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• Richard Gere Replaces Al Pacino in Arbitrage
• Michael Moore Sues Weinsteins Over Fahrenheit 9/11
• Two-Hour Smallville Series Finale Will Air May 13
• Super Bowl XLV Most Watched US TV Program of All Time!
• Transformers Dark of the Moon Super Bowl TV Spot
• Steven Spielberg’s Terra Nova Super Bowl Commercial
• Fast Five Super Bowl Commercial
• Mike Newell to Direct Great Expectations
• Shawn Levy to Direct Fantastic Voyage
• The Hobbit To Start Filming March 21
• Cowboys and Aliens Super Bowl Commercial
• Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides Extended Super Bowl Trailer

Richard Gere Replaces Al Pacino in Arbitrage Posted: 07 Feb 2011 05:24 PM PST We have some good and bad news to report regarding the upcoming drama Arbitrage. According to Deadline, Oscar winner Al Pacino is no longer attached to star as the lead. But don’t fret because one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. The silver-haired Richard Gere is now in talks to pick up where Pacino left off. Arbitrage will be directed by Nicholas Jarecki and will center on “a troubled hedge fund magnate desperate to complete the sale of his trading empire makes an error that forces him to turn to an unlikely person for help.” Jarecki also penned the script. The rest of the cast features Eva Green and Susan Sarandon. Production on the film is set to begin in mid-April in New York. We’re not sure if Pacino ever signed on the dotted line prior to Gere’s involvement but either way we’re happy with the end result. Gere is a talented actor who sometimes gets overlooked or out-shined by his co-stars. Perhaps this film will give him the material and opportunity to get some overdo recognition. What do you think of Gere starring in Arbitrage? Is he a good fit? Related Posts De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci Confirmed for Scorsese’s The Irishman (1) Gael Garcia Bernal to Play Boxer Roberto Duran, Al Pacino in Talks for Trainer Role (1) Al Pacino to Play Phil Spector in David Mamet Biopic (0) Al Pacino and Joe Pesci Join De Niro’s The Irishman (2) Katie Holmes Joins Adam Sandler, Al Pacino in Jack and Jill (1) Al Pacino Goes From Pushing Cocaine to Coffee (5) Scorsese Wants De Niro and Pacino to Star in Frank Sinatra Biopic (1)

Michael Moore Sues Weinsteins Over Fahrenheit 9/11 Posted: 07 Feb 2011 04:33 PM PST Michael Moore’s angry again and this time the Weinsteins are on the receiving end of his wrath. The Oscar winning director has a bone to pick with the producing duo over his 2004 film Fahrenheit 9/11. He recently filed a lawsuit against Harvey and Bob Weinstein regarding the film and (you guessed it) the money they earned. Moore claims that the Weinsteins have cheated him out of a $2.7 million profit generated from his documentary. “The suit claims the Fellowship Adventure Group — the company the Weinstein brothers formed specifically to release Moore's white-hot button documentary, in partnership with Lionsgate and IFC Films — and Moore agreed to a 50/50 split of the profits from the film, but the Fellowship Adventure Group "failed and refused to share equally in the fruits of the venture as the partners agreed." (Fahrenheit 9/11 brought in $222.4 million in worldwide box office, and remains the highest-grossing documentary of all time.) The suit is also seeking punitive damages.” The Weinstein’s aren’t taking this suit lying down. When EW contacted their legal representation Bert Fields, he stated that Moore has earned more than $20 million from Fahrenheit and “he’s not entitled to another dime." If that wasn’t harsh enough, he went on to call the lawsuit "absolute baloney." If that’s not professional, we don’t know what is. What do you think of Moore vs the Weinsteins? Who should win? Related Posts Free Screenings of Capitalism for the Jobless and Homeless (1) The Capitalism: A Love Story Fact Checker (2) Is Michael Moore Done With Documentaries? (0) Capitalism: A Love Story Review Roundup (1) Poster for Capitalism: A Love Story (0) Capitalism: A Love Story Theatrical Trailer (1) Michael Moore Names His New Documentary, A Love Story (0)

