Getting Into Character: Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes

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Categories: Columbia Pictures, Adaptation, Drama, Casting, Celeb News

For Robert Downey Jr.’s next role, the actor will be getting about as far away as he probably could from his popular Iron Man role.

In Sherlock Holmes, Downey will be taking on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous literary detective. The Columbia Pictures film - also starring Jude Law (Dr. John Watson) and Rachel McAdams (Irene Alder) - will be directed by RocknRolla‘s Guy Ritchie.

You can see more pictures of Robert from the Holmes set after the jump.

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Get Sucked Into the New Twilight Trailer

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Adaptation, Drama, Romance, Thrillers, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

Since I still have the unopened book sitting next to my bed, I have not yet been immersed into the world of Twilight. But those who have read the Stephenie Meyer novel talk about it as fondly as I once did about The Lost Boys. Now that I’ve finally gotten around to seeing the trailer, I realize I better start studying up on the Bella/Edward drama soon.

What do the rest of you think? Does this clip live up to your expectations?

Twilight - starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson - opens in theaters on November 21.

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In Theaters This Weekend: October 10, 2008

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Columbia Pictures, Miramax, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adventure, Documentary, Drama, Foreign, Horror, Period, Political, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases

Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:

• Body of Lies (R): starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Carice van Houten (directed by Ridley Scott)
• City of Ember (PG): starring Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Saoirse Ronan (directed by Gil Kenan)
• The Express (PG): starring Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, Omar Benson Miller (directed by Gary Fleder)
• Quarantine (R): starring Jennifer Carpenter, Jay Hernandez, Columbus Short (directed by John Erick Dowdle)

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Box Office Breakdown: Beverly Hills Chihuahua is Weekend’s Top Dog

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Categories: DreamWorks, FOCUS, Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Documentary, Drama, Independent, Political, Religious, Romance, Satire, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists

On a weekend with seven new wide releases, it was Beverly Hills Chihuahua that emerged as Best in Show. The film, one of the few family-oriented titles currently being offered, earned nearly $30 million over the past three days. That amount was enough to easily surpass Eagle Eye, last week’s #1. The talking-dogs feature also gave Disney its best October opening thus far.

Of the other new entries in the Top Ten, one was religion-centric while the other had political overtones. (Could this be an election year?) Coming in at #10 was Religulous, the documentary from Bill Maher. Although the movie was only offered in limited release, it pulled in $6,792 per theater. That was the second highest average amongst the chart toppers. Meanwhile, An American Carol, a right-wing satirical comedy, found itself in 9th place.

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Jolie, Eastwood and Ryan Talk About Changeling

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Categories: Universal, Drama, Mystery, Period

Last night at the New York Film Festival, Angelina Jolie hit the interview circuit for her first time in months. After speaking briefly about the twins, the actress spoke to Entertainment Tonight about why she got involved with Changeling.

In the movie, Angelina plays a woman in 1928 whose child goes missing. Although the LAPD claims to have found her son, she insists they have brought back the wrong person. Despite the drama’s difficult subject matter, the Oscar-nominee said the script (based on a true story) was simply something she couldn’t get out of her head. It also meant a lot that the role reminded Jolie of her mother. (Marcheline Bertrand died in early 2007.)

After the jump, you can see that interview along with discussions with director Clint Eastwood, co-star Amy Ryan and producer Brian Grazer.

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Scorcese and De Niro Reunite for Hoffa Project

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Categories: Paramount, Adaptation, Drama, Casting, Celeb News, Scripts, Upcoming Releases

Paramount Pictures has just announced that Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese will be reteaming for another mob-related project. I Hear You Paint Houses, which is based on Charles Brandt book, will be their first collaboration since 1995’s Casino. The frequent partners have also worked together on such classics as Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Casino and Cape Fear.

In Houses, De Niro will play Frank “the Irishman” Sheeran, a man who reportedly helped kill Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa. Sheeran, who passed away in 2003, admitted being involved in this murder (and a string of other contract hits) to Brandt prior to his death.

Writer Steven Zaillian - the man behind Schindler’s List, Gangs of New York and American Gangster - has been tasked with adapting the screenplay.

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Preview Filth and Wisdom: Madonna’s Directorial Debut

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Categories: IFC Films, Drama, Comedy, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

Although Madonna is currently in the middle of her Sticky & Sweet Tour, the overactive 50-year-old is weeks away from launching her directorial debut.

Filth and Wisdom - also co-written and produced by the singer - was filmed on location in London last year. The movie, which has received mixed reviews since premiering at the Berlin Film Festival, focuses on three flatmates who “must delve into mischievous and naughty behavior in pursuit of bigger and brighter futures.”

Filth - starring Eugene Hütz, Holly Weston and Vicky McClure - opens in limited release starting October 17.

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In Theaters This Weekend: October 3, 2008

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Disney, MGM, Miramax, Sony, Universal, Adaptation, Adventure, Documentary, Drama, Independent, Religious, Romance, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists, New Releases

Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:

• An American Carol (PG-13): starring Kevin Farley, Kelsey Grammer, Jon Voight (directed by David Zucker)
• Beverly Hills Chihuahua (PG): starring Piper Perabo, Manolo Cardona, Jamie Lee Curtis (directed by Raja Gosnell)
• Blindness (R): starring Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Gael Garcia Bernal (directed by Fernando Meirelles)
• Flash of Genius (PG-13): starring Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney (directed by Marc Abraham)

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TCM to Air Paul Newman Marathon

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Categories: Classics, Drama, Celeb News, Home Entertainment, Obituaries

In honor of Paul Newman’s recent passing, Turner Classic Movies will devote an entire day of programming to the Oscar winner.

Here are the films scheduled to air on Sunday, October 12:

• 6:00 AM: The Rack (1956)
• 8:00 AM: Until They Sail (1957)
• 10:00 AM: Torn Curtain (1966)
• 12:15 PM: Exodus (1960)
• 3:45 PM: Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)
• 6:00 PM: Hud (1963)
• 8:00 PM: Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
• 10:00 PM: Cool Hand Luke (1967)
• 12:15 AM: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
• 2:15 AM: Rachel, Rachel (1968)
• 4:00 AM: The Outrage (1964)

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Box Office Breakdown: Eagle Eye Soars to #1

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Categories: DreamWorks, FOCUS, Disney, MGM, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Warner Bros, Action, Animation, Drama, Family, Period, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists, New Releases

Despite mixed reviews for his latest film, Shia LaBeouf once again proved he has box office appeal. Eagle Eye, a film from Disturbia‘s D.J. Caruso, earned $29.2 million over the past three days and the #1 spot. Even a Friday night presidential debate couldn’t stop the thriller from putting nearly $16 million between itself and Nights in Rodanthe, this weekend’s #2. Although Nights - the third pairing for Diane Lane and Richard Gere - took in $13.4 million, the romantic drama did almost $1 million less than 2002’s Unfaithful.

Fireproof - a faith-based film starring Kirk Cameron - surprised many with its 4th place finish. Although it was only available in 839 theaters, the movie had an impressive $8111 per screen average. Meanwhile, two films outside the Top Ten boasted averages over the $10,000 mark. The Duchess (ranked #13) pulled in $10,238 per theater while Ed Harris’ Appaloosa (#35) did slightly better with $10,469.

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