Category Archives: action

Report: “Ghost Rider” Creator Loses Legal Fight With Marvel.

Posted on December 30, 2011 by jlmicek

A court fight that had threatened to delay the release of the new “Ghost Rider” sequel has been resolved, The Guardian reports this morning: “Comic book writer Gary Friedrich attempted to sue Marvel, claiming copyright over the character, which he … Continue reading →

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Some “Dark Knight Rises” Tidbits Revealed.

Posted on December 30, 2011 by jlmicek

These come courtesy of an L.A. Times story about Anne Hathaway who plays Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the final installment of director Christopher Nolan’s Bat-Epic: “Gotham City is a war zone. A ruthless madman named Bane has ripped away any sense … Continue reading →

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Anne Hathaway Looked To Hedy Lamarr For Catwoman Role

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jlmicek

When it comes to preparing for a role, Anne Hathaway takes her cues from some unusual places. As she prepped for her turn as Catwoman in next year’s The Dark Knight Rises, the actress turned to screen legend Hedy Lamarr … Continue reading →

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New “Avengers” Russian Trailer Adds New Footage

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Providing ample proof that “Nerd” is, indeed, an international language, here’s the new Russian-language trailer for Joss Whedon’s superteam flick. It hits theaters next spring. New “Avengers” Russian Trailer Adds New Footage, posted with vodpod (h/t HeyUGuys.co.uk)

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New “Underworld: Awakening” Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jlmicek

The day after we got a look at some new promo shots of “Underworld: Awakening,” here’s a new trailer for the Kate Beckinsale-starring film. New “Underworld Trailer” , posted with vodpod “Underworld: Awakening” opens Jan. 20.

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Cheeta The Chimp, RIP.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Addenda: There’s now some debate over whether the chimp who expired over the Christmas holiday was the real Cheeta or even ever got near a Hollywood soundstage. The Miami New Times reports: <​To hear the story repeated from fine bastions … Continue reading →

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New “Wrath of the Titans” Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Bet You Didn’t Know … … that you wanted a sequel to 2010’s plodding reboot of the 1981 Desmond Davis-directed sword-and-sandals epic. Well you’re getting one whether you want it or not. As proof, here’s the trailer: Wrath of the … Continue reading →

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New “Underworld: Awakening” Images Hit The Web.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

This one’s for the Kate Beckinsale fans among you. Courtesy of TotalFilm, here’s some new images of the English actress, who’s appearing in the latest installment of the long-running Vampires vs. Werewolves franchise. The movie hits theaters on Jan. 20.

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New Images Of Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield In “Spiderman.”

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

These come courtesy of Brit film site HeyUGuys. They report: “Webb is taking the films back to the beginning, withGarfielddonning the Spidey suit once worn by Tobey Maguire, and Stone playing Gwen Stacy this time around, rather than Kirsten Dunst’s … Continue reading →

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Daniel Craig: “I Love Playing Bond. It’s Fantastic.”

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

With news that his bosses want at MGM him for five more “James Bond” films, Brit actor Daniel Craig is sending out some encouraging signs about playing the immortal secret agent as production gears up for “Skyfall,” the Sam Mendes-directed … Continue reading →

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