How do you promote a Biblical movie that even the religious folk have essentially shunned and are extremely skeptical about? You funnel your promotion through one of the most profitable actresses ever to live. That’s not an exaggeration either. While much of Emma Watson’s eye-popping box office gross came from her supporting role in the … Continue reading
Fox locked in release dates for eight upcoming films including sequels to lucrative Taken franchise and the newly re-launched Fantastic Four brand. Taken 3 will arrive in theaters January 9, 2015. The third film will welcome back leading man Liam Neeson (thanks to a reported $20 million paycheck) as well as franchise stars Maggie Grace … Continue reading
Somewhere deep within the pages of movie law, there’s a single proclamation that reads: “If there’s going to be a Muppets movie, there’s going to be a slew of celebrity cameos.” So it’s a good thing that Muppets Most Wanted director James Bobin (he also directed the 2011 Muppets movie) decided to stuff this latest … Continue reading
For many, she will always be Hermione Granger, the book-smart heroine from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter movie franchise, but that precocious nerd has since blossomed into an elegant and talented actress. Emma Watson has managed to successfully transition from being a child star to a bonafide movie star beginning with supporting roles in My Week … Continue reading
Hollywood loves a franchise it can milk every last dollar out of so it doesn’t come as much of a surprise that two particular money-makers have officially sold scripts for upcoming features. Indiana Jones 5 is officially on the way, though with no release date targeted just yet. You can also probably guess that Harrison … Continue reading
This weekend sees the release of the high-octane thrill ride that is Need for Speed. Starring Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad fame, the video game adaptation is sure to leave audiences breathless with a number of thrilling stunts. Here are ten bits of trivia from the film that you may not have known. 1. Need for … Continue reading
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to collide with the small screen on Tuesday, March 11 when Lady Sif (Jaimie Alexander) from the Thor movie franchise guest stars in an episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. It’s certainly a highly-buzzed about event that both Marvel and Disney have been touting for the past couple of … Continue reading
You know summer is right around the corner when the blockbuster popcorn movies start releasing trailers. First up is the teaser trailer for Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. The familiar themes, look and angry rain are all there, but some of the special effects look really sketchy. Hopefully Robert Rodriguez can smooth things … Continue reading
Sony has been busy making moves with upcoming productions today. Earlier today, it was revealed that the studio was eyeing Reese Witherspoon to play the President of the United States in their comedy First Man. Adam Sandler would be playing the title role, with plenty of fart and dick jokes to boot, I’m sure. While … Continue reading
Yesterday, the internets lit up with the hope that hoverboards had finally become a reality. Out of the blue, this viral video surfaced featuring Christopher Lloyd (Doc Brown from Back to the Future) and a number of celebrity guests including Tony Hawk, Terrell Owens, Moby and more. While many of us wanted to believe that … Continue reading
If you’re headed down to South by Southwest in Austin, Texas this weekend, be sure to check out a special Disney collaboration with Mondo, the poster arm the excellent Alamo Drafthouse theater chain. The gallery is themed “Nothing’s Impossible” and runs from March 7 through March 11. Follow Mondo’s Twitter to see if any of … Continue reading
So here’s a little bit of trivia you may not have known. On Oscar night, when the winners are revealed, the trophy is blank. It’s only after the Governor’s Ball that the engraved plate is attached to the trophy. Take a look at a few behind the scenes pics below and see the full set … Continue reading
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