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Finally, the Story of Chuck Norris Vs. Communism Can Be Told

Sort of : “Hidden from the scrutinising eyes of the [Romanian] Secret Police, Irina Margareta Nistor dubbed over 5,000 foreign films that entered the country illegally and were distributed on the black market. Her husky and high-pitched voice became the symbol of freedom and Chuck Norris, Van Damme and Bruce Lee became national heroes. Chuck Norris vs. Communism follows the story of the tapes, the collapse of communism in Romania and the advent of the new capitalist era.” And surprise! The filmmakers are crowdsourcing the budget . Click through for the teaser and invest accordingly. [via press release, Chuck Norris v. Communism ]

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Finally, the Story of Chuck Norris Vs. Communism Can Be Told

Caption This: Goldie Hawn Goes on a Lunch Date with 50 Cent

In I-have-nothing-to-say-to-this news, 50 Cent and Goldie Hawn enjoyed a lunch date today. Quaint! The meeting probably has something to do with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s desire to do more movies, though I wouldn’t count out a possible studio collaboration either. Goldie’s a hell of a singer ! For real! At any rate, this lunch date is an odd occurrence, and we need to properly caption in it. Jump in with us.

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Caption This: Goldie Hawn Goes on a Lunch Date with 50 Cent

4 Re-Imagined Fairytale Movies That We Never Want to See

With this morning’s news that Disney is courting Never Let Me Go director Mark Romanek to helm a Cinderella remake, it has become even more apparent that Hollywood is not going to keep its hands off of our Disney princesses. (Already, we have at least two Snow White reboots underway, one sensual Little Mermaid project in development, and a Hailee Steinfeld Sleeping Beauty redo.) In fear of which princess project will be announced next, Movieline has outlined four worst-case-scenario Disney adaptations that might make, say, the inevitable live-action Pocahontas action reboot seem less horrific in comparison.

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4 Re-Imagined Fairytale Movies That We Never Want to See

Jennifer Grey Gives the Dirty Dancing Remake Her Blessing

While most diehard Dirty Dancing fans still haven’t warmed to the idea of Lionsgate remaking the Patrick Swayze classic (even if original choreographer Kenny Ortega will be directing), Jennifer Grey is already embracing the project. Click through to see what Baby herself has to say about the reboot .

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Jennifer Grey Gives the Dirty Dancing Remake Her Blessing

Here’s Your First Look at Paz De La Huerta As Bloody, Sexy, NSFW Nurse 3D

Just over the transom at Movieline comes word from Lionsgate that Paz de la Huerta has been cast as the lead in Nurse 3D , a psycho sexual thriller about a sinister caretaker from director Doug Aarniokoski. Click ahead for more project details and your first look at the sultry actress covered by blood — and not much else!

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Here’s Your First Look at Paz De La Huerta As Bloody, Sexy, NSFW Nurse 3D

Watch the First, Panic-Inducing Trailer for Epidemic Thriller Contagion

“Don’t talk to anyone, don’t touch anyone. Stay away from other people!” If the first trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion is a little paranoid-inducing, maybe that’s for the best. Once the birds start weaponizing avian flu for use on us humans, it’s only a matter of time before the streets empty themselves of humanity. Jude Law’s bubble boy suit isn’t looking so silly now!

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Watch the First, Panic-Inducing Trailer for Epidemic Thriller Contagion

Surprise! Diablo Cody is Polishing That Evil Dead Remake

Confirming yesterday’s report that producer Sam Raimi ‘s Ghost House Pictures is moving forward on an Evil Dead remake, to be helmed by Uruguayan director Fede Alvarez, a press release today also shared the new tidbit that Alvarez’s and Rodo Sayagues’s script is being polished by none other then Juno Oscar-winner Diablo Cody .

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Surprise! Diablo Cody is Polishing That Evil Dead Remake