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Ben Kingsley on the Prince of Persia SetDefamer has posted a photo of Ben Kingsley on the set of Walt Disney Pictures' Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time , coming to theaters on May 28, 2010.
Source : comingsoon.net | 12-Oct-2008 13:08
Frank Darabont Exits Law Abiding Citizen
Ain't-It-Cool-News reports that director Frank Darabont ( The Shawshank Redemption ) has left the Law Abiding Citizen production.
Source : comingsoon.net | 12-Oct-2008 12:53
Kerr Smith Talks My Bloody Valentine 3-D
ShockTillYouDrop.com talked to Kerr Smith at Screamfest about rating for My Bloody Valentine 3-D , opening in theaters on January 16. Directed by Patrick Lussier, the Lionsgate release co-stars Jaime King, Jensen Ackles, Kevin Tighe and Megan Boone.
Source : comingsoon.net | 12-Oct-2008 12:38
'Questions on Saif-Kareena are frustrating'
NEW DELHI: Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan doesn't mind media attention, but asking her questions related to her brother Saif Ali Khan and his girlfriend Kareena Kapoor definitely rubs her the wrong way.
Source : Topix.net | 12-Oct-2008 12:03
Jolie: Obama win would be 'nice' for family (AP)
AP - Angelina Jolie isn't giving away who she's backing in the U.S. presidential election, but she does have good things to say about Barack Obama.
Source : Yahoo! News | 12-Oct-2008 06:45
Must Watch: Officially Badass JCVD Trailer
The muscles from Brussels is back! Well, not officially, but he's at least back in movies. JCVD stars the one-and-only Jean-Claude Van Damme in a bank robbery story. You've really got to see it for yourself to understand what makes this such a unique film and why it's not the Van Damme movie you may be imagining. I first caught this up in Toronto and again in Austin at the Fantastic Fest, enjoying it immensely both times. Some people might walk away hating it, others might walk away loving it, but at the very least, you'll see Jean-Claude Van Damme back on the big screen in a way you've never seen him before! Watch the official trailer for JCVD: [flv:http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/jcvd_trailer2.flv http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/jcvd_trailer2.jpg 500 212] JCVD is directed by Brazilian filmmaker Mabrouk El Mechri, of a few French short films previously. The screenplay was co-written by El Mechri, Frédéric Bénudis and Christophe Turpin. The film ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 12-Oct-2008 03:58
Farhadi attends Abu Dhabi film industry conference
Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi is participating in the Abu Dhabi Middle East Film Industry Conference underway in United Arab Emirates.
Source : Topix.net | 12-Oct-2008 03:57
In 'Happy,' Mike Leigh's World Is Not So Miserable
Director Mike Leigh's new film, Happy-Go-Lucky is propelled by a different sort of character: a 30-year-old primary school teacher who likes to party and deflects life's uncomfortable intrusions with an overabundance of good cheer. Not the typical working-class world Leigh usually explores.
Source : npr.org | 11-Oct-2008 23:08
Jolie: Obama win would be 'nice' for family (AP)
AP - Angelina Jolie isn't giving away who she's backing in the U.S. presidential election, but she does have good things to say about Barack Obama.
Source : Yahoo! News | 11-Oct-2008 21:53
Get well soon: Fans
MUMBAI: The news of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan being hospitalised on his 66th birthday Saturday caused consternation the world over, prompting fans to wish him "get well soon". Amitabh was celebrating ...
Source : Topix.net | 11-Oct-2008 19:49
City of Ember - A Wonderfully Entertaining Adventure!
