Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau Talk Iron Man 2
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Paramount, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Political, Thrillers, Celeb News, Corporate Shakeups, Distribution, Filmmaking, Rumors, Scripts, Upcoming Releases,
UPDATE: Thanks to one of those smarter people who actually brought a camera, The Game Jerk has posted a video of the Q&A that you can check out after the jump.
Although I have continuously kicked myself repeatedly for not bringing a camera last night, I was still at least able to mentally hold on to the great moments witnessed last night at a special screening of Iron Man. While the director was already scheduled to appear for a live commentary at Santa Monica’s Aero Theater, fans of Marvel’s first self-financed film were in for an even better treat when Tony Stark himself, Robert Downey Jr., showed up at the last moment.
Because of the fact that he had not recorded a commentary for the upcoming DVD, director Jon Favreau was quite exuberant over the fact that he was able to do so in person (also because he was not obligated to be politically correct).
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Is Maguire Gearing Up for Two Spidey Sequels?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Columbia Pictures, Sony, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Sequels, Casting, Celeb News, Rumors,
Had you asked me last year whether I saw another Spider-Man in Tobey Maguire‘s future, I would have easily said “No.” Thank goodness, I didn’t put any money down on that.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the chances of Maguire of participating in two more sequels are actually quite strong. Maguire and director Sam Raimi are reportedly very close to sealing new deals with Columbia Pictures.
This news comes months after a premiere date was announced by the studio. Back in June, producer Laura Ziskin said she would like to see a fourth installment in theaters on Memorial Day 2011.
Assuming casting is determined soon, Columbia may opt to schedule back-to-back productions as early as fall 2009.
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Court Date Set for Watchmen Lawsuit
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Mystery, Noir, Political, Thrillers, Corporate Shakeups, Distribution, Filmmaking, Upcoming Releases,
While most Watchmen fans only had the film’s release countdown to consider, a new development in the Watchmen copyright lawsuit has added a new date to watch out for: January 6.
U.S. District Court Judge Gary Allen Feess assigned the date for the case, which is set to decide whether or not Fox does hold the rights to the Watchmen movie. Between the January 6 court date and the film’s scheduled March 6 release, let’s hope that things go in the fans’ favor and they settle this between that time.
If the case goes according to Fox, fans of the highly-anticipated Zack Snyder film will never see that March 6 release happen, which could very well happen come January.
The dispute goes back to 1991, when Fox “quitclaimed” its right to Alan Moore‘s acclaimed graphic novel to Largo Entertainment, with an agreement that the production company was to release the movie under the big studio (if not, Largo Entertainment was to buy the rights through an agreed buyout formula from Fox).
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MIchael Moore Offers Free Online Film
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Documentary, Independent, Political, Home Entertainment, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
Starting September 23, director Michael Moore will be giving fans a rare treat: a free look at his latest project. This move, which will happen purposefully before the presidential election, comes four years after the controversial Fahrenheit 9/11 was released.
In Slacker Uprising, cameras follow Moore during a 2004 tour. The filmmaker hit 62 different cities that year in hopes of inspiring young adults to vote. (A trailer for the documentary can be seen after the jump.)
Although he originally intended to release Slacker in theaters, Moore - who doesn’t expect to profit from the release - wanted a way to celebrate Roger & Me‘s upcoming anniversary. (That film debuted in 1989.) “This is being done entirely as a gift to my fans. The only return any of us are hoping for is the largest turnout of young voters ever at the polls in November, ” Moore states on his website.
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Ghostbusters Sequel in the Making
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Columbia Pictures, Sony, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Rumors, Upcoming Releases,
UPDATE: Harold Ramis recently confirmed the sequel news to the Chicago Tribune.
Maybe Bill Murray could use the divorce settlement money? Or maybe Dan Aykroyd could simply use the work? Whatever the reason, it’s looking like a Ghostbusters reunion might soon be possible.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Columbia Pictures is looking to create a third installment for the popular ‘80s franchise. Although the sequel would likely introduce another exterminating crew, it’s hoped the original four cast members - Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson - could be incorporated into the comedy.
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See Lindsay Lohan’s Return in Labor Pains Trailer
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
Lindsay Lohan - whose last two films were the barely seen Chapter 27 and the Razzie-winner I Know Who Killed Me - is scheduled to make her big screen return next year in Labor Pains.
In the comedy, Lohan plays a publishing house assistant who feigns pregnancy to avoid being fired. Cheryl Hines, Chris Parnell, Janeane Garofalo and American Idol‘s Kevin Covais co-star.
Labor Pains is set to be released sometime in 2009. Until then, Lindsay Lohan will be getting some small screen time during her five-episode arc on Ugly Betty.
Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly to Play On-Screen Couple
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Adaptation, Drama, Period, Religious, Casting, Upcoming Releases,
Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly, co-stars in A Beautiful Mind, will soon be reuniting for a new film. This project will mark the first time the real-life couple has worked together as an on-screen couple.
Creation, an adaptation of a Randal Keynes novel, will tell the story of Keynes’ great-great-grandfather, Charles Darwin. Bettany will play the man who eventually comes to question God’s role in life despite the views of his deeply religious wife (Connelly).
The film - which also features Jeremy Northam (The Tudors) and Toby Jones (Infamous) - begins production at the end of this month.
Hollywood Reporter
Preview Sean Penn in the Trailer for Milk
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: FOCUS, Drama, Period, Political, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
Last month, we told you about Milk, a biopic about the first openly gay man elected into a public office.
Now we’re getting our first chance to see Sean Penn as Harvey Milk in this feature from Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting).
Based on those 2.5 minutes, I’m going to make an early prediction and utter the words “Oscar nomination” for Penn.
Milk - also starring Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, James Franco and Emile Hirsch - opens this November 28.
In Theaters This Weekend: September 5, 2008
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Magnolia, Lionsgate, Action, Adaptation, Documentary, Drama, Foreign, Religious, Romance, Comedy, Sports, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases,
Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:
- Bangkok Dangerous (R): starring Nicolas Cage, Shahkrit Yamnarm, Nirattisai Kaljaruek (directed by Oxide Pang, Danny Pang
- August Evening* (PG-13): starring Pedro Castaneda, Veronica Loren, Abel Becerra (directed by Chris Eska)
- Everybody Wants to be Italian* (R): starring Jay Jablonski, Cerina Vincent, John Kapelos (directed by Jason Todd Ipson)
- Mister Foe* (R): starring Jamie Bell, Sophia Myles, Claire Forlani (directed by David MacKenzie)
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Box Office Breakdown: Tropic Thunder Makes It Three for Three
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Animation, Drama, Musicals, Romance, Satire, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Box Office, Lists, New Releases,
At any other time of the year, a $14 million take would probably get you a decent ranking in the Top Ten. This holiday weekend, that box office total was enough to put Tropic Thunder into first place. Again.
Despite a new Vin Diesel entry, the Ben Stiller comedy led the top of the pack for the third weekend in a row. (If it reaches that mark a fourth time, it will have officially reached Dark Knight territory.) Meanwhile, Babylon A.D. settled for second place with only $11.5 million in ticket sales. I’m guessing the sci fi film’s reviews - in particular, the one from the movie’s own director - might have had something to do with the disappointing turnout.
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