Two-Hour Smallville Series Finale Will Air May 13 Posted: 07 Feb 2011 03:49 PM PST The end of an era is near. The CW has announced the date for the final episode of “Smallville.” The long running series has been on the air for a decade, and has followed the humble beginning of Clark Kent from an awkward teenager to a man. His legacy will come full circle this May, when he finally takes the leap we’ve all been waiting for. “Smallville” will end with a special two-hour finale event that will surely end with a bang. The CW will present the final episode on Friday, May 13 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET. "Paying homage to 10 seasons is no small task, and wrapping up each character and story arc has been extremely important to everyone involved in the show," said executive producers Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders.  "We're excited to be able to make the final moments of SMALLVILLE a television event, as the character we've grown up with makes his legendary transformation." After the airing, “Supernatural” will appear the following Friday May 20 at 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET for its own two-hour finale. After all these years it’s really happening. We wonder what the final shot of the show will be? Perhaps Clark wearing the traditional Superman suit and flying into the sky? Or maybe he’ll finally dawn that famous curl in his hair? Or will he recite Superman’s mantra of fighting for truth, justice, and the American way? So many things can happen! Are you excited for the Smallville finale? Source: Collider Related Posts Video: Teri Hatcher on Smallville – Two Lois Lanes Meet! (3) Smallville Homecoming Preview – 200th Episode (0) Smallville 200th Episode Photos: Clark Goes Back to School (0) Teri Hatcher Joins Smallville as Lois Lane’s Mom! (1) Smallville Premiere Clip and Photos With Tess, Lois, and Lex? (1) Aquaman Returning to Smallville (0) Official Smallville Season 10 Description With Kara, Jonathan, Hawkman (0)

Super Bowl XLV Most Watched US TV Program of All Time! Posted: 07 Feb 2011 02:41 PM PST It’s no surprise that Super Bowl XLV was the most watched television program of the year. The championship game always rakes in the numbers, and produces an ungodly amount of ad revenue in the process. This year was even more extraordinary than most, because the game brought in a record breaking amount of viewers. According to a press release sent out by the Fox Network, Super Bowl XLV brought in an astounding 111 million viewers. This made Fox the first network ever to exceed 100 million viewers for a program in prime time. FOX Sports' broadcast of Super Bowl XLV averaged 111 million viewers and is the most-watched television program in U.S. history, obliterating the prior record of 106.5 set last year during Super Bowl XLIV by 4.5 million viewers and the 106.0 million for the series finale of M*A*S*H, which held the viewership record from 1983 to 2010. This is the fourth consecutive Super Bowl to set a viewership record, and attracted 13.5 million more viewers than FOX's last Super Bowl broadcast in 2008 (97.5 million) for the New York Giants upset of the undefeated New England Patriots. No other major sporting event has ever hit a record high in four consecutive years. This also marks the sixth straight year that Super Bowl viewership has increased, and over that span average Super Bowl viewership has increased from 86.1 million in 2005 to 111.0 million, a gain of nearly 25 million viewers. The game posted a 46.0/69 household rating/share tying Super Bowl XXX in 1996 (Dallas-Pittsburgh) as the highest-rated since Super Bowl XX in 1986 (48.3/70, Chicago vs. New England). Only eight of the 45 Super Bowls played had a higher rating, and all were played in a nine-year span between 1978 and 1986. Is anyone really surprised by these numbers? The amount of hype surrounding this game was beyond over the top. If we heard the phrase “black and yellow” one more time we might have hurt someone. Are you shocked by the amount of viewers who tuned in? Source: Coming Soon Related Posts Fast Five Super Bowl Commercial (0) Cowboys and Aliens Super Bowl Commercial (0) Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides Extended Super Bowl Trailer (0) Super 8 Super Bowl Commercial Channels E.T. (0) Captain America and Thor Super Bowl Commercials (0) Bradley Cooper in Limitless Super Bowl TV Spot (0) Watch Rango Super Bowl TV Spot Now! (0)

Transformers Dark of the Moon Super Bowl TV Spot Posted: 07 Feb 2011 01:51 PM PST Transformers Dark of the Moon made its presence known at this year’s Super Bowl with an epic TV spot. The footage reintroduced Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky and his robot protector Bumblebee. We also got a shot of the new female lead Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Optimus Prime, who has some new battle gear. Check it out… Supposedly, the film picks up where Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen left off. We’re not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. We don’t want any remnants of the film to appear in this one. There has to be a significant shift in time because Sam appears to be in a new city and has a new girlfriend. We’re not too invested in this movie, but we will admit that Optimus Prime’s new armor looks pretty amazing. That entire sequence of him spinning around while slicing and dicing Decepticons is great. What’s your favorite part of the TV spot? Do you think the movie will live up to the hype? Transformers Dark of the Moon is scheduled to hit theaters on July 1, 2011. What do you think of the TV spot for Transformers Revenge of the Fallen? Related Posts Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon Teaser Trailer! (6) Optimus Prime in the First Transformers 3 Poster? (1) Teaser Trailer Description for Transformers: Dark of the Moon (0) Transformers 3 Trailer Attached to Tron Legacy and Narnia, Bay Denies 3D Problems (2) Watch Transformers: Dark of the Moon Set Visit (7) Transformers: Dark of the Moon Logo and Behind the Scenes Footage (0) Injured Transformers 3 Extra Sues Paramount (0)

