Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category
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New Resident Evil: Afterlife Photos
Typically I wouldn't find much interest in a PR release of movie stills however in this case the new ones that come from Resident Evil: Afterlife are a little more compelling. They feature a new character from the games making a debut in the movie series. Chris Redfield, one of the main protagonists from the Resident Evil games, will be played by Wentworth Miller (Prison Break). Resident Evil: Afterlife represents the fourth entry in the franchise after the original Resident Evil (2002...
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Scott Pilgrim vs The World Theatrical Trailer
A few months back the teaser trailer for Scott Pilgrim vs The World hit and to distinctively mixed response. Now the full theatrical trailer has arrived and reaction to it has been more positive. A strong ensemble cast for the film includes Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Anna Kendrick, Brandon Routh, and Jason Schwartzman. Directed by Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead)Ă‚Â Scott Pilgrim vs the World is based on the first volume of the graphic novel series and is...
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Confirmed for Transformers 3
Last week we learned that Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was the front-runner to be cast as the new love interest in Transformers 3 after the departure of Megan Fox. Now it has been confirmed that she has gotten the role. The Victoria's Secret model has no prior acting experience but Michael Bay has successfully launched the careers of newcomers in the past including Fox. You can check out the promo video from Victoria's Secret congratulating Huntington-Whiteley on getting the role in Transformers ...
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Michael Bay To Produce ‘Ninja Turtles’ Reboot
Deadline is reporting that Paramount and Nickelodeon have brought on Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form to produce the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' reboot. TMNT, a co-production between Paramount and Nickelodeon, is an outgrowth of the $60 million acquisition made by Nick last October for global rights to the entire Turtles franchise. The film will be produced by Bay and the others under their Platinum Dunes banner. Past projects for the company include the Friday the 13th and A Ni...
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New on DVD: Week of May 31
After a couple of slow weeks for releases, we finally have a decent week. The two big names hitting stores are Alice in Wonderland, and The Wolfman. Neither scored particularly well in reviews even though both were released with quite a bit of hype. Clint Eastwood fans can look forward to two of his collections releasing in hi-def as well. Here is the full release schedule broken up by standard DVD and Blu-ray: (more…)...
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New Openers Disappoint at Box Office Over Memorial Day Weekend
Two pictures with high expectations debut to relatively flat openings. Sex and the City 2 and Prince of Persia came in below expectations as Shrek Forever After won for a second straight weekend. For the three days Shrek took in $43.3 million, SATC2 $32.1 million, and Prince of Persia $30.2 million. They'll get the benefit of the Monday holiday tacked on as well but for a Memorial Day frame at the box office it was one of the slowest in 15 years. Shrek Forever After fell 39% from last weeke...
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Guillermo Del Toro Drops Out as Director of The Hobbit
News has broken today via TheOneRing.net that Guillermo Del Toro has departed as the director of The Hobbit. He had been set to direct two movies based on The Hobbit novel by J.R.R Tolkien. Despite pulling out of that role he will continue as co-writer on the screenplays. Just last week Del Toro made other news by stating that the film would not be shot in 3D. “In light of ongoing delays in the setting of a start date for filming “The Hobbit,” I am faced with the hardest d...
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Weekly Take 1: May 30, 2010
This week's news included Mass Effect coming to the big screen, a Planet of the Apes prequel is in the works, a new Inception trailer, and Tommy Lee Jones joins Captain America. New ‘Scream 4′ Casting Details. Lake Bell, Ashley Greene, Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin to join cast. Mass Effect Coming to the Big Screen. To be produced by Legendary Pictures. James Franco Starring in Planet of the Apes Prequel. Rise of the Apes is currently slated for release on Jun...
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