Category Archives: Film News

Jason Statham Just Does What He Does.

Posted on September 16, 2011 by jlmicek

And, really, how do you fault him for it? A couple of days after ringing in his 44th birthday, the English action star chats with The Guardian’s Catherine Shoard to do a bit of promotion on his new film “Killer … Continue reading →

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Man of Steel Set Video, Chicago

Posted on September 16, 2011 by jlmicek

If you squint, you can just about see actor Henry Cavil in the background of this scene. He’s the dude on the bike. Credit to Tsartz. And, the obligatory shot of the Metopolis Police cruiser: Credit to @mmanzoor.

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Fabulous “Dark Knight Rises” Set Video.

Posted on September 16, 2011 by jlmicek

Now here’s someone who’s put some effort into it. Bravo to SadPuppyProductions. From the set in Los Angeles: And one more for good measure: And this one’s a few days old, but here’s a decent shot of actress Anne Hathaway, … Continue reading →

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Still More Superman Photos From Chicago.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by jlmicek

These come via Gigwise and were shot by WENN/SplashNews. There’s a bunch of exterior shots and some of actor Michael Shannon, who’s playing the villainous General Zod in the Zack Snyder-helmed film.

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Slate Pronounces Last Rites For 3-D Cinema.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Writing in the pages of Slate this morning, Daniel Engber offers four theories for why things went pear-shaped for the 3D revival so quickly. The piece is yet another warning on the malaise afflicting Hollywood as the nation struggles to throw … Continue reading →

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Scarlett Johansson Contacts FBI on Cell Phone Hacking.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Avengers star Scarlett Johansson has contacted the FBI about the alleged hacking of her cell phone that apparently led to nude photographs of the actress being posted on the Web yesterday. The L.A. Times reports: “FBI officials Wednesday confirmed a … Continue reading →

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Still More “Superman” Filming In Chicago.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Just A Few More Shots … … from Twitter of “Man of Steel” filming in Chicago this week.

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“Dark Knight Rises” Filming In Los Angeles — Set Videos.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Hey Everyone. Live from the YouTubes, here’s a bunch of set videos from recent Los Angeles filming for “The Dark Knight Rises.” There’s a little something for everyone here. First up, it’s Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway under a bridge: … Continue reading →

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Superman Filming Locations in Chicago.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jlmicek

Via CosmicBook News, here’s a pretty comprehensive list of where “Man of Steel” will be filming in Chicago for the balance of the week: Third Act Pictures is preparing the area for some upcoming filming with the full cooperation of … Continue reading →

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Film Bits: Movie Writing From Around The Web.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jlmicek

If it’s Wednesday, it’s time for Film Bits. Here’s a quick look at what other film blogs around WordPress are talking about this week. Completely Overrated reviews “Our Idiot Brother” and finds it a “warm-hearted dramedy.” Cameron Rice is the … Continue reading →

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