Steven Spielberg’s Terra Nova Super Bowl Commercial Posted: 07 Feb 2011 01:01 PM PST One of the few television shows to earn an ad spot during this year’s Super Bowl was “Terra Nova.” This shouldn’t come as a surprise considering it’s a Fox series and it’s executive produced by Steven Spielberg. We haven’t seen or heard much from the show with the exception of a few photos here and there, and last night was the first time any footage was shown. If you missed it, you can check out the TV spot below… Is anyone else getting a Jurassic Park vibe from this? Even though Spielberg has given it his blessing, and Stephen Lang is the villain of choice, we’re not interested. Something about this show comes across as “wrong place, wrong time.” Perhaps if it aired 10 years ago — on The WB it would work? Are we being too harsh? Official Synopsis: The series centers on the Shannon family as they join the tenth pilgrimage of settlers to TERRA NOVA, the first colony of humans in this second chance for civilization. JIM SHANNON (O'Mara), a devoted father with a checkered past, guides his family – wife ELISABETH and children JOSH and MADDY – through this new land of limitless beauty, mystery and terror. In addition to blue skies, rolling rivers and lush vegetation, TERRA NOVA offers new opportunities and fresh beginnings to its recent arrivals, but the Shannons have brought with them a famial secret that may threaten their citizenship in this utopia. These adventurers soon discover that this healthy, vibrant world is not as idyllic as it initially appears. The areas surrounding TERRA NOVA are filled with dangerous dinosaurs and other prehistoric threats, as well as external forces that may be intent on destroying this new world before it begins. What do you think of the first trailer for Terra Nova? Related Posts First Photos: Steven Spielberg’s Terra Nova (2) New Terra Nova Photos Feature Stephen Lang (0) Noah Wylie in TNT’s Falling Skies Trailer (1) TV Castings: Stephen Lang to Terra Nova, Rachael Taylor to Grey’s Anatomy (0) Watch the Fox Promo for New Series Lone Star (0) Spielberg’s Terra Nova Pushed Back to Fall 2011 (0) Super 8 Super Bowl Commercial Channels E.T. (0)

Fast Five Super Bowl Commercial Posted: 07 Feb 2011 12:13 PM PST Did you really think we were done with the excessive Super Bowl promotions? Nope! There’s more where that came from. Another movie that got some prime ad time during last night’s big game was Fast Five. The fifth installment in the long running Fast and the Furious franchise. It was 30 seconds of high octane action that featured a very angry Dwayne Johnson. Check it out… Did you catch that last shot? Not only were Paul Walker and Vin Diesel speeding on a curved highway but they jumped off a cliff and out of a car simultaneously! Talk about taking the Thelma and Louis moment to the extreme. We hope that’s not the last scene in the film. That would be both a rip off and a spoiler. Official Synopsis: Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of returning all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed in Fast Five.  In this installment, former cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) partners with ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) on the opposite side of the law.  Dwayne Johnson joins returning favorites Jordana Brewster, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Matt Schulze, Tego Calderon and Don Omar for this ultimate high-stakes race. Since Brian and Mia Toretto (Brewster) broke Dom out of custody, they've blown across many borders to elude authorities.  Now backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro, they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom.  As they assemble their elite team of top racers, the unlikely allies know their only shot of getting out for good means confronting the corrupt businessman who wants them dead.  But he's not the only one on their tail. Hard-nosed federal agent Luke Hobbs (Johnson) never misses his target.  When he is assigned to track down Dom and Brian, he and his strike team launch an all-out assault to capture them.  But as his men tear through Brazil, Hobbs learns he can't separate the good guys from the bad.  Now, he must rely on his instincts to corner his prey…before someone else runs them down first. Fast Five hits theaters on April 29. What do you think of the TV spot for Fast Five? Are you interested in seeing the sequel? Related Posts Fast Five Trailer with Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwayne Johnson (1) Vin Diesel vs Dwayne Johnson in Official Fast Five Photo (2) Cast Photos: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris in Fast Five (5) Paul Walker, Vin Diesel Return For Fast Five (4) Cowboys and Aliens Super Bowl Commercial (0) Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides Extended Super Bowl Trailer (0) Super 8 Super Bowl Commercial Channels E.T. (0)

