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 […][...]
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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[...]
‘Rampage’ Jackson to Play B.A. Baracus
— by SEAN GERSKI — Three-fourths of the cast for the upcoming “A-Team” movie has now been filled out with the addition of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson as Sgt. Bosco “B.A.” Baracus. The role, made famous by Mr. T on the show which ran from 1983 to[...]
John Lasseter, Pixar to Win Golden Lion Award
The Venice International Film Festival’s Golden Lion (Leone d’Oro) for Lifetime Achievement will be awarded this year to director-producer John Lasseter and the directors at Disney’s Pixar Sudios. This year marks the 66th edition of the Venice International Film Festival, which is [...]
‘Star Trek’ DVD, Blu-ray Ships Out Nov. 17
— by VANNA LAND — J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” is set to beam down to stores everywhere on DVD and blu-ray on Nov. 17. The re-imagining of the early days of the original Star Trek crew grew large crowds in theaters this spring and recently re-appeared in IMAX theaters for a limited run[...]
Rambo Returning For ‘The Savage Hunt’
Sylvester Stallone’s second-best creation, John Rambo, will return to the big screen for another shoot ’em up. The movie, “Rambo V: The Savage Hunt,” is slated to include more of a science fiction bent than did the previous adventures.[...]