Hollywood to Resurrect Another Vampire Movie
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Warner Bros, Adaptation, Horror, Upcoming Releases,
Warner Bros. is digging up Dracula’s dead corpse to bring us another big screen version of the Bram Stoker book. Because vampire-infused cinema isn’t getting at all old and tired, that’s why.
This script focuses on Jonathan Harker (played by Keanu Reeves in the most recent, fully-finished big screen version of Dracula . . . and, incidentally, by Gustav von Wangenheim in 1922’s Nosferatu, the first film adaptation of the book). Harker is the Scotland Yard agent who is tracking the title vampire.
In addition to Nosferatu, the name of which was changed due to copyright laws, there have been three films (so far) titled Dracula. Years made: 1931, 1958 and 1992.
Will it be the next vampiric blockbuster? Will it gain a huge, Twilight-like fan following? We can't be the judge of that (yet), but we can refer you to the five best vampire movies ever made so you can check out the competition.
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| Perez Hilton
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Huge Slacker Radio Plus giveaway!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Announcements, Features, Internet, Music,
Here at Gear Live, we love us some Slacker. If you don’t know, Slacker is a fantastic radio’s streaming music service. It has millions of songs in its catalogue, and real DJs actually control their channels, which means you get a great mix of songs that go well together. While Slacker is free, they also have a service called Slacker Radio Plus, which adds the following perks:
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We said this would be big, so here’s what we're gonna do - we are going to give away:
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We are going to make it ridiculously easy to enter as well. All you need to do is become a fan of Gear Live on Facebook, and leave a comment on our wall - feel free to enter as many times as you'd like. That’s it! On Friday we will select fifteen random entrants and hit them with the goods.
Captain America, Thor Trailers Revealed During Super Bowl
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Paramount, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
Super Bowl XLV was peppered with commercials for cars (which most of us can’t afford, given the economic climate) and movies (which we can afford, but we’ve got to be convinced it’s worth it first).
But, there were two movie trailers that managed to shine above all the rest. It’s almost time to meet two of Marvel’s new-old superheroes, and you can whet for your appetite for action with their new trailers. Follow the jump to see the trailers for the new Thor and Captain America movies.
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Box Office Breakdown: The Rite Exorcises a Win
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Fox Searchlight, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Weinstein Company, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Biopics, Drama, Family, Horror, Period, Romance, Comedy, Sports, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists,
The Rite may not currently be up for an Oscar, but it does have an Oscar winner – and a box office win.
Anthony Hopkins’ first wide release since The Wolfman cut No Strings Attached from its top spot this past weekend. The film, which debuted during (another) East Coast weather event, managed to shovel up $14.8 million in ticket sales.
The Mechanic, featuring action star Jason Statham, also found a place in the Top Ten. The film – a remake of a Charles Bronson movie – opened in third place with $11.4 million.
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Tudors Star Henry Cavill is New Superman
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Remakes, Casting, Upcoming Releases,
Henry Cavill, best known for his work as Charles Brandon on The Tudors, has just been named Warner Bros.' new Man of Steel.
The 27-year-old British actor will be the latest person to play Clark Kent and his alter ego, Superman, on the big screen following Brandon Routh and Christopher Reeves.
Director Zack Snyder (Watchmen) said he is "honored" to help bring the iconic character back to life. "I also join Warner Bros. and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield," Snyder offered in a statement.
Christopher Nolan is a producer on the film that was written by Batman Begins' David S. Goyer.
Superman: Man of Steel will fly into theaters on December 17, 2012.
Read More | People
Kristen Stewart to Play Snow White?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Universal, Adaptation, Adventure, Casting, Rumors,
Kristen Stewart could soon be moving on from fair-skinned vampires to play the fairest one of all.
The Twilight actress is one of several actresses reportedly being considered to star in Snow White and the Huntsman, a project for Universal.
If cast, Stewart could star opposite Oscar nominee Viggo Mortensen. The two are up for the title characters.
Academy Award winner Charlize Theron is set to take on the role of the Evil Queen.
Read More | Deadline
Barbra Streisand: Seth Rogen’s Mother?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Comedy, Casting, Upcoming Releases,
While it remains unclear whether Barbra Streisand will star in a remake of Gypsy, there is one role she will definitely be playing: Seth Rogen's mother
The Little Fockers actress will work alongside the Green Hornet actor in My Mother's Curse, a comedy from Paramount Pictures.
The film, which has been in the development stage for several years now, centers on an inventor who takes his mother along on a sales road trip. During their travels, Rogen also works on reuniting his mom with a former love.
Production on the film is set to begin this spring. The Proposal's Anne Fletcher has been tapped to direct.
Read More | The Hollywood Reporter
In Theaters This Weekend: January 28, 2011
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: IFC Films, Lionsgate, New Line, Warner Bros, Action, Drama, Foreign, Foreign Language, Horror, Independent, Romance, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases, Trailers,
Here are a few selections in theaters this weekend:
- The Mechanic (R): starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland (directed by Simon West)
- The Rite (PG-13): starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga (directed by Mikael Hafstrom)
- Biutiful* (R): starring Javier Bardem, Maricel Alvarez, Hanna Bouchaib (directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu)
- From Prada to Nada* (PG-13): starring Camilla Belle, Alexa Vega, April Bowlby (directed by Angel Gracia)
- Ip Man 2* (R): starring Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Simon Yam (directed by Wilson Yip)
- Kaboom* (zzznr): starring Thomas Dekker, Haley Bennett, Chris Zylka (directed by Gregg Araki)
- When We Leave* (NR): starring Sibel Kekilli, Derya Alabora, Florian Lukas (directed by Feo Aladag)
Anthony Hopkins Wants to Be Hitchcock
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Biopics, Casting, Videos,
Anthony Hopkins wants to be Alfred Hitcock -- in a movie, anyway.
The actor, 73, has been working on a Hitch biopic for about four years. His love affair with the director started 50 years ago, when he saw Psycho for the first time -- “the most frightening film" he had "ever seen.”
Totally. Hopkins calls Hitchcock “a very interesting man, very strange guy, very dark man,” and that all checks out. Actors who worked with Hitchcock talk about his controlling methods and sheer stubbornness … but clearly, the director got something right. His is still the most famous name in horror and thriller movies, and many consider him to be the most influential director in cinema history.
Here’s hoping the project makes it to theaters eventually!
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Quote of the Day: Paul Rudd on Celebrity Status
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Weinstein Company, Comedy, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Upcoming Releases,
"Someone set up an appointment for a groomer today! I had a grooming before I came over here, which means I got makeup and hair. It took about five minutes -- I probably needed more -- but I've never had that at Sundance...I feel like I was in a dog show. Like, grooming?"
-- Actor Paul Rudd, who was at Sundance promoting his latest film My Idiot Brother, comments on the perks of being a bigger star.
(Make sure to check out other notable quotes.)
Read More | E!
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