Mike Newell to Direct Great Expectations Posted: 07 Feb 2011 11:21 AM PST After the uneven travesty that was Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, director Mike Newell needs a rebound — fast! Luckily for him, he’s landed a new gig that will have him to take on more classic material. According to THR, Newell will helm a new adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations. You might be asking yourself, “how many versions of this story can Hollywood make?” We’re not sure, but something tells us we’re nowhere near the end of this phenomenon. The trade reports that Newell will direct the feature, which “will be part of a year-round celebration of Charles Dickens’ bicentenary in 2012.” Isn’t that convenient? Here’s the official synopsis of the book: Pip, a poor orphan being raised by a cruel sister, does not have much in the way of great expectations between his terrifying experience in a graveyard with a convict named Magwitch and his humiliating visits with the eccentric Miss Havisham's beautiful but manipulative niece, Estella, who torments him until he is elevated to wealth by an anonymous benefactor. Full of unforgettable characters, Great Expectations is a tale of intrigue, unattainable love, and all of the happiness money can't buy. Great Expectations has the most wonderful and most perfectly worked-out plot for a novel in the English language, according to John Irving, and J. Hillis Miller declares, Great Expectations is the most unified and concentrated expression of Dickens's abiding sense of the world, and Pip might be called the archetypal Dickens hero. We wonder who’ll play Pip and Estella in this version? What do you think of Newell taking on Great Expectations? Is he the right choice? Related Posts Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Director Shortlist Revealed (0) Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: Movie Review (2) Will Mike Newell Direct The Lone Ranger? (0)

Shawn Levy to Direct Fantastic Voyage Posted: 07 Feb 2011 10:46 AM PST Are you ready to go on a Fantastic Voyage? Apparently Shawn Levy is because according to Deadline, he’ll helm the 20th Century Fox and James Cameron produced epic of the same name. The last time we heard anything about the project was last March when Paul Greengrass was in talks to direct, which is no longer the case. Sources close to the project claim that Levy will direct a 3D reimagining of the 1966 film that originally starred Raquel Welch and Stephen Boyd. The film centered on “a team of scientists shrunk into a ship in an attempt to save a colleague’s life.” We’re hearing that a big chunk of the movie will be CGI following the crew’s initial transformation. The script is written by Shane Salerno, with Laeta Kalogridis working on a polish. Levy seems to be making a serious change in his career. He’s gone from helming comedies (Night at the Museum),to action flicks (Real Steel), and now he’s reworking a sci-fi classic. We wonder what it is about him that has Cameron and Fox convinced he’s the man for the job? We don’t have anything against the guy, but this is a tentpole for the studio that has name recognition attached to it. What will the die hard fans think? What do you think Levy directing Fantastic Voyage? Related Posts Four New Photos From Real Steel (0) Hugh Jackman in Real Steel Teaser Trailer (3) Spike TV’s Deadliest Warrior Headed to the Big Screen (0) Paul Greengrass to Direct Fantastic Voyage (1) James Cameron on Avatar 2, and Fantastic Voyage (1) Shawn Levy Compares Real Steel to Rocky (2) Shawn Levy to Produce The Berenstain Bears (0)

The Hobbit To Start Filming March 21 Posted: 07 Feb 2011 09:56 AM PST After multiple delays, last minute castings, and a health scare, The Hobbit is on the move! The film’s production was pushed back after director and producer Peter Jackson had to go in for surgery to repair a perforated ulcer. The procedure sounds pretty painful and we weren’t sure what effect it would have on the production. Thankfully, Jackson has recovered and given fans a glimmer of hope by announcing The Hobbit’s production start date. The Hobbit’s production company Foot7 Ltd announced on Monday morning that principal photography on the film will begin on March 21. Jackson went on to say, “Despite some delays we are fully back on track and very excited to get started.” Ltd also revealed that the March 21 date was chosen for practical reasons. “This date has been chosen following practical considerations of the filming schedule requirements, actor availability and the NZ seasons. Shooting will take place at Stone Street Studios in Miramar and on location around New Zealand.” Yes! In a little over a month, the actors will descend upon New Zealand to continue the Middle Earth legacy. After all the drama, it looks like it’s finally happening. The Hobbit will finally get made! Are you excited about the new film? Source: Foot 7 Ltd via Coming Soon Related Posts Peter Jackson’s Surgery Delays The Hobbit Production (2) New Zealand Unions Won’t Boycott The Hobbit (1) Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit Probably Won’t Film in New Zealand (2) The Hobbit Gets Green-lit, Peter Jackson Confirmed to Direct (4) Peter Jackson Might Take The Hobbit to Europe (2) Surprise – Peter Jackson in Talks to Direct The Hobbit! (2) Studios Beg Peter Jackson to Direct The Hobbit (0)

