* 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.[...]
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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.[...]
Patrick Swayze Dead at Age 57
When I first heard the news, I was as shocked as anyone. I knew he’d been battling cancer for quite some time, but it never crossed my mind that he would actually pass away from it. Maybe I wasn’t being realistic. Maybe I just knew he’d live forever, no matter if he were on this […][...]
Does Jeff Bridges Have ‘True Grit’?
Variety has reported that Jeff Bridges is in talks with Paramount to star in the Coen brothers’ remake of the 1969 classic John Wayne movie, “True Grit.” The announcement came at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Bridges was promoting his new film, “The Men Who Stare At[...]
Nominate Films For the National Film Registry
The Librarian of Congress is seeking nominations for the National Film Registry. To be eligible for the registry, a film must be at least 10 years old and considered “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” According to the registry, “The number of public votes[...]
‘Cars 2: World Grand Prix’ Gearing Up
Walt Disney Picture’s digital 3-D animation movie “Cars 2: World Grand Prix” continues the story of racing star Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and his best friend Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) in a new adventure. This time they are zooming into the international racing stage of the[...]
Moore, Levi Cast in Animated Rapunzel Movie
— by VANNA LAND — Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi have been cast to provide the voices in “Disney’s” upcoming 3-D animated movie “Tangled.” Moore will portray Rapunzel, known for her impossibly-long golden hair, while Levi, who portrays “Chuck” on the NBC series of the[...]
A Clip From ‘The Men Who Stare At Goats’
The trailer for “The Men Who Stare At Goats” was well received (see here), so now we have a clip from the movie. There isn’t much to the clip, as you will see, but it’s still worth checking out. And if you haven’t seen the trailer yet, take a look at the link above.[...]
Timothy Dalton Added to ‘Toy Story 3’
— by VANNA LAND — Former 007, Timothy Dalton, will be joining the familiar gang of toys in “Toy Story 3” as newcomer Mr. Pricklepants, a hedgehog with thespian tendencies. There is no word yet on how exactly his character will become part of the story, but perhaps the toyR[...]
Four Clips From ‘Love Happens’
Most people love Jennifer Aniston. And many people love romantic comedies. However, few people seem to be excited about Aniston’s new romantic comedy, “Love Happens.” It could be the formulaic title or just the fact the trailer makes it seem like just about every other romantic[...]
Warner Bros. Creates DC Entertainment
Here is the official press release: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. has created DC Entertainment Inc., a new company founded to fully realize the power and value of the DC Comics brand and characters across all media and platforms, to be run by Diane Nelson, it was announced today by Barry Meyer,[...]
Did ‘Baby Spice’ Audition For Role of Lois Lane?
Emma Bunton, better known as Baby Spice, has told Britain’s Now Magazine that she was a contender for the role of Lois Lane in 2006’s “Superman Returns.” “I was asked to go to a casting for ‘Superman Returns’,” Bunton said. “I met the director[...]