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: 20th Century Fox, Science Fiction, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

In The Day the Earth Stood Still, stars as Klaatu, a humanoid alien who arrives on Earth with a robot companion.  The two have a warning to deliver to the world’s leaders.

Those familiar with the 1951 original should know this remake will come with a slightly different message. In an interview with MTV, Reeves said, “The version I was just working on, instead of being man against man, it’s more about man against nature. My Klaatu says that if the Earth dies, you die. If you die, the earth survives. I’m a friend to the earth.”


Earth - also starring Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith and Jon Hamm - lands in theaters on December 12.


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Hellboy’s Television Campaign

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Universal, Action, Adaptation, Horror, Sequels, Thrillers, Upcoming Releases

To promote the upcoming release of Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, has paired up with the stars of NBC Universal. (If you recall, had a Hulk-themed episode recently.)

In this video, Hellboy (a.k.a. Ron Perlman) has a sit down with Bravo’s own James Lipton.


You can see other clips with NBC stars after the jump.

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Read More | Hollywood Reporter

Go Gonzo with Hunter S. Thompson

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Documentary, New Releases

Hunter S. Thompson

Unless you were well-read and politically savvy in the late 60s and early 70s, you might not have heard of Hunter S. Thompson until the somewhat obscure film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas helped push him back in the limelight. But if you think the documentary-style Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson will take you back into that drug-soaked world, you’re wrong.

Known for his self-destructive ways, inebriated days and off-color behavior, Hunter S. Thompson was a larger-than-life character. But he was also a fantastic writer. It is to this side of Thompson that Gonzo pays homage.

Reviews of the film are full of praise. Variety says the flick “has a wealth of delightful archival footage to draw on, both directly involving Thompson and evoking the cultural landscape around him.” The Associated Press critic called it “a remarkably balanced look at a man whose creativity sprang from his perpetual state of imbalance.”

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Read More | Yahoo! News

Sacha Baron Cohen, Will Ferrell Reunite for Sherlock Holmes

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros, Adaptation, Mystery, Comedy, Books, Casting, Upcoming Releases

Will Ferrell and Sacha Baron Cohen

For his next production, Judd Apatow has once again reached into his bag of funny men to decide on casting. This time around, and Sacha Baron Cohen - rivals in 2006’s Talledega Nights - will be working as a team on a comedy about Sherlock Holmes.

In the currently-untitled project, the star will play the famous literary detective. Meanwhile, Ferrell will take on the role of Watson, his crime-solving assistant. The movie will be penned by Etan Cohen (Tropic Thunder) for Columbia Pictures. No director has so far been assigned.

Although a target date hasn’t yet been determined, Apatow’s film could face comparisons to another upcoming project. Warner Bros. has plans for its own adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s books; that version will be helmed by ‘s Guy Ritchie.


Watch the First Five Minutes of The Dark Knight

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Sequels, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

There are times when a sneak preview can work to your advantage. (After watching the first seven minutes of Speed Racer, I knew I wouldn’t be able to tolerate the whole film.)

Then there are times when an advance clip can tell you way too much. Do you really want to know how begins?

Although the movie’s first five minutes have been out there, there are many of you who still haven’t seen it. Wait until July 18...or sample it now. You decide.


In Theaters This Holiday Weekend (7/2)

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Columbia Pictures, IFC Films, Magnolia, Sony, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Documentary, Drama, Family, Foreign, Independent, Romance, Comedy, Lists, New Releases

Hancock

Here are some possible suggestions for your three-day weekend:

Trailer for Repo! The Genetic Opera

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Adaptation, Musicals, Science Fiction, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

What do Paul Sorvino, Anthony Head (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Sarah Brightman (The Phantom of the Opera) all have in common? They’re all co-starring in a film.

Months ago, we told you about - a musical featuring an appearance from the socialite. Now we’re finally getting our first glimpse of this strange production.


Let us know your first impression of Repo. If you hadn’t known Hilton was involved, would you be willing to give the movie a chance?

Read More | Repo! The Genetic Opera

Tributes to Heath Ledger

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Sequels, Upcoming Releases

Heath LedgerIf you’re the type of person who immediately heads to the bathroom once a movie ends, you may want to limit your liquids during The Dark Knight. Exit quickly and you’ll miss Warner Bros.’ posthumous tribute to .

The film’s closing credits will acknowledge two Batman contributors who have died since the project began. In addition to Ledger, the crew said goodbye last year to a special-effects worker killed after a car crash during a stunt test. The simple farewell will read:

“In memory of our friends Heath Ledger & Conway Wickliffe.”

Meanwhile, the residents of Perth, Australia (Heath’s hometown) have just paid tribute to the actor in a much grander fashion. On Tuesday, an $87 million theater was named in Ledger’s honor.

Western Australia state Premier Alan Carpenter said they hope the Heath Ledger Theater will help others who have been inspired by the Oscar-nominee’s work. “Heath Ledger was totally dedicated to the craft of being an actor and that’s what made him successful. I think what we’re doing is continuing that support for young people who want to make a career in the arts and acting, stage and in film, whatever it happens to be.”

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Read More | Yahoo! News

300 Sequel Planned

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Period, Scripts

300 posterDeath, schmeath. If a sequel needs to be made, Hollywood is willing to overlook a few technicalities.

Although most of the characters in the epic were killed off, Legendary Pictures is going on with plans to produce a follow-up. How could that possibly happen? Good question. But that’s Frank Miller’s job to figure out. Miller, who wrote the original graphic novel the first movie was adapted from, could elect to craft a prequel to the 2007 smash.

Assuming he is pleased with the final concept, Zack Snyder does intend to helm the second installment. In the meantime, he still has to wrap production on . No target date for the next 300 saga has yet been announced.

Read More | Variety

Box Office Breakdown: Wall-E and Wanted Both Winners

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

Wall-E

Although we haven’t yet reached the 4th of July weekend, theatergoers apparently had plenty of time and money to spend over the past three days. And while a cute robot had the honor of placing first, also came out a winner herself.

When the final numbers were tallied, Wall-E and each wound up grossing over $50 million since Friday. The Disney/Pixar film edged out the action flick by nearly $13 million dollars, but the comic book adaptation had the best per screen average for any entry in the Top Ten ($16,040). Meanwhile, both films forced a few rewrites in the history books.

  • had the third largest debut for a Pixar film. It’s total fell behind The Incredibles ($70.5 million) and Finding Nemo ($70.2 million).
  • The animated comedy also had the best Friday open for any Pixar release.
  • The James McAvoy feature topped all R-rated premieres during the month of June.
  • Wanted also gave Jolie her largest first weekend ever.

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Read More | Variety

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