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Report: Samuel L. Jackson joins “Robocop” remake.

The “Avengers” star will play a TV mogul in the remake of the 1987 film directed by Paul Verhooven. TotalFilm reports: “Jackson is set to play a character named Pat Novak, a charismatic TV mogul who carries a lot of … Continue reading

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A Cineaste Guest Post: An Extended Analysis of “The Avengers.”

(Editor’s Note: This guest post comes courtesy of my longtime pal, work colleague and occasional editor Michael Duck. He runs a great lit mag called Crunchable and has been kind enough, over the years, to publish some of my non-fiction … Continue reading

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Avengers Red Carpet Interviews

From TotalFilm, here’s a batch of red carpet interviews from last week’s European premiere of “Avengers: Assemble” as it’s known on their side of the Atlantic. The movie opens domestically on May 4. Avengers Red Carpet Interviews, posted with vodpod

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Here’s The Synopsis For Tarantino’s “Django Unchained.”

Quentin Tarantino sets his sights on the old south with his new movie “Django Unchanined.” The writer/director has enlisted a veritable Who’s Who of Hollywood talent to star. Here’s who’s set to appear: Leonardo DiCaprio, Don Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, … Continue reading

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New Vids, Pix Take You Behind The Scenes of “The Avengers.”

A veritable embarrassment of riches from director Joss Whedon’s superteam flick, which opens on May 4. Happy viewing. And a few new images as well:

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New Avengers “Roll Call” Trailer Debuts

Here’s yet another trailer for the Joss Whedon-directed superteam flick. The closer we get to the May 4 release date, the faster these things seem to spring up. New Avengers “Roll Call” Trailer Debuts, posted with vodpod (h/t ComingSoon)

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Captain America Tells Hulk To Smash In New Avengers TV Spot.

You know you’ve been waiting this one. <p. Via ComingSoon, here’s a new TV spot for the Joss Whedon-directed superteam flick. Pay attention about three-quarters of the way through as Chris Evans (Captain America) issues the famed admonition. Captain America … Continue reading

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New “Avengers” TV Spot Debuts.

Director Joss Whedon’s hugely anticipated superteam flick gets a new TV spot in the run-up to its May 4 release. Because I know you love it, here’s the clip:

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Domestic “Avengers” Trailer Has New Footage.

From the web site Fandango (via ComingSoon), here’s a new domestic Avengers trailer that includes some entirely new footage. Click through on the link below to watch the full trailer http://www.fandango.com/fplayer/player.aspx?mid=30154&mpsguid=2217156036&dm=3&genre=Action/Adventure,&rt=&title=Exclusive:_Marvels_The_Avengers_-_Head_Count_TV_Spot&w=620&h=349&emb=user

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Two More “Avengers” Posters Hit.

Well … that didn’t take long. Here’s two more character posters for Joss Whedon’s super-team movie. (Via ComicBookMovie)

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