— by VANNA LAND — We soon will be seeing “Muppets” everywhere, according to the reports out of the Disney D23 Expo that happened a couple weeks ago. So what is with the title to the new movie, “The Cheapest Muppet Movie Ever Made”? Jason Segal — who is[...]
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Possible Picture of Nic Cage as ‘Superman’
— by SEAN GERSKI — For years, we have heard about the “Superman” movie Tim Burton was gearing up to direct. And the most surprising (or disturbing) aspect has always been his choice for the Man of Steel: Nic Cage. Anyone who knows anything about Superman can tell you Cage is [...]
‘Sex and the City 2’ Filming in New York
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — I am really looking forward to ‘Sex and the City 2.” The sequel, which currently is filming on the streets of New York, is scheduled to be released next Memorial Day weekend. The first movie was a fun girls’ night out at the movies, and there[...]
Soderbergh Contemplates Giving Up Directing
— by SEAN GERSKI — Taken on the whole, Steven Soderbergh’s career has been very hit or miss. But during a four-year period (1998 through 2001), Soderbergh was doing work that was arguably as good as anyone in the business (namely “The Limey,”[...]
What’s the ‘Pirates 4’ Scuttlebutt?
— by VANNA LAND — It was just over a week ago that Johnny Depp in full Jack Sparrow regalia joined then Disney chairman, Dick Cook on the Disney D23 stage to announce the next installment of the popular series “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie (sub-titled “On Stranger[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Never Sleep Again’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Next year, Jackie Earle Haley will take over the role of Freddy Krueger from actor Robert Englund. To gain some momentum for the reboot, a new feature-length documentary, “Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Documentary,” is being put together. Here is[...]
See ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Like Never Before
“The Wizard of Oz” 70th Anniversary Hi-Def Event, a special one-night only, nationwide in-theater presentation, will take place Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. local time. The classic movie has been re-mastered in its entirety and will be shown in movie theaters for the first time ever in high d[...]
‘The A-Team’ Has a Van, New Cast Member
PIC— by SEAN GERSKI — Splash News has managed do what the bad guys never do — track down the A-Team’s van. The movie, based on the popular TV show of the 1980s, currently is filming in British Columbia, Canada. For 13 more pictures of the van driving around, head over to Spla[...]
New Photos From Rob Marshall’s ‘Nine’
— by VANNA LAND — Several pictures from the soon-to-be-released new musical “Nine” have recently surfaced, showing several of the stars — including Nicole Kidman, Daniel Day-Lewis, Kate Hudson, Penelope Cruz, Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson and Marion[...]
Love Begins at the End for McGregor, Green
— by SEAN GERSKI — It will be a case of the right person at the wrong time as Ewan McGregor and Eva Green find love as the world begins to fall apart in “The Last Word.” Directed by David Mackenzie (of “Hallam Foe”), “The Last Word” begins shooting in [...]
The Backlot: Movie News Roundup
* According to Variety, Disney will release the 3D version of “Tron Legacy” in both theaters and Imax screens on Dec. 17, 2010. * Sissy Spacek will appear in a multi-episode arc of the TV show “Big Love,” the L.A. Times reports. Spacek will play “a powerful Washington D.C.[...]
The Backlot: Movie News Roundup
* Betty White, 87, has been selected to receive the Screen Actors Guild’s lifetime achievement award during the guild’s 16th annual awards telecast on Jan. 23. The award honors career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment. * According to Variety, the Weinstein Co.[...]
Comedic Return For Edward Zwick
— by SEAN GERSKI — Writer-producer-director Edward Zwick has had a long, varied career, but he is most often remembered for his epic dramas (such as “Courage Under Fire,” “Legends of the Fall,” “The Last Samurai” and “Blood Diamond”). He do[...]
‘The A-Team’ Cast Is Just About Complete
Last week, we told you that Quinton “Rampage” Jackson had been cast as Sgt. Bosco “B.A.” Baracus. Now, it looks like the team has its “Howling Mad” Murdock. Several big name actors were rumored for the part, but, in the end, it looks like Sharlto Copley will walk away with the role.[...]