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Veronica Santiago and Neil Estep review Hairspray, Chuck & Larry, and Premonition in this episode of FilmCrunch.
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Helen Mirren to Play Hitchcock’s Wife?

Helen Mirren Alma Reville

Dame Helen Mirren is set to play Alfred Hitchcock's wife in a new biopic.

The Arthur actress looks likely to join the cast of Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho as Alma Reville alongside Sir Anthony Hopkins, who has been attached to play the legendary filmmaker for around a year, though insiders told the Hollywood Reporter that negotiations are still in the early stages.

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Box Office Breakdown: The Rite Exorcises a Win

The Rite

may not currently be up for an Oscar, but it does have an Oscar winner – and a box office win.

Anthony Hopkins’ first wide release since The Wolfman cut from its top spot this past weekend. The film, which debuted during (another) East Coast weather event, managed to shovel up $14.8 million in ticket sales.

, featuring action star Jason Statham, also found a place in the Top Ten. The film – a remake of a Charles Bronson movie – opened in third place with $11.4 million.

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This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: October 12, 2010

How to Train Your Dragon DVDHere are some of the options available this Tuesday:

  • Arn: The Knight Templar: DVD, Blu-ray
  • The Darjeeling Limited (Criterion Collection): DVD, Blu-ray
  • The Hangover (Extreme Edition): DVD, Blu-ray
  • How to Train Your Dragon: DVD/Blu-ray Combo
  • I Am Love: DVD, Blu-ray
  • Jonah Hex: DVD/Blu-ray Combo
  • Leaves of Grass: DVD, Blu-ray
  • The Magician (Criterion Collection): DVD, Blu-ray
  • Red Dragon: Blu-ray
  • Sex and Lucia: Blu-ray
  • Three Kings: Blu-ray

Make sure to also check out the TV-on-DVD options for this week.

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In Theaters This Weekend: September 24, 2010


Here are a few selections in theaters this weekend:

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This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: August 17, 2010

The Last Song DVDHere are some of the options available this Tuesday:

  • Black Orpheus: DVD, Blu-ray
  • Cemetery Junction: DVD, Blu-ray
  • The City of Your Final Destination: DVD, Blu-ray
  • The Conversation: DVD
  • Dead Man Running: DVD, Blu-ray
  • Furry Vengeance: DVD, Blu-ray
  • The Good, The Bad. The Weird: DVD, Blu-ray
  • The Last Song: DVD, Blu-ray
  • L’enfance Nue: DVD
  • Nanny McPhee: Blu-ray
  • Orlando (Special Edition): DVD

Make sure to also check out the TV-on-DVD options for this week.

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This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: June 1, 2010

Here are some of the options available this Tuesday:

Alice in Wonderland DVD

  • Absolute Power: DVD, Blu-ray
  • Alice in Wonderland: DVD, Blu-ray
  • Any Which Way You Can: DVD
  • Bad Boys: Blu-ray
  • The Beguiled: DVD
  • The Bridges of Madison County: DVD
  • Crossing Over: Blu-ray
  • Every Which Way But Loose: DVD, Blu-ray
  • Fierce Creatures: DVD
  • The Gauntlet: DVD, Blu-ray
  • Gotcha!: DVD
  • Grace of My Heart: DVD
  • Hard to Hold: DVD
  • Havana: DVD
  • Heartbreak Ridge: DVD, Blu-ray
  • Kuffs: DVD
  • The Man with No Name (Trilogy): Blu-ray

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Anthony Hopkins Set for Arabian Nights

Anthony HopkinsSir is set to play a villainous sorcerer in Chuck Russell’s Arabian Nights.

The screen legend is apparently in the final stages of negotiations to portray sorcerer Pharotu in the upcoming period epic, which follows a young commander who teams up with Sinbad, Ali Baba and a Genie when his king is murdered. is due to play the young leader as the group battle to rescue his queen, Scheherazade.

However, the movie will see Anthony’s evil alter-ego kill Sinbad’s mermaid lover and search for more magic and power of his own. Shooting on the movie is expected to start at the end of the summer. Production will be overseen by Bill Johnson from Inferno and Mark Ciardi and Gordon Gray from Mayhem Pictures. The storyline has been penned by director Chuck and Barry P. Ambrose.

It will be the second action thriller for 72-year-old Anthony, who next year will be seen in Kenneth Branagh’s Thor - which is based on the comic book series.


This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: May 11, 2010

DaybreakersHere are some of the options today:

  • Daybreakers: DVD, Blu-ray
  • The Edge: Blu-ray
  • Edge of Darkness: DVD, Blu-ray
  • Hang ‘Em High: Blu-ray
  • High Anxiety: Blu-ray
  • History of the World: Part I: Blu-ray
  • The Karate Kid: Blu-ray
  • The Karate Kid II: Blu-ray
  • Legion: DVD, Blu-ray
  • M: Blu-ray
  • The Magnificent Seven (Collection): Blu-ray
  • The Man in the Iron Mask: Blu-ray

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In Theaters This Weekend: April 16, 2010


Here are a few selections in theaters this weekend:

  • Death at a Funeral (R): starring Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan (directed by Neil LaBute)
  • Kick-Ass (R): starring Nicolas Cage, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Clark Duke (directed by Matthew Vaughn)
  • The City of Your Final Destination* (PG-13): starring Anthony Hopkins, Laura Linney, Charlotte Gainsbourg (directed by James Ivory)
  • Exit Through the Gift Shop* (R): starring Banksy (directed by Banksy)
  • Handsome Harry* (NR): starring Jamey Sheridan, Steve Buscemi, Mariann Mayberry (directed by Bette Gordon)

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Box Office Breakdown: Cop Out Misses Out

Cop Out

When is a second place finish considered good news? When it’s the biggest debut you’ve had in your career.

Despite recently being kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight and losing out to Shutter Island, Kevin Smith still has something to smile about. His latest directorial project, , opened to $18.2 million over the weekend. That figure surpasses his previous best of $11.1 million for 2001’s Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.

And while Bruce Willis has clearly seen better days, he hasn’t in some time. Fortunately, his comedic partnership with Tracy Morgan raised over $3 million more than his last major outing, Surrogates, did last September.

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