Tag Archives: Olivia Wilde

Tron: Legacy (USA, 2010)

Posted on November 5, 2011 by jlmicek

Name: Tron: Legacy Writers: Edward Kitsis (screenplay) and Adam Horowitz (screenplay); Edward Kitsis (story) Adam Horowitz (story) and Brian Klugman (story) and Lee Sternthal (story); Steven Lisberger (characters) and Bonnie MacBird (characters). Director: Joseph Kosinski Cast: Jeff Bridges: Kevin Flynn/Clu … Continue reading →

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Amanda Seyfried Cast In “Lovelace” Biopic.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by jlmicek

Actress Amanda Seyfried … … currently appearing in the dystopic sci-fi flick “In Time” has been cast in the title role of the upcoming biopic of porn star Linda Lovelace, IGN reports: “The Red Riding Hood and In Time actress … Continue reading →

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Olivia Wilde To Play Lara Croft In “Tomb Raider” Reboot?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s an intriguing piece of news. In an interview with Brazilian site CinePop, American actress Olivia Wilde says she’s playing Lara Croft in a reboot of the “Tomb Raider” franchise. You’ll recall that the role was originated by Angelina Jolie, … Continue reading →

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The Actor As Meteor: The Accelerated Career Path Of Today’s Stars.

Posted on October 26, 2011 by jlmicek

A Fascinating Read From Slate … … about the accelerated career paths of Young Hollywood and why the term “child star” may now be a misnomer. “It used to be the case—until the mid-’90s at least—that your average star broke … 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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Review: “Cowboys & Aliens” Is The Chicken Caesar Salad of Filmmaking.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Salon’s Andrew O’Hehir tees up and takes a big, fat swing at “Cowboys & Aliens,” which is so implausibly named that it ought to work. But it does not. And in a review so funny that it actually made me … Continue reading →

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Olivia Wilde Wants More Sci-Fi Roles.

Posted on July 26, 2011 by jlmicek

So here’s some good news for the fanboys. “Tron” actress Olivia Wilde tells the Daily Star of the UK that she thinks Hollywood directors need to build more sci-fi franchises around strong, female stars: “I think there are some great … Continue reading →

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