Archive for the ‘Movies’ Category
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New Trailer for Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Fox has released a second theatrical trailer for the upcoming Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Acting as a prequel to Planet of the Apes the story takes place present day and centers on the genetic engineering that led to the development of the ultra-intelligent apes and subsequent war for supremacy. The film stars James Franco and Freida Pinto and is directed by Rupert Wyatt. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is slated to release on August 5th. ...
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Trailer for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Over the weekend a trailer hit the net that appeared to be an unauthorized recording of a red band trailer for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. That was able to drum up a huge positive reaction and given its high quality and that it lasted four days before finally being pulled many have concluded that it was actually a PR stunt. Sony has now followed up with an official version of the trailer. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is based on the first novel in a trilogy from the late Stieg Lar...
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Trailer for Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
Miramax has released the full theatrical trailer for the remake of the 1973 made-for-TV movie Don't Be Afraid of the Dark that has been rewritten and overseen by Guillermo Del Toro. Originally announced last year at Comic-Con by Del Toro with a teaser trailer the movie was bumped back due to the pending sale of Miramax by Disney and now has an August 26th release date. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is directed by Troy Nixey and stars Guy Pierce and Katie Holmes. The story centers on a young...
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David O. Russell Departs Uncharted Project
After months of criticism for his vision of adapting the Uncharted video game to the big screen acclaimed director David O. Russell has left the project. He had been signed on to both write and direct. Sony/Columbia is now looking for a replacement. Russell agitated fans of the PlayStation series with his idea of concentrating on a family dynamic: “This idea really turns me on that there’s a family that’s a force to be reckoned with in the world of international art...
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Trailer for Shark Night 3D
The first trailer for the upcoming thriller Shark Night 3D has arrived. Directed by David R. Ellis (Final Destination, Snakes on a Plane) the film is meant to be over-the-top (think last year's Piranha 3D and Ellis' track record) and centers on vacationers who face a series of attacks from sharks. Shark Night 3D is slated to release on September 2nd. A sexy summer weekend turns into a blood-soaked nightmare for a group of college students trapped on an island surrounded by voracious underwa...
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Review: The Hangover Part II
The idea of a sequel to the 2009 film The Hangover was a welcome one after having caught audiences off-guard with its hilarious situations in Las Vegas while raking in the cash to become the highest grossing R-rated comedy of all-time. The characters were likable on their own and had great chemistry together so the thought of following them further absolutely made sense. In the lead-up to The Hangover: Part II however there has been concern regarding the appearance that the plot is a carb...
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Teaser Trailer for The Muppets
Disney has released the first trailer for The Muppets and have put together something very creative incorporating a faux romantic comedy. The film stars Jason Segel (who also co-wrote) and is set to open on November 23rd. On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recentl...
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Latest Theatrical Trailer for Green Lantern
Warner Brothers has released a brand new trailer for Green Lantern which debuted in theaters this weekend on 3D prints. This trailer delves much more into the backstory and the "Corps" and sets up the film really well. Green Lantern is slated to release on June 17th. ...
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