20th Century Fox has released a new app for the iPhone and iPad that poses the question “Are you smarter than an ape?” The app is based on an actual intelligence test done at Kyoto University, and parallels the central storyline of the new studio’s upcoming[...]
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The Avengers Will Go to Comic-Con
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — Two weeks ago, it was reported that Marvel Studios wasn’t going to have a panel for one of its biggest movies next year: “The Avengers.” Of course, that was a disappointment for many fans out there — but it looks like those plans have changed. Fir[...]
‘Thor 2’ Has Official Release Date and a Writer
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — With the success that “Thor” has had at the box office, there was little doubt we would get a sequel and now, to make it even more official, “Thor 2” has an official release date. Deadline has reported that Marvel and Disney have officially scheduled [...]
‘The Wolverine’ Starts Shooting in October
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — During a phone interview with Darren Osbourne of Chfi.com, Hugh Jackman revealed “The Wolverine” will begin filming this October. “We shoot in October, so it will probably come out a year after that,” he said. “That’s usually around the timeline.” [...]
Columbia Options Remake Rights for ‘Big Man Japan’
Columbia Pictures has optioned remake and sequel rights to “Big Man Japan,” which will be developed and produced into a new feature film by Neal H. Moritz through his Original Film banner. “Big Man Japan” was a breakthrough hit in Japan in 2007 and a cult hit in the United St[...]
Marvel Studios to Skip This Year’s Comic-Con
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — Last summer, Marvel had the biggest event at Comic-Con with “The Avengers” cast appearing to promote the biggest movie the studio has ever done. But this year, Marvel won’t follow their brilliant move from last year. Hero Complex reports Marvel Studios [...]
Paramount Pictures Unveils Interactive ‘Transformers’ Poster
Paramount Pictures has introduced a “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” App that lets iPhone and iPod touch users convert traditional movie posters into an augmented reality experience before their eyes. The app, TF3: DEFEND THE EARTH, allows iPhone and iPod touch users to locate the closes[...]
Emma Stone Offered Lead in ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Emma Stone has worn many hats in her relatively short career — a high school girl feigning promiscuity, a budding writer and Civil Rights activist, the love interest of an arachnid-inspired superhero. Now she might add a classic literary figure to the list, with [...]
‘Horrible Bosses’ Soundtrack Set for July 5 Release
WaterTower Music will release “Horrible Bosses: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” through all digital retailers on July 5, 2011. This audio companion to New Line Cinema’s comedy will include songs composed by Grammy Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Christopher Lennertz (&#[...]
Django Unchained Has a Release Date
— by ADAM POYNTER — As we have heard previously, Quentin Tarantino’s eighth film in his illustrious career is “Django Unchained.” And now The Weinstein Company has officially set a date for the film’s release: Dec. 25, 2012. What we know about the film so far is that it’s a[...]
Ra’s al Ghul May Return in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Drew McWeeny from HitFix.com reports Liam Neeson filmed a scene for the highly-anticipated follow up to “The Dark Knight” on Monday. No doubt reprising his role as Ra’s al Ghul, Neeson was spotted in London. However, on Tuesday he was at the re-opening of [...]
Russell Crowe Cast as Jor-El in ‘Man of Steel’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Amidst rumors going around that there are problems with Warner Bros. Superman reboot, “Man of Steel,” there has been another casting announcement. Variety is reporting that none other than Russell Crowe has been cast as Superman’s birth-father, Jor-El. Originall[...]
Josh Stewart Joins Cast of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — One more talented actor has been nabbed by Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” — Josh Stewart, who is best known for his role in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and, most recently, on TV in “No Ordinary Family.&[...]
Film to Re-Team Joel Silver, Sylvester Stallone, Walter Hill
Dark Castle Entertainment will partner with IM Global and After Dark Films on director Walter Hill’s upcoming action thriller starring Sylvester Stallone, it was announced jointly by the three companies. The film is scheduled to begin production on location in Louisiana later this month and wi[...]