— by SEAN GERSKI — In news that will actually come as a surprise to pretty much no one, the next “Spider-Man” movie will be released in 3-D. However, the actual news here is that the movie will swing into theaters on July 3, 2012. In the meantime, be prepared to continue to h[...]
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Tom Cruise Books Another ‘Mission’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Mike Fleming over at Deadline Hollywood reported Tuesday that Tom Cruise has signed a deal with Paramount Pictures to star in a fourth “Mission Impossible” film. Paramount and Cruise parted ways in 2006, but they seem to have worked out their differences and[...]
Has ‘Saw’ Finally Reached Its Endgame?
— by CAM SMITH — Like the majority of film fans, I’ve grown weary and ambivalent towards the “Saw” franchise. What began as a clever Rube Goldbergian spin on “Seven” has become a convoluted nightmare of hopelessly muddled continuity so confusing that I’m not even sure what[...]
Superman 3.0 — Is Chris Nolan Taking Over?
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — A lot of people seem surprised that Warner Bros. is apparently turning to Christopher Nolan to “godfather” the “Superman” series (as reported in this Deadline Hollywood story). However, it really shouldn’t come as too much of a shock.[...]
First Look: CGI Smurf
— by BEN FOWLER — Currently in the “facepalm” section of films in development — alongside the “Yogi Bear” movie — is “The Smurfs.” The movie is starting to take shape and below you can see the first leaked image from the film of one of the titular [...]
Pixar’s ‘Up’ Wins Annie Award for Best Feature
Pixar Animation Studio’s “Up” won the Best Animated Feature honor at the 37th Annual Annie Awards at UCLA’s Royce Hall Feb. 6. Walt Disney Animation Studios won six Annies overall including three for its feature “The Princess and the Frog” and three for its television[...]
About That Miramax Situation …
— by CAM SMITH — Even though last rites have yet to be performed, things are looking troublingly grim for Miramax, the once-vibrant, artist-friendly haven for scrappy, innovative independent film making founded by Hollywood heavies Harvey and Bob Weinstein in 1979. While earlier reports [...]
Daredevil Next Up for Reboot Treatment
— by SEAN GERSKI — It’s a idea that’s been bandied about for a while now, but Mike Fleming of Deadline Hollywood (the site that covers Marvel better than anyone) is reporting that the gears are majorly in motion for the “Daredevil” reboot to get under way[...]
2010 Oscar Nominations Announced
— by RACHEL COYNE — The 2010 Oscar nominees were announced this morning, and on the whole, they were relatively pedestrian; everything and everyone that was expected to be recognized was. Now is the time when I usually start to get pumped for Oscar night, attempting to see as many of the[...]
About That George Lucas Fairies Project …
— by CAM SMITH — George Lucas has been a man about town these last few weeks. Hyping his hefty — and apparently excellent — new tome “George Lucas’s Blockbusting” (which was written by author/journalist Alex Ben Block, but features truck-loads of fascinating insight[...]
Visit Ollivander’s Wand Shop at ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’
Visitors to the Ollivander’s Wand Shop at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will step into one of the most iconic scenes from the bestselling Harry Potter books and blockbuster feature films. With the assistance of a live actor, along with amazing special effects, guests of[...]
Hugh Jackman talks ‘Wolverine 2’
— by BEN FOWLER — At the recent People’s Choice Awards, Hugh Jackman gave an exclusive scoop announcing “Wolverine 2” will be going before the cameras in “a year to a year and a half …” Now, there aren’t many people that really loved “X-Men Origins:[...]
Explore ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’
On Jan. 28, Universal Orlando Resort and USA Today will partner to provide the first-ever augmented reality map in advance of the Spring 2010 opening of the highly-anticipated theme park experience “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Orlando Resort. With a computer, a web [...]