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Director Andrew Stanton Calls John Carter ‘A Historically Accurate Martian Film’
Chris Messina Joins Damages on DirecTV
Carla Gugino in Elektra Luxx Movie Trailer
Chris Evans Covers Empire as Captain America: The First Avenger
Video: Jason Segel and Paul Rudd Meet Rush
Katherine Heigl Replaces Halle Berry in New Year’s Eve
Justin Bieber Pre-Sale and Golden Ticket Announcement
Official Scream 4 Poster Gives The Evil Eye!
Applause: Movie Review
William Petersen Returning to CSI
John Barry: James Bond Composer Dies at 77
Javier Bardem Offered Role in Bond 23

Director Andrew Stanton Calls John Carter ‘A Historically Accurate Martian Film’

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 05:57 PM PST

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Over the past couple weeks, Pixar’s upcoming 3D, CGI feature John Carter of Mars has been in the news due to the change of its release date. It was originally set to be a summer blockbuster, but was moved up March 9, 2012. That means director Andrew Stanton and his production team have less time to make the finishing touches on the digital feast. Over at MTV, they spoke with Stanton who gave a status update on the film’s progress, and he revealed what we can expect from his live action adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs classic.

On the look and tone of John Carter of Mars:

"I didn't try to make it look like anything else. I really tried to make it its own thing. I tried to make a very historically accurate Martian film if that makes sense, so I'll let you decipher that."

On the production status of the film:

"I'm not in post-production — I'm in digital principal photography now, which goes on for the rest of 2011, so I'm only halfway through the movie."

As you can see, the new release date definitely added some more pressure to the helmer. If he completes production at the end of the year, he’ll barely have three months to finalize everything in post. The only way this could work in a timely manner, is if he tries to render and edit everything as he goes. With his background in animation and computer graphics, we’re sure he knows his way around an editing suite. He should be able to do this.

Do you think John Carter of Mars will be completed in time?

Chris Messina Joins Damages on DirecTV

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 04:12 PM PST

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Last summer, fans of the Glenn Close led drama “Damages” got some great news. The show, which was removed from the FX schedule after season three, was given a second chance at life. Everyone including its stars thought the show was canceled after the network decided not to renew it for a fourth season, but DirecTV swooped in and saved the day. As we await its return the producers and writers are busy gathering new talent to make things a little more interesting. One of those new additions includes, Chris Messina who’s been cast as someone who has a direct connection to Rose Byrne’s Ellen Parsons.

According to EW, Messina will appear on the new season as an old high school friend of Ellen’s who “was a decorated soldier before being recruited to work for a private security firm in Afghanistan. He's drawn into a web of intrigue when Ellen sets her sights on his corrupt employer (played by John Goodman).”

If thing’s weren’t already complicated enough, Dylan Baker (Secretariat, “Nip/Tuck”) has also signed on to join the cast as “a shadowy opportunist with ties to the Middle East.”

DirecTV has yet to announce the show’s premiere date but we do know the season will consist of 10 episodes that will air on Channel 101.

What do you think of Messina joining the cast of Damages? Are you excited about the new season?

Carla Gugino in Elektra Luxx Movie Trailer

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 03:36 PM PST

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Do you remember Sebastian Gutierrez's 2009 film Women in Trouble? If not, don’t feel bad because a lot of people don’t. The film had a limited release but a huge cast, which was led by Carla Gugino. She played a legendary porn star named Elektra Luxx, and now almost two years later, she’s back in her own self-titled sequel. Check out the official trailer for the film that’s just been released…

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The film features several returning actors from the original, as well as a few new faces including our personal favorite Timothy Olyphant. That man can do no wrong in our eyes! We also love how they’ve expanded Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s part. In the first movie he had more of a cameo than a full supporting role.

