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Has a Major ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Spoiler Been Leaked?

— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — We know that The Lizard (who will be played by Rhys Ifans) will be one of the villains in “The Amazing Spider-Man” and it looks like that a possible huge spoiler has been leaked with regards to the battle between the web-slinger and The Lizard. Big Fan Bo[...]

Sarah Jessica Parker Interested in ‘Sex and the City 3’

— by ALEXA MILAN — If you thought the status of “Sex and the City 2” as a bona fide box office and critical failure was the final nail in the series’ coffin, think again. Sarah Jessica Parker told the Los Angeles Times that she’s not quite ready to hang up Carrie [...]

Brad Garrett Joins ‘The Untitled David Chase Project’

David Chase has rounded out the cast for his upcoming film debut for Paramount Pictures. The creator and producer of the multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning critically acclaimed series “The Sopranos” has announced that “Everybody Loves Raymond” star Brad Garrett will b[...]

Adrianne Palicki Lassos ‘Wonder Woman’ Role

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Adrianne Palicki, a “Friday Night Lights” favorite, has landed the coveted Wonder Woman role. Although the actress from Ohio is not listed among my top five choices, Palicki has the look, somewhat, but she doesn’t scream Amazon warrior. Not at all. Suddenl[...]

Some Casting News for Dark Shadows

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Casting is well under way for Tim Burton’s “Dark Shadows,” which is based from the 1960s serial of the same name. The gothic soap opera originally aired on ABC from June 1966 to April 1971. Created by Dan Curtis, the popular series was about a vampire [...]

Inception Stars in The Dark Knight Rises?

— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — It looks like Tom Hardy may be joined by two former co-stars in the upcoming Batman movie. The French newspaper Le Figaro has confirmed that Marion Cotillard (Mal from “Inception”) is in talks to join the “The Dark Knight Rises.” The Hollywood[...]

Spider-Man Movie Gets an ‘Amazing’ New Title

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — The next Spider-Man film, starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker, will be called “The Amazing Spiderman.” It’s an obvious throwback to the classic comic-book, which was first released in 1963. Although the title isn’t very original, I think it gives Sp[...]

‘Wonder Woman’ Casting Calls Released

— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — The casting sheet for the “Wonder Woman” pilot being produced by David E. Kelley has been unveiled by DC Women Kicking Ass. Here is what they revealed about the characters and more. Before you read, though, note there might be some minor spoilers.[...]

2011 BAFTA Winners Announced

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — The winners of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (better known as the BAFTAs) were announced tonight. None of the winners seem all that shocking, but it is somewhat noteworthy that “The King’s Speech” took home the award for Best Fi[...]

Opening Night at the Portland International Film Festival

— by BEV QUESTAD — At the luxurious Newmark Theater waiting to see “Potiche,” I was seated by a man who had been going to the Portland International Film Festival for 15 years. When his date left for a moment, he hurriedly called another woman to arrange a Sunday meeting to see any P[...]

Rose McGowan to Star in Victor Salva’s Newest Fright Flick

Rose McGowan (“Conan the Barbarian,” “Planet Terror”) joins famed thriller film director Victor Salva (“Jeepers Creepers,” “Powder”) in “Rosewood Lane,” as he goes back to his roots creating a new nightmare every bit as original as his “J[...]

Oscar Nominated Short Films to be Shown in Movie Theaters

Shorts International and Magnolia Pictures will release The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2011 in over 150 theatres across the United States and Canada starting Feb. 11. Three theatrical programmes will give audiences around the country an opportunity to watch the nominated shorts in the Animation, Li[...]

First Image of Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher Released

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — And the Oscar goes to … Meryl Streep! Today, Pathe UK released the first photo of Meryl Streep as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Talk about a transformation. Streep should win the Best Actress Oscar just for look and presence alone. The biopic, [...]

Lindsay Lohan Rumored to be up for ‘Major’ Superman Role

— by SEAN GERSKI — Back in the day, a trip on the airplane usually meant you either had to read what you brought or you had to watch the movie the airline chose for you. On one trip I took out to California, the in-flight movie was “The Parent Trap.” It wasn’t a movie [[...]