Monthly Archives: December 2011

Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by jlmicek

A Long-Running Cineaste feature returns after a brief hiatus today. “Twilight” three-peated during a slow weekend at the box office, while The Muppets remain in second place. From BoxOffice Mojo, here’s the weekend by the numbers: TW LW Title (click … Continue reading →

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“Starship Troopers” Reboot In The Works?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by jlmicek

NYMag’s Vulture has the exclusive: “Break out the bug spray! Sony Pictures Über-producer Neal Moritz has decided that the time has come to reboot Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 fascist classic Starship Troopers. He has assigned the script to screenwriters Ashley Edward … Continue reading →

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Neil Gaiman Returns To “Nevewhere.”

Posted on December 2, 2011 by jlmicek

This Makes Me Happy. From Hero Complex: “Neverwhere” aired in 1996 as a six-part, three-hour series on British television and now it’s reaching the U.S. in a new 15th anniversary home video collection. The story hinges on a meeting between … Continue reading →

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Red Band Trailer For “Young Adult” Released.

Posted on December 2, 2011 by jlmicek

Probably best to lock up the kids for this one. If you’re at work, may I suggest earphones? Star Charlize Theron gets a little potty-mouthed. Nuevo spot de ‘Young Adult’ (Elizabeth Reaser), posted with vodpod

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Producer Mike Kaplan’s Collection Of Vintage Movie Posters Goes On Exhibit.

Posted on December 2, 2011 by jlmicek

And there’s some corkers, including this terrific French poster for Audrey Hepburn in “Funny Face.” You can view the full slideshow here.

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Full John Carter Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on December 1, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the full trailer for Disney’s upcoming adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ “Barsoom” stories — “John Carter.” Comic nerds will remember the 1970s Marvel series “John Carter, Warlord of Mars,” which relied on the same source material.

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Another Reason You’ll Miss Daniel Craig As James Bond.

Posted on December 1, 2011 by jlmicek

Thank you, Daniel Craig. The steely eyed actor has branded the Kardashian family “f***king idiots” and has ripped a colorful (if entirely accurate) new one in the reality TV biz. “‘It’s not about being afraid to be public with your … Continue reading →

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Actress Alice Eve Cast In “Star Trek 2.”

Posted on December 1, 2011 by jlmicek

Beam her up.  Alice Eve is headed for the starship Enterprise. The “She’s Out of My League” star has apparently beat out Hayley Atwell (Captain America) for a part in J.J. Abrams’ sequel to the long-running space opera. Airlock Alpha … Continue reading →

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