Time to get back into the swing of things with the What I Watched column. I have the first two months of the year cataloged and will include any 2014 movies in my annual “Every Movie I Watched” post eight months from now. Until then, here’s what I watched in March. I highlight two movies … Continue reading
It’s finally here. After years of speculation, the teaser trailer for the Michael Bay produced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has arrived. We see the principle players in this reboot – the Turtles, Megan Fox as April O’Neil and William Fichtner as The Shredder. If you ever wondered what Battle L.A. would look like if Bay … Continue reading
“So many battles waged over the years and yet, none of them like this. Are we destined to destroy each other or can we change who we are and unite? Is the future truly set? Mutants, we now find ourselves on the edge of extinction.” This is the opening line spoken by Patrick Stewart’s old … Continue reading
While we wait for the new X-Men: Days of Future Past trailer to arrive online tomorrow (March 24), director Bryan Singer is already turning his attention to the next X-film. Speaking with Cine Premiere, Singer revealed two characters he would like to see in the next movie. “I’m considering Gambit and potentially a young Nightcrawler … Continue reading
There was really never any doubt that Paul Walker would live on in some fashion in Fast & Furious 7. The only question was how and now we know. Filming on Fast & Furious 7 has resumed and Confidential has learned through a “source close to the production” that four actors with similar body physiques … Continue reading
If you thought Marvel icon Stan Lee was one of the many people raking in huge paychecks with the recent boom of comic book movies, think again. That’s not to say the 92-year-old comic book legend isn’t doing well. In this month’s issue of Playboy magazine, Stan the Man reveals some surprising facts about his … Continue reading
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
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