Monthly Archives: December 2011

New “Underworld: Awakening” Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jlmicek

The day after we got a look at some new promo shots of “Underworld: Awakening,” here’s a new trailer for the Kate Beckinsale-starring film. New “Underworld Trailer” , posted with vodpod “Underworld: Awakening” opens Jan. 20.

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Woody Allen’s First “Midnight in Paris” Was A 1971 Short Story.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s a fascinating piece by Steve Pond over at The Wrap, who notes that Woody Allen took a fantasy trip to the Lost Generation’s City of Light years before last summer’s sleeper hit Midnight in Paris. As he got ready … Continue reading →

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Cheeta The Chimp, RIP.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Addenda: There’s now some debate over whether the chimp who expired over the Christmas holiday was the real Cheeta or even ever got near a Hollywood soundstage. The Miami New Times reports: <​To hear the story repeated from fine bastions … Continue reading →

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New “Wrath of the Titans” Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Bet You Didn’t Know … … that you wanted a sequel to 2010’s plodding reboot of the 1981 Desmond Davis-directed sword-and-sandals epic. Well you’re getting one whether you want it or not. As proof, here’s the trailer: Wrath of the … Continue reading →

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You Like Them. You Really Like (To Steal Them).

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

By Odin’s Hammer! Kenneth Branagh’s “Thor” was the third most pirated flick of 2011, according to a list compiled by Movifone.com. The Marvel superhero flick, which grossed $450 million worldwide, was illegally downloaded 8.3 million times, according to ComicBookMovie. And … Continue reading →

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New “Underworld: Awakening” Images Hit The Web.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

This one’s for the Kate Beckinsale fans among you. Courtesy of TotalFilm, here’s some new images of the English actress, who’s appearing in the latest installment of the long-running Vampires vs. Werewolves franchise. The movie hits theaters on Jan. 20.

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Report: Silence of the Lambs, Forrest Gump Added To National Film Registry.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Helllooo … Clarice …. Anthony Hopkins’ Hannibal Lecter steps a little further into film history today as director Jonathan Demme’s 1991 tale of the erudite serial killer with a taste for human flesh officially becomes part of the National Film … Continue reading →

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Christina Hendricks In Talks To Star In Sally Potter’s “Bomb.”

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

The “Mad Men”star is in talks to star opposite Elle Fanning in this tale of Cold War-era London. /Film has the story: “The Daily Mail broke the news of Hendricks’ casting earlier this week. Potter’s film centers around two teenage … Continue reading →

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New Images Of Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield In “Spiderman.”

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

These come courtesy of Brit film site HeyUGuys. They report: “Webb is taking the films back to the beginning, withGarfielddonning the Spidey suit once worn by Tobey Maguire, and Stone playing Gwen Stacy this time around, rather than Kirsten Dunst’s … Continue reading →

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Daniel Craig: “I Love Playing Bond. It’s Fantastic.”

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

With news that his bosses want at MGM him for five more “James Bond” films, Brit actor Daniel Craig is sending out some encouraging signs about playing the immortal secret agent as production gears up for “Skyfall,” the Sam Mendes-directed … Continue reading →

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