Ben Foster Replaces Shia LaBeouf in ‘Orphans’
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Drama, Casting, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors,
Shia LaBeouf been replaced by Ben Foster in Orphans.
The Lawless actor was due to make his Broadway debut alongside Alec Baldwin in the production - which tells the tale of two orphaned brothers who grow to regard a gangster they attempt to kidnap as a father figure - but he parted ways with the show after a week of rehearsals, leading to Alpha Dog actor Ben taking over the role of Treat.
"We are delighted that Ben will join Alec Baldwin and Tom Sturridge when rehearsals commence at Orphans tomorrow morning. He is an extraordinarily gifted actor," producers Frederick Zollo and Robert Cole said today.
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Box Office Breakdown: The Rite Exorcises a Win
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Fox Searchlight, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Weinstein Company, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Biopics, Drama, Family, Horror, Period, Romance, Comedy, Sports, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists,
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 No Strings Attached 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.
The Mechanic, 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: July 13, 2010
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, FOCUS, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Documentary, Drama, Religious, Romance, Comedy, Thrillers, Home Entertainment, Lists, New Releases,
Here are some of the DVD and Blu-ray options available this Tuesday:
- 8: The Mormon Proposition: DVD
- Alpha Dog: Blu-ray
- Assault on Precinct 13: Blu-ray
- The Bounty Hunter: DVD, Blu-ray
- Chloe: DVD, Blu-ray
- The Greatest: DVD, Blu-ray
- Greenberg: DVD, Blu-ray
- In Bruges: Blu-ray
- Insomnia: Blu-ray
- Our Family Wedding: DVD, Blu-ray
- Saint John of Las Vegas: 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: May 18, 2010
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Lionsgate, New Line, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adventure, Biopics, Drama, Family, Foreign, Foreign Language, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Home Entertainment, Lists, New Releases,
Here are some of the DVD and Blu-ray options available this Tuesday:
- Apocalypse Now: Redux: DVD
- Carlito’s Way: Blu-ray
- Extraordinary Measures: DVD, Blu-ray
- The Girl on the Train: DVD
- Invictus: DVD, Blu-ray
- L.A. Story: DVD
- The Messenger: DVD, Blu-ray
- The New Daughter: DVD, Blu-ray
- Outlander: Blu-ray
- The Spy Next Door: DVD, Blu-ray
- Valentine’s Day: DVD, Blu-ray
- Walkabout: DVD, Blu-ray
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: January 19, 2010
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate, New Line, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Documentary, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Period, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Home Entertainment, Lists, New Releases,
Here are some of the DVD and Blu-ray options available this Tuesday:
- According to Greta: DVD, Blu-ray
- Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging: DVD
- Boogie Nights: Blu-ray
- Che: DVD, Blu-ray
- Gamer: DVD, Blu-ray
- The Invention of Lying: DVD, Blu-ray
- The Keeper: DVD
- Magnolia: Blu-ray
- No Greater Love: DVD
- No Impact Man: DVD
- Pandorum: DVD, Blu-ray
- Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball: DVD, Blu-ray
- Whiteout: DVD, Blu-ray
Make sure to also check out the TV-on-DVD options for this week.
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In Theaters This Weekend: November 13, 2009
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, FOCUS, IFC Films, Sony, Action, Animation, Biopics, Documentary, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Lists, New Releases,
Here are a few selections in theaters this weekend:
- 2012 (PG-13): starring John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor (directed by Roland Emmerich)
- Pirate Radio (R): starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans (directed by Richard Curtis)
- Dare* (R): starring Emmy Rossum, Zach Gilford, Ashleigh Springer (directed by Adam Salky)
- The End of Poverty?* (NR): starring Martin Sheen (directed by Philippe Diaz)
- Fantastic Mr. Fox* (PG): starring George Clooney, Jason Schwartzman, Meryl Streep (directed by Wes Anderson)
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Box Office Breakdown: Meatballs Rolls to Another Victory
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, FOCUS, Disney, Lionsgate, Sony, Touchstone, Universal, Warner Bros, Weinstein Company, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Documentary, Drama, Family, Horror, Independent, Music, Period, Remakes, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists,
Surrogates was no substitute for meatballs.
Despite competition from a Bruce Willis film, a music-based remake and a sci-fi horror entry, A Cloudy Chance of Meatballs remained the theatergoers’ order of choice for the second week in a row. The children’s book adaptation had Sony dining to the tune of $25 million—over $10 million more than the second place finisher.
Many thought Willis, who hasn’t had a major role since 2007’s Live Free or Die Hard, was on track to take first this weekend. Unfortunately, his
movie was considered a big letdown given its $15 million gross and $80 million budget. Meanwhile, Fame, a remake of the 1980 hit, had no one feeling like they wanted to live forever. The MGM feature only rung up $10 million for third place.
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In Theaters This Weekend: September 25, 2009
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: IFC Films, MGM, Miramax, Paramount, Sony, Touchstone, Biopics, Documentary, Drama, Horror, Musicals, Period, Political, Remakes, Science Fiction, Comedy, Lists, New Releases,
Here are a few selections in theaters this weekend:
- Fame (PG): starring Megan Mullally, Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth (directed by Kevin Tancharoen)
- Pandorum (R): starring Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet (directed by Christian Alvert)
- Surrogates (PG-13): starring Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike (directed by Jonathan Mostow)
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Review: 3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: Lionsgate, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Thrillers, New Releases, Upcoming Releases, Theatrical Reviews,
When struggling Arizona rancher Dan Evans (Christian Bale) sets out one morning to find his lost cattle, he happens upon a stagecoach robbery and a gang of thieves led by infamous outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe). In need of money, Evans volunteers to help capture Wade in a nearby town, escort him to a railroad stop, and put him on the “3:10 to Yuma”, a train that takes prisoners to trial. There’s only one problem: Wade’s gang is looking for their boss, and they’ll kill anyone who gets in the way. 3:10 to Yuma is based on the classic 1957 western of the same name.
I had a chance to see the film a week early (thanks, Warren Report); here is an in-depth review of the action-packed western.
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