Synopsis:

Recently retired from the adult film industry, superstar Elektra Luxx (Carla Gugino) is pregnant with the child of late rock star Nick Chapel. She is trying to make ends meet by teaching a community college sex education class aimed at housewives when a figure from her past, flight attendant Cora (Marley Shelton), approaches her with a proposition. In exchange for the (stolen) lyrics to Nick Chapel's last record, all of which is about Elektra, Cora needs Elektra to seduce her fiancee. Elektra reluctantly agrees to do this favor, setting in motion a series of hilarious events which will see her come face to face with detectives, sex bloggers, emotionally unstable neighbors and the Virgin Mary herself as she wrestles with the prospect of motherhood and tries to become a person of substance.

Elektra Luxx is due out in theaters on March 11.

What do you think of the trailer for Elektra Luxx? Are you interested in seeing the film?

Source: Apple

Chris Evans Covers Empire as Captain America: The First Avenger

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 03:05 PM PST

A while ago, we got our first official look at Chris Evans as Captain America when he appeared on the cover of Entertainment Weekly dressed as the Marvel superhero. Now folks over in the UK are getting their fix with the latest edition of Empire Magazine. The issue features Evans, several new photos of Cap, and some quotes from Marvel chief Kevin Feige. See what the head honcho had to say about the ambitious project…

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Feige on setting up the world for Captain America:

“Scripts had been developed that took place half in World War Two, half in the modern day and none of those scripts were particularly successful because the costume ended up overshadowing the man,” says Marvel chief Kevin Feige. “So we finally said, ‘If we could make a Captain America movie any way we wanted to make it, how would we make it?’ Well, we’d set the entire movie in the past, in that period, with all of the Marvel trimmings. And so we made the fun, kick-ass Captain America movie we wanted to.”

Here’s what director Joe Johnston had to say about the tone:

“I’ve always loved Raiders and the tone that it had,” says director Joe Johnston. “It was period but didn’t feel like it was made in the period. It felt like a modern-day film about the period, which is what we’re doing on Captain America. It will not feel like a war movie. It’s funny where it needs to be and emotional where it needs to be and serious and full of action.”

And finally, the Captain’s portrayer Chris Evans puts in his two cents about playing the hero:

And he’s not just an American hero, argues Evans. “I think he’s the ideal human,” says Evans. “Not just American. It’s what being a good person is. Steve’s managed to overcome all the shortcomings he’s had in life and he does what’s good and what he believes is right.”

You can find out more about the film, the actor, and the director when the March issue of Empire hits news stands on February 3.

What do you think of the cover with Chris Evans?

Video: Jason Segel and Paul Rudd Meet Rush

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 02:28 PM PST

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Do you remember the bromantic comedy I Love You, Man from a couple years ago? The film starred Paul Rudd and Jason Segel and it features a lot of too close for comfort moments between the heterosexual buddies. The film wasn’t a monster hit at the box office but it had some fans, enough to warrant a sequel…or a sort of sequel. Rudd and Segel have joined forces with veteran musicians Rush for I Love You, Man: The After Show. Check it out…

In the video, Rudd and Segel reprise their roles as Peter and Sydney from I Love You Man and if you remember correctly, the duo has an unhealthy obsession with the band. As a matter of fact, their little obsession is one of the main things that drew them to one another.

Here we see them getting a little too comfortable in Rush’s dressing room after a concert. Sydney got the pair some fake passes, but Peter is none the wiser. They’re eventually confronted by the band, who promptly ask them to leave. But before it’s all said and done, Peter get’s a special gift from one of the members.

This sketch doesn’t touch the surface of hilarity that’s present in I Love You Man. If you haven’t seen the movie, a lot of the second hand language will come off as mumbo jumbo to you. Watch the film first to get the full impact.

What do you think of the video? Was it funny or should it die?

