Mel Gibson is set to make an explosive movie comeback. The mostly hated upon actor will star in The Expendables 3 as that action film’s main villain, writer/producer Sylvester Stallone confirmed today. The announcement comes on the heels of a few other headlines related to the surefire blockbuster: Bruce Willis reportedly balked at a mere $3 million for a few days of work. He insisted on $4 million… and was axed from the franchise. But Harrison Ford is now on board! Antonio Banderas will also appear in The Expendables 3 , with Stallone referring to his former Assassins co-star as “a consummate actor and a gentleman” in a statement. We’ll take that as a veiled shot at Willis.
You’ve seen the Catching Fire trailer . You’ve seen the Catching Fire portraits . And soon you’ll hear the Catching Fire theme song… performed by Coldplay! Director Francis Lawrence confirmed the participation of this group in a statement today. “I have great respect and admiration for Coldplay, and we are thrilled with how well they have connected to the themes and ideas within the film,” Lawrence said. “Their unwavering passion and excitement for the project elevated the collaboration even further, and we can’t wait to share this music with audiences around the world.” Adds Tracy McKnight, Lionsgate’s Head of Film Music: “We are so honored that Coldplay, one of the iconic rock bands of our generation, will perform the first song out on the new soundtrack. Knowing that Chris Martin is a fan of the books makes this even more meaningful. The Coldplay single underscores the stature of recording artists we’ve assembled for this powerful soundtrack.” The Hunger Games sequel comes out on November 22 and you can expect many more soundtrack announcements to be made in the coming weeks.
Amanda Bynes was just placed on an extended, 30-day psychiatric hold after doctors argued that the star is “gravely disabled” by mental illness. Bynes was set to return to court and try to win her freedom , but doctors said she was not even well enough to leave the hospital to attend today’s hearing. Doctors went to a judge who went to the hospital to conduct the emergency hearing, according to TMZ, and the judge granted their request to keep her there. The actress’ 5150 psychiatric hold , which was already extended from 72 hours to two weeks, has now been lengthened for at least the next 30 days. Taking away someone’s freedom is a serious thing, and doctors can only do so if the patient is deemed “gravely disabled as a result of a mental disorder.” Amanda’s parents are still expected to pursue a temporary conservatorship that would allow her parents to control her finances and medical affairs. The status of that request is not entirely clear at this time, but what is clear is that Amanda’s severe mental illness is likely worse than initially believed. The 27-year-old was hospitalized after setting a driveway on fire in her hometown of Thousand Oaks, and is believed to have schizophrenic tendencies. We wish her nothing but the best and hope she can find a course of treatment that helps her lead a healthy, productive and fulfilling life once again.
If the Captain Phillips trailer got your heart rate up, then this Philomena trailer just might have you reaching for the kleenex. Starring Dame Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena tells the story of a woman who was forced to give up her son for adoption and to live in a convent. 50 years later, she has enlisted the help of a reporter, fallen from grace, to help her find him. Check out the Philomena trailer below! Philomena Trailer Directed by Stephen Frears ( The Queen , High Fidelity ), Philomena is set to open in the UK on November 1st. No U.S. release date has been announced.
Imagine what your life would be like if you were paid $3 million for four days work. Pretty nice, right? Not for Bruce Willis. As we reported the other day, Harrison Ford has taken over for Bruce Willis in Expendables 3 . At the time, the only information anyone had came from Sylvester Stallone’s Twitter feed, in which Rocky proclaimed how excited he was about Ford’s involvement followed shortly by: “GREEDY AND LAZY ….. A SURE FORMULA FOR CAREER FAILURE.” Turns out, Stallone was calling out Willis for his reaction to contract negotiations. Willis was offered $3 million for four days work on the action film sequel, but he wanted $4 million. Yes, a million dollars per day. That offer was turned down and Willis decided to walk. The Hollywood Reporter caught up with an insider who said: “I think Willis was pretty surprised he was replaced in 72 hours by Harrison Ford . A better actor, a much nicer person, and a more interesting direction for the film.” So there you have it. Twitter is no longer just for the pre-teen hysterics and ridiculous reality TV melodrama. Nope, it is now the sounding board for behind the scenes ongoings involving millions of dollars.
