Category Archives: Film News

Report: Gary Ross Bows Out Of Hunger Games Sequel.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jlmicek

“Hunger Games” director Gary Ross won’t be back for “Catching Fire,” the second installment in the sci-fi action series, TheWrap reports. He cited scheduling constraints: “As a writer and a director, I simply don’t have the time I need to … Continue reading →

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Judi Dench’s Last Turn as “M” In Skyfall?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jlmicek

The Guardian reports: “The latest rumour to hit the tabloid carousel originates from the previously little-known Brit website Best For Film, and has been swiftly picked up by gossip-hungry red-tops. It suggests that Judi Dench’s M, head of MI6, and … Continue reading →

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The Five Funniest Movies Of All Time?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jlmicek

Empire magazine is looking for your vote. Can you whittle down the list to a top five? Which movies, over and over, just make you crack up? You can click through on the link or leave your own thoughts in … Continue reading →

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New “Avengers” Clip Debuts — The Focus Is On Cobie Smulders.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jlmicek

From star Cobie Smulders’ (S.H.I.E.L.D Agent Maria Hill) appearance on “Late Night with David Letterman.” You can surmise who the spotlight is on in this one. The movie opens May 4.

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New “American Reunion” Featurette With Eugene Levy.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jlmicek

It’s already opened domestically, but here’s a look behind the scenes of the sequel reuniting most of the original cast from the 1999 raunch comedy. The featurette below puts the spotlight on veteran comedian Eugene Levy, who, as you know, … Continue reading →

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Watch The Teaser Trailer For “Looper.”

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jlmicek

The action thriller stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis. Here’s your first look: (h/t TotalFilm)

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Ben Kingsley To Join “Iron Man 3” Cast?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jlmicek

Could be. Citing a report from Variety, Brit film site HeyUGuys writes this morning that the lauded, veteran actor is said to be in final talks to play the villain in Shellhead’s continuing adventures. Here’s the nut graf: “Kingsley’s character … Continue reading →

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New “Total Recall” Image Released.

Posted on April 9, 2012 by jlmicek

Colin Farrell stars in the reboot of the 1990 actioner directed by Paul Verhooven, based on a short-story by Philip K. Dick. Len Wiseman directs the new installment. (h/t ComingSoon)

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Watch Juno Temple In New “Little Birds” Trailer.

Posted on April 9, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s your first look at the trailer for “Little Birds” starring Juno Temple as a smalltown girl on the roam in the big city. (h/t TotalFilm)

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Guy Pearce Gets Interrogated In New “Lockout” Clip.

Posted on April 9, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a fresh look at the sci-fi thriller starring Guy Pearce and Maggie Grace. Pearce plays a former government agent who’s been falsely convicted. His only shot at freedom is a mission to rescue the president’s daughter from an orbiting … Continue reading →

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