Box Office: Fast Rise to the Top for Racing Sequel
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Universal, Action, Adaptation, Animation, Sequels, Comedy, Box Office, New Releases,
Fast Five has managed to trump all the animated comedies and big-budget productions of the year, earning $86.2 million in its opening weekend, the biggest box office debut in 2011 (so far).
The sequel drove Rio down to second place (it earned $14.7 million over the weekend). Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family earned $9.8 million in third place, and Water For Elephants nailed down fourth with $9.3 million. Disney’s lighthearted Prom had a rather dismal opening, debuting in fifth place with a $4.7 million take.
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Jane Lynch Cast in The Three Stooges Movie
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Casting, Upcoming Releases,
Jane Lynch has joined the cast of The Three Stooges, a big screen story about the famous trio from the Farrelly brothers.
In the film, Lynch will play a nun at an orphanage, where the stooges live as children. The main cast of the film has been the subject of much speculation, with many names attached to certain roles. Early rumors indicated that Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn and Jim Carrey would take on the title roles. Later, Johnny Knoxville and Andy Samberg were rumored to be up for two of the roles.
But it’s Chris Diamantopoulos, Will Sasso and Sean Hayes who will take on the iconic roles as Moe, Curly and Larry (in that order). The Thee Stooges production begins in May.
Read More | Entertainment Tonight
VIDEO: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II Trailer
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Family, Sequels, Trailers, Upcoming Releases, Videos,
Warner Bros. has released the trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II, and it looks twice as epic as Part I. Watch the video above to see what we mean, and you’ll find it’s even harder than you thought to wait until July 15.
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Box Office: Rio Stays on Top
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate, Universal, Adaptation, Animation, Drama, Horror, Sequels, Comedy, Box Office, New Releases,
Rio is number one for the second week in a row. The animated family film earned $26.8 million at the box office over the weekend, barely edging out Tyler Perry’s sequel.
Madea’s Big Happy Family earned $25.8, just missing the number one mark set by Rio. Water for Elephants, driven by the much-touted on-screen pairing of Reese Witherspoon and Twilight star Robert Pattinson, debuted at third place with $17.5 million.
Hop continues to hang around in the top 5, earning $12.5 million to secure fourth place. Scream 4 fell to fifth, taking only $7.2 over the weekend.
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VIDEO: Laughter in 30 Seconds or Less
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Columbia Pictures, Action, Comedy, Casting, Trailers, Upcoming Releases, Videos,
WARNING: This video should only be viewed by mature audiences.
What do Nick Swardson, Aziz Ansari and Danny McBride have in common with Jesse Eisenberg? Somehow, he’s managed to end up in a movie with the other three. The actor, who has made a mark playing awkward outcasts, may have some comedic chops.
Eisenberg will be playing a pizza delivery man in 30 Minutes or Less, victimized by Swardson and McBride in a delivery gone awry. Ansari plays his best buddy. Watch the trailer in the video above.
Read More | Huffington Post
Lindsay Lohan Fired, Re-Hired on Gotti Film
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Biopics, Casting, Upcoming Releases,
Around 1 pm on Wednesday, People announced that Lindsay Lohan would no longer be playing Victoria Gotti in the new flick Gotti: Three Generations. Producer Marc Fiore released a statement saying “She is no longer being considered. The talks have stopped. We are going to meet with other people.” He said they just “couldn’t reach terms.”
But before two hours had passed, TMZ broke the news that she’ll be in the film after all. No, Linds won’t be playing Victoria Gotti. Now, she’ll be playing the role of John Gotti Jr.’s daughter-in-law Kim Albanese, daughter of an alleged associate of the Gambino crime family.
TMZ says that Lindsay agreed to act in Mob Street, a different Fiore-produced film, to seal the deal. Linds looks a lot like Victoria Gotti when her red locks are bleached blonde, but she bears marked little resemblance to brunette Kim. Follow the jump to view a few Gotti family pictures.
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VIDEO: Emma Stone Matures in New Film Role
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Touchstone, Adaptation, Drama, Period, Casting, Trailers, Upcoming Releases, Videos,
Emma Stone is leaving upbeat teen films behind her, and it looks like she’ll be putting some impressive acting chops on display in The Help. The touching film is adapted from the book of the same name, a heart-wrenching portrait of racial tensions in 1960s Mississippi.
But before you completely write it off as a chick flick, watch the trailer above and you’ll see why we think Stone’s star is going to start shining. Bryce Dallas Howard co-stars as a racist housewife, and she's sure to make a fantastic villain.
Read More | E! Online
Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Batman Role Revealed
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Sequels, Casting, Upcoming Releases,
The cast for the new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises, is rounding out nicely. The mystery surrounding actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt has finally been cleared up: he’ll be playing Gotham City beat cop John Blake.
Marion Cotillard’s role as Miranda Tate has also been officiliazed by Warner Bros. Tate is a board member for Wayne Enterprises who will assist Bruce Wayne in his philanthropic efforts for the city.
It was previously announced that Anne Hathaway will play Catwoman and Tom Hardy will portray Bane. After The Dark Knight Rises, the entire Batman film franchise will be re-booted with a new cast (and main hero).
Read More | Huffington Post
Box Office: Rio Trumps Scream Sequel
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: 20th Century Fox, FOCUS, Sony, Animation, Biopics, Family, Horror, Sequels, Box Office, New Releases,
Bloody carnage just doesn’t compare to animated fun… at least, not this weekend. Rio soared to the top of the box office results, earning $40 million during its opening weekend to leave all the horror flicks and feelgood films in the dust (by more than $20 million).
Scream 4, the highly-anticipated and long-awaited sequel, opened in the number 2 position. The star-studded horror flick earned $19.3 million over the weekend, far below expectations. Hop fell to third place with its $11.2 million weekend take.
Soul Surfer is down to fourth place, earning $7.4 million, and Hanna fell to fifth with $7.3.
Read More | Yahoo! News
Helena Bonham Carter to Play Famous Literary Screwball
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Adaptation, Drama, Period, Casting, Upcoming Releases,
We’ve got Great Expectations for the newest Dickens adaptation. Helena Bonham Carter is in talks to play Miss Havisham, the lonely spinster who rattles around her house wearing an old wedding gown.
The story revolves around the young couple Estella and Pip, who suffer the pangs of love and heartbreak thanks to Miss Havisham’s influence. Jeremy Irvine is up for the role of Pip.
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