Source: Funny or Die

Katherine Heigl Replaces Halle Berry in New Year’s Eve

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 01:51 PM PST

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Just when we thought we’d found one romantic comedy without Katherine Heigl’s influence, we’ve been proven wrong! Over the past month, the casting for Garry Marshall’s latest film New Year’s Eve has been growing at the speed of light. The movie has experienced a serious surge in actors with the latest batch being added on Thursday. Now according to Deadline, the reigning rom-com queen Heigl has found a way to creep into the mix.

The site reports that Heigl will replace Oscar winner Halle Berry in the ensemble comedy that will have her serving as a love interest for Jon Bon Jovi. He'll play (you guessed it) a rock star who once dumped Heigl’s food catering character but now finds himself face to face with her again at a party.

Berry recently dropped out of the film just as the production was getting under way. Her reps claim that New Year’s Eve is the perfect project for the actress because it’s an ensemble piece that will allow plenty of flexibility in her schedule. The actress was in early talks to star in the film, prior to this casting but nothing ever came of it.

We feel as if Berry would have been a better fit for the role than Heigl. Her and Bon Jovi are in the same age group and their both really, really good looking. Nothing against Heigl, but we’re sick of seeing her in every romantic comedy produced. What about you?

What do you think of Berry vs Heigl? Do you think she’s decent recast?

Justin Bieber Pre-Sale and Golden Ticket Announcement

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 01:33 PM PST

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It’s almost time! Aren’t you excited? No!? Well, get there. Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 1st, advance tickets for Justin Bieber’s film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never will go on sale and my friends, as they used to say on cheesy commercials, that’s not all! One lucky Beiber fan suffering from the Feiver will receive a Golden Ticket! I didn’t know Bieber had a chocolate factory?! Wait, he doesn’t, or at least he hasn’t invited five rascally kids to try and take over it. Back on point! If you win one of the two Golden Tickets, you won’t have to go to Bieber, because the Biebster will be coming to you…

I think my dog just heard a group of young girls and boys screaming, either that or there is an earthquake coming. It’s always either Bieber or a natural disaster when that happens. That is unless Johnny Depp is back from his Island. Once again, back to the story!

If you purchase tickets on Fandango.com and/or MovieTickets.com tomorrow you will be automatically entered to win “The Ultimate Golden Ticket Sweepstakes”, in which one lucky person from each site will win a date with Justin for their very own hometown screening of Never Say Never for them and a friend. Just make sure the friend you bring is less attractive than you and everything should be fin. Just imagine if you buy a ticket from BOTH sites and win BOTH Golden Tickets! That’s double-Bieber — by then you’re practically a couple…

OK I’ll stop now. I just really hope these golden tickets go to some cute youngsters and not some creepy old dude. Ew.

The movie open in RealD 3D, Digital 3D and 2D Nationwide on February 11, 2011.

Check out the trailer for the film now — it gets me choked up every time.

Commence your bitter and/or excited comments!

Official Scream 4 Poster Gives The Evil Eye!

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 01:17 PM PST

The first official poster for Scream 4 has been released and it’s a killer (pun intended). Over the past couple months, we’ve seen our fair share of promo photos from the sequel, but the studio has held off on posters — until now. Over on Yahoo Movies, they’ve debuted a teaser that features a pair of terrified eyes that we all know too well. Take a look…

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The tagline for the poster reads, “New decade. New rules,” and it shows a blue eyed woman’s scared face. Her terrified look is covered by by the number four, which represents the fourth installment in the series, and the beginning of the new trilogy. We’re not sure if it’s Neve Campbell’s face that’s being shown, or Courteney Cox’s. It looks more like the latter. Who do you think it is?

Also check out the teaser posters from the previous three films, and tell us how this one stacks up. Our favorite is the original that features Drew Barrymore. It’s an oldie but goodie that still delivers!

Scream 4 is scheduled to hit theaters on April 15.

What do you think of the new one sheet? Are you interested in seeing the sequel?

