In celebration of the June 17 theatrical release and big-screen debut of “Green Lantern,” Warner Bros. will light up 11 North American cities on June 13, encouraging people to Join the (Green Lantern) Corps. Markets include: Los Angeles, New York City, Vancouver, San Diego, Miami, Atlant[...]
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Cameras Roll on ‘Rock of Ages’
New Line Cinema’s film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” has begun principal photography under the direction of Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”). The movie musical stars Julianne Hough (“Burlesque”), with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his[...]
Is Naomie Harris Targeting Bond Role?
— by ALEXA MILAN — Has Daniel Craig found his next Bond girl? According to a report from Entertainment Weekly, actress Naomie Harris may step into the role of James Bond’s latest female sidekick/potential love interest. The news was first reported[...]
New TMNT movie has new writers
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Some characters and franchises seem to always find the light of day in one form or another. So, it’s no surprise we are now getting word that the talented writing team for the upcoming “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” movie have been nabbed to[...]
Josh Duhamel Back on ‘All My Children’
— by JESSICA MORALES — The news of Josh Duhamel returning to “All My Children” has daytime fans in a tizzy — specifically those loyal Leo and Greenlee fans. Duhamel played the popular Leo du Pres from 1999 until 2002, when his character died after plunging into a raging[...]
John Dykstra to Direct Film Based on ‘Essex County’
— by H.G. WATSON — Sometimes, odd combinations can produce amazing results. For example Joe Wright, known for slower period pieces, put together “Hanna,” probably the most exciting action film this year. That’s why the news that John Dykstra, SFX wizard, has decided to take on an i[...]
Dwayne Johnson’s Next Project Is …
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — It seem Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is becoming the go-to guy for movie sequels. With the successful “Fast Five” in his rearview mirror now, Deadline is reporting the action star may be coming on board for the unavoidable sequel “G.I. Joe:[...]
Angelina Jolie is Ready for More ‘Salt’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — A “Salt” sequel is in the works and Kurt Wimmer (“Salt,” “Total Recall”) is writing the script. “Salt” — which grossed roughly $300 million worldwide — starred action heroine Angelina Jolie as a Russian spy named Evely[...]
Lea Thompson’s ‘The Cabin’ to Premiere July 30
Lea Thompson (“Back to the Future”) stars with Steven Brand (“Covert Affairs”) in the world premiere of “The Cabin,” a Hallmark Movie Channel original premiere, July 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT). What was supposed to be a vacation of culture, adventure and ances[...]
Will ‘Hawkman’ be the Next DC Comics Hero to Get a Movie?
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — We learned months ago that Warner Bros. is planning on making more DC movies in the coming years. The scripts we know that are being written are “The Flash,” “Wonder Woman” and also a “Justice League” script, which is being aimed f[...]
The World Loves ‘Pirates’ … But Must Wait for Trip No. 5
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — I have to say, I didn’t see this coming. Because 2007’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” stank like the underbelly of a ship weeks into a voyage, I assumed the latest in the franchise — “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” [...]
‘Dark Shadows’ Won’t Be In 3D
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — This weekend, Tim Burton was in Los Angeles to kick off the opening of his art exhibit at LACMA. The exhibition, which runs through Oct. 31, showcases many of Burton’s illustrations, sculptures, paintings and films. During the grand event, The Wrap sat down wi[...]
Titles and Release Dates for ‘The Hobbit’ Movies Revealed
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — This just in! In an announcement issued by Warner Bros. Today, the movie studio revealed release dates and titles for Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit,” which will be split into two movies. The first installment, named “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” w[...]
An Update on Wonder Woman and a New Costume Revealed
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — We have an update on the “Wonder Woman” TV series that didn’t get picked up by NBC. The Hollywood Reporter had the opportunity to interview Warner Bros. TV CEO Peter Roth, who shed some light on the fate of the series and shared his personal opinion[...]