Tag Archives: films

Brendan Fraser Has William Tell In His Sights

Well, you learn something new everyday. Everyone knows about William Tell shooting an apple off his son’s head, but unbeknownst to many Americans (read: me) is that he was also something of a continental Braveheart, fomenting a revolution against the Austrian empire and leading to the creation of Switzerland. And now Brendan Fraser is going to play him! Way to go, William! You’re not a real historical figure until there’s a big budget American movie about you. Anna Paquin is in talks to co-star in the family action film that will be (of course) released in 3D. However, whenever I think of William Tell, I immediately flash to this Far Side cartoon . [ Coming Soon ]

Link:
Brendan Fraser Has William Tell In His Sights

Friday Box Office: Fast Five Floors it to First

If you had any doubt that the franchise that spawned this weekend’s Fast Five remains as relevant as ever, maybe Friday’s eye-popping $34 million windfall will change your mind. The muscle-car opus is on track for a three-day total of $80 million, leaving fellow newbies Prom and Hoodwinked Too and the incumbent champ Rio choking on its exhaust. Your Friday Box Office is here.

Continue reading here:
Friday Box Office: Fast Five Floors it to First

Osama Bin Laden’s Death Brings Timeliness to Hollywood Film Projects

Sunday’s news from President Barack Obama that Osama bin Laden had been killed in Pakistan brought closure to a nation still grieving the tragedy of 9/11. Deadline reports that Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow has been prepping her follow-up to the Iraq-set The Hurt Locker , entitled Kill Bin Laden , which could become the first feature film to depict the historical events of May 1, 2011.

Follow this link:
Osama Bin Laden’s Death Brings Timeliness to Hollywood Film Projects

Losing My Religion: Four New Movies That Could Tick Off The Faithful

As Easter is celebrated the world over, what better way to mark the holiest holiday in Christianity than to note four new in-the-works movies that are sure to cause dissent and controversy amongst the faithful? Soul sister site Deadline examined the increasing power of the religious filmgoer and picked out a quartet of flicks that are sure to be dubbed sacrilegious by some. Throw another crucifix in the urine bucket and take a look!

Continued here:
Losing My Religion: Four New Movies That Could Tick Off The Faithful

Sam Raimi Demands That His Oz Movie Get Swank’d

Somewhere over the rainbow…some sh*t’s about to go down. As Sam Raimi puts the gears in motion for his edgy, adult prequel to the Wizard of Oz, the be-suited director is drawing a line in the sand for Disney execs. Raimi is insisting that two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank play an elder witch in Oz, the Great and the Powerful , while the studio is demanding that Michelle Williams fill the role. Witch fight!

See original here:
Sam Raimi Demands That His Oz Movie Get Swank’d

New Super 8 Stills: The Kids Are Alright

June 8th creeps ever closer and with it comes Super 8 , one of the most anticipated movie of the summer (at least one of my most anticipated). To help whet our 80s-born appetites, Paramount has released two new stills showing the kids of Super 8 both pre and post alien encounters. Can you caption the look of wonderment on their faces, or, failing that, pick out which one will be doing a quarter up in the clink in 10 years ?

More here:
New Super 8 Stills: The Kids Are Alright

New Super 8 Stills: The Kids Are Alright

June 8th creeps ever closer and with it comes Super 8 , one of the most anticipated movie of the summer (at least one of my most anticipated). To help whet our 80s-born appetites, Paramount has released two new stills showing the kids of Super 8 both pre and post alien encounters. Can you caption the look of wonderment on their faces, or, failing that, pick out which one will be doing a quarter up in the clink in 10 years ?

See the article here:
New Super 8 Stills: The Kids Are Alright

Watch a Rapper Recreate Nine Classic Movies in One Take

The rapper DeStorm employs an ingenious concept in his newest music video: a re-staging of nine classic film moments in a single take. Of course Casablanca and The Graduate make the cut, but what other cinematic gems does DeStorm mine? Click through for the reveal.

Go here to see the original:
Watch a Rapper Recreate Nine Classic Movies in One Take

Breaking: Lindsay Lohan Taken Into Custody, Sentenced to 4 Months in Jail

In a hearing today for the case of the $2,500 necklace that was alleged stolen from a jewelry shop by Lindsay Lohan in January, a judge found Lohan in violation of her probation and sentenced her to 120 days in jail . In addition to her time in the clink, Lohan must perform 480 hours of community service, 360 of which must be at the Downtown Women’s Center in Los Angeles so that, according to Judge Stephanie Sautner, “perhaps then she will see women who are truly needy and might change her behavior.” Does this mean the Gotti pic is back off? [ E! Online ]

See the rest here:
Breaking: Lindsay Lohan Taken Into Custody, Sentenced to 4 Months in Jail

GALLERY: Meet Asgard’s Finest Gods and Goddesses in Over 35 Images from Thor

With only two weeks to go until the epic fantasy adventure Thor barrels into theaters to ring in the summer movie season, Paramount/Marvel Studios have unleashed an array of new images for your perusal. Among them, closer looks at Asgard’s finest gods and goddesses, including Rene Russo as Frigga and Jaimie Alexander as Thor’s childhood gal pal, Sif. After the jump, dive into the gallery for over 35 images from Thor — including, ahem, a full shot of Chris Hemsworth sans shirt. Who needs shirts, anyway? Shirts are for puny humans!

Read the original here:
GALLERY: Meet Asgard’s Finest Gods and Goddesses in Over 35 Images from Thor