FilmCrunch 067: Hairspray, Chuck & Larry, Premonition reviewed
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: MGM, New Line, Universal, Adaptation, Drama, Musicals, Period, Science Fiction, Comedy, Thrillers, DVD Reviews, Full Episodes, Theatrical Reviews, Videocasts,
In this episode of FilmCrunch, Veronica Santiago and Neil Estep review Hairspray, along with the DVD release of Premonition. Neil also hits us with a 60 second review of I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. All that, plus your typical dose of hilarity, in this episode.
Now we want to hear from you - hit the forums and let us know what you think, what you want us to watch next, and any other recommendations you have for the show.
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Toshiba Stops HD DVD Production
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Picturehouse, Universal, Corporate Shakeups, Home Entertainment, Technology,
It’s official. HD DVD is DOA.
Toshiba finally announced Tuesday what had been rumored for days—it is pulling out of the high-definition market. Although the HD DVD system preceded Sony’s product, Blu-ray sales have steadily outpaced its competitor.
In the past few months, major studios have aligned themselves with the Sony brand. Even though Paramount and Universal continued to offer their titles on HD DVD, it was clear the Toshiba format was being crippled.
Recent decisions made by Wal-Mart and Netflix helped drive a nail into the HD DVD coffin. The companies announced they would no longer be making the high-def option available to its customers.
Shipments of the Toshiba systems will wrap up by March.
Hollywood Reporter
Will Depp, Farrell and Law Fill in for Ledger?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Adventure, Independent, Casting, Obituaries, Rumors, Upcoming Releases,
A few weeks ago, we said there was a chance Heath Ledger’s last project might still go forward. Director Terry Gilliam - who also worked with Ledger on 2005’s The Brothers Grimm - was doing his best to rework the uncompleted film.
Now a new report claims that Heath (and Terry) may be getting a little help from a group of friends. According to Ain’t It Cool News, Jude Law, Colin Farrell and Johnny Depp will all be helping to fill the gaps in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
Parnassus revolves around a theater troupe and their magical mirror. Audiences members are magically taken through the mirror to have their imaginations explored.
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Ain’t It Cool News
Fanning Sisters Drop Out of Co-Starring Roles
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Adaptation, Drama, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Upcoming Releases,
Dakota Fanning has dropped out of the film project My Sister’s Keeper, a movie which would have united Dakota and her little sister, Elle, in film for the first time. The elder Fanning passed on the film because the role called for her to shave her hair, so Elle quickly backed out as well.
Never fear - there are plenty of child actresses around. Er, maybe just one - Abigail Breslin. The Definitely, Maybe star (who is suddenly all over the place) will now take over for Elle Fanning while Sofia Vassilieva (from Medium) will fill in for Dakota.
Production will begin in March, barring any future major casting changes.
MSNBC
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.
Kathleen Turner Talks About Nic Cage Lawsuit
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Sony, Drama, Comedy, Celeb News, Celebrity Controversy,
Although they survived a tumultuous relationship in Peggy Sue Got Married, Nicolas Cage and Kathleen Turner may now be heading to court. The Ghost Rider star has just filed a defamation and libel case in London’s High Court based on statements his former co-star has made.
In Turner’s new autobiography, Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on My Life, Love, and Leading Roles, the actress alleges Cage had problems with theft and drinking during the production of their 1986 movie. In the book, she states:
“He caused so many problems. He was arrested twice for drunk-driving and, I think, once for stealing a dog. He’d come across a chihuahua he liked and stuck it in his jacket.”
Well Cage, 44, was not too pleased by those remarks (as proven by the suit) and has gone on the record denying her claims. (I would think a quick background check would quickly settle this matter. In fact, didn’t her book have a fact checker?)
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BBC News
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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Variety
Palahniuk’s Film Choke Finally Set to Release in August
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Classics, Independent, Political, Romance, Comedy, Awards, Celeb News, Distribution, Filmmaking, Scripts, Upcoming Releases,
Both film and book nerds alike have been watching cult author Chuck Palahniuk‘s every move since Fight Club was released in theaters. While all of his novels are fully capable of becoming both marketable and move theater-friendly, his fourth novel, Choke, has finally seen the light of day past the production floor. With Fox Searchlight having bought the film for $5 million and it winning a Best Ensemble Cast jury award at Sundance, the Choke crew and Palahniuk fans everywhere cannot be more ecstatic about the film’s release date of August 1, 2008.
Although the film is Clark Gregg’s directorial debut, he has certainly been no stranger to the industry nor the project, having gone through numerous obstacles to get his adaptation onto the big screen. His script is so good that even Palahniuk himself has done nothing but award it praise. With Palahniuk’s seal of approval and a lead cast including Sam Rockwell, Anjelica Huston, and Kelly Macdonald, nothing can go wrong, right?
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Chuck Palahniuk’s Official Site
Reitman Says No to Juno Sequel
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Fox Searchlight, Sequels, Comedy, Rumors,
Academy Award-nominated director Jason Reitman has just given us the best and worst news possible. He loves his recent film, Juno, so much, he refuses to participate in any sequel. (Of course, that doesn’t mean one couldn’t be made without him.)
What? You didn’t know there was going to be a sequel? Well, if common sense rules - there won’t be. But apparently the movie’s $100+ million gross, Oscar noms and critical acclaim have earned the film just that type of buzz.
While some might consider that kind of talk disrespectful (Why would they dare ruin a perfect experience?), I think we should just consider the rumors to be a form of flattery (They only make sequels for good things, right?) and not entertain them any further.
Seriously. We all need to let Juno go.
New York Post
In Theaters This Holiday Weekend (2/14)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Touchstone, Universal, Action, Adaptation, Drama, Family, Foreign, Foreign Language, Independent, Period, Religious, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Lists, New Releases,
Here are some possible suggestions for Valentine’s Day weekend:
- Definitely, Maybe (PG-13): starring Ryan Reynolds, Rachel Weisz, Abigail Breslin (directed by Adam Brooks)
- Jumper (PG-13): starring Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell (directed by Doug Liman)
- The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG): starring Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte (directed by Mark Waters)
- Step Up 2 the Streets (PG-13): starring Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Will Kemp (directed by Jon M. Chu)
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