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I'm an award-winning journalist in Harrisburg, Pa. I also run and cook all the things.

Henry Cavil: Putting On Supes Suit Was “One of the Best Moments of My Life.”

Posted on November 1, 2011 by jlmicek

While Doing Press … … for his upcoming Greek mythology flick “Immortals” (due 11 November), “Man of Steel” actor Henry Cavil talks about what it was like putting on the iconic red-and-blue union suit. Not surprisingly, he called it “one … Continue reading →

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Kirsten Dunst In Final R.E.M. Video: “We All Go Back to Where We Belong.”

Posted on November 1, 2011 by jlmicek

“Melancholia” actress Kirsten Dunst is the star of R.E.M’s final video. It’s from the Athens, Ga.-based band’s upcoming greatest hits collection (and swan song) “Part Lies. Part Heart. Part Truth. Part Garbage.” The legendary rock band called it a career in … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: New Joseph Gordon Levitt Video.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by jlmicek

Splash Newshas put together a new video of “Dark Knight Rises” actor Joseph Gordon Levitt caught on the film’s NYC set. The former “Third Rock from the Sun” star plays Gotham cop John Blake in the third and final installment … Continue reading →

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“Batwing” Spotted Over Wall Street.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Courtesy of The Sun:

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The Daily Dark Knight: Batman Goes To Jersey.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Filming for the Dark Knight Rises will shift across the Hudson to Newark, N.J. on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4, according to On Location Vacations. Here’s the details: “Today, Newark, NJ distributed a notice about changes in next week’s Newark … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office And One To Read.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jlmicek

OK.  So now we know. When they’re stuck in a gigantic blizzard, moviegoers prefer the adventures of an animated cat to those of a drunken and dissolute writer. The “Shrek” spin-off “Puss in Boots” ruled the box office roost this … Continue reading →

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Nowhere Boy (UK, 2009)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Name: Nowhere Boy Release Date: 2009 Writer: Matt Greenhalgh (screenplay) Director: Sam Taylor-Wood Cast: Aaron Johnson: John Lennon Kristin Scott Thomas: Mimi Smith David Threlfall: George Toogood Smith Josh Bolt: Pete Shotton Ophelia Lovibond: Maria Kennedy James Michael Johnson: Stan … Continue reading →

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Olivia Wilde To Play Lara Croft In “Tomb Raider” Reboot?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s an intriguing piece of news. In an interview with Brazilian site CinePop, American actress Olivia Wilde says she’s playing Lara Croft in a reboot of the “Tomb Raider” franchise. You’ll recall that the role was originated by Angelina Jolie, … Continue reading →

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Still More Videos From “The Dark Knight’s” NYC Set.

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Undeterred by the weather, filming continued in Manhattan this weekend. Here’s a ton of set videos. (Credit to  Raganork 8) (credit to Adriano Ercolani And here’s some set photos:

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Spoilers: Footage of Joseph Gordon Levitt in NYC “Dark Knight” Filming.

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Warning: Some serious spoilers ahead here of “Dark Knight” actor Joseph Gordon Levitt on the NYC set of “The Dark Knight Rises.” You’ve been warned.

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