New Eagle Eye Trailer Released

Posted by Kathleen Kane
Categories: DreamWorks, Action, Mystery, Political, Thrillers, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

Whether it is the amazing teaser trailer, the fact that Spielberg is attached, or simply Shia LaBeouf, Eagle Eye has caught the attention of all sorts of film fans.

Adding more of a peek into Michelle Monaghan’s character, the trailer has gotten me even more pumped about the upcoming film. Director D.J. Caruso and LaBeouf did it once with Disturbia—who says that they can’t do it again this September?

Rosario Dawson, Michael Chiklis, and Billy Bob Thornton also star in the film.

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My Fair Lady: One Remake Over the Line?

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Adaptation, Musicals, Casting

There is a certain merit in re-introducing young generations to the classics, in keeping with the times and re-inventing the old to make it seem young and fresh again. But at some point, some where, is there a line which can be crossed? Are some things not already so perfect, so pristine and so well-done that they manage to stand the test of time? Aren’t there some things which no one could possibly ever re-create? It’s true the Sistine Chapel has looked the exact same way since 1512...yet no one could really consider re-vamping this most famous ceiling so that it has a much more modern appeal. Buckingham Palace famously houses a queen, and yet no major changes have been made to this edifice in her entire eighty-two year lifespan. Some things are made to stand alone. Just don’t try telling that to Hollywood...or lazy scriptwriters. 

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Keira Knightley Signs on to Fair Lady Remake

Posted by Kathleen Kane
Categories: Classics, Family, Music, Musicals, Period, Romance, Casting, Filmmaking, Upcoming Releases

Sexy, sophisticated Atonement star Keira Knightley has already began attending singing lessons to prepare for her role in the upcoming My Fair Lady remake.

Producers Sir Cameron Mackintosh and Duncan Kenworthy (Notting Hill, Love Actually) are more than excited over Knightley inking the deal, as she was their ideal actress for Audrey Hepburn’s famous role. The pair are crossing their fingers to get their other ideal actor, Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis, on board to play opposite of Knightley. While the thought of the There Will Be Blood star taking on a musical role sounds unheard of, the fact that he currently is considering a movie version of Nine with Nicole Kidman says otherwise. That would be an adorable pairing, no?

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In Theaters This Weekend (5/23)

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Paramount, Sony, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Period, Sequels, Comedy, Lists, New Releases

Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:

• Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (PG-13): starring Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett (directed by Steven Spielberg)
• The Children of Huang Shi* (R): starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-Fat (directed by Roger Spottiswoode)
• Postal* (R): starring Zack Ward, Dave Foley, JK Simmons (directed by Uwe Boll)
• War, Inc.* (R): starring John Cusack, Hilary Duff, Joan Cusack (directed by Joshua Seftel)

*limited and/or gradual release

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Mixed Reviews for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Paramount, Action, Adventure, Sequels, Upcoming Releases

The U.S. premiere of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is still 3 days away, but an audience at Cannes got its first glimpse yesterday.  Here’s a sampling of the reviews being posted by critics today:

• Associated Press:  “Except for the opening — which literally starts the film off with a bang — and a couple of dazzling chase sequences, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is about as unfocused and meandering as the title itself.”


• Entertainment Weekly:  “There’s joy and a middle-aged playfulness to the best of Steven Spielberg’s unlikely sequel. And I mean that as a full compliment: All the movieman’s themes are here, his interests, obsessions, trademark strengths as a cinematic storyteller, and Spielbergian ‘tells,’ too, with hubcap and sideview mirror reflections dating back over 35 years to Duel.”

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Trailer

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Paramount, Action, Adventure, Sequels, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

Here it is - the brand new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull:

If you need to see it on the big screen, purchase tickets to a showing of The Spiderwick Chronicles.

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‘Indiana Jones’ Trailer Coming to Theaters

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Paramount, Action, Adventure, Sequels, Upcoming Releases

If you’ve lacking plans for your Valentine’s Day, consider taking your honey out to a showing of The Spiderwick Chronicles.  Not only will you catch Freddie Highmore in yet another high-profile child role, you’ll get an added bonus: a glimpse of the next Indiana Jones film.

The trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will be the first teaser we’ve seen for the series in approximately 19 years.  The Feb. 14th debut will kick off the three-month countdown to the film’s debut on May 22nd.

Karen Allen, Cate Blanchett and Shia LeBeouf will all join Harrison Ford for the latest outing.

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This Week on HD DVD and Blu-ray: October 9, 2007

Posted by Neil Estep
Categories: 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks, MGM, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Animation, Classics, Drama, Family, Horror, Independent, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Home Entertainment, Lists, New Releases, Upcoming Releases

The war between Blu-ray and HD DVD rages on, but this week the battle looks particularly one-sided.

HD DVD has only one exclusive release this Tuesday (and not even a very good one), which can’t counter-balance the nine exclusive Blu-ray titles.  Now, one could see this as merely a slow week for the format’s proponents—Universal has the one title, and Paramount has zilch—or maybe Fox, Sony and MGM have simply realized that the holidays are fast approaching, and that … well, this is a war! Whatever the case, HD DVD loyalists will find little to drool over this week. As for the Blu-ray fans, they’ll find three day-and-date releases plus a high-def 28 Days Later to supplement its impressive new-release sequel.

Have a look at this week’s HD releases after the jump.

Check out this week’s standard-definition releases,
or take a look at the TV-on-DVD titles.

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This Week on DVD: October 9, 2007

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: 20th Century Fox, IFC Films, Sony, Universal, Action, Animation, Drama, Family, Independent, Science Fiction, Comedy, Home Entertainment, Lists, New Releases

• 28 Weeks Later:  starring Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne
• Evan Almighty:  starring Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman
• Poltergeist (25th Anniversary Edition):  starring Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams
• Reign Over Me:  starring Don Cheadle, Adam Sandler
• Rise: Blood Hunter:  starring Lucy Liu, Robert Forster
• Surf’s Up:  starring Shia LeBeouf, Jeff Bridges
• Twilight Zone: The Movie:  starring Dan Aykroyd, John Lithgow
• You Kill Me:  starring Ben Kingsley, Tea Leoni

Click here to see the TV-On-DVD options for this week.
Click here to see the new titles released on HD DVD and Blu-Ray.

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Target Date For ‘Transformers’ Sequel

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

I believe this is what you call putting the cart before the horse..

Although no director, producer or star have yet been confirmed for the project, a target date has already been set for a Transformers sequel.  While Michael Bay and Shia LeBeouf are expected to return, Steven Spielberg’s participation is currently up in the air.  An ongoing dispute between Spielberg’s Dreamworks and its parent company, Paramount, could unfortunately put a wrench in everyone’s plans.  But it’s hoped production can at least begin before a possible Actors Guild strike next year.

If all things go as planned, expect to see the film on June 26th...2009.

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