— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — It looks like Warner Bros./DC Comics is bringing another comic book character to the small screen along with “The Spectre” and “Deadman” — and this is one I never expected: Booster Gold. Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Syfy has ordered a pilot script from Greg Berlanti’s Berlanti Productions and will […][...]
Under Review: ‘Superman Requiem’
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — The great thing about comic book fans is that they are so dedicated to what they love. Gene Fallaize is one of those fans. He is the writer, producer and director of the Superman fan film “Superman Requiem,” which pays tribute to the Richard Donner version of the hero.[...]
Seven Clips from ‘The Muppets’
— by ADAM DALE — The Muppets have been entrancing kids and audiences the world over since the mid-’50s when Jim Henson created them. Since then, they have appeared in nearly a dozen movies and countless television specials. “The Muppets” is the first theatrical release for all of our puppet friends since Disney bought the […][...]
Netflix Grabs Rights to New ‘Arrested Development’ Episodes
— by ALEXA MILAN — Practically ever since “Arrested Development” ended its three-season run on FOX in 2006, the cast and crew have kept the rumor mill churning about a possible big screen continuation. Now after more than five years, fans finally have some concrete news that the series will get another go, at least […][...]
Universal Begins Principal Photography on Werewolf Thriller
There’s no safe place to hide as the all-new supernatural Untitled Werewolf Thriller has begun principal photography in and around Bucharest, Romania. Universal celebrates its storied history of creatures and horror with an exhilarating original adventure that embraces the popular cultural resurgence of the age-old werewolf myth. Breathtaking action and nail-biting suspense collide as an […][...]
Under Review: ‘Happy Feet Two’
— by ADAM DALE — “Happy Feet” was a happy surprise hit for Warner Bros. Pictures in 2006 when this sleeper hit came out of nowhere and grossed over $380 million at the box office. Its flawless mixing of gorgeous computer-animated graphics, showcasing the beautiful icy world of the Antarctic, with contemporary songs, dances and […][...]
Under Review: ‘J. Edgar’
— by ADAM POYNTER — “J. Edgar” has the potential to make the most memorable and controversial biopic in many years. With his quick rise in the political world, litigious personal life, controversial tactics — which included blackmailing government officials — and the creation of the modern Federal Bureau of Investigations police and crime fighting […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Jingle All the Way’
— by SEAN GERSKI — All things considered, I’d rather wait until Thanksgiving is over to start thinking about Christmas. However, there’s money to be made in the holiday, meaning the festive season gets started earlier and earlier every year. Hallmark has been playing original specials all month and one of the new ones, “Jingle […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Wanderlust’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Between “Wet Hot American Summer” and “Role Models,” actor Paul Rudd and writer/director David Wain have proven they’re adept at R-rated comedy hijinks. And based on the new trailer for their latest movie, “Wanderlust,” the continuation of their creative partnership looks promising. Rudd and his one-time “Friends” co-star Jennifer Aniston […][...]
Hallmark’s ‘A Christmas Wedding Tail’ Set to Air Nov. 19
A pair of passionate pooches fall head-over-tails in love and conspire to get their owners to fall for each other in “A Christmas Wedding Tail,” a Hallmark Channel original movie world premiere on Nov. 19 (6p.m. ET/PT, 5C). Jennie Garth (“90210”), Tom Arnold (“Rosanne”), Brad Rowe (“General Hospital”) and Catherine Hicks (“7th Heaven”) star the […][...]