Monthly Archives: January 2012

Weirdest Movie Tie-in Ever? The Darth Vader Burger.

Posted on January 5, 2012 by jlmicek

And it’s even wearing black! According to Brit film site HeyUGuys, the fast-food delight dreamed up by French chain Quick is timed to coincide with the 3d rerelease of “Phantom Menace.” “This lovely image promoting the delightful treats tells us … Continue reading →

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“Star Trek” Sequel Gets A New Cast Member.

Posted on January 5, 2012 by jlmicek

The Wrap reports this morning that “War Horse” actor Benedict Cumberbatch has signed on to play a lead role in the continuing voyages of the starship Enterprise: “A spokesperson for Paramount would not confirm which role Cumberbatch will play. In … Continue reading →

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Patricia Arquette Tapped For Jeff Buckley Biopic.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Empire reports that the actress will play Mary Guibert, the mother of the cult folk-pop singer, who died in 1997. Here’s the nut graf; “The film, which according to whatever source you believe is either untitled or called Mystery White … Continue reading →

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Sony Releases New “Amazing Spiderman” Stills.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a little something to keep the fanboys (and girls) going. Sony has released new stills of stars Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) and Emma Stone (Gwen Stacy). Here’s Garfield: And here’s Stone: (h/t ComicBookMovie)

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Amanda Seyfried, Taylor Swift To Join “Les Mis”?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Are you ready for Taylor Swift as Eponine? SlashFilm reports this morning that the country-pop star has been offered the plum role in director Tom Hopper’s bigscreen adaptation of the well-loved Broadway musical. Actress Amanda Seyfried, who’s starring in the … Continue reading →

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New “Avengers” Promo Art Released.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by jlmicek

From IO9, here’s some crazy new promo art from the Joss Whedon-directed superteam flick. It hits theaters in May.

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New “Hunger Games” Promo Stills Released.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Courtesy of IO9, here’s a few more new promo shots from the upcoming “Hunger Games.” Jennifer Lawrence stars.

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A 2012 Prescription For What Ails Hollywood.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Whenever I think about the box office problems that faced Hollywood in 2011, I’m always reminded of the author P.J. O’Rourke. In his 1987 book “Holidays in Hell,” a collection of O’Rourke’s foreign reporting for Rolling Stone and other outlets, … Continue reading →

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Report: Bane’s Voice Improved For “The Dark Knight Rises.”

Posted on January 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Looks like “Dark Knight Rises” director Christopher Nolan is heeding the complaints of theatergoers who said the voice of villain Bane (who wears a full-face mask) was unintelligible during the teaser prologue shown before iMax screenings of the new “Mission … Continue reading →

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“Pirhana 3DD” Won’t Be Released On UK Screens.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Via TotalFilm: “It seems that the film’s UK distributors, Entertainment Films, aren’t convinced by the merits of another 3D phallus popping out at British audiences, and have instead pencilled in a DVD release on 19 March 2012. To our minds, … Continue reading →

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