Monthly Archives: October 2011

“Batwing” Spotted Over Wall Street.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Courtesy of The Sun:

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The Daily Dark Knight: Batman Goes To Jersey.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Filming for the Dark Knight Rises will shift across the Hudson to Newark, N.J. on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4, according to On Location Vacations. Here’s the details: “Today, Newark, NJ distributed a notice about changes in next week’s Newark … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office And One To Read.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jlmicek

OK.  So now we know. When they’re stuck in a gigantic blizzard, moviegoers prefer the adventures of an animated cat to those of a drunken and dissolute writer. The “Shrek” spin-off “Puss in Boots” ruled the box office roost this … Continue reading →

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Nowhere Boy (UK, 2009)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Name: Nowhere Boy Release Date: 2009 Writer: Matt Greenhalgh (screenplay) Director: Sam Taylor-Wood Cast: Aaron Johnson: John Lennon Kristin Scott Thomas: Mimi Smith David Threlfall: George Toogood Smith Josh Bolt: Pete Shotton Ophelia Lovibond: Maria Kennedy James Michael Johnson: Stan … Continue reading →

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Olivia Wilde To Play Lara Croft In “Tomb Raider” Reboot?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s an intriguing piece of news. In an interview with Brazilian site CinePop, American actress Olivia Wilde says she’s playing Lara Croft in a reboot of the “Tomb Raider” franchise. You’ll recall that the role was originated by Angelina Jolie, … Continue reading →

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Still More Videos From “The Dark Knight’s” NYC Set.

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Undeterred by the weather, filming continued in Manhattan this weekend. Here’s a ton of set videos. (Credit to  Raganork 8) (credit to Adriano Ercolani And here’s some set photos:

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Spoilers: Footage of Joseph Gordon Levitt in NYC “Dark Knight” Filming.

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Warning: Some serious spoilers ahead here of “Dark Knight” actor Joseph Gordon Levitt on the NYC set of “The Dark Knight Rises.” You’ve been warned.

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Henry Cavil Talks “Man of Steel.”

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s video of a Splash News interview with “Man of Steel” actor Henry Cavil on the movie’s Vancouver set. Splash News Interview with Henry Cavil, posted with vodpod

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Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon Levitt “Dark Knight” Set Photos.

Posted on October 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Via ComicBookMovie, here’s a few photos of Christian Bale and Joseph Gordon Levitt on the NYC set of “The Dark Knight Rises.” Read more here.

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Charles Napier, RIP

Posted on October 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Charles Napier, a veteran tough guy actor who brought his swagger to such films as “Rambo: First Blood,” and such vintage TV series as “Star Trek,” and “Hogan’s Heroes,” has died. He was 75. “Wherever I go, people will look … Continue reading →

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