Applause: Movie Review

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 01:00 PM PST

A treat, if not quite a splendid one, for fans of Paprika Steen, the Danish Applause tells the story of successful actress and recovering alcoholic Thea as she tries to return to the lives of her two young sons, whilst playing Martha onstage in Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? Steen is magnificent, a wreck, hanging on with hairspray, mascara and cigarettes. She's the absolute centre of the film's attention – not many actors could so resiliently shoulder as many unflattering close-ups as she – but she's better than her material.

Direction is largely in a detached observational mode, using underplayed action to imply emotional heft, but rarely trusting to the effectiveness of a long take. Steen and the juddery camera recall the heady days of Dogma, which taught if nothing else the superfluity of most movie music; pleasant enough as its sparse use is here, it's needed solely to stretch out dead-space montages. There’s little that feels risky: Steen’s bravery is a given but it’s barely stretched. It’s the sort of film about which one feels let down because the potential – and ambition – is great but the result is so sketchy. Jesper Tøffner's camerawork does have its moments, with some striking, almost monochrome compositions (and a particularly effective focus pull); the script, however, is as reticent as the direction, its emotional meat confined largely to frequent recursions to the Albee play (Steen’s acclaimed 2008 performance in Copenhagen). As the film progresses, however, these excerpts slide from window of suggestion into Thea's past life, to merely facile scene transitions, with no exploration of the parallels and forces between the character and the actress. Playing real-life in a quieter mode simply makes it appear less interesting.

The title implies rather more focus on the specific psychological priorities of the performing artist than is even considered, a few throwaway comments aside, and the strangeness of Thea's encounter with a barfly and later neurotic love-making (sort of) remains awkward rather than awkwardly revealing. The question of whether or not Thea has changed to the extent of being able competently to look after her children is entirely neutered – it is less important whether she has or not, than whether others think she has or not; the flaw, however, is that so intently focused as it is on Thea, the film gives itself no room to breathe life into anyone else (the paper-thin role of her ex-husband benefits greatly from the characterful face of Michael Falch) and despite Steen's best efforts, Thea remains basically a stock character. Makes one long to see all of her Martha.

Applause is out now. Watch the trailer…

In Denmark, actress and recovering alcoholic Thea (Paprika Steen) tries to return to the lives of her two young sons, whilst playing Martha onstage in Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? Steen is magnificent, a wreck, hanging on with hairspray, mascara and cigarettes. She's the absolute centre of the film's attention – not many actors could so resiliently shoulder as many unflattering close-ups as she – but she's better than her material. Direction is largely in a detached observational mode, using underplayed action to imply emotional heft, but rarely trusting to the effectiveness of a long take. Steen and the juddery camera recall the heady days of Dogma (which taught if nothing else the superfluity of most movie music; pleasant enough as its sparse use is here, it's needed solely to stretch out dead-space montages). Jesper Tøffner's camerawork does have its moments, with some striking, almost monochrome compositions and a particularly effective focus pull. The script, however, is as reticent as the direction, its emotional meat confined largely to frequent recursions to Albee's play; as the film progresses, however, these excerpts slide from window of suggestion into Thea's past life, to merely facile scene transitions, with no exploration of the parallels and forces between the character and the actress. Playing real-life in a quieter mode simply makes it appear less interesting. The title implies rather more focus on the specific psychological priorities of the performing artist than is even considered, a few throwaway comments aside, and the strangeness of Thea's encounter with a barfly and later neurotic love-making (sort of) remains awkward rather than awkwardly revealing. The question of whether or not she has changed to the extent being able competently to look after her children is taken out of her hands – it is less important whether she has or not than whether others think she has or not; the flaw, however, is that so intently focused as it is on Thea, the film gives itself no room to breathe life into anyone else (the paper-thin role of her ex-husband benefits greatly from the characterful face of Michael Falch) and despite Steen's best efforts, Thea remains basically a stock character. Makes one long to see all of her Martha.

