Trailer for The Day The Earth Stood Still

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: 20th Century Fox, Science Fiction, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

In The Day the Earth Stood Still, Keanu Reeves stars as Klaatu, a humanoid alien who arrives on Earth with a robot companion.  The two have a warning to deliver to the world’s leaders.

Those familiar with the 1951 original should know this remake will come with a slightly different message. In an interview with MTV, Reeves said, “The version I was just working on, instead of being man against man, it’s more about man against nature. My Klaatu says that if the Earth dies, you die. If you die, the earth survives. I’m a friend to the earth.”

Earth - also starring Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith and Jon Hamm - lands in theaters on December 12.

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AFI’s 10 Top 10

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Animation, Drama, Family, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Lists

If you were busy watching the Boston Celtic dominate the Los Angeles Lakers last night, you probably missed CBS’ latest AFI special. For this year’s countdown, a jury of “over 1,500 leaders from the creative community” helped select the American Film Institute’s Top 10 Films in 10 different genres.

You can find the titles announced in yesterday’s 3-hour special after the jump.

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Several Star Trek Films Potentially on Tap

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Paramount, Adventure, Science Fiction, Sequels, Casting, Upcoming Releases

Although details about the future Star Trek film have been kept closely guarded, there is one thing we do now know:  the movie may eventually become one of three.

In an interview with MTV, actor Simon Pegg admitted that the decision to lock himself into the role as Scotty was something that initially worried him.

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Star Trek Movie Delayed Until Next Year

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Paramount, Drama, Science Fiction, Sequels, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

Well, it looks like we’re going to have to wait a little longer to beam anyone up.

Those who made it out to see Cloverfield in the past few weeks got a sneak peek at another J.J. Abrams production: Star Trek.  (If you haven’t seen the clip yet, you can view it after the jump.) Unfortunately, a major part of that trailer is now no longer true.

The highly-anticipated prequel/sequel was slated to be released ‘Christmas 2008’.  What it should have said was ‘December....Give Or Take a Few Months.’

According to Variety, the movie’s premiere will remain ‘under construction’ until May 8, 2009.

The film was simply part of a major reshuffling in Paramount’s calendar.  In most cases, a changed date usually signals bad news; that’s not the case with Trek.  In fact, the studio believes the movie will benefit from this shift.

Actors involved in the next installment include Tyler Perry, Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldana, Eric Bana, Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy. 

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Tyler Perry Joins ‘Star Trek’ Film

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Paramount, Science Fiction, Sequels, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases

Tyler Perry - the man behind Madea’s Family Reunion and Why Did I get Married? - will be assuming a much smaller role for his next project.

The writer/producer/actor will be taking someone else’s direction while starring in the upcoming Star Trek film.  (I believe this may be the first time he’s ever participated in something that didn’t have his name in the title.) Perry will join a continuously expanding cast that already includes Eric Bana, Winona Ryder, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, John Cho and Leonard Nimoy. 

If the movie adds one more star, I believe it will have officially reached Robert Altman proportions.

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Even More ‘Star Trek’ Casting News

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Paramount, Science Fiction, Sequels, Upcoming Releases

Earlier this week we reported some big casting news for the upcoming Star Trek film.  Actors John Cho and Simon Pegg were recently chosen for the roles of Sulu and Scotty, respectively.

Now we have word that two more actors have been lined up for the highly-anticipated Enterprise prequel.  Chris Pine, who was recently seen in Just My Luck, has snagged the role of James T. Kirk.  (Apparently you can find work after a Lindsay Lohan film.) Meanwhile, Karl Urban (The Bourne Supremacy) will be starring as Leonard “Bones” McCoy.

Production on the J.J. Abrams film should begin before the end of the year.

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Shaun of the Dead’s Simon Pegg Joins ‘Star Trek’ Film

Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Just last week we announced intriguing casting news for the upcoming Star Trek film:  Eric Bana as the film’s villian, Nero.  (I wonder if this was the part Russell Crowe was rumored for.) Now we have more news to whet your appetites.  Actor Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) is signed on to play Scotty; John Cho (Harold and Kumar) will take over the role of Sulu.  With the exception of James T. Kirk (an actor is supposedly being finalized), most of the characters have now been filled.  As a refresher:

• John Cho: Sulu
• Simon Pegg: Scotty
• Eric Bana: Nero
• Zoe Saldana (Haven): Uhura
• Anton Yelchin (Alpha Dog): Chekov
• Zachary Quinto (Heroes): young Spock
• Leonard Nimoy: Spock

Not much is known about the script, though it is believed the movie will depict the Enterprise’s early days.  Shooting for the J.J. Abrams film will begin in November.

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Review: Sunshine

Posted by Neil Estep
Categories: 20th Century Fox, Action, Adventure, Drama, Religious, Science Fiction, Thrillers, New Releases, Theatrical Reviews

The Alex Garland/Danny Boyle team is back with another harrowing look at humanity, it’s need for hope and willingness to sacrifice, both on a grand scale and within each of us.

The year is 2057.  The sun, the source of all life on Earth, is dying.  A spaceship called Icarus II is 60 million miles from the world, en route with a crew of eight scientists, physicists, and astronauts to set off a type of nuclear bomb in hopes of reigniting the dwindling star.  This group of experts represent the last hope for Earth and all of mankind, and their mission, like that of the first Icarus journey, is based on theoretical science in the face of unknown conditions — mere miles from the surface of the sun.

Visually stunning and intense beyond imagination, Sunshine reminds everyone of the insignificance humanity represents on a grand scale, while simultaneously inspiring us to fight for it.

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