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“Spiderman” Director Marc Webb On Reboot: “[It’s] been really fun.”

From ComicBookMovie, via Popcorn Biz, the “Amazing Spiderman” director talks about rebooting the film franchise with new actors and retelling the origin story of Peter Parker, the original angsty teen: “Well, we’re telling the story in a different way and … Continue reading

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New Trailer For “The Dicatator” Debuts.

Sacha Baron Cohen returns in the comedy about a fictional, well, dictator. Here’s the new trailer. Judge for yourself. The movie opens May 11. Megan Fox, Anna Faris and Ben Kingsley also star.

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New “Wrath of the Titans” Featurette Brings The Minotaur To Life.

The tale of Theseus and the Minotaur was always one of my favorites. Here’s a look from the new movie. Sam Worthington, Rosamund Pike, Liam Neeson, Bill Nighy and Ralph Fiennes star. “Wrath of the Titans” opens this weekend.

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First Look: Colin Farrell In “Total Recall” Reboot.

If you’re like me and you’re wondering why they’re remaking a fair-to-middling Arnold Schwarzenegger movie from the 1990s, this new teaser image may do little to answer your questions. On the other hand, it’s kind of a cool-looking poster. Life, … Continue reading

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New “Black Widow” Images and International “Avengers” Poster Debut.

Another day, another round of “Avengers” stuff. But how can you complain when it’s two images of Scarlett Johansson as the deadly “Black Widow?” Didn’t think so. And here’s a new poster for director Joss Whedon’s superteam flick. It opens … Continue reading

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New “Avengers” Featurette Goes Behind The Scenes.

Here’s a new “Avengers” featurette brought to you, of all things, by Norton Anti-Virus. Go figure.

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Pitbull Provides Theme Song to MiB3.

The rapper provides the theme to the threequel starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. The track is called “Back in Time.” (h/t ComicBookMovie)

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“Titanic” Cast On Why The Story Endures.

On the occasion of the 3D cash-in re-release of James Cameron’s 1997 ship opera, the cast talks about why the real tragedy of the Titanic remains such a compelling subject for filmmakers and artists. “Titanic” Cast On Why The Story … Continue reading

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New Poster For “The Monk” Starring Vincent Cassel Debuts.

In case you didn’t get it from the poster, the film is going to be seriously noir. (h/t TotalFilm)

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

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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