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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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Sequel News: 30 Days of Night, Mad Max and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Action, Adaptation, Drama, Horror, Musicals, Sequels, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases


30 Days of Night: Cold-loving bloodsuckers have just been granted a lengthier stay. Principal photography on 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, a sequel to the 2007 horror film, is already underway. The movie, which will be directed by Ben Ketai, will center on vampire hunters searching for a queen (Mia Kirshner). Diora Baird, Harold Perrineau, Kiele Sanchez and Rhys Coiro all co-star.

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Sequel News: Sherlock Holmes, Silent Hill and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Columbia Pictures, Paramount, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Horror, Period, Science Fiction, Sequels, Thrillers, Casting, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors, Scripts, Upcoming Releases


Sherlock Holmes: Are you looking forward to seeing Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law in Sherlock Holmes? Are you already convinced the movie deserves a sequel? Although we still have to wait until Christmas to unwrap the Guy Ritchie film, Warner Bros. is already prepping for a follow-up…and word has it, Brad Pitt may be involved. Writers Kieran and Michele Mulroney (Justice League: Mortal) will most likely be tasked with writing the second installment, which may feature the Inglourious Basterds star as Moriarty, Holmes’ nemesis. (Rumor has it Pitt even makes an appearance in December’s outing.) No other names have yet been attached to the project.

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In Theaters This Weekend: September 18, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, IFC Films, Magnolia, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Adaptation, Animation, Biopics, Documentary, Drama, Family, Foreign, Horror, Period, Religious, Romance, Comedy, Sports, Lists, New Releases

Matt Damon in The Informant

Here are a few selections in theaters this weekend:

  • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG): starring Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Andy Samberg (directed by Chris Miller, Phil Lord)
  • The Informant! (R): starring Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale (directed by Steven Soderbergh)
  • Jennifer’s Body (R): starring Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody (directed by Karyn Kusama)
  • Love Happens (PG-13): starring Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Dan Fogler (directed by Brandon Camp)

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This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: September 1, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Action, Biopics, Drama, Foreign, Foreign Language, Period, Sports, Thrillers, Home Entertainment, Lists

State of PlayHere are some of the options available this Tuesday:

  • Braveheart: Blu-ray
  • Bring It On: Fight to the Finish: DVD, Blu-ray
  • The Girl Next Door: Blu-ray
  • Gladiator: Blu-ray
  • High Crimes: Blu-ray
  • M*A*S*H: Blu-ray
  • Monster: Blu-ray
  • Sin Nombre: DVD
  • State of Play: DVD, Blu-ray
  • Sugar: DVD, Blu-ray
  • Tennessee: 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: March 10, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Miramax, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Action, Animation, Drama, Family, Foreign, Music, Period, Sequels, Comedy, Home Entertainment

Here are some of the options available this Tuesday:

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Will Smith: Sequels Soon?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Action, Adventure, Sequels, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors, Upcoming Releases

Will SmithPerez Hilton is reporting that fans will enjoy a few follow-ups to his former hits. In recent years, the actor has turned into one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars - and his resume can prove it. The leading man has rarely been out of theaters for more than a few weeks at a time, appearing in dramas, comedies, even action flicks without pause.

But which of his former hits is true sequel material?

According to Hilton, Hancock and I Am Legend will both make a triumphant return to the theaters for new installments to the tales. A source quoted as being an “insider” says that Smith is already locked in for another superhero tale in Hancock, but still hasn’t signed on to the project.

As to , the new movie which actually be a prequel that shows “the fall of the last great American city.” One can only assume he means New York, the setting of the first flick.

All of this isn’t completely unfounded rumor, either. Smith’s rep has confirmed at least this much: “there have been talks about both of these projects.”

Which means we can expect new Smith sequels sometime in 2010.

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Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron to Play Married Couple in The Danish Girl

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Adaptation, Independent, Period, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases

Nicole KidmanCharlize Theron

Oscar-winning actresses and Charlize Theron will soon be giving the Academy a lot to talk about.

In The Danish Girl, the women will join forces to play a married couple from the 1920’s. Kidman, will take on the role of Einar Wegener, a Danish man who eventually became the world’s first post-op transsexual. Theron would star as Greta Wegener, Einar’s wife.

The screenplay, which was adapted David Ebershoff’s best-selling book, is based on the real-life story of two artists who fooled the public with their popular art. Although Greta typically painted females, Einar filled in for her one of her absent models one day. This event led to Einar’s later adoption of women’s clothing…and a woman’s body.

No release date has yet been announced for the indie film.

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Casting Corner: Cloris Leachman, Jack Black, Sly Stallone and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Period, Romance, Comedy, Thrillers, Celeb News, Rumors, Upcoming Releases

Cloris LeachmanJack Black

Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:

Cloris Leachman: She may not have won a mirror-ball trophy, but she was able to snag something even bigger. Oscar-winner Cloris Leachman was recently added to Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds (formerly spelled Inglorious Bastards) cast. The 82-year-old will cameo as Mrs. Himmelstein, an elderly Jewish woman who inspires Eli Roth’s character to seek vengeance. The WWII movie already has Brad Pitt, Mike Myers, Diane Kruger and B.J. Novak in its lineup.

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In Theaters This Weekend: September 19, 2008

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: DreamWorks, IFC Films, Magnolia, MGM, Miramax, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Animation, Documentary, Drama, Family, Foreign, Foreign Language, Period, Romance, Comedy, Sports, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases

Igor

Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:

Box Office Breakdown: Batman Smokes Pineapple Express

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, New Line, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Musicals, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers

Pineapple Express

’ strong open last week made number crunchers wonder: Would this be the week Batman was finally taken down? Unfortunately, breaking the record for ‘Any Wednesday in August’ doesn’t necessarily mean a movie will succeed on Friday or Saturday or Sunday. And despite Pineapple‘s promising start (the movie grossed $12.1 million on its first day), the comedy found itself smoked by the Caped Crusader.

‘s recent $26 million take has now pushed the film past $441 million. When the sequel passes Star Wars’ $461 million (which should happen shortly), it will become the #2 film of all time. By staying on top for the fourth weekend in a row, Knight has also accomplished something that hasn’t been done since 2003’s Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.

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