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'Pacific Rim' Trailer: When Man and Machine Become One

Nick Romano — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:16:51 +0000

When giant monsters rise up from the sea and attack civilization, humanity responds with an army of giant robots.

'Friday Night Lights' Movie Kickstarter in the Works?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:51 +0000

Though no Hollywood Kickstarter effort has been all that well-received since 'Veronica Mars' controversially utilized the service to launch its long-awaited film, it seems the 'Friday Night Lights' movie may finally happen thanks to the crowd-sourcing website. Producer Brian Grazer insists the movie adaptation of Peter Berg's NBC/DirecTV series -- itself adapted from the original movie adaptation of the same name -- remains in development, with crowd-sourcing as its likely next step.

'The Hangover Part 3′ Featurette: This Is the End

Britt Hayes — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:30:03 +0000

The Wolfpack gang take a long, hard look at themselves and where their journey has taken them in this featurette for ‘The Hangover Part 3.’ Whether you’re sad or happy or couldn’t care less that ‘The Hangover’ trilogy is coming to an end, it doesn’t matter — it’s ending with ‘The Hangover Part 3.’ In [...]

'X-Men: Days of Future Past': Wolverine and Beast Go Back to the '70s in New Set Photo

Britt Hayes — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:04 +0000

Bryan Singer is still at it over on Twitter, where he posted a brand new photo from the set of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past,' featuring a very '70s Wolverine and Beast.

'Medieval Times' Restaurant to Become Movie Because Hollywood Has Stopped Trying

Britt Hayes — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:10:17 +0000

There’s just something off about movie news today, as highlighted by this little morsel: Medieval Times — as in the restaurant, not the time period — is being developed into a movie. We are turning restaurant concepts into movies now. Can ‘Olive Garden: The Movie’ be far behind? It’s bad enough that Hollywood is turning [...]

'Star Wars' vs. 'Star Trek': Which Is Better?

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:39 +0000

It’s a battle of the two most revered sci-fi universes. ’Star Wars‘ vs. ‘Star Trek.’ Come on, fanboys, you know you have an opinion on this one! It’s one of the most hotly debated questions in geek history, and both have multi-layered worlds that span almost every conceivable medium: films, TV series, books, video games, toys, etc. Both [...]

Disney Can Turn You Into A Stormtrooper Figurine This Spring

Joe Student — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:56:04 +0000

Did you forget to purchase something 'Star Wars' themed for yourself on May the 4th? Worry, you should not; just snag a plane ticket to Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida for one of their 'Star Wars Weekends' this spr

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Iron Man 3′ and 'The Greaty Gatsby' Divide and Conquer

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:33:58 +0000

No one expected 'The Great Gatsby' to take number one at the box office over 'Iron Man 3' this weekend, but it did the next best thing: it opened huge at number two. There is no shame in this silver medal.

New 'Man of Steel' TV Spot: Superman Must Make a Choice

Jacob Hall — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:35:24 +0000

Although the recent glut of posters for 'Man of Steel' have been less than satisfying, the same can't be said for each and every trailer and TV spot, which make the new Superman movie look like the blockbuster to beat this summer. The newest spot doesn't change the pattern -- this movie looks fantastic.

Vince Vaughn Reunites with Will Ferrell for 'Daddy's Home'

Damon Houx — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:45:44 +0000

Though Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn will appear together in 'Anchorman 2,' and Ferrell has cameo'd in a number of Vince Vaughn's films (including possibly 'The Internship'), it's been a decade since the two co-starred in 2003's 'Old School.' But now they will get some face time together as both have agreed to star in the film 'Daddy's Home.'

New Movies: 'The Great Gatsby,' 'Peeples'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:36:05 +0000

Two new films will try to steal audience away from the ‘Iron Man 3′ juggernaut that just got the summer-movie season off to an explosive start. The first is an adaptation of one of the most popular novels of all time; the second is the latest Tyler Perry-produced comedy. ‘The Great Gatsby’ Director Baz (‘Moulin [...]

NBC Cancels 'Up All Night' and 'Guys With Kids' Too

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:15:21 +0000

Well, no major surprise here either. Just hours after NBC picked up a number of series and officially discarded both '1600 Penn' and 'Whitney,' the peacock has added to the cancellations 'Up All Night' and 'Guys With Kids.' 'Up All Night' especially had been through a heap of trouble with showrunner changes, revamps and Christina Applegate's departure, but will that be all of NBC's major shakeups today?

'Gravity' Trailer: George Clooney and Sandra Bullock are Lost in Space

Damon Houx — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:45:22 +0000

On a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving two astronauts completely alone–tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness.

'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Photo: James McAvoy's Professor X is Swinging Through the '60s

Damon Houx — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:45:24 +0000

Bryan Singer has tweeted a new photo from the set of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' and it looks like James McAvoy's character has given over to a new power: Flower power.

'Pirates of the Caribbean 5′ Director: Who's in the Running for the Job?

Jacob Hall — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:33:17 +0000

'Pirates of the Caribbean 5' is going to happen whether we like it or not. Sure, 2011's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' might have been a heaping pile of junk, but it was a heaping pile of junk that made over $1 billion worldwide. What can we say? People just love Johnny Depp. But with director Rob Marshall not returning and original franchise helmsman Gore Verbinski long gone, who will step behind the camera? A few potential names have emerged.

Will 'Avengers 2′ and 'Iron Man 4′ Lose Robert Downey, Jr. Because of Money?

Damon Houx — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:47:08 +0000

In one of the most public contract negotiations of the modern era, Robert Downey Jr. has let it be known that he finished his contractual obligations to Marvel and to playing Tony Stark and Iron Man. Which means his future involvement with both 'The Avengers' and 'Iron Man' will depend on how much Marvel is willing to pony up.

John Travolta Cast as 'The Forger'

Britt Hayes — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:30:10 +0000

If you were wondering when we’d get to see John Travolta on the big screen again, wonder no longer — the actor has just joined the heist thriller ‘The Forger.’ According to The Wrap, John Travolta has been cast in the heist movie ‘The Forger’ from director Philip Martin. Based on a script by Richard D’Ovidio, [...]

Adam Scott Takes the Plunge for 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2′

Britt Hayes — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:01 +0000

Looks like John Cusack is out and 'Parks and Recreation' star Adam Scott is in for 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2.'

'Mission: Impossible 5′ Will Move Forward Starring Tom Cruise

Damon Houx — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:14:16 +0000

Though Tom Cruise may have gone through a rough patch in his career, that's now completely over as he's being brought back to star in 'Mission: Impossible 5' for Paramount. This has been rumored for a while, but it was confirmed today.

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Iron Man 3′ Makes All of the Money

Jacob Hall — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:34:41 +0000

Look, we all knew that 'Iron Man 3' was going to make a whole bunch of money and open at number one at the box office and kick the summer movie season off in style. The question was never "Is 'Iron Man 3' going to make any money?", the question was always "What absolutely absurd amount is 'Iron Man 3' going to make in its opening weekend?"