Sequel News: The Hobbit, Wimpy Kid and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, Disney, New Line, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Family, Horror, Remakes, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Casting, Celeb News, Filmmaking, Rumors, Scripts, Technology, Upcoming Releases,
The Hobbit: Guillermo Del Toro’s exit from The Hobbit doesn’t necessarily mean an end for the prequels. Lord of the Rings’ Peter Jackson is now in talks to serve as both producer and director. It’s still hoped the two films can be released in 2012 and 2013.
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In Theaters This Weekend: March 20, 2009
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: DreamWorks, FOCUS, Magnolia, Universal, Documentary, Drama, Foreign, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases,
Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:
- Duplicity (PG-13): starring Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti (directed by Tony Gilroy)
- I Love You, Man (R): starring Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones (directed by John Hamburg)
- Knowing (PG-13): starring Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury (directed by Alex Proyas)
- Hearts & Minds* (R): starring Daniel Ellsberg, General William Westmoreland, Clark Clifford (directed by Peter Davis)
- The Great Buck Howard* (PG): starring John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt (directed by Sean McGinley)
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First Look: Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck in State of Play
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Universal, Drama, Political, Thrillers, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
In State of Play, Russell Crowe stars as an investigative reporter (Cal McCaffrey) who is tasked with covering the murder of a congressman’s mistress. Ben Affleck plays Stephen Collins, the U.S. Congressman who also has old ties to McCaffrey. The movie which once had Brad Pitt and Edward Norton in the two lead roles was directed by Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland).
Matthew Michael Carnahan (Lions for Lambs), Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton), Billy Ray (Breach) and Paul Abbott (the writer of the original BBC series) all share writing credits on the big-screen adaptation.
State of Play - also starring Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren and Jason Bateman - opens April 17, 2009.
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2008 Academy Award Nominations
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Picturehouse, DreamWorks, FOCUS, Disney, Fox Searchlight, MGM, Miramax, Lionsgate, Picturehouse, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Warner Independant Films, Weinstein Company, Action, Adaptation, Animation, Drama, Family, Foreign, Independent, Period, Political, Romance, Comedy, Awards, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Lists,
The nominations for the 80th Annual Academy Awards were announced bright and early Tuesday morning from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Assuming the ceremony goes on as scheduled, you can see the live broadcast Sunday, February 24th on ABC.
Notable additions/omissions from today’s announcement:
- Based on the major categories alone, it looks like Michael Clayton may be the frontrunner. It received six nominations.
- Aside from one nod each in the Best Supporting Actor category, both Into the Wild and Charlie Wilson’s War were virtually shut out from the top prizes.
- Sweeney Todd - winner for Best Comedy/Musical at the Golden Globes - was shut out for Best Picture. Johnny Depp’s nom was the only major accolade for the film.
- A much-deserving Amy Adams did not receive a nom nor did her film, Enchanted.
- Atonement - the movie with the most nominations at the Globes - only received 3 in the major areas. The two main stars (Knightley, McAvoy) were also shut out.
- Cate Blanchett earned two nominations this year (Elizabeth: The Golden Age, I’m Not There).
- Angelina Jolie was not recognized for her heartbreaking performance in A Mighty Heart.
- And last but not least, great news for (my personal) standouts this year: Ellen Page (Juno), Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises) and screenwriter Click to continue reading 2008 Academy Award Nominations
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In Theaters This Weekend (10/12)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Magnolia, MGM, Lionsgate, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Yari Film Group Releasing, Documentary, Drama, Foreign, Period, Comedy, Sports, Lists, New Releases,
Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:
- Elizabeth: The Golden Age (PG-13): starring Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush (directed by Shekhar Kapur)
- The Final Season (PG): starring Sean Astin, Larry Miller (directed by David Mickey Evans)
- Michael Clayton (R): starring George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson (directed by Tony Gilroy)
- We Own The Night (R): starring Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg (directed by James Gray)
- Why Did I Get Married? (PG-13): starring Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson (directed by Tyler Perry)
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In Theaters This Weekend (10/5)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks, Paramount, Sony, Yari Film Group Releasing, Drama, Independent, Musicals, Romance, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases,
- Feel the Noise (PG-13): starring Omarion Grandberry, Zulay Henao (directed by Alejandro Chomski)
- The Heartbreak Kid (R): starring Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan (directed by Peter Farrelly & Bobby Farrelly)
- The Seeker (PG): starring Ian McShane, Gregory Smith (directed by David L. Cunningham)
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