I want to take this moment today to talk about one of my new favorite movies. It's very rare that I find a children's movie, or even a PG movie, that isn't pointlessly fast-paced and annoyingly over-the-top. But today I discovered a movie that not only entertained me to the fullest extent, but was a PG-rated kids adventure movie. City of Ember is easily one of the best family adventure films I've seen in a few years that is as thoroughly entertaining as it is an immense achievement for director Gil Kenan. I'm utterly surprised that more people aren't heading out in droves this weekend to see this magnificent film! Based on Jeanne Duprau's book, City of Ember takes place in a subterranean city built to protect people from the chaos above and house a new generation of human beings. In 200 years time, they were supposed to emerge, but the ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 11-Oct-2008 16:59
Christopher Campbell's The Exhibitionist - Our Economic Crisis
Christopher Campbell has worked in the trenches of the movie theater industry for many years, employed by three different companies, in both art houses and multiplexes, as everything from a concessionist to a manager of concession operations. And yet after experiencing so many horror stories, he still favors popcorn to all other foods and prefers spending money on movie tickets to all other payable leisure activities. But most of all he is still passionate about the exhibition industry, commenting on ways to improve it, discussing all the trends and innovations involved with it and overall celebrating the wonderful pastime of going to the movies. We welcome him today to FS.net where he'll be contributing. Moviegoing has always been thought of as a recession-proof activity, just as the movie business has always been called a recession-proof industry. This despite the realities of attendance drops during the first years of the Great Depression ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 11-Oct-2008 16:45
Two New French Posters for Soderbergh's Che Double Feature
We've just stumbled across two beautiful new posters for Steven Soderbergh's Che double feature. We should probably start referring to each film individually, because these posters are already split up. They're both too exquisite to be reduced in size and placed side-by-side, so I'm featuring each of them in full below. I don't think these movies need an introduction anymore given that we've had numerous discussions about them. However, I can guarantee that this is only just the beginning in regards to marketing and promotion for Che. Until we get more from the American side of things, feast your eyes on these two beauties. I am a bit annoyed that they're using the girl, Aleida Guevara (played by Catalina Sandino Moreno), to sell the first film - The Argentine. She is important to Che's life (he eventually marries her), but she only really shows up half-way through the movie (or even ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 11-Oct-2008 14:35
Leapin' Lizards! V Gets Rebooted (E! Online)
E! Online - Hide the hamsters...the Visitors are baaack!
Source : Yahoo! News | 11-Oct-2008 12:39
Captain America Officially Found in The Incredible Hulk!
This isn't a lie. This isn't a joke. This is confirmed news. Back in the summer when we were caught up in both Iron Man and Incredible Hulk, two rather exciting easter eggs were discovered in both movies. In Iron Man, Captain America's half-built shield could be seen sitting on Tony Stark's work desk. In The Incredible Hulk, Captain America himself could be seen frozen in the ice in the Arctic. The only problem - that arctic scene was cut from the theatrical version of the movie! With the DVD due out next week, our friends at Film School Rejects have officially discovered our superhero frozen in the ice, as promised. If you don't have the DVD yet, you can check out the screencap below. It's an alternate opening scene found in the special features that shows Bruce Banner wandering around in the Arctic. Apparently when an avalanche come crashing down ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 11-Oct-2008 12:19
Big B is 66 years young
Mumbai, Oct 11: The legendary thespian of Indian cinema, Amitabh Bachchan, whose deep baritone is synonymous with his success and fame, turned 66 today.
Source : Topix.net | 11-Oct-2008 11:45
Abu Dhabi media firm in Natl Geographic tie-up (Reuters)
Reuters - State-owned Abu Dhabi Media Co (ADMC) said on Saturday it has tied up with National Geographic to produce up to 15 films focusing on human being's relationship with the world and environment.
Source : Yahoo! News | 11-Oct-2008 11:17
Deepa Mehta, Akshay to produce 'Komagata Maru'
Toronto, Oct 10 : Bollywood star Akshay Kumar and Canada-based Indian filmmaker Deepa Mehta will jointly produce a new India-centric film 'Komagata Maru', in which the actor will play the lead role.