Cowboys and Aliens Super Bowl Commercial Posted: 07 Feb 2011 09:23 AM PST With TV spots from Captain America, Thor, and Super 8, did you really think that Cowboys & Aliens would sit this one out? Super Bowl Sunday is the premiere place to advertise summer blockbusters and Jon Favreau’s latest got in on the action. The film is slated to hit theaters this May, and blends multiple genres including western and sci-fi. Check out the TV spot… Cowboys & Aliens center on outer-space creatures who land in Arizona circa the mid-19th century intent on enslaving the local population — until a group of cowboys and Apache Indians fight back. Craig will play Zeke Jackson, the revolt leader and a very talented gunman. The cast of the film also includes Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Noah Ringer, Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano, Adam Beach, and Abigail Spencer. Here's a more detailed plot synopsis for the film: 1873. Arizona Territory. A stranger (Daniel Craig) with no memory of his past stumbles into the hard desert town of Absolution. The only hint to his history is a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist. What he discovers is that the people of Absolution don't welcome strangers, and nobody makes a move on its streets unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford). It's a town that lives in fear. But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky.  Screaming down with breathtaking velocity and blinding lights to abduct the helpless one by one, these monsters challenge everything the residents have ever known. Now, the stranger they rejected is their only hope for salvation.  As this gunslinger slowly starts to remember who he is and where he's been, he realizes he holds a secret that could give the town a fighting chance against the alien force.  With the help of the elusive traveler Ella (Olivia Wilde), he pulls together a posse comprised of former opponents—townsfolk, Dolarhyde and his boys, outlaws and Apache warriors—all in danger of annihilation. United against a common enemy, they will prepare for an epic showdown for survival. Cowboys & Aliens hits theaters on July 29, 2011 What do you think of the Super Bowl spot for Cowboys & Aliens? Related Posts New Cowboys and Aliens Trailer and Photos From Film! (1) Cowboys and Aliens Teaser Poster – Daniel Craig is a Lone Ranger (3) Comic-Con 2010: Cowboys And Aliens First Look Footage (7) Harrison Ford Confirmed for Cowboys and Aliens (5) Fast Five Super Bowl Commercial (0) Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides Extended Super Bowl Trailer (0) Super 8 Super Bowl Commercial Channels E.T. (0)

Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides Extended Super Bowl Trailer Posted: 07 Feb 2011 08:47 AM PST Last week, we posted a teaser for the Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides Super Bowl spot, and today we’ve got the full video! The extended TV trailer has been released and it’s awesome! It’s everything you’d expect from the movie: humor, greed, action, bad teeth, and of course, Johnny Depp! Check out the TV spot… It looks as if they’ve found some new young lovers to replace Will and Elizabeth from the original trilogy. How do you fill a void left by Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley? With a young missionary (Sam Caflin) and a mermaid (Astrid Berges-Frisbey), that’s how! Plus, Captain Jack will have his hands full with his ex Angelica (Penelope Cruz) and her crazy father Blackbeard (Ian McShane). Official Synopsis: Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise—this time in Disney Digital 3D™. Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed adventure. Crossing paths with the enigmatic Angelica (Cruz), he's not sure if it's love—or if she's a ruthless con artist who's using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the "Queen Anne's Revenge," the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard (McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn't know whom to fear more: Blackbeard or Angelica, with whom he shares a mysterious past. Pirates of the Caribbean on Stranger Tides is scheduled to hit theaters on May 20th. What do you think of the extended trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean on Stranger Tides? Are you excited to see the movie? Related Posts Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides Trailer (0) Watch Rango Super Bowl TV Spot Now! (0) Johnny Depp in New Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides Photos (1) Johnny Depp Unsure About Pirates 4? (12) Fast Five Super Bowl Commercial (0) Cowboys and Aliens Super Bowl Commercial (0) Super 8 Super Bowl Commercial Channels E.T. (0)

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