– by SEAN GERSKI – As the names of those actors up for Captain America continue to fall by the wayside — previously-reported candidates Scott Porter and Michael Cassidy have announced they did not get the gig — and as new names jump up — Dane Cook, Jonas Brothers —...
Archive for the ‘News’ Category
March 9th, 2010 - 10:20 am § in News, Posters & Trailers
Trailer Talk: ‘Tron: Legacy’
– by BEN FOWLER – It may seem to be an old, well-worn cliché to have a belated sequel with the original star — a bit too long in the tooth — on hand to introduce the main character’s son as a way to have someone take on the action required for the next instalment. But [.....
March 9th, 2010 - 9:15 am § in News, Posters & Trailers
Trailer Talk: ‘Iron Man 2′ (Version Two)
– by CAM SMITH – Some may gripe and impotently wave their fists, but I’m really appreciating the fact that Jon Favreau and his marketing team are showing an admirable amount of restraint thus far in selling “Iron Man 2” to the public masses. Usually, when it comes to summer ...
March 8th, 2010 - 11:12 am § in News, Posters & Trailers
Trailer Talk: ‘The Runaways’
– by ALEXA MILAN – Prior to her “Bad Reputation” days, a young Joan Jett was involved in the “jailbait rock” group “The Runaways.” The story of the band of teen girls that rose to fame in the 1970s premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January ...
March 8th, 2010 - 9:30 am § in News
2010 Academy Awards Ceremony Relatively Free of Surprises
– by ALEXA MILAN – Every Oscar ceremony usually has its share of snubs and surprises. “Crash” wins best picture in a huge upset. Alan Arkin unexpectedly beats Eddie Murphy after Murphy took home virtually every other supporting actor award. Bjork shows up wearing a dress that ...
March 7th, 2010 - 9:23 am § in News
Is It Just Me or Did the Conan Movie Just Get Hotter?
– by CAM SMITH – With the reboot/revamp/re-(insert useless buzzword here) of “Conan,” the once and former Barbarian and Destroyer, speedily getting ready to roll before cameras in Eastern Europe, with previously-announced stars Jason Momoa and Mickey Rourke signed, sealed and ...
March 6th, 2010 - 11:40 am § in News, Posters & Trailers
Poster Peek: ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’
– by JOSUE SANCHEZ – I had never even heard of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book series, until I was asked to write this article. Then, to my surprise, it turns out that it is really popular. My daughter has read it, my neighbor’s son has read it, and I was surprised, to ...
March 6th, 2010 - 10:38 am § in News
Ridley Scott to Salvage ‘Alien’ Franchise — In 3D
– by CAM SMITH – Prediction: Two years from now we’re all going to look back and wonder why it was considered news — much less exciting news — that upcoming blockbusters were being released in 3D. With major announcements relentlessly pouring out that biggie-sized flicks li...
March 5th, 2010 - 3:00 pm § in News, Posters & Trailers
Trailer Talk: ‘Frame 137′
– by CAM SMITH – I guess I’m supposed to be blown away by the steam-punk-rock attitude, grungy post-Apocalyptic atmosphere and slick martial arts mayhem prominently featured in the fairly eye-catching teaser trailer for “Frame 137,” a live-action short-film adaption ...
March 5th, 2010 - 1:15 pm § in News
Original ‘Boondock Saints’ Movie Headed Back to Big Screen
Ten years after emerging as a cult sensation, “The Boondock Saints” will return to the big screen in a special one-night presentation, “The Boondock Saints 10th Anniversary Event,” on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. local time. Creator, writer and director Troy Duffy will introduce the event ...
March 5th, 2010 - 12:11 pm § in News, Posters & Trailers
Trailer Talk: ‘After.Life’
– by ALEXA MILAN – Death seems like a pretty definitive phenomenon. Either you’re alive or you’re not. But what if you got stuck between life and death in a weird sort of limbo? That’s exactly what happens to Anna (Christina Ricci) in the upcoming thriller “After.Life.” After a...
March 5th, 2010 - 10:44 am § in News
‘Wolverine 2′ to Start Filming in January
– by CAM SMITH – Wow, no sooner had I finished taking easy pot-shots at “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” than ultra-big news broke that the follow-up to that slapped together heap of mediocrity (for more pithy bitterness, read my original review) is rarin’ and ready to go before cameras ...
March 4th, 2010 - 3:03 pm § in News
‘The Smurfs’ Get A Legendary Addition
– by BEN FOWLER – In a move that has seriously dented his awesomeness quota in my books, Neil Patrick Harris has confirmed on his Twitter feed that he is indeed involved in the upcoming Avatar 2 … I mean “The Smurfs” Movie. Initially reported by Deadline Hollywood ...
March 4th, 2010 - 12:45 pm § in News
Celebrating a Movement: Changing the World One Woman at a Time
The poverty-fighting organization CARE and NCM Fathom announced their second annual International Women’s Day event that brings the best-selling book “Half the Sky” to life on the big screen for a special one-night presentation in select movie theaters nationwide. Inspired by moving stories ...