Source : Topix.net | 11-Oct-2008 06:31
Tim Robbins gets star of Hollywood Walk of Fame (AP)
AP - Tim Robbins is known in Hollywood as an Academy Award-winning actor, director, activist and hockey fanatic. On Friday, he added comedian to his repertoire while getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Source : Yahoo! News | 11-Oct-2008 03:35
Zack and Miri's Money Shots - Webisode #2
Earlier this week we brought you the first introductory episode of "Money Shots", the behind-the-scenes series on the making of Kevin Smith's Zack and Miri Make a Porno. A few more episodes have been released since then, including this second one titled "Kevin & Seth". In this episode, Seth Rogen chats with director Kevin Smith on set and learns how to be more like Ben Affleck. As everyone hopefully knows, Kevin Smith worked with Ben Affleck on Chasing Amy, Jersey Girl and Dogma (among other cameo roles) before. Which is why this is a funny (and painful) conversation to watch. Check it out and enjoy! Watch the second episode of "Money Shots" from Zack and Miri Make a Porno: [flv:http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/zackmiri-webisode-2.flv http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/zackmiri-webisode-2.jpg 480 288] Head over to Quick Stop for an archive of all the "Money Shots" episodes! Zack and Miri Make a Porno is both written and directed by Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma, ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 11-Oct-2008 02:26
Sherlock Holmes Spotted in London!
Just Jared has posted the first photos of Robert Downey Jr. and director Guy Ritchie on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures' Sherlock Holmes . They were filming scenes in Central London on Friday.
Source : comingsoon.net | 11-Oct-2008 01:19
First Look: Robert Downey Jr. in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes
The paparazzi over at Just Jared have snapped the first few photos of Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes on the streets of London. Guy Ritchie and his crew are currently shooting in Central London, although we haven't seen any appearance of Jude Law as Watson just yet. We've documented more than enough times that this a fresh new take on the character that breaks the classical boundaries that he was imprisoned by beforehand and this is our first glimpse. He still looks stylish in these first few photos, which is enough to convince me that Guy Ritchie really knows what he's doing with this character. Downey Jr. responded to a question previously about what he's planning to do with a character that has been seen so many times before. "Clearly I'm going to do it better than it's ever been done. The more I read about it the more overwhelmed ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 11-Oct-2008 00:55
Beautiful New German Day the Earth Stood Still Poster
An international poster for The Day the Earth Stood Still has been unearthed today over on IESB. I can't help myself, I'm a big sci-fi guy, and like the Defiance trailer before it, I'm even more excited by this than any normal person would be. The Day the Earth Stood Still is one of the few remaining films left this year that I'm genuinely very excited to see. And this poster, there's just something about Keanu Reeve's cold, alienating stare that gives me the chills. We won't ever see this up in any theaters in the US, but it's a poster that I might pay good money to see on my own walls. Am I really the only one? From all the footage that we've seen, including that extended seven-minute trailer that showed in front of "Fringe", I've got to say that I still think this is going to be an ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 11-Oct-2008 00:27
Cloris Leachman named Rose Parade grand marshal (AP)
AP - Cloris Leachman has been chosen as grand marshal for next year's Rose Parade.
Source : Yahoo! News | 10-Oct-2008 23:42
'Duck Soup': Take One Fiscal Crisis, Boil Merrily
Depression-era comedy sends the Marx Brothers skating through economic territory their namesake Karl would recognize — and it begins with talk of bailouts, tax breaks and other things that Bob Mondello says you'll find familiar, too.
Source : npr.org | 10-Oct-2008 23:26
`Paparazzo' may be bad word in Reeves case (AP)
AP - A celebrity photographer wants to make "paparazzo" a four-letter word during his upcoming civil trial against Keanu Reeves.
Source : Yahoo! News | 10-Oct-2008 22:40
Jolie says Pitt changed her mind about pregnancy (AP)
AP - Angelina Jolie, an advocate of adoption, credits partner Brad Pitt with her decision to have biological children.