The first trailer for Randall Miller’s CBGB sends us back to the early days of the punk rock movement. Starring Alan Rickman as the iconic Hilly Kristal, the film tells the story of the beginnings of the legendary club where the music was practically the only draw. Joining Rickman is a laundry list of stars including Donal Logue, Ashley Greene, Johnny Galecki, and countless others who are tasked with portraying the numerous musicians that came through the doors of CBGB. Check out the CBGB trailer below! CBGB Trailer No firm release date has been set for CBGB , but expect it sometime this fall.
People are attached to their electronics, this is not news. However, Spike Jonez is taking that attachment to the extreme with his newest film, Her. Joaquin Phoenix stars in the new film about a newly single man who finds a friend in a new artificial intelligence operating system that appears to be Apple’s Siri with a more powerful brain. Things start out with Phoenix and his new OS living the dream, but soon things turn weird. And creepy. Creepy and weird. Check out the Her trailer below! Her Trailer Joining Phoenix are Amy Adams and Scarlett Johansson. Her opens in theaters on November 20th.
People are attached to their electronics, this is not news. However, Spike Jonez is taking that attachment to the extreme with his newest film, Her. Joaquin Phoenix stars in the new film about a newly single man who finds a friend in a new artificial intelligence operating system that appears to be Apple’s Siri with a more powerful brain. Things start out with Phoenix and his new OS living the dream, but soon things turn weird. And creepy. Creepy and weird. Check out the Her trailer below! Her Trailer Joining Phoenix are Amy Adams and Scarlett Johansson. Her opens in theaters on November 20th.
Justin Bieber is not out of the legal clear just yet. While most accounts of the fight that took place this weekend outside a club in Southampton agree that Bieber himself did not throw any punches, Police Sergeant Todd Spencer tells The New York Post that the singer may still face charges from the incident. “Part of the investigation,” Spencer said to the newspaper, “[is] whether Bieber directed [his security team] or not.” According to Page Six, the victim at the center of the brawl was a 22-year old named Wayne Rennalls. He got into an argument with Bieber inside the club and it “escalated” outside, says an onlooker. “He was screaming in Wayne’s direction, ‘Punk bitch!’ Wayne thought somebody threw something at him,” alleges this source. “Wayne picked up a small rock and threw it back towards Justin. ““That’s when Wayne heard someone yell, ‘You done [bleep]ed up now.’ Justin jumped out the sunroof of his car and slid down the car like he was in ‘Die Hard’ . . . He dropped his shirt and threw his hat and wanted to throw hands. His people surrounded Wayne, who was getting punched from all angles.” Rennalls – who went to the hospital and suffered a black eye, a wounded lip and bruised ribs – filed an assault claim the next day. Police are looking into the incident and could include Bieber in any charges if they determine he egged his entourage on. Mark Wahlberg recently said we ought to let Justin Bieber live , but at what cost, people? At what cost?!? Justin Bieber and Entourage: Involved in Brawl?
Justin Bieber is not out of the legal clear just yet. While most accounts of the fight that took place this weekend outside a club in Southampton agree that Bieber himself did not throw any punches, Police Sergeant Todd Spencer tells The New York Post that the singer may still face charges from the incident. “Part of the investigation,” Spencer said to the newspaper, “[is] whether Bieber directed [his security team] or not.” According to Page Six, the victim at the center of the brawl was a 22-year old named Wayne Rennalls. He got into an argument with Bieber inside the club and it “escalated” outside, says an onlooker. “He was screaming in Wayne’s direction, ‘Punk bitch!’ Wayne thought somebody threw something at him,” alleges this source. “Wayne picked up a small rock and threw it back towards Justin. ““That’s when Wayne heard someone yell, ‘You done [bleep]ed up now.’ Justin jumped out the sunroof of his car and slid down the car like he was in ‘Die Hard’ . . . He dropped his shirt and threw his hat and wanted to throw hands. His people surrounded Wayne, who was getting punched from all angles.” Rennalls – who went to the hospital and suffered a black eye, a wounded lip and bruised ribs – filed an assault claim the next day. Police are looking into the incident and could include Bieber in any charges if they determine he egged his entourage on. Mark Wahlberg recently said we ought to let Justin Bieber live , but at what cost, people? At what cost?!? Justin Bieber and Entourage: Involved in Brawl?
