On April 3, actor, director and producer Corbin Bernsen and his team will hold local auditions for parts in his upcoming film, “25 Hill,” which will be shot primarily at Derby Downs in Akron. According to the production team, “Because this truly community project was inspired and[...]
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Buck Rogers Headed to Big Screen
— by CAM SMITH — Now that “Avatar” has amassed more riches than you or I will ever see in our insignificant, ant-sized lives, you can bet your precious Pandorian spear replicas that Hollywood is eager – nay, desperate – to replicate its success. Thus, it doesn’t require a Marty[...]
Grand Opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Set for June 18
One of the most widely-anticipated theme park entertainment experiences ever created – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort – is set for a public grand opening on June 18. Today, Universal Orlando Resort also revealed details about what is expected to be one the most e[...]
‘Dr. Horrible’ Sequel to be a Full-Length Film?
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — Recently, Neil Patrick Harris spoke with MTV News about the future plans for the “Dr. Horrible” sequel. The biggest bomb NPH dropped was the possibility of the “Dr. Horrible” sequel being a full-length film. Some of you may be unfamiliar[...]
Chris Evans Agrees to Wield Captain America’s Shield
— by ALEXA MILAN — It’s official: Chris Evans is Captain America. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed today that Evans has accepted the title role in Marvel’s “The First Avenger: Captain America.” Evans was offered the role last week, but it wasn’t known whether he would accept[...]
First Look: ‘Priest’
— by BEN FOWLER — Paul Bettany’s career suicide continues. Not content with wasting his and our time with “Legion,” he’s back to do it all again with “Priest.” The film is loosely based upon the Korean comic of the same name by Min-Woo Hyung. Bettany stars as [...]
Sir Ian McKellen Says ‘The Hobbit’ Starts In July
— by BEN FOWLER — Oops! Sir Ian McKellen seems to have let the proverbial cat out of the bag. On his official site, the legendary thespian blogged how “The Hobbit” films will begin shooting in July of this year, how the filming will take over a year to complete and[...]
Report: Chris Evans Offered Captain America
— by SEAN GERSKI — There was a period there for a few days where I was heavily invested in the casting of Captain America role. That time passed around the time of the 400th “exclusive” story listing those who were in the running for the role. I really don’t want to rep[...]
Tim Burton Looking to Resurrect ‘Addams Family’
— by CAM SMITH — With his “Alice in Wonderland” currently filling Disney’s rabbit-hole with mountains of crisp currency ($450 million worldwide in less than two weeks. Yowza!), you can pretty much bet that Tim Burton will be given pretty much carte blanche to bring whatever[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Pride & Prejudice & Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls’
— by TOM ELCE — I can’t escape zombies this week. First I revisit George A. Romero’s “Land of the Dead” to discover I now like it more than I originally did. Then I subject myself to four dull clips from his upcoming “Survival of the Dead.” And now?[...]
Could ‘X-Men 4’ Be in Bryan Singer’s Future?
— by CAM SMITH — The “X-Men” film series feels like it has become a cinematic entity akin to the “Star Trek” franchise — a property that seems destined to navigate some seriously choppy waters, alternately exciting and infuriating fans, and probably continue to be a viable [...]
A Look Back at the 33rd Portland International Film Festival
— by BEV QUESTAD — Film, video, art, lectures and jazz. Portland, Ore., hosts an entertaining, thought-provoking indulgence of quality film artistry that coincides every year with the world renowned Portland Jazz Festival, cutting edge exhibits at the Portland Art Museum and events[...]
Can Matthew Vaughn Bring ‘Sandman’ to Life?
— by CAM SMITH — With “Watchmen,” the crown jewel in the comic-book medium’s feathered hat, having made the jump to the silver screen, alongside classy adult-oriented faves like “V For Vendetta,” “300,” “Sin City,” “American Splendor” and “From Hell,” filmmakers[...]
Conan O’Brien: Matinee Idol?
— by RACHEL COYNE — Even if you’re not a fan of Conan O’Brien, Jay Leno or late-night TV, you would have to have been living under a rock the past couple of months to not know about the kerfuffle that went down at NBC. And whether you’re Team Coco, Team Jay or Team Don’t [&hellip[...]