Source : Yahoo! News | 10-Oct-2008 22:35
Bollywood stays complascent despite liquidity crunch
Could the current global market meltdown, directly or indirectly, affect Bollywood's finances and the production of its hugely mounted movies? This is a question not many in the film industry are asking at ...
Source : Topix.net | 10-Oct-2008 22:30
Does Zac Have Naked Ambition? (E! Online)
E! Online - A lot of kids go a little crazy after graduation, so maybe that's what's happening to High School Musical 3 hunk Zac Efron, who is reportedly considering following in Harry Potter's nekkid footprints on Broadway in Equus.
Source : Yahoo! News | 10-Oct-2008 22:06
Accused John Cusack stalker accepts plea deal (AP)
AP - A woman accused of stalking John Cusack accepted a plea deal Friday that will allow her to avoid state prison.
Source : Yahoo! News | 10-Oct-2008 21:56
Eileen Herlie of 'All My Children' dies at 90 (AP)
AP - Eileen Herlie, a stage and TV actress who appeared on "All My Children" for more than three decades as the motherly Myrtle Fargate, has died at 90.
Source : Yahoo! News | 10-Oct-2008 21:08
The Wrestler : The NYFF Press Conference
ComingSoon.net attends the New York Film Festival press conference for Darren Aronofsky's fourth movie The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. Aronofsky, Rourke, Tomei and producer Scott Franklin were on-hand to answer questions from the international press in attendance.
Source : comingsoon.net | 10-Oct-2008 19:09
Stone says no malice intended in "W." (Reuters)
Reuters - Oliver Stone's film portrait of President George W. Bush was always going to be controversial given the director's liberal leanings.
Source : Yahoo! News | 10-Oct-2008 17:16
Sylvester Stallone to attend India premiere of
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has hit it off so well with Sylvester Stallone while shooting for 'Kambakht Ishq' that he has convinced the 'Rocky' star to attend the premiere of the film here as well as to work ...
Source : Topix.net | 10-Oct-2008 16:27
Robert Pattinson, Where Are You? (E! Online)
E! Online - After watching the new Twilight trailer, we're feeling pretty giddy and want more of that 22-year-old foxy vampire/reluctant musician Robert Pattinson. So we were disheartened to realize we had to go back to MTV's VMAs just to find a picture.
Source : Yahoo! News | 10-Oct-2008 16:00
Kevin's Review: Body of Lies - Probably the Best Thriller of Its Kind
Post-9/11 thrillers have come and gone over the years, but none have ever really gotten the recipe right. The Kingdom is too heavy on action; Traitor tries to be too smart; and there's just no redeeming Rendition. It's easy to say that Ridley Scott's Body of Lies is a bit tardy, but I'd prefer to describe the film's entrance into this growing genre as fashionably late. With Scott at the helm, and Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe as leads, Body of Lies is a blockbuster both on paper and in execution. The truth is, it's taken a visionary like Ridley Scott to combine the right ingredients in such a way as to create the only truly compelling film of its kind that, despite dealing with combustible topics, manages not to destroy itself. DiCaprio stars as cold, calculating CIA Operative Roger Ferris who maintains surprising capability and leadership in-country, despite his young ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 10-Oct-2008 15:02
Must Watch: Phenomenal Trailer for Edward Zwick's Defiance
Looking for a World War II movie that looks better than Valkyrie? Here it is. Variety has debuted the second full trailer for Edward Zwick's Defiance, which stars Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, and Jamie Bell as three Polish brothers. I'm a big war movie guy, so these kinds of movies usually excite me more than normal, but I still think this looks absolutely phenomenal. This really looks like it could really compete with Bryan Singer's Valkyrie in terms of production and intensity, but remarkably Paramount is giving it a limited release. After the buzz that this trailer is certain to cause, I'm hoping they change their mind. I really mean it when I say this looks like a huge sleeper hit, maybe even the best movie of the year. It hasn't been shown to anyone yet, most likely because they've been finishing the effects, but it still has the potential to ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 10-Oct-2008 14:28
New World Record: Watching 57 Movies in 123 Hours Non-Stop!
