Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category
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FX Cancels Terriers
The disappointing but anticipated news came down from FX today that the network will not be renewing Terriers for a second season. The low rated show had a passionate following from viewers and critics but was never able to gain traction amongst the masses. Terriers just completed its 13 episode run first season last week. Terriers was by far my favorite new show of the year. It was marred however by confusing marketing, a questionable name, and having a difficult theme to communicate. Thou...
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Tangled Captures Top Spot from Harry Potter
The weekend that follows the Thanksgiving holiday stretch is typically one of the weakest of the year in terms of new releases and also holdover strength. That once again held true as only a single film, The Warrior's Way, opened in wide release. Meanwhile after having started #2 Tangled captured #1 as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 slid by it. So in its second weekend Tangled captures the crown after having been the runner-up its opening weekend, which is still a relatively r...
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Trailer for The Beaver
The first trailer for The Beaver has arrived. The film is directed by and co-stars Jodie Foster alongside Mel Gibson and was originally planned to release this winter in order to qualify for awards season. The image problem being faced by Gibson however forced Summit to move it to next year and they have since settled on a spring time frame for release. The story centers on a man with emotional problems who begins using a beaver hand puppet as his only means of communication. Two-time Academy...
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Second Villain for Spider-Man Revealed
With more casting being completed for the Spider-Man reboot more of the story is coming to light. With the main villain already being known (The Lizard as played by Rhys Ifans) the Hollywood Reporter has news on a second as well as additional casting. Irrfan Khan (Slumdog Millionaire) is set to play Van Atter. In the comics the character was known as Nels Van Adder, a research assistant that volunteered for testing of a serum administered by Norman Osborn (who becomes the Green Goblin) that...
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Sam Mendes Still Directing Bond 23
With the uncertainty surrounding MGM finally being settled many of the projects that had been delayed, such as The Hobbit and Bond 23, are finally starting to edge forward. Though they are separated Kate Winslet has confirmed that Sam Mendes is preparing to direct Bond 23. It had come into question whether he and star Daniel Craig would still be attached given the uncertainty surrounding the project over the last year. “Sam is doing the next Bond film, all being well, and we’ll ...
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Uncharted Movie Sounds Nothing Like The Uncharted Game
Those who were holding out hope that Uncharted: Drakes Fortune would end up as a proper adaptation of the video game can safely write off that possibility now. Director David O. Russell has laid out his idea for the film and it basically is a brand new concept and takes little from the Uncharted game franchise. Via LA Times: While the video game centers on Nate Drake (a descendant of Sir Francis Drake) and his quest to find lost treasure on an island far from civilization, Russell plans on ...
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Channing Tatum Cast in 21 Jump Street
Sony Pictures today officially announced the theatrical adaptation of 21 Jump Street and that Channing Tatum will be joining Jonah Hill in the starring roles. The film is co-written by Michael Bacall and Jonah Hill and will be directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs). "Jonah helped create a smart and funny vehicle that is tailor-made for him and Channing. They are a perfect duo for this film and Phil and Chris have a terrific, accessible take on the material....
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Once Again, The Joker Will Not Be In New Batman Film
Despite director Christopher Nolan already stating 'The Joker' would not be in his new Batman film, rumors flooded the internet yesterday that he would be. Warner Bros. shot down those rumors again yesterday. Firstly, yes, the original plan was to have The Joker play a small part in the third “Batman” movie. He would’ve been in a prison, and much like Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter, would’ve played an unlikely aide to his arch-nemesis Batman, who’d be...
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