Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category
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Avatar Extended CE Release Announced
Fox has released the details on the Avatar Extended Collector's Edition release which will be coming to Blu-ray and DVD on November 16th. Special features include an extended length cut of the film which has 16 extra minutes of footage, documentaries, behind the scenes featurettes, and over 45 minutes of deleted scenes. The first release of the film drew rave reviews for its fantastic picture and sound quality however it lacked any special features. (more…)...
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Zack Snyder to Direct Superman Reboot
Warner Bros is going with Zack Snyder to direct the upcoming Superman reboot. Some earlier rumors pointed to Darren Aronofsky possibly taking it on and there were several other prominent names presumed to be in the mix. The studio has a great relationship with Snyder having housed 300, Watchmen, Legend of the Guardians, and the upcoming Sucker Punch. Snyder is best recognized by his distinctive visual style and somewhat dark stories, which makes Superman an interesting project for him given...
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Spartacus Will Recast Lead Role
Spartacus is the first breakout hit original series for home network Starz, so the news that the title actor Andy Whitfield would have to go back into treatment for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma hit hard on two fronts. Not only was it sad news as it had been believed he was in remission after initial treatment that delayed production on season two, but the network was put into a tough position on how to proceed with the show. They could either end it or recast it, and obviously neither of those options...
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The Social Network Opens Strong
Two horror films hurt each other's potential while a likely awards season contender sailed to first place at the box office this weekend. The Social Network came out on top, while Case 39 and Let Me In finished in 7th and 8th place respectively. Riding high on great buzz and terrific reviews David Fincher's The Social Network pulled in $23 million and in doing so more than doubled any other film for the weekend. Marketing had been heavy for the film but its premise and some misconceptions (...
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Emma Stone Being Offered Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man
The Spider-Man reboot is beginning to take shape and with that comes the casting rumors. Officially the only part that has been solidified is Andrew Garfield (The Social Network) as Peter Parker. Now though potential actresses to take on the love interests in Mary Jane Watson and Gwen Stacy are being discussed. Deadline is reporting that Emma Stone is the choice for Mary Jane Watson and they are offering her the role. It seems more likely than not she will accept given her close relationshi...
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ABC Cancels My Generation
The second casualty of the fall TV season is the ABC drama My Generation. After only two episodes the network has removed it from the schedule but has not announced what will replace it at 8pm on Thursday nights. The show took on a documentary style in the following of a group of friends as they flashed back and forth between present day and 10 years prior when they were seniors in high school. Earlier this week Fox canceled their new series Lone Star after just two episodes as well. My Gen...
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Trailer for True Grit
Paramount has released a trailer for the upcoming Coen brothers movie True Grit. The film stars Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, and Jeff Bridges with the story centering on a tough U.S. Marshal that helps a stubborn young woman track down her father's murderer. This is an adaptation of the 1968 novel and a remake of the 1969 film starring John Wayne. True Grit is slated to release on Christmas. ...
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Hitch to Become TV Series
The 2005 hit film Hitch is being turned into a television series, with multiple networks in the bidding hoping to acquire it. The movie, which starred Will Smith, Eva Mendes, and Kevin James went on to make $180 million domestically and doubled that number when counting in foreign grosses. Its $50 million opening weekend still holds the record for a romantic comedy. I can see Hitch working as a series pretty well given the concept. The question is whether a lead can be cast in the 'Alex Hit...
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