Suresh Joachim and Claudia Wavra emerged victorious earlier this week from the Netflix World Movie Watching Championships. These two watched a total of 57 movies continuously for 123 hours and 10 minutes, setting the new Guinness World Record for most consecutive hours spent watching movies. Think it's a fan's dream to be able to watch so many movies? Think again! To give you an idea of how insanely grueling this was, they spent five days straight in a plexi-glass box in the middle of Times Square in New York City watching movies non-stop. Joachim is actually an endurance world-champion who holds 32 other world records, including 100 straight hours of dancing. Damn impressive, I must say! I guess the reason why I wanted to mention this is because I thought I used to be one of those crazy endurance guys who could watch movies endlessly, but I'm nothing compared to these ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 10-Oct-2008 14:00
'Reel Geezers' DVD Faves: Blood, Sweat And Tears
Two 80-something film critics, Marcia Nasatir and Lorenzo Semple, review movies on YouTube. They share some of their all-time favorite films.
Source : npr.org | 10-Oct-2008 13:33
Pitt's first `Make It Right' homes complete in La. (AP)
AP - The first homes in Brad Pitt's Make It Right rebuilding project are complete, and some three years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, 68-year-old grandmother Gloria Guy was on hand to give the actor a big hug.
Source : Yahoo! News | 10-Oct-2008 13:24
Exclusive: The Final Defiance One-Sheet!
ComingSoon.net has your exclusive first look at the final one-sheet for Defiance , opening in theaters on December 12. Directed by Edward Zwick ( Blood Diamond , Glory ), the war thriller stars Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa Davalos, Allan Corduner and Mark Feuerstein.
Source : comingsoon.net | 10-Oct-2008 13:22
Paul Levitz Talks Batman, Superman and More!
Latino Review got a chance to talk to DC Comics President Paul Levitz this week about the status of the third Christopher Nolan-directed Batman film, the Superman reboot (Brandon Routh is still in the mix!), and more.
Source : comingsoon.net | 10-Oct-2008 13:07
Seth Rogen Producing Cancer Comedy?
Mandate Pictures has picked up I'm With Cancer , a comedic autobiographical spec script written by Will Reiser that Seth Rogen will produce with his writing-producing partner Evan Goldberg and Ben Karlin ("The Daily Show With Jon Stewart").
Source : comingsoon.net | 10-Oct-2008 12:52
Bana, Gray Team for Heist Drama Armored
Millennium Films is developing a remake of 2004 French heist drama Le Convoyeur , and the studio is negotiating with Eric Bana to star and F. Gary Gray ( The Italian Job ) to direct, says Variety .
Source : comingsoon.net | 10-Oct-2008 12:37
Rebecca Mader Joins Clooney in Goats
Rebecca Mader (ABC's "Lost") is in final negotiations for the lead female role in Men Who Stare at Goats , the George Clooney- and Grant Heslov-produced adaptation of the book by Jon Ronson. Heslov is directing.
Source : comingsoon.net | 10-Oct-2008 12:22
So Clint Eastwood is a Racist (in Gran Torino) After All?
Who would've thought that the most secretive project in Hollywood would've been a Clint Eastwood movie? This isn't actually about Eastwood being a racist in real life, this is about his next film, Gran Torino. In about three months time we'll see two complete Clint Eastwood films hit theaters, including Changeling in the next month, and Gran Torino after that. This was first announced early in the year, but no one knew what it was actually about. As time went on, rumors popped up stating it was another Dirty Harry or just a movie about a grumpy old man, but now we have some solid information from Eastwood himself. Following the debut of Changeling at the NYFF, Eastwood talked about his character in Gran Torino, as reported by USA Today. The film apparently "slams both prejudice and political correctness" and his character, Walt Kowalski, is described as unflattering and potentially controversial. ...
Source : firstshowing.net | 10-Oct-2008 12:14