Applause out now.

s even considered, a few throwaway comments aside, and the strangeness of Thea's encounter with a barfly and later neurotic love-making (sort of) remains awkward rather than awkwardly revealing. The question of whether or not she has changed to the extent being able competently to look after her children is taken out of her hands – it is less important whether she has or not than whether others think she has or not; the flaw, however, is that so intently focused as it is on Thea, the film gives itself no room to breathe life into anyone else (the paper-thin role of her ex-husband benefits greatly from the characterful face of Michael Falch) and despite Steen's best efforts, Thea remains basically a stock character. Makes one long to see all of her Martha.

Applause out now.

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William Petersen Returning to CSI

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 10:39 AM PST

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Gil Grissom is back! The former leader of the CSI team from the hit CBS drama will reappear as a special guest on an upcoming episode. According to EW, William Petersen and his alter ego will reunite with his old buddies and his on screen wife Jorja Fox won’t be too far behind. What are those two up to exactly? Find out below…

Petersen has already shot his cameo appearance, which many suspect will air this week on February 3. The site claims that his return will have something to do with his long lost mother who’ll be played by Phyllis Frelich.

“…a murder occurs at a school for the deaf where Grissom's mom is a professor. Sara goes to investigate but ends up facing an unexpected challenge — a surprising lack of affection from her mother-in-law. Apparently, Grissom's mom never felt that Sara was the one for her beloved Gil so the two women have a few fences to mend. The episode also stars Oscar winner Marlee Matlin as a school colleague who not only serves as Mrs. Grissom's protege but used to date Gil.”

This episode will feature Gil’s talent for sign language, which was first revealed in season one, when he discussed growing up with a deaf mother. Petersen left “CSI” in 2009, and was replaced by Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne.

How do you feel about Petersen’s return and the story surrounding it?

John Barry: James Bond Composer Dies at 77

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 10:00 AM PST

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This morning, we have sad news to report. John Barry, the award winning composer best known for the scores present in the early James Bond films has passed away. According to Deadline, Barry died in New York of a heart attack at the age of 77. He leaves behind a cinematic legacy that’s littered with classic scores and generation defining tunes that no one will ever be able to recreate.

Over the course of his career, Barry won five Academy Awards for his work on films such as Born Free, The Lion In Winter, Out of Africa and Dances With Wolves. He also wrote the soundtracks for 11 James Bond films including Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice. Other notable films on his resume are Midnight Cowboy, The Ipcress File and Body Heat just to name a few.

The British musician had a major effect on younger composers including David Arnold, who took over the Bond scores after Barry.

Arnold said of Barry, "He was the reason why I got into film music. It's a profound loss for everyone. He was gruff and forthright and hilarious. But it's the musical legacy that's astonishing. The music he wrote often transcended the film he wrote it for. James Bond would have been far less cool without John Barry holding his hand."

He influenced an entire generation and his talent will truly be missed.

John Barry R.I.P.

Javier Bardem Offered Role in Bond 23

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 09:25 AM PST

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Javier Bardem is everywhere. The Spanish actor is creeping his way into every major project that’s on the horizon. Last week it was revealed that the Oscar winner was offered the lead role in Ron Howard’s ambitious adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower. Now according to Deadline, he’s being courted to appeared in another highly anticipated project – Bond 23!

At the moment, Bardem’s role is being kept under wraps, but traditionally the second largest part next to Bond himself typically goes to the villain. Bardem has no problem playing bad guys considering his award winning performance in No Country for Old Men. If he signs on for the project, he’ll only be the second Academy Award winner to face off against the legendary agent following Christopher Walken from A View to Kill.

There’s no word on whether or not Bardem will star in the film, but the offer is out there. At this time, Daniel Craig and Judi Dench have been confirmed to reprise their roles as Bond and M respectively, and Sam Mendes is attached to direct. No plot details have been revealed at the moment but the screenplay is rumored to pick up shortly after the ending of Quantum of Solace.

What do you think of Bardem as a possible villain?

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