Getting Into Character: Shia LaBeouf’s Suited Up for Wall Street

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Drama, Sequels, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases

When he’s not searching for crystal skulls, running from large robots or flipping his own vehicle, Shia LaBeouf can clean up quite nicely.

In Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps, Shia’s character (Jacob Moore) is a Wall Street trader engaged to Winnie Gekko (Carey Mulligan), the estranged daughter of Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas). Jacob finds himself helping the recently-jailed Gekko repair his family situation in exchange for help with a hedge fund manager (Josh Brolin).

The film - also starring Frank Langella and Susan Sarandon - opens April 23.

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Getting Into Character: The Men of The A-Team

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Action, Adaptation, Casting, Upcoming Releases

We’ve already seen the legs of The A-Team, so now let’s check out Face the faces.

If you laughed when you initially heard about a big screen adaptation of the show, you weren’t the only one. Liam Neeson - who looks an awful lot like George Peppard did - also thought it was a joke.

“When my agent said, A-Team, I said, ‘oh, please,’” the Oscar nominee told EW. So what finally got him on board? The script. “Some of these films can be so empty and bland, but this was riveting. Clearly a lot of thought had gone into it and it had a wonderful camaraderie between the guys,” the new Col. John “Hannibal” Smith stated.

The A-Team - also starring Bradley Cooper (Lt. Templeton “Faceman” Peck), Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (Sgt. Bosco “B.A.” Baracus) and Sharlto Copley (Capt. “Howling Mad” Murdock) - opens June 11, 2010.

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Getting Into Character: Miley Cyrus as Kim Cattrall’s Double

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: New Line, Warner Bros, Romance, Sequels, Comedy, Casting, Celebrity Gossip, Upcoming Releases

For some reason, this red carpet fashion mishap didn’t look as bad when it happened to Shakira and Pink.

Although this picture stirs up many questions (Does Britney Spears know someone stole her boots? Why is Miley Cyrus wearing a spiked collar? Will Kim Cattrall eat Hannah Montana alive?), there is one thing we do know: neither star should be wearing that ensemble.

So what will happen when these two ladies wind up at the same function with the same look? Find out when Sex and the City 2 opens on May 28.

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Getting Into Character: Emily Blunt as Queen Victoria

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Biopics, Drama, Period, Romance, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases

From bowing down to the royal editor Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, newly engaged Emily Blunt will now reign over England as a young Queen Victoria in the upcoming film, The Young Victoria.

The period biopic will focus on Victoria’s first ruling years, as well as her torrid relationship with Prince Albert, portrayed by Rupert Friend. Paul Bettany and Miranda Richardson also star.

Directed by newcomer Jean-Marc Vallée, the film is scheduled for limited release in the states on December 18th.

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Getting Into Character: Jessica Biel is Part of the A-Team

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Action, Adaptation, Casting, Upcoming Releases

Jessica Biel‘s got legs, and she knows how to use them.

For next year’s release of The A-Team, the Easy Virtue star will play Amy Allen, an ex-flame of Lt. Templeton “Faceman” Peck (Bradley Cooper). Biel’s character is also an Army general - huh? - who is trying to track down the team. (How very Ocean’s Twelve of her.)

Others involved in the Fox production include actors Liam Neeson (Col. John “Hannibal” Smith), Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (Sgt. Bosco “B.A.” Baracus) and District 9‘s Sharlto Copley (Capt. “Howling Mad” Murdock).

The A-Team will premiere on June 11, 2010.

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Getting Into Character: Jay Chou as The Green Hornet’s Kato

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Columbia Pictures, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Upcoming Releases

Take note: this could be what Halloween costumes look like next year.

The Green Hornet’s release date may have been pushed back to December 17, 2010, but production on the film is already underway.

The Michel Gondry project features Seth Rogen as Britt Reid, the crime-fighting newspaper publisher who first debuted in the 1930’s radio program. Meanwhile, Jay Chou (seen above) plays Kato, the sidekick role made famous by Bruce Lee in the 60’s. Nicolas Cage and Cameron Diaz co-star.

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Getting Into Character: Forte and Wiig in MacGruber

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Universal, Adaptation, Comedy, Upcoming Releases, Videos

Can MacGruber find a way to survive when he’s given more than 10 seconds to try?

In the big screen version of the popular Saturday Night Live sketch (you can see some clips after the jump), Will Forte and Kristen Wiig reprise the characters who are always moments away from death. The movie, which is currently filming in New Mexico, is separate from a MacGyver adaptation that New Line is reportedly putting together.

Ryan Phillippe and Val Kilmer are also on board the Lorne Michaels-produced version. MacGruber is scheduled for a April 16, 2010 release.

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Getting into Character: Jake Gyllenhaal as Prince of Persia

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Upcoming Releases

Thanks to Jarhead, we already know what Jake Gyllenhaal looks like with a shaved head. (Answer: Hot.) But is he manly enough to pull off the shoulder-length look? (Be sure to also check out the new poster after the jump.)

In Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the actor plays Dastan, a prince on a quest to find an enchanted dagger. Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) stars as the feisty princess who reluctantly helps him with the mission while Ben Kingsley takes on the villainous role of Nizam. The fantasy adventure is based off the popular video game that was released in 1989.

Persia unfolds in theaters on May 28, 2010.

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Getting into Character: Christian Bale Preps for The Fighter

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Sports, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Upcoming Releases

As we all know, Christian Bale is passionate about his work. Whether he’s yelling at his director of photography or physically getting into character, he puts 100% into it.

To date, Bale’s body has seen its ups (Terminator, Dark Knight, American Psycho) and downs (The Machinist, Rescue Dawn). His role in The Fighter would fall in the latter category.

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Getting Into Character: Kristen Stewart Rocks It Out as Joan Jett

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Biopics, Musicals, Period, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases

And you thought Robert Pattinson’s hair was shaggy.

For her next film, Twilight‘s Kristen Stewart will be steering away from vampire fantasy for a little rock ‘n roll reality. In The Runaways, the 19-year-old will channel Joan Jett, a former member of the ‘70s band of the same name. Stewart’s New Moon co-star, Dakota Fanning, will join her as Cherie Currie, the female group’s lead singer.

No release date has yet been announced for the biopic.

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