Category Archives: action

Hugh Laurie joins “Robocop” as villain.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jlmicek

… in which he plays an irascible physician who … wait … no. ComingSoon reports: “Hugh Laurie (“House M.D.”) is in negotiations to play the villain in MGM and Sony’s RoboCop, reports Heat Vision. Laurie will be joining a cast that includes … Continue reading →

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New “Skyfall” images feature Daniel Craig looking pensive.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a couple of promo shots from the 23rd installment of the long-running spy franchise. As if you didn’t know, Daniel Craig returns as 007. “American Beauty” director Sam Mendes is at the helm. (h/t HeyUGuys)

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New “Total Recall” posters go viral.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a look at two of the new posters for the “Total Recall” remake starring Colin Farrell. I’m still not convinced the world needs a reboot of the Philip K. Dick short story that got turned into a noisy explosive … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Box Office And The 1,000th Post.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Monday Morning, Everyone. The third installment of the “Madagascar” franchise stampeded to the top of the box office heap over the weekend, taking in $60.3 million, making it a more compelling moviegoing option than Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus,” which finished … Continue reading →

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Universal confirms “Snow White and the Huntsman” sequel.

Posted on June 8, 2012 by jlmicek

Well that didn’t take long. A sequel to the epic re-telling of the classic Grimms’ fairy tale has already been greenlighted just a week after the movie, which stars Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart, opened at the multiplex. Brit filmsite … Continue reading →

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Report: Samuel L. Jackson joins “Robocop” remake.

Posted on June 7, 2012 by jlmicek

The “Avengers” star will play a TV mogul in the remake of the 1987 film directed by Paul Verhooven. TotalFilm reports: “Jackson is set to play a character named Pat Novak, a charismatic TV mogul who carries a lot of … Continue reading →

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Full trailer for Tarantino’s “Django Unchained” released.

Posted on June 7, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s an extended look at the “Pulp Fiction” writer/director’s historical drama. Jamie Foxx and Leonardo DiCaprio star. (h/t HeyUGuys)

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A Truly Insane Amount of “Dark Knight Rises” News.

Posted on June 4, 2012 by jlmicek

OK. Brace yourselves. Here’s the fifth (!!!) TV spot from “The Dark Knight Rises.” Here’s a clip from the MTV Movie Awards last night as well: http://www.springboardplatform.com/mediaplayer/springboard/video/ro012/37/501269/ Courtesy of HeyUGuys.

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Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on June 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Happy Monday, Everyone. “Snow White and the Huntsman” took a big bite out of the weekend’s box office action, opening with a strong $56.2 million, despite a mixed critical reception. “Men in Black 3” finished second with “The Avengers” rounding … Continue reading →

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Second trailer for “Premium Rush” debuts.

Posted on June 1, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s another look at the sci-fi thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. It opens Aug. 24. (via ComingSoon)

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