Monthly Archives: March 2012

Ridley Scott On Shooting “Prometheus” In 3D: “It’s kind of bizarre.”

Posted on March 27, 2012 by jlmicek

The director sits down with TotalFilm to talk about his “Aliens” prequel and the challenges of filming in 3D. Here’s a snippet: “Q: Is it more immersive, giving depth? A: Yes, yes. And you can do that afterwards, by the … Continue reading →

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New Avengers Set Photos Shed Some Light.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a batch of set photos from “The Avengers” that feature director Joss Whedon deep in conference with his superheroic charges. The movie drops May 4. (h/t HeyUGuys)

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Hayley Atwell On a Return for Peggy Carter; Scarlett Johansson in Iron Man 3?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by jlmicek

And here’s some superheroine news to get your Monday morning going. Comely Brit Hayley Atwell, who won fans’ hearts as British agent Peggy Carter in last summer’s “Captain America” has some thoughts on how her character and the still-youthful Steve … Continue reading →

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New “Snow White and the Huntsman” TV Spot Debuts.

Posted on March 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Where Tarsem Singh’s “Mirror, Mirror,” plays the enduring fairy tale for laughs. there’s nothing remotely funny, it seems, about the swords-and-sorcery reimagining from director Rupert Sanders. Like the “Dark Shadows” trailer, the trailer for the new Kristen Stewart vehicle made … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office: “Hunger Games” Scarfs Up $155 Million On Opening.

Posted on March 26, 2012 by jlmicek

OK. So this one shouldn’t be too much of a surprise. “The Hunger Games” ruled the box office roost this weekend, taking in a truly insane $155 million, propelling a 111 percent increase in ticket sales over the weekend before. … Continue reading →

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New “Dark Shadows” Trailer Is A Hoot.

Posted on March 26, 2012 by jlmicek

OK: I’ll give it a chance. I saw the new “Dark Shadows” trailer during the season premiere of “Mad Men” last night. It looks like a fun little romp: What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments. The … Continue reading →

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New “Cosmopolis” Trailer Is All Kinds Of Deep.

Posted on March 25, 2012 by jlmicek

After all, how often do you have a trailer where the protagonist begs his lover to shoot him through the heart? Directed by David Cronenberg, The Guardian reports that the film is: “Cronenberg’s adaptation of the Don DeLillo novel about … Continue reading →

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Simon Pegg Plays It Cryptic On “Star Trek” Sequel.

Posted on March 25, 2012 by jlmicek

The star, who plays Mr. Scott in J.J. Abrams’ latest installment of the venerable sci-fi franchise isn’t saying much about to TotalFilm about the second movie, which is filming now: “Naturally, Pegg played it cryptic when we mined him for … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Lawrence In “The House at the End of the Street.”

Posted on March 25, 2012 by jlmicek

She might be Katniss Everdeen, the ferocious heroine of “The Hunger Games” to most filmgoers this weekend, but actress Jennifer Lawrence has another project coming out soon: “The House at the End of the Street,” directed by Mark Tonderai. From … Continue reading →

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Go Behind The Scenes In New “American Reunion” Feaurette.

Posted on March 25, 2012 by jlmicek

What is presumably the final installment of the long-running “American Pie” franchise opens April 6, reuniting most of the original cast. Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan, Tara Reid and Eugene Levy star.

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