Category Archives: Film News

Avengers, Assemble!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the first (semi)full cast photo (sans costumes) of next year’s Avengers’ flick. It was taken backstage at yesterday’s D23 Expo in California (via The Reel Bits). The actors were joined, natch, by a few Disney and Marvel suits as … Continue reading →

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“Avengers” Set Video Posted — Captain America Thrown Out A Window.

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jlmicek

The good folks at ComicBookMovie have all your Avengers needs covered. Here’s some set video from current filming in Cleveland. It happens kind of fast, but there’s a good shot here of Chris Evans’ (Captain America) stunt double being tossed … Continue reading →

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“Man of Steel” Plot Emerges?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by jlmicek

Digital Spy UK has what it says is a synopsis for the upcoming “Man of Steel” movie with Henry Cavil as Supes and Laurence Fishburne as Perry White. The movie’s take on the origin supposedly explores the split between Clark … Continue reading →

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A Look Back At “Quadrophenia.” And whatever happened to looking ahead?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by jlmicek

Two weeks after Britain erupted into the worst riots in a generation, The Guardian takes a look back at the 1979 filmed version of The Who’s “Quadrophenia” and finds it eerily prescient. Here’s the takeaway: “Back in 1972, Stanley Cohen … Continue reading →

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“Man of Steel” To Have A “Superboy?”

Posted on August 17, 2011 by jlmicek

IO9 dangles this tantalizing possibility: “We received this tip from someone claiming to have been around for the August 15 filming at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, Illinois. Here’s a description of what was filmed: They were filming a … Continue reading →

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Anne Hathaway Raps On Conan.

Posted on August 17, 2011 by jlmicek

Why? Because you can never have too much Anne Hathaway, that’s why. (Via Vulture) She also spends some time talking about her role as Catwoman in “The Dark Knight Rises.” But seeing her rap (quite convincingly) is worth the price … Continue reading →

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New Dark Knight Set Photos.

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jlmicek

The Sci-Fi Site IO9 is just chock-a-block with new set photos from ‘The Dark Knight Rises.” Seeing this so totally makes me wish I lived in Pittsburgh right now. Might have to arrange a site visit when I’m on vacation. … Continue reading →

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An Oscar For Rachel Wiesz? Hollywood’s Best Idea Today.

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jlmicek

Movieline reports this morning that “the Oscar bandwagon for Rachel Weisz leaves now.” And if that’s the case, not only will I pony up for gas and snacks, I’ll also drive the first leg. I’ve been a fan of the … Continue reading →

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Is A Batman/Superman Movie In The Works?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the most intriguing movie rumor we’ve heard all day (via Think McFly Think): “Sources tell TMT WB is keen on getting a Justice League movie going and still high on The Flash despite Green Lantern being neither the critical … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jlmicek

A parable about the dangers of genetic engineering and a film that’s getting derided for its historical inaccuracies ruled the box office this weekend. “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” stayed atop the box office heap for the